Anime/Manga News Room

Voice acting for anime characters is a talent few have and utilize well. Most of the time, this skill is taught through vocal lessons and acting classes, and requires you to blend techniques from both to pull off the characters with the authenticity the director is looking for in any given piece. While most voice actors get started in voice acting through voice acting alone, a fascinating case has risen in former Disney Channel actor and current Smosh star Damien Haas, who has found himself in the world of voicing popular anime protagonists. View the f…

Yoshihiro Togashi, the celebrated creator of Hunter x Hunter, recently provided an update on his health and work progress, sharing a personal and candid moment with his audience. Togashi, who has long struggled with debilitating health issues, revealed he had been bedridden and fasting for several days, leading to a noticeable weight loss of 5 kilograms. His health battles, particularly with severe back pain, have frequently resulted in long hiatuses for Hunter x Hunter, leaving readers concerned about both his well-being and the future of his iconic manga. …

Japan has no shortage of special Pokémon events happening on a regular basis, but sometimes there are ones that stand out from the rest as being something truly special. Right now in Tokyo, such an event is happening at Azubudai Hills Gallery. An incredible and unique Pokémon art exhibition is being hosted by the gallery through the start of February, featuring artwork unlike anything ever displayed by Pokémon, and plenty of exclusive goods, too. View the full article

A new manga prequel story featuring Shadow the Hedgehog is expected to release just in time for Sonic the Hedgehog 3's long-awaited launch. With only a couple of weeks remaining in 2024, all eyes are fixed on Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Following the success of the two films that came before it, fans are gearing up for the ultimate confrontation between Sonic and Shadow, especially with Keanu Reeves set to voice the latter. Now, with only a few days left until its release, a new manga featuring the pair is preparing to release in select regions. View the ful…

As the year draws to a close, Google has unveiled its most-searched terms for 2024, including a dedicated slot for the anime category. The top 10 anime on this list feature several expected entries, with the recent global sensation Dandadan securing an impressive #2 spot. Science Saru's Dandadan has rightfully earned its place, delivering fans nearly every element one could hope for in an entertainment medium. View the full article

For years after Cowboy Bebop ended, the world has wondered if Shinichirō Watanabe, the anime's visionary creator, would ever expand upon his beloved sci-fi universe or craft something akin to its enduring spirit. When asked about revisiting the genre, Watanabe admits that external expectations can stifle his creativity. Instead, he’s chosen to channel his energy into a new project, Lazarus, a 13-episode anime debuting on Adult Swim in 2025. While the DNA of Cowboy Bebop lingers in its themes and tone, Watanabe insists that Lazarus is a unique new vision that stands firmly on its own. …

Naruto Uzumaki's journey from a novice shinobi to the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village is the stuff that icons are made of. Naruto chronicles the eponymous character’s adventures across a whopping 770 episodes, which is still a feat to watch despite the series’ critical acclaim. Regardless, Naruto easily highlights the hallmarks of shonen anime: a hero’s journey, friendship conquers all, and the value of hard work and perseverance. View the full article

The light novel adaptation of the anime series Sword Art Online (SAO) quickly became a fan favorite. The series has progressed from the NerveGear death game "Sword Art Online" to the Augma augmented reality game "Ordinal Scale." From the first season onwards, and especially in the film adaptation, viewers see the characters put through their paces in a number of different gaming worlds. Characters with varying strengths and abilities have emerged from its many gaming settings. View the full article

Bombing the trigonometry final, taking a dodgeball to the face, realizing one's crush is infatuated with the quarterback — experiences like these can sour students towards school. Yet for all the stress that it can bring, school can be magical. It has its glorious moments: making friends, nailing classwork that once seemed impossible, and summoning the courage to step out on stage and be the best Hamlet that 200-person auditorium has ever seen. That makes it all worth it. View the full article

The Thousand-Year Blood War arc of BLEACH features the return of the Quincies, who were thought to have been driven to extinction by the Shinigami over 200 years prior to the events of the series. Returning far stronger and dangerous after hiding in the shadows of Soul Society, the Wandenreich became a powerful force with countless Quincies involved in realizing the vision of the Quincy King Yhwach, who uses his rare ability to dole out pieces of his soul to assign special powers based on the letters of the alphabet he carves into the very souls of his most powerful underlings, the Sternritter. …

Anime can often work as a platform perfect for combining unconventional genres and polar opposite characters, thus providing stories that are beyond conventional barriers. Of these, horror and supernatural themes have been among the most striking, eliciting feelings ranging anywhere from fear to fascination. Yet, very few anime can pull it off with many dark tones combined with humor and heartwarming moments. Dark Gathering is a series that aired back in July 2023 and managed to impress audiences with its special form of storytelling and the merging of genres in an enchanting manner. …

Slice-of-life anime has an extraordinary way of hitting home with audiences within the large universe of anime by extolling the virtues of an uncomplicated life. Far from the "shōnen," "shoujo," or "seinen" overflowing with fantastic battles and astonishing plots, slice-of-life anime presents stories that any viewer can feel at ease with. They are the "common person's" stories from movies, books, or plays. And while shōnen or action-packed anime narratives can be quite astounding in their level of craft, slice-of-life anime is usually a lot more cozy; you don't necessarily need to blow the minds of your audience with narrative tricks and emotional payoffs when your main c…

One Piece has always had an amazing roster of villains. Including some of the most massive and world-changing threats, like Kaido, Crocodile, and Doflamingo, One Piece villains are on an entirely different level, when compared to other anime. However, with the flashy nature of One Piece’s biggest villains, many people forget the smaller villains of arcs, with characters like Captain Axe Morgan, Fullbody, and many more being completely left behind. View the full article

A few days ago, a Takopi's Original Sin anime adaptation was officially confirmed. No further information was revealed, but it's likely going to be a movie, since the story is short. Despite being serialized under the Shonen Jump imprint, this is not your average shounen series. View the full article

Hunter X Hunter is a widely beloved Shonen manga series and for a good reason. It has proven to be one of the best-written stories in the medium. However, the series is plagued with long breaks and hiatuses, the latest of which was announced recently. View the full article

The Naruto series is no stranger to killing off characters. In fact, one of the things that fans love about the story is that no character is truly safe. Kishimoto has, on many occasions, shocked the fans by killing off their favorite characters, and at other times, bringing something back to life. Such is the writing of the Naruto series. And while this might not be everyone's cup of tea, it is certainly how Naruto fans like their story to be. View the full article

In One-Punch Man, the badass cyborg known as Geno is the second protagonist to Saitama’s titular fist-wielding hero, with their battles as ranked crime fighters going down as some of the most wild and intense fights in the anime and manga space, period. In a new pair of viral cosplay clips, Geno gets a live-action look that perfectly adapts his mechanical body in a way that deserves an official big-screen treatment. View the full article

Bakugo is a very powerful individual in My Hero Academia and certainly someone who fans have come to love over the years. Although Bakugo's journey started as a rather unlikable character due to his constant bullying of Deku, his redemption journey was certainly one worth witnessing. Bakugo's growth was phenomenal for the fans to go through. At the same time, another thing that fans loved about him was his incredible ambition to be the best. View the full article

The Serpo have always been characters of questionable intrigue for the viewers of the currently airing popular anime, Dandadan. Right from their introduction in the Dandadan series, the Serpo have allured fans in the weirdest ways, as their mission to obtain reproductive organs from humans is considered absurd, but one can not ignore their evolution. View the full article

One Piece has some bizarre mysteries. Many things that would be considered unimportant in another anime, in One Piece, spark lengthy debates on how this subtle detail fits into the hidden history of the world. Every line seems to be oozing with story significance, just waiting to be analyzed by fans. View the full article