The TV anime *Karneval* will begin broadcasting in April of this year. Female fans of the original work will finally be getting the long-awaited anime.
In January 2013, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) compiled information regarding the American marketplace in their latest investigative report “American Contents Market Research 2011-2012 (January 2013).”
A movie adaptation has been greenlit for the original work *Space Pirate Captain Harlock*, created by manga artist Leiji Matsumoto. Toei Animation plans to release the tentatively titled *Captain Harlock* in theaters this summer.
On Feb. 23, the long-awaited movie *A Certain Magical Index Movie: Miracle of Endymion* began screening in Japan. Before this, starting on Feb. 2, the Tama Monorail began a promotional campaign for the movie.
The anime adaptation of the unique RPG *Hyperdimension Neptunia* will begin broadcasting this summer. Recently, a visual featuring the four main characters was released and information on the voice cast was announced.
*Kotoura-san* was a work that flew under the radar until it began broadcasting in January 2013 as part of the winter anime season, at which time it gained a huge following.