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Monday, April 30, 2018

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Staff Reveal the Long Road to Create FLCL Sequels” plus 25 more

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Staff Reveal the Long Road to Create FLCL Sequels” plus 25 more


Staff Reveal the Long Road to Create FLCL Sequels

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 04:45 PM PDT

Creating the sequels to Kazuya Tsurumaki's iconic FLCL original video anime was at least a decade in the making, as revealed by Production I.G. USA president...

Fresh Precure Head Writer: If The Show Had Failed, the Franchise Would Have Ended

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 03:45 PM PDT

Head writer Atsushi Maekawa revealed at the "Precure Thanksgiving Screening Event vol. 2" event at the Marunouchi TOEI theater on Sunday that the fate...

High School DxD Hero English Dub Cast Announced

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 03:44 PM PDT

Josh Grelle, Jamie Marchi, more return

Hitomi Takano's My Boy Manga Changes Publishers, Magazines

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 03:15 PM PDT

This year's June issue of Futabasha's Monthly Action magazine announced on Wednesday that Hitomi Takano's My Boy manga will move to Kodansha's Weekly Young...

64-Year-Old 'Last Boss' Singer Sachiko Kobayashi Returns to the Virtual World with Kizuna Ai

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 02:45 PM PDT

64-year-old enka singer Sachiko Kobayashi known for "last boss" level stage costumes, is increasing her online presence in a recent collaboration with...

Golden Kamuy English Dub Stars Ian Sinclair, Monica Rial

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 02:15 PM PDT

Dub premiered on Monday

Nico Nico Chōkaigi Attendees Destroy Takeshobo, King Records Buildings at Pop Team Epic Booth

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 01:15 PM PDT

They weren't lying, the Pop Team Epic crew brought Takeshobo and King Records with them to Nico Nico Chōkaigi and allowed visitors to discretely destroy...

Mikoto Asou Ends Soko o Nantoka Shōjo Lawyer Manga

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 01:15 PM PDT

Series began in 2007, inspired 2 live-action series

IDOLiSH 7 Group Trigger's New Anime Music Video Teased

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 12:15 PM PDT

The fictional idol group TRIGGER from the IDOLiSH 7 multimedia franchise are starring in a new music video for the new track "DIAMOND FUSION." Animation...

Meiji Tokyo Renka Romance Games Get 2nd Stage Musical

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 12:15 PM PDT

1st stage musical premiered in 2016 as sequel to anime film

Dances with the Dragons Anime's English Dub Cast Revealed

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 11:15 AM PDT

Garret Storms, Josh Bangle star

Dengeki G's Magazine Decides Next 3 Love Live! Sunshine Covers via Vote

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 11:15 AM PDT

Dengeki G's magazine announced the results of its third Aqours cover girl general election. This time the votes focused on costumes from Love Live Sunshine's...

Cactus's Secret's Nana Haruta Launches New Manga

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 10:00 AM PDT

Haruta concluded Tsubasa to Hotaru manga in December

HIDIVE to Stream 1984 Glass Mask TV Anime

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 08:45 AM PDT

Anime about aspiring actresses launches on May 28

Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido Game's Opening Video Streamed

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 08:30 AM PDT

Game by developer idieszero launches for Switch, 3DS on June 8

City Hunter Gets Spinoff Manga About Umibōzu

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 07:20 AM PDT

IPPO's est em launches series about café owner, his customers

Revue Starlight TV Anime Reveals Additional Staff, July 12 Debut

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 06:00 AM PDT

9 main leads sing opening theme

Live-Action Anitomo Film's Stills Highlight Jun Fukuyama

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 05:30 AM PDT

Fukuyama plays original character in series, film

2018 Crayon Shin-chan Film Previews Momoiro Clover Z Scene in Ad

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 03:30 AM PDT

Film opened at #2 on April 13

Dispatch Games to Release Psyvariar Delta Game for PS4, Switch in the West

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 02:30 AM PDT

Vertically scrolling shooter game originally launched in arcades in 2000

Bandai Namco Ent. Files Trademark for 'Battle Breeders'

Posted: 30 Apr 2018 01:30 AM PDT

Bandai Namco Entertainment filed a trademark for "Battle Breeders" in Japan on April 9, and it was made public on April 24. No further details are known...

Golosseum's Yasushi Baba Launches Ride On King Manga

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 10:15 PM PDT

Manga about president who sets out to "ride" fantasy world launches on May 26

Niconico Chōkaigi 2018 Event Draws 161,300 in Person, 6.12 Million Online

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 09:00 PM PDT

Niconico Chōkaigi 2018, the convention held by the video service Niconico at the Makuhari Messe complex in Chiba, attracted 161,300 attendees during the...

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Celebrates Upcoming Dragon Quest XI Worldwide Release with Collaboration Event

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 07:56 PM PDT

Defeat Classic Dragon Quest Monsters, Earn Medals and Redeem Exclusive Items for a Limited Time SOUTH EAST ASIA (April 30, 2018) -- With the announcement...

Cosplay Mania Hosts 2.5D Stage Play Actors Hiroki Ino and Kousuke Asuma

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 07:43 PM PDT

Cosplay Mania makes history once again by hosting renowned 2.5D Stage Play Actors Hiroki Ino and Kousuke Asuma For the first time in history, 2.5D Stage...

Dragon Ball Super Prize Lottery Offers Figures, Sumi-e Art

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 04:45 PM PDT

Ichiban Kuji is collaborating with the Dragon Ball Super anime to launch the "Dragon Ball ~Super Senshi Battle Retsuden~" prize lottery line at 7-Eleven...

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Dream Festival's '5D' Concerts Go On After Games Shut Down” plus 13 more

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Dream Festival's '5D' Concerts Go On After Games Shut Down” plus 13 more


Dream Festival's '5D' Concerts Go On After Games Shut Down

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 03:45 PM PDT

The idols of Bandai Namco Group's Dream Festival! franchise might be on their way out with the smartphone game shutting down in a matter of days and its...

Go Nagai Draws CD Art for Cutie Honey Universe Opening Song

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 02:45 PM PDT

Manga legend and Cutie Honey creator Go Nagai is providing the CD jacket art for idol group AOP's new single "Ai ga Nakucha Tatakaenai." The song serves...

Avex, Hakuhodo Launch VR Video Project to Develop Branded VR Content

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 12:45 PM PDT

1st works will screen at 2018 Short Shorts Film Festival in June

Reverse Harem Manga Netsuiai Prince Gets 2nd Voiced Promotional PV

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 12:45 PM PDT

Manga creator Madoka Seizuki's Netsuai Prince: Onii-chan wa Kimi ga Suki reverse harem manga combines a brother complex, idols, and triplets for shōjo...

Doreiku Anime's Seiya Gets Into Vaping

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 11:45 AM PDT

MK Labs' vaping liquid brand Critical Midnight is partnering with Doreiku The Animation for the collaboration item "SCM Vape." Fans of the show can use...

Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Says Gundam: The Origin is His Last Anime

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 10:45 AM PDT

Yasuhikp previously expressed desire for anime to show One-Year War next

SHIROBAKO Spring Festival: The Event Fans Were Waiting For

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 10:45 AM PDT

This highly anticipated event was full of big news & small businesses all centered on a love of Shirabako!

Princess Principal Anime Gets 6 Sequel Films Starting in 2019

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 06:10 AM PDT

Story set after last TV episode

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest TV Anime Reveals New Staff, Visual

Posted: 29 Apr 2018 01:30 AM PDT

Kinji Yoshimoto replaces Jun Kamiya as director for series premiering in 2019

Fist of the Blue Sky Regenesis Anime Adds 4 New Cast Members

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 11:30 PM PDT

Junya Enoki joins cast as Ramon Kasumi

Gunjō no Magmell Manga Gets TV Anime at Studio Pierrot

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 10:36 PM PDT

Naruto's Hayato Date directs adventure series about explorers on new continent

Junna Performs Ending Theme for Lord of Vermilion Anime

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 09:00 PM PDT

Story also revealed for anime starring Yuuki Kaji, Misato Fukuen

Sgt. Frog Manga Offers Easter Island Moai-Inspired Mini Statues

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 05:45 PM PDT

A few lucky Sgt. Frog fans will be able to receive a unique keepsake after the manga's 29th compiled book volume ships on May 26. The issue will reveal...

Animated Promo Video for Sega's Ongeki Arcade Rhythm Game Streamed

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 04:45 PM PDT

Game has players controlling characters while pressing buttons in time

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Pacific Rim 2 Jaegers Fight Kaiju with Mazinger Z in Promo Art” plus 25 more

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Pacific Rim 2 Jaegers Fight Kaiju with Mazinger Z in Promo Art” plus 25 more


Pacific Rim 2 Jaegers Fight Kaiju with Mazinger Z in Promo Art

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 03:46 PM PDT

Not long after appearing with TOHO's biggest kaiju, the Jaegers of Pacific Rim Uprising are teaming up with Go Nagai's Mazinger Z robot to take on super-sized...

Discover & Capture Pokémon in Frau City in Latest Real Escape Game

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 02:45 PM PDT

This year's Pokemon movie, Pocket Monster: Minna no Monogatari, is inspiring a brand-new escape game. The film takes place during the annual Wind Festival...

Negiho's YUI Ends Dekisokonai no Monster Trainer Manga

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 02:45 PM PDT

4th volume of manga adaptation of Takumi Minami light novel series slated for May 23

Hiroyuki Sawano's 'Cage/Binary Star' Single Tops iTunes Animation Category Chart

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 12:45 PM PDT

Composer and music producer Hiroyuki Sawano's latest single raced to the top of iTunes' Animation Chart on Wednesday, placing first in the album chart...

WorldEnd (SukaSuka) Manga Ends in May

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 12:45 PM PDT

Manga adaptation of Akira Kareno's light novel series launched in June 2016

Shaft Art Exhibit Highlights Magia Record, Monogatari Series, Fate/EXTRA Last Encore

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 11:45 AM PDT

Anime studio Shaft (Madoka Magica, Bakemonogatari) will hold a genga (key frame) exhibit at the Marui department store in Yūrakuchō, Tokyo from April 28...

Fire Emblem Fates Manga About Leo Approaches Finale

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 10:45 AM PDT

Manga spinoff of game launched in January 2017

Steins;Gate 0's AR Railway Campaign Lets Fans Collect Stamps to Unlock Stories

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 09:45 AM PDT

The Steins;Gate 0 anime is collaborating with Seibu Railway and its Seibuen Yūenchi amusement in Tokorozawa, Saitama park for an "Augmented Reality Railway"...

'D5 Five Detectives' Live-Action Film's Trailer, Teaser Videos Highlight Main Characters

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 08:45 AM PDT

Hikaru Midorikawa, Daisuke Kishio, Katsuyuki Konishi, Daisuke Namikawa, Showtaro Morikubo star in May film

Vancouver's Anirevo Hosts Voice Actress Satsuki Yukino

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 06:00 AM PDT

Inuyasha, One Piece, Trigun voice actress to host panels, photo booth sessions at August 3-5 event

HIDIVE Continues Its Australian Convention Tour at Supanova – Gold Coast

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 05:00 AM PDT

HOUSTON, TX, April 27, 2018 – HIDIVE is excited to announce the second stop of its Australian fan engagement tour at Supanova – Gold Coast on April 28...

PixelJunk Monsters 2 Demo Out Today for PlayStation 4 and Steam

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 05:00 AM PDT

NINTENDO SWITCH DEMO POSTPONED LONG BEACH, CA, April 27, 2018 — It's time to Tiki dance! The PlayStation®4 and Steam® demos for PixelJunk™ Monsters 2 are...

Touhou-Based 'Memories of Phantasm' Anime's Episode 10 Streamed

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 04:00 AM PDT

Manpuku Jinja streams trailer for 11th episode launching at dōjin event in Tokyo on May 6

Minami Performs Opening Theme for 'Planet With' Anime

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 02:00 AM PDT

Satoshi Mizukami launched manga part of original project on Saturday

Shirobako Anime Gets All-New Film Project

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 01:09 AM PDT

Staff from 2014 TV anime series to return including director Tsutomu Mizushima

Tokyo Performance Doll Performs New Ending Theme for Beatless Anime

Posted: 28 Apr 2018 12:30 AM PDT

kz (livetune) composes song premiering in 14th episode on May 4

Takahiro Sakurai, Natsumi Fujiwara, Mariya Ise Join Angels of Death Anime's Cast

Posted: 27 Apr 2018 10:45 PM PDT

5 character designs also revealed for series premiering in July

Funimation Reveals English Dub Cast for Steins;Gate 0 Anime

Posted: 27 Apr 2018 09:45 PM PDT

Monica Rial, Chris Wehkamp join cast for dub premiering on April 30

Asobi Asobase Anime Adds 10 More Cast Members

Posted: 27 Apr 2018 09:00 PM PDT

Ryotaro Okiayu, Honoka Inoue, Mai Kanazawa join series premiering in July

Kemono Friends, Re:Creators, ID-0, KADO - The Right Answer Nominated for Seiun Sci-Fi Awards

Posted: 27 Apr 2018 05:15 PM PDT

Comic nominations include 7SEEDS, Inuyashiki, And Yet the Town Moves, Hakubo no Chronicle

Anirevo Proudly Welcomes Voice Actress Satsuki Yukino to Vancouver

Posted: 27 Apr 2018 05:10 PM PDT

April 27, 2018, Vancouver, BC​ - Anirevo is excited to announce that Satsuki Yukino will be joining as the third Japanese voice acting guest! At Anirevo...

Funimation Acquires Attack on Titan Season 3

Posted: 27 Apr 2018 05:08 PM PDT

International Hit Anime Series Scheduled to Premiere in July 2018 in Japan FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS – April 27, 2018. Funimation® announced today its acquisition...

Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly Debuts on PS VIta

Posted: 27 Apr 2018 05:06 PM PDT

Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly Takes Flight Eerie, atmospheric interactive thriller for the PlayStation®Vita system features an exclusive set of oversized...

New Anime by Director of Cowboy Bebop--Worldwide Auditions Extended

Posted: 27 Apr 2018 05:04 PM PDT

Vocal auditions for the main characters of Carol & Tuesday--the newest TV anime by Director Shinichiro Watanabe and Anime Production Studio Bones Inc.--is...

Kodansha Comics May Digital-First Debuts

Posted: 27 Apr 2018 04:59 PM PDT

Kodansha Comics launches Beware the Kamiki Brothers! May 1—with 4 more digital manga series debuting every week of the month More for May: Heaven's Design...

Gundam Designer Collaborates on World's 1st Ridable Transforming Robot Car Project

Posted: 27 Apr 2018 04:45 PM PDT

J-deite Ride LLP, Asratec Corp., Sansei Technologies, Inc., and Brave Robotics Inc. unveiled a prototype of their "ridable transforming humanoid robot"...