Anime has a unique way of portraying characters in all their diverse facets, from valiant heroes to cunning tricksters. Among these, there exists a niche group of characters who have a penchant for gambling. Whether it’s high-stakes card games or strategic wagers, these anime characters are drawn to the thrill of taking risks and testing their luck. Let’s delve deeper into the lives of some of the most famous anime characters who love to bet.
Usopp – One Piece
Usopp, known as the marksman among the Straw Hat Pirates in “One Piece,” might not fit the typical gambler mold. Still, his knack for weaving elaborate stories and embracing uncertainty secures his spot among these characters. Usopp’s exaggerated stories often involve bets and challenges that push the limits of believability, showcasing his fearless spirit and love for adventure. Whether facing off against opponents or navigating the treacherous seas, Usopp...
Usopp – One Piece
Usopp, known as the marksman among the Straw Hat Pirates in “One Piece,” might not fit the typical gambler mold. Still, his knack for weaving elaborate stories and embracing uncertainty secures his spot among these characters. Usopp’s exaggerated stories often involve bets and challenges that push the limits of believability, showcasing his fearless spirit and love for adventure. Whether facing off against opponents or navigating the treacherous seas, Usopp...
- 3/11/2024
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
Every Best Isekai Anime Ever Made — From Long Before It Became Mainstream ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The Isekai genre has been getting quite traction in mainstream media over the past few years, mainly driven by the rise in the popularity of light novels and web novels that largely follow this trajectory. However, many newer anime and manga fans may not be aware that the isekai and reincarnation theme has been a widely popular trope, existing long before it was formally categorized as ‘isekai.’
Here are some of the best isekai anime ever made. Some of these are old and classic, while others have that typical contemporary isekai storyline incorporated into them.
No Game, No Life
“No Game, No Life” is a 2012 fantasy, sci-fi, gaming manga based on the light novel of the same name. The anime of the series was animated by Madhouse and was released in 2014
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The Isekai genre has been getting quite traction in mainstream media over the past few years, mainly driven by the rise in the popularity of light novels and web novels that largely follow this trajectory. However, many newer anime and manga fans may not be aware that the isekai and reincarnation theme has been a widely popular trope, existing long before it was formally categorized as ‘isekai.’
Here are some of the best isekai anime ever made. Some of these are old and classic, while others have that typical contemporary isekai storyline incorporated into them.
No Game, No Life
“No Game, No Life” is a 2012 fantasy, sci-fi, gaming manga based on the light novel of the same name. The anime of the series was animated by Madhouse and was released in 2014
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- 1/21/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- KoiMoi
New York, NY (11/18/23) – Yen Press, LLC announced eleven new acquisitions at its Industry Panel at Anime NYC. Releasing in May 2024, this lineup includes eight manga, andthree novels (Brunhild the Dragonslayer; The God of Nishi-Yuigahama Station; Guillotine Bride).
Bungo Stray Dogs Official Anthology
Original Story by Kafka Asagiri
Character Design by Sango Harukawa
Art by Various Artists
Presenting the first anthology of the popular supernatural action series Bungo Stray Dogs! Featuring a luxurious list of guest authors, these new Bungo stories include everything from gags to heartwarming moments in a charming collection that will leave you begging for more!
Days with My Stepsister
Story by Ghost Mikawa
Art by Yumika Kanade
Character Design by Hiten
After his father's remarriage, high school student Yuuta suddenly finds himself stepsiblings with his classmate Saki. However, unlike the plain and simple Yuuta, his new younger sister has an over-the-top sense of style and is known...
Bungo Stray Dogs Official Anthology
Original Story by Kafka Asagiri
Character Design by Sango Harukawa
Art by Various Artists
Presenting the first anthology of the popular supernatural action series Bungo Stray Dogs! Featuring a luxurious list of guest authors, these new Bungo stories include everything from gags to heartwarming moments in a charming collection that will leave you begging for more!
Days with My Stepsister
Story by Ghost Mikawa
Art by Yumika Kanade
Character Design by Hiten
After his father's remarriage, high school student Yuuta suddenly finds himself stepsiblings with his classmate Saki. However, unlike the plain and simple Yuuta, his new younger sister has an over-the-top sense of style and is known...
- 11/21/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
AMC Networks has acquired Cool Japan Fund’s anime content distributor Sentai and its assets, including niche subscription streaming service Hidive.
Sentai’s anime-centric direct-to-consumer platform will join AMC Networks’ lineup of targeted streaming services, which includes AMC Plus, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and Allblk.
Those digital offerings are in addition to the company’s linear channels AMC, BBC America (a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, We tv and IFC Films.
Per AMC Networks, “With strong industry relationships and access to key content creators in Japan, Sentai distributes and curates one of the anime industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles, with its content available on Crunchyroll, Hulu and Amazon Prime, among others.”
Japanese anime is a hot commodity these days, with major players like Sony Pictures Entertainment recently loading up on assets in the genre, one that has a large and vocal global fanbase and convention culture.
Sentai’s anime-centric direct-to-consumer platform will join AMC Networks’ lineup of targeted streaming services, which includes AMC Plus, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and Allblk.
Those digital offerings are in addition to the company’s linear channels AMC, BBC America (a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, We tv and IFC Films.
Per AMC Networks, “With strong industry relationships and access to key content creators in Japan, Sentai distributes and curates one of the anime industry’s most diverse libraries of top trending and classic titles, with its content available on Crunchyroll, Hulu and Amazon Prime, among others.”
Japanese anime is a hot commodity these days, with major players like Sony Pictures Entertainment recently loading up on assets in the genre, one that has a large and vocal global fanbase and convention culture.
- 1/5/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
New York, NY (11/20/21)—Yen Press, LLC announced the digital release of chapters of No Game No Life, the bestselling light novel series that inspired the popular anime and manga, at the Yen Press Industry Panel at Anime NYC. The Yen Press digital chapter publication of Yuu Kamiya’s intriguing tale of gamers transported to a fantasy world will involve the prologue chapter of No Game No Life, Vol. 11 being made available on November 25, 2021 to time with the Japanese release of the highly anticipated volume.
While Yen On releases have previously been published as digital firsts, as seen with the The Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya and Megumi Hayashibara’s The Characters Taught Me Everything, the publication of the No Game No Life, Vol. 11’sprologue is the first Yen On digitital chapter release. The No Game No Life chapter publication is an exciting addition to the Yen Press digital chapter program that...
While Yen On releases have previously been published as digital firsts, as seen with the The Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya and Megumi Hayashibara’s The Characters Taught Me Everything, the publication of the No Game No Life, Vol. 11’sprologue is the first Yen On digitital chapter release. The No Game No Life chapter publication is an exciting addition to the Yen Press digital chapter program that...
- 11/20/2021
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
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