Yaoyorozu not returning as main studio for Kemono Friends
After all the drama, protests, and controversies, it looks like Kemono Friends has truly parted ways with director Tatsuki and his studio, Yaoyorozu. This is because Yaoyorozu producer, Yoshitada...
View ArticleMagical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Detonation film reveals new trailer and poster...
After the success of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Reflection, the anime’s official website has been updated with new details on its sequel, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Detonation. Specifically, the...
View ArticleFirelit’s Top 5 games to look forward to in 2018
2017 has been a great year for games, looking ahead 2018 looks to provide yet another entertaining fans of the medium. Here’re a few of the games I’m looking forward to in the coming year Monster...
View ArticleHaunted House attraction in Odaiba to feature Junji Ito characters
Haunted House attractions are pretty popular in Japan. From the big ones in amusement parks to the amateur school festival ones you see in anime, the Japanese love them. And with the new Junji Ito...
View ArticleCutie Honey Universe offers first look with first teaser PV
The third Go Nagai 50th anniversary anime, Cutie Honey Universe, will cap off the legendary mangaka’s golden anniversary celebrations. Of course, the celebrations include new adaptations for his...
View ArticleFirelit’s Top 10 Games of 2017
It’s that time of year again! As we look forward to the new year and the mysteries it beholds it’s time to look back at the year gone past and appreciate the games that have made 2017 a fantastic year...
View ArticleFormer Kemono Friends director reveals his new anime project during Comiket 93
He may be out of Kemono Friends Season 2, but it looks like anime director, TATSUKI, has a new anime. During Comiket 93, fans received several flyers announcing a new animation project. Of course, this...
View ArticleA Good deed at Comiket 93: Good Samaritan returns lost wallet with 100,000...
Comiket 93 has now started, and it offers plenty of doujinshi and anime merchandise. And with 100,000 yen in cash, you can certainly buy a whole lot of stuff you want, right? But what would you do if...
View ArticleAttack on Titan seiyuu Yuu Kobayashi announces marriage
Yuu Kobayashi has gained a name for herself as Attack on Titan’s own Potato Girl, Sasha Braus. She also made some pretty terrible drawings that somehow landed her a job as an “illustrator”. Now, she’s...
View ArticleLove Live! Sunshine!! anime film announced after final episode of TV anime
The Love Live! Sunshine!! TV anime finally aired its 13th and final episode for its second season. However, much like their predecessors, it looks like their story ain’t exactly over yet. This is...
View ArticleSeiyuu Showtaro Morikubo is now a dad, fans give him a new nickname
During a recent episode of his radio show, “The BAY☆LINE,” seiyuu Showtaro Morikubo revealed a major event in his life. He announced that he’s now a father, as his wife recently gave birth to their...
View ArticleAshita no Joe celebrates 50th anniversary with new tribute video
When it comes to sports manga, Ikki Kajiwara and Tetsuya Chiba’s Ashita no Joe set the bar for later series. And with the new year comes the manga’s 50th anniversary. Now, a new tribute video takes a...
View ArticleAnimate asks which Final Fantasy character is your perfect match
Dissidia Final Fantasy is getting its own home version with Dissidia Final Fantasy NT. And to celebrate the game’s PS4 launch, Japanese anime merchandise store, Animate, has launched a special...
View ArticleFate/Extra Last Encore reveals new PV and key visual
Fate/Extra Last Encore will be the latest Fate TV anime this season, with Shaft animating the project. Now, its official website has updated, and it reveals a brand new PV, as well as a new key visual....
View ArticleMr. Osomatsu gets its own official eye wear line
Bandai’s own eye wear brand, JINS PAINT, is collaborating with Mr. Osomatsu for a special glasses collaboration. Each Matsuno sextuplet brother will have his own “image eye wear,” and fans can choose...
View ArticleShaman King manga returns with a new arc to celebrate 20th anniversary
It’s finally 2018, which also means that Hiroyuki Takei’s Shaman King manga is celebrating its 20th anniversary! And now, Kodansha has launched a brand new website for the occasion, and it has a huge...
View ArticleFate gets a cooking spin-off anime with Today’s Menu for Emiya Family
The “Fate Project Oomisoka TV Special 2017” program revealed on New Year’s Eve that we’re getting a new Fate anime! But this time, it won’t be servants battling for the Holy Grail, but about cooking....
View Article2nd part of Fate/Grand Order mobile game reveals new PV
Typre-Moon’s first smartphone game, Fate/Grand Order, is now heading to its second part. Titled Fate/Grand Order: Cosmost in the Lostbelt, the game will be entering the second phase in Japan this...
View ArticleBritney Spears’ sons are anime fans who love Dragon Ball and Re:Zero
Sometimes, you wouldn’t know who would become an anime fan. However, one huge music icon seems to have raised one of them, and she’s quite proud too! Have you guessed who she is? Pardon my language but...
View ArticleThe Garden of Words’ Takao had a cameo in your name. according to Shinkai
When it comes to Makoto Shinkai works, your name. reigns at the top. However, it looks like Shinkai himself inserted a cameo from another one of his most beloved works, The Garden of Words....
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