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Manga 'Alice or Alice: Siscon Niisan to Futago no Imouto' Gets TV Anime Adaptation

The September 2017 issue of Kadokawa's Comic Cune magazine, which goes on sale on July 27, has announced a TV anime adaptation of the slice of life manga Alice or Alice: Siscon Niisan to Futago no Imouto. Riko Korie began drawing the series in the November 2013 issue of Comic Alive magazine before switching to Comic Cune in 2015. Kadokawa has published two compiled volumes of Alice or Alice under the MF Comics label. A special edition of the second volume contained a drama CD, whose voice cast i...

3 hours ago by arsonal 22 Comments

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Producer Ouji Hiroi Announces Re-marriage

Producer Ouji Hiroi has announced on Tuesday that he has already married to a dentist the previous year. He has also announced a new multimedia project on the same day. Born Teruhisa, Hiroi is popular for producing Sakura Taisen and Chou Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru series, which also received anime adaptations. He also produced Karen Senki in 2014, and more. Source: Oricon

7 hours ago by tsubasalover 2 Comments

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Multimedia Project 'Sora to Umi no Aida' Gets TV Anime for 2018

A mobile game company ForwardWorks has just announced its second mobile game Sora to Umi no Aida (abbriviate as SoraUmi) to be launched this October, as well as TV Anime, which will be animated by TMS Entertainment, and other adaptations in order to aim to be a multimedia project. The game sets in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, there are 6 girls who aims to be Space Fishermen get monsters who capture gods who protect fishes and fishes themselves. They also try to communicate with each oth...

7 hours ago by tsubasalover 11 Comments

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Original TV Anime 'Dia Horizon' Announced for Fall 2017

A multimedia project by Square Enix titled Dia Horizon has launched. For the project's first work, TV anime has been announced to aired in Fall 2017. Introduction We met and share one death - What's beyond the end of the horizon? Death… hope… freedom… … A girl has born with the secret to the end. She... is not allowed to live freely. "Freedom" is just a word she yearns for. She has lived in a closed and narrow world whole her life, and is chosen by "someone". Therefore, she thought, if the God...

8 hours ago by tsubasalover 19 Comments

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Japan's Weekly CD Rankings for Jul 17 - 23

Here are the weekly CD rankings for July 17 - 23 Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles CD Single *1.　272,872　*,272,872　SKE48 "Igai ni Mango" *2.　*32,986　*,*32,986　Senki Zesshou Symphogear AXZ OP "TESTAMENT" by Nana Mizuki *3.　*31,243　*,*31,243　Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Reflection ED "Destiny's Prelude" by Nana Mizuki *6.　*15,855　*,*15,855　Amatsuki "Mr. Fake / Tsunageru" *8.　*12,678　*,*12,678　Senki Zesshou Symphogear AXZ Character Song 3 "Gekka Biha" by Tsubasa Kazanar...

8 hours ago by tsubasalover 5 Comments

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Japan's Weekly Blu-ray and DVD Rankings for Jul 17 - 23

Here are the weekly Blu-ray and DVD rankings for July 17 - 23 Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles Blu-ray *1.　7,614　**7,614　Frame Arms Girl Vol.1 Limited Edition *2.　3,297　**3,297　Starmyu 2nd Season Vol.2 Limited Edition *3.　2,802　**2,802　Little Witch Academia (TV) Vol.4 *4.　2,679　**2,679　Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon Vol.5 *5.　2,628　*32,311　Kizumonogatari III: Reiketsu-hen Limited Edition *6.　2,210　**2,210　Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Vol.1 *7.　2,094　**2,094　Precure D...

8 hours ago by tsubasalover 18 Comments

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Light Novel 'Märchen Mädchen' Gets Anime Adaptation

The wraparound jacket on the second volume of Tomohiro Matsu's Märchen Mädchen light novels, which goes on sale on Tuesday, has announced an anime project based on the series. Shueisha began publishing Märchen Mädchen under its Dash X Bunko imprint in February. The magic fantasy series, whose story is based on original plans drafted by Matsu prior to his death in 2016, features character illustrations by Kantoku. Synopsis When the two girls meet, magic begins. Hazuki Kagimura loves stories, an o...

12 hours ago by arsonal 14 Comments

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New Anime Project of 'Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!' Announced

A new anime project based on Natsume Akatsuki's Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! (KonoSuba) light novels was announced on Tuesday in a web radio broadcast on HiBiKi Radio Station. Seiyuu Jun Fukushima (Kazuma Satou) and Rie Takahashi (Megumin), who hosted the 28th and final episode of Kono Subarashii Radio ni Shukufuku wo!, read a message from Kadokawa producer Rie Ogura announcing the new anime project at the end of the episode. Ogura's message does not specify the format and content of...

Yesterday, 9:30 PM by arsonal 47 Comments

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TV Anime 'Kemono Friends' Receives Second Season

The wraparound jacket on the fifth guide book and Blu-ray volume of Kemono Friends (pictured), which will go on sale on July 26, has announced a second season of the anime series. Kemono Friends, based on the "zoo role-playing game" application developed by Nexon, aired on television beginning in January this year. Following the conclusion of the 12-episode series in March, a new video production was announced along with the release of a new character design. In May, producers revealed that a cu...

Yesterday, 9:29 AM by arsonal 32 Comments

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Psycho Horror Adventure Game 'Satsuriku no Tenshi' Gets TV Anime

The official Twitter for the Satsuriku no Tenshi franchise has announced that the game will receive a TV anime. More information will be revealed at a later time via official Twitter. Synopsis 13-year old Rachel awakens to find herself trapped in the basement of an abandoned building. Without any memories, or even a clue as to where she could be, she wanders the building, lost and dizzy. In her search, she comes across a man covered in bandages. He introduces himself as Zack and he wields a grim...

Yesterday, 2:40 AM by tsubasalover 39 Comments

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PV Collection for Jul 17 - 23

Here is a collection of promotional videos (PVs), TV ads (CMs), and trailers for the last week. This thread excludes videos that have already been featured in an article. Please check the News Board, under the Preview tag, for articles that feature a promotional video. Last week's PV thread can be found here. Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! | OVA | Trailer The trailer for Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! OVA previews the theme song "Eien Mirai☆LOVE YOU ALL☆." the O...

Jul 23, 2:57 PM by Sakana-san 11 Comments

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Digital Idol Group 22/7 Announces Debut Single and Anime Adaptation

Digital idol group 22/7 (Nanabun no Nijuuni), created by AKB48 and Nogizaka46 producer Yasushi Akimoto, announced their debut CD single and an anime adaptation at a live performance event on Saturday. Akimoto began auditions for the group in October 2016, and eleven members were chosen from 10,325 applicants in December. Eight of the members have been assigned anime characters to voice, while three members have not been assigned. A manga series of these characters, titled Ano Hi no Kanojo-tachi,...

Jul 23, 9:07 AM by arsonal 13 Comments

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TV Anime 'Gakuen Babysitters' Announces Main Voice Cast

The September 2017 issue of Hakusensha's LaLa magazine, which goes on sale on Monday, has announced the main voice cast members of the upcoming TV anime Gakuen Babysitters. The anime, which features a voice cast different from the previously released drama CD, is scheduled to begin airing in 2018. A teaser website will open at 8 p.m. Japan time on Monday. Cast Ryuuichi Kashima: Koutarou Nishiyama (Kiznaiver) Kotarou Kashima: Nozomi Furuki (Princess Principal) Hayato Kamitani: Yuuichirou Umehara...

Jul 23, 8:20 AM by arsonal 8 Comments

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Mobile Game 'Dame x Prince' Gets TV Anime

An event for mobile game Dame x Prince was held on Saturday and announced that the game will get a TV anime adaptation. Titled Dame x Puri Anime Caravan (Dame x Prince Anime Caravan), the anime is slated for Winter 2018. BREAKERZ will perform the opening theme song. Dame x Prince is a mobile game aimed at female audiences. The original game lets the player be as a princess of a small country and choose one prince, who is useless or no good, each to love; however, the anime will progress as an or...

Jul 22, 7:00 AM by tsubasalover 19 Comments

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TV Anime 'Mahoutsukai no Yome' Additional Cast Members Announced

Additional Cast Members for Mahoutsukai no Yome TV anime have been announced via a Nico Live for the anime series on Saturday. The anime will be aired on Saturdays (effectively Sunday midnights) starting October 8 on Tokyo MX and MBS, followed by AT-X, TV Aichi, TV Saitama, Chiba TV, Hokkaido Housou, and BS11. The official website has also revamped to display information on the TV series instead of OVA series. Cast Lindel: Daisuke Namikawa (Arslan Senki (TV)) Mikhail Renfred: Satoshi Hino (Amne...

Jul 22, 5:46 AM by tsubasalover 10 Comments

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Movie 'Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha Detonation' to Premiere in 2018

The official Twitter for the Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha franchise has announced on Saturday that Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha Detonation will premiere in 2018. Detonation is the continuation and conclusion to Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha Reflection, which premiered in Japan on Saturday. The staff and cast members will reprise their roles. Masaki Tsuzuki launched the Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha franchise in 2004, which comprises of four TV anime, three anime movies, several manga and drama CD ada...

Jul 21, 11:16 PM by tsubasalover 18 Comments

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Crowdfunding Campaign for 'Kud Wafter' Anime Adaptation Reaches Goal

A crowdfunding campaign for the previously planned anime adaptation of Little Busters!'s spin-off visual novel Kud Wafter has surpassed its initial goal of 30 million yen to create a 20-minute OVA. The campaign currently stands at 34 million yen (approximately $300,000) and an extra 10 minutes will be added to the episode if the fund raises 45 million yen, with the end goal being a theatrical release. The campaign was launched on Campfire website by Visual Art's on Wednesday and will end on Sept...

Jul 21, 3:27 PM by Vindstot 37 Comments

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Manga 'Harukana Receive' Gets TV Anime Adaptation

This year's September issue of Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Forward magazine is revealing on Monday that a TV anime adaptation of Jizai Nyoi's Harukana Receive manga has been green-lit. More information regarding the anime will be announced at a later date. Synopsis The story takes place in Okinawa, where Haruka forms a beach volleyball pair with Kanata. Kanata, who couldn't handle the pressure put on her by her short height, had given up on beach volleyball already but is convinced by Haruka t...

Jul 21, 1:54 PM by Sakana-san 34 Comments

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'One Piece' Manga Commemorates 20th Anniversary

Eiichiro Oda's long-running adventure manga One Piece celebrates its 20th anniversary this week in Shueisha's Weekly Shounen Jump magazine. The series began publishing on July 22, 1997. The people involved in the series, as well as fans and other industry personalities around the globe, are also commemorating the second decade of Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates' adventures through multiple projects including special illustrations, collaborations, and future adaptations. Anniversary Video One Pi...

Jul 21, 1:10 PM by sevenPocky 27 Comments

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TV Anime 'Boku no Kanojo ga Majimesugiru Shojo Bitch na Ken' Staff and Cast Members Announced

The official website for previously announced Boku no Kanojo ga Majimesugiru Shojo Bitch na Ken TV anime has opened and announced staff and cast members. Aoi Yuuki (Aho Girl) will be performing the opening theme song, which will be her first CD under Nippon Columbia, apart from voicing the heroine. Under the title Boku no Kanojo ga Majimesugiru Shobicchi na Ken, the anime will premiere in Fall 2017. Cast Akiho Kousaka: Aoi Yuuki Haruka Shinozaki: Mitsuhiro Ichiki (Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru) Shizuku...

Jul 20, 11:50 PM by tsubasalover 36 Comments

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