Posts by Anime Herald

  • First Gintama 2 (Live-Action) Trailer Hits the Web

    Are you ready for another trip to Edo? Earlier today, the official website for the live-action Gintama movies updated with a teaser trailer for the upcoming second film. The 19-second feature opens with a deep-voiced narrator asking “Are you ready?” before offering a quick, teasing glimpse at footage from the film. Gintama 2 hits Japanese […]

  • Funimation Unveils “Ai Tenchi Muyo!” Dub Cast

    Hard to believe it’s been (more than) twenty years… Yesterday, Funimation announced their English dub cast for Ai Tenchi Muyo!. The series will star the following: Tenchi Masaki: Matt K. Miller Momo Kawanagare: Juli Maddalena Beni Kinojo: Cindy Robinson Tori Fueyama: Laura Post Ryoko: Petrea Burchard Ukan Kurihara: Melora Harte Yuki Fuka: Brianne Brozey Sasami: Sherry […]

  • Fathom Events to Screen First Fate/stay night: [Heaven’s Feel] Movie In June 2018

    Once again, the Grail War wages on… Earlier today, Aniplex of America announced that they’re partnering with Fathom Events to give Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] THE MOVIE I. presage flower a theatrical run in North America. The film will receive a two-day run. June 5 will show the world première for the feature’s English dub, […]

  • Live Action Mob Psycho 100 TV Series Hits Netflix (USA) on 5/22/2018

    It looks like Mob’s come a long way… er… again. Earlier today, Netflix (USA) revealed their list of new titles for May 2018. In the list, the publisher confirms that the live-action Mob Psycho 100 will debut on the platform on May 22. Netflix released a trailer promoting their May lineup, which features clips from […]

  • Discotek Media Licenses Both Seasons of “Sister Princess” Anime

    Yeah, it’s a siscon thing… Yesterday, Discotek Media revealed a list of releases slated to hit stores in the next few months. In the list of reveals, the publisher announced that they licensed Sister Princess and sequel series Sister Princess Re Pure. Both seasons of the show will be released on Blu-Ray on June 26. […]

  • The Promised Neverland Gets Anime Adaptation

    How can one proimse what only exists in the heart? Earlier today, news broke Kaiu Shirai’s The Promised Neverland will receive an anime adaptation. As of press time, no further details have been announced. On April 20, the domain “neverland-anime” was registered, and an official Twitter account for the series opened its doors. Kaiu Shirai […]

  • Märchen Mädchen Episodes 11 & 12 to Hit AT-X, Tokyo MX in May 2018

    It looks like this tale will finally come to an end, after its dramatic pause. Earlier today, news broke that Märchen Mädchen will return to Japanese TV for its final two episodes. Tokyo-MX, BS11, and AT-X will carry the installments in May, though a specific date has yet to be announced. The reveal came on […]

  • Internet Provider NTT to Block Access to 3 Unnamed Piracy Sites

    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 […]

  • Liz and the Blue Bird, Maquia, 2 More to be Shown At Annecy

    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 […]

  • Mirai of the Future to be Screened in Competition at Annecy

    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 […]

  • BanG Dream!’s Pastel*Palettes Get an Anime Series

    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 […]

  • Funimation Unveils “Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These” Dub Cast

    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 […]

  • AnimEigo’s Gunsmith Cats Kickstarter Closes With $350,843

    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: […]

  • Convicted Pedophile Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin Returns to Jump SQ In June

    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 […]

  • Rokka -Braves of the Six Flowers- Gets English Dub (In the UK)

    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 […]

  • AniWeekly 155: Take a Bite Out of Piracy

    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 […]

  • First “Muhyo & Roji’s Bureau of Supernatural Investigation” Anime Cast Revealed

    (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 […]

  • Yuruyuri Gets 10th Anniversary OVA

    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 […]

  • Ore ga Suki Nanoha Imouto Dakedo Imouto Ja Nai Gets Anime TV Series in October 2018

    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. […]

  • Live-Action Nisekoi Film Reveals Cast for Raku & Chitoge

    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 […]