When it comes to par-excellence animation, Demon Slayer takes the cake. From its fight scenes to stunning visuals, the series is praised for illustration and animation. It has bagged several accolades ranging from the Japan Academy Prize to the Crunchyroll Award for its impeccable animation quality.
Sanemi and Obanai in a still from the series | Credit: Ufotable
With the series finale of Season 4, several fans wait in anticipation for the final arc. Amidst all the wait and anticipation, a fan animation of Giyu and Tanjiro’s fight against Akaza has surfaced. To say the least, the video overshadows Ufotable in every possible way.
Fan animation of Giyu and Tanjiro’s fight against Akaza in Demon Slayer is par excellence.
Akaza is one of the twelve kizuki who is also one of the three upper moons in the series. Apart from being Muzan’s loyal follower, he is one of the strongest demons in the series.
Sanemi and Obanai in a still from the series | Credit: Ufotable
With the series finale of Season 4, several fans wait in anticipation for the final arc. Amidst all the wait and anticipation, a fan animation of Giyu and Tanjiro’s fight against Akaza has surfaced. To say the least, the video overshadows Ufotable in every possible way.
Fan animation of Giyu and Tanjiro’s fight against Akaza in Demon Slayer is par excellence.
Akaza is one of the twelve kizuki who is also one of the three upper moons in the series. Apart from being Muzan’s loyal follower, he is one of the strongest demons in the series.
- 9/20/2024
- by Himanshi Jeswani
- FandomWire
The anime fandom lost another special talent today, the reputed Japanese voice actress Atsuko Tanaka died from an unnamed illness at the age of 61. Sadly few people might remember her name, but everyone will surely remember her from all the iconic characters (like Konan from Naruto) she voiced in her career.
Konan from Naruto | Credits: Studio Pierrot
With a career that spanned over three decades, the late Tanaka-sensei made a truly considerable mark on the industry—becoming notably the voice of Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell. She had a large portfolio of memorable roles to her name. Below, we focus on five of her most notable anime appearances that a lot of you never might have expected.
5. Lisa – Lisa: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures Lisa Lisa from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures | Credits: David Productions
Atsuko Tanaka did the voice of Lisa Lisa, the mysterious and seductive heroine...
Konan from Naruto | Credits: Studio Pierrot
With a career that spanned over three decades, the late Tanaka-sensei made a truly considerable mark on the industry—becoming notably the voice of Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell. She had a large portfolio of memorable roles to her name. Below, we focus on five of her most notable anime appearances that a lot of you never might have expected.
5. Lisa – Lisa: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures Lisa Lisa from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures | Credits: David Productions
Atsuko Tanaka did the voice of Lisa Lisa, the mysterious and seductive heroine...
- 8/21/2024
- by Diganta Mondal
- FandomWire
The voice-acting industry in anime is lamenting the passing away of Atsuko Tanaka. Tanaka, who voiced Mokoto Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell, has passed away at the age of 61 due to an unknown illness. Her legacy in voicing anime characters has forever shaped Japanese animation and dubbing.
Atsuko Tanaka and her son Hikaru Tanaka | Credit: X
Atsuko Tanaka’s extraordinary voice gifted life to various characters in multiple anime and movies. She also developed her work of dubbing by giving a Japanese voice to international celebrities. The news about her passing was reported by her management company and confirmed by her son, Hikaru Tanaka, which shipped a wave of anguish among the anime community.
A Farewell Tribute from Atsuko Tanaka’s Son Mokoto Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell | Credit: Production I.G.
Hikaru Tanaka posted a biding message on X (formerly Twitter) via OriconNews, conveying his gratitude towards his mother.
Atsuko Tanaka and her son Hikaru Tanaka | Credit: X
Atsuko Tanaka’s extraordinary voice gifted life to various characters in multiple anime and movies. She also developed her work of dubbing by giving a Japanese voice to international celebrities. The news about her passing was reported by her management company and confirmed by her son, Hikaru Tanaka, which shipped a wave of anguish among the anime community.
A Farewell Tribute from Atsuko Tanaka’s Son Mokoto Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell | Credit: Production I.G.
Hikaru Tanaka posted a biding message on X (formerly Twitter) via OriconNews, conveying his gratitude towards his mother.
- 8/20/2024
- by Akihito Chakma
- FandomWire
In "Nice to Meet You, Niko-sama!," the latest 29th episode of Wonderful Precure! , aired in Japan on Sunday, in addition to Niko , the creator of Niko Garden, three villain characters appeared for the first time — Gaou , Torame , and Zakuro . This is the first time that villain characters in human form appear directly in Wonderful Precure! , although this has been a regular occurrence in previous series. The voice actors who portray them and their character descriptions on the anime's official website are as follows: Niko voiced by Kana Ueda (Rin Tosaka in Fate/stay night ) A unicorn with a horn on its forehead and wings on its back. She is a god-like being that created Niko Garden. She has special powers not found in the Nico Animals or the Kirarin Animals. She is affectionately called “Niko-sama” by everyone, and although she looks cute, she has a sturdy and dignified appearance. While she has a strict side,...
- 8/19/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Aniplex and Type-moon doled out a double update for Fate games, including a release date for Fate/stay night Remastered and the reveal of plans for Fate/hollow ataraxia Remastered . Fate/stay night Remastered hits Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam digitally on August 8, 2024, and will be priced at $29.99. Fate/stay night Remastered Release Date Trailer As previously reported, the upcoming remaster will be based on the 2012 Realta Nua version, originally released for the PlayStation Vita. In addition to the English language option, it will include a Simplified Chinese language option, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original release of Fate stay/night on PC in Japan this year. Related: Fate stay/night Remastered Game Releases New Art by Original Series Artist Beyond that, development has been confirmed for Fate/hollow ataraxia Remastered , which is currently in the works for Switch and PC. There's no release date yet, but you can see the debut trailer below.
- 8/3/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
We recently got to peek into the near future of Crunchyroll Game Vault — which is available for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan members worldwide — and now more titles have launched. Following the earlier reveal, members can dig into Crypt of the Necrodancer , PictoQuest and the Dawn of the Monsters Arcade Edition update starting today. You can check out the details for each below. This article will remain your one-stop shop for all Crunchyroll Game Vault library updates, so read on for all previously announced titles and start playing! Crunchyroll Game Vault Additions for July 26, 2024 Crypt of the Necrodancer Brace Yourself Games, Vortex Buffer The award-winning roguelike rhythm game Crypt of the NecroDancer boogies back onto mobile as part of Crunchyroll Game Vault with new moves—all additional Dlc will dance its way onto iOS and Android for the first time! Now, players can explore dungeons and deliver beatdowns to the...
- 7/26/2024
- by Crunchyroll Official
- Crunchyroll
The folks at miHoYo are cooking up a special event for Honkai: Star Rail , and this one is getting ready to rope in the characters of the Fate universe. Details are incredibly light at the moment, but a Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration is currently penciled in for Q3 2025. Hopefully we'll get more info soon, but for now this is everything: Related: Honkai: Star Rail Game Shines in Animated Short from miHoYo Anime miHoYo also shared a new trailer for Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4. Honkai: Star Rail is currently available on iOS, Android, PC and PlayStation 5. Crunchyroll streams the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] anime and describes it like so: Fuyuki City—a city surrounded by the ocean and the mountains becomes the setting for an age-old ritual. To realize the mythical Holy Grail, which is said to grant any wish from its possessor, seven masters are given seven heroic spirits chosen by the Grail.
- 7/19/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Following up on the earlier reveal, more info on the Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers anime arrived during today's Anime Expo panel. The series is set to premiere in 2025, and you can see a new trailer along with some of the main cast members below. Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers Trailer Lead cast members include: Sin Kiske voiced by Issei Miyazaki (Subaru in X ) Sol Badguy voiced by Jouji Nakata (Kirei in Fate/stay night ) Unika voiced by Yui Ishikawa (Mikasa in Attack on Titan ) Narrator voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki in Gintama ) Related: Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers Anime Series Announced Shigeru Morikawa ( Chrono Crusade ) directs the Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers anime, with Norimitsu Kaiho handling scripts for the Sanzigen production. Synopsis: After the decline of the once robust fields of science and technology, a new energy source known as magic fuels the modern era. Humanity creates forbidden biological weapons: Gears.
- 7/4/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Earlier this year, it was announced that the original Fate/stay night visual novel would be getting a remastered version—and with it, the first official English-language release. Today, the game that launched a media juggernaut has shared new art in honor of the upcoming remaster. The new art is penned by Takashi Takeuchi, co-founder of Type-moon and regular artist across the Fate series: Related: Fate stay/night Remastered Coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch in 2024 The upcoming remaster will be based on the 2012 Realta Nua version, originally released for the PlayStation Vita. The remastered version of the game will be released on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam sometime in 2024 with the aforementioned English language option, as well as a newly announced Simplified Chinese language option, ostensibly to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original release of Fate stay/night on PC in Japan this year. Source: @fate_sn_game on...
- 6/28/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
If you’ve been involved with the anime community any time in the past few years, there’s a good chance you’ve at least heard of the Fate series. Whether it’s Fate/Zero , Fate/Stay Night , or one of the numerous Fate/Grand Order adaptations, you’ve probably seen people discussing the series or sharing artwork from it. But what actually is this series? Speaking as a long-time fan, I’ll admit, it’s difficult to know where to even start with all these adaptations, spinoffs, games, and more, which is why I’m here to go through the history of this franchise, where it started, where it is now, and how to get into it for newcomers who want to try it out. But first, a little background. The Origins of Type-moon The history of Fate is heavily intertwined with the history of the game studio Type-moon . Type-moon began...
- 4/8/2024
- by Skyler Allen
- Crunchyroll
In coordination with Famitsu and Denfami Nicogamer, Crunchyroll is happy to present an English translation of a special conversation between Fate/stay night series author Kinoko Nasu and Honkai: Star Rail producer David Jiang. This interview was originally conducted for Famitsu and Denfami Nicogamer, with the original Japanese version found here . The following is the translated interview. [Special Interview] Kinoko Nasu of "Fate" and David Jiang of "Honkai: Star Rail"—What to Do When You're Not Sure If It's What You Want to Express? Methods of Manifesting Dreams and Desires "I'm a huge fan of the Fate series and Type-moon's works!" That's what David Jiang, the producer of "Honkai: Star Rail," said. It seems that David has enjoyed Type-moon's works, including "Fate/stay night," ever since he was a child, and this experience has greatly influenced his creative career. That's right. Witnessing Type-moon's works during adolescence is bound to give rise to significant changes.
- 3/22/2024
- by Kyle Cardine
- Crunchyroll
Myths, legends, religion and history are heavily utilized when creating the stories found in all genres of anime. Dozens upon dozens of myths and legends were used to build the characters and plot of Jujutsu Kaisen , for example, and this anime is far from the only example. Fate/stay night is rife with mythological, legendary, and historical figures. First things first. This article is going to focus on Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works . Yes, I know, I know. This means we won’t be diving into the video games, the other anime installments in the Fate series, or any of the myriad of spinoffs. Related: The Folklore Behind Megumi Fushigur's Shikigami in Jujutsu Kaisen It’s probably no surprise that Unlimited Blade Works is absolutely chock full of characters based on people from myths, legends, and history. Many of the streets shown in the anime can be walked in Japan as well,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Kathleen Townsend
- Crunchyroll
Despite having only seven episodes, the anime adaptation of Solo Leveling has given rise to a lot of excitement in the world of anime and has already been recognized as one of the most significant shows of 2024. Fans are extremely pleased that A-1 Pictures followed the path that led to achievement with the series and faithfully adapted Chugong’s manhwa.
Solo Leveling Anime
Fans of Solo Leveling have another exciting piece of news to look forward to from the series as a well-known voice actor from the critically acclaimed franchise Jujutsu Kaisen has been confirmed as an official cast member of the currently airing Solo Leveling anime.
This voice actor is none other than the renowned Junichi Suwabe, who is best known for his portrayal of Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen. Suwabe will voice the character of a major villain in the series: Hwang Dongsoo, a powerful S-rank hunter...
Solo Leveling Anime
Fans of Solo Leveling have another exciting piece of news to look forward to from the series as a well-known voice actor from the critically acclaimed franchise Jujutsu Kaisen has been confirmed as an official cast member of the currently airing Solo Leveling anime.
This voice actor is none other than the renowned Junichi Suwabe, who is best known for his portrayal of Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen. Suwabe will voice the character of a major villain in the series: Hwang Dongsoo, a powerful S-rank hunter...
- 2/21/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Fate/stay night franchise and last night English and Chinese fans of the series got a nice surprise announcement with the first ever release of the game in those languages. But Japanese fans weren’t left in the dark with the announcement that a concert will be held in September in the country to celebrate the anniversary! The event, aptly titled “Fate/stay night 20th anniversary concert” , will be held on September 21 and 22 at Yokohama Buntai in Kanagawa prefecture. Music from the concert will be based on the Unlimited Blade Works and Heaven’s Feel anime with Hideyuki Fukasawa and Yuki Kajiura set to appear for their sets. Details on tickets and more will be announced in the future. Related: Fate stay/night Remastered Coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch in 2024 What’s more, the original soundtrack for all three Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] films will be...
- 1/31/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
As I have mentioned before, the spirit of Hayao Miyazaki is bound to be carried onwards in the anime industry for many years to come. Mari Okada in her directorial debut seems to have drawn from “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind” for the base of a film that takes its basic premise much further, though.
“Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms” is part of the Asian selection at Fantasia International Film Festival
The Lolph are a race of weavers, which spend the centuries their lives last weaving their stories and their thoughts into a special cloth named Hibiol, in their secluded kingdom. One of the children among them is Maquia, an orphaned girl whose life is filled with sorrow for her lack of a family, and is best friends with Leilia, another girl who is the exact opposite of her in terms of character. One day, the neighboring...
“Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms” is part of the Asian selection at Fantasia International Film Festival
The Lolph are a race of weavers, which spend the centuries their lives last weaving their stories and their thoughts into a special cloth named Hibiol, in their secluded kingdom. One of the children among them is Maquia, an orphaned girl whose life is filled with sorrow for her lack of a family, and is best friends with Leilia, another girl who is the exact opposite of her in terms of character. One day, the neighboring...
- 7/29/2018
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
This list of the 21 best anime of all time for action lovers was painstakingly created to give you guys the best comprehensive list of completed anime that will change your life.
Now that anime is finally getting the love it deserves, people have been swarming the internet to consume the millions of shows they didn't even know existed. And with all of these options can come stress.
Dissimilar to current American TV programming, anime TV shows regularly make it past 300 episodes. And let's be real, who has the time to dive into a 300+ episodic series that might not even pay off in the end?
The good thing is that, now, you don't worry about those opportunity costs. I got your back.
1. Naruto/Naruto Shippuden
Synopsis: In his need to be acknowledged by the hidden-leaf village that shuns him, Naruto vows he will one day become the greatest Hokage the ninja world has ever seen.
Now that anime is finally getting the love it deserves, people have been swarming the internet to consume the millions of shows they didn't even know existed. And with all of these options can come stress.
Dissimilar to current American TV programming, anime TV shows regularly make it past 300 episodes. And let's be real, who has the time to dive into a 300+ episodic series that might not even pay off in the end?
The good thing is that, now, you don't worry about those opportunity costs. I got your back.
1. Naruto/Naruto Shippuden
Synopsis: In his need to be acknowledged by the hidden-leaf village that shuns him, Naruto vows he will one day become the greatest Hokage the ninja world has ever seen.
- 5/8/2018
- by Candice Horde
- TVfanatic
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