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.
Use Magic to Hunt Demons! PS Vita Game “Soul Sacrifice” Releases Worldwide
The PS Vita game Soul Sacrifice has finally released worldwide!
Apr 17 2013 13:32
Details Announced Regarding Voice Stars for “Aiura” and CD Singles for Opening and Ending Themes!
The anime Aiura began broadcasting on TV Tokyo on April 9 and will continue to broadcast each Tuesday night at 1:35 a.m. (JST).
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Apr 17 2013 13:30
Sanrio Children’s Book Series to Launch in China
Sanrio will begin publishing a children’s book series in China that has currently been published within Japan featuring the first of many cute characters they created, the worldwide adored Hello Kitty.
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Apr 17 2013 09:56
Anime Songs Overcome the Language Barrier! Practice Moe Music Scores, Japanese, and Performing!
“Anison Band Score Gakuinshita High School Band” published by Doremi Music contains 10 anime song scores for the guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard.
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Apr 17 2013 07:39
Girls Discuss Anime! “Kore Suki! Nanka Imo Mitai” Begins Broadcast on Youtube
On March 27, TBS began broadcasting anime information on the official channel for “Kore Suki! Nanka Imo Mitai.”
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Apr 17 2013 07:38
“Psycho-Pass” Soundtrack to Release on May 29
The soundtrack for the anime Psycho-Pass, which was broadcast from October 2012 - March 2013 on Fuji TV’s noitaminA, will release soon.
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Apr 17 2013 07:36
Draw an “Onimusha: Soul” Moe Military Commander for the Nico Nico Seiga x Capcom Collab Contest!
The “Capcom x Nico Nico Seiga Onimusha: Soul Moe Military Commander Illustration Contest” is currently being held.
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Apr 17 2013 07:35
Ooedo Onsen Holds Hatsune Miku Spring Festival Based on “Senbonzakura”
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari, a large day spa facility with Edo cultural motifs, is collaborating with Hatsune Miku!
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Apr 17 2013 07:33
“Ghost in the Shell: Arise” Collaborates with Pacific Racing Team on Porsche for Super GT
The latest work of the Ghost in the Shell anime series, Ghost in the Shell: Arise, is collaborating with the Pacific Racing Team which is participating this year in the famous auto race called Super GT.
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Apr 17 2013 02:18
Super-Hot Race Queens Gather at the Evangelion Store!
On March 20 at EVANGELION STORE TOKYO-01 in Harajuku, Tokyo, an event was held for Evangelion fans and racing fans alike.
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Apr 17 2013 02:15
Japanese Doujin Game to Expand Overseas Using Cloud Funding
The Japanese doujin game circle Toraiki is using cloud funding to create an English version of one of its games.
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