Anime News

Director Kawamori Shoji To Produce a TV Anime of Idol Group AKB48

According to Oricon News, a TV anime of Japanese idol group AKB48 was announced to be aired from next Spring. Draft Character Designs of the anime The voice actresses of the nine main characters will be selected from all the 200 members of AKB48 by an audition. General Director K...

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Hatsune Miku BMW Wins the Series Champion of Super GT300 Race 2011

According to Auto Sport Web, Hatsune Miku GoodSmile BMW has won the eighth game of the Super GT300 Race in Motegi and became the champion of the 2011 series. Ika Musume Ferrari finished 14th in the game.Hatsune Miku BMWIka Musume Ferrari (audio on degeso)Results of the Super GT30...

15 years ago

Nissan Motors Designs the Robots of New Anime 'Rinne no Lagrange'

At the live conference streamed on Bandai Channel, the mecha designs of new anime Rinne no Lagrange were revealed. Car manufacturer Nissan Motors has designed the robots.Rinne no Lagrange TrailerNissan's Wrapped car of Lagrange animeLarge model of the robot produced by NissanDesi...

15 years ago

Kojima Hideo Plans an Anime of His New Adventure Game

Game producer Kojima Hideo and Shikura Chiyomaru (the President of MAGES. and the original planner of Steins;Gate game) officially announced in HideRadio that they are working together to produce a new adventure game on consumer game consoles. Its anime adaptation has already bee...

15 years ago

Level-5’s New Kids Anime ‘Youkai Watch’ Announced

According to 4Gamers, Level-5 has announced their new game “Youkai Watch” at a live conference “LEVEL 5 WORLD 2011”. Its TV anime and manga series have already been green-lit.Key visuals of Youkai Watch (via 4Gamers) Youkai Watch is Level-5’s third multi-media projects following...

15 years ago

FUNimation and Niconico Form Partnership to Jointly License Anime

According to FUNimation's official press release, FUNimation Entertainment and Niconico have forged a partnership to co-license anime for streaming and video releases under the name Funico. Niconico will be streaming the licensed titles and FUNimation will release the titles on h...

15 years ago

Licenses Companies

FUNimation Entertainment Acquires Soukyuu no Fafner and Hottarake no Shima: Haruka to Mahou no Kagami

According their official press releases, FUNimation Entertainment has licensed the Soukyuu no Fafner series and movie and the movie Hottarake no Shima: Haruka to Mahou no Kagami (Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror). The titles will all be released next year. Sources: Fa...

15 years ago

Licenses

Amagami SS Second Season Due in January 2012

According to the official website, the second season of Amagami SS titled "Amagami SS+ plus" was announced to be aired from January 2012. Each of the six heroines will be featured in a two-episode chapter in an omnibus format and the direct sequels to the first season will be ani...

15 years ago

OVA of Manga 'History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi' Announced

According to Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine, an OVA of History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi was announced. The production studio is Brains Base. Source: Scan of WSS History’s Strongest Disciple Kenichi OVA on MAL Story by ShiroiRyu

15 years ago

Light Novel Kokoro Connect To Be Animated [Update Mar 16]

According to Mainichi News, light novel "Kokoro Connect" was announced to get an anime adaptation. The illustrator of the novel is Kyoto Animation's animator Horiguchi Yukiko. Kokoro Connect Anime Trailer Source: Mainichi News Update March 16th Key illustration of Kokoro Connect...

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