[Review] Shin Ultraman: A Tribute to the Classic Series

On August 1, 2019, Tsuburaya Productions announced that Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi would be collaborating again for another production. Titled, Shin Ultraman, the film would be the second Shin film in the pair’s growing library of reimagining classic icons. As the title states, the pair would be rebooting Tsuburaya Productions’ most famous and largest hero, Ultraman.   Now, Shinji Higuchi served as the film’s director, while Hideaki Anno was its producer and wrote the script. Surprisingly, Anno also took part in the motion-capture process, portraying the titular hero, since…

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Fathom Events to Release Shin Ultraman in US Theaters

Recently, Fathom Events updated site regarding the official theatrical announcement for Shin Ultraman, as a special two day event. Alongside the standard subtitled version of the film, a English Dub will also be available for viewing. The news was first announced during the Ultraman panel at Anime NYC 2022 earlier today. For those unaware, the film is a modern adaptation of the original Ultraman series from 1966. Shin Ultraman is directed by Shinji Higuchi and written/ produced by Hideaki Anno who previously collaborated together on Shin Godzilla.   Now, Shin…

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Anime NYC: TMS Entertainment Announces Megalo Box Sequel

Today at Anime NYC, TMS Entertainment announced that they are currently developing a sequel to their anime series Megalo Box. For those unaware, Megalo Box is an original story and production that commemorates the 50th anniversary of Ikki Kajiwara (Asao Takamori) and Tetsuya Chiba’s manga, Ashita no Joe. The series features, a man called JD (Junk Dog) who participates in underground boxing matches. However, these matches require people use metal frames to enhance fights, and make them more lethal. Below is the official teaser trailer for the upcoming season: Just…

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Cosplay Café 47: Stardust Megu

Happy Saturday heroes, we have a new cosplay cafe lined up for you today. Today, Stardust Megu makes her debut in the cafe. For those not in the loop, February is #28daysofblackcosplay on social media. Where this month cosplayers share black cosplayers in an effort to showcase their talents that are usually unseen. This interview with Stardust Megu was done prior but I’m hoping to get a few black cosplayer on here so we can talk about this month among other things. That’s all for announcements, get to know Stardust…

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Aniplex USA Announces Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online English Dub Cast

Aniplex USA recently announced the English dub cast for the Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online anime series at Anime NYC 2018. The company also announced that the English dub will be available on Netflix as well as Hulu. Aniplex USA also confirmed that Alex Von David will be working as the head writer/ ADR director for the English dub. The English dub cast consists of: Reba Buhr: Llenn/Karen Kohiruimaki Allegra Clark: Pitohui/Elza Kanzaki Ray Chase: M/Goushi Asougi Faye Mata: Fukaziroh/Miyu Shinohara Cindy Robinson: Eva (Boss)/Saki Nitobe Rebecca Davis: Roza/Shiroi Noguchi Kira Buckland: Toma/Milana Sidorova Wendee Lee: Sophie/Kana Fujisawa Morgan…

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Anime NYC to Host the World Premiere of Mob Psycho 100 Season 2

Today, Anime NYC revealed that this year’s convention will host the world premiere of Mob Psycho 100 II; it is the second season of studio BONES’ adaptation of ONE’s manga, Mob Psycho 100. The world premiere will be held on November 17 at 1:00 p.m. and attending the screening is voice actor, Setsuo Ito, who portrays Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama. In addition, the premiere event will show exclusive cast and staff videos, and offer giveaway prizes. Furthermore, Mr. Ito will appear at the Mob Psycho 100 panel the day before, November…

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Toru Furuya to Attend Anime NYC 2018

The official Anime NYC website has recently updated with an announcement that Tōru Furuya will be attending Anime NYC 2018, marking his first appearance at the convention. Tōru Furuya will be participating at various stage events and signings. Those who aren’t familiar with his work, he has voiced several across many different anime series and various other productions over the last 50 years. Some of his most famous roles include Amuro Ray from Mobile Suit Gundam, Yamcha from Dragon Ball Z, Tuxedo Mask from Sailor Moon, and Pegasus Seiya from Saint Seiya, just to name a few. Anime NYC 2018 will be held…

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