Morikura En, who is well known as the character designer of the virtual star Kizuna Ai, will have an exhibition event, "Morikura En Illustration Exhibition ~Kimi to Meguru Kisetsu~", at Yuurakuchou Marui, Tokyo, from January to February 2021. Morikura En is the creator, who not only worked on the character design of Kizuna Ai but also the character draft/design of Marui's original commercial anime "Neko ga Kureta Maarui Shiawase" and participated in "Eshi 100nin-ten" as an illustrator. In "Morikura En Illustration Exhibition ~Kimi to Meguru Kisetsu~", the girls from her past work will be reorganized based on the theme of "The Four Seasons" along with illustrations from collaborations with businesses. There will also be goods for sale, which are designed from original visuals. "Morikura En Illustration Exhibition ~Kimi to Meguru Kisetsu~" will be held at the event space on Yuurakucho Marui 8F from January 15 to February 1, 2021. (C) Morikura Madoka
"Nico Nico Chokaigi 2021", which was scheduled to be held in April 2021 as a huge "Nico Nico" event, will will not be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba and will be held instead online as "Nico Nico Net Chokaigi 2021".
At the same time, it was announced that the schedule will be changed from the original "From April 18 to April 25" to "From April 24 to May 1".
"Nico Nico Chokaigi" is an event held every year dedicated to the "fusion of the real world theand internet" that has been held since 2012
"Nico Nico Chokaigi 2020" in April 2020 was moved online for the first time due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, and in August of the same year, a summer online super conference was also held. During the eight-day session, the number of online visitors was 16.38 million in April and 17.73 million in August, and more than 100 user-initiated projects were successfully gathered.
This year, which marks the 10th anniversary of the event, "Nico Nico Chokaigi" was planned to be held in a new form to further promote the event, with the first 6 days being held online and the last 2 days being held at Makuhari Messe.
However, considering the uncertain situation with the spread of the novel coronavirus, it was announced that the event will be moved to online format as soon as possible. Dwango, the organizer, said, "Utilizing the experience of the past two times, we will proceed with preparations with related companies so that users can enjoy it as a more advanced online superconference."
"Nico Nico Net Chokaigi 2021" will be held online from April 24 to May 1. Details of the event will be announced later on the "Nico Nico Live Broadcasting" website.
From "Gin Tama The Semi-Final", the prequel of the movie "Gin Tama The Final", the synopsis, preceding cutscenes, and trailer of the 1st episode "Yorozuya-hen 'You should not brag without considering the consequences (provisional translation)'" have been revealed. It will be distributed from January 15 exclusively on 'dTV'. "Gin Tama The Semi-Final" consists of two episodes, which are set in the world two years after the worst-ever decisive battle that involved the entire universe. In the 1st episode, when Gintoki is back in Edo and runs into Shinpachi who succeeded Yorozuya, he wears a mask right away and calls himself Fundoshi Mask. Shinpachi was attacked by an unknown group led by Shachi, a prisoner manga artist that respects Gintoki as Aniki. On the other hand, Katsura, also known as Donald Zuramp and the first prime minister, was assaulted... In "Yorozuya-hen 'You should not brag without considering the consequences (provisional translation)'", you can also enjoy the appearance of the familiar Kabuki Chou characters including Hijikata and Okita, and Kagura who has gained a secret skill to manipulate the age. Although it is a prequel of the movie, it is full of "Gin Tama" style that never leaves jokes behind, which will let you enjoy before watching the movie. Furthermore, the 2nd period of the collaboration between "Gin Tama The Semi-Final", "Gin Tama The Final", and Tower Records Cafe will be launched on January 8. During the 2nd period, the original gifts and collaboration menu featuring the visuals from "Gin Tama The Semi-Final" will be offered. Inside the cafe, main visual and huge tapestry of Gintoki and other characters will be displayed. Please follow the information of it along with "Gin Tama The Semi-Final" and "Gin Tama The Final". (C)Sorachi Hideaki / Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Dentsu, BNP Aniplex
The screening event of works by director Oshii Mamoru "GG Film Festival", which was scheduled for January and February 2021, has been postponed because of the current spread of the novel coronavirus infection. The "GG Film Festival" is an event where Oshii's works that have left their mark on the history of film and anime are screened at theaters across Japan, starting with "Vlad Love", a completely new anime by general director Oshii Mamoru and director Nishimura Junji. The works to be shown are "Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer", "Patlabor: The Movie", "Ghost in the Shell", "Human Wolf JIN-ROH", and "Vlad Love" episodes 2-4. In addition, an interview video of Oshii Mamoru, which can only be seen at this film festival, an original program limited to the "GG Film Festival", and a storyboard of "Vlad Love" with a copy of director Oshii Mamoru and Nishimura Junji (random), original A4 clear folder and other luxurious bonuses were also announced. Regarding the postponement of the event, "Unfortunately, due to various reasons, we have decided to postpone it due to the impact of the current spread of the novel coronavirus infection. We deeply apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the 'GG Film Festival'." If it will be held after the postponement, the schedule will be announced on the official website of "Vlad Love".
Morikura En, who is well known as the character designer of the virtual star Kizuna Ai, will have an exhibition event, "Morikura En Illustration Exhibition ~Kimi to Meguru Kisetsu~", at Yuurakuchou Marui, Tokyo, from January to February 2021. Morikura En is the creator, who not only worked on the character design of Kizuna Ai but also the character draft/design of Marui's original commercial anime "Neko ga Kureta Maarui Shiawase" and participated in "Eshi 100nin-ten" as an illustrator. In "Morikura En Illustration Exhibition ~Kimi to Meguru Kisetsu~", the girls from her past work will be reorganized based on the theme of "The Four Seasons" along with illustrations from collaborations with businesses. There will also be goods for sale, which are designed from original visuals. "Morikura En Illustration Exhibition ~Kimi to Meguru Kisetsu~" will be held at the event space on Yuurakucho Marui 8F from January 15 to February 1, 2021. (C) Morikura Madoka
"Osomatsu-san~NEET's Way of Life Exhibition~", which displayed more than 500 original drawings, movies, and models, started at Ikebukuro Sunshine City in Tokyo from Dec. 18. "Osomatsu-san" is currently broadcasting its 3rd TV series and had originally started in 2015. Since then, the stage play "Osomatsu-san on STAGE" and many apps, including "Hesokuri Wars", continues to charm the fans until today. "Osomatsu-san~NEET's Way of Life Exhibition~" summarized everything up to this point, and this is the latest exhibition since the one held in 2016. First, "Six-sibling car", which appeared in the ending theme for the first half of 2nd season, will welcome you at the entrance. After that the models of the brothers on the roulette of the real-size, "the life history", focusing on 6 siblings, more than 500 drawings, "okigae paradise", and equipment of the stage and from the apps, can be enjoyed step by step. "Six Life Histories" situated 6 poles, focusing on the individual of the 6 characters. The original drawing of each are displayed, such as "Relaxing Detective" for Osomatsu and "Karamatsu Taxi" for Karamatsu. Moreover, original displays are ready for each character, as Esper Nyanko Panel is displayed for Ichimatsu. When you take a step forward, the original drawings of several unique "matsus", including "Jitsumatsu" and "Joshimatsu" from the popular scenes, are displayed. The visitors seem to enjoy the nostalgic memory of them by looking at each scene. Another section where the visitors seem to take time is "Drawing Paradise". Here displayed the illustrations originally scheduled to display at "Osomatsu-san Museum: Drawing Paradise of 6 Siblings" (canceled). Some visitors looked for a memorable scene cut, as they "cannot leave this section". Following the plate set accordingly will lead you to the classroom with 6 desks. The emotional scenes will come back with the message on the blackboard saying, "Congrats on your graduation". The section next to it displayed scenes from 3rd season. The new 6 siblings from episode 1, and the drawings by the voice actors in 3rd season are already displayed, making the visitors surprise. The display for the app exhibited the illustrations and setting drawings for "Osomatsu-san's Hesokuri War~Neet's Battle", "Osomatsu-san's Neet Board Game Relaxing Journey", "New Puzzle-Matsu-san: New Product Graduation Plan", and "Osomatsu-san: Greedy! NEET Island". The pictures that put you into the world of "Hesokuri Wars" can be taken at the photo booth. The stage act exhibition displayed the set actually used to recreate Matsuno house in addition to the costume and equipment. The living room, recreated precisely according to the background data of the play, will take you to the actual world of "Osomatsu-san". Moreover, underwear-shaped POP hidden in the exhibition called "Find Dekapan!" and the activity to answer 13 questions hidden around the display titled ""NEET's Way of Life Questions", can be enjoyed with your body, not just looking at the displays. "Osomatsu-san~NEET's Way of Life Exhibition~" will be held until Dec. 27 in Tokyo. "Random 6 Sibling Greeting" will be held at the exit on Dec. 24 and Dec. 27, and 2 of the siblings will stand at the entrance and see you off. Please enjoy the journey of learning about their way of life by purchasing the ticket on the day you visit. (C) Akatsuka Fujio/ Osomastsu-san Production Committee
The first large scale exhibition of the manga artist Ishida Sui, known for the "Tokyo Ghoul" series, "Ishida Sui Exhibition 'Tokyo Ghoul → JACKJEANNE'" will be held in Ikebukuro, Tokyo from February 2021, and Fukuoka from April 2021. The advance registration for Tokyo's event has started from 12 noon, December 10, 2020, and the first original illustrated key visual for this exhibition has been revealed. The theme of "Ishida Sui Exhibition 'Tokyo Ghoul → JACKJEANNE'" is "The vicarious experience of the world of Ishida Sui, the works that were created from scratch". Not only can you immerse yourself in the world setting of the "Tokyo Ghoul" series in this exhibition, but this exhibition also contains various must-see contents for fans, including the first analog manuscript of Ishida's earlier works, the precious setting information of the Nintendo Switch game "JACKJEANNE" (release on March 18, 2021) that Ishida Sui is handling the planning, character designs, and scenarios, and others. The first key visual featuring Kaneki Ken from "Tokyo Ghoul" and Tachibana Kisa "JACKJEANNE" arrange next to each other, has been released. This visual was drawn by Ishida for this exhibition and it will surely increase the excitement toward this exhibition. "Ishida Sui Exhibition 'Tokyo Ghoul → JACKJEANNE'" will be held from February 6 until March 7, 2021, in Ikebukuro Sunshine City, Tokyo, and from April 10 until May 16, 2021, in Fukuoka Asian Art Gallery, Fukuoka. The advance registration for Tokyo's event has started from 12 noon, December 10, 2020. Further details can be found on the official website. （C）Sui Ishida／SHUEISHA（C）Sui Ishida／BROCCOLI
A special exhibition by animation studio MAPPA, known for "Jujutsu Kaisen," "Attack on Titan: The Final Season", and "The Gymnastics Samurai", will be held at Ikebukuro PARCO FACTORY from November 27 to December 14, 2020. At this event "MAPPA SHOWCASE", newly drawn illustrations, creator interviews, and many other things dedicated to the anime titles produced by MAPPA in 2020, including "Jujutsu Kaisen", "Attack on Titan: The Final Season", "The Gymnastics Samurai", "Mr Love: Queen's Choice ", "The God of High School ", and others, will be presented. Advanced new goods sales will also be held at the venue. "MAPPA SHOWCASE" will be held at Ikebukuro PARCO FACTORY from November 27 to December 14. Detailed information will be announced on MAPPA official Twitter. (C) Akutami Gege / Shueisha / Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
The total circulation of the original 7 volumes of complete comics of 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind' written by Miyazaki Hayao has exceeded 17 million. The 1st comic of 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind' was released in July 1983. It is a masterpiece by Miyazaki Hayao that has been read for 37 years since then. Humans have lived in the little habitable area for 1,000 years after a huge industrial civilization was destructed. Nausicaä, a daughter of The Valley of the Wind's ruler, confronts various difficulties to restore the world, and eventually reaches the truth of the world. The animated movie "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" based on the comics is scheduled to be broadcast on "Kinyou Roadshow!" on December 25 as the finale of this year, but the movie tells the story depicted in the first two volumes. An epic story after the movie is told in the comics. A total of seven volumes of "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" are currently on sale. 1-6th volume is priced at 430 JPY each (tax excluded), and 7th volume is at 550 JPY (tax excluded).
Studio Ghibli's first full 3DCG movie "Aya to Majo" was decided to be released on December 30, 2020. Along with that announcement, the casts, including Terajima Shinobu and Toyokawa Etsushi, have been announced.
"Aya to Majo" is a story about Aya, who was raised without knowing that she is a witch's daughter, living along with a nasty witch after being adopted by a peculiar family on a certain day. The idea is by Miyazaki Hayao while the director is Miyazaki Gorou.
After being selected as 1 of the 56 "Official Selection 2020" works of Festival International du Film de Cannes in June 2020, it has gathered a lot of attention from around the world.
This time, the casts for this work have been announced. The protagonist Aya is voiced by Hirasawa Kokoro, who was chosen by an audition. The other announced casts are Terajima Shinobu as Bella Yaga, Toyokawa Etsushi as Mandrake, and Hamada Gaku as Thomas. The comments from the casts have been revealed as well.
"Aya to Majo" will be broadcast at 7:30 PM, on December 30 on NHK General TV.
From Studio Ghibli "Whisper of the Heart" comes an original Zippo lighter designed with the Dwarf King and Elf Queen from the show. The product is on sale from November 2 at "Donguri Kyouwakoku" stores in Japan. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Whisper of the Heart", the title has joined the Studio Ghibli Zippo Collection. The Zippo lighter has the impressive Dwarf King and Elf Queen from the show designed on it. The two are designed on each side of the Zippo full of love for each other. The fine designs of the etching process give the item a simple, yet elegant style. "Whisper of the Heart The Dwarf King and Elf Queen" is priced at 9,000 JPY (tax excluded), and is on sale from November 2 at "Donguri Kyouwakoku" stores and Tokyu Hands stores in Japan. (C) 1995 Aoi Hiiragi / Shueisha - Studio Ghibli - NH
The picture book "Studio Ghibli's Various Lives" that introduces the "lives" of the main characters of Studio Ghibli's works, such as "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" and "Spirited Away" from various angles and perspectives, has been released. It will be on sale nationwide from Oct. 9, 2020. This is a picture book that introduces the lives of the main protagonists of Studio Ghibli's works from various perspectives, such as the lives of people from the Valley of the Wind, who are trying to protect themselves from the poison and bugs of the rotten sea, the house where Satsuki and Mei moved, the home of Totoro, and the life of Seita and Setsuko during the war, life of Spirited Away, which is about the 13-year-old witch Kiki, and the life of Chihiro, who works at the bathhouse of the gods. Each detail of the characters' lives, including their houses and work is shown in many scene photos. It's a book that makes you want to re-watch the movie again after reading it. The price of "Studio Ghibli's Various Lives" is 1,800 JPY (excluding tax). It will be released nationwide on Oct. 9, 2020. "Studio Ghibli's Various Life" Studio Ghibli / Supervision Tokuma Shoten Children's Book Editorial Department / Edition Tokuma Shoten "Howl's Moving Castle" (C) 2004 Studio Ghibli / NDDMT "Kiki's Delivery Service" (C) 1989 Eiko Kadono, Studio Ghibli, N "The Borrower Arrietty" (C) 2010 Studio Ghibli / NDHDMTW Overall view of Arrietty's house / "The Borrower Arrietty" Art Director Noboru Yoshida
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.
"Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger VS Lupinranger VS Patranger the Movie", the newest work in the "Super Sentai VS Film Series", is scheduled to be released on Feb. 8, 2020. The newest footage andscene photos have also been revealed.