On March 14, Hulu sent out their list of new titles to be added in April 2019. In the lineup, the publisher confirmed that they will stream the following: 4/2/2019: One-Punch Man 2 TV Special 4/9/2019: One-Punch Man 2 (Premiere) 4/10/2019: Chio’s School Road (Dubbed) 4/10/2019: How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord (Dubbed) 4/23/2019: […]
Earlier today, the official To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts (Katsute Kami Datta Kemono-tachi e) anime website updated with a new key visual. The image is a reverse of the first visual, showing Hank front and center as Schaal looks on from the background. In addition, the site confirmed that the series will air in July on […]
Soubi Yamamoto is a wunderkind who could fit right in as an anime protagonist. Premiering as a director at just 20 years old, Yamamoto hit the ground running and hasn’t let up, becoming well-loved among fans of indie BL for her This Boy… series of OVAs.
Earlier today, Nozomi Entertainment announced that British actress Eileen Montgomery will play the lead role of Emma in their English dub for Emma: A Victorian Romance. In the announcement, the publisher also noted that they anticipate more cast reveals in the near future, as “several more casting contracts that are in the final stages.” Eileen […]
Earlier today, the official Beastars anime website updated with a new trailer, as well as details on the show’s premiere. The 41-second teaser expands slightly on the previous trailer, by showing a longer cut of the point in which Legosi protects Haru. Beastars will air on Fuji TV’s [+Ultra] block in October. Netflix will be […]
Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that Natsuki Kizu’s Given will get an anime TV series. The first cast and crew members were revealed, along with a key visual and a trailer. We break the details down below. Trailer The 40-second promo is styled like a concert video, […]
Earlier today, the official Psycho-Pass 3 anime website updated with a new trailer, plus a pair of character visuals. We break the details down below. Trailer The 27-second promo cuts between static shots of the show’s leads, as an electronically-infused song plays in the background. Character Visuals Visuals for Arata and Kei were revealed, which […]
On February 26, Sega Games Co., Ltd filed a trademark application for “SAKURA WARS” with the Japanese patent office. According to the filing, Sega intends to use the mark on (among other filings), home video game console programs, optical discs, ROM cartridges, and donwloadable PC games. Other listed usages include: software for commercial/business video game […]
Earlier today, the official Fairy Gone anime website updated with a new trailer, a key visual, and twenty-one cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The 108-second promo sets the stage, with character dialogue delivering main story beats. Theme song KNOCK on the CORE by (K)NoW_NAME plays as a background track. Key Visual […]
On March 12, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that Riku Misora and Sacraneco’s High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even In Another World! (Chōjin-Kokoseitachi wa Isekai demo Yoyu de Ikinuku Yōdesu!) light novels will get an anime TV series. A trailer and visual for the project, along with the […]
The latest issue of Kadokawa’s Monthly Comic Gene magazine (April 2019) features an announcement that Shunsaku Yano and illustrator Senzoku Erisawa’s Try Knights manga will get an anime TV series. News source Comic Natalie’s report includes a teaser visual for the project, as well as a sample page from the magazine. We break the details […]
Tomie is just one version of a story we’ve heard about women over and over about the cruel, conniving woman who “gets what she deserves” after her manipulation of a man blows up in her face. This is how the stories justify and disguise their displays of male misogynistic violence: as uncontrollable supernatural urges in response to an unknowable, distinctly female evil.
Earlier today, the official website for the Children of the Sea (Kaiju no Kodomo) anime film updated with a new visual, plus four new cast members. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features one of the characters standing in a mysterious aquarium. Behind her, a scene of two characters swimming with […]
Earlier today, Crunchyroll and Adult Swim announced that they entered into an expanded distribution agreement and programming partnership. Through the deal, the two companies will work together on co-productions, licensed content, and other distribution deals. Moreover, Crunchyroll will be named a “premiere content partner” for the Toonami block. Crunchyroll general manager Joanne Waage noted that […]
Earlier today, Anime Boston announced that voice actors Leah Clark and Kara Edwards will attend Anime Boston 2019 as guests of honor. They are the eighth and ninth North American guests confirmed for the event, respectively. They join the following: Yoko Shimomura Billy Kametz Greg Ayres Michelle Ruff Tara Sands Johnny Yong Bosch Kenji Kodama […]
Earlier today, Netflix announced two new co-productions. The publisher will produce the following: Super Crooks (bones) Vampire in the Garden (Wit Studio) Both titles were produced through the existing agreement that Netflix forged with Production I.G. and bones in 2018. Super Crooks Netflix describes the title as: A story by Mark Millar and artist Leinil […]
Earlier today, Netflix announced that they’ve entered partnerships with anime studios Anima, Sublimation, and David Production. The three studios will produce original anime projects for Netflix. The first titles to come from the partnership will be Altered Carbon: Resleeved, which is being produced by Anima, Dragon’s Dogma by Sublimation, and Spriggan by David Production. Details […]
Earlier today, Tokyo law firm Mizunokuchi Law posted a notice stating that anime director Yutaka “Yamakan” Yamamoto filed for bankruptcy. The case was filed in the Tokyo district court on March 4. The filing attests that Yamamoto’s bankruptcy is due primarily to holding company Ultra Super Pictures Co., Ltd. The firm currently owes 100 million […]
Earlier today, the official Bakumatsu anime website updated with a new trailer for upcoming second season Bakumatsu Crisis, along with a new cast member. We break the details down below. Trailer The two-minute trailer introduces the main plot concepts, with character dialogue driving the main beats. Opening theme song Brave Rejection by Hi!Superb kicks in […]
Earlier today, TV Network NHK announced that Mairimashita! Iruma-kun will hit NHK-E in October. In addition, the publisher revealed the main staffers and a key visual for the project. We break the details down below. Visual The image features the show’s lead, posing against a white background. Staff Makoto Moriwaki (B-PROJECT: Zecchō Emotion, PriPara) will […]
