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  • Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki Gets Anime Adaptation

    We’re heading from Gunma to the Aichi prefecture! The fourth compiled volume of Masaki Andō’s Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki announced that the title will get an anime TV series. As of press time, no further details have been announced. Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki launched in the pages of Monthly Comic Rex in May 2016. The series currently spans […]

  • Discotek Rescues Classic Trash OVA Angel Cop

    Guess what, bad anime fans? Another final member of the “awful anime” trinity is coming back! At their Momocon panel, Discotek Media announced that they acquired the rights to Angel Cop. The publisher will ship the title in North America, and noted that their release will include: Uncensored subtitles New essays on historical context VHS […]

  • Fushigi Yugi: Adolescence Apotheosis

    Through its raw, emotional, sometimes-frustrating narrative, Fushigi Yugi uses isekai trappings and the relationship between Miaka and Yui to explore common sources of desire and anxiety for teenage girls along with their potential consequences, both positive and negative. By tapping into the mentality of its audience and providing reassurance in its conclusion, Fushigi Yugi serves the function of a modern fable or fairy tale.

  • The Promised Neverland Anime Hits NoitaminA Block in January 2019

    It seems that Neverland is closer than we’d ever expect. The latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump (Issue 26, 2018) reports that the upcoming The Promised Neverland anime adaptation will hit Japanese TV in January 2019. The series is slated to run in Fuji TV’s NoitaminA block. The article includes character designs for Ray and […]

  • Khara Hiring Animators & VFX Artists for Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0

    Well, hopefully this can quell the discussions that this film isn’t coming. Earlier today, studio Khara published a series of job listings to their website. The company is looking to hire staffers for upcoming film Shin Evangerion Gekijōban:|| (Evangelion: 3.0+1.0). Specifically, Khara is seeking staffers in the following positions: 3D CGI Animatiors Visual Effects Staff […]

  • Harukana Receive Features Narusa Team In New Key Visual

    Content Warning: Partial Nudity It looks like another team has taken to the court this time. Earlier today, the official Harukana Receive anime website updated with a new key visual. The image features the members of the Narusa Team, which includes Narumi Tōi and Ayasa Tachibana. This is the second “pair visual” that hit the web. […]

  • “Gekijōban Haikara-san ga Tōru Kōhen – Tokyo Dai Roman” Gets Premiere Date

    It looks like Miss Modern is making her return this fall. Earlier today, the official Gekijōban Haikara-san ga Tōru (Here Comes Miss Modern The Movie) anime website updated with the premiere date for the upcoming second film. Gekijōban Haikara-san ga Tōru Kōhen – Tokyo Dai Roman (Big Romance in Tokyo) will hit Japanese theaters on […]

  • Miss caretaker of Sunohara-sou Gets 2 Cast Members & Theme Song Details

    It looks like Sunohara-sou is getting a few new tenants this week. Earlier today, the official Miss caretaker of Sunohara-sou (Sunohara-sou no Kanrinin-san) anime website updated with a pair of cast members, as well as details on the show’s closing theme song. We break the details down below: Cast The series will add the following: […]

  • Banana Fish Anime Gets Second Trailer, July 5 Premiere

    Now with 80% less ’80s charm… but that’s okay! Earlier today, the official Banana Fish anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 106-second promo offers a look at the show in action, as a dialogue by the major cast members sets the main story beats. Banana Fish hits Fuji TV’s NoitaminA block on […]

  • Nozomi Entertainment Issues Update on Utena “Ultra Edition” Blu-Ray Sets

    Good news, everyone: The Infinity Stones Rose Crest Rings have been located! Earlier today, Nozomi Entertainment took to Twitter to announce that the rings for their Revolutionary Girl Utena “20th Anniversary Ultra Edition” Blu-Ray set have arrived. According to the update, the publisher is “currently in the process of assembling the sets and will be shipping […]

  • Main Cast Revealed for Hi-Score Girl Anime

    It’s an update that’s sure to recall the hypest moments of your life. Earlier today, a visual for the Hi-Score Girl anime hit the web, which includes the show’s first cast members. The series will star the following: Haruo Yaguchi: Kōhei Amasaki Akira Oono: Sayumi Suzushiro Koharu Hidaka: Yuuki Hirose Hi-Score Girl hits Japanese TV […]

  • Crunchyroll Adds Lodoss TV, Hyouka, 6 More to Catalog

    Whether you’re in the mood for an epic adventure or a modern masterpiece, Crunchyroll has you covered. Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that they added eight titles to their digital lineup. The publisher will stream the following: Code Geass – Akito the Exiled Hyouka Mind Game Patema Inverted Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic […]

  • “Natsume’s Book of Friends” Movie Gets Catty In New Trailer

    It’s not even Caturday yet! (Is… is that still a thing?) Earlier today, the official Natsume’s Book of Friends anime website updated with a new teaser trailer for the upcoming theatrical film. The promo focuses on Nyanko-sensei, who’s been split into three. The film will be titled Gekijōban Natsume Yūjin-Chō: Utsusemi ni Musubu (Natsume’s Book […]

  • Märchen Mädchen Anime’s Final 2 Episodes Delayed to December 2018, Blu-Rays Also

    Well… I guess that’s alright, so long as the quality’s better than previous norms? Earlier today, the official Märchen Mädchen anime website announced that the show’s 11th and 12th episodes will be released in December 2018. The format has yet to be announced for their release. The episodes were originally slated to air this month, […]

  • GKIDS Streams Second Subbed Fireworks Trailer

    Everybody has their summer of ’93… Earlier today, GKIDS started streaming a new subtitled trailer for upcoming anime film Fireworks (Shita kara Miru ka? Yoko kara Miru ka?, lit. Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?). The two-minute promo introduces the major characters and overarching plot. Fireworks hits theaters across North […]

  • It’s Official: The Promised Neverland Gets Anime Adaptation

    Well, there’s our smoking gun. The cover of the latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump (Issue 26, 2018) announced that The Promised Neverland will receive an anime adaptation. As of press time, no further details have been confirmed. We previously reported that the adaptation was in the works on April 23. Kaiu Shirai and illustrator […]

  • Gintama 2 Movie Casts Nakamura Kankurō VI as Isao Kondo

    The great commander of the Shinsengumi returns! Earlier today, the live-action Gintama film franchise’s Instagram account updated with a new cast reveal for Gintama 2. The account confirmed that Nakamura Kankurō VI will reprise his role as Isao Kondo in the film. A visual for the character was also revealed, which you can check out […]

  • Demolishing the Demographic Double Standard: Why more manga “for boys” need to treat their girls better

    There is a double standard at play: media targeted at or starring women is “for girls,” while media targeted at or starring men is “for everyone” (unless, of course, someone who isn’t a man is critical of it; then it wasn’t “for them”).

  • “Ueno-san wa Bukiyou” Manga Gets Anime TV Series

    Remember: clumsiness is a virtue. The latest issue of Hakusensha’s Young Animal magazine (June 8, 2018 Issue) announced that tugeneko’s Ueno-san wa Bukiyou (How clumsy you are, Miss Ueno) manga will get an anime TV series. As of press time, no additional details have been announced. A visual for the adaptation was also revealed, which […]

  • Sentai Unveils “Grimoire of Zero” Dub Cast; English Clip Also

    Sometimes, we just need to crack open the grimoire for answers. Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks unveiled the English dub cast for Grimoire of Zero. The series will star the following: Mercenary: Jason Douglas Zero: Amanda Lee Albus: Chelsea McCurdy Thirteen: Ian Sinclair Holdem: David Wald Sorena: Melissa Pritchett Narrator: Jay Hickman Additional Voices: Mark X. […]