DARLING in the FRANXX, an upcoming original anime made in collaboration by Trigger ( Kill la Kill and Little Witch Academia ) and A-1 Pictures ( AnoHana and THE IDOLM@STER series) released its second character PV on Sep. 20! The video made its debut during the rebroadcast of Gurren Lagann, and it introduces a girl

The third in a series of key images for the Fate/Grand Order stage play (to begin performances at Zepp Blue Theater Roppongi on Sept. 29) has just been revealed. Created by the character designer responsible for the Fate/Grand Order opening animation, Hosoi Mieko, the illustration features a deeply wounded Bedivere. Merchandise expected to be available

All 18 volumes of Fist of the North Star plus a bonus episode titled “He Who Rides With Me” will be available both in Japanese and English for the first time in a special eBook! The “Fist of the North Star” Innovative eBook Kickstarter campaign began on Sept. 12, reaching its funding goal in just

Little sisters are such an iconic part of modern anime that it’s hard to imagine life without them, so Anime!Anime! ran a survey to find out which little sister was the most popular! Let’s find out just who made it to the top… 10. Doma Umaru ( Himouto! Umaru-chan )9. Kosaka Kirino ( Oreimo )8.

The live action Gintama movie will be available for rental and purchase on DVD and Blu-ray on Nov. 22 as well as digital download in Japan from Oct. 25. Written and directed by Fukuda Yuichi, the movie stars Oguri Shun as the protagonist Gintoki and has just opened in China where it is proving to

Universal Cool Japan, the epic Universal Studios Japan event held annually since 2015, has been a hit with fans all over the world, and it’ll be making its return for a limited time on Jan. 19, 2018. This year will be bigger and better than ever, too! In addition to the previously announced lineup, more

Recently we’ve seen more and more fans celebrating their favorite anime characters’ birthdays with fun events like “birthday festivals” on SNS. That begs the question, though, which anime characters get the most love on their special day? With that in mind, we bring you this list of the top 11 September-born anime characters whose birthdays

The 2nd key visual for the upcoming stage play Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Arc has been released! Rin and Yukio Okumura are featured in the center surrounded by the rest of the main cast. The play is based on Ao no Exorcist (or Blue Exorcist), a popular shonen manga serialized in Jump Square (Shueisha)

The last of the three PVs leading up to the One Piece fall special “Tragic Duel: Luffy vs. Sanji” came out last Saturday! The video was made by Sato Daisuke from Sato Eizo, who is loved by fans for bringing out the emotional angle in the fights he captures in his videos. The one-hour special

It’s time for the 5th entry in Kotobukiya’s Pokémon figure series! Joining this time is protagonist Hilda (Touko) of Pokémon Black and White based on Ariga Hitoshi’s illustration. With her poofy ponytail and shorts, Hilda isn’t just cool, but also ready for action! The molding brings out her muscles and also gives fans a chance

A beautiful colored face powder based on the Silver Crystal of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon is being released on Premium Bandai! The case features a transparent bottom that lets you see the powder pearls inside. The color of the lid is based on Princess Serenity’s home, Silver Millenium, bringing the series to life. It looks

The first in the trilogy of Code Geass compilation movies is set for release in Japanese cinemas this October. The newly key visual features Lelouch in the center surrounded by the supporting characters. In addition to releasing the new artwork, a trailer for the upcoming movie has also been added to the official website. Fans

The second in Bandai’s series of high quality, 1/8th scale articulated Variable Action Heroes DX action figures will be Naruto Shippuden‘s Kakashi! Designed for flexibility, the figure comes with a series of optional accessories including an interchangeable laughing face and Sharingan eyes. Kakashi also has his favorite book “Icha Icha Paradise” (of course!) and effects

Fancy having tea with your favorite ladies from Re:Zero? Your wish will be coming true at a special event to be held at Tree Village inside Tokyo SKYTREE TOWN this November! Tree Village is an official shop that offers merchandise from five television stations: Nihon TV, TV Asahi, TBS, TV Tokyo and Fuji TV. In

Need something to brighten up your day? THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS Japanese Style Light Shade Project has now launched on Tokyo Otaku Mode Projects! These stunning light shades are themed around Sae Kobayakawa and Syuko Shiomi, two girls from Kyoto who make up idol unit Hagoromo Komachi in the famous mobile game THE IDOLM@STER: Cinderella

Universal Studios Japan has revealed that “Universal Cool Japan 2018” will be begin Jan. 19! The event was first held in 2015 to show the “coolness” of world-renowned Japanese entertainment brands. In addition to the upgraded versions of last year’s Detective Conan and Monster Hunter attractions, Sailor Moon and Final Fantasy were added to this

Accessory brand Liefel has teamed up with upcoming anime movie King of Prism: Pride the Hero for a new collection of jewellery items themed around the series. There are four items in the collection, inspired by Hayami Hiro, Nishina Kazuki, Kisaragi Louis, and Tachibana Yukinojo. The Hiro I am King of Prism Crown Necklace is

A collaborative cafe pairing the TV anime Fate/Apocrypha and Sega is opening on the 5th floor of Sega Akihabara on Oct. 14 called Sega Collab Cafe Fate/Apocrypha! Commemorating this, an early opening will be held at Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair for the Sega Collab Cafe Fate/Grand Order KYOMAF Branch Office ! There will be

Character commercials will be airing over the next 5 weeks for the upcoming anime DARLING in the FRANXX! The first of these aired on the night of Sept. 13 during the rebroadcast of Gurren Lagann, and it featured characters Hiro and Zero Two, as well as their mech FRANXX, the Strelizia. This original anime is

Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale will be premiering on an amazing 6,000 screens throughout China beginning on Sept. 15, 2017. The Sword Art Online series is based on the phenomenally popular light novel series by Kawahara Reki. Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale is set in a mysterious next-gen online game “Ordinal

Swimming anime movie Free! -Timeless Melody- Kizuna is set for release on DVD and Blu-ray on Nov. 1! Customers purchasing the DVD/blu-ray from the Newtype Anime Market will receive a bonus acrylic keychain (50x50mm) featuring an illustration of Nanase Haruka and Tachibana Makoto. To be released Nov. 1, the limited edition blu-ray retails for 6,500

In Oct., the continuation of Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Sata will dazzle fans in the form of a stage play! Titled the “Shimane Illuminati Saga,” it’ll be performed in Tokyo and Kobe from Oct. to Nov. While the audience might not give it much thought, pulling off a perfect performance includes hundreds of hours of practice

Arma Bianca has started accepting orders for three original Saiyuki Reload Blast items on Amnibus, a online shop specializing in character goods suitable for everyday use. The items are all made of cotton and are decorated with patterns used in the series, as well the characters. This soft line art T-shirt works both alone or

Your dreams of becoming a full-fledged Pokémon Trainer is close at hand with this Pokéball set from Premium Bandai! This set marks the second entry of the “Pokémon Ball Collection” series, eight balls having been recreated as gorgeous collector’s items. With the “Special 02” set, you’ll receive the Speed Ball, Level Ball, Lure Ball, Heavy

Juni Taisen, a TV anime premiering on Oct. 3, revealed a key visual featuring all 12 warriors on Sep. 12 to go with the title! Based on the 2015 light novel written by Nisio Isin ( Monogatari series) and illustrated by mangaka Nakamura Hikaru ( Arakawa Under the Bridge ), Juni Taisen depicts the battle

J-Pop legend Amuro Namie is to sing the new opening theme for the One Piece TV anime! The new opening, which will be titled “Hope”, is the third time Amuro has collaborated with One Piece following 2013’s “Fight Together”, and 2015’s “Black Make Up” which featured in the One Piece: Adventure of Nebulandia movie. The

Wake Up, Girls! New Chapter, the long awaited new season of the hit TV anime, has released a new PV ahead of broadcasts beginning on Oct. 9. The just released trailer features the voices of a few new additions to the show including Hayashi Ayumi, Morishima Otome, and Atsugi Itsuka as well as familiar faces

Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale is released on Blu-ray/DVD on Sept. 27 and Animate stores across Japan will be hosting a special celebratory event in which fans can battle a boss and get a reward from Virtual Idol Yuna. On Sept. 26, 27, 30, and Oct. 1, different bosses will appear on stage in each

2 entirely new films are opening in the Hibike! Euphonium series in 2018, but before that, an online announcement video for the film Hibike! Euphonium the Movie ~Todoketai Melody~ was released! Hibike! Euphonium is a Kyoto Animation anime following high school girls who have been swept away by wind instruments. ~Todoketai Melody~, which is set

A key visual and new PV have been revealed for the upcoming fall anime Imouto sae Ireba ii., as well as broadcast details! Imouto sae Ireba ii. is a romantic comedy centered around Hashima Itsuki, a novelist who only writes books themed around younger sisters. The original series is serialized in Gagaga Bunko (Shogakukan), and