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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Funimation to Stream Wonder Egg Priority Special Edition Anime Finale in June

TV show's English dub also debuted on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-01/funimation-to-stream-wonder-egg-priority-special-edition-anime-finale-in-june/.171355

Sailor Moon Stage Musical Returns in September After COVID-19 Delay

Kaguya-hime no Koibito shares title with manga short that inspired Sailor Moon S film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-01/sailor-moon-stage-musical-returns-in-september-after-covid-19-delay/.171354

Laid-Back Camp Movie Reveals Returning Staff, 2022 Opening

Director Yoshiaki Kyougoku draws imageboard art previewed in concept visual

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-31/laid-back-camp-movie-reveals-returning-staff-2022-opening/.171353

Production I.G's Shika no Ō Anime Film Reveals Cast, More Staff, Full Title, September 10 Debut in Teaser

Shinichi Tsutsumi, Ryōma Takeuchi, Anne Watanabe star in film of Nahoko Uehashi's novels

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-31/production-i.g-shika-no-o-anime-film-reveals-cast-more-staff-full-title-september-10-debut-in-teaser/.171351

Fruits Basket the Final Ending Credits to Feature 12 Drawings by Creator

Tohru Honda illustration by Natsuki Takaya released ahead of anime's April 5 premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-31/fruits-basket-the-final-ending-credits-to-feature-12-drawings-by-creator/.171319

Udon Entertainment Licenses Steins;Gate 0 Manga

1st "oversized" volume launches on September 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-31/udon-entertainment-licenses-steins-gate-0-manga/.171348

Men Arrested for Illegal Fishing Off Ship Named After One Piece's "Going Merry"

"Unlike One Piece, these are bad pirates."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-31/men-arrested-for-illegal-fishing-off-ship-named-after-one-piece-going-merry/.171324

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 ‒ Episode 12

After an excellent arc filled with drama and tension, we are suddenly back to where we started: tying up a random collection of loose ends. And honestly, that's more than a bit of a letdown.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-season-2/episode-12/.171317

Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- Writers Share the Anime's Unique Creation Story

Story began as a concept novel co-written by Tappei Nagatsuki, Eiji Umehara

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-31/vivy-fluorite-eye-song-writers-share-the-anime-unique-creation-story/.171297

Log Horizon: Destruction of the Round Table ‒ Episode 12

Although it isn't perfect, this final episode of Log Horizon's third season is about as final as it can be while still making it clear that the story is far from over.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/log-horizon-destruction-of-the-round-table/episode-12/.171330

Sentai Filmworks Licenses Dororo Anime

Company to produce new English dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-31/sentai-filmworks-licenses-dororo-anime/.171346

New Shaman King Anime Streams Creditless Opening Theme

Megumi Hayashibara performs theme songs for anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-31/new-shaman-king-anime-streams-creditless-opening-theme/.171345

Hetalia: World Stars Anime Casts Taku Yashiro

Voice actors Nobuya Mine, Eriko Nakamura return

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-31/hetalia-world-stars-anime-casts-taku-yashiro/.171344

Tokyo Court: Posting Manga Dialogue Without Authorization Is Copyright Infringement

"Spoiler site" user posted content from Kengan Omega manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-31/tokyo-court-posting-manga-dialogue-without-authorization-is-copyright-infringement/.171343

Our Most Anticipated Anime Of Spring 2021

Hold on to your hats, the Spring 2021 anime season is right around the corner and its gearing up to be on the biggest yet.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-03-31/our-most-anticipated-anime-of-spring-2021/.170993

Love and Heart GN 1

Is Love and Heart's first volume full of red flags or red herrings? That's the central question you may be left with after reading it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-and-heart/gn-1/.171046

Kunihiko Ikuhara's Penguindrum TV Anime Gets Compilation Film Project

Project re-edits all 24 TV episodes with new sequences; crowdfunding also marks 10th anniversary

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-31/kunihiko-ikuhara-penguindrum-tv-anime-gets-compilation-film-project/.171327

Attack on Titan Creator Completes Manga Finale, as Kodansha Takes Actions Against Illegal Uploads

Kodansha starts countdown to April 9 finale on Eren's birthday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-31/attack-on-titan-creator-completes-manga-finale-as-kodansha-takes-actions-against-illegal-uploads/.171318

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly TV Anime Reveals April 12 Premiere, More Staff

Original character creator Chack Mori is animation director, head writer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-31/gloomy-the-naughty-grizzly-tv-anime-reveals-april-12-premiere-more-staff/.171316

Funimation Reveals English Dub for Wonder Egg Priority Anime

1st 2 dubbed episodes debut on Wednesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-30/funimation-reveals-english-dub-for-wonder-egg-priority-anime/.171314

Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Tops 40 Million Copies in Circulation

Copies rose by 470% since anime's premiere 6 months ago

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-30/jujutsu-kaisen-manga-tops-40-million-copies-in-circulation/.171313

A3! Stage Plays Get 2 Live-Action Films

Films about aspiring actors open in December 2021 & in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-30/a3-stage-plays-get-2-live-action-films/.171311

Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed By Light Anime Film Reveals 3 Guest Cast Members

Kana Kurashina, Akira Kawashima, Yūsuke Inoue play Elizabeth's mother, demons in July 2 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-30/seven-deadly-sins-cursed-by-light-anime-film-reveals-3-guest-cast-members/.171309

Black Clover ‒ Episode 170

The story finds a reasonable stopping point: it brings Asta's story full circle and shows everyone engaged in preparations for the next big step.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/black-clover/episode-170/.171307

Moriarty the Patriot ‒ Episode 12

It usually surprises people that Adler has only one appearance in the Holmes canon, because her legacy, like that of Moriarty, has far surpassed her original appearance and made her into the stuff of fanfiction.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/moriarty-the-patriot/episode-12/.171276

Thank You, Black Clover

After four years and over 150 episodes, Black Clover is taking a break. Long time fan Rachel Trujillo looks back on the important messages in the show and how it earned a permanent place in her heart.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-03-30/thank-you-black-clover/.171289

Wonder Egg Priority Anime Gets Special Edition Broadcast to Conclude Story on June 29

Special edition serves as continuation of 12th episode, which aired on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-30/wonder-egg-priority-anime-gets-special-edition-broadcast-to-conclude-story-on-june-29/.171306

Industry Professionals Detail Anime Production Process at AnimeJapan

Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway staff share their stories

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-30/industry-professionals-detail-anime-production-process-at-animejapan/.171252

The ANN Aftershow - Attack on Titan Finale: Pieck vs. Eren!

It's the final episode of Attack on Titan...for now! Lynzee, Jacki, and James discuss the big cliffhanger and where the characters currently stand. ALSO: That MHA premiere and some anime industry developments concerning a certain CLAMP series.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2021-03-30/.171302

Crunchyroll, Viz to Release Burn the Witch, In/Spectre, Jujutsu Kaisen, More Anime on Home Video

Also: The God of High School, Tower of God

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-30/crunchyroll-viz-to-release-burn-the-witch-in-spectre-jujutsu-kaisen-more-anime-on-home-video/.171304

Hortensia Saga 1-12 Streaming

It's really those final three episodes where things really begin to fall apart as the story shifts into warp speed. But in all fairness, throughout the entire show there's a nagging feeling that perhaps the pacing is too slow to wrap this up decently in twelve episodes.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/hortensia-saga/12/.171088

The Unfulfilled Potential of The Promised Neverland Anime

The unsatisfactory conclusion left fans reeling last week. Jairus Taylor looks at what might have been and where the anime series started to go wrong.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-03-30/the-unfulfilled-potential-of-the-promised-neverland-anime/.171202

Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendō TV Anime Casts Wataru Takagi, Ai Fairouz

New episodes debut on April 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-30/fushigi-dagashiya-zenitendo-tv-anime-casts-wataru-takagi-ai-fairouz/.171301

Tokyo Revengers Anime Casts Showtaro Morikubo, Takuya Eguchi

Series' YouTube channel to stream 3 new tie-in programs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-30/tokyo-revengers-anime-casts-showtaro-morikubo-takuya-eguchi/.171300

One Piece ‒ Episode 967

Oden discovers that Roger is sick and has only one year to live, and vows to see the end of Roger's dramatic journey. And most importantly - with Oden's help - Roger is finally homing in on the final location of the One Piece.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-967/.171236

Back Arrow ‒ Episode 12

Ren in particular has just a phenomenal episode, with her revenge motivation becoming a true burning passion.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/back-arrow/episode-12/.171237

This Week in Anime - Is Netflix's Dota Show Worth Watching?

Valve's strategy game is the latest inspiration for Studio Mir, the studio behind Legend of Korra and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Unlike those series, this one is for grown-ups, so get ready for plenty of F-bombs and sexy shenanigans. Also dragons.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-03-29/.171277

Dragon Goes House-Hunting Anime Casts Tesshō Genda as Letty's Father

Masayoshi Ōishi's opening song debuts digitally 1 day after anime's April 4 premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-30/dragon-goes-house-hunting-anime-casts-tessho-genda-as-letty-father/.171299

Tokyo Game Show to Be Online Again in 2021

Streaming globally with English interpretation; press, influencers will still have in-person event

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-30/tokyo-game-show-to-be-online-again-in-2021/.171298

Monday, March 29, 2021

SD Gundam World Heroes Anime's Subtitled Trailer Highlights Worlds, Characters

Anime debuts on Gundam Channel on April 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-30/sd-gundam-world-heroes-anime-subtitled-trailer-highlights-worlds-characters/.171291

Dinosaur Biyori Anime Casts Hirofumi Araki, Shō Jinnai

Anime about 3 dinosaurs living in modern one-room apartment premieres April 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-30/dinosaur-biyori-anime-casts-hirofumi-araki-sho-jinnai/.171288

California's Placer County Closes Main Vaccination Site for 2 Days as SacAnime Holds Swap Meet This Weekend

SacAnime: Clinic never planned to open on April 1-2, declined offer for some of allocated space

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-30/california-placer-county-closes-main-vaccination-site-for-2-days-as-sacanime-holds-swap-meet-this-weekend/.171286

Way of the Househusband Anime Adds 8 Cast Members

Yoshimasa Hosoya, Atsuko Tanaka, M.A.O, Jun Fukushima, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-29/way-of-the-househusband-anime-adds-8-cast-members/.171287

Funimation Streams WIT Studio's Original Anime Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-

Stream debuts with 1st 2 episodes this Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-29/funimation-streams-wit-studio-original-anime-vivy-fluorite-eye-song/.171285

Live-Action Monster Hunter Film Opens at #2 in Japan

3rd Girls und Panzer das Finale film opens at #6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-29/live-action-monster-hunter-film-opens-at-no.2-in-japan/.171284

Studio 4°C's Gyokō no Nikuko-san Film Casts Hiro Shimono as Lizard, Gecko

Shimono voices inner thoughts of two female leads in June 11 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-29/studio-4c-gyoko-no-nikuko-san-film-casts-hiro-shimono-as-lizard-gecko/.171283

Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki ‒ Episode 12

It's a satisfying climax, wrapping up all the major thematic threads, while also leaving more than enough room for viewers to imagine where the characters could grow from here.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki/episode-12/.171244

The Devil is a Part-Timer! Creator's Dracula Yakin! Novels Get Manga

Story follows vampire who works night shifts at a convenience store

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-29/the-devil-is-a-part-timer-creator-dracula-yakin-novels-get-manga/.171278

Kemono Jihen ‒ Episode 12

And it's a good thing we get some sort of solid ending, because most of the rest of it is basically, “read the manga, kids!”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kemono-jihen/episode-12/.171272

Kougu Ishin Group Members Appear in Live-Action My Androgynous Boyfriend Series

Hirotsugu Otsu, Kо̄sei Awaji appear in 1st episode on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-29/kougu-ishin-group-members-appear-in-live-action-my-androgynous-boyfriend-series/.171274

Horimiya ‒ Episode 12

There's definitely something a little ominous about the way Horimiya's penultimate episode ends on a proposal and a promise of forever.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/horimiya/episode-12/.171266

Kodansha Comics Licenses With the Sheikh in His Harem, Medalist, More Manga

Also: The Springtime of My Life Began with You, Back When You Called Us Devils

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-29/kodansha-comics-licenses-with-the-sheikh-in-his-harem-medalist-more-manga/.171275

EX-ARM ‒ Episode 12

Well class, I've got your papers graded, and I'm afraid to say that you've all failed. You've failed this social experiment.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ex-arm/episode-12/.171240

Nexon Invests US$874 Million in Hasbro, Bandai Namco, Konami, Sega Sammy

Nexon has no intention of acquisition or activism through these investments

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-29/nexon-invests-usd874-million-in-hasbro-bandai-namco-konami-sega-sammy/.171273

Attack on Titan The Final Season ‒ Episode 16

“Above and Below” is just the kind of table-setting chapter that suffers a bit knowing that we might need to wait nearly a full year in order to see how all of this setup will pay off.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/attack-on-titan-the-final-season/episode-16/.171239

Monster Hunter Rise Game Ships 4 Million Copies Worldwide

Capcom announced on Monday that its Monster Hunter Rise game has shipped 4 million copies worldwide. The game launched on the Switch on Friday. The game...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-03-29/monster-hunter-rise-game-ships-4-million-copies-worldwide/.171270

King of the Labyrinth LN 1

Most of the characters use what I can only describe as Horror Movie 101 character logic. Everyone makes the worst possible choices, constantly, for dozens of pages at a time.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/king-of-the-labyrinth/volume-1/.170836

PAX East Event Canceled in June, With Online Event Slated for July Instead

In-person event was scheduled for June 3-6 in Boston

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-29/pax-east-event-canceled-in-june-with-online-event-slated-for-july-instead/.171271

Uchū Nanchara Kotetsu-kun Astronaut Trainee TV Anime Unveils More Cast, Theme Song, 2nd Video

April 7 anime casts Yutaka Aoyama, Tsuyoshi Koyama, Ayasa Itō

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-29/uchu-nanchara-kotetsu-kun-astronaut-trainee-tv-anime-unveils-more-cast-theme-song-2nd-video/.171269

The Best and Worst Anime of Winter 2021

Winter season is melting away for a brand new spring crop. ANN's critics look back at the best of the best and which series failed to launch.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-03-29/the-best-and-worst-anime-of-winter-2021/.171109

Animazement 2021 Canceled Due to Restrictions in North Carolina

Registrations for Animazement 2021 will automatically roll over to 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-29/animazement-2021-canceled-due-to-restrictions-in-north-carolina/.171254

Saturday, March 27, 2021

Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop Film's New Trailers Reveal New July 22 Opening Date

Film's theme song by never young beach, insert song by Taeko Onuki also previewed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-27/words-bubble-up-like-soda-pop-film-new-trailers-reveal-new-july-22-opening-date/.171187

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Gets New RPG App

Maō to Ryū no Kenkoku-tan 3d battle RPG let players build their own nation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-27/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-gets-new-rpg-app/.171188

Pride of Orange Project Reveals 6 More Cast Members

Hisako Tōjō, Ruriko Aoki, Aina Suzuki, Eriko Matsui, Shizuku Hoshinoya, Kurumi Takase join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-27/pride-of-orange-project-reveals-6-more-cast-members/.171184

Sword Art Online Progressive Anime Film Reveals 2nd Teaser Video, New Visual, More Cast

Inori Minase joins cast as Mito

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-27/sword-art-online-progressive-anime-film-reveals-2nd-teaser-video-new-visual-more-cast/.171185

The Duke of Death and His Maid Anime's 1st Full Video Unveils July Premiere

Natsuki Hanae, Ayumi Mano star in romantic comedy by Hi Score Girl's Yoshiki Yamakawa, J.C. Staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-27/the-duke-of-death-and-his-maid-anime-1st-full-video-unveils-july-premiere/.171186

New Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Film's Teaser Reveals Summer Opening

Sequel film is titled Gekijōban Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Licht - Namae no Nai Shōjo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-27/new-fate-kaleid-liner-prisma-illya-film-teaser-reveals-summer-opening/.171180

2nd Fate/Grand Order Anime Film's Trailer Previews Mamoru Miyano's Theme Song

2nd film in Camelot storyline opens on May 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-27/2nd-fate-grand-order-anime-film-trailer-previews-mamoru-miyano-theme-song/.171183

Kana Furunaka Takes Over Maria Magadalene Dietrich Role in Luminous Witches Franchise

Momo Hanae was previously cast in role

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-27/kana-furunaka-takes-over-maria-magadalene-dietrich-role-in-luminous-witches-franchise/.171182

Friday, March 26, 2021

The Vampire Dies in No Time Anime Reveals Promo Video, Teaser Visual, October Debut

Jun Fukuyama, Makoto Furukawa star in series about easily killed vampire

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-27/the-vampire-dies-in-no-time-anime-reveals-promo-video-teaser-visual-october-debut/.171176

'86' Sci-Fi Anime Reveals 3rd Extended Trailer, Broadcast in 2 Split Halves

A-1 Pictures animates Asato Asato's war story for April 10 premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-27/86-sci-fi-anime-reveals-3rd-extended-trailer-broadcast-in-2-split-halves/.171178

How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord Omega Anime's Promo Video Previews Opening Theme

Sequel series premieres on April 8 with Crunchyroll, Funimation streaming

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-27/how-not-to-summon-a-demon-lord-omega-anime-promo-video-previews-opening-theme/.171174

'So I'm a Spider, So What?' Anime Unveils Preview Video, New Visual for 2nd Half

The official website for the television anime of author Okina Baba and illustrator Tsukasa Kiryu's So I'm a Spider, So What? (Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka?) novels...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-03-27/so-im-a-spider-so-what-anime-unveils-preview-video-new-visual-for-2nd-half/.171173

Thunderbolt Fantasy Season 3 Show's Opening Sequence Posted for Limited Time

Takanori Nishikawa performs opening song "Judgement" for April 3 puppet show

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-27/thunderbolt-fantasy-season-3-show-opening-sequence-posted-for-limited-time/.171172

3rd Girls & Panzer das Finale Anime Film's 1st 9 Minutes Posted

Film opened in Japan on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/3rd-girls-and-panzer-das-finale-anime-film-1st-9-minutes-posted/.171169

Daiki Yamashita Performs Seven Knights Revolution TV Anime's Ending Theme as His Artist Debut

Theme song previewed in video for anime premiering on April 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/daiki-yamashita-performs-seven-knights-revolution-tv-anime-ending-theme-as-his-artist-debut/.171170

Aniplex Reveals Visual Prison Visual Kei TV Anime With Symphogear's Noriyasu Agematsu

A-1 Pictures animates original anime slated for October premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/aniplex-reveals-visual-prison-visual-kei-tv-anime-with-symphogear-noriyasu-agematsu/.171167

Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- Original Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, 3 More Cast Members

New visual also revealed for series premiering with 1st 2 episodes on April 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/vivy-fluorite-eye-song-original-anime-reveals-2nd-promo-video-3-more-cast-members/.171166

Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness CG Anime's Footage Highlights Claire

Footage also shows Leon encountering someone at White House

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/resident-evil-infinite-darkness-cg-anime-footage-highlights-claire/.171165

Record of Ragnarok Anime's Promo Video Unveils Worldwide June Debut on Netflix

More staff unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/record-of-ragnarok-anime-promo-video-unveils-worldwide-june-debut-on-netflix/.171155

Eden Anime's Videos Reveal May 27 Netflix Worldwide Debut

Marika Kōno, Kentaro Ito, Kyoko Hikami, Kōichi Yamadera star in 4-episode anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/eden-anime-videos-reveal-may-27-netflix-worldwide-debut/.171164

The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt Anime's Teaser Reveals Staff

Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō's Makoto Tamagawa directs anime at Yokohama Animation Lab

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/the-genius-prince-guide-to-raising-a-nation-out-of-debt-anime-teaser-reveals-staff/.171163

IDOLiSH7 Third Beat! Anime's 1st Half Premieres in July

New visual also unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/idolish7-third-beat-anime-1st-half-premieres-in-july/.171162

SPY x FAMILY Creator Draws Model, Professional Flutist Cocomi

Cocomi also takes inspiration from manga's heroine for fashion shoot collaboration with Dior

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-26/spy-x-family-creator-draws-model-professional-flutist-cocomi/.171054

Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Gets Film This Winter

MAPPA returns to adapt Jujutsu Kaisen 0 manga story

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/jujutsu-kaisen-anime-gets-film-this-winter/.171149

This Week in Games - Melty Love

Type-Moon knocks it out of the park again with the announcement that its formative fighting game Melty Blood is getting a remake!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2021-03-26/this-week-in-games-melty-love/.171114

'Farewell, My Dear Cramer' Soccer TV Anime Casts Kazuhiro Yamaji, Yumi Uchiyama

Series premieres on April 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/farewell-my-dear-cramer-soccer-tv-anime-casts-kazuhiro-yamaji-yumi-uchiyama/.171150

Marvel, Penguin Random House Sign Exclusive Distribution Deal for Comic Direct Market

Hachette still supplying Marvel's graphic novels, collections to other bookstores; Diamond remains as wholesaler to direct market

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/marvel-penguin-random-house-sign-exclusive-distribution-deal-for-comic-direct-market/.171145

Sentai Filmworks, Funimation Also Stream Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress Anime on April 2

Sentai Filmworks acquires distribution rights in US, Canada, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, NZ

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/sentai-filmworks-funimation-also-stream-cardfight-vanguard-overdress-anime-on-april-2/.171143

Violet Evergarden: The Movie

Many films tug at your heartstrings. Violet Evergarden: The Movie rips them out, ties them in knots, surgically reattaches them, and then repeats the process two or three more times just to make sure you're a crying mess for the majority its runtime.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/violet-evergarden/the-movie/.170962

Elos to Sell Evangelion Skateboards in the United States

Online preorders for Eva 01, Eva 02, Rei skateboards opened on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-26/elos-to-sell-evangelion-skateboards-in-the-united-states/.171063

Man Charged With Illegally Recording Demon Slayer Anime Film

Suspect allegedly recorded favorite scenes with smartphone in Chiba

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/man-charged-with-illegally-recording-demon-slayer-anime-film/.171147

Bandai Namco Arts, DeNA Announce Anime, Game for takt op. Classical Music Battle Project in 2021

Cast, staff, promo videos unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/bandai-namco-arts-dena-announce-anime-game-for-takt-op-classical-music-battle-project-in-2021/.171146

Everything You Need to Know About My Hero Academia

Eric and AJ from Cartoon Cipher are here to get you up to speed on the hit anime series My Hero Academia before the fifth season premieres on Saturday.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-03-26/everything-you-need-to-know-about-my-hero-academia/.171103

Hatsune Miku featured in its first-ever Crossover with GRAND SUMMONERS

GRAND SUMMONERS surprises again in its collaboration with the world-renowned virtual singer Hatsune Miku.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2021-03-26/hatsune-miku-featured-in-its-first-ever-crossover-with-grand-summoners/.170733

Gundam: Hathaway Film's New English-Subtitled Trailer Previews Alexandros' Theme Song

Also: Uroaki Sabishi launches manga adaptation of novels in Gundam Ace magazine

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/gundam-hathaway-film-new-english-subtitled-trailer-previews-alexandros-theme-song/.171144

Godzilla Franchise Gets 3 New Smartphone Games

Run Godzilla raising game available now

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/godzilla-franchise-gets-3-new-smartphone-games/.171132

Everyday♪ Today's Menu for Emiya Family Switch Game Releases in Japan on April 28

New promo video streamed for cooking game

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/everyday-today-menu-for-emiya-family-switch-game-releases-in-japan-on-april-28/.171127

Type-Moon's Melty Blood: Type Lumina Fighting Game Gets Release This Year

Game to have English text on release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/type-moon-melty-blood-type-lumina-fighting-game-gets-release-this-year/.171126

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Muv-Luv's 'Project Mikhail' PC, Switch Game Delayed to August

aNCHOR also reveals Muv-Luv Verse 'virtual theme park' web service

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/muv-luv-project-mikhail-pc-switch-game-delayed-to-august/.171124

Khara's Live-Action Shin Ultraman Film Delayed

New video streamed for film previously planned to open this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/khara-live-action-shin-ultraman-film-delayed/.171122

Tsukihime Visual Novel Remake Launches on August 26

Type-Moon announced on Friday that Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon-, the remake of Type-Moon's Tsukihime dōjin visual novel game, will launch for...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-03-26/tsukihime-visual-novel-remake-launches-on-august-26/.171120

Inio Asano's A Girl on the Shore Manga Gets Live-Action Film

Ruka Ishikawa, Yuzu Aoki star in youth film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/inio-asano-a-girl-on-the-shore-manga-gets-live-action-film/.171116

The Dungeon of Black Company TV Anime Reveals Promo Video, More Cast, Visual

Satomi Satou, Wataru Takagi join cast of July isekai anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/the-dungeon-of-black-company-tv-anime-reveals-promo-video-more-cast-visual/.171119

Funimation Co-Produces She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man TV Anime Premiering This Year

Anime also reveals staff, cast, promo video, visual

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/funimation-co-produces-she-professed-herself-pupil-of-the-wise-man-tv-anime-premiering-this-year/.171118

HIRO's Akebi's Sailor Uniform Manga Gets TV Anime by Cloverworks

Her Blue Sky's Miyuki Kuroki directs upcoming youth series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-26/hiro-akebi-sailor-uniform-manga-gets-tv-anime-by-cloverworks/.171117

Waboku, A-1 Pictures, Eve's 'Baten Kaitos' Animated Music Video Premieres on Sunday

Video serves as music video for Myuk's ending theme for The Promised Neverland 2nd season

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/waboku-a-1-pictures-eve-baten-kaitos-animated-music-video-premieres-on-sunday/.171115

Crunchyroll Adds Marudase Kintarō Boys-Love Anime to Catalog

Anime begins streaming on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/crunchyroll-adds-marudase-kintaro-boys-love-anime-to-catalog/.171107

Rozi in the Labyrinth GN 1

If you ever read Aria by Kozue Amano and thought, “Neo-Venezia is beautiful, but I wish it had an element of supernatural existential horror and maybe some catboys,” you don't even need to read further.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/rozi-in-the-labyrinth/gn-1/.170666

The Quintessential Quintuplets Anime Gets Sequel

Announcement promo video, visual unveiled

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/the-quintessential-quintuplets-anime-gets-sequel/.171106

NHK Documentary Captures Hideaki Anno's Creative Struggles on Final Evangelion Film

Anno also spoke frankly about a time when he contemplated suicide after the creation of Neon Genesis Evangelion

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-25/nhk-documentary-captures-hideaki-anno-creative-struggles-on-final-evangelion-film/.171027

Crunchyroll Streams Pretty Cure Anime in Europe, Middle East, North Africa

2004 anime begins streaming on Thursday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/crunchyroll-streams-pretty-cure-anime-in-europe-middle-east-north-africa/.171101

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (Season 2) ‒ Episode 25

After 24 extended episodes of suffering and drama, it sure was satisfying to see these kids smile.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/re-zero-starting-life-in-another-world/episode-25/.171057

Kadokawa Appoints Takeshi Natsuno as New President With Chief Anime Officer Shinichiro Inoue Retiring

Current president Masaki Matsubara to retire on June 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/kadokawa-appoints-takeshi-natsuno-as-new-president-with-chief-anime-officer-shinichiro-inoue-retiring/.171090

Ys, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Games Launch on Stadia

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana launch on April 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/ys-the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-games-launch-on-stadia/.171081

Dr. Stone Anime Gets Sequel

New trailer teases next arc "Age of Exploration"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/dr-stone-anime-gets-sequel/.171100

Tsutomu Nihei's Knights of Sidonia Manga Gets Game Project

Manga also gets spinoff novel, tribute manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/tsutomu-nihei-knights-of-sidonia-manga-gets-game-project/.171068

Akuma no Memumemu-chan Manga Reaches Climax

Manga entered final arc last November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/akuma-no-memumemu-chan-manga-reaches-climax/.171002

This Week in Anime - B: The Beginning The Sequel

Sherlock-esque detective Keith Flick is back for a half-length season that ditches the clowns for...a coup plot? Toilet humor? Nick and Steve come out the other side of this one with more questions than answers.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-03-25/.171055

Bandai Namco Holdings Consolidates Overseas Subsidiaries

Bandai Namco Group also shifts to 3-unit structure

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/bandai-namco-holdings-consolidates-overseas-subsidiaries/.170955

Swans in Space's Lunlun Yamamoto Launches New Manga in Harta

Namidako-sama no Iu Toori horror suspense manga launches in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/swans-in-space-lunlun-yamamoto-launches-new-manga-in-harta/.170956

Bushiroad Reports Losses in 2nd Quarter Due to COVID-19

Company reports 3.4% increase in overall revenue, but flagging performance in various sectors

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/bushiroad-reports-losses-in-2nd-quarter-due-to-covid-19/.170994

Girls' Frontline TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Main Cast, Global Streaming

Key visual also revealed for series premiering this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/girls-frontline-tv-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-main-cast-global-streaming/.171074

Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga's Koji Aihara Launches New Manga

Story follows Aihara's fight against depression during COVID-19 pandemic

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/even-a-monkey-can-draw-manga-koji-aihara-launches-new-manga/.171056

Sunao Katabuchi's New Anime Film Takes Place in Kyoto 1,000 Years Ago

Director Sunao Katabuchi's Contrail anime company revealed on Thursday that Katabuchi's previously revealed new anime film will take place in Kyoto 1,000...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-03-25/sunao-katabuchi-new-anime-film-takes-place-in-kyoto-1000-years-ago/.171071

Pine Jam Reveals Do It Yourself!! Original TV Anime

Yona of the Dawn's Kazuhiro Yoneda directs anime about high school girls doing DIY

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/pine-jam-reveals-do-it-yourself-original-tv-anime/.171070

Kodansha USA Adds 6 New Manga Including Osamu Tezuka's Bomba!

Company also reveals print runs for 3 digital manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/kodansha-usa-adds-6-new-manga-including-osamu-tezuka-bomba/.171066

Tsukipro the Animation 2 Anime Reveals Key Visual, 4 Theme Songs, July Premiere, New Staff

SolidS, SOARA, QUELL, Growth each perform theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/tsukipro-the-animation-2-anime-reveals-key-visual-4-theme-songs-july-premiere-new-staff/.171061

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Netflix Streams Shin-Ei Animation's Pui Pui Molcar Stop-Motion Series Worldwide Outside of Some Asian Territories

Stop-motion puppet series premiered in Japan in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-25/netflix-streams-shin-ei-animation-pui-pui-molcar-stop-motion-series-worldwide-outside-of-some-asian-territories/.171058

Amanchu! Manga Ends With 17th Volume in November

Kozue Amano's story about open water diving, daily life entered final arc last September

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/amanchu-manga-ends-with-17th-volume-in-november/.170954

Funimation Premieres Mars Red, Moriarty the Patriot Part 2 Anime 1 Week Ahead of Japanese Debuts

Service streams Mars Red subbed, dubbed on March 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/funimation-premieres-mars-red-moriarty-the-patriot-part-2-anime-1-week-ahead-of-japanese-debuts/.171047

Hotaru no Hikari BABY Manga Ends on April 24

Manga's final volume ships this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/hotaru-no-hikari-baby-manga-ends-on-april-24/.170949

Netflix Contracts Toho Studio Facilities in Tokyo for Live-Action Yu Yu Hakusho Series

1st production in multi-year contract for Toho's facilities

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/netflix-contracts-toho-studio-facilities-in-tokyo-for-live-action-yu-yu-hakusho-series/.171044

MBS Executive Is Mum on Possible 2nd Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Season

The television broadcaster MBS held a remote session to unveil its updated programming schedule for the spring season on Wednesday. During the unveiling,...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-03-24/mbs-executive-is-mum-on-possible-2nd-jujutsu-kaisen-anime-season/.171029

Urban Legend Horror Manga Ningen Kaishūsha Listed With Net Anime

Aki Sendō's story of waste collection truck that collects "useless" people instead of garbage

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/urban-legend-horror-manga-ningen-kaishusha-listed-with-net-anime/.171021

The Blue Period. Anime Reveals Staff, Visual

Koji Masunari, Katsuya Asano direct anime at Seven Arcs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/the-blue-period-anime-reveals-staff-visual/.170997

Wit Studio Establishes Stop-Motion Studio With Pui Pui Molcar Director

Studio unveiled stop-motion anime promo video "Candy Caries"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/wit-studio-establishes-stop-motion-studio-with-pui-pui-molcar-director/.171039

Why Are the Mages in Fate Such Assholes?

If you've seen any anime of the Fate series you may have noticed a trend, nearly every mage we've been introduced to is a bit of a dick at best, a mass murderer at worst.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-03-24/why-are-the-mages-in-fate-such-assholes/.159676

Kingdom Anime Season 3's New Video Highlights Characters in Battle

Season restarts from episode 1 on April 4 after COVID-19 delay

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/kingdom-anime-season-3-new-video-highlights-characters-in-battle/.171033

Cestvs: The Roman Fighter TV Anime's 2nd Ad Unveils Sarasa Kadowaki's Ending Song

Anime premieres on April 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/cestvs-the-roman-fighter-tv-anime-2nd-ad-unveils-sarasa-kadowaki-ending-song/.171037

Platinum End TV Anime Casts M.A.O, Natsuki Hanae

Signal.MD animates Death Note creators' suspense fantasy for this fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/platinum-end-tv-anime-casts-m.a.o-natsuki-hanae/.171036

TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Original Video Anime's Promo Reveals Title, August 18 Release

Tonikaku Kawaii ~SNS~ special episode to stream overseas, ship on Blu-ray in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/tonikawa-over-the-moon-for-you-original-video-anime-promo-reveals-title-august-18-release/.171035

Writer Chiaki J. Konaka Updates on Despera Project by Serial Experiments Lain's Yoshitoshi ABe

Konaka, ABe to work on additional content for Kowloon's Curse horror RPG

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/writer-chiaki-j-konaka-updates-on-despera-project-by-serial-experiments-lain-yoshitoshi-abe/.170987

Ao-chan Can't Study! Manga's Ren Kawahara Launches New Manga

Uchi wa Hanarete Kurashiteru story of couple after divorce launches on April 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/ao-chan-cant-study-manga-ren-kawahara-launches-new-manga/.171003

Seven Seas Offers New Editions of Classroom of the Elite #7, Mushoku Tensei #1-2 Light Novels

New digital editions rolling out this month, paperback versions in April, May

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/seven-seas-offers-new-editions-of-classroom-of-the-elite-no.7-mushoku-tensei-no.1-2-light-novels/.171005

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan 'Local Tale' From Ehime Gets NHK TV Anime in December

Cyclone Graphics animates with designs by Gintama's Shinji Takeuchi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/kanashiki-debu-neko-chan-local-tale-from-ehime-gets-nhk-tv-anime-in-december/.171004

Kusohamu-chan Character Gets 24-Episode Short Net Anime

4 episodes now streaming on YouTube

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-24/kusohamu-chan-character-gets-24-episode-short-net-anime/.171000

Live-Action Homunculus Film Streams 1st 2 Minutes With millennium parade Theme Song

Horror film starring Gou Ayano opens theatrically on April 2, also streams on Netflix

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-23/live-action-homunculus-film-streams-1st-2-minutes-with-millennium-parade-theme-song/.171001

SINce Memories Game Unveils Staff, Summer Launch on Switch, PS4

Characters also unveiled for new game tied to Memories Off franchise

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-23/since-memories-game-unveils-staff-summer-launch-on-switch-ps4/.170984

'Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun' Anime Season 2 Casts Tatsuhisa Suzuki

Suzuki plays Ronove Lomiere in season premiering on April 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-23/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-anime-season-2-casts-tatsuhisa-suzuki/.170998

Live-Action Honey Lemon Soda Film's Trailer Reveals Theme Song, July 9 Opening

Snow Man idols sing "HELLO HELLO" theme; group member Raul plays lead

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-23/live-action-honey-lemon-soda-film-trailer-reveals-theme-song-july-9-opening/.170996

Magu-chan: God of Destruction Gets In On Jujutsu Kaisen ED Trend

Animator Shiromeshi reimagined the manga series in the style of Jujutsu Kaisen's first ending sequence.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-23/magu-chan-god-of-destruction-gets-in-on-jujutsu-kaisen-ed-trend/.170989

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town ‒ Episode 12

It's been a series predicated on predictability, subverted or otherwise, and so LasDan ends predictably well.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/suppose-a-kid-from-the-last-dungeon-boonies-moved-to-a-starter-town/episode-12/.170944

Japanese Company Offers Paid Leave for Employees Grieving Over Their Favorite Idol's Retirement

At Hiroro, inc. you can take up to 10 days off if your favorite idol retires or gets married

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-23/japanese-company-offers-paid-leave-for-employees-grieving-over-their-favorite-idol-retirement/.170957

Otherside Picnic ‒ Episode 12

For all the ups and downs I've had throughout Otherside Picnic, I have to admit, they kinda crushed it for this last episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/otherside-picnic/episode-12/.170946

Funimation, Crunchyroll to Stream My Hero Academia Anime's 5th Season on March 27

Simulcast premieres on March 27, simuldub to stream at later date

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-23/funimation-crunchyroll-to-stream-my-hero-academia-anime-5th-season-on-march-27/.170992

North American Anime, Manga Releases, March 21-27

Kandagawa Jet Girls, BanG Dream! anime; Shaman King, Magical Angel Creamy Mami and the Spoiled Princess manga ship

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-23/north-american-anime-manga-releases-march-21-27/.170986

Chilean Lawmaker Famous For "Naruto Run" in Congress Tops Presidential Election Poll

Pam Jiles leads opinion poll with 18%.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-23/chilean-lawmaker-famous-for-naruto-run-in-congress-tops-presidential-election-poll/.170960

Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki ‒ Episode 11

Here it is: The long-awaited confrontation between Tomozaki and Hinami

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki/episode-11/.170948

Funimation Reveals Spring Anime Season's Premiere Dates

Anime include Hetalia World Stars, Combatants Will Be Dispatched!, Megalobox 2: Nomad

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-23/funimation-reveals-spring-anime-season-premiere-dates/.170988

This Week in Anime - Pacific Rim is Back in Black

The world first created by anime fanboy (also I hear he makes movies?) Guillermo del Toro is back as the 3DCG anime series Pacific Rim: The Black!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-03-23/.170941

BL Fans LOVE My Brother?! GN

Whatever Kirika thought Teruo was doing in his bedroom for the last four years, it certainly wasn't becoming a fan-favorite manga creator of explicit R-18 works, and she can't help but be shocked by the discovery.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/bl-fans-love-my-brother/gn/.170856

The ANN Aftershow - Is Zeke's Plan Genocide or Suicide?

In a double-episode week of Attack on Titan, we learn about Zeke's past from his perspective, the untold suffering he faced, and how it led him to believe the only solution for peace is...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/aftershow/2021-03-23/.170985

Final Fantasy XI Reboot Mobile Game Canceled

Game was slated to launch in Japan, South Korea in 2016

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-23/final-fantasy-xi-reboot-mobile-game-canceled/.170983

Living-Room Matsunaga-san Manga Ends in 4 Chapters

Kodansha Comics publishes manga in English

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-23/living-room-matsunaga-san-manga-ends-in-4-chapters/.170972

Non Non Biyori Manga Gets New Short Manga Spinoff

New mini-series is titled Non Non Biyori Remember

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-23/non-non-biyori-manga-gets-new-short-manga-spinoff/.170969

'Shachibato! President, It's Time for Battle!' PC Game Debuts on March 30

Game also has Hyperdimension Neptunia character DLC collaboration

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-23/shachibato-president-its-time-for-battle-pc-game-debuts-on-march-30/.170951

Requiem of the Rose King TV Anime Unveils Main Staff, Teaser Visual

J.C. Staff animates fall's dark fantasy reimagining of Shakespeare's Richard III

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-23/requiem-of-the-rose-king-tv-anime-unveils-main-staff-teaser-visual/.170974

Monday, March 22, 2021

Live-Action Tokyo Revengers Film Rescheduled to July 9 After COVID-19 Delay

The official website for Warner Bros. Japan's live-action film of Ken Wakui's Tokyo Revengers manga revealed the film's July 9 opening date on Tuesday....

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-03-23/live-action-tokyo-revengers-film-rescheduled-to-july-9-after-covid-19-delay/.170952

Final Evangelion Film Stays at #1, Healin' Good Precure Film Opens at #4

Demon Slayer down to #7 after 23 weekends

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-23/final-evangelion-film-stays-at-no.1-healin-good-precure-film-opens-at-no.4/.170947

Niantic, Nintendo Reveal New Pikmin Smartphone AR Game

Game launches this year as part of new mobile game partnership

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/niantic-nintendo-reveal-new-pikmin-smartphone-ar-game/.170950

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Game's Extended Trailer Previews PS5 Upgrades

Compares original game with new PlayStation 5 version

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade-game-extended-trailer-previews-ps5-upgrades/.170933

22/7 Voice Actress Aina Takeda Returns from Academic Hiatus

Takeda to participate in online parties, talks to commemorate project's 1st album

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/22-7-voice-actress-aina-takeda-returns-from-academic-hiatus/.170932

So I'm a Spider, So What? ‒ Episode 11

The path Kumoko decides to pursue dramatically ups the stakes on other fronts: she has decided that she must confront and defeat Araba to move on.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/so-im-a-spider-so-what/episode-11/.170847

Tekken 7 Game's Full Reveal Trailer for DLC Character Lidia Sobieska Posted

Character will debut on March 23 in Season 4 pass's 2nd half

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/tekken-7-game-full-reveal-trailer-for-dlc-character-lidia-sobieska-posted/.170929

Makoto Furukawa, Kazutomi Yamamoto Narrate 'I Became a Kuro-Gyaru so I F***ed My Best Friend' Anime's Promo Videos

Yamamoto, Yoshiyuki Shimozuma to appear at AnimeJapan on March 27

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/makoto-furukawa-kazutomi-yamamoto-narrate-i-became-a-kuro-gyaru-so-i-f-ed-my-best-friend-anime-promo-videos/.170931

Laid-Back Camp Season 2 ‒ Episode 11

All I wanted out of this week's episode was a visual smorgasbord of sumptuous-looking food, and Laid-Back Camp has answered my prayers heartily.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/laid-back-camp-season-2/episode-11/.170849

'Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove it' Anime Season 2's Trailer Reveals 2022 Airing

Season 1 premiered in January 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/science-fell-in-love-so-i-tried-to-prove-it-anime-season-2-trailer-reveals-2022-airing/.170928

Fairy Tail: Guild Masters RPG Launches for Android, iOS in Japan in Spring

Strategy RPG will be free to play with in-app purchases

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/fairy-tail-guild-masters-rpg-launches-for-android-ios-in-japan-in-spring/.170886

Santa Inoue's Zange Manga Runs for 7 Chapters

Manga creator Santa Inoue posted on his Twitter account on March 9 that his new Zange manga will run for seven chapters. The manga launched in Akita Shoten's...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-03-22/santa-inoue-zange-manga-runs-for-7-chapters/.170916

Demon Slayer Film Earns 38.7 Billion Yen in Japan

Film sells cumulative 28.12 million tickets as of Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/demon-slayer-film-earns-38.7-billion-yen-in-japan/.170925

Moriarty the Patriot Anime's New Promo Video Previews Tasuku Hatanaka's Opening Theme

2nd half of series will premiere on April 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/moriarty-the-patriot-anime-new-promo-video-previews-tasuku-hatanaka-opening-theme/.170923

Short Horror Film Featuring Animal Crossing: New Horizons Game Inspires Feature Film

Timur Bekmambetov to produce film under his production label Bazelevs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/short-horror-film-featuring-animal-crossing-new-horizons-game-inspires-feature-film/.170883

Aka Akasaka Pens 3-Chapter Manga With Hinatazaka46 Members

Hinatazaka46 members Miho Watanabe, Nao Kosaka, Hinano Kamimura pen 1 chapter each

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/aka-akasaka-pens-3-chapter-manga-with-hinatazaka46-members/.170904

Renjuro Kindaichi's LaLaLa Manga Ends in 2 Chapters

Manga about man who accidentally signs marriage contract with woman launched in 2012

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/renjuro-kindaichi-lalala-manga-ends-in-2-chapters/.170897

Wilderness Manga Resumes in May

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

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/wilderness-manga-resumes-in-may/.170896

I'm the Catlord's Manservant Manga Ends in April

Manga launched in 2019; Yen Press licensed manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/im-the-catlord-manservant-manga-ends-in-april/.170895

Sunday, March 21, 2021

Beast Complex Mini-Manga Ends, Gets 2 New Volumes in April, May

New manga mini-series launched in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/beast-complex-mini-manga-ends-gets-2-new-volumes-in-april-may/.170901

Denpa Kyoshi Author Launches Isekai Manga on April 1

Manga is titled Isekai Chef to Saikyō Bōshoku Hime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/denpa-kyoshi-author-launches-isekai-manga-on-april-1/.170902

Final Evangelion Film Earns 4.9 Billion Yen After 14 Days

Film sells cumulative 3.22 million tickets, stays at #1 in its 2nd weekend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-22/final-evangelion-film-earns-4.9-billion-yen-after-14-days/.170903

Resident Evil Reboot Film is Titled Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

Director Johannes Roberts revealed in an interview with media website IGN during the online SXSW event on Sunday that the first live-action film reboot...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-03-22/resident-evil-reboot-film-is-titled-resident-evil-welcome-to-raccoon-city/.170899

Assault Lily Project's Mini Anime Reveals Title, Confirms July Debut

Mini anime is titled Assault Lily Fruits

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-03-21/assault-lily-project-mini-anime-reveals-title-confirms-july-debut/.170900

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Anime Continues With Part 2

Announcement made at end of episode 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-21/mushoku-tensei-jobless-reincarnation-anime-continues-with-part-2/.170894

My Hero Academia Manga Enters 'Final Arc' With Chapter 306 This Week

Kōhei Horikoshi launched manga in 2014; anime season 5 premieres on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-21/my-hero-academia-manga-enters-final-arc-with-chapter-306-this-week/.170893

Jujutsu Kaisen ‒ Episode 23

Better late than never, am I right? After spending nearly the entire run of Jujutsu Kaisen standing in Yuji's shadow, Megumi finally gets the opportunity to put his story front and center, not to mention his ass-whoopin' skills.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/jujutsu-kaisen/episode-23/.170851

Horimiya ‒ Episode 11

In any event, this is the nicest episode we've had in a while, even if it is still plainly hurting from skipped source material. Let's hope that the show can keep that up for one last episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/horimiya/episode-11/.170857

Sk8 the Infinity ‒ Episode 10

Seriously, there are other anime out there that could only dream of having the kind of guiding vision and economic scene structure that let Sk8 the Infinity juggle so many plot threads and happenings per episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sk8-the-infinity/episode-10/.170861

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon ‒ Episode 24

I was a fool for ever dreaming of a world where Yashahime might have the decency to end here and now. Still, you can't blame a guy for hoping right?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yashahime-princess-half-demon/episode-24/.170860

Fruits Basket the Final ‒ Episode 1

Tohru's crying, Kureno's crying, maybe you're crying too. It's the first episode of the final season of Fruits Basket, aptly titled Fruits Basket the Final, but it's already reached breakdown levels of emotional suffering.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/fruits-basket-the-final/episode-1/.170850

PlayStation 5 Reveals New VR System Controller

Controllers feature adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, more features

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-21/playstation-5-reveals-new-vr-system-controller/.170855

Black Clover Anime Casts Nobuhiko Okamoto, Hiro Shimono

Anime to end in 170th episode on March 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-21/black-clover-anime-casts-nobuhiko-okamoto-hiro-shimono/.170869

Iwa-Kakeru!! -Try a new climbing- Manga Ends in 6th Volume

Sequel series debuted in 2019, inspired TV anime last October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-21/iwa-kakeru-try-a-new-climbing-manga-ends-in-6th-volume/.170885

Yuu Watase's Arata: The Legend Manga's Return Date Decided, Will Be Announced Later

Yuu Watase posted on Twitter on March 13 that she and the staff of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine have decided both the resumption date of...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2021-03-21/yuu-watase-arata-the-legend-manga-return-date-decided-will-be-announced-later/.170882

Aria the Benedizione Film's Teaser Video, Teaser Visual, Winter 2021 Opening Revealed

Film will be 3rd, final project in "Blue Curtain Call" series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-21/aria-the-benedizione-film-teaser-video-teaser-visual-winter-2021-opening-revealed/.170884

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra Plays Ace Attorney Online Concert on April 10

Stream will be available globally except in Japan, S. Korea, China with tickets priced at US$42

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-21/tokyo-philharmonic-orchestra-plays-ace-attorney-online-concert-on-april-10/.170828

Touhou Project's 15.5th Game Antinomy of Common Flowers Launches on April 22 for PS4, Switch

3rd game in series of fighting games by Twilight Frontier originally launched in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-21/touhou-project-15.5th-game-antinomy-of-common-flowers-launches-on-april-22-for-ps4-switch/.170872

Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster Game Launches on May 25 With Additional Steam Release

Those who purchase Digital Deluxe Edition get access to game 4 days early

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-21/shin-megami-tensei-iii-nocturne-hd-remaster-game-launches-on-may-25-with-additional-steam-release/.170866

Akira Saso's Musicophilia Manga Gets Live-Action Film

Music-themed manga is 3rd themed work by Saso to get live-action film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-21/akira-saso-musicophilia-manga-gets-live-action-film/.170865

Saturday, March 20, 2021

100 Nichikan Ikita Wani Anime Film Reveals Teaser Video, New Visual, More Cast

Video previews Ikimonogakari's theme song for film opening on May 28

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-21/100-nichikan-ikita-wani-anime-film-reveals-teaser-video-new-visual-more-cast/.170863

Tokyo Olympic, Paralympic Games Ban Overseas Spectators

Games postponed from last year are set to start on July 23

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-21/tokyo-olympic-paralympic-games-ban-overseas-spectators/.170862

Anime Limited Receives Business Loan From HSBC

Report also mentions that Anime Limited will start exporting to the United States

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/anime-limited-receives-business-loan-from-hsbc/.170835

Toys R Us Plans Another Return in United States

WHP Global acquires controlling interest in TOYS R US parent company Tru Kids Inc.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-20/toys-r-us-plans-another-return-in-united-states/.170772

Chibi Maruko-chan and Coji-Coji Store To Open in Harajuku

The "Maruko & Coji-Coji Store," a specialty store dedicated to Momoko Sakura's Chibi Maruko-chan and Coji-Coji series, will open permanently on the second...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-20/chibi-maruko-chan-and-coji-coji-store-to-open-in-harajuku/.170598

Porter Robinson, Waboku, Mah Collaborate on Animated Music Video

Waboku, Mah directed animated video accompanying single "Musician"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-20/porter-robinson-waboku-mah-collaborate-on-animated-music-video/.170823

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon TV Anime Gets 'Part II' Sequel

Ni no Shō sequel announced in anime's final episode on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-20/yashahime-princess-half-demon-tv-anime-gets-part-ii-sequel/.170854

Child of Kamiari Month Anime Film's New Trailer Unveils More Cast, miwa's Theme Song, Fall Debut

Riko Nagase, Chafurin, Wataru Takagi join Aju Makita, Maaya Sakamoto, Miyu Irino

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-20/child-of-kamiari-month-anime-film-new-trailer-unveils-more-cast-miwa-theme-song-fall-debut/.170852

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, March 8-14

4th Persona 3 film earns 1.1% rating

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-20/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-march-8-14/.170820

Friday, March 19, 2021

Japan's Video Game Rankings, March 8-14

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury stays at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-20/japan-video-game-rankings-march-8-14/.170819

Rumiko Takahashi Draws New Rumic Theater 1-Shot

"Mukashi no Onna" 1-shot debuts on April 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-20/rumiko-takahashi-draws-new-rumic-theater-1-shot/.170517

XIIX Perform New Ending Theme for Dragon Quest: Adventure of Dai Anime

New ending theme "Akashi" premieres on April 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/xiix-perform-new-ending-theme-for-dragon-quest-adventure-of-dai-anime/.170818

Junji Ito Kesssaku-shū Horror Manga Collection Gets New Anime Project

Earlier Junji Ito "Collection" anime premiered in January 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/junji-ito-kesssaku-shu-horror-manga-collection-gets-new-anime-project/.170813

This Week in Games - Comeback Mechanics

Square-Enix has a few pleasant surprises, unless you're a Tomb Raider fan...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2021-03-19/this-week-in-games-comeback-mechanics/.170791

Healin' Good Precure Film's 1st 2 Minutes Streamed

Film opens on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/healin-good-precure-film-1st-2-minutes-streamed/.170848

Sony Interactive Entertainment, Endeavor Acquire Evo Fighting Game Tournament

SIE, Endeavor in joint partnership to operate tournament; online tournament slated for August

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/sony-interactive-entertainment-endeavor-acquire-evo-fighting-game-tournament/.170798

Crunchyroll to Remove Love Live! School Idol Project Season 2, 5 centimeters per second, Voices of a Distant Star, More

Also: The Place Promised In Our Early Days, 6 Ultraman series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/crunchyroll-to-remove-love-live-school-idol-project-season-2-5-centimeters-per-second-voices-of-a-distant-star-more/.170838

The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt Anime Casts Nao Tōyama

Voice actress plays protagonist's friend from school in fantasy anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/the-genius-prince-guide-to-raising-a-nation-out-of-debt-anime-casts-nao-toyama/.170834

Funimation to Stream Blue Reflection Ray Anime

Anime premieres exclusively on service on April 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/funimation-to-stream-blue-reflection-ray-anime/.170832

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Anime Casts Rie Tanaka, Houchu Ohtsuka

Voices of former Fangs of the Black Wolf members in episode 11 on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/mushoku-tensei-jobless-reincarnation-anime-casts-rie-tanaka-houchu-ohtsuka/.170829

Mushoku Tensei Is Not the Pioneer of Isekai Web Novels, But...

In this article, I'm going to tell the story behind not just Mushoku Tensei but of the community of readers and writers that make up Narō, so that you can understand why I personally consider it "the ultimate Narō novel."

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-03-19/mushoku-tensei-is-not-the-pioneer-of-isekai-web-novels-but/.170429

Demon Slayer Film Wins Japan Academy Film Prizes' Animation of the Year

Ren Nagase wins Best New Actor for live-action Yowamushi Pedal

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/demon-slayer-film-wins-japan-academy-film-prizes-animation-of-the-year/.170830

A Closer Look at S.H.Figuarts' HIT and COOLER FINAL FORM Figures

S.H.Figuarts' new HIT and COOLER FINAL FORM Dragon Ball figures are now available for pre-order on Premium Bandai USA.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2021-03-19/a-closer-look-at-s.h.figuarts-hit-and-cooler-final-form-figures/.170764

Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z Anime Casts Tooru Sakurai, Masaya Matsukaze

Voice actors play enemy characters in series premiering on April 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/shinkansen-henkei-robo-shinkalion-z-anime-casts-tooru-sakurai-masaya-matsukaze/.170809

Life Lessons of Uramichi-Oniisan TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Opening Theme Artists

Mamoru Miyano, Nana Mizuki perform opening theme as characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/life-lessons-of-uramichi-oniisan-tv-anime-reveals-more-cast-opening-theme-artists/.170827

Thursday, March 18, 2021

I'm Standing on a Million Lives Season 2 Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Ending Song Artist

Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Ayana Taketatsu, Aoi Yūki, Shinichiro Miki join 2nd season in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/im-standing-on-a-million-lives-season-2-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-ending-song-artist/.170808

Suzuko Mimori Performs Ending Theme for Odd Taxi Anime

Original anime series starring Natsuki Hanae premieres on April 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/suzuko-mimori-performs-ending-theme-for-odd-taxi-anime/.170807

General Manager of Baby Anime Adds 5 Cast Members

Sōma Saitō, Showtaro Morikubo, Tetsuo Sakaguchi, Miyuki Sawashiro, Houchu Ohtsuka join anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/general-manager-of-baby-anime-adds-5-cast-members/.170806

Aya Uchida Performs Ending Theme, Voices Mascot Character for Let's Make a Mug Too TV Anime

Promo video streamed for show's live-action part

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/aya-uchida-performs-ending-theme-voices-mascot-character-for-let-make-a-mug-too-tv-anime/.170805

Digimon Adventure: Anime Unveils New Video, Visual

Video features insert song "Break the chain" by Takayoshi Tanimoto

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/digimon-adventure-anime-unveils-new-video-visual/.170804

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Anime Casts Kazuyuki Okitsu

Okitsu plays staff officer Hakuya Kwonmin in series premiering in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/how-a-realist-hero-rebuilt-the-kingdom-anime-casts-kazuyuki-okitsu/.170803

Banana Fish Manga Gets 2-Part Stage Play

1st part runs in Tokyo from June 10-20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-19/banana-fish-manga-gets-2-part-stage-play/.170802

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Anime Season 2's Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, Song Artists

Takehito Koyasu, Sumire Uesaka, Yusuke Shirai, Yui Ogura join July anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/my-next-life-as-a-villainess-all-routes-lead-to-doom-anime-season-2-video-reveals-more-cast-staff-song-artists/.170800

Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit TV Anime Revealed

New anime to feature returning staff, cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/encouragement-of-climb-next-summit-tv-anime-revealed/.170801

Live-Action Ride or Die Film's Trailer Features Yui's 'Cherry' Song, as Sung by Main Leads

Film based on Ching Nakamura's Gunjō yuri manga debuts on Netflix worldwide on April 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/live-action-ride-or-die-film-trailer-features-yui-cherry-song-as-sung-by-main-leads/.170796

Date A Live IV Anime Unveils Teaser, 10th Anniversary Voice Video

Tsunako also draws new illustration for series' 10th anniversary

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/date-a-live-iv-anime-unveils-teaser-10th-anniversary-voice-video/.170797

Studio 4°C's Gyokō no Nikuko-san Film Casts Flutist Cocomi as Kikuko

2nd teaser previews voices; Natsuki Hanae's role revealed as Kikuko's classmate Ninomiya

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/studio-4c-gyoko-no-nikuko-san-film-casts-flutist-cocomi-as-kikuko/.170795

Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film's Trailer Previews Virtual Singer Kaf's Song

Kaf, DUSTCELL's EMA sing 2 insert songs, Seiko Niizuma sings opening number for June 4 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/pompo-the-cinephile-anime-film-trailer-previews-virtual-singer-kaf-song/.170794

Cells at Work! Code Black ‒ Episodes 12-13

As a whole, I feel like Cells at Work! Code Black does an excellent job at standing on its own and even excels beyond the original in some areas. The trials of the individual characters and how they cope gives the show relevancy.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/cells-at-work-code-black/episodes-12-13/.170793

This Week in Anime - Sk8 for Your Life

Banana Fish and Free! director Hiroko Utsumi is back with a 100% original series about the wild world of skateboarding. Mix together bombastic WWE wrestling personas, gravity-defying tricks, and no adult supervision and you get Sk8 the Infinity!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2021-03-18/.170734

Aya Shouoto Ends Otome no Omocha Manga on April 13

Romance manga about woman who receives android from the future by post launched in May 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/aya-shouoto-ends-otome-no-omocha-manga-on-april-13/.170667

Cells at Work and Friends! Spinoff Manga Ends on April 13

Manga about Killer T Cell launched in January 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/cells-at-work-and-friends-spinoff-manga-ends-on-april-13/.170707

The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt Anime Casts Sayaka Senbongi

Voice actress plays protagonist's sister Falanya in fantasy anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/the-genius-prince-guide-to-raising-a-nation-out-of-debt-anime-casts-sayaka-senbongi/.170775

Trinity Seven's Kenji Saito Launches New Manga Series on April 19

Hiro Hata draws new Misumi-san wa Misukasenai manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/trinity-seven-kenji-saito-launches-new-manga-series-on-april-19/.170763

Shadows House Anime's Promo Video Previews ReoNa's Ending Theme

Mystery series starring Akari Kitō, Yū Sasahara premieres on April 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/shadows-house-anime-promo-video-previews-reona-ending-theme/.170774

Jormungand Creator's Destro 246 Manga Gets Destro 016 Prequel

New manga focuses on Saki's high school days, launches on May 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/jormungand-creator-destro-246-manga-gets-destro-016-prequel/.170760

Japan to End State of Emergency in Tokyo Area as Planned on March 21

State of emergency was extended earlier this month

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/japan-to-end-state-of-emergency-in-tokyo-area-as-planned-on-march-21/.170771

Exclusive: Ablaze Licenses The Breaker Manhwa; Releases 1st Omnibus Volume on June 30

Publisher shares English preview of manwha

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/exclusive-ablaze-licenses-the-breaker-manhwa-releases-1st-omnibus-volume-on-june-30/.170623

Bakuten!! Rhythmic Gymnastics Anime's 4th Promo Video Previews Ending Theme

New visual also revealed for series premiering on Noitamina on April 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/bakuten-rhythmic-gymnastics-anime-4th-promo-video-previews-ending-theme/.170768

Bushiroad Acquires Media Company Frontwing

Grisaia, ISLAND creator company now subsidiary of Bushiroad

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/bushiroad-acquires-media-company-frontwing/.170751

Voice Actor Masahiro Anzai Passes Away

Urusei Yatsura, Slayers, Creamy Mami, Sailor Moon voice actor was 66

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/voice-actor-masahiro-anzai-passes-away/.170766

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Live-Action Video Project Gundam Build Real Debuts on March 29

Psycho-Pass' Katsuyuki Motohiro directs project featuring real-life Real Grade Gunpla kits

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/live-action-video-project-gundam-build-real-debuts-on-march-29/.170752

Daisuke Higuchi's Whistle! W Manga Ends in 5th Volume

5th volume ships on May 19; manga just resumed last month after long hiatus

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/daisuke-higuchi-whistle-w-manga-ends-in-5th-volume/.170714

Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater Manga Resumes in April

Manga went on hiatus in December

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/diary-of-our-days-at-the-breakwater-manga-resumes-in-april/.170712

Powerful Pro Yakyū Powerful Kōkō-hen Web Anime Unveils Cast, Song Info, March 20 Debut

Ryoko Shiraishi, Ikue Ōtani, Ryota Ohsaka, Yūki Ono, Satoshi Hino star in 4-episode anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/powerful-pro-yakyu-powerful-koko-hen-web-anime-unveils-cast-song-info-march-20-debut/.170750

Bakugan: Geogan Rising Anime Premieres in Japan in April

Anime premiered in Canada on January 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-18/bakugan-geogan-rising-anime-premieres-in-japan-in-april/.170744

Live-Action Kaguya-sama: Love is War Sequel Film Casts Hinatazaka46's Yuka Kageyama

Idol plays student council treasurer Miko Iino in August 20 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-17/live-action-kaguya-sama-love-is-war-sequel-film-casts-hinatazaka46-yuka-kageyama/.170749

Kin-iro Mosaic Anime Film Reveals More Staff, August 20 Opening in Ad

Composer Ruka Kawada, 11 cast members return

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-17/kin-iro-mosaic-anime-film-reveals-more-staff-august-20-opening-in-ad/.170748

New Shaman King Anime Casts Hikaru Midorikawa, Eiji Hanawa

MIdorikawa reprises role as Silva, Hanawa voices Kalim

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-17/new-shaman-king-anime-casts-hikaru-midorikawa-eiji-hanawa/.170747

Mieruko-chan Horror Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime This Year

Yuki Ogawa, Passione make anime about girl who ignores everyday encounters with horror monsters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-17/mieruko-chan-horror-comedy-manga-gets-tv-anime-this-year/.170746

BanG Dream! FILM LIVE 2nd Stage Anime Film Opens on August 20

CD for film's songs also ships on August 25 with 1st FILM LIVE on Blu-ray

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-17/bang-dream-film-live-2nd-stage-anime-film-opens-on-august-20/.170743

Evangelion Collab Café Has the Most In-Character Drink Inspired By Misato

Naturally, you must show ID proving you're an adult before you can purchase it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-17/evangelion-collab-cafe-has-the-most-in-character-drink-inspired-by-misato/.170676

Live-Action Dragon Zakura Sequel Show Casts Kaito Takahashi

Dragon Zakura Two premieres in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-17/live-action-dragon-zakura-sequel-show-casts-kaito-takahashi/.170741

Golden Kamuy Inspires Seishun Kamuy "Hypothetical Boy-Girl Youth Drama"

TikTok influencer Naenano stars in short video series about teen couple bonding over the manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-17/golden-kamuy-inspires-seishun-kamuy-hypothetical-boy-girl-youth-drama/.170678

SPY×FAMILY GN 4

Bond the dog drastically increases the caper level of the book with his amazing doggy powers; not only is he able to rescue children and see the future, he also increases Anya's own adorableness factor a hundredfold.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family/gn-4/.170497

Toonami Premieres The Promised Neverland Anime Season 2 on April 10

Toonami to air 2nd season on Saturdays at 1:30 a.m. EDT

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-17/toonami-premieres-the-promised-neverland-anime-season-2-on-april-10/.170735

Virtual YouTuber Feet Pics Go Viral on Twitter

Ever wondered what your favorite VTuber looks like down there?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-03-17/virtual-youtuber-feet-pics-go-viral-on-twitter/.170713

Rap Duo chelmico's Rachel Takes Break Due to Marriage, Pregnancy

chelmico performed opening theme for Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-17/rap-duo-chelmico-rachel-takes-break-due-to-marriage-pregnancy/.170732

Dragon Quest XI S Game Launches on Stadia

Enhanced version of Dragon Quest XI debuted in September 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-17/dragon-quest-xi-s-game-launches-on-stadia/.170730

Live-Action Dragon Zakura Sequel Show Casts Yurina Hirate

Dragon Zakura Two premieres in April

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-17/live-action-dragon-zakura-sequel-show-casts-yurina-hirate/.170728