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A New Anime Series is the Focus of Attention! Studio Trigger Shares their Thoughts on the Work [2/3]

By now, we have arrived at the point of starting a TV series. In the past two years, we made Inferno Cop and Little Witch Academia, but I think this series will be the real challenge.

A New Anime Series is the Focus of Attention! Studio Trigger Shares Their Thoughts on the Work [1/3]

With the release of the completely original anime Little Witch Academia on YouTube still fresh in memory, Trigger, the animation studio that made the aformentioned anime, has announced that they are currently working on a new anime series.

“Eshi 100 Exhibit ” Showcases 100 Artists’ Beautiful Interpretations of Japan’s Seasons

The event “Eshi 100 Exhibit 03” was held from April 28 to May 6 at the Akihabara UDX Building’s Akiba Square in Tokyo, Japan.

What? You Haven’t Played “Hello Kitty World” Yet?! Create and Visit Your Dream Amusement Park Now!

The dreamy iPhone game app Hello Kitty World allow you to visit and play within the adorable world of Hello Kitty at any time.

“Short Peace,” Katsuhiro Otomo’s First New Anime Work in Nine Years, to Release This Summer!

After nine years since Steamboy, a new anime film by Katsuhiro Otomo, who is known for creating Akira, has been announced.

"Amuroch x Usavich" Frames Are Now Available on Otaku Camera!

On May 20, "Amuroch x Usavich" frames became available on Tokyo Otaku Mode’s free camera app for Android and iOS devices, Otaku Camera.

Former Game Consoles Reborn as Clothes and Bags?! Segakawaii Announcement Event Excites Fans!

In the middle of April, the start of a new licensing brand between Sega, a game company well-known for series such as Sonic and Virtua Fighter, and the popular brand Galaxxxy was announced. The name of this new endeavour is Segakawaii.

Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [4/4]

What is the “Angel’s Fossil” that was dug out from the movie?

Completely Immerse Yourself in the World of Manga at Tachikawa Manga Park!

The Tachikawa Manga Park was created with a love of enjoying manga in mind. On March 20, the park opened on the second floor of the Tachikawa Children’s Future Center in Tachikawa, Tokyo.

Ennichisai 2013 to be Held Soon in Indonesia! Japanese Convenience Store Lawson to Participate!

Ennichisai 2013 will be held from May 25-26 at Blok M in Jakarta Selatan, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [3/4]

If you don’t end it, it won’t start - gazing at the unfinished past.

World-Wide Anticipated “Ghost in the Shell: Arise Border 1: Ghost Pain” Trailer Released!

The new Ghost in the Shell anime film series has kicked off with a trailer!

This Weekend, the Strongest Will Finally Be Decided at the “Arc Revolution Cup”!

“Arc System Works Festival” (also known as “Arc Fes”) is finally drawing near. This beat ‘em up game festival will be held this weekend from May 18-19 in Japan.

Hatsune Miku x Edo x Onsen?! TOM Checks Out the “Spring Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hatsune Miku Festival”

Upon hearing that Oedo Onsen Monogatari was collaborating with the Japanese pop culture icon Hatsune Miku’s song “Senbonzakura,” we went to investigate right away.

A Cute and Cool Character Has Been Born! Famous Anime Studio Collaborates with Singer Namie Amuro

The project “Amuro Meets Tatsunoko” featured the creation of a new character by Tatsunoko Production.

Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [2/4]

If the nine scattered heroes joined forces now, what significance would it have?

Life-Size Miku Statue Displayed at Hatsune Miku Illustration and Art Exhibit in Akihabara!

From March 9 to April 7, the “Hatsune Miku Illustration and Art Exhibit feat. Precious Memories” was held at the “Tokyo Anime Center with Aru Aru City” in the Akihabara UDX Building.

Voice Stars Speak Out! Interview with Voice Cast of the Anime "Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet"!

We’ve received comments from the voice cast about the anime and their respective characters.

Use Magic to Hunt Demons! PS Vita Game “Soul Sacrifice” Releases Worldwide

The PS Vita game Soul Sacrifice has finally released worldwide!

Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [1/4]

Nine imperfect people combine their strengths and fight for the sake of a diverse world.

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Apr 28 2013 05:46

Health Supplements Based on “Star of the Giants,” “Tomorrow’s Joe 2,” and “Attack No. 1” Release!

Health Supplements Based on “Star of the Giants,” “Tomorrow’s Joe 2,” and “Attack No. 1” Release!

Earlier this month, TMS Entertainment began selling the health supplements “Hero & Heroine Supplements,” which is a collaboration blending the concept and essence of three legendary TV anime: Star of the Giants, Tomorrow’s Joe 2, and Attack No. 1.

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Apr 28 2013 05:44

TV Anime Adaptation Announced for ADV “White Album 2”

TV Anime Adaptation Announced for ADV “White Album 2”

A TV anime adaptation of the romantic adult visual novel White Album 2: Shiawase no Mukougawa has been announced.

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Apr 28 2013 05:42

“J-Anison Kamikyoku Matsuri” CD Series Surpasses 100,000 CDs Sold!

Since their release earlier this year, the two-part dream anime song mix CD series by DJ Kazu called “J-Anison Kamikyoku Matsuri” has already surpassed 100,000 CDs sold.

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Apr 27 2013 07:00

Popular Anime Song Artist LiSA Releases Third Single Simultaneously Worldwide!

Popular Anime Song Artist LiSA Releases Third Single Simultaneously Worldwide!

LiSA is a Japanese singer who broke onto the anime scene when she sung the vocals for the character Yui in the fictional band Girls Dead Monster in the anime Angel Beats.

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Apr 27 2013 07:00

“Nyaruko” Itachari and Cosplayer Appear in Akihabara to Promote TV Anime “Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W”

“Nyaruko” Itachari and Cosplayer Appear in Akihabara to Promote TV Anime “Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W”

On April 5 in the center of Akihabara, Tokyo, an itachari for the anime Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W was introduced.

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Apr 27 2013 06:30

“Aura: Maryuinkouga Saigo no Tatakai” Exhibits and Limited Goods Galore!

“Aura: Maryuinkouga Saigo no Tatakai” Exhibits and Limited Goods Galore!

In celebration of the anime film Aura: Maryuinkouga Saigo no Tatakai which released this month, two shops in Shinjuku, Tokyo featured limited goods of Romeo Tanaka’s works.

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Apr 27 2013 06:00

Japanese Version of “Tomb Raider” Releases Along with Second Gameplay Movie

Japanese Version of “Tomb Raider” Releases Along with Second Gameplay Movie

The Japanese version of the newest game in the Tomb Raider series was released by Square Enix on April 25. Along with the game, the second gameplay movie called “Survivor is Born” was also released.

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Apr 27 2013 05:45

Tokyo International Anime Fair 2013: An Event Filled With Beautiful Cosplayers and Booth Girls!

Tokyo International Anime Fair 2013: An Event Filled With Beautiful Cosplayers and Booth Girls!

Tokyo International Anime Fair (TAF) has become a routine event attended by anime fans and is held at the end of March.

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Apr 27 2013 05:30

More Than 12,000 Fans Gather for “Danball Senki x Inazuma Eleven GO Fan Thanksgiving”

More Than 12,000 Fans Gather for “Danball Senki x Inazuma Eleven GO Fan Thanksgiving”

On March 30, the game development company Level-5 held the event “Danball Senki x Inazuma Eleven GO Fan Thanksgiving” at Tokyo Big Sight.

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