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  • Top Anime Series In The US as of 2020

    We are presenting you the list of some top anime series in the US.

    1. DINO GIRL GAUKO:

    DINO GIRL GAUKO
    Photo Credit: Netflix

    RELEASE DATE:

    22nd Nov 2019

    GENRE:

    Children’s TV series / Comedy

    NETWORK:

    Netflix

    CREATOR:

    Akira Shigino

    WRITER:

    Kimiko Ueno

    DIRECTOR:

    Hitoshi Mogi

    NUMBER OF EPISODES:

    39

    It is An American-Japanese anime series specially designed for children. Dino Girl Gauko is a story of a girl Naoko Matsui who has a strange yet funny ability.

    Naoko possesses the power that whenever she is angry, she turns into a dragon. The plot of Dino Girl Gauko is interesting how that little girl carries her ability and anger issues.

    2. SEIS MANOS:

    SEIS MANOS
    Photo Credit: Powerhouse Animation Studios / Viz Production

    RELEASE DATE:

    October 2019

    GENRE:

    Action / Fiction / Martial Arts

    NETWORK:

    Netflix

    PRODUCTION:

    Powerhouse Animation Studios / Viz Production

    WRITER:

    Álvaro Rodríguez / Daniel Dominguez

    DIRECTOR:

    Willis Bulliner

    NUMBER OF EPISODES:

    8

    Seis Manos is a series full of martial arts. Chiu Lee Man, a martial art trainer, adopts three orphanages. He trained them all about martial arts.

    Unfortunally, the murder of trainer, Chiu Lee Man, left three of his students disheartened. His students planned to take revenge. Later on, in the series, they take revenge from the murderer.

    3. RWBY CHIBI:

    RWBY CHIBI
    Photo Credit: Rooster Teeth Production

    RELEASE DATE:

    Consists of 3 Seasons 

    • 1st Season: May 2016
    • 2nd Season: May 2017
    • 3rd Season : April 2018

    GENRE:

    Comedy

    NETWORK:

    • Rooster Teeth
    • Youtube

    STUDIO:

    Rooster Teeth Production

    RWBY Chibi is a comedy web series with 3 successful seasons. Despite the fact, its last season premiered in 2018 people are still waiting for its season 4.

    Each episode of RWBY Chibi is hardly 4 minutes long. It has a perfect balance of comedy which is more on lighter note and story that is easy to understand. There is no over dragging with plot and characters.

    4. GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045:

    GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045
    Photo Credit: Production I.G / Sola Digital Arts

    RELEASE DATE:

    April 23 to present

    GENRE:

    Action, Cyber

    NETWORK:

    Netflix

    STUDIO:

    Production I.G / Sola Digital Arts

    WRITER:

    Masamune Shirow

    DIRECTOR:

    Sinji Aromaki / Kenji Kamiyama

    It is a Japanese American anime series, based on manga the GHOST IN THE SHELL. The plot of Ghost in The Shell: SAC_2045 revolves around currency and cyber issues. In this anime series, the world is going through economic crises badly. However, to resolve these issues, Section 9, which work under the name GHOST is working with all its abilities and powers to save the world.

    5. CASTLEVANIA:

    CASTLEVANIA
    Photo Credit: Adi Shankar Animation

    RELEASE DATE:

    July 2017

    GENRE:

    Dark Fantasy, Horror

    NETWORK:

    Netflix

    PRODUCTION:

    Adi Shankar Animation

    WRITER:

    Warren Ellis

    DIRECTOR:

    Sam Deats, Adam Deats, Spencer Wan

    Castlevania is the well renowned American web TV series based on Japanese game Castlevania ll: Dracula’s Curse. It shows the relationship between vampire hunter, Trevor Belmont & half-human son of Dracula, Alucard. The two of them along with Sypha Belnades protect Wallachia from Dracula.

    Do let us know about your views in the comment section, what do you think of these anime series.

  • Top 5 Japanese Anime Series In 2020

    If you are an anime fan and willing to watch some exciting animated series, You must go with the Japanese anime series. Nowadays, Japan is the hub of animation, because of its back to back superb series in the anime world. In short, Japan is leading the world of animation. Therefore, we are listing below some of the top anime series from Japan.

    1. BNA: BRAND NEW ANIMAL

    BNA: BRAND NEW ANIMAL
    Photo Credit: Trigger

    RELEASE DATE:

    April 2020

    EPISODES:

    12

    GENRE:

    Fantasy

    STUDIO / PRODUCTION:

    Trigger

    NETWORK:

    Netflix, Fuji TV

    WRITER:

    Kazuki Nakashina

    DIRECTOR:

    Yoh Yoshinari

    BNA: BRAND NEW ANIMAL shows the story of beastmen or half-animal and half-human. In this series a girl Michiru who was living normally. Suddenly one day she turns into an animal-human.

    To hide from humans she ran away from them and meet another wolf-human named Shirou. In BNA there is the adventure of animal-human and how they find the reason behind Michiru’s turning into that creature.

    2. FATE/GRAND ORDER – ABSOLUTE DEMONIC FRONT: BABYLONIA

    FATE/GRAND ORDER – ABSOLUTE DEMONIC FRONT: BABYLONIA
    Photo Credit: CloverWorks

    RELEASE DATE:

    From 5th of Oct 2019 to 21st of March 2020

    GENRE:

    Adventure, Fantasy

    STUDIO:

    CloverWorks

    NETWORK:

    Tokyo MX

    DIRECTOR:

    Toshifumi Akiai

    Feito/Gurando Ōdā -Zettai Majuu Sensen Babironia is a Japanese series. Showing the struggle of organization named Chaldea. The objective of this organization is to reverse the destruction of humanity.

    To save humanity Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash Kyrielight go back to time. where in seventh singularity they meet the King Gilgamesh. However, from the help of king and Heroic Spirits they won the battle and get success in saving the mankind

    3. ISEKAI QUARTET

    ISEKAI QUARTET
    Photo Credit: Studio Puyukai

    RELEASE DATE:

    9 April 2019

    GENRE:

    Comedy

    STUDIO:

    Studio Puyukai

    NETWORK:

    Tokyo MX, Amiplus Asia

    WRITER:

    Minoru Ashina

    DIRECTOR:

    Minoru Ashina

    Isekai Karutetto also known as Isekai Quartet is showing a parallel world, with the touch of comedy in it. As a result of pressing a red buzzing button the characters from the series went into an unknown world.
    The anime series has a perfect balance of comedy. Indeed it is well described by its writer Minoru Ashina.

    4. CAROLE AND TUESDAY

    CAROLE AND TUESDAY
    Photo Credit: Bones

    RELEASE DATE:

    April 2019 to Oct 2019

    GENRE:

    Music

    STUDIO:

    Bones

    NETWORK:

    Fuji TV

    WRITER:

    Deko Akao, Yasuhiro Nakanishi

    DIRECTOR:

    Shinichirō Watanabe
    Motonobu Hori

    CAROLE AND TUESDAY is the story of two dedicated musicians. Tuesday Simmons who was a politician’s daughter and ran away along with her guitar and suitcase only. Whereas, in the same way Carole Stanley an orphanage, who knows piano very well. Both of them make their duo under the name CAROLE AND TUESDAY.

    5. GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045

    GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045
    Photo Credit: Production I.G / Sola Digital Arts

    RELEASE DATE:

    April 23 to present

    GENRE:

    Action, Cyber

    STUDIO:

    Production I.G
    Sola Digital Arts

    NETWORK:

    Netflix

    WRITER:

    Masamune Shirow

    DIRECTOR:

    Sinji Aromaki
    Kenji Kamiyama

    It is a Japanese American anime series, based on manga the GHOST IN THE SHELL. The plot of Ghost in The Shell: SAC_2045 revolves around currency and cyber issues.

    In this series, the world is going through economic crises badly. To resolve these issues, Section 9, who works under the name GHOST is working with all its abilities and powers to save the world.

  • Is Dragon Ball Going to Ruin Its Success?

    Doragon Bōru known as Dragon Ball, one of the top notched Japanese media franchise, established by Akira Toriyama in 1984. This franchise has approx. twenty-three (23) films, among these 23 theatrical films twenty (20) are anime films.

    The first anime film of Dragon Ball featured in 1986 and then after it, the success continues. The first sixteen anime films presented by Toei Animation is still consider as the biggest achievement. Those 16 films have their own importance in the history of the Japanese box office.

    One after the other Dragon ball left no page unturned for its victory and satisfying its viewers with the adventurous tale of Son Goku. It settled the bars so high after its last aired film in 2018 Doragon Bōru Sūpā: Burorī; or Dragon Ball Super: Broly which is not only the highest grossing movie of Dragon ball franchise but also the highest grossing movie of the year.

    Dragon Ball Super
    Photo Credit: Toei Animation

    After Dragon Ball Super: Broly, the Dragon Ball fans are ultimately looking towards another masterpiece from the franchise. They are desiring for some more adventures and thrill of Goku, Broly, Cheelai, and Lemo.

    Along with it, the last aired anime series was in 2018. Since it has been a long time, Dragon Ball fans looking forward to other anime series. With such great competition in the business where there is back to back movies and serials fill with thrill. Some have strong stories whereas some have great graphics all these things eventually setting the bars so high.

    The franchise Dragon Ball nowadays is focusing on the games as compared to the movies and series it has previously launched in the past. No doubt that these games will be a big success as their earlier projects. But on the other hand, the people are eagerly waiting for their new projects on anime series and films.

  • Funimation Adds English Dubbing For ‘The Promised Neverland’

    Yakusoku no Nebārando is also known as The Promised Neverland: one of the famous Japanese manga series. Kaiu Shirai is the author of this masterpiece.

    It has been publishing in Weekly Shōnen Jump since August 2016. No doubts that it is playing its part efficiently to keep us entertain since so long.

    Later on in January of 2019 to March 2019, under the supervision of Cloverwork and direction of Mamoru Kanbe “The Promised Neverland” came out as an animated series with a total 12 episodes.

    It was licensed by the Viz Media in North America. The series proved to be a great success and eventually became successful to break many records and owned several awards.

    The story revolves around the orphanage and the kids living there, especially the little 11-year-old Emma and her guardian Isabella. In this series Emma fought for her basic rights.

    Photo Credit: CloverWorks

    Now, as all of us are looking towards its season two in 2021 and a live-action film, which will be available in December 2020. In the meantime, Funimation the most popular anime streaming site in the world of animation has recently announced that they will be presenting the English dub version of The Promised Neverland this July in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Ireland.

    Yes, you heard it right Funimation is ready to increase one more feather in its crown via bringing the English dub version of the popular anime series The Promised Neverland in the market.

    So, those who are fond of dubs and become bother by subtitles. Want to avoid subtitles can get rid of them. Enjoy a pure English dub by American voice-over artists in their favourite series.

     According to the announcements, the dub will be featuring the following artists:

    • Erica Mendez from My Hero Academia, Dr Stone and Mob Psycho 100 as Emma.
    • Jeannie Tirado from star blazers: Space Battleship and Love Tyrant as Norman.
    • Laura Stahl the dub artist at Sword Gai: The Animation and Welcome to Demon School!! Lurma-kun as Ray.
    • Laura Post from Little Witch Academia and Kill La Kill as Mother Isabella.

    What do you think of this update? Do let us know in the comments section below.

  • Top Five Anime Streaming Services and Why?

    Though you’re here and reading this article you must be looking for some good anime streaming sites and the reason why they are the best among all other anime streaming sites for sparing your free time.

    These sites nowadays are doing their best to stream anime series in the best possible way to their users and give them the full experience of watching a good anime series.

    CRUNCHYROLL:

    Crunchyroll is the official anime streaming site along with it; it is one of the most famous anime streaming sites in the world of anime series and top-rated too.

    Switching on Crunchyroll is beneficial in many terms as you can watch almost all the anime series and movies on it just after their broadcast in an hour. Yes, you heard it right it now, you can watch shows as soon they telecast.

    Moreover, it gives a free account with all the necessary services and some ads. You can opt for its premium version which is ad-free and in just 7.99$ per month.

    FUNIMATION:

    Funimation is a US-based anime streaming service. It is also considered as another big name in the world of anime series. The premium version of Funimation is quite lighter on the pocket with just 5.99$/month.

    Like Crunchyroll, it provides free subscription with ads on higher quality. It provides dubbed version of most the series rather than using subtitles, which is itself beneficial.

    So, those who are fond of dubbed and become bothered by subtitles. Those who Want to avoid them can easily get rid of subtitles through Funimation.

    NETFLIX:

    It is the top-rated site in the world of streaming. It does not only provides anime series but all a different type of drama series, movies, TV shows from several parts of the world.

    While binging on Netflix it is up to you whether you want to want to go with Japanese audio or English one or subtitles. Netflix provides you with all of its services in 8.99$/month.

    At such pocket-friendly rates, you can watch all your favourite series and shows wherever you want.

    HULU:

    The basic criteria for HULU and NETFLIX are somewhat the same as both of them are not only streaming anime series but all different kind of movies and TV shows. HULU is not free but yes it provides you one-month free subscription when you buy its premium version.

    With HULU a person can watch his favourite series any time anywhere he wants in a reasonable price of 5.99$ per month.

    KissAnime:

    Another streaming site; known for its dark and vibrant theme and series, movies and TV shows on a different genre. Like many other paid services it doesn’t require any prior subscription charges despite it gives free videos but with ads.

    In addition to free videos, Kissanime is allowing its viewers to download videos and yes, they are free of cost. What else a person can demand when there are no subscription charges and free video download.

  • Pokemon Fans are Obsessed with the Release of Poketoons

    Pokemon Kids Tv, an official Japanese Youtube Pokemon account that posts content for young children has recently posted something quite thrilling. A new Pokemon cartoon that is similar to Fleischer hand-drawn animation style has debuted. It seems to be a cartoon from the 40’s and is referred to as a “Poketoon.”

    The first episode shows Scraggy (or Zuruggu in Japanese) and Mimikyu, and the title is ‘Chase the Beans’. Even though the plot isn’t very exciting, but it looks impressive and completely different from regular Pokemon anime.

    Check out the video below.

    Inspired by the Loony Toons, the debut of Poketoons surprised a number of fans, and they are obsessed with it. The shorts show Scraggy and Mimikyu who go on some humorous adventures with an art style nostalgic of those classic cartoons.

    This was a queer experiment especially after much of the experimentation from the rest of the franchise. Plus, the anime has seen several shifts lately with the main series as well as with shorter web series like this and Pokemon: Twilight Wings.

    The shorts were an amazing surprise for fans who are wondering if any more are planned. Fans are impressed even though they don’t know whether this was the first in a lengthy series of web shorts or a one time deal, fans are impressed in any case.

    To see the views of the fans, read on. We have included posts from fans who loved Poketoons.

    https://twitter.com/TurquoiseCake1/status/1268717224274956290
    https://twitter.com/ihavenoshape/status/1269029136254873609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1269029136254873609&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcomicbook.com%2Fanime%2Fnews%2Fpokemon-poketoon-reactions-anime%2F

    What you think of Poketoons? Do let us know in the comments section below.

  • Monster Girl Doctor Anime Premiering on July 12

    A new anime series is coming your way. Directed by Yoshiaki Iwasaki and written by Hideki Shirane, Monster Girl Doctor Anime is a light novel series written by Yoshino Origuchi, which premieres July 12. This new anime series is illustrated by Z-Ton. Along with that, Hiromi Kato designed the characters of this series, and the music throughout the show is composed by TO-MAS. It premieres in Tokyo MX on July 12 and July 14 on BS11.

    There have already been seven volumes of the series published by Shueisha under a different imprint since June 24, 2016.

    This series is about a town named Lindworm where monsters and humans coincide. A medical clinic for monster girls is run by Dr. Glenn with his assistant named Saphee, a lamia. Dr. Glenn performs his job with a lot of elegance and confidence. From analyzing injuries of mermaids to stitching scars of golems. Besides all this, when an important harpy egg goes missing, will Dr. Glenn be able to help?

    This series opens with an exciting performance as the opening song called “Campanella Hibiku Sora de”(In the Sky Where the Bells Ring) which is performed by the idol group ARCANA PROJECT. This is going to be the groups first single. The CD of this will be released on September 9th. As for the ending, the song is performed by Aina Suzuki. The song is called “Yasahisa no Namae” (The Name of Kindness).

    Fans of anime are very excited about this new series which airs on TV soon. They can’t wait to watch a new monstrous anime series with a thrilling plot.

  • North American Anime Releases for June

    Looking for North American Anime releases? Well, you have come to the right place. Let’s take a look at North American Anime releases for June!

    Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple (BD/DVD)

    Photo Credit: Bones Inc

    Release Date: June 9

    This interesting series revolves around the story of the suicides of power users who are suddenly committing suicide one by one. In all the suicide cases, a strange fog appears at the scene. Ango Sakaguchi requests the Armed Detective Agency to investigate. They head out to dig deeper into Tatsuhiko Shibusawa, a power user who calls himself “collector.” This man is also believed to be connected to the incident in some way.

    Heroic Age (BD)

    Photo Credit: Xebec

    Release Date: June 9

    The thrilling anime has a very interesting storyline. To answer the “Gold Race”, all the sentient races launch into space. The human race is the last to launch and are called “Iron Race”. Eventually, after a lot of time passed and the extinction of humanity is threatened by more dominant ‘Silver Race’. Following the divination of the Gold Race handed down by the royal family, Princess Deianeira sets out on a journey to a galaxy far away to save human race. The anime gets more interesting when she meets a boy called Age. Their meeting will change the fate of the universe!

    Demon Lord, Retry!

    Photo credit: Ekachi Epilka

    Release Date: June 10

    This anime is about Akira Ōno, a regular guy who works at a company that runs an online game. Occasionally, he plays the game as his character “Maō” (Dark Lord). The story progresses as one day when he logs on to the game, he enters the game’s fantasy world as his character. Quite surprisingly, he meets a one-legged girl and begins adventures with her. Since, he is the dark lord, a number of nations, and holy maidens want to defeat him. Everywhere he goes, problems arise!

    One Piece (Season 10 Part 1 DVD)

    One Piece
    Photo Credit: Toei Animation

    Release Date: June 9

    Written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, this anime series is about a man who dies and reveals the existence of a treasure. This brings together pirates from all over the world as they search for the legendary treasure.

  • Sword Art Online: Alicization Season 3 Release Date Updates

    Illustrated by abec and written by Reki Kawahara, Sword Art Online is a Japanese light novel series. The series is set in the near future and mainly focuses on leads Kazuto “Kirito” Kirigaya and Asuna Yuuki, as they play through multiple virtual reality worlds. The anime television series based on this novel was produced by A-1 Pictures, known simply as Sword Art Online. It was first aired in Japan in 2012 between July and December.

    However, due to the global pandemic situation, one of the first anime shows to get postponed was Sword Art Online’s new Season, Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld. Even though this was disappointing for most fans as they have been waiting patiently for the release of season 3. But now their wait is over!

    It has been in the news that Sword Art Online will be returning to the television in about a month. Plus the anime has had an ample amount of time to figure out how season 3 will bring twist in the story.

    Photo Credit: A-1 Pictures

    The information comes from Japan that the user AIR News translated the TV listings for fans. It is expected now that the season will return on 11 July, so fans won’t have to wait much! On the other hand, even though fans expect the anime to be simulcast, there are doubts about the anime’s simuldub.

    Why wouldn’t they have their doubts? Dubbing has become a real challenge because of the global pandemic situation. To prevent the spread of this illness, the best thing to practice is social distancing. Consequently, recording studios have been shut down. As a result, many actors have to work from home by making in-home studios.

    https://twitter.com/AIR_News01/status/1269229392720347136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1269229392720347136&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcomicbook.com%2Fanime%2Fnews%2Fsword-art-online-alicization-final-season-premiere-july-2020%2F

    Unfortunately, there has been no announcement regarding how Sword Art Online will be handled. Even then, fans are positive that the third season will be released as presumed next month.

    Originally, the show was set to be released on April 25 but the debut date was forced to be changed. The anime show’s team has claimed that the show will be released in summer if things went well.

    Fans are very excited about the debut of Sword Art Online! They’ve been waiting patiently and now finally their wait is over! Let us know in the comments how excited are you for the release of Sword Art Online!

  • Best Anime Films of 2020 to Watch Right Now

    For those of you who aren’t an anime series person but enjoy watching anime films, this article is for you! We’ve compiled a list of some of best Anime films that released in 2020. Check out our recommendations below and find the one that appeals you the most!

    Tokyo Godfathers (March 2020 Restoration)

    The trailer shows an interesting story of three remarkably relatable, low-class personalities. Surprisingly, they end up saving the day! How? Well, firstly you need to understand that this is not the story of a superhero saving a suffering woman. Instead, this is a story of three citizens who try to bring a child back to his mother. The best part is, the film is being brought back with real-world issues, incorporated in a charming modern depiction of Japan.

    Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna (March 2020)

    Photo Credit: Toei Animation

    We don’t need a lengthy explanation to why we are excited for the Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna. In Japan, it was released in February and delighted many fans. The fans who were unable to watch the film are waiting patiently for it to hit local theaters.

    The adventure of Digimon proceeds with Taichi and company. The story revolves around the astounding discovery that their partnership with Digimon will come to an end as they grow into adulthood. Fans are thrilled for this hour and a half long ride!

    Made In Abyss: Dawn Of The Deep Soul (April 2020)

    Considering its amazing themes and production, we are sure this movie is going to open up the audience’s mind to a solely distinctive world deep down under. The story revolves around the main characters, Reg, Riko, and Nanachi as they battle into the darkness to search for a path to the light.

    Children Of The Sea (April 2020 American Release)

    Originally, Children of the Sea was released in Japan in 2019 and the film has been quite successful already. Thus, western anime fans are also going to love the film.

    The anime film shows the main character, Ruka who is drawn into an otherworldly water adventure, faced and forced to disclose a mysterious event in which all the fish are disappearing from the sea!

    Fate/Stay Night [Heaven’s Feel] III (March 2020 Initial Release)

    Phot Credit: A-1 Pictures

    Even though this is an anime action film, it is different from the typical fighting animes. How? That’s because characters question truly how they fit into society and who they are. The characters are able to battle darkness and despair, through the acceptance of death and damage.