2019 will mark the 5th year of Universal Studios Japan event “Universal Cool Japan”, and it’s been announced that this will be the biggest yet. Not only will the park welcome back major works like Detective Conan, Attack on Titan, Godzilla, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Sailor Moon, but the charming thief of Lupin III will
Nintendo Switch games Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are launching on November 16, but that’s not all the fun trainers have to look forward to – five Let’s Go!-themed cafes will be popping up around Japan from Oct. 27! There are two major aspects that make these cafes a definite must-stop
Rap groups MAD TRIGGER CREW and Matenrou are facing off for the Final Battle CD in the first series of rap project Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-. With less than a month to go until its release, a trailer video has been released to add to the hype! [embedded content] As a teaser of the
During the event, the much loved heroes of Attack on Titan will be making a special appearance in the game. A teaser trailer released via the official DanMachi YouTube Channel shows Eren and Levi heading off to visit a dungeon. The DanMemo × Attack on Titan collaboration begins on Oct. 31 (JST). Players logging in
Superhero manga My Hero Academia will be making its Hollywood debut thanks to a live action movie adaptation to be produced by Legendary Entertainment! While details are still scarce, it has been revealed that Alex Garcia and Jay Ashenfelter of Legendary and Yoritomi Ryousuke of Shueisha are working on the project. Toho is to distribute
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
Several events for sci-fi manga World Trigger have been revealed in celebration of it resuming serialization! The first event, which is an all night screening, will take place at Tokyo’s Shinjuku Wald 9 and Osaka’s Umeda Burg 7 on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8. The firstne night will be dedicated to the “Large-Scale Invasion” arc,
Sci-fi comedy anime Date A Live is set to return for its third season in Jan. 2019. The newly released key visual for Season 3 features the seventh Spirit Natsumi, who will be making her first appearance in the animated series. The Jan. 2019 broadcast date was confirmed at the Fantasia Bunko Daikanshasai event on
Escape from the Female Titan in a new Attack on Titan VR game, VR Shingeki no Kyojin: The Human Race! Inspired by the massively popular manga by Hajime Isayama, this game has been brought into reality by Sony Music Communications and Taito. The focus of the game is that unforgettable episode where Levi’s squad is
The trailer is narrated by Natsuki Subaru and also previews “Relive” by Nonoc, which is the OVA’s theme song. The OVA, which began its theatrical screening in Japan on Oct. 6, takes place in the village of Irlam. After helping liberate the village from a monster, it seems that something else is afoot with Natsuki
The visual features a brand new illustration by the TV series’ animation character designer and chief animation director Ebara Yasuyuki of Mumei in tears while snow falls around her. Alongside the visual, the movie also released a teaser trailer which features Mumei looking back on meeting Ikoma. Set in a world where humans must protect
Popular light novel series Saekano will be hitting cinema screens in autumn 2019 with a movie titled Saenai Heroine no Sodate-kata fine! Adapted from the popular light novel series written by Maruto Fumiaki and illustrated by Misaki Kurehito, Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend follows regular high school boy (and also otaku) Aki Tomoya
The stage play takes place in 2655 BC Mesopotamia, following Mashu Kyrielight and her Master in their continuing quest to prevent the extinction of humanity. After travelling back in time and discovering the struggle city of Uruk, they find that crisis is imminent thanks to the Three Goddess Alliance, and allying beasts attempt a vicious
An exhibition at Mori Arts Center Gallery dedicated to iconic magical girl franchise Cardcaptor Sakura has announced more of its plans to bring the magic of various cards to life. As if it wasn’t already exciting enough to be able to enjoy some delicious themed food while looking at gorgeous artwork and goods, it’s also
The Final Battle CD for rap project Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- is set to be released on Nov. 14! Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-‘s “Battle Season” started this past spring with Ikebukuro Division’s Buster Bros and Yokohama Division’s MAD TRIGGER CREW pitted against each other, followed by Shibuya Division’s Fling Posse and Shinjuku Division’s
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
Virtual YouTuber Kizuna AI recently uploaded a video revealing a surprise guest on her channel: Artificial Intelligence ADA from Ingress! Thanks to their different backgrounds and personalities, viewers were treated to an unusually amusing meeting between the two virtual beings. During the video, they even switched bodies so that ADA could experience having a physical
Saga of Tanya the Evil the Movie has released a second trailer, plus plot details, for the upcoming animated film! [embedded content] The film will illustrate a long brewing conflict between Major Tanya von Degurechaff and Warrant Officer Mary Sioux. In the series, Tanya killed her father Anson in battle – leading Mary to finally
The live action drama adaptation of Saint Young Man will be streaming exclusively on piccomaTV as of Oct. 18, but the first episode has been released for free on YouTube! [embedded content] This live action adaptation is directed by Fukuda Yuichi, a live action veteran who has brought countless manga to life. It also stars
Fate/Grand Order is celebrating a significant milestone for its English version with a reward-heavy campaign and the limited return of Jeanne d’Arc (Alter)! The popular mobile game was first made available in English (for Android) in both the United States and Canada in June 2017. Since then, the English app has accumulated over 4 million
In Doraemon the Movie: Nobita no Getsumen Tansaki, when a white light is found on the surface of the moon, Nobita is convinced that it is the moon rabbit from folklore. Then, one day, a mysterious transfer student appears at his school… In addition to a special video introducing the project plus a teaser visual,
From the visual, it looks like the main characters will be heading to Oshimai City, as featured in the conclusion of the original manga. For those hoping for more information, it was announced that more news will be coming in November, so keep an eye out! A gag series created by mangaka Asou Shuichi, The
The official trailer for the live action drama adaptation of slice-of-life manga Saint Young Men is offering fans another hilarious sneak peek into the daily lives of their two favorite deities! [embedded content] The drama is directed by Fukuda Yuichi, a live action veteran who has brought countless manga to life, such as the live
Attack on Titan may have been thrust into an unfortunate break, but fear not, soldier! It’s been revealed that the second part of Season 3 (episode 50 onwards) will be airing in Apr. 2019 on NHK General TV. While further news is scarce, a new visual has been released, showing Eren looking out at the
Sci-fi manga World Trigger is finally making its comeback in Weekly Shonen Jump‘s 48th issue, set to hit the stands on Oct. 29! Written by Ashihara Daisuke, it began serialization from 2013 and went on hiatus in 2016. After running in Weekly Shonen Jump for 5 issues, it will be transferred to Jump Square from
There’s nothing we love more than a great hero to admire in anime and manga. Each plot might be full of trials (related to combat, relationships or otherwise!), but it’s precisely because our protagonists are so great of heart that it’s possible to put our trust in them – no matter how bad things get.
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
The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival is just around the corner! It will once again be held in the Roppongi area between October 25th and November 3rd, screening dozens of acclaimed films from around the world. This year’s Focus on Animation retrospective is centered around the works of Yuasa Masaaki, the director known for hits
The 2nd teaser PV has been released for Tokyo Ghoul:re [CALL to EXIST], a PS4 game by Bandai Namco coming out this winter! [embedded content] This game transports players in 3rd person to the world of Tokyo Ghoul:re, where human-eating Ghouls battle against investigators. The game is centered on these battles making use of the
Anime film My Hero Academia: Two Heroes has earned more than 1.6 billion yen in the box office as of Oct. 8 and been seen by over 1.2 million fans! The movie officially came out on Aug. 3, so this marks its 10th week in theaters. Its box office takings can also be said to