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The official website for Anne Shirley , an upcoming new TV anime adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic novel Anne of Green Gables , announced the main voice cast members and staff today. Honoka Inoue , known as Xiaomei in Edens Zero and Kotone Kazairo in RPG Real Estate , is cast as the title character, Anne Shirley. "I've loved the world of 'Anne of Green Gables' since I was a child, so I thought, 'I definitely wanted to play Anne!' from the audition," said Inoue. "But I never thought it would happen! I thought, 'Is this a dream?' This is a joy that cannot be expressed in words. At the same time, I felt a lot of anxiety and pressure because it was a great title with a long history. In Anne's phrase, 'Isn't it nice to have so much to discover?' How supportive these words are for me.

The video game community has a lot of big releases to look forward to throughout the year of 2025, with several highly anticipated games on the horizon. Titles like Grand Theft Auto 6, Ghost of Yotei, Borderlands 4, and so many more have people eagerly watching the calendar for when their favorite games are finally going to be available. Sadly, there are also many games which are hoped for but have not been confirmed to be launching during 2025, such as Hollow Knight: Silksong, Haunted Chocolatier, and more.

Unfortunately, at the time of writing, there are still many games which don't have specific confirmed release dates, although in some cases there are at least release windows for when to expect a game launch. As is always the case with game launches, there are also titles which were previously expected but have now been postponed, such as Mass Effect 4 which is in development but now...

Quick Links What Made Rave Master Such A Great Anime & Manga Rave Master Is A Breath Of Fresh Air For Anyone Who Got Tired Of Fairy Tail Why Rave Master Might Be Better Than Fairy Tail Will Rave Master Ever Get More Respect In The Anime Community?

Hiro Mashima is one of the most famous mangaka in the world thanks to the world-renowned anime franchise Fairy Tail, and for good reason. Fairy Tail’s themes of friendship, combined with its fun cast and great action, have given it great appeal for fans of shonen anime and manga for years, and few other stories have matched its success over the past 20 years.

Fairy Tail’s success can’t be understated, but it wasn’t where Hiro Mashima’s career began. When Mashima first got started as a mangaka, he made his debut with another hit manga called Rave Master, its anime...

From "Nausicaans" to the Akira-class of starships, Star Trek has long shown love to the animated products of Japan. While the current future of Star Trek animation is a bit bleak, fans might find solace in various anime that can find kinship with Star Trek. What follows are 5 anime series that have certain themes or other elements that Star Trek fans would be right at home with.

(These series are listed in alphabetical order.)

Cowboy Bebop (1998)

With jazz music that Will Riker would love, Cowboy Bebop is a space western created by Hajime Yatate. It follows bounty hunter Spike Spiegel and the crew of a ship called the Bebop as they go on various adventures around the solar system.

The world depicted in Cowboy Bebop is much grungier, with a contemplative tone. Nonetheless, it has certain uplifting elements and plays with the idea of space being a Wild West-like frontier,...

Another day, another Dandadan discussion that delves into the genius of the series. With how things are progressing in the anime, such discussions seemingly won’t stop anytime soon. And honestly, they should not! Dandadan is a fresh and interesting blend of multiple genres.

Yukinobu Tatsu juggles with the occult, romance, comedy, fights, and so much more. As great and entertaining as the series is, this time around, the focus of the conversation is Lisa Reimold, the voice actor of Aira Shiratori.

Aira Shiratori from Dandadan | Credits: Studio Science Saru

Fans are loving her version of Aira and can’t stop praising her. Reimold recently shared her excitement over the fan reactions to her role. It’s rare for the majority of fans to be so enthusiastic about the dubbed version of an anime, so how did Lisa Reimold make it possible and who is she? Let’s find out!

The creative mind of Hiro Mashima, author of Fairy Tail and the recently-concluded Edens Zero was celebrated with an appearance at 2024's New York Comic-Con, with some startling confessions about his inspiration. In response to a question from the audience about how his life inspired the story's friendship themes, Anime News Network confirms Mashima's response that he wrote the story because he believed he had no friends. From the legion of anime fans, many of whom were introduced to the medium through Mashima's work during or beyond Fairy Tail, it's safe to say he has plenty now.

To tell you the truth, I wrote the story cause I had no friends. My loneliness is what you're seeing.

-Hiro Mashima

For anybody just getting familiar with Fairy Tail, the "power of friendship" aspects of the story are among their most prevalent, from the moment Lucy Heartfilia joins the Fairy Tail guild,...

During today's Xbox Partner showcase, Konami took the opportunity to unveil a new action-rpg based on Hiro Mashima's Edens Zero . The game is currently slated for a 2025 launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC—with more general "consoles and PC" plans mentioned in the video description—and you can see the announcement trailer below. Edens Zero Game Trailer Related: Edens Zero Manga Sets Date for Final Chapter According to the description, the Edens Zero game lets you "relive the story of the manga," venturing across the Sakura Cosmos and exploring an open-world planet with characters from the series. The anime adaptation of Edens Zero is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll, which describes the series like so: Cosmic Era year X492… A time when countless people venture into space to travel between stars. Rebecca is a "B-cuber" online video streamer who comes across Shiki, a young boy that can control gravity,...

Another voice cast member has joined the Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest anime. The latest addition is Yurika Kubo (Kaede Azusagawa in Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai ), who can be heard as Toka, an Exceed who reveals her true form in the latest installment, episode 13. Toka's body had been taken over by the White Mage, and as such was previously voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro. You can see Kubo next to the Toka character design above. Related: Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest Anime Fires Up Creditless Opening, Ending Videos Based on the sequel manga by Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda, Toshinori Watabe ( Edens Zero Season 2) directs Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest under the supervision of past series director Shinji Ishihira at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Shoji Hata ( Fairy Tail scriptwriter) and character designs by Yurika Sako ( Edens Zero ). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and describes the story:...

Singer-songwriter Sayuri passed away on September 20 at the age of 28. Her husband Amaarashi announced the news on her official X (formerly Twitter) on September 27. The funeral service was conducted only by relatives and related persons in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family. The statement reads: "We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the kindness shown to Sayuri in her lifetime, and offer our heartfelt condolences with all of you. We respectfully ask that the media refrain from interviewing any of the people involved, out of respect for the deep grief of the family and relatives of Sayuri." Amaarashi also wrote on his own official X : "Even until the end of her life, when she was battling with a chronic illness, she was truly devoted to music. There is not much I can tell you, but this is an undeniable truth. Please accept the love that Sayuri-san gave birth to,...

The Japanese anime and music industry is currently facing a tragic loss as the talented singer-songwriter, Sayuri, has been revealed to have passed away at the age of 28. This shocking news has been announced by her husband Amaarashi on social media. The devastating news of this beloved figure in the music industry has left fans heartbroken.

Sayuri from Mikazuki Music Video | Credit: @sayuriSMEJ (Sayuri’s Official YouTube Channel)

Her music not only left a significant mark on the anime industry but also touched the hearts of millions who connected with her unique voice and heartfelt lyrics. And despite battling a chronic illness, Sayuri remained dedicated to her craft until the very end.

Sayuri’s Death and Family’s Heartfelt Message

Sayuri’s death was officially announced on Sept. 20, 2024, through a post on her official social media account on X (formerly Twitter) by her husband. In an emotional letter, her husband...

“Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom” is the first theatrical film from the beloved anime series — and it just got a new English subtitled trailer from Crunchyroll ahead of the film’s North American release November 8.

In a press release, Crunchyroll described the film’s plot (which picks up directly from the series’ fourth season) as: “After 12 years of playing his favorite Mmorpg game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world playing it indefinitely. Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends to the title of Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown.

“Once prosperous but now on the brink of ruin, The Sacred Kingdom enjoyed years of peace after construction of an enormous wall protecting them from neighboring invasions. But, one day this comes to an end when the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth arrives with an army of villainous demi-humans.

“Fearing invasion of their own lands, the neighboring...

The convention season isn't over for Crunchyroll as we're heading to New York Comic Con from October 17-20, 2024 at the Javits Center! Alongside new announcements and the world premiere trailer of Zenshu at the Crunchyroll Industry Panel, special guests will appear at different panels during the convention including Fairy Tail creator Hiro Mashima, Overlord director Naoyuki Ito and The Beginning After the End author TurtleMe! Fans at the event can also get all the convention swag and exclusive merch available at the Crunchyroll booth [1643], and immerse themselves in the Solo Leveling Experience featured in the space. Read on for the list of exciting panels you can experience at Nycc! Crunchyroll New York Comic Con 2024 Schedule Friday, October 18, 2024 Spotlight On Hiro Mashima: Creator Of Fairy Tail Friday, October 18 | 11:30 Am Et Jacob Javits Convention Center - Main Stage Join Crunchyroll and Kodansha USA for a rare, in-person, conversation with the...

My Hero Academia could have countless fans disappointed in how Kohei Horikoshi concluded the manga. There were so many things he could have explored. According to the fans, Deku should have found a way to regain One for All. My Hero Academia manga ran for a decade and gave the fans several memorable moments. But, like Hajime Isayama, his conclusion was not much appreciated.

The fans call him a loser for his inability to create a better character than Deku. His dependency on others led him to become one of the reasons why the ending was not up to the mark. Everyone had great expectations from the My Hero Academia finale, but all they had was a mid-tier ending.

Deku Is Not The Greatest Hero In My Hero Academia Izuku Midoriya – Deku (Credit: Studio Bones)

Izuku Midoriya, popular as Deku, fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming the greatest hero in My Hero Academia.

Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia has finally come to an end after a decade, and fans have not enjoyed the finale, primarily because of how subpar it was. This is not very reassuring, considering the fact that the mangaka had kept its audience hooked with a gripping storyline that took them on a rollercoaster of emotions.

Izuku Midoriya. Credits: Studio Bones

During this epic journey, fans witnessed the growth of Izuku Midoriya, who went from being a quirkless boy in a superhero world to possessing the greatest Quirk and fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming the #1 Pro-Hero. However, fans have been criticizing the series finale for several factors, with one of the major concerns being character development.

Fans have gone to social media, criticizing one major and irreparable aspect of how Horikoshi-San has fumbled the show, which had the potential to go down as one of the best Shonen series ever made.

Quick Links What Time Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Episode #4 Releases What Happened In Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Episode #3? Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Episode #4 Will See Natsu and Friends Escape From the Dragon Eaters

Fairy Tail's new exciting sequel, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, is finally taking off in terms of the plot, and after many shocking revelations and a crushing defeat in the previous episode, episode #4 will see Natsu and his friends captured by the powerful Dragon Eaters of the Diabolos guild.

What Time Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Episode #4 Releases Based on the Manga by Hiro Mashima and Produced by J.C. Staff

Episode #4 of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest will be released on Crunchyroll and Netflix on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Japanese Standard Time (Jst), which is 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time (Edt), 4:00 a.m. Central Time (Cdt), and 2:00 a.m. Pacific...

Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Happy and all our favorite guildmates are back! The English dub of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest fires up on Crunchyroll from Sunday, July 21 with the below cast and crew for Episode 1. Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest English Dub Cast Natsu voiced by Todd Haberkorn Lucy voiced by Cherami Leigh Erza voiced by Colleen Clinkenbeard Gray voiced by Newton Pittman Happy voiced by Tia Ballard Wendy voiced by Brittney Karbowski Carla voiced by Jad Saxton Elefseria voiced by Sean Hennigan Touka voiced by Celeste Perez Alzack voiced by Austin Tindle Asca voiced by Kristin Sutton Bisca voiced by Angela Chase Bixlow voiced by Tyler Walker Cana voiced by Jamie Marchi Droy voiced by Z. Charles Bolton Elfman voiced by Christopher R. Sabat Evergreen voiced by Caitlin Glass Fried voiced by John Burgmeier Frosch voiced by Dawn M. Bennett Gajeel voiced by David Wald Gildarts voiced by Jason...

Fairy Tail and Edens Zero share similarities but have contrasting themes and character designs. Natsu and Shiki have unique fighting styles and abilities, with Natsu having more battle experience. A battle between Natsu and Shiki would be destructive, with both characters having the potential to win, depending on their abilities and experience.

Fairy Tail cemented itself as one of the most popular shonen anime in the last couple of years by sticking to the theme that friendship can triumph over anything, which made it a heartwarming anime that fans could latch onto. It continues to regain popularity, with the 100 Years Quest arc scheduled for an anime release next month. Hiro Mashima, the mangaka of Fairy Tail, also created another series called Edens Zero that drew a lot of similarities from its predecessor.

The main protagonist of Edens Zero looks almost identical to Natsu, while other characters are nearly exact copies of their counterparts.

Monster combat and farming simulation collide in Farmagia , an upcoming action game that has Marvelous teaming up with Fairy Tail and Edens Zero creator Hiro Mashima. The game was recently on display during a Nintendo Direct presentation, and now an extended trailer is here to preview the Asian Kung-fu Generation theme song "Life is Beautiful" and more. The latest update also announced that a Farmagia "animation project" is in production—the trailer says "anime coming soon"—with more information to come at a later date. Farmagia Extended Trailer Related: Roundup: Nintendo Primes Fans With New Metroid Teaser, New Zelda Game Farmagia is coming to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on November 1, 2024. Here's how Marvelous USA describes it: After the death of Felicidad’s ruler, the despotic overlord Glaza seizes power and imposes an oppressive regime on the world’s inhabitants. As Ten and his fellow Farmagia friends, command...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Tow Ubukata's fantasy novel Bye Bye, Earth has released a main trailer introducing the opening theme "Faceeless" sung buy anisong singe Asca for the first time. Asca made her solo singer debut from Sacra Music in 2017, performing theme songs for Sword Art Online: Alicization , The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor's Arc , Darwin's Game , Edens Zero , and Butareba: The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig . "Life is a continuous journey to find yourself,” said Asca. "Along with my song, I hope you will join me to see how the main character, Belle, who is a faceless nobody, finds herself, and what kind of scenery awaits her after she continues to fight against loneliness. Let's enjoy the broadcast together!" Asca artist photo Related : Bye Bye, Earth Anime Premieres on July 12 The TV anime Bye Bye, Earth is...

There is no denying that Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece has had a huge impact on the growth and popularity of the anime and manga world. The series has earned worldwide recognition and has become one of the biggest anime franchises in the world. Still, One Piece’s greatest honor is that it served as an inspiration to a large number of other manga creators.

Straw Hat Pirates (Credit: Toei Animation)

From My Hero Academia to Edens Zero, many manga creators have tried to carry on Oda and One Piece’s legacy with their own adaptations. However, this was never the intention of Oda. Oda’s purpose in creating the One Piece manga was never to inspire anyone but to rebel against the norms of the manga world.

He once revealed in an interview that when he started, the rules of the manga world were different and he wanted to...

It's felt like a century since our last adventure with Natsu and friends concluded, but that long wait now has an official end date: Sunday, July 7 at 17:30 Jst , which is when Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest will make its broadcast debut in Japan! A main visual for the new anime series was also unveiled today, along with even more cast members. Main Visual The newly announced cast members are as follows: Kiria voiced by Yumi Uchiyama Madmole voiced by Itaru Yamamoto Skullion voiced by Kenji Hamada Kiria, Madmole, Skullion Yumi Uchiyama, Itaru Yamamoto, Kenji Hamada Kiria, Madmole, Skullion Related: Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Anime Announces New Cast Members Based on the sequel manga by Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda, Toshinori Watabe ( Edens Zero Season 2) directs Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest under the supervision of past series director Shinji Ishihira at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Shoji Hata...

The world of Hiro Mashima anime is about to expand with the upcoming Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest adaptation, but ahead of that it's almost time to bid a fond farewell to one of his recent manga series. According to the latest issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine , the Edens Zero manga has just five chapters remaining. The series first kicked off in that very same magazine back in June 2018, and has been collected in 31 volumes at the time of this writing. If everything stays on schedule, that means the final chapter of Edens Zero will be published when the 30th issue of the year hits stands in Japan on June 26, 2024. Related: Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest TV Anime Announces July 2024 Premiere Edens Zero previously inspired an anime adaptation. The second season, which kicked off in April 2023, is directed by Toshinori Watabe ( Tokyo Ghoul:re ) at studio J.C.

Hiro Mashima’s Edens Zero manga is set to conclude in just five more chapters. This significant announcement indicates that the final chapter, i.e., chapter 292 will be published in issue 29 of Weekly Shonen Magazine.

As of now, the manga has 287 chapters.

The conclusion of Edens Zero follows the revelation made earlier this year that the manga had entered its final arc in the combined issue #4/5 of Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine.

The manga has been serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine since June 2018, with its chapters collected into thirty-one tankōbon volumes as of March 2024.

The manga is published digitally in six other languages as they are released in Japan, with Kodansha USA licensing the series for English publication in North America on Crunchyroll, Comixology, and Amazon Kindle.

An anime television series adaptation produced by J.C.Staff aired from April to October 2021. A second season aired from April...

We have already reported more than once that the sequel to the popular Fairy Tail anime series, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, will be debuting later this year, as the anime will have its premiere sometime in July 2024, as part of the Summer 2024 lineup. The long-awaited sequel will finally see Natsu, Lucy, Erza, and the others back in action in another adventure that will surely make a lot of fans happy. So far, we have provided you with numerous cast updates and promotional material, and today, we have another important casting update as four new cast members and their characters have officially been revealed!

The Fairy Tail series by Hiro Mashima is one of the major post-“Big Three” shonen series; the original manga was written and published from 2006 to 2017, consisting of a total of 63 collected volumes. An anime adaptation ran from 2009 to 2019, consisting of 328 episodes, with nine additional Ova episodes and two anime films.

Fairy Tail is a classic anime series that has its own unique position. It might not have the fame of the big three of shonen manga, but for numerous fans, it was their entrance into the universe of anime and manga.

Fairy Tail is considered by author Hiro Mashima as his greatest work, even though he has been involved with other projects too. The plot is based on a common topic, showing the influence of friendship, which might be exactly what new anime fans require.

Natsu in Fairy Tail

Even though Fairy Tail is usually light and comical, it has given us some very scary bad guys in forms of dragons, demons, and deranged immortals. In a world where magic is everywhere and can appear in many forms, it’s not surprising that certain individuals would use their powers for evil purposes. The existence of these powerful enemies makes the...

Go! Go! Loser Ranger! satirizes the superhero genre featuring the oppressive Divine Dragon Rangers and their dominated enemies. The series explores complex character motivations, subverting the typical superhero trope of faceless goons. Unlike other shows like The Boys, Go! Go! Loser Ranger! still reveres the superheroes it satirizes, or at least reveres their potential.

Few anime concepts receive the level of instant fascination as that of Go! Go! Loser Ranger! on Hulu, but calling it Dark Power Rangers is too reductive to describe its subversion. The series simultaneously reveres and satirizes the colorful action and spandex seen in Super Sentai or its American iteration, Power Rangers. However, Loser Ranger! takes an essential step as an anime to not feel too much like the Power Rangers version of The Boys or Invincible.

Go! Go! Loser Ranger! debuted in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine in February 2021 alongside Blue Lock, Edens Zero, and Four Knights of the Apocalypse.

The Fairy Tail anime is, as most of you will know, one of the pillars of the post-Big Three” shonen series. The series never became a mainstream cult classic, but it is still a very popular and beloved work, which is why the fandom of the series is quite large. The original manga was written by Hiro Mashima and published from 2006 to 2017, comprising 63 volumes. An anime adaptation fan from 2009 to 2019, consisting of 328 episodes, as well as nine Ova episodes and two anime films. Now, in 2024, the anime is finally coming back, as the sequel manga, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, will return in July 2024.

The long-awaited sequel series will finally see Natsu, Lucy, Erza, and the others back in action in another adventure that will surely make a lot of fans happy. But, as things stand now, it is not just the fans who are excited about the series’ return.

We have already written that the sequel to the popular Fairy Tail anime series, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, will be debuting this year, as the anime will have its premiere in July 2024. The long-awaited sequel will finally see Natsu, Lucy, Erza, and the others back in action in another adventure that will surely make a lot of fans happy. And while we still have some months before the premiere of the series, promotional materials are being released in order to hype up the fans for the anime’s return. The most recent release features new characters visuals for the main characters, as well as the voice actors behind them.

The Fairy Tail anime is one of the pillars of the post-“Big Three” shonen series; the original manga was written by Hiro Mashima and published from 2006 to 2017, comprising 63 volumes. An anime adaptation fan from 2009 to 2019, consisting of 328 episodes, as...

Following the announcement of a July 2024 premiere and confirmation of the main cast's return last month, the Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest anime series adaptation released a new character visual today alongside comments from the voice actors behind Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Gray, Erza, Wendy and Carla. Character Visual Tetsuya Kakihara (Natsu): "It was said it'll happen one day, but now it finally is: Fairy Tail. Well then, let's go on another adventure together!" Aya Hirano (Lucy): "I've been looking forward to the 100 Years Quest anime ever since it was announced. Everyone can finally see Natsu and his friends go off on another adventure. It's been a while since the last series ended, but we all settled back into recording together as a team and that guild-like atmosphere as if no time had passed. It felt like I'd come home. Don't miss the evolution of Fairy Tail!" Rie Kugimiya (Happy): "I'm Rie Kugimiya,...

And while the yaoi market has never been one of the major ones in the anime industry, the Twilight Out of Focus manga by Jyanome is definitely a major title worth paying attention to. The series has been published since 2018, with five volumes available as of the time of writing. In a bold and praiseworthy move, an anime adaptation of the manga was announced back in 2023, with Studio Deen adapting the series. And while it took some time, we have finally found out some major details about the upcoming adaptation, including the confirmation of its July 2024 premiere.

Alongside the premiere date, the series also confirmed some of the major staff names, which you can check out here:

Director: Toshinori Watanabe (Bungou to Alchemist: Shinpan no Haguruma, Edens Zero 2nd Season) Series Composition: Yoshimi Narita (Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu., Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san) Character Design: Youko Kikuchi (Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These,...

Magi: Adventure of Sinbad offers a unique world influenced by folktales, making it one of the best adventure anime on Netflix. Edens Zero may resemble Fairy Tail, but it still stands on its own with original additions and twists in a creative sci-fi world. Heaven Official's Blessing is a one-of-a-kind donghua with intricate world-building, captivating character relationships, and stunning visuals.

As one of the most popular streaming services worldwide, Netflix has increasingly established itself as a great place to watch anime, not only making various titles available for subscribers, but also actively contributing to the creation of successful, groundbreaking works such as Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. While its catalog covers all themes and genres, fans who are particularly keen on fantasy may be wondering what the most underrated fantasy anime on Netflix are.

In a medium that lends itself to creative and imaginative settings as much as anime does, there are plenty...

2023 has been a great year for sci-fi anime, with surprising and memorable titles. Fans had opportunities to rejoice with additions to beloved franchises and new original series. From stunning animation to intricate storylines, these sci-fi anime are absolutely worth watching.

The year 2023 has been great for all types of anime, and science fiction is no exception. While this genre may not be as popular or extensive as others, this means little to the fans and creators who continue to show their passion for it every year. Seemingly choosing quality over quantity, the best sci-fi anime of 2023 were truly some of the year's most surprising and memorable titles.

It is safe to say that both new and old fans of the genre had opportunities to rejoice this year. Some titles were additions to much-beloved franchises, coming either in the form of sequels, that continued stories fans were eagerly waiting to see more of,...

San Francisco, CA—Digital manga subscription service Azuki is adding over 300 volumes from 77 manga series published by Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC to its library, now available to purchase on Azuki's website. The Kodansha additions on Azuki's website will continue in batches that will be announced in the coming weeks. With thousands of chapters already available with an Azuki Premium subscription, the addition of individual volume purchases on the website allows many of the manga series that were previously partially available to be read to completion.

The 77 manga series in the current batch, including Fire Force; A Silent Voice; Kiss Him, Not Me!; Princess Jellyfish; Attack on Titan; and Edens Zero, are available now for purchase on the Azuki website and readable via Azuki's web, iOS and Android apps. The full list is below:

Air Gear Ajin Demi-Human Aoba-kun's Confessions Arisa Atsumori-kun's Bride-to-Be Attack on Titan Basilisk Battle Angel Alita Beauty Bunny Beware the Kamiki Brothers!

After getting the first real clue to the location of Mother, Shiki, Rebecca, and the rest of the Edens Zero crew are about to embark on the most exciting part of their intergalactic journey in the upcoming episode #16 of season 2 of the exciting sci-fi anime series.

What Time Will Edens Zero 2 Episode #16 Release

Episode #16 of Edens Zero season 2, "In the Doghouse" - is scheduled to air on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 12:55 Am Japanese Standard Time (Jst). The series is being simulcast internationally on Crunchyroll with a one-hour delay. In the United States, fans will be able to watch Episode #16 with subtitles on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, at 12:55 Pm Eastern Time (Est), 11:55 Am Central Time (Cst), or 9:55 Am Pacific Time (Pst). A dubbed version will premiere at a later date. Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the episode on the same day at 5:55 Pm British Summer Time...

Fans of Fairy Tail and Edens Zero have been waiting for news regarding creator Hiro Mashima's newest manga since the new series was teased at the beginning of this year. Finally, a release date and title have been confirmed, and fans won't have to wait much longer to head his all-new manga Dead Rock.

The release date for Dead Rock was confirmed by Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Magazine, the company that also publishes most of Mashima's other titles in their weekly magazines, and then by the creator himself. They confirmed that the new manga would make its debut in the August magazine, officially releasing on July 6th of this year. While fans have known that a new manga from the mangaka was in the works, this release announcement has given fans a bit more insight into what they can expect from the manga now that it has an official name,...

Season 2 of Edens Zero, the anime adaptation of the latest manga series by Hiro Mashima, Fairy Tail and Rave Master's creator, has landed on Crunchyroll. After the first season of this epic sci-fi adventure was released on Netflix, season 2 finds a new home on the leading anime streaming platform, where it will certainly be a highlight of Crunchyroll's Spring 2023 lineup.

Edens Zero is a unique mix of sci-fi themes and other elements that are common in Mashima's works, such as magic and time travel. The protagonist is Shiki, a human boy who was raised on a theme park planet called Granbell in a region of space called Sakura Cosmos. Granbell is inhabited only by robots, and Shiki was raised by his "grandpa", Ziggy, who turns out to be a legendary hero and explorer known as the Demon King. After Ziggy' death, Shiki inherits his Ether Gear, a mysterious power that allows him to manipulate gravity,...

Kodansha, the Japanese publishing house known for best-selling manga series such as Attack on Titan, Blue Lock, and Ghost in the Shell, has announced a new manga distribution platform, exclusive to US readers, K Manga, launching in May 2023.

On March 21, Kodansha announced its official serialization platform, called K Manga, which will allow fans in the US easy access to the publisher's series. K Manga will release the latest chapters of Kodansha's original serialized manga, including hits like Blue Lock​​​​​​, along with the publisher's weekly and monthly magazines containing a collection of different manga titles. The release will happen simultaneously in the US and Japan, making the latest stories available earlier than any other competing US services. At launch, K Manga will have approximately 400 titles available, including 70 titles of ongoing manga currently in serialization, all localized in English by a team of professional translators.

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