P.A. Works has released three new collaboration visuals for its upcoming Na-nare Hana-nare original TV anime series, highlighting several famous tourist attractions in Gunma prefecture. The visual highlights attractions in the cities of Numata, Takasaki, and Maebashi. The anime is scheduled to premiere in Japan in July 2024. The first visual showcases Shion Tanizaki and…
The Plus-Sized Elf TV anime adaptation has gotten its first trailer, which introduces the main cast and shows the main heroine snacking on fries. Plus-Sized Elf is based on the manga by Synecdoche, which began its serialization in 2016. It was originally published by Wani Books, but became an Akita Shoten title near its end….
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies anime adaptation has received a new, “Side Magical Girl” trailer. It introduces viewers to the titular magical girl Byakuya, who takes on regular part-time jobs when she’s not saving the world, and previews her magical girl transformation. There are also a few new cast…
Streaming platform iQIYI has announced its lineup of Spring 2024 anime titles. Here’s what it’s offering to its viewers this anime season: • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc (iQIYI SEA, Hong Kong, and Taiwan)• That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 (iQIYI Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan)• My Hero…
Idea Factory International is releasing an English-subtitled version of the supernatural otome visual novel 9 R.I.P. this year. The Nintendo Switch title was launched in Japan last June. Idea Factory will also offer a limited edition version (the contents will be revealed later) through the IFI NA and European online stores. Whether it’s the standard…
A new teaser trailer has been revealed for the first part of the Yamato yo Towa ni: REBEL 3199 anime project. The 26-episode anime will premiere as seven theatrical films in Japan, starting with the first part titled “Kuro no Shinryaku” on July 19, 2024. Naomichi Yamato (Macross Delta: Zettai Live!!!!!! assistant director) is directing…
The Cannes Film Festival announced today that Studio Ghibli will receive an Honorary Palme d’Or at this year’s festivities, marking the first time the award has been given to a collective studio. Cannes recognized the efforts of directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, who embodied the studio’s “fresh wind on animated film” over the past…
GKIDS has announced the acquisition of the North American theatrical rights to Mamoru Oshii‘s Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence 2004 anime film. A new 4K restoration of the film will premiere at the Chicago Critic’s Film Festival, followed by a nationwide release this Summer 2024 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Ghost in the Shell…
Voice actresses Aoi Yuki and Mai Nakahara are joining the voice cast of the upcoming No Longer Allowed In Another World TV anime series. The anime is scheduled to premiere in Japan sometime in July 2024. Yuki has been cast as the voice of Warderia, while Nakahara will voice Isha. They join a voice cast that…
At the start of the year, Japan’s Noto Peninsula was struck by an earthquake. On of the cities on the peninsula is Ishikawa Prefecture’s Nanao City, the setting for Makoto Ojiro‘s Insomniacs After School manga. As a form of support, an Insomniacs After School event will be held in Nanao from May 3 to June…