Back in November we posted about Cannon Busters , the crowd-funded animation project started by LeSean Thomas ( The Boondocks , Black Dynamite: The Animated Series ). The Kickstarter campaign ended up being a big success, pulling in $156,535 of the original $120,000 goal, but …Read more »
The infinitely deep well of Evangelion merch ideas gets just a little bit deeper this year with a recently announced new addition to the EVA micro macro line, a collaboration with Hello Kitty creators Sanrio that reimagines characters from the series in the cutest way …Read more »
The official GundamInfo YouTube channel uploaded the first seven minutes of the Mobile Suit Gundam the Origin I: Blue-Eyed Casval anime in advance of its debut. The prequel, based on the manga by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, will be available via Daisuki's on-demand streaming starting February 28, …Read more »
Ken Sugimori is a cool dude. You might think the guy who helped co-create Pokemon would be a little arrogant, spending his days in some kind of ivory tower, sleeping on top of large piles of money, and generally being a media gadfly. But if …Read more »
We reported last week on Studio Ghibli’s possible not un-death , in which esteemed Ghibli director and co-founder Isao Takahata ( Princess Kaguya ) asserted his desire to continue creating making films while also suggesting that Hayao Miyazaki wasn’t done yet, either. This week, we’ve …Read more »
Those wondering when to expect more of GoRA and GoHands K anime now have a season to look forward to. King Records' official YouTube channel posted the first promotional video for season 2, confirming the follow-up for fall 2015. K season 2 continues the story …Read more »
Fans of otome game anime adaptation Diabolik Lovers can look forward to some more, with the announcement that the series is getting a second season. The Mukami brothers are being teased for the series return along with Subaru, the sixth and youngest of the Sakamaki …Read more »
Preorders are up for the official Kill Me Baby! army parka , the early contender for Realest Anime Merchandise of the Year. Based on the US Army's M-51 fishtail parka , used during the Korean War, this fine piece of outerwear displays the title “Kill …Read more »
Last time on LoveLive!! ...the school idol series, Sunrise's take on The Idolm@ster , has eclipsed its inspiration in popularity, taken over Japanese otaku culture, and built a strong and growing cult following around the world with a lovable cast, pretty good songs, and kind …Read more »
I haven't had a chance to catch up on all the Animator Expo shorts, but it was worth jumping ahead to the latest, which briefly brings Neon Genesis Evangelion into the world of full CG animation. For those just joining us, the Japan Animator Expo …Read more »
The website for Under the Dog , the Masahiro Ando-directed anime short that raised $878,000 via Kickstarter back in September, posted its first update in months on January 22 – and it appears Under the Dog has undergone a major shakeup. The update, from producer …Read more »
These live-action adaptations just don’t stop coming, man. Today we’re reporting on not one but two live-action versions of classic anime, this one being the classic anime: Astro Boy , also known as Tetsuwan Atom . The film will be produced by Animal Logic Entertainment …Read more »
A Hollywood version of Robotech has been announced, delayed and changed hands more than once over the last few years, but Deadline Hollywood is reporting the project is “back online.” The project is now in the hands of Warner Bros-based producers Hollywood Gang. Set to …Read more »
Bandai Visual and Fate/stay night studio ufotable have set a season for the debut of the God Eater anime, which adapts the action-RPG series by Shift. Takayuki Hirao—who previously worked on the game series and directed the Gyo OVA and the fifth Garden of Sinners …Read more »
Premiering 20 years ago, Neon Genesis Evangelion triggered a fan boom in Japan and became a mega-hit around the world. But for one group, the world is not enough. Their plan is to replicate a scene from the original series and plant a replica of …Read more »
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