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  • New Visual & Logo Revealed For Mob Psycho 100 Season 2

    This week, we’re checking out a birthday celebration like no other. Earlier today, the official Mob Psycho 100 anime website updated with a new key visual, as well as the logo for the show’s second season. The visual features the main cast at Mob’s birthday party, as a familiar face makes a surprise appearance in […]

  • MIYAVI Announces “Day 2 World Tour 2018” North American Tour Dates

    So, ah… apologies for not getting this out sooner. On May 7, Universal Music Japan announced the full list of North American dates for MIYAVI’s “Day 2 World Tour 2018” event. The guitarist will perform in six cities throughout the month of May, with the full schedule as follows: 5/8/2018: El Rey Theatre (Los Angeles, […]

  • BanG Dream! Anime Gets Second Season in 2019

    It looks like Poppin’ Party’s taking the stage once again! Earlier today, the website for the Anisama Animelo Summer Live 2018 concert series updated with a listing for BanG Dream! group Poppin’ Party. The group’s profile page features an announcement that a second season of the BanG Dream! anime will hit Japanese TV in 2019. […]

  • Cardcaptor Sakura and the Stagnant LGBTQ Representation

    While the currently airing sequel, Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card was created roughly twenty years after the original series, it so far seems less actively progressive than its predecessor. Specifically, it’s missing the original’s focus on explicitly representing LGBTQ characters as well as the way it sensitively portrayed their lives and emotions.

  • “Kamen Joshi” Idol Group Member Tomoka Igari Paralyzed After Accident

    We wish Igari-san a speedy recovery. On April 11, Kamen Joshi member Tomoka Igari was hospitalized due to severe injuries. The idol was caught in an accident, in which a strong gust of wind caused a signboard to collapse on her. The idol was admitted to the hospital, where she was treated for injuries to […]

  • Sentai Filmworks Licenses Scum’s Wish; English Dub in the Works

    So, what does scum wish for, actually…? Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks announced that they picked up the rights to Scum’s Wish. The company acquired the license to the title for the following regions: United States Canada United Kingdom Ireland Australia New Zealand South Africa Sentai is producing an English dub for the title, which is […]

  • “To Be Heroine” Anime Gets First Trailer, Cast, Crew, & Visual

    Before you ask, yep! This is totally related to To Be Hero. Earlier today, an official website opened its doors for the To Be Heroine anime TV series. The site includes a key visual and trailer, as well as the first cast and crew members. We break the details down below. Trailer The 107-second trailer offers […]

  • “Lord of Vermilion” Anime Gets 15 Cast Members

    It appears that we now know the name behind this mysterious lord. Earlier today, the official Lord of Vermilion: Guren no Ou (Lord of Vermilion: The Crimson King) anime website updated with fifteen new cast members. The series will add the following: Akira Harabuki: Rina Satou Chiyu: Chiwa Saito Dux: Sayuri Inoue Haru Minakami: Takuma […]

  • Live-Action “Gintama 2” Movie Gets a New Visual

    I am partly expecting this guy to make me an offer that I can’t refuse. Earlier today, the live-action Gintama film franchise’s Twitter account updated with a new cast confirmation and a key visual for Gintama 2. In a tweet, the account revealed that actor Jiro Sato will join the cast for the second film, […]

  • Astro Boy & Black Jack Star in “Crystal Crisis” Switch Game

    Well, you said you wanted a new Astro Boy game… right? …Right? Earlier today, game publisher Nicalis announced that they will release a new game for Nintendo Switch, titled Crystal Crisis. The title, which is described as a “puzzle fighting battle”, is a competitive puzzle game, a la Puzzle Fighter, which pits two players against […]

  • Yuichiro Umehara Hospitalized for Rare Autoimmune Disease

    Oof… this is never good. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Umehara-san. Earlier today, talent agency Arts Vision reported that actor Yuichiro Umehara was hospitalized. Umehara was diagnosed with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), a rare autoimmune disease. The actor has gone on indefinite hiatus, as he receives treatment. Arts Vision will announce when Umehara […]

  • “Angels of Death” Anime’s Theme Song Artists Announced

    It looks like even the angels of death like to have a little music in their lives. Earlier today, the official Angels of Death (Satsuriku no Tenshi) anime website updated with details on the show’s theme songs. Masaaki Endoh will perform the show’s intro, while Haruka Chisuga and DECO*27 will provide the closing theme. Angels […]

  • The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar Anime Casts Kanon Takao as Linnea

    It looks like it’s time for a little change of plans. Earlier today, the official The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar (Hyakuren no Haō to Seiyaku no Valkyria) anime website announced that Linnea will be played by Kanon Takao. Yurie Funato was was originally slated to play the role, though she was removed […]

  • “Baki” Anime Gets Second Trailer & 5 Cast Members

    It’s time to meet the convicts who will work to destroy the world’s greatest battler. Earlier today, the official Baki anime website updated with several new cast members and a teaser trailer. We break the details down below: Trailer The 82-second promo highlights the five convicts that Baki must face down, as well as their […]

  • Fate/stay Night: Heaven’s Feel II Gets Full Visual, New Trailer

    The fates shall align once again this year. Earlier today, the official Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel film trilogy’s website updated with a new trailer and key visual for the upcoming second film. We break the details down below: Trailer The 30-second teaser flashes through several tense scenes, as a powerful symphonic piece plays in the […]

  • “Okko’s Inn” Gets English-Subbed Trailer

    I guess it’s time to go gaga over Okko’s Inn. Earlier today, GAGA International started streaming a subtitled trailer for Okko’s Inn (Waka Okami wa Shōgakusei!). The minute-long promo sees Seiran Kobayashi introducing the main plot points, as a gentle piano melody plays in the background. Okko’s Inn will make its western debut at the […]

  • Project Bean Bandit Teases New Art In Video

    We’re getting another fleeting glimpse of the legendary Bean Bandit. Yesterday, the official Project Bean Bandit Twitter account updated with a new teaser video. The 10-second clip offers a brief view of a color still, before a hand covers the camera lens. The tweet reads “I said it’s not [Gunsmith]! Bean! Bandit!” 「ガンスミ」じゃないってば!豆!山賊! https://t.co/4AdLceALOj — […]

  • How Princess Tutu shatters the “rival” trope

    Since the rival trope goes back to fairy tales, it’s no surprise that Princess Tutu involves a pair of dueling princesses. But as the rules of the story break down, the designated rival becomes so much more: a strong and loving young woman, a good friend, and the heroine of her own story.

  • The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar Anime Gets First Teaser Trailer

    It’s a first look at a whole new world… er… if you haven’t read the novels yet! Earlier today, the The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar (Hyakuren no Haō to Seiyaku no Valkyria) anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 33-second promo offers a quick look at the show in action, […]

  • Angolmois: Genkō Kassen-ki Anime Gets 9 New Cast Members, Theme Songs Also

    It’s time to go back! Back to the past! Earlier today, the official Angolmois: Genkō Kassen-ki anime website updated with nine new cast members. The series, as well as details on the show’s theme songs. We break the details down below: Casting The series will add the following: Onitakemaru: Rikiya Koyama Shiraishi Kazuhisa: Kenji Nomura […]