Anime News
‘Pokemon Sword/Shield’ Remains Consecutively at the Top of Japan’s Video Game RankingsDec 13, 19 2pm
It’s another week and Famitsu released its Japan video game rankings from December 2 to 8. As expected Pokemon Sword/Shield continues to be at the top rank with weekly copies sold at 201,838. Making its total number of 2,224,881 copies sold so far.
Songs from ‘Weathering With You’ and ‘Demon Slayer’ Top the 2019 Anisong DownloadsDec 13, 19 7am
When a song from a popular anime song or movie hits you, it’s expected that you will put this on repeat and jam it while you’re in your room, your office, or just going somewhere. Songs from anime are always the best to listen to.
Studio Colorido to Produce 7 ‘Pokemon Sword/Shield’ ShortsDec 13, 19 4am
While a lot of us are still hyped on the latest Pokemon Sword/Shield video game, Nintendo announced on Friday that the game will have seven net anime shorts titled Twilight Wings (Hakumei no Tsubasa).
Second Part of Saint Seiya 3DCG Remake Set for A Worldwide Netflix Release on January 23Dec 11, 19 7am
The official website of the 3DCG remake of classic fantasy anime Saint Seiya entitled Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac has just announced that the second part of the 12-episode series is set to premiere on Netflix this January 23.
Sentai Filmworks Confirms That They Have Sent the Final Funds from GoFundMe Campaign to Kyoto AnimationDec 11, 19 7am
Sentai Filmworks’ official Twitter account has confirmed this Friday that they have sent the “final disbursement of reserved funds” to Kyoto Animation last November 21. Their statement further details that “a small percentage of funds” was left for “final credit card processing”.
“Full Metal Panic!” Creator Shoji Gatoh Apologizes Over “Disrespectful” Tweet Towards Greta ThunbergDec 11, 19 7am
A tweet last Sunday by Full Metal Panic. creator Shoji Gatoh on environmental activist Greta Thunberg caused quite a stir in the Japanese Twitterverse. His original tweet, which has since been deleted, was a retweet of an NHK article detailing the activities of the 16 year-old environmental activist.
Re:ZERO Season 2 Slated for April Release, Edited Season 1 Set for January Premiere Dec 11, 19 6am
Two good news in one article for fans of hit isekai anime Re:ZERO.
Paramount Releases Japanese-Dubbed Trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog MovieDec 11, 19 6am
Paramount Pictures has released this Tuesday the Japanese-dubbed teaser trailer for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie. The Japanese dub cast, however, are yet to be revealed, but the film’s staff stated that they plan to reveal them soon.
22/7 Idol Mei Hanakawa Announces Departure from Group Due to Poor Health Dec 11, 19 6am
An unfortunate news for those who are following up-and-coming 2.5D idol group 22/7: member Mei Hanakawa has announced via the 22/7 official website that she is set to leave the group by the end of the year.
Return of Smartphone Game ‘LovePlus Every’ Scheduled on December 11Dec 10, 19 9am
It was announced on Monday on the official website of the LovePlus franchise that the smartphone game LovePlus Every is expected to return from maintenance on December 11 (Wednesday). It has been a while since received an update from Konami regarding the game.
