LOS ANGELES, CA – The excitement in the anime community is palpable as TMS Entertainment officially announces the upcoming premiere of Bananya Season 3: Bananya Around the World on Crunchyroll, set to debut in October 2024! With eager fans anticipating the continuation of this beloved series, TMS Entertainment has also unveiled a brand-new visual that introduces delightful new characters, including the adorable “Baby Sweet” and the mischievous “Manul.”

To get a sneak peek of the new adventures awaiting fans, be sure to check out the latest trailer available here.

A Celebrated Return

Reflecting on the momentous announcement, Masami Tokunaga, Senior Vice President of TMS Entertainment USA, states, “I’m excited to see the tiny ‘Baby Sweet’ and the big ‘Manul’ expand the mischievous and adorable world of Bananya even more. From one Bananya lover to another, I hope you all enjoy the new world!”

The return of fan-favorite voice actors has also been confirmed for this season. Yuki Kaji will reprise his role as the titular Bananya, as well as lend his voice to new characters, including Manul. Similarly, Ayumu Murase will return, bringing to life both returning and new bananya characters, including the adorable Baby Sweet.

Voices of Excitement

With so much anticipation building up, both Kaji and Murase have shared their thoughts regarding this new season. Kaji expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Thank you for waiting everyone! A new era of Bananya is returning! Yay! It’s been 5 years since the last production. The time has come again for me to take on the challenge as a voice actor and bring this adorable world and its creatures to life! I’m so grateful for the good fortune I’ve met with Bananya. While you catch up on the previous installments of Bananya, I hope you get even more excited for the 3rd season! Nya!”

Murase joined in on the excitement, stating, “Finally, the 3rd season! This time many new bananyas will appear. Kaji-san and I are working together to tackle these new roles, so please look forward to it!”

Meet the New Faces

In this season’s adventure, the story takes Bananya around the globe, introducing even more charming characters alongside the beloved cast. New characters promise to elevate the hilarity and heartwarming moments that fans have come to cherish.

About Bananya: A Brief History

For those unfamiliar with the phenomenon that is Bananya, the character originated from Q-LiA and first made waves in the anime world with its debut in July 2016. The series quickly captivated audiences with its cute characters and intriguing lore, leading to a sequel, Bananya and the Curious Bunch, in October 2019.

What to Look Forward To

In Bananya Around the World, fans will follow Bananya on new escapades with Baby Sweet and Manul by exploring the corners of this whimsical universe and experiencing all the mischief and magic they have to offer. This season’s storyline promises to bring fans even more joy as they venture alongside their favorite characters.

Join the Bananya Community

To stay updated on all things Bananya, follow the official accounts on X and Instagram, and visit the official website.

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Final Thoughts

As we gear up for the return of Bananya in October 2024, the spirit of this adorable series is sure to entice both longtime fans and newcomers alike. With new characters, fresh adventures, and an enthusiastic cast, Bananya Around the World seems poised to capture the hearts of audiences once again. Grab your bananas and settle in for an adventure beyond your wildest dreams!

Stay tuned for more updates from TMS Entertainment, one of Japan’s leading anime studios known for delivering beloved titles like BAKI, Dr. STONE, and LUPIN THE 3rd. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for the latest announcements!

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Expand your domain and grab the first-ever garlic sauce to hit the menu, for a limited time, exclusively on the McDonald’s App

CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ — Get ready to harness the immeasurable power of our favorite jujutsu sorcerers as McDonald’s partners with “JUJUTSU KAISEN” to launch the new Special Grade Garlic Sauce, exclusively on the McDonald’s App beginning July 9. Inspired by the iconic Black Garlic Sauce from McDonald’s Japan, the Special Grade Garlic Sauce introduces a new arc in our sauce line-up, containing notes of garlic and soy sauce, balanced with a slight tangy sweetness.

The new sauce packaging will feature eight unique lid designs starring fan-favorite characters from the hit anime series. Collect them all to reach your peak strength:

• Yuji Itadori – A rare talent not seen in a thousand years who is able to withstand the poison of Sukuna and become his human vessel.
• Megumi Fushiguro – A genius who enrolled as a 2nd grade sorcerer and the only first-year student allowed to carry out solo missions.
• Nobara Kugisaki – A strong-willed 3rd grade jujutsu sorcerer who came to Tokyo from the countryside.
• Satoru Gojo – The strongest special grade sorcerer and teacher at Tokyo Jujutsu High.
• Kento Nanami – A junior of Gojo who became a salaryman, but later returned to Tokyo Jujutsu High to become a 1st grade sorcerer – the most adult of adults.
• Suguru Geto – A villain special grade sorcerer whose goal is to create a paradise for sorcerers, free of humans.
• Mahito – A curse that originated from humans who can change the appearance of a person by touching their soul.
• Sukuna – A king who survived more than a thousand years ago and still threatens this world after his death.

A Sorcerer-Worthy Meal and Deal
Grab the Special Grade Garlic Sauce for free with any order of Chicken McNuggets®, or pair it with your go-to order on the McDonald’s App to make a meal fit for any sorcerer. And each purchase of the sauce also unlocks a 30-day free trial of Crunchyroll, where you can watch full episodes of “JUJUTSU KAISEN” and more of your favorite anime content. Crunchyroll trial offer terms apply.

JUJUTSU KAISEN at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race
Catch a sneak peek of the new sauce designs as NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace and his 23XI Racing team take on the second annual Chicago Street Race this Sunday, July 7. The power of Sukuna will be on full display as Bubba’s #23 Toyota Camry will be outfitted in a McDonald’s JUJUTSU KAISEN-themed paint scheme, equipped with special grade energy, Sukuna’s face and the JUJUTSU KAISEN logo.

Starting July 9, activate your domain expansion and head to the McDonald’s App to order a taste of the Special Grade Garlic Sauce and snag all your favorite “JUJUTSU KAISEN” characters for a limited time, while supplies last.

About McDonald’s USA  
McDonald’s USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald’s approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, and follow us on social: X, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. 

About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and membership Premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles, and manga.

Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts—top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast.

Crunchyroll is available on 15 platforms, including most gaming consoles.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

©2024 Crunchyroll, LLC. All rights reserved. CRUNCHYROLL and the Crunchyroll logo are registered trademarks of Crunchyroll, LLC. 

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About JUJUTSU KAISEN
Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. One day, to save a classmate who has been attacked by curses, he eats the finger of Ryomen Sukuna, taking the curse into his own soul. From then on, he shares one body with Ryomen Sukuna. Guided by the most powerful of sorcerers, Satoru Gojo, Itadori is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses… and thus begins the heroic tale of a boy who became a curse to exorcise a curse, a life from which he could never turn back.

The anime series JUJUTSU KAISEN is produced by TOHO animation and based on the best-selling manga of the same title written and illustrated by Gege Akutami. It is currently serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, which has over 90 million copies in circulation. In the US, the manga is published by VIZ Media. The anime series was named Anime of the Year by the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2021 and the global blockbuster prequel film, JUJUTSU KAISEN 0, was awarded Best Anime Film at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2023 and earned around $180 million in global theatrical box office revenue. Season 2 of the anime series was named Anime of the Year at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2024.

JUJUTSU KAISEN Showpage: www.crunchyroll.com/jujutsu-kaisen
Official English Facebook: www.facebook.com/jujutsu.kaisen.official
Official English Twitter: www.twitter.com/Jujutsu_Kaisen_
Official English Instagram: www.instagram.com/jujutsukaisen

About TOHO animation
An animation label of TOHO CO., LTD.

The label started with the TV anime “MAJESTIC PRINCE,” which aired in April 2013, and has since expanded to include “JUJUTSU KAISEN,” “My Hero Academia,” “HAIKYU!!,” “Dr. STONE,” “SPYxFAMILY,” “TRIGUN STAMPEDE,” “Kaiju No.8,” “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” as well as movies such as “Your Name.,” “GODZILLA” series, “SPYxFAMILY CODE: White” and “Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle.”

Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tohoanimation

Official Twitter: https://x.com/TOHOanimation

Official English Twitter: https://x.com/TOHOanimationEN

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HONG KONG /PRNewswire/ — Incubase Studio, an entertainment experience producer and organizer based in Hong Kong, is set to launch the highly anticipated Incubase Arena in Hong Kong in late April. In collaboration with Anima Tokyo, Incubase Arena is situated on the 1st floor of Anima Tokyo in Tsim Sha Tsui’s Canton Road, aiming to become a regional hub of Japanese anime extertainment experience for locals and tourists from around the globe. The venue will feature limited-edition experience exhibitions, pop-up stores, and an anime-themed café.

The inaugural exhibition at Incubase Arena, The Fullmetal Alchemist Exhibition, is set to run from April 29th to June 11th, marking an exciting addition to Incubase Studio’s ongoing series of touring exhibitions across Asia. Incubase Arena will continue to host a variety of events in the coming months in collaboration with animation franchises, such as F&B co-brand partnership, offering visitors themed food and drink delights alongside the exhibitions. These partnerships promise to make Incubase Arena a hub of excitement and celebration for anime enthusiasts within the city and beyond.

Incubase Studio is dedicated to delivering exceptional event spaces tailored to cultural and entertainment experiences of the highest caliber. “Our goal is to cultivate a dynamic community that thrives on shared interests and passion for favourite entertainment franchises, spanning anime, films, video games, board games, and more,” shared Sion Yip, Founder and Managing Director of Incubase Studio. Sion brings over 20 years of expertise in branding, physical and digital entertainment, animation and movie production.

Incubase Arena represents a visionary expansion of Incubase Studio’s business into experience production, serving as a pivotal step in engaging a diverse range of customers from Hong Kong and beyond. “Our collaboration with Anima Tokyo demonstrates our deep admiration for Japanese Anime IPs (Intellectual Property). We recognize their immense potential in the Southeast Asia markets and have strategic plans for further development in the region,” added Sion Yip.

Touring Experiences in Asia
Incubase Studio is at the forefront of pushing the limits of physical attractions and experiences, curating captivating and top-tier experiences from concept to realization. They partner with leading entertainment franchises such as animation series One Piece, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen and manga Attack on Titan, as well as Hollywood productions The Conjuring Universe, Frozen and The Minions.

The company is breaking barriers in production with their touring experience model, which features quicker turnaround times, wider geographic distribution by visiting multiple countries annually, and an asset-light approach. This nimbler touring framework makes their productions increasingly attractive to commercial real estate and entertainment facility operators across Asia.

Their touring experiences, such as the One Piece “The Great Era of Piracy” Exhibition Asia Tour, have attracted anime fans from various regions, with plans to expand to more locations across Asia this year. Incubase Studio is also known for curating the highly acclaimed The Conjuring Universe Tour, a heart-pounding walk-through experience featuring set recreations inspired by iconic scenes from the most successful horror franchise of all time. After the launches in Malaysia and Taiwan, this experience exhibition will continue its tour in Asia.

Exciting Adventures Ahead
In 2024, Incubase Studio has ambitious plans to deliver an even more exhilarating lineup of adventures across Asia. Building upon the success of collaboration with One Piece and The Conjuring Universe, they aim to captivate audiences with more beloved entertainment franchises like Peppa Pig, Dragon Ball, and Crayon Shinchan all to be brought to live.

Sion proudly stated, “We’ve already produced over 100 licensing projects in successful collaborations with international licensors such as Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Universal, Sanrio, Toei Animation and more. Our commitment to delivering exciting and immersive experiences remains unwavering, as we continue to expand our offerings to consumers in Asia.”

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With their sights set on expanding their footprint, the passionate team of Incubase Studio is poised to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact in both local and international markets. People can anticipate an extraordinary journey filled with excitement, innovation and a profound appreciation for the art form.

About Incubase Studio
At Incubase Studio, imaginations are conceived into reality. The studio curates the most exciting immersive experiences to celebrate and connect fandoms worldwide. Incubase Studio is an industry leader in the curation of unique immersive experiences of the highest quality with engaging storytelling and interactive devices. Based in Hong Kong, Incubase has built an extensive network of local and international partners throughout the years to efficiently execute event planning and touring operations.
www.incubasestudio.com 

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