On January 19, the official Twitter account for the Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai movie, titled Seishun Buta Yarō wa Yume-Miru Shōjo no Yume wo Minai (The Young Pig-Rascal Isn’t Dreaming of a Dreaming Girl), updated with a new teaser trailer. The 48-second spot cuts between animated segments that focus mainly on […]
Earlier today, the official Dropkick on My Devil! (Jashin-chan Dropkick!) anime website announced that the series will receive a second season. According to the update, the show’s Blu-Ray releases cracked 2,000 copies sold. This broke the studios’s previously stated goals for further production. Dropkick on My Devil! aired in the Summer 2018 broadcast season. The […]
Who’s ready for a pastel-shaded “cute girls doing cute things” show? The audience for ENDRO sure is!
Earlier today, a new crowdfunding campaign for the Bean Bandit anime opened its doors on Japanese site Campfire. The campaign, which runs through February 24, seeks to raise 5 million yen ($45,562.03 USD) to produce animated opening and ending sequences for the title. As of press time, the campaign currently sits at 144,444 yen ($1,316.23 […]
Earlier today, the official Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majū Sensen Babylonia anime website updated with a new teaser visual and two cast members. Teaser Visual The image features a close-up shot of Mashu Kyrielight and Fou Cast The series will add the following cast members: Mashu Kyrielight: Rie Takahashi Fou: Ayako Kawasumi Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majū […]
Earlier today, the official Shoumetsu Toshi (Annihilated City) anime website announced the title’s closing theme song. In-series group SPR5 will perform closing theme With Your Breath. Shoumetsu Toshi hits Japanese TV in April. Shigeyuki Miya (Blood Lad, Lupin the 3rd: Green vs Red) was tapped to direct the project at Madhouse, with Tomoyuki Shitaya (Food […]
Earlier today, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police announced that they arrested two former Bandai employees. According to the report, the two were charged with fraud in relation to the construction of the life-size Gundam statue in Tokyo’s Odaiba ward. According to the authorities, the events allegedly took place in Summer 2013. The suspects are charged with […]
Earlier today, Funimation launched an official international website for the upcoming Fruits Basket anime. The site is available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, and German. In addition, the publisher revealed a teaser visual, three cast members, and a new visual for the show. We break the details down below. Teaser Video The five-minute video […]
Earlier today, the official The Royal Tutor anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 77-second promo focuses on the rivalry between the princes and new characters Eugene and Ivan. Theme song Parallel na Kankei (Parallel Relations) kicks in as a background track at the 36-second mark. The Royal Tutor: The Movie will hit […]
On January 17, Hulu announced that the English dub for Record of Grancrest War will join the publisher’s lineup. The first season will kick of on February 1. Aniplex of America will start shipping the series on Blu-Ray in April. Two sets are planned, which will be priced at $149.98. The English dub cast includes: […]
This musical, magical, swashbuckling school story comes together in an ending that packs a wonderfully metatextual and rebellious punch, serving as a commentary on—and rejection of—the “Bury Your Gays” trope and the historical convention of sad endings for queer characters.
Earlier today, Viz Media announced that they acquired the publishing rights for Dragon Ball: A Visual History. The book will ship under Viz’s Shonen Jump imprint in Fall 2019, though specifics on a release date or price have yet to be announced. The hardcover book compiles artwork and sketches, as well as commentary by Dragon […]
Earlier today, Section23 Films unveiled their April 2019 release calendar. In the lineup, they revealed that Sentai Filmworks picked up the rights to Kokkoku. A Blu-Ray release of the series is planned for April 16, which will include an English dub as well as the subtitled version of the show. The title will be priced at […]
Earlier today, Funimation announced that their opening for Dragon Ball Super: Broly took the #1 spot on its opening day in North America. The film earned more than $7 million in ticket sales across 1,440 screens, with an average of $5,695 per screen. The film eclipses Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’‘s debut sales of $1.7 […]
The latest issue of Kadokawa’s Newtype magazine features a two-page spread on the upcoming Fruits Basket anime. In the publication, it’s revealed that the show will hit Japanese TV in April. Fruits Basket will air on Tokyo MX and other networks in Japan, wihle Funimation holds the rights to the series in North America. The […]
Earlier today, the Project: A-Kon staff announced that the convention has been acquired, and is operating under new ownership. The event will be pushed back to June 27 – 30, and the venue will return to Dallas from its current venue in Fort Worth. All attendees who pre-registered will receive a free upgrade to “A-Kon+ […]
Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks announced their English dub cast for Just Because! The series will star the following: Eita: Greg Cote Mio: Luci Christian Haruto: Blake Shepard Hazuki: Patricia Duran Ena: Brittney Karbowski Junpei: Adam Gibbs Rikuo: Andrew Love Nakajima: Bryson Baguus Yoriko: Cat Thomas Musuki: Christie Guidry Sanae: Christina Kelly Watanabe: Josh Morrison Karou: […]
Another batch of premieres watched and reviewed! Now that we’ve weathered the storm, it’s time to see what goodies have washed up on our shores.
This week: fears about support among aging members of Japan’s LGBT community, Gengoroh Tagame mourns the death of Gay Adult Magazines, and the serious issue of stalking at conventions.
Earlier today, Aniplex of America announced that they will give Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] THE MOVIE II. lost butterfly a theatrical run in the United States. The film will receive two screenings: a premiere event in Los Angeles, and a wider national release. The premiere will be held at the Regal L.A. Live theater on […]
