Olivia Lynn, Author at Haruhichan Network - Anime news and more!

Yuri!! On Ice Gets Official Perfume and Soap

On November 30, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

Possibly the hottest anime this season, Yuri!! on Ice, is getting its very own line of fragrances thanks to the Japanese hygiene company, COZY WAVE.The products will include original fabric sprays featuring the characters Yuri, Victor, and Yuri (top), as well as special Yuri!! on Ice body washes, al...

Official Sailor Moon Condoms, and They’re Government-Issued!

On November 30, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

In the fight against STDs and STIs the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has teamed up with Sailor Moon. This partnership has resulted in an official campaign which includes the distribution of Sailor Moon-themed condoms. The campaign's mission is to spread awareness for sexually-tra...

Pokemon Sun & Moon Games Are the Best Pre-Selling Games in Nintendo History

On November 1, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

Last Thursday Nintendo revealed that its upcoming new entry to the renowned Pokemon series, Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon, are the best pre-selling games in the company's history. The game's "Special Demo Version" is the most downloaded demo in the Nintendo 3DS eShop's history. Having played the demo...

K-On! Theme Song Recreated with Tesla Coil

On October 6, 2016October 6, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

This video features a Tesla coil, a form of induction coil for producing high-frequency alternating currents, was used to produce discharges set to one of the opening songs of the moe anime K-On! The combination of impressive science mixed with anime is electrifying otaku everywhere! https://www....

Persona 5’s Real World Locations

On September 29, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

Persona 5 is set in Tokyo, and with all the teasers and videos being released for the next big hit in the Persona franchise, it seems that many fans have found some of the real areas where locations in the game were modeled after. One of the locations that peaked the interest of fans was Yongenjaya...

Senran Kagura Celebrates 5th Year Anniversary with New Game Tease

On September 28, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

The Senran Kagura franchise is celebrating its 5th year anniversary, and Marvelous launched an anniversary website for the busty ninja action series. In addition to comments from the producer, Kenichiro Takaki and other members of the staff, the site offers a brief overview of the Senran Kagura ga...

SG/ZH School Girl/Zombie Hunter TGS 2016 Trailer

On September 27, 2016September 28, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

D3 Publisher has released a debut trailer for SG/ZH School Girl/Zombie Hunter, its upcoming action shooting game for the PlayStation 4, developed by Tamsoft. The game is set in the world of Onechanbara and sees a group of high school girls trapped in their school during a zombie outbreak. SG/Z...

At This Japanese Bar, Drink and Play in a Ball Pit

On September 27, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

As a kid I remember going to Chuck E. Cheese and jumping in their ball pit, swimming in the colorful array of plastic balls. Something about it was so appealing, and still is. A new bar called Ball Pool Bar Drive in Osaka has recreated that feeling for adults. Earlier this year a pop-up ball pit ba...

Pokemon Generations Anime Telling Pokemon Game Stories to Launch on Youtube

On September 18, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

The Pokemon Company International announced on Tuesday that it will launch a series of three to five minute animated shorts titled Pokemon Generations on its YouTube channel. The first two episodes of the series will debut on Friday, September 16 at 12:00p.m. EDT. The series will have 18 episodes ...

Nioh Makes Its Worldwide Debut for the PlayStation 4 on February 9, 2017

On September 18, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

Nioh is described by players as a kind of demon, samurai action mixed with Dark Souls-like combat and atmosphere that sucks you into the feudal era of Japan. Koei Tecmo announced a worldwide launch date during Sony's press conference earlier this week. Nioh comes to the PlayStation 4 on February 9...

Pokemon Sun & Moon TV Anime’s 1st Promo Video and Artwork

On September 18, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

The official website for Pokemon Sun & Moon's TV anime teaser website opened on Thursday and posted a promotional video and visual. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_2ADXIyEa4 The promo states that the Pokemon television anime "dives into a new series" with "big adventures in the Alola region!...

Top 10 Anime That Japanese Fans Don’t Want You to Know They Enjoy

On September 18, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

We all have our guilty pleasures or things that would seem embarrassing to like, so we keep these things to ourselves. For anime fans, it's watching an anime series that doesn't quite fit their persona. Japanese website, Sirabee, recently polled their readers on which anime they don't want to be ca...

Become a Pokemon Master with These Pokemon Burgers!

On August 25, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

Hashtag Burgers is driving a new burger restaurant, Down N' Out, in the Sydney CBD that serves "Pokeburgers" in addition to their original menu choices. The burgered characters are the cute generation one starters, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle. According to Mashable Australia, Hashtag Burg...

Japanese Cat Can’t Sleep until It Talks with Its Owner

On August 19, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

This sleepy kitty's adorably well-timed meow responses are convincing the world that he understands Japanese. Who doesn't love cat videos? They give us a taste of a life free of responsibilities; getting taken care of, spoiled, napping all day, it's the life we all wish we could live. This cute c...

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Sailor Moon Fan Project Returns to Remake a Full Episode with over 300 Animators

On August 8, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

It's been just a little over two years since the first Moon Animate Make-Up Sailor Moon fan project debuted. The same team has released a sequel with even more fan participation. This project crowd-sourced over 300 animators to come together to re-animate season 2, episode 68 of the classic Sailor M...

Clannad Creator Jun Maeda Needs Heart Transplant

On August 6, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

Revered Key writer, Jun Maeda (the man behind the heart-breaking classics like Clannad and Kanon, has revealed that he is in need of a heart transplant. This tragic event has tastelessly been compared to his other project, Angel Beats!, due to the resemblance of the sad circumstances. Maeda initi...

Elfen Lied Added to Netlflix UK

On August 6, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

The beloved classic that is Elfen Lied is added to the UK Netflix. This mix of thriller, horror, and fantasy is the perfect mesh to match the sinister story and wonderfully written characters. In a war between the Diclonius and the humans who are afraid of the power these creatures possess. The Di...

Pokemon Johto Edition of Monopoly

On July 28, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

Fans of both Pokemon and the famous board game, Monopoly, are in for a treat. USAopoly has listed Monopoly: Pokemon Johto Edition as "coming soon." The board game with feature iconic Pokemon, characters, and places from the Gold and Silver version of the game. What's included: 6 Collectible T...

Persona 5’s Latest Opening Animation

On July 22, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

Atlus' acclaimed Persona series' sequel, Persona 5, is coming to PS4 and PS3 in Japan on September 15, 2016 (to PS4 in North/South America on February 14, 2017). In preparation for its release, Atlus held a live event on NicoNico and revealed a bunch of footage, including a new opening animation ...

Pokemon Go Safety Campaign Started by Japanese Government

On July 22, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

An information poster was made by a Japanese government cyber security organization detailing the dangers players face when exploring the world of Pokemon Go, anticipating its eventual release in its home country. The National Center of Invident readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) pos...

Pokemon Go Reportedly Helping People with Depression

On July 13, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

Since Pokemon Go released, its been dominating our lives. We've been able to walk around, collect Pokemon, meet new people, discover things about our hometowns we never knew before. As it turns out, there may be unexpected benefits for people suffering from mental health conditions. Psychologist...

Make Your Own Visual Novels with Visual Novel Maker!

On July 9, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

The same company known for publishing the RPGMaker series, Degica, has revealed their latest endeavor, this time offering novice designers to create their very own visual novels while also giving the opportunity to send their games overseas and hopefully boost the genre's popularity. We can only hop...

Hunter X Hunter on Another Indefinite Hiatus

On July 7, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

This year's 31st issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine is announcing on Monday that Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga will be going on another indefinite hiatus. The magazine will also announce a resumption date for the manga when it has been decided. The manga had resumed in Apri...

Pokemon GO Is Now Available in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand

On July 7, 2016 by Olivia Lynn

Trainers, it's time to stock up on Pokeballs and get out there, because Pokemon GO has been officially released! You can pick up this free app on iOS via the App Store and Android via Google Play in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. The Niantic-Labs developed smartphone game will allo...

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