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Have you heard about Russia Banning Isekai Anime? It’s a piece of sad news for all the Russian anime fans this time. Popular isekai anime KonoSuba, That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime, and multiple other anime series have been taken down from websites in Russia. The order came after Russian courts recognized that the isekai animes “promote reincarnation beliefs,” which is inappropriate for certain audiences.

Most anime series of the genre shows that “after death, there can be a more full and interesting life, free from the control of one’s parents.” Hence, this belief was not something they want to project to the audience. As a result, they have put a lifetime ban on all isekai animes that project this ideation publicly. Let us take a deeper look into the matter.

Russia Banning Isekai Anime: Reason For The Ban?

On Monday, the Russian district court of Saint Petersburg announced a total ban on five isekai anime series. This came under Russian federal law for the protection of children from harmful information. The anime series that were taken down include KonoSuba, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Zombie Land Saga, Nekopara, and Princess Lover!.

The announcement came out on the court’s official Telegram channel. The official press service of the court says that the decision of ban came under the considerations of experts. The court also mentioned that the evidence of one believing in the concepts of a parallel world is highly visible in the anime audience. Moreover, the court stated that KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! promotes reincarnation beliefs projecting a wholesome world after one’s death. They portray life after death to be adventurous and magical. Hence, this can lead to people inclining towards the afterlife more.

Earlier Ban On Death Note

Death Note, Tokyo Ghoul, and Inuyashiki are also taken off the net in Russia since January. The bans were implemented after the court of St. Petersburg decided the content of these shows was inappropriate for audiences. The government ended up banning a number of sites, including Animejapan.tv, Animego.org, Jut.su and Animeonline.cc.

The court took these decisions after the claims of Russian teens reenacting violent scenes from the anime shows. Hence, after they ordered the bans, the officials took down both Death Note and Inuyashiki from the official anime bingeing websites.

Russia Banning Isekai Anime: Causes

The prosecutors who were favoring the ban of such shows say that anime series like Death Note, Tokyo Ghoul, and Inuyashiki provide dangerous content for teenage audiences. For evidence, he presented the case of a teenage boy who committed suicide. The boy owned the Death Note manga, and it allegedly related to his death. On the other hand, the prosecutor mentioned another tragic case of a teenage boy who fell out of a window. However, the boy’s dressing was much similar to that of the protagonist of Death Note. Besides, similar reasons play out for Russia banning isekai anime as well.

What are your thoughts about the bans on these anime series in Russia? Do you think it is justified to take down shows on these grounds? Share your thoughts in the comment section. For more updates on the anime world, please keep visiting our site.

One Piece Episode 972, titled “The End of the Battle! Oden vs. Kaido!” is just two days away. Are you excited to watch the new episode? So are we. The tensions and troubles are increasing as One Piece approaches the thousandth episode. Everyone and everything is going haywire in the face of danger. It will be worth watching what the new edition has in store for us this time.

It’s almost been two years since we saw Oden come back to the Land of Wano. The last war between the Gecko Pirates and the Animal Kingdom Pirates was held in Ringo. In the battle, we saw Gecko Moria and Kaido facing one another. Another twist that came was the revelation that the God of the Blade Ryuma’s grave was vandalized. On the other hand, in the flower capital, Oden continues to enjoy his lavish life. Yet, Orochi remains a Shogun amid all this. One Piece had visited the great war that happened in Oden’s era. So, let’s explore what will happen in the upcoming episode of the popular series.

One Piece Episode 972: Plot Details

One Piece Episode 972 is titled “The End of the Battle! Oden vs. Kaido!.” It will feature Oden and members of Akazaya Nine going off to Kaido to take him down. However, they are shocked when they get to know that there was a traitor in the team. One of Oden’s associates was planted among the group who already told Kaido about the attack. As a result, Kaido was all prepared with a thousand soldiers to face Oden and the others when they arrive. It is evident that this is a time for war now. Oden and Kaido will be up against each other.

The next episode will have an epic battle scene between Kaido and Oden & Akazaya Nine. As the title suggests, this will be one of the most intriguing and amazingly unequal fights of the show. If you look at the manga, it points towards an incredible scene where Oden takes on Kaido’s dragon and cuts the creature into two. It will be worth watching how this scene comes to life in the anime.

Previously on One Piece Episode 971

In Episode 971, we saw that the Gecko Pirates were up against the Animal Kingdom Pirates during the second year of Oden’s return to Wano. Here, Oden is still unstable and continues to make a fool of himself. People of the country make fun of him, but he still appears to perform his ridiculing dance every week. Five years later, Orochi returns to Kuri only to tell Oden that he wished to erect weapon factories there. Hence, Orochi tells him that he has imprisoned Hyogoro and handed him over to Kaido. In fact, Hyogoro’s wife is also under their arrest. On the other hand, he plans to break the promise by staying in the country with Kaido.

One Piece Episode 972: Release Date

So, One Piece Episode 972 is only two days away now. The episode is slated to release on Sunday, 2 May 2021, at 9:30 AM. One can watch One Piece online on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Netflix on a minimal subscription. As soon as the episode releases, we will be dissecting all the easter eggs of the new one.

Are you excited to watch the next episode? What do you think will happen in the ultimate battle? Share your thoughts in the comment section. For more updates on One Piece, keep visiting this corner.

Yuru Camp is a fan-favorite, critically-acclaimed anime series of recent times. The viewers loved its adventure elements, and when the makers announced it would receive a spin-off, they were pretty excited for the new series as well. Heya Camp, a short-form spin-off of Yuru Camp, premiered this year and lived up to the expectation of the fans. Hence, they are now demanding to see Heya Camp Season 2. So, will it ever happen? Here is everything to know.

Heya Camp, also known as Room Camp, is a Japanese slice-of-life comedy anime series. It is a short story collection of a famous manga titled Laid-Back Camp. C-Station animated the story into an anime adaptation that was licensed by Crunchyroll and Medialink. The viewers saw its debut episode on January 6, 2020. The television series ran for 12 episodes and concluded on March 23 of the same year. Since then, its fans are demanding its sequel.

Room Camp Anime Review

The spin-off series turned out to be one of the most pleasant and enjoyable shows of the past few years. All episodes are equally enjoyable, which makes it a perfect show to watch while relaxing. Outdoor Activity Club fascinated the viewers with the pleasing exploration in Yamanashi Prefecture. The show is full of interesting places and tasty meals. Since it is a coming-of-age series, it focused on the development of its characters as well. Room Camp has one of the most interesting sets of characters with a really adorable appearance.

However, there were some moments in which the major characters were not present. Along with that, the only disappointing thing is that the anime didn’t have any camping scenes despite being titled Heya Camp. Except for these things, everything about this short series was commendable. Overall, the viewers had a great experience, and they didn’t regret binging the show.

Heya Camp Season 2: Renewal Status!

As we mentioned above, the spin-off impressed the viewers and received good ratings for them. The critics also praised the show. Currently, the show holds a decent score of 7.22 on MAL as well as other rating platforms. The debut season of the anime was full of filler content and took its time to develop the plot. Despite that, the viewers enjoyed it. They even want to see more of this show. However, by the looks of the series, it seems like it was only released to fill the time gap between the first and the second season of Yuru Camp. Since its second season concluded recently, it’s plausible that Studio C-Station will renew Heya Camp Season 2 for the same reason again.

Heya Camp Season 2: Release Date

It is hard to predict the sequel’s release date until it gets an official renewal from the production company. According to its previous release pattern, if the green light comes in the upcoming month, Heya Camp Season should release in the Winters 2021 session. However, to know its official release date, we have to wait for an announcement from the makers.

The fans began to ask about Suppose A Kid From The last Dungeon Boonies Moved To A Starter Town Season 2 right after the first season ended. It has only been a few weeks, but a lot of heated discussions already surface online. There are two groups, one who liked the debut installment and the other one who did not. However, both these groups want to know whether there will be a second season or not. So, here is everything to know. 

Suppose A Kid From The last Dungeon Boonies Moved To A Starter Town, aka Tatoeba Last Dungeon Mae no Mura no Shounen ga Joban no Machi de Kurasu Youna Monogatari, is a Japanese comedy fantasy anime series. Liden Films adapted Toshio Satou’s light novel of the same name into a television anime series. Its first episode premiered on January 4, 2021, whereas the finale aired on March 22, 2021, after running for twelve episodes. 

Light Novel Vs Anime Adaptation 

Whenever fans watch any anime series because of the good reviews of its source material, they expect a faithful adaptation from the makers. The first season of this newly arrived show didn’t come as a typical fantasy series. It focused more on the comedic side, due to which, the humor in it was pretty decent. The inaugural season exhausted five volumes of the LN series, and that too in just twelves episodes. Thus, the pacing was way too fast. Not only that, but the anime skipped some important chapters as well.

On the other hand, there were some minor changes, too, as the anime adaptation changed some lines from the LN. Except for these things, the show remained loyal to its source material. The good thing is that Liden Films still has seven books left to create Suppose A Kid From The last Dungeon Boonies Moved To A Starter Town Season 2.

Suppose A Kid From The last Dungeon Boonies Moved To A Starter Town Season 2: Renewal Status!

As we mentioned above, this show’s viewers got divided into two groups after the season finale. While one-half gave it a pretty high rating, it was below average for others. As a result, the anime only got average ratings in the end. Its critical reception is also the same. According to some LN readers, the pacing of the debut season was rushed only to introduce the major antagonists.

The LN series grows a lot more interesting after the fifth volume, and the real plot will start after it. Therefore, they are looking forward to watching more episodes of it. So, despite getting average reviews and ratings, the chances for the anime’s sequel to happen are quite high. 

Suppose A Kid From The Last Dungeon Boonies Moved To A Starter Town Season 2: Release Date

LasDan anime series managed to get popular in a very short time. It exceeded everyone’s expectations in terms of popularity. As a result, the demand for its second season is also increasing day by day. The chances are that Liden Films will renew the show for a sequel this very year. If that happens, fans can expect to see the premiere of LasDan Season 2 sometime in 2022.

The fans have been waiting for the release of Demon Lord Retry Season 2 for almost two years now. With time they are getting more and more desperate to see the sequel of the anime series. After hearing a lot of rumors, the fans now want makers to confirm whether the anime will return to the screens or not. So, will the show get a renewal? Here are all the latest details.

Demon Lord Retry, also known as Maou-Sama Ritorai in Japanese, is an action fantasy isekai anime series. Studio Ekachi Epilka adapted the light novel series of the same title by Kurone Kanzaki to produce the anime. The viewers saw its first episode on July 4, 2019, while the series ended on September 19 of the same year after running for twelve episodes. This short-run was not enough for the fans, and they are now demanding to see more episodes of this show. 

Demon Lord Retry Season 2: Canceled Or Renewed? 

Despite coming from a small studio, this show managed to perform very well. In fact, it gained a lot of popularity in a very short period of time. As a result, the demand for the second season of anime also increased. After the completion of its debut installment in 2019, a lot of rumors began to surface online that the makers have already renewed Demon Lord Retry Season 2. However, the officials have never confirmed this news. All those rumors began to circulate because of the final episode of the first season. In the closing moments of the season finale, the screen reads, “to be continued.” This made the fans think that the series has already been renewed for its sequel. However, the official renewal is yet to come, and we will update this section as soon as it arrives. 

Is There Enough Source Material For A New Season?

As we stated above, the anime series adapted its plot from the Maou-Sama Ritorai LN series. It began to serialize in 2016 and ended after publishing only three books. The author soon announced the second edition of the light novel series and has released a total of seven volumes so far. Later on, when Studio Ekachi Epilka picked up the story for television anime adaptation, it only used the initial two books for the first season. Therefore, the production studio has a total of eight volumes to adapt in Demon Lord Retry Season 2. Hence, fans don’t have to worry about the content to adapt as more than enough is available. 

Maou-Sama Ritorai: Plot Details!

The story of this show revolves around an ordinary guy named Akira Ono. He has been in charge of MMORPG for the last 15 years. When he was about to shut its servers, he finds himself in the game. He got the body of the demon lord of the game, Hakuto Kunai. Akira met a girl named Aku in the game and saved her from the demons. However, he realized that he didn’t create any of these characters. Therefore, he went on a quest to find out what actually happened. His main purpose was to find out who summoned him in the game and why. 

Demon Lord Retry Season 2: Release Date

The creators hinted that the anime would continue at the end of this debut season. Despite that, they are yet to give the green light to its second season officially. The show got received a great response from the viewers and is quite popular as well. However, the critics gave it a mixed response and compared it to Overlord. Studio Ekachi Epilka hasn’t picked any new show after releasing its first season. So, there is a possibility that it might be busy with the production of Demon Lord Retry Season 2. The chances for the return of this show are great, and the fans might hear its official announcement soon. If the renewal comes by the end of this year, the release date of the series might fall sometime towards the end of 2022.

Some anime shows are quite underrated, but they are too good to miss on. One such anime is Welcome To The Ballroom. It has everything a perfect sports drama needs to have. As a result, the viewers who watched the first installment began to ask about Welcome To The Ballroom Season 2 right after its completion. Over time, the series gained popularity, and now otakus from all around the world are demanding its sequel. So, will it ever happen? Continue reading to know.

Welcome To The Ballroom, also known as Ballroom E Youkoso in Japanese, is a sports comedy anime series. Production IG picked up the manga of the same title by Tomo Takeuchi to produce this show. The premiere episode of the television series adaptation hit the screens back on July 9, 2017. It ran for a total of 24 episodes and concluded in December of the same year. Even after more than three years, fans are still waiting for its sequel to get the green flag. 

Welcome To The Ballroom Season 2: Renewed Or Canceled? 

Sports anime usually perform well all over the world, especially if they have a decent storyline and character development. The same happened with this show as well. The Ballroom E Youkoso anime received a tremendous response upon its arrival from a global audience. Production IG was showered with compliments and admiration for its brilliant animation job in the series. Everything about the anime was close to perfect, and it left its viewers craving for more content. However, the audience now has only one complaint, which is the silence maintained by the creators. The officials are yet to reveal the future of the series. As a result, we still don’t have any hint about whether there will be Welcome To The Ballroom Season 2 or not. Given that there’s a huge demand for its return, the dedicated fanbase of the show is still hopeful for the second installment.

Do The Makers Have Enough Source Material?

As we mentioned, this sports drama follows its plot from a manga series. Tomo Takeuchi began the serialization of the Ballroom E Youkoso manga series back in 2011. He has published ten books so far, with the last one being published in January 2020. The poor health of Takeuchi slowed down the publication of this manga. The first season of the anime even surpassed the manga’s storyline due to the same reason.

Its creators ensure that the anime does not take a completely different route, although there will be few changes. Currently, Production IG does not have enough source material to produce a full-fledged 24 episode installment of Welcome To The Ballroom Season 2. As a result, the fans have to wait until the author publishes a few more volumes.

Ballroom E Youkoso: Plot Details!

The story of this anime revolves around Tatara Fujita, who is a third-year middle school student. He doesn’t have any plans for his future, and the guy isn’t even aware of what actually his dream is. However, he continuously tries to find his goal. One day when some people bully him for money, a man named Kaname Sengoku appears and saves him. He even invites Tatara to his dance studio. After joining the studio, Tatara becomes a dancer and enters a competitive world of Ballroom dancing.

Welcome To The Ballroom Season 2: Will There Be A Sequel?

After a great critical reception and good response from the viewers, fans of the sports anime thought the sequel would arrive in no time. However, it has been three years, and it didn’t happen so far. The show has a great score of 8.20 on MAL and is quite popular as well. Despite that, fans are yet to see the sequel and the main reason behind this is the lack of its source material. Production IG has to wait for several new volumes of its manga series before renewing Welcome To The Ballroom Season 2. So, the chances for the anime’s sequel will revive once the author begins to publish some new chapters.

Last year, a lot of romance anime series managed to catch the attention of the viewers. Koisuru Asteroid is one of those shows, and some fans even count it as one of the best romance anime of 2020. Thus, they are now waiting for Asteroid In Love Season 2 to witness those amazing astronomical facts and cute relationships between friends once again. So, will the sequel ever come out? Here are all the latest details. 

Asteroid in Love, also known as Koisuru Asteroid in Japanese, is a slice-of-life romance anime series. Doga Kobo picked up a four-panel manga series of the same name by Quro to produce the anime. This adaptation by Doga Kobo made its debut on January 3, 2020. It entertained the viewers for twelve episodes and ended on March 27, 2020. Since then, its fans are asking about the whereabouts of its sequel. 

Koisuru Asteroid Anime Review!

As we mentioned above, Koisuru Asteroid was one of the best romance anime of 2020. It received a great response from the viewers. However, it failed to impress the critics that much. Some viewers don’t consider this show in the romance genre as it didn’t have any sexual relationships in it. The anime focused on the relationship of friends who have a mutual love for astronomy. Doga Kobo did a fine job in animating it, and there wasn’t any flaw in its animation.

The comedic elements of the show were also great as it was full of high-energy jokes. The development of Asteroid In Love protagonists, Mira Kinohata and Ao Manaka were brilliant as well. They obtained the knowledge to explore the night sky by self-study. However, the makers tried to attract the viewers by adding space elements, but it didn’t quite work out as they expected. On the other hand, the show lacks some dramatic gripping elements as well. 

Asteroid In Love Season 2: Renewal Status

It has been a year, but the producers of the popular anime are yet to reveal its fate. By the looks of Season1’s finale, the second season seems highly unlikely. However, Ao and Mira didn’t find an asteroid in it. Plus, the debut season only adapted two out of the three volumes of its manga series. It is still in the run, and Doga Kobo will have enough source material after the author publishes one more book. However, the average ratings might create some trouble for its sequel. If the demand increases, the makers will certainly renew Asteroid In Love Season 2. So, the only thing the fans can do right now is to demand and support the renewal of the new season.

Asteroid In Love Season 2: Release Date

The release window of the anime’s second season will be more clear once the makers renew it officially. If Doga Kobo renews the show in the next few months, then it might release after a year or two. The fans can expect Asteroid In Love Season 2 to hit the screens in the second half of 2022. We will review this section once an official confirmation arrives.

Somali And The Forest Spirit was one of the most heart-rending shows that premiered last year. The ending of its debut installment left the viewers crying out for more episodes of the anime. As a result, the demand for Somali And The Forest Spirit Season 2 surged right after the finale aired. Moreover, with time, the popularity of the series has also increased. So, will the awaited sequel ever release? Keep reading to know.

Studio Satellite’s Somali And The Forest Spirit, also known as Somari to Mori no Kamisama in Japanese, is a slice-of-life adventure anime series. The animation studio picked up the manga of the same title by Yako Gureishi to produce the anime. Crunchyroll co-produced this show that premiered on January 9, 2020. After running for a total of 12 episodes, the anime concluded on March 26 of the same year. Since then, everyone is asking about the whereabouts of its sequel.

Somali And The Forest Spirit Season 2: Canceled or Renewed? 

The first season of the anime managed to engage the viewers emotionally. It beautifully presented the story of an old Golem and a young girl who traveled together and developed a father and daughter relationship. The viewers loved the concept and showered the debut season with love. Aside from the audience reception, the series managed to impress the critics as well. Despite all that, both Satelite and Hornets production studios are still silent about the future of the show. The demand for Somali And The Forest Season 2 is continuously rising, but the makers aren’t giving any response in return. However, they are yet to cancel or renew it for the second season.

Is There Enough Source Material?

Somari to Mori no Kamisama also follows the manga series in order to boost its sales. As a result, to continue the show, the production studio needs enough content to adapt. The serialization of this manga began in 2015 and has already ended in 2019. During this period, the author only published six books. They had to conclude the manga series early due to the poor health of its writer. The worst part of it all is that the first season of the anime already adapted five books. Therefore, Satelight and Hornet studio only has one volume to create Somali And The Forest Spirit Season 2. It is obvious that it won’t be enough for them to create a full-fledged sequel of the anime. 

Somari to Mori no Kamisama: Plot Details!

As we mentioned above, the story of the anime revolves around a girl named Somali and an old Golem. One fine day both of them met and began to travel together. One of them is a watchman of the forest, and the other one is a member of a ruined family. Both of them created a deep bond. At the same time, the human race is standing on the edge of extinction. Therefore, Golem takes responsibility for Somali. However, he only has one year left to live, and in that time, he decides to look for humans who will take care of her.

Somali And The Forest Spirit Season 2: Will There Be A Sequel? 

The anime got a tremendous response upon its arrival. It has a good score of 7.82 on MyAnimeList and similar higher ratings on other review platforms. Despite that, it seems like the anime is done for because of the poor health of mangaka Yako Gureishi. The available source material right now is not enough for the production company to make another season. On the other hand, the manga series has already ended too. Plus, the anime already provided a proper conclusion to the story of Somali and Golem. Therefore, it is likely that Somali And The Forest Spirit Season 2 will never happen. If it ever does, we will update this section as soon as possible.