Anime
Netflix’s One Piece adaptation has found its Tony Tony Chopper
Netflix’s One Piece adaptation has found its Tony Tony Chopper Mikaela Hoover has been cast as Tony Tony Chopper in Netflix’s live-action One Piece adaptation. The show will feature a digital capture of Hoover’s facial performance to create the character’s CGI appearance. Several returning actors from the first season, including Iaki Godoy and Mackenyu, will […]
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Jazz legend Kamasi Washington was influenced by anime, and now he’s making music for one
Jazz legend Kamasi Washington was influenced by anime, and now he’s making music for one Kamasi Washington, a Grammy-nominated jazz musician, has been influenced by anime and is now creating music for an anime series called “Lazarus”. The series’ creator, Shinichirō Watanabe, is known for his work on popular anime shows like “Cowboy Bebop” and […]
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Star Wars: Visions is returning in October — and getting a spinoff series
Star Wars: Visions is returning in October — and getting a spinoff series Star Wars: Visions Volume Three will premiere on October 29th, 2025, with nine episodes, including three that continue storylines from popular Volume 1 episodes. A spinoff series based on “The Ninth Jedi” episode is also announced, titled Star Wars: Visions Presents – […]
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Science Saru’s The Ghost in the Shell series gets a new teaser trailer
Science Saru’s The Ghost in the Shell series gets a new teaser trailer The Ghost in the Shell anime series has released a new teaser trailer, which can be found on the official website. The series is being directed by Moko-chan and features staff from other notable shows, including Dandadan and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. […]
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How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty Kyojuro Rengoku, also known as the Flame Hashira, is a central character in the 'Demon Slayer' series. Deviant Art, CC BY-ND I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine […]
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