Legendary visual novel Clannad is getting its first ever Western physical release! A regular edition and collector’s edition will be up for preorder through Limited Run Games for six weeks from Apr. 14, which is also the date that the game begins in the original story. The latter will give fans the chance to experience

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic forcing many to stay at home, people have turned to remote work and education, including online meetings and collaboration. Of course, it can be a little uncomfortable showing off your messy bedroom, living room or whatever place you’ve commandeered for a workspace – and that’s where virtual backgrounds come in!

Anime movie Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel III. spring song’s premiere has been indefinitely postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement issued via the official website, the producers apologized to those looking forward to seeing the movie, explaining the decision has been taken in line with official advice. This is the second time

Fantasy anime How Not to Summon a Demon Lord will return for Season 2 in 2021! Fukuda Naoto, who illustrates the manga adaptation, has released a visual celebrating the good news. Inspired by Murasaki Yukiya’s series of light novels, the first season of the TV anime adaptation aired in 2018. It follows protagonist Sakamoto Takuma,

The upcoming Violet Evergarden anime movie, originally scheduled for an Apr. 24 premiere, has been delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. In an announcement published on the official website, the producers apologized to those looking forward to the movie, also stating that the decision was made in light of government advice. The release is

Science fiction series World Trigger has released a teaser visual and staff info for its third season! The teaser visual features Mikumo Osamu along with members of the B-rank Border Unit including Ikoma Tatsuhito, Ouji Kazuaki, Yuba Takuma, and Katori Youko. It was confirmed that Season 3 will be written by Yoshino Hiroyuki, with music

The long awaited sequel to popular superhero anime Tiger & Bunny will arrive in 2022 under the title Tiger & Bunny 2! Along with the announcement, a visual featuring lead characters Kotetsu T. Kaburagi and Barnaby Brooks, Jr. was released. Nishida Masafumi will return to write the script, with Katsura Masakazu to provide character and

Popular superhero anime My Hero Academia is getting a fifth season! A new visual starring protagonist Deku was released along with the announcement, teasing the awakening of something new. Originally a manga created by Horikoshi Kouhei, My Hero Academia is set in a world in which possessing superpowers known as “Quirks” is the norm. The

Doujinshi event Comiket has announced that their upcoming summer event, Comiket 98, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first to be cancelled in the history of the event, Comiket 98 was originally scheduled for May 2 to 5, an earlier period than usual as a result of preparations for the Tokyo 2020

The rebooted Higurashi When They Cry TV anime has released a series of character introductions featuring Maebara Keiichi, Ryugu Rena, Houjou Satoko, Furude Rika, and Sonozaki Mion! Maebara Keiichi, played by Hoshi Souichirou, is a boy who has just moved to the village from the city. Naturally curious and possessing a hot-blooded spirit, he comes

Rap battle franchise Hypnosis Mic has released a new trailer for its TV anime adaptation, Rhyme Anima! The trailer was unveiled at the end of the “Six Shots Until the Dome” live concert, which was broadcast exclusively on the AbemaTV Hypnosis Mic Channel on Mar. 29. Performed by Division All Stars, the members of the

Season 4 of popular anime Haikyuu!! now has a new key visual for its second cour! The key visual features Hinata, Kageyama and the other members of the Karasuno team along with their rivals from Inarizaki High. Titled Haikyuu!!: To the Top, Season 4 focuses on Kageyama as he attends the All-Japan Youth Training Camp

Sanrio franchise Show By Rock!! is getting a new TV anime titled Show By Rock!! Stars!! The key visual for the series features Rikao, a member of the band Yokazenohorizon, which will appear in the TV anime for the first time. Fans can also expect the return of familiar faces like Howan of Mashumairesh, Cyan

The Fate/stay night series celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2019 with the sale of various merchandise and a variety of events, such as the “TYPE-MOON Exhibition: Fate/stay night -15 years of history-” event. One example of said merchandise is a set of Saber, Rin Tohsaka, and Sakura Matou figures designed by Takashi Takeuchi that have

Illustrator Satoshi Bouno held his first personal exhibit titled “LOCUS” at the beginning of March. Details drawn with a delicate touch, the subtle balance of light and shadow, people drawn to feel cold and smooth to the touch like pottery… The exhibit space, which made liberal use of the color white, gave attendees the chance

The “final chapter” of the Rurouni Kenshin live action movie series has unveiled its poster! It was also confirmed that Iseya Yusuke and Tsuchiya Tao will be reprising their role as Shinomori Aoshi, leader of the Oniwabanshu, and Makimachi Misao, a young kunoichi. ONE OK ROCK, who performed the theme song for the previous films

With anime more popular than ever all over the world, we sat down with some of the people who actually produce it to hear some of their thoughts about the production process and a few behind the scenes stories too. This interview series is a collaborative project between Japanese language news site Anime! Anime!, Tokyo

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, the latest work in Shirow Masamune’s hit franchise, has released its final trailer ahead of its worldwide Netflix release on Apr. 23! In addition to the trailer, it was also announced that Han Megumi will be joining the cast as Ezaki Purin, a new Section 9 member, while Tsuda Kenjirou

Slice-of-life anime Is the Order a Rabbit? has released a teaser trailer for its upcoming third season, Bloom! With Cocoa’s second summer in town already at an end, the trailer showcases scenes of the Rabbit House and its girls enjoying some autumn adventures. Originally a 4-panel manga by Koi, Is the Order a Rabbit? follows

The new anime adaptation of classic visual novel Higurashi When They Cry announced during a live stream on the Kadokawa Anime Channel that more of the original cast will be returning! Yukino Satsuki, Kanai Mika, and Tamura Yukari will reprise their roles as Sonozaki Mion, Houjou Satoko, and Furude Rika respectively. They will join previously

Bleach author Kubo Tite’s newest work Burn the Witch is getting an anime movie adaptation set to open this autumn! A key visual and trailer have been released, bringing the world of Ninny and Noel in “reverse London” to life. The movie will be directed by Kawano Tatsurou ( Psycho-Pass, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress

Slice-of-life anime Laid-Back Camp will be back for Season 2 next January! Two laid-back teaser visuals have been released, the first showing the girls looking out over the bay at night, and the second with them running towards Mt. Fuji. Adapted from Afro’s manga, Laid-Back Camp revolves around the everyday lives of high school girls

Popular anime Beastars will return for its second season in 2021! While a specific date has not been announced, it was confirmed that Kimura Subaru ( Yamada Ichirou in Hypnosis Mic, Goda Takeshi in Doraemon ) will be joining the cast as a lion named Free, a member of the Shishigumi gang. Character visuals for

Fantasy anime Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? has released a teaser trailer and visual for its upcoming third season! It was also announced that Iguchi Yuka, who played Hitachi Chigusa of the Takemikazuchi Familia, will perform the opening theme song for Season 3, having done so for previous

Popular manga Bleach’s final arc, the Thousand-Year Blood War, will be getting an anime adaptation as part of the franchise’s 20th anniversary celebrations! This news marks eight years since the conclusion of the original TV anime. The Thousand-Year Blood War will see a resolution to the mystery behind protagonist Ichigo’s roots, set against the background

Popular anime Is the Order a Rabbit? has released a Season 3 key visual by Koi plus info regarding its cast and creative team, as well as confirming the subtitle Bloom. The main cast will be reprising their roles for Season 3, including Sakura Ayane as Cocoa, Minase Iori as Chino, Taneda Risa as Rize,

Arimura Kasumi will be joining the cast of the upcoming Rurouni Kenshin live action movies as Yukishiro Tomoe, Kenshin’s former wife! Tomoe was married to Kenshin while he was still a heartless killer, and eventually died by his sword. On accepting the role, Arimura commented on the sense of pressure she felt knowing how important

The Yowamushi Pedal live action movie adaptation has released a teaser trailer and poster visual starring lead actor Nagase Ren from boyband King & Prince! Narrated by Nagase as protagonist Onoda Sakamichi, the trailer introduces the beginning of his cycling journey, as well as rival cyclist Imaizumi Shusuke (played by Itou Kentarou) and cycling club

Popular manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will be adapted into two new games for PS4 and iOS/Android! Set for release on PS4 in 2021, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hinokami Kepputan will be an action game in which the player takes on the role of demon slayer Tanjiro, as he tries to restore his sister Nezuko

Popular idol franchise Love Live! will be selecting one cast member for its upcoming anime through open auditions! Along with the exciting news, a teaser illustration has been released for the new project. Readers of fan magazine LoveLive! Days will have the opportunity to vote on the song that candidates will be asked to prepare,