Anime News

Blu-rays & DVDs of “D.Gray-man Hollow” anime cancelledMar 1, 17 3pm
The release of the Japanese blu-rays & DVDs of D.Gray-man Hollow television anime has been cancelled. In its official website, the production announced that it has called off the release due to “various circumstances,” without detailing the specifics.

Yen Press releases chapter one of ‘Napping Princess’ mangaFeb 28, 17 5pm
Yen press announced that it will publish Napping Princess: The Story of the Unknown Me manga simultaneously with Japan. It’s first chapter is now available, while the second chapter will be released on March 10.

One Man Production Horror Anime Film Set for 2018Feb 28, 17 11am
A one man production to be entitled “Aragne no Mushikago” a.ka. “Aragne Insect Cage” is set to be released in the following year, 2018. Set in an apartment where spirits are known to roam free, the film tells the story of 18-year-old college student Rin.

LiSA Tops iTunes J-Pop Charts with ‘Sword Art Online’ Movie ThemeFeb 27, 17 3am
Two weeks ago, Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale online film premiered in Japan and some selected countries in Asia (Philippines, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Vietnam. Aside from the movie hype, the theme song being used in the film also got hype in the iTunes J-Pop charts.

Marriage Counseling Office Toracon Opens for Anime Fans in Akihabara Feb 26, 17 12pm
The topic of romance is a complex topic for many and in terms of relationships, many would say it is a challenge, even those who have immersed themselves I the world of anime and manga have their own relationship troubles in reality.

Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack of One Punch Man is to also have SIx OVAsFeb 26, 17 11am
While fans wait for a second season to come for the action series that is “One Punch Man” there is something else that they can look towards in their anticipation. On Wednesday, Viz Media made an announcement that alongside with the release of the Blu-ray Disc of the anime series, the company will also be releasing six original-video-anime (OVAs) and it is to be part of the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack.

“Shōnen Ashibe GO! GO! Goma-chan" Continues on April 4 with a Second SeasonFeb 26, 17 7am
The adventures of the white seal Goma-chan and their owner, schoolboy Ashibe Ashiya, created by Hiromi Morishita, first published in 1988 with one manga sequel and three anime series, the latest having premiered in April 2016 is set to continue this year with a second season.

Be Environmentally Aware with the Moe Characters of the "Cool Choice" CampaignFeb 26, 17 2am
The anime and manga community are no stranger in being the face for various promotional purposes from different companies and franchises. This time however, the government takes a hand with the promotional ability of anime with the introduction of two “moe” school girl characters to bring awareness over environmental issues to the youth that have found to be either ignorant and/or uninterested in the topic.

Be Environmentally Aware with the Moe Characters of the "Cool Choice" CampaignFeb 26, 17 2am
The anime and manga community are no stranger in being the face for various promotional purposes from different companies and franchises. This time however, the government takes a hand with the promotional ability of anime with the introduction of two “moe” school girl characters to bring awareness over environmental issues to the youth that have found to be either ignorant and/or uninterested in the topic.

Pokemon Day This February 27!Feb 25, 17 11pm
February 27 is Pokemon Day-- the first Pokemon games, Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue were released in Japan. Ever since, the games have expanded to a lot of sequels, spin-offs, and even other adaptations from anime to manga.