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

• Attack on Titan: The Musical Premieres in New York This October

• Hulu Premieres English Dub of Ishura Anime

• MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES Anime Announces New Sequel

• Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Anime Premieres on July 7th

• Hulu Announces Release Date for All 293 English-Dubbed Boruto Episodes

• Shonen Jump Confirms Sakamoto Days Anime Series with Debut Trailer and Release Window

• The Original Naruto Anime Returns with New Episodes After 17 Years

Attack on Titan: The Musical Premieres in New York This October

ATTACK on TITAN: The Musical, a new 2.5D live entertainment experience based on Hajime Isayama's popular manga, will be staged at New York City Center from October 11th to 13th. Manga, anime, and video game adaptations into stage productions in Japan are called 2.5D musicals.

The musical, directed by breakdance world champion Go Ueki, debuted in Osaka and Tokyo in January 2023. The upcoming New York City Center performances will be the musical's first international showing and will include the entire cast from Japan.

With a script by Masafumi Hata, music supervision by KEN THE 390, and lyrics by Kaori Miura, ATTACK on TITAN: The Musical is a unique blend of traditional musical theater and cutting-edge technology.

Performances of ATTACK on TITAN: The Musical will be in Japanese with English subtitles. Tickets are available through a Crunchyroll presale, which is now live from May 29th to June 2nd, using the code CRUNCHYROLLNY24. You can watch a trailer of the production here.

Hulu Premieres English Dub of Ishura Anime

The Ishura anime's official website and social media channel have unveiled two brand new visuals in anticipation of the anime's premiere on January 3rd, 2024. The series will air on Japanese TV and stream worldwide on Disney+ on the same day, except in the US, where it will be available on Hulu.

The newly released visuals showcase two distinct perspectives featuring the main cast: one from the countryside and another from the village, depicting the characters preparing for battle. Additionally, a pixel art visual has been released to mark the premiere date, portraying the characters in a video game style.

The Ishura anime is based on light novels written by Keiso, illustrated by Kureta, and published by ASCII Media Works under the Dengeki no Shin Bungei imprint. An English version of the series is available from Yen Press. You can read more about the release here.

MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES Anime Announces New Sequel

Mashle: Magic and Muscles is set to return with a new sequel entry! The anime concluded its second season earlier this year, gaining widespread popularity with one of the most viral opening themes of the year. The series ended during the Divine Visionary Arc, leaving much of Hajime Komoto's original manga yet to be adapted, sparking speculation about a continuation.

Fans' hopes have been answered as a new sequel project has been officially announced. While the announcement confirms that Mashle: Magic and Muscles will return, many details remain undisclosed. It still needs to be determined whether the new project will be a third season of the TV anime, an OVA special, or a potential feature film. No release window, date, or staff information has been revealed. However, fans can watch the announcement teaser for the sequel anime project here, which features footage from the first two seasons.

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Anime Premieres on July 7th

Kinnikuman, known in the United States as Ultimate Muscle, is making a comeback this summer with a new revival anime that picks up where the classic series left off. The new arc, titled Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original anime's release. This revival promises to plunge fans into a dynamic world brimming with familiar and new characters in action.

The Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc was previously announced for a July release as part of the Summer 2024 anime schedule. It's now confirmed that the anime will premiere on July 7th with Episode 0, a special recap of the original series. You can read more about the new series here.

Hulu Announces Release Date for All 293 English-Dubbed Boruto Episodes

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations will be available in English dubbed form on Hulu, a Disney-owned streaming service, starting June 1st, 2024. This major update means that all 293 episodes of the popular anime series will be accessible to Hulu subscribers!

Until now, Hulu only offered the first 35 episodes of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations in English dubbed. With this new release, Hulu will join Apple TV+ in providing the complete series in English dubbed format. Currently, Crunchyroll offers Boruto in English subbed, but only for North American viewers.

Shonen Jump Confirms Sakamoto Days Anime Series with Debut Trailer and Release Window

Shonen Jump's popular action/comedy manga series Sakamoto Days has officially been confirmed for an anime adaptation. The first trailer, teaser visual, and release window have been revealed along with the announcement.

The news was shared during the premiere of Jump Press on Shonen Jump's official YouTube channel. Sakamoto Days is set to be released in January 2025. Fans were treated to an action-packed first trailer and a thankful comment from the manga's creator, Yuto Suzuki.

Fans of Sakamoto Days have much to look forward to with this upcoming anime series. The manga ranks among the top 10 best-selling series of the decade and is well-known for its thrilling fight sequences and impressive artwork. Stay tuned for more updates on the Sakamoto Days anime adaptation!

The Original Naruto Anime Returns with New Episodes After 17 Years

Seventeen years after the original Naruto series concluded, the beloved anime is set to return following Naruto Shippuden and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. The news was revealed during a TV Tokyo Financial Results Q&A session with President Ichiro Ishikawa. In July 2023, the official Naruto X (formerly Twitter) account announced four new episodes for the series' 20th anniversary. Initially scheduled for September 2023, these episodes were delayed due to production issues.

Ishikawa confirmed that a new Naruto anime will air within the current fiscal year, ending March 31st, 2025. This new content celebrates the franchise's 20th anniversary and aims for global distribution. You can read more about the latest episodes here.

Meme of the Week

I guess the Naruto news pretty much confirms that we won’t get this anytime soon….

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