From the anime "Future GPX Cyber Formula", which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2021, it has been decided to release the official material collection "Future GPX Cyber Formula GLORIOUS WORKS -We Are Winners-". “Future GPX Cyber Formula: GLORIOUS WORKS -We Are Winners-" is a collection of the existing settings of "Future GPX Cyber Formula", from the first TV series "Future GPX Cyber Formula" to the OVA series "11", "ZERO", "SAGA", and "SIN". This is an official material collection that contains almost all the setting line drawings of "Cyber Formula". Just by looking at this book, you can enjoy all the materials that were created for the animation production of the time. The highlight of the book is that it also contains many beautiful copyrighted illustrations drawn in the past, not to mention the documentation. The book will also include several copyrights that show the trajectory of "Cyber Formula" at a glance, making it a great read as an art book. Also included are the settings, rough sketches, and color ideas for the new cyber machine "Vision Asurada," designed by mechanical designer Kawamori Shoji to commemorate the 30th anniversary. The book is 400 pages in total and comes with a three-sided back box. The price is 9,900 JPY (tax included). Orders will be accepted from July 19 to September 26, and the book is scheduled to be released in December 2021. Premium Bandai will also be offering a limited edition bonus with a mini color paper drawn by the character's original designer, Inomata Mutsumi, so fans should not miss out.
Cosplayer Enako appears in the August 2021 issue of “Photo Techniques Digital” magazine. She is wearing a pure white dress reminiscent of a wedding dress and a swimsuit on the cover and front page of what is the last issue of the magazine. "Photo Technic Digital” was first published as a monthly magazine in January 2008, based on the bimonthly “Digital Photo Technic”, which was first published in 2005. The August 2021 issue marks the end of the magazine's 16 and a half year history. Enako, a regular contributor to the magazine, first appeared in the February 2017 issue. This will be her fourth appearance on the cover, including the May 2021 issue where she appeared with Iori Moe and Shinozaki Kokoro. The outfits for this issue were three patterns: a pure white dress in the style of a wedding dress, a swimsuit, and a dainty one-piece dress in the style of casual wear. The photoshoot was done by Nemoto Yoshinobu, who has done many photo books and magazine gravures. In an interview, Enako said, "I was surprised that I could play such a big role on the cover of the last issue, but I was happy to be allowed to “close the door”. If PhotoTech ever comes back to print, please leave “unlocking the door to me!” she said. In addition, the issue's popular "Q&A on Portrait Photography" features seven members from the entertainment agency Coprte, which is home to many popular cosplayers and celebrities, including Kashou Roshieru, Kuroneko, Kuriemi, Miyazaki Amisa, Hinokio, Akabane Momo, and Nishiyama Nozomi. Filming and commentary were done by Yoshida Hiroyuki. The August 2021 issue of "Photo Technique Digital" is now on sale for 1,100 JPY (tax not included). If you buy it at "Animate", "HMV&BOOKS online", "Gamers", "Shosen (Grande Book Tower)", "Seven Net", "Toranoana", "Melon Books", and "Yodobashi Camera", you will get a photo card with different designs (limited quantity). --How was your shooting experience this time? Actually, there were a lot of things I tried for the first time in this shoot. For example, I wore a Lolita costume for a wedding-like theme. It's not often that I get a chance to wear Lolita clothes, but I really liked it, so I was happy. I wore my hair in twin-tails and was photographed looking very cute (laughs). Also, I've always wanted to be in a bathtub filled with flowers! And this time, they prepared a lot of beautiful fresh flowers... It was a moment when one of my dreams came true. --How do you relax during your voluntary stay at home? Recently, I've been looking at a lot of pictures and videos of animals! I've been doing a lot of research on rare animals, and I've found videos that are about an hour-long, and I've been watching them all by myself (laughs). There's nothing special about these videos, they're just showing the animal in its daily life, but I really like them, so I just stare at them.
The voice actor, Nakajima Yoshiki, known for his roles as Yamashita Jiro from "Idolm@ster SideM" and Nagumo Tetora from "Ensemble Stars!", will be releasing his first photo album on August 16, 2021. The 2nd sneak peek of this photo album, including the sexy "Naked Jacket", has been released. After debuting in 2012, the voice actor Nakajima Yoshiki has been involved in various works, such as anime, games, and overseas movies. Other than working as a voice actor, he also shows off his multi-talents in the music industry, such as the unit UMake with Itou Kento and as the vocalist and guitarist of the band project Sir Vanity with Umehara Yuuichirou, and his self-produced apparel brand "TRUE Self". In order to draw out the best of "Nakajima's charm as the subject" for this photo book, his photos were taken at Nagasaki prefecture, which has relation to "ARGONAVIS from BanG Dream!" that he is featured in. The latest photos that have been released this time were taken in the suite room of a high-end hotel. Other than the daring photo of taking a shower with the clothes, it also showed his first challenge of the "Naked Jacket". This photo album will surely contain various sexy photos that were never seen before. "Nakajima Yoshiki's Photo Album (Provisional)" will be released on August 16, and the price for the normal edition is 3,300 JPY.
A special anime commemorating the 20th anniversary of the publication of the fantasy historical novel series "Shabake" by Hatakenaka Megumi and the release of her latest book "Mou Ichido", has been released. It is currently being streamed on the "Shabake Official Website". Comments from the cast members including Enoki Junya, Uchiyama Koki and others have also arrived. "Shabake" is a fantasy historical novel by Hatakenaka Megumi that has sold more than 9 million copies in total. The story is about a sickly young master who solves difficult cases in Edo with demons. Today, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the "Shabake" series and the release of the latest book "Mou Ichido", the "Shabake 20th Anniversary Special Anime" was released. It is directed by Ito Hideki known for "Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond," and produced by the anime studio Shuka, which also produces the "Natsume's Book of Friends" series. Also, the cast members include Enoki Junya as Young Master, Uchiyama Koki as Nikichi, Azakami Yohei as Sasuke, Kimura Ryohei as Byobu Nozoki, and Kanemoto Hisako as Suzuhikohime. In about three minutes, all the famous scenes from the "Shabake" series are condensed into one gorgeous work that both long-time fans and those who want to learn more about "Shabake" would enjoy.
The "iPhone 12 case" and "IC card case" with LED-lighting without batteries inspired with "Evangelion Unit-13" from "Evangelion" have been released. Items are currently on sale at the "EVANGELION STORE" and others. The products"FLASH EVA13 Board Art iPhone Case" and "FLASH EVA13 Board Art IC Card Case", created by a board professional, Electronic Gihan Co., Ltd., fully uses the design and manufacturing technology, equipment, and design capabilities of printed circuit boards. Those are new products of the board art miscellaneous goods "FLASH series". Evangelion Unit-13 is precisely designed with a 0.1 mm wide wiring pattern on both products. The background expresses the cursed pattern for sealing the apostle with the wiring pattern of the printed circuit board. "FLASH EVA13 Board Art iPhone 12 Mini Case" is priced at 16,500 JPY (tax included), "FLASH EVA13 Board Art iPhone 12/12 Pro Case" and "FLASH EVA13 Board Art iPhone 12 Pro Max case" at 17,600 JPY (tax included), "FLASH EVA13 Board Art IC Card Case" at 12,100 JPY (tax included). Each item is available in three colors: green, black, and white. (C) khara
From "Evangelion", new goods, including boxer briefs inspired by A.T. Field, a carabiner inspired by Eva and NERV, and a pass holder inspired by Unit-01 and Ayanami, have been released. Pre-orders are currently available on "Animo". "EVANGELION Boxer Briefs" are available in 2 designs, A.T. Field and The Beast. "EVANGELION Full Color Pass Holder" is available in 3 designs, Unit-01, Ayanani Rei, and Shikinami Asuka Langley. "EVANGELION Carabiner S-Type" is available in 2 designs, Unit-02 and Unit-00. The lineup also includes a reel key chain, genuine leather key case, and sticker inspired by NERV. Pre-orders for new "Evangelion" goods are currently available on "Animo" until July 22, 2021. (C)Khara
The box office of "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" (roadshow on March 8, 2021) exceeded 10 billion JPY by July 12, about four months after its release. In response to this, Ogata Megumi, who played Ikari Shinji, and Miyamura Yuko, who played Shikinami Asuka/Asuka Langley Soryu, are showing their gratitude and congratulations on Twitter. "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" is the latest and final movie of the "Rebuild of Evangelion" series that has been released since 2007, following "Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone", "Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance.", and "Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.". In May, the box office exceeded the record of 8.25 billion JPY for "Shin Godzilla" released in 2016 and set a new record for director Anno Hideaki's work. And on July 12, it was announced that the box office revenue exceeded 10,015.82 million JPY and the audience exceeded 6.55 million in 127 days. In response to this announcement, Ogata-san said, "[Thank you] 'Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time' exceeded 10 billion JPY! Thank you!! There were no ordinary days during the release period. The final screening was around 05:00 P.M., and the movie theaters in Tokyo and Osaka were closed. Everyone who came to visit us even under such situations. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.", along with thankful words to "Eva" fans, "Thank you ..." Shinji's lines from the final episode of the TV series were quoted. In addition, a congratulatory message was sent to Director Anno, who became a "10 billion man" with a box office of 10 billion JPY, saying "Congratulations to General Director Anno!". Miyamura-san also celebrated the achievement with the familiar lines from the TV series, and many fans responded, "Congrats!", "Congratulations!" "Congratulations!", "Congratulations, all Evas", "Shinji-kun, congratulations for being a 10 billion man", Congratulations even in the face of the great adversity of 'State of an emergency' and Corona's disaster!!" The screening of "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" will end on July 21, except for some theaters.
From "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" (to be released on January 23, 2021), the newest poster visual, and the main trailer featuring a part of the theme song 'One Last Kiss' that Utada Hikaru wrote for the movie have been revealed. "Neon Genesis Evangelion" is the TV series that was broadcast in 1995, creating a social phenomenon. From 2007, it returned with the release of "Rebuild of Evangelion" series, and the trilogy "Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone", "Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance", and "Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo" . The final film "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" will premiere on January 23, 2021. The main trailer has been released in theaters nationwide (with exceptions). In the video, the theme song 'One Last Kiss' written by Utada Hikaru, who has produced the songs for all the "Rebuild of Evangelion" series, was partially revealed. Furthermore, the newest poster featuring Shinji, Rei, Asuka, Kaworu, and Mari has also been revealed. It was drawn by the chief animation director Nishigori Atsushi. A poster with a newer visual, and flyer will be distributed later. "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" will premiere nationwide on January 23, 2021. (C)Khara / Project Eva. （C)Khara / EVA Production Committee (C)Khara
The mecha's from "Rebuild of Evangelion" have been given a plushy-style design in the "Cutie1" series. There will be 3 designs: Unit-01, Unit-02, and Unit-00 (Rebuild). "Cutie1" is a series in which characters from animes and comics are redesigned with a plushy-syle look. They look like they're soft, but are made with soft vinyl and PVC, so the gap between their looks and texture is also one of the series' charm. It has been announced that "Rebuild of Evangelion" will be joining the series. Unit-01's unique color scheme, distinctive horn, and sharp jaw have been adorably recreated. Unit-02 has a vibrant red color. Its compound eyes were recreated with buttons. Unit-00's body color is yellow, and its red cyclopean eye was also recreated with a large button. The figures are each priced at 4,000 JPY (tax excluded) and are scheduled to be released in August to October 2020. (C) Khara
From "Rebuild of Evangelion", "Shikinami Asuka Langley" has been made into a 1/6 scale figure with a figure with integrity holding a two-bladed naginata sword. Pre-orders are currently available at the "AmiAmi Online Shop". This product, the "Shikinami Asuka Langley" 1/6 scale figure from the figure brand "AMAKUNI", has been reappeared as a renewal version [EVA2020] with some remodeling and coloring. Asuka, equipped with Production Model-02'γ and holding a two-bladed naginata sword has been made into a figure, which has an original pose with an uplifting feeling. Also, pay attention to the details such as the expression with a strong will, the hair that spreads beautifully in the wind, and the sensual body figure wearing the new plug suit. Let's enjoy "New Asuka" by Yokota Ken (prototype) x Hoshina Emi (coloring) as a team at hand. "Rebuild of Evangelion Shikinami Asuka Langley [EVA2020] 1/6 Scale Complete Figure" is priced at 14,300 JPY (tax included). This product is available only at some distributors , including AmiAmi, and pre-orders are currently available on the "AmiAmi Online Shop". It will be released in October 2021. © Khara
From "Evangelion" comes wristwatches inspired by Unit-01, Mark.06, Ayanami Rei, Asuka Langley Soryu, and Mari Illustrious Makinami. Pre-orders are currently available at "Asamizu Company". The dial of the product has a design with a total of 5 image colors, which are Unit-01, Mark.06, Ayanami Rei, Asuka Langley Soryu, and Mari Illustrious Makinami. This luxury and stylish metal watch has rhinestones decorated on the dial. Each type only has a total of 200 made so don't miss out on this rare product. "Evangelion Metal Watch (5 types)" is priced at 3,600 JPY (tax excluded) each. Pre-orders are currently available at "Asamizu Company" and delivery is scheduled to start from late December. （C）khara
“Cantera Lamp for Road Direction” (8,800 JPY, tax included) will be released on December 2021 as the 20th anniversary of the Ghibli movie “Spirited Away”. Pre-orders are currently available at Donguri Kyouwakoku stores around Japan and Online Shop Sora no Ue from July 22 (Thu). The Cantera lamp that led Chihiro to Zeniba’s residence in the movie is recreated in the size for an interior. The lamp part is detachable and lights up when it is swayed, flickering and glowing like a candle flame, getting stronger and weaker. This is the interior lamp that jumped out directly from the world of the movie. “Spirited Away” 20th anniversary model watch is also available on the stores and online shops from Thursday, July 22. There is a normal model and Donguri Kyowakoku model. The item information will be updated on the press release and Donguri Kyouwakoku official SNS. 【New Item (staring pre-order from July)】 The Cantera lamp that led Chihiro to Zeniba’s residence in the movie is recreated in the size for an interior. The original logo, “Spirited Away” 20th anniversary, is carved on the bottom. Product: Spirited Away: Cantera Lamp for Road Direction Price: 8,800 JPY (tax included) Material: Polyester, Metal, ABS Size: W110×H290×D140 (mm) Starting Date (Pre-Order): Thursday, July 22, 2021 Starting Date (Sale) Late December 2021 【Product Update for July 2021】 Product: Spirited Away SEIKO 20th Anniversary Model Kaonashi Red Price: 15,400 JPY (tax included) Product: Spirited Away SEIKO 20th Anniversary Model Haku Dragon Price: 15,400 JPY (tax included) This product can only be purchased at Online Shop Soranoue. Product: Spirited Away SEIKO 20th Anniversary Model Kaonashi Black Price: 15,400 JPY (tax included) Product: Spirited Away SEIKO 20th Anniversary Model Haku Price: 15,400 JPY (tax included) © Studio Ghibli
Newly illustrated goods featuring the characters from "Kaguya-sama: Love is War" dressed in "street fashion" are now available. Pre-orders are now being accepted on the mail order site "AMNIBUS". The illustrated goods are based on the motif of Shinomiya Kaguya and Fujiwara Chika in street fashion, which were drawn at the previous "Kaguya-sama want to play in Shibuya?: Love Is War POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE/MAGNET by SHIBUYA109". The lineup includes wireless earphones, BIG silhouette T-shirt, and cap that Kaguya and her friends are wearing in the illustration. In addition, 'BIG Acrylic Stand', 'BIG Acrylic Key Ring', 'BIG Tin Badge', 'B2 Tapestry' and 'Clear File' are also available. For more information, including the price of each item, please visit 'AMNIBUS'. (C) Akasaka Aka/Shueisha, Kaguya-sama: Love is War Production Committee
From the TV anime “Yowamushi Pedal GLORY LINE”, the new products with the original illustration for “summer vacation” is now available. The stores in Shibuya Loft (from July 28) and Umeda Loft (from September 3) will be open for a limited time, and goods will be sold in advance. The line-up for this project includes, “Yowamushi Pedal GLORY LINE” speed lottery, “blind tin badge (20 designs)”, “blind photo card set (26 designs)”, “blind wristband (10 designs)”, “acrylic keychain (10 designs)”, “acrylic keychain mini chara ver. (16 designs)”, “large acrylic stand (10 designs)”, “clear file set”, “bandana (2 designs)”, “round tote bag”, “round towel”, and “acrylic panel memories ‘Yozakura’ (4 designs)”. For the speed lottery, Prize A is a tapestry, Prize B is A5-size acrylic panel (2 designs), Prize C is an acrylic stand mini chara Ver. (16 designs), etc. Yowamushi characters assembled for this lottery. Moreover, one bromide (10 designs) will be given for each purchase over 3,300 JPY (tax included) at “Yowamushi Pedal GLORY LINE” shops. Price for the Yowamushi Pedal "summer vacation" goods are the following; “Yowamushi Pedal GLORY LINE” speed lottery 770 JPY (tax included) per trial, “blind tin badge (20 designs)” 550 JPY (tax included), “blind photo card set (26 designs)” 550 JPY (tax included), “blind wristband (10 designs)” 660 JPY (tax included), “acrylic keychain (10 designs)” 1,100 JPY (tax included), “acrylic keychain mini chara ver. (16 designs)” 1,100 JPY (tax included), “large acrylic stand (10 designs)” 3,300 JPY (tax included), “clear file set” 1,100 JPY (tax included), “bandana (2 designs)” 1,650 JPY (tax included), “round tote bag” 1,650 JPY (tax included), “round towel” 5,500 JPY (tax included), and “acrylic panel memories ‘Yozakura’ (4 designs)” 3,850 JPY (tax included). © Watanabe Wataru (Weekly Shonen Champion)/Yowamushi Pedal 04 Production Committee
From "The Quintessential Quintuplets" comes a series of almost life-size tapestries featuring the five girls. The theme of the 4th round of tapestries is "cleaning the pool" as if it were summer. They are currently available for pre-order at animate stores nationwide, the animate online store, and Movic mail order. This product is an almost life-size tapestry of the heroines of "The Quintessential Quintuplets", the Nakano family's five children. The theme of the tapestry is "cleaning the pool," and the design features the five girls in fresh T-shirt outfits, holding brushes and hoses. The fabric used for the tapestry is thicker and more pleasant to the touch than normal tapestries, resulting in a beautiful color finish with no sheen. The ‘"The Quintessential Quintuplets" Big Tapestry (5 types)’ will be priced at 11,000 JPY each (tax included). Pre-orders are being accepted until August 11, 2021 at animate stores nationwide, animate online store, and Movic mail order, and will be released around October 8, 2021. (C) Haruba Negi, Kodansha / "The Quintessential Quintuplets" 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.
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.
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
