So, can we call this combo “mythical?” No? Darn. Earlier today, the official Overlord anime website updated with details on the theme songs for the show’s upcoming third season, titled Overlord III. The new season will see OxT returning to provide opening theme song VORACITY, while MYTH&ROID will return to provide the show’s closing theme […]
We’re not ready to step away from Violet’s world just yet. Earlier today, the official Violet Evergarden anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The minute-long promo previews the upcoming “Extra Episode” OVA, with character dialogue promoting the major story beats. Letter by TRUE plays as a background track. Violet Evergarden‘s Extra Episode will […]
Who knew that the life of a middle manager was so dramatic? Earlier today, a press conference was held for the upcoming Chūkan Kanriroku Tonegawa (Middle Management Chronicle Tonegawa) anime. At the event, a dozen cast members for the show were confirmed. The series will add the following: Ebitani: Taku Yashiro Jirō Saemonsaburō: Nobunaga Shimazaki […]
One-Punch Man The mightiest hero of all is making his way back to Viz Media for another found. Viz Media announced that they acquired the master license for One-Punch Man‘s second season in North America, Latin America And Oceania. The company secured the digital streaming, TV broadcast, EST, home media and merchandising rights for these […]
It’s a sweet shot of two girls in love. Earlier today, the official Kase-san and Morning Glories (Asagao to Kase-san) anime website updated with a new key visual. The image features lead characters Yui Yamada and Tomoka Kase looking into each others’ eyes, each with a morning glory in their hair. Kase-san and Morning Glories […]
Kamatani Yuhki often confronts identity and marginalization in their work, as informed by their life as an x-gender (nonbinary) and asexual person. In a world where the oppressed often can’t tell their own stories, Kamatani’s manga are a must-read.
Content Warning: Descriptions of Watsuki’s buying child pornography from his confession, includes comments from his deposition. I’m wonder if Watsuki’s wrist is sore from the slapping it got earlier this year? Earlier today, news outlets reported that a stage play based on Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin is in the works. The production, titled Romantic Act […]
It’s a sad farewell to one of the people who helped bring a dark lord’s exploits to left. Vajrua On, good sir. Earlier today, illustrator Yoshihiro Kuroiwa’s blog updated with a post stating that the artist passed away on May 8. He was 55. According to the article, Kuroiwa succumbed to a myocardial infarction, better […]
It looks like it’s time to meet the humans in this tale of giant monsters. Earlier today, the official website for the Godzilla anime film trilogy updated with a new key visual for upcoming film Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle (Godzilla: Kessen Kidō Zōshoku Toshi – lit. Fixed Battle Mobile Promotion City). The […]
Hard to believe it’s been six years since her movie last theme song… time flies. Earlier today, the Penguin Highway anime film’s official website updated with details on the film’s theme song, as well as a teaser trailer. We break the details down below. Trailer The new trailer offers a look in action, as character […]
Today, we lost a legend. Earlier today, news outlets reported that Mexican voice actor Jose “Pepe” Lavat passed away. He was 69. Lavat was born in Mexico City on September 23, 1948. He entered the voice acting world in the 1960s, and quickly became the dubbed voice of numerous prominent characters in film and TV. […]
Are they geniuses, or just smart-asses? there’s a difference! Earlier today, the official Shinya! Tensai Bakabon (Late Night! Tensai Bakabon) anime website updated with a new trailer and visual, as well as a new cast member. We break the details down below. Trailer The 39-second promo introduces the major characters through snippets of animation and […]
You’ll be angling for more of this title before long! (That was terrible…) Earlier today, the official Angolmois: Genkō Kassen-ki anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 90-second promo cuts between various animated segments, as chunky, handwritten-styled text provides the main story beats. Angolmois: Genkō Kassen-ki hits Japanese TV this July. Takayuki Kuriyama […]
This week: Amanchu and anxiety, the origins of “Is this a pigeon?,” and female otaku’s important financial contributions to the industry.
Soon, the secrets will be be unveiled by this manga master… er… we hope. Earlier today, Fairy Tail creator Hiro Mashima took to Twitter to tease a new project. In a tweet, Mashima announced that he’s working on a “secret” project. He admitted that he’s getting “a bit confused”, due to the fact that he’s […]
It looks like epic tale is getting a strong soundtrack to accompany its final arc. Earlier today, Sony Music announced the theme song artists for the upcoming second cour for Gintama‘s sixth series. The opening theme song will be performed by SpyAir, while CHiCO with Honeyworks will handle the show’s closing. The Gintama anime adapts […]
The Galaxy Express shall head into an all-new dimension! Earlier today, BS SKY PerfecTV announced that they will air a live-action TV series that adapts Galaxy Express 999. The first cast members, along with broadcast details were revealed. We break the details down below. Cast The series will star the following: Maetel: Chiaki Kuriyama Tetsuro: […]
Do high schoolers dream of electric bunnies? (Wait… wrong franchise!) 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 details […]
The sinners of the system shall make themselves known next year. Earlier today, The Asahi Shimbun reported that upcoming anime film trilogy Psycho-Pass SS (Psycho-Pass Sinners of the System) will début in 2019. The films will be released “back-to-back” starting in January. Naoyoshi Shiotani, who directed the previous titles, will return to the director’s chair […]
