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With anime, you need to grab people early, and there are not many better ways to do that than a catchy opening. With the release of “Fly Higher,” the newest opening for Tasuketsu -Fate of the Majority- , Travis Japan has delivered one of the catchiest openings of the season. We spoke with the group to discuss their excitement around the release, their anime origins and which character from anime they feel would be their perfect bandmate. Can you tell me about your relationship with anime? Growing up in Japan, was it something that was constantly around or did you have to seek it out? Kaito Miyachika (Chaka): Even though generational tastes may change, my parents also grew up watching anime, and while a kid myself I thought of anime as something that told me the days of the week like a calendar. The popularity of certain shows was one...

Level-5 held its Level-5 Vision 2024 event today, and there were plenty of announcements to go along with it. In addition to a new trailer for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam , Level-5 shared some new game announcements—including its biggest cross-media project yet in Holy Horror Mansion —and some updated release dates and delays for previously-revealed projects. First up, the trailer for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam , which is coming to Nintendo Switch sometime in 2025. In terms of new projects, Level-5 is already calling "Ghost Craft RPG" Holy Horror Mansion the company's largest cross-media project to date. With the theme of family at its core, this one will have more to show during a future cross-media showcase in spring 2025. In the meantime, here's the teaser trailer: Related: Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Puzzles Out New Trailer, 2025 Release Date The Inazuma Eleven...

Inazuma Eleven the Movie 2025 , a new anime film from the football-themed multimedia franchise Inazuma Eleven created by Level-5, will open in theaters across Japan on December 27, 2024. The film's teaser site has launched, releasing a trailer below. Inazuma Eleven the Movie 2025 consists of two parts: Eiga Inazuma Eleven Soshuhen: Densetsu no Kickoff ("Movie Inazuma Eleven Compilation: Legendary Kickoff") revolves around the matches in the "Football Frontier Arc," which was depicted in the first Inazuma Eleven TV anime series. The four original voice cast members — Junko Takeuchi as Mamoru Endo, Hirofumi Nojima as Shuya Goenji, Hiroyuki Yoshino as Yuto Kidou, and Yuko Sanpei as Aphrodi — are listed on the site. Gekijouban Inazuma Eleven: Aratanaru Eiyu-tachi no Josho ("Inazuma Eleven the Movie: Prologue of The New Heroes") tells a prologue to the story of Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road , the latest installment in the game series. Mappa, which worked on the anime part in the game,...

In the vast world of anime, sports anime are irresistibly thrilling and grip their viewers with a heart-pounding narrative and profound character depth. Takehiko Inoue’s Slam Dunk is one of those names that has established itself as one of the greatest watches alongside other classics like Inazuma Eleven, Hajime no Ippo, Air Master, and many more.

A still from Blue Lock. Credits: Eight Bit

Inoue’s magnum opus has been an inspiration to many because it not only shows a classic underdog story but also enlightens its viewers by showcasing the importance of teamwork.

Well, it has been 28 years since the cult classic series’ last episode was aired, and the mangaka has a surprising confession that will blow the minds of the fans.

Takehiko Inoue Makes a Surprising Confession Following the Art Style of His Magnum Opus

While a ton of anime series fall into anonymity after the series comes to an end,...

In the vast and varied world of anime, Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto stands tall as one of the most recognized Shonen series of all time. The anime has become the face of the industry for several years and has garnered a huge fan following not only in Japan but around the world as well.

Team 7 in Naruto. Credits: Studio Pierrot

The fans can’t get enough of the show, as they keep returning to re-experience, Kishimoto-San’s genius. However, Junko Takeuchi has grown bored of voicing male characters in the industry. While making her appearance at Digimon Con, she answered some of the most-anticipated questions.

During one question, she subtly expresses her tiredness from portraying male characters without catching a break. Hence, when asked, she expressed the only condition that would convince her to be a part of future Digimon franchises.

Naruto’s Voice Actor Had Grown Tired of Voicing...

The rivalry between One Piece and Naruto fans is one of the biggest online feuds in the history of the anime and manga industry. Both One Piece and Naruto fanbases are always trying to prove that their favorite series is better than the other one. However, what fans don’t realize is that One Piece and Naruto are connected in more ways than anyone can imagine.

Naruto in Naruto Shippuden | Studio Pierrot

Although One Piece started a little before Naruto, both series and their creators, Eiichiro Oda and Masashi Kishimoto, have competed to be at the top of the anime and manga world. This competition has helped them get better at their work and make some of the greatest storylines and narratives of all time.

However, One Piece fans recently found a connection when they realized that an iconic character from Oda’s magnum opus was played by the voice actor of Naruto,...