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· Daniel Anderson
Anime Expo 2023: Crunchyroll unveils trailers for ‘Solo Leveling’ and more
During the Crunchyroll Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2023 on Monday, anime fans received a first look at a slew of new show trailers and upcoming announcements. New trailers: A-1 Pictures unveiled a trailer for “Solo Leveling” and revealed a winter release. There was also the…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Bastions’: Animated superhero series with music from BTS heads to CrunchyRoll
Anime streamer Crunchyroll has announced the acquisition of the upcoming animated superhero series “Bastions,” featuring new music from BTS. BTS composed the main theme song for the show, which was originally ordered by South Korean network SBS. The full soundtrack features…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners,’ ‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘Spy x Family’ win big at Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2023
Crunchyroll held its seventh annual Anime Awards ceremony in Tokyo on Saturday to honor the Japanese animation industry. The streaming service’s top award, Anime of the Year, went to Netflix’s “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.”
· Daniel Anderson
Witches and wizards abound in Crunchyroll trailer for ‘Mashle: Muscles and Magic’
Crunchyroll has dropped a new trailer for its upcoming fantasy anime, “Mashle: Muscles and Magic.” The series is based on the manga of the same name, which was written and illustrated by Hajime Komoto and serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump.
· Daniel Anderson
Crunchyroll drops ‘Demon Slayer’ spinoff series ‘Junior High and High School!! Kimetsu Academy Story’
Crunchyroll has released a new “Demon Slayer” spinoff series called “Junior High and High School!! Kimetsu Academy Story.” The spinoff is a series of seven light-hearted shorts — each between one and three minutes long — that places the “Demon Slayer” characters in an alternate…
· Editorial Staff
Trademarking ‘Pho’, Boba Controversy, Racist Accusations
Good Morning – October 18, 2024 Your daily update on stories impacting the Asian and Asian American community, along with business, entertainment, and social trends. Top Stories Filipinos Mark Historic Milestone in U.S. History
· Ryan General
Anime sci-fi gem ‘Planetes’ lands on Crunchy Roll
Cult classic sci-fi anime “Planetes” is finally available to stream in the U.S. on Crunchyroll. Produced in 2003 by Sunrise and directed by Gorō Taniguchi, “Planetes” tells the story of a crew of space debris collectors in the year 2075. Based on the manga by Makoto Yukimura…
· Bryan Ke
English-dubbed ‘Dragon Ball Daima’ coming to US theaters
An English dubbed version of “Dragon Ball Daima” is set to premiere in U.S. theaters a month after the release of its English subtitled version on streaming platforms. Toei Animation reportedly teamed up with Fathom Events for the premiere, which will run for three days from…
· Ryan General
Sayuri, J-pop singer behind ‘Erased’ and ‘My Hero Academia’ soundtracks, dies at 28
Japanese singer-songwriter Sayuri, known for her work on anime soundtracks like “My Hero Academia” and “Erased,” has died at 28. Her husband, Amaarashi, confirmed her death via a post on X on Sept. 27, stating she died on Sept. 20 after battling an illness. While the specific…
· Bryan Ke
Adult Swim releases trailer for Junji Ito anime ‘Uzumaki’
Adult Swim on Thursday released a trailer for the highly anticipated horror anime adaptation of Junji Ito’s “Uzumaki.” The four-episode series, which was delayed multiple times since the COVID-19 pandemic, will premiere on Adult Swim’s Toonami block on Sept. 28, followed by a…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh will star in Prime Video’s ‘Blade Runner 2099’ sequel series
Award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh has been cast in Amazon’s upcoming series “Blade Runner 2099.” Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Naruto’ studio president: Censorship of anime weakens its global popularity
The president of the anime studio behind “Naruto” and “Bleach” believes that self-censoring anime to appeal to overseas audiences will ultimately hurt its global appeal and make the content “boring.” Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘Look Back,’ coming-of-age drama from ‘Chainsaw Man’ creator, gets trailer
The first full trailer for “Look Back” has been released, offering a teaser into the coming-of-age drama from Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator behind hit manga and anime series “Chainsaw Man.” Key points:
· Ryan General
Survey uncovers surprising details about anime’s rise in American pop culture
A new survey conducted by Polygon has shed light on the rising prominence of anime in American popular culture. Unveiling anime’s reach: The entertainment website surveyed over 4,000 U.S. adults to uncover the growing influence of anime and its presence permeating various facets…
· Ryan General
Hayao Miyazaki ‘worried’ over lack of publicity for his final film ‘How Do You Live?’
“I wonder if it’ll be okay without publicity. I am beginning to worry. I do believe in you, Mr. Suzuki. But I’m concerned… that’s all”
· Isa Peralta
‘Spy x Family Code: White’ film releases first trailer
The first teaser for “Spy x Family’s” first-ever animated film was shared on Sunday. About the teaser: The 33-second clip was shared by Toho Animation on platforms such as YouTube earlier this week. “Spy x Family Code: White” follows the Forgers — Loid, Yor and Anya — as they go…
· Isa Peralta
‘Spy x Family’ film, Season 2 release dates announced
The release dates for “Spy x Family’s” first-ever animated film and the series’ second season have recently been revealed. Season 2 of the hit show, which is an anime adaptation of Tatsuya Endo’s manga of the same name, will start airing in Japan in October, according to the…
· Daniel Anderson
ATARASHII GAKKO! on new single ‘The Edge,’ superpowers and spreading Seishun spirit
Japanese girl group ATARASHII GAKKO! return with “The Edge,” an ebullient, high-octane track that fits perfectly in Crunchyroll’s latest seasonal trailer. Known in Japan as Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders (New School Leaders), the quartet made their Japanese debut in 2017 and took…
· Isa Peralta
‘One Piece’ live-action series to hit Netflix in 2023
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “One Piece” will be available for streaming later this year. On Monday, the streaming giant shared a poster for the upcoming series on social media.
· Chandler Treon
Original ‘Cowboy Bebop’ director expresses disapproval of Netflix adaptation, Hollywood producers
Shinichirō Watanabe, director of the hit 1998 anime “Cowboy Bebop,” lambasted Netflix’s live-action remake — and Hollywood in general — in a new interview. The team behind the original anime reportedly had little involvement in the adaptation, which was canceled after just one…
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