2-part film project opens on May 26, June 23― The official website for Gekijōban Collar×Malice Deep Cover, the two-part theatrical anime adaptation of Idea Factory's Otomate brand's Collar x Malice game, bgan streaming a teaser trailer for the films on Monday. The site also revealed a second key visual. The video previews Kizu's theme song "Ningen×Shikkaku" (No Longer×Human). Kizu will also perform ...
Kadokawa revealed a new visual and the title for the second season of the television anime of Zappon and Yasumo's Banished From the Heroes' Party (Shin no Nakama janai to Yūsha no Party o Oidasareta node, Henkyō de Slow Life Suru Koto ni Shimashita) light novel series on Monday. The second season's title is Shin no Nakama janai to Yūsha no Party o Oidasareta node, Henkyō de Slow Life Suru Koto ni ...
Toei Animation, Naver Webtoons subsidiary Studio N adapt Giun Ryu, Mun Jeong Hoo's action comic― Toei Animation and Naver Webtoons' subsidiary Studio N (live-action Sweet Home, Yumi's Cells) announced on Monday that they are producing a Japanese-South Korean animated adaptation of Giun Ryu and Mun Jeong Hoo's Gosu webtoon comic. Line Webtoon publishes the comic in English, and it describes the story...
Film ranks at #4 on opening day with projected opening weekend earnings of US$5 million― Sony Pictures revealed on Saturday that Makoto Shinkai's Suzume (Suzume no Tojimari) film earned US$2,150,000 at the U.S. box office on Friday in 2,170 locations including IMAX and other premium large formats. Sony is projecting the film will earn US$5 million in its opening weekend. According to Box Office Mojo...
Video highlights lead actor Mackenyu's choreography― Industry news source Natalie began streaming a behind-the-scenes video on Monday of Knights of the Zodiac, the live-action film of Masami Kurumada's Saint Seiya manga. The video shows the filming of some of the film's action scenes, highlighting lead actor Mackenyu's choreography. The film will begin screening in the U.S. on May 12. The film will ...
The votes are tallied, the stuffed ballots are thrown out, and the results are in! Check to see if your favorite anime made the cut!―
This season's Preview Guide has mostly wrapped up. It'll be back later this week for Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts. There were a lot of big sequels premiering this season. Check to see if your favs make the cut. For the curious, the most requested series ...
Sadao Yamanaka is no household name, but his impact on Japanese cinema is profound. Rintaro returned to the director's chair after a decade to share his love for Yamanaka's legacy.―
Sadao Yamanaka is no household name, but his impact on Japanese cinema is profound. Although he died at the age of just 28 in Manchuria after his conscription to war by the Japanese military in 1938, his short life saw ...
The acclaimed anime director discusses the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake on his latest work and what sort of stories he's considering for the future.―
Director Makoto Shinkai made a public appearance at the BFI Southbank on March 1, appearing in a Q&A after a screening of his newest film, Suzume. His films have grown funnier over the years, and so has he. Speaking to the BFI's lead prog...
Fans are thirsty for Ganon, we get a better look at Final Fantasy XVI, and Resident Evil 4 Remake sneaks in some microtransactions.― Great to see you back, guys! I was delighted last week with the reactions to the Breath of Fire discussion! There were a lot more fans of Dragon Quarter than I expected to see. Remember, I'm always open to discussing matters you want to bring to my attention! I can't p...
Finally in theaters in the U.S., this beautifully animated film is emotionally resonate and adeptly scored. Suzume's primary flaw is it feels too similar to Shinkai's previous works, your name. and Weathering With You.― When it comes down to it, Suzume no Tojimari is the story of a girl on a literal journey to overcome her deeply seated trauma—a trauma she shares with a sizable portion of Japan. Suz...
We went to Hita City to see how Attack on Titan has revitalized its creator's hometown.― Years ago, when Attack on Titan manga creator Hajime Isayama was visiting his hometown of Hita City in Japan's Oita prefecture, he noticed many businesses had been shuttered and realized his hometown wasn't doing so well. He decided he "wanted to give something back to this town in which [he] came up with the i...
As a treat for ANN readers, YEN PRESS is giving away one copy of Oshi No Ko Vol. 1 each to 3 lucky winners.― As a treat for ANN readers, YEN PRESS is giving away one copy of Oshi No Ko Vol. 1 each to 3 lucky winners. For over 15 years, Yen Press has published some of the greatest works of manga, manhwa, light novels, and original graphic novels. Now, we're excited to showcase that talent of this ma...