Category: Japanese

Gatchaman at Mad Cave Studios. The Story So Far…

Fans of Gatchaman (not Battle of the Planets) will love everything that’s being developed to bring this original sentai team to the modern audiences! And what I offer is summary of what has transpired since the comic book’s launch mid last year!

Gatchaman Volume One Trade Paperback Cover
Available to purchase on Amazon USA

Ever since Gatchaman returned to the anime fandom’s radar, I’ve been paying attention. Not only did I want to remind myself of what went on in the animated front before touching the comic book continuation, but also my love for this Space Ninja Team got reignited. Who knows, maybe I can find a model of the God Phoenix at a reasonable price.

The first trade paperback collecting the first six issues is out (Amazon link), and although that did not include the one-shots, that’s okay. I flipped to the back and found out that it will be released later this year. This publisher has been steadily releasing individual issues every month, and what I offer is a quick recap, information about upcoming releases, and/or a review. Spoilers are ahead.

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Everything You Want to Know About Ghost Cat Anzu’s Release But Were Afraid To Ask Get Answered Here!

Just when fans of anime thought Ghost Cat Anzu is difficult to catch, a plan has been hatched to deliver it to streaming rather than home video release right away. But we got the deets for both, including the limited edition that will soon be available in Japan.

Ghost Cat Anzu Movie PosterGhost Kat Anzu is one of those movies I really want to see, and sadly, it had a very quick and limited run. If there’s any more screenings to come, that’s because the theatre has specifically made a request for it. I do not blame GKIDS, the North American rights holder, for making it tough to see.

The issue lays with the people who make the call on what to program for movie theatre chains like Cineplex, Alamo Draft house and the like. They do have to abide by a minimal length of time it can get played, and sometimes they err on the side of fewer than more because they are unfamiliar with the product. There’s other factors in play too, and that’s a can of worms I won’t get into.

As I make my monthly investigation on where this cat has disappeared to, I found good news! He’s going to manifest online for subscribers to Apple TV or Prime Video. People can place a “pre-order.”

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Who’s Excited For Dragon Ball DAIMA? North American Broadcast Begins Jan 10th!

Anyone who missed the theatrical debut of Dragon ball DAIMA don’t have to wait long now. It’s coming to Crunchyroll at the end of this week!

Dragon Ball Daima PosterFans of Akira Toriyama‘s magnum opus do not have to wait long for the latest instalment of Dragonball to arrive in North American shores. While everyone is sad he passed away last year in March, the producers have forged ahead and have Dragon Ball DAIMA ready! It is set to broadcast on  Crunchyroll starting on January 10, 2025 in select territories.

Also, this series from legendary studio Toei Animation will be doing a lot of celebrating. It officially started November 20th, 2024 and we expect more material will be released. And for those lucky fans who saw the Dragon Ball DAIMA English dub during Toei Animation and Fathom Event’s theatrical release during that time, they can get a refresh before new episodes air.

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From Dec 2024 with Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable to Last Attack in 2025, is this IP Over?

To compare Spider-Man VR to Attack on Titan VR wouldn’t be fair. Both came out about the same time last month, but neither are fully complete.

Attack on Titan VR Unbreakable CardI suspect not every fan of Hajime Isayama‘s best-known series will rush to play Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable (AoTVR). Developer UNIVRSE provided an early access version early last year, and it was playable. However, bugs made some aspects difficult. Last month, version 1.0 was made public on various platforms, including the Meta 2, which I played on.

One good thing about this virtual reality game is that nobody needs prior knowledge about the anime/manga to enjoy. The introduction brings gamers up to speed. I wanted a first-person perspective of being eaten! There are some scary moments put into getting picked up by one! Unfortunately, this experience doesn’t get that visceral because that would require a personal computer system to render all the graphic detail.

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In 2025, Aquarion Myth of Emotions Series Will Arrive & Songs Announced!

Fans don’t have to wait long for Aquarion Myth of Emotions Series as its set for debut next month!

Aquarion Myth of Emotions Movie PosterBack when the Aquarion series started, some fans wondered if it would be the same as Neon Genesis Evangelion, and thankfully, the two are dissimilar. In what’s different lays in whether the series is about the end of the world, or kidnapping individuals to further the enemy’s gain. The next instalment is coming and it’s titled Aquarion Myth of Emotions!

As both series have their own loyal following, I’m interested in seeing what the producers will do for its anniversary year. This giant robot series created by Shōji Kawamori (Macross series) and SATELIGHT has a style I really like, and I’ll admit, I’m behind. Over the holidays, now will be the best time to get caught up! This series is also on Crunchyroll.

January will see the premiere of the fourth entry, and earlier this week a special event screened the first episode and included a talk show revealing the opening and ending theme song performers.

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Crunchyroll’s 2025 Winter Schedule and Our Top 10 Must-Sees

After looking at Crunchyroll’s 2025 Winter Schedule, we feel we can compose a song out of our top ten selection of titles that we feel are must-sees.

2025 Winter Schedule - CrunchyrollBefore signing off for a much needed holiday break, we looked at Crunchyroll’s 2025 Winter schedule, and it’s big! The fact the list includes returning anime series makes it huge, and what we are offering is our top ten of must sees. There are a lot of titles debuting in the first two weeks of January, and whether or not we’ll be able to watch everything will depend on other commitments, but can at least watch these series for enjoyment. Not everything will get reviewed.

To note, this schedule and languages available are subject to change, and the show’s availability may vary by region. The dates listed reflect what’ll be subtitled or simulcast premieres.

DECEMBER 31

Fate/strange Fake (A-1 Pictures)

In a Holy Grail War, Mages (Masters) and their Heroic Spirits (Servants) fight for the control of the Holy Grail—an omnipotent wish-granting device said to fulfill any desire. Years have passed since the end of the Fifth Holy Grail War in Japan. Now, signs portend the emergence of a new Holy Grail in the western American city of Snowfield.

 

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