In January 2013, the staff and main cast for the TV anime adaptation of *Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyo* was announced. On March 21, the official site opened to the public.
The TV anime for the popular manga *The Flowers of Evil* by Shuzo Oshimi has begun broadcasting. The opening theme to the anime is performed by Uchujin.
Strict-G, a men’s apparel brand that uses the *Mobile Suit Gundam* universe in it’s products, held its first exhibition at C3 2013 in Hong Kong on March 15, 2013 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
For four days from March 21-24, Tokyo International Anime Fair (TAF) 2013, an event that brings together anime-related businesses, was held at Tokyo Big Sight.
As part of the popular no-lose character lottery, a *Macross* Ichiban Kuji has released titled “Ichiban Kuji Kyun Chara World Macross’ 30th Anniversary Fast Attack!”
Otaku culture, such as Japanese anime and games, is well known throughout the world, but did you know that in Japan there are technical schools with majors that deal with otaku culture?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of both the TV broadcast of *Astro Boy* and the establishment of Tatsunoko Production. Now, these two companies have joined forces in a powerful tag team and have released charming products for the occasion.