Anime Herald

Suddenly, every software engineer had a distinct flashback. Earlier today, an official website opened its doors to announce that an original anime film titled Hello World is in the works. The first staffers and a visual were revealed for the project. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features a globe, that is covered by an impenetrable array of … [Read more...] about Tomohiko Ito to Direct New Anime Film “Hello World”

To win in volleyball, you need talent, good sense, and a strong sense of concepts. Crunchyroll launched a pair of Haikyu!! anime films on their digital platform today. Haikyu!! The Movie: Talent and Sense and Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of Concepts are both available for Crunchyroll subscribers. Both films are compilation movies, which retell key events across the show’s … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Launches Haikyu!! Talent and Sense & Battle of Concepts Movies

Finally, we’ll have a Christmas special that’s a little more metal. Earlier today, Netflix announced that a new Aggretsuko anime special is in the works. The episode, titled Aggretsuko: We Wish You A Metal Christmas, will launch worldwide on December 20. Netflix lists the special as having a 22-minute run time. Rarecho returned to direct director’s and write Aggretsuko: We … [Read more...] about Netflix Announces Aggretsuko: We Wish You A Metal Christmas For 12/20/2018

Buckle up, folks, because things are getting real. Again. Earlier today, the official Real Girl (3D Kanojo) anime website updated with two trailers and key visual for the show’s upcoming second season. We break the details down below. Trailers A long and short version of the same promo were revealed. Both offer a brief overview of the upcoming season, using character dialogue … [Read more...] about Real Girl Season 2 Gets New Visual & 2 Trailers

It seems that this epic must wait for another day. Earlier today, the official Senki Zesshō Symphogear AXZ anime website announced that the show’s upcoming fifth season was delayed. The series is now slated to air in July 2019, rather than its original April 2019 window. Symphogear made its début in the Winter 2012 broadcast season. The most recent season, Senki Zesshō … [Read more...] about Symphogear Season 5 Delayed to June 2019

It’s time to take a magical journey to an inn like no other. Earlier today, GKIDS took to Twitter to announce that they acquired the rights to the Okko’s Inn (Waka Okami wa Shōgakusei!) anime film. GKIDS plans to give the feature a theatrical run, though specific dates or locations have yet to be announced. GKIDS describes the film as: After losing her parents in a car … [Read more...] about GKIDS Licenses Okko’s Inn Movie

Pretty Rhythm fever is still running strong, though fans will need to wait a bit until their next fix. Earlier today, the official Kiratto Pri☆chan anime website announced that the series will receive a second season in April 2019. A pair of visuals for the project were also revealed. The first image depicts Rinka Aoba, Emo Moegi, and Mirai Momoyama in their idol forms. Kiratto … [Read more...] about Kiratto! Pri-chan Anime Gets Second Season in April 2019

It looks like karuta’s back in a big way! The latest issue of Kodansha’s Be Love magazine announced that Chihayafuru‘s third anime season will air for two cours, making it a half-year series. The project will air in April 2014, as part of Nippon TV’s Anichu block. Morio Asaka (My Love Story!!) will return to the director’s chair at Madhouse to helm the project. The confirmed … [Read more...] about Chihayafuru Anime Season 3 Gets 2-Cour Run

The world’s strongest man is getting his promo on before his deadliest bout. On December 8, Netflix started streaming a teaser trailer for Baki. The 90-second promo includes English subtitles, and previews the show’s main plot beats. Baki will launch on Netflix on December 18. The show’s first cour hit Japanese TV on July 1. The show’s second cour kicked off on Tokyo MX on … [Read more...] about Netflix Streams Subtitled Baki Anime Trailer

Will this be Princess Nine fans’ field of dreams? Earlier today, the official Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine anime website updated with six new cast members. The series will star the following: Tsubasa Arihara: Nozomi Nishida Ryo Shinonome: Reina Kondou Yuuki Nozaki: Saki Minami Tomoe Kawakita: Honoka Inoue Akane Ukita: Yumiri Hanamori Waka Suzuki: Yumi Midorikawa Visuals for … [Read more...] about Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine Anime Gets First 6 Cast Members

You have my shield… but not my axe! Earlier today, the official The Rising of The Shield Hero anime website updated with a new trailer and visual, as well as several cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The 90-second promo offers a look at the show in action, as character dialogue provides the main story beats. Theme song Rise by Madkid kicks in at the … [Read more...] about The Rising of The Shield Hero Gets Second Trailer, Key visual, 3 Cast Members

The knights of the zodiac shall answer the call to duty once more. Earlier today, Netflix started streaming a teaser trailer for Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac. The 84-second promo is English-dubbed, and previews the show’s main plot via character dialogue. Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac hits Netflix in Summer 2019. Yoshiharu Ashino (D.Gray-man Hallow, Tweeny Witches) … [Read more...] about Netflix Streams 2019 “Saint Seiya” Anime Trailer

Yen Press is bringing some explosive news this weekend. No, it’s not Joker in Smash Bros. Earlier today, Yen Press announced that they acquired the rights to Natsume Akatsuki and illustrator Kurone Mishima’s KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! (Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Bakuen wo!) light novels. The first book is slated to hit stores on June 18, 2019. KonoSuba: An … [Read more...] about Yen Press Picks Up KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Novels

Earlier today, the official Shonen Jump Twitter account updated with a video from Vice President of Viz Media’s Global Shonen Jump division, Hisashi Sasaki. In the video, Sasaki announced that the publication is relaunching as of December 17. Going forward, Shonen Jump will be a free service, which will offer chapters of manga on the same day as they hit stores in Japan. The … [Read more...] about Shonen Jump to Relaunch As Free SimulPub Service

Now, nobody has an excuse to miss You’re Under Arrest! Earlier today, VRV announced that they added HIDIVE’s entire streaming library to their digital platform. More than 500 titles were added to the service, including Aura Battler Dunbine, Clannad, Anonymous Noise, Patlabor, and You’re Under Arrest!. Both subtitled and dubbed versions of shows are available, where applicable. … [Read more...] about VRV Adds Entire HIDIVE Digital Library

So, I think it’s fair to say that we can get hyped for this one. Earlier today, Netflix announced that a new Ghost in the Shell anime is in the works. The new project, titled Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, will be a 3D CGI anime that’s currently slated to hit Netflix worldwide in 2020. A key visual, as well as the first crew members were confirmed for the project. We break the … [Read more...] about Netflix Announces “Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045” For 2020

Look to the skies, lest you miss the action! Earlier today, the official Kouya no Kotobuki Hikoutai (Kotobuki’s Wilderness Squadron, lit. Kotobuki Squadron in the Wilderness) anime website updated with a new teaser trailer, as well as visuals for two aircraft and details on the show’s premiere schedule. We break the details down below. Trailer The 83-second promo introduces the … [Read more...] about Kouya no Kotobuki Hikoutai Anime Gets Second Trailer, 1/13/2019 Premiere

Hyakkimaru’s journey begins anew in the new year. Earlier today, the official Dororo anime website updated with a new key visual and trailer, as well as several cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The minute-long teaser highlights the treacherous journey that awaits Hyakkimaru and Dororo as they seek Hyakkimaru’s body parts. Opening theme song Kaen (Flame) by … [Read more...] about Dororo Gets New Trailer, Key Visual, 4 Cast Members

This is amazing, but expect the norm: be happy for the nomination, don’t get upset if it doesn’t win. Earlier today, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the full list of nominees for this year’s Golden Globe Awards. Mamoru Hosoda’s Mirai was nominated for Best Animated Feature, and runs against four other films: Incredibles 2 Isle of Dogs Ralph Breaks the … [Read more...] about Mamoru Hosoda’s “Mirai” Nominated For Golden Globe

It’s a story that seems familiar, yet somehow different… Earlier today, Funimation started streaming an English-subtitled trailer for the 2019 Fruits Basket anime. The 45-second promo offers a brief glimpse of Tohru, Yuki, Shigure, and Kyo. Funimation also revealed character visuals for the four characters, which feature their human and animal forms (where applicable). You can … [Read more...] about 2019 Fruits Basket Anime Gets First Trailer, Character Visuals