ANIME

It was announced that the latest anime in the *Ghost in the Shell* series, *Ghost in the Shell: Arise*, will be broken up into four parts. Part one of the anime, titled “Border:1 Ghost Pain,” will be released on June 22 in theaters and on paid distribution services.

• 13 years ago

Japan’s national anime *Doraemon* has finally debuted on smartphones!

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In 2011, the sequel to the popular game *Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor*, *Devil Survivor 2*, was released. Now, the animation adaptation *Devil Survivor 2 the Animation* will finally begin broadcasting this April.

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In celebration of the anime’s 20th anniversary, a *Nintama Rantaro* special called *The Ninjutsu Academy and the Mysterious Woman: This is an Event!* will air on NHK on March 20 from 10:05-10:50 a.m.

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Recently, Production I.G used the American crowd funding site Kickstarter to produce a short animation project titled *Kick-Heart*.

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“We met by chance. Now, something is about to begin.”

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Aladdin returns to help Alibaba in the fight against his dear friend Cassim, who was transformed into a Black Djinn.

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With the superb cooperation between Hero, Demon King, and Female Knight, Aurora Island is reclaimed.

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The Pokémon Company International has begun distribution of the iOS and Android app “Pokémon TV.”

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The TV anime *Ginga Kikoutai: Majestic Prince* (*MJP*) will begin broadcasting next month.

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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.

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Ikki approaches Heroine with an attitude not seen from him thus far.

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Hero, disguised as Black Knight, causes the Crusader army in Gateway City to have nightmares in order to decrease their moral.

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*Valvrave the Liberator* will begin broadcasting in April and information on the characters has been released!

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Shin, who has become like family to the Heroine, helps her to regain her memories.

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The power of the dark Djinn vessel transforms Cassim into a Black Djinn.

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Who celebrates their birthday within March 14-20?

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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).”

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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.

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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.

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