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Final Trailer For Netflix Anime Film Bubble Previews Opening Theme

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  Netflix has released the final longform trailer for the forthcoming original anime feature film Bubble . The film's theme song "Bubble Featuring Uta" by Eve is previewed in the trailer along with additional footage. The ending theme performer has also been confirmed to be Japanese TikTok singing sensation Riria , who will perform the film's ending theme "See you again" and provide the voice for the secondary protagonist character, Uta.   Riria   The film will be released by Netflix worldwide on April 28th, while the film will receive a theatrical release courtesy of Warner Bros. Japan on May 13th, with a simultaneous launch on Netflix Japan the same day. Additionaly, Comic Natalie has confirmed a clear file bonus for theatrical screening attendees who pre-purchase tickets and a new theatrical poster, embedded below:.   the main trailer for Bubble is here! just LOOK at that animation! ¡El tráiler de Burbujas ya está aquí, y la anim...

Ukraine invasion: 'There are no dollars - I don't know what to do!'

Russians are starting to feel the effect of sanctions aimed at punishing the country for invading Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nphwtCQ

See How Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster Updates Iconic Opera Scene

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  Now that Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster is out in the wild, longtime fans and newcomers alike can enjoy the updated presentation, which includes a few altered scenes. One of the big changes involves the famous "Maria and Draco" opera scene, which now includes the addition of real vocals.    Original composer Nobuo Uematsu recently commented on the change, saying "it would be nice if we could actually put vocals in there." Not only did Square Enix follow through with his request, they actually ended up adding opera vocals in Korean, Spanish, German and Italian on top of the English version.    You can see samples in English and Italian below.    To celebrate the launch of Final Fantasy VI pixel remaster on Steam and Mobile, we have a special showing tonight: please enjoy this preview screening of the iconic "Maria and Draco" opera. Get your tickets now: https://t.co/anV0H1WolO pic.twitter.com/JbyCV3CLJ9 — FINAL FANTASY (@FinalFantasy)...

Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at GDC

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  This year's Game Developers Conference will be held March 21-25 in San Francisco, CA, and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii is set to receive top honors. The official GDC website announced that Horii—who created the influential RPG series that first launched on Famicom back in 1986—will be getting the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the industry.   GDC also announced the recipient of the Ambassador Award , which goes to Steven Spohn , Senior Director of Development of the AbleGamers charity. Spohn is receiving the award for his years of work advocating for accessibility in video games in his position at the charity, as well as in his work as a streamer and award-winning author.    Members of the Game Developers Choice Special Awards Jury—which is responsible for choosing the recipients of both honors—include game industry veterans Chandana Ekanayake, Greg Kasavin, Dana Nightingale, Siobhan Reddy and Kiki Wolfkill, based on suggestions fr...

FIG identifies Dipa Karmakar as “suspended” gymnast, national body has no clue about reason

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Yen Press Announces Short And Sweet Slate Of Acquisitions

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Following up and not to be outdone, Yen Press had its own short slate of acquisition announcements on Friday. Without further ado, the list, as posted on its Twitter account:   NEW MANGA ANNOUNCEMENT: Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (manga omnibus) Josee has been in a wheelchair since she was a child and has lived her life through her imagination. When she meets Tsuneo, the two soon grow closer than expected. Coming August 2022! pic.twitter.com/S3diskcnu9 — Yen Press (@yenpress) February 25, 2022   NEW MANGA ANNOUNCEMENT: Gahi-chan! When a manga artist finds a cute girl who looks like his heroine on his doorstep, it seems like a dream! But this girl is actually be a gahi, a yokai who can only appear human by transforming artwork into...human skin?! Coming August 2022! pic.twitter.com/d6YZnwNUk2 — Yen Press (@yenpress) February 25, 2022   NEW MANGA ANNOUNCEMENT: Unnamed Memory (manga) Oscar is a prince cursed to never sire an heir. He seeks out Ti...

Seven Seas Changes Up Twitter Announcements And Announces Spriggan Acquisition

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  On Friday, Seven Seas moved up its typical Wednesday license announcements on Twitter to announce that the publisher will release Spriggan in a new omnibus edition with the goal of releasing the complete series.   Brand-new license announcement! SPRIGGAN by Hiroshi Takashige & Ryoji Minagawa, the complete manga series in North America for the first time in deluxe omnibuses. This classic action franchise is soon to be a Netflix anime series! https://t.co/DtyxtN3CdV pic.twitter.com/VVE8fraXQp — Seven Seas (@gomanga) February 25, 2022   Viz Media, in its previous Viz Communications guise first attempted to release Spriggan in fits and starts in the 1990s and early 2000s under the name STRIKER. The rest of Seven Seas' latest acquisition slate follows below:   Brand-new license announcement! KIJIN GENTŌSHŌ light novel and manga series by Motoo Nakanishi and Yu Satomi. In this time-spanning fantasy epic of humans and demons, a warrior in...

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international football

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Ukraine conflict: Putin's war prompts dramatic German U-turn

Germany's new chancellor announces a massive increase in military spending as anti-war crowds gather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vHoKudh

Landless farmer’s daughter Abha Khatua meets Asian Games qualifying norms

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Ukraine conflict: Refugee's tearful description of why she fled

Zhanna Gavrilenko spoke to the BBC's Mark Lowen near the Ukrainian-Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5xIWEAi

Ganesh Satish revels in double ton

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Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IDnEmNS

Tragedy unfolds again, after baby girl, Solanki loses his father, plays Ranji game

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India steamroll Sri Lanka to seal series

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Ukraine conflict: The women making Molotov cocktails to defend their city

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford visits Dnipro, where women are making Molotov cocktails to defend the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sTkg23z

Playable Demo for Mecha Action Game Relayer Goes Live Worldwide

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  Last week we posted about a demo for mecha action game Relayer being planned for February 25, with save data to be transferrable to the full game when it launches on March 24. Kadokawa Games released the Japanese demo as planned yesterday, and now everyone else can try it thanks to the February 26 launch of the demo around the world.   The demo goes up to episode 7, and those who want to carry on beyond that can continue once they pick up the full game. There are also 12 stages of Battle Simulator and a level cap of 30, as well as shop and ship menu access and other features.    A new trailer was released to celebrate the demo's arrival in Japan:     Next up for the game after it launches is both free and paid DLC, starting with free modification systems implementation and paid Spin-Off Stories DLC this April.    Via Gematsu     ------- Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine . You can read h...

Chelsea owner Abramovich hands over ‘stewardship’ of club

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Swift payments crackdown on Russia edges closer

Germany, the main opponent of excluding Russia from the Swift banking system, now says it favours curbs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OyrXMAg

Earth Defense Force 6 Trailer Catches Up with Sushi Chef in Heaven

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  The Earth Defense Force series has always been over the top and ridiculous, and the latest trailer for the sixth mainline entry proves that not much has changed. In addition to showing off some more of the explosive bug-blasting gameplay we've come to expect from these games, the latest peek at Earth Defense Force 6 centers on a sushi chef in heaven, so check out what D3 Publisher has in store below.      Earth Defense Force 6 hits PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in Japan sometime this year.    Via Gematsu     ------- Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine . You can read his comics at subhumanzoids . Follow him on Twitter @Moldilox .   from Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll! https://ift.tt/W3YkRgu

Mr. Osomatsu Live-Action Film Will Cross Over with the Anime

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  Mr. Osomatsu  is getting its own live-action film next month, starring members of idol group  Snow Man . It looks like being portrayed by a boy band isn't enough for the Matsuno boys: they're going to be peeking in on the upcoming movie themselves!   A new video on the  Toho YouTube channel , hosted by Iyami ( Kenichi Suzumura ), announced the crossover. It appears the anime characters will be introducing their live-action counterparts in the film's introduction, with each being voiced by their original voice actor from the anime. They've also gotten a makeover for the occasion, redrawn in their movie attire.   Check out the five-minute video for set footage, scenes from the movie, and to see how the new character designs match up to their film versions:     The video also shows off a gift for fans: a sticker sheet featuring the members of Snow Man in costume:     The live-action Mr. Osomatsu  film opens in Japanese ...

Ukraine conflict: Gunshots heard at Kyiv train station as crowds flee

Crowds of people are gathering at Kyiv station to try and board trains as Russian troops advance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KkbWLRm

Eurovision: Russia banned from competing at 2022 Song Contest

The organisers said the inclusion of Russia could bring the competition into disrepute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4uXKJWm

BCCI committee to probe journalist’s threat to Wriddhiman Saha

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Ukraine conflict: President Zelensky vows to defend independence

The president filmed himself surrounded by his advisers on the streets of Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qNpxnUl

Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier

The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ma4qWpn

LET IT RIP! Live-Action Beyblade Movie in the Works with Jerry Bruckheimer Producing 

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  Blockbuster film producer Jerry Bruckheimer is getting ready to throw down in the arena of Beyblade with the announcement of a live-action film adaptation at Paramount. While the plot details are currently under wraps, the adaptation of Takara Tomy's top-rippin' toy line currently has Neil Widener and Gavin James on the script.    Takara first kicked off the original toy line in Japan back in 1999, letting players compete against one another in spinning top battles. With the help of a BeyLauncher, each Beyblade of varying power levels—and sharpness… seriously, don't step on 'em—can be fired off into the Beystadium. One will emerge victorious while their opponents burst into a handful of sad plastic chunks. Defeat is never acceptable. Rip is life.    We'll have to stay tuned for more details on this one. In the meantime, better start training, kid.   Source: Deadline       ------- Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at ...

Ukraine crisis and Africa: The effects on oil, students and bread

The war in Ukraine could threaten the economies and the stability of some African states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZFqV3TD

Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master Adds Songs from Studio Ghibli Films

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  Bandai Namco Entertainment announced some fresh DLC for Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master , which is currently available in the Americas for Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC. The latest songs hail from the films of Studio Ghibli , including tracks from My Neighbor Totoro , Kiki's Delivery Service , and Howl's Moving Castle .   There's also a Game Music Pack that features songs from Bandai Namco titles like Tekken 7 , God Eater , Ace Combat X2 Joint Assault , R4 -Ridge Racer Type4- , and SoulCalibur II .    Those who want to add these to their library will be able to do so starting today in a few different ways, including the Beat Pass Vol. 1 season pass and themed packs like those listed below.   Here's the full lineup of DLC songs for each set:   DLC 1 Studio Ghibli Pack My Neighbor Totoro - Ending Theme Song (From "My Neighbor Totoro") A Town with an Ocean View (From "Kiki's Delivery Service") Merry-Go-Round of Life (From "Ho...

Djokovic to be replaced at No 1 by Medvedev after Dubai loss

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WATCH: How Russia's invasion of Ukraine started

Russia launches a full-scale attack on Ukraine - after previously saying it wouldn't. Here's how it unfolded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4yCYfhD

TV Anime Adaptation Announced for Grisaia: Phantom Trigger

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  The official social media account for the Grisaia visual novel and franchise has announced that a TV anime adaptation of the Phantom Trigger visual novel and feature film sequels is in production. The account has posted a celebratory illustration and has also confirmed in a follow-up tweet that the anime will be produced by Bibury Animation, the studio currently known for the forthcoming  Black Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall  anime. The TV series follows the 2019 and 2020 feature films also produced by Bibury Animation.   #グリザイアPT TVアニメ化決定‼️‼️ 皆さま大変お待たせしました…劇場上映してきた『グリザイア:ファントムトリガー THE ANIMATION』シリーズが、ついに…ついにTVアニメになります 本日は描き下ろしのクリス&タイガ、ムラサキ、ユーキのビジュアルを初解禁 続報をお楽しみに pic.twitter.com/Von9q9nMcE — グリザイア公式GPT8巻2月25日発売! (@grisaia_fw) February 24, 2022   from Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll! https://ift.tt/H2IlBSG

Mayank Agarwal set to captain Punjab Kings in IPL 2022

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Ukraine-Russia crisis: The soldiers on the front line

BBC International correspondent Orla Guerin met Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russian-backed separatists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/muigAFb

MAGES. Hints at English Release for Chaos;Head Noah / Chaos;Child Double Pack

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  While no formal announcement has been made yet, it sounds like MAGES. is cooking up some news about an English release for Chaos;Head Noah / Chaos;Child Double Pack . The collection made its way to Nintendo Switch in Japan today, and the official Science Adventure Twitter account told fans to "please wait for further information about the English version."   This would mark the English debut for Chaos;Head Noah . For now, we'll have to wait and see what MAGES. has in store for players outside of Japan.    Please wait for further information about the English version. #カオヘ #カオチャ #カオヘカオチャダブルパック pic.twitter.com/goOsBJGSP0 — 科学ADV公式 (@kagakuadv) February 23, 2022   Chaos;Child is currently available on Steam, which describes it like so:   It's been six years since a massive earthquake leveled the city of Shibuya. Now, in October 2015, while researching a number of recent murders, Takuru Miyashiro realizes a horrible truth. These murders are...

Haryana’s new No. 3 Yashu Sharma keen to make up for lost time

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Ranji Trophy: Punjab seamer Baltej realising teenage potential

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Princess Connect! Re: Dive’s New Character Ayumi is Watching...

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  Heyas, Knights! Is everyone enjoying solving the mysteries of Landosol in the Case of the Woeful Stalker? We’re so thankful that we’ve gotten to work with a master detective providing the brain, and a powerful wolf to provide the brawn. Anyway, we’ve got a slew of news to share with everyone. Let’s make like a goose and take a gander at all the brand new updates coming soon to Astraea!   …Did we miss someone?    After over a year of hiding in the shadows, get ready to cast your gaze on the mythical elf herself - Ayumi! She’s been a critical part of the aforementioned current story event going on, so now’s the perfect time to introduce her to the main game by giving them their very own Focus Gacha. Unlike most other characters we’ve seen recently, Ayumi is a 1★ character, but don’t overlook her toolkit - you’ll want to take stalk in her abilities to confuse, blind, stun, and otherwise debuff any enemies on the battlefield, and she can become a powerful force t...

HIDIVE Announces Lupin The Third Part 5 TV Series + OVA English Dub Streaming Premiere

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  Streaming service HiDive has announced the forthcoming streaming debut of the English dub for the 2018  Lupin The Third Part 5 TV series and companion OVA. Both will premiere next Tuesday, March 1st on the service across the US and Latin America. The series was previously simulcast on Crunchyroll in 2018 and also received a TV broadcast on Adult Swim's Toonami block in 2019. Sentai Filmworks describes the series:   “A legendary thief deserves a legendary heist, and Lupin has set his sights on his biggest bounty yet — but when a game called “Arrest Lupin III” goes viral on social media, things get a whole lot harder for the world’s most wanted thief!”   SOURCE: HiDive   from Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll! https://ift.tt/7tEegjJ

Kenyan food prices: Why have they gone up so much?

As Kenyans take to social media to lament rising costs, we look at what is behind the rising cost of living. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yS5ihpX

Hayao Miyazaki's 1983 Manga Shuna's Journey to Be Released in English

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Nearly 40 years after its initial publication, a formative graphic novel by Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki is finally making its way over in English. First Second Books announced plans to release 1983's Shuna's Journey , featuring a translation by Alex Dudok de Wit.    Shuna's Journey contains hints of later works by Miyazaki like Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Princess Mononoke . The English version is due out on November 1 , so Miyazaki fans can mark their calendars and look forward to checking out some more of his trademark watercolor style.          Source: Associated Press     ------- Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine . You can read his comics at subhumanzoids . Follow him on Twitter @Moldilox . from Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll! https://ift.tt/mEKJbW1

Deforestation threat to Amazon indigenous areas if protected status changed - report

It is illegal to mine these areas of the rainforest but the government wants to change the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OgiwYu8

Android 21 (Lab Coat) Joins Dragon Ball FighterZ on February 24

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  If you weren't too distracted by the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero anime film news over the weekend, you may have caught a nice update for Dragon Ball FighterZ . The next DLC character has been dated, and Android 21 (Lab Coat) is officially ready to throw down starting on February 24 .   Check out a new trailer while we wait.     Dragon Ball FighterZ is currently available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.     ------- Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine . You can read his comics at subhumanzoids . Follow him on Twitter @Moldilox . from Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll! https://ift.tt/HxP5ulO

Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions

The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qH8pVAg

Case Closed Spinoff Zero's Tea Time Gets Animated in April

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  Back in October,  it was announced  that a pair of  Case Closed   spinoff manga —  Zero's Tea Time  and  The Culprit Hanazawa  — would be getting anime adaptations. Today, we've got more info for the former, including a sweet new key visual, opening and ending theme artists, an official website and Twitter account, and a check-in from the voice of the triple-agent himself.   Based on the manga by  Takahiro Arai  and overseen by original series creator  Goshi Aoyama ,  Zero's Tea Time  follows the title character though his multifaceted life. We'll see Zero (a.k.a. Rei Furuya, a.k.a. Tōru Amuro, a.k.a. Bourbon) in his many roles — Café Poirot waiter and private detective, NPA officer, and Black Organization operative.   Check out the new key visual, representing his many faces:     Tōru Furuya will continue to voice the triple agent (whose aliases are a hat tip both to the voice actor h...

State of Wriddhiness: How Saha’s image turned overnight

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Annie Marks Her Return in Attack on Titan Final Season Episode 82's Art

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  As  Attack on Titan Final Season  Part 2 welcomed back Annie into the fold and looked into her past, this week's illustration and key animation frame from the hit series focused solely on the titan shifter. The illustration, which was drawn by animation director  Mikine Kuwabara , features a contemplative Annie, while the key animation served up by MAPPA features a young, sad Annie.       TVアニメ「進撃の巨人」The Final Season第23話(第82話)「夕焼け」をご視聴いただいた皆様、ありがとうございました! 来週の放送をお楽しみに! Illustration:桑原 幹根(作画監督) #shingeki pic.twitter.com/a9qKaworG2 — アニメ「進撃の巨人」公式アカウント (@anime_shingeki) February 20, 2022         【放送情報】 TVアニメ『進撃の巨人』The Final Season Part 2 第82話「夕焼け」ご視聴ありがとうございました! 幼少期のアニ・レオンハートの原画を公開。 次回、第83話「矜持」 どうぞお楽しみに! #shingeki #MAPPA pic.twitter.com/Hj6e3FWb3C — MAPPA (@MAPPA_Info) February 20, 2022     Attack on Titan Final Season   Part 2  airs weekly right here on Crunchyroll e...