Devilman Crybaby, an upcoming anime adaptation based on Nagai Go’s manga Devilman, revealed its second PV along with the main cast! The anime’s script will be written by Okouchi Ichiro from Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress and directed by Yuasa Masaaki, known for titles like Mind Game, Ping Pong the Animation, The Tatami Galaxy, and

Hozuki no Reitetsu ( Hozuki’s Coolheadedness ) is a hit series currently serialized in Morning, with more than 10,000,000 copies printed. The 2nd season of its anime adaptation is also set to air in October, and a key visual and video with details have also been released including news about the themes! Jigoku no Sata

Donten ni Warau: Gaiden ~Ketsubetsu, Yamainu no Chikai~ ( Laughing Under the Clouds ~Farewell, Oath of the Yamainu~ ), the first part of the anime film trilogy premiering on Dec. 2, revealed a project visual, screen shots, and its main staff! The teaser visual depicts the three Kumo brothers along with Kinjo Shirasu, members of

A collaboration between the upcoming film Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution and the creative clothing store L.H.P. will take place in six stores across Japan starting Aug. 11~! Six stores in Harajuku, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Nagoya, and Osaka will transform into a wonderful Eureka Seven landscape, completely with character cutouts, background pictures, and creation materials. To keep the

It’s that time of year again – Wonder Festival, the largest figure expo in the entire world! This incredible event attracts novices and experts, manufacturers and creators alike to show off their best new figures! There’s a huge variety, as well, which complements the diversity of anime fans nowadays. The 2017 Summer expo has set

At long last, it’s time to admire the best of the best from summer’s Wonder Festival 2017! This event is the largest figure expo in the world, and there’s no better place to see the latest figures, some of which you can even pre-order! In particular, this event hosts a lot of individual creators. Because

Square Enix announced more developments about their upcoming fantasy mixed media project Dia Horizon! The official novel adaptation by the game’s original scenario writer Mikawa Ghost already began serialization on Kadokawa’s web novel page Kakuyomu. You can also enjoy a 4-koma web manga introducing the characters and story on the Dia Horizon Portal with new

Amidst the usual pantheon of heroes, monsters, and aliens that take over San Diego Comic-Con, one well-known plumber somersaulted his way into the fray! That’s right, Mario and Nintendo were present at this year’s SDCC, held from July 19 – 23. Dozens of Nintendo Switch consoles lined Nintendo’s booth demoing the latest installment in the

The opening date for the live-action film Donten ni Warau starring Fukushi Sota has been moved to Mar. 21, 2018. A teaser and intermission video have also both been released! Donten ni Warau is based on a manga of the same name by Karakara Kemuri that was serialized in Mag Garden’s Monthly Comic Avarus. Set

July 28 was a special date for fans of Steins;Gate, as this is the day the time machine crashed in Akihabara as well as the start of the Steins;Gate World Line 2017-2018 Project! They announced various projects starting with the anime adaptation of Steins;Gate 0, for which they already revealed a teaser visual featuring a

The beloved Asuna from Kawahara Reki’s Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale is the newest and cutest figure from Chara-Ani~! Releasing in Oct. 2017, this particular figure is modeled after the real Yuuki Asuna rather than just her in-game avatar. Here, Yuuki strikes a youthful pose, eagerly showing off the summer version of her uniform! Positively

An Owarimonogatari anime special will air on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13! Fans can enjoy seven new episodes back-to-back, plus a new ending theme called “SHIORI” by ClariS! The special will be broadcast on Tokyo MX, Abema TV, BS11, Tochigi TV, and GTV. Check out the video below for a sneak peek at both the

Megahouse is expanding their chibi Petit Chara! Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon series based on the beloved characters of Sailor Moon to include the Outer Senshi in their latest Petit Chara! Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Christmas Special release! Pre-orders opened on July 28 on MegaTrea Shop and other sites, and they’ll be released this November. This

2017 marks the 30th anniversary of Max Factory, the figure manufacturing company. Their prominent “figma” brand will also be welcoming its 10th anniversary next year. In this momentous year, Max Factory will play a lead role in the Wonder Festival figure exhibition that is scheduled for July 30, and the company appears to be very

A fun event for the upcoming live-action film JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable was held at Yebisu Garden Place on July 26! There, approximately 550 excited fans packed into the venue to see the main cast and director Miike Takashi assemble on stage to give their thoughts on the film! The cast included actors

Kimi no Na wa. broke box office records across the world when it was released in cinemas, and now along with the DVD & blu-ray released on July 26, you can spend some time taking a closer look at your favorite scenes with a luxury art book! Released on Aug. 2 and retailing for 2,800

As a part of plans to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon, a Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon 25th Anniversary Commemorative Classic Concert will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre on Aug. 2 and 3. There will also be an exhibition area where you can check out Q-pot. x Bishoujo Senshi Sailor

For the past week, Code Geass fans have been buzzing with anticipation about the mysterious countdown posted on its official Twitter, and now the big announcement has finally been made! The first compilation film, titled Lelouch of the Revolution: Koudou, will be released on 21 Oct. 2017. The second, Lelouch of the Revolution: Handou will

While we’re dealing with this sweltering summer heat, there’s nothing better than some cold and creamy ice cream! We’re not talking about a basic chocolate or vanilla cone, though. We’re sharing with you some of the most incredible ice cream treats available around Japan this summer. Prepare your sweet tooth for what’s to come! Let’s

Megumi Ogata has truly been at the front of the battlefield as a voice actress, known for her roles in works like Yu Yu Hakusho, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and recently the Danganronpa series. Now, she’s celebrating her 25 years in the industry with a commemorative album that’s being produced through

A new Touken Ranbu musical will be hitting stages across Japan later this year! Musicals and live shows based off of the popular browser and mobile game Touken Ranbu: Online have been sporadically performed since 2015, both in Japan and in other countries such as China, India, and France. A large part of their success

Mashima Hiro’s fantasy manga Fairy Tail‘s finally came to an end in this week’s edition of Weekly Shonen Jump – but that’s not the last we’ll be seeing of Natsu and the guild! The final season of Fairy Tail will air in 2018, having been serialized for 11 amazing years. In 2009 and 2014, the

Marriage can definitely be a difficult venture. They say that couples should have good luck if they choose June for a wedding, but surely it’s mostly about picking a great partner, right? A recent poll covered the ten best male anime characters to marry, but it’s only fair that we find out who the top

Everyone has their favorite crushes in just about every anime, but it takes more than a great face to make true marriage material. Will they bring you soup when you’re sick? Surprise you with DVDs of your favorite anime? With that in mind, it’s time for a poll: who would make the best husband in

Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions the Movie: Take on Me doesn’t hit theaters until Jan. 2018, but don’t fret – there’s a new trailer to enjoy until then! Those who have the opportunity to watch in Japan might also want to think about pre-ordering their tickets. As with a lot of movie promotions, those who

It’s been a tough time for fans of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., but that’s about to come to an end! The hilarious supernatural gag series by Asou Shuuichi will be airing its second season sometime in 2018. The surprise announcement was made on July 23 at a The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

Popular smartphone game Cocktail Prince has broken the 150,000 registrations threshold but they aren’t just going to celebrate by kicking back with a drink – they’ve announced a special campaign to help see them through to 200,000! As a special thank you for helping to break 150,000 users, Cocktail Prince is giving away 2000 yen

The anime adaptation of the manga series It’s Difficult to Love an Otaku will premiere in Apr. 2018! A romantic comedy written by Fujita, the story follows the budding relationship of two awkward otaku after they reconnect as adults. Both exceptionally awkward, Momose Narumi is a fujoshi, while Nifuji Hirotaka is a game otaku! The

Welcome to the fourth interview in our Art of Figure Making series. This time we spoke with Akashi Tatsuhiko, founder of MEDICOM TOY, about his start in the industry, his way of management, the vision which led to BE@RBRICK, and more! About Your Job at MEDICOM TOY-What kind of duties are you responsible for at

2018 might still seem a long way off, but you can start planning for the wonderful year ahead already thanks to these stylish Sailor Moon themed diaries. There are two different designs available, Sailor Moon and Icon. The Sailor Moon design has an elegant gold silhouette on the front. You’ll also find a collage of