[Links] 23-29 May 2018: Trans Idols, BL Trends, and Japanese War Brides
This week: a trans idol group, the year’s popular trends in BL, and Japanese war brides in New Zealand.
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“Baki” Anime Adds Takuya Eguchi, 3 More, Gets New Trailer Also
Baki, you’ll never lose again! (Whoops! Wrong decade.) Earlier today, the official Baki anime website updated with a new teaser trailer and four cast reveals. We break the details down below: Trailer The 74-second promo introduces the new characters (and Baki), offering snippets of dialogue to convey the major story beats for the series. Casting […]
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“Back Street Girls” Anime Gets Main Voice Cast
Content Warning: Transphobia, Misogyny It’s time to meet the folks who will bring this horrifying idol world to life. Earlier today, the official Back Street Girls anime website updated with the show’s main voice cast. The series will star the following: Kentarō Yamamoto (Airi): Daisuke Ono Ryū Tachibana (Mari): Satoshi Hino Kazuhiko Sugihara (Chika): Kazuyuki […]
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Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai Anime Adds Maaya Uchida
It looks like another finds themself embroiled in this coming-of-age story. Earlier today, the official Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai (High School Pigs Don’t Dream of a Bunny Girl Upperclassman) anime website updated with a new cast member, a voice promo, and an updated key visual. We break the […]
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Third Godzilla Anime Movie Hits in November 2018
The king of the monsters shall rise for one more encounter. Earlier today, the official website for the Godzilla anime film trilogy updated with a teaser visual for upcoming third film Godzilla: Hoshi wo Kū Mono (Godzilla: Eater of Stars). The visual confirms the film’s title, as well as a November 2018 première window. The […]
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Smartphone Game “Shōmetsu Toshi” Gets Anime TV Series By Madhouse
Come with me, we’ll escape from the city… or something! Earlier today, fans of smartphone game Shōmetsu Toshi (Annihilated City) flocked to the “PROJECT Shōmetsu Toshi Launch Presentation” fan event. During the show, it was announced that the game will receive an anime TV series. The first key visual, cast members, and studio information were […]
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The Promised Neverland Anime Gets First Trailer & Character Visuals
Finally, the gates to neverland have opened… for better or worse. Earlier today, the official The Promised Neverland anime website opened its doors. The site includes a new teaser trailer, as well as at trio of character visuals. We break the details down below: Trailer The 78-second promo features stills from the original manga, set […]
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Cells At Work! Anime Cast Adds Ayako Kawasumi, 3 More
It looks like we have a few new workers in this factory called the body. Earlier today, the official Cells At Work! anime website updated with several cast reveals, as well as details on the show’s theme song and premiere date. We break the details down below: Cast The series will add the following: Mast […]
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My Hero Academia: The Two Heroes Movie Gets A New Key Visual
It’s time to say “Plus Ultra!” once again. Earlier today, the official My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Futari no Hero (My Hero Academia the Movie: The Two Heroes) website updated with a new key visual. The image features the main heroes (plus Melissa) taking the fore, as headshots of All-Might and Devitt are positioned in […]
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Chatty AF 55: Ouran High School Host Club Watchalong – Episodes 1-6 (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Part 1 of the 4-part watchalong of Ouran High School Host Club with Amelia, Dee, and special guests Alexis Pratt and Isaac Akers! For this first episode, the team discusses their history with the series, chats about the highs and lows of the Host Club’s parody playground, and lavishes lotsa love on First-Class Protagonist Haruhi.
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My Hero Academia Anime’s “All For One” Design Revealed
Wait… that’s not Solid Snake… Earlier today, the official My Hero Academia anime website updated with pair of character visuals. The new images show off the design for All For One, who will appear in episode 9 of the new season. The character is a villain who will be voiced by Akio Ōtsuka. Episode 9 […]
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Zoids Wild Gets New Trailer, Casts Ami Koshimizu
So, how long ’til we make a “Get wild and tough” joke? Earlier today, a new teaser trailer for Zoids Wild started streaming on Takara Tomy’s YouTube channel. Shortly afterwards, the show’s official Twitter account updated with a new cast reveal. We break the details down below: Trailer The 15-second spot features new characters and […]
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Gintama 2 Movie Cast Yūya Yagira As Toushirou Hijikata, New Set Photo Released
Behold, the Shinsengumi in all their glory! Earlier today, the live-action Gintama film franchise’s Instagram account updated with a new cast reveal for Gintama 2. The account confirmed that Yūya Yagira will play Toushirou Hijikata in the film. A visual for the character was also revealed, which you can check out below: Visuals for fellow […]
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Live-Action Nisekoi Film Casts Haruka Shimazaki & DAIGO
So, it looks like the fighter was an idol, to boot… The latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump (Issue 26, 2018) includes a new cast reveal segment for the live-action Nisekoi movie. The article confirms two cast members: Marika Tachibana: Haruka Shimazaki Claude: DAIGO 岸くんニセコイだ〜！😭💓💓 pic.twitter.com/7WIwXxwIdT — ♔*｡✧ (@_kp523) May 25, 2018 Haruka Shimazaki has […]
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“Boarding School Juliet” Anime Gets Key Visual, Staffers, Premiere Date
It looks like this class will be in session just before Halloween. Earlier today, the official Boarding School Juliet (Kishuku Gakkō no Juliet) anime website updated with the show’s main staff, a key visual, and the première window. We break the details down below: Key Visual The image features lead character Juliet Percia standing before […]
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Shikioriori Gets a New Trailer & Key Visual
Through the power of anime, fans will be able to get a glimpse of modern China. Earlier today, the Shikioriori anime film’s official website updated with a key visual and a teaser trailer. We break the details down below: Trailer The 90-second promo offers a brief look at the film in action, passing over the […]
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Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki Gets Anime Adaptation
We’re heading from Gunma to the Aichi prefecture! The fourth compiled volume of Masaki Andō’s Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki announced that the title will get an anime TV series. As of press time, no further details have been announced. Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki launched in the pages of Monthly Comic Rex in May 2016. The series currently spans […]
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Discotek Rescues Classic Trash OVA Angel Cop
Guess what, bad anime fans? Another final member of the “awful anime” trinity is coming back! At their Momocon panel, Discotek Media announced that they acquired the rights to Angel Cop. The publisher will ship the title in North America, and noted that their release will include: Uncensored subtitles New essays on historical context VHS […]
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Fushigi Yugi: Adolescence Apotheosis
Through its raw, emotional, sometimes-frustrating narrative, Fushigi Yugi uses isekai trappings and the relationship between Miaka and Yui to explore common sources of desire and anxiety for teenage girls along with their potential consequences, both positive and negative. By tapping into the mentality of its audience and providing reassurance in its conclusion, Fushigi Yugi serves the function of a modern fable or fairy tale.
