Attendees this morning in Seattle for Sakura-Con couldn’t help but notice the cut out displays and banner from the mobile game Fate/Grand Order (Fate/GO) at the Aniplex booth.
Aniplex of America is the distributor for the animated short, Fate/Grand Order First Order; however, fans will note instead of using the key art from the animation, Aniplex has opted to use the artwork from the mobile game Fate/Grand Order. Aniplex is also set for a major announcement at 11AM PST tomorrow morning during their panel. In addition, while this may be a coincidence, a press conference will be held tomorrow at Sakura-Con to “unveil a major Anime series that will have a new game launching in the US in 2017.” A number of key staff members affiliated with Fate/GO has been rumored to be in attendance.
In 2016, Fate/Go was released in China by biligame, so the likelihood of the game to be released internationally in other territories is a possibility based on the success and popularity of the franchise. Another possibility is the announcement may be related to the VR exclusive title for the Playstation 4 Fate/Grand Order VR which was first shown to the public last month during AnimeJapan held at the Tokyo Big Sight.
As we have staff onsite at Sakura-Con, we'll keep you updated and will also be present for the press conference tomorrow.
Having their music featured in several recent hit anime series including Kill la Kill, The Irregular at Magic High School, and Gundam Reconguista in G, we sat down with GARNiDELiA's Maria and Toku to talk a little about their first American performance at Sakura-Con in Seattle Washington!
Due to the overwhelming popularity of the game segment in our previous video interview, we've also included a short game. Watch as they face each other off in a trivia game on who knows more about each other!
Making her debut appearance in the US at Sakura-Con 2014, the staffers at T-ONO had the privilege of working alongside the illustrious J-pop artist ELISA (The Irregular at Magic High School, Hayate the Combat Butler) to produce a few videos and interviews for her fans:
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The-O Network's Stanley Fung had a chance to participate in voice actress Ayumi Fujimura's round table press panel at Sakura-Con 2013. Fujimura's numerous roles include Mineva Lao Zabi/Audrey Burne in Mobile Suit Gundam UC, Azaka Kokutou in The Garden of Sinners, Mimei in Ozma, Ayano Kannagi in Kaze no Stigma, Karada Iokawa in Living for the Day After Tomorrow, Mafuyu Oribe in The Qwaser of Stigmata, Shiro Kabuto in Shin Mazinger Shogeki! Z-Hen, Eiko Aizawa in Squid Girl, and Niche in Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee. Find out all about Fujimura's thoughts on her first trip to the United States and her favorite Sailor Scout in our press panel transcription.
In one of our very first major video production, watch as AJ hosts our super compilation special on Eir Aoi and Luna Haruna's visit to Sakura-Con 2013 in Seattle. Hear what they had to say during their press conference behind closed doors, see what Dave, Cristina, and Theo were able to ask fans about the concert, and most of all, watch our exclusive interviews with the pair about their first concert outside Japan and a little about each other.
Don't forget to watch until near the end for their special message to all their fans!
Thank you to everyone who stepped up to talk us! Please also let us know if you think we should do more video productions in the future!
Eir Aoi is releasing a new single "Cobalt Sky"! It will be released on June 26, 2013. The new single will be a refreshing tune appropriate for the dawn of her new chapter.
Watch our exclusive video interview with Japanese singers Eir Aoi and Luna Haruna as we catch the duo backstage before their first performance outside of Japan at Sakura-Con. Hear also how they felt after their concert and autograph session!
Eir Aoi and Luna Haruna both have had their music featured in hit anime series, Sword Art Online and Fate/Zero.
This is the first video in our coverage of Luna Haruna and Eir Aoi's visit to Sakura-Con. Stay tuned for additional videos coming out later this week and our super compilation video!
While at Sakura-Con, our resident reporters Dave and Cristina were able to get a few quick words with popular American voice actor, Vic Mignogna after his autograph marathon. Watch what happens when Vic to decides to hijack the interview!
The cover of Luna Haruna's new single Kimi ga Kureta Sekai has been revealed! As you can see in the image above, the new single has different style and taste compared to her previous singles. Her new single will be realized on May 5, 2013.
Our staff recently went up to Seattle to bring you the latest news on all things anime and Japan-related from Sakura-Con 2013. We had a chance to participate in Reki Kawahara's (Accel World, Sword Art Online) press conference on Day 3 of the convention. From steaks to "Alicization" things were cooking at his press conference, here's what we found out: