Anime News
KonoSuba Movie Gets An Official Release DateMay 2, 19 12am
It may have been two years since the comedy isekai anime KonoSuba (Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo.or “A blessing to this wonderful world.") ended, but fans are still clamoring for more content (especially for a season 3).
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cast Reunite After a Long TimeMay 1, 19 11pm
For today’s dose of nostalgia: heads up to all Sailor Moon fans, especially those who watched the anime’s memorable live-action adaptation, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. The five actresses who played the Sailor Senshi recently got together, with Sailor Venus actress Ayaka Komatsu uploading their group photo.
Karakai Jozu no Takagi-san Releases New Season 2 Visual, Music Video of Season 1 OP SongMay 1, 19 2am
The official website of (soft) romcom anime Karakai Jozu no Takagi-san has just released a new teaser visual for its second season. It features female lead Takagi-san happily pulling along a koinobori (carp kite), dragging along her favorite person to bully, Nishikata.
First Trailer Released for Sonic the Hedgehog Live-Action Film May 1, 19 12am
In today’s “things that the Internet is expressing collective fright on”: Paramount Pictures has just released a trailer for the much-talked about Sonic the Hedgehog live-action film. I’d describe it to you, but I think it’d be best if you watch it for yourself:
The internet is having a field day on the trailer, pointing out Sonic’s (downright horrifying) human teeth, his gloveless hands (because apparently, he has white hands.
Anime Central 2019 in Illinois to Guest Kiyono Yasuno, Sato Hinata, and More!Apr 30, 19 9am
Good news to anime fans living in the Midwest: Anime Central 2019 will be bringing in lots of big names in the anime world. Most prominent of their guest will be two well-known seiyuus, Kiyono Yasuno and Hinata Sato.
Hello Kitty to Appear in Crayon Shin-chan’s 1st Episode for the Reiwa EraApr 30, 19 8am
Preparations and celebrations for the end of the Heisei Era and the beginning of the Reiwa Era are underway in Japan. On May 1, Crown Prince Naruhito’s Reiwa Era will begin, and along with it are special episodes for some Japanese TV shows.
Japanese Fans Rank the Greatest Anime Composers of the Heisei EraApr 30, 19 7am
Picture this: Eren Jaeger and his fellow Survey Corps on horseback, charging at a mad group of terrifying Titans. He and the others shout out, preparing for battle, then they launch themselves using their maneuver gear.
Sony Sells 96.8 Million PS4 Consoles Worldwide, No PS5 Release Until 2020 Or LaterApr 29, 19 9am
Just last Friday, Sony Interactive Entertainment released its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2019. For the fiscal year 2018, Sony reported that it has shipped a total of 17.
Sadako, Kizuna Ai Make it to Newsweek’s “100 Japanese People the World Respects”Apr 29, 19 8am
Yes, you read the headline right—horror icon Sadako and virtual Youtuber Kizuna Ai have made it into Newsweek Japan’s “100 Japanese People the World Respects” list.
Now it’s not exactly clear how these 100 people were picked, who picked them, or how Sadako’s and Kizuna Ai’s names emerged among all of Japan’s pop culture icons.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Gets Spinoff MangaApr 29, 19 6am
Tired of the intense difficulty from FromSoftware’s latest video game hit. Well then, the video game company is offering an alternative way of enjoying a part of the game’s story. Kadokawa’s Comic Walker magazine has announced that the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice game will be getting a manga spinoff.