Anime News

Hooo…WHO?! ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Reigns and Still Number 1 in Japan’s Video Game RankingsMay 29, 20 10am

The hype and reign of Animal Crossing: New Horizons continue as it still reigns and remain #1 in the recent Japanese Video Game Rankings from May 18 to 24. Ring Fit Adventure is still on rank number 2, while Splatoon 2 takes the third place.

Gotta Go Fast…Again!: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Film is Getting a SequelMay 29, 20 9am

Paramount Pictures confirmed on Thursday that they will be producing a sequel to the Sonic the Hedgehog film. Jeff Fowler returns to direct the sequel, as well as the first movie’s scriptwriters Pat Casey and Josh Miller.

“Fire Force” Season 2 Ending Theme Song to be Sung by Rock Band Cider Girl May 28, 20 7am

The official website of the anime adaptation of Atsushi Ohkubo’s Fire Force (En En no Shouboutai) has just revealed this Wednesday that rock band Cider Girl will be performing the ending theme song for the series’ upcoming second season.

“Quintessential Quintuplets” Gets Smartphone Puzzle Game This YearMay 28, 20 6am

The hype train ain’t over yet for our favorite quintuplets, as an announcement this Wednesday revealed that Quintessential Quintuplets (Gotoubun no Hanayome) is getting its very own smartphone game (yes, you read that right).

Character Trailer Revealed for TV Anime Adaptation of Yongje Park Manhwa “The God of High School” May 28, 20 6am

Adapting manhwas into anime series is apparently the new trend nowadays, as Crunchyroll reveals a character trailer for the TV anime adaptation of Yongje Park’s Webtoon manhwa (that’s Korean manga) The God of High School.

Live-Action “Rurouni Kenshin” Films Delayed to Spring 2021 Due to COVID-19May 27, 20 6am

Unfortunate news for fans who have been excited for the Rurouni Kenshin live-action films: the official website for the two “final chapter” films announced this Wednesday that both films have been delayed due to the COVID-19 disease.

Smartphone Game Announced for “Saga of Tanya the Evil”May 27, 20 5am

Kadokawa announced this Wednesday that a smartphone game will be released based on the anime adaptation of Carlo Zen and Shinobu Shinotsuki’s Saga of Tanya the Evil (Youjo Senki literally, Military Chronicles of a Little Girl) novel series.

Kyoto Animation Arson Suspect Finally Arrested After 10 Months of TreatmentMay 27, 20 5am

Kyoto police have officially arrested the suspect in deadly arson in Kyoto Animation’s 1st Studio Building, 10 months after the unfortunate incident. The suspect, identified as 42-year old Shinji Aoba, was taped by the media being transferred by police from the hospital to a Kyoto police station where he will now be officially questioned.

Non Non Biyori Season 3 Reveals 1st Key Visual, January 2021 Premiere, Official Title, Returning Cast & StaffMay 26, 20 6am

A deluge of announcements was revealed last Saturday for the upcoming third season of the TV anime adaptation of comedy/slice-of-life manga Non Non Biyori. First off, the first key visual of the new season was unveiled in the series’ official Twitter account.

Re:ZERO Smartphone Game Reveals Title and Summer 2020 Release in New Teaser VideoMay 26, 20 6am

A new teaser video was revealed last Friday for the upcoming smartphone game of popular isekai anime series Re:ZERO Starting Life in a New World (-Re:ZERO - Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu -). The trailer reveals the game’s full title as Re:ZERO - Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu – Lost in Memories, as well as the game’s summer 2020 release.