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Virtual reality can take you to different worlds, but it can also take you back in time. Toei Animation subdivision Onn’on Studios teamed up with Sony to create a virtual space titled “Nostalgia 1999.” It can be found on VRChat. The nostalgia is specifically otaku …Read more »
Another anime series is seeing delays due to the effects of COVID-19, and this time it’s BOFURI: I Don’t Want to get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense. Based on the light novel series written by Yuumikan and illustrated by Koin, the anime adaptation’s …Read more »
Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night is in theaters now, but that’s not the only exciting thing happening with the Sword Art Online franchise. The musical soundtracks for Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night, as well …Read more »
An April 2023 premiere was revealed for Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear season 2 back in November, and now we have a new trailer to keep the hype going. The continuing adaptation of Kumanano and 029’s light novel series has Hisashi Ishii on board as chief …Read more »
The new TRIGUN STAMPEDE anime already had us partying like it’s 1998, and now we’re doubling down on the celebration, because the original English voice of Vash the Stampede in the first Trigun anime is officially returning for the dubbed version. That’s right, Johnny Yong …Read more »
Japanese companies pixiv, Media Do International, Inc. and Clover Press have all come together to put their art books ARTISTS IN TAIWAN and ARTISTS IN KOREA on Kickstarter. pixiv is exclusively offering Otaku USA readers a first look at some of the artwork featured in …Read more »
If you’re weathering a Christmas Eve cold snap, you’re not alone. We’re all doing our best to keep warm before the big day and, of course, keep our spirits bright. So we’re turning to some of our favorite cheerful, heartwarming anime. Here are a few …Read more »
The second season of BOFURI: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense is headed to screens January 11. That’s the word from the second official promo video for the new season. A Christmas-themed piece of key art was also unveiled. …Read more »
Crunchyroll and Aniplex of America previously announced plans to bring the second Sword Art Online: Progressive movie to theaters around the world in February, and now global release dates have been revealed. The saga continues on the big screen when Sword Art Online the Movie …Read more »
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear season 2 plans were first announced back in December 2020, and now we finally have a release window for the continued adaptation of Kumanano and 029’s light novel series. The series is officially set to come back to the airwaves under …Read more »
Rock band FLOW has a virtual reality concert on the way in celebration of the Code Geass series, and Gugenka recently shared a teaser video with Anime News Network. In addition to showing a sample of the band’s virtual avatars, the video goes behind the …Read more »
A second season was announced for the BOFURI anime—full title BOFURI: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense—back in January 2021, and it has since been lined up for a January 2023 debut. Now there’s another new update in the …Read more »
We’ve talked in the past about the intersection of virtual reality and anime, and for good reason. VR—and related fields like AR and the concept of a metaverse—have long been mainstays of sci-fi and genre fiction. But as these things become more real and accessible, …Read more »
This month, the Re:ZERO mobile game Lost in Memories is celebrating two years in service. While you may not be able to play the game in the U.S. just yet, you can dive into its metaverse counterpart right now! While the exhibition is ultimately a simple virtual …Read more »
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku has already been in the café business with her limited-time Sakura Miku café at Animate Café in Akihabara and Osaka. Now she’s back with a new café, and you don’t have to live in Akihabara or Osaka to access it. However, …Read more »
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