Ajin

Immortal humans known as Ajin first appeared in Africa 17 years ago. While they were labeled a threat to mankind, to many they were just an infrequent news items. However, for Kei Nagai, a high schooler studying hard to be a doctor, he discovers he is an Ajin after being fatally hit by a car. Now on the run from the government that wants to imprison him, Kei must find a way to survive. Although featuring some occasionally distracting 3D animation, Ajin tells a story that other series have tried to tell, and for once, succeeds. Shocking and intriguing, this psychological horror series leads the genre, but these anime recommendations might be able to entertain you, too. For Fans of Human Hybrids Tokyo Ghoul Tokyo has become a cruel and deadly city where human-eating ghouls disguise themselves as normal humans and feast on flesh in the shadows. However, that isn’t in the world of Kei Kaneki, a bookish college student, until he finds himself on a date with another avid rea

Ohtsuka voiced antagonist Satō in Ajin anime TOHO began streaming two commercials last Friday for Ajin, the live-action film based on Gamon Sakurai's Ajin - Demi-Human manga. Houchu Ohtsuka, the voice of antagonist Satō in the television and film anime adaptations of the manga, narrates both videos. The film will open in Japan on September 30. In addition to regular and IMAX screenings, the film will have MX4D and 4DX screenings. With the 4DX or MX4D systems, certain theaters have motion seats that move in sync with certain action sequences onscreen. Similarly, effects such as scents, wind, and mist will operate in accordance with the action onscreen. The cast includes: Takeru Satoh as Kei Nagai (center left) Gou Ayano as Satō (center right), the antagonist and member of an ajin terrorist group that wants to befriend Kei Left column, top to bottom: Tetsuji Tamayama as Yū Tosaki, a member of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and Ajin Control C

Live-action Asahinagu falls to #6, 5th Digimon Adventure tri. film tops mini-theater rankings Ajin, the live-action film based on Gamon Sakurai's Ajin - Demi-Human manga, earned 271,612,100 yen (about US$2.40 million) and sold 210,000 tickets over 341 screens in its opening weekend. The film is expected to earn 1.5 billion yen (about US$13 million). The film opened in Japan on September 30, and Katsuyuki Motohiro (Psycho-Pass, Space Travelers, Bayside Shakedown) directed the film. Takeru Satoh and Gou Ayano star in the film. The live-action film adaptation of Ai Kozaki's Asahinagu sports manga fell from #2 to #6, earning 53,163,300 yen (about US$470,118) in its second weekend. The film has grossed a total of 300,297,600 yen (about US$2.65 million). The film opened on September 22. Tsutomu Hanabusa directed the film, and it stars members of the Nogizaka46 idol group. Digimon Adventure tri. Kyōsei (Union or Symbiosis), the fifth film in the Digimon Adventure tri. film pro

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2's video previews Dabura, Buu (Gohan Absorbed) Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe began streaming a new character introduction trailer for the Dragon Ball FighterZ fighting game on Thursday. The video previews Majin Buu as a playable character. The company also began streaming a new content trailer for the Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 game on Thursday. The video previews Dabura and Buu (Gohan Absorbed). Bandai Namco Entertainment and Arc System Works' Dragon Ball FighterZ game is adding an original playable character designed by Akira Toriyama named Android 21, who is described as a scientist possessing intelligence rivaling Dr. Gero. Chiaotzu will also appear in the game as an assist character and as part of some of Tien Shinhan's moves. Tohru Furuya previously confirmed that he is voicing lines for Yamcha in the game. Bandai Namco Entertainment will release the three-versus-three fighting game on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Bandai Namco