From the manga “Neon Genesis Evangelion”, goods illustrated by Sadamoto Yoshiyuki have been announced. A total of 16 items will be available during the “Evangelion Wonder Festival” at the “KADOKAWA Sadamoto Yoshiyuki Illustrated Goods” booth. The event is set to be held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, on Dec. 6.
The "Evangelion" series collaboration episode of the TV anime "Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z" will be broadcast on September 17, 2021. Ahead of the episode, a sneak peek and synopsis showing Ayanami Rei and the giant monster "Oni Eva" have been released. "Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z" is a character content that depicts the activities of the Shinkansen transforming robot "Shinkalion" and its drivers. In the second TV series, "Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z", children who become the drivers of the new robot "Shinkarion Z" join forces with laboratory workers to fight against a giant monster that has reappeared. It was already announced that Ikari Shinji (CV: Ogata Emi) would reappear in this "Evangelion" collaboration, following the previous "Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z" and the movie "Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z: The ALFA-X from the Future", but now a new scene cut has been released. The "Oni Eva" is a giant monster created from the "Evangelion Unit-01 Statue" in Uzumasa Movie Village in Kyoto by an unknown enemy named Teoti. It also shows Ayanami Rei, a major character in the "Evangelion" series. Let's wait and see what kind of story will unfold in this third collaboration....... Look forward to the broadcast. The 21st episode of "Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z" in collaboration with "Evangelion" will air on September 17. The official website of "Shinkalion Z" was changed to "Eva-spec" from 8:00 pm on September 10 for a limited time. (C) Project SHINKALION, JR-HECWK, Super Evolution Institute Z, TX (C) Khara
TV anime ‘Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion’ announced a collaboration with the ‘Evangelion’ series in its 21st episode (broadcast on 9/17/2021). Shinji Ikari (CV: Megumi Ogata) will make an appearance in the episode. ‘Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion’ is a character content about the transforming shinkansen robots called ‘Shinkalion’ and their conductors. The second TV series ‘Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z’ centers on the children who became conductors confronting the returning monster, working together with the institute staff members. After making appearances in the previous work ‘Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinalion Z’ and ‘Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinalion Z the Movie’, Shinji Ikari will once again make an appearance in this series. The voice is to be played by Megumi Ogata, the same voice actor from the original ‘Evangelion’. How will Shinji Ikari be depicted in the world of ‘Shinkalion Z’? Let’s wait and see. ‘Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z’ episode 21 broadcast date is scheduled for September 17. The new robot in the episode ‘Shinkalion Z 500 Mu Sky TYPE EVA’ will be available as a Plarail on December 4. Comment from Megumi Ogata (Shinji Ikari) I am very grateful to receive a collaboration offer with another anime, especially now that the ‘Evangelion’ series has been completed. I hope the Evangelion fans enjoy this collaboration as a new form of “Eva”, and the Shinkalion fans enjoy seeing Shinkalion Z with that unique boy. （C）Project Shinkalion, JR-HECWK/Cho Shinka Kenkyu-jo Z, TX （C）Khara
From "Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.", "Q:3.333" that received an IMAX screening in January 2021, for a limited period has been released as 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on August 25, 2021. Along with the release, "Maeda Mahiro's Image Boards Collection", which is included as a bonus, has been revealed.
The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray "EVANGELION:3.333" will be released on August 25, 2021. From part of its bonus footage, a making-of documentary titled "EVANGELION:3.333 Breakdown" has been unveiled. Under the supervision of Anno Hideaki, "EVANGELION:3.333 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO." (referred to below as "Evangelion: 3.333") was produced by retaking the entire "Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo."(released in 2012), which is its prequel in the "Rebuild of Evangelion" series, with high-definition images that were impossible to be achieved at that time, and received a new IMAX screening in January 2021 for a limited period. The "Evangelion: 3.333" will be released as 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. In anticipation, "EVANGELION:3.333 Breakdown", which is a making-of documentary that discomposed and recomposed the working process of shooting and special effects, has been unveiled from the included bonus footage. This is originally produced for the upcoming release, and allows you to take a glimpse of how the previous film has evolved into the newest form "Ｑ:3.333". Please enjoy the main video with the detailed expressions improved by reshooting, and adjusted scenes as 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. Evangelion: 3.333 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO. will be released on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. ■Limited Period Edition （Blu-ray＋4K Ultra HD Blu-ray） Product Code: KIZX-90497~8 Price: 8,580 JPY (7,800 JPY w/o tax) Package Specification: disc x 2 (Blu-ray + Ultra HD Blu-ray), three-sided box Bonus Footage: ・EVANGELION:3.333 Breakdown（★） ーa making-of documentary that discomposed and recomposed the working process of shooting and special effects ・"Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo" "Q:3.333" Revised trailer ・"Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo" "Q:3.333" Revised trailer 2 ・AR script (:3.333ver.) ・director Maeda Mahiro's image boards collection（★） ーimage boards collection by director Maeda Mahiro for the production of "：Q" ・Works in Progress（☆） ーcollection of the video during the production, including the scenes produced with a virtual camera and motion capture ・":3.0" Ver. announcement images collection（☆） ・Unrevealed trailers for the film（☆） ・:3.33 - Promotion Reel ーpromotional footage for the release of ":3.33" Blu-ray＆DVD *Notice Items with （★） are the footage that have originally been produced for the upcoming release. Items with （☆） are the footage that have not been revealed and included in the upcoming product for the first time. Other bonus footage is released for the first time on a commercial basis. Other Bonus: booklet Contents: Disc1 (Blu-ray) main video + bonus footage, Disc2 (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray) main video, AR script as bonus footage (:3.333ver.) ・4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Image: 4K3840p / Audio: linear PCM (5.1ch), linear PCM (2.0ch) / Main Video Length: 96 mins. ・Blu-ray Image: 1080p High-Def / Audio: linear PCM (5.1ch), linear PCM (2.0ch) * part of the bonus footage is monaural or voiceles / Main Video Length: 96mins. / Bonus Footage Length: 64 mins. ■Normal Edition (Blu-ray) Product Code: KIXA-914 KIXA-914 5,500 JPY (5,500 w/o tax) Package Specification: disc x 1 (Blu-ray x1), three-sided box Bonus Footage: same as the Limited Period Edition listed above Other Bonus: booklet Contents: Disc1 (Blu-ray) main video + bonus footage Image: 1080p High-Def / Audio: linear PCM (5.1ch), linear PCM (2.0ch) * part of the bonus footage is monaural or voiceles / Main Video Length: 96mins. / Bonus Footage Length: 64 mins. *Please kindly note that the contents and specification are subject to change without prior notice. 【Distributors' Original Bonus List】 ・EVANGELION STORE： sticker (logo) ・Akai Kumasan： A3 clear poster (Ver.1 design) ・Animate： A3 clear poster (Ver.2 design) ・amazon： A4 clear folder (Ver.2 design) ・AmiAmi Online Shop： A5 mouse pad (Ver.1 design) ・HMV / Loppi：A4 clear folder (Ver.1 design) ・Kinkurido： tin badge (Logo) ・Guruguru Ohkoku： tray (Ver.1 design) ・Joshin Disc Pier： A6 sticker (Ver.2 design) ・Seven Net Shopping： acrylic smartphone stand (Ver.2 design) ・Sofmap / Animega(excluding some stores)： pen case made of cloth (Logo) ・TSUTAYA： A6 sticker (Ver.1 design) ・Bic Camera： plastic pouch (logo) ・Yamada Denki(excluding some stores)： card-sized calendar (September-March) (Ver.2 design) ・Rakuten Books： acrylic stand key chain(Ver.1 design) ・WonderGOO / Shinseido： cleaner cloth (Ver.2 design)
From "Laid-Back Camp△", a lodging package, where you can experience tent-staying with items featured in the episodes such as tents and sleeping bags, will be released. Reservation is being accepted on "PICA Lake Saiko Fuji" official website from September 15. In addition to tents and sleeping bags that the characters used in anime, mini-tables, chairs, lanterns, and burners are prepared in this plan. You can fully enjoy your lodging experience by yourself or with your friend. The plan is offered at "PICA Lake Saiko Fuji" located in Saiko, which is one of Fuji Five Lakes. For dinner, you can cook Tantan Dumpling Hot Pot that was featured in the anime, and roast marshmallows over an open fire. The fee for the plan throughout the year, including one-night accommodation and two meals, is 13,000 JPY (incl. tax) for a single user, and 7,500 JPY (incl. tax) per person for two users. Reservation for "'Laid-Back Camp△' Experience Lodging Package" is currently accepted on the "PICA Lake Saiko Fuji" official website. The plan is available from October 1, 2021. ■"'Laid-Back Camp△' Experience Lodging Package" Details ●Availability From Friday, October 1, 2021 ●Package Tent-stay plan with rental equipment & breakfast (for 1-2 users) 1. Rental camping set tent : ・MoonLight 2 Ivory × 1 ・Sleeping bag & sleeping bag mat × the number of users ・Smile lantern×1 ・CAPTAIN STAG mini-table × 1 ・SOTO single burner × 1 ・Alite chair × the number of users ・Plates & cutlery × 1 set ・Cooking tools × 1 set ・Pot & water jug × 1 each 2.Campfire Set ・Bonfire stand, firewood carrier & hatchet, fire lighter × 1 set ・Marshmallow & bamboo skewer × 1 set 3.Meals ・Tantan dumplings hot pot × double portion ・Morning skillet × the number of users ●Fee One Person 13,000 JPY (incl. tax) Two People 7,500 (incl. tax) *price per person ●Reservation Please make a reservation on the "PICA Lake Saiko Fuji" official website. (C)Afro, Houbunsha / Outside Activity Committee
The annual 9th ‘Anitama Festival (Anime and Manga Festival in Saitama)’ will be held online on October 23, 2021. ‘Anitama Festival’ is a comprehensive anime and manga event that features“anime and tourism”. It was announced that Ayane Fujisaki (Dempagumi.inc/Saitama’s special tourism ambassador) and Miyu Kubota (i☆Ris) will serve as the MC. There will also be collaborations with ‘Encouragement of Climb Next Summit’, ‘Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It’, and ‘Farewell, My Dear Cramer’. The 9th ‘Anitama Festival’ will be held online on October 23. On October 23rd and 24th, ‘Encouragement of Climb’ season 1 to 3 binge-broadcast will also be held as Anitama Festival’s first “after night festival”. More details including the broadcast schedule will be announced on the official website at a late date. (C) Shiro/Earth Star Entertainment/‘Encouragement of Climb Next Summit’ Production Committee [Article reprinted from animeanime.biz]
To commemorate the 10th broadcast anniversary of the TV anime "Hanasaku Iroha", the "T-Card" has been announced. This "T-Card" is the "Support T-Card" that can be used to support the activities of the production committee of "Yuwaku Bonbori Festival". "Hanasaku Iroha" is the first "working series" by P.A.WORKS that was broadcast from April 2011 to September 2011. This original anime depicts the hostess apprentice, Matsumae Ohana, who is working at the hot spring inn "Kissuisou" in Ishikawa Prefecture, and the people around her. The fictional "Bonbori Festival" that appeared in the anime has become an "actual festival" and it is being held in Yuwaku Onsen, Kanazawa City (the model of the anime). This is an anime that is still loved by many fans. The announced "Support T-Card X Hanasaku Iroha" is a "Support T-Card", where the T-points obtained by shopping at the T-points' business partner can be used to donate to the selected party during the supporting period. The T-points obtained via the card is set aside to support the activities of the production committee of "Yuwaku Bonbori Festival", which was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the influence of the "Novel Coronavirus", and it will be linked to the continuation of this festival in the future. The surface of the card features an original illustration by the character designer and chief animation director, Sekiguchi Kanami. The design of the illustration is Ohana, Minko, Nako, and Yuina visiting "Bonbori Festival". Other than that, on the official website of "Support T-Card X Hanasaku Iroha", there will be a sale of the A3 size "Replicate Art" and "B2 Tapestry" with an original illustration, "Acrylic Art Stand" consisting of 3 acrylic boards to express the nuances of the background, the "Sliding-style Card Case" with the design of the wooden signboard of "Kissuisou", and other goods, so fan should check it out. The advance registration for "Support T-Card X Hanasaku Iroha" is currently available on the official website. From September 28, 2021, it will be available on certain "TSUTAYA" stores in Kita Shinetsu. The issuance fee is 550 JPY (tax included) and the issuance period is until December 31, 2022 while the supporting period is until December 31, 2026. Detailed information is available on the official website. 【Issuance Fee】550 JPY (tax included) 【Supporting Period】Until Thursday, December 31, 2026 【Issuance Period】Until Saturday, December 31, 2022 ※The scheduled delivery date for Support T-Card is on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 onward 【Applicable Store】 TSUTAYA ■ What's a Support T-Card? This is a T-Card, where you can contribute the T-points obtained from the T-points' business partner to the selected supporting partner. During the supporting period, all the T-points will be debited automatically. 30% of the debited T-points will be taken out as the handling fee. ※ The fixed period T-points will not be debited. After the supporting period, the T-Card can be used normally. (C) 2012 HanaIro Ryokan Union
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the anime adaptation "Haganai" (short for Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai, loosely 'I Don't Have Many Friends'), which depicts a pitiful youth rom-com, an exhibition event will be held at AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store from September 23. "Haganai" is the TV anime series based on the light novel that was written by Hirasaka Yomi and serialized in MF Bunko J. This work depicts a youth rom-com story between the protagonist Hasegawa Kodaka, who is having a difficulty making friends at school, and beautiful but pitiful girls of the "Neighbors Club", including Mikazuki Yozora, who is always in a bad mood. The 1st season of the anime was broadcast from October to December 2011, and 2nd season was broadcast from January 2013 to March 2013. This event titled '"Haganai" Anime 10th Anniversary Commemorative Museum' will exhibit the cutscenes and the anime magazine-copyrighted panels that bring back memories, and sell the latest foods. If you used to be an enthusiastic fan of "Haganai" back in the day, why don't you try visiting the event? '"Haganai" Anime 10th Anniversary Commemorative Museum' will be held at AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store from September 23 to October 10. (C)2011 Hirasaka Yomi, Published by Kadokawa Corporation - Media Factory / Production Committee Doesn't Have Many Friends (C)2013 Hirasaka Yomi, Published by Kadokawa Corporation - Media Factory / Production Committee Doesn't Have Many Friends
The "Darkness Style" of Nana from "To LOVE Ru Darkness" has been announced. Pre-orders are available "Union Creative" official website. The product "To LOVE Ru Darkness Nana Astar Deviluke Darkness ver. 1/6" is a figure of Nana, the younger sister of Lala and twin sister of Momo, in the "Darkness Style". Do check out the adult-like hairstyle after taking off her signature twin tails and also the flat chest that she is having a complex with. "To LOVE Ru Darkness Nana Astar Deviluke Darkness ver. 1/6" is priced at 19,580 JPY (tax included). Pre-orders are available on "Union Creative" official website until October 26, 2021, and the release is scheduled for 2022. "Hamster Rito" will come as a purchase novelty. (C) Yabuki Kentaro, Hasemi Saki/ Shueisha, To LOVE Ru Darkness Production Committee
From "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" comes Justice Gundam under the ultimate completed toy brand "METAL BUILD". The product will be in stores from January 2022. "METAL BUILD Justice Gundam" is a 3D model of Justice Gundam from the latter half of "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED", with its silhouette interpreted with its greatest feature, the "Fatum-00". The "Fatum-00" looks like a cape when attached to the back, and in its lifter mode, it folds out to increase its size, giving it a design that reminds us of the gallant figure from the show. "METAL BUILD Justice Gundam" is priced at 26,000 JPY (tax included), and will be in stores from January 2022. (C) Sotsu, Sunrise
From "Laid-Back Camp△", a lodging package, where you can experience tent-staying with items featured in the episodes such as tents and sleeping bags, will be released. Reservation is being accepted on "PICA Lake Saiko Fuji" official website from September 15. In addition to tents and sleeping bags that the characters used in anime, mini-tables, chairs, lanterns, and burners are prepared in this plan. You can fully enjoy your lodging experience by yourself or with your friend. The plan is offered at "PICA Lake Saiko Fuji" located in Saiko, which is one of Fuji Five Lakes. For dinner, you can cook Tantan Dumpling Hot Pot that was featured in the anime, and roast marshmallows over an open fire. The fee for the plan throughout the year, including one-night accommodation and two meals, is 13,000 JPY (incl. tax) for a single user, and 7,500 JPY (incl. tax) per person for two users. Reservation for "'Laid-Back Camp△' Experience Lodging Package" is currently accepted on the "PICA Lake Saiko Fuji" official website. The plan is available from October 1, 2021. ■"'Laid-Back Camp△' Experience Lodging Package" Details ●Availability From Friday, October 1, 2021 ●Package Tent-stay plan with rental equipment & breakfast (for 1-2 users) 1. Rental camping set tent : ・MoonLight 2 Ivory × 1 ・Sleeping bag & sleeping bag mat × the number of users ・Smile lantern×1 ・CAPTAIN STAG mini-table × 1 ・SOTO single burner × 1 ・Alite chair × the number of users ・Plates & cutlery × 1 set ・Cooking tools × 1 set ・Pot & water jug × 1 each 2.Campfire Set ・Bonfire stand, firewood carrier & hatchet, fire lighter × 1 set ・Marshmallow & bamboo skewer × 1 set 3.Meals ・Tantan dumplings hot pot × double portion ・Morning skillet × the number of users ●Fee One Person 13,000 JPY (incl. tax) Two People 7,500 (incl. tax) *price per person ●Reservation Please make a reservation on the "PICA Lake Saiko Fuji" official website. (C)Afro, Houbunsha / Outside Activity Committee
Multi cloth drawstring pouches featuring the TV anime "Tokyo Revengers" will be released with a total of 7 designs including Sano Manjiro and Ryuguji Ken. Pre-orders are available on Premium Bandai until October 4. "Tokyo Revengers" is a Yankee×time-travel comic by Wakui Ken and serialized in "Weekly Shonen Magazine". As well as a TV anime adaptation in April 2021, it has received live-action film, and stage-play adaptation so far. This item is a multi cloth drawstring pouch that can be used for removing dust and stains on lenses of your glasses as well as storing your glasses and small accessories, and is available in 7 designs; Hanagaki Takemichi, Sano Manjiro, Ryuguji Ken, Baji Keisuke, Matsuno Chifuyu, Mitsuya Takashi, and their gathering. "Tokyo Revengers Multi Cloth Drawstring Pouch" is priced at 1,100 JPY (incl. tax). Pre-orders are available on Premium Bandai until 11:00 PM on October 4, 2021. (C)Wakui Ken, Kodansha / Anime "Tokyo Revengers" Production Committee
The 2nd PV for TV anime Ahiru no Sora has been released and features the passionate plays of a freakishly tall basketball club member. Broadcasting information was released at the same time. The series will be aired on TV Tokyo’s channel 6 starting on October 2nd.
「Gundam AGEII Magnum SV ver.」 piloted by Kujo Kyoya in 『Gundam Build Divers』 gets a gunpla kit with a scale of 1/144(HG). Currently available for pre-order on Premium Bandai.
「BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!」 and its 4th tie-up with Lawson as of September the 3rd, has been revealed. The campaign is to give out a limited quantity of originals goods which will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis
From TV anime "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind" comes blazers and pants (slacks) which can be worn together as business suits inspired by Giorno Giovanna and Bruno Bucciarati. Pre-orders are available at "Premium Bandai" until Dec. 26, 2019.
The Anime adaptation of the silly cute FemBL "Fucked by My Best Friend" released a promo video with two versions. Shion and Rui are an amazing pick-up artist team with a success rate of 100. But one day, Shion was drugged by a mysterious lady, and a few hours later, he wakes up to find himself transformed into a woman's body. Rui, who comes to check on Shion, see's him in a woman's body and his male switch turns on. He hits on her(him) without knowing it's Shion, and... Two promo videos, each narrated by Chihaya Rui (voice: Furukawa Makoto) and Chihara Shion (voice: Yamamoto Kazuomi) have been released. Let's enjoy a bit of Rui's hot voice, Shion's Male and Female voice. It was also announced that the anime will be broadcast on BS11, so we can watch "Fucked by My Best Friend" anime all over Japan. The on-air version short anime of "Fucked by My Best Friend" is scheduled to be broadcast on Tokyo MX and BS11 on April 4, 2021. The premium version, which depicts the "graphic" scenes, will also be streamed from the same day. "Fucked by My Best Friend" Anime Broadcast/Streaming Information
Movie “Kimetsu no Yaiba : Demon Slayer” Infinity Train arc decided to be released on 2020. The new teaser and visual has been released on the 2nd info.
