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Arshad Nadeem’s 92.97m javelin throw has sets a new modern-era record. However, this athlete’s historic feat remains unbeaten
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Witch Watch Anime Unveils Voice Cast & Staff With First Trailer; Details Inside
Shonen Jump is known for its comedy manga, including Kenta Shinohara’s Witch Watch. The series, known for its absurdist writing and heartfelt romance, has been underrated for years. However, it is set to receive recognition with an anime adaptation in April 2025 by Bibury Animation Studios. The teaser trailer was released alongside the announcement, showcasing the series’ potential for success in the anime industry. Witch Watch is a must-read for fans of Shinohara’s previous works.
Just from the teaser trailer, the Witch Watch anime appears to be doing a great job of bringing the original Shonen Jump manga to life, and once it finally premieres, the series will receive far more attention from fans and critics alike.
The first additions to the voice cast for the Witch Watch anime include the likes of Ryota Suzuki as Morihito Otogi, Rina Kawaguchi as Nico Wakatsuki, Tomori Kusunoki as Nemu Miyao, Kohei Amasaki as Kanshi Kazamatsuri, and Kaito Ishikawa as Magami Keigo. These five characters play a key role in the series’ first set of wacky adventures, and form the main cast we’ll be following throughout the rest of the series as well when Witch Watch makes its full anime debut next Spring.
Witch Watch series focuses on Nico Wakatsuki, a teenage witch who, after completing her magical training, moves into a house with her childhood friend Morihito Otogi, a human-looking ogre. Due to their families’ ancestral history, Morihito is to become Nico’s familiar and protect her. Nico also hopes this will help them become a couple, as he is her longtime crush. As the story progresses, Nico and Morihito find themselves forced to deal with the various supernatural and legendary beings they encounter while also trying to solve all the unpredictable problems Nico’s magic causes in their daily lives.
The manga has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump since February 2021, with its chapters collected into seventeen tankōbon volumes as of July 2024. The manga can be found in both Viz Media’s digital Shonen Jump library or Shueisha’s MangaPlus service.
They tease the manga as such, “Morihito, a boy with the strength of an ogre, is about to start living together with his childhood friend Niko, who is training to be a witch. NIko’s magic leads to all sorts of unpredictable trouble, and with two teens under one roof… Let the fantastical antics begin! Magical comedy series by Kenta Shinohara creator of SKET DANCE and Astra Lost in Space.”
Witch Watch’s teaser trailer showcases the manga’s colorful nature through high-quality visuals and animation. Bibury Animation Studios, known for their work on anime like The Quintessential Quintuplets and The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, will showcase their visual appeal in Witch Watch.
The series also aims to tell a story with humor and capturing genuine human moments from the cast, whether it’s the main romance between Nico and Morihito or a piece of drama. Kenta Shinohara’s balance of comedy and drama will be evident in Witch Watch, making it a promising series to watch in 2025.
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Aadujeevitham director Blessy reacts to controversy surrounding Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer at Kerala State Film Awards
Aadujeevitham, directed by Blessy, swept the Kerala State Film Awards 2024, claiming nine honors including Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Popular Film. Despite this success, some cinephiles expressed dissatisfaction with the jury’s choice of Aadujeevitham for the Best Popular Film 2023 category, arguing that the film had its major theatrical release only in 2024.
In a recent conversation with Manorama News, director Blessy addressed the controversy surrounding Aadujeevitham’s recognition as the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the Kerala State Film Awards. Blessy acknowledged the legitimacy of the criticism, noting that the film did indeed debut in theaters in March 2024.
He further mentioned that he would have no objections if the jury decided to revoke the award and select a different film for the category in the future.
However, Blessy did not shy away from expressing his dismay over the omission of veteran music composer AR Rahman from the Kerala State Film Awards 2024. He shared that the iconic songs and original score Rahman created for Aadujeevitham were unjustly overlooked by the awards jury.
The director mentioned that while the legendary music composer might not be concerned about the lack of recognition, he personally felt the impact of this oversight, as the music was essential to conveying the film’s themes of survival and struggle.
He said, “The music was the heart of the film, deeply woven into the entire scripting process. We chose A.R. Rahman because the music was a cornerstone of the movie.”
At the recently concluded 70th National Film Awards, A R Rahman secured the award for Best Music Director (Background Score) for his work in the film Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1.
Aadujeevitham, directed by Blessy, is a poignant survival drama that has garnered significant attention in the Malayalam film industry. Based on the novel by Benyamin, the film tells the harrowing story of Najeeb, played by Prithviraj Sukumaran, who embarks on a journey from Kerala to Saudi Arabia in search of a better life, only to find himself ensnared in a brutal reality of forced labor.
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