Month: May 2022

Reboot anime Tokyo Mew Mew New has revealed its latest trailer! [embedded content] In addition to Ichigo’s transformation sequence, the trailer features her fellow Mew Mew’s attacks and several new characters. The following additional cast members have also been announced: Nobuhiko Okamoto ( Teasing Master Takagi-san ) as Quiche, Daiki Yamashita ( My Hero Academia

The new Season 2 visual features the girls of Liella!, including its four new members. Love Live! Superstar!! is the latest addition to hit school idol franchise Love Live! Set at Yuigaoka Girls’ High School, a Tokyo school that recently reopened, it begins with five girls following their dreams as they form a school idol

Comedy isekai series KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! is officially getting a third season and a spin-off anime! The following cast members are set to reprise their roles for Season 3: Jun Fukushima as Kazuma, Sora Amamiya as Aqua, Rie Takahashi as Megumin, and Ai Kayano as Darkness. Takaomi Kanasaki, who directed the

Hey there! It’s been a busy week, so we’re glad for the chance to sit down and just take a moment to relax. Being an otaku is exciting, but there can be so much to keep up with! Just in case you missed it, one piece of news we’re super excited about is the return

One Piece Film: Red has released a short video showcasing the outfits for the Marine and World Government characters ahead of the film’s premiere this August! [embedded content] The video features Momonga, Issho/Fujitora, Borsalino/Kizaru, and Sakazuki/Akainu from the Marines, and Blueno, Kalifa, and The Five Elders from the World Government. One Piece follows the adventures

Almost four years after Hunter x Hunter’s latest hiatus, author Yoshihiro Togashi has teased four new chapters! Two vague images were released via a brand new Twitter account that will post about his progress for the manuscript. Hunter x Hunter debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1998, becoming a hit series both in Japan and

[embedded content] Fans can see The False Songstress on June 16 and The Wings of Goodbye on June 30, both with English subtitles. Tickets are currently available via Fathom Events. [embedded content] The official Macross website describes the films as follows: Macross Frontier: The False Songstress takes place in 2059 – following the near-destruction of

Romantic comedy anime When Will Ayumu Make His Move? is now set to premiere in Japan on July 7! [embedded content] The newly released teaser trailer introduces protagonists Ayumu and Urushi, as well as their classmates. It also reveals the opening theme song “Kakehiki wa Poker Face” by Kana Hanazawa, who plays Maki. In addition

Comedy anime Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? will be back on July 23 with Season 4! [embedded content] In addition to a trailer teasing the return of Bell and his comrades’ next battle, a key visual has been released. Source: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up

Gooood morning, afternoon, or evening, wherever you are! We hope you’re faring well. It’s been a while since we’ve given you an unsolicited weather report, so here goes! Spring is passing by in the blink of an eye, and it’s easy to tell what’s coming next – summer and tsuyu, or the rainy season. Outside

Annual exhibition Eshi100 revolves around the concept of uniting 100 outstanding illustrators with a certain theme. Held from April 29 to May 8 at Akihabara’s Akiba Square, this year’s event was its twelfth so far. Thanks to our friends at Geek Lab, even fans outside Japan can get a feel for what it was like

The new TV anime adaptation of Urusei Yatsura has revealed its October premiere along with a trailer, key visual, and additional cast info! [embedded content] The new cast members are Wataru Takagi as Cherry and Miyuki Sawashiro as Sakura. Cast/character visuals for Takagi, Sawashiro, and the rest of the current cast have also been released.

The latest anime film from renowned director Makoto Shinkai, Suzume no Tojimari, has been picked up for distribution outside of Asia in early 2023 by Crunchyroll in cooperation with Sony Pictures and Wild Bunch International! Source: Suzume no Tojimari Twitter In addition to distributing the film in the US, Crunchyroll will coordinate with Sony Pictures

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 has released a new Season 2 clip featuring a battle scene involving the Tachikoma and post-human character Takashi! [embedded content] Set in 2045, Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 is part of the hit franchise which began with Masamune Shirow’s 1989 manga Ghost in the Shell. In a world where the

Romantic comedy manga The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious is getting a TV anime adaptation that will air from this July! [embedded content] A trailer and key visual were released along with the announcement. The trailer features Saori Hayami ( Yor in Spy x Family ) as Yuri and Rie Takahashi ( Megumin in

The upcoming Laid-Back Camp anime film has unveiled its main poster and announced a special 84-page comic as a bonus gift for those who come to see it! Presented as “volume 13.5,” the comic includes a special 24-page episode written and illustrated by Afro. It will also feature the same binding as the original manga

Gymnastics-themed anime film Backflip!! has revealed its July 2 premiere date along with its main trailer! [embedded content] Info on the film’s songs was also announced. wacci will be performing the theme song, “Bokura no Ippo.” Centimillimental’s “Hikari no Naka kara Tsutaetai koto” will be used as an insert song. The film is a sequel

Soccer-themed anime Blue Lock will be hitting the airwaves this October! [embedded content] In addition to a trailer and key visual, ten new cast members were announced: Masatomo Nakazawa as Wataru Kuon, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Jingo Raichi, Shoya Chiba as Yudai Imamura, Shugo Nakamura as Gin Gagamaru, Daishi Kajita as Asahi Naruhaya, Ryunosuke Watanuki as

Comedy anime Osomatsu-san has released a trailer and visual for its upcoming film, Osomatsu-san ~Hipipo-Zoku to Kagayaku Kajitsu~! [embedded content] The visual was penned by character designer Eiji Abiko. It was also confirmed that AOP will be performing the opening theme, “Hanamaru Pippi wa Yoiko Dake Reiwa ver.” Set to premiere on July 8, 2022,

Hey there! We’re feeling particularly hyped up this week because of a special occasion: the results of our 5th figure photo contest have been revealed! This one was our very first time incorporating users’ votes into the results. Whether you voted or entered (or both!), we couldn’t have done it without you! Although this contest

Popular video-sharing site Niconico is a treasure trove of Japanese internet culture, but that’s not all. It also hosts Niconico Chokaigi, an annual festival that brings online sensations to the real world for fans to enjoy in person! Courtesy of the folks at online media platform Geek Lab, you’ll be getting a rundown on four

Niconico Chokaigi, an event celebrating Japan’s internet culture, returned for an in-person event this year. Thanks to the folks at Geek Lab, you’ll be able to get a peek into what it was like to attend Cho Kabuki, a particularly popular kabuki performance that stars the one and only Hatsune Miku! ©超歌舞伎 Supported by NTT

Comedy anime Mob Psycho 100 is finally returning this October with Season 3! [embedded content] Released almost nine months after Season 3 was first announced, the new trailer is also subtitled in English. Mob Psycho 100 follows high school boy Kageyama, who receives the nickname “Mob” because he so easily blends into the background. But

While details on the release date and cast are yet to be revealed, a single teaser visual has been released. The sequel shifts the focus from the Seven Deadly Sins to the Four Knights, a group targeted by Camelot due to being prophesized to bring an end to the world. ©Nakaba Suzuki, Kodansha/The Seven Deadly

Comedy anime Spy x Family has announced new cast members and revealed a new visual for episode 5! Natsumi Fujiwara will voice Damian Desmond, the son of Loid’s target, Donovan Desmond. Other cast members include Emiri Kato as Becky Blackbell, Anya’s best friend, Hana Sato as Ewen Egeberg, Damian’s friend, and Haruka Okamura as Emile

The lovable protagonist of Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book has come to life as a magical full-scale figure, plus a 1/7 scale figure now available at the TOM Shop! These figures are the very first items produced under a new brand named 1/ (or One Slash), which promises even more amazing

Romcom manga Teasing Master Takagi-san’s upcoming anime film has released a new trailer previewing more of Nishikata and Takagi’s summer adventures! [embedded content] In addition to the trailer, a series of equally adorable publicity stills has been released. The full set can be viewed below this article. Finally, new characters for the film have been

Fantasy anime Made in Abyss has revealed a new trailer and additional cast members for its second season! [embedded content] Hiroki Goto will voice Majikaja alongside Kana Ichinose as Maaa, Kimiko Saito as Moogie, and Ryota Takeuchi as Gaburoon. Based on Akihito Tsukushi’s manga of the same name, Made in Abyss follows a young girl

The upcoming Fullmetal Alchemist live action sequel films have received a new trailer previewing Al and Ed’s confrontation with Scar! [embedded content] Fullmetal Alchemist began in 2001 as a manga series by Hiromu Arakawa, going on to sell over 80 million volumes worldwide. It was also adapted into popular TV anime series and anime films.