On December 4, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested Gainax Representative Director Tomohiro Maki. According to the authorities, the fifty-year-old executive allegedly committed lewd acts on a teenage voice actress. According to reports, the actress signed a contract with an agency owned by Maki. He is accused of four separate incidents, which occurred between February 6 […]
Earlier today, Nissin started streaming a new anime TV spot in their “Hungry Days” series. The new spot, which continues the trend of bringing One Piece characters into a modern setting, focuses on the relationship between Vivi and Nami. 30-Second Spot 15-Second Spot This is the third entry into Nissin’s series of TV spots. The […]
Earlier today, the official Ascendance of a Bookworm anime website announced that the series will get a second season in Spring 2020. A visual for the season was also revealed, which features Main and the High Priest in a grand temple setting. Ascendance of a Bookworm began airing on October 2. Mitsuru Hongo (Sakura Wars: […]
Fabien Perissinotto [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)] Earlier today, Japanese newspaper The Asahi Shimbun reported that manga creator Leiji Matsumoto was discharged from the hospital. According to the paper, Matsumoto is recovering well, and slated to return to Japan “on the same day.” Per the article, Matsumoto offered thanks to the doctors upon his discharge. On […]
We’re nearing the finish line and 2019 is looking to end with an accomplished bang! Keep reading for way too many exclamation marks as we get excited about Indiegogo goals a year in the making.
Earlier today, the official website for the upcoming Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna anime movie updated with a pair of new cast members. The film will add the following: Kyōtarō Imura: Daisuke Ono Menoa Bellucci: Mayu Matsuoka A visual featuring both characters was also revealed, which you can check out below. Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution […]
Earlier today, the official Show By Rock!! anime website unveiled a new in-show band, named Dokonjofinger. The group’s cast members were revealed, along with a new teaser visual and trailer. We break the details down below. Trailer The 58-second promo introduces each member, along with their cast members. Key Visual The image features the members […]
Earlier today, talent agency Aoni Production announced that voice actor Makio Inoue passed away. He was 80. According to the announcement, Inoue suffered a heart attack, after which his health continued to decline. Inoue passed away on November 30. Makio Inoue was born on November 30, 1938 in Yamanashi, Japan. He made his debut in […]
Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks announced that they acquired the rights to Chihayafuru‘s third anime season. The publisher picked up the rights to the show in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, Central America, and South America. Sentai describes the new season as: They may have just won their […]
Earlier today, the official Pet anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 90-second promo flashes through scenes from the show, as ending theme song image _____ by Memai SIREN plays as a background track. Pet will air on January 6. The full broadcast schedule is as follows (All times JST): Tokyo MX: 1/6/2020 […]
Earlier today, an official website opened its doors to announce that smartphone game Shachō, Battle no Jikan Desu! (“Shachibato” for short) will get an anime TV series. Details on the project have yet to be announced, aside form the fact that the series will air in 2020. The Shachibato smartphone game launched on iOS and […]
Earlier today, BanG Dream! fans flocked to the second day of the “Rausch und/and Craziness” concert event. During the show, it was announced that the BanG Dream! anime’s third season will start airing on January 23. The season’s official website also updated with a five-minute trailer, which you can check out below. Most recently, feature […]
Earlier today, the official website for the 22/7 idol group updated with a new visual for the project’s upcoming anime series. The image features the main members posing in piles of sakura petals, set against a white background. The 22/7 anime will begin airing on January 11. The full premiere schedule is as follows (All […]
Earlier today, the official Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The two-minute teaser introduces the main plot, with character dialogue providing the main story beats. Closing theme song Alicia by Claris kicks in at the 1:20 mark. ＼TVアニメ『マギアレコード』放送日時決定🎉／📺放送日時・MBS 1/4より毎週(土)26:08〜・TOKYO MX 1/4より毎週(土)24:00〜・群馬テレビ 1/4より毎週(土)24:00〜・とちぎテレビ 1/4より毎週(土)24:00〜 ・BS11 1/4より毎週(土)24:00〜 […]
Earlier today, the official Lupin III THE FIRST movie website updated with a new teaser clip. The 93-second promo features a high-speed car chase between Lupin, Jigen, Goemon, and Zenigata. Lupin III THE FIRST will open on December 6. Takashi Yamazaki (Dragon Quest: Your Story) will direct the project at TMS Entertainment, and write the […]
Earlier today, the official Nekopara anime website updated with a new key visual and trailer, as well as details on the show’s theme songs. We break the details down below. Trailer The two-minute trailer introduces the employees of the Patisserie la Soleil, with character dialogue providing a brief introduction. Theme song Shiny Happy Days kicks […]
Earlier today, Anime Expo announced that they will screen the world premiere for the Gibiate anime TV series at their 2020 convention. In addition, the convention revealed that character designer Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D) will attend the event as a guest of honor, along with writer Ryo Aoki. Anime Expo started streaming […]
Despite a broad range of titles, when looking at Japanese media about cooking at large, I’ve noticed a frustrating gender imbalance between stories about professional male and female chefs. Stories about male chefs (most often in shounen manga) tend to center around their skill and on their prowess in the kitchen; while the professional lives of female chefs are downplayed in favor of focusing on a romantic storyline.
