McDonald’s is a very popular restaurant chain in Japan, so it makes sense they’d come out with Happy Meal stickers starring the characters from Demon Slayer, Japan’s current most popular anime and manga. But apparently they’re so popular that not only are stores selling out, …Read more »
Last week Wit Studio announced it was doing another anime adaptation of The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún, this time as a feature length project. They also announced that they would be seeking some of their funding from Kickstarter. If anyone was …Read more »
Normally opening a movie on a Monday is not a good business move. But opening on a Monday did not hurt Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time at all. In fact, IMAX broke records for best opening day in Japan. So far the movie has …Read more »
The Yo-kai Watch franchise is expanding with the new anime series Yo-kai Watch ♪ (notice the music note). It hits Japanese TV on April 9 at 6:25 in the evening, and a new trailer has been released for it. After some flashbacks over the years, …Read more »
There’s nothing quite like the Laid-Back Camp anime, based on the slice-of-life manga by Afro. It has a special relaxing charm to it, and it’s on full display in a short new music video for season 2 titled “Koko nimo Haru ga Kurunda,” or “Spring …Read more »
Kenji is a deadpan, lethargic high school boy who hangs out with his friends, plays video games, and has bullies in his life. He barely talks sometimes, and he’ll just stare for long segments without expression. At first it’s a little odd. Then you realize …Read more »
Saizō Harawata and Miyakokasiwa’s Battle in 5 Seconds After Meeting manga was previously announced for an anime adaptation, and now it has a season lined up for this year. According to Shogakukan’s Manga ONE app, the series will officially premiere this summer. The manga first …Read more »
An anime adaptation of LINK and Kotaro Shono’s World’s End Harem manga is on the way later this year, and the latest update is here to add in six more cast members. More details on the series will follow at this month’s online-only AnimeJapan 2021 …Read more »
As a celebration for the completion of Evangelion, company F:Nex is coming out with large models of Rei Ayanami and an Evangelion. The Rei is just under five feet three inches tall and is supposed to be “the cutest Rei Ayanami.” The Evangelion is about …Read more »
The manga Kentō Ankoku Den Cestvs and Kendo Shitō Den Cestvs are being adapted into the anime Cestvs: The Roman Fighter, which will debut on Japanese TV at 12:55 AM April 15. The anime’s first full promotional trailer has been released, and it includes a …Read more »
The third season of Kingdom began airing last year, but remained unfinished because of COVID-19. Though production was slowed down, the whole third season is now ready to air. It will debut in Japan on April 4 (well, technically early morning April 5), with Funimation …Read more »
Kore Yamazaki, the mangaka behind The Ancient Magus’ Bride, has a lot going on right now. For starters, The Ancient Magus’ Bride is receiving a new anime project, debuting in September. The first step of the new project will be the original anime DVD Mahō …Read more »
Three years ago the government of Kyoto, Japan started the Digital Amusement award, which is meant to honor young people in Kyoto and their creative works. This year’s grand prize, called the Kyoto Governor’s Award, goes to Violet Evergarden: The Movie from Kyoto Animation. Violet …Read more »
Hatena’s second major single is “Koe dakega” (“Only the Voice”), which also doubles as the ending theme song for the second season of the Dr. STONE anime adaptation. The song was inspired by the cool, calm, curious, and passionate demeanor of Dr. STONE protagonist Senku, …Read more »
It takes a special kind of series to reel newcomers into the world of anime. Maybe it’s a shonen series with high-octane action, or something classic with undeniable heart. In some cases it could even be a madcap comedy that would fit right in next …Read more »
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