Only a month has passed since Shonen Jump’s hit action-comedy series, Sakamoto Days, made its way to TV screens. The anime started off strong, but recently, it has faced widespread criticism—particularly for its handling of the manga’s signature high-octane action sequences. Behind the scenes, the production appears to be plagued by chaos. In fact, over […]
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Japanese animation industry is vast, accommodating thousands of creative minds. Its talented pool of professionals is a testament to its growth, which continues to expand with each passing day. However, despite the industry’s prestige and opportunities, one animator chose to leave it all behind to pursue his interests in h3ntai. Hideki Araki, an accomplished key
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Makoto Yukimura’s magnum opus, Vinland Saga, has been running for nearly 20 years. With the series now approaching its conclusion, the author has begun reflecting on his journey and looking ahead to new storytelling horizons. Ahead of the Angoulême International Comics Festival 2025, Vinland Saga creator Makoto Yukimura gave an interview discussing the origins of
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In July 2023, a horrific murder took place in a hotel in Hokkaido, Japan. A 62-year-old man was brutally stabbed multiple times before being beheaded, with his head taken from the scene. Years later, a new development in the case has surfaced, leading many netizens to compare the murderer to Kenshin Himura. During a recent
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The sports genre has seen tremendous success through series like Blue Lock and Ao Ashi in recent years. Seeing the craze and devotion sports manga—particularly football-themed ones—have among fans, Shueisha has decided to release a new series that might rival the popularity of its predecessors. Weekly Shonen Jump recently confirmed that a new sports series
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Boruto anime TV has been on hiatus since March 2023, following the conclusion of its “Code Arc” in Episode 293. Fans have eagerly awaited its return, but updates have been scarce—until now. A recent feature on Studio Pierrot, the studio behind the series, has reignited hopes for its imminent comeback. In a NHK WORLD-JAPAN segment
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Crunchyroll and Aniplex’s initiative to bring Solo Leveling to the forefront of the anime community has significantly boosted the series’ overall success. While the series was already a massive hit in the webtoon medium, the anime adaptation brought it the global recognition it truly deserved. Today, the series’ popularity is so immense that Solo Leveling-themed
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The award-winning novel Lord of Mysteries is experiencing a great year, with its donghua set to release this summer and a game currently in production. Adding to the excitement, reports suggest that the series is also preparing for a manhua adaptation. On X/Twitter, user @LOTM_WORLD broke the news that the internationally recognized western fantasy web
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