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Japan's Weekly Light Novel Rankings for Jun 12 - 18

Here are the weekly light novel rankings for June 12 - 18 Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles *1.　43,015　124,263　Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Vol.22 *2.　32,694　*32,694　Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Gaiden: Sword Oratoria Vol.9 *3.　13,993　*46,137　Eromanga-sensei Vol.9 *4.　11,275　*39,201　Strike the Blood Vol.17 *5.　10,647　*10,647　Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne! Vol.5 *6.　*7,550　*21,805　Netgame no Yome wa Onna no Ko ja Nai to Om...

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Japan's Weekly Manga Rankings for Jun 12 - 18

Here are the weekly manga rankings for June 12 - 18 Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles *1.　146,821　*,148,011　Barakamon Vol.15 *2.　141,421　*,166,161　Mix Vol.11 *3.　120,860　*,120,860　Magi Vol.34 *4.　*62,913　*,416,205　Boku no Hero Academia Vol.14 *5.　*57,010　*,*57,010　Magi: Sinbad no Bouken Vol.14 *6.　*54,546　*,294,966　Orange Vol.6 *7.　*47,883　*,*47,883　Komi-san wa, Community-shou desu. Vol.4 *8.　*46,980　*,*46,980　Baby Steps Vol.45 *9.　*45,009　*,*45,009　Kyokou Suiri Vol....

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Light Novel 'Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari' Receives Anime Adaptation

A flyer posted on Yoshimi Bookstore's official Twitter account has revealed that the light novel series Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero) will receive an anime adaptation. A preview is set to premiere on July 1st at this year's Anime Expo in Los Angeles, California. Synopsis Naofumi Iwatani was summoned into a parallel world along with 3 other people to become the world's Heroes. Each of the heroes respectively equipped with their own legendary equipment when summoned,...

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TV Anime 'Shokugeki no Souma' Receives Third Season

The 30th issue of this year's Weekly Shounen Jump magazine is revealing on Monday that TV anime Shokugeki no Souma will receive a third season. Titled Shokugeki no Souma: San no Sara, the third season is slated for Fall 2017. The issue also revealed that the main cast will reprise their roles. Written by Yuuto Tsukuda with illustrations by Shun Saeki, Studio J.C.Staff has adapted Shokugeki no Souma into two TV anime seasons with the first airing in Spring 2015 for a total of 24 episodes and the...

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TV Anime 'Nana Maru San Batsu' Additional Cast Members Announced

The official website for Nana Maru San Batsu has announced additional cast members. It has been previously announced that announcer Taichi Masu will also narrate mini anime part "High School Quiz" after main anime part. The anime will air on Wednesdays at 1:59 a.m. via Nihon TV, followed by Family Gekijou starting July 5. The anime will also be available for streaming on online services such as Hulu, Nihon TV On Demand, and d-Anime store. Cast Yousuke Ashiya: Wataru Hatano (Hamatora The Animatio...

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TV Anime 'Infini-T Force' Additional Cast Members Announced

The official website for Infini-T Force has announced additional cast members. The anime is slated for Fall 2017. Emi Kaidou: Ai Kayano (Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata) Raja Khan: Hiroki Yasumoto (ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka) Damian Gray: Daisuke Hirakawa (Free!) Belle Lynn: Kana Hanazawa (Sakurada Reset) Z: Atsushi Ono (Re:Creators) Infini-T Force is one of two projects commemorating Tatsunoko Production's 55th anniversary. The anime is being produced in collaboration with CG production company Digit...

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Anime Streaming Platform HIDIVE Begins Beta Service

English-language anime streaming content platform HIDIVE has opened for beta testing in partnership with U.S. licensing company Sentai Filmworks. HIDIVE launched on Tuesday with Sentai Filmworks titles including Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu, which was licensed in 2015 as Legend of the Galactic Heroes. Four episodes of the OVA series are currently available, with new episodes being added on Thursdays beginning June 22. HIDIVE allows new users to access part of its catalog for free. In order to continue...

Jun 20, 1:29 PM by arsonal 36 Comments

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Interview: Wake Up, Girls! Returns to the U.S. for Concert at Anime Expo 2017

When the seiyuu unit Wake Up, Girls! first visited the United States in 2014, the seven-person idol group had just finished the broadcast run of their debut anime series in Japan. They were gaining popularity among fans around the world, but their activities were still limited as rookie performers. Now, as they return three years later to perform at Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017, the members of Wake Up, Girls! (also known as WUG in short) are no longer rookies. Together, they have he...

Jun 20, 5:00 AM by arsonal 4 Comments

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TV Anime 18if Additional Cast Members Announced

The official website for 18if has announced additional cast members for the series. They are announced as various witches that will appear in the anime. It will air every Friday at 10:00 p.m. starting July 7 via Tokyo MX, followed by AT-X and BS Fuji. Cast Natsuki Uekawa: Misato Fukuen (Strike Witches) Yurina Kanzaki: Nao Touyama (Granblue Fantasy The Animation) Airi Kojima: Ai Kakuma (Sin: Nanatsu no Taizai) Mirei Mikami: Azumi Asakura (The iDOLM@STER) Yuuko Sakurabe: Aya Endou (Macross F) Kayo...

Jun 20, 4:54 AM by tsubasalover 2 Comments

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Japan's Weekly CD Rankings for Jun 12 - 18

Here are the weekly CD rankings for June 12 - 18 Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles CD Single *1.　121,039　*,121,039　B'z "Seimei / Still Alive" *3.　*34,430　1,385,393　AKB48 "Negaigoto no Mochigusare" *6.　*14,077　*,*14,077　Sakurada Reset ED "Tonariau" by THE ORAL CIGARETTES (incl. in "Tonari Au / ONE'S AGAIN") *7.　**9,619　*,**9,619　Fear，and Loathing in Las Vegas "SHINE" *9.　**7,824　*,**7,824　Yu☆Gi☆Oh! VRAINS ED "Believe In Magic" by Ryoga 10.　**7,321　*,**7,321　Saenai Her...

Jun 20, 2:12 AM by tsubasalover 6 Comments

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Japan's Weekly Blu-ray and DVD Rankings for Jun 12 - 18

Here are the weekly Blu-ray and DVD rankings for June 12 - 18 Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles Blu-ray *1.　1,549　*1,549　Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Blu-ray Collection Vol.1 *2.　1,122　*1,122　Ao no Exorcist: Kyoto Fujouou-hen Vol.4 Limited Edition *3.　*,742　**,742　Tsugumomo Vol.1 *4.　*,586　31,073　Koe no Katachi Limited Edition *5.　*,425　15,290　Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love Legend Star Vol.6 *6.　*,405　*8,381　Koe no Katachi Regular Edition *7.　*,333　54,557　Yuri!!! on Ic...

Jun 20, 2:06 AM by tsubasalover 21 Comments

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TV Anime 'Starmyu 2nd Season' Gets Special Episode

Upon the broadcast of Starmyu 2nd Season's final episode on Tuesday, it was announced that the series will get a special episode airing on June 27. It will be airing a 27-minute duration of the musical parts. The CM after the broadcast of the final episode also revealed that "☆2nd SHOW TIME 12☆," which is the ending theme song CD (shown right), will include the original team Ootori, team Hiiragi, Riku x Hachiya x Kitahara x Nanjou and all cast versions, as updated information to previous CM. Sta...

Jun 19, 8:39 AM by tsubasalover 6 Comments

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TV Anime 'Keppeki Danshi! Aoyama-kun' Additional Cast Members Announced

A press conference via Nico Live and YouTube Live for Keppeki Danshi! Aoyama-kun has announced more cast members on Monday. A new preview has also been revealed. The anime will air on Mondays at 12:00 a.m. starting July 3 via Tokyo MX, followed by Yomiuri TV and BS11. The anime will also be available on online services such as Nico Live as well. Cast Jin Tsukamoto: Daisuke Sakaguchi (Clannad) Kazuma Sakai: Soichiro Hoshi (Gensoumaden Saiyuuki) Taichi Yoshioka: Hiroyuki Yoshino (SKET Dance) Gaku...

Jun 19, 6:25 AM by tsubasalover 12 Comments

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Cup Noodles Launches 'Hungry Days' Animated CM Series

On Monday, Nissin Foods' Cup Noodles brand launched an animated commercial message (CM) series for 2017 titled Hungry Days: Aoharu ka yo. The project, which follows the theme of "youth," was first teased on June 8 with a trailer narrated by Megumi Hayashibara. The first installment of the series features the protagonist of Majo no Takkyuubin (Kiki's Delivery Service) as a 17-year-old high school witch, four years older than her appearance in the original film. Rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN performs...

Jun 18, 10:30 PM by sevenPocky 9 Comments

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'Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai' OVA Adds Additional Cast Members

The official anime website of the JoJo series has announced two additional cast members for the OVA Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai. The anime's visual has also been revealed. Cast Rohan Kishibe: Sakurai Takahiro (Diamond no Ace) Kyouka Izumi: Mai Nakahara (Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita) Ikkyuu: Kaori Mizuhashi (Hidamari Sketch) The director, character designer and studio from JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Diamond is Unbreakable will return for the OVA. Animation director Kenta Mimuro will serve as the stan...

Jun 18, 6:38 PM by sevenPocky 21 Comments

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PV Collection for Jun 12 - 18

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. Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito | OVA | PV Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito is a three-part anime prequel of Kore Yamazaki's manga. The new video previews episode three, which is...

Jun 18, 3:14 PM by Sakana-san 3 Comments

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Seiyuu Keiji Fujiwara Returning to Voice Acting

Talent management company Air Agency announced on Friday that voice actor Keiji Fujiwara will be making a return to his career as a voice actor. Fujiwara took a medical leave in August 2016 with an undisclosed medical condition. The agency further stated that Fujiwara will slowly resume his career while taking his physical health into account. Fujiwara has been replaced in several anime series in the past couple of months, including Hiroshi Nohara from Crayon Shin-chan by Toshiyuki Morikawa, Shi...

Jun 17, 9:21 PM by tsubasalover 41 Comments

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'Yoake Tsugeru Lu no Uta' and 'Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni' Win Awards at Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2017

The Annecy International Animated Film Festival announced this year's winners on Saturday. Masaaki Yuasa's Yoake Tsugeru Lu no Uta won the Cristal award for feature films, and Sunao Katabuchi's Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni won the Judge award for feature films. The Annecy International Animated Film Festival has been held since 1960, and it has featured films, short films, films produced for television and advertising, student films, and films made for the internet. It has been 22 years since a Ja...

Jun 17, 9:09 PM by tsubasalover 10 Comments

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TV Anime 'Fate/Apocrypha' Additional Cast Members Announced

The official website for Fate/Apocrypha has revealed additional cast members, as well as a new PV. The anime will air on Sundays at 12:00 a.m. via Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV, followed by MBS. Netflix will also stream the anime. Cast Kairi Shishigou: Kenji Nomura (Genshiken) Darnic Prestone Yggdmillennia: Nobuyuki Hiyama (Saiunkoku Monogatari) Fiore Forvedge Yggdmillennia: Chinatsu Akasaki (Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!) Caules Forvedge Yggdmillennia: Yuusuke Kobayashi (Monster Strike)...

Jun 17, 8:56 AM by tsubasalover 30 Comments

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TV Anime 'Shingeki no Kyojin' Gets 3rd Season

Upon the broadcast of Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2's final episode, it was announced that the Shingeki no Kyojin TV anime series will get a third season in 2018. Shingeki no Kyojin is a manga by Hajime Isayama and began its serialization via Bessatsu Shounen Magazine in September 2009. The series currently has 22 volumes in print, with the 23rd volume scheduled to be released on August 9. The manga inspired several guidebooks and spin-offs, as well as light novels, game books, games, live-action...

Jun 17, 6:58 AM by tsubasalover 188 Comments

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