Anime News

Kickstarter for 'Nekopara' OVA Reaches Goal

A Kickstarter campaign launched by Sekai Project has surpassed its initial goal of 100,000 USD. The campaign aims to create a 20-minute OVA based on NEKO WORKs' visual novel series Nekopara. The funds raised currently stands at 273,585 USD, and an extra 10 minutes will be added...

9 years ago

Crowdfunding New Anime

Winter 2017 Simulcast List [Update 1/13]

In this thread, you'll find a comprehensive list of anime acquired for simulcast release during the Winter 2017 season. Anime series licensed for home video release can be found here. This post will be continuously updated as more simulcasts are announced. If you have a series th...

9 years ago

Licenses Broadcast

Q1 2017 Anime & Manga Licenses [Update 3/9]

In this thread, you'll find a comprehensive list of anime and manga licensed in the first quarter (Jan-March) of 2017. Winter anime which were licensed before the quarter began will also be carried over for convenience. Please note that the anime licenses are for home video relea...

9 years ago

Licenses

TV Anime 'Brave Witches' Gets Unaired Episode

Upon the broadcast of twelfth episode of Brave Witches on Thursday, it was announced that there will be a thirteenth episode titled Petersburg Daisenryaku (Petersburg Great Strategy). The episode takes place between seventh and eighth episode and will be screened in theaters in 2...

9 years ago

New Anime BD/DVD

TV Anime 'Shingeki no Bahamut: Virgin Soul' New Cast Members Announced

The official website of Shingeki no Bahamut: Virgin Soul has been updated, announcing new cast members for the upcoming anime as well as a new preview. The anime is slated for April 2017. Cast Nina Drango: Sumire Morobushi (Bungou Stray Dogs) Charioce XVII: Yuuichirou Umehara (T...

9 years ago

Preview More Info Spring 2017

'Touken Ranbu' to Premiere in Summer 2017

The official website for ufotable's Touken Ranbu has launched, revealing partial staff members along with a key visual (pictured) for the upcoming series. Titled Katsugeki / Touken Ranbu, the anime will premiere in Summer 2017. Staff Director: Toshiyuki Shirai (Tales of Zestiria...

9 years ago

Preview More Info Summer 2017

'Koisuru Shirokuma' Cast Members Announced

The official website for the previously announced anime adaptation of Koromo's Koisuru Shirokuma manga has revealed the main cast members for the series. A new key visual was also revealed in addition to the cast. Azarashi: Natsuki Hanae (Sousei no Onmyouji) Shirokuma: Yuuichiro...

9 years ago

More Info

Manga 'Ballroom e Youkoso' Gets Anime Adaptation for Summer 2017

The February 2017 issue of Monthly Shounen magazine, which goes on sale on January 6, 2017, will announce that manga Ballroom e Youkoso (Welcome to the Ballroom) will receive an anime adaptation. Synopsis Fujita has drifted through middle school aimlessly, unable to find friends...

9 years ago

Adapts Manga New Anime Preview Summer 2017

'Onihei' Additional Cast Members Announced

The official website for upcoming Onihei anime has announced additional cast members. The anime will premiere on January 10, 2017 at 2:05 a.m via TV Tokyo and Amazon Prime, followed by History Drama Channel. Kyuuei: Junko Iwao (Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card-hen) Ojun: Sayaka Sen...

9 years ago

More Info Winter 2017

Japan's Weekly CD Rankings for December 19 - 25

Here are the weekly CD rankings for December 19 - 25 Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles CD Single *1. 107,765 *,107,765 Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love Legend Star IN "God's S.T.A.R" by Quartet Night *4. *40,453 *,*40,453 L'Arc~en~Ciel "Don’t be Afraid"...

9 years ago

Music Sales