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Japan's Weekly Blu-ray & CD Rankings for Sept 1 - 7

Here are the weekly Blu-ray & CD rankings for September 1st - 7th Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles Blu-ray *1. 9,797 *9,797 Kill la Kill Vol.9 Limited Edition *2. 4,096 45,578 Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season Vol.3 Special Limited Edition *3...

12 years ago

CGI Anime Series 'Karen Senki' Announced

It has been announced that Ouji Hiroi and Kosuke Fujishima (the creators of Sakura Taisen) have teamed up with the Taiwanese studio Next Media Animation to create a new anime series. Titled Karen Senki, the anime is set to debut in the United States first. The first two episodes...

12 years ago

'Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi' Manga to End This Month

Manga Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi (Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple) will conclude in the 42nd issue of Shounen Sunday magazine. The issue (which will be published on September 17th) will feature the 24-page long final chapter, including some pages in color. An announcement re...

12 years ago

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News Briefs for Sep 1 - 7

Here is a collection of news briefs for the last week in anime/manga news. These briefs include announcements that would not normally receive their own news thread. Please check the News Board for previous major announcements. Last week's News Briefs can be found here. Upcoming A...

12 years ago

Sanrio Original Anime 'Show By Rock!!' Announced

It was announced during today's Sanrio event that an original anime based on popular smartphone game Show By Rock!! has been announced for 2015. The game consists of many popular seiyuu, and the anime will be focused on music. It will air at midnight. Official site: http://showby...

12 years ago

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'Diamond no Ace' to Get OVA

According to Amazon Japan, the 44th volume of the Diamond no Ace manga will bundle an original OVA. This OVA will be an adaptation of the one-shot Kuramochi Youichi Special Bangaihen: OutRun which is a part of the Diamond no Ace: Guide Book. It covers the "moving story of the Kom...

12 years ago

Sequel of 'Tesagure! Bukatsumono' Announced

According to the official Twitter, a Tesagure! Bukatsumono sequel has been announced during an event today. More information will be announced at a later time. The anime had two seasons in 2013 to 2014. Source: Official tweet Tesagure! Bukatsumono Spin-off Purupurun Sharumu to As...

12 years ago

'Tari Tari' Short Anime Announced

According to a Tari Tari event today, it was announced that a new 7-minute short anime for Tari Tari is in production, along with a new choir song that the OVA is based on. Both will be included in the BD-Box to be released on December 17th. More information will be announced at...

12 years ago

'Diabolik Lovers' OVA Announced

According to a Diabolik Lovers event today, an OVA of anime Diabolik Lovers has been announced. The OVA will be included with the upcoming game Diabolik Lovers DARK FATE which is set to be released in 2015. The preview announcement at the event showed the four Mukami brothers fro...

12 years ago

New 'Ghost in the Shell' Movie to Premiere 2015

According to the Japanese official site, a new Ghost in the Shell movie is in production. It is scheduled to make its theatrical debut in Japan in 2015. Source: Official site, Screenshot News submitted by LastChapter, Nidhoeggr, & Stark700 Ghost in the Shell (2015) on MAL

12 years ago

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