Anime

Studio Ghibli’s first full 3DCG movie Earwig and the Witch will premiere through Japanese broadcaster NHK on December 30! The main cast has also been confirmed: Hirasawa Hirohiro as Earwig, Terajima Shinobu as Bella Yaga, Toyokawa Etsushi as Mandrake, and Hamada Gaku as Thomas. Directed by Miyazaki Goro, Earwig and the Witch follows a young

Launched on November 12, it has already achieved its initial goal of 25,000,000 yen plus two stretch goals. As a result, the original 10-song setlist will be extended to 14 songs. The next stretch goal of 40,000,000 yen will add a completely new song, which will be picked from Miku Expo’s song contest. A wide

The casting for these new characters has also been revealed: Numakura Manami as Sakaguchi Hinata, Kobayashi Chiaki as Taguchi Shogo, Nogami Sho as Tachibana Kyoya, Kono Hiyori as Mizutani Kirara, Kakuma Ai as Albis, Taichi Yo as Suphia, Hino Satoshi as Grucius, and Tanezaki Atsumi as Mjurran. Adapted from the series of light novels by

Along with the big news, a key visual and trailer was released. The casting for the movie is expected to carry over from the TV anime, with leading voice actors Matsuoka Yoshitsugu and Tomatsu Haruka already confirmed to reprise their roles as Kirito and Asuna. The upcoming anime movie is an adaptation of the Sword

Popular Bandai Spirits figure brand TAMASHII NATIONS is holding its annual exhibition as a virtual event from November 6-8! Like their July event, TAMASHII FEATURES 2020, fans all around the world can access the exhibits through the official website at their own leisure. The online venue features exclusive attractions like a VR exhibition hall, 360-degree

With epic battles, striking animation and a gripping plot, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer has truly taken the world by storm. Often abbreviated as Kimetsu or KnY, the wildly popular franchise began in 2016 with a manga by Koyoharu Gotoge. Combining the genres of adventure, dark fantasy, and martial arts to tell the story of

Hetalia spin-off manga Hetalia World Stars is getting a TV anime adaptation that will air from spring 2021! Watanabe Hiroshi will direct the series, with Studio DEEN producing. The original main cast will also return to reprise their roles. The teaser visual features Italy, Germany, and Japan, with Italy offering up a plate of pasta

Popular superhero franchise My Hero Academia is set to release a new smartphone RPG titled My Hero Academia: Ultra Impact in 2021! The game will allow players to train their heroes and battle 3-on-3 as well as customise their hero base, while also including a story mode featuring familiar scenes and villains from the TV

The recently released promo video features scenes of Akaza and Shinjuro facing off in addition to characters from the original anime TV series. Similarly, the new teaser visual focuses on their fiery battle. Members of the cast and crew, including Hanae Natsuki who plays Kamado Tanjiro, Hino Satoshi who plays Rengoku Kyojiro, and Ishida Kei

Kyoto Animation’s archery-themed anime Tsurune is headed to the big screen with a new movie, two years after its TV anime premiere! [embedded content] The recently released teaser trailer ends with an illustration of protagonist Minato alongside the announcement of the movie. A release date has not yet been confirmed. Adapted from Ayano Kotoko’s light

A new trailer for the upcoming season is also slated to debut as part of a special program streamed on Niconico and YouTube on Nov. 8. Adapted from the series of light novels by Fuse with illustrations by MitzVah and the manga illustrated by Kawakami Taiki, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime broadcast

An eerie new trailer was released along with the big announcement. Although the movie was slated to premiere on Jun. 27, the date was pushed back due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 is the fourth and final installment in the Rebuild of Evangelion movie series, produced by Studio Khara as a

I’m Tetsu! I’m a member of Tokyo Otaku Mode and I love ramen! It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that it is a staple that sustains and supports Japan’s restaurant industry today. It’s that popular. Originally brought over from China, it has undergone various changes to suit the Japanese palate and now, it is

Shrines are popular tourist spots in Japan. Japanese shrines welcome everyone, no matter your faith, so you can easily go to a shrine to pray. Check out how to enjoy shrines as well as the etiquette you should know so you can enjoy these beautiful, historic buildings and Japanese culture even more deeply! 1) Bow

A lot of new anime air every season, and along with that comes opening and ending songs and sometimes even character songs, leading to the creation of many new anisongs, too. If you’re looking at this article, you are probably interested in anisongs yourself but maybe you’ve managed to miss some famous anisongs! Some of

The Kimetsu no Yaiba manga ended at the height of its popularity, and the world is still groaning from the loss. The much anticipated continuation to the anime made its premiere today with the movie Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Train. Yet we don’t know quite when it’ll be released outside of Japan, so there are

An illustration by original artist Demizu Posuka has also been revealed alongside a new movie poster. The Promised Neverland is based on Shirai Kaiu and Demizu Posuka’s dark fantasy manga, which has previously been adapted as a TV anime. Hirakawa Yuichirou will direct the live action movie, with Hamabe Minami as Emma, Jo Kairi as

Although the premiere was originally set for summer 2020, it was delayed due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Adapted from the popular idol-raising game, Tokyo 7th Sisters is set in 2034, where idol groups have become a thing of the past. The movie will feature idol group 777☆SISTERS as the main unit and

Marking the birthday of its iconic protagonist, popular anime Gintama has released an intense full trailer for upcoming movie The Final! [embedded content] The trailer also showcases the movie’s main theme, “Wadachi” by rock band Spyair. The band has a long history with the Gintama franchise, having performed theme music for the TV anime three

Vocaloid Diva Miku is going online for Hatsune Miku Expo 2021! Miku Expo 2021 will be streamed for free in order to reach as many fans around the world as possible. It will be funded via a crowdfunding campaign run by Crypton Future Media and set to launch in November. Details regarding backer rewards etc

Violet Evergarden: The Movie is now streaming its first 10 minutes online! [embedded content] Adapted from the series of light novels by Akatsuki Kana, the franchise revolves around the titular Violet Evergarden, a former soldier who has transitioned to a role as an “Auto Memory Doll” scribe. Violet Evergarden: The Movie is currently screening in

Popular anime Beastars has released the main visual for its upcoming second season! The visual features a dramatic shattered mirror design with the faces of Legoshi, Louis, and Shishi reflected in the shards. Inspired by Itagaki Paru’s manga, Beastars is set in a world of anthropomorphised animals in which there is a cultural divide between

Popular theater-themed anime A3! has released a new promo video for its upcoming Season Autumn arc! [embedded content] Set to the Autumn Troupe’s theme song, “oneXone”, the video introduces the five members set to appear in the anime: Settsu Banri, Hyoudou Juza, Nanao Taichi, Fushimi Omi, and Furuichi Sakyou. Character settings for the five have

Upcoming anime SSSS.Dynazenon has released its very first trailer! Character designs have also been released for the anime’s five protagonists: Asanaka Yomogi, Minami Yume, Yamanaka Koyomi, Asukagawa Chise, and Gauma. The latest collaboration between Tsuburaya Productions and Studio Trigger, SSSS.Dynazenon is a new addition to the universe of classic tokusatsu franchise Gridman the Hyper Agent

Popular superhero anime My Hero Academia’s fifth season is set to air in spring 2021! Along with the big announcement, a new visual and PV featuring Season 5’s characters were released. [embedded content] Originally a manga created by Horikoshi Kouhei, My Hero Academia is set in a world in which possessing superpowers known as “Quirks”

Osomatsu-san has released a new Season 3 trailer featuring new characters and the upcoming opening theme song, “nice to NEET you!” by AOP! [embedded content] While the trailer only gave fans a quick glimpse, the new robot-like characters will prove integral to the plot of the third season. Set 10 years after the events of

Popular anime Laid-Back Camp has released its second visual for Season 2, starring Shima Rin and Kagamihara Nadeshiko’s older sister Sakura! The visual shows the two enjoying a peaceful meal of okonomiyaki. Adapted from the manga by Afro, the camping-themed series aired its first season in 2018. Kyougoku Yoshiaki will return to direct along with

Popular franchise Pokémon has released an uplifting music video titled “GOTCHA!”, created in collaboration with Japanese rock band Bump of Chicken! Celebrating the bond between Pokémon and Trainers of all generations, the video features a song titled “Acacia” by Bump of Chicken. Subtitles for the lyrics are currently available in nine languages, including English, Chinese,

Upcoming anime The Day I Became a God has revealed its second key visual along with new cast info! The following cast members have been confirmed: Shigematsu Chiharu as Suzuki Hideto, Terui Haruka as Jinguji Hikari, Shimamura Yu as Tengan Kako, Inoue Kikuko as the CEO, Matsuda Kenichirou as Oguma Raita, Yuzuki Ryouka as Narukami

Sanrio series Show By Rock!! Stars!! will air from Jan. 2021! A newly released teaser video features the members of Mashumairesh!!, as well as Plasmagica’s Cyan and Yokazenohorizon’s Rikao. The latter will be appearing for the first time in the TV anime. [embedded content] Show By Rock!! is a multimedia character project created by Sanrio