Animate Akihabara celebrates Nisekoi with a special display
Episode 19 –
[details=spoiler]Since Chitoge doesn’t want the part of Juliet, it goes to Kosaki. But I wonder how “impartial” the drawing actually was. Once it announced, Marika asks Kosaki to give her the role. Raku figured this would happen, but Kosaki says that she wants to keep the part, much to Raku’s surprise. Marika then chooses to be her understudy and that doesn’t sound like a good thing for Kosaki.
Raku is ecstatic that he will be playing Romeo to Kosaki’s Juliet, and perhaps just a little nervous as well. Then Kosaki sees him look over at Chitoge. When the first rehersal is announced, Chitoge is already gone and Raku goes after her. Since she has nothing to do with the play, she’s going home, alone. Raku tells her that they are supposed to be going home together and finally gets around to asking her why she turned down Juliet.
Chitoge is still acting oddly and Raku begins to ask her questions, saying that she can talk to him. Chitoge insists that she isn’t mad at him and reminds him that they aren’t a real couple, before walking away. Raku, still confused, goes back to the school. He was only worried about Chitoge. She didn’t need to be that way with him. He bumps into Kosaki and is a little distant with her. Kosaki also sees Chitoge walking away and comes to the conclusion that they are still fighting. She also begins to wonder how Raku truly feels about Chitoge.
The mystery of Raku having Chitoge’s picture is solved, and Kosaki feels better. Raku decides to put Chitoge and her attitude aside for the moment and throw himself into the play. But now that she knows the truth about the picture, Kosaki is very self-conscious around Raku and can’t concentrate on her lines. Chitoge looks up at the window of her classroom from outside and she’s holding a copy of the play. Laughter is coming from the classroom and she calls Raku an idiot.
Rehearsals continue with Marika jumping in as Juliet every chance she gets. An understudy needs practice too! But it still isn’t fair to Kosaki. Tsugumi steps in to remind Marika that Raku belongs to Chitoge. That gets Raku thinking about her again and he sees Chitoge outside, walking with a couple of other girls. He also sees Claude back in his favorite tree, and Claude does not look happy at all. But those thoughts are wiped away by the sight of Kosaki in her costume. She’s beautiful! He suddenly has a thought of how Chitoge would look in the costume, and berates himself.
Trouble starts to brew between the families and Raku tells Chitoge that they need to act like a couple once in a while. However, Chitoge says that she’s through with all the pretending. She doesn’t care about the families starting a war, she just doesn’t want anything to do with Raku. She doesn’t even want to talk to him anymore. And this is why she turned down Juliet. She just can’t pretend to be his lover, and insists that they are total strangers.
Chitoge’s words hurt Raku and makes him think. He wonders if she’s felt that way the entire time. Raku had at least thought they were friends and he thought that Chitoge felt the same way. But her attitude now makes Raku want to repay her in kind. He tells her that he never had any fun with her and all of his memories of spending time with her are fake ones. Raku even tells her that she isn’t the girl he could have made that promise with. So, fine, there’s no need to keep up the pretense any longer and they should talk to their fathers. Chitoge slaps Raku across the face. Everyone sees it too. Chitoge just turns around and walks away. Telling Kosaki that he needs some time alone, he walks off in the opposite direction. At the moment, Chitoge is hitting everything in sight and calls herself an idiot.
It’s the day of the festival, and almost time for the play. Kosaki is still wondering what happened between Raku and Chitoge, but Raku won’t talk about it. Kosaki wonders if Chitoge will even come to see the play. Chitoge has been recruited by another class to help out, but Kosaki doesn’t know that. Kosaki peeks out through the curtain, and when she sees all the people in the audience, she gets nervous again. She hopes she will be okay, and Raku will be with her.
An accident backstage injures Kosaki’s ankle and won’t be able to perform. Marika is at home with a bad cold. The teacher needs to think of something, and fast. Leaving Kosaki in the care of Raku, she goes off to come up with a plan. Kosaki is devastated. Not just for herself but for everyone that worked so hard on the play. If it ends up being canceled, she will feel horrible. For Kosaki’s sake, Raku will be damned if he lets them cancel the play.
Chitoge is making crepes and sadly wonders how things came to be this way. She regrets asking Raku if their relationship would have worked out at the beach that time. His answer is still ringing in her ears. Nothing can be done about it now anyway. Raku hates her. And her crepe is burning. A hand suddenly grabs her. It’s Raku! And he’s begging her to take Kosaki’s place as Juliet! Raku drags Chitoge outside and quickly explains the situation, telling her that she’s the only one that can play Juliet.
Raku talks to her some more and Chitoge brings up what he had said at the beach. Each of them thinks that they hate the other. Raku is confused. He said nothing at the beach that they hadn’t said to one another before. Then it dawns on him. His words had really hurt her. Raku now tells Chitoge that he doesn’t hate her, and apologizes for what he said at the beach. He tells her that he will be honest with her now and once again, he lists all of her faults and why she isn’t his type. However, he tells her again that he doesn’t hate her. Not at all. Chitoge understands now. She leans against Raku’s back and tells Romeo not to “cramp her style”. Raku just grins, and Chitoge smiles. I can’t wait to see this play![/details]
Episode 20 –
[details=spoiler]With their families in the audience, Raku and Chitoge begin to adlib their way through the play and turn it into a comedy. The narrator gets into the spirit and begins to adlib as well. I think Raku is about to murder Shu. LOL After a confession of love from Romeo’s servant backfires, “Josephine” shows up to confess her feelings to Romeo, and ends up getting the audience on her side. Now, Raku is annoyed with Marika – she was supposed to be home with a cold and is now making a bigger mess out of the play.
However, Raku manages to twist it around again and finally gets rid of Josephine. Romeo continues on to meet Juliet on her balcony, but another obstacle appears in the form of Claude, who claims to be Juliet’s older brother, Friedrich. He ends up slicing up the stage with his sword and the collapsing set ends the one sided fight. But Romeo is still standing!
Romeo finally makes it to the balcony and Juliet lets down a rope ladder for him. Chitoge finally admits to herself that she loves Raku. She puts her whole heart into her next lines. Romeo gives his lines and Juliet feels no hesitation when she tells Romeo that she loves him. But Raku has no idea that this is also Chitoge’s confession. The play ends up being a huge hit!
Afterwards, Raku and Chitoge get a chance to talk and Chitoge mentions how similar their situation is to the play. Raku points out that it isn’t quite the same. Chitoge apologizes for the way she’d been behaving recently, and tells Raku that she’s ready to go back to being the fake couple that hates each other. She will go back to the way she was before if Raku forgives her. Now it’s Raku’s turn to feel weird, but he hides it well, and it looks like things are back to normal between these two.
They decide to walk through the festival together and everyone recognizes Romeo and Juliet from the play, and congratulates them for doing such a great job. Raku is still trying to deal with his confusion. Their class has a party to celebrate and Chitoge is admired again for doing a great job. Ruri takes Kosaki to task for spraining her ankle and ruining her big chance with Raku. Tsugumi comes after Shu with her gun.
Ruri sends Raku to Kosaki with a crepe to give her another chance. They finally get to talk and Kosaki thanks him for making up with Chitoge and getting her to do the play. However, Kosaki is still a little disappointed that she didn’t get to play the part herself. Raku knows how much she wanted to and arranges a little surprise for her. On the school roof, at sunset, and with no audience, Romeo and Juliet meet and say their lines. It was very sweet and very romantic – until Kosaki tells Raku that he messed up his line. LOL Still, I’m glad things are back to normal all around, and of course nothing is really resolved. It would be nice to see this one continue.[/details]
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-08-08/aniplex-usa-offers-nisekoi-on-english-subtitled-blu-ray/.77448
[size=20]Aniplex USA Offers Nisekoi on English-Subtitled Blu-ray[/size]
posted on 2014-08-08 17:35 EDT
Pre-orders begin on Friday for November 25 release of 1st 5-episode volume
Aniplex of America announced at its Otakon panel on Friday that it will begin releasing the Nisekoi - False Love television anime on Blu-ray Disc on November 25. The release will feature the Japanese soundtrack with English subtitles, and pre-orders begin today. The first volume will contain the first five episodes.
The first volume will also include collectible ending card pinups, a deluxe poster, a premium chipboard artbox, textless opening, and textless endings for US$49.98 (US$64.98 suggested retail price).
The anime revolves around Raku Ichijō (Kouki Uchiyama), a normal high school student who happens to be the heir to a yakuza group. The attractive but violent transfer student Chitoge Kirisaki (Nao Tōyama), the heir to a rival yakuza group, transfers to his class, and the two must pretend to date to keep a war from breaking out between their families.
Viz Media is releasing the original manga digitally and in print. Crunchyroll streamed the anime as it aired in Japan.
Update: The release will include the Japanese audio track (not soundtrack) with English subtitles, and will not include “a premium chipboard artbox” as previously reported.
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/08/15/video-north-america-nisekoi-blu-ray-release-trailer
[size=20]North America “Nisekoi” Blu-ray Release Trailer[/size]
August 15, 2014 5:08am CDT
Volume 1 scheduled for November 25th
With volume 1 available for pre-order now ahead of a November 25th release, Aniplex of America has posted their announcement trailer for the North American Blu-ray release of Nisekoi.
The first volume will also consist of collectible ending card pinups and a deluxe poster, all housed in a box designed by Character Designer & Chief Animation Director Nobuhiro Sugiyama.
Price
• SRP $64.98
• Sales Price $49.98
Disc Spec
• Spoken Language: Japanese
• Subtitles: English
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
• Episodes: 1- 5
• Number of Disc: 1
• Total Run Time: Approx. 125 min.
• Rating: 13 UP
Bonus Contents
• ■ Textless Opening
• ■ Textless Ending (Chitoge Version)
• ■ Textless Ending (Kosaki Version)
Bonus Materials & Special Package
• ■ Collectable Ending Card Pin-ups
• ■ Deluxe Poster and Box Illustrated by Nobuhiro Sugiyama
(Character Design & Chief Animation Director)
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-09-19/nisekoi-manga-no.16-to-bundle-new-original-video-anime/.78939
[size=20]Nisekoi Manga #16 to Bundle New Original Video Anime[/size]
posted on 2014-09-19 01:30 EDT
SHAFT’s TV anime staff to adapt manga chapters 65 & 71 for 25-minute OVA
This year’s 43rd issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine is announcing on Monday that Naoshi Komi’s 16th Nisekoi manga volume will also bundle an original video anime (OVA). The 25-minute OVA will adapt two chapters from the manga: chapter 65 “Henbō” (in the manga’s eighth volume) about the heroines during the New Year’s holiday, and chapter 71 “Oshigoto” (in the eighth volume) about Marika’s part-time job at a family restaurant.
Chief director Akiyuki Shinbo, director Naoyuki Tatsuwa, character designer Nobuhiro Sugiyama, the anime studio SHAFT, and the main cast are all returning for the OVA after working on the television anime.
The bundle will ship for 3,400 yen (about US$31) plus tax on February 4, 2015. The bundle will include a book jacket with an exclusive illustration, a new Weiss Schwarz PR card of Nisekoi, and a limited promotional Nisekoi trading card from MOVIC. The 14th manga volume will also bundle an original video anime on DVD in October.
The manga and anime revolve around Raku Ichijō (Kouki Uchiyama), a normal high school student who happens to be the heir to a yakuza group. The attractive but violent transfer student Chitoge Kirisaki (Nao Tōyama), the heir to a rival yakuza group, transfers to his class, and the two must pretend to date to keep a war from breaking out between their families.
Viz Media is releasing the original manga digitally and in print. Aniplex of America plans to release the television anime series on Blu-ray Disc in November, and Crunchyroll streamed the television anime as it aired in Japan.
[size=16]Nisekoi: False Love Manga Gets 2nd TV Anime Season[/size]
posted on 2014-10-01 01:45 EDT
Naoshi Komi’s school romantic comedy already inspired 2014 TV season, 2 upcoming OVAs
Aniplex Announces “Nisekoi” 2 Release Plans
November 20, 2014 10:08pm CST
Now available for order
Aniplex of America has announced that orders are now open for the second Blu-ray collection of Nisekoi. Episodes 6-10 are shipping January 27th for $49.98, marked down from $64.98.
Description
Raku and Chitoge continue bickering which does not help the situation as their relationship status is already under scrutiny by Ruri and Kosaki. But, when Chitoge confesses to them that their relationship is actually fake, Kosaki decides that she will let Raku know how she feels about him.
Then one day, Seishiro, a beautiful girl dressed like a boy transfers to their school. She is actually a hit-man hired by Claude to expose Raku and Chitoge! Although Raku is her enemy, when she comes in contact with Raku’s kind nature, Seishiro is confronted with a new emotion that leaves her totally confused.
Meanwhile, Chitoge finds her diary from 10 years ago and remembers the promise she made with a certain boy.
As their feelings sway, the group sets out to the open-air school where they can expect unforgettable experiences with the hot springs and even the test of courage!
Price
• SRP $64.98
• Sales Price $49.98
Disc Spec
• Spoken Language: Japanese
• Subtitles: English
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
• Episodes: 6 - 10
• Number of Disc: 1
• Total Run Time: Approx. 125 min.
• Rating: 13 UP
Bonus Contents
• Textless Ending (Seishiro Version)
• Textless Ending (Ruri Version)
Bonus Materials & Special Package
• Collectable Ending Card Pinups
• Deluxe Poster and Package Illustrated by Nobuhiro Sugiyama (Character Design & Chief Animation Director)
[size=20]Nisekoi Manga #17 to Bundle Public Bath Original Video Anime[/size]
posted on 2014-12-05 03:50 EST
SHAFT’s TV anime staff to adapt manga chapter 81 with returning cast
The second 2015 issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine is announcing on Monday that Naoshi Komi’s 17th Nisekoi manga volume will also bundle an original video anime (OVA). The OVA will adapt chapter 81 “Sentō” (in the manga’s 10th volume) about the characters at a public bath.
Chief director Akiyuki Shinbo, director Naoyuki Tatsuwa, character designer Nobuhiro Sugiyama, the anime studio SHAFT, and the main cast are all returning for the OVA after working on the television anime.
The bundle will ship for 3,400 yen (about US$31) plus tax on April 3, 2015. The bundle will include a book jacket with an exclusive illustration, a new Weiss Schwarz PR card of Nisekoi, an exclusive Nisekoi bookmark, and a bonus pamphlet illustrated by Komi. The 14th manga volume also bundled an OVA on DVD in October, and so will the 16th manga volume in February.
The manga and anime revolve around Raku Ichijō (Kouki Uchiyama), a normal high school student who happens to be the heir to a yakuza group. The attractive but violent transfer student Chitoge Kirisaki (Nao Tōyama), the heir to a rival yakuza group, transfers to his class, and the two must pretend to date to keep a war from breaking out between their families.
Viz Media is releasing the original manga digitally and in print. Aniplex of America began releasing the television anime series on Blu-ray Disc in November, and Crunchyroll streamed the television anime as it aired in Japan.
“Nisekoi” Volume 16 OAD Cover Previewed and 17 OAD Announced
December 10, 2014 3:24pm CST
Original one-shot celebrates third anniversary
The 2015 Shonen Jump issue 2 with a cover date of January 8th celebrates the third anniversary of Naoshi Komi’s original Nisekoi one shot. Along with this a servicey anime disc has been announced for the April limited edition release of the ongoing manga’s volume 17 has been announced. This follows an OAD bundled with the limited edition of volume 16, scheduled for February 4th, previewed with new cover art.
Jump cover
Volume 16 OAV cover
本日発売の週刊少年ジャンプ2号はニセコイ三周年号＆例年と趣向を変えてエピソード人気投票開催です！連載開始号からの表紙回を並べてみました。いやー感慨深いですね…というか古味先生の画力の伸びハンパない！ http://pic.twitter.com/Wto1d7kUY3
— 『ニセコイ』公式 (@nisekoi_k) December 8, 2014
2nd Nisekoi Season’s New Voice Actress, April Premiere Revealed
posted on 2014-12-20 21:51 EST
Ayane Sakura plays new character Haru Onodera
The official Twitter account for the Nisekoi manga and anime confirmed on Sunday that the second television anime season will premiere in April. It also announced that voice actress Ayane Sakura will play a new character, Haru Onodera. The staff and cast held a stage event at Jump Festa 2015 on Sunday.
TVアニメ2期「ニセコイ:」2015年4月より放送開始です!☆*:.｡. (≧▽≦) .｡.:*☆ 新キャラクター・小野寺春を演じるのは佐倉綾音さん!放送をお楽しみにー!!(ミミコ) #nisekoi http://pic.twitter.com/ulcbFuDDuV
— 『ニセコイ』公式 (@nisekoi_k) December 21, 2014
Konami’s Jump Festa 2015 booth is offering an interchangeable jacket set and a demo station for the PS Vita game Nisekoi Yomeiri!? game, as well as Nisekoi-themed Zakusha Drops candy (“made with love”) to winners of a ring game.
今週末開催「ジャンプフェスタ2015」KONAMIさんのニセコイコーナーに「ニセコイ ヨメイリ!?」を持って行くと着せ替えジャケットセットがもらえるそうです♪ http://t.co/w3Oe8REMJg (ミミコ) #nisekoi http://pic.twitter.com/KdFPq9qKhJ
— 『ニセコイ』公式 (@nisekoi_k) December 18, 2014
ジャンプフェスタKONAMIブースでは、「ヨメイリ」を体験できるシナリオツアー&エンゲージリング投げで遊べます!リング投げで高得点を出すと、ザクシャドロップスがもらえます。節子、それサクマやない、ザクシャや!コナミさん本気や!〈担当〉 http://pic.twitter.com/4FxemnL0SH
— 『ニセコイ』公式 (@nisekoi_k) December 20, 2014
The Aniplex booth is offering an event-exclusive “Blue Schedule” CD single by the heroine Chitoge Kirisaki (as voiced by Nao Tōyama) and a Nisekoi display area.
おはようございます!ジャンプフェスタ始まりましたー! アニプレックスブースでは千棘さんの会場限定シングルを販売中です!ずらり☆(ミミコ) #nisekoi http://pic.twitter.com/NnnVPxobxt
— 『ニセコイ』公式 (@nisekoi_k) December 20, 2014
ジャンプフェスタアニプレックスブースでニセコイの展示コーナーを発見ですー!(ミミコ) #nisekoi http://pic.twitter.com/2ma1GI0iIo
— 『ニセコイ』公式 (@nisekoi_k) December 20, 2014
The Aniplex booth also offered “Gachagacha” vending machine prizes, but they sold out on the first day:
そしてアニプレックスブースではガチャガチャも☆中身はここでしか手に入らない缶バッジですよー!o(≧▽≦)o (ミミコ) #nisekoi http://pic.twitter.com/sUyATdWrNF
— 『ニセコイ』公式 (@nisekoi_k) December 20, 2014
Naoshi Komi’s original manga and the anime revolve around Raku Ichijō (Kouki Uchiyama), a normal high school student who happens to be the heir to a yakuza group. The attractive but violent transfer student Chitoge Kirisaki (Nao Tōyama), the heir to a rival yakuza group, transfers to his class, and the two must pretend to date to keep a war from breaking out between their families.
Komi launched the manga in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2011 and Viz Media is releasing the original manga digitally and in print. Aniplex of America began releasing the television anime series on Blu-ray Disc in November, and Crunchyroll streamed the television anime as it aired in Japan.
The 14th manga volume bundled an original video anime (OVA) on DVD, and the 16th and 17th volume will each bundle an OVA as well. Chief director Akiyuki Shinbo, director Naoyuki Tatsuwa, character designer Nobuhiro Sugiyama, the anime studio SHAFT, and the main cast are all returning for the OVAs after working on the television anime.
Aniplex USA Outlines Nisekoi #3/#4
posted on 2015-01-16 19:15 EST
###Aniplex of America Announces Details on NISEKOI Blu-ray Volumes 3 & 4
Jan 18th 2015
Will Raku Find the Girl who Holds the Key to his Locket and Heart in this Romantic-Comedy Finale?
Kotori Koiwai Joins Nisekoi Anime’s 2nd Season as Fū
posted on 2015-02-26 11:00 EST
2nd series adapting Naoshi Komi’s Shonen Jump manga premieres in April
Manami Numakura Joins Nisekoi Anime’s 2nd Season as Paula
posted on 2015-03-05 05:30 EST
2nd series adapting Naoshi Komi’s Shonen Jump manga premieres on April 10
This year’s 14th issue of Shueisha’s Shonen Jump magazine is announcing on Monday that Manami Numakura (The IDOLM@STER, Shirobako) will join the cast of the second television anime season of Naoshi Komi’s Nisekoi: manga as the character Paula McCoy.
The magazine also reveals that the anime will premiere in Japan on April 10. The anime will then premiere on the Tokyo MX channel. The anime will then air on BS11 and MBS on April 14.
Naoshi Komi’s original manga and the anime revolve around Raku Ichijō (Kouki Uchiyama), a normal high school student who happens to be the heir to a yakuza group. The attractive but violent transfer student Chitoge Kirisaki (Nao Tōyama), the heir to a rival yakuza group, transfers to his class, and the two must pretend to date to keep a war from breaking out between their families.
The 14th manga volume bundled an original video anime (OVA) on DVD, and the 16th and 17th volume will each bundle an OVA as well. Chief director Akiyuki Shinbo, director Naoyuki Tatsuwa, character designer Nobuhiro Sugiyama, the anime studio SHAFT, and the main cast are all returning for the OVAs after working on the television anime. Ayane Sakura is also joining the cast as Haru Onodera.
The anime will premiere in Japan in April.
Komi launched the manga in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2011 and Viz Media is releasing the original manga digitally and in print. Aniplex of America began releasing the television anime series on Blu-ray Disc in November, and Crunchyroll streamed the television anime as it aired in Japan.
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2015/03/16/spring-themed-nisekoi-2-anime-visual-goes-online
March 16, 2015 6:00pm PDT
Also, Aniplex+ has posted their limited cover for the “Nisekoi Best Songs” CD/DVD
CR ARTICLE: LiSA Performs OP Song for “Nisekoi” TV Anime 2nd Season
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-03-18/lisa-co-writes-sings-2nd-nisekoi-season-opening-theme/.86092
LiSA Co-Writes, Sings 2nd Nisekoi Season’s Opening Theme
posted on 2015-03-18 02:00 EDT
Singer’s “Rally Go Round” single ships on May 27 after anime’s April 10 premiere
Singer LiSA will release her eighth single, “Rally Go Round,” on May 27. This single from her latest album Launcher will serve as the opening theme song for Nisekoi:, the second anime season based on Naoshi Komi’s Nisekoi - False Love manga. LiSA co-wrote the pop tune’s lyrics with Shin Furuya, and JIN composed the music.
The CD single will have three editions: a limited first edition and a limited-time pressing edition that both bundle DVDs, and a regular edition with just the CD.
LiSA will start her solo tour “LiVE is Smile Always ~Launcher~” at the end of April. The home video release of her January 10 and 11 “LiVE is Smile Always ~PiNK & BLACK~” concerts at Tokyo’s Nippon Budōkan arena will ship on July 22.
Naoshi Komi’s original Nisekoi - False Love manga and the anime revolve around Raku Ichijō (Kouki Uchiyama), a normal high school student who happens to be the heir to a yakuza group. The attractive but violent transfer student Chitoge Kirisaki (Nao Tōyama), the heir to a rival yakuza group, transfers to his class, and the two must pretend to date to keep a war from breaking out between their families.
The 14th and 16th manga volumes each bundled an original video anime (OVA) on DVD, and the 17th volume will bundle an OVA as well. Chief director Akiyuki Shinbo, director Naoyuki Tatsuwa, character designer Nobuhiro Sugiyama, the anime studio SHAFT, and the main cast are all returning for the OVAs after working on the television anime. Ayane Sakura and Manami Numakura (The IDOLM@STER, Shirobako) are joining the cast as Haru Onodera and Paula McCoy, respectively.
The new anime season will premiere in Japan on April 10.
Komi launched the manga in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2011 and Viz Media is releasing the original manga digitally and in print. Aniplex of America began releasing the television anime series on Blu-ray Disc in November, and Crunchyroll streamed the television anime as it aired in Japan.
Aniplex USA to Stream Nisekoi Season 2, Gunslinger Stratos, Plastic Memories
posted on 2015-03-20 06:45 EDT
On Aniplex Channel, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Daisuki starting in April
Aniplex of America announced on Friday that it will begin streaming three series in April: Nisekoi: (Nisekoi: Second Season), Gunslinger Stratos, and Plastic Memories. All three will be streaming on the Aniplex Channel, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Daisuki services.
Aniplex created English websites and describes Nisekoi:, Gunslinger Stratos, and Plastic Memories:
Nisekoi:
Raku and the girls are back! The hunt for the key to his heart and locket continues in the second season of this fan favorite anime series. Originally a popular manga serialized in Shonen Jump created by author Naoshi Komi, NISEKOI: (the second season of NISEKOI) features all the familiar characters from the first season joined by Kosaki’s younger sister Haru. With a new girl entering the equation, will it really be “more the merrier” for Raku? What will happen to this false [NISE] love [KOI]?
[size=20]New Nisekoi Season’s TV Ad Previews LiSA’s Opening Song[/size]
posted on 2015-03-23 11:25 EDT
New season of anime adapting Naoshi Komi’s manga premieres next month
Aniplex began airing a new TV spot on Monday for Nisekoi, the second anime season based on Naoshi Komi’s Nisekoi - False Love manga. The video features the anime’s opening theme, “Rally Go Round” by LiSA. .
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2kcafs_nisekoi-s2-tvcm_tv
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Naoshi Komi’s original Nisekoi - False Love manga and the anime revolve around Raku Ichijō (Kouki Uchiyama), a normal high school student who happens to be the heir to a yakuza group. The attractive but violent transfer student Chitoge Kirisaki (Nao Tōyama), the heir to a rival yakuza group, transfers to his class, and the two must pretend to date to keep a war from breaking out between their families.
The 14th and 16th manga volumes each bundled an original video anime (OVA) on DVD, and the 17th volume will bundle an OVA as well. Chief director Akiyuki Shinbo, director Naoyuki Tatsuwa, character designer Nobuhiro Sugiyama, the anime studio SHAFT, and the main cast are all returning for the OVAs after working on the television anime. Ayane Sakura and Manami Numakura (The IDOLM@STER, Shirobako) are joining the cast as Haru Onodera and Paula McCoy, respectively.
The new anime season will premiere in Japan on April 10. Aniplex of America will stream the anime as it airs.
Komi launched the manga in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2011 and Viz Media is releasing the original manga digitally and in print. Aniplex of America began releasing the television anime series on Blu-ray Disc in November, and Crunchyroll streamed the television anime as it aired in Japan.
[size=19]Watch NISEKOI: on CrunchyRoll[/size]
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ANN ARTICLE: Crunchyroll Clarifies Nisekoi 2nd Season’s Streaming Schedule
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2015/04/01-1/crunchyroll-adds-nisekoi-anime-to-spring-lineup
Crunchyroll Adds “NISEKOI:” Anime to Spring Lineup
Second season starts Fri/10 at 10:00 am Pacific Time
April 01, 2015 9:45am PDT
Today’s volley of new streaming anime announcements at Crunchyroll begins with a declaration of false love as NISEKOI:, based on the manga by Naoshi Komi, is set to join the spring 2015 line up.
NISEKOI: is set to broadcast every Friday starting on April 10th, 2015 at 10:00 am Pacific Time for premium members, with free members able to watch one week later. More information can be found on www.crunchyroll.com/nisekoi.
Story and background
Raku and the girls are back! The hunt for the key to his heart and locket continues in the second season of this fan favorite anime series. Originally a popular manga serialized in Shonen Jump created by author Naoshi Komi, NISEKOI: (the second season of NISEKOI) features all the familiar characters from the first season joined by Kosaki’s younger sister Haru. With a new girl entering the equation, will it really be “more the merrier” for Raku? What will happen to this false [NISE] love [KOI]?
The cast all reprise their roles for the sequel, with Kouki Uchiyama once again as Raku Ichijo, Kana Hanazawa as Kosaki Onodera, and Nao Toyama as Chitoge Kirisaki. Kosaki’s younger sister, Haru, will be voiced by Ayane Sakura, who has also voiced Tsubaki Sawabe in Your lie in April and Eva Frost in TERRAFORMARS.
NISEKOI: will be available to audiences in North America, Central America, and South America.