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Shelf Life - Fairy Complex
Catch up with all of this week's new releases, plus full reviews of more Fairy Tail and Buddy Complex!
― A new anime season is getting started, but you wouldn't know if from looking at my streaming queues. Thanks in part to a very hectic holiday season, I'm playing catch-up on just about everything that I wasn't watching on a weekly basis for episode reviews. The good news is that by the time I'm re...
My Love Story!! GN 7
My Love Story!! shifts its focus to Sunakawa and the girl who's been stalking him (with love) for the past ten years. Takeo's about to learn that some things are best left unmeddled with.
― Being a naturally helpful person can get you into a lot of trouble. Not only is it likely to attract emotional black holes, but even the most well-intentioned action in pursuit of someone else's goals can backfire...
The Mike Toole Show - Ultramanime
Just about everyone has heard of Ultraman, one of Japan's most famous tokusatsu mascots. Mike roots around in Ultraman's occasionally bizarre and always fascinating history in animation.
― Shortly after my picks for the top 5 anime of 2015 were published, the feedback started rolling in. I expected to be cross-examined for leaving out fan favorites and the deeply questionable practice of not picking ...
The List - 7 Silly Pieces of Weaponry
Anime goes by the same code as everyone else: live by the wet towel, die by the wet towel. Here are seven of the most unusual weapons found in anime.
― Anime seasons get more crowded every year. Staff members still have to manage to somehow make their character designs distinctive. This has lead to curiouser and curiouser weaponry in an action genre already filled to the brim with katana, broadsword...
Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi GN 1
Also known as AkaAka, this supernatural story's first volume is intriguing, although light on the explanations.
― Perhaps we should start with the obvious: Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi is a really awkward title. Its Japanese original is Akaya Akashiya Akayashino, which is not an easy one to translate – not only does the meaning have to be conveyed, but even non-Japanese speakers can see th...
Tuesday, January 12
Mr. Osomatsu ‒ Episode 14
"Episode 14 proves that Mr. Osomatsu doesn't need out-of-this-world settings to be out-of-this-world funny."
'The File of Young Kindaichi Returns' Anime Enters 'Legend of Snow Demon' Arc
Manga's "Hitogatajima Murder Case" arc ends
― This year's seventh issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine (cover pictured at right) revealed on Wednesday that the second season of The File of Young Kindaichi Returns television anime will begin airing the "Legend of Snow Demon Murder Case" story arc on January 23. The story arc appeared in the original manga's first and second volume. The magazine ...
One Piece/Ginga e Kickoff's Uda Helms DAYS Soccer Anime at MAPPA
Sports series by Over Drive creator launched in 2013
― This year's seventh issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine revealed the staff and a key visual for the upcoming television anime of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's DAYS soccer manga on Wednesday. Kônosuke Uda (One Piece, Ginga e Kickoff!!, Majin Bone) is directing the anime at MAPPA (Terror in Resonance, Rage of Bahamut Genesis). Kazuto Nakazawa (El-Hazard...
Guillermo del Toro: Pacific Rim 2 Sequel Is 'Still Going'
Director Guillermo del Toro posted on his Twitter account on Monday that production on the sequel to his Pacific Rim film is "still going," and that he will "remain w [sic] it in one way or another!" The director previously stated last September that, "As far as I'm concerned, [the Pacific Rim sequel is] not gone." Chinese company Dalian Wanda Group purchased a majority stake in Legendary Entertai...
Itazura na Kiss Shōjo Romantic Comedy Manga Gets 2nd Live-Action Film
Kanta Satō, Reina Bisa reprise roles in Campus-Hen sequel set in college
― The second live-action film adaptation of Kaoru Tada's shōjo romantic comedy manga Itazura na Kiss has been green-lit for release this year. The title of the new film is Itazura na Kiss The Movie Part 2 Campus-Hen (Mischievious Kiss the Movie Part 2: Campus Arc). In this sequel to last fall's Itazura na Kiss the Movie ~High Sc...
Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons Marks 20th Anniversary With New 3DS Game
Latest farming simulator set in 3 different towns with female or male protagonist
― Kadokawa's Weekly Famitsu Magazine is reporting on Thursday that the Bokujō Monogatari (Harvest Moon or Story of Seasons) farming simulator franchise from Marvelous is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a new game for the Nintendo 3DS. The title of the game is Bokujō Monogatari: Mitsu no Sato no Taisetsu ...
Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, January 4-10
Dempagumi Inc. sells 3,409, followed by Kamen Rider Drive, GameCenter CX, One Piece, Kenichi Suzumura & Hiroshi Kamiya
― The Dempagumi Inc. idol group's World Tour 2015 in Fujiyama debuted at #4 on the overall DVD chart with 3,409 copies. Kamen Rider Drive Surprise Feature Collector's Pack landed at #13 with 2,063 copies. GameCenter CX (Retro Game Master) DVD-Box 12 dropped from #14 to #23 in its fou...
Japan's Animation Blu-ray Disc Ranking, January 4-10
Kamen Rider Kuuga box 1 sells 6,059, followed by Dempagumi Inc, Love Live film, Kamen Rider Drive, Tamayura
― Kamen Rider Kuuga Blu-ray Box 1 sold 6,059 copies to debut at #3 on the overall Blu-ray Disc chart. The Dempagumi Inc. idol group's World Tour 2015 in Fujiyama also debuted at #4 with 4,962 copies. Kamen Rider Drive Surprise Feature Collector's Pack landed at #8 with 3,371 copies. The Blu-ray...
Hauchika: Haruta & Chika Listed With 12 Episodes
A flyer distributed at the TIFFCOM event last October listed the television anime of Sei Hatsuno's HaruChika: Haruta to Chika wa Seishun Suru novel series with 12 episodes. The anime premiered on January 6, and Funimation Entertainment is streaming the series as it airs in Japan. The original novels revolve around two high school students named Haruta and Chika, who are members of a concert band t...
Prince of Stride Alternative Listed With 12 Episodes
A flyer distributed at the TIFFCOM event last October listed Prince of Stride Alternative, the television anime of Kadokawa's Prince of Stride otome game, with 12 episodes. The series premiered on January 5. Funimation Entertainment is streaming the series as it airs in Japan. Shūji Sogabe [FiFS] is credited with the original design works for the series. Kanako Nono [FiFS] is credited with the ori...
Hatsune Miku Project Diva X's Theme Song, Designs, Game Mechanics Revealed
Ryo (supercell) composes "Tsumi no Namae" theme song for PS Vita/PS4 rhythm game
― Sega revealed the theme song and gameplay details for its upcoming rhythm game Hatsune Miku Project Diva X on Tuesday. Musician Ryo (supercell) composed the song "Tsumi no Namae" (The Name of Sin) as the opening theme song for the game. The game will feature a "Live Quest Mode," where players can tackle both Area Quest...
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Battle Video Features Hinata, Sakura vs. Naruto, Sasuke
PS4/Xbox One/PC to ship in early February
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a battle video for the upcoming Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (Naruto Shippūden Narutimate Storm 4) PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC game on Tuesday. The video features Sakura and Hinata fighting Naruto and Sasuke, all portrayed as they appear in The Last -Naruto the Movie- anime film. Naruto Shippūden: U...
Monday, January 11
Monogatari Series' Theme Song Compilation Ranks #1 With 66,000
Album set gets N. American release on January 18
― UTAMONOGATARI –MONOGATARI SERIES THEME SONGS COMPILATION ALBUM- — the album set that collects the theme songs used in the various anime adaptations of NisiOisin's Monogatari Series light novels — sold about 66,000 copies in its debut week, and topped the Oricon weekly album chart. The album set shipped in Japan on January 6. The limited edition set c...
Mamoru Miyano Doodle Inspires Stuffed Toy
Takuya Eguchi's silly doodles are in good company. Popular voice actor Mamoru Miyano is also fond of sketching simplistic characters. One is titled "Koitsu" (or simply, "Guy") and is designed with an egg-like body, stick limbs, and silly expressions. Anything Mamoru Miyano touches lately turns to gold, so why not his doodles? Koitsu is jumping into the 3D world with crane and lottery prizes. Two ...
Gudetama, MegaMan, Square Enix Get Monster Hunter X Collaborations
Monster Hunter X is on an unstoppable quest to collect all the possible collaborations. Previous campaigns include Ushio & Tora, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yowamushi Pedal, Metroid, The Legend of Zelda, Star Fox, and even Sanrio's Kirimi-chan have lined up to battle monsters in the new game. Capcom and Square Enix are adding their own iconic characters. Capcom announced MegaMan-themed costumes and weapons will a...
1st Kizumonogatari Film's US Theaters, Dates Listed
Also: Aniplex to release Monogatari Series OST
― Aniplex of America announced the theater times and locations for its theatrical screening of Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu with English subtitles. The theaters showing the film are: Tempe, AZ: Harkins Theatres - Valley Art (February 26-March 3) Los Angeles, CA: Downtown Independent (February 26, 27) Sacramento, CA: Tower Theater (March 1, 5) San Dieg...
Miyazaki Remains Oblivious To Ghibli Films' Twitter Records
Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's 1986 anime film Laputa: Castle in the Sky set a world record on Twitter in 2013 when the film reaired on TV. Users on 2channel and other forums gathered together to tweet the pivotal word “balse” at the same moment that the main characters Pazu and Sheeta chant the word at the climax of the film. This set a record of 143,199 tweets per second. This wasn't the fir...
One-Punch Man Ranks #3 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan December List
3 volumes of One-Punch Man, 4 volumes of Tokyo Ghoul rank
― The first volume of ONE and Yuusuke Murata's One-Punch Man manga ranked #3 on the Nielsen BookScan's Top 20 list for December. The second and third volumes ranked #12 and #15, respectively. Four volumes of Sui Ishida's Tokyo Ghoul manga also ranked in the top 20: the first volume ranked #6, the fourth volume debuted at #9, the third volume r...
Love Stage Manga Creator Draws New Sister-in-Law
Manga creator Eiki Eiki has never shied away from featuring her family in her work. Her younger brother and musician DAIGO is the direct inspiration for Shōgo Sena in her Love Stage yaoi manga with a few obvious adjustments. One difference that the BREAKERZ lead recently tied the knot with actress Keiko Kitagawa. Eiki Eiki celebrated the news by drawing her new sister-in-law on Monday. DAIGO and K...
One Piece ‒ Episode 725
"This episode is the beginning of something big. So big, in fact, that it teases its surprise in the background of the episode title card."
Makoto Kobayashi, Minoru Furuya Launch New Series For Evening Magazine's 15th Anniversary
Shigeyuki Fukumitsu, Kōta Matsuda also launch new series
― This year's third issue of Kodansha's bi-weekly Evening magazine (issue cover pictured at right) revealed on Tuesday that Makoto Kobayashi (What's Michael?, Judo Bu Monogatari) and Minoru Furuya (Himizu, Ping Pong Club) are launching new manga in the magazine for its 15th anniversary. Evening is celebrating its 15th anniversary by launching "...
Fan Translation Group Receives Cease and Desist for Starry Sky Patch
Fan translation group Otomegirlkawaii announced on Tuesday that it received a cease and desist notice allegedly from game publisher Asgard, and so will discontinue work on its English patch for otome visual novel Starry Sky ~In Summer~ for PlayStation Portable. The group also temporarily suspended work Black Wolves Saga and Ken ga Kimi. JAST USA head Peter Payne explained in 2014 that it is unlike...
Bloody Cross' Shiwo Komeyama Launches New Manga in February
Komeyama ended Bloody Cross manga in July
― The February issue of Square Enix's Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine (issue cover pictured at right) announced on Tuesday that Bloody Cross' Shiwo Komeyama's new manga Umeidō Hiyo to Danna-sama no Yabō (Hiyo Umeidō and Master's Ambition) will launch in the magazine's March issue on February 12. The first chapter will feature a full-color center page. Komeyama...
Answerman - Did Westerners Always Call It Anime?
Unfortunately sometimes we do need to reflect on the past, which means it's time to discuss the days when someone apparently thought "Japanimation" was a great term for anime.
― Whisper asks: I have been wondering about the etymology of the terms "anime" and "manga" in American culture, particularly why Japanese animation and comics are often called a special name while, say, Japanese video games th...
Anime Series Celebrate 'Coming of Age' Day
Of Japan's many holidays celebrated throughout the year, a number of them recognize age-oriented milestones like Children's Day and Respect for the Aged Day. Today also marks a holiday in Japan: Coming of Age Day. Usually this day is reserved for celebrating teens who cross over into adulthood by successfully reaching the 20-year mark this year. If you've paid attention to many of the merchandise ...
Chinese Site: The King of Fighters Gets Animated, Live-Action Adaptations
Chinese website Tencent Games reported that Chinese game publisher 37Games announced plans for animated and live-action adaptations of SNK Playmore's The King of Fighters game series on Friday. The company announced that both adaptations will be primarily targeted to Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian markets, but it is also planning a North American release. 37Games acquired the majority stake...
Maoh: Juvenile Remix's Osuga Ends Vanilla Fiction Manga
Manga will end in Monthly Shonen Sunday on February 12
― The February issue of Shogakukan's Gessan (Monthly Shonen Sunday) magazine revealed on Tuesday that Megumi Osuga, the artist of the Maoh: Juvenile Remix and Waltz manga, will end her latest series Vanilla Fiction in the March issue of the magazine on February 12. Osuga began the series in Monthly Shonen Sunday in August 2012. Shogakukan publish...
Crunchyroll to Stream Mahou Shoujo Nante Mouiidesukara Comedy Anime
Stream premieres today
― Crunchyroll announced on Monday that it will stream the TV anime adaptation of Sui Futami's Mahou Shoujo Nante Mouiidesukara (Mahō Shōjo Nante Mō Ii Desu Kara., or "I've Had Enough of Being a Magical Girl") comedy manga anime as it airs in Japan. The stream will premiere on Monday, January 11 at 1:30 p.m. EST. The stream will be available in the United States, Canada, Latin A...
Samurai Deeper Kyo's Kamijyō Ends Tansansuibu Music Manga
Music manga launched in Evening magazine in May 2014
― This year's third issue of Kodansha's Evening magazine announced on Tuesday that Samurai Deeper Kyo's Akimine Kamijyō's latest manga Tansansuibu will end in the magazine's fourth issue, out on January 26. Kamijyō launched the manga in Evening in May 2014, and Kodansha published the manga's fourth volume (pictured at right) in August. The manga ma...
Shelf Life - Fairy Complex
Catch up with all of this week's new releases, plus full reviews of more Fairy Tail and Buddy Complex!
― A new anime season is getting started, but you wouldn't know if from looking at my streaming queues. Thanks in part to a very hectic holiday season, I'm playing catch-up on just about everything that I wasn't watching on a weekly basis for episode reviews. The good news is that by the time I'm re...
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 14
"It's a lot of setup with no payoff just yet, so we're left hanging, wondering how they'll get out of this one."
Love Live! Sunshine!! Idols Join School Idol Festival Game App
New 9-girl idol group Aqours get own regular Niconico Live program on January 22
― The Love Live! Sunshine!! project's live-streamed special announced on Monday that the project's idol group Aqours will join the Love Live! School Idol Festival game app. Aqours' songs will join the smartphone game's regular lineup as they come out, starting this summer. In addition, the game will start a newly created...
Natsume Ono's Futagashira Manga Ends in 7th Volume This Fall
Manga based in Edo period received live-action adaptation last year, 2nd season green-lit
― The sixth volume of Natsume Ono's Futagashira manga announced that the manga will end with its seventh volume this fall. Shogakukan released the sixth volume on Tuesday. A live-action adaptation of the manga ran from June to July last year on the WOWOW channel. A second season was announced on January 5. The s...
My Love Story!! GN 7
My Love Story!! shifts its focus to Sunakawa and the girl who's been stalking him (with love) for the past ten years. Takeo's about to learn that some things are best left unmeddled with.
― Being a naturally helpful person can get you into a lot of trouble. Not only is it likely to attract emotional black holes, but even the most well-intentioned action in pursuit of someone else's goals can backfire...
Love Live! Sunshine!! Idol Project Gets TV Anime This Summer
Aqours group's 2nd single to ship on April 27
― The live-streamed "Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours Niconico Live Extracurricular Activity ~First Heart-Pounding Live Broadcast!~" announced on Monday that a television anime adaptation of the Love Live! Sunshine!! project has been green-lit for this summer. The live stream also announced that a second single for the project's new nine-girl idol group Aqour...
Tōken Ranbu Stage Play's Cast Unveiled
Play will debut in Tokyo on May 3, and in Osaka on May 17
― The staff of the stage play adaptation of DMM's Tōken Ranbu online browser game revealed the play's cast on Thursday. Yoshihide Sasaki as Sōza Samonji Taishi Sugie as Namazuo Tōshirō Teruma as Kōsetsu Samonji Takeru Naya as Sayo Samonji Keisuke Higashi as Shokudaikiri Mitsutada Hiroki Suzuki as Mikazuki Munechika Yoshihiro Aramaki as Yamanba...
Arc the Lad PS2 Game Arrives on PS4 on Tuesday
Sony's PlayStation Blog reported on Sunday that the Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits role-playing game for the PlayStation 2 will arrive on the PlayStation 4 on Tuesday. Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits originally shipped in Japan and North America in 2003 and in Europe at the beginning of 2004. Sony describes the story: For years, the Humans and the Deimos have been at war in their strugg...
EVE Burst Error R Listed With April 28 Release Date
The online database of Kadokawa's Famitsu magazine lists the release date of the EVE Burst Error R visual novel remake as April 28. Famitsu lists the game with both a standard edition and a limited first print edition for the PlayStation Vita with a cost of 7,344 yen (about US$62) and 8,424 yen (about US$71), respectively. The game is officially slated for 2016 on the PC and PlayStation Vita. El D...
Uta Pri Island Smartphone App Ends Service in March
Game allowing players to build relationship with Uta no Prince-sama characters launched in 2014
― Broccoli announced on the official website for its Uta Pri Island smartphone app on Friday that it will end service for the app on March 31 at 1:59 p.m. Players are free to use any acquired Jewels until then, although players may also receive refunds for purchased Jewels. Players will no longer be able t...
Saban Trademarks 'Ninja Steel' Name
Saban Brands filed an application on January 4 to trademark the name "Ninja Steel." Toei's currently-running ninja-themed Shuriken Sentai Ninninger series premiered in February 2015, and marks the 40th anniversary of Toei's Super Sentai franchise. The story takes place after The Last Ninjer sealed away all the yōkai in the world. This lasted until The Last Ninjer's death, when the yōkai returned. ...
Heavy Object/A Certain Magical Index Creator to Launch New Novel
Novel illustrated by Mahaya about strongest swordswoman ships on March 10
― Japanese publisher Dengeki Bunko is listing a new light novel by Kazuma Kamachi titled Saikyō o Kojiraseta Level Counter Stop Ken Seijo Beatrice no Jakuten Sono Na wa "Buu Buu" (The Name of the Weakness That Has Aggravated the Strongest Max Level Sword Holy Woman Beatrice, is "Buu Buu"). The novel is slated to ship on March 1...
Singer DAIGO, Actress Keiko Kitagawa Announce Marriage
Couple had revealed their engagement in October
― Singer and BREAKERZ band member DAIGO (Daigo Naitō) revealed on his blog that he and actress Keiko Kitagawa entered their names into a family register on Monday, effectively announcing that they have gotten married. Daigo added in the blog, "from now on the two of us want to build a rock-and-wish home where we won't be able to suppress our fun, smilin...
Sunday, January 10
Zag CEO: Miraculous Ladybug Has 2D Original Animation Video in Development
Project about Paris-based superhero team originally announced with 2D video in 2012
― Zag Entertainment founder, CEO, and producer Jeremy Zag confirmed last month that Zag Entertainment and Toei Animation are co-producing a 2D-animated OVA for its Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir series. In addition, series director Thomas Astruc confirmed that the OVA will feature the newer design of Cat Noir...
Uta no Prince-sama PSP Games Get PS Vita Ports
Uta no Prince-sama Repeat to be 1st to receive port with added features
― The official website of Broccoli's Uta no Prince-sama franchise announced on Monday that it will port the franchise's PlayStation Portable dating simulation games to the PlayStation Vita system. The ports will begin with Uta no Prince-sama Repeat, the remake of the original 2010 game. The ports will have added features, and the...
Live-Action Aozora Yell Film Stars Tao Tsuchiya, Ryōma Takeuchi, Shōno Hayama
Kenshin, Kamen Rider Drive, Mare stars in August film of shōjo manga
― The February issue of Shueisha's Bessatsu Margaret (Betsuma) magazine is revealing new cast information for the live-action film of Kazune Kawahara's Aozora Yell (Yell for the Blue Sky) manga on Wednesday. The film stars: Tao Tsuchiya (live-action Ouran High School Host Club's Renge Hōshakuji, Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends' Mak...
Nico Nico Users Pick Most Anticipated Anime of Winter 2016
Totally different results from Charapedia poll
― A poll has been conducted among Nico Nico Douga users of their most anticipated anime of the winter 2016 season. The results were determined through a combination of the percentage of respondents who claimed they would watch the anime and the degree of anticipation they felt for the anime. ERASED Ajin Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū DAGASHIKASHI Myriad Col...
Details Are Here for Sekai no Owari's Upcoming Vocaloid
Sekai no Owari, the indie pop band who sings "Dragon Night," "ANTI-HERO" (Attack on Titan) and "Mermaid Rhapsody" (Kuragehime), will have its own Vocaloid later this month. VOCALOID4 Library Fukase, as the name indicates, is based on the distinctive, soft voice of Sekai no Owari's lead singer, Fukase. It has its own image character, whose design was chosen in a Pixiv contest. The Vocaloid's offici...
Matsuno Brothers Team Up with Japan's National Baseball Team
Mr. Osomatsu seats to be available at March games
― Last year's surprise hit anime, Mr. Osomatsu, is heading to the baseball stadium this March for a collaboration with Samurai Japan, Japan's national baseball team. On March 5 and 6, 300 designated Mr. Osomatsu seats will be provided at warm-up matches against the team from Chinese Taipei (the Republic of China). The seats will be decorated with imag...
The Mike Toole Show - Ultramanime
Just about everyone has heard of Ultraman, one of Japan's most famous tokusatsu mascots. Mike roots around in Ultraman's occasionally bizarre and always fascinating history in animation.
― Shortly after my picks for the top 5 anime of 2015 were published, the feedback started rolling in. I expected to be cross-examined for leaving out fan favorites and the deeply questionable practice of not picking ...
Girls und Panzer Goods Bring Windfall to Coastal Japanese Town
Revenues increase 21-fold from last year
― Ōarai is a coastal town in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture, not far northeast of Tokyo. With a population of 17,000 and an economy dominated by the nuclear industry, fishing and agriculture, it was once most known for its monkfish and as a weekend seaside destination for Tokyoites. But then Girls und Panzer came along, and the town started to see a boom in Girls ...
Bin Kusamizu Launches Haru yo, Kuru na Medical Manga
Illustrator Mayo Hamazaki draws manga about student in medical school
― The February issue of Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Magazine revealed on Wednesday that writer Bin Kusamizu and illustrator Mayo Hamazaki are launching a manga titled Haru yo, Kuru na (Come Not, O Spring) in the magazine. The manga will have a color opening page. The magazine teases the manga: My life is about to bud. A youth medical...
Haikyu!! Second Season ‒ Episode 14
"Have you been missing Oikawa? If so, then this is a decent episode for you, as it has more of Aoba Joshi's main man than we've seen since the start of the season."
Non Non Biyori Manga Gets New Original Anime DVD
Atto's 10th manga volume to bundle OAD on September 23
― The "Nyanpasu Matsuri Repeat na Non" event for the Non Non Biyori television anime announced on Sunday that a new original anime DVD (OAD) has been green-lit. The OAD will ship in a special edition for the 10th volume of Atto's original Non Non Biyori manga on September 23. The manga takes place in the countryside, where the nearest bookstore i...
NGT48 Idols Star in Live-Action When They Cry - Higurashi Horror Show
AKB48 sister group's members star in 8 episodes starting in May
― Ryūkishi07 and 07th Expansion's popular When They Cry - Higurashi (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni) horror software is inspiring a live-action television series. The television adaptation with eight one-hour episodes will premiere on the BS SkyPer! channel in May. The members of AKB48's sister idol group NGT48 will star in the main cast, alt...
Keisuke Higashi Will Play Takuto Ashikiba in Upcoming Yowapeda/Yowamushi Pedal Stage Play
8th Yowapeda stage play premieres in March
― Marvelous' official website for the upcoming Butai Yowamushi Pedal ~Sōhoku Shinsedai, Shidō~ (Stage Play Yowamushi Pedal ~Sōhoku New Generation, Start~) stage play based on Wataru Watanabe's high school bicycling manga Yowapeda (Yowamushi Pedal) revealed on Monday that Keisuke Higashi (The Prince of Tennis Musical second season's Senri Chitose, Tōken Ranbu...
My Hero Academia Anime to Air in MBS/TBS' 'Nichigo' Timeslot
The official Twitter account for the anime adaptation of Kōhei Horikoshi's My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) manga announced on Sunday that the anime will premiere on the MBS/TBS channel network in the Sunday at 5 p.m. — or "Nichigo" — timeslot. The anime will premiere in April. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans is currently airing in the Nichigo timeslot. The anime stars Daiki Yamas...
Legend of Zelda is Highest-Selling Manga on Diamond's 2015 Graphic Novels List
Attack on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul, others make top 1,000 list
― Diamond Comic Distributors announced its lists of the 1,000 bestselling comics and graphic novels for 2015 on Wednesday. VIZ Media's The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past by Shotaro Ishinomori (Cyborg 009, Kamen Rider) ranked at #105 on the list of top graphic novels, making it the highest placed manga on the list. The list included the fol...
Final Fantasy XIV Heavensward Voice Actress Confirmed Dead, Suspect Arrested in Ghana
Bodies of Sian Blake and 2 sons found at her home on Tuesday
― Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, was arrested in Ghana on Saturday on suspicion of the murder of actress and voice actress Sian Blake and her two sons. Police uncovered three bodies in the garden of the southeast London home of the 43-year-old actress on Tuesday, and police then confirmed that the bodies were those of Blake and her two sons (aged...
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash Anime Music Video Features Insert Song
Fantasy series featuring music by (K)NoW_NAME premieres on Sunday
― TOHO Animation began streaming an anime music video on Saturday for the Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash television anime series. The video features the first episode insert song "Head Wind" with text lyrics in English by (K)NoW_NAME. The series will premiere on the Tokyo MX and AT-X channels on Sunday, followed by other stations. Toho Ani...
Rie Takahashi Narrates Mahō Tsukai Precure! Anime's 1st Ad
Newest Precure series premieres on February 7
― TV Asahi aired the first TV ad for Mahō Tsukai Precure! (Maho Girls Precure!, or "Magic User Precure"), the newest Precure (Pretty Cure) television anime series, on Sunday during the airing of Go! Princess Precure. Rie Takahashi narrates the ad as her character Mirai Asahina/Cure Miracle. The anime premiere on February 7 at 8:30 a.m. A manga adaptation ...
Saturday, January 9
Crunchyroll to Stream 7th Season of Teekyu Anime, 2nd Wakako-zake Drama
Site also streams Dagashi Kashi in Middle East, N. Africa
― Media distribution service Crunchyroll announced on Saturday that it will stream the seventh season of the Teekyu anime, and the second season of the live-action Wakako-zake television series. Crunchyroll also announced that it will stream the Dagashi Kashi anime on Sundays starting on January 10 at 9:00 a.m. EST for Crunchyroll members in t...
Level-5 CEO Wants Greater International Push for Yo-kai Watch
"Hollywood is one of my targets"
― Level-5, the developer of the Yo-kai Watch video game, held an event on January 8 at Tokyo's Kanda Shrine to pray for the success of its new film, Eiga Yo-kai Watch: Enma Daioh to Itsutsu no Monogatari Da Nyan! Akihiro Hino, its president and CEO, was in attendance (along with 21 Yo-kai Watch characters) and delivered some remarks on the movie's success at the Japan...
New Poll: Which Shōnen Jump Anime Are Best to Show Your Kids
Poll focuses on women
― The Japanese site My Navi Woman conducted a poll between November 19 and 21 of 405 women between the ages of 22 and 34. The topic: Which anime based on Weekly Shonen Jump manga are best to show your kids? Shonen Jump has been around for a long time, appeals to multiple demographics, and has spawned anime that are well-known around Japan and the world, which made the site's ent...
U.S. Theater Chain AMC Lists The Boy and the Beast Anime Film as Opening in February
Independent theaters in California, Massachusetts list March opening
― American theater chain AMC is listing a February 12 opening for Mamoru Hosoda's The Boy and the Beast (Bakemono no Ko) anime film. The Laemmle theater chain in California and the Amherst Cinema theater in Massachusetts are also listing that the film will open in these theaters on March 4 and March 5, respectively. Funimation Enter...
Broccoli Lays Down the Law for Dōjin
"We do not allow the sale of goods for the intent of profit"
― Media creators have differing views on fan culture and the dōjinshi that are its hallmarks. While some embrace it and see dōjin as fascinating explorations of their own ideas, others suppress it as copyright infringement and intellectual theft. Broccoli, the creators of Uta no Prince-sama, Galaxy Angel, Di Gi Charat, and other popular fr...
Michael Bay Returns to Direct Transformers 5 Film
Director Michael Bay confirmed in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine posted on Monday that he will return to direct Transformers 5, the latest film in the live-action Transformers film franchise. He was previously only credited as a producer for the film. In the interview, Bay states that Transformers 5 will be the last Transformers film he helms. The film is slated for 2017. Transformers: A...
Japan's All-Female Takarazuka Musical Revue Takes on Abraham Lincoln
Show to explore Lincoln's turbulent life and ideals
― The Takarazuka Revue, an all-female musical theater troupe, is an icon of Japanese culture and has taken on Western stories, both original and classic, in the past. Its latest offering turns to American history for inspiration. For the People - Lincoln, Jiyū wo Motometa Otoko- ("The Man Who Called for Freedom") portrays the life of Abraham Lincoln...
Garo: Crimson Moon ‒ Episode 12
"After a two week hiatus, we return to face Garo: Crimson Moon's first major cliffhanger."
Heavy Object ‒ Episode 13
"If this episode is anything to go by, the series just might be on track for improvement in its second half."
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna Pachislot Game's Promo Streamed
Game based on Ryūkishi07, 07th Expansion horror franchise launches on February 28
― Pachislot (pachinko slot machine) manufacturer D-Light began streaming a long promotional video for its upcoming Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna pachislot game on Wednesday. The company also streamed a teaser promotional video on Sunday. The game is based on Ryūkishi07 and 07th Expansion's Higurashi no Naku Koro ni h...
Final My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TOO! BD/DVD Delayed in Japan by 3 Months
The official website for the My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TOO! television anime announced on Friday that the seventh and final Blu-ray/DVD volume has been delayed from January 27 to April 28 due to production issues. The website also reported that the text story bundled with the seventh volume will be several times longer than the text stories bundled with the previous volumes. [Via Yaraon!]
The List - 7 Silly Pieces of Weaponry
Anime goes by the same code as everyone else: live by the wet towel, die by the wet towel. Here are seven of the most unusual weapons found in anime.
― Anime seasons get more crowded every year. Staff members still have to manage to somehow make their character designs distinctive. This has lead to curiouser and curiouser weaponry in an action genre already filled to the brim with katana, broadsword...
Love Live! App's KLab, UtaPri's Broccoli Enter Business Partnership
School idol festival developer, games/goods maker co-develop new game app
― The game and character goods company Broccoli announced on Friday that it agreed to a business partnership with game developer Klab. The two companies began jointly developing a new smartphone game app as the first service under the partnership. Broccoli specializes in card and video games, as well as tie-in character goods. ...
Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi GN 1
Also known as AkaAka, this supernatural story's first volume is intriguing, although light on the explanations.
― Perhaps we should start with the obvious: Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi is a really awkward title. Its Japanese original is Akaya Akashiya Akayashino, which is not an easy one to translate – not only does the meaning have to be conveyed, but even non-Japanese speakers can see th...
Chinese Company Dalian Wanda Group Acquires Majority Stake in Godzilla's Legendary Entertainment
Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Monday that Chinese company Dalian Wanda Group has purchased a majority stake in Legendary Entertainment. According to Deadline, Dalian Wanda Group valued Legendary Entertainment at US$3-4 billion. Legendary Pictures produced Godzilla and Pacific Rim, and is producing the upcoming Godzilla vs. King Kong crossover film. Dalian Wanda Group previously ...
Project ARMS Writer, Phantom Master Artist's Area D Manga Ends
"Prison survival action" story launched in 2012
― This year's combined sixth and seventh issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday that writer Kyoichi Nanatsuki and illustrator Kyung-Il Yang will end their Area D - Inōryōiki manga in the magazine's next issue, which Shogakukan will publish on January 20. The "prison survival action" story is set after the sudden emerg...
RIP SLYME Performs Chinyūki Live-Action Film's Theme Songs
5-member hip-hop group creates 2 songs for film opening on February 27
― The staff of the live-action film adaptation of Gatarō Man's Chinyūki ~Tarō to Yukai na Nakama-tachi~ manga announced on Friday that the five-member hip-hop unit RIP SLYME (pictured at right) will perform both the opening and the ending theme songs for the film. The opening theme is titled "Take It Easy" and the ending theme son...
Yakuza Kiwami's Web Commercial Features Game Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi
PS3/PS4 game ships in Japan with Yakuza 6 demo on January 21
― The official YouTube channel for the Yakuza (Ryū ga Gotoku) game franchise began streaming a web commercial on Thursday for the Yakuza Kiwami (Ryū ga Gotoku Kiwami) PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 game. The ad starts and ends with Yakuza game series creator and general director Toshihiro Nagoshi, who asks at the beginning of the ad, "Will...
Garakowa -Restore the World- Film's 8-Minute Video Streamed
Crunchyroll to stream film outside of Asia starting on January 16
― Pony Canyon began streaming an eight-minute video on Friday for the Garakowa -Restore the World- anime film. The video previews various scenes from the film. (Note: The below video is region-locked and can't be viewed in certain countries.) The film opened in Japan on Saturday. The film's English website describes the story: A floati...
Reikenzan Anime's 1st Promo Video Previews Characters
Series based on popular Chinese online fantasy novel premiered on Saturday
― Studio DEEN began streaming a promotional video on Saturday for the Reikenzan: Hoshikuzu-tachi no Utage (Mt. Reiken: Stardust's Banquet or alternately, Sacred Sword Mountain: Stardust's Banquet) anime series. The series premiered on AT-X at midnight on Saturday in Japan, and will also air on Tokyo MX TV, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, a...
Fushigi Yugi Musical Casts Sailor Moon Musical's Shiori Sakata
2010 Fushigi Yugi play's Jun Fujimiya to play Taiitsukun
― Amipro's website for its first stage musical adaptation of Yuu Watase's Fushigi Yûgi manga, Fushigi Yûgi ~Ake no Shō~ (Fushigi Yûgi ~Vermilion Chapter~), announced two additional cast members on Saturday. Shiori Sakata, who played the Sailor Moon stage musicals' Minako/Sailor Venus and Black Butler musical's Mey-Rin, will play Yui Hongō. Jun ...
Norn9, Girls Beyond the Wasteland to Stream on Anime Network, Hulu
Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle to also stream on Anime Network outside of the U.S.
― Sentai Filmworks and The Anime Network announced via press release on Friday that the Norn9 and Girls Beyond the Wasteland anime series will stream on both Hulu and Anime Network Online. Additionally, The Anime Network also announced that it is streaming the Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle anime series outside of the U.S....
Top-Selling Anime CD Singles: 2015
Bump of Chicken's Blood Blockade Battlefront single sells 208,845, followed by 3 Love Live! film singles, Unison Square Garden's BBB single
― This list covers sales surveyed from December 8, 2014 to December 13, 2015. Rank Estimated Sales in Discs Title Anime Artist 1 208,845 Hello, world!/Colony Blood Blockade Battlefront Bump of Chicken 2 131,274 Angelic Angel/Hello, Hoshi o Kazoete Love Live! The ...
Top-Selling Animation DVDs in Japan: 2015
1st Yo-kai Watch film sells 133,738, followed by CG Doraemon film, The Last: Naruto The Movie, Totoro, When Marnie Was There
― This list covers sales surveyed from December 8, 2014 to December 13, 2015. Rank Estimated Sales in Discs Title Maker Release Date Artist/Categtory 1 133,738 Movie Yo-kai Watch: Tanjō no Himitsu da Nyan! (Special Price Edition DVD) SGK/MFI 15/7/8 Animation 2 89,074 Stand by M...
Top-Selling Animation Blu-ray Discs in Japan: 2015
Love Live! 2nd Season #7 sells 70,873, followed by Gundam: The Origin I, Expelled from Paradise, Gundam: The Origin II, Fate/stay night: UBW box I
― This list covers sales surveyed from December 8, 2014 to December 13, 2015. Rank Estimated Sales in Discs Title Maker Release Date Artist/Categtory 1 317,675 Big Hero 6 MovieNEX WDS 15/4/24 Animation 2 140,152 Frozen MovieNEX WDS 14/7/16 Animation 3 70,8...
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Final Fantasy Adventure Remake Heads West for iOS/Android
Remake of 1991 action RPG to launch as Adventures of Mana
― Square Enix launched an English version of its official website for its remake of the Final Fantasy Adventure (Seiken Densetsu -Final Fantasy Gaiden-) game on Friday. The company will release the game for iOS and Android devices in the West under the title Adventures of Mana. The website currently lists no planned release date for English ve...
Crunchyroll to Stream BBK/BRNK TV Anime Series
SANZIGEN's 10th anniversary project premieres on January 9
― Media distribution service Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it will stream the BBK/BRNK (Bubuki Buranki) TV anime series. Crunchyroll will stream the series on Saturdays starting on January 9 at 10:30 a.m. EST, and it will be available for members worldwide except in the following countries/areas: Asia, Spain, Portugal, Germany, France,...
Funimation Reveals Brothers Conflict Anime's English Dub Cast
2013 series ships with special, OVAs in N. America on March 8
― Funimation announced the cast for its English dub of the Brothers Conflict television anime series on Friday. The cast, under ADR director Colleen Clinkenbeard, includes: Colleen Clinkenbeard as Ema Asahina J. Michael Tatum as Masaomi Asahina Christopher R. Sabat as Ukyo Asahina Ian Sinclair as Kaname Asahina Todd Haberkorn as Hikaru Asa...
Most Popular KanColle Characters Ranked by Pixiv Fan Art
Pixiv fan art can be quick go-to to figure out a series, or character's popularity. myrmecoleon has used the site with varying success to predict trends at Comic Market, for example. Kantai Collection's own popularity at Comiket was predicted this way. A closer look at the video game and anime series' fan art from the last year was also used to see which characters were most popular on the fan art...
Ōya-san wa Shishunki! Anime Casts Takashi Kondo, Hitomi Nabatame
Series about landlady who in middle school premieres Sunday
― The official website for the television anime of Rurū Minase's Ōya-san wa Shishunki! (Landlord is in Puberty) manga updated on Friday with two additional cast members. Takashi Kondo (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU's Hayato Hayama) will play Maeda-san and Hitomi Nabatame (Oreimo's Saori Bajiina) will play Reiko Shirai. Yurika Kubo (Love Live...
GATE ‒ Episode 13
"With the first episode of its second season, GATE is a series on a mission. It is so packed with an assortment of plot threads that it has no time for the sprinkling of frivolity that has been its trademark."
Japan's Favorite Anime Idols Join Hatsune Miku at Sapporo Snow Festival
The official website for Snow Miku 2016 announced an official collaboration with the Love Live! anime's idol group μ's. There isn't any joint concerts announced yet, and so far the organizers only promise a snow sculpture of the top-selling idols. Miku will have her own sculpture in her sporty, owl-themed design. A sculpture featuring Umi, Honoka, and Kotori was shown at last year's event. The gir...
New York Times Manga Best Seller List, December 27-January 2
4 Tokyo Ghoul volumes, 3 One-Punch Man volumes, 2 Attack on Titan volumes, Naruto
― The New York Times newspaper listed the manga bestsellers in the United States for the week ending on January 2. Rank Prev. Rank Title Author Publisher Weeks on List Cover 1 3Tokyo Ghoul #1 Sui Ishida Viz Media 29 21One-Punch Man #1 Story: ONE / Art: Yuusuke Murata Viz Media 18 34One-Punch Man #3 Story: ONE / Art: Yuu...
New Street Fighter's Chun-Li Figure Shows Off Her Signature Move
Hong Kong toymaker BigBoysToys is continuing its figureline-up up with Capcom Japan to release a series of Street Fighter character figures. The third figure is a super-deformed Chun-Li performing her signature move, Hyakuretsukyaku. The figure not only poses like her video game counterpart, but she also shouts while the blue energy blast lights up. The figure's stand mimics Chun Li's stage from ...
Funimation to Stream Rainbow Days Anime
Will also stream follow-up show featuring main voice actors
― Funimation Entertainment announced on Friday that it will stream the television anime of Minami Mizuno's Rainbow Days (Nijiiro Days) manga as it airs in Japan. New episodes will stream on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. EST. Funimation will stream the 12-minute episodes along with the follow-up series club RAINBOW, which also has 12-minute follow. T...
Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle to Stream on Hulu
Stream will be exclusive to Hulu; premiere slated for Monday
― Sentai Filmworks announced on Friday that it will stream Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle exclusively on Hulu beginning on Monday, January 11. The episodes will be available for no commercial and limited commercial subscribers, and then become available for free users one week after their premiere. Sentai Filmworks also plans to release the s...
Crunchyroll to Stream Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju Anime
Historical drama series to premiere on Friday
― Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it will stream the television anime of Haruko Kumota's historical manga Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū as it airs in Japan. The stream will premiere on Friday at 4:00 p.m. EST. The stream will be available in the United States, Canada, Central and South America (including the Caribbean), United Kingdom, Ireland, South A...
Takashi Miike to Direct Sequel to Live-Action Mogura no Uta Film
1st adaptation of Noboru Takahashi's crime manga opened in 2014
― The staff of the live-action film based on Noboru Takahashi's crime manga Mogura no Uta (Mole's Song) announced on Friday that director Takashi Miike (live-action Ace Attorney, Crows Zero, Yatterman, For Love's Sake, Ichi the Killer), scriptwriter Kankuro Kudo (The Legend of Kamui, Maiko Haaaan!!!, Miike's Zebraman, Ping-Pong, Go), and...
Answerman - Why Do Some Voice Actors Like Not Knowing About Their Roles?
Plenty of English-language anime voice actors talk about how they don't like to know the story of the show they're performing in beforehand. What's behind this practice?
― Jitendar asks: In interviews and commentaries on anime discs, I often hear English VAs state that they like to be surprised regarding their characters and the story, which would be good if most of your work involved turning up to ...
The Tenga Mario Maker Level is No More
Those hoping to explore the inside of the Tenga male masturbation aid with Mario have missed their opportunity. In November, gamer and Twitter user @Moscow17 created the "Super Tenga Nai Brothers" level in Mario Maker based on a cross-section of a Tenga. The perverted joke lasted about two months but the level is now gone. A play through video featuring the song by Vocaloid producer Owata-P on Nic...
New World RPG App Launches With .hack Series' Kite
iOS/Android game features concept, world design based on .hack
― Bandai Namco Entertainment launched its .hack series-inspired iOS and Android game New World: Vol. 1 Ginrui no Otome (Maiden of Silver Tears) on Friday. The .hack series protagonist Kite appears in the game as a log-in bonus who will appear on the home screen and can join the player's party. img IMG kite.jpg IMG kite2.jpg IMG kite3.jpg ...
Asterisk War PS Vita Game's Opening Movie Streamed
Action RPG slated for January 28 in Japan
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming the opening movie for Gakusen Toshi Asterisk: Hōka Kenran, its upcoming PlayStation Vita game based on author Yuu Miyazaki and illustrator okiura's The Asterisk War: The Academy City on the Water (Gakusen Toshi Asterisk) light novel series on Friday. The game's theme song is "Brilliant Star" by Shiena Nishizawa, wh...
Arcana Famiglia Stage Play's New Cast Visual Unveiled
Takeshi Masu cast as Mondo in January 20-27 play based on game
― The official website for La storia della Arcana Famiglia Valentino, the stage play adaptation of the La storia della Arcana Famiglia video game, revealed a new visual of the play's main cast in costume on Tuesday. In addition, the website revealed that Takeshi Masu will play the role of Mondo. The previously announced cast includes: Miy...
Mari Okazaki Launches Kashimashi Meshi Manga in February
Suppli creator draws gourmet manga
― The February issue of Shodensha's Feel Young magazine revealed on Friday that Mari Okazaki will launch a new manga titled Kashimashi Meshi (pictured at right) in the magazine's next issue, which Shodensha will publish on February 8. The manga will have a color opening page, and will appear on the issue's front cover. The magazine teases the manga: It's okay to use...
Kiznaiver TV Anime Casts Yuka Terasaki, Tomoaki Maeno, Misaki Kuno
Yuuki Kaji, Hibiku Yamamura also star in original anime project from Studio Trigger
― The February issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Newtype magazine revealed additional cast members for Studio Trigger's Kiznaiver television anime series on Saturday. The additional cast includes: Yuka Terasaki (Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans' Kudelia) as Chidori Takashiro: Katsuhira's friend, and the class repres...
Assassination Classroom ‒ Episode 23
"Assassination Classroom's second season picks up right where the first left off, with Koro Sensei and Class E still on the resort island with one day left in their vacation."
Crunchyroll to Stream Sekkō Boys TV Anime
Series about plaster busts who become idols will begin on Friday at 11:40 a.m. EST
― Media distribution service Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it will stream the Sekkō Boys television anime as it airs in Japan. The streaming will begin this Friday at 11:40 a.m. EST worldwide except in Asia. Sekkō Boys is a unit of four stone figures — the military saint and group leader Saint Giorgio, history's...
Yowamushi Pedal Manga Has 15 Million Copies in Print
The wraparound jacket of the 43rd volume of Wataru Watanabe's Yowamushi Pedal manga announced that the manga now has 15 million copies in print. The 43rd volume of the manga shipped on Friday. The manga centers around Sakamichi Onoda, an otaku at Sōhoku High School. He loves anime and games so much, that he would ride his commuter bicycle to and from Tokyo's Akihabara shopping district in a 90-kil...
Cinedigm to Release Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 3 on DVD
Independent distributor Cinedigm is listing that it will release season 3 of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX on DVD. The DVD goes on sale March 8. Cinedigm describes season 3: Jaden and his friends are officially upperclassman as they enter their third year at Duel Academy, the world's most prestigious dueling prep school! To keep students at the top of their game, Chancellor Sheppard invites the infamous — and ofte...
Touhou Kōkishin PS4 Game's Promo Shows Combat, Event Scenes
PS4 port of 2014 fangame slated for February 10
― Sony began streaming a promotional video on Thursday for the PlayStation 4 release of the Touhou Kōkishin (Adventures of scarlet curiosity) fan game. The video previews the game's mechanics, event scenes, and combat. The game is slated for release on February 10 on the PlayStation Store. Game dōjin (self-published) circle Anake Supa developed the orig...
NIS Opens Teaser Site Featuring htoL#NIQ Character
Nippon Ichi Software opened a teaser website on Friday featuring the firefly character Hotaru from the htoL#NIQ -Hotaru no Nikki- PlayStation Vita puzzle platform game and the words "Coming Soon." The site states that the 606th issue of Dengeki PlayStation will have more information when the issue ships on January 14. NIS America released the htoL#NIQ -Hotaru no Nikki- game in English under the ti...
Show By Rock!! Musical's Cast, Main Visual Revealed
Musical featuring band contest between Shingan Crimsonz, Trichronika runs from February 11-16
― The official website for the musical adaptation of Sanrio's Show By Rock!! rhythm game revealed on Friday the musical's main visual (pictured right) and the cast of the show. The Show By Rock!! Musical ~Tonaeru Kachikudomo! Crimson Falldown Revolution Apocalypse~ play will run at the Zepp Blue Theater Ropp...
1st Kizumonogatari Film's New Ad Streamed
Also: 2nd film's key visual revealed
― Aniplex began streaming a new commercial for the Kizumonogatari I: Tekketsu-hen (Blood and Iron) anime film to commemorate the film's opening in Japanese theaters on Friday. The film is listed with a runtime of 60 minutes. Aniplex of America will release the first film in theaters in the United States on February 26 under the title Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekkets...
3rd Season of Sailor Moon Crystal's Spring Premiere, New Staff Revealed
Chiaki Kon directs 3rd season with Akira Takahashi drawing character designs
― The official website for the Sailor Moon franchise revealed on Friday that the third season of the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal anime will premiere in spring, with a new director and character designer. Chiaki Kon (Nodame Cantabile: Paris, Junjō Romantica, Golden Time) will take over from Munehisa Sakai in directing...
Nitroplus Blasterz PS4/PS3 Game's Video Previews Ruili
Crossover fighting game for Nitroplus characters listed for January 26 in N. America
― North American publisher XSEED Games began streaming a character spotlight video for the Nitroplus Blasterz -HEROINES INFINITE DUEL- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 fighting game on Thursday. The video previews the character Ruili, from the Nitroplus and Gen Urobuchi visual novel Kikokugai, showing some possible co...
Assassination Classroom 3DS Game Previewed in Ad
Game allowing players to be students in Class 3-E slated for March 24
― The official website of Bandai Namco Entertainment's upcoming Ansatsu Kyōshitsu: Assassin Ikusei Keikaku!! (Assassination Classroom: Assassin Raising Project!!) Nintendo 3DS game began streaming a commercial for the game on Thursday. The commercial shows some of the gameplay scenarios. The website previously streamed a promotiona...
Pandora in the Crimson Shell TV Anime's Ad Previews Opening Theme
Anime based on Masamune Shirow, Koushi Rikudou sci-fi manga premieres on Friday
― Kadokawa began streaming a 15-second commercial for the television anime adaptation of Masamune Shirow (Ghost in the Shell) and Koushi Rikudou's (Excel Saga) science-fiction manga Pandora of the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn (Kōkaku no Pandora - Ghost Urn) on Thursday. The commercial previews the anime's opening theme "hopen...
ERASED/Boku dake ga Inai Machi Anime to Portray Ending of Original Manga
Director Tomohiko Ito posted on the official Twitter account of the ERASED (Boku dake ga Inai Machi) anime on Thursday that the show will portray the original manga's ending, although the manga has not yet ended. The anime is listed with 12 episodes, and is slated to end on March 24. The May issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine (where the manga is serialized) is slated for March 4. The anime ada...
Kaz Hirai: 200 Developers Are Working on 'Probably About 100 or More Titles' for PlayStation VR
Also: Oculus Rift to ship in March for US$599
― The BBC News website posted a video interview with Sony Corporation President and CEO Kaz Hirai on Friday regarding the PlayStation VR. Hirai told BBC News, "We have more than 200 developers signed up for the PlayStation VR program who are working on probably about a hundred or more titles that will play on PlayStation VR." The interview took place at t...
Squid Girl/Shinryaku! Ika Musume Manga's 22nd Volume Will Be Last
Comedy manga's 21st volume shipped on Friday
― Manga creator Masahiro Anbe revealed in his 21st Shinryaku! Ika Musume (Squid Girl) manga volume on Friday that the manga's 22nd volume will be the last. The comedy manga follows a squid girl who vows to invade the beaches of mankind since humans have polluted the seas. However, her invasion is less than successful, and she ends up on dry land. Anbe laun...
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