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Schedule, links for the Mappa 10th anniversary event showcase, with new details on the Chainsaw Man anime and several projects

Netflixs big bet on anime is changing the Japanese animation industry, says expert Yasuke, a new Netflix original animated series, is drawing attention for the way it both subverts the traditional Japanese anime genre, while also remixing classic tropes in a way that appeals to North American and other global audiences.  Social Sharing CBC Radio · Posted: Apr 30, 2021 6:32 PM ET | Last Updated: April 30 Netflixs latest anime original, Yasuke, tells the story of Japans first-recorded Black s...

Shonen Jump There’s no easy way to summarize this material for newcomers, so best to just go with it: The “Shibuya Incident” arc saw malevolent Curse spirits succeed in getting Yuuji to eat more of Sukuna’s fingers, and the demon reacted to the good news by going on a rampage while hijacking Yuuji’s body. To make matters worse, the Incident was also used to kickstart an incoming battle royale called the Culling Game, for which Yuuji and Fushiguro are woefully unprepared. (Where’s Ku...

Set in war-torn feudal Japan, Yasuke revolves around the real-life story of a Black samurai who lived in Japan during the 16th century. According to a synopsis from Netflix, he struggles to live a peaceful life following a past filled with violence. “But when a local village becomes the center of social upheaval between warring daimyo, Yasuke must take up his sword and transport a mysterious child who is the target of dark forces and bloodthirsty warlords.” Marking a slight departure from ...

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 18 Screenshots And Preview Summary Revealed Screenshots and episode preview for Jujutsu Kaisen episode 18 coming this Friday February 12 for Crunchyroll Premium members. Jujutsu Kaisen anime adaptation shared the synopsis and preview screenshots for episode 18. Needless to say, these synopsis don’t reveal much. They’re typical anime pre airing time summaries that don’t say anything. But they’re better than nothing if you’re incredibly impatient. For those wishin...

Attack on Titan is a few episodes into its fifth season, and the shows final hurrah has been a treat so far. Despite a new studio taking over the anime, Attack on Titan feels as fresh as ever under its new direction. Still, there will always be those unsatisfied with the change, and a group of [...]