For ten years now the TOHO's animation branch has provided us with heart-pounding sports in the form of Yowamushi Pedal and Haikyu!!, epic conflicts in the form of JUJUTSU KAISEN and My Hero Academia, and the consistently entertaining SPY x FAMILY, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, and so many more titles.
Today, in honor of all of these outstanding titles, the firm presented a visual commemorating its tenth anniversary and announced preparations for their most expansive exhibit to date at the AnimeJapan expo that will be held later this year.
Check out the 10th Anniversary Visual!
On top of the anime pictured above—Yowamushi Pedal, Haikyu!!, My Hero Academia, Dr. STONE, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, SPY x FAMILY, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten and ONIMAI: I'm Now Your Sister—the TOHO animation booth will also showcase the recently announced The Apothecary Diaries anime, the PSYCHO-PASS PROVIDENCE film, Kaiju No. 8, five brand-new short films and more.
Crunchyroll released an announcement that the AnimeJapan 2023 expo is scheduled to take place on March 25-26, so keep an eye out for more coverage on the even here, and over on their website as well!
While we are going down memory lane, here are a few of the promotional trailers for some of our favorite series TOHO animation's has produced!
My Hero Academia
The series is set in a world where almost everyone has superpowers known as "Quirks." The story follows a young boy named Izuku Midoriya, who dreams of becoming a hero despite being born without a Quirk. Izuku enrolls in U.A. High School, a prestigious academy for aspiring heroes, and joins a class of other young students with unique Quirks. Together, they learn to harness their powers and develop their skills under the guidance of experienced heroes. Throughout the series, Izuku and his classmates face numerous challenges and battles against powerful villains. They also confront personal struggles and must overcome their own fears and doubts to become true heroes.
SPY x FAMILY
The anime follows the story of Twilight, a spy who is tasked with infiltrating an elite school to get close to a target. In order to do this, he decides to create a fake family and adopt a telepathic girl named Anya, and marry an assassin named Yor. The three form an unlikely bond as they try to keep their true identities a secret while navigating the challenges of family life.Throughout the series, the family faces various challenges and obstacles, including dangerous missions and confrontations with powerful enemies. As they work together to overcome these challenges, they begin to form a deeper bond and become a true family.
JUJUTSU KAISEN
The series is set in a world where cursed spirits exist and can harm humans. The story follows a high school student named Yuji Itadori, who becomes involved in the world of Jujutsu sorcerers after he swallows a cursed object to save his friends. This act makes him a host for Sukuna, the King of Curses, and puts him in grave danger.
Yuji joins the Tokyo Metropolitan Magic Technical College to become a Jujutsu sorcerer and learn how to control his new powers. He is mentored by Satoru Gojo, a powerful sorcerer who teaches him how to use cursed energy and fight against cursed spirits.
The series is filled with intense battles, dark themes, and complex characters. As Yuji learns more about the world of Jujutsu sorcerers, he uncovers secrets about his own past and the true nature of Sukuna.
Let us know which of TOHO animation's productions have been your favorite in the comments below!