ALBAWABA- The Aniplex Online Fest 2023 is back as strong as ever with spectacular Anime line-ups, and live musical shows by bands including KANA-BOON feat. Yuho Kitazawa and Okazakitaiiku!
The live stream will air on Sep. 10, 2023, and will showcase the return and reboot of a beloved Shonen Jump series, and adaptation of a popular Webtoon Manhwa.
Here is Al Bawaba's list of the top upcoming Anime reveal in Aniplex Online Fest 2023:
Ao no Exorcist 'Blue Exorcist' (Shimane Illuminati Saga) [Manga Adaptation]
Blue Exorcist is getting a sequel on Jan.1, 2024, covering the Shimane Illuminati Saga from the manga with a teaser trailer and a visual.
According to Anime News Network, the Blue Exorcist Anime will cover volumes 10-15 of Kazue Katō's original manga. It already has two seasons and a movie.
Studio VOLN will be animating the show with Daisuke Yoshida as the director and Toshiya Ono as a script overseer. Additional cast includes Yurie Oohigashi as character designer and chief animation director, Kohta Yamamoto, and Hiroyuki Sawano as music compositors.
Kuroshitsuji 'Black Butler' (Season 6) [Manga Adaptation]
Black Butler is back and will continue with its sixth installment, the Anime will be directed by Kenjiro Okada and animated by Cloverworks (Spy X Family, Promised Neverland) instead of A-1 Pictures that animated previous seasons.
Fans will witness the return of the long-missed duo of Ciel and Sebastian and the Anime will allegedly cover the Public School arc.
Solo Leveling (Season 1) [Webtoon Adaptation]
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Solo Leveling is a popular Korean Webtoon and light novel written by Chu-Gong and illustrated by Gi Si-Ryeong and Jang Su-Rak. The fan-favorite Webtoon is getting an Anime adaptation by Japan's A-1 Pictures.
This is the first time Solo Leveling is getting an Anime adaptation but the comic is in safe hands since A-1 Pictures are known for their animation and production quality.
How and where to watch Aniplex Online Fest 2023
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If you are interested in watching the Online Fest, Aniplex is streaming it live on their official YouTube channel at 12 PM JST (Japan Standard Time), or attend it live at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo, Japan.
According to Spiel Times, these are the time zones you need to look out for if you don't live in Japan, so adjust your schedule accordingly:
- 8:00 a.m. PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
- 9:00 a.m. MST (Mountain Standard Time)
- 10:00 a.m. CT (Central Time)
- 11:00 a.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time)
- 4:00 p.m. BST (British Summer Time)
- 5:00 p.m. CEST (Central European Summer Time)
- 8:30 p.m. IST (Indian Standard Time)
Visit Aniplex Online Fest 2023's official website for more information on the event!
