Anime News
Popular Japanese Mascot Chiitan is Getting Its Own Anime Series!Feb 1, 19 7am
The popular Japanese otter mascot Chiitan is not only conquering social media due to the character’s crazy antics, it is also getting their own anime series soon.
The official website of Kinder TV (TV Tokyo’s children programming block) revealed on Friday that a Chiitan anime will be aired in the said channel block on April 3.
Final Fantasy’s Adorable Chocobos Get Their Own Game in Facebook MessengerFeb 1, 19 6am
News Writer: Raven
Yes, you read that right. Chocobos—the iconic and lovable birds from the Final Fantasy franchise—are having their own racing game in Facebook messenger.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius EXVIUS Chocobo Run.
Nintendo to Release a New Dr. Mario Game for SmartphonesFeb 1, 19 6am
News Writer: Raven
A new smartphone game for Dr. Mario is set for a summer 2019 release.
Dr. Mario World, a new iteration of the Dr. Mario game series, is coming to iOS and Android devices this year.
Nintendo Might be Offering a Smaller Switch Console This YearFeb 1, 19 5am
To those who are still planning to get their own Nintendo Switch and hoping for a more compact one, you’re in luck as the Japanese financial newspaper Nikkei reports on Friday that the company plans to release a smaller version of the Switch this year.
Which Animé Theme Song Best Encompass the Last 30 Years?Jan 31, 19 9am
News Writer: Raven
In just a few months, Emperor Akihito will be abdicating from the Chrysanthemum throne, the first in over two centuries. His abdication and the ascension of his son Crown Prince Naruhito to the throne would then signal the end of the Heisei era, the name given to Emperor Akihito’s reign.
New ‘Kingdom Hearts III’ Commercial Announces Game Launch Jan 30, 19 10pm
The highly anticipated game Kingdom Hearts III is officially released in the West yesterday, January 29.
The official YouTube channel of PlayStation uploaded a launch commercial for the game’s release on Tuesday.
‘Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie Over the Rainbow’ Anime Film Sold Over 500,000 TicketsJan 30, 19 9pm
Our girls from Love Live. Sunshine.. has truly dominated the Japanese box office as its latest anime film Love Live. Sunshine.. The School Idol Movie Over the Rainbow has sold more than 500,000 tickets since its premiere in Japan on January 4.
1st Made in Abyss Compilation Movie to Screen in US TheatersJan 30, 19 9pm
News Writer: Raven
Good news, Made in Abyss fans in the US. The first in the highly-acclaimed anime’s two-part compilation film, Journey's Dawn, is getting a US release.
Sentai Filmworks and Kadokawa, in partnership with Fathom Events will be screening Journey's Dawn in US theaters on March 20 and 25.
2nd English-Subtitled Trailer for ‘Fate/stay night Heaven’s Feel II. lost butterfly’ ReleasedJan 30, 19 1am
A new English-subtitled trailer for the second film of the Fate/stay night Heaven’s Feel trilogy titled Fate/stay night: Heaven Feel II. lost butterfly is released by Fathom Events on Tuesday. The uploaded trailer features the movie’s theme song “I beg you” performed by Aimer.
‘A Silent Voice’ Gets North America BD/DVD Release on April 2Jan 30, 19 1am
It was announced on Tuesday by Eleven Arts and Shout. Factory that the popular anime film A Silent Voice is confirmed to have a Blu-ray and DVD release for North America on April 2. You can purchase either the BD/DVD combo pack, digital, or on DVD.