Ani-news April 2025

It's that time again to check out the news for the month, also some cool announcements as well.

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Akira’s Live-Action Movie Finally Gets Positive Update: https://comicbook.com/anime/news/akira-live-action-movie-update/

Solo leveling season 1 pre orders: https://www.ign.com/articles/where-to-buy-solo-leveling-season-one-blu-ray 

Japan train station officials railing at trespassing Evangelion fans: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250409/p2g/00m/0na/031000c

Japan city hall has a giant robot?: https://soranews24.com/2025/04/26/city-hall-in-japan-now-has-a-giant-evangelion-robot-statue-in-its-lobby%E3%80%90videos%E3%80%91/

'They Need to Do a Better Job': Cowboy Bebop Star Finally Addresses Anime to Netflix Live-Action Flop: https://www.cbr.com/cowboy-bebop-daniella-pineda-netflix-fail/

Holy Grail Manga Auctioned for $1,200 – Pristine 1984 Shonen Jump (Debut of Dragon Ball) Ignites Bidding Frenzy: https://otakukart.com/holy-grail-manga-auctioned-for-1200-pristine-1984-shonen-jump-debut-of-dragon-ball-ignites-bidding-frenzy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJy5kNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHu__cZWveAFHTIysgPwLTqruJ2JN5L-s1cRTrLRv4kbhFrc4Scc4HvKV-5s3_aem_jOPhWhNUF_lzrhW3uVT57A

Construction to Commence for the World’s Only Dragon Ball Theme Park!: https://en.dragon-ball-official.com/news/01_2533.html

"Why Is It Not In Japan?": A Dragon Ball Theme Park Is Underway, But There's One Glaring Issue: https://screenrant.com/dragon-ball-theme-park-saudi-arabia-not-japan/

Cowboy Bebop's Creator Is Back With a New Anime, But His First Comeback Pitch Was Totally Shut Down: https://screenrant.com/cowboy-bebop-creator-new-anime-space-dandy-lazarus-original-plan/