When the fish disappear from our planet, where will they go? In the world of Sora to Umi no Aida, space is the place, and it takes a mix of astronaut and fisher skills to catch ’em. That’s where the six young women at the …Read more »
Based on the visual novel by Frontwing and Prototype, the ISLAND anime is set to make its debut this July. Since the series will be streaming on Crunchyroll, the Crunchyroll Collection YouTube channel shared a new English-subtitled preview. Keiichiro Kawaguchi (Sket Dance) helms the series, with …Read more »
Fans of the Encouragement of Climb anime—based on the Yama no Susume manga by Shiro—can look forward to more soon. The series is coming back to TV in Japan next month, with a premiere on Tokyo MX and other stations set for July 2. The …Read more »
Have you been keeping up with the currently-running Cutie Honey Universe anime? The latest in a series of Go Nagai anniversary projects announced a new addition to its cast, and it’s wildly fitting. Enka singer Sachiko Kobayashi—whose flamboyant costumes and commanding presence earned her the …Read more »
According to the Japanese release of Gintama volume 73, the anime series officially has a return date. The hiatus comes to an end when the climax of the Silver Soul arc picks back up on July 8. This news comes less than a month after …Read more »
Haro, the famous robot from the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, is set to become a reality. The real-life Haro, which goes up for preorder in July, is officially called “Guncierge Haro,” blending the words “Gundam” and “concierge.” “Guncierge Haro” is activated by voice, and reportedly …Read more »
My little sister can’t be this expensive. A limited-edition figure of one of the series’ female protagonists, Ruri Goko (Kuroneko), has been announced with the price-tag of ¥1,598,400: as of today’s exchange rate, that’s $14,578. The figure is life-size, measuring in at 139 centimeters, or …Read more »
The first episode of FLCL Progressive just hit Adult Swim in English-dubbed form—but if you’re holding out to see the series in Japanese, prepare to wait a while. Seasons 2 and 3, aka Progressive and Alternative, were originally slated to stream subbed online while the …Read more »
Fans of Sound! Euphonium: take note. Back in 2017, it was announced that not one but two original films set in the world of Kyoto Animation’s Sound! Euphonium would be released in 2018. (The first of those, Liz and the Blue Bird, came out in …Read more »
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the popular Shonen Jump manga from Koyoharu Gotoge, will soon be taking anime form. That’s the word from this week’s edition of said manga magazine, where Demon Slayer has been running since 2016. The anime series will be animated over …Read more »
Idol group AKB48 released their 52nd single this week, “Teacher Teacher”, with 2,580,513 presales bringing it to double platinum even before the official release date. The release sports a suggestive title, the group’s first time working with a non-Japanese dance director, and 16-year-old upstart Yui …Read more »
One of the big sports anime on the way this summer season is Hanebado!, a badminton series based on the manga by Kosuke Hamada. The Japanese TV schedule has been revealed along with a new visual, lining the exploits of the Katakamachi High School girls’ …Read more »
Based on the classic shoujo manga series by Waki Yamato, Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern is the latest theatrical anime feature to make its way to North America. ELEVEN ARTS Anime Studio has screenings planned in select theaters throughout the United States and Canada, and …Read more »
There aren’t many anime events bigger than the premiere of a new season of Attack on Titan, so Funimation Films is handling season 3 in style. The company announced plans for North American screenings of the Attack on Titan Season 2 Movie: Roar of Awakening, …Read more »
ELEVEN ARTS Anime Studio announced more plans for the English screenings of Mari Okada’s Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms anime film. In addition to the previously-revealed U.S. screenings, the film will make its debut at the same time in Canada on July 20. The …Read more »
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