Posts by Anime Herald

  • Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majū Sensen Babylonia Anime Gets New Teaser Visual

    Earlier today, the official Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majū Sensen Babylonia anime website updated with a new teaser visual and two cast members. Teaser Visual The image features a close-up shot of Mashu Kyrielight and Fou Cast The series will add the following cast members: Mashu Kyrielight: Rie Takahashi Fou: Ayako Kawasumi Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majū […]

  • SPR5 Performs Shoumetsu Toshi Anime’s Ending Theme

    Earlier today, the official Shoumetsu Toshi (Annihilated City) anime website announced the title’s closing theme song. In-series group SPR5 will perform closing theme With Your Breath. Shoumetsu Toshi hits Japanese TV in April. Shigeyuki Miya (Blood Lad, Lupin the 3rd: Green vs Red) was tapped to direct the project at Madhouse, with Tomoyuki Shitaya (Food […]

  • Two Men Accused of Fraud Related to Odaiba Gundam

    Earlier today, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police announced that they arrested two former Bandai employees. According to the report, the two were charged with fraud in relation to the construction of the life-size Gundam statue in Tokyo’s Odaiba ward. According to the authorities, the events allegedly took place in Summer 2013. The suspects are charged with […]

  • 2019 Fruits Basket Anime Gets New Key Visual, 3 Cast Members

    Earlier today, Funimation launched an official international website for the upcoming Fruits Basket anime. The site is available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, and German. In addition, the publisher revealed a teaser visual, three cast members, and a new visual for the show. We break the details down below. Teaser Video The five-minute video […]

  • The Royal Tutor Movie Gets Third Teaser Trailer

    Earlier today, the official The Royal Tutor anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 77-second promo focuses on the rivalry between the princes and new characters Eugene and Ivan. Theme song Parallel na Kankei (Parallel Relations) kicks in as a background track at the 36-second mark. The Royal Tutor: The Movie will hit […]

  • Hulu to Stream Record of Grancrest War Dub Starting 2/1/2019

    On January 17, Hulu announced that the English dub for Record of Grancrest War will join the publisher’s lineup. The first season will kick of on February 1. Aniplex of America will start shipping the series on Blu-Ray in April. Two sets are planned, which will be priced at $149.98. The English dub cast includes: […]

  • Viz Acquires Publishing Rights For Dragon Ball: A Visual History Art Book

    Earlier today, Viz Media announced that they acquired the publishing rights for Dragon Ball: A Visual History. The book will ship under Viz’s Shonen Jump imprint in Fall 2019, though specifics on a release date or price have yet to be announced. The hardcover book compiles artwork and sketches, as well as commentary by Dragon […]

  • Sentai Filmworks Licenses Kokkoku; Plans April 2019 Blu-Ray

    Earlier today, Section23 Films unveiled their April 2019 release calendar. In the lineup, they revealed that Sentai Filmworks picked up the rights to Kokkoku. A Blu-Ray release of the series is planned for April 16, which will include an English dub as well as the subtitled version of the show. The title will be priced at […]

  • Dragon Ball Super: Broly Breaks $7 Million In Revenues On First Day In North American Cinemas

    Earlier today, Funimation announced that their opening for Dragon Ball Super: Broly took the #1 spot on its opening day in North America. The film earned more than $7 million in ticket sales across 1,440 screens, with an average of $5,695 per screen. The film eclipses Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’‘s debut sales of $1.7 […]

  • 2019 Fruits Basket Airs in April

    The latest issue of Kadokawa’s Newtype magazine features a two-page spread on the upcoming Fruits Basket anime. In the publication, it’s revealed that the show will hit Japanese TV in April. Fruits Basket will air on Tokyo MX and other networks in Japan, wihle Funimation holds the rights to the series in North America. The […]

  • Project: A-Kon Gets New Owners; Moves to Dallas; New Dates Announced

    Earlier today, the Project: A-Kon staff announced that the convention has been acquired, and is operating under new ownership. The event will be pushed back to June 27 – 30, and the venue will return to Dallas from its current venue in Fort Worth. All attendees who pre-registered will receive a free upgrade to “A-Kon+ […]

  • Sentai Filmworks Announces “Just Because!” Dub Cast

    Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks announced their English dub cast for Just Because! The series will star the following: Eita: Greg Cote Mio: Luci Christian Haruto: Blake Shepard Hazuki: Patricia Duran Ena: Brittney Karbowski Junpei: Adam Gibbs Rikuo: Andrew Love Nakajima: Bryson Baguus Yoriko: Cat Thomas Musuki: Christie Guidry Sanae: Christina Kelly Watanabe: Josh Morrison Karou: […]

  • Aniplex of America to Give Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II Theatrical Run In the USA

    Earlier today, Aniplex of America announced that they will give Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] THE MOVIE II. lost butterfly a theatrical run in the United States. The film will receive two screenings: a premiere event in Los Angeles, and a wider national release. The premiere will be held at the Regal L.A. Live theater on […]

  • “Dumbbell Nan-Kilo Moteru?” Manga Gets Anime TV Series By Doga Kobo

    Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that Yabako Sandrovich and illustrator MAAM’s Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru? (How much heavy dumbbells can you lift?, lit. How Many Kilos Can You Lift On Dumbbells?) will get an anime TV series. The first cast and crew members were revealed, along with […]

  • MyAnimeList Purchased By Media Do Holdings Co., Ltd.

    Earlier today, MyAnimeList announced that they were acquired by Japanese corporation Media Do Holdings Co., Ltd. According to the announcement, Media Do will purchase all outstanding shares in MyAnimeList from current owner DeNA. DeNA official Youichirou Watanabe will continue to serve as the CEO of MyAnimeList through the transition. Media Do’s press release states that […]

  • Media Blasters Re-Licenses Osamu Tezuka’s “Phoenix” Anime; Plans Blu-Ray Release

    Earlier today, Media Blasters took to Facebook to announce that they re-licensed the 2004 Phoenix anime TV series. Moreover, the publisher plans to release the show on Blu-Ray for the first time in history, using a new HD transfer. An updated DVD release is also planned, which will source the HD master. Phoenix is based […]

  • Main Cast Revealed for Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara

    Earlier today, the official website for Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara updated with the film’s main cast members. The feature will star the following: Minato Hinageshi: Ryota Katayose Hinako Mukaimizu: Rina Kawaei A visual featuring both cast reveals was also shown off, which you can check out below. Ryota Katayose is a member of GENERATIONS […]

  • Suspect Arrested in Arson Fire at Anime Los Angeles Hotel

    At 1:50AM EST today, authorities were alerted to a fire in the parking lot of Ontario’s Azure Hotel & Suites. Firefighters responded nine minutes, and were able to put out the fire by 2:04AM. According to authorities, the fire was caused by arson targeting one car, which then spread to six adjacent vehicles. The Press […]

  • Ensemble Stars! Gets New Trailer & Premiere Date

    Earlier today, Ensemble Stars! fans flocked to the Nippon Budokan for the “Ensemble Stars! Starry Stage 2nd ~in Nippon Budōkan~” concert event. During the show, a new trailer, plus release details for the show’s upcoming anime were announced. The 36-second promo offers a brief look at the show’s leads, before cutting to a confirmation of […]

  • Kengan Ashura’s Opening Theme Song Announced

    On January 12, the official Kengan Ashura anime website updated with details on the show’s theme songs. Opening theme song King & Ashley will be performed by My First Story. Kengan Ashura will hit Japanese TV on January 27. Netflix will stream the show worldwide this year. Kengan Ashura is based on Yabako Sandrovich and […]