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Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! , an upcoming TV anime based on the comedic boys' love manga by Syundei, has revealed the main cast members for the series as well as a new trailer (below). The series will broadcast in Japan in 2025, and Crunchyroll will also simulcast it . Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! TV Anime Trailer The main cast for the series includes: Okuto Nakamura voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi (Hajime Saito in Blue Miburo ) Okuta Nakamura character art Aiki Hirose voiced by Yuki Sakakihara (Tamao Akisame in A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! ) Aiki Hirose character art Voice actors Kappei Yamaguchi and Junko Takeuchi, who previously voiced Okuta Nakamura and Aiki Hirose, respectively, in the Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! audio drama, will also appear in the TV anime, although their new roles have not yet been revealed. Akane Shinsha serialized the original Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! manga from 2014 to 2016 in their Edge Comix...

The cast of season 2 of Ishura continues to grow, with four more heroes being summoned for next year's continuation. Joining the cast in this latest batch are: Tu the Magic: Yurika Kubo (Hanayo Koizumi in Love Live! School Idol Project ) Ozonezma the Capricious: Hiroaki Hirata (Sanji in One Piece ) Zigita Zogi the Thousandth: Wataru Takagi (Genta Kojima/Detective Takagi in Case Closed ) Krafnir the Hatch of Truth: Kappei Yamaguchi (Ranma Saotome in Ranma 1/2 ) Tu the Magic Ozonezma the Capricious Zigita Zogi the Thousandth Krafnir the Hatch of Truth Related: Ishura Season 2 Anime Shares New Cast, Retrospective Video Based on the light novels by Keiso and Kureta, Takeo Takahashi chief-directs and Yuki Ogawa ( Mieruko-chan ) directs Ishura at studio Passione, with series composition by Kenta Ihara ( Saga of Tanya the Evil ), character designs by Yoko Kikuchi ( Twilight Out of Focus ) and Yuka Takashina and music by Masahiro Tokuda ( Platinum End ). Yen Press...

We're just three days away from the return of Ranma 1/2 ! The Rumiko Takahashi classic is getting new life this season, and everyone is preparing for the premiere. There are even live events planned for the big day—but first, we're taking a look at the premiere episode. A new preview for the first episode, titled "Ranma Arrives," gives us a first look at the action as the series commences: Ranma 1/2 Episode 1 Preview Related: New Ranma 1/2 Anime Makes a Splash with Opening Song Video Veteran voice actor Koichi Yamadera will appear in the first episode as the tour guide at the cursed springs of Jusenkyo. Also, between October 15-31, commuters passing through Tokyo's Ueno Station will be treated to a variety of Ranma 1/2 collaborations. The station, which is close to Ueno Zoo (notable as a home for pandas), will project visuals from the series on a 100m-long screen...

Mappa’s official YouTube channel has released a new trailer for the upcoming Ranma 1/2 anime remake.

The trailer, which focuses on the dynamics between Ranma and Akane, features the opening song “許婚っきゅん” (Iinazukkyun) performed by ano. The J-pop artist is known for performing the theme song of Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction.

The Ranma 1/2 anime remake is set to begin airing on Oct 5, 2024, and will stream on Netflix. Check out the trailer below.

The trailer also introduced previously revealed cast members who will be joining the series.

Koichi Yamadera as Ryoga Hibiki Tomokazu Sugita as Tatewaki Kuno Ayane Sakura as Kodachi Kuno Mamoru Miyano as Mikado Sanzenin Aoi Yuki as Azusa Shiratori Toshiyuki Morikawa as Tofu Ono

Ranma and Akane’s voice actors were introduced previously. Kappei Yamaguchi and Megumi Hayashibara will voice Ranma’s male and female versions, reprising their roles from the previous adaptation. Meanwhile,...

From Kickstarter campaign to the big time, the official website and accounts for the upcoming Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms anime today announced that the series will begin airing from October 3 at 24:30 Jst (effectively October 4 at 0:30) in Japan. A third key visual was also released, along with the casting of Kappei Yamaguchi (Usopp in One Piece ) as Kagami Group founder Yakumo, pictured left in the background below. Casting for his older brother Tsukihito, pictured on Yakumo's right, is yet to be revealed. Key Visual 3 Related: Demon Lord 2099, Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 and More to Stream on Crunchyroll Okamoto directs Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms at TriF Studio with series composition written by Yasuhiro Nakanishi and TriF, character designs by Terumi Nishii and Yoko Uchida, Mecha-Ude designs and concept art by Nurikabe and music from Kohta Yamamoto, Daiki(Awsm.) and Hiroyuki Sawano. Crunchyroll will stream the anime as it airs in Japan,...

Trinity CineAsia has acquired UK and Ireland distribution rights to Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Pentagram, the year’s biggest film at the Japan box office to date, in a deal with animation studio Tms Entertainment.

The animated crime caper will receive a theatrical release on September 27, marking the film time that a feature in the hugely successful Detective Conan franchise has opened in UK and Irish cinemas.

The film was released in Japan on April 12 and spent six consecutive weeks at the top of the box office, earning $97.5m from more than 10.8 million admissions. This comfortably places it as...

Eiichiro Oda has featured a number of deaths in One Piece so far but only one of them is traumatizing enough to make your brain shut down. It is the most unexpected death for any One Piece fan, and the incident shaped the way Luffy and the Straw Hats grew next.

But you would be surprised to know that the aftermath of the Marineford Battle is not just traumatizing to fans, but also to other staff members behind the anime. One cast member in particular was shell-shocked as they accidentally received a spoiler from Eiichiro Oda himself.

Usopp’s Voice Actor Found Out About Ace’s Death Before it Even Happened Ace’s Death in One Piece | Toei

Kappei Yamaguchi, the voice actor of Usopp in the One Piece anime was present at a live-stream in 2023 when he revealed a shocking truth. Apparently, the voice actor happened to be present...

Ranma 1/2 Remake Cast: All Characters Returning in the 2024 Anime Revealed - Main Image

The announcement of the Ranma 1/2 remake and its new and returning cast thrill anime fans worldwide for the return of the iconic martial arts dynamic duo, Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo.

With a blend of experienced voice actors and new talent, the remake is set to provide a modern take on the new anime adaptation of the beloved Rumiko Takahashi series.

Cast and Characters Confirmed for Ranma 1/2 Remake

It’s time to relive the adventures of the gender-bending Ranma Saotome and the unforgettable characters, as some of the original cast members are confirmed to return in the remake.

This announcement was made through the live stream posted on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the new anime.

Here are all the returning cast and characters for the Ranma 1/2 remake:

Kappei Yamaguchi (Shinichi Kudo in Case Closed...

Earlier today we got the anticipated info dump for the new Ranma 1/2 anime, with Mappa producing the latest take on the Rumiko Takahashi classic. The series premieres this October, but those who want to catch it early will be able to do so next month thanks to a world premiere at Anime NYC. Anime NYC has teamed up with Viz Media and Hot Topic for the special screening, which is set to take place on August 24, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The screening will be held at the Sakura Stage. Related: Ranma 1/2 Anime Returns With Original Voice Cast on October 5 The original cast from the two 80s and 90s anime returns for the 2024 Ranma 1/2 TV anime in mostly the same roles, including: Ranma Saotome voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi Ranma voiced by Megumi Hayashibara Akane Tendo voiced by Noriko Hidaka Nabiki Tendo voiced by Minami Takayama Kasumi Tendo voiced by...

After teasing a brand new Ranma 1/2 anime a few weeks back, the series held a special live stream on its social media accounts revealing a ton of info on the new adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s manga series to show how it’ll shape up. The news includes its first trailer, the first visual, the lead staff and returning cast, the opening theme song singer and broadcast information for an October 5 premiere. Ranma 1/2 First Trailer and Visual The original cast from the two 80s and 90s anime returns for the 2024 Ranma 1/2 TV anime in mostly the same roles, including: Ranma Saotome voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi Ranma voiced by Megumi Hayashibara Akane Tendo voiced by Noriko Hidaka Nabiki Tendo voiced by Minami Takayama Kasumi Tendo voiced by Kikuko Inoue Soun Tendo voiced by Akio Otsuka Genma Saotome voiced by Cho Ryoga Hibiki voiced by Koichi Yamadera Shampoo voiced by Rei Sakuma...

It's just been about a week since we learned that Chrollo will be joining the playable lineup of Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact . Now the fighting game from developer Eighting has revealed another addition to its lineup in Feitan, as voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi. Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Feitan Trailer Related: Chrollo Joins Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Roster Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact  is in the works for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC. Viz Media publishes the  Hunter x Hunter  manga in English and Crunchyroll streams  the 2011 anime , describing the series: Gon, a young boy who lives on Whale Island, dreams of becoming a Hunter like his father, who left when Gon was still young. Source: Press Release...

Kappei Yamaguchi, the voice actor of Usopp in One Piece anime, announced on his official X account on May 30, 2024, that he has been hospitalized and will have to undergo surgery.

In a series of light-hearted tweets, Yamaguchi explained that he had overexerted himself while weightlifting and will be hospitalized for a brief period. He humorously noted that he will return with a cyborg shoulder after the procedure.

The surgery, scheduled for tomorrow, will address a torn tendon in his shoulder, which the actor attributed to his rigorous weightlifting regimen.

Acknowledging the necessity of the procedure, he reassured fans that the injury is not overly serious but requires medical intervention as it won’t heal naturally.

Checkout his series of tweets below:

Actually, I’m going to be hospitalized for a bit starting today!^^ It’s for surgery on my shoulder because I overdid it with weightlifting. I’ll come back...

Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram, the 27th feature film of the franchise, is setting new records at the Japanese box office. The franchise ritually releases one film yearly, and most have never disappointed fans.

This time, Conan and Heiji are on a case to capture Kid before he can steal a Japanese sword. Coincidentally, someone is found murdered by the same sword. The plot and animation attracted a wide range of movie-goers to the theaters.

This is probably why the film broke box office records in 2024 and is still going strong.

The 27th Detective Conan Movie Creates a New Opening Day Record in 2024 Detective Conan The Million-Dollar Pentagram Poster | Official Website

Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram was released on April 12, 2024, in Japan and raked in an amazing 960 million yen (around $6.2 million) on its opening day. The movie sold around 630 thousand tickets last Friday.

The 26th film of the franchise, Kurogane no Submarine,...

Detective Conan’s 27th feature film, titled Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost, has achieved an remarkable milestone as it has become the top anime film opener of 2024, raking in an impressive 960 million yen on its opening day and drawing over 630,000 viewers.

This was revealed by distributor Toho during a special stage greeting event at Toho Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo on April 13, 2024.

The film released on April 12, 2024, in 515 theatres across Japan.

The film surpassed the opening day numbers of the 26th feature film, which was the first film in the series to surpass the 10 billion yen mark in revenue, with a significant 112% increase.

The film’s voice cast, including Minami Takayama, Va of Conan Edogawa and Kappei Yamaguchi, Va of Kaito Kid, expressed their amazement at the film’s phenomenal opening.

“900 million… What is it? It was a weekday, right!?,” exclaimed Takayama.

“630,000 people on the first day… I’m surprised. This...

Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball, without a doubt, was a beacon of light for the anime and manga industry which ushered in a new era. It inspired and influenced a whole generation of artists and creators in Japan and overseas.

However, it wasn’t just Toriyama’s work that was iconic, the author himself served as an inspiration to many. The news of sudden passing came a shock to many in the industry, who took to Sns in order to convey their heartfelt messages for Toriyama.

From the voice actors who worked on the adaptations of his manga, to fellow manga authors who grew up reading Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump, everyone pitched in with their condolences. Check them out below.

Kazuhiko Torishima (Toriyama’s fist Editor)

My last work with him was the book “Dr. Mashirito’s Strongest Manga Technique”, which was released last year. The manga “Torishima and...

What happens when you mix a Mappa production with the minds of director Hiroko Utsumi and writer Taku Kishimoto? You get Bucchigiri?! , an original series that blends delinquents and One Thousand and One Nights to bombastic results. We'll see how explosive that particular concoction is when the series launches on Crunchyroll today as part of the Winter 2024 lineup . In the meantime, you can see what Bucchigiri?! is all about, from the release date and trailers to who's behind it in our full guide! Watch Bucchigiri?! on Crunchyroll! In This Guide Bucchigiri?! Anime Release Date: Where Can I Watch? Bucchigiri?! Anime Characters and Cast Bucchigiri?! Anime Staff Watch Bucchigiri?! Official Trailers Bucchigiri?! Anime Art & Key Visuals Bucchigiri?! Anime Synopsis Bucchigiri?! Additional Information Bucchigiri?! Anime Release Date: When Can I Watch? Bucchigiri?! officially gets released on Crunchyroll on January 13, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Pt. Where can I watch? On Crunchyroll Territories: Worldwide excluding Japan Bucchigiri?...

AnimeJapan, the annual source of so many thrilling anime-related announcements, is officially back at Tokyo Big Sight for its eleventh show in 2024. Ahead of the March 23-24 event, an official visual, exhibitor details and this year's theme, "Shinjidai" (A New Era), were revealed today. The visual features characters from The Apothecary Diaries , 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess , Blue Lock , Kingdom , Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- , The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic , Bocchi The Rock! , Chibi Maruko-chan and more. Can you identify them all? AnimeJapan 2024 visual Related: AnimeJapan 2023: All the Big News from the Event! Industry heavy-hitters Kadokawa, Aniplex and Toho will be present, alongside Twin Engine, Avex Pictures, Pony Canyon and more to make 110 exhibitors in total, which are partially pictured below. As for much-anticipated stage events, the lineup and other details are set to be revealed in a video releasing on January 19 at 20:00 Jst...

It’s going to be a great start to the New Year on Netflix. With the arrival of the Marineford Arc in the One Piece anime, Mappa’s latest release, and a return to the Seven Deadly Sins franchise, there’s not much anime fans will want to miss on Netflix in January 2024.

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Below is the scheduled list of anime coming to Netflix US in January 2024:

One Piece (Season 20)

New Episodes: 39

Genre: Action, Adventure | Runtime: 24 Minutes

Cast: Mayumi Tanaka, Akemi Okamura, Kazuya Nakai, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Hirata

Netflix Release Date: January 1st, 2024

Fans experiencing One Piece for the first time through Netflix are in for one dramatic roller coaster of action and emotion.

Ace, Luffy’s sworn brother, is due to be executed at any moment, resulting in the Whitebeard Pirates moving on Marine HQ. As Ace’s life hangs in the balance, Luffy is racing...

One Piece premiered on Netflix at the end of August, and the producers are ready to put season two into production – even before the streaming service has officially renewed the series. Matt Owens and Steven Maeda are showrunners for the series.

Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Hirata, Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, McKinley Belcher III, Craig Fairbrass, Steven Ward, and Chioma Umeala star in the series based on the anime series of the same name. The story takes place in a fantastical world where pirates and marines battle for control over the Blue Sea.

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One Piece Film Red is the fifteenth installment in the One Piece film series, adapted from the popular manga of the same name created by Eiichiro Oda. Directed by Gorō Taniguchi and produced by Toei Animation, the movie premiered in Japan on August 6, 2022, and subsequently became available in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand later in the same year.

The story revolves around the Straw Hat Pirates, who find themselves attending a mesmerizing music festival where they encounter Uta, a renowned singer with an ethereal voice. As the festival progresses, it is revealed that Uta is none other than the daughter of Shanks, one of the formidable Four Emperors of the Sea. Her presence at the event attracts significant attention, including that of dangerous pirates.

The film features an exceptional voice cast, including Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Usopp, Roronoa Zoro, Nami, and Sanji, along with the introduction of captivating new characters like Uta,...

One Piece is coming to Netflix in August, and it has now been revealed that the original voice actors from the anime series are reprising their roles for the live-action adaptation.

Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, and Hiroaki Hirata are reprising their animated roles in the live-action series. Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, McKinley Belcher III, Craig Fairbrass, Steven Ward, and Chioma Umeala have also been cast in the live-action series.

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The Netflix One Piece live-action adaptation will have the Japanese voice actors from the anime reprise their roles. It was at the Anime Expo 2023 in Los Angeles that fans got to watch a video of Mayumi Tanaka, the original voice of Monkey D. Luffy, welcoming Iñaki Godoy to the Straw Hats.

“I’ve been voicing Luffy for more than 23 years now, and I think everyone has a little bit of Luffy in their heart,” Tanaka said. “Iñaki, who performs Luffy in this live-action series, is so fun and joyful that he really makes a perfect Luffy! I’m very happy to be able to voice Luffy in this adaptation as well.”

Tanaka continued, “One Piece is a story whose words and images can resonate with you in different ways depending on your situation or perspective at any given moment, allowing for new discoveries all the time. And of course, nothing...

After two young girls become sick, the fates of their families become intertwined: a father (Wang Qianyuan) is willing to do anything he can to save the life of his daughter (Ai Mi), while a mother (Tan Zhuo) is willing to put all of her family’s assets on the line for the sake of her child (Huangyang Tiantian). In the face of life and death, will they be able to withstand the test of humanity?...

For someone who has not watched much Detective Conan, I was admittedly a little nervous to watch Tms/V1 Studio’s newest “Detective Conan: The Fist of the Blue Sapphire.” From newcomer to newcomer, however, I assure you; do not be afraid. The film reeks of one typical 2000s trope after another. Released in 2019 in the same debut month as “Detective Pikachu,” the film is just one addition to a serial phenomenon of remaking 90s classics, though this one admittedly sticks more to its 2D guns than its Pokemon counterpart does.

“Detective Conan: The Fist of the Blue Sapphire” is screening at Toronto Japanese Film Festival

“Detective Conan – The Fist of the Blue Sapphire” kicks off with the dramatic murder of brilliant lawyer Shirley Tan by Marina Bay Sands. Detective Conan (Minami Takayama) and his crew, inadvertently get involved after they fly to Singapore to support Sonoko Suzuki’s boyfriend,...

Title: Kiki Director: Hayao Miyazaki Starring: Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Kappei Yamaguchi. Watching Miyazachi’s fabulistic animation movies are always a feast for the eyes and the heart. So spectators will definitely “have a KiKi” watching the ultimate work of the Studio Ghibli anime film. ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ is a children’s fantasy novel written by Elio Kadono and illustrated by Akiko Hayashi and was first published in the year 1985. Miyazaki’s creative team has adapted for the silver screen an exquisite all time fairytale, of the thirteen year old witch Kiki spending a year on her own in a small town, using her magical abilities to earn her living as flying [ Read More ]

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Once again our good friends at the New York Asian Film Festival are showing their generosity to Dread Central readers. They've offered a pair of tickets each to screenings of Boxer's Omen or Asura during the fest. Read on for the details of how you can win!

The 2012 Nyaff runs June 29th-July 15th. Here are the dates/times of the screenings you can win tickets to - just click on the title to enter, and don't forget to include your name and contact info:

Boxer's Omen - Friday, June 29th at 12:00 Midnight at Walter Reade Theatre

(Hong Kong, 1983) There is nothing else in the world like this black magic martial arts movie that looks like the last 10 minutes of 2001: A Space Odyssey if you replaced the flashing colors and swirling stars with writhing maggots and bright green pus. And then you made your actors eat it.

Directed by: Kuei Chih-hung

Starring: Philip Ko,...