Anime News
‘Cardfight!! Vanguard EX’ Game to Release this Fall for PS4 and Nintendo Switch Feb 7, 19 9am
During a livestream presentation on Tuesday, it was revealed by Bushiroad that their popular card game franchise Cardfight.. Vanguard will be having its own video game slated to be released this fall.
Sword Art Online: Alicization to Premiere in ToonamiFeb 7, 19 9am
News Writer: Raven
SAO fans, good news. You can now catch the English-dubbed Sword Art Online: Alicization in Adult Swim’s Toonami block, starting on February 9. Toonami will premiere SAO: Alicization’s one-hour long first episode from 12:30 AM-1:30 AM EST, replacing Mob Psycho 100 and Megalobox.
Is Alita: Battle Angel Set to Become a Box-Office Flop? Feb 6, 19 11pm
News Writer: Raven
While Alita: Battle Angel is yet to be released in US theaters on February 14, projections for the film already look grim. Tracking numbers indicate that it will only earn around $25 million on its opening week, with a final domestic gross of $50 million—far from breaking even of the film’s reported $200 million budget.
NES Games Super Mario Bros 2, Kirby’s Adventure Coming to Nintendo Switch OnlineFeb 6, 19 8am
News Writer: Raven
Nintendo has announced that Super Mario Bros. 2 and Kirby’s Adventures will be this month’s newest additions to the Nintendo Switch Online. Japanese players get an additional game from the announced update, as Famicom sumo title Tsuppari Oozumou will be made available to them as well when the updates drop on February 14.
Eleven Arts to Screen ‘Penguin Highway’ Anime Film in US and Canada Theaters! Feb 6, 19 7am
It was unveiled on Tuesday by Eleven Arts that they will be screening Hiroyasu Ishida and Studio Colorido’s penguin highway in US and Canada theaters on April 12 and April 19 respectively. They also released an English-subtitled trailer as well:
Those who are interested to watch the film, you can check out their website for the list of complete venues.
Minosuke Bando Returns as Uta in 2nd Live-Action ‘Tokyo Ghoul’ FilmFeb 6, 19 3am
Another cast member is confirmed to have his comeback in the upcoming 2nd Tokyo Ghoul live-action film as the live-action films’ official website confirms that Minosuke Bando will be reprising his role as Uta.
Minosuke Bando Returns as Uta in 2nd Live-Action ‘Tokyo Ghoul’ FilmFeb 6, 19 2am
Another cast member is confirmed to have his comeback in the upcoming 2nd Tokyo Ghoul live-action film as the live-action films’ official website confirms that Minosuke Bando will be reprising his role as Uta.
Aniplex of America Acquires Anime Division of Australian Distributor Madman Media Feb 6, 19 1am
It was reported on Wednesday by the newspaper Austrailian Financial Review that the anime division of Australian film distributor Madman Entertainment has been acquired by Aniplex of America for AU$35 million (estimate US$25million).
Kingdom Hearts 3 Sells 5 Million Copies in Its First WeekFeb 6, 19 12am
News Writer: Raven
An amazing achievement for the beloved video game franchise—Square Enix has just announced that Kingdom Hearts 3 already has a combined total of 5 million sales. This astounding figure, which came from both physical and digital sales of the game, was announced in the game’s official Twitter account.
Release the Spyce to Launch Smartphone Game in Mid-FebruaryFeb 6, 19 12am
News Writer: Raven
Release the Spyce secret fragrance, a smartphone game based on the Release the Spyce animé is set to be released in mid-February. The game is being developed by Altplus in collaboration with Trifort Inc.