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The popular manga series “Sakamoto Days” by Yuto Suzuki, published in Weekly Shonen Jump, will release its official fanbook, titled “Killer Files,” on February 4th, 2025. This manga made its debut in November 2020. The anime adaptation of the series is scheduled to air on January 11th, 2025, and can be streamed exclusively on Netflix. “Sakamoto Days” is an action-comedy that revolves around Taro Sakamoto, a retired assassin who was once the best in the business. He got married five years ago, but his past continues to haunt him.

I’m beyond thrilled to share some fantastic news about one of my favorite romantic comedies, Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku! To mark its incredible 10-year journey since it first graced the pages of Comic Pool in 2015, publisher Ichijinsha has planned a special exhibition event and announced an even more exciting development – Fujita will be creating a brand-new manga for Wotakoi! I can hardly wait to see what new tales and charming illustrations await us in this milestone year.

Following the unveiling of his chilling remake “Nosferatu”, Jeff Sneider from The InSneider has revealed that Robert Eggers is now set to take charge of a new adaptation of the iconic 1986 musical fantasy film, “Labyrinth”. This upcoming project will be developed in partnership with Sony Pictures and the Jim Henson Company. Originally directed by Henson and featuring puppets from his Creature Shop, “Labyrinth” revolves around Sarah, a 16-year-old girl portrayed by Jennifer Connelly, who must navigate a maze that keeps transforming to rescue her baby brother from the grasp of the Goblin King, Jareth (portrayed by David Bowie), with assistance from various mystical creatures along the way.

One of the richest genres in the anime market right now is Isekai, where it seems like almost every major release follows an unremarkable protagonist being transported into a fantasy realm. To distinguish their Isekai from others, creators are coming up with creative angles. Author Koyoshi Nakayoshi chose to blend Isekai with Super Sentai in the manga “The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World”. Instead of introducing an ordinary character into a new world, this manga revolves around Togo Asahaki, who is actually Kizuna Red from a superhero team on his planet. The series openly celebrates its affection for Super Sentai/Power Rangers, offering a heartfelt homage to the franchise.

In this piece, members of our dedicated writing and editing crew are expressing their individual favorite PS5 games from the year 2024. Presently, we’re featuring an opinion from our assistant editor, Robert Ramsey.