ANIME

The popularity of an anime is usually achieved through TV, movies, and OVA. However, a unique anime that is distributed for free online has bucked this trend and surpassed one million views.

• 13 years ago

For those who missed the start of *Sasami-san@Ganbaranai*, you can now get caught up! The anime began streaming on Tokyo Broadcasting System’s on-demand service on Jan. 22.

• 13 years ago

For those who missed the anime’s original televised run, *Tamako Market* began streaming on Tokyo Broadcasting System’s on-demand service on Jan. 16!

• 13 years ago

An anime adaptation has been announced for the popular light novel *Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyo*, which is currently being published by Famitsu Bunko.

• 13 years ago

A new collaboration has begun between *Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W*, which will begin broadcasting in 2013, and the currently broadcasting *Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru*.

• 13 years ago

*Astro Boy* had a predominant role in shaping the history of Japanese anime. This year marks the 50th anniversary since the anime was first broadcast.

• 13 years ago

It has been announced that the first volume of the TV anime *Kotoura-san* will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on April 3, 2013.

• 13 years ago

Aimer, a female Japanese artist with a bold yet uniquely sweet sounding voice, will be performing the theme song for the sixth episode of the anime *Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn*, “Two Worlds, Two Tomorrows”.

• 13 years ago

It is no question that *Space Battleship Yamato* is one of Japan’s representative sci-fi anime.

• 13 years ago

Who celebrates their birthday within Feb. 28 - Mar. 5?

• 13 years ago

It has been announced that the manga *Silver Spoon*, which is currently being serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday, is becoming an anime that will air on Fuji TV’s Noitamina anime block.

• 13 years ago

Alibaba declares that Balbadd will be made anew as a republic nation with no class disparity.

• 13 years ago

The sci-fi anime Space Battleship Yamato, which originally aired from 1974-1975, is being remade after 39 years.

• 13 years ago

The TV anime Kill Me Baby, which was broadcast one year ago, has exceeded 10 thousand fans on Twitter.

• 13 years ago

The volume 1 Blu-ray and DVD for the popular TV anime Tamako Market will be released on March 20, 2013.

• 13 years ago

In recent years in Japan, music groups comprised of members in their early teens have been gaining popularity. Tempura Kidz is one such group.

• 13 years ago

On Jan. 20, 2013, more than 2,000 female fans gathered in Maihama, a suburb of Tokyo, for an event for the anime *Hakuoki*.

• 13 years ago

The climax to the anime *Shinsekai Yori*, which began airing in October 2012, is quickly approaching.

• 13 years ago

The Heroine falls from a cliff at their destination, and when she awakes in a hospital room, Shin unexpectedly kisses her.

• 13 years ago

Due to Morgiana’s help and Sabhmad’s brave actions, Alibaba finally confronts Abhmad.

• 13 years ago