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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Japan's KitKat Flavors Now Include Sake” plus 22 more

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Japan's KitKat Flavors Now Include Sake” plus 22 more


Japan's KitKat Flavors Now Include Sake

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 02:45 PM PST

Nestlé's KitKat chocolates are well known for their Japan-only flavors like grilled potato, cherry blossom, fruit parfait, and more. Many of these are...

Girls Frontline Developer Responds to Mushibugyo Design Controversy

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 01:30 PM PST

Chinese developer Wave-Games expresses disappointment in Shonen Sunday's response to alleged plagiarism

Snow Miku Sky Town Reveals Gorgeous Miku Kimono Figure

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 12:45 PM PST

Snow Miku Sky Town, the shopping area in The New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, is one of three retailers selling a gorgeous Hatsune Miku figure starting...

Isetan Shinjuku Will Sell Limited Lupin the Third Ukiyo-e Prints

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 10:45 AM PST

Custom Italian suits, kimono, trench coats also for sale

Weekly Shonen Jump Launches 2 New Series in February

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 09:30 AM PST

Koisome Momiji artist begins series about a ghost girl

Mr. Osomatsu Planner: We Haven't Said It Will End After Half a Year

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 09:00 AM PST

TV Tokyo's Takayuki Hirobe comments on anime's surprising rise in popularity

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4's Opening Video Streamed

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 08:45 AM PST

Game to debut in early February on PS4, Xbox One, PC

Haikyu!!'s 2nd Event Anime to Ship With Manga's Volume 21 in May

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 08:30 AM PST

Event anime premiered last November at Jump Special Anime Festa

X Japan's We Are X Documentary Wins Jury Editing Award at Sundance

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 06:30 AM PST

Film premiered in competition at Sundance Film Festival on January 23

2nd Queen's Blade Grimoire OVA Slated to Ship This Spring

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 03:30 AM PST

The March issue of Gakken's Megami Magazine announced on Saturday that Hobby Japan plans to release the second Queen's Blade Grimoire video anime episode...

Legend of the Galactic Heroes Browser Game Starts Service

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 02:30 AM PST

PC game developer DMM started service for its Ginga Eiyū Densetsu Tactics (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Tactics) simulation RPG browser game on Thursday....

Live-Action Moribito Series' Promo Video Shows Haruka Ayase as Balsa

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 01:30 AM PST

Haruka Ayase stars as Balsa in live-action TV series premiering in March

Dōbutsu Sentai Zyuohger TV Show's Full Trailer Streamed

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 12:30 AM PST

Animal-themed 40th Super Sentai series to premiere on February 14

Bayonetta, Corrin Previewed in Action in Super Smash Bros. Game

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:30 PM PST

2 new characters, new Mii Fighter costumes arrive in game on February 4

Final Fantasy XV Reveals More Details on Magic, World, Characters, Battle System (Updated)

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 10:15 PM PST

Square Enix to reveal release date at Los Angeles event on March 30

Adventures of Mana Smartphone Game's English Trailer Reveals February 4 Release Date

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 09:30 PM PST

iOS/Android game remakes Final Fantasy Adventure Game Boy game

Sequel to Corpse Party film is slated for production, starring Rina Ikoma of Nogizaka46

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 08:54 PM PST

A sequel to summer hit Corpse Party is slated for production, starring Rina Ikoma of Nogizaka46.A macabre work of art lauded by indie gamersLegendary horror...

Luck & Logic Streams 3rd 'We Are Luck & Logic Club' Anime Short

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 08:30 PM PST

1st appearance of Marie Miyake as Endō in 1-minute anime short series

UDON Entertainment Releases Street Fighter Unlimited #5 Covers

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 08:14 PM PST

NEW LEAD ARTIST EDWIN HUANG JOINS UDON'S MONTHLY STREET FIGHTER™ COMICS Pre-order STREET FIGHTER™ UNLIMITED #5 at your local retailer now Toronto, ON –...

Toei Posts 'Baton Passing' Video Ahead of Maho Girls Precure! Premiere

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 07:30 PM PST

Final episode of Go! Princess Precure aired on Sunday

Cold Snap in Japan Prompts Debate Over Proper Schoolgirl Fashion

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 06:45 PM PST

Cuteness or comfort?

Sanrio Boys Project Gets Manga on MangaOne App, Sho-Comi Magazine

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 04:45 PM PST

The cute guys of "Sanrio Danshi" (Sanrio Boys) project are expanding into the world of manga. The company opened the project's official website last week...

Hasbro, DMG Agree to Live-Action Transformers Attraction in China

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 03:45 PM PST

Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Monday that DMG, one of China's leading film companies, has signed a deal with Hasbro to open a live-action...

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Orange Fireballs and Little People in England—the Incredible 1994 UFO-Humanoid Case at Silbury Hill

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 04:00 PM PST

In July 1994 three people climbed England's Silbury Hill and planned to spend the night atop the 131-foot high mound to watch for possible crop circle activity. The three people (two men and a woman) were soon met by two other friends, but the two friends left shortly before dark. A group of 5-6 teenagers was also on the summit of the mound at the same time. The teenagers fell asleep around midnight as fog began to encircle the mound and they appeared to be "frozen" or deeply asleep when the strangeness began to unfold.

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Asuka Nishi Wins 2015 Best Fundoshist Award” plus 22 more

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Asuka Nishi Wins 2015 Best Fundoshist Award” plus 22 more


Asuka Nishi Wins 2015 Best Fundoshist Award

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 02:45 PM PST

Award honors those who have done most to popularize Japanese loincloths

Steins;Gate Games Mark 1-Million Copy Milestone With Voice Cast Autographs

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:45 PM PST

5pb. Games announced on Monday that it will celebrate the Steins;Gate game series selling 1 million copies with a Twitter promotional campaign. Those who...

Virtua Fighter Figmas Retain Classic Polygon Designs

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 12:45 PM PST

Sega's original Virtua Fighter 3D fighting game debuted in arcades in 1993 with its line-up of polygonal brawlers. Akira Yuki , Pai Chan, Lau Chan, Wolf...

Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei's Kôji Kumeta Draws 'Kumeshort' 1-Shot

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:45 AM PST

Manga creator Kôji Kumeta (Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei, Joshiraku) published a one-shot manga titled "Kumeshort" in this year's ninth issue of Shogakukan's...

To Love-Ru -Trouble- Darkness Artist Creates 1-of-a-Kind Tissue Box (NSFW)

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 10:45 AM PST

Box contains an uncensored surprise

Devil Survivor, Celestial Clothes Manga to End Next Month

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 09:45 AM PST

Übel Blatt creator began Celestial Clothes in 2010

California's AOD Convention to Host Musician Lotus Juice, Hatoful Boyfriend Creators

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 08:45 AM PST

Light novelist Isuna Hasekura, voice actress Yuu Asakawa also to attend Santa Clara event on February 13-14

Top 39 Grossing Domestic Japanese Films of 2015 Listed

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 07:45 AM PST

12 anime films, 12 live-action manga-based films on list

Chinyūki Live-Action Film's Trailer Previews Theme Song

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 06:45 AM PST

Rip Slyme performs "Drop!" theme song for February 27 comedy film

Junji Ito's Manga Short Stories Get Live-Action Chinese Adaptation

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:45 AM PST

Adaptation of Shibito no Koiwazurai, other short manga streams this year

Shirobako Twitter Account Posts About 'Unrelated' Movie Project

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 04:45 AM PST

The official Twitter account of P.A. Works' Shirobako anime posted on Thursday that the team is "working on a movie," but clarified that it is unrelated...

Disney XD's Doraemon Adaptation to Run in Japan With Bilingual Tracks

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 03:45 AM PST

Japanese viewers can watch English dub, or re-recorded Japanese dub of English adaptation

Street Fighter V Game's New Trailer Previews 6 Different Modes

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 02:45 AM PST

Fighting game ships on February 16 in N. America, Europe

Fire Emblem Fates Game's Video Highlights Consequences of Big Decision

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:45 AM PST

Game's Western release slated for February 19

Fairy Tail Stage Play Reveals Atsushi Shiramata in Costume as Gray

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 12:45 AM PST

Play to run in Ikebukuro from April 30-May 9

One Piece Burning Blood Game's English Video Reveals Western Release in June

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 11:45 PM PST

PC version announced, Western pre-order bonuses & special edition previewed

Starchild Label Restructured as King Amusement Creative

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 10:45 PM PST

Label handles production, music production for King Records anime

Rise of Mana Smartphone/PS Vita Game Ends Service in March

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 09:15 PM PST

Square Enix launched RPG for smartphones in 2014, PS Vita in 2015

Sony Sells 8.4 Million PS4s in 3rd Quarter

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 08:00 PM PST

SCE, SNEI merged to form Sony Interactive Entertainment

UPPERS PS Vita Action Game's Promo, Prologue Videos Streamed

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 07:15 PM PST

Brawler game set on island where brawling is entertainment slated for April 21

Former Sailor Uranus VA Megumi Ogata Reacts to New Sailor Moon Crystal Cast

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 06:45 PM PST

"Enjoy the differences between the old and new anime"

Project Diva X Celebrates Megurine Luka's 7th Birthday With Medley Video

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 04:45 PM PST

The official YouTube account for Sega's Project Diva game franchise began streaming a medley video from the Hatsune Miku Project Diva X game on Friday...

Chaos;child's PC Port Slated for Japan on April 28

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 04:00 PM PST

5pb. Games announced on Friday that its PC port of Chaos;Child is slated for April 28 in Japan. The PC game will have both a digital edition through DMM.com...

Friday, January 29, 2016

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Japan's Animation TV Ranking, January 18-24” plus 33 more

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Japan's Animation TV Ranking, January 18-24” plus 33 more


Japan's Animation TV Ranking, January 18-24

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 03:00 PM PST

Live-action Fragile drama, Kiki's Delivery Service film air

Get Your Heart Pounding with The Top 20 Anime & Manga Love Confessions

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 02:45 PM PST

If you're trying to get in a romantic mood for Valentine's Day or get some inspiration for your own love confession, Charapedia has compiled the Top 20...

Gundam Thunderbolt Anime's 2nd Episode Previewed in Video

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 02:00 PM PST

Gundam Fan Club app released the episode today, wide digital release slated for February 12 in Japan

New York Times Manga Best Seller List, January 17-23

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 01:30 PM PST

4 One-Punch Man volumes, Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring, Twin Star Exorcists, Tokyo Ghoul, My Monster Secret, Blue Exorcist

Dark Souls Game Series Gets Comic in April

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 01:00 PM PST

George Mann to write, Alan Quah to illustrate comic

Pirated Manga Artist Gujira Not Quitting After All

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 12:45 PM PST

Lands deal for English-language version with FAKKU

Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! Stage Play Reveals Yumoto, En, Atsushi in Costume

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 12:00 PM PST

Play to run March 10-13 in Tokyo

King of Fighters XIV's 5th Trailer Introduces K', Benimaru Nikaido, Robert Garcia

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 11:00 AM PST

Game with 50+ fighters slated for this year

New Idol Group 'Lilygirl' Appeals to Yuri Fans

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 10:45 AM PST

Mika Ichinose & Haruhi Nakajima star as high school drama students

Karuna Kujo's Aphorism Manga Ends

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 10:00 AM PST

Yen Press published manga's 2nd English volume digitally on Tuesday

La Corda d'Oro 4 Gets Limited Edition PS Vita Consoles

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 09:45 AM PST

Different schools featured on 4 different designs

Freezing Creators End Monochrome Teito Ninpō Chō Manga

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 09:00 AM PST

Manga about modern day ninjas launched last March

Persona 3 Manga's Finale Extended to 10th Volume

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 08:00 AM PST

Manga adapting Atlus' RPG began has been running for over 9 years

Amuro, Char Narrate Gundam Breaker 3 Game's Promo

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 07:00 AM PST

"Mirrors" song by BACK-ON, 150 model kits, customization also previewed for March 3 game

Show By Rock!! Short!! Short Anime Series Premieres in July

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 04:45 AM PST

Staff, cast return for "carefree enjoyable" series featuring Plasmagica, ShinganCrimsonz, more

Nights of Azure Gameplay Videos Streamed, Limited Edition Detailed

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 04:00 AM PST

Europe, N. America both get limited editions of PS4 game

Valkyria Chronicles Remastered RPG's Character Introduction Video Streamed

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 03:15 AM PST

HD remaster for PS4 ships in Japan on February 10, in the West this spring

Rose to Tasogare no Kojō PS Vita Game Ships on April 26

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 02:30 AM PST

Game by htoL#NIQ director, composer was revealed earlier this month

Walmart Considers Dedicated Graphic Novel Section in Stores

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 01:45 AM PST

Viz Media expands titles available through retail chain

Live-Action Your Lie in April Film Opens in September

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 01:00 AM PST

The official Twitter account of Kodansha's Comic Plus portal site revealed on Friday that the live-action film adaptation of Naoshi Arakawa's Your Lie...

Momokuri Anime Adds Kensho Ono, Yasuaki Takumi to Cast

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 12:15 AM PST

NicoNico to stream special program celebrating launch of exclusive streaming app

Punch Line PS4/PS Vita Game's Teaser Reveals April Release Date

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 11:30 PM PST

Sora Amamiya performs opening theme, Iketeru Hearts performs ending theme

Fire Emblem Fates 3DS Game's Ad Highlights Pivotal Decision

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 10:45 PM PST

Game's Western release slated for February 19

Project-H Kickstarter for Vanilla Essence Erotic Manga Anthology Reaches Goal

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 10:00 PM PST

1st stretch goal of dust jackets for 5 other Yamatogawa manga also reached

Bandai Namco Releases Digimon Heroes! Smartphone Game

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 08:20 PM PST

Free-to-play game with match-3 card battle system available for iOS and Android

JAST USA Announces Game Pre-orders

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 07:59 PM PST

SAN DIEGO -- JAST USA, Co. is pleased to announce that Sonicomi, and Seinarukana -The Spirit of Eternity Sword 2- are up for preorder. Furthermore, Aselia...

Crunchyroll Adds Live-Action Mr. Nietzsche in the Convenience Store

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 07:55 PM PST

1st episode available, new episodes every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. EST

Voice Actor John Swasey returns to Matsuricon

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 07:52 PM PST

Voice of "Salvador", "Sir Crocodile", and "Kametesu" is set to return to Matsuricon Columbus, Ohio - January 29, 2016 - Matsuricon is happy to announce...

VIZ Media Delivers a Brand New Naruto Novel to Readers With the Debut of Naruto: Shikamaru's Story

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 07:51 PM PST

New Novel Is The Second Release In A New Series Focusing On Key Characters From Masashi Kishimoto's Smash Hit Ninja Action Series, NARUTO San Francisco,...

A First Look Into The Circles of Trillion: God of Destruction's Underworld

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 07:49 PM PST

Our first batch of English screenshots offers us dialogue sequences, combat UI, and 3D character models to give you a taste of how Zeabolos and his army...

“Nurse Witch KOMUGI R” Coming to Anime Network Online

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 07:48 PM PST

HOUSTON, January 28, 2016 – Today, Anime Network announced the streaming release of Nurse Witch KOMUGI R. The series delivers a one-two "Komugi Punch"...

Sentai Filmworks Licenses "Nurse Witch KOMUGI R"

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 07:46 PM PST

HOUSTON, January 28, 2016 – Sentai Filmworks is proud to announce its latest acquisition, Nurse Witch KOMUGI R, as part of its winter 2016 anime lineup....

Participants Dismantle 180,000-Brick Dragon Quest Builders Wall in 3.5 Hours

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 06:45 PM PST

The Dragon Quest monsters depicted on the 80-meter wall covered in Lego-like bricks in Shinjuku Station were dismantled in about three and a half hours...

One Piece FamilyMart Lottery Includes Kimono Nami, Robin Figures

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 04:45 PM PST

FamilyMarts across Japan will launch a One Piece lottery campaign early next month with a variety of prizes. Two standouts are figures of Nami and Robin...