Anime News
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.
Hello Kitty to Star in Her First-Ever Hollywood MovieMar 6, 19 7am
The Japanese pop culture phenomenon is getting the Hollywood treatment, as Sanrio has just announced today its partnership with New Line Cinema and Flynn Picture Co. This collaboration is set to produce an English-language film for its beloved cat, a first in the character’s 45-year history.
Miyuki Sawashiro Joins Fruits Basket’s Stellar Japanese Cast, April 5 Premiere SetMar 5, 19 9am
Another well-known seiyuu joins the ranks of the new voice cast for Fruits Basket. The seventh issue of Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume magazine for this year announced that famous voice actress Miyuki Sawashiro is set to voice Kyoko Honda, the mother of lead character Tohru.
‘Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles’ Live-Action Returns in a Special Episode!Mar 5, 19 2am
To those who missed the ramen-eating adventures of Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles, the live-action series will be return in a new live-action special titled Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san 2019 Haru SP (Ms.
‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Earns US$100 Million in China’s Box OfficeMar 5, 19 2am
The Hollywood movie Alita: Battle Angel has conquered the Chinese box office earning more than US$100 million as of its second weekend of screening. On its first week, it earned around US$62.3 million.
FUNimation Announces US Cities that Will Screen 1st Two Episodes of Fruits Basket RebootMar 4, 19 8am
Good news to US fans who are eagerly waiting for updates on the exclusive US screenings of the 1st two episodes of Furuba: FUNimation has announced the cities where the screenings will be held. Check out the complete list below:
Arizona
• Tempe City – Tempre Marketplace 16
• Tucson – The Loft Cinema 3
California
• Bakersfield - Reading Valley Plaza Stadium 16
• Berkeley - Shattuck Cinemas 10
• Beverly Hills - Music Hall
• Cerritos - Harkins Cerritos 16
• Fresno - Maya Campus Pointe 16
• Mountain View - Century Cinema 16 - Mtn View
• North Hollywood - Laemmle NoHo 7
• Sacramento - Century Arden 14 + XD
• Sacramento - Tower Theatre
• San Diego - Angelika Film Center Carmel
• San Francisco- Roxie
• Santa Ana - Frida Cinema
Colorado
• Denver - Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake 8
• Littleton - Alamo Drafthouse Little 7
District of Columbia
• Washington – E.
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization to be Released in Nintendo Switch this May Mar 4, 19 6am
Bandai Namco Entertainment has just confirmed the Western release date for the Switch port of Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization. According to their official press release, the game will be released to the West on May 24, just almost a month after its April 25 release in Japan.
‘Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru’ Manga Series to End in AprilMar 3, 19 11pm
It was revealed during the 28th chapter of the Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru manga that the last chapter will be released on April 4. This was revealed in the Shonen Jump+ website on Thursday.
The manga is created by Saru Hashino and released in December 2016.
Yoko Taro, ‘NieR: Automata’ Director to Become Virtual Youtuber This MonthMar 3, 19 11pm
The director of the hit video game NieR: Automata Yoko Taro will now become a virtual YouTuber this month. This was announced during the game’s official livestream that happened last February 20.
Yoko Taro is notable for wearing an Emil mask (based from the Nier game) whenever is invited for guest appearances.