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  • SIGNAL.MD Producing “I’m Glad I Could Keep Running” Anime

    So, where will they keep running to? Earlier today, anime studio Signal.MD announced that they will produce a new anime TV series. The project, titled I’m Glad I could Keep Running (Hashiritsuzukete Yokattatte). The studio opened an official Twitter account, which unveiled the show’s core cast and crew members, as well as initial details on […]

  • Kenichi Sonoda to Attend Anime Central 2019

    Cue that Peter Erskine riff, if you would! On August 31, Anime Central announced that Kenichi Sonoda will attend next year’s convention as a guest. Sonoda will host the world premiere of Bean Bandit Episode 0 at the convention. Kenichi Sonoda has been active in the industry since 1984. He made his start at age […]

  • Customers Allege That Anime Bento Bilked Them

    Over the past few years, the subscription box has become a staple of the consumer market. Month after month, millions of customers send organizations ten, twenty, even fifty dollars every month for a selection of mystery goodies. Some, like Blue Apron and Japan Crate, promise a new culinary experience. Others, like Birchbox and Stitch Fix, […]

  • Gegege no Kitaro Gets New Visual For Season 2

    Get ready to meet an all-new breed of yokai, folks. Earlier today, the official Gegege no Kitaro anime website updated with a new key visual for the show’s second season. The new image features Kitaro, Neko-musume, Rat-man, Daddy Eyebell, and Mana standing against a background emblazoned with an eyeball. behind them, profiles of several “western” […]

  • Takanori Hoshino Plays Journey Rex in Boarding School Juliet Anime

    It won’t be long before this class roster is complete! Earlier today, the official Boarding School Juliet (Kishuku Gakkō no Juliet) anime website updated with a new cast member. Takanori Hoshino will join the cast as Journey Rex. A pair of visuals for the character were also revealed, which you can check out below. The […]

  • Zombie Land Saga Gets Main Cast, Trailer, & Key Visual

    I don’t think there will be anyone disappearing down Flamingo Lane in this one… Earlier today, the official Zombie Land Saga anime website updated with a new trailer and visual, as well as the major voice cast. We break the details down below. Trailer The three-minute teaser is presented like a low-rent talk show, with […]

  • The Mazinger Problem: On “different times,” “lost in translation,” and the role of translators

    A few years ago, I had the opportunity to work on the first full U.S. release of one of my favorite franchises ever: Mazinger Z. But while I was all-in for the cheesiness and monster-of-the-week action, I was caught on the back foot when it came to certain elements of the show.

  • HIDIVE to Stream Negima! & Negima?! Anime Starting in September 2018

    The great magister is back with his star pupils. On August 30, HIDIVE announced that they acquired the streaming rights for Negima! and Negima?!. The first three episodes of Negima! will launch on HIDIVE in English-dubbed and subtitled formats on September 6, at 16:00 UTC (Noon Eastern, 9:00AM Pacific). New episodes will be added on […]

  • Crunchyroll Adds Golden Kamuy Season 2 to Fall 2018 Simulcasts

    Get ready for more adventure with Sugimoto and Ashirpa as they bear that familiar orange crest. On August 29, Crunchyroll announced that they will stream the second season of the Golden Kamuy anime as part of their Fall simulcast lineup. The series will be available to all subscribers outside of Asia starting October 8. The […]

  • Golden Kamuy Season 2 Debuts on 10/8/2018

    Now, the only important question that remains is “how many amazing character faces will we get this season?” Earlier today, the official Golden Kamuy anime website updated with the premiere schedule for Golden Kamuy‘s second season. The series will air on the following networks (all times JST): Tokyo MX: 10/8/2018 at 23:00 (10/8/2018 at 11:00PM) […]

  • Release the Spyce Gets New Key Visual

    The Guild and the entire Universe depends on spyce! Earlier today, the official Release the Spyce anime website updated with a new key visual. The image features Momo and Yuki standing on a rooftop at night. Momo has her hand on Yuki’s chest. Release the Spyce will hit Japanese TV on October 6. The series […]

  • Guido Mista and Sex Pistols Star in new JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Teaser

    While is Stand is named Sex Pistols, he is not, in fact, the Antichrist. Earlier today, the official Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind anime website updated with a new character trailer. The 18-second promo introduces Guido Mista and his Stand Sex Pistols. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind hits Japanese TV on October 5. The full […]

  • Tonari no Kyūketsuki-san Anime Gets Full Broadcast Schedule

    It looks like Ms. Vampire is moving in on October 5. Earlier today, the official Tonari no Kyūketsuki-san (Ms. vampire who lives in my neighborhood, lit. My Neighbor Ms. Vampire) anime website updated with the show’s première schedule. The title will air on the following networks (all times JST): AT-X: 10/5/2018 at 21:00 (10/5/2018 at […]

  • Laughing Under the Clouds Gaiden Part 3 Gets Extended Trailer

    Someday, the laughter will begin anew… but first, the silence. Earlier today, the official Laughing Under the Clouds Gaiden anime website updated with a new trailer for upcoming film Laughing Under the Clouds Gaiden: Cherry Blossoms, the Bridge to Heavenly Wishes (Donten ni Warau Gaiden: Ōka, Tenbō no Kakyū). The minute-long promo gives a glimpse […]

  • Eleven Arts to Distribute The Laws Of The Universe – PART I Anime Film

    The laws of the universe are absolute, and not to be taken lightly. Earlier today, Eleven Arts announced that they will distribute upcoming anime film The Laws Of The Universe – PART I in the United States and Canada. The publisher will give the film a theatrical run in a simultaneous world première on October […]

  • Sumire Uesaka Plays Anne Sieber In Boarding School Juliet Anime

    The boarding school gained yet another student today. Earlier today, the official Boarding School Juliet (Kishuku Gakkō no Juliet) anime website updated with a new cast member. Sumire Uesaka will join the cast as Anne Sieber. A pair of visuals for the character were also revealed, which you can check out below. The series will […]

  • Akira Kamiya Plays Ryo Saeba in “City Hunter Nighter” Promo Ad

    It’s time for Giants fans to get wild and tough as they cheer on their favorite team! Earlier today, MaiDigi TV started streaming a radio ad for the Yomiuri Giants’ upcoming “City Hunter Nighter” event. In the minute-long promo, Akira Kamiya takes the mic in-character as Ryo Saeba to talk up the evening. As he […]

  • Mob Psycho 100 II Hits the Beach in August Visual

    There’s no better way of beating the heat than hitting the sandy beaches… or something! Earlier today, the official Mob Psycho 100 anime website updated with a new key visual for the upcoming Mob Psycho 100 II. The image features Mob, Reigen, and Dimple enjoying a toasty time on the beach. Mob Psycho 100 II […]

  • The View from the Sidecar: How Kamen Rider fails its women

    The long-running live action series Kamen Rider has one core concept: the Kamen Rider, a masked superhero riding a motorcycle, fights a shady organization or evil force. However, in its 45-plus years of history, its treatment of women has been lacking, especially in the Heisei era.

  • Sentai Filmworks Licenses DIVE!!; Plans December 2018 Release

    It looks like Sentai is ready to take the dive into this sports anime. Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks announced that they picked up the rights to DIVE!! The publisher will release the title on home video in December 2018. Sentai’s license includes the United States, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia, South […]