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
It’s been revealed that Hello World, an original anime film by director Itou Tomohiko of the Sword Art Online anime series, will premiere in fall 2019! It will be a sci-fi romance featuring a screenplay by Nozaki Mado, character design by Horiguchi Yukiko, and animation by Graphinica. This film will mark Nozak and Itou’s first
A new poster visual for the upcoming live action film Sonic the Hedgehog is striking curiosity and apprehension in fans around the world! For now, it looks like the appearance of Sonic is being kept under wraps, as the poster visual only shows off his shadowy silhouette. While details for the film are scarce, it
A teaser trailer has been released for the live action movie adaptation of Kawamoto Homura and Naomura Tohru’s popular gambling manga Kakegurui! [embedded content] The trailer features Ikeda Elaiza as student council president Momobami Kirari along with series lead Jabami Yumeko played by Hamami Minami, Takasugi Mahiro as Suzui Ryota, and Morikawa Aoi as Saotome
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac is a 3DCG reboot of the franchise inspired by Kurumada Masami’s original manga and follows a collection of warriors known as Saints, who are charged with protecting the goddess Athena. The Netflix animated series will run from the Galaxian Wars to the Silver Saints arcs. (C)Masami Kurumada / Toei
A new project is in the works for Ghost in the Shell, and it’s already been confirmed that Netflix will handle its premiere in 2020! While there are no details yet concerning plot, it will be a full 3DCG animation titled Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045. It will also be brought to life by not
Good Smile Company’s WonHobby Gallery returned with its 2018 Autumn edition on Nov. 24 and 25, and Tokyo Otaku Mode is here to share a peek at all of the upcoming figures that will be making their way to fans’ collections! The event brought together a huge collection of items from leading manufacturers like Good
Upcoming mobile RPG Attack on Titan Tactics has officially begun accepting preregistrations, plus applications for its closed beta! Attack on Titan Tactics will be free to play on iOS and Android with in-game purchases available. Described as an extermination simulation RPG, it will give players the chance to encounter their favorite Attack on Titan as
The new TV anime adaptation of Fruits Basketin both their human and zodiac forms) has released a PV featuring Iwami Manaka narrating as protagonist Honda Tohru! Character designs of Tohru, Kyon, Yuki, and Shigure in both their human and zodiac forms have also been revealed. [embedded content] The adaptation is based on the beloved manga
Both figure manufacturers and figure collectors were out in full force for the Mega Hobby Expo Autumn 2018 held on Nov. 24! As always, expo host MegaHouse and participants like Aniplex, Kotobukiya, and Alter brought no shortage of high quality treasures to Akihabara UDX’s AKIBA_SQUARE for fans to get a peek at. Let’s kick things
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,
Bandai Namco Arts music label Lantis is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Lantis Matsuri 2019, a concert starring some of the biggest names in anime music! Since its establishment in 1999, Lantis has become a huge player in the industry and is now famous for producing hit songs for titles like The Melancholy of Haruhi
The Detective Conan movie series will be back on Apr. 12, 2019 with its 23rd entry, titled Konjou no Fist! In a series first, the movie sees Conan travel overseas to Singapore where he and gentleman thief Kaitou Kid become embroiled in a conspiracy involving a murder in Marina Bay Sands and the mysterious “Blue
The sad but inevitable news was announced during a special event on Dec. 1 titled “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. TV Anime Season 2 Special Event~ Kaisai! Hitoashi Hayai Christmas Party~”. It was also confirmed that Dempagumi.inc idol Aizawa Risa will return in the anime original role of Mikami Aiko. A gag series created
Titled “Onaji Sora no Shita de”, the main title theme is performed by Iguchi Yuka, who also voices Chigusa Hitachi in the TV anime. Originally written by Omori Fujino and illustrated by Yasuda Suzuhito, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? is a light novel series that has over 10
The anime adaptation of the futuristic thriller series The Promised Neverland has announced its premiere dates along with a key visual! The official premiere is set for Jan. 11, 2019 on TV stations throughout Japan but those with Amazon Prime Video will be able to view the first episode ahead of everyone else on Jan.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection follows the trilogy of compilation movies released in 2017 and 2018 and will act as a sequel. As seen in the trailer, the movie will feature a number of familiar characters from the TV series including C.C., Suzaku, Nunnally, and Kallen Stadtfeld in addition to the newly confirmed cast
Anime Piano no Mori will be returning for its second season on January 28, 2019! It’s also been announced that the ending theme will be a new song titled “Hajimari no Basho” by Murakawa Rie. The series is based on a manga themed around classical music by Isshiki Makoto that was serialized in Morning until
A new preview for the upcoming fighting game Jump Force has confirmed the addition of two playable characters from the classic manga Rurouni Kenshin! [embedded content] The legendary assassin Himura Kenshin and anti-government terrorist Shishio Makoto will be joining the fight alongside other popular characters from Weekly Shonen Jump! Though the preview is brief, it
Japanese anime is more popular now than it has ever been before. These interviews with anime studios will reveal the behind-the-scenes processes and emotions that go into making anime. This is a large-scale project done in collaboration with anime news sites throughout the world, such as the anime news site Anime!Anime!, Tokyo Otaku Mode, which
During a special Fate/Grand Order program on Nov. 27, it was announced that the popular franchise is set to launch a new anime entry as part of the Fate/Project New Year’s Eve TV Special 2018! TROYCA will handle the animation, but no other details have been revealed aside from a teaser visual. As well as