Soon, the promised flower will bloom once again to the cheers of many. Earlier today, Anime Expo announced that they will host the US premiere of Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms. The film will be screened on July 6, at 6:30PM in Video 1. The show will be followed by a Q&A session with […]
I’m guessing you didn’t expect to hear that today! Tech news source Recode reports that AT&T intends to purchase Crunchyroll parent company Otter Media in its entirety. The telecom giant currently co-owns Otter with The Chernin Group. The purchase would give AT&T full control of Crunchyroll and FullScreen, among other organizations. According to Recode, the […]
Mr. Deer, you are the king of kings! Or something! Earlier today, Kadokawa announced that Nahoko Uehashi’s Shika no Ou (The Deer King) novel series will receive an anime adaptation. As of press time, no further details have been announced. Shika no Ou began publication in 2015 under Kadokawa’s main imprint. The series currently spans […]
It’s really fascinating, how the body functions… wait. That’s not how it works. That’s not how anything works! Earlier today, Aniplex of America announced that they will stream Cells At Work! on Crunchyroll. The series will launch as a simulcast on July 7 at 9:30AM Pacific (12:30PM Eastern). In addition, Aniplex will host a Cells […]
It’s official: cute mummies are out, and adorable ghosts are totes in this summer. Earlier today, Aniplex of America announced that Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs will stream as part of Crunchyroll’s Summer 2018 simulcast lineup. The series will kick off on July 14 at 9:00AM Pacific (Noon Eastern). Aniplex of America describes the […]
With a myriad of of erotic games in existence—many of them featuring questionable consent or sexual assault—both the writing and gameplay of Cute Demon Crashers refreshingly embody the core principles of sex positivity, making for a uniquely positive player experience.
This lovely tale of teen romance will be hitting a ruly grand stage. Anime Expo announced that Kase-san And Morning Glories (Asagao to Kase-san) will make its United States début at Anime Expo 2018. The screening, which will be held on July 8, will be attended by Takuya Satō and producer Yūsuke Terada. Anime Expo […]
It’s time to meet these familiar faces once again. Earlier today, the live-action Bleach movie’s official website updated with a trio of trailers. Each of the promos highlights a different lead character. Ichigo Rukia Uryū Ishida Bleach hits Japanese theaters on July 20. The feature will adapt the manga’s first arc, also known as the […]
Worry not, anime fans! Tsuttsun and Iroha will continue their story next year. Earlier today, the Real Girl (3D Kanojo) anime’s official Twitter account announced that the show will return for a second season. The new run will air in January 2019 on NTV’s AnichU block. A visual commemorating the announcement was also revealed, which […]
This week: the effects of white foreigner fetishization for Asian American students in Japan, anti-Blackness in the cosplay community, and bad behavior by male Love Live! fans in Japan.
J-Novel Club announced that they acquired the global English digital rights to Supana Onikage and illustrator Youta’s Lazy Dungeon Master (Zettai ni hatarakitakunai danjonmasutā ga damin o musaboru made) light novels. The first volume is available for J-Novel Club subscribers, and a preview is available for all readers. The first volume will hit retailers as an […]
Today, we get a look at three of these seven stories. Earlier today, the official K anime website updated with a trio of teaser trailers for the K: Seven Stories film project. Promos for the first three pictures were revealed, which you can check out below. Episode 1: R:B ~Blaze~ Episode 2: SIDE:BLUE ~Tenrō no […]
The monster girls will rise once again to reign over the anime world. Earlier today, the official Kaijū Girls ~Ultra Kaijū Gijinka Keikaku~ website updated with a new key visual for Kaiju Girls (Black), as well as details on the title’s premiere. We break the details down below. Key Visual The new visual features the […]
It looks like HoriPro is taking this show on the road. Earlier today, talent agency HoriPro announced that they opened a new subsidiary. The company, which is called HoriPro International, is a wholly-owned operation that is tasked with cultivating overseas talent. Specifically, the organization will primarily be operating in the greater Asian region. Eighteen artists […]
It looks like this agency has a round of new hires to announce! Earlier today, the official Muhyo & Roji’s Bureau of Supernatural Investigation (Muhyo to Roji no Mahōritsu Sōdan Jimusho) anime website updated with six new cast members. The series will add the following: Tiki: Tetsuharu Ohta Kenji: Kouhei Amasaki Maeda: Yōji Ueda Furuya: […]
Get ready, folks, because two new employees are joining this quirky company. Earlier today, the official Cells At Work! anime website updated with a new key visual and trailer, as well as a pair of cast members. We break the details down below. Trailer The 103-second teaser offers an overview of the show’s core concepts, […]
Wherever a phantom may go, the darkness will always welcome them. Earlier today, the official Phantom in the Twilight anime website updated with seven new cast members. The series will add the following: Heishin: Junichi Suwabe Chris: Yuuki Ono Shinyao: Manaka Iwami Helsing: Rikiya Koyama Backup: Kousuke Toriumi Shah / Rijan: Yui Horie George L. […]
Part 3 of the 4-part watchalong of Ouran High School Host Club with Amelia, Dee, and special guests Alexis Pratt and Isaac Akers! Refreshing points are both given and revoked as the team travels through cute B&Bs, surprise department stores, touching flashbacks, and…sigh. Lobelia Academy again.
It’s official: the Bean Bandit rides once more! At 11:21AM Eastern (8:21AM Pacific), the Kickstarter campaign for Kenichi Sonoda’s Bean Bandit anime came to a close. The project managed to bring in ¥23,343,872 ($210,922.72 USD) across 1,928 backers with an average contribution of ¥12,107.82 ($109.40 USD) per backer. The campaign originally had a funding goal […]
