A few days ago we posted about the announcement of a new TV anime based on Fist of the Blue Sky, the 2001-2010 manga that served as a prequel to Fist of the North Star. Now an official website has gone live with a title, …Read more »
Mr. Osomatsu’s Matsuno brothers may be the least classy sextuplets on the planet, but they’ve inspired some pretty stylish headwear. We’re talking about these berets from site Animation Addict Store. Due out in March 2018, their color scheme is instantly recognizable to fans of Mr. …Read more »
Metal Gear Survive, the Metal Gear Solid V spinoff that pits Militaires Sans Frontieres against zombie opponents, is finally set for release. The game will be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC February 20 in North America. Metal Gear fans who preorder the …Read more »
The anime industry is looking pretty strong at the moment. So strong, in fact, that The Association of Japanese Animations—which represents around 100 anime production companies—has reported on a major industry income milestone. In 2016, the anime industry hit 2.9 trillion yen (about $25.5 billion) …Read more »
Remember when Sanrio, the folks behind Hello Kitty, created those adorable versions of Fullmetal Alchemist characters for a range of merchandise? It turns out that was only the beginning. In anticipation of the live-action FMA film, which goes into wide release December 1, the folks …Read more »
Do you have a Naruto headband sitting around somewhere in your house or apartment? If so, you might want to start keeping it on you at all times, because apparently it works well as a defensive tool in a pinch. That’s what 21-year-old Anthony Durden …Read more »
Koei Tecmo came through with more information about Attack on Titan 2, which is in the works for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. The action-packed sequel will cover season two material along with some extra story, supervised by creator Hajime Isayama no less, when …Read more »
Wit Studio’s anime adaptation of Kore Yamazaki’s The Ancient Magus’ Bride manga is one of the biggest of the current season, and its next stop is a dub courtesy of Funimation Entertainment. Funimation will stream the dub starting October 30 at 4:00pm Eastern Time, so …Read more »
That may sound like a one-sided fight, but have you ever had to take care of a toddler? It’s serious work, and that’s exactly what the handsome men of Gakuen Babysitters are up against. Based on the shoujo manga by Hari Tokeino, the TV anime …Read more »
The Godzilla anime film trilogy is looking to kick off with a bang when it opens in Japan on November 17. The official website went up with a new trailer, featuring plenty of battle prep and a very fearsome entrance by the Big G himself. …Read more »
Sometimes the quest for YouTube fame can go a little too far, which is exactly what happened to a 36-year-old Kentucky native named Curtis Combs earlier this week. In a curiously familiar event, Combs decided it would be a good idea to attempt hopping over …Read more »
For those who missed its English publication in Raijin Comics, Fist of the Blue Sky is a prequel manga to Fist of the North Star by Buronson, Nobuhiko Horie, and Tetsuo Hara. The series is due for a comeback, because the latest issue of Monthly …Read more »
Kyoto Animation’s Violet Evergarden anime is set for winter 2018, with global Netflix streaming to follow in spring. KyoAni and Studio Do held another fan event last weekend, revealing the theme song performers and showing off a new trailer. TRUE will handle the “Sincerely” opening …Read more »
Makoto Isshiki’s manga Piano no Mori: The Perfect World of Kai will get an anime series adaptation in April of 2018. Piano no Mori will run on national broadcaster NHK, who will hold a competition this year to select the pianists who will play the …Read more »
Banana Fish, the classic shojo manga from Akimi Yoshida, will be adapted into an anime series, it was reported today. The series, set to air on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block in 2018, will be directed by Hiroko Utsumi (Free!). Banana Fish ran in Bessatsu Shojo …Read more »
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