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Crunchyroll Drops ‘Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy’ English Dub Cast

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Crunchyroll Drops ‘Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy’ English Dub Cast

‘Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy’ is a fantasy isekai light novel series written by Kei Azumi and illustrated by Mitsuaki Matsumoto published by the Japanese publishing company AlphaPolis since 2013. A manga version illustrated by Kotora Kino was launched in 2015 with an anime adaption from the Tokyo-based animation studio C2C premiering in July 2021. Due to the show’s popularity, Crunchyroll has announced that they have gained the license to produce an English dub which began airing weekly in April 2022.
Crunchyroll announced the cast on their website:

  • Dallas Reid (Wein in The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt) as Makoto
  • Monica Rial (Alice in Combatants Will Be Dispatched!) as Shen
  • Tia Ballard (Shuna in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) as Emma
  • Reagan Murdock (Erhart in The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent) as Tsukuyomi
  • Skyler McIntosh (Kaori in Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest) as Hasegawa
  • Jennifer AuBuchon (Toko in My Senpai is Annoying) as Goddess
  • Michael Stimac as Resoud

Jerry Jewell will serve as the ADR Director for the dub.
You can watch the trailer below:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows:
“As part of a mysterious contract agreed upon by a goddess and his parents years ago, Makoto Misumi finds himself sent to another world to meet the goddess and become the hero. However, the deity deems Makoto to be “hideous,” refusing to even lay eyes upon him and revokes his heroic title. Disdainfully giving him the ability to understand all languages except the human language as compensation, the goddess drives Makoto off to the farthest edges of the wasteland, far from human civilization.
Due to the disparity between Earth and this new world, Makoto’s inherent physical and magical capabilities awaken, making him extremely powerful. He meets various demihumans and mythical beings who all end up being captivated with his characteristics and join Makoto in building a new community where all of them can peacefully coexist.
Nevertheless, despite this success, Makoto still yearns to meet fellow humans. In a world where the goddess herself has barred him from interacting with his kind, it is up to Makoto and his companions to fulfill his desire—and perhaps reform society along the way.”
The anime is written by Kenta Ihara with music from Yasuharu Takanashi. The first season ran for twelve episodes. ‘Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy’ has been renewed for a second season.

English Voice Cast For ‘Skeleton Knight in Another World’ Anime Revealed

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English Voice Cast For ‘Skeleton Knight in Another World’ Anime Revealed

‘Skeleton Knight in Another World’ is a fantasy isekai written by Ennki Hakari and illustrated by Akira Sawano for the Japanese publishing company Overlap. It launched in 2015 as a light novel before being serialized as a manga in 2017. In April 2022, the Tokyo-based animation production company Studio Kai and Hornets released an anime adaptation with Katsumi Ono directing. Fans are in for more, with the streaming service Crunchyroll announcing that they had selected an English voice cast for a dub which launched on April 28, 2022.
Their website revealed the cast list:

  • Brandon Johnson (Tadashi Kikuchi in Sk8 the Infinity) as Arc
  • Caitlin Glass (Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist) as Ariane
  • Emi Lo (Myna Yatomika in 86 EIGHTY-SIX) as Ponta
  • Krystal LaPorte (Tina in Overlord) as Lauren
  • Marisa Duran (Lady Isabel Neville in Requiem of the Rose King) as Rita

Matthew David Rudd, Corey Phillips, Kevin D. Thelwell, Dominique North, Jeff Jiffers, David Lu, Greg Silva, Erica Muse, and others will perform additional roles for the show. Jason Lord will work as the ADR Director with Dani Chambers serving as the assistant director.
You can watch the trailer below:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows:
“One day, a gamer played video games until he fell asleep…and when he woke up, he found himself in the game world—as a skeleton! Equipped with the powerful weapons and armor of his avatar but stuck with its frightening skeletal appearance, Arc has to find a place for himself in this new, fantastical land. All his hopes for a quiet life are dashed when he crosses paths with a beautiful elven warrior, setting him on a journey full of conflict and adventure.”
The anime is written by Takeshi Kikuchi with music by Tsubasa Ito and eba.
Seven Seas Entertainment has the license to reproduce the ‘Skeleton Knight in Another World’ light novels and manga in the United States.

Kite Man Is Gliding Into His Own HBO Max Spin-Off

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Kite Man Is Gliding Into His Own HBO Max Spin-Off

‘Harley Quinn: The Animated Series’ is spinning off the lovable and dimwitted villain Kite Man, voiced by Matt Oberg, into his own animated television show for HBO Max with the working title ‘Noonan.’ Dean Lorey will work as the showrunner, and an executive producer along with by Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Kaley Cuoco.
“If you’ve seen Harley Quinn, the popular adult animated series featuring the beloved bat-wielding troublemaker, then you’ve gotten to know Kite Man, the good-natured wannabe villain who was all set to tie the knot with Poison Ivy until she realized her real love was for Harley. But don’t feel too bad for the guy. After all, he’s getting his own show,” DC Universe said on their website.


The first season will feature ten episodes and will “expand” the world created by its predecessor in “unique new ways.” DCU noted that “Noonan’s will focus on lovable loser Kite Man and his new squeeze Golden Glider as they moonlight as criminals to support their foolish purchase of Noonan’s, Gotham’s seediest dive bar, where everybody knows your name, but not necessarily your secret identity.”
Executive VP of Original Comedy and Adult Animation at HBO Max and Adult Swim Suzanna Makkos celebrated the spin-off saying, “We love the wild and fun world of Harley Quinn so much we just had to make a spin-off and who better to center it around than the outcast Kite Man.”
She added, “Justin, Patrick and Dean have created the perfect local hangout for Gotham City’s not-so-finest at Noonan’s, where bar patrons can blow off steam after a long day of mayhem.”
Currently, there is no release date for the series.
Kite Man first appeared in a 1960 issue of Batman as the villainous alter ego of Charles “Chuck” Brown, created by the Dark Knight co-creator Bill Finger and artist Dick Sprang. He would make spontaneous appearances throughout DC Comics and had a somewhat prominent role in “The War of Jokes and Riddles” arc by writer Tom King.

‘Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie’ Anime Gets An English Dub

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‘Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie’ Anime Gets An English Dub

‘Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie’ is a romantic comedy manga created by Keigo Maki that is being serialized in the Kodansha magazine ‘Magazine Pocket.’ The rom-com launched in 2019 and has thus far produced twelve volumes. Its popularity led to the Japanese animation studio Doga Kobo picking it up for an anime adaptation under director Ryota Itoh that was launched in April 2022 and Crunchyroll announcing they are picking up the series for an English dub.
“She’s beauty, she’s grace, and she just might kick you in the face — the intensely adorable Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie is the latest Spring 2022 anime to get the English dub treatment,” they said on their website, noting that the first episode dropped to April 23, 2022.
Crunchyroll released the cast list:

  • Macy Anne Johnson (Chiyuki in Smile Down the Runway) as Shikimori
  • Bryson Baugus (Bell in Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?) as Izumi
  • Clifford Chapin (Bakugo in My Hero Academia) as Inuzuka
  • Michelle Rojas (Roxy in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation) as Nekozaki
  • Molly Zhang (Adachi’s Manager in Adachi and Shimamura) as Hachimitsu
  • Lydia Mackay (Kyoko in Fruits Basket) as Motoko
  • Mark Stoddard (Oishi in Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU) as Akisada

Emily Fajardo is working as the ADR director with Mark Allen Jr. and Tia Ballard serving as assistant ADR directors.
You can watch this official dub clip below:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows:
“Shikimori seems like the perfect girlfriend: cute, fun to be around, sweet when she wants to be… but she has a cool dark side that comes out under the right circumstances. And her boyfriend Izumi loves to be around when that happens!”
Shōhei Yamanaka is serving as the anime’s assistant director with Ai Kikuchi working on the character designs and Yoshimi Narita handling the scriptwriting details.
Kondasha USA has been publishing the manga in North America since October 2020 and (as of the writing of this article) has released the first eight volumes of ‘Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie.’

‘Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie’ Anime Gets An English Dub

Jacob Airey
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‘Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie’ Anime Gets An English Dub

‘Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie’ is a romantic comedy manga created by Keigo Maki that is being serialized in the Kodansha magazine ‘Magazine Pocket.’ The rom-com launched in 2019 and has thus far produced twelve volumes. Its popularity led to the Japanese animation studio Doga Kobo picking it up for an anime adaptation under director Ryota Itoh that was launched in April 2022 and Crunchyroll announcing they are picking up the series for an English dub.
“She’s beauty, she’s grace, and she just might kick you in the face — the intensely adorable Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie is the latest Spring 2022 anime to get the English dub treatment,” they said on their website, noting that the first episode dropped to April 23, 2022.
Crunchyroll released the cast list:

  • Macy Anne Johnson (Chiyuki in Smile Down the Runway) as Shikimori
  • Bryson Baugus (Bell in Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?) as Izumi
  • Clifford Chapin (Bakugo in My Hero Academia) as Inuzuka
  • Michelle Rojas (Roxy in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation) as Nekozaki
  • Molly Zhang (Adachi’s Manager in Adachi and Shimamura) as Hachimitsu
  • Lydia Mackay (Kyoko in Fruits Basket) as Motoko
  • Mark Stoddard (Oishi in Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU) as Akisada

Emily Fajardo is working as the ADR director with Mark Allen Jr. and Tia Ballard serving as assistant ADR directors.
You can watch this official dub clip below:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows:
“Shikimori seems like the perfect girlfriend: cute, fun to be around, sweet when she wants to be… but she has a cool dark side that comes out under the right circumstances. And her boyfriend Izumi loves to be around when that happens!”
Shōhei Yamanaka is serving as the anime’s assistant director with Ai Kikuchi working on the character designs and Yoshimi Narita handling the scriptwriting details.
Kondasha USA has been publishing the manga in North America since October 2020 and (as of the writing of this article) has released the first eight volumes of ‘Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie.’

Mezco’s Doctor Doom One:12 Figure Is Packing Heat!

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Doctor Doom is one of the most interesting villains in the Marvel Universe. Unfortunately, he has yet to be adapted appropriately into live-action for some reason. I don’t hold out much hope since the MCU’s baddies usually become one-note disposable adversaries. It’s best to stick to the original.
Mezco had the same idea. The company’s latest One:12 Collective figure is none other than Doom himself, and he’s packing some serious hardware. The $155 action figure is clad in metal armor, softgoods and loaded with accessories. Reed and company are in for a bad time. Expect Doom to arrive from Latveria sometime between February and April 2023.

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Doctor Doom wears a hooded tunic and a suit of armor made with real metal components. His removable cape features a clasp, real metal chain, and integrated posing wire. He comes with 2 interchangeable unmasked heads and 3 interchangeable faceplates allowing for a variety of distinct looks.

Doctor Victor Von Doom will come with this vast collection of accessories and features:

  • One:12 Collective body with over 28 points of articulation
  • Two (2) head portraits with three (3) interchangeable masks
  • Hand painted authentic detailing
  • Approximately 17cm tall
  • Seventeen (17) interchangeable hands including
    • One (1) pair of stun shocker FX hands (L & R)
    • Three (3) pairs of posing hands (L & R)
    • One (1) pair of fists (L & R)
    • One (1) pair of weapon holding hands (L & R)
    • One (1) pointing hand (R)
    • One (1) pair of spell summoning hands (L & R)
    • Two (2) energy protecting hands (L)
  • Hooded tunic with integrated posing wire
  • Cape with clasp, metal chain, and integrated posing wire (removable)
  • Titanium armor battle suit
  • Two (2) removable belts with two pouches and weapon holster
  • One (1) Cosmic Power Siphon Harness with light-up function
  • One (1) HUD projection FX for Cosmic Power Siphon Harness
  • One (1) electro-shock weapon
  • One (1) electro-shock blast FX
  • Two (2) electric flash FX
  • Two (2) energy blast FX
  • Two (2) interchangeable rocket thrusters
  • Two (2) long rocket thruster FX (plug into feet)
  • Two (2) short rocket thruster FX (plug into back)
  • One (1) hinged spell book with printed pages
  • One (1) spell FX
  • One (1) One:12 Collective display bases with logo
  • One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display posts

What do you think of Doom’s new figure? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Mezco]

Wicked’s Film Adaptation Gets Split Into Multiple Movies

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Wicked’s Film Adaptation Gets Split Into Multiple Movies

The Wicked motion picture adaptation is still happening, but the production is so large that what was supposed to be a single film has now been split into two parts. The adaptation’s director Jon M. Chu issued a statement updating fans on the how and why of the decision.
From the info we spotted at Coming Soon, rather than trying to compress the world-building and all the songs into a single 2+ hour long movie, the filmmaker has decided that the film needed to be told via two films rather than one. Entirely understandable, given the amount that happens in the Wicked story, and would suffer quite a bit with significant cuts. Luckily the film is not getting pushed any further out than Christmas 2024. I would guess that Part 2 would follow three to six months after that.
According to Chu:

“As we tried to cut songs or trim characters, those decisions began to feel like fatal compromises to the source material that has entertained us all for so many years. So we decided to give ourselves a bigger canvas and make not just one Wicked movie but TWO!!! With more space, we can tell the story of Wicked as it was meant to be told while bringing even more depth and surprise to the journeys of these beloved characters.”

Below is the statement in full:

Jon M. Chu
What we know as the popular version of Wicked started as a Gregory Maguire novel called Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. Released in 1995, the story turned the classic MGM version L. Frank Baum’s Wicked Witch into a somewhat heroic activist. Born Elphaba, the green-skinned inhabitant of OZ, wants to bring equality to the land. What follows is a twisted tale of betrayal, death, and the eventual hardening of Elphaba’s heart.
The popular musical by Stephen Schwartz followed the same story for the most part, with the necessary artistic liberties taken to turn the 406-page fantasy into a two-and-a-half-hour musical. Wicked had its premiere in 2003 and has been on world tour ever since. Personally, I wish Chu and his crew were adapting the book rather than the musical, but I’m probably in the minority.
What do you think of Wicked, either the musical or the book? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Coming Soon]

Actress Xochitl Gomez Discusses Playing America Chavez In ‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel

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Actress Xochitl Gomez Discusses Playing America Chavez In ‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel

America Chavez is a Marvel Comics superhero who made her 2001 debut as an interdimensional alien in the pages of ‘Vengeance.’ She would go on to join the Young Avengers with her origin being retconned in ‘America Chavez: Made in the USA’ in 2021. The character is now joining the line-up of heroes in ‘Doctor Strange: Into The Multiverse Of Madness’ with Benedict Cumberbatch as the protagonist and Elizabeth Olsen reprising her roles as the Scarlet Witch.
Teen actress Xochitl Gomez (‘Shadow Wolves’) is portraying America Chavez in her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut with trailers showing her working with the Sorcerer Supreme in several sequences.


She opened up about portraying the character in an interview with Marvel Universe, explaining she got the role after testing for it in the United Kingdom over a Zoom call with casting director Sarah Finn.
“She said she had something big to tell me, and said, ‘Xochitl, welcome to the MCU! You are America Chavez.’ I was so shocked and frozen. It took me a couple [of] weeks to process the news,” Gomez explained.
The actress said that she immediately started reading the comics in order to get a grasp of the Young Avenger, saying that she “instantly fell in love with her.”
“You can definitely see the beginning stages of what future America might become,” Gomez continued. “I took stuff that was in the comics, and kind of lightened it up since she’s less experienced. She’s younger than any of her known appearances in the comics, and I think you can see that. It was a fun challenge exploring what a younger and less experienced America might be, but also hinting towards the serious leader she would soon become. I wanted to keep that kid energy and a little bit of that fake-it-till-you-make-it confidence.”
‘Doctor Strange: Into The Multiverse Of Madness’ is set to debut exclusively in theaters on May 6.

Return What You Have Stolen! The ‘Time Bandits’ Toys Are Officially Here!

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Return What You Have Stolen! The ‘Time Bandits’ Toys Are Officially Here!

It’s about time that one of Terry Gilliam’s greatest fantasy movies got some official merchandise! Time Bandits, his pre-Brazil time-traveling epic, was released in 1981 and went on to be a cult classic. Yet very few pieces of merch have surfaced. Some artists make reproductions of the Map, but no toys … until now.
Plastic Meatball has officially released the first wave of action figures based on Time Bandits. This initial set of 3.75″ scale figures includes Evil (David Warner), Randall (David Rappaport), and Og (Mike Edmonds) after being turned into a pig. Articulation is limited to only five points, like many classic action figures. Each figure is $14.99, shipping not included.
 

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The self-proclaimed leader of the Time Bandits, Randall uses the Supreme Being’s map of the universe to travel through time to get stinking rich by stealing from some of history’s most famous personalities.

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Before Og was turned into a very well dressed pig by Evil, he was famously known as the Time Bandit who designed the “Pink Bunkadoo” – a tree that smelled so bad it caused the Bandits to be fired by the Supreme Being.

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From his Fortress of Ultimate Darkness, Evil keeps a close eye on the Time Bandits, drawing them ever closer to his grasp so he can steal the Supreme Being’s map and use it for his own nefarious purposes!

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Time Bandits was my first experience with a Terry Gilliam film, followed closely after by Brazil. It was one of those rare movies where a majority of the main actors were little people. David Rappaport stole most scenes, and I wish his character had a follow-up film. Sadly, Rappaport died in 1990.
I’m hoping that his chaotic masterpiece, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, also gets this sort of love from either Plastic Meatball or Super7. The cast of characters from that film is perfect for the retro-style action figure model. King of the Moon with a launching head. Bertold with windup running legs. The Baron with interchangeable aging heads. Come on! Someone get this started!
What do you think of this initial wave of Time Bandits figures? Who should be in Wave 2? Let us know your opinions in the comments section below.
[Source: Plastic Meatball]

LIDENFILMS Announces ‘The Legendary Hero is Dead’ Anime for 2023

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LIDENFILMS Announces ‘The Legendary Hero is Dead’ Anime for 2023

‘Yuusha ga Shinda!: Murabito no Ore ga Hotta Otoshiana ni Yuusha ga Ochita Kekka’ also known as ‘The Legendary Hero Is Dead’ is an Ecchi fantasy action comedy written and illustrated by the Japanese author Subaruichi. It has been released by the manga magazine Ura Sunday since 2014 and by Shogakukan Asia in the United States since 2015.
Crunchyroll is reporting on their website that LIDENFILMS has picked up the manga for an anime adaptation with Rion Kujo set to direct. Voice actor Wataru Kato will take on the role of protagonist Touka Scott and Shunichi Toki performing the character of Sion. LIDENFILMS also dropped a teaser trailer along with the announcement.
You can check out the teaser below:

LIDENFILMS also released a visual to celebrate the announcement:


MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows:
“Far to the north of the world lies Hell’s Gate, a portal formerly used by the Demon Lord to invade the human realm. Thanks to the legendary hero Shion Bladearts, wielder of Excalibur, and his loyal band of companions, the Gate was sealed off and the demonic threat was vanquished.
Unfortunately, the seal was incomplete and has begun to weaken, allowing the demons to once again begin their attack. Worried about the safety of his village, selfish and perverted farmer Touka Scott digs pitfalls to defend against the demons. But fear not, for Shion is on his way to reseal Hell’s Gate and save humanity!
Or at least he was, because the legendary hero is dead, having fallen into one of the pitfalls of Touka Scott. Luckily, dealing with the dead is the specialty of necromancer Anri Haynesworth. While she can’t revive him, Anri can at least salvage their quest by forcing Touka’s soul into Shion’s rotting body and dragging him along to Hell’s Gate in Shion’s place. Not wanting to be left behind, Touka’s childhood friend Yuna Yunis tags along. Together, the three of them set out as what just might be the most unsuitable party to ever try to save the world!”
While there is not a specific release date, LIDENFILMS has said the anime will premier sometime in 2023.

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