Anime News

Re:ZERO Smartphone Game Slated for September 9 Release in JapanSep 2, 20 4am
A recently-released “game introduction video” for the Re:ZERO smartphone game by Sega has announced that the franchise’s official smartphone game, Re:ZERO - Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu – Lost in Memories, is now set for a September 9 release in Japan.

“Higurashi When They Cry” Smartphone Game to be Released on September 3Sep 1, 20 5am
The official Twitter account of the Higurashi: When They Cry franchise announced this Monday that the official smartphone game for the series will be released in Japan this Thursday, September 3. The game will launch for Android and iOS devices.

Upcoming Yuri Anime “Adachi and Shimamura” Reveals Third Promo Video, New Visual, October 8 PremiereSep 1, 20 5am
The official website of the TV anime adaptation of Hitoma Iruma’s yuri light novel series Adachi and Shimamura has recently revealed the third promo video for the series. Check out the video here.
The video previews opening theme song, Kimi ni Aeta Hi (The Day I Met You) by lead voice actresses Akari Kito and Miku Ito, as well as the ending theme song Kimi no Tonari de (Beside You) by Miku Ito.

More Cast Members Revealed for Film Adaptation of “Bleach” Author’s “Burn the Witch” StorySep 1, 20 5am
Four more cast members were recently revealed for the film adaptation of Tite Kubo’s Burn the Witch one-shot-turned-chaptered manga. They include members of the “Top of the Horns” group:
· Mugihito as Wolfgang Slashhaut
· Chikahiro Kobayashi as Bruno Bangnyfe
· Haruka Shimizu as Sullivan Squire
· Miou Tanaka as Roy B.

“The New Prince of Tennis: Hyotei vs. Rikkai” Gets 2-Part Release Set for February- March 2021Sep 1, 20 5am
What’s with 2000s anime series getting new releases these days. Next up on today’s news on our childhood anime is popular sports anime Prince of Tennis, as the series’ official Twitter account has announced that the new anime project for the series, The New Prince of Tennis: Hyotei vs.

After 9 Years, “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya” Gets a New Light Novel ReleaseSep 1, 20 5am
Some amazing news over the weekend.. A surprise announcement last Sunday revealed that long-dormant franchise (unless you count how active the voice actors are in reminiscing their roles these past months) The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya will be getting a new light novel release.

After COVID-19 Delay, “Irregular at Magic High School” Season 2 Now Set for October 3 PremiereSep 1, 20 4am
Good news to those eagerly waiting for updates on the delayed second season of Irregular at Magic High School. The October issue of Kadokawa’s Monthly Comic Alive magazine revealed last Thursday that the second season of the series is now set for an October 3 premiere.

Teaser Trailer and Theme Song Artists Revealed for TV Anime Adaptation of Korean Manhwa “Noblesse”Sep 1, 20 4am
Promotions are now in full swing for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of smash WEBTOON manhwa hit Noblesse, and this time the anime’s staff has revealed a teaser trailer for the series. Check it out here.

Monster Rancher 2 Game to Also Release for Smartphone Devices in Japan on September 17Aug 28, 20 11am
It was announced on the official Twitter account of the Monster Rancher franchise that the Monster Rancher 2 video game (also known as Monster Farm) will also be ported for smartphone devices. The game will be lanced on September 17 for both iOS and Android devices.

Carlotta Films Releases Trailer for Upcoming Satoshi Kon French Documentary FilmAug 28, 20 11am
Carlotta Films released a trailer on Monday on an upcoming French Documentary centered on the great anime film director Satoshi Kon. The documentary is titled Satoshi Kon: La Machine À Rêves. You may watch the said trailer on Vimeo.