In the 1990s, when this film debuted, Perfect Blue accurately predicted a hostile atmosphere in the entertainment industry for women. We can identify similarities between the #MeToo movement, both the Japanese and American pop industries, and Mima’s mind-breaking plight.
Earlier today, the official Twitter account for the 2019 Fruits Basket anime updated with a new teaser trailer. The 82-second, subtitled trailer offers a brief preview of the show’s main concept, and previews the Japanese dialogue for Tohru, Kyo, Yuki, and Shigure. Fruits Basket will hit Japanese TV in April. Fruits Basket will air on […]
Earlier today, the official Sarazanmai anime website updated with a new key visual and trailer, as well as a new cast member. We break the details down below. Trailer The minute-long teaser is a sing-along video for theme song Houkago Kappa by Teiko Kagohara. The video features the silhouette of new character Sara, who is […]
Earlier today, the official Carole & Tuesday anime website updated with a new trailer and visual, as well as the main voice cast for the show. We break the details down below. Trailer The 103-second promo focuses on the titular Carole and Tuesday, which are shown in cutaways from a jam session between that the […]
Earlier today, the official Twitter account for the 2019 Fruits Basket anime announced the seventh member of the Fruits Basket English dub cast. The series will add the following: Hatsuharu Soma: Justin Cook Cook is reprising his role from the 2001 TV series. Fruits Basket will hit Japanese TV in April. Fruits Basket will air […]
Content Warning: The trailer contains nudity. Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that Tomo Hanama and illustrator sune’s Kawaikereba Hentai demo Suki ni Natte Kuremasu ka? light novels will get an anime TV series. A trailer for the rpoject, as well as the first cast members were confirmed. […]
On February 19, Anime Boston announced that Johnny Yong Bosch will attend this year’s convention as a guest. The actor is the fifth North American guest confirmed for the event, and sixth confirmed guest overall. He joins the following: Yoko Shimomura Billy Kametz Greg Ayres Michelle Ruff Tara Sands Bosch previously attended Anime Boston in […]
Earlier today, the official Twitter account for the 2019 Fruits Basket anime announced the fifth and sixth members of the Fruits Basket English dub cast. The series will add the following: Momiji Soma: Mikaela Krantz Kagura Soma: Tia Ballard Momiji was played by Kimberly Grant in the 2001 series, while Meredith McCoy originally played Kagura. […]
Kaoru Mori is, perhaps above all else, consistent. That consistency, both for the high quality of her works and her particular fascination with women, have earned her manga a well-deserved reputation as a must-read for anyone interested in the medium.
Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that CHIROLU and illustrator Truffle’s If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord (Uchi no Musume no Tame naraba, Ore wa Moshikashitara Maou mo Taoseru kamo Shirenai) will receive an anime TV series. The first visual and cast members […]
Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks took to Twitter to announce that they are producing an English dub for Haikyu!!‘s third season. The reveal includes a teaser video (below), which confirms that Ryunosuke Tanaka actor Greg Cote actor will return to the project, and that Kyle Jones is directing. 🏐🏐🏐 pic.twitter.com/ZujlKnooOd — Sentai 💚 Filmworks (@SentaiFilmworks) February […]
Earlier today, the official Ace of Diamond anime website updated with a new key visual for Ace of Diamond Act II, as well as details on the show’s theme songs. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features the Seidou High team in uniform, ready to hit the field. Theme Songs Rock […]
Earlier today, the official YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World anime website update updated with a new teaser trailer. The 100-second promo previews the major character dialogue, as theme song Kono Yo no Hate de Koi o Utau Shojo plays as a background track. YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants […]
This week: thirteen gay couples in Japan sue for marriage equality, an essay on how Alita: Battle Angel resonates with trans narratives, and looking back on Kaori Yuki’s Angel Sanctuary.
On February 13, Japan’s Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission reported that anime studio DLE had worked its way into listing of the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, due to falsified sales and overstated transactions. (Note: The First Section is the top level of the exchange, reserved for large-scale corporations) According to the report, […]
Earlier today, the official Mix anime website updated with two new cast members. The series will add the following: Eisuke Tachibana: Wataru Takagi Mayumi Tachibana: Kikuko Inoue Mix will air on April 6, on NTV and YTV. The show is slated to be shown on Saturdays in the 17:30 (5:30PM) block. Odahiro Watanabe (Tokyo Ghoul:re, […]
Earlier today, the official Twitter account for the 2019 Fruits Basket anime announced the fourth member of the Fruits Basket English dub cast. The series will add the following: Shigure Soma: John Burgmeier Vale is reprising his role from the 2001 TV series. Fruits Basket will hit Japanese TV in April. Fruits Basket will air […]
Dee, Peter, and Vrai check-in on the Winter 2019 season!
On February 17, Crunchyroll hosted their third annual Anime Awards show. In the build-up for the show’s Anime of the Year reveal, a short message by Made In Abyss art director Osamu Masayama was broadcast. During the promo, Masuyama confirmed that he’s working with Crunchyroll on a new project, though he didn’t divulge details on […]
