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HIDIVE Winter 2024 Anime Lineup to Include Uncensored Simulcasts

The popular anime streaming service HIDIVE has announced its Winter 2024 season lineup, which includes highly anticipated uncensored simulcasts.

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One-Punch Man Artist Releases New "Pilot Film" Videos for Original Project Zaiyuki

One of the most renowned manga artists today, One-Punch Man's Yusuke Murata, shows off his animation skills in new videos for his project Zaiyuki.

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Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Fan Anime "Better Than Studio Pierrot"

A Boruto: Two Blue Vortex fan video by Kibisu Animation has been called "better than Studio Pierrot," the studio behind the Naruto and Boruto anime.

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One Piece Fans in China Get Inadvertent Kuma Spoilers Thanks to Skyscraper Promo

Manga panels from the most recent One Piece chapter displayed on skyscrapers in China may have inadvertently spoiled Kuma's tragic past for fans.

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Psycho-Pass Gets Made-to-Order Replica Watches Based on Anime's Wristlink

Movic announces the release of made-to-order wristwatches modeled on the Wristlinks used by the Public Safety Bureau in cyberpunk classic Psycho-Pass.

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Veteran Bleach Animator Slams New Plans to Generate Anime at Just 10% of Cost

A veteran Bleach and Attack on Titan animator slams plans for the newly-announced "light anime," which will generate anime at just 10% of the cost.

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Code Geass Staff Tease Nostalgic Return to Franchise Highs

Code Geass anime staff involved in the Rozé of the Recapture film series tease a nostalgic return to the highs of Lelouch of the Rebellion.

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Dragon Ball Namek Trend Makes a Run for Best Anime Meme of 2023

Dragon Ball memes go viral as X users put any and every fictional character (and some rappers) on Planet Namek.

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Retro Beyblade Anime Makes Mad Dash for Edgiest Show of 2023

In a late twist, popular Beyblade anime of old are making a resurgence -- with viral clips showcasing the franchise's surprising edginess.

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MAPPA's Harsh Workloads Become a Highlight of JJK Culling Game Sequel Announcement

Jujutsu Kaisen's Season 2 sequel is officially in the works -- and many are concerned about the physical toll it will have on MAPPA's animators.

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Newly-Released Snorlax Pokémon Series "Too Adorable" for the Internet

Snorlax is the star of the show in his own internet miniseries featuring the lovable oaf Pokémon and his many friends.

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Bandai Candy Transforms Spy x Family's Anya Forger Into Delicious Japanese Mochi

Bandai Candy creates a new line of Japanese mochi depicting the many adorable faces of Spy x Family's fan-favorite character, Anya Forger.

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Shonen Jump Leadership Reveals the Best Way to Get a Manga Live-Action Adaptation

A leading Shonen Jump editor tells readers how to ensure their their favorite manga or anime gets the live-action treatment like One Piece.

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Japan's Biggest Anime Outlet Reveals Most Anticipated Shows of 2024

Major Japanese outlet Animate Times finally unveils its voters' most anticipated anime of the Winter 2024 season, with big changes from last time.

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Shonen Sunday Editor-in-Chief: "Frieren Will Surpass Demon Slayer"

The editor-in-chief of Shonen Jump competitor Weekly Shonen Sunday believes that Frieren will surpass Demon Slayer in popularity within five years.

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Iconic Mecha Anime Macross Is Getting a Kabuki Collaboration

The iconic mecha series Macross -- known for its giant robots and idols -- is getting a kabuki celebration at one of the oldest theaters in Japan.

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Hayao Miyazaki's First Animated Series to Receive Stage Adaptation

Hayao Miyazaki's beloved 1978 television series, Future Boy Conan, announces a new stage version designed to bring the story to a new generation.

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Crunchyroll Confirms One Piece Gear 5 Episode Really Did Break the Internet

Major anime streamer Crunchyroll confirms that One Piece Episode 1071 really did crash its servers, validating the anime's global reach.

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Studio Ghibli Releases New High-Grade Pencils So You Can Draw Like Miyazaki

The legendary anime studio's new line of merchandise gives Ghibli fans the power to draw with their favorite characters from the company's films.

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Best One Piece Arcs Ranked by Live Action's Zoro 'Shatters' Eardrums

Netflix's One Piece live-action star Mackenyu Arata demonstrates his fandom as he reveals his favorite arcs from the ongoing One Piece anime.

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