Anime News
Johnny Kitagawa, Founder of Boyband Empire Johnny & Associates, Dies at 87Jul 10, 19 7am
Japanese entertainment mogul Johnny Kitagawa, founder of the influential entertainment company Johnny & Associates, has passed away this Tuesday 5 PM in a Tokyo hospital due to a stroke. He was 87 years old.
New Trailer Released for the Digimon 20th Anniversary MovieJul 9, 19 7am
Take out some tissues, friends, and prepare for all the feels: the official title, teaser images and trailer were just revealed for the upcoming Digimon 20th anniversary film.
IDOLiSH7 Returns for a Second Season in 2020Jul 9, 19 7am
A good day to everyone especially to fans of the handsome boys of IDOLiSH7—your best boys are set to return for a second season. This good news was announced during the ”IDOLiSH7 2nd Live ‘Reunion’” concert held this weekend at the Saitama MetLife Dome.
Visual & Premiere Date Released for New “My Hero Academia” Film, Manga Author Says It Will Be The Last FilmJul 8, 19 8am
The recently-concluded Hero Fes in Japan has some good and bad news for fans of hit superhero series My Hero Academia. Let’s get to the good news first: the title for the next movie has been announced.
Carole & Tuesday Set for a Worldwide Netflix Release on August 30Jul 8, 19 7am
We have some more fresh news right off the just-concluded Anime Expo in Los Angeles: musical anime Carole & Tuesday is set to finally debut worldwide via Netflix on August 30. This news was announced during Fuji TV’s +Ultra panel at Anime Expo last Saturday.
Funimation Announces US Screenings for “Love Live! Sunshine!! School Idol Movie Over the Rainbow”Jul 5, 19 6am
American distributor Funimation announced at their Anime Expo panel this Thursday that they will be holding US screenings for idol anime movie Love Live. Sunshine.. School Idol Movie Over the Rainbow.
Akira to Get An Anime Adaptation From Sunrise, 1988 Film to be Released in 4K RemasterJul 5, 19 6am
Fresh news off the Anime Expo 2019, where Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo was a special guest: the Akira manga is set to receive an anime adaptation from studio Sunrise. This was confirmed by Sunrise’s president and CEO Makoto Asanuma, who was present at the panel as well.
Carole & Tuesday Gets New Theme Songs Written by Cornelius & LidoJul 4, 19 7am
So I have just finished tearing up over the 12th episode of musical anime Carole & Tuesday, and while (SPOILER ALERT) our favorite duo lost Mars’ Brightest by default, they still get to debut. And our other favorite girl Angela won the contest (by default).
Fruits Basket Season 1 to Have 25 Episodes, New Cast & Theme Song Artists RevealedJul 4, 19 7am
The official website for the 2019 remake of Fruits Basket recently revealed new information about the currently running anime series. First, the announcement stated that the series’ 1st season is slated for 25 episodes.
Yakuza 6 Actor Gets Suspended Due to Alleged Link to Organized CrimeJul 3, 19 8am
In today’s edition of life imitates art: talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo Co. has just suspended Yakuza 6 actor Hiroyuki Miyasako. Miyasako, who is also a well-known comedian, is part of the cast of Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, where he plays Tsuyoshi Nagamo, captain of the Hirose Family of Onomichi.
