Pondering Nerdcast | 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

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Lance John: Hey there, anime enthusiasts.

Welcome to PNC Anime Beat, the
segment 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.

First up, major congratulations are
an order for Tohos latest entry in

the Godzilla Saga, Godzilla minus
one, which snagged the Oscar for

best visual effects at the 96th.

Academy Awards, can you believe it?

A Japanese film taking home this
prestigious award for the first time

and against some stiff competition
too, with its box office roaring louder

than the king of the monsters himself.

Godzilla minus one has truly left its
mammoth footprint on the film industry,

both in Japan and internationally.

Takashi Yamazaki and his team.

Give yourselves a
monstrous pat on the back.

Moving on to another big hitter studio.

Ghibli's The Boy in the
Heron, directed by Hial.

Miyazaki is Soaring High with
its recent Academy Award for

best-animated feature film.

Talk about keeping the Ghibli magic
alive and get ready to stream it

nonstop as it lands exclusively on Max.

This film has been breaking records
and capturing hearts worldwide.

Reminding us all why we fell
in love with Studio Ghibli's

storytelling in the first place.

Are you looking forward
to some binge-watching?

Crunchyroll has covered us with its
spring 2024 lineup bursting with all

sorts of anime goodness, from Spice
and Wolf to the banished former hero.

There's enough variety to satisfy
even the pickiest anime connoisseur.

Something about the promise of new
anime makes my geeky heart skip a beat

in a heart-wrenching turn of events.

TMI will host a Dragon Ball z Kai
Marathon to honor the genius behind

our beloved Dragon Ball series,
Aki Toma, who recently passed away.

Toyama's work shaped many of our
childhoods, and Tuna's tribute is a

solemn reminder of his incredible legacy.

Let's tune in and pay our respects to
the man who brought us Goku in the gang.

Finally, some industry buzz for you.

Former crunchy roll ACE Miles.

Atherton has joined Anime Trending's board
of directors with a track record like his.

I can't wait to see what
insights he brings to the table.

Good luck, Miles.

Well, folks, that wraps up today's
stroll through Anime Avenue.

Whether you're hyped about Godzilla's
visual effects, victory, gearing up

for Ghibli Max, planning your crunchy
roll marathon, or silently thanking a

curator TOMA for his legendary work.

There's always something new
to discover in the anime world.

Thanks for joining me on PNC Anime Beat.

Until next time, keep those eyes glued to
the screen and hearts full of animation.