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AI Controversy at Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll faced backlash for using AI-generated subtitles, causing protests and screening cancellations.New Anime Releases Announced
Crunchyroll announced French dubs for Bocchi the Rock and Re:Zero director's cut.Kagurabachi Manga Launch
The shonen manga Kagurabachi, successor to My Hero Academia, arrives in February 2025.Japan Expo Expansion to Osaka
Japan Expo will be held in Osaka for the first time in April 2025, strengthening cultural ties.Japan Expo 2024, the essential gathering for Japanese culture enthusiasts, has come to a close on a high note, bringing a plethora of exciting announcements and memorable moments. If you missed the event or want to relive its highlights, here’s a recap of what you shouldn’t miss:
AI Stirs Controversy at Crunchyroll Japan Expo 2024
One of the most significant events of this edition was the controversy surrounding Crunchyroll’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for anime translations. The streaming platform had initially planned to premiere the first episode of Re:Zero season 3 with AI-generated subtitles. However, following a wave of protests from fans and French dubbing professionals, Crunchyroll ultimately canceled the screening.
The #TouchePasMaVF movement, launched a few months earlier to denounce the increasing use of AI in dubbing, gained momentum with this incident. Many fans and professionals fear that AI will eventually replace human translators and voice actors, jeopardizing their jobs and the quality of productions. Crunchyroll found itself in the midst of a media storm, forced to disable comments on its website due to the influx of criticism.
Promising Announcements for Anime Fans Japan Expo 2024
Despite the controversy, Crunchyroll bounced back by announcing several new releases that delighted anime fans. Two new series will receive a French dubbed version: Bocchi the Rock, the Konosuba spin-off, and above all, the season 1 of Re:Zero in Director’s Cut version, with its extended 51-minute episodes and a brand new cast of voice actors!
The streaming platform also unveiled a packed schedule for 2025 with numerous DVD and Blu-ray releases, including a collector’s edition for Chainsaw Man. Fans can also look forward to the theatrical release of Bocchi the Rock recap movies.
Hunter x Hunter revient, les actualités de My Hero Academia et bien plus encore !
The Manga Kagurabachi Arrives
Great news for manga lovers: Kagurabachi finally arrives ! This shonen manga, which follows the adventures of Shirou, a blacksmith apprentice seeking revenge, is a true phenomenon in Japan and is considered the worthy successor to titles like My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen. Mark your calendars for February 14, 2025, to discover this explosive and captivating shonen from Kana.
Jujutsu Kaisen chapitre 264 : Un autre personnage principal pourrait-il mourir ?
Japan Expo Goes to Osaka
Finally, Japan Expo will be exported to Japan for the first time in 2025. Join the event on April 26th and 27th in Osaka for a unique experience that promises to bring French and Japanese cultures even closer.
Japan Expo 2024 was an edition rich in emotions and announcements. We eagerly await to see what the 2025 edition has in store for us!
