Hokazono Takeru has been causing a stir with Kagurabachi with every chapter that gets published. The art seems to be only getting better and the story is picking up a pace fans are constantly bracing themselves for. The series has so far managed to surpass some of the biggest mangas including Dragon Ball, Bleach, and Naruto. With each passing chapter the stakes get increased and with it the anticipation.
Chihiro in Kagurabachi | Credit: Viz Media
Fans have already started demanding for an anime and although the manga is only in its early stages, the fanbase is stronger than ever. The series has been fetching over 100 million views on average and that is only just the beginning. When reading the manga, it becomes obvious that Takeru drew inspiration from many different places. However, when it come to depicting Japan, he had a different concept in mind.
Hokazono Takeru Wanted to Make...
Chihiro in Kagurabachi | Credit: Viz Media
Fans have already started demanding for an anime and although the manga is only in its early stages, the fanbase is stronger than ever. The series has been fetching over 100 million views on average and that is only just the beginning. When reading the manga, it becomes obvious that Takeru drew inspiration from many different places. However, when it come to depicting Japan, he had a different concept in mind.
Hokazono Takeru Wanted to Make...
- 5/18/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
“She’s a little unpredictable,” Finneas says of his sister, Billie Eilish. “I say this with love, but I sit next to her during interviews, and I never know what she’s going to say. I really don’t.” We feel the same way. Eilish recently starred on Rolling Stone’s cover for her third time in just a few years, but she still managed to surprise us, taking Rs on a wild, deep dive into her new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft — her best work yet.
Across many...
Across many...
- 5/17/2024
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
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
Nobody is broken in Shô Miyake’s films; nobody is quite beyond repair. But over the course of his last few features, the Japanese director has centered characters who are at at least mildly sprained, and trying hard to get by on hope and a homemade splint. In his previous movie, “Small Slow But Steady” — a title that incidentally could be a manifesto for Miyake’s soft, low-key style — a deaf female amateur boxer battled self-doubt and the looming closure of her beloved gym. And his new film, “All the Long Nights” offers a similar kind of balm, this time focusing on a young woman whose major challenge comes from debilitating Pms. It’s an affliction rarely described with this much compassion, when it is mentioned at all outside its regular context as the lazy punchline to a thousand sexist jokes.
Here it is treated with a sensitivity that does...
Here it is treated with a sensitivity that does...
- 3/3/2024
- by Jessica Kiang
- Variety Film + TV
2023 saw the rise of several compelling manga series, but as many beloved series approach their conclusion, readers are anxious to dive into new stories. As we go forward to 2024, the manga world is expected to offer a wide range of fascinating new works that will enthrall fans everywhere. The forthcoming year is full of exciting storylines, ranging from tales of reincarnations and magical swords to the continuation of well-loved sagas with new perspectives. Whatever your taste in manga—be it complex puzzles, thrilling action, or provocative storytelling—2024 has something to offer everyone.
Kagurabachi
Even before it was published, Kagurabachi garnered a lot of attention online, and Otakus worldwide had already predicted that this manga would become the next big thing after reading a few of the chapters.
Takeru Hokazono’s manga tells the tale of young Chihiro, who studies under his father to become a master swordsmith like him. Even...
Kagurabachi
Even before it was published, Kagurabachi garnered a lot of attention online, and Otakus worldwide had already predicted that this manga would become the next big thing after reading a few of the chapters.
Takeru Hokazono’s manga tells the tale of young Chihiro, who studies under his father to become a master swordsmith like him. Even...
- 2/28/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Hayao Miyazaki's 2003 fantasy film "Spirited Away" is set largely in a bathhouse reserved for itinerant spirits and traveling minor deities. In the world of "Spirited Away," gods, sprites, and other magical beings from Japanese folklore accumulate a great deal of filth and weariness in their travels, and occasionally have to rest and wash up at a local spa. The spa is usually only visible to spirits, and is run by the tyrannical and terrifying Yubaba, a large-headed witch. Yubaba enslaves the young Chihiro, changes her name to Sen, and forces her to work in the spa. While there, Chihiro interacts with human-shaped co-workers, and serves a wide variety of magical beings she cannot fathom.
The creatures in "Spirited Away" are all wholly original creations, invented by Miyazaki specifically for the movie. It's a credit to the director and the other filmmakers that all of the deities on display feel ineffably old,...
The creatures in "Spirited Away" are all wholly original creations, invented by Miyazaki specifically for the movie. It's a credit to the director and the other filmmakers that all of the deities on display feel ineffably old,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Based on the homonymous manga written and illustrated by Norio Sakurai, “The Dangers in My Heart” anime is a rather different type of school drama, as it deals with characters that are some of the characteristic types found in Japanese schools and a rather peculiar romance.
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The first episode introduces us to the main protagonist of the series, middle schooler Kyotaro Ichikawa, who has delusions of murdering his classmates, and first of all, Anna Yamada, his rather tall classmate who is a magazine model and actress and the most popular individual in the class. Kyotaro even goes as far as staying by himself for long hours in the library reading about murder and human anatomy, until one day he stumbles upon Anna eating snacks also in the library, in a tendency that is later revealed to be due...
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The first episode introduces us to the main protagonist of the series, middle schooler Kyotaro Ichikawa, who has delusions of murdering his classmates, and first of all, Anna Yamada, his rather tall classmate who is a magazine model and actress and the most popular individual in the class. Kyotaro even goes as far as staying by himself for long hours in the library reading about murder and human anatomy, until one day he stumbles upon Anna eating snacks also in the library, in a tendency that is later revealed to be due...
- 1/8/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Welcome to the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli, a beacon of imagination in the anime industry. Renowned for its captivating stories and stunning visuals, Studio Ghibli has earned a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide, regardless of age. For those new to this magical universe, I’m here to guide you through three films that embody the studio’s artistic vision and narrative excellence. Discover the Enchanted Realm of Spirited Away Spirited Away is not just a film; it’s a masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of animation. This Academy Award-winning feature tells the tale of Chihiro, a young girl who finds...
- 12/24/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Studio Ghibli films take us on awe-inspiring journeys to other realms where cutesy animals and cozy vibes intersect with religion, environmentalism, and Japanese history. But this mix of child-like curiosity and mature contemplation doesn’t totally account for the studio’s sizable queer fanbase. And still, there’s something about Ghibli specifically that resonates with queer people, despite there being little obvious representation to speak of across the studio’s forty-year history.
On the face of it, much of this appeal can be chalked up to Ghibli’s fiercely strong female protagonists. Although the likes of Kaguya, Arrietty, and Nausicaä don’t actively identify as queer, gay audiences will happily follow them to hell and back. Like flying machines and delicious food porn, gay icons in this vein are woven throughout the studio’s tapestry, but only if you’re actively looking for them. Thankfully, LGBTQ+ fans are well-versed in spotting “secret” queer characters,...
On the face of it, much of this appeal can be chalked up to Ghibli’s fiercely strong female protagonists. Although the likes of Kaguya, Arrietty, and Nausicaä don’t actively identify as queer, gay audiences will happily follow them to hell and back. Like flying machines and delicious food porn, gay icons in this vein are woven throughout the studio’s tapestry, but only if you’re actively looking for them. Thankfully, LGBTQ+ fans are well-versed in spotting “secret” queer characters,...
- 12/13/2023
- by David Opie
- Indiewire
Studio Ghibli, a scrappy Japanese animation studio that was founded in the ‘80s, would go on to become an industry powerhouse that surpasses Disney’s sense of fantasy, Pixar’s emotional catharsis, and the unabashed against-the-grain individualism of DreamWorks Animation. Hayao Miyazaki’s name is often synonymous with Studio Ghibli, the animation studio that he founded with fellow director Isao Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki. Every Studio Ghibli film is special, but Hayao Miyazaki is an anime auteur whose cinematic offerings become pop culture events that redefine animation and storytelling.
Hayao Miyazaki is a renowned voice in traditional hand-drawn animation whose movies have record-breaking budgets and take over a decade to complete. And every time, they’re worth it. Miyazaki’s feature films may seem like playful escapism to outsiders, but recurring elements and themes define the quintessential Miyazaki experience. Miyazaki’s anime oeuvre may come across as intimidating and impenetrable to newcomers.
Hayao Miyazaki is a renowned voice in traditional hand-drawn animation whose movies have record-breaking budgets and take over a decade to complete. And every time, they’re worth it. Miyazaki’s feature films may seem like playful escapism to outsiders, but recurring elements and themes define the quintessential Miyazaki experience. Miyazaki’s anime oeuvre may come across as intimidating and impenetrable to newcomers.
- 12/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
She’s beautiful and she’s here! As the calendar turns to December, a big month for Warner Bros. Discovery begins ahead of its big Christmas Day release: Blitz Bazawule’s reimagining of “The Color Purple,” based on the award-winning stage musical of the same name and starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Ciara, and more.
Ahead of the theatrical release, Max will usher in the month with not only the original 1985 film but also the upcoming documentary special “Oprah and The Color Purple Journey,” which will premiere on Max on Dec. 28 and take viewers through the making of the new movie musical adaptation and Winfrey’s history with the property.
The streamer will also add dozens of other titles from its multiple properties including OWN, HGTV, and CNN Max; film collections like James Bond and “The Pink Panther”; new comedy...
Ahead of the theatrical release, Max will usher in the month with not only the original 1985 film but also the upcoming documentary special “Oprah and The Color Purple Journey,” which will premiere on Max on Dec. 28 and take viewers through the making of the new movie musical adaptation and Winfrey’s history with the property.
The streamer will also add dozens of other titles from its multiple properties including OWN, HGTV, and CNN Max; film collections like James Bond and “The Pink Panther”; new comedy...
- 11/30/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Gore Verbinski's blue-soaked, melancholic "The Ring" incited a wave of J-horror stateside upon its release in 2002. A new century always brings new horror rules, and for the early part of this century, those rules mandated imported ghosties with tragic, complex backstories. Unlike most horror remakes, especially J-horror remakes, Verbinski's "The Ring" is arguably stronger than Hideo Nakata's original, no small feat given Nakata's status as one of this generation's premier Japanese horror auteurs. Post-millennium anxiety, digital unease, and swelling domestic discontent coalesced into more than hospitable conditions for "The Ring" to not just succeed, but succeed remarkably. $249 million worldwide isn't bad by any metric.
Beyond Verbinski's assured control of the material, the cast of new and familiar faces helped augment "The Ring's" most enduring scares. While Naomi Watts might be front and center, Daveigh Chase's contributions as chief baddie Samara Morgan cannot be overstated. With a dense,...
Beyond Verbinski's assured control of the material, the cast of new and familiar faces helped augment "The Ring's" most enduring scares. While Naomi Watts might be front and center, Daveigh Chase's contributions as chief baddie Samara Morgan cannot be overstated. With a dense,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Chad Collins
- Slash Film
How much cuteness can a three-minute short contain? Yesterday, the answer to that question might have been different, but then two very powerful studios (each with a long history of characters known to inspire plushies) decided to surprise us with the world's most adorable collaboration.
Earlier this week, Studio Ghibli took to Twitter to tease a team-up with Lucasfilm. After triple checking the legitimacy of said tweet, the internet got overhyped on speculation. Thank God they only let our imaginations run wild for a couple of days, otherwise the reality might have been a major letdown. It turns out the actual announcement was much simpler than we realized: a three-minute short to mark the three year anniversary of "The Mandalorian."
While it's not the large scale collaboration that fans envisioned, "Zen - Grogu and Dust Bunnies" does tick many of the boxes that we hoped this dream team would achieve.
Earlier this week, Studio Ghibli took to Twitter to tease a team-up with Lucasfilm. After triple checking the legitimacy of said tweet, the internet got overhyped on speculation. Thank God they only let our imaginations run wild for a couple of days, otherwise the reality might have been a major letdown. It turns out the actual announcement was much simpler than we realized: a three-minute short to mark the three year anniversary of "The Mandalorian."
While it's not the large scale collaboration that fans envisioned, "Zen - Grogu and Dust Bunnies" does tick many of the boxes that we hoped this dream team would achieve.
- 11/12/2022
- by Shania Russell
- Slash Film
Prepare to check your calendar approximately 159 times in the next few minutes, because this breaking news will definitely sound like an elaborate and very cruel April Fool's joke. Are you ready? You might want to sit down, because it's a big one, bigger than that cruel live-action "The Legend of Zelda" trailer IGN did years ago. Studio Ghibli, yes, the Studio Ghibli behind such classics as, well, almost everything they've ever done, has just announced some sort of partnership with Lucasfilm — you know, the company behind your favorite childhood memories.
This is one of the most unexpected partnerships since Sony and Disney decided to collaborate on bringing Spider-Man to the MCU, one of the weirdest announcements since an animated movie about Lego was first announced. This is especially strange since Lucasfilm is owned by Disney, a company with a long and very ugly history with Ghibli. After all, Disney managed...
This is one of the most unexpected partnerships since Sony and Disney decided to collaborate on bringing Spider-Man to the MCU, one of the weirdest announcements since an animated movie about Lego was first announced. This is especially strange since Lucasfilm is owned by Disney, a company with a long and very ugly history with Ghibli. After all, Disney managed...
- 11/10/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Like any other movie, the first impression of Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away" comes from its title, which, in this case, is the simplified English version of the original Japanese title Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi. "Sen" and "Chihiro" refer to the two given names of the film's young protagonist — emphasis on "given," since her parents and boss hand them to her with her fate from moment to moment.
The movie becomes a bathhouse crucible for forging Chihiro's character: instilling the value of hard work and the perils of greed and forgetting oneself in the struggle to make ends meet or achieve financial success. "Sen,"...
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The movie becomes a bathhouse crucible for forging Chihiro's character: instilling the value of hard work and the perils of greed and forgetting oneself in the struggle to make ends meet or achieve financial success. "Sen,"...
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- 8/6/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
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