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Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Yandere Dark Elf Episode 9: Sakura Gets Scouted By Publisher—Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More
In ' Debut as a Vendor Part 1,' Sakura finishes her doujinshi starring a sword-wielding heroine based on Bell and asks Hinata and Bell to cosplay and help sell copies. At her home, Bell strips without hesitation and forces Sakura to do the same while trying to get Hinata undress too. At the convention, Hinata is embarrassed to cosplay a female character, though the girls insist. Sakura's manga sells well. During their break, Bell tries to seduce Hinata again before Cecile and Mei arrive dressed as adventurers. Expected plot in Yandere Dark Elf Episode 9 Yandere Dark Elf Episode 9 will continue as with Hinata and Bell dressed as characters from Sakura's manga. Hinata's tussle with the large crowd that arrived at their booth will come to an end as Mei and Cecile arrive to assist with sales. Thanks to their help, Sakura will sell out all her books. She will also end up receiving an offer from a publishing editor. Overjoyed, the group will head to the cosplay plaza in high spirits, though something unexpected and possibly dangerous will happen there, interrupting the celebration. Yandere Dark Elf Episode 9: Release date and where to stream Titled 'Debut as a Vendor Part 2,' Yandere Dark Elf Episode 9 is scheduled to air on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 1:05 am JST, according to the anime's official website. Due to time zone differences, international viewers may be able to watch it on June 1, 2025. In Japan, Yandere Dark Elf Episode 9 will be broadcast on channels like Tokyo MX and BS11, with the uncensored version streaming on Deregula. It will also be available on U-NEXT, ABEMA, and d Anime Store. Internationally, HIDIVE will stream the episode in select regions, including the USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, and France. For more updates from the Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World! anime, stay tuned to Pinkvilla.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Naruto and Hinata's love story explained: How the red thread of fate made them destined to be together'
The hit anime Naruto is famous for its epic fight scenes, tear-jerking plots, and rich character development. One thing that never fails to start a debate amongst fans is Naruto's romance—namely, his coupling with Hinata Hyuga. Where some viewers found it shocking that Naruto wouldn't marry Sakura, many others interpreted his connection to Hinata as destiny's hand. If you ever wanted to know why Naruto and Hinata deservedly ended up together, there's a hugely important cultural reason—and its roots lie in the Red Thread of Fate, an East Asian romantic legend. What is the red thread of fate? The Red Thread of Fate (also known as the Red String of Destiny) is a familiar East Asian myth. According to the myth, two people who are destined to be soulmates are tied together with an invisible red string, usually drawn from a man's thumb to a woman's pinky. Though distance and time may keep them separated, they will always meet again. This myth can be found in just about every anime and drama that touches on the subject, from Your Name, to Tomorrow, to The Last: Naruto the Movie. In Naruto's case, the red thread is represented by something that long-time anime and manga fans will know a lot about—a red scarf. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The red scarf is more than just a gift In The Last: Naruto the Movie, Hinata knits a new red scarf as a stand-in for Naruto's old one, which he gave away as a child. This handmade scarf is much more than a thoughtful gift. It starts to serve as a harbinger of their fate. In the final minutes of the film, once Naruto figures out what Hinata has been trying to say and matches her feelings by shouting them back, the tears wetting her cheeks dissolve into the outline of the red scarf, a symbol of the red thread bonding them across time and space. It demonstrates that her love and tenderness have penetrated his heart, fulfilling the bond they were forever destined to connect. Naruto switching to a green scarf had a deeper meaning Even some of our most devoted fans couldn't wrap their heads around the fact that Naruto would swap out his beloved red scarf for a green one for the course of the film, let alone that Hinata would be so affected by it. Her reaction wasn't simply envy—it was emblematic. Within the context of the red thread legend, changing scarves would be similar to cutting the red string, or breaking one's fate. For Hinata, the red scarf was their connection. So watching Naruto put on another one may have seemed like he was severing that unique bond. Love at first sight? There are plenty of viewers who will find Hinata and Naruto's romance unrealistic, given that Hinata hardly spoke to Naruto in the show's first few episodes. Japanese culture has a word for that, too: 'Koi no Yokan,' or the premonition of love. It's not the feeling of being in love at first sight—it's more the feeling of someone being very important to you someday. Hinata might have even had an inkling that Naruto was the one she was destined to love, even before they became friends. This parallels the red thread origin story in which initially only one of the connected parties may recognize the bond. Naruto and Hinata's love story was built over time Though it wasn't love at first sight for Naruto, their romance was allowed to grow organically. Since childhood, Hinata looked up to Naruto's resolve, compassion, and perseverance embodying his never give up spirit. To Naruto, who had once felt like he was the most unloved and misunderstood child, it was a reminder that Hinata always loved him, always stood up for him, even when nobody else would. Only by the events of The Last: Naruto the Movie, more than a decade later, does Naruto realize just how profound Hinata's love was and start to reciprocate it. Their kiss under the moonlight wasn't just a romantic moment. It was destiny fulfilled. A love written in the stars Naruto and Hinata's romance came as a shock and disappointment to a lot of fans. If you consider the meaning of the red thread of fate, it works perfectly. Their connection went beyond the emotional—it was spiritual and cultural, forged by an East Asian embedded belief that has coursed through legends for hundreds of years. So, no matter whether you're a diehard anime lover or a newcomer to the franchise, rest assured in knowing that Naruto and Hinata were destined to be together. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Yandere Dark Elf Episode 8: Sakura Publishes A Doujinshi—Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More
In 'Love and Illness,' Mariabelle (Bell) panics when Hinata catches a fever. Mei tells her to wait for Cecile to return and heal him and to feed him rice porridge. Since Bell cannot cook, she shops for ingredients but struggles until Sakura helps her. They sponge Hinata and he dreams of both girls seducing him. After waking, they feed him porridge. When he bathes, Bell tries to join but fails. Bell and Sakura bathe together, and Bell unknowingly encourages Sakura to confess her feelings to Hinata. Yandere Dark Elf Episode 8 will follow Sakura, who has loved anime and manga since childhood, as she finally finishes creating her fantasy-themed doujinshi (a self-published manga). It will be inspired by Bell and Hinata's magical world. To promote her work at an upcoming event, she will ask both Hinata and Bell to cosplay and help her sell the book. While preparing, Sakura will lose sleep working on the manga and crafting props. The episode will likely focus on the day of the event and how fans react to her fantasy cosplay team. Yandere Dark Elf Episode 8, titled 'Sales Debut – Part 1,' is set to premiere on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 1:05 am JST, as confirmed by the official anime website. However, due to time zone differences, international viewers may be able to stream it as early as May 25, 2025. In Japan, Yandere Dark Elf Episode 8 will be broadcast on Tokyo MX, BS11, DMM TV, and AT-X, with DMM TV and AT-X airing a partially uncensored version. Japanese streaming platforms include d-anime Store, U-NEXT, and ABEMA, while international fans can watch it on HIDIVE and Animation Digital Network. For more updates on the Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World! anime, stay tuned to Pinkvilla. *The release dates and times provided are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change at the discretion of the creators.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
9 sports anime you need to watch if you love Haikyuu!!
Images via IMDb and Netflix Anime has this uncanny power to draw you into worlds you never thought you'd care about. Sports anime takes that further—it turns even the most sports-indifferent viewers into passionate believers. Haikyuu!! did this effortlessly, leaving even the most uninterested viewer cheering at the top of their lungs for volleyball matches. But it wasn't volleyball that captured hearts; it was the intensity of Hinata's relentless spirit, the hunger in Kageyama's eyes, and the sheer willpower to overcome limitations. If you're still nursing that ache Haikyuu!! left behind and looking for stories that fill the void, here's your chance. These anime recommendations are not ranked, as they each bring their unique flavor, heartbreak, triumph, and a whirlwind of emotions. Consider this your personal guide to sports anime worth the journey. NOT ranked and in no particular order, because emotions should never be ranked: Kuroko no Basket captures the chaos and chemistry of team dynamics If you loved the electrifying team dynamics in Haikyuu!!, Kuroko no Basket is your next obsession. Like Karasuno High, Seirin basketball team also centers around an unforgettable freshman duo: Tetsuya Kuroko, the almost-invisible but genius passer, and Taiga Kagami, the fiery, powerful player who aims to dominate. Together, they face off against the legendary "Generation of Miracles," a group of prodigious players from rival schools, each possessing a near-superhuman talent. This series matches Haikyuu!! stride-for-stride in passion and adrenaline, but trades volleyball courts for the dazzling arena of basketball, with moves and emotions that will keep your pulse racing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Run With the Wind reminds you that greatness comes from within Run With the Wind emerges from Production I.G.—the same studio behind Haikyuu!!—but replaces explosive spikes and leaps with long-distance runs. It revolves around Haiji, a determined university student, and Kakeru, a gifted yet disillusioned former runner. Together, they assemble a team from their dormitory—filled with students who can barely run a mile—to compete in Japan's prestigious Hakone Ekiden marathon. It's a story told with beautiful subtlety, exploring themes of friendship, redemption, and the quiet yet powerful drive to achieve the impossible. If Haikyuu!! taught you that anyone can reach greatness with effort, Run With the Wind reminds you that greatness often begins quietly, step by step. Welcome to the Ballroom shows how dance can carry the same weight as sport Welcome to the Ballroom shares its DNA with Haikyuu!!—same creators, same passionate underdog storyline—but this time the sport is ballroom dancing. Tatara Fujita is shy and unsure of his place until he stumbles into a dance studio. There, he discovers a world that offers him a chance to shine. Like Hinata watching the Little Giant play volleyball, Tatara's first glimpse of dancing sparks something powerful within him. Ballroom dancing in this anime is fierce, competitive, and physically demanding, vividly captured by the stunning animation that made Haikyuu!! so immersive. It's a fresh spin on the sports genre, reminding us that passion often surprises us in the least likely places. Yuri!! on Ice blends artistry, athletics, and identity Figure skating isn't traditionally grouped with volleyball or basketball, but Yuri!!! On Ice shows you precisely why it should be. At its heart is Yuuri Katsuki, a figure skater past his supposed prime, struggling with anxiety and self-doubt. His life transforms when legendary skater Victor Nikiforov becomes his mentor—and more. The show became iconic not just for its beautiful skating choreography and gripping competition scenes but for its honest, heartfelt portrayal of LGBTQ+ relationships. Like Haikyuu!!, it demonstrates that sports are as much about personal growth and emotional depth as they are about physical prowess. Blue Lock asks what happens when teamwork is no longer the answer While Haikyuu!! taught us the beauty of teamwork, Blue Lock introduces a drastically different philosophy. Japan's national football team, desperate for a superstar striker, adopts a brutal strategy: gather the nation's best young talents and pit them against each other in a ruthless competition. Only one player emerges victorious; everyone else forfeits the chance to represent Japan forever. Blue Lock pushes boundaries, emphasizing raw individual ambition over collective harmony. It's tense, unpredictable, and relentless, making you question whether selfishness might sometimes be justified in the pursuit of greatness. Chihayafuru brings competition into the realm of poetry At first glance, Karuta—a traditional Japanese card game involving poetry memorization—may seem distant from conventional sports. But Chihayafuru proves that competition and passion come in many forms. Chihaya Ayase dreams of becoming Japan's top Karuta player, and as she pursues this seemingly quiet game, the intensity, rivalry, and strategic depth become clear. Beautifully blending cultural heritage with youthful ambition, Chihayafuru mirrors Haikyuu!!'s devotion to detailed, authentic portrayals of competition and teamwork, with characters you root for deeply and passionately. Free! is a celebration of water, youth, and friendship Free! revolves around Haruka Nanase, a high school swimmer whose passion for water transcends competitive medals. Together with childhood friends and rivals, Haruka forms a swimming team, confronting personal and athletic obstacles. It's a story of friendships tested by rivalry and ambition, where characters grow beyond their past limitations. Like Haikyuu!!, Free! beautifully illustrates the bonds created through sport and the powerful emotions involved in pursuing something you genuinely love. Ping Pong the Animation is raw, real, and unlike anything else Ping Pong The Animation is distinctive—visually unique and profoundly emotional. It follows childhood friends Smile and Peco, both table tennis prodigies with opposite attitudes towards the game. Smile, reserved and methodical, struggles with holding back his potential, while Peco, naturally talented yet uncommitted, questions his motivation after defeat. This anime's artistic style initially surprises, but quickly becomes essential to conveying the rawness of emotion and depth of character exploration. It's storytelling at its finest—real, honest, and gripping—capturing the emotional stakes that made Haikyuu!! so unforgettable. Slam Dunk is the godfather of basketball anime Few sports anime have shaped their genre as powerfully as Slam Dunk. Following Hanamichi Sakuragi—a rebellious high-schooler who joins the basketball team to impress a girl—the series becomes a deeply personal tale of growth, teamwork, and rivalry. Slam Dunk isn't just popular; it practically ignited Japan's interest in basketball, making it culturally impactful beyond the anime realm. Just as Haikyuu!! brought volleyball into mainstream conversations, Slam Dunk captured a generation, making basketball a household sport in Japan. Its charm lies in its blend of humor, drama, and authentic portrayal of adolescent struggles and triumphs. Each of these anime will bring you something unique: passion, introspection, laughter, or tears. They're not ranked because emotional journeys can't be neatly ordered. They're felt, lived, and remembered. So if Haikyuu!! left you yearning for another emotional rollercoaster filled with grit, sweat, friendship, and raw human spirit, these anime promise exactly that. Dive in and prepare to cheer, cry, and fall in love all over again. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Yandere Dark Elf Episode 7: Hinata Gets Sick; Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More
In 'Parenting,' Mariabelle dreams of raising a child with Hinata, then wakes up to see him and Sakura with a baby. She misunderstands, believing Hinata fathered the child. Sakura then explains that the baby, Natsuki, belongs to her aunt. Mariabelle bonds with Natsuki and even feeds her to calm her. Sakura teaches her diaper changing. Later, while Hinata feeds the baby, both girls imagine having his child. When Sakura returns after forgetting a pacifier, she finds Mariabelle treating Hinata like a baby, as Hinata desperately tries to explain. Yandere Dark Elf Episode 7 will see Hinata catch a cold, leaving Mariabelle to care for him alone since Mei and Cecile are away for work. Wanting to help him recover, Mariabelle will decide to cook porridge, though the fridge is empty. Despite her fear of humans, she will head out with Sakura to buy ingredients. As Hinata rests, the two girls will also take a bath together, during which Sakura may confess she has someone she likes—possibly revealing her growing feelings for Hinata. Titled 'Love and Sickness,' Yandere Dark Elf Episode 7 is set to air in Japan on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 1:05 am JST. Due to time zone differences, most international viewers will be able to watch it on May 18. It will be broadcast on Tokyo MX, BS11, DMM TV, and AT-X, with partially uncensored versions on DMM TV and AT-X. Japanese fans can stream Yandere Dark Elf Episode 7 via d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and ABEMA, while international access is available on HIDIVE, and in France and Germany through Animation Digital Network. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates from the Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World! anime.
