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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Well, then… I’m not sure what to say, here. On June 26, a listing for Kunihiko Ikuhara and Akiko Morishima’s Yurikuma Arashi manga launched on Amazon. According to the listing, the series will launch on January 22, 2019 under the title Yuri Bear Storm. TOKYOPOP is listed as the publisher for the project. Anime News […]
It’s just a bunch of guys, having a conversation… I think. Earlier today, the official Shinya! Tensai Bakabon (Late Night! Tensai Bakabon) anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The two-minute trailer features Bakabon’s Father exchanging banter with various neighbors. Shinya! Tensai Bakabon will hit Japanese TV on July 10. The full broadcast schedule […]
You know what? I am not touching this name with a ten-foot pole. Go nuts, internet. On June 25, J-Novel Club announced that they picked up the global English digital rights to Fuminori Teshima and illustrator COMTA’s An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Slave Elf Bride (Maō no ore ga dorei Erufu o yome […]
Mental illness is a part of life for many people, yet it’s still a taboo topic that has a lot of stigma attached to it. Often times in fiction it’s portrayed through a “crazy” person, and there haven’t really been a lot of realistic discussions about it. Anime is no exception.
Soon, true love shall bloom anew. Earlier today, the official Bloom Into You (Yagate Kimi ni Naru) anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The minute-long promo introduces the main voice cast for the show. Bloom Into You will hit Japanese TV in October. Makoto Katō (Beautiful Bones: Sakurako’s Investigation) is directing the project […]
It’s time to meet the vampires who live nearby. No, I’m not talking about the folks that hang out at Denny’s after midnight. Earlier today, the official Tonari no Kyūketsuki-san (Ms. vampire who lives in my neighborhood, lit. My Neighbor Ms. Vampire) anime website updated with the show’s main cast and crew, as well as […]
A few new faces have appeared on this quirky highway. (Alternate take: “wait a minute… penguins can’t fly! Penguins can’t fly!”) Earlier today, the Penguin Highway anime film’s official website updated with a new key visual and trailer, as well as seven new cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The 90-second promo […]
This week: the main romance of Banana Fish, suggestions on how to oppose fascism, and the stigma against single mothers in Japan. And a kitten, because this has been a rough week.
We’re taking a tiny glimpse into the future, it seems. Earlier today, the official Free! Dive to the Future anime website updated with a new teaser trailer. The 87-second promo introduces the major concepts, with character dialogue providing the core story beats. Theme song Heading to Over by OLDCODEX plays as a background track. Free! […]
