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

Young animators often tend to include expressions that weren’t in the designation, but in Little Witch Academia, rather than “cutting down on the contents,” we tried to use trial and error from a “how could we use all the ideas without changing the atmosphere of the work” point of view.

Interview with Animation Creator Junichi Yamamoto [1/3]

No matter how miserable the world might seem, in the end, movies and anime give us hope.

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.

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Apr 20 2013 03:51

Original Stamp Set Featuring Makoto Shinkai’s Work Goes on Sale

Original Stamp Set Featuring Makoto Shinkai’s Work Goes on Sale

An original stamp sheet featuring artwork from director Makoto Shinkai’s films went on sale on April 4.

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Apr 20 2013 03:51

“Ginga Kikoutai Majestic Prince” Gets Special Feature in May Issue of Monthly Hero’s Magazine

“Ginga Kikoutai Majestic Prince” Gets Special Feature in May Issue of Monthly Hero’s Magazine

The anime for Ginga Kikoutai Majestic Prince began broadcasting on April 4, and now the series has taken over the magazine Monthly Hero’s!

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Apr 19 2013 09:55

TOM Interviews Female Plastic Modeler Tomoe Ogoshi [2/3]

TOM Interviews Female Plastic Modeler Tomoe Ogoshi [2/3]

While being a prominent figure in the world of plastic modelers, Tomoe Ogoshi is also widely active as a writer for plastic model magazines and an instructor of a plastic modeling class. We recently interviewed Ogoshi to talk all about the world of plastic models.

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Apr 19 2013 09:52

Popular Manga “Black Butler” to Become Live-Action Film with Entirely New Story

Popular Manga “Black Butler” to Become Live-Action Film with Entirely New Story

The popular manga Black Butler, which is currently serialized in the monthly publication G Fantasy, is becoming a live-action film to be released in the spring of 2014.

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Apr 19 2013 09:50

Ceremony for Chiba Monorail x “Oreimo” Collaboration Held at ACE 2013

Ceremony for Chiba Monorail x “Oreimo” Collaboration Held at ACE 2013

On March 30, as part of Anime Contents Expo (ACE) 2013, a completion ceremony was held for collaborative monorails between Chiba and Oreimo.

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Apr 19 2013 09:49

Keep Your Favorite Character Close at Hand with Bandai’s “Gundam” Smartphone Covers

Keep Your Favorite Character Close at Hand with Bandai’s “Gundam” Smartphone Covers

Mobile Suit Gundam smartphone covers are now available on the Smartphone Museum on Bandai’s online shop, Premium Bandai.

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Apr 19 2013 09:48

Win Original Goods! Snow Brand Coffee Collaborates with “Anohana”

Win Original Goods! Snow Brand Coffee Collaborates with “Anohana”

Megmilk Snow Brand is collaborating with We Still Don’t Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day: The Movie, which will be released in Japan on August 31.

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Apr 19 2013 09:47

Auditions Held on YouTube for “Tokyo Tribe 2” Live-Action Adaptation!

Auditions Held on YouTube for “Tokyo Tribe 2” Live-Action Adaptation!

The TV anime Tokyo Tribe 2, an adaption of Santa Inoue’s original manga Tokyo Tribe, will be made into a live-action film.

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Apr 19 2013 09:45

“Space Brothers” Wins First Place on E-Book Awards 2013 Ranking

“Space Brothers” Wins First Place on E-Book Awards 2013 Ranking

The E-Book Awards 2013 Executive Committee announced E-Book Awards 2013, an individual ranking based on the annual sales of e-book stores, divided into genres.

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Apr 19 2013 09:43

“Shirokuma Cafe - A Large Serving of Bamboo in Yomiuri Land” Releases on DVD

“Shirokuma Cafe - A Large Serving of Bamboo in Yomiuri Land” Releases on DVD

Shirokuma Cafe is a TV anime famous for its animal characters. Now, a DVD containing the recordings of the event “Shirokuma Cafe - A Large Serving of Bamboo in Yomiuri Land,” which was held Nov 4, 2012, has been released.

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