Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo TV Anime Unveils New Key Visual

Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo, a new TV anime series based on the popular children’s book series, is set to premiere in Japan on April 5, 2024. The show has released a mysterious new visual featuring Beniko, the proprietor of the mysterious candy shop.

The original books were written by Reiko Hiroshima and illustrated by jyajya, and are published in Japan by Kaieisha. The TV anime adaptation is directed by Katsumi Ono at animation studios Toei Animation and Gallup, with Yuji Kobayashi providing the series composition and Kenichi Hara serving as chief animation director.

According to the story, the candy shop only appears to lucky people, and Beniko offers custom-designed sweets that can ease the worries of those who eat them, but only if the customers follow the rules and consume the candies correctly.

The anime is set to explore further mysteries and will premiere in April 2024.

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Fathom Events to Host Rascal Does Not Dream Movie Double Feature in Theaters This Month

Are you ready to experience the Rascal Does Not Dream films like never before? Fathom Events and Aniplex of America are bringing both movies as a double feature to theaters across North America! This is your chance to see the U.S. theatrical premiere of both films, including the first English dub for either film and the entire series.

The first film, “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out,” follows Sakuta as he navigates his final year of high school with his sister Kaede, who is slowly venturing outdoors again after a difficult past. As he supports her in her ambitions, Sakuta must confront the challenges of their complicated family dynamics and the looming graduation that will take them apart.

The second film, “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid,” picks up as Sakuta prepares to celebrate his girlfriend Mai’s graduation. However, he is unexpectedly confronted with a mysterious encounter and receives a phone call from his father, leading him to make a difficult decision that could change everything.

This special event will feature exclusive footage from both films, set to the series’ catchy main theme “Fukashigi no KARTE.” You’ll also get to see an exclusive video featuring messages from the voice cast, available only through Fathom Events. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the Rascal Does Not Dream series like never before!

The double feature will take place on March 24 (subtitled) and March 25 (dubbed). For more information and a list of locations, check out the Fathom Events website. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to see these films on the big screen with fellow fans!

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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in May

Bandai Namco has announced that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 24, 2024. Existing players of the PS4 and Xbox One versions can upgrade and transfer their save data to the new versions using Smart Delivery. More details and instructions will be provided at a later date. The game has had surprising longevity since its initial release in 2016, with recent DLC expansions adding characters from Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero such as Gohan Beast and Orange Piccolo. As of May 2023, the game has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and is available on PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.

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Case Closed Manga Creator Gosho Aoyama Opens up in New TV Special

The upcoming “Professional Work Style” special on NHK will feature manga artist Gosho Aoyama and his work on the popular series “Case Closed” (known as “Detective Conan” in Japan). The 72-minute special will provide an inside look at Aoyama’s workspace and creative process, including how he approaches drawing the manga over a long period of time. The director of the special has teased that a surprise guest will appear during the seven-month filming period, but the identity of the guest will not be revealed until the special airs. The special will premiere on April 28 and will be available as a video on demand on NHK Plus for a week following the debut.

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Barefoot Gen Manga Author Keiji Nakazawa Inducted into Eisner Hall of Fame

The Eisner Awards have announced their automatic inductees for the 2024 Hall of Fame, including Keiji Nakazawa, creator of the manga series “Barefoot Gen.” Nakazawa passed away in 2012 but was nominated for the Hall of Fame in 2020 and has now been officially inducted. Other automatic inductees include Kim Deitch, Creig Flessel, A.B. Frost, Billy Graham, Gary Groth, Albert Kanter, Warren Kremer, Oskar Lebeck, Frans Masereel, Don McGregor, Noel Sickles, Cliff Sterrett, Elmer C. Stoner, Bryan Talbot, Ron Turner, George Tuska, Lynn Varley and James Warren. “Barefoot Gen” is one of Nakazawa’s works that depicts the atomic bombing of Hiroshima from a first-hand perspective, with the story beginning at 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, when the bomb exploded 600 meters away from Nakazawa’s hometown. The series ran for 10 volumes from 1973 to 1987 and was published in English by Last Gasp.

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Anisong Singer Machico to Release 10th Single “Growing Up” in April

Machico, a popular anisong singer, has announced the release of her 10th CD single “Growing Up” in Japan on April 10, 2024. The title track will serve as the opening theme for the third season of the TV anime series KONOSUBA – God’s blessing on this wonderful world!. Machico has been the singer for all the theme songs for the KONOSUBA franchise since its first TV anime in 2016.

In a statement, Machico expressed her excitement to continue her collaboration with the KONOSUBA series and shared her enthusiasm for the new song. She mentioned that “Growing Up” is filled with elements from previous KONOSUBA songs and invited listeners on an adventure to find commonalities while listening to the track.

The regular edition CD jacket and limited edition feature Machico’s artist photo, while the trailer for the song has also been released. The release of “Growing Up” is highly anticipated by fans of Machico and the KONOSUBA series.

Sources: Machico official website, Nippon Columbia press release.

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Anime Awards 2024 Winners: Anime of the Year & Full List

The 5th Annual Anime Awards took place on March 26, 2023, at the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel in Anaheim, California. The ceremony honored the best anime of the past year, as determined by a panel of industry professionals and fans. Here are some of the winners and nominees in each category:

Best Anime Voice Artist Performance – English
Winner: Max Mittelman (Genos) – Dr. STONE New World
Nominees
Laura Bailey (Saten Ruko) – My Hero Academia Season 4
Matthew Mercer (Kirito) – Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night
Max Mittelman (Genos) – Dr. STONE New World
Troy Baker (Aragami) – Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045
Vincent Acquista (Torunn) – The Ancient Magus’ Bride

Nominees
Laura Bailey (Saten Ruko) – My Hero Academia Season 4
Matthew Mercer (Kirito) – Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night
Max Mittelman (Genos) – Dr. STONE New World
Troy Baker (Aragami) – Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045
Vincent Acquista (Torunn) – The Ancient Magus’ Bride
Best Anime Voice Artist Performance – Spanish
Winner: Rodrigo Santchez (Denji) – Chainsaw Man
Nominees
Francisco Colmenera (Senku Ishigami) – Dr. STONE Season 2
Javier Ballester (Vegeta) – Dragon Ball Super
Rodrigo Santchez (Denji) – Chainsaw Man
Xabie Medina (Power) – Hell’s Paradise
Yolanda Perez (Anya Forger) – SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 1

Nominees
Francisco Colmenera (Senku Ishigami) – Dr. STONE Season 2
Javier Ballester (Vegeta) – Dragon Ball Super
Rodrigo Santchez (Denji) – Chainsaw Man
Xabie Medina (Power) – Hell’s Paradise
Yolanda Perez (Anya Forger) – SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 1
Best Anime Voice Artist Performance – Portuguese
Winner: Rui Ribeiro (Senku Ishigami) – Dr. STONE Season 2
Nominees
Rui Ribeiro (Senku Ishigami) – Dr. STONE Season 2
Ricardo Viana (Vegeta) – Dragon Ball Super
Wanderson Pena (Power) – Chainsaw Man
Zacarias Monteiro (Gabimaru) – Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045

Nominees
Rui Ribeiro (Senku Ishigami) – Dr. STONE Season 2
Ricardo Viana (Vegeta) – Dragon Ball Super
Wanderson Pena (Power) – Chainsaw Man
Zacarias Monteiro (Gabimaru) – Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045

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Anime Awards 2024 Winners: Anime of the Year & Full List

The winners of the 5th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards have been announced, and there are some exciting victories to report! The ceremony, which took place on March 27th, recognized the best anime series, movies, and voice actors from the past year.

In the Voice Actor of the Year category, Léo Rabelo won for his performance as Satoru Gojo in JUJUTSU KAISEN. This is a well-deserved win for Rabelo, who brought depth and emotion to his character throughout the series. Other nominees included Amanda Brigido, Erick Bougleux, Guilherme Briggs, Luisa Viotti, and Vágner Fagundes.

In the Anime of the Year category, Chainsaw Man took home the award for its intense action scenes, memorable characters, and dark storyline. This is a great achievement for the series, which has gained a large following since its release last year. Other nominees included Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2, The Ancient Magus’ Bride, and One Piece.

In the French category, Martial Le Minoux won for his performance as Suguru Geto in JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2. This is a testament to Le Minoux’s talent and dedication to his craft. Other nominees included Levanah Solomon, Lilly Caruso, Martin Faliu, Yoan Sover, and Zina Khakhoulia.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! The Crunchyroll Anime Awards are a great way to recognize and celebrate the best of the anime industry.

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Anime Awards 2023 Winners: Anime of the Year & Full List

The 14th Anniversary of the Tokyo Anime Award Prize was held on March 26th at the Grand Hyatt Roppongi in Tokyo, Japan. The ceremony recognized and honored outstanding works in the anime industry for the year 2022. Here are some of the winners:

Best Anime Movie went to “JUJUTSU KAISEN 0,” while Best Anime Series went to “SPY x FAMILY.” The award for Best Anime Character went to Eren Jaeger from “Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2,” and the award for Best Supporting Character went to Anya Forger from the same series.

In the music category, the award for Best Anime Song went to “Kagerou Daiouja” by Aimer, while the award for Best Animation went to “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc.”

The award for Best Voice Acting Performance (Japanese) went to Yuki Kaji for his role as Eren Jaeger in “Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2,” while the award for Best Voice Acting Performance (English) went to Zach Aguilar for his role as David Martinez in “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.”

Other winners included “Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic” for Best Romance Anime, “Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun” for Best Fantasy Anime, and “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean” for Best Action Anime.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! It was a great year for anime, with many excellent series and movies being recognized by the Tokyo Anime Award Prize.

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