Earlier today, Anime Expo announced that they will screen the world premiere for the Gibiate anime TV series at their 2020 convention. In addition, the convention revealed that character designer Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D) will attend the event as a guest of honor, along with writer Ryo Aoki. Anime Expo started streaming […]
Despite a broad range of titles, when looking at Japanese media about cooking at large, I’ve noticed a frustrating gender imbalance between stories about professional male and female chefs. Stories about male chefs (most often in shounen manga) tend to center around their skill and on their prowess in the kitchen; while the professional lives of female chefs are downplayed in favor of focusing on a romantic storyline.
Earlier today, the official Appare-Ranman! anime website updated with a new key visual. The image depicts the show’s leads standing in a windy desert. Appare-Ranman! is an original project from P.A. Works. Masakazu Hashimoto (Haruchika – Haruta & Chika, Soul Eater Not!) will direct the title and take charge of series composition at P.A. Works. […]
Earlier today, the official Rebirth for You website announced that upcoming short-form anime Rebirth will hit Japanese TV on January 5. The series is slated to air during Tokyo MX’s “Monthly Bushiroad TV.” Rebirth is based on Bushiroad’s Rebirth for you trading card game. The confirmed voice cast includes: Shūko Mino: Amane Shindō Chiharu Wakamiya: […]
Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that Sou Hamayumiba’s Ochikobore Fruit Tart will get an anime TV series. The first cast and crew members were revealed for the project, along with a key visual. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features the title’s main […]
Fantasy is often described as escapism, but the genre has great potential to expose a reader to different perspectives on their own society while drawing them into an exciting new world. The Twelve Kingdoms novels by Fuyumi Ono truly show this. The world of the Twelve Kingdoms is a masterful example of a fully developed, politically complex, colorful and varied fantasy world.
Earlier today, GKIDS took to Twitter to announce that they partner with Fathom Events to give Promare a night of 4DX screenings. The event will screen on December 11 in theaters across North America. The 4DX screenings will be presented in dubbed format, as part of the Promare (Redux) event. The screening will include short […]
Earlier today, Sega started streaming a new teaser trailer for upcoming game Project Sakura Wars (Shin Sakura Taisen). The three-minute trailer features an instrumental rendition of the full version of the game’s theme song, Geki! Teikuku Kagekidan (Advance! Imperial Combat Revue . Project Sakura Wars will hit Japanese retailers on December 12. A standard and […]
On November 25, Anime Boston announced that Michelle Ruff will attend their 2020 convention as a guest of honor. The veteran voice actor is the first confirmed guest for the event. Michelle Ruff is a Michigan State University alum. At Michigan State, Ruff worked at a talent agency and attended a radio audition, which marked […]
Earlier today, the official Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (Eizoken ni wa Te o Dasu na!) anime website updated with a new key visual, as well as details on the show’s theme songs. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features the main cast, high above a city. Theme Songs chelmico will […]
Earlier today, the official website for the 2020 Sorcerous Stabber Orphen anime updated with a new trailer, a key visual, and three cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The two-minute trailer introduces the main cast members, and the core story, with character dialogue driving the main plot beats. Opening theme Calling U […]
Earlier today, the official Show By Rock!! anime website announced that the series will get a third season. The new show, titled Show By Rock!! Mashumairesh!!, is slated to hit Japanese TV on January 9, 2020. The first trailer and visual, as well as the main cast and crew were revealed for the project. We […]
Dee, Vrai, and Peter check-in on the Fall 2019 season!
On November 21, Crunchyroll announced that they will release Last Cloudia under their Crunchyroll Games label. The title officially launched in North America and Canada on iOS and Android, and an official Twitter account opened its doors. Crunchyroll released several in-game stills and promotional art pieces, which you can check out below. Visuals Character Art […]
Hulu announced that they will stream Gintama on their digital platform. According to the site’s “New This Month” section, the first forty-nine (49) episodes of the title will be offered in subtitled and dubbed formats. The episodes will be presented as the first “Season” of episodes, with TV Tokyo listed as the licensor on the […]
Earlier today, the official Arte anime website updated with a new trailer, as well as details on the show’s staff and four cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The minute-long promo introduces the world of the show, with Mikako Komatsu providing narration. Staff Takayuki Hamana (Library War, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Detonation) […]
On November 21, a new collaborative TV spot for Project Sakura Wars (Shin Sakura Taisen aired on Japanese TV. The promo is produced in partnership with the Hi Score Girl anime, and features lead characters Haruo and Kotaro exchanging banter about the game’s major cast members, as footage from the game plays in the background. […]
Earlier today, Key announced that they will launch a crowdfunding campaign to produce a new Planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet OVA. The drive will launch on November 29, the 15th anniversary of the original visual novel’s release. A teaser trailer and key visual, as well as the main staff were revealed. We break […]
