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Omniscient Reader Manhwa Receives TV Anime Adaptation

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Crunchyroll Announces TV Anime Adaptation at Anime Expo 2024 At Anime Expo 2024, Crunchyroll’s industry panel brought exciting news for fans of the Omniscient Reader manhwa. Author singNsong, artist Sleepy-C, and adaptor UMI’s popular series, also known as Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, will be adapted into a television anime. Alongside this announcement, a captivating visual was … Read more

Fire Force Anime’s 3rd/Final Season Debuts in April 2025 With 2nd Part Airing in January 2026

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NN’s coverage of Anime Expo 2024 sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press! Crunchyroll will stream the anime in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS.

The anime’s official website first announced the third season in May 2022.

Atsushi Ohkubo (Soul Eater) launched the Fire Force manga series in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine in September 2015, and he ended the series on February 22. Kodansha had teased when the manga ended that there would be an “important announcement” for the franchise soon.

The manga’s 34th and final volume shipped in Japan in May 2022.

Kodansha USA publishes the manga in English, and it describes the story:

Terror has paralyzed the clockwork metropolis of Tokyo! Possessed by demons, people have begun to burst into flame, leading to the establishment of a special firefighting team: the Fire Force, ready to roll on a moment’s notice to fight spontaneous combustion anywhere it might break out. The team is about to get a very unique addition: Shinra, a boy who possesses the unique power to run at the speed of a rocket, leaving behind the famous “devil’s footprints” (and destroying his shoes in the process). Can the Fire Force discover the source of this strange phenomenon and put a stop to it? Or will the city burn to ashes first?

The manga inspired a television anime series that premiered in July 2019 and ran for 24 episodes. The series had a “second chapter” that premiered in July 2020 and ran for 24 episodes. Funimation streamed the television anime on its FunimationNow streaming service, and streamed an English dub. Crunchyroll also streamed the series. The anime premiered on Toonami in July 2019, and the second season premiered on Toonami in October 2020.

Fire Force Anime FAQ

What is the release schedule for Fire Force’s 3rd season?

The 3rd season of Fire Force is set to debut in April 2025. The 2nd part of the season is scheduled to air in January 2026.

Where can I watch Fire Force anime?

Crunchyroll has secured streaming rights for Fire Force in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS.

When did Atsushi Ohkubo’s Fire Force manga series end?

Atsushi Ohkubo concluded the Fire Force manga series on February 22, 2022, with the release of its 34th and final volume in Japan in May 2022.

How many episodes are there in the previous seasons of Fire Force?

The first and second seasons of Fire Force each consist of 24 episodes.

Where can I read the Fire Force manga in English?

Kodansha USA publishes the Fire Force manga in English.

Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Film Sequel: Trailer and Visuals Unveiled

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ANN’s Coverage of Anime Expo 2024 Sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press

Warner Bros. Japan has just released a teaser trailer, main visual, and character visuals for the highly anticipated CG anime film Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League. The unveiling occurred during their panel at Anime Expo on Thursday.

Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Japan Batman and all related characters and elements © & TM DC © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment. All rights reserved.

Directorial and Creative Team

Junpei Mizusaki, renowned for producing the opening animation sequences for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, and founder of Kamikaze Douga, returns to direct the film. He is joined by Shinji Takagi, known for his work as unit director for Blood: The Last Vampire. Kamikaze Douga is once again responsible for animating the film. The returning creative team includes scriptwriter Kazuki Nakashima, character designer Takashi Okazaki, and composer Yūgo Kanno.

Voice Cast

Kōichi Yamadera reprises his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman, bringing his iconic voice back to the character in this new installment.

Background and Previous Releases

The original Batman Ninja anime film made its digital debut in April 2018, followed by a home video release in May 2018. It featured both Japanese audio and an English dub. The film premiered in Japanese theaters in June 2018 with the Japanese voice cast and later aired on Toonami in October 2021.

Synopsis of Batman Ninja

In Batman Ninja, Batman is transported back to Japan’s Warring States period where he confronts iconic villains like The Joker, who have taken on the roles of feudal lords.

Manga and Stage Adaptation

Masato Hisa launched a manga adaptation of the anime in Monthly Hero’s magazine in June 2018, concluding it in September 2019. The manga earned a Seiun Award in August 2020. Additionally, the anime film inspired a stage play that ran in November 2021.

FAQ

Q: Who is directing the Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League film?
A: Junpei Mizusaki is directing the film, with Shinji Takagi as co-director.

Q: Who is voicing Batman in the sequel?
A: Kōichi Yamadera returns as the voice of Bruce Wayne/Batman.

Q: When was the original Batman Ninja anime film released?
A: The original film was released digitally in April 2018, on home video in May 2018, and in Japanese theaters in June 2018.

Q: What is the plot of Batman Ninja?
A: Batman is transported back to Japan’s Warring States period, where he battles villains like The Joker, who have become feudal lords.

Q: Are there any adaptations of the original Batman Ninja film?
A: Yes, there is a manga adaptation by Masato Hisa and a stage play inspired by the anime film.

Viz Media Acquires RWBY Series, Explores New Chapters Production

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Viz Media made a significant announcement during its panel at Anime Expo 2024, revealing the acquisition of the RWBY series following the closure of Rooster Teeth. With this acquisition, Viz Media now holds rights for future distribution, production, licensing, and consumer products related to RWBY. Future Productions in Sight Viz Media is actively exploring the … Read more