KONOSUBA author Natsume Akatsuki can’t be stopped! As if one hit series wasn’t enough, Akatsuki’s Combatants Will Be Dispatched! novel series was also recently announced for an anime adaptation, and a new visual is here to tease it some more. Five volumes of the series …Read more »
The series may be just as popular as ever, but it’s almost time for the KONOSUBA light novels to come to a close. As revealed via the official Twitter account, Natsume Akatsuki’s series is set to end with the next installment—volume 17—which is scheduled to …Read more »
Some new details surfaced for VLADLOVE, the upcoming anime series from Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii and Ichigo Animation. The latest cast addition brings Rina Hidaka into the mix as Mai Vlad Transylvania, which is just about the most vampiric name possible. You …Read more »
Last week Comiket, the world’s biggest gathering of otakudom, was canceled to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. But while Comic Market 98 won’t officially take place, thousands of fans will be getting their hands on its catalog. The catalog was already scheduled for printing …Read more »
The third season of My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, also known as Oregairu, is on the way this April 9. Subtitled Climax, it covers, well, the climax of the original light novels. Now we’ve learned that Sentai Filmworks is set to bring us the series in …Read more »
Many companies are having to make tough decisions at the moment for the better safety of their employees. In the case of Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima’s company, Kojima Productions, the studio has officially closed its doors for the time being after learning one of its employees …Read more »
Square Enix has been trying to circumvent some of the shipping issues that have come about as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Since the issue has disrupted the company’s normal distribution channels, Square Enix decided to ship the anticipated RPG “far earlier than …Read more »
Many of us are stuck at home during these strange and challenging times, so it always helps to have some entertainment by your side at a moment’s notice. That’s where a subscription to Otaku USA magazine comes into play. Purchasing a print subscription for just …Read more »
To say that it’s currently a difficult time to finish productions of any scale is a massive understatement. With that in mind, it’s a minor miracle that the staff at anime studio Actas was able to complete the upcoming Princess Principal: Crown Handler anime film. …Read more »
With another anime season upon us, it’s time once again to see what shows Japanese fans are most excited for. Mobile phone operator NTT Docomo is back with the results of another survey, which saw over 60,000 votes cast for 56 of the upcoming Spring …Read more »
If your anime tastes fall on the more classic side of the equation, you’ll be delighted to know that RetroCrush is now live. The new streaming service is available for free without a subscription, with apps up for download on iTunes, Google Play, Roku, and …Read more »
We recently posted about Class 1-A’s amazing performance at the U.A. School Festival, which was captured in all its glory in a special music video. Now, lucky fans who found themselves particularly enamored with the students’ “A Band” t-shirts can sport their very own thanks …Read more »
Haikyu!! To the Top—the fourth anime season adapting Haruichi Furudate’s hit Shonen Jump volleyball manga—is coming to a head as its first cour prepares to hit its climax this Friday. To hype up the battle between Karasuno High and Inarizaki High, a new visual is …Read more »
You know what’s a great way to hang out inside and get over the COVID blues? Watch some Studio Ghibli films, that’s what. Japanese site Futabanet recently asked its readers to choose their favorite Ghibli women, and the results are as follows: 9 (tie). Captain …Read more »
Prepare to get hypnotized by… by rap! The long-awaited anime entry to the Hypnosis Mic media franchise is finally on the way. Originally announced for March, the series, called Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima, is now set to hit screens this July. To …Read more »
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