Digimon Adventure tri. was the last project before the next project, after all! Earlier today, the official Digimon Adventure Twitter account announced that a new project for the franchise is in the works. The tweet reads [Announcement] The adventure is starting to evolve further – a new project begins! Digimon Adventure just wrapped on a […]
In Laid-Back Camp, the main characters’ relationship develops over the course of the series becomes a rewarding story about female closeness; Ms. Koizumi, on the other hand, sticks to the status quo established in its premiere, which creates a stale and repetitive story that perpetuates negative tropes about queer women.
Whether you’re out to catch ’em all, or ready to become the next great hero, Viz Media has you covered this Free Comic Book Day. Earlier today, Viz Media announced that they’ll release a pair of manga samplers for this year’s Free Comic Book Day. The company will release a Pokémon Sun & Moon sampler, […]
It’s a trip worthy of nyanpasu… or something! Earlier today, the official Non Non Biyori movie website updated with a new key visual. The image features the major cast members as they relax in a lush tropical setting. In addition, the site announced that advanced ticket sales will begin on May 19. Folks who purchase […]
These masked musicians are ready to make magic happen for the folks slaving away in the human body. Earlier today, musician duo ClariS hosted a concert at the Zepp Tokyo Concert Hall. Before the pair started an encore performance, ClariS announced that they will perform the closing theme song for Cells At Work! (Hataraku Saibo). […]
No longer shall we say “good day.” Earlier today, Right Stuf’s Nozomi Entertainment label announced that their license for Maria Watches Over Us (Maria-sama ga Miteru) is expiring. The company is selling their remaining stock of the title’s DVD sets for $12 each, as of press time. Maria Watches Us is based on Oyuki Konno’s […]
Sometimes, it’s just easier to pay upfront… Earlier today, HIDIVE announced that they launched an annual membership plan. Under the new plan, customers can pay $47.88 upfront for a full year of service. The standard plan is currently priced at $4.99 per month ($59.88 per year). Yesterday, HIDIVE launched on Amazon’s Kindle Fire TV and […]
In February, smartphone game Azur Lane launched South Korea, following releases in China and Japan. The game featured artwork by Korean artist Nardack (Isekai Cheat Magician, 2015’s Snow Miku design), which was used as the image for the game’s main page. Nardack published the piece in a Tweet celebrating the game’s launch on March 19. […]
Interesting. I guess VRV or FunimationNow isn’t a must for dub fans this season. Earlier today, Amazon updated with listings for two shows in Funimation’s SimulDub lineup. The following are available for purchase from the retailers: Steins;Gate 0 High School DxD HERO Steins;Gate 0‘s SimulDub launched on April 30. High School DxD HERO kicked off […]
A hundred slumber in a kingdom of dreams… Earlier today, the official 100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams (Yume Ōkoku to Nemureru 100-Nin no Ōji-sama) anime website updated with the show’s first cast members. The series will star the following: Heroine: Haruka Kimura Avi: Kenichi Suzumura Navi: Daiki Yamashita Kenichi Suzumura and Daiki […]
It looks like this venue’s going to have a strong soundtrack to go along with it. Earlier today, Japanese radio program “A&G Artist Zone YURiKA no The Catch” unveiled the theme song artists for the upcoming Hanebad! anime TV series. YURiKA will perform the show’s opening theme, while Yuiko Ōhara provides the closing theme. Hanebad! […]
The Dominion Tank Police OVA was released in 1989 and tells the near-future tale of tank-equipped law enforcement. This isn’t exactly an outlier for a bubble-era OVA production—but it is precisely those standard trappings which help make its female protagonist and central message so potent.
Some big news for the two shots. Earlier today, the official Yu Yu Hakusho website updated with new details on the upcoming OVA project, as well as a full version of the key visual. We break the details down below: Key Visual Cast The following will reprise their roles in the OVAs: Yusuke Urameshi: Nozomu […]
It looks like the fire is spreading at HIDIVE. Earlier today, HIDIVE announced that they launched an Amazon Fire OS enabled app. The service is now available on Amazon Fire OS devices, which currently enjoy a customer-base of 30+ million. Specifically, the app is avaialble on both the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick (2nd […]
ゴゴゴゴゴゴゴゴゴ intensifies. Earlier today, Viz Media announced that they’re partnering with SCRAP Entertainment to present a Real Escape Game based on JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. The game, titled JoJo’s Bizarre Escape: The Hotel, will be set up at FanimeCon and Anime Expo. Ticket prices are as follows: FanimeCon: $28 Anime Expo: $40 JoJo’s Bizarre Escape: The […]
Nevermind the name – we’re in a hurry to shout out this reveal. Earlier today, Sentai Filmworks unveiled their English dub cast for Anonymous Noise. The series will star the following: Nino: Juliet Simmons Yuzu: Bryson Baugus Momo: Houston Hayes Haruyoshi: Benjamin McLaughlin Kuro: Blake Shepard Miou: Amanda Lee Mikota: Greg Cote Young Mikota: Carli […]
Well, now we know why the Bebop crew was living on bell peppers and beef, without the beef… Earlier today, Funimation opened reservations for their Cowboy Bebop 20th anniversary sets. As previously reported, three sets are available. That said, it appears that Funimation’s official price for the top tier is $550, as opposed to the […]
This week: a Universal Fan Con postmortem, a modern history of romance games, and why Aggretsuko is great.
Yeah, no snark here. This is never fun. Yesterday’s update on the The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar (Hyakuren no Haō to Seiyaku no Valkyria) anime website contained a notice that the voice actor for Linnea will be replaced. The character’s voice is being listed as “To Be Decided”. Previously, it was confirmed […]
So, ah… why do I get the feeling that this isn’t a series that people think hard about? Earlier today, the official The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar (Hyakuren no Haō to Seiyaku no Valkyria) anime website announced that the series will hit Japanese TV in July 2018. In addition, the site updated […]
