In this video we bring you the most interesting news from the world of anime and Japan. The official account of Yagate Kimi ni Naru has announced that there will be a major reveal on September 27. We also remember how in March 2015, the High School DxD BorN team surprised the anime industry with a bold advertising campaign. Also, in an unexpected change in Japanese politics, Shigeru Ishiba has been elected as the new prime minister, and his peculiar relationship with otaku culture has caught the attention of many. To close, we explore the growing presence of artificial intelligence in the creation of anime openings, which has already generated a great deal of debate in Japanese forums.
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00:00official Twitter account for the anime adaptation of Yagikimi no Ainaru,
00:03it was reported that the franchise will have an important announcement next September 27th
00:08at 12 o'clock noon, Japan time. Although no further details were revealed in this regard,
00:13it is important to note that this announcement will come as part of the 5th anniversary of
00:17the conclusion of the original manga, completed in September 2019.
00:21Following the broadcast of the final episode, it was announced that the anime adaptation of Senpai
00:26is an Otakunoko will have a sequel in the form of a feature film that will continue the story
00:31scene in the series. The release lists the premiere as scheduled for February 14,
00:362025 in theaters in Japan, while the production team remains unchanged.
00:40The Overlord franchise continues to prove its popularity with the recent release of its movie
00:45Overlord, The Sacred Kingdom Conquering Japanese Theaters. Following its official release on
00:50September 20, the Madhouse production racked up 318 million yen in revenue with an impressive
00:56198,000 viewers in just 3 days. This success was further boosted by the IMAX screenings that began
01:02on September 13, bringing the total figures to 457 million yen and an audience of 270,000 so far.
01:10Announced the production of a 4th season and a 2nd movie for the anime adaptation of Tensei
01:15Shoteru Slime Dattekin, although no details are mentioned, it is likely that the aforementioned
01:20movie will return to be completely original content, as was the case with Tensei Shoteru
01:25Slime Dattekin movie Scarlet Bond in 2022. On the official site for the anime adaptation of the
01:31video game project Sekai, Colorful Stage, Feat Hatsune Miku, which will be titled Colorful Stage,
01:36the movie Amiku Who Can't Sing, a new promotional video was revealed. The press release listed that
01:42the movie is scheduled for release on January 17 in Japanese theaters and that there will also be
01:48a global release with more details to be announced soon. The official website of the anime, inspired
01:53by the manga The Dangers in My Heart, announced Sunday that a film adaptation of the series has
01:58been approved for production. Production details as well as a release date for the film will be
02:02announced soon. During a special broadcast on the official YouTube channel for NBC Universal,
02:08it was announced that the anime adaptation of Grand Blue already has a second season in
02:12production. The premiere date will be announced soon. The new season begins when Iori returns to
02:17Aizu after completing her diving training in Okinawa and receives a letter from her younger
02:21sister, Shirori. Through the official website for the anime adaptation of Wistoria, Wand and Sword,
02:27it was announced that the series will have a second season. Production details as well as
02:31the premiere date for the sequel will be announced soon. During the special anniversary event,
02:36the production of a second season for the anime adaptation of So So No Friarin was announced. The
02:42release did not list a scheduled premiere date but, to the surprise of many, confirmed that
02:46Madhouse Studios will continue to be in charge of the production. In a recent interview, Hideo
02:51Kojima, the legendary director behind the popular video game Death Stranding, hinted at the
02:56possibility that his creation could expand into the world of anime. Kojima mentioned that his
03:00current goal is to strengthen the intellectual properties he has developed as an independent
03:05studio and that to do so he plans to explore new forms of media beyond video games, including
03:10movies, anime, and TV series. A press release informed that the manga titled The Mononoke
03:16Lecture Logs of Shizuji Sensei, He Just Solves All the Mysteries, will have an anime adaptation
03:21that will premiere sometime in 2025 in Japan. The release also included production details.
03:26In March 2015, the anime industry was in full swing with the promotion of series to be released
03:32in the spring season. In the midst of fierce competition for the public's attention,
03:36the team behind High School DxD Born surprised everyone with a peculiar and daring advertising
03:42strategy, a huge 3D advertisement featuring the physical attributes of Ria Scrimmery. The lower
03:47part of the ad shows how his bust physically protrudes from the poster, reaching such a large
03:52dimension that, according to descriptions at the time, several people could fit in its volume.
03:56Although this event happened almost a decade ago, a popular YouTuber recently revived it,
04:01making it viral again and reminding everyone of the extravagant way in which this season of the
04:06famous franchise was promoted. In recent days, a fast food business in Mexico has caused a stir
04:11on social networks, going viral among fans of the mobile video game goddess of victory, Nick.
04:16The establishment, called Olozdoro, is inspired by Dorothy, one of the most popular characters
04:22in the game. The images of the establishment, located in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, show its eye-catching
04:27sign with the name of the business accompanied by a chibi image of Dorothy, which has captured
04:32the attention of the gaming community, especially in Latin America. Microsoft has recently piqued
04:37the interest of anime fans by sharing an illustration of Windows 11 Tan, an anthropomorphized
04:43version of its Windows 11 operating system. This personification, which resembles an adorable anime
04:48girl, has caught the attention of many fans, reviving the operating system waifu's phenomenon
04:54that was so popular in otaku circles years ago. In an unexpected twist in Japanese politics,
04:59Shigeru Ishiba has been elected as Japan's new prime minister, a figure who is not only recognized
05:05for his career in politics, but also for a curious moment that has linked him to otaku culture.
05:10During a campaign a few years ago, Ishiba gained notoriety by dressing up as Majin Buu,
05:16the iconic Dragon Ball Z villain, to give a public speech, which earned him the attention
05:20and appreciation of anime fans across the country. Now, he assumes the highest office
05:25in the Japanese government. Author Kenji Inoue surprised his fans by announcing through his
05:30official Twitter account that there will be no sequel to his popular series Baka and Test.
05:34Summon the Beasts, in his message, Inoue made it clear, by the way, I'm saying it once and for all,
05:40there will be no sequel to Baka and Test. The sequel to Grand Blue is a miracle. This message
05:45was shared shortly after the announcement of the production of a second season for the anime
05:49adaptation of Grand Blue, another of Inoue's outstanding works, which has also gained a large
05:54fan base. Baka and Test, Summon the Beasts, published between January 2007 and March 2015,
06:01follows the life of Akihisa Yoshii, a student at Fumizuki Academy, where students are divided
06:06into classes based on their scores on entrance exams. The concept of a virtual romantic partner
06:12has been around for several years. In 1994, Ken Okamatsu explored this idea in his A.I.
06:17Love You series, right at the height of the PC boom. Years later, in 2018, Japanese adult gaming
06:24brand Illusion launched VR Kunojo, a virtual reality bridal simulator. Although Illusion
06:29shut down its operations last year, part of the team that worked on VR Kunojo came back together
06:34to create a new company called Illumination, no relation to the U.S. Animation Studio. This
06:39company now promises to evolve the VR Kunojo concept for the new generation of VR with a game
06:44under a slightly modified name, VR Kunojo. On June 27, Illumination's official Twitter account
06:50announced the new game, which will be available on the SteamVR platform and is planned for winter
06:552024. In the game, players will once again date a girl named Sakura Yui. Since the initial
07:00announcement, not many additional details about the game or its exact release date have been
07:04revealed, but on August 29, the company revealed that it would launch a crowdfunding campaign on
07:10the Campfire platform starting September 2. In the Japanese forums, an anime opening completely
07:15created by artificial intelligence has begun to circulate, which has sparked an intense debate
07:20among users. According to the author's description, the entire process, from animation to lyrics and
07:26melody, was generated by AI. The creator wrote, this is the uncredited opening of a fictional
07:31anime created by AI called Fubuge no Rans. The lyrics and music were completely commissioned to AI.
07:45The world of music and anime has received sad news. Sayuri, Japanese singer, musician and composer,
07:52passed away on September 20 at the age of 28. The news was confirmed through an official statement
07:57by her husband, Amarashi, who informed that the funeral was held in private, only with the presence
08:02of family and friends, respecting the family's wishes. Sayuri, known for her unique and profound
08:07style, was one of the most representative artists in the anime world, especially for her participation
08:13in the theme songs of popular series such as Boku no Hero Academia, Golden Kamuy and Lycoris Recoil.
08:19With her powerful voice and lyrics that evoked intense emotions, Sayuri captured the attention
08:24of thousands of fans around the world. That's all for today. Which of these news stories surprised
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