My Hero Academia seemed like it was going to sideline Izuku Midoriya after a massive injury, and the newest chapter of the series is setting up Deku's return to the final fight! Things have taken a terrible turn in the final fight against Tomura Shigaraki as Deku's plan to connect with him within his mind technically did work but not in the way Deku was hoping. While Deku was able to figure out why Shigaraki was on such a path to destruction, this ended up weakening Shigaraki to the point that All For One was fully able to take control of his body.

Getting thrown out of Shigaraki's mind revealed that All For One now had fully control of the body, and Deku was left without both of his arms as they had been destroyed by his direct contact with Shigaraki's Decay. This seemed like it would be the end for Deku in this final fight, but the newest chapter has already flipped things around is Deku is on the way back to the fight thanks to Eri's Rewind power. It's just a matter of figuring out how well he's going to be able to fight now.

My Hero Academia: Deku Recovers His Arms

My Hero Academia Chapter 420 reveals that before Shota Aizawa warped to Deku's side in the previous chapter, Eri actually broke off her horn and gave it to Aizawa to help Deku. It was explained that while the power within the horn itself was minimal, and would only be able to rewind a couple of minutes at the most, this turned out to be just what Deku needed as he hasn't been without his arms for that long (as time passed by at a different pace within Shigaraki's mind).

When Aizawa touches Deku with Eri's horn, the Rewind quirk starts to slowly build back Deku's arms. The chapter comes to an end as it teases it's going to be a slow process of bringing them back, but it's clear that Deku will soon be able to fight with the rest of Class 1-A as they poise for the real final fight against All For One. But without One For All's power, Deku's place in this final fight is still a mystery.

What are you hoping to see in Deku's next fight against All For One? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 really put all of the characters through the wringer, and a hilarious cosplay is putting a new spin on Nobara Kugisaki's worst moment in the anime yet! Jujutsu Kaisen's anime adapted the Shibuya Incident arc and it was the most devastating in the series to date as many characters lost their lives or took major injuries over the course of big fights throughout the episodes. It was definitely much worse for some than others, and fans are still left in limbo with the fate of some of the key fan favorites at season's end.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 had Nobara's worst moment when she was struck by Mahito, and seemed to be taken out for good. It's yet to be fully confirmed whether or not she truly has died (and it's a mystery that's actually still yet to be revealed in Gege Akutami's original manga either), so all fans have to go on is her distressing final appearance with both the anime and manga. But artist Low Cost Cosplay has shared a wild twist on this image with some very creative Nobara cosplay. Check it out:

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What's Next for Jujutsu Kaisen?

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 has been announced to be in the works, but has yet to give an update on its potential release window or date as of the time of publication. Nobara won't be seen much in the next season, but you can revisit all of her big moments so far with the first two seasons of the TV anime and Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie now streaming with Crunchyroll ahead of the new episodes.

They tease the anime as such, "Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. One day, to save a classmate who has been attacked by curses, he eats the finger of Ryomen Sukuna, taking the curse into his own soul. From then on, he shares one body with Ryomen Sukuna. Guided by the most powerful of sorcerers, Satoru Gojo, Itadori is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses... and thus begins the heroic tale of a boy who became a curse to exorcise a curse, a life from which he could never turn back."

What did you think of Nobara's final moments in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments!

Delicious in Dungeon is gearing up for the release of the next episode, and the anime has shared the first look at what to expect with the promo for Episode 16! Delicious in Dungeon has been continuing through its debut season of the anime with the second cour of its episodes, and the series has taken a noticeable turn as Laios and his party are attempting to escape from the dungeon. But as they have figured out, making their way out is going to be a lot tougher than they might have originally expected with all sorts of new traps and foes to keep an eye out for.

Delicious in Dungeon Episode 16 is teasing Laios and his party will be coming across even more faces as they try and escape the dungeon, but it's hard to gauge what could be coming our way as the anime prepares to reach a whole new stage. Giving fans the first look at what to expect in the next episode, you can check out the promo for Delicious in Dungeon Episode 16 in the video above. You can also find the preview stills for the episode below:

"Delicious in Dungeon" episode 16 preview screenshots 1/2
Series streaming on NETFLIX
Trailer: https://t.co/eB4uLiDiAw
Official website (JP): https://t.co/fBDHPrrS8d
(C)?????KADOKAWA?/????????????? pic.twitter.com/p7ACTHtdT8

-- KADOKAWA Anime (@kadokawaanimeCH) April 15, 2024

"Delicious in Dungeon" episode 16 preview screenshots 2/2
Series streaming on NETFLIX
Trailer: https://t.co/eB4uLiDiAw
Official website (JP): https://t.co/fBDHPrrS8d
(C)?????KADOKAWA?/????????????? pic.twitter.com/1QHocoSTSR

-- KADOKAWA Anime (@kadokawaanimeCH) April 15, 2024

How to Watch Delicious in Dungeon Episode 16

Delicious in Dungeon Episode 16 will be premiering on Thursday, April 18th with Netflix, and Kadokawa teases what to expect from the new the episode as such, "Thanks to Chilichuk, the group discovers the law of change in the labyrinth. While evading the surveillance of the wyvern known as the 'Magician's Eye' they discover a staircase leading to the upper floor. As Laios and his friends prepare for the long climb up the stairs, they are attacked by someone. What is the true identity of the enemy who wields a mysterious illusion...?"

If you wanted to catch up with the rest of Delicious in Dungeon so far, you can find it now streaming with Netflix. They tease the anime as such, "Delicious in Dungeon. That is, 'to eat', or 'to be eaten' --- Within the depths of the dungeon, his younger sister was eaten by a Red Dragon - and adventurer Laios barely made it back to the surface with his life. He attempts the dungeon again, but money and food are deep within its bowels... Faced with the critical situation where his sister may be digested at any moment, Laios decides: 'Food shall be self-providing from within the dungeon!' Slimes, basilisks, mimics and even dragons! While eating those that attack you, aim to traverse the dungeons, adventurer!"

What are you hoping to see in Delicious in Dungeon's next episode? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

My Hero Academia is now in the midst of a major twist of the final battle in the manga overall, and the newest chapter surprised with Eri's most selfless gift yet! Eri has been a very important character to the franchise ever since she was introduced during the events of the Shie Hassaikai arc, and it's been teased that her Rewind quirk would eventually play some kind of role in the finale given that she has the power to literally rewind a person's body. Now it's finally time for all of this to come to pass as the final battle is here.

My Hero Academia saw Izuku Midoriya fighting his hardest against Tomura Shigaraki, and previous chapters of the series teased that Eri was somehow looking to help Deku win this final battle. But while she's being kept far from the main battlefield itself, the newest chapter reveals a way that Eri found to actually help Deku when he was most in need as she's selflessly given up her horn (at the possible risk to her quirk's power) in order to rewind Deku's body just in time.

My Hero Academia 420: Eri's Broken Horn Explained

My Hero Academia Chapter 420 goes back a bit before Shota Aizawa warped to the battlefield where Deku and All For One are fighting, and Deku had completely lost both of his arms. Eri runs up to Aizawa and says that while she can't go to the battlefield, she wants to help and hands him her broken off horn. She figured out how to detach her horn, and Aizawa worries that she's damaged her quirk for good as a result. But while she couldn't help All Might or Bakugo, she knows she can help Deku.

It's explained that the power within Eri's horn is nearly useless and will only rewind someone a couple of minutes at the most, but when made contact with Deku's body, it starts to restore his lost arms as it's just the perfect amount of time to go back. While Deku heals his body, Eri's power came in handy at just the right time as it's time for the true final fight to begin.

How do you feel about Eri's role in My Hero Academia's final fight? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal is currently in the works on returning to Adult Swim for Season 3, and a new promo has sparked some major theories about what the new season could be tackling! Primal Season 2 ended with a pretty definitive ending for Spear and Fang's story after two seasons of surviving the wilderness together, so there was a question as to whether or not there could be future seasons of the animated series. When a third season was announced last Summer, it started getting fans wondering about what new characters and stories the series is going to tell from here on out.

While it has been some time since Primal Season 3 has been announced, Adult Swim has not shared many updates on the production. Adult Swim recently debuted a new promo featuring Primal, and while these promos usually don't necessarily tie into the canon or tease future events, the increased focus on Lord Darlington from the Season 2 episode, "The Primal Theory" has fans wondering if we'll not only see the character again but whether or not he's truly a descendant of Spear's bloodline given how the promo evolves. Check it out below as spotted by Swimpedia on X.

Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal: Lab Explosion pic.twitter.com/7bz12fVzon

-- Swimpedia (@swimpedia) April 14, 2024

What to Know for Primal Season 3

Primal Season 3 has yet to announce a release window or date as of the time of this publication, nor have any concrete story details been revealed for the new episodes. There's a chance we could follow one of Spear's descendants, or new characters altogether given the range of Primal's timeline in its narrative. Series creator Genndy Tartakovsky did tease last year that he had a "spectacular" idea for the new season in an interview with ComicBook.com.

"I have something in mind that is so spectacular I cannot wait to do it, and we're trying to figure out how to do it," Tartakovsky revealed. "It's a brand new world, but I'm so into it. I think everybody's going to love it. It's a very natural progression without giving anything away, but I've got more things for the Primal world and I cannot wait to do more." Could this mean more of Lord Darlington?

What do you want to see in Primal Season 3? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Astro Royale, the newest series from Tokyo Revengers creator Ken Wakui, has made a pretty strong debut with Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. Tokyo Revengers ended with Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine back in 2022, and had quite the divisive ending among fans as it continued to twist around its central time travel conceit until it warped into a happy ending for all of the characters involved. But while this ending and last few arcs seemed to push fans away, the thought of Wakui starting his next series was still a promising one as it seems he's got another great starting idea.

Astro Royale is Wakui's brand new manga series and the creator's debut with Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. The first chapter has officially made its release around the world, and introduced fans to a much different kind of world than seen with Tokyo Revengers. Rather than the science fiction twist of the previous delinquent series, Astro Royale is promising a Yakuza influenced fight for control with the use of special powers granted by a falling meteor.

Astro Royale, Ch. 1: From Ken Wakui, the creator of Tokyo Revengers! The young successor to a powerful yakuza family gets his wish granted by a mysterious meteorite! Read it FREE from the official source! https://t.co/0Tjdfsv3AC pic.twitter.com/EwkTE7qMB2

-- Shonen Jump (@shonenjump) April 14, 2024

What Is Astro Royale?

Astro Royale introduces fans to Hibaru Yotsurugi, the only blood related son of the Yotsurugi Family, a Yakuza group. He has 12 adopted siblings that his father had taken in over the years for various reasons, and these siblings respected Hibaru's father so much that they also pitching in with the gang's work with their own factions and bonds. When Hibaru's father dies, he tells Hibaru that he wants him to lead the Yotsurugi family with his brother Terasu supporting him.

Hibaru instead tells the rest of the family that Terasu was chosen as the successor, because he knows that the gang would have split up if Hibaru was chosen. He wants to be a Yakuza with pure ideals like his father, but it's clearly not what the rest of the family wants. When a meteor shower comes and Hibaru and Terasu make wishes on them, Hibaru wishes to become the strongest Yakuza ever.

Hibaru then discovers he's gotten powers (dubbed "Astro") in his arm along with many others in the family who get special powers of their own. Now begins a fight for power and control within the family utilizing these wild new abilities from the meteor. If you wanted to check out Astro Royale's first chapter, you can find it with Viz Media's digital Shonen Jump library.

How are you feeling about the Astro Royale manga so far? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

One Piece made its mark on the world decades ago, and its spot is only growing. Eiichiro Oda never could have seen how big the series would become, but these days, One Piece runs the scene. Now, the artist is giving fans a never-before-seen look at its early days, and we have Netflix's Monsters anime to thank.

If you will recall, Netflix brought Monsters to life in an anime with help from Oda. The show is set within the One Piece universe as it takes us back to the day of Ryuma. Soon, the anime will get a Blu-ray release in Japan, and a new promo confirms the bundle will house pre-series artwork of One Piece.

WAKE UP HONEY NEW PRE-ONE PIECE SKETCHES BY ODA DROPPED pic.twitter.com/i6Q2I3O4fG

-- Artur - Library of Ohara (@newworldartur) April 15, 2024

As you can see above, the Monsters Blu-ray preview puts One Piece on the spot. Of course, it features some early sketches Oda did of Ryuma while crafting Monsters, but that is not all. We are also shown pre-serialization illustrations of Sanji, Zoro, Luffy, and more. Nami is also pictured in the shot, so you can see Oda was honing in the Straw Hats long before One Piece was released.

We have been shown pre-series illustrations of One Piece before, but it never fails to thrill fans when new art surfaces. Oda is sitting on a treasure trove of history that fans cannot even fathom. Thanks to Monsters, we're getting a new look at how One Piece came together decades ago. So if you fancy yourself a One Piece historian, you best listen up!

The Bluray release of MONSTERS will include some more of these early sketches of One Piece by Oda, alongside an interview with his former editor. Here is one of Ryuma as well pic.twitter.com/469QyEZ7FK

-- Artur - Library of Ohara (@newworldartur) April 15, 2024

If you are not caught up on all things One Piece, the series is easy to find these days. The manga is ongoing, and it can be really weekly on the Shonen Jump app. As for the anime, One Piece has kickstarted its final act on Crunchyroll and Netflix. So for more info on the series, you can read its official synopsis below:

"As a child, Monkey D. Luffy was inspired to become a pirate by listening to the tales of the buccaneer "Red-Haired" Shanks. But Luffy's life changed when he accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit and gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, still vowing to become the king of the pirates, Luffy sets out on his adventure...one guy alone in a rowboat, in search of the legendary "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world..."

What do you think of these special One Piece drafts? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

Superhero fatigue has become a popular topic of conversation in Hollywood, but projects like Invincible are pushing back against the narrative. The animated series has become a mega-hit for Amazon, and its growth isn't slowing down. With two seasons on hand, Amazon is already looking to expand Invincible with a third season run. And now, reports have surfaced that Invincible is planning two more seasons beyond that.

The report comes from Republic as the site launched a new investment opportunity in tandem with Invincible. The creators of Invincible are working within Skybound to create a AAA video game set in the superhero universe. The investment pitch has earned lots of attention, and the page's Q&A suggests Invincible has locked in an order for season four and season five.

At this time, Amazon has not said anything official about Invincible beyond season three. The company made a two-season order on Invincible in the wake of season one. However, given the show's success, it is easy to see Amazon moving ahead with Invincible for the foreseeable future.

After all, Invincible season two has been a solid with its fans and critics alike. With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 100%, Invincible has become must-watch television. The show houses a stacked cast including Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, and J.K. Simmons to start. And with Amazon MGM Studios backing the show alongside Skybound, you can see why fans are confident this report about Invincible are spot on.

If you are not caught up with Invincible, no sweat! You can read its original comic by Robert Kirkman courtesy of Image Comics. As for the TV series, seasons one and two are streaming now on Amazon. So for more info on the series, you can read the official synopsis of Invincible below:

"When Mark Grayson inherits superpowers at seventeen, it's a dream come true - until he learns that being a hero isn't as black and white as the comic books he read as a kid."

What do you make of this new report about Invincible's future? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

These days, anime is getting its due. The industry has become a force to reckon with as streaming has turned anime into an entertainment juggernaut. From original series to anticipated adaptations, the field is staying busy. And thanks to Donald Glover, we know the actor is developing his own anime with help from comedian Zack Fox.

The confession comes from Glover himself as the star chatted about his latest projects on GILGA Radio Show. It was there Glover confirmed the title of Childish Gambino's final album, and when asked about the future, Glover revealed he is working on an anime.

So far, we know little about the project other than it is an anime with Glover and Fox at the helm. Given the pair's work, netizens are hoping the anime has a comedic angle to it. Glover is renowned for its comedy whether it be on film or through standup. And of course, Fox got his start in comedy by doing standup around Atlanta, Georgia.

This new anime project is catching some by surprise, but Glover isn't the only Hollywood star pursuing anime. Michael B. Jordan made waves a few years ago as he teamed with Rooster Teeth to create Gen:Lock. The anime earned solid reviews from fans and critics alike. With two seasons under its belt, Gen:Lock's future is up in the air given the recent fate of Rooster Teeth. The production company announced it was folding under Warner Bros. Discovery, but Rooster Teeth announced it was looking to sell assets like Gen:Lock to interested buyers.

While Glover works on his anime behind the scenes, the actor is staying busy with other projects. Not long ago, Glover earned praise for his role in the TV reboot of Mr. & Mrs. Smith with Maya Erskine. Glover is also set to work on Lando, a new Star Wars series under Disney+, as well as a parody biopic of 21 Savage.

What do you think about this reveal from Glover? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

One Piece's live-action series had a massively popular debut with Netflix last year, and the series has now made it full circle with the win of a major Writers Guild Award! One Piece was one of Netflix's most popular TV show releases of 2023 overall, and it proved to be such a hit that it was no surprise to see the series announce that a second season was in the works shortly after the first season hit. While fans are waiting to see what's next, the live-action series is still getting some major recognition from its peers.

Netflix's One Piece was one of the many series nominated for a Writers Guild Award in the Children's Episodic, Long Form, and Specials category alongside series such as Sweet Tooth, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Goosebumps, and American Born Chinese, and it ended up winning the category with showrunners Matt Owens and Steven Maeda getting the WGA Award for the year for the premiere episode of the series, "Romance Dawn." The category and nominees break down as such:

Netflix's One Piece Wins WGA Award

• "The Ballad of the Last Men" (Sweet Tooth), Written by Jim Mickle & Bo Yeon Kim & Erika Lippoldt; Netflix
• "I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher" (Percy Jackson and the Olympians), Written by Rick Riordan & Jonathan E. Steinberg; Disney+
• "Romance Dawn" (One Piece), Written by Matt Owens & Steven Maeda; Netflix - WINNER
• "Say Cheese and Die!" (Goosebumps), Written by Rob Letterman & Nicholas Stoller; Disney+
• "What Guy Are You" (American Born Chinese), Written by Kelvin Yu & Charles Yu; Disney+

One Piece Season 2 is currently in the works with Netflix, but it has yet to be announced when the new season will officially premiere. There's plenty of time to catch up with the eight episode first season, and Netflix teases what to expect from the One Piece live-action series as such:

"Based on Japan's highest-selling manga series in history by Eiichiro Oda, ONE PIECE is a legendary high-seas adventure unlike any other. Monkey D. Luffy is a young adventurer who has longed for a life of freedom since he can remember. Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, ONE PIECE, to become King of the Pirates! But in order to find the ultimate prize, Luffy will need to assemble the crew he's always wanted before finding a ship to sail, searching every inch of the vast blue seas, outpacing the Marines, and outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn."

How do you feel about Netflix's One Piece winning this WGA award? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World! is currently working its way through the highly anticipated third season, and Season 3 has given fans the first look at what to expect for Episode 2! Konosuba is just one of the big Isekai anime franchises returning for new episodes as part of the very competitive Spring 2024 anime schedule, and the first episode of the new season threw fans right back into the mix with Kazuma's party and their shenanigans following everything that happened during the Crimson Legend movie. But now it's time for the new season's story to truly begin.

Konosuba Season 3's premiere ended with the tease for the real next arc of the series as Kazuma is invited by royalty to tell them of his adventures, and naturally Kazuma, Aqua, and Megumin are ready to take advantage of the opportunity (while Darkness protests profusely). Giving fans the first look at what to expect from the next episode, Konosuba Season 3 has shared the preview stills for Episode 2 showcasing the new faces Kazuma's party will soon meet. Check them out below:

"KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3" episode 2 preview screenshots 1/2
Trailer: https://t.co/nVq2wJVFIy
Official website (JP): https://t.co/lJzo7I3GXP
(C)2024 ??????????/KADOKAWA/????3????? pic.twitter.com/M0gs5UtyYA

-- KADOKAWA Anime (@kadokawaanimeCH) April 15, 2024

"KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3" episode 2 preview screenshots 2/2
Trailer: https://t.co/nVq2wJVFIy
Official website (JP): https://t.co/lJzo7I3GXP
(C)2024 ??????????/KADOKAWA/????3????? pic.twitter.com/znp41mK26s

-- KADOKAWA Anime (@kadokawaanimeCH) April 15, 2024

How to Watch Konosuba Season 3 Episode 2

Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World! Season 3 Episode 2 will be premiering on Wednesday, April 17th, and you can find it exclusively streaming with Crunchyroll. You can currently check out the new season premiere along with the first two seasons and Konosuba -God's Blessing on this Wonderful World! - Legend of Crimson movie (which you'll need to see to fully catch up with the canon leading into the new season) streaming with Crunchyroll as well.

As for what to expect from the new season, Crunchyroll teases Konosuba - God's Blessing on this Wonderful World Season 3 as such, "The dysfunctional party is back, but they may be short a member soon 'cause Kazuma is over it. Disillusioned with adventure, he wants to become a monk, but Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness call bull. However, the career dispute gets put on hold when a princess requests to hear all about their tales. Will the taste of fame at the royal castle keep them together or will this mark their farewell tour?"

What are you hoping to see in Konosuba Season 3's next episode? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

It's Always Sunny In Edo - or is it? Has the gang really gone to Feudal-era Japan?

In one of TV crossovers we never thought we'd see, the worlds of FX's Shogun and FXX's It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia collided over the weekend. The whole thing started with Sunny creator, writer, star, and producer Rob McElhenney had a post go viral on social media. The post showed a character from FX's Sh?gun - General Tomono, played by actor Hitoshi Masaki - who looked eerily similar to what Rob McElhenney would look like, if he tried to dress up like a Feudal Japanese lord.

The post from McElhenney quickly went viral, as fans speculated about whether or not McElhenney was making a sneak cameo in Sh?gun, or whether this is was just a case of twin syndrome that was delightfully uncanny. Masaki quickly jumped in to verify it was him in the scene that McElhenney posted, but that hasn't stopped the Internet from continuing to have fun with the idea fo Rob McElhenney having a role in Sh?gun. From It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia-style episode titles ("The Gang Goes to Feudal Japan") to famous quotes from Sunny being re-applied in the context of Sh?gun... it's a pretty funny thread to fall into - especially if you're a fan of both shows.

Will Sh?gun Get Season 2?

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia has achieved the milestone of being the longest-running live-action sitcom of all time, heading into Season 17 (at the time of writing this). Sh?gun, meanwhile, is based on a 1975 novel by author James Clavell, and it's a major question whether FX and Hulu/Disney will choose to keep the show going beyond the source material.

ComicBook.com got to speak with Sh?gun editors Maria Gonzales and Aika Miyake and ask them directly what they know about Season 2 of Sh?gun:

"I definitely feel very proud of the work that we've done and very satisfied with the show as is," Gonzales said. "At the time of completing, when we were done cutting, there wasn't really any mention of, or any serious plans about a Season 2. And I think that's kind of where we're at still. I'm not sure if it will happen. Obviously, it's out of our hands [laughs]; we're the last people [to know]."

"Personally, I want to see Season 2!" Miyake added. "I have no idea."

"There's definitely plenty to build on, for sure," Gonzales continued. "All these characters were given their due, and it really feels like the show could keep living in that respect. It was really well done."

Would you like to see Sh?gun continue after Season 1? Let us know in the comments! The series is streaming on Hulu - as is It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia.

These days, you can find anime just about anywhere. From DVD bundles to model kits and more, the world has embraced anime with its whole chest. The Internet has made the industry more accessible than ever, but still, fans admit they struggle to find quality merchandise of their top shows. So if you want the good stuff, Toho Animation has you covered with iiZO.

The site, as you can see here, brings the best of anime merchandise to fans in the United States. The company is overseen by Toho Animation, the name behind hit series like Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia. You can find some ultra-rare anime merchandise on iiZO straight from Japan, and the site caters to tons of different series.

"iiZO is a tight-knit gang of anime and manga super fans, passionate about our favorite stories and characters," Toho explains. "Our mission is to source and create the best officially licensed merch that speaks to the enthusiast in you. The coolest collectibles, apparel, goods and more to let you geek out about anime in style."

"For seven decades and counting, Toho has defined kaiju cinema with the iconic Godzilla. Now, they're the creative force behind some of our favorite anime series, such as My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, Spy x Family, and Kaiju No. 8 to name just a few. That means products direct from the source."

From plushes to home goods and figures, iiZO has everything an anime fan could want. If you have never used the service before, iiZO has a special offer running right now. If you use the code SUPER15 at checkout, you can save 15% off your first order. So if your shelves are lacking some Spy x Family merchandise, well - it is time to put your tax return to good use!

Are you looking ahead to any Toho merchandise runs? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters featured the father and son duo of Kurt and Wyatt Russell playing the same character, and it turns out Kurt Russell felt like he needed to up his own acting game after seeing his son in action! Monarch: Legacy of Monsters introduced the two Russells as Lee Shaw, a U.S. Army colonel who was involved with the early investigations into Godzilla and other Titans, and years later ended up playing a much different role in the series. It was a fun twist as fans got to see the father and son playing the same character at different times, and the actors themselves got to inject it with a competitive energy.

Speaking with Deadline, it was explained that both Russells worked with different crews and different schedules during the production of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and the parallel work schedule allowed Kurt to see more of his son Wyatt in action, "We were doing two different crews and I said, 'I'm going to go check out and see Wyatt's group was doing,' " Kurt began. "It was fascinating for me because for the first time, this is my son - I'd known him all my life. He knew me his life, I was an actor."

Monarch: Kurt Russell Reveals Dynamic With Wyatt Russell

Continuing further, Kurt explained, "I'd watched him before and I'd been on sets of his and stuff, but in an appreciative sort of way. Now I was suddenly watching this character be laid down that I was going to be the other half of much later in life. And it was really fascinating." Elaborating, Kurt then explained that his own acting chops had to be raised for this as well, "I found myself watching this actor and I remember thinking, 'F*ck, man - this guy's good. I better get my game going here, because this can't fall down when it gets to my part of it."

As Kurt explained, the two Russells ended up collaborating on developing Lee Shaw as a more fleshed out character, ""When we came on, it was just a casting idea: Lee Shaw was in the maybe three or four shows that were being talked about at the time, was really a fifth or sixth character," Kurt revealed. "So we had to come up with a reason why Wyatt and I were going to do the show." Continuing further, "We thought it would be an interesting challenge to maybe do something that would help explain or be very indicative to the audience about what it was we were trying to do with Monarch," Kurt explained. "It was really the only place where Wyatt and I got to work together, because that was where we worked on what it was that that Lee Shaw was going to be. It was a lot of fun."

What did you think of Kurt and Wyatt Russell as Lee Shaw in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

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A new Demon Slayer game has potentially leaked from an insider who has recently and historically been quite reliable. Unfortunately, details on the project are scarce and there is no accompanying media. The leak specifically comes the way of Midori over on X, a source usually known for Sega leaks, especially as they pertain to Atlus and the Persona series.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Midori relayed word that a sequel to Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles is in the works. No platforms are mentioned, but it's safe to assume PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S are going to be the platforms at minimum. The previous game also came to PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, but this was in 2019. As a result, it is not as safe to assume these platforms are in the plan as they will be all quite dated by the time this game comes, whenever it comes out.

As for Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles, for those unfamiliar, it is a fighting game meets action-adventure game released by Sega and CyberConnect2 back in 2019. As of March this year, it has sold 3.5 million copies, which is no doubt why it is getting a sequel. Meanwhile, its critical reception was all over the place, with scores ranging from 69 to 82, depending on the platform.

"Become the blade that destroys demons," reads an official blurb about the first game. "Relive memorable moments from the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime through the eyes of its protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado! Follow the story from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc-where Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps- to Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train featuring the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku! Face off against demons from the anime series with stunning graphical effects faithfully recreating iconic battle techniques in full 3D! Choose from a cast of 24 fighters, including not only protagonists like Tanjiro Kamado and Nezuko Kamado, but demons like Rui (Lower Five of the Twelve Kizuki) and Akaza (Upper Three of the Twelve Kizuki). Pit your favorite characters against each other and enjoy never-before-seen matchups!"

As always, take this leak with a grain of salt. While the source in question has proven reliable in the past it doesn't change the fact this isn't official information. Further, even if this information is accurate, it doesn't mean it will remain accurate over time as everything is subject to change.

Velma will be making its return with Season 2 of the animated series later this month, and fans have gotten the first look at what to expect from the new episodes with its first trailer! Velma premiered to a divisive response among animation fans due to how differently of an experience it was from the original Scooby-Doo franchise it was inspired by, and it led to the series getting a whole new kind of buzz of its own as many rushed to the series to see what all of the talk was about (positive or otherwise). Now Season 2 will finally be following it all up.

Velma Season 2 was quickly confirmed to be in the works shortly after the release of the first season, and while that did have a divisive response from fans online of its own, it's time to finally see the new wave of episodes in action. Velma Season 2 will be making its debut later this month, and Max has dropped the very first trailer for this next batch of episodes showcasing how Velma's life has changed since the bloody mystery in the first season. Check it out below:

How to Watch Velma Season 2

Velma Season 2 will be premiering with Max on April 25th. The new season will be running for ten episodes in total, and Charlie Grandy returns as executive producer with Charlie Grandy Productions alongside Mindy Kaling, Howard Klein of 3 Arts Entertainment, and Elijah Aron. Jessica Kumai Scott serves as co-executive producer, Amy Winfrey as supervising producer, Kandace Reuter and Rick Williams as producers, and Warner Bros. Animation serves as the production studio. The new season will introduce more guest stars such as Russell Peters, Melissa Fumero, Sarayu Blue, Jane Lynch, Wanda Sykes, Cherry Jones, Frank Welker, Nicole Byer, Gary Cole, Andia Winslow, and Sara Ramirez.

As for what to expect from the new episodes, Velma teases its new season as such, "When an even spookier mystery grips Crystal Cove, Velma (Mindy Kaling) must find a way to balance her detective work with the demands of her newfound popularity before it's too late. Meanwhile, her faithful friends Daphne (Constance Wu), Norville (Sam Richardson), and Fred (Glenn Howerton) are powerless to help thanks to their own personal battles and worse... Detention."

What do you think of the trailer for Velma Season 2? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Last fall, the world was reintroduced to the world of Scott Pilgrim, and the show was like nothing we've seen before. The IP jumped to Netflix with help of series creator Bryan Lee O'Malley at the helm. They teamed with BenDavid Grabinski to bring Scott Pilgrim into the world of anime. And following its binge debut, Grabinski is hashing out their distaste of streaming's dumpy schedule.

Taking to X (Twitter), Grabinski confessed they were hardly a fan of how streaming services like Netflix tend to release show and seasons all at once. "As someone who had his whole season drop all at once at the same time, it's the dumbest sh-t ever. There's literally no upside. Imagine if the whole season of X-MEN 97 was out," they posted.

As someone who had his whole season drop all at once at the same time... it's the dumbest shit ever.

-- BenDavid Grabinski (@bdgrabinski) April 11, 2024

Continuing, the show creator revealed they wanted Scott Pilgrim Takes Off to have a slow release. Grabinski said he would have liked Netflix to release two episodes for a four-week run. But in the end, the streaming service chose to launch the whole season at once.

Of course, it seems Grabinski was hardly a fan of the release schedule, and he is far from the only person icked by the format. In the past decade, netizens have become more critical of how TV series are released online. From Disney+ to Amazon and Hulu, some series find themselves hit with weekly releases while others are dumped all at once or even in batches. The inconsistency seems to have rankled consumers as the war between big binges and weekly updates wages on.

As for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the award-winning anime earned solid praise upon launch, but Grabinski believes the show would've sustained conversation online if it released slower. Other anime series have suffered similar fates as Netflix such as JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean. But thanks to recent releases like Delicious in Dungeon, there's hope Netflix has found a better schedule to release its animated projects.

Do you back weekly releases for streaming? Or does the binge method work best? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

Coyote vs. Acme may not be dead after all. Weeks after the screenwriter behind the hybrid live-action and animated film said the film was still being shopped around Hollywood, a new report from the New York Times suggests Warner Bros. isn't ready to give up on the picture just quite yet. According to the paper, a Warner Bros. spokesperson said reports implying the studio is looking to destroy the film in exchange for a $40 million tax write-off are "inaccurate."

The method of film cancellations has become a worrying norm for filmmakers, with studios opting to cancel films in order to receive tax benefits rather than the money the film could make at the box office.

"As far as I know, it's ongoing. I think we're all pretty heartbroken about it. We hope it will somehow find its home and not end up stuck in a vault for the rest of time. That would be a great resolution," writer Samy Burch said last year. "I know that they have been screening places and I think they still are. I hope that I'm allowed to say that. I'm going completely rogue here. It's just the best group of people. Dave Green, who directed it, I just love so much. Will Forte is amazing in the movie. I've seen the final cut of the completed film and I'm very proud of it."

Coyote vs. Acme director Dave Green echoed the sentiment on a social media post of his own, late last year.

"For three years, I was lucky enough to make a movie about Wile E. Coyote, the most persistent, passionate, and resilient character of all time. I was surrounded by a brilliant team, who poured their souls into this project for years. We were all determined to honor the legacies of these historic characters and actually get them right," Green shared on social media. "Along the ride, we were embraced by test audiences who rewarded us with fantastic scores. I am beyond proud of the final product, and beyond devastated by WB's decision. But in the spirit of Wile E. Coyote, resilience and persistence win the day."

Burch wrote the screenplay from a story by James Gunn and Jeremy Slater. The film starred John Cena as the head of Acme, Will Forte as Wile E. Coyote's lawyer, and Deadly Class star Lana Condor in an undisclosed role.

My Hero Academia has put Kohei Horikoshi on the map. The artist went from being a fan of Shonen Jump to one of its biggest creators. These days, My Hero Academia has manga readers pressed as its final act is heating up. And thanks to a new update, fans were treated to a look back at Horikoshi's last manga.

The reference came in the midst of My Hero Academia chapter 420 as Aizawa began recruiting more heroes to the battlefield. During the run, Aizawa encounter a slew of pros, current and former, and that is where Astro from Barrage was shown.

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-- Tomura ? (@shiggishot) April 11, 2024

The character is seen offering up his services to Aizawa in the war, and Eraser Head is quick to accept. Some fans may have assumed the scene was one of good will, but Horikoshi put more into. After all, the hero shown before Aizawa hails from Barrage, the manga Horikoshi published in 2012.

The character's name is Astro, and they are the lead of Barrage. He is impossible to mistake given his perfectly styled hair, after all. This homage to Barrage marks a first in My Hero Academia has Horikoshi doesn't often look back on his own works. The manga features tons of comic book easter eggs and Star Wars nods, but Barrage is a first for Horikoshi.

If you are not familiar with Barrage, the series ran in 2011 under Shueisha just three years before My Hero Academia launched. The series launched in full a year later, and it tells the story of Astro, a young man from the slums of Industria. Barrage travels the slums looking for more to life when he encounters the prince of Industria who looks just like him. And after a series of events, Astro becomes the planet's prince much to the suspicion of enemy aliens.

Sadly, Barrage lasted two volumes before being cut by Shonen Jump. The world of manga is cutthroat, but eventually, Horikoshi found his big break. My Hero Academia is considered one of the biggest shonen series to ever launch under Shueisha. From its manga to its anime, My Hero Academia's reach is massive, so it feels good seeing Barrage make a cameo in its final act.

Did you catch this My Hero Academia reference...? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

Detective Conan makes no apologies for how big it has become. Over the past decades, creator Gosho Aoyama has kept a tight vision for the series, and its thrilling tale has earned fans the world over. In Asia, Detective Conan has been a massive hit since day one, and the series is starting to get its due stateside. But for new fans, well - they are a little confused as to why Detective Conan diehards are irate over a recent ship sinking.

The whole thing came to light this year as Detective Conan put forward its 27th film. The feature is now screening in Japan and breaking box office records. Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram puts Kaito and Conan to the test as sleuths. And before the movie ends, we learn one of the series' most popular ships has been incestual this whole time.

no no you guys dont get it detective conan is major in japan, kaishin is MAJOR in japan, headquarters engulfed in sea of flames is not an exaggeration. gosho knew exactly what he was doing. gosho said he had ENOUGH im sick this is sickk !! https://t.co/zeoUWZ3dfy

-- mars ? (@marsvkii) April 12, 2024

As it turns out, Kaito and Shinichi are related and rather closely. The two are first cousins as their fathers were actually twins. Separated from birth and adopted, the two men had families of their own. Kaito and Shinichi did not know about their familial tie until now, and as you can imagine, the fandom is quaking. The Kaishin ship is one of the biggest in Detective Conan, and some fans have been loyal to the ship for decades now.

When it comes to romances and ships, things are never easy with fans, but this Detective Conan reveal has caught the Internet by surprise. Kaishin is a pretty prevalent thing in the Detective Conan fanbase. Now, the community is reeling from the movie's reveal, and it is hard to fault the reaction.

If you are not familiar with Detective Conan, the series is ongoing both in print and on screen. You can watch much of the TV anime on Crunchyroll as well as Tube and Amazon Prime. So for those wanting to know more about thrilling anime, you can read its official synopsis below:

"Jimmy Kudo's the best detective on the beat, and his skills have earned him deadly enemies. When an assassination attempt transforms Jimmy into a little kid, he uses his new cover to track down his assailants as boy detective Conan Edogawa!"

What do you think about this Detective Conan shocker? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

A Pokemon dataminer has discovered new evidence of a missing Pokemon from Pokemon Sun and Moon that was supposed to be in the pair of 3DS games but was scrapped during development for some reason. It has been eight years since Pokemon Sun and Moon were released by Game Freak and Nintendo. That said, they have not been forgotten. And like any Pokemon game, Sun and Moon introduced plenty of new Pokemon for players to catch, battle, and cherish. One of the Pokemon it introduced, for example, is the very adorable Celesteela. As you may know, Celesteela doesn't evolve or have any other forms, but this wasn't always the case.

Between the anime and previous leaks, we more or less already knew about this, but new evidence of another form of Celesteela has been discovered. The leak was found by X user ElChicoEevee, who found two different cries for Celesteela while digging through the files of Pokemon Home. Interestingly, one is labelled as Form 01 as a Bulbasaur cry. There are also apparently references to this other form in the files of Pokemon Rumble Rush, the 2019 mobile game.

So... while checking some HOME Versions I noticed that Celesteela was supposed to have another form!

We have 2 cries for Celesteela one being the cry for her and then one labelled as Form 01 being a Bulbasaur Cry, interesting...

-- Eevee (@ElChicoEevee) February 9, 2024

so there's more confirmation that a Celesteela Form was on the works lmao, apparently Pok?mon Rumble Rush had the pm0881 (Celesteela internal number) base and f01 (form 01) cry

and being the same as HOME a Bulbasaur cry XD https://t.co/xVpSeHiEts pic.twitter.com/nQw7QCEsXT

-- Eevee (@ElChicoEevee) April 12, 2024

It is possible this work will be salvaged in a future game, as we know Game Freak is fond of revisiting Pokemon and giving them various forms and new evolutions as time passes. Until then, Pokemon fans will simply have to imagine what this other form of the humanoid Ultra Beast would have been like. In the meantime, take this all with a grain of salt. This is a leak, not official information from the mouth of Game Freak or Nintendo. Neither has ever commented on the Celesteela scuttlebutt, and we don't expect that to change now, but if it does, we will be sure to update the story accordingly.

For more Pokemon coverage -- including all of the latest Pokemon news, all of the latest Pokemon rumors and leaks, and all of the latest Pokemon speculation -- click here. Meanwhile, and as always, feel free to leave a comment letting us know what you think. Would you like to see Game Freak do something with Celesteela?

Over the decades, Disney has accumulated a ton of princesses. From OGs like Snow White to recent additions like Elsa, the company has a monopoly on all things princess. Now, Disney is celebrating some of its more famous royals with a new event, and Manga Princess Cafe has left fans enamored.

The big Disney event was announced just recently as the company will give five princesses a manga makeover. Belle, Ariel, Snow White, Tiana, and Cinderella are set to join the Manga Princess Cafe when it opens. The cafe collaboration will go live in Tokyo this year, and it looks beyond cute.

With heart-shaped rice dishes and fruity drinks, this Disney cafe hopes to bring its princesses to life like never before. Of course, fans who visit the cafe will be able to nab some sweet merch. From home goods to stickers and office supplies, Disney is going all in on its manga princesses. So if you want to check out the Manga Princess Cafe, it will open its doors on April 26th before closing June 9th. You can book dining reservations now as Oh My Cafe anticipates the cafe collaboration will be in high demand.

Obviously, this princess makeover has piqued the interest of Disney fans and manga readers alike. The cafe has given some of Disney's most iconic heroines shojo makeovers, but this isn't the first time the company has leaned into manga. In fact, Disney has a long history with the genre. From Beauty & the Beat to Stitch and Frozen, Disney has published a number of manga series through TokyoPop and Viz Media. So hopefully, this cafe event puts those adorable series center stage with readers.

Plus, Disney is expanding its interest in manga outside the realm of adaptations. It is looking ahead to anime as the medium has become a global phenomenon thanks to streaming. Disney+ has invested heavily in anime with exclusive licenses like Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, and the company has formed partnerships with publishers like Kodansha to develop future titles.

What do you think about this Disney princess update? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

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It has been a hot minute since Durarara has come around with any updates. The urban fantasy dates back to 2004 courtesy of its light novels, and it didn't take long for writer Ryohgo Narita to kickstart a manga under Square Enix. With a hit anime on hand, Durarara has a soft spot in the hearts of netizens across the globe. Now, it seems Durarara is eyeing its ongoing hiatus as Narita admits they'd like to resume the series ASAP.

The confession comes from social media as Narita celebrated a special Durarara promo in Tokyo. Taking to X (Twitter), the writer said they're sorry for the long delay, but Narita is hopeful the franchise can resume before much longer.

"Animate has opened a special Durarara shop! I'm very sorry I haven't been able to work much since I was diagnosed with an incurable disease, but ... I plan to resume work on my series including [Durarara], so I looked forward to your continued support."

Of course, Narita has been focused on their health in the years since Durarara went on hiatus. In 2017, the writer announced they were dealing with a chronic health condition that impacted their immune system. The illness confirmed Narita's decision to take a hiatus from Durarara. The writer has worked here and there on other titles, but Durarara has remained shelved for years at this point. But if Narita has it their way, the shonen series will return with new content soon.

If you are not familiar with Durarara, the light novels are available in English courtesy of Yen Press while its manga is overseen by Square Enix. You can find the Durarara anime streaming on Crunchyroll. So for those wanting more info on the series, you can read its official synopsis below:

"The Ikebukuro district in Tokyo is full of interesting people. A boy longing for the extraordinary. A hotheaded punk. An airheaded pseudo-stalker. An information broker who works for kicks. An underground doctor who specializes in truly desperate patients. A high school student infatuated with a monster. And a headless rider on a pitch-black motorcycle. Their story may not be a heartwarming one, but as it turns out, even weirdos like these sometimes fall in love."

What do you think about this Durarara update? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

Fairy Tail will be making its comeback later this Summer with a new anime, and the voice actor behind Gray Fullbuster is sharing their excitement for the Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest anime! It's been quite a while since Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail manga and anime franchise came to an end, but it was far from the actual end of the series. The story has continued with an official sequel manga, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, as Natsu and the rest of the Fairy Tail guild are taking on their toughest mission yet. But soon fans will get to see this sequel with a brand new anime adaptation.

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest will also be bringing back the main cast from the original Fairy Tail anime, and that means that each of the fan favorites will be showing off their chops in this new iteration of the franchise as well. This includes the voice actor behind Gray, Yuichi Nakamura, who shared the following message along with the confirmation that he would be reprising his role in the new sequel series, "It's been a few years since the manga and anime series ended...I've been thinking about how I only get the chance to voice Gray in games and collaborations. Now I'm embarking on another anime adventure with old friends. We have our own kind of guild behind the scenes of Fairy Tail, so all the staff will likewise be pushing forward as one."

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What to Know for Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Anime

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest will be premiering some time this July as part of the Summer 2024 anime schedule. Shinji Ishihara will be returning from the original Fairy Tail anime to serve as chief director for the sequel alongside Toshinori Watanabe directing for J.C. Staff. Atsuhiro Tomioka will be overseeing the scripts, Yurika Sako will be handling character designs, and Yasuharu Takanashi will be composing the music. Yuichi Nakamura will be returning as Gray Fullbuster alongside, Tetsuya Kakihara as Natsu Dragneel, Aya Hirano as Lucy Heartfilia, Rie Kugimiya as Happy, Satomi Satou as Wendy, Yui Hori as Charle, and Sayaka Ohara as Erza Scarlet.

If you wanted to get a jump start on the sequel before the anime makes its debut, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest has been officially licensed by Kodansha Comics. They tease the sequel series as such, "Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail guild are back in action! And they've decided to tackle the '100 Years Quest' - a job no one's dared take on since the founding of the guild more than a century ago. A mysterious town, a baffling spirit, a ghastly new enemy...and a brand new continent to explore. When you're with real friends, the adventures never stop!"

What are you hoping to see from Gray in the new Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest anime? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Spice & Wolf is now back in full effect with a brand new anime series tackling the original light novels in a new way, and fans have gotten the first look at what's coming next with the promo for Spice & wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf Episode 3! Spice & wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf has been introducing both older and new fans to Isuna Hasekura and Ju Ayakura's original light novels in celebration of the franchise's 15th anniversary, and fans have started to see how its beginning lines up with how the first anime adaptation went through its own effort.

As Spice & wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf continues to air its new episodes as part of the Spring 2024 anime schedule, and the first two episodes have shown off a bit of the early dynamic between Kraft and Holo. But as the anime works through more of their journey together, it's time to look ahead and see what's next in the anime's next episode. You can check out the promo for Episode 3 of Spice & wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf in the video above, and the first stills from the next episode below:

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How to Watch Spice and Wolf 2024 Episode 3

Spice & wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf Episode 3 is titled "Port town and sweet temptation" and the episode is teased as such, "Deciding to make money for now, Lawrence and Holo visit the port town of Pazzio, where they had promised to meet up with Zheren. After enjoying a cartful of apples in a plaza lined with many stalls, the two head to Milone Trading Company to sell their cargo of marten fur. While Lawrence and the company's appraiser are haggling over the transaction amount, Holo suddenly interrupts the business negotiation." The episode will be premiering on Monday, April 15th, and will be exclusively streaming with Crunchyroll outside of Japan.

You can currently find the first two episodes of Spice & wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf with Crunchyroll as well, and they tease the new anime as a whole as such, "Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart. One day, he arrives at a village and meets a beautiful girl with the ears and tail of an animal! Her name is Holo the Wisewolf and she brings bountiful harvests. She wishes to return to her homeland, and Lawrence offers to take her. Now, the once-lonely merchant and the once-lonely wisewolf begin their journey north."

What are you hoping to see in the next episode of the Spice & Wolf anime remake? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is gearing up to return to screens with its next wave of episodes some time later this year, and one awesome cosplay is ready to showcase more of Rangiku Matsumoto! Rangiku was just one of the many Soul Reapers fans had been excited to see in action again with the Bleach anime's return as it finally started an adaptation of the final arc from Tite Kubo's original manga. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War's first two parts showcased many of these returning characters in some big fights, but fans of the manga know things are far from over.

Rangiku was one of the characters fans got to see in action again after all this time (without sequences in the present day and through flashback), and we'll be seeing much more of her as the anime continues through to its grand finale. While it's still going to be some time before we get reacquainted with how many of the Soul Reapers will be after their respective fights, at least fans are still keeping the fires warm for Rangiku ahead of her return in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War's future episodes. Artist maywedacosplay on Instagram has brought the character to life through awesome cosplay, so check it out below!

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - What to Know

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict was confirmed to be in the works following the end of the second cour of episodes, and is currently scheduled to release some time later this year. A release window or date has yet to be announced for these episodes, however, but it will be picking up with the next phase of the fight between Squad Zero and Yhwach's strongest Sternritter fighters as Ichigo Kurosaki and his group break into the Royal Palace area.

If you wanted to catch up with everything that's happened in the anime before the new episodes premiere, you can find Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War's first two parts now streaming with Hulu in the United States (and Disney+ in international territories) with both English and Japanese dubbed releases. You can also find the entire original Bleach anime streaming there as well if you wanted to go all the way back to the beginning to see how it all began before it ends.

What are you hoping to see from Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War when it comes back for its next wave of episodes? Let us know all of your thoughts about it and everything Bleach in the comments!

Smiling Friends will be making its full comeback to Adult Swim with Season 2 next month, and has released a fun new poster to help celebrate the new episodes! Smiling Friends Season 2 is likely the most anticipated return for Adult Swim this year overall as fans have been eagerly waiting to see the new season ever since it was first announced. This came to a wild climax during April Fool's Day this year as Adult Swim not only brought Smiling Friends back will full episodes remade with puppets, but also the sneaky premiere of the first episode from the new season.

Smiling Friends Season 2 will be making its full premiere next month following the stealth debut of its first episode for April Fool's Day, and the new episodes will be offering more wacky shenanigans of the main core cast of characters. Hyping up Charlie, Pim, Alan, and Glep's return in the new episodes later this Spring, Adult Swim has shared a fun poster for Smiling Friends' new episodes that give an idea of the kinds of wacky fun we'll get to see in action soon enough. Check it out below:

Smiling Friends Season 2 - When to Watch

For those who missed out on the stealth premiere of Smiling Friends Season 2 on April Fools' Day, it thankfully won't be too much longer before it has its full debut with Adult Swim. Smiling Friends Season 2 will be premiering on Sunday, May 12th at midnight with new episodes then being available to stream with Max the day after their initial premiere. It's time to catch up with everything that happened in the first time around before the new season hits.

If you wanted to check out the first season of Smiling Friends for yourself, you can find the first season (and "Go to Brazil" special) now streaming with Max and available on Blu-ray. Adult Swim teases what to expect from the new season as such, "In season two of 'SMILING FRIENDS,' Pim, Charlie, Zongo, Allan and Glep continue their mission to bring happiness to the world, whether it's a washed-up retro video game character, a troubled marriage, or even the president of the United States."

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Go! Go! Loser Ranger! has made its debut as part of the new wave of anime hitting for the Spring 2024 anime schedule, and with its latest episode has debuted its opening theme sequence! The Quintessential Quintuplets' creator Negi Haruba's original Sentai Daishikkaku manga (which some fans have coined as "Ranger Reject" online) was one of the major adaptations fans had wanted to see in motion, and the first episode of its new anime did not disappoint as fans were thrown into this twisted new take on the Tokusatsu hero genre. But that's only the beginning of what we'll see.

Go! Go! Loser Ranger!'s debut episode eschewed the traditional opening and ending theme sequences in favor of having more time spent with the story in the premiere itself, and that has been changed with Episode 2 of the new series. With the latest episode, fans got the full debut of its opening theme titled "On the Next Episode" as performed by Tatsuya Kitani. You can check out the creditless version of the opening in action below:

Where to Watch Go! Go! Loser Ranger!

Go! Go! Loser Ranger! is now airing its episodes as part of the Spring 2024 anime schedule, and will be streaming with Hulu in the United States (and Disney+ internationally). Keiichi Sato directs the new anime for Yostar Pictures with Keiichiro Ochi in charge of the series' scripts, Kahoko Koseki designing the characters, and Yoshihiro Ike composing the music. The series stars the likes of Yusuke Kobayashi as D, Daishi Kajita as Hibiki Sakurama, Yumika Yano as Yumeko Suzukiri, Yuichi Nakamura as Red Keeper, Go Inoue as Blue Keeper, Kensho Ono as Yellow Keeper, Kosuke Toriumi as Green Keeper, M.A.O as Pink Keeper, and more.

Kondansha USA has licensed Negi Haruba's original Sentai Daishikkaku manga for an English language release, and they tease the series as such, "When the Monster Army invaded Earth thirteen years ago, the Divine Dragon Rangers rose up to stop them! With the war raging on, these great heroes are mankind's Last Hope!...or are they? In truth, the invaders were subjugated within a year, forced to continue to crank out a monster a week for the Rangers to crush in front of their adoring fans! But one monster has had enough. Something has to change! He'll rebel against the might of the Dragon Rangers and destroy them all...from the inside!"

What do you think of the opening theme for Go! Go! Loser Ranger!? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

One Piece is finally coming back with a new episode following up the game changing fight between Gear 5 Luffy and Rob Lucci, and the anime has shared the first look at what's next with the promo for Episode 1101! One Piece Episode 1100 broke some surprising records as fans were impressed by Luffy's newest Gear 5 transformation, and that's really only the start of the real heart of the Egghead Arc to come. There are some big moments coming in the anime's future, and it's time to set the stage for some of those big shake ups.

This week saw One Piece take a brief break from the story with a special recap episode getting fans up to speed of some of the big players we'll see in Egghead, and that was absolutely necessary as it looks like the next episode is going to keep up the trend for impressive action sequences. With the Seraphim making their move and showing off their abilities against the military, the promo for One Piece Episode 1101 shows off some of this action and you can check it out below.

One Piece Episode 1101 Release Date and Time

One Piece Episode 1101 is titled "The Strongest Form of Humanity! The Seraphim's Powers!" and the promo for the episode teases it as such, "Luffy and Lucci continue to fight recklessly. The four Seraphim mercilessly beat up CP-0's big army. As the Straw Hats witness their extraordinary strengths, Vegapunk starts telling them of his significant research findings on the Devil Fruit powers!" Premiering in Japan on Sunday, April 21st (and Saturday, April 20th internationally), One Piece Episode 1101 will be streaming with both Crunchyroll and Netflix.

If you wanted to go back and check out more of the One Piece anime from the very beginning (along with various OVAs, movies, and other specials) you can find the entire back catalog streaming with Crunchyroll in Japanese and English language dubbed audio. You can also find the newest chapters of the One Piece manga (with the three most recent chapters being available for free) with Viz Media's digital Shonen Jump library if you wanted to read ahead for what's coming next.

What are you hoping to see in One Piece Episode 1101? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Kaiju No. 8 has made its debut as part of the new wave of anime hitting for the Spring 2024 season, and there are some unique ways to keep up with this series as it airs! Kaiju No. 8 is likely going to be the biggest new release of the Spring as it made the jump from Shueisha's Jump+ app to screens with a truly blockbuster production leading to its debut. The series not only features a staff from around the world, but is also going to have a simultaneous worldwide premiere along the debut of each new episode as they hit in Japan.

If you wanted to check out the anime as it airs, there are two cool ways to do so. It's going to have a fully live premiere, so fans will need to check out Kaiju No. 8's X account every Saturday beginning at 7:00AM PST, and these are the same time it's available in Japan. This includes the English subtitled stream of the episode, and it is also streaming live at the same time with Crunchyroll as well. But thankfully, checking out the back catalog is going to be a bit easier.

Kaiju No. 8 premieres TOMORROW on @Crunchyroll and X at 7:00am PST!

Watch on Crunchyroll: https://t.co/wSTqDF9dDG
Watch on X: https://t.co/bMMZCFpgxG#KaijuNo8 #KaijuOnX

-- KAIJU NO. 8 (@KaijuNo8_O_EN) April 12, 2024

How to Watch Kaiju No. 8

Kaiju No. 8 is also available with Crunchyroll, and while they will be streaming the newest episodes live alongside their premiere in Japan, fans who miss the initial premiere can wait an hour or so before the episode uploads in full. From there, you can check out either the English subtitled or dubbed release. They will also offer the previously released episodes (such as the premiere), so fans will be able to catch up with all of the episodes before checking out the new ones live on Saturday mornings.

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 1 is titled "The Man Who Became a Kaiju" and the episode is teased as such, "Kafka Hibino has almost abandoned his dream of joining the anti-Kaiju "Defense Force." He now works in Kaiju clean-up, disposing of the bodies of slain Kaiju and thinking back with regret to the days he spent with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, captain of Defense Force's Third Division." It's time to catch up before new episodes hit!

What did you think of Kaiju No. 8's worldwide premiere? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Black Butler is finally back in action with Season 4 of the anime, and with its premiere has revealed how many episodes Black Butler -Public School Arc- will last for! Black Butler is just one of the major franchises returning for new episodes as part of the Spring 2024 anime schedule, but it's a bigger return for many fans who have been waiting to see more of the anime since the TV anime and movies came to an end several years ago. But now that the anime is back with another arc, it's time to get ready for what's next.

Black Butler -Public School Arc- is the first new season of the series is several years, and the anime has confirmed it will be sticking around for a single cour of episodes. According to listings for the Blu-ray and DVD releases for the new season in Japan, Black Butler -Public School Arc- will last for 11 episodes in total. This means it will air from April to some time in late June before the Summer 2024 anime schedule kicks off later this July.

Where to Watch Black Butler Season 4

Directed by Kenjiro Okada for studio CloverWorks with Hiroyuki Yoshino serving as the head writer, Yumi Shimizu providing the character designs, and Ryo Kawasaki composing the music, Black Butler -Public School Arc- is now streaming exclusively with Crunchyroll. The new anime picks up from where the previous TV and feature film releases for the Black Butler franchise left off, and you can actually catch up with it all streaming with Crunchyroll as well.

Aniplex teases what to expect from Black Butler -Public School Arc- as such, "Butler Sebastian Michaelis works with his 13-year-old master, the earl Ciel Phantomhive, to do the dirty work of 'the Queen's guard do' in nineteenth century England's gritty underworld. One day, Ciel receives a letter from Queen Victoria telling him that several students at Weston College, one of England's top public schools, have seemingly disappeared... including a relative of hers named Derrick. And so, Sebastian and Ciel infiltrate Weston College to get to the bottom of the matter. What truly happened to these students?"

Is this going to be enough episodes for Black Butler Season 4? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

McDonald's is keeping up its hot streak of going full anime with a cool new team up with Detective Conan! McDonald's recently had a full foray into the world of anime with a special new project that debuted several shorts inspired by different kinds of anime genres and shows to promote a new sauce they added to the menu. This was the first worldwide effort fans got to see with anime, but it's far from the first anime collaboration McDonald's has done, and they teamed up with another legendary property for some new menu items coming to Japan!

McDonald's Japan has revealed a special collaboration with Detective Conan to help promote new chicken sandwiches joining the menu, and with it debuted a special new promo showing off Detective Conan's characters trying to get to the bottom of the new mystery surrounding the sandwiches. It's another one of the fun anime collaborations McDonald's has in Japan, and goes to show that these kinds of team ups would be fun to see in other territories as well. Check out the team up promo below:

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-- ?????? (@McDonaldsJapan) April 11, 2024

What's Going on With Detective Conan?

Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram is currently in theaters in Japan (but has yet to set an international release date) and TMS Entertainment begins to tease its story as such, "A message has arrived from Kid the Phantom Thief, that he will steal a Japanese sword belonging to the wealthy Onoe Family in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Conan and Heiji Hattori, who happened to be in Hakodate, are on the case to capture Kid. Onoe Family's collections are associated with Toshizo Hijikata, a historic figure who perished in Hakodate. Why is Kid, who specializes in jewels, going after a Japanese sword?"

The synopsis continues with, "Coincidentally the family lawyer of Onoe is found murdered in the warehouse district, apparently slaughtered by a Japanese sword. The suspect is an investor/arms dealer who is said to be after Onoe family's hidden treasure. The grandfather of Onoe family's patriarch was deeply involved with the army industry during wartime, and it was rumored he hid some powerful weapon that could "change the course of war" somewhere in Hakodate. Is Kid after that weapon? Meanwhile, Heiji is trying to find a perfect viewpoint to declare his love to Kazuha...In the North among cherry blossoms, the exciting hunt for treasure begins!"

How do you feel about this McDonald's and Detective Conan team up? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Decades ago, anime was seen as a niche interest by the world at large, but that is no longer the case. Whether in Japan or America, anime is seen as a major contender in the entertainment world. From film to television, series like Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen have become huge hits. And in a recent interview, the CEO of Toho admitted they credit My Hero Academia with revitalizing anime's global surge.

The admission came from VIPO as the publication spoke with Hiroyasu Matsuoka, the CEO of Toho. It was there the exec admitted the company really struggled to find a global foothold, but My Hero Academia shifted all of that.

"Back then, I was in charge of overseas development at the time, and global distribution companies began to talk with me daily for negotiations. They desperately wanted to get their hands on My Hero Academia. We noticed distributors were raising their offers even when their previous ones were still under review. Plus, rival companies were also entering the market and driving up the price further with impressive numbers."

Continuing, Matsuoka said the bidding war behind My Hero Academia helped Toho view its anime licensing strategies differently. "[My Hero Academia] helped us recognize the potential for anime to succeed overseas, so we began to focus on expanding our business overseas. Of course, we needed to still address the domestic market, so given how motivated we were about expanding anime overseas, we didn't miss out the current anime boom. We already had built a network, so we were able to oversee titles such as Jujutsu Kaisen, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and The Apothecary Diaries."

As you can imagine, Toho is doing pretty well these days. Anime interest is surging globally thanks to streaming, and manga is rising just the same in sales. From Dragon Ball to My Hero Academia, the industries have welcomed their share of game changers over the years. So now, all eyes are on the future as anime committees hunt for the next big thing. Hits like Solo Leveling are on the rise, and there are other big shows like Kaiju No. 8 stirring buzz online.

What do you think about this My Hero Academia update? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

Mission: Yozakura Family is now in the midst of its anime debut as part of the Spring 2024 anime schedule, and has debuted its first set of opening and ending theme sequences with the newest episode! Hitsuji Gondaira's Mission: Yozakura Family is the latest of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump franchises to make the jump from the magazine to screens, and is likely going to be one of the series fans keep an eye on through the rest of the jam packed Spring 2024 anime season. The first episode already took fans by surprise, and it's only getting started.

Mission: Yozakura Family's premiere caught fans by surprise by how quickly it moved forward its central romance between Taiyo and Mutsumi, but it came and went without its opening and ending. That has changed with the newest episode, however, as the opening theme is titled "Unmei-chan" as performed by Ikimonogakari, and you can check out the creditless version in the video above. The ending theme for the series is titled "Fam!," as performed by Chico, and you can find it in the video below.

Where to Watch Mission: Yozakura Family

Mission: Yozakura Family is now airing its episodes as part of the Spring 2024 anime schedule. Running for 27 episodes in total, Mirai Minato will be directing and overseeing the scripts for Silver Link. Mizuki Takahashi is designing the characters and serving as chief animation director, Koji Fujimoto and Osamu Sasaki are composing the music, and the main voice cast includes Reiji Kawashima as Taiyo Asano, Kaede Hondo as Mutsumi Yozakura, Katsuyuki Konishi as Kyoichiro Yozakura, Akari Kito as Futaba Yozakura, Kazayuki Okitsu as Shinzo Yozakura, Aoi Yuki as Shion Yozakura, Yumi Uchiyama as Nanao Yozakura, and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Kengo Yozakura and Goliath.

Mission: Yozakura Family is now streaming with Hulu in the United States (and Disney+ in international territories), and they tease what to expect from the anime as such, "A family far from ordinary?! High schooler Taiyo Asano, the 'Ultimate Introvert', lost his family in a tragic accident. The only one he could speak to is his childhood friend, Mutsumi Yozakura who harbors a wild secret as the heir to a spy lineage. Her brother, Kyoichiro, a skilled spy, targets Taiyo. To save themselves, Taiyo agrees to marry Mutsumi and join the Yozakura family, embarking on an unprecedented mission!"

How do you like the opening and ending for the Mission: Yozakura Family anime? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Solo Leveling season one may be over, but the show is living on with fans this year. Despite its single cour order, the webtoon adaptation is a top contender for anime of the year. A-1 Pictures spared no expense when it came to bringing Solo Leveling to life, and now, the anime's English dub is matching levels with its epic finale.

As you can see below, the season one finale of Solo Leveling just launched dubbed, and it is nothing short of impressive. The ADR and scripting for the Crunchyroll dub has been praised since day one, and of course, Aleks Le gets special praise. The English voice actor has been crushing his role as Jinwoo, and that work came to a head in the finale.

English Dub for Sung Jinwoo's "Arise"

Aleks Le did such a great job! pic.twitter.com/uwJ5LF3qsY

-- Solo Leveling Shots (@SLShotz) April 14, 2024

After all, the season one finale features Jinwoo's 'Arise' scene. The moment was pivotal in the anime's original dub, so expectations for Le were high. Clearly, the actor pulled together a truly epic performance for Jinwoo, so netizens can chill about the dub's big finale.

After all, the lead actors behind Solo Leveling are consummate professionals. Taito Ban, the Japanese actor behind Jinwoo, made headlines before the anime launched as reports revealed he worked his voice hard enough to spit blood. It turns out Le followed in those footsteps as the actor confessed his throat also took a beating from the role. So as Solo Leveling pushed forward with its dub finale, there was no doubt Le was going to nail Jinwoo's 'Arise' revelation.

If you are not caught up with Solo Leveling, you can always check out its original webtoon on Tapas. As for the anime, Crunchyroll is airing all of season one, and Solo Leveling season two has already been announced. So for more info on the series, you can read its official synopsis below:

"Known as the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind, E-rank hunter Jinwoo Sung's contribution to raids amounts to trying not to get killed. Unfortunately, between his mother's hospital bills, his sister's tuition, and his own lack of job prospects, he has no choice but to continue to put his life on the line. So when an opportunity arises for a bigger payout, he takes it...only to come face-to-face with a being whose power outranks anything he's ever seen! With the party leader missing an arm and the only healer a quivering mess, can Jinwoo some-how find them a way out?"

'What do you think about the first season of Solo Leveling? Are you looking forward to season two? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

The Wild Robot is going to be a major adaptation for Dreamworks Animation, and the director behind it all revealed some surprising influences the new film will channel. Peter Brown's The Wild Robot has been a massive bestseller title since it first released several years ago as fans fell in love with the story of a robot who crash lands on an isolated island and learns to live in this new environment while bonding with the animals that lived there. Coming to theaters later this Fall, very little of the new film has been revealed in motion as of the time of this publication.

The Wild Robot debuted an unfinished bit of new footage during CinemaCon 2024 not long ago during Universal's presentation, (which was attended by ComicBook.com), The Wild Robot director Chris Sandlers (who was behind films such as How to Train Your Dragon, Lilo & Stitch, and more) revealed that the film takes some inspiration from classic Disney films and the legendary Studio Ghibli works from Hayao Miyazaki, even noting that the finished project has a visual style described as "a Monet painting in a Miyazaki forest."

What Is The Wild Robot?

The Wild Robot will be releasing in theaters beginning on September 20th. Written and directed by Chris Sandlers (How to Train Your Dragon, Lilo & Stitch, The Croods) and produced by Jeff Hermann (DreamWorks Animation's The Boss Baby 2: Family Business, Kung Fu Panda 3), The Wild Robot is based on Peter Brown's original novel of the same name. The film stars Lupita Nyong'o (Black Panther) as the main character, Roz, as she leads a cast that also includes the likes of Pedro Pascal as Fink and Catherine O' Hara as Pinktail.

The voice cast also includes the likes of Bill Nighy as Longneck, Kit Connor as Brightbill, Stephanie Hsu as Vontra, Mark Hamill, Matt Berry, and Ving Rhames. As for what to expect from The Wild Robot, Dreamworks Animation teases the film as such, "From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown's beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot--ROZZUM unit 7134, 'Roz' for short -- that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling."

How are you liking the look of The Wild Robot so far? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

At last, Shonen Jump has done it. The team at Shueisha just welcomed the magazine's latest issue, and it features a brand-new work by Ken Wakui. The creator of Tokyo Revengers just launched their latest manga, and Astro Royale is now available to read if you need a new series to binge.

The update, as you can see here, comes courtesy of the latest Weekly Shonen Jump issue. Astro Royale, which is also known as Negai no Astro, has launched its first chapter. Wakui's distinctive art style is impossible to overlook in this debut. Plus, it has a yankee flair that fans of Tokyo Revengers will not want to miss out on.

If you are not familiar with Astro Royale, the supernatural series puts a sci-fi spin on manga's tested yakuza trope. The series follows a powerful gang in the wake of its leader's death. With 12 adopted children vying for power, the late leader's only blood relative goes against the grain by choosing a successor. The decision leaves the gang in a tizzy, and the drama is only escalated as Tokyo is hit by a meteor shower. The event leaves the land's survivors with all-new powers including members of the yakuza gang. And as Japan reckons with the devastating meteor hit, the yakuza finds itself at war with itself.

If you want to know more about Astro Royale, the series has just started, so now is the time to check it out. You can read up on the manga's official synopsis below for all the details. And of course, you can get a feeling for Wakui's vision by checking out Tokyo Revengers as the hit Kodansha series wrapped a few years back.

"The new series from Ken Wakui, the creator of Shinjuku Swan and Tokyo Revengers! As the battle to decide the next leader of the Yotsurugi gang that runs Asakusa is heating up, a meteorite strike suddenly awakens superpowers in the people of Japan. How will Hibaru Yotsurugi, the son of the previous gang leader, come out of this?!"

What do you think about this latest Shonen Jump series? What do you think of Wakui's new story? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is now back in action with the second half of Season 2, and with it has shared a new set of opening and ending theme sequences! Mushoku Tensei is one of the many Isekai franchises headlining the new episodes hitting for the Spring 2024 anime schedule, and is also one of the big returning shows coming back with new episodes. The premiere showcased how Rudeus is ready to take on a new world thanks to Sylphie's help from the first half of the season, and thus has given the series a clean slate to move forward.

Mushoku Tensei Season 2 is now back in action with Part 2 of the season as part of the Spring 2024 anime schedule, and the second episode of its new run has officially introduced the new opening and ending theme sequences for the anime. The new opening theme is titled "On the Frontline" as performed by Hitorie, and you can check it out in the video above. As for the new ending theme, it's titled "Mamoritai Momo" as performed by Yuiko Ohara and you can find it in the video below.

Where to Watch Mushoku Tensei Season 2 Part 2

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2's new episodes are now airing as part of the Spring 2023 anime schedule following its first two episodes. This cour will be running for 12 episodes in total, and will be streaming exclusively with Crunchyroll. You can actually catch up with everything that's happened in the anime so far with Crunchyroll as well, and they tease the anime as a whole as such:

"A 34-year-old virgin loser is kicked out of his home by his family and realized that his life is completely over. As he regrets wasting his life, a truck runs him over and he died. When he wakes up, he's in a world of sword and sorcery! Reborn as a baby named Rudeus, he decides that this time, he'll live a life he won't regret. Using his knowledge from his past life, he quickly develops a talent for magic, and is given a small girl as a tutor. He also meets a beautiful quarter-elf with emerald green hair. The new life he always wanted is about to begin. A fantasy story about living the life you've always wanted begins here!"

What do you think of the new opening and ending for Mushoku Tensei Season 2? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

Oh, it's happening. One-Punch Man is getting a third season before long, but right now, all eyes are shifting towards its future in theaters. After all, Sony has ordered a live-action film adapted One-Punch Man with director Justin Lin onboard. And now, a new report has confirmed Dan Harmon of Rick and Morty is joining the film as writer alongside Heather Anne Campbell.

Yes, you read that right. The co-creator behind Rick and Morty is working on One-Punch Man. The writer, along with Campbell, has been brought in to rewrite the movie's script. Back in 2020, it was announced Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner were heading up the movie's script. So now, it seems the story is coming down to Harmon and Campbell.

If you are not familiar with these writers, Harmon has a long history with satire and comedy. From Community to Harmontown, the writer-producer has done it all. Of course, fans will know Harmon best for his work on Rick and Morty. He co-created the Adult Swim mega-hit in 2014 with Justin Roiland. These days, Rick and Morty is one of the top-rated comedies on television, and its eighth season is on the horizon.

As for Campbell, the writer-comedian has been in the entertainment industry for decades. From Whose Line Is It Anyway to The Eric Andre Show, Campbell is no stranger to comedy. They have also worked closely with Harmon as Campbell began writing on Rick and Morty in season six.

So far, Sony has released little information about One-Punch Man asides from its main crew. With Lin set to direct, the live-action adaptation has some big expectations hanging overhead. So if you are not familiar with One-Punch Man, you can read up on its official synopsis below:

"Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem-he just can't seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on! Every time a promising villain appears, Saitama beats the snot out of 'em with one punch! Can he finally find an opponent who can go toe-to-toe with him and give his life some meaning? Or is he doomed to a life of superpowered boredom?"

What do you think about this update on One-Punch Man? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

The creator of Naruto is no stranger to fame. While Masashi Kishimoto isn't one to bask in the limelight, his name is known the world over. From public appearances to publisher notes, Naruto fans are always excited to hear from Kishimoto. And now, we have learned the artist is planning a rare convention appearance this year.

The information comes from Kana, a popular manga publisher in France. The company announced it is bringing Kishimoto to France this August along with Mikio Ikemoto. So if you have ever wanted to hear from Kishimoto in person, this event may do the trick.

According to Kana, Kishimoto and Ikemoto will be in France for the first time this August. "We're not done! We have the immense honor of announcing that Kishimoto and Ikemoto will be in France this year for the very first time," the publisher shared. The duo will be in the country between August 24 - 25.

As you can imagine, fans of Naruto are eager to hear from Kishimoto himself. The artist is just 49 years old and already stands as one of manga's preeminent creators. In 1999, Kishimoto brought Naruto to life after mocking up early drafts with Shueisha. Once Team 7 made its debut, the ninja series caught on quickly, and Naruto went on to become an industry superstar by the time its anime launch at Studio Pierrot.

These days, Kishimoto stays busy with Naruto as he oversees the story of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. The manga is published mostly by V-Jump with Ukyo Kodachi and Ikemoto on hand. If you are not familiar with Naruto, the hit series is easier to binge now than ever. You can find the original run of Naruto streaming everywhere from Netflix to Hulu and Crunchyroll. So for more info on the series, you can read the official synopsis of Naruto below:

"Twelve years ago the Village Hidden in the Leaves was attacked by a fearsome threat. A nine-tailed fox spirit claimed the life of the village leader, the Hokage, and many others. Today, the village is at peace and a troublemaking kid named Naruto is struggling to graduate from Ninja Academy. His goal may be to become the next Hokage, but his true destiny will be much more complicated. The adventure begins now!"

What do you think about this Naruto update...? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

My Hero Academia is currently readying to return for Season 7 of the anime with a month's worth of recap episodes, and the post-credits scene from the newest episode is setting up for a major All Might upgrade! My Hero Academia: Memories is now airing as part of the ongoing Spring 2024 anime schedule, and it will feature four episodes recapping major events from the first six seasons of the anime ahead of the new season. These episodes also include some special new scenes setting up what's to come, and the newest episode was focused squarely on All Might's journey.

My Hero Academia: Memories Episode 2 was focused on All Might as he and the other heroes are preparing for the final fight against the villains in Season 7, and he was looking back on the path he's taken to get to this point. While this included many of his biggest moments, a new post-credits scene at the end of the episode teases that though All Might may be powerless without One For All, he's far from out of the fight completely as All Might is preparing for a big upgrade in the new season.

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-- ??Roo???? (@Color_Division) April 13, 2024

My Hero Academia: Armored All Might Tease

The post-credits scene for My Hero Academia: Memories Episode 2 sees All Might heading into a dark room. It's here he ponders what's possible for the fight ahead, but it's clear that he's getting something ready as a briefcase starts to glow. Without giving too much away for fans waiting to see it in action in Season 7, this is a special suit of armor for All Might that he will don at a very important part of the final battles. Which means we're getting some big action guaranteed before the season's over.

My Hero Academia Season 7 will be premiering officially on May 4th in Japan, and Crunchyroll previously announced that they will be the official streaming home for the new season outside of Japan on May 4th at 2:30 AM PT (which will be the weekly release time for the new episodes). If you wanted to catch up with the previous seasons, you can check them out on Crunchyroll as well.

What are you hoping to see from All Might in My Hero Academia Season 7? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on X (formerly known as Twitter)!

The numbers are in for the weekend box office, and it seems like Civil War made a big push with audiences. The new A24 feature topped the domestic box office with a record opening of $25.7 million USD. And for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the weekend total pushed the blockbuster over $400 million grossed at the global office.

Thanks to the updated totals, we know Civil War led the domestic box office upon opening with a clear win. Not only did the $25+ debut give A24 Studios its first number one opening, but it also marked the company's highest-grossing opening to date. So far, Civil War has yet to debut in any global market outside of the United Kingdom. Experts are curious to see how the movie holds up given its western-centric plot, but so far, things are looking good for the Alex Garland project.

As for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, its third week in theaters grossed nearly $16 million domestically. To date, the movie has earned $157.9 million at home, and its global pull is even higher. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has grossed more than $250 million internationally, and that has pushed the movie beyond the $400 million tentpole. Given the movie's budget was under $200 million, you can see why the MonsterVerse is on a high these days. Not long ago, Apple TV+ confirmed it will expand its vision for the franchise. In the wake of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the show has been ordered a second season, and Apple TV+ says it is developing new spin offs for the MonsterVerse.

When it comes to the rest of the box office's domestic hauls, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire brought in $5.8 million this weekend while Kung Fu Panda 4 stuck it out with $5.5 million. The top eight finished out with Dune 2, Monkey Man, The First Omen, and The Long Game.

What do you think about this box office update? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

Over the decades, Godzilla has faced his fair share of monsters. From Gigan to Ghidorah, the list goes on and on. These days, Godzilla is facing down foes with Kong at his side, and the DC Universe is getting in on that action. Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong is thriving, and its latest teaser introduces a new alpha-level threat.

The whole thing comes from the MonsterVerse as the franchise welcomed a new titan to the DC Comics run. The beast is simply named Big One, and it is being touted as dangerous as Mecha Ghidorah. There are few titans in history more dangerous than Big One, and it will take the Justice League working with Godzilla to defeat the threat.

If you want to know what Big One is all about, well - the titan is said to have been created using the Lazarus Pit. The combination titan is absolutely massive, and it borrows monster DNA from the creatures Kong faced on Skull Island. The nasty lizards have been given a major upgrade with Big One, and there is no way Kong would be able to face down this foe solo.

Luckily, Kong has allies on hand to help him. You can imagine he won't be too happy about the return of his nemesis, but Big One is bigger than Skull Island. The titan has the potential to take on the world if the Justice League cannot stop him. It seems the Lazarus Pit has made another monstrosity, and the MonsterVerse has grown bigger as such.

If you are not caught up on Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong, you can find the DC Comics crossover easily enough. With six issues to date, the Toho collaboration can be found in local comic stores. As for the MonsterVerse, the franchise is thriving in the wake of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. The movie has grossed nearly $400 million globally, and it has put the franchise in good shape to continue.

What do you think about this MonsterVerse update...? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

It is hard to believe, but the tenth anniversary of No Game No Life is here. This month marks 10-years since the isekai anime came to life, and the colorful series still remains a fave with fans. Despite its slow releases, No Game No Life has a dedicate army of fans, and now the series' creator is begging the industry for a second season.

The plea comes from social media courtesy of Yuu Kamiya, the creator of No Game No Life. Taking to X (Twitter), the artist hyped the anime's 10th anniversary before putting out a please for more content.

"It's the tenth anniversary of No Game No Life. Please make a second season," Kamiya posted.

For one reason or another, No Game No Life has avoided a season two. The anime's debut went live in April 2014, and its first film came down the line in 2017. Since then, No Game No Life hasn't given any anime updates. With the light novel and manga ongoing, No Game No Life has plenty of content to adapt. But for now, Madhouse is keeping its mouth shut about a No Game No Life comeback.

If you are not familiar with the sci-fi isekai, no sweat! You can binge season one of No Game No Life on Crunchyroll now. So for more info on the series, you can read the official synopsis for No Game No Life below:

"In this graphic novel, No Game, No Life centers around Sora and Shiro, a brother and sister who are brilliant (but unemployed) gamers whose Internet fame have spawned urban legends all over the Internet. One day, they are summoned by a boy named "God" to an alternate world. There, God has prohibited war and declared this to be a world where "everything is decided by games" - even national borders. Humanity has been driven back into one remaining city by the other races. Will Sora and Shiro, the good-for-nothing brother and sister, become the "Saviors of Humanity" on this alternate world?"

What do you think about this update on No Game, No Life? Do you need to see its second season? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

Avatar: The Last Airbender is ready to tackle another frontier. After reclaiming its live-action history with a successful Netflix series, all eyes are on the animated franchise. After all, Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting its first movie in 2025, and it has roped in an impressive new cast to oversee its leads.

The cast revelation was made recently at CinemaCon when Paramount hit the stage. It was their fans got updates on everything from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Star Trek. Of course, Avatar: The Last Airbender was noted, and it was there we learned only one member of the show's original cast is set to return.

Dante Basco, the voice of Zuko, is slated to reprise his role in Avatar's first film. The actor is the only one to return to the franchise as Avatar Studios has found new talent to take care of Aang's gang.

When it comes to Aang, we know Eric Nam will be overseeing the role. The Korean-American singer made their debut in 2013 overseas as Nam joined a talent show in South Korea. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Nam has enjoyed fame as a K-pop idol and has recently moved to English albums. His role as Aang will mark Nam's first film role, but the actor participated in a number of variety and reality shows in South Korea.

As for Katara, the prodigal water bender is expected to be played by Jessica Batten. The Canadian actress comes from an indigenous background, and Matten even did modeling for the First Nations. To date, the actress has starred in projects like Frontier and Tribal. When it comes to Sokka, it appears Roman Zaragoza is expected to handle the warrior. The actor is known best for his role on Ghosts but has also appeared in projects like Stumptown and Those Who Can't.

Finally, Toph seems to be eyeing a new voice actress as well in Dionne Quan. The veteran actress has been working in voice overs since they were 14 years old, and Quan has worked on several major series. From The Fairly OddParents to Rugrats, Quan has a history with Nickelodeon titles. As for Toph, the actress will bring additional representation to the earth bender as Quan is legally blind. The actress was born with optic nerve hypoplasia, a condition that arises when the nerve itself is congenitally underdeveloped.

With a new cast set in stone, Avatar: The Last Airbender is making strides towards its theatrical launch. Paramount has confirmed Dave Bautista will voice the film's original villain. With the movie set for a 2025 launch, Avatar: The Last Airbender has plenty of work left to finish before its movie is ready, and fans are eager to see what the feature has in store.

What do you think about this Avatar: The Last Airbender update? Let us know what you think in the comments below as well as on Twitter and Instagram. You can also hit me up @MeganPetersCB to share your take!

It's no secret that the young actors who portray the Straw Hat Pirates in Netflix's live-action One Piece are big fans of the shonen franchise. Emily Rudd, for example, went to extreme lengths to make sure she secured the role of Nami. To be prepared for the second season, the captain of the Straw Hats took the opportunity to sail the world to get ready for the next season which will most likely bring Luffy and his crew to Drum Island and Alabasta.

When last we left Luffy and his friends in the first live-action season, the Straw Hats were embarking to the Grand Line to make their dreams come true. Despite scoring a major victory against Arlong and the Fish Men, the Straw Hat Pirates should have some big challenges sent their way in season two. Luckily, the crew of the Going Merry is going to get some help as One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda has already confirmed that Tony Tony Chopper, the reindeer doctor of Drum Island, will be joining the team. The new medical swashbuckler is going to be a much-needed assist as Luffy and company will have to most likely take on Crocodile and the remnants of Baroqueworks should the live-action adaptation continue to follow the source material.

Inaki Godoy Takes To The High Seas

Before One Piece's second season begins filming for Netflix, Inaki Godoy hit the high seas and was apparently sailing for around eighty days. While he hasn't figured out how to turn his body into rubber to live as Monkey D. Luffy, it's clear that the young actor is committed to his role. Luffy might not be able to swim thanks to eating a Devil Fruit, but that won't stop him from sailing into the Grand Line to become the King of the Pirates.

After spending 10 months in South Africa filming s1 of #OPLA, I?aki Godoy decided to experience for 80 days what it was like to live on a ship as his character #Luffy

He learned about navigation, marine animals, interacting with other crew members and visiting new lands. And he... pic.twitter.com/MG5oyK8sVZ

-- OPLA Daily (@OPLADaily) April 11, 2024

Thanks to One Piece's Netflix success, the floodgates might be opened further when it comes to live-action anime adaptations. Lionsgate has confirmed that it is working on a live-action Naruto movie while Netflix is working on live-action takes on Mobile Suit Gundam and My Hero Academia.

Would you be willing to spend months on the high seas to be a pirate in the Grand Line? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly @EVComedy to talk all things comics, anime, and the world of the Straw Hat Pirates.

Elden Ring took the video game world by storm, as From Software added another major, challenging entry in their game roster. Joining the likes of Dark Souls, Demon Souls, Sekiro, and Bloodborne, the Lands Between demanded a lot from player in attempting to become the next Elden Lord. Luckily, a new story is giving fans of the game the chance to take in the world without taking on challenges themselves, though this might not be the manga that many saw coming. Elden Ring: Going Forward, There Will Be Our Bond has a premise that will take you by surprise.

Elden Ring is no stranger to the world of manga, as a popular entry has been Elden Ring: The Road To The Erdtree. The series first started in 2022 and followed a character in The Lands Between as the protagonist sets out on his first journey. Created by manga artist Nikiichi Tobita, the creator of A Cursed Sword's Daily Life, this entry was a big entry point for the medium into From Software's latest universe. Following this manga series, the From Software game received an additional story in Elden Ring Become Lord manga which saw another "Tarnished" taking center stage. Elden Ring: Going Forward, There Will Be Our Bond will be much different than these two entries.

Elden Ring: A Streaming Manga

Elden Ring: Going Forward, There Will Be Our Bond will follow two streamers that are playing the video game, making for quite the departure from the previous manga entries. The manga series will be printed by Kadokawa and will start its run on May 30th next month. Here's how Kadokawa describes the series that will take a fresh look at the Lands Between,

"A teenage school boy is spending his days playing video games, especially PvP, where he thrives & shares his sessions via live streaming. But one day out of the blue his classmate shares his struggles playing "Elden Ring" & the boy is impulsively stepping in to help him out. Soon he enjoys their joint gaming sessions, but it gradually changes the content of his live streams, causing tension with his viewers. This is the youth tale of a high school gamer trying to balance his online presence with real-world friendships."

For those waiting to re-enter the Lands Between in the gaming world, Elden Ring's DLC, Shadow of The Erdtree, will be released on June 21st. Considering how massive past DLCs have been from From Software, this will be one to watch.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End made its mark as one of the unique anime experiences fans will get to see this year, and one awesome cosplay is helping to highlight Fern's role in it all with some magical cosplay! Frieren: Beyond Journey's End begins where the title suggests, long after the conventional fantasy adventure has ended. It's here fans were introduced to Frieren as she was reflecting on how much her party members really had an impact on here life. Helping her with this matters is the young Fern, who Frieren ends up taking on as a student due to her party member's request.

Through the series fans got to see Fern grow from a young potential mage, to passing the intense First-Class Mage Exame with the potential of being the strongest human mage alive. It's something fans got to see in the works all while Frieren herself was retracing steps of her past, and through it all fans got to see Fern become a fully realized person in her own right. Now Fern has made the magical leap to the real world with some perfect cosplayed from artist april_wei_cosplay on Instagram! Check it out:

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Where to Watch Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End came to an end with the Winter 2024 anime schedule, and there is currently no word on whether or not the anime will be continuing with a second season. But while we all wait for a potential announcement for the anime's future, there is plenty of time to check out everything that happened during the first season of the series. You can currently find it streaming with Crunchyroll, and they tease what to expect from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End as such:

"After the party of heroes defeated the Demon King, they restored peace to the land and returned to lives of solitude. Generations pass, and the elven mage Frieren comes face to face with humanity's mortality. She takes on a new apprentice and promises to fulfill old friends' dying wishes. Can an elven mind make peace with the nature of life and death? Frieren embarks on her quest to find out."

Where does Fern rank among your favorite characters in the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End anime? Let us know all of your thoughts on it in the comments!