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God Eater Promo Video for Episode 10-13 Streamed

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The official website of ufotable’s anime adaptation of God Eater began streaming a new promotional video on Wednesday for the final 4 episodes (Episode 10-13) of the series, the “Meteor Light arc.” The video shows excerpts from the episodes’ stories, which will have a portion set during the past and childhood of main character Renka.

Episode 10 of the anime will air on Tokyo MX on March 5th at 6:30pm JST and on BS11 at 7:00pm JST. Episode 11 will air in the following week at the same time, as well as the remaining episodes in the weeks after.

The titles and themes of the final episodes were revealed:

  • Episode 10 “Sange” (A Glorious End)
  • Episode 11 “Meteor Light”
  • Episode 12 “Dai-Ichi Butai” (First Unit)
  • Episode 13 “Renge” (Lotus Flower)

The announcement listed the following words next to the episode numbers and titles: “Kako” (Past), “Hatsudou” (Set in Action), “Unknown,” and “Mirai” (Future).

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Anime visual:

God Eater is an Action Role Playing, Hack n Slash game developed by Shift and published by Bandai Namco Games. The games are set in a dystopian future Japan, where large monsters called Aragami have destroyed most of mankind. In the games you play as a God Eater, a small group of soldiers whose sole purpose is to defeat the Aragami using weapons made from the Aragami’s cells. A total of 3 games have been released since its start in 2010. The first game in the series released in Japan in February 2010 for the PlayStation Portable with an updated release titled Gods Eater Burst later in the year, where it also released internationally. A direct sequel to the game was published last year in Japan on the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita. The game has been announced to be localised, but no date has been given yet. An anime adaptation by ufotable was announced earlier this year, the released date of the anime is still unknown.

God Eater synopsis from Haruhichan:

Anime adaptation of Bandai Namco’s PSP action game series “God Eater.”

Set in a post-apocalyptic Japan in the year 2071. The world has been mostly destroyed by mysterious monsters known as the Aragami. An organization known as Fenrir was made to exterminate Aragami using ‘God Arcs’, weapons made from Aragami cells. Those who specialize in exterminating Aragami are known as God Eaters. Their God Arcs originally could only keep a single form, however a new type has been discovered that can switch between gun and blade form. Since then, they have been classified new-types and the previous as old-types.

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You can visit the anime’s website: http://anime.godeater.jp/
And follow them on Twitter: @god_eater_anime

Cat Themed Tool That’s a Pen, Stamp, and Mechanical Pencil All in One

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Cat Stamp Pen Mechanical Pencil ToolPutting a modern spin on the traditional hank stamp in Japan comes the cat themed tool that’s a pen, stamp, and mechanical pencil all in one.

Nekozukan, a new line of hanko (or personal stamps used to authorize documents in Japan in place of a signature) features adorable illustrated kitties next to your name. If you don’t have a lifestyle that requires the frequent use of a hanko, then this versatile combination pen/mechanical pencil with a built-in kitty hanko holder at the end is perfect for you.

Produced by online hanko retailer Hankozu, the Nekozukan Name Pen Type makes use of the company’s special hanko stubs. The stub slides into the non-writing end of the pen so a quick flip of the instrument allows you to open the cat and stamp a cute little kitty hanko.

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There are seven steps for installing the hanko stub.

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The pen comes in four different colors: matte black, blue, orange, and champagne gold.

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With 16 different kitty hanko to choose from, the hardest decision might just be which one to choose.

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If you can’t decide the pen comes bundled with one hanko stub for 6,500 yen (US$54), the stubs are removable, which means you can order others for 2,000 yen (17.84 USD) each, then rotate them to your liking.

If that wasn’t enough customization, you can even choose which font you want for your hanko.

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There are also six colors for the pen’s ink to choose from: orange, red, black, blue, green, or purple. As a final personalized touch, you can engrave up to an eight letter length name on the body of the pen.Cat Stamp Pen Mechanical Pencil Tool 11Source: Rocket News 24

Enter Mage Relia from Star Ocean 5

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Meet our small star Relia (リリア). She’s a cute little mage who has amnesia who seems to be able to stop time. Watch as she’s introduced into the RPG as a magic user during battle and story scenes. She’s a bit of a kuudere!

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (スターオーシャン5 Integrity and Faithlessness) will release in Japan on March 31, 2016 for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, followed by a western PlayStation 4 release later this year. Developed by Tri-Ace and published by our beloved Square Enix, this JRPG is sure to please.

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness takes place between Star Ocean: The Second Story and Star Ocean: Till the End of Time, the second and third games in the main Star Ocean series. It is set on the planet Faykreed, 6000 light years from Earth.

Source: Crunchyroll

Fantasy MMORPG Onigiri TV Anime Visual

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The official website for the upcoming television anime of CyberStep MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) Onigiri has revealed a new visual. The series is scheduled to air from April 6 on the Tokyo MX and BS Fuji television networks.

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Previous visual:

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Here’s a synopsis from CyberStep:

Onigiri thrusts its players into mystical Japan, a land filled with mythical creatures of Japanese legend. Starting as a lone Oni, players fight against the malevolent influence of the Kamikui as their miasma spreads over the land. 8 NPCS, each with their own distinct personality and skills, ally themselves with the player to help build a legend, and quell the evil that has arisen. As you grow stronger together, so do the bonds binding you to each other.

Here’s the promotional video for the game:

Onigiri is developed by CyberStep and was launched for the PC in Japan in December 2013 (after alpha and beta test periods earlier in the year). It began service in North America in July 2014. Console editions were released on the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 in October 2015. It is set in a fantasy land resembling ancient Japan where humans coexist with demons (oni) and spiritual monsters (youkai). Players battle against god eaters (kamigui) who rampage through the land.

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Source: Onigiri official website

Five-Pound Edible Kaiju Might Destroy Your Appetite

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Five Pound Edible Kaiju

This is food. That’s right, it’s not a figure, it’s 100% edible! It’s a Gamera dessert.

Shoya Okamoto, a student attending Otemae College of Confectionery in Japan, created this outstanding Gamera out of sweet bean paste, with foot coloring mixed in to achieve the perfect hues for this monstrous appetite destroyer. The detail is illustrious from all the spikes on its back to the dirtied shells on its stomach. You can almost see the cavities in its teeth. This is undoubtedly a work of art.

This big Kaiju weighs around 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds) and took five days to complete. It’s no wonder that the edible sculpture won the top prize at Okamoto’s confectionery school.

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Source: Kotaku

Sakura Flavored Ice Cream Returns to Japan

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Sakura Flavored Ice CreamAfter 24 long years without it, Baskin Robbins in Japan (also known as B-R Thirty One Ice Cream in the country) sakura (cherry blossom) flavored ice cream is making a sweet comeback!

This rich creamy floral dessert is described as tasting of sakura mochi (cherry blossom flavored rice cake), with just a hint of salt, and will contain actual cherry leaves as an ingredient, which should give it a gentle sakura scent. The subtle addition of salt will only add to the overall sweetness of this perfect seasonal treat!

  • Not only is it delicious, but it’s also an aesthetically pleasing soft pink

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This flavor will only be available at Baskin Robbins stores in Japan from March 1 to the end of May for 360 yen (3.20 USD) for a regular serving.

If you’re planning a trip to Japan, the seasonal goodies companies have to offer during the spring season only adds to the adventures to be had!

Source: Rocket News 24

Death Note Live-Action Film Will Be R-Rated

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Death Note Movie Will Be R-Rated

Disregard the past live-action films. This one will make quite the impact.

The people at Collider had the chance to talk with producer Roy Lee, who is involved with the Death Note live-action film that Warner Bros. is working on and they were able to gather some juicy information about the film. While they can’t officially announce the cast quite yet, when asked what the target audience for the film was, however, it’s definitely for adults. “There is zero change it will be below an R-rating,” he continued to explain that the tone of the film “will be one of the first manga adaptations that feels very grounded but still has fantastical elements.”

The film is bring produced by Vertigo Entertainment with Witten Pictures and Lin Pictures, who have seen success with The LEGO Movie. Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Jason Hoffs and Masi Oka are involved as producers. The cast currently includes Nat Wolff and Margaret Qualley.

Viz Media has released the manga and anime in North America.

Here’s the synopsis:

The story follows a student who discovers a mysterious notebook that kills whomever’s name is written in it. When the student meets the notebook’s previous owner, a demon bent on ridding the world of anyone it deems evil or useless, he ends up tracked by an Interpol officer investigating the unexplained deaths of several criminals.

Source: Fandom Post

Sailor Moon Eyewear from JINS

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This stunning eight piece collection features a number of adorable special details.

Japan’s leading eyewear brand JINS has just announced it will be teaming up with the nation’s most beloved magical cast of Sailor Moon schoolgirls for an exciting collaboration. Including a new range of specially designed glasses, cases, and cleaning clothes that are beautifully detailed.

Six character designs that come in a glasses-and-case set for 8,532 yen (75.36 USD) or with a matching cleaning cloth for 9,612 yen (85.68 USD).

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There are three key elements to these stylish megane: a colorful bow and planetary symbol design on both inner temples of the frame, the character’s planetary symbol in gold on the inner temple tip, and the character name on the temple exterior. And the frames of course take the colors of the characters they represent.

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There is also a “Premium Line” that includes two models in a glasses, case, and cleaning cloth set for 12,960 yen (115.46 USD) each.

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These designs are more subtle and elegant, with warmer hues to give that sophisticated look. These frames are equipped with metal arms.

The cleaning clothes are also sold separately for 1,080 yen (9.62 USD) each!

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All the items in the range can be pre-ordered from February 22, set for delivery in July this year. Online ordering will be available from Premium Bandai or JINS.

Source: Rocket News 24

Cancer Found in Shoujo Manga?!

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Shueisha and Kodansha, Japanese publishing companies, have confirmed that formaldehyde, an organic compound that can cause cancer, was found in the supplements of their shoujo manga and children magazines published between October 2014 and July 2015. The substance was found due to a product test conducted by Japan Consumer Information Center last month.

The magazines and supplements are: Shueisha’s “Ribbon” August 2015 issue (Shiny Nail Color), Kodansha’s “Nakayoshi” January 2015 issue (Glitter Nail) and “Otomodachi Pink” November 2014 issue (Pink Manicure).

“There is no risk of severe health hazard, but it may cause allergic reaction,” the publishers explained. They have announced to their readers to stop using them immediately, and have started to recall the harmful products. Kodansha has also decided to cancel the upcoming release of the 33rd issue of its “Himegumi” children magazine on March 15. The issue was planned to include the same type of manicure as its supplement.

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Source: Crunchyroll

Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness Firing Its Way to North America in Fall 2016

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NIS America is proving to be one of the lead publishers in providing niche Japanese video games in the North American market, especially with localizations of Spike Chunsoft’s Danganronpa series and their own, in-house developed Disgaea series. The publisher doesn’t seem to be stopping there with the announcement that NIS America will be launching Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness in Fall of 2016.

Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness is a mystery visual novel spin-off of the original anime television series which makes a numerous amount of changes from its source material, including three new characters – two of which, Inspector Nadeshiko Kugatachi and Enforcer Takuma Tsurugi, are playable – and shifting anime protagonist Akane Tsunemori into a supporting role. Developed by 5pb. (Steins;Gate, Chaos;Head), acclaimed Nitroplus writer Gen Urobuchi (Saya no Uta, Puella Magi Madoka Magica) was present for development to assist with supervising the game’s scenario, as he was the lead script writer for the first season of the television series.

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Players will work with the Criminal Investigation Department’s Division 1 to help unravel mysteries as they blossom, thanks to the Sibyl System which can predict future crimes courtesy of its two features: the Crime Coefficent and the Hue, both a visual signal of one’s ability to perform a vicious act. The decisions you make as both an Enforcer – those who are tasked with apprehending and investigating impending crimes – and an Inspector – those who, alternatively, manage the unpredictable team of Enforcers – shape the mold for how the story unfolds. Do you strive to bring justice to those who have wronged society or will you become a monster in the process?

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Previously an Xbox One-exclusive, Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness was recently announced to be heading to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita – the latter ports, of which, will be brought over to North America, both physically and digitally, in late 2016. Additionally, the game will be ported over to PC via Steam. Unfortunately for fans of Funimation’s English-language dub, the voice acting present in the Western release will be exclusively in Japanese.

For more information and to receive future updates on its localization, check out the official website for Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness! If you’re yearning for the game’s impending release and already can’t wait to get your hands on it, feel free to also check out the original anime television series to help familiarize yourself with the characters as they track down a league of serial killers.

Source: DualShockers

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Celebrate Cat Day with Themed Doughnut

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Japan loves it’s kawaii culture, especially when it comes to food. Anything they can decorate and accentuate to a cutesy theme, they will. Cat Day, celebrated on February 22, is filled with adorable adventures for you to discover. Known as “Neko no Hi”, it was chosen because the date’s numerals, 2/22 (ni ni ni), are pronounced fairly closely to the sound a cat makes in Japan (nyan nyan nyan). Ikumi Mama Animal Doughnuts (“Ikumimam no Dobutsu Donatsu”) is making delivious, adorable cat doughnuts.

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You may have seen these cute doughnuts around, they’ve become extremely popular! One look should be all you need to fall in love with these cute pastry creations. Here are some delectable shots sure to get your tummy rumbling.

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Ikumi Mama is the owner and creator of the doughnuts shop and she has a lot of experience crafting treats that will make you squeal with delight both before and after eating. They’re running a special event to celebrate the occasion. The event is only two days long and the first day was Sunday. If you’re in Tokyo or Kanagawa this Monday there’s time for you to head to Jiyugaoka in Meguro or Motosumiyoshi in Kawasaki for “Super Nyanko Day.” All the doughnuts in the shops will be cat doughnuts and there are 13 different types to choose from!

Each doughnut sold goes towards making the world a better place for cats. For each doughnut the store will donate 1 yen to a NPO that rescues orphaned dogs and cats. Now you have an excellent excuse to indulge!

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  • Their ears are made out of almonds!

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The doughnuts were made without additives and used domestically produced ingredients, so there’s no need to feel guilty about celebrating!

February 22 is also regarded as Ninja Day, but it’s also Cat Day in Japan (although International Cat Day is actually August 8)!

Source: Tokyo Otaku Mode

Is Bear Lingerie the New Cat Keyhole Bra?

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Recently the internet blew up over the Cat Keyhole Bra set of lingerie designed by Nonori and sold by China based online retailer Taoba. Now its time for a different animal to get the attention. The “Kaizoku Kuma” or “Pirate Bear” lingerie is here! The lingerie is a five piece set with adorable designs. The lingerie will release in Japan in March for 5,400 yen ($47.94 USD). Chinese brand Nonori, is offering seven sets for sale via lottery by following their Twitter account and retweet the announcement before February 27.

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Gundam Unicorn Anime Gets TV Anime Titled Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096

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The official Gundam portal website announced on Sunday that the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn video anime series is getting a television broadcast run in Japan under the new title Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 starting on April 3. The series will air on Sundays at 7:00 a.m. on TV Asahi and its affiliated networks.

The anime is being re-edited for the television anime version, and it will also feature a new opening and ending theme with new animated footage. Hiroyuki Sawano’s vocal project SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] is producing both new songs. SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Tielle is performing the opening theme song “Into the Sky,” and SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:naNami will perform the ending theme song “Next 2U -eUC-.”

Gundam UC Anime Gets TV Anime Broadcast Titled Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE 0096

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn is a novel by popular Japanese author Harutoshi Fukui. The novel takes place in Gundam’s Universal Century timeline. Character and mechanical designs are provided by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko and Hajime Katoki, respectively. An anime adaptation was produced by Sunrise as a seven-episode original video animation series and released between March 12, 2010 and June 6, 2014 on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. It was directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi. A television rebroadcast of the anime adaptation titled Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 will begin airing on April 3, 2016.

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn synopsis from Haruhichan:

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The manufacturing colony Industrial 7, which is still under construction, floats at Lagrange point 1.

A youth named Banagher Links, who grew up without knowing his father, meets a mysterious girl who has stowed away on a ship bound for Industrial 7. As the white mobile suit Unicorn undergoes repeated tests and becomes the subject of diverse speculations, the hands of time begin to move.

Banagher does not yet know that he has been caught up in the conflict surrounding Laplace’s Box.

What is Laplace’s Box?
What secret does it contain?
The hundred-year curse of the Universal Century is about to be resolved.

Source: Anime! Anime!

Cecilia Alcott Is Rather Suggestive in New Figure

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Laura Bodewig is the British representative of anime, light novel and manga Infinite Stratos, and now she’s here with a lovely 1/8th scale figure. Cecilia can be seen in a frilly and sexy lingerie and her inviting look is always great to watch as she purposely shows off her amazing cleavage. This figure is by WAVE.

Infinite Stratos – Cecilia Alcott 1/8 figure – This figure is current available on JList here (get 5% off with coupon code MOE-N3Y-4YW0QK).

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Cecilia Alcott can be pre-ordered here.

New Yudachi Kai Ni Figure Is Literally on Fire

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From the popular web browser game and TV anime KanColle, comes this new 1/8th scale figure of Yudachi by Good Smile Company. This is the Kai Ni version of Yudachi where she gets a scarf and slight hairstyle change.

Kantai Collection – Yudachi Kai Ni 1/8 figure – This figure is current available on JList here (get 5% off with coupon code MOE-N3Y-4YW0QK).

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Yudachi Kai Ni can be pre-ordered here.

Terraformars Revenge TV Anime Character Designs Revealed

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The official website of the anime adaptation of Yu Sasuga and Kenichi Tachibana’s Terra Formars manga has revealed character designs for the voice cast for the upcoming second season of Terraformars, titled Terraformars Revenge.

The voice cast and character designs for the second season include:

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  • Hidenobu Kiuchi (Hei in Darker Than Black) who will return to voice Shokichi KomachiTerra-Formars-Revenge-Character-Designs-Shokichi-Komachi
  • Shizuka Itou (Luviagelita Edelfelt in Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya) voicing Michelle DavisTerra-Formars-Revenge-Character-Designs-Michelle-K.-Davis
  • Kaito Ishikawa (Tsumugu Kihara from Nagi no Asukara) will be voicing Marcos GarciaTerra-Formars-Revenge-Character-Designs-Marcos-E.-Garcia
  • KENN (Akihito Kanbara in Kyoukai no Kanata) who will voice Alex StewartTerra-Formars-Revenge-Character-Designs-Alex-K.-Stewart
  • Daisuke Ono (Sebastian Michaelis from Black Butler) voicing as Keiji OnizukaTerra-Formars-Revenge-Character-Designs-Keiji-Onizuka
  • Chiaki Takahashi (Azusa Miura in The iDOLM@STER) who voices Kanako SanjouTerra-Formars-Revenge-Character-Designs-Kanako-Sanjo
  • Aki Toyosaki (Yui Hirasawa from K-ON!) will voice Yaeko YanasegawaTerra-Formars-Revenge-Character-Designs-Yaeko-Yanasegawa
  • Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki Sakata from Gintama) voicing Ichirou HirumaTerra-Formars-Revenge-Character-Designs-Ichirou-Hiruma

Here’s the promotional video for the second season which was revealed last December:

In addition to this, a new visual was recently revealed:

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Previous visual:

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The second season of the anime will have new staff members replacing the staff of the first season and OVAs. The new staff will have:

By comparison, here is the staff of the first season:

Here’s a trailer that looks back at the Terra Formars anime series which aired in 2014:

Anime visual:

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Terra Formars is a Japanese manga series written by Yu Sasuga and illustrated by Kenichi Tachibana. It is serialized in Shueisha’s magazine Weekly Young Jump since 2011. Viz Media began publishing an English translation in 2014. Two original video animations (OVAs), abridging the Bugs 2 arc were released in 2014, and an animated television series, covering the Annex 1 arc was also shown in 2014; Also, a spin-off manga titled Terra For Police started on May 10, 2014 in Jump Kai. A live action film adaptation will be directed by Takashi Miike.

Terra Formars synopsis from Haruhichan:

With the space program attempting to travel to Mars, 21st century scientists were tasked with warming up the planet so that humans could survive on its surface. They came up with an efficient and cost-effective plan of sending cockroaches and mold to the surface so that the mold would absorb the sunlight and the insect corpses would serve as a food source for the mold.

It is now the year 2577 and the first manned ship to Mars has landed on the planet and the six crew members are ready for their mission. But what they find are giant mutated humanoid cockroaches with incredible physical strength. The crew members are easily wiped out, but not before sending a transmission back to Earth. Now, humanity will send elite warriors to exterminate the mutated bugs and claim back Mars.

The second season of the Terra Formars TV anime series, titled Terra Formars: Revenge, will air during April next year in the Spring 2016 anime season. Further information about the anime will be revelead in the near future.

You can visit the anime’s official site here: http://terraformars.tv/
And follow their Twitter: @_terraformars

Source: Terraformars official website

Virtual Reality Sword Art Online Game in the Works

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The official website of IBM’s project has revealed that Sword Art Online will be getting a virtual reality game titled Sword Art Online: The Beginning. The game will aim to create the world of SAO. The game will not use a controller, but will be played by moving your body. Sword Art Online series creator Kawahara Reki said that “it will be completely different from any game experience so far.”

The project is using a next-generation computing system called the “Cognitive System” that supports human decision-making, as well as “SoftLayer,” IBM’s high performance cloud system that produces the ambiance of a real world.

IBM’s project official website is currently accepting applications until March 4 for a prototype alpha test to be held between March 18 and 20 in Tokyo. A total of 208 applicants will be accepted.

A teaser trailer was released:

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Sword Art Online is a Japanese light novel series written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by abec. The series takes place in the near-future and focuses on various virtual reality MMORPG worlds. The light novels began publication on ASCII Media Works’ Dengeki Bunko imprint from April 10, 2009, with a spin-off series launching in October 2012. The series has spawned eight manga adaptations published by ASCII Media Works and Kadokawa. The novels and four of the manga adaptations have been licensed for release in North America by Yen Press.

An anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures aired in Japan between July and December 2012. An Extra Edition episode aired on December 31, 2013, and a second anime series, titled Sword Art Online II, aired between July and December 2014. A video game based on the series, Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment, was released on PlayStation Portable in March 2013, with a second game, Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment for PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) released in April 2014. A third game, Sword Art Online: Lost Song, was released on PlayStation 3 and PS Vita in March 2015.

During a recent interview, Tomohiko Ito mentioned that the Sword Art Online Movie is currently being story-boarded and the completion of its scenario.

Sword Art Online synopsis from Haruhichan:

In the near future, a Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) called Sword Art Online has been released where players can control their avatars through brain waves using technology called “NerveGear.” When players enter the game, they discover they cannot log out, as the game creator is holding them captive. To escape, players must beat the game by defeating each boss on all 100 floors; however, if they die in the game, they die in real life too. Their struggle for survival starts now…

Source: IBM official website

Aikatsu Stars! TV Anime Slated to Air in April with Movie following in August

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The official website of the Aikatsu! franchise has announced that a new Aikatsu Stars! television anime series will premiere in April. Additionally, the company announced a movie will open in theaters on August 13, 2016, and will be titled Aikatsu Stars! Movie.

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A new special anime titled Aikatsu!: Nerawareta Mahou no Aikatsu Card will also screen along side the Aikatsu Stars! Movie. The new TV anime Aikatsu Stars! will air on TV Tokyo beginning April 7. It will air on Thursdays at 6:25 p.m. (Aikatsu! is currently airing in the 6:30 p.m. time slot.)

The new series follows Yume Nijino, who enters Yotsuboshi Academy and aims to become a top idol. In the movie, the students of the academy will travel to an island in the south in search of a legendary dress.

Aikatsu! anime visual:

Aikatsu! February 2016 issue of Animedia poster

Aikatsu! or Aikatsu! Idol Activity is an arcade collectible card game in Bandai’s Data Carddass line of machines, which launched in October 2012. The game revolves around using collectible cards featuring various clothes to help aspiring idols pass auditions. An anime adaptation by Sunrise began airing on TV Tokyo from October 8, 2012. A film adaptation was released in December 2014. Three manga adaptations have been published by Shogakukan, along with four Nintendo 3DS games published by Bandai Namco Games.

Aikatsu! synopsis from Haruhichan:

An idol’s brilliance illuminates the dreams of humanity. Starlight Academy, a holy ground for celebrities in training, seeks to realize this belief. Behind its rigorous entrance requirements lie not only the top young stars in the entertainment business, but some of the best memories these students will ever have.

Or so Aoi Kiriya believes. Alongside her best friend Ichigo, Aoi decides to apply for the prestigious private school in hopes of living up to the praise of the biggest idol in the world: Mizuki Kanzaki. As they journey through the numerous laughs, friendships, and heartbreaks that await them, can the two girls light up the lives of others as Mizuki has done for them?

Whether it be chopping down Christmas trees, traversing obstacle courses, or even rock climbing, there’s always a playful new adventure to be found in the world of Aikatsu!.

Source: Animate.tv, Aikatsu! Stars official website

Rugby Manga All Out!! TV Anime Staff and Visual Revealed

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The official website of the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Shiori Amase’s All Out!! manga has revealed the staff  and a new key visual for the series. It is scheduled to air this Fall.

The staff consist of:

  • Director: Kenichi Shimizu (Parasyte)
  • Series Composition, Script: Masahiro Yokotani (Free!)
  • Script: Shingo Irie (Kuroko no Basket)
  • Character Design: Masanori Shino (Black Lagoon)
  • Studio: TMS Entertainment (Kamisama Hajimemashita, Detective Conan, Jitsu wa Watashi wa) x Madhouse (Hunter x Hunter (2011), One Punch Man, Parasyte)
  • Production Planning Cooperation: Telecom Animation Film

A new key visual for the series was also unveiled:

all out anime key visual

The cast includes:

All Out!! TV Anime Cast Announced

All Out!! synopsis from MAL:

Gion Kenji is short and perpetually pissed off about it. Iwashimizu Sumiaki is tall but timid. Although it’s bullies that bring this unlikely pair together on the first day of high school, it’s the rugby club that will make them friends.

All Out!! manga volume 1 cover

All Out!! is adapted from the manga of the same name by Shiori Amase. It has been serialized in Morning Two since November 2012. The anime adaptation is scheduled to air in 2016.

Source: Comic Natalie

Assassination Classroom 2nd Season to Adapt Manga Ending

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This year’s 12th Weekly Shounen Jump issue has revealed that Yusei Matsui’s Assassination Classroom (Ansatsu Kyoushitsu) will adapt the ending of the manga series. This was revealed during an interview with director Seiji Kishi.

It was recently revealed that Yusei Matsui’s Assassination Classroom (Ansatsu Kyoushitsu) manga will end in five more chapters. The issue states that the manga will end in Weekly Shonen Jump’s 16th issue, which will ship in March. The manga’s end is coinciding with the end of the academic year in Japan and Japan’s graduation season. Weekly Shonen Jump is also starting a “graduation countdown” for the manga in the 12th issue.

The 12th issue will also feature a comment and an illustration by Matsui regarding the manga’s ending.

Assassination Classroom Manga to End in 5 Chapters

The magazine’s 11th issue had teased that the 12th issue would feature the manga’s “final mission climax” and the “conclusion of the fated battle.” The 11th issue had also teased that the 12th issue would include a “super important announcement” for Assassination Classroom.

Anime visual:

Assassination Classroom Anime Visual haruhichan.com Ansatsu Kyoushitsu Visual

Assassination Classroom is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yusei Matsui. The series began serialization Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from July 2012 and is licensed in English by Viz Media. The series follows the daily lives of an extremely powerful octopus-like teacher and his students dedicated to the task of assassinating him to prevent Earth from being destroyed. As of March 2015, thirteen tankobon volumes have been released in Japan with a circulation of ten million copies.

A single original video animation adaptation by Brain’s Base based on the series was screened at the Jump Super Anime Tour on October to November 2013. This was followed by a television anime adaptation by Lerche, which began airing on Fuji TV in January 2015. This adaptation has been licensed by Funimation for release in North America. The series was obtained by Madman Entertainment for digital distribution in Australia and New Zealand. A live action film adaptation was released on March 21, 2015.

Assassination Classroom (Ansatsu Kyoushitsu) synopsis from Haruhichan.

The students of class 3-E have a mission: kill their teacher before graduation. He has already destroyed the moon, and has promised to destroy the Earth if he can not be killed within a year. But how can this class of misfits kill a tentacled monster, capable of reaching Mach 20 speed, who may be the best teacher any of them have ever had?

Source: Otakomu

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