Mushoku Tensei Is Losing Popularity
As we have previously mentioned, GEM Partners is a service in Japan that conducts weekly surveys to find out which are the most watched series week after week through streaming platforms. While many believe that this is the "most official ranking in Japan", in reality these are simple surveys similar to [...]
Legal troubles continue for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
On May 31, the first hearing of the trial of Erika Ikeda, known in the manga world under the pseudonym Nekokurage, was held at the Fukuoka District Court. The author, a resident of Fukuoka's Minami District and responsible for the manga adaptation of the popular novel "Kusuriya no [...]
Jujutsu Kaisen is the best-selling manga so far
A new report has revealed that "Jujutsu Kaisen" dominated the first half of 2024, with its manga sales outpacing "One Piece" by a whopping two to one. Through Twitter, Oricon announced the best-selling titles during the first half of 2024. "Jujutsu Kaisen" (4,630,685 copies) won by [...]
They believe that otaku live less than average
In recent days, a statement made by a user on Twitter has ignited an intense debate among Japanese netizens. The message in question stated, "Otakus always say they want to die because they assume they will live to be 80, when in fact they die at 40 or 50." This statement has [...]
They believe that the Summer-2024 season will be disappointing
On forums and social media in Japan, netizens have begun to express their concern and discontent over the apparent lack of interesting anime premieres for the upcoming Summer-2024 season, which runs from July to September. Except for the long-awaited second season of "Oshi no Ko," fans have pointed out that [...]
The Most Disturbing Anime According to Otaku
One of the strengths of anime is its ability to arouse the viewer's emotions. Over the years, fans have watched many series that evoke great joy, filling viewers with a newfound love for the people and world around them. There have also been anime [...]
Today's Anime Fall Into Oblivion Very Quickly
On a recent walk through a discount store, a reporter observed a telling scene: "Kimetsu no Yaiba" toys at 79% off, "SPY×FAMILY" stuffed animals at 67% off, and "Oshi no Ko" candies at half price. What's surprising is that many of these products belong to anime that [...]
Girls Band Cry is the surprise of the season
The original anime "Girls Band Cry", produced by Toei Animation, has caused a surprise by entering the TOP 10 of Blu-ray/DVD pre-orders on Amazon Japan, occupying the tenth position. Although Blu-ray/DVD sales are not currently the definitive indicator of an anime's success due to the proliferation of anime services, [...]
Otakus and the Worst Anime They've Seen Recently
Recently, members of a popular forum on Reddit have been engaged in a heated debate about the worst anime they've seen lately. The conversation has generated a plethora of responses, evidencing the passion and diversity of opinions within the anime fan community. An anime can leave a bad impression [...]
TRIGGER Wants Planet of the Apes Anime
"Planet of the Apes: New Kingdom" director Wes Ball and TRIGGER (Kill la Kill, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Delicious in Dungeon) co-founder Hiroyuki Imaishi have toyed with the idea of a collaborative "Planet of the Apes" anime series at Disney. Imaishi and Ball gave an interview to the Japanese media outlet [...]
The Darkest Anime Movies According to Fans
Anime is a form of entertainment that has the uncanny ability to deliver mind-blowing stories that push the boundaries. Whoever said that "anime is for kids" hasn't really explored the richness of this medium's content. The world of anime is known for pushing boundaries that [...]
Millions of Anime Frames Copied for an AI
University researchers in Canada have just assembled 42 million keyframes for a newly released dataset, all of them extracted from anime and other cartoons, in the hope that they will serve as a guide for the future development of anime works created entirely with artificial intelligence (AI). Through Gigazine, developers [...]
Hayao Miyazaki is already thinking about his next film
Studio Ghibli, a company recognized by animation lovers around the world, is synonymous with some of the most successful anime films in Japan's history. However, according to Hayao Miyazaki's son, Goro Miyazaki, the Studio Ghibli team should continue to be wary of competing animators [...]
Japanese disappointed with Oshi no Ko
As previously reported, the most recent episode of "Oshi no Ko" trended as it presented an internal dilemma of protagonist Aqua Hoshino. In this new installment, Aqua is questioned by Goro Amemiya, his past life, about whether to continue with his plans for revenge and carry out the murder of his father. […]