Following the success of it’s recently launched JioCinema Premium, the platform announced that it is set to provide an all new anime slate for its viewers titled the Anime Hub, starting May 12, 2024.
This news comes on the back of the launch of Anime Booth channel by Sony Yay, and the launch of Anime Times channel in Prime Video, guaranteeing that the demand for anime content is on the rise in the country.
JioCinema Premium members will have unlimited access to the Anime Hub, with plans starting at ₹29 per month for a single device and ₹89 per month for up to 4 simultaneous screens.
The offering will be a part of the existing subscription of JioCinema Premium, and no additional fee will be required.
Ani Hub’s main attraction will be Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc anime, which it will simulcast starting from May 12, 2024.
Additionally, it will also have Spy X Family,...
This news comes on the back of the launch of Anime Booth channel by Sony Yay, and the launch of Anime Times channel in Prime Video, guaranteeing that the demand for anime content is on the rise in the country.
JioCinema Premium members will have unlimited access to the Anime Hub, with plans starting at ₹29 per month for a single device and ₹89 per month for up to 4 simultaneous screens.
The offering will be a part of the existing subscription of JioCinema Premium, and no additional fee will be required.
Ani Hub’s main attraction will be Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc anime, which it will simulcast starting from May 12, 2024.
Additionally, it will also have Spy X Family,...
- 5/11/2024
- by A.R. Madillo
- AnimeHunch
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani‘s streamer JioCinema is launching Anime Hub, with a slate of popular Japanese titles in the genre.
Starting May 12, the hub will be headlined by the global simulcast of Season 4 of “Demon Slayer.” Highlights of the slate include: action-comedy “Spy x Family”; school chaos in “Assassination Classroom”; supernatural action-comedy “Mob Psycho 100”; time-traveling drama “Tokyo Revengers”; fantasy adventure “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun”; psychological thriller “Welcome to the Elite”; fantasy “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime”; and mystery “The Junji Ito Maniac.”
With a view to growing the Otaku (anime fan) community in India, the hub will also offer a curated selection of hits and hidden gems, including “Bofuri: I Hate Getting Hurt,” “So I Put All My Skill Points Into Defense,” “My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!,” “The Familiar of Zero,” “Goblin Slayer” and “In/Spectre.”
The anime content is...
Starting May 12, the hub will be headlined by the global simulcast of Season 4 of “Demon Slayer.” Highlights of the slate include: action-comedy “Spy x Family”; school chaos in “Assassination Classroom”; supernatural action-comedy “Mob Psycho 100”; time-traveling drama “Tokyo Revengers”; fantasy adventure “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun”; psychological thriller “Welcome to the Elite”; fantasy “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime”; and mystery “The Junji Ito Maniac.”
With a view to growing the Otaku (anime fan) community in India, the hub will also offer a curated selection of hits and hidden gems, including “Bofuri: I Hate Getting Hurt,” “So I Put All My Skill Points Into Defense,” “My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!,” “The Familiar of Zero,” “Goblin Slayer” and “In/Spectre.”
The anime content is...
- 5/11/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Japanese voice actor Yuichiro Umehara surprised fans this week by revealing he’s been married since 2016.
The news comes after Umehara, known for his roles in Goblin Slayer, The Misfit of Demon King Academy, Black Clover, among others, was seen earlier this month entering a cafe in Tokyo’s downtown area with a woman, who sources identified as his wife.
Following the public sighting, reporters approached Umehara, and he openly addressed the situation. The voice actor confirmed that he has been married for several years, having tied the knot in his mid-twenties. He explained that his wife is a college sweetheart and they’ve been together for a long time.
“It’s true (that I’m married). I got married when I was 25 or 26. (My wife) is a friend from college, so we’ve been dating for a long time. We’re the same age.“
When questioned about the reason...
The news comes after Umehara, known for his roles in Goblin Slayer, The Misfit of Demon King Academy, Black Clover, among others, was seen earlier this month entering a cafe in Tokyo’s downtown area with a woman, who sources identified as his wife.
Following the public sighting, reporters approached Umehara, and he openly addressed the situation. The voice actor confirmed that he has been married for several years, having tied the knot in his mid-twenties. He explained that his wife is a college sweetheart and they’ve been together for a long time.
“It’s true (that I’m married). I got married when I was 25 or 26. (My wife) is a friend from college, so we’ve been dating for a long time. We’re the same age.“
When questioned about the reason...
- 4/5/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Ahead of an April 7 premiere and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , upcoming supernatural romance anime Vampire Dormitory released a character trailer focused on Ren Nikaido, a dhampir protective of protagonist Mito and voiced by Yuichiro Umehara (Goblin Slayer in Goblin Slayer ). Related: Vampire Dormitory Anime Cast to Cover Every Little Thing Song for Ending Theme Based on the manga by Ema Toyama, Vampire Dormitory is being directed by Nobuyoshi Nagayama ( Love Flops ) at Studio Blanc, with scripts by Toko Machida ( Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan ) and character designs by Naomi Tsuruta. Kodansha USA publishes an official version of the manga and describes the story: Mito, who has no family to rely on, lives on the streets, disguised as a boy. Ruka, a vampire, saves her from a perilous situation and makes her an offer: become his subservient thrall from which he can feed whenever he wants, and she can live with him—in the boys’ dorm.
- 3/26/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Disney+ has revealed the release date for the next title on its growing slate of Japanese anime. The hitman series The Fable, based on the best-selling manga of the same name, will launch worldwide on the streaming service on April 7. The show is the latest anime title released via Disney’s partnership with Japanese publishing powerhouse Kodansha, the home of some of Japan’s most iconic manga IP, including titles like Akira, Attack on Titan and Ghost in the Shell.
During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Luke Kang, Disney’s president of the Asia Pacific region, spoke of anime’s continually growing global popularity and said that producing more content in the category was Disney’s main priority for the Japanese market. The Fable will also air in Japan on Nippon TV, but Disney holds the exclusive worldwide streaming rights.
The original The Fable manga was written and...
During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Luke Kang, Disney’s president of the Asia Pacific region, spoke of anime’s continually growing global popularity and said that producing more content in the category was Disney’s main priority for the Japanese market. The Fable will also air in Japan on Nippon TV, but Disney holds the exclusive worldwide streaming rights.
The original The Fable manga was written and...
- 2/27/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The official website for the forthcoming TV anime adaptation of Matoba's romantic comedy manga Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included has released a second trailer introducing its opening theme song "Kimiiro no Kiseki" ( The Miracle of Your Color ) sung by Yui Ogura, as well as a second key visual featuring its five main female characters. 2nd key visual The CD single of "Kimiiro no KisekI" will be available in Japan on April 24, 2024. Yui Ogura has released her new artist photo for the single. Related: Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included Anime Announces Premiere Date, More Voice Cast Members The TV anime is set to premiere in Japan in April 2024. Kenta Onishi ( The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter ) serves as director at Okuruto Noboru, along with series composition writer Shogo Yasukawa, character designer Yuya Uetake and soundtrack composer Shunsuke Takizawa. The original manga series by matoba has been serialized in...
- 2/9/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
The anime adaptation of Hajime Komoto's Mashle: Magic And Muscles manga has officially returned for Season 2! With The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc upon us, it's time to take another look at everything from the series' streaming details on Crunchyroll to the cast, staff, trailers and beyond. Watch Mashle: Magic And Muscles on Crunchyroll! In This Guide Where Can I Watch Mashle Season 2? Mashle Characters: Who is in Season 2 of the Anime? Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 Anime Staff Watch Mashle Season 2 Official Trailers Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 Anime Key Visuals Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 Anime Synopsis Mashle Season 2 Anime Additional Information Where Can I Watch Mashle Season 2? The Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 anime will officially come to Crunchyroll on January 7, 2024. Where can I watch? You can watch the anime on Crunchyroll! Release Date: January 7, 2024 Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the...
- 1/7/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
The annual Anime! Anime! General Election has unveiled the winners of the “Most Recommended Male Voice Actor” of 2023 on Dec 29, 2023.
The survey period spanned from Nov 15, 2023, to Dec 15, 2023, during which over 3,000 anime fans participated. With a majority of female respondents, accounting for approximately 65%, with 35% being male, the survey captured the sentiments of a diverse audience ranging from those under 19 to individuals in their 40s.
Participants were asked to identify the voice actors who left a lasting impression, whether through their roles in various anime or their appearances in other forms of entertainment. The criteria ranged from the most active and impactful voice actor of the year to the one fans found themselves recommending the most.
Checkout the top 20 most recommended male voice actors of 2023 below:
20. Takahiro Sakurai
Notable roles: Kenjaku / Suguru Geto in Jujutsu Kaisen, Giyu Tomioka in Demon Slayer, Reigen Arataka in Mob Psycho
19. Akira Kamiya
Notable roles: Ryo Saeba in City Hunter,...
The survey period spanned from Nov 15, 2023, to Dec 15, 2023, during which over 3,000 anime fans participated. With a majority of female respondents, accounting for approximately 65%, with 35% being male, the survey captured the sentiments of a diverse audience ranging from those under 19 to individuals in their 40s.
Participants were asked to identify the voice actors who left a lasting impression, whether through their roles in various anime or their appearances in other forms of entertainment. The criteria ranged from the most active and impactful voice actor of the year to the one fans found themselves recommending the most.
Checkout the top 20 most recommended male voice actors of 2023 below:
20. Takahiro Sakurai
Notable roles: Kenjaku / Suguru Geto in Jujutsu Kaisen, Giyu Tomioka in Demon Slayer, Reigen Arataka in Mob Psycho
19. Akira Kamiya
Notable roles: Ryo Saeba in City Hunter,...
- 12/30/2023
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Amazon Adds Anime In India
Prime Video has launched its first dedicated anime channel in India, Anime Times on Prime Video Channels. Focused on Japanese animation, Anime Times has been available on Prime Video Channels in Japan. It is being offered in India as an add-on annual fee of Inr 899 ($10.8).
Titles at launch include “Spy x Family,” “Hunter x Hunter,” “Fairy Tale Movie Houou No Miko,” “Tokyo Revengers,” “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead,” “Mob Psycho 100,” “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” “Goblin Slayer” and “Zombieland Saga.”
“Over the past few years, anime content has gained significant fandom in India,” said Vivek Srivastava, head – Prime Video Channels, Prime Video, India.
Webtoon Appointments
Webtoon Entertainment, part of Korean tech giant Naver’s Wattpad Webtoon Studios operations, has appointed David J. Lee as its new chief financial officer and COO, and promoted Kim Yongsoo to chief strategic officer.
Prime Video has launched its first dedicated anime channel in India, Anime Times on Prime Video Channels. Focused on Japanese animation, Anime Times has been available on Prime Video Channels in Japan. It is being offered in India as an add-on annual fee of Inr 899 ($10.8).
Titles at launch include “Spy x Family,” “Hunter x Hunter,” “Fairy Tale Movie Houou No Miko,” “Tokyo Revengers,” “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead,” “Mob Psycho 100,” “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” “Goblin Slayer” and “Zombieland Saga.”
“Over the past few years, anime content has gained significant fandom in India,” said Vivek Srivastava, head – Prime Video Channels, Prime Video, India.
Webtoon Appointments
Webtoon Entertainment, part of Korean tech giant Naver’s Wattpad Webtoon Studios operations, has appointed David J. Lee as its new chief financial officer and COO, and promoted Kim Yongsoo to chief strategic officer.
- 12/13/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video revealed on Dec 13, 2023 that Anime Times, a dedicated channel which focuses on streaming anime, has premiered exclusively on Prime Video Channels in India.
Anime Times will have an add-on subscription price just like other Prime Video Channels, and will be available for Prime members at an annual fee of ₹899 per year.
Anime Times is a company formed by 13 content rights holders including prominent Japanese publishers and anime studios like Avex Pictures, Kodansha, Shueisha, and Shogakukan. It initially debuted on Amazon Prime Japan in 2021, with the slogan “Anytime you want, enjoy your Anime time.”
Anime Times subscribers in India will get access to both latest and classic anime shows like Spy×Family, Kaguya Sama, Assassination Classroom, JoJo, One Punch Man, Mushoku Tensei, Hunter x Hunter, Tokyo Revengers, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Mob Psycho 100, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Goblin Slayer, Zombieland Saga, and more.
Anime Times will have an add-on subscription price just like other Prime Video Channels, and will be available for Prime members at an annual fee of ₹899 per year.
Anime Times is a company formed by 13 content rights holders including prominent Japanese publishers and anime studios like Avex Pictures, Kodansha, Shueisha, and Shogakukan. It initially debuted on Amazon Prime Japan in 2021, with the slogan “Anytime you want, enjoy your Anime time.”
Anime Times subscribers in India will get access to both latest and classic anime shows like Spy×Family, Kaguya Sama, Assassination Classroom, JoJo, One Punch Man, Mushoku Tensei, Hunter x Hunter, Tokyo Revengers, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Mob Psycho 100, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Goblin Slayer, Zombieland Saga, and more.
- 12/13/2023
- by A.R. Madillo
- AnimeHunch
“Deep in the unexplored reaches of the dungeon, a corpse is discovered—one that shouldn't exist. After Iarumas is resurrected, his memories of life before death are gone, and he spends his days delving into the dungeon to retrieve the bodies of dead adventurers. Can they be revived as well? Or will God reduce them to piles of ash on the altar? Either way, Iarumas collects his finder's fee.” (Yen Press)
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“Blade and Bastard” takes place in the world of “Wizardry,” a videogame following the structure of “Dungeons and Dragons.” The franchise may not have wide notoriety, with the last game release dating back to 2000. In addition, much of the media surrounding it, novels, manga, and a Trpg, has not quite reached the same heights as its more famous counterpart.
This is outlined in the afterword by Kumo Kagyu...
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“Blade and Bastard” takes place in the world of “Wizardry,” a videogame following the structure of “Dungeons and Dragons.” The franchise may not have wide notoriety, with the last game release dating back to 2000. In addition, much of the media surrounding it, novels, manga, and a Trpg, has not quite reached the same heights as its more famous counterpart.
This is outlined in the afterword by Kumo Kagyu...
- 12/10/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Fans of the dark fantasy anime, Goblin Slayer, have reason to rejoice as the highly anticipated second season is set to return with a bang. In this article, we’ll delve into all the exciting details about Goblin Slayer Season 2 Episode 1, including its release date, production insights, and where you can catch all the action.
Goblin Slayer originally emerged from the pages of a Japanese dark fantasy adventure light novel series, penned by Kumo Kagyu and brought to life through the captivating illustrations of Noboru Kannatsuki. The anime adaptation, produced by studio White Fox, first graced our screens back in 2018, instantly captivating viewers with its dark and thrilling narrative. With only 12 episodes in its debut season, it left fans craving for more, and the wait is finally over.
Goblin Slayer Season 2 Episode 1 Release Date
The much-anticipated Goblin Slayer Season 2 Episode 1 is slated to premiere on October 6, 2023, at 10:00 Pm Jst.
Goblin Slayer originally emerged from the pages of a Japanese dark fantasy adventure light novel series, penned by Kumo Kagyu and brought to life through the captivating illustrations of Noboru Kannatsuki. The anime adaptation, produced by studio White Fox, first graced our screens back in 2018, instantly captivating viewers with its dark and thrilling narrative. With only 12 episodes in its debut season, it left fans craving for more, and the wait is finally over.
Goblin Slayer Season 2 Episode 1 Release Date
The much-anticipated Goblin Slayer Season 2 Episode 1 is slated to premiere on October 6, 2023, at 10:00 Pm Jst.
- 9/8/2023
- by John Berty
- Anime Alert
Rumor has it that, in a certain guild in the middle of nowhere, there is an extraordinary man who has climbed all the way to the Silver rank just by killing goblins. At the same guild, a priestess who's just become a new adventurer has formed her first party… and the man who ends up rescuing that party when they get into trouble is none other than the Goblin Slayer.
- 9/7/2023
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
New York, NY (3/6/23) – Yen Press, LLC announced that it will be releasing individual digital chapters of the manga series Toilet-bound Hanako-kun simultaneously with Japan. This popular supernatural comedy is a bestselling manga by AidaIro, which received an anime adaptation in January 2020. Yen Press is publishing the manga in English, with Volumes 0-18 currently available. Yen Press has released Toilet-bound Hanako-kun as digital volumes prior to their print editions, and through digital serial chapter releases, fans will be able to read more of this beloved series sooner and more frequently.
“Hanako-san, Hanako-san…are you there?”
At Kamome Academy, rumors abound about the school's Seven Mysteries, one of which is Hanako-san. Said to occupy the third stall of the third floor girls' bathroom in the old school building, Hanako-san grants any wish when summoned. Nene Yashiro, an occult-loving high school girl who dreams of romance, ventures into this haunted bathroom…but...
“Hanako-san, Hanako-san…are you there?”
At Kamome Academy, rumors abound about the school's Seven Mysteries, one of which is Hanako-san. Said to occupy the third stall of the third floor girls' bathroom in the old school building, Hanako-san grants any wish when summoned. Nene Yashiro, an occult-loving high school girl who dreams of romance, ventures into this haunted bathroom…but...
- 3/10/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
As is usual the case with movies that spawn from anime series, “Scarlet Bond” unfolds as essentially a longer episode in the franchise. At the same time, however, the inclusion of new characters that play a rather significant role, and the impact the story has on the preexisting protagonists, allows the film to stand apart from the majority of similar titles, even if for a bit.
Crunchyroll is releasing “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond” for English-speaking territories and Mexico, starting January 18 in the UK and Ireland
The aforementioned protagonist is Hiiro, a man who thought himself as the last of the ogres, following the genocide of his tribe, and is now in service of the young queen of Raja, who is, however, bedridden for some time. Furthermore, the small nation is under a curse that has caused the lake that is the main...
Crunchyroll is releasing “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond” for English-speaking territories and Mexico, starting January 18 in the UK and Ireland
The aforementioned protagonist is Hiiro, a man who thought himself as the last of the ogres, following the genocide of his tribe, and is now in service of the young queen of Raja, who is, however, bedridden for some time. Furthermore, the small nation is under a curse that has caused the lake that is the main...
- 1/17/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
The sword and magic subgenre, particularly when combined with intense violence, has resulted in some of the best anime of all time, with “Berserk” and “Attack on Titan” leading and titles like “Fate/Stay Night”, “Goblin Slayer” and “Sword Art Online” coming close by. “Claymore” is one among them, and a title that has managed to withstand the test of time from 2007, when it was first introduced.
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The story unfolds on a fictional medieval island where humans are plagued by Yoma humanoid shape-shifters that feed on humans. A mysterious group known as The Organization, creates human-Yoma hybrids to kill Yoma for a fee. These female warriors wear armored uniforms. The public refer to them as “Claymores”, alluding to their claymore swords, or “Silver-eyed Witches”, due to their silver eyes. Yoma and Claymore warriors alike are powered by a demonic energy,...
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The story unfolds on a fictional medieval island where humans are plagued by Yoma humanoid shape-shifters that feed on humans. A mysterious group known as The Organization, creates human-Yoma hybrids to kill Yoma for a fee. These female warriors wear armored uniforms. The public refer to them as “Claymores”, alluding to their claymore swords, or “Silver-eyed Witches”, due to their silver eyes. Yoma and Claymore warriors alike are powered by a demonic energy,...
- 11/17/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
New York, NY (10/29/21)—Yen Press, LLC announced the digital release of the manga series Sugar Apple Fairy Tale. This fantasy romance manga, with art by YozoranoUdon, is based on the light novel series of the same name. The original light novel was written by Miri Mikawa, with illustrations by Aki, the artist responsible for Olympos, The Angel of Elhamburg, and the manga adaptation of The White Cat’s Revenge as Plotted from the Dragon King’s Lap.
In a world where fairies exist, a girl named Anne resolved to become a Silver Sugar Master, a special artisan who can create magical candy. Accompanied by her foulmouthed fairy bodyguard, Charles, she sets off on a journey to the capital city to fulfill her goals.
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale is the latest addition to the Yen Press lineup of digital simulpublication manga series, a program that includes some of today’s most popular series,...
In a world where fairies exist, a girl named Anne resolved to become a Silver Sugar Master, a special artisan who can create magical candy. Accompanied by her foulmouthed fairy bodyguard, Charles, she sets off on a journey to the capital city to fulfill her goals.
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale is the latest addition to the Yen Press lineup of digital simulpublication manga series, a program that includes some of today’s most popular series,...
- 10/29/2021
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Medieval themed anime have given us some of the most iconic titles over the years, with series like “Berserk”, “Scrapped Princess”, “Goblin Slayer” and others being the first that come to mind. Based on a light novel, “The Rising of the Shield Hero” is another title in the same lines, also including the online rpg element quite intensely, along with a number of other elements, and a character and storyline that are quite different from what is usual in the genre.
Naofumi Iwatani, an easygoing Japanese youth bordering on being a hikikomori, is summoned into a parallel world along with Motoyasu, Ren and Itsuki, other young men from parallel universes, to become the world’s Cardinal Heroes and fight inter-dimensional hordes of monsters called Waves. Each of the heroes has his own unique weapon, sword, spear and bow, but Naofumi ends up with the shield, the sole one with no offensive capabilities,...
Naofumi Iwatani, an easygoing Japanese youth bordering on being a hikikomori, is summoned into a parallel world along with Motoyasu, Ren and Itsuki, other young men from parallel universes, to become the world’s Cardinal Heroes and fight inter-dimensional hordes of monsters called Waves. Each of the heroes has his own unique weapon, sword, spear and bow, but Naofumi ends up with the shield, the sole one with no offensive capabilities,...
- 9/5/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
New York, NY (8/27/21) – Yen Press, LLC announced the digital release of the manga series Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon. This quirky fantasy comedy is based on the light novel series of the same name, previously released in English by Yen On.
After dying in a traffic accident, I find myself standing near an unfamiliar lake. My body won’t move, I can’t hear my voice, and when I try to shout in confusion, words that I never expected come out! I-it seems I’ve turned into a vending machine… How am I going to survive some fantasy world’s dungeon like this?!
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon is the latest addition to the Yen Press lineup of digital simulpublication manga series, a program that includes some of today’s most popular series, such as Black Butler, Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler –, and Goblin Slayer.
After dying in a traffic accident, I find myself standing near an unfamiliar lake. My body won’t move, I can’t hear my voice, and when I try to shout in confusion, words that I never expected come out! I-it seems I’ve turned into a vending machine… How am I going to survive some fantasy world’s dungeon like this?!
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon is the latest addition to the Yen Press lineup of digital simulpublication manga series, a program that includes some of today’s most popular series, such as Black Butler, Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler –, and Goblin Slayer.
- 8/27/2021
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
New York, NY (8/20/21) – Yen Press, LLC announced a slate of upcoming releases that includes manga (Cross-Dressing Villainess Ceclia Sylvie; Nanami Minami Wants to Shine; The Fiancée Chosen by the Ring; The Wolf Never Sleeps; Run on Your New Legs; Catch These Hands!; Mizuno & Chayama;and Bungo Stray Dogs Woof!), novels, and the second Ttrpg release from Yen On (Goblin Slayer Tabletop Roleplaying Game). All announced titles are scheduled for February 2022 release.
Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie (manga)
Original Story by Hiroro Akizakura
Art by Shino Akiyama
Character Design by Dangmill
Cecilia has been reincarnated as the villainess of a dating sim who is fated to die no matter the route. If she becomes a Shrine Maiden candidate (only girls are chosen), she’ll absolutely wind up dead. No question about it. To avoid this fate, Cecilia decides to cross-dress as a man…She will do whatever it takes to achieve a peaceful and carefree life,...
Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie (manga)
Original Story by Hiroro Akizakura
Art by Shino Akiyama
Character Design by Dangmill
Cecilia has been reincarnated as the villainess of a dating sim who is fated to die no matter the route. If she becomes a Shrine Maiden candidate (only girls are chosen), she’ll absolutely wind up dead. No question about it. To avoid this fate, Cecilia decides to cross-dress as a man…She will do whatever it takes to achieve a peaceful and carefree life,...
- 8/23/2021
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Goblin Slayer started out as a series of Japanese light novels before becoming successful enough to receive a manga as well as an anime. For context, the first volume came out in February of 2016. After which, the manga started up in June of 2016 while the anime started up in October of 2018. As such, it seems reasonable to say that Goblin Slayer managed to build up a fair amount of momentum within a short period of time. Content-wise, Goblin Slayer can be considered dark fantasy. However, dark fantasy is a very generic term, meaning that it can encompass
What We Know about Goblin Slayer Season 2 So Far...
What We Know about Goblin Slayer Season 2 So Far...
- 7/30/2021
- by Allen Lee
- TVovermind.com
After 15 years and a humongous impact in the industry, “Naruto” (and Shippuuden) finished in 2017 and with it an era that defined and still continues to define the shonen action genre in anime, a style that begun with “Dragonball” and “One Piece” and was cemented with the adventures of the young ninja and “Bleach”. Many similar, to the point of identical titles were released during and after “Naruto” ended, in essence giving a narrative identity to the category that looked annoyingly like this
Furthermore, after a point, and during a period that the whole anime industry declined, intense elements of fanservice were added to the regular themes of the-underdog-becoming-all-powerful-through-consecutive-level-ups, the training, the tournaments, the rivalry of two very similar characters, slapstick comedy etc to the aforementioned, while all the faults of the category remained. Since 2013 and “Attack on Titan” however, the industry started to become reinvigorated, through a number of titles that entailed new elements,...
Furthermore, after a point, and during a period that the whole anime industry declined, intense elements of fanservice were added to the regular themes of the-underdog-becoming-all-powerful-through-consecutive-level-ups, the training, the tournaments, the rivalry of two very similar characters, slapstick comedy etc to the aforementioned, while all the faults of the category remained. Since 2013 and “Attack on Titan” however, the industry started to become reinvigorated, through a number of titles that entailed new elements,...
- 10/30/2020
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Yen Press, LLC announced a slate of upcoming titles that include the manga series When a Magician’s Pupil Smiles and Goblin Slayer Side Story II: Dai Katana and the light novel series and manga adaptation of I Was a Bottom-Tier Bureaucrat for 1,500 Years, and the Demon King Made Me a Minister.
When a Magician Pupils Smiles, Goblin Slayer Side Story, I Was A Bottom Tier Bureaucrat
When a Magician’s Pupil Smiles, Story and Art by Chisaki Kanai
Synopsis: Ouka Namae, a magician’s pupil, is incapable of feeling emotion. That is…he’s almost incapable. There is one particular circumstance when his feelings rise to the surface, but the scenario that unleashes them is too dark to even contemplate..
When a Magician’s Pupil Smiles is a dark supernatural manga that was originally published as a digital exclusive by Yen Press. This upcoming print edition collects the entire...
When a Magician Pupils Smiles, Goblin Slayer Side Story, I Was A Bottom Tier Bureaucrat
When a Magician’s Pupil Smiles, Story and Art by Chisaki Kanai
Synopsis: Ouka Namae, a magician’s pupil, is incapable of feeling emotion. That is…he’s almost incapable. There is one particular circumstance when his feelings rise to the surface, but the scenario that unleashes them is too dark to even contemplate..
When a Magician’s Pupil Smiles is a dark supernatural manga that was originally published as a digital exclusive by Yen Press. This upcoming print edition collects the entire...
- 10/13/2020
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Based on the homonymous manga by Koyoharu Gotoge, “Demon Slayer” is another shonen that tries to stand out from the plethora of similar titles coming out of Japan. Let us see if it succeeds.
The story takes place in the Taisho era and revolves around Tanjiro, a boy who sells coals for a living during a time when man-eating demons roam the world . One day, he returns home to find his whole family slaughtered by the creatures, while his younger sister, Nezuko, has been transformed into a demon herself. Instead of succumbing to despair though, Tanjiro decides to become a member of the “Demon Slayers” an independent organization that deals with exactly what their name states.
His purpose, however, is not just to take revenge from the demon that killed his family, but also to cure his sister. The fact that he carries a demon with him wherever he goes,...
The story takes place in the Taisho era and revolves around Tanjiro, a boy who sells coals for a living during a time when man-eating demons roam the world . One day, he returns home to find his whole family slaughtered by the creatures, while his younger sister, Nezuko, has been transformed into a demon herself. Instead of succumbing to despair though, Tanjiro decides to become a member of the “Demon Slayers” an independent organization that deals with exactly what their name states.
His purpose, however, is not just to take revenge from the demon that killed his family, but also to cure his sister. The fact that he carries a demon with him wherever he goes,...
- 10/16/2019
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
One of the most hyped titles of the last year (it actually aired from October to December 2018), “Goblin Slayer” is based on dark fantasy light novel that first became a manga and then an anime. The main “selling point” of the title was that it was supposed to bring gore, and, in general, exploitation aesthetics to the RPG-style, medieval anime. Let us see if it succeeded.
In a world that could well be part of an RPG game, a human hero has recently defeated the armies of evil. However, the demons are still lurking around, and particularly goblins, who burn, pillage and rape wherever they. Various guilds give rewards to adventurers for exterminating demons, but no one seems to care about goblins, the lowest rank of the creatures, with the exception of one, the titular character. Goblin Slayer bares a deep grudge towards goblins and he has...
In a world that could well be part of an RPG game, a human hero has recently defeated the armies of evil. However, the demons are still lurking around, and particularly goblins, who burn, pillage and rape wherever they. Various guilds give rewards to adventurers for exterminating demons, but no one seems to care about goblins, the lowest rank of the creatures, with the exception of one, the titular character. Goblin Slayer bares a deep grudge towards goblins and he has...
- 6/9/2019
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Anime and Manga art. A totally different animation that isn’t afraid of dipping into the different genres like most animations, but takes it to a new dimension and Goblin Slayer is just one of them, taking action to new heights. Here are 20 Things You Didn’t Know about Goblin Slayer: 20. The Influence of Tolkien J.R.R Tolkien, the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings have been an influence of Goblin Slayer, according to the Fandom wiki, one of the chapters of Goblin Slayer echoes Tolkien’s work by saying the dwarves of the story have dug too
20 Things You Didn’t Know about Goblin Slayer...
20 Things You Didn’t Know about Goblin Slayer...
- 4/24/2019
- by Aiden Mason
- TVovermind.com
Will there be a Goblin Slayer Season 2? While only the anime production committee can answer that question definitively it’s possible to analyze the chances of a second season. Popularity and the resulting financial numbers are the biggest factors influencing a decision and it just so happens the sales numbers for the Goblin Slayer Blu-Ray/DVD box sets have just come in. While not critically derided in Western reviews like The Rising Of The Shield Hero anime, Goblin Slayer suffered from some mixed reviews early on since rampaging goblins raping human women was a prominent part of the story. But the […]
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- 2/27/2019
- by Patrick Frye
- Monsters and Critics
Goblin Slayer is an anime that was recently released in the fall of 2018. It’s stirred quite a controversy among viewers. This is nothing really new because most of the other recent releases have had the same response. It’s a dark fantasy show and if you haven’t tuned in yet, here are 10 things that you need to know. 1. It’s based on a Japanese novel series Kumo Kagyu wrote the novel series and Noboru Kannatuki is the illustrator. The anime television series is an adaptation of the Manga. It was made into an anime cartoon and released for play
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Goblin Slayer...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Goblin Slayer...
- 12/1/2018
- by Dana Hanson-Firestone
- TVovermind.com
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