The Quintessential Quintuplets are returning for a second season of quintessentialness. Today the second season, called The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬, revealed a new TV teaser and visual. The series, originally set for October before a COVID-19-related delay, will now debut in January. Starring the cast …Read more »
Woof Woof! The Bungo Stray Dogs comedy spinoff, Bungo Stray Dogs Wan!, just revealed its cast, staff and release window. The series, which will be based on the manga of the same name by Kanaineko, portrays the Bungo Stray Dogs boys in super-deformed, uh, form, …Read more »
Last week, Sega announced plans to produce a live-action Yakuza film in conjunction with 1212 Entertainment and Wild Sheep Content. While a Hollywood take on one of the company’s most successful series seems like a no-brainer, not everyone was convinced about the prospect. It didn’t …Read more »
Hopefully you haven’t had your fill of anime idols, because the new show Idolls! / IDOL SURVIVAL now has a start date. Shin-Ei Animation’s very first idol-themed anime will make its debut on BS Asahi in Japan in January 2021, and a special program is …Read more »
Rick and Morty season four is now out on Blu-ray, and it includes a special extra: the “Samurai & Shogun” Rick and Morty anime short done by director Kaichi Satō and Studio DEEN. The five-minute short, which is available on Adult Swim’s YouTube, has the characters …Read more »
Otaku USA was one of the first American outlets to cover the 59-foot tall, giant moving Gundam robot in Yokohama. Since then the story’s been picked up by everything from CNN to The New York Post to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. And we’re …Read more »
It was surely only a matter of time, but god of manga Osamu Tezuka is being conducted into the Harvey Awards graphic novel Hall of Fame. Macoto Tezuka, Representative Director of the Osamu Tezuka Cultural Foundation, gave a lengthy statement. “We the family of Osamu …Read more »
Pokémon news was expected today, but what fans weren’t ready for was an exciting, and even touching Pokémon music video. Right after more information was revealed about plans for the second Sword and Shield DLC, the electrifying video was showcased, featuring the music of BUMP …Read more »
The Rose of Versailles, which first began serialization in 1972, helped revolutionize shojo manga and has influenced the genre ever since. Now the series is finally coming out in English, packaged in beautiful hardcover omnibus editions that include many colored pages. This review looks at …Read more »
Naruto fans and newcomers alike will soon be able to enjoy the orange-clad ninja’s adventure from the very beginning, because the original anime is about to make its Blu-ray debut! VIZ Media has the first Naruto Blu-ray set lined up for a fall release, and …Read more »
A few days ago we shared the first English dubbed and subbed trailers for Lupin III: The First, which at the time was just listed as “coming soon” from GKIDS. Now the distributor is back with official dates, lining the feature up for select theaters …Read more »
Funimation streaming services are about to make a move to some new regions. The company announced plans to expand into Latin America—including Mexico and Brazil—starting this December, adding more exposure to the list of territories that currently include the United States, Canada, U.K. Ireland, Australia, …Read more »
With the latest numbers now in, it’s safe to say the A Certain Scientific Railgun anime is really popular amongst anime fans in China. According to a recent tweet from the official account, the series has been viewed over 300 million times on Chinese streaming platform …Read more »
A handful of residents in Japan are in hot water after allegedly selling fake Demon Slayer figures. On Friday, The Mainichi Shimbun reported that eight folks across six prefectures were arrested on suspicion of selling the figures and violating the copyright of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu …Read more »
Since last year, news around Kyoto Animation often stems around the horror it experienced in its arson attack and how it’s working to rebuild. But here’s a story that’s a bit more cheerful: A Japanese survey sought to figure out fans’ most beloved KyoAni works, …Read more »
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