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Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Jinwoo's McEgg to Maomao's oatmeal: McDonald's reveals 10 anime characters' go-to morning meals
Popular fast food chain McDonald's didn't just flip its golden arches into a 'W' to officially drop its manga-inspired 'WcDonald's' menu, it made what anime fans have been obsessing over for years, finally real. We've seen it a dozen times in anime: characters gulping down oversized meals, usually right before a big showdown. To answer this, starting February 26, 2024, select outlets welcomed the name change as part of a full-on campaign. And then, during the 2025 Anime Awards, McDonald's levelled up their game, revealing what 10 iconic anime characters would order for breakfast if they walked into a real store. Also read: Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, and more anime targeted by cybercriminals: Kaspersky report Senior Marketing Director Guillaume Huin dropped individual posts of anime's biggest foodie crossover to celebrate award wins. Each one came with an animated shot of the classic fast-food bag and a label showing a different character's order, waiting to grab their meal at the table. One Piece character Luffy went for a steak, egg, and cheese bagel. For a guy who pulls off god-tier stunts, the pick felt underwhelming. But then he added extra steak, bacon, and sausage, still not nearly enough to match that buffed-up physique. Fans were quick to point out this is the same guy who clears an entire fridge in one go and is a big meat lover. A post shared by McDonald's (@mcdonalds) Also read: What is Frieren? Highest-rated anime that beat Solo Leveling, Dandadan with 29 Crunchyroll nods in 2025 Guillaume explained that the idea was very last minute, and 'This campaign was made to celebrate the Anime Awards. Each McDonald's breakfast order and design was thought out based on the personality of the character. The concept of WcDonald's started back in 1983 in an anime called Cat's Eye, and ever since, hundreds of anime shows and movies have used the name, some like Cowboy Bebop, InuYasha, Sally the Witch. Later, when the food brand officially collaborated, they rolled out manga/anime-inspired packaging, a new limited-edition sauce, promotional posters, anime-style episodes/shorts, etc.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Craving the thrill of Attack on Titan? These 5 anime deliver big time
The Japanese dark fantasy anime Attack on Titan has left a lasting impression on fans, thanks to its exceptional storytelling and animation. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity hides behind massive walls to escape man-eating Titans, the series follows Eren Yeager and his close friends Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlert. If you're a fan of AOT and craving more anime with a similar tone and intensity, we've got some great recommendations for you. Anime like Attack on Titan to watch Tokyo Ghoul - Crunchyroll Tokyo Ghoul is a horror-filled dark fantasy series. It takes place in a world where flesh-eating ghouls exist hidden among humans. The story follows college student Ken Kaneki, whose life takes a dramatic turn after a violent encounter with a ghoul transforms him into a half-ghoul, half-human hybrid. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - Crunchyroll The story takes place in a world where alchemy is the most advanced form of science. It centers on brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, who defy natural laws in an attempt to bring their mother back to life using alchemy. The series features deep world-building, gripping plot twists, and thought-provoking moral questions that captivate viewers throughout. Dorohedoro - Netflix In the dark and unusual city called Hole, sorcerers from a different dimension carry out experiments on humans. Cursed with a reptile's head, a man named Caiman seeks answers. Like Attack on Titan, the show mixes intense battles with fascinating supernatural elements. Vinland Saga - Netflix Set in the era of the Vikings, Vinland Saga tells the story of Thorfinn, a young warrior seeking revenge on the mercenary responsible for his father's death. The anime is celebrated for its powerful storytelling, well-developed characters, and breathtaking visuals. Death Note - Crunchyroll The story of Death Note revolves around Light Yagami, an exceptionally smart student who finds a mysterious notebook that gives him the ability to kill anyone whose name he writes down.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards: 'Solo Leveling' dominates, 'Attack on Titan' makes history — Complete winners list
The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, held at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, was a star-studded ceremony that attracted a record-breaking 51 million votes from fans around the world. Organized by Crunchyroll, the annual event celebrated achievements across 28 categories, honoring both emerging talent and industry veterans. Solo Leveling was crowned Anime of the Year, capping off a landmark night in which the Korean-originated series swept nine awards — including Best Action Anime, Best New Series, and Best Score. The wins marked a pivotal moment for Korean animation, underscoring its rising influence on the global anime stage. Here's a look at the complete winners list: 'Solo Leveling' wins big Solo Leveling wins Anime of the Year at the 2025 #AnimeAwards! 🏆 Boasting a perfect 100% score on the Tomatometer and a 93% audience rating, Solo Leveling turned its critical and commercial success into a dominant awards run — triumphing over industry heavyweights like One Piece, Attack on Titan, and Demon Slayer. Adapted from Chugong's bestselling web novel, the series not only claimed the top prize but also earned recognition in multiple categories, including: Best New Series Best Action Anime Best Score (Hiroyuki Sawano) Best Main Character (Sung Jin-woo) Best Ending Sequence ("request" by krage) Best Voice Artist Performance in English, Brazilian Portuguese, and Castilian Spanish Film of the Year: 'Look Back' A story we won't forget, Look Back wins Film of the Year at the 2025 #AnimeAwards! In a night filled with standout titles, Look Back emerged as Film of the Year. Directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama and based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's stirring one-shot manga, the film was praised for its quiet intensity and emotional weight. 'Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc' scores two wins A fan-favorite then and now, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc wins Best Continuing Series at the 2025 #AnimeAwards! The series dazzled once again, earning dual awards for Best Continuing Series and Best Animation — proof that its momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Global Impact Award: 'Attack on Titan' Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 to Present Attack on Titan with First Ever Global Impact Award In a historic moment, Attack on Titan was honored with the inaugural Global Impact Award, recognizing its profound cultural and artistic legacy. Director Yuichiro Hayashi accepted the award on behalf of studio MAPPA and the franchise's creators, following the release of Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK. Other major winners Best Original Anime: Ninja Kamui Best Director: Keiichiro Saito (Frieren: Beyond Journey' End) Best Supporting Character: Fern (Frieren) Best Romance Anime: Blue Box Best Isekai Anime: Re:Zero – Season 3
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Yuichiro Hayashi receiving first-ever Global Impact Award for Attack on Titan leaves anime fans emotional: 'Well deserved, King'
The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place on Sunday (May 25) at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, celebrating the year's best in anime. Solo Leveling dominated the night with six major wins, including the coveted Anime of the Year title. Look Back was crowned as Film of the Year. But the most emotional highlight came when the first-ever Global Impact Award was presented to the legendary Attack on Titan, recognised for its massive contribution to anime's global popularity. A photo of director Yuichiro Hayashi, who helmed the anime's fourth and final season, accepting the award quickly went viral, stirring nostalgia among Attack on Titan fans. Attack on Titan wins first-ever Global Impact Award In a landmark moment, Attack on Titan was honoured with the first-ever Global Impact Award, recognising its profound cultural and artistic influence on anime and beyond. Director Yuichiro Hayashi accepted the award on behalf of studio MAPPA and the creators, following the release of Attack on Titan: The Last Attack. Speaking to Variety about the newly introduced category, Crunchyroll's Chief Operating Officer Gita Rebbapragada said, 'This year, we're proud to introduce the new Global Impact Award. We recently commissioned a study with National Research Group that explores just how important anime is to fans, especially Gen Z. For example, nearly 40% of teen anime fans consider anime a meaningful part of who they are, and 30% say it has influenced their outlook on life.' She added that the award aims to 'honor the series and films leaving a mark on culture and global fans alike.' Fans react to Yuichiro Hayashi receiving the Global Impact Award for Attack on Titan. The picture of animator Yuichiro Hayashi accepting the award on behalf of the team is being widely shared on X, with fans calling it a fitting tribute to an anime that defined a generation and opened the door to a whole new world. One fan wrote, "I miss reading the weekly anime-only discussion threads so much. It was such a peak era." I miss reading the weekly anime only discussion threads so much. It was such a peak era. "Ayy, my guy Yuichiro, killing' it! Well deserved, king," another added." Ayy, my guy Yuichiro Killin' it! 🔥 Well deserved, king. A third chimed in, "It must be an oddly surreal feeling to hold the first global award, deserved, he worked hard!" Must be an oddly surreal feeling to hold the first global award, deserved, he worked hard! "So deserving, not only for Attack on Titan but what his entire team did for the anime in, God forbid, horrible conditions," one user mentioned. So deserving, not only for Attack On Titan but what his entire team did for the anime in god forbid horrible can suck my shit. I am not supporting that studio for any upcoming project. More about Attack on Titan Based on Hajime Isayama's bestselling manga, Attack on Titan has become one of the most iconic anime series of all time. With over 140 million manga copies sold worldwide, the anime is widely recognised as a cultural force. The anime first aired in 2013 and wrapped up in late 2023 after four powerful seasons. The final arc, released in multiple parts, concluded with the special feature-length finale Attack on Titan: The Last Attack in 2024. From start to finish, the show gripped viewers with its dark themes, political undercurrents, and deeply human questions about war, freedom, and survival. Three of its seasons hold a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and the series overall boasts over 95% in audience ratings, proving the power it holds over anime fans.
Biz Bahrain
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Biz Bahrain
Over 250,000 cyberattacks disguised as anime: Kaspersky explores the dangers behind Gen Z's favorite shows and platforms
From Naruto to Attack on Titan, cybercriminals are increasingly using anime and other Gen Z favorites as bait. In a new report covering Q2 2024 – Q1 2025, Kaspersky has found over 250,000 cyberattacks disguised as popular anime among other shows and streaming platforms favored by younger audience. To help Gen Z recognize these and other cyber risks, Kaspersky is launching 'Case 404' — an interactive cybersecurity game, teaching how to protect their digital lives. For many members of Generation Z, streaming is more than a pastime, it's a way of life that provides connection to the characters, worlds and fandoms that define their identity. From anime to nostalgia-fueled movie marathons, Gen Z's connection to on-screen worlds runs deep. This unique attachment creates a security paradox: the more emotionally invested the viewer, the easier it is to trick them, and Gen Z's enthusiasm is proving dangerously exploitable. This is extremely evident in anime culture. Over 65% of Gen Z regularly watch anime, making them the most anime-engaged generation in history. For our analysis, Kaspersky's experts selected five popular anime titles among Gen Z: Naruto, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen. Kaspersky found 251,931 attempts to deliver malware or unwanted files disguised under the names of these anime titles. Cybercriminals are tapping into the trust and affection Gen Z has for these series, often using bait like 'exclusive episodes', 'leaked scenes', or 'premium access'. Among anime titles, Naruto took the top spot, despite first airing more than two decades ago. Over the reported period, it was used as bait in 114,216 attempted attacks. Demon Slayer followed with 44,200 attack attempts. Its meteoric rise in recent years, amplified by viral moments and a growing global fanbase, made it a natural target for cybercriminals looking to ride the wave of hype. Meanwhile, Attack on Titan — a long-standing favorite — ranked third with 39,433 detected attempts to distribute malicious content. Apart from anime, Kaspersky also analyzed five iconic films and series that continue to resonate with Gen Z: Shrek, Stranger Things, Twilight, Inside Out 2, and Deadpool & Wolverine. These shows alone accounted for 43,302 attack attempts with a pronounced spike in attention to these titles from cybercriminals at the beginning of 2025. This is primarily connected to the rise of attacks on Shrek, with over 36,000 attempts in total and a sharp spike in March 2025, double the monthly average for 2024. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV Plus and HBO Max have reshaped movies, series, and anime watching into an immersive, on-demand experience that caters to Gen Z's love of personalized content and global storytelling. However, this has also created fertile ground for cybercriminals. Kaspersky detected 96,288 attempts to distribute malicious or unwanted files disguised as the names of these major streaming platforms. Unlike seasonal trends, streaming platforms offer a continuous flow of content, from highly anticipated premieres to hidden gems that viewers discover months or even years after release. When examining which streaming services were most frequently used by cybercriminals, Netflix stood out by far, involved in 85,679 attack attempts and associated with over 2.8 million phishing pages imitating its branding. Cybercriminals take advantage of the constant traffic, broad global reach, and frequent subscription-based activity. They mimic login pages, share 'free trial' links, or spoof password reset emails with full knowledge of how central Netflix is to Gen Z's digital routine. As Gen Z's daily life becomes inseparable from streaming platforms, fandom spaces, and social media communities, cyberthreats evolve to mirror their interests. To meet this challenge, Kaspersky has launched an interactive online game, 'Case 404', designed specifically for Gen Z. 'Case 404' invites players to become cyber-detectives and solve immersive cybercrime cases. Through this digital adventure, Kaspersky is not just highlighting risks but empowering Gen Z to develop their mindset and skillset to stay safe in an increasingly vulnerable online world. As a reward for completing the game, participants receive a discount on Kaspersky Premium, giving them trusted tools they need to navigate the digital world safely. 'As the world of entertainment continues to evolve, so do the tactics used by cybercriminals to exploit popular content, whether through fake downloads or fraudulent merchandise offers. From beloved anime like Naruto and Demon Slayer to the latest blockbusters like Inside Out 2, scammers have found new ways to take advantage of Gen Z's affinity for digital culture and streaming platforms. With the rise of these cyberthreats, it's more important than ever for young users to stay vigilant and understand how to protect themselves online,' comments Vasily Kolesnikov, security expert at Kaspersky. To watch favorite shows safely, Kaspersky recommends: ● Check out the interactive online game, 'Case 404' by Kaspersky, explicitly designed for Gen Z to learn how to stay safe in an increasingly vulnerable online world. ● Always use a legitimate, paid subscription when accessing streaming services and ensure you're using apps from official marketplaces or the official websites. ● Always verify the authenticity of websites before entering any personal information. Stick to trusted, official pages when watching or downloading content and double-check URLs and company name spellings to avoid phishing sites. ● Be cautious about the file extensions you're downloading. Video files should not have .exe or .msi extensions — these are typically associated with harmful programs. ● Use a reliable security solution, like Kaspersky Premium, to detect malicious attachments that could compromise your data. ● Ensure secure browsing and safe messaging with Kaspersky VPN, protecting your IP address and preventing data leaks.
