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New 'Yuru Yuri' Anime Project Announced [Update 3/22]

Creator of the Yuru Yuri manga series, Namori, announced on her personal Twitter page that a new anime project for the series has been green-lit. The series previously aired two TV anime seasons. The first season aired July 2011 while the second season aired July 2012. Source: Ya...

12 years ago

'Yami Shibai' Second Season Announced Airing Summer 2014

The official site for anime series Yami Shibai has announced that a second season has been green-lit and will begin airing Summer 2014. Some of the staff that will be working on the second season were also revealed. Staff Director: Takashi Shimizu (Director of The Grudge movie se...

12 years ago

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Japan's Weekly Manga and Light Novel Rankings for Jan 27 - Feb 2

Here are the weekly Manga and Light Novel rankings for January 27th - February 2nd Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles Manga *1. 72,592 *,243,658 Giant Killing Vol.30 *2. 72,032 *,506,458 Kuroshitsuji Vol.18 *3. 63,001 *,530,736 Magi: The Labyrinth of M...

12 years ago

Korean MMORPG 'Blade and Soul' to Receive TV Anime Adaptation Airing Spring 2014 [Update 2/7]

It was announced that the Korean MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) Blade and Soul will receive a TV anime adaptation. It will air Spring 2014 and will be produced by Gonzo. The Blade and Soul game is a Korean fantasy/martial-arts MMORPG released in June 2012...

12 years ago

'Initial D' Movie Announced to Be Part of a Trilogy

It was announced today with a new key visual on the relaunched official site that the new Initial D movie is the first of a trilogy. The first film, New Initial D Movie: Legend 1 - Kakusei, will be released on August 23, 2014 and will focus on a battle against the Takahashi broth...

12 years ago

Japan's Weekly Blu-ray & CD Rankings for Jan 27 - Feb 2

Here are the weekly Blu-ray & CD rankings for January 27th - February 2nd Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles Blu-ray *1. 12,437 12,437 Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S Vol.7 Limited Edition *2. 11,092 11,092 IS: Infinite Stratos 2 Vol.3 *3. *8,671 *8,671 Kuro...

12 years ago

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'Maido! Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku' Manga to Receive TV Anime Adaptation

According to a scan from the upcoming issue of Shounen Champion magazine, an announcement will be made that gag manga series Maido! Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku will be receiving a TV anime adaptation. No other information regarding the anime has been given at this time. The original ma...

12 years ago

News Briefs for Jan 27 - Feb 2

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

New TV Anime Based on Swedish Fantasy Book Announced

A new TV anime based on the children's fantasy book Ronia the Robber's Daughter is in works, titled Sanzoku no Musume Ronja. The anime, a 3D CG work, will be directed by Goro Miyazaki and is to air this Fall. The anime will be produced by NHK Enterprise and will be composed by Hi...

12 years ago

North American Anime & Manga Releases for February

North American Anime & Manga Releases for February. January 28th - February 3rd Included in January's release thread. Week 1: February 4th - 10th Anime Releases AKB0048 Next Stage Complete Collection DVD AKB0048 Next Stage Complete Collection Blu-ray Antique Bakery Complete Colle...

12 years ago

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