General Anime News & Discussion

Anime News Site Traces Changing Popularity of Voice Actresses

February 02, 2017 7:35pm CST
Japanese site traces a complete change in the top ten most popular female seiyuu since 2009.

Answerman: Why Does The Same Title Get Translated Differently For Anime Vs Manga Releases?

by Justin Sevakis, Feb 3rd 2017

“Oni Out, Luck In!” Otaku Pick Favorite Oni for Setsubun Celebrations

February 03, 2017 12:50pm CST
Some 950 fans weigh in on which anime / manga characters they’d like to keep company with for the spring festival

The List: 7 Anime References in American Cartoons

by Lynzee Loveridge, Feb 4th 2017

Junichi Suwabe Is The Latest Addition To “Project Altair” Anime’s Cast

February 05, 2017 7:08am CST
Suwabe to play aide to main character named Abiliga in adaptation of Shoukoku no Altair manga

Art Studio Atelier BWCA Closes Due to Director’s Health

posted on 2017-02-06 06:30 EST
Studio worked on Grimgar, Lodoss, Totoro, Terror in Resonance, more

Answerman: Why Do Japanese School Kids Carry Randoseru?

by Justin Sevakis, Feb 6th 2017

Robot Performer Sought for Ancien and the Magic Tablet Preview Screening

posted on 2017-02-06 14:45 EST by Eric Stimson
Napping also part of job description

Shout! Factory Announces Distribution Plans For Gwen Stefani’s Japanese-Fashion Inspired “Kuu Kuu Harajuku”

February 06, 2017 3:55pm CST
Deal includes DVD and Blu-ray rights to the 26 episode series

NY Int’l Children’s Film Fest to Show Rudolf the Black Cat CG Anime Film

posted on 2017-02-06 18:00 EST
N. American premiere slated for February 25; 3 more screenings planned

Bushiroad Head: Idol Boom Is Over, Prepare for Band Boom

posted on 2017-02-07 13:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Fans Choose Characters to Exchange Chocolate With on Valentine’s Day

posted on 2017-02-08 18:20 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Unconventional Anime Romance - IGN Anime Club Episode 80

Ancien and the Magic Tablet Film Gets Anime Short in March

posted on 2017-02-08 20:45 EST
Short tells story of Kokone’s dream, with film’s actors playing different roles

“Hirunehime” Spin-Off Short to Be Streamed on Hulu in Early March

February 08, 2017 11:55pm CST
Film’s main voice cast members plays different characters

Anime Tamago 2017 Shorts’ Cast, Character Designs Unveiled

posted on 2017-02-09 01:30 EST
Studio Comet, 4°C, Nippon Animation, WAO, Studio Live, SSS-Studio participate

Japanese BD/DVD Sales Down 6.2% From 2015

posted on 2017-02-09 15:00 EST
Report notes decrease in net worth, slight increase in units sold

Antiquarian Bookshop Biblia’s Case Files Novels Get Live-Action, Anime Films

posted on 2017-02-09 22:31 EST
Novels have sold 6.4 million copies, inspired live-action series in 2013, 2 manga

Castlevania Show’s Adi Shankar: Next Project is Dark ‘Power Rangers’ Reimagining

posted on 2017-02-10 00:00 EST / ANN

“Mahojin Guru Guru” 3rd TV Anime Teaser Visual Introduces 2017 Version Nike and Kukuri

February 10, 2017 5:55am CST
Check the photos from the manga author’s autograph session on February 5