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Anisong singer Konomi Suzuki released her new digital single song "Reweave" on October 3, posting the song's music video on her official YouTube channel . The dramatic rock tune is now featured as the opening theme for the latest third season of the TV anime Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- . She sang the opening theme for each of the first and second seasons in 2016 and 2020, respectively — "Redo" for the first and "Realize" for the second. In the music video, Suzuki takes on the role of the protagonist who repeatedly dies but stands up to save a girl from a witch. Also, she is challenging herself in acting scenes that have not been seen in many of her previous videos, and her powerful and gorgeous singing performance in a bright red dress is impressive. Konomi Suzuki "Reweave" Music Video "Reweave" digital jacket Related: Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3: Where to Watch,...

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone, Ian Riccaboni, and Matt Menard calling the action for this special Grand Slam episode of Collision, so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: Saraya’s Rules Match – Jamie Hayter def. Saraya The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Hayter stomped a mudhole into Saraya. Cameron held Hayter’s ankle and then Saraya smashed a VHS player across Hayter’s head. Saraya walloped Hayter with a computer keyboard. Outside the ring, Harley mounted Hayter and rammed her head into the floor. Harley whipped Hayter into the steel guardrail. Saraya whacked Hayter with repeated cookie sheet shots. Hayter grabbed Saraya and hurled Saraya with a German Suplex on the floor! Cameron jumped on Hayter’s back but Hayter escaped and bashed Harley into the guardrail.

The official website for the Under Ninja live-action film today announced two additional cast members — Shotaro Mamiya (Reinhard von Lohengramm in the Legend of the Galactic Heroes stage plays) as Kato and Mai Shiraishi (ex-Nogizaka46 member) as Suzuki. The site has also released a new trailer introducing the two. Under Ninja Live-Action Film Trailer Kato is an elite member of the ninja organization “Nin”, and he has a serious ninja mission for the protagonist, Kuro Kumogakure (played by Kento Yamazaki). "I was very happy because it had been 10 years since I had worked with Kento," said Mamiya. "I hope that I was able to create a sense of tension in Kato's quiet and unique way, and since the action scenes were filmed through trial and error with the staff, I think those are scenes worth seeing." Suzuki is also a skilled kunoichi (female ninja) who belongs to "Nin." She usually...

The recent announcement of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece remake has taken the entire internet by storm. The One Piece will now be a new animated series in the works by Wit Studio. Naturally, the revelation created a huge buzz online, enthralling fans worldwide. The One Piece remake news has fans optimistic about seeing the renewal of their beloved animes that once left them disappointed.

The One Piece | Credit: Wit Studio

Many animes met an unfortunate end as the manga’s compelling narrative would over-hype the community but later fall short of expectations. Several Berserk fans are once again hopeful for their beloved series’ return after so many years; however, one anime that arguably deserves a remake even more is Seven Deadly Sins.

Amidst the One Piece Remake, Fans Hope for a Seven Deadly Sins Revival

Eiichiro Oda‘s One Piece is arguably the most popular anime franchise, captivating several fans worldwide.

An anime adaptation that many people have been waiting for will finally be coming out soon. However, not as soon as this year. It'll be released on Netflix at the top of 2025 in January. We're talking about the anime adaptation of the hit Japanese manga series Sakamoto Days.

Sakamoto Days is an upcoming Netflix anime based on Yuto Suzuki's manga of the same name. Tms Entertainment, the same animation company behind popular anime such as Dr. Stone and Baki, is signed on to produce and animate the adaptation. In addition, Masaki Watanabe, who is known for helming the anime series Kado: The Right Answer, will direct.

The anime will revolve around the legendary ex-hitman Taro Sakamoto, who finds his peaceful life as a family man disrupted when adversaries from his past come seeking revenge. In order to ensure his and his beloved family's safety, Sakamoto is forced to come...

No Longer Allowed in Another World , an upcoming TV anime based on the dark comedy isekai fantasy manga, has revealed a new trailer, a new collaboration visual with Bungo Stray Dogs (below), and several new cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on July 9, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the summer 2024 anime simulcast lineup . The new cast members include: Wolff voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki (Hayato Suo in Wind Breaker ) Wolff character visual Suzuki voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto (Marius in The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids -A Tank with a Rare 9999 Resistance Skill Got Kicked from the Hero's Party- ) Suzuki character visual Kaibara voiced by Daisuke Ono (Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler -Public School Arc- ) Kaibara character visual Yuriko voiced by Konomi Kohara (Mei in Hell's Paradise ) Yuriko key visual Sengoku voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Takamichi Hotaka in Kaiju No. 8 ) Sengoku character visual The original...

‘Don't Call it a Mystery' took domestic cinemas by storm, amassing significant viewership and grossing over 30 million Usd since its premiere in fall of 2023. Following ten volumes of commercially successful manga by Yumi Tamura and a Fuji TV drama series in 2022, a live-action film was the cherry on top of the expanding franchise. Starring Masaki Suda as Totono Kuno (reprising the same role from the earlier TV series), and helmed by Hiroaki Matsuyama (who was involved in the TV series format as the director as well), the film is an accessible and layered detective story with various technical shortcomings. “Don't Call it a Mystery” can be mostly enjoyed by the fans of the franchise. As for the newcomers, they might initially have a hard time tuning into the plot. After embracing the chaos of the opening sequences even those who are new to the Totono Kuno universe may get swept...

While much of the Cannes Classics lineup this year look far back in cinema history, a new documentary in the lineup captures a behind-the-scenes look at a recent masterpiece. Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron is an expanded version of Kaku Arakawa’s documentary 2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli, which recently aired on Japanese television. Capturing the Studio Ghibli founder’s nearly seven-year journey in crafting his recent Oscar winner, the first trailer has now arrived following the film’s premiere, which coincides with the studio receiving an Honorary Palme d’Or.

Here’s the synopsis: “Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron is a two-hour documentary that chronicles the making of The Boy and the Heron, filmed with exclusive access to Studio Ghibli across an astonishing seven years. It is also a record of the collaboration between filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and producer Toshio Suzuki as they perform an intricate dance of disappointment and friendship,...

More than just a director of animation, Hayao Miyazaki is one of the best filmmakers (of any kind) of all time. His films are beloved and studied. You might as well just hand him an Oscar when he makes a new one. So, it’s incredibly interesting to see what all goes into the making of one of his features.

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As seen in the trailer for “Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron,” you get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Oscar-winning feature, “The Boy and the Heron.” Over the course of the two-hour documentary, you see the relationship between the filmmaker and his producing partner Toshio Suzuki, as both people play off each other and Suzuki, in particular, pushes Miyazaki to go even further with his creativity.

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Studio Ghibli Awarded Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival - Main Image

Studio Ghibli just made history recently as it was awarded the honorary Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. This marks yet another major award for the studio, though it’s quite surprising given that Ghibli has not released any new films since The Boy and the Heron last year.

While the Palme d’Or is the most significant Cannes award, the honorary version can be seen as sort of a lifetime achievement award.

Still, it’s a big honor, especially as Ghibli being given the award is a first in Cannes history in one key way.

Why Studio Ghibli’s Honorary Palme d’Or Is a Big Deal

Studio Ghibli is perhaps one of the most celebrated animation studios in Japan, as its works such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro are beloved across the world.

Busan Names Asian Contents & Film Market Director

Busan’s Asian Contents and Film Market (Acfm) has named experienced programmer and indie arthouse producer Ellen Y.D. Kim has its new Director. She has been officially approved at the Busan International Film Festival (Biff)’s general assembly and will commence a four-year term this Friday (March 8). She was previously Program Director of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Kim is well known to Acfm, having played a key role in establishing the event in the 2006s, and co-produced arthouse films such as Cry Woman in 2002 and Sewing Sisters 18 years later. She also held several key roles at Acfm’s parent, the Biff, which has now passed this year’s business plan and budget at the general assembly, as it bids to return to normalcy after a string of resignations last year. Biff has also approved of 18 board members and an auditor,...

Salad Bowl of Eccentrics (known in Japan as Henjin no Salad Bowl ), an upcoming TV anime based on the light novel series, has revealed a wealth of new information, including a new trailer, new cast additions, and the opening and ending theme song performers. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on April 4, 2024. The new cast members include: Ichio Kusanagi voiced by Yoji Ueda (Eisen in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) Takeo voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana (Yukari in The Demon Prince of Momochi House ) Suzuki voiced by Kosuke Toriumi (Gyokko in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Wanuka performs the opening theme song for the series, which is entitled “Gifu ni Ted”. Meiyo Densetsu performed the ending theme for the series, which is entitled “Konban no Kenka” (“Tonight's Fight”). The original Salad Bowl of Eccentrics light novels by Yomi Hirasaka are published in Japan by Shogakukan under their Gagaga Bunko imprint. Masafumi Sato...

After what seems like an eternity of waiting, new information regarding the third season of the highly anticipated One Punch Man has been revealed.

In an announcement video that was released on Feb 29, 2024, it was revealed that One Punch Man Season 3 is being animated by Studio J.C. Staff. A new key visual featuring the protagonist Saitama was also revealed along with the announcement.

The staff working on One Punch Man Season 3 includes:

Series Composition: Tomohiro Suzuki Character Design: Chikashi Kubota, Shinjiro Kuroda, Ryosuke Shirakawa Music: Makoto Miyazaki

Makoto Furukawa and Hikaru Midorikawa will also be returning to voice Saitama and Garou respectively in the third season. Meanwhile, Daisuke Nakamura will voice the character of Dr. Genus in the upcoming season.

Suzuki is continuing in his role from the first and second seasons. Information regarding the release date, remaining staff and cast will be revealed in the future.

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After several years of working as an assistant director for Suzuki Seijun, Hasebe Yasuharu finally got the chance to direct his own film with 1966’s Black Tight Killers. While Suzuki’s irreverent whatsit Tokyo Drifter went on to international fame that same year, Hasebe’s debut lurked in relative obscurity outside of Japan. It’s an understandable fate since Suzuki’s relentless abstraction of both narrative and action accounts for much of what still makes it feel vital and fresh nearly six decades later, and Black Tight Killers sticks more tightly to the type of mukokuseki akushon (“borderless action”) film that Nikkatsu Studios had been churning out since the late ’50s.

Still, Black Tight Killers is an immensely stylish film in its own right. And it functions as a fascinating time capsule of a post-war Japan at a time when its youth culture was embracing the spirit of the Swinging ’60s.

The official YouTube channel for voice actor Aina Suzuki, best known as Mari Ohara in Love Live! Sunshine!! and Jashin-chan in Dropkick on My Devil! , started streaming a music video for her fifth CD single song, "Hate no Nai Tabi" ( An Endless Journey ). The pop tune is now featured as the opening theme for the winter 2024 TV anime The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash , where she also plays the protagonist, Ivy. While performing as a member of the Love Live! Sunshine!! franchise's voice actor unit Aqours, Suzuki made her solo singer debut in January 2020, now celebrating her fourth anniversary since debuting. Following "Apocalypse Day" (the opening theme for Dropkick on My Devil!! Apocalypse Day ) in December, the CD single of "Hate no Nai Tabi" is set to release in Japan on January 31. Prior to the CD release, the song released digitally on January 13. Aina Suzuki "Hate...

The official website of AnimeJapan 2024 revealed the line-ups for its main stages, Red, Blue and Green, on Jan 19, 2024.

AnimeJapan 2024 will take place at Tokyo Big Sight on March 23-24, 2024.

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

Red & Green Stage: Closed stage with assigned seating. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Blue Stage: Open stage with assigned seating for seated viewing near the stage front. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Limited free viewing at the rear due to space constraints.

Check out the complete timetable of AnimeJapan 2024 stages below:

Red Stage AnimeJapan 2024 Line-up: Date: March 23, 2024 Timings (Jst)Event NameMembers attending09:15 – 09:50Suicide Squad ISEKAIAnna Nagase, Yuuichirou Umehara, Reigo Yamaguchi, Jun Fukuyama and more10:25 – 11:00Mushoku Tensei: Jobless ReincarnationYumi Uchiyama, Tomokazu Sugita, Ai Kayano, Yuuki Takada, Yuiko Ohara11:35 – 12:10i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!

“After his mother is murdered, Jinsuke runs away with his mysterious neighbor, Suzuki, who has a dark secret. Suzuki seeks to find a quiet life, Jinsuke dreams only of revenge as he decides to take matters into his own hands…” (Coamix Inc)

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Taking on a familiar structure of a “lone wolf and cub” relationship, Hirohisa Sato's “Suzuki Just Wants a Quiet Life” offers an explosive murder mystery tied together by the bonds formed between the titular assassin Suzuki and a young orphaned boy Jinuske. It is one of those series that knows how to instantly capture the reader's attention with a sensational premise, appeal to the desire to protect innocence, and a rewarding battle of ‘good vs. evil.' Still, while the initial volume impresses, it raises questions about whether the series can follow through in subsequent volumes.

The inaugural volume balances various elements...

The new documentary Mr. Jimmy tells the story of a Japanese kimono salesman named Akio Sakurai, who worships Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. For three decades, Sakurai has adopted the persona of “Mr. Jimmy,” playing guitar like Page and attempting note-for-note recreations of Led Zeppelin concerts in Tokyo clubs. After Page encouraged him, he moved to Los Angeles and joined a tribute act, Led Zepagain, to continue his idol worship. The picture, distributed worldwide by Abramorama, is in theaters now.

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Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. We’ve got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: The Gunns (Austin & Colten Gunn) def. The Hardys (Matt & Jeff Hardy) The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:

The Hardys used tandem offense on Austin, and then on Colten. Colten cracked Jeff with a blindside shot from the apron, taking away Jeff’s momentum. Colten suplexed Jeff. Jeff dropped his shoulder and took Austin out to the arena floor. Colten tagged in but Jeff stunned him with a jawbreaker. Matt Hardy tagged in and cleaned house on the Gunns. Matt connected with a Side Effect on Austin. Matt followed up with a Twist of Fate, but Colten broke up the pinning cadence by placing his brother’s boot on the ropes.

Welcome to this [late] review of All Elite Wrestling’s most eagerly-awaited pay per views and one that has been beset by injury issues. But we won’t let spoil our enjoyment will we?! I’m on a short holiday as we speak so it’s taken me a couple of days to get through everything Forbidden Door had to offer. But what an offer! We’ve got Taz, Excalibur and the English voice of Njpw, Kevin Kelly on commentary… Let’s get to it.

The Buy-in Match #1: Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & Yoshi-Hashi) def. The Factory (Aaron Solo & Qt Marshall) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Solo dropkicked Yoshi-Hashi but then Solo was taken off his feet with a shoulder block. Qt tagged in, as did Goto, and they locked up. Goto avoided a clothesline from Qt and then chopped Qt in the chest. Qt wanted no part of Goto...