[Links] 10-16 April 2019: SARAZANMAI’s Production Team, Representation in The Missing, and Japan’s Same-Sex Marriage Lawsuit
This week: info on SARAZANMAI’s production, Swery’s The Missing, and the recent lawsuit fighting for marriage equality.
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Anime Boston Announces Non-Biodegradable Plastic Shopping Bag Ban For Vendors
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 […]
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Lupin III Creator Monkey Punch Passes Away
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 […]
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Right Stuf’s License for Cat’s Eye Expires
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 […]
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Hōkago Teibō Nisshi Gets Anime TV Series
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 […]
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Report: ufotable Owes 400 Million Yen In Unpaid Taxes
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 […]
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I★Chu Rhythm Game Gets Anime TV series; First Visual & Trailer Revealed
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 […]
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Netflix Unveils “Eden” Anime
Earlier today, Netflix announced that they will produce a four-episode anime series, titled Eden. A visual, the first staffers, and a brief synopsis were revealed for the project, which launches in 2020. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features a rear shot of a young child, who’s holding hands with two […]
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High School Fleet Movie Gets Trailer, Visual, Main Cast, & Staff
Earlier today, the official High School Fleet anime website updated with a new trailer and visual, as well as the main staff and cast for the film. We break the details down below. Trailer The image flies through shots of the main cast members and cuts of various naval vessels, as an upbeat march plays […]
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Chatty AF 87: Winter 2019 Wrap-up (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Dee, Vrai, and Peter look back on the Winter 2019 season! The gang talks stellar sequels, flawed adaptations, messy originals, and pleasant otome surprises.
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Tokunana Anime Casts Kenji Nomura As Rokusuke “Sniper” Nomura
Earlier today, the official Tokunana (Keishichō Tokumu-bu Tokushu Kyōaku-han Taisaku-Shitsu Dai-Nana-ka -Tokunana-, lit. Metropolitan Police Department Special Division Heinous Crime Investigation Unit Special 7: Tokunana) anime website updated with a new cast member. The series will add Kenji Nomura as Rokusuke “Sniper” Endō. Rokusuke “Sniper” Endō Tokunana will hit Japanese TV in Fall 2019. Takayuki […]
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Crunchyroll Confirms “Saga of Tanya the Evil – the Movie” For Crunchyroll Movie Night
On April 12, Crunchyroll confirmed that they will screen Saga of Tanya the Evil – the Movie as part of their Crunchyroll Movie Night lineup. The film will be shown in five hundred theaters across the United States on May 16, at 7:30PM local time. The film will be accompanied by a video interview with […]
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Wise Man’s Grandchild – Episode 1
Wise Man’s Grandchild is proof that isekai series have, by and large, gotten so foul that pleasant blandness is a welcome relief.
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Erica Schroeder Plays Kelly Stownar In Nozomi’s Emma: A Victorian Romance Dub
Earlier today, Nozomi Entertainment announced that Erica Schroeder will play the part of Kelly Stownar in their English dub for Emma: A Victorian Romance. William is the fifth cast member confirmed for the adaptation. Right Stuf also revealed that script adaptations for Emma‘s second season are complete. Erica Schroeder has been active in the entertainment […]
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Crunchyroll Adds Senryu Girl, 4 More To Spring 2019 Simulcasts
Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that five titles will join their Spring 2019 simulcast lineup. The publisher will stream the following: Ao-chan Can’t Study! NAMUAMIDABUTSU! -UTENA- Senryu Girl Why the hell are you here, Teacher!? KING OF PRISM -Shiny Seven Stars- KING OF PRISM -Shiny Seven Stars- will launch on April 15. All other shows will […]
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Sentai Filmworks’ License for A-Channel Expires
Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks sent out an email announcing that their rights to the A-Channel anime have expired. Sentai is currently selling their remaining stock on their website, with the complete collection priced at $11.99 on Blu-Ray and $9.99 on DVD. Sentai will offer the title while supplies last, or until April 30. A-Channel is […]
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SARAZANMAI – Episode 1
I’m sorry in advance, because getting a levelheaded review of an Ikuhara anime from me is basically impossible
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Cinderella Nine – Episode 1
Cinderella Nine isn’t a touchdown, but I didn’t want to spike it into the dumpster either.
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The Helpful Fox Senko-san – Episode 1
Some people might not be bothered by the creepy dogwhistles and can still enjoy the nice stuff here, and that’s fine. But I’ve got better things to do with my Wednesdays.
