TV Asahi is one of Japan’s best-known television channels, and anime fans will know it as well for its contribution to the anime market, which includes Crayon Shin-chan, Doraemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Blue Lock, Boys Over Flowers, Slam Dunk, Sailor Moon and numerous Gundam titles. But, recently, TV Asahi has decided to make a slightly different contribution to the world of anime by revealing a list of the 20 best anime songs of all time in a special program, but with a twist.
Namely, these songs were selected and ranked only by foreign, non-Japanese fans from around the world. The list includes songs from different time periods, which is why it is a very diverse list, and that is always a good thing. Sadly, we don’t have the special for you as it is not available for streaming, but we do have the list, so enjoy some of the best anime songs ever!
Namely, these songs were selected and ranked only by foreign, non-Japanese fans from around the world. The list includes songs from different time periods, which is why it is a very diverse list, and that is always a good thing. Sadly, we don’t have the special for you as it is not available for streaming, but we do have the list, so enjoy some of the best anime songs ever!
- 4/27/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
As most people will know, after following Ash for more than 20 years, the Pokémon franchise has, in 2023, finally decided to expand its universe and give us a new series with new protagonists, titled Pokémon Horizons: The Series. The series premiered on April 14, 2023 and is currently airing in Japan, while Netflix has the distribution rights for the series for the internatinoal market. As of the time of writing, 47 episodes have been released in Japan, while Netflix subscribers can watch the first 12 episodes as of the time of writing, but a second batch of episodes finally has a release date, which is set for May 10, 2024.
So far, Netflix has released only the first 12 episodes of the anime, which have been available on the streaming service since this spring, both in the subbed and dubbed version. Although we have not received an official confirmation, we assume that the batch released in May will...
So far, Netflix has released only the first 12 episodes of the anime, which have been available on the streaming service since this spring, both in the subbed and dubbed version. Although we have not received an official confirmation, we assume that the batch released in May will...
- 4/27/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The official website for the upcoming 48th Annecy International Animation Film Festival has revealed 12 films to compete in this year's official selection of feature films. The lineup includes four Japanese film — Ghost Cat Anzu (French-Japanese co-production) directed by Yoko Kuno, Nobuhiro Yamashita, The Colors Within directed by Naoko Yamada, Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window directed by Shinnosuke Yakuwa, and The Imaginary by Yoshiyuki Momose. The 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival Official Selection - Feature films Into the Wonderwoods by Vincent Paronnaud, Alexis Ducard / France, Luxembourg Flow by Gints Zilbalodis / Latvia, Belgium, France Ghost Cat Anzu by Yoko Kuno, Nobuhiro Yamashita / Japan, France The Colors Within by Naoko Yamada / Japan The Most Precious of Cargoes by Michel Hazanavicius / Belgium, France Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window by Shinnosuke Yakuwa / Japan Memoir of a Snail by Adam Elliot / Australia Rock Bottom by María Trénor / Spain, Poland Sauvages by Claude Barras / Switzerland,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Charly Pierre was eliminated from “Top Chef” last week in “Supper Club,” leaving nine cheftestants on the main show competing for a chance to win a feature in Food and Wine magazine; an appearance at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado; and $250,000 in prize money: Manny Barella, Kevin D’Andrea, Danny Garcia, Dan Jacobs, Savannah Miller, Laura Ozyilmaz, Amanda Turner, Rasika Venkatesa and Michelle Wallace. Except no, there weren’t just nine chefs left in the competition. This week not one, but two entered the show from “Last Chance Kitchen.”
So what happened in “Top Chef” season 21, episode six, “Chaos Cuisine,” when the size of the cast actually grew?
The episode begins with some “power bottom training” in the gym with Manny and Kevin, who have become close over the course of the season, bonded over exercise much like Danny and Rasika, but also bonded over their struggles in the competition.
So what happened in “Top Chef” season 21, episode six, “Chaos Cuisine,” when the size of the cast actually grew?
The episode begins with some “power bottom training” in the gym with Manny and Kevin, who have become close over the course of the season, bonded over exercise much like Danny and Rasika, but also bonded over their struggles in the competition.
- 4/25/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Jrpg fans are a starving lot, stuck in an era of replaying their golden oldies and praying the latest indie game on Steam at least partially sticks the landing. Even recommending the classics can be difficult. Many of the best games have never received a revival port, or, worse, the revival is still up in the air. That’s the fate of the Suikoden franchise, whose first two games received a Japan-only PSP port in 2006 and which was originally meant to be released on modern consoles last year.
It’s another indignity for a series whose Western introduction in 1996 was festooned with an infamously bad replacement cover because Konami thought Westerners didn’t like manga. Or something.
Yet the turn-based franchise, which consistently featured a cast of over 100 characters to collect and a lively if simple settlement-building system, remains beloved to those hardcore RPG devotees that can find it. Continually...
It’s another indignity for a series whose Western introduction in 1996 was festooned with an infamously bad replacement cover because Konami thought Westerners didn’t like manga. Or something.
Yet the turn-based franchise, which consistently featured a cast of over 100 characters to collect and a lively if simple settlement-building system, remains beloved to those hardcore RPG devotees that can find it. Continually...
- 4/24/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
In the world of anime, there are childhood classics like Pokémon, Dragon Ball, and Naruto, and then there’s Death Note. Ever since the anime premiered in 2006, it solidified its status as a cultural icon, earning itself the honorable Animation of the Year award in 2007. The series stands apart from the other series in the Shonen genre because it does not rely on fast-paced action sequences to keep its audience hooked. Instead, it features a tug-of-war psychological warfare between Light Yagami and L.
Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba
Death Note is probably the most renowned work by Tsugumi Ohba, as the manga series was always a step ahead, forcing its reader to give their complete attention, or else they’ll lose the thread that weaves the story together. However, the manga would have never existed if Ohba hadn’t decided to alter their career, purely to survive.
Death Note’s...
Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba
Death Note is probably the most renowned work by Tsugumi Ohba, as the manga series was always a step ahead, forcing its reader to give their complete attention, or else they’ll lose the thread that weaves the story together. However, the manga would have never existed if Ohba hadn’t decided to alter their career, purely to survive.
Death Note’s...
- 4/24/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Masakazu Morita, the Japanese voice actor for Kurosaki Ichigo, the protagonist of Tite Kubo’s Bleach, has been voicing the character since the beginning of the series. He has additionally worked as Marco the Phoenix in One Piece, Tidus in Final Fantasy X, Whis in Dragon Ball Super, Pod in Pokémon, Tenjuro Banno in Kamen Rider Drive, and Li Xin in Kingdom.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
While Morita is a big name in the anime industry, many fans may not know that Morita has also been voicing Kurosaki Ichigo in the popular mobile game Bleach: Brave Souls since the anime series ended. Along with that, he has also worked on a bunch of other popular mobile and PC video games.
However, Morita once revealed in one of his interviews that he prefers anime voice acting over games because it feels more like a conversation compared to video games, where they are just normal dialogues.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
While Morita is a big name in the anime industry, many fans may not know that Morita has also been voicing Kurosaki Ichigo in the popular mobile game Bleach: Brave Souls since the anime series ended. Along with that, he has also worked on a bunch of other popular mobile and PC video games.
However, Morita once revealed in one of his interviews that he prefers anime voice acting over games because it feels more like a conversation compared to video games, where they are just normal dialogues.
- 4/23/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
An original theatrical anime film entitled A New Dawn has been announced for release in 2025. The film is a Japanese / French co-production between Asmik Ace and Miyu Productions. Yoshitoshi Shinomiya – an artist best known for their background illustrations in Garden of Words and Your Name. as well as their official visuals for Pokémon films – writes and directs the film based on their original work. Utsushita of Minakata Laboratory provides the character designs, Akiko Majima provides the art direction, and Shuta Hasunuma provides the music. Related: My Next Life as a Villainess Anime Film Introduces a Caravan of Characters in New Trailer The story of A New Dawn revolves around Taitou Fireworks, a fireworks factory that is about to be closed down and evicted from the place where it has done business for 330 years. The story focuses on two days in the lives of three young people who have lived and grown up near the factory,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Zoro is a legendary character, not only in One Piece but in other anime and manga franchises as well. The daunting swordsman is often the butt of jokes due to his inability to figure out directions. However, that has not stopped him from appearing in other famous works.
Franchises like Haikyu!!, Kagurabachi and more have included Zoro references in their plot, proving that other mangakas are nerds for Eiichiro Oda’s work. But make sure this doesn’t reach the ears of Sanji fans, or the rivalry between the characters might just prove fatal.
One Piece Zoro Mentioned in Haikyu!! Zoro’s Mention in Haikyu!! | Viz Media
In chapter 373 of Haikyu!!, Hinata attempts to have a light conversation with Pedro and shows him the Romance Dawn volume of the One Piece manga. He then asks Pedro about his favorite character while declaring that his favorite is Zoro. So yes, Hinata...
Franchises like Haikyu!!, Kagurabachi and more have included Zoro references in their plot, proving that other mangakas are nerds for Eiichiro Oda’s work. But make sure this doesn’t reach the ears of Sanji fans, or the rivalry between the characters might just prove fatal.
One Piece Zoro Mentioned in Haikyu!! Zoro’s Mention in Haikyu!! | Viz Media
In chapter 373 of Haikyu!!, Hinata attempts to have a light conversation with Pedro and shows him the Romance Dawn volume of the One Piece manga. He then asks Pedro about his favorite character while declaring that his favorite is Zoro. So yes, Hinata...
- 4/22/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
It’s no surprise that after 35 years, people are still playing Nintendo’s classic grey brick in the Game Boy. What is surprising is that fans are developing and releasing games for the system. Thanks to programs like Gb Studio, you too can develop your own Game Boy games, and that of course includes horror games. And there are plenty of ’em. So rather than listing off the usual suspects that includes Castlevania, Contra, and the like for the Game Boy’s anniversary, here’s a selection of more recent handheld horrors that you (if you have the right equipment) can play in all their spinach-coloured glory.
Batty Zabella
Developer Ice Cold Blood’s mix of horror and comedy a la Elvira in Game Boy form, Batty Zabella puts you as the eponymous heroine as she tries to save her family and rid her home of phantoms. The game plays...
Batty Zabella
Developer Ice Cold Blood’s mix of horror and comedy a la Elvira in Game Boy form, Batty Zabella puts you as the eponymous heroine as she tries to save her family and rid her home of phantoms. The game plays...
- 4/21/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Pokemon Go is a title that took the mobile gaming industry by storm and was an instant hit among fans of the Japanese media franchise. The gameplay loop, which encouraged people to catch Pokémon by finding them in the real world, was a unique experience and a differentiator for the title.
Now, the title, which came out in 2016, has received a new update, which has become a talking point for game players. The new update has affected the player avatars in the game, and it suffices to say that players are dissatisfied with it.
Pokemon Go Players Believe That the Title’s Player Avatars Look Horrendous With New Update The title is still relevant after eight years of release.
If one goes to the subreddit for the game, it doesn’t take long to come across a post about the game’s latest update, which is being blamed for completely...
Now, the title, which came out in 2016, has received a new update, which has become a talking point for game players. The new update has affected the player avatars in the game, and it suffices to say that players are dissatisfied with it.
Pokemon Go Players Believe That the Title’s Player Avatars Look Horrendous With New Update The title is still relevant after eight years of release.
If one goes to the subreddit for the game, it doesn’t take long to come across a post about the game’s latest update, which is being blamed for completely...
- 4/21/2024
- by Sparsh Jaimini
- FandomWire
Palworld’s arrival in the gaming scene caused millions of players to jump into an open world that reminded them of all the Pokémon games that simply couldn’t live up to those standards. Even though the game feels heavily inspired by the popular franchise, it does things uniquely that sit well with its player base.
Tencent’s take on the same has been very similar to Palworld, and the studio’s CEO clarified that he has no problem with any of it. However, an article by IGN put this in a different light, stating that Takuro Mizobe ‘accused‘ Tencent of certain wrongdoings, which simply isn’t true.
The Creator of Palworld Has No Problems With Other Companies Following in His Footsteps The game boasts more than 60k active players at the moment.
Takuro Mizobe, the creative mind behind Palworld, has been quite vocal about his opinions on Tencent’s actualization of something similar.
Tencent’s take on the same has been very similar to Palworld, and the studio’s CEO clarified that he has no problem with any of it. However, an article by IGN put this in a different light, stating that Takuro Mizobe ‘accused‘ Tencent of certain wrongdoings, which simply isn’t true.
The Creator of Palworld Has No Problems With Other Companies Following in His Footsteps The game boasts more than 60k active players at the moment.
Takuro Mizobe, the creative mind behind Palworld, has been quite vocal about his opinions on Tencent’s actualization of something similar.
- 4/17/2024
- by Tanay Sharma
- FandomWire
Many people may think that Anime and manga are for children as the animation style can be cute and doesn't hold the same weight as a live-action drama series.
This is where you may be wrong, as the success of Crunchyroll, an anime streaming service, proves how popular Anime is with audiences.
Crunchyroll is currently the most extensive anime-only streaming service out there while still being the most significant anime service for fans of the art style.
This doesn't mean everyone knows what Crunchyroll is and how it gained success.
I bet most Crunchyroll users don't know how this niche streaming service became relevant in today's streaming market sector.
View Slideshow: 17 Action Anime That Will Change Your Life
To find out how Crunchyroll became a success, read this article below.
How Did Anime Enter The Mainstream Market
One of the first significant anime films to gain success in the Western world was 1988's Akira.
This is where you may be wrong, as the success of Crunchyroll, an anime streaming service, proves how popular Anime is with audiences.
Crunchyroll is currently the most extensive anime-only streaming service out there while still being the most significant anime service for fans of the art style.
This doesn't mean everyone knows what Crunchyroll is and how it gained success.
I bet most Crunchyroll users don't know how this niche streaming service became relevant in today's streaming market sector.
View Slideshow: 17 Action Anime That Will Change Your Life
To find out how Crunchyroll became a success, read this article below.
How Did Anime Enter The Mainstream Market
One of the first significant anime films to gain success in the Western world was 1988's Akira.
- 4/17/2024
- by Jason Collins
- TVfanatic
What goes around comes around. Palworld is believed to be inspired by Pokémon, now others are taking inspiration from it. Helldivers 2 could be sharing the same fate. Both games successfully captured the attention of gamers when the industry appeared to have been down and out of quality games.
The games were released earlier this year and both have lived up to the mark. While the survival game has managed to sell nearly 25 million copies globally in its early access phase, the co-op shooter title has sold around 8 million as per the last report. The clones for the games might be coming and one developer is excited to see how it unfolds.
Helldivers 2 and Palworld Clones Could Do The Trick on Mobiles Players are loving the cinematic experience in Helldivers 2.
Palworld creator Takuro Mizobe recently took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to share that Tencent and many other Chinese gaming...
The games were released earlier this year and both have lived up to the mark. While the survival game has managed to sell nearly 25 million copies globally in its early access phase, the co-op shooter title has sold around 8 million as per the last report. The clones for the games might be coming and one developer is excited to see how it unfolds.
Helldivers 2 and Palworld Clones Could Do The Trick on Mobiles Players are loving the cinematic experience in Helldivers 2.
Palworld creator Takuro Mizobe recently took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to share that Tencent and many other Chinese gaming...
- 4/17/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
[Editor’s Note: Tubefilter Charts is a weekly rankings column from Tubefilter with data provided by GospelStats. It’s exactly what it sounds like: a top number ranking of YouTube channels based on statistics collected within a given time frame. Check out all of our Tubefilter Charts with new installments every week right here.]
The top five channels in this week’s U.S. Top 50 combined to reel in more than two billion views during the second week of April.
That group of chart-toppers includes last week’s #1, which fell back two spots despite its continued viewership games. The new leader of the ranking is picking back up where it left off last year, when it topped our charts on numerous occasions.
Chart Toppers
Toys and Colors is making a case for itself as the most popular children’s channel in the United States. This week, that truth is indisputable. The hub affiliated...
The top five channels in this week’s U.S. Top 50 combined to reel in more than two billion views during the second week of April.
That group of chart-toppers includes last week’s #1, which fell back two spots despite its continued viewership games. The new leader of the ranking is picking back up where it left off last year, when it topped our charts on numerous occasions.
Chart Toppers
Toys and Colors is making a case for itself as the most popular children’s channel in the United States. This week, that truth is indisputable. The hub affiliated...
- 4/15/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
This year began with several popular titles, like Helldivers 2, but the first real success of 2024 was Palworld, which made record-breaking numbers of sales on Steam. After the first few months, the Pokémon-like title conquered headlines, and its popularity is through the roof.
However, after that time, the title lost its spotlight but continued to sell strongly. Pocketpair, the studio behind the title, has just announced the upcoming Arena mode with a short video. This trailer revealed new Pals, as if a new “generation” of this creature is coming.
Palworld Has More Pals in the Works; Like Pokémon, a “New Generation” Is Coming A new “generation” of Pals could be coming to Palworld like Pokémon.
The viral sensation that was Palworld has a lot of upcoming content in the next few months, but after the first two months, not a lot of things were added. PocketPair, the studio behind the game,...
However, after that time, the title lost its spotlight but continued to sell strongly. Pocketpair, the studio behind the title, has just announced the upcoming Arena mode with a short video. This trailer revealed new Pals, as if a new “generation” of this creature is coming.
Palworld Has More Pals in the Works; Like Pokémon, a “New Generation” Is Coming A new “generation” of Pals could be coming to Palworld like Pokémon.
The viral sensation that was Palworld has a lot of upcoming content in the next few months, but after the first two months, not a lot of things were added. PocketPair, the studio behind the game,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
The Pokemon-like survival title Palworld launched earlier this year and took the gaming world by storm, topping Steam charts and selling millions of copies. Developer Pocketpair has recently released a new update, introducing its first raid boss and other items to keep players engaged.
The developer has now announced the Pokemon Stadium-esque PvP arena, be released Arena, and fans were excited to know that it will arrive in Summer 2024, but Pocketpair has now said that it was a mistake and there is still time left before players can battle out against other players in the arena.
Palworld Developer Says Pal Arena Release Date Was a Mistake
The PvP arena in Palworld is not coming in summer but sometime this year.
Pocketpair released a 15-second teaser on April 10 during the Triple I Initiative showcase for its PvP game mode called Pal Arena which will be coming to Palworld. The mode...
The developer has now announced the Pokemon Stadium-esque PvP arena, be released Arena, and fans were excited to know that it will arrive in Summer 2024, but Pocketpair has now said that it was a mistake and there is still time left before players can battle out against other players in the arena.
Palworld Developer Says Pal Arena Release Date Was a Mistake
The PvP arena in Palworld is not coming in summer but sometime this year.
Pocketpair released a 15-second teaser on April 10 during the Triple I Initiative showcase for its PvP game mode called Pal Arena which will be coming to Palworld. The mode...
- 4/12/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Palworld has been commended for its skillful design, but its cross-platform compatibility is still in question. The first playable version was released on January 19th, 2024. Since its release, players have been enchanted by its familiar gaming elements that echo the nostalgia of their Pokémon adventures. Cross-platform playability has become a major craze in gaming, largely because it unites players across different platforms. Palworld also features intense combat reminiscent of first-person shooters, and with potential cross-platform functionality, players would have the liberty to select their preferred gaming platform. Noting that, proceed to discover whether cross-platform functionality has ever been introduced
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- 4/11/2024
- by Ashlee Manalang
- TVovermind.com
Palworld has taken the gaming world by storm with a blend of familiar gaming elements, but there’s speculation that the developer could face backlash or, worse, get sued. Pocket Pair spent $6.7 million to develop the game and made over twenty-four times that amount in return. Players are deeply absorbed in this survival adventure open-world environment, gathering resources, and facing off against various enemy factions. On the other side, Pokémon is like that childhood friend for millions worldwide, not just a game or franchise. Even as time passes and new generations of Pokémon are introduced, the memories of those early
The post Is Palworld Getting Sued? first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Is Palworld Getting Sued? first appeared on TVovermind.
- 4/11/2024
- by Ashlee Manalang
- TVovermind.com
When Palworld was released, it took the Steam charts by storm. Everyone wanted to jump into the seemingly Pokémon-inspired world. It was everything people had hoped the Game Freak’s franchise would become as technology advanced.
While it has stuck to its age-old method, with the only exception being Arceus, Palworld is undergoing another evolution. This new form of the game is sure to cause even more nostalgia as it greatly resembles a fan favorite: Pokémon Stadium!
The Upcoming Palworld Mode will Take Dynamic Fights to the Next Level
Palworld: Arena is where you and your Pals prove you’re the best!
The Triple-i Initiative showcase was a smorgasbord of new titles and updates to older ones for fans of indie games. There’s a lot to look forward to this year, with new titles such as The Rogue Prince of Persia, Slay the Spire 2, and Mouse. In addition to complete games,...
While it has stuck to its age-old method, with the only exception being Arceus, Palworld is undergoing another evolution. This new form of the game is sure to cause even more nostalgia as it greatly resembles a fan favorite: Pokémon Stadium!
The Upcoming Palworld Mode will Take Dynamic Fights to the Next Level
Palworld: Arena is where you and your Pals prove you’re the best!
The Triple-i Initiative showcase was a smorgasbord of new titles and updates to older ones for fans of indie games. There’s a lot to look forward to this year, with new titles such as The Rogue Prince of Persia, Slay the Spire 2, and Mouse. In addition to complete games,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
[Editor’s note: this list was originally published in October 2023. It has been updated to coincide with the release of “Fallout” on Amazon Prime Video.]
Every year, gamers ask themselves: Is this the year video game movies finally gain some respect? And the answer in the year 2024 might, actually, be yes.
No, none of the three video game adaptations that came out this year have been outright critical successes. Quite the opposite, actually: critics saw “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” as unremarkable and mediocre, “Gran Turismo” as a glorified advertisement, and “Five Nights as Freddy’s” as a complete borefest. But the movies all performed respectably at the box office, with “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” becoming the second-highest grossing film of the year, and “Five Nights at Freddy’s” smashing expectations to become one of the year’s biggest horror movies. These successes all affirm that, for better or worse, video game movies are hot right now. And with a new “Sonic the Hedgehog” film and “Borderlands” coming out this year,...
Every year, gamers ask themselves: Is this the year video game movies finally gain some respect? And the answer in the year 2024 might, actually, be yes.
No, none of the three video game adaptations that came out this year have been outright critical successes. Quite the opposite, actually: critics saw “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” as unremarkable and mediocre, “Gran Turismo” as a glorified advertisement, and “Five Nights as Freddy’s” as a complete borefest. But the movies all performed respectably at the box office, with “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” becoming the second-highest grossing film of the year, and “Five Nights at Freddy’s” smashing expectations to become one of the year’s biggest horror movies. These successes all affirm that, for better or worse, video game movies are hot right now. And with a new “Sonic the Hedgehog” film and “Borderlands” coming out this year,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Ethan Bortnick began touring the world as a performer when he was only 10 years old. Through the years his musical tastes have changed, and with it, so have his fans. But some things never change, like Bortnick bringing his family on tour with him... and his love for Gengar. Check out the interview below for more on this unique artist. Thanks for joining us for this interview! Could you introduce yourself to Crunchyroll News readers? Ethan Bortnick: Thank you for having me! I’m Ethan, I’m a classically trained musician that is now an artist/singer-songwriter. I started in music when I was 3, I learned how to play the piano through perfect pitch and started learning Mozart pieces by ear. Eventually learned how to sing and taught myself all kinds of genres which led to my love of performing. When I was 10 I started to tour a lot and...
- 4/10/2024
- by Carolyn Burke
- Crunchyroll
Pokémon has always been the story of a boy wanting to become the best trainer in the world. The tale is something most, if not all, fans would be familiar with. The world within offers a variety of creatures that are both representatives of the real world and a mixture of the fictional. From Pikachu to Charizard, the range is unimaginably huge.
Ash Ketchum
It has always had the opportunity to captivate audiences with little to no effort, which can make some aspects of the franchise be overlooked. One such example would be Ash Ketchum’s capability of holding and lifting Pokémon with ease. While at first glance, this would seem normal, upon further dissection, it is far from it.
SUGGESTEDPokemon Go Brings Back Infamous Special Research Event from 2021, But There’s an Unfortunate Catch
Pokémon weigh ridiculously a lot, making it difficult for a normal human to hold them on a regular basis.
Ash Ketchum
It has always had the opportunity to captivate audiences with little to no effort, which can make some aspects of the franchise be overlooked. One such example would be Ash Ketchum’s capability of holding and lifting Pokémon with ease. While at first glance, this would seem normal, upon further dissection, it is far from it.
SUGGESTEDPokemon Go Brings Back Infamous Special Research Event from 2021, But There’s an Unfortunate Catch
Pokémon weigh ridiculously a lot, making it difficult for a normal human to hold them on a regular basis.
- 4/7/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Megan Thee Stallion has once again showcased her love for the anime medium, this time by referencing the popular series Attack On Titan in her latest song ‘Wanna Be’ in collaboration with GloRilla.
‘Wanna Be,’ which was released on April 6, 2024, featured a verse, “I’m the female titan, I’m steppin’ on bitches I’m showin’ my titties, I tore up the city,” which immediately caught the attention of fans and anime enthusiasts alike, who recognized it as a playful nod to the character Annie Leonhart from Attack On Titan, who transforms into the Female Titan.
The annotation accompanying the lyric on Genius.com further explains the connection, noting that the Female Titan is known for wreaking havoc in the city in season 1.
The song has reached no. 1 on US iTunes. It also crossed 1 million views on YouTube in less than 24 hours.
This isn’t the first time the rapper made an anime reference,...
‘Wanna Be,’ which was released on April 6, 2024, featured a verse, “I’m the female titan, I’m steppin’ on bitches I’m showin’ my titties, I tore up the city,” which immediately caught the attention of fans and anime enthusiasts alike, who recognized it as a playful nod to the character Annie Leonhart from Attack On Titan, who transforms into the Female Titan.
The annotation accompanying the lyric on Genius.com further explains the connection, noting that the Female Titan is known for wreaking havoc in the city in season 1.
The song has reached no. 1 on US iTunes. It also crossed 1 million views on YouTube in less than 24 hours.
This isn’t the first time the rapper made an anime reference,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
"Toonami" debuted on the Cartoon Network in 1997, back when the network was just hitting its stride. Cartoon Network debuted in 1992, and originally offered mostly old animated reruns. It was, for years, the best place to find old Droopy cartoons, as well as Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry cartoons, old DC superhero fare, and reruns of Hanna-Barbera trash like "Scooby-Doo" and "The Flintstones."
In 1994, the network had the brilliant idea to repurpose a largely forgotten Hanna-Barbera character named Space Ghost, transforming him into a talk show host. "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" set a new dadaist tone for the Cartoon Network, proving that it could make hip, self-aware, original content in addition to its blocks of reruns. In 1996 and 1997, Cartoon Network launched a quartet of new shows -- "Dexter's Laboratory," "Johnny Bravo," "The Powerpuff Girls," and "Cow and Chicken" -- and their reputation was solidified. It was now a destination station.
In 1994, the network had the brilliant idea to repurpose a largely forgotten Hanna-Barbera character named Space Ghost, transforming him into a talk show host. "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" set a new dadaist tone for the Cartoon Network, proving that it could make hip, self-aware, original content in addition to its blocks of reruns. In 1996 and 1997, Cartoon Network launched a quartet of new shows -- "Dexter's Laboratory," "Johnny Bravo," "The Powerpuff Girls," and "Cow and Chicken" -- and their reputation was solidified. It was now a destination station.
- 4/6/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
When Pokémon Go first emerged, it became a global hit without precedent. The video game provided players with a unique experience, allowing them to come as close as possible to becoming Ash Ketchum in real time. The game has been a global phenomenon ever since its debut in 2016. It has endured in a very competitive market and is still attracting millions of players on a global scale. Now, Pokémon Go is still going strong, as the game is gearing up for its 10th anniversary, which is going to happen in a couple of years.
And while the Pokémon game has been successful, it seems that this special game won’t be ending anytime soon, thus evading the fate of the short-lived Wizards Unite game. Namely, in a talk with one of the executives at Niantic, it has been confirmed that we can expect Pokémon Go to stick around for at least one more decade,...
And while the Pokémon game has been successful, it seems that this special game won’t be ending anytime soon, thus evading the fate of the short-lived Wizards Unite game. Namely, in a talk with one of the executives at Niantic, it has been confirmed that we can expect Pokémon Go to stick around for at least one more decade,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
School is about to be in session! Pokémon Horizons: The Series has just introduced the voice actors who will be populating Naranja Academy. The four new cast members will take on their roles in the upcoming Terastal Debut arc. Joining the cast will be: Clavell voiced by Mahito Ohba Geeta voiced by Sanae Kobayashi Jacq voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka Dendra voiced by Eriko Matsui Related: Pokémon Horizons TV Anime Previews New Theme Song in Latest Trailer The newest Pokémon anime, titled Pokémon Horizons: The Series in the West, features the first new protagonists in the history of the franchise and started in Japan on April 14, 2023, with Saori Den directing at Olm. The series premiered in English in the UK in December 2023 on BBC iPlayer and in North America on Netflix on March 7, 2024, with the first 12 episodes. No date for the next batch has been confirmed. Pokémon Horizons: The Series continues...
- 4/5/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Palworld, the Pokemon-like action-adventure survival title, was released back in January this year and was a smash hit on PC and Xbox. The game broke several records in terms of sales and concurrent players, including becoming the second-most-played game ever released on Steam.
It also became the biggest third-party launch ever on Xbox Game Pass. However, the player base soon started falling after a few weeks, and the game lost 97% of its peak player count on Steam, but the developer has now brought a new update that might bring back the lost players.
Palworld Brings Exciting New Content with Its Latest Raid Boss Update
Palworld receives its first Raid Boss pal with the latest update.
Developer Pocketpair released update v.0.2.0.6 for Palworld on April 4, 2024, which is now available on Steam and will soon be hitting Xbox. This is the biggest update to the game yet and adds its first raid boss,...
It also became the biggest third-party launch ever on Xbox Game Pass. However, the player base soon started falling after a few weeks, and the game lost 97% of its peak player count on Steam, but the developer has now brought a new update that might bring back the lost players.
Palworld Brings Exciting New Content with Its Latest Raid Boss Update
Palworld receives its first Raid Boss pal with the latest update.
Developer Pocketpair released update v.0.2.0.6 for Palworld on April 4, 2024, which is now available on Steam and will soon be hitting Xbox. This is the biggest update to the game yet and adds its first raid boss,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
The BAFTA recently hosted a poll asking netizens to vote for the most iconic video game character of all time. Believe it or not, the results will shock you to the core. Making headlines with the surprising yet interesting list of characters, the outlet officially crowned Lara Croft of Tomb Raider as the most iconic video game character, according to over 4,000 players.
Pikachu in Pokémon Go
As Lara Croft topped the list of 20 most iconic video game characters, Mario surprisingly got pushed down to second place. Even the protagonist of the God of War series – Kratos made a shocking appearance in 9th position. But while these particular polls stunned fans, Pikachu’s appearance in 12th position simply baffled netizens.
BAFTA’s Poll for the Most Iconic Video Game Character of All Time
Although video gaming has long been a mainstream hobby, it surprisingly reached its peak during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pikachu in Pokémon Go
As Lara Croft topped the list of 20 most iconic video game characters, Mario surprisingly got pushed down to second place. Even the protagonist of the God of War series – Kratos made a shocking appearance in 9th position. But while these particular polls stunned fans, Pikachu’s appearance in 12th position simply baffled netizens.
BAFTA’s Poll for the Most Iconic Video Game Character of All Time
Although video gaming has long been a mainstream hobby, it surprisingly reached its peak during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- 4/5/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
So far, 2024 has been a wonderful year for gaming. Perhaps not the triple-a titles in particular, but the indie gaming community feels quite content. Thanks to games like Palworld, Helldivers 2, and Stellar Blade, there’s a restoration of faith in the industry’s future and all the games we could potentially play.
While it’s surprising how so few triple-a titles are taking any spotlight, it’s good news for the industry at large that smaller studios are in the focus now, and we can expect a lot of creative experiments going forward.
It started with Palworld, and Helldivers 2 has been carrying the hype for indie games One after another, indie games are taking over the gaming community.
Towards the end of January, the world saw the arrival of an Mmo game that challenged the nuances of giants like Pokémon and Digimon and revolutionized the idea of creative survival games.
While it’s surprising how so few triple-a titles are taking any spotlight, it’s good news for the industry at large that smaller studios are in the focus now, and we can expect a lot of creative experiments going forward.
It started with Palworld, and Helldivers 2 has been carrying the hype for indie games One after another, indie games are taking over the gaming community.
Towards the end of January, the world saw the arrival of an Mmo game that challenged the nuances of giants like Pokémon and Digimon and revolutionized the idea of creative survival games.
- 4/3/2024
- by Tanay Sharma
- FandomWire
"Suicide Squad Isekai," premiering this July, bridges the worlds of DC Comics and anime. "Isekai" is a popular anime genre; meaning "another world" in Japanese, Isekai anime follows an everyman lead being transported to a magical realm, "Alice in Wonderland" style. This time, the "everyman" leads are Harley Quinn (played by Anna Nagase instead of Margot Robbie), Deadshot, Peacemaker, King Shark, and Clayface.
Wit Studio ("Attack on Titan") is producing "Suicide Squad Isekai," but the series is only happening thanks to Warner Bros. Japan. Variety recently reported that Warner Bros. plans for DC Comics-inspired anime are only beginning. Like Disney, Warner Bros. has noticed an audience appetite for anime and is responding to it.
James Gibbons, Warner Bros. Discovery president of Asia-Pacific, told Variety:
"We've looked at our DC universe and said, 'Can we take these characters and reinvent them in [the] world of anime,' which is not straightforward because...
Wit Studio ("Attack on Titan") is producing "Suicide Squad Isekai," but the series is only happening thanks to Warner Bros. Japan. Variety recently reported that Warner Bros. plans for DC Comics-inspired anime are only beginning. Like Disney, Warner Bros. has noticed an audience appetite for anime and is responding to it.
James Gibbons, Warner Bros. Discovery president of Asia-Pacific, told Variety:
"We've looked at our DC universe and said, 'Can we take these characters and reinvent them in [the] world of anime,' which is not straightforward because...
- 4/1/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Elden Ring has changed things forever. Fans that were following the steps of Hidetaka Miyazaki encountered a new kind of game that is the result of years of work that evolved into an almost perfect gaming experience.
Elden Ring’s decision to create an open-world heightened players’ desire to immerse themselves in the game. That is one of the reasons why ER sold more than 20 million units. In previous interviews, Hidetaka Miyazaki, creator of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and more, talked about ER’s open world.
Hidetaka Miyazaki Has Already Talked About the Decisions Taken in the “Empty” World of Elden Ring Hidetaka Miyazaki on how the Elden Ring world came to be.
After the release of the Dark Souls saga, everything changed for Miyazaki. Fans all over the world wanted more games with this kind of difficulty and world design. After Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, only one game was left to be released: Elden Ring,...
Elden Ring’s decision to create an open-world heightened players’ desire to immerse themselves in the game. That is one of the reasons why ER sold more than 20 million units. In previous interviews, Hidetaka Miyazaki, creator of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and more, talked about ER’s open world.
Hidetaka Miyazaki Has Already Talked About the Decisions Taken in the “Empty” World of Elden Ring Hidetaka Miyazaki on how the Elden Ring world came to be.
After the release of the Dark Souls saga, everything changed for Miyazaki. Fans all over the world wanted more games with this kind of difficulty and world design. After Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, only one game was left to be released: Elden Ring,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Travel back to Paldea in the latest trailer for Pokémon Horizons ! The new video gives us a fresh look into the upcoming Terastal Debut arc, as well as previewing one of the show's brand new theme songs. Performing the opening theme, titled "Will," is K-pop group Ive. Check out a sample in the trailer: Related: Pokémon Horizons TV Anime Debuts New Terastal Visual for Next Arc The ending theme for the new arc, titled "Let me battle," will be performed by 9Lana and produced by Giga & TeddyLoid. 9Lana was recently featured as a vocalist in Urusei Yatsura 's season 2 ending theme "Raizakura." Related: Pokémon Horizons TV Anime Fills Out Paldea Elite Four Voice Acting Ranks The newest Pokémon anime, titled Pokémon Horizons: The Series in the West, features the first new protagonists in the history of the franchise and started in Japan on April 14, 2023, with Saori Den directing at Olm.
- 3/29/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Remedy Entertainment’s Alan Wake 2 has been a tremendous success and has received mostly positive reviews from fans and critics alike. The game also received three awards for its narrative, art direction, and game direction at the coveted The Game Awards 2023.
Sam Lake, the creative director of Remedy, has also been widely appreciated for the game. It seems like the developers of the recent Pokemon-like sensation Palworld are also his fans, as they have expressed their desire to meet the brains behind the popular horror game.
Palworld Devs Express the Desire to Meet Alan Wake 2’s Sam Lake Palworld devs want to meet Alan Wake 2 creator Sam Lake.
Sam Lake posted a short video of him on his official X handle with the caption “Having a can of cold coffee in Tokyo,” where he is seen standing in front of a vending machine and sipping coffee while Big in...
Sam Lake, the creative director of Remedy, has also been widely appreciated for the game. It seems like the developers of the recent Pokemon-like sensation Palworld are also his fans, as they have expressed their desire to meet the brains behind the popular horror game.
Palworld Devs Express the Desire to Meet Alan Wake 2’s Sam Lake Palworld devs want to meet Alan Wake 2 creator Sam Lake.
Sam Lake posted a short video of him on his official X handle with the caption “Having a can of cold coffee in Tokyo,” where he is seen standing in front of a vending machine and sipping coffee while Big in...
- 3/29/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Timothée Chalamet has proven twice within just the last three months that he is a true movie star. He’s one of the few young actors right now who can open a movie, whether it’s a family-friendly romp like “Wonka” or a sci-fi epic like “Dune: Part Two.”
That both of those were released by Warner Bros. is motivation for the studio to lock his services down as best they can. And so they have.
On Tuesday, WB film group heads Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy announced they’ve signed a multi-year, first-look feature film deal with Chalamet in which he will collaborate with the studio on future projects as both an actor and a producer. No specific projects were announced today.
Chalamet, 28, is still new to the producing game — but no longer a rookie. He produced Luca Guadagnino’s “Bones and All,” which was greenlit by MGM...
That both of those were released by Warner Bros. is motivation for the studio to lock his services down as best they can. And so they have.
On Tuesday, WB film group heads Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy announced they’ve signed a multi-year, first-look feature film deal with Chalamet in which he will collaborate with the studio on future projects as both an actor and a producer. No specific projects were announced today.
Chalamet, 28, is still new to the producing game — but no longer a rookie. He produced Luca Guadagnino’s “Bones and All,” which was greenlit by MGM...
- 3/26/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
If you like lifting heavy things, Beyblades and crying while laughing, you’ll absolutely love Bilmuri. The band, which is the brainchild of Johnny Franck (formerly of Attack Attack!), has music that is second only to their presence on social media and their fan base known as the incredible “Muri Naysh.” As you might imagine for someone with such a creative approach to art, Franck is heavily inspired by anime. However, the creative spark he gets from the medium is unique, stemming less from the specific content and more from the overall “packaging” of each episode. Hear from the man himself below to learn more about how the craftsmanship of anime broadened his musical horizons. Johnny, how are you? How's everything going? Franck: I'm doing great. We just got out of the studio like 30 minutes ago. That’s my favorite place to be in the world. We've been writing for about two years straight now.
- 3/24/2024
- by Alex Lebl
- Crunchyroll
The Paldea Elite Four will be making a (actually effective) splash in the upcoming Terastal Debut arc of the Pokémon Horizons TV anime series when the new arc premieres next month. Ahead of the arc starting in April, the Japanese voice actors for the Elite Four were announced today on stage at AnimeJapan 2024. Both a video of the Japanese voices was released along with a character visual of all of them. Joining the cast of Pokémon Horizons are: Rika voiced by Mitsuki Saiga Poppy voiced by Miria Takagishi Larry voiced by Ryotaro Okiayu Hassel voiced by Kosuke Toriumi Related: Pokémon Horizons TV Anime Debuts New Terastal Visual for Next Arc The newest Pokémon anime, titled Pokémon Horizons: The Series in the West, features the first new protagonists in the history of the franchise and started in Japan on April 14, 2023, with Saori Den directing at Olm. The series premiered in English...
- 3/23/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
This article contains mild spoilers for "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire."
When I was a kid, three major unifying interests defied gender at my school: Pokémon, Power Rangers, and anything related to the Ghostbusters. The line in the sand is often drawn between pink and blue, but when it came to these three areas, it was generally accepted that everyone loved these worlds. We traded Pokémon cards on the playground and huddled around the kid with the GameBoy during recess, friend groups delegated which color Power Ranger each person was, and hangouts where Super Soakers doubled as "proton packs" were what scorching hot summers were made of. This is to say I love all things "Ghostbusters," so everything I'm about to say moving forward is rooted in a deep adoration for the franchise and all of the people involved who helped bring this zany supernatural comedy about a ragtag group of eccentric...
When I was a kid, three major unifying interests defied gender at my school: Pokémon, Power Rangers, and anything related to the Ghostbusters. The line in the sand is often drawn between pink and blue, but when it came to these three areas, it was generally accepted that everyone loved these worlds. We traded Pokémon cards on the playground and huddled around the kid with the GameBoy during recess, friend groups delegated which color Power Ranger each person was, and hangouts where Super Soakers doubled as "proton packs" were what scorching hot summers were made of. This is to say I love all things "Ghostbusters," so everything I'm about to say moving forward is rooted in a deep adoration for the franchise and all of the people involved who helped bring this zany supernatural comedy about a ragtag group of eccentric...
- 3/22/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Sometimes collaborations you never even knew you needed appear out of thin air, and that's certainly the case with the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game campaign. The Pokémon Company teamed up with Nichijou manga creator Keiichi Arawi for an animated ad that suits the author's style perfectly. The ad, which features illustrations and animation by Arawi, is all about providing an entry point to those who want to try playing Pokémon cards for the first time. The two-player Battle Academy starter set is the perfect introduction, packing in pretty much everything a beginner would need to get started. Check out the 30-second animated short below. Related: Nichijou Creator Keiichi Arawi Collabs With Songstress Daoko for Anime Music Video If this has you wanting to revisit (or discover) Nichijou - My Ordinary Life , the anime adaptation by Kyoto Animation and director Tatsuya Ishihara is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll, which...
- 3/22/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Xbox has set a groundbreaking record, all thanks to Palworld aka “Pokemon with guns”. The company revealed in an official blog post that the game has crossed more than 10 million players on Xbox.
Palworld was released in January for PC and Xbox and was also made available on Game Pass. This resulted in a massive surge of players from the console, giving Xbox its biggest month ever with regards to total play time.
Overtaken only by Helldivers 2, Palworld is arguable one of the biggest (and surprising) video game releases of 2024 so far. The game took the internet by storm not only for its tiny similarities to Pokemon but also because of its highly appreciated gameplay.
Palworld had the biggest third-party launch in the history of Xbox, beating High on Life. On Steam, the game quickly soared up the charts and achieved 2 million concurrent players at a point. For reference, Pubg...
Palworld was released in January for PC and Xbox and was also made available on Game Pass. This resulted in a massive surge of players from the console, giving Xbox its biggest month ever with regards to total play time.
Overtaken only by Helldivers 2, Palworld is arguable one of the biggest (and surprising) video game releases of 2024 so far. The game took the internet by storm not only for its tiny similarities to Pokemon but also because of its highly appreciated gameplay.
Palworld had the biggest third-party launch in the history of Xbox, beating High on Life. On Steam, the game quickly soared up the charts and achieved 2 million concurrent players at a point. For reference, Pubg...
- 3/21/2024
- by Ashish Yadav
- GamesHorizon
Pokémon has remained one of the most popular franchises of all time. Whether it’s the countless games, diverse comics, or adored anime series, Pokémon continues to be a significant cultural icon. The protagonists, Ash and Pikachu, are very much associated with the series, and even those not acquainted with Pokémon, in general, are familiar with Pikachu.
Ash, Pikachu and Professor Oak
Ash received Pikachu from Professor Oak. Professor Oak is one of the first characters fans see in the amazing wide world of Pokémon, introducing himself with a quirky charm that holds him firmly in our hearts. In spite of his numerous appearances in the Pokémon series, only little is known about Professor Oak.
However, he might be more important in the series than fans might think. According to a theory, Professor Oak did not incidentally give Pikachu to Ash but had a reason behind it. He wanted Ash...
Ash, Pikachu and Professor Oak
Ash received Pikachu from Professor Oak. Professor Oak is one of the first characters fans see in the amazing wide world of Pokémon, introducing himself with a quirky charm that holds him firmly in our hearts. In spite of his numerous appearances in the Pokémon series, only little is known about Professor Oak.
However, he might be more important in the series than fans might think. According to a theory, Professor Oak did not incidentally give Pikachu to Ash but had a reason behind it. He wanted Ash...
- 3/21/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Both Nintendo and Pokemon hold a special place in the hearts of gamers. Not only have they created some amazing experiences, but they are some of the most early gaming memories many people have. Picking your starter in Blue, Green, or Red while hunching over a Game Boy Color is as nostalgic as it gets for many.
But there is also a dark side to these companies. Both are ruthless when it comes to copyright and are very trigger-happy when it comes to issuing strikes and even lawsuits against their IPs. This has been brought into the spotlight again as a content creator has come out about their tryst with Nintendo.
Old Pokémon Content on YouTube is Being Struck for Copyright Pokémon content is under threat once again!
The post comes from streamer and YouTuber NoahJ456. He posted a couple of images on X with the caption “Warning To All Content Creators!
But there is also a dark side to these companies. Both are ruthless when it comes to copyright and are very trigger-happy when it comes to issuing strikes and even lawsuits against their IPs. This has been brought into the spotlight again as a content creator has come out about their tryst with Nintendo.
Old Pokémon Content on YouTube is Being Struck for Copyright Pokémon content is under threat once again!
The post comes from streamer and YouTuber NoahJ456. He posted a couple of images on X with the caption “Warning To All Content Creators!
- 3/21/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
For many of us, it is impossible to imagine a world without Akira Toriyama. The legendary manga artist has not only created some of the finest manga works, including Dragon Ball but has also had an incredible impact on the creative world as a whole. But after his saddened passing, the anime world seems to have come to a standstill.
Akira Toriyama in a 1983 interview (credits: Tetsuko’s Room | YouTube)
As numerous fans from across the world mourn his sudden demise, one of his many creations, Dragon Ball Super has been forced into hiatus.
Dragon Ball Super Fans Suffer Another Setback As Manga Goes On Hiatus Dragon Ball Super
The official Dragon Ball site, on 8 March 2024 announced the saddened passing of Akira Toriyama. Aged 68, Toriyama’s contribution to the world of manga and anime will always remain legendary. While his legacy will continue to inspire generations of manga artists, and...
Akira Toriyama in a 1983 interview (credits: Tetsuko’s Room | YouTube)
As numerous fans from across the world mourn his sudden demise, one of his many creations, Dragon Ball Super has been forced into hiatus.
Dragon Ball Super Fans Suffer Another Setback As Manga Goes On Hiatus Dragon Ball Super
The official Dragon Ball site, on 8 March 2024 announced the saddened passing of Akira Toriyama. Aged 68, Toriyama’s contribution to the world of manga and anime will always remain legendary. While his legacy will continue to inspire generations of manga artists, and...
- 3/19/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Anime planning and producing powerhouse Twin Engine announced yesterday that they have launched two new affiliated anime studio – bringing up the total of studios under the Twin Engine Eota banner to 17. The studios, Studio Chromato and Crew-Cell are headed up by anime industry veterans and have been started to let “creators can further demonstrate their individuality.” Map of Twin Engine-affiliated studios, including Studio Chromato being spun off of Studio Colorido Studio Chromato is being headed by popular animation director Shingo Yamashita, best known for his work on the Jujutsu Kaisen openings, Pokémon: Twilight Wings and many anime cuts which you see reposted on Twitter all the time. Chromato wants to bring many animators together to “create visual expressions that have never been seen before.” Meanwhile, Crew-Cell is helmed by producer Kazuki Enami, who has been on the production desk of Gatchaman Crowds insight , Fate/Grand Order: First Order and the animation...
- 3/19/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
The recent death of legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama has come as a major shock to the anime industry. The creator had a huge impact on the anime world’s global recognition because of his work- Dragon Ball. His anime and manga series were one of the first works to change the scenario of Japanese animation.
Dragon Quest XI
However, his work is not only limited to the anime and manga development of Dragon Ball. The creator has proven himself with many other mangas like Dr. Slump and he also wrote many one-shot mangas. Additionally, he had also worked on the art designs of many characters in the popular RPG gaming Dragon Quest.
Dragon Quest is one of the best games in the video gaming world. Numerous elements were brought to the genre by the series, and it greatly influenced the creation of subsequent role-playing games. So much so, that another big franchise,...
Dragon Quest XI
However, his work is not only limited to the anime and manga development of Dragon Ball. The creator has proven himself with many other mangas like Dr. Slump and he also wrote many one-shot mangas. Additionally, he had also worked on the art designs of many characters in the popular RPG gaming Dragon Quest.
Dragon Quest is one of the best games in the video gaming world. Numerous elements were brought to the genre by the series, and it greatly influenced the creation of subsequent role-playing games. So much so, that another big franchise,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
There’s nothing more amazing than when a Pokémon trainer catches a legendary Pokémon. The days and hours of planning to join raids with your team and take down a Legendary or Mega beast together… It all pays off.
But what if Niantic gave us such an insane spawn in the wild? Well, they won’t. They’ll probably mask it as a Ditto or Zorua. And to rookies, catching either of these might be exciting till they learn they’re “not all that.” Sure, the catch may knock off some research tasks, but in the long run these Pokémon only serve mostly to get a Pokédex entry, and maybe occasionally thrown into a PvP battle for some low-tier rewards. But then again, that might be just a Zoroark and not a Ditto.
Zorua evolution in Pokémon Go | Image via CyberCycherus on Yt
To seasoned players, however, it’s not...
But what if Niantic gave us such an insane spawn in the wild? Well, they won’t. They’ll probably mask it as a Ditto or Zorua. And to rookies, catching either of these might be exciting till they learn they’re “not all that.” Sure, the catch may knock off some research tasks, but in the long run these Pokémon only serve mostly to get a Pokédex entry, and maybe occasionally thrown into a PvP battle for some low-tier rewards. But then again, that might be just a Zoroark and not a Ditto.
Zorua evolution in Pokémon Go | Image via CyberCycherus on Yt
To seasoned players, however, it’s not...
- 3/18/2024
- by Divyashree Shashidhar
- FandomWire
Pokemon Go fans are not amused by the upcoming paid event which will feature the one hot topic gamers are always divided about. Microtransactions and games have rarely gotten along well as pay-to-win strategy only benefits a handful of gamers.
Pokemon Go is all set to launch the Verdant Wonders Special Research event later this year and players will need to pay to participate in the event, which has infuriated fans. Pokemon Go still boasts more than 9 million players and also still gets free for all events, however, the recent surge of paid events hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans.
Pokemon Go Players Must Shell Out $7.99 to Obtain Zarude
Players are disappointed with the upcoming Pokemon Go event for which players must pay to participate.
Pokemon Go will launch the Verdant Wonders Special Research event later this month on the 21st and fans are not one bit excited about it,...
Pokemon Go is all set to launch the Verdant Wonders Special Research event later this year and players will need to pay to participate in the event, which has infuriated fans. Pokemon Go still boasts more than 9 million players and also still gets free for all events, however, the recent surge of paid events hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans.
Pokemon Go Players Must Shell Out $7.99 to Obtain Zarude
Players are disappointed with the upcoming Pokemon Go event for which players must pay to participate.
Pokemon Go will launch the Verdant Wonders Special Research event later this month on the 21st and fans are not one bit excited about it,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Ayoub Hassan Adur
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Games Studios and published by Sony Entertainment, has been a massive success. Released in February of this year, the cooperative third-person shooter sold over a million copies within its first month of release.
The player base of Helldivers 2 is already asking for more gameplay elements. While it offers many improvements over its predecessor, a game centered around killing aliens has its limits. Arrowhead Games will have to be innovative to maintain the popularity of their latest title.
The Nature of The Bug
In today’s digital age companies must compete for the constantly shifting attention of users. Palworld, the monster tamer game that received plagiarism accusations, initially bolstered a massive 2.1 million player base count.
SUGGESTEDGiving Xbox Helldivers 2 Fans Hope, Palworld is Finally in Talks to Release on More Systems, Potentially Including PlayStation
Palworld’s release was met with much hype, fueled by the game itself and...
The player base of Helldivers 2 is already asking for more gameplay elements. While it offers many improvements over its predecessor, a game centered around killing aliens has its limits. Arrowhead Games will have to be innovative to maintain the popularity of their latest title.
The Nature of The Bug
In today’s digital age companies must compete for the constantly shifting attention of users. Palworld, the monster tamer game that received plagiarism accusations, initially bolstered a massive 2.1 million player base count.
SUGGESTEDGiving Xbox Helldivers 2 Fans Hope, Palworld is Finally in Talks to Release on More Systems, Potentially Including PlayStation
Palworld’s release was met with much hype, fueled by the game itself and...
- 3/17/2024
- by Chad Glapion
- FandomWire
Wayfarer took the metal world by storm with their sweeping black metal epic album American Gothic in 2023. The album provides a unique look at the history of the United States, and drummer Isaac Faulk has previously discussed numerous different elements that influenced the album’s creation. Faulk’s long-running relationship with anime manifests itself in countless ways in Wayfarer’s music, as well as the music of his numerous other projects like Stormkeep and Blood Incantation. From anime OSTs to subject matter to artistic presentation, the medium is deeply influential in his creative process. I chatted with Faulk to learn a bit more about how Trigun and Flcl were pivotal in making one of the year’s best albums. American Gothic has been such a smash success and ended up on so many “Album of the Year” lists! What was that recording process like? Isaac : The last record was more in this big,...
- 3/16/2024
- by Alex Lebl
- Crunchyroll
One clear memory I have in regards to being a creative, and I’m sure it’s something many creatives have been told, is that my field of choice (in my case writing) is not a real job . Creativity can feel like a space where so many people enjoy what comes out of it... yet don’t miss a beat when it comes to putting it down as an occupation. This is why I’m always so happy to see creators recognized for their work, so you can imagine the joy I felt in seeing Gabe Kunda receive his flowers from Forbes late last year. I first heard Kunda in My Hero Academia for his portrayal of Rock Lock before going down a bit of a rabbit hole with the actor. Not only is he in anime series like Chainsaw Man (the Bat Devil), Hell’s Paradise (Genji Yamada Asaemon) and...
- 3/15/2024
- by Briana Lawrence
- Crunchyroll
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