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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Utano☆Princesama♪ Maji Love ST☆RISH Tours Film Unveils New Trailer, Visual

Film opens in Japan on September 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-30/utano-princesama-maji-love-st-rish-tours-film-unveils-new-trailer-visual/.187236

One Piece Odyssey Game's Developer Diary Video Previews Dramatic Scenes, Scramble Area Battles

PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC game launches in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-30/one-piece-odyssey-game-developer-diary-video-previews-dramatic-scenes-scramble-area-battles/.187234

'Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro' Anime's 2nd Season Unveils Title, Cast, Staff, January 2023 Premiere

Shinji Ushiro to direct Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attack at OLM

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-30/dont-toy-with-me-miss-nagatoro-anime-2nd-season-unveils-title-cast-staff-january-2023-premiere/.187233

The Tale of the Outcasts Manga Gets TV Anime

Manga about orphan girl, human-like beasts debuted in August 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-30/the-tale-of-the-outcasts-manga-gets-tv-anime/.187232

Monster Rancher Games Get Ultra Kaiju Spinoff on Switch This Year

Game featuring Ultraman kaiju launches in Asia with English subtitles

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-30/monster-rancher-games-get-ultra-kaiju-spinoff-on-switch-this-year/.187220

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Jump+ Aims to Release All New Manga Series Simultaneously in English After 2023

Manga will launch as simulpubs on Manga Plus app

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-29/jump-aims-to-release-all-new-manga-series-simultaneously-in-english-after-2023/.187212

ESTAB LIFE: Great Escape

Sure, the anti-panty cults and commie penguin armies are…a lot, and don't think for one second that this anime isn't proud to get weird and stupid whenever it gets the chance.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/estab-life/great-escape/.186985

Sentai Filmworks Licenses Chimimo Original TV Anime

HIDIVE streams anime this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-29/sentai-filmworks-licenses-chimimo-original-tv-anime/.187211

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World Anime's Promo Video Previews Opening Theme

Shiori Mikami performs theme song for anime premiering on July 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-29/harem-in-the-labyrinth-of-another-world-anime-promo-video-previews-opening-theme/.187209

Star Ocean The Divine Force Game's Trailers Reveal October 27 Launch

Videos preview characters, combat, opening movie

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-29/star-ocean-the-divine-force-game-trailers-reveal-october-27-launch/.187206

Eminence in Shadow Anime's English-Subtitled Video Highlights Operatives Beta, Gamma

Anime based on Daisuke Aizawa's light novels premieres in October

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-29/eminence-in-shadow-anime-english-subtitled-video-highlights-operatives-beta-gamma/.187204

Nights with a Cat Anime's Video Previews Theme Song, YouTube Streaming

Itō performs theme song "Hinata no Kuni" for August 3 YouTube debut, Japanese TV premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-29/nights-with-a-cat-anime-video-previews-theme-song-youtube-streaming/.187203

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

This Week in Anime - Is Spriggan Worth Watching?

Netflix revamps the classic action-adventure anime in a six-episode format. It's got a fresh coat of paint, but can Spriggan finally step out of Akira's shadow?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-06-28/.187117

Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, October Debut, Opening Song

Saori Hayami performs opening song "Tear of Will," voices "other protagonist" Serafina

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-28/legend-of-mana-the-teardrop-crystal-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-october-debut-opening-song/.187141

Spirited Away Stage Play Cancels 5 More Days After COVID-19 Cases Including Co-Lead Mone Kamishiraishi

Kamishiraishi also starred in Makoto Shinkai's anime film your name., Chihayafuru, L-DK

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-28/spirited-away-stage-play-cancels-5-more-days-after-covid-19-cases-including-co-lead-mone-/.187147

'Shoot! Goal to the Future' Soccer Anime Previews Ending Song by Male Duo 'all at once'

Anine premieres on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-28/shoot-goal-to-the-future-soccer-anime-previews-ending-song-by-male-duo-all-at-once/.187146

Science SARU's Yurei Deco TV Anime Posts Intro Video to Virtual World, Webtoon Plans

Webtoon to launch on July 8 after anime's July 3 premiere

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-28/science-saru-yurei-deco-tv-anime-posts-intro-video-to-virtual-world-webtoon-plans/.187144

Singer-Songwriter eill Performs Theme Song, Insert Song for 'The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye' Anime Film

Film opens in Japan on September 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-28/singer-songwriter-eill-performs-theme-song-insert-song-for-the-tunnel-to-summer-the-exit-of-goodbye-/.187109

Monday, June 27, 2022

Love After World Domination ‒ Episode 12

Sweet, funny, and exciting, Love After World Domination is a complete package from the jump and this finale really brings it all home.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-after-world-domination/episode-12/.187091

Circus Announces Da Capo 5 Visual Novel; D.C.4 Fortunate Departures Fandisc for PS4, Switch

Also: Da Capo III gets console version, new stage play

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-27/circus-announces-da-capo-5-visual-novel-d.c.4-fortunate-departures-fandisc-for-ps4-switch/.187108

Shikao Suga, Hyadain Collaborate on Digimon Ghost Game Anime's New Ending Theme Song

New song debuts in show in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-27/shikao-suga-hyadain-collaborate-on-digimon-ghost-game-anime-new-ending-theme-song/.187106

Burnout Syndromes Performs Opening Theme for Dr. Stone: Ryusui Anime Special

Special airs in Japan on July 10 after premiere at AX on July 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-27/burnout-syndromes-performs-opening-theme-for-dr-stone-ryusui-anime-special/.187104

World Trigger Takes 1-Month Break Due to Author's Health

Manga returns on August 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-27/world-trigger-takes-1-month-break-due-to-author-health/.187105

Former Sega of America President Bernie Stolar Passes Away at 75

Stolar helped launch PlayStation, Dreamcast consoles

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-27/former-sega-of-america-president-bernie-stolar-passes-away-at-75/.187103

Sunday, June 26, 2022

Love Live! Sunshine!! Fantasy Spinoff Genjitsu no Yohane -Sunshine in the Mirror- Gets Anime Series in 2023

Sunrise animates illustration series reimagining idol Yohane in another world

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-26/love-live-sunshine-fantasy-spinoff-genjitsu-no-yohane-sunshine-in-the-mirror-gets-anime-series-in-/.187072

Crunchyroll Adds Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Anime

Company also streams Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack, Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer films

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-26/crunchyroll-adds-mobile-suit-gundam-zz-anime/.187067

Zonji, Misaki Perform New Themes for Kingdom Anime's 4th Season

New themes premiere in July with new arc

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-26/zonji-misaki-perform-new-themes-for-kingdom-anime-4th-season/.187069

My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, New Visual

Series premieres on July 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-26/my-stepmom-daughter-is-my-ex-anime-reveals-2nd-promo-video-new-visual/.187068

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Yuri Espoir GN 1

Yuri Espoir is an odd combination of froth and sadness. The way that the world seems hellbent on crushing Kokoro under the burden of false heteronormativity is undeniably tragic, but there is still hope.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yuri-espoir/gn-1/.186180

The Full-Time Wife Escapist's Tsunami Umino Launches New Manga in August

New manga tentatively titled Kuroema Chloe et Emma

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-25/the-full-time-wife-escapist-tsunami-umino-launches-new-manga-in-august/.186989

Spy×Family Anime Previews October Return in Teaser Video

Hiroki Takahashi plays new character Keith Kepler

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-25/spy-family-anime-previews-october-return-in-teaser-video/.187054

My Love Story!!'s Aruko Draws Full-Color Manga in September

Aruko ended My Love Mix-Up! manga with Wataru Hinekure on June 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-25/my-love-story-s-aruko-draws-full-color-manga-in-september/.186988

Live-Action Shin Shinchō Kōki TV Show Adds 11 Cast Members

Taro Suruga, Shuntarō Yanagi, Ryōhei Abe, Kenta Suga, Seiya Osada, more join July show

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-25/live-action-shin-shincho-koki-tv-show-adds-11-cast-members/.186990

Cells at Work! White Brigade Manga Ends on July 26

Spinoff series about white blood cells launched in October 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-25/cells-at-work-white-brigade-manga-ends-on-july-26/.187047

Voice Actress, Singer Yurina Uchiyama Goes on Hiatus Due to Poor Health

8-member voice actress unit Dialogue+ will continue activities

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-25/voice-actress-singer-yurina-uchiyama-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-poor-health/.187051

Friday, June 24, 2022

Lycoris Recoil Anime's Short Video Reveals, Previews ClariS' Opening Theme

Anime debuts on July 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-24/lycoris-recoil-anime-short-video-reveals-previews-claris-opening-theme/.187027

Extreme Hearts Anime Casts Chinami Hashimoto, Reveals Character Video

Hashimoto plays Nono in anime premiering on July 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-24/extreme-hearts-anime-casts-chinami-hashimoto-reveals-character-video/.187026

This Week in Games - Final Fantasy XVI's Goodest Boy

New Xenoblade Chronicles and Final Fantasy news dominate this week's column with a special shoutout to Torgal!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2022-06-24/final-fantasy-xvi-goodest-boy/.186984

RWBY: Ice Queendom Anime Streams 2nd Promo Video

Anime's 1st 3 episodes are streaming online

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-24/rwby-ice-queendom-anime-streams-2nd-promo-video/.187025

Cygames, P.A. Works Reveal Akiba Maid War Original TV Anime

Reina Kondo, Rina Satou star in anime set in Akihabara

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-24/cygames-p.a-works-reveal-akiba-maid-war-original-tv-anime/.187009

Tsurune Anime Film's Trailer Previews Luck Life's Theme Song

Film will open in Japan on August 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-24/tsurune-anime-film-trailer-previews-luck-life-theme-song/.187006

Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer Anime's Video Reveals Theme Songs

Half time Old performs opening song "Gyōkō," SpendyMily performs ending song "Reflexion"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-24/lucifer-and-the-biscuit-hammer-anime-video-reveals-theme-songs/.187002

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Troyca, DMM Pictures' Shinobi no Ittoki Anime Reveals Promo Video, Visual, Additional Cast

Aoi Yuki, Hitomi Sekine, Miyu Tomita join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-22/troyca-dmm-pictures-shinobi-no-ittoki-anime-reveals-promo-video-visual-additional-cast/.186946

Hikaru in the Light! GN 1

Hikaru in the Light! is an idol competition tale, and while its initial description and unfolding feels a little like Blue Lock but for girl idols, it's actually a bit more grounded than it wants to let on in its opening chapters.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/hikaru-in-the-light/gn-1/.186873

Smile of the Arsnotoria TV Anime Unveils Promo Video, Additional Cast, Theme Song Artists

Minori Chihara voices Lidel in July anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-22/smile-of-the-arsnotoria-tv-anime-unveils-promo-video-additional-cast-theme-song-artists/.186945

Touken Ranbu Teams Up With Traditional Japanese Theatre For Kabuki, Bunraku Performances

The historical sword Kogarasumaru—also a Touken Ranbu character—plays a key role in the "Momijigari" play

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-06-22/touken-ranbu-teams-up-with-traditional-japanese-theatre-for-kabuki-bunraku-performances/.186939

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Switch RPG's Video Previews Characters, World, Battles, Classes

Game launches on July 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-22/xenoblade-chronicles-3-switch-rpg-video-previews-characters-world-battles-classes/.186944

Estab-Life: Revengers' Road Anime Film Reveals Trailer, 2023 Debut

Video highlights film's main character Kisaragi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-22/estab-life-revengers-road-anime-film-reveals-trailer-2023-debut/.186943

Why Were Light Novel Fans Furious at Classroom of the Elite's First Season?

Kim Morrissy breaks down why the first season of Classroom of the Elite left a bad taste in novel readers' mouths.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-06-22/why-were-light-novel-fans-furious-at-classroom-of-the-elite-first-season/.186892

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Healer Girl ‒ Episode 12

While it stumbled more than a few times with heavier drama, at its core Healer Girl has mostly succeeded in being the bubbly, musical, unerringly sweet show it set out to be.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/healer-girl/episode-12/.186879

This Week in Anime - Totally Spy×Family

Easily one of the stand-out series of the season, Jean-Karlo and Nicky check out why this family of misfits is winning the hearts of everyone across the otaku-sphere.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-06-21/.186881

One Piece Film Red Gets Novel Adaptation

Jun Esaka returns to franchise to pen novel shipping on August 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-21/one-piece-film-red-gets-novel-adaptation/.186915

Interviews with Monster Girls Spinoff Manga Ends in 9th Volume

Occult-chan wa Katarenai launched in January 2019; centers on Yoko, Zashiko

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-21/interviews-with-monster-girls-spinoff-manga-ends-in-9th-volume/.186906

The Maid I Hired Recently is Mysterious Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals July 23 Debut

Video also previews idol group ≠ME's opening theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-21/the-maid-i-hired-recently-is-mysterious-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-july-23-debut/.186911

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Film Drops to #2, Shin Ultraman to #4

Quintessential Quintuplets film rises to #3, Detective Conan drops to #7, Gundam to #8, Teasing Master Takagi-san to #9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-21/dragon-ball-super-super-hero-film-drops-to-no.2-shin-ultraman-to-no.4/.186866

Monday, June 20, 2022

Yuuki Iinuma's Akago Higan Manga Ends on July 19

Horror manga launched in July 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-20/yuuki-iinuma-akago-higan-manga-ends-on-july-19/.186849

Voice Actress Kumiko Takizawa Passes Away Due to Heart Attack at 69

Actress voiced Grandis in Nadia, Shaia Tove in Orguss, Kate Hathaway in Ginga Hyōryū Vifam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-20/voice-actress-kumiko-takizawa-passes-away-due-to-heart-attack-at-69/.186856

Renjuro Kindaichi Launches New Manga in Young Gangan

Bokura wa Minna *ndeiru slice-of-life zombie manga launches on August 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-20/renjuro-kindaichi-launches-new-manga-in-young-gangan/.186844

Koji Yamamura, Yoriko Mizushiri Win Annecy Awards

Koji Yamamura's Ikuta no Kita anime film wins Contrechamp award, Yoriko Mizushiri's "Fuan na Tai" short wins Jury Mention in Official Short Films category

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-20/koji-yamamura-yoriko-mizushiri-win-annecy-awards/.186835

HIDIVE Streams IRODUKU: The World in Colors Anime's English Dub

Company announces English dub cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-20/hidive-streams-iroduku-the-world-in-colors-anime-english-dub/.186836

Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts Manga Gets Spinoff

Spinoff manga will launch on August 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-20/sacrificial-princess-and-the-king-of-beasts-manga-gets-spinoff/.186843

Dropkick on My Devil! X Anime's Video Previews Opening Song

halca performs opening song for July 5 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-20/dropkick-on-my-devil-x-anime-video-previews-opening-song/.186852

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Anime Expo Hosts Child of Kamiari Month Anime Staff as Guests of Honor

Event also hosts Ultraman anime screening featuring Kenji Kamiyama, Shinji Aramaki; premiere of Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-19/anime-expo-hosts-child-of-kamiari-month-anime-staff-as-guests-of-honor/.186766

Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic- ‒ Episode 11

So here we are with the final bit of build-up before we reach the finale of the culture festival arc, and a good chunk of this episode can best be summed up as “Kaguya being messed with by the writer”.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-ultra-romantic/episode-11/.186828

Pokétoon Anime Shorts Stream in English on Pokémon TV

Shorts will also stream on Pokémon YouTube channel this fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-19/poketoon-anime-shorts-stream-in-english-on-pokemon-tv/.186792

Komi Can't Communicate Season 2 ‒ Episode 20

I never thought that one of the most interesting and relatable characters in this episode would be a tour guide. But I guess that's just a testament to the uncanny ability of Komi-san to find enjoyment in the most mundane of things.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/komi-cant-communicate-season-2/episode-20/.186831

Viz Media, Manga Plus Publish Masaoki Shindō's RuriDragon Manga in English

Manga follows everyday life of dragon girl in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-19/viz-media-manga-plus-publish-masaoki-shindo-ruridragon-manga-in-english/.186799

The Rising of The Shield Hero Season 2 ‒ Episode 11

Most of this episode is spent on establishing Kazayama's resolve as she tries to remain optimistic in the face of everyone else's cynicism.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-season-2/episode-11/.186832

Saturday, June 18, 2022

I'm Quitting Heroing ‒ Episode 11

This was a heavy one folks. I honestly wish this flashback had happened before the ascent to the mountaintop because this completely recontextualizes Leo's desire for self-destruction.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/im-quitting-heroing/episode-11/.186774

Takahiro's Hinowa ga CRUSH! Manga Listed as Ending in 8th Volume

Manga by Akame ga KILL! author launched in June 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-18/takahiro-hinowa-ga-crush-manga-listed-as-ending-in-8th-volume/.186673

Kouji Seo's Megami no Café Terrace Manga, Street Fighter Games Reveal Collaboration

Seo draws visual featuring characters from his manga, Capcom's game series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-06-18/kouji-seo-megami-no-cafe-terrace-manga-street-fighter-games-reveal-collaboration/.186746

Duel Masters King Manga Ends on July 15

Shigenobu Matsumoto launched manga in February 2020

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-18/duel-masters-king-manga-ends-on-july-15/.186672

Atom The Beginning's Tetsuro Kasahara Draws Manga Mini-Series

4-chapter manga launches on June 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-18/atom-the-beginning-tetsuro-kasahara-draws-manga-mini-series/.186745

Mononoke Anime Gets New Film in 2023, Stage Play

Director Kenji Nakamura, voice actor Takahiro Sakurai return for film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-18/mononoke-anime-gets-new-film-in-2023-stage-play/.186791

Friday, June 17, 2022

Kadokawa, Yen Press Launch New Dark Souls Novel on October 25

Novel based on FromSoftware's Dark Souls game launches digitally, physically in Japanese, English

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-17/kadokawa-yen-press-launch-new-dark-souls-novel-on-october-25/.186762

Extreme Hearts Anime Streams Reveals 5 More Cast Members in Video

Rika Abe, Saori Ōnishi, more join cast for series premiering on July 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-17/extreme-hearts-anime-streams-reveals-5-more-cast-members-in-video/.186764

Black Summoner Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals, Previews Theme Songs

Retobea, Minori Suzuki perform themes for series premiering on July 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-17/black-summoner-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-previews-theme-songs/.186761

Annecy Streams Interviews With Koji Yamamura, Honami Yano, Atsushi Wada, Ryo Hirano

Directors' works screen in competition at Annecy film festival from June 13-18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-17/annecy-streams-interviews-with-koji-yamamura-honami-yano-atsushi-wada-ryo-hirano/.186650

Pittsburgh's Tekko Convention Launches GoFundMe Campaign

Convention takes place from July 21-24 at David L. Lawrence Convention Center

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-17/pittsburgh-tekko-convention-launches-gofundme-campaign/.186649

Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Anime Reveals Staff, Story, Characters, Mecha

Kiznaiver's Hiroshi Kobayashi directs with scripts by Code Geass' Ichiro Okouchi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-17/gundam-the-witch-from-mercury-anime-reveals-staff-story-characters-mecha/.186747

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Variety: Astro Boy Gets 3DCG Reboot Series by Miraculous Ladybug Creator

Shibuya Productions, Method Animation to produce 52-episodes series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-16/variety-astro-boy-gets-3dcg-reboot-series-by-miraculous-ladybug-creator/.186721

Ensemble Stars!! Music App Launches in English for iOS, Android

Game launches in U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-16/ensemble-stars-music-app-launches-in-english-for-ios-android/.186706

BL Metamorphosis Film's Clip Shows Urara Talking With Childhood Friend

Film about 2 women with large age gap bonding over boys-love manga opens in Japan on June 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-16/bl-metamorphosis-film-clip-shows-urara-talking-with-childhood-friend/.186718

Production I.G's Rakudai Majo Anime Film Previewed in 1st Teaser

The Beast Player Erin's Takayuki Hamana directs Spring 2023 film about apprentice witch

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-16/production-i.g-rakudai-majo-anime-film-previewed-in-1st-teaser/.186719

CASETiFY Announces Sailor Moon Phone, Electronics Accessory Line

Collaboration shop launches on June 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-06-16/casetify-announces-sailor-moon-phone-electronics-accessory-line/.186642

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

New Aikatsu Films' Trailer Reveals, Previews Theme Songs

Aikatsu Planet!'s "Bloomy*Smile," Aikatsu! 10th Story ~Mirai e no Starway~'s "My Starway" previewed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-16/new-aikatsu-films-trailer-reveals-previews-theme-songs/.186716

Char Aznable Inspires McDonald's Burger With 3 Times More Meat

6 exclusive menu items come to McDonald's Japan from June 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-06-15/char-aznable-inspires-mcdonald-burger-with-3-times-more-meat/.186678

How True Is the Trickle Down Effect in Anime?

Disney's Gaku Narita claimed in a recent interview that “It's not just the select few who are getting rich; the artists on the ground are starting to make decent money,” but the truth is much more complicated.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-06-15/how-true-is-the-trickle-down-effect-in-anime/.186464

New BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Anime's Subtitled Video Previews coldrain's Opening, Announces New Cast Member

Mami Koyama plays God of Destruction Anthrasax

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-15/new-bastard-heavy-metal-dark-fantasy-anime-subtitled-video-previews-coldrain-opening-announces-new-/.186687

Hanabi-chan wa Okuregachi Anime Posts Promo Video, 7 Theme Songs by Vocaloid Producers

Anime features 7 opening, ending songs, themed after days of the week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-15/hanabi-chan-wa-okuregachi-anime-posts-promo-video-7-theme-songs-by-vocaloid-producers/.186685

Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress Anime Posts Video, July 4 Debut With Season 2 This Winter, Season 3 Next Summer

4 character ads also posted

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-15/cardfight-vanguard-will-dress-anime-posts-video-july-4-debut-with-season-2-this-winter-season-3-/.186686

2nd Sword Art Online Progressive Anime Film's 1st Key Visual Announces September 10 Opening

July 1 TV special, Tokyo museum exhibit also announced

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-15/2nd-sword-art-online-progressive-anime-film-1st-key-visual-announces-september-10-opening/.186684

Otaku Elf Fantasy Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime

Akihiko Higuchi's story of teen shrine attendant dealing with shut-in elf

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-15/otaku-elf-fantasy-comedy-manga-gets-tv-anime/.186680

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Murai in Love Romantic Comedy Manga Gets Anime

Junta Shima's story of student who emulates otome game character to woo teacher

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-15/murai-in-love-romantic-comedy-manga-gets-anime/.186677

'Play It Cool, Guys' Anime's Character Promo Video, Visual Highlight Hayate Ichihara

Chiaki Kobayashi stars as Hayate in October anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-14/play-it-cool-guys-anime-character-promo-video-visual-highlight-hayate-ichihara/.186651

Crunchyroll Reveals Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Film's Worldwide Screening Dates, English Dub Cast

Movie opens on August 19 in U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-14/crunchyroll-reveals-dragon-ball-super-super-hero-film-worldwide-screening-dates-english-dub-cast/.186652

One Piece ‒ Episode 1021

This episode in particular continues the setup of Robin's battle with Black Maria, and while we only really get to see one major blow being traded hot dang is it a good one.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/one-piece/episode-1021/.186638

Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3 ‒ Episode 36

I appreciate Main's long, drawn-out "What?!" early on in this season finale for Bookworm, since that was pretty much my exact reaction to the central revelation of this episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-season-3/episode-36/.186634

A Couple of Cuckoos ‒ Episode 7‒8

Fate is a major theme that runs across these two episodes, which are best taken together as a miniature arc of sorts.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/a-couple-of-cuckoos/episode-7-8/.186602

'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?' Season 4's Video Previews Opening Song, Reveals More Cast

Saya Fukuzumi, Taito Ban, Takaaki Uchino join season premiering on July 22

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-14/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-season-4-video-previews-opening-song-reveals-more-/.186645

Idol Bu Show Anime Film's Promo Video Shows Anime, Concert Footage

Film about idol groups led by samurai commanders opens on June 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-14/idol-bu-show-anime-film-promo-video-shows-anime-concert-footage/.186643

Sunday, June 12, 2022

Spy×Family ‒ Episode 10

Damian may have friends and servants (or at least toadies and servants), but he's basically still stuck in the sort of life Anya had before Loid walked into that orphanage.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family/episode-10/.186572

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

The newest Dragon Ball film's promotional material highlighted Gohan but make no mistake, this is Piccolo's time to shine.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dragon-ball-super/super-hero/.186560

Roku Adds 2018 Captain Tsubasa Anime With Audio in Japanese, English, Spanish

Streaming service also adds Genie Family 2020, Cinderella Monogatari anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-12/roku-adds-2018-captain-tsubasa-anime-with-audio-in-japanese-english-spanish/.186568

Voice Actors Natsuki Hanae, Aoi Koga to Attend Anime Expo

Anime producers Tatsuya Ishikawa, Yuma Takahashi; FGO 2nd section director Kanou Yoshiki to also attend event

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-12/voice-actors-natsuki-hanae-aoi-koga-to-attend-anime-expo/.186533

Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure Game's English Character Trailer Streamed

Game will launch for for PS4, Switch, PC in English in 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-12/legend-of-heroes-trails-to-azure-game-english-character-trailer-streamed/.186567

Grammy Awards Add Video Game Score Soundtrack Category

The Recording Academy announced on its official website on Thursday that it is adding five new Grammy Awards categories for its 2023 awards show, including...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-06-12/grammy-awards-add-video-game-score-soundtrack-category/.186565

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Rent-A-Girlfriend Anime Season 2 Posts Full Promo Video, Theme Song Artists

CHiCO with HoneyWorks, MIMiNARI peform song for season premiering on July 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-11/rent-a-girlfriend-anime-season-2-posts-full-promo-video-theme-song-artists/.186569

The Rising of The Shield Hero Season 2 ‒ Episode 10

Raphtalia has always come across as more of a companion/moral compass to Naofumi than a realized character on her own, so I'm glad to see this episode making significant strides towards fixing that.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-season-2/episode-10/.186554

The Demon Girl Next Door Season 2 ‒ Episode 9

The first half of "Pitch-Black Feelings!! Darkness Peach Returns!!" is “high stakes” insofar as a DGND story goes, but don't go thinking that the order of the day still isn't for supremely ridiculous shenanigans.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-demon-girl-next-door-season-2/episode-9/.186550

Skeleton Knight in Another World ‒ Episode 10

In this episode, Ariane's forced to acknowledge the simple fact that most humans never really think about elves at all—be that positively or negatively.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/skeleton-knight-in-another-world/episode-10/.186503

Heroines Run the Show: The Unpopular Girl and the Secret Task ‒ Episode 10

Heroines has always been down-to-earth, so it makes sense for it to address these unsavory sides of the entertainment industry in a matter-of-fact, if uncontroversial way. I just wanted a bit more from it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/heroines-run-the-show-the-unpopular-girl-and-the-secret-task/episode-10/.186540

Geinin Anime Kantoku Variety Show Special's 3 Anime Shorts Streamed

3 comedians direct anime shorts for variety show that aired on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-11/geinin-anime-kantoku-variety-show-special-3-anime-shorts-streamed/.186566

Annecy Screens Summer Ghost, Girl from the Other Side, Sing a Bit of Harmony Films Out of Competition

Largest animation film festival in France to be held from June 13-18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-11/annecy-screens-summer-ghost-girl-from-the-other-side-sing-a-bit-of-harmony-films-out-of-competition/.186557

Deadman Wonderland Duo Reveal Retropolis Scratch Manga

New battle action manga set in Kyoto launches on July 7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-11/deadman-wonderland-duo-reveal-retropolis-scratch-manga/.186559

Friday, June 10, 2022

Blue Lock Anime Casts Junichi Suwabe

Suwabe plays Shouei Barou in October soccer anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-10/blue-lock-anime-casts-junichi-suwabe/.186522

The Maid I Hired Recently is Mysterious Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members, Ending Theme Artist

Yui Horie, Mikako Komatsu, Miyu Tomita join cast for anime premiering in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-10/the-maid-i-hired-recently-is-mysterious-anime-reveals-3-more-cast-members-ending-theme-artist/.186519

Voice Actress, Singer Sachika Misawa Goes on Hiatus Due to Poor Health

Social media updates for Misawa will also cease during hiatus

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-10/voice-actress-singer-sachika-misawa-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-poor-health/.186516

Obey Me! Anime Gets 2nd Season in July

Anime based on mobile otome game aired 1st season in July 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-10/obey-me-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-july/.186515

Strike the Blood Final Anime's 2nd Volume Release Delayed to July 29

Final BD/DVD volume of anime was originally slated for June 29 release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-10/strike-the-blood-final-anime-2nd-volume-release-delayed-to-july-29/.186509

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Shaft Establishes New Shaft Aoi Studio in Shizuoka

New full studio focuses on traditional, CG hybrid work; workflow focused on Toon Boom Harmony

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-10/shaft-establishes-new-shaft-aoi-studio-in-shizuoka/.186510

This Week in Anime - Fanfare of Adolescence Trips at the Starting Line

For a show occupying a unique premise this season, Fanfare of Adolescence can't decide what it wants to focus on. One thing's for sure, it could certainly use more horses.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2022-06-09/.186460

Futoku no Guild TV Anime Unveils Main Cast, Visual, October Premiere

Katsumi Fukuhara, Carin Isobe, Ayano Shibuya, more star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-09/futoku-no-guild-tv-anime-unveils-main-cast-visual-october-premiere/.186479

Aka Akasaka, Mengo Yokoyari's Oshi no Ko Manga Gets Anime

Daisuke Hiramaki, Chao Nekotomi direct anime at Doga Kobo

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-09/aka-akasaka-mengo-yokoyari-oshi-no-ko-manga-gets-anime/.186477

My Hero Academia Anime's New OVA Episodes Cast Nobuyuki Hiyama, Hironori Kondo

Nobuyuki Hiyama plays Shishido, Hironori Kondo plays Mr. Smiley

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-09/my-hero-academia-anime-new-ova-episodes-cast-nobuyuki-hiyama-hironori-kondo/.186476

Uncle From Another World Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, Additional Cast, Netflix Stream, July 6 Premiere

Netflix will stream anime worldwide

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-09/uncle-from-another-world-anime-reveals-2nd-promo-video-additional-cast-netflix-stream-july-6-/.186475

Metal Max Xeno Reborn

Metal Max Xeno Reborn can be a lot of fun, but it does make you work for it. Its oblique objectives and wild difficulty curves can definitely be off-putting—and yet there's fun to be had in driving around the wasteland, scrounging for scrap metal, and blasting away mobs of cannon fodder.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/pc-playstation-4-nintendo-switch/metal-max-xeno-reborn/.186356

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Kazuki Minamoto's Kabe Koji Boys Love Manga Gets Live-Action Show

Kōdai Matsuoka, Masaki Nakao star in October show about star indie manga creator, star male idol's relationship

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-09/kazuki-minamoto-kabe-koji-boys-love-manga-gets-live-action-show/.186470

Revue Starlight The Movie

Revue Starlight The Movie addresses and fixes nearly all my quibbles with the series by burning off the fat and violently compressing the remaining stylistic meat into a brilliant multi-faceted diamond.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/revue-starlight-the-movie/.186302

Call of the Night Vampire Anime Reveals Promo Video, Opening Theme, 3 Cast Members, July 7 Premiere

Kensho Ono, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Yōko Hikasa join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-08/call-of-the-night-vampire-anime-reveals-promo-video-opening-theme-3-cast-members-july-7-premiere/.186447

Vinland Saga Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Promo Video, Cast, January 2023 Premiere, Production by MAPPA

Shunsuke Takeuchi, Mayumi Sako, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-08/vinland-saga-anime-2nd-season-reveals-promo-video-cast-january-2023-premiere-production-by-mappa/.186445

“Make it like a Hollywood Movie” - The Story of Macross Frontier Films' Official English Subtitles

Macross Frontier: The False Songstress and The Wings of Farewell have had official English subtitles for nearly a decade. Here's the story of a trio of fans and the team at YTV who made it happen.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2022-06-08/make-it-like-a-hollywood-movie-the-story-of-macross-frontier-films-official-english-subtitles/.186303

Insomniacs After School Anime's 1st Video Unveils Cast, Staff, 2023 Debut

Gen Sato, Konomi Tamura star in Liden Films project

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-08/insomniacs-after-school-anime-1st-video-unveils-cast-staff-2023-debut/.186444

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Switch RPG's Trailer Highlights World

Switch RPG ships on July 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-08/xenoblade-chronicles-3-switch-rpg-trailer-highlights-world/.186433

Live-Action Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Film Reveals Staff, 2023 Debut

Shin Godzilla's third-unit director Yusuke Ishida helms film starring Eiji Akaso

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-08/live-action-zom-100-bucket-list-of-the-dead-film-reveals-staff-2023-debut/.186434

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Shine Post Anime Adds Hina Kino, Fairouz Ai, Aoi Koga to Cast

Idol anime premieres in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-07/shine-post-anime-adds-hina-kino-fairouz-ai-aoi-koga-to-cast/.186417

Former Sony Group CEO Nobuyuki Idei Passes Away at 84

Idei became 6th president of Sony in 1995; also served as CEO, chairman

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-07/former-sony-group-ceo-nobuyuki-idei-passes-away-at-84/.186412

Shin Ultraman Stays at #2, Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island Film Opens at #3

The Way of the Househusband live-action film opens at #6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-07/shin-ultraman-stays-at-no.2-gundam-cucuruz-doan-island-film-opens-at-no.3/.186376

Kadokawa Launches Comic Alunna Magazine Supplement for Comic Flapper

1st issue of magazine focusing on manga by influencers, online creators launches on July 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-07/kadokawa-launches-comic-alunna-magazine-supplement-for-comic-flapper/.186403

Adachitoka's Noragami Manga is in Final Arc

Manga launched in 2010; inspired 2 TV anime series in 2014, 2015

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-07/adachitoka-noragami-manga-is-in-final-arc/.186402

Monday, June 6, 2022

One Piece Manga Takes 1-Month Break as Eiichiro Oda Prepares for Manga's 'Final Saga'

Manga starts break on June 27, returns on July 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-07/one-piece-manga-takes-1-month-break-as-eiichiro-oda-prepares-for-manga-final-saga/.186407

Berserk Manga Continues Under Kentarou Miura's Assistants, Kouji Mori's Supervision

Manga continues on June 24 with 6 chapters planned to end current arc; new arc planned after

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-07/berserk-manga-continues-under-kentarou-miura-assistants-kouji-mori-supervision/.186405

Montreal's Fantasia Fest to Screen Shin Ultraman, 'Goodbye, Don Glees!' Films

Festival takes place from July 14 - August 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-06/montreal-fantasia-fest-to-screen-shin-ultraman-goodbye-don-glees-films/.186347

Stage Musical of Fuyumi Soryo's Cesare Manga Runs in 2023 After COVID-19 Delay

Musical runs in January-February 2023, after 3-year delay

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-06/stage-musical-of-fuyumi-soryo-cesare-manga-runs-in-2023-after-covid-19-delay/.186361

Teasing Master Takagi-san Anime Film Gets 4 Different Ending Songs

Film will have different ending song for each of film's 4 weeks of screening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-06/teasing-master-takagi-san-anime-film-gets-4-different-ending-songs/.186364

Manga Plus, Viz Media Publish Fusai Naba's Aliens Area Manga

"Cosmic action fantasy" manga centers on high schooler whose body undergoes sudden change

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-06/manga-plus-viz-media-publish-fusai-naba-aliens-area-manga/.186348

Acquire Unveils New Adventure Academia Game, Class of Heroes 2 Remaster

Adventure Academia debuts on Steam in English on September 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-06/acquire-unveils-new-adventure-academia-game-class-of-heroes-2-remaster/.186359

Love Live! Superstar!! Season 2 Anime's Video Highlights New Characters

2nd season premieres on July 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-06/love-live-superstar-season-2-anime-video-highlights-new-characters/.186358

Sunday, June 5, 2022

The Executioner and Her Way of Life ‒ Episode 10

Once things have gone well and truly cuckoo-bananas in “Pandæmonium", the titular villainess announces, “What you are about to witness is a B-movie screening!", and you know what? She is absolutely right.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-executioner-and-her-way-of-life/episode-10/.186328

Spy×Family ‒ Episode 9

Yor's fear that she's not living up to Loid's expectations of what a good mid-twentieth century wife should be is a vestige of her fears that she wouldn't be enough for Yuri.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/spy-family/episode-9/.186324

Spy×Family, Death Note Short Stories Rank on NYT June Bestseller List

Tatsuya Endo's Spy×Family manga and Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's Death Note Short Stories manga ranked on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-06-05/spy-family-death-note-short-stories-rank-on-nyt-june-bestseller-list/.186320

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 2 ‒ Episode 10

Since the natural mating ritual of School Idols is wacky comedy bits, it's only natural that the club welcome Lanzhu, Shioriko, and Mia into the fold with a weekend of goofing off.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/love-live-nijigasaki-high-school-idol-club-season-2/episode-10/.186332

Spy×Family Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan May List

Death Note Short Stories, Berserk, Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, One Piece, more rank in top 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-05/spy-family-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-may-list/.186319

Dr. Stone's Boichi Launches New Webtoon Series With Shin Angyo Onshi's In-Wan Youn

New webtoon to launch in mid-2023 on LINE Manga app

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-05/dr-stone-boichi-launches-new-webtoon-series-with-shin-angyo-onshi-in-wan-youn/.186331

Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island Film Earns 300 Million Yen in 1st 2 Days

Film also sells about 150,000 tickets since opening on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-05/gundam-cucuruz-doan-island-film-earns-300-million-yen-in-1st-2-days/.186338

Kei Sanbei Ends For the Kid I Saw in My Dreams Manga in July

ERASED author launched revenge series in July 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-05/kei-sanbei-ends-for-the-kid-i-saw-in-my-dreams-manga-in-july/.186335

Saturday, June 4, 2022

The Rising of The Shield Hero Season 2 ‒ Episode 9

There are a lot of interesting nuggets being dropped in this episode, which really does make me wish that season two started with this arc instead of the one with the turtle.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero-season-2/episode-9/.186306

Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Collision ‒ Episode 36

The dang narrator of this show is far too enthusiastic at this stage, talking over several pivotal situational scenes that wind up as effective History Channel montages as opposed to actual dramatizations of these plans.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/legend-of-the-galactic-heroes-die-neue-these-collision/episode-36/.186301

Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Anime's 4th Season Previewed in New Teaser Video

New season screens as 3 films this fall

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-04/legend-of-the-galactic-heroes-die-neue-these-anime-4th-season-previewed-in-new-teaser-video/.186314

Friday, June 3, 2022

Yen Press Licenses Tomohiko Morimi's Fox Tales Short Story Collection

Company to release book in hardcover, digital in November

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-04/yen-press-licenses-tomohiko-morimi-fox-tales-short-story-collection/.186309

My Hero Academia Reveals Details for 2nd Episode in 2-Episode Summer Special

2-episode special screens in theaters on June 16-19, streams online this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-03/my-hero-academia-reveals-details-for-2nd-episode-in-2-episode-summer-special/.186286

Made in Abyss Anime's 2nd Season Reveals 3rd Promo Video, July 6 Premiere

New video focuses on Ganja group

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-03/made-in-abyss-anime-2nd-season-reveals-3rd-promo-video-july-6-premiere/.186284

SK Global, Bandai Namco Pictures Plan to Produce English Live-Action Tiger & Bunny Series

Elektra, Iron Fist's M. Raven Metzner to serve as scriptwriter, showrunner, executive producer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-03/sk-global-bandai-namco-pictures-plan-to-produce-english-live-action-tiger-and-bunny-series/.186278

BanG Dream! Morfonica Anime Reveals Title, Teaser Video, July 28-29 Premiere

Sanzigen produces BanG Dream! Morfonication 2-episode special

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-03/bang-dream-morfonica-anime-reveals-title-teaser-video-july-28-29-premiere/.186275

Drifting Home Anime Film's 3rd Teaser Video Reveals More Cast

Bin Shimada, Nana Mizuki join cast of September 16 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-03/drifting-home-anime-film-3rd-teaser-video-reveals-more-cast/.186264

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Raise Anya with SPY×FAMILY Tamagotchi

Unlock 14 "evolutions" in the form of different clothing styles

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-06-01/raise-anya-with-spy-family-tamagotchi/.186219

Laid-Back Camp Film's Trailer Previews Original Story of Cast, Now Grown-Up

Nadeshiko & others join forces to turn shuttered site into campsite in July 1 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-01/laid-back-camp-film-trailer-previews-original-story-of-cast-now-grown-up/.186224

Quintessential Quintuplets the Movie

If you've somehow managed to remain unspoiled about the ending of The Quintessential Quintuplets, then this movie will finally resolve your burning questions...but it could have looked better while doing it.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/quintessential-quintuplets-the-movie/.186152

Crunchyroll Screens Fruits Basket -prelude- Film in N. America, U.K. This Summer

FIlm opens with subtitles, English dub in N. America on June 25, 28, 29; dub only in U.K. on July 20

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-01/crunchyroll-screens-fruits-basket-prelude-film-in-n-america-u.k-this-summer/.186222

Ya Boy Kongming! Director Osamu Honma

ANN talked to director Osamu Honma about how he brought Yuto Yotsuba and Ryō Ogawa's manga to life, the challenges of creating a music-themed anime, and the opening theme video which became a viral sensation.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-06-01/ya-boy-kongming-director-osamu-honma/.186208

Manga Artist Gengoroh Tagame To Speak at Spanish Embassy For LGBTQ+ Event

SOMOS: Diversity and LGBTQ+ Cultural Narratives exhibit will display My Brother's Husband manga until June 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-06-01/manga-artist-gengoroh-tagame-to-speak-at-spanish-embassy-for-lgbtq-event/.186191