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Crunchyroll revealed its anime lineup for Fall 2024 on Sep 18, 2024. The line-up includes Dragon Ball Daima, Dandadan, Natsume’s Book Of Friends season 7, among others.

Given below is a detailed list of the Spring 2024 line-up, encompassing new releases, returning and continuing series on Crunchyroll:

Sep 30, 2024:

1. The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World’s Greatest Clan (Felix Film and GA-CREW)

Noel is the grandson of legendary Seeker Overdeath and dreams of surpassing his strength. But it turns out that Noel is nothing but a Talker, the weakest class of them all. Undeterred, he uses his silver tongue to gather allies, develop cunning strategies, and form the greatest clan around. Now, as the most notorious Talker, Noel will do whatever it takes to claim supremacy.

Oct 1, 2024:

2. I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History (MAHO FILM)

• Dubs: English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu

This young girl hates all those goodie-two-shoes heroines. So when she’s reincarnated as Alicia, the villain in her favorite fantasy dating sim, it’s like a dream come true! There’s just one problem: the more she tries to be evil, the more the prince seems to fall for her. Alicia will have to work much harder if she ever wants to become the world’s greatest villainess.

3. Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister (Drive)

Uryu Kamihate is a high school student hoping to enroll in Kyoto University’s medical school. After being taken in by the chief priest at Amagami Shrine, he is told he must marry one of three maiden sisters—Yae, Yuna, or Asahi—to live at, and one day inherit, the Amagami Shrine. Kamihate will need to sweep one of the maidens off her feet in this story of romance, friendship, and fun.

4. Let This Grieving Soul Retire (ZERO-G)

One treasure hunter is ready to pack it up and get out of the dangerous gig!

Oct 2, 2024:

5. KamiErabi GOD.app Season 2 (UNEND)

Same school, new rivals. The students of Suezane Yuai Academy use their special powers in competition for the coveted title of “God.” After Goro succeeded in stopping Kyo and Ryo, he lost his powers. But in that moment, he remembered his true wish. The fierce battle royale continues as allies become enemies and friends become foes in the fight for the godly title and throne.

6. Demon Lord, Retry! R (Gekko)

• Dubs: English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu

Akira Oono finds himself in the world of Infinity Game as the last boss and his favorite character, the Demon Lord Hakuto Kunai. After meeting Aku, Luna, and other friends along the way, the Demon Lord begins a new journey to find a spell that can take him back to the real world. The story of the Demon Lord continues in this next chapter!

Oct 3, 2024:

7. DAN DA DAN (Science SARU)

When high schooler Momo, from a family of spirit mediums, first meets her classmate Okarun, an occult geek, they argue—Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts. When it turns out both phenomena are real, Momo awakens a hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse. Together, they must challenge the paranormal forces threatening their world.

8. 365 Days to the Wedding (Asahi Productions)

• Dubs: Hindi, Tamil and Telugu

Takuya and Rika work at the same travel agency in Tokyo and are both happily introverted and single. But their company is opening a new branch in Alaska next year, and employees without a spouse will be recruited to work there. Desperate to avoid the move, and though they’ve hardly spoken before, they decide to fake an engagement. Can these quiet coworkers become a convincing couple?

9. Good Bye, Dragon Life (SynergySP and Vega Entertainment)

• Dubs: Hindi, Tamil and Telugu

Long ago, the most ancient of divine dragons was slain by a human. The mighty dragon accepted its death when suddenly, it was reborn as Dolan, a man who lives in a quiet village. While spending another peaceful day toiling in the fields, he meets Celina, a half-human, half-snake creature looking for a partner. The unlikely duo become friends, but challenges lie ahead that threaten their new bond.

10. Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- (LIDENFILMS)

During the upheaval of the Bakumatsu Era, there was an Imperialist warrior feared as the “Hitokiri Battosai.” However, upon the arrival of the new era the Battosai disappeared from the public eye, leaving behind just his legend of the strongest Revolutionary warrior.

11. Mecha Ude: Mechanical Arms (TriF Studio)

Hikaru’s ordinary middle school life takes a thrilling turn when he encounters Alma, an alien entity resembling a mechanized limb called Mecha Ude. Alma, a member of a rare species, is fleeing from a sinister group hunting their kind down in search of one possessing unparalleled power. Tasked by the resistance group ARMS, this unlikely duo will embark on a perilous journey to save the Mecha Ude.

12. Negative Positive Angler (NUT)

Tsunehiro’s life isn’t easy. After a doctor gives him two years to live and debt collectors come knocking, he falls from a bridge. In the knick of time, Hana and her crew spot Tsunehiro and pull him to safety. Before returning, they anchor offshore to fish and Tsunehiro catches a huge sea bass in a bout of beginner’s luck. As his apartment building crumbles, Tsunehiro’s new life begins to unfold!

13. TRILLION GAME (MADHOUSE)

• Dubs: English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu

Old schoolmates Haru and Gaku will do anything to achieve success. And success to them means earning a trillion dollars! But to do so, they’ll need to take full advantage of their own unique skills. Haru is a persuasive and confident speaker who can connect with anyone, while Gaku, although awkward, is an expert programmer. Will their combined talents be enough to make their dream a reality?

Oct 4, 2024:

14. Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Season 2 (A-1 Pictures)

Now finding themselves entering a new battle royale death match tournament that was announced out of the blue. LPFM is eyed as the top favorite candidate team to win, but the team will have to endure several rigorous ordeals to get there: a playing field that sinks into the ocean with the passage of time, an (UNKNOWN) area hidden in the middle of the map, and an anonymous team conspiracy. In addition to all of this, all players will have to follow some shocking special rules if they want to play the game and win…

15. The Stories of Girls Who Couldn’t Be Magicians (J.C.STAFF)

At Letran Magic Academy, two unlikely friends share one dream: to become magicians. Kurumi is an average girl who’s a bit naive, while Yuzu is the distinguished daughter of a noble magician family. They need to get into a special magician training class, but they fail the entrance exam! All hope seems lost until mysterious homeroom teacher Minami Suzuki arrives, and their luck takes a sudden turn.

Oct 5, 2024:

16. You are Ms. Servant (Felix Film)

• Dubs: English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu

Hitoyoshi, a high school kid who lives alone, hears a knock on his door. He opens it to find a strange girl offering to be his maid. She has beautiful black hair, graceful manners, and…a dark past as an assassin. But despite her deadly background and lack of household skills, Hitoyoshi takes her in. As she adjusts to her new life, she begins to experience emotions she’s never felt before.

17. Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- (Studio VOLN)

Brothers Rin and Yukio head to Lake Towada in Aomori to search for Shura, who had suddenly disappeared. There, they find Shura’s birthplace – the place where Shiro became her guardian. As their search continues, Rin and Yukio discover the fate that awaits Shura. Meanwhile, Lightning, one of the Arch Knights, arrives at the Japan Branch of the Knights of the True Cross and begins his investigation into the Illuminati. Lightning deduces that everything began on the “Blue Night,” as he gradually steps into the dark side of the Knight of the True Cross….

Oct 6, 2024:

18. MF Ghost Season 2 (Felix Film)

Japan adopts self-driving electric automobiles and renders most gas engines obsolete by 202X. The fastest cars find new life in the MFG, a racing circuit held on Japanese motorways. Drivers from around the world race for a shot at the title. Kanata Rivington returns from Britain to Japan for the MFG—and to find his father. Can he win the title and find answers? Buckle up and push it to the limit!

Oct 7, 2024:

19. Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions Season 2 (Diomedéa)

Ron Kamonohashi was once regarded as a genius at the top detective training academy. But after a fatal mistake, he was expelled and forbidden to become a detective. Years later, police officer Totomaru Isshiki knocks on Ron’s door seeking help on a serial murder case. He finds Ron, now a messy-haired recluse, who agrees. Together, this mismatched detective team begins solving their first mystery!

20. Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 (Shuka)

Natsume Takashi has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him.

21. After-school Hanako-kun (Lerche)

The spirit Hanako-kun and his human assistant, first-year student Nene Yashiro, keep the peace between supernatural forces and the students of Kamome Academy. When they’re not fighting to maintain balance between the living and spirit worlds, how do they spend their time? Join Hanako-kun and Nene on their adventures after school!

Oct 9, 2024:

22. The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor (J.C.STAFF)

Jill breaks out of prison the night before she’s set to be executed by her fiancé, Crown Prince Gerald. She’s struck by an arrow while escaping, but instead of dying, she’s transported six years into the past—to the night she and Gerald met. Desperate to alter fate, she instead proposes to the first man she sees, Hadis Teos Rave, her enemy in the future. This is her last chance to get it right!

Oct 10, 2024:

23. Nina the Starry Bride (Signal.MD)

• Dubs: English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu

Nina never imagined she would be at the center of a royal deception. She’s had a rough start in life as an orphan in the castle town of Fortna. But when Prince Azure notices that her deep blue eyes look the same as the late Princess Alisha’s, he ordains that she takes her place and marry the Prince of Galgada. Despite this uncertain fate, she finds joy in knowing someone finally needs her.

Oct 11, 2024:

24. Dragon Ball DAIMA (Toei Animation)

Due to a conspiracy, Goku and his friends are turned small. What sort of adventure awaits Goku, Supreme Kai, and the new characters Glorio and Panzy in this unknown world, the “Demon Realm”?

Oct 12, 2024:

25. DEMON LORD 2099 (J.C.STAFF)

Five centuries ago, Demon Lord Veltol reigned over an immortal nation. Now, the time has come for him to awaken once again. The year is 2099, and civilization has reached peak evolution, leading to a high-tech landscape with towering skyscrapers—nothing like he’s conquered before. Veltol may be a relic of the past, but make no mistake, this new world will be his for the taking!

Oct 13, 2024:

26. Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 (C2C)

• Dubs: English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu

Rakuro Hizutome only cares about one thing: beating crappy VR games. He devotes his entire life to these buggy games and could clear them all in his sleep. One day, he decides to challenge himself and play a popular god-tier game called Shangri-La Frontier. But he quickly learns just how difficult it is. Will his expert skills be enough to uncover its hidden secrets?

SERIES CONTINUING FROM SUMMER 2024

• Delico’s Nursery (J.C.STAFF) – New episodes on Wednesdays
• True Beauty (Studio N) – New episodes on Wednesdays
• One Piece (Toei Animation) – New episodes on Saturdays
• Tower of God Season 2 (The Answer Studio) – New episodes on Sundays

Source: Press Release

Universal Studios Hollywood announced the addition of two anime franchises to its upcoming Universal Fan Fest Nights event on Oct 5, 2024.

One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen will join previously announced experiences like Star Trek, Back to the Futureand Dungeons & Dragons.

Although Universal Studios didn’t provide much specifics on the attractions, they described them as follows:

One Piece: This experience is inspired by the long-running global hit anime series, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, and follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates crew on their epic quest to find “One Piece,” the legendary treasure of the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger.

Jujutsu Kaisen: This experience is also inspired by the widely popular Japanese manga and its anime adaptation follows high school student Yuji Itadori after he accidently become the host of a powerful curse and joins Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses.

Koichi Oike, Chief Producer of the One Piece anime at Toei Animation, expressed his excitement, stating, “The first time we held the One Piece Premier Show at Universal Studios Japan was in 2007. Since then, we have been creating shows together with our guests. And now, after 18 years, One Piece is finally making its way overseas to Universal Studios Hollywood. I am so happy that American audiences will be able to experience the world of the One Piece anime. We will continue to produce the anime with even more power-up so that everyone in the world can enjoy it. Please continue to watch over us.”

Hiroaki Matsuya, Production Producer of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime at Toho, also commented on the expansion of the Jujutsu Kaisen attraction: “The Jujutsu Kaisen attraction, which was very well-received at Universal Studios Japan for over a year and was even extended, will finally be available at Universal Studios Hollywood. We have been receiving passionate messages from local fans about the work every day, so I am very happy to have this opportunity to allow more people to experience the world of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen. The sequel to the TV anime is also under active production, so please look forward to future developments.”

Universal Fan Fest Nights is a limited-time, after-hours experience set to run through select nights from April 25, 2025, to May 18, 2025.

The exact dates are as follows: April 25-27; May 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18.

The event will feature immersive, interactive attractions based on popular franchises, including anime, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, and cosplay.

Source: ANN, Oricon

KADOKAWA announced the launch of the Wordless World Manga Contest a competition inviting manga artists from across the globe to submit works without speech bubbles or text.

The contest, open from October 4, 2024, to February 28, 2025, offers aspiring manga creators the opportunity to win cash prizes up to $10,000 and potentially secure a manga serialization in Japan.

The contest aims to break down language barriers, inviting artists to submit visually compelling stories that rely solely on artistic expression. Entrants can submit works ranging from eight to sixty pages.

The contest features two categories: the Themed Manga Award and the Original Manga Award .

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• Themed Manga Award: Participants are tasked with reinterpreting the story of Don Quixote, with the freedom to modify the setting, time period, and characters.
• Original Manga Award: Participants can submit original, wordless manga in any genre, including action, comedy, romance, and horror.

For details on how to submit works checkout this link .

The top prize for each category is $10,000 USD, with additional silver and bronze prizes of $5,000 and $3,000 respectively.

Winners will also gain the chance to collaborate with KADOKAWA editors. Additionally, their works will be featured on KADOKAWA’s manga portal, KADOCOMI, and will be invited to an award ceremony in Japan.

The winning works will be reviewed by renowned manga creators including Ranmaru Kotone ( your name ), Minoji Kurata ( The Apothecary Diaries ), and Isuna Hasekura ( Spice And Wolf ).

Source: Press Release

Tohru Furuya, the long-time voice actor for Yamcha in the Dragon Ball series, has been replaced following a scandal that surfaced earlier this year.

According to an official statement from the Dragon Ball DAIMA website, Ryota Suzuki will take over the role of Yamcha, starting with the first episode of the new series, set to air on Oct 11, 2024.

Although the website didn’t specify the reason for Furuya’s replacement, it comes in the wake of a controversial interview published by Shukan Bunshun, a Japanese weekly magazine, that exposed his involvement in a long-term extramarital affair with a fan.

The scandal escalated further with allegations of assault and coerced abortion, both of which were revealed by the fan during the interview. According to the interview, the fan came forward to ensure Furuya would not harm others in the same way.

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In response to the revelations, Furuya issued a public apology on his official X account, acknowledging his actions and expressing remorse.

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Furuya is being replaced not only as the voice of Yamcha but also in other notable roles, including Sabo in One Piece anime.

Dragon Ball Daima will be streamed on Crunchyroll in the United States, Canada, Latin America (including Brazil), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Southeast Asia regions.

This marks the return of the Dragon Ball franchise to television for the first time in six years, following the conclusion of Dragon Ball Super in March 2018.

Notably, this is the first time in the history of the series that a Dragon Ball anime will air during a late-night slot.

Dragon Ball Daima is an original anime series with content penned by the late Akira Toriyama.

Toriyama had been deeply involved in the production, overseeing the story, character designs, and various other elements.

The anime is co-directed by Yoshitaka Yashima and Aya Komaki, with the series’ composition handled by Yuko Kakihara, and animation character designs by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru.

Zedd feat. C&K. performed the anime’s opening theme song ‘Jaka Jaan,’ with Zedd feat. Ai performing the ending theme song ‘NAKAMA’.

The plot revolves around Z characters along with the Supreme Kai who were turned into children by a nemesis.

Source: RELATED:

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Cour 3 is set to premiere on Oct 5, 2024, with episode 27, after a long-anticipated wait. The anime will resume exactly where Cour 2 left off, at the height of the battle between Squad Zero and Yhwach’s Elite Guard, the Schutzstaffel.

Episode 27 is expected to continue this intense confrontation, pushing the story forward.

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Bleach TYBW Episode 27 Preview:

The official website of Bleach revealed the premise of Bleach TYBW Episode 27. It is as follows:

The Zero Division and Yhwach’s Schutzstaffel battle over the Soul King. As the battle intensifies, Senjumaru Shutara releases the Blood Oath’s Seal in exchange for the lives of Kirinji, Hikifune, and Nimaiya and wields her Bankai “Shatatsu Karagara Shigarami no Tsuji” to drive the Schutzstaffel, including Uryū, into a corner.

Meanwhile, Ichibe Hyosube confronts Yhwach and releases “Shirafude Ichimonji”, turning Yhwach into a fleeting and fragile black ant. With Yhwach and Uryu in a desperate near-death situation, the conclusion of the battle is…

Staff involved in Bleach TYBW episode 27 includes:

• Script: Masaki Hiramatsu, Tomohisa Taguchi
• Storyboard: Hikaru Murata
• Episode Director: Hikaru Murata
• Animation Directors: Cindy H. Yamauchi, Saeko Ozawa, Tomoko Hayashi
• Chief Animation Director: Michio Hasegawa

Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War episode 25 is titled “A”. The preview images for the episode are as follows:

Bleach TYBW Episode 27 Release Date & Time:

Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War episode 27 will release on Oct 5, 2024. The release time of Bleach TYBW episode 27 is 23:00 p.m. JST.

For global audiences, the release time of the episode is as follows:

• Bleach TYBW episode 27 release time in United States: Oct 5, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. PDT/ 9:30 a.m. CDT/ 10:30 a.m. EDT
• Bleach TYBW episode 27 release time in United Kingdom: Oct 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. BST
• Bleach TYBW episode 27 release time in India: Oct 5, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. IST
• Bleach TYBW episode 27 release time in Australia: Oct 5, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. ACST
• Bleach TYBW episode 27 release time in France: Oct 5, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. CEST
• Bleach TYBW episode 27 release time in Brazil: Oct 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. AMT/ 12:00 p.m. BRST

Where to watch Bleach TYBW Episode 27:

Bleach TYBW episode 27 will simulcast on Hulu, Star+ and Disney+ in U.S., Latin America, and other other select countries. The simulcast will be available in English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, and Italian subtitles.

Netflix will also be streaming the anime.

The anime will be officially airing on TV Tokyo in Japan.

More Info On Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War cour 3:

Bleach TYBW is animated by Studio Pierrot. The cast and staff of the anime includes:

Cast:

• Fumiko Orikasa as Rukia Kuchiki
• Masakazu Morita as Ichigo Kurosaki
• Akio Ōtsuka as Shunsui Kyōraku
• Aoi Yūki as Liltotto
• Takayuki Sugo as Yhwach
• Ayana Taketatsu as Bambietta Basterbine
• Ayumi Tsunematsu as Kirio Hikifune
• Fumihiko Tachiki as Kenpachi Zaraki
• Hideo Ishikawa as Jushiro Ukitake
• Soichiro Hoshi as Nianzol
• Hiroki Yasumoto as Yasutora Sado
• Houko Kuwashima as Sui-Feng
• Jun Fukuyama as Yumichika Ayasegawa
• Kaya Matsutani as Rangiku Matsumoto
• Kentaro Ito as Renji Abarai
• Masaya Onosaka as Shinji Hirako
• Nao Tōyama as Giselle
• Naomi Kusumi as Ichibe Hyosube
• Natsuki Hanae as Gremmy Thoumeaux
• Nobuyuki Hiyama as Ikkaku Madarame
• Noriaki Sugiyama as Uryu Ishida
• Tsuyoshi Koyama as Gerald

Six Lounge’s Without Any Words is the opening song of the third cour, whereas Monochrome by Suisoh is the ending song.

Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War cour 1 aired in Japan from Oct 10, 2022, to Dec 26, 2022, with a one-hour long special episode, combining episodes 12 and 13 of the anime.

Cour 2 of the anime aired from July 2023 to September 2023.

It was previously revealed that  anime will be split into four cours, with breaks in between.

Noriyuki Abe is directing the series at Studio Pierrot. He also scripted the series along with Masaki Hiramatsu.

VIZ Media describes the plot of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War as:

Was it all just a coincidence, or was it inevitable?

Ichigo Kurosaki gained the powers of a Soul Reaper through a chance encounter. As a Substitute Soul Reaper, Ichigo became caught in the turmoil of the Soul Society, a place where deceased souls gather. But with help from his friends, Ichigo overcame every challenge to become even stronger.

When new Soul Reapers and a new enemy appear in his hometown of Karakura, Ichigo jumps back into the battlefield with his Zanpakuto to help those in need. Meanwhile, the Soul Society is observing a sudden surge in the number of Hollows being destroyed in the World of the Living. They also receive separate reports of residents in the Rukon District having gone missing. Finally, the Seireitei, home of the Soul Reapers, comes under attack by a group calling themselves the Wandenreich.

Led by Yhwach, the father of all Quincies, the Wandenreich declare war against the Soul Reapers with the following message: “Five days from now, the Soul Society will be annihilated by the Wandenreich.”

The history and truth kept hidden by the Soul Reapers for a thousand long years is finally brought to light.

All things must come to an end—as Ichigo Kurosaki’s final battle begins!

Takeru Hokazono, the creator of Kagurabachirevealed in a recent interview published in the November issue of Da Vinchi magazine that his decision to speed up the pacing of the manga was significantly influenced by two contemporary shonen juggernauts: Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man.

Reflecting on his creative process, Hokazono noted that reading these series changed his perspective on how fast narratives should unfold, prompting him to alter the structure of his own story.

Hokazono acknowledged that initially, he had reservations about accelerating the pace of Kagurabachi. However, after reading JJK and Chainsaw Manhe changed his views.

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“While drawing, I thought it might be early, but when I read Jujutsu Kaisen, I thought, ‘Wow, that’s fast!’ and then when I read Chainsaw Man, I thought, ‘As expected, that’s fast!’ (laughs). I realized this is the recent sense of speed. One of the appeals of Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Kagurabachi is that I strive to keep readers engaged and actually speed things up more,” he said.

This approach led Hokazono to bring in the first main villain of the series, Genichi Sojo, much earlier than originally planned.

The manga’s breakneck speed is also evident in its early chapters, where Hokazono introduces several major plot elements within a short span of time.

By the seventh chapter, readers are already introduced to three out of the seven enchanted blades that exist within the Kagurabachi universe, including the prized weapon Shinuchi.

This sword, regarded as the masterpiece created by Chihiro’s dad Kunishige Rokuhira, was initially intended to appear much later in the series.

However, Hokazono opted to bring it into the story early to exceed reader expectations and maintain narrative momentum.

“Because I wanted to catch the readers’ interest, and I strongly felt the urge to introduce the masterpiece immediately,” Hokazono explained.

Hokazono revealed that he had stocked up on various ideas while he was preparing for the manga. And having a tighter pacing would ensure that the ideas he had won’t go to waste, and will instead be included in the manga.

“During the preparation period before starting the serialization, I stocked up on various ideas. If I hold back, they’ll just go stale, so I want to use them up and quickly empty my drawer,” he shared.

The influence of the two manga, especially Jujutsu Kaisenmight come across as concerning to some section of readers as the series has faced scrutiny over its pacing and direction towards the end.

Many fans expressed concerns that Jujutsu Kaisen had begun to focus too heavily on fight sequences, sacrificing the character interactions that had initially endeared the manga to its audience.

Interestingly, in the current interview, Hokazono mentioned that he intended create an action oriented story, which, combined with his comments about the pacing, might make it seem like Kagurabachi has too many similarities with JJK.

“I didn’t want to make it too entertaining; I wanted to create a story about people fighting each other,” Hokazono said.

But Hokazono has expressed his desire to study the previously popular works. And while he does want to carry forward some classic themes from these, he noted that young creators like him always thought of approaching their works innovatively, setting them apart from the works that preceded them.

Kagurabachi has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since September 2023. The first tankobon volume was released on Feb 2, 2024.

The series’ third volume was published in July 2024, with Naruto author Masashi Kishimoto recommending Kagurabachi manga in the volume. The fourth volume released in October 2024.

Viz Media and Shueisha’s Manga Plus platform are publishing the series in English.

The manga also has its fair share of accolades – winning the Tsugi Manga (Next Manga 2024) award and being chosen as the best up-and-coming manga on Shueisha’s Manga Plus app by fans during Anime Expo 2024.

Source: Da Vinci magazine (translated by Kagurabachi Br)

Manga leaks have long been a contentious issue within various fandoms, with Jujutsu Kaisen being one of the most notable victims.

Fans of the series, especially overseas ones, not only indulged in leaks but even celebrated those who distributed them online.

This behavior became so prevalent that animators and other creators called out the rampant sharing and discussion of leaked content on social media platforms.

However, the recent rise of fandoms taking a stand against leaks, particularly with Kagurabachihas caught the attention of the manga community.

Gachiakuta manga author, Kei Urana, acknowledged this growing movement to counter leaks, praising fans for their proactive approach.

“Glad to see someone is standing up to end the leaks!ﾉｼ I want you to see our originals, not bootlegs, leaks, but to pick them up and read them! txk,” she wrote on her Twitter account.

While Urana didn’t specifically mention any particular fandom, her comments come in the wake of a coordinated effort by Kagurabachi fans to discourage leakers from spreading spoilers and unofficial translations of the manga on social media.

The incident involved a leaker who claimed they would move on to Kagurabachi leaks once Jujutsu Kaisen concluded. The worst part about it was how they made it sound like they were doing the fandom a huge help/favor.

Kagurabachi fans quickly mobilized, calling on the leaker to refrain from such activities and reporting the account to official publishers, including VIZ Media.

The backlash was so intense that the leaker eventually backed down.

Urana has seen her own work too protected from spoilers and leaks. Despite Gachiakuta’s growing popularity, it hasn’t faced the same level of leak culture that other manga, such as Jujutsu Kaisenhave struggled with.

While there were early fan translation projects for Gachiakutathese gradually lost traction once Kodansha began simulreleasing the chapters in English through the K-Manga app.

Leaks in the manga industry are often driven by two primary factors: the absence of official translations and the fans’ eagerness to access the latest chapters before their official release.

In the case of Jujutsu Kaisenwhich was plagued by the latter, leaks were so widespread that even readers in Japan and staff members of the series expressed frustration over spoilers flooding social media platforms.

With the growing pushback against leaks in various fandoms, there is hope that more communities will follow suit, promoting official releases and discouraging the sharing of unauthorized content.

As for Gachiakutathe series has continued to gain momentum since its debut.

Set in a dystopian world, the story follows the story of Rudo, a young delinquent cast into a trash-filled abyss after being falsely accused of a crime. With unique visuals and compelling storytelling, the manga has attracted a dedicated fanbase.

Gachiakuta will be getting an anime adaptation in 2025 by Studio Bones.

Source: Urana’s official X account

Yusei Matsui’s Assassination Classroom manga has been temporarily removed from Horry County school libraries following a parent’s concerns about its content. The series is now under review, according to school officials.

The move comes after Jennifer Hannigan, a parent of a ninth grader at Socastee High School, raised objections upon discovering that her daughter had checked out the book from the school’s library.

Hannigan described the content as inappropriate for students, citing explicit scenes and violent imagery.

“I was shocked when I flipped through the pages,” Hannigan said. “Even if I didn’t have children, I wouldn’t want a child to read this book. There’s girls in lingerie hopping on top of men, pictures of guns, knives, and discussions about killing. It’s just too mature.”

Hannigan expressed concern over the graphic nature of the manga, claiming it contains depictions of violence, weapons, and other content she believes is inappropriate for its young audience. “They’re talking about different ways to kill the teacher, with guns, knives, and even potions,” she said.

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Horry County Schools confirmed that the series is under a 30-day review, during which time it has been removed from circulation.

Hannigan urged other parents to be vigilant about the books their children are reading. “We’re exposing our kids to adult content far too soon,” she said. “We need to make sure what they’re reading aligns with our values.”

This incident follows a similar situation in Brevard County, Florida, where the school board recently banned another Japanese manga, Sasaki & Miyanociting concerns over its content, despite no state statute violations.

The decision came after a brief discussion at the board’s meeting on Aug 27, 2024, where the relationship depicted in the manga and its unconventional format were cited as reasons for its removal.

The final decision on whether Assassination Classroom will return to Horry County school libraries will be made following the completion of the review period.

Source: WMBF News

To mark the 25th anniversary of the One Piece anime, a special episode titled ONE PIECE FAN LETTER will air on Oct 20 at 9:30 a.m. JST on Fuji TV.

This anniversary project is based on the short novel series One Piece novel Straw Hat Stories by Tomohito Ohsaki.

Set two years after the Summit War where Luffy lost his brother Ace, the story unfolds on the Sabaody Archipelago. A young girl who deeply admires Nami embarks on a small adventure. This is an ensemble drama that focuses on those who don’t “pursue” the One Piece, and depicts the Straw Hat Pirates’ reunion from their perspectives.

A PV and visual were revealed to commemorate the announcement.

The special is directed by Megumi Ishitani, who worked on episode 1015, which adapted the 1000th chapter of the manga, with Keisuke Mori serving as the character designer and animation director. The script is written by Momoka Toyoda, while Masahiro Tokuda composed an original score for the occasion.

The One Piece anime began airing on Oct. 20, 1999, nearly two years after the manga debuted. Since then, it has become one of the most iconic anime series in history establishing a legendary status for itself.

Since its premiere in Japan, 1120 episodes have been aired.

A remake of the anime by WIT Studio, titled THE ONE PIECEis currently under production. The staff members and first look of the anime was also revealed during the ONE PIECE DAY ’24 event.

Source: X, Comic Natalie

As the 30th anniversary of Rurouni Kenshin approaches on Oct 4, 2024, 38 prominent manga creators, including Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), Yoshihiro Togashi (Hunter x Hunter), Gege Akutami (Jujutsu Kaisen), and Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto), will contribute color illustrations to mark the occasion.

The list of manga creators that are contributing to Rurouni Kenshin‘s 30th anniversary celebrations are as follows:

• Eiichiro Oda (One Piece)
• Hirohiko Araki (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
• Gege Akutami (Jujutsu Kaisen)
• Takehiko Inoue (Slam Dunk)
• Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto)
• Yoshihiro Togashi (Hunter x Hunter)
• Kohei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia)
• Yusuke Murata (One Punch Man – as illustrator)
• Yoichi Takahashi (Captain Tsubasa)
• Yūki Tabata (Black Clover)
• Hideaki Sorachi (Gintama)
• Takeshi Obata (Death Note)
• Naoya Matsumoto (Kaiju No. 8)
• Takeshi Konomi (The Prince of Tennis)
• Sui Ishida (Tokyo Ghoul)
• Daisuke Ashihara (World Trigger)
• Yūsei Matsui (Assassination Classroom)
• Tenya Yabuno (Inazuma Eleven)
• Hiroyuki Takei (Shaman King)
• Kaiu Shirai & Posuka Demizu (The Promised Neverland)
• Tsukasa Hojo (City Hunter)
• Kazue Kato (Blue Exorcist)
• Kentaro Yabuki (To Love Ru)
• Yasuhiro Nightow (Trigun)
• Tadatoshi Fujimaki (Kuroko's Basketball)
• Katsura Hoshino (D.Gray-man)
• Shinya Suzuki (Mr. Fullswing)
• Haruto Umezawa (Hareluya II Boy)
• Takeshi Okano (Jigoku Sensei Nube)
• Yoko Kamio (Boys Over Flowers)
• Jigoku no Misawa (Tenshi no Drop)
• Sho Makura (Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne – as writer)
• Katsunori Matsui (Neko Majin)
• Daisuke Moriyama (Chrono Crusade)
• Takayuki Yamaguchi (Shigurui)
• Mikio Ito (Normandy Secret Club)

However, the event has sparked widespread controversy, as Nobuhiro Watsuki, the series’ creator, was convicted for possession of child pornography in 2017.

Criticism has not only been directed at the participating manga creators but also at Shueisha.

Fans have called out Shueisha for continuing to promote Watsuki’s work, despite his criminal past. The fact that the publisher organized the celebratory event has further fueled outrage, with many seeing it as an implicit endorsement of Watsuki’s continued presence in the industry.

Social media has been flooded with disappointment, as many prominent manga creators are now being scrutinized for their involvement.

Fans are particularly troubled because some of the most influential figures in the manga industry are willing to overlook Watsuki’s history.

Despite arguments that some creators may have felt pressured to participate, many fans pointed out that several notable names, like Tite Kubo (Bleach) and Tatsuki Fujimoto (Chainsaw Man), were not a part of the list.

Ruroni Kenshin manga was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from April 1994 to September 1999. The complete series originally consisted of 28 tankobon volumes, and was later republished in 22 kanzenban volumes.

In 2017, Watsuki began publishing a direct sequel, Rurouni Kenshin: The Hokkaido Arcin Jump Square.

Source: X