Anime News

A new teaser video was released on Monday on the official website of Kimi no Suizo o Tabetai (Let Me Eat Your Pancreas or I Want to Eat Your Pancreas) anime film. This is an animated film adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Yoru Sumino.

Synopsis Set in a world where there exist beings who are no more than a few inches high, this story takes focus on two roommates named Hakumei and Mikochi. Take a look at their lives as they go through different daily adventures from riding bugs to having leaves for umbrellas, all the while, meeting new people and learning their stories.

Synopsis Kawai Karen has finally achieved her dream of becoming a nursery teacher. However, with her having an “evil-looking” face, she has more children crying rather than smiling. On the other hand, Hosaka Taihei, while rather serious, is highly popular with the children.

The upcoming trilogy of 3DCG animated films, “Neko Kikaku” a.k.a. “Cat Project” now has full cast/character details released. It was on March 14 that the anime project was first announced by the digital content and 3DCG animation company Speed Inc.

New details have been revealed for the upcoming anime adaptation of the “Jashin-chan Dropkick” a.k.a. “Dropkick on My Devil.” manga. Released on the official Twitter account of the series, the post confirmed the anime’s premiere date and ending theme song performer.

Synopsis Hisone Amakusa is an innocent and straightforward girl who struggles with the fact that she sometimes hurts people unintentionally by her innocent words. She decides, in order to distance herself from people, to join the Air Self-Defense Force.

Synopsis The story begins in the aftermath of 12-year-old Oriko Seki losing her parents to a car accident and ending up under the care of her grandmother in her Onsen, “Haru no Ya." Upon moving in, however, she encounters the inn ghost Uribou.

Synopsis Koyuki is a 16-year-old girl who for the sake of their families, is married off to 36-year-old Shin. Despite the large age gap, both are highly inexperienced in love. What’s more under the demand of Koyuki’s father, Shin agrees to not to be physically involved with Koyuki until she is 20.

Coming this October is the anime adaptation of historical fantasy light novel series “Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc to Renkin no Kishi” a.k.a. "Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc and the Alchemy Knights". Featuring an alternative version of the life of Joan of Arc in France during the Hundred Years' War in 15th century France, cast and staff details have already been confirmed.

“Love is Like a Cocktail” makes a return as a 14th episode is announced by the series’ staff at a talk presentation held at the Machi Asobi event. At the event, Arisa Nakata, the voice behind supporting character Koharu Sakurai stated her hopes for a second season and encourages fans for their support.