Miko Yasu’s Police in a Pod manga has an anime adaptation in the works, and the first promo is here along with some new information. The English-subtitled trailer reveals plans for a January 2022 premiere, as well some more details on the cast and staff …Read more »
The Saiyuki Reload -ZEROIN- anime is on the way to Japan in January 2022 to adapt the “Even a Worm” arc of Kazuya Minekura’s manga, and it’s bringing a couple hitmakers along to provide theme songs. The official website revealed the performers of the opening …Read more »
With a ton of hits under her belt—including the record-breaking theme for Demon Slayer and its anime film, Mugen Train—LiSA isn’t slowing down at all. The latest from the artist is “Yuke” (“Go”), which serves as the theme song for the upcoming Sword Art Online …Read more »
Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt are professional voice actors in hits like Naruto and Boruto, coauthors on two books about voice-over (Voice-Over Voice Actor: What It’s Like Behind the Mic and Voice-Over Voice Actor: The Extended Edition), and also husband and wife. And they’re about …Read more »
Samus Aran is back in action! Metroid Dread is out on the Nintendo Switch, and fans of the classic series can roll and shoot their way through new hordes of alien enemies. And it’s made us want even more sci-fi action — alien and otherwise. Here …Read more »
Piano vocal unit duo Kitri—which consists of older sister Mona and younger sister Hina—provided one of the two ED theme songs for the Komi Can’t Communicate anime. After “Sympathy” was used in the first episode, Kitri’s “Hikare inochi” took over starting at the end of …Read more »
A new idol project is on the way as a collaboration between Toei Animation and advertising agency Sotsu, merging two of the roughly 15 proposals put together by Toei’s new R&D team, PEROS (Prototyping and Experimental Research in Oizumi Studio) and young producers from Sotsu. …Read more »
While Disney has been involved with anime in the past, its streaming service Disney+ is officially kicking off its foray into the world of simulcasting. The service is looking to get things started in full force in 2022, and has already revealed a handful of …Read more »
In September, we got a peek at some teaser art for episode 1000 of the One Piece anime, which is set to air in Japan on November 21, followed by streaming in the rest of the world. With the great battle of the Straw Hats …Read more »
Disney Twisted Wonderland is a mobile game that puts villains from various Disney films into an “academy adventure,” complete with battles and rhythm game elements. It first launched in Japan in March 2020, and now it’s officially getting its own anime adaptation. The original game …Read more »
Following up on its announcement back in July, a promo is here for the Summer Time Rendering anime, which is based on the Shonen Jump+ manga by Yasuki Tanaka. The main staff has also been revealed, with Ayumu Watanabe directing, Hiroshi Seko writing, and Miki …Read more »
More high-stakes gambling is on the table with the announcement that Sentai Filmworks has licensed the Kakegurui XX anime. Studio MAPPA’s sequel has been acquired for the United States, Canada, and Latin America, with a home video release lined up for Q1 2022. Yuichiro Hayashi …Read more »
Over in Japan, the Demon Slayer movie and two Demon Slayer specials were recently aired during prime time. The franchise’s many fans surely enjoyed this, but some viewers complained about it to the Broadcasting Ethics and Program Improvement Organization. The org additionally goes by the …Read more »
Fans of Doraemon would be familiar with the Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door in Japanese), a special portal that allows you spectacular traveling abilities. Recently something that looks very similar to the Anywhere Door has been set up in the Saruka Park in Hirakawa, Japan, and …Read more »
Like most institutes of higher learning, Cross Academy offers both day and night lessons, but there are secrets beating within the heart of the appropriately named Night Class. Once twilight hits, an elite group of incredibly beautiful students emerge, and you can find out what’s …Read more »
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