The Dark Herald gives us the background of Rumiko Takahashi and discusses her Urusei Yatsura series, and the anime remake from 2022. A few years ago, Emilia Clarke was making a backdoor pitch for a superheroine movie by means of a comic book that she claimed she had written. She hadn’t and the project was […]
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Will The Story Kitchen and DreamWorks Animation Deal Butcher More Video Game Characters?
Story Kitchen and DreamWorks Animation recently announced a strategic partnership that’s got the gaming and animation communities buzzing. But don’t break out the party hats just yet—this alliance could spell trouble for beloved video game IPs. The deal involves Story Kitchen, a company known for its knack for turning video games into TV shows and […]
The Dark Herald Recommends Spy X Family: Code White
The Dark Herald Recommends: Spy X Family – Code White I have made no secret of my fondness for the anime series Spy X Family. A TV show that is at its heart about some lonely and broken if hypercompetent people forming a makeshift family works for me on just about every level. If you […]
Fans Call Out Localization of Anime Titles, Sentai Daishikkaku as ‘Go! Go! Loser Ranger!’ and Elf-San wa Yaserarenai as ‘Plus-Sized Elf’
Since the announcement of the Summer 2024 anime slate, fans of popular series Sentai Daishikkaku (Ranger Reject) and Elf-San wa Yaserarenai (Miss Elf Can’t Lose Weight) have taken to social media website X to voice their frustration on the quirky reddit humor style localization of their favorite series. While initially going under the radar when […]
Lead Actor of Dragon Ball: Evolution Gives Apology Of Franchise Movie Marred By A Disastrous Live-Action Adaptation Years Ago
When it comes to live-action adaptations of beloved anime series, few have garnered as much infamy as 2009’s Dragon Ball: Evolution. Based on Akira Toriyama’s iconic Dragon Ball manga and anime, the film was a critical and commercial failure, widely panned by fans and critics alike. In the wake of Toriyama’s recent passing, the movie’s […]
Social Media Reacts to The Passing of Legendary Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama, author of the famous Japanese manga series Dragon Ball, has passed away at the age of 68. According to the official Dragon Ball series website, Toriyama suffered from an acute subdural hematoma and passed away on March 1st. Born in 1955 in the city of Nagoya, Akira Toriyama leaves behind a several-decade legacy […]
The Pop Culture World Mourns the Loss of Legendary Visionary Akira Toriyama: The Genius Behind Dragon Ball and Dragon Quest
With a heavy heart, the global anime community mourns the passing of Akira Toriyama, the legendary manga artist and character designer who brought us the iconic Dragon Ball and Dragon Quest franchises. For fans like myself, Akira Toriyama was more than just a creator – he was a visionary whose works shaped our childhoods and […]
VTuber Convention OffKai Expo Announces Removal of Nijisanji English Talents From 2024 Guest List
The California VTuber convention OffKai Expo announced on Tuesday that it was removing Nijisanji English talents Enna Alouette, Millie Parfait, and Reimu Endou of Ethyria from its 2024 guest list. The convention cited concerns that their appearance would “not be conducive to a positive convention experience for ANYCOLOR Inc.’s Livers or our attendees.” This comes […]
Crunchyroll Triggers Woke Localizers Anime Experience By Confirming “Exploring” Use Of AI
Crunchyroll, a leading anime streaming platform, is venturing into the realm of generative AI to enhance its subtitling and closed captioning processes. In an interview with The Verge’s Decoder podcast, Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini confirmed that the company is testing the use of generative AI to optimize its processes and enable it to release subtitles […]
Lionsgate Films Wants To Bring Epic Ninja Adventure Naruto To The Big Screen Amid Fan Hesitation
The iconic manga and anime juggernaut Naruto is slated to receive the live-action treatment from Lionsgate. The studio has brought on director Destin Daniel Cretton to helm the long-in-development film adaptation. Fans are reacting to the news with cautious optimism rather than outright enthusiasm though, and for good reason. Created by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto chronicles […]
GET READY FOR KAIJU No 8, Streaming On X In April
In two short months, Anime fans will get to see one of the new-gen shonen series finally make its debut on X. Kaiju No 8 follows Kafka Hibino, who has given up on his dream of joining the Defense Force to defend Japan from the kaiju threat. But unexpected circumstances cause Kafka to transform into […]
‘Sink The Yacht:’ Fans Revolt After Selen Tatsuki / Dokibird Termination By Nijisanji, Company Rocked By Allegations
The English brand account for vtuber company Nijisanji released a three-page post on X on Monday detailing the termination of Nijisanji EN talent Selen Tatsuki. Now going by Dokibird, the vtuber would strike back immediately, alleging mismanagement, harassment, bullying, and more by employees of the company. Following her statement, Selen Tatsuki’s audience revolted against the […]
