On June 30, the final episode of the "Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc" TV anime aired. Following the broadcast, it was announced that the "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc" will be produced as a trilogy, with a special report and teaser visual released.
The newly revealed visual features Tanjiro Kamado, the strongest swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps, the Hashira, and Tamayo, all igniting their fighting spirit. Anticipation for the next chapter of the story is running high.
នៅក្នុងការប្រកាសថ្មីៗនេះនៅលើ X ផ្លូវការរបស់ Nintendo ផលិតករហ្គេម Shigeru Miyamoto បានចែករំលែកព័ត៌មានមុនពេលការផ្សាយរបស់ Nintendo Direct នាពេលខាងមុខ គាត់បានបង្ហាញថាខ្សែភាពយន្តគំនូរជីវចលថ្មី "Super Mario" ដែលសហការផលិតដោយក្រុមហ៊ុន Nintendo និង Illumination គ្រោងនឹងចេញផ្សាយនៅក្នុងប្រទេសជប៉ុន។ ថ្ងៃទី 24 ខែមេសា ឆ្នាំ 2026។ លោកបានសម្តែងក្តីរំភើបចំពោះការសហការជាមួយក្រុមរបស់ Illumination ដើម្បីធ្វើឱ្យវាក្លាយជាខ្សែភាពយន្តដ៏រីករាយ។
ភាពយន្តនេះបន្តពីភាពជោគជ័យនៃ "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" ដែលបានចេញផ្សាយនៅថ្ងៃទី 28 ខែមេសា ឆ្នាំ 2023។ ភាពយន្តមុននេះគឺជាការសហការគ្នារវាងក្រុមហ៊ុន Nintendo និង Illumination ដែលត្រូវបានគេស្គាល់ថាជាសិទ្ធិផ្តាច់មុខដូចជា "Despicable Me" និង "SING" ដោយ Aaron Horvath និង Michael Jelenic ដែលត្រូវបានគេស្គាល់ថាជា "Teen Titans GO! To the Movies" ហើយការចាក់បញ្ចាំងគឺនិពន្ធដោយ Matthew Fogel ដែលបានសរសេរសម្រាប់ "Minions: The Rise of Gru" និង "The Lego Movie 2" ផងដែរ។ គឺជាជោគជ័យជាសាកល ដែលរកចំណូលបាន 1,361,683,297 ដុល្លារទូទាំងពិភពលោក ជាមួយនឹង 14.02 ពាន់លានយ៉េននៅក្នុងប្រទេសជប៉ុន។
ខ្សែភាពយន្តនាពេលខាងមុខដែលគ្រោងនឹងចេញផ្សាយឆ្នាំ 2026 បន្តការបណ្តាក់ទុនរួមគ្នារវាង Illumination និង Nintendo ដោយបង្កើនការរំពឹងទុកសម្រាប់ភាពជោគជ័យនៃខ្សែភាពយន្តមួយផ្សេងទៀត។
ទស្សនា "Nintendo Direct 2024.6.18" នៅថ្ងៃទី 18 ខែមិថុនា ម៉ោង 23:00 JST នៅលើប៉ុស្តិ៍ YouTube ផ្លូវការរបស់ Nintendo សម្រាប់ព័ត៌មានថ្មីៗបន្ថែមទៀត។
In a recent announcement on Nintendo's official X, game producer Shigeru Miyamoto shared news prior to the upcoming Nintendo Direct broadcast. He revealed that the new anime film "Super Mario," co-produced by Nintendo and Illumination, is set to release in Japan on April 24, 2026. He expressed excitement about the collaboration with Illumination's team to make it an enjoyable film.
The movie follows the success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," released on April 28, 2023. This previous film was a collaborative effort between Nintendo and Illumination, known for franchises like "Despicable Me" and "SING." It was directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, known for "Teen Titans GO! To the Movies," and the screenplay was written by Matthew Fogel, who also wrote for "Minions: The Rise of Gru" and "The Lego Movie 2." The film was a global success, grossing $1,361,683,297 worldwide, with ¥14.02 billion in Japan alone.
The upcoming film, scheduled for a 2026 release, continues this collaborative venture between Illumination and Nintendo, raising expectations for another blockbuster success.
Tune in for "Nintendo Direct 2024.6.18" on June 18th at 23:00 JST on Nintendo's official YouTube channel for more updates.
Nobuhiro Watsuki's manga, "Rurouni Kenshin – Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story," serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from 1994 to 1999, has been adapted into numerous formats, including TV anime, films, OVAs, games, live-action movies, and musicals. A major hit, the TV anime first aired in 1996, with a new adaptation released in 2023.
Set in early Meiji period Japan, the series follows the former "Battousai the Manslayer," Kenshin Himura, a wandering swordsman who has vowed never to kill again. The story depicts Kenshin as he reluctantly engages in battles to protect his friends and the innocent.
The newly released figures of Kenshin Himura, Sanosuke Sagara, and Hajime Saito are part of Kotobukiya's "ARTFX J Series" and were fully supervised by Watsuki himself. They are currently available for pre-order at AmiAmi and other hobby stores nationwide.
The results of the 15th annual "Japan Character Awards," celebrating excellence in the character and licensing business industry, have been announced.
The winners are as follows:
Character License Award: "Oshi no Ko" (by the Oshi no Ko Production Committee), "Mobile Suit Gundam Series" (by Sotsu Co., Ltd. and Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc.), and "Chiikawa" (by Spiral Cute Co., Ltd.).
New Face Award: "TV Anime 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End'" (by the Frieren Production Committee).
The Grand Prize will be announced at the awards ceremony held at "Licensing Japan" at Tokyo Big Sight from July 3rd to July 5th, with the ceremony taking place on July 3rd.
Prize Winners
Character License Award: "Oshi no Ko" (Oshi no Ko Production Committee) Selection Comments: A great example of expanding the fan base beyond existing fans through animation. Particularly notable for its success in advertising and promotions. The strategic exposure through theme songs, events, and various collaborations has significantly contributed to fan base growth.
Character License Award: "Mobile Suit Gundam Series" (Sotsu Co., Ltd., Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc.) Selection Comments: A series that has evolved to be supported by both men and women over its 45-year history by continually bringing fresh ideas to the anime. The "Gunpla" models remain popular, with markets expanding domestically and internationally. Efforts to attract new fans through careful strategies despite the complexity of the IP are commendable.
Character License Award: "Chiikawa" (Spiral Cute Co., Ltd.) Selection Comments: Dominating the fancy character scene with its unique worldview. The fan base has significantly expanded with the anime broadcast, and real-life store events have achieved remarkable success. The widespread development across various genres continues to expand the fan base.
New Face Award: "TV Anime 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End'" (Frieren Production Committee) Selection Comments: An extremely popular content with a unique worldview and outstanding story. Supported by both younger and adult audiences, particularly popular for its animation. Collaboration within Shogakukan and the significant response to the anime have heightened expectations for future developments, including further animation.
Product Licensee Award: "Ichiban Kuji" (Bandai Spirits Co., Ltd.) Selection Comments: Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the product has gained high recognition and remains attractive to users and licensees alike. Its expansion beyond convenience stores to specialty shops, and various innovative collaborations, are highly valued.
Promotion Licensee Award: "Happy Set Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary" (McDonald's Japan) Selection Comments: Happy Set has evolved from merely children's toys to items even adults desire. This particular promotion materialized the special occasion of Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary with an unprecedented 50-item set. Its strong appeal and unique messaging made it a standout.
Retail Award: "Sesame Street Market" (Mash Style Lab Co., Ltd.) Selection Comments: As the world's only official Sesame Street food and beverage complex store, it has garnered strong support for its high quality and originality. Its innovation as a character shop and upcoming workshops are worth noting.
Special Selection Committee Award: "Pretty Cure Series" (Toei Animation Co., Ltd.) Selection Comments: Responding to social needs within the girl category, it has established a leading position. It also uniquely attracts adult fans who have been following it for 20 years, showing the potential for a second generation of fans. The developments leveraging its 20th anniversary have been successful.
The movie "Blue Period" is a live-action adaptation of the manga of the same name by Tsubasa Yamaguchi. The story follows a high school student who feels empty inside but finds inspiration in a painting, leading him to challenge the world of art and strive to enter the prestigious Tokyo University of the Arts, known to be one of the toughest universities to get into in Japan. Despite having no experience or talent in art, he faces the challenges posed by his rivals with genius artistic skills and the ambiguous nature of art itself. Armed only with his passion, he overcomes difficulties through hard work and determination.
Gordon Maeda, known for his roles in "Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween" and "Golden Kamuy," plays the protagonist Yatora Yaguchi, who is captivated by the world of art and struggles to find his place in it. Fumiya Takahashi plays Ryuji Ayukawa, the classmate who inspires Yatora to join the art club. Rikuto Itagaki portrays Yotasuke Takahashi, Yatora's rival with astonishing artistic talent, and Hiyori Sakurada plays a senior member of the art club who supports Yatora.
The cast spent more than six months practicing painting before filming began, mastering the movements and gestures involved in creating art. Some of the paintings featured in the film were actually created by the cast members themselves, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the movie.
Bandai's cosmetic brand "CREERBEAUTE" has started accepting reservations for a limited-edition face powder inspired by the "Apprentice Tap" transformation item from the anime "Ojamajo Doremi." Reservations can be made on Bandai Namco Group's official online store, "Premium Bandai," until 11:00 PM on July 15th, with delivery scheduled around November.
The face powder, “Pirika Pirilala Apprentice Tap Color Ball Face Powder 25th Anniversary ver.” (5500 yen), celebrates the 25th anniversary of "Ojamajo Doremi." It is an upgraded version of the “Magical Ball Face Powder” released in 2016 and the “Apprentice Tap Color Ball Cheek” released in 2021, with improvements to both the container and the contents.
This product includes three color balls inspired by the characters Doremi, Hazuki, and Aiko. Infused with olive squalane and fine pearls, it offers a moisturizing and glossy finish. Swirling a face brush over the balls blends the colors, softly correcting the skin tone.
The package recreates the transparency of the eight magic jewels symbolizing the "Apprentice Tap" with clear molding. The center of the lid features a luxurious gold leaf musical note design. The adorable design makes you want to tap and transform just like in the anime.
Father's Day in 2024 falls on June 16th. This holiday is said to have originated when Mrs. Dodd in the United States gave white roses to express gratitude to her father, inspired by Mother's Day. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year, and this year it falls on the 16th.
In anime, fathers often play significant roles that influence the story's direction. They are depicted in various ways, from being loving and devoted to their family, to being lazy and exasperating, or even being the protagonist themselves. A survey was conducted to determine which "father" characters are most memorable.
Here are the results:
1st Place
Hiroshi Nohara from "Crayon Shin-chan"
Support rate: about 18%. "He's a father who supports his family while paying off a home loan. His love for his wife Misae, son Shin-chan, and daughter Himawari always brings me to tears. However, his only flaw is his smelly feet…" and "Especially in the movies, he delivers many cool lines like 'Life doesn't go according to plan, that's why it's life!' which I love. As a child, I just thought he was a funny dad, but as an adult, I respect him for working hard while cherishing his family." His performances in the movies are also memorable.
2nd Place
Loid Forger from "SPY×FAMILY"
Support rate: about 9%. "He initially formed a family for his spy mission and was confused at first, but gradually learned how to deal with his daughter Anya, which is amusing. Despite the struggles, he manages to get by, just like any regular dad," and "He's top-notch as a spy and also handles household chores skillfully, which is impressive!" and "I can't get Anya's 'Papa' out of my head (lol)." Even though it's a pretend family, his awakening as a father is impressive. He ranked in from the hit 2023 movie "SPY×FAMILY CODE: White."
3rd Place
Naruto Uzumaki from "BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS"
Support rate: about 7%. "The protagonist of 'NARUTO,' Naruto, appears as Boruto's father in the sequel 'BORUTO.' It's touching to see the once mischievous Naruto now a respectable father," and "He shows warm affection not only for Boruto and Himawari but also for Kawaki, whom he welcomed into the family." For fans who followed the series, seeing Naruto become a father is deeply emotional. Naruto's father, Minato Namikaze, also ranked 9th, making it a father-son entry in the top 10.
Top 10 Ranking
[Top "Father" Characters in Anime, 2024 Edition]
Hiroshi Nohara from "Crayon Shin-chan"
Loid Forger from "SPY×FAMILY"
Naruto Uzumaki from "BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS"
Medama Oyaji / Kitaro's Father (Gege) from "GeGeGe no Kitaro" and "Kitaro Birth: The Mystery of GeGeGe"
Did you know that the original "Chiikawa" manga features a super spicy curry?
Inspired by this curry, the product "Limited Edition Chiikawa Super Spicy Curry <Beef>" will be released by Marumiya from July 11 to August 31. The taste is described as "a hot spiciness with a lingering flavor." The ingredients include beef, potatoes, and carrots. The package warns "Caution: Extremely Spicy" and depicts the characters with red faces, enjoying the curry.
Each package also contains one limited edition "Special Sparkling Sticker" (10 types in total).
The 2.5D idol group StoPuri, known for their video streaming in various genres such as singing covers and gaming commentary, has debuted their first animated film, "StoPuri: The Origin of the Story—Strawberry School Festival!!!." Alongside the release of the main visual and trailer, advanced movie tickets (Mubichike) will go on sale from June 7th. Pre-orders for the manga and novel adaptations of the movie, which serve as the original works, begin on June 3rd.
Formed in 2016 with leader Nanamori at the helm, StoPuri has garnered significant popularity through their diverse online activities, amassing over 7.97 billion views and more than 2.9 million subscribers on YouTube as of June 2, 2024.
The newly released main visual captures the StoPuri members joyously playing instruments under the warm sunlight, conveying a sense of hope and freshness. The accompanying tagline, "Because 'thank you' isn't enough, we sing 'thank you,'" hints at an emotional narrative, further raising anticipation for the movie's storyline.
The animated film marks a significant milestone for the 2.5D idol group, promising fans a delightful and inspiring viewing experience.
Monkey D. Luffy - Dawn of Adventure - ផ្នែកបញ្ចេញមតិជំនួស
តួរលេខដ៏ល្អិតល្អន់នេះនាំឱ្យតួអង្គជាទីស្រឡាញ់មានជីវិតរស់រវើកដោយមានគ្រឿងបន្ថែមដែលអាចឱ្យអ្នកគាំទ្របង្កើតឡើងវិញនូវឈុតឆាកដ៏ល្បីពីស៊េរី។ ការដាក់បញ្ចូលផ្នែកកន្សោមប្រាក់រង្វាន់សម្រាប់ Monkey D. Luffy ធ្វើឱ្យការបោះពុម្ពនេះត្រូវតែមានសម្រាប់អ្នកប្រមូលទិញ។
From the TV anime "ONE PIECE," the character Portgas D. Ace is introduced as a fully reimagined action figure in the S.H.Figuarts series. Known for his "Fire Fist" powers, this figure allows for dynamic posing thanks to its exceptional articulation. It comes equipped with a variety of accessories to enhance display options, including flame effect parts inspired by his Mera Mera no Mi powers, five different expressive face parts, and a fabric robe with integrated wire for flexible posing.
Main Features of the S.H.Figuarts Portgas D. Ace - Fire Fist:
Figure body
Multiple interchangeable hands: 5 left and 4 right options
Four alternative face parts
A set of hat parts
A complete set of flame effect parts
Fire Fist specific effect parts
Backpack
Fabric robe
Fabric scarf
[Bonus Part]
Monkey D. Luffy - Dawn of Adventure - alternative expression part
This meticulously detailed figure brings the beloved character to life, complete with accessories that allow fans to recreate iconic scenes from the series. The inclusion of a bonus expression part for Monkey D. Luffy makes this edition a must-have for collectors.
