Tag: Debut

Anime Expo 2016: ‘One Punch Man’ Will Debut On Toonami This Month!

by Josh Jackson

We went from literally no news on the eventual English broadcast debut of One Punch Man to its premiere being right around the corner.

During Anime Expo’s Toonami panel, it was revealed that the popular anime adaptation of the Shonen Jump action / comedy series will be making its dubbed debut on July 16, two weeks after the announcement was made.

Starring Saitama, a man who decided to take up being a super hero as a hobby before becoming inexplicably strong, the show follows him as he searches for a worthy opponent to cure his boredom, since he has become powerful enough to defeat any foe with one punch. Acting as a self aware parody of typical Shonen style manga, OPM manages to ride the line between full on satire and typical action anime pretty well, especially after Genos, an android who seeks to become stronger under Saitama, fills the role of the “normal” anime hero. Or at least as close as you can get.

Elsewhere, Viz revealed the key English cast members, which you can see below:

Saitama – Max Mittelman

Genos –  Zach Aguilar

Speed O’Sound Sonic –  Erik Scott Kimerer

Mumen Rider – Robbie Daymond (The new Tuxedo Mask)

Who else will be tuning in when One Punch Man makes its English debut? What do you think of the cast? And did you remember that sale that’s going on at the local market? Let us know what you think in the comments!

E3 2016: ‘God of War’ Shows Kratos Is The World’s Greatest Dad

by Josh Jackson

The last time we parted ways with Kratos, he had just finished killing Zeus after slaughtering most of the Greek gods, and stabbed himself with the Blade of Olympus, seemingly killing himself while releasing the power of the blade for the world’s use. Fast forward to the new God of War that Sony debuted at their E3 2016 press conference, and he seems to be doing pretty well for a guy who had a sword through his body. With a son, a new world and a new life for him to enjoy, it seems he’s finally picked up the pieces of his life well, all things considered. But after being known as the God of War and the most fearsome warrior the Spartans have ever produced, it seems all that he’s interested fighting for these days is the title of World’s Best Dad.

Framed as Kratos teaching his son how to hunt in a Norse setting, this is a *VERY* different God of War than what we’re used to. With the camera fixed on a behind the back third person view, the axe wielding Kratos uses both his fists and his weapons to attack different enemies. From wildlife to the towering giants we’re used to fighting throughout the series, there’s little that’s recognizable when comparing this trailer to the past games. To me, this is definitely a good thing, since it’s rare that developers will take such a huge chance on an established franchise. From the gameplay to Kratos’ bushy new beard, all we know for sure is that the former god is preparing his son for something. As we see dragons flying in the distance, we have no idea what that thing is, but this set up has me begging for more. And I say that as someone who wasn’t a huge fan of the originals to begin with.

I felt like this was the definite highlight of Sony’s presentation, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on these bold, new steps that the series seems to be taking. Do you miss the chain wielding sociopath from the past, or is this more subdued papa Kratos something you’re willing to go with? Share your opinions below, and catch up with the game’s massive trailer below.

E3 2016: ‘Forza Horizon 3’ Goes Offroad This September

by Josh Jackson

During Microsoft’s E3 press conference, the company announced that Forza Horizon 3, the third game in the open world arcade style spinoff of the Xbox’s premiere racing simulator, will be releasing on September 27. With such a quick turnaround between sequels, one would assume that the next game would have minimal improvements as it was rushed out the gate. After watching the trailer, we came away feeling like that’s far from the case.

As my favorite racing game in years, Forza Horizon 2 set a high bar for modern racing games, with a level of exploration and creativity that’s rarely seen in the genre. The third game looks to take it to even greater heights, taking place in a city with a variety of terrains. Of course, more terrains means more vehicles, which is why offroad vehicles and buggies will make their debut as racers zigzag through forests and deserts for racing supremacy. If you want to share the road with your friends, Horizon 3 will also allow four player drop in drop out co-op, which will be cross compatible between Xbox One and Windows 10. Now you have no excuse to take on the streets alone.

But talking about it isn’t enough, because Horizon 3 needs to be seen to fully appreciate how gorgeous it looks. Does this look like something you’re willing to pick up come September? Share your thoughts with us below, and keep checking back for all of the news coming out of Microsoft’s conference.

SDCC 2015: Jay Garrick, Patty Spivot, Wally West And Professor Zoom Confirmed For ‘The Flash’ Season 2!

by Josh Jackson

If you thought The Flash season 1 was huge, season 2 is growing even bigger.

At Comic Con, it was confirmed that Jay Garrick, Patty Spivot, Wally West and Professor Zoom will all appear in the next season of The CW’s super hero series, further exploring the multiverse elements that were introduced in May’s finale.

Teased in the final moments of the season ender thanks to his helmet flying through Reverse Flash’s escape route into the future, Jay Garrick is typically known as the original Flash in the comics. Played by Teddy Sears, Jay will join the cast alongside Shantel Vansanten as Patty, Joe West’s new partner on the force. With casting for Wally and Professor Zoom yet to be announced, it’s clear that the inclusion of both characters have the potential to shake up the CW Flash universe considering their roles in the source material. Oh, and if you were expecting Reverse Flash to take up the mantel of Zoom, it’s been confirmed that this version will be separate from Tom Cavanagh’s expertly played villain from the first season, (although the actor will return in some capacity.)

In what ways do you think the expanded cast will affect the dynamic of the show? Will Barry and Patty serve as the Iris and Eddie of this season? What did Caitlyn mean about not coming back at the end of the sizzle reel? And considering Wally’s last name, what relation will he have to the West family? Our impatient minds will learn soon enough, when The Flash returns on October 6th.

SDCC 2015: ‘Vixen’, The Animated Arrowverse Spinoff, Debuts With Its First Trailer

by Josh Jackson

At San Diego Comic Con, the first trailer for the upcoming animated series, Vixen, was debuted. Taking place in the same universe as Arrow and The Flash, the clip below shows Mari Jiwe McCabe beating down the bad guys, (as well as our beloved heroes,) using her unique ability to channel the abilities of the animal kingdom.

Releasing as an exclusive on The CW’s digital only animation block, CW Seed, Vixen will debut on August 25th as a six part mini series. Following the origins and growth of the character as she contends with potential friends and foes alike, fans like myself are speculating how, (or if,) this series will eventually lead to her full integration into the live action shows. With characters like Oliver Queen, Barry Allen and Cisco Ramon making appearences in the brief reveal, all signs point to this being a no brainer.

From the trailer alone, a few things are clear to me. One, I really wish this could have been live action. Two, I’m pretty sure it’s not because the special effects budget would be blown in a few episodes. Three, Cisco’s oggling of every female he comes across is starting to get a little desperate. And lastly, who needs super speed or the ability to shoot arrows really well when you can channel an elephant!? Can you tell I’m excited?

With the voice talent of Megalyn Echikunwoke as Vixen, and Stephen Amell, Grant Gustin, and Carlos Valdes reprising their respective roles, it won’t be long until we find out how this storyline will play out. Until then, we’ll have wait a little while longer for Vixen, Legends Of Tomorrow, and the rest of the CW DC shows to hit our screens through the fall and beyond.

Who else is excited for the latest addition to the Arrow universe? Tell us all about it in the comments!

Source: sciencefiction.com