Anime News
After the First: Cleanliness Boy AoyamaAug 19, 17 1pm
Synopsis
This is the tale of Aoyama, a soccer player so talented that he has earned a spot on the 16-under team of Japan. But with all his skills for the sport, he has one problem, he is an extreme germaphobe.
Bibury Animation Studio is Newly Launched by Anime Director Tensho Aug 19, 17 12pm
A new animation studio is up and running and its name is Bibury Animation Studio. Named after the town of Bibury in England, the studio was founded by anime director Tensho and currently has an official password locked website opened with a promotional video for the it.
Earning 500 Million at the Box Office is the No Game, No Life Zero FilmAug 19, 17 7am
In its fifth week since its release on July 15, the “No Game, No Life” film has been announced by its official Twitter account to have earned a total of 500 million yen (about US$4.6 million).
The “No Game No Life” film, which is titled, “No Game, No Life: Zero” is the first film of the series and first premiered on July 15.
Kickstarter Goal for Aria the Animation's English Dub is AchievedAug 18, 17 1pm
The official English dub for the “Aria the Animation” series is officially in the works as Nozomi Entertainment announces the success of the Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign in reaching its initial goal of US$110,000 on Thursday.
Art in Magic and Mystery: Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu HitoAug 18, 17 11am
Synopsis
This a tale that takes place before the main tale but is looked back upon during it. Hatori CHise is a young 15--year-old girl who hasn’t had the easiest of lives but then, upon being bought by the sorcerer Elias, she finds herself in a new life as Elias’ apprentice and future wife.
Spin-off Manga on Seven Deadly Sins' Ban and Elaine Ends in SeptemberAug 18, 17 8am
The October issue of Kodansha's Shonen Magazine Edge brings the end of Yō Kogikuji's “Nanatsu no Taizai: Seven Days ~Tōzoku to Seishōjo~” a.k.a “The Seven Deadly Sins: Seven Days ~The Thief and the Holy Girl~” manga.
Planeterium Program for Bonobono Commemorated with Screening EventAug 17, 17 12pm
With the completion of the planetarium program titled, “Bono Bono - Uchū kara Kita Tomodachi” a.k.a. “Bono Bono - The Friend That Came From Space” a commemoration screening event was decided for the program as it released its PV on August 17.
Layers Within: Issho ni Neyou yoAug 17, 17 11am
Synopsis
This is the story of a young runaway girl named Ichiko Usami who ends up being discovered by a masked boy by the riverbed. She is brought to his home where she is introduced to the rest of the colorful residents but trouble haunts her as her mistake looms over her and she cannot get it out of her head upon seeing a child’s sock within the house.
4 Haikyuu! Works to Air on AbemaTV Starting August 19Aug 17, 17 10am
AbemaTV is bringing back volleyball series, “Haikyuu.” to TV screens once more with a special broadcast of not one but four works of the series on August 19. The broadcast will be shown on the internet TV’s “Anime 24” channel and will be starting at midnight.
Creator of ‘Hunter x Hunter’ Draws A 2-Chapter MangaAug 17, 17 12am
Though he went on hiatus way back due to health reasons, Hunter x Hunter creator Yoshihiro Togashi is now back with a new manga project to look out for.
It was announced in the official website of Grand Jump magazine that Togashi along with Hachi Mizuno are currently collaborating in a short two-chapter manga titled Akuten Wars (Bad Weather Wars).