The worldwide long-seller in the realm of children’s literature, *Kiki’s Delivery Service*, concluded in 2009 to the sadness of many fans. The anime film directed by Hayao Miyazaki is a particularly famous work in the series. Now, due to the strong passion of author Eiko Kadono, a live-action film has been announced.
A TV adaptation of Dai Shiina’s manga *Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii*, which is currently serialized in the shoujo manga magazine *Hana to Yume*, has been announced.
*Tiger & Bunny: The Rising* will finally be released in Japan on Feb. 8. Being that it’s the second movie in the series and it has an entirely new story, fans’ anticipation is climbing.
Goods for first week moviegoers have also been announced along with a 1-hour stage greeting with 14 cast members to take place on the movie’s release day at Shinjuku Wald 9.
The movie *Nuigurumaa Z* will be released Japan-wide on Jan. 25. Based on Kenji Otsuki’s novel *Housei Ningen Nuigurumaa*, the movie is being talked about for Shoko Nakagawa being in the lead role. Now, a bonus item that will be given to those who see the movie in theaters has been revealed.
On Jan. 21, services will begin at Ayumino, an Akiba-style nail salon in Akihabara, for official nails modeled after characters from the ongoing TV anime *Yowamushi Pedal*.
On Jan. 14, Square Enix announced the start of a collaboration project with its online RPGs *Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Online* (PC / Wii U / Wii), *Final Fantasy XI*, and *Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn*.
“Cool Japan” is the concept of the “JAPAN POP JUNGLE” that debuted in the AEON Mall Makuhari Shin Toshin, which just opened on Dec 20. Nine shops each...
The Blu-ray and DVD for the hit movie *Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion*, which was released theatrically on Oct. 26, 2013 and surpassed ￥2 billion in box office revenue, have been announced.
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