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Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that they will add three titles to their Spring 2019 simulcast lineup. The publisher will stream the following: YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World Million Arthur Season 2 Mix The first three episodes of YU-NO is currently available for Crunchyroll subscribers. Mix and Million Arthur have yet to have their premiere dates … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Adds YU-NO, 2 More To Spring 2019 Simulcasts

Earlier today, news sources in Japan reported that Lupin III creator Monkey Punch (real name Kazuhiko Katō) passed away on April 11. He was 81 when he succumbed to pneumonia. A small private funeral service was held for close family members. A public memorial will be held at a later date. Monkey Punch was born on May 26, 1937 in the town of Hamanaka, Hokkaido. He began drawing … [Read more...] about Lupin III Creator Monkey Punch Passes Away

On April 15, Anime Boston informed exhibitors of a change to their bags policy for the event. In an email obtained by Anime Herald, the convention reveals that, due to an ordinance that went in effect on December 14, 2018, retailers in Boston may no longer give out plastic bags with handles. Rather, retailers and exhibitors may only give out the following types of handled … [Read more...] about Anime Boston Announces Non-Biodegradable Plastic Shopping Bag Ban For Vendors

On April 15, Right Stuf announced that their license for classic anime series Cat’s Eye has expired. The company is selling its remaining stock on DVD for $18.50 per season via the Right Stuf website. Cat’s Eye is a 1983 action-drama based on Tsukasa Hojo’s (City Hunter) manga of the same name. The series, which spans two seasons, was directed by Yoshio Takeuchi (Season … [Read more...] about Right Stuf’s License for Cat’s Eye Expires

Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that Yasuyuki Kosaka’s Hōkago Teibō Nisshi (Afterschool Embankment Journal) will get an anime TV series. A teaser visual, which features the main cast fishing on the pier, as well as a celebratory illustration by Kosaka were both revealed. You can check both out below. Teaser … [Read more...] about Hōkago Teibō Nisshi Gets Anime TV Series

Earlier today, Yahoo! News syndicated an article from the Weekly Bunshun Digital magazine that focuses on studio ufotable. In the piece, Weekly Bunshun alleges that the studio owes 400 million yen ($3,571,683.69 USD) in unpaid taxes, citing a source within the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau. The article alleges that this is just one source of misconduct by the studio. According … [Read more...] about Report: ufotable Owes 400 Million Yen In Unpaid Taxes

Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that rhythm game I★Chu will get an anime TV series, titled I★Chu: Etoile Stage. The first trailer and visual for the work, as well as the main studios behind the project were revealed. We break the details down below. Trailer The 29-second features the project’s lead as he watches in awe at a … [Read more...] about I★Chu Rhythm Game Gets Anime TV series; First Visual & Trailer Revealed

Earlier today, Netflix announced that they will produce a four-episode anime series, titled Eden. A visual, the first staffers, and a brief synopsis were revealed for the project, which launches in 2020. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features a rear shot of a young child, who’s holding hands with two robots. The three overlook a verdant landscape. An … [Read more...] about Netflix Unveils “Eden” Anime

Earlier today, the official High School Fleet anime website updated with a new trailer and visual, as well as the main staff and cast for the film. We break the details down below. Trailer The image flies through shots of the main cast members and cuts of various naval vessels, as an upbeat march plays in the background. Key Visual The image features Akeno Misaki and Mashiro … [Read more...] about High School Fleet Movie Gets Trailer, Visual, Main Cast, & Staff

Earlier today, the official Tokunana (Keishichō Tokumu-bu Tokushu Kyōaku-han Taisaku-Shitsu Dai-Nana-ka -Tokunana-, lit. Metropolitan Police Department Special Division Heinous Crime Investigation Unit Special 7: Tokunana) anime website updated with a new cast member. The series will add Kenji Nomura as Rokusuke “Sniper” Endō. Rokusuke “Sniper” Endō Tokunana will hit Japanese … [Read more...] about Tokunana Anime Casts Kenji Nomura As Rokusuke “Sniper” Nomura

On April 12, Crunchyroll confirmed that they will screen Saga of Tanya the Evil – the Movie as part of their Crunchyroll Movie Night lineup. The film will be shown in five hundred theaters across the United States on May 16, at 7:30PM local time. The film will be accompanied by a video interview with director Yutaka Uemura. Crunchyroll started streaming a trailer for the event, … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Confirms “Saga of Tanya the Evil – the Movie” For Crunchyroll Movie Night

Earlier today, Nozomi Entertainment announced that Erica Schroeder will play the part of Kelly Stownar in their English dub for Emma: A Victorian Romance. William is the fifth cast member confirmed for the adaptation. Right Stuf also revealed that script adaptations for Emma‘s second season are complete. Erica Schroeder has been active in the entertainment industry since 2002. … [Read more...] about Erica Schroeder Plays Kelly Stownar In Nozomi’s Emma: A Victorian Romance Dub

Earlier today, Crunchyroll announced that five titles will join their Spring 2019 simulcast lineup. The publisher will stream the following: Ao-chan Can’t Study! NAMUAMIDABUTSU! -UTENA- Senryu Girl Why the hell are you here, Teacher!? KING OF PRISM -Shiny Seven Stars- KING OF PRISM -Shiny Seven Stars- will launch on April 15. All other shows will be available today. Ao-chan … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Adds Senryu Girl, 4 More To Spring 2019 Simulcasts

Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks sent out an email announcing that their rights to the A-Channel anime have expired. Sentai is currently selling their remaining stock on their website, with the complete collection priced at $11.99 on Blu-Ray and $9.99 on DVD. Sentai will offer the title while supplies last, or until April 30. A-Channel is a 2011 series based on bb Kuroda’s … [Read more...] about Sentai Filmworks’ License for A-Channel Expires