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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Movies Announced

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Movies Announced

Demon Slayer, Kaiju No.8, Jobless Reincarnation, Wind Breaker, Black Clover and much more to discuss this week.

Kohai
July 01, 2024

✨ DID YOU KNOW ✨

Did you know that Samuel L. Jackson has produced and voiced the main character in an anime?

The anime is called Afro Samurai, a five-episode miniseries animated by Gonzo Studio. It follows Afro Samurai seeking revenge after his father is killed and his Number One headband is taken.

And this happened in 2007 when anime was far from mainstream !!

Hey everyone 🖐

With the Spring season behind us and Summer just around the corner, there's a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks.

Several fan-favourite series that just ended, like Demon Slayer, Kaiju No. 8, and Jobless Reincarnation, have already confirmed sequels.

Meanwhile, some, like Girls Band Cry and Konosuba, didn't make the cut.

In this week’s Rundown:

Spring Anime Sequels Announced
Demon Slayer Movie Trilogy
Black Clover manga returns
Look Back Opens #1
Dandadan New Trailer
RANMA ½ Anime Remake
Aniplex New Anime
My Hero Academia anime on break
Featured: Favourite Yuri Anime in Japan

🌸 All Spring Anime with Confirmed Sequels

With the Spring season ending, many anime have confirmed their next sequel projects. Here is a quick rundown of the announced sequels and key details:

Kaiju No. 8: Sequel announced, format and release TBA, Studio IG Productions
Jobless Reincarnation Season 3: Release TBA, Studio Bind
. Go Go Loser Ranger Season 2: Releasing in 2025, Yostar Pictures
The Irregular at Magic High School: Yotsuba Succession Arc: Film adaptation announced, release TBA
Wind Breaker Season 2: Announced for 2025, Studio CloverWorks
Unnamed Memory Season 2: January 2025
TSUKIMICHI -Moonlight Fantasy- Season 3: In production
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season 2: Fall 2024

🎬 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Anime Trilogy Announced

Right after the Epic Finale of the Hashira training arc, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" and Ufotable confirmed the production of a three-part movie adaptation of the Infinity Castle arc.

While the release timeline is still unknown, fans are excited to see their favourite characters battle it out in Muzan's Infinity Castle.

📖 Black Clover Manga Returns with 2 New Chapters

Asta | Black Clover

Black Clover by Yuki Tabata is finally returning, with not one but two brand new chapters - of which one will be 23 pages long and the other 25 pages

They will debut in the upcoming Jump GIGA 2024 SUMMER issue scheduled for release on August 8, 2024, and will also include a lead colour page for the series.

🏆 Look Back Takes the Top Spot, Earns Kojima's Praise!

The anime film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Look Back" had a strong box office debut, opening at #1 with $436k in limited screenings across just 112 theatres.

“Look Back” is one of the most remarkable anime of the past decade. I’ve written commentary for it. The original work was amazing, too.
“I was shaken to my core! The tenderness, the kindness, the strength! Such rich expressions and sensitivity, surpassing even a live-action… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN)
5:12 AM • Jun 30, 2024

The movie has also earned praise from renowned game developer Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Death Stranding), who took to Twitter to express his appreciation for the film.

🎥 Dandadan Unveils New Trailer and Key Visual!

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of "Dandadan" has unveiled a brand new trailer and key visual, offering a glimpse of the series' high-octane battles.

Animated by Science Saru, Dandadan is set to premiere in October 2024 on Netflix and Crunchyroll.

💘 Romantic Comedy Hit "I'm Getting Married To A Girl I Hate In My Class" Gets Anime Adaptation

A new romantic comedy anime adaptation of the light novel "I'm Getting Married To A Girl I Hate In My Class" has been greenlit by Aniplex, though details on its release and studio are yet to be announced.

🧩 Aniplex Hints at New Anime Project!

Aniplex, the anime production company known for producing hits like Demon Slayer, Sword Art Online and the Fate series, is teasing a brand new anime announcement set for July 3rd, 2024, at 12 PM JST.

Based on the teaser showing 4 puzzle pieces, it is speculated that this could be an adaptation of Hirakawa Aya's romcom manga "The Mikadono Sisters Are Surprisingly Easy to Deal With".

⏸️ My Hero Academia Takes a Short Break, Manga Nears its End!

The My Hero Academia anime will be taking a break this week but will resume with Part 2 of Season 7 on July 13, 2024, featuring brand new opening and ending songs.

It was also recently announced that the My Hero Academia manga will reach its conclusion within the next four chapters.

🔄 Ranma ½ Remake Anime Announced

Following the recent conclusion of the Urusei Yatsura remake, another legendary Rumiko Takahashi classic, Ranma ½, is getting the same treatment.

Details are still scarce, including whether David Production will handle this adaptation or if a new studio will be brought in. More details will be revealed on July 17th, 2024.