Author: Lourdes Fausto

A Silent Voice was released five years ago, but fans still can’t get enough of its poignant, memorable story. As earlier announced, the award-winning anime drama film is set to return to the big screen to celebrate its fifth anniversary. Screenings of the movie will begin on Oct 12, and fans can secure tickets for the show as early as today. Anime Expo and Eleven Arts have partnered to make the limited screenings possible. A Silent Voice will be available in nearly 300 theatres across North America as part of the latest AX Cinema Nights, an in-person movie event series.…

Studio Ghibli has been dormant for a few years now, but its fans still have plenty to be excited about. This time, the thrill stems from Hayao Miyazaki’s graphic novel, “Shuna’s Journey,” and its expected release in English this November! See the manga cover below: Shuna’s Journey is one of Miyazaki’s earliest manga creations. The literary work was first published in 1983. Its story centers on Prince Shuna, a royal from a small village burdened by famine. Desperate to give his people a better life, he goes on a quest for a golden grain that is believed to have the…

Missing the classic post-apocalyptic sci-fi trope? Fans of Ghost in the Shell and Cowboy Bebop just got something new to look forward to. SYNDUALITY, a new dystopian, futuristic anime is set to conquer the small screen soon. The official Twitter account of SYNDUALITY made the announcement on Twitter with the release of a teaser visual for the anime, coupled with a cast reveal. Aoi Koga (Kaguya Shinomiya in Kaguya-sama: Love Is War) will play the character of Noir. Meanwhile, Nagisa Aoyama (Ren Hazuki in Love Live! Superstar!!) will play Ciel, and M.A.O (Iris in Fire Force) will voice Schnee. SYNDUALITY…

Curious as to how One Piece will look like in one piece? French artist Ilan Manouach has just made the unthinkable by assembling all current One Piece volumes into a single book, and the result is massive! France-based JBE Books revealed the artistic creation through a press release. The book, now billed the largest in the world, consists of 21,540 pages, weighs 17 kilograms, and expands 31.5 inches long. That’s about the length of a standard baseball bat! The book’s spine showcases colored illustrations from the series. Although tempting to inspect, the product is generally described as a “sculptural object” and isn’t…

Upcoming anime Play It Cool, Guys just keeps on giving and giving. Days after a new trailer of the series was released, the official website for the TV anime now introduces a new cast member and unveils the ending theme song artist for the show. Japanese voice actor Makoto Furukawa is set to join the cast as Motoharu Igarashi, a brilliant novelist nearing his 30s. Makoto is the voice behind popular characters Saitama in One Punch Man and Miyuki Shirogane in Kaguya-sama: Love is War. He will be joining other cast members Chiaki Kobayashi (Hayate), Koki Uchiyama (Shun), Yuichiro Umehara…

Fans of hit rom-com anime “My Stepmom’s Daughter Is My Ex” will be meeting more members of the Irido family soon. The anime announced on Twitter that Mizuto’s cousins, Madoka Tanesato and Takema Tanesato, will be making their appearance in this week’s episode to be aired on Wednesday. Japanese voice actress Yōko Hikasa will play the character of Madoka Tanesato, the older cousin. Hikasa is the voice behind the character of Mio Akiyama in K-On! and Kyoko Kirigiri in Danganronpa. Meanwhile, Hinata Satō will play the younger cousin, Chikuma Tanesato. Hinato voices Hoshimi Junna in Revue Starlight and Kazuno Leah…

Call of the Night anime fans just got another reason to get pumped up! The official website of the series just released a new “climax” promotional video in preparation for the anime’s season finale. The trailer provides a recap of what had happened in the series so far and introduces a new character to keep an eye on. Anko Uguisu, a private detective specializing in vampire-related cases, is set to be joining the cast members. Her character will be voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro (Kurapika from Hunter x Hunter). The introduction of Anko at the latter part of the video signals…

Upcoming anime Beast Tamer is set to premiere next month with a bigger cast list than initially announced. The official website of the series revealed two more additions in the TV anime’s roster: Japanese voice actors Marika Kōno and Rie Takahashi. Marika Kōno will be voicing the character of Nina. In the manga, Nina was portrayed to be a child with fox features. She was part of the powerful God Tribe but was later sold into slavery. She was saved by the main lead, Rein, and became part of his party. Meanwhile, Rie Takahashi will play the character of Stella,…

Popular manga series Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is finally set to make its way to the small screen! The long-anticipated revelation surfaced when retailer Animate unveiled the cover of the manga’s ninth volume, announcing the thrilling news of an upcoming anime adaptation. Fans of the popular manga, which has garnered a devoted readership, can now look forward to witnessing the captivating story and characters come to life in animated form. The news of the anime adaptation has sparked anticipation and excitement across the anime community, with many eager to see how the beloved series will be interpreted onscreen. What is…

The much-awaited Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is set to premiere on Netflix next week. To add up to the current hype, an English-dubbed trailer of the anime was released, revealing the voice actors for the upcoming series. The trailer and cast reveal was posted on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ official Twitter account on Tuesday. The English Dub cast for the upcoming series are: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is based on the hit game Cyberpunk 2077 by CD PROJEKT RED. The story is set in a fictional place called Night City, where everything is driven by cybernetics and technology . The main lead is David, a brilliant…

Ready to meet another overpowered MC? Media giant Kodansha revealed that popular manga series “Am I Actually the Strongest?” is getting an anime adaptation and will debut next year. The revelation was made via Kodansha’s official Twitter account. A teaser visual for the anime was also released. First published in 2018, “Am I Actually the Strongest?” is an isekai fantasy series written by Sai Sumimori. It follows the story of a man reborn into another world with immense power within him. Kodansha Comics summarized the story as follows: To be reincarnated into another world with the promise of a “cheat”…

Chapter 1058 of One Piece has just revealed the updated bounties of the Straw Hat pirates post-Wano! Are you ready to know how much the World Government is now willing to pay in exchange for the capture of each crew member? With Luffy now officially recognized as an Emperor, the Straw Hats are now headed towards bigger adventures, with bigger bounties up their heads! Find out the current bounties of each member below. #10: Chopper, the Cotton Candy Lover (Pet) – 1000 Berries Lagging behind the rest of the crew in terms of bounties is the Doctor of the Straw…

Curious as to who is considered the cutest anime character of all time? It seems majority of Japanese fans have reached a unanimous decision. In a poll conducted on the popular Japanese site Ranking.net, tens of thousands of votes were casted to decide on who is the cutest anime character of all time. The survey ended with Rem from Re: Zero scoring the highest. Around 17,000 people joined the poll. Voters picked from four buttons with different point ranges based on how cute they found the character. The first button had 1-40 points, the second 41-60 points, the third 61-80…

Curious about the enigmatic figure known as Blast in One-Punch Man? Here is everything you need to know. The world of One-Punch Man is built on hierarchy. Heroes and monsters are arranged according to their strength and power. The stronger they are, the higher they score in rankings. Consequently, those with the highest levels are treated like celebrities, if not gods. The current top 1 hero, Blast, is the perfect embodiment of this. Everyone is intrigued by him; even enthralled by just the thought of him. If you’re among the curious crowd, here’s everything you need to know about the…

All good things must come to an end — even your favorite light novel series! In a bittersweet announcement for fans of the Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation light novel series, the official website of Kadokawa has confirmed that the beloved isekai series will come to a close with the release of its 26th volume. According to the post, a special book is set to roll out in November 25 to mark the end of the series. The book, titled Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Special Book, shall contain interviews with the author and illustrator of the series, never-before-published stories, and more.…

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey as the much-awaited One Piece Film: Red, the newest animated film in the One Piece franchise, is set to grace US cinemas this October! The announcement was made during the USC Trojans vs Rice Owls’ NCAA football game on Saturday and was accompanied by a video introduction featuring the beloved main hero, Monkey D. Luffy. Adding to the festivities, the “Spirit of Troy” marching band showcased their One Piece fandom by performing popular anime songs, including the iconic “We Are!” and “Over the Top.” They also played the movie’s official theme song,…

Fans of action-adventure TV anime Golden Kamuy now have a definite date to look forward to! A new trailer for the fourth season of the series was released Friday, announcing the anime is set to premiere on October 3. Check out the video here! The opening and ending songs for the series were also announced. Hip-Hop/Funk band ALI will sing the opening, titled “Never Say Goodbye” featuring Mummy-D. Meanwhile, rock band THE SPELLBOUND is set to sing the ending song called “Subete ga Soko ni Arimasu yo ni.” Golden Kamuy is based on a manga of the same name written…

Manga readers have an extra reason to rejoice this September, thanks to Kodansha USA’s exciting digital licensing announcements. The renowned publishing company disclosed on Wednesday its acquisition of the fantasy manga, The God-Tier Guardian and the Love of Six Princesses, and the riveting martial arts battle manga, Gamaran. The God-Tier Guardian and the Love of Six Princesses is scheduled to kick off on Sept. 6, followed by Gamaran on Sept. 20. The new offerings will also be available upon release on different platforms, including Bookwalker, Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play, Nook, Kobo, izneo, MyAnimeList, and more. Read More: Is Hulu…

September has just become more interesting with the revelation of a new addition to the cast of the highly anticipated anime, High Card. Joining the team is Nobunaga Shimazaki, who will play the character of Owen Alldays. Owen is the secretary of Theodore, the boss and CEO of Pinochle. Owen is described as a loyal subordinate and among the very few who is aware of the existence of High Card. High Card is a new poker-themed multimedia project between Kakegurui’s creator, Homura Kawamoto, his brother, Hikaru Muno, and TMS Entertaiment. News about the series first broke out in March this…

Yūgo Kobayashi’s Aoashi manga has reached another significant milestone after hitting over 15 million copies in circulation. The announcement was made by publishing giant Shogakukan on Tuesday, coinciding with the release of the 29th volume of the manga. The number represents an additional 5 million since the debut of Aoashi’s anime adapation earlier this year. Aoashi Story Line Authored and illustrated by Yūgo Kobayashi, Aoashi is a beloved sports manga that first graced the pages of Shogakukan’s Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine in 2015. The brilliant storyline, conceptualized by Naohiko Ueno, revolves around Ashito Aoi, a gifted soccer player and…