[Links] 8-14 May 2019: YURITRIBE, Machiko Kyo Tribute, and Mental Health in Anime
This week: a yuri label made by LGBT+ women, a tribute to actress Machiko Kyo, and depictions of mental health issues in anime.
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Disney To Assume Full Control of Hulu
Earlier today, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Disney will become the majority shareholder in streaming platform Hulu. According to the article, Disney and Comcast entered an agreement that will allow the House of Mouse to become the service’s controling stakeholder. While Comcast will remain in the deal for the time being, Comcast may require Disney […]
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Made In Abyss: Wandering Twilight Gets US Theatrical Run Starting 5/27/2019
Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks announced that they will give Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight a theatrical run in the United States. The film hit select theaters on May 27, following a premiere at Anime Central 2019, on May 17. The screening will be accompanied by “bonus features”, including a behind-the-scenes featurette and interviews with director […]
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Ouran Creator Bisco Hatori To Attend Anime Expo 2019
Viz Media announced that Bisco Hatori will attend Anime Expo 2019 as a guest of honor. According to Anime Expo, Hatori will host a panel and autograph sessions over the weekend. The convention will be her first-ever North American appearance. Bisco Hatori made her debut in LaLa DX magazine with one-shot Isshun kan no Romance. […]
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Viz Announces English Dub Cast for Sailor Moon Sailor Stars
Earlier today, Viz Media took to Twitter to announce the main English dub cast for Sailor Moon Sailor Stars. The series will star the following: Chibi-Chibi: Stephanie Sheh Sailor Star Fighter: Melissa Hutchinson Sailor Star Maker: Erika Harlacher Sailor Star Healer: Sarah Williams Sailor Galaxia: Carrie Keranen A visual for the announcement was also revealed, […]
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Season 2 Gets New Visuals, Theatrical Run
Earlier today, the official Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These anime website updated with two new visuals for the show’s upcoming second season, as well as details on the show’s theatrical run. We break the details down below. Key Visuals The visuals, titled “Galactic Empire Version” and “Free Planets Alliance Version” show the […]
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Funimation To Produce Bungo Stray Dogs Season 3 SimulDub
Earlier today, Funimation took to Twitter to announce that they will stream the English dub for Bungo Stray Dogs. The series will launch on FunimationNow on May 17, at 5:00PM Eastern (2:00PM Pacific). New episodes will be added on Fridays. Bungo Stray Dogs returned to Japanese TV on April 12. Takuya Igarashi (Captain Earth, Ouran […]
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Kochoki: Wakaki Nobunaga Anime Gets New Trailer, 10 Cast Members
Earlier today, the official Kochoki: Wakaki Nobunaga anime website updated with a new trailer and key visual, as well as ten cast members and details on the show’s theme songs. We break the details down below. Trailer The 90-second promo introduces the major characters, using character dialogue to drive the main story beats. Opening theme […]
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“Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?” Anime Gets New Key Visual & Trailer
Earlier today, the official Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks? (Tsūjou Kōgeki ga Zentai Kōgeki de ni Kai Kōgeki no Okā-san wa Suki Desuka?) anime website updated with a new trailer and key visual, as well as details on the show’s theme songs. Trailer The 24-second promo focuses on lead character […]
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Chatty AF 89: Classic BL (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
AniFem’s Vrai Kaiser discusses the history of boys love manga with special guests Khursten and Sara.
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Mecha-Ude Pilot Episode Airs On YouTube; Sequel In The Works
On May 10, the official Mecha-Ude Facebook account announced that YouTuber Reina Scully’s YouTube channel is hosting the official stream for the Mecha-Ude anime pilot. The English dubbed and subtitled versions were uploaded to the channel, which you can check out below. Moreover, on April 28, the show’s staff announced on Kickstarter that a sequel […]
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Asahi Broadcasting Buys Majority Stake in Anime Studio DLE
On May 10, anime studio DLE announced that a majority stake in the company was purchased by Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings. The purchase, which is valued at 2.772 billion yen ($25,212,587,400 USD), will see DLE acquire 51.96% of the studio. Through the transaction, DLE will become a subsidiary of Asahi Broadcasting, and embattled founder and […]
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Non Non Biyori Anime Gets Third Season; First Trailer Revealed
Earlier today, the official Non Non Biyori anime website announced that the series will get a third season. The site updated with a three-minute trailer to confirm the news, which covers the series’ history, before offering a brief confirmation shot. The Non Non Biyori manga made its début in the pages of Media Factory’s Monthly […]
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Saori Hayami, 6 More Join Astra Lost in Space Anime Cast
Earlier today, the official Astra Lost in Space anime website updated with seven cast members and a key visual. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features the main cast, posing in the depths of space. Cast The series will add the following: Zack Walker: Shunsuke Takeuchi Quitterie Raffaëlli: Tomoyo Kurosawa Funicia […]
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Val x Love Gets Anime TV Series
Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that Ryousuke Asakura’s Val x Love (Ikusa x Koi) will get an anime TV series. A teaser visual for the project was revealed for the project, which you can check out below. Val x Love launched in the pages of Square Enix’s […]
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Key Visual, 2 New Cast Members Confirmed For Hoshiai no Sora Anime
Earlier today, the official Hoshiai No Sora (Star-Crossing Skies) anime website updated with two new cast members. The series will add the following: Jun Ameno: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Rintarō Futsu: Gen Sato A new key visual was also revealed, which features Jun Ameno (left) and Rintarō Futsu (Right). Hoshiai no Sora will air on TBS, BS-TBS, […]
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In Defense of Resasuke: Autism-coding and ableism in Aggretsuko
Aggretsuko’s seemingly simple yet charming premise got me on board when it first aired, but now I have mixed feelings about it. There is one problem with this otherwise awesome and progressive anime, and it has to do with the heavily autism-coded Resasuke.
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Made In Abyss: Wandering Twilight Gets Second Dub Trailer
Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks started streaming an English dub trailer for upcoming compilation film Made In Abyss: Wandering Twilight. The minute-long promo focuses on the performances by Riko (Brittany Lauda) and Reg (Luci Christian). and Bondrewd (David Harbold). Made In Abyss: Wandering Twilight hits theaters later this year. The film is a compilation feature, which […]
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Children Who Chase Lost Voices “Leaving the Sentai Family,” Goes Out Of Print
Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks took to Twitter to announce that Children Who Chase Lost Voices is out of print. The publisher is selling their remaining stock at $5 per copy, while supplies last, with a notice that the title is “leaving the Sentai family.” Children Who Chase Lost Voices is a 2011 film from CoMix […]
