Anime and Character Art Admiring: December 2020

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Yotsuba&! Manga's 1st New Volume in Nearly 3 Years Ships on February 27

Kadokawa revealed on Friday that the 15th volume of Kiyohiko Azuma's Yotsuba&! manga will ship on February 27. The volume will be the first new volume...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-01-01/yotsuba-manga-1st-new-volume-in-nearly-3-years-ships-on-february-27/.168047

In Memoriam

To those who left us in 2020

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/in-memoriam/.168007

Aggretsuko Anime Studio Fanworks Makes Original Short Anime Dinosaur Biyori

Surreal April TV show about 3 dinosaurs living in modern one-room apartment

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/aggretsuko-anime-studio-fanworks-makes-original-short-anime-dinosaur-biyori/.168044

Happy New Year From the Anime World — Part II

New Year's is the most important holiday in Japan, with families gathering to share big feasts and visit their local temple. New Year's cards (nengajō)...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-31/happy-new-year-from-the-anime-world-part-ii/.168041

Combatants Will Be Dispatched! Anime's 1st Promo Reveals Cast, Staff, Funimation Streaming in April

Yusuke Shirai, Miyu Tomita star in J.C. Staff anime of Konosuba author's story

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/combatants-will-be-dispatched-anime-1st-promo-reveals-cast-staff-funimation-streaming-in-april/.168043

Guilty Gear -Strive- Game Streams Character Video for Anji Mito

Arc System Works to reveal final launch character in February before game launches on April 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/guilty-gear-strive-game-streams-character-video-for-anji-mito/.167938

North American Anime, Manga Releases, December 27-January 2

Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter, Case File nº221: Kabukicho anime; Satoko and Nada, Magic Knight Rayearth manga ship

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/north-american-anime-manga-releases-december-27-january-2/.168039

Soul Eater - The Perfect Edition GN 2

This volume, despite some awkward structuring, does a great job of building on the strengths of the previous chapters and expanding the unique fantasy setting we only barely learned about before.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/soul-eater-the-perfect-edition-gn-2/.167731

Mamoru Oshii on Vladlove: "Let's Make an Anime that Can Also Serve as a Strong Medicine"

"It started with the feeling of 'Let's show what would happen if you piss off an old man.'"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-31/mamoru-oshii-on-vladlove-let-make-an-anime-that-can-also-serve-as-a-strong-medicine/.168023

This Week in Anime - Does Yashahime Recapture Inuyasha's Magic?

The adventures in the world of Inuyasha continues, starring the offspring of everyone's favorite half-demon and his stoic, beautiful brother. Does Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha's exploits recapture the magic that made the original a huge hit?

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-12-31/.168018

Fate/Grand Order Game Gets 2-Volume Fate/Grand Carnival Original Video Anime

Carnival Phantasm staff at Lerche reunite with Fate/Grand Order cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/fate-grand-order-game-gets-2-volume-fate-grand-carnival-original-video-anime/.168036

Type-Moon's Tsukihime Visual Novel Remake Reveals New Cast, Summer Launch on PS4, Switch in Video

ufotable, Reona contribute to opening; Ryōsuke Kanemoto, Ikumi Hasegawa star

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/type-moon-tsukihime-visual-novel-remake-reveals-new-cast-summer-launch-on-ps4-switch-in-video/.168035

Zombie Land Saga Revenge Anime's Promo Video Announces Cast, Staff, April Premiere

2nd season reunites main cast, most of main staff

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/zombie-land-saga-revenge-anime-promo-video-announces-cast-staff-april-premiere/.168033

Digitimes: PlayStation 5 Ships 3.4 Million Units in 1st 4 Weeks

Highest record of units sold in 1st 4 weeks for PlayStation console

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/digitimes-playstation-5-ships-3.4-million-units-in-1st-4-weeks/.167988

NieR Franchise's YoRHa Stage Play Gets Manga

Megumu Soramachi launched manga on Saturday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/nier-franchise-yorha-stage-play-gets-manga/.167992

Crunchyroll Adds Kiratto Pri☆Chan Anime to Catalog

Crunchyroll began streaming anime's 1st 18 episodes on Tuesday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/crunchyroll-adds-kiratto-pri-chan-anime-to-catalog/.168011

Demon Slayer's Twitter Account to Stop Posting Weekly Box Office Updates

Film overtook Spirited Away as #1 film ever in Japan

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/demon-slayer-twitter-account-to-stop-posting-weekly-box-office-updates/.167986

5 Anime Films Rank in Top 10 Domestic Films in Japan in 2020

Demon Slayer, Doraemon, Violet Evergarden, Fate/stay night, My Hero Academia rank on top 10 list

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/5-anime-films-rank-in-top-10-domestic-films-in-japan-in-2020/.168026

Anime Consistently Ranks in Top 10 Most Watched Programs Worldwide on Netflix

Program on TV Asahi's All-Nippon News Network also features behind-the-scenes look at Wit Studio

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/anime-consistently-ranks-in-top-10-most-watched-programs-worldwide-on-netflix/.167989

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Mackenyu to Stop Acting in Japan Next April to Pursue Overseas Filming Opportunities

Actor in live-action Rurouni Kenshin, Chihayafuru films begins overseas project next May

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/mackenyu-to-stop-acting-in-japan-next-april-to-pursue-overseas-filming-opportunities/.167958

Doraemon Anime's 1-Hour Special Ties-in to Franchise's New Movies

New Year's Eve special featuring 2 episodes premieres on Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/doraemon-anime-1-hour-special-ties-in-to-franchise-new-movies/.168016

LBX Girls TV Anime's Promo Videos Highlight Suzuno, Miharu, Kyōka

Series featuring female characters clad in parts from Little Battlers eXperience robots premieres on January 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-31/lbx-girls-tv-anime-promo-videos-highlight-suzuno-miharu-kyoka/.168013

Tsuki no Sango Stage Reading Delayed Due to Maaya Sakamoto's Health

Sakamoto tests negative for COVID-19 via PCR

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-30/tsuki-no-sango-stage-reading-delayed-due-to-maaya-sakamoto-health/.168014

Love Live! Sunshine!! Voice Actress Kanako Takatsuki to Miss New Year's Events Due to Health

Aqours member's poor physical health attributed to anxiety

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-30/love-live-sunshine-voice-actress-kanako-takatsuki-to-miss-new-year-events-due-to-health/.168010

Sentai Filmworks Licenses Non Non Biyori Season 3 Anime

Non Non Biyori Nonstop anime premieres on January 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-30/sentai-filmworks-licenses-non-non-biyori-season-3-anime/.168012

Dōjin Artist Announces They Will Stop Drawing Rei after Khara's Fanart Guidelines

Guidelines ask fans to refrain from 'excessive monetization' and drawing 'pornographic' material

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-30/dojin-artist-announces-they-will-stop-drawing-rei-after-khara-fanart-guidelines/.167999

The Day I Became a God Voice Actors Comment on Jun Maeda's 'Disappearance'

Maeda's Twitter account is currently deactivated

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-30/the-day-i-became-a-god-voice-actors-comment-on-jun-maeda-disappearance/.167997

Lupin III THE FIRST

Lupin III THE FIRST is a good Lupin movie and a plain old good film. Fluidly animated, well-written, and full of references and nods to earlier works, it has a bit of something for most viewers to enjoy.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/lupin-iii-the-first/.167823

Laid-Back Camp Producer Details How They Avoided Making the Anime 'Too Moe'

Don't make them say 'You're cute' and don't let them get touchy-feely so easily

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-30/laid-back-camp-producer-details-how-they-avoided-making-the-anime-too-moe/.167984

The Newspeak and Twisted History of Legend of the Galactic Heroes

The Legend of the Galactic Heroes is a monumental achievement in 1980s fiction. Yet, it is probably more relevant now than ever before. Matthew Roe, takes another look at the seminal sci-fi classic, examining its historical influences and use of propaganda.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-12-30/the-newspeak-and-twisted-history-of-legend-of-the-galactic-heroes/.167994

LiSA's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Film Theme Wins Song of the Year in Japan

LiSA thanks composer Yuki Kajiura, manga creator Koyoharu Gotouge, ufotable, Aniplex, Sony Music, fans

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-30/lisa-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-film-theme-wins-song-of-the-year-in-japan/.168009

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

2020 Pokémon Film Opens at #2, Below Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba's Record Run

Poupelle of Chimney Town & Josee, the Tiger and the Fish also open at #4, #9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-28/2020-pokemon-film-opens-at-no.2-below-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-record-run/.167983

This Week in Anime - Akudama Drive is High-Octane Insanity

What initially seemed like nothing more than a stylish brawlfest, and Akudama Drive certainly is some of that, turned out to be waaaay more punk than anyone expected.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-12-29/.167993

Experience Laid-Back Camp in Augmented Reality at Camping Gear Store

Scan a barcode on your smartphone to make a Laid-Back Camp character appear!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-29/experience-laid-back-camp-in-augmented-reality-at-camping-gear-store/.167810

Khara Creates Guidelines For Evangelion Fanart: Keep It Clean, Folks

Animation studio Khara posted guidelines for Evangelion fan artists on Monday. Khara encourages fans to create derivative works as long as they adhere...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-29/khara-creates-guidelines-for-evangelion-fanart-keep-it-clean-folks/.167981

Shikizakura Anime Reveals Ending Theme Song Artist, 2nd Half of 2021 Premiere

Series centers on anti-oni team in "near-future science fiction drama"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-29/shikizakura-anime-reveals-ending-theme-song-artist-2nd-half-of-2021-premiere/.167990

Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World

While these episodes do raise some somewhat interesting plot threads, they seem too enamored with playing to anime norms to develop anything fresh or compelling, either on their own or as a very loose Romeo and Juliet-type scenario.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/our-last-crusade-or-the-rise-of-a-new-world/episodes-1-12/.167879

Otherside Picnic Anime's Ad Previews CHICO with Honeyworks' Opening Song

Sci-fi yuri anime premieres on January 4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-29/otherside-picnic-anime-ad-previews-chico-with-honeyworks-opening-song/.167987

The Best Anime of 2020

Check back each day for new top 5 picks! Today: Nicholas Dupree, Rebecca Silverman, and Steve Jones countdown their favorites & don't miss the best characters of the year!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-12-29/the-best-anime-of-2020/.167605

Monday, December 28, 2020

Junjo Romantica Boys-Love Stage Play Runs in Tokyo in April-May

Play based on Shungiku Nakamura's manga runs at Sōgetsu Hall with 8 performances

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-29/junjo-romantica-boys-love-stage-play-runs-in-tokyo-in-april-may/.167957

Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU ‒ Episode 13

For Higurashi veterans, this episode is going be divisive.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higurashi-when-they-cry-gou/episode-13/.167962

One Piece ‒ Episode 956

Zoro testing out Enma to save Wano (by rather unceremoniously cutting off a huge chunk of it) is bombastic and marvelous. Zoro has consistently gotten amazing moments at nearly every turn and this is no exception.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-956/.167935

Makoto Shinkai Adds Timely Ending Sequence to Weathering With You Film's TV Premiere

1-minute exclusive sequence reflects on meaning of film's English title after year of COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-28/makoto-shinkai-adds-timely-ending-sequence-to-weathering-with-you-film-tv-premiere/.167974

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 180

The curtain is pulled back on Mugino's past in a revealing Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-180/.167908

Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima ‒ Episodes 12-13

Okay, so the writing for this show overall is, well, not great. The appeal of Hypnosis Mic is squarely on how affable you find the cast whether it's pitch-perfect Doppo or that little shit Ramuda.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/hypnosis-mic-division-rap-battle-rhyme-anima/episodes-12-13/.167967

Digimon Adventure: ‒ Episode 30

Well, Sora's triumphant return was fun while it lasted.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/digimon-adventure/episode-30/.167907

LiSA's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie Theme Is #1 Song Download for Record 11 Straight Weeks

"Homura" surpasses Kenshi Yonezu's "Lemon" for longest time at #1; Tanjirō Kamado's song ranks #2

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-28/lisa-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-movie-theme-is-no.1-song-download-for-record-11-straight-weeks/.167969

Sailor Moon Eternal Anime Films' New Clip Teases Helios Kissing Chibiusa

1st of 2 films opens on January 8

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-28/sailor-moon-eternal-anime-films-new-clip-teases-helios-kissing-chibiusa/.167968

ufotable Offers Free Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Board Game for Download

The brand-new illustrations were produced by anime production studio ufotable.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-28/ufotable-offers-free-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-board-game-for-download/.167937

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon ‒ Episode 13

While Miroku and Sango do show up to provide some much-needed connective tissue to the original InuYasha, Yashahime's story is as stagnant and shapeless as it has ever been.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yashahime-princess-half-demon/episode-13/.167909

The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc ‒ Episode 13

It's funny but this, the final episode, is pretty much a perfect microcosm of this season.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-visitor-arc/episode-13/.167919

Warlords of Sigrdrifa ‒ Episode 12

Well, there were no surprises in this episode, which played out like a generic anime finale – the final boss gets beaten with the power of friendship and they all live happily ever after.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/warlords-of-sigrdrifa/episode-12/.167916

Makoto Shinkai Talks Demon Slayer, Hints at His Next Work

He started writing the script around the time Japanese government announced a state of emergency. He said that "the mood of the times is indelibly etched into the script."

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-28/makoto-shinkai-talks-demon-slayer-hints-at-his-next-work/.167930

Attack on Titan The Final Season ‒ Episode 4

The primary focus of this episode is on the latest addition to Attack on Titan's expansive roster of characters: Willy Tybur, the heir of the family that ostensibly controls the fate of all Marley.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/attack-on-titan-the-final-season/episode-4/.167906

Maison Ikkoku Collector's Edition GN 2

The second volume of Maison Ikkoku's Collector's Edition has some serious ups and downs. While it contains the unquestionably worst chapter of the entire series, it has some of my favorite moments as well.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/maison-ikkoku/collector-edition-gn-2/.167829

Akudama Drive ‒ Episode 12

Akudama Drive brings its wild journey to a halt in about the most satisfying way I could have hoped, wrapping up the story and its component themes in a bold and thought-provoking place.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/akudama-drive/episode-12/.167905

Toonami Premieres Attack on Titan The Final Season Anime on January 9

Programming block begins airing SSSS.Gridman anime on January 16

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-28/toonami-premieres-attack-on-titan-the-final-season-anime-on-january-9/.167959

Gen Urobuchi's OBSOLETE Anime Takes on Votoms OP

The video depicts the Votoms iconic opening theme "Destiny of the Flame," but with the OBSOLETE characters and mechs portrayed in the visuals instead.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-28/gen-urobuchi-obsolete-anime-takes-on-votoms-op/.167814

Jujutsu Kaisen ‒ Episode 13

I don't think there's going to be much at all for me to nitpick in “Tomorrow”, which is a holy hand grenade of pure badassery that MAPPA is all too happy to throw right into its audience's faces.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/jujutsu-kaisen/episode-13/.167884

This Week in Games - That's Not Very Cyberpunk of You

It's time to talk about the biggest gaming disappointment of 2020. My man Keanu deserved better.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2020-12-28/this-week-in-games-that-not-very-cyberpunk-of-you/.167727

Sentai Filmworks Licenses Redo of Healer TV Anime

Anime premieres on January 13

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-28/sentai-filmworks-licenses-redo-of-healer-tv-anime/.167961

Final Fantasy XIV is the Best Final Fantasy Game

Initially maligned for its many issues, Callum May details the history of Square-Enix's MMORPG and how it bloomed into the best Final Fantasy entry.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-12-28/final-fantasy-xiv-is-the-best-final-fantasy-game/.163505

Ten Count BL Anime Postponed

Staff reconsiders development form for anime originally scheduled for 2020 premiere

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-28/ten-count-bl-anime-postponed/.167960

Mamoru Miyano Teases Zombie Land Saga Sequel Info on January 1

Voice actor dresses up again as his character Kōtarō Tatsumi

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-28/mamoru-miyano-teases-zombie-land-saga-sequel-info-on-january-1/.167956

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Cells at Work: Bacteria Manga Gets New Chapter

Haruyuki Yoshida's Cells at Work: Bacteria manga ended in July

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-28/cells-at-work-bacteria-manga-gets-new-chapter/.167922

Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist TV Anime Reveals Staff, Cast, Summer 2021 Premiere

Jun Fukushima, Risae Matsuda, more star in series animated by EMT Squared

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-28/drugstore-in-another-world-the-slow-life-of-a-cheat-pharmacist-tv-anime-reveals-staff-cast-summer-2021-premiere/.167921

Arc System Works Reveals DNF Duel Fighting Game for Arad Senki/Dungeon Fighter Online Franchise

Game franchise inspired anime earlier this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/arc-system-works-reveals-dnf-duel-fighting-game-for-arad-senki-dungeon-fighter-online-franchise/.167880

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Film Overtakes Spirited Away as #1 Film Ever in Japan

Mugen Train steams past 32.48 billion yen with 24 million tickets sold

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-film-overtakes-spirited-away-as-no.1-film-ever-in-japan/.167920

Magic Knight Rayearth II 25th Anniversary Box Set

Magic Knight Rayearth's next three volumes look at the aftermath of what the three girls from Earth did not in the context of broken fairy tales, but in terms of a society built on rules that almost forces them to break in the first place.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/magic-knight-rayearth-ii/th-anniversary-box-set/.167374

Miwa Ueda's Saredo Itoshiki Otsuma-sama Manga Reaches Climax

Manga adapts autobiographical novel about reporter who had stroke at 41

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/miwa-ueda-saredo-itoshiki-otsuma-sama-manga-reaches-climax/.167891

IDOLiSH7 Anime Gets 3rd Season

Season 2 ended on Sunday after COVID-19 delay

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/idolish7-anime-gets-3rd-season/.167903

Tropical-Rouge! Precure Anime Reveals Staff, Visuals, February 28 Premiere

Manga to premiere in Nakayoshi magazine in February

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/tropical-rouge-precure-anime-reveals-staff-visuals-february-28-premiere/.167883

futekiya Boys-Love Manga Service Adds 22 EIWA Publishing Titles

Titles include Marukido, Kemuri wa Koi no Yamai, α ga α wo Daku Houhou

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/futekiya-boys-love-manga-service-adds-22-eiwa-publishing-titles/.167888

New Etotama Anime's 1st Teasers Reveal Cast, Staff, Story, Spring Net Debut

Aina Suzuki joins 30-minute anime short with 60-minute audio drama

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/new-etotama-anime-1st-teasers-reveal-cast-staff-story-spring-net-debut/.167902

New Etotama Anime's 1st Teasers Reveal Cast, Staff, Story, Spring Net Debut

Manga Planet Licenses 5 Manga from Hobby Japan

Titles include DEATH BALL, Kouichi desu ga Isekai de Joushu Hajimemashita, Hagure Yuusha no Estetika, 'Jouhai Shogun, Mata Yabureru,' Ayakashi Convenience

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/manga-planet-licenses-5-manga-from-hobby-japan/.167885

Gamon Sakurai's Ajin: Demi-Human Manga Listed as Reaching Climax

Manga inspired 2 TV anime, 3 anime films, OVAs, live-action film

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/gamon-sakurai-ajin-demi-human-manga-listed-as-reaching-climax/.167893

Mitsuki's Hinako Note Manga Ends in January

Manga about girl who is poor at speaking inspired TV anime in 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/mitsuki-hinako-note-manga-ends-in-january/.167889

Maaya Uchida Performs Ending Theme for SSSS.Dynazenon Anime

Anime will premiere in April 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/maaya-uchida-performs-ending-theme-for-ssss.dynazenon-anime/.167895

Funimation Offers HDR Disc Replacement for Akira Film's 4K Remaster

HDR Limited Edition disc ships in February 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/funimation-offers-hdr-disc-replacement-for-akira-film-4k-remaster/.167882

Crunchyroll Updates to HTML5 Manga Reader

HTML5 reader is available to Crunchyroll Premium subscribers

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/crunchyroll-updates-to-html5-manga-reader/.167870

Saturday, December 26, 2020

Rock Band Luna Sea Delay 2 Concerts After Drummer Tests Positive for COVID-19

Endride, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin theme song artists had planned concerts on Saturday, Sunday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-27/rock-band-luna-sea-delay-2-concerts-after-drummer-tests-positive-for-covid-19/.167881

The Day I Became a God ‒ Episode 12

It's the worst kind of ending that trips face first into asphalt, and then confidently declares that the blood in its mouth is victory wine, yet is so predictable it can't even work as trainwreck viewing.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-day-i-became-a-god/episode-12/.167878

Assault Lily Bouquet ‒ Episode 12

I can't really say that Assault Lily Bouquet is one of the worst anime I've watched, but it's definitely been one of the most consistently baffling.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/assault-lily-bouquet/episode-12/.167877

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ‒ Episode 13

“School Idol Festival (The Place Where Everyone's Dreams Come True)” may sound like a Fall Out Boy song title with all the sarcasm scrubbed off, but it's mostly a victory lap for Nijigasaki and one last chance to let the cast just be their goofy selves.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-live-nijigasaki-high-school-idol-club/episode-13/.167875

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear ‒ Episode 12

From the very start, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear has been a show about an overpowered protagonist smashing through every problem she faces with relative ease—until these last two episodes, anyway.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kuma-kuma-kuma-bear/episode-12/.167788

Unnamed Memory Novel 1: The Witch of the Azure Moon and the Cursed Prince

Unnamed Memory has a lot of potential. As the storytelling evens out and Furumiya grows more confident in the story they want to tell, things become increasingly interesting. It's a shame it takes so long to reach that point.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/unnamed-memory/novel-1/.167436

The Honor Student at Magic High School Manga Gets TV Anime in 2021

The Irregular at Magic High School's Miyuki spinoff marks franchise's 10th anniversary

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-26/the-honor-student-at-magic-high-school-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2021/.167874

The Honor Student at Magic High School Manga Gets TV Anime in 2021

'Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town' Anime's New Video Previews Haruka Yamazaki's Opening Song

TV anime premieres on January 4 with cast special just before

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-26/suppose-a-kid-from-the-last-dungeon-boonies-moved-to-a-starter-town-anime-new-video-previews-haruka-yamazaki-opening-song/.167873

Kyūkyoku Shinka Shita Full Dive RPG ga Genjitsu Yorimo Kuso-Gee Dattara Anime Posts 1st Video, More Cast

Katsuyuki Konishi, Satoshi Hino, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka join April show about VR RPG worst than reality

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-26/kyukyoku-shinka-shita-full-dive-rpg-ga-genjitsu-yorimo-kuso-gee-dattara-anime-posts-1st-video-more-cast/.167871

Idol Group NEWS Perform New Opening Theme for Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon Anime

New theme song debuts in show in January

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-26/idol-group-perform-new-opening-theme-for-yashahime-princess-half-demon-anime/.167868

Assault Lily Last Bullet Smartphone Game's Animated Ad Streamed

Smartphone game launches on January 20

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-26/assault-lily-last-bullet-smartphone-game-animated-ad-streamed/.167866

Yostar Pictures Produces 9-Minute Short for Arknights Smartphone Game

Anime short features English subtitles

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-26/yostar-pictures-produces-9-minute-short-for-arknights-smartphone-game/.167865

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Anime Reveals 5 More Cast Members

New cast to debut in shows 2nd cours starting on January 9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-26/dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai-anime-reveals-5-more-cast-members/.167863

The New Prince of Tennis: Hyōtei vs. Rikkai Anime's Promo Video Reveals February 13 Debut

Anime opens in theaters, streams on U-NEXT on same day

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-26/the-new-prince-of-tennis-hyotei-vs-rikkai-anime-promo-video-reveals-february-13-debut/.167862

Friday, December 25, 2020

Non Non Biyori Manga to End in February After 11 Years

3rd TV anime season premieres on January 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/non-non-biyori-manga-to-end-in-february-after-11-years/.167857

Ninja Girls' Hosana Tanaka Ends Manga Based on Yoshiko Kawashima

Series launched in October 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/ninja-girls-hosana-tanaka-ends-manga-based-on-yoshiko-kawashima/.167856

Land of the Lustrous Manga Goes on Hiatus

Haruko Ichikawa's series launched in 2012, inspired anime in 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/land-of-the-lustrous-manga-goes-on-hiatus/.167855

Sword Art Online: Alicization BR Limited Edition

At the end of the day, Sword Art Online: Alicization doesn't quite use its premise or story as well as it could. It has its high points, but largely dodges the bigger issues and doesn't always treat its characters well.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sword-art-online/alicization/br-limited-edition/.167395

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim Game Gets Smartphone Release in Japan in 2021

XSEED released game for PC in 2015

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/ys-vi-the-ark-of-napishtim-game-gets-smartphone-release-in-japan-in-2021/.167854

Gal*Gun Returns Game Cancels Xbox One Version

Game launches in Japan for Switch on January 28, for PC on February 12

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/gal-gun-returns-game-cancels-xbox-one-version/.167853

Why Shaman King? The Reboot You Can't Miss

With a new trailer under its belt, it's time to get hype about the upcoming reboot. Toby Adeyemi discusses how he fell in love with the original and why the story is just as exciting almost 20 years later.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-12-25/why-shaman-king-the-reboot-you-cant-miss/.161963

Akane Shimizu's Cells at Work! Manga Ends in January

Final chapter to center on COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/akane-shimizu-cells-at-work-manga-ends-in-january/.167851

A3! Anime Replaces Ren Ozawa With Tomoru Akazawa

Kazunari Miyoshi's stage actor take over role in anime, game after Ozawa's domestic abuse allegations

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/a3-anime-replaces-ren-ozawa-with-tomoru-akazawa/.167852

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, December 14-20

Demon Slayer recompilation airing earns 14.4% rating

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-december-14-20/.167840

Japan's Video Game Rankings, December 14-20

Momotaro Dentetsu moves back up to #1

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/japan-video-game-rankings-december-14-20/.167841

Serena Kozuki Returns to Perform New Ending Theme for Bakugan Armored Alliance Anime

Singer also performs current ending theme

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/serena-kozuki-returns-to-perform-new-ending-theme-for-bakugan-armored-alliance-anime/.167845

Takeshi Obata, Tsugumi Ohba's Platinum End Manga Listed as Reaching Climax

Manga inspires TV anime adaptation that premieres in fall 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/takeshi-obata-tsugumi-ohba-platinum-end-manga-listed-as-reaching-climax/.167849

Back Arrow Anime Streams Video Highlighting Principality of Ryuto

Yasuhiro Mamiya, Kouichi Toochika, Riki Kitazawa join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/back-arrow-anime-streams-video-highlighting-principality-of-ryuto/.167848

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S Anime Streams 4 Character Videos

2nd season from Kyoto Animation premieres next year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/miss-kobayashi-dragon-maid-s-anime-streams-4-character-videos/.167847

Hortensia Saga Anime Reveals 12 More Cast Members

Miyuki Sawashiro, Takahiro Sakurai, more join series premiering on January 6 with Funimation streaming

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/hortensia-saga-anime-reveals-12-more-cast-members/.167846

Gunslinger Stratos 3, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Arcade Games End Service on April 1

Both games from Square Enix launched in 2016

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/gunslinger-stratos-3-theatrhythm-final-fantasy-arcade-games-end-service-on-april-1/.167844

Funimation Streams Gekidol, LBX Girls Anime

Company to stream Gekidol anime early with special cut of Alice in Deadly School anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/funimation-streams-gekidol-lbx-girls-anime/.167843

Thursday, December 24, 2020

'With a Dog AND a Cat, Every Day is Fun' Anime Reveals New Theme Song Artist, Visual

Ayaka Ohashi returns to perform new theme song

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/with-a-dog-and-a-cat-every-day-is-fun-anime-reveals-new-theme-song-artist-visual/.167838

Diomedea Animates The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent TV Anime

Visual also revealed for slow-life isekai anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-25/diomedea-animates-the-saint-magic-power-is-omnipotent-tv-anime/.167835

Final Evangelion Film's Full Trailer Previews Utada's New Song, EVA vs. EVA Battle

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time opens on January 23

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/final-evangelion-film-full-trailer-previews-utada-new-song-eva-vs-eva-battle/.167832

LiSA's 2 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Singles Top Japan's Digital Downloads in 2020

"Gurenge" sold 942,691, "Homura" sold 709,966

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/lisa-2-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-singles-top-japan-digital-downloads-in-2020/.167831

Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film Delayed From March 19 To June 4 Due to COVID-19

Public previews still planned for spring

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/pompo-the-cinephile-anime-film-delayed-from-march-19-to-june-4-due-to-covid-19/.167830

Ayano Yamane's Crimson Spell Manga Ends on January 22

7th, 8th volumes ship next year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/ayano-yamane-crimson-spell-manga-ends-on-january-22/.167828

This Week in Anime - Jun Maeda Goes for the Jugular

Nick and Steve are once again plagued by the sorrowful machinations of Jun Maeda in That Day I Became a God. You won't make it out without going through a few tissue boxes.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2020-12-24/.167787

Happy Holidays from the Anime World

Get yourself in the holiday spirit by checking out these holiday greetings from artists and companies within the anime and manga industry!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-24/happy-holidays-from-the-anime-world/.167708

Funimation Streams Skate-Leading Stars Anime 2 Weeks Before Japan

Original series premieres in Japan on January 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/funimation-streams-skate-leading-stars-anime-2-weeks-before-japan/.167820

Snow Man Band Will Not Perform on New Year's Kohaku Show After COVID-19 Diagnosis

Member Ryōta Miyadate tested positive while other members are deemed as his close contacts

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/snow-man-band-will-not-perform-on-new-year-kohaku-show-after-covid-19-diagnosis/.167821

Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files Novels' The Adventures of Lord El-Melloi II Sequel Launches

Novels ended in May 2019 with 10 volumes, inspired anime in July 2019

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/lord-el-melloi-ii-case-files-novels-the-adventures-of-lord-el-melloi-ii-sequel-launches/.167815

Kamen Rider Franchise Gets Large Project to Commemorate 50th Anniversary

Kamen Rider Saber film for most recent TV series opened on December 18

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/kamen-rider-franchise-gets-large-project-to-commemorate-50th-anniversary/.167750

Tokyo Babylon 2021 Anime Delayed From April 2021 Due to Plagiarism Incident

Staff apologized earlier this month for incident of referencing costume designs without permission

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/tokyo-babylon-2021-anime-delayed-from-april-2021-due-to-plagiarism-incident/.167817

Live-Action Alice in Borderland Series Gets 2nd Season

1st season of survival-game horror series launched on Netflix globally on December 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/live-action-alice-in-borderland-series-gets-2nd-season/.167813

Poupelle of Chimney Town Anime Film's 3 Character Videos Streamed

Film based on picture book opens in Japan on Friday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/poupelle-of-chimney-town-anime-film-3-character-videos-streamed/.167812

Somari and the Guardian of the Forest Manga Ends Due to Author's Worsening Health

Manga inspired TV anime that premiered in January

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/somari-and-the-guardian-of-the-forest-manga-ends-due-to-author-worsening-health/.167808

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Attack on Titan Manga Editor: 'Kodansha is Taking Strict Actions Against Illegal Uploads'

Editor states Kodansha is discussing matter with police

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/attack-on-titan-manga-editor-kodansha-is-taking-strict-actions-against-illegal-uploads/.167804

Dissidia Final Fantasy Arcade Game Ends Network Services on April 1

Arcade version launched in November 2015

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/dissidia-final-fantasy-arcade-game-ends-network-services-on-april-1/.167802

Voice Actress Ai Nonaka Makes Complete Recovery From COVID-19

Voice actress tested positive for COVID-19 on December 15

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/voice-actress-ai-nonaka-makes-complete-recovery-from-covid-19/.167800

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Game Adds Pikkon as DLC

Game ships 7 million copies worldwide

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2-game-adds-pikkon-as-dlc/.167799

Tiger & Bunny Writer Masafumi Nishida Works on New Tesla Note Manga

Film producer Tadayoshi Kubo, artist Kōta Sannomiya also work on manga premiering on January 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/tiger-and-bunny-writer-masafumi-nishida-works-on-new-tesla-note-manga/.167797

HBO Max Adds Promare, Ride Your Wave, Re:Zero, 'Night is Short, Walk on Girl' Anime in January

Service also adds 2 Studio Ghibli documentaries

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/hbo-max-adds-promare-ride-your-wave-re-zero-night-is-short-walk-on-girl-anime-in-january/.167795

'Josee, The Tiger and the Fish' Anime Film's 1st 4 Minutes Streamed

Watch how Tsuneo, Josee meet in BONES film opening on Christmas

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-24/josee-the-tiger-and-the-fish-anime-film-1st-4-minutes-streamed/.167794

Final Evangelion Film to Have Midnight Screenings on Opening Day

IMAX theaters will show Evangelion: 3.333 right before Evangelion: 3.0+1.0

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/final-evangelion-film-to-have-midnight-screenings-on-opening-day/.167791

Netflix's Aggretsuko Anime Gets 4th Season

After seasons in 2018, 2019, 2020

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/netflix-aggretsuko-anime-gets-4th-season/.167790

Laid-Back Camp Season 2 Celebrates New Year's With Full Trailer

Nadeshiko's childhood friend Ayano introduced, theme songs previewed

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/laid-back-camp-season-2-celebrates-new-year-with-full-trailer/.167789

22/7 Project's Chiharu Hokaze Graduates From Franchise

Voice of 22/7's Reika Satō to pursue career in voice acting

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/22-7-project-chiharu-hokaze-graduates-from-franchise/.167785

Re:Zero's Rem & Ram Inspire Casual Maid Nightwear

Re:Zero's Rem and Ram are known for wearing French maid outfits to work, but even the most hard-working of maids need some downtime. The Village Vanguard...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-23/re-zero-rem-and-ram-inspire-casual-maid-nightwear/.167683

Funimation Premieres Attack on Titan The Final Season Anime's English Dub on January 10

Funimation announced on Wednesday that it will begin streaming the English dub for the Attack on Titan The Final Season anime on January 10. Subsequent...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-12-23/funimation-premieres-attack-on-titan-the-final-season-anime-english-dub-on-january-10/.167786

The Quintessential Quintuplets' Creator Negi Haruba Launches New Sentai Manga

Sentai Daishikkaku manga debuts on February 3

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/the-quintessential-quintuplets-creator-negi-haruba-launches-new-sentai-manga/.167783

The Seven Deadly Sins' Sequel Manga Outlined

The Four Knights of the Apocalypse launches on January 27

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/the-seven-deadly-sins-sequel-manga-outlined/.167777

Reborn! Anime Gets Free Online Exhibition

Over 300 pieces of artwork to be exhibited from December 10 to February 17

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-23/reborn-anime-gets-free-online-exhibition/.167770

Demon Slayer Film, Violet Evergarden Get Mainichi Film Award Animation Nods

Looking for Magical DoReMi, Ongaku, Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop, Josee, The Tiger and the Fish, Happy-Go-Lucky Days also nominated

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/demon-slayer-film-violet-evergarden-get-mainichi-film-award-animation-nods/.167759

The Magnificent Grand Scene GN 1 & 2

If you love Princess Tutu and miss CMX's release of Swan, you owe it to yourself to pick up MediaDo's digital-only release of Cuvie's The Magnificent Grand Scene.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-magnificent-grand-scene/gn-1/.167560

I★CHU Idol Anime's 4th Promo Video Previews Song Performed by 29 Characters

1st episode debuts with special opening song on January 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/i-chu-idol-anime-4th-promo-video-previews-song-performed-by-29-characters/.167782

Inuyasha's Beads of Subjugation Gets Life-Sized Replica with Real Gemstones

Unfortunately, you can't use them to make someone sit

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-23/inuyasha-beads-of-subjugation-gets-life-sized-replica-with-real-gemstones/.167766

'Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town' Anime Adds 2 Cast Members

Haruka Tomatsu, Taketora join January 4 anime's cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/suppose-a-kid-from-the-last-dungeon-boonies-moved-to-a-starter-town-anime-adds-2-cast-members/.167758

Beyond Diehard – Why Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz is the Preeminent Christmas Film

Stephen Hero makes a case for Endless Waltz and why the nostalgia-laden OAV is perfect holiday viewing.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-12-23/beyond-diehard-why-gundam-wing-endless-waltz-is-the-preeminent-christmas-film/.167710

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Anime Gets 2nd Season

Special ending theme song "Ano ne. -loved ones ver.-" goes on sale on Thursday

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/kuma-kuma-kuma-bear-anime-gets-2nd-season/.167779

Slow Loop Fishing Manga's TV Anime Confirmed

Maiko Uchino's manga, about 2 stepsisters bonding through fly fishing, launched in September 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/slow-loop-fishing-manga-tv-anime-confirmed/.167778

Snow Man Band Member Ryota Miyadate Tests Positive for COVID-19

Miyadate is not showing symptoms; 8 other members tested negative

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/snow-man-band-member-ryota-miyadate-tests-positive-for-covid-19/.167775

EX-ARM Anime's New Promo Video Previews New Cast Members, Ending Song

Takaya Kuroda, Azumi Waki join sci-fi crime battle anime premiering on January 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/ex-arm-anime-new-promo-video-previews-new-cast-members-ending-song/.167773

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Court Hands Suspended Sentence to act-age Manga Writer Tatsuya Matsuki for Indecent Act

Matsuki will not serve 18 months in prison, if he remains on good behavior for 3 years

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-23/court-hands-suspended-sentence-to-act-age-manga-writer-tatsuya-matsuki-for-indecent-act/.167765

Final Evangelion Film Gets IMAX Screenings

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo also gets updated IMAX revival screenings on January 8-22

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/final-evangelion-film-gets-imax-screenings/.167762

Slow Loop Fishing Manga Listed With TV Anime

Maiko Uchino's manga, about 2 stepsisters bonding through fly fishing, launched in September 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/slow-loop-fishing-manga-listed-with-tv-anime/.167763

LiSA's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie Theme Ranks as #1 Song Download for 10th Straight Week

Tied with Kenshi Yonezu's "Lemon" for longest time at #1 while also setting streaming, CD sales records

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/lisa-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-movie-theme-ranks-as-no.1-song-download-for-10th-straight-week/.167761

New Shaman King Anime's 1st Video Reveals More Returning Cast, More Staff, Theme Song Artist

Inuko Inuyama, Romi Park, Masahiko Tanaka, Wataru Takagi reprise roles; Megumi Hayashibara sings themes

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/new-shaman-king-anime-1st-video-reveals-more-returning-cast-more-staff-theme-song-artist/.167760

Pop Team Epic's AC-bu Holds First Solo Exhibition in Tokyo

1st large-scale solo exhibition opens at the Contemporary Gallery of Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi on December 23

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-22/pop-team-epic-ac-bu-holds-first-solo-exhibition-in-tokyo/.167654

Sachi's Monstrous Appetite Manga Ends on January 22

Kodansha Comics licensed Chomoran's series that launched in 2018

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/sachi-monstrous-appetite-manga-ends-on-january-22/.167724

Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle ‒ Episode 12

At the end of the day, this is a comedy series above all else, and that it manages to get some more serious points in there as well is just a sign of how well its world-building works.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sleepy-princess-in-the-demon-castle/episode-12/.167711

Khara Holds Final Evangelion Film's 1st In-House Preview Screening

Studio Khara revealed on Twitter on Monday that it held its first in-house private screening of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time (Shin Evangelion...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-12-22/khara-holds-final-evangelion-film-1st-in-house-preview-screening/.167721

TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You ‒ Episode 12

If episode 12 is, indeed, the final TV episode of this series, then it is almost as bland a season finale as one can possibly imagine.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tonikawa-over-the-moon-for-you/episode-12/.167648

Sayori Ochiai's Gingitsune Manga Goes on Hiatus

Manga returned from previous hiatus in February

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/sayori-ochiai-gingitsune-manga-goes-on-hiatus/.167722

The Gymnastics Samurai ‒ Episode 11

The way The Gymnastics Samurai handles the resolution of everything left is probably the most surprising thing it does here.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-gymnastics-samurai/episode-11/.167649

City Hunter Manga Gets Musical by Takarazuka Revue's Snow Troupe

"City Hunter" -Nusumareta XYZ- musical runs from August to November

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/city-hunter-manga-gets-musical-by-takarazuka-revue-snow-troupe/.167742

Digimon Adventure: ‒ Episode 29

Reviewing Digimon Adventure: can be such a roller coaster these days. Watching the show constantly upending itself and confusedly changing directions in bids to figure out its identity.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/digimon-adventure/episode-29/.167669

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Smartphone Game Delayed Indefinitely

Game was previously slated for debut this year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-smartphone-game-delayed-indefinitely/.167735

Toei Animation Produces New Short Anime Film Urvan for Late January

Toei created backgrounds based on photos to produce film set in Sasebo

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/toei-animation-produces-new-short-anime-film-urvan-for-late-january/.167741

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 179

Large changes are afoot in a foreboding Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/boruto-naruto-next-generations/episode-179/.167675

Local Manga Cancels Localization of ri-ru-'s Prince Noir Manga

Company representative cites U.S. obscenity law for cancelation of release

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/local-manga-cancels-localization-of-ri-ru-s-prince-noir-manga/.167733

'86' Sci-Fi Battle Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals More Staff, April Debut

Hiroyuki Sawano & Kohta Yamamoto compose music, Shirogumi produces CG

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/86-sci-fi-battle-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-more-staff-april-debut/.167740

Re:ZERO Anime Season 2 Previews 2nd Half in Promo Video

2nf half premieres on January 6

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/re-zero-anime-season-2-previews-2nd-half-in-promo-video/.167739

How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Omega Anime's 1st Video Unveils More Cast, April Debut

Miku Itō, Aoi Koga, Fumiko Uchimura, Fumiko Uchimura join How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Ω

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/how-not-to-summon-a-demon-lord-omega-anime-1st-video-unveils-more-cast-april-debut/.167738

Monday, December 21, 2020

Nanaka Suwa Sings Battle Athletes Daiundōkai ReSTART! Anime's Opening Song

Suwa performs song "Cobalt no Kodō" for April 2021 anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/nanaka-suwa-sings-battle-athletes-daiundokai-restart-anime-opening-song/.167728

A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Manga to End in 9th Volume

Makoto Hagino launched manga in 2017

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-22/a-tropical-fish-yearns-for-snow-manga-to-end-in-9th-volume/.167703

Okashi na Sabaku no Suna to Manu 4-Panel Manga Gets TV Anime in February

Shouta Hayama, Ryōta Iwasaki star in anime about 2 cats in desert of sugar

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-21/okashi-na-sabaku-no-suna-to-manu-4-panel-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-february/.167726

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Film Is 1st Since 2004 to Top Box Office for 10 Straight Weekends

Live-action Promised Neverland film opens at #3, Stand By Me Doraemon 2 at #4

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-21/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-film-is-1st-since-2004-to-top-box-office-for-10-straight-weekends/.167725

'Last Battle' Naruto Joins Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Game as 22nd DLC Character

Character joins game as part of 3rd season pass

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-21/last-battle-naruto-joins-naruto-to-boruto-shinobi-striker-game-as-22nd-dlc-character/.167723

Toei Manga Matsuri Film Omnibus Returns in 2021 With Butt Detective

Omnibus opens in August

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-21/toei-manga-matsuri-film-omnibus-returns-in-2021-with-butt-detective/.167720

Ciel Nosurge DX, Ar Nosurge DX PS4, Switch, PC Games Delayed to March 4

Koei Tecmo delayed games from January to improve quality

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-21/ciel-nosurge-dx-ar-nosurge-dx-ps4-switch-pc-games-delayed-to-march-4/.167699

I'm Standing on 1,000,000 Lives. ‒ Episode 12

What will Game Master make of Yusuke's declaration at the end – that he's going to pursue what he sees as justice, even though he knows that doing so is the height of arrogance? Sadly, we will have to wait until the second season to find out the answer to that question.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-standing-on-1000000-lives/episode-12/.167627

Tencent Is Seeking To Hire a "Pokemon Consultant"

Encyclopedic Pokemon fans who poured thousands of hours into the franchise's games and other media have now become a source of talent that companies producing...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-21/tencent-is-seeking-to-hire-a-pokemon-consultant/.167631

Akudama Drive ‒ Episode 11

Akudama Drive understands that you simply cannot have a sci-fi anime climax without a little sprinkle of human instrumentality seasoning.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/akudama-drive/episode-11/.167644

Oscars' Academy Museum Delays Opening to September 2021

Museum director cites concerns related to COVID-19 pandemic

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-21/oscars-academy-museum-delays-opening-to-september-2021/.167667

Detective Conan: The Crimson Love Letter

The twenty-first Detective Conan (Case Closed) film, Detective Conan: The Crimson Love Letter, brings viewers someplace they're more likely to be familiar with from an entirely different series: a karuta tournament.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/detective-conan/the-crimson-love-letter/.167645

Warlords of Sigrdrifa ‒ Episode 11

I said in the last review that I didn't have high expectations for the climax, but there was one thing I was expecting: Cool plane fights. And in that regard, this episode delivered.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/warlords-of-sigrdrifa/episode-11/.167673

Dr. Susan Napier Responds to Attempt to Ban Anime from Akira to Howl's Moving Castle

Two Ohio lawmakers called to ban allegedly 'pornographic' book after Kent State assigns it to teen undergrad

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-21/dr-susan-napier-responds-to-attempt-to-ban-anime-from-akira-to-howl-moving-castle/.167681

Funimation to Stream Horimiya, Back Arrow, Wonder Egg Priority, Hortensia Saga Anime

Funimation begins streaming Back Arrow on January 8, Horimiya on January 9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-21/funimation-to-stream-horimiya-back-arrow-wonder-egg-priority-hortensia-saga-anime/.167704

The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc ‒ Episode 12

Despite the inclusion of a terrorist plot, the purpose of this episode is to develop Ayako and Fumiya by showcasing the relationship between the two.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-visitor-arc/episode-12/.167677

The List - 5 Christmas Anime Episodes to Get You in the Holiday Spirit!

Ho ho, it's time to hang up the mistletoe and tune in to some very merry holiday anime episodes!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-list/2020-12-21/.167707

Attack on Titan The Final Season ‒ Episode 3

”If people knew it would come to this, nobody would go to war.”

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/attack-on-titan-the-final-season/episode-3/.167706

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon ‒ Episode 12

The single biggest issue facing “Night of the New Moon and the Black-Haired Towa” is that the titular main event of the episode barely matters at all.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yashahime-princess-half-demon/episode-12/.167652

Jujutsu Kaisen ‒ Episode 12

"To You, Someday” is one of those odd anime episodes that functions both as climax and setup at the exact same time.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/jujutsu-kaisen/episode-12/.167647

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ‒ Episode 12

That scene of Ayumu going “Oh, yeah, sure, that all sounds great” through a meeting about her own concert is maybe the most real-to-life depiction of a high schooler in all of Love Live! history.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-live-nijigasaki-high-school-idol-club/episode-12/.167646

'Josee, The Tiger and the Fish' Anime Film Streams Music Video Featuring Eve's Theme Song

Film opens on Christmas

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-21/josee-the-tiger-and-the-fish-anime-film-streams-music-video-featuring-eve-theme-song/.167697

The Day I Became a God ‒ Episode 11

Somehow, this episode manages to make all of the baggage and strange creative decisions that preceded it just melt away.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-day-i-became-a-god/episode-11/.167670

Horimiya TV Anime's Promo Video Unveils Theme Songs

Yoh Kamiyama, Friends perform for school romance anime premiering on January 9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-21/horimiya-tv-anime-promo-video-unveils-theme-songs/.167696

Log Horizon Anime Season 3 Casts Nanami Yamashita, Manaka Iwami

Manaka Iwami plays Lelia Mofur, Nanami Yamashita plays Litka Mofur

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-21/log-horizon-anime-season-3-casts-nanami-yamashita-manaka-iwami/.167688

Live-Action Horimiya Project Previews School Romance, Toketadenkyu's Theme Song in Trailer

Ōji Suzuka, Sayu Kubota star in February 5 film, February 16 series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-21/live-action-horimiya-project-previews-school-romance-toketadenkyu-theme-song-in-trailer/.167692

The Quintessential Quintuplets Gets PS4/Switch Game in March

Game features original story with Uesugi, quintuplets trapped on deserted island

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-21/the-quintessential-quintuplets-gets-ps4-switch-game-in-march/.167682

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Film Is Only 520 Million Yen From Overtaking Spirited Away

Mugen Train steams past 31.16 billion yen, could top Spirited Away this week

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-20/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-film-is-only-520-million-yen-from-overtaking-spirited-away/.167679

The Legend of Heroes: Hajimari no Kiseki Game Launches on Switch, PC Next Summer

Game launches of PS4 in Japan on August 27 next year

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-20/the-legend-of-heroes-hajimari-no-kiseki-game-launches-on-switch-pc-next-summer/.167674

Live-Action Monster Hunter Film Earns US$2.2 Million in U.S. Opening Weekend

Film ranks #1 in opening weekend

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-20/live-action-monster-hunter-film-earns-usd2.2-million-in-u.s-opening-weekend/.167672

Comic Market 99 Rescheduled for 3 Days in May 2-4

Changed from previously announced 4-day event

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-20/comic-market-99-rescheduled-for-3-days-in-may-2-4/.167671

New Battle Action Manga Follows Rooster Who Saves the World

Shū Sakuratani draws web manga for Hero's Complex website

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-20/new-battle-action-manga-follows-rooster-who-saves-the-world/.167588

The Apothecary Diaries

This take on Chinese-influenced fantasy works in part because of how intelligently it handles things, and that starts with Maomao. She is every bit as clever as Saiunkoku's Shurei or Ascendance of a Bookworm's Myne and probably both more streetwise and conscious of the intricacies of her setting than either.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-apothecary-diaries/manga-volume-1/.167398

Hokuren Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives Produces 2nd PR Anime

The Hokuren Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, Hokkaido's top Japan Agricultural Cooperatives group, has released the second episode of its PR anime....

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-20/hokuren-federation-of-agricultural-cooperatives-produces-2nd-pr-anime/.167540

The Promised Neverland Manga Gets 'We Were Born' 1-Shot on January 4

32-page chapter to tell story of "another The Promised Neverland"

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-20/the-promised-neverland-manga-gets-we-were-born-1-shot-on-january-4/.167653

Netflix Adds Kuroko's Basketball Anime on January 15

Anime originally aired from April-September 2012

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-20/netflix-adds-kuroko-basketball-anime-on-january-15/.167661

Dragon Ball FighterZ Game Reveals Super Baby 2, SS4 Gogeta as DLC Characters

Super Baby 2 launches in game on January 15

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-20/dragon-ball-fighterz-game-reveals-super-baby-2-ss4-gogeta-as-dlc-characters/.167665

The Promised Neverland 2nd Anime Season's 2nd Promo Video Streamed

2nd season premieres on January 7

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-20/the-promised-neverland-2nd-anime-season-2nd-promo-video-streamed/.167663

Konami Reveals Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel Game for Switch

Game to include characters from Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-20/konami-reveals-yu-gi-oh-rush-duel-game-for-switch/.167662

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Funimation to Stream Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki Anime, Reveals English Dub for Gymnastics Samurai Anime

Christopher Wehkamp, Jill Harris star in Gymnastics Samurai; Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki starts on January 8

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-20/funimation-to-stream-bottom-tier-character-tomozaki-anime-reveals-english-dub-for-gymnastics-samurai-anime/.167656

Sana Kirioka's Taisho Otome Otogi Banashi Manga Gets TV Anime in Fall 2021

Yūsuke Kobayashi, Saya Aizawa star in series at SynergySP

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-20/sana-kirioka-taisho-otome-otogi-banashi-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-fall-2021/.167660

6th Volume of Tatsuya Endō's Spy x Family Manga Gets 1-Million 1st Print Run

Manga to have 8 million copies in print as of December 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/6th-volume-of-tatsuya-endo-spy-x-family-manga-gets-1-million-1st-print-run/.167659

Shadows House TV Anime Reveals Staff, Cast, Teaser Video, 2021 Premiere

Akari Kitō, Yū Sasahara star in series by Cloverworks

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/shadows-house-tv-anime-reveals-staff-cast-teaser-video-2021-premiere/.167657

Prince of Tennis 3DCG Film Reveals Visual, Teaser Video, September 3 Premiere

Film features original story during 3-month time period between The Prince of Tennis, The New Prince of Tennis manga

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/prince-of-tennis-3dcg-film-reveals-visual-teaser-video-september-3-premiere/.167658

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin 'The Final' Film's Story to Differ from Manga

Film opening on April 23 covers manga's "Jinchū" arc

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/live-action-rurouni-kenshin-the-final-film-story-to-differ-from-manga/.167655

Black Clover Anime Reveals More Cast for Clover Kingdom vs. Spade Kingdom Arc (Updated With Video)

Yui Ogura, Tatsuhisa Suzuki join cast as members of Dark Triad

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/black-clover-anime-reveals-more-cast-for-clover-kingdom-vs-spade-kingdom-arc/.167623

New Umineko When They Cry PS4, Switch Game's Gameplay Trailer Streamed

Visual novel will debut on January 28

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/new-umineko-when-they-cry-ps4-switch-game-gameplay-trailer-streamed/.167643

Beastars' Paru Itagaki Launches New Short Manga in Manga Goraku Magazine

New manga is titled Bota Bota

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/beastars-paru-itagaki-launches-new-short-manga-in-manga-goraku-magazine/.167574

World's End Harem Anime's Teaser Promo Video Streamed

Sci-fi series starring Taichi Ichikawa premieres in 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/world-end-harem-anime-teaser-promo-video-streamed/.167651

New Hetalia World Stars Anime's Teaser Unveils 3 Cast Members, More Staff

Sumire Morohoshi, Yūsuke Kobayashi, Yuichiro Umehara join spring anime; new musical in December 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/new-hetalia-world-stars-anime-teaser-unveils-3-cast-members-more-staff/.167650

Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works Complete Blu-Ray Box Set

The action, on the other hand, is unassailable. The concept of legendary figures duking it out is super fun, and Unlimited Blade Works delivers.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fate/stay-night/unlimited-blade-works/complete-blu-ray-box-set/.167246

hololive Virtual YouTuber Shirogane Noel Promotes Mystery Beef Bowl

hololive Virtual Youtuber Shirogane Noel's favorite food is gyudon (or "beef bowl"), a popular Japanese comfort food consisting of rice topped with beef...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-19/hololive-virtual-youtuber-shirogane-noel-promotes-mystery-beef-bowl/.167248

Uma Musume Pretty Derby TV Anime Season 2's Video Reveals New Cast, Staff & Studio Change, Song Info, January 4 Debut

Studio Kai replaces P.A. Works; delayed game app launches on February 24

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/uma-musume-pretty-derby-tv-anime-season-2-video-reveals-new-cast-staff-and-studio-change-song-info-january-4-debut/.167640

See Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Characters — as Drawn by Gintama's Hideaki Sorachi

Each Gintama: The Final filmgoer will receive 1 of 10 random illustration cards in 1st week

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-19/see-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-characters-as-drawn-by-gintama-hideaki-sorachi/.167639

Sk8 the Infinity Anime's 3rd Promo Video Previews Skateboarding Scenes

Anime by Free! director Hiroko Utsumi, BONES premieres on January 9

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/sk8-the-infinity-anime-3rd-promo-video-previews-skateboarding-scenes/.167638

Funimation Streams Cells at Work!!, Cells at Work! Code Black, The Promised Neverland, Sk8 the Infinity Simulcasts in January 2021

Cells at Work!!, Cells at Work! Code Black to debut 2 days before Japanese premiere

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/funimation-streams-cells-at-work-cells-at-work-code-black-the-promised-neverland-sk8-the-infinity-simulcasts-in-january-2021/.167625

Jump Force Game Previews DLC Character Yoruichi in Video

Yoruichi joins game in early 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/jump-force-game-previews-dlc-character-yoruichi-in-video/.167635

5th Reborn! Stage Play Runs in Tokyo, Osaka in Summer 2021

New play to be final in series

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/5th-reborn-stage-play-runs-in-tokyo-osaka-in-summer-2021/.167634

My Hero Academia Anime's 5th Season's New Promo Video Reveals March 27 Premiere

5th season to cover manga's "Joint Training" arc

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/my-hero-academia-anime-5th-season-new-promo-video-reveals-march-27-premiere/.167618

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Gets New Stage Play in Summer 2021

Play will feature returning staff, cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-gets-new-stage-play-in-summer-2021/.167633

My Hero Academia Stage Play Gets New Run in 2021

Play was delayed from July run due to staff members testing positive for COVID-19

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/my-hero-academia-stage-play-gets-new-run-in-2021/.167632

Friday, December 18, 2020

Haikyu!! Stage Plays Get New 'View From the Summit 2' Play in March-May 2021

Play to run in 5 Japanese cities

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/haikyu-stage-plays-get-new-view-from-the-summit-2-play-in-march-may-2021/.167629

Chainsaw Man Manga's '2nd Part' to Feature 'School Arc'

A stage presentation at the Jump Festa '21 event on Saturday revealed that the second part of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga will feature the manga's...

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-12-19/chainsaw-man-manga-2nd-part-to-feature-school-arc/.167630

Boruto Anime Reveals 6 New Cast Members Including Yūma Uchida as Kawaki

Yūichi Nakamura, Akio Ohtsuka, Kenta Miyake, more join cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/boruto-anime-reveals-6-new-cast-members-including-yuma-uchida-as-kawaki/.167619

Platinum End Manga by Death Note, Bakuman Creators Gets TV Anime in Fall 2021

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind's Hideya Takahashi directs anime at Signal.MD

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/platinum-end-manga-by-death-note-bakuman-creators-gets-tv-anime-in-fall-2021/.167628

TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Anime Gets OVA

Crunchyroll to stream OVA in 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-19/tonikawa-over-the-moon-for-you-anime-gets-ova/.167626

Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Reveals 4 New Cast Members, New Visual

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Rie Kugimiya join as students at Kyoto Prefectural Jujutsu High School

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-18/jujutsu-kaisen-anime-reveals-4-new-cast-members-new-visual/.167617

Megaton Musashi Game's Jump Festa Trailer Streamed

Game to launch for PS4, PS5, Switch; is no longer listed for iOS, Android

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-18/megaton-musashi-game-jump-festa-trailer-streamed/.167622

World Trigger Anime Gets 3rd Season

Anime's 2nd season premiering in January will air for 1 cours

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-18/world-trigger-anime-gets-3rd-season/.167621

Kemono Jihen Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Daisuke Ono's Opening Theme

Anime premieres on January 10

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-18/kemono-jihen-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-daisuke-ono-opening-theme/.167616

Wandering Witch - The Journey of Elaina ‒ Episode 12

Elaina flies into a foreboding place called “The Country Where Wishes Come True” and is immediately greeted with 15 different Elainas. That's right, it's a whole Danganronpa of Elainas.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wandering-witch-the-journey-of-elaina/episode-12/.167612

Record of Ragnarok Manga Gets Anime in 2021

Miyuki Sawashiro, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Tomokazu Seki, more lead cast

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-18/record-of-ragnarok-manga-gets-anime-in-2021/.167587

Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU ‒ Episode 12

This arc is still playing it straight but there was a hint in the opener that it could take a turn. There were a few times where it seemed like instead of fighting this battle the clean way, maybe the Sonozaki's will just murder Teppei at the festival.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/higurashi-when-they-cry-gou/episode-12/.167613

Schick Japan Launches 4th Evangelion Campaign in Time for New Film

Schick is also holding a contest that will give away 300 original bath towels to lucky customers. The towels feature artwork of Rei Ayanami, Asuka Shikinami Langley, and Mari Makinami Illustrious.

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2020-12-18/schick-japan-launches-4th-evangelion-campaign-in-time-for-new-film/.167608

Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki Anime's Full Promo Video Previews Opening Theme Song

Romantic comedy anime about gamer trying to get good at life premieres on January 8

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-18/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki-anime-full-promo-video-previews-opening-theme-song/.167604

Back Arrow Anime's New Promo Video Highlights Rekka Empire, Reveals More Cast

Kenyuu Horiuchi, Kenta Miyake, Tetsu Inada, Nobuyuki Hiyama join cast for January anime

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-18/back-arrow-anime-new-promo-video-highlights-rekka-empire-reveals-more-cast/.167598

2nd Fate/Grand Order Anime Film's Trailer Streamed

Paladin: Agateram film opens in spring 2021

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-18/2nd-fate-grand-order-anime-film-trailer-streamed/.167601

Anime News Network's Winter 2021 Anime Trailer Watchalong

Anime News Network executive editor Lynzee Loveridge, video producer Jacki Jing, and Discotek producer Mike Toole sat down to watch everything from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime to The Promised Neverland to Sk8 the Infinity!

source http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-12-18/anime-news-network-winter-2021-anime-trailer-watchalong/.167606