Posts by Anime Herald

  • Crunchyroll to Stream Strike Witches: 501st Joint Fighter Wing Take Off!, Trinity Seven Movie

    Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that they will add two titles to their digital library. The publisher will stream the following: Strike Witches: 501st Joint Fighter Wing Take Off! Trinity Seven: Heaven’s Library & Crimson Lord Trinity Seven: Heaven’s Library & Crimson Lord will launch for subscribers in the United States on April 25. Crunchyroll will […]

  • Maiden Japan Picks Up “This Art Club Has a Problem!” Anime

    Earlier today, Maiden Japan announced that they acquired the rights to This Art Club Has a Problem! The publisher will stream the title on select digital outlets, followed by a home video release. Maiden Japan describes the title as: A totally ordinary art club at the totally ordinary Tsukimori Middle School. There, Subaru Uchimaki squanders […]

  • Funimation To Stream Sarazanmai SimulDub

    Earlier today, Funimation took to Twitter to announce that they will produce an English SimulDub for Sarazanmai. The series will stream on FunimationNow for subscribers in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. The first episode is currently slated to launch on FunimationNow on May 9, at 4:00PM Eastern (1:00PM Pacific). […]

  • Crunchyroll Adds “Wise Man’s Grandchild” To Spring 2019 Simulcasts

    Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that they will stream Wise Man’s Grandchild as part of their Spring 2019 simulcast lineup. The first two episodes were added earlier today. New episodes will be added for subscribers on Wednesdays at 11:30AM Eastern (8:30AM Pacific) for subscribers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, […]

  • Anime Boston 2019: Sentai Filmworks To Dub Cutie Honey Universe

    On April 19, Sentai Filmworks announced that they will produce an English dub for Cutie Honey Universe. The publisher confirmed that Jessica Calvello will play the titular Cutie Honey, while David Wald directs the adaptation. On Twitter, Sentai confirmed that pre-orders for the series will open on April 23. Akitoshi Yokoyama was tapped to direct […]

  • J-Novel Club Adds Crest of the Stars Novels, 4 More

    On April 20, J-Novel Club took to Twitter to announced that they acquired five light novel titles. The publisher will release the following: Crest of the Stars and Banner of the Stars by Hiroyuki Morioka and illustrator Toshihiro Ono Seriously Seeking Sister! Ultimate Vampire Princess Just Wants Little Sister – Plenty of Service Will Be […]

  • Crunchyroll to Stream Gundam The Origin: Advent of the Red Comet On 4/28/2019

    On April 20, Crunchyroll announced that they will add Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin: Advent of the Red Comet to their digital library on April 28. The film is the final entry in the franchise’s “Loum Arc.” Crunchyroll describes the feature as: The tragic story of Char Aznable, the ace pilot known as the Red […]

  • Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Smartphone Game To Hit US & Canada In Summer 2019

    Aniplex of America announced that they will release Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story in the United States and Canada. The publisher will partner with developer f4samurai to release the title, which launches in Summer 2019. Aniplex describes the game as: The stage is set in a burgeoning city called Kamihama. Magical Girls […]

  • Discotek Media Acquires City Hunter & City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes

    On April 20, Sunrise announced that Discotek Media will release City Hunter anime series, as well as feature film City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes in North America. Discotek will give the film select screenings across the United States, and plans to release both the film and the anime TV series on home video. City Hunter: […]

  • SakuraCon 2019: Aniplex of America to Release Monogatari Series Second Season Blu-Ray Set

    ©NISIOISIN/KODANSHA, ANIPLEX, SHAFT Earlier today, Aniplex of America announced that they will release a complete boxed set for Monogatari Second Season. The set, which ships to retailers on June 25, will include all 28 episodes from the following series: Nekomonogatari Hanamonogatari Onimonogatari Kabukimonogatari Otorimonogatari Koimonogatari Confirmed extra features include: Textless Openings and Endings TV Version […]

  • “Cop Craft” Anime Adds Fumiko Orikasa, 4 More

    Earlier today, the official Cop Craft anime website updated with five new cast members. The series will add the following: Cecil Epps: Fumiko Orikasa Jack Roth: Kenji Hamada Tony Mcbee: Ryousuke Takahashi Jamie Austin: Mai Nakahara Cameron Estefan: Marina Inoue Visuals for Cecil Epps, Kei Matoba, and Tilarna Exedilika were also revealed, which you can […]

  • Funimation Unveils Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection Dub Cast

    Earlier today, Funimation revealed the English dub cast for anime film Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection. The film will star the following: Lelouch: Johnny Yong Bosch C.C.: Kate Higgins Suzaku: Yuri Lowenthal Shalio: Jared GIlmore Shesthaal: Rich Sommer Bitool: English: Christopher R Sabat Shamna: Elizabeth Maxwell Forgner: Patrick Seitz Qujappat: Gabe Kunda Nunnally: Rebecca […]

  • Crunchyroll Games To Release “Attack on Titan TACTICS” Smartphone Game In North America & Australia in Summer 2019

    Earlier today, games publisher DeNA launched their Attack on Titan TACTICS smartphone game on iOS and Android. The title will launch in the United States, Canada, and Australia in Summer 2019, via Crunchyroll Games. The official Attack on Titan TACTICS YouTube account started streaming an English subtitled promo for the title, which you can check […]

  • Crunchyroll Adds YU-NO, 2 More To Spring 2019 Simulcasts

    Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that they will add three titles to their Spring 2019 simulcast lineup. The publisher will stream the following: YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World Million Arthur Season 2 Mix The first three episodes of YU-NO is currently available for Crunchyroll subscribers. Mix and Million Arthur […]

  • Kickstarter & Kodansha Join Forces To Support Japanese Creators

    Earlier today, Kickstarter announced that they’ve entered a business partnership with Japanese publisher Kodansha. In an update on the company’s blog, Kickstarter revealed that they will provide the publishing giant with “tools, knowledge, and resources” to support Japanese creators across all categories. Kodansha, meanwhile, will offer advice to creators on “how to effectively tell their […]

  • Anime Boston Announces Non-Biodegradable Plastic Shopping Bag Ban For Vendors

    On April 15, Anime Boston informed exhibitors of a change to their bags policy for the event. In an email obtained by Anime Herald, the convention reveals that, due to an ordinance that went in effect on December 14, 2018, retailers in Boston may no longer give out plastic bags with handles. Rather, retailers and […]

  • Lupin III Creator Monkey Punch Passes Away

    Earlier today, news sources in Japan reported that Lupin III creator Monkey Punch (real name Kazuhiko Katō) passed away on April 11. He was 81 when he succumbed to pneumonia. A small private funeral service was held for close family members. A public memorial will be held at a later date. Monkey Punch was born […]

  • Right Stuf’s License for Cat’s Eye Expires

    On April 15, Right Stuf announced that their license for classic anime series Cat’s Eye has expired. The company is selling its remaining stock on DVD for $18.50 per season via the Right Stuf website. Cat’s Eye is a 1983 action-drama based on Tsukasa Hojo’s (City Hunter) manga of the same name. The series, which […]

  • Hōkago Teibō Nisshi Gets Anime TV Series

    Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that Yasuyuki Kosaka’s Hōkago Teibō Nisshi (Afterschool Embankment Journal) will get an anime TV series. A teaser visual, which features the main cast fishing on the pier, as well as a celebratory illustration by Kosaka were both revealed. You can check both […]

  • Report: ufotable Owes 400 Million Yen In Unpaid Taxes

    Earlier today, Yahoo! News syndicated an article from the Weekly Bunshun Digital magazine that focuses on studio ufotable. In the piece, Weekly Bunshun alleges that the studio owes 400 million yen ($3,571,683.69 USD) in unpaid taxes, citing a source within the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau. The article alleges that this is just one source of […]