Hacking Woes and Epic Shows: This Week in Anime

Kadokawa hit by a cyber attack, some services resume in June. Demon Slayer's final Hashira Training Arc episodes extended in June. Tokyo Revengers spin-off ends winter 2024. Metroid Prime 4 Beyond launches in 2025. Farmagia trailer out, game launches November 1 with an anime project.

Show Notes

Cyber Attack Delays Kadokawa's Releases, Accounting With Niconico Expected to Stay Offline for 1 Month or More - https://bit.ly/3zdXsIT

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Anime Ends With 2 Extended Episodes - https://bit.ly/4eAiDVS

Tokyo Revengers: A Letter from Keisuke Baji Manga Ends in 6th Volume - https://bit.ly/4ev34i1

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Switch Game's Announcement Trailer Reveals 2025 Release - https://bit.ly/4eBVhPM

Farmagia Game's Extended Trailer Unveils Asian Kung-Fu Generation's Theme Song, Anime Project - https://bit.ly/3znGbgj

Episode Transcript

Lance John (00:03):
Welcome to Anime Beat, the pondering nerd segment that
keeps you up to date with the latesthappenings in the anime world.
I'm your host, Lance John.
It's been a while due to lifehappening, but let's dive
into this week's top stories.

(00:24):
First up, KA Corporation has faceda wide scale cyber attack leading to
many of its services being suspended.
This includes its Wangosubsidiaries, KOCO video services.
The company is conducting athorough investigation and expects
it will take about a month.
While some services like Nick Manga areexpected to return by the end of June.

(00:47):
Others will face prolonged suspensions.
Kadokawa has assured that premiummembers and channel operators will
be compensated for the downtime.
This has also affectedpublication releases and
merchandise orders causing delays.
Next fans of Demon Slayer, ksu, no yba.
Get ready for extended episode.

(01:07):
The HASIRA training ARC's finaltwo episodes have been announced to
be longer than usual with episodeseven running for 40 minutes, and
episode eight, stretching to an hour.
Episode seven will premiere on June23rd and episode eight on June 30th.
There will also be a special screeningevent at Toho Cinemas in Shinjuku,
featuring a post screening talk session.

(01:29):
This is exciting news for fans, eagerto see the conclusion of this arc.
In other Manga news, thespinoff series, Tokyo Revenges.
A letter from Keke Bji is ending the fifthvolume revealed that the sixth and final
volume will be released in winter 2024.
Seven.
Cs has licensed the manga and will publishits English edition starting in August.

(01:51):
This series has been a deep diveinto the connection between Fu Mat.
And Keke Bji and its conclusion willundoubtedly be an emotional ride for fans.
Switching gears to gaming, Nintendohas announced that Metro Prime
four Beyond will be released forthe Nintendo Switch in 2025 after
restarting its development in 2019.

(02:12):
Fans eagerly awaited thistitle, the original Metro Prime
Games were groundbreaking.
And with this new installment,we can expect another thrilling
adventure in the metro universe.
Meanwhile, those who needtheir fix can play metro prime
remastered, which is available now.
Lastly, marvelous Europe has releasedan extended trailer for their monster

(02:35):
farming slash action Game Farm.
This trailer doesn't just show offgameplay, but unveils the theme song.
Life is Beautiful by the Asian Kungfugeneration and announces an anime project
in the works set to launch on multipleplatforms, including Switch and pc.
On November 1st.
Faraja allows players to raise andfuse monsters to reclaim the land

(02:59):
from oppressive forces with characterdesigns by fairy tales, hero mima,
it's shaping into a must play game.
That's all for today'sepisode of Anime Beat.
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I'm Lance John signing off.
Until next time, keepthe anime spirit alive.
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