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ANIME LOS ANGELES 2024 | Coverage & Interviews

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A new year, a brand new Anime Los Angeles! Held for the third time at the Long Beach Convention Center, Anime Los Angeles made a triumphant return, featuring special guests Mark Allen, Jr., Edward Bosco, Lizzie Freeman, and Caitlin Glass to name a few. The event also showcased Japan based illustrator and designer, Hidetaka Tenjin and Japanese musical talent, Broken by the Scream and Sana Takizawa.

Friday’s concert featured Sana Takizawa as the opening act in his 7th American performance!

Japan-based musician SANA gained international recognition with his solo guitar performances accompanied by backing tracks, creating an unforgettable atmosphere at his shows around Europe. Formerly a member of the Japanese rock band MASK, SANA embarked on a solo career after leaving the band in 2006. He has successfully reached a global audience, including in Ukraine. During his solo European tour “SUNESTETHIA EU TOUR” in 2014, SANA visited several Ukrainian cities such as Donetsk, Odesa, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Dnipro, and Kyiv. More recently, SANA returned to Ukraine with his new tour, “Wish upon a Star hope future tour,” as part of a summer festival, where a portion of the proceeds were donated to charity.

The concert night ended with girl a powered performance by, BROKEN BY THE SCREAM!

BROKEN BY THE SCREAM is a metal idol group hailing from Japan. The band was established in October 2016 and made their debut in January 2017. They are known for their unique blend of low growls, high screams, and clean vocals, which are combined with cute idol elements. This distinctive fusion sets them apart in both the idol and metal scenes. Drawing inspiration from Metalcore and Djent, the group’s sound has continuously evolved, carving out a distinctive musical niche in the realm of Kawaii Metal.

Recently, the band released their newest mini album, Whitewater Park and are getting ready for their upcoming American tour in April 2024.

INTERVIEWS

Revisiting The Hazbin Hotel – Edward Bosco

Five years have passed since the original release of The Hazbin Hotel pilot episode. The highly anticipated series will debut on Prime Video on January 19th with an entirely different cast. Vivienne Medrano, also known as vivziepop, has built a dedicated following over the past five years due to her captivating character designs on each project. One of the most beloved characters is The Radio Demon, Alastor, voiced by Edward Bosco. Join us as we catch up with Edward Bosco and revisit his time voicing Alastor in The Hazbin Hotel pilot episode. Discover what has happened since then, why he is not returning, and more in our exclusive audio interview below!

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KAHO SHIBUYA Talks “The Japanese P*rn Industry Unmasked: An Insider’s Guide”

Born on June 25, 1991, in Tokyo, Japan, Kaho Shibuya is a Japanese actress, cosplayer, and former adult film star. Since 2021, she has transitioned into mainstream media, appearing in television programs, magazines, and events. Shibuya is known for her unique appearance, cosplays, and large fan base. She collaborates with companies like Gamer Supps and Twitch, and often participates as a special guest in community productions. She has been open about her experiences in the adult industry and addresses topics related to sexuality and adult entertainment. In 2020, she published “Everything girls need to know about AV” in Japan, and its English version, “The Japanese Porn Industry Unmasked: An Insider’s Guide,” in March 2023.

Listen to our exclusive interview as we catch up with Kaho Shibuya at Anime Los Angeles 2024. What challenges did Kaho encounter when releasing her book? How do the Japanese and English versions differ? What’s next for her? Find out below!

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COSPLAYS

Although it was challenging to cover the convention alone, I was determined to highlight the following cosplays I encountered during my experience at this year’s Anime Los Angeles!

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Content Creator’s Best Friend: Visual Watermark | Branding Your Content

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In an era dominated by digital content, protecting your creative work is paramount. This is specially true here at The Kitsune Network, where duplication of our content (event photographs, photosets and video content) may be “borrowed” and uploaded to unaffiliated websites. For this we rely on a user friendly, fast and efficient watermark software; meet Visual Watermark.

Visual Watermark, a robust software, emerges as a formidable ally in safeguarding your digital assets. This software seamlessly integrates into your creative workflow, allowing you to add watermarks to your photos and videos with ease. We’ve used Visual watermark for past 3 years making it easy for us to share our branded content on social media and virtually everywhere else, letting our audience know the source of information. Let’s delve into the features and benefits that make Visual Watermark an indispensable companion for content creators and photographers alike.

User-Friendly Interface:

One of Visual Watermark’s standout features is its intuitive user interface. Designed with simplicity in mind, the software ensures that users of all skill levels can effortlessly navigate through its various functionalities. The drag-and-drop interface allows for a seamless process, making it easy to add watermarks to single images or entire batches.

Customizable Watermarks:

Visual Watermark provides a high degree of flexibility in watermark customization. Users can personalize their watermarks by adjusting parameters such as opacity, size, and position. Additionally, the software supports various fonts and styles, enabling users to align the watermark with their brand identity or personal preferences.

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The primary purpose of a watermark is to protect intellectual property and maintain brand integrity. Visual Watermark excels in this aspect, allowing users to embed text or image watermarks that serve as a visual deterrent against unauthorized use. This ensures that your work is recognized and credited appropriately, discouraging potential misuse. Additionally, you can also add your copyright metadata on your content.

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Watermarking Videos:

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Photo and Video file watermarked using Visual Watermark (Photo) & Visual Watermark (Video)

Visual Watermark emerges as a powerful and user-friendly solution for safeguarding your digital assets. With its intuitive interface, customizable features, and efficient batch processing, it caters to the diverse needs of photographers, content creators, and businesses alike. By seamlessly integrating into your creative workflow, Visual Watermark empowers you to protect your intellectual property and maintain the integrity of your brand in an increasingly digital landscape.

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See-Saw Returns with First Mobile Suit GUNDAM SEED Song in 19 Years! | Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom

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See-Saw, the renowned music duo, played a significant role in the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series by being involved in the creation of the two previous theme songs: “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni” for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002) and “Kimi wa Boku ni Niteiru” for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY (2004). Now, after a span of nearly 19 years, they are returning for their third project in the series, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom. This is an exciting comeback that fans have eagerly awaited.

Set in the Cosmic Era (C.E.), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom delves into the ongoing clash between the “Natural” humans and the genetically enhanced “Coordinators,” building upon the narratives of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY. This captivating sequel unfolds a fresh tale, set in C.E. 75, following the events of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY.

See-Saw’s “Sarigiwa no Romantics.” will serve as Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom‘s ending theme and be released as a standalone track on January 24, 2024. This single will also feature a special recording of the surprise performance of “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni” at InuFes 2019, which commemorated the 10th anniversary of FlyingDog.

In commemoration of this, the live video of “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni” performed at InuFes will be
available for a limited time starting today.

SEE-SAW debuted in 1993 with Chiaki Ishikawa on vocals and Yuki Kajiura on the keyboard. 5 years After releasing their ending theme song for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni,” they went on hiatus and pursued solo careers. They reunited and held a reunion concert in 2019 in Tokyo, marking their return after a 17-year break. We received some comments from SEE-SAW regrading their work on this special ending theme and GUNDAM:

Comment from Chiaki Ishikawa (vocals):

I am surprised and grateful to have this unexpected reunion with SEED. Back then, I received valuable
advice from the scriptwriter, Chiaki Morosawa, and gained many insights into creating music. For this
theatrical version, I wove these experiences into the lyrics. I also had the opportunity to talk to Director
Fukuda, who expanded our discussions from the individual characters’ emotions to broader topics
about war, ultimately leading to a clear destination. Somehow, along the way, it feels like we’ve created
something truly SEED-like. I would be delighted if it brings you joy.

Chiaki Ishikawa via press release

Comment from Yuki Kajiura (keyboard):

I am truly honored to have once again collaborated with Chiaki Ishikawa to create an ending theme for
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. I am delighted that See-Saw was deemed necessary for this
new story, which fans have been eagerly awaiting for 20 years. It was an honor to write a song for the
final scene. We hope that it will fulfill the wishes of the fans.

Yuki Kajiura via press release

Mitsuo Fukuda, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED director added,

“Firstly, thank you for the wonderful song. When I first heard it, I felt a strange sensation. The
enchanting music by Ms. Kajiura and the story thematic lyrics by Ms. Ishikawa created an enchanting
world, and it felt as if the world of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED from 20 years ago was seamlessly
connected to the present. The emotionally stirring melody, the world-crafting arrangement, and the
lyrics connecting the emotions of the characters to the listeners all soaked into my heart. I believe it
perfectly captures the grandeur of the ending theme for the movie Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
FREEDOM.

He continues,

The ending themes of the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series are symbolic. “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni”
was a magical song that synchronized with the theme of each episode and brought the emotion to a
climax. The same can be said for “Kimi wa Boku ni Niteiru.” It’s not the anime world but the everyday
words that link with the themes of each episode and touch the heart.
I am confident that “Sarigiwa no Romantics” will be another beautiful song that enriches the ending of
this movie.

Mitsuo Fukuda via press release

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Dangers in My Heart: “Twi-Yaba” Short Manga Anime Adaptation and Season 2 Release Dates Revealed

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During the FAN FEST 2023 event held at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA, TV Asahi made an exciting announcement about the upcoming release of “Twi-Yaba,” a short manga spin-off based on Norio Sakurai’s “The Dangers in My Heart.” Published initially on X (formerly Twitter), the manga will debut in Japan on December 10, with international release dates to be unveiled later.

©Norio Sakurai(AKITASHOTEN)/The Dangers in My Heart Committee

The spinoff is set to be released as multiple short episodes combined into a single 21-minute episode, perfectly complementing the highly anticipated sequel of “The Dangers in My Heart.” “The Dangers in My Heart “Twi-Yaba” will be accessible worldwide, available on HIDIVE in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as on Peppermint anime & Amazon in Germany. Moreover, it will be broadcast on ANIPLUS in Korea, ANIPLUS Asia in Southeast Asia, and Ani-One in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao.

The eagerly awaited second season of “The Dangers in My Heart” is set to premiere on January 7, 2024. Exciting news for fans, as the PV trailer has just been released! You can catch a glimpse of the upcoming season below and even get a sneak peek at the new opening (OP) and ending (ED) theme songs. The first season, which aired on April 1, 2023, received high praise and gained a dedicated fanbase worldwide. Get ready for more thrilling adventures in a classic tale of boy meets girl!

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Monkey D. Luffy Joins the Ranks of Pikachu and Goku at Macy’s 2023 Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Monkey D. Luffy’s larger-than-life balloon made its frist public appearance in full at this year’s Balloonfest. The balloon will take center stage in the highly celebrated 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This exciting event puts Monkey D.Luffy in the esteemed company of iconic characters such as Pikachu and Goku, who have previously showcased as giant balloons floating above the streets of New York City.

Photo via linkedin | ©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation

With its impressive dimensions of 43-feet in length (or 6 bicycles), 39-feet in width (or 6 taxi cabs), and 50-feet in height (or 5 story building), featuring over 20 different painted colors. Monkey D. Luffy will undoubtedly capture everyone’s attention as he embarks on his first-ever flight from Central Park West to Herald Square, where Macy’s iconic flagship store is located. Accompanied by his dedicated pirate crew, who have been appointed as honorary Straw Hats for a day. Luffy’s journey will be met with enthusiastic cheers from the countless of One Piece fans along the Parade route, as well as the millions of viewers watching from the comfort of their homes.

©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation

“We’re thrilled to have the celebrated anime franchise One Piece join the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with our Monkey D. Luffy giant character balloon,” said Masayuki Endo, President and CEO of Toei Animation Inc. “Over the past 24 years, One Piece has built a huge global audience and today, the franchise is now more popular than ever before — both in the U.S. and around the world. We’re excited to introduce One Piece to the tens of millions of people that watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade every year – especially the friends and families of current One Piece fans!”

©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation

“Our balloon lineup includes some of the most iconic characters from around the world and spans all genres of entertainment, including anime, which continues to captivate our audience. We’re excited to welcome such a beloved fan-favorite to the Parade this year,” said Jordan Dabby, producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “For decades, Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates have delighted fans of all ages, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see him sail the skies of New York City this Thanksgiving.”

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has always been a cherished tradition for millions of spectators, who eagerly line the streets to catch a glimpse of their favorite characters brought to life in the form of massive balloons. Luffy’s inclusion in the lineup is a testament to the series massive fan base and the enduring popularity of the One Piece franchise.

©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation

The One Piece anime is produced by Toei Animation and based on the top-selling manga by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a popular TV series. It first debuted in Japan in October 1999 and follows Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew in their quest to find the legendary treasure called “One Piece.” Over the past 24 years, the franchise has expanded to include 15 movies, home videos, video games, and a wide range of merchandise like accessories, toys, and apparel. One Piece will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2024, we can’t wait to see what Toei Animation has in store.

©Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation

The 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcast nationwide in the U.S. on NBC and can be streamed on Peacock. It will take place on Thursday, November 23, 2023, from 9 a.m. to noon in all time zones. Visit macys.com/parade for more information. Join the excitement by following @macys on social platforms and using the hashtag #MacysParade. Follow Toei Animation on social media using #ThanksLuffy for the latest news and updates leading up to Parade day.

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“Witch & Lilies” – Exciting Dungeon Crawler Game with ‘Girl Romantic Relationships’, Coming to AnimeNYC!

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Witch & Lilies is a highly anticipated dungeon crawler game designed for Steam, centered around “romantic relationships between girls.” This exciting game is currently in development by the up-and-coming game studio Stromatosoft, in collaboration with the renowned Bandai Namco Music Live.

© Stromatosoft / © Bandai Namco Music Live

Egdared fans will have a chance to experience a sneak peek of the game at Anime NYC 2023, at booth #621. The booth will offer an exclusive pre-release build for attendees to enjoy. To add to the excitement, those who try the game will receive a special novelty item, the “Make your own! Self-cut character paper stand.”

© Stromatosoft / © Bandai Namco Music Live

Witch & Lilies is a 3D dungeon crawler with the theme of “romance between girls.” Players form a party of five girls from 10 different job classes as they navigate dungeons to unravel the mysteries of the witch who created the world. While it maintains a classic dungeon crawler format, it also allows players to savor various types of romantic relationships between girls. This game conducted crowdfunding in September 2022, attracting significant attention among gamers and surpassing its funding goal by over 2100%. It is slated for release in early 2024.

© Stromatosoft / © Bandai Namco Music Live

A unique partnership between the emerging game company Stromatosoft and the well-established anime song label Lantis! accomplished the game’s music. The soundtrack, which aims to heighten the romance of the game’s storyline, is being created by AstroNoteS, known for their work on The Idolm@ster Million Live! and the TV anime Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina.

Witch & Lilies is written by Makoto Kedouin, who, as part of Team Grigri is known for his masterpiece, the Corpse Party series. The game’s character designs are by magodesu best known for his work in Space Patrol Luluco and SD character illustrations for “Kill la Kill.

© Stromatosoft / © Bandai Namco Music Live

Prepare to embark on a thrilling adventure as Witch & Lilies unveils a mesmerizing world filled with action, romance, and enchanting gameplay. Stay tuned for further updates, and don’t miss the opportunity to be one of the first to witness this incredible gaming experience coming soon in 2024.

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Delicious in Dungeon: Anime NYC Premiere and Exclusive Interview with Voice Actors

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KADOKAWA Corporation has recently announced exciting news regarding the upcoming anime series “Delicious in Dungeon.” During the upcoming Anime NYC event at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, attendees will have the chance to visit a dedicated photo spot at the KADOKAWA WORLD ENTERTAINMENT booth (#1706). Additionally, on November 17th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm ET at Panel Room 2, there will be a premiere screening of the first and second episodes.

©Ryoko Kui,KADOKAWA/Delicious in Dungeon PARTNERS

Fans will have the opportunity to be among the first to watch the anime before its official release in January 2024. As a bonus, visitors can also grab a special free manga sampler. Make sure to stop by and make the most of this exclusive experience! Watch the trailer below!

The series is based on Ryoko Kui’s manga of the same name. The manga was published in Enterbrain’s Harta magazine from February 2014 to September 2023. By August 2017, the first 4 volumes had sold over 2 million copies.

“Delicious in Dungeon” stars:

  • Kentaro Kumagai as Laios
  • Sayaka Sembongi as Marcille
  • Asuna Tomari as Chilchuck
  • Hiroshi Naka as Senshi
  • Saori Hayami as Falin
  • Akira Miki as Namari
  • Shinji Kawada as Shuro

The series is produced by acclaimed anime production studio, Studio Trigger with Yoshihiro Miyajima as the series’ director. Music for the series is composed by Yasunori Mitsuda. The opening theme, titled “Sleep Walking Orchestra”, is performed by BUMP OF CHICKEN. The series is set to be released on Netflix in January 2024. You can watch it here.

For all the eager fans awaiting the release of “Delicious in Dungeon,” we have a special treat for you. We present an exclusive interview with the two main voice actors, Kentaro Kumagai (Laios) and Sayaka Sembongi (Marcille), which took place at Anime Expo 2023 in Los Angeles, brought to you by KADOKAWA. Kentaro Kumagai (voice of Laios) and Sayaka Sembongi (voice of Marcille) traveled to the event from Japan, and spoke with fans, attended panels and had their own autograph session!

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Okamoto Kitchen Anime OVA Trailer Revealed Ahead of Upcoming Release | Thanksgiving 2023

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Okamoto Kitchen is excited to share that they will be releasing the Okamoto Kitchen original video animation (OVA) on Thanksgiving 2023 (November 23, 2023). To mark this special occasion, they have released a new trailer that introduces the English voice cast: Haru Umesaki, voiced by Cristina Vee, Chef Chizuru, voiced by Allegra Clark, Mickey, voiced by Patrick Seymour, Ling, voiced by Faye Mata, and Honey, voiced by Kimlinh Tran. Get ready to enjoy this exciting new OVA based on the real life food truck business of the same name.

The anime project was brought to life thanks to the support of 625 fans who backed the project on Kickstarter in 2019 with a total of $65,614 funds raised of its initial US$48,000. Japanese animation studio Magic Bus is responsible for the OVA’s layout and keyframes, while Studio Nine Lives handled the Paint & IB, and Industry Visual Effects took charge of Previz, CGI, and compositing with music by Layla Lane (Hidehito Ikumo & Valerie Stern).

What is Okamoto Kitchen?

Okamoto Kitchen At Anime Los Angeles 2019.

Okamoto Kitchen is a food truck business which was established by Chizuru and Gerald Abraham with the intention of introducing individuals with lesser-known, genuine Japanese delicacies such as Chicken Nanban, Cheese Mochi, and Classic Style Japanese Curry. The eatery’s lively Akiba-style atmosphere and outstanding customer service combine to create a memorable experience that you’ll be eager to share with your friends.

Hungry con-goers ordering at Anime Expo 2018

You can find Okamoto Kitchen, and their wonderful staff, catering to cosplayers and con attendees at various California conventions and local cities! To get detailed information about their schedule and appearances, please visit their website at https://okamotokitchen.com/#.

The OVA will be released for free on the official Okamoto Kitchen YouTube channel.

 Copyright © Okamoto Kitchen

Series Synopsis

The food truck industry is a brutal world! Savage races for parking spots, epic shonen food battles, and lots and lots of VIDEO GAMES! The naive Okamoto Kitchen food truck team of Haru, Chizuru, Mickey and Honey try their best to navigate their way around the unforgiving landscape of the Los Angeles food truck scene. Our heroes will have to push through the growing pains not only to figure out how to thrive in the food truck business, but to also discover who really has their best interests at heart. The culinary arts can sometimes be hard to digest.

The anime stars Cristina Vee as Haru Umesaki, Allegra Clark as Chef Chizuru, Patrick Seymour as Mickey, Faye Mata as Ling, and Kimlinh Tran as Honey

For more information on the series visit their official Website, https://okamotokitchen.com/anime/

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“Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” Unveils Key Visual | Set to Air in April 2024″

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Anime series “Alya Sometimes Conceals Her Emotions in Russian” as known as Roshidere is set to be released in April 2024. This series is based on a Japanese light novel series of the same title, written by SunSunSun and illustrated by Momoco. It originally debuted online as two short stories on the well-known novel publishing platform, Shōsetsuka ni Narō, from May 6 to May 27, 2020.

©Sunsunsun,Momoco/KADOKAWA/Alya-san Partners

The rights to publish the series were acquired by Kadokawa Shoten, who has since released seven volumes under their prestigious Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko imprint, starting from February 2021. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Saho Tenamachi, began serialization online on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket website and app in October 2022.

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The highly anticipated anime television series adaptation, produced by Doga Kobo, is scheduled to premiere in Japan in April 2024.

Roshidere Synopsis

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Alya-san, who sits next to Masachika Kuze, always gives him the cold shoulder. However, she sometimes blurts out a few flirtatious words to him in Russian. Masachika never misses a word of it. That’s because Masachika has native-level Russian listening skills! Alya-san, who thinks he doesn’t understand and sometimes blurts out words of affection. Masachika, who understands the meaning but pretends not to. Where will their love story which keeps you grinning take them!?

Characters Visuals

Masachika Kuze
(VA: Kohei Amasaki)

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A boy who sits next to Alya. An unmotivated
underachiever in school who sleeps during class because he stays up late watching anime. Alya always scolds him for appearing so nonchalant. He learned Russian as a child because his first crush was a Russian-speaking girl (unbeknownst to Alya).

Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou (Alya)

(VA: Sumire Uesaka)

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An honor student with good looks and excellent grades, she is often referred to as the “Solitary Princess” by those around her. She transferred to Seirei Gakuen during her third year of junior high school and currently serves as treasurer of the high school student council. She lives in a family of four, including her Russian father, Japanese mother, and her sister who is 1 year older. A particular incident made her interested in Masachika, and she sometimes teases him in Russian, believing that he doesn’ t understand it.

Maria Mikhailovna Kujou (Masha)
(VA: Yukiyo Fujii)

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Alya’ s older sister and secretary of the school council. Her exceptional proportions and gentle good looks have made her extremely popular at school, and she has been nicknamed the “Holy Mother of the School.” She allegedly has a boyfriend and all of the boys who have confessed their feelings to Masha have
been turned down because of his existence

Alya’s Birthday Visual and Special Movie

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Alya’s birthday was on November 7th, and was celebrated with a live show that featured voice actress (VA) of Alya, Sumire Uesaka and Yukiyo Fujii, the VA of Masha, as special guests. The show included the premiere of a birthday visual and an exclusive video, both of which can be found on the official Youtube channel below,

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Mark your calendars for November 28th as manga publish TOKYOPOP presents LOVE MURDER BASKETBALL, a gripping BL release. This captivating story unravels a tense cat-and-mouse murder mystery against the backdrop of professional sports. Brace yourself for a gritty and thrilling experience like no other.

The upcoming series will be released through TOKYOPOP’s LoveLove imprint, showcasing an enticing collaboration between author Kurutta Hito and the talented artist Tsunderuuu. LOVE MURDER BASKETBALL is based on the popular OEL (Original English Language) webtoon that captured the hearts of over 360 million readers and amassed an impressive following of 45K subscribers. The print edition by TOKYOPOP will also be available in digital format, ensuring a wider reach for this captivating story; available for the first time completely uncensored! Get ready for a thrilling and immersive experience with LOVE MURDER BASKETBALL!

Love Murder Basketball Synopsis

As the son of one of the most infamous Yakuza bosses in Japan, Shoto Tanaka’s life is anything but ordinary. Then, he meets the most popular athlete in Japan, Goro Nakamura. Goro is used to putting on a show for the public, and since he comes from a family of wealth and notoriety, he is frequently in the limelight. Shoto, like many others, is captivated by Goro’s icy charisma.

What Shoto doesn’t yet know is that Goro is also the infamous “Animosity Serial Killer.” In what ways will Goro and Shoto’s profound devotion to each other and their conflicting ideologies impact their complex relationship and those around them?

This bloody BL thriller is for mature readers (18+) who enjoy dark psychological themes, suspense, and a side of horror with their romance.

Kurutta Hito | Author Comments

“Goro, one of the main characters, is of Japanese and Melanesia-African American heritage,” explains Hito. “His heritage is an important part of his narrative, and I wanted to explore what it’s like to be a multicultural kid growing up in a homogeneous culture.”

Hito continues, “During the early stages of the creation of his character, I had a distinct notion that he should be unlike anyone else in the BL community. I wanted him to be unique. I was also aware that it would not be easy to do. Every character in this series brings a smile to my face, and I sincerely hope that readers will develop the same sentiments regarding any of the characters that ultimately win their hearts. There is a character for everyone. Your readership of Love Murder basketball is appreciated.”

You can follow Kurutta Hiro and his work at https://x.com/KuruttaH, and illustrator Tsunderuuu at, https://x.com/tsunderuuu.

Love Murder Basketball is set to be released on November 28th; PREORDER HERE

*UPDATE:
The article has been updated on 11/5/2023 at 1:20 a.m. at Hiro’s request. Newly revised author quote regarding “Love Murder Basketball.”

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