The fourth movie in the *Persona 3 the Movie* series which began in November 2013 and is based on the popular *Persona 3* video game will finally be released on Jan. 23, 2016.
Having first been born as a video game in 2009, then adapted into a TV anime, a theatrical anime, a manga, novel, and even a stage play, *Steins;Gate* has been developed across a mix of media. Five years since its birth, there are no signs of its popularity slowing.
New information for the TV anime *Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen* to begin broadcasting this October has been released all at once. The official site has also opened, and with less than two months left until the broadcast begins, anticipation is rising.
The newest chapter of Konami’s *Metal Gear* series, *Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain* (¥9,072 including tax), will be released in Japan on Sept. 2. Just before the release date, Sony has revealed a brand new commercial titled “A Sheltered Daughter’s Tearful Wedding.”
Game creator Yu Suzuki announced the production of *Shenmue 3* at E3 and raised funds for the project through Kickstarter. We asked Suzuki, who is about to put his back into the project, about *Shenmue 3* and his present state of mind.
It has been revealed that the TV anime *Ani Tore! EX* will premiere in Japan on Oct. 12. The anime is about exercising and begins on Health and Sports Day in Japan.
A live-action movie adaptation has been greenlit for the popular manga *Kurosaki-kun no Iinari ni Nante Naranai* currently serialized in *Bessatsu Friend* (Kodansha).
The first issue of *Monthly Comic Kyun*, a new 4-panel magazine published by Kadokawa, hit shelves on Aug. 27. The magazine has gotten off to a surprising start, with the reveal of an anime adaptation of *Pan de Peace!* published early in the first issue.
An anime adaptation has been greenlit for Sprite’s popular game *Ao no Kanata no Four Rhythm*. A portion of the staff has been revealed along with a broadcast scheduled for fall 2016. A special site for the TV anime has also opened.