Def 2 Deffer Music Beats

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Konosuba Light Novel Series' 17th Volume Listed as Final One in May

Natsume Akatsuki's isekai comedy launched in 2013, inspired 2 TV anime series, anime film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-01/konosuba-light-novel-series-17th-volume-listed-as-final-one-in-may/.158174

Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Anime's TV Broadcast Unveils 2 New Visuals



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-04-01/legend-of-the-galactic-heroes-die-neue-these-anime-tv-broadcast-unveils-2-new-visuals/.158165

Robocon Robot Comedy Franchise Gets Film on July 31

Kamen Rider's Hidenori Ishida helms Ganbareiwa!! Robocon with Super Sentai writer Yoshio Urasawa

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-01/robocon-robot-comedy-franchise-gets-film-on-july-31/.158164

Viz Media Licenses Super Mario Bros. Manga Mania Volume

Book collects stories from 29 years of Yukio Sawada's Super Mario-kun manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-01/viz-media-licenses-super-mario-bros-manga-mania-volume/.158167

Aniplex Establishes New 'Boundary' 3D CG Animation Subsidiary

Producer Akira Shimizu is new company's president

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-31/aniplex-establishes-new-boundary-3d-cg-animation-subsidiary/.158169

One Piece Announces Plans to Return to Universal Studios Japan This Summer

Schedule is subject to change; park is closed until April 12 due to COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-31/one-piece-announces-plans-to-return-to-universal-studios-japan-this-summer/.158098

One-Punch Man Artist's 10-Year-Old Daughter Is a Talented Artist Herself

Manga artist Yūsuke Murata is known for his incredible art and legendary two-page spreads for works like One-Punch Man and Eyeshield 21. It appears that...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-31/one-punch-man-artist-10-year-old-daughter-is-a-talented-artist-herself/.158126

This Week in Anime - 3 Years Later, Haikyu!! Is Still Flying High

The kids from the concrete are back to prove that the match against Shiratorizawa wasn't just a fluke. Micchy and Nick check in on the good bois of Karasuno.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-03-31/.158129

Hentai Manga Publisher Fakku Opens Free Access to Subscription Content For Two Weeks

Adult manga publisher FAKKU announced on Monday that all subscription content on its site will be free for the next two weeks. According to their notice,...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-31/hentai-manga-publisher-fakku-opens-free-access-to-subscription-content-for-two-weeks/.158142

Isekai Quartet Anime Gets Sequel

2nd season's final episode aired on Wednesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-31/isekai-quartet-anime-gets-sequel/.158150

The Best (And Worst) Anime of Winter 2020

The Spring 2020 anime season is right around the corner - so it's time to rank our favorites (and least favorites) of Winter! Don't forget to give us your picks in the forums!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-03-31/the-best-anime-of-winter-2020/.158027

My Room Is a Dungeon Rest Stop GN 1

There isn't quite enough material in the first volume of this rather thin premise available yet to determine whether or not this is going to be a worthwhile title to follow.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-room-is-a-dungeon-rest-stop/volume-1/.158072

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 150

The Mujina Gang sets their plan into motion and Tento finds himself in mortal peril as Boruto's latest adventure heats up.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-150/.158085

Sentai Filmworks Adds My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Anime's 3rd Season

New season gets spring streaming, home video release in English

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-31/sentai-filmworks-adds-my-teen-romantic-comedy-snafu-anime-3rd-season/.158149

I★CHU Idol Anime Reveals Cast, Character Visuals

Golden Kamuy's Hitoshi Nanba directs series at Lay-duce

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-31/i-chu-idol-anime-reveals-cast-character-visuals/.158148

Dropkick on my Devil! Manga Gets Smartphone Game

Trailer previews "casual idle RPG"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-31/dropkick-on-my-devil-manga-gets-smartphone-game/.158128

Jiro Taniguchi's The Walking Man Manga Gets Live-Action Series

Series starring Arata Iura premieres on April 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-31/jiro-taniguchi-the-walking-man-manga-gets-live-action-series/.158135

Ranjō Miyake Draws Sequel to 'Pet' Manga

Sequel manga 'fish' launches this winter, centers on future of pets

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-31/ranjo-miyake-draws-sequel-to-pet-manga/.158145

To Your Eternity TV Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Staff

Naruto Shippūden's Masahiko Murata directs series at Brain's Base

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-31/to-your-eternity-tv-anime-reveals-1st-promo-video-staff/.158147

Saudi Arabia's Manga Productions, Toei Animation Reveal Future's Folktales Animated Series

Arabian folklore series stars Masako Nozawa, Naomi Ōzora, Sachiko Kojima, Megumi Urawa

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-31/saudi-arabia-manga-productions-toei-animation-reveal-future-folktales-animated-series/.158144

Monday, March 30, 2020

Magical Beast Sherbert Anime Series Casts Kappei Yamaguchi as Sherbert

Jewelpet Twinkle's Takashi Yamamoto directs anime at ZEXCS

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-31/magical-beast-sherbert-anime-series-casts-kappei-yamaguchi-as-sherbert/.158139

Mamoru Oshii's VladLove Anime Casts Rina Hidaka

Anime invites viewers to guess voice for Chihiro Chimatsuri character

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-31/mamoru-oshii-vladlove-anime-casts-rina-hidaka/.158140

Studio Colorido's Original Anime Film Nakitai Watashi wa Neko o Kaburu Reveals More Cast

Minako Kotobuki, Kensho Ono, Susumu Chiba, Ayako Kawasumi, Sayaka Ohara, Daisuke Namikawa join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/studio-colorido-original-anime-film-nakitai-watashi-wa-neko-o-kaburu-reveals-more-cast/.158130

Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki Anime Gets Stage Play in July

Yūki Wakai reprises role in play, alongside actors from Nagoya entertainment groups

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/yatogame-chan-kansatsu-nikki-anime-gets-stage-play-in-july/.158136

Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san Manga About Kyoto's Geisha Quarter Gets Anime

Aiko Koyama's Sunday Sunday manga about cook in Kyoto geisha lodge

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/maiko-san-chi-no-makanai-san-manga-about-kyoto-geisha-quarter-gets-anime/.158138

Psycho-Pass 3 First Inspector Film Debuts at #8

Kamen Rider Zi-O Next Time: Geiz, Majesty jumps to #1 in mini-theater ranking in 5th weekend

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/psycho-pass-3-first-inspector-film-debuts-at-no.8/.158133

Funimation Streams Tamayomi: The Baseball Girls Anime

Stream premieres on Wednesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/funimation-streams-tamayomi-the-baseball-girls-anime/.158137

Umibe no Étranger Boys-Love Anime Film Reveals Cast, Staff, September 11 Opening

Taishi Murata, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka star in Akiyo Ohashi, Studio Hibari film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/umibe-no-etranger-boys-love-anime-film-reveals-cast-staff-september-11-opening/.158099

Interspecies Reviewers ‒ Episode 12

The final episode goes out on a high note by delivering more excellent examples of world-building and delivering on one joke that it has been setting up all season but you might surprise you.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/interspecies-reviewers/episode-12/.158069

Funimation to Stream Kingdom Anime's 3rd Season in Spring

3rd season premieres in Japan on April 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/funimation-to-stream-kingdom-anime-3rd-season-in-spring/.158132

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ‒ Episode 13

The biggest issue is that this finale resolves basically none of the narrative threads it set up, choosing to revel in fanservice and cliffhangers galore.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story/episode-13/.158083

Final Fantasy VII Remake Game Ships 'Far Earlier Than Usual' in Europe, Australia



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-30/final-fantasy-vii-remake-game-ships-far-earlier-than-usual-in-europe-australia/.158127

'The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me?' Anime Has 12 Episodes



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-30/the-8th-son-are-you-kidding-me-anime-has-12-episodes/.158121

Haikyu!! To The Top ‒ Episode 12

In some ways, Hoshiumi represents who Hinata could have been. He's not precisely bitter about his height, but he definitely resents being defined by it.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/haikyu-to-the-top/episode-12/.158066

Funimation to Stream Gal & Dino Anime in Spring

Anime premieres in Japan on Saturday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/funimation-to-stream-gal-and-dino-anime-in-spring/.158123

GKIDS, Shout! Factory to Release Tokyo Godfathers Anime Film on BD

Satoshi Kon's film gets 1st BD release, including "Ohayo" short bonus

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/gkids-shout-factory-to-release-tokyo-godfathers-anime-film-on-bd/.158122

A Certain Scientific Railgun T ‒ Episode 9

Like most episodes of this franchise, episode 9 has a lot going on, though in this case it's mostly little pieces of the bigger picture than any major events.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t/episode-9/.158050

Ōgaki City Produces 2 Promotional Anime Shorts



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-30/ogaki-city-produces-2-promotional-anime-shorts/.158094

Tower of God Anime's Extended Trailer Streamed

Crunchyroll Originals series debuts streaming on April 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/tower-of-god-anime-extended-trailer-streamed/.158120

New Article Filter for Covid-19 Related News

Find all the news related to Covid-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/site-news/2020-03-30/new-article-filter-for-covid-19-related-news/.158117

Digital Media Rights' RetroCrush Anime Streaming Service Launches With Classic Anime Titles

Creamy Mami, Wicked City, Urusei Yatsura 2, Virtua Fighter more launch on new service

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/digital-media-rights-retrocrush-anime-streaming-service-launches-with-classic-anime-titles/.155012

SCP Foundation: Iris of the Mirror World

This sci-fi novel's strength is in its relatively smooth melding together of a lot of strange stuff and one substantial (yet also sensical) twist towards the end.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/scp-foundation/iris-of-the-mirror-world/.157821

Avex, Sony Music, Kojima Production Employees Diagnosed With COVID-19

Companies monitor employee health, sanitize offices

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/avex-sony-music-kojima-production-employees-diagnosed-with-covid-19/.158116

Smartphone Game Developer Colopl Acquires MAGES.

Chiyomaru Shikura purchased company from Kadokawa subsidiary in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/smartphone-game-developer-colopl-acquires-mages/.158115

Tokyo Government: Olympics to Open in July 2021



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-30/tokyo-government-olympics-to-open-in-july-2021/.158114

Man-gatarō's Hoshi no Ōji-sama Manga Ends

Manga's 6th volume ships in June

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/man-gataro-hoshi-no-oji-sama-manga-ends/.158092

Tokyo Tarareba Girls Manga Gets Live-Action TV Special This Summer

Main cast, staff of 2017 live-action series return for special

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/tokyo-tarareba-girls-manga-gets-live-action-tv-special-this-summer/.158088

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Japan to Extend Entry Ban to U.S., China, S. Korea, Most of Europe

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura passes away due to pneumonia from COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-30/japan-to-extend-entry-ban-to-u.s-china-s-korea-most-of-europe/.158089

Haikyu!! To The Top Anime Unveils New Visual



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-29/haikyu-to-the-top-anime-unveils-new-visual/.158090

Kaneyoshi Izumi's Seiho Boys' High School! Shōjo Manga Gets Live-Action Show

July romantic comedy by Doubt! manga creator stars Naniwa Danshi idol group

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-29/kaneyoshi-izumi-seiho-boys-high-school-shojo-manga-gets-live-action-show/.158087

Live-Action Boys-Love Film The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window Adds 6 Cast Members

Yuki Sakurai, Kenichi Takita, Emi Wakui, Makita Sports, Michitaka Tsutsui, Shinya Niiro join film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-29/live-action-boys-love-film-the-night-beyond-the-tricornered-window-adds-6-cast-members/.158086

Fate/Grand Order Announces 'Final' Escape Room

Third in series of escape rooms will focus on the Grand Temple of Time

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-29/fate-grand-order-announces-final-escape-room/.157831

Slayers Releases Anime PV for 30th Anniversary Album

Album by Lina Inverse voice actress Megumi Hayashibara ships on March 25

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-29/slayers-releases-anime-pv-for-30th-anniversary-album/.157874

Female Manga Artists Launch Women's Lifestyle Manga Anthology

Contributing artists include Kyōko Aiba, Sachi Narashima, Akira Hino, Togame, Rinen Takizawa

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-29/female-manga-artists-launch-women-lifestyle-manga-anthology/.157918

Evangelion Snacks Come With Longinus Picks

Collaboration goods with snack brand Pino hits Japanese convenience stores from April 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-29/evangelion-snacks-come-with-longinus-picks/.158006

Classic Children's Anime The Adventures of Gamba Gets 45th Anniversary Exhibit in April

"It's a rat year! Make a tail!" reads the delightfully punny English subtitle for The Adventures of Gamba (Gamba no Bōken)'s 45th anniversary exhibit poster....

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-29/classic-children-anime-the-adventures-of-gamba-gets-45th-anniversary-exhibit-in-april/.158015

The List - The Fascinating Mythology Behind Fate Babylonia's Characters

Learn all about the mythological stories behind some of Fate Babylonia's most compelling characters - and then let us know which servant class you'd summon!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-03-29/.158082

Bibliophile Princess Novel 1

An engaging story with a good heroine, and if you're looking for something a little different in the genre, this is a good place to turn.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bibliophile-princess/novel-1/.158068

Animazement Suspends Convention Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Sol Press halts physical production, Viz Media continues

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-29/animazement-suspends-convention-due-to-covid-19-concerns/.158062

Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- TV Anime's Video Unveils Staff, July Debut

With A-1 Pictures, Symphogear/Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's director Katsumi Ono, Black Butler designer Minako Shiba

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-29/hypnosis-mic-division-rap-battle-tv-anime-video-unveils-staff-july-debut/.158081

Masami Kurumada's Otoko-Zaka Manga Ends Latest Arc, Starts New Arc in Early Summer

Latest arc launched in February

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-29/masami-kurumada-otoko-zaka-manga-ends-latest-arc-starts-new-arc-in-early-summer/.158080

Sazae-san Anime is 1st to Win Hashida Prize

Anime's new opening sequence in April to be set in Tokyo for 1st time in 10 years

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-29/sazae-san-anime-is-1st-to-win-hashida-prize/.158077

Square Enix Announces NieR Re[in]carnation Smartphone Game

Applibot develops free-to-play game for NieR franchise

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-29/square-enix-announces-nier-re-in-carnation-smartphone-game/.158076

NieR Replicant Action RPG's Remaster Gets Confirmed Western Release

Toylogic develops upgraded version of 2010 game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-29/nier-replicant-action-rpg-remaster-gets-confirmed-western-release/.158075

Studio DEEN Produces 5-Minute 'Samurai & Shogun' Short for Rick and Morty Animated Series

Kaichi Sato directs, writes short featuring Japanese dialogue

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-29/studio-deen-produces-5-minute-samurai-and-shogun-short-for-rick-and-morty-animated-series/.158074

Strike the Blood IV OVA Series Previewed in Promo Video

1st of 6 home video releases ships on April 8

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-29/strike-the-blood-iv-ova-series-previewed-in-promo-video/.158073

NieR Replicant Action RPG Gets Remastered Release for PS4, Xbox One, PC

New version of game to be fully voiced with some re-recorded dialogue

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-29/nier-replicant-action-rpg-gets-remastered-release-for-ps4-xbox-one-pc/.158071

Saturday, March 28, 2020

One Piece Anime Announces 1st Orchestral Concert in June

Concert on June 20 commemorates composer Kōhei Tanaka's 40-year musical career

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-28/one-piece-anime-announces-1st-orchestral-concert-in-june/.157828

Sanrio Theme Park Keeps Hope Alive During Pandemic Closure



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-28/sanrio-theme-park-keeps-hope-alive-during-pandemic-closure/.157984

Iconic A Certain Scientific Railgun Theme Song 'Only My Railgun' Gets 2020 Version

'fripSide infinite video clips 2009-2020' music video compilation blu-ray ships on April 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-28/iconic-a-certain-scientific-railgun-theme-song-only-my-railgun-gets-2020-version/.158003

Aksys Games Releases Collar x Malice Switch Game in June, Collar x Malice Unlimited in August

1st run of game's physical edition includes character cards

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/aksys-games-releases-collar-x-malice-switch-game-in-june-collar-x-malice-unlimited-in-august/.158043

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Anime Confirms 2nd Season

13th episode ends with teaser for next season "coming soon"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story-anime-confirms-2nd-season/.158067

Arc of Alchemist Game Gets Physical Release in the West



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-28/arc-of-alchemist-game-gets-physical-release-in-the-west/.158045

Im: Great Priest Imhotep GN 1

It isn't perfect or completely devoid of genre tropes, but it is a good story with an interesting use of Ancient Egyptian mythology as its base.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im/great-priest-imhotep/gn-1/.155999

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town Switch Game Launches in N. America This Summer

Announcement trailer previews gameplay

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/story-of-seasons-friends-of-mineral-town-switch-game-launches-in-n-america-this-summer/.158044

Strike Witches: Road to Berlin TV Anime's 2nd Video Reveals October Premiere

Luminous Witches cast also previews music video for 1st single "Flying Skyhigh"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/strike-witches-road-to-berlin-tv-anime-2nd-video-reveals-october-premiere/.158063

GKIDS Streams 18 Films for Free on Kanopy Library, University Service Including 3 Anime Films

A Letter to Momo, Patema Inverted, Welcome to the Space Show, Kingdom of Dreams and Madness stream on service

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/gkids-streams-18-films-for-free-on-kanopy-library-university-service-including-3-anime-films/.158061

Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- side D.H & B.A.T Manga Launches in April

New manga focuses on Osaka, Nagoya divisions

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/hypnosis-mic-division-rap-battle-side-d.h-and-b.a.t-manga-launches-in-april/.158060

Moto Hagio's Latest The Poe Clan Manga Resumes in June

Poe no Ichizoku: Himitsu no Hanazono manga launched last May

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/moto-hagio-latest-the-poe-clan-manga-resumes-in-june/.158058

Sand Chronicles' Hinako Ashihara Ends Bread & Butter Manga

Manga about woman who proposes to baker launched in 2013

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/sand-chronicles-hinako-ashihara-ends-bread-and-butter-manga/.158057

Mary Skelter Finale Game Announced for PS4, Switch

Teaser movie streamed for new entry in 3D dungeon-crawler game launching on August 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/mary-skelter-finale-game-announced-for-ps4-switch/.158056

Yuriko Asami's Angel Beats! -The Last Operation- Manga Ends 1st Part

Manga's "next season" has release this fall

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/yuriko-asami-angel-beats-the-last-operation-manga-ends-1st-part/.158055

Friday, March 27, 2020

Absolute Duo Manga Artist Shinichirou Nariie Launches 'See You Tomorrow, at the Food Court' Manga

Manga centers on 2 very different high school girls who meet every day at a food court

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/absolute-duo-manga-artist-shinichirou-nariie-launches-see-you-tomorrow-at-the-food-court-manga/.158054

Fairy Tail: Happy's Heroic Adventure Manga Ends on April 2

Kodansha Comics releases spinoff by Kenshiro Sakamoto in English

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/fairy-tail-happy-heroic-adventure-manga-ends-on-april-2/.158053

Takako Shimura's 'Sayonara, Otokonoko' Manga Ends in 3rd Volume 

Manga about man who suddenly wakes up in body of child self launched in 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/takako-shimura-sayonara-otokonoko-manga-ends-in-3rd-volume/.158052

OZMAFIA!! -vivace- Game Gets Switch Port in Japan on July 23

Game inspired anime shorts in 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/ozmafia-vivace-game-gets-switch-port-in-japan-on-july-23/.158051

Anime Tamago 2020 Shorts Stream Online for Free

3 shorts for this year's project stream until April 30

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/anime-tamago-2020-shorts-stream-online-for-free/.158049

Rie Takahashi, Shunsuke Takeuchi Perform Themes for Bakugan: Armored Alliance Anime

Anime premieres in Japan on April 3

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-28/rie-takahashi-shunsuke-takeuchi-perform-themes-for-bakugan-armored-alliance-anime/.158048

Resident Evil 3 Remake Game's Trailer Highlights Jill Valentine

Resident Evil: Resistance online game to add Jill Valentine as playable character

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/resident-evil-3-remake-game-trailer-highlights-jill-valentine/.158035

Crunchyroll Pauses English Dub Releases, Lists Premiere Dates for More Spring Anime

Company reveals dates for Fruits Basket 2nd Season, Tower of God, 2nd half of Ascendance of a Bookworm

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/crunchyroll-pauses-english-dub-releases-lists-premiere-dates-for-more-spring-anime/.158036

Netflix's Castlevania Animated Show Gets 4th Season

10-episode 3rd season premiered on March 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/netflix-castlevania-animated-show-gets-4th-season/.158039

Psycho-Pass 3 First Inspector Anime Footage Featured in Cö shu Nie's Ending Theme Music Video

Film debuted in theaters, on Amazon Prime Video in Japan on Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/psycho-pass-3-first-inspector-anime-footage-featured-in-co-shu-nie-ending-theme-music-video/.158034

Funimation to Stream New Sakura Wars, Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2, The Millionaire Detective Anime

Funimation to dub both seasons of Kaguya-sama Love is War anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/funimation-to-stream-new-sakura-wars-kaguya-sama-love-is-war-season-2-the-millionaire-detective-anime/.158037

Interview: The Night is Short, Walk On Girl Author Tomihiko Morimi

The author behind the novel adapted by Masaaki Yuasa's acclaimed film goes in-depth on what it's like to be a novelist in Japan.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-03-27/the-night-is-short-walk-on-girl-author-tomihiko-morimi/.157616

Science-Fiction Author Hiroshi Yamamoto Reports Cerebral Infarction

Author: Treat Project Piano novel as his "last will and testament" as "hard sci-fi writer"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/science-fiction-author-hiroshi-yamamoto-reports-cerebral-infarction/.158000

BEASTARS Season 1

What we have here is a technological powerhouse that never forgets the achingly human emotions in the hearts of its characters, using 3D animation in a manner than respects and complements its 2D source-material.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/beastars-season-1/.157542

Dropout Idol Fruit Tart TV Anime's 1st Video Unveils More Staff, July Premiere

MONACA scores anime about up-and-coming idol unit with nothing to lose

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/dropout-idol-fruit-tart-tv-anime-1st-video-unveils-more-staff-july-premiere/.158026

Crying Freeman's Ryoichi Ikegami Launches New Manga Mini-Series

New manga will have 3 chapters; set 3 months after ending of Ikegami, Buronson's BEGIN manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/crying-freeman-ryoichi-ikegami-launches-new-manga-mini-series/.157996

New Sakura Wars Game's Combat Trailer Streamed

PS4 game ships in West on April 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/new-sakura-wars-game-combat-trailer-streamed/.158016

May's Machi Asobi Vol.24 Event Canceled Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus Concerns

Organizers in Tokushima City still planning on Vol. 25 this fall

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/may-machi-asobi-vol.24-event-canceled-due-to-covid-19-coronavirus-concerns/.158022

Kodansha Comics, Vertical Release Manga Digitally on izneo e-Comics Platform

2,000+ of Kodansha Comics, Vertical's works to launch on platform

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/kodansha-comics-vertical-release-manga-digitally-on-izneo-e-comics-platform/.158017

Japan's Video Game Rankings, March 16-22

Animal Crossing: New Horizons tops ranking

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/japan-video-game-rankings-march-16-22/.158002

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, March 16-22

3rd live-action Chihayafuru film earns 3.7% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-march-16-22/.158004

Comic Market 98 Event Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Cancellation comes after 4 consecutive days of record increase in new cases in Tokyo

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/comic-market-98-event-canceled-due-to-covid-19-concerns/.157993

Fruits Basket Anime Season 2 Unveils Theme Song Artists, Episode 1 Stills

AmPm featuring Miyuna perform opening, THE CHARM PARK performs ending

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/fruits-basket-anime-season-2-unveils-theme-song-artists-episode-1-stills/.158020

Viz Media Publishes My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Manga Chapter in English

9-page manga originally featured in free book for theatergoers in Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/viz-media-publishes-my-hero-academia-heroes-rising-manga-chapter-in-english/.158019

Kiratto Pri☆Chan Anime Reveals 5 More Cast Members for 3rd Season

New season starts on April 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/kiratto-pri-chan-anime-reveals-5-more-cast-members-for-3rd-season/.158018

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Shigemitsu Harada's Majo wa Mioji kara Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

Manga by Cells at Work! Code Black writer centers on 300-year-old single witch

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/shigemitsu-harada-majo-wa-mioji-kara-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.157994

Ore no Yubi de Midarero. Anime's Videos Preview Theme Song

Latest ComicFesta anime about beauty salon romance premieres on April 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-27/ore-no-yubi-de-midarero-anime-videos-preview-theme-song/.157999

Sing 'Yesterday' for Me Anime Unveils 1st Episode's 1st 9 Minutes

Coming-of-age anime about life after college premieres on April 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/sing-yesterday-for-me-anime-unveils-1st-episode-1st-9-minutes/.157998

'What Did You Eat Yesterday?' Manga Gets Live-Action Film in 2021

Cast, staff returns from live-action show about gay couple breaking bread together

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/what-did-you-eat-yesterday-manga-gets-live-action-film-in-2021/.157992

Pokémon Sword/Shield Games' Trailer Previews 'The Isle of Armor' Expansion

Trailer for game's 1st expansion previews Kubfu, Urshifu, Gigantamax forms of starter Pokémon

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/pokemon-sword-shield-games-trailer-previews-the-isle-of-armor-expansion/.157991

Pops' Ryo Ikeumi Launches New Manga in May

Rose Rosey Roseful Bud centers on manga creator in her 40s

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/pops-ryo-ikeumi-launches-new-manga-in-may/.157919

COVID-19-Canceled Wedding Recreated in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

In these uncertain times of social isolation, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has proven itself to be perfect respite, allowing gamers to get together from...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-26/covid-19-canceled-wedding-recreated-in-animal-crossing-new-horizons/.157985

Alicia's Diet Quest's Aoi Fujiwara Launches New Manga in April

Hankō Dekinai! Ibara-chan centers on rebellious younger sister, older brother

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/alicia-diet-quest-aoi-fujiwara-launches-new-manga-in-april/.157951

Kotomi Aoki's 'Niji, Lean on Me' Manga Ends in 4 Chapters

Manga resumes after 1-month break

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/kotomi-aoki-niji-lean-on-me-manga-ends-in-4-chapters/.157873

Crunchyroll to Stream Re:ZERO TV Anime's 2nd Season

Trailer streamed for anime delayed to July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/crunchyroll-to-stream-re-zero-tv-anime-2nd-season/.157973

GKIDS Licenses Lupin III THE FIRST CG Anime Film

Franchise's 1st 3D CG anime film opens subbed/dubbed in N. America this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/gkids-licenses-lupin-iii-the-first-cg-anime-film/.157972

Minako Kotobuki Reaches U.K. Despite COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

Kotobuki to study language, drama in U.K.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-26/minako-kotobuki-reaches-u.k-despite-covid-19-travel-restrictions/.157947

My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's GN 1

If you're a fan of isekai, this is definitely worth picking up. If you're more ambivalent on it, this is still one of the better examples of what the genre is capable of.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-status-as-an-assassin-obviously-exceeds-the-hero/gn-1/.157941

Dropkick on My Devil! Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Opening Video

Season debuts with halca's opening theme on April 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/dropkick-on-my-devil-anime-2nd-season-reveals-opening-video/.157962

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear VRMMO Anime's 1st Video Unveils Cast, Staff

High School Fleet's Yuu Nobuta helms EMT Squared anime starring Maki Kawase, Azumi Waki

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/kuma-kuma-kuma-bear-vrmmo-anime-1st-video-unveils-cast-staff/.157964

Show By Rock!! Franchise Gets New TV Anime Series

Show By Rock!! Stars!! revealed with video, visual

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/show-by-rock-franchise-gets-new-tv-anime-series/.157963

Wixoss Franchise Gets New TV Anime in 2020

NC Empire, Ui Shigure provide designs

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/wixoss-franchise-gets-new-tv-anime-in-2020/.157961

Oasis Games Launches Bleach: Immortal Soul Smartphone Game

iOS/Android game features anime's voice actors

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/oasis-games-launches-bleach-immortal-soul-smartphone-game/.157913

3rd Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel Anime Film Delayed to April 25

Slated for Saturday until Tokyo, other prefectures called for residents to stay home

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/3rd-fate-stay-night-heaven-feel-anime-film-delayed-to-april-25/.157960

Sazae-san, Anpanman Voice Actor Hiroshi Masuoka Passes Away Due to Cancer at 83

Voice actor played Sazae-san's Masuo, Anpanman's Jam Ojisan until last year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/sazae-san-anpanman-voice-actor-hiroshi-masuoka-passes-away-due-to-cancer-at-83/.157957

3rd Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel Anime Film Packing Theaters Despite Government Warnings

Film opens on Saturday amid recent spike of COVID-19 coronavirus cases in Tokyo

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-26/3rd-fate-stay-night-heaven-feel-anime-film-packing-theaters-despite-government-warnings/.157950

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

2020 Anpanman Film Casts Kyoko Fukada as Heroine

Fukada plays Fuwari in June 26 film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/2020-anpanman-film-casts-kyoko-fukada-as-heroine/.157944

Dark Horse Reduces Releases, Allows Product Returns

Toronto's Anime North convention canceled, Nintendo closes N. American repair centers

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/dark-horse-reduces-releases-allows-product-returns/.157946

Tokyo Governor Tells People to Stay Home This Weekend

Also: Shogakukan employee diagnosed with COVID-19, Naruto kabuki play canceled

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-26/tokyo-governor-tells-people-to-stay-home-this-weekend/.157916

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ‒ Episode 12

We have the big reveal of Yachiyo's sordid history with Mifuyu, the culmination of the Wings of Magius' mission, and a veritable avalanche of secrets uncovered.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story/episode-12/.157813

Live-Action Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Film Unveils Ad With Mecha KAIRI, Propeller Skirt

Nogizaka46's Minami Umezawa, Asuka Saitō, and Mizuki Yamashita star in May 15 film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/live-action-keep-your-hands-off-eizouken-film-unveils-ad-with-mecha-kairi-propeller-skirt/.157943

22/7 ‒ Episode 11

This is normally where I'd ask, “Was it worth the wait?”, but I think it's time we settle in to the conclusion that there probably isn't much about 22/7 that was worth the wait.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/22-7/episode-11/.157812

The Wonderful 101: Remastered Game's Trailer Streamed

Game launches for Switch, PS4, PC in West in May; Japan on June 11

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/the-wonderful-101-remastered-game-trailer-streamed/.157939

A Certain Scientific Railgun T ‒ Episode 8

For the first time in three weeks (and only the second time in the last five), A Certain Scientific Railgun T is back with a new episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t/episode-8/.157760

Japanese Voice Actors Share Their Appreciation of Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Nintendo Switch game shipped worldwide on March 20

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-25/japanese-voice-actors-share-their-appreciation-of-animal-crossing-new-horizons/.157922

Masaaki Yuasa's Japan Sinks Anime Reveals Main Cast, Stills

Reina Ueda, Tomo Muranaka, Yuko Sasaki, Masaki Terasoma play family in disaster series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/masaaki-yuasa-japan-sinks-anime-reveals-main-cast-stills/.157912

Interspecies Reviewers ‒ Episode 11

An incubus has shown up in Stunk and Zel's comment section to let them know just how wrong they are!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/interspecies-reviewers/episode-11/.157785

One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Game's Videos Highlight Capone, Katakuri, Vinsmokes

Game launches in Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia on Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/one-piece-pirate-warriors-4-game-videos-highlight-capone-katakuri-vinsmokes/.157937

Isekai Quartet 2 ‒ Episode 11

The episode is setting up for a two-part finish: the second-stringers facing down the Destroyer while the protagonists and other assorted characters continue on with the plays.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/isekai-quartet-2/episode-11/.157908

North American Anime, Manga Releases, March 22-28

Appleseed XIII, The Silver Guardian anime; Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town, Cosmo Familia manga ship

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/north-american-anime-manga-releases-march-22-28/.157907

Black Clover ‒ Episode 127

After spending almost the entirety of last episode messing around, the Black Bulls get down to some serious, consequential business in their pursuit of clues about devils and forbidden magic.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-127/.157917

HIDIVE Adds Cinderella Nine Anime to Catalog

Baseball anime begins streaming on March 31

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/hidive-adds-cinderella-nine-anime-to-catalog/.157938

Yū Mamada Performs Hagure Idol Jigokuhen Live-Action Film's Theme Song

Film based on Rui Takatō's "sexy comedy" manga opens this fall

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/yu-mamada-performs-hagure-idol-jigokuhen-live-action-film-theme-song/.157934

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense. Anime Gets 2nd Season

12th episode aired on Wednesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/bofuri-i-dont-want-to-get-hurt-so-ill-max-out-my-defense-anime-gets-2nd-season/.157936

Interview: The BEASTARS Opening Animation Team

Get an in-depth inside look at the creation of the spectacular stop-motion opening for Netflix and Orange's smash hit animal drama BEASTARS!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-03-25/the-beastars-opening-animation-team/.157911

A Condition Called Love GN 1

Based on solely this volume, this reads like a terrible warning about toxic relationships rather than the sweet love story it's advertised as.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/condition-called-love/gn-1/.157902

Tamayomi Baseball Anime's Video Previews Opening Song

Series debuts on April 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/tamayomi-baseball-anime-video-previews-opening-song/.157926

Tower of God Anime's Video Reveals Stray Kids Opening Song

Crunchyroll Originals series debuts on April 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/tower-of-god-anime-video-reveals-stray-kids-opening-song/.157925

Anime Frontier Convention Cancels Inaugural Event Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Convention was scheduled to take place on May 8-10 in Forth Worth, Texas

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/anime-frontier-convention-cancels-inaugural-event-due-to-covid-19-concerns/.157826

Seven Deadly Sins Anime Ad Teases Lead-Up to New Series

October's Fundo no Shinpan anime teased with story leading to final manga arc

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/seven-deadly-sins-anime-ad-teases-lead-up-to-new-series/.157924

Plunderer Anime's 2nd Half Introduces More Cast in New Video

Satoshi Hino, Kaito Ishikawa, Kotono Mitsuishi join cast; Miku Itō's new song previewed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/plunderer-anime-2nd-half-introduces-more-cast-in-new-video/.157923

Cautious Hero Makes Surprise Cameo in Isekai Quartet

Yuichiro Umehara, Aki Toyosaki join cast for brief scene in episode 11

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-25/cautious-hero-makes-surprise-cameo-in-isekai-quartet/.157921

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Flowers of Evil's Shūzō Oshimi Draws New 1-Shot Manga

"Kusakabe-san" 1-shot debuts on Web Action website on Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/flowers-of-evil-shuzo-oshimi-draws-new-1-shot-manga/.157865

Voice Actor William Dufris Passes Away Due to Cancer

Voiced Bob the Builder character, Lupin III in Bye Bye, Lady Liberty & Mystery of Mamo dubs

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/voice-actor-william-dufris-passes-away-due-to-cancer/.157910

Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time Reveals Theme Song Artists, Visual

Yui Ninomiya performs opening, Hilcrhyme performs ending

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/peter-grill-and-the-philosopher-time-reveals-theme-song-artists-visual/.157915

BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! ☆ Pico Mini Anime Season 2 Unveils Visual, Ending Song, May 7 Debut

BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! ☆ Pico ~Ohmori~ premieres on BanG Dream! TV LIVE 2020 stream

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-25/bang-dream-girls-band-party-pico-mini-anime-season-2-unveils-visual-ending-song-may-7-debut/.157906

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin 'Final Chapter' Films Bring Back Yusuke Iseya, Tao Tsuchiya, ONE OK ROCK

Iseya, Tsuchiya reprise roles as Aoshi, Misao in July 3, August 7 films

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/live-action-rurouni-kenshin-final-chapter-films-bring-back-yusuke-iseya-tao-tsuchiya-one-ok-rock/.157909

Relive My Hero Academia's Amazing School Festival Concert

If just can't get enough of Class 1-A and Jiro's explosive performance of "Hero Too" from last week's episode of My Hero Academia, you can listen to again...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-24/relive-my-hero-academia-amazing-school-festival-concert/.157866

In/Spectre ‒ Episode 11

As we approach the end, I imagine the most pressing question on most viewers' minds is: did the Steel Lady arc really need to be 9 episodes long?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/in-spectre/episode-11/.157905

ID: INVADED ‒ Episode 13

It's a terrible fact, but it's true – not everyone can be saved. There is no magic fix that brings Narihisago back in time for real to save his wife and daughter.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/id-invaded/episode-13/.157847

180,000 Manga Readers Vote for Their Most Wanted Anime Adaptation

Chainsaw Man, act-age, SPY×FAMILY all rank

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-24/180000-manga-readers-vote-for-their-most-wanted-anime-adaptation/.157867

Live-Action Wotakoi Film Sells Over 1 Million Tickets

Film opened in Japan on February 7 at #1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/live-action-wotakoi-film-sells-over-1-million-tickets/.157903

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 149

In the latest arc's second installment, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations delivers another by-the-numbers but wholly enjoyable half hour.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-149/.157822

Darwin's Game ‒ Episode 11

I can't decide if I love Darwin's Game commitment to B-movie madness or if I'm reviled by the cruel mess.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/darwin-game/episode-11/.157897

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime's Video Reveals English Dub Cast for Hashira

Mark Whitten, Ray Chase, Kira Buckland, Crispin Freeman, more join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-anime-video-reveals-english-dub-cast-for-hashira/.157901

Diamond Comic Distributors Halts Shipment of New Products Due to COVID-19

N. American distributor also signs deal with Kodansha Comics

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/diamond-comic-distributors-halts-shipment-of-new-products-due-to-covid-19/.157869

This Week in Anime - Is Lu Over the Wall Worth Watching?

Director Masaaki Yuasa tries mermaids on for size in his film Lu over the wall. Yuasa hasn't missed a beat in his latest offerings but does Lu keep the flow going or are its waters too choppy?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-03-24/.157861

Dark Horse Licenses Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Mob Psycho 100: Reigen Manga

Also: Blade of the Immortal gets "deluxe" re-release in hardcover, 7x10 size

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/dark-horse-licenses-keep-your-hands-off-eizouken-mob-psycho-100-reigen-manga/.157789

Ikebukuro West Gate Park Anime Reveals Cast, Staff

Kentarō Kumagai, Kouki Uchiyama, Reiō Tsuchida star in 2020 series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/ikebukuro-west-gate-park-anime-reveals-cast-staff/.157891

Sweat and Soap GN 1

Technically speaking, this is a seinen romance rather than a josei, but fans of either demographic can very easily find plenty to enjoy in its pages.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sweat-and-soap/gn-1/.157323

Gundam: Hathaway Anime Film Reveals Video, Visuals, Song Artist

Kensho Ono, Rena Ueda, Junichi Suwabe lead cast of July 23 anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/gundam-hathaway-anime-film-reveals-video-visuals-song-artist/.157889

Seven Deadly Sins Manga Gets New Anime in October

Original manga ended on Wednesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/seven-deadly-sins-manga-gets-new-anime-in-october/.157783

Seven Deadly Sins Manga Gets Sequel

The Four Knights of the Apocalypse centers on horseman Tristan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/seven-deadly-sins-manga-gets-sequel/.157879

Seven Deadly Sins Manga Gets New Stage Play

2nd play of Nakaba Suzuki's manga runs in Tokyo in June

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/seven-deadly-sins-manga-gets-new-stage-play/.157883

Gundam: Hathaway Anime Film Casts Kensho Ono, Rena Ueda, Junichi Suwabe

Film opens in Japan on July 23

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/gundam-hathaway-anime-film-casts-kensho-ono-rena-ueda-junichi-suwabe/.157884

Japanese Prime Minister Confirms 2020 Tokyo Olympics Delay

IOC president agrees to 1-year postponement

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/japanese-prime-minister-confirms-2020-tokyo-olympics-delay/.157881

Usamaru Furuya's Amane Gymnasium Doll Manga Ends With 7th Volume

Manga about ball-jointed dolls coming to life launched in 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/usamaru-furuya-amane-gymnasium-doll-manga-ends-with-7th-volume/.157863

Evangelion Drives Ahead with Honda Civic Collaboration

Automobile manufacturer Honda has opened a special website as part of its recent collaboration with the Evangelion brand. The site has a countdown for...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-24/evangelion-drives-ahead-with-honda-civic-collaboration/.157871

Monday, March 23, 2020

Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan's Hiroshi Shiibashi Draws New Manga 1-Shot

"Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen" manga debuts on March 30

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/nura-rise-of-the-yokai-clan-hiroshi-shiibashi-draws-new-manga-1-shot/.157860

Natsumi Ando's Something's Wrong With Us Manga Gets Live-Action Series

Minami Hamabe, Ryūsei Yokohama star in murder mystery romance

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-24/natsumi-ando-something-wrong-with-us-manga-gets-live-action-series/.157862

Shirobako Film, Live-Action Wotakoi Film Drop Off Top 10 in Japan

Kamen Rider Zi-O Next Time: Geiz, Majesty drops to #4 in mini-theater ranking in 4th weekend

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-23/shirobako-film-live-action-wotakoi-film-drop-off-top-10-in-japan/.157864

Chihayafuru 3 ‒ Episode 23

It all swirls back to my hope that, in the end, Chihaya ends up on Team Nobody Except Yourself, Queen.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/chihayafuru-3/episode-23/.157830

Inti Creates CEO Teases 3 Unannounced Games

Game developer Inti Creates CEO Takuya Aizu teased on Twitter on Monday that the company has three games in development to announce. Aizu stated that he...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-23/inti-creates-ceo-teases-3-unannounced-games/.157855

Smile Down the Runway ‒ Episode 11

This episode finally marks a break for Chiyuki and shows what fashion can do at its most artistic.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/smile-down-the-runway/episode-11/.157859

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun ‒ Episode 11

This marked our second-to-last week watching Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, and as a penultimate episode this wrap-up felt underwhelming.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/toilet-bound-hanako-kun/episode-11/.157754

Natsume's Book of Friends' Yuki Midorikawa Draws 1st New 1-Shot in 5 Years

Nakanai Tori no Kaeru Ki wa centers on mysterious girl who can't speak

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-23/natsume-book-of-friends-yuki-midorikawa-draws-1st-new-1-shot-in-5-years/.157858

Haikyu!! To The Top ‒ Episode 11

Episode 11 gave me everything I watch this series for: a tense game that has me at the edge of my seat and still takes time to showcase the personalities and teamwork of the players.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/haikyu-to-the-top/episode-11/.157784

IOC Member: 2020 Tokyo Olympics Delayed



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-23/ioc-member-2020-tokyo-olympics-delayed/.157854

My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 87

While there's plenty of hijinks across the episode with the rest of the school festival, the centerpiece is obviously 1-A's performance, and on that front it doesn't disappoint.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia/episode-87/.157852

Funimation Adds Rurouni Kenshin Anime to Catalog

All 94 TV anime episodes begin streaming on Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-23/funimation-adds-rurouni-kenshin-anime-to-catalog/.157849

Samurai Shodown Game Launches for PC in Spring



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-23/samurai-shodown-game-launches-for-pc-in-spring/.157848

Tearmoon Empire Novel 1

While not precisely a breath of fresh air, it certainly is one worth taking. Mixing absurdity with satire, it capitalizes on current light novel trends while still managing to be its own story.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tearmoon-empire/novel-1/.157399

Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxiboost ON PS4 Game Ships on July 30

"2-on-2 team battle action" game debuts simultaneously in Japan, Americas

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-23/mobile-suit-gundam-extreme-vs-maxiboost-on-ps4-game-ships-on-july-30/.157845

Library Wars: Love & War Bessatsu-hen Manga Enters Final Arc With Original Story

Kiiro Yumi's spinoff manga launched in March 2014

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-23/library-wars-love-and-war-bessatsu-hen-manga-enters-final-arc-with-original-story/.157842

Laid-Back Camp TV Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Visuals, January 2021 Premiere

1st season premiered in January 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-23/laid-back-camp-tv-anime-2nd-season-reveals-visuals-january-2021-premiere/.157846

SINoALICE Smartphone Game's Global Version Launches on July 1

Pokelabo takes over publishing duties of game from Nexon

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-23/sinoalice-smartphone-game-global-version-launches-on-july-1/.157837

Re:Zero Franchise Gets Smartphone Game This Year

WHITE FOX animates opening movie for game with "what-if," original stories

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-23/re-zero-franchise-gets-smartphone-game-this-year/.157838

Viz Media to Publish Tite Kubo's Burn the Witch Manga Simultaneously in English

New manga launches this summer in Weekly Shonen Jump

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-23/viz-media-to-publish-tite-kubo-burn-the-witch-manga-simultaneously-in-english/.157836

Tokyo Looks to Extend Limits on Large Events Until April 12

IOC has 4 weeks to make decision on Tokyo Olympics; U.S. retailers Gamestop, Best Buy close stores to customers

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-23/tokyo-looks-to-extend-limits-on-large-events-until-april-12/.157829

Fire on Set of Live-Action Hakuōki Series Injures 2

Production accidentally set fire to weeds, 2 on staff suffered light injuries

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-23/fire-on-set-of-live-action-hakuoki-series-injures-2/.157823

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Ōya-san to Boku's Tarō Yabe Launches New Manga About His Father

New manga about Yabe's picture book author father Mitsunori Yabe launches on April 22

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-23/oya-san-to-boku-taro-yabe-launches-new-manga-about-his-father/.157825

Black Clover Anime Casts Ryotaro Okiayu, Yū Serizawa, Kana Ueda

Both voice actors play Heart Kingdom citizens

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-23/black-clover-anime-casts-ryotaro-okiayu-yu-serizawa-kana-ueda/.157727

Granblue Fantasy Anime Previews Djeeta Anime Special in Video

Special centering on Djeeta, Zeta, Beatrix premieres on March 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/granblue-fantasy-anime-previews-djeeta-anime-special-in-video/.157824

Princess Connect! Re:Dive Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals More Cast

Rie Takahashi, Miyuki Sawashiro, more join cast for series premiering on April 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/princess-connect-re-dive-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-more-cast/.157810

'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?' Anime Season III's Video Reveals Opening Song Artist

Yuka Iguchi returns to sing theme, with main staff, cast also returning

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-anime-season-iii-video-reveals-opening-song-artist/.157807

Dokyū Hentai HxEros TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Streamed

New key visual also revealed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/dokyu-hentai-hxeros-tv-anime-1st-promo-video-streamed/.157808

Rent-A-Girlfriend Anime's 4th Character Video Highlights Sumi Sakurasawa

Romantic comedy premieres in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/rent-a-girlfriend-anime-4th-character-video-highlights-sumi-sakurasawa/.157806

Uma Musume Spinoff Anime Umayon's Video Reveals July Premiere

Franchise also gets new manga in Weekly Young Jump this summer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/uma-musume-spinoff-anime-umayon-video-reveals-july-premiere/.157805

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Anime Listed With 12 Episodes



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-22/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-anime-listed-with-12-episodes/.157804

Zashiki-Warashi no Tatami-chan Comedy Anime Debuts Streaming on April 10



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-22/zashiki-warashi-no-tatami-chan-comedy-anime-debuts-streaming-on-april-10/.157803

Is the order a rabbit? BLOOM Anime's Teaser Promo Video Streamed

3rd season in franchise premieres in October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/is-the-order-a-rabbit-bloom-anime-teaser-promo-video-streamed/.157801

Idoly Pride Anime Reveals Visual, Winter 2021 Premiere, New Character

Sayaka Kanda voices new character

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/idoly-pride-anime-reveals-visual-winter-2021-premiere-new-character/.157800

Code Geass Helmer Goro Taniguchi's Back Arrow Anime Unveils Story, Characters, More Cast & Staff, 2021 Date in Video

Aya Suzaki, Ari Ozawa, Kensho Ono, Ryotaro Okiayu, Tomokazu Seki, Megumi Han join Yuuki Kaji in cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/code-geass-helmer-goro-taniguchi-back-arrow-anime-unveils-story-characters-more-cast-and-staff-2021-date-in-video/.157799

A Certain Scientific Railgun T Anime Previews Bonus Home Video Anime in Video

1st volume includes "Motto Marutto Railgun V" bonus anime on April 30; 5th volume also has bonus anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t-anime-previews-bonus-home-video-anime-in-video/.157798

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Anime's 5th Season Casts Jun Fukuyama

Jun Fukuyama plays Asahi Saiba in anime premiering on April 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma-anime-5th-season-casts-jun-fukuyama/.157797

'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' Anime Season 2 Has Split-Cours Run in October, April

The Slime Diaries spinoff manga also gets TV anime in January

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-anime-season-2-has-split-cours-run-in-october-april/.157755

The Irregular at Magic High School Anime Season 2 Reveals 1st Promo Video, Visual

Raihōsha-hen season premieres in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-anime-season-2-reveals-1st-promo-video-visual/.157796

Monster Girl Doctor Anime Reveals Promo Video, 3 More Cast Members, Visuals

Series premieres in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/monster-girl-doctor-anime-reveals-promo-video-3-more-cast-members-visuals/.157795

fripSide Performs A Certain Scientific Railgun T Anime's New Opening Song

sajou no hana contributes "Aoarashi no Ato de" for new ending

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/fripside-performs-a-certain-scientific-railgun-t-anime-new-opening-song/.157794

22/7 Franchise Reveals New 3-Member Rival Unit 'ChouChou'

Nanami Atsugi, Mayu Yoshioka, Yūki Wakai voice characters

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/22-7-franchise-reveals-new-3-member-rival-unit-chouchou/.157793

Warlords of Sigrdrifa Anime Unveils Story, Characters, July TV Premiere

Re:ZERO, Nanoha ViVid, High School Fleet creators depict Walküre maidens defending Earth

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/warlords-of-sigrdrifa-anime-unveils-story-characters-july-tv-premiere/.157792

Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen Anime's Teaser Video Previews Voices

Mitsuboshi Colors' Tomoyuki Kawamura directs anime at Sunrise

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-22/love-live-nijigasaki-gakuen-anime-teaser-video-previews-voices/.157791

'Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town' Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, October Premiere

Seiichirō Yamashita, Sōma Saitō, Satoshi Hino, M.A.O join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/suppose-a-kid-from-the-last-dungeon-boonies-moved-to-a-starter-town-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-october-premiere/.157790

Peko Watanabe's 1122 Manga Ends in Next Chapter

Manga debuted in September 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/peko-watanabe-1122-manga-ends-in-next-chapter/.157781

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Game Reveals New Monster Alatreon in Trailer

Game's new developer diary video outlines 3rd free title update, new seasonal event

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/monster-hunter-world-iceborne-game-reveals-new-monster-alatreon-in-trailer/.157787

Guilty Gear -Strive- Game's Trailer Reveals Millia, Zato-1

Fighting game launches on PS4 late this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/guilty-gear-strive-game-trailer-reveals-millia-zato-1/.157786

KLab, Kadokawa's Magic Idol Anime Lapis Re:LiGHTs Reveals Promo Video, Staff, 25 Cast Members

Idol premieres this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/klab-kadokawa-magic-idol-anime-lapis-re-lights-reveals-promo-video-staff-25-cast-members/.157772

Gundam: Hathaway Anime Film Teased With New Visual



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-21/gundam-hathaway-anime-film-teased-with-new-visual/.157775

Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki Anime Reveals Staff, Cast, TV Format

Teaser visual also revealed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki-anime-reveals-staff-cast-tv-format/.157773

Baki Anime Season 2 Premieres on Netflix Worldwide on June 4

Dai Raitaisai-hen moves story to China

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/baki-anime-season-2-premieres-on-netflix-worldwide-on-june-4/.157774

Haikyu!! To The Top Anime Casts Yū Miyazaki as Sachirō Hirugami

Kamomedai player debuts in episode 12 on Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/haikyu-to-the-top-anime-casts-yu-miyazaki-as-sachiro-hirugami/.157771

Cells at Work! Anime's 2nd Season Premieres in January 2021 With Part of Anime Screening 1st in Theaters in September

Hirofumi Ogura is new director of 2nd season at David Production

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/cells-at-work-anime-2nd-season-premieres-in-january-2021-with-part-of-anime-screening-1st-in-theaters-in-september/.157769

Haikyu!! To The Top Anime's New Promo Video Highlights New Challengers

Mamoru Miyano, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kenji Nojima, Hideaki Kabumoto play Inarizaki team

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/haikyu-to-the-top-anime-new-promo-video-highlights-new-challengers/.157770

Date A Bullet Anime Reveals Staff, Theatrical Anime Format, Visual

Jun Nakagawa directs anime at Geek Toys

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/date-a-bullet-anime-reveals-staff-theatrical-anime-format-visual/.157768

P.A. Works' Appare-Ranman! Anime's Video Previews Opening Song, More Cast

Kenjiro Tsuda, Tetsu Inada, Daisuke Ono join cast of Wild West racing anime premiering on April 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/p.a-works-appare-ranman-anime-video-previews-opening-song-more-cast/.157767

Friday, March 20, 2020

New Higurashi: When They Cry Anime's Video Unveils Returning Cast, Staff, July TV Premiere

Satsuki Yukino, Mika Kanai, Yukari Tamura reprise roles in new TV anime by Passione

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/new-higurashi-when-they-cry-anime-video-unveils-returning-cast-staff-july-tv-premiere/.157765

A3! Season Autumn & Winter Anime to Premiere in October After COVID-19 Delay

Spring & Summer restarts from episode 1 on April 6 with BDs/DVDs starting in June

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/a3-season-autumn-and-winter-anime-to-premiere-in-october-after-covid-19-delay/.157766

Akudama Drive Original Anime Reveals Character Designs for 7 Main Characters

Original series by Too Kyo Games, Studio Pierrot premieres in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/akudama-drive-original-anime-reveals-character-designs-for-7-main-characters/.157764

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Anime Reveals Trailer, New Cast, April 23 Debut

Megumi Han plays new Section 9 member Purin Ezaki, Kenjiro Tsuda plays mercenary Standard

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/ghost-in-the-shell-sac_2045-anime-reveals-trailer-new-cast-april-23-debut/.157723

Studio Trigger's BNA: Brand New Animal Anime Gets Prequel Novel

1st 6 episodes premiered on Netflix in Japan on Saturday, with TV premiere on April 8

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/studio-trigger-bna-brand-new-animal-anime-gets-prequel-novel/.157763

Aniplex.exe Reveals June Release, Opening Movies for Adabana Odd Tales, Atri Games

Novel game brand's 2 games launch for Steam, DMM Games in English, Japanese, Chinese

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-21/aniplex.exe-reveals-june-release-opening-movies-for-adabana-odd-tales-atri-games/.157762

3rd Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel Anime Film's New Illustration Promo Video Streamed

Film opens in Japan on March 28, U.S. screenings postponed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/3rd-fate-stay-night-heaven-feel-anime-film-new-illustration-promo-video-streamed/.157761

Plunderer Anime's 2nd Half Casts Koji Yusa

Yusa plays mysterious soldier Nikola in 2nd half premiering on April 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/plunderer-anime-2nd-half-casts-koji-yusa/.157757

Cardfight!! Vanguard Zero Card Battle Smartphone RPG Launches in English on April 9

Game announced in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/cardfight-vanguard-zero-card-battle-smartphone-rpg-launches-in-english-on-april-9/.157759

1st Fate/Grand Order Anime Film's 2nd Teaser Unveils More Cast, Song Artists, August 15 Opening

Maaya Sakamoto returns as da Vinci, sings 1st theme, writes 2nd theme for Mamoru Miyano to sing

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/1st-fate-grand-order-anime-film-2nd-teaser-unveils-more-cast-song-artists-august-15-opening/.157756

Tite Kubo's 1-Shot 'Burn The Witch' Gets Theatrical Anime This Fall (Updated)

Asami Tano, Yuina Yamada star in anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/tite-kubo-1-shot-burn-the-witch-gets-theatrical-anime-this-fall/.157679

Bleach Manga's 'Thousand Year Blood War Arc' Gets Anime

Final arc of manga covers last 20 volumes

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/bleach-manga-thousand-year-blood-war-arc-gets-anime/.157678

Bleach's Tite Kubo Turns 'Burn the Witch' 1-Shot Into Full Serialization

New manga runs in Shonen Jump this summer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/bleach-tite-kubo-turns-burn-the-witch-1-shot-into-full-serialization/.157680

Spider-Man Fake Red Manga Ends 'Phase 1'

Manga's 1st compiled book volume ships on April 9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/spider-man-fake-red-manga-ends-phase-1/.157748

BanG Dream! Game Adds Viral 'Baby Shark' Song For Limited Time

Song will be playable from March 27 to April 17

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-03-20/bang-dream-game-adds-viral-baby-shark-song-for-limited-time/.157712

Somali and the Forest Spirit ‒ Episode 11

While he's been growing into an exemplary dad over the entire season, this week takes him back to where golems originated as Somali's existence is threatened more than ever before.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/somali-and-the-forest-spirit/episode-11/.157697

Crunchyroll to Stream Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Anime's 5th Season

Series premieres in Japan on April 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/crunchyroll-to-stream-food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma-anime-5th-season/.157736

Interview: Stars Align Director Kazuki Akane (Part 2)

The finale of Kim Morrissy's spectacularly in-depth interview with the director of Stars Align covers the reality of anime production - and what's next for this original sports drama.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-03-20/stars-align-director-kazuki-akane/.157662

Moonlight Moratorium GN 1 (ebook)

The central theme won't sit comfortably with many readers and is hanging over the rest of the volume like a storm cloud at a picnic, ruining the day.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/moonlight-moratorium/gn-1/.157490

100 Nichi Go ni Shinu Wani Manga Gets Anime Film

Series about crocodile fated to die also gets manga volume on April 8

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/100-nichi-go-ni-shinu-wani-manga-gets-anime-film/.157735

Misa Sazanami's Tokunana Spinoff Manga Ends

Prequel manga launched last May

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/misa-sazanami-tokunana-spinoff-manga-ends/.157733

Kounodori: Dr. Stork Manga Enters Final Arc

Manga about childbirth doctors launched in 2012, inspired 2 live-action series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/kounodori-dr-stork-manga-enters-final-arc/.157731

Gō Ikeyamada Ends Dō·Kyū·Sei Romance Manga in 4 Chapters

First-love manga debuted in February 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/go-ikeyamada-ends-do-kyu-sei-romance-manga-in-4-chapters/.157730

Beastars Anime's 2nd Season Premieres in 2021

Taiten Kusunoki, Subaru Kimura join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/beastars-anime-2nd-season-premieres-in-2021/.157729

Precure Miracle Leap Anime Film Opens on May 16

Film was originally scheduled for March 20 opening before being delayed due to COVID-19 spread

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/precure-miracle-leap-anime-film-opens-on-may-16/.157720

Deca-Dence Original TV Anime Premieres This Summer



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-20/deca-dence-original-tv-anime-premieres-this-summer/.157728

Code:Realize ~Wintertide Miracles~ Game Gets Switch Release in Japan on July 16

2nd fandisc for franchise originally launched for PS4, PS Vita in Japan in December 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/code-realize-~wintertide-miracles~-game-gets-switch-release-in-japan-on-july-16/.157724

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, March 9-15

Live-action Your Lie in April, Sensei! films earn 5.6%, 0.8% ratings

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-march-9-15/.157719

Violet Evergarden Film Unveils 'Intermission' Video, New Visual

Film opens in Japan on April 24

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/violet-evergarden-film-unveils-intermission-video-new-visual/.157721

Japan's Video Game Rankings, March 9-15

Nioh 2 debuts at #1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/japan-video-game-rankings-march-9-15/.157716

Julietta Suzuki's Ninkoi Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

Manga about modern day ninja girl launched in August 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/julietta-suzuki-ninkoi-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.157711

Nao Hirasawa Becomes Graphinica's New Representative Director

Current representative director Nobuhiro Ito remains as board member

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/nao-hirasawa-becomes-graphinica-new-representative-director/.157709

Cannes Film Festival Postponed From May

California orders shelter-in-place statewide; Alberta's Otafest canceled; Hawaii's Kawaii Kon postponed; GDC summer event planned

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/cannes-film-festival-postponed-from-may/.157707

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Idol Unit Hachimitsu Rocket to Break Up After April 26 Concert

Unit formed in 2014, performed Dagashi Kashi 2 anime's ending song

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/idol-unit-hachimitsu-rocket-to-break-up-after-april-26-concert/.157710

2020 Video Game Hall of Fame Reveals Nominees

Super Smash Bros. Melee, Frogger among 12 nominees

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-20/2020-video-game-hall-of-fame-reveals-nominees/.157708

Fruits Basket Another Manga Returns on April 6

New "chapter 13" will focus on Shiki Sōma

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/fruits-basket-another-manga-returns-on-april-6/.157706

Senryū Girl School Comedy Manga Ends in 6 Chapters

Manga launched in October 2016, inspired spring 2019 TV anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/senryu-girl-school-comedy-manga-ends-in-6-chapters/.157704

5th Tenchi Muyo! OVA Season Casts Kikuko Inoue, Aya Hisakawa, Nana Mizuki, Mariko Suzuki

2nd episode in 6-episode OVA ships on May 29

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/5th-tenchi-muyo-ova-season-casts-kikuko-inoue-aya-hisakawa-nana-mizuki-mariko-suzuki/.157668

Doraemon: Nobita no Shin Kyoryū Film Rescheduled for August 7, Stand By Me Doraemon 2 Film Delayed

Stand By Me Doraemon 2 was slated for August 7 before delay

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/doraemon-nobita-no-shin-kyoryu-film-rescheduled-for-august-7-stand-by-me-doraemon-2-film-delayed/.157673

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Anime's 2nd Season Previewed in Promo Video

Haruka Fukuhara performs ending theme for series premiering on April 11

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-anime-2nd-season-previewed-in-promo-video/.157672

Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Anime's 1st Promo Video Streamed

Series premieres in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/uzaki-chan-wants-to-hang-out-anime-1st-promo-video-streamed/.157671

Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector Anime Film's Trailer Streamed

Film debuts in theaters, on Amazon Prime Video in Japan on March 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/psycho-pass-3-first-inspector-anime-film-trailer-streamed/.157670

Shirobako Anime Film's 1st 10 Minutes Streamed

Film opened in Japan on February 29

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/shirobako-anime-film-1st-10-minutes-streamed/.157669

New Sakura Wars Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Opening, Ending Themes

Series premieres on April 3

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/new-sakura-wars-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-opening-ending-themes/.157667

Monster Girl Doctor Anime Premieres in July



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-19/monster-girl-doctor-anime-premieres-in-july/.157666

Sacks&Guns!! Sci-Fi Anime Delayed to 2021

New character sketches also unveiled

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/sacks-guns-sci-fi-anime-delayed-to-2021/.157664

Toei Launches Global YouTube Channel for Tokusatsu, Anime Catalog on April 6

Shout! Factory also launched "TokuSHOUTsu" channel for tokusatsu on Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/toei-launches-global-youtube-channel-for-tokusatsu-anime-catalog-on-april-6/.157661

No Guns Life TV Anime's 2nd Half Previewed in Promo Video

Video previews ending theme song by This is Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/no-guns-life-tv-anime-2nd-half-previewed-in-promo-video/.157663

Live-Action Guilty Series Reveals 6 New Cast Members

Miwako Kakei, Naho Toda, Ayaka Ōnishi, Ryōhei Abe, Eri Tokunaga, Mijika Nagai join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/live-action-guilty-series-reveals-6-new-cast-members/.157642

GRANRODEO, Ena Fujita Perform Baki Anime's 2nd Season Theme Songs

2nd season debuts exclusively on Netflix this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/granrodeo-ena-fujita-perform-baki-anime-2nd-season-theme-songs/.157651

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

'Root Film' Game's Japanese Release Delayed to July 30



source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-03-19/root-film-game-japanese-release-delayed-to-july-30/.157649

Mamoru Oshii's VladLove Anime Casts Ayane Sakura

Anime's website also invites viewers to guess voice for Mai Vlad Transylvania character

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/mamoru-oshii-vladlove-anime-casts-ayane-sakura/.157650

Funimation Delays Simultaneous Dub Production for Current, Upcoming Anime

Subtitled streams stay on schedule

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-19/funimation-delays-simultaneous-dub-production-for-current-upcoming-anime/.157644

Inu to Neko Docchimo Katteru to Mainichi Tanoshii Pet Anime's Video Reveals Cast, Staff, Fall TV Debut

Kana Hanazawa, Tomokazu Sugita, Mai Kanazawa star in shorts about dog, cat, owner

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-18/inu-to-neko-docchimo-katteru-to-mainichi-tanoshii-pet-anime-video-reveals-cast-staff-fall-tv-debut/.157647

Sekirei's Sakurako Gokurakuin Draws Saki Spinoff Manga With Male Cast

Saki-re: King's Tile Draw mahjong manga launches on March 25

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-18/sekirei-sakurako-gokurakuin-draws-saki-spinoff-manga-with-male-cast/.157646

Magical Doremi 20th Anniversary Anime Film's May 15 Opening Delayed

Magical girl film staff cites production issues, but still aims for 2020

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-18/magical-doremi-20th-anniversary-anime-film-may-15-opening-delayed/.157639