Anime and Character Art Admiring: April 2020

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Shonen Jump+ Seeks Next Shonen Manga Star

Following the previously announced Ultra Jump manga contest, Shueisha's online publication Shonen Jump+ is launching its own contest to find the next shonen...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-30/shonen-jump-seeks-next-shonen-manga-star/.159084

Tower of God ‒ Episode 5

“The Crown's Fate” was an episode about answers. From the truth of Khun's ability to the game's literally-explosive conclusion, this marked a satisfying note in the story.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tower-of-god/episode-5/.159140

The Quintessential Quintuplets Train Collaboration is Still Happening... Online

Play around with a 3D model of the train

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-30/the-quintessential-quintuplets-train-collaboration-is-still-happening-online/.159062

Plunderer ‒ Episode 16

Welcome to the beginning of the end of the beginning.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/plunderer/episode-16/.159115

This Week in Anime - Why Hi Score Girl II is a Perfect Gamer Romance

Haruo and Ono continue their fighting game rivalry-turned-friendship-turned...something more? Gaming dorks they may be but their romance is a guaranteed KO.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-04-30/.159108

Ys: Memories of Celceta Game Heads West for PS4 in June

Trailer previews release in N. America on June 9, Europe/Australia on June 19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-30/ys-memories-of-celceta-game-heads-west-for-ps4-in-june/.159139

Twin Engine Establishes EOTA Studio Team

Studio Colorido, Geno Studio, Lay-duce, Peakys, daisy, Filmony, team Yamahitsuji collaborate

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-30/twin-engine-establishes-eota-studio-team/.159134

This Week in Games - The Leaks of Us

Sony's big apocalyptic sequel gets spoiled, plus unexpected news about Deadly Premonition 2!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2020-04-30/this-week-in-games-the-leaks-of-us/.159114

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Novel 5

Despite this volume's issues, no matter what's going on, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom is just a delightful story.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess/all-routes-lead-to-doom/novel-5/.159135

Twin Engine Starts New Crowdfunding for Feature-Length Kurayukaba Anime

4-minute pilot previews Shigeyoshi Tsukahara's feature film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-30/twin-engine-starts-new-crowdfunding-for-feature-length-kurayukaba-anime/.159131

Happinet Releases Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia Game Demo Before June 25 Switch Launch

Digital preorders go live for tactical RPG

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-30/happinet-releases-brigandine-the-legend-of-runersia-game-demo-before-june-25-switch-launch/.159128

BNA: Brand New Animal Anime Casts Megumi Han

Han plays Anima City baseball player Jackie

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-30/bna-brand-new-animal-anime-casts-megumi-han/.159126

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Paramount, Hasbro Develop Animated Transformers Prequel Film With Toy Story 4 Director

Ant-Man and the Wasp writers pen script for prequel about Optimus Prime, Megatron in Cybertron

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-30/paramount-hasbro-develop-animated-transformers-prequel-film-with-toy-story-4-director/.159112

Colorido's A Whisker Away Anime Film Streams Globally on Netflix on June 18

New trailer promotes Mari Okada-penned film's shift from theaters due to COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-29/colorido-a-whisker-away-anime-film-streams-globally-on-netflix-on-june-18/.159111

Kingdom Manga Takes 3-Issue Break for Planning

Historical manga goes on hiatus so author can plan next arc

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-29/kingdom-manga-takes-3-issue-break-for-planning/.159106

Crunchyroll Adds Dropkick on My Devil!! Dash Anime's 'Chapter Chitose' Episode

Episode funded by Chitose City's tax program debuts on Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-29/crunchyroll-adds-dropkick-on-my-devil-dash-anime-chapter-chitose-episode/.159109

Yozakura Quartet ~Hana no Uta~ Director Ryo-Timo Appointed Creative Advisor of Studio Plott

Web anime production, distribution company aims to be biggest YouTube anime company in Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-29/yozakura-quartet-~hana-no-uta~-director-ryo-timo-appointed-creative-advisor-of-studio-plott/.159093

Sentai Filmworks Announces Run With the Wind Anime's English Dub Cast

Video clip previews dub starring Blake Jackson, Gabriel Regojo

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-29/sentai-filmworks-announces-run-with-the-wind-anime-english-dub-cast/.159104

Fruits Basket ‒ Episode 29

Episode 29 offers a perfect balance of low-key setups and payoffs, with many lingering threads and mysteries on the sidelines.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-29/.159105

Deadly Premonition 2 Switch Game Launches on July 10

Trailer streamed for Swery's open-world mystery game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-29/deadly-premonition-2-switch-game-launches-on-july-10/.159102

Watch Nakaba Suzuki Draw Seven Deadly Sins' Meliodas, Ban

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-29/watch-nakaba-suzuki-draw-seven-deadly-sins-meliodas-ban/.159098

Black Clover ‒ Episode 132

For its last episode before going into a COVID-19 hiatus, Black Clover delivers...another training episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-132/.159081

Cosplayer Enako Appears as Re:Zero's Rem in Monthly Comic Alive

Cosplayer and Cool Japan ambassador Enako appears in a pin-up shoot as Re:Zero's formidable maid Rem in the June issue of Monthly Comic Alive.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-29/cosplayer-enako-appears-as-re-zero-rem-in-monthly-comic-alive/.159085

Hiroto Ōishi's Stalker Jokers Manga Changes to Digital-Only Volumes

Manga about "stalker problem" debuted in July 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-29/hiroto-oishi-stalker-jokers-manga-changes-to-digital-only-volumes/.159080

Index VS Railgun: Settling the Debate Once and For All

Kim Morrissy explores - and answers - a classic fan debate: which one's better, A Certain Magical Index or A Certain Scientific Railgun?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-04-29/index-vs-railgun-settling-the-debate-once-and-for-all/.158640

Shout! Factory's TokuSHOUTsu Channel Teases Kamen Rider Kuuga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-04-29/shout-factory-tokushoutsu-channel-teases-kamen-rider-kuuga/.159089

86 novel 4

It takes a while to get going, but the second half is handled very well. Overall it remains an engaging continuation of the story.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/86/volume-4/.158918

Nikkei: Japan to Extend COVID-19 State of Emergency

Expert meeting on Friday to discuss proposal to extend to late May or June 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-29/nikkei-japan-to-extend-covid-19-state-of-emergency/.159100

Olympics Committee President: Games Will Be 'Scrapped' If Not Held in 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-04-29/olympics-committee-president-games-will-be-scrapped-if-not-held-in-2021/.159091

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Chinese Site Administrator Sentenced for Posting Early Shonen Jump Scans

Shueisha also pursues civil suit against admin of site that opened in 2013, had 400,000 unique users

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-29/chinese-site-administrator-sentenced-for-posting-early-shonen-jump-scans/.159092

Oscars. Golden Globes Temporarily Change Eligibility Rules Due to COVID-19

Both waive requirements for LA county screenings

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-29/oscars-golden-globes-temporarily-change-eligibility-rules-due-to-covid-19/.159088

2nd Seitokai Yakuindomo Film Unveils 1st Trailer, Visual

Film opens in Japan on July 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-28/2nd-seitokai-yakuindomo-film-unveils-1st-trailer-visual/.159090

LiSA's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Single Ranks #1 on Oricon Weekly Digital for 3rd Time

'Gurenge' opening song has 786,000 total downloads

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-28/lisa-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-single-ranks-no.1-on-oricon-weekly-digital-for-3rd-time/.159087

North American Anime, Manga Releases, April 26-May 2

RobiHachi, W'z anime; BL Metamorphosis, The King of Fighters: A New Beginning manga ship

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-28/north-american-anime-manga-releases-april-26-may-2/.159069

Korean Game Accused of Plagiarizing Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Ends Service 5 Days After Launch

A Korean smartphone RPG by the name of Gwisal-ui Geom (The Ear-Slaying Sword) announced on Monday that it is ending service on April 29. The announcement...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-28/korean-game-accused-of-plagiarizing-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-ends-service-5-days-after-launch/.159036

Octopath Traveler Game Launches on Stadia

RPG adds Korean patch on all platforms this summer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-28/octopath-traveler-game-launches-on-stadia/.159077

This Week in Anime - Presenting Osamu Dazai and The Taints

Famous literary authors travel into their most famous works to correct wanton corruption at the hands of The Taint in this mobage adaptation.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-04-28/.159079

One Piece Anime's English Dub Returns With Digital Release

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-04-28/one-piece-anime-english-dub-returns-with-digital-release/.159078

Princess Connect! Re:Dive ‒ Episode 4

It feels like this episode is made for players of the game who know the new characters and are excited to see them on the screen.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/princess-connect-re-dive/episode-4/.159059

number24 1 - 12 streaming

If you only sort-of find rugby interesting but really enjoy watching attractive college-age men interact with each other in a variety of vaguely homoerotic ways, then do we have the show for you.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/number24/12/.158737

Gleipnir ‒ Episode 4

We finally get a pause in the action as the story lays out its overarching plot and solidifies our main duo's motivations for the extraterrestrial treasure hunt to come.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gleipnir/episode-4/.159052

Miko Mitsuki's Teito Hatsukoi Shinjū Manga Ends in 9th Volume

Honey Blood creator's Taishō-era romance ends around this winter

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-28/miko-mitsuki-teito-hatsukoi-shinju-manga-ends-in-9th-volume/.159051

Funimation Streams Anime, Live-Action Films With Bigscreen VR Service

Streaming events offer your name., Akira, My Hero Academia, more in May, June

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-28/funimation-streams-anime-live-action-films-with-bigscreen-vr-service/.159055

Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue Game Ships in West on August 21

Game launches digitally for PS4; physically, digitally for Switch

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-28/aokana-four-rhythms-across-the-blue-game-ships-in-west-on-august-21/.159068

Tokyo 7th Sisters Anime Film's Teaser Unveils Staff, Title

LandQ studios animates script by idol game's chief director Shintarō Motegi

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-28/tokyo-7th-sisters-anime-film-teaser-unveils-staff-title/.159065

Kaiju Step TV Anime Shorts With Ultraman Monsters Get 2nd Season

Ultraseven-inspired Ele-chan joins cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-28/kaiju-step-tv-anime-shorts-with-ultraman-monsters-get-2nd-season/.159063

Kyoto Animation's Studio 1 Building Demolition Completed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-04-28/kyoto-animation-studio-1-building-demolition-completed/.159060

Monster Strike The Movie: Lucifer Zetsubō no Yoake Delayed Due to COVID-19

Film would have opened in June

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-28/monster-strike-the-movie-lucifer-zetsubo-no-yoake-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159061

Monday, April 27, 2020

Yoshimi Muneyama's A3! AUTUMN Manga Ends

Muneyama's 3rd manga based on A3! actor-training smartphone game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-28/yoshimi-muneyama-a3-autumn-manga-ends/.159056

The God of High School Anime's English-Subtitled Trailer Reveals More Cast, Staff

Anime premieres on TV in Japan in July, with worldwide debut planned

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-28/the-god-of-high-school-anime-english-subtitled-trailer-reveals-more-cast-staff/.159058

ROOM CAMP Anime's New Episode Streams for 1 Day on Wednesday

"Sauna to Gohan to Sanrin Bike" introduces Rin's father, ships on May 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/room-camp-anime-new-episode-streams-for-1-day-on-wednesday/.159057

Woodpecker Detective's Office ‒ Episode 3

This episode may mark the end of the Red Light District cases, because next week's advertises the case that comprises the original novel's main plot.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/woodpecker-detective-office/episode-3/.159045

Nyx no Lantern, Sazae-san's Machiko Hasegawa Win Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prizes

Mizu wa Umi ni Mukatte Nagareru, 'Muchū sa, Kimi ni' manga also win

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/nyx-no-lantern-sazae-san-machiko-hasegawa-win-tezuka-osamu-cultural-prizes/.159053

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 154

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations' latest one-off shines a spotlight on the youngest member of the Uzumaki household, Himawari.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-154/.159014

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Voice Actors Do the 'Hare Hare Yukai' ED Dance From Home

COVID-19 is forcing voice actors to stay at home, but who would have thought it would take them back in time as well? The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-27/the-melancholy-of-haruhi-suzumiya-voice-actors-do-the-hare-hare-yukai-ed-dance-from-home/.159029

Arte ‒ Episode 4

Arte learns about the birds and the bees from a woman who knows best.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/arte/episode-4/.158989

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045

All things considered, this 3DCG series is easily the weakest entry in this famous sci-fi franchise so far.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ghost-in-the-shell/sac_2045/ona-episodes-1-12/.159025

Broccoli's Jack Jeanne Switch Game Delayed to December 3

Game collaboration with Sui Ishida previously set for August 5 in Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/broccoli-jack-jeanne-switch-game-delayed-to-december-3/.159044

Wave, Listen to Me! ‒ Episode 4

Seeing this series continue to be so successful in relaying Minare's off-microphone trials has only bolstered my faith that Wave will be a joy to watch no matter what sorts of stories it decides to tell.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wave-listen-to-me/episode-4/.158990

S.A's Maki Minami Ends Oshapiku Shite Kimasen ka? Manga

Manga launched in 2018, centers on 4 girls who meet to eat good food

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/s.a-maki-minami-ends-oshapiku-shite-kimasen-ka-manga/.159030

Ōoku: The Inner Chambers Alternate History Manga Enters Final Arc

Award-winning Edo period court intrigue manga about female Shogun's male harem launched in 2004

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/ooku-the-inner-chambers-alternate-history-manga-enters-final-arc/.159024

Megami-ryō no Ryōbo-kun Manga's New Volume Listing Teases 'Reported Anime'

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-04-27/megami-ryo-no-ryobo-kun-manga-new-volume-listing-teases-reported-anime/.159042

Otakon 2020 Cancelled Due to COVID-19

Walter E. Washington Convention Center converts to hospital for pandemic patients

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/otakon-2020-cancelled-due-to-covid-19/.159043

Hatenkō Yūgi/Dazzle Manga Ends in 2 Volumes

Minari Endo's adventure series launched in 1999, inspired anime in 2008

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/hatenko-yugi-dazzle-manga-ends-in-2-volumes/.159005

Tales of Crestoria Smartphone Game's Final Trailer Streamed

Free-to-play smartphone RPG will go into open beta in May

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/tales-of-crestoria-smartphone-game-final-trailer-streamed/.159037

Strike the Blood Junior High School Spinoff Manga Ends

4-panel spinoff about Yukina, Nagisa, Kanon launched in 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/strike-the-blood-junior-high-school-spinoff-manga-ends/.159003

New Yo-kai Watch TV Anime Anime Delays New Episode

Staff cite "circumstances" as reason for delay

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/new-yo-kai-watch-tv-anime-anime-delays-new-episode/.159028

Live-Action Something's Wrong With Us Series Reveals More Cast

Yamazaki Ikusaburō, Yuri Nakamura, Nobuyuki Suzuki, Shiro Sano, more join cast of July series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/live-action-something-wrong-with-us-series-reveals-more-cast/.159016

Sunday, April 26, 2020

Katsuwo's Mitsuboshi Colors Comedy Manga Ends in 2 Chapters

Manga about 3 grade school girls protecting neighborhood launched in 2014, inspired 2018 TV anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/katsuwo-mitsuboshi-colors-comedy-manga-ends-in-2-chapters/.159020

Precure Miracle Leap Film's Video Previews Insert Song

Video, online bonuses posted to cheer up fans at home while film is delayed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/precure-miracle-leap-film-video-previews-insert-song/.159018

A Certain Scientific Railgun T Anime's Episode 13 Airs on May 1

New episode was delayed from original April 24 air date due to COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t-anime-episode-13-airs-on-may-1/.159023

Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE Season 2 Anime Delays New Episodes Due to COVID-19

Episode 18 still debuts as scheduled on May 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-27/gundam-build-divers-re-rise-season-2-anime-delays-new-episodes-due-to-covid-19/.159021

Nakitai Watashi wa Neko o Kaburu Film Delayed Due to COVID-19

Film was slated to open on June 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/nakitai-watashi-wa-neko-o-kaburu-film-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159022

Girl Gaku Anime's New Episodes Delayed Due to COVID-19

Show will begin rerun from 1st episode on May 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/girl-gaku-anime-new-episodes-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.159019

Hinomaru Sumo's Kawata Writes 1-Shot for Shonen Jump

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-04-26/hinomaru-sumo-kawata-writes-1-shot-for-shonen-jump/.158969

Black Clover Anime Delays New Episodes Due to COVID-19

Episode 132 still airs this Tuesday, but 1st episode will rerun on May 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/black-clover-anime-delays-new-episodes-due-to-covid-19/.159017

Precure Miracle Leap Anime Film Delayed Again Due to COVID-19 Until Further Notice

Film was already postponed from March 20 to May 16, before latest delay

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/precure-miracle-leap-anime-film-delayed-again-due-to-covid-19-until-further-notice/.159015

Kemono Friends 2 Manga Enters Final Arc

Adaptation of Kemono Friends 2 anime launched in January 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/kemono-friends-2-manga-enters-final-arc/.159002

The List - Top 5 Crunchyroll Anime You Should Binge-Watch Now

If you've cleared out anime backlog already, Jacki is back with five more series you have to check out. Get the popcorn bucket ready!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-04-26/.158955

NHK: Japan May Not Fully Lift COVID-19 State of Emergency on May 6

Rate of new infections has not slowed as much as expected

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/nhk-japan-may-not-fully-lift-covid-19-state-of-emergency-on-may-6/.159001

Chibi Maruko-chan Anime Delays New Episodes Due to COVID-19

Japan's #3 TV anime to rerun episodes based on original manga starting on May 3

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/chibi-maruko-chan-anime-delays-new-episodes-due-to-covid-19/.159006

Black Clover Anime to Rebroadcast 1st Episode on May 5

132nd episode to broadcast on Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/black-clover-anime-to-rebroadcast-1st-episode-on-may-5/.158968

A Certain Scientific Railgun T Anime Confirms Dream Ranker Arc, New Cast

Atsumi Tanezaki, Mayu Mineda, Sayumi Suzushiro join anime's 2nd half

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t-anime-confirms-dream-ranker-arc-new-cast/.159011

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga's Story Reaches 'Climax' With Next Chapter on May 11

Manga's 20th-23rd volumes will have special versions bundling merchandise

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-manga-story-reaches-climax-with-next-chapter-on-may-11/.158967

Bushiroad's D4DJ Anime Reveals TV Broadcast, Title, Visual

Fullmetal Alchemist's Seiji Mizushima helms SANZIGEN anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/bushiroad-d4dj-anime-reveals-tv-broadcast-title-visual/.159009

The Peggies, halca Perform Rent-A-Girlfriend Anime's Theme Songs

Romantic comedy premieres in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/the-peggies-halca-perform-rent-a-girlfriend-anime-theme-songs/.159008

Kare First Love's Kaho Miyasaka Launches New Manga, Transfers Golden Japanesque Manga Online

New manga about office romance launches in Cheese! in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/kare-first-love-kaho-miyasaka-launches-new-manga-transfers-golden-japanesque-manga-online/.159000

Haruka Mitsui's I Fell in Love After School Manga Ends

Romance story centers on manager of volleyball team

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/haruka-mitsui-i-fell-in-love-after-school-manga-ends/.158999

Kingdom Anime Season 3 Delays New Episodes Due to COVID-19

Episode 5 delayed from May 3, but episode 4 will still air on Sunday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/kingdom-anime-season-3-delays-new-episodes-due-to-covid-19/.159004

Sword Art Online: Girls Ops Manga Moves to DenPlay Comic Website

Manga launched in 2013 in now-defunct Dengeki Bunko Magazine

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/sword-art-online-girls-ops-manga-moves-to-denplay-comic-website/.158998

Japan Post Suspends Sending EMS Packages to U.S.

More events in U.S., Japan cancelled; Game Freak employee tests positive for COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/japan-post-suspends-sending-ems-packages-to-u.s/.158952

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Maaya Uchida, Maki Kawase, Anzu Haruno Join Cast of Tamayomi Anime

3 voice actresses play baseball players at Yanagawa Daifuzoku Kawagoe High School

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/maaya-uchida-maki-kawase-anzu-haruno-join-cast-of-tamayomi-anime/.158995

Duel Masters King TV Anime Delays New Episodes Due to COVID-19

Latest anime in franchise premiered on April 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/duel-masters-king-tv-anime-delays-new-episodes-due-to-covid-19/.158997

Mewkledreamy TV Anime Delays New Episodes Due to COVID-19

Anime based on Sanrio character line debuted on April 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-26/mewkledreamy-tv-anime-delays-new-episodes-due-to-covid-19/.158996

Funimation to Release New English-dubbed Episodes for 4 Anime

My Hero Academia, Black Clover, Asteroid in Love, Nekopara get new dubbed episodes

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-25/funimation-to-release-new-english-dubbed-episodes-for-4-anime/.158994

The Ride-On King's Plutinov Tries Out 16-Bit Dragon in Manga Collab

The Ride-On King manga artist Yasushi Baba teamed up with another artist, this time Ojisan in Another World (Isekai Ojisan) manga creator Hotondo Shindeiru,...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-25/the-ride-on-king-plutinov-tries-out-16-bit-dragon-in-manga-collab/.158901

Nozomi Kasuga Confirms She is Kizuna Ai Voice Actress

Virtual idol gets own production management company

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-25/nozomi-kasuga-confirms-she-is-kizuna-ai-voice-actress/.158960

Japan Retro Game Association Will Gift 100 Super NES Consoles to Kids Stuck at Home

Non-profit will give console, Donkey Kong Country, Final Fantasy VI games

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-25/japan-retro-game-association-will-gift-100-super-nes-consoles-to-kids-stuck-at-home/.158962

Listeners ‒ Episode 4

“Teen Spirit” is largely a truncated character piece about Nir, who's grown up alone and unwanted and is absolutely brimming with resentment towards the world around her and herself.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/listeners/episode-4/.158964

Major 2nd Anime's 2nd Season Postpones New Episodes Due to COVID-19

NHK Educational to rebroadcast series starting next week

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-25/major-2nd-anime-2nd-season-postpones-new-episodes-due-to-covid-19/.158986

Shinichi Ishizuka's Blue Giant Supreme Manga Ends

Sequel to Blue Giant jazz manga launched in 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-25/shinichi-ishizuka-blue-giant-supreme-manga-ends/.158970

Shizuku Akechi's That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Spinoff Manga Ends

Spinoff manga centers on Rimuru reincarnated back into salaryman life with slime body

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-25/shizuku-akechi-that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-spinoff-manga-ends/.158963

Friday, April 24, 2020

France's Japan Expo, Japan Expo Sud Events Get New Dates for 2021

2020 events were cancelled due to COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-25/france-japan-expo-japan-expo-sud-events-get-new-dates-for-2021/.158941

Bandai Namco Ent. Plans to Release Tales of Crestoria Smartphone Game Worldwide in Early June

Company plans open beta test of English version in early May

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/bandai-namco-ent-plans-to-release-tales-of-crestoria-smartphone-game-worldwide-in-early-june/.158966

Seven Seas Adds New Manga by Takako Shimura, Kabi Nagata

2 other light novels, 2 other manga licensed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/seven-seas-adds-new-manga-by-takako-shimura-kabi-nagata/.158953

Kiratto Pri☆Chan Anime Delays New Episodes Due to COVID-19

Selected past stories to start airing on May 3 instead of episode 107 and later

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/kiratto-pri-chan-anime-delays-new-episodes-due-to-covid-19/.158965

Yoko Takahashi, More Guests Planned for #StayHomeEva Digital Screenings

Staff announced that the online event "#Eva ie no mi" of the anime "Evangelion New Theatrical Version" will be held on April 25th and 26th. Also, the the...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-24/yoko-takahashi-more-guests-planned-for-stayhomeeva-digital-screenings/.158956

March comes in like a lion Creator Draws COVID-19 PSA

Image shows the Kawamoto sisters washing their hands to keep the virus at bay

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-24/march-comes-in-like-a-lion-creator-draws-covid-19-psa/.158843

Yen Press Adds Fruits Basket: The Three Musketeers Arc 2, Fruits Basket Another Manga Simulpub

Fruits Basket: The Three Musketeers Arc 2 manga launches on April 28; Fruits Basket Another chapter 13 on May 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/yen-press-adds-fruits-basket-the-three-musketeers-arc-2-fruits-basket-another-manga-simulpub/.158947

The Secrets of Final Fantasy VII's Success

What made Final Fantasy VII such a hit? And why can't we stop talking about it? With the arrival of Final Fantasy VII Remake, we take a look at how everything began.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-04-24/the-secrets-of-final-fantasy-vii-success/.158424

My Hero Academia - Season 3 Part 2 [BLURAY + DVD]

The tail end of My Hero Academia’s third season sees the franchise struggling with growing pains, as it works to move out from under the shadow of All Might.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-hero-academia-season-3-part-2-bluray-dvd/.158654

The Devil is a Part-Timer! Light Novel Series to End in 21st Volume This Summer

Novels inspired anime in 2013

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/the-devil-is-a-part-timer-light-novel-series-to-end-in-21st-volume-this-summer/.158512

New Mashin Eiyūden Wataru Net Anime's 3rd, 4th Episodes Delayed

Episode 2 debuted on Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/new-mashin-eiyuden-wataru-net-anime-3rd-4th-episodes-delayed/.158946

Anime Studio Pierrot, Mobile Game Publisher Klab Form Strategic Partnership

Companies previously partnered for Bleach, Yu Yu Hakusho smartphone games

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/anime-studio-pierrot-mobile-game-publisher-klab-form-strategic-partnership/.158943

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, April 13-19

Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire earns 13.9% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-april-13-19/.158917

Kodansha Comics, Vertical Release Manga Digitally on InkyPen

Kodansha USA Publishing offers titles via Switch comics subscription service

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/kodansha-comics-vertical-release-manga-digitally-on-inkypen/.158942

Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 13-19

Animal Crossing: New Horizons back at #1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/japan-video-game-rankings-april-13-19/.158914

Start Dates Revealed for New Manga by Taiyo Matsumoto, Daruma Matsuura

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-04-24/start-dates-revealed-for-new-manga-by-taiyo-matsumoto-daruma-matsuura/.158915

Ryū Kamio Launches Driving Doctor Kurosaki Manga on May 8

New manga centers on emergency doctors

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/ryu-kamio-launches-driving-doctor-kurosaki-manga-on-may-8/.158863

Iwa-Kakeru! -Climbing Girls- Manga & Sequel Get TV Anime

BLADE animates Ryūdai Ishizaka's story of girls competing in sport climbing

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/iwa-kakeru-climbing-girls-manga-and-sequel-get-tv-anime/.158939

Takafumi Adachi Launches New Animagear Manga Based on Toy Franchise

Manga based on miniature plastic robot model kit toy franchise launched on Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/takafumi-adachi-launches-new-animagear-manga-based-on-toy-franchise/.158854

Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris Game's Japan Release Delayed to July

Game was originally slated to launch on May 21 in Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/sword-art-online-alicization-lycoris-game-japan-release-delayed-to-july/.158929

The Irregular at Magic High School Anime Season 2 Delayed to October Due to COVID-19

New season was originally scheduled for July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-anime-season-2-delayed-to-october-due-to-covid-19/.158934

'Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun' Manga Gets Spinoff

New manga will center on Kalego's student days at Babyls

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-manga-gets-spinoff/.158910

Akiko Higashimura Launches New 'Watashi no Koto o Oboeteimasu ka?' Manga on April 29

Manga centers on 30-something gossip writer who reminisces on childhood crush

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/akiko-higashimura-launches-new-watashi-no-koto-o-oboeteimasu-ka-manga-on-april-29/.158911

Azure Konno Launches Koe de Oshigoto!! Sequel Manga

Original manga inspired 2-episode OVA in 2010

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/azure-konno-launches-koe-de-oshigoto-sequel-manga/.158919

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Dr. Stone's Boichi to Draw Manga Adaptation of One Piece: Ace's Story Novels

Serialization to start in issue 10 of One Piece Magazine this summer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/dr-stone-boichi-to-draw-manga-adaptation-of-one-piece-ace-story-novels/.158916

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime Unveils English Dub Cast

Brittney Karbowski, Sarah Wiedenheft, Suzie Yeung, Lauren Conn, more star in dub

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-24/grisaia-phantom-trigger-anime-unveils-english-dub-cast/.158913

Live-Action Grand Blue Dreaming Clip Teases Strip Rock-Paper-Scissors Scene

Fans can play along at home with cast of COVID-19-delayed film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/live-action-grand-blue-dreaming-clip-teases-strip-rock-paper-scissors-scene/.158912

Seven Seas Licenses Manly Appetites, Days of Love at Seagull Villa, Kageki Shoujo! Manga

Trapped in a Dating Sim light novel, Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! spinoff manga also licensed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/seven-seas-licenses-manly-appetites-days-of-love-at-seagull-villa-kageki-shoujo-manga/.158908

Steins;Gate's Newest Announcement is Time-Traveling Hello Kitty

The sixth announcement for the Steins;Gate visual novel 10th anniversary is bringing Japan's cutest ambassador to the Future Gadget Lab. Sanrio's Hello...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-23/steins-gate-newest-announcement-is-time-traveling-hello-kitty/.158905

This Week in Anime - Is the Digimon Reboot Worth Watching?

The characters are back for a reboot with a splashy new coat of paint and some particularly adult problems...and it's only episode 3!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-04-23/.158856

Kotono Mitsuishi Shares Her Original Sailor Moon Script

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-23/kotono-mitsuishi-shares-her-original-sailor-moon-script/.158849

This Week in Games - Worlds of Fun

Heidi covers the massive updates to two of the Switch's biggest games - Mario Maker 2 and, of course, Animal Crossing - plus Guilty Gear, Splatoon 2 and more!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2020-04-23/this-week-in-games-worlds-of-fun/.158858

Destiny of the Shrine Maiden Manga Gets New Spinoff Manga

Kaishaku launch spinoff manga on May 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/destiny-of-the-shrine-maiden-manga-gets-new-spinoff-manga/.158862

The Swamp GN

Readers who are just looking for pure entertainment in their manga may have a difficult time getting into this book, but if you're a fan of older works or Garo in general The Swamp is more than worth picking up.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-swamp/gn/.158814

Netflix Streams New Pokémon Journeys TV Anime on June 12

1st 12 episodes debut with new episodes quarterly

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/netflix-streams-new-pokemon-journeys-tv-anime-on-june-12/.158897

BanG Dream! Gets 3 New Anime Films in 2021, 2022

Atsushi Mimura directs BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia films; Masanori Uetaka helms BanG Dream! Poppin' Dream!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/bang-dream-gets-3-new-anime-films-in-2021-2022/.158896

Narrator/Voice Actor Akira Kume Passes Away Due to Heart Condition

96-year-old actor had narrated Botchan, In The Beginning - The Bible Stories, Phoenix

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/narrator-voice-actor-akira-kume-passes-away-due-to-heart-condition/.158894

Magatsu Wahrheit Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, 2020 TV Airing

Devil is a Part-Timer's Naoto Hosoda helms anime of KLab RPG app at Yokohama Animation Lab

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/magatsu-wahrheit-anime-teaser-reveals-cast-staff-2020-tv-airing/.158892

Actress Kumiko Okae Passes Away at 63 From COVID-19

Okae debuted as actress in 1975, voiced roles in The Cat Returns, Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/actress-kumiko-okae-passes-away-at-63-from-covid-19/.158878

Forest of Piano's Makoto Isshiki Launches New Manga on May 14

New manga is titled Lady Law to Nanoka no Mori

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/forest-of-piano-makoto-isshiki-launches-new-manga-on-may-14/.158860

Black Jack Manga Gets Chinese Live-Action Adaptation

Beijing Enight Pictures plans to adapt 10 manga to live action in next 5 years

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/black-jack-manga-gets-chinese-live-action-adaptation/.158869

Khara Reveals that Evangelion's English Logos are Hand-Drawn by Hideaki Anno

Studio Khara revealed on its Twitter account on Wednesday that the English logos of the Evangelion Rebuild films are hand-drawn by director Hideaki Anno...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-23/khara-reveals-that-evangelion-english-logos-are-hand-drawn-by-hideaki-anno/.158846

Cross Infinite World Licenses 'Hello, I am a Witch and my Crush Wants me to Make a Love Potion!' Novels

Eiko Mitsuhana's story centers on witch who sends crush on quest for love potion ingredients

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/cross-infinite-world-licenses-hello-i-am-a-witch-and-my-crush-wants-me-to-make-a-love-potion-novels/.158864

BNA: Brand New Animal Anime Casts Ami Maeshima

Maeshima plays Michiru's friend Nina

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/bna-brand-new-animal-anime-casts-ami-maeshima/.158868

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

The Millionaire Detective Anime Restarts Airing From 1st Episode on July 16

Anime's was postponed from 3rd episode onward due to effects of COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/the-millionaire-detective-anime-restarts-airing-from-1st-episode-on-july-16/.158867

The Promised Neverland Anime's 2nd Season Delayed to January 2021 Due to COVID-19

Rerun of 1st season also pushed back to October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/the-promised-neverland-anime-2nd-season-delayed-to-january-2021-due-to-covid-19/.158866

Joe Russo: Gatchaman Hollywood Film Will Tell Original Story

Adaptation will center on "genetically altered kids in space war"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-23/joe-russo-gatchaman-hollywood-film-will-tell-original-story/.158865

Kounodori: Dr. Stork Manga Ends on May 7

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

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/kounodori-dr-stork-manga-ends-on-may-7/.158859

Black Clover ‒ Episode 131

At first this episode seems to be just another opportunity to kill time before getting on with the business of the next arc, by its end it proves to be one of the most important episodes to date.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-131/.158825

Baki Anime's 2nd Season Ending Video Previews Ena Fujita's Theme Song

New season debuts on Netflix on June 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/baki-anime-2nd-season-ending-video-previews-ena-fujita-theme-song/.158857

Ascendance of a Bookworm ‒ Episodes 15-16-17

The world of Ascendance of a Bookworm expands as Myne learns the perks (and classism) of the nobles.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ascendance-of-a-bookworm/episodes-15-16-17/.158743

Princess Connect! Re:Dive ‒ Episode 3

Pecorine becomes a waitress to pay for her excessive food addiction and finds herself dealing with an unruly food critic.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/princess-connect-re-dive/episode-3/.158796

Fruits Basket ‒ Episode 28

So much character development in too short a time that the rhythm of the final result was thrown off, creating a more convoluted emotional statement than necessary.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-28/.158855

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 153

It wouldn't be a Boruto: Naruto Next Generations filler period without a Team 15-focused episode.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-153/.158755

Live-Action Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Drama Unveils 3rd VFX Video

The live-action Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! project unveiled its third VFX breakdown video on Tuesday. The video shows the various stages of production...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-22/live-action-keep-your-hands-off-eizouken-drama-unveils-3rd-vfx-video/.158836

Otomate's Cupid Parasite Game Ships in Japan on August 20

Story centers on real Cupid working for marriage consulting firm

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/otomate-cupid-parasite-game-ships-in-japan-on-august-20/.158853

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! ‒ Episode 3

A dating-game is only as strong as its characters, and My Next Life as a Villainess has delivered us a perfectly likable cast of goofs.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom/episode-3/.158752

Singer DAIGO, Actress Keiko Kitagawa Are Expecting Their 1st Child

Sponichi reported on Wednesday that the singer DAIGO (DAIGO Naitō) and actress Keiko Kitagawa are expecting their first child together. According to an...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-22/singer-daigo-actress-keiko-kitagawa-are-expecting-their-1st-child/.158832

HIDIVE Streams Tsurune Original Video Anime's English Dub

Tsurune: Kazemai Kōkō Kyūdō-bu OVA's dub streams on April 29

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/hidive-streams-tsurune-original-video-anime-english-dub/.158851

Netflix Streams Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun Anime on May 1

Romantic comedy anime premiered in 2014

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/netflix-streams-monthly-girls-nozaki-kun-anime-on-may-1/.158847

Viz's Shonen Jump Publishes Bone Collection Manga in English Digitally

Manga about exorcist debuts on Shonen Jump service on Sunday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/viz-shonen-jump-publishes-bone-collection-manga-in-english-digitally/.158842

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2 ‒ Episode 2

After last week's fairly conciliatory premiere, Kaguya and Miyuki resume their perpetual mental joust in full force this week.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-season-2/episode-2/.158739

Yoko Kanno's Session Starducks Project Takes on Cowboy Bebop OP from Home

Acclaimed composer Yoko Kanno has started a project with the Cowboy Bebop group Seatbelts called "Session Starducks," which aims to connect people across...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-22/yoko-kanno-session-starducks-project-takes-on-cowboy-bebop-op-from-home/.158834

In the World of Otome Games, All Routes Lead To Romance

A professional translator of visual novels waxes rhapsodical about the glory of otome games - ostensibly built around romancing a bunch of hot guys, but there's more to it than that!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-04-22/in-the-world-of-otome-games-all-routes-lead-to-romance/.158040

Gleipnir ‒ Episodes 1-3

Gleipnir will probably too weird and tasteless for most audiences, but it hits me right in my psychosexual body horror sweet spot.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gleipnir/episodes-1-3/.158827

North American Anime, Manga Releases, April 19-25

BanG Dream! 2nd Season, Sword Art Online Alicization anime; Loner Life in Another World, Blue Flag manga ship

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/north-american-anime-manga-releases-april-19-25/.158823

Live-Action Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku Series Adds 4 Cast Members

Alice Hirose, MEGUMI, Shupei, Buffalo Gorō A join ongoing series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/live-action-urayasu-tekkin-kazoku-series-adds-4-cast-members/.158829

Tokyo Big Sight's East Hall Unavailable Due to Olympics Until Fall 2021

Also: Yukari Tamura reschedules concert tour to spring 2021; Granblue Fantasy game halts voice recording

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/tokyo-big-sight-east-hall-unavailable-due-to-olympics-until-fall-2021/.158830

Colorido's Nakitai Watashi wa Neko o Kaburu Film Footage Featured in Theme Song's Music Video

Yorushika performs "Hana ni Bōrei" song for June 5 film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/colorido-nakitai-watashi-wa-neko-o-kaburu-film-footage-featured-in-theme-song-music-video/.158838

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Anime Casts Megumi Hayashibara

Hayashibara plays key "post-human" character Takashi Shimamura in anime debuting on Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/ghost-in-the-shell-sac_2045-anime-casts-megumi-hayashibara/.158839

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Live-Action Tonkatsu DJ Agetarō Film Delayed Due to COVID-19

Film was slated to open on June 19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/live-action-tonkatsu-dj-agetaro-film-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.158837

Btooom's Junya Inoue Launches Kaijū Jieitai Paranormal Military Manga in May

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-04-22/btooom-junya-inoue-launches-kaiju-jieitai-paranormal-military-manga-in-may/.158824

Aki Sora's Masahiro Itosugi to Launch New Manga Series

Series will "likely" debut next year due to COVID-19's impact

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/aki-sora-masahiro-itosugi-to-launch-new-manga-series/.158788

Cheburashka Character Gets 1st Full 3D CG Anime Short

Rie Kugimiya plays Cheburashka, Takahiro Sakurai plays Gena in short

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-22/cheburashka-character-gets-1st-full-3d-cg-anime-short/.158831

Live-Action Yowamushi Pedal Film Adds 6 Cast Members

Ryōta Bandō, Ryō Ryūsei, Shuntarō Yanagi, Ken Sugawara, Mizuki Inoue, Sarutoki Minagawa join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/live-action-yowamushi-pedal-film-adds-6-cast-members/.158828

Mamono-tachi wa Katazuke Rarenai Manga Ends on May 18

Manga about nun cleaning up dragon's lair launched in July 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/mamono-tachi-wa-katazuke-rarenai-manga-ends-on-may-18/.158792

Khara Releases First 3 Evangelion Rebuild Films For Free on YouTube

Films will stream on YouTube, Eva-Extra app until April 30

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-21/khara-releases-first-3-evangelion-rebuild-films-for-free-on-youtube/.158801

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Game's 'New Power Awakens' DLC Launches on April 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-04-21/dragon-ball-z-kakarot-game-new-power-awakens-dlc-launches-on-april-28/.158821

Netflix Streams Dorohedoro Anime Outside Japan on May 28

Anime premiered in Japan on January 12

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/netflix-streams-dorohedoro-anime-outside-japan-on-may-28/.158822

Fruits Basket: The Three Musketeers Arc Manga Launches '2nd Season'

Fruits Basket Another sequel manga also releases new chapter on Manga Park

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/fruits-basket-the-three-musketeers-arc-manga-launches-2nd-season/.158789

Robotics;Notes Double Pack Game Collection Launches for Switch, PS4 in N. America on October 13

Trailer streamed for Robotics;Notes Elite, Robotics;Notes DaSH games

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/robotics-notes-double-pack-game-collection-launches-for-switch-ps4-in-n-america-on-october-13/.158818

One-Punch Man Manga Gets Hollywood Live-Action Film

Sony to develop film adaptation written by Venom film's Scott Rosenberg, Jeff Pinkner

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/one-punch-man-manga-gets-hollywood-live-action-film/.158820

Jinpachi Mori, Osamu Uoto's Kasai no Hito Manga Gets New Live-Action Adaptation

New 2-hour drama stars Eiichiro Funakoshi

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/jinpachi-mori-osamu-uoto-kasai-no-hito-manga-gets-new-live-action-adaptation/.158795

This Week in Anime - Bedknobs and Bunny Girl Senpai

It's a time-travelling trip through a myriad of emotional highs and lows in Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl. Steve and Nick try to follow the rabbit trail only to discover...we've been here before?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-04-21/.158815

Sponichi: Anime Scheduled For July, October Are Already Considering Delays

Voice recording on all TV anime projects is currently at a standstill, says report

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-21/sponichi-anime-scheduled-for-july-october-are-already-considering-delays/.158804

Nico Nico Chō Kaigi Plans Return in 2021 for 10th Anniversary

Also: The Quintessential Quintuplets anime event rescheduled to April next year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/nico-nico-cho-kaigi-plans-return-in-2021-for-10th-anniversary/.158798

Beyond the Clouds GN 1

With gorgeous watercolor opening pages and this isn't as immediately engrossing as Witch Hat Atelier or Made in Abyss, but it's still a bedtime story you want to keep your eyes open for.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/beyond-the-clouds/gn-1/.158625

Final Fantasy VII Remake Game Ships 3.5 Million Copies in 3 Days

1 million physical, digital copies in Japan alone

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/final-fantasy-vii-remake-game-ships-3.5-million-copies-in-3-days/.158813

Death Stranding Game's PC Version Delayed to July 14

Release originally slated for June 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/death-stranding-game-pc-version-delayed-to-july-14/.158812

Shueisha Releases Special Digital Weekly Shonen Jump Issue with 1-Shots by Famous Manga Creators

Shueisha also releases several Jump-related novels for free

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/shueisha-releases-special-digital-weekly-shonen-jump-issue-with-1-shots-by-famous-manga-creators/.158764

Heaven's Design Team Workplace Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime

Hebi-Zou, Tsuta Suzuki, Tarako's story of God's animal design department

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/heaven-design-team-workplace-comedy-manga-gets-tv-anime/.158810

List of Anime & Manga Affected by COVID-19

All of ANN's coverage of TV series, films, manga hit by new coronavirus disease

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/list-of-anime-and-manga-affected-by-covid-19/.158799

Monday, April 20, 2020

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Anime Wins March's Galaxy Award

Critics honor programs with hope of improving quality of Japanese broadcast culture

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/keep-your-hands-off-eizouken-anime-wins-march-galaxy-award/.158785

Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix Switch Game Heads West on May 15

Gameplay trailer streamed for rhythm game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-21/hatsune-miku-project-diva-mega-mix-switch-game-heads-west-on-may-15/.158787

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Anime Casts Kenjiro Tsuda as Jigen in New Arc

Anime enters "Kara Begins Arc," but new episodes are delayed from May 3 onward

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-20/boruto-naruto-next-generations-anime-casts-kenjiro-tsuda-as-jigen-in-new-arc/.158797

Funimation Streams The Irregular at Magic High School TV Anime, Film

The irregular at magic high school anime film streams for 2 weeks starting on May 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-20/funimation-streams-the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-tv-anime-film/.158784

Live-Action Whisper of the Heart Sequel Film Delayed Due to COVID-19

Overseas filming halted due to travel restrictions

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-20/live-action-whisper-of-the-heart-sequel-film-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.158794

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Anime Delays New Episodes Due to COVID-19

Episode 155 & onward are delayed, with rerun from 1st episode beginning on May 3

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-20/boruto-naruto-next-generations-anime-delays-new-episodes-due-to-covid-19/.158793

Woodpecker Detective's Office ‒ Episode 1 - 2

The fact that neither mystery is solved yet means that there's a chance that all of the cases will somehow tie in together at the end.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/woodpecker-detective-office/episode-1-2/.158780

Tezuka's Infamous Doctor Goes to Middle School in Black Jack Girl Manga

Osamu Tezuka's underground doctor Black Jack has inspired multiple reinterpretations, including an official parody, a prequel of the doctor's younger years,...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-20/tezuka-infamous-doctor-goes-to-middle-school-in-black-jack-girl-manga/.158586

Digimon Adventure: ‒ Episodes 1-3

There's an ambition inherent to Digimon Adventure: before you even watch the first episode, leaving the big question of how well it measures up to its own existence.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/digimon-adventure/episodes-1-3/.158753

Hi Score Girl II

It isn't ambitious or emotionally rich enough to be considered any great masterpiece, the series has earned a well-deserved spot in the annals of cute and heartwarming anime rom-coms.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/hi-score-girl-ii/.158676

Shout! Factory Offers Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna Film on BD/DVD on July 7

Release includes English dub starring Joshua Seth as Taichi "Tai" Kamiya

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-20/shout-factory-offers-digimon-adventure-last-evolution-kizuna-film-on-bd-dvd-on-july-7/.158756

Sing "Yesterday" for Me ‒ Episodes 1-3

We can all find ourselves stuck in our own heads to some degree, and getting to know other people and their own situations can recenter us there with some sense of perspective.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sing-yesterday-for-me/episodes-1-3/.158741

Raise a Perfect Angel with Evangelion Tamagotchi

Evangelion is collaborating with the Tamagotchi toy line to produce "All-Purpose Egg-Type Battle Weapons Evatchi" toys, which will allow users to raise...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-20/raise-a-perfect-angel-with-evangelion-tamagotchi/.158670

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Anime Reveals New Clip, Confirms 2nd Season

1st season releasing on April 23 confirmed to have 12 episodes

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-20/ghost-in-the-shell-sac_2045-anime-reveals-new-clip-confirms-2nd-season/.158749

Sunday, April 19, 2020

NHK Releases Interim Results for Evangelion Mega Poll

Voting for best character, line, Eva, Angel will run until April 29

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-20/nhk-releases-interim-results-for-evangelion-mega-poll/.158673

Destiny Lovers Manga Ends, New Sequel Manga Starts

New manga begins with new Japanese title

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-20/destiny-lovers-manga-ends-new-sequel-manga-starts/.158763

Hakuōki Shinkai: Ginsei no Shō Switch Game's Promo Video Streamed

2nd of 2 new games for Hakuōki franchise ships on July 30

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-20/hakuoki-shinkai-ginsei-no-sho-switch-game-promo-video-streamed/.158762

SEGA Heroes Smartphone Game Shuts Down on May 21

Sega, developer Demiurge Studios part ways

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-20/sega-heroes-smartphone-game-shuts-down-on-may-21/.158761

Hyper Hobby Magazine Ends Publication

Magazine focusing on toy hobby, entertainment launched in 1994

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-19/hyper-hobby-magazine-ends-publication/.158760

Digimon Adventure:, Healin' Good Precure Delay New Episodes Due to COVID-19

GeGeGe no Kitarō reruns in Digimon Adventure: timeslot, Healin' Good Precure reruns previous episodes

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-19/digimon-adventure-healin-good-precure-delay-new-episodes-due-to-covid-19/.158759

One Piece Anime Delays New Episodes Due to COVID-19

Anime will start rerunning Wano arc at episode 892 on April 26

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-19/one-piece-anime-delays-new-episodes-due-to-covid-19/.158758

Crunchyroll Streams Extra Olympia Kyklos Anime

Thermae Romae creator's story about ancient Greek time-traveling to 1964 Tokyo Olympics debuts on Monday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-19/crunchyroll-streams-extra-olympia-kyklos-anime/.158757

The List - Our 5 Favorite Spring 2020 Anime Premieres

This is definitely the strangest Spring season in recent memory, but even with constant cancellations, we've found the cream of the anime crop.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-04-19/.158751

BRADIO's Latest Music Video is All About Social Distancing

You may know the group BRADIO for their funky tunes like the opening theme song of Death Parade. Due to the social distancing measures being enacted in...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-19/bradio-latest-music-video-is-all-about-social-distancing/.158571

A Certain Scientific Railgun T ‒ Episode 12

A pivotal battle of wits between Misaki and Gensei is underway.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t/episode-12/.158738

Square Enix's NieR Re[in]carnation Smartphone Game Previewed in Gameplay Video

Applibot develops upcoming smartphone game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-19/square-enix-nier-re-in-carnation-smartphone-game-previewed-in-gameplay-video/.158744

Psychic Detective Yakumo Novels Listed as Ending in 12th Volume

Novels entered final arc with 10th volume last March

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-19/psychic-detective-yakumo-novels-listed-as-ending-in-12th-volume/.158748

Granblue Fantasy: Versus Game Previews DLC Character Zooey in Video

Zooey joins as final character in 1st character pass set on April 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-19/granblue-fantasy-versus-game-previews-dlc-character-zooey-in-video/.158745

New Pokémon TV Anime Delays New Episodes Due to COVID-19

Anime will re-air old episodes starting next week

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-19/new-pokemon-tv-anime-delays-new-episodes-due-to-covid-19/.158750

Pokémon Sword/Shield Win Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2019's Game of the Year

Death Stranding, Sekiro, 13 Sentinels also win awards

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-19/pokemon-sword-shield-win-famitsu-dengeki-game-awards-2019-game-of-the-year/.158747

Danganronpa 1-3 Games Get Smartphone Release

New version of games to include touchscreen play, galleries

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-19/danganronpa-1-3-games-get-smartphone-release/.158746

Netflix's Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Show Plans Season 2, Teases Yoko Kanno's Music

Writer/producer Jeff Pinkner updates on production during COVID-19 shutdown

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-19/netflix-live-action-cowboy-bebop-show-plans-season-2-teases-yoko-kanno-music/.158742

Saturday, April 18, 2020

Evangelion, Ghibli, Shonen Jump Release Background Art For Video Calls

Shirobako, Touken Ranbu, Street Fighter, more also release art

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-18/evangelion-ghibli-shonen-jump-release-background-art-for-video-calls/.158518

Age is Just a Number for 91-Year-Old Manga Creator

Masako Watanabe debuted new series Himegoto this month

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-18/age-is-just-a-number-for-91-year-old-manga-creator/.158582

Captain Tsubasa Creator Draws WOWOW Soccer Mascot

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-18/captain-tsubasa-creator-draws-wowow-soccer-mascot/.158588

Wave, Listen to Me! ‒ Episode 3

Having officially been canned from Voyager, Minare's existential and financial crisis is the focus of much of the plot

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wave-listen-to-me/episode-3/.158740

Kagaku Manga Survival Study Manga Series Gets Anime Film on July 31

Film to screen alongside Ganbareiwa!! Robocon film in screenings

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-18/kagaku-manga-survival-study-manga-series-gets-anime-film-on-july-31/.158733

Arte ‒ Episode 1, 2, & 3

“Whoever wants to do things as they wish ought to take care not to be born a woman.”

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/arte/episode-1-2-and-3/.158736

Kakushigoto ‒ Episodes 1-3

Kakushigoto's wacky premise belies a surprisingly heartfelt series that finds Kōji Kumeta in top form, tempering his acidic comedy with a sincere and sweet relationship between a single dad and his adorable daughter.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kakushigoto/episodes-1-3/.158724

Musubaru Yakeato Manga By All Out!!'s Shiori Amase Reaches Climax of Manga's 2nd Part

Manga in post WWII Japan launched in August 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-18/musubaru-yakeato-manga-by-all-out-s-shiori-amase-reaches-climax-of-manga-2nd-part/.158732

Prince of Tennis Musical Cancels Dream Live 2020 Concerts, Sailor Moon Ice Show Postponed

Also: 2 Konami staff members test positive for COVID-19; Bandai Namco donates money to WHO fund

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-18/prince-of-tennis-musical-cancels-dream-live-2020-concerts-sailor-moon-ice-show-postponed/.158691

Doreiku's Hiroto Ōishi Launches Zenra Kagyō Manga

Manga about adult video industry launches on May 14

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-18/doreiku-hiroto-oishi-launches-zenra-kagyo-manga/.158731

Bungo & Alchemist Anime Delays 4th Episode to May 8

Staff did not give reason for delay; episodes 2, 3 will re-air

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-18/bungo-and-alchemist-anime-delays-4th-episode-to-may-8/.158735

The Hollywood Reporter: Diamond Comic Distributors Plans to Restart Shipments by End of May

Diamond had halted all shipments to retailers in late March

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-18/the-hollywood-reporter-diamond-comic-distributors-plans-to-restart-shipments-by-end-of-may/.158734

Takasugi-san's Obento's Nozomi Yanahara Launches New Manga

Koi wa Ronpa Dekinai launches in May

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-18/takasugi-san-obento-nozomi-yanahara-launches-new-manga/.158730

Friday, April 17, 2020

Fafner the Beyond Anime's Episodes 7-9 Scheduled to Screen This Year

New visual revealed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-18/fafner-the-beyond-anime-episodes-7-9-scheduled-to-screen-this-year/.158728

Marvel Future Avengers Season 2 Anime Hits Disney+ on May 22

Season originally aired in Japan in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-18/marvel-future-avengers-season-2-anime-hits-disney-on-may-22/.158729

Resident Evil 2 Game's Leon Voice Actor Paul Haddad Passes Away

Actor recently voiced character in Invader Studios' DAYMARE: 1998 game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-18/resident-evil-2-game-leon-voice-actor-paul-haddad-passes-away/.158727

A Certain Scientific Railgun T Anime Delays Episode 13 Due to COVID-19

Episode was originally scheduled to air on April 24

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t-anime-delays-episode-13-due-to-covid-19/.158726

Anime Expo 2020 Cancelled Due to COVID-19

2021 event slated for July 2-5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/anime-expo-2020-cancelled-due-to-covid-19/.158725

Infinite Dendrogram ‒ Episode 13

The biggest driving questions raised in this final episode revolve around the true nature of Dendrogram's world, and the way that affects how Ray and Franklin see it.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/infinite-dendrogram/episode-13/.158678

Carole & Tuesday Artists Release Message of Hope to Fans Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

'Keep on singing, and keep yourself alive.'

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-17/carole-and-tuesday-artists-release-message-of-hope-to-fans-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/.158628

San Diego Comic-Con Canceled Due to COVID-19

LA Mayor: large gatherings "unlikely" until 2021; Gamescom, Colossalcon events canceled

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/san-diego-comic-con-canceled-due-to-covid-19/.158668

Why Hasn't Anime Expo 2020 Been Canceled Yet?

Anime Expo 2020 is still - somehow - scheduled for July 2-5 in Los Angeles. Why is this gigantic show still scheduled to go on? Chris MacDonald gets into the potential reasons why.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/editorial/2020-04-17/why-hasnt-anime-expo-2020-been-canceled-yet/.158714

This Week in Games - Mama Said Cook You Out

Heidi dives deep into the ongoing maelstrom of rumors and drama surrounding the recent Cooking Mama release - plus some Jump Force news and much more!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2020-04-17/this-week-in-games-mama-said-cook-you-out/.158645

My Roommate is a Cat BD + Digital

It's definitely a cat person show, but it's also one for anybody who's anxious or understands the comfort of having an animal to make the world less scary.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-roommate-is-a-cat/bd-digital/.158708

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Anime Delays New Episodes Due to COVID-19

Season 4 reairs for next 3 weeks

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma-anime-delays-new-episodes-due-to-covid-19/.158711

Tower of God ‒ Episodes 1-2-3

This is the kind of anime where every episode feels like it's five minutes long. It's one puzzle after another for our heroes; the fun comes from trying to find the solutions along with them.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tower-of-god/episodes-1-2-3/.158680

Voice Actors Mourn Keiji Fujiwara on Twitter

"Keiji-san. I wanted to talk with you more. I always thought it would be great to have a dad like you, to become a man like you."

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-17/voice-actors-mourn-keiji-fujiwara-on-twitter/.158672

P.A. Works' Appare-Ranman! Anime Delayed Due to COVID-19

1st 3 episodes debut as scheduled with 4th episode delayed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/p.a-works-appare-ranman-anime-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.158707

Maesetsu! Anime's 2nd Promo Video Streamed

Kadokawa's original anime about comedy duos premieres this summer

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/maesetsu-anime-2nd-promo-video-streamed/.158706

Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 6-12

Final Fantasy VII Remake debuts at #1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/japan-video-game-rankings-april-6-12/.158684

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, April 6-12

Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare earned 12.5% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-april-6-12/.158641

World's End Harem: Fantasia Manga Gets Academy Spinoff Manga

Okada Andō draws manga featuring characters in modern-day school setting

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/world-end-harem-fantasia-manga-gets-academy-spinoff-manga/.158685

Fruits Basket 2nd Season Anime Casts Yuka Iguchi as Mine Kuramae

Monica Rial voices character in English dub

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/fruits-basket-2nd-season-anime-casts-yuka-iguchi-as-mine-kuramae/.158698

Funimation Co-Produces By the Grace of the Gods TV Anime Scheduled for Fall

Staff, cast, visual, teaser video revealed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/funimation-co-produces-by-the-grace-of-the-gods-tv-anime-scheduled-for-fall/.158695

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Film Delayed Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Final film in tetralogy was originally scheduled to open on June 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/evangelion-3.0-1.0-film-delayed-due-to-covid-19-concerns/.158693

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Cardfight!! Vanguard Gaiden if Anime Delayed Again to May Due to COVID-19

Anime was previously slated for April 11 premiere, then delayed to April 25

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/cardfight-vanguard-gaiden-if-anime-delayed-again-to-may-due-to-covid-19/.158682

Pokémon Adventures: Black 2 & White 2 Manga Ends

54th, 55th volume ships in Japan on May 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/pokemon-adventures-black-2-and-white-2-manga-ends/.158681

Yuruyuri Manga Gets Isekai Spinoff With Akari as Slime

Naya Minadori draws Tensei Shitara Akari dake ga Slime Datta Ken manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-17/yuruyuri-manga-gets-isekai-spinoff-with-akari-as-slime/.158675

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Light Novels Get TV Anime

Dojyomaru's isekai fantasy about boy who builds up country's economy, military launched in 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/how-a-realist-hero-rebuilt-the-kingdom-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.158683

Mr Love: Queen's Choice TV Anime's Teaser Reveals 2020 Premiere

Tomokazu Sugita, Tetsuya Kakihara, Yuuki Ono, Daisuke Hirakawa play super-powered boyfriends

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/mr-love-queen-choice-tv-anime-teaser-reveals-2020-premiere/.158679

Umibe no Étranger Boys-Love Anime Film's Teaser Shows Mio, Shun's Encounter

Taishi Murata, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka star in Akiyo Ohashi, Studio Hibari film opening on September 11

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/umibe-no-etranger-boys-love-anime-film-teaser-shows-mio-shun-encounter/.158677

Live-Action Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Show's 2nd VFX Video

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-16/live-action-keep-your-hands-off-eizouken-show-2nd-vfx-video/.158627

Im: Great Priest Imhotep's Makoto Morishita Draws 1-Shot

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-04-16/im-great-priest-imhotep-makoto-morishita-draws-1-shot/.158632

Maaya Uchida is Credited 6 Times in My Next Life as a Villainess Anime

Maaya Uchida plays the main character Catarina Claes, but in the first two episodes, she's also listed in the credits for five other roles.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-04-16/maaya-uchida-is-credited-6-times-in-my-next-life-as-a-villainess-anime/.158647

Fairy Tail RPG's Trailer Previews Guest Characters

Flare Corona, Lyon Vastia, Minerva Orland, Ultear Milkovich join game's guest cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/fairy-tail-rpg-trailer-previews-guest-characters/.158667

Plunderer ‒ Episode 14

Our heroes come full circle and Plunderer reveals the truth about Nana's origin.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/plunderer/episode-14/.158639

Jump Force Game Gets Switch Version, DLC Character Shoto Todoroki

Jump Force Deluxe Edition game launches in 2020; 2nd Character Pass debuts in spring

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/jump-force-game-gets-switch-version-dlc-character-shoto-todoroki/.158663

The Millionaire Detective - Balance: UNLIMITED ‒ Episode 1-2

The show wants to sell itself as a cop comedy, and it does with moderate success, although it's hampered by one inescapable fact: Kambe is an unrepentant asshole.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-millionaire-detective-balance-unlimited/episode-1-2/.158665

The Millionaire Detective Anime Delayed Due to Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

Episode 2 aired as scheduled, but later episodes are delayed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/the-millionaire-detective-anime-delayed-due-to-coronavirus-disease-covid-19/.158666

Masaaki Yuasa's Japan Sinks Anime Competes at Annecy

10-episode series debuts on Netflix worldwide in 2020

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/masaaki-yuasa-japan-sinks-anime-competes-at-annecy/.158655

This Week in Anime - Are Any of Those Netflix Anime Actually Good?

After two years in the game, Nick and Micchy look back at everything from the viscerally horrific A.I.C.O. -Incarnation- to the stupefying Sword Gai.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-04-16/.158633

Umma's Table GN

To say that this book can be upsetting may be understating the matter, but, if this makes sense, it's a good kind of upsetting.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/umma-table/gn/.158626

The God of High School Anime Reveals Trailer, Cast, Staff

Crunchyroll Original series stars Tatsumaru Tachibana, Kentaro Kumagai, Ayaka Ohashi

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/the-god-of-high-school-anime-reveals-trailer-cast-staff/.158648

Shunji Enomoto's Enomoto Gag Manga Gets Kickstarter for 10-Minute Anime

Campaign surpasses US$23,155 goal in 1 day, ends on May 15

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/shunji-enomoto-enomoto-gag-manga-gets-kickstarter-for-10-minute-anime/.158644

Japan Expands COVID-19 Coranavirus State of Emergency Nationwide

Tokyo, Osaka, other prefectures already under state of emergency until May 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/japan-expands-covid-19-coranavirus-state-of-emergency-nationwide/.158651

Voice Actor Keiji Fujiwara Passes Away at 55 Due to Cancer

Starred in Crayon Shin-chan, Eureka 7, Fullmetal Alchemist, Final Fantasy XV, more

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/voice-actor-keiji-fujiwara-passes-away-at-55-due-to-cancer/.158649

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

SixTONES Performs The Millionaire Detective Anime's Opening Song

Male idol group was uncredited in anime's premiere episode

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/sixtones-performs-the-millionaire-detective-anime-opening-song/.158643

Cooking Mama: Cookstar Game Publisher Responds to Licenser's Allegations

Planet Entertainment claims to be within its rights to release Cookstar despite "creative differences"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/cooking-mama-cookstar-game-publisher-responds-to-licenser-allegations/.158642

Live-Action Tonkatsu DJ Agetarō Film Casts TRF's DJ Koo as Himself

Real-life DJ teaches Agetarō turntable basics

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-04-16/live-action-tonkatsu-dj-agetaro-film-casts-trf-dj-koo-as-himself/.158637

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2 ‒ Episode 1

After a schoolyear-sized break, Kaguya, Miyuki, and the rest of the oddballs at Shuchiin Academy return for another round of high-tension, low-stakes psychological warfare.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-season-2/episode-1/.158634