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  • Dragon Ball Z’s Majin Buu Actor Kōzō Shioya Dies at 70 Years Old

    Dragon Ball Z’s Majin Buu Actor Kōzō Shioya Dies at 70 Years Old
    2026/01/29
    The episode details the life and professional contributions of Kōzō Shioya, a prominent Japanese voice actor who passed away at age 70 in early 2026. He is most celebrated for his extraordinary vocal range in the Dragon Ball franchise, where he portrayed every version of the character Majin Buu. Beyond this signature role, the sources highlight his six-decade career spanning stage acting, video games, and other major anime series like One Piece and Naruto. The narrative also captures the global outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues, emphasizing Shioya’s status as a transformative figure in the entertainment industry. Ultimately, the text serves as a tribute to his enduring legacy and his ability to imbue animated characters with deep emotional complexity.
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    30 分
  • Dragon Ball Super’s New Anime Quietly Reveals the True King of New-Gen Anime

    Dragon Ball Super’s New Anime Quietly Reveals the True King of New-Gen Anime
    2026/01/27
    To celebrate the franchise’s 40th anniversary, Toei Animation has announced Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, a comprehensive visual and narrative reconstruction of the series' initial arcs. Slated for a 2026 release, this "enhanced edition" features redrawn animation, updated audio, and a tighter plot that adheres strictly to the late Akira Toriyama’s original vision. This strategic overhaul aims to reclaim the franchise's dominance by matching the high-production standards and seasonal quality of modern "new-gen" hits like Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen. Alongside this project, a direct sequel titled Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol was revealed, which will finally adapt the manga’s subsequent storylines for television. By modernizing its foundational battles while maintaining its unmatched legacy, the series seeks to prove that it remains the definitive leader of the shonen genre.
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    29 分
  • 8 Major Characters Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Will Introduce

    8 Major Characters Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Will Introduce
    2025/12/17
    The episode details the imminent Season 3 of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime, titled The Culling Game Part 1, which is set to premiere in January 2026 and adapt key arcs leading into the deadly Culling Game ritual orchestrated by Kenjaku. The central focus of the text is introducing eight major new characters who will debut in the season and significantly impact the story. These newcomers include complex sorcerers like the high-risk gambler Kinji Hakari and the disillusioned former lawyer Hiromi Higuruma, as well as powerful reincarnated figures such as the lightning-wielding Hajime Kashimo and the technique-nullifying Hana Kurusu/Angel. The source emphasizes that these characters bring unique Cursed Techniques and moral complexities that will escalate the nationwide battle royale, pushing the returning protagonists to their limits while they attempt to free Satoru Gojo.
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    36 分
  • It’s Official - A New Dragon Ball Movie Is Happening

    It’s Official - A New Dragon Ball Movie Is Happening
    2025/12/04
    The episode details the announcement and surrounding speculation for a highly anticipated new Dragon Ball feature film, tentatively scheduled for release in early 2026, which aligns with the anime’s 40th anniversary. Confirmation of the project came not from a press release but via an accidental leak by Kazuhiko Torishima, the long-time editor of the deceased creator, Akira Toriyama, affirming persistent rumors and earlier hints from Toei Animation. The overview traces the series' cultural impact from its original 1984 manga debut to the modern Dragon Ball Super films, establishing the context for why this next entry is so critical to the franchise’s stability post-Toriyama. Though official story details are absent, theories suggest the narrative may adapt the manga’s cliffhanger moment involving Black Frieza or focus on a backstory for Vegeta, likely employing the successful CGI animation style seen in Super Hero. Ultimately, this film is positioned as a crucial canon entry that signals the franchise’s commitment to providing content well into the next decade, reassuring fans about the future direction of the universe.
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    29 分
  • The Apothecary Diaries Is Going to Be Anime’s Next Live-Action Hit

    The Apothecary Diaries Is Going to Be Anime’s Next Live-Action Hit
    2025/12/04
    The episode provides an extensive analysis of the cultural phenomenon surrounding the Japanese franchise, The Apothecary Diaries, tracing its origin from a 2011 web novel through its subsequent light novel and manga publications. This historical mystery, centered on the astute apothecary Maomao solving poisonings and palace intrigues, achieved massive global recognition when its 2025 anime adaptation topped streaming charts and garnered critical acclaim. The franchise's explosive popularity resulted in cumulative sales exceeding 45 million copies across all formats. Crucially, the source confirms the development of a live-action feature film adaptation, slated for a 2027 theatrical release from Toho and featuring Mana Ashida and Kouta Nomura in key roles. The episode concludes that the series is uniquely positioned for live-action success because its narrative relies on grounded political drama and dialogue rather than excessive fantasy elements.
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    26 分
  • Princess Mononoke's Live-Action Adaptation is Officially Confirmed

    Princess Mononoke's Live-Action Adaptation is Officially Confirmed
    2025/11/29
    The source provides an enthusiastic overview of the upcoming Super Kabuki stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s 1997 animated epic, Princess Mononoke. Unlike often-criticized Hollywood adaptations, this production, scheduled for a 2026 debut in Tokyo, uses the centuries-old Japanese theatrical tradition to transform the Ghibli classic. This choice is lauded for its potential to seamlessly translate the film's sweeping environmental allegory and intense moral ambiguity into a dynamic live performance, utilizing Kabuki's stylized movements and elaborate staging. Featuring an assembly of renowned Japanese performing artists and carrying the endorsement of Studio Ghibli, the stage show is meticulously crafted to avoid the typical pitfalls of cultural adaptation. Ultimately, the episode argues that this Kabuki rendition represents a reverent and inevitable evolution that defines a new era for Ghibli properties on the global stage.
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    29 分
  • Chainsaw Man's Movie Is the Blueprint For the Next Era of Anime

    Chainsaw Man's Movie Is the Blueprint For the Next Era of Anime
    2025/11/16
    The episode offers a comprehensive analysis of the film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, positioning it as a paradigm shift for the future of theatrical anime. The analysis emphasizes that the film's financial success and artistic ambition mark the end of the "recap era", where studios would simply combine TV episodes for a theatrical release. Instead, Reze Arc is celebrated for being a self-contained, narrative accelerant that demands audience investment without relying on prior knowledge of the series. Furthermore, the source highlights the movie's innovative visual grammar—described as bright, garish, and deliberately unsettling—and its risky economic strategy of adapting a single, emotionally devastating manga arc to leave the audience wanting more. Ultimately, the text concludes that the film is not just a commercial hit but a new blueprint for ambitious, uncompromising anime features, evident by the immediate domino effect it has had on other industry productions.
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    23 分
  • 10 Korean Anime So Good, They Have Japan Playing Catch-Up

    10 Korean Anime So Good, They Have Japan Playing Catch-Up
    2025/11/12
    The source provides an extensive overview of the rapid global ascent of Korean animation, often called "aeni," challenging the long-standing dominance of Japanese anime. The text explains that this revolution is largely fueled by the massive success of manhwa (Korean webcomics), which offer sophisticated narratives and modern themes that resonate globally. Several examples, including Solo Leveling and Tower of God, are highlighted as disruptive series that employ character-driven plots and unique visual styles adapted from the vertical scroll format of webtoons. Ultimately, the source argues that Korea's use of digital platforms and focus on timely social relevance could soon lead to its animation industry outpacing Japan's box-office dominance within the coming years.
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    36 分