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Answerman - Carb City
Could Megan Fox be in Sailor Moon??? Why aren't there many josei anime? And much ado about video issues on American Blu-rays.
― This week, a small group of friends I'm a part of had one of its regular dinner parties. I was tasked with making the main entree, spaghetti marinara, complete with seafood. It turned out very well -- I was a little worried, as I'd never cooked for 22 people before, but eve...
Game Review: Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax
Your favorite (and not-so-favorite) light novel anime characters come together to pound the tar out of one another in this import-only fighting game.
― This is a funny situation for French Bread. As one of the stars of the late 90s-early 00's doujinshi game era, they used to make games like this all the time. The formula is pretty simple: you slap whatever character's popular right now into a fightin...
House of 1000 Manga - Japan Sinks
A classic disaster story about what would happen if the oceans swallowed Japan whole catches Jason's eye this week.
― Japan Sinks "It's not as if our people simply moved to this island from somewhere else…even if we did, afterwards we've become one with it. We're Japanese…we're not human first and then Japanese…we are Japanese through and through!" I love apocalyptic stories. In some form they've al...
ANNCast - ClannADCast
Zac and Hope have finally taken the long, sakura blossom-lined, tear-stained 50-episode journey into romance and tragedy known the world over as Clannad. Get your tissues ready!
― ANNCast 207 - ClannADCast Get the Flash Player to see this player. Zac and Hope have finally taken the long, sakura blossom-lined, tear-stained 50-episode journey into romance and tragedy known the world over as Clannad, o...
The X Button - Nouveau Nova
Phantasy Star returns for an import spotlight alongside novel fighters and dungeon knights! Plus the PlayStation’s popularity party, Amiibo matters, a Fist of the North Star relic, and a new contest!
― We're now in December and the thick of the holiday season. It's time for another contest, and this time it's about toys. That's what drives the holidays on some primal materialist level, so I put toge...
A Certain Magical Index II BD+DVD
The first 12 episodes of A Certain Magical Index II arrive on bluray after some delay, but was this shonen rom-com worth the wait?
― You might be a shounen hero if you're too nice to stray girls, making it so that you just can't catch a break. That's Toma Kamijo's life in a nutshell – ever since he took in fugitive nun Index, his life has been a seemingly unending series of strange events requiring h...
RIGHT TURN ONLY!! - We Come to The End
RTO turns its last page as the column comes to a conclusion, but not before covering Sword Art Online: Fairy Dance vol. 2, Afterschool Charisma, From the New World and more.
― They say all things must come to an end, and sadly that is the case for this column – this will be the last Right Turn Only. I've enjoyed both reading RTO under Carlo's stewardship and writing it myself, so I'm very sad to see...
Senran Kagura: Ninja Flash! BD+DVD
Ninja fights and giant boobs dominate Senran Kagura, not necessarily in that order, but there's a story in here too if you're interested in that kind of thing.
― If the idea of goofy ninja action featuring lots of busty babes and panty shots appeals to you then it's hard to beat Senran Kagura, whose entire raison d'etre is to showcase exactly that. If you seek anything more than that then you are pro...
Saturday, December 6
Bloodborne's New Gameplay Trailer Debuts
FromSoftware, SCE Japan Studio's PS4 game ships next March
― Sony unveiled a new gameplay trailer for the Bloodborne PlayStation 4 game by FromSoftware and SCE Japan Studio during The Game Awards on Saturday. The trailer previews a new area "culminating with a confrontation with the mysterious and fearsome hunter Gascoigne." The game will arrive in North America on March 24, 2015, followed by Japan o...
Godzilla PS3/PS4 Game's English Trailer Exhibits Anger Management Issues
Bandai Namco offers TOHO kaijū, Legendary's incarnation next summer
― On Friday, Bandai Namco Games began streaming a trailer to reveal its North American release of the new Godzilla game on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 next summer. Players will be able to control both the classic TOHO version of the monster and the 2014 American film Godzilla in the game. The game will also feature the Type 92 Ma...
Iori Nomizu Performs Kūsen Madōshi Kōhosei no Kyōkan Anime's Opening Theme
Also: 1st key visual unveiled, voice cast confirmed for reprisal from drama CDs
― The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Yū Moroboshi's Kūsen Madōshi Kōhosei no Kyōkan (Aerial Combat Wizard Candidates' Instructor) light novel series updated on Saturday, and announced that voice actress and singer Iori Nomizu will perform "D.O.B," the anime's opening theme song. The website also confirmed...
3rd High School DxD Season's Video, April Debut, Visual Unveiled
Original cast of Yuuki Kaji, Yoko Hikasa, more return for 3rd season premiering in April
― The official website for the third anime season based on Ichiei Ishibumi's High School DxD light novel series updated on Saturday, and revealed the first key visual and promotional video, as well as the title for the series: High School DxD BorN. The series will once again be directed by Tetsuya Yanagisawa with...
19th Detective Conan Film's Teaser Previews Kaito Kid
Kaito Kid steals Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" film to open on April 18
― Film distributor TOHO began streaming a teaser for the 19th Detective Conan film, Detective Conan: Gōka no Himawari (Detective Conan: The Hellfire Sunflowers), on Friday. The film featuring Kaito Kid will open in Japan on April 18. Auctioneer: Sorry to keep you waiting, folks! The showpiece of today's auction is Van Gogh's "Sunflower...
Ange Vierge Trading Card Game Gets Anime Project
Yuka Aisaka, Mai Ishihara, Nozomi Yamamoto, Rie Takahashi, Yoshiko Ikuta sing theme
― The special stage event for the Ange Vierge trading card game at Fantasia Bunko Festival announced on Saturday that an anime adaptation project has launched. More details will be announced later. Ange Vierge is a trading card game released by two Kadokawa publishers, Fujimi Shobo and Media Factory. It features illus...
PriPara Film Confirmed With Pretty Rhythm Characters Next March
Gekijō-ban PriPara Mi~nna Atsumare! Prism Tours to open March 7
― The official website for the PriPara anime film updated on Saturday with the title, a new key visual, and ticket details. The key visual and cast list confirm that the main lead characters from the Pretty Rhythm franchise will be involved: Saki Yamakita as Shion Yamakita Yū Serizawa as Mirei Minami Himika Akaneya as Lala Manaka Miyu Ku...
Legend of Zelda Wii U Game's Footage Previews Epona
Link's horse returns in 2015 game slated to ship after Star Fox
― The Game Awards began streaming gameplay footage for The Legend of Zelda Wii U game on Friday. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé introduced the video at the event on Friday. In the video, Nintendo game designers Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma highlight the game's Wii U GamePad map and Link's abilities while riding Epona....
Yuri Kuma Arashi Anime's 2nd Promo Previews Cast
Miho Arakawa, Junichi Suwabe, Yui Ogura, more star in January anime from Penguindrum's Ikuhara
― The official website for Kunihiko Ikuhara's Yuri Kuma Arashi (Yuri Bear Storm) television anime began streaming a second promotional video for the series on Saturday. Ginko: I've found you, Kureha Tsubaki. Delicious... You smell like a feast. I'll teach you my skill. Roar roar. Ruru: All right! Ruru's goi...
MGSV: Phantom Pain's Metal Gear Online Trailer Streamed
Kojima unveils multiplayer mode at The Game Awards 2014
― The first trailer for the Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain game's Metal Gear Online: Tactical Team Operations mode premiered at The Game Awards on Friday. Metal Gear series creator Hideo Kojima announced at the awards that the newest Metal Gear Online installment will be the Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain game's multiplayer mode. (Th...
Friday, December 5
August 2015 Naruto Film to Tell Bolt's Story After Manga
Creator Masashi Kishimoto reveals characters who will appear in sequel
― Naruto manga creator Masashi Kishimoto announced more details on next August's new Naruto project during a stage greeting at a Tokyo screening of The Last -Naruto the Movie- on Saturday. He is serving as chief production supervisor for next year's movie. The new film after The Last -Naruto the Movie- will tell the story of [High...
Godzilla PS3/PS4 Game Gets N. American Release in Summer 2015
Game to ship with TOHO kaijū, Legendary's incarnation in Japan on December 18
― Bandai Namco Games announced on Friday that it will release the new Godzilla game on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in North America in summer 2015. Video game news source IGN posted a video to reveal the announcement. The game was originally announced for release only in Japan on PlayStation 3. Bandai Namco announced th...
2015 Dragon Ball Film's 2nd Extended Teaser Streamed
Frieza evolves into new form for 2D, 3D film opening in Japan on April 18
― The official website for the Dragon Ball Z: Fukkatsu no F (Dragon Ball Z: F Is For Fukkatsu, or 'resurrection') film began streaming a second extended teaser trailer on Friday. The website also added a voice message from Frieza. Text: Original concept, scripts, character design by Akira Toriyama Text: The entire universe eage...
GARO THE ANIMATION ‒ Episode 10
"This series is for adults in the best way. It's not afraid to take it slow sometimes, and all of the 'adult content' is directly rooted in character."
Attack on Titan Bath Set Helps You Text While Bathing
Want to text and Tweet while you lounge around in a hot bath, but you're afraid of dropping your phone in the water? No matter. Pony Canyon's Comiket 87 offerings include, amongst other things, an Attack on Titan bath set. Each set retails for 3,000 yen (about US$25) and includes a special A3-sized poster of Eren, Jean, and Levi; a spa tote; and a waterproof smartphone pouch.
New Naruto Project to Open Next August
Announced at the end of The Last -Naruto the Movie- with Bolt image on Saturday
― The Last -Naruto the Movie- opened in Japan on Saturday and ended with an announcement that a new Naruto project will "open" next August. The Japanese term for "open" (kōkai) is usually used for movies in theaters. The announcement featured Bolt in a colored manga image, along with character sketches. The Last -Naruto t...
Terraformars ‒ Episode 11
"This episode does in twenty minutes what the show has previously struggled to do in an hour."
Japanese Postal Service to Release Yo-kai Watch Postage Stamps
If your snail mail is lacking a little pizzazz these days, the Japanese postal service knows just how to help. It's releasing a special collectible Yo-Kai Watch stamp set, with five postcards, four sheets of envelope seals, and ten sheets of 52-yen stamps. It even includes a large illustration of Jibanyan dressed as a postal worker, which almost rivals the cuteness of Special Delivery Pikachu. The...
Your lie in April ‒ Episode 9
"As much as I normally love how intense this show is about everything, I don't want that to come at the expense of giving serious issues their full, deserved gravitas."
Captain Earth PS Vita Game's Promo Previews 'Youth Adventure' Story
Game based on Captain Earth anime to ship February 26
― Bandai Namco Games began streaming a promotional video on Thursday for the upcoming Captain Earth: Mind Labyrinth PlayStation Vita game. The game will feature an original story the video describes as a "youth adventure," and is based on the dream world from the anime's episode 23 "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The story will have multiple endings....
Isayama Reveals Which Attack on Titan Characters Are the Most Popular, Plus Annual Character Poll
Winners to appear on Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine cover
― In the December issue of Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine, which carries Attack on Titan, series creator Hajime Isayama answered a few reader-submitted questions, including which corp member is the most popular. Q (submitted by Denden of Saitama Prefecture): Which boy and girl in the 104th Training Corps are most popular with the opposite gender? A: Reine...
Shirobako ‒ Episode 9
"Keeps you on your toes, from fantasy sequences to odd-yet-well-timed jokes."
Devil Survivor 2: Break Record 3DS Game's 2nd Promo, Character Trailers Streamed
New character previewed for enhanced version of Devil Survivor 2 DS game
― Atlus began streaming a second promotional video and two character trailers on Thursday for its upcoming Devil Survivor 2: Break Record Nintendo 3DS port. The second promotional video features the game's main cast, while the other two separate character videos feature Yamato (voiced by Junichi Suwabe) and the new character Miy...
New York Times Manga Best Seller List, November 23-29
Monster Musume, Fairy Tail, 3 Attack on Titan volumes, xxxHolic Rei, Sword Art Online, Noragami, Attack on Titan: No Regrets, Naruto
― The New York Times newspaper listed the manga bestsellers in the United States for the week ending on November 29. Rank Prev. Rank Title Author Publisher Weeks on List Cover 1 1Monster Musume #5 Okayado Seven Seas Entertainment 2 2-Fairy Tail #44 Hiro Mashima Kodansha...
Tiger & Bunny Keychain Mascot Gets Turned Into A Dangling Tissue Case
Flu season is upon us, and we can all agree that being sick is pretty terrible. The tiny silver lining is that the next time you reach for a tissue to blow your achey nose, you could conceivably pull it out of an adorably limp tiger, modeled after a keychain given to Tiger & Bunny's Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, a.k.a. Wild Tiger. The item and photobook is selling for 2,916 yen (about US$24), with a releas...
Kantai Collection Commercial Previews Opening Theme
AKINO from bless4, Shiena Nishizawa perform theme songs for anime premiering on January 7
― The official website for Kadokawa's upcoming anime Kantai Collection -Kan Colle- began streaming a 15-second commercial on Friday. The videos features narration by Sumire Uesaka as her character Fubuki and the opening theme "Miiro" (Sea Color) by AKINO from bless4 (Amagi Brilliant Park). The website also annou...
Yu Yu Hakusho Gets A Large, Fluffy Puu
Yu Yu Hakusho fans in search of a spirit beast don't need any eggs or spirit energy. All that's required is some luck and a talent for crane games. This adorable 38 cm (~15") Puu plush will be stocked at various arcades around Japan beginning in mid-December. It's joined by a collection of can badges, which are less cuddly, but definitely a great throwback for anyone who misses the 90s. [Via Comic...
Next Generation Patlabor Film's Short Promo Streamed
Film to open in May after 7-part series
― Comic Natalie began streaming a short teaser for the upcoming live-action film The Next Generation Patlabor Shuto Kessen (Capital City Battle) on Friday. The film is slated to open in Japan on May 1. "In our skies where peace had become normal... a threat that cannot be seen was waiting." Text: 10 million hostages "Who are you?" Director: Mamoru Oshii Text: R...
Answerman - Carb City
Could Megan Fox be in Sailor Moon??? Why aren't there many josei anime? And much ado about video issues on American Blu-rays.
― This week, a small group of friends I'm a part of had one of its regular dinner parties. I was tasked with making the main entree, spaghetti marinara, complete with seafood. It turned out very well -- I was a little worried, as I'd never cooked for 22 people before, but eve...
DENKI-GAI ‒ Episode 10
"Denki-gai continues to move through the seasons at breakneck speed, and we're now experiencing our second Valentine's Day of the series."
Something Isn't Quite Right With This Levi Figure
Levi's normally aggravated expression becomes even more disgruntled.
― Reality can often turn out to be different from one's expectations. Those in the fan community are by no means exempt from that rule. But that doesn't mean that those who are disappointed have to stay quiet. A recent topic of discussion among Japanese Twitter users has been the looks of a certain figure of Attack on Titan's Levi. ...
Street Fighter V Teased Exclusively for PlayStation 4, PC
Capcom briefly streams teaser trailer for fighting game
― Capcom began streaming a teaser trailer for Street Fighter V on Friday, although it has since set the original video to private. The trailer announced that the fighting game will debut "exclusively for PS4 and PC." No release date was announced. Capcom released Street Fighter IV in Japanese arcades in 2008, on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in...
3rd Dog Days Season's 2nd Character TV Ad Features Leo, Nanami
Season to premiere in January with Nana Mizuki's opening song "No Limit"
― The official website for Dog Days'' (Dog Days Double Dash), the third anime season based on the original work by Masaki Tsuzuki (Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha), began streaming its second character introduction commercial on Friday. The video introduces the characters Leo and Nanami. The commercial proclaims to Princess Millhior...
Belt Out Some Linked Horizon In An Attack on Titan-Themed Karaoke Room
Attack on Titan's "Guren no Yumiya" is perpetually at the top of the karaoke charts, and now you can channel your own inner Linked Horizon inside an Attack on Titan-themed karaoke room. Karaoke chain Big Echo teamed up with Attack on Titan to offer specially-decorated karaoke rooms in five of its locations, featuring tables with character artwork (including sexy armchair Levi), wall projections, a...
Knights of Sidonia Compilation Film's Trailer Unveiled
1st key visual also revealed for film premiering in March before 2nd season
― A trailer for the upcoming Knights of Sidonia compilation film began streaming on Friday. Text: A thousand years since the destruction of the solar system... Nagate: That's... Sidonia... Shizuka: I'm glad I'm not alone. Text: The future of humanity Woman: A Gauna has appeared! Kobayashi: I want you to become a pilot for a T...
New Footage For 2015 Dragon Ball Film Unveiled on TV
Frieza evolves into new form for 2D, 3D film opening in Japan on April 18
― A Japanese television program premiered footage from the upcoming Dragon Ball Z: Fukkatsu no F (Dragon Ball Z: F Is For Fukkatsu, or 'resurrection') film on Friday. Text: The old enemy wished for by Dragon Ball fans. Narrator: The latest footage from next year's Dragon Ball Z: Fukkatsu no F film has arrived. Piccolo: He becam...
Attack on Titan Real Escape Game Heads to 3 U.S. Cities
S.F., L.A., NYC to host interactive, outdoors "Escape From the Walled City"
― The January issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Shonen Magazine is announcing on Tuesday that Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) Real Escape, an immersive, interactive game played in real outdoors settings, is heading overseas to San Francisco in February, Los Angeles in March, and New York City in April. As in other Real Escape...
Nisekoi Manga #17 to Bundle Public Bath Original Video Anime
SHAFT's TV anime staff to adapt manga chapter 81 with returning cast
― The second 2015 issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine is announcing on Monday that Naoshi Komi's 17th Nisekoi manga volume will also bundle an original video anime (OVA). The OVA will adapt chapter 81 "Sentō" (in the manga's 10th volume) about the characters at a public bath. Chief director Akiyuki Shinbo, director Naoyu...
Attack on Titan Gets Its Own Monthly Magazine With Figures
12 issues with figures & parts that form a wall diorama, starting in April
― The 15th volume of Hajime Isayama's Attack on Titan manga is announcing on Tuesday that Kodansha will launch a Monthly Attack on Titan Official Figure Collection magazine next April. Each of the 12 monthly 1,800-yen (about US$15) sets will come with a magazine issue and a newly sculpted figure. The first three figures will b...
Kamisama Kiss Shōjo Manga Gets Stage Play
Kamisama Hajimemashita play runs in Tokyo in March
― The January 2015 issue of Hakusensha's Hana to Yume magazine announced on Friday that a stage play adaptation of Julietta Suzuki's Kamisama Kiss (Kamisama Hajimemashita) manga has been green-lit. It will run from March 21 to March 29, 2015 at the Tokyo Geijutsu Gekijō Playhouse. Takehiko Hata is writing and directing. The cast includes (From left t...
Makoto Kubota's Tentai Senshi Sunred Manga Ends This Month
Parody action manga inspired 2 TV anime series in 2008-2010
― This year's 24th issue of Square Enix's Young Gangan magazine revealed on Friday that Makoto Kubota's Tentai Senshi Sunred manga will end in the magazine's first 2015 issue on December 19. The story revolves around the hero Sunred's battles against General Vamp and his shadowy group of minions in a spoof of classic Japanese anime and live-...
Remastered Resident Evil Game's PC Version Footage Streamed
Game slated for PC, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 starting on January 20
― The official YouTube channel for Capcom's Resident Evil franchise began streaming gameplay footage for the 2015 Resident Evil remaster. The video shows footage for the PC version. Capcom will also release the game for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 in Europe and North America starting on January 20, 2015. ...
Thursday, December 4
5pb. Streams Kadenz Game's Grand Opening Video
PlayStation Vita adventure game will be available January 11 in three versions
― 5pb. began streaming the Grand Opening video for its upcoming Kadenz fermata//Akkord:fortissimo adventure game for the PlayStation Vita on Thursday. The video features the song "Eternal Truth of Fermata" by ZWEI. (The regular opening with fripSide's "fermata ~Akkord:fortissimo ~" debuted in October.) The adventure game b...
Gainax's Uru in Blue to Open Worldwide in 2018 with Short Next Spring
"Overture" to be released worldwide next spring; Uru has US$40 million budget planned
― Gainax President Hiroyuki Yamaga announced at Anime Festival Asia in Singapore more details about his studio's proposed anime Uru in Blue (Aoki Uru) on Friday. An preview short called "Overture" will be released worldwide next spring, instead of this year as originally planned. The project team members are starti...
A Silent Voice, Chi-chan wa Chotto Tarinai Top 2015's Kono Manga ga Sugoi List
Full list with result of survey of 400+ professionals to ship on December 10
― The cover of Takarajimasha Inc.'s 2015 edition of the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook has revealed the top titles in the Male Readers and Female Readers categories. Yoshitoki Ōima's Koe no Katachi (A Silent Voice) manga topped the Top 20 Manga for Male Readers list, and Tomomi Abe's Chi-chan wa Chotto Tarinai (Chi-chan Isn'...
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episodes 389-390
"Filler done right, especially in comparison to last week's oddly timed clip show."
Psycho-Pass 2 ‒ Episode 9
"This show cannot be classified as anything other than a failure at this point."
Take a Video Tour of the Hello Kitty x Monogatari Series Cafe
While we'd all like to take a personal tour of every pop-up collaboration cafe in Japan, it's usually not possible. So instead, we have to live vicariously through Instagram photos and video tours. MAiDiGi TV recently uploaded their own visit to the Hello Kitty x Monogatari cafe, complete with a long look at some of the delectable treats you can expect to eat and drink while you're there. The cafe...
Yamato Undies Remind You Where You Put Your Junk
The Yamato Crew store is selling a specially designed pair of men's boxer shorts. The one-size-fits-all underwear takes design cues from actual anime artwork. In a 1977 issue of OUT magazine, Susumu Kodai ("Derek Wildstar") was shown in nothing but his skivvies. The arrow mimics the design on his uniform, but in this case works as a not-so-subtle reminder of where he keeps his junk. Each pair cos...
Yūki Yūna wa Yūsha de Aru ‒ Episode 9
"The emotions in play here are what really matter. Because of them and their execution, the series once again earns a “special” label."
Psycho-Pass Manga About Akane Ends
Spinoff series has more than 1 million copies in print
― Shueisha's Jump Square published the 25th and final chapter of Hikaru Miyoshi's Kanshikan Tsunemori Akane (Inspector Akane Tsunemori) on Thursday along with the announcement that the sixth and final compiled volume will ship in Japan on January 5. The website also announced that the manga has more than one million copies in print. The manga is ...
Lord Marksman and Vanadis Cafe Dish Is Not Subtle At All
Hungry diners in Tokyo only have a few days left to visit Shirobaco Cafe and get their hands on some... very grabby dishes. Lord Marksman and Vanadis is collaborating with the cafe for some very unsubtle dishes, including a "Save Lim" steamed buns and sausage dish that has an illustration to help demonstrate what the chef was going for. Others, like "Elen's Meat Pies" also carry a pretty heavy con...
New Gakumon: School of Monsters Web Anime Debuts
Shushu and Juzu go to the beach because it's a special episode
― Shueisha's Jump Square began streaming the special episode of the web anime adaptation of Robinson Haruhara's Gakumon! ~Ōkami Shōjo wa Kujikenai~ (School of Monsters! Wolf Girl Won't Give Up) manga on Thursday. The short commemorates the manga's first compiled volume, which also shipped on Thursday. Shushu is alone in her room when Juzu...
Kuroko's Basketball Season 3 Voted Most Anticipated Winter Anime
Charapedia asked 10,000 anime fans to weigh in on what anime premiere they're most looking forward to in January. The return of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kuroko's Basketball edged ahead of Durarara!!×2 as the winner with 2,508 votes. Here's how the rest of the season fared among voters: Top 20 Most Anticipated Winter Anime Kuroko's Basketball Season 3 - 2,508 Durarara!!×2 - 2,427 Assassination Classroo...
3x3 Eyes Manga Gets New Sequel by Creator Yuzo Takada
10 series launching in Young Magazine Kaizokuban
― Smartphone novel production company Every Star announced on Friday that its web comic label Young Magazine Kaizokuban will launch new sequel to 3x3 Eyes by original creator Yuzo Takada this month. The sequel, titled Shin 3x3 Eyes, will feature the same characters as the original. The magazine will launch a total of ten titles in the coming weeks. The...
Relive All 267 Door Animations from Resident Evil
In anticipation for the January 20, 2015 release of Resident Evil HD Remaster, the Resident Evil Youtube channel uploaded a look back at all of the door animations — 267 in all. The doors blast past pretty quickly, but you can click around for a better look. Are there any doors that you still have fond or terrifying memories of from the game? Let us know in the forums!
Dead or Alive 5: Last Round Heads to PC Via Steam
Bonus costume trailers streamed
― The official website for Team Ninja's Dead or Alive 5: Last Round announced on Thursday that the game will get a PC release over Steam in addition to the previously announced PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 console versions. Dead or Alive 5: Last Round will be the first game in the franchise playable on PC. Koei Tecmo Games America began streamin...
Noitamina Anime Block Holds 'Best Theme Song' Poll
Fuji TV's Noitamina anime block is holding a poll until December 31 to let fans choose the best theme songs from the block's 10 year history. Participants can choose up to 10 songs from the list. Noitamina launched the poll as part of its upcoming multi-album "Noitamina FAN BEST" collection. The four-disc set includes two music CDs with 30 full-length songs, a third music CD with TV cut song versi...
Game Review: Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax
Your favorite (and not-so-favorite) light novel anime characters come together to pound the tar out of one another in this import-only fighting game.
― This is a funny situation for French Bread. As one of the stars of the late 90s-early 00's doujinshi game era, they used to make games like this all the time. The formula is pretty simple: you slap whatever character's popular right now into a fightin...
House of 1000 Manga - Japan Sinks
A classic disaster story about what would happen if the oceans swallowed Japan whole catches Jason's eye this week.
― Japan Sinks "It's not as if our people simply moved to this island from somewhere else…even if we did, afterwards we've become one with it. We're Japanese…we're not human first and then Japanese…we are Japanese through and through!" I love apocalyptic stories. In some form they've al...
Historical Manga Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū Gets TV Anime, 2nd OAD
Tomokazu Seki, Akira Ishida, Yu Kobayashi star in story about prisoner's return to society
― This year's 23rd issue of Kodansha's Itan magazine announced on Friday that a television anime of Haruko Kumota's historical manga Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū (Shōwa Genroku Era Comic Storytelling) has been green-lit. The seventh manga volume is already bundling a "Yotarō-hen Zen-pen" (Yotarō Arc Part I) orig...
Yona of the Dawn ‒ Episode 9
"It will be a long week while we wait for the next episode, but this show has proven itself to be worth waiting for."
Kids Take On Bully in Weekly Shonen Champion Commercial
Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion magazine is full of inspiring action heroes. In the magazine's newest commercial, two boys find themselves subjected to a bully but decide to put a stop to it with their own Weekly Shonen Champion talismans in the hopes that it grants them powers like their favorite heroes. Update: Magazine title corrected. Thanks, Angel'sArcanum
Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart Game's Opening Movie Streamed
New screenshots also unveiled for SRPG releasing in early 2015 in NA, Europe
― Idea Factory International unveiled the opening cinematic for the North American and European version of its Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart (Chō Megami Shinkō Noir Gekishin Black Heart) video game for the PlayStation Vita portable console on Wednesday. The video features the game's main theme song, "Shikkoku no ...
Live-Action Patlabor's 10th Episode Footage Streamed
Episodes about police labor vs. military labor & Izumino's love story premiered on November 29
― Footage from the tenth episode of the Mamoru Oshii's live-action The Next Generation -Patlabor- series began streaming on Thursday. In the tenth episode, "Bōsō! Akai Labor" (Rampage! Red Labor) a battle between Labors breaks out when terrorists steal Labor RT99 from the former Soviet Union. The episode wi...
Snow Shoveling Robot Makes Winter Work Cuter
Yukitaro is Hokkaido's little snow shovel that could. The cute yellow robot likes nothing more than to eat up the dangerous winter conditions, giving the house-cleaning Roomba robot a run for its money. Yukitaro has a yellow body reminiscent of Pikachu and sensors, cameras, and a GPS that keep him from plowing over pedestrians. He might even build you an igloo. Yukitaro isn't a new addition to the...
Lupin III Musical With All-Female Cast Previewed in Video
Seina Sagiri, Miyu Sakie star as Lupin, Marie Antoinette in January Takarazuka play
― Ticket retailer Ticket Pia began streaming a promotional video for the upcoming Takarazuka musical inspired by Monkey Punch's Lupin III manga and anime adaptations. The play is titled Lupin III -Ōhi no Kubi Kazari o Oe- (Lupin III -Chase the Queen's Necklace-) Text: The new Yukigumi in Takarazuka's 101st year begins...
New Idol Unveiled for Korean Edition of iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls
DeNA Seoul, the publishers of the Korean edition of the massively popular Japanese mobile card game THE iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls, unveiled a new character on December 3 exclusive to the Korean edition of the game: Im Yujin. Name: Im Yujin Age: 15 Height: 165 centimeters (about 5'5'') Weight: 48 kilograms (106 lbs) Bust, Waist and Hip: 86/58/84 (34/23/33) Birthday: August 2 Astrological Sign: L...
Custom Bearguy Figure Shows Off His Sanrio Colors
Korean model builder "Sddasdda" created an interesting version on Sunrise's Bearguy custom mobile suit from Gundam Build Fighters anime series. The model combines the already cute mecha with adorableness only Sanrio's Hello Kitty mascot can provide. He even dons Hello Kitty's iconic hair bow. The custom build was made from a HGBF 1/144 BearGGuy III model. The kit runs for about US$13. [Via Gundam ...
10,000 Fans Chime in On Their Favorite PlayStation Games
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of PlayStation, over 10,000 Japanese video game fans were asked to chime in on some of their all-time favorite games. Here's what they picked as their top 10 favorite games: Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride Final Fantasy VII Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Final Fantasy X Resident Evil Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Final Fantasy D...
Gundam the Origin's 1st English-Subtitled Trailer Posted
N. American release with English dub by NYAV Post planned
― The official English website for the Mobile Suit Gundam the Origin anime opened on Thursday and began streaming the first English-subtitled trailer for the first volume. Sunrise announced in October that the original video anime will be released in North America with an English dub by NYAV Post. The story will be told in four parts. The firs...
Wednesday, December 3
Seven Deadly Sins Unjust Sin Game's 1st Promo Video Streamed
3DS game with original story featuring Zaratras ships on February 11
― Bandai Namco Games began streaming a promotional video on Wednesday for its Nanatsu no Taizai Unjust Sin (The Seven Deadly Sins Unjust Sin) Nintendo 3DS game. The "sin action adventure" game will feature an original story with Zaratras supervised by the manga's original author Nakaba Suzuki. The game will feature full voice, and a...
Sailor Moon Crystal Volume 3 Features Sailor Mars
The third volume of the Sailor Moon Crystal Japanese Limited Edition BD is coming out next week with a spotlight on Sailor Mars. The Limited Edition includes, like the first and second volume, a special charm (Mars's transformation stick), a special 24-page booklet, and a box. The discs include episodes 5 and 6 and audio commentary by the voices of Sailor Jupiter and Tuxedo Mask (Ami Koshimizu and...
Parasyte -the maxim- ‒ Episode 10
"Concluding the Shimada arc in dramatic fashion and opening the door to a much broader-scale future conflict, this week's Parasyte featured the show at the strongest it's ever been."
Gundam Build Fighters Try ‒ Episode 9
"This episode hit the Gundam Build Fighters sweet spot, with approximately half the time spent on character development, and the latter half spent on a nail-bitingly suspenseful battle."
Jessica Calvello, Blake Shepard Star in Dog & Scissors Dub Cast
Upgraded Blu-ray, DVD go on sale on January 6
― Sentai Filmworks announced the English dub cast for the television anime Dog & Scissors anime on Wednesday. The cast, under director Emily Neves, includes: Blake Shepard as Kazuhito Harumi Jessica Calvello as Natsuno Kirihime Joanne Bonasso as Suzuna John Gremillion as Toji Brittney Karbowski as Maxi Akizuki Monica Rial as Yayoi Honda Chris Hutchison as...
Crunchyroll Adds Locodol OVA, Schedules More J-Drama Series
Locodol, Last Cinderella, Always the Two of Us available today
― Media service Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will begin streaming the Futsū no Joshikōsei ga Locodol Yattemita (Locodol) original video anime at 10:00 p.m. ET. The stream will be available worldwide except for in Asia. The 25-minute original video anime episode "Nagarekawa, Annai Shite Mita" (I Tried to Show You Around Nagar...
Japanese Comic Ranking, November 24-30
March comes in like a lion, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Wolf Girl & Black Prince, Hozuki no Reitetsu in top 5
― Rank Title Est. Weekly Copies Est. Total Copies Release Date Publisher Author Highest Rank Weeks on List 1 March comes in like a lion 10 299,314 299,314 2014/11 Hakusensha Chika Umino 1 1 2 Neon Genesis Evangelion 14 242,779 244,375 2014/11 Kadokawa Manga: Yoshiyuki Sadamoto / Orignal Story: ...
Dead or Alive Creator Tomonobu Itagaki is Sad About DoA 5
Dead or Alive original creator Tomonobu Itagaki has been pretty busy as of late. He's working on a new project due out next year with a new studio, Valhalla Game Studios, called Devil's Third, and he interacts closely with his fans, often responding to questions and comments left on his Facebook page. (He's apparently also raising this adorable puppy.) Itagaki left Tecmo in 2008, before the develo...
Chaika - The Coffin Princess Avenging Battle ‒ Episode 9
"With all the necessary pieces in play, this season is finally ready to go out with a bang."
Live-Action Library Wars Film Gets Sequel Next October
Cast, director return for sequel set 1.5 years later in military battles over censorship
― The live-action film of Hiro Arikawa's Toshokan Sensō (Library Wars) action novel series is spawning a sequel, Library Wars -The Last Mission-, which will open next October. The film's star, V6 idol group member Junichi Okada (Tales from Earthsea, From Up On Poppy Hill), said that it will be fun to be able to e...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 24-30
Fantasy Star Nova, Etrian Odyssey II Untold, Fate/hollow ataraxia, Nisekoi Yomeiri!?, Deka Mori Senran Kagura, Ōedo Blacksmith, Dragon Age Inquisition, Gotōchi Tsudō, Hero Bank 2 games debut
― Japan's Game Ranking: November 24-30 Rank System Title Maker Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 4Gamer Reader Review 13DS Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Pokémon November 21 298,613 1,626,284 2PSV Fantas...
Sentai Filmworks Adds Dai - Shogun - Great Revolution
Historical mecha series streamed on Crunchyroll in spring
― North American anime distributor Sentai Filmworks announced on Wednesday that it has licensed the anime Dai - Shogun - Great Revolution. The company plans to release the series digitally and on home video. Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired starting in April. Sentai Filmworks describes the story: In the land of the rising sun the ho...
Dual-Wielding Samus Amiibo Auctions for $2,500
A factory accident has made one Metroid fan very happy, albeit a couple thousand bucks poorer. An eBay auction for a factory-sealed, defective Samus Amiibo recently ended at $2,500, with an original starting price of $50. The Amiibo is rare in that Samus is dual-wielding two cannons, unlike the regular figure (and character) which only has one. [Via Hachima Kikou]
Viz Media Adds Junji Ito's Fragment of Horror Manga
Ito began short story collection in 2013
― Viz Media announced on Wednesday that it has licensed Junji Ito's manga short story collection Fragments of Horror (Ma no Kakera) under its Viz Signature imprint. The company plans to release the volume in June 2015. Ito began the series in the inaugural issue of The Asahi Shimbun Company's revived Nemuki magazine in April 2013. The Asahi Shimbun Company shi...
Japan's Pure Platinum Frozen Calendar Costs More Than Many Houses
Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka is reaching out to exhorbitantly wealthy Frozen fans with their latest creation, a pure platinum Frozen 2015 calendar that rings up at 100 million yen, or about US$835,800. The calendar measures 77 cm x 50 cm (30" x 19.7"), and weighs in at 10 kg (22 lb). Each item is made-to-order, and reservations will accepted at nine Ginza Tanaka stores nationwide. Of course, if y...
20th Anniversary PlayStation 4 Unveiled
12,300 special edition PS4's in "original grey" to ship worldwide
― Sony unveiled a 20th anniversary special edition PlayStation 4 during the PlayStation Awards 2014 on Wednesday. Only 12,300 individually numbered units will be sold worldwide. The special edition PS4 will retail for 49,800 yen (about US$416) and Sony Japan will be accepting applications for its lottery system until December 10. Pre-o...
Gunpla Fan Turns Gundam Model Into A 2D Illustration
Gunpla builder and artist Mumumuno53's custom paint job on a 1/100 scale RX-78-2 made the impossible possible. Using black lines on the contours and paint, the 3D model creates a striking illusion of being 2D. The model's shading completes the effect, ensuring a triple take if you aren't in on the secret. Mumumuno53's awesome paint job earned the Nijigen Mokei Yukyu no Gundam (2D Model Eternal Gu...
PlayStation Awards 2014 Winners Announced
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, Eiyū Densetsu: Sen no Kiseki II among the winners
― Sony computer Entertainment Japan Asia (SCEJA) hosted and live-streamed the PlayStation Awards 2014 in Japan on Wednesday. The annual award ceremony has been held since 1995. The winners are as follows: Gold Prize This prize was awarded to games that were released after November 1, ...
Search of a Panty Thief's Home Yields Over 100 Pairs of Stolen Panties
A 54-year-old man in Togawaramachi, Minami Ward, Kumamoto was arrested last month on charges seemingly lifted out of an ecchi manga. The suspect, Hiroshi Sugihara, was originally arrested for pilfering 7 pairs of panties from various women who had left their dryers at the laundromat unattended. Not content to stop there, Sugihara sent photos of himself wearing the womens' underwear to their homes ...
Etrian Mystery Dungeon Crossover Game Heads to North America
Atlus USA to publish 3DS game spring 2015
― Atlus USA announced on Wednesday that it will bring Atlus and Spike Chunsoft's upcoming Nintendo 3DS game Etrian Mystery Dungeon (Sekaiju to Fushigi no Dungeon) to North America next spring. The company plans to release both physical and digital editions for US$39.99. The crossover between Etrian Odyssey and Mystery Dungeon is set for release in Japan on Ma...
ANNCast - ClannADCast
Zac and Hope have finally taken the long, sakura blossom-lined, tear-stained 50-episode journey into romance and tragedy known the world over as Clannad. Get your tissues ready!
― ANNCast 207 - ClannADCast Get the Flash Player to see this player. Zac and Hope have finally taken the long, sakura blossom-lined, tear-stained 50-episode journey into romance and tragedy known the world over as Clannad, o...
The X Button - Nouveau Nova
Phantasy Star returns for an import spotlight alongside novel fighters and dungeon knights! Plus the PlayStation’s popularity party, Amiibo matters, a Fist of the North Star relic, and a new contest!
― We're now in December and the thick of the holiday season. It's time for another contest, and this time it's about toys. That's what drives the holidays on some primal materialist level, so I put toge...
A Certain Magical Index II BD+DVD
The first 12 episodes of A Certain Magical Index II arrive on bluray after some delay, but was this shonen rom-com worth the wait?
― You might be a shounen hero if you're too nice to stray girls, making it so that you just can't catch a break. That's Toma Kamijo's life in a nutshell – ever since he took in fugitive nun Index, his life has been a seemingly unending series of strange events requiring h...
Gainax, Subaru Unveil New Hōkago no Pleiades Visual
Magical girl collaboration between anime studio & car maker already has net anime, planned film
― The official Twitter account for Hōkago no Pleiades, the animation collaboration project between car maker Subaru and animation studio Gainax, posted a new visual for its upcoming TV anime project on Tuesday. Subaru and Gainax announced the TV anime project in February, on the third anniversary of their...
Naruto's Kishimoto Unveils Secrets of the Manga in TV Interview
Creator has only appeared on TV for interview once previous; Interview also shows new footage from upcoming Naruto film
― Japanese TV program Mezamashi TV featured an interview with Naruto manga creator Masashi Kishimoto earlier this week. Interviewed by Nogizaka46 member Rina Ikoma, he revealed various secrets behind the manga and the upcoming film: After frantically offering tissues to a crying Iko...
Dragon Ball Discross Capsule Arcade Game Previewed in Video
Game will be free-to-play as long as players own one or more Discross toys
― Bandai began streaming a promotional video unveiling its upcoming capsule arcade game Dragon Ball Discross on Wednesday: The Dragon Ball Discross game will be available to be played at arcades and electronic shops in Japan beginning on December 24. By using even one of the Discross toys that can be purchased from the capsule...
Pokémon XY Special: Strongest Mega Evolution III's Promo Streamed
New special starring Allen, Steven, Alder, more premieres this spring
― The Pokémon Company began streaming the first promotional video for the Pocket Monsters XY Tokubetsu Hen: Saikyō Mega Shinka ~Act III~ (Pokémon XY Special: The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act III~) special on Wednesday. Narrator: A story of Mega Evolutions. The stage moves to the Hoenn region. Daigo (Steven): There's some kind of a...
New Yamato 2199 Film's 1st 9 Minutes Streamed
Film with new story premieres on Saturday
― Shochiku began streaming the first nine minutes of the upcoming Uchū Senkan Yamato 2199: Hoshi-Meguru Hakobune (Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Star-Voyaging Ark), this year's brand-new Yamato 2199 (Star Blazers 2199) film. The movie promises to have the "true ending" of the Yamato 21999 story with a three-way battle between Yamato, Gatlantis, and Gamilas. Th...
Shonen Jump+, Animax Offer Anime Scenario Writing Award
Winner gets 2 million yen, TV anime & digital manga adaptations
― Japanese publisher Shueisha and Animax Broadcast Japan are holding a contest to find the next generation of anime writing talent. The Shonen Jump+ x Animax Anime Scenario Award began accepting entries on Monday. The entries will undergo two preliminary judging rounds, and the final round next August will select the grand prize winner. ...
Elemental Gelade's Azuma to Launch Amadeus Code Manga
"Mobile weapon fantasy" about 24 girls who wake up in enclosed space with giant figures
― The January 2015 issue of Monthly Comic Garden magazine magazine is announcing on Friday that Mayumi Azuma (Elemental Gelade) and Tatsurō Nakanishi (Crown) will launch the Amadeus Code manga in the following issue on January 5. The first chapter of the "new mobile weapon fantasy" will have a color opening page. ...
FROGMAN's 2nd The Rose of Versailles Parody Short Streamed
New Frogman short views the The Rose of Versailles cast as microbes
― DLE Inc. began streaming the second animated short of FROGMAN's The Rose of Versailles remake for the parody project "Channel 5.5" on Monday. The story of the second short starts with a professor and his assistant observing microbes that resemble the cast and setting of The Rose of Versailles. Because the episode is sponsored by Ca...
Lost Heroes 2 Game Reunites Gundam, Kamen Rider, Ultraman Characters
3DS crossover RPG features Ultraman Ginga, Kamen Rider Wizard, Unicorn Gundam, more
― Bandai Namco Games began streaming an announcement video and a promotional video for its sequel crossover game Lost Heroes 2 on Tuesday. The 3DS "hero RPG" stars characters from the Kamen Rider, Ultraman, and Gundam franchises. Text: The world is once again controlled by despair. The story of the "hope" of the heroe...
The Testament of Sister New Devil Anime's TV Ad Reveals January 7 Debut
Yuichi Nakamura, Ayaka Asai star in "ecstasy battle action" anime
― Kadokawa began streaming a television commercial for the anime of the Shinmai Maō no Testament (The Testament of Sister New Devil) light novel series by Tetsuto Uesu (Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero) on Wednesday. The video features the anime's opening theme song, "Blade of Hope" by sweet ARMS, and announces that the anime will premiere o...
Luigi Explores Tabletop Level in Bandai's New Stop-Motion Figure Short
Super Mario's Luigi joins S.H. Figuarts action figure line, with Yoshi coming next
― Bandai is promoting Luigi, the latest Super Mario addition to its S.H. Figuarts line of action figures, with a new stop-motion animated short: The Luigi figure goes on sale this month for 3,564 yen (about US$30, tax included) in Japan. The "Asoberu! Playset C" also goes on sale this month for 2,808 yen (US$24). The a...
Tuesday, December 2
Live-Action Parasyte Film Tops Brad Pitt's Fury in Japan
Takashi Miike's As the Gods Will & Attack on Titan dip, while Clover stays at #8
― The movie data firm Kōgyō Tsūshin reported that the first live-action film of Hitoshi Iwaaki's science-fiction manga Parasyte debuted at #1 (by tickets sold) at the Japanese box office this past weekend, despite mixed to negative reviews. It sold about 256,200 tickets for about 340 million yen (about US$2.85 million) o...
Appleseed Alpha's Aramaki Makes Music Video for Film's Theme Song
Film that shipped in N. America in July opens in Japan on January 17
― Prolific mechanical designer and Appleseed Alpha film director Shinji Aramaki created an original music video for the film's theme song, "Depth" by Yasutaka Nakata featuring Toshiko Koshijima. Nakata produced music for the anime series Getsumen to Heiki Mina, and the One Piece Film Z and Sora Tobu Toshi Keikaku films, and he also...
Nintendo, Philips End Motion-Sensing Patent Dispute
Companies agree to share patent portfolios
― Philips resolved its patent litigation against Nintendo after reaching an agreement on Tuesday. The Dutch technology company was proceeding with patent infringement cases against the Japanese gaming company in Germany, Great Britain, France, and the United States over Nintendo consoles' gesture-tracking and motion systems. Both companies decided to cross-l...
Legend of Zelda Symphony Concerts Return in 2015
3rd tour to start in late January, feature music from 3DS remake
― Nintendo's “Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” concert series will begin a new tour in 2015 with a new title: "The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Master Quest." The concerts will feature music from different Zelda games, including music from the upcoming Nintendo 3DS remake of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. T...
Crunchyroll to Stream Wake Up, Girl ZOO! Spinoff Anime Shorts
Also schedules live-action IRYU - Team Medical Dragon season 2, A Taste of Honey
― Media service Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it will begin streaming the Wake Up, Girl ZOO! anime shorts at 10:15 p.m. EST. The first five episodes will be available on Tuesday, and a new episode will stream every Tuesday afterwards. The streams will be available to premium members worldwide except Asia, and to ...
Rage of Bahamut Genesis ‒ Episode 8
"These revelations have been baited yet delayed continuously, and it feels so refreshing to finally reel in the line."
North American Anime, Manga Releases, November 30-December 6
Diabolik Lovers, Queen's Blade: Beautiful Warriors, Devilman, ItaKiss anime; Assassination Classroom, Yukarism manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Devilman DVD Complete TV SeriesPlease Eastern Star/Discotek US$69.95 December 2 Diabolik Lovers DVD Complete CollectionCite Sentai Filmworks US$29.98 December 2 Fairy Tail Blu-ray/DVD Part 14AnimeNewsNetwork Funimation E...
16-Million Yen Evangelion Car Already Has Over 500 Lottery Applications
The high price tag on 7-Eleven's one-of-a-kind Evangelion car hasn't scared off collectors. The company announced 588 individuals placed orders for the 16 million yen (about US$138,140) 7-Eleven Limited Mitsuoka Motors Evangelion Orochi before the application window ended on November 30. 7-Eleven received 54 applications within the first two hours on November 14. The lucky winner will be chosen by...
AKB48 is 1st Female Music Group to Sell 30 Million Singles
Idol group sets record for fastest to sell 30 million
― Yahoo News reported on Tuesday that idol group AKB48 has become the first female artist group to sell more than 30 million singles. Rock duo B'z was the first male group to sell more than 30 million singles in Japan in 2003. However, AKB48 reached 30 million single sales within eight years and ten months of the group's debut, breaking the recor...
Evangelion Team's Music Video for Hikaru Utada's 'Beautiful World' Streamed
Video promotes singer's cover album
― The official website for Neon Genesis Evangelion began streaming the Studio Khara's music video on Wednesday for Hikaru Utada's song "Beautiful World," which was the ending theme for 2007's Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone. The video, directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki , features some new footage interspersed with footage from the new Rebuild of Evangelion films. An...
Hatsune Miku's "Senbonzakura" Nendoroid Now Available For Pre-Order
Hatsune Miku is getting another Nendoroid, this time based on an illustration by Itto Maru from Kurousa-P's "Senbonzakura" single. The figure comes with a cherry blossom streamer, removable cap, alternate hands and expressions, and a penny-farthing bicycle. Pre-orders for the figure are currently available. The Nendoroid is priced at 3,889 yen (about US$32.60), and will be ready to ship in May 201...
The World God Only Knows' Wakaki Prepares New Digital Manga
Series to run in new Manga ONE app that allows users to vote on favorites
― Shogakukan's web comic magazine Ura Sunday opened a website on Sunday for its new manga app titled "Manga ONE." The World God Only Knows creator Tamiki Wakaki drew a short "tutorial manga" to introduce Manga ONE, followed by an announcement that Wakaki is preparing a new series for the app. Wakaki designed the app's mascots O...
Treat Yourself With An Adorable Cardcaptor Sakura Cosmetics Set
Premium Bandai's beauty brand, CreerBeaute, is releasing a set of two Cardcaptor Sakura cosmetic items, and they're almost too cute to handle. Sakura's Sealing Wand has been appropriately turned into a cherry blossom-scented lip gloss, while the mini Clow Book opens to reveal a soft pink blush, protected by a sheet bearing the image of The Windy. The set retails for 3,780 yen (about US$31.70) afte...
RIGHT TURN ONLY!! - We Come to The End
RTO turns its last page as the column comes to a conclusion, but not before covering Sword Art Online: Fairy Dance vol. 2, Afterschool Charisma, From the New World and more.
― They say all things must come to an end, and sadly that is the case for this column – this will be the last Right Turn Only. I've enjoyed both reading RTO under Carlo's stewardship and writing it myself, so I'm very sad to see...
Senran Kagura: Ninja Flash! BD+DVD
Ninja fights and giant boobs dominate Senran Kagura, not necessarily in that order, but there's a story in here too if you're interested in that kind of thing.
― If the idea of goofy ninja action featuring lots of busty babes and panty shots appeals to you then it's hard to beat Senran Kagura, whose entire raison d'etre is to showcase exactly that. If you seek anything more than that then you are pro...
Shirobako Episode 6 Streaming Suspended Due to Rights Issue
Niconico in Japan, Crunchyroll overseas removes episode listing
― The Japanese streaming service Niconico announced that "streaming of Shirobako episode 6 has been temporarily suspended due to circumstances regarding rights." It added that the return date of the streaming has not been determined, but the service will announce it as soon as it is confirmed. Niconico apologized for the inconvenience to...
Anime's Top Catchphrases of 2014 Announced
Also: Top Japanese Internet buzzwords of 2014
― The Japanese news site Gadget Tsuushin has unveiled its choices for the Anime Ryuukougo Taishou 2014, or the "Great Anime Buzzword Awards." The winners are: GOLD MEDAL: 「レロレロレロレロ」("Rerorerorerorero") from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders SILVER MEDAL: 「もんげー」 ("Mongeee") from Yo-kai Watch BRONZE MEDAL: 「妖怪のせいなのね」 ("It's a Yo-kai's fault") fro...
Tokyo Ghoul carnaval Smartphone Game Teased in Video
Players can play as ghouls, investigators in 2015 free-to-play game with in-game purchases
― Bandai Namco Games began streaming a teaser promotional video for its upcoming Tokyo Ghoul carnaval smartphone game on Tuesday. The video features narration by voice actor Natsuki Hanae as his character Ken. Ken: I'm not the protagonist of a novel or anything. I'm just a normal book-loving college student you...
Kamen Rider SummonRide! Game's 3rd Promo Introduces System
Figures used in gameplay for PS3, Wii U game
― Bandai Namco games began streaming a third promotional video for the upcoming Kamen Rider SummonRide! game for the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii U systems on Monday. The trailer features the theme song "Break the World" by Masayuki Tanaka. The video begins with the following dialogue: Narrator: Can you hear me? Can someone hear me? Oh, so you can hear m...
Atelier Escha & Logy Plus Game's Play Video Reveals New Episode
New story focuses on protagonists' feelings for each other
― Tecmo Koei Games began streaming a new gameplay video for Atelier Escha & Logy Plus, the upcoming PS Vita port of its Atelier Escha & Logy PlayStation 3 game. The video previews a new episode that will be included in the game which focuses on the feelings of Escha and Logy toward each other. In addition to the new episode, Nio will also be ...
Resident Evil Revelations 2's 2nd Trailer Reveals Barry Burton
Father searches for his daughter Moira in ominous location in multi-platform game releasing in February digitally, March physically
― Capcom began streaming a second trailer for its Resident Evil Revelations 2 video game for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC on Tuesday. The video focuses on the second leading character, Barry Burton. Capcom describes the video, writing, Res...
Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, November 24-30
Latest Detective Conan film sells 7,112 + 4,549, followed by Thermae Romae II, Edge of Tomorrow, Vocalo Zanmai Dai-ensō-kai, K stage play
― The standard edition of Thermae Romae II debuted at #5 on the overall DVD chart with 5,357 copies, while the deluxe edition was #34 with 1,563 copies. The convenience store limited edition of All You Need Is Kill (Edge of Tomorrow) sold 4,705 copies to land at #6...
Japan's Animation Blu-ray Disc Ranking, November 24-30
SAO II sells 14,398, followed by IS 2 OVA, Love Live!, The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls, Is the order a rabbit?
― The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls 1st Live Wonderful M@gic!! Blu-ray Box sold 9,315 copies to debut at #7 on the overall Blu-ray Disc chart. The All You Need Is Kill (Edge of Tomorrow) Blu-ray & DVD set sold 3,575 more copies for a new total of 33,411. In its second week, it dropped from #8 ...
Isuca Manga to Bundle Original Anime Blu-ray
Osamu Takahashi's 7th action manga volume to bundle original anime on August 25
― Japanese retailer Mangaoh is listing an original anime Blu-ray Disc bundled with Osamu Takahashi's seventh Isuca manga volume on August 26, 2015. The story of Osamu Takahashi's action manga revolves around Shinichirō, a male student who gets a job as a housekeeper in order to pay his rent. While on the job, he accidenta...
Hajime Isayama Drew the Attack on Titan Voice Cast As Their Characters
After a stage event, voice actress Marina Inoue snapped the ultimate selfie, one that included herself, fellow Attack on Titan actors Yui Ishikawa (Mikasa Ackerman) and Yuuki Kaji (Eren Jaeger), and series director Tetsuro Araki. While the picture itself is already pretty cool, Attack on Titan mangaka Hajime Isayama took it one step further, drawing the cast as their respective characters, along w...
Evangelion's Yoshiyuki Sadamoto to Resume Archaic Smile Manga
Sadamoto launched 'warm, comforting romantic comedy' with wife in 2007
― In an interview in the January 2015 issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine on Thursday, character designer and manga creator Yoshiyuki Sadamoto is revealing that he will resume his Archaic Smile manga around next spring. Sadamoto published the manga irregularly with his wife and author Mako Takaha in Kadokawa's now-defunct Comic...
2nd Aldnoah.Zero Season Trailer English-Subtitled
Eir Aoi performs ending theme "Genesis" for season airing, streaming in January
― Aniplex US began streaming an English-subtitled trailer for the second season of Aldnoah.Zero on Monday. The anime's official website streamed the same trailer in Japanese on Saturday. The trailer features spoilers for the first season, and features Eir Aoi's ending theme song "Genesis." The second season will air and s...
Sket Dance's Shinohara Designs Next Battle Spirits Anime
7th TV anime based on Bandai card game to premiere next spring
― The January issue of Shuiesha's Saikyo Jump magazine is announcing on Friday that the next television anime series inspired by Bandai's Battle Spirits card game will premiere next spring. In addition, Sket Dance manga creator Kenta Shinohara is drafting the original character designs for this anime, the seventh television series in the ...
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