Anime News

‘The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls Gekijo’ Season 2 to Air in OctoberJul 10, 17 6am
The game app The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls on Sunday released a promotional video confirming that The Idolm@ster Cinderella Gekijo is green-lit for a second season slated to air in October. The series is based on the manga of the same name created by Kuma-Jet and Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Join and Win an Anime Adaptation with IG Port's 'Project Bigship' ContestJul 10, 17 4am
Artists have a chance to get their works recognized as a contest named, “Project BigShip” is revealed on Monday by IG Port, the parent company of animation studios Production I.G, Wit Studio, XEBEC,Signal.

Expectations and Statements Given at the Premiere Screening of "THE REFLECTION's" 1st EpisodeJul 10, 17 2am
The latest superhero-themed anime series, “THE REFLECTION” has just held a premiere screening of its first episode on July 5 at NHK Broadcasting Center in Tokyo and now a report has been released giving details on the cast and staff’s expectations of the series when they made their appearance at the event.

First Chapter Impression: In Another World with My SmartphoneJul 9, 17 2pm
Synopsis
The story tells of a young man named Touya Mochizuki; not much can be said about him but one day he is suddenly struck by lightning. When he awakens rather than being in heaven, he finds himself face to face with Kami himself who apparently has made a mistake and had killed him accidentally.

A Vintage Fantasy Love: Barairo My HoneyJul 9, 17 1pm
Synopsis
Koume is as pretty as a girl can be on the outside, but the moment she opens her mouth, she makes her personality known as shrewd and independent woman who will not take anything from anyone.

First Impression: Isekai Shokudou Jul 9, 17 12pm
Synopsis
In an alleyway of a business district, there stands a small western restaurant by the name of ‘Youshoku no Nekoya’, from Monday to Friday, this restaurant is but a simple place popular amongst business workers and regulars for its delicious food.

Witches and Curses to Watch: Howl's Moving CastleJul 9, 17 12pm
Synopsis
This is the story of a young woman named Sophie Hatter, a simple girl who works in a hat shop with her mother. One day when she heads out to visit her sister at the bakery she ends up in an encounter involving slime men and a handsome wizard and this results in her receiving a visit from the Witch of the Waste and being cursed to an old woman.

More than a Fantasy Tale: Alice to ZourokuJul 9, 17 9am
Synopsis
This the tale of a young girl named Sana and it begins with her attempting to escape a mysterious facility that has been housing other people with what is known as the “Alice’s Dream.” Formed in different ways, this power grants Sana with the ability to create whatever she imagines into reality.

Detective Conan and Real Escape Game Results in Anime SpecialJul 8, 17 12pm
During the month of April, a collaboration was announced between the popular “Real Escape Game” and the long running mystery series, “Detective Conan.” Now that partnership continues as an anime special is announced with a special broadcasting linked to the "Escape from London Metropolitan Police Department" of the “Real Escape Game.

Special Features and Live Event for the "Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! LOVE! ALL STAR!" Blu-ray/DVD are OutJul 8, 17 10am
The release of the Blu-ray/DVD of the “Cute High Defense Club Love.” OVA titled "Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE. LOVE. ALL STAR." is only a month away and Pony Canyon has just released its features with a 10-minute preview posted on Youtube including the special live event where the main cast will be making their appearance at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena in Tokyo on March 18.