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Sunday, March 31, 2019

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Anime/Manga/Game Industry Celebrates April Fool's Day 2019 - Part II” plus 26 more

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Anime/Manga/Game Industry Celebrates April Fool's Day 2019 - Part II” plus 26 more


Anime/Manga/Game Industry Celebrates April Fool's Day 2019 - Part II

Posted: 31 Mar 2019 12:45 PM PDT

t's that time of the year again: the cherry blossoms fall, and the April Fool's pranks fly. Japan's anime, manga and video game industries are fun-loving...

Anime/Manga/Game Industry Celebrates April Fool's Day 2019 - Part I

Posted: 31 Mar 2019 10:45 AM PDT

It's that time of the year again: the cherry blossoms fall, and the April Fool's pranks fly. Japan's anime, manga and video game industries are fun-loving...

I'm From Japan Anime's Promo Video Reveals April 8 Premiere

Posted: 31 Mar 2019 09:00 AM PDT

Akira Kushida performs ending theme for series of shorts

Teasing Master Takagi-san TV Anime's 2nd Season Promo Unveils More Staff, July Premiere

Posted: 31 Mar 2019 08:41 AM PDT

Black Clover/Flowers of Evil/Amanchu! Advance writers join most of returning main staffers

Revue Starlight Franchise Gets Mini Comedy Skit Anime

Posted: 31 Mar 2019 08:02 AM PDT

Shōjo☆Kageki Konto All Starlight to feature the 9 girls

Seiko Ōmori, The Charm Park Perform New Themes for Black Clover Anime

Posted: 31 Mar 2019 08:00 AM PDT

New theme songs to premiere in series this spring

Kono Oto Tomare! Anime's Latest Promo Reveals Casting of Nana Mizuki, Natsuki Hanae

Posted: 31 Mar 2019 07:42 AM PDT

Tetsuo Kanao, Ayaka Asai also cast in Spring anime about traditional Japanese music club

Live-Action Little Miss P Film Reveals Cast, Staff, Theme Song Artist

Posted: 31 Mar 2019 01:59 AM PDT

Fumi Nikaidō stars in film based on manga about anthropomorphized period

Captain Tsubasa Anime Ends with 52nd Episode on Monday

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 11:10 PM PDT

Series retelling story of Yōichi Takahashi's soccer manga premiered last April

Kairaku Kano's Pastel Memories Manga Ends

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 10:25 PM PDT

Manga based on FuRyu's game launched in December

Akiko Higashimura Draws New Short Manga Bara to Tulip

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 10:14 PM PDT

Manga is part of larger project including film with actor Junho

Dengeki G's Comic Magazine's Final Issue Reveals Fate of Serialized Manga

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 09:47 PM PDT

Yoake no Boogiepop, Little Busters! Last of Refrain end; 6 manga move online

May'n Performs Kochoki: Wakaki Nobunaga Anime's Ending Theme

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 09:14 PM PDT

Original anime by Studio DEEN premieres in July

Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection Revealed for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 08:59 PM PDT

Also: Upcoming new Samurai Shodown game reveals new character

Mary Skelter 2 Game Gets Nintendo Switch Release

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 08:35 PM PDT

Sequel game launched for PS4 last July

Sega Reveals 6 More Games for its Sega Ages Project for Switch

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 08:00 PM PDT

Shinobi, Fantasy Zone, Herzog Zwei, more join project in both Japan, the West

Sega Reveals 1st 10 Games for 'Sega Genesis Mini' Console's U.S. Version

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 07:38 PM PDT

Console to launch with 40 games on September 19

Sentai Filmworks Reveals English Dub Cast, Trailer for Love Stage!! Anime

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 07:20 PM PDT

Greg Ayres, Adam Gibbs star in dub streaming on HIDIVE

Lumica Debuts Cyalume Dance World Battle 2019 in Hawaii at Kawaiikon

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 07:00 PM PDT

Winner to Receive Free Trip to Tokyo, Japan to Compete in World Championship in 2020! Honolulu, Hawaii – March 30, 2019 – For the first time ever, the...

Sentai Filmworks Lands "Why the Hell are You Here, Teacher!?"

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 06:59 PM PDT

HOUSTON, TX, March 30, 2019 — Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired exclusive rights to the ecchi comedy series Why the Hell are You Here,...

Sentai Filmworks Enrolls Comedy "Ao-chan Can't Study!"

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 06:57 PM PDT

HOUSTON, TX, March 30, 2019 — Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired exclusive rights to Ao-chan Can't Study!, an anime adaptation of the comedy...

Sentai Filmworks Snaps Up "Senryu Girl"

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 06:57 PM PDT

HOUSTON, TX, March 30, 2019 — Sentai Filmworks announced today that it acquired exclusive rights to Senryu Girl, an anime series adapted from the award-winning...

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Announces Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris for the PlayStation 4 System, Xbox One, and Steam

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 06:44 PM PDT

Experience the Latest Anime Storyline of The SWORD ART ONLINE Franchise SANTA CLARA, Calif., (March 30, 2019) – Leading anime video game publisher and...

Sentai Filmworks Licences Ao-chan Can't Study!, Senryu Girl, 'Why the Hell Are You Here, Teacher!?' Anime

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 09:03 PM PDT

Company to stream all 3 series during spring simulcast season, release series on home video

Anime Central is Honored to Welcome That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime to ACen 2019

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 06:41 PM PDT

ROSEMONT, IL Anime Central has announced that it will host from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Assistant Director Atsushi Nakayama, Character...

Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Announced for PS4, Xbox One, PC

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 06:45 PM PDT

1st game to let players "faithfully follow the events of the anime"

Kairi Shimotsuki's Arthur Bright Manga Approaches Climax

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 04:00 PM PDT

Manga about samurai transported to land of King Arthur launched in 2017

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “JoJo's Gionrno, Bruno Inspire Unique Vans Sneakers” plus 18 more

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “JoJo's Gionrno, Bruno Inspire Unique Vans Sneakers” plus 18 more


JoJo's Gionrno, Bruno Inspire Unique Vans Sneakers

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 03:45 PM PDT

Sneakers brand VANS is collaborating with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind for some original, stylish footwear. The collaboration includes two designs;...

Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld Anime's Teaser Reveals October Premiere

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 03:45 PM PDT

3rd of 4 planned cours for Alicization arc of Reki Kawahara's original novels

Fuyumi Soryo's Cesare Manga Goes Back on Hiatus Until This Fall

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 02:00 PM PDT

Mars, ES creator's biographical work about Cesare Borgia launched in 2005

Attack on Titan Booth at AnimeJapan 2019 Recreates Iconic Battle Scenes

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 01:45 PM PDT

If you were one of the 146,500 people visiting AnimeJapan over the weekend, you may have seen the Attack on Titan display, which recreates iconic battle...

A.I.C.O. -Incarnation- Manga Ends in April

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 12:00 PM PDT

Manga adaptation of Netflix's original anime series launched in November 2017

Virtual YouTuber, Idol Kizuna Ai Stars in Cup Noodle Miso Ads

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 11:45 AM PDT

It looks like Nissin has already moved on from virtual YouTube personality Kaguya Luna to fellow virtual gamer-turned-idol Kizuna Ai. Nissin announced...

NieR: Automata's Yoko Taro Quits Virtual YouTuber Gig After 1st Stream

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 10:45 AM PDT

The second NieR: Automata anniversary livestream announced that game director Yoko Taro would appear on Square Enix's virtual idol group Gems Company's...

Ema Toyama Launches New Manga in Shonen Sirius Magazine in April

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 10:00 AM PDT

New manga is titled Isekai de Saikyō Maō no Kodomo-tachi 10-nin no Mama ni Nacchaimashita.

your name. Another Side:Earthbound Manga Ends

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 08:00 AM PDT

Manga adaptation of novel spinoff launched in July 2017

Psychic Detective Yakumo Novel Series Enters Final Arc

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 06:00 AM PDT

Novel series inspired 2 manga adaptations, live-action series, 2010 TV anime

Square Enix's Last Idea Smartphone Game's Full Promo Video Introduces Characters

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 04:00 AM PDT

Treasure-hunting RPG slated to launch this spring

Sewayaki Kitsune no Senko-san TV Anime to Have 12 Episodes

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 02:00 AM PDT

Compile Heart Reveals New Game, New Project for Neptunia Franchise

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 11:29 PM PDT

New game titled Game e Ninja Neptune

Hyperdimension Neptunia Franchise Gets New OVA

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 11:16 PM PDT

Original TV anime series aired in 2013

FEMM to Appear at Anime Midwest

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 10:11 PM PDT

Japanese artist FEMM will be performing at the annual Anime Midwest convention in 2019, in Rosemont, Illinois. A dance and rap duo formed by RiRi and Lula;...

Sega Develops 4 Video Games for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 10:10 PM PDT

Games 2 Mario & Sonic games, smartphone game, official game

Sega's 'Sega Genesis Mini' Console Launches with 40 Games on September 19

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 09:15 PM PDT

Company reveals 10 titles available for Japanese version of console

Bleach's Tite Kubo Designs Characters for New Sakura Wars PS4 Game (Updated)

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 08:42 PM PDT

Game set to launch this winter in Japan, Asia with Western release planned for spring 2020

Wanted Version of One Piece 'Prototype' Manga Romance Dawn Gets 1st Anime

Posted: 30 Mar 2019 01:36 AM PDT

One Piece Red version of Romance Dawn inspired anime in 2008

Friday, March 29, 2019

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Gundam RX-78-2 Prepares to Clash with Hello Kitty in Space” plus 29 more

Anime News Network - Newsroom Updates: “Gundam RX-78-2 Prepares to Clash with Hello Kitty in Space” plus 29 more


Gundam RX-78-2 Prepares to Clash with Hello Kitty in Space

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 03:45 PM PDT

Hello Kitty is going to need to get her mecha out of retirement for her latest cross-over with Mobile Suit Gundam. Both Sanrio's iconic cat and the ground-breaking...

Shouta Aoi's Pop Team Epic Version Inspires Plush Doll

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 02:45 PM PDT

Voice actor Shouta Aoi saved the world of Pop Team Epic as a time-travelling idol willing to do all he can to help Popuko and Pipimi. His last episode...

Yen Press Adds The Witch's Printing Office, Overlord: Undead King Oh!, Kemono Friends a la Carte Manga

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 02:22 PM PDT

4 novels, your name. guide book also ship in October

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth 3DS Game's Trailer Previews Phantom Thieves

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 01:30 PM PDT

Game ships in the West on June 4

Fruits Basket Creator Comments on Character's Hair Color Change

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 12:45 PM PDT

Character Motoko's hair goes from amber to indigo in new anime

Funimation Streams Gundam Build Divers Anime

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 12:30 PM PDT

Series available with English subtitles, dub

Gaina, Gundam Seed Director, Evangelion Designer Make PR Anime for Fukushima Town

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 11:45 AM PDT

The animation studio Gaina (formerly Fukushima Gainax) are still helping promote the Fukushima area despite recently relocating to Koganei, Tokyo. The...

Crunchyroll Expo Hosts Mob Psycho 100 Anime's Voice Actor Setsuo Ito, Director Yuzuru Tachikawa

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 11:30 AM PDT

Anime's character designer Yoshimichi Kameda; music producers Teddyloid, HEAVYGRINDER also attend

AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp Stream Creamy Mami TV Anime

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 10:30 AM PDT

Magical girl series premiered in 1983

Comic Fuz Manga App, Website Launches With New Magia Record Manga

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 09:30 AM PDT

Publisher Houbunsha's manga service launched on Friday with free, paid options

Jump Force Game's Seto Kaiba DLC Trailer Streamed

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 08:30 AM PDT

Yu-Gi-Oh! character launches in May

God Wars: The Complete Legend Game Launches for Steam in June

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 10:12 AM PDT

Update launches simultaneously for people who own PS4, PS Vita, Switch versions

Ultraman Anime's New Clip, Motion Capture Video Streamed

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 06:00 AM PDT

Anime premieres globally on April 1

Tsuburaya Productions' Kaiju Step Children's Project Gets Anime Shorts This Fall

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 05:30 AM PDT

Project features monsters from Ultraman franchise as cute children

In This Corner of the World Anime Film's Extended Version Opens on December 20

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 05:00 AM PDT

New teaser video streamed for film that will include 30 more minutes of footage

Enlist at Thor's Military Academy With Release of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel on PlayStation®4

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 04:13 AM PDT

Definitive Edition of This Timeless RPG arrives within Europe and Australia Tunbridge Wells, England – 29th March 2019 – Marvelous Europe are proud to...

Gundam's Mirai Voice Actress Fuyumi Shiraishi Passes Away

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 03:48 AM PDT

Voice of Kyojin no Hoshi's Akiko, The Monster Kid's Tarō was 82

Ushijima the Loan Shark's Spinoff Manga About Namerikawa Ends in 5th Volume

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 02:35 AM PDT

Manga following unlucky gangster launched in December 2017

Senran Kagura Producer Kenichirō Takaki Works Multimedia Project With Planned Anime, Game

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 01:45 AM PDT

Hanaharu Naruko designs characters, Hiraku Kaneko directs anime

Senran Kagura Producer Kenichiro Takaki Leaves Marvelous, Joins Cygames

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 01:15 AM PDT

Producer also outlines new multimedia mix project with game, anime

Hakata Mentai! Pirikarako-chan TV Anime Shorts Revealed

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 12:45 AM PDT

Anime based on Fukuoka's Hakata ward premieres in summer

Karakuri Circus Anime's Latest Promo Video Previews New Opening

Posted: 29 Mar 2019 12:15 AM PDT

Lozareena returns for new opening song "Over me"

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection Anime Film Tops 1 Billion Yen

Posted: 28 Mar 2019 11:45 PM PDT

Film opened in Japan on February 9, will screen in N. America in May

Space Channel 5 Game Gets PS VR Version With New Characters, Features

Posted: 28 Mar 2019 11:15 PM PDT

Grounding develops Space Channel 5 VR Kinda Funky News Flash! game with new graphics

Emma: A Victorian Romance Anime's English Dub Casts Eileen Montgomery as Emma

Posted: 28 Mar 2019 10:45 PM PDT

Kickstarter campaign for dub ran from September-October last year

Funbag Fantasy: Sideboob Story Comes to Steam

Posted: 28 Mar 2019 10:08 PM PDT

March 28th, 2019--MangaGamer Adds Funbag Fantasy: Sideboob Story to Steam! Giant tits are bouncing on Steam with MangaGamer's Funbag Fantasy, but now fans...

Anime Boston 2019 Announces its Eighth Round of North American Guests

Posted: 28 Mar 2019 10:04 PM PDT

Voice Actors Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt to appear at the Northeast's largest anime convention Boston - Anime Boston, the largest anime convention in...

Miru Tights Web Anime Casts Ai Kayano as Homeroom Teacher

Posted: 28 Mar 2019 08:20 PM PDT

Kayano joins Yōko hikasa, Haruka Tomatsu, Aya Suzaki in May anime

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202 Anime Gets New Sequel

Posted: 28 Mar 2019 07:47 PM PDT

Fall concert also announced as Yamato 2202 ends theatrical run

Toonami Premieres The Promised Neverland Anime on April 13

Posted: 28 Mar 2019 05:25 PM PDT

2 Sword Art Online: Alicization episodes also runs on April 6