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The upcoming Tesla Note anime—based on the manga by Masafumi Nishida, Tadayoshi Kubo, and Kota Sannomiya—now has a date. The official website shared more details this week, including a new key visual, four more additions to the cast, and plans for an October premiere. The …Read more »
Over the last year and a bit, anime conventions have gone online to abide by lockdown rules. While some are already opening up, others are playing it safe still. But we do know that Anime Expo, at least, will be live and in person next …Read more »
October 18 was, apparently, miniskirt day in Japan (who knew there was such a thing?). As a result, Anime Anime took the opportunity to poll fans on which anime characters first come to mind when they think “miniskirt.” In no certain order, the results! Kagura …Read more »
This October will mark the premiere of the puntastic Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear anime—which adapts the light novels by Kumanano and 029—and the latest update is here with a new promo and some cast additions. Before we get to the new voice cast members, check …Read more »
NBC Universal might not be the first name that pops into mind when it comes to anime, but its Japan branch is actually involved in the creation of several anime series. Now it’s getting in on the time-honored business of “anime cafe in Akihabara.” Anime …Read more »
Another cour is coming. The anime season that starts in fall (or autumn, if you prefer) sees a few beloved franchises making a long-anticipated return, plus some new selections that are looking hot too. Let’s see what readers of Japanese site Charapedia chose as their …Read more »
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, she of “Pon Pon Pon” fame (seven years ago, jeez louise), has struck again: this time with the theme song for the upcoming Monster Strike film. The song is called “Kizunami,” and like all Pamyu tunes, was produced by Capsule’s Yasutaka Nakata. …Read more »
Get ready for some small-screen fantasy violence, because Kumo Kagyu’s Goblin Slayer light novels are officially getting an anime adaptation. WHITE FOX (Re:ZERO, Grimoire of Zero, Steins;Gate) is in charge of animation production, and the cast of the previous drama CD will be reprising their …Read more »
Here’s an interesting one courtesy pollster Charapedia: The site has asked its readers to think back over the year that was and recall the anime news that left the biggest impression. What did Japanese anime fans think were the top stories of 2017? Let’s find …Read more »
“What were you watching in 2009?” On October 18, a hashtag that asked that question started to trend on Japanese Twitter. Originally an ad for political party Komeito, it quickly morphed into a discussion about 2009 anime. Fans dished on the nostalgic series from eight …Read more »
It’s hard to imagine for those of us whose nerdy hobbies went misunderstood by the rest of the family, but if Japanese Twitter is any indication, more and more kids are growing up with parents who enjoy anime and videogames. Despite concerns that birth rates …Read more »
The year is coming to an end, and that means it’s list time. Getting the party started is Kono Raito Noberu ga Sugoi! ( This Light Novel is Amazing! ), a yearly guidebook that polls industry insiders to discover the best light novels of the …Read more »
Featured Spotlight: You've heard of ordinary folks being whisked away to fantasy worlds plenty of times before, but what if the world we're living in right now is the fantasy? Find out what happens when that illusion is dispelled in Trinity Seven , which is …Read more »
Studying is not always fun, especially if you are taking a very difficult college entrance exam. Japanese college entrance exams are often called the “Hell Exams” and it is painful to prepare for all the tests. BUT, there is good news for Japanese high school …Read more »
Like a flurry of fireworks, Funimation let out a ton of license announcements at this past holiday weekend's Anime Expo. The shows in question come from all directions—from old Geneon properties all the way up to the new season of anime—and things show no sign …Read more »
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