General Anime News & Discussion

SHAFT, Shunji Iwai’s ‘Fireworks’ Anime Film Previewed in 1st Trailer

posted on 2016-12-08 01:29 EST
Akiyuki Simbo serves as chief director for film premiering on August 18

“Ai-Mai-Mi ~ Surgical Friends ~” Reveals Japanese Broadcast Schedule

December 08, 2016 10:07am CST
3rd season of TV anime adaptation based on Choborau Nyopomi’s bizarre 4-panel manga debuts in January of 2017

Yūichi Nakamura Wins Yahoo! Japan’s 2016 Search Award

posted on 2016-12-08 18:45 EST by Eric Stimson
Other winners include Dean Fujioka, Keyakizaka 46, Pikotarō

South Park’s Ike Watches, Googles Anime

posted on 2016-12-08 20:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Yukari Tamura Stars in Upcoming Untitled TV Anime Project

posted on 2016-12-09 04:23 EST
New project reveals visual, “rin-anime.com” website
AKA: Lost Song

15-second Pachinko Mascot Girl TV Anime “KochinPa!” Gets 2nd Season

December 09, 2016 7:42am CST
Pile, Kana Hanazawa, Yuka Iguchi voice the three mascot girls

Kanaban Graphics Makes Inazuma Delivery Short Anime Project

posted on 2016-12-09 13:25 EST
Usavich/Petit Eva animates slapstick shorts about delivery service

Hayao Miyazaki Calls AI CG Animation ‘An Insult to Life Itself’

posted on 2016-12-09 15:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Market Research Reports Idol Otaku Annual Expenses at US$700

posted on 2016-12-09 19:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Reikenzan 2nd Anime Season’s Promo Video Reveals January 8 Debut

posted on 2016-12-09 22:30 EST
Tsubasa Yonaga, Yuriko Yamaguchi, Eriko Nakamura, Daichi Hayashi reprise roles for new season

The List: 7 Anime About Women in Sports

by Lynzee Loveridge, Dec 10th 2016

FEATURE: Why It Works: Sculpting Worlds with Studio Pablo

December 10, 2016 11:05am CST
Today we’ll dive into the beautiful worlds crafted by one of anime’s unsung heroes!

Ai Mai Mi Anime’s 3rd Season Reveals More Cast, January 3 Debut

posted on 2016-12-11 03:45 EST
Neeko, Sayaka Nakaya, Ayane Sakura, more join cast

Niconico to Air “Live Super Robo Channel” This Tuesday for “Super Robot Wars” Fans

December 11, 2016 3:10pm CST
Live stream will include news, anniversary festivities, and more.

Answerman: Why Do Subtitle Styles From The Same Company Differ?

by Justin Sevakis, Dec 12th 2016

FEATURE: Creative Spotlight: Rie Matsumoto

December 12, 2016 2:05pm CST
Your family is your world – lose your family and your world shatters.

TV Asahi’s Sanrio Mascot Character ‘Gō-chan’ Gets Anime Film

posted on 2016-12-12 18:00 EST
Ai Kayano, Tomokazu Sugita, Yuuki Kaji, Nobunaga Shimazaki star in family feature

BPO’s Latest Viewer Complaint Criticizes Depictions of Anime Boy’s Genitals

posted on 2016-12-12 19:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

No Anime Nominated for Golden Globes

posted on 2016-12-12 20:00 EST

It’s true. About 20:15 into that episode.