Posts by Anime Herald

  • Funimation’s Gen Fukunaga Talks Crunchyroll Split, Global Expansion Plans

    On December 13, Newsweek published an interview with Funimation CEO Gen Fukunaga. During the conversation, Fukunaga discussed the recent termination of a content sharing deal between Funimation and Crunchyroll, the publisher’s relationship with Sony, and plans for the organization’s future. In regards to the agreement with Crunchyroll, Fukunaga explained that the publisher aims to expand […]

  • “Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita!” Anime Gets Second Trailer

    Earlier today, the official Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita! (An Angel Flew Down to Me!) anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 100-second promo features ending theme song Happy Happy Friends by Wataten☆5 as a background track. Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita! hits Japanese TV on January 8. The full premiere schedule is […]

  • Mysteria Friends Anime Gets Second Trailer, Blu-Ray Commercial

    It’s an all-new look at the campus grounds, ahead of the new semester. Earlier today, the official Mysteria Friends (Manaria Friends) anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 100-second promo cuts between shots of the major cast members, set to a low-key piano melody. In addition to the trailer, a teaser for the […]

  • Shironeko Project Gets Anime TV Series In 2020

    So, we’re heading to another world with our smartphone (games)! Earlier today, Colopl held their “Colopl Fes 2018” fan event. During the show, it was announced that their Shironeko Project smartphone game will get an anime TV series. The series is slated to cover the “Zero Chronicle: Hajimari no Tsumi” event from the game, which […]

  • Second Fate/Stay Night: Heaven’s Feel Movie Releases Brand New Trailer

    Fate fans, hold onto your festive holiday hats! During a special broadcast on Abema TV in Japan last night, a brand new full trailer for the second movie in the Fate/Stay Night: Heaven’s Feel movie trilogy was premiered and posted online for the world to see. Featuring the theme song performed by Aimer titled “I […]

  • Uma Musume Spinoff Manga, Umayon, Gets Anime Adaptation

    The horse girl idols are coming back! In an announcement made last night, it was revealed that the horse girl racing/idol series would be returning to anime form at an unspecified future date in an unspecified format. What we do know for certain is that the anime will be adapting the 4 koma spinoff manga […]

  • Makoto Shinkai Working On Tenki no Ko: Weathering With You Movie

    With the right people, we can weather any storm. On December 13, CoMix Wave Films announced that they are working with Makoto Shinkai to produce a new anime film. The project, titled Tenki no Ko: Weathering With You (Weather Child: Weathering With You). An official website opened for the film, which contains a key visual, […]

  • Sound! Euphonium: Chikai no Finale Gets 4 New Cast Members

    Soon, it will be time to say farewell to Kitauji High. Earlier today, the official Sound! Euphonium anime website updated with a new key visual, as well as four new cast members for upcoming film Gekijōban Hibike! Euphonium: Chikai no Finale (Sound! Euphonium The Movie: Finale of the Oath). We break the details down below. […]

  • Mob Psycho 100 II Gets Second Trailer

    Earlier today, the official Mob Psycho 100 anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 105-second, subtitled trailer introduces the major concepts behind the new season, with character dialogue delivering the major story beats. Theme song 99.9 by Mob Choir featu. sajou no hana kicks in at the 28-second mark. The promo also confirms […]

  • Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara Gets 2 New Staff Members

    It looks like this tale has a few new brilliant minds attached. Earlier today, the official Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara anime website updated with two new staff members. Reiko Yoshida (AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue, Girls und Panzer) is writing the screenplay, while Michiru Oshima (Little Witch Academia, Fullmetal Alchemist) scores the soundtrack. […]

  • Third Dororo Trailer Hits the Web

    The great samurai’s journey is one that will never end. Earlier today, the official Dororo anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The minute-long promo tells the legend of Hyakkimaru, whose body was stolen away by demons. Ending theme song Sayonara Gokko (Make-Believe Goodbye) by amazarashi kicks in as a background track at the […]

  • Sentai Filmworks’ License for No. 6 Expires

    This tale of post-apocalyptic love and action is about to vanish into the abyss. Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks sent out an email announcing that their rights to the No. 6 anime have expired. Sentai is currently selling their remaining stock on their website for $9.99 per set. No. 6 aired in the Summer 2011 broadcast […]

  • 2019 City Hunter Movie Gets Title, Trailer, New Cast & Crew

    Private eyes are watching you, and everyone else in Shinjuku! Earlier today, the official website for the upcoming City Hunter anime movie updated with a new trailer and visual, as well as the main cast and crew attached to the film. In addition, the site announced that the movie will be titled City Hunter: Shinjuku […]

  • The Royal Tutor Movie Gets Second Teaser Trailer

    Class is back in session for this tiny teacher. Earlier today, the official The Royal Tutor anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 55-second promo introduces new characters Eugene and Ivan. The Royal Tutor: The Movie will hit Japanese theaters on February 16, 2019. Customers who pre-purchase their tickets will receive a card […]

  • Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime Gets 90 Minute Screenings; 2nd Trailer & Visual Revealed

    So, it seems that this one is heading straight to the grand stage. Earlier today, the official Grisaia: Phantom Trigger anime website updated with a new teaser trailer and key visual for the project. In addition, director Tensho took to Twitter to reveal updated details on production. We break the details down below. Trailer The […]

  • Godzilla: Planet Eater Hits Netflix on 1/9/2019

    The King of the Monsters faces his final challenge in the new year. Earlier today, Netflix announced that they will stream Godzilla: Planet Eater worldwide on January 9, 2019. As of press time, no further details have been announced. The film opened in Japanese theaters on November 9. Kobun Shizuno (Knights of Sidonia) and Hiroyuki […]

  • Cinedigm to Purchase Viewster & Viewster Anime

    I have but one request: Bring back Omakase. Earlier today, entertainment company Cinedigm announced that they will purchase Viewster and its subsidiary Viewster Anime. Through the agreement, Cinedigm will assume all of Viewster’s content, applications, and social assets, while adding the platform’s content to their global library. They publisher will continue to operate Viewster as […]

  • Tomohiko Ito to Direct New Anime Film “Hello World”

    Suddenly, every software engineer had a distinct flashback. Earlier today, an official website opened its doors to announce that an original anime film titled Hello World is in the works. The first staffers and a visual were revealed for the project. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features a globe, that […]

  • Crunchyroll Launches Haikyu!! Talent and Sense & Battle of Concepts Movies

    To win in volleyball, you need talent, good sense, and a strong sense of concepts. Crunchyroll launched a pair of Haikyu!! anime films on their digital platform today. Haikyu!! The Movie: Talent and Sense and Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of Concepts are both available for Crunchyroll subscribers. Both films are compilation movies, which retell key […]

  • Netflix Announces Aggretsuko: We Wish You A Metal Christmas For 12/20/2018

    Finally, we’ll have a Christmas special that’s a little more metal. Earlier today, Netflix announced that a new Aggretsuko anime special is in the works. The episode, titled Aggretsuko: We Wish You A Metal Christmas, will launch worldwide on December 20. Netflix lists the special as having a 22-minute run time. Rarecho returned to direct […]