From the popular strategy eroge game Eiyuu*Senki GOLD, comes this highly detailed 1/4th scale figure of Percival. She is shown wearing her signature white gold trimmed bunny costume while striking a rather sexy pose. Oyari Ashito’s charming character design has been transformed into a large 1/4th scale figure by FREEing.
Eiyuu*Senki GOLD – Percival 1/4 Figure – Pre-orders are currently available on JList and is scheduled to be released in August 2015.
Oricon have released the weekly anime Blu-ray and CD rankings for March 16th – 22nd. Here are the sales results:
Rank / This week’s sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles
Blu-ray
*1. 11,347 11,347 Free!: Eternal Summer Vol.7
*2. *9,409 *9,409 Haikyuu!! Vol.9
*3. *9,267 *9,267 Omoide no Marnie
*4. *6,604 *6,604 Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru Vol.4
*5. *6,544 *6,544 Shingeki no Kyojin Movie 1: Guren no Yumiya Limited Edition
*6. *5,445 *5,445 Aldnoah.Zero Vol.6 Limited Edition
*7. *3,924 *3,924 Psycho-Pass 2 Vol.4
*8. *3,464 *3,464 Yowamushi Pedal: Grande Road Vol.3
*9. *2,199 *2,199 Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu LOVE! Vol.1
10. *2,030 *2,030 Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A Blu-ray Special Box Limited Edition
11. *1,907 *1,907 Happiness Charge PreCure! Movie: Ningyou no Kuni no Ballerina Special Edition
12. *1,857 21,262 Persona 3 the Movie 2: Midsummer Knight’s Dream Limited Edition
13. *1,385 *1,385 Ore, Twintails ni Narimasu. Vol.4
14. *1,224 *1,224 Akame ga Kill! Vol.6
15. *1,134 *1,134 Ai Tenchi Muyou! Vol.3
16. *1,104 *1,104 Busou Shinki Blu-ray BOX
(cut-off 1,104)
DVD
*1. 12,094 *12,094 Omoide no Marnie
*2. *7,942 **7,942 Haikyuu!! Vol.9
*3. *7,041 **7,041 Free!: Eternal Summer Vol.7
*4. *3,416 *63,340 Stand By Me Doraemon Limited Edition
*5. *3,310 **3,310 Yowamushi Pedal: Grande Road Vol.3
*6. *3,216 **3,216 Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu LOVE! Vol.1
*7. *3,104 **3,104 Kamiusagi Rope: Warau Asa ni wa Fuku Kitaru tte Maji ssuka!? Vol.6
*8. *3,069 **3,069 Kamiusagi Rope: Warau Asa ni wa Fuku Kitaru tte Maji ssuka!? Vol.7
*9. *2,896 **2,896 Gudetama Anime
10. *2,860 **2,860 Shingeki no Kyojin Movie 1: Guren no Yumiya Limited Edition
11. *1,040 **1,040 Happiness Charge PreCure! Movie: Ningyou no Kuni no Ballerina Special Edition
12. *1,024 **1,024 Shingeki no Kyojin Movie 1: Guren no Yumiya Regular Edition
13. **,906 ***,906 Psycho-Pass 2 Vol.4
14. **,900 ***,900 Aldnoah.Zero Vol.6 Limited Edition
15. **,715 *22,451 Kaguya-hime no Monogatari
16. **,546 *28,687 Tonari no Totoro
17. **,500 **2,370 Orenchi no Furo Jijou Special Edition
18. **,474 **3,719 Persona 3 the Movie 2: Midsummer Knight’s Dream Limited Edition
19. **,471 ***,471 Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru Vol.4
20. **,396 ***,396 Happiness Charge PreCure! Movie: Ningyou no Kuni no Ballerina Regular Edition
21. **,341 ***,341 Cardfight!! Vanguard: Legion Mate-hen Vol.7
22. **,330 ***,330 Sengoku Musou Vol.1 Limited Edition
23. **,320 ***,320 Akame ga Kill! Vol.6
(cut-off 320)
CD Single
*4. 18,198 18,198 The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls Animation Project 02 Memories by LOVE LAIKA [Minami Nitta (CV: Aya Suzaki) x Anastasia (CV: Sumire Uesaka)]
29. *2,236 48,513 Kantai Collection: KanColle ED “Fubuki” by Shiena Nishizawa
31. *2,215 51,944 Kantai Collection: KanColle OP “Mi-iro” by AKINO from bless4
41. *1,410 58,310 The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls Animation Project 01 “Star!!” by Cinderella Project
43. *1,338 26,227 Doraemon: Nobita’s Space Heroes ED “360°” by miwa
44. *1,326 *1,326 Diamond no Ace Character Song Series Vol.9 Mei Narumiya “GET TO THE TOP” by Mei Narumiya (CV: Yuki Kaji)
45. *1,236 *1,236 Sengoku Musou Character Song Vol.2 Mitsunari Ishida (Arishi Hi yo Tokoshie ni) by Mitsunari Ishida (CV: Eiji Takamoto)
49. *1,089 *1,089 Diamond no Ace Character Song Series Vol.10 Raichi Todoroki “GOLD MINE” by Raichi Todoroki (CV: Kensho Ono)
54. **,990 57,842 Nanatsu no Taizai OP “Seven Deadly Sins” by MAN WITH A MISSION
58. **,959 *5,949 Gundam Build Fighters Try OP “Just Fly Away” by EDGE of LIFE
62. **,908 18,183 Tokyo Ghoul √A ED “Kisetsu wa Tsugitsugi Shindeiku” by Amazarashi
65. **,811 *6,193 Go! Princess Precure OP/ED Theme Song Single (Miracle GO! Princess Precure / Dreaming☆Princess Precure) by Karin Isobe / Rie Kitagawa
79. **,681 *1,921 Precure All Stars Movie: Haru no Carnival♪ Theme Song Single “Ima Kokokara / 39 Fairies” by Precure All Stars / Morning Musume ’15 / Yuka Uchiyae
83. **,661 **,661 Kamisama Hajimemashita 2nd Season Character Song 05 ~Kurama Tengu☆Otoko Matsuri~ [Kurama Futatengu (Jirou (CV: Wataru Hanano) & Suirou (CV: Daisuke Hirakawa)
89. **,600 *7,017 Ansatsu Kyoushitsu (TV) OP “Seishun Satsubatsu-ron” by 3-nen E-gumi Utatan
90. **,586 *7,505 Koufuku Graffiti ED “Egao ni Naru” by Ryou Machiko (CV: Rina Satou) & Kirin Morino (CV: Asuka Oogame)
92. **,558 *3,926 Nanatsu no Taizai ED “Season” by Alisa Takigawa
93. **,551 *9,848 Dog Days 3 ED “Stay With Me” by Yui Horie
98. **,522 18,176 Aldnoah.Zero 2nd Season OP “&Z” by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]
99. **,513 *2,405 Magic Kaito 1412 ED “Koi no Jumyou” by Galileo Galilei
100. *,504 91,675 ”Fuyu ga Kureta Yokan” by BiBi [Eli Ayase (CV: Yoshino Nanjo), Maki Nishikino (CV: Pile), Nico Yazawa (CV: Sora Tokui) from μ’s]
(cut-off 504)
CD Album
*7. *8,744 **8,744 Haruka Tomatsu Harukarisk*Land (incl. Sword Art Online II OP “courage”)
21. *5,363 434,203 Sekai no Owari “Tree” (incl. Crayon Shin-chan Movie 21: Bakauma! B-Kyuu Gourmet Survival Battle!! ED “RPG”)
22. *4,370 **4,370 ”J-Anisong Kamikyoku Matsuri -Happiness-” by DJ Wa
24. *4,203 **4,203 Psycho-Pass Complete Original Soundtrack 2 by Soundtrack
25. *4,110 **4,110 Mikakunin de Shinkoukei Best Album “Mikakunin de Gasshoukei ~Shudaika Yarasou ja Nai no Yara Iroiro Haitteru no de, Tonikaku Kiitekudasai.~” by Various Artists
27. *3,208 **3,208 Pri Para Idol Song♪Collection by SoLaMi♡SMILE & Cosmo & Falulu by SoLaMi♡SMILE & Cosmo Kitajou & Falulu (CV: Himika Akaneya & Yuu Serizawa & Miyu Kubota & Nozomi Yamamoto & Chinatsu Akasaki)
38. *2,416 *32,764 LiSA “Launcher” (incl. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei OP “Rising Hope” and Sword Art Online II EDs “No More Time Machine” and “Shirushi”)
48. *1,912 *29,192 Leo Ieiri “20” (incl. Dragon Ball Kai (2014) ED “Junjou”)
55. *1,581 **1,581 THREE LIGHTS DOWN KINGS “ENERGIZER” (incl. Durarara!!x2 Shou ED “NEVER SAY NEVER”)
71. *1,171 *24,170 Goose house “Milk”
87. **,933 *66,115 MAN WITH A MISSION “5 Years 5 Wolves 5 Souls”
89. **,914 112,707 Love Live! μ’s Best Album Best Live! collection by μ’s
(cut-off 914)
View the previous week here.
Source: Oricon Youtaiju, MAL
Premium Bandai have revealed a new figure based on Yamcha’s Death Pose, which is based on the stillshot scene of Yamcha from the Dragonball Z series fallen on the ground after suffering a fatal injury in the battle against Saibaman, a relatively weak villain character. The figure will retail for 3,456 yen ($28.93) including tax.
The Yamcha’s Death Pose figure stands at 120mm (4.7″) tall and reservations start at 11:00 on the March 26 at 11:00am. The expected time-slot for shipping is May 29, 2015.
It was revealed at the ending scene of the final episode of the Kantai Collection anime that the series will get a sequel. The announcement was made at the end of episode 12 on Tokyo MX on Thursday with the text indicating “Sequel production confirmed!!”, more information will be announced at a later date.
Anime visual:
Kantai Collection is an anime adaptation of the popular online, card browser game Kantai Collection. The game launched in April last year and currently has more than 1.7 million players. The game centers around naval card battles, where naval ships are represented by “Fleet Girls”. The battles are automated for the most part, where the main meat of the game being the strategy, card collecting and grinding. The game is very popular, with a slew of merchandising being released after the game’s release; from table top games to manga, and light novels to this anime adaptation. A PlayStation Vita title is currently in production.
Kantai Collection anime synopsis from Haruhichan:
TV adaptation of the online browser card battle game.
Source: nekonotemo
Supergroupies, the popular Japanese anime inspired apparel and merchandise company recently released pictures of Sailor Moon themed Umbrellas to go on sale in July of this summer. These printed umbrellas feature designs based on Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Venus and finally, the Silver. Each Umbrella features the Senshi they are based on’s main color pattern with a cute bow and a golden charms of the senshi’s symbol hanging off of it. The beautiful Silver Millennium one features a different design featuring a printed design of the Moon Castle and Kingdom from the anime.
The senshi themed umbrellas start at 5,800 yen whereas the Silver Millennium one is 6,800 yen. The umbrellas are currently available for preorder on the SuperGroupies website.
Source – SuperGroupies, Sailor Moon Collectables
The official website of the TV anime adaptation of Fujino Oomori and Suzuhito Yasuda’s Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru no Darou ka? (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?) light novel series has revealed the air date, new visual and the second promotional video.
The anime will premiere on the following channels:
A brand new promotional video of the anime was also revealed and previews the Opening theme song of the anime, Hey World by Yuka Iguchi:
In addition to this, the anime’s website also revealed earlier the main cast members and the character designs of the anime. The main cast are as follows:
The first promotional video for the DanMachi anime was released at Comiket 87, which introduces the series’ world and main characters.
The staff that will be producing the anime were also revealed and includes:
The Opening theme song of the anime will be Hey World by Yuka Iguchi and the Ending theme will be Kanon Wakeshima’s RIGHT LIGHT RISE.
Latest visual:
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru no Darou ka?, also known as DanMachi for short, is a Japanese light novel series, written by Fujino Omori and illustrated by Suzuhito Yasuda. SB Creative has published six volumes since January 2013 under their GA Bunko imprint. It has received a spin-off light novel series and three manga adaptations. An anime television series adaptation by J.C.Staff is scheduled to air from April 2015.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru no Darou ka? synopsis from Haruhichan:
Commonly known as the “Dungeon,” the city of Orario possesses a huge labyrinth in the underground. Its strange name attracts excitement, illusions of honor, and hopes of romance with a pretty girl. In this city of dreams and desires, new adventurer Bell Cranel has his fateful encounter with the tiny Goddess Hestia.
Thus begins the story of a boy striving to become the best adventurer and a lonely goddess searching for followers both hoping to reach their goals and perhaps have some romance in the side.
The Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru no Darou ka? anime will be airing from April 4th at 1:05am JST on Tokyo MX during the Spring 2015 anime season.
You can visit the anime’s website here: http://danmachi.com/
And follow their Twitter: @danmachi_anime
Source – Anime News Network, Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru no Darou ka? Anime Website
Those following Tokyo Ghoul √A would know it’s been quite a riveting adventure thus far. Let’s take a break from the anime for a moment to admire the music video for its ending theme Kisetsu wa Tsugitsugi Shindeiku by Amazarashi (roughly translated to “Seasons Dying One After The Other”).
Warning: Video may be disturbing for some viewers
The video certainly follows through with the theme of the anime – depicting a young bespectacled woman eating what seems to be raw meat. A plain setting with a filter that grays out the entire scene, making it artistically drab – the existence of this girl as well as the meat, a sharp contrast with the background.
What slowly unfolds is a music video that’s almost as dark as the anime itself. She begins to eat and seems reluctant, but begins to enjoy it more and more. She becomes more voracious as the melodic tune plays and it ends in a way that can only be described as violently beautiful.
Another point that is interesting to note is that there are words seemingly 3D printed out of the meat pieces, and the girl bears a stark resemblance to one of the show’s pivotal female character’s, the binge eating ghoul, Rize. Slick editing, an interesting idea and modern technology all come together to make this unique piece of art.
Definitely one of the more edgy MVs to come out in recent times, it’s well worth a watch for fans of the series. Those following Tokyo Ghoul will also be interested to know the final episode of the season will be releasing this week, and can be found right here on Haruhichan.
Any thoughts on the music video? On the song itself? Let us know in the comments below! Until next time, Tomoki the Toronto Ghoul signing out!
From the popular anime adapation of Fumiaki Maruto’s harem and comedy light novel series Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata, comes a a new awesome figure of of the popular acclaimed writer, Utaha Kasumigaoka.
Not only is she showing off her wonderful legs while putting on black tights, we also get a glimpse of her cleavage thanks to the unbuttoned shirt.
Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata – Utaha Kasumigaoka 1/7 Figure – Pre-orders are currently available on JList and is scheduled to be released in October 2015.
The official website for the anime adaptation of Haruichi Furudate’s Haikyuu!! began streaming first promotional video for the first Haikyuu!! compilation film, Haikyuu!! Owari to Hajimari (Haikyuu!!: Ending and Beginning) on Sunday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3H8Wtvh_jQ
The first visual for the second season was also revealed and the second season is slated for October:
Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine also revealed that the Haikyuu!! anime will have two compilation films. The first film titled, Haikyuu!! Owari to Hajimari (Haikyuu!!: Ending and Beginning) whilst the second compilation film is titled, Haikyuu!! Shousha to Haisha (Haikyuu!!: Winners and Losers). There will also be a stage play adaptation of the series starting in November.
The second season of Haikyuu!! was previously announced last December in the Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine.
Haikyuu!! is a volleyball sports manga written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate. The Haikyuu!! debuted as a one shot manga that was released in Winter 2011 in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump Next! magazine and another one shot in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. After that the manga became a weekly series in the same magazine where to date a total of 13 compiled volumes have been released, with the 14th volume releasing on the 27th. A crossover chapter with Naoshi Komi’s Nisekoi manga was produced in July last year. An anime adaptation of Haikyuu!! was produced this August in theSummer 2014 anime season that ran for a total of 26 episodes. The series was directed by Susumu Mitsunaka (Cuticle Tantei Inaba) and produced by Production I.G (Ghost in the Shell, Kuroko’s Basketball).
Here is a synopsis from Haruhichan:
A chance event triggered Shouyou Hinata’s love for volleyball. His club had no members, but somehow persevered and finally made it into its very first and final regular match of middle school, where it was steamrolled by Tobio Kageyama, a superstar player known as “King of the Court.” Vowing revenge, Hinata applied to the Karasuno High School volleyball club… only to come face-to-face with his hated rival, Kageyama!
A tale of hot-blooded youth and volleyball from the pen of Haruichi Furudate!!
You can visit the anime’s website here: http://www.j-haikyu.com/anime/
And follow their Twitter: @animehaikyu_com
The official website for the upcoming anime adaptation of Nagaru Tanigawa and Puyo’s The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan (The Vanishing of Nagato Yuki-Chan) manga began streaming the first promotional video on Tuesday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO9-7su5fY0
The official website of the anime also revealed the details and covers about the first upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release of the anime. The first volume will release on June 26th with the Blu-ray costing ¥6,980 (~ $60 USD) and the DVD costing ¥5,980 (~ $50 USD), and both releases will contain:
Here is the BD cover:
And the DVD cover:
Here is the latest magazine visual of the anime that released in the recent issue of Newtype magazine:
The anime’s website has also revealed the first character design sheet of the anime’s main characters. The sheet showcases various expressions of the characters that may appear in the upcoming series. The first and newly released sheet is a gag sheet, showing all the comedic expressions:
The main character designs were earlier revealed for the main cast, which includes the voice actors and actresses from the original The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya returning to reprise their roles.
The supporting cast characters did not have their designs updated;
In addition to this, The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan was featured in the latest issue of Kadokawa Shoten’s Young Ace magazine which revealed many new staff members that will be production the anime series, they include:
The issue revealed many new staff members that will be production the anime series, they include:
The previously revealed staff:
Here is the first commercial for the anime:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2j73mr_yuki-chan-tvcm_tv
A new visual was also revealed in the February issue of NewType last month, March issue of NyanType and the April issue of NyanType:
The anime adaptation of the spin-off manga was made late last year. Anime store Docomo was revealed to be streaming the upcoming series, as well as the two other spin-off shows in the Haruhi franchise, The Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya and Nyoron Churuya-san.
The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan is a spin-off manga in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya franchise, where it stars the eponymous character Yuki Nagato. The series takes place in the alternate universe established in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya. The series is written and drawn by Puyo, which started in February 2010. To date, the series has a total of 5 volumes with the 6th volume releasing on December 26th this year.
There is very little information regarding the anime announcement of The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan, including whether or no Kyoto Animation will produce it. Two other spin-off manga were also produced into anime: The Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya and Nyoron Churuya-san.
The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan synopsis from Haruhichan:
Yuki Nagato, the shy president of the literature club, has never been very sure of herself around other people. But around Kyon, the only boy in the tiny, three-person club, Yuki finds herself faltering even more than usual. For Kyon, and for her precious club, Yuki must find her confidence and let her true personality shine! Enjoy taking a fresh look at your favorite characters in this brand-new story set in the world of The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya!
The upcoming anime adaptation of The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan will be airing from April 4th on Tokyo MX and AT-X during the Spring 2015 anime season for a total of 16 episodes. The first Blu-ray and DVD volume will release on June 26. More information about the anime will be revealed at AnimeJapan.
You can visit the anime’s website here: http://www.yukichan-anime.com/
And follow them on Twitter: @yukichan_anime
Kadokawa began streaming a promotional video for the seventh Blu-ray and DVD volume of Amagi Brilliant Park on Friday. The volume will include the 13th and final episode that aired on television, as well as an unspecified number of unaired episodes. The video features the song “Extra Magic Hour” by AKINO with bless4 which was used as Amagi Brilliant Park‘s opening theme.
The seventh Blu-ray and DVD will also include the “Waku Waku Mini Theater Rakugaki Backstage Sono 7” video, specially illustrated cases, special guide, stickers, and cast and staff commentaries. The limited-edition Blu-ray Disc release will cost 6,975 yen ($58), while the limited-edition DVD will cost 5,975 yen ($50).
The “Amagi Brilliant Park Kaien 30 Shunen Kinen Premium Event” (Amagi Brilliant Park Opening 30th Anniversary Commemorative Premium Event) will be held in Tokyo’s Kadokawa Cinema Shinjuku on April 26 at 7:00 p.m. The anime’s main voice cast members will attend the event, and tickets will cost 3,800 yen ($32).
Visual:
Amagi Brilliant Park is a Japanese light novel series written by Shoji Gatoh and illustrated by Yuka Nakajima. Fujimi Shobo has published five volumes since February 20, 2013, under their Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. There are three manga adaptations published by Fujimi Shobo and Kadokawa. A 13-episode anime television series adaptation by Kyoto Animation and directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto, who directed Hyouka and Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu – the latter is another anime based on Gatoh’s works, aired in Japan between October 6 and December 25, 2014.
Amagi Brilliant Park synopsis from Haruhichan:
The story centers around high school student Seiya Kanie, a self proclaimed genius with looks, intellect, and athletic ability. On a Sunday, a mysterious transfer student who carries a musket gun takes him to an old and deserted amusement park, Amagi Brilliant Park. He is told that if the park can’t attract 100,000 visitors in the next two weeks, it will be closed immediately. And thus the business comedy, Amagi Brilliant Park, begins!
Source: ANN
Aniplex began streaming a new TV spot on Monday for the second season anime adaptation of Naoshi Komi’s manga Nisekoi. The video previews the anime’s opening theme, “Rally Go Round” by LiSA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiAIX0Ii0as
A new visual was also revealed for the second season and Nisekoi Season 2 is scheduled premiere on April 10th.
Before the start of the anime, a special broadcast for the second season will be aired on April 3rd on Tokyo MX at 11:30pm JST. The contents of the special broadcast has yet to be revealed. In the following week, the second season ofNisekoi will officially start on the same channel on April 10th at 11:30pm JST. It will then air on BS11 and MBS from the 15th at 1:00am JST and 2:30am JST respectively.
In year’s 14th issue of Shueisha’s Shonen Jump magazine they also revealed that Kotori Koiwai (Renge Miyauchi from Non Non Biyori) will join the cast of the second season anime adaptation of Naoshi Komi’s Nisekoi manga as Fuu.
A brand new visual for the second season anime adaptation of Naoshi Komi’s Nisekoi manga was also revealed in the latest issue of Gigazine and Animate TV’s Anime Guide. Nisekoi Season 2 will be airing this April.
The anime’s second season will feature the debut of Haru Onodera, Kosaki Onodera’s younger sister, voiced by Ayane Sakura (Natsumi Koshigaya from Non Non Biyori). The website released the first visual for Haru:
Nisekoi is a manga series that originally started off as a one shot from Naoshi Komi that released in January 2011. Komi then released the manga as a full series later on in the year, when it appeared in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. Since 2011, 12 volumes have been released for the romantic comedy. Additionally a voiced comic has also been published and a light novel series. Viz Manga has also picked up the series late 2013 for English localisation, announcing that the chapters would be translated and released in Viz’s Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha. A anime adaptation of the manga aired from January this year and ended in May. The anime is produced by studio Shaft (Bakemonogatari, Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica).
Nisekoi synopsis from Haruhichan:
“Raku Ichijou is an average high school student. He also happens to be the sole heir to the head of a Yakuza Family called the Shuei-gumi. Ten years ago, Raku made a promise… a secret promise with a girl he met. They promised one another that they will “get married when they reunite.” Since then, Raku never let go of the pendant the girl gave him.
Then one day, a beautiful girl named Chitoge Kirisaki transfers into Raku’s class. Their chemistry was more than off. There was not a moment where they were not fighting. But by a weird turn of events, Raku and Chitoge agree to become fake lovers. Although his heart is really interested in his classmate Kosaki Onodera, Raku must continue pretending to be Chitoge’s boyfriend.”
The second season of the Nisekoi anime will be airing this April, during the Spring 2015 anime season. Further information about the series will be revealed in the upcoming weeks.
Dont forget to visit the anime’s official website here: http://www.nisekoi.jp/
And follow the Nisekoi series on Twitter: @nisekoi_k
A new trailer for the upcoming 2015 TV anime series based on Hideaki Sorachi’s action comedy manga Gintama was streamed last weekend. The new trailer previews the opening theme “Day x Day” by Blue Encount.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsZ3mS2yACg
The first trailer for Gintama 2015:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Hm7zHZqiE
In addition to this, the main staff was also revealed earlier:
Gintama 2015 visual:
Gintama, is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Hideaki Sorachi and serialized, beginning on December 8, 2003, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. Set in Edo which has been conquered by aliens named Amanto, the plot follows life from the point of view of samurai Gintoki Sakata, who works as a freelancer alongside his friends Shinpachi Shimura and Kagura in order to pay the monthly rent. Sorachi added the science fiction setting to develop characters to his liking after his editor suggested doing a historical series.
The series has been adapted into an original video animation (OVA) by Sunrise and was featured at Jump Festa 2006 Anime Tour in 2005. This was followed by a full anime series titled Gintama that premiered in 2006 and continued until 2010. After a small hiatus, Gintama returned under the name Gintama (2011) and aired until March 26, 2012 with a total of 51 episodes. After another small hiatus, Gintama returned under the name Gintama’ Enchousen with a total of 13 episodes which aired from October 4, 2012 to March 28th, 2013. It also inspired two movies, Gintama: Shinyaku Benizakura-hen and Gintama: Kanketsu-hen – Yorozuya yo Eien Nare. Weekly Shonen Jump’s 33rd issue had teased that the manga is celebrating over a decade of serialization with “OOO” (an unrevealed term that can be spelled with three Japanese syllables).
Gintama synopsis from Haruhichan:
Life isn’t easy in feudal Japan… especially since the aliens landed and conquered everything! Oh sure, the new health care is great, but the public ban on the use of swords has left a lot of defeated samurai with a difficult decision to make concerning their future career paths! This is especially true if, as in the case of Gintoki Sakata, they’re not particularly inclined towards holding a day job, which is why Gintoki’s opted for the freelance route, taking any job that’s offered to him as long as the financial remuneration sounds right. Unfortunately, in a brave new world filled with stray bug-eyed monsters, upwardly mobile Yakuza and overly ambitious E.T. entrepreneurs, those jobs usually don’t pay as well as they should for the pain, suffering and indignities endured!
Bandai Visual began streaming the first promotional video for the upcoming anime adaptation of ONE and Yuusuke Murata’s One Punch-Man manga on Sunday. The promotional video was previewed at the AnimeJapan 2015 event last weekend. One Punch-Man will debut this October.
It was also revealed that One Punch Man will be airing from October and some of the cast were also revealed:
Staff
Here is the first visual for the anime:
The anime itself was announced in this week’s issue of Shueisha’s Young Jump magazine. Murata stated that the news brought him extremely happy and wanted to post on Twitter, but was unable to and withheld any additional comments. ONE mentioned that he was attending meetings about the anime’s production.
A promotional video has been released last month promoting the manga:
Here is a synopsis of the series from Haruhichan:
In this new action-comedy, everything about a young man named Saitama screams “AVERAGE,” from his lifeless expression, to his bald head, to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking fellow doesn’t have your average problem… He’s actually a superhero that’s looking for tough opponents! The problem is, every time he finds a promising candidate he beats the snot out of them in one punch. Can Saitama finally find an evil villain strong enough to challenge him? Follow Saitama through his hilarious romps as he searches for new bad guys to challenge!
The One Punch-Man anime has been reported to be airing from October during the Fall/Autumn 2015 anime season. Further information will be revealed at the series panel during AnimeJapan on March 21st and the 22nd, where the staff, cast and first PV will be unveiled.
You can visit the anime’s website here: http://onepunchman-anime.net/
And follow its Twitter here: @opm_anime
During the AnimeJapan 2015 event the promotional video for the upcoming Spring 2015 short anime, Super Short Comics, as well as the key visuals/cut scenes from the PV was revealed. The anime is scheduled to have 8 episodes.
Promotional Video:
Key Visuals:
Cast includes:
*There are two voice actors under the same name, this will be updated soon.
Staff:
NHN Play Art, announced on Friday that five manga series from Comico, a free manga smartphone app by NHN Play Art, will be receiving an anime adaptation. The list includes ReLIFE by Sou Yayoi, Momokuri by Kurose, Nambaka by Shou Futamata,Super Short Comics by Kyuu Amekawa and Nar Doma by Kaite Meetoru.
Super Short Comics is a parody, comedy web manga. It was published on September 21, 2014. There are currently 20 chapters as of February 15, 2015. There is no compiled manga volume for this series as well.
Read Super Short Comics in Japanese for free on Comico here.
Synopsis of Super Short Comics from Haruhichan:
A manga about the characters’ superiously random, hilarious and absurd everyday life.
Source – GYAO!
The official Tumblr account and official anime website for the upcoming anime adaptation of Masuda Eiji’s vampire romantic-comedy manga series, Jitsu wa Watashi wa (The Truth Is I Am…), launched yesterday. It revealed the cast and staff for the anime as well as the key visual. The anime is slated to air this Summer 2015.
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The ninth issue of Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shounen Champion magazine this year announced that mangaka Masuda Eiji’s Jitsu wa Watashi wa manga has been green-lit for an anime adaptation.
Jitsu wa Watashi wa is a manga written and illustrated by Matsuda Eiji. It has been serialized in Akita Shoten’s shounen manga magazine, Weekly Shounen Champion since 2013 and has been collected into ten tankoubon volumes.
Jitsu wa Watashi wa synopsis from Haruhichan:
Meet Kuromine Asahi, “the man who can’t lie,” On the way home, he just learned an important secret. That his crush, Shiragami Youko, is actually a vampire!
Can Asahi actually keep her secret?
It’s a fun, clumsy, one of a kind vampire romantic comedy!
More information will be released in the near future.
Official Anime Website: http://jitsuwata.tv/
Official Twitter Account: @jitsuwata_anime
Official Hashtag: #jw_anime
Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler) is a well known manga series written and illustrated by Yana Toboso. It’s about a demonic butler and the contract he has formed with the youngest heir of a noble family to serve until his tasks are complete.
The marvelous bishounen designs of Grell Sutcliffe from Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus have been reproduced in figure form by Kotobukiya.
Kuroshitsuji: Book of Circus – Grell Sutcliffe 1/8 Figure ARTFX J – Pre-orders are currently available on JList and is scheduled to be released in August 2015.
With all the excitement of AnimeJapan 2015, this weekend fans of the popular magical-girl themed Puella Magi Madoka Magica series and yuri can rejoice as Aniplex have revealed pictures for their line of yukata themed Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica figures of Kyoko Sakura and Sayaka Miki, revealing the option of a removable part to make the two hold hands.
The two come in a line of beautiful Puella Magi Madoka Magica yukata figures featuring all the main girls. Preorder information for both Kyouko and Sayaka are available on Aniplex’s website, both priced at 120 yen to be released in November of this year.
Source – Aniplex Shop, My Figure Collection
The second promotional video has been released online at AnimeJapan for the upcoming second season anime adaptation of Wataru Watari and Ponkan8’s Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU) light novel series, Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Zoku. This new video teases some of the scenes from the upcoming second season and also previews the anime’s Opening theme “Harumodoki” sung by Nagi Yanagi.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2k8tu2
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The anime will debut on TBS at 1:46am JST on April 3rd, on CBC at 2:47am JST on the same day, followed by a broadcast on TUT on the 5th at 1:53 am JST and on April 8th on MBS at 3:30am JST. The anime will then be rebroadcasted on BS-TBS on the 12th at 1:00am JST.
The opening theme will be titled “Harumodoki” and performed by Nagi Yanagi while the ending theme “Everyday World” will be performed by Yukino Yukinoshita (Saori Hayami) & Yui Yuigahama (Nao Touyama).
The first promotional video was streamed last January:
In addition to this, the new character designs were previewed earlier. Here’s the characters in order: Yukino Yukinoshita, Yui Yuigahama, Hachiman Hikigaya and Iroha Isshiki.
The cast was also revealed earlier and include:
The series will feature new crew members, including a new director and animation studio. The staff are as follows:
MONACA (Nisemonogatari, Wake Up, Girls!) will again be in charge of music and Satoshi Motoyama (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai, Oreimo) will again serve as sound director.
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU) is a light novel series written by Wataru Watari and illustrated by Ponkan8. The light novels began in March 2011 and is published in Shogakukan’s Gagaga Bunko imprint. To date there has been 9 volumes and 4 short stories published. There has been three spin-off manga adaptations written and illustrated by various people. The series also received an anime adaptation that aired in April 2012 that was animated by Brain’s Base (Baccano!, Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun). Additionally, a visual novel was developed by 5pb. for the PlayStation Vita that released on September 19th last year.
Here is a synopsis of the series from Haruhichan:
This romantic comedy revolves around an antisocial high school student named Hikigaya Hachiman with a distorted view on life and no friends or girlfriend. When he sees his classmates talking excitedly about living their adolescent lives, he mutters: “They’re a bunch of liars.” When he is asked about his future dreams, he responds, “Not working.” A teacher gets Hachiman to join the “Volunteer Service” club, which happens to have the school’s prettiest girl, Yukinoshita Yukino.
The second season of the anime, Oregiaru Zoku, will be airing from April 3 during the Spring 2015 anime season. Further information will be released soon.
You can visit the anime’s website here: http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/oregairu/
And follow their Twitter here: @anime_oregairu
Source – Oregairu Anime Website
At AnimeJapan 2015, two brand new commercials were streamed for the second season of Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works anime, which will be airing from April 4th. The new commercials themselves focus on the main characters Shirou and Archer, and also previews the Opening theme Brave Shine by Aimer.
The Shirou Commercial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jVs_9Ug8QA
Archer Commercial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGzr2MYgTDw
A brand new promotional video for the second season has been released at AnimeJapan, which recaps the episodes of the first anime and also previews the scenes and events in the second season. The video also previews the Opening theme of the anime, Brave Shine by Aimer.
Here is the latest visual for the anime:
The latest issue of Newtype magazine has featured a new magazine spread visual for the second cour:
The first visual for the upcoming second cour was revealed last January in the winter 2015 anime guide magazine by Gigazine which was handed out last December during the Comiket 87 event.
It was also revealed that Japanese female pop artist Aimer will be performing the opening while highly acclaimed Kalafina will be returning to perform the second season’s ending theme song, “Ring Your Bell.”
The anime is a split cour series, the first half aired on October 4 last year and the second half will air in April next year. The anime’s cast from previous anime and visual novels will return to reprise their roles. The main cast includes:
The series will be once again directed by Takahiro Miura (Kara no Kyoukai 6: Boukyaku Rokuon) with Hideyuki Fukasawa (Vividred Operation) composing the music and ufotable (Fate/Zero, Kara no Kyoukai Movie Series) animating the series. The first Blu-ray boxset of the anime’s first cour will release on March 25 in Japan.
Here is the first promotional video for the upcoming second cour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKkOxH28Vm4
Fate/stay night is a visual novel released by Type-Moon for the PC in 2004, and is the first in their Fate series. The visual novel was very successful and claimed the title of highest selling visual novel in that year. 2006 saw two adaptations of the game, a manga by Datto Nishiwaki and an anime series by Studio Deen. Additionally in that year, a light novel series titled Fate/Zero was written by Gen Urobuchi. It is a prequel to the visual novels, set 10 years prior. An anime and manga adaptation of Fate/Zero were created, with the manga written by Urobuchi himself in 2011 and the anime being animated by ufotable. A second season of Fate/Zero was also produced.
Fate/stay night synopsis from Haruhichan:
Raised by a mysterious sorcerer after the horrific death of his parents, Shiro Emiya has only just begun to help others using the small tidbits of magic that he’s learned. However, when he’s suddenly caught in a battle between two more powerful Magus, Shiro finds himself performing a spell above his expected ability, summoning the beautiful spirit warrior Saber to protect him! But safety is only momentary as Shiro and Saber now find themselves thrust into in a secret world of dark magic and deadly challenges: a no-holds barred duel to the death known as the Holy Grail War! At stake: a prize of unimaginable power. But can the inexperienced Shiro and Saber survive long enough to even enter the contest? First they’ll have to withstand waves of treachery and assassination, even as Shiro scrambles to learn everything he’ll need to know to stay alive as seven teams of Magus and Spirit Servants face off in mortal combat!
The second cour of the Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works anime will be airing from April 4th this year at midnight, during the Spring 2015 anime season.
You can visit the anime’s official website here: http://www.fate-sn.com/ubw/
And follow the series on Twitter: @Fate_SN_Anime
Source – Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works Anime Website
