Anime News

Premiere of Film for Boys-Love Anime “given” Postponed Due to Spread of COVID-19 in JapanApr 13, 20 10am

Sad news for all those looking forward to the release of given: the official website of the popular boys-love series has announced that the release of the series’ anime film adaptation has been put on hold indefinitely.

‘Demon Slayer’ Slays the U.S. Monthly Bookscan March List Ranking at #2! Apr 10, 20 1pm

The hype of Demon Slayer is still going strong as the 11th volume of the manga has reached #2 on NPD BookScan’s Top 20 adult graphic novel list for the previous month. The BookScan rankings (which covers about 85% of the U.

Visual Novel ‘CLANNAD’ will have a Physical Release in the West Apr 10, 20 1pm

It was announced in the official Twitter account of Limited Run Games recently that it will be shipping a physical release of the Nintendo Switch version of the visual novel CLANNAD. The company also confirmed that they will be releasing a collection edition which contains an arrange album, the game, and a visual guidebook.

Third Time in a Row, ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ is Still #1 in Japan’s Video Game Rankings! Apr 10, 20 12pm

There is absolutely no stopping the hype of Animal Crossing: New Horizons as it continues to dominate last week’s video game rankings for the third week in a row. Last week, it has sold 423,357 copies of Japan alone which makes its total sold copies to 3,031,784.

BEASTARS Live-Action Stage Play is Cancelled due to COVID-19 ConcernsApr 9, 20 1pm

To those who booked their travels to Japan and looking forward to the live-action stage play adaptation of the popular BEASTARS anime, we are sad to bring you this announcement that the play has been cancelled.

Shipments for Nintendo Switch in Japan are Only Limited for Pre-Orders This Week Apr 9, 20 1pm

Those who are looking forward to order a Nintendo Switch in Japan, sad to say that you might not be getting it this week. Nintendo recently announced on Tuesday that will not be shipping Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch lite units in Japan this week.

What to Do When The Guest at a Convention Can’t Make ItApr 9, 20 1pm

We have seen these happen at times and these are some things that are just far beyond the control of the organizers. Finally, we are back in our convention guide and feature series where we share some tips, how to’s, not to’s, and more in the world of cosplay conventions.

Theatrical Opening of “Violet Evergarden” Movie Postponed Due to COVID-19 Apr 8, 20 1pm

A new delay has just been announced for the much-awaited Violet Evergarden film: this Monday, Kyoto Animation has announced that they will be postponing the release of the said movie due to concerns brought about by COVID-19.

“Domestic Girlfriend” Manga Set to End with Volume 28Apr 8, 20 12pm

Sad news for fans of shounen manga series Domestic na Kanojo (Domestic Girlfriend): Kodansha’s Weekly Shounen Magazine has announced that the controversial (ecchi) manga series by Kei Sasuga is set to end with volume 28, which will be released on August 17 this year.

New Celebratory Visual Released for 5th Anniversary of “Sound! Euphonium” SeriesApr 8, 20 11am

There may be a lot of depressing news around what with COVID-19, but here we have some good celebratory news that could cheer us up some: today is April 8, and for anime and most especially Kyoto Animation fans, today is a memorable day.