This update has been a long time coming. Thanks so much to all our supporters for being so patient with us, and our sincerest apologies for not providing this sooner. The good news is there is no bad news: We’re still pursuing all of our fundraiser goals and making steady progress on our promises! The rest of the news is… well, realistic, mostly.
Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that they will host the world premiere of upcoming OVA Mob Psycho 100 II: The First Spirits and Such Company Trip ~A Journey that Mends the Heart and Heals the Soul~ at Crunchyroll Expo. The publisher will host a screening on Sunday, September 1, which will be attended by character deisgner […]
Earlier today, Aniplex of America announced that they will stream Lord El-Melloi’s Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace note on Crunchyroll and FunimationNow. The series will launch on both platforms on July 6, 2019. In addition, a new trailer for the series was revealed, which offers a look at the show in action as character dialogue […]
Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks announced that Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma will air on Adult Swim’s Toonami block. The series will launch on July 6, at 1:00AM. The Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma adapts Yūto Tsukuda and Shun Saeki’s manga of the same name. The series kicked off in April 2015, and ran for 24 […]
On June 26, Eleven Arts announced their English dub cast for Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day. The film will star the following: Kumiko Oumae: Erica Mendez Reina Kousaka: Laura Post Sapphire Kawashima: Kavlii Mills Hazuki Katou: Jennifer Losi Kanade Hisaishi: Christine Marie Cabanos Mirei Suzuki: Katelyn Gault Satsuki Suzuki: […]
Earlier today, anime director Mamoru Oshii hosted a press conference for his new anime project. During the presentation, he announced that his TV project will be Vladlove: a “girl meets girl” comedy show. The first crew members for the project were revealed, along with a brief story treatment. Staff Junji Nishimura ((Ranma ½, You’re Under […]
Earlier today, Sega hosted a live streaming event for Project Sakura Wars. During the 90-minute presentation, the publisher revealed four new cast members attached to the project: Sumire Kanzaki: Michie Tomizawa Reiji Shiba: Tomikazu Sugita Kaoru Rindou: Yui Ishikawa Komachi Ooba: Ryoko Shiraishi Sumire Kanzaki was one of the original members of the Imperial Combat […]
Queerness opened up a new world, one in which male and female were no longer black-and-white concepts. Gender became this beautiful shade of gray that I didn’t want nor need to be boxed into. The gateway for this freedom was in the queer bodies of Thomas.
On June 24, Crunchyroll announced that they will publish a new mobile game based on the RWBY franchise. The game, titled RWBY: Crystal Quest, is slated to launch under the Crunchyroll Games label in late Summer 2019. Crunchyroll opened an official website for the game, which includes information on pre-registration. The title will be a […]
Earlier today, the official website for the Ni No Kuni film updated with a new teaser trailer and key visual. We break the details down below. Trailer The 90-second promo introduces the film’s main characters, and previews the dialogue. Key Visual The image features Yū, Haru, and Kotona in the heart of a bustling city. […]
Earlier today, the final episode of Isekai Quartet hit Japanese TV. The end of the episode features a confirmation that the series will receive a second season. As of press time, no further details have been announced. A fan event based on the series is slated to be held in October. Isekai Quartet began airing […]
This week: a rec list of josei manga, an interview with an adult otome game localizer, and an anti-hate speech ordinance in Kawasaki.
On June 21, Crunchyroll announced that they will launch an exclusive clothing line based on the works of Junji Ito. The collection, which will ship under the “CRX x Junji Ito Collection” label, will be available as convention exclusive items for this year’s Crunchyroll Expo. Three designs, which will feature new art by Ito (designs […]
Earlier today, Toei announced that they will give the first ten minutes of Shin Evangelion Gekijō-ban :|| (Rebuild of Evangelion :||) a theatrical run. The feature, titled Shin Evangelion Gekijōban AVANT 1 (Beginning 10 Minutes 40 Seconds 00 Frame) 0706 Version, will be the film’s introductory sequence, which will cover up until the title card. […]
Earlier today, Crunchyroll unveiled their full schedule of events for this year’s Anime Expo. The publisher will host the following: 7/4/2019 12:00PM: Dr. Stone World Premiere 5:30PM: Crunchyroll Games Industry Panel 7/5/2019 12:00PM: Crunchyroll x MAPPA Presents: Zombie Land Saga Stage Event & To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts Premiere 7/6/2019 2:30PM: Crunchyroll Industry Panel 4:00PM: […]
Earlier today, the official Chihayafuru anime website updated with two new cast members. The series will add the following: Dr. Harada: Kenta Miyake Taeko Miyauchi: Yoshino Ohtori Miyake and Ohtori will succeed Unshō Ishizuka and Toshiko Fujita, respectively, both of whom passed away in 2018. Chihayafuru returns to Japanese TV in October. The show will […]
Episode 2 of our 4-part watchalong of Princess Tutu with Vrai, Chiaki, and special guest Miranda Sanchez!
Earlier today, the official Re:Stage! Dream Days anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 98-second promo features opening theme song Sensei Sensation by in-show idol group KiRaRe as a background track. Re:Stage! Dream Days hits Japanese TV on July 7. The full premiere schedule is as follows (all times JST): Tokyo MX: 7/7/2019 […]
Earlier today, the official Lord El-Melloi II’s Case Files (Lord El-Melloi II-sei no Jikenbo) anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 27-second promo introduces characters Flat and Svin, and previews their dialogue. Lord El-Melloi II’s Case Files will hit Japanese TV on July 6. The full broadcast schedule is as follows (All times […]
