Anime News (245)
Anime Central 2014 was packed full of anime announcements as usual from companies such as FUNimation and Aniplex. The T-ONO staff has compiled a list of all the new acquisitions and new releases that are coming soon.
NIS America to Release Cardcaptor Sakura on Blu-ray and DVD this August
Written by Jason Young
Today it was announced that North American video game and anime publisher NIS America will be releasing Clamp's classic anime series Cardcaptor Sakura in a Blu-ray Premium Edition and DVD standard edition on August 5. Both editions will feature a bonus monaural English dub.
Aniplex USA Set to Release Shin Megami Tensei: Persona3 The Movie# 1 Spring of Birth May 20th
Written by Jason Young
Over the weekend Aniplex USA announced that they will be releasing the first film in the Persona3 film trilogy, Spring of Birth, on Blu-ray later this year on May 20th. Based off of ATLUS' highly-successful PlayStation 2 JRPG, the film tells the story about a group of students who summon entities known as Personas, beings with special powers, to battle creatures known as shadows during the "dark hour."
Kanon Scenarioist Hisaya and MM's QP:flapper to Collaborate on Upcoming "Sora no Method" Anime
Written by Jason Young
With an upcoming preview set for Bandai Namco's booth at the upcoming AnimeJapan 2014 trade show, a teaser site for the upcoming original TV anime Sora no Method was revealed on Monday. Additionally, it was announced that Naoki Hisaya (Kanon, Sola) will be writing original concepts and scripts while the illustration circle QP:flapper (MM!, Girlfriend (Beta)) will be working on original character designs.
On March 16, an announcement has been made during Dengeki Bunko Spring Festival 2014 that a new anime series of Durarara!! will be in production.
Studio Trigger Adapting Kota Nozomi’s Inou-Battle in the Usually Daze as Next Project
Written by Jason Young
With their highly successful animated series Kill la Kill rapidly approaching its inevitable conclusion, it was announced on the wraparound jacket of Kota Nozomi's Inō-Battle wa Nichijō-kei no Naka de (Inou-Battle in the Usually Daze) sixth volume that Studio Trigger will be adapting the light novel series as their next animation project.
Bandai Namco’s Wonder Momo Returns with a new PC Game and Anime
Written by Jason Young
After teasing a possible return of Wonder Momo earlier this month, Bandai Namco has finally revealed their plans for an upcoming PC and Android game by WayForward (Duck Tales: Remastered) in addition to an anime series from ShiftyLook and Graphinica. The series will be directed by Yutaka Kagawa and will be streamed through Crunchyroll.
Rupert Sanders recruited for Ghost in the Shell live-action
Written by Ken
Rupert Sanders, director of Snow White and the Huntsman, has been chosen to direct the live-action adaptation of Ghost in the Shell. This project drifted around for sometime now since DreamWorks Studios bought the rights for the property in 2008. The script for the live-action adaptation will be written by William Wheeler (The Reluctant Fundamentalist, The Hoax).
Steins;Gate’s Sato and anohana’s Okada to Work on J.C. Staff’s Series“selector infected WIXOSS” this April
Written by Jason Young
On Monday, a new website for the anime project selector infected WIXOSS was opened to reveal a brand-new project from Takuya Satō (Steins;Gate, Armitage III, Strawberry Marshmallow), who will be directing, and Mari Okada (anohana, Hana-Saku Iroha, Amazing Twins) who will be working on the series' scripts. Animation will be done by J.C. Staff with Kyuta Sakai (When They Cry- Higurashi, Steins; Gate) working on the character designs.
Studio Mad House to Animate Marvel’s Avengers Confidential: Black Widow and Punisher
Written by Jason Young
After a successful collaboration with Marvel in Iron Man: Rise of Technovore, Marvel and anime production studio Mad House are once again combining forces on an original straight-to-video feature film Avengers Confidential: Black Widow and Punisher. The movie will be released on DVD, Blu-ray and digitally on March 25.
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A new season of Sword Art Online will be aired on 2014! It was announced right after the Sword Art Online: Extra Edition special episode. Its official website reveals the upcoming story arc as “Phantom Bullet” and released its first trailer on the website! Watch the trailer inside.
Our next project, follow Kevin and Theo video adventure from start to finish as they kick off the new year in Tokyo!
Whether you are a seasoned traveler, or new to flying, Kevin and Theo will explain each step of the way. Watch them as they show you how to get to Tokyo from Narita airport and how to navigate the subway and train lines. Get introduced to some of the more popular and delicious places to eat in Tokyo!
Not just for pleasure, along with some other The-O Network team members, watch some exclusive behind the scene footage from events such as Japan’s largest televised show Kouhaku Uta Gassen which is set to feature artists such as Nana Mizuki, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, AKB48, Linked Horizon, and more!
At the end of the tour we will be putting together a compilation video that encompasses the entire trip. In the meantime, keep an eye on our Twitter page as we'll be keeping you updated with photos, videos and more!
If there are any places in Tokyo you would like Kevin and Theo to visit, let us know! The adventures begins on 12/28!
Sword Art Online: Extra Edition TV-CM have been released today! This New Years’ special episode will air in Japan on December 31, 2013 at 10PM (JST). There will also be a worldwide simulcast on websites, such as Crunchyroll, on December 31, 2013 at 7AM (PST).
Theatrical Release of 3rd Madoka Magica Film in U.S. and Canada Announced
Written by Nujtxeng Vang
Madoka Magica fans in North America, embrace yourself. Aniplex of America recently dropped the word that the third and final Madoka Magica film (Gekijō-ban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica Shinpen: Hangyaku no Monogatari) will be making its theatrical debut in the U.S. and Canada starting on December 6th. With a brand new story arc and a new magical girl being added to the universe, excitement is buzzing all around for the movie.