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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Voice Actor Yusuke Shirai Tests Positive for COVID-19 But Is Asymptomatic

Shirai is on hiatus from work, self-quarantining at home

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-10-01/voice-actor-yusuke-shirai-tests-positive-for-covid-19-but-is-asymptomatic/.164746

Resident Evil: The Marhawa Desire's Naoki Serizawa Launches My House Is a Love Hotel Manga

Manga about college student living in love hotel launched on September 25

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-10-01/resident-evil-the-marhawa-desire-naoki-serizawa-launches-my-house-is-a-love-hotel-manga/.164731

B: The Beginning Anime's Dubbed BD Video Clips Streamed

Shout! Factory, Anime Limited offer BD/DVD on October 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-10-01/b-the-beginning-anime-dubbed-bd-video-clips-streamed/.164725

Entire Quintessential Quintuplets Season 2 Will Be Finished Before Airing, Studio Head Says

Anime director and Bibury Animation Studio founder Tensho posted on Twitter on Wednesday that the staff of Gotōbun no Hanayome ∬ (The Quintessential Quintuplets...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-10-01/entire-quintessential-quintuplets-season-2-will-be-finished-before-airing-studio-head-says/.164734

Laid-Back Camp Season 2 Visual Teases Sakura, Rin Hanging Out

The official Twitter account for the second season of the television anime of Afro's Yurucamp (Yurukyan△, Laid-Back Camp Δ) manga unveiled a new image...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-30/laid-back-camp-season-2-visual-teases-sakura-rin-hanging-out/.164742

Re:ZERO Anime's Promo Video Looks Back on Events of 1st Half of Season 2

2nd half premieres in January 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-30/re-zero-anime-promo-video-looks-back-on-events-of-1st-half-of-season-2/.164738

D4DJ Franchise Gets New Manga on October 8

Moroko Kurasaki draws manga about Happy Around! unit

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-30/d4dj-franchise-gets-new-manga-on-october-8/.164666

Cross Infinite World Licenses Reincarnated as the Last of my Kind Light Novels

1st volume debuts digitally on November 30

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-30/cross-infinite-world-licenses-reincarnated-as-the-last-of-my-kind-light-novels/.164722

The Eminence in Shadow Novel 1

What if an ordinary otaku who was obsessed with becoming the shadowy mastermind behind a secret hero group was reborn into a fantasy world in need of one but thinks he made it all up?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-eminence-in-shadow/novel-1/.163494

PriPara's Male Idol Unit WITH Get Stage Play

Play runs from December 10-12 at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-30/pripara-male-idol-unit-with-get-stage-play/.164616

Echidna's Speech from Re:ZERO Episode 37 Was Performed in One Take

Echidna is voiced by veteran voice actress Maaya Sakamoto

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-30/echidna-speech-from-re-zero-episode-37-was-performed-in-one-take/.164698

Black Clover ‒ Episode 145

With the twist at the end of this episode, what I was concerned about with the trajectory of this arc finally happened, just not quite in the direction I was expecting.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-145/.164692

Kakegurui Writer Homura Kawamoto Launches New Manga With Artist Makoto Shiozuka

Majo Taisen manga about 32 historical women fighting launches on October 24

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-30/kakegurui-writer-homura-kawamoto-launches-new-manga-with-artist-makoto-shiozuka/.164676

The Role of Memoria Freese in DanMachi World-Building

If you wrote off Memoria Freese as just another mobage, Theron Martin is here to tell you all the juicy plot details hiding inside.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-09-30/the-role-of-memoria-freese-in-danmachi-world-building/.163989

Our Most Anticipated Anime Of Fall 2020

It's the final countdown to the Fall 2020 anime season. Our critics weigh in on the series they can't wait to watch!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-09-30/our-most-anticipated-anime-of-fall-2020/.164493

Kadokawa Reorganizes Departments, Appoints Chief Anime Officer

Chief officers head company's 13 new groups

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-30/kadokawa-reorganizes-departments-appoints-chief-anime-officer/.164683

Daily Shincho: Singer ELISA Allegedly Sexually Assaulted by Manager

ELISA's contract with Smile Company talent agency terminated on Wednesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-30/daily-shincho-singer-elisa-allegedly-sexually-assaulted-by-manager/.164700

Magical Girl Special Ops Asuka Manga Starts 'Final Battle'

Manga about military magical girls launched in 2015, inspired 2019 TV anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-30/magical-girl-special-ops-asuka-manga-starts-final-battle/.164686

Hi Score Girl Manga Gets Special 1-Shot in October

Hi Score Girl DASH spinoff gets 1-issue break

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-30/hi-score-girl-manga-gets-special-1-shot-in-october/.164685

Demon Slayer Film Gets IMAX Screenings in Japan

Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train opens on October 16

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-30/demon-slayer-film-gets-imax-screenings-in-japan/.164716

Irregular at Magic High School Anime Season 2's Teaser Previews Ending Song

Miki Satō performs "Na mo Nai Hana" for anime premiering on October 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-30/irregular-at-magic-high-school-anime-season-2-teaser-previews-ending-song/.164715

Yōjo Shachō Comedy Manga About 5-Year-Old Company President Gets Anime

Odeko Fujii's social commentary manga of average little girl navigating modern life

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-30/yojo-shacho-comedy-manga-about-5-year-old-company-president-gets-anime/.164713

Cover Corp Addresses Discrepancy in Chinese Statement Regarding Virtual YouTubers Akai Haato, Kiryu Coco

VTubers suspended for 3 weeks after reportedly listing Taiwan separately from China in stats

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-30/cover-corp-addresses-discrepancy-in-chinese-statement-regarding-virtual-youtubers-akai-haato-kiryu-coco/.164691

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

WAVE!! Surfing-Themed Project's Smartphone Game Debuts This Winter

WAVE!! Surfing Yappe!! anime film trilogy also debuting in October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-30/wave-surfing-themed-project-smartphone-game-debuts-this-winter/.164687

Afterschool Bitchcraft Ecchi Comedy Manga Ends

Yū Shimizu, Kazuma Ichihara launched series in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-30/afterschool-bitchcraft-ecchi-comedy-manga-ends/.164628

Skate-Leading Stars Anime's 2nd Video Previews Opening Song, Team Sports Drama

Takuma Sakao performs opening "Chase the core" for January anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/skate-leading-stars-anime-2nd-video-previews-opening-song-team-sports-drama/.164688

Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! TV Anime Unveils Staff, Cast, January Premiere Date

Satanobu Kikuchi directs anime at Bones, Nomad with returning cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/bungo-stray-dogs-wan-tv-anime-unveils-staff-cast-january-premiere-date/.164684

Dragon Quest Tact Smartphone Tactical RPG Heads West

Trailer streamed for iOS, Android game

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/dragon-quest-tact-smartphone-tactical-rpg-heads-west/.164671

Monster Hunter Explore Smartphone Game Shuts Down in November

Successor to Monster Hunter Smart launched in 2015

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/monster-hunter-explore-smartphone-game-shuts-down-in-november/.164641

Sailor Moon 165,000 Yen Engagement Ring Gets 2nd Release

Mamoru's engagement ring to Usagi first went on sale in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-29/sailor-moon-165000-yen-engagement-ring-gets-2nd-release/.164574

Monster Girl Doctor ‒ Episode 12

I for one have been consistently surprised by the series, sometimes for the worse, but quite a few times for the better.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/monster-girl-doctor/episode-12/.164555

Funimation to Stream Talentless Nana Anime

English-subtitled trailer streamed for anime premiering on October 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/funimation-to-stream-talentless-nana-anime/.164670

Maesetsu! Anime Streams Creditless Version of Opening Sequence

Anime premieres on October 4 with Funimation stream

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/maesetsu-anime-streams-creditless-version-of-opening-sequence/.164624

Funimation to Stream The Day I Became a God, Hypnosis Mic, Warlords of Sigrdrifa Anime

Funimation begins streaming all 3 anime from Aniplex in October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/funimation-to-stream-the-day-i-became-a-god-hypnosis-mic-warlords-of-sigrdrifa-anime/.164660

Make Your Own Shonen Jump Characters With Official Online Character Creator

Online service for smartphones features My Hero Academia, Haikyu!!, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-29/make-your-own-shonen-jump-characters-with-official-online-character-creator/.164645

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 167

Following a devastating defeat at the hands of Deepa, Team 7 takes a week to lick its wounds and prep for the fight ahead.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-167/.164551

Kirakira Precure a la Mode Streaming

It has been a long time coming, but finally English-speaking anime fans are getting the chance to legally watch the unadulterated versions of some of the titles in the sprawling Pretty Cure franchise.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kirakira-precure-a-la-mode/streaming/.164361

One Piece ‒ Episode 943

We've got multiple high octane battles in progress, nearly all the major players are contributing, and the tension is still finding ways to ratchet upwards.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-943/.164549

Search Data Reveals the Top Netflix Anime Around the Globe

Streaming giant Netflix is notoriously mum about the viewing stats behind its content, but we can get a clearer idea by looking at the search data.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-29/search-data-reveals-the-top-netflix-anime-around-the-globe/.164609

Black Clover ‒ Episode 144

Apparently this business about the Devil Banishers isn't a throwaway arc after all.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-144/.164347

This Week in Anime - The Made in Abyss Movie Will Crush Your Soul

The new film Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul is a whole new level of hell as our spritely spelunkers finally come face to face with Bondrewd and his sinister machinizations.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-09-29/.164617

The God of High School ‒ Episode 13

I'm not even mad at The God of High School being so willing to brazenly rip off Dragon Ball; I'm just irritated that it rips off even the bad parts of the DBZ mythos.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-god-of-high-school/episode-13/.164627

Shadowverse Anime's Video Previews New Season's Theme Songs

LOW, Game Jikkyōsha Wakuwaku Band perform songs for season debuting on October 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/shadowverse-anime-video-previews-new-season-theme-songs/.164658

The Quintessential Quintuplets Anime Season 2 Reveals TV Ad, More Staff

Series premieres in January after COVID-19 delay

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/the-quintessential-quintuplets-anime-season-2-reveals-tv-ad-more-staff/.164659

I'm Standing on a Million Lives Anime's Video Previews Ending Song

Shanghai cosplayer Liyuu performs theme for isekai series debuting on Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/im-standing-on-a-million-lives-anime-video-previews-ending-song/.164654

BONES Animates 'Gotcha!' Pokémon Music Video With Bump of Chicken's Song

Video celebrates "The Crown Tundra" game expansion's launch on October 22

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/bones-animates-gotcha-pokemon-music-video-with-bump-of-chicken-song/.164656

Pokémon Sword/Shield Games' 'The Crown Tundra' Expansion Launches on October 22

Videos preview new features of games' 2nd of 2 new areas

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/pokemon-sword-shield-games-the-crown-tundra-expansion-launches-on-october-22/.164655

Life-Size Moving Gundam Statue's Grand Opening Now Slated for December 19

Early field tests already make US television

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/life-size-moving-gundam-statue-grand-opening-now-slated-for-december-19/.164653

Monday, September 28, 2020

Octopath Traveler Prequel Mobile Game's Trailer Previews Wealth Story

Game launches on iOS, Android on October 28 in Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/octopath-traveler-prequel-mobile-game-trailer-previews-wealth-story/.164614

NYCC Metaverse Event Lists 10 Anpanman Films Set to Stream on Tubi

Service had announced plans to stream 6 films this fall in English, Spanish

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/nycc-metaverse-event-lists-10-anpanman-films-set-to-stream-on-tubi/.164615

Harvey Awards Induct Osamu Tezuka Into Hall of Fame

Ceremony to stream during NYCC Metaverse on October 8-11

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-29/harvey-awards-induct-osamu-tezuka-into-hall-of-fame/.164618

Violet Evergarden Film Stays at #2 in 2nd Weekend, Eizouken Debuts at #5

Shin-chan at #3, Doraemon at #7, F/SN: Heaven's Feel at #9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/violet-evergarden-film-stays-at-no.2-in-2nd-weekend-eizouken-debuts-at-no.5/.164619

A Certain Scientific Railgun T ‒ Episode 25

While the episode is not as comprehensive in wrapping things up as I might have hoped, it nonetheless puts a feel-good cap on things and provides a generally satisfying conclusion for now.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t/episode-25/.164498

Noblesse Manhwa Gets Smartphone Game

Anime debuts on Crunchyroll on October 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/noblesse-manhwa-gets-smartphone-game/.164589

The Best (And Worst) Anime of Summer 2020

Summer has fallen and it's time for autumn to rise! ANN's editorial team looks back at the hottest series of the season and which turned out to be real stinkers.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-09-28/the-best-anime-of-summer-2020/.164492

The Misfit of Demon King Academy ‒ Episode 13

In the end, if you were watching this series just for the catharsis of watching Anos beat down the fools who stood against him, this isn't a terrible episode—in fact, it probably left you feeling satisfied as a series finale.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy/episode-13/.164558

The Fairy Tale of Inuyasha: 20 Years Later

Ahead of the highly anticipated Yashahime premiere, Christopher Inoa revisits the classic that ushered in a new wave of anime fans.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-09-28/the-fairy-tale-of-inuyasha-20-years-later/.164481

Shin-Ei Animation, 81 Produce Announce Idolls! TV Anime for January Premiere

Aina Rutō, Ami Mizuno, Shiori Hanaoka, Ruka Yashiro star in series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/shin-ei-animation-81-produce-announce-idolls-tv-anime-for-january-premiere/.164588

hololive Virtual YouTubers Akai Haato, Kiryu Coco Suspended For 3 Weeks Due to 'Inappropriate Remarks'

Cover Corp issues formal apology after VTubers imply Taiwan is separate country from China

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-28/hololive-virtual-youtubers-akai-haato-kiryu-coco-suspended-for-3-weeks-due-to-inappropriate-remarks/.164560

Yakuza: Like a Dragon Game Moves Up Western Launch to November 10

Game launches for PS5 on March 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/yakuza-like-a-dragon-game-moves-up-western-launch-to-november-10/.164587

Kodansha Comics to Release Full Shaman King Manga on ComiXology on October 6

Shaman King: Zero, Shaman King Flowers, Shaman King: Red Crimson. also launch in October

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/kodansha-comics-to-release-full-shaman-king-manga-on-comixology-on-october-6/.164583

WFS, Houbunsha Launch Manga Time Kirara Comics App on Facebook

Launch titles: Hidamari Sketch, K-ON!, Kin-iro Mosaic, Is the order a rabbit?, Urara Meirochō, The Demon Girl Next Door

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/wfs-houbunsha-launch-manga-time-kirara-comics-app-on-facebook/.164575

Violet Evergarden: The Movie Anime Marks 3rd Week With New Promo Video

Violet Evergarden film earns 810 million yen, offers 4th text short story to filmgoers

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/violet-evergarden-the-movie-anime-marks-3rd-week-with-new-promo-video/.164584

8 People Arrested on Suspicion of Selling Fake Demon Slayer Figures in Japan

5 of accused allegedly sold 44 figures for 57,980 yen

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/8-people-arrested-on-suspicion-of-selling-fake-demon-slayer-figures-in-japan/.164569

Dropkick on My Devil! Anime to Start Crowdfunding Towards Season 3

Backers can make cameos, create titles for episodes or the entire as-yet-unannounced season

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/dropkick-on-my-devil-anime-to-start-crowdfunding-towards-season-3/.164580

Saikyō Kamizmode Anime Premieres Online, TV Airing Debuts on October 9

1st half of 1st episode available now worldwide

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/saikyo-kamizmode-anime-premieres-online-tv-airing-debuts-on-october-9/.164579

Live-Action The Full-Time Wife Escapist Project Returns as Special

New Year's special will be based on 10th, 11th volumes of Tsunami Umino's manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/live-action-the-full-time-wife-escapist-project-returns-as-special/.164557

TIFF Screens 'Josee, The Tiger and the Fish,' Looking for Magical Doremi

Festival takes place on October 31-November 9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/tiff-screens-josee-the-tiger-and-the-fish-looking-for-magical-doremi/.164556

Gundam Aggressor Manga Resumes After 3-Month Hiatus

Manga went on hiatus in June due to author Daichi Banjou recovering from illness

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/gundam-aggressor-manga-resumes-after-3-month-hiatus/.164554

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 14-20

Detective Conan again tops list with 10.5% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-september-14-20/.164553

One Peace Books Licenses Farming Life in Another World Manga

1st volume ships on October 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/one-peace-books-licenses-farming-life-in-another-world-manga/.164542

Sunday, September 27, 2020

Violet Evergarden: The Movie Anime Earns 810 Milion Yen in 1st 10 Days

Film sold 560,000 tickets as of Sunday, offers new text short story on Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/violet-evergarden-the-movie-anime-earns-810-milion-yen-in-1st-10-days/.164559

Live-Action Way of the Househusband Show Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artist

Michiko Tanaka, MEGUMI, Jun Hashimoto, Junpei Yasui, more join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-28/live-action-way-of-the-househusband-show-reveals-more-cast-theme-song-artist/.164550

bb Kuroda's 'A Channel' High School Slice-of-Life Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

Manga launched in 2008, inspired TV anime in 2011

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/bb-kuroda-a-channel-high-school-slice-of-life-manga-ends-in-3-chapters/.164552

Power Rangers Dino Fury Reveals Cast, Trailer

Russel Curry, Kai Moya, Hunter Deno star in 28th Power Rangers season

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/power-rangers-dino-fury-reveals-cast-trailer/.164543

Lapis Re:LiGHTs

The series does have somewhat of a plotline, though it is thin and typically functions to link other components together rather than guide the story.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lapis-re-lights/episodes-1-12/.164381

Gear Up with Bags Designed like Fate/Grand Order's Gilgamesh, Mash's Weapons

Mash's shield has previously inspired a phone charger and a wrist cushion. The Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia merchandise allows you...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-27/gear-up-with-bags-designed-like-fate-grand-order-gilgamesh-mash-weapons/.164451

Soredake ga Neck Workplace TV Anime Briefly Listed With More Cast

Tsubasa Kizu, Ui Hinagata, Taisei Nishino, Taiga Fukazawa cast in story about convenience store workers

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/soredake-ga-neck-workplace-tv-anime-briefly-listed-with-more-cast/.164491

TMS Entertainment, Japan's Quebico Produce Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness CG Anime Series

Quebico founded by Resident Evil: Vendetta co-producer Kei Miyamoto in 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/tms-entertainment-japan-quebico-produce-resident-evil-infinite-darkness-cg-anime-series/.164546

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Game's New DLC to Feature Golden Frieza

"New Power Awakens - Part 2" DLC launches this fall

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/dragon-ball-z-kakarot-game-new-dlc-to-feature-golden-frieza/.164468

The Promised Neverland Manga Gets New 1-Shot

This year's 43rd issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu will publish a special one-shot...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-27/the-promised-neverland-manga-gets-new-1-shot/.164539

Let's! Haikyu!? Spinoff Gag Manga Resumes on Shonen Jump+

Retsu launched 4-panel manga in 2014, manga went on hiatus in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/let-haikyu-spinoff-gag-manga-resumes-on-shonen-jump/.164469

Show By Rock!! Stars!! TV Anime's Teaser Reveals Composers, January Premiere

Yasuharu Takanashi (Team-MAX), Funta7, and Akiya Suzuki (Team-MAX) score music

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/show-by-rock-stars-tv-anime-teaser-reveals-composers-january-premiere/.164545

Capcom Confirms Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Netflix CG Mini-Series

CG mini-series featuring Leon, Claire slated for next year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/capcom-confirms-resident-evil-infinite-darkness-netflix-cg-mini-series/.164544

Twittering Birds Never Fly Original Anime Disc Slated for March 21

The official Twitter account for the anime franchise based on Kou Yoneda's Twittering Birds Never Fly (Saezuru Tori wa Habatakanai) manga revealed on Friday...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-27/twittering-birds-never-fly-original-anime-disc-slated-for-march-21/.164541

Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken Tamashii no Kizuna Smartphone Game's 2nd Trailer Streamed

iOS/Andrioid game launches next year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/dragon-quest-dai-no-daiboken-tamashii-no-kizuna-smartphone-game-2nd-trailer-streamed/.164540

Scarlet Nexus Game Reveals 2nd Protagonist, New Trailer

New game by former developers of Tales of series launches on PS5/4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/scarlet-nexus-game-reveals-2nd-protagonist-new-trailer/.164538

Violet Evergarden Novel Author Writes Story Scenarios for Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Game Updates

Game to get 4 free updates about Sinon, Tiese, Selka, Silica; 1 paid update

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/violet-evergarden-novel-author-writes-story-scenarios-for-sword-art-online-alicization-lycoris-game-updates/.164537

Grisaia: Chronos Rebellion Smartphone Game Launches This Fall

App also gets manga adaptation starting in November

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/grisaia-chronos-rebellion-smartphone-game-launches-this-fall/.164534

Koei Tecmo Reveals Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires Game, Dynasty Warriors Smartphone Game

Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires releases in early 2021 for PS5/4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Steam

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/koei-tecmo-reveals-dynasty-warriors-9-empires-game-dynasty-warriors-smartphone-game/.164532

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Panzer Dragoon: Remake Game Launches for PS4 on September 28

New trailer also streamed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/panzer-dragoon-remake-game-launches-for-ps4-on-september-28/.164530

Kunimitsu Joins Tekken 7 Game as Part of 4th Season Pass

Character and new stage launch this fall

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/kunimitsu-joins-tekken-7-game-as-part-of-4th-season-pass/.164529

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy Game Also Gets PS5 Release

Game also releases for PS4, Switch, Steam this winter

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/atelier-ryza-2-lost-legends-and-the-secret-fairy-game-also-gets-ps5-release/.164528

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Switch Game's New Trailer Previews Gameplay

Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors-style game launches on November 20

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-27/hyrule-warriors-age-of-calamity-switch-game-new-trailer-previews-gameplay/.164527

Netflix Streams Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy - Earthrise Season's Teaser

Polygon Pictures' 2nd of 3 CG seasons based on Hasbro's Transformers: War for Cybertron toys

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/netflix-streams-transformers-war-for-cybertron-trilogy-earthrise-season-teaser/.164526

Netflix Portugal Briefly Listed Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness CG Film

The official Twitter account for Netflix Portugal posted a teaser trailer for Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, a CG film slated for next year. However,...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-26/netflix-portugal-briefly-listed-resident-evil-infinite-darkness-cg-film/.164525

Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne Game's New Trailer Reveals January 29 Launch in N. America, February 5 in Europe

Also introduces characters voiced by Sora Amamiya, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Aya Hirano, more

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/re-zero-starting-life-in-another-world-the-prophecy-of-the-throne-game-new-trailer-reveals-january-29-launch-in-n-america-february-5-in-europe/.164520

Katana Maidens: Toji no Miko - Tomoshibi Anime Unveils 2nd Video, More Staff, Song Artists, October 25 Debut

6 main cast members sing "blurry shadow" theme for two-part OVA

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/katana-maidens-toji-no-miko-tomoshibi-anime-unveils-2nd-video-more-staff-song-artists-october-25-debut/.164519

Konami Releases Metal Gear, Castlevania, Contra Games for PC via GOG

Releases include Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, Super C games

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/konami-releases-metal-gear-castlevania-contra-games-for-pc-via-gog/.164506

Edens Zero Game Project Includes Both 3D Action RPG for Consoles, Mobile RPG

Konami develops game based on Hiro Mashima's manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/edens-zero-game-project-includes-both-3d-action-rpg-for-consoles-mobile-rpg/.164513

J.C. Staff Produces Edens Zero TV Anime for April 2021 Debut

Fairy Tail director Shinji Ishihara returns as chief director for new anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/j.c-staff-produces-edens-zero-tv-anime-for-april-2021-debut/.164514

Adachi and Shimamura Anime's 2 Character Promo Videos Streamed

Anime premieres on October 8

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/adachi-and-shimamura-anime-2-character-promo-videos-streamed/.164517

Square Enix Releases SaGa Collection Game Bundle for Switch on December 15

Collection features 3 Final Fantasy Legend games in Japanese, English

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/square-enix-releases-saga-collection-game-bundle-for-switch-on-december-15/.164516

Shadowverse: Champion's Battle Switch Game's 2nd Trailer Streamed

Cygames launches new game on November 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/shadowverse-champion-battle-switch-game-2nd-trailer-streamed/.164515

Ni no Kuni: Cross World Game's English-Subtitled 'Teaser Tour' Video Streamed

Netmarble's smartphone game launches later this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/ni-no-kuni-cross-world-game-english-subtitled-teaser-tour-video-streamed/.164510

Megaton Musashi Game's TGS 2020 Trailer Streamed

New multimedia project to include game, anime, toys

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/megaton-musashi-game-tgs-2020-trailer-streamed/.164511

fault - milestone two side: below Game's Long Promo Video Streamed

Also: fault - milestone two side: above game to get Switch release in December

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/fault-milestone-two-side-below-game-long-promo-video-streamed/.164507

Level-5's Megaton Musashi Robot TV Anime to Premiere Next Summer

Project also includes Switch/PS4/smartphone RPG, Bandai toys

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/level-5-megaton-musashi-robot-tv-anime-to-premiere-next-summer/.164508

Fire Force Anime Season 2 Previews Haijima Arc, Kana-Boon Song in Video

Pelican Fanclub to perform new ending theme

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/fire-force-anime-season-2-previews-haijima-arc-kana-boon-song-in-video/.164497

Friday, September 25, 2020

Psikyo Shooting Collection Game Bundle to Get PS5 Release

Collection to include Strikers 1945, Gunbird, Samurai Aces, more

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/psikyo-shooting-collection-game-bundle-to-get-ps5-release/.164504

Sega Announces Virtua Fighter x eSports Project

Trailer streamed for 3D fighting game series' eSports project that commemorates Sega's 60th anniversary

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/sega-announces-virtua-fighter-x-esports-project/.164495

Captain Tsubasa Smartphone AR Soccer Game Launches in Europe on September 30, Asia/Oceania on October 15

Developer miraire announced on Friday that the Captain Tsubasa franchise's Tsubasa+ smartphone augmented reality game will launch in Spain, France, Italy,...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-26/captain-tsubasa-smartphone-ar-soccer-game-launches-in-europe-on-september-30-asia-oceania-on-october-15/.164494

R-Type Final 2 Game Delayed to Spring 2021

PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch, PC game gets demo in 1st half of 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-26/r-type-final-2-game-delayed-to-spring-2021/.164490

PQube to Release Gal*Gun Returns Game for Switch, Xbox One, Steam in 2021

Inti Creates' launches in Japan on Switch, Xbox One on January 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/pqube-to-release-gal-gun-returns-game-for-switch-xbox-one-steam-in-2021/.164501

Kaleidoscope of Phantasm Prison Game Delayed to December 17

Game from Ryukishi07, Itaru Hinoue was previously slated for November 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/kaleidoscope-of-phantasm-prison-game-delayed-to-december-17/.164500

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Anime Season 2 to Premiere on January 5 After COVID-19 Delay

Crunchyroll, Funimation to stream new season, with English dub on Funimation

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-anime-season-2-to-premiere-on-january-5-after-covid-19-delay/.164496

Rent-A-Girlfriend ‒ Episode 12

Y'know, it's my fault, really. I'm the one who foolishly thought that with a character finally learning the central secret of the series, leading into the season finale, something would actually happen.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rent-a-girlfriend/episode-12/.164489

Kemono Friends 3 Smartphone Game Celebrates 1st Anniversary With New Illustrations

Game launched on September 24 last year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-25/kemono-friends-3-smartphone-game-celebrates-1st-anniversary-with-new-illustrations/.164432

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Fifth Plate ‒ Episode 13

I understand that the story was going for a happy ending, but seeing Erina willingly ignore all of the horrors both Azami and Mana inflicted upon her just doesn't sit right with me.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma-the-fifth-plate/episode-13/.164488

Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Anime Gets 2nd Season

12th/final episode of 1st season premiered on Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/uzaki-chan-wants-to-hang-out-anime-gets-2nd-season/.164477

Capcom 'Looking Into' Offering Resident Evil Village on PS4, Xbox One

Producer Tsuyoshi Kanda: Cannot make any promises

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/capcom-looking-into-offering-resident-evil-village-on-ps4-xbox-one/.164473

Spice & Wolf VR 2 Anime to Support PS VR, PC, Switch, Oculus Rift/Go

Anime "probably" supports Valve Index, Windows Mixed Reality

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/spice-and-wolf-vr-2-anime-to-support-ps-vr-pc-switch-oculus-rift-go/.164474

Natalie Briefly Lists My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Game

2021 Otomate game centers on Catarina's encounter with pirate

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/natalie-briefly-lists-my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-game/.164472

The World Ends With You Anime Reveals More Cast, New Visual

Kenjiro Tsuda, Satomi Arai, more join cast for series premiering in 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/the-world-ends-with-you-anime-reveals-more-cast-new-visual/.164470

Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki Anime's 3rd Season Confirmed for 2021

2nd season of anime centering on high school students in Nagoya debuted in January

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/yatogame-chan-kansatsu-nikki-anime-3rd-season-confirmed-for-2021/.164460

Boys Be... Artist Hiroyuki Tamakoshi Launches New Manga

Manga centers on useless office worker, perfect wife

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/boys-be-artist-hiroyuki-tamakoshi-launches-new-manga/.164236

Haikyu!! To The Top Anime's New Promo Video, New Visual Revealed

Haruichi Furudate draws new visual

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/haikyu-to-the-top-anime-new-promo-video-new-visual-revealed/.164466

3D CG Anime 'OBSOLETE' Gets Manga

Yoshihiro Sono draws manga based on Gen Urobuchi "real robot" mecha series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/3d-cg-anime-obsolete-gets-manga/.164455

Go! Go! 5 Jiden Game Neptune re★Verse Game's 1st Promo Video Reveals December 17 Debut

New version of Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 Plus with upgrades will be franchise's 1st title for PS5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/go-go-5-jiden-game-neptune-re-verse-game-1st-promo-video-reveals-december-17-debut/.164461

D.N.Angel Manga Has Only 'A Few Chapters' Left

Complete Edition of manga volumes will begin in January 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/d.n.angel-manga-has-only-a-few-chapters-left/.164453

MoCa News Site Briefly Lists 3rd Season for Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki Anime

The MoCa News website posted an article to report on a third television anime season based on Masaki Ando's Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki (Yatogame-chan...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-25/moca-news-site-briefly-lists-3rd-season-for-yatogame-chan-kansatsu-nikki-anime/.164462

Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 14-20

Super Mario 3D All-Stars debuts at #1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/japan-video-game-rankings-september-14-20/.164445

Crunchyroll Adds Eiken Anime to Catalog

Media Blasters recently released 2-episode OVA in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/crunchyroll-adds-eiken-anime-to-catalog/.164443

Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken Xross Blade Arcade Game Debuts in Late October

Game based on Riku Sanjō, Kôji Inada manga also inspiring new manga on October 1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/dragon-quest-dai-no-daiboken-xross-blade-arcade-game-debuts-in-late-october/.164442

Nioh 2 Game's 'Darkness in the Capital' DLC Launches on October 15

DLC adds story, enemy types, items, weapons

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/nioh-2-game-darkness-in-the-capital-dlc-launches-on-october-15/.164440

Thursday, September 24, 2020

R-Type Final 2 Game Gets Xbox Series X Release

Game also slated for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/r-type-final-2-game-gets-xbox-series-x-release/.164441

Bushiroad Reveals New Road59 Mixed Media Project About Yakuza

Underworld urban fantasy centers on 4 yakuza groups vying for control in Tokyo ward

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-25/bushiroad-reveals-new-road59-mixed-media-project-about-yakuza/.164447

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199, 2202 Anime Series Get Compilation Film in January

120-minute film with commentary from main writer Harutoshi Fukui, new animation shots

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/star-blazers-space-battleship-yamato-2199-2202-anime-series-get-compilation-film-in-january/.164444

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax Anime Gets Game

Previous 2 anime seasons inspired 2013, 2016 PS Vita games

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/my-teen-romantic-comedy-snafu-climax-anime-gets-game/.164439

Hyperdimension Neptunia Anime Compilation, OVA Launch on Steam

2 compilation anime debuted streaming in Japan in May; Summer Vacation OVA debuted in July 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/hyperdimension-neptunia-anime-compilation-ova-launch-on-steam/.164438

Sentai Filmworks Licenses Is the order a rabbit? BLOOM Anime

Franchise's 3rd season premieres on October 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/sentai-filmworks-licenses-is-the-order-a-rabbit-bloom-anime/.164436

Samurai Shodown Game Gets Release for Xbox Series X/S

Microsoft's new consoles ship on November 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/samurai-shodown-game-gets-release-for-xbox-series-x-s/.164430

Scarlet Nexus Game's Music Video Streamed

Video features The Oral Cigarettes' song "Dream in Drive"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/scarlet-nexus-game-music-video-streamed/.164416

Happinet Releases Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia Game for PS4 on December 10 Worldwide

Game gets "major updates" based on player feedback "close" to launch

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/happinet-releases-brigandine-the-legend-of-runersia-game-for-ps4-on-december-10-worldwide/.164415

BEM: Become Human Film's Promo Video Recaps BEM Anime Series

Kiyoshi Kobayashi, voice of Bem in 1968 Yōkai Ningen Bem anime, to narrate film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/bem-become-human-film-promo-video-recaps-bem-anime-series/.164374

Nekopara Vol. 4 Game's Promo Videos Reveal December Debut for PS4, Switch

Steam release will include English subtitles

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/nekopara-vol-4-game-promo-videos-reveal-december-debut-for-ps4-switch/.164412

Dragon Quest XI S Game Reveals TGS Trailer, 6 Million Copies Shipped

Game will also release on Epic Games Store on December 4 alongside PS4, Xbox One, Steam, Microsoft Store

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/dragon-quest-xi-s-game-reveals-tgs-trailer-6-million-copies-shipped/.164408

Live-Action Seiho Boys' High School! Series Adds 4 More Cast Members

Hiyori Sakurada, Mizuki Kayashima both play "Erika" characters in series premiering on October 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/live-action-seiho-boys-high-school-series-adds-4-more-cast-members/.164405

Mega Man X Series' Smartphone Game Slated for Japan This Fall

Rockman X DiVE side-scrolling game features "what-if" story

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/mega-man-x-series-smartphone-game-slated-for-japan-this-fall/.164346

New Monster Strike 'Interactive Anime' Hareruya: Unmei no Sentaku Announced for September 28

Viewers will be able to choose anime's ending

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/new-monster-strike-interactive-anime-hareruya-unmei-no-sentaku-announced-for-september-28/.164403

D3 Publisher to Release Abyss of the Sacrifice Game on Nintendo Switch, Steam in English

Enhanced ports of PSP game launches on December 17

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/d3-publisher-to-release-abyss-of-the-sacrifice-game-on-nintendo-switch-steam-in-english/.164402

Shonen Jump Magazine to Publish Demon Slayer Spinoff Manga in October

2-chapter manga about Kyōjurō Rengoku runs on October 12, 17

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/shonen-jump-magazine-to-publish-demon-slayer-spinoff-manga-in-october/.164401

Aleste Collection PS4/Switch Game Compilation Bundles 5th Game Gear Micro Color Variant

Compilation with Aleste, GG Aleste, GG Aleste II, Power Strike II games launches on December 24

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/aleste-collection-ps4-switch-game-compilation-bundles-5th-game-gear-micro-color-variant/.164338

Assault Lily Bouquet Anime's Video Previews Theme Songs

BanG Dream!'s RAISE A SUILEN performs opening theme, Hikaru Akao performs ending theme

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/assault-lily-bouquet-anime-video-previews-theme-songs/.164395

Rock Band saji Performs Kimi wa Kanata Anime Film's Theme Song

Anime film opens in Japan on November 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/rock-band-saji-performs-kimi-wa-kanata-anime-film-theme-song/.164376

'Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World' Anime's Videos Highlight 2 Protagonists

Yūsuke Kobayashi, Sora Amamiya play protagonists in October 7 anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/our-last-crusade-or-the-rise-of-a-new-world-anime-videos-highlight-2-protagonists/.164377

Akira Volume 1 Is 1st Kodansha Manga to Get 100th Printing

Iconic sci-fi manga shipped 36 years ago

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/akira-volume-1-is-1st-kodansha-manga-to-get-100th-printing/.164392

Love Live! Sunshine!! Releases Wacky Music Video for Ruby Kurosawa's 1st Solo Album

Onkun Suko produces video with art style reminiscent of Pop Team Epic

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-24/love-live-sunshine-releases-wacky-music-video-for-ruby-kurosawa-1st-solo-album/.164315

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Nintendo Confirms, Releases Kirby Fighters 2 Game for Switch

Fighting game available exclusively on Nintendo eShop

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/nintendo-confirms-releases-kirby-fighters-2-game-for-switch/.164386

2nd Touken Ranbu Musical's New Version Canceled Due to COVID-19

Musical was scheduled to run in Tokyo, Fukuoka, Kyoto in September-November

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/2nd-touken-ranbu-musical-new-version-canceled-due-to-covid-19/.164380

1st Princess Principal Sequel Film Opens on February 11 After COVID-19 Delay

1st Crown Handler film delayed from April 21

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/1st-princess-principal-sequel-film-opens-on-february-11-after-covid-19-delay/.164384

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Will Be 8th Jump Manga to Top 100 Million in Circulation

After KochiKame, Dragon Ball, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Slam Dunk, One Piece, Naruto, Bleach

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-24/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-will-be-8th-jump-manga-to-top-100-million-in-circulation/.164383

Laid-Back Camp TV Anime's 2nd Season Unveils New Visual

The official Twitter account for the second season of the television anime of Afro's Yurucamp (Yurukyan△, Laid-Back Camp Δ) manga unveiled a new image...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-23/laid-back-camp-tv-anime-2nd-season-unveils-new-visual/.164382

Violet Evergarden: The Movie Debuts at #2

Crayon Shin-chan film at #3, Doraemon at #6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/violet-evergarden-the-movie-debuts-at-no.2/.164378

Attack on Titan The Final Season Anime Premieres on December 7

Funimation, Crunchyroll streams anime in English later this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/attack-on-titan-the-final-season-anime-premieres-on-december-7/.164375

North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 20-26

Wasteful Days of High School Girls, Jungle de Ikou! anime; If Witch, Then Which?, Last Round Arthurs manga ship

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/north-american-anime-manga-releases-september-20-26/.164326

Our Dreams At Dusk's Yuhki Kamatani Launches New Manga in October

Hiraeth wa Tabiji no Hate manga begins with immortal man, god meeting girl who wants to die

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/our-dreams-at-dusk-yuhki-kamatani-launches-new-manga-in-october/.164340

Draw Two Sips of Your Favorite Beverage with Yu-Gi-Oh!'s Pot of Greed, Pot of Avarice Cups

The Pot of Greed spell card from the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game comes with a simple three-word description explaining its use: "draw 2 cards". As such,...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-23/draw-two-sips-of-your-favorite-beverage-with-yu-gi-oh-s-pot-of-greed-pot-of-avarice-cups/.164313

You Got Me, Sempai! Manga Ends in October

Kodansha Comics publishes manga digitally in English

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/you-got-me-sempai-manga-ends-in-october/.164343

The Legend of Dororo and Hyakkimaru Volume 1

The primary struggle of the definition of humanity is a big part of what makes this work effective.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-legend-of-dororo-and-hyakkimaru/volume-1/.163094

Given (Movie)

Given isn't just about cute and fluffy first love or teenage angst; there are some murkier aspects of romantic relationships being explored here.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/given/.164044

The Promised Neverland Artist Draws Illustration for Fashion Magazine Cover

8 manga artists also draw latest fashion for 'Power of Manga' feature

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-23/the-promised-neverland-artist-draws-illustration-for-fashion-magazine-cover/.164274

Fruits Basket ‒ Episode 50

The good news: Fruits Basket Season 3 will be here in 2021! The bad news: that means we have to sit with Kureno's shocking cliffhanger for at least a couple of months.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-50/.164341

Inuyasha Spinoff Anime Yashahime to Stream on Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hulu

Sub premieres on October 3 with dub "shortly after"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/inuyasha-spinoff-anime-yashahime-to-stream-on-crunchyroll-funimation-hulu/.164364

How Bloom Into You Defies and Reinforces Yuri Tropes

Writer Nicki “YuriMother” Bauman looks back on the pivotal romance series and why it's so important to the yuri sub-genre.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-09-23/how-bloom-into-you-defies-and-reinforces-yuri-tropes/.163504

'Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!' Live-Action Show Reveals More Cast

Kōdai Asaka, Yūtarō, Takuya Kusakawa, Ryō Satō, Suzunosuke join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/cherry-magic-thirty-years-of-virginity-can-make-you-a-wizard-live-action-show-reveals-more-cast/.164360

Beastars Manga Ends in 3 Chapters, Anime Casts Yuuki Kaji

Yuuki Kaji to play Pina in anime's 2nd season

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/beastars-manga-ends-in-3-chapters-anime-casts-yuuki-kaji/.164311

D4DJ First Mix Anime Reveals 8 More Cast Members

Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, YouTube, more also stream October series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/d4dj-first-mix-anime-reveals-8-more-cast-members/.164353

Log Horizon Anime's 3rd Season Premieres on January 13

NHK announced on Wednesday that Log Horizon: Entaku Hōkai (Log Horizon: Fall of the Round Table), the third season of the television anime based on author...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-23/log-horizon-anime-3rd-season-premieres-on-january-13/.164359

Noblesse Anime Casts DA-5 Special Forces Unit

Jun Kasama, Katsumi Fukuhara, Hiroki Yamada join fall anime of dark fantasy manhwa

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/noblesse-anime-casts-da-5-special-forces-unit/.164358

Dogeza de Tanondemita Sexual Comedy Anime's Video Reveals More Staff, Theme Song, October 14 Debut

Yui Ogura, Saika Kitamori, Akane Kaida, Tomokazu Sugita sing theme as their characters

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/dogeza-de-tanondemita-sexual-comedy-anime-video-reveals-more-staff-theme-song-october-14-debut/.164355

Funimation Streams D4DJ First Mix Anime, Which Debuts in Japan on October 30

Bushiroad's D4DJ project also includes rhythm game app debuting on October 25

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/funimation-streams-d4dj-first-mix-anime-which-debuts-in-japan-on-october-30/.164351

Violet Evergarden: The Movie Anime Earns 559 Milion Yen in 1st 5 Days

Film opened last Friday, sold 390,000 tickets as of Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/violet-evergarden-the-movie-anime-earns-559-milion-yen-in-1st-5-days/.164349

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Death Come True Game's PS4 Version Delayed

The official Twitter account for the Death Come True game announced on Wednesday that the game's PlayStation 4 version is delayed to an as-yet undecided...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-23/death-come-true-game-ps4-version-delayed/.164348

Nintendo Site Lists 'Kirby Fighters 2' Game for Switch

Nintendo's website is listing a "Kirby Fighters 2" game for its Switch system. The listing has the price of US$19.99, but does not reveal a release date....

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-23/nintendo-site-lists-kirby-fighters-2-game-for-switch/.164345

Dokapon UP! Mugen no Roulette Game Posts Video With Utawarerumono Characters

Utawarerumono-themed Dokapon PS4/Switch game ships December 10 in Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-23/dokapon-up-mugen-no-roulette-game-posts-video-with-utawarerumono-characters/.164344

3rd Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel Film Earns 1.7 Billion Yen for Trilogy's Highest Box Office

Film has sold 1.06 million tickets since August 15 opening

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-22/3rd-fate-stay-night-heaven-feel-film-earns-1.7-billion-yen-for-trilogy-highest-box-office/.164342

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar Gets Her Gundam (Fanart)

Congresswoman Omar shares picture of herself with Gundam

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-22/u.s-representative-ilhan-omar-gets-her-gundam/.164339

Rent-A-Girlfriend ‒ Episode 11

I anticipated learning more about just why Mami is the way she is, and I'm still kind of hoping that happens now that the show's remembered she exists.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rent-a-girlfriend/episode-11/.164217

Fruits Basket ‒ Episode 49

This week on Fruits Basket, Yuki got a chance to show off the emotional intelligence he's picked up from Tohru in two different scenarios that would have both previously left him flummoxed.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket/episode-49/.164074

HIDIVE Adds Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Anime to Catalog

Anime begins streaming subbed/dubbed on September 29

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-22/hidive-adds-moribito-guardian-of-the-spirit-anime-to-catalog/.164337

Azur Lane: Crosswave Game's Switch Version Heads West in 2021

Opening movie streamed for game launching in Japan on September 17

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-22/azur-lane-crosswave-game-switch-version-heads-west-in-2021/.164336

The God of High School ‒ Episode 12

No amount of flashy spectacle can save this calamity of a story from itself at this point, and believe me, the show tries its best.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-god-of-high-school/episode-12/.164310

Digimon Adventure: ‒ Episode 16

So then this week's episode theoretically deals with the kids ending up somewhere very familiar to them which ironically leaves us as viewers in that sweet, sweet uncharted territory.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/digimon-adventure/episode-16/.164253

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

Once the training wheels come off and its gameplay opens up, however, Aegis Rim goes from a good game to a great one.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/playstation-4/13-sentinels/aegis-rim/.164316

Monster Girl Doctor ‒ Episode 11

This was a pretty good episode overall. In some ways it was not as engaging emotionally as things have been with, say, Sapphentite or Tisalia, but it was an interesting attempt to try and give Arahnia a bit more depth.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/monster-girl-doctor/episode-11/.164256

This Week in Anime - Time to Get Decked

Deca-Dence is revving up for its big finale this week and the show has certainly gone some places. Human avatars, penal colonies that shovel literal shit, and hope that the system that grinds its people to dust can be overthrown.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-09-22/.164300

One Piece ‒ Episode 942

Seeing Sanji and Zoro back together again and arguing like old times feels great, and it's a reminder of how much these times of separation for the crew really impact the viewer.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-942/.164255

Funimation to Stream Attack on Titan The Final Season Anime With Subtitles, Dub

Subbed version debuts in U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland simultaneously with Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-22/funimation-to-stream-attack-on-titan-the-final-season-anime-with-subtitles-dub/.164331

Lupin III THE FIRST CG Anime Film's Teaser Video Previews Dub

Tony Oliver, Richard Epcar, Lex Lang, Michelle Ruff, star in dub

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-22/lupin-iii-the-first-cg-anime-film-teaser-video-previews-dub/.164329

Uma Musume Pretty Derby TV Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2021

The official live-streamed Poka Live TV Vol. 1 program for Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise announced on Tuesday that the second season of the...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-22/uma-musume-pretty-derby-tv-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-2021/.164328

MAPPA's Taiso Samurai TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Video, Visual

Atsuko Tanaka, Kotono Mitsuishi, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroyuki Yoshino, more join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-22/mappa-taiso-samurai-tv-anime-reveals-more-cast-video-visual/.164327

Physical PS4, Xbox One Release for Katamari Damacy Reroll Game Listed for N. America

Both releases slated for November 20

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-22/physical-ps4-xbox-one-release-for-katamari-damacy-reroll-game-listed-for-n-america/.164317

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds Smartphone MMORPG's Animated Teaser Posted

Smartphone game debuts later this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-22/ni-no-kuni-cross-worlds-smartphone-mmorpg-animated-teaser-posted/.164321

Monday, September 21, 2020

New Wixoss TV Anime Unveils Teaser, Title, Cast, Staff, Story, January Delay

Saya Fukuzumi, Haruka Shiraishi, Shizuku Hoshinoya star in anime about virtual Diva Battles

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-22/new-wixoss-tv-anime-unveils-teaser-title-cast-staff-story-january-delay/.164318

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 166

Team 7 faces off against a duo of next-level foes in an action-heavy Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-166/.164257

One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Game's Video Previews DLC Character Urouge

Game's "Character Pack 2" DLC including X Drake, Killer, Urouge launches this fall

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-21/one-piece-pirate-warriors-4-game-video-previews-dlc-character-urouge/.164308

HIDIVE to Stream 'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?' Anime's 3rd Season

Series begins streaming on October 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-21/hidive-to-stream-is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-anime-3rd-season/.164306

Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ‒ Episode 11

This week's episode of Uzaki-chan is titled “Does Sakurai Want to Hang Out, Too?”, but it's a question that hardly needs asking at this point.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/uzaki-chan-wants-to-hang-out/episode-11/.164243

Funimation Adds Record of Grancrest War, God Eater, Oreshura Anime

Also: Nanana's Buried Treasure, World Conquest Zvezda Plot

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-21/funimation-adds-record-of-grancrest-war-god-eater-oreshura-anime/.164305

I Don't Know How to Give Birth! GN

Kazama's crash-course in babymaking is part of what makes I Don't Know How to Give Birth! so approachable.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/i-dont-know-how-to-give-birth/.164101

Studio Ghibli Releases Film Screenshot Gallery for Free Personal Use

400 images from 8 films represented, including Spirited Away, The Wind Rises, The Tale of Princess Kaguya

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-21/studio-ghibli-releases-film-screenshot-gallery-for-free-personal-use/.164267

Fire Force ‒ Episode 36

For all of this second season's improvements to Fire Force's writing and direction, it is still an adaptation of a supremely goofy and proudly formulaic shonen battle manga.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fire-force/episode-36/.164244

Get a Sneak Peak of the Life-Sized Moving Gundam Statue on Twitter

Official debut of 18-meter-tall statue is delayed to later this year due to COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-21/get-a-sneak-peak-of-the-life-sized-moving-gundam-statue-on-twitter/.164270

A Certain Scientific Railgun T ‒ Episode 24

The element of the episode which made me happiest, however, was seeing the Scavengers come back into play.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-certain-scientific-railgun-t/episode-24/.164219

Fruits Basket Anime Gets 'Final' Season in 2021

2nd season concluded on Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-21/fruits-basket-anime-gets-final-season-in-2021/.164299

Level-5 Announces Further Delays for Inazuma Eleven: Great Road of Heroes Game

Company prioritizes development of Yo-kai Academy Y

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-21/level-5-announces-further-delays-for-inazuma-eleven-great-road-of-heroes-game/.164276

Voice Actor Natsuki Hanae Announces Birth of Twin Daughters

Voice actor Natsuki Hanae, who is best known for playing Tanjiro in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, announced the birth of his twin daughters on Twitter...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-21/voice-actor-natsuki-hanae-announces-birth-of-twin-daughters/.164265

Interview: Robotics;Notes Elite and DaSH Producer Tatsuya Matsubara

If you've seen the Robotics;Notes anime, why should you play the game? Richard Eisenbeis gets the answers from game producer Tatsuya Matsubara.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2020-09-21/robotics-notes-elite-and-dash-producer-tatsuya-matsubara/.163390

Hanma Baki - Son of Ogre Manga Gets Anime as 3rd Baki Series on Netflix

The studio TMS announced on Tuesday that Keisuke Itagaki's Hanma Baki - Son of Ogre manga is inspiring an anime series on Netflix. It will be the third...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-21/hanma-baki-son-of-ogre-manga-gets-anime-as-3rd-baki-series-on-netflix/.164297

L'Arc-en-Ciel's HYDE Produces Noblesse Anime's Opening Theme Song

The official website for the Crunchyroll Original anime of Jeho Son and Kwangsu Lee's Noblesse manhwa revealed last Friday that L'Arc-en-Ciel vocalist...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-21/larc-en-ciel-hyde-produces-noblesse-anime-opening-theme-song/.164264

Laid-Back Camp TV Anime's 2nd Season Teaser Video Streamed

New season premieres in January 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-21/laid-back-camp-tv-anime-2nd-season-teaser-video-streamed/.164294

Akihiro Itou's Wilderness Manga Resumes in 2021

Manga launched in 2000, went on hiatus after Itou lost use of right hand

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-21/akihiro-itou-wilderness-manga-resumes-in-2021/.164262

A Whisker Away Film Gets Limited Theatrical Run After COVID-19 Delay

The official Twitter account for Studio Colorido's second feature-length anime film A Whisker Away (Nakitai Watashi wa Neko o Kaburu or Wanting to Cry,...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-21/a-whisker-away-film-gets-limited-theatrical-run-after-covid-19-delay/.164261

Horimiya TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Streamed

Cloverworks series starring Haruka Tomatsu, Kouki Uchiyama premieres in January

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-21/horimiya-tv-anime-1st-promo-video-streamed/.164285

Soredake ga Neck Workplace TV Anime Unveils Main Cast

Stage veterans star in Noboru Iguchi's original story about convenience store workers

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-21/soredake-ga-neck-workplace-tv-anime-unveils-main-cast/.164281

New Haruhi Suzumiya Novel Volume's Cover Art Previewed

The official Twitter account for the Haruhi Suzumiya franchise unveiled the cover art for The Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya (Suzumiya Haruhi no Chokkan),...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-21/new-haruhi-suzumiya-novel-volume-cover-art-previewed/.164263

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Live-Action Way of the Househusband Show Casts Naoto Takenaka, Izumi Inamori

Takenaka plays yakuza boss Kikujirō, Inamori plays his wife Hibari

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-21/live-action-way-of-the-househusband-show-casts-naoto-takenaka-izumi-inamori/.164260

Actor Yousuke Saitou Passes Away at 69 Due to Cancer

Debuted in 1979, played Toto in The Cat Returns, Chief Uramura in live-action Rurouni Kenshin

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-21/actor-yousuke-saitou-passes-away-at-69-due-to-cancer/.164258

JAM Project Group Gets Documentary Film in 2021

Film follows band through 15 months beginning from 2019 anniversary concert

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-20/jam-project-group-gets-documentary-film-in-2021/.164259

Sarazanmai - The Complete Series BD

Even as plot lines get tangled and explanations have to be glossed over, the empathy the series has for its cast through every moment is what I'll recall more than any ludicrously complex butt jokes or lengthy otter monologues about being a conceptual evil.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sarazanmai/the-complete-series-bd/.163210

Nap on Mash's Shield With Fate/Grand Order Wrist Cushion

Fate/Grand Order's Shielder demi-Servant is looking out for you even when you're drowsy.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-20/nap-on-mash-shield-with-fate-grand-order-wrist-cushion/.164081

Ohayocon Event to be Held Digitally on January 22-24

Digital event E-hayocon to be hosted on Ohayocon Public Discord Server

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-20/ohayocon-event-to-be-held-digitally-on-january-22-24/.164247

Star Fruit Books Licenses Keshi Kuraibe's Vasilisa! The Wise Princess and Other Classic Folktales Manga

Company also licenses Yoko Miyako's 36-page 1-shot manga "Look Into My Eyes"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-20/star-fruit-books-licenses-keshi-kuraibe-vasilisa-the-wise-princess-and-other-classic-folktales-manga/.164252

Glacier Bay Books Announces En chan, Glaeolia 2 Licenses

Company released 1st volume of Glaeolia collection in May

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-20/glacier-bay-books-announces-en-chan-glaeolia-2-licenses/.164249

TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You TV Anime's New English-Subtitled Trailer Streamed

Series premieres on October 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-20/tonikawa-over-the-moon-for-you-tv-anime-new-english-subtitled-trailer-streamed/.164251

SIE CEO Jim Ryan Confirms PS5 Will Not Be Backward Compatible With PS1-3 Titles

Also: Sony apologizes for rollout of PS5 pre-orders

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-20/sie-ceo-jim-ryan-confirms-ps5-will-not-be-backward-compatible-with-ps1-3-titles/.164239

BONES, Director Hiroko Utsumi Reveal SK8 the Infinity Original Anime

"Youth skateboard race battle" anime to premiere in January 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-20/bones-director-hiroko-utsumi-reveal-sk8-the-infinity-original-anime/.164250

NISA to Release Shōjo Jigoku no Doku Musume PS4, Switch Game Under Title Poison Control

Game launches for PS4, Switch in early 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-20/nisa-to-release-shojo-jigoku-no-doku-musume-ps4-switch-game-under-title-poison-control/.164238

Saturday, September 19, 2020

NSFW Dakimakura Covers of Uzaki-chan's Titular Mother and Daughter Now Available

Hobby Japan appears to be appealing to a broader spectrum of preferences among fans of Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! with the release of suggestive dakimakura...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-19/nsfw-dakimakura-covers-of-uzaki-chan-titular-mother-and-daughter-now-available/.164026

Partake in the Witch's Tea Party with Re:Zero's Echidna Nendoroid

A Nendoroid figure of Echidna, the Witch of Greed from the Re:Zero franchise, will be released on March 2021. The figure comes with three face plates,...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-19/partake-in-the-witch-tea-party-with-re-zero-echidna-nendoroid/.164151

No Guns Life ‒ Episode 23

I can't say I expected the anime about the literal gun man to devote so much airtime to the psychological contours of its main character, but I also can't say I'm disappointed.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/no-guns-life/episode-23/.164222

The Misfit of Demon King Academy GN 1 & 2

The Misfit of Demon King Academy's first two volumes are not only a nice compliment to the anime's first few episodes, but also an equally interesting take on the story with more focus on Anoth's thoughts.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-misfit-of-demon-king-academy/gn-1/.163631

Funimation Adds Magatsu Wahrheit TV Anime

Anime of KLab's smartphone RPG joins fall lineup

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-19/funimation-adds-magatsu-wahrheit-tv-anime/.164242

Manga Toshi Tokyo Exhibit Explores the Destruction and Rebirth of Tokyo Through Anime

"Japanese manga, anime, games, and tokusatsu (SFX films) include a lot of works that depict large-scale destruction of Tokyo and new, reconstructed urban...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-09-19/manga-toshi-tokyo-exhibit-explores-the-destruction-and-rebirth-of-tokyo-through-anime/.164126

Sword Art Online: Progressive Light Novels Get Anime

Revised retelling of original SAO novels, following Kirito through Aincrad

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-19/sword-art-online-progressive-light-novels-get-anime/.164241

Seven Deadly Sins: Seven Days Manga Artist Yō Kokikuji Launches New Manga

Story centers on siblings who bond over cooking on Wednesdays

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-19/seven-deadly-sins-seven-days-manga-artist-yo-kokikuji-launches-new-manga/.164218

Nikkei xTrend: Idolm@ster Franchise Totals Estimated 60 Billion Yen in Revenue

Series originated with arcade game in 2005

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-19/nikkei-xtrend-idolm@ster-franchise-totals-estimated-60-billion-yen-in-revenue/.164221

Jujutsu Kaisen Anime's 3rd Promo Video Previews Eve's Opening Song

12 more cast members announced earlier today for anime premiering on October 2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-19/jujutsu-kaisen-anime-3rd-promo-video-previews-eve-opening-song/.164240

tMnR's If I Could Reach You Manga Reaches Climax in October

Kodansha Comics began releasing manga in English in September 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-19/tmnr-if-i-could-reach-you-manga-reaches-climax-in-october/.164237

Kanan Minami's Awa-Koi Manga Ends

Shōjo manga launched in 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-19/kanan-minami-awa-koi-manga-ends/.164234

Hitomi Takano's My Boy Manga Ends in October

Vertical releases manga in English

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-19/hitomi-takano-my-boy-manga-ends-in-october/.164231

Shohei Manabe, Hirokazu Fukuda's Pickup Manga Ends '1st Part'

Artist Hirokazu Fukuda works toward new serialization

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-19/shohei-manabe-hirokazu-fukuda-pickup-manga-ends-1st-part/.164232

Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel Trilogy's 3rd Film Sells 1 Million Tickets for 1.6 Billion Yen

Film reaches tickets-sold milestone 4 days earlier than previous film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-19/fate-stay-night-heaven-feel-trilogy-3rd-film-sells-1-million-tickets-for-1.6-billion-yen/.164230

Netflix's Live-Action Alice in Borderland Show's Teaser Video Reveals December 10 Premiere

Show will debut in 190 countries worldwide simultaneously

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-19/netflix-live-action-alice-in-borderland-show-teaser-video-reveals-december-10-premiere/.164227

Friday, September 18, 2020

The World Ends With You Anime Previewed in Special Video

Anime of Square Enix's action RPG launches in 2021 worldwide

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/the-world-ends-with-you-anime-previewed-in-special-video/.164220

Deadline: Lee Isaac Chung to Direct Hollywood Remake of Makoto Shinkai's your name.

Minari director to rewrite film adaptation's script based on Emily V. Gordon's draft

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/deadline-lee-isaac-chung-to-direct-hollywood-remake-of-makoto-shinkai-your-name/.164223

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax ‒ Episode 11

While Yui has been upfront with herself and others about wanting it all, she is mature enough to know that she can't get it all—especially when it comes to Hachiman's heart.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/my-teen-romantic-comedy-snafu-climax/episode-11/.164185

Demon Slayer Film's Theatergoers in Japan to Get Manga Volume as Bonus

"Rengoku Volume 0" manga will tell story of Rengoku's 1st mission

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/demon-slayer-film-theatergoers-in-japan-to-get-manga-volume-as-bonus/.164198

Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs OVA Reveals 5 More Cast Members

Honoka Inoue, Sora Amamiya, more join cast for anime shipping on December 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/yuuna-and-the-haunted-hot-springs-ova-reveals-5-more-cast-members/.164197

Jump Festa Event to be Held Online on December 19-20

This year's 42nd issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Saturday that Shueisha will hold the Jump Festa '21 event this year as an...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-18/jump-festa-event-to-be-held-online-on-december-19-20/.164193

Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Adds 12 Cast Members

Nobunaga Shimazaki, Takahiro Sakurai, Atsuko Tanaka, Shigeru Chiba, Marina Inoue, more join October anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/jujutsu-kaisen-anime-adds-12-cast-members/.164129

Katamari Damacy Reroll Game Gets PS4, Xbox One Release

New versions launch on November 20

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/katamari-damacy-reroll-game-gets-ps4-xbox-one-release/.164200

One-Punch Man Returns to GRAND SUMMONERS in a Powered-up Collaboration

GRAND SUMMONERS surprises again in its massively updated collaboration with the popular anime series One-Punch Man.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2020-09-18/one-punch-man-returns-to-grand-summoners-in-a-powered-up-collaboration/.163930

Arc System Works, WayForward Develop RWBY Game

Game slated for release on multiple platforms in 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/arc-system-works-wayforward-develop-rwby-game/.164194

Exclusive: Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna Film's Subtitled Clip Features Ken, Cody, Davis

Film gets livestream watch party on October 3

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/exclusive-digimon-adventure-last-evolution-kizuna-film-subtitled-clip-features-ken-cody-davis/.164189

Umibe no Étranger Boys-Love Anime Film Posts Long Promo Video

Film opened in Japan last Friday with new bonus, cast stage appearance in 2nd week

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/umibe-no-etranger-boys-love-anime-film-posts-long-promo-video/.164201

New Natsume's Book of Friends Anime Film Reveals Title, Staff, Cast, Story

Teaser visual also revealed for new film featuring 2 stories

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/new-natsume-book-of-friends-anime-film-reveals-title-staff-cast-story/.164199

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 7-13

27th Crayon Shin-chan film earns 4.4% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-september-7-13/.164184

Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 7-13

Ring Fit Adventure takes #1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/japan-video-game-rankings-september-7-13/.164181

Shōjo Manga Creator Shō Akechi Passes Away

Artist drew Shimatsunin series, Pandora, Sample Kitty manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/shojo-manga-creator-sho-akechi-passes-away/.164191

One Room: Third Season Anime's Promo Video Streamed

Anime premieres on October 5

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/one-room-third-season-anime-promo-video-streamed/.164190

Gekidol Original TV Anime Reveals Promo Video, Cast, Staff, January 2021 Premiere

Anime will also have in-play anime project Alice in Deadly School

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/gekidol-original-tv-anime-reveals-promo-video-cast-staff-january-2021-premiere/.164188

BONES' 'Josee, The Tiger and the Fish' Anime Selected to Close Busan Int'l Film Fest

Film festival takes place on October 21-30

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/bones-josee-the-tiger-and-the-fish-anime-selected-to-close-busan-intl-film-fest/.164173

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga to Top 100 Million Copies in Circulation

Amazon is previewing the cover of this year's 42nd issue of Shueisha's Young Jump magazine, which reveals that Koyoharu Gotouge's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-09-18/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-manga-to-top-100-million-copies-in-circulation/.164169

Kusogette Iuna! Short Net Anime About RPG Characters Debuts This Fall

Yuzo Yamamoto, Charaction produce anime about RPG characters who decide to change story

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/kusogette-iuna-short-net-anime-about-rpg-characters-debuts-this-fall/.164168

Live-Action Way of the Househusband Show Casts Kenichi Takito

Takito plays former yakuza thug turned crepe stand owner Shirakawa

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-09-18/live-action-way-of-the-househusband-show-casts-kenichi-takito/.164166