It’s time for a certain initial key visual today! Earlier today, a key visual for A Certain Magical Index III hit the web. The image features the major characters standing against a cityscape. The image first appeared along with the cast and crew reveals in Animedia magazine. Image Credit: Twitter (pKjd) A Certain Magical Index III hits Japanese TV […]
It seems that another one’s fallen to Sebastian. Earlier today, Funimation announced that their license to Black Butler II is expiring. The publisher will remove the title from streaming services and halt home video sales at the end of June. Black Butler aired during the Summer 2018 broadcast season. The 12-episode series was directed by […]
The first five episodes of Violet Evergarden depict Violet’s efforts to become a letter-writer known as a “Doll.” During this arc, Violet positively portrays the behaviours and difficulties commonly experienced by people with autism, and the way she becomes a Doll reflects an important idea in disabled activism: the social model of disability.
It seems that FLCL may be just the beginning. The May 24 episode of the Toonami Faithful podcast featured Jason DeMarco as a guest host. During the show, DeMarco was asked if Adult Swim had plans to collaborate on further projects with Production I.G. following FLCL: Progressive and FLCL: Alternative. He confirmed that Adult Swim […]
It looks like this veteran voice actor’s getting the drop on a new role! Earlier today, the official Jashin-chan Dropkick (Dropkick on My Devil!) anime website updated with a new key visual, as well as a new cast member. We break the details down below: Key Visual The new image is an action shot, which […]
In just a few weeks, the fans in Los Angeles will join together under that familiar rallying cry: “Plus Ultra!” Earlier today, Funimation announced that they will host the world premiere of My Hero Academia: Two Heroes at Anime Expo 2018. The film will be shown in Hall B on July 5, at 12:30PM. The […]
We’re getting a quick glimpse of the future tonight. Earlier today, the Mirai of the Future anime film’s official website updated with a teaser still and a trailer. We break the details down below. Trailer The 90-second promo offers a brief look at the film in action, cutting between scenes, as a narrator and character […]
So, when they say everyone’s story, do they mean everyone’s story? Earlier today, the official Pokémon movie website updated with a new trailer for Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story (Gekijōban Pocket Monster: Minna no Monogatari), as well as details on the film’s theme song artists. We break the details down below. Promo Video The 90-second trailer […]
They’re fishermen… in space! Earlier today, an official website opened its doors for the upcoming Sora to Umi no Aida (The Space Between the Sky and the Sea) anime. The site includes a new key visual and a visual for the project. We break the details down below. Trailer The 90-second promo cuts between several […]
Sadly, even the most beautiful rose must wither away… Earlier today, Nozomi Entertainment announced that their license to Rose of Versailles is expiring. The company will stream the show on the label’s YouTube channel until June 15. In a follow-up comment, Nozomi confirmed that the series will also be removed from Crunchyroll in the near […]
Content Warning: Translations of Mine’s tweets include racial epithets aimed toward Chinese and Korean people. These include trigger words for certain lewd acts. On June 6, the official [New Life +] Young Again in Another World (Nidome no Jinsei o aIsekai de) anime website updated with a notice, explaining that the show was cancelled. The […]
Experiencing abuse from a young age, lacking a healthy vision of how to love and be loved, can resonate through a victim’s life for years, even decades. This is explored thoughtfully and compassionately in the classic shoujo manga Fruits Basket.
It looks like this quirky apartment is opening just after the fourth! Earlier today, the official Miss caretaker of Sunohara-sou (Sunohara-sou no Kanrinin-san) anime website updated with a new trailer and a pair of cast members, as well as details on the show’s opening theme song. We break the details down below: Trailer The two-minute […]
You know… that’s a pretty commanding demand, all considered. On June 1, Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications released their “Analysis of the State of the Expansion of Broadcast Content Overseas” report for Fiscal 2016. The study reports that overseas exports of broadcast content rose to 39.35 billion yen ($358,126,909.80 USD), a jump of […]
Two new faces are making their way to the hyper rescue mobile emergency police. Yes, this is a thing. Earlier today, the official Eiga Drive Head: Tomika Hyper Rescue Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu (Drive Head the Movie: Tomika Hyper Rescue Mobile Emergency Police) anime film’s website updated with the main cast list. The film will star […]
The tome of zilch shall open sooner than you think… (Wait… that’s not right.) Earlier today, HIDIVE announced that they will stream Grimoire of Zero‘s English dub on their digital platform. The series will launch on June 12, with new episodes added on Tuesdays at 1:00PM Eastern (10:00AM Pacific). Tetsuo Hirakawa (Hori-san to Miyamura-kun, Kawa […]
This week: #MahouShouJune, queer manga recs, and influential female authors in Japanese literature. (Content warning for suicide, racism, and sexual harassment.)
It looks like a new challenger has appeared in the anime market. On June 1, Sammy announced that they are joining forces with Kadokawa and Ultra Super Pictures to create a new studio, called “Engi.” The new studio will be tasked with producing animation for the three companies, which will be used in TV and […]
It looks like these lads are taking to the court. Earlier today, the official TBS Anime Festa Twitter account updated with a new teaser visual by illustrator Itsuka. The image features two characters clad in tennis uniforms, who previously appeared in teaser visuals for Kazuki Akane’s as-of-yet untitled anime project. You can check the first […]
Three more newcomers are making their way down the road… to school. Earlier today, the official Chio’s School Road (Chio-chan no Tsūgakuro) anime website updated with three new cast members. The series will add the following: Mayuta Andō: Rikiya Koyama Gotō-sensei: Hiroki Takahashi Momo Shinozuka: Minori Suzuki Visuals for the characters were also revealed, which […]
