Kumiko, a euphonium player who has now become a second-year student, introduces the new first-year students joining the band as it sets its sights on winning the national championships. Originally a series of light novels by Takeda Ayano, Hibike! Euphonium revolves around a high school concert band club and the daily lives of its members.
Month: December 2018
There will be nine new cast members featured in the series from episode 14, including Hanae Natsuki as Yuki, Aoyama Yutaka as Myorumile, Haruno Anzu as Ramiris, Yasuaki Takumi as Karion, Asai Ayaka as Kenya, Ishigami Shizuka as Ryouta, Satou Gen as Gale, Shiraishi Haruka as Alice, and Tadokoro Azusa as Chloe. Adapted from the
The anime movie adaptation of Saga of Tanya the Evil has released a full length trailer ahead of its Feb. 2019 opening. [embedded content] Adapted from Carlo Zen’s light novel series, the Saga of Tanya the Evil anime follows the adventures of a businessman who finds himself reincarnated as a little girl named Tanya von
Japanese anime has never been so popular with fans all around the world as it is right now. This interview series takes a look at the behind-the-scenes stories and true feelings of those who actually produce anime in Japan and is being conducted in collaboration with international anime sites including Anime Anime, Tokyo Otaku Mode,
The latest key visual features Kirito and Eugeo back to back, as well as Alice and other Integrity Knights. The trailer also features the second cour opening, “Register” by ASCA, which will be used with the new ending theme from episode 14, broadcast on Jan. 12. Sword Art Online: Alicization is the third season in
Comedy series KonoSuba will be heading to the big screen next year, and it’s teasing the adventures to come with a short video! Beginning as a series of light novels written by Akatsuki Natsume, the TV anime adaptation of KonoSuba aired its first season in 2016 with Season 2 following a year later. After being
Kishimoto Masashi, the creator of hit ninja manga Naruto, will be bringing a whole new series titled Samurai 8: Hachimaruden to Weekly Shonen Jump in spring 2019! Written by Kishimoto and illustrated by Okubo Akira, it looks like Samurai 8 will bring samurai culture to a sci-fi setting. While expressing his excitement for the new
Superhero manga My Hero Academia will be heading to the stage next April and the producers have now released info on the complete cast along with an epic visual! Tamura Shin will play protagonist Midoriya Izuku alongside Kobayashi Ryouta as Bakugou Katsuki, Takeuchi Yume as Uraraka Ochako, Ino Hiroki as Iida Tenya, Kitamura Ryou as
One-Punch Man has released its first PV for Season 2 in advance of its Apr. 2019 premiere! [embedded content] The trailer features the exceptionally powerful yet goofy series lead Saitama alongside familiar faces like his pupil Genos, plus villains Sonic and Garo. Adapted from the original webcomic created by ONE, One-Punch Man revolves around a
Superhero anime My Hero Academia has released its very first PV for its long-awaited fourth season! [embedded content] Fans can look forward to the return of beloved Hero Deku and his mentor All Might, as well as an appearance from Togata Mirio, a powerful U.A. High School student who is part of the “Big Three”.
Get ready to welcome back anime’s greatest volleyball players with Season 4 of Haikyu!! A visual featuring series protagonists Hinata Shouyou and Kageyama Tobio, plus a PV looking back on key scenes starring Karasuno High School, were released along with the big news. [embedded content] The original Haikyu! manga was created by Furudate Haruichi and
The preview teases at lively performances by ST☆RISH, QUARTET NIGHT, and HE★VENS in gorgeous stage costumes. A cute visual released alongside the preview also displays the idols in their costumes. Though this film marks the first in the series, Uta no Prince-sama has been a popular otome franchise since the first game released for Playstation
There are a number of special events running to celebrate the game’s launch, including a special login bonus where players can receive up to 300 kagachi for signing in everyday. Two special dens have also been set up, giving everyone the chance to get their hands on some kagachi and veins of gold. (C) Kabaneri
My Hero Academia is set to return for Season 4 in Oct. 2019! Designed by Umakoshi Yoshihiko, the key visual for the upcoming season features series lead Deku alongside fellow U.A. student Mirio. Inspired by the popular manga by Horikoshi Kouhei, the first season of the anime adaptation aired in 2016 with Season 2 following
Sailor Moon and Princess One Spoon are serving up pampered princess vibes with their third collaboration on daily products! Scheduled to go on sale at Princess One Spoon Tokyo starting Dec. 22, there are plenty of charming new goodies to drool over, like the print cushion cover below! Glossy with satin, the cover is also
Japanese anime has never been so popular with fans all around the world as it is right now. This interview series takes a look at the behind-the-scenes stories and true feelings of those who actually produce anime in Japan and is being conducted in collaboration with international anime sites including Anime Anime, Tokyo Otaku Mode,
Tokyo Otaku Mode has brought Cardcaptor Sakura’s Kero-chan to life in another magical collaboration: an adorable 3D mug! An instant charmer, this precious mug has a lovely palette of blue, white, and yellow that seems to overflow with happiness. Dotted with stars and clouds, it feels right at home beside the wing handle, a shape
TV anime Date A Live has released its key visual for Season 3! Protagonist Itsuka is surrounded by the girls in an illustration that features its greatest amount of heroines yet, setting the tone for what’s sure to be another fun season. Based on the light novel series written by Tachibana Koushi and illustrated by
Slice of life manga series YuruYuri is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new OVA! Along with a teaser visual and staff information, a crowdfunding campaign was also announced. To be directed by Yamagishi Daigo, the OVA is titled YuriYuri,. The script will be written by Takahiro with Pony Canyon handling music and Lay-duce to
DiverCity Tokyo Plaza’s hexaRide is launching the second installment in its series of Attack on Titan-themed VR attractions on Dec. 20! Titled Attack on Titan: The Collapsing Tower, the new VR ride is inspired by an episode taking place in the 9th and 10th volumes of the manga. Fans will have the chance to join
The official Twitter account of game company Type-Moon has announced a new addition to the Fate franchise: a novel titled Fate/Requiem. Fate/Requiem‘s scenario will be penned by Type-Moon’s Hoshizora Meteo, while Noco is to handle the illustrations. Its first volume will be up for sale from Dec. 31 at Comiket 95. According to the official
The final battle trailer for the long-awaited game Kingdom Hearts III has been released, bringing the continuation of the epic crossover story one step closer to reality! [embedded content] In addition to the beloved trio of Sora, Donald, and Goofy, the trailer gives fans a glimpse of gameplay and scenes that include characters from classic
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 Stronger, the company behind the Kizuna A.I. scale figure available on Tokyo Otaku Mode Projects. In this interview, we hear from Stronger’s Tsuyoshi Oda, who has produced many
Three years on from his international hit Kimi no Na wa., director Shinkai Makoto will be back in 2019 with his latest anime feature, Weathering With You. Set for release on Jul. 19, the film follows a high school boy named Hotaka who runs away from home to go to Tokyo but quickly falls into
The second in a planned trilogy of films inspired by the Fate/stay night visual novel, Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II. lost butterfly is set to open in cinemas across Japan early next year. A full length trailer for the upcoming movie was broadcast by Abema TV on Dec. 15. The trailer features the movie’s main
Music anime BanG Dream! is slated to premiere on Jan. 3, 2019! Along with the announcement, a key visual and illustrations for the units Poppin’Party, Afterglow, Pastel＊Palettes, Roselia, Hello, Happy World! were released. In addition, five newcomers to the anime – the girls of RAISE A SUILEN – were revealed in another visual. Fans eager
City Hunter’s upcoming movie has released a new trailer! Along with that, it was also revealed that the official title will be City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes and that the original anime’s first opening theme, “Get Wild” by TM Network, will be used as the ending theme for the movie. First released in 1987, “Get
Upcoming stage play Fate/Grand Order The Stage – Order VII: The Absolute Frontline in the War Against the Demonic Beasts: Babylonia, has released 12 character visuals! Visuals of Servants Gilgamesh and Enkidu, to be played by Kiyama Haruki and Yamazaki Shougo respectively, had already been released in October, and now fans can get a glimpse
The latest movie in the One Piece saga is slated to premiere on Aug. 9, 2019! Titled One Piece Stampede, the movie’s release will also coincide with the 20th anniversary of the TV anime. The teaser poster features Luffy’s distinctive straw hat caught in the wind with the hints of a giant monster emerging from
Alive 2018 brought together pro and amateur creators alike to share their enthusiasm for Live2D at Belle Salle Akihabara on Dec. 3. Live2D, developed by a Tokyo-based company of the same name, is an animation technique which allows the animator to generate 2D graphics through layered parts without the need to animate frame by frame