On December 13, Newsweek published an interview with Funimation CEO Gen Fukunaga. During the conversation, Fukunaga discussed the recent termination of a content sharing deal between Funimation and Crunchyroll, the publisher’s relationship with Sony, and plans for the organization’s future. In regards to the agreement with Crunchyroll, Fukunaga explained that the publisher aims to expand […]
Earlier today, the official Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita! (An Angel Flew Down to Me!) anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 100-second promo features ending theme song Happy Happy Friends by Wataten☆5 as a background track. Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita! hits Japanese TV on January 8. The full premiere schedule is […]
It’s an all-new look at the campus grounds, ahead of the new semester. Earlier today, the official Mysteria Friends (Manaria Friends) anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 100-second promo cuts between shots of the major cast members, set to a low-key piano melody. In addition to the trailer, a teaser for the […]
So, we’re heading to another world with our smartphone (games)! Earlier today, Colopl held their “Colopl Fes 2018” fan event. During the show, it was announced that their Shironeko Project smartphone game will get an anime TV series. The series is slated to cover the “Zero Chronicle: Hajimari no Tsumi” event from the game, which […]
Fate fans, hold onto your festive holiday hats! During a special broadcast on Abema TV in Japan last night, a brand new full trailer for the second movie in the Fate/Stay Night: Heaven’s Feel movie trilogy was premiered and posted online for the world to see. Featuring the theme song performed by Aimer titled “I […]
The horse girl idols are coming back! In an announcement made last night, it was revealed that the horse girl racing/idol series would be returning to anime form at an unspecified future date in an unspecified format. What we do know for certain is that the anime will be adapting the 4 koma spinoff manga […]
With the right people, we can weather any storm. On December 13, CoMix Wave Films announced that they are working with Makoto Shinkai to produce a new anime film. The project, titled Tenki no Ko: Weathering With You (Weather Child: Weathering With You). An official website opened for the film, which contains a key visual, […]
Soon, it will be time to say farewell to Kitauji High. Earlier today, the official Sound! Euphonium anime website updated with a new key visual, as well as four new cast members for upcoming film Gekijōban Hibike! Euphonium: Chikai no Finale (Sound! Euphonium The Movie: Finale of the Oath). We break the details down below. […]
Earlier today, the official Mob Psycho 100 anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 105-second, subtitled trailer introduces the major concepts behind the new season, with character dialogue delivering the major story beats. Theme song 99.9 by Mob Choir featu. sajou no hana kicks in at the 28-second mark. The promo also confirms […]
Back when I could barely read and was living in the skin of my anime heroes, sexist tropes in anime never really crossed my mind. It was possibly that childish thinking that convinced me Dragon Ball was made for me.
It looks like this tale has a few new brilliant minds attached. Earlier today, the official Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara anime website updated with two new staff members. Reiko Yoshida (AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue, Girls und Panzer) is writing the screenplay, while Michiru Oshima (Little Witch Academia, Fullmetal Alchemist) scores the soundtrack. […]
The great samurai’s journey is one that will never end. Earlier today, the official Dororo anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The minute-long promo tells the legend of Hyakkimaru, whose body was stolen away by demons. Ending theme song Sayonara Gokko (Make-Believe Goodbye) by amazarashi kicks in as a background track at the […]
This tale of post-apocalyptic love and action is about to vanish into the abyss. Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks sent out an email announcing that their rights to the No. 6 anime have expired. Sentai is currently selling their remaining stock on their website for $9.99 per set. No. 6 aired in the Summer 2011 broadcast […]
Picturing the face of the Netflix acquisitions team as they realized they’d paid their usual exorbitant sum of money not for another Devilman Crybaby or Aggretsuko or even Kakegurui, but a poorly paced, fugly wreck that would embarrass itself on JibJab circa 2004… well, that mental image really got me through this, the longest 23 minutes of my life.
Private eyes are watching you, and everyone else in Shinjuku! Earlier today, the official website for the upcoming City Hunter anime movie updated with a new trailer and visual, as well as the main cast and crew attached to the film. In addition, the site announced that the movie will be titled City Hunter: Shinjuku […]
Class is back in session for this tiny teacher. Earlier today, the official The Royal Tutor anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 55-second promo introduces new characters Eugene and Ivan. The Royal Tutor: The Movie will hit Japanese theaters on February 16, 2019. Customers who pre-purchase their tickets will receive a card […]
So, it seems that this one is heading straight to the grand stage. Earlier today, the official Grisaia: Phantom Trigger anime website updated with a new teaser trailer and key visual for the project. In addition, director Tensho took to Twitter to reveal updated details on production. We break the details down below. Trailer The […]
The King of the Monsters faces his final challenge in the new year. Earlier today, Netflix announced that they will stream Godzilla: Planet Eater worldwide on January 9, 2019. As of press time, no further details have been announced. The film opened in Japanese theaters on November 9. Kobun Shizuno (Knights of Sidonia) and Hiroyuki […]
Come for the neat animal facts, stay for the charming cast breezily ignoring gender norms.
This week: Saint Seiya on Netflix cisswaps its gentlest, pinkest male character and calls it progress; Double Decker crashes and burns, and more instances of discrimination against female medical students come to light.
