Anime News
In a Franchise First, Newest Love Live! Group Nijigasaki Academy School Idol Club Adds New Official MemberAug 4, 20 5am
The Nijigasaki Academy School Idol Club appears to be deviating more and more from the traditional Love Live. formula: not only is their art style different from previous generations (see here for reference), it also appears that they’ll be having more members as well.
New Trailer Previews Theme Song of Anime Film “Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare” by BUMP OF CHICKENAug 4, 20 4am
It’s all shoujo manga and high school-loves feels in the newest trailer for the anime film adaptation of Io Sakisaka’s manga series Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare (Love Me, Love Me Not). Adding to the shoujo feels of the trailer is the theme song Gravity by band BUMP OF CHICKEN.
Shonen Jump Teases that One Piece is Entering its “Upcoming Final Arc” Aug 3, 20 6am
It really seems like the end is indeed near for the long-running and well-loved manga series One Piece, as Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine teased this Monday that the series is now “headed toward the upcoming final arc”.
Anime Short About Platelets to be Shown Alongside Theatrical Screenings of “Cells at Work!” FilmAug 3, 20 5am
While they’re not really getting their own movie per se, we will get to see a dedicated anime short for our favorite Platelets. The official website of the Cells at Work film has announced that a special animated short featuring the adorable Platelets will be running alongside the theatrical screenings of the film.
“Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train” Reveals New Full Trailer, Theme Song by LiSAAug 3, 20 5am
Get ready to be hyped for the upcoming Demon Slayer movie, as a new full trailer for Kimetsu no Yaiba— The Movie: Mugen Train (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen) has been released this Sunday. Not only does it preview exciting scenes from the movie, it also previews the film’s theme song.
New Visual and October 2 Premiere Revealed for “TONIKAWA: Over the Moon For You”Aug 3, 20 4am
A new visual was recently unveiled for the upcoming newlywed-themed anime series TONIKAWA: Over the Moon For You, the TV anime series adaptation of Kenjiro Hata’s 2018 manga series Fly Me to the Moon (Tonikaku Kawaii or literally, Generally Cute).
Goro Miyazaki is in Full Confidence on the Success of ‘Earwig and the Witch’ CG FilmJul 31, 20 12pm
The son of the great Hayao Miyazaki, Goro Miyazaki made a statement in a press conference this week that he is confident on the success of Studio Ghibli’s upcoming CG film, Earwig and the Witch. He said that the movie will be “a work I want everyone to see right now" and said that that movie is mostly animated by young staff in the studio.
A Florida Congressman Warns Citizens About “Internet Anime Porn” Like ‘Dragon Ball Z’ Jul 31, 20 12pm
Recently, the Florida congressional candidate KW Miller posted in his Twitter account expressing his concern over the “great deal of anime porn” that is currently existing on the Internet. Miller is an Independent party candidate for the state’s 18th district.
Dance Video of “Kaguya-sama”’s Chika Fujiwara Reaches 20 Million Views!Jul 29, 20 5am
Besides the endless battle of feelings between geniuses Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya, another big attraction to the series is the lovable (cheater) student council secretary, Chika Fujiwara. And as a testament to fan love for her, the official Aniplex upload of her popular song and dance number has already reached 20 million views.
Demon Slayer Song “Gurenge” Makes LiSA First Female Japanese Artist to Get 1 Million Song DownloadsJul 29, 20 4am
2019’s ultimate anime bop Gurenge, the opening theme song to the highly-popular anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, still appears to reign supreme this 2020. Oricon, Japan’s official music chart has announced last weekend that LiSA’s Gurenge just hit one million song downloads.
