The original Fairy Tail manga by Mashima Hiro concluded in Jul. 2017, but the reveal came fast that the story wasn’t over yet and it would be making a comeback with a spinoff. Mashima himself has returned for storyboarding, but the artwork is illustrated by fellow manga artist Ueda Atsuo. It only recently began its
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Sailor Moon is teaming up with character-themed jewellery brand U-Treasure for a third series of accessories featuring rings and a necklace. The Cosmic Heart Ring is available in K18 yellow gold (50,000 yen), silver with yellow gold coating (18,000 yen), and silver (18,000 yen). Inspired by the popular 2017 edition, the rings come in five
Tokyo Otaku Mode is teaming up with Kotobukiya for the very first scale figure of Virtual YouTuber Siro! Her popularity has been steadily increasing since she first joined the scene in 2017, and now she’s excited to meet all of her fans and join their figure collections. Her unforgettable dress is featured in all of
There are only a few days left until the release of Pokémon: Let’s Go: Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and a new trailer is showing fans that they can still expect more surprises! [embedded content] The preview will cause major nostalgia for those who have explored Kanto and encountered all the gym leaders, members
Carefree school life takes a decidedly horrific turn in the newest preview and poster for the upcoming live action film School-Live! [embedded content] Based on the horror manga series written by Kaihou Norimitsu and illustrated by Chiba Sadoru, School-Live! follows the lives of four high school friends whose lives are filled with schoolwork, laughter, and
The Overlord smartphone game spinoff Mass for the Dead has revealed story details and a visual, having achieved 400,000 preregistrations! The game is the latest addition to the Overlord franchise, which began with a series of dark fantasy light novels written by Maruyama Kugane. Waking up in the ruins of the Great Tomb of Nazarick,
The fates of three warriors collide in the final preview for the upcoming anime film Dragon Ball Super: Broly! [embedded content] Scheduled to hit theaters in Japan starting Dec. 14, the preview below promises fans an overwhelming showdown with Vegeta, Goku, and Broly – three of the most powerful Saiyans in existence. It also marks
Japanese anime continues to gain popularity around the world. We’re conducting interviews of anime studios and asking them about the behind-the-scenes process and the thoughts that go into anime production. This is a large-scale project that is being done in collaboration with anime sites around the world, including the anime information site Anime Anime!, Tokyo
The iconic series protagonist, demon hunter Dante, will be played by Baba Ryouma, a veteran of “2.5D” stage adaptations like The Prince of Tennis. The devil Gideon will be played by Kwangsoo of the popular K-pop group Supernova. Other cast members include Maeshima Ami (Elise), Nakayama Yuki (Henry), Yamaguchi Tomoya (Owen), Sueno Takuma (Luke), and
KonoSuba’s upcoming anime movie has confirmed its official title as Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! Kurenai Densetsu! The key visual features Crimson Magic Clan members Megumin and Yunyun looking back while Kazuma and Aqua charge ahead of them. In the runup to the movie’s opening, KonoSuba will also be back hosting their web radio
Koshimizu, who plays Anemone, and Nazuka, who plays Eureka, took to the airways on Nov. 4 for a TV talk show special, part of which was included in the commercial. It also teases exciting action as well as a younger Anemone and a look at her meeting with Eureka. Further footage was unveiled during the
A new trailer has been released for Production I.G.’s film trilogy Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System, with keywords relating to the three different stories scattered throughout. [embedded content] The film trilogy will focus on three separate cases, starring principal characters like Kogami Shinya, Masaoka Tomomi, Teppei Sugo, Ginoza Nobuchika, and Shimotsuki Mika. From Nov. 9,
A stylish collaboration that transcends time is being formed with a breathtaking wicca × Sailor Moon watch! Sailor Moon and wicca’s very first collaboration watch was released last year with only 2,500 pieces up for grabs. Now fans have another chance, though, with this Precious Moment Edition! It features a pink gold design inspired by
It has been confirmed that Osomatsu-san the Movie will hit theaters in Japan starting Mar. 15, 2019! The announcement was also accompanied by new teaser visuals and a preview, the latter of which is narrated by Furukawa Toshi, who voices the announcer in the TV anime. [embedded content] Some background was also revealed for the
[embedded content] Having officially launched on Oct. 31, the event will give fans the chance to see Eren, Levi and other heroes of Attack on Titan heading down to the dungeons for a whole new adventure. DanMemo characters like Bell and Ais will also be enlisted to help the Scout Regiment defend Orario from the
Mob Psycho 100 is set to return for Season 2 in Jan. 2019. With a few more months to wait, in the meantime fans can check out a PV that teases the new season with the appearance of a new character! [embedded content] Mob Psycho 100 is inspired by the popular manga by ONE in
It’s been confirmed that upcoming game Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress -Ran- Hajimaru Michiato will be released sometime in Dec. 2018! Developed by TriFort and DMM GAMES, the game is releasing for iOS, Android, and PC. It will serve as a legitimate sequel to the anime series, which originally premiered on Fuji TV’s Noitamina from
A poster for the very first Touken Ranbu -Online- live action movie has been revealed. It features the cast looking gorgeous as Touken Danshi with Mikazuki Munechika front and center. It was also announced that Yamamoto Kouji and Yashima Norito will be joining the cast as Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi respectively. The movie is
Titled That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Lord of Tempest, the game follows the original series’ protagonist, a human-turned slime named Rimuru plus his trusted companions Benimaru, Soei, and Shion in cute chibi forms. The aim is to make more friends and build a world in which everyone is welcome. In celebration of
Classic anime Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kouen-mae Hashutsujo, also known as KochiKame* is making an epic return to NHK! It will be making an appearance in a new episode of Ani x Para ~Anata no Hero wa Dare desu ka~, a series of shorts dedicated to showcasing parasports. KochiKame protagonist Ryotsu Kankichi will again be played
Bandai Namco Entertainment has finally revealed the release date and price for upcoming fighting game Jump Force! Developed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Weekly Shonen Jump, Jump Force pits powerful characters from many of the magazine’s popular series against each other. Fans who have long wondered which of their favorite heroes and villains would
It’s been revealed that Isayama Hajime’s Attack on Titan will be adapted into a live action Hollywood movie to be directed by Andrés Muschietti! Muschietti is well known for his work in the genre of horror, having gained acclaim for directing the 2017 film It, as well as his debut work Mama. The film will
Premiere dates for the anime film trilogy Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System film trilogy have been revealed! The first movie, Case.1: Tsumi to Batsu, centered on Shimotsuki Mika and Ginoza Nobuchika, will premiere on Jan. 25, 2019. Case.2: First Guardian revolves around Sugou Teppei and Masaoka Tomomi and will be released on Feb. 15. Finally,
After a screening of his 2017 movie Lu Over the Wall at the Tokyo International Film Festival Veteran, anime director Yuasa Masaaki announced his latest project: an original anime movie titled Kimi to Nami ni Noretara. In a departure from Yuasa’s most recent work (a fantasy film that tells the tale of a lonely boy
A new announcement has confirmed that Kemono Friends is returning with Season 2 on Jan. 7, 2019! The news was accompanied by the sixth visual for the upcoming anime, plus cast and staff news. Fans can expect the return of main cast members, including Ozaki Yuka as Serval. New additions to the group include Koike
Tokyo Otaku Mode is teaming up with dark fantasy Tokyo Ghoul:re for a series of collaborative T-shirts! Featuring key characters and motifs in a variety of styles, there are four designs to choose from. They are currently available for preorder within Japan at TOM Projects until Nov. 30 ahead of a Dec. 2018 release. Around
Soon, Cardcaptor Sakura fans will be able to accompany iconic magical girl Kinomoto Sakura on her latest adventures thanks to the upcoming mobile game Cardcaptor Sakura: Happiness Memories! Preregistrations for the game have already begun, with gacha bonuses also announced. Based on the popular franchise created by CLAMP, the “dress up x mini garden” game
Fans will be able to get their hands on a special advance ticket for 4,500 yen on Nov. 4 at the special Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko 30th Anniversary festival. It will come with a bonus of an art board a specially illustrated art board by Mishima Kurone, the original illustrator for Konosuba plus some cute decorations
A new collaboration between Sword Art Online and jewelry brand The Kiss is giving fans the chance to get their hands on a dazzling ring and two necklaces inspired by Kirito and Asuna! First up is a silver ring based on the special sword that Kirito wielded in Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale.
Once again, Japan’s Agency of Cultural Affairs is supporting young animators through the Anime Tamago project. An annual project dedicated to training upcoming animators and showcasing their talents, Anime Tamago can be credited for fan favorites across the globe like STUDIO4℃’s Little Witch Academia, MAD HOUSE’s Death Parade, and TRIGGER’s Red Ash. While project titles