[Links] 19-25 June 2019: Josei Reading List, “Porny Otome Games,” and Anti-Hate Speech Ordinance
This week: a rec list of josei manga, an interview with an adult otome game localizer, and an anti-hate speech ordinance in Kawasaki.
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Crunchyroll Reveals “CRX x Junji Ito Collection” Merchandise Line
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 […]
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First 10 Minutes of Evangelion 4.0 to Be Shown At Anime Expo 2019
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. […]
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Crunchyroll Announces Anime Expo 2019 Schedule
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: […]
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Chihayafuru Season 3 Cast Adds Kenta Miyake, 1 More
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 […]
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Chatty AF 92: Princess Tutu Watchalong – Episodes 7-13 (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Episode 2 of our 4-part watchalong of Princess Tutu with Vrai, Chiaki, and special guest Miranda Sanchez!
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Re:Stage! Dream Days Anime Gets Third Teaser Trailer
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 […]
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Lord El-Melloi II Case Files Introduces Flat and Svin In New Trailer
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 […]
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A Certain Scientific Accelerator Anime Gets Two New Trailers
On June 21, the official A Certain Scientific Accelerator (Toaru Kagaku no Accelerator) anime website updated with two new trailers. Each promo introduces the main plot beats, before breaking into one of the show’s theme songs. Opening Theme: Shadow is the Light by THE SIXTH LIE Closing Theme: Parole by sajou no hana A Certain […]
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Dr. Stone Anime Gets Second Trailer
Earlier today, the official Dr. Stone anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The two-minute promo introduces the major story beats through character narration, before diving into an extended prologue. Opening theme song Good Morning World! by Burnout Syndromes kicks in as a background track at the 1:16 mark. Dr. Stone will hit Japanese […]
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Hoshiai no Sora Anime Adds Yusuke Kobayashi, 1 More
Earlier today, the official Hoshiai No Sora (Star-Crossing Skies) anime website updated with two new cast members. The series will add the following: Naoki Tsukinose: Yusuke Kobayashi Taiho Ishigami: Kōhei Amasaki A new key visual was also revealed, which features Naoki Tsukinose (left) and Taiho Ishigami (Right). Hoshiai no Sora will air on TBS, BS-TBS, […]
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Every Rose Has Its Thorns: Vilifying female ambition in The Rose of Versailles
As a main character, Oscar is an all-encompassing figure who struggles with gender roles, duty, empathy, and more. But with Marie Antoinette and the women who act as villains, we see a more traditional exploration of female power, ambition, and anger.
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Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki Gets Second Anime Season
Earlier today, the official Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki anime website announced that the series will get a second season. The site includes a new visual, which features the titular Yatogame hoisting a golden statue. Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki aired in the Spring 2019 broadcast season. Series creator Hisayoshi Hirasawa (Love is Like a Cocktail, Ojisan to Marshmallow) […]
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Astra Lost In Space Previews Opening Theme In Second Trailer
Earlier today, the official Astra Lost in Space anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 105-second promo gives a brief look at the show in action, using character dialogue and a narrator to set the stage. Theme song star*frost by nonoc kicks in at the 55-second mark. Astra Lost In Space hits Japanese […]
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Dragon Quest: Your Story Film Gets New Trailer & Visual
Content Warning: Contains descriptions of Koichi Sugiyama’s political views, which include war crime denial and views toward LGBT+ individuals. Earlier today, the official website for upcoming film Dragon Quest: Your Story updated with a new trailer and key visual. We break the details down below. Trailer The 92-second promo introduces the major plot elements, from […]
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Isekai Cheat Magician Anime Gets New Trailer, 2 Cast Members
Earlier today, the official Isekai Cheat Magician anime website updated with a new trailer and a pair of cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The 110-second promo introduces the main plot elements through character dialogue and quick animation cuts. Theme song Panta Rhei by MYTH&ROID kicks in as a background track at […]
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A Girl Worth Fighting For: Kingdom Hearts III and the mystery of the missing heroines
Kingdom Hearts’s cast and audience may have grown up, but its tired “boy saves girl” gender politics remain just as outdated as they were when the franchise first launched.
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Sega Plans “Project Sakura Wars” Streaming Event For 6/26/2019
Earlier today, Sega announced that they will host a live streaming event for Project Sakura Wars (Shin Sakura Taisen). The event, which will kick off on June 26 at 20:00 JST (6/26/2019 at 7:00AM EDT, 4:00AM PDT), is slated to run for ninety minutes. The show will be the first in a series of planned […]
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Toradora!, 3 More To Leave Hulu in June 2019; Tokyo Ghoul: re Season 3 Dub To Launch In July
Earlier today, we received word from Hulu that four titles will leave the platform at the end of June. The following titles will be delisted from the service: Toradora! Deltora Quest Pandora Hearts Zatch Bell In addition, Hulu sent out their list of titles to be added and removed from the service on June 17. […]
