Anime News
After COVID-19 Delay, “Happy-Go-Lucky Days” Anime Film to Premiere on October 23Aug 20, 20 4am
The official website of the anime film adaptation of Takako Shimura’s Happy-Go-Lucky Days (Dounika Naru Hibi) has announced that the film’s new opening date is now set for October 23. The film was supposed to open on May 8, but was delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Crunchyroll Reveals Trailer, Cast, Staff, October Debut of Anime Adaptation of Korean Manhwa “Noblesse”Aug 18, 20 4am
Crunchyroll is on a, well, roll, as they announce the adaptation of another Korean manhwa. This time, it’s the popular WEBTOON manhwa series Noblesse, by Jeho Son and Kwangsu Lee.
Just last Thursday, Crunchyroll revealed the trailer for the TV anime adaptation, which you can watch here.
Promo Video Released for Studio MAPPA’s Gymnastics-Themed Original TV Anime Series “Taiso Samurai”Aug 18, 20 4am
More sports anime coming our way, as now we get one that’s centered around gymnastics. Studio MAPPA, the animation studio behind Zombieland Saga and another original sports TV anime Yuri... on ICE, is now promoting the upcoming premiere of their newest original sports TV anime: Taiso Samurai.
Shueisha Suspends Sales of All “act-age” Manga Volumes, Merchandise After Author’s Arrest Aug 18, 20 4am
Publisher Shueisha has officially announced via the Shonen Jump website that they are implementing an “indefinite suspension” on sales of all volumes of Tatsuya Matsuki and Shiro Usazaki’s act-age manga series.
New Promo Video for Live-Action “Yowamushi Pedal” Film Previews Opening SequenceAug 17, 20 6am
A new promo video has been revealed for the live-action Yowamushi Pedal film, which is now showing in Japanese theaters. The video previews the movie’s theme song, Key of Heart by all-male idol group King & Prince.
Promo Video Revealed for “Higurashi When They Cry” Smartphone GameAug 17, 20 5am
A promotional video for the Higurashi no Naku koro ni Mei, the smartphone game for the Higurashi When They Cry franchise, was revealed last Friday. The promo video features a preview of the game’s theme song, Frustration, performed by Ayane.
After Delay, New “Free!” Anime Movie Now Set for 2021 PremiereAug 17, 20 5am
2021 appears to be the big comeback year of Kyoto Animation, as one of its most popular franchises will finally be back on the big screen. The official website of swimming-themed anime franchise Free.
Theme Song Title & Artists, October 2 Premiere Revealed for 2nd Half of “Haikyu!” Season 4Aug 17, 20 5am
The manga may have ended, but the TV anime series still isn’t over yet. The official Twitter account of the ultra-popular volleyball TV anime has just revealed that the second half of season 4—officially titled Haikyu.
Sentai Filmworks Get Digital License Rights to ‘Wicked City’ AnimeAug 14, 20 8am
Sentai Filmworks recently announced this week that they have acquired digital rights to the Wicked City anime for the following regions: United States, Canada, and Mexico. The film is only available for release in “select digital outlets’.
2020 Plans for ‘Dragon Ball FighterZ’ to be Revealed via Livestream Event on August 16Aug 14, 20 4am
Bandai Namco announced on Thursday that there will be a livestreaming showcase featuring their popular fighting game Dragon Ball FighterZ on August 16. The streaming will be happening on the popular streaming platform Twitch.
