Posts by Anime Herald

  • Plunderer Anime Gets New Visual & Teaser Trailer

    Earlier today, the official Plunderer anime website updated with a new key visual and a trailer. We break the details down below. Trailer The seven-and-a-half minute promo previews Shizuka Itou and Yuichiro Umehara’s performances as Nana and Jail Murdoch, respectively. The teaser then cuts to an extended cast interview with the two actors. Key Visual […]

  • Pluto TV Adds Linear Naruto Channel

    On November 16, the Pluto TV streaming platform launched a channel dedicated to Naruto on their service. The channel, which is currently available on Channel 677, features a commercial-supported linear feed of the Naruto TV series. Episodes are available in subtitled format. VIZ Media announced the news at their Anime NYC panel, and on Twitter. […]

  • “Megalobox 2” Anime In The Works

    Earlier today, the Megalobox anime staff hosted a panel at Anime NYC. During the event, the hosts announced that the series will get a sequel, titled Megalobox_2. A trailer was shown during the panel, which you can check out below. Just announced at @animenyc! @MEGALOBOX_ 2 in development! pic.twitter.com/twB67yjVAD — TMS Entertainment (@tmsanime) November 16, […]

  • Japanese Media: Leiji Matsumoto Did Not Suffer a Stroke

    Fabien Perissinotto [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)] Earlier today, Japanese news agencies reported that Leiji Matsumoto is in recovery after being admitted to a hospital in Italy. Reports from Japan are conflicting as of press time: According to the Mainichi Shimbun and Kyodo, the artist did not suffer a stroke yesterday, and that “there were no […]

  • Manga Icon Leiji Matsumoto Hospitalized In Italy After Apparent Stroke

    Fabien Perissinotto [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)] Earlier today, Italian news sources reported that prolific manga artist and creator Leiji Matsumoto was hospitalized in Turin, Italy. Corriere della Sera reports that it is suspected that he suffered a stroke, and is in serious condition. Matsumoto is currently undergoing a medical examination and the prognosis remains unclear […]

  • “Laid-Back Camp” Spinoff “Heya Camp” Gets New Visual, 1/6/2020 Premiere

    Earlier today, the official Laid-Back Camp anime website updated with a new key visual for upcoming anime series Heya Camp (Room Camp), as well as details on the show’s premiere date and theme song artists. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features the show’s three leads against a woven rug motif, […]

  • DEEMO Video Game Gets Anime Movie

    Earlier today, Pony Canyon hosted an industry panel at Anime NYC. During the event, the publisher announced that rhythm game DEEMO will get an anime film adaptation, titled DEEMO The Movie. An official website for the project opened its doors, which features The first cast and crew members, a key visual, and a trailer for […]

  • “A Destructive God Sits Next to Me” Anime’s Theme Songs Announced

    Earlier today, the official A Destructive God Sits Next to Me anime website updated with details on the show’s theme songs. Singing duo “all at once” will perform the show’s opening theme, which is untitled as of press time. Idol group AŌP will handle closing theme song Freedom de Muda ni Muteki!!. Freedom de Muda […]

  • “Monster Girl Doctor” Novels Get Anime TV Series In 2020

    Earlier today, an official website opened its doors for an anime adaptation of Yoshino Origuchi’s Monster Girl Doctor (Monster Musume no Oisha-san) light novels. The first trailer and visual, as well as the main staffers were revealed. We break the details down below. Trailer The 42-second promo offers a brief look at several settings within […]

  • Sega Plans Ninth “Project Sakura Wars” Streaming Event For 11/20/2019

    On November 12, Sega announced that they will host a live streaming event for Project Sakura Wars (Shin Sakura Taisen). The event, which will kick off on November 20 at 20:00 JST (11/20/2019 at 6:00AM EST, 3:00AM PST), is slated to run for ninety minutes. The show will be the eigth in a series of […]

  • “Dorohedoro” Anime Cast Adds Tetsu Inada, 5 More

    Earlier today, the official Dorohedoro anime website updated with six new cast members. The series will add the following: Kikurage: Mayu Udono Risu: Songdo Tanba: Tetsu Inada Turkey: Shinichiro Miki Asu: Hozumi Gōda Chōta: Anri Katsu Dorohedoro will hit Japanese TV on January 12, 2020. The series will launch at 24:00 (1/13/2019 at Midnight) on […]

  • “Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan” OVA 4 & 5 Get New Trailer

    Earlier today, the official JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime website updated with a new trailer for the Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai) OVAs. The 82-second promo features footage from episodes 4 and 5 of the series, titled “Repentance Room” and “The Run”, which include several very muscular men working out in various stages […]

  • Project Sakura Wars Cast Adds Ryoutaro Okiayu, 3 More; Details Gameplay Systems

    The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu magazine (11/21/2019 Issue) announced four new cast members, as well as several details on the general gameplay mechanics. We break the details down below. Cast The series will add the following: President G: Ryoutaro Okiayu Hinata Amamiya: Mariko Kouda Tekkan Amamiya: Shu Hayami Yattansai Mochizuki: Masaharu Satō Details on […]

  • Free! Sequel Film Delayed From Summer 2020

    Earlier today, the official Free! anime website announced that the upcoming “all-new” Free! movie was delayed. Due to “various circumstances,” the film was pushed back from its planned Summer 2020 premiere. A new release date will be announced at a later time, when it has been determined. According to the post, “the entire staff, including […]

  • 2020 Orphen Anime Gets New Theme Song Details

    On November 8, the official website for the 2020 Sorcerous Stabber Orphen anime updated with details on the show’s theme songs. Showtaro Morikubo and the buzz★Vibes singing unit will perform opening theme song Calling U. Mai Fuchigami will perform closing theme Yoso Funo Days (Unpredictable Days). Sorcerous Stabber Orphen will hit Japanese TV in January […]

  • My Hero Academia The Movie -Heroes: Rising- Cast Adds Shunsuke Takeuchi, 1 More

    Earlier today, the My Hero Academia THE MOVIE -Heroes: Rising- anime movie’s official website updated with two new cast members. The film will add the following: Chimera: Shunsuke Takeuchi Mummy: Kousuke Toriumi Visuals for both characters were also revealed, which you can check out below. My Hero Academia The Movie: Heroes: Rising opens on December […]

  • Nekopara Anime TV Series Gets January 2020 Premiere

    Earlier today, the Nekopara fans gethered at the Beijing BICAF fan event, in Beijing, China. During a panel at the event, news broke that the Nekopara anime TV series will air in January 2020. The series will run on Tokyo MX, BS11, and AT-X, as well as streaming networks within China. Nekopara is based on […]

  • My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Anime Gets New Trailer, Main Cast & Crew

    Earlier today, the official My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU anime website updated with a new teaser trailer and key visual for the show’s third season, as well as he main cast and crew. We break the details down below. Trailer The minute-long promo focuses on a pivotal moment near the series’ climax, which revolves around […]

  • Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Anime Gets First Trailer, New Visual, Main Cast

    Earlier today, the official Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun) anime website updated with a new key visual and trailer, as well as the show’s main voice cast. We break the details down below. Trailer The 54-second promo introduces the titular Hanako as a spooky melody plays in the background. Key Visual The image features Hanako […]

  • Violet Evergarden: The Movie Gets 4/24/2020 Premiere

    Earlier today, the official Violet Evergarden anime website announced that upcoming film Violet Evergarden: The Movie will open on April 24, 2020. The film was originally slated to open on January 10, 2019, but was delayed on September 5 “until further notice.” Taichi Ishidate (Beyond the Boundary) is directing the feature at Kyoto Animation, with […]