Anime

Netflix Remakes Saint Seiya And So Far, The Fan Reaction Is Not Good

Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac is Netflix’s updated take on the classic anime. Andromeda Shun, originally a male character, has been reworked as a female character. The trailer (below) is racking up dislikes on YouTube. Eugene Son, the remake’s producer, took to Twitter to explain the decision. Via Japanese site Hachima, here are his…

Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Is Coming To Netflix 

Cowboy Bebop is getting a live-action series on Netflix, with the anime’s creator Shinichiro Watanabe consulting. The Cowboy Bebop anime debuted back in 1998 with Watanabe at the helm. The live-action first episode will be written by Christopher Yost, who recently penned Thor: Ragnarok In the late 2000s, Keanu Reeves was attached to a live-action…

First Trailer For Production I.G’s Ultraman Anime

As Kotaku previously reported, Production I.G is making an Ultraman anime. Here is the debut trailer. Last December’s teaser showed the new Ultraman character design. Production I.G is teaming up with Sola Digital Arts for the anime, which will be helmed by Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) and Shinji Aramaki (Appleseed).

Evangelion Isn’t Fun, But It’s Still Worth Watching

Neon Genesis Evangelion is coming to Netflix in the spring of 2019, making it available to watch in America without pirating it or shelling out hundreds of dollars for an out-of-print box set for the first time since its American license ran out in 2011. It’s a show that’s had a huge impact on me,…

Anime Tough Guy Gets A Fitting Ruler. (Yes, Ruler)

In the Baki manga and anime, Yujiro Hanma is the toughest character. He has superhuman strength and now, his own ruler. Via the Baki wiki, here are some examples of just how strong he is: Yujiro was able to defeat the American military forces by himself during the time of the Vietnam War… Some of…

Once again, the Hunter x Hunter manga is going on hiatus. This should be no surprise for fans of the manga, as its creator is notorious for taking breaks. No word as to when serialization will resume. As Kotaku previously reported, creator Yoshihiro Togashi says he wants to finish the manga.

The Value Of Sailor Moon‘s House And Other Anime Dwellings

Many of anime’s most famous characters live in rather expensive Japanese houses.

The Silly Theory About Ash’s Dad In Pokémon 

It’s been called Pokémon’s greatest mystery. Where is Ash’s father? There is one theory that Professor Oak is Ash’s dad. If you think that’s bonkers, then this theory is even more out there. What if Mr. Mime is really Mr. Ketchum? Silly, I know! With Mr. Mime freaking out everyone with its Hollywood movie version,…

Hollywood Is Making An Attack On Titan Movie

The popular manga and anime Attack on Titan was already adapted into terrible Japanese cinema, so now it’s time for Hollywood to have a crack. I guess! According to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety (via io9), Andy Muschietti, who recently directed the It remake, is helming an Attack on Titan movie for Warner Bros. Producers…

Animator Keiichiro Kimura has passed away Kimura worked as a character designer and director on iconic shows like Cyborg 009 and Tiger Mask. He was 80 years old. In 2015, there was a Kickstarter for Go! Samurai, a hand-drawn sketch animation by Kimura. May he rest in peace.