Comedy manga Is the Order a Rabbit? is set to receive not only a new OVA in 2019, but also a third TV anime season in 2020! The big announcement was made at a special event held in Tokyo on Sept. 16, with a special video that can be seen below. [embedded content] Fans can
Month: September 2018
Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- is a rap/song project and CD series launched by EVIL LINE RECORDS, a sub-label of King Records. In addition to its main cast of 12 voice actors, it features character design by Idea Factory and Otomate with scripts by Momose Yuichirou. While idols both 3D and 2D are a familiar
In celebration, the movie has released a new “making-of” video featuring the cast and crew including Oguri Shun (Gintoki), Suda Masaki (Shinpachi), Hashimoto Kanna (Kagura), and Yagira Yuya (Hijikata) having fun behind the scenes. Fans watching or rewatching the movie will also be able to enjoy a special commentary track featuring Oguri Shun, Suda Masaki,
The violent teenager is played by Yamashita Daiki. His Stand, a miniature fighter aircraft, is named Aerosmith. Golden Wind is based on the fifth part of Araki Hirohiko’s popular manga series Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure. The story begins when Hirose Kouichi is sent to Italy by Kujou Joutarou in order to investigate Giorno, who dreams of
Sailor Moon has teamed up with the traditional leather artisans of Asakusa Bunko for an ultra high quality smartphone case worthy of the Moon Princess herself! A number of motifs that appear throughout the franchise serve as inspiration for this stunning case, including the Prism Heart Compact, Cosmic Heart Compact, and the Silver Crystal, as
Animal Crossing will finally be arriving on the Nintendo Switch in 2019! [embedded content] Announced during the Sept. 14 Nintendo Direct, it came as a welcome surprise, immediately following another announcement that beloved Animal Crossing assistant Isabelle would be joining the lineup of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Though further details surrounding the new game are
150 years have passed since Edo was renamed to Tokyo, and the city will be celebrating this milestone with the Tokyo 150 Years Festival. Held from October 26-28 at Hama-rikyu Gardens with the theme of the old meeting the new, it will feature a very special guest: world-famous Vocaloid diva Hatsune Miku! [embedded content] Miku’s
BEATLESS Final Stage, the four episode sequel to recent TV anime BEATLESS, is set to debut on Sept. 25! It will begin where the series left off back in Jun. 2018. Written by Hase Satoshi and illustrated by Redjuice, BEATLESS is a boy-meets-girl sci-fi series that was originally published as a serial novel in Newtype
Horror anime Hell Girl is set to be adapted into a live action movie! Slated for release in the autumn of 2019, it will be directed by Sadako vs Kayako’s Shiraishi Koji. Hell Girl is an original horror anime project which first aired in 2005. The show revolves around “Hell Girl” Enma Ai who responds
In the latest entry of “The Art of Figure Making”, an interview series that brings you stories behind the creation of your favorite figures, we hear from Shutarou Hirase of Good Smile Company. From coloring to posing and the creation of the base figure itself, Mr Hirase’s latest figure of Saber/Altria Pendragon (Alter) & Cuirassier
Starring six major toy and prize manufacturers, Prize Fair returned once again for its 53rd event on Sept. 5 at TOC Ariake! The Banpresto booth at its Tokyo edition was packed with tons of tempting items that will be up for grabs at arcades as prizes. With introductions out of the way, let’s move onto
With a huge variety of stunning characters to dress up as, smartphone game Fate/Grand Order has become massively popular with cosplayers at major otaku events like Comiket and Wonder Festival. There are bound to be favorites, though, so Anime!Anime! surveyed fans about which Servant they’d like to try cosplaying. Did your preferred Servant make it
The release of the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby game is right around the corner, but that’s not all fans of the multimedia franchise have to look forward to – an extra cute Nendoroid of young Hokkaido-born Special Week is now up for preorder! Special Week’s ears and tail are looking even more adorable than usual
The Nendoroid collection is welcoming yet another Racing Miku in the form of her 2013 Sepang Circuit version, based on an illustration by illustrator saitom and costume designer Mari Shimazaki! An huge amount of adorable features are packed into the small and wonderfully posable design, including her tanned design, heart-shaped bun hairstyle, and tattoos. Be
First up are Special Techniques, abilities that many will recognize as similar to the classic HM moves. By chopping down trees, gliding along water streams, surfing, or even sailing up into the sky with a handful of balloons, players will be able to open up new pathways while exploring Kanto. Meanwhile, becoming good friends with
Rap project Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle will be getting a smartphone rhythm game adaptation! A recently released trailer features voice actor Kimura Subaru rapping in his role of Yamada Ichirou. First launched in Sept. 2017 with a music video titled Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle, the project revolves around the premise of words replacing
Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara, an original anime produced by P.A.Works ( Angel Beats!, Shirobako, Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea ), has confirmed its premiere for Oct. 5. Set in Nagasaki, the story follows 17-year-old Tsukishiro Hitomi in a world where some magic remains. Although she is descended from a long line of witches,
Thanks to a newly announced Ultra Bonus Event, Trainers playing Pokémon GO will have plenty to look forward to later this month and beyond! Announced on the game’s official Twitter, the Ultra Bonus Event is a celebratory event to top off Professor Willow’s Global Research Challenge. Several parts are lined up, with the first involving
A new key visual has been unveiled for compilation film Made in Abyss: Hourou Suru Tasogare! The visual showcases Riko and Reg in dynamic poses with Nanachi and Mitty looking adorable in the foreground, while Bondrewd looms in the background. Slated for release on Jan. 18, 2019, the film is the sequel to the first
Hit sports manga Kuroko’s Basketball has a new stage play in the works set to begin sometime in Spring 2019! Kuroko’s Basketball ULTIMATE-BLAZE will once again be directed by Nakayashiki Norihito with a script by Ryuzaki Daichi. The plot will revolve around the climax of the Winter Cup, one of the three biggest basketball tournaments
Tokyo Ghoul:re will be returning for Season 2 on Oct. 9! Alongside the broadcast date, the show has released a new visual with protagonist Haise Sasaki back to his former self, Kaneki Ken. It has also been confirmed that vocalist and guitarist TK of rock band Ling Tosite Sigure will perform the series’ opening theme
Sword Art Online: Alicization has released its second trailer ahead of broadcasts beginning this October. [embedded content] The PV features both the series’ opening theme, “ADAMAS” by LiSA, and the ending, “Iris” by Aoi Eir. It has been confirmed that the season will span four cours, adapting the Alicization Arc of the light novel series
Preorders have opened for a Natsume’s Book of Friends figure of Natsume and Nyanko-sensei in 1/8 scale commemorating the TV anime’s 10th anniversary plus upcoming release of its movie! Based on an illustration drawn just for the figure’s creation, it depicts Natsume and Nyanko-sensei looking sweetly at each other. A diorama base also brings Natsume
Iconic magical girl franchise Cardcaptor Sakura is set to receive its own exhibition this October, and its key visual has been revealed to be a brand new illustration by original authors Clamp! The exhibition will bring together a collection of exclusive original artwork and give fans the chance to fully experience the world of the
The second live action film adapted from Sorachi Hideaki’s hit Weekly Shonen Jump manga, Gintama 2 premiered on Aug. 17, roughly a year after the first movie proved to be a hit among fans and at the box office. Audience numbers for both movies now stand at 4.85 million. Fans will also have the opportunity
With its fun beat and captivating lyrics, the Kasane Teto song “Yoshiwara Lament”, composed by Asa, has racked up almost 2 million views on Niconico since its 2012 release. Starring Teto in a brightly colored courtesan outfit based on the original cover illustration by fuzichoco, you can now experience the song in a new way
Pokémon fans will be able to make rings, necklaces, and bangles featuring their favorite Pokémon at an amazing DIY event from Sept. 15 to Oct. 14 at U-TREASURE Shinjuku and Nagoya! U-TREASURE produces high quality jewelry inspired by popular works like Neon Genesis Evangelion, One Piece, Touken Ranbu and more. This time, however, fans will
A gorgeous limited edition Sailor Moon compact is now available for preorder on Premium Bandai! The newest addition to its cosmetics brand Miracle Romance, Miracle Romance: Shining Moon Powder 2019 Limited Edition is based on the design of Tsukino Usagi’s Crystal Star Compact. Crafted to appear as though it came straight from a powder room
österreich, a solo project by guitarist Takahashi Kunimitsu, will be performing the ending theme song for Season 2 of Tokyo Ghoul:re! Titled “Rakuen no Kimi”, this song marks the third time that Takahashi has collaborated with the franchise after “Muno”, the opening theme for Tokyo Ghoul √A, and “Zeitaku na Hone”, the main title theme
The third season for the anime adaptation of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. has officially been announced! The decision is not a complete surprise, as the possibility of a sequel was initially teased in June 2018 with the final episode of Season 2. No other details have been revealed, though fans should expect more