We’re still a little under a month away from the Fall 2018 anime season but companies around the world are already way ahead of the game in terms of acquisitions and announcements. Case in point, Funimation took to social media yesterday to reveal their first four simuldubs of the new season: That Time I Got […]
Anime Herald has been reporting on this series since it was first announced back in April. We were there for the initial reveal, the cast announcements, and the first promotional video. Now, here we are reporting that the series will be premiering on October 5 on Japanese TV stations AT-X, Tokyo MX, and KBS Kyoto. […]
Well, we might see this classic make its grand debut? On September 7, anime studio Gaina announced that they are picking up work on the Uru in Blue (Aoki Uru). The studio plans to launch the film in theaters worldwide in 2022. Hiroyuki Yamaga (Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi, Royal Space Force: Wings of Honneamise) will […]
Love will bloom beneath the light of the lanterns. Earlier today, the official Bloom Into You (Yagate Kimi ni Naru) anime website updated with a new key visual. The image features lead characters Yuu and Touko gazing into each others’ eyes, beneath the light of flower-shaped lanterns. Bloom Into You will hit Japanese TV on […]
So, when can we call this a “big small fan gathering in San José”? On September 6, Crunchyroll unveiled their figures on attendance for this year’s Crunchyroll Expo. The event saw more than 45,000 in turnstile attendance1 over the course of the weekend. The convention was held at the San José McEnery Convention Center from […]
It looks like it’s time to aim for the top once again! Earlier today, anime studio Gaina announced that they’re working on two theatrical anime projects. The studio will produce original work Akubi o Suru ni wa Wake ga Aru (There’s a Reason For Yawning), as well as a project that’s tentatively titled Top o […]
It looks like Gaina is rescuing a lot of projects today! Earlier today, anime studio Gaina announced that they’re working the Rescue Academia anime TV series. The series is currently on track for a première in 2021. The title was originally slated to air this year. Rescue Academia will be set in Fukushima prefecture’s Minamisōma […]
All art, from cookie-cutter crime dramas to Nobel prize-winning novels, reflects the views and mores of its creators and the culture they grew up in. Whether intentional or not, DARLING in the FRANXX touches on one of Japan’s current political hot topics: the role of family and childbirth.
Much like the creeping chaos, Nyaruko is ready to spiral toward oblivion. On September 5, retailer Right Stuf announced that Nyaruko: Crawling With Love! went out of print. News site Anime News Network confirmed a day later that NISA’s license to the show has officially expired. Nyaruko: Crawling With Love! is a 2012 series from […]
What’s a lighthearted fantasy anime without catchy character tunes? Earlier today, the official Han-Gyaku-Sei Million Arthur anime website updated with details on the show’s theme songs. Opening theme song Highlight will be performed by Ayaka Ohashi. The ending theme, KI-te MI-te HIT PARADE!, will be performed by Pearly☆Fairy, a vocal unit composed of Himika Akaneya, […]
As always, presented without comment. On September 5, The official Domestic Girlfriend (Domestic na Kanojo anime website updated with a pair of character visuals. Character sheets for lead characters Hina and Rui Tachibana were revealed, which you can check out below. In addition, series creator Kei Sasuga took to Twitter with a pair of sketches, […]
The narrative is being built. Now it’s time to watch this Gundam rise to glory. Earlier today, the official Mobile Suit Gundam YouTube channel updated with a new English-language teaser trailer. The 30-second promo is identical to the teaser that hit the web on August 15, albeit with English text. Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative will […]
Hendrix lives once more, through the power of Stands! Earlier today, the official Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind anime website updated with a new character trailer. The 18-second promo introduces Pannacotta Fugo and his Stand Purple Haze. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind hits Japanese TV on October 5. The full broadcast schedule is as follows […]
I tell you what, it was a bold decision to air the anime of the fall season so far ahead of everything else. Really makes a statement. Also, the rest of the summer season is now cancelled, as we will only be needing more of this.
It looks like the Japanese music scene is working to bring the world in-sync with its biggest acts. Earlier today, music promotional group Sync Network Japan opened its doors. The new agency, which is based on Tokyo’s Takeshiba Minato-ku ward, will serve to promote Japanese tourism and content across the globe. The organization aims to […]
So, are we talking about MooNs over Tokyo tonight? Earlier today, the official B-Project anime website updated with a new visual for upcoming second season B-Project: Zecchō Emotion (B-Project: Summit Emotion). The new image features the three members of in-show idol group MooNs. B-Project: Zecchō Emotion will hit Japanese TV in January 19. Chiyomaru Shikura […]
Pon Pon Pon intensifies. Earlier today, the official website for upcoming film Monster Strike The Movie: Sora no Kanata (Monster Strike The Movie: Beyond the Clouds) announced that Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will perform main theme song Kizunami. Yasutaka Nakata (CAPSULE) wrote the song. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu commented on the single, stating “I think that it’s […]
Eleven cast members?! How can one conceive of such a big cast? (Yeah, I’m reaching here.) Earlier today, the official Conception: Ore no Kodomo wo Undekure! (Conception: Please Give Birth to My Child!) anime website updated with eleven new cast members. The series will add the following: Ruka: Makiko Ohmoto Reone: Yuriko Yamaguchi Falun: Kazusa […]
Content Warning: Brief nudity and suggestive content. Just to be forthright: this is not for folks looking for a legal sim or an adaptation of the popular magazine. Got it? Good. Philippines-based game developer Yangyang Mobile announced that they are working on a new project, titled Love Esquire. The developer released several screenshots, as well as […]
It was me, my mom, and my sister growing up. Like Velvet in Tales of Berseria, I was the middle point of the trio. Unlike Velvet’s family, it wasn’t the youngest I was worried about. It was the oldest—my mom.
