Anime News

For Two Consecutive Weeks, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Tops the Japanese Video Game Ranking ChartsAug 21, 20 6am

Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to dominate the recent Japanese Video Game rankings not once, but for two consecutive weeks. Second place in the ranks for two consecutive weeks is Ring Fit Adventure.

New Trailer for “Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear” Reveals More Cast, Ending Song, October 7 PremiereAug 20, 20 4am

The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Kumanano and 029’s Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear light novel series has unveiled a new trailer which reveals more cast members and staff. The new promo video also revealed the series’ October 7 premiere as well as gave a preview of the ending theme song.

Sailor Moon Eternal Film Reveals Voice Cast for the Amazoness QuartetAug 20, 20 4am

The official Sailor Moon website has officially announced the voice cast for the Amazoness Quartet in the upcoming two-part film Sailor Moon Eternal. They are: From left to right of above image: · Yuko Hara as Junjun · Reina Ueda as CereCere · Sumire Morohoshi as PallaPalla · Rie Takahashi as VesVes The cast for the Amazon Trio have been revealed in an earlier announcement.

After COVID-19 Delay, “Happy-Go-Lucky Days” Anime Film to Premiere on October 23Aug 20, 20 4am

The official website of the anime film adaptation of Takako Shimura’s Happy-Go-Lucky Days (Dounika Naru Hibi) has announced that the film’s new opening date is now set for October 23. The film was supposed to open on May 8, but was delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Crunchyroll Reveals Trailer, Cast, Staff, October Debut of Anime Adaptation of Korean Manhwa “Noblesse”Aug 18, 20 4am

Crunchyroll is on a, well, roll, as they announce the adaptation of another Korean manhwa. This time, it’s the popular WEBTOON manhwa series Noblesse, by Jeho Son and Kwangsu Lee. Just last Thursday, Crunchyroll revealed the trailer for the TV anime adaptation, which you can watch here.

Promo Video Released for Studio MAPPA’s Gymnastics-Themed Original TV Anime Series “Taiso Samurai”Aug 18, 20 4am

More sports anime coming our way, as now we get one that’s centered around gymnastics. Studio MAPPA, the animation studio behind Zombieland Saga and another original sports TV anime Yuri... on ICE, is now promoting the upcoming premiere of their newest original sports TV anime: Taiso Samurai.

Shueisha Suspends Sales of All “act-age” Manga Volumes, Merchandise After Author’s Arrest Aug 18, 20 4am

Publisher Shueisha has officially announced via the Shonen Jump website that they are implementing an “indefinite suspension” on sales of all volumes of Tatsuya Matsuki and Shiro Usazaki’s act-age manga series.

New Promo Video for Live-Action “Yowamushi Pedal” Film Previews Opening SequenceAug 17, 20 6am

A new promo video has been revealed for the live-action Yowamushi Pedal film, which is now showing in Japanese theaters. The video previews the movie’s theme song, Key of Heart by all-male idol group King & Prince.

Promo Video Revealed for “Higurashi When They Cry” Smartphone GameAug 17, 20 5am

A promotional video for the Higurashi no Naku koro ni Mei, the smartphone game for the Higurashi When They Cry franchise, was revealed last Friday. The promo video features a preview of the game’s theme song, Frustration, performed by Ayane.

After Delay, New “Free!” Anime Movie Now Set for 2021 PremiereAug 17, 20 5am

2021 appears to be the big comeback year of Kyoto Animation, as one of its most popular franchises will finally be back on the big screen. The official website of swimming-themed anime franchise Free.