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Among the many, many -dere types out there is the kamidere — the “god” type, be it literal or figurative. Whether they want it all or already have it all, they’re a force to be reckoned with. Sometimes the “dere” side gets a little buried under the …Read more »
Maesetsu! Opening Act is one of the latest anime series about teenage girls aiming for their dream. The dream this time? Performing their comedy routines at Nanba Grand Kagetsu Hall. It’ll take hard work, determination, and (most importantly) humor to get what they want. With …Read more »
Since last year, news around Kyoto Animation often stems around the horror it experienced in its arson attack and how it’s working to rebuild. But here’s a story that’s a bit more cheerful: A Japanese survey sought to figure out fans’ most beloved KyoAni works, …Read more »
From August 17-31 of one fateful year, the members of Haruhi Suzumiya‘s S.O.S. Brigade experienced a nearly-eternal summer. The story of “Endless Eight” started as one high school student’s attempt to make the most of the end of summer break, but turned into literal centuries …Read more »
This past year Kyoto Animation has been through a number of trials and tribulations. When the company was attacked by an arsonist last year, more than 30 of its employees were killed, and a similar number were injured. The good news, though, is now it’s …Read more »
TOHO Cinemas is getting ready to open a new location in Ikebukuro, Tokyo starting July 3, and they’ll be bringing some beloved anime films along for the occasion. Among the starting lineup is a slew of work from Kyoto Animation, which is nearing a year …Read more »
We recently posted about the resurgence of the “Hare Hare Yukai” dance from the ending credits of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, which started with Haruhi voice actress Aya Hirano and quickly pulled in Kyon voice actor Tomokazu Sugita. Now we have a new contender: …Read more »
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of companies have come forth to make their content available for free to give folks stuck at home something to do, especially in Japan. While they don’t specifically mention COVID-19, one such company is Kyoto Animation, …Read more »
Light novels are among the most frequently adapted source material, and they’ve given us everything from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya to Sword Art Online and beyond. Every year has a handful of notable adaptations, and Japanese bookstore service honto ran a popularity poll to …Read more »
We recently posted about the status of injured victims who survived the July 18 arson attack on Kyoto Animation’s Studio 1. Of the 34 injured, 7 remained in the hospital and three were in critical condition at the time. According to the latest update, though, all 34 injured victims …Read more »
The beloved Kyoto Animation studio — which is behind such anime as The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Clannad, and K-ON! — was attacked by arson on July 18, killing 35 employees. Since then many fans and concerned people have been coming out of the woodwork to help, and we have a few …Read more »
We all know the drill: an anime series proves to be a big hit, someone smells the money, and soon you’ve got a second or maybe even third or fourth season. But often, the sequels just don’t quite capture what made that first season so …Read more »
It’s one thing to top a ranking for a particular month, year, or even decade. Neon Genesis Evangelion opening theme “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” has greater ambitions, officially hitting the top spot in Japan’s karaoke rankings for the entire Heisei period. The Heisei period is …Read more »
The results are in for Japan’s 2018 karaoke song rankings, and the number one song in the anime/tokusatsu/game category should come as no surprise. Taking the top spot is Neon Genesis Evangelion theme song “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” which is up three spots from last …Read more »
School is supposed to be about the three Rs: reading, writing, and arithmetic. Ritsu Tainaka, on the other hand, wants to add two more things to the curriculum: rock and roll. But first she has to save the Light Music Club from being disbanded; she …Read more »
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