For a good while now, Creed III director and star Michael B. Jordan has been quite open about his love for anime. The star has discussed how he infused that love for anime into the Creed sequel’s style, and now that it’s playing in theaters, fans have been able to see just how much anime… Read More »
After much anticipation, the sophomore season of Tokyo Revengers is finally here. Takemichi — or Takemitchy, if you prefer — Hanagaki is back with some new adventures in time thanks to his peculiar superpowers that allow him to relive part of his life. Season 1 of the appreciated anime focused on Takemichi’s attempts to save… Read More »
Christmas is coming, so it’s time to watch all sorts of holiday specials to get into the festive spirit. Alongside Rankin/Bass classics and the plethora of live-action Christmas films, there are more than a few anime specials that are worth checking out. Let’s take a gander at a few of the most fun Christmas-focused anime… Read More »
GKIDS is bringing Studio 4°c’s Favors Lady Nikuko to theaters this weekend. The anime adaptation is a moving mother-daughter story and ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke to director Ayumu Watanabe about the film. “Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter,” says the… Read More »
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is a beautiful anime film that is now available on Blu-ray. ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke to director Kotaro Tamura about the emotional coming-of-age story. “With dreams of diving abroad, Tsuneo gets a job assisting Josee, an artist whose imagination takes her far beyond her wheelchair,” says the synopsis.… Read More »
The second episode of Demon Slayer’s Mugen Train Arc kicks things right into the events of the film, as Tanjiro and the others meet the Kyojuro Rengoku, the Flame Hashira. With that in mind, almost the entire episode is a retread of the film but its overall quality still holds up, and the way the… Read More »
Demon Slayer’s Mugen Train film was universally loved by fans and critics alike, and the Demon Slayer anime is attempting to tackle that story again with a retelling before the premiere of Season 2. The first episode of the Demon Slayer Mugen Train Arc is interesting, however, as it represents an entirely new addition to the… Read More »
Remakes have been a trend for quite a while and have shown little signs of slowing down as nostalgia continues to grow. From recent anime examples like Fruits Basket, FullMetal Alchemist, and Sailor Moon, it’s clear it’s not just for western media. Many of these anime remakes are more faithful adaptations, while others update the… Read More »
My Hero Academia has entered its “My Villain Academia” arc, which gives a new focus on the baddies of the popular anime series. Not only are key members of the League of Villains spotlighted, such as the leader Tomura Shigaraki, Himiko Toga, and Dabi, but a new villain is introduced in the form of Re-Destro, who leads… Read More »
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf is out on Netflix on August 23, 2021. The film focuses on the witcher that trained Geralt named Vesemir and gives key backstory details for the hit series. “The world of The Witcher expands in this anime origin story: Before Geralt, there was his mentor Vesemir — a swashbuckling young witcher who escaped… Read More »