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Vash the Stampede's Iconic New Coat Available From SuperGroupies
Backpacks, watches also available
― Vash the Stampede's iconic red coat got a makeover for the Trigun Stampede anime. Now fans can embody the modern Vash look, thanks to a collaboration line with the SuperGroupies pop culture fashion brand. The exclusive lineup includes seven items inspired by Vash the Stampede, Nicholas D. Wolfwood, and Millions Knives. The Vash the Stampede Model Coat is a faithful...
Shin Megami Tensei Gets 30th Anniversary Concert at Anime Expo
Scheduled for July 1
― The Shin Megami Tensei video game series is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a concert at Anime Expo on July 1. The Shin Megami Tensei 30th LIVE: Band of Shadows Concert will be a part of Anime Expo's 2023 programming line-up and will be exclusive to those attending the convention. ATLUS is partnering with the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) for the ...
The Most Beloved Manga Characters of 2022, According to Magademy Industry Award
Blue Giant Explorer, Medalist, Tokyo Revengers, Detective Conan, Gachiakuta, Chiikawa characters acknowledged
― BookLive's Magademy Award for honoring manga characters announced its results on Wednesday. The winners are as follows (note: "actor" here refers to the fictional character): Best lead male actor: Dai Miyamoto from Shinichi Ishizuka's Blue Giant Explorer
Best lead female actor: Inori Yuitsu...
Attack on Titan Shirts Invade Uniqlo U.S. Stores on March 30
The collection includes eight adult shirt designs, costing US$24.90 each
― The Attack on Titan anime is celebrating its recent return to TV with a Uniqlo collaboration. The clothing retailer announced on Monday that the Attack on Titan UT collaboration t-shirt collection will launch in the United States on March 30. The collection includes eight distinct designs for adult shirts, costing US$24.90 eac...
Pokémon Company Opens Job Listing Requiring Blockchain, NFT Knowledge
Square Enix plans blockchain games for fiscal year 2024
― Siliconera reported on Tuesday that The Pokémon Company International opened a job listing for a Corporate Development Principal. One of the requirements is "deep knowledge and understanding of Web 3, including blockchain technologies and NFT, and/or metaverse." Although the job description does not make reference to Web3, the role "drives inn...
New Anime Hats Available From Bioworld's Atsuko Brand
The brand also launched Evangelion apparel line last Tuesday
― Pop culture apparel brand Bioworld released striking new anime tie-in hats under its Atsuko brand last Thursday. The new collection features a Kakashi boonie hat from Naruto, a Cowboy Bebop boonie hat, a Black Swordsman bucket hat from Berserk, an Eva 1 colorblock bucket hat from Evangelion, a Hunter x Hunter colorblock bucket hat, a Vege...
Aichi Governor Vows Crackdown on Lewd Selfies by Ghibli Park Visitors
Photos have been circulating on Twitter showing people touching breasts of female character statues, photographing inside of skirts
― The Ghibli Park includes many life-size displays of beloved Ghibli characters for visitors to take photos with. Unfortunately, despite the park's family-friendly appeal, some visitors have posted inappropriate photos online. The Mainichi Shimbun reported that photos ha...
Making an Isekai Game Just Got Easier
RPG Maker developer Gotcha Gotcha Games releases "Isekai Creators" lore for use in fan, commercial projects
― RPG Maker developer Gotcha Gotcha Games has made it easier than ever to create an isekai story or game. The company launched an "Isekai Creators" website last Wednesday, detailing the lore for a fantasy world setting that creators can freely use in both fan and commercial projects. For those ...
Ninjala Reveals Details on Upcoming Attack on Titan Crossover
Obtain character skins, emotes, items in March 15 - April 26 event
― The Ninjala game's Dev Diary revealed on Thursday the full details on its upcoming Attack on Titan crossover event scheduled for March 15 to April 26. The obtainable character skins are Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert, Levi in his cleaning outfit, Zoe Hange, Erwin Smith, and Sasha Braus. In addition to the outfits, you ca...
Spanish Soccer Athlete Andrés Iniesta Endorses Aoashi Manga
The manga series is a sponsor of Iniesta's soccer academy in Japan
― Manga often receive endorsements by fellow creators on their wraparound covers, but a surprising individual reached out for Aoashi's 31st volume: Spanish soccer athlete Andrés Iniesta, captain of the J1 League club Vissel Kobe and one of the greatest midfielders of all time. He commented: "Alongside Aoashi, I am pouring my efforts t...
Tweeting Allowed at Sasaki and Miyano Film Screening This Saturday
Manga creator Shō Harusono will personally participate
― Normally, being glued to your phone during a film screening would be the height of rudeness, but just this once, the Sasaki to Miyano: Sotsugyo-hen (Graduation Chapter) anime film is making an exception. All Japanese theaters playing the film on Saturday will allow theatergoers to tweet during the 2 p.m. (12 a.m. EST) screening. Manga creator S...
Gundam: Witch From Mercury Website Briefly Lists Spoiler Summary For Anime's Season 2
Season 2 premieres on April 9
― The official website for the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury anime briefly listed a summary for the anime's second season on Tuesday. The summary is vague, but makes direct references to events after the anime's 12th episode. The summary translates as follows: [spoilers below, highlight the white text to read]Two weeks after the Plant Quetta incident. Sulett...
One-Punch Man Cosmetics Launch in Overwatch 2
Saitama, Genos, Tatsumaki, Mumen Rider skins available until April 6
― The One-Punch Man collaboration cosmetics collection went live in Overwatch 2 on Tuesday. The ever-victorious Saitama had the honor of being Overwatch 2's first ever major in-game collaboration, which Blizzard hints will "open the door to other crossover concepts and possibilities in the future." The cosmetics collection includes ...
Hunter x Hunter-Inspired Gangs Stir Trouble in Ukraine Cities
Members dressed like the Phantom Rouge have been caught in public scuffles
― Teenage gangs inspired by Hunter x Hunter's Phantom Rouge group have been brawling in the streets of Ukraine cities. The group is called "Redan PMC" by the media ("Redan" is the Russian pronunciation of "Ryodan" from Genei Ryodan, the Japanese name for the Phantom Rogue, while PMC stands for Private Military Company). Many o...
Evangelion, Shin Kamen Rider Izakaya Opens in Tokyo on Friday
Just in time for Shin Kamen Rider's debut in Japan!
― Hideaki Anno's films are once again crossing over in the real world, just in time for Shin Kamen Rider's Japan debut on March 17. An izakaya (Japanese-style pub) serving food and drinks inspired by Shin Kamen Rider and the Evangelion series will open in Tokyo's Kabukicho district from March 10 to May 28. The Evangelion menu includes a set of okazu...
Hatsune Miku Crocs Are Coming
The vocaloid continues her global dominance by pairing up with an infamous shoe brand
― Hatsune Miku continues her global dominance by pairing up with an infamous shoe brand. On Friday, Crocs' Japanese Twitter account teased a Hatsune Miku-themed pair of Croc shoes. coming soon…初音ミク x クロックス#クロックス #初音ミク #初音ミク伊勢丹 #miku16th#[email protected]_miku @im_MediaArts pic.twitter.com/qhHrelxAla— クロックス・ジャパン / crocs (@cr...
Pop Team Epic's Hellshake Yano Turns to Card Battles in Duel Masters PLAY'S Game
He'll be obtainable until March 22 alongside Popuko, Pipimi, and gremlin-fied versions Duel Master characters
― In the loosely defined setting of Pop Team Epic, Hellshake Yano is an accomplished guitarist, but clearly he has other talents if he puts his mind to it. The Duel Masters PLAY'S smartphone game gives out a free Hellshake Yano skin to players who defeat him in a card duel. He's a Legendary D...
Actress Jennifer Coolidge Teams With Everything Everywhere All at Once Directors for Tokusatsu-Inspired Shoot
Daniel Kwan: "There's something very charming about [Tokusatsu], especially nowadays, when you can create anything digitally and nothing impresses you anymore."
― Directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert wowed the world last year with the epic science fiction comedy Everything Everywhere All at Once, a love letter to campy genre films of all description. It's no surprise to find out that among the ...
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Wins Anime of the Year at Crunchyroll Anime Awards
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners scores an upset win as Spy x Family, Demon Slayer, and Attack on Titan sweep the other categories.
― This year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards are taking place in Tokyo tonight starting at 6:30 PM (JST) and Anime News Network is in attendance. You can watch it yourself on Crunchyroll's Twitch and YouTube channels as well as on Crunchyroll.com but if you're just interested in seeing...
Delicious in Dungeon Dishes Recreated in 36 Tokyo Shops
Enjoy favorites like the Red Dragon Meal in Tokyo's Shibuya area
― Delicious in Dungeon has a cult following among fantasy foodie shows because of its emphasis on making tasty dishes out of bizarre monsters. It's not quite one-to-one, but now there are stores in the real world offering an approximation of the manga's mouth-watering meals. Starting Wednesday, 36 stores in Tokyo's Shibuya area began of...
CLAMP's Picture Book About Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu Ships on September 1
Book is inspired by Hanyu's recent solo ice show
― CLAMP's tie-in picture book with the professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu finally has a cover and a release date! Kodansha will release the 64-page book in Japan on September 1. The book is titled "Gift" after Hanyu's solo ice show, which took place on February 26. Hanyu said he was searching for ways to express his own stories not only through sk...
Unleash Your Pet's Pawsona With Persona 5 Royal Accessories
Just in case you want your furry companion to become a Phantom Thief...
― Your beloved pet has probably already stolen your heart, but just in case you want your furry companion to become a Phantom Thief, the geek-inspired pet accessory brand Pawsonify is currently selling Persona 5 Royal collars, leashes, and ID tags on its website. The items include designs focused on the Phantom Thieves emblem and...
BanG Dream! Girls Turn Rebel in Tokyo Revengers Crossover
"Cry Baby," "Tokyo Wonder." theme song covers playable until March 7
― In one of the more unusual crossovers of the year so far, the English version of the BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! smartphone rhythm game added a Tokyo Revengers event on Wednesday. Although the BanG Dream! franchise features lots of girls who exude "cool" energy, none of them are outright juvenile delinquents, nor do they settle ...
Voice Actress Hikaru Akao Marries Music Industry Professional
Actress is best known for her roles on Assault Lily Bouquet, Gekidol, Lapis Re:LiGHTs
― Voice actress Hikaru Akao posted a handwritten message on her Twitter account on Wednesday announcing that she has married a person related to the music industry. She thanked her fans for their support and said she plans to continue "pouring love" into the characters she voices. It is common for voice actors to fi...
Animator Supporters Project Posts Toshio Okada's Criticisms of Production Committee System with English Subtitles
Okada claims production committees caps the budget on individual anime titles
― On Monday, the Animator Supporters non-profit organization began streaming an English-subtitled clip from former Gainax president Toshio Okada's YouTube channel. The clip details Okada's criticisms of the anime production committee system. Okada claimed that animators are so poor even though the industry attracts more mon...
Lupin III Posters Appear in Creed III Film
Michael B. Jordan's feature directorial debut takes cues from Hajime no Ippo, Megalobox, Naruto, My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball Z
― Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther, gen:LOCK)'s anime influences for Creed III extend beyond the fight scenes—Time Out's advance review of the film alludes to Lupin III posters in young Adonis' room. In an interview with Polygon, Jordan elaborates on his anime influences, a...
Makoto Shinkai Reveals Which Pop Song Didn't Make It Into Suzume
The director had wanted to include the 1980s Japanese hit, "Don't Make Me Take Off My Sailor Uniform"
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Makoto Shinkai participated in a live Q&A at London's BFI Southbank following a screening of his new film Suzume on Wednesday. During the Q&A session, Shinkai revealed that he had wanted to include one particular vintage Japanese pop song whose title might raise eyebrows - "Don't Make Me Take Off ...
Rie Takahashi Tells Fans to Bathe Before Her Concert
Anime conventions and concerts have been known to be smelly...
― Voice actress and singer Rie Takahashi (Mash Kyrielight in Fate/Grand Order, Emilia in Re:Zero, Megumin in Konosuba) held her first concert last Sunday—an exciting occasion, to be sure. To prepare her fans for the event, she drew a charming infographic filled with tips on what to do. Amusingly, her guide was filled with very obvious tip...
BBC Plans Documentary Episode About Idol Industry Mogul Johnny Kitagawa's Alleged Abuse
The late idol group mogul faced allegations of sexual misconduct during his career
― The BBC is listing the summary and air date of a documentary about Talent Agency Johnny & Associates founder Johnny Kitagawa on its BBC Two channel. The program will debut on March 7 at 9:00 p.m. GMT (4:00 p.m. EST). The broadcaster describes the program as follows: Johnny Kitagawa's legendary male-only talent agency...
Pop Team Epic Namesake Racehorse Sprints to 1st Place
The horse's name is Hell Shake and the jockey's name is Yano!
― A racehorse with the distinctive name "Hell Shake" has attracted buzz in the Japanese racing world. Hell Shake and his jockey Takayuki Yano blazed to victory at a race at the Kawasaki Racecourse on Monday. The name is, of course, a reference to the "Hellshake Yano" meme from Pop Team Epic. The Kawasaki Racecourse's official Twitter accou...
Leiji Matsumoto's Queen Millennia Manga Gets Limited Edition Release
4,000-copy limited release celebrates late author's 70th anniversary for manga creator debut
― Shogakukan published a new limited edition of late manga creator Leiji Matsumoto's Queen Millennia (Shin Taketori Monogatari Sennen Joō) manga on Tuesday. The release is limited to 4,000 copies. The new release celebrates the 70th anniversary of Matsumoto's manga creator debut and includes all chapters bund...
Kadokawa to Open Manga, Anime/Voice Actor Acadamies in April 2024
Two new schools, the Kadokawa Manga Academy and the Kadokawa Anime and Voice Acting Academy, are slated to open in Tokyo and Osaka in April 2024. The two schools are led by Vantan, an establishment under the Kadokawa Group that develops educational institutions for the creative industries. For students aged 18 and above, the Kadokawa Manga Academy will offer three-year and four-year specialization...
Kochikame Memorial Hall Will Have Comic Exterior
Manga panels will decorate memorial hall in manga's Kameari neighborhood setting
― Tokyo's Katsushika Ward plans to make its Kochikame memorial hall pop out. The ward office presented its outline for the tourist facility's design on February 20, revealing that the building will feature a colorful exterior comprised of manga panels. The first floor will also feature a recreation of the series' iconic ...
Voice Actor Advocacy Group Streams Animated Videos Explaining Japan's Controversial Invoice System
Freelancers, sole proprietors will lose their tax-exempt status after system goes into effect in October
― The voice actor advocacy group Voiction has opposed Japan's controversial new invoice system ever since it was announced. According to surveys it conducted from September to October last year, 76% of voice actors self-reported an income of less than 3 million yen (about US$21,638), and 27% respo...
Blacksmith YouTuber Forges Tengen Uzui's Swords from Demon Slayer
It turns out they're very similar to a traditional Japanese kitchen knife
― It's possible to forge Tenten Uzui's swords from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc in real life. To prove it, the blacksmith YouTube channel That Works posted a documentary on February 5 showing bladesmith Ilya Alekseyev's entire process. Although the swords are fantastical in nature—with two large bla...
Eiichiro Oda Asks ChatGPT to Write the Next One Piece Chapter
The manga creator was impressed with what the AI came up with
― One Piece manga creator Eiichiro Oda has been playing around with AI in the last few months. Last December, he made AI draw Lucci and thought it was hilarious that the process changed the intimidating man into a small girl. He drew a picture of Luffy's incredulous reaction and posted it as a video on the One Piece official YouTube channe...
Bocchi the Rock! Wins Anime Trending 2022 Awards
2nd Sword Art Online: Progressive film wins best movie
― Bocchi the Rock! sweeped the 2022 Anime Trending Awards. Not only did the series win the community's "Anime of the Year" award, it also won in seven other categories: Adapted Screenplay, Episode Directing and Storyboarding, Soundtrack, Voice Cast, Comedy, Music Anime, and Slice of Life. The anime's staff have submitted public acknowledgement me...
Reddit Anime Awards 2022 Jury Crowns Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit Anime of the Year
Public voted for Bocchi the Rock!
― Underrated anime can get their time to shine at the /r/anime community's annual anime awards, like Hugtto! Precure in 2019, Chihayafuru 3 in 2020, and Sonny Boy in 2021. The winners are chosen by both the public and a panel of jury members who are asked to view all of the nominees before casting their vote. 2022's jury winner was Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit...
Anya Channels My Fair Lady for Spy×Family Stage Musical
Will sing for peanuts
― Spy×Family creator Tatsuya Endō drew an adorable picture of Anya in a big hat. Is this break-down-the-door news? No, but just look at her. The psychic grade-schooler is shown in a creative rendition of Audrey Hepburn's iconic My Fair Lady ensemble to celebrate the upcoming Spy×Family stage musical. Nestled in her giant hat are each of Anya's Tonitrus Bolts and Stella Stars. Th...
Sailor Moon, Evangelion's Kotono Mitsuishi Will Star in Live-Action Drama
The Sailor Moon and Misato Katsuragi voice actress will star in historical Hikari Kimi e Taiga drama as Tokihime slated to premiere next January.
― NHK's long-running historical Taiga Drama series has cast iconic voice actress Kotono Mitsuishi as Tokihime. The Sailor Moon and Misato Katsuragi voice actress will star in the channel's 63rd Taiga drama, Hikari Kimi e, slated to premiere next January. Th...
Weekly Shonen Magazine Readers Choose Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister's Asahi as Top Heroine
Rent-A-Girlfriend's Chizuru Mizuhara comes in third
― Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine readers crowned Asahi Amagami as the best heroine in the magazine's "Aim for #1 Heroine! Weekly Magazine Romantic Comedy Heroine General Election" poll. Kodansha published the results in Wednesday's issue. Asahi Amagami is the youngest sister in Marcey Naito's Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister manga series. Pu...
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World's Roxanne Stars in ASMR
The anime's buxom heroine also inspires a sexy cushion
― Kadokawa launched a new label for audio media on Wednesday, and its first product is an ASMR featuring Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World heroine Roxanne. The recording will add an original scene to Roxanne's "first night" with the anime's protagonist Michio. The ASMR stars Roxanne's anime voice actress Shiori Mikami. In the ASMR's visual,...
Monogatari, Zaregoto Protagonists Chat In New NisiOisin Promo Video
Author celebrates 20th anniversary since debut
― NisiOisin has been celebrating the 20th anniversary since his novelist debut with 20 separate projects, including new merchandise and books. The final project launched on Wednesday, and it's the most in-character way of capping things off: The author wrote a rambling 17-minute conversation between the protagonists of his two most famous works. Monogata...
Musical Guests ALI, Yuki Kajiura, Kohta Yamamoto Will Perform at Anime Awards
The performances will commemorate the award show's previous winners; Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, and Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 1
― Crunchyroll announced musical guests and additional presenters on Thursday for its seventh annual Anime Awards presentation on March 4. Jujutsu Kaisen ending theme performers ALI and AKLO, Demon Slayer composer Yuk...
16th Paralympics Anime Short Adapts Kimi to Kogu Novel By Sound! Euphonium Author
Story centers on high school canoeing club
― The 16th installment of the NHK's "Anime x Para: Who is Your Hero?" (Ani × Para: Anata no Hero wa Dare Desu ka) animated project is an adaptation of Sound! Euphonium author Ayano Takeda's Kimi to Kogu - Nagatoro Kōkō Canoe-bu (Rowing With You - Nagatoro High School Canoeing Club) novel series. The novel's story centers on a high school canoeing club with o...
KonoSuba, Overlord Cross Over Yet Again in Smartphone Game Event
The Isekai Quartet buddies meet again
― The KonoSuba and Overlord franchises are no strangers to crossovers, with the two series featuring together in the Isekai Quartet series. So it's only natural that Overlord would eventually come to the KonoSuba: Fantastic Days smartphone game. The new crossover event launched in the game's global version on Tuesday, featuring login bonuses, two new stories, cha...
Recreation of Shishio's Sword Unveiled at Rurouni Kenshin Exhibit
Father-son duo of the Kanefusa Fujiwara swordsmith family crafted the iconic blade
― A recreation of the Shishio's iconic Mugenjin sword from the Rurouni Kenshin series made its first public appearance at the "~Kenshin vs. Shishio~ Rurouni Kenshin and the World of Japanese Swords Exhibit," which opened at Gifu's Seki Sword Tradition Museum on Saturday. The crafters of the sword are a father-son duo b...
Enjoy This NOT Life-Sized Wailord Plush
At 57 and 3/4 inches, it's still only 1/10 the size of an actual Wailord
― The Pokémon Center frequently puts out life-sized plushes of beloved Pokémon critters, although this may be one case where a life-sized plush isn't in anyone's best interest to own. The Pokémon Center's English store opened pre-orders last Friday for a whopping 57 and 3/4 inch size Wailord plush—which still measures only 1/10t...
Spy×Family Attraction Launches at Universal Studios Japan
Take on a secret mission with the Forger family
― The highly anticipated Spy×Family attraction launched last Friday. Mainichi Shimbun's Mantan Web details what to expect from it: a charming combination of puzzle-solving and a live show. For the puzzle-solving rally, participants take on the role of a new agent at the Westalian Intelligence department, WISE. The rally booklet is called the "Top Secret...
Cover Corp Launches holoplus News, Community App in Spring
It'll be easier than ever to keep up with your favorite hololive VTubers
― With dozens of talents performing under the hololive umbrella, keeping up with all your faves' streams can be tricky. Fear not, however. Cover Corporation will launch the "holoplus" news and community app this spring, which promises to present the latest news about the talents in digestible snippets. The app's features include...
Michael B. Jordan Turns to Anime Inspirations for Creed III Fight Scenes
Jordan's feature directorial debut takes cues from Hajime no Ippo, Megalobox, Naruto, My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball Z
― Actor Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther, gen:LOCK) has made no secret of his love for anime over the years, and a new interview with IGN shows his appreciation for the classics. When asked about his anime influences for the upcoming Creed III film, which will be his feature directori...
Translator Resigns From Cipher Academy Manga, Citing Translation Difficulty
NisiOisin might have gone too far this time with the wordplay
― Monogatari author NisiOisin is well known for writing stories with intricate wordplay, but he might have gone too far this time. Manga translator Kumar Sivasubramanian announced on his Twitter account on Sunday that he will stop translating NisiOisin and artist Yūji Iwasaki's Cipher Academy (Angō Gakuen no Iroha) manga after its 13th cha...
Anime, Manga Industry Members Honor Leiji Matsumoto's Memory
Yasuhiro Nightow, Miyako Maki, Masako Nozawa more respond to the passing of Galaxy Express 999 creator
― After news of the passing of Leiji Matsumoto became public, members of the anime and manga industries have been paying tribute to the renowned manga creator, illustrator, and designer. Matsumoto passed away on February 13 at 85 years old. 松本先生。先生の作品によって僕は漫画の世界に引きずり込まれました。僕の描くものの中に、先生から頂いた星の雫が幾許か混ぜ...
Mamoru Oshii Teaches 5+ Hour Video Course on Anime, Film Directing
Narō streams on-demand course with English subtitles
― The on-demand video course service Narō launched a video course with the acclaimed director Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell, Angel's Egg, Jin-Roh - The Wolf Brigade, Blood: The Last Vampire, The Fire Hunter) on Thursday. The 5+ hour course consists of 20 videos detailing Oshii's "creative formulas, development methods, and tales from his life as...
Ninjala Launches Attack on Titan Crossover on March 15
Game also commemorates 10 million downloads
― GungHo Online Entertainment's (GOE) Ninjala Switch game hit a major milestone on Thursday: 10 million downloads. To commemorate the occasion, the game announced that it will launch a collaboration with the Attack on Titan anime series on March 15. The crossover is slated to include Titan-themed outfits, weapons, and swag. Further details will be announced...
Jujutsu Kaisen Keyboards Hit Higround Store on February 24
Basecamp 65, Summit 65 models available
― Looking to spice up your style with Jujutsu Kaisen's cool and dark vibes? Lifestyle and gaming peripheral brand Higround announced on Friday that it will launch a gaming equipment collection on its online store on February 24 at 12 p.m. PST. Notably, the collection features four keyboards: two Basecamp 65 models and two models of Higround's flagship keyboard ...
Crunchyroll 2023 Anime Awards Announces Presenters
Director Robert Rodriguez, actor Finn Wolfhard, more join roster for March 4 awards show
― Crunchyroll announced the presenters for its seventh annual Anime Awards presentation on March 4. The full list of talent, which includes a number of celebrity guests, is as follows: Aidan Hutchinson, American football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.
Finn Wolfhard, actor, mu...
Bullets Meet Chainsaws In Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Game's Chainsaw Man Event
Game also launches PC version
― One of the biggest new mobile games is teaming up with one of the biggest new anime series. Level Infinite's Goddess of Victory: NIKKE smartphone game launched a Chainsaw Man crossover event on Wednesday, which will run from February 22 until March 14. The title is straightforward: "BULLET X CHAINSAW." NIKKE's gameplay combines gacha card collecting with shooter-style ...
Luffy's Long Arms Reach UEFA Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain F.C. fans set up an elaborate One Piece display at Wednesday's match
― One Piece love appears alive and well among European soccer fans. Paris Saint-Germain F.C. fans set up an elaborate One Piece display at Wednesday's UEFA Champions League match. Amusingly, the display even involves Luffy's rubber arm stretching halfway across the stadium, as shown in a video shared by Livedoor ...
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Designs Characters For New Kitsune Udon Anime Ad
Inori Minase, Nobunaga Shimazaki star in sweet fox girl romance
― Nissin Foods' anime ads keep pulling the stops for the anime and manga world's biggest talents. The newest anime ad for the Donbei Kitsune Udon debuted on Thursday, featuring character designs by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Evangelion, Summer Wars). 30-second version: 15-second version: Inori Minase voices the kitsune fox girl, and Nobunaga Sh...
Genshin Impact to Recast Tighnari Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against English Voice Actor Elliot Gindi
Character's existing in-game voice lines will be replaced in future updates
― Genshin Impact announced in a Facebook post on Thursday that Elliot Gindi, the English voice actor for Tighnari, will no longer be voicing the character due to "a breach of contract." The development team is in discussion with the voice recording agency regarding recasting and plans to gradually replace the character's exis...
Ghibli Park to Install Electric Catbuses This Year
The park has allocated a 6.5 billion yen (about US$49 million) budget for 2023
― One of the biggest attractions at the newly opened Ghibli Park are the Catbus displays of My Neighbor Totoro fame (pictured top-right). But the park isn't content with just creating stationary Catbuses—its next step is to implement electric Catbuses that can transport people around the park in an environmentally friendly...
Toei Animation, Sony Recreate 1999 Otaku Room in VR
Now that's a blast from the past!
― What did the typical Japanese otaku's room look like back in 1999? A recent corporate initiative has recreated a stereotypical room in Virtual Reality, although the result may be slightly biased toward Sony tech and Toei Animation properties. Onn'on Studios, a Toei Animation subdivision, launched a virtual space called "Nostalgia 1999" on VRChat last Thursday in co...
CLAMP to Draw Picture Book About Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu
More information about tie-in picture book to be revealed at Hanyu's solo ice show on February 26
― Professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu's solo ice show "Gift" revealed on its website on Monday that the manga creator and artist circle CLAMP (Cardcaptor Sakura, xxxHOLiC) will draw a tie-in picture book under the same name. The website added that Hanyu was searching for ways to express his own stori...
NIJISANJI EN's Vox Akuma Announces Hiatus
VTuber assures "situation is under control" and asks fans to respect his privacy
― The NIJISANJI EN (English) Virtual YouTuber Vox Akuma announced on his Twitter account on Saturday that his streams will be "canceled indefinitely until further notice" after receiving "some bad news from family." In a later tweet, he added that he is safe and that his "situation is under control," but that he still ca...
Voice Actress Haruka Yamazaki Marries Drummer SHiN
Couple both work on THE [email protected] Million Live! Theater Days smartphone game
― Voice actress Haruka Yamazaki and drummer SHiN announced on their Twitter accounts on February 5 that they have gotten married. Yamazaki also posted a video on her YouTube channel showing the couple printing out a marriage registration form at a convenience store, filling out the paperwork, and preparing for their wedding...
School Days Crossover Event Launches in Higurashi Smartphone Game
The two most infamous moe horror series of the 00s finally meet...
― Anime fans of a certain generation will remember School Days and Higurashi: When They Cry for their unique spins on the cute anime girl "moe" aesthetic. Both series were infamous in the mid-2000s for their shock twists and hardcore violence, but it is only now, in the year 2023, that they are finally coming into direct contact. 【イベン...
'Luffy' Crime Ring Suspects Extradited to Japan on Former One Piece Airplane
The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft was coincidentally used in a One Piece collaboration last summer
― Four suspects accused of orchestrating a string of burglaries in at least 14 prefectures in Japan since last year were extradited from the Philippines to Japan last week. At least one of the suspects has been using the alias "Luffy" when organizing the crimes, an apparent reference the aspiring Pirate Kin...
Thorfinn Dub Voice Actor Mike Haimoto Accused of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault
Avery Smithhart (Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul's Prushka, Land of the Lustrous' Cinnabar) claims that he isolated her, made up extravagant stories about his past, and in one instance sexually assaulted her after a party.
― English dub voice actor Mike Haimoto (Vinland Saga, Natsume's Book of Friends, Vermeil in Gold) was accused of domestic abuse and sexual assault by his former girlfriend Ave...
BPO Watchdog Group Divided on Gundam: Witch From Mercury's Appropriateness For 5 p.m. Time Slot
Anime received complaints after violent scene in episode 12
― Although many new anime series typically air late at night, the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury anime aired on Sundays in Japan at 5:00 p.m. While this prime time slot is ideal for appealing to younger viewers—an explicit goal for the producers—it has come with certain expectations about the content. After the anime's 12th episo...
New Super Mario Bros. Film Ad References the Forgotten DiC Show
Once again, Mario and Luigi are failing plumbers in Brooklyn
― DiC's live-action/animated television series The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! from 1989 was initially conceived as part of Nintendo's early promotional push in North America. While it has attained cult status in the United States due to its amusingly out-of-character portrayals of Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda characters, it ...
Sailor Moon Meets High Fashion with These Jimmy Choo Shoes
The Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collection will be on sale starting February 14
― In honor of Sailor Moon's 30th Anniversary, luxury fashion brand Jimmy Choo is coming out with a series of shoes and accessories based on the Sailor Guardians and reimagined by fashion designer Sandra Choi. Sailor Mars' red high heels look exactly like those she wears in the anime. Meanwhile, Sailor Jupiter's platform comb...
This Anime Made Hikaru Utada Cry
Hikaru Utada performed the theme song for this tear-jerker
― A recent tweet from acclaimed Japanese-American singer Hikaru Utada is currently going a bit viral on the anime side of Japanese Twitter. In the tweet, they mention that a recent anime brought them to tears. グーグーーーーゔゔゔゔ😭😭😭😭 (「不滅のあなたへ」にハマった息子が風邪で学校休んでる日に一緒にアニメを観て涙腺崩壊)(私が)— 宇多田ヒカル (@utadahikaru) February 8, 2023 "::sniffle sniffle:: Waaaaaaah...
Variety Report: Chainsaw Man, Bleach Among 2022's Most Pirated Series in the U.S.
Anime titles make up 50% of the most pirated series in the U.S. last year
― A special report by Variety Intelligence Platform and piracy research firm Muso revealed that Chainsaw Man and Bleach are among 2022's most pirated series in the U.S., with Chainsaw Man taking 2nd place and Bleach ranking 6th. In fact, anime titles make up 50% of the most pirated series in the U.S. last year. The top 10 most ...
Genshin Impact Voice Actors Condemn Elliot Gindi Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Gindi has since come out and confirmed some of the allegations while denying others.
― This past Tuesday, a former moderator of Genshin Impact voice actor Elliot Gindi's Twitch and Discord shared a document (warning: explicit content) containing alleged screenshots of Gindi's sexual misconduct with several fans—some of whom were allegedly underage at the time. The document spread like wildfire across...
If Magical Girls Existed 700 Years Ago, Their Wands Might Look Like This
In truth, however, this magical girl wand is a lacquer artwork created by student Karin Okumura.
― Earlier this week, magical girl fans across Japanese Twitter began sharing pictures of an ancient-looking magical girl wand—and it's easy to see why. With motifs of crescent moons, clouds, hearts, and feathers in Buddhist-inspired patterns, it looks like an authentic relic passed down through the ages. ...
This Backpack Turns You into a Walking Gatcha Toy Machine
This “Showy Gatcha” backpack by Takara Tomy A.R.T.S is a similar size and shape to an actual gatcha machine.
― Do you love Gatcha toy machines just a little too much? Then have I got the item for you. This “Showy Gatcha” backpack by Takara Tomy A.R.T.S is a similar size and shape to an actual gatcha machine. While it doesn't actually have a dispenser mechanism, the dispenser wheel turns normally and ...
These Studio Ghibli Vehicle Toys are Truly Magical
Takara Tomy is releasing a line of toy vehicles featuring some of Ghibli's most iconic vehicles
― One awesome feature of Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli movies is all the imaginative detail put into the various vehicles seen throughout the films. So, it's no surprise that Japanese toymaker Takara Tomy is releasing a line of toy vehicles featuring some of the most iconic ones. The “Dream TOMICA Ghibli ...
ONIMAI: I'm Now Your Sister! Production Team Receives Tons of Gifts from Fans
Director Shingo Fujii promised that he and the production staff will eat the food with care.
― Shingo Fujii, the director of the ONIMAI: I'm Now Your Sister! anime, recently posted a tweet showcasing the incredible amount of foodstuffs and other supplies the production staff has received from fans. 予想以上の支援物資、本当にありがとうございました。皆で大切に食べさせて頂きます……！ pic.twitter.com/1tpxX83Y98— 藤井慎吾@おにまい監督中 (@monsuun) January ...
Media Blasters' Founder Reveals Company's Worst-Performing Title
“We really thought that title would have a bit more legs to it. It was from the same guy who did Death Note, but just because it was the same guy doesn't really mean a whole heck of a lot.”
― Over the past month, John Sirabella, the founder of Media Blasters, has released a series of videos on his YouTube channel chronicling his company's history. In a recent video, he addressed one of his most frequ...
Veteran Voice Actor Mamoru Miyano Talks About the Struggles He Faces Finding Work
“I have time to think about why I am still frustrated and what was missing in my performance. That's something I really enjoy about the voice acting profession.”
― Award-winning voice actor Mamoru Miyano appeared on the "A-Studio+" TV program last week and talked about his experiences as a veteran trying to find work in the anime industry. Miyano got his breakout role at the age of 19 in the anime Wo...
Angel Beats! Collab Arrives At Heaven Burns Red Mobile Game on February 10
During the event period, players will be able to pull for collab characters SS [Rain Fire] Yuri Nakamura, SS [Earth Angel] Kanade Tachibana, and S [Pure Cosmos] Miyuki Irie in the gacha.
― The Heaven Burns Red smartphone game will hold an in-game collaboration event with the Angel Beats! anime on February 10. The collaboration event, titled "The Place Where The Cosmos Continues to Bloom," will run fr...
Vintage Evangelion Goods Offered to Support Charity for Anime, Special Effects Culture
Series director Hideaki Anno is an avid special effects fan.
― A variety of vintage and discontinued Evangelion merchandise will be offered for sale at an Evangelion-themed charity event in Chiba, Japan, next week. Titled "Evangelion Gratitude Festival," the charity event will be held in conjunction with the Wonder Festival 2023 (Winter) at Chiba's Makuhari Messe on February 12. The goods offered for...
Now You Too Can Eat Meat That Looks Like It Came Right Out of a Manga!
The Manga Meat Bone is hand-made by the artisans of Seto in Japan's Aichi Prefecture
― We've all seen it in anime and manga before: that giant, cylindrical chunk of meat with a white bone at the center—all but begging you to grab on and dig in. Since it looks so delicious, it's always been a real shame that it's purely fictional—or at least it was until now, anyway. With the Manga Meat Bone, you too...
Overwatch 2 Launches One Punch Man Collab in March
Doomfist learns the power of one punch
― Blizzard Entertainment revealed details for the third season of its Overwatch 2 multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) video game on Monday. The new season includes a collaboration with ONE and Yūsuke Murata's One-Punch Man manga and anime series. The collaboration will begin on March 7 and run until April 6. So far, Blizzard has revealed a Doomfist skin, but ...
Play As Your Favorite NIJISANJI VTubers in Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
Kaida Haru, Hakase Fuyuki, Hoshikawa Sara, Shu Yamino costumes available
― Sega's Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis game launched a crossover with the Virtual YouTuber agency NIJISANJI on Wednesday. Kaida Haru, Hakase Fuyuki, and Hoshikawa Sara of the Japanese branch and Shu Yamino of the English branch are joining the game via obtainable costumes and other in-game appearances. Central City will fe...
WIT Studio Produces 'The Dog & The Boy' Anime Short With AI Generated Backgrounds
Ryōtarō Makihara directed short with rinna AI assistance for backgrounds
― Netflix's Japan YouTube channel began streaming a new anime short titled "The Dog & The Boy" ("Inu to Shōnen") by WIT Studio on Tuesday. The short features AI-generated backgrounds (based on human-created concept art and final touch-ups). Netflix stated that the move is an attempt to alleviate the "lack of manpower in the anim...
My Hero Academia Capsule Prizes Arrive at Kura Sushi USA
Lanyard, acrylic keychains, can badges available through Bikkura Pon Prize System until March 31
― The Kura Sushi USA sushi train restaurant launched My Hero Academia capsule prizes on Wednesday. The prize collection includes a lanyard, acrylic keychains, and can badges featuring characters such as Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, Ochaco Uraraka, and Shoto Todoroki. The prizes are available through th...
Luxury Fashion Brand Loewe Launches Howl's Moving Castle Line
Willing to dish out US$15,850 for a Moving Castle bag?
― The Spanish luxury fashion brand Loewe launched its third and final Studio Ghibli film capsule collection on its website on Thursday. The Howl's Moving Castle collection features shoulder bags, scarves, mini skirts, leather boots, T-shirts, jeans, coats, card holders, and more. The pieces showcase beloved characters like Howl, Sophie, and Calci...
Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Dub Casting Prompts Discussion Over Suletta Role
Suletta is interpreted as being of North African or Middle Eastern descent
― Crunchyroll announced the English dub cast for Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury on Wednesday, but controversy over the Suletta role has reignited discussion over the company's move to in-person dubbing in Texas and representation within the industry. The dub is set to premiere on the streaming service on Sunday wit...
Identity V Launches 2nd Bungo Stray Dogs Crossover
1st crossover event also returns to survival-horror smartphone game until March 1
― The NetEase survival-horror smartphone game Identity V launched its second crossover with the Bungo Stray Dogs anime on Thursday. The event will run until March 1. The event plot is described as follows: Under their leader's direction, the Port Mafia members, who claim the fictional city of Yokohama as their territory...
Hideko Mizuno's Fire! Manga About American Rock Star Reprinted After 23 Years
Influential shōjo manga first serialized in 1969-1971
― Bungeishunjū published a reprint of Hideko Mizuno's classic Fire! manga for the first time in 23 years last Friday. The release is compiled across two volumes, each containing a short story that has never previously been released in tankōbon format: "Pink Floyd" in the first volume and "Keith Jarrett" in the second. At the venerable age of 83, M...
VTuber Komori Met Transfers to 'Vspo!' Agency
VTuber was formerly associated with 774 inc. agency
― The Virtual YouTuber Komori Met transferred from the 774 inc. agency to the Vspo! agency on Wednesday. Vspo! announced on Twitter last Thursday that 774 inc. approached Vspo! about the possibility of a transfer. Vspo! conducted an audition, and the two agencies mutually decided to go through with an official transfer. 774 inc. released a separate ...
Japan Anniversary Association Recognizes January 31 as "Final Fantasy VII Day"
Game first released on January 31, 1997
― The Final Fantasy VII game's English Twitter account announced on Tuesday that the Japan Anniversary Society, an organization that documents days of cultural importance, has officially acknowledged January 31 as "Final Fantasy VII Day." The date commemorates the game's original Japanese release on January 31, 1997. We're delighted to announce “Final Fantasy V...
Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure Orchestral Concert Launches Raffle For Canadian High School Students
Show will take place in Montreal on May 24, May 25; Toronto on June 9, June 10; Vancouver on August 25
― Kashamara Productions launched a raffle for Canadian high school students on its website on Wednesday for the "Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure" live orchestral concert series, which will run in Canada from May through August. The winning student will get a free ticket to a concert showing at Merid...
Criminal Orchestrates String of Burglaries Under Alias "Luffy"
Japan, Philippine authorities will soon be in talks about handover of suspects
― A person or group of persons using the alias "Luffy" is a suspect for orchestrating a string of burglaries in at least 14 prefectures in Japan since last year. The name appears to reference the aspiring Pirate King protagonist of the One Piece anime and manga series. Police have arrested several suspects in each of the s...
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