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Kodansha announced that the first three episodes of Tomorrow’s Joe (Ashita no Joe) will be available on the TMS Official YouTube channel starting November 1. This limited time event is in conjunction with the upcoming December release of Kodansha’s release. This new omnibus will feature over five hundred pages of the critically acclaimed manga. About […]
Get ready for Japanese pop greatness to strike again, the Ado World Tour 2025 is coming to a city near you! Titled Hibana, the tour is powered by Crunchyroll and will have tickets on sale November 22, with a Crunchyroll special presale on November 19. From Japan to Mexico, there are a total of 30 […]
Running in the 90s never looked so good, as AnimEigo recently announced that Bubblegum Crash will get a Blu-Ray release. This new restoration comes to shelves on January 21, 2025 and contains all three episodes of the 1991 anime. About Bubblegum Crash Times are changing in MegaTokyo. Boomers are no longer seen as a scourge, […]
My Hero Academia: You’re Next is coming soon in North America, but Beyond Fest goers will be able to catch the film early on October 6! The Japanese voice actors for Izuku Midoriya and All Might/Dark Might will be present as well. About My Hero Academia: You’re Next Beyond Fest Screening Beyond Fest announces it […]
It’s almost time for a new anime season, and Dan Da Dan Episode 1 is coming very soon! For those that don’t want to wait for the October premiere, you can check the first three episodes out on September 13 in theaters through Dan Da Dan: First Encounter. GKIDS was generous enough to give Miso […]
Rick and Morty: The Anime is something that has precedent; after all, the show had some anime shorts previously. This time around, it’s a full series with 10 episodes from Studio Deen, Sola Entertainment, and Telecom Animation Film, and it’s… not great. While the anime has potential to be a fun spin on the irreverent […]
Dan Da Dan: First Encounter is mixing science with supernatural next month! GKIDS just announced that the first three episodes will make a theatrical debut on Friday the 13th on September. Tickets are available now for the limited time engagement. Additional screenings for the first three episodes will be available throughout the weekend. This comes […]
Otaku No Video is a zany trip to the past as AnimEigo just announced a Blu-Ray release of the film! The Studio GAINAX anime will come in 1080p resolution with original Japanese language audio (English subtitles included). In addition, the Blu-Ray will also include the option to watch with or without the live-action segments previously […]
My Hero Academia: You’re Next is the next anime film in the popular franchise (which manga ends this week!) Toho recently revealed a new trailer for the film, which highlights Dark Might, a shady and mysterious figure. The film will be available in North America starting October 11, with more details to be revealed in […]
Arcane Collector’s Editions are coming to a home theater near you! Hot off its previous announcement, GKIDS just stated a ton of news for the home video release of Riot Games’ hit show. The first season will come in a limited-run Collector’s Edition, steelbook editions, and more! Each of the releases are available to preorder […]
Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect has a special guest this week: Japanese pop sensation LiSA! The podcast welcomes the artist as she prepares for her Sand Diego Comic-Con performance on July 26. About Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect Special Appearance This week, Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect is welcoming one of its biggest guests ever! […]
80s anime enthusiasts get ready to rev up those wheels, because the Riding Bean OVA is coming this year! The classic anime will get a release in the west thanks to AnimEigo on September 10. A Blu-Ray will be available through the official store. Kick back and don’t let the windy city overwhelm you! About […]
Ninja Scroll is heading to theaters once again! In a monumental announcement during Anime Expo 2024, HIDIVE announced a collaborating with Iconic Events for the classic period piece. Screenings for Ninja Scroll’s 30th anniversary will take place on September 11, 12, and 15. About Ninja Scroll When Jubei saves a young ninja woman from the […]
Celebrating 10 years of the anime, the Tokyo Ghoul EX exhibition comes to Japan this year! The exhibition features a special slew of images and presentations from the series. The show will take place in Japan and Osaka later this year, with tickets to the Tokyo venue available this Saturday. About Tokyo Ghoul EX. Exhibition […]
TOKYOPOP at Anime Expo 2024 is here to serve all sorts of manga fans! The publisher announced its plans for the annual anime convention in Los Angeles, California. With exclusive merchandise, early manga releases, and exclusive panels, there’s a lot to love no matter what you love! About TOKYOPOP at Anime Expo 2024 Anime Expo […]
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence turns 20 this year, and GKIDS has announced a limited-time event to celebrate! The new 4K restoration will come to cinemas in America on June 23, 24, and 25. This is a perfect time for fans new and old to experience the film again, which is a standalone tale […]
The October wait for Dan Da Dan is getting shorter, and GKIDS paves the way for North American distribution! The company just announced that it has acquired theatrical, videogram, and digital transactional rights to the series. This means everything from theater premieres of the series to home video releases are on the table for GKIDS! […]
The Naruto x Crocs Collection comes next month, believe it! In a collaboration with Foot Locker Inc., the anime franchise will get some comfy footwear starting on June 6. Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs Sports will carry the four items, which include Classic Clog models for Itachi, Sasuke, Minato, and Jiraya. These are […]
Recently winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, The Boy and the Heron heads to home video this summer! GKIDS announced that Studio Ghibli’s latest anime film heads to digital storefronts on June 25, as well as a physical release on July 9. The physical release will come in three different editions, with this […]
The First Slam Dunk gets a North American Blu-Ray release on June 25! GKIDS announced yesterday that the critically acclaimed anime film will have some limited-time goodies for the initial run of the physical release. In addition, a collector’s edition will come out in the future. Release News The critically acclaimed box-office phenomenon The First Slam Dunk will make its […]
Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 heads to theaters nationwide starting in April! GKIDS and Fathom Events announced that the event will take place throughout 2024, with 14 films represented. From Spirited Away in April to My Neighbor Totoro in December, there’s a lot to love for fans old and new. About Studio Ghibli Fest 2024 STUDIO […]
Are you ready for a Virtual Anime Fes in the metaverse? (Well, how about VRChat?) Toei Animation announced that it will debut its first-ever Virtual Anime Fes on VRChat as well as Youtube this Friday. The event will take place on a permanent VRChat stage where fans can interact with each other while watching announcements. […]
A new season means new anime, and we’ve got some Fall 2023 Anime Picks! I finally have time to watch this slate of anime debuts, and here are some that may have fallen beneath the cracks. (Well, minus one huge appearance, but other than that…) If you still need something to curl up and watch […]
Get ready for a diverse slate of new anime releases with MBC Anime! MBC Group and Tokyopop have announced a partnership to license, promote, and produce anime content in the Middle East. Two original anime productions, Kami.App and Protocol: Rain, will debut worldwide this month. The two shows will stream exclusive on Shahid, the world’s […]
In an interesting turn of events, Demon Slayer x Crocs Collaboration is coming soon! Crocs has announced that the new line of footwear products will be available to order starting October 18. Featuring designs inspired by Tanjiro, Inosuke, Nezuko, and Zenitsu, the comfortable shoes will be a treat for fans. For those who want a […]
The Pokémon Company just announced an all-new Pokémon Presents coming next week! If you’re ready to celebrate with fans around the world, this update will charm veterans and new fans alike. Check out the details for the special event below! About Pokémon Presents Coming Next Week Bellevue, WA — February 21, 2023 — The Pokémon Company International […]
Are you ready to get collecting? Believe it! Today, Fanhome announced its newest figure subscription based on the popular Naruto Shippuden anime. The Naruto Shippuden Figurine Collection is a monthly service that will give fans figures and other bonus gifts. The first month will include a Naruto figure for a limited time price, followed by […]
In case you heard the news, Ash is now officially a Pokémon Master! However, you can catch the season before this event digitally! Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series is now available in the US for digital storefronts. The Pokémon Company International announced today the 24th season of the globally popular Pokémon animated series, “Pokémon Master […]
October 11 is my best friend’s birthday, and now there’ll be another reason to celebrate! That day marks the air date of Chainsaw Man Episode 1, and it’s an instant recommend. What are my thoughts on this debut? Find out below! (In interest of those not reading the manga, I won’t be doing spoilers or […]
Originally, I was going to do another “Streaming on Hidive!” column for this season’s anime. I’m glad that the streaming service is getting more exclusives here and there, and it’s good to recommend great series. However, on a whim I decided to watch the premiere of Akiba Maid War and now I want nothing more. […]
With more places relaxing their capacity restrictions, it’s a great time to go to the movies. Iconic Events has announced that A Silent Voice 5th Anniversary will be screened by over 300 theaters in North America starting October 12. The critically-acclaimed anime film highlights a wonderful coming-of-age tale mixed with tackling the challenges of someone […]
Like most otaku, I have a Crunchyroll subscription. While I do appreciate the variety of content it provides, I wanted to check out some Sentai Filmworks series that are no longer available on that platform. For that, I decided to check out streaming on Hidive, which has a small but focused selection of series. With […]
