General Anime News & Discussion

Konbini Kareshi TV Anime Reveals Promo Video, Visuals

posted on 2017-06-09 13:00 EDT
July premiere date announced

The List: 7 Brother-Sister Romances That Went Too Far

by Lynzee Loveridge, Jun 10th 2017

Sunrise to Launch Animator Training Program in April 2018

posted on 2017-06-10 22:45 EDT
1-year program will develop practical animator skills, have Sunrise animators as lecturers

Fans Vote: Which Anime Girls Need to Chill?

June 11, 2017 1:35am CDT
Goo Ranking asked which anime girls are the most needlessly violent. We have the top ten results!

“Attack On Titan” And “Sword Art Online” Split Latest “Newtype” Character Rankings

June 11, 2017 3:56pm CDT
Proving again that, these days, Newtype isn’t giving series long runs at the top of its character rankings

Magical Circle Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, More Cast, More Staff, Story

posted on 2017-06-12 00:15 EDT
Fantasy series based on Hiroyuki Eto’s manga premieres on July 11

Shaft, Shunji Iwai’s Fireworks Anime Film Reveals 5 More Cast Members

posted on 2017-06-12 02:00 EDT
Takako Matsu, Kana Hanazawa, Shintarō Asanuma, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Yuuki Kaji join cast

Answerman: Why Are Hentai Characters Labeled As Being Over 18 (Even When They’re Not)?

by Justin Sevakis, Jun 12th 2017

Kenji Nakamura: Mononoke, Kūchu Būranko and more!

June 12, 2017 2:05pm CDT
Creative Spotlights are a column by Brandon Teteruck highlighting industry talent in anime. This week is on the director of Mononoke, Kenji Nakamura!

English-Subbed Trailer for French-Japanese Co-Production “Mutafukas” Now Online

June 12, 2017 6:45pm CDT
Film to screen at Annecy Festival later this week.

Ancien and the Magic Tablet Anime Film’s Fantasia Festival Trailer Streamed

posted on 2017-06-13 04:26 EDT
Film opened in Japan on March 18 at #9

This Week in Anime - Yutapon Cubes

by Nicholas Dupree and Michelle Liu, Jun 13th 2017

Newcomers Struggle to Enter Japan’s Voice-Acting Industry

posted on 2017-06-13 12:15 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

PPAP Singer Pikotarō to Star in Improv Anime

posted on 2017-06-13 21:00 EDT
Comedian plays himself, every other character in anime premiering this summer
AKA: Pikotaro no Lullaby

Wakanim to Launch Anime Streaming Services in the Nordic Region July 1st 2017

Jun 14th 2017

Answerman: Why Is It Socially Unacceptable To Be An Otaku In Japan? (Revisited)

by Justin Sevakis, Jun 14th 2017

“Clione no Akari” Gets Start Date and New Visuals

June 14, 2017 2:45pm CDT
The new web novel adaptation kicks off July 12.

Gundam Director Shinji Takamatsu Responds to NHK’s Anime Industry Special

posted on 2017-06-14 21:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

Coro Coro Comics Characters Gather for Original Net Anime in July

posted on 2017-06-15 03:15 EDT
Characters include Pascal-sensei, Joe Kirifuda, Joker, Gao Mikado, Valt Aoi, more

Oscar-Nominated Director Yamamura Previews New Shorts in Trailer

posted on 2017-06-15 04:30 EDT
“Notes on Monstropedia,” “Satie’s ‘Parade’” screen in Japan on August 5