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Crunchyroll Reveals ‘Love After World Domination’ English Dub Cast

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Crunchyroll Reveals ‘Love After World Domination’ English Dub Cast

‘Love After World Domination’ is a superhero romantic comedy manga written by Hiroshi Noda and illustrated by Takahiro Wakamatsu for Kodansha. The series got picked up as anime in April 2022 by the Japanese animation studio Project No.9 with Crunchyroll announcing they had acquired the rights to do an English dub.
The streaming app revealed the cast list on their website:

  • Anthony DiMascio (To Handa in The Vampire Dies in No Time) as Fudo (Red Gelato)
  • Lindsay Seidel (Nejire Hado in My Hero Academia) as Desumi (Reaper Princess)
  • Morgan Lauré (Kurenai in DECA-DENCE) as Misaki (Yellow Gelato)
  • Nazeeh Tarsha (Ard in The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody) as Hayato (Blue Gelato)
  • Macy Anne Johnson (Marusan in SSSS.GRIDMAN) as Haru (Pink Gelato)
  • Jason Lord as Daigo (Green Gelato)
  • Charlie Campbell (Fujitora in One Piece) as Professor Big Gelato
  • Cris George (Rikido Sato in My Hero Academia) as Culverin Bear
  • Monty Thompson as Narrator

Jad Saxton serves as the ADR director for the show.
You can watch the trailer below:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows:
“In the eyes of the public, Fudou Aikawa and Desumi Magahara are sworn enemies who have nothing in common. Fudou, also known as “Red Gelato,” is the leader of the hero squadron “Gelato 5,” whose mission is to bring about world peace. On the other hand, Desumi is the minion leader of “Gecko,” a villainous organization seeking world domination. However, despite these differences, their relationship is not quite what it seems. When they are not making a show of being at each other’s throats, Desumi and Fudou continue to pursue a forbidden love.
Going on dates, baking sweets for one another, and meeting up as often as they can despite their hectic schedules, the two inexperienced lovebirds pave the way for their own unique relationship. Though their public lives are worlds apart, Fudou and Desumi will stop at nothing to make their seemingly impossible romance work.”
Satoshi Hōno and Ryūnosuke Kasai handle the music for the series with Satoru Sugizawa serving as the writer.

‘Kaguya-sama: Love Is War: Ultra Romantic’ Is Getting An English Voice Cast

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‘Kaguya-sama: Love Is War: Ultra Romantic’ Is Getting An English Voice Cast

‘Kaguya-sama: Love Is War’ is an anime based on a romantic comedy manga series by Aka Akasaka. The popularity led to an anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures that launched in 2020 and ran for two seasons. A third season was released in April 2022 under the subtitle “Ultra Romantic” with Crunchyroll announcing they had recruited an English voice cast for a dub.
Crunchyroll released the actors and actresses who will be taking on the characters:

  • Alexis Tipton (Miko in Mieruko-chan) as Kaguya Shinomiya
  • Aaron Dismuke (Senku in Dr. STONE) as Miyuki Shirogane
  • Jad Saxton (Tamaki in Fire Force) as Chika Fujiwara
  • Austin Tindle (Ryo in Shenmue the Animation) as Yu Ishigami
  • Madeleine Morris (Sorawo in Otherside Picnic) as Miko Iino
  • AmaLee (Marin in My Dress-Up Darling) as Ai Hayasaka
  • Jeremy Inman (Obi in Fire Force) as Adolphe Pescarolo
  • Heather Walker (Hamusuke in Overlord) as Kei Shirogane
  • Hope Endrenyi (Mosin–Nagant in Girls’ Frontline) as Maki Shijo
  • Ian Sinclair (Ronaldo in The Vampire Dies in No Time) as Narrator

Aaron Dismuke, Morgan Garrett, and Michelle Rojas will work as ADR directors.
You can watch the teaser below:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows,
“At the renowned Shuchiin Academy, Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya are the student body’s top representatives. Ranked the top student in the nation and respected by peers and mentors alike, Miyuki serves as the student council president. Alongside him, the vice president Kaguya—eldest daughter of the wealthy Shinomiya family—excels in every field imaginable. They are the envy of the entire student body, regarded as the perfect couple.
However, despite both having already developed feelings for the other, neither are willing to admit them. The first to confess loses, will be looked down upon, and will be considered the lesser. With their honor and pride at stake, Miyuki and Kaguya are both equally determined to be the one to emerge victorious on the battlefield of love!”
Yasuhiro Nakanishi serves as the writer for the anime with Kei Haneoka handling the music.

WETA Workshop’s ‘Labyrinth’ Statue is $1,199, Bowie Bulge Included

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WETA Workshop’s ‘Labyrinth’ Statue is $1,199, Bowie Bulge Included

Everything he has done, he’s done for you. Sarah was so ungrateful for everything Gareth, the Goblin King, had manifested for her. She didn’t want to deal with her baby brother; Gareth took him away. She wanted to feel special, and he threw her a trippy masquerade party. How did she repay him? She stormed his city and broke his balls.
Bowie’s bulge is on display here, and he’s also fondling his glass ball. Sarah and Toby also look like they’re a bit concerned that his magical fellow has easy access to the bedrooms of minors. WETA knows precisely what we like when it comes to Jim Henson’s Labyrinth. Well, except for the $1,190 price tag.
This 1/6th scale statue won’t be shipping out until the first quarter of 2023. So, you’ll have time to put that money aside. But unfortunately, this tribute to one of the best fantasy films of the 1980s is limited to only 500 pieces.

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With just 5 minutes left, Sarah is closer to retrieving Toby than she’s ever been before. Chasing after the absent Goblin King, she climbs a flight of stairs only to find herself trapped in an Escher-like maze, where up and down have no consequence or bearing. The Goblin King, Jareth, traverses the intertwining stairways without restraint, defying gravity itself as he taunts and beguiles our desperate heroine, pointing out the location of the child beyond her grasp. No matter where she goes or what direction she takes, Toby is always just out of reach, and time continues to run thin within this illusionary maze.

  • 1:6 scale, Limited Edition of 500;
  • Portrays the Goblin King Jareth, Sarah Williams, and her baby brother Toby;
  • Physically sculpted by Wētā Workshop sculptor Jane Wenley;
  • Back panel sculpted with a 3D bas relief, creating the signature illusionary maze;
  • Baby Toby can be displayed upright, or defy gravity upside down;
  • Made from high-quality polystone.
[Source: WETA Workshop]

Spider-Man Gets A New Suit From Oscorp

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Spider-Man Gets A New Suit From Oscorp

Marvel Comics is bringing a new creative to take over ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ with the seventh and eighth issues. Zeb Wells will be taking as the writer with artist John Romita Jr. returning to draw the comic book series for the first time since 2012. With this comes a new Spidey suit.
At this point in the comic books, Peter Parker seems to be on the outs with many of his allies, so he is turning to his enemy Norman Osborn for help… for some reason. With this, Oscorp is providing the web-slinger with a new suit that seems very Cyberpunk complete with his own glider. It also appears Spidey is getting a jet-pack, some spider-bots, and an “egg bomb” that releases tiny Spider drones to help him battle crime in New York City.
They released a variant cover for issue seven that features artist Patrick Gleason’s design sheet:


“Next week, Marvel Comics will honor 60 years of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN with the launch of a legendary new run by writer Zeb Wells and definitive Spider-Man artist John Romita Jr. From the first issue, fans will see the makings of a bold era in the life of Peter Parker,” Marvel said on their website. “On the outs with the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and even Aunt May, the question that will be on everyone’s mind will be: WHAT DID SPIDER-MAN DO? The new saga will take another wild turn in July’s AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #7 when Norman Osborn returns with big plans for Peter and ushers in one of the biggest Spidey status quo changes in years… Courtesy of Oscorp?!”
They added, “Spider-Man will be getting a new suit complete with accessories that look vaguely…familiar. Is that a GLIDER?!”
Issue seven will go on sale at comic book stores and online on July 6th 2022 with issue eight being released July 27th, 2022.

Steampunk Anime ‘Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water’ Gets 4K Release

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Steampunk Anime ‘Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water’ Gets 4K Release

‘Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water’ is a 1990 steampunk anime series that takes inspiration from Jules Verne’s novel ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.’ The show was created by the Japanese animation studios Gainax, Group TAC, and Sei Young Animation. It is considered a classic among fans, having both a release in Japan and North America.
GKids announced that they had acquired the rights to the show and would release all thirty-nine episodes on DVD in 4k format.
“GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of animation for adult and family audiences, announced today it has acquired the North American distribution rights for NADIA: THE SECRET OF BLUE WATER, the 1990 animated series directed by acclaimed director Hideaki ANNO. The high seas adventure is a masterful preview into ANNO’s early directorial vision before creating the renowned series NEON GENESIS EVANGELION. GKIDS will release NADIA: THE SECRET OF BLUE WATER and on home entertainment platforms this year, based on a new 4K restoration,” they said on their website.
The show is directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi and originally ran on the Tokyo-based NHK network.
You can watch the trailer for its 2009 DVD release below:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows,
“In 1889, the world is on the pinnacle of great discoveries in technology. In mankind’s grasp for the future, a sinister foe known only as Gargoyle, obsessed with restoring the former Atlantean empire to the glory it once held, begins his plans to take over the world. Nadia, with the help of a young inventor, Jean Roque Lartigue, and Captain Nemo of the submarine Nautilus, must fight to save the world from Gargoyle and Neo-Atlantis.”
The series has two different English dub versions, one done by Streamline Pictures for a VHS release and the other by ADV Films for a DVD release. Sentai Filmworks would release a blu-ray version of the show.

Sisko, The Greatest ‘Star Trek’ Captain, Gets An Exo-6 Figure

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Sisko, The Greatest ‘Star Trek’ Captain, Gets An Exo-6 Figure

Captain Benjamin Sisko got to have some of the most badass moments in Star Trek history. Now he finally gets to join the other Starfleet legends in the EXO-6 line of premium action figures.
Sisko will be available at two different price levels. The essentials version is $205 but has fewer accessories. For $240, the standard version is fully loaded with additional soft goods and accessories.

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Here’s what you get with the Standard Version of Sisko:

  • Starfleet Duty Uniform: Meticulously researched, this duty uniform matches the pattern and color of the original costume recreated in sixth scale. Multiple costume pieces are included so the look from the classic episode “In the Pale Moonlight” can be recreated.
  • Captain’s Jacket (closed): For Sisko’s on-duty look, use this standard Captain’s Jacket that is permanently closed in the front.
  • Maroon Duty shirt (closed): To be worn under the closed Captain’s jacket, this version of the shirt does not zip down. Four Captain’s pips are permanently affixed to the collar.
  • Captain’s Jacket (open): For a more relaxed look, Captain Sisko can wear his open jacket, designed to be worn with the vest and zippered shirt. An authentically scaled communicator badge is permanently affixed to both jackets.
  • Captain’s Vest: The black and grey vest can be worn opened or closed either under the jacket or without the jacket.
  • Maroon Duty shirt (zippered): Designed to be worn partially unzipped under open vest or jacket. Four Captain’s pips are permanently affixed to the collar.
  • Duty trousers: Magnets are sewn into the pants so the holsters for the tricorder and phaser can be attached.
  • Boots: Soft plastic boots sculpted to match the cut and style of the original footwear.
  • Hands: A total of six interchangeable hands are included so he can be displayed holding his accessories.
  • Display Base: A hexagonal display base featuring the transporter pad will provide additional support for the figure. Two different inserts for the floor of the base can represent the transporter pad or the center of the transporter array.
  • Autograph card: An informational card that can used to get an autograph from the performer and displayed with your figure.
  • Type II hand phaser. The phaser can be worn in a black holster that magnetically attaches to his pants.
  • TR-590 Tricorder X: This standard tricorder can be opened or worn in a holster.
  • PADD (Personal Access Display Device): the data display device used onboard Deep Space Nine.
  • Phaser rifle: This Type 3 Phaser was used by Star Fleet to defend themselves from the Dominion.
  • Sisko’s baseball – A reminder of his relationship to his son, the baseball became a symbol of great significance throughout the series.
  • Whiskey glass – Throughout the episode “In the Pale Moonlight” Sisko drinks a clear alcoholic beverage from this glass.

What do you think of this Sisko figure? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Exo-6]

The 1978 ‘Doctor Strange’ TV Movie Is Coming To Blu-Ray!

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The 1978 ‘Doctor Strange’ TV Movie Is Coming To Blu-Ray!

In 1978 MARVEL tried to capitalize on the success that The Incredible Hulk and Spider-Man had on television by giving the Masters of the Mystic Arts his own TV show. A pilot was filmed for CBS and aired on September 6, 1978. Unfortunately, it didn’t go over very well as far as reviews and ratings go. Needless to say, the series was not picked up.
Given that Dr. Strange is a significant part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there’s renewed interest in all things connected to the magic man. Of course, that means digging up oddities like the ’78 TV movie and slapping it on a Blu-ray. That’s just what Shout! Factory is doing according to Superhero Hype.
The company that is responsible for bringing many a forgotten film to the latest video format will be releasing Doctor Strange ’78 on Blu-ray on April 26th. This is a barebones product. Aside from a cleaned up print, the only feature is a commentary track with Shout! Factory’s associate producer Russell Dyball and Cole Hornaday of The Panel Jumper podcast.
Peter Hooten stars as Doctor Strange, and Archer‘s Jessica Walter plays the villainous Morgan Le Fay. Since the film was acting as a pilot, it told us the origin of Stephen Strange becoming the heroic sorcerer. I’ll admit, it didn’t do it very well. Don’t expect this to be some sort of hidden gem.
The 1978 movie is funny in its own way. It deserves to be riffed, not only for the questionable script but the bad SFX and the hilariously terrible costume Dr. Strange ends up with near the conclusion of the movie.
Our buddy Brad Jones reviewed this lost bit of MARVEL history. Check it out below:

Did you know about this movie before now? Let us know what you think about it in the comments section below.
[Source: Superhero Hype]

Netflix In-House Animation Department is Falling Apart

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Netflix In-House Animation Department is Falling Apart

Yesterday it was reported that Netflix’s Director of Creative Leadership and Development for Original Animation Phil Rynda, along with several of his staff, were let go as of this week. Several creators have said the Kids & Family division at Netflix Animation has changed from how it use to be.

Those in the animation industry considered Netflix to be the go-to for creating original animated content. Now it’s been confirmed that not only is Netflix shrinking their kids animation department, but also cancelling shows that were highly anticipated, such as Bones, Redwall, and season two of City of Ghosts.

Artwork from the popular book series Redwall

Netflix is now being accused of using “staged data” when giving proof of why a show should be cancelled. When creatives behind the show send the data back asking further questions and explanations, Netflix will provide different sets of data that would reinforce their reasoning. Creators within Netflix have described this as “manipulative”.

A Twitter user asked the writer of TheWrap piece to clarify what he meant by “staged data”:

Once thought of as a stable place for creativity within the animation division at Netflix, many are now leaving the company to go work at other more established places. Such examples are Elizabeth Ito (City of Ghosts, only one season) moving on to Apple TV+. Dominic Bisignano, who was the executive producer for Centaurworld (2 seasons), went to Cartoon Network. Many other animators including Craig McCracken (Kid Cosmic, three seasons) and Jorge Gutierrez (Maya and the Three, which came out in 2021 with one season) have left the studio, returning to the more established companies such as Disney, Nickelodeon, and Amazon.

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It seems that Netflix is also far more eager to market animation that’s been made by other companies, leaving many of the in-house creatives to do the marketing themselves without much support from Netflix. Currently Netflix is in full swing promoting season two of Boss Baby and the latest animes coming out like Vampire in the Garden and Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045.

It does not help Netflix when they do not sell any merchandise from their in-house animated content at all on their shop website. If they did, it would probably help them quite a bit.

Twitter user @AnimationProdUnionNOW shares anonymous stories from within the animation industry. They shared a screenshot from one person who told of their experiences from behind the scenes at Netflix.

-Big Layoffs and canceling shows after just one or two seasons
-not greenlighting anything internally, it appears. They plan on outsourcing a lot of shows. They just laid off a team (story, vis dev, etc) with plans to outsource it to a vendor that will do all of that
-Rancid culture that rapidly declined after 2018 where they seemed to be greenlighting EVERYTHING, hiring artists and trying to keep them from show to show
-sure they have a lot of animation ON netflix. But that doesn’t mean netflix made the shows. They just keep purchasing distribution rights and claiming credit 

At least with animation, Netflix seems to be going back to how they used to do things, which is to simply hold rights to host the videos for streaming.

Source: Yahoo! Entertainment

Bust Some Ghost In Co-Op With Meta Quest’s ‘Ghostbusters VR’

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Bust Some Ghost In Co-Op With Meta Quest’s ‘Ghostbusters VR’

Who ya gonna call? Probably an ambulance when you trip over your glass-top coffee table while playing this new Ghostbusters VR game for the Meta Quest 2 (Oculus). A trailer for the upcoming virtual reality game just dropped on the movie’s official YouTube channel. It could finally deliver that online co-op Ghostbusters experience we’ve all been waiting for.

Ghostbusters VR takes us out of NYC and all the way to the West Coast. Yep, we’re starting our own bustin’ business in San Francisco! Does this mean we’ll be dealing with poo ghosts? That’s what I call farts – “Poo ghosts.”
The game is being developed by nDreams, the company behind a FarCry VR experience and a PSVR shooter called Fracked. I’ve not played the developer’s titles. So, I can’t tell you what we can expect regarding quality. However, since the trailer looks not to be in-game footage, I’d approach this thing with cautioned optimism. There’s very little else to go on, but the game’s listing over at the Oculus store does give us  some insight:

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Under 1GB? Ok… No release date. Thankfully it will allow for playing sitting down. I’ve tried a few FPS games in VR and found that being in an office chair or my work stool kept me from getting as dizzy.

Start your Ghostbusters HQ in a new city, San Francisco, and solve a deep mystery across a new chapter in the Ghostbusters universe. Track, blast, and trap ghosts in gripping encounters by wielding iconic equipment. Go it alone, or as a team with up to three friends, in an extensive and engrossing co-op campaign. Continue the Ghostbusters’ legacy, protect the city from fiendish ghosts, and experience all the humor and frights from the beloved franchise.

What do you think about this new VR experience? Notice anything odd about the footage? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Ghostbusters YouTube Channel]

SEGA To Resurrect ‘Jet Set Radio’ And ‘Crazy Taxi’?

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SEGA To Resurrect ‘Jet Set Radio’ And ‘Crazy Taxi’?

Twenty-two years ago, the SEGA Dreamcast was still flying high before the release of the PS2. The system had a lot of great arcade games and had just received a unique cel-shaded title called Jet Set Radio. The game lets you rollerblade around and graffiti up the city of Tokyo-to. JSR eventually got a reboot of the game on the original XBOX and an HD re-release on the 360. Then it all went silent.
Not being shy away from digging old franchises up to tempt gamers, SEGA has finally come around to two of their Dreamcast staples. According to Bloomberg, one is the JSR mentioned above; the other is the late ’90s arcade classic Crazy Taxi.
The article calls the upcoming releases “big budget” reboots part of the SEGA’s Super Game plan. In short, SEGA now had a taste of the free-to-play (freemium) game model and wanted a slice of the pie. Apparently, the Crazy Taxi refresh has been in the works since possibly before 2020. Jet Set Radio’s development status is unknown.
How far along or potential release dates are still lost in the mist. SEGA’s rep refused to state Bloomberg’s findings. However, this wouldn’t be the first time these games have been refreshed and re-released. I believe Crazy Taxi already had a free-to-play mobile game, but it wasn’t very good, if I remember correctly.
Jet Set Raio with online multiplayer is something I can get behind depending on the monetization model. I’m down if everything is strictly cosmetic and the gameplay is unaffected. As far as Crazy Taxi is concerned, would that work as a multiplayer game trying to get people to spend money on different taxi models or paint jobs?


What do you think of this move by SEGA to dig up decades-old franchises and turn them into freemium games? Let us know in the comments section below.
[Source: Bloomberg]

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