The supernatural mysteries of author Kouhei Kadano and illustrator Kouji Ogata’s Boogiepop novels—which previously inspired a 2000 TV anime—are set to return this January with Boogiepop Doesn’t Laugh. Shingo Natsume directs the latest adaptation at anime studio MADHOUSE, and a new update revealed more info …Read more »
Namori’s slice-of-life comedy manga Yuruyuri is getting ready to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style with the appropriately titled Yuruyuri, (ten) OVA currently in the works. The anime adaptation’s official website shared more info on the project, including the main staff, a teaser visual, and …Read more »
Viz recently announced a new era for the digital Shonen Jump magazine, which officially goes free-to-read as of today. That includes the magazine’s current lineup of 13 series—featuring the likes of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, My Hero Academia, One Piece, and more—the latest chapters of …Read more »
Hopefully you’re ready for the second season of The Morose Mononokean anime, because it’s about to return to Japanese TV on January 5, 2019. Columbia Music’s Japanese YouTube channel is definitely ready, as evidenced by the arrival of the season’s opening animation, which features mono …Read more »
Against all odds, we’re just a little over a month away from the launch of Kingdom Hearts III, which hits PS4 and Xbox One on January 29, 2019. While some nogoodniks out there already got their hands on copies of the game, the rest of …Read more »
Date A Live fans can officially start gearing up for the anticipated return of the adaptation of Koushi Tachibana’s romantic sci-fi comedy manga. The official website updated with timing for the premiere of Date A Live III, and the Twitter account was hot on its …Read more »
Despite how well known he is, many fans of Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki haven’t had a chance to see the anime legend in action. This officially changes with the theatrical debut of Never–Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki, a feature-length documentary that offers an inspiring, …Read more »
It’s been 20 years since the cyberpunk classic Serial Experiments Lain hit the airwaves. The dark, innovative series was great for too many reasons to list here (and, y’know, we did this a few months ago) but one was the opening theme song: “Duvet” by …Read more »
I can’t say I’ve ever wanted to pair of bright yellow sneakers… until now. Right on the heels of FLCL Alternative and Progressive comes this hot new piece of merch: a pair of kicks inspired by Haruka’s yellow vespa from the series. Sporting the Vespa’s …Read more »
Back Street Girls is back. The manga about a group of yakuza forced to become idol singers was adapted into an anime series this year, and in 2019, it’s getting the live-action treatment. Now we’ve got a look at the film, titled Back Street Girls: …Read more »
Mob Psycho 100 season 2 hits screens January 7, 2019, and to build up hype for the series, the second official trailer is now streaming (with English subs!). The trailer features previews of the opening theme song “99.9” by MOB CHOIR feat. sajou no hana. …Read more »
You may have seen the My Hero Academia anime film, but did you really feel it? My Hero Academia: Two Heroes eventually went on to land as the tenth highest grossing anime film in the U.S., and now it’s getting another chance to shine in …Read more »
DMM’s battle RPG CIRCLET PRINCESS is getting the anime treatment starting January 8, 2019, with anime studio SILVER LINK bringing the game’s augmented reality battles to life. Hideki Tachibana directs the series, and a new key visual and trailer are here to preview the fighting …Read more »
Ever watched an anime and thought, “man, it’d be great if that cute animal were my pet?” Sure you have. So have 12,476 readers of Japanese site Anime Anime, who ranked the anime creatures they’d most want around the house. Here are their top 10 …Read more »
More details have surfaced for the next anime film from director Masaaki Yuasa (Lu Over the Wall, Mind Game, The Night is Short Walk on Girl), including new staff members and a date for the Japanese theatrical opening. Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara (If I …Read more »
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