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Here’s what’s going in the world of Anime today:

• Street Fighter 6: DLC Character Akuma Joins the Fray on May 22nd

• MAN WITH A MISSION Unveils North America 2024 Tour Powered by Crunchyroll

• Crunchyroll's Ani-May Celebration Goes Global with Exclusive Anime Merchandise and Deals

• Reebok Joins Forces with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure for Exclusive Sneaker Collab

Street Fighter 6: DLC Character Akuma Joins the Fray on May 22nd!

Get ready for some serious gaming! Capcom announced that Akuma, a downloadable content character for Street Fighter 6, will be released on May 22nd. This fierce fighter comes with a throwback Outfit 2 style, inspired by his appearance in Super Street Fighter II Turbo. Players who own the Deluxe Edition, Ultimate Edition, or Year 1 Character Pass will have the exclusive opportunity to unlock Akuma, who will be available across all three game modes: World Tour, Battle Hub, and Fighting Ground. Click here to learn more about his move sets and other game updates.

MAN WITH A MISSION Unveils North America 2024 Tour Powered by Crunchyroll

Japanese rock band MAN WITH A MISSION is embarking on a North American tour featuring four headline shows in select United States and Mexico locations this June and July. Known for their opening themes in popular anime series like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and My Hero Academia, the band is ready to deliver an unforgettable tour experience.

Here are the tour dates:

• June 25th, 2024: New York, NY - Irving Plaza

• June 27th, 2024: Chicago, IL - House of Blues

• July 2, 2024: Los Angeles, CA - Belasco

• July 5, 2024: Mexico City, Mexico - Pabellón Oeste

In addition, the band will join 311 at shows at Red Rocks Amphitheater on June 29th and Denver Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom on June 30th.

Tickets for the New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles tour stops will be available for Crunchyroll presale from April 30th to May 2nd, with general sale tickets opening on May 3rd. Tickets for the Mexico City tour stop will be available for Crunchyroll presale from May 1st to May 2nd.

For all presales, use the code MWAMPoweredbyCrunchyroll. More information can be found here.

Crunchyroll's Ani-May Celebration Goes Global with Exclusive Anime Merchandise and Deals

Crunchyroll's Ani-May Celebration, which began as a U.S.-based retail collaboration in 2016, has now expanded globally. Over a dozen regional and international retail chains will participate, offering exclusive anime merchandise, sales, and promotions throughout May.

Starting May 1st, fans worldwide can visit their favorite retail chains to find new home video and merchandise releases for major franchises like Jujutsu Kaisen, Tokyo Ghoul, Chainsaw Man, Solo Leveling, Haikyu!!, Spy x Family, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and Kaiju No. 8.

Participating retailers include Hot Topic, Barnes & Noble, Riachuelo, Gameplanet, Grupo Control, Falabella, Games Academy/Funside, Cultura, Thalia, MediaSaturn, GameStop, Mueller, Hugendubel, XS Toys, and the Crunchyroll Store.

The Crunchyroll Store will spotlight different franchises each week:

• Chainsaw Man (May 1-7)

• Kaiju No. 8 and Solo Leveling (May 8-21)

• Dragon Ball Super (May 22-28)

• Jujutsu Kaisen (May 29th)

For non-subscribers, Crunchyroll adds 20 new anime series to its free-to-watch collection on May 1st, including Solo Leveling, Dr. Stone, Soul Eater, Rent-a-Girlfriend!, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Chainsaw Man, and Vinland Saga. Read more about the promotion here.

The Quintessential Quintuplets Manga Get New Anime

Get ready for more quintuple trouble as The Quintessential Quintuplets manga franchise returns with an all-new anime series, The Quintessential Quintuplets*. Created by Negi Haruba, this new installment ventures beyond the original story, following the quintuplets on an exciting honeymoon adventure.

After captivating audiences with two successful seasons of the TV anime and a thrilling feature film that concluded the main storyline, The Quintessential Quintuplets* dives deeper into the lives of its beloved characters. With a narrative crafted by the original creator, fans can expect fresh twists and heartwarming moments that continue showcasing the Nakano sisters' charm.

While specific details about the format, production staff, and release date are still under wraps, anticipation is high for what promises to be another captivating chapter in this beloved series. In the meantime, fans can revisit the earlier seasons and movies on Crunchyroll, immersing themselves again in the delightful rom-com antics of Uesugi Fuutarou and the Nakano quintuplets. Watch a trailer here.

Reebok Joins Forces with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure for Exclusive Sneaker Collab

Get ready to step into the world of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure with the latest apparel collaboration from Hirohiko Araki's iconic series. Teaming up with sneaker giant Reebok, the new collab introduces a striking pair of sneakers adorned with imagery from Stardust Crusaders.

The collaboration features Reebok's INSTAPUMP FURY 94, adorned with iconic "ORA ORA" katakana motifs throughout. Complete with a "To be continued" arrow on the heel pull, these sneakers are a must-have for any JoJo fan. Available for pre-order now from Premium Bandai, the sneakers will also be stocked at Reebok's online shop and stores across Japan. Learn more about the release here.

Did you know?

In Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Dio's Hermit Purple-esque Stand is revealed to be Jonathan's body's Stand.

Dio's Stand, resembling Hermit Purple, is unveiled to have originated from Jonathan Joestar's body. This unique occurrence is the sole instance in the franchise where two distinct characters wield the same Stand.

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