Anime News

New Promo Video for “Stand by Me Doraemon 2” Film Previews Theme SongNov 18, 20 2am
A new promotional video was recently revealed in the official website of Stand By Me Doraemon 2 CG film. The video previews the film’s theme song, Niji (Rainbow) performed by Masaki Suda. Check out the video here.

Theme Song Performers Revealed for “Dr. Stone” Season 2Nov 18, 20 2am
Last Monday, the theme song artists for the upcoming season 2 of Dr. Stone have been revealed in the latest issue of Weekly Shounen Jump. According to the announcement, rock band Fujifabric will be singing the opening theme song Rakuen (Paradise) while Hatena will perform the ending theme song Koe.

New TV Commercial, January 10 Premiere Revealed for Skating-Themed Anime “Skate-Leading Stars”Nov 16, 20 6am
A new TV advertisement was recently revealed for skating-themed original TV anime Skate-Leading Stars. The video previews the series’ opening theme song Chase the Core by Takao Sakuma. The ad also reveals the series’ January 10 premiere date, after its original July 2020 premiere was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2nd Promo Video Revealed for “DEEMO THE MOVIE” Anime FilmNov 16, 20 6am
A new promotional video was revealed last Friday for the upcoming animated film adaptation of popular mobile game DEEMO. Check it out here.
The film was first announced during Rayark Games’ panel at the Anime NYC last 2019.

Funimation Reveals English Dub Cast for “Irregular at Magic High School” Season 2Nov 16, 20 6am
Last Friday, Funimation revealed the English dub cast of the ongoing second season of Irregular at Magic High School.

‘Pikmin 3 Deluxe’ Tops Recent Japanese Video Game Rankings!Nov 13, 20 8am
The November 2 to 8 Japanese Video Game Rankings are a bit different as a Pikmin 3 Deluxe is currently at #1 with weekly copies sold at 67,925 with overall at 239,274 so far. Ring Fit Adventure remains at the #2 spot, while Animal Crossing: New Horizons drops to #3.

Anime NYC Goes Online Through a Mobile AppNov 13, 20 7am
Similar to the other big conventions held in the United States, Anime NYC has cancelled their physical convention this year. However, the organizers have announced they will be bringing the convention online this year through a mobile app called NTWRK.

Crunchyroll Announces English Dub Casts for ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’, ‘I’m Standing on a Million Lives’, ‘TONIKAWA’, and ‘Noblesse’ AnimeNov 13, 20 7am
Crunchyroll recently announced this week the English Dub cast for the following anime: Jujutsu Kaisen, I'm Standing on a Million Lives, TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You, and Noblesse anime.

Sony Japan Announces End of Repair Service for Early PlayStation 4 ModelsNov 13, 20 6am
The PlayStation 5 is scheduled to launch this Thursday and pre-orders for this highly anticipated console continues to rise on demand. While everyone is hyped, there’s a bit of sad news for those who own the early releases of the PlayStation 4.

2nd Teaser Video for “Laid-Back Camp” Season 2 ReleasedNov 12, 20 5am
A new teaser video was released for the upcoming second season of the TV anime adaptation of Afro’s manga series Laid-Back Camp (Yurukyan Δ). Check it out here.
The new theme song for season 2, Seize the Day, will be performed by Asaka.