Anime and Character Art Admiring: February 2020

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Bandai Namco Amusement's 'Mazaria' VR Center Adds Limited-Time Evangelion VR Attraction

Attraction to run from March 6 to May 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-29/bandai-namco-amusement-mazaria-vr-center-adds-limited-time-evangelion-vr-attraction/.156842

Anime Goods Retailer Prints Exactly 1,979 Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro Watches For Film's 40th Anniversary

Anime goods online retailer Premico is selling exactly 1,979 watches based on the climactic showdown in the clock tower depicted in the Lupin III: The...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-29/anime-goods-retailer-prints-exactly-1979-lupin-iii-the-castle-of-cagliostro-watches-for-film-40th-anniversary/.156894

Literary Magazine to Interview JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Hirohiko Araki on Writing Memorable Villains

Kotoba 2020 spring issue will go on sale on March 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-29/literary-magazine-to-interview-jojo-bizarre-adventure-hirohiko-araki-on-writing-memorable-villains/.156913

Hatsune Miku, Virtual Singers Cheer on Tokyo 2020 Marathon Athletes in Pocari Sweat Music Video

In December last year, Hatsune Miku was appointed the Pocari Sweat Ambassador in the lead up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She was joined by Virtual singers...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-29/hatsune-miku-virtual-singers-cheer-on-tokyo-2020-marathon-athletes-in-pocari-sweat-music-video/.156942

Re:Zero Writer Tappei Nagatsuki, Nanoha ViVid Artist Takuya Fujima, Girls & Panzer Advisor Takaaki Suzuki Make Warlords of Sigrdrifa Anime

Teased with ad of girl taking flight on iron wings

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-29/re-zero-writer-tappei-nagatsuki-nanoha-vivid-artist-takuya-fujima-girls-and-panzer-advisor-takaaki-suzuki-make-warlords-of-sigrdrifa-anime/.156984

Keiko Nishi Draws New 1-Shot Manga for Zōkan Flowers Magazine

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-02-29/keiko-nishi-draws-new-1-shot-manga-for-zokan-flowers-magazine/.156980

Yue Takasuka's Kominka Biyori Manga Ends

Manga about illustrator who buys antique house launched in 2011

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-29/yue-takasukas-kominka-biyori-manga-ends/.156979

Gundam: Hathaway's Flash Novels Get Manga by Beltorchika's Children Manga Artist

Uroaki Sabishi launches manga on March 26

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-29/gundam-hathaway-flash-novels-get-manga-by-beltorchika-children-manga-artist/.156977

Idolm@ster SideM Struggle Heart Manga Ends

Michiru Katō's manga centers on 2 idol groups competing in musical audition

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-29/idolm@ster-sidem-struggle-heart-manga-ends/.156976

New Mashin Eiyūden Wataru Net Anime's 2nd Promo Video Streamed

9-episode series premieres on Bandai Spirits' YouTube channel on April 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-29/new-mashin-eiyuden-wataru-net-anime-2nd-promo-video-streamed/.156981

Game Developers Conference Event Postponed Until This Summer

Also: Gundam Hathaway event cancelled, h.NAOTO designer cancels appearance at Sakura-Con, Mugiwara Store in Nagasaki cancelled

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-29/game-developers-conference-event-postponed-until-this-summer/.156972

Friday, February 28, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Coolmic!

Introducing Coolmic, an official digital comics and anime store that provides Japanese comics in English and in French for smartphone users.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2020-02-29/everything-you-need-to-know-about-coolmic/.155815

Grimms Notes Repage Smartphone Game Ends Service in April

Game inspired TV anime in January 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/grimms-notes-repage-smartphone-game-ends-service-in-april/.156971

Hollywood Monster Hunter Film Reveals 2 Posters

Film opens in Japan, U.S. on September 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/hollywood-monster-hunter-film-reveals-2-posters/.156970

My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Film Tops U.S. Box Office Chart on Wednesday

Film ranks at #3 on Thursday with 2-day total of US$3,325,018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/my-hero-academia-heroes-rising-film-tops-u.s-box-office-chart-on-wednesday/.156969

A Certain Scientific Railgun T Anime to Broadcast 2 'Special Programs' in Early March Instead of New Episodes

Anime's 7th episode aired on Friday after delay

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t-anime-to-broadcast-2-special-programs-in-early-march-instead-of-new-episodes/.156968

One Room Anime Shorts Get 3rd Season This Year

Staff, cast return for new series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/one-room-anime-shorts-get-3rd-season-this-year/.156967

Greninja Wins 'Pokémon of the Year' in Official Fan Vote

Lucario, Mimikyu also rank high

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-28/greninja-wins-pokemon-of-the-year-in-official-fan-vote/.156332

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions Game's Story Mode Trailer Streamed

PS4, Switch, PC game launches in Japan, West in 2020

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/captain-tsubasa-rise-of-new-champions-game-story-mode-trailer-streamed/.156952

Made in Abyss Compilation Films Stream on HIDIVE

Sentai Filmworks also screens Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul in U.S. in April

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/made-in-abyss-compilation-films-stream-on-hidive/.156951

Japan's Video Game Rankings, February 17-23

Persona 5 Scramble PS4, Switch versions debut at #1, #2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/japan-video-game-rankings-february-17-23/.156941

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, February 17-23

Live-action Ship of Theseus earns 13.2% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-february-17-23/.156943

Pokémon Adventures: Black 2 & White 2 Manga Approaches End

11th part of Kusaka's Pokémon Adventures manga series debuted in 2013

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/pokemon-adventures-black-2-and-white-2-manga-approaches-end/.156921

Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle -side B.B. & M.T.C Manga Ends in March

Manga based on Hypnosis Mic franchise launched in December 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/hypnosis-mic-division-rap-battle-side-b.b-and-m.t.c-manga-ends-in-march/.156889

Live-Action Mairu no Vich Series Casts Hinako Sakurai, Fuju Kamio

8-episode series based on Zakuri Satō's manga debuts on Hulu this fall

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/live-action-mairu-no-vich-series-casts-hinako-sakurai-fuju-kamio/.156925

AT-X Airs Tamayomi Baseball Anime's 1st Episode on March 8

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-02-28/at-x-airs-tamayomi-baseball-anime-1st-episode-on-march-8/.156935

Saint Seiya Shining Soldiers Smartphone Game Launches

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-02-28/saint-seiya-shining-soldiers-smartphone-game-launches/.156920

Bakugan: Armored Alliance Anime Premieres on Cartoon Network on March 1

2nd season of Bakugan: Battle Planet anime to have 104 11-minute episodes

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/bakugan-armored-alliance-anime-premieres-on-cartoon-network-on-march-1/.156919

Universal Studios Japan, One Piece Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Disneyland, DisneySea Close Until Mid-March

Shizuoka Hobby Show in May cancelled, more concerts cancelled

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/universal-studios-japan-one-piece-tokyo-tower-tokyo-disneyland-disneysea-close-until-mid-march/.156945

One Piece Manga Takes 1-Week Break Due to Author's Sudden Illness

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-02-28/one-piece-manga-takes-1-week-break-due-to-author-sudden-illness/.156947

New Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe Anime Episode 'Zange-shitsu' Previewed in Video

2 new episodes screen in Japan until March

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/new-thus-spoke-rohan-kishibe-anime-episode-zange-shitsu-previewed-in-video/.156946

'The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me?' Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals, Previews Theme Songs

Series premieres on April 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/the-8th-son-are-you-kidding-me-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-previews-theme-songs/.156944

Kyoto Animation's Planned 'Anime x Para' Short for NHK Canceled

5-minute short for 2020 Tokyo Paralympics promotional anime originally planned to air last August

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/kyoto-animation-planned-anime-x-para-short-for-nhk-canceled/.156937

Live-Action Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles Gets 2nd Season With All-New Cast

Hiyori Sakurada stars in March 27 show as protagonist Koizumi; Akari Hayami returns in different role

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/live-action-ms-koizumi-loves-ramen-noodles-gets-2nd-season-with-all-new-cast/.156931

Thursday, February 27, 2020

The Misfit of Demon King Academy TV Anime Delayed to July Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Anime was slated for April premiere before COVID-19 affected production schedules

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-28/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy-tv-anime-delayed-to-july-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus/.156932

Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film Reveals More Staff, Visual, 2020 Opening

The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Paradigm's Takayuki Hirao directs film at CLAP

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/pompo-the-cinephile-anime-film-reveals-more-staff-visual-2020-opening/.156930

1st Princess Principal Sequel Anime Film Unveils New Trailer, Theme Song, Story

Void_Chords feat. Yui Mugino perform theme song "LIES and TIES" for April 10 film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/1st-princess-principal-sequel-anime-film-unveils-new-trailer-theme-song-story/.156929

24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Nominees Announced

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, SPY×FAMILY, more nominated

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/24th-tezuka-osamu-cultural-prize-nominees-announced/.156926

23rd Pokémon Film's Trailer Highlights New Mythical Pokémon Zarude, Okoya Paradise Setting

Zarude joins new character Koko in July 10 film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/23rd-pokemon-film-trailer-highlights-new-mythical-pokemon-zarude-okoya-paradise-setting/.156924

24th Detective Conan Film's Trailer Previews Tokyo Jihen Theme Song

Film opens on April 17

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/24th-detective-conan-film-trailer-previews-tokyo-jihen-theme-song/.156923

This Week in Games - Speaking in Code

The father of the legendary Konami Code has passed away - plus fighting game news and much more.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2020-02-27/this-week-in-games-speaking-in-code/.156891

Blade of the Immortal ‒ Episode 20

Ironically, the thing that works the least in this episode is Shira himself, whose effectiveness as a villain has been mixed at best.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/blade-of-the-immortal/episode-20/.156914

Ojamajo Doremi 20th Anniversary Anime Film Unveils Cast

Aoi Morikawa, Rena Matsui, Kanako Momota star in Majo Minarai o Sagashite

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/ojamajo-doremi-20th-anniversary-anime-film-unveils-cast/.156922

North American Anime, Manga Releases, February 23-29

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;Surrection, Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms anime; Hi Score Girl, Sweat and Soap manga ship

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/north-american-anime-manga-releases-february-23-29/.156837

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. ‒ Episode 8

If an anime with more typical framework and characterizations did what BOFURI is doing, it would be a total slog. But BOFURI is anything but typical.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bofuri-i-dont-want-to-get-hurt-so-ill-max-out-my-defense/episode-8/.156893

Granblue Fantasy: Versus Game Launches on PC on March 13

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-02-27/granblue-fantasy-versus-game-launches-on-pc-on-march-13/.156917

Plunderer ‒ Episode 8

On the surface, Plunderer appears to be a medieval magical fantasy. However, there have been more than a few hints that this isn't strictly the case.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/plunderer/episode-8/.156888

Director Tsutomu Mizushima Announces Shirobako Film's Completion Three Days Before Release

Film will open in Japan on February 29

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-27/director-tsutomu-mizushima-announces-shirobako-film-completion-three-days-before-release/.156895

The case files of Jeweler Richard TV Anime Casts Masaya Matsukaze, Yuuki Kaji

Promo video previews Claremont brothers

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/the-case-files-of-jeweler-richard-tv-anime-casts-masaya-matsukaze-yuuki-kaji/.156910

This Week in Anime - Jeepers Creepers, Cagaster's Got Some Peepers

"I guess I can give the unfortunately titled Cagaster of an Insect Cage this much: it's not The Island of Giant Insects."

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-02-27/.156883

Pokémon Sword/Shield Games Reveal New Mythical Pokémon Zarude

Videos preview Dark- and Grass-type Pokémon

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/pokemon-sword-shield-games-reveal-new-mythical-pokemon-zarude/.156905

Game Designer Hideo Kojima to Receive BAFTA Fellowship

BAFTA Games Awards to honor Death Stranding director on April 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/game-designer-hideo-kojima-to-receive-bafta-fellowship/.156904

Given Boys-Love Anime Film's Teaser Video Streamed

Boys-love film opens in Japan on May 16

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/given-boys-love-anime-film-teaser-video-streamed/.156903

Kakushigoto Anime Casts Maaya Uchida, Emiri Katō, Daisuke Namikawa

Rikako Aida, Shiho Kokido, Yumi Hara also join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/kakushigoto-anime-casts-maaya-uchida-emiri-kato-daisuke-namikawa/.156902

Doraemon, Shimajirō Anime Films Delayed Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus as Japan Asks Schools to Close Until April

Prime minister to ask all elementary, middle, high schools to close through spring break

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/doraemon-shimajiro-anime-films-delayed-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus-as-japan-asks-schools-to-close-until-april/.156901

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto Game's Trailer Previews Momoshiki, Kinshiki

Game ships in the West on April 24

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/naruto-shippuden-ultimate-ninja-storm-4-road-to-boruto-game-trailer-previews-momoshiki-kinshiki/.156884

Anime Tourism Association Cancels 'International Correspondent' Experience Planned for AnimeJapan 2020

AnimeJapan 2020 event was cancelled due to COVID-19 Coronavirus concerns

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-27/anime-tourism-association-cancels-international-correspondent-experience-planned-for-animejapan-2020/.156892

One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows Game Posts Launch Trailer

Fighting game for PS4, Xbox One, PC launches in N. America, Europe on Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/one-punch-man-a-hero-nobody-knows-game-posts-launch-trailer/.156885

Background Art Studio Lagurus to Dissolve in June

Studio founded in 2013, worked on I want to eat your pancreas, Devilman Crybaby

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-27/background-art-studio-lagurus-to-dissolve-in-june/.156890

AnimeJapan 2020 Event Canceled Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus Concerns

Event was scheduled on March 21-24 at Tokyo Big Sight

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/animejapan-2020-event-canceled-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus-concerns/.156866

Major 2nd Anime's 2nd Series Casts Rie Murakawa, Sumire Uesaka

Murakawa plays pitcher Anita Kabashima, Uesaka plays leadoff hitter Chisato Fujii, Leo Ieiri sings "Answer" opening

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/major-2nd-anime-2nd-series-casts-rie-murakawa-sumire-uesaka/.156887

Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya Teases Project G.G. in Trailer

Self-published project will be 'climax to Hideki Kamiya superhero trilogy'

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/platinum-games-hideki-kamiya-teases-project-g.g-in-trailer/.156880

Sanrio's Mewkledreamy TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists, April 5 Premiere

Yūki Ogoe, Kana Ichinose, Kikuko Inoue, Yūki Hirose, Ayumi Mano, Yuka Nukui join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/sanrio-mewkledreamy-tv-anime-reveals-more-cast-theme-song-artists-april-5-premiere/.156886

Ryohgo Narita's Kuroha & Nijisuke 'Season 2' Manga Ends

Narita, Nazuna Hakubai launched season 2 of series in May 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/ryohgo-narita-kuroha-and-nijisuke-season-2-manga-ends/.156851

New Sakura Wars Anime Premieres on April 3

Videos preview anime's theme songs

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/new-sakura-wars-anime-premieres-on-april-3/.156878

3rd Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel Anime Film Gets N. American Premiere in L.A. on April 17

Film opens in Japan on March 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/3rd-fate-stay-night-heaven-feel-anime-film-gets-n-american-premiere-in-l.a-on-april-17/.156881

2nd Anime Ad for LAVIE VEGA Notebook Computer Debuted

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-26/2nd-anime-ad-for-lavie-vega-notebook-computer-debuted/.156879

Konami Code Creator Kazuhisa Hashimoto Passes Away

Konami Code first appeared in Gradius NES game in 1986

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/konami-code-creator-kazuhisa-hashimoto-passes-away/.156882

Aikatsu Franchise Reports 10% Increase in Quarterly Sales After Aikatsu on Parade! Debut

Franchise made 900 million yen in sales from October to December 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-26/aikatsu-franchise-reports-10-percent-increase-in-quarterly-sales-after-aikatsu-on-parade-debut/.156843

Isekai Quartet 2 ‒ Episode 7

It's school physical day but the episode is more invested in messing with fanservice tropes than delivering an eyeful.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/isekai-quartet-2/episode-7/.156845

Comedian Atsushi Tamura Seeks Nezuko Cosplayer for Video Imitating Style of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba OP

Tamura plans to create video imitating style of Demon Slayer Opening

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-26/comedian-atsushi-tamura-seeks-nezuko-cosplayer-for-video-imitating-style-of-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-op/.156841

Aho-Girl Author Hiroyuki Details New Manga

Kanojo mo Kanojo series launches on March 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/aho-girl-author-hiroyuki-details-new-manga/.156850

Interview: Rock M. Sakura, Anime Queen from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12

The next season of the phenomenally popular reality competition show features a queen who loves anime as much as you do - meet Rock M. Sakura!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-02-26/interview-rock-m-sakura-anime-queen-from-rupaul-drag-race-season-12/.156877

A Certain Scientific Railgun T Anime Casts Konomi Kohara

Episode 7 delayed to this Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t-anime-casts-konomi-kohara/.156869

Anime News Nina Returns! Part II

The second installment of our special limited series - featuring the return of Anime News Nina - is live now!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anime-news-nina/2020-02-26/.156870

My Hero Academia the Movie -Heroes: Rising- English Dub

The smashing, action-packed new My Hero Academia movie, featuring an all-new villain, is in theaters tonight! But how's the dub? We've got the details.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia-the-movie-heroes/rising/.156868

Seiyū Award, Key, Aikatsu Events Canceled Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus Concerns

Voice actress Minori Chihara also delays concerts

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/seiyu-award-key-aikatsu-events-canceled-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus-concerns/.156857

Bandai Namco Entertainment, Love Live! Events Canceled Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus Concerns

This week's Perfume, EXILE, Yukari Tamura events also canceled

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/bandai-namco-entertainment-love-live-events-canceled-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus-concerns/.156864

Interspecies Reviewers Anime Added by Gifu Broadcasting TV Station

Anime still running on KBS Kyoto, BS11, AT-X in Japan, but not Tokyo MX, Sun TV

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/interspecies-reviewers-anime-added-by-gifu-broadcasting-tv-station/.156863

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Yukari Tamura Event Forbids Audience Call-and-Response Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus Concerns

The official website for voice actress Yukari Tamura announced on Tuesday that the voice actor's "Birthday Event 2020" on Thursday will forbid attendees...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-02-26/yukari-tamura-event-forbids-audience-call-and-response-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus-concerns/.156848

Dengeki PlayStation Magazine to Switch to Irregular Publication Schedule

Last monthly issue will ship on March 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/dengeki-playstation-magazine-to-switch-to-irregular-publication-schedule/.156854

Megumi Ogata: Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Anime Film's Dialogue Recording Is All But Finished

Retakes still left before film opens on June 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-26/megumi-ogata-evangelion-3.0-1.0-anime-film-dialogue-recording-is-all-but-finished/.156853

Australian Senator Calls For Review of Anime Depicting 'Child Exploitation'

Senator Stirling Griff calls out Eromanga Sensei for 'disturbing themes'

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-25/australian-senator-calls-for-review-of-anime-depicting-child-exploitation/.156852

Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna Film Opens at #6

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku film stays at #4, 2nd Gundam: Reconguista in G film at #1 in mini-theaters

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/digimon-adventure-last-evolution-kizuna-film-opens-at-no.6/.156849

Infinite Dendrogram Anime Resumes on Thursday After Delay Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Episode 7 delayed from last Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/infinite-dendrogram-anime-resumes-on-thursday-after-delay-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus/.156847

Live-Action The Promised Neverland Film Casts Keiko Kitagawa, Naomi Watanabe

Film opens on December 18 starring Minami Hamabe, Jyo Kairi, Rihito Itagaki

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/live-action-the-promised-neverland-film-casts-keiko-kitagawa-naomi-watanabe/.156846

Reddit's 2020 Anime Awards Crowns Sarazanmai, Hugtto Precure, Attack on Titan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-25/reddit-2020-anime-awards-crowns-sarazanmai-hugtto-precure-attack-on-titan/.156840

Hey! Riki Creator Releases Essay Manga About Life as an Orphan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-25/hey-riki-creator-releases-essay-manga-about-life-as-an-orphan/.156838

Saudi Arabia's Manga Productions, Toei Animation Finish The Journey Film

Film premieres at Cannes Film Festival in May

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/saudi-arabia-manga-productions-toei-animation-finish-the-journey-film/.156836

Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia ‒ Episode 18

When the Babylonia anime was announced, I had one scene that I could not wait to see. It's finally here, and it blows my lofty expectations clear out of the stratosphere.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fate-grand-order-absolute-demonic-front-babylonia/episode-18/.156811

In/Spectre ‒ Episode 7

While the stakes are escalated, this episode doesn't really cover much new philosophical ground.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/in-spectre/episode-7/.156812

This Week in Anime - Saturday Morning Astro Boy

1963 does 2003 in anime's first foray in television. Osamu Tezuka's vision of the future-past is one hell of a ride.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-02-25/.156814

Tokyo Godfathers Anime Film's Trailer Previews New English Dub

4K restoration screens in U.S. on March 9, 11

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/tokyo-godfathers-anime-film-trailer-previews-new-english-dub/.156832

'Shachō, Battle no Jikan Desu!' Anime Reveals Visual, April 5 Premiere

Shun Horie, Kana Ichinose, Azumi Waki more star in anime about dungeoneering company

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/shacho-battle-no-jikan-desu-anime-reveals-visual-april-5-premiere/.156828

Magical Girl Raising Project BR

Although this dark magical girl series does a lot of other things at least relatively well, it is ultimately limited by problems with its tone.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/magical-girl-raising-project/complete-series-blu-ray-digital/.156766

Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time Anime Reveals Cast, Staff

Hiro Shimono, Yui Ninomiya, Ayana Taketatsu, Hibiku Yamamura, Akari Uehara, Sayaka Senbongi join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/peter-grill-and-the-philosopher-time-anime-reveals-cast-staff/.156827

Tokyopop Announces Love x Love Romance Imprint

Comics industry news source ICv2 reported on Tuesday that North American manga and graphic novel publisher Tokyopop is launching the new romance imprint...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/tokyopop-announces-love-x-love-romance-imprint/.156826

Crunchyroll Unveils 7 'Crunchyroll Originals' Works Including Tower of God, Noblesse, God of High School

Telecom Animation Film produces Tower of God, MAPPA produces God of High School, Production I.G produces Noblesse

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/crunchyroll-unveils-7-crunchyroll-originals-works-including-tower-of-god-noblesse-god-of-high-school/.156748

Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld Anime's Remaining Episodes to Premiere on April 25

April 11 special, April 18 digest lead into final Alicization episodes

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/sword-art-online-alicization-war-of-underworld-anime-remaining-episodes-to-premiere-on-april-25/.156825

Tsugumomo Anime Season 2's 2nd Promo Video Unveils More Cast, April 5 Debut

Kaede Yuasa, Sora Tokui join Tsugu Tsugumomo cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/tsugumomo-anime-season-2-2nd-promo-video-unveils-more-cast-april-5-debut/.156822

Netflix Partners With CLAMP & Kindaichi, Gundam Thunderbolt, Goth, Mardock Scramble, Thermae Romae Creators for New Anime

CLAMP, Shin Kibayashi, Yasuo Ohtagaki, Otsuichi, Tow Ubukata, Mari Yamazaki to expand anime lineup

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/netflix-partners-with-clamp-and-kindaichi-gundam-thunderbolt-goth-mardock-scramble-thermae-romae-creators-for-new-anime/.156820

Show By Rock!! Fes A Live Smartphone Game Reveals Videos, Spring Launch

Videos preview gameplay, animation & reveal DOKONJOFINGER, REIJINGSIGNAL bands

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/show-by-rock-fes-a-live-smartphone-game-reveals-videos-spring-launch/.156810

Monday, February 24, 2020

Tokyo Karan Koron Group Breaks Up in June

Band performed Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma's 1st ending song

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/tokyo-karan-koron-group-breaks-up-in-june/.156817

28th Power Rangers Season to Use Ryūsoulger Footage

New series will premiere in 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/28th-power-rangers-season-to-use-ryusoulger-footage/.156816

A Certain Scientific Railgun T Anime Resumes on Friday After Delay Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Episode 7 delayed from last Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t-anime-resumes-on-friday-after-delay-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus/.156819

Darwin's Game ‒ Episode 7

It's time to accept that like its brethren King's Game, 90% of the time Darwin's Game looks like potato.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/darwin-game/episode-7/.156809

New Unicorm Gundam Gunpla Can 'Transform' By Itself

RX-78-2 Gundam made with 'Gundarium' alloy also announced

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-24/new-unicorm-gundam-gunpla-can-transform-by-itself/.156724

Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop Film Reveals More Cast, Song Artists, Visual

Hiroshi Kamiya, Maaya Sakamoto join cast; never young beach, Taeko Onuki perform theme songs

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/words-bubble-up-like-soda-pop-film-reveals-more-cast-song-artists-visual/.156815

Yomiuri Land to Open Summer Wars Experience Park This Spring

Collaboration with anime film director Mamoru Hosoda's works to run from March 20 to June 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-24/yomiuri-land-to-open-summer-wars-experience-park-this-spring/.156775

Smile Down the Runway ‒ Episode 7

Chiyuki and Ikuto might be opposite sides of the same coin, but their dream to play in the fashion big leagues means they have to exemplify perfection at all times.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/smile-down-the-runway/episode-7/.156797

2020 Crayon Shin-chan Anime Film Reveals Theme Song, Trailer

Rekishi performs theme song for 28th film in series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/2020-crayon-shin-chan-anime-film-reveals-theme-song-trailer/.156808

ID: INVADED ‒ Episode 9

This week finds Narihisago trapped in a world of “if only” when he dives into the mysterious Kiki Asukai's ID Well while already inside Momoki's own ID Well.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/id-invaded/episode-9/.156787

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 145

After formulating a plan that involves messing with the prison's water supply and sneaking onto an outgoing ship, the gang hits a couple of snags.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-145/.156768

2020 Toei Manga Matsuri Omnibus Film Reveals Kamen Rider Den-O Segment's Title

April 24 omnibus film also incudes Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendō, Recycle Zoo, Butt Detective segments

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/2020-toei-manga-matsuri-omnibus-film-reveals-kamen-rider-den-o-segment-title/.156799

Anime News Nina Returns!

Anime News Network's first original comic strip is back - for a limited time only! Nina, Kevin and Myoopi return in the first of our special series.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anime-news-nina/2020-02-24/.156807

22/7 ‒ Episode 7

Whoever was in charge of Jun's breakdown deserves extra commendations, especially for allowing Jun's face to twist and contort in a surprisingly realistic way.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/22-7/episode-7/.156762

The IDOLM@STER Voice Actress Misa Kayama Announces Marriage

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-24/the-idolm@ster-voice-actress-misa-kayama-announces-marriage/.156774

Funimation Adds Gurren Lagann, Cells at Work!, March comes in like a lion, More Anime

Also: Charlotte, Eromanga Sensei, DAKAICHI Anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/funimation-adds-gurren-lagann-cells-at-work-march-comes-in-like-a-lion-more-anime/.156796

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ‒ Episode 8

“You Definitely Shouldn't Respond” once again sees the show challenging itself to sustain a full half-hour with little more than mood and crumbs of exposition

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story/episode-8/.156763

22/7 Voice Actress Mizuha Kuraoka Goes on Hiatus Due to Health

Fellow idol Urara Takatsuji also began hiatus this month

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/22-7-voice-actress-mizuha-kuraoka-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-health/.156792

Saki Achiga-hen episode of side-A Manga Resumes After 7 Years

Spinoff series inspired TV anime in 2012

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/saki-achiga-hen-episode-of-side-a-manga-resumes-after-7-years/.156791

Voice Actress Chiaki Takahashi Leaves Hospital After Appendicitis

The iDOLM@STER voice actress hospitalized since last Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/voice-actress-chiaki-takahashi-leaves-hospital-after-appendicitis/.156785

Kojima Productions Cancels GDC Attendance Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus Concerns

SIE, Facebook announced withdrawal on Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/kojima-productions-cancels-gdc-attendance-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus-concerns/.156790

Aniplex.exe's English Video Previews 1st 2 Novel Games for 2020

Frontwing, Makura develop ATRI: My Dear Moments; Liar-soft develops Adabana Odd Tales

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/aniplex.exe-english-video-previews-1st-2-novel-games-for-2020/.156786

Live-Action Isekai Izakaya "Nobu" Series Unveils Additional Cast

Series premieres on May 15

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/live-action-isekai-izakaya-nobu-series-unveils-additional-cast/.156771

Inferno Cop Voice Actor Junichi Goto Passes Away in Motorcycle Accident at 40

Goto played Inferno Cop's title role, roles in Ninja Slayer, SSSS.Gridman

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/inferno-cop-voice-actor-junichi-goto-passes-away-in-motorcycle-accident-at-40/.156782

Crunchyroll Expands One Piece Streaming to Europe, Middle East, North Africa

Simulcast episodes available in English-speaking Europe, MENA, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/crunchyroll-expands-one-piece-streaming-to-europe-middle-east-north-africa/.156773

Sunday, February 23, 2020

40th Nihon SF Taishō Awards Honor Late Authors Hideo Azuma, Taku Mayumura

Issui Ogawa, Dempow Torishima both won Grand Prize

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-24/40th-nihon-sf-taisho-awards-honor-late-authors-hideo-azuma-taku-mayumura/.156772

Netflix Unveils Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege Show's Trailer, Cast

Polygon Pictures animates 6-episode series with 2 more teased

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-23/netflix-unveils-transformers-war-for-cybertron-trilogy-siege-show-trailer-cast/.156770

07th Expansion Party 7 Event Delayed to November

Celebration of games by Higurashi: When They Cry/Umineko When They Cry circle was slated for May 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-23/07th-expansion-party-7-event-delayed-to-november/.156769

Interspecies Reviewers ‒ Episode 7

As unsettling as some of that content can be, it's still quite creative in its development within a fantasy setting.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/interspecies-reviewers/episode-7/.156757

Sonic the Hedgehog Film Tops US$200 Million Worldwide

Film has earned an estimated US$106 million domestically, US$96.5 million overseas

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-23/sonic-the-hedgehog-film-tops-usd200-million-worldwide/.156767

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! ‒ Episode 8

Our heroes are ready for the big premiere of their Robot Club short - but Tsubame's famous parents are lurking right around the corner in yet another fantastic episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/keep-your-hands-off-eizouken/episode-8/.156764

The List - 5 Anime We Most Want to See in Live-Action

Imagine if Hollywood gave us the keys to all that hot, hot live-action adaptation money...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-02-23/.156726

neco's Ore no Yubi de Midarero. Adult Manga Gets TV Anime

Newest ComicFesta anime stars Wataru Komada, Yuri Yamaoka, Takuma Nagatsuka

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-23/neco-ore-no-yubi-de-midarero-adult-manga-gets-tv-anime/.156761

Kadokawa, Kodansha, Shueisha, Shogakukan Reach Settlement With Cloudflare

American company agrees to stop caching pirated content on its servers

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-23/kadokawa-kodansha-shueisha-shogakukan-reach-settlement-with-cloudflare/.156760

New Mashin Eiyūden Wataru Anime Project Reveals Cast, April 10 Premiere

Project also gets digital novel, magazine content

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-23/new-mashin-eiyuden-wataru-anime-project-reveals-cast-april-10-premiere/.156759

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun ‒ Episode 7

Narratively, the story was all over the place, stringing together romantic intrigue with new worldbuilding and the introduction of a rumor that concludes the episode at a very awkward moment.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/toilet-bound-hanako-kun/episode-7/.156753

Fate/Stay Night Teams Up With Kobe Tourism Bureau

1st visual shows Saber standing near Kobe's iconic red bridge

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-22/fate-stay-night-teams-up-with-kobe-tourism-bureau/.156558

Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove it ‒ Episode 9

At the island, we get some classic anime beach trip tropes with a sciency twist.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/science-fell-in-love-so-i-tried-to-prove-it/episode-9/.156728

Senku Needs Your Ingenuity in Dr. Stone Escape Room

Escape rooms by SCRAP will commence from February 21

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-22/senku-needs-your-ingenuity-in-dr-stone-escape-room/.156594

If My Favorite Pop Idol Made it to the Budokan, I Would Die ‒ Episode 7

At this stage in the story, it only makes me burn more with the question of exactly why Maina fandom is all Eripiyo has in her life.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/if-my-favorite-pop-idol-made-it-to-the-budokan-i-would-die/episode-7/.156687

Ghibli Museum Closes on February 25-March 17 Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus Concerns

Square Enix scales back Final Fantasy XI, XIV presence at Pax East

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-22/ghibli-museum-closes-on-february-25-march-17-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus-concerns/.156751

New Tokyo Mew Mew Project Teased With Countdown Site

Countdown for magical girl franchise ends on April 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-22/new-tokyo-mew-mew-project-teased-with-countdown-site/.156750

Cuvie's Erzsebet Manga Ends

Historical fiction manga about Hungarian independence launched in 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-22/cuvie-erzsebet-manga-ends/.156744

Smokin' Parade Manga by Deadman Wonderland Duo Enters Final Arc

"Steampunk action" manga launched in 2015; Yen Press publishes series in English

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-22/smokin-parade-manga-by-deadman-wonderland-duo-enters-final-arc/.156747

Kindaichi Case Files Gaiden Spinoff Manga Ends Within Next Month

Manga centering on thoughts of criminals launched in July 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-22/kindaichi-case-files-gaiden-spinoff-manga-ends-within-next-month/.156740

Voice Actor Hisashi Katsuta Passes Away

Voice of Astro Boy's Dr. Ochanomizu was 92

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-22/voice-actor-hisashi-katsuta-passes-away/.156749

Golden Japanesque Manga by Kare First Love's Kaho Miyasaka Approaches Climax

Manga about young woman in Meiji era Yokohama launched in October 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-22/golden-japanesque-manga-by-kare-first-loves-kaho-miyasaka-approaches-climax/.156743

Ryota Ohsaka, Yumi Kakazu Join Cast of Healin' Good Precure Anime

Voice actors play Hinata's older siblings

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-22/ryota-ohsaka-yumi-kakazu-join-cast-of-healin-good-precure-anime/.156746

Dorohedoro Anime Casts Shigeru Chiba as Chidaruma

Anime premiered on January 12

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-22/dorohedoro-anime-casts-shigeru-chiba-as-chidaruma/.156745

Friday, February 21, 2020

Lovesick Ellie Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

Fujimomo launched manga in July 2015, with English digital release by Kodansha Comics

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-22/lovesick-ellie-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.156742

Hiroshi Takahashi Starts '3rd Part' of Jank Runk Family Manga Around April

Hiroshi Takahashi's crossover with OREN'S manga launched in 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-22/hiroshi-takahashi-starts-3rd-part-of-jank-runk-family-manga-around-april/.156741

Usogui's Toshio Sako to Move Batuque Manga Online

Manga launched in Young Jump in July 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/usogui-toshio-sako-to-move-batuque-manga-online/.156733

Emma: A Victorian Romance Anime's English Dub Casts James Rieser as Hakim

Kickstarter campaign for dub ran from September-October 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/emma-a-victorian-romance-anime-english-dub-casts-james-rieser-as-hakim/.156732

Ride Your Wave Film Earns US$300,789 in U.S. Screenings

Fathom Events screened film in U.S. on Wednesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/ride-your-wave-film-earns-usd300789-in-u.s-screenings/.156731

Glacier Bay Books Releases Glaeolia Collection of Indie Manga in English

Collection to include works by 12 authors

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/glacier-bay-books-releases-glaeolia-collection-of-indie-manga-in-english/.156730

'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Infinite Combate' Game Launches in the West this Spring

PQube, Rice Digital reveal collector's edition with Hestia pillowcase

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-infinite-combate-game-launches-in-the-west-this-spring/.156729

Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel III. spring song Counts Down to Release with 100 Illustrations

Last film in Heaven's Feel trilogy opens in Japan on March 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-21/fate-stay-night-heaven-feel-iii-spring-song-counts-down-to-release-with-100-illustrations/.156689

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Switch Game's Overview Trailer, Commercials Streamed

Game ships on March 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/pokemon-mystery-dungeon-rescue-team-dx-switch-game-overview-trailer-commercials-streamed/.156725

Life-sized Scopedog Robot Mecha from Votoms to be Unveiled in Inagi City

Designer Kunio Okawara to attend unveiling ceremony on March 15

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-21/life-sized-scopedog-robot-mecha-from-votoms-to-be-unveiled-in-inagi-city/.156628

Fate/Prototype: What Fate/Stay Night Could Have Been

Kim Morrissy investigates the roots of the massively popular global Fate franchise - from the years before Fate became Fate.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-02-21/fate-prototype-what-fate-stay-night-could-have-been/.156157

If My Favorite Pop Idol Made it to the Budokan, I Would Die ‒ Episode 6

It's an idea that OshiBudo hasn't quite interrogated yet, but at least is reflecting on: What our favorites do for us as their fans and what kind of support they should expect from us.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/if-my-favorite-pop-idol-made-it-to-the-budokan-i-would-die/episode-6/.156445

Fuji TV Producer Discusses Their Increasing Focus on BL Anime

Shares why Twittering Birds Never Fly was greenlit as an R-18 film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-21/fuji-tv-producer-discusses-their-increasing-focus-on-bl-anime/.156626

Love Me, Love Me Not GN 1

Yuna first had a crush on the prince from Sleeping Beauty - and still has an idealized view of love. Her friend Akari, however, doesn't get why Yuna could still be dreaming of princes on white horses.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-me-love-me-not/gn-1/.156653

Yasuhiro Kamimura Becomes New Representative Director of Gainax

Yuko Takaishi, Atsushi Moriyama, Yoshiki Usa also become board members

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/yasuhiro-kamimura-becomes-new-representative-director-of-gainax/.156714

Haikyu!! Manga Takes 1-Week Break for Research

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-02-21/haikyu-manga-takes-1-week-break-for-research/.156708

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, February 10-16

Live-action Ship of Theseus earns 11.8% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-february-10-16/.156688

Japan's Video Game Rankings, February 10-16

Hatsune Miku Project Diva Mega Mix debuts at #1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/japan-video-game-rankings-february-10-16/.156686

Hiroshi Motomiya Launches New Manga in Grand Jump in April

Manga teased as Motomiya's 1st "teacher" manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/hiroshi-motomiya-launches-new-manga-in-grand-jump-in-april/.156569

Idolm@ster Million Live Cruise & Sony, Facebook's GDC Attendance Canceled Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus Concerns

Also: Sanrio Puroland theme park in Tokyo closes on February 22-March 12

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/idolm@ster-million-live-cruise-and-sony-facebook-gdc-attendance-canceled-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus-concerns/.156681

Dragon Ball FighterZ Game's Latest Video Previews Kefla

DLC character launches in game on February 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/dragon-ball-fighterz-game-latest-video-previews-kefla/.156713

Naho, Cast Perform Theme Songs for Tamayomi Baseball Anime

Anime premieres in April

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/naho-cast-perform-theme-songs-for-tamayomi-baseball-anime/.156712

Media Blasters to Release Eiken, Jungle de Ikou!, Jubei-Chan 2 Anime on Blu-ray Disc

Releases planned for this year will include English dub

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/media-blasters-to-release-eiken-jungle-de-ikou-jubei-chan-2-anime-on-blu-ray-disc/.156711

Oya-san to Boku Manga Gets TV Anime Shorts in March

Best-selling essay manga about author, his landlady inspired anime short in January 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/oya-san-to-boku-manga-gets-tv-anime-shorts-in-march/.156706

Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE Anime's 2nd Season Video Reveals April 9 Debut

2nd season debuts streaming on Gundam Channel on YouTube before TV premiere

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/gundam-build-divers-re-rise-anime-2nd-season-video-reveals-april-9-debut/.156696

Gundam Build Divers Gets New Battlogue Animation for Fan-Voted Gunpla Battles

Fan vote for Gunpla battles begins in April

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/gundam-build-divers-gets-new-battlogue-animation-for-fan-voted-gunpla-battles/.156704

Gundam Build Franchise Gets Live-Action Video by Psycho-Pass Chief Director Katsuyuki Motohiro

Celebrating Gundam models' 40th anniversary

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/gundam-build-franchise-gets-live-action-video-by-psycho-pass-chief-director-katsuyuki-motohiro/.156690

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Live-Action Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Film to Compete at Italy's Udine Far East Film Fest

Film opened in Japan on February 7 at #1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-21/live-action-wotakoi-love-is-hard-for-otaku-film-to-compete-at-italy-udine-far-east-film-fest/.156683

A3! Anime to Restart Broadcast From 1st Episode on April 6

4th episode premieres on April 27; anime's 2nd half delayed from July until further notice

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/a3-anime-to-restart-broadcast-from-1st-episode-on-april-6/.156684

Sol Levante 4K Netflix Anime Debuts on March 23

Production I.G produces 1st hand-drawn anime with 4K HDR quality

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/sol-levante-4k-netflix-anime-debuts-on-march-23/.156682

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Is 1st Manga to Take Japan's Entire Weekly Top 19

All 19 volumes rank, with volume 19 at #1 with 254,000 sold in 2nd week

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-is-1st-manga-to-take-japan-entire-weekly-top-19/.156680

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin 'Final Chapter' Films' Teaser Previews Kenshin vs. Enishi

1st film opens on July 3, 2nd film on August 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/live-action-rurouni-kenshin-final-chapter-films-teaser-previews-kenshin-vs-enishi/.156679

Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld Anime's English-subtitled Video Streamed

Anime's "Last Season" premieres in April

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/sword-art-online-alicization-war-of-underworld-anime-english-subtitled-video-streamed/.156678

This Week in Anime - Who Inspects the IN/SPECTRE?

"While on the surface it's ostensibly about yokai, it does so in a way that's very different than what I'd describe as other mythology focused shows."

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-02-20/.156632

The World is Still Beautiful Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

Dai Shiina's fantasy manga launched in 2012, inspired 2014 TV anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/the-world-is-still-beautiful-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.156646

Mixed Vegetables' Ayumi Komura Launches New Manga in April

Manga centers on pure relationship between business couple

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/mixed-vegetables-ayumi-komura-launches-new-manga-in-april/.156645

Golden Kamuy Manga Goes on 1-Week Hiatus Due to Creator's Childbirth

Manga will resume next week in Young Jump

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/golden-kamuy-manga-goes-on-1-week-hiatus-due-to-creator-childbirth/.156648

Saki Aikawa Launches Black Marriage Manga on March 5

Manga centers on girl with inherited orphanage on verge of closure

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/saki-aikawa-launches-black-marriage-manga-on-march-5/.156642

22/7 +α Manga Ends With 2nd Volume

Series with original story launched on January 12

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/22-7-manga-ends-with-2nd-volume/.156633

Death End re;Quest 2 Game Heads West in 2020

Sequel PS4 game debuted in Japan on February 13

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/death-end-re-quest-2-game-heads-west-in-2020/.156657

2020 Doraemon Anime Film's Video Previews Mr. Children's Theme Songs

Film opens in Japan on March 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/2020-doraemon-anime-film-video-previews-mr-children-theme-songs/.156656

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch Game's Video Previews Deserted Island Getaway Package

Game ships on March 20

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/animal-crossing-new-horizons-switch-game-video-previews-deserted-island-getaway-package/.156655

Himawari - Kenichi Legend Live-Action Series Reveals Additional Cast

Masanori Ishii, Mai Ooshima, Mayumi Satō join cast of show premiering in May

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/himawari-kenichi-legend-live-action-series-reveals-additional-cast/.156651

Kakushigoto Anime Casts Ari Ozawa, Kaede Hondo, Azumi Waki

TV series premieres on April 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/kakushigoto-anime-casts-ari-ozawa-kaede-hondo-azumi-waki/.156652

Sony, Bushiroad Cancel Event Attendance Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus Concerns

Sony to skip PAX East, Bushiroad to skip AnimeJapan, Friday's TGS press conference delayed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/sony-bushiroad-cancel-event-attendance-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus-concerns/.156641

By the Grace of the Gods Fantasy Light Novel Series Gets Anime

Roy's isekai story about businessman reincarnated to train slimes

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/by-the-grace-of-the-gods-fantasy-light-novel-series-gets-anime/.156647

Record of Lodoss War Side-Scrolling Game Launches on Steam Early Access in March

Players control Deedlit in Metroidvania-style action-exploration game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/record-of-lodoss-war-side-scrolling-game-launches-on-steam-early-access-in-march/.156640

Sonic the Hedgehog Film Earns US$70 Million in 1st 4 Days in U.S.

Film has grossed US$125 million worldwide

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/sonic-the-hedgehog-film-earns-usd70-million-in-1st-4-days-in-u.s/.156636

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Oreshura Light Novel Series Gets 1st New Volume in 3 Years

14th volume ships in May

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-20/oreshura-light-novel-series-gets-1st-new-volume-in-3-years/.156635

Major 2nd Anime's 2nd Series Casts Ayane Sakura, Maki Kawase

Sakura, Kawase play infielders Tao Sagara, Yayoi Sawa in April 4 anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/major-2nd-anime-2nd-series-casts-ayane-sakura-maki-kawase/.156638

Margaret Shōjo Manga Magazine, Hulu Service Collaborate on Multiple Live-Action Series

8-episode Mairu no Vich debuts this fall, followed by Kami-sama no Ekohiiki, A Devil and Her Love Song

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/margaret-shojo-manga-magazine-hulu-service-collaborate-on-multiple-live-action-series/.156634

Seven Seas Licenses Sarazanmai Novels & Cube Arts, Unicorns Aren't Horny Manga

Sarazanmai, Cube Arts ship on September 1, Unicorns Aren't Horny on November 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/seven-seas-licenses-sarazanmai-novels-and-cube-arts-unicorns-arent-horny-manga/.156624

Isekai Quartet 2 ‒ Episode 6

Class 2 breaks down into three not-quite-even camps over whether salt and pepper, ketchup, or mayo make better wing toppings.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/isekai-quartet-2/episode-6/.156623

Black Clover ‒ Episode 122

Asta and the Black Bulls who defend him are tasked with "proving" Asta's innocence by collecting information on the devils.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-122/.156595

Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei Smartphone Game to Collaborate with Berserk

Sega Games announced at a two-year anniversary event for the Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation smartphone game on Monday that the game will have a collaboration...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-19/dx2-shin-megami-tensei-smartphone-game-to-collaborate-with-berserk/.156571

Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia ‒ Episode 17

Gilgamesh closes out this week's installment of Babylonia by claiming that Ritsuka and the others should enjoy what will likely be their last chance to relax.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fate-grand-order-absolute-demonic-front-babylonia/episode-17/.156593

Anime Boston to Host Voice Actress Minami Takahashi

Convention runs at Hynes Convention Center from April 10-12

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/anime-boston-to-host-voice-actress-minami-takahashi/.156622

Crunchyroll Streams Re:ZERO Memory Snow OVA

OVA opened in Japanese theaters in October 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/crunchyroll-streams-re-zero-memory-snow-ova/.156621

Takara Tomy's Tomica Kizuna Gattai Earth Granner Anime Reveals Opening Song, April 5 Debut

Masayoshi Ōishi performs opening song for anime based on Tomica toy car brand

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/takara-tomy-tomica-kizuna-gattai-earth-granner-anime-reveals-opening-song-april-5-debut/.156620

Final Fantasy VII Remake's Tokyo Train Event Canceled Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

1-hour treasure hunt was planned on central Yamanote Line at midday on Saturday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/final-fantasy-vii-remake-tokyo-train-event-canceled-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus/.156612

Kazuki Funatsu Launches Mabataki Yori Hayaku Fighting Manga in March

Manga by Sundome!! Milky Way author centers on freshman high school student who wants fresh start

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/kazuki-funatsu-launches-mabataki-yori-hayaku-fighting-manga-in-march/.156602

Morgana Gives Phantom Thief Crash Course in Persona 5 Royal PS4 Game's Video

PS4 game ships in West on March 31

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/morgana-gives-phantom-thief-crash-course-in-persona-5-royal-ps4-game-video/.156616

Kaiji's Nobuyuki Fukumoto Ends Shin Kurosawa: Saikyō Densetsu Manga

Manga about blue-collar worker launched in 2013

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/kaiji-nobuyuki-fukumoto-ends-shin-kurosawa-saikyo-densetsu-manga/.156567

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions Game's Character Trailer Streamed

PS4, Switch, PC game launches in Japan, West in 2020

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/captain-tsubasa-rise-of-new-champions-game-character-trailer-streamed/.156615

Dropkick on My Devil! Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Opening Song, Visual

halca performs "Toki Toshite Violence" for April anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/dropkick-on-my-devil-anime-2nd-season-reveals-opening-song-visual/.156614

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Anime's 3rd Video Unveils More Cast, April 4 Debut

Miho Okasaki, Inori Minase, Saori Hayami join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-anime-3rd-video-unveils-more-cast-april-4-debut/.156613

Tokyo 7th Sisters Idol Game App Gets 70-Minute Anime by Toei Animation This Summer

New anime gets limited run in theaters; idol-training game already inspired anime music video

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/tokyo-7th-sisters-idol-game-app-gets-70-minute-anime-by-toei-animation-this-summer/.156611

Japan's Biggest Cosplay Event Canceled Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Nippombashi Street Festa would have drawn over 200,000 to Osaka pop culture district

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/japan-biggest-cosplay-event-canceled-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus/.156609

LaLaport Numazu Removes 'Sexualizing' Panel of Love Live! Sunshine!!'s Chika

Collaboration image with Nishiura oranges attracted criticism due to Chika's skirt revealing outline of her crotch

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-18/lalaport-numazu-removes-sexualizing-panel-of-love-live-sunshine-s-chika/.156605

Hello World Manga Adaptation Ends in March

Adaptation of Tomohiko Ito, Graphinica launched last July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/hello-world-manga-adaptation-ends-in-march/.156592

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Captain Tsubasa Magazine Launches With New Manga on April 2

Captain Tsubasa: Rising Sun soccer manga moves to magazine

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/captain-tsubasa-magazine-launches-with-new-manga-on-april-2/.156591

Konosuba Smartphone Game Unveils Opening Video, February 27 Debut

Game will have fully-voiced original story

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/konosuba-smartphone-game-unveils-opening-video-february-27-debut/.156598

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Switch Game's Trailer Previews Gameplay

Game ships on March 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-19/pokemon-mystery-dungeon-rescue-team-dx-switch-game-trailer-previews-gameplay/.156597

Voice Actress Chiaki Takahashi Expects to Return Next Week After Appendicitis

The iDOLM@STER voice actress hospitalized after suffering stomach pains overnight

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/voice-actress-chiaki-takahashi-expects-to-return-next-week-after-appendicitis/.156600

Singer Mafumafu Safely Recovers After Falling Unconscious

Singer suffered from carcinogenic shock; events still planned to go forward

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/singer-mafumafu-safely-recovers-after-falling-unconscious/.156599

Batman Ninja Anime Gets Stage Play in October

Play to run from October 10 to December 31 in Tokyo

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/batman-ninja-anime-gets-stage-play-in-october/.156601

Ken Wakui's Tokyo Revengers Manga Gets Live-Action Film This Fall

Story of man who time-travels back to middle school to save girlfriend

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/ken-wakui-tokyo-revengers-manga-gets-live-action-film-this-fall/.156596

Real Estate App Will Help Find Your Perfect Reincarnated as a Slime Home

Rimuru has undergone multiple transformations since he was first reincarnated as a slime. His next task (after survival) was rebuilding the goblin village....

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-18/real-estate-app-will-help-find-your-perfect-reincarnated-as-a-slime-home/.156556

Atelier Mimina's Indie Adventure Game Giraffe and Annika Launches for PC

PLAYISM to release game for Switch, PS4, Xbox One this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/atelier-mimina-indie-adventure-game-giraffe-and-annika-launches-for-pc/.156590

Children of the Sea Anime Film Screens in U.S., Canada in April

English-subtitled trailer previews theatrical run opening on April 20

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/children-of-the-sea-anime-film-screens-in-u.s-canada-in-april/.156583

This Week in Anime - Does Dragon Quest Your Story Live Up to Its Legacy?

"Turns out when you try to compress the story of a huge generation-spanning RPG into 90 minutes, a lot gets cut!"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-02-18/.156550

My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Film's English Dub Trailer Streamed

Film debuts in theaters in U.S., Canada on February 26

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/my-hero-academia-heroes-rising-film-english-dub-trailer-streamed/.156582

ID: INVADED ‒ Episode 8

With Hondomachi diving into the well-inside-the-well and Momoki under arrest as the suspected John Walker, the remaining investigators are forced to make some difficult decisions

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/id-invaded/episode-8/.156518

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Games Launch on Xbox One

Collections debuted on Xbox One on Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/kingdom-hearts-hd-1.5-2.5-remix-hd-2.8-final-chapter-prologue-games-launch-on-xbox-one/.156581

Shiori Amase's Koko wa Ima kara Rinri desu. Manga Gets Live-Action Series

Manga by All Out!!'s Shiori Amase centers on ethics teacher

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/shiori-amase-koko-wa-ima-kara-rinri-desu-manga-gets-live-action-series/.156572

The Quintessential Quintuplets Anime's 2nd Season Premieres in October with New Director, Studio

Kaori to direct 2nd season at Bibury Animation Studio

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/the-quintessential-quintuplets-anime-2nd-season-premieres-in-october-with-new-director-studio/.156512

Kei Toume's Kurogane Kai Manga Goes on 3-Month Hiatus

Revival of earlier Kurogane manga launched in 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/kei-toume-kurogane-kai-manga-goes-on-3-month-hiatus/.156568

My Hero One's Justice 2 Game's 3rd Promo Video Streamed

Game launches for PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC in Americas on March 13

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/my-hero-one-justice-2-game-3rd-promo-video-streamed/.156580

Mamoru Miyano Performs Ahiru no Sora Anime's New Ending Song

Series premiered on October 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/mamoru-miyano-performs-ahiru-no-sora-anime-new-ending-song/.156579

Some of the 14th Annual Seiyū Awards Winners Announced

Minoru Yada, Makoto Kousaka, Yū Mizushima, Rica Fukami honored

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/some-of-the-14th-annual-seiyu-awards-winners-announced/.156574

Infinite Dendrogram Anime Episode 7 Delayed Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus, Production Issues

Episode 1 will re-air instead on Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/infinite-dendrogram-anime-episode-7-delayed-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus-production-issues/.156578

Bushiroad Cancels, Delays Events Until March 19 Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Including BanG Dream, Starlight, Rebirth, Assault Lily, D4DJ, Animax Musix

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/bushiroad-cancels-delays-events-until-march-19-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus/.156576

Interspecies Reviewers Anime's Airing on Kobe's Sun TV Canceled

Anime continues to run on KBS Kyoto, BS11, AT-X in Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/interspecies-reviewers-anime-airing-on-kobe-sun-tv-canceled/.156575

Monday, February 17, 2020

Live-Action Bishoku Tantei Akechi Gorō Show Casts Kanta Satō

Satō plays gumshoe detective who is a fan of Gorō Akechi

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/live-action-bishoku-tantei-akechi-goro-show-casts-kanta-sato/.156564

Bloomberg: Nintendo Switch Shortages in U.S., Europe 'Likely' Due to COVID-19

Projected delays would affect units shipping in April

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-18/bloomberg-nintendo-switch-shortages-in-u.s-europe-likely-due-to-covid-19/.156563

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin 'Final Chapter' Films Bring Back Yosuke Eguchi as Saitō

Eguchi reprises role from previous 3 films

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/live-action-rurouni-kenshin-final-chapter-films-bring-back-yosuke-eguchi-as-saito/.156565

Live-Action Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Film Reveals May Opening, TV Series Spinoff

Live-action 6-episode mini-series premieres on April 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/live-action-keep-your-hands-off-eizouken-film-reveals-may-opening-tv-series-spinoff/.156560

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Film Drops to #4, Kaiji to #10

Saezuru Tori wa Habatakanai - The Clouds Gather ranks at #1 in mini-theaters, ACCA OVA at #2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/wotakoi-love-is-hard-for-otaku-film-drops-to-no.4-kaiji-to-no.10/.156559

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! ‒ Episode 7

Tsubame's passion and love for the power of animation - recreating the wonder of life by hand - is articulated beautifully in another stellar episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/keep-your-hands-off-eizouken/episode-7/.156561

Darwin's Game ‒ Episode 6

Nice to see Darwin's Game step it up this week as all the pieces move into place for a series of explosive confrontations.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/darwin-game/episode-6/.156551

Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Ikebukuro Gets Revamped

Center will temporarily close in in March before reopening on March 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-17/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-in-ikebukuro-gets-revamped/.156555

HIDIVE Adds We Rent Tsukumogami Anime to Catalog

Anime about siblings who run rental shop with spirits premiered in July 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/hidive-adds-we-rent-tsukumogami-anime-to-catalog/.156553

The Irregular at Magic High School: Shizoku Kaigi-hen Novels' Manga Launches on March 18

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-02-17/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-shizoku-kaigi-hen-novels-manga-launches-on-march-18/.156552

Magi: The Adventure of Sinbad's Yoshifumi Ōtera Launches Shadow Newt Manga

Author Yūjirō Sakamoto's series debuts as part of Maskmen project on March 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/magi-the-adventure-of-sinbad-yoshifumi-otera-launches-shadow-newt-manga/.156544

22/7 ‒ Episode 6

“Between the Even and Odd Numbers”, an episode that is trying to say something about the difficulties of idol life, but to frustratingly uncertain ends.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/22-7/episode-6/.156533

Romancing SaGa Games Get 3rd Stage Play in November

Staff return for SaGa the Stage ~Yakusoku no Mardias~'s run in Tokyo, Osaka

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/romancing-saga-games-get-3rd-stage-play-in-november/.156545

Doujinshi Manga Creator Wins Lawsuit Against Piracy Websites

Woman successfully sues IT company A'class for 2.19 million yen

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-17/doujinshi-manga-creator-wins-lawsuit-against-piracy-websites/.156529

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ‒ Episode 7

Magia Record is telling a story that feels substantially different than the Madoka Magica retreat it has been up until now.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story/episode-7/.156534

Funimation Adds Astro Boy, Kimba, Princess Knight, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Nadesico Anime to Catalog

Also: Adolescence of Utena, Nadesico: Prince of Darkness anime films

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/funimation-adds-astro-boy-kimba-princess-knight-revolutionary-girl-utena-nadesico-anime-to-catalog/.156543

My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 81

More importantly it means Jiro, the ultimate Best Girl of MHA, is finally taking center stage. Sorry Deku, this is Earphone Jack's show now.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia/episode-81/.156504

Fire in his Fingertips: A Flirty Fireman Ravishes Me with his Smoldering Gaze GN 1

It's exactly what it sounds like - just pure, silly romance escapism. If that's what you're looking for, you're in luck with this volume.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fire-in-his-fingertips/a-flirty-fireman-ravishes-me-with-his-smoldering-gaze/gn-1/.156541

Fujoshi Rumi's Natsumi Konjoh, Zoids' Michiro Ueyama Each Launch New Manga

Series debut on March 16

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/fujoshi-rumi-natsumi-konjoh-zoids-michiro-ueyama-each-launch-new-manga/.156542

Manga Planet, futekiya Manga Services Announce Licenses for Spring 2020

Titles include Seikimatsu Blue, Vienna Connection, First Love Signal (Sou x Akira Story), The Incubus' Pet Slave

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/manga-planet-futekiya-manga-services-announce-licenses-for-spring-2020/.156540

Katana Kami Game's Video Features Dojima, Nanami

PS4/Switch/PC game launches digitally in N. America, Europe on February 20

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/katana-kami-game-video-features-dojima-nanami/.156538

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III Game's Switch Version Previewed in Video

Game launches in Japan on March 19, in the West this spring

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iii-game-switch-version-previewed-in-video/.156536

A Certain Scientific Railgun T Anime's 7th Episode Delayed Due to Effects of Coronavirus

Episode 6 will re-air instead on February 21

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t-anime-7th-episode-delayed-due-to-effects-of-coronavirus/.156535

One-Punch Man 6th New OVA Episode's 1st 2 Minutes Previewed in Clip

OVA included in 6th BD/DVD in Japan on March 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/one-punch-man-6th-new-ova-episode-1st-2-minutes-previewed-in-clip/.156532

Kadokawa Launches Official Goods Store for Overseas Fans

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-02-17/kadokawa-launches-official-goods-store-for-overseas-fans/.156524

Sunday, February 16, 2020

Senryū Girl Manga Ends With 13th Volume in June

Manga launched in October 2016, inspired spring 2019 TV anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/senryu-girl-manga-ends-with-13th-volume-in-june/.156527

Ice Blade's Tsutomu Takahashi Launches Guitar Shop Rosie Manga

Series launches in Big Comic Zōkan magazine on May 16

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/ice-blade-tsutomu-takahashi-launches-guitar-shop-rosie-manga/.156497

The Seven Deadly Sins Manga Ends With 41st Volume in May

Nakaba Suzuki to launch new series, then publish more Seven Deadly Sins side stories

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-17/the-seven-deadly-sins-manga-ends-with-41st-volume-in-may/.156526

Psycho-Pass 3 Anime Film Opens on March 27 for 2-Week Run

Visual also unveiled for film concluding season 3's story

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-16/psycho-pass-3-anime-film-opens-on-march-27-for-2-week-run/.156525

Universal Studio Japan's Jurassic World Area Collaborates with Latest Doraemon Film

The dinosaur action film Jurassic World will collaborate with the 2020 Doraemon film Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Shin Kyoryū (Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-16/universal-studio-japan-jurassic-world-area-collaborates-with-latest-doraemon-film/.156340

Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop Romance Anime Film Casts Kikuko Inoue

Inoue plays daughter of Cherry's haiku teacher in May 15 film about 17-year-olds

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-16/words-bubble-up-like-soda-pop-romance-anime-film-casts-kikuko-inoue/.156521

The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese Boys-Love Film Streams Trailer

Live-action film starring Tadayoshi Okura, Ryō Narita opens on June 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-16/the-cornered-mouse-dreams-of-cheese-boys-love-film-streams-trailer/.156522

Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Second Anime Gets TV Broadcast in April

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-02-16/legend-of-the-galactic-heroes-die-neue-these-second-anime-gets-tv-broadcast-in-april/.156519

Kikuko Inoue Celebrates Her Daughter Turning '5 Years Older' than Herself

Veteran voice actress says she'll always be 17 years old

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-16/kikuko-inoue-celebrates-her-daughter-turning-5-years-older-than-herself/.156449

'All-Color' Quintessential Quintuplets Manga Volume Listed in April

Series that debuted in August 2017 ends serialization this month

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-16/all-color-quintessential-quintuplets-manga-volume-listed-in-april/.156516

Sonic the Hedgehog Film Earns US$57 Million for Best Video Game Movie Debut Ever in U.S.

Paramount Pictures' film projected to earn US$111 million globally over 4-day weekend

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-16/sonic-the-hedgehog-film-earns-usd57-million-for-best-video-game-movie-debut-ever-in-u.s/.156515

Lelouch Orders You Where to Go in Maplus Navigation App

Lelouch vi Britannia is used to giving out orders and telling people where to go. Now, thanks to a collaboration between Code Geass and the Maplus nagivation...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-02-16/lelouch-orders-you-where-to-go-in-maplus-navigation-app/.156294