Anime News (245)
Netflix Unveils GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045
Written by Theodore Mak
Netflix announced earlier today their upcoming lineup of new anime titles including GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045.
Seis Manos is a new Netflix original anime series releasing on Oct 3rd worldwide. This series is a collaboration between Viz Media and Powerhouse Animation Studios and features a voice cast with primarily Latino heritage. The-O Network was invited to an early screening of the first two episodes held in Los Angeles that included a brief Q&A with some of the voice actors in the show.
First lets give it up to TRIGGER who not only had fans cheering after the PROMARE movie but even the earth had something to say about the movie. Yes, there was an earthquake during the panel but we will get to that in a bit.
Once again TRIGGER studio steps up their game at Anime Expo 2019. This year TRIGGER came to convention to premiere their new movie PROMARE. Like most years, studio TRIGGER comes to premiere their latest project to Anime Expo and fans never fails to pack the room with burning energy.
22/7 (Nanabun no Nijyuuni) Press Conference at Crunchyroll Expo 2019
Written by Brian Lee
22/7 (pronounced "Nanabun no Nijyuuni") is a project that has been in production for quite a while but may have flown under your radar. Three of the eleven members made the trek to last year’s Anime Expo and this year they find themselves at Crunchyroll Expo. They’ve released a total of four singles and come early 2020 will have their anime premiere. Today we find ourselves spending time with California native Sally Amaki (voice of Sakura Fujima), Ruri Umino (voice of Jun Toda), and Kanae Shirosawa (voice of Akane Maruyama) to learn a little more about the group and their histories.
Love Live Sunshine - Aqours Press Conference Anime Expo 2019
Written by Brian Lee
On July 4th a select group of press outlets were allowed to spend a bit of time with three of Aqours' members. One member from the first, second, and third years was present at the press conference. Representing each respective year was Kanako Takatsuki, voice of Hanamaru Kunikida, Anju Inami, voice of Chika Takami, and Aina Suzuki, voice of Mari Ohara. Read on to see some of their thoughts about Los Angeles, Anime Expo, and more!
Wit Studio Announces World Premiere Screening of an Untitled Anime and Additional Guests for Anime Expo 2019
Written by Theodore Mak
Wit Studio has released new information that they will be screening the first episode of an unannounced animated title at their Anime Expo panel. In addition, special illustration cards featuring the new title will be handed out to all panel attendees. Composer Yutaka Yamada, CloverWorks President Akira Shimizu, and Yuichi Fukushima were also announced as additional guests at Wit Studio's Ani-Sta panel. CloverWorks will be showcasing their new titles, Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia and the second season of The Promised Neverland.
Yamada, Shimizu, and Fukushima will be joining the previously announced guests, manga artist/illustrator Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, director Hiro Kaburagi, scriptwriter Ryota Kosawa and WIT Studio President, George Wada to the panel. The panel will be held on July 4th at 10:30AM at the JW Marriott Platinum Ballroom.
Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn Q&A with Masayuki Kojima, Shimpei Yamashita, Kevin Penkin, and Hiromitsu Iijima
Written by Salvador Mateos
Check out our Q&A transcript with Masayuki Kojima, Shimpei Yamashita, Kevin Penkin, and Hiromitsu Iijima at the Made in Abyss premiere.
My Hero Academia The “Ultra” Stage Opens in Japan
Written by Alysa McWilliams
My Hero Academia The “Ultra” Stage is a 2.5D musical stage play adaptation of Kohei Horikoshi’s popular manga, My Hero Academia which opened on April 12th, at the Tennozu Galaxy Theater, in Tokyo, Japan.
Noriko Shitaya to attend Fate/Grand Order USA in Los Angeles!
Written by Brian Lee
Aniplex has just announced that Noriko Shitaya will attend the Fate/Grand Order USA Tour's inaugural Los Angeles stop, which starts in less than a week's time on Saturday the 23rd. She replaces Kana Ueda who had to unfortunately back out due to an unforeseen bout of sickness. Rest up and be well, Ueda-san! The merchandise list and a stamp rally have also been announced.
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What to expect: Fate/Grand Order USA Tour and Heaven's Feel the Movie II: lost butterfly
Charles To
Wassap, my homies! Looks like the Chaldea Security team is having a USA tour for Fate/Grand Order with five locations announced, plus Heaven's Feel the Movie II. lost butterfly!
I've been reading a manga called Kengan Ashura for quite a bit. Big muscles. Blood. Lots of graphic violence as fighters go mano a mano. This isn't your usual shonen fare. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that an anime was announced, and under Netflix's ever-growing umbrella no less. The project began in 2015 after being the winner of a fan vote for anime adaptation and is finally coming to fruition.
Amazing Naruto Dance Crew Competition Performance
Written by Theodore Mak
Naruto fans must check out this awesome dance choreography by O-DOG during the Arena 2018 dance competition held on May 20th in Chengdu, China.
English Prisma Illya Alarm App Set for May Release
Written by Theodore Mak
Originally released in Japan on August 24, 2017, Prisma Illya Alarm: Magical Ruby Selection Illya has been announced for an English release in early May 2018.
The app features Illyasviel von Einzbern who stars in the Fate spinoff series, Fate/kaleid liner. The app contains over 250 new voice recordings by voice actress Mai Kadowaki, and 30 illustrations drawn by the anime studio Silver Link.