Last June, Japan’s Diet enacted legislation on lowering the nation’s voting age from 20 to 18, the first reduction since the 20-year-mark was set following the end of World War II. The change goes into effect this year in time for summer’s Upper House election which means that a few million first-time voters will be able to vote.
Oreimo light novel author Tsukasa Fushimi and artist Hiro Kanzaki have turned once again to their characters for a story in which, while Kyosuke Kosaka is in college, Life Counselling activities lead to 18-year-old Kirino’s selection to be a spokes model for the new voting law changes. Kuroneko also makes an appearance.
The book will be distributed at national events and workshops, as well as Dengeki’s Spring event on March 13th.
Character designs for the Straw Hats outfits for the upcoming 13thOne Piece film, One Piece Film Gold, have been revealed. The 13th film is slated for a Japanese release on July 23.
The 13thOne Piece film is titled One Piece Film Gold andit will be airing this summer on July 23rd, 2016. Eiichiro Oda, the original creator of the One Piece manga and anime will be the executive producer. The film will be directed by Hiroaki Miyamoto, who directed the One Piece TV anime from episode 352 to 679 and was the assistant director for One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island. The script will be written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa, screenwriter of the Black Butler live action, the Samurai Sensei drama series and Strawberry Night. This will his first anime-related work.
Ticket preorders will include a clear file with an illustration of Luffy on.
One Piece is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Weekly Shounen Jump since July 19, 1997; the individual chapters are being published in tankoubon volumes by Shueisha, with the first released on December 24, 1997, and the 75th volume released as of September 2014. One Piece follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young man whose body gains the properties of rubber after unintentionally eating a Devil Fruit, and his diverse crew of pirates, named the Straw Hat Pirates. Luffy explores the ocean in search of the world’s ultimate treasure known as One Piece in order to become the next Pirate King.
The chapters have been adapted into an original video animation (OVA) produced by Production I.G in 1998, and an anime series produced by Toei Animation, which began broadcasting in Japan in 1999. Since then, the still continuing series has aired over 672 episodes. Additionally, Toei has developed thirteen animated feature films, two OVA’s, and five television specials.
One Piece has received wide critical acclaim, primarily for its art, characterization, humor and story. Several volumes of the manga have broken publishing records, including highest initial print run of any book in Japan and the first book to sell over three million copies in Oricon history. As of 2013, the series had over 345 million volumes in circulation worldwide, making it the best-selling manga series in history.
Gol D. Roger was known as the Pirate King, the strongest and most infamous being to have sailed the Grand Line. The capture and death of Roger by the World Government brought a change throughout the world. His last words before his death revealed the location of the greatest treasure in the world, One Piece. It was this revelation that brought about the Grand Age of Pirates, men who dreamed of finding One Piece(which promises an unlimited amount of riches and fame), and quite possibly the most coveted of titles for the person who found it, the title of the Pirate King.
Enter Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy that defies your standard definition of a pirate. Rather than the popular persona of a wicked, hardened, toothless pirate who ransacks villages for fun, Luffy’s reason for being a pirate is one of pure wonder; the thought of an exciting adventure and meeting new and intriguing people, along with finding One Piece, are his reasons of becoming a pirate. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Luffy and his crew travel across the Grand Line, experiencing crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling strong enemies, all in order to reach One Piece.
Nitroplus’s mascot Super Sonico is back once again, and this time with a new limited time Valentine’s themed wallpaper illustration. She can be seen wishing you a happy valentine with heart-shaped chocolates surrounding her.
Back in 2015, a limited time Valentine’s themed wallpaper illustration was revealed. She can be seen wishing you a happy valentine with a piece of pocky in her mouth, would you accept the gift?
In addition to this, character designer Tsuji Santa has taken to social media to give some Valentine’s love to Super Pochaco.
In addition to this, this year’s 11th issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced on Monday that Yuuki Kaji will voice the character Shouto Todoroki. The magazine also revealed the character designs for his school uniform and hero costume.
In addition to this, the character designs for characters Denki Kaminari and Eijirou Kirishima were recently revealed. This year’s 10th issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced the voice cast for the two characters on Monday.
Tasuku Hatanaka (Ushio Aotsuki from Ushio to Tora) as Denki Kaminari
In addition to this, this year’s ninth issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced that Marina Inoue will voice Momo Yaoyorozu, and Yoshimasa Hosoya will voice Fumikage Tokoyami. The magazine also revealed the character designs for both characters in both their school uniforms and hero costumes.
Anime Character Designer: Yoshihiko Umakoshi (Berserk, Casshern Sins)
Animation Studio: Studio Bones (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Noragami)
Here is the anime’s first promotional video:
Boku no Hero Academia (My Hero Academia) is an action adventure manga series written and illustrated by Kouhei Horikoshi. The series began in July 2014 under Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, where a total of 6 volumes have been compiled. The series has had good reception selling over 200,000 copies in 4 months, with the first volume selling out in short time. An anime adaptation of the series was announced in the November 2nd issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine.
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?
A TV anime adaptation of Boku no Hero Academia will be broadcasting on Sundays at 5pm JST on MBS/TBS during April, during the Spring 2016 anime season. Further information about the series will be revealed in the upcoming weeks.
Character designer Tsuji Santa has taken to social media to give some Valentine’s love to Super Pochaco. Super Pochaco is a shy and chubby girl first seen as episode three ends in the SoniAni: Super Sonico The Animation TV anime. She appears to view Sonico as a role model of sorts: over time, she changes her hairstyle, becomes more confident, dyes her hair, joins a talent agency and dispenses with her glasses.
The official website for the recently announced original TV anime Haifuri began streaming the first promotional video on Sunday. The video features the character song “Watashi-tachi Kinenbi,” even though the anime has not yet announced the voice cast.
The main characters of the anime have also been revealed with the cast yet to be revealed, alongside their original character designs by Atto:
Haifuri is an upcoming Japanese anime television series produced by Production IMS. Yuu Nobuta is directing the anime and Reiko Yoshida is handling series composition, with character designs by Naoto Nakamura and original character designs by Atto. It will begin airing in April 2016.
A manga adaptation will be serialized in Media Factory’s seinen manga magazine Monthly Comic Alive.
Haifuri synopsis from MAL:
With Japan having developed as a maritime nation, it became necessary to have specialized schools to teach skills essential to protecting the sea. The setting is one such all-girls school. The girls who enroll here study to become “blue mermaids,” through classroom instruction and teaching of practical skills.
“Blue mermaids” are women who pursue the ocean for their professional occupation. They live by the motto “In the sea we live, the sea we protect, and by the sea we go.” They must excel in their studies, but must also adopt an international mindset. They are the “Elite of the Sea,” and are expected to be knowledgeable of the customs and cultures of other countries as well as their own.
The HaiFuri anime is currently in production and is currently scheduled for April, during the Spring 2016 anime season. Additional information about the series will be revealed at a later date.
If you’ve ever wanted to see Eren fight Titans while dressed up like an employee of a Lawson convenience store, Omega Force’s Attack on Titan game has made that a reality. The costume as well as Armin’s Treasure Box-included Attack on Titan: Junior High costume when you pick up the action game at Loppi HMV.
Here is the trailer for the Attack on Titan game for the 3DS:
Attack on Titan is an upcoming video game based on the shounen manga series of the same name. It will be released this month in Japan and sometime later this year for North America and Europe for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita. The title is being published by Koei Tecmo and developed by Omega Force. The game’s visuals will match that of the anime and retell key events of the story. You as a player will be able to use the 3D Maneuvering Gear to ascend to high areas as well as navigate around the Titans and hit their weak spot.
Given the major cultural context of Valentine’s Day and White Day in Japan, fanart is always a special treat. Especially this year when Toshiro Fujii, the main animator of the Naruto Shippuden’s iconic 16th opening, Silhouette, drew his very own Osomatsu-san style valentines day featuring Naruto’s main cast. Given the six roles of the Sextuplets in the anime, Naruto represents Osomatsu, Sasuke is Karamatsu, Gaara is Ichimatsu, Shikamaru is Choromatsu, Sakura is Todomatsu, and Rock Lee is Jyushimatsu.
Pulchra have revealed a quality 1/8 scale figure of adorable idol Honoka Kosaka from the popular idol anime Love Live! School Project. She is dressed in a sexy race queen uniform. Her great figure is well represented and her shiny blue costume is so mesmerizing to look at.
Kadokawa have revealed that the first limited edition Blu-ray Disc and DVD volume for anime adaptation of Natsume Akatsuki and Kurone Mishima’s Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! (Give Blessings to This Wonderful World!) light novel series will include an original PC game titled Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! in the life. The first Blu-ray Disc and DVD volume will ship on March 25 in Japan for 7,600 yen ($67 USD) and 6,600 yen ($58 USD), respectively.
Game creator tachi, who won an award at the 4th Niconico Self-Made Game Fest, is creating the game using the “RPG Tsukuru VX Ace” software. In the comedy game, players control Kazuma, Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness on quests.
Japanese video game news website 4Gamer has posted more screenshots from the game.
In related news – Aqua and Megumin have been featured as a double page spread in the March 2016 issue of Dengeki G‘s Magazine. You can purchase this issue here (get 5% off with coupon code MOE-N3Y-4YW0QK).
In addition to this, Megumin has been featured as a poster in the March 2016 issue of Megami. You can purchase this issue here (get 5% off with coupon code MOE-N3Y-4YW0QK).
In addition to this, Aqua has been featured as a poster in the February 2016 issue of Megami. This issue can be purchased here (get 5% off with coupon code MOE-N3Y-4YW0QK) and you can view the other posters that came in this issue here.
Here’s the recent anime visual:
The main cast of the anime has been revealed and includes:
Jun Fukushima (Yoshihisa Manabe from Kotoura-san) will voice Kazuma Satou
Japanese pop singer Machico performs the anime’s Opening theme song “fantastic dreamer” with voice actresses Sora Amamiya, Rie Takahashi and Ai Kayano performs the Ending theme song “Chiisana Boukensha” in character.
The website also revealed two additional visuals:
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! (Give Blessings to This Wonderful World!) is a fantasy adventure light novel series written by Natsume Akatsuki and illustrated by Kurone Mishima. The series began in October 2013 being published under Kadokawa Shoten’s Sneaker Bunko imprint, where a total of 7 volumes have been produced to date. A spin-off light novel series titled Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Bakuen o! is also being produced alongside the parent novel, with 3 volumes to date. A manga adaptation is currently being serialized in Fujimi Shobo’s Monthly Dragon Age magazine.
Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! synopsis from MAL:
The life of Satou Kazuma, a hikikomori who likes games, all too soon came to an end because of a traffic accident… It was supposed to, but when he woke up, a beautiful girl who called herself a goddess was in front of his eyes.
“Hey, I have got something a little nice for you. Wanna go to another world? You can take only one thing of your choice along with you.”
“…then I’ll take you.”
From here on, the great adventure of subjugating the Demon King will begin for the reincarnated Kazuma… Or so one would think, but it’s the labor for obtaining food, clothing and shelter that begins! Despite Kazuma wanting to live in peace, the goddess keeps causing problems one after another, and eventually, they attract the attention of the Demon King’s army!?
The official website of the anime adaptation of Ayano Takeda and Nikki Asada’s Hibike! Euphonium (Sound! Euphonium) novel series began streaming a full trailer for the upcoming April recap anime movie, Hibike! Euphonium: Kitauji Koukou Suisougaku Bu e Youkoso (Sound! Euphonium the Movie: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band).
In addition to this, the official website recently revealed a brand new visual for the upcoming recap movie:
Here’s the previous visual:
Here are the recent trailers:
In addition to this, a new visual of the series to celebrate the recent news has been featured as a poster in the December 2015 issue of Megami. You can purchase this issue of Megami magazine here and view the other posters that came in this issue here.
In addition to this, another poster of the series has been featured in the October 2015 issue of the Japanese anime magazine Animedia.
Sound! Euphonium Welcome to Kitauji High School’s Musical Instrument Club is a Japanese novel by Ayano Takeda, published on December 5, 2013 by Takarajimasha. The story focuses on the Kitauji High School Music Club, which is steadily improving thanks to the newly appointed adviser’s strict instruction.
Hibike! Euphonium begins when Kumiko Oumae, a girl who was in the brass band club in junior high school, visits her high school’s brass band club as a first year. Kumiko’s classmates Hazuki and Sapphire decide to join the club, but Kumiko sees her old classmate Reina there and hesitates. She remembers an incident she had with Reina at a brass band club contest in junior high school.
The official website for the upcoming anime adaptation of Jun Misaki’s light novel series Hundred began streaming a new promotional video on Friday. The new promotional video focuses on Hayato Kisaragi (voiced by Yoshiaki Hasegawa (Kamakyuri from One Punch Man)).
Here’s the previous promo video:
The main cast members, who are reprising their roles from the drama CD, are:
Yoshiaki Hasegawa (Kamakyuri from One Punch Man) as Hayato Kisaragi
Rumi Ookubo (Nona from Death Parade) as Emil Crossford
Mayu Yoshioka (Taeko Kondou from Girls und Panzer) as Sakura Kirishima
Kaya Okuno (Yaya Sasame from Hanayamata) as Karen Kisaragi
M.A.O (Mao Ichimichi) (Aoko Nakamori from Magic Kaito 1412) as Claire Harvey
The other cast members include:
Wataru Hatano (Murasaki from Hamatora) as Fritz Granz
Yuka Ootsubo as Latia Saint-Émilion
Rika Kinugawa as Liddy Steinberg
Yui Makino (Misaki Nakahara from Welcome to the N.H.K.) as Erica Candle
The wrap-around jacket band on the cover of the ninth volume of Jun Misaki’s light novel series Hundred recently revealed that the anime adaptation will premiere in April 2016.
Hundred is a Japanese light novel series written by Jun Misaki and illustrated by Nekosuke Okuma. SB Creative has published seven novels since December 15, 2012 under their GA Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation with art by Sasayuki was serialized in Fujimi Shobo’s shōnen manga magazine Monthly Dragon Age between 2013 and 2014. An anime adaptation has been announced. Among the cast members of the anime series was Miyu Matsuki, who recently died in October 27, 2015, five months after the announcement. The TV anime adaption is set to air in April 2016.
“Hundred”—that is the only weapon that can oppose the mysterious life form “Savage” from visiting the earth.
The protagonist, Kirasagi Hayato, aims to become a Martial Arts Master using this Hundred. He managed to get into the battleship university Little Garden.
However—
“I wanted to see you, Hayato!!!”
“H-How do you know my name?”
Around the roommate, Emil Crossford, who somehow knows him well (?), Hayato gets an uneasy feeling.
What’s more, just after the entrance ceremony, he gets asked for a duel by the campus’ strongest martial arts master “Queen” Claire Harvey…!?
The official website for the TV anime adaptation of light novel Netgame no Yome wa Onnanoko ja Nai to Omotta? (And you thought there is never a girl online?) has revealed a new key visual for the series. It was also revealed that the anime will begin its broadcast on April 7th at 11:30pm JST on Tokyo MX. The series will also air on BS11 on the 8th at 12:30am JST and on Sun TV at 2:00am JST.
Past visual:
The cast includes:
Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Mikado Ryuugamine from Durarara!!) will voice Hideki Nishimura
Netoge no Yome wa Onna no Ko Janai to Omotta? is a Japanese light novel series, written by Shibai Kineko and illustrated by Hisasi. ASCII Media Works have published eight volumes since 2013 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation with art by Kazui Ishigami began serialization in ASCII Media Works’ seinen manga magazine Dengeki G‘s Comic from August 30, 2014, and has been collected in a single tankōbon volume. An anime television series adaptation has been announced.
Netoge no Yome wa Onnanoko ja Nai to Omotta? synopsis from MAL:
Our naïve protagonist proposes to a female character in an online game, only to find out that the player is actually a guy. Traumatized by that, he decides to never trust a girl online, but now, two years later, a female player is proposing to him. What will happen?
The Netoge no Yome wa Onnanoko ja Nai to Omotta? TV anime is in production and will be start its broadcast on Thursday, April 7th at 11:30pm JST on Tokyo MX. Further information about the series will be revealed at a later date.
Aniplex began streaming a new commercial for Studio Trigger’s (Kill la Kill, Ninja Slayer) upcoming original Kiznaiver TV anime on Saturday. The commercial introduces the main cast and staff members, including three new cast members who were recently unveiled.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3rwpxg
The opening theme will be performed by BOOM BOOM SATELLITES while the ending theme will be performed by Sangatsu no Phantasia.
The story’s protagonist. His sense of pain and his own feelings are dulled. His moods barely fluctuate, and he pays little attention to other people.
Hibiku Yamamura (Ashuramaru from Owari no Seraph) as Noriko Sonozaki
A mysterious and beautiful girl who experienced kizuna (connection) with Katsuhira and the others, and assigns them missions. She is even more emotionless than Katsuhira, and feels no human kindness.
A muscular idiot who tends not to look before he leaps. While he presents a rude front, he possesses the potential for leadership.
Nobunaga Shimazaki (Shidou Itsuka fromDate A Live) as Tsuguto Yoshida
A handsome and self-satisfied honor student who is always surrounded by girls. He is a selfish and calculating man with an underhanded nature, and is cold to other men.
Rina Satou (Kaoru Tanamachi from Amagami SS) as Honoka Maki
A girl who exudes a calm, grown-up air, and who tends not to group with people. She tends to say mean things, glare menacingly, and is generally unsociable.
Yuka Terasaki (Arata Wataya from Chihayafuru) as Chidori Takashiro
Katsuhira’s friend, and the class representative-type who always sees to everyone’s needs (or is nosy, if viewed negatively). Does she hold complex feelings for Katsuhira?
A handsome man with a distinct face that anyone can recognize, but he is surrounded by many mysteries. His multiple piercings and his bandaged look are extremely distinctive.
A new visual for Studio Trigger’s (Kill la Kill, Ninja Slayer) upcoming original Kiznaiver TV anime has been revealed in theFebruary 2016 issue of NewType. You can purchase this issue here (get 5% off with coupon code MOE-N3Y-4YW0QK).
The November issue of Shufu-to-Seikatsu Sha Ltd.’s Pash! magazine also revealed the anime announcement of Studio Trigger’s next anime along with a visual:
Visual:
Here is the anime’s synopsis:
Set in the fictional Japanese city of Sugomori City, one day Sonosaki tells her classmate Katsuhira: “You have been selected to be a Kiznaiver.” The Kizuna System, which allows Katsuhira to share his wounds, connects him to the classmates whose lives and personalities completely differ from his.
The Kizuna System is an incomplete system for the implementation of world peace that connects people through wounds. All those who are connected to this system are called Kiznaivers. When one Kiznaiver is wounded, the system divides and transmits the wound among the other Kiznaivers.
Sugomori City is built on reclaimed land. But as the years go by, the city’s population is decreasing. The story is set in this town where Katsuhira and the others live.
In an interview in the magazine, scriptwriter Okada stated that the keyword for the series is “kizuna” (connection). The title itself is a play on “kizuna” and “naive.” Okada noted that she wrote the title before the story outline.
Studio Trigger is currently producing Kiznaiver, a brand new original TV anime. Further information about the anime will be revealed at a later date.
The first 6-minutes of the upcoming second film of the in the Digimon Adventure tri. series, Digimon Adventure tri.: Ketsui, was previewed during Tokuban Adventure’s livestream on NicoNico Douga. The voices of Tachikawa Mimi and Kido Jou, Yoshida Hitomi and Ikeda Junya, presented audiences with information about several upcoming products, including the 15th anniversary D-3 Digivice Paildramon Color and Blu-Ray releases of Digimon Adventure tri.’s second chapter, Ketsui.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzjGBWntMlk
In addition to this, a new promotional video for the second film of the in the Digimon Adventure tri. series, Digimon Adventure tri.: Ketsui, debuted on the official website on Tuesday.
The video ends with a teaser for the third part, Digimon Adventure tri.: Kokuhaku (Confession), which will open this summer. In the teaser, Patamon says, “Sayonara, Takeru” (T.K.), and Takeru replies by yelling Patamon’s name.
The film will open for a limited three-week run in Japanese theaters on March 12. It will also be available online for a fee on the same day, and theaters will offer an early limited edition Blu-ray Disc. The Blu-ray Disc and DVD will then debut at regular retailers on April 2.
In addition to this, the boys from the Digimon Adventure tri. theatrical anime series has been featured in the February 2016 issue of Otomedia as a poster.
The Digimon girls have also been featured as a poster. Meiko Mochizuki, Sora Takenouchi, Mimi Tachikawa, and Yagami Hikari have been featured in the February 2016 issue of Animedia. You can purchase this issue here (get 5% off with coupon code MOE-N3Y-4YW0QK).
The cast members of the 8 Digi-destined have also been revealed. The voice actors and actresses from the previous anime will not return and will instead include a new cast:
Natsuki Hanae (Inaho Kaizuka from Aldnoah.Zero) will voice lead character Taichi “Tai” Yagami
Mao Ichimichi (Kazumi Schlierenzauer from Gokukoku no Brynhildr) will play Hikari Yagami
Recently the official website also revealed a new key visual for the series. In addition to this, it has also been revealed that the Kouji Wada will return to do the opening theme song “Butter-Fly” while Miyazaki Ayumi will return to perform “Brave Heart” for the insert song. The Digimon cast will remain the same.
The anime will be set 6 years after the end of the original series, and 3 years after Digimon Adventure 02. The newly announced anime will be produced by Toei Animation (Sailor Moon Crystal, One Piece) and follow 17 year old Tai who is currently in high school with Agumon.
Digimon (Digital Monsters in Japan) is a large multimedia franchise that was based on Bandai’s Digivice products, which first released in 1997. The toys were based on Tamagotchis, which were also produced by Bandai. The toys were seen as more female orientated products, so Bandai created a new line of products for a male equivalent. The first anime adaptation, Digimon Adventure, was produced in 1999 by Toei Animation. A film and TV anime were released alongside each other in 1999, the movie being a 20 minute anime produced by Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time). Since then there has been numerous anime series, toys, figures, manga, video games and trading card games in the franchise. And this year, will mark the 15th anniversary of Digimon Adventure.
A new visual for the the television anime of the Muv-Luv Alternative spinoff novel Schwarzesmarken has been featured as a double page spread in the March 2016 issue of Animedia. You can purchase this issue here (get 5% off with coupon code MOE-N3Y-4YW0QK).
Irisdina Bernhard and Katia Waldheim have also been featured as a double page spread in the February 2016 issue of Dengeki G‘s Magazine. You can purchase this issue here (get 5% off with coupon code MOE-N3Y-4YW0QK).
Here’s the most recent promotional video for the series:
The cast was recently revealed and include:
Kenichi Suzumura (Mikiya Kokutou fromKara no Kyoukai) will voice Theodor Eberbach
Minami Tanaka (Hana N. Fountainstand from Hanayamata) as Katia Waldheim
Schwarzesmarken is a series set in the Alternative universe, during the early years of the BETA invasion. It replaced theMuv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse serialization in the Tech Gian magazine. The series is written by Hiroki Uchida and illustrated by CARNELIAN.
Schwarzesmarken is a spin-off of the Muv-Luv Alternative series, but the events takes place in 1983.
The East German Army 666th TSF Squadron “Schwarzesmarken” (Black Marks) are a special-forces unit tasked with assaulting BETA forces through unconventional tactics; specifically, they target Lux and Magnus Lux to deny the BETA the advantage of ranged firepower. Their orders are given the topmost priority, such that it is common practice for the 666th to ignore allied distress calls that will result in deviation from their original mission, even if only for a short moment.
The 666th Squadron mostly operates MiG-21s, with their squadron commander Irisdena Bernhard piloting an MiG-21PF.
Tite Kubo’s Weekly Shounen Jump hit Bleach will be teaming up with the Puzzle & Dragons mobile game. Gung Ho Online Entertainment announced on Monday that Ichigo, Rukia, Orihime, Uryu and more characters from the series will appear in the game soon to take on some fantastical monsters.
Here’s a better look at some of the illustrations which will be appearing in-game:
The official Twitter account for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Miyuki Abe’s BL manga Super Lovers has announced the supporting cast as well as additional staff members. The series will be animated by Studio Deen and is slated for April 2016.
The additional cast includes:
Atsuko Tanaka (Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell) will voice Haruko Kaidou
Yoko Soumi (Olivier Mira Armstrong from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood) as Mikiko Kashiwagi
Ryoko Shiraishi (Hime Onizuka from SKET Dance) as Kiri Kondou
Mitsuki Saiga (Makoto Kousaka from Genshiken) as Kiyoka
The previously announced cast consist of:
Junko Minagawa (Ion Fortuna from Trinity Blood) will voice Ren Kaido
Tomoaki Maeno (Hak Son from Akatsuki no Yona) as Haru Kaido
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Tooru Kokonoe from Absolute Duo) as Aki Kaido
Takuma Terashima (Wolf from Blood Lad) as Shima Kaido
Ayumu Murase (Rui Ninomiya from Gatchaman Crowds) as Ikuyoshi Sasaki
Jun Fukushima (Kazuma Satou from Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!) as Juzen Kurosaki
The new staff include:
Assistant Director: Yasuhiro Watanabe
Art Director: Masakazu Miyake
Color Setting: Imari Katsuragi
Director of Photography: Asahiko Koshiyama
Editing: Masahiro Matsumura
Sound Director: Shouji Hata
Sound Effects: Izumo Noriko
Recording: Daiju Yamaki
Sound Production: DAX Production
Previously revealed staff include:
Scripts: Yoshiko Nakamura (Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East, Hakuouki, Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun)
Character Design: Miki Takihara (Shinryaku! Ika Musume, Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East, Yuri Kuma Arashi)
Music: Nippon Columbia
Animation Studio: Studio DEEN (Fate/stay night, Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?, Log Horizon 2nd Season)
Anime visual:
Super Lovers is a Japanese shounen-ai manga series published in the magazine Emerald by Miyuki Abe, author of Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East. An anime adaptation has been announced.
Super Lovers synopsis from MAL:
While spending summer with his mother, Haru meets Ren, a boy newly adopted by his mother. Getting along with Ren isn’t easy as Haru’s goal is to “civilize” him by the time summer ends. Their relationship slowly improves as Haru spends more time with Ren and in return Ren steadily warms up to him. Can they really become a “family” at the end of summer!?
Pulchra have revealed a quality 1/8 scale figure of adorable idol Umi Sonoda from the popular idol anime Love Live! School Project. She is dressed in a sexy race queen uniform. Her great figure is well represented and her shiny blue costume is so mesmerizing to look at.
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