The comic *Super Seisyun Brothers*, currently serialized on the net via Comic Polaris, has been made into an anime that will begin broadcasting on Sept. 13 in Japan.
The *Monogatari Series Second Season* exhibit “Monogatari Series Picture Exhibit: Araragi Pavilion” is being held now until Sept. 1 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Japan.
A new development in the anime *Aikatsu!* currently airing on TV Tokyo will take place this October. In addition, the first part of the *Data Carddass Aikatsu!* 2014 series will release at the same time.
Last April, a *Madoka Magica* concert titled “Walpurgis Night’s Dream” was held at Hachiouji Icho Hall in Japan. The performance included music from *Madoka Magica* performed by a full orchestra. Now, it seems the popularity of this event has spurred another similar performance to be held.
Isao Takahata, who gave the world many masterpieces such as *Grave of the Fireflies* and *Pom Poko*, is coming out with his first theatrical anime in 14 years.
*Puella Magi Madoka Magica* became a highly talked-about anime when it was broadcast in 2011, and its popularity has continued to increase since then. Now, that popularity is poised to increase even more when the movie *Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion* releases in Japan on Oct. 26.
The Tokyo Crazy Kawaii Implementation Committee has announced the start of localization and event projects to naturally penetrate lifestyles throughout the world with Japan’s *kawaii* (cute) culture.
On Aug. 31, the newest Ichiban Kuji, ““Ichiban Kuji: Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya,” (600 yen including tax per entry) will begin at Lawson, HMV, Tsutaya, Animate, Jump Shop, and bookstore locations throughout Japan!
Fuji Shimbo and Media Factory are known for taking the lead of part of Japan’s entertainment industry, and now the two companies have come together on the huge endeavor that is *Ange Vierge*.
Alodia Gosiengfiao––a big fan of Japanese anime, games, and cosplay––visited Japan at the beginning of this month. Alodia is a huge icon among otaku fans and has over 1.9 million likes on her Facebook page.
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