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· Ryan General
Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ live-action series hits No. 1 in 84 countries
“One Piece captures the essence of its beloved source material with a charmingly big-hearted adaptation that should entertain longtime fans as well as patient newcomers,” reads Rotten Tomatoes’ critics’ consensus
· Chandler Treon
‘Cowboy Bebop’ creator, ‘John Wick’ director team up for new anime
“Cowboy Bebop” creator Shinichirō Watanabe and “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski are collaborating on a new anime series for Adult Swim titled “Lazarus.” Announcement: Adult Swim announced on Thursday that Watanabe, whose body of work also includes “Samurai Champloo,” would be…
· Isa Peralta
Video: Hello Kitty covers ‘Sailor Moon’ theme song ‘Moonlight Densetsu’
Hello Kitty recently shared an official cover of the original “Sailor Moon” anime series’ opening theme song, “Moonlight Densetsu.” About the cover: On Friday, Sanrio’s official Hello Kitty Channel posted the adorable video.
· Daniel Anderson
HBO unveils teaser trailer for Park Chan-wook-directed series ‘The Sympathizer’
HBO released the teaser trailer for its upcoming limited series “The Sympathizer,” an adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, on Wednesday. The show is “an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese…
· Isa Peralta
John Cho’s debut novel ‘Troublemaker’ releases in paperback
Actor-turned-author John Cho’s bestselling debut novel “Troublemaker” is now available in paperback. Cho’s middle grade book, which was originally published in hardcover in March 2022, follows the story of Jordan Park, a Korean American boy who struggles to navigate issues at…
· Ryan General
English teacher in Japan highlights school rules that would ‘send Americans into a coma’
An English teacher living in Japan highlighted how Japanese schools have a very different approach to education compared to American high schools. American TikTok creator Hito Bito (@hito.bito) provides a glimpse of the rules that Japanese school kids must follow in a video…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Sailor Moon Cosmos’ trailer teases the Sailor Guardians’ final battle
A trailer for the upcoming film “Sailor Moon Cosmos” – which is being billed as the “final chapter of Sailor Moon” – has recently been released. The trailer, posted to YouTube on Monday, showcases characters such as Sailor Moon’s final antagonist, Sailor Galaxia. The villain…
· 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…
· Chandler Treon
‘Blockbuster’ becomes the fourth Korean American-led series cancelled by Netflix after 1 season
Before you read: From Asian Jim to ‘Blockbuster’ Timmy: Randall Park takes a nostalgic trip as his new Netflix show premieres
· Chandler Treon
Live-action ‘My Hero Academia’ movie finds home at Netflix
A live-action “My Hero Academia” movie is the latest addition to Netflix’s anime adaptation lineup. Produced by Legendary Entertainment, the film is set to be Japanese filmmaker Shinsuke Sato’s (“Alice in Borderland,” “Bleach“) English-language debut.
· Chandler Treon
Netflix announces new live-action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ cast members
Netflix has announced a bevy of new additions to the cast of their live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” series. An impressive list of familiar faces is joining previously announced cast members in Netflix’s adaptation of the popular animated series, which showrunner Albert…
· Editorial Staff
Hit Japanese manga ‘Burn the House Down’ to be made into live-action series by Netflix
Netflix will be producing a live-action adaptation of the Japanese manga “Burn the House Down” by Moyashi Fujisawa. The story centers around Anzu Murata, a young woman who manages to infiltrate the lives of the wealthy Mitarai family as their housekeeper on her quest to unravel…
· William Yuk
Netflix brings iconic ‘One Piece’ locations to life in sneak peek of new live-action series adaptation
Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates are gearing up to sail into a live-action-adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga, “One Piece,” with Netflix sharing a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the show’s sprawling setpieces. Showrunners Matt Owens and Steve Maeda believed…
· Ryan General
Over 100,000 sign petition aimed at saving Netflix’s cancelled ‘Cowboy Bebop’ live-action series
Netflix’s live-action series “Cowboy Bebop,” starring John Cho, Mustafa Shakir and Daniella Pineda, was recently canceled following a steep decline in viewership just weeks after its premiere. An online petition to renew the show for a second season has so far collected over…
· Ryan General
‘Before I knew it, the dream was over’: Netflix cancels ‘Cowboy Bebop’ after one season
Netflix’s live-action series “Cowboy Bebop” will not be getting a second season due to a steep decline in viewership. Mixed reception: The streaming giant has pulled the plug on the CGI-heavy adaptation of the beloved anime of the same name less than a month since its premiere…
· Ryan General
‘Failed attempt’ or ‘breath of fresh air’?: Critics are divided on Netflix’s live-action ‘Cowboy Bebop’
With the burden of having to live up to its popular source material, Netflix’s live-action remake of “Cowboy Bebop” has found itself on the receiving end of a deluge of negative criticisms after its release on Friday. About the series: The anime series of the same name was…
· Editorial Staff
Netflix releases colorful teaser trailer for ‘Cowboy Bebop’
The teaser trailer for Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Cowboy Bebop” highlights the characters’ banter and gives a first look into the antagonists in the show. Trailer: Netflix released an official teaser trailer, titled “The Lost Session,” on Oct. 19 for its upcoming…
· Khier Casino
Original ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Japanese voice cast reunites after 20 years to dub live-action Netflix series
The Japanese dub of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Cowboy Bebop,” premiering in November, is set to feature the original anime’s voice actors. Old and new: Netflix announced that the original voice cast of the critically-acclaimed anime will take on their original roles…
· Maina Chen
Netflix’s live-action ‘Cowboy Bebop’ teases iconic cathedral scene
Next in line for Netflix’s live-action “Cowboy Bebop” teasers is a snapshot of a renowned showdown between one charismatic bounty hunter and his arch-nemesis. “IYKYK”: Over the weekend, Netflix dropped teaser photos and videos of seminal moments from their remake of the…