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[animepisodepro]

My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 120

One of the things about battle shonen, which the series themselves mostly try to avoid addressing, is that from an adult perspective it's kinda fucked up how often these literal children end up in life or death combat with the fate of the world on their shoulders. It's just one of those things that you have to ignore as part of a power fantasy directed at the largely teenage audience of these things, and 90% of the time series try their hardest to not make you think about it too hard. MHA, though, has instead made that tension a part of its central conflict for some time now. Our main heroes are all high schoolers, and while circumstances have put them in danger with narrative regularity, there's always been at least a token effort by their teachers and mentors to keep them away from the front lines, and them being endangered has always been framed as a failure of the adults around them to keep them safe.

That's why it's taken so long for the students of UA to join this fight in earnest, but it was inevitable that they would, and not just because there wouldn't be much of a story if our main characters sat out the whole fight. Rather, it's been clear since Shigaraki and Deku had their little hangout back in season two that this was always going to be the next generation's fight to answer no matter how much the adults tried to stall things. The plain truth is that while AFO, Shigaraki, and the League are the consequences of the past's failures and mistakes, those adults aren't the only ones shouldering that burden, and these kids are going to have to be involved in building any potential future. The best old-timers like Gran Torino or teachers like Aizawa can hope for is that the guidance they've given is enough to prepare their proteges. That's a terrifying worry for any responsible adult, but this war had been years in the making, and it's not going to politely wait for our heroes to graduate.

Honestly, that tension is what makes so much of the fights in this episode work. Mechanically the battle against Shigaraki is mostly characters hurling attacks and kiting him across the battlefield while he absorbs it all like the tankiest boss battle ever. Sure, those attacks look cool, and there's always the tension of any one combatant falling and shifting the tide, but the real dramatic weight comes from everything that came before this. This fight with Shigaraki forces Gran Torino to face the warped descendant of his closest friend, while Endeavor now stares down a threat as powerful as the untouchable idol he tried so hard to surpass. For Aizawa, it's excruciating having to sit on the sidelines playing support while his own students risk their lives and limbs against a threat he has no hope of stopping. There's a sense that, even if a miracle happens and everyone survives to win this fight, the fact it happened at all marks a grim failure for all the adults involved, and they have a lot to answer for no matter the result.

And that's just on Deku's end. Back with everyone else, things are falling apart even worse, with Gigantomachia stomping through every layer of resistance until all that's left is a couple dozen teenagers in way, way over their heads. But while there's still a sense of desperation and impending doom (things do not look good for Midnight at the end there.) there's also some triumph here for the audience, if only in seeing YaoMomo finally step into the tactical leader role the series has been hinting at for ages. And it's honestly thrilling to think we'll be seeing the rest of Class 1-A (along with some assists from 1-B) confront the sort of danger Deku and his main circle have been facing for so long. In a more responsible world, these kids wouldn't be here, but there's not really time for “what if” of “should have been” when you're facing down a raging kaiju, so by god I want to see them in action.

This is yet more rising action for what's shaping up to be MHA's most protracted battle to date, but now that we're capitalizing on so much character and thematic work from before, it zips by in no time once again. The heady mix of a visceral threat, paired with the thrill of seeing these students finally front and center, makes for a great episode.

Source: Animepisode.pro

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[ashitakaxsan]

Manga and Anime In Iran

   It’s something usual news about that the one,or the other anime gets official broadcast in India.It’s good that the products of hard working Japanese animators gets in many lands of the world..However I daresay that it’s been given too much of emphasis,about what anime gets in India.So let’s pay attention to a land severly misunderstood:Iran.

The following it’s accurately the column Answerman of Animenewsnetwork:

Will Anime Ever Come To My Country (Legally)? by Justin Sevakis, Aug 28th 2015

Vahid asks:

 I'm from Iran, and I always read your answers on ANN. (Access to ANN is denied in Iran and i have to use proxy software to visit.) My country doesn't allow us to buy or sell anime and manga (because of Islamic issues, you know... naked girls, kissing, etc.), but there are many people here who watch anime and read manga. Just like other forbidden stuff in Iran (foreign music and movies) we have to illegally download them. It is so sad and annoying. Amazon and Ebay don't ship anything here because of US sanctions against Iran. Do you think someday it will be possible for us to have official anime and manga stuff? Does the anime and manga industry have any interest to be in Iran's market? Our currency is very weak against the US dollar. For example, most people earn only $300 per month. Does such a country with these difficulties have any reason to hope for involvement from the anime industry?

 First of all, thank you for writing in. It's really, truly gratifying to know that even people in countries we've never anticipated read our site (and my column) and enjoy it. That really made my day. I'm printing your letter not just to answer your question, but also to show our other readers how tough it can REALLY be to be an anime fan when you're not lucky enough to live in a country that permits such things. Think you have it tough because you can't afford a premium Crunchyroll subscription, or a Blu-ray release isn't to your liking? THIS is worse. Way, way worse.

So anyway, to answer your question, I have to get a little bit into current politics, and to be honest I am not an expert in middle east policy or politics, so I'm going to tread very lightly here.

From what I can tell, there are three major things standing in the way of anime being freely and legally available in Iran. The first are the sanctions against the country. This not only makes it illegal for someone to export an anime disc or merchandise item to Iran from America, but from basically any country in the United Nations -- so that takes out the entire European Union, Japan, Korea, Canada, Australia, and nearly every other country with an organized anime industry of any size. Any attempt to do business with Iran in any way is basically a non-starter until those sanctions are lifted. The good news is that a recent nuclear non-proliferation treaty between Iran and the US that would significantly ease those sanctions has been reached, although whether or not it'll be enacted is currently a hot political debate. Regardless, tensions do seem to be easing a little bit, so there's some reason for hope here. When trade is possible, a country's economy tends to recover, and the value of its currency will slowly get back to a level at which it's possible to do business again. It'll take some time.

The second major barrier is the big national ban on international entertainment products that are in any way sexualized. This is a political issue in Iran with its government censoring what people can see, based on their interpretation of Islamic morals. As long as that's as strict as it currently is, there's simply no way for anime to get imported in any form without it getting cut down to nothing -- there's simply too much the current regime would find offensive. I'm not qualified to say whether there's any indication that the government will liberalize its censorship practices, but countries do change, and they do change fast. Not necessarily all censorship needs to be lifted before anime can find its way in, but internet filtering of mainstream anime websites like ANN, Crunchyroll and Daisuki needs to happen, if nothing else.

The last barrier is the speed of most people's internet connection. According to the data I've found, only Tehran has broadband connections over 2 Mbps, which are necessary for decent quality internet video. This is important, because physical media and merchandise can be confiscated and seized at the border, making any venture dealing with that stuff a non-starter. Legal streaming sites, however, can be operated overseas and simply grant access to Iranian customers. If internet censorship gets loosened up and bandwidth speeds improve just a little, suddenly it becomes possible to grant legal access to the entire nation. It will probably take some years and a lot of smart people to figure out how to make it work as a business, but it would be possible.

Those are a lot of very tough obstacles to overcome. They will take years, perhaps even a generation, to enact. But change can happen very fast. Huge chunks of Asia, from China to Vietnam to South Korea, opened up and transformed in a major way in the last few decades, and it's possible for Iran too. I want that for you, and I hope the politics of the world allow it to happen someday”.

Original Source:https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/answerman/2015-08-28/.92206

Below:Tourists visiting Naghshe Jahan Square in Isfahan https://blog.apochi.com/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-iran-in-2021/

My say:

  Vahid asked a nice Question to to ANN Answerman,he got the Good Answer.this clearly gives us light on something we don’t hear about from usual media.The Iranian fans of manga and anime,people who got irritated with the sanctions policy.I just sense that the JCPOA was a win-win case,where it cut some slack to many Iranian fans of manga and anime.

 Below:Iranian animators working at a studio of  the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults –  Kanoon. (Kanoon/Hamid Tavakkoli)    

 below:The Iranian vlogger,on Aparat  MH12 Live( https://www.aparat.com/MH12Live ) talks about his favorite action anime:Sword Art Online Fatal Bullet.

An other Iranian vlogger https://www.aparat.com/Itzomi1234 discusses in her video about manga,particularly her favorite:Attack on Titan !

Below:The Iranian musician,fan of inuyasha,Ahmad Mohamadiyan performing Inuyasha’s lullaby,see https://www.aparat.com/v/tVplb

The iranian https://www.aparat.com/Bahar161382.Dolati. And what vital does it have? Inuyasha dearest,Kikyo  https://www.aparat.com/v/GRvIT

The iranian website mentions the famous mangakas,including Eiichiro Oda,Takahashi Rumiko and Hajime Isayama!     https://www.tarafdari.com/node/1770335:

 https://vigiato.net/p/136206 :it’s all about Inuyasha:)

The following two iranian sites that mention-in good manner-Rumiko’s Maison Ikkoku:

https://aiofilm.top/anime/maison-ikkoku/

https://footofan.com/best-anime-college-setting/

Godai and Kyoko(Maison Ikkoku)

This is about Yashahime:https://www.cartonionline.com/fa/%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%BE%D8%B1%D8%B3/rumiko-takahashi-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C-%DA%A9%D8%A7%D9%88%D8%B1-%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B3%DB%8C%D9%82%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%86-%D8%B4%D8%AE%D8%B5%DB%8C%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-yashahime-%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%B3%DB%8C%D9%85-%D9%85%DB%8C-%DA%A9%D9%86%D8%AF/

Isn’t wholesome finding out there many people in Iran fans of manga and anime?

Later what did ...?

 But what later transpired gives off angry vibes.Because Donald Trump was elected president of US.This man disliked both JCPOA and Iran,he wanted to bring in a Win- Lose.He withdrew from JCPOA,he also brought in on  sanctions on Iran,thus he just made life uneasy for many Iranian otakus,and for the Iranian Animators too.

All his attitude  towards the people of Iran was Quite Belligerent,nasty.Well it backfired.He lost.

 The Sanctions on Iran are still on.It’s outcome is so many Ιranian otakus can’t get legaly anime and manga merchandise,and many Iranian Animators can’t co work with their respectful Japanese peers too. Please see :https://www.tumblr.com/ashitakaxsan/703271300019421184/bad-news-about-iranian-animation?source=share

In fact Google Play has removed the apps Aparat,Filimo and Rubika, from its store over 6 years ago(due to the U.S. sanctions against Iran).Such unfair act won’t be forever.

Conclusion

“You can’t use vinegar as bait,you can use honey to get the honeybee”.Τhe honeybee of the case is Iran:)

  Iran is civilized,tolerant ,with a fondness for the art of Animation,and the japanese culture.It really matters if  JCPOA would be revived,cause it will give easiness for  business and legal import of manga stuff in Iran. I want this to happen,and to blossom so nice that will lead the iranian ministry of culture grant a medal to Takahashi Rumiko,and to Hiromu Arakawa(creator of the current hit manga Arslan Senki) too.

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[alienaiver]

phew, filling out my MAL account is harder than i thought 👁👄👁

[sosuchan]

Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Has Passed

Famed manga creator Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1, 2024 due to acute subdural hematoma. He was 68 years old.

Toriyama's family is not accepting gifts, visits, or offerings, and is also not accepting interviews. Bird Studio, Toriyama's design and production studio, are planning to hold a commemorative gathering in the future. [AnimeNewsNetwork]

[animenostalgia]

AnimeNewsNetwork had me write a little about classic shojo in celebration of Discotek's upcoming Lady Georgie bluray release! Let's look at some shojo anime I dream of owning English releases of someday.

[brucebocchi]

it's so funny seeing the animenewsnetwork reviewer for horimiya piece wail and moan about kyoko-centric episodes because they "make her look like an asshole"

like no shit dude. the first season made it exceptionally clear that kyoko hori is an asshole. and that's why we love her

[tokiro07]

That fight scene holy…

So DP put their foot down and will dedicate the entire next episode building up to possibly the peak fights in cour 1. Like I’m definitely expecting ep 7 and 8 to be the make or break episodes for this half-season.

Inb4 some reviewer complains that the episode that is completely absent of any groping turns out to be a boring buildup episode.

If nothing else, Animenewsnetwork's review for episode 4 took the transition from non-consenting groping to Fuuko voluntarily allowing herself to be put in a situation that clearly embarrasses her to be a sign that Andy and Fuuko's relationship is going to develop into a healthy and nuanced one, so it seems like people are capable of looking forward rather than assuming what they see is what they'll get

[tephlonfunk]

Big shoutout to @animenewsnetwork for the review. We’re just getting started, @tephlonfunk is available everywhere. Link in bio 🙏

#tephlonfunk #teamtephlon #tephlonfunkisforthechildren #darkhorsecomics #art #drawing #sketch #illustration #manga #comic #artist #ink #comicartist #mangaart #procreate #digitalart #hiphop #otaku #dope #テフロンファンク

[yyh4ever]

Voice Actress Kumiko Takizawa Dies at 69

Most of us know her from her work in "Yu Yu Hakusho" as Shiori Minamino, Shuuichi/Kurama's mother. A small, but memorable role.

She passed away due to heart failure, on June 11 at the age of 69. Her agency announced the news on June 20. The funeral ceremony was held only by relatives at the will of the bereaved family. (Source: Oricon News)

Megumi Ogata, Kurama's VA, expressed condolences on her Twitter:

In my debut work (Yu Yu Hakusho), when I didn't know my way around, it was Kumiko-san who encouraged me. If I had used that mirror (reference to The Forlorn Hope), would it have saved you...? "Goodbye ... Mom" I offer my gratitude and condolences. Please have a nice rest.

It's heartbreaking, feels like the real Kurama saying goodbye to his mom 😭

Shigeru Chiba, Kuwabara's VA, also left a message:

The lovely Kumiko-san always had a bright smile ... May your soul rest in peace."

Ms. Takizawa was born on August 21 in Tokyo, Japan. In addition to Shiori Minamino, she voiced Grandis Granva in "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water", Lucina Pressette in "Galactic Drifter Vifam", Shaya Thoov in "Super Dimension Century Augustus", Ohana-chan in "Time Bokan: Royal Revival" and many others. (See full list on animenewsnetwork)

Kumiko Takizawa-san, REST IN PEACE 🙏 Your work will always be remembered!

[kustas]

I think the article you're looking for is by mike toole on the animenewsnetwork, it's called 'the other 100 best anime movies of all time' and it's split into 4 parts

HOLY SHIT

THAT WAS IT

part 1 // part 2 // part 3 // part 4

[ninjapotatohead]

This is why you Cite Your Sources, people!

My Sources (Aside from, well, the obvious):

Sonic Retro

MyAnimeList

AnimeNewsNetwork

[masonsystem]

hmm animenewsnetwork's digimon adventure credits has several staff listed for the role of 'digital photography', which im guessing is the title given to staff in charge of photographing the physical components like cels and whatnot? so initially i thought that meant that digimon adventure was cel-animated, but looking at prev post... its very likely not

(also considering the fact that theres no photos whatsoever going around of digimon's cels, as opposed to the cels u can find of series like say, pokemon. that said, just bc theres no public proof of cels doesnt mean smth isnt cel-animated, just as prev post goes to show how its very likely that digi film 1 was cel-animated despite no physical cels from it hv circulated online)

soooo now that im rethinking that, this is how i think digimon adventure was animated instead... probably very similarly to what was shown in our war game's developmental material:

traditional story boards ↓ traditional keyframes/gengas (there's proof of these), and i would also assume that in-betweens are done traditionally as well ↓ these are then digitally photographed ↓ colored in digitally (there are also listed staff for 'Digital Paint' on animenewsnetwork as well, so im guessing thats wht that role means) ↓ compiled together with timing etc etc etc

i would also believe that those accredited with the digital photography are also the ones in charge of scanning/photographing the backdrops, which are almost certainly done traditionally

[animeholicindia]

One Piece Film Red, progress so far;

source: animenewsnetwork

[opalofoctober]

Do you have any Spanish voiceclaim recs?? Asking for research purposes

[cracks knuckles] i got you

the doblaje wiki is your best bet for actually finding spanish voice samples. it has voice samples for many of the ppl featured and can tell you where they're from. mind you, the wiki is in spanish, so you'll probably have to poke around

this video and this video has lots of good male voices

behind the voice actors also has actor profiles and voice samples, although the voice samples are a bit more scarce, ntm you have to know the name of the person you're looking for.

animenewsnetwork can give you the spanish cast of several anime, although you won't find voice samples. you could probably plug their names into the doblaje wiki or youtube.

also be aware of latin american spanish and spain spanish!! there are differences in vocab, accents, pronunciation, and grammer. i think this video best demonstrates the different accents between spain and latin american spanish

[thebadgerssett]

Me: *watching MiA season2* "Damn, Misaki Kuno got PIPES. How has this lady not lost her voice?" AnimeNewsNetwork today: "Made in Abyss Voice Actress Misaki Kuno Lost Her Voice While Recording Faputa's Lines" Me: