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Just few days after the release of Anime Trending‘s Top Winter 2015 Anime for Week 4, the fans’ favorite male and female characters for the past four weeks have been released!

To vote for the character poll, click here or if you want to vote for the theme song poll, click here. Also, don’t forget to participate in the Winter 2015 Anime Poll for Week 5 here!

Top 10 Characters (Male)
10. Kuroko Tetsuya from Kuroko no Basket 3
Voice Actor: Kensho Ono (Magi‘s Hakuryuu Ren)

9. Heiwajima Shizuo from Durarara!!x2 Shou
Voice Actor: Daisuke Ono (Barakamon‘s Seishuu Handa)

8. Nagisa Shiota from Ansatsu Kyoushitsu (TV)
Voice Actress: Mai Fuchigami (Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova‘s Iona)

7. Ken Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul √A
Voice Actor: Natsuki Hanae (Nagi no Asukara‘s Hikari Sakishima)

6. Slaine Troyard from Aldnoah.Zero 2
Voice Actor: Kensho Ono (Diamond no Ace‘s Todoroki Raichi)

5. Izaya Orihara from Durarara!!x2 Shou
Voice Actor: Hiroshi Kamiya (Noragami‘s Yato)

4. Koro-sensei from Ansatsu Kyoushitsu (TV)
Voice Actor: Jun Fukuyama (Code Geass‘ Lelouch Lamperouge)

3. Inaho Kaizuka from Aldnoah.Zero 2
Voice Actor: Natsuki Hanae (Outbreak Company‘s Shinichi Kanou)

2. Karma Akabane from Ansatsu Kyoushitsu (TV)
Voice Actor: Nobuhiko Okamoto (Toaru Majutsu no Index‘s Accelerator)

1. Decim from Death Parade
Voice Actor: Tomoaki Maeno (Log Horizon‘s Naotsugu)

Top 10 Characters (Female)

10. Kongou from Kantai Collection: KanColle
Voice Actress: Nao Touyama (Kiniro Mosaic‘s Karen Kujou)

9. Maria from Junketsu no Maria
Voice Actress: Hisako Kanemoto (Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou‘s Sayaka Watanabe)

8. Nona from Death Parade
Voice Actress: Rumi Okubo (Yuru Yuri‘s Chinatsu Yoshikawa)

7. Asseylum Vers Allusia from Aldnoah.Zero 2
Voice Actress: Sora Amamiya (Isshuukan Friends.’ Kaori Fujimiya)

6. Rin Shibuya from The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls
Voice Actress: Ayaka Fukuhara (Trinity Seven‘s Lugh)

5. Touka Kirishima from Tokyo Ghoul √A
Voice Actress: Sora Amamiya (Akame ga Kill‘s Akame)

4. Julie Sigtuna from Absolute Duo
Voice Actress: Nozomi Yamamoto (Daitoshokan no Hitsujikai‘s Senri Misono)

3. Kurokami no Onna from Death Parade
Voice Actress: Asami Seto (Chihayafuru‘s Chihaya Ayase)

2. Megumi Kato from Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata
Voice Actress: Kiyono Yasuno (Hamatora The Animation‘s Koneko)

1. Celty Sturluson from Durarara!!x2 Shou
Voice Actress: Miyuki Sawashiro (Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis‘ Rita)

Is your favorite Winter 2015 anime character on the list? If not, don’t forget to vote for him/her!

Durarara!!x2 Shou Episode 6 Images Previewed and Synopsis Revealed

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February 12, 2015

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x29rmpl

The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Durarara!! has released preview images and the synopsis for the 6th episode of Durarara!!x2 Shou, which airs this Saturday at 11:30pm JST on Tokyo MX, GTV, BS11 and Tochigi TV.

Episode 6 preview images:

Episode 6 will be titled “A Crow in the Pitch Black Night” and here’s a synopsis from the official website:

Celty suddenly gets attack. What is the purpose for the attack and the attacker’s motive? Shinra Kishitani is currently waiting for Celty, not knowing what has happened to her, when he is visited by Shizuo Heiwajima with the girl. When she talked she stated that she wanted to kill Shizuo. Meanwhile, Mikado is spending his holiday worrying about the advice his friend gave him, about a rumour of the Dollars being in danger, and he wishes to find out the truth…

The second and first promotional video for the second season:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x27wr9j_%E3%83%87%E3%83%A5%E3%83%A9%E3%83%A9%E3%83%A9-x%EF%BC%92-pv01_creation

Two countdown commercials were also released for the second season:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2ebqu2_durarara-x2-shou-countdown-cm2-celty-ver_tv

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2e96d8_durarara-x2-shou-countdown-cm_news

This new anime is part of the 10th anniversary celebration of the Durarara!! series, which began as a light novel series in 2004 published by ASCII Media Works’ Dengeki Bunko. The original light novels ended in January this year, but the creator of the series Ryohgo Narita, has stated that he will be begin a new series of light novels titled Durarara!! SH, set two years after the original’s conclusion. The first issue will release on April 10th. The light novels received an anime adaptation in 2010 from animation studio Brains Base. In addition, two manga adaptations were also released and a few visual novels. To date the light novels has a total of 13 volumes. and are illustrated by Suzuhito Yasuda.

A manga adaptation by Akiyo Satorigi started serialization in the shounen manga magazine Monthly GFantasy on April 18, 2009. An anime adaptation began airing in Japan in January 2010. Two games based on the series for the PlayStation Portable were released, and a game for PlayStation Vita was released on June 19, 2014 in Japan.

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Here is a synopsis of the first season from Haruhichan:

In Tokyo’s downtown district of Ikebukuro, amidst many strange rumors and warnings of anonymous gangs and dangerous occupants, one urban legend stands out above the rest—the existence of a headless “Black Rider” who is said to be seen driving a jet-black motorcycle through the city streets.

Ryuugamine Mikado has always longed for the excitement of the city life, and an invitation from a childhood friend convinces him to move to Tokyo. Witnessing the Black Rider on his first day in the city, his wishes already seem to have been granted. But as supernatural events begin to occur, ordinary citizens like himself, along with Ikebukuro’s most colorful inhabitants, are mixed up in the commotion breaking out in their city.

Source: Durarara!! official website

Top 20 Manga Titles to Make Their Big Break in 2015

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February 12, 2015

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Da Vinci, one of Kadokawa Media Factory’s print media magazine, collaborated with NicoNico to hold an annual survey asking which manga series will make a big break for the year. This is the second year of the collaboration. The results for the survey was announced in its official website and in the May 2015 issue of the magazine which was released on February 6, 2015.

The criteria to be nominated is that the manga series should have compiled at least three manga volumes as of October 1, 2014. The voting duration is from November 6, 2014 until November 20, 2014.

Here are the results from 27,690 voters (53.5% men, 46.5% women):

#20 – Kuma Miko: Girl Meets Bear by Masume Yoshimoto

Published: April 5, 2013
Genre: Comedy, Seinen
Synopsis:

In the deep regions of the Touhouku area, the comedic story of the miko of bears, 14-year-old Machi, and her childhood friend, the talking bear Nats takes place as Machi struggles to qualify for city-life with Natsu’s assistance.

#19 – Houseki no Kuni by Haruko Ichikawa

Published: October 25, 2012
Genre: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Seinen
Notes: Has a 1-minute ONA
Synopsis:

In the distant future, a new life form called Houseki is born. The 28 Houseki must fight against the Tsukijin who want to attack them and turn them into decorations, thus each gem is assigned a role such as a fighter or a medic. Though she hopes to fight the moon people, Phos is a gem who is given no assignment until the gems’ manager Kongo asks her to edit a natural history magazine.

#18 – Inu Yashiki by Hiroya Oku

Published: January 28, 2014
Genre: Drama, Mature, Psychological, Sci-fi, Seinen, Slice of Life
Notes: Licensed in English by Kodansha Comics, Volume 1 to ship on Fall 2015
Synopsis:

A completely new protagonist! He’s not a handsome man, and he’s not a beautiful girl. He is not trusted at all in his own household. He has no success at his job. An aging salaryman who lives the life made up of “nothing.”

#17 – Takahashi-san ga Kiiteiru. by Yuu Hokuou

Published: May 22, 2013
Genre: Comedy, School, Shounen
Synopsis:

Takahashi Ena is a high-school idol with a secret hobby. She often wears headphones, and people assume she is listening to music. In actuality, there is no music playing; she is eavesdropping! She prefers to listen to two of her male classmates, Nara and Mikage, because they have the most interesting conversations. She has to be careful to not be found out, though, because a creepy hobby like that could ruin her image!

#16 – Himouto! Umaru-chan by SankakuHead

Published: March 14, 2013
Genre: Comedy, School, Slice of Life
Notes: An anime adaptation has been announced.
Synopsis:

My little sister Umaru (age 16) is a renowned beautiful girl in the town. A perfect sister with a kind heart, high scores and popularity, who everybody admires… or at least that’s what people believe, but once she walks in her room, she becomes…

#15 – Shishunki Bitter Change by Masayoshi

Published: October 25, 2012
Genre: Drama, Romance, School, Shoujo, Psychological, Gender Bender
Synopsis:

Yuuta and Yui had their body swapped when Yuuta fell down from a tree. How will they co-operate with dealing this as they grow up?

#14 – Amaama to Inazuma by Gido Amagakure

Published: February 7, 2013
Genre: Slice of Life, Seinen
Synopsis:

Inudzuka is a teacher who has been caring on his own for his little daughter, Tsumugi, since his wife’s death. He’s no good at cooking, so they’ve been eating packaged meals from the convenience store. A series of events lead him one evening to a restaurant run by the mother of one of his students, Kotori. Her mother isn’t there, but Kotori does her best to feed them both. It turns out that Kotori is often alone, since her parents are divorced and her mother is frequently not around. The three of them begin to meet and cook tasty food together.

#13 – ib: Instant Bullet by Aka Akasaka

Published: July 27, 2013
Genre: Fantasy, Supernatural, Seinen
Synopsis:

Fukase, an outcast, a loner, a yankee has had enough of this world. He wants nothing to do with it and silently wished for the world to end. Yet during Christmas Eve, a chance encounter with an unknown creature and a girl named Sera may change him and his fate.

#12 – Orange by Ichigo Takano

Published: March 13, 2012
Genre: Drama, Romance, School, Sci-Fi, Shoujo
Notes: Licensed in English by Crunchyroll (Digital)
Synopsis:

One day, Takamiya Naho receives a letter written to herself from ten years in the future. As Naho reads on, the letter recites the exact events of the day, including the transfer of a new student into her class named Naruse Kakeru.

The Naho from ten years later repeatedly states that she has many regrets, and she wants to fix these by making sure the Naho from the past can make the right decisions—especially regarding Kakeru. What’s more shocking is that she discovers that ten years later, Kakeru will no longer be with them. Future Naho asks her to watch over him closely.

#11 – Kuzu no Honkai by Mengo Yokoyari

Published: September 25, 2012
Genre: Drama, Romance, School, Seinen
Synopsis:

17-year-old Awaya Mugi and Yasuraoka Hanabi appear to be the ideal couple. They are both pretty popular, and they seem to suit each other well. However, outsiders don’t know of the secret they share. Both Mugi and Hanabi have hopeless crushes on someone else, and they are only dating each other to soothe their loneliness. Mugi is in love with Minagawa Akane, a young teacher who used to be his home tutor. Hanabi is also in love with a teacher, a young man who has been a family friend since she was little. In each other, they find a place where they can grieve for the ones they cannot have, and they share a loneliness-driven physical intimacy. Will things stay like this for them forever?

#10 – Kasane by Daruma Matsuura

Published: April 23, 2013
Genre: Drama, Horror, Psychological, Seinen, Supernatural, Tragedy
Synopsis:

Beautiful people are loved and revered. They have everything they desire right at their fingertips…
Even if that beauty is a complete illusion.

Before Kasane’s mother died, she was given a special tube of lipstick from her mother. She was told that if times ever got really really hard, she should wear the lipstick and kiss whatever she really desires.

But is this keepsake a blessing? Or a curse?

#9 – Choueki 339-nen by Tomaka Ise

Published: May 2, 2014
Genre: Supernatural, Shounen
Synopsis:

Reincarnation is believed to be awaited. A sinner named Hello spent his life for 339 years in prison for disobeying the teachings of God was reincarnated as a baby boy. With no memory of previous life, without any guilt, earnestly living his day-to-day life, will this second generation Hello atone his sin justly!? Will he be sent to the same prison as his predecessor?

#8 – Helck by Nanaki Nanao

Published: May 5, 2014
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Synopsis:

Helck, the hero who betrayed humanity, is set out on a journal to the demon realm to impress the demons by participating in an arena. One of the four demon lords is not impressed.

#7 – Green Worldz by Yuusuke Oosawa

Published: December 8, 2013
Genre: Action, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Supernatural
Synopsis:

Plants have taken over the planet. In 2017, the vegetation in Tokyo rose up and toppled human society in moments. The few survivors are forced to live in the relative safety of a subway network, but supplies are running low. Join an average high school student named Akira as he challenges the plants in a struggle for survival!

#6 – ReLIFE by Sou Yayoi

Published: October 12, 2013
Genre: Romance, School, Slice of Life, Seinen
Synopsis:

The story follows Kaizaki Arata, a 27-year-old jobless man, who fails at every job interview he had after quitting his last company. His life changes after he met Yoake Ryou of the ReLife Research Institute, who offered him a drug that can change his appearance to 17-years-old and to become a subject in an experiment for one year. Thus, he begins his life as a high school student once more.

#5 – Hinomaru-Zumou by Kawada

Published: May 26, 2014
Genre: Martial Arts, Shounen, Sports
Synopsis:

It is a divine ritual, a martial art, a combat sport—it’s sumo!!
A “small” new student, Ushio Hinomaru, appears before the weak little sumo club of Oodachi High School! The words “big” and “heavy” are the rules to this sport, which does not fit this newbie any inch, but this guy goes and does what…!?
Ushio and the small sumo club climbs its way to the top!
The goal is *Hinoshita Kaisan!
A fired up high school sumo tale—no retakes allowed!!

Hinoshita Kaisan – A title for the highest rank in professional sumo, equivalent of Yokozuna.

#4 – Nietzsche-sensei – Konbini ni, Satori Sedai no Shinjin ga Maiorita by Koma Matsu and Hashimoto

Published: August 12, 2013
Genre: Comedy, Shoujo, Slice of Life
Synopsis:

A new part-timer in a convenience store started working. There have been a ruckus going on one night. The customer said to him, “Customer are Gods” but he replied with a straight face that “God is dead.” What will happen to him and his everyday life working in the convenience store? Will he ever be convenient?

#3 – Isobe Isobee Monogatari: Ukiyo wa Tsurai yo by Ryo Nakama

Published: May 27, 2013
Genre: Comedy, Historical, Shounen
Notes: Has a currently airing 3-minute flash ONA
Synopsis:

In this ukiyoe-style manga, Isobe Isobee is a lazy, slacker samurai with big dreams. He lives with his mother, who thinks highly of him. He lays around the house, sneakily looks at Edo-period pornography without his mother noticing, naps at school… but he plans to become a respectable samurai one day!

#2 – Mahoutsukai no Yome by Kore Yamazaki

Published: November 30, 2013
Genre: Fantasy, Magic, Shounen
Notes: Licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment
Synopsis:

Hatori Chise is only 16, but she has lost far more than most. With neither family nor hope, it seems all doors are closed to her. But, a chance encounter began to turn the rusted wheels of fate. In her darkest hour, a mysterious magus appears before Chitose, offering a chance she couldn’t turn down. This magus who seems closer to demon than human, will he bring her the light she desperately seeks, or drown her in ever deeper shadows?

#1 – Boku no Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi

Published: July 7, 2014
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Shounen, Supernatural
Notes: Licensed in English by Viz’s Shonen Jump Digital Magazine
Synopsis:

People are not born equal, a realization that 4-year-old Midoriya Izuku faced when bullied by his classmates who had unique special powers. Izuku was one of the rare cases where he was born with absolutely no unique powers. This did not stop Izuku from pursuing his dream, a dream of becoming a great hero like the legendary All-Might. To become the great hero he hopelessly wants to become, he now will join the ranks of one of the highest rated “Hero Academies” in the country: Yueiko. With the help of his idol All-Might, will he be able to claim the ranks and become a true hero?

These manga series look interesting! Which titles do you now want to read?

Source – Natalie

Classy Kyouko Kirigiri Cosplay by Aza Miyuko

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South Korean cosplayer Aza Miyuko has pulled off yet another superb cosplay and this time as Danganronpa’s Kyouko Kirigiri.

Just like she is shown in the series, the appearance of this cosplay consists of her lavender hair down and with a braid on the side, tied with a black ribbon, a dark purple collared jacket over a white blouse and brown tie, along with a short skirt and heeled knee-high boots. She’s even made sure to wear the custom-made black gloves which conceal Kyouko Kirigiri’s scars in the series.

K 2nd Season Slated for Fall and Staff Revealed

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February 11, 2015

Kings Records began streaming the first promotional video for the upcoming second season of K on Wednesday which reveals that the second season will premiere in fall 2015. The video also confirms some of the staff for the second season:

Original Work: GoRA x GoHands
Director, Character Designer: Shingo Suzuki (Coppelion, K)
Animation Production: GoHands (Seitokai Yakuindomo, Coppelion)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_DV3tTn_AQ

K, also known as K Project, is an original television anime series by the studio GoHands (Seitokai Yakuindomo, Coppelion). The series launched in October 2012 and was helmed by director Shingo Suzuki (Coppelion). The series received modest reception for its plot, but it was praised for the fluidity of the visuals and art. The creator of the series, GoRa (who also helped with the series’ composition), also wrote the story of the many adaptations of K. To date, the series has two prequel mangas, a side story manga, two light novels and a PlayStation Vita game. A sequel film to the anime series, titledK Missing Kings, was also produced and released in July this year.

Here is a synopsis of the series from MAL:

Set in a world where history has taken a slightly different course from the one we’re familiar with, K follows the story of a young boy whose life is caught in a psychic war between seven kings.

Ashinaka High School is known for its unique setting: the entire campus is built on an island. Yashiro Isana, aka Shiro, is having lunch with a cat on one of the school rooftops. After his lunch break, Shiro goes on an errand for his classmate Kukuri to prepare for their upcoming school festival, only to be chased by some intimidating-looking men.

Source: ANN, otakomu

Lieselotte Sherlock Looks Stunning in a Swimsuit

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Lieselotte Sherlock can be pre-ordered here.

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February 11, 2015

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Lieselotte Sherlock the young and beautiful young lady from the Trinity Seven series has received a wonderful swimsuit figure. She’s in a hot pink two-piece swimsuit that perfectly emphasizes her gorgeous body, white skin and huge breasts, and has a playful smile while striking a pose. This gorgeous figure is by Plum.

Trinity Seven – Lieselotte Sherlock 1/8 Figure -Swimsuit Ver.– – Pre-orders are currently available on JList and is scheduled to be released in May 2015.

Nanatsu no Taizai Opening Theme 2 Cover by PelleK

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February 11, 2015

PelleK is a Norwegian rock and metal vocalist who covers a wide range of music genres on his YouTube Channel and on the 9th of February he covered Nanatsu no Taizai‘s second opening theme, Seven Deadly Sins by MAN WITH A MISSION:

Here is the actual second opening theme for Nanatsu no Taizai, Seven Deadly Sins by MAN WITH A MISSION:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK-EUELKb9A

Snow Fairy Story Performed at Snow Miku Live! 2015

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February 11, 2015

The official Hatsune Miku YouTube channel began streaming a video of the Snow Miku Live! 2015 event which occurred at the the 66th Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido, Japan, on February 7 and 8 at the Zepp Sapporo venue.

Crypton Future Media uploaded the official music video last month, the video features the song Snow Fairy Story performed by virtual idol Hatsune Miku. The video stars Miku’s Snow Miku 2015 variant, features illustrations by Tama, and the song has lyrics, composition, and arrangement by 40mP.

Snow Miku also made an appearance again at this years Sapporo Snow Festive, she has been a fixture in Hokkaido’s annual Sapporo Snow Festival since 2010:

Top 10 Best Anime Series from 2014 According to Animeanime

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Earlier this week animeanime asked their readers what’s the most anticipated anime movies of 2015 and now their most recent poll results are online. They asked their readers: Which anime series from 2014 was the best? 700 people responded and votes were collected between January 25th and February 1st.

Here are the results:

10/9) Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works

10/9) Barakamon

8) Rakuen Tsuihou: Expelled From Paradise

7) Shirobako

6) Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka?

5) Aldnoah.Zero

4) Sword Art Online II

3) Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun

2) Haikyuu!!

1) Psycho-Pass 2

Death Parade Opening Theme Cover by PelleK

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She is currently on Aniplex’s website available for pre-order for 14,040 yen ($117.5), to be released September of this year.

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PelleK is a Norwegian rock and metal vocalist who covers a wide range of music genres on his YouTube Channel and recently he has covered Death Parade‘s opening theme, Flyers by BRADIO:

Here is the actual opening theme for Death Parade, Flyers by BRADIO:

Saber Walks down the Aisle in a Wedding Dress for Type-Moon’s 10th Anniversary

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February 10, 2015

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This has been a big week for Fate/Stay Night fans with all of the figures being displayed at Wonder Festival 2015. One of the most popular ones so far has been the painted version Saber herself in a Wedding dress.

Source: Aniplexplus, Plastikitty

There Might be a Season 2 of Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru

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February 10, 2015

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An interview with Seiji Kishi, Makoto Uezu, and Takahiro, the director, series composer and creator of the Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru anime respectively, in the most recent issue of Dengeki G’s Magazine has revealed that there are plans for the future development of the Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru anime, where a second season may be very likely.

The recent March issue of Dengeki G’s Magazine had a special bonus chapter for Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru set after the events of the anime and light novel series, written by the series creator Takahiro himself and illustrated by BunBun. The chapter itself is titled Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha De Aru: Sonogo no Sonoko (Sonoko After). The issue also had an interview with Takahiro, as well as Seiji Kishi and Makoto Uezu, the director and series composer of the anime adaptation.

In the interview, Kishi mentioned how support of the anime has been tremendous, with the sales and popularity of the series being surprisingly high – ranking 1st for the season, and that further support of the series can lead to the future development of the series. There are currently plans for this, which also include pushing the story into new unexplored directions. This is also somewhat evident with the new bonus chapter, with fans earlier demanding a further conclusion to the series. Regardless, if there was more continued support of the series the second season of the anime will be made.

Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru is an anime series that aired in the Fall/Autumn 2014 anime season that is part of the greater Takahiro IV Project, which includes 4 projects produced and written by Takahiro. The first project was the Visual Novel Shoujo-tachi wa Kouya wo Mezasu, the second was an anime adaptation of Takahiro’s Akame ga Kill! manga, the third project is a light novel series Washio Sumi wa Yuusha de Aru. The anime itself is set after the events of Washio Sumi wa Yuusha de Aru, which was published in Dengeki G’s magazine in 2014 for a total of one volume. The anime aired for a toal of 12 episodes and was produced by Studio Gokumi (Kiniro Mosaic, A-Channel) and directed by Seiji Kishi (Persona 4 The Animation, Angel Beats!). There is also a web manga adaptation of the series illustrated by kotamaru.

Here is a synopsis of the anime from Haruhichan:

The story takes place in the era of the gods, year 300. Yuuna Yuuki lives an ordinary life as a second year middle school student, but she’s also a member of the “Hero Club,” where club activities involve dealing with a mysterious being called “Vertex.”

The Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru anime continues to be very popular in Japan with high sales. Continued support from fans of the series will without a doubt have a second season of the anime in the near future.

You can visit the anime’s website here: http://yuyuyu.tv/
And follow the series on Twitter: @anime_yukiyuna

Source – Otakomu, SeventhStyle

Kurumi Tokisaki Heads to the Beach

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February 10, 2015

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Kento Ogasawara have recently spoiled us with the Kurumi Tokisaki figure which features her in lingerie lounging around and now Griffon Enterprises is here to spoil us even more.

A new figure will be hitting the markets this March which features Date A Live‘s most dangerous and lethal spirit, Kurumi Tokisaki, wearing sexy red bikini while sitting on top of her dress.

Date A Live – Kurumi Tokisaki 1/8 Figure -Swimsuit ver. – Pre-orders are currently available on JList and is scheduled to be released in May 2015.

Sailor Moon Figures Revealed at Winter Wonder Festival 2015

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February 10, 2015

Wonder Festival, Japan’s largest twice-a-year figure convention, recently showcased some of the newest Sailor Moon figures coming out in 2015. Considering all of the excitement from fans during the release of Sailor Moon Crystal in summer of 2014, the amount of figures they being added to the franchise in 2015 are beautiful as usual while Sailor Moon has some of the popular merchandise out of any anime in japan.

S.H. Figuarts displayed their prototypes for Sailor Pluto (Setsuna Meioh) and Sailor V, Minako Aino and of course, Sailor Moon herself.

Figuarts ZERO displayed Usagi and Ami’s prototypes along their unpainted prototype of Sailor Mars’ Sailor Moon Crystal figure!

MegaHouse displayed their figures of Usagi, Rei, and Ami for their World Uniform Operation Figures line this weekend as well.

At the Megahouse booth, they also displayed some new additions to their popular line of Petit Chara figures, this time, featuring the Spectre sisters.

So far, there is a lot of excitement with fans about preorders and collecting the franchise’s newest merchandise this year. Which are you most excited for?

Source: AmiAmi, Sailor Moon Collectibles [1] [2], Tomopop, Plastikitty

The Idolmaster Girls Take a Shot at the Kill La Kill Universe

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February 10, 2015

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Talented artist who goes by the pixiv username Taku recently recreated characters from Bandai Namco Games’ The Idolmaster franchise as characters from Kazuki Nakashima’s Kill la Kill series.

This amazing crossover displays Chihaya Kisaragi as Satsuki Kiryuuin, Makoto Kikuchi as Ryuuko Matoi, Yayoi Takatsuki as Nui Harime, Yukiho Hagiwara as Mako Mankanshoku, Iori Minase as Nonon Jakuzure and Hibiki Ganaha as Uzu Sanageyama.

Source: Taku’s pixiv

Shoujo Vampire Anime Diabolik Lovers Receives 2nd Season and Stage Play

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February 9, 2015

According to the official Twitter accounts of a Japanese games developer, Rejet, and it’s visual novel franchise, Diabolik Lovers, it has been announced that the anime will be having a second season sequel. They also revealed that the Sakamaki and the Mukami brothers will be returning for the new season. More information and details will be announced soon.

【お知らせ】アニメ「DIABOLIK LOVERS」第２期の制作が決定！逆巻兄弟はもちろん、無神兄弟も登場！続報をお楽しみに☆ みなさま、応援よろしくお願い致します！！ pic.twitter.com/sf0MN9qSCJ

＼新シリーズ／◆ディアラヴァ◆ アニメ第2期＆舞台化! Rejet発売CDは『吸婚』がテーマ! 今、永遠に結ばれる時―。血塗(ちまみ)れの吸婚(プロポーズ)を貴方に。 →http://t.co/Ksh1IczjAH #dialover pic.twitter.com/ZyG38u2UjZ

— Rejetインフォ (@Rejet_info) February 9, 2015

【お知らせ】アニメ「DIABOLIK LOVERS」第２期の制作が決定！逆巻兄弟はもちろん、無神兄弟も登場！続報をお楽しみに☆ みなさま、応援よろしくお願い致します！！ pic.twitter.com/sf0MN9qSCJ

— アニメDIABOLIK LOVERS公式 (@anime_dialover) February 9, 2015

The dramatic, mystery-romance otome game franchise is also known in Japan as Diabolik Lovers: Haunted Dark Bridal. There are currently four games. The first one is playable for both PlayStation Portable, released on October 11, 2012, and PlayStation Vita as a limited second edition, released on December 19, 2013. The second game is titled as Diabolik Lovers: More, Blood featuring four new characters and was released for PSP, PS Vita and PS Vita TV (limited edition) on October 24, 2013 and January 15, 2015 respectively. The third game is called the Diabolik Lovers: Vandead Carnival and was released on December 4, 2014 for PS Vita and PS Vita TV. The latest game is titled as Diabolik Lovers: Dark Fate and will be released on February 26, 2015 for both PS Vita and PS Vita TV.

Diabolik Lovers: Haunted Dark Bridal Regular Edition

Diabolik Lovers: Haunted Dark Bridal Limited Edition

Diabolik Lovers: More, Blood Regular Edition

Diabolik Lovers: More, Blood Limited Edition

Diabolik Lovers: Vandead Carnival Regular Edition

Diabolik Lovers: Vandead Carnival Limited Edition

Diabolik Lovers: Dark Fate Regular Edition

Diabolik Lovers: Dark Fate Limited Edtion

Diabolik Lovers received a 15-minute 12-episode anime adaptation produced by Zexcs (Sukitte Ii na yo., Aku no Hana) on September 16, 2013 to December 9, 2013. It was directed by Shinobu Tagashira (in-charge for Kimi ni Todoke‘s storyboard). The anime released six DVDs, regular and limited edition. The first limited edition DVD volume was released on November 27, 2013 covering the first two episodes. The sixth limited DVD volume was released on April 25, 2014 covering the last two episodes.

Cast:

Rie Suegara (debut) as Yui Komori
Hikaru Midorikawa (Little Busters!’ Kyousuke Natsume, Yu-Gi-Oh!‘s Seto Kaiba) as Ayato Sakamaki
Yuki Kaji (Ao Haru Ride‘s Kou Mabuchi, Brothers Conflict‘s Wataru Asahina) as Kanato Sakamaki
Daisuke Hirakawa (Free!‘s Rei Ryuugazaki, School Days‘ Makoto Itou) as Laito Sakamaki
Kousuke Toriumi (Yowamushi Pedal‘s Shunsuke Imaizumi, Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love 1000%‘s Cecil Aijima) as Shu Sakamaki
Katsuyuki Konishi (Hetalia Axis Powers‘ America and Canada, Tokyo Ghoul‘s Koutarou Amon) as Reiji Sakamaki
Takashi Kondou (Katekyo Hitman Reborn!‘s Kyouya Hibari, Sekaiichi Hatsukoi‘s Ritsu Onodera) as Subaru Sakamaki

It has also been announced that the franchise will receive a stage play on August 26 – 30, 2015 at the Rikkoukai Theater in Tokyo’s Shinagawa district. They will be telling more information about the play as the date comes closer. The official Twitter account, official website and the official blog for the franchise’s stage play was also opened.

【舞台】アニメ「DIABOLIK LOVERS」の舞台化が決定！＜公演日程＞2015年8月26日（水）〜8月30日（日）＜公演会場＞六行会ホール ※出演者、チケット情報など随時お知らせしていきます。 pic.twitter.com/mUriChDIKA — アニメDIABOLIK LOVERS公式 (@anime_dialover) February 9, 2015

Staff:

Director: Yusei Naruse (screenwriter of the stage play adaptation of Yowamushi Pedal)
Screenplay: Oota Guiya (screenwriter of the musical adaptation of an otome game franchise, Amnesia)
Production: Office Inveider & Frontier Works Ltd.

声優の鳥海さんが今日発表してくださいましたが、ディアラバ（ディアボリックラヴァーズ）の舞台化しますです。演出担当しちゃいますです。ええ、劇団「VitaminX」以来ですね乙女ゲーム系は。担当する限りは、私も楽しめる、他とは一線を画すものを目指しますです

— なるせゆうせい（naruseyusei） (@naruseyusei) February 9, 2015

Synopsis of Diabolik Lovers from Haruhichan:

Komori Yui is a positive-thinking girl who nevertheless is troubled by seeing spirits and experiencing poltergeist phenomena. In her second year in high school, she transfers to a new school—a night school for entertainers and celebrities—due to her father’s work. There are rumours that vampires exist among the student body, and Yui ends up living with the six sadistic Sakamaki vampire brothers.

Source – Diabolik Lovers‘ Official Twitter Account

Megami – March 2015 Posters [Contains NSFW Images]

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February 9, 2015

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Today we’ll be taking a look at Megami’s March 2015 issue from JList which features a lot of new anime series that just recently started airing! This issue contains a total of 18 great posters along with previews, character profiles, articles, manga, and other great content. Most of the anime posters are anime series that have recently started airing during the winter 2015 anime season.

This issue can be purchased here, more info on where to purchase the magazine will be at the bottom of this post.

Make sure to view our Nyantype – March 2015 issue post here. View our posts of older issues here.

Cover and Back

Absolute Duo

Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova

Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo

Dog Days 3

Girls und Panzer

Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka?

High School DxD

Isuca

Juuou Mujin no Fafnir

Kiniro Mosaic

Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata

Seiken Tsukai no World Break

Shinmai Maou no Testament

Shirobako

Tantei Kageki Milky Holmes TD

To LOVE-Ru Darkness

Yuri Kuma Arashi

If you are currently learning or plan to learn Japanese, I highly recommend you to try a copy of this magazine to study with. It is not only packed with posters, it’s also packed with previews, character profiles, articles, manga, and other great content which is great for studying and practicing with and can be viewed HERE.

My favorite posters from this months issue would have to be Girls und Panzer (Cute tank girls doing Valentine’s stuff), Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata (The best of all worlds) and Shirobako (This visual is so freaking cute, how can you not like it?).

You can purchase the issue I covered in this post here or you can subscribe to JList‘s Megami subscription service for $12~$30/month here. All sales made through JList help us continue to bring unique content to the site as well as supporting us!

If you want to see a different type of magazine each month, let us know. Also, if you had the chance to win a poster or two from above, which would it be and why? The best comment will receive a $10 JList certificate when next month’s Megami post goes live; we’ll email you the coupon via the email you used to comment. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

NyanType – March 2015 Posters [Contains NSFW Images]

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February 9, 2015

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Today we’ll be taking a look at NyanType’s March 2015 issue from JList which features a lot of new anime series that just recently started airing! This issue contains a total of 18 great posters along with previews, character profiles, articles, manga, and other great content. Most of the anime posters are anime series that have recently started airing during the winter 2015 anime season.

This issue can be purchased here, more info on where to purchase the magazine will be at the bottom of this post.

Make sure to view our Megami – March 2015 issue post here. View our posts of older issues here.

Cover and Back

Absolute Duo

Amagi Brilliant Park

Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo

Dog Days 3

Isuca

Junketsu no Maria

Juuou Mujin no Fafnir

Kantai Collection

Koufuku Graffiti

Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha ViVid

Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu

Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata

Shinmai Maou no Testament

Strike Witches

Rolling☆Girls

Triage X

Yuri Kuma Arashi

If you are currently learning or plan to learn Japanese, I highly recommend you to try a copy of this magazine to study with. It is not only packed with posters, it’s also packed with previews, character profiles, articles, manga, and other great content which is great for studying and practicing with and can be viewed HERE.

My favorite posters from this months issue would have to be Junketsu no Maria (I can almost see something in the water…), Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu (You all know why), Strike Witches (Valentine’s Day is near and I’m a sucker for seasonal themed posters) and Yuri Kuma Arashi (I wonder what bath bomb essence they used?).

You can purchase the issue I covered in this post here or you can subscribe to JList‘s NyanType subscription service for $12~$16/month here. All sales made through JList help us continue to bring unique content to the site as well as supporting us!

If you want to see a different type of magazine each month, let us know. Also, if you had the chance to win a poster or two from above, which would it be and why? The best comment will receive a $10 JList certificate when next month’s NyanType post goes live; we’ll email you the coupon via the email you used to comment. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Netflix Is Developing a Legend of Zelda Live-Action Series

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February 9, 2015