On April 20, J-Novel Club took to Twitter to announced that they acquired five light novel titles. The publisher will release the following: Crest of the Stars and Banner of the Stars by Hiroyuki Morioka and illustrator Toshihiro Ono Seriously Seeking Sister! Ultimate Vampire Princess Just Wants Little Sister – Plenty of Service Will Be […]
On April 20, Crunchyroll announced that they will add Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin: Advent of the Red Comet to their digital library on April 28. The film is the final entry in the franchise’s “Loum Arc.” Crunchyroll describes the feature as: The tragic story of Char Aznable, the ace pilot known as the Red […]
Aniplex of America announced that they will release Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story in the United States and Canada. The publisher will partner with developer f4samurai to release the title, which launches in Summer 2019. Aniplex describes the game as: The stage is set in a burgeoning city called Kamihama. Magical Girls […]
On April 20, Sunrise announced that Discotek Media will release City Hunter anime series, as well as feature film City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes in North America. Discotek will give the film select screenings across the United States, and plans to release both the film and the anime TV series on home video. City Hunter: […]
©NISIOISIN/KODANSHA, ANIPLEX, SHAFT Earlier today, Aniplex of America announced that they will release a complete boxed set for Monogatari Second Season. The set, which ships to retailers on June 25, will include all 28 episodes from the following series: Nekomonogatari Hanamonogatari Onimonogatari Kabukimonogatari Otorimonogatari Koimonogatari Confirmed extra features include: Textless Openings and Endings TV Version […]
A big new year comes with fresh new shows—and a few familiar faces. The team got together to pick their top recommendations for the Winter season.
Earlier today, the official Cop Craft anime website updated with five new cast members. The series will add the following: Cecil Epps: Fumiko Orikasa Jack Roth: Kenji Hamada Tony Mcbee: Ryousuke Takahashi Jamie Austin: Mai Nakahara Cameron Estefan: Marina Inoue Visuals for Cecil Epps, Kei Matoba, and Tilarna Exedilika were also revealed, which you can […]
Earlier today, Funimation revealed the English dub cast for anime film Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection. The film will star the following: Lelouch: Johnny Yong Bosch C.C.: Kate Higgins Suzaku: Yuri Lowenthal Shalio: Jared GIlmore Shesthaal: Rich Sommer Bitool: English: Christopher R Sabat Shamna: Elizabeth Maxwell Forgner: Patrick Seitz Qujappat: Gabe Kunda Nunnally: Rebecca […]
Earlier today, games publisher DeNA launched their Attack on Titan TACTICS smartphone game on iOS and Android. The title will launch in the United States, Canada, and Australia in Summer 2019, via Crunchyroll Games. The official Attack on Titan TACTICS YouTube account started streaming an English subtitled promo for the title, which you can check […]
Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that they will add three titles to their Spring 2019 simulcast lineup. The publisher will stream the following: YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World Million Arthur Season 2 Mix The first three episodes of YU-NO is currently available for Crunchyroll subscribers. Mix and Million Arthur […]
Earlier today, Kickstarter announced that they’ve entered a business partnership with Japanese publisher Kodansha. In an update on the company’s blog, Kickstarter revealed that they will provide the publishing giant with “tools, knowledge, and resources” to support Japanese creators across all categories. Kodansha, meanwhile, will offer advice to creators on “how to effectively tell their […]
Another batch of premieres watched and reviewed! Now it’s time to gather ’em all together and take a look at what we’ve found.
This week: info on SARAZANMAI’s production, Swery’s The Missing, and the recent lawsuit fighting for marriage equality.
On April 15, Anime Boston informed exhibitors of a change to their bags policy for the event. In an email obtained by Anime Herald, the convention reveals that, due to an ordinance that went in effect on December 14, 2018, retailers in Boston may no longer give out plastic bags with handles. Rather, retailers and […]
Earlier today, news sources in Japan reported that Lupin III creator Monkey Punch (real name Kazuhiko Katō) passed away on April 11. He was 81 when he succumbed to pneumonia. A small private funeral service was held for close family members. A public memorial will be held at a later date. Monkey Punch was born […]
On April 15, Right Stuf announced that their license for classic anime series Cat’s Eye has expired. The company is selling its remaining stock on DVD for $18.50 per season via the Right Stuf website. Cat’s Eye is a 1983 action-drama based on Tsukasa Hojo’s (City Hunter) manga of the same name. The series, which […]
Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that Yasuyuki Kosaka’s Hōkago Teibō Nisshi (Afterschool Embankment Journal) will get an anime TV series. A teaser visual, which features the main cast fishing on the pier, as well as a celebratory illustration by Kosaka were both revealed. You can check both […]
Earlier today, Yahoo! News syndicated an article from the Weekly Bunshun Digital magazine that focuses on studio ufotable. In the piece, Weekly Bunshun alleges that the studio owes 400 million yen ($3,571,683.69 USD) in unpaid taxes, citing a source within the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau. The article alleges that this is just one source of […]
Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that rhythm game I★Chu will get an anime TV series, titled I★Chu: Etoile Stage. The first trailer and visual for the work, as well as the main studios behind the project were revealed. We break the details down below. Trailer The 29-second […]
