The deeper you go, the more difficult survival becomes, and any attempt to return brings about its own unique perils. This is the reality of The Abyss, and 12-year-old adventurer Riko and her new robot friend Reg are about to find out just how serious …Read more »
In Japanese, there’s an English-derived phrase for taking things at one’s own, usually leisurely pace: maipēsu. According to a new essay from Studio Ghibli uber-producer Toshio Suzuki, that about describes the rate at which master director Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film is coming together. In an …Read more »
Of all the anime films coming out this year, the one we’re looking forward to most might just be Children of the Sea (Kaiju no Kodomo). Due out in Japan June 7, the Studio 4°C-produced adaptation of the manga by Daisuke Igarashi features talent like …Read more »
It’s been 30 years since The Venus Wars anime film opened in Japanese theaters, so it’s definitely time for the classic to get the remaster it deserves. The 1989 feature is coming back to shelves in Japan in a Blu-ray box set remastered in HD using …Read more »
Wit Studio’s anime adaptation of Kore Yamazaki’s The Ancient Magus’ Bride manga was a delight to watch unfold, and fans can now see a little more. It might not be as substantial as a full return to television, but the staff and cast have united …Read more »
Pokémon fans who purchase advance tickets to the CG-animated movie Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution are in for a special bonus in Japan. Those who also happen to play Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! will be able to take advantage of a special …Read more »
After a massive opening in Japan, Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] II. lost butterfly comes to US theaters for a special one-night event on March 14. Get hyped for the second film in the Heaven’s Feel trilogy, and find out what awaits as the intense Holy …Read more »
Anime pilgrimages are a great opportunity for fans to visit local spots that inspired their favorite TV series and movies. These can quickly turn into a nuisance, however, when the location in question is private property that has nothing to do with anime. That’s what …Read more »
It’s been three years since Phantasy Star Online 2 The Animation turned Sega’s multiplayer RPG into a TV anime, and now it’s time for a second round. Sega revealed plans for Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle, a new anime that’s set to premiere in Japan …Read more »
Is there really such thing as too much anime? Unfortunately, with the way productions have been ramping up in recent years, the answer is a resounding yes. Quantity over quality has become the norm, but change may be on the way if the numbers for …Read more »
Yutaka Yamamoto, the director behind Fractale, Wake Up, Girls! and the upcoming film Twilight, has declared bankruptcy. That’s according to a filing from his lawyers dated March 4. The bankruptcy appears to stem from a debt incurred for Yamamoto’s previous anime productions by Ultra Super …Read more »
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection, the new film sequel to the hit series, is hitting American shores in May. Now Funimation is streaming a new English-subtitled trailer for the film. Lelouch of the Re;surrection opened in Japan back in February, and will hit theaters …Read more »
2017’s TV anime adaptation of Cygames’ Granblue Fantasy RPG is officially going to continue. Granblue Fantasy: The Animation has a second season on the way, and its return to Japanese TV is set for this October. There aren’t too many details at the moment, but …Read more »
The Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress anime film is still chugging along full steam ahead, with a Japanese premiere set for this spring. Titled Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato, the film’s latest update includes a brand new visual and news about …Read more »
Masaaki Yuasa, the director of Devilman Crybaby and Lu Over the Wall, is back. His latest film, Kimito Namini Noretara (Riding a Wave With You) is due out June 21, and the first trailer has just been released. The film features the vocal talents of …Read more »
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