Patrons of the Evangelion Store recently got the opportunity to take part in a poll that ranked the most popular characters of the series. This celebration of the store’s 13th anniversary did things a little bit differently, though, limiting the options to Eva pilots and …Read more »
Okko’s Inn is an anime film from anime studio Madhouse and director Kitaro Kosaka, who previously worked as key animator on some of Studio Ghibli’s classic features. GKIDS is bringing the movie to cinemas across the United States, and screenings are now lined up for …Read more »
Your mileage may vary as far as how well you can handle job search company Indeed’s live-action One Piece ad campaign. On one hand, most of the characters actually look great, and it’s hard to deny the allure of IRL Chopper. On the other, seeing …Read more »
To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts, AKA Katsute Kami Datta Kemono-tachi e, is a manga by writing duo MAYBE that’s been running in Kodansha’s Bessatsu Shonen Magazine since July 2014. Vertical publishes the series in North America, and the next step is an anime adaptation by …Read more »
More numbers are in for Dragon Ball Super: Broly, which has had a wildly successful run in cinemas around the globe. According to Box Office Mojo, the worldwide gross of the 20th Dragon Ball feature soared past $100 million worldwide as of February 3, and …Read more »
The case is officially closed on Hidenobu Ōnishi, who was previously arrested for stalking and harassing former AKB48 member Karen Iwata. Ōnishi received a guilty sentence to the tune of four months in prison from the Tokyo District Court, but the sentence is suspended for …Read more »
Studio Gokumi’s Laidbackers anime film is set to premiere in Japan on April 5, so Flying Dog popped up another preview. This time it’s all about the theme song, which calls upon the talents of virtual YouTube idol Kizuna Ai. Kizuna Ai‘s theme song, “Precious …Read more »
Most people could use a little help boosting their cyber security, which is why police in Osaka have turned to a true virtual hero to get the job done. After all, who better to raise awareness and help prevent cyber crimes in Japan than Rockman, …Read more »
Another food-based manga is officially on the way to TV in Japan. An anime adaptation has been revealed for Etsushi Ogawa’s gourmet manga Shin Chūka Ichiban!, AKA Cooking Master Boy, which marks the second time the series has been adapted. This time around, the series …Read more »
The action heats up right from the beginning in the latest Attack on Titan anime trailer, which is here to get everyone ready for the second part of season 3. There’s also new information about the opening and ending theme performers. Linked Horizon is on …Read more »
A3!, a Japanese smartphone game in which players train male voice actors, will be getting the anime treatment. The series will be animated at P.A. Works (Shirobako) and Studio 3Hz (Flip Flappers). It’ll be directed by Keisuke Shinohara (Black Fox) with character designs and chief …Read more »
If you’ve been hankering to cosplay the Neutrophil, aka White Blood Cell, from Cells at Work!, Japan has the jacket for you. Cosplay apparel company Cospa will release the the jacket, modeled after the one worn by the Neutrophil, in S, M, L and XL …Read more »
Signal.MD, the new anime studio spun off from Production I.G, has just revealed its latest project: an original anime film called Cider no Yō ni Kotoba ga Wakiagaru (Words Bubbling Up Like Cider). The film is produced by FlyingDog, the Japanese record label that is …Read more »
It’s anyone’s guess as to whether Mamoru Hosoda’s Mirai will win at the Academy Awards, but this weekend, the film pulled in another impressive distinction. The 2018 film won for Best Animated Independent Feature at the Annie Awards, the long-running animation awards from the International …Read more »
Mind Game and Devilman crybaby director Masaaki Yuasa and his anime studio Science SARU are getting ready to tackle a new project from a familiar source. Next up for the studio is a Crayon Shin-chan anime spinoff called Super Shiro, which will follow the secret …Read more »
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