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Enlisting new characters in the anime has always remained a part of the trend in the anime industry. Most of these characters were a part of previous arcs and they reappeared often considering it as a need of an hour. However, they have a great role to keep the audience engaged and remind them of those adventurous arcs.

Many anime series are about to bring their popular characters back in the current arcs. Pokémon Journeys has recently featured a new character, Sonia. Now, Digimon Adventure has taken a step ahead and for your information this time the new character that has recently made its entrance in the anime is a villainy in nature.

Having an evil character on board will no doubt be a fun part for Digimon fans. The devious character is Devimon. For those who are unaware of Devimon, let us introduce you to this character. He made his debut in Digimon adventure’s first version in 1999. Devimon is the main antagonist of the series and quite powerful.

The character being devious in nature is full of negative energies. From appearance based on its evil nature, it has given its iconic look. Red burning eyes, straight posture and sharp, bright black wings represents his false nature.

The Devimon has made his entrance in the recent episode of Digimon Adventure. In which the character fully takes advantage of his dark powers by attacking the lead cast of the anime.

While summarizing, the plot of Digimon Adventure revolves around the Digi world. In it, the players can train their electronic monster. In return, they fight against each other as per the order from their trainer. The Digimon Adventure Reboot has created such a huge fan base in such a short time. Now, it is looking forward to entertaining its viewers by adding new characters and advancing their digivices.

Our all-time favourite Pokémon Journeys is in full swing after facing a hiatus. Now the series is continuously releasing its enchanting episodes with a strong and new storyline, engaging plots, along with the mesmerizing animation. The latest episode the Pokémon Journeys released on July 5, 2020. The section, “A Heroic Legend! Dande’s Ultimate Battle!!”, is starring Sonia.

The Pokémon owned by the Sonia is Yamper. This character has already made its debut in numerous sections of Pokémon, though it is the game, TCG or the manga, it is the first time Sonia is featuring in Pokémon Journeys.

The Japanese voice actor is Lynn and the English voice dub for the character is provided by Allegra Clark. Whereas, in the Pokémon Journeys the dub artist behind Sonia’s character is Marina Inoue as Momo Yaoyorozu in My Hero Academia.

She is a part of Galar Region and the granddaughter of Professor Magnolia. Pokémon fans know Professor Magnolia with the reference Pokémon Professor.

The character meets the main protagonists of the series Ash Ketchum and his Pokémon partner Pikachu in the recent episode. The Ash and Goh travelled to the Galar region to witness the fight between Leon and Raihan. The battle became immensely intense after they use Kyodaimax. The two main characters including Ash and Goh encountered the sonia, who reveals the mysteries behind the Darkest Day.

The series is flipping its script in several ways to keep its viewers in the loop. The franchise has always put efforts to give the audience
a good time with their favourite characters. Adding Sonia in the Pokémon Journeys is a sound decision and a step towards making the series more interesting for its viewers. So, what are you waiting for? go and discover the adventures of Ash, Pikachu, Goh, Sonia and her Pokémon, Yamper.

This year the COVID-19 pandemic struck this world and caused an immense loss both in terms of life and money. To avoid any further loss several ceremonies cancelled by authorities, and various performances turned into a virtual one. Now, when there is no room for any physical event in the near future lot of organizing companies are in loss.

Among those companies, one is Pia Sōken. It is one of the famous Japanese live entertainment company, responsible to provide live events such as concerts, shows and various other performances. Recently at the end of the previous month, the company released its report about the loss it has had to face this year. According to the report released on June 30, the company had a significant loss.

The total revenue of the company for the year is approx. 180 billion yen, in more precise term it is 183.6 billion yen. The income is much less than the last year, which was 629.5 billion yen. The difference between the revenues of two year is 445.9 billion yen.

This much difference is impossible to attain for any highly rated organization but, all the credits go to COVID-19 and the scenarios it created. In terms of percentage, the loss that the company had to face this year is 70%.

According to the source, there is a graph showing the revenues that the company had achieved in its last 11 years. The chart starts from the year 2010 and according to the diagram, it is the biggest drop that Pia Sōken has faced till yet. The event organizing company which was in ascending order for the last three consecutive years and 2020 could be its 4th successful year. But, in the meantime, the pandemic hit this world and ceased most of the workings and events.

Hello anime lovers, we know the cancellation of EVO 2020 has disheartened you. But, at the same time, we have something good for all the anime lovers. Your favourite fantasy game The World Ends With You is all geared up to hit your screen but in a different manner. Yes, the game under the banner of Square Enix and Jupiter is on its way in the form of an anime series.

Almost all the official sites of The World Ends With Us have played their role efficiently to endorse the anime. Though it is the twitter account, YouTube Channel or website of The World Ends With You, all of them promote the new animated series. Along with them the Anime Expo Lite 2020 reveal it so well in its annual event.

Well, anime gaming fans you have to wait sometime to have this brand new anime series. According to the trailer, the anime is supposed to release in 2021. However, there is no confirm schedule regarding the exact date or even a month but, there is a hope that anime series of the most followed game of its era will be here asap.

The trailer of The World Ends With You’s Animated series starts with its main character in an unknown world. Yes, your all-time favourite Neku Sakuraba (a teenage boy who is quite anti-social) is trap inside the Reaper’s game. The overall trailer is full of adventure and lots of gaming stuff to keep gaming fans engaged in the storyline.

At the end of the teaser the anime give details of its creators which include the following:

Director: Kazuya Ichikawa

Screen Writer: Midori Goto

Character Design: Tetsuya Nomura & Gen Kobayashi

Music: Takiharu Ishimoto

Production: DOMERICA & SHIN-EI ANIMATION

For more information about this upcoming anime check out the official platforms of The World Ends With You.

Fire Force Season 2: under the banner of David Production released this July on its first Thursday. It was the most awaited anime series of this era and now, it is here to entertain its fans.

Its simulDub version premiered by the Funimation Con on 4th of July. The dub version took its slot just after a day of the release of the Fire Force Season 2 in Japan.

Lot of expectations were associated with the new season of Fire Force and no doubt the opening theme was up to the mark. After its release on 3rd July 2020, the series rock the screens with its marvelous performance.

The official network of Fire Force Season 2 is MBS (Mainichi Broadcasting System) and TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System). Most of the staff of the recent season is almost same with few exceptions. Such as Tatsumi Minakawa is the director of the latest season of Fire Force whereas,  Yuki Yase was the director of the previous season.

The season gave its debut with an enchanting “Sparkling Theme”. The opening theme song was performed by Aimer a popular Japanese singer and lyricist. She has various outstanding songs under her name such as Mabayui Bakari, Hana no Uta, everlasting snow and various other titles.

The opening theme of Fire Force Season 2 has an iconic Fire Force style with mind-blowing features. The theme as per its name which is Sparkling Again representing the second season of Fire Force. It was quite good enough to surprise the fans with its signature igniting feet and the thrilling action.

As per the announcement from the creators of an anime, the Ending Theme Song is from the Cider Girl. Last but certainly not the least the anime has some new characters for its viewers. Such as Ogun Montogomery, Pan Ko Paat, Kasugatani Inka, Scop and Yata.

Funimation is one of the world’s famous anime streaming sites. The network is popular because of its East Asian content, especially the anime-related one all over from Japan. Funimation always brings out the content in dub format for dub lovers.

This dubbing from the Funimation helps it to stand out among other anime streaming sites. Not only those who admire dubs over subtitles but other people are also using this streaming site. Funimation is continuously trying its best to bring more dub version of world’s famous anime series and to add more and more anime in its growing library.

Now, to neutralize this scorching heat Funimation has a whole list of fantastic anime. Recently the streaming network announced the line up of this Summer along with their release dates on its platform. The following line up is divided into two sections in which you will have both the returning title and the new anime. So, get ready for this roller coaster of the top-rated anime on Funimation. 

• The Fires Force Season 2 and Super HxEros have already started from July 3.
• Lapis Re: LiGHTs will premiere along with Bungo & Alchemist -Gears of Judgment on July 4.
• Muhyo & Roji’s Bureau of Supernatural Investigation and Deca Denca will release on 7 and 8 July respectively.
• Another new anime is in the line up which is Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out. It will release on 10 July.
• After 10 July there is a short pause of 14 days, on July 24 you can catch Appare-ranman!.
• Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater will release on July 28.
• After 2 days The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED will be there, to entertain the viewers on July 30.

However, the dates for other series such as A Certain Scientific Realgun T and the second season of No Guns Life haven’t announced yet.

Hey folks, there is a new streaming service known as RetroCrush in the anime kingdom. This new service is free but has some advertisements which will pop on your screens. For your surprise, the recent streaming service along with the general browser is available on apps which are accessible on different mediums. Along with its vast network on apps and browser, it has a YouTube channel to keep its audience updated.

In the month of March, this newly launched streaming site enrolled several anime at its platform. Here is the list of those anime:

• Demon City Shinjuku
• Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer
• Space Adventure Cobra – The Movie
• Go Nagai’s Devil Lady
• Fuse: Memoirs of The Hunter Girl
• Virtua Fighter
• Project A-Ko
• Magical Angel Creamy Mami
• Wicked City
• Golgo 13: The Professional
• Angel Cop
• Twilight of The Cockroaches

Later in the month of June, the RetroCrush added following anime on its platform:

• BlackJack 
• A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose – 
• Undersea Super Train: Marine Express
• True Tears 
• The Story of SaiunkokuJungle Emperor Leo 
• Miss Machiko 
• Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! 

Now, when we are in the start of July the RetroCrush has something new for its viewers. Recently, the streaming service succeeded to achieve a license of the following anime and will release on consecutive Fridays in July. 

• One-Million Year Trip: Bander Book – July 3
• Bagi, the Monster of Mighty Nature – July 3
• Ambassador Magma – July 10
• Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick – July 10
• Voltes V – July 17
• Shin Getter Robo – July 17
• ItaKiss – July 24
• Project A-Ko 2: Plot of the Daitokuji Financial Group- July 31
• Project A-ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody – July 31
• Project A-Ko 4: Final – July 31

So, what are you waiting for? Go and watch your favourite anime on RetroCrush.

The most awaited gaming tournament of the year was just around the corner when it received official cancellation from its authorities.

Yes, this is a news which can upset your mood, but the Evolution Championship Series 2020 is finally cancelled after an allegation on its CEO.

The event which was previously supposed to happen from July 31 to August 2 of this year in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Resort. Later postponed to July 4 as an online event which had to continue till August 2 is finally cancelled. 

The official twitter account of EVO also announced the cancellation of their anime gaming tournament. According to the tweet, the new CEO is Tonny Cannon and Juey Cuellar is no longer a CEO of EVO.

Further, in the statement, EVO cleared that the company will refund the amount to its participants and it will still donate in the project HOPE as promised.

According to the source, the two big franchises of the gaming world have pulled their hands off from this event. Those gaming companies are Capcom’s “Street Fighter” and NetherRealm’s “Mortal Kombat. Without such sponsors, the tournament seems impossible. The Capcom fighter also tweets about the current situation while announcing the separation from EVO 2020. Later in the statement, the Capcom apologize to the players who were looking forward to the fighting tournament.

EVO 2020 was the most anticipated anime gaming tournament of the year and anime fans were truly excited about it. The recent news about the cancellation of the event is no doubt a difficult thing for anime game lovers to digest, but according to the context of current scenario which is the withdrawal of support from different franchises and gaming partners. It must be difficult for the Evolution Championship Series 2020 to happen with same enthusiasm like every year.

As we have already discussed in our previous posts that modifying manga into an anime has always remained a part of a trend. So, to continue this hierarchy another manga is here. This manga has already launched its anime TV series in 2019, and this time it is here with anime film. As per the record, fans are anxious to have this new anime film at cinemas asap.
We are talking about the famous manga Given from the artist Natsuki Kizu.

Now, after its anime TV series, the manga is about to hit our screens with its brand new film. But, there is a piece of news waiting for the fans. As you all know the ongoing pandemic has created several issues in production and release of numerous anime. The anime industry is surviving a lot in terms of delayed productions, postponement of dates and rescheduling the whole time table, to cope with the crisis.

New Date

The anime Given which was about to release on May 16 in Japan but, has been delayed due to the current COVID-19 crisis. The new date according to the creators of this anime is 22 August 2020. The gap between the two dates is not that much, and the expected date is almost near, so, hold your heart beats for this new anime. The anime film Given is producing under the same banner of its anime TV series, which is Lechre Studio.

Details

The writer of upcoming anime Given is Yuniko Ayanawho has also performed his duties in the anime series of the manga. Similar to the Yumiko Ayana, the director of anime Hikaru Yamaguchi has remained a part of its anime TV series. For further information, even the music for the anime film is from a similar origin Michiru and Centimillimental. Keep following the official platform of the Given to get more information related to the film.

The Pokémon franchise is always there to set new trends and achieve new milestones. The anime never failed to amaze its viewers through its excellent plotting, thrilling adventures and great backgrounds.

Like every time the Pokémon series has something for its fans. After a hiatus of more than a month from April 19 to the end of May, the series is back from June 7, 2020. This time it has returned with some more adventures of Ash Ketchum, its Pokémon partner Pikachu and the other protagonists of Pokémon Journeys such as Goah and its Pokémon.

The Pokémon Journeys from its start receives an appraisal from fans throughout the globe. Now, after returning from hiatus the creators are working to bring the new fantasy of Ash, Pikachu and Goah. According to the recent update, the series has taken few steps ahead after twisting its storyline.

In the recent episode on June 28, 2020, the Pokémon Journeys features a contest in which the Pokémon were judged based on their power to jump. Since Goah’s partner Koiking being quite a week unable to jump that high. So, goah being his trainer help Magikarp to learn.

Along with all his basic training, he told his Pokémon his secrets moves just to win the high jump contest. Whereas, in the end, after many fail attempts the Goah’s Koiking finally succeeded to have a great jump but, for our surprise, the jump was that much high that Goah’s partner went into space.

Well, for the next update regarding the competition and the Magikarp’s travel into space do not forget to watch the series. The Pokémon series is successfully running from a long time and it has never left any stone unturned to keep the ash and Pikachu’s fan entertained. The Pokémon is quite popular among all age groups.