Studio Pierrot Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Special Video Featuring Naruto, Bleach - Main Image
Studio Pierrot is one of the most prolific anime studios, not to mention one of the oldest. This month marks 45 years since the studio’s founding, and to celebrate, Pierrot shared a special 45th-anniversary video that features its iconic works such as Naruto, Bleach, and many more.
Pierrot released this special video on its official YouTube channel where fans all over the world can enjoy this trip back to memory lane.
This isn’t the only way the studio is celebrating its major milestone though, as there’s also a special pop-up shop that features exclusive anniversary merch.
Iconic Anime Studio Celebrates Anniversary with Special Pop-Up
As part of its 45th anniversary celebration, Pierrot teamed up with Japanese bookstore and specialty retailer Tsutaya for a pop-up shop.
This collaboration pop-up will be available in Tsutaya stores across Japan,...
Studio Pierrot is one of the most prolific anime studios, not to mention one of the oldest. This month marks 45 years since the studio’s founding, and to celebrate, Pierrot shared a special 45th-anniversary video that features its iconic works such as Naruto, Bleach, and many more.
Pierrot released this special video on its official YouTube channel where fans all over the world can enjoy this trip back to memory lane.
This isn’t the only way the studio is celebrating its major milestone though, as there’s also a special pop-up shop that features exclusive anniversary merch.
Iconic Anime Studio Celebrates Anniversary with Special Pop-Up
As part of its 45th anniversary celebration, Pierrot teamed up with Japanese bookstore and specialty retailer Tsutaya for a pop-up shop.
This collaboration pop-up will be available in Tsutaya stores across Japan,...
- 5/2/2024
- EpicStream
Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto features Itachi Uchiha for 24 episodes in the show. However, that does not limit his popularity because the impact he left in those episodes is immaculate. The Uchiha was truly a definition of what a true shinobi should be like, as he willingly showcased himself as a villain and protected the Hidden Leaf Village from the shadows.
Itachi Uchiha
The tragic hero put the safety of the village above his own needs, as he murdered his entire clan and if that wasn’t enough, he went on to infiltrate the Akatsuki to provide valuable information. The entire saga made the character so popular that Kishimoto-san is copying the entire arc in Boruto, as he has decided to make the protagonist have the same faith as the ill-fated Uchiha.
New Naruto Theory Suggests Masashi Kishimoto is Setting Up Boruto For a Greater Destiny
As Boruto has yet to...
Itachi Uchiha
The tragic hero put the safety of the village above his own needs, as he murdered his entire clan and if that wasn’t enough, he went on to infiltrate the Akatsuki to provide valuable information. The entire saga made the character so popular that Kishimoto-san is copying the entire arc in Boruto, as he has decided to make the protagonist have the same faith as the ill-fated Uchiha.
New Naruto Theory Suggests Masashi Kishimoto is Setting Up Boruto For a Greater Destiny
As Boruto has yet to...
- 5/1/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Yoshihiro Togashi is often considered to be one of the most influential manga artists of all time. The mangaka is renowned for his popular works in the shonen genre of manga and anime, especially for his works like Hunter x Hunter and Yu Yu Hakusho. Throughout his works, he will hook the audience with his unique storytelling methods, plot, characters, and imaginative world. As a result, Togashi-san has a dedicated fan following around the world.
Yusuke Urameshi, the protagonist of Yu Yu Hakusho
However, in order to make the characters and plot more relatable, the world must be different, adding the possibility that anything can in the fictional world. While the HxH creator captivates his viewers majorly because of his characters and fascinating world creation, he has quite a surprising opinion when it comes to developing an imaginative world.
Yoshihiro Togashi Has An Interesting Opinion For The World-Building in Manga...
Yusuke Urameshi, the protagonist of Yu Yu Hakusho
However, in order to make the characters and plot more relatable, the world must be different, adding the possibility that anything can in the fictional world. While the HxH creator captivates his viewers majorly because of his characters and fascinating world creation, he has quite a surprising opinion when it comes to developing an imaginative world.
Yoshihiro Togashi Has An Interesting Opinion For The World-Building in Manga...
- 5/1/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
A few years ago, Masashi Kishimoto and Yoshihiro Togashi sat down together for an interview, where they also answered some fan questions about their creative process and other aspects of Naruto and Hunter x Hunter. One fan question during the discussion prompted Togashi to compare Kishimoto to Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli.
Naruto and Sasuke in a still from Naruto
Miyazaki is one of the legends in the anime industry and is known primarily for his works like Spirited Away, The Boy and the Heron, Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and many more. The creator has won two Academy Awards in the Best Animated Feature category for Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron.
During the interview, Kishimoto and Togashi were discussing their drawing skills when they were kids, and that’s when Togashi compared Kishimoto’s skills with Studio Ghibli’s director.
Naruto and Sasuke in a still from Naruto
Miyazaki is one of the legends in the anime industry and is known primarily for his works like Spirited Away, The Boy and the Heron, Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and many more. The creator has won two Academy Awards in the Best Animated Feature category for Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron.
During the interview, Kishimoto and Togashi were discussing their drawing skills when they were kids, and that’s when Togashi compared Kishimoto’s skills with Studio Ghibli’s director.
- 5/1/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Murai in Love Gets New Trailer Ahead of Fall 2024 Release Date Window - Main Image
Following its announcement nearly two years ago, the Murai in Love anime finally has a new trailer highlighting its cast members ahead of the show’s Fall 2024 release date window.
This upcoming anime is a new romantic comedy, and it will be released on Disney+ later this year, meaning it is part of Disney’s push to strengthen the anime lineup of its flagship streaming service.
Murai in Love Is an Upcoming Rom-Com Anime from a Prolific Studio
Much like other romance anime, Murai in Love is based on an ongoing manga, and it’s serialized in the Line Manga magazine
The series follows Ayano Tanaka, a high school teacher who loves otome games. One of the students in the high school is named Murai, and he confesses his feelings to Tanaka.
Unsurprisingly,...
Following its announcement nearly two years ago, the Murai in Love anime finally has a new trailer highlighting its cast members ahead of the show’s Fall 2024 release date window.
This upcoming anime is a new romantic comedy, and it will be released on Disney+ later this year, meaning it is part of Disney’s push to strengthen the anime lineup of its flagship streaming service.
Murai in Love Is an Upcoming Rom-Com Anime from a Prolific Studio
Much like other romance anime, Murai in Love is based on an ongoing manga, and it’s serialized in the Line Manga magazine
The series follows Ayano Tanaka, a high school teacher who loves otome games. One of the students in the high school is named Murai, and he confesses his feelings to Tanaka.
Unsurprisingly,...
- 5/1/2024
- EpicStream
This month marks the 45th anniversary of when anime studio powerhouse Pierrot opened its doors. Since May 1979, Pierrot has had a long history of producing some of the most popular anime around the world, including Naruto , the classic Urusei Yatsura , Yu Yu Hakusho , Bleach and many, many more. To celebrate the occasion, the studio released an anniversary video set to sasanomaly’s “Egaite (Draw).” Related: WcDonald's Becomes Real with First Anime Short by Studio Pierrot Pierrot noted in the description of the video that they “hope to keep bringing exciting shows to generations of anime fans around the world” and asked fans to name their favorite anime produced by the company in the comments. You can catch the latest Pierrot produced series, Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master , right here on Crunchyroll, which describes the anime as such: Welcome to Yamauchi, a world inhabited by the Yatagarasu, a...
- 5/1/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Masashi Kishimoto is one of the most important figures to lead the manga and anime industry in the direction of worldwide popularity. His magnum opus is among the most extraordinary pieces of fiction ever made. Naruto had a massive influence on millions of fans and continues to inspire people through Naruto Uzumaki’s ‘never giving up’ mentality.
Everything that the mangaka did had an unusual reason for it. Fans often ask why the mangaka made Naruto Uzumaki a knucklehead, even though he was a genius. One of the recent interviews of Masashi Kishimoto revealed the reason behind it. The creator gave each character a unique set of characteristics, and in the protagonist’s case, it was the ‘knucklehead’ characteristics.
Naruto Uzumaki’s Personality Was Based On Knuckle-headedness Naruto Uzumaki after the Fourth Great Ninja War (Credit: Studio Pierrot)
Masashi Kishimoto carefully created each character to fulfill every requirement for his magnum opus.
Everything that the mangaka did had an unusual reason for it. Fans often ask why the mangaka made Naruto Uzumaki a knucklehead, even though he was a genius. One of the recent interviews of Masashi Kishimoto revealed the reason behind it. The creator gave each character a unique set of characteristics, and in the protagonist’s case, it was the ‘knucklehead’ characteristics.
Naruto Uzumaki’s Personality Was Based On Knuckle-headedness Naruto Uzumaki after the Fourth Great Ninja War (Credit: Studio Pierrot)
Masashi Kishimoto carefully created each character to fulfill every requirement for his magnum opus.
- 4/30/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
In 2016, Masashi Kishimoto and Yoshihiro Togashi together answered some fan questions about their creations, Naruto and Hunter x Hunter. These questions revolved around their process of drawing such great mangas, their characters, shaping their storylines, and even the inspirations behind the series that motivated them.
Hunter x Hunter
During the discussion, both Kishimoto and Togashi were asked about the concepts from the real world that helped them shape the fantastical universe of their storylines. While Kishimoto explained how he used empathy as a tool to make a connection with readers of the Naruto manga, Togashi had a different approach altogether for Hunter x Hunter.
Togashi explained that he used his own experiences and created a story with references to these experiences. He also talked about how he decided to include the real-life issues of others in his story to make it look more realistic. The ideal example of this was...
Hunter x Hunter
During the discussion, both Kishimoto and Togashi were asked about the concepts from the real world that helped them shape the fantastical universe of their storylines. While Kishimoto explained how he used empathy as a tool to make a connection with readers of the Naruto manga, Togashi had a different approach altogether for Hunter x Hunter.
Togashi explained that he used his own experiences and created a story with references to these experiences. He also talked about how he decided to include the real-life issues of others in his story to make it look more realistic. The ideal example of this was...
- 4/30/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball characters, be they protagonists or antagonists, are known to be some of the strongest characters in the anime and manga universe. One such character is Beerus, the God of Destruction of Universe 7. Although he is now a supporting character in Dragon Ball Super, he was introduced as one of the strongest villains Akira Toriyama’s universe has ever seen.
The Dragon Ball universe
There are very few characters in the anime and manga world who can be compared to the extremely dangerous strength of the God of Destruction. Even the likes of Goku and Vegeta together could not defeat the character. However, Jujutsu Kaisen fans have recently made a claim that might not be liked by Dragon Ball fans.
Fans of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen shared a post on X(Formerly Twitter) that pointed out that the antagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen, Sukuna, might be stronger than Beerus.
The Dragon Ball universe
There are very few characters in the anime and manga world who can be compared to the extremely dangerous strength of the God of Destruction. Even the likes of Goku and Vegeta together could not defeat the character. However, Jujutsu Kaisen fans have recently made a claim that might not be liked by Dragon Ball fans.
Fans of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen shared a post on X(Formerly Twitter) that pointed out that the antagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen, Sukuna, might be stronger than Beerus.
- 4/30/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
It is a rare opportunity to see two legendary mangakas discuss their likes and dislikes. So when Jump Giga rounded up Masashi Kishimoto and Yoshihiro Togashi, you can bet it was an interview to remember.
In the following discussion, the legendary mangakas discuss not only their individual works but also their shared experience as mangakas. From how to make manga more relatable to the worst tropes in serialization, it has it all.
Masashi Kishimoto and Yoshihiro Togashi Were Warned Against This Mistake
In the interview with Jump Giga, both Masashi Kishimoto and Yoshihiro Togashi found the chance to geek out about everything they loved about manga. Both of them bonded over their love for drawing and Kishimoto got the chance to reveal that he is a sucker for drawing long distance and wide-lens shots.
Gon in Hunter x Hunter
The discussion slowly shifted to making fantasy worlds relatable and some...
In the following discussion, the legendary mangakas discuss not only their individual works but also their shared experience as mangakas. From how to make manga more relatable to the worst tropes in serialization, it has it all.
Masashi Kishimoto and Yoshihiro Togashi Were Warned Against This Mistake
In the interview with Jump Giga, both Masashi Kishimoto and Yoshihiro Togashi found the chance to geek out about everything they loved about manga. Both of them bonded over their love for drawing and Kishimoto got the chance to reveal that he is a sucker for drawing long distance and wide-lens shots.
Gon in Hunter x Hunter
The discussion slowly shifted to making fantasy worlds relatable and some...
- 4/30/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto, One Piece by Eiichiro Oda, and Bleach by Tite Kubo are the well-deserving Big Three of the anime and manga world. These three series form the foundation of Weekly Shonen Jump, and they have proven their worth with a strong fan base that has followed them for years.
Naruto in Naruto Shippuden
Although all three of them have their own respective qualities that define them and their popularity, fans have always debated which anime or manga among the three is considered to be the best. They have compared storylines, characters, attacks, animations, sales, fanbase, and much more, but everyone has their own opinions.
However, there is one aspect where Kishimoto’s Naruto has been better than One Piece and Bleach. The trait is overly sexualizing female characters. A post on X(Formerly Twitter) pointed out that both Oda and Kubo have been accused of being sexist...
Naruto in Naruto Shippuden
Although all three of them have their own respective qualities that define them and their popularity, fans have always debated which anime or manga among the three is considered to be the best. They have compared storylines, characters, attacks, animations, sales, fanbase, and much more, but everyone has their own opinions.
However, there is one aspect where Kishimoto’s Naruto has been better than One Piece and Bleach. The trait is overly sexualizing female characters. A post on X(Formerly Twitter) pointed out that both Oda and Kubo have been accused of being sexist...
- 4/30/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Demon Slayer has been one of the most popular anime of the modern generation. The manga earned worldwide fame, and then it was adapted into an anime. Apart from the plot and the action-packed sequences, it had a top-notch animation. Throughout all the seasons and films, the fans enjoyed the animation the most. Few anime could match the level of Ufotable.
Following the massive success of Demon Slayer anime, Ufotable became an admired animation studio. Seeing how they transformed Koyoharu Gotouge’s magnum opus into a visual treat, Studio Pierrot wanted to follow that path to achieve the same level with Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3. The reason for the sudden change has been upheld by Studio Pierrot’s President, Michiyuki Honma.
Studio Pierrot Will Follow Ufotable’s Footsteps Uzui Tengen vs. Gyutaro showcased Ufotable’s animation skills (Credit: Ufotable)
Studio Pierrot has animated several notable anime, including Naruto Shippuden,...
Following the massive success of Demon Slayer anime, Ufotable became an admired animation studio. Seeing how they transformed Koyoharu Gotouge’s magnum opus into a visual treat, Studio Pierrot wanted to follow that path to achieve the same level with Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3. The reason for the sudden change has been upheld by Studio Pierrot’s President, Michiyuki Honma.
Studio Pierrot Will Follow Ufotable’s Footsteps Uzui Tengen vs. Gyutaro showcased Ufotable’s animation skills (Credit: Ufotable)
Studio Pierrot has animated several notable anime, including Naruto Shippuden,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Manga has been a great source of amusement for audiences of every age group. As manga readers, the joy and excitement we experience after reading a chapter is amazing. However, manga authors go through many struggles to produce chapters weekly, making it one of the most challenging professions.
Mangaka Masashi Kishimoto. | Credit: Screengrab from Star Session’s interview on YouTube.
Even after going through all that toil and creating mesmerizing art and details over days, fans often glance at it and move on within a few seconds. Only a handful take the time to notice the intricate details meticulously crafted by the author, which are often overlooked in weekly publications. This is Masashi Kishimoto’s belief, as he explained in an interview in 2016 when asked about weekly manga publications.
Most readers ignore small details, according to Masashi Kishimoto
Being a manga artist is extremely tiring, as you have to sacrifice many things,...
Mangaka Masashi Kishimoto. | Credit: Screengrab from Star Session’s interview on YouTube.
Even after going through all that toil and creating mesmerizing art and details over days, fans often glance at it and move on within a few seconds. Only a handful take the time to notice the intricate details meticulously crafted by the author, which are often overlooked in weekly publications. This is Masashi Kishimoto’s belief, as he explained in an interview in 2016 when asked about weekly manga publications.
Most readers ignore small details, according to Masashi Kishimoto
Being a manga artist is extremely tiring, as you have to sacrifice many things,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Jiyad Shaikh
- FandomWire
The mythical world of Naruto, which features supernatural elements such as Ninjas and Jutsus, may appear to be the most intriguing aspect of Masashi Kishimoto’s work, yet it was not the primary focus. Kishimoto once stated that the trouble with a fantasy universe is that fans can’t draw parallels between imagination and reality.
A still from Naruto: Shippuden
He was well aware of the issue, which is why he included some real-world elements in Naruto to make it more relatable to the viewers. This makes the moralistic aspect of the story easier for readers and viewers to understand. Although this may have become common now, when Naruto started, this was quite a big deal.
In an interview, Kishimoto revealed the minute details that he included which helped the series form a connection with the real world and make it more easy to understand for viewers.
Masashi Kishimoto Draws...
A still from Naruto: Shippuden
He was well aware of the issue, which is why he included some real-world elements in Naruto to make it more relatable to the viewers. This makes the moralistic aspect of the story easier for readers and viewers to understand. Although this may have become common now, when Naruto started, this was quite a big deal.
In an interview, Kishimoto revealed the minute details that he included which helped the series form a connection with the real world and make it more easy to understand for viewers.
Masashi Kishimoto Draws...
- 4/29/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
As we have written on more than one occasion, the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime is slowly heating up for its third part, which is scheduled to air sometime this year. We have also reported that the series is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the anime’s premiere with a special exhibition in Japan, which is part of the preparation for the upcoming arc. Now, as we have said, the Bleach anime is on a break while the manga is officially over (although fans are hopeful that another arc might appear in the future), which is actually a great time to revisit the series as a whole and reveal some shocking and surprising information about how the series was created as a whole.
We know that Bleach started off as a small project, but it turned out to be one of the biggest manga in history, becoming a part of...
We know that Bleach started off as a small project, but it turned out to be one of the biggest manga in history, becoming a part of...
- 4/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Reece Young is an emerging artist with a love of anime that he wears on his sleeve. If you follow his social media accounts, you’ll notice something anime related either on him or in the background of most of his posts. Which is why it makes so much sense for his new single, “Am I Wrong” to be featured here on Crunchyroll! But does anime work its way into his music in other ways? Read our conversation with him below and keep that new single spinning! What is your anime origin story? Reece : It’s actually been a pretty recent addition in my life. But I hit a certain age and had a, I don’t know, I guess a mindset shift and now I’m all about it. It was probably right before and definitely during our long lockdown, I tossed on Naruto . Now I have four...
- 4/29/2024
- by Alex Lebl
- Crunchyroll
Goku, the protagonist of Dragon Ball and one of the strongest characters in the anime world, is known for a lot of things. From his goofy attitude to his never-ending hunger to fight strong opponents, Goku has developed quite a distinctive personality for himself. But one thing that makes him iconic is his unique hair.
Goku’s Super Saiyan Hairstyle
Goku’s hairstyle is one of the most popular traits of the character. His different Saiyan forms have had different hairstyles, and fans have loved all of them. These hairstyles also became a depiction of his various power-ups in the Dragon Ball universe. His style became so iconic that Akira Toriyama started using it with other Saiyan characters too.
However, Toriyama once revealed that Goku’s unique hair is not just a fashion statement or a power depiction, but it helps him compensate for a major factor in the Dragon Ball manga.
Goku’s Super Saiyan Hairstyle
Goku’s hairstyle is one of the most popular traits of the character. His different Saiyan forms have had different hairstyles, and fans have loved all of them. These hairstyles also became a depiction of his various power-ups in the Dragon Ball universe. His style became so iconic that Akira Toriyama started using it with other Saiyan characters too.
However, Toriyama once revealed that Goku’s unique hair is not just a fashion statement or a power depiction, but it helps him compensate for a major factor in the Dragon Ball manga.
- 4/29/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has quickly become one of the year’s most anticipated games. Bandai Namco created a great first impression, making fans eager to play the new entry in the franchise. According to several trailers and gameplay, the game will have more than 160 playable characters.
The characters will be from all the sagas of the anime, from Dragon Ball Z to Super. But some fans also expected that some manga characters would make it into the game. A discussion on Reddit made it clear that this will not happen, and the title will only have anime fighters.
Manga Characters Will Not Be Featured in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will be released sometime between 2024 and 2025.
Dragon Ball fans on Reddit have been discussing manga characters coming to the upcoming title and the discussion quickly concluded that the manga character should not be featured. Fans know...
The characters will be from all the sagas of the anime, from Dragon Ball Z to Super. But some fans also expected that some manga characters would make it into the game. A discussion on Reddit made it clear that this will not happen, and the title will only have anime fighters.
Manga Characters Will Not Be Featured in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will be released sometime between 2024 and 2025.
Dragon Ball fans on Reddit have been discussing manga characters coming to the upcoming title and the discussion quickly concluded that the manga character should not be featured. Fans know...
- 4/29/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
In their quest to create a unique character, mangakas often build an overpowered or ‘stronger than the rest’ protagonist, who has plot armor from the get-go. Whether it is Dragon Ball or One Piece, the heroes are always a class apart. So, how come Naruto turned out to be such a goofy loser?
For Masashi Kishimoto, off-screen character development is not a viable option, which is why he built Naruto from scratch. For a major part of the anime, the protagonist is seen losing, suffering, training, and getting defeated until he learns from all his mistakes.
Consequently, watching Naruto’s journey helped readers and watchers develop a close bond with him.
How is Naruto ‘Different’?
Masashi Kishimoto took inspiration from himself while creating Naruto. He was a poor student, who gave up very easily. He created Naruto to resemble what he always wanted to be: resilient. In an interview published...
For Masashi Kishimoto, off-screen character development is not a viable option, which is why he built Naruto from scratch. For a major part of the anime, the protagonist is seen losing, suffering, training, and getting defeated until he learns from all his mistakes.
Consequently, watching Naruto’s journey helped readers and watchers develop a close bond with him.
How is Naruto ‘Different’?
Masashi Kishimoto took inspiration from himself while creating Naruto. He was a poor student, who gave up very easily. He created Naruto to resemble what he always wanted to be: resilient. In an interview published...
- 4/28/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
If Orochimaru’s 180-degree turn in Naruto Shippuden was surprising to you, you still have a lot more to process. From being a slimy snake bent on destroying Konoha to losing his toxic ambition and helping Sasuke, the Sannin has come a long way.
Once again. Masashi Kishimoto has created a complex character who goes beyond his role as a villain to add meaning to the series as a whole. Orochimaru settles down in Boruto and even takes care of Mitsuki, his partial clone who studies with Boruto.
However, just like any other child, Mitsuki also becomes curious about his guardian. Orochimaru’s parenting moment reveals a lot about him.
Orochimaru’s History in Naruto
Before we get into the whole discussion of gender fluidity, first fans need to understand Orochimaru’s history, and how he developed his opinion. Orochimaru developed the Living Corpse Reincarnation technique that allowed him to...
Once again. Masashi Kishimoto has created a complex character who goes beyond his role as a villain to add meaning to the series as a whole. Orochimaru settles down in Boruto and even takes care of Mitsuki, his partial clone who studies with Boruto.
However, just like any other child, Mitsuki also becomes curious about his guardian. Orochimaru’s parenting moment reveals a lot about him.
Orochimaru’s History in Naruto
Before we get into the whole discussion of gender fluidity, first fans need to understand Orochimaru’s history, and how he developed his opinion. Orochimaru developed the Living Corpse Reincarnation technique that allowed him to...
- 4/28/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
In 1986, when the first episode of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball was released, no one knew that the series would become a pillar of the anime industry. Dragon Ball was the first series that introduced the anime world to a global audience, and even after 40 years, the series is still making waves.
Dragon Ball Z
Toriyama, the mastermind behind the story, once in an interview talked about the anime adaptation of his manga and how it affected the overall popularity of Dragon Ball. The creator also explained his contributions to the anime series and how involved he is with Toei Animation in the creation of the Dragon Ball anime.
During the interview, the Dragon Ball creator revealed that he initially had only one demand from Toei Animation regarding the anime series, and it essentially worked in favor of the series, making it a huge success in the anime industry.
Akira...
Dragon Ball Z
Toriyama, the mastermind behind the story, once in an interview talked about the anime adaptation of his manga and how it affected the overall popularity of Dragon Ball. The creator also explained his contributions to the anime series and how involved he is with Toei Animation in the creation of the Dragon Ball anime.
During the interview, the Dragon Ball creator revealed that he initially had only one demand from Toei Animation regarding the anime series, and it essentially worked in favor of the series, making it a huge success in the anime industry.
Akira...
- 4/28/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Eiichiro Oda has introduced a lot of characters in One Piece, but according to fans, the cutest character among them is Tony Tony Chopper, the doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates. Chopper first appeared during the Drum Island arc, and the backstory of the character melted the hearts of every One Piece fan.
Tony Tony Chopper – Before The Time Skip
The major credit for Chopper’s cuteness goes to Ikue Ootani, the voice actor for the character. Ootani is known for playing Pikachu in Pokémon, Konohamaru in Naruto, and Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya in Detective Conan. Ootani’s voice is one of the cutest voices in the anime industry, and her roles certainly reflect that.
During an interview, Oda talked about Ootani’s role as Chopper. He praised her and stated that because of her, Oda had to change one major rule about mascots. Mascots are cute or comedic side characters who...
Tony Tony Chopper – Before The Time Skip
The major credit for Chopper’s cuteness goes to Ikue Ootani, the voice actor for the character. Ootani is known for playing Pikachu in Pokémon, Konohamaru in Naruto, and Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya in Detective Conan. Ootani’s voice is one of the cutest voices in the anime industry, and her roles certainly reflect that.
During an interview, Oda talked about Ootani’s role as Chopper. He praised her and stated that because of her, Oda had to change one major rule about mascots. Mascots are cute or comedic side characters who...
- 4/28/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Naruto is one of the most legendary anime-manga series, featuring a wide variety of characters and numerous villages. It is packed with action, plot twists, suspense, and soul-shattering deaths. Masashi Kishimoto has penned multiple arcs, with one of the most legendary arcs being the Chunin Exam arc, which significantly altered the flow of the story.
Mangaka Masashi Kishimoto. | Credit: Screengrab from Star Session’s interview on YouTube.
Despite being one of the strongest and most fan-favorite arcs, we might never have seen it if Masashi Kishimoto’s editors hadn’t forced him to draw it. The author revealed that he was not into the idea of drawing any tournament arcs because it would “kill” him; however, he had to give in to his editor’s persuasion, as they clearly stated to him that he had to do it even if it killed him, resulting in one of the greatest arcs ever.
Mangaka Masashi Kishimoto. | Credit: Screengrab from Star Session’s interview on YouTube.
Despite being one of the strongest and most fan-favorite arcs, we might never have seen it if Masashi Kishimoto’s editors hadn’t forced him to draw it. The author revealed that he was not into the idea of drawing any tournament arcs because it would “kill” him; however, he had to give in to his editor’s persuasion, as they clearly stated to him that he had to do it even if it killed him, resulting in one of the greatest arcs ever.
- 4/27/2024
- by Jiyad Shaikh
- FandomWire
Masashi Kishimoto has always been a master at what he does, hence being regarded as one of the most skilled and talented mangaka of the shonen genre. His storytelling abilities coincide with the extraordinary character designs and sketches, contributing to what makes Naruto such a well-liked series.
Naruto in Naruto Shippuden
Be it the movies, anime, or manga, it stands in the big three for a season no one can turn a blind eye to. Such a case also justifies the fact as to why a live-action movie would work towards increasing an already massive fan following. However, it took years of practice to perfect such a piece of art.
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Interestingly enough, it wasn’t his storytelling skills that he focused on back when he started drawing, but specific body parts.
Naruto in Naruto Shippuden
Be it the movies, anime, or manga, it stands in the big three for a season no one can turn a blind eye to. Such a case also justifies the fact as to why a live-action movie would work towards increasing an already massive fan following. However, it took years of practice to perfect such a piece of art.
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Interestingly enough, it wasn’t his storytelling skills that he focused on back when he started drawing, but specific body parts.
- 4/27/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Akira Toriyama is the one who revolutionized the manga and anime industry. The Dragon Ball franchise set up the path for the Big Three to gain worldwide popularity and become a pillar of the business. Every hardcore anime fan knows that Dragon Ball was inspired by Kung Fu. Akira Toriyama even based one of the characters on Jackie Chan.
The mangaka was a massive fan of Kung-Fu. His magnum opus is a big proof of him being a martial arts fan. Apart from Jackie Chan, there is another famous martial artist who inspired Toriyama sensei.
His paralyzing gaze was shown through Goku while he was on planet Namek. The mentioned martial artist is none other than Bruce Lee. The Kung-Fu star was always with Akira Toriyama in his thoughts and soul.
Akira Toriyama Used A Bruce Lee Reference In His Magnum Opus Bruce Lee from Enter the Dragon (Credit: Warner Bros....
The mangaka was a massive fan of Kung-Fu. His magnum opus is a big proof of him being a martial arts fan. Apart from Jackie Chan, there is another famous martial artist who inspired Toriyama sensei.
His paralyzing gaze was shown through Goku while he was on planet Namek. The mentioned martial artist is none other than Bruce Lee. The Kung-Fu star was always with Akira Toriyama in his thoughts and soul.
Akira Toriyama Used A Bruce Lee Reference In His Magnum Opus Bruce Lee from Enter the Dragon (Credit: Warner Bros....
- 4/26/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Note: This article was written by Jameel Raeburn. What’s the ideal starter anime? It’s the question for every anime enthusiast who is recommending a series, or an exploratory watcher curious to dive into the world of anime for the first time. However, there’s no clear answer. While anime is thankfully more accessible than it’s ever been, there are so many characters, plots, genres and themes that you might feel overwhelmed at first glance. You may turn to friends to hopefully nudge you in the right direction, but you can get thirty conflicting answers from thirty different people. The idea of what’s the perfect starter anime has been hotly debated online. In an interview with Michael B. Jordan , the actor revealed his five anime recommendations for those who haven’t watched it before. “ One Piece , Dragon Ball , Naruto , Bleach , and Hunter x Hunter ” were his responses.
- 4/26/2024
- by Guest Author
- Crunchyroll
Goku, the protagonist of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball, has received multiple power-ups over the years. From Super Saiyan 1 to Ultra Instinct, Goku’s strength has significantly grown in the series as he unlocks new forms every time he faces a strong rival or antagonist in Dragon Ball. These forms are the result of his extreme training and the need to save everyone.
Goku Ultra Instinct
However, there is one power-up of Goku that may have taken inspiration from another popular anime series. This power-up is called Perfected Ultra Instinct (Giant Form), and it looks like for this ability, Toriyama took inspiration from Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto. Toriyama’s taking inspiration from Naruto is a big achievement for Kishimoto.
The Giant Form of Ultra Instinct looks a lot like one of the strongest Uchiha techniques, called Susanoo. It made an appearance in Dragon Ball Super on two separate occasions, and...
Goku Ultra Instinct
However, there is one power-up of Goku that may have taken inspiration from another popular anime series. This power-up is called Perfected Ultra Instinct (Giant Form), and it looks like for this ability, Toriyama took inspiration from Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto. Toriyama’s taking inspiration from Naruto is a big achievement for Kishimoto.
The Giant Form of Ultra Instinct looks a lot like one of the strongest Uchiha techniques, called Susanoo. It made an appearance in Dragon Ball Super on two separate occasions, and...
- 4/26/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Makoto Yukimura’s Vinland Saga has established itself as one of the greatest historical epic manga and anime series ever created. The mangaka has clevery infused various themes such as drama, action, and revenge. In addition to featuring complex themes, it takes Thorfinn, the series’ protagonist on a journey of avenging his father and redeeming his actions.
A still from Vinland Saga
Yukimura’s work can be labeled as a fiercely intelligent work of fiction taking place in the Viking Age, which critically comments on human nature and character. However, the whole Vinland Saga that we know, and love would have been quite different as Makoto Yukimura had different ideas for the manga. The mangaka initially pitched that the protagonist of his mangaka would be a slave, but his editor told him to change the beginning which resulted in the greatest story to be ever told.
Makoto Yukimura Had a...
A still from Vinland Saga
Yukimura’s work can be labeled as a fiercely intelligent work of fiction taking place in the Viking Age, which critically comments on human nature and character. However, the whole Vinland Saga that we know, and love would have been quite different as Makoto Yukimura had different ideas for the manga. The mangaka initially pitched that the protagonist of his mangaka would be a slave, but his editor told him to change the beginning which resulted in the greatest story to be ever told.
Makoto Yukimura Had a...
- 4/25/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Masashi Kishimoto has always been very careful in crafting the characters in both Naruto and Boruto. That is not to say that Eiichiro Oda doesn’t pay attention to One Piece characters. Quite the contrary, seeing that both the mangaka have excellently developed some of the most loved characters in the shonen genre altogether.
A still from Kishimoto’s Naruto.
Through the various characters, there have been depictions of characters that go beyond realms of black and white and into the grey area of blurring complexity. A character can be morally white or morally grey, but what makes them even better is when these two hemispheres start to collide, forming a constant struggle to understand moral standing.
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A still from Kishimoto’s Naruto.
Through the various characters, there have been depictions of characters that go beyond realms of black and white and into the grey area of blurring complexity. A character can be morally white or morally grey, but what makes them even better is when these two hemispheres start to collide, forming a constant struggle to understand moral standing.
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Masashi Kishimoto may be better at expressing...
- 4/25/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is undoubtedly one of the biggest if not the biggest fantasy series of all times, so it doesn’t really surprise us that it’s been an inspiraton for many authors from different fields. Whether it’s other authors who have used Tolkien’s series as a basis for their own fictional worlds, or authors who have adapted Tolkiene’s stories into other media, many have been inspired by the fantasy epic and we can understand why that is, as The Lord of the Rings is a truly amazing franchise.
On the other hand, Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto franchise enjoys a similar reputation in the world of anime and manga, as it is among the “Big Three” anime series (alongside Bleach and One Piece), and it is considered to be one of the most popular and influential animanga series overall; the series is...
On the other hand, Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto franchise enjoys a similar reputation in the world of anime and manga, as it is among the “Big Three” anime series (alongside Bleach and One Piece), and it is considered to be one of the most popular and influential animanga series overall; the series is...
- 4/25/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex’s latest chapter has turned heads in the most unimaginable ways. The unexpected return of the nine-tailed beast has taken fans aback. Seeing Kurama first die in the series was enough of a tragedy for the Uzumaki family, especially for Naruto. However, its return has been one that was gradually hinted at, only becoming even more possible now.
Boruto’s Rasengan Uzuhiko technique
A lot of doors get opened with the possibility introduced in the latest chapters. More so, there is a strong chance that things turn completely topsy-turvy with the reintroduction of Kurama. Especially the probability of Naruto’s untamed energy roaming about freely after Kurama’s death.
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Perhaps even in Jura, who might just be the evil incarnate of the nine-tailed beast.
Boruto’s Rasengan Uzuhiko technique
A lot of doors get opened with the possibility introduced in the latest chapters. More so, there is a strong chance that things turn completely topsy-turvy with the reintroduction of Kurama. Especially the probability of Naruto’s untamed energy roaming about freely after Kurama’s death.
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Perhaps even in Jura, who might just be the evil incarnate of the nine-tailed beast.
- 4/24/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
When it comes to collabs, barely any game will beat Fortnite. Be it with John Wick, Star Wars, or Lego, this popular battle royale title has given us so many memorable opportunities to live our favorite franchise in our favorite game.
After tying up with popular animes like Jujutsu Kaisen, Naruto, One Piece, and many more, Fortnite is once again gearing up to collaborate with another famous anime title, My Hero Academia. However, this is not the first time this Epic Games title has gone shoulder to shoulder with this renowned anime.
My Hero Academia Villains in Fortnite Fans will very soon cherish Fortnite x My Hero Acadmia once again.
This is going to be the third time that Fortnite is going to collaborate with My Hero Academia. The last time it happened was in Chapter 4 Season 1 and Chapter 4 Season 4. Now, according to credible leaker/data miner Wenso and insider Hypex,...
After tying up with popular animes like Jujutsu Kaisen, Naruto, One Piece, and many more, Fortnite is once again gearing up to collaborate with another famous anime title, My Hero Academia. However, this is not the first time this Epic Games title has gone shoulder to shoulder with this renowned anime.
My Hero Academia Villains in Fortnite Fans will very soon cherish Fortnite x My Hero Acadmia once again.
This is going to be the third time that Fortnite is going to collaborate with My Hero Academia. The last time it happened was in Chapter 4 Season 1 and Chapter 4 Season 4. Now, according to credible leaker/data miner Wenso and insider Hypex,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
Growing up I remember being told that anime was just a "phase" that we'd all get over. Rappers like Cochise prove that's not the case, making his love for anime known to anyone who listens to his music. "I’m a rapper out of Florida who loves to rap about cool things I experience in life, which makes anime so strong in my music," Cochise said in our interview and boy, did he mean it when he said the anime influence was strong . Related: Multi-Dimensional Recording Artist Iniko on Inspiring Shonen Anime and Characters That Fit Their Lyrics Cochise's hit song "Hatchback" has nods to several anime in its lyrics, whether it's giving Yu Yu Hakusho's Kuwabara a shout-out or talking about how he's in Tokyo (with his ghouls). It's not just the lyrics, though. Cochise dresses up as some notable anime characters like Doflamingo from One Piece and has direct,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Briana Lawrence
- Crunchyroll
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
Anime’s popularity can be attributed to a number of factors, including its diverse genres, unique storytelling methods, and its unique art style. But what makes anime more interesting is how they include raw violence to add an extra layer of intensity and realism to their plot. Nowadays, anime studios are censoring themselves as they are making anime following Western standards.
A still from Studio Pierrot’s Naruto Shippuden
Michiyuki Honma, the President of Studio Pierrot warns how tampering with the original identity of anime would immensely harm the anime industry. He asserts his point by pointing out how the success of a number of renowned anime series is based on their violence and comprising with their standards would only harm the art form as it would make it immensely boring to watch.
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Otakus would...
A still from Studio Pierrot’s Naruto Shippuden
Michiyuki Honma, the President of Studio Pierrot warns how tampering with the original identity of anime would immensely harm the anime industry. He asserts his point by pointing out how the success of a number of renowned anime series is based on their violence and comprising with their standards would only harm the art form as it would make it immensely boring to watch.
Studio Pierrot’s President Warns Anime Studios To Not Tamper With Anime’s Core Identity
Otakus would...
- 4/23/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
A long-standing Shonen anime like Naruto is bound to have a few deaths. After all, it’s a series about the fight for the Shinobi’s way of life and not just a comedy anime. Masashi Kishimoto develops his characters to the point that fans can relate to all of them.
So when a character dies, they are genuinely mourned. However, some deaths could have been avoided in Naruto and fans think Neji’s is one of them.
This powerful and loyal shinobi died trying to protect Hinata and Naruto, but was it necessary to kill him? Here are some of the explanations why fans think Neji was brought up just to get killed.
Neji Sacrificed Himself to Solidify Naruto and Hinata’s Relationship Neji fights Kidomaru | Naruto Fandom
As stated earlier, Neji died while protecting Naruto and Hinata from an attack by Obito. With his dying breath, he reminded...
So when a character dies, they are genuinely mourned. However, some deaths could have been avoided in Naruto and fans think Neji’s is one of them.
This powerful and loyal shinobi died trying to protect Hinata and Naruto, but was it necessary to kill him? Here are some of the explanations why fans think Neji was brought up just to get killed.
Neji Sacrificed Himself to Solidify Naruto and Hinata’s Relationship Neji fights Kidomaru | Naruto Fandom
As stated earlier, Neji died while protecting Naruto and Hinata from an attack by Obito. With his dying breath, he reminded...
- 4/23/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
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
The proper implementation of the concept of legacy is a challenging affair in Shounen manga, as is seen in some of the immensely popular titles like Naruto and Dragonball Z. Most often, the weight of the fan favorite iconic characters burdens their legacy immensely, thereby hindering their growth as individual characters. Thankfully, that’s not the case in Shaman King: Flowers, a spin-off and sequel to the original Shaman King created by Hiroyuki Takei, that focuses on the future of the series by charting the journey of Hana Asakura, the son of legendary shaman duo Yoh Asakura and Anna Kyoyama. The series relies on the world-building established in the original series but doesn’t let go of the sense of individuality it has managed to create for itself.
The first twelve episodes of Shaman King: Flowers mainly work as an introduction to Hana’s world, bringing in new characters—legacies...
The first twelve episodes of Shaman King: Flowers mainly work as an introduction to Hana’s world, bringing in new characters—legacies...
- 4/22/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Action shonen anime dominates the medium, for better and worse. Every big franchise eventually gets an original movie — or a dozen. "One Piece" has 15, "Dragon Ball" 24, and "Naruto" has 11.
The problem is that these mostly tend to be non canonical movies without much consequence. They are cute, fun adventures, for sure. Still, they are more concerned with providing fan service than providing substance. The best ones are those that manage to make the most out of their non canonical status and present truly experimental movies, like the best of the "One Piece" films.
Now comes "Spy x Family: Code White," a movie based on one of the most popular manga, published in Shonen Jump magazine — which makes this technically a shonen anime movie, regardless of its actual genre. The premise is simple. Loid is a spy, Yor is an assassin, and together they fake a family for convenience (and for...
The problem is that these mostly tend to be non canonical movies without much consequence. They are cute, fun adventures, for sure. Still, they are more concerned with providing fan service than providing substance. The best ones are those that manage to make the most out of their non canonical status and present truly experimental movies, like the best of the "One Piece" films.
Now comes "Spy x Family: Code White," a movie based on one of the most popular manga, published in Shonen Jump magazine — which makes this technically a shonen anime movie, regardless of its actual genre. The premise is simple. Loid is a spy, Yor is an assassin, and together they fake a family for convenience (and for...
- 4/21/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, has blessed the anime and manga communities with his works. His creations like Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump have opened the realm of manga to a global audience that has now fallen in love with the anime and manga industry, making it one of the biggest entertainment artworks of all time.
The Dragon Ball universe
However, Toriyama revealed in an interview that he did not plan to send the drafts of his magnum opus, Dragon Ball, to Weekly Shonen Jump. Rather, he wanted to send it to Weekly Shonen Magazine at first but, ultimately, was forced to get his work published in Weekly Shonen Jump. Toriyama’s first manga, Dr. Slump, was already a big deal in Weekly Shonen Magazine at the time.
While it was a forced decision, it worked in the favor of the series, as it went on to inspire...
The Dragon Ball universe
However, Toriyama revealed in an interview that he did not plan to send the drafts of his magnum opus, Dragon Ball, to Weekly Shonen Jump. Rather, he wanted to send it to Weekly Shonen Magazine at first but, ultimately, was forced to get his work published in Weekly Shonen Jump. Toriyama’s first manga, Dr. Slump, was already a big deal in Weekly Shonen Magazine at the time.
While it was a forced decision, it worked in the favor of the series, as it went on to inspire...
- 4/21/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
When we talk about the greatest anime of all time, one of the most common names among the audience is Tite Kubo’s magnum opus Bleach. If you are familiar with the story, you will realize that it can easily compete for that title. Filled with numerous captivating concepts such as Soul Reaper, Quincies, and a power system that is easy to understand, Bleach is truly a work of art.
Sternritter organization in Bleach
Bleach managed to captivate the audience with its wide array of characters, each of whom was given in-depth development for the fans. The characters were meticulously crafted and made sure that none of their potential ever went to waste. In a Shonen Jump interview in 2006, Tite Kubo revealed that he loved the characters as if they were real. This connection between the creator and the characters became the reason for the series’ surreal success.
Tite Kubo...
Sternritter organization in Bleach
Bleach managed to captivate the audience with its wide array of characters, each of whom was given in-depth development for the fans. The characters were meticulously crafted and made sure that none of their potential ever went to waste. In a Shonen Jump interview in 2006, Tite Kubo revealed that he loved the characters as if they were real. This connection between the creator and the characters became the reason for the series’ surreal success.
Tite Kubo...
- 4/21/2024
- by Jiyad Shaikh
- FandomWire
Although modern fans of anime will be better acquainted with studios such as Mappa and Ufotable, true anime fans will know that Studio Pierrot is, without a doubt, one of the biggest industry companies and a production company that brought us a series of memorable series, including but not limited to Bleach, Naruto, Tokyo Ghoul, Black Clover, etc. Studio Pierrot is undoubtedly one of the biggest and best players in the anime market, and its CEO, Michiyuki Honma, has recently given an interview to Comic Natalie, where he talked about the studio, its financial status, as well as the plans he has for the future.
Honma revealed a lot of information about the studio’s current and upcoming plans, revealing what many fans will find interesting, i.e., that Studio Pierrot might shift to an old way of broadcasting, which could usher an interesting shift in the anime industry and...
Honma revealed a lot of information about the studio’s current and upcoming plans, revealing what many fans will find interesting, i.e., that Studio Pierrot might shift to an old way of broadcasting, which could usher an interesting shift in the anime industry and...
- 4/21/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The manga industry has been gifted with a lot of talented creators, including Masashi Kishimoto and Hiro Mashima, i.e. the genius minds behind Naruto and Fairy Tail respectively. However, all of these mangakas have different styles and approaches based on their own personal preferences and ways of thinking, and not all of them follow the same process while developing their respective storylines.
(L-r): Naruto and Fairy Tail.
That being, mangaka Mashima sensei even proved this claim that not all mangakas use the same approach while curating their masterpieces by revealing how he had no idea how one of his best manga projects would ever end. This goes contradictory to Mangaka Kishimoto sensei, who once revealed that he had known right from the beginning how he wanted to end his iconic saga!
This One Fact Sets Hiro Mashima Apart From Masashi Kishimoto
Usually, artists and comic book creators know...
(L-r): Naruto and Fairy Tail.
That being, mangaka Mashima sensei even proved this claim that not all mangakas use the same approach while curating their masterpieces by revealing how he had no idea how one of his best manga projects would ever end. This goes contradictory to Mangaka Kishimoto sensei, who once revealed that he had known right from the beginning how he wanted to end his iconic saga!
This One Fact Sets Hiro Mashima Apart From Masashi Kishimoto
Usually, artists and comic book creators know...
- 4/21/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Fairy Tail is a classic anime series that has its own unique position. It might not have the fame of the big three of shonen manga, but for numerous fans, it was their entrance into the universe of anime and manga.
Fairy Tail is considered by author Hiro Mashima as his greatest work, even though he has been involved with other projects too. The plot is based on a common topic, showing the influence of friendship, which might be exactly what new anime fans require.
Natsu in Fairy Tail
Even though Fairy Tail is usually light and comical, it has given us some very scary bad guys in forms of dragons, demons, and deranged immortals. In a world where magic is everywhere and can appear in many forms, it’s not surprising that certain individuals would use their powers for evil purposes. The existence of these powerful enemies makes the...
Fairy Tail is considered by author Hiro Mashima as his greatest work, even though he has been involved with other projects too. The plot is based on a common topic, showing the influence of friendship, which might be exactly what new anime fans require.
Natsu in Fairy Tail
Even though Fairy Tail is usually light and comical, it has given us some very scary bad guys in forms of dragons, demons, and deranged immortals. In a world where magic is everywhere and can appear in many forms, it’s not surprising that certain individuals would use their powers for evil purposes. The existence of these powerful enemies makes the...
- 4/21/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
After the release of episode 293, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime announced an indefinite hiatus. To the chagrin of many fans, there was no update regarding the anime’s return for more than a year.
That was until recently when the staff hinted at a huge change in Boruto‘s airing format. Fans have been debating the seasonal vs weekly airing format for years now, and Studio Pierrot might just humor seasonal anime lovers with a shocking transformation of Boruto.
Michiyuki Honma Talks Future of Studio Pierrot with a Hint at Boruto
The Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime is produced by Studio Pierrot. Recently, the president of the studio, , had an in-depth interview with Japanese publication, Comic Natalie. During the interview, Honma revealed his goals for the upcoming years and the changes he is ready to make.
Boruto Uzumaki | Boruto
Honma first discussed the poor working environment in anime studios all across Japan.
That was until recently when the staff hinted at a huge change in Boruto‘s airing format. Fans have been debating the seasonal vs weekly airing format for years now, and Studio Pierrot might just humor seasonal anime lovers with a shocking transformation of Boruto.
Michiyuki Honma Talks Future of Studio Pierrot with a Hint at Boruto
The Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime is produced by Studio Pierrot. Recently, the president of the studio, , had an in-depth interview with Japanese publication, Comic Natalie. During the interview, Honma revealed his goals for the upcoming years and the changes he is ready to make.
Boruto Uzumaki | Boruto
Honma first discussed the poor working environment in anime studios all across Japan.
- 4/20/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
If you were asked to name the most complex characters in Naruto, surely you would recall Kakashi, Itachi, Orochimaru, or even Madara. As it turns out, author Masashi Kishimoto’s opinion is far apart from any fan’s expectation.
It’s not the intense background-wielding characters that scare the author; it is the stubborn yet complex personality of a Team 7 member that gave him a run for his money. By now, you must have guessed the character already, yes it is Sasuke Uchiha, the deutraginist to Naruto who will be discussed in this article.
Which character was the most difficult to maintain in Naruto?
Masashi Kishimoto claims that depending on how he wanted his characters to work, there were no particularly difficult characters. However, Sasuke was the one who bothered him the most, because he he didn’t act until given an appropriate enough situation.
Sasuke Uchiha – Naruto Shippuden
Kishimoto...
It’s not the intense background-wielding characters that scare the author; it is the stubborn yet complex personality of a Team 7 member that gave him a run for his money. By now, you must have guessed the character already, yes it is Sasuke Uchiha, the deutraginist to Naruto who will be discussed in this article.
Which character was the most difficult to maintain in Naruto?
Masashi Kishimoto claims that depending on how he wanted his characters to work, there were no particularly difficult characters. However, Sasuke was the one who bothered him the most, because he he didn’t act until given an appropriate enough situation.
Sasuke Uchiha – Naruto Shippuden
Kishimoto...
- 4/19/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
The sniper of the Straw Hat Pirates, Usopp, has been considered the weakest member of the Straw Hats after the Wano arc in One Piece. Almost every character got a power-up during Onigashima except Usopp. Even Nami, who is considered equally as weak as Usopp in terms of strength, got the power of Zeus (Big Mom’s soul fragment).
Usopp – One Piece
Since Egghead started, he has not been able to do something major in the narrative, and one of the main reasons for this is the fact that his power level is too low compared to the future opponents that the crew is going to face. While he might get away with it during Egghead, he seriously needs to grow in terms of strength because the next arc (Elbaf village) will put a special focus on him.
There is a theory that has been making the rounds on the...
Usopp – One Piece
Since Egghead started, he has not been able to do something major in the narrative, and one of the main reasons for this is the fact that his power level is too low compared to the future opponents that the crew is going to face. While he might get away with it during Egghead, he seriously needs to grow in terms of strength because the next arc (Elbaf village) will put a special focus on him.
There is a theory that has been making the rounds on the...
- 4/19/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Piracy and anime have been linked together since the beginning of this century. It is a subject that continuously indicates the want to watch shows regardless of where you reside.
It was very irritating to numerous fans that they couldn’t get access to particular anime series or read their preferred manga because distribution didn’t bring them into their nation. Fansubs eventually provided millions of fans worldwide the opportunity to explore and like manga and anime.
Naruto in Naruto Anime
The publishing industry in Japan has won a big fight against online piracy. The Tokyo District Court told the person who used to run the manga piracy site Mangamura they must pay three important publishing houses – Shogakukan, Kadokawa, and Shueisha – 1.7 billion yen for damages caused by their actions.
Japanese Publishing Industry Secures Landmark Victory Against Manga Piracy
The judgment is the biggest payment for copyright violation ever in the Japanese publishing sector.
It was very irritating to numerous fans that they couldn’t get access to particular anime series or read their preferred manga because distribution didn’t bring them into their nation. Fansubs eventually provided millions of fans worldwide the opportunity to explore and like manga and anime.
Naruto in Naruto Anime
The publishing industry in Japan has won a big fight against online piracy. The Tokyo District Court told the person who used to run the manga piracy site Mangamura they must pay three important publishing houses – Shogakukan, Kadokawa, and Shueisha – 1.7 billion yen for damages caused by their actions.
Japanese Publishing Industry Secures Landmark Victory Against Manga Piracy
The judgment is the biggest payment for copyright violation ever in the Japanese publishing sector.
- 4/18/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
One of the coolest elements in Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto was the names given to the moves, characters, villages, etc. While they did not always have much influence on the story, they made Naruto more appealing to anime and manga fans. One such name was Gaara, a Shinobi, and the Kazekage of Sunagakure.
Gaara of the Sand
Gaara was the first character to achieve the title of Kage in Naruto’s generation. He initially was introduced as a villain as he was the jinchuriki of the one-tailed Shukaku, but later on, he shifted towards the good side and became one of the most prominent characters in the series, especially during the Fourth Great Ninja War, in which he was the commander in chief.
Kishimoto once revealed that he initially came up with a different name for Gaara. However, his editor was not too happy with the name, and he suggested the name “Gaara.
Gaara of the Sand
Gaara was the first character to achieve the title of Kage in Naruto’s generation. He initially was introduced as a villain as he was the jinchuriki of the one-tailed Shukaku, but later on, he shifted towards the good side and became one of the most prominent characters in the series, especially during the Fourth Great Ninja War, in which he was the commander in chief.
Kishimoto once revealed that he initially came up with a different name for Gaara. However, his editor was not too happy with the name, and he suggested the name “Gaara.
- 4/18/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Since the trend of the anime and manga industry has peaked, many new anime and manga series have been released that have tried to be popular among the community. Most of these belong to the fantasy genre, and while some series like Demon Slayer or Jujutsu Kaisen have managed to do it, they still lack in some way.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
However, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the masterpiece of Hiromu Arakawa, has managed to retain its title as the best fantasy anime series for such a long time. Its characters, storyline, and animation may contribute to it, but the main reason why it is considered the best is because of its power system.
As the name suggests, the power system of Fullmetal Alchemist is based on alchemy and its laws, which, once understood, make the series even more interesting for fans. Also, unlike other anime or manga series, the laws of...
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
However, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the masterpiece of Hiromu Arakawa, has managed to retain its title as the best fantasy anime series for such a long time. Its characters, storyline, and animation may contribute to it, but the main reason why it is considered the best is because of its power system.
As the name suggests, the power system of Fullmetal Alchemist is based on alchemy and its laws, which, once understood, make the series even more interesting for fans. Also, unlike other anime or manga series, the laws of...
- 4/18/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
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