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Marvel Comics Announces Variant Covers Celebrating MCU Film ‘The Marvels’

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Marvel Comics Announces Variant Covers Celebrating MCU Film ‘The Marvels’

Marvel Entertainment is releasing two new variant covers to promote the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe entry ‘The Marvels,’ which sees Brie Larson returning as Captain Marvel.

“Adorning CAPTAIN MARVEL: ASSAULT ON EDEN #1 and CAPTAIN MARVEL #2, these spectacular new art pieces from acclaimed artists Elena Casagrande and Natacha Bustos spotlight the main cast of the upcoming film: Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Monica Rambeau. After their awe-inspiring powers become entangled with each other, this extraordinary trio will have to team up and learn to work together to save the universe as ‘The Marvels,'” Marvel said on the website.

Iman Vellani will reprise her role as Kamala Khan from the Disney Plus series ‘Ms. Marvel’ and Teyonah Parris will return as Monica Rambeau from ‘WandaVision’ in ‘The Marvels.’

You can take at the covers here:

“On sale in October, CAPTAIN MARVEL: ASSAULT ON EDEN #1 is an epic one-shot written by Anthony Oliveira and drawn by Eleonora Carlini. A standalone tale that serves as a perfect entry point for newer comic readers, this action-packed special sees Carol soldier up alongside Emperor Hulkling and Wiccan to save the Kree home world from a mysterious threat,” Marvel continued. “And on sale in November, CAPTAIN MARVEL #2 is the second installment in writer Alyssa Wong and artist Jan Bazaldua’s new era! Debuting a fresh new costume and a bold new status quo, this pulse-pounding run kicks off when a reality-devouring entity known as the Undone realizes that Captain Marvel is the only hero powerful enough to stop it from annihilating Earth. After being ambushed and trapped, Carol will need to rely on the reluctant help of a young ally who holds the key to victory.”

‘The Marvels’ will hit theaters on November 10, 2023. It is directed by Nia DaCosta who also co-wrote it with Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik.

‘The Boys’ Spin-Off ‘Gen V’ Drops A New Trailer

Jacob Airey
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‘The Boys’ Spin-Off ‘Gen V’ Drops A New Trailer

Prime Video dropped a new trailer for ‘The Boys’ spin-off ‘Gen V.’ Based in the irreverent world of the Seven, this television show will take place at a college.

“Prime Video released the official trailer for the highly anticipated Amazon Original series Gen V, which comes from the world of The Boys. The series will debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world with three episodes on Friday, September 29, followed by weekly episodes, leading up to the epic season finale on Friday, November 3,” Amazon said in a statement.

You can watch the trailer below:

The show will star Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Shelley Conn, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas, Marco Pigossi, Clancy Brown, and Jason Ritter.

Amazon describes the show’s synopsis as follows,

“Set in the diabolical world of The Boys, Gen V expands the universe to Godolkin University, the prestigious superhero-only college where students train to be the next generation of heroes—preferably with lucrative endorsements. You know what happens when supes go bad, but not all superheroes start corrupt. Beyond the typical college chaos of finding oneself and partying, these kids are facing explosive situations … literally. As the students vie for popularity and good grades, it’s clear that the stakes are much higher when super powers are involved. When the group of young supes discover that something bigger and sinister is going on at school, they’re put to the test: Will they be the heroes or the villains of their stories?”

‘The Boys’ is based on a 2006 comic book series, written by Garth Ennis and co-created, designed, and illustrated by Darick Robertson. It was originally published by the DC Comics imprint Vertigo before moving to Dynamite Entertainment. It won the “Best Comic Book or Graphic Novel” at the 2010 Scream Awards.

Batman 1989 Live Orchestra Concert Starts Touring in 2024

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Batman 1989 Live Orchestra Concert Starts Touring in 2024

Batman 1989 is on tour thanks to DC in Concert! Starting in January 2024, the event allows attendees to see Tim Burton’s iconic big-screen adaptation with a live orchestral score. Getting to see Batman on the big screen again, with Danny Elfman’s score being performed live? Hell yeah!

The tour will focus mainly on the US. However, the final two stops are in France and the UK.

Exclusive merchandise will also be for sale during the event at the venues. Speaking of which, here are the tour dates and locations:

  • Los Angeles, CA (January 13)
  • Washington DC (January 19)
  • Tampa, FL (January 20)
  • Jacksonville, FL (January 21)
  • San Antonio, TX (January 27)
  • Atlanta, GA (February 02)
  • Conway, AR (February 03)
  • Flint, MI (February 24)
  • Newark, NJ (March 02)
  • Orlando, FL (March 09)
  • Portland, OR (March 30)
  • Kansas City, MO (April 27)
  • Paris, France (May 24)
  • London, UK (May 26)

Tickets for Batman (1989) in Concert can be picked up via from DC Films In Concert’s website. The price of admission varies from venue to venue. So, get ready for a bit of sticker shock.

BATMAN 1989 IN CONCERT TOUR
Image Credit: DC in Concert

“For the First time, the DC Universe is coming to audiences, live. Fans will unite to see these epic films on larger-than-life screens with the amazing scores performed live.”

Yes, this is indeed being performed by a full orchestra. DC in Concert even lists the number of players and which instruments have been modified from the original score:

Original Instrumentation:

  • 1 Alto Sax
  • 1 Tenor Sax
  • 1 Guitar
  • 1 Musical Saw
  • Flute 1
  • Flute 2 – Alto Flute
  • Flute 3 – Piccolo, Alto Flute
  • 2 Oboe
  • 1 English Horn (Doubles with Alto Sax, Tenor Sax)
  • Clarinet 1
  • Clarinet 2
  • Clarinet 3 – Bass Clarinet
  • Bassoon 1
  • Bassoon 2
  • Bassoon 3 – Contrabassoon
  • 6 Horn
  • 4 Trumpet
  • 3 Trombone
  • 1 Bass Trombone
  • 2 Tuba
  • 5 Percussion
  • 1 Timpani
  • 2 Harp
  • 1 Piano/Celesta
  • 1 Synthesizer/Pipe Organ
  • 6 Violin 1
  • 6 Violin 2
  • 6 Viola
  • 4 Violoncello
  • 4 Contrabass 1 doubles as E.Bs and Solo Jazz Bs.)

Total Players: 68

Modified Instrumentation:

  • Flute 1
  • Flute 2 – Alto Flute
  • Flute 3 – Piccolo, Alto Flute
  • 2 Oboe
  • 1 English Horn (Doubles with Alto Sax, Tenor Sax)
  • Clarinet 1
  • Clarinet 2
  • Clarinet 3 – Bass Clarinet
  • Bassoon 1
  • Bassoon 2
  • Bassoon 3 – Contrabassoon
  • 5 Horn
  • 3 Trumpet
  • 2 Trombone
  • 1 Bass Trombone
  • 1 Tuba
  • 4 Percussion
  • 1 Timpani
  • 1 Harp
  • 1 Piano/Celesta
  • 1 Synthesizer/Pipe Organ
  • 4 Violin 1
  • 4 Violin 2
  • 4 Viola
  • 4 Violoncello
  • 2 Contrabass (1 doubles as E.Bs and Solo Jazz Bs.)

Total Players: 50

[Source: DC Films In Concert’s website]

Hasbro’s HasLab Is Going Back To Marvel With A Giant-Man Campaign

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Hasbro’s HasLab Is Going Back To Marvel With A Giant-Man Campaign

Hot on the heels of HasLab’s last successful crowdfunder, the Star Wars Vintage Series Ghost, Hasbro has launched another customer-funded venture. This time, the company is returning to the Marvel Legends Series. Get ready for Hank Pym as the 24″ tall Giant-Man!

Instead of focusing on a vehicle/character combo like the failed Ghost Rider campaign, HasLab is going large again with a mega-sized Giant-Man. Galactus and the Sentinel may soon have a hero of the same height to contend with on your toy shelf.

From the looks of it, this appears to be a standard Marvel Legends figure just upscaled. Of course, Giant-Man has all of the HasLab updates, like articulated fingers and a toe bend that’s sorely missing from the 6″ figure line.

As of writing this, 3,921 of the required 10,000 backers have already pledged their $199.99 for this figure. Not bad, considering there are still 43 days left for this to get fully funded and meet its stretch goals.

The crowdfunding campaign will run until October 23rd. If it is a success, the large-scale figure should arrive during the Fall of 2024.

Image Credit: Hasbro
Image Credit: Hasbro
Image Credit: Hasbro
Image Credit: Hasbro
Image Credit: Hasbro
Image Credit: Hasbro

“From the laboratory that created Pym Particles and the android Ultron, & the crowdfunding program that brought you Sentinel and Galactus, comes a larger-than-life Avenger. Pym Labs partners with HasLab for the biggest Super Hero to hit the Marvel Legends Series: Giant-Man!

In honor of Marvel Comics’ 60th anniversary of the Avengers, we are proud to present one of the original members of the first Avengers team. In 6-inch Hasbro Marvel Legends Series scale, Hank Pym is 24-inch tall Giant-Man.”

Hank Pym will come with the following as part of the 10k goal:

  • 24-inch-tall Giant-Man design is inspired by character’s appearance in Marvel comic books
  • Features 91 total points of articulation, including 29 points in each hand
  • Giant-Man figure has intricate design and premium deco
  • Ultra-articulated figure is fully poseable for the ultimate shelf display
  • Comes with 2 alternate face plates to display with different facial expressions

So far, there are only two stretch goals. Rather than including another action figure or diorama, if Giant-Man reaches 12k and 14k backers, you’ll get two alternate faces.

Backers could unlock Marvel Zombies and Skrull faces for Giant-Man. In my opinion, the zombie’s face needs to look more decayed.

Image Credit: Hasbro
Image Credit: Hasbro

What do you think of this new HasLab venture? Let us know below.

[Source: Hasbro]

1975 Japanese Action Thriller ‘The Bullet Train’ Is Getting A Blu-Ray Release

Jacob Airey
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1975 Japanese Action Thriller ‘The Bullet Train’ Is Getting A Blu-Ray Release

The 1975 Japanese action thriller ‘The Bullet Train’ is getting a brand new Blu-ray home video release by Discotek Media. The box set will include the original Japanese audio with subtitles as well as an English dub.

Directed by Junya Satō, ‘The Bullet Train’ was written by Ari Katō, released by Toei, and stars Japanese action star Sonny Chiba. The movie became known as ‘Super Express 109’ in some European markets.

Discotek plans on releasing the box set on November 28th, 2023, though it is available for pre-order on the Right Stuf Anime website.

You can check out the box set below:

The movie stars:

  • Ken Takakura as Tetsuo Okita
  • Shinichi “Sonny” Chiba as Aoki
  • Ken Utsui as Kuramochi
  • Fumio Watanabe as Miyashita
  • Kei Yamamoto as Masaru Koga
  • Eiji Gō as Shinji Fujio
  • Akira Oda as Hiroshi Ōshiro
  • Yasuhiro Aoki as Officer Senda
  • Raita Ryū as Kikuchi
  • Masayo Utsunomiya as Yasuko Tomita
  • Yumiko Fujita as Akiyama
  • Miyako Tasaka as Kazuko Hirao
  • Etsuko Shihomi as telephone operator
  • Tetsurō Tamba as Sunaga
  • Takashi Shimura as JNR President
  • Akira Yamauchi as Cabinet Chief Secretary
  • Tomoo Nagai as JNR Bullet Train General Director
  • Kunie Tanaka as Koga’s brother
  • Kin’ya Kitaōji as Detective at airport
  • Tamio Kawachi as Satô
  • Mizuho Suzuki as Hanamura
  • Yumi Takigawa as SAS Staff
  • Jirō Chiba as Rescue Train Driver
  • Rikinaga Nakano as Osaka Businessman
  • Saburo Date as Businessman
  • Susumu Kurobe as Goto
  • Yoshifumi Tajima as Saki

Discotek Media describes the synopsis as follows,

“Ken Takakura stars as a mad bomber who plants a device on a high-speed Japanese train, programmed to detonate if the train’s speed drops below 80 kilometres per hour. The trains conductor (Sonny Chiba) must keep the train moving whilst the police track the madman down.”

The movie has been cited as the inspiration for the Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock film ‘Speed.’

Nintendo Demos Switch 2 for Devs at Gamescom?

Jakejames Lugo
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Nintendo Demos Switch 2 for Devs at Gamescom?

News about the next Nintendo console to come after the Nintendo Switch is starting to heat up. Rumors about a Switch 2 have circulated for some time, with many different outlets publishing reports at various times in the last few years. According to some, developer kits for the Nintendo Switch successor have been out in the wild for some time, allowing devs hands-on time with the next version of Nintendo hardware. Many have been suspicious about that, but others have confirmed to have spoken with anonymous developers who have gotten their hands on a Switch 2 dev kit. But something else may now be lending credibility to many of the rumors being passed around.

According to a report published by Eurogamer, Nintendo had a behind-closed-doors demo of the Switch 2 for developers at Gamescom 2023. This comes after sources to Eurogamer spoke with them and detailed how the company was meeting with its partners to show various demos of the Switch 2. The demos were made to show how well the system runs and discuss aspects of its potential. Although no other name was mentioned, everyone is still referring to the new hardware as Switch 2.

In the report, details about the demos being shown included a showcase of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild running on a Switch 2. It was designed to display how the game would work on the new hardware and achieve results on the target specs for the console. However, no confirmation was made about Breath of the Wild being ported over to the new hardware. Details about Eurogamer’s report were corroborated by VGC with additional sources that spoke with them about the demos being held at Gamescom.

Some past reports about the next Nintendo console have suggested that we could finally see the new hardware sometime in 2024. But Nintendo has yet to discuss anything about their next console, let alone publicly discuss any plans for what comes next after the Nintendo Switch. Back in early 2023 during the company’s financial report, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that we wouldn’t be seeing or hearing anything about a new console in 2023. This led many to believe we probably wouldn’t see the company discuss anything about Switch 2 until after March 2024, going into the next fiscal year.

In addition to all of this, Nintendo still has a number of Switch games that are incoming towards the end of this year, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder and the remake of Super Mario RPG. They also have games that were announced a long time ago that have not been given any updates since. This includes the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4, which was teased years ago but never given a solid release date. There is a possibility that we may see a game like that discussed more after Nintendo finally opens up about the Switch 2, but that’s anyone’s guess for now. We’ll have to wait and see when Nintendo is finally ready to confirm anything about their next console, but conversations behind the scenes appear to be happening already.

When do you think that Nintendo will finally discuss their next console? What games do you want to see launch with the Switch 2? Was there enough time for the Nintendo Switch to be around? Let us know your thoughts about everything down below in the comment section!

Anime Fantasy Comedy ‘The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess’ Headed To HiDive

Jacob Airey
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Anime Fantasy Comedy ‘The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess’ Headed To HiDive

‘The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess’ is an upcoming fantasy comedy anime based on the 2020 light novels written by Kotei Kobayashi, illustrated by Riichu, and published by SB Creative. The television show is produced by Project No. 9 and will debut on October 7, 2023. HiDive has announced that they will stream the series as part of their “simulcast” slate.

“Anime fans can look forward to laughs this fall with today’s announcement that HIDIVE has acquired the new fantasy comedy TV series The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess. Based on the popular shōnen light novel series of the same name written by Kotei Kobayashi and illustrated by Riichu, The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess will premiere this October as an exclusive simulcast on HIDIVE as part of its Fall 2023 Season,” they said on their website.

The anime is directed by Tatsuma Minamikawa, written by Keiichirō Ōchi, and features the music of Go Shiina.

You can watch the trailer below:

The voice cast includes:

Terakomari Gandesblood voiced by Tomori Kusunoki
Villhaze voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro
Karen Helvetius voiced by Yoko Hikasa
Nelia Cunningham voiced by Fairouz Ai
Karla Amatsu voiced by Miyuri Shimabukuro
Sakuna Memoir voiced by Manaka Iwami
Millicent Bluenight voiced by Sora Amamiya
Melca Tiano voiced by Reina Ueda
Tio Flat voiced by Saku Mizuno

Anime-Planet describes the synopsis as follows,

“Shut-in vampire Terakomari, or Komari for short, awakens from her slumber to find she’s been promoted to a commander of the army! The thing is, though, her new squad has a reputation for being violently insubordinate. And although Komari was born to a prestigious vampire family, her hatred of blood has made her the picture of mediocrity-scrawny, uncoordinated, and inept at magic. With the odds stacked against her, will the help of her trusty maid be enough for this recluse to blunder her way to success?”

Square Enix publishes a manga version of the series which Riichu also illustrated. Yen Press releases an English version of the light novels in the United States.

Crunchyroll Brings Fan Favorite English Dub Cast For ‘Attack On Titan: The Final Chapters’

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Crunchyroll Brings Fan Favorite English Dub Cast For ‘Attack On Titan: The Final Chapters’

The final confrontation between Eren and his friends is heading to the anime streaming service Crunchyroll. They are gearing up for ‘Attack on Titan: The Final Chapters’ with an English dub announcement with a return for the fan-favorite voice cast.

“The time is nigh for the English dub of Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1. Prepare yourself for the beginning of the end, because you’ll be able to catch the dubbed version of the first special on Crunchyroll starting Sunday, September 10 at 10:30 Pacific Time,” Crunchyroll said on their website.

They revealed the cast online:

  • Eren Jaeger voiced by Bryce Papenbrook (Sword Art Online, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
  • Armin Arlert voiced by Jessie James Grelle (Snow White With The Red Hair, Freezing)
  • Mikasa Ackerman voiced by Trina Nishimura (Steins;Gate, Heaven’s Lost Property)
  • Jean Kirstein voiced by Mike McFarland (One Piece, The Legend of the Legendary Heroes)
  • Hanji Zoë voiced by Jessica Calvello (Maria Holic, Excel Saga)
  • Levi Ackerman voiced by Matthew Mercer (Sailor Moon Crystal, Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works)
  • Reiner Braun voiced by Robert McCollum (Kaze No Stigma, Black Clover)
  • Annie Leonhart voiced by Lauren Landa (Beaststars, Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise)
  • Connie Springer voiced by Clifford Chapin (Yona of the Dawn, Laughing Under the Clouds)
  • Pieck Finger voiced by Amber Lee Connors (Azur Lane, Fruits Basket)
  • Gabi Braun voiced by Lindsay Seidel (Wanna Be the Strongest in the World, Tokyo Ghoul)
  • Falco Grice voiced by Bryson Baugus (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya)
  • Zeke Jaeger voiced by Jason Liebrecht (Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Fire Force)

McFarland is also working on the team as the ADR Director.

The Japanese animation company Wit Studio produced the first three seasons of the anime with MAPPA taking over for season four and the final season.

‘Attack on Titan’ is based on a dystopian manga written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama.

DC Reveals Batman Day Comic Book List

Jacob Airey
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DC Reveals Batman Day Comic Book List

DC is preparing to wow fans with their special announcements regarding “Batman Day,” a special event for comic book stores and others to celebrate all things relating to the Dark Knight. In conjunction, DC announced a slate of comic book releases for the occasion on September 16th, 2023.

DC revealed the list on their website:

  • Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Prelude Batman Day Special Edition #1 ­– Prepare for “The Gotham War” with this free special-edition comic book featuring a 10-page prelude story and preview pages from Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Battle Lines #1, which sets the stage for a fight between the Bat and the Cat for the future of Gotham City!
  • Batman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo #1 Batman Day Special Edition – Batman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo is the dark and brutal Gotham opus from comics legend Marc Silvestri, and to help promote the September 12 release of the hardcover collection, DC is releasing a free Batman Day exclusive edition of Batman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo #1.
  • Batman #608: Batman Day Special Edition – Batman #608 kicked off DC’s iconic Hush storyline, one of the most beloved Batman stories of the past 25 years. Available for $9.99, this first issue of the 12-part saga returns for Batman Day 2023 like you’ve never seen it before—re-presented with a foil version of Jim Lee’s iconic second printing cover, featuring the Dark Knight standing watch over Gotham City. This commemorative issue is the perfect complement to the Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition collection available for preorder now (on sale October 18).
  • Batman ’89 Hardcover Collection – Batman ’89 is the comic fans have wanted for years, continuing the story of the classic 1989 Batman film with all-new adventures, as written by Batman screenwriter Sam Hamm and illustrated by comics superstar Joe Quinones! As part of DC’s Batman Day 2023, fans can purchase ($29.99) a striking new version of the Batman ’89 hardcover collection, featuring a spot foil special-edition dust jacket paying homage to the iconic movie poster for the 1989 film!
  • Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #1 – Eisner Award-winning writer and artist Rafael Grampá and colorist Matheus Lopes deliver a twisted take on the Dark Knight, Gotham City, and a never-before-seen rogues gallery in this highly anticipated DC Black Label series launch! Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #1 arrives with amazing variant covers by Jim Lee, Frank Miller and Jock, David Finch, Paul Pope, and Priscilla Petraites.

Warner Bros. Discovery will also celebrate Batman Day on MAX by providing a “robust” movie and TV list and releasing the animated feature film ‘Batman: Mask of the Phantasm’ on 4k.

Netflix’s One Piece Makes History By Breaking More Records

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Netflix’s One Piece Makes History By Breaking More Records

It has now been a week since Netflix’s live action adaption of One Piece has gone live on the streaming platform and it seems to be so well-received that it is one of Netflix’s most streamed T.V. shows as well as surpassing records that were previously held by the two Netflix originals Stranger Things and Wednesday.

One Piece claimed the number 1 spot in 84 countries in its’ debut weekend. Wednesday and season four of Strangers Things had held the number one spot in 83 countries during their opening weekends, which is pretty major given how popular these two shows are to begin with. Twitter/X user @newworldartur created a compilation picture showing the live action One Piece at number one on Netflix in various countries as of September 2nd.

As of today, Netflix’s One Piece has ranked in the top 10 spot for a TV series in 93 countries worldwide and at number one in 46 of those countries. The live action series earned 140.1 million hours in views with 18.5 million views. Contrast that with Netflix’s 2021 adaption of Cowboy Bebop which only had about 74 million views in it’s first week before plummeting down in viewing hours by 59% for the week of November 29th to December 5th, which would be just about the second week since the 2021 series debuted on November 19th.

Via the Netflix Website Ranking from August 28-September 3rd, 2023

The world of One Piece already held the world record for “the most copies published for the same comic book series by a single author” in 2022, surpassing it’s own record from 2015. The manga sold 320,866,000 digital and physical copies worldwide as of December 2014, officially making it into the Guinness World Record in June 2015. By August 2022, a new record was in the books for having surpassed 500 million copies worldwide. Of those copies, 416,566,000 were in Japan, while 100 million copies of the One Piece manga were in 60 countries and territories outside of Japan.

The 8-episode series is even being well received on Rotten Tomatoes with the critical overall score currently at 85% fresh, with the average audience score at 96%.

Have you checked out the live action series yet? If you have, what did you think? Were you pleasantly surprised? Or unimpressed? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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