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The great samurai’s journey is one that will never end. Earlier today, the official Dororo anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The minute-long promo tells the legend of Hyakkimaru, whose body was stolen away by demons. Ending theme song Sayonara Gokko (Make-Believe Goodbye) by amazarashi kicks in as a background track at the 27-second mark. Dororo will hit … [Read more...] about Third Dororo Trailer Hits the Web

It looks like this tale has a few new brilliant minds attached. Earlier today, the official Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara anime website updated with two new staff members. Reiko Yoshida (AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue, Girls und Panzer) is writing the screenplay, while Michiru Oshima (Little Witch Academia, Fullmetal Alchemist) scores the soundtrack. The two join Masaaki Yuasa … [Read more...] about Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara Gets 2 New Staff Members

This tale of post-apocalyptic love and action is about to vanish into the abyss. Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks sent out an email announcing that their rights to the No. 6 anime have expired. Sentai is currently selling their remaining stock on their website for $9.99 per set. No. 6 aired in the Summer 2011 broadcast season. The series was directed by Kenji Nagasaki (Gundam … [Read more...] about Sentai Filmworks’ License for No. 6 Expires

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 Private Eyes. We break the details down below. Trailer The … [Read more...] about 2019 City Hunter Movie Gets Title, Trailer, New Cast & Crew

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 with a QR code. Scanning the code will … [Read more...] about The Royal Tutor Movie Gets Second Teaser Trailer

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 three-minute trailer introduces the main plot for … [Read more...] about Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime Gets 90 Minute Screenings; 2nd Trailer & Visual Revealed

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 Seshita (Blame!) directed the pictures at … [Read more...] about Godzilla: Planet Eater Hits Netflix on 1/9/2019

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 … [Read more...] about Cinedigm to Purchase Viewster & Viewster Anime

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