Earlier today, the Mecha-Ude anime staff took to Kickstarter to announce that a sequel is in the works. Citing a favorable reception, staffer Shuichi confirmed that the reception to the pilot was strong, and that the team is working toward producing a sequel. As a means to grow awareness for the brand, TriF Studio, who […]
Earlier today, the official Re:Stage! Dream Days anime website updated with a new teaser trailer, as well as several new staff members, and details on the show’s theme songs. We break the details down below. Trailer The 74-second promo introduces the main cast members, as the show’s theme song plays as a background track. Staff […]
Earlier today, the official 7Seeds anime website updated with three new cast members. The series will add the following: Takashi: Sho Hayami Mark Ibaraki: Kazuyuki Okitsu Maria Miki: Minako Kotobuki Visuals for the characters were also revealed, which you can check out below. Yukio Takahashi (Dog & Scissors) will direct the series at Gonzo, with […]
Earlier today, the official Tokunana (Keishichō Tokumu-bu Tokushu Kyōaku-han Taisaku-Shitsu Dai-Nana-ka -Tokunana-, lit. Metropolitan Police Department Special Division Heinous Crime Investigation Unit Special 7: Tokunana) anime website updated with a new cast member. The series will add Toshiyuki Morikawa as Sakon Zeroemon “Boss” Kiryūin. A visual for the character was also revealed, which you can […]
Earlier today, the official Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress anime website updated with a new trailer for upcoming sequel film Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Unato Decisive Battle (Kōtetsujō no Kabaneri: Unato Kessen). The 85-second promo highlights the film’s action scenes, with character dialogue providing the major story beats. Opening theme song Sakase ya Sakase […]
Sound! Euphonium drew an audience of sapphic women due to the heavily implied romantic relationship between its two leads, but the show ultimately failed to deliver. Years later, however, the spin-off film Liz and the Blue Bird, centered around side characters Nozomi and Mizore, provides audiences with the explicit queer representation many Euphonium viewers found themselves lacking.
Earlier today, the official KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! (Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o!) anime website updated with new details on upcoming film Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! Kurenai Densetsu (KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! Crimson Legend). The site reveals that the feature will hit Japanese theaters on August […]
Earlier today, an official website for a new Free! compilation film, titled Free! ~Road to the World~ Yume opened its doors. The site includes a key visual and trailer, as well as details on the main cast and crew members attached to the project. We break the details down below. Trailer The 30-second teaser cuts […]
On April 25, the official Rifle Is Beautiful anime website updated with a new key visual, as well as the main cast and crew members attached to the project. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features the four main characters standing proudly with their weapons at the ready. Staff Masanori Takahashi […]
On April 23, Toonami’s official Facebook page announced that Lupin The Third: Part 5 will hit the block on June 15. As of press time, a time slot has yet to be announced. The series hit Japanese TV in the Spring 2018 broadcast season. Yuichiro Yano (Lupin the Third Part 4, Aikatsu! movie) was tapped […]
Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that they will add two titles to their digital library. The publisher will stream the following: Strike Witches: 501st Joint Fighter Wing Take Off! Trinity Seven: Heaven’s Library & Crimson Lord Trinity Seven: Heaven’s Library & Crimson Lord will launch for subscribers in the United States on April 25. Crunchyroll will […]
When I saw Junko Mizuno’s work for the first time, I didn’t really understand the display of squat, adorable girls in lingerie acting violently or brazenly. But the imagery remained with me, a fascinating question at the back of my mind: could this be for me?
Earlier today, Maiden Japan announced that they acquired the rights to This Art Club Has a Problem! The publisher will stream the title on select digital outlets, followed by a home video release. Maiden Japan describes the title as: A totally ordinary art club at the totally ordinary Tsukimori Middle School. There, Subaru Uchimaki squanders […]
This week: a production assistant seeking union help for 300+ uncompensated overtime hours, a highlight of Sayo Yamamoto’s work, and a law recognizing the Ainu as an ethnic minority in Japan.
Earlier today, Funimation took to Twitter to announce that they will produce an English SimulDub for Sarazanmai. The series will stream on FunimationNow for subscribers in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. The first episode is currently slated to launch on FunimationNow on May 9, at 4:00PM Eastern (1:00PM Pacific). […]
Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that they will stream Wise Man’s Grandchild as part of their Spring 2019 simulcast lineup. The first two episodes were added earlier today. New episodes will be added for subscribers on Wednesdays at 11:30AM Eastern (8:30AM Pacific) for subscribers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, […]
On April 19, Sentai Filmworks announced that they will produce an English dub for Cutie Honey Universe. The publisher confirmed that Jessica Calvello will play the titular Cutie Honey, while David Wald directs the adaptation. On Twitter, Sentai confirmed that pre-orders for the series will open on April 23. Akitoshi Yokoyama was tapped to direct […]
On April 20, J-Novel Club took to Twitter to announced that they acquired five light novel titles. The publisher will release the following: Crest of the Stars and Banner of the Stars by Hiroyuki Morioka and illustrator Toshihiro Ono Seriously Seeking Sister! Ultimate Vampire Princess Just Wants Little Sister – Plenty of Service Will Be […]
On April 20, Crunchyroll announced that they will add Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin: Advent of the Red Comet to their digital library on April 28. The film is the final entry in the franchise’s “Loum Arc.” Crunchyroll describes the feature as: The tragic story of Char Aznable, the ace pilot known as the Red […]
