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  • Fate/Extra: Last Encore – Episode 1

    What did I just watch?

  • Baki Anime Adds Akio Ohtsuka as Yujiro Hanma

    Sadly, the character’s name isn’t Snake this time. Earlier today, the official Baki anime website updated with a cast reveal. The series will add the following: Yujiro Hanma: Akio Ohtsuka A visual for the character was also shown off, which you can check out below. Baki hits Japanese TV on July 1. The full broadcast […]

  • Satomi Akesaka to Retire From BanG Dream! Project

    Truly a sad day for Roselia fans. Earlier today, the official BanG Dream! website announced that actress Satomi Akesaka will retire from the project’s Roselia group. Akesaka will formally “graduate” from Roselia on September 17, during the Roselia Fan Meeting 2018 event. Amuleto, Akesaka’s agency, stated that the actress suffered from sudden hearing loss twice […]

  • Kazuko Tadano Designing Characters for Sailor Moon Crystal: Dead Moon Movies

    Yes, you can this is one of those things to be excited about! Earlier today, the official Sailor Moon website updated with new details on the upcoming Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal: Dead Moon movies. In the reveal, the staff announced that series veteran Kazuko Tadano will provide character designs for the feature. Tadano has been […]

  • Persona 5 The Animation Cour 2 Gets First Key Visual

    These phantom thieves aren’t done stealing the hearts of the wicked yet! Earlier today, the official Persona 5 The Animation anime website updated with a new key visual for the show’s second cour. The image features the Phantom thieves, decked out in their gear, as they stand against a red background. Persona 5 The Animation […]

  • Anime Feminist Recommendations of Spring 2018

    Spring has sprung, bloomed, and blossomed, which means it’s time for the staff to pluck out some favorites! From ragin’ red pandas to laid-back cafe boys, there’s a show for just about every mood in this season’s bouquet.

  • Tatsuki’s Irodori Animation Group Streams Fifth “Hentatsu” Short

    The conversation continues, and the world grows justa bit more. Earlier today, indie animation group Irodori took to Twitter to unveil a new short in their Hentatsu anime project. The 93-second video features the two leads as they continue their conversation from Episode 4. もうちょっとだけ続き #へんたつ pic.twitter.com/rzSJk502AK — たつき/irodori (@irodori7) June 30, 2018 Hentatsu is described […]

  • Verizon Shutting Down Go90 Streaming Service on 7/30/2018

    Sadly, this new frontier is disappearing forever. The Hollywood Reporter reports that Verizon will shut down its Go90 digital platform. The app, which offered free ad-supported video streams, will cease operations on July 30. In a statement, Verizon stated that “Following the creation of Oath, go90 will be discontinued […] Verizon will focus on building […]

  • HIDIVE to Simulcast 100 Sleeping Princes & the Kingdom of Dreams

    For fans of the smartphone game, this is a dream come true. Earlier today, HIDIVE announced that they picked up the streaming rights to 100 Sleeping Princes & the Kingdom of Dreams. The publisher will stream the show as a simulcast in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other territories. The title is […]

  • Sword Gai Season 2 Launches Worldwide on 7/30/2018

    More swords, more gais… what’s not to love? (Can’t stop, won’t stop making that pun!) Earlier today, the official Sword Gai anime website updated with new details on the show’s second season, titled Sword Gai II. The premiere date, as well as several new cast members were confirmed. We break the details down below. Casting […]

  • “One Room Second Season” Gets New Teaser Trailer

    But really, the whole world is just one big room, right, man? Earlier today, the official One Room anime website updated with a new teaser trailer for the show’s upcoming second season. The 40-second promo flies through visuals previews the show’s animation as closing theme song Aozora Morning Glory by M.A.O. plays in the background. […]

  • 2018 J-Pop Summit Officially Cancelled

    Today is a sad day for fans of J-Pop. Earlier today, the official J-Pop Summit website announced that this year’s event has been cancelled. The announcement cites “unforeseen circumstances in regards to [their] festival venue” as the main reason for calling off this year’s event. This year’s Japan Film Festival is still slated to be […]

  • Mitty the Person, Mitty the Cursed: Made in Abyss and the paradoxical representation of disability

    While both Nanachi and Mitty underwent the dramatic transformation from human to Hollow, they are constructed with perceived differences of ability. Ultimately, this leads to Mitty’s life being depicted as having far less value than Nanachi’s.

  • Sentai Filmworks Adds “100 Sleeping Princes & the Kingdom of Dreams” Anime

    So… can we say that this series is “dreamy”? (Yes, I know that’s awful.) Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks announced that they picked up the rights to the 100 Sleeping Princes & the Kingdom of Dreams anime TV series. The publisher acquired the rights to the show in the United States, Canada, South America, New Zealand, […]

  • Funimation Adds Harukana Receive, 2 More to Summer 2018 SimulDub Lineup

    It looks like Funimation’s taking things to multiple courts this summer! Earlier today, Funimation announced that three titles will join their Summer 2018 SimulDub lineup. The publisher will stream the following: Chio’s School Road Hanebad! Harukana Receive Chio’s School Road ©Tadataka Kawasaki/KADOKAWA/Chio’s Partners Chio’s School Road will be available to subscribers in the United States, […]

  • Second “Non Non Biyori Vacation” Trailer Hits the Web

    Fire up those vacation mix tapes, folks, because it’s about to get laid-back, here! Earlier today, the official Non Non Biyori anime website updated with a new trailer for the upcoming Non Non Biyori Vacation movie. The minute-long promo sets up the major premise behind the film. Theme song Ao no Rakugaki by nano.RIPE plays […]

  • Live-Action Bleach Movie Gets New Trailer & Visual

    We’re getting an all-new look at Ichigo and the Soul Reapers tonight. Earlier today, the official website for the live-action Bleach movie updated with a new key visual. Yesterday, a new trailer was released. We break the details down below. Trailer The 30-second promo introduces the core concepts behind the film. Theme song Mosquito Bite […]

  • Crunchyroll Adds Chio’s School Road, 2 More to Summer 2018 Simulcasts

    Whether you’re a sports fan, or just someone trying to get to class, Crunchyroll has you covered this summer. Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that three titles will join their Summer 2018 simulcast lineup. The publisher will stream the following: Chio’s School Road Hanebad! Harukana Receive Chio’s School Road Chio’s School Road will be available to […]

  • Sentai Filmworks Licenses “The Thousand Musketeers” Anime, Plans HIDIVE Simulcast

    Say it with me: All for one, and one for all (one thousand)! On June 28, Sentai Filmworks announced that they acquired the license for The Thousand Musketeers (Senjūshi: The Thousand Noble Musketeers). The publisher picked up the rights to the title in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South […]

  • Overlord III Gets a New Subtitled Trailer

    Soon, this lich shall reclaim his throne. Earlier today, the official Overlord anime website updated with a new trailer for the show’s upcoming third season. The promo includes English subtitles, and features Gazef Stronoff rushing into battle. Overlord III will hit Japanese TV on July 10. Crunchyroll and Funimation will both stream the series as […]