Anime News
Virtual Youtuber Kizuna Ai to Release Collab Song with Yasutaka NakataMar 11, 19 11pm
There’s no stopping her rise to the top, as everyone’s favorite virtual Youtuber Kizuna Ai is set to collaborate with none other than renowned music composer/producer Yasutaka Nakata. Nakata is known for being the music producer of Japanese girl group Perfume, as well as model-turned-singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
Netflix Greenlights Anime Adaptation of classic sci-fi manga SprigganMar 11, 19 11pm
More Netflix anime licensing news today.
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Movie Releases New Key VisualMar 11, 19 8am
The sequel film to the hit 2016 animé series has just released a new key visual. Titled Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato, its new visual has Mumei taking centerstage, along with other familiar faces.
Japanese Cast for Netflix’s CG animé remake of Saint Seiya Revealed Mar 11, 19 8am
Last 2017, it was announced that classic animé Saint Seiya will be undergoing a CG remake, in collaboration with Netflix. Just recently, Netflix has announced the Japanese voice cast for their upcoming remake.
New Wotakoi Episode to be Released on March 29Mar 8, 19 8am
Japanese publishing company Ichijinsha has just announced that a new animé episode will be released for Wotakoi (Wotaku ni Koi Wa Muzukashii or Love is Hard for Otaku). The new episode will be shipped on March 29 along with the seventh volume of the manga.
Pokémon Mobile Games Reach $2.5 Billion in EarningsMar 8, 19 8am
According to a report by market analyst Sensor Tower, players of Pokémon’s mobile titles have spent almost $2.5 billion on in-game purchases. Unsurprisingly, Pokémon GO is the biggest contributor to this astounding number, pouring in $2.
Comic Book Creator Brian K. Vaughan to Pen Gundam Live-Action Hollywood AdaptationMar 7, 19 7am
The upcoming Hollywood live-action film for Gundam has just signed on comic book creator Brian K Vaughan to handle the movie’s screenplay, entertainment news website Deadline reports. Vaughan is best known for the Y: The Last Man and Ex Machina comic book series, and has been praised by Wired as “the greatest comic book visionary of the last five years”.
One Piece Set to Overtake Batman’s Sales RecordMar 7, 19 7am
On the release date of One Piece’s 92nd tankobon volume in Japan, it was announced that fantasy-action manga has just put out a whopping 450 million copies worldwide. Of this number, 380 million came from Japan while overseas markets contributed the remaining 70 million.
Godzilla Squares Off With King Ghidorah in New King of Monsters PosterMar 6, 19 9am
The upcoming movie in the Godzilla franchise, Godzilla: King of Monsters has just released new movie posters. The poster shows the King of Monsters himself, Godzilla, squaring off with his arch enemy, the three-headed dragon King Ghidorah.
Digimon Adventure Releases Trailer For Its 20th Anniversary MovieMar 6, 19 9am
The original DigiDestined are set to make a grand comeback. As part of the anime’s 20th anniversary, Digimon Adventure is set to come out with a new film, with the teaser trailer for the upcoming project just released yesterday.