David Production’s anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s Urusei Yatsura manga continues starting April 11, and with it comes new themes and new previews. The latest trailer serves up both the reveal and preview of the new ending theme, which has MAISONdes performing “Haru Magai feat. …Read more »
Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer, the second film in the Urusei Yatsura series and the film that established Mamoru Oshii as a major directorial talent, hit theaters in Japan on February 11, 1984, making it 40 years old. Time flies when it isn’t stuck in …Read more »
The Urusei Yatsura anime—which adapts all-star stories from Rumiko Takahashi’s beloved comedy manga—is about to return on January 11. In the meantime, we have a new preview that serves up a delightful highlight of the anime’s theme songs, which has MAISONdes returning to perform “Lock …Read more »
Missing your favorite anime from seasons past? Some are coming back! In the midst of new titles and fresh adaptations of manga and light novels, some series are returning from earlier this year to continue their stories. And if you find yourself with a little …Read more »
Two more classic characters are back for the rebooted Urusei Yatsura anime, which will continue with more fun in 2024. The latest is a parent/child combo with the addition of Nagisa Shiowatari and Nagisa’s dad. Ayumu Murase will voice Nagisa, while Koichi Sakaguchi will voice …Read more »
The second half of the new Urusei Yatsura anime was previously announced for a January 2024 premiere, and ahead of that we have three new cast members joining the adaptation. The latest cast additions are Nobunaga Shimazaki as Shingo, Motoko Kumai as Kokeru Moroboshi and …Read more »
Alien anime girls are invading!… and, in fairness, they have been for a while now. Considering just about anything can happen at an anime high school, it’s an ever-present likelihood that the kid you’re sitting next to is not of this world. (Alternately, they may …Read more »
Need a little something to watch before the summer season kicks in? Want something you can marathon at your own speed? We’ve got you covered… especially if you’re interested in brushing up on your classic anime. Based on your spring faves, we’ve got recommendations that’ll …Read more »
Sumire Uesaka helped bring Urusei Yatsura character Lum to life in the recent anime reboot, and now she’s going retro with her own take on the original anime’s opening theme song. The ’80s anime that first brought Rumiko Takahashi’s manga to the screen has a …Read more »
The return of Urusei Yatsura is a smash hit! This new take on the Rumiko Takahashi classic found its feet and established its style, and has won over fans old and new. When done right, classic anime can really benefit from a reboot. And that’s got …Read more »
The Urusei Yatsura anime previously promised four cours of fun, and now we know when the second half will be on the way. Well, we have a vague idea at least, because season 2 has been penciled in for a broadcast debut sometime in 2024. …Read more »
While the Urusei Yatsura anime continues, it’s time to look toward its stellar English dub cast. HIDIVE, which has been streaming the series as it airs in Japan, announced the main voice actors behind the English dub version, so let’s take a closer look at …Read more »
We can’t help it—we’re always on the lookout for cute anime couples. Their relationships may be turbulent, fraught with danger, and occasionally highly unlikely. But the bigger the reach between them, the more meaningful the eventual relationship is. These three anime couples are highly unlikely, …Read more »
You thought Groundhog Day was over? Think again. These days, the holiday is less about meteorological predictions and more about an existential karmic cycle. (Movies are weird, huh?) The concept of time loops is a long-standing one, and serves an interesting narrative function. And we …Read more »
If you’re anything like us, you never skip anime openings. No matter how many times we see them, they’re a highlight of the viewing experience. Besides, some shows have absolute bangers… especially this season! There are lots of great OPs in the winter 2023 lineup, …Read more »
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