Kuroko no Basuke has seen an explosion in popularity over the last couple of years. The work is especially popular among young girls, and merchandise based on the TV anime has also been popular.
Since the announcement of Kyoto Animation’s (KyoAni) new original anime, Tamako Market, fans of KyoAni have been anxiously waiting for the anime to begin broadcasting.
Nintama Rantarou Natsuyasumi Shukudai Daisakusen! no Dan, a live-action movie based on Soube Amako’s original work, Rakudai Ninja Rantarou, will be released in July 2013.
The original anime *Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto*, which ran from October 2010 to April 2011, is being made into a movie! The animated movie Star Driver: The Movie will release on Feb. 9, 2013.
The new volume in the *Hunter x Hunter* series, “Kurapika Recollection Volume”, is currently being serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump and has quickly become a hot topic.
Asami Imai, who recently released her third studio album, "Precious Sounds", made an appearance on the web radio show "Radio Hasegawa Akiko no Simply Lovely" on Dec. 5, 2012.