Posts by Anime Herald

  • Yuri!!! On Ice: Ice Adolescence Movie Delayed

    Earlier today, the official Yuri!!! On Ice anime website announced that upcoming film Yuri!!! On Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence (Yuri!!! On ICE Gekijōban: Ice Adolescence) will be delayed. According to the announcement, the film was delayed to “substantially scale up the content more than originally planned.” The film was originally slated to open in 2019. […]

  • Violet Evergarden: The Movie Delayed Until Further Notice

    Earlier today, the official Violet Evergarden anime website announced that upcoming film Violet Evergarden: The Movie was delayed. Though a new premiere date was not announced, the staff did state that the film was in active production, and that a new premiere date will be revealed at a later date. Violet Evergarden: The Movie was […]

  • The Hero Is Overpowered But Overly Cautious Anime Gets New Key Visual

    Earlier today, the official The Hero Is Overpowered But Overly Cautious (Kono Yūsha ga Ore TUEEE Kuse ni Shinchō Sugiru) anime website updated with a new key visual. The image features the goddess Rista in prayer. Ahead of her, the main cast stands ready for action. The Hero Is Overpowered But Overly Cautious hits Japanese […]

  • “Violet Evergarden” Movie To Credit All Crew Members

    Earlier today, it was announced that Kyoto Animation will credit all staffers who worked on upcoming feature film Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eien to Jidō Shuki Ningyō (Violet Evergarden Side Story: Eternity and the Auto Memories Doll). Typically, the studio credits only those who’ve worked at Kyoto Animation for at least a year. Haruka Fujita, who […]

  • “Hataage! Kemonomichi” Anime Gets New Visual, Premiere Date

    Earlier today, the official Hataage! Kemonomichi anime website updated with details on the show’s premiere. The series is slated to air on October 2, with the following premiere schedule (All times JST) AT-X: 10/2/2019 at 22:00 (10/2/2019 at 10:00PM) Tokyo MX: 10/2/2019 at 25:05 (10/3/2019 at 1:05AM) KBS Kyoto: 10/2/2019 at 25:05 (10/3/2019 at 1:05AM) […]

  • Gyaru to Kyōryū Manga Gets Anime & Live Action Adaptations

    Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that Moriko Mori and Cota Tomimura’s Gyaru to Kyōryū (Gal and Dinosaur) will get an anime adaptation, as well as a live-action project. A visual for the project was revealed, which features the titular Gal sitting on a folding chair as the […]

  • Manga Piracy Service Manga Rock Closes Down

    On September 1, news service J-Cast News reported that pirated manga service Manga Rock will close its doors. In a statement to J-Cast Studios, developer Not a Basement Studio stated that Manga Rock began as a project by the Vietnam-based team when they were still in university, and gathered already-released scanlations. The studio issued the […]

  • The Rising of the Shield Hero Renewed For Second & Third Seasons

    Earlier today, Crunchyroll hosted a Rising of the Shield Hero panel at Crunchyroll Expo. During the presentation, the publisher announced that the Rising of the Shield Hero anime was renewed for a second and third season. A visual for the second season was revealed, which you can check out below. The Rising of the Shield […]

  • Gundam NT, After War Gundam X Hit North American Blu-Ray In 2020

    Earlier today, Right Stuf hosted an industry panel at Crunchyroll Expo. During the event, the publisher announced that they will release Mobile Suit Gundam NT and After War Gundam X on Blu-Ray in 2020. As of press time, no further details have been announced. Mobile Suit Gundam NT hit North American theaters on February 19. […]

  • Pokemon To Receive New Anime Project Titled “Pocket Monsters”

    Earlier today, the official Pokemon YouTube channel updated with a new trailer for an upcoming anime project. According to the teaser, the new project, titled Pocket Monsters, will be revealed on September 29. Pocket Monsters shares its title with the first anime project, which hit Japanese TV in 1997. Still from 1997 Pokemon anime The […]

  • Funimation To Simulcast & Dub Winter 2020 Anime Plunderer

    On August 31, Funimation hosted a panel at the San Japan anime convention. During the show, the publisher announced that they will stream Plunderer as part of their Winter 2020 Simulcast lineup. The publisher is producing a dub for the project, and announced the first two cast members. The English adaptation will star the following: […]

  • My Hero Academia Season 4 Gets 2-Minute Teaser Trailer

    Earlier today, the official My Hero Academia anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The two-minute promo introduces the major story beats, using character dialogue and narration by Deku to drive the plot. Opening theme song Polaris by Blue Encount kicks in as a background track at hte 1:05 mark. My Hero Academia returns […]

  • Bunny Girl Senpai Anime Movie To Screen In North American Theaters

    Aniplex of America announced that they will give feature film Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl a theatrical run. The company will partner with Funimation to give the picture a two night engagement in North America and Canada. The film will screen in the United States on October 2 and 3. The Canadian […]

  • Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Anime Gets New Trailer & Visual

    Earlier today, the official Mairimashita! Iruma-kun anime website updated with a new key visual and a trailer. We break the details down below. Trailer The minute-long trailer is only available via the show’s website as of press time. It introduces the main story beats, while previewing the dialogue for the main cast members. Key Visual […]

  • Junji Ito’s “Uzumaki” Gets Anime Adaptation

    Earlier today, Junji Ito hosted a live drawing panel at Crunchyroll Expo. During the event, Production I.G., LLC President Maki Terashima-Furuta announced that his work Uzumaki will receive an anime adaptation. The title is slated to be a mini-series, which will be co-produced with Adult Swim. Yatta-Tachi editor-in-chief Katy Castillo, who attended the event, reports that […]

  • Human Lost Movie Gets North American Release

    On October 23, it was announced that the Human Lost movie will hit North American theaters in October. The film will be distributed by Funimation, who will show the subtitled version of the film on October 22, and the dubbed version on October 23. Funimation unveiled an English visual and subtitled trailer for the feature, […]

  • “Tenka Hyakken” Anime Gets Cast, Crew, & Visual

    Earlier today, the official Tenka Hyakken website updated with new details on the title’s upcoming anime adaptation, Tenka Hyakken: Meiji-kan e Yōkoso! We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features the main characters posing against an array of geometric flower shapes. Staff Daisuke Hashimoto will direct the title at Liden Films, while […]

  • Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Sequel Movie Gets New Trailer

    Earlier today, the official Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend anime website updated with a new teaser trailer for upcoming sequel film Saenai Heroine no Sodate-kata fine. The two-minute teaser introduces the film’s plot and major voice cast. Theme song Glory Days by Luna Haruna kicks in as a background track at the 1:30 […]

  • Radiant Season 2 Gets New Visual, Trailer, Cast Members

    Earlier today, the official Radiant anime website updated with a key visual, a trailer, and two cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The minute-long promo focuses on Mélie. Key Visual The image features the main characters posing dramatically in a dark forest. They’re ringed by a “halo” of energy. Cast The series […]

  • “On-Gaku: Our Sound” Movie Gets New Trailer & Main Cast

    Earlier today, the official On-Gaku: Our Sound anime film’s website updated with a new trailer and the main voice cast. We break the details down below. Trailer The 39-second teaser offers a brief look at the film in action, using character dialogue to provide the main story beats. Cast The confirmed voice cast includes: Kenji: […]