For the first time, an anime produced by a local government will air for a full cour on Japanese broadcast television. That’s pretty cool. In a conference held on November 18, they revealed that an anime meant to revitalize the prefecture and rebuild after the 2016 earthquakes will air on local television and Tokyo MX […]
Over the weekend, Crunchyroll announced that they would add four English dubs to their digital lineup. The publisher added adaptations for the following: Magical Sempai If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Ascendance of a Bookworm As of press time, Crunchyroll has confirmed the English voice […]
Over the weekend, Crunchyroll announced that they will host their fourth annual Anime Awards event on February 15, 2020. The event, which will be held at Crunchyroll’s San Francisco headquarters, will be live-streamed for the public. Crunchyroll will announce details on nominees and the voting process in early 2020. 2019’s Anime Awards were held on […]
Earlier today, manga publisher officially launched a manga subscription service. The service, which is priced at $6.99 per month, offers subscribers access to a selection of English-translated manga from the publisher’s catalog. The current selection includes: Hoshi Demitasse by Yusu Matsumoto Inugami Kai by Masaya Hokazono The Golden Age of Decadence by Yasunori Kasuga and […]
Earlier today, the official Pet anime website updated with a new teaser trailer and details on the show’s theme songs. We break the details down below. Trailer The minute-long promo introduces the main plot concepts, with character dialogue driving the core story beats. Theme song Cho no Tobu Suiso kicks in as a background track […]
Earlier today, Sega started streaming a new teaser trailer for upcoming game Project Sakura Wars (Shin Sakura Taisen). The two-minute trailer cuts between footage of the game and images of Tite Kubo’s rough character designs for the main cast, as it previews the performances of the main cast. Project Sakura Wars will hit Japanese retailers […]
On November 16, J-Novel Club announced that they licensed a trio of light novel titles, which they’ll release under their main imprint. The publisher picked up the following: Teogonia by Tsukasa Tanimai and Illustrator Kouichiro Kawano The World’s Least Interesting Master Swordsman by Rokurou Akashi and Illustrator Shiso Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Isekai by Carlo […]
On November 16, J-Novel Club announced that they will launch a new publishing imprint, named “Heart.” The label will be devoted to shojo titles when it officially kicks off. In addition, J-Novel Club revealed three new acquisitions, which will launch the Heart imprint, as well as two titles that are in final negotiations: Tearmoon Empire […]
On November 16, J-Novel Club announced that they will launch a new publishing imprint named “Legend”. The label will be dedicated to titles published by Kodansha. In addition, J-Novel Club revealed five titles that they acquired, which will launch with the Legend label: The Economics of Prophecy by Norafukurou and Illustrator Rei Shichiwa Kobold King […]
Earlier today, the official Plunderer anime website updated with a new key visual and a trailer. We break the details down below. Trailer The seven-and-a-half minute promo previews Shizuka Itou and Yuichiro Umehara’s performances as Nana and Jail Murdoch, respectively. The teaser then cuts to an extended cast interview with the two actors. Key Visual […]
On November 16, the Pluto TV streaming platform launched a channel dedicated to Naruto on their service. The channel, which is currently available on Channel 677, features a commercial-supported linear feed of the Naruto TV series. Episodes are available in subtitled format. VIZ Media announced the news at their Anime NYC panel, and on Twitter. […]
Earlier today, the Megalobox anime staff hosted a panel at Anime NYC. During the event, the hosts announced that the series will get a sequel, titled Megalobox_2. A trailer was shown during the panel, which you can check out below. Just announced at @animenyc! @MEGALOBOX_ 2 in development! pic.twitter.com/twB67yjVAD — TMS Entertainment (@tmsanime) November 16, […]
Fabien Perissinotto [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)] Earlier today, Japanese news agencies reported that Leiji Matsumoto is in recovery after being admitted to a hospital in Italy. Reports from Japan are conflicting as of press time: According to the Mainichi Shimbun and Kyodo, the artist did not suffer a stroke yesterday, and that “there were no […]
Fabien Perissinotto [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)] Earlier today, Italian news sources reported that prolific manga artist and creator Leiji Matsumoto was hospitalized in Turin, Italy. Corriere della Sera reports that it is suspected that he suffered a stroke, and is in serious condition. Matsumoto is currently undergoing a medical examination and the prognosis remains unclear […]
Earlier today, the official Laid-Back Camp anime website updated with a new key visual for upcoming anime series Heya Camp (Room Camp), as well as details on the show’s premiere date and theme song artists. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features the show’s three leads against a woven rug motif, […]
Earlier today, Pony Canyon hosted an industry panel at Anime NYC. During the event, the publisher announced that rhythm game DEEMO will get an anime film adaptation, titled DEEMO The Movie. An official website for the project opened its doors, which features The first cast and crew members, a key visual, and a trailer for […]
Throughout the series, My Roommate is a Cat depicts Subaru’s social anxiety and his efforts to manage it in a realistic manner. As he and his adopted cat Haru grow closer, he learns to cope and develop warm friendships.
Earlier today, the official A Destructive God Sits Next to Me anime website updated with details on the show’s theme songs. Singing duo “all at once” will perform the show’s opening theme, which is untitled as of press time. Idol group AŌP will handle closing theme song Freedom de Muda ni Muteki!!. Freedom de Muda […]
Earlier today, an official website opened its doors for an anime adaptation of Yoshino Origuchi’s Monster Girl Doctor (Monster Musume no Oisha-san) light novels. The first trailer and visual, as well as the main staffers were revealed. We break the details down below. Trailer The 42-second promo offers a brief look at several settings within […]
