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Japan has several poytheistic religions forming its mythology and culture. Thus, it's no surprise that many anime draw on their culture to feature gods and goddesses in the series. Some are original characters. Some are based on their own mythology, while others are based on foreign mythology.

Gods and goddesses in anime play many different roles. Some try to win fame from their followers. Others are love interests. Others are ordinary men and women with godhood suddenly forced upon them. With so many different options, anime fans are sure to find and deity-based anime they'll love.

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Many model kits are still being made for the initial Mobile Suit Gundam anime shows, including the original series. Now, a recently-announced collectible does the same thing for a unique mobile suit in the series' second anime.

The Pmx-002 Bolinoak Sammahn is an upcoming High Grade model kit from Bandai. Based on a mobile suit from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, it's one of the more standout designs from that series. Standing in sharp contrast to other mechs from the series, the kit is loaded with interesting features based on the underrated mobile suit from the sequel show.

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Anime speeches can be some of the most exciting moments in the entire series. They usually feature a single character speaking to dozens, if not hundreds, of other characters at once, rallying their friends into a moment of pure bravery. Some speeches are much smaller in scale, but leave just as big of an impact on the people who heard them. No matter the nature of the speech, a character going on a several minute tirade to explain their ideals is always fun to watch.

Great anime speeches vary in their purpose. Some are used to encourage troops, others are to reveal hidden truths, but they're all incredibly meaningful. Speeches like Tanya's from Tanya the Evil highlight just how insanely committed their characters are to their cause. Speeches like Erwin Smith's from Attack on Titan also show a brave level of commitment, and are so unreasonably exciting, fans can't...

Vampires are very popular anime characters. The characters may or may not sleep in coffins, but they generally walk by the light of the moon, and hunger for blood. Some have more bestial traits, like bat's wings and intricate fangs, while others are more of the aristocratic demon variety.

There's a certain romantic aura to vampires that makes them captivate the audience as love interests. A vampire may not be the most practical husbando, but anything goes in animeland. Some husbandos already have love interests, and the ones that do tend to have dramatic stories full of melancholy moral conflict and tragic yearning.

Hijikata Is a Handsome Vampire Samurai in Hakuouki Hijikata Operates on a Strict Code of Conduct

Hijikata is the Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi--samurai warriors who serve no master. He becomes a Rasetsu in Season Two of Hakuouki. Rasetsu are brutal creatures; they live short and violent...

One-man-army moments in anime can capture the feeling of a single character being strong enough to take on legions of foes. While there are plenty of powerful people in anime, only a select few have the bloodlust, skill, and otherworldly abilities needed to single-handedly destroy all of their enemies. To be a one-man army, a character can't have any allies to help them. Usually, they become one-man-armies to defend their friends, or in some villain's cases, to go on the offensive.

Every one-man-army moment is a thrill to watch. They're jaw-dropping spectacles filled with great animation and usually end up being some of the best fights in anime. No matter if the one-man-army is fighting for good or for evil, their enemies should be worried. One-man-armies don't go down without a fight, and most times, they don't even go down with a fight either.

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Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World is a bleak isekai anime starring Natsuki Subaru. Subaru is transported to a new world, and like most isekai protagonists, he gets a new power. Unlike most other isekai protagonists, Subaru's power is brutal. Called Return by Death, Subaru's power works exactly as the name implies, as he's allowed to return to a predetermined point in time once he dies. It allows him to solve a lot of the mysteries within the series, but not without dying each time.

To be a good show like Re:Zero, a series doesn't even need to be an isekai. The biggest theme in Re:Zero is how bleak life can be, and thanks to Subaru's relentless determination, how to overcome that bleakness. The best shows that can be compared to Re:Zero have to involve a little bit of darkness, melancholy, and some existential dread at the same time.

The Mobile Suit Gundam series has several iconic mecha, with one of them being the title mobile suit from Zeta Gundam. Now, this mecha is being represented through a top-shelf figure, courtesy of Bandai's Tamashii Nations and its "Metal Build" line.

Perfectly recreating the Msz-006 Zeta Gundam from the eponymous anime, the figure stands at over 7" tall. It also transforms into the unit's notable alternate mode, making it a must-have in either form. Now available for pre-order, it's expertly designed by talented creators and sure to make an impact on any collector's Gundam plastic model kit or action figure shelf.

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The cast of this season's No Longer Allowed in Another World is growing yet again. This time, it's adding to its otherworldly clergy, introducing four new characters who will be appearing in episode 5: Check out casting info and character art for the four new characters (note: spelling of names unconfirmed): Archbishop Elton: Voiced by Kenta Miyake (All Might in My Hero Academia ) Miller: Voiced by Nobuo Tobita (Kamille Bidan in Mobile Suit Gundam Zz ) Related: No Longer Allowed in Another World Anime Shares Creditless Ending Video Aria: Voiced by Saya Aizawa (Lulu in Brave Bang Bravern! ) The Pope: Voiced by Takehito Koyasu (Dio Brando in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure ) Related: No Longer Allowed in Another World Anime Introduces 3 New Cast Members The original No Longer Allowed in Another World manga is written by Hiroshi Noda, illustrated by Takahiro Wakamatsu and serialized in Japan by Shogakukan in...

The official YouTube channel for Japanese VTuber boy band Strawberry Prince ( SutoPuri for short), has started streaming a music video for their new song, "Chikai no Hanataba wo ~With You~." The song will be featured as the ending theme for Gekijou-ban SutoPuri Hajimari no Monogatari ~ Strawberry School Festival!!!~ ( Strawberry Prince The Movie: A Story of The Beginning ~Strawberry School Festival!!!!~ ), the upcoming anime feature film inspired by themselves. The CD single including the song, titled "Hajimari no MonogatarI," was released in Japan on June 5, staying at #1 in Oricon's daily single charts for five consecutive days. Strawberry Prince "Chikai no Hanataba wo ~With You~" music video "Hajimari no Monogatari" regular edition CD jacket Related: Strawberry Prince Anime Feature Film Reveals Main Trailer, Visual In the film, the six members of Strawberry Prince are voicing the characters based on themselves. Meanwhile, nine additional voice cast members have been announced. Their characters...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Sui Futami's fantasy manga series Dungeon People announced four additional voice cast members today. Rangardo played by Naomi Kusumi (Akisada Izumi in Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie ) A dwarf in charge of the lower levels of the dungeon. He is a blacksmith who manages treasure chests and items, crafts weapons, and is also the site supervisor for the golems. Sendai (The Predecessor) played by Nobuo Tobita (Kamille Bidan in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam ) -- The dungeon master who preceded Belle. He created the dungeon, originally considered a supernatural phenomenon, from scratch and had Belle take over its management. Renfringe played by Hochu Otsuka (Jiraiya in Naruto ) -- Guildmaster of the Thief Guild in Antmorg. Despite his mild-mannered appearance, he is a former assassin. Fuurin played by M・A・O (Saki Kirishima in The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons ) -- An assitant...

Last year was a standout year for animation, and 2024 is already shaping up to be another banger. While a majority of the high-profile animation releases are due out later this summer, the first quarter of 2024 has already been promising. We at /Film are constantly singing the praises of animation as a medium, and doing our best to course-correct the ignorant idea that animation is only for children. Admittedly, this list is going to look mighty small for the time being, but it will be updated throughout the year as more films become available. As we noted last year, animation is one of the only mediums where global cinema is given an equal footing to studio-produced films in America, with the artistic visuals serving as a universal language that we can all enjoy. Meaning, this list is not limited to Hollywood animation releases ... and that's a good thing. As for now,...

Boruto is the son of Naruto Uzumaki – the Leaf Village's 7th Hokage. Unlike his father, Boruto is a prodigy with a keen intellect, and he can use Wind, Water, and Lightning Release. Thanks to his Uzumaki and Hyuga lineage, Boruto awakened the Jogan – an ocular technique that even the Otsutsuki find troublesome. Boruto has defeated many villains over the course of his story, and he is now strong enough to defeat several of the villains who appeared in Naruto: Shippuden.

Boruto can defeat many Naruto: Shippuden villains because he possesses Momoshiki Otsutsuki's Karma. When the Karma is active, Boruto gains Otsutsuki-level physical abilities, and he can absorb any type of ninjutsu. He can also create portals that lead to other dimensions. Boruto's innate skill and jutsu prowess would be helpful against these villains as well.

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In spring 2024, audiences are invited to revisit the dry and desolate wasteland of Sand Land in “Sand Land: The Series,” an exhilarating new Japanese anime coming exclusively to Hulu.

In “Sand Land: The Series,” viewers are transported to a world where the water supply is all but dried up, with the small amount remaining controlled by a greedy king. Tired of suffering under the king’s rule, Sheriff Rao reaches out to Sand Land’s demons for help, and together they set off on a journey to discover the “Legendary Spring”.

An exciting retelling of the hit 2023 “Sand Land” movie, “Sand Land: The Series” will build upon the movie’s original universe, telling new stories featuring the beloved Fiend Prince Beelzebub, Sheriff Rao, and Thief.

Based on the popular short story by Akira Toriyama, the creator of “Dragon Ball” and “Dr. Slump,” “Sand Land: The Series” is a collaboration between Sunrise,...

Disney+ Star Japan has announced that it will stream Sand Land: The Series -- a new series adapted from a manga by Akira Toriyama of Dragon Ball fame -- that picks up from the events of the anime film, which debuted in Japan on Aug. 18.

Sand Land: The Series will stream under Disney+ Star's "Star Anime Series" starting in Spring 2024, with the official Sand Land website confirming that the title will be a new and continuing story following the events of the anime film adaptation. The series will deliver some fan service by featuring clips cut from the anime film as well as select scenes directly adapted from the manga. The announcement also came with a key visual, seen below, depicting Beelzebub, Thief and Rao riding a dune buggy.

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The upcoming anime film The Concierge will arrive in North American theaters next year.

According to Anime News Network, Crunchyroll has acquired the rights to Production I.G.'s latest fantasy film and plans to give it a theatrical run in North America in 2024. Based on Tsuchika Nishimura's The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store manga series, the movie revolves around a young woman named Akino, who works at a department store whose customers are all anthropomorphic animals. Despite her unusual client base, Akino aims to become an exceptional concierge, impressing customers with her diligence and sincerity. The Concierge is slated to premiere in Japan on Oct. 20. Crunchyroll has released the film's official trailer on its YouTube channel.

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The North American premiere window for the movie adaptation of Akira Toriyama's Sand Land has been revealed.

According to Anime News Network, the film will officially arrive in North America sometime in 2024; however, Sand Land will be screened at Montreal's upcoming 26th Fantasia International Film Festival. The movie will debut in Japan on August 18, receiving IMAX, 4Dx, and MX4D releases; at the time of writing, it is unknown what type of release Sand Land will get in North American markets.

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The film's trailer provided viewers with a glimpse of the story's unique blend of action and comedy. The promotional video also confirmed multiple members of the voice cast like Mutsumi Tamura (My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!) as protagonist Beelzebub. Other members of the cast include Kazuhiro Yamaji (Attack on Titan) as Rao, Chō (Log Horizon) as Thief,...

Akira Toriyama's Sand Land manga has received a much-wanted reprint.

Merry Manga announced the exciting information on Twitter, and the single volume that contains all 14 chapters is available to order on the company's website. Currently on sale for $7.25, the volume typically retails for $9.99.

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Sand Land anime movie and videogame have been announced, so they must be reprinting the manga, right? Yep, Viz did it. Available to order now for $7.25 [Msrp $9.99] ⬇️https://t.co/GSz6oHFxrK pic.twitter.com/8n5a9tG6uD — Merry Manga Co. (@MerryMangaCo) June 24, 2023 About Akira Toriyama's Sand Land

Sand Land appeared in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump from May to August 2000. The narrative takes place on a sci-fi desert world where both demons and humans suffer because of the lack of water. Teaming up with a small-town sheriff named Rao, the demon prince Beelzebub sets off...

Sand Land, the beloved and acclaimed manga by Dragon Ball mangaka Akira Toriyama, will release a video game adaptation.

Announced during Summer Game Fest, Sand Land has landed itself a video game adaptation and unveiled an official trailer. Developed in Unreal Engine 5 by Bandai Namco, the video game invites players to dive into "a mysterious desert world where humans and demons live together." Players will control the main character Beelzebub as he roams around the vast desert landscape in various vehicles, including tanks, to fight against human and demonic opponents. Sand Land will be available to play on PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

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Studio Ghibli’s “Ocean Waves” seems like the ugly duckling in the studio’s fantastical oeuvre. It misses all the Ghibli trademarks. Instead of Hayao Miyazaki or Isao Takahata, the film was directed by the much younger Tomomi Mochizuki. Instead of the studio’s usual 18-frames-per-second, “Ocean Waves” maximizes upon 12. Instead of theatrical release, “Ocean Waves” only planned to air on TV — and ended up being Ghibli’s first, and last, foray into TV-film.

Make no mistake though: “Ocean Waves” is a must-see hidden gem of Asian animation. Here, independent student council member Yutaka Matsuno (Yoshihiko Seki) and kind-hearted, but clueless Taku Morisaki (Nobuo Tobita) have been friends since middle school. However, when the fiery, Tokyo-born Rikako Muto (Yoko Sakamoto) descends upon the sleepy town of Kochi, her presence strains the boys’ friendship. While Yutaka showers Rikako with movies and books, Taku receives all of...