The Gintama anime, based on the manga by Hideaki Sorachi, is almost ready to return to television in Japan. Previous seasons of Gintama , which has been streaming on Crunchyroll , ran from 2006-2010, and April 2011-March 2012. The alt-history comedy's third season kicks off …Read more »
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan , the anime based on Hiroshi Shiibashi's Weekly Shonen Jump manga, is making its way to the Neon Alley streaming service, and Viz recently unleashed a sneak preview of the English dub. The manga is coming to a conclusion …Read more »
Great news for fans of classic shoujo, as Right Stuf, Inc. announced the license of The Rose of Versailles anime today. The 40-episode series will begin streaming on Viki this December, with two limited edition DVD sets to follow in 2013. Based on the manga …Read more »
From the New World , an upcoming TV anime from A-1 Pictures ( AnoHana , Blue Exorcist ), adapts the sci-fi novel by Yusuke Kishi this fall. The series is directed by character designer/animator Masashi Ishihama ( Read or Die , Kamichu ), and a …Read more »
The third and final film in the new Berserk trilogy, Descent , is set to open in January 2013, according to the film’s official website. The trilogy, animated by Studio 4°C, adapts the “Golden Age” arc of the popular fantasy manga. Studio 4°C’s Berserk triptych …Read more »
Out of all the recent license announcements, one question remained on the minds of many: Where the hell is Mawaru Penguindrum ? Well, Sentai Filmworks answered that question this weekend with the announcement of the Brain's Base animated series, with plans for a release on …Read more »
It may just clock in at a light 18 seconds, but the first promo for Psycho-Pass , an upcoming addition to Fuji TV's late night Noitamina anime block, has debuted. It doesn't offer much in terms of visuals, but it does preview a bit of …Read more »
The Viz Media-backed Neon Alley network is looking more and more promising, and the latest addition to its anime lineup is a real doozy. Announced via newsletter this morning, One Piece will be joining the roster of shows on the network, which is set to …Read more »
The second season of Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai — Haganai for short—kicks off in Japan in January 2013, and Media Factory posted a promotional video to YouTube in advance of the series' continuation. The clip below was originally unveiled at the Media Factory Bunko …Read more »
Dragon Ball Z is returning to screens in Japan, with a brand new movie set to debut on March 30, 2013. Teasers have definitely put an emphasis on the teasing, and the latest clip is no different, but you can at least catch a glimpse …Read more »
Deadman Wonderland is set to conclude on Cartoon Network's Toonami block on August 12, but they've already got a replacement lined up for the slot. The 2004 anime Samurai 7 will slide in comfortably the following week at 12:30am. The Gonzo-produced series puts a sci-fi …Read more »
Tiger & Bunny and the anime's sponsored superhero cast are gearing up to hit Japanese cinemas on September 22, and Cinema Today posted a new preview that offers a short but sweet tease of the theatrical action to come in Tiger & Bunny - The …Read more »
One Piece: Romance Dawn squeezes down the prototypical pirate adventures of Eiichiro Oda's manga into RPG form on PSP, and Namco Bandai is offering up the first substantial video look at the upcoming portable game. Romance Dawn is a turn-based RPG wit ha menu-driven battle …Read more »
Aniplex USA is offering an early look at the English dub for the Blue Exorcist anime, which is set to be part of Viz Media's upcoming Neon Alley network. Bryce Papenbrook provides the voice of Rin Okumura, and Johnny Yong Bosch handles Yukio Okamura. More …Read more »
Hello, Everyone!! This is otaku and trend watcher Yunmao Ayakawa! I have a question for you: Are you Meganekko (glasses-wearing girls)? Me? Yes, I am a Meganekko! I wear glasses often as a fashion accessory for many of my costumes, which you can see when …Read more »
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