2019 Winter Premiere Digest
Another batch of premieres watched and reviewed! Now that we’ve weathered the storm, it’s time to see what goodies have washed up on our shores.
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[Links] 9-15 January 2019: Fears About Lacking Old-Age Support Among LGBT Folks, Gengoroh Tagame Mourns Death of Gay Adult Magazines, and Stalking Issues at Conventions
This week: fears about support among aging members of Japan’s LGBT community, Gengoroh Tagame mourns the death of Gay Adult Magazines, and the serious issue of stalking at conventions.
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Aniplex of America to Give Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II Theatrical Run In the USA
Earlier today, Aniplex of America announced that they will give Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] THE MOVIE II. lost butterfly a theatrical run in the United States. The film will receive two screenings: a premiere event in Los Angeles, and a wider national release. The premiere will be held at the Regal L.A. Live theater on […]
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“Dumbbell Nan-Kilo Moteru?” Manga Gets Anime TV Series By Doga Kobo
Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that Yabako Sandrovich and illustrator MAAM’s Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru? (How much heavy dumbbells can you lift?, lit. How Many Kilos Can You Lift On Dumbbells?) will get an anime TV series. The first cast and crew members were revealed, along with […]
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MyAnimeList Purchased By Media Do Holdings Co., Ltd.
Earlier today, MyAnimeList announced that they were acquired by Japanese corporation Media Do Holdings Co., Ltd. According to the announcement, Media Do will purchase all outstanding shares in MyAnimeList from current owner DeNA. DeNA official Youichirou Watanabe will continue to serve as the CEO of MyAnimeList through the transition. Media Do’s press release states that […]
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Media Blasters Re-Licenses Osamu Tezuka’s “Phoenix” Anime; Plans Blu-Ray Release
Earlier today, Media Blasters took to Facebook to announce that they re-licensed the 2004 Phoenix anime TV series. Moreover, the publisher plans to release the show on Blu-Ray for the first time in history, using a new HD transfer. An updated DVD release is also planned, which will source the HD master. Phoenix is based […]
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Main Cast Revealed for Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara
Earlier today, the official website for Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara updated with the film’s main cast members. The feature will star the following: Minato Hinageshi: Ryota Katayose Hinako Mukaimizu: Rina Kawaei A visual featuring both cast reveals was also shown off, which you can check out below. Ryota Katayose is a member of GENERATIONS […]
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Kaguya-sama: Love is War – Episode 1
I may not agree with the characters’ beliefs about relationships… but to be honest, I don’t think the writers do either.
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Suspect Arrested in Arson Fire at Anime Los Angeles Hotel
At 1:50AM EST today, authorities were alerted to a fire in the parking lot of Ontario’s Azure Hotel & Suites. Firefighters responded nine minutes, and were able to put out the fire by 2:04AM. According to authorities, the fire was caused by arson targeting one car, which then spread to six adjacent vehicles. The Press […]
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Ensemble Stars! Gets New Trailer & Premiere Date
Earlier today, Ensemble Stars! fans flocked to the Nippon Budokan for the “Ensemble Stars! Starry Stage 2nd ~in Nippon Budōkan~” concert event. During the show, a new trailer, plus release details for the show’s upcoming anime were announced. The 36-second promo offers a brief look at the show’s leads, before cutting to a confirmation of […]
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Kengan Ashura’s Opening Theme Song Announced
On January 12, the official Kengan Ashura anime website updated with details on the show’s theme songs. Opening theme song King & Ashley will be performed by My First Story. Kengan Ashura will hit Japanese TV on January 27. Netflix will stream the show worldwide this year. Kengan Ashura is based on Yabako Sandrovich and […]
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Grimms Notes the Animation – Episode 1
I’ve probably put more thought into this show’s fairy-tale themes and contexts than is really there.
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The Magnificent KOTOBUKI – Episode 1
This looks to be a dazzling adventure series with major promise in its cast.
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Domestic Girlfriend – Episode 1
With a plot that would be right at home on the CW network, Domestic Girlfriend promises lots of scandalized gasps and cries of, “No, don’t do that!”
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Bermuda Triangle ~ Colorful Pastrale – Episode 1
This is the first premiere of the season where I left with absolutely no idea of what this show was going to be about.
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Character Designer loundraw Establishes Animation Studio
On January 11, character designer and animator loundraw announced that he’s launching an animation studio. No further details were disclosed about the facility, which is named “Flat Studio.” loundraw commented on the news, stating that he opened Flat Studio to explore possibilities as an illustrator. Animation “was always something I longed to do,” he stated, […]
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Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka – Episode 1
There’s something that sets me on edge about modern dark magical girl series.
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The Quintessential Quintuplets – Episode 1
Anyway, yeah, it’s a harem anime.
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Third Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel Movie Gets Title, 2020 Premiere
Earlier today, Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel ii. lost butterfly hit Japanese theaters. At the end of the show, a short teaser trailer was shown that confirms that the third film, titled Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel iii. spring song, will open in Spring 2020. The Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] films will adapt the “Heaven’s Feel” branch […]
