"*Thunderbolt* is a true example of how incorporating Hollywood-style mecha designs in a Japanese manga can really set it apart. By changing the approach in this way, I realized that there’s still a lot of originality that can come out of *Gundam*, even now."
On Feb. 14, Fujimi Shobo announced on its official site that an anime project for *Trinity Seven: 7-Nin no Mahoutsukai* (story: Kenji Saito, illustrations: Akinari Nao), the popular manga currently being serialized in *Monthly Dragon Age* run by the same company, is underway.
On Feb. 13, Nippon Ichi Software released a promotional video for its PlayStation 3 game *Harem Tengoku da to Omottara Yandere Jigoku Datta* to release on April 24.
The exhibit “Kikilala × Care Bears Exhibit” will open at Shibuya Parco from Apr 4 in commemoration of the collaboration between popular Sanrio characters Little Twin Stars (Kikilala) and US born characters Care Bears.
The first one-man exhibit for Takashi Takeuchi, the man behind the visuals of *Kara no Kyōkai*, has been decided on. “Picture Exhibit: Kara no Kyōkai” will be held at Pixiv Zingaro in Nagano, Tokyo beginning on March 20.
*Hakuōki the Movie: Chapter 2: Shikon Sōkyū* will have a countrywide roadshow release on March 8. With less than a month to go until the release, many fans are likely wondering about this movie’s all-new story.
Vocaloid fans are sure to recognize Rin and Len’s classic outfits with just a quick glance at the new T-shirt “I Am Len” and tunic “I Am Rin" from WeLoveFine.
Screening events will begin being successively held starting on April 5 for the live-action *Patlabor* project *The Next Generation: Patlabor*, which will span seven chapters.
Pre-orders for Part 2 of the deformed figure series “Puchi-Chara! Sailor Moon New Friends and Transformations! Edition” began on Feb. 6 on online shopping sites and at hobby shops.
The company that gave birth to many popular characters such as Hello Kitty and My Melody, Sanrio, is organizing Sanrio Expo 2014 featuring new characters, new projects, and licensed goods for the 40th anniversary year of Hello Kitty.
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