There’s a new Macross Delta movie on the way, and whoever named it appears to be very excited. The film, which comes out in 2020 is called: Macross Delta Zettai LIVE!!!!!! That’s no less than six exclamation points, folks. Zettai means “absolute” in Japanese. Very little is known …Read more »
If you’re eagerly anticipating the return of the Karakai Jozu no Takagi-san anime—based on the manga by Soichiro Yamamoto—the second season officially has a premiere date. As revealed in a new teaser promo, Karakai Jozu no Takagi-san season 2 will premiere in Japan on July 7, 2019, so check …Read more »
Without spoiling anything, I’ll just say that when the credits rolled on the latest Sound! Euphonium film, I was pretty sure the story wasn’t over. Now it’s been officially revealed that Kyoto Animation will continue the popular franchise. The new Sound! Euphonium anime will track the third (and final) …Read more »
The new anime-based Universal Studios Japan attractions are officially here, including Godzilla vs Evangelion The Real 4D, Attack on Titan: The Real, and the second chapter of the 4D Sailor Moon attraction, Sailor Moon the Miracle 4D: Moon Palace Chapter. To mark the occasion, press preview videos have surfaced to …Read more »
A couple years ago, we brought you an inside look at Tokyo’s animator dorm, the fan-funded dormitory helping to address the notoriously low wages paid to young animators in the anime industry. Now the folks behind the dorm have launched a new project to try to create …Read more »
Dragon Ball creator. Dragon Quest character designer. Knight. Akira Toriyama, who’s also known as the creator of Dr. Slump, the designer of the characters from Chrono Trigger, and lots of other great stuff, has been awarded France’s Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of …Read more »
If you’ve been looking for a new way to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, you may want to go ahead and pick up a Nintendo Labo VR Kit. Update 3.1.0 adds virtual reality support in a limited but interesting way, letting players pop on the Labo …Read more »
Amazingly enough, it’s been a whopping 20 years since Masashi Kishimoto debuted his hit manga Naruto in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. A special event is on the way to Japan to celebrate later this year, with NARUTO to BORUTO THE LIVE 2019 scheduled to be held …Read more »
“I choose YOU!” When it comes to proposing, you want to make sure the moment is special and unforgettable. There’s no better way to guarantee that than with the help of a Pokémon themed engagement or wedding ring case, which is the latest item from jewelry company U-TREASURE. …Read more »
Dark fantasy action! When Code Vein was first announced, the latest project from the team behind the God Eater series was seen as somewhat of an “anime Dark Souls.” As development has progressed, though, it’s clear that was a limited way to look at what …Read more »
A different side of Atelier The Gust Corporation’s long-running Atelier series began back in 1997 with Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg. Save for the modernization of the games as they’ve released more than 20 over the years, they haven’t gone through too much of …Read more »
A brand new Madoka Magica adventure is on the way to mobile devices in English. Aniplex of America announced an official date for the U.S. and Canadian release of Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story, which is coming to iOS and Android with an original story …Read more »
My Hero Academia may rule the roost when it comes to graphic novel sales in North America, but One Piece and Attack on Titan still have it on lockdown in Japan. Oricon published its charts for manga volume sales in the first half of 2019, marking the 11th year in a row …Read more »
Fate/Grand Order Duel is a tabletop take on the Holy Grail War, and it’s adding more Servants into the mix with a seasonally-appropriate twist. I don’t know if it’s as hot where you are as it is here, but the summer-themed Servants look perfectly comfortable in …Read more »
With Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2 currently airing, some fans are wondering whether the anime series will continue for a fourth season or end once we find out what the heck is in Eren’s basement. Regardless, Wit, the studio which has been animating …Read more »
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