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The Blerds are back brining you all their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. In this episode, Shannon and Jaja dive into the latest gaming news, including the pricing of the ROG Ally and highlights from the Tokyo Game Show. The conversation shifts to the Sony and Xbox showcases, revealing exciting new games and updates. They also touch on Marvel and Disney news, including upcoming releases and adaptations. The episode wraps up with a discussion on live-action adaptations and a controversial ad from the Department of Homeland Security using the Pokémon theme. 00:00-Introduction and Shoutouts 01:26-Nerdy Week Recap 05:28-Xbox ROG Ally Pricing Discussion 12:46-Tokyo Game Show Highlights 14:31-Sony Showcase Insights 24:26-Xbox Showcase Overview 28:54-Game Showcase Highlights 32:30-Exciting New Game Announcements 33:50-Spider-Man Movie Updates 35:14-Marvel Series and Movie Discussions 40:05-Daredevil and Upcoming Marvel Shows 42:56-Star Wars Updates and Trailers 45:31-Crunchyroll Manga Platform Launch 48:48-Anime Adaptations and Live Action News 51:49-Controversial DHS Ad Featuring Pokémon 55:41-Wrap-Up and Future Plans Make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel or listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice. Follow Us! https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw Email us: Blerdsnerds@gmail.com Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3
The Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. James is back, though only for a little bit to bring us his update from Japan! Hear what he's been up to. Later in the pod, Shannon and Jaja discuss the stagnation in gaming innovation, particularly focusing on franchises like Pokemon, Madden and NBA 2K, which continue to thrive despite a lack of creativity. They explore the implications of modding and fan creations in the gaming industry, as well as the ongoing legal battles surrounding copyright and competition. The conversation shifts to the success of Demon Slayer at the box office, highlighting its wide audience appeal. They also touch on the rise of new anime titles and the potential future of Naruto. Make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel or listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice! Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome Back to Nerd Culture 00:53 James' Adventures in Japan 02:36 Exploring Tokyo's Anime Scene 05:28 Universal Studios Japan Experience 08:16 Streaming Challenges in Japan 09:10 Jaja's Recent Nerdy Activities 11:00 DandaDan's Season Finale Discussion 12:43 Revisiting Marvel and Upcoming Plans 14:53 Video Game News: Xbox Price Hikes 17:44 The Price Hike Dilemma 24:57 Nintendo's Legal Battles and Modding Concerns 31:00 The State of Gaming Innovation 38:56 Palworld: A New Contender 46:03 Tencent's Controversial Copycat Claims 47:52 The Stop Killing Games Petition Update 49:18 Demon Slayer: Box Office Success and Movie Review 58:22 Anime News: DandaDan Season 3 and Attack on Titan's Popularity 59:44 Exploring New Anime: Freerun and Naruto Sequel Speculations Follow Us! https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw Email us: Blerdsnerds@gmail.com Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3
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"We are blown away by the sheer excitement for the arrival of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle through the number of tickets sold in its first day," said Jerramy Hainline, EVP of Fandango, in a press release. "The overwhelming response is a true testament to the power of the anime community, and we are so proud to help bring anime into theaters, so fans can experience it on the big screen."Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle – Chapter 1: The Return of Akaza will be released in U.S. theaters nationwide on Sept. 12, 2025. Channing Tatum, the American actor who played X-Men's Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), joins the film's English voice cast alongside Asian-American actor Rebecca Wang, best known for her role as Jinah Sung in Solo Leveling. In anticipation of Demon Slayer's highly anticipated theatrical release this fall, Crunchyroll streamed the entire anime -- including its previous films -- for free on its official YouTube channel.https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Science Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nFXe9dPeWrMpyObyAlrnF?si=7358d1cf32cb45b7Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
Hikaru Tanaka, the son of renowned anime voice actor Atsuko Tanaka, has updated his official social media account with a message in memory of his mother, stating that he is "truly grateful to all the people who still express their feelings for her."Atsuko Tanaka, known for voicing iconic anime characters such as Flamme in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Lisa Lisa from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Hanami from Jujutsu Kaisen and of course, the original Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell, passed away at age 61 after suffering a year-long battle with an undisclosed illness. Her son, Hikaru Tanaka, also a voice actor, paid tribute to Tanaka on the date of the first anniversary of her death.https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Science Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nFXe9dPeWrMpyObyAlrnF?si=7358d1cf32cb45b7Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
Attack on Titan fans are eating good this November. No, it's not just because of Thanksgiving, but because of a long-awaited release finally making its way in the fall, courtesy of Crunchyroll.Crunchyroll announced the release date for its Blu-ray SteelBook release of Attack on Titan - Final Season. As the name suggests, the premium home media release collects the final episodes of Attack on Titan Season 4, consisting of Episodes 60-87 and two anime specials. In addition to Attack on Titan, Crunchyroll is offering more SteelBook Blu-ray releases for popular titles, such as Dragon Ball Super: Broly, as well as continuing its previous home media releases.https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Science Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nFXe9dPeWrMpyObyAlrnF?si=7358d1cf32cb45b7Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
A new report reveals that Japan was able to successfully shut down an impressive 84 illegal anime streaming sites thanks to the help of government-supported hackers. Footage from the recently released Demon Slayer movie has been particularly troublesome in recent months.Sankei reports that the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) shared that a new international enforcement project utilizing white-hat hackers has forced the closure of 84 pirate sites as of March 2025. It was reported that the damage caused by illegal uploading of Japanese movies, anime and other entertainment in 2022 was between 1.95 trillion-2.202 trillion Japanese yen per year (~US$13.2 billion-$14.9 billion) -- and this number is likely even larger in more recent years. The Japanese government aims to increase the sale of its content overseas to 20 trillion yen (~US$135.5 billion) by 2033, and a firmer stance on piracy and mitigating its impact is one of the steps it is taking to help promote legitimate content that supports anime and manga creators.https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Science Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nFXe9dPeWrMpyObyAlrnF?si=7358d1cf32cb45b7Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
Sakamoto Days -- TMS Entertainment's anime adaptation of Yuto Suzuki's hit action-comedy manga -- is currently one of Shonen Jump's most popular next-generation IPs. However, it is now consistently being overtaken in the anime streaming war by Science Saru's Dandadan series.Per Netflix's streaming report for Aug 4-10, Sakamoto Days is currently the platform's 10th most-watched "Non-English" show worldwide, with over seven million watch hours accrued over 1.1 million views. Comparatively, third-place winner Dandadan has amassed 6.2 million watch hours from 2.5 million total views. Moreover, unlike Sakamoto Days, Dandadan is available on other platforms for international viewers, making its high Netflix ranking even more impressive. The only other anime to earn a spot in Netflix's Top 10 is Studio Hibari's supernatural dark fantasy series Tougen Anki, which sits at a modest seventh place. Cour 2 (or Part 2) of Sakamoto Days premiered on July 14 -- roughly one week after Dandadan's Season 2 debut.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Science Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nFXe9dPeWrMpyObyAlrnF?si=7358d1cf32cb45b7Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
Rob Colletti, the live-action actor playing Wapol in the upcoming new season of Netflix's One Piece, is coming to the defense of Charithra Chandran for portraying Miss Wednesday, also known as Nefertari Vivi, as a woman of color. Chandran's social media channels have been flooded with hateful, racist remarks following the Season 2 trailer premiere at One Piece Day 2025.Colletti, currently cast as "Tin-Plate" Wapol for the "Drum Island" arc of One Piece Season 2, took to social media to address the hateful comments being sent to Chandran after the latest Netflix trailer teased her appearance as Miss Wednesday. Although the One Piece cast was designed to be multiracial by series creator Eiichiro Oda, toxic fans online have attacked Chandran for portraying Vivi, who is depicted with fair skin in the anime and manga, as a British Indian actor. "It's astonishing to me in all the wrong ways how a certain small (but far too vocal) corners of the One Piece fandom can watch a rubber pirate, a reindeer doctor, and giant walking, talking fish and be totally fine... but draw the line at the simple IDEA of Nefertari Vivi being played by a woman who isn't white," Colletti said on his latest Instagram Stories.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Science Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nFXe9dPeWrMpyObyAlrnF?si=7358d1cf32cb45b7Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
Recently, a vocal if small subsection of fans online have been up in arms over the casting of Charithra Chandran in the role of Miss Wednesday in the upcoming second season of Netflix's live-action One Piece adaptation. In response to the backlash, Chandran's fellow incoming One Piece star Rob Colletti explained that "Charithra was hand-selected by [franchise creator] Oda, and he has far more knowledge and understanding of his own characters than anyone else, particularly the hateful, unimaginative creeps who actually have the audacity to get on the internet to throw hate speech towards an actor without even seeing their absolutely amazing performance on the show."Colletti continued, "But let's talk facts: 'Nefertari' is Egyptian. Where is Egypt? The Middle East. The kingdom of Alabasta draws heavily from Middle Eastern and Southern Asian culture. And you're complaining because the actor chosen to play the role... isn't white?! Do you know how ridiculous you sound?!... [Chandran] embodies EVERYTHING the heroes of One Piece are written to embody, and we are SO LUCKY to have her helping us tell this story."Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Science Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nFXe9dPeWrMpyObyAlrnF?si=7358d1cf32cb45b7Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
The highly anticipated anime adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run has received an exciting production update from a key staff member. The news comes just ahead of a major worldwide reveal event scheduled for next month.Miwa Iwanami, the sound director for the entire JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime franchise, recently provided a new update via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. He revealed that work on the series is progressing smoothly, stating that the sound work for episode 1 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run was completed. Iwanami also shared the creative direction for the show's audio, teasing, "The sound concept is 'Dance with Steel Ball Run.' It's a soundtrack you can dance to! Look forward to it! I want an Emmy Award for 'Sound Mixing/Editing.' What should I do? lol." This update follows the announcement of a special livestream event on Sept. 23, where new information about the anime will be officially revealed.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Science Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nFXe9dPeWrMpyObyAlrnF?si=7358d1cf32cb45b7Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
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This year's 16th issue of Hakusensha's Young Animal magazine revealed on Friday that the Berserk manga has 70 million copies in circulation (not sold) worldwide. The magazine also broke down the circulation numbers by language.The manga has 9 million copies in circulation in English, 8 million copies in circulation in French, and 5 million copies in circulation in Italian.Of those 70 million copies in circulation worldwide, 30 million are foreign editions released outside Japan.Hakusensha will release the manga's 43rd compiled volume on August 29.Miura published the one-shot version of the manga in Hakusensha's Monthly Comicomi magazine in 1988. He launched the full Berserk manga series in Hakusensha's Monthly Animal House magazine in 1989, and the series continued in Hakusensha's Young Animal magazine.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Science Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nFXe9dPeWrMpyObyAlrnF?si=7358d1cf32cb45b7Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
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Infinity Castle now also has biggest box office gross in Japan for 2025In just over two weeks, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has now become the 10th highest-grossing film of all-time in Japan, after the official accounts announced the latest box office figures on August 3. Additionally, the new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaOpens in a new tab anime film is now the highest-grossing film of the year at the Japanese box office, taking over the spot previously held by Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback.As of August 3, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle brought in 17.63 billion yen (US$119.26 million) on the back of 12.55 million ticket sales. This makes it the highest-grossing film of 2025 in Japan, passing Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback's 14.4 billion yen box office run this yearOpens in a new tab, as well as the 10th highest-grossing movie in Japan of all-timeOpens in a new tab, pushing Bayside Shakedown 2 out of the Top 10 for the first time since it was released in 2003.The new box office record also makes it the seventh highest-grossing anime film of all time in Japan. Above it in the historical charts are Howl's Moving Castle at 19.6 billion yen and Princess Mononoke at 20.1 billion yen.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Science Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nFXe9dPeWrMpyObyAlrnF?si=7358d1cf32cb45b7Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
Former Weekly Shonen Jump editor-in-chief Kazuhiko Torishima has once again voiced his criticism of One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda, this time for what he perceives as an over-involvement in the anime adaptation. The comments come from Torishima's new book, Botsu: The Hated Work Ethic of Shonen Jump's Legendary Editor-in-Chief, released in May 2025.Per X (formerly Twitter) user Sandman, Torishima implied that Oda has been neglecting his manga in favor of the anime adaptation. "If I were Oda's editor, I would give him extremely strict feedback on his manga because he has talent," Torishima reportedly states in the book, adding, "Oda has become too involved in anime." He expresses that his dissatisfaction is not with One Piece itself, but rather with the editorial policies of Shonen Jump. Torishima also criticizes the current editors for being intimidated by the veteran mangaka, recounting that young editors sometimes cannot even get Oda to answer their calls. "If it were me, I'd just drive straight to his studio, sit there for hours, and keep pressuring him," Torishima assertsSupport The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
The official website for the television anime of Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck manga unveiled on Friday a teaser trailer and visual for the upcoming one-hour special, and they reveal the new director and studio.Sung Hoo Park (Jujutsu Kaisen) is directing the special and handling storyboards at his studio E&H production. Yamato Haishima (Fire Force) is returning for the screenplay. Hideyuki Morioka (D.Gray-man) is returning to design characters with Shun'ichi Ishimoto (Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan). Kenichiro Suehiro (Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-) is again composing the music. UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS is again producing and planning the anime. david production, the animation studio for the first season, is providing cooperation.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
After a grueling wait, the next chapter in the Solo Leveling series is about to begin. Webtoon publisher D&C Media teased the return of the Solo Leveling: Ragnarok manhwa on X (formerly Twitter)."The long-awaited story begins again!" D&C Media said on social media. "Which webtoon is returning soon with Season 2? We ask for your high expectations!" The social media post is accompanied by a cool and intimidating silhouette of what appears to be Sung Suho, the son of Sung Jinwoo and Cha Haein. The Season 2 teaser visual also contains the respective copyrights of the Solo Leveling franchise.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
From 15th August, fans in the UK will be able to purchase cinema tickets for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. The highly anticipated film is the first in a trilogy that will cover the dramatic conclusion of the smash-hit series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment the film will come to UK cinemas including IMAX® and premium large formats on 12th September, 2025.NEW TRAILER HERE Trailer (English sub|English dub)Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle opened in Japan last weekend, breaking three Japanese box office records: highest earning opening weekend, highest earning first day, and highest earning single day. The film, distributed by Toho and Aniplex, generated 7.31 billion yen (£36.7 million) in box office revenue in the first four days of release. For more information, please visit Crunchyroll News.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
David Dastmalchian, the actor, writer, and producer best known for films like Late Night with the Devil, was interviewed by CBR about his upcoming role in Netflix's One Piece Season 2. Dastmalchian, who will be playing the live-action version of Mr. 3, teased the shocking developments in store for the Straw Hat Pirates when the series finally returns in 2026.CBR interviewed Dastmalchian about his work at San Diego Comic Con 2025, which took place at the San Diego Convention Center in California. Near the end of the interview, Dastmalchian shared some new details about Season 2 of the live-action One Piece series for Netflix. According to Mr. 3, the upcoming season of One Piece will be scarier and more violent than the first. To longtime fans, this might not come as a shock, as the Netflix series will be building towards the "Arabasta" arc, which features a particularly gruesome moment between Monkey D. Luffy and the mysterious "Mr. 0."Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
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Aniplex announced on Monday that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, has sold 9,104,483 tickets for 12,872,176,700 yen (about US$87.10 million) in its first 10 days at the box office. The film set a new record in Japan for the fastest film to earn 10 billion yen, beating the franchise's first film Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-Hen) in 2020, which is also currently the top-grossing film of all time in Japan. The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai film's box office revenue exceeded 10 billion yen within eight days of its release.The first Infinity Castle film has also topped Mugen Train for Japan's best-ever opening weekend box office (when four-day openings are compared with three-day openings), best opening-day box office (1,155,637 tickets for 1,646,054,200 yen or US$11.1 million on July 18), and best single-day box office (1,421,804 tickets for 2,037,820,200 yen or US$13.7 million on July 20). However, Mugen Train's opening weekend box office was for three days instead of four days.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
The Chainsaw Man movie is sure to be great, but unfortunately, it will differ from the manga in one key area. At MAPPA's Anime Expo panel, MAPPA CEO Manabu Otsuka spoke about the difficulties of adapting the violent and sexual nature of the Reze arc, and shockingly, it was revealed that Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc might tone down the sex and violence to be more accessible to general audiences.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
One Piece currently holds the crown as the best-selling manga of all time, on the road to overthrowing even Superman's worldwide sales. However, the popularity of Koyoharu Gotouge's manga is undeniable, as Demon Slayer is on the verge of shattering a record in the industry that even One Piece couldn't match.Demon Slayer is one of the most popular manga franchises of recent years. This is proven by Shueisha's latest report, revealing that Demon Slayer became the 7th best-selling manga in history after achieving 220 million copies in circulation. After this milestone, Demon Slayer's manga is dangerously close to another major record: the highest average sales per volume of all time.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
Demon Slayer has proven time and again that it is not just a momentary anime craze, it is a global box office juggernaut. With the release of Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza Returns, the franchise has once again shattered expectations. Within four days, it surpassed ¥7.3 billion (over $45 million), boasting more than five million admissions in Japan alone.That is not just impressive, it is historic. The film has broken the all-time records for Opening Day, First Day, and Single-Day Gross in Japanese cinema, according to Forbes and @kimetsu_off on X. These were not just any records either; Infinity Castle toppled benchmarks set by Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, the previous movie that stunned the world during the pandemic with its $485 million haul.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
Summer 2025 is filled with dark new anime, and few are darker than Netflix's The Summer Hikaru Died. After an inhuman monster takes the place of the deceased Hikaru Indo, Hikaru's best friend, Yoshiki, tries to keep it all a secret out of a need to keep Hikaru in his life, but unfortunately, it isn't long before the situation takes a major toll on Yoshiki's psyche.The Summer Hikaru Died was one of the most anticipated anime of summer 2025, and it's already living up to the hype in more ways than one. Fans and critics alike have already sung its praises for its great writing and production values, and that's already paying off well for it, as The Summer Hikaru Died is already breaking major records on Netflix. It's easy to see how that happened, given the show's great quality, and hopefully, this won't be the end of its success.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
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After much back-and-forth from fans and critics, James Gunn's Superman has been proven to be an unapologetic success. Not only has the film been a massive hit with fans and critics alike, but with an opening weekend box office of approximately $220 million, it's already one of the most successful movies of 2025 and one of the most successful Superman movies, in general.Superman is already a massive success, but that's not the case everywhere. While Superman is doing amazing in the domestic market, it's doing considerably worse in the international market, with Superman only opening to about $95 million internationally and projected to do worse in the following weeks. Many reasons can explain Superman's poor performance overseas, but for Japan, specifically, Superman might be failing because it's in direct competition with the biggest anime movie of the year.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
As big as Squid Game season 3 is, it's already losing out to one of Netflix's biggest summer anime. After a historic run and a truly breakout success, Squid Game has finally released its third and final season, and as divisive as it might have been, that hasn't stopped it from being one of the biggest hits in the history of Netflix.Squid Game season 3 is an undeniable hit, but that doesn't mean it can't be surpassed. No popular show or movie stays at the top forever, and that can already be seen with Squid Game, as according to Netflix's official weekly report, Dandadan has officially surpassed Squid Game season 3 to be the #1 show in Japan. Dandadan is even currently the #4 foreign language show in the world, so if anything has a chance to permanently dethrone Squid Game season 3, it's Dandadan season 2.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
Anticipation for Chainsaw Man's continuance is at an all-time high as its movie looms around the corner. Although it's been years in the making with little news about whether the anime will receive a second season after the film's premiere, one member in production steps up to address the sudden shift for the series.MAPPA's Ceo and President, Manabu Otsuka, has revealed many insightful details at Anime Expo in regards to Chainsaw Man's future. And now, he reveals the reason why the studio and creatives wanted Reze Arc to be made into a movie.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
Karl Urban is playing Johnny Cage in the upcoming movie Mortal Kombat 2, and the character has starred in a fake action movie trailer ahead of the actual trailer for the video game adaptation. Although Johnny Cage wasn't in the first film, Karl Urban's character is set to play a major role in Mortal Kombat 2, as is proven by this fake piece of action movie promotional material.The trailer is for a fake in-universe movie titled Uncaged Fury, which is a corny action film starring Johnny Cage. The teaser shows Cage fighting several goons in a warehouse, with an epic voiceover explaining that Cage is seeking revenge after the criminals "pissed him off" and "f*cked with his shades."Cage manages to easily knock out the goons before a bazooka is fired at him, with him leaping over the missile. The teaser also shows off some of Cage's past in-universe movies, with it naming fake New Line Cinema films Cool Hand Cage, Hard to Cage, and Rebel Without a Cage.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
The official X/Twitter account for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise announced on Thursday that Koyoharu Gotouge's manga has exceeded 200 million copies in circulation worldwide (including digital copies). The manga has topped 164 million copies in Japan and 56 million outside of Japan, which puts the total number at around 220 million copies worldwide.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
The staff for the live-action film adaptation of Satoru Nii's Wind Breaker manga unveiled on Thursday a video and visual, and they reveal the film's December 5 premiere. The video features footage and interviews with the main cast:The cast includes:Kōshi Mizukami as Haruka SakuraTaisei Kido as Akihiko NireiKeito Tsuna as Hayato SuōJUNON as Kyōtarō SugishitaMotoki Nakazawa as Tōma HiragiShūhei Uesugi as Hajime UmemiyaThe staff shot the film on location from this past February to April in Okinawa. The production rented a local shopping avenue, dressed up each shop for the film, and made an giant open set.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
Demon Slayer has been setting some impressive records of late, and the latest manga sales reports from Shonen Jump are keeping that streak going. Now, Demon Slayer has officially blown Bleach out of the water, securing it a spot as the fourth-most top-selling manga of all time.Demon Slayer's latest sales rankings place the hit series at 220,000,000 volumes sold, surpassing Bleach and several other series in the process. What's impressive about this is that Demon Slayer's manga only began in 2016, while many of the series it surpassed were long-runners from years ago, such as Slam Dunk and Kochikame.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
The staff for the anime of Satoru Noda's Golden Kamuy manga announced on Wednesday that its final arc will debut in January 2026 on Tokyo MX and other channels, and also announced the final arc's two prologue anime films titled Golden Kamuy: Sapporo Beer Kōjō-hen (Golden Kamuy: Sapporo Beer Factory Arc) in a teaser trailer. The films will open in Japanese theaters on October 10 and 31. The teaser announces the films' theme song "Kogane no Kanata" (Beyond the Gold) by Awich × ALI, and previews its instrumental version.The prologue films has Sugimoto, Asirpa, and Shiraishi heading to Sapporo to resume finding the gold. In Sapporo, they try to track one of the escaped prisoners named Keiji Ueji. Meanwhile, the 7th Division's Tokishige Usami and Warrant Officer Mokutarō Kikuta (and the group led by Toshizō Hijikata) are also in Sapporo tracking down another escaped prisoner who had committed a series of murders of prostitutes. Sugimoto and Hijikata reluctantly agreed to cooperate to find the prisoner, and they get information that the next murder will occur at a Sapporo beer factory. They plan an ambush to capture the prisoner, but everything turns into chaos with the 7th Division and even Ueji showing up.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
This year's 33rd issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday that Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sōsō no Frieren) manga revealed will return from its hiatus in the magazine's next issue on July 23.The manga entered its hiatus in January.The series had just returned from an earlier hiatus in the magazine's combined second and third 2025 issue last December, after taking a two weeks off starting in late November. The manga took another hiatus from May-August 2024.Yamada and Abe launched the ongoing manga in Weekly Shonen Sunday in April 2020. The series also went on hiatus in January 2023 and returned to serialization in March 2023. Shogakukan published the manga's first compiled book volume in August 2020, and released the 14th volume on March 18. Viz Media has licensed the manga, and it released the 13th volume in English on May 13.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
The official website for Gekijō-ban Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Sōkai no Namida-hen (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Blue Sea Arc), the second anime film for the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) franchise, unveiled a new teaser trailer and visual for the film on Tuesday. The teaser reveals the film's original plot (not based on a story from the earlier novel and manga series) and February 27 opening date.The film's original plot is set after the celebration of the foundation of the Tempest Federation, with Elmesia, the ruler of the elf nation of Sarion, inviting Rimuru and other senior Tempest officials to vacation at a resort island in Sarion. Rimuru and the others enjoy their short vacation, but with the appearance of a mysterious girl named Yura as well as a looming darkness, it seems Rimuru must confront a new threat.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
The official website for the My Hero Academia anime revealed the key visual and October 4 premiere of the series' eighth and final season, on Tuesday. The season will debut on October 4 at 5:30 p.m. JST on YTV and NTV's affiliate channels.The anime's staff also launched the "My Hero Academia ULTIMATE SCENE RANKING" special fan voting project, where fans from Japan and other parts of the world can vote for their favorite heroes and villains scenes from the anime's seven seasons. Voting period is until September 15, and the results will be announced on the final season's premiere on October 4.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
Send us a textEver wonder how a scrappy pirate site became the world's premier anime streaming platform? In this bite-sized episode, Anthony dives into the origins and rise of Crunchyroll, the streaming platform that revolutionized how anime is watched around the globe. From its humble beginnings as a small startup to becoming a powerhouse in the anime industry, Anthony explores how Crunchyroll built its massive library, shaped fan culture, and even sparked major industry changes. Whether you're a longtime subscriber or just curious about the platform's history, this mini-episode packs all the key moments you need to know!Check out the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine to glimpse Crunchyroll's early days and appreciate just how far this platform has come in revolutionizing anime consumption worldwide. And don't forget to tune in next week when we'll be discussing James Gunn's new Superman movie!Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@projectgeekologyGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbASupport the show
In Bloom is your weekly 60-second anime news recap — the comfiest way to stay caught up with all the biggest news and rumours!This week in anime news:
The official website for the television anime of Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga began streaming the third trailer for the second season on Thursday. The trailer reveals more cast members, and also reveals and previews the second season's ending theme song "Beautiful Colors" by American band OneRepublic, who also performed the first season's ending theme song.The second season will premiere on TV Tokyo and affiliated channels on July 19. The second season will also stream on X (formerly Twitter) worldwide in real time as it airs on TV in Japan.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
Netflix revealed in a new teaser trailer on Monday that the third live-action season based on Haro Aso's Alice in Borderland (Imawa no Kuni no Alice) manga will premiere on September 25.Support The Podcast!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/roose366/subscribeFollow For More Content &Streams!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/roosejpKick: https://kick.com/roosejpYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Roose366 Youtube Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseJp/videosTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastonanime
In Bloom is your weekly 60-second anime news recap — the comfiest way to stay caught up with all the biggest news and rumours!This week in anime news:
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James and Lynzee are back to get you caught up on the maze-like developments in Kowloon Generic Romance and Gundam GQuuuuuux! Machu can't handle Nyaan piloting the mobile suit, and Reiko puts Kudo to the test when she threatens to leave Kowloon.
