Month: July 2023

Kamen Rider

Don’t Miss Your Hero: Gaku Sano, Kamen Rider Gaim, to Appear at Japan World Heroes in Burbank, California!

Japan World Heroes 2023, a must-attend event for fans of Japanese pop culture, will feature Gaku Sano, the beloved star of Kamen Rider Gaim, in a captivating celebration of Japanese pop culture. The event, taking place from August 18th to 20th at the Burbank Marriott in Los Angeles, will feature panel discussions, autograph sessions, cosplay showcases, and exclusive merchandise offerings. Attendees can connect with fellow fans, industry professionals, and meet the legendary Gaku Sano in person.

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Kamen Rider

Logo Trademark for Kamen Rider Gotchard: A Sneak Peek into the Next Reiwa Kamen Rider Adventure

Kamen Rider Gotchard, the 5th installment of the Reiwa Kamen Rider Series, has been registered for its official logo and card combo gimmick. The series, the 34th installment in the acclaimed Kamen Rider franchise, is set to premiere in the fall of 2023, taking over the time slot previously occupied by Kamen Rider Geats. Fans are eagerly awaiting an announcement from Toei to fully understand the thrilling new adventure.

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Anime

The Butler’s Game Continues: Black Butler Ignites Buzz with a New Anime Season

Crunchyroll has announced a new television anime adaptation of Yana Toboso’s Black Butler manga, set to premiere in 2024. The anime is not a remake but a continuation of the beloved series, featuring the return of the original voice cast, Daisuke Ono as Sebastian Michaelis and Maaya Sakamoto as Ciel Phantomhive. The creative team, including Kenjirō Okada for directorial duties, Hiroyuki Yoshino for script composition, Yumi Shimizu for character design, and Ryo Kawasaki for music, will create a dark and atmospheric world for the series.

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Anime

New Trailer for Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 4 Debuts at Anime Expo

Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 4 has been unveiled at the “MAPPA x Crunchyroll” panel at Anime Expo, showcasing the intense and emotional conclusion of the series. The trailer features impactful dialogue, revealing the protagonist’s exhilaration during the race against Eren and Mikasa, and their profound connection to the race. Fans can look forward to the premiere of Part 4 this fall, marking the final chapter of the series. The anime is available for streaming on Hulu and features the opening theme song “Under the Tree.”

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Live-Action

One Piece Anime’s Japanese Voice Actors to Reprise Roles in Live-Action Series Dub

Netflix has confirmed that the Japanese voice actors for the Straw Hat Pirates in the One Piece TV anime will be reprising their roles in the Japanese dub of the live-action adaptation. This announcement was made during Netflix’s panel at Anime Expo, featuring a video featuring the meeting of live-action Luffy actor Inaki Godoy and voice actress Mayumi Tanaka. The production team’s commitment to preserving the authenticity and spirit of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece manga is evident. The live-action One Piece series will debut exclusively on Netflix on August 31st, featuring a talented ensemble including Inaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji.

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