So, will the current most-popular superhero comic series in the United States get the same red-carpet treatment as, say, Spider-Man or The Avengers? Earlier today, Legendary Pictures announced that they will produce a live-action adaptation of Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia (My Hero Academia) manga. As of press time, no further details have been announced. […]
What would an action movie be if it didn’t greet viewers with a blizzard of stunning sound? Earlier today, the Dragon Ball Super: Broly anime film’s official website updated with details on the film’s theme song. Daichi Miura will perform main theme Blizzard. Miura wrote the lyrics to the song, which is inspired by the […]
So, what was that saying, again? Oh, yes! “Goran, no sponsor”! On October 22, Dentsu announced that they are launching a new initiative, called “Dentsu Japanimation Studio”. The organization, which is based will be a multi-organization cooperative, which includes nine prominent anime studios: Bandai Namco Pictures David Production Liden Films MAPPA Production I.G. Studio Pierrot […]
Ask someone who plays fighting games to list trans characters and they’re probably going to struggle. It’s not exactly their fault, either: While indie games offer marginalized creators a chance to represent themselves and major Action/RPG franchises have worked to make their worlds more diverse, fighting games are one of the many genres lagging behind.
Don’t worry, folks. This isn’t the one with the savanna in the background again. Earlier today, the official Kemono Friends anime website updated with a new key visual. The image features two unidentified animal friends standing in front of the Japari Mart convenience store. Their figures are dimly lit by the sign’s electric glow, as […]
This week: female Japanese novelists whose work you can read in English, the cross-cultural manga Satoko and Nada, and the issue of sexual harassment in Hisone & Masotan.
The archery club is accepting new members. Will you answer the call? Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks announced that they licensed Tsurune (Tsurune: Kazemai Kōkō Kyūdō-bu). The publisher picked up the rights to the series in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South America, and other select territories. Tsurune will hit select digital outlets, followed […]
The promised flower shall bloom, and those who seek it shall be rewarded. Earlier today, Eleven Arts announced that they will release a deluxe edition of their upcoming Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms Blu-Ray. The release, which will ship to stores in March 2019, will include a display box and an 80-page companion booklet, […]
Ideon will make a truly grand entrance, in due time. Earlier today, Maiden Japan announced that they will release Space Runaway Ideon in high definition. The publisher has cancelled all standard edition pre-orders, and will offer refunds to those who pre-paid for their orders. A new release date will be announced by SXION 23 at […]
It’s time to suit up for adventure in this fantasic world! Earlier today, the official Endro~! anime website updated with a new key visual. The image features the six leads, posing against a verdant green landscape. Endro~! will hit Japanese TV in January 2019. Art by Haruko Iizuka Kaori (How to keep a mummy, Yuyushiki) […]
It’s a sad day for anime fans, everywhere. Earlier today, news outlets reported that voice actor Kouji Tsujitani passed away. He was 56. According to reports, the actor succumbed to a stroke on October 17. Prior to his passing, Tsujitani was a member of music group Tachiki Fumihiko to BLUSEED, with close friend Fumihiko Tachiki, […]
The great Tiger Mask weeps on this day. Earlier today, it was announced that animator, animation director and character designer Keiichiro Kimura passed away on October 19. He was 80. According to the report, Kimura suffered a heart attack. A funeral service was held for close family members, with son Takahiro Kimura serving as chief […]
Things are getting real on HIDIVE this Halloween. Earlier today, HIDIVE announced that they picked up the exclusive streaming rights to Real Girl‘s English dub. The publisher picked up the license for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other regions. The first episode will launch on October 30, 208 at 17:00 UTC […]
Revisions are for chumps. (Editor’s note: Be sure to revise your work, always.) Earlier today, the official Revisions anime website updated with a dozen character visuals. You can check these out below. The site also updated with a video message from director Goro Taniguchi, which we’ve provided below. Revisions will stream worldwide on Netflix, though […]
As always, take these filings with a grain of salt. Earlier today, the Japan Patent Office revealed a new filing for Star☆Twinkle Precure. According to the office, Toei Animation filed the form on October 5. A shot of the logo is visible in the filing, a screenshot of which you can check out below. This […]
So, what is the pride of the assassin? Earlier today, light novel fans gathered at the “Fujimi Fantasia Bunko Big Thanksgiving Day 2018” fan event. During the show, it was announced that Kei Amagi and illustrator Nino Ninomoto’s Assassin’s Pride will get an anime adaptation. As of press time, no further details have been announced. […]
Trust me, it’s not “Saekano: She, the Ultimate Weapon.” (…yes, this is a pun that reaches back) Earlier today, light novel fans gathered at the “Fantasia Bunko Big Thanksgiving Day 2018” fan event. During the show, the main cast and crew for the upcoming Saekano: How To Raise a Boring Girlfriend sequel film were revealed, […]
It looks like another spatial quake is upon us! Earlier today, light novel fans gathered at the “Fantasia Bunko Big Thanksgiving Day 2018” fan event. During the show, the main cast and crew for Date A Live III, along with a teaser visual were revealed. We break the details down below. Visual The image features […]
I know the art of the double entendre! I watched Three’s Company growing up. Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened to announce that Dachima Inaka and illustrator Pochi Iida’s 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 […]
