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One of the most popular animes of recent times will also have a live-action version

What problem do people have with animation? Is it better if a real actor does it? Anyway. Since its premiere in early 2024, Solo Leveling has established itself as one of the most acclaimed and viral animes, dominating conversations within the otaku community. The second season, which is currently airing, has captured the attention and enthusiasm of viewers during the winter anime season. Fans eagerly follow the evolution of the protagonist, Sung Jinwoo, who, after his new ‘update’ as the Shadow Monarch, shows remarkable growth […]

What problem do people have with animation? Is it better if a real actor does it? Anyway. Since its premiere in early 2024, Solo Leveling has established itself as one of the most acclaimed and viral animes, dominating conversations within the otaku community. The second season, which is currently airing, has captured the attention and enthusiasm of viewers during the winter anime season. Fans eagerly follow the evolution of the protagonist, Sung Jinwoo, who, after his new ‘update’ as the Shadow Monarch, shows remarkable growth compared to the first installment.

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Better alone than in bad company

The popularity of Solo Leveling is not limited to anime screens. Kakao Entertainment, the original publisher of the series, has revealed ambitious plans to expand the franchise. One of the most exciting announcements is the confirmation of a live-action adaptation project, which is currently in the planning and development phase. Although specific details about this project have not been disclosed, it is speculated that it could follow in the footsteps of other successful adaptations like Netflix’s One Piece.

Although the plans for the live-action adaptation were known in the fall of 2024, the recent confirmation has generated renewed interest among both fans and the entertainment industry. Although there is still no release date or information on whether it will be a movie or a series, followers eagerly await more news on the matter.

Meanwhile, Solo Leveling continues its triumphant trajectory on platforms like Crunchyroll. The series has proven to be a global success, cementing Kakao Entertainment’s position in the entertainment market and opening doors to new projects in the future.

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Can you imagine Jujutsu Kaisen being cute? Well, now a crossover with Hello Kitty has made it a reality

Jujutsu Kaisen has concluded its run in the manga after 271 chapters, but that doesn’t mean Shueisha will leave it alone from now on. If recent manga history has taught us anything, it’s that if something succeeds, it must have a sequel, prequel, movie, video games, anime, and lots of merchandise. And the first step for the future of the saga has been set with a crossover with… Hello Kitty. Hello Kaisen. Well, to be more accurate, with Sanrio, the company that has created icons of cuteness and kawaii like Hello Kitty, My Melody, […]

Jujutsu Kaisen has concluded its journey in the manga after 271 chapters, but that doesn’t mean Shueisha will leave it alone from now on. If recent manga history has taught us anything, it’s that if something succeeds, it must have a sequel, prequel, movie, video games, anime, and lots of merchandise. And the first step for the future of the saga has been set with a crossover with… Hello Kitty.

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Hello Kaisen

Well, to be fair, with Sanrio, the company from which myths of cuteness and kawaii have been born like Hello Kitty, My Melody, Aggretsuko, or Keroppi. And now they have teamed up with Shueisha to launch the dark reality of Jujutsu Kaisen by doing a crossover with their characters. And if you were wondering who would team up with Kitty… well, none other than Sukuna, the villain of the show.

The ten crossovers feature Yuji and Pochacco, Megumi and Bad Badtz-Maru, Nobara and My Melody, Gojo and Cinnamoroll, Geto and Lloromannic, Nanami and Pompompurin, Todo and Bonbonribbon, Mahito and Little Twin Stars, and Choso and Minna no Tabo. The merchandise will appear in the form of files, pens, stickers, and hand towels in January 2025, priced between $450 and $900 euros (about $3.5-7). And if you’ve been to Japan, you already know how seriously they take these things, so if you’re interested in any of them… start planning your trip, because it’s not clear if they will be available outside their country of origin.

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The American actor who plays Goku promises that in the new ‘Dragon Ball’ game we will have a very long story mode

Either the story mode is going to be incredibly long and absolutely epic, or they have recorded thousands of personalized lines before and after each battle for every matchup.

Akira Toriyama is no longer with us, but that doesn’t mean that ‘Dragon Ball’ is going to disappear as well. With Toyotaro promising to fly solo in the future of ‘Dragon Ball Super’, the premiere of ‘Dragon Ball Daima’ and the video games of the saga, one thing is clear: Goku and company still have a long time before they stop being popular. And the proof is in ‘Dragon Ball: Sparking zero’, the next great hope of the franchise.

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Let’s double with enthusiasm

Although it may not be mentioned in the title, ‘Sparking Zero’ is the return, after 15 years, to the ‘Budokai Tenkaichi’ saga, the legendary fighting game that will feature a whopping 164 characters, including both the most classic heroes and villains and some more unexpected ones like Dyspo, Kefla, and a good handful of fighters from ‘Dragon Ball Super’. In short, for the general population, choosing to fight with Son Goku is always the way to go.

And boy, do they know it at Bandai: Sean Schemmel, the “longtime” American voice actor for the character, has stated that he has recorded between 60 and 80 hours of dialogue, which is logical considering that we will be able to choose Goku in different stages of his life: in the Saiyan Saga, in Super Saiyan God, or in all periods of his transformations.

It is also worth mentioning that Schemmel also voices the different fusions between Goku and Vegeta, a couple of supporting characters and even the villainous character Goku Black, from Dragon Ball Super, who have not been announced but will probably appear throughout the game. And here is where two possibilities come in: either the story mode is going to be very long and absolutely epic or they have recorded thousands of customized phrases before and after the fights for each confrontation.

In any case, although there is still no confirmed date, it is a good kamehame to encourage our desire for more ‘Dragon Ball’.

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The most unexpected video of the year has to do with David Bisbal, ‘Dragon Ball,’ and the Cell saga

“I liked the Cell tournament a lot, afterward they went crazy”

It seems that we had already had enough of David Bisbal in 2023 after his viral “How are the machines, first of all,” but, on the brink of a new edition of ‘Operación Triunfo,’ the singer seems not to tire of giving us epic moments every time a microphone is put in front of him. Taking advantage of promoting his documentary, he has granted interviews to everyone. Including Twitch.

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Let’s go with Latin enthusiasm

During the Latin Grammys, Illojuan, the famous streamer, interrupted him midway through his round of interviews to ask a globally resonant question, one of those that defines people. “Your favorite Dragon Ball saga, what is it?” And his answer makes perfect sense. After a while of contemplating, Bisbal ended up saying what we all think.

“I really liked the Cell Games tournament, after that, they’ve gone crazy,” referring to ‘Dragon Ball Super‘ (though surprisingly, not to the Boo saga in ‘Dragon Ball Z,’ which is a whole different story). “Now with all the different worlds, time travel, and everything, it’s all become too much for me, honestly.”

In fact, he even has an explanation to justify why that’s his favorite saga: “I really liked even the Cell Games because they gave protagonism to Gohan.” If you’ve also pictured David Bisbal eating cereal on a Saturday morning at 44, you’re on my team. And he is too, while we’re at it. Now, please, let’s take him to a special program of the saga to ask him about his opinion on ‘Dragon Ball Daima‘, the second part of ‘Super’, and what’s yet to come. The Latin Grammys were great and all, but here we are, diligently searching for the Dragon Ball.

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The lost treasure made by Hayao Miyazaki before becoming a director is finally published

Luckily, an artist with his own sensitivity and style like him has managed to show it not only on a big screen, but also in the medium he loved since he was a child: manga.

Hayao Miyazaki‘s earliest memories are of destroyed cities, an unjust war that ravaged Japan, of fire, screams, and anguish. That’s why his filmography has always been linked to nature, to escaping reality, to the absurdity of wars. Luckily, an artist with his own sensitivity and style like him has managed to depict it not only on the big screen but also in the medium he loved since childhood: manga.

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An incredible journey

Miyazaki wanted to be a mangaka, although he had no idea how to go about it. During high school, he drew thousands of pages for himself, trying to improve his skills with each attempt. Initially, he worked as an artist for series and movies at Toei Animation. Eventually, he managed to create a spin-off of one of those films, which later became Toei‘s symbol: ‘The Incredible World of Puss in Boots.’ From January to March 1969, the man who would later be regarded as one of the greatest directors in history was able to publish a manga based on the movie.

It was a way to enter the industry. Later on, he started publishing his own work. In 1983, he released his first graphic novel, ‘The Journey of Shuna,’ based on a traditional Tibetan tale. The story, presented in full color, captivated readers despite its simplicity. Yes, it was a very straightforward tale, but it was told in an incredible and unique way. It resonated so well that in 1989, it was adapted into a radio drama. However, what Miyazaki truly wanted was to turn it into his first original film. Up to that point, he had only directed the wonderful ‘Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro’ in the realm of anime.

Pages from the comic ‘The Journey of Shuna’ by Hayao Miyazaki (Salamandra Graphic)

It didn’t come to fruition. However, interestingly, at the same time, he was publishing another manga titled ‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,’ which lasted for 12 years. Miyazaki had vowed never to adapt it into a film. He broke that promise, of course. The movie, Studio Ghibli’s first, was released in 1984. We know the rest of the story, and we can complete the puzzle of Hayao Miyazaki’s life with two key pieces: the first one being ‘The Boy and the Crane,’ his latest masterpiece.

The second one is ‘The Journey of Shuna,’ which, after years of being unpublished, has finally appeared this year in a fabulous 160-page edition. It won the Eisner Award for comics from Asia and has finally been published in Spanish. It is a must-read for Studio Ghibli fans, but also for those who appreciate Miyazaki’s subtle artistry. It’s a necessary addition to any respectable library. Forty years unpublished was far too long!

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When is the new episode of Jujutsu Kaisen released and where can I watch it?

You won’t be able to watch it on Disney+, Amazon Prime or Netflix. Thus, episode 6 of season 2 can be watched on Crunchyroll today. We explain it to you.

As anime fans well know, a few weeks ago, the 5th episode of the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen concluded the Hidden Inventory arc.

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So, we witnessed the rise and fall of Geto, who made the decision to eliminate all non-sorcerers. He believes this is the simplest way to eradicate cursed spirits from the world.

Now, in episode 6, a new arc titled the Shibuya Incident Arc begins. After three long weeks, Jujutsu Kaisen is finally back for all anime fans.

History of releases in the form of quarters

In the fall of 2020, the first season of Jujutsu Kaisen aired over two consecutive quarters. The second season will follow that trend and will air two and a half years later.

You can expect to see new episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen until the end of 2023. This is all we know about the release date of the last episode of the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen.

Season 2 Episode 6: release date and time

Episode 6 of Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen will air at 5:00 PM (Spain) on Thursday, August 31st. All the episodes of the season have followed this pattern.

You won’t be able to watch it on Disney+, Amazon Prime, or Netflix. Therefore, Episode 6 of Season 2 can be viewed on Crunchyroll today. Here is the list of release times depending on your time zone and region.

  • Spain Time: 5:00 PM CT
  • Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 8:00 AM PDT
  • Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 9:00 AM MDT
  • Central Daylight Time (CDT): 10:00 AM CDT
  • Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 11:00 AM EDT

This episode will be airing in a standard time slot, which means it will have a duration of 24 minutes, including the opening and ending. There will be a preview of the next episode at the end.

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Countdown Begins: Premiere Date and Release Schedule Confirmed for New Naruto Anime

Naruto returns in a new anime miniseries that will consist of 4 episodes. We tell you when each of them comes out and its duration.

At the beginning of July, we brought you the exciting news that Naruto is making a grand return this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original anime. Yes, Naruto Uzumaki, the protagonist of one of the most popular anime worldwide, will have a new series. Well, more like a mini-series, considering it will consist of 4 episodes.

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Now, we finally know when each of these four episodes will premiere, as well as the duration of this new Naruto anime. After many months of anticipation, fans of the most-watched ninja anime worldwide will finally have the series they’ve been eagerly awaiting, once again starring Naruto.

This new anime will premiere on September 3rd, and it’s confirmed that each episode will have a duration of 30 minutes. If you’re interested in watching the new Naruto anime, make sure to note down the release dates for each episode:

  • Episode 1 – September 3rd
  • Episode 2 – September 10th
  • Episode 3 – September 17th
  • Episode 4 – September 24th

Information about this new anime is limited, but it’s known that it will feature new versions of the original series’ songs: ‘GO!!!’ and ‘Viva☆Rock,’ both by the group Flow. Additionally, the responsible studio is once again Studio Pierrot, known for bringing Naruto, Naruto: Shippuden, and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations to life.

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However, it’s unknown whether the new Naruto anime will officially arrive in Spain and whether it will be released on the same dates.

Following its pattern, it would be logical to assume that Crunchyroll, the anime streaming platform, would be responsible for bringing it to Spain. But for now, this is something that hasn’t been confirmed, so we’ll have to stay vigilant to find out what ultimately happens.

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Isekai: The Anime Trend Explained – What It Is and Why It’s Taking Over

One of the wackiest, weirdest, and funniest anime genres of the 21st century, a refreshing mix of media and stories squeezed almost to its last consequences.

You might have read this title and thought, “Two ‘isekai’ in the middle,” a symbol that indeed you don’t know what isekai is, why it’s trending, and how to rectify the mistake of never having watched or read one of the most eccentric, peculiar, and entertaining anime genres of the 21st century – a blend of mediums and stories that’s refreshing and nearly pushed to its limits.

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Isekai to the water

Imagine one day you’re playing a video game, take a nap, and suddenly find yourself inside the game. Or worse yet, you die and transform into a sword-wielding hero ready to embark on a quest. That, essentially, would make you the protagonist of an isekai. Essentially, the genre usually revolves around ordinary people who somehow end up in a strange world (often resembling a video game), although at times, the trope has been reversed, with characters from that world ending up in the real world.

Typically, the protagonist of an isekai tends to be “the chosen one,” but that’s not always the case. In fact, more recently, it has become common to twist the trope, with the protagonist becoming the villain of the game, despised by everyone, a mere non-playable background character, or even a non-human enemy, as seen in ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.’

The genre, although it might seem like a modern craze, actually began in the early 20th century when, in 1918, children were taught the story of Urashima Taro, a fisherman who was dragged into an underwater world, met a princess, and upon returning to the present, realized he had traveled 300 years into the future. You might even be thinking that ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ or ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are isekai stories… and you’d be absolutely right.

‘Digimon,’ ‘Spirited Away,’ and ‘InuYasha’ are classic titles of the genre, but more recently, there’s been a trend of series with incredibly long names like ‘I Reincarnated as an Aristocrat with an Appraisal Skill to Ascend in Another World’ or ‘The Hero and His Elf Bride Open a Pizza Parlor in Another World.’

Level 1 characters, villains struggling to make ends meet, final bosses forced to establish an institutional framework… Isekai stories are, essentially, a reflection of contemporary society, ironic about its own consumption, unable to take itself seriously but secretly yearning to escape to another world in a quest for happiness.

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Master the Art of Binge-Watching: ‘One Pace’ Slashes 137 Hours from ‘One Piece

Do you want to get into the Grand Line without literally having to mortgage your entire life? Are you willing to become the King of the Pirates, but you have limited time?

We’ve all considered it at some point: watching ‘One Piece‘ once and for all to grasp what it’s all about. However, as you approach the staggering episode count of the anime, surpassing 1000 episodes, your enthusiasm wanes at lightning speed (and understandably so). Do you want to dive into the Grand Line without having to mortgage literally your entire life? Are you willing to become the Pirate King, but you’re constrained by limited time? We have the solution.

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Gomu gomu no scissors

‘One Pace‘ offers a way to watch ‘One Piece’ for the most impatient viewers. And for certain sagas, it’s the only way to avoid ending up frustrated by flashbacks, reactions, and the methods used to stretch a manga chapter into a twenty-minute episode. The concept aims to capture a tone more similar to the original, removing all filler moments and providing a more concise and improved viewing experience. To achieve this, they have a team of over 50 fans working to enhance the series on an international level.

So, how does it work? To put it in perspective, they’ve trimmed down 137 hours of ‘One Piece,’ which is a significant 45% reduction. In less time than you might expect, you can reach the Wano saga. For instance, watching all of Arabasta goes from 12 hours to just 7, and Skypiea shrinks from 15 hours to… a little less than two. Others are inevitably still quite long: Whole Cake Island is shortened from 33 hours to 22, which is a substantial cut, though still almost a full day of viewing.

This isn’t the only instance where an anime has been condensed and improved for better understanding. Take, for example, ‘Dragon Ball Kai,’ a professional project that condensed the 291 episodes of ‘Dragon Ball Z‘ into 167. It’s important to note that when anime is produced on a weekly basis, it often catches up to the manga, leading to breaks, non-canonical storylines, or extensive episode stretching, which can become quite frustrating.

There are no more excuses to not dive into ‘One Piece.’ They’re making it easier for you, nakama!

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Behind the Scenes: Witness the Metamorphosis of One Piece Characters – A Look at Their Inception to Present-day Designs!

Some of them were very clear (Luffy, Zoro, Nami and Sanji) and the rest… let’s say they were polished. For example, Chopper was, in the first group image, a smoking human-reindeer and Usopp was an adult pirate captain.

Few things have lasted as successfully in the popular imagination as ‘One Piece’. 26 years of almost uninterrupted publication (quite possibly 30), the life’s work of Eiichiro Oda that, surprisingly, began with a story that he told three times over the years, refining characters, style and plot, but in which everything that would follow was already included: ‘Romance dawn’.

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The king of pirates

Luffy is already in the first vignette of ‘Romance dawn’, and would last until the end as the key piece of all this gigantic plot. However, in the third story we can also see Nami alongside the Pirate King: in the first two stories she is accompanied by a certain Spiel and Ann. These are small subtle changes: for example, although Oda knew that, at the time of making the long story (five years, according to initial calculations), Shanks would give his straw hat to Luffy, in this first manga who gives it to him is his own grandfather (who in the manga did not appear until much later… And we already know how that ended).

But the most interesting thing to see the evolution of ‘One Piece‘ is to see the original designs in the different artbooks, where you can see that from the beginning it was clear that there would be ten crew members. Some were very clear (Luffy, Zoro, Nami and Sanji) and the rest… let’s say they were polished. For example, Chopper was, in the first group image, a smoking human-reno and Usopp an adult pirate captain.

The rest of the crew has been directly changed, sometimes for the worse. This is the case of Nami, who in her first designs was a thief with a mechanical arm and a gigantic axe. Not very useful to have to draw her every week, of course, but I just want you to imagine her giving giant axes left and right to get a few berris. Oda, you still have time to do it.

Instead of rushing like a man possessed into the unknown, Eiichiro Oda created, tweaked, reworked, replayed, moved and changed to his heart’s content to create his great masterpiece. And now that the end of the adventure is finally in sight, it’s time to remember the beginning. How we’ve changed, Luffy!

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