Anime News

Bankruptcy of Animation Studio Manglobe Rumored [Update 10/1]

Rumors are circulating pointing to the bankruptcy of animation studio Manglobe. They originated from a series of tweets by animation director Snipes (also known as Toshio Kobayashi), some of which have since been deleted. The tweets by Snipes mentioned the studio's bankruptcy, re...

11 years ago

Companies

Cast of 'Bungou Stray Dogs' Announced

The official Twitter account of Bungou Stray Dogs has announced the cast members of its upcoming TV anime adaptation by studio Bones. Cast Atsushi Nakajima: Yuto Uemura (Kamigami no Asobi) Osamu Dazai: Mamoru Miyano (Chihayafuru) Doppo Kunikida: Yoshimasa Hosoya (Arslan Senki (TV...

11 years ago

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Manga 'Magi: Sinbad no Bouken' Gets TV Anime Adaptation for Spring 2016

A TV anime adaptation of manga Magi: Sinbad no Bouken has officially been announced via its official website. The announcement was made after today's special airing of Magi. According to the announcement, the staff and cast from the OVA will be reprising their original roles for...

11 years ago

New Anime Spring 2016

Japan's Weekly CD Rankings for Sep 21 - 27

Here are the weekly CD rankings for September 21 - 27 Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles CD Single *1. 57,843 *,*57,843 Sekai no Owari "SOS" (Shingeki no Kyojin Live-Action Movie 2 Theme Song) (incl. in "SOS / Present") *3. 22,537 *,*22,537 Tackey & Ts...

11 years ago

Music Sales

Japan's Weekly Blu-ray & DVD Rankings for Sep 21 - 27

Here are the weekly Blu-ray & DVD rankings for September 21 - 27 Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles Blu-ray *1. 6,287 *6,287 Charlotte Vol.1 Limited Edition *2. 5,595 *5,595 Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso Vol.8 Limited Edition *3. 4,321 *4,321 The iDOLM@STER...

11 years ago

Anime Sales

'Gakusen Toshi Asterisk' Announced to Air in Split Cours

The cast of the Fall 2015 anime Gakusen Toshi Asterisk (The Asterisk War) announced on Sunday that the series will be split into two separate cours of 12 episodes each. The second cours will air in Spring 2016. The announcement was made during the Niconico Live program Gakusen To...

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Third Cours of 'Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal' in Production

Following the Tokyo MX broadcast of Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal on Monday, it was announced that a third cours of the series, titled Death Busters-hen, is in production. The new series will cover the fifth and sixth volumes of Naoko Takeuchi's Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon...

11 years ago

New Anime

Fall 2015 Simulcast List [Update 10/30]

In this thread, you'll find a comprehensive list of anime acquired for simulcast release during the Fall 2015 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 that...

11 years ago

Licenses Broadcast

Q4 2015 Anime & Manga Licenses [Update 12/19]

In this thread, you'll find a comprehensive list of anime and manga licensed in the fourth quarter (Oct-Dec) of 2015. Fall 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 release;...

11 years ago

Licenses

'God Eater' Final Four Episodes to Premiere in Winter 2016

It was announced during the airing of episode 9 of TV anime God Eater that the final four episodes will premiere in Winter 2016. The announcement also revealed their titles and that more information will come at a later date. Episode 10: Sange (A Glorious End) Episode 11: Meteor...

11 years ago

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