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

• English Dub for My Hero Academia Season 7 Drops

• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Launches First-Ever Tech Accessory Collection with CASETiFY

• Ace of Diamond Act II Anime Announces Sequel

• Crunchyroll Announces Worldwide Release Date and New Footage for Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction

• Naruto and Crocs Announce Release Date for New Four-Character Summer Collection

• Official Zoro Prequel Trailer Released for One Piece

• Studio Eclypse Unveils Debut Trailer for Berserk: The Black Swordsman

English Dub for My Hero Academia Season 7 Drops

Dub fans rejoice! The English dub for the seventh season of the My Hero Academia anime dropped over the weekend on May 18th. The new season has aired three episodes thus far, and only the first episode is available in dub. You can read more about the new cast members here.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Launches First-Ever Tech Accessory Collection with CASETiFY

CASETiFY, the renowned tech accessory retailer, has partnered with the franchise JoJo's Bizarre Adventure for its first-ever tech accessory collection. The Stardust Crusaders-inspired collection offers a variety of products, such as phone cases and charging stands. According to the May 21st, 2024 press release, the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders x CASETiFY collection features over a dozen new accessories for phones, laptops, tablets, and more. Prices range from $38 to $112, and digital enthusiasts and fans should sign up for priority access on the CASETiFY website before the official launch on May 29th.

The collection is a treasure trove for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure fans, offering a wide range of items. From the Hermit Purple Thorns AirPods Max Case to the Jojo Motif Golden Chain Phone Charm, there's something for everyone. Plus, there are several more CASETiFY cases, character-themed cases featuring Jotaro and Dio, and accessories for AirPods, Galaxy Buds, MacBooks, iPads, and power banks. This collection truly allows fans to immerse themselves in the world of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. You can see the entire collection and join the waitlist here.

Ace of Diamond Act II Anime Announces Sequel

The Ace of Diamond anime, based on Yuji Terajima's baseball manga, originally debuted in 2013. Following the successful launch of the first and second seasons, Ace of Diamond Act II was broadcast from 2019 to 2020. However, it is now officially announced that the show will receive a new sequel edition.

Although little is known about the new series, the original creator, Yuji Terajima, posted a unique illustration on the series' social media to commemorate its impending debut. If you're unfamiliar with the series, Crunchyroll airs the whole Ace of Diamond series, and here's what the streaming platform's first episode of Ace of Diamond Act II has to offer in terms of plot: "Seido baseball club is invited to the spring invitational in Koshien Stadium, the famous stage. Sawamura gets to stand on the mound at last! Shin stands for Seido and the national softball championships champions from last summer, Komadai Fujimaki, and their unstoppable ace, Masamune Hongo. Can Seido beat Komadai? Another game of Youth Baseball will get underway!" You can watch the original series here.

Crunchyroll Announces Worldwide Release Date and New Footage for Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction

Following its current theatrical release in Japan, Crunchyroll has announced that the anime adaptation of Inio Asano's manga DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION will start streaming this week! The series will be released in an episodic format, premiering on Crunchyroll today, with new episodes debuting weekly.

The story follows best friends Koyama Kadode and Nakagawa "Ontan" Oran as they continue their high school lives after the world faces the sudden appearance of a mysterious alien mothership. As they grow up, they encounter existential questions and the complexities of adulthood, realizing that the actual threat may not come from above. You can watch a trailer here.

Naruto and Crocs Announce Release Date for New Four-Character Summer Collection

Following their debut collaboration in February, Naruto: Shippuden and Crocs are teaming up again to release Classic Clogs for four additional characters from the anime series.

Jiraiya, Sasuke, Itachi, and Minato each receive their own version of the Classic Clog, designed to reflect their unique looks and abilities. Unlike the previous editions for Naruto and Kakashi, which featured padded heel straps and pockets, these new clogs maintain the traditional Classic Clogs construction.

Each pair of the Classic Clogs features the Naruto: Shippuden logo on the insole.

The latest Naruto x Classic Clog series will be available starting June 6th through Crocs and select third-party retailers. Each pair is priced at $70. See more here.

Official Zoro Prequel Trailer Released for One Piece

It was announced in late April that Roronoa Zoro of the Straw Hat Pirates would receive a prequel focusing on his early history as a Pirate Hunter. The One Piece series has released a trailer for this upcoming spinoff.

The official One Piece magazine account uploaded the first promotional teaser for ZORO - Josho Sasakaze on X (formerly Twitter). X user @/pewpiece provided a trailer translation: "The resolute swordsman Roronoa Zoro, who aims to become the world's greatest swordsman, makes his mark in Shimotsuki Village. The reason Zoro decided to set sail is..."

This One Piece light novel takes place before Zoro's chance encounter with Monkey D. Luffy, which turned him from a Pirate Hunter into the trusty second-in-command of the Straw Hat Pirates. Watch the trailer here.

Studio Eclypse Unveils Debut Trailer for Berserk: The Black Swordsman

Berserk: The Black Swordsman, a highly anticipated fan anime project by Studio Eclypse, premiered its first main trailer worldwide on May 17th, 2024, to widespread acclaim. Studio Eclypse shared the world premiere of the trailer on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube, garnering an extremely positive reception. The action-packed and characteristically gory trailer is approximately three minutes long and prominently features the legendary swordsman Guts, with brief appearances by Casca, Puck, and Griffith.

The release of the Berserk: The Black Swordsman trailer follows months of teasers, starting with the first key art late last year and continuing with the most recent Guts key art earlier this month. The trailer showcases the character in his iconic cape and wielding a crossbow.

Berserk: The Black Swordsman emerged as a fan response to the lack of a faithful adaptation of the "Black Swordsman Arc," despite numerous opportunities. CBR's article, Berserk Deserves a New & Faithful Anime Adaptation, details the series' troubled history, noting how many adaptations following the original 1997 anime received mixed to poor reception. Studio Eclypse's creators have expressed their dedication to creating a proper 2D adaptation of these stories, starting from the beginning, and emphasized that this fan-made project is undertaken with the utmost respect for the late Kentaro Miura, Studio Gaga, and Hakusensha.

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