Anurag Dwivedi 
The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of Japan (SFWJ) announced the winner for the 45th Edition of the Japan Science Fiction Award on Saturday 15 Feb 2025. Haruko Ichikawa’s “Land of the Lustrous” manga has won the grand prize in the group’s 45th Nihon SF Taishō Awards. In addition, Kenrei Miyanishi won a special award prize for … Read more
Team Otaku Mantra had the opportunity to speak with Ms. Moksha Modgil, the CEO of Geek Pictures India, to discuss the journey of bringing Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama back to theatres, its impact on the anime community in India, and the cultural exchange between India and Japan.
The official website of TV Anime “Bad GIrl” release new visual for the anime and main cast. The anime is set to premiere in July 2025 according to the new key visual, On Tuesday the official X account (formerly twitter) of the anime posted that the anime is set to debut in July 2025 and … Read more
All India Anime Guild Wars is a pan-India level tournament organised by The Otaku Guild in association with LGM Esports Co-Powered By Trio By Vaibhavi Studios with over 20 anime clubs participating across 5 different regions. All India Anime Guild War is the ultimate Brawlhalla tournament where players compete with each other in the game … Read more
Crunchyroll, in collaboration with Aniplex, Sony Music, and PlayStation Productions, has announced an anime adaptation of Sucker Punch Productions’ award-winning game *Ghost of Tsushima*, including its “Legends” multiplayer mode inspired by Japanese mythology.
Discover the top 20 most active female voice actors of 2024 as voted by anime fans! From Kana Hanazawa’s versatile roles in Demon Slayer and Monogatari to Reina Ueda’s heartfelt performances in Wonderful Precure! and Aoi Yuuki’s dynamic voice work in Re:Zero, explore the talents that brought your favorite characters to life. Read the full rankings and highlights of their achievements
The Otaku Olympete 2024, hosted by The Otaku Guild, recently concluded its much-anticipated Basketball tournament in collaboration with Indian Maritime University, leaving fans and players inspired by the electrifying matches. True to the spirit of blending sportsmanship with anime culture, this event brought together anime enthusiasts and Basketball aficionados from across the community. Teams from … Read more
Guwahati: The Media & Entertainment Association of India (MEAI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, successfully organized WAM! Guwahati on November 22 at the NEDFi Convention Center. This significant event is a part of the broader Create in India mission, aimed at raising awareness about anime and manga while … Read more
After successfully organising a Death Note-inspired Chess Tournament, The Otaku Guild took things to the next level with Otaku Olympete 2024! swapping the chessboard with the football field Otaku Olympete was back again with an adrenaline-filled football tournament. A 5-A side(a smaller version of 11-a-side football where each team has five players instead of the … Read more
Bengaluru, 16th October 2024 — The Media & Entertainment Association of India (MEAI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, is proud to announce WAM! (WAVES Anime & Manga Contest). WAM! is an integral part of WAVES (World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit), India’s largest summit for the AVGC-XR and Media and … Read more
During the One Piece news broadcast, which aired on 13th October 2024, some major announcements were made. While some updates may leave you waiting, there’s plenty to look forward to. Here are some of the key announcements that will shape the One Piece experience. From upcoming anime arcs to new ways to read the One … Read more
In a landmark initiative to promote anime and manga culture in India, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, in collaboration with the Media & Entertainment Association of India (MEAI), has officially launched the WAVES Anime & Manga Contest (WAM!). This innovative contest is part of the “Create in India Challenge”, aiming to … Read more
The official X account and website for the TV anime “Yakuza Fiancé” (Japanese title: 来世は他人がいい) released its first promotional video and announced additional cast members on August 15, 2024. Produced by Studio DEEN, the anime is scheduled to premiere in October 2024. Yakuza Fiance PV: The first promotional video features Yoshino and Kirishima and features … Read more
The Official X account of TV Anime Medalist (Japanese: メダリスト, Medarisuto) released an additional Promotional video along with the additional cast of the anime. Animation Studio ENGI will be producing this anime, the anime is set to release in January 2025. Medalist New PV: Broadcasting begins in January, studio: Additional castRioh Sonidori (CV: Makoto Koichi) Ryouka … Read more
In a significant blow to the anime industry, episodes from the highly anticipated new anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s “Ranma 1/2,” the television anime of Yukinobu Tatsu’s “DAN DA DAN,” and the “Gekijōban Mononoke: Karakasa” anime film have been leaked online. The leaks have surfaced on sites such as 4chan and piracy-focused BitTorrent sites like … Read more
In celebration of “No. 8” Day and Kafka’s birthday on August 5 in Japan, the official website and X accounts of Kaiju No. 8 (Japanese Name: Kaijuu 8-gou) have confirmed that the previously announced sequel will be a second season set to premiere in 2025. Additionally, next year will see a film compilation of scenes from Season … Read more
The Official X account of the TV Anime “Honey Lemon Soda” (Japanese: ハニーレモンソーダ) based on the original manga by Mayu Murata revealed a brand new key visual and promotional video along with a new cast. , Animation Studio J.C. Staff are in charge of animating this anime adaptation of Honey Lemon Soda and TMS Entertainment will produce this anime. The anime is … Read more
Beyblade, the spinning top game that captured the hearts of millions since its inception in 1999, is making waves once again. With its creators envisioning it as a potential Olympic sport, Beyblade is not just a nostalgic pastime but a competitive activity with global appeal. Kenji Horikoshi, one of the key designers behind Beyblade, has … Read more
It’s official! Solo Leveling Season 2 has been announced. The news was revealed just after the ending of the series’ Episode 12, The Official X account of Solo Leveling released a new Teaser Trailer for the anime’s Second Season with the announcement: “Solo Leveling Season 2 is coming to Crunchyroll soon!“. The second season’s title will be … Read more
Otaku Olympete, a sports event inspired by beloved sports anime series like Kuroko’s Basketball and Haikyu!!, the events aims to celebrate the dynamic energy of sports anime while bringing that same spirit to real-life competitions.
