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You have my shield… but not my axe! Earlier today, the official The Rising of The Shield Hero anime website updated with a new trailer and visual, as well as several cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The 90-second promo offers a look at the show in action, as character dialogue provides the main story beats. Theme song Rise by Madkid kicks in at the … [Read more...] about The Rising of The Shield Hero Gets Second Trailer, Key visual, 3 Cast Members

The knights of the zodiac shall answer the call to duty once more. Earlier today, Netflix started streaming a teaser trailer for Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac. The 84-second promo is English-dubbed, and previews the show’s main plot via character dialogue. Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac hits Netflix in Summer 2019. Yoshiharu Ashino (D.Gray-man Hallow, Tweeny Witches) … [Read more...] about Netflix Streams 2019 “Saint Seiya” Anime Trailer

Yen Press is bringing some explosive news this weekend. No, it’s not Joker in Smash Bros. Earlier today, Yen Press announced that they acquired the rights to Natsume Akatsuki and illustrator Kurone Mishima’s KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! (Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Bakuen wo!) light novels. The first book is slated to hit stores on June 18, 2019. KonoSuba: An … [Read more...] about Yen Press Picks Up KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Novels

Earlier today, the official Shonen Jump Twitter account updated with a video from Vice President of Viz Media’s Global Shonen Jump division, Hisashi Sasaki. In the video, Sasaki announced that the publication is relaunching as of December 17. Going forward, Shonen Jump will be a free service, which will offer chapters of manga on the same day as they hit stores in Japan. The … [Read more...] about Shonen Jump to Relaunch As Free SimulPub Service

Now, nobody has an excuse to miss You’re Under Arrest! Earlier today, VRV announced that they added HIDIVE’s entire streaming library to their digital platform. More than 500 titles were added to the service, including Aura Battler Dunbine, Clannad, Anonymous Noise, Patlabor, and You’re Under Arrest!. Both subtitled and dubbed versions of shows are available, where applicable. … [Read more...] about VRV Adds Entire HIDIVE Digital Library

So, I think it’s fair to say that we can get hyped for this one. Earlier today, Netflix announced that a new Ghost in the Shell anime is in the works. The new project, titled Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, will be a 3D CGI anime that’s currently slated to hit Netflix worldwide in 2020. A key visual, as well as the first crew members were confirmed for the project. We break the … [Read more...] about Netflix Announces “Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045” For 2020

Look to the skies, lest you miss the action! Earlier today, the official Kouya no Kotobuki Hikoutai (Kotobuki’s Wilderness Squadron, lit. Kotobuki Squadron in the Wilderness) anime website updated with a new teaser trailer, as well as visuals for two aircraft and details on the show’s premiere schedule. We break the details down below. Trailer The 83-second promo introduces the … [Read more...] about Kouya no Kotobuki Hikoutai Anime Gets Second Trailer, 1/13/2019 Premiere

Hyakkimaru’s journey begins anew in the new year. Earlier today, the official Dororo anime website updated with a new key visual and trailer, as well as several cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The minute-long teaser highlights the treacherous journey that awaits Hyakkimaru and Dororo as they seek Hyakkimaru’s body parts. Opening theme song Kaen (Flame) by … [Read more...] about Dororo Gets New Trailer, Key Visual, 4 Cast Members

This is amazing, but expect the norm: be happy for the nomination, don’t get upset if it doesn’t win. Earlier today, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the full list of nominees for this year’s Golden Globe Awards. Mamoru Hosoda’s Mirai was nominated for Best Animated Feature, and runs against four other films: Incredibles 2 Isle of Dogs Ralph Breaks the … [Read more...] about Mamoru Hosoda’s “Mirai” Nominated For Golden Globe

It’s a story that seems familiar, yet somehow different… Earlier today, Funimation started streaming an English-subtitled trailer for the 2019 Fruits Basket anime. The 45-second promo offers a brief glimpse of Tohru, Yuki, Shigure, and Kyo. Funimation also revealed character visuals for the four characters, which feature their human and animal forms (where applicable). You can … [Read more...] about 2019 Fruits Basket Anime Gets First Trailer, Character Visuals

Love may be war, but we can adore this new visual! Earlier today, the official Kaguya-sama: Love Is War (Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen) anime website updated with a new key visual, as well as details on the show’s premiere. The image features the main cast, standing in a grand room. A neon heart can be seen traced in the air. Kaguya-sama: Love Is … [Read more...] about Kaguya-sama: Love is War Anime Gets New Visual, 1/9/2018 Premiere

Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that Masakuni Igarashi’s Senryū Shōjo (Senryū Girl) will get an anime TV series. The first cast and crew members were revealed, along with a key visual. We break the details down below. Visual The image features lead character Nanako Yukishiro standing under the cherry blossoms. She’s holding … [Read more...] about Masakuni Igarashi’s Senryū Shōjo Gets Anime TV series; First Cast, Crew & Visual Revealed

So, this was unexpected! Earlier today, Pony Canyon took to Facebook to announce that they licensed RoboHachi. The publisher started streaming a subtitled version of the first trailer, which you can check out below. Robihachi will hit Japanese TV in Spring 2019. Shinji Takamatsu (Gintama, Nanbaka) will direct the project at Studio Comet, with Yuuko Yahiro (Attack on Titan: … [Read more...] about Pony Canyon USA Licenses RobiHachi

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Earlier today, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (Academy Museum, henceforth) announced their plans for their grand opening in 2019. In their announcement, facility spokespeople stated that the $388 million facility aims to become “the first institution of its scope and scale devoted to the past, present, and future of cinema.” Museum … [Read more...] about Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to Open With Hayao Miyazaki Exhibit

On December 3, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that Ao-chan Can’t Study! (Midarana Ao-chan wa Benkyō ga Dekinai) will get an anime TV series. The first key visual, as well as the main staff were revealed for the project. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features titular Ao Midarana on the floor, hunched over and … [Read more...] about Ao-chan Can’t Study! Gets Anime TV Series (NSFW)

Move over, Goku and company, because we have new faces in the Dragon Ball world! Earlier today, Funimation took to Twitter to announce several cast members for the English dub of Dragon Ball Super: Broly. The film will feature the following: Gine (Goku’s Mother): Emily Neves Cheelai: Erica Lindbeck Lemo: Bruce Carey Kikono: Sonny Franks Berryblue: Veronica Taylor The publisher … [Read more...] about Funimation Announces 5 New Dragon Ball Super: Broly Dub Cast Members