Ever since One Piece first hit the scene back in 1997, it’s been a huge deal in the Shonen manga and anime. The epic adventure series has spawned countless adaptations and spin-offs, cementing itself as the best-selling manga series of all time.
The story’s main character, Monkey D. Luffy, is basically a household name for anime fans across the globe.
But one character who often steals the spotlight is Dracule Mihawk, widely regarded as the greatest swordsman in the entire One Piece universe. This ultra-powerful figure commands deep respect and admiration from swordsmen everywhere.
There’s a fascinating fan theory that links Mihawk to the historical figure of Vlad the Impaler, otherwise infamously known as Dracula.
Is Dracule Mihawk Based on Dracula In One Piece?
This whole Dracula theory surrounding One Piece stems from where the manga’s creator, Eiichiro Oda, drew inspiration for the kingdom of Lulusia.
Dracule...
The story’s main character, Monkey D. Luffy, is basically a household name for anime fans across the globe.
But one character who often steals the spotlight is Dracule Mihawk, widely regarded as the greatest swordsman in the entire One Piece universe. This ultra-powerful figure commands deep respect and admiration from swordsmen everywhere.
There’s a fascinating fan theory that links Mihawk to the historical figure of Vlad the Impaler, otherwise infamously known as Dracula.
Is Dracule Mihawk Based on Dracula In One Piece?
This whole Dracula theory surrounding One Piece stems from where the manga’s creator, Eiichiro Oda, drew inspiration for the kingdom of Lulusia.
Dracule...
- 4/3/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu on Yaiba returns this year to take over theaters across the globe with its -To the Hashira Training- 2024 World Tour, featuring the final episode of the Swordsmith Village Arc and premiering the Hashira Training Arc ’s first episode. We were there on the first leg of the tour in Tokyo on the second day of festivities — which included all the Hashira coming together on stage for the first time, with an extra helping of setsubun beans! Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – but in 4K! One of the best aspects of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is its animation: Its lines are clean, the key animation is on point and the 3D effects only enhance the awesome fight choreography. For a TV anime, the series is already one of the best-looking. When blown up on a giant IMAX screen, you know you will get the same amazing action...
- 2/10/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
“Blue Eye Samurai” has been renewed for a second season at Netflix.
Created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, “Blue Eye Samurai” tells the story of Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword. Set in Edo-period Japan, Mizu lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,” said Noizumi and Green in a statement, per Netflix. “We are thankful to our entire team and to our viewers from all over the world who have shown such passion for Mizu and her path of revenge. Mizu has a lot more blood to spill! We are deeply grateful to...
Created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, “Blue Eye Samurai” tells the story of Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword. Set in Edo-period Japan, Mizu lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,” said Noizumi and Green in a statement, per Netflix. “We are thankful to our entire team and to our viewers from all over the world who have shown such passion for Mizu and her path of revenge. Mizu has a lot more blood to spill! We are deeply grateful to...
- 12/12/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has renewed the critically acclaimed animated action series Blue Eye Samurai for a second season.
Set in Edo-period Japan, Blue Eye Samurai, from Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, follows Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
Voice cast also includes George Takei (Seki), Masi Oka (Ringo), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (The Swordmaker), Brenda Song (Akemi), Darren Barnet (Taigen), Randall Park (Heiji Shindo), and Kenneth Branagh (Abijah Fowler). Supporting voice cast includes Stephanie Hsu (Ise), Ming-Na Wen (Madame Kaji), Harry Shum Jr. (Takayoshi) and Mark Dacascos (Chiaki), among others.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,...
Set in Edo-period Japan, Blue Eye Samurai, from Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, follows Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
Voice cast also includes George Takei (Seki), Masi Oka (Ringo), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (The Swordmaker), Brenda Song (Akemi), Darren Barnet (Taigen), Randall Park (Heiji Shindo), and Kenneth Branagh (Abijah Fowler). Supporting voice cast includes Stephanie Hsu (Ise), Ming-Na Wen (Madame Kaji), Harry Shum Jr. (Takayoshi) and Mark Dacascos (Chiaki), among others.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Since its debut last month, Blue Eye Samurai has proven to be a well-received hit for Netflix, so it should come as no surprise that Netflix has officially renewed the animated series for a second season.
Blue Eye Samurai tells the story of Mizu (Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,” said series creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green in a statement. “We are thankful to our entire team and to our viewers from all over the world who have shown such passion for Mizu and her path of revenge.
Blue Eye Samurai tells the story of Mizu (Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,” said series creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green in a statement. “We are thankful to our entire team and to our viewers from all over the world who have shown such passion for Mizu and her path of revenge.
- 12/12/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Aside from spectacle, there are a lot of elements that get imbued in any well-made fight sequence, right from tone, stakes, tension, differing perspectives of opposing parties, individual motivations, and background, to name a few. This is the reason why it is often said that a good fight sequence is a story in an of itself. This aspect is showcased in the best possible way through manga and anime, let alone the genre-specific ones; even the adventure-shounen anime has become iconic thanks to how its fight sequences are built up, some of the best examples of which can be seen in Naruto, Bleach, Dragonball Z, etc. In the recently concluded first part of the second season of Netflix’s anime adaptation of Kengan Ashura, viewers similarly get to witness a number of fights that will undoubtedly be regarded as iconic in years to come.
Even though our protagonist, Tokita Ohma,...
Even though our protagonist, Tokita Ohma,...
- 9/25/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
The third season of Netflix’s original anime adaptation of Kengan Ashura has returned after a four year break and has brought its signature flair along with all the blood, grit, and sweat the multitude of fighters have to offer. The second season ended with the series protagonist, Tokita Ohma, defeating the top contender for winning the Kengan Elimination Tournament, the strongest fighter of the Kure clan, Raian Kure, in a vicious battle. His win ensured the safety of Ohma’s manager, Kazuo Yamashita’s son, Kenzo, from the assault of the Kure clan as well.
On the other hand, Ohma’s mortal enemy, Kiryu, becomes furious at seeing him sparing Raian’s life and aims to face Ohma down the line one way or another. The second round of the Kengan Tournament has only just begun, and fighters are already marking the opponents they wish to test themselves against.
On the other hand, Ohma’s mortal enemy, Kiryu, becomes furious at seeing him sparing Raian’s life and aims to face Ohma down the line one way or another. The second round of the Kengan Tournament has only just begun, and fighters are already marking the opponents they wish to test themselves against.
- 9/21/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
This article is presented by Paramount Pictures.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem brings back the iconic reptilian quadruplets for another wild adventure in the animated world of New York City. But for this story, director Jeff Rowe and writers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, and Rowe himself bring two new ideas to the screen: casting actual teenagers as the Turtles themselves and applying their own unique spin on the current trend of stylized, exaggerated visuals, jump-started by Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and continued with Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and The Mitchells vs. The Machines, which Rowe also co-wrote and co-directed.
Still, there’s a plethora of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles visions out there: several comics, more than five different TV shows, and six movies, not to mention the churn of toys and merchandise that have spawned from Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s original creation.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem brings back the iconic reptilian quadruplets for another wild adventure in the animated world of New York City. But for this story, director Jeff Rowe and writers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, and Rowe himself bring two new ideas to the screen: casting actual teenagers as the Turtles themselves and applying their own unique spin on the current trend of stylized, exaggerated visuals, jump-started by Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and continued with Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and The Mitchells vs. The Machines, which Rowe also co-wrote and co-directed.
Still, there’s a plethora of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles visions out there: several comics, more than five different TV shows, and six movies, not to mention the churn of toys and merchandise that have spawned from Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s original creation.
- 7/22/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
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