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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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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.

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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.

©Sunsunsun,Momoco/KADOKAWA

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

Roshidere Synopsis

©Sunsunsun,Momoco/KADOKAWA/Alya-san Partners

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)

©Sunsunsun,Momoco/KADOKAWA/Alya-san Partners

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)

©Sunsunsun,Momoco/KADOKAWA/Alya-san Partners

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)

©Sunsunsun,Momoco/KADOKAWA/Alya-san Partners

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

©Sunsunsun,Momoco/KADOKAWA/Alya-san Partners

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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Pokemon x Tom Wood | Pikachu Charms

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A special collaboration between the Norwegian jewellery brand Tom Wood and Pokémon, launching on the 28th of September 2023

Tom Wood, a renowned jewellery brand, has collaborated with the entertainment franchise Pokémon to introduce an exquisite collection of jewellery, showcasing the iconic character Pikachu.

The special Pokémon Collection will include three Pikachu charms in different expressions – Shy, Happy, and Hello – that can be cherished by Trainers at any time and all the time.

According to Tom Wood, the Pikachu charms are a custom casted piece emphasizing the intricate details that goes into jewelry making of this scale. Made with gold plated recycled 925 sterling silver in a polished finish, plated with recycled 18K gold and handset with white zirconia stones on outer jump ring.

Charm attached to a Tom Wood Lou Bracelet Gold (Sold separately)

“The process of connecting Pokémon and Tom Wood has been both exciting and rewarding, which is exactly why I took on this project. The end result is a timeless tribute to both brands, merging playfulness with excellent craftsmanship into a miniature object. I hope the Pikachu Happy, Pikachu Hello, and Pikachu Shy will become collector’s items and bring joy and happiness to the owner,”

Mona Jensen, founder of Tom Wood
Mona Jensen, founder of Tom Wood

According to Tom Wood, the jewellery charms are designed to be worn with layering in mind, or as a singular unit, with each piece easily complementing any outfit.

Tom Wood´s focus on responsible production utilising 100 % recycled silver or gold from RJC (Responsible Jewellery Council) certified manufacturers securing high standard working conditions.

The collection consists of three charm designs, consisting in total of six different jewellery pieces.

The collection will also include exclusive packaging, made with GRS certified Social Plastic® from Plastic Bank. Plastic Bank builds ethical recycling ecosystems in coastal communities and reprocesses the materials for reintroduction into the global manufacturing supply chain. The complimentary gift box is FSC-certified recycled paper and cardboard.

This special and fancy Pokémon jewellery collection will be available starting tomorrow, 28th of September 2023 online at www.tomwoodproject.com, as well as selected retailers including Dover Street Market London, Storm Copenhagen and KITH.

How much will this set me back?

The full prices for each and every piece are not available until tomorrow, however we can tell you now the MSRP starts at $209 USD. …Gotta buy’em all?

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Anime ‘KamiErabi God.app’ Unveils New Information for its October Premiere

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New anime series by Anime industry legends is set to premiere this October in Japan!

KamiErabi God.app is an original new anime created in collaboration with Yoko Taro, Atsushi Ohkubo, JIN, and Hiroyuki Seshita. The anime is set to premiere in Japan on October 4.

Slow Curve, an anime production company, has recently revealed the newest visual, PV, cast, and opening and ending song artists for the upcoming anime. The new visual, which showcases the character was drawn by Atsushi Ohkubo, the characters. Ohkubo will serve as the series’ character designer.

The PV offers a glimpse of the “fetish x battle royale game” concept teased earlier, along with a preview of the opening theme song. The anime will premiere on October 4 on Fuji TV’s +Ultra block, with worldwide streaming on Crunchyroll (excluding Asia).

KamiErabi GOD.app is a large-scale project with an original story by Yoko Taro, the globally-renowned director of the hit game “NieR: Automata”, scripts by JIN of “Kagerou Project”, character designs by Atsushi Ohkubo, creator of the hit manga series “Fire Force” and “Soul Eater”, and directed by Hiroyuki Seshita of “Knights of Sidonia” and “BLAME!” fame.

Anime Synopsis

A message received on a smartphone, triggers a series of events for High school students who must now fight each other in a battle royale for the chance to become a god.

Goro, a first-year high school student at a private high school in Tokyo, has no hopes, no dreams, and no ambitions. The world is indifferent to him, and he has a faint longing for Honoka, a classmate from the same school. He and his best friend Akitsu live a boring, unchanging life. One day, Goro receives a strange notification on his smartphone: “You have been chosen. Breathe into me your wish.” Thinking it malicious spam, Goro types, “I want to have sex with Honoka, the woman of my dreams.” The next day, Honoka invites him to drop his pants at an unpopular arcade… “Congratulations on your great accomplishment!” Then, a mysterious girl, Lall, suddenly appears. Confused by this series of events, Goro is told of a cruel fate.

Goro has been chosen by the “Great Will” to become a god to make his wish come true. With other potential gods, they are to kill one another until there is only one left. The ability given is the “Scripture of Fools”. At the cost of the “Misfortune” that befalls you, the power to twist the cause and effect of the world and manipulate the reason of this world at will. The first god candidate who appeared to kill Goro was, of course, Honoka, whom he had longed for. What choice will Goro make against Honoka, who attacks him mercilessly? Thus, the fetish battle royal by the god candidates, each with their own secrets, begins!

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VIZ Media’s BLEACH take over at Matte Black Coffee in L.A. – Now Open!

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BLEACH took over at Matte Black Coffee, an art-inspired cafe located on the famous Sunset strip in Hollywood.

In celebration of the hit anime series BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, Matte Black Coffee and VIZ Media have partnered for the first time to deliver the collaboration of all BLEACH anime fans dreams – everyone’s favorite Soul Reaper, Ichigo, meets a culinary art experience. The lineup includes a custom co-branded menu inspired by BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War as well as limited-edition merchandise.

Now through August 10th, fans can enjoy BLEACH inspired items, which include, “Ichigo’s OJ Espresso”, “Ichigo’s Strawberry Lemonade”, and “TYBW Toast – ABCookies style”

If you’re in Los Angeles this week, remember to stop by Matte Black Coffee located at 8500 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90069, for tasty treat!

Watch BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, available now on Hulu and Disney+.

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Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms | INTERVIEW | AX 2023 Coverage

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Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms held its world premiere at this year’s Anime Expo. Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms is a new science-fiction action-adventure anime and manga that explores the world of sentient mechanical beings called Mecha-Ude and the people who wield them! Originally created by independent animator & director Okamoto and produced by Fukuoka-based TriF Studio in 2016. 

Animator and director, Okamoto created the series in 2016 with a Kickstarter, which raised over $67,000, more than twice its $25,000 goal. A pilot episode, produced by TriF Studio through the Kickstarter, became an instant hit and in 2018, got an English dub.

In 2022 the series was picked up for a full anime adaptation, produced by TriF Studio and Pony Canyon. At this year’s Anime Expo, episode 1 premiered with new exclusive footage, not previously seen in the pilot. The Mecha-Ude anime series is slated for 2024, exact release date is currently TBA. To learn more on the series and its Japanese cast and crew visit the official Mecha Ude website.

Anime Synopsis

One day, Amatsuga Hikaru, a junior high school student living in Kitakagami City, meets the mysterious “Ude”-shaped mechanical life form Alma. Alma attempts to bind to Hikaru’s body in order to obtain energy from him, but fails. To his surprise, it binds to the hoodie that Hikaru was wearing. Meanwhile, the “Kagami Group,” a large corporation that plans to enslave the Mecha-Udes and turn them into weapons, is in pursuit of Alma. ARMS, an organization working to save and free the Mecha-Udes, also searches for Alma. Hikaru, unable to abandon the weakened Alma, puts on the hoodie that Alma has bonded with and gets caught up in the great events unfolding among the Mecha-Ude users…

INTERVIEW WITH OKAMOTO

At Anime Expo I had the opportunity to interview Mecha-Ude animator and director, Okamoto about her journey and experience creating the world of Mecha-Ude,

Animator and Director, Okamoto

Krystal: Can speak about the origins of MECHA-UDE?
Okamoto:
I’m a huge fan of Shounen manga and one day I just decided I wanted to draw a robot, but drawing a full-size body robot was too hard. So I decided I would try just to draw an arm.
K: Enhance the subtitle “Mecha arms
O:
Correct. Yes. 
K: So you’re not only the creator of the stories, but also the director for the Anime series, are some elements within the anime, that you emphasizes for the audience members?
O:
The story is very much about the characters. I hope that people will see, like, pay attention to how they develop and how they move.
K: It has been roughly serve years, between the kickstarter in 2016 and now, what are some things that changed in the series?
O: When the pilot episode was made, a fuller story was already created, like a bigger story that we were hoping to work on later. So basically not much has changed. I’m brushing up on stuff in the past few years, but that’s about it.

Okamoto, Shuichi Aso (TriF CEO) & Tetsuya Kinoshita (Producer)

K: How would you describe the anime series to encourage people to read the Manga, or watch the anime series?
O:
All of the mecha-udes are also their own characters, and they’re very unique, so they’re very appealing as well. They’re part of the series and just as important as the human characters, that’s one of the selling points.
K: What can you tell me about the main character?
O:
Hikaru was a pretty dull, mundane character with nothing special going on until he meets “Alma”, the Mecha Ude, he meets, and then they’ll have adventures and he’ll also be able to grow as a character. The story’s going to be about their partnership and how they grow together as characters in the series.

THE MANGA

Additionally, eManga publishing company Azuki, celebrated the launch of the latest exclusive manga series, Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms by Yoshino Koyoka and TriF based on Okamoto’s creation. The manga adaptation is now available only on Azuki with new chapters every Wednesday!

Manga Synopsis

A brand-new manga series based on the anime by Okamoto and TriF! Kita-Kagami City is a pretty normal town… except that some people have gotten their hands on Mecha-Ude: powerful, sentient mechanical beings attached to the limbs of their hosts. When middle school kid Hikaru accidentally activates Alma, a mysterious Mecha-Ude with no memory of his past, he forms an unlikely connection with the talking arm. But where did Alma come from? And why are shadowy secret organizations and corporate assassins with deadly Mecha-Ude of their own suddenly chasing Hikaru down, hell-bent on stealing Alma? Hikaru and Alma must learn to work together to uncover the truth behind Alma’s identity and prevent him from ending up in the wrong hands (or on the wrong arm)!

You can start reading the manga which is now available over at Azuki, available on the web at www.azuki.co and in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. The app features over 200 series, including international hits like Attack on Titan and acclaimed new series like Mecha-Ude: Mechanical ArmsNatsume & Natsume, and My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files.

Start reading for free with advertisements today, or upgrade to Premium and access the full catalog for just $4.99 a month. A 14-day free trial and discounted annual plan are also available. Most titles are available worldwide (except Japan). Stay up to date on the latest announcements by following Azuki at twitter.com/ReadAzukifacebook.com/ReadAzuki, and instagram.com/readazuki.

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Mission: Impossible X SPY x FAMILY | Special Collaboration Video & Visual art

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In what has been officially labeled as the “most powerful spy collaboration decision“, Toho Animation collaborated with Paramount Studios to create a special promotional video for the upcoming installment of Mission: Impossible, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning: Part One, and Spy X Family CODE: White, the first motion picture film from the hit anime series of the same name.

Theatrical version SPY x FAMILY CODE: White” super teaser visual

Spy X Family CODE: White is set to release in theaters on December 22nd of this year in Japan. While Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning: Part One its premiere in the U.S. on July 12th, In Japan, the film is set to release on July 21st. A special promotional collaboration between both IPs was released on July 10th, which consists of a collaboration video and visual art.

The collaboration video begins with the Forger family watching Mission Impossible on TV. Anya states she’s has never watched the film series before, and Loid then carefully explains who ‘Ethan Hunt’ is while watching the action scenes played by Tom Cruise. The video features highlights from the film alongside brand-new voice acting from Takuya Eguchi (Lloyd), Atsumi Tanezaki (Anya), and Saori Hayami (Yor). The video segment is followed by the teaser trailer of CODE: White.

 You watch the full video here; the video contains no English subtitles

A collaborative visual art piece by illustrator Kana Ishida was also released via the Spy X Family official website.

Original picture/Finishing/Special Effects by Kana Ishida

The image depicts the Forger family illustrated in the same poses as the Mission Impossible poster, with the Forger family, lined up precisely as Tom Cruise (Ethan Hunt), Hayley Atwell (Grace), Rebecca Ferguson (Ilsa Faust) & Esai Morales (Gabriel). Take a look at the comparison below,

Image Highlights: Look at Anya and Bond on the upper Right | Ethan running on the train is replaced by Anya

Spy X Family author Tatsuya Endo recently joined the fun by sharing an original illustration of Anya performing Enthan Hunt’s iconic rope drop from the famous vault scene in Mission: Impossible (1996).

Watch Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One, now in theaters, and Spy X Family CODE: White as they take on the ultimate mission to save the world!

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ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead had its world premiere at VIZ Media’s industry panel at Anime Expo this year. Fans got treated to a sneak peek of Episode 1 with Special guest Kotaro Takata, (ZOM 100 Manga illustrator) & ZOM 100 English cast members Zeno Robinson, Abby Trott, and Laura Post.

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is an adaptation of the manga with the same name. The manga is written by Haro Aso (Alice in Borderland) and illustrated by Kotaro Takata. Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is now available to stream on Crunchyroll, Hulu and Netflix.

LIVE ACTION ADAPTATION

Additionally, Netflix announced the first teaser trailer of the upcoming, Live-Action adaptation of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead starring Eiji Akaso (Kamen Rider). The film is set to premiere globally on Netflix on Aug 3, 2023.

The film is an adaptation of manga volume 1-3, and like many live action adaptations, the film does not follow the manga exactly. The film’s synopsis is as follows,

Akira Tendo (Eiji Akaso) works at an exploitative company where he suffers endless hours and harassment from his boss. He spends his days feeling more dead than alive. One day, the town is overtaken by zombies and Akira gets excited for he doesn’t need to go to the office anymore rather than facing the fact he has to survive the zombie apocalypse. Akira comes up with a bucket list of 100 things he decided to accomplish before he becomes a zombie and makes his bucket list checked traveling with Shizuka (Mai Shiraishi) and Kencho (Shuntaro Yanagi).

EIJI AKASO INTERVIEW

I had the opportunity to sit down with Eiji Akaso during Anime Expo 2023 and ask him about his experiences while filming the live-action adaptation of Zom 100,

Krystal: This movie is based on a manga, was it hard to portray Akira from a manga in live-action?

Eiji Akaso: If acted as a cartoon character, that would make me a little unnatural as a human, so I want to give Akira a human trait. So I had to be careful with body actions and little subtle facial expressions to show emotion. That’s what I spoke about to Yusuke Ishida (the director) before I began acting.

K: What were some of the challenges that you faced while portraying Akira?

E.A.: There are lots of scenes where I was chased by zombies, which is the worst thing that you can imagine in real life, but Akira had to enjoy being chased by zombies, and I had to always put a smile on my face with zombies behind me. That was difficult because I would be so scared myself If I were chased by a zombies in real life, but Akira on the other hand, enjoyed being chased, so that was a challenge for me.

K: What was it like being on the set of ZOM 100?

E.A.: We filmed the movie in different locations and one place was in Nagoya, Japan, and we had to close the entire road to film the scene where Akira was riding the motorcycle. There’s also like a Red District called Kabukicho in Shinjuku, Tokyo, We had to recreate, Kabukicho as the backdrop of the set. It was a huge production every time we filmed the movie, it was a huge production, and that was really impressive.

K: It sounds like this was like a full Hollywood production here; what was one of your favorite scenes that you filmed?

E.A.: I enjoyed every location for the filming, but if I had to choose one, that would be the one we filmed at Kabukicho set, Where Akira went to help Kencho when he was trapped. For that was the scene we began filming from the night to the following morning. The scene had to be filmed at night, so we had to finish before dawn. Because of time constrictions, everybody was so nervous in that situation. However, I really enjoyed making the scene.

K: On the topic of Zombies, Do you have a favorite zombie movie?

E.A.: …Biohazard (Resident Evil)!

K: Any final messages you’d like to leave our readers with?

E.A.: This is a zombie comedy movie that no one could imagine, after seeing this movie, I think everybody will feel so uplifted, and might encourage them to quit a job they don’t like and do what they want to do.

The film is directed by Yusuke Ishida, and stars Eiji Akaso as Akira Tendo, Mai Shiraishi, Shuntaro Yanagi, & Kazuki Kitamura in undisclosed roles.

Make sure to catch the live-action adaptation of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead premiering on Netflix on August 3rd. You can start diving into the zombie-infested world with Akira by reading the manga or streaming the anime available on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix.

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