Stop checking your calendar! Yes, it’s 2019 and we’re talking about Orphen! A brand new trailer has been released for the upcoming 25th anniversary reboot anime series for the 1998 classic, Orphen. Lasting 81 seconds, the preview shows off quite a bit of action and character footage while also confirming that the series will finally […]
Go, go donuts! Let’s go nuts! Set to open in Spring 2020, the very first teaser promotional video and key visual was released this morning for the upcoming Shirobako movie. First announced in April 2018, the movie will see the return of director Tsutomu Mizushima, studio P.A. Works producing the animation, and Michiko […]
Earlier today, the official Bananya anime website announced that the title will receive a second season, titled Bananya and the Curious Bunch (Bananya: Fushigi na Nakamatachi). The first visual, staffers, and cast members were revealed for the project, the details of which we break down below. Key Visual The image features Bananya and his myriad […]
On August 7, the official Tokunana (Keishichō Tokumu-bu Tokushu Kyōaku-han Taisaku-Shitsu Dai-Nana-ka -Tokunana-, lit. Metropolitan Police Department Special Division Heinous Crime Investigation Unit Special 7: Tokunana) anime website updated with a new key visual and trailer, as well as three cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The 135-second promo introduces the major […]
Earlier today, the official Beastars anime website updated with a new trailer, as well as twenty-one cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The two-minute trailer introduces the core plot for the series, which character dialogue serving as narration. Cast The series will add the following: Louis: Yuuki Ono Juno: Atsumi Tanezaki Jack: […]
Earlier today, the “World Witches Project” website updated with new details on the Renmei Kūgun Kōkū Mahō Ongaku-tai Luminous Witches anime. The site updated with a new trailer, two visuals, and a pair of cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The two-and-a-half minute promo introduces the major cast members, with a special […]
Earlier today, an official website opened its doors to announce that Yuumikan and illustrator Koin’s Itai no wa Iya nano de Bōgyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. (All points are divided to VIT because a painful one isn’t liked.) will get an anime TV series. The site includes a teaser trailer and visual, as well […]
Earlier today, the official Tamayomi anime website updated with a new key visual, as well as the show’s main staffers. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features Yomi and Tamaki, as they share an intimate moment on the mound. Staff Toshinori Fukushima (Major, Beyblade the Movie: Fierce Battle) will direct the […]
Earlier today, the official Pet anime website updated with a key visual. The image features the major characters as they fall through a surreal dreamscape. Pet hits Japanese TV this year. Takahiro Ōmori (Baccano!, Durarara!!) was tapped to direct Pet at Geno Studio, with Sadayuki Murai (Boogiepop Phantom, Knights of Sidonia) taking charge of series […]
Earlier today, the 20th Taiwan Comic Fair was held in Taipei, Taiwan. During a presentation at the event, Netflix announced that Aggretsuko will receive a third anime season. According to Comic Natalie, Rarecho is attached to the new season, as is Sanrio designer Yeti. Netflix revealed a new visual for the series, which features Retsuko standing […]
Earlier today, fans of the Fate franchise flocked to the “Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2019 ~Chaldea Park~” fan event. During the show, a teaser trailer for upcoming film Fate/Grand Order Shinsei Entaku Ryōiki Camelot: Wandering: Agateram ( Fate/Grand Order The Movie Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot: Wandering: Agateram) was revealed. The minute-long promo features […]
Earlier today, the official Granblue Fantasy anime website updated with a new key visual and trailer for the show’s upcoming second season. We break the details down below. Trailer The minute-long promo offers a brief recap of the events thus far, set to animation clips. Key Visual The image features the main cast, arranged around […]
Earlier today, fans of the Fate franchise flocked to the “Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2019 ~Chaldea Park~” fan event. During the show, a new visual and trailer for Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel III. spring song. We break the details down below. Trailer The two-minute promo flies through the events of the first two films, before highlighting […]
Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that idol group 22/7 (nanabun no nijyuuni) will attend this year’s convention as guests. Kanae Shirosawa (CV: Akane Maruyama), Ruri Umino (CV: Jun Toda), and Sally Amaki (CV: Sakura Fujima) will be present at the event. The trio will host a pair of panels at the con, in addition to appearing […]
Earlier today, the official Chihayafuru anime website updated with a new trailer and a cast member. We break the details down below. Trailer The two-minute trailer introduces the arc’s major plot beats, with character dialogue providing narration. Theme song COLORFUL by 99RadioService kicks in at the 45-second mark. Cast The series will add the following: […]
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Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks announced that the Cool Japan fund invested $30 million in the organization, in exchange for shares. Through the investment, Cool Japan also hopes to grow anime’s presence in the United States, while providing aid “at the copyright level.” According to the announcement, the Cool Japan Fund considers Sentai to be “of […]
Earlier today, the official Gintama Twitter account announced that the franchise will receive an anime film adaptation. As of press time, no further details have been revealed, though the tweet states that new information “will be announced at any time.” This will be the third feature film in the Gintama anime series. On March 3, […]
Earlier today, the official Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE anime website updated with a new trailer, a key visual, the main cast and crew, and several Mobile Suit designs. We break the details down below. Trailer The 80-second promo introduces the main characters in-between cuts of action footage between Mobile Suits Key Visual The image features […]
Earlier today, Netflix announced that they will launch a documentary, titled Enter the Anime on their digital platform on August 5. The project will director Alex Burunova, as she explores the medium and speaks with prominent creators. The featured figures include: Toshiki Hirano Hisanori Yoshida (Baki) Seiji Kishi Tetsuya Kinoshita Yuji Higa (Kengan Ashura) Yoko […]
