The new CG anime film Poupelle of Chimney Town, based on the children’s book by Akihiro Nishino and animated by Studio 4C, tells the story of Lubicchi, a boy living …
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My Hero Academia The Movie: World Heroes’ Mission earned over $6 million USD in its opening weekend. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Deku’s latest globe trotting adventure came in fourth place …
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Adachi & Shimamura is a light novel series by Hitoma Iruma and Non that follows a slow-burn romance between two high school girls, Sakura Adachi and Hougetsu Shimamura. The light …
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Art tends to overshadow its creators. It’s a somewhat universal rule that applies to many entertainment industries, including manga. Some mangaka may have cult followings among their readers, but the …
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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 221, “The Chūnin Exams Resume,” now streaming on Crunchyroll. The Naruto anime left a few characters underdeveloped, such as Sakura, while …
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WARNING: The following contains minor spoilers for Episodes 1 and 4 of The Vampire Dies in No Time, available on Funimation. The Vampire Dies in No Time is funny because …
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Halloween is right around the corner and there is no better way to celebrate than with a Japanese horror story or two. In fact, make that five Japanese horror stories …
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Almost everyone wants to see a happily-ever-after for their favorite characters. Whether it’s a slice of life, romance or adventure story, good things should happen to good people, and audiences …
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One of the most memorable storylines in Dragon Ball Z was the Android Saga, as the wicked Doctor Gero unleashed the deadly Androids 17 and 18 to kill Goku. While …
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Dragon Ball fans looking to complete their collections should keep an eye out for the newly announced Dragon Ball Super Blu-ray and DVD collection. The new set will be released in …
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