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  • Sentai Filmworks’ Night Raid 1931 License Expires

    The ’30s have ended, now is the time for the scramble. Earlier today, retailer Right Stuf reported that Sentai Filmworks’ releases for Night Raid 1931 are out of print. Anime News Network confirmed with Sentai that the license to the property has expired, and that they will not reprint the title. As of press time, […]

  • Non Non Biyori Vacation TV Spot Hits the Web

    It’s almost time for slice-of-life fans to go on a little vacation. Earlier today, the official Non Non Biyori anime website updated with a new TV spot for the upcoming Non Non Biyori Vacation movie. The 15-second promo features theme song Ao no Rakugaki by nano.RIPE as a background track. Non Non Biyori Vacation will […]

  • Finding Inner Magic: Depression in The Ancient Magus’ Bride

    Underneath Chise’s still demeanor and all her magic capabilities is a 15-year-old girl with barely enough energy to keep her head above the water. The Ancient Magus’ Bride dresses its narrative with sparkly romance, but Chise’s journey is far more personal. I know it, because it’s my journey too.

  • Aniplex of America Opens Ticket Sales for Sword Art Online: Alicization Premiere

    It looks like fans will have a chance to dive into this new adventure a little early. On August 23, Aniplex of America announced that they opened ticket sales for their upcoming Sword Art Online –Alicization– première event. Tickets are priced at $15 each, and are available via the official Sword Art Online website. The […]

  • Akanesasu Shōjo Anime Airs on 10/1/2018

    It seems the crimson glow will come near in just a few weeks. Earlier today, the official Akanesasu Shōjo (Girl Glowing Red) anime website updated with the full premiere schedule. The series will air on the following networks (All times JST): Animax: 10/1/2018 at 19:30 (10/1/2018 at 7:30PM) Tokyo MX: 10/1/2018 at 22:30 (10/1/2018 at […]

  • Han-Gyaku-Sei Million Arthur Anime Gets 12 Character Visual Sheets

    It looks like it’s not quite a million character sheets… Earlier today, the official Han-Gyaku-Sei Million Arthur anime website updated with a dozen character sheets. Visuals for the twelve announced cast members were unveiled, which you can check out below. Han-Gyaku-Sei Million Arthur will hit Japanese TV in October. Tokyo MX and BS11 will carry […]

  • nano Joins Anime NYC 2018’s Anisong World Matsuri Lineup; Full Ticket Details Announced

    Whether you’re in New York to launch sexy beams or find fun anytime and anywhere, Anime NYC has you covered. Earlier today, Anime NYC announced the final schedule for their inaugural Anisong World Matsuri event, as well as details on tickets. In addition, the convention announced that nano will join the confirmed acts. The artist […]

  • Leone Abbacchio Stars In New JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Teaser

    The winds of gold blow through Italy, past the path of a new traveler. Earlier today, the official Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind anime website updated with a new character trailer. The 18-second promo introduces Leone Abbacchio and his Stand Moody Blues. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind hits Japanese TV on October 5. The full […]

  • Release the Spyce Casts Saori Hayami, 3 More

    The spyce shall flow this fall. Earlier today, the official Release the Spyce anime website updated with four new cast members and details on the show’s theme songs. We break the details down below. Cast The series will add the following cast members: Dolte: P Saori Hayami Byakko: P Aina Suzuki Bunchō no Onna (Sparrow […]

  • Twitch to Stream Month-Long Pokemon Anime Marathon

    Now, you can watch Ash try to be the very best, like no one ever was… over and over and over again! Earlier today, The Pokémon Company announced that they will host a month-long marathon of the Pokémon anime series. The first nine seasons of the TV series, as well as the first eight films […]

  • [New Life+] Manga Returns Just 3 Months After Novel Author’s Racist Comments Come to Light

    Earlier today, Kadokawa’s Comic Walker app released a new chapter of Satoru Abou’s [New Life+] Young Again in Another World manga on their digital platform. The new chapter, Chapter 26 Part 1, is the first of two installments scheduled. The second installment will launch on September 22. The manga adapts MINE’s light novel series of […]

  • Lenders Take Control of Hollywood Tiger & Bunny Studio Global Road

    It looks like this road is in some dire straits. On Tuesday, Global Road Entertainment’s management held a staff meeting to inform team members that lenders have taken over the studio’s domestic production and distribution divisions. Specific entities initiating the takeover have not been announced as of press time. A lender takeover can see several […]

  • Netflix Adds Live-Action Bleach; Plans 9/14/2018 Launch

    It looks like the Soul Reapers will be clad in red this September. Earlier today, Netflix added a page for the live-action Bleach movie to their digital platform. The site lists the project as a Netflix Original, and the company’s recent confirmation of September’s offerings lists the premiere for September 14. Netflix describes Bleach as: […]

  • Kakegurui Season 2 Gets First Key Visual

    At last, the greatest gambler is making her triumphant return. Er… in still image form. Earlier today, the official Kakegurui anime website updated with the cast, crew, and a key visual for the show’s upcoming second season. The new image features a low-angle rear shot of leading lady Yumeko Jabami, who is posing on a […]

  • Ellation Opens New Animation Studio; Announces “High Guardian Spice”

    In America, first you get the studio… then you get the animation… then you get the power. Earlier today, Ellation announced that they launched a new animation studio. The company, known as Ellation Studios, will be tasked with producing original content for Crunchyroll and VRV. The studio, which is being helmed by Women in Animation […]

  • An Alternate Appraisal: Inclusivity and empowerment in the idol industry

    If you were to ask a layperson what an idol is, they’d likely think of the scandalous stories that come out of the industry. While these scandals shouldn’t be ignored, they often form the entirety of the discussion, ignoring idol content that doesn’t conform to such negative stereotypes and all the good that idols can do. To properly improve the industry, it’s just as important to promote the positive elements as it is to criticize the harmful ones.

  • Staff & Cast Members Revealed for Kakegurui Season 2

    It seems the familiar gambling party’s all here for another semester of gambling and drama. The latest issue of Square Enix’s Gangan Joker magazine announced the major cast and crew members for the Kakegurui anime TV series’ upcoming second season. We break the details down below. Staff Kiyoshi Matsuda (Kumamiko – Girl meets Bear) will […]

  • Alita: Battle Angel Cast & Crew to Attend Crunchyroll Expo 2018

    Rosa Salazar stars as Alita in Twentieth Century Fox’s ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL. It seems that Alita’s journey is taking her to the orange planet, next. Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that several staffers from the upcoming Alita: Battle Angel movie will attend this year’s Crunchyroll Expo as guests. Director Robert Rodriguez, producer Jon Landau, and lead […]

  • Fairy Tail’s Final Season Gets a Second Visual

    Things are looking more like a match card than a farewell party, lately. Earlier today, the Fairy Tail anime’s official Twitter account updated with a key visual for the show’s upcoming final season. The image features Natsu and Zeref standing against a black background, as raw energy radiates from their bodies. Fairy Tail will return […]

  • [Links] 15-21 August 2018: Diverse Anime from D’ART Shtajio, HuniePop 2’s Trans Character, and Cycles of Abuse in Utena

    This week: anime studio D’ART Shtajio’s focus on creating diverse anime, fumbled trans representation in HuniePop 2, and the cycle of abuse in Revolutionary Girl Utena.