You grow up and you calm down, and you’re working for the clampdown! Earlier today, Japanese internet provider NTT announced that they will block access to three sites dedicated to piracy. The company declined to name the specific sites that will be blocked in the press release, though business newspaper Nikkei notes that they will focus […]
When the promised flower blooms, a blue bird shall await. Earlier today, the Annecy International Film Festival announced their list of selections for this year’s event. Four anime projects were announced as features that will screen out-of-competition: Liz and the Blue Bird (Feature Films) Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (Feature Films) B: The Beginning […]
The future is now! Er… in June, actually. Earlier today, the Annecy International Film Festival announced that upcoming film Mirai of the Future will be screened at this year’s event. The feature was voted as an Official Selection in Competition for the Feature Films category. Mirai of the Future will make its global debut at […]
So, things are getting a bit more colorful for BanG Dream! fans. Earlier today, the BanG Dream! staff hosted a live streaming event on NicoNico. During the show, they announced that the franchise will receive a new anime project. The project, titled Pastel Life, will revolve around in-universe band Pastel*Palettes. A teaser visual for the […]
Soon, the starry skies shall open once again for an all-new generation. Earlier today, Funimation unveiled their English dub cast for Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These. The series will star the following: Reinhard: Aaron Dismuke Kircheis: Clifford Chapin Yang: Ian Sinclair Fahrenheit: Daman Mills Fogal: Andy Mullins Lapp: Christopher Wehkamp Merkatz: Mark […]
It’s official: Minnie May and Rally Vincent are back in action once again. At 5:00PM EDT (7:00AM Pacific), AnimEigo’s Kickstarter to produce a Gunsmith Cats Blu-Ray closed with $350,843. 4,248 backers contributed to the project, with an average contribution of $82.59 per backer. The campaign reached all eight planned stretch goals through its run: $100,000: […]
Content Warning: Descriptions of Watsuki’s buying child pornography from his confession. They couldn’t even wait a freakin’ year… Earlier today, Shueisha’s Jump SQ magazine announced that Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin manga will return to their publication in their June 4, 2018 issue. The full statement is below: We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience and […]
To be honest, they really went all-out with the casting. Yesterday, Anime Limited announced that their upcoming UK release for Rokka -Braves of the Six Flowers- will include an English dub. They revealed the show’s main cast, which is as follows: Adlet: Robbie Daymond Nachetanya: Abby Trott Flamie: Brianna Knickerbocker Goldov: Ray Chase Chamot: Kira […]
Happy Sunday everyone, and welcome to an all-new AniWeekly! This was a week of big surprises in the greater industry. We saw pirate sites shutter, as major pictures made their way to Cannes. On another note, we made a pretty big announcement, ourselves, this week! We’ve joined forces with the good folks at Anime Feminist […]
(c) Nishiyuki Nishi / Shueisha · Muhyoloji Production Committee It’s time to meet the staff of this special bureau. Earlier today, the official Muhyo & Roji’s Bureau of Supernatural Investigation (Muhyo to Roji no Mahōritsu Sōdan Jimusho) anime website updated with the show’s first cast members. The series will star the following: Tōru Muhyō: Ayumu […]
It’s hard to imagine that this charming slice of life series has been running for a decade! Earlier today, YuruYuri fans flocked to a 10th anniversary fan event. During the show, it was announced that the project will receive an OVA to commemorate the occasion. The feature will be titled, YuruYuri,, which is a pun […]
So, yeah… it’s… a siscon show. Earlier today, Fujimi Shobo announced that the anime adaptation of Seiji Ebisu’s Ore ga Suki Nanoha Imouto Dakedo Imouto Ja Nai (The One I Love is My Little Sister But She’s Not a Little Sister) will hit Japanese TV in October. The series was first unveiled in October 2017. […]
It’s time to meet the real people behind this false love story. Earlier today, the live-action Nisekoi film’s staff unveiled the first cast members for the project. The feature will star the following: Raku Ichijo: Kento Nakajima Chitoge Kirisaki: Ayami Nakajo Nakajo noted that she’ll dye her hair blonde for the role. A promotional photo […]
So, ah… this is bad. Yesterday, the official Universal FanCon Twitter account announced that the event was postponed indefinitely. The company’s full statement is below: It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that FanCon has been postponed until further notice. We deeply apologize for the disappointment, anger and feelings of lost trust […]
What better way to spend a weekend than with the adorable feline friends in Chi’s sweet home? Earlier today, Amazon started streaming the English dub for Chi’s Sweet Adventure on their digital platform. The first season is currently available via the company’s Prime Video service. Chi’s Sweet Adventure is based on Kanata Konami’s Chi’s Sweet […]
So, I guess you won’t get here on the Block Island ferry. Yesterday, the official ISLAND anime website updated with a new key visual. The image features Rinne, Karen, and Sora as they relax on the beach. Island will hit Japanese TV this summer. Keiichiro Kawaguchi (Nurse Witch Komugi R, Hayate the Combat Butler) was […]
For whom does the blue bird sing? Yesterday, the official Liz and the Blue Bird (Liz to Aoi Tori in Japanese, Liz und ein BlauerVogel in German) film’s website updated with a new teaser trailer. The three-minute promo introduces the film’s major plot points, using character add emphasis to scenes against the narrator. Liz to […]
“Idols as hope” is an inspiring setup. That is, until it’s undercut by the notion of “idols as product.”
This week: the Kase-san OVA, the best couples, and Kyoto Sekai University elects the Mali-born Oussouby Sacko as its president.
