[Links] 16-22 May 2018: Valve Targeting Visual Novels, #WeToo, and Spousal Abuse
This week: visual novels with sexual content under fire, #WeToo, and spousal abuse (Content warning for sexual assault).
All Articles
-
-
MangaGamer & Sekai Project to Bring Their Visual Novels to GOG
It looks like folks are beginning to set their sights on new horizons in the wake of last week. Earlier today, MangaGamer announced that they will bring titles from their catalog to the GOG digital marketplace. The launch lineup includes the Higurashi When They Cry series and eden*. MangaGamer is also working with GOG to […]
-
[New Life+] Young Again in Another World Anime Gets Main Staff, October 2018 Premiere
It looks like this other world is opening up a bit today. Earlier today, the official [New Life+] Young Again in Another World Anime (Nidome no Jinsei wo Isekai de) light novel website updated with the main staff for the title’s upcoming anime adaptation. Keitaro Motonaga (Digimon Adventure tri., Jormungand) will direct the series at […]
-
Sirius the Jaeger Gets Two Teaser Trailers
Today’s update is twice as nice for folks seeking supernatural action! Earlier today, the official Sirius the Jaeger anime website updated with two teaser trailers. The promos, which are available with English subtitles, highlight the two sides of the main conflict. One looks at the human characters, the other the vampires. Human Trailer Vampire Trailer […]
-
Happy Sugar Life Anime Gets New Visual, Cast Member, Theme Song Details
This show has officially earned the status of “seventeen forever” (oi, oi!). Earlier today, the official Happy Sugar Life anime website updated with a new key visual and cast member, as well as details on the show’s theme songs. We break the details down below: Key Visual The image features lead characters Satō Matsuzaka and […]
-
Gintama 2 Movie Adds Tsuyoshi Muro to Main Cast
It looks like another familiar face is joining this production. Earlier today, the live-action Gintama film franchise’s Instagram account updated with a new cast reveal for Gintama 2. The account confirmed that Tsuyoshi Muro will reprise his role as Gengai Hiraga in the film. A visual for the character was also revealed, which you can […]
-
“[New Life+] Young Again in Another World” Light Novels Get Anime Adaptation
So… can we call a sequel to this “New Life++”? Earlier today, a visual was released, which reveals that Mine and illustrator Kabocha’s [New Life+] Young Again in Another World (Nidome no Jinsei wo Isekai de) will receive an anime adaptation. The image features the title’s major characters, set against a black background. [New Life+] […]
-
Hulu Adds My Hero Academia Season 2 Part 2 Dub, 2 Others in June 2018
It looks like Hulu subscribers will be able to say “Plus Ultra” again this June! Last week, Hulu revealed their première list for June 2016. In their lineup, the publisher announced that they will add the following to their digital lineup: My Hero Academia: Season 2 Part 2 (Dubbed) (6/5/2018) Gintama (2017 Movie) (6/6/2018) Ghost […]
-
Chatty AF 54: Spring 2018 Mid-Season Check-in (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Amelia, Caitlin, and Peter check-in on the Spring 2018 season.
-
“Muhyo & Roji” Anime Casts Rie Kawamura, 4 More
It looks like we have a few new hires at the Bureau of Supernatural Investigation. Earlier today, the official Muhyo & Roji’s Bureau of Supernatural Investigation (Muhyo to Roji no Mahōritsu Sōdan Jimusho) anime website updated with five new cast members. The series will add the following: Nana Takenouchi: Iori Nomizu Page Klaus: Wataru Hatano […]
-
Gintama 2 Live-Action Movie Adds 2 New Cast Members, Elizabeth Also
It wouldn’t be Gintama without Katsura and Elizabeth! Earlier today, the live-action Gintama film franchise’s website updated with three new cast reveals. The film will add the following: Tae Shimura: Masami Nagasawa Kotaro Katsura: Masaki Okada Okada is reprising his role from the first film. A visual, which features Nagasawa and Okada in costume, as […]
-
“The Laws of the Universe Part 0” Gets Sequel Film in Fall 2018
It looks like the laws of the universe will make themselves known once again. Earlier today, an official website opened its doors for a new anime movie, titled The Laws of the Universe Part 1: Dawn Chapter. The site includes the first staffers and cast members attached to the project. We break the details down […]
-
Original Anime “Chikyuugai Shonen Shojo” In the Works; First Visual & Staff Revealed
It looks like this new title is heading out to space. Earlier today, at Anime Central, Den-Noh Coil creator Mitsuo Iso announced that he’s working on a new original anime project titled Chikyuugai Shonen Shojo (Otherworldly Boys and Girls). The first staffers and a visual were revealed for the title. We break the details down […]
-
Crunchyroll Adds To Be Heroine, 3 More to Summer 2018 Simulcasts
It seems like we were just talking about what spring would bring, doesn’t it? On May 19, Crunchyroll announced that they will stream four titles as part of their Summer 2018 broadcast lineup. The publisher will add the following: Island To Be Heroine The Master of Ragnarök & Blesser of Einherjar Dies Irae (Final Six […]
-
First 10 Minutes of Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Purgatory Chapter Streamed
In space, nobody can hear you watching the previews. Earlier today, the Space Battleship Yamato 2202 anime film franchise’s official website updated with a new preview of upcoming fifth film Space Battleship 2202: Warriors of Love: Rengoku-hen (Purgatory Chapter). The promo features the first ten minutes of the film in full. A second video, which recaps […]
-
FLCL Progressive Dub Trailer Hits the Web
It’s an all-new tale of growing up in a world that must be destroyed before it becomes beautiful. On May 19, Adult Swim’s official YouTube account started streaming a new dub trailer for FLCL: Progressive. The minute-long promo features a brief look at the show in action, as The Pillows’ music plays in the background. […]
-
HIDIVE Adds Land of the Lustrous for USA & Canada; Series Launches 6/17/2018
Soon, this modern masterpiece will find itself in a new frontier. Yesterday, HIDIVE announced that they acquired the streaming rights to Land of the Lustrous in the United States and Canada. The series will launch on HIDIVE starting June 17, with new episodes being added on Sundays. Land of the Lustrous hit Japanese TV on […]
-
Indie Game “To the Moon” Gets Anime Movie
This touching tale will hit an all-new medium. Yesterday, game developer Kan Gao took to YouTube to announced that his RPG To The Moon will receive an anime feature film. The project will be a co-production between Japan and China, with, as Gao states, “China doing most of the funding and Japan doing most of […]
-
“Island” Anime TV Series Gets 2 New Cast members
It looks like this island is welcoming a few new guests. Yesterday, the official Island anime website updated with two new cast members. The series will add the following: Kuon Ohara: Rina Satou Tarō Harisu: Takamasa Mogi Visuals for both characters were also revealed, which you can check out below: Island will hit Japanese TV […]
