The official Digimon Partners YouTube channel has posted a special “Butter-Fly” music video to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Digimon Adventure. As well, it announced that a music album featuring Yamato “Matt” Ishida and Teen-Age Wolves.

Toei Animation first announced production on this video in May 2024. You can watch the “Butter-Fly” Digimon Adventure 25th anniversary video here:

“Butter-Fly” is the opening song the original Japanese version of Digimon Adventure, with Koji Wada providing the vocals. Wada passed away in 2016 at the age of 42. The video features brand new animation that follows the show’s events, from the kids waking up in Digital World and meeting their partners to them saying their final farewells at the end of the show.

Many people in the comments have stated that they started to cry while watching the video. One person noted that the Chosen Children of this generation have all gathered in the comment section. As of the time of writing, the video has accumulated over 245,000 views within 10 hours.

There is no information as of the time of writing in regards to the Yamato and Teen-Age Wolves album. Teen-Age Wolves is the name of Yamato’s band in Digimon Adventure 02 but it’s unknown if the album will feature new songs with his voice actor Yuto Kazama as vocals. It could also be a Digimon Adventure 02 soundtrack but with a more gimmicky packaging.

The original 1999 release of Digimon Adventure is available on Hulu.

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With the final chapter of the My Hero Academia manga series set to release on August 5, 2024, various merchandise projects like and art book, fan book, and board game are reportedly being planned. Additionally, a new large-scale project will reportedly be announced the same day the manga series concludes. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!]

There is no information yet as to what this large-scale project will be. Other projects include the release of the final volume 42 of the My Hero Academia manga series, which is set to appear on December 2024 in Japan, as reported by leaker ryokutya2089. A digital manuscript print will seemingly be available for applicants that purchase the final issue of the manga.

Additionally, a final My Hero Academia fan book will appear on January 2025, with the first ever art book for the manga series coming out on April 2025. An original image exhibition of the series will reportedly be held around Summer 2025. Other minor projects include a possible board game, as well as Line stickers.

The My Hero Academia manga will end on August 5, 2024, and various projects to celebrate the end of the series are being planned. Viz Media handles the release of the manga in North America, and the anime is available on Crunchyroll.

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Bandai Spirits revealed a new set of alternate option parts for the Metal Structure action figure of Amuro Ray's RX-93 Nu Gundam. It will release the new parts in Japan in January 2025. The set will also be available for purchase in the U.S. and the rest of Asia Pacific. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]

One of the highlights of this package will be the new backpack set housing a pair of large beam sabers and multiple red Incoms. The latter are wire-guided remote weapons that let ordinary pilots shoot from multiple directions, as the more famous Funnels and Bits are only compatible with Newtype pilots who possess psychic abilities. The package will also include scaled human figures of characters closely related to the Mobile Suit, such as Amuro Ray and Chan Agi.

Here are some of the sample images of the new parts:

This set will cost 46,200 yen (~$308), but it will only contain the above bonus parts. The actual Nu Gundam Metal Structure has been available for purchase since 2019. Bandai Spirits re-released the action figure with its iconic Fin Funnels in March 2024 at a whopping 140,800 yen (~$938.60).

The Nu Gundam, which Amuro Ray piloted in the 1988 movie Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack, has been receiving more alternate armaments outside the show. Another example of this is the Long-Range Fin Funnel that appears on its life-sized statue in Fukuoka, as the original Fin Funnels would be unwieldy for the statue's weight balance. Bandai Namco has since brought the armament to Gundam games like Battle Operation 2 and Gundam Breaker 4.

The new set of alternate option parts for the RX-93 Nu Gundam Metal Structure action figure will be available in January 2025.

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Good Smile Company opened pre-orders for its upcoming Nendoroid of Griffith from Kentaro Miura's Berserk. The new chibi action figure will be formally available worldwide in 2025. People in the US and Canada head to the company's US web store, where the figure is priced at $43.99. Those living elsewhere worldwide can instead place an order on the Japanese international web store at ￥7,500.

As with most other Nendoroids, this chibi action figure of Griffith will stand at around 10cm (3.94in) tall. The set will have two facial expression parts, although the second one will only feature a slight variation in the direction of Griffith's eyes. It will also come with Griffith's saber, which the owner can also unsheath from its scabbard.

Here are the sample images showing some of the poses Griffith's Nendoroid can take:

Griffith's Nendoroid will help complement Guts, whose figure was revealed and produced earlier. Good Smile Company held the pre-order session for Guts' Nendoroid in May 2023. It later released the series protagonist's chibi action figure in December 2023.

The pre-order window for the Berserk Griffith Nendoroid will close on September 11, 2024. Good Smile Company will ship the finished figures from Japan in March 2025 and North America in Q3 2025.

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The official Twitter account for the upcoming The Rose of Versailles movie has shown off the first key visual for the film’s collaboration with Sanrio mascots. Goods of these Sanrio characters will appear some time in the future.

All of the Sanrio mascots look like they’re cosplaying the The Rose of Versailles characters. They even have the hair and extra sparkly eyes. The pair-ups are:

• Dear Daniel: Andre
• Hello Kitty: Oscar
• My Melody: Marie Antoinette
• Pochacco: Fersen

Another key visual shows the mascots looking like plush dolls, complete with motifs and symbols that often appear in the The Rose of Versailles series. As mentioned earlier, goods of these mascots will appear in the future. More details will come soon.

News of an anime movie adaptation of The Rose of Versailles came out in September 2022.  MAPPA of Yuri!!! On Ice and Jujutsu Kaisen fame is the studio handling it. The manga is a highly influential work, achieving great financial and social success since it started serialization in 1972. As for the story, it is a historical drama focusing on the years preceding and during the French Revolution. Aside from the upcoming anime movie, there have been multiple adaptations over the years. This includes anime series and multiple stage musicals.

The The Rose of Versailles anime movie will air in Japan in early Spring 2025.

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Since the 1930s, superheroes have been a form of entertainment enjoyed by all from different walks in life. Characters such as Superman, Batman, and Captain America have influenced all forms of media from television to manga. Anime is no exception to the influence of these heroic stories. Below is a list of the best and most inspirational superhero anime of all time. 

Cyborg 009

Shotaro Ishinomori is the creator of popular superhero franchises that many know of including Kamen Rider and Kikader. Super Sentai, known in North America as Power Rangers, is also one of these well recognized series. Although Super Sentai and Kamen Rider are what he is known for, Ishinomori also gave birth to the beloved Cyborg 009 franchise.

Created by the author of Kamen Rider, Cyborg 009 is a series that follows nine humans from different parts of the world. Kidnapped by the sinister Black Ghost organization, these nine humans are subjected to experimentations by the organization leader, Skull. These experimentations successfully turn the nine into cyborgs with extraordinary powers. After escaping the clutches of Skull, the nine cyborgs continue to fight crime.

Astro Boy

Following the death of son, genius scientist, Dr. Umataro Tenma, creates an android in his son’s image. Astro Boy, the android, presents human emotions and lives with Dr. Tenma as an adoptive son. Dr. Tenma, never forgetting the death of his son, begins to show disdain for the android that resembles his son. The scientist eventually sells Astro Boy to Hamegg, a circus owner. Astro Boy follows the story of this robot fighting evildoers using his powers.

Astro Boy is often credited for the birth of modern anime due to the stylization of the characters drawn such as large eyes. This franchise also has a plethora of adaptations in the form of movies, manga, and anime remakes.

Tiger & Bunny

The story of Tiger & Bunny is an interesting twist on the traditional superhero template. Kotetsu Kaburagi is an aging hero known as Wild Tiger. His super power allows him to increase his strength 100 times his current ability for five minutes. However, a younger hero, Barnaby Brooks Jr. has the same ability. In order to save their careers as heroes, they must put aside their differences and work together. 

In Tiger & Bunny, heroes, called NEXT, are sponsored by corporations to bring attention to their companies. Being a hero in Tiger & Bunny is considered a career. The NEXT appear on a television network by the name of Hero TV to earn Hero Points for a hero ranking. This show represents how greed can get in the way of being a righteous person.

Zetman

The story of Zetman depicts a darker version of heroes compared to other titles on this list. The plot follows a young Jin Kanzaki and Kouga Amagi as they both strive to be the ideal hero. However, their definitions of what a hero represents diverge as they grow older. These different approaches to being a hero leads to them clashing on more than one occasion. That doesn’t stop the two young men from allying to stop monsters known as the Players.

My Hero Academia

In a world filled with super powers known as “quirks”, Izuku Midoriya is one without any powers. Midoriya yearns to become a hero like his idol, All Might. One day, Midoriya, seizes the chance to become a hero as strong as All Might. By ingesting a strand of hair from All Might, Midoriya inherits All Might's All For One quirk. This quirk grants him superhuman strength at the cost of his body. Midoriya must train to control these powers and become a hero worthy of replacing All Might.

Midoriya’s will to not give up is the perfect example of a superhero. Even when facing impending peril and fear, Midoriya faces the opposition head first. Each character in the show has their own unique quirks and personalities that make My Hero Academia worth the watch.

One Punch Man

The story of One Punch Man follows the Class-C hero, Saitama, as he protects Earth from powerful enemies. As formidable as these villains may be for Saitama’s peers in the Hero Association, this follically challenged hero always defeats them in one punch.

One Punch Man is a superhero anime with themes of friendship and heroism. Characters in this world see villains as genuine threats to humanity while Saitama wants to fight someone without killing them in one punch. This contrast lends itself to the comedic nature of One Punch Man.

Sailor Moon

Watch Usagi Tsukino as she fights evil by moonlight in Sailor Moon. Usagi gains the power to protect the Solar System from the forces of evil as the leader of the Sailor Guardians. The themes of Sailor Moon depict allyship and heroism. Similar to the popular franchise, Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon is widely recognized around the world for the astonishing transformations of the characters. This property is referenced in other anime and media while being the inspiration for others.

Superhero anime continues to thrive whether they are a parody of the superhero genre or a darker take on an often light-hearted genre. Recent titles such as GO! GO! Loser Ranger! garner praise for depicting different views than those of the hero. While the shows above are amazing, they represent only a fraction of the superhero genre.

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During the 40th anniversary event of Dragon Ball, you’ll be able to catch the first ever episode of the new anime series Dragon Ball Daima. The late Akira Toriyama was the one who worked on the story and character design of Dragon Ball Daima, which will be a brand new tale in the franchise.

The new show will start airing some time in October 2024. But if you go to the 40th anniversary Dragon Ball festival on October 6, 2024, you’ll be able to watch it before anyone else can. There will only be three premieres, with the cast (including Masako Nozawa who plays Goku and his kids), appearing to greet the audience during the first two.

Aside from showing off Dragon Ball Daima, the 40th anniversary event will also have announcements about new games. You’ll be able to play their demos, as well as purchase event-exclusive merchandise. Demos will include that of Sparking Zero and Super Divers. Though the event itself is free, the tickets are only available via lottery. You can try for a ticket via the official website.

The Dragon Ball 40th anniversary event will be on October 6, 2024. North America will also be able to check out the show in November 2024.

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There will be a one-hour special for the anime adaptation of Undead Unluck to coincide with its 2025 debut. Announced via the official social media account, the special episode will further explore the adventures of the protagonists Andy and Fuuko.

A teaser trailer for the special appeared on the TMS Anime Official Channel, offering a glimpse of what we can expect. The trailer features Unjustice’s weapon and shows it being used in a dramatic snowstorm setting.

Here is the latest trailer:

Undead Unluck, based on the manga by Yoshifumi Tozuka, follows the story of Fuuko Izumo. She brings bad luck to anyone she touches. She ends up meeting Andy, an immortal seeking true death. Together, they face various adversaries, including a mysterious organization targeting individuals with unique abilities. The manga itself debuted in 2020 and quickly garnered attention, winning first in the Next Manga Awards for the same year.

Previously, DeNa released a new MOBA game titled JUMP: Assemble on June 25, 2024. This game features characters from Weekly Shonen Jump titles, including Undead Unluck, and is available on iOS and Android devices. 

VIZ Media publishes an official English version of the Undead Unluck manga, and the anime airs on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Netflix shared a new trailer and release window update for the Sakamoto Days anime adaptation. It will come to the streaming service in January 2025. 

We first learned about the Sakamoto Days anime back in May 2024. Back then, a January 2025 air date was confirmed for Japan. However, a worldwide release and home wasn’t noted at the time. 

Here’s the latest trailer. English subtitles are available if closed captions are turned on. It goes over the general premise of the series. That is, Taro Sakamoto used to be a legendary hitman. When he met his future wife, he retired and started a family. Now he runs a store. However, his past catches up with him, so Sakamoto needs to rely his skills and the help of some other allies he works with and knows to protect his family and new life.

While the manga series has been running in Japan since 2020, it took a few years for it to show up worldwide. Viz Media began releasing volumes of it in English in April 2022.

The anime adaptation of Sakamoto Days will air on Netflix in January 2025, and the manga is handled by Viz Media outside Japan.

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Anime traditionally debut with 12-13 episodes in a season. There are a plethora of anime that exceed that amount by hundreds of episodes. However, not all of them are worth the time required to watch them. Below are the best long-running anime series to watch that are over 100 episodes.

Naruto

With 720 episodes, including Naruto(220) and Naruto Shippuden(500), the story of Naruto follows a mischievous young ninja on his quest to become the village leader, the Hokage. Naruto is shunned by his peers and other villagers as he hosts the Nine-Tailed Fox within his body. This demon is responsible for the death of the Fourth Hokage and many surviving villagers’ loved ones. As the Hokage is someone everyone respects, Naruto believes that people will stop despising him if he becomes this beacon for the village. Naruto’s growth as a person is shown throughout the series through death, denial, and war. Every episode is not canon, however, with nearly half of each series being filler. In spite of the overwhelming amount of filler, Naruto is worth the watch.

Bleach

Bleach is a series consisting of 392 episodes separated into 366 episodes for its original run and 26 for the Thousand-Year Blood War arc as of July 2024. Ichigo Kurosaki is a high school student with an unusual ability. The orange haired ruffian has the ability to see the spirits of the undead. One day, a shinigami named Rukia enters his room searching for a powerful “Hollow”. Trying to protect Ichigo, witnessing all of the events, she is gravely injured. Rukia transfers half of her Soul Reaper powers to Ichigo to have a chance at survival for them both. This marks Ichigo’s transition into a Substitute Soul Reaper and the beginning of the long road ahead.

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

In contrast to many other long-running anime, the story of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure doesn’t follow one protagonist. Hirohiko Araki, the manga artist for Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, introduces a new member of the Joestar family as the main protagonist for each new arc. As of 2024, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is 190 episodes long, spanning across six unique arcs in the story. The anime has been running since Araki’s manga 25th anniversary on October 12, 2012. While every Joestar has their own story, most of them involve the vile man, Dio Brando directly or otherwise.

Beginning with Phantom Blood, the story stars Jonathan Joestar as he battles his adoptive step-brother, Dio Brando. Dio’s goal is to obtain the Joestar’s family wealth by any means necessary. He acquires the powers of a vampire using a stone mask. Jonathan must not only protect his family, but others he holds dear from the clutches of Dio. This rivalry leads to decades of torment from Dio on the Joestar family.

One Piece

Debuting on October 20, 1999, One Piece is one the longest running anime of all time, clocking in at 1113 episodes as of July 2024. One Piece stars Monkey D. Luffy as the leader of the Straw Hats Pirates. His main objective: Reach the Grand Line. On his way, he battles powerful foes while gathering new allies to join his crew. The story portrays the bonds of friendship while having a sense of adventure. The Straw Hats’ brushes with the law(The Marines) gives an overt tale of rebellion.

Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z

Based on the iconic manga by the late Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball is one the most influential anime of all time. Dragon Ball, more specifically Dragon Ball Z, is referenced in other popular forms of entertainment besides anime. Given the excitement and thrill of watching a fight in this series, it is easy to see why.

Dragon Ball stars Son Goku as he leaves his home in the countryside to search for seven mystical balls that can grant any wish. Along this journey, he meets allies that would continue to be a part of the series in the sequel Dragon Ball Z. On his quest to become the strongest, Goku must battle foes that threaten the Earth’s safety.

Dragon Ball debuted on Fuji Tv on February 26, 1986. Airing until April 18, 1989, 153 episodes were made for Akira Toriyama’s masterpiece. Starting immediately afterwards was Dragon Ball Z airing from April 26, 1989 - January 31, 1996 with 291 episodes.

Gintama

Feudal Japan has been invaded by aliens known as the Amanto. Samurai defended their home until they were no more. Now the Amanto have integrated themselves into Edo Japan, banning all swords.

Gintoki Sakata, a former samurai who fought in the war against the Amanto, operates an odd jobs business known as Yorozuya. Follow Gintoki and the other odd job employees, Shinpachi and Kagura, as they find themselves in hysterical predicaments.

Gintama first debuted on April 4, 2006 on TV Tokyo. Sunrise, the studio that animated most of Gintama, had a turbulent road when working on this comedic series. Gintama was near cancellation or canceled several times during its run until a movie released on January 8, 2021.

Hunter x Hunter

October 2, 2011 marks the date Hunter x Hunter debuted until its end on September 24, 2014. The plot revolves around ten year old Gon Freecs as he departs his home island to find his father after discovering he had become a Hunter. Gon himself wants to follow in his footsteps of being a Hunter. However, in order to be a Hunter, he must take the Hunter Exam. Gon befriends Kurapika, Killua, and Leorio over the course of the exam. Follow Gon and his friends as they take on the treacherous trials of the Hunter Exam.

Yu Yu Hakusho

14 year old delinquent, Yusuke Urameshi, loses his life attempting to save another. He is given another chance at life by Koenma, the son of the king of the Underworld, King Enma. Through a series of trials, he would be able to return to his body. In return, Yusuke will become a Spirit Detective. Follow the escapades of Yusuke over 112 episodes as he assumes his roles as Spirit Detective in Yu Yu Hakusho.

While there is a significant amount of anime that have 100 or more episodes, like Detective Conan and Yu-Gi-Oh, the anime above are worth the investment.

Watch every title except Bleach on Crunchyroll. All episodes of Bleach are available to watch on Hulu in addition to the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. 

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Seinen anime are often overlooked due to the similarities the demographic shares with shounen anime. Geared towards an older audience, seinen anime depict grittier stories with mature themes. This is not always true, however. Some stories portray comedic undertones while targeting the university and salary man demographic. In the 2010s, seinen anime began to garner the attention of many with releases in this demographic such as Steins: Gate. However, as more seinen were released, the better stories got. Here are a few of the best seinen anime of the 2010s.

Tokyo Ghoul

Adapting Sui Ishida’s manga of the same name, the plot of Tokyo Ghoul involves death, cannibalism, and acceptance. See the story of Kaneki Ken as a wonderful date takes a turn for the worse. Kaneki is narrowly killed by his date, Kamishiro Rize, while alone in the park. To save his life, doctors replace his organs with those of Kamishiro. However, Kamishiro was a ghoul; a monster who feeds on the flesh of humans. With her organs implanted, Kaneki has become the very thing that almost ended his life. Now Kaneki must navigate this new reality of his while being hunted by police officers. The second season of Tokyo Ghoul, Tokyo Ghoul: re, does not compete with the first season of this ghoulish anime. 

In most cases when an anime veers off the path its manga counterpart set in stone, it is often due to the anime catching up to the manga. Animators usually add filler episodes until they have enough material to anime. Naruto is a perfect example as almost half of the episodes are filler. Tokyo Ghoul is different, however. Sui Ishida wanted to take a different route in the anime compared to what he illustrated in the manga. This left fans feeling dejected at the end product. Though Tokyo Ghoul: re isn’t the best adaptation, the rest of the series is a good watch.

Erased

If you like time travel, Erased is the anime you should watch immediately. The story of Erased involves 29-year old Satoru Fujinuma, a floundering manga artist who has the ability to cheat death. At every attempt on his life, he is sent back in time minutes before his death occurs. This loop will continue until he prevents this death from happening. One day, after being accused of his mother's death, he is sent back 18 years in the past to when he was a grade school student. To stop his mother’s death, he must find the connection between the past and present.

Erased is a story of how past choices affect the future. The themes of this mystery anime depict loss, regret, and consequences of one’s action. Erased shows that even if you eventually save everyone else, something will still be lost.

Vinland Saga

From its beginnings as a shounen manga, Vinland Saga is the story of Thorfinn, the son of a renowned viking. Thorfinn seeks revenge against his father’s murderer, Askeladd. In order to achieve this goal, he joins Askeladd’s crew of mercenaries with the single thought of killing him. As the story progresses, Thorfinn continues to face hardships as well as small victories.

Vinland Saga depicts themes of vengeance, redemption, and finding oneself in a historical setting. The author, Makoto Yukimura, drew inspiration from real world events like the Cold War for his depiction of characters in his story. This makes Vinland Saga a worthy watch.

Goblin Slayer

Goblin Slayer is about what the title suggests: Slaying goblins. In a fantasy world filled with orcs, dragons, and beasts, the most common deaths for rookie adventurers are at the hands of goblins. The Goblin Slayer story follows the escapades of the silver-ranked adventurer, Goblin Slayer, as he strives to achieve his goal of exterminating every goblin. Through trials and tribulation, he has learned every weakness, strategy, and type of goblin to aid him in this goal. Join the Goblin Slayer and his party as they take on these evil beasts.

Goblin Slayer renders a dark image of, what would be, a low level enemy in other anime as a foe that should be feared. This is why Goblin Slayer stands out from most anime in general. Be warned as this dark fantasy depicts gruesome assaults on women.

One Punch Man

Monsters and villains roam the earth, wreaking havoc at every turn. To combat these destructive beings, the Hero Association is formed with upstanding heroes consisting of Class C - S. These ranks determine what level of threat a hero can handle along with their competency. Enter Saitama, a C-Class hero with strength unmatched by anyone. Due to his overwhelming power, Saitama tends to finish every foe he faces in one punch.

One Punch is more comparable to shounen manga akin to Dragon Ball than other seinen titles on this list. The light-hearted comedic tone of the story paired with the bombastic action has One Punch Man standing out against its contemporaries in the seinen category.

Although seinen is steadily gaining footing with audiences, this demographic of anime has been around since Lupin the Third and Berserk. With commercial successes like One Punch Man and Vinland Saga, seinen anime has the chance to garner more attention over time.

Every anime listed above is available to watch on Crunchyroll except for One Punch Man. You can stream every season of One Punch Man on Hulu.

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Cover announced that the new song from Hololive Vtuber Houshou Marine, called “Dead Ma’am’s Chest,” was written by Toby Fox and Camellia. The Undertale creator worked on the music, while Camellia handled the arrangement and lyrics. The track will also appear on her first album called Ahoy!! You’re All Pirates, which will launch on October 16, 2024 in Japan. 

The music video for the Houshou Marine Toby Fox song is also live, with Wit Studio handling the animation for “Dead Ma’am’s Chest.” That studio also worked on Spy x Family, Suicide Squad Isekai, and some Pokemon anime adaptations. If someone turns on closed captions, an official English translation for the lyrics is available. A karaoke option is also present.

In honor of her 2024 birthday celebration on July 30, 2024, Houshou Marine also performed a 3D live. During it, she performed alongside fellow Hololive Vtubers like Kobo Kanaeru, Shiranui Flare, Shirogane Noel, and Usada Pekora. HIMEHINA, Pmaru-sama, and Reol also appeared.

As for that first Houshou Marine album, the Ahoy!! You’re All Pirates limited edition and 10 of its 14 songs were revealed. The four unrevealed ones seem to be the four entirely new songs. The $81 limited edition includes the CD and Blu-ray, a poster lyric card, a PR card for the Hololive Official Card Game, and an acrylic stand of the Vtuber based on the cover art for the album. 

Here are the confirmed tracks for the first Houshou Marine album so far. Alongside the Toby Fox song, there are many collab tracks with other Hololive Vtubers.

• “111” with Kobo Kanaeru
• “Ahoy!! We are Houshou Pirates”
• “Bishoujyo Muzai Pirates”
• “Dead Ma’am’s Chest”
• “Happiness World” with Shirakami Fubuki
• “I’m You’re Treasure Box *You Have Found Captain Marine in a Treasure Chest”
• “Marine Set Sail”
• “Pipapo Pipipu” with Shirakami Fubuki
• “Shinkiro” with Gawr Gura
• “Unison” with Yunomi

Ahoy!! You’re All Pirates will release on October 16, 2024.

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Onkyo will start selling Japanese sake (Onikoroshi to be precise) featuring Kikuri Hiroi from Bocchi the Rock. The sake was matured while listening to SICK HACK’s “Watashi Dake Yuurei,” which was an insert song from the anime series.

You can get an Onikoro Cup Sake set for 2880 JPY ($18.90). This set will come with a 300 ml cup of sake that “listened” to “Watashi Dake Yuurei,” a 180 ml carton of normal Onikoroshi, and a cloth bag featuring Kikuri. Onkyo included two different types of Onikoroshi sake so you can compare the tastes. Something you want to keep in mind is that sake from a carton and sake from a cup already taste different. So if you think that the Bocchi the Rock sake tastes better, you should also consider the different container you're drinking from.

According to Onkyo, a banana-like fragrance emerged from the sake during the fermentation process. This was quite interesting to them, as the yeast they used shouldn't produce that kind of flavor. The end product has a sharp bitter flavor, yet remains refreshing. It believes that this is all thanks to the vibration technology it used during the process.

Other items you can get are:

• Apron: 3000 JPY
• Face towel: 1500 JPY
• Masu: 1000 JPY
• Tokkuri & ochoko (flask and small sake cup): 3000 JPY
• T-shirt: 2000 JPY

All of the items will appear on sale from August 2, 2024. While Onkyo does offer international shipping, you need to check to make sure if alcohol can even make it out of Japan and to your country.

Onkyo is a brand that specializes in lifestyle goods and alcohol. It’s known for its gimmick of aging alcohol while letting it “listen” to music. In the past, for example, it sold wines that listened to the soundtrack of NieR Automata Ver1.1a. The idea is that the soundwaves traveling through the liquid will impart a different depth or flavor profile.

Bocchi the Rock is readily available to watch on Crunchyroll. The sake that "listened" to "Watashi Dake Yuurei" from Bocchi the Rock will be available for purchase from August 2, 2024.

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The dates for the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Cafe themed after the movie have been announced. Starting on Thursday, August 29, 2024, the event will be held at four venues in three cities: Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.

You can view the announcement post below:

Lottery reservations for the event are now open, with applications being accepted until Thursday, August 1. General reservations, which will be on a first-come, first-served basis, will begin on Thursday, August 22.

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Cafe Dates:

• Tokyo (Venue 1): Thursday, August 29 - Sunday, October 27, 2024
• Tokyo (Venue 2): Thursday, August 29 - Sunday, October 27, 2024
• Osaka: Thursday, August 29 - Sunday, October 27, 2024
• Nagoya: Thursday, August 29 - Sunday, October 27, 2024

The Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Cafe will feature exclusive menu items themed around the movie, including unique dishes and beverages inspired by the characters and scenes from the film. The cafes will also offer a range of exclusive merchandise, such as themed pin badges, acrylic keychains, mini acrylic stands, and character-themed dishes and mugs. Previous Jujutsu Kaisen cafes have featured themed menu items such as the Sukuna Finger Hot Dog and Prison Realm Tiramisu. 

You can watch both the Jujustu Kaisen 0 movie and the Jujutsu Kaisen anime right now on Crunchyroll. 

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As part of Wonder Festival 2024 Summer, Taito highlighted three My Hero Academia figures of Himiko Toga, Tsuyu “Froppy” Asui, and Rumi “Mirko” Usagiyama. They are all at various stages of development, with the Himiko statue being the furthest along. 

The Himiko My Hero Academia figure appeared as a painted prototype for the first time at the event. This is a more casual take on the character. She’s wearing her duffel coat and wielding a knife. However, the bag she’s carrying on her left arm shows her equipment for when she’s acting a villain in a more formal capacity. It’s a 1/7 scale figure.

The V Jump social media account shared additional figures of it on display.

The Froppy My Hero Academia Spiritale figure is only at the unpainted phase of development. Like Himiko, it is a 1/7 scale figure. She’s completely dressed in her hero attire, and the active design features her tongue out as she leaps from a piece of rubble. 

Again, V-Jump shared additional photos of that figure on display as well.

As for the Mirko My Hero Academia figure, it will probably be a while before we see that 1/7 scale statue. Only an announcement came up for her. It showed her art and a possible pose. 

Taito is working on the My Hero Academia Himiko, Froppy, and Mirko figures and, while there are no release dates, we should see Himiko first. The manga is about to end in August 2024, and Viz Media handles it outside Japan. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll.

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