Author: Ashley De Mesa

Howl’s Moving Castle is one of those Studio Ghibli films that have gained wide international recognition. As such, fans still have a lot of questions regarding this film. Most of them involved the ever handsome Howl, and the intriguing protagonist, Sophie Hatter. Many fans wonder if Sophie is a witch all along. She was able to return Howl’s heart and break free from her own curse. Surely a normal person would not have been able to do that. But then again, Sophie’s undeterred determination to save Howl might have been the case. In this article, we will give an answer…

My Hero Academia’s latest Chapter 368 featured a color page illustrated by the manga author, Kohei Horikoshi. He had drawn Toru Hagakure, an invisible female character in the series, naked. Her revealing body parts were censored by the “KEEP OUT” tapes. It is similar to what you would see in a crime investigation scene. This illustration reflects Toku Hagakure’s abilities in My Hero Academia. Quirk is the right term for it. It is the unique supernatural skills a fortunate character may have in the series. Hagakure’s Quirk is she is literally invisible. Only her clothes and the objects she is…

The official Twitter of Bungo Stray Dogs announced that the manga will be on a hiatus. This meant that the manga will not have a new chapter on the upcoming issue of Kadokawa’s Young Ace Comics. This latest November issue is set to be published on October 4, 2022. The reasons for the hiatus were not disclosed, stating it as “unforeseen circumstances”. It was also not specified how long the hiatus will be. Well, Bungo Stray Dogs fans will have to wait. This was not the first time the Bungo Stray Dogs manga ever went on hiatus. The first one…

Chikae Ide, a manga artist, shared an experience that had inspired her latest work, Poison Love. It was actually quite a story, and a cautionary tale to anyone looking for online love. According to the report by Asahi Shimbum, Ide spent 75 million yen ($523,200) on a scammer posing as Mark Ruffalo. They first started talking on Facebook in February 2018. Ide at first could not believe that a Hollywood celebrity was messaging her. The poser started flirting with Ide by admiring her work, and claiming that he was divorcing his wife at that time. He also sympathized with Ide’s…

The Hashiras in Demon Slayer have shown themselves to be very strong and determined to protect humans. After all, being a Hashira means that they have proven their strength and capabilities. It is the equivalent of Muzan’s Twelve Kizuki – they are an elite group. They can handle fighting against the Twelve Kizuki, while normal demons are just a walk in the park for them. As such, many fans are curious about who the Hashiras are. They were first seen when they were discussing Tanjiro’s unusual case of bringing a demon along. Some of them have more screen time than…

An original anime, Giant Beasts of Ars, is set to release in January 2023. The anime also shared the key visual, teaser video, and character visuals. The staff and cast was also revealed. ASAHI Production will serve as its animation producer. There have been no announcements yet on which Japanese broadcast channel it is going to air. The official Twitter and website will be sharing the updates for this. Giant Beasts of Ars is centered around a world in the age of heroes and mythology. A great beast created the Earth, but humans stole it. Angered, the giant beast ate…

The trailer for Season 3 of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun is revealed! It is slated to premiere on October 8, 2022 on NHK TV on 6:25 PM. It also featured the opening theme song, “Giri Giri Ride It Out” by a J-pop boy group, FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE. Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun follows the journey of a human boy named Iruma Suzuki in the demon world. He got sold off to the high ranking demon, Sullivan, because of his neglectful and greedy parents. Terrified, Iruma did not know what to do. However, Sullivan wanted to adopt him as…

Looks like the long wait for Jujutsu Kaisen fans will definitely pay off! It was announced that Season 2 will run for two consecutive cours in 2023! They also released a new teaser visual. Cours determine the length and number of episodes in a season. One cour generally has 10-13 episodes to premiere for 3 months, while two cours have double the number – 23-26 episodes for 6 months. This means that Jujutsu Kaisen will be premiering for half a year straight in 2023. Season 2 will also tackle two crucial story arcs: Gojou’s Past and the Shibuya Incident. Gojou’s…

What caused Levi to let Erwin die and save Armin in Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2? it was inevitable that a major event like this would occur based on the Survey Corps’ plan. Re-claiming Shiganshina District served as the catalyst for Season 4 – with the goal of accessing Eren’s basement. The basement holds the truth beyond the Walls, a secret kept by Grisha Yeager. This is the story of why Levi chooses to save Armin’s life instead of Erwin’s. First, we must understand how Levi perceives both characters. Erwin’s Dream It was in this very basement wherein…

Attack on Titan is one of the most popular anime series in the 2010s. The show first aired in 2013, with its Final Season Part 3 releasing soon in 2023. It will follow Eren’s plan of eliminating the rest of the world aside from his home, Paradis Island, through Rumbling. It brought about a sense of shock among fans. After all, in the earlier seasons, Eren is a ‘hero’ who wanted to protect his friends and comrades. He placed value on human lives – to the point of becoming reckless on many occasions. Jean called him out as a ‘suicidal…

When Marnie Was There is one of Studio Ghibli’s heart-wrenching yet wholesome films. Tears may be streaming down your cheeks by the end of the movie. At the same time, you may be confused about the events that transpired. What exactly is Marnie? Is she a ghost? The circumstances surrounding Marnie’s meetings with Anna seem to suggest she is more than just a ghost. She could perhaps be Anna’s memory. Marnie’s true nature was never confirmed by the director or writer. So it seemed like the audience is free to interpret the events themselves. In this article, we will be…

Spy x Family gets to be on the cover of the upcoming Autumn 2022 issue of Febri Magazine! This is to promote the upcoming Season 2 of the anime, which will premiere on October 1, 2022. The magazine will be release on October 5, 2022 according to Amazon Japan website. It is currently available for pre-order. Anya Forger, the fan favorite character of the anime, is the one featured on the cover. She is the adoptive daughter of spy Loid Forger and assassin Yor Forger. She has telepathic abilities, which makes her an extraordinary kid. She brought humor to the…

The gag manga, Me & Roboco, shared their first visual for their anime adaptation. It will release in the winter of 2023. The anime will premiere on TV Tokyo and its affiliate broadcast channels, according to the Weekly Shounen Jump magazine issue no. 32. It is a rather hilarious visual, as it showcases the knees of the main character, Roboco, in a colorful collage. It was also announced that the key visual for the anime will be revealed by September 26, 2022. That is only a few days from now, so fans cannot wait to see more! Check the Tweet…

American Evangelion fans, you’re going to love this! GKIDS released a trailer for the Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time film and it is coming soon in US Theatres by December 2022! They also shared on Twitter the premiere dates of the film: December 6, 8, and 11, 2022. The tickets will be available by November 2, 2022, which can be accessed on GKIDS’ official Evangelion film website. You can also buy tickets from the participating theater boxes. It only has limited screening, so make sure to grab this chance to finally watch the finale! Watch the Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Trailer…

The first look of The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World anime can be seen in their first teaser and visuals! The staff and cast were also announced in the teaser. Cloud Hearts will be the animation producer, with supervision from Yokohama Animation Lab. It is set to premiere in January 2023, to be aired by Japanese broadcast channels, TBS and BS11. There are no announcements yet about the specific date and time of broadcast. The anime’s official website and Twitter account will be giving the updates. Hoping that it will be available on streaming platforms too! The Iceblade Sorcerer…

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is now out on Crunchyroll, so it calls for another article talking about Jujutsu Kaisen! This time, we will answer one of the most commonly asked questions: Why is Sukuna interested in Megumi? Is he interested in Megumi’s abilities? Sukuna made his interest in Megumi apparent in the anime’s first season. He even seemed impressed by Megumi’s skills, and encourages the latter to not hold back. When he also attacked Mahito, he explicitly stated that he did not care about what happens to others except for Megumi. With this, we’ll be giving you a guide on Megumi’s…

What’s on Netflix reported that big anime titles like Bleach, Death Note, Berserk, and Vampire Knight will be removed from Netflix USA on October 15, 2022. These anime series are said to have shown their removal notices on Netflix. For Death Note and Vampire Knight, it’s their respective first seasons that will be removed. In the case for Bleach and Berserk, it is going to be their films. Check the complete list below: Berserk the Golden Age Arc I: The Egg of the King (2012)Berserk the Golden Age Arc II: The Battle for Doldrey (2012)Berserk the Golden Age Arc III:…

This is not a drill, Chainsaw Man is going to be featured on the November issue of Nikkei Entertainment! The main characters, Power, Aki, and Denji are given the spotlight. They are standing side by side, with Power and Denji seeming awkward. Aki is the only one who is more relaxed, with one hand on his hip. This alone can give us a glimpse of the characters’ personalities. Power and Denji seemed like it was their first time being pictured. Aki, on the other hand, knows what needs to be done and struck a pose. They are also in a…

Levi Ackerman is one of the most popular characters from the Attack on Titan series. He is the handsome squad captain of the Survey Corps. He served as the mentor figure to Eren and his friends. He is an aloof and quite an intimidating character, but has the best interests of humanity at heart. There is one quirk that fans could not seem to get enough of: his obsession with cleaning. Levi is a clean freak. He likes to clean like nobody else. It is quite humorous to imagine Levi, a solider experienced in war who seemed all tough, would…

The second season of BOFURI: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense is rescheduled to January 2023. The reasons for the delay were not disclosed. There are no announcements yet about the specific premiere date and time in January 2023. It was originally slated to arrive in 2022, as announced by the anime’s website last January 2021. To make up for the delay, the 1st trailer for the 2nd season was released. Watch the 1st trailer for 2nd season below: The 1st trailer featured the different guilds in the setting of the anime: New World…