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  • Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS- – Episode 1

    Picturing the face of the Netflix acquisitions team as they realized they’d paid their usual exorbitant sum of money not for another Devilman Crybaby or Aggretsuko or even Kakegurui, but a poorly paced, fugly wreck that would embarrass itself on JibJab circa 2004… well, that mental image really got me through this, the longest 23 minutes of my life.

  • 2019 City Hunter Movie Gets Title, Trailer, New Cast & Crew

    Private eyes are watching you, and everyone else in Shinjuku! Earlier today, the official website for the upcoming City Hunter anime movie updated with a new trailer and visual, as well as the main cast and crew attached to the film. In addition, the site announced that the movie will be titled City Hunter: Shinjuku […]

  • The Royal Tutor Movie Gets Second Teaser Trailer

    Class is back in session for this tiny teacher. Earlier today, the official The Royal Tutor anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 55-second promo introduces new characters Eugene and Ivan. The Royal Tutor: The Movie will hit Japanese theaters on February 16, 2019. Customers who pre-purchase their tickets will receive a card […]

  • Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime Gets 90 Minute Screenings; 2nd Trailer & Visual Revealed

    So, it seems that this one is heading straight to the grand stage. Earlier today, the official Grisaia: Phantom Trigger anime website updated with a new teaser trailer and key visual for the project. In addition, director Tensho took to Twitter to reveal updated details on production. We break the details down below. Trailer The […]

  • Godzilla: Planet Eater Hits Netflix on 1/9/2019

    The King of the Monsters faces his final challenge in the new year. Earlier today, Netflix announced that they will stream Godzilla: Planet Eater worldwide on January 9, 2019. As of press time, no further details have been announced. The film opened in Japanese theaters on November 9. Kobun Shizuno (Knights of Sidonia) and Hiroyuki […]

  • All Folks Bright and Beautiful: The casual gender diversity of Heaven’s Design Team

    Come for the neat animal facts, stay for the charming cast breezily ignoring gender norms.

  • Cinedigm to Purchase Viewster & Viewster Anime

    I have but one request: Bring back Omakase. Earlier today, entertainment company Cinedigm announced that they will purchase Viewster and its subsidiary Viewster Anime. Through the agreement, Cinedigm will assume all of Viewster’s content, applications, and social assets, while adding the platform’s content to their global library. They publisher will continue to operate Viewster as […]

  • Tomohiko Ito to Direct New Anime Film “Hello World”

    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 […]

  • Crunchyroll Launches Haikyu!! Talent and Sense & Battle of Concepts Movies

    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 […]

  • Netflix Announces Aggretsuko: We Wish You A Metal Christmas For 12/20/2018

    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 […]

  • Real Girl Season 2 Gets New Visual & 2 Trailers

    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 […]

  • Symphogear Season 5 Delayed to June 2019

    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. […]

  • GKIDS Licenses Okko’s Inn Movie

    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. […]

  • Kiratto! Pri-chan Anime Gets Second Season in April 2019

    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, […]

  • Chihayafuru Anime Season 3 Gets 2-Cour Run

    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 […]

  • Netflix Streams Subtitled Baki Anime Trailer

    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. […]

  • Chatty AF 78: The Vision of Escaflowne Rewatchalong – Episodes 7-13 (WITH TRANSCRIPT)

    Part 2 of Dee, Caitlin, and Vrai’s newbie-friendly rewatch of 90s mecha isekai, Escaflowne! The team debates whether Allen is a trashbag (and how much), the show’s views on romance and female friendship, and how the sub compares to the dub.

  • Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine Anime Gets First 6 Cast Members

    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 […]

  • The Rising of The Shield Hero Gets Second Trailer, Key visual, 3 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 […]

  • Netflix Streams 2019 “Saint Seiya” Anime Trailer

    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 […]