Anime Avenue: Ghibli's Triumph and Crunchyroll's Lineup

In this edition of PNC Anime Beat, we've got exciting updates from the anime world! Godzilla won an Oscar, Studio Ghibli's latest film is coming soon, Crunchyroll's spring lineup is full of surprises, Toonami is paying tribute to Akira Toriyama, and Miles Atherton is joining Anime Trending's board of directors. Get ready for an adventure into the world of anime!

Show Notes

Godzilla Minus One Film Wins Oscar for Best Visual Effects - https://bit.ly/3wX6fOg

The Boy and the Heron Film to Stream Exclusively on Max - https://bit.ly/48VHtvd

Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Spring 2024 Anime Season - https://bit.ly/3TlYPLR

Toonami to Air Dragon Ball Z Kai Marathon in Honor of Late Creator Akira Toriyama - https://bit.ly/3TCJbgD

Former Crunchyroll Executive Miles Atherton Joins Anime Trending Site's Board - https://bit.ly/3PkjFKD

Episode Transcript

Lance John (00:05):
Hey there, anime enthusiasts.
Welcome to PNC Anime Beat, thesegment where we bring you the
latest from the anime sphere.
I'm your host, Lance John,tuning in with the freshest
updates buzzing in the community.
Let's jump right in and get started.

(00:31):
First up, major congratulations arean order for Tohos latest entry in
the Godzilla Saga, Godzilla minusone, which snagged the Oscar for
best visual effects at the 96th.
Academy Awards, can you believe it?
A Japanese film taking home thisprestigious award for the first time
and against some stiff competitiontoo, with its box office roaring louder

(00:54):
than the king of the monsters himself.
Godzilla minus one has truly left itsmammoth footprint on the film industry,
both in Japan and internationally.
Takashi Yamazaki and his team.
Give yourselves amonstrous pat on the back.
Moving on to another big hitter studio.
Ghibli's The Boy in theHeron, directed by Hial.
Miyazaki is Soaring High withits recent Academy Award for

(01:16):
best-animated feature film.
Talk about keeping the Ghibli magicalive and get ready to stream it
nonstop as it lands exclusively on Max.
This film has been breaking recordsand capturing hearts worldwide.
Reminding us all why we fellin love with Studio Ghibli's
storytelling in the first place.
Are you looking forwardto some binge-watching?

(01:37):
Crunchyroll has covered us with itsspring 2024 lineup bursting with all
sorts of anime goodness, from Spiceand Wolf to the banished former hero.
There's enough variety to satisfyeven the pickiest anime connoisseur.
Something about the promise of newanime makes my geeky heart skip a beat
in a heart-wrenching turn of events.

(01:58):
TMI will host a Dragon Ball z KaiMarathon to honor the genius behind
our beloved Dragon Ball series,Aki Toma, who recently passed away.
Toyama's work shaped many of ourchildhoods, and Tuna's tribute is a
solemn reminder of his incredible legacy.
Let's tune in and pay our respects tothe man who brought us Goku in the gang.

(02:18):
Finally, some industry buzz for you.
Former crunchy roll ACE Miles.
Atherton has joined Anime Trending's boardof directors with a track record like his.
I can't wait to see whatinsights he brings to the table.
Good luck, Miles.
Well, folks, that wraps up today'sstroll through Anime Avenue.
Whether you're hyped about Godzilla'svisual effects, victory, gearing up

(02:39):
for Ghibli Max, planning your crunchyroll marathon, or silently thanking a
curator TOMA for his legendary work.
There's always something newto discover in the anime world.
Thanks for joining me on PNC Anime Beat.
Until next time, keep those eyes glued tothe screen and hearts full of animation.
This has been an exciting segmentfrom the pondering nerd cast.

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