Upcoming TV anime Ingress the Animation has revealed that it will launch an in-game story that will allow players to follow the main characters’ tracks until its premiere in October! Ingress the Animation is based on Niantic’s location-based, augmented-reality mobile game Ingress, which is also known for providing data for Pokémon GO. The in-game story

Twelve subtle yet stylish fashion items inspired by Hatsune Miku are now available for preorder at SuperGroupies. Together, the world famous virtual singer and the anime fashion concept brand have created unisex items that fall under two styles. The first, which consists of a tee, rucksack, cap, wristwatch, and pair of shoes offer a more

The second episode of TV anime Attack on Titan’s third season unveiled its ending theme song “Akatsuki no Chinkonka”, performed by Japanese rock group Linked Horizon. Linked Horizon is already a familiar name with fans, having provided opening themes for the first and second season. A TV edit of “Akatsuki no Chinkonka” is now available

Summer is a time for campfires and ghost stories, and anime certainly has its share of unforgettable ghostly characters to talk about! From the spooky and dangerous to funny, sweet, and lovable, they cover the whole spectrum. That doesn’t mean we can’t try to figure out our favorites, though, and this list of the top

Mobile rhythm game BanG Dream! Girls Band Party is rolling out limited time campaigns to celebrate surpassing 10 million downloads worldwide! Players on the English version will be treated to login campaigns and a Dream Festival Gacha from Jul. 31. Two different login campaigns are currently running, with the first allowing players to accumulate up

A new stage adaptation of popular smartphone game Fate/Grand Order is set to hit stages in Osaka and Tokyo in 2019! The game’s first stage adaptation adapting the popular Camelot arc ran for a total of 21 performances in July and October 2017. While the cast is still a mystery, it has been confirmed that

Gintama 2 – Yonimo Kimyou na Gintama-chan, the live action drama based on Sorachi Hideaki’s popular manga Gintama, has released a main visual and preview video promising fans that there’ll be plenty of “cool” to go along with the hysterics! The new visual stars Oguri Shun as Gintoki and Hashimoto Kanna as Kagura, as well

A second key visual has been released for the upcoming OVA Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Memory Snow! In addition to the visual, the anime’s official Twitter announced that the story will pick up right after the end of the series. As the gang are enjoying a rare moment of peace after their trials

Anisong event Anisong World Matsuri is set to make its New York City debut at Anime NYC on Nov. 16 and 17 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Anisong World Matsuri is produced by Japan’s leading entertainment companies and aims to deliver incredible concert experiences centered around anime music. To be held at New York’s largest anime,

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online‘s Llenn is serving both looks and bullets as a new swimsuit figure! Based on an illustration by artist Kuroboshi Kouhaku, the Sword Art Online spinoff’s heroine has swapped out her pink combat uniform for a modern monochrome swimsuit that flatters her avatar’s small stature! A closer look reveals

A mesmerizing teaser video for Evangelion: 3.0+1.0, the fourth and final movie of reboot series Rebuild of Evangelion, is now available to view on YouTube and the series’ official website. The teaser showcases Evangelion Unit-08 being piloted by Makinami Mari Illustrious, who first appeared in the second Rebuild of Evangelion movie, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can

Light up your life with Cardcaptor Sakura and a gorgeous LED Accessory Stand created in collaboration with Tokyo Otaku Mode! Inspired by the classic Dream Wand and a magic circle, the stand’s design provides a selection of handy places to hang earrings and other accessories. The wooden base also features a tray to store necklaces,

From small puzzles to big whodunnits, people love a good mystery – and even better, a good detective! Anime is no exception, with a ton of Sherlock-esque characters out there to choose from. But just who in the history of anime deserves the title of best detective? This mystery is certainly no easy one to

Studio Ghibli classic My Neighbor Totoro has been paired with classic Japanese pottery for a new collaboration! Several beloved Totoro motifs have been brought to life through Shigaraki ware. This style is noted for being one of Japan’s “Six Ancient Kilns”, with the Shigaraki area being one of the oldest pottery centers in the country.

Sacra Music, a new Sony Music label launched in April last year, hosted a newcomer showcase titled Sacra Music Next Break! 2018 on Jul. 17. The label has already attracted some of Japan’s top music talent like LiSA, Hanazawa Kana, ClariS, Haruna Luna, and Aoi Eir. As well as their main aim of bringing modern

A master of travel between worlds, Sora has elected to visit our very own as a Nendoroid by Good Smile Company! The hero of the famous video game series Kingdom Hearts, Sora has a new chibi appearance that makes him look even more cute and innocent! Thanks to meticulous sculpting, he’s retained an incredible amount

From Aug. 4 to Sept. 9, Weekly Shonen Jump theme park J-WORLD TOKYO will be hosting a limited time only special event dedicated to Naruto and his son Boruto. From Jul. 27 to Sep. 8, visitors to the park will be able to experience the walk through Shinobi War Tour attraction alongside Uzumaki Boruto, Uchiha

An extended version of the award-winning animated film In This Corner of the World is set to premiere in Japan in Dec.! Due to a slight title change, the film will premiere under the name Kono Sekai no (Sara ni Ikutsumono) Katasumi ni, translating to “In (Several More) Corners of This World”. According to director

This year is Ai Kawashima’s 15th anniversary since her debut.She just released a greatest hits album on June 27, 2018, and is having her annual solo concert for the 16th time on August 20th.This year’s concert will mark a turning point for her, so we’re looking forward to what she has in store for us.

Shielder, or Mash Kyrielight, of popular smartphone app Fate/Grand Order has been brought to life in a charming 1/7 scale figure! The Servant has been recreated at a height of 220 mm based on her appearance in a special tapestry illustration. She is depicted lying against the shield she uses looking incredibly cute and just

Every Sailor Moon fan wishes they had their very own Luna or Artemis, and Bandai is making that wish come true with the super cute and super soft PC Cushion of Sailor Moon’s guardian cat Luna! Luna’s sweet and kind expression is sure to put a smile on your face, even while working. Fans will

1)【What’s “TOKYO CHRONOS”?】“TOKYO CHRONOS” is the latest project from Japanese video game studio MyDearest, focusing on immersion and storytelling via virtual reality. In this game, the suspense and drama are told via a mix of gorgeous visual animation and a new comic book style UI, taking its inspiration from both animation and the visual novel

With so many touching anime titles out there, anime fans are certainly no stranger to being brought to tears. After spending episodes getting to know a character, it’s easy to get attached. Whether dealing with the death of a favorite, a tragic plot twist, or a quiet yet powerful moment, there’s no shortage of shows

Internationally acclaimed pirate manga One Piece and its many fans recently celebrated its 21st anniversary. To mark the occasion, the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun had a sit down with series author Oda Eiichiro to gain a little insight on the long-running fan favorite! A question that’s been on everyone’s mind is just how long Luffy

Anisong streaming service ANiUTa will receive its US launch on Aug. 1, with its app to be released for iOS and Android. ANiUTa was founded in Japan in 2017 as the first streaming service dedicated to anime music. Now, listeners in the US will be able to stream over 10,000 songs featured in anime favorites

School trips are always a big event in the anime world, providing a great opportunity for classmates to grow closer away from home, not to mention a convenient episode to show them getting into all sorts of shenanigans in a different setting. Anime!Anime! held a survey to find out which class from recent anime fans

The anime adaptation of Asagiri Kafka and Harukawa Sango’s light novel series Bungou Stray Dogs will be back for a third season! The exciting news was revealed at a special screening of the movie Bungou Stray Dogs: Dead Apple, held on Jul 21. Voice actors Uemura Yuto and Miyano Mamoru, who play Nakajima Atsushi and

Detective Conan is about to embark on its very first overseas collaboration cafe with a location in Bangkok, Thailand! Aoyama Goushou’s long-running manga is a popular title in Thailand, with 92 volumes of the original work having been translated into Thai and the anime and movies also being available to view on TV and in

Marking its long-awaited premiere, the live action film adaptation of Bleach has released a new making-of video focussing on its dynamic fight scenes! Bleach follows the story of not-so-ordinary high school boy Kurosaki Ichigo, who is suddenly confronted by a mysterious Soul Reaper named Rukia and receives her powers to fight evil supernatural creatures known

It many be hard to believe, but August is approaching, meaning that we’ve already well into the second half of 2018! With so many great anime releases, both new and familiar, sometimes it feels impossible to keep track of everything that’s happened. Of course, this isn’t restricted only to TV anime, but also the numerous