Posts by Anime Herald

  • Sayaka Ohara, Mikako Komatsu Join “Hanebad!” Anime Cast

    Two new players are making their way to the court for a summer pick-up game. Earlier today, the official Hanebad! (The Badminton play of Ayano Hanesaki!) anime website updated with two new cast members. The series will add the following: Uraka Hanesaki: Sayaka Ohara Miyako Tarōmaru: Mikako Komatsu Visuals for both characters were also revealed, […]

  • IG Port Partners With NTT Plala in Capital Venture

    Two giants are coming together to make anime… I don’t see a downside yet. Yesterday, IG Port and internet provider NTT Plala announced that they’re entering a joint capital venture. The agreement, which will see Plala picking up 4.98% of IG Port’s outstanding shares, will see the two companies banding together to produce new content. […]

  • “Mirai of the Future” Adds Masaharu Fukuyama to Cast

    Ah, I spy another who can see the future! Earlier today, the Mirai of the Future anime film’s staff revealed a new cast member. The film will add musician Masaharu Fukuyama as a character known only as “young man” as of press time. The character will be a key figure in the feature, and has appeared […]

  • “One Room Second Season” Anime Gets Key Visual, Staff, & Premiere

    One room, two seasons, and several new faces await today. Earlier today, the official One Room anime website updated with new details on the show’s upcoming second season, titled One Room Second Season. A key visual, as well as new crew members and a première date were officially unveiled. We break the details down below. […]

  • “Kyōto Teramachi Sanjō no Holmes” Anime Gets 3 New Cast Members

    It appears that Kyoto’s starting to get quite lively at this time of year. Earlier today, the official Kyōto Teramachi Sanjō no Holmes anime website updated three new cast members. The series will add the following: Akito Kawajira: Ryohei Kimura Ensei: Koji Yusa Rikyu Toshiyama: Sanae Kobayashi Visuals for the players were also revealed, which […]

  • “Conception” Anime Gets New Teaser Trailer

    Today, we get mere inklings of things to come for this game adaptation. Earlier today, the official Conception: Ore no Kodomo o Undekure! anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The minute-long promo flashes through various character portraits, as a high-temp rock track plays in the background. Conception: Ore no Kodomo o Undekure! will […]

  • Amazon Starts Selling SimulDubs for My Hero Academia Season 3, 1 more

    I guess UA High’s even taking a trip to Amazon this year. Earlier today, online retailer Amazon updated with listings for two new shows in Funimation’s SimulDub lineup. The following are available for purchase from the retailers: My Hero Academia Season 3 Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory My Hero Academia‘s third season launched on April […]

  • Free! Dive to the Future Anime Gets First Visual, Trailers, Cast, & Crew

    The boys of the Iwatobi Swim Club are back for another season… and it’s coming up quick! Earlier today, an official website for upcoming anime Free! Dive to the Future opened their doors. The site includes a key visual and two teaser videos, along with the show’s main cast and crew. We break the details […]

  • “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas” Anime Movie Gets New Teaser Trailer

    This could become this year’s Your Lie In April, if the final film holds up. Earlier today, the official website for upcoming anime film I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (Kimi no Suizō o Tabetai) updated with a new teaser trailer. The minute-long promo introduces the major cast members, as theme song Fanfare by sumika […]

  • Aniplex Streams “Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel Part 1” Dub Trailer

    Soon, the flowers of chaos shall bloom anew, as the war for the grail unfolds. On April 4, Aniplex of America started streaming an English dub trailer for Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] THE MOVIE I. presage flower. The promo features dialogue from Shirou Emiya (Bryce Papenbrook) and Archer (Kaiji Tang), who set the stage against […]

  • “Chio’s School Road” Anime Gets New Visual, Theme Song Details

    Here I am… on the road again. Here I am, up on the way (to school)! Earlier today, the official Chio’s School Road (Chio-chan no Tsūgakuro) anime website updated with a new key visual, as well as details on the show’s theme songs. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features the […]

  • Sumika Performs “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas” Theme Song

    A sad tale, given life through music. Earlier today, the staff behind upcoming anime film I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (Kimi no Suizō o Tabetai) announced that Sumika will perform the film’s opening theme song. According to Comic Natalie, the group will contribute a total of three songs to the feature, the titles of which […]

  • “Dropkick on My Devil!” Anime’s Ending Theme Song Announced

    So, I wonder if we’ll see some sweet dropkicks in this show? Earlier today, the official Dropkick on My Devil! (Jashin-chan Dropkick!) anime website updated with details on the show’s opening theme song, as well as the première schedule. We break the details down below: Theme Songs Yutaro Miura will perform opening theme song Home […]

  • Project Bean Bandit Reveals Character Design for Becky

    The Nose is back on the beat with the rest of the crew! Over the past week, the official Project Bean Bandit Twitter account updated with two new character design sheets, a storyboard, and several character sketches. We break the details down below. Character Design The first image, which was published on May 1, shows […]

  • Visual & Staffers Revealed for “Ensemble Stars” Anime, YowPeda Collaboration Also

    It looks like this group isn’t quite ready for the stage yet. Earlier today, the official Ensemble Stars! anime website updated with the show’s main staff, as well as a key visual. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features the show’s leads, set against a white background, which is adorned with […]

  • Ulysses: Jeanne d’Arc to Renkin no Kishi Gets Main Staff, Cast, & Trailer

    The legendary Jeanne d’Arc returns, once more. Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account for Ulysses: Jeanne d’Arc to Renkin no Kishi (Ulysses: Jeanne d’Arc and the Alchemy Knights) opened their doors. The site includes the show’s main cast and crew, as well as a teaser trailer and key visual. We break the details […]

  • Goro Akechi Shows Up in New Persona 5 the Animation Visual

    Finally, the great detective makes his appearance! Earlier today, the official Persona 5 The Animation anime website updated with a new key visual. The image features Goro Akechi seated on a TV set, as he reviews his notes. Persona 5 The Animation premièred on April 7 Aniplex of America holds the rights to the title […]

  • “Sirius the Jaeger” Gets Opening Theme Song

    It appears that Sirius is taking a rocket to stardom this July. Earlier today, Warner Brothers Music announced that rock group Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets will perform the opening theme song for Sirius the Jaeger. The song, titled Sirius will be released as a CD Single on August 22. The group has previously […]

  • “Neko Kikaku” Anime in the Works; First Cast & Crew Announced

    Just according to kikaku. (Translator’s note: kikaku means project) On March 14, studio Speed Inc. announced that they are working on an original anime project, titled Neko Kikaku (Cat Planning). An official website for the project opened its doors at the time, which featured a key visual and the first crew members. On April 27, […]

  • Love is Like a Cocktail Anime Gets 14th Episode

    It looks like the this charming series isn’t over yet! This year’s “Machi ★ Asobi” fan event featured a Love is Like a Cocktail talk show, which was attended by series creator Crystal na Yōsuke and Koharu Sakurai actress Arisa Nakata. During the show, the hosts announced that a fourteenth episode of the anime is […]