On October 11, an official website opened its doors to announce that Yūki Yaku and illustrator Fly’s Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki (Jaku-chara Tomozaki-kun) light novels will get an anime adaptation. A key visual was revealed, which depicts the titular Tomozaki and the show’s female lead. A secondary visual, which depicts the main cast was also revealed. You can check it out … [Read more...] about Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki Gets Anime Adaptation
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[Podcast] Chatty AF 100: Jupiter Ascending Retrospective
Our 100th episode special, featuring all of our regular hosts—Dee, Caitlin, Chiaki, Peter, and Vrai—looking back on the 2015 shoujo anime epic, Jupiter Ascending! … [Read more...] about [Podcast] Chatty AF 100: Jupiter Ascending Retrospective
Darwin’s Game Co-Creator To Pen Anime Adaptation
On October 11, the official Darwin’s Game anime website announced that series co-creator Shū Miyama will write every episode of the show. The series is slated for a January 2020 release. Miyama, who went under the pen name Ginko, is one half of the FLIPFLOPS manga group. Miyama writes the stories, while Yuki Takahata provides artwork. Two cast members were confirmed for the … [Read more...] about Darwin’s Game Co-Creator To Pen Anime Adaptation
[Review] Stars Align – Episode 1
What’s it about? When the student council president announces that clubs will receive funding based on how much passion and success they have, it looks like that’ll be it for the notoriously terrible boys’ soft tennis club. Team captain Toma Shinjo is the only one of them with any sort of skill, and he isn’t ready to just let go. When his old friend Maki moves to town, it seems … [Read more...] about [Review] Stars Align – Episode 1
[Review] Stand My Heroes: Piece of Truth – Episode 1
What’s it about? Rei is a rookie in the Drug Investigation Unit, but is now on involuntary leave after her mistake jeopardized a major bust. It doesn’t seem to make any sense that she’d be chosen to pick out potential members for STAND, the new unit being formed to investigate drug-related crimes. But, even though she may not have the best instincts, she is special in one way: … [Read more...] about [Review] Stand My Heroes: Piece of Truth – Episode 1
P.A. Works Announces Appare-Ranman! Anime; First Trailer, Visual, & Staff Revealed
Earlier today, an official website and Twitter account opened their doors to announce that P.A. Works is producing an original anime TV series titled Appare-Ranman! The first visual and trailer, along with the main staffers were revealed. We break the details down below. Trailer The 95-second promo opens with a montage that highlights the main cast members, before cutting … [Read more...] about P.A. Works Announces Appare-Ranman! Anime; First Trailer, Visual, & Staff Revealed
Project Sakura Wars Cast Adds Mayu Yoshioka, 1 More; New Trailers & Details Revealed
On October 11, Sega hosted their eighth Project Sakura Wars streaming event. During the show, the publisher revealed two cast members, two teaser trailers, and information on the world of the game. Trailers Two promos were revealed: one that introduces the new cast members, and one that introduces the world outside the Imperial Theater. Cast … [Read more...] about Project Sakura Wars Cast Adds Mayu Yoshioka, 1 More; New Trailers & Details Revealed
Dorohedoro Gets New Trailer, Staff, & Cast Members
On October 11, the official Dorohedoro anime website updated with a new trailer and visual, along with several cast and crew members. We break the details down below. Trailer The 103-second promo introduces the major cast members and the basic plot, using character dialogue to drive the core story beats. Key Visual Two visuals were revealed. One features the cast bursting … [Read more...] about Dorohedoro Gets New Trailer, Staff, & Cast Members
Sega Streams Project Sakura Wars Character Song For Azami
On October 11, Sega’s official YouTube channel updated with a new teaser video. The two-minute promo is a music video for the Azami’s character song Ninja Azami. Hibiku Yamamura, who plays Azami in-game, is the lead singer. Project Sakura Wars will hit Japanese retailers on December 12. A standard and Limited Edition are both planned for the project. The Limited Edition will … [Read more...] about Sega Streams Project Sakura Wars Character Song For Azami
[Review] Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle – Episode 1
What’s it about? Ash isn’t really sure who he is, or why he’s here. He’s on his way to the planet of Naverius with his squad of ARKS peacekeepers as a foot soldier who ensures people’s safety across the universe. Although Naverius is supposed to be safe, giant bug-like monsters attack their squad, leaving only him and his partner Alfis alive. Backup arrives from ARKS, and it … [Read more...] about [Review] Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle – Episode 1
[Review] Blade of the Immortal – Episode 1
What’s it about? In order to get revenge for her murdered parents, Asano Rin hires an immortal samurai named Manji to take down their killers. … [Read more...] about [Review] Blade of the Immortal – Episode 1
[Review] Assassins Pride – Episode 1
What’s it about? Kufa Vampir arrives in the lamp-lit city-state Flandore to serve as tutor and servant to Melida Angel. Melida struggles to use magic, an ability she should have inherited from her royal lineage. Kufa finds Melida truly lacks any aptitude for magic, thereby proving his employer’s hunch that she is an illegitimate daughter of commoners. Though he is ordered to … [Read more...] about [Review] Assassins Pride – Episode 1
Shinkai’s “Weathering With You” Gets English Trailer, 1/17/2020 Premiere
Earlier today, GKIDS announced that Weathering With You will hit North American theaters on January 17, 2020. The publisher streamed an English-subtitled trailer for the film, which you can check out below. Weathering With You opened in Japanese theaters on on July 19. Makoto Shinkai directed the film and wrote the scripts at CoMix Wave Films, with Masayoshi Tanaka (anohana: … [Read more...] about Shinkai’s “Weathering With You” Gets English Trailer, 1/17/2020 Premiere
Ultramarine Magmell Launches on Netflix
Earlier today, Netflix started streaming Ultramarine Magmell worldwide on their digital platform. The series is available in its entirety in Japanese, English, German, Spanish, and French. Subtitles are available in English, Japanese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Ultramarine Magmell aired in the Spring 2019 broadcast season. Hayato Date (Naruto, … [Read more...] about Ultramarine Magmell Launches on Netflix
[Review] Africa Salaryman – Episode 1
What’s it about? King of the jungle, meet the concrete jungle! Lion, Toucan, and Lizard work in an everyday corporate office. Lion looks scary, but he’s a big fuzzy teddy… uh… lion. Toucan drives a fancy car, wears expensive suits, and wants to marry rich. Lizard is just trying to be a normal guy, but it’s tough when Toucan uses his detachable tail as an easy escape from tough … [Read more...] about [Review] Africa Salaryman – Episode 1
[Review] NO GUNS LIFE – Episode 1
What’s it about? Inui Juuzo is a relic from another age, modified during the Great War to be a literal weapon. Since the war, society has restructured itself under the Berühren Corporation. Those who take its offers of body modification are known as “Extended.” Juuzo’s aimless days are changed forever when he meets the runaway subject of Berühren’s more sinister, secret … [Read more...] about [Review] NO GUNS LIFE – Episode 1
[Review] Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia – Episode 1
What’s it about? Ritsuka Fujimura and Mash Kyrielight are facing the seventh and final singularity, and they have a tough job ahead of them. They travel through time to Uruk in the time of Babylon, in order to stop King Gilgamesh and recover the Holy Grail. Things seem a little off, however, when they arrive in a ruined small town, and then even more off when a scantily clad … [Read more...] about [Review] Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia – Episode 1
High School Fleet Movie Gets New Visual, 6 Cast Members
Earlier today, the official High School Fleet anime website updated with a new key visual, as well as six cast members and details on the film’s theme songs. We break the details down below. Key Visual The image features the main cast members standing on a verdant hillside as they look down at a glimmering harbor. A battleship sits dead center. Cast The film will add the … [Read more...] about High School Fleet Movie Gets New Visual, 6 Cast Members
GKIDS Gives Promare Encore Theatrical Screening On 12/8/2019
Earlier today, GKIDS took to Twitter to announce that Promare will get an encore theatrical run. The publisher is partnering with Fathom Events to host a subtitled screening of the film on December 8, 2019. Tickets will go on sale via the Promare film’s website on November 1. The event will include new content that was not shown in the debut run. Promare hits theaters in North … [Read more...] about GKIDS Gives Promare Encore Theatrical Screening On 12/8/2019
Aniplex of America Unveils Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Dub Cast
Earlier today, Aniplex of America announced their English dub cast for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The series will star the following: Tanjiro Kamado: Zach Aguilar Nezuko Kamado: Abby Trott Zenitsu Agatsuma: Aleks Le Inosuke Hashibira: Bryce Papenbrook Giyu Tomioka: Johnny Young Bosch Sakonji Urokodaki: Brook Chalmers Steve Staley is directing the adaptation. Aniplex … [Read more...] about Aniplex of America Unveils Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Dub Cast