Manufacturer Shoei announced several upcoming limited-edition designs for its Z-8 motorcycle helmets line, with fans of iconic IPs like Hatsune Miku and Gundam in for a treat. Of the pair, the first models set to drop are the Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN helmets for the mobile suits RX-78-02, MS-06C-6 …
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Kagurabachi Launches 56-Chapter Poster Display in Tokyo, Manga Surpasses 2.2 Million Copies in Circulation
The manga series Kagurabachi by Takeru Hokazono has exceeded a total circulation of 2.2 million copies, including both print and digital editions. The milestone will be officially reached with the release of Volume 7 on May 2, according to an announcement by its publisher Shueisha. The series celebrated 1.3 million …
’It’s Like a Heartless Monster’: Cowboy Bebop Creator Comes Down Hard on Generative AI in Anime
In a new interview with Gizmodo Japan, Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichiro Watanabe was asked about his exploration of the themes around AI in Carole & Tuesday and his latest work, Lazarus. Watanabe also said he believes AI as a “god for a new religion” will become a reality one day, …