Anime News
Universal Studios Japan and Disney Theme Parks in Japan to Close Until Mid-MarchFeb 29, 20 6am
Universal Studios Japan announced on Friday that they will be temporary closed from February 29 until Mid-March. The reason for this is due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak in Japan. This was implemented as a way to curb the spread of the virus.
AnimeJapan 2020 is Cancelled Due to Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19)Feb 27, 20 8pm
To those who are planning to go to AnimeJapan 2020 next month, there is some bad news. The organizers have officially announced that the convention is canceled due to the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak. The Japanese government is currently on high alert to prevent the virus from spreading which includes closing all schools until April to stop the spread.
Launch Trailer Revealed for “One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows” Action-Fighting GameFeb 27, 20 6am
A launch trailer for the upcoming video game based on ONE and Yusuke Murata’s One Punch Man webcomic series has just been released this week. Entitled One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows, the game is a three-on-three action-fighting game.
April 3 Premiere Announced for New “Sakura Wars” AnimeFeb 27, 20 6am
The official website of the Shin Sakura Taisen the Animation has announced this Thursday that the new Sakura Wars anime series will premiere this April 3.
Accompanying this announcement is a preview of the series’ OP and ED songs and videos.
New English Dub Revealed for Classic Film “Tokyo Godfathers”, 4K Restored-Version Set to Screen in US Feb 27, 20 5am
American distributor GKIDS has recently revealed an all-new English dub for the Satoshi Kon classic Tokyo Godfathers. Check out the trailer here.
Third and Final “Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel” Film Set for a Los Angeles PremiereFeb 27, 20 5am
Get ready US fans. Aniplex of America has just announced that the third and final installment in the Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel film trilogy is heading to the North America—specifically, Los Angeles.
Australian Senator Highlights Anime Depicting “Child Exploitation” in Speech, Calls for “Review” of All Anime & MangaFeb 26, 20 6am
This Wednesday, Australian Senator Stirling Griff called for the “review” of Japanese manga and anime depicting child exploitation.
Live-Action Film Adaptation of “Promised Neverland” Announces Actresses for Isabella and KroneFeb 26, 20 5am
The official website of the upcoming live-action film adaptation of The Promised Neverland has just revealed additional cast members. Actress Keiko Kitagawa (right in image above), will be playing Isabella aka Mama.
“Inferno Cop” Voice Actor Junichi Goto Dies in Motorcycle AccidentFeb 25, 20 5am
It was reported today that Inferno Cop voice actor Junichi Goto has passed away yesterday, February 24, after figuring in a motorcycle accident. He was 40 years old.
The accident happened in the Shuto Metropolitan Expressway’s Haneda Route in Tokyo’s Ota Ward at around 9:00 AM.
Crowdfunded “Emma: A Victorian Romance” English-Dub Blu-ray Casts James Rieser as HakimFeb 25, 20 4am
The upcoming English-dubbed Bluray release of the 2005 anime series Emma: A Victorian Romance has just announced that theater actor James Rieser has been cast as Hakim Atawari, William’s womanizer friend.
