「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.
Anno Hidekai, known for "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" and "Shin Godzilla", will be in charge and be writing for the realistic movie titled "Shin Kamen Rider".
It is scheduled to be released on Mar. 2023 as "Kamen Rider" 25th anniversary project. A special announcement was made, and comments from Anno himself and Onodera Shou, the CEO of Ishimori Production, have arrived.
"Shin Kamen Rider" was announced during the "Kamen Rider 50th Anniversary Project Announcement Interview" held at Apr. 3, 2021.
The staff, cast, and story have not been released yet, but the special announcement was made toward the release on Mar. 2023.
Anno-san commented, "I look forward to producing entertainment that can be enjoyed by anyone, including those who do not know the series, by studying the work which makes children's dream true, the work that brings back adults' dreams since they were young, and the epoch-making work that Ishinomori Shoutarou-sensei and Toei Ikuta Studio made.
Onodera Shou, the CEO of Ishimori Production and the second son of the author of "Kamen Rider" series Ishinomori Shoutarou, commented that '"Shin Kamen Rider" is the latest but also an original of the series. The two characteristics combine in this 50th anniversary. That means that my father would be happy. I look forward to the producer's work".
"Shin Kamen Rider" will be released on March 2023.
EVANGELION STORE, the official online store selling more than 5,000 "Evangelion" goods, has announced the ranking of the most popular products overseas. The ranking is based on the number of items sold through the cross-border EC service “Buyee” on “EVANGELION STORE” from January 1 to March 10, 2021. "EVASTORE Original RADIO EVA Acrylic Stand Vol.4" took first place. "[EVA GLOBAL] Godzilla vs. EVA Type 3 Dragon Eva Unit-01 Color Ver. Plastic Model" ranked in the second, "EVA STORE Original Mask (with a case)" in third, "[EVA STORE Limited] BE@RBRICK Evangelion Unit-01 Awakening Version 1000%" in fourth, and "[EVASTORE Original] Godzilla vs. Neon Genesis Evangelion Original Art Book Digest" in 5th. And followed by “EVANGELION STORE Official Edition NERV Mug” ranked in sixth, “1/7th Scale Complete Figure Nagisa Kaworu Ver.RADIO EVA” in seventh, and “EVA STORE Original [The Movie: Shin Evangelion] Postcard & Clear File 2-Piece Set (Seaside)' in eighth, “EVA STORE Original Entry Plug Cushion” in ninth, and “Plastic Model [RG] All-Purpose Humanoid Decisive Battle Weapon - Artificial Human Evangelion Unit-01 (Night Battle Ver.)” in tenth. In response to these outcomes, “EVANGELION STORE” commented, "Although we can't see you in person right now, we hope that our overseas fans can enjoy their time in Japan by purchasing Eva goods,” and “Due to the covid-19 pandemic, we have not been able to exhibit in overseas events, but we hope to connect with overseas fans through EC and social media such as Twitter.”
"Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" (Road Show, March 8, 2021) announces the release of new special characters' video "Character Promotion Reel". Videos of Shinji, Rei, Asuka, Mari, Kaoru, Misato will be released for 6 consecutive days from April 5. "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" is the latest and final movie following "1.0 You Are (Not) Alone", "2.0 You Can (Not) Advance", "3.0 You Can (Not) Redo" of the "Rebuild of Evangelion" series that has been releasing since 2007. After repeated release postponements, effective countermeasures against spreading if the novel coronavirus have been taken, and the roadshow has been held since March 8. Announced this time "Character Promotion Reel", carries "Beautiful World (Da Capo Version)" by Utada Hikaru, and images of each character with memorable lines from "1.0 You Are (Not) Alone", "2.0 You Can (Not) Advance", "3.0 You Can (Not) Redo". Starting with "Ikari Shinji " released on April 5, "Ayanami Rei" was released on the 6th, "Asuka Langley Shikinami" on the 7th, and "Mari Illustrious Makinami" on the 8th, "Nagisa Kaworu" on the 9th, and "Katsuragi Misato" will be released on the 10th. "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" is currently being released as a big hit. (C) Khara
From the original anime project "Yoru no Kuni", the short animation "Night 1" has been decided to be released on YouTube on April 16, 2021. At the same time, it was announced that Suwabe Junichi and Kuno Misaki are the main cast members, as well as key visuals and preview trailers.
"Yoru no Kuni" is an original anime project directed by Ryochimo known for "Yozakura Quartet" and "Kado: The Right Answer", with the theme song by Aimer known for the "Fate" series.
This time, it was announced that Suwabe Junichi will be playing as Yoru, a resident of the Land of Night, and Kuno Misaki will be playing as Chiyo, the main character of the Night 1.
The released key visuals were created by Nomiya with her soft and light-filled touch. We can't wait to see how the story will be depicted in the soft, picture book-like animation along with Aimer's new song "Toriru".
Night 1 of "Yoru no Kuni" will be premiered on Aimer's official YouTube channel on April 16 at 11pm.
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Suwabe Junichi as Yoru
I think the collaboration between the music created by Aimer and the animation drawn with a warm touch by Nomiya has a superb healing effect. Of course, you can watch it in the morning or afternoon, but I think you'll enjoy the atmosphere even more if you watch it at night after you've finished this and that for the day.
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From "Idolish7", Trigger's 2nd album 'VARIANT' will be released on June 23. To commemorate the album release, their online live performance 'Trigger Live Cross "VARIANT"' will be held in the summer of 2021. The live key visual is also available. Trigger's 2nd album 'VARIANT' will be released on June 23, 2021. It is a conceptual original album thatwas made with a concept, and also includes a new songs. First-run Limited Edition A and First-run Limited Edition B respectively includes a download card featuring a different part of original drama. The common original jacket visual for First-run Limited Edition A/B and Normal Edition is created by Tanemura Arina. It was also announced that 'Trigger Live Cross "VARIANT"' will be held in the summer of 2021 to commemorate the album release. Please look forward to further information to come. Trigger's 2nd album 'VARIANT' will be released on June 23, 2021. (C)Idolish7 (C)BNOI / Idolish7 Production Committee
The broadcast channel of the TV anime "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S", which will start in July 2021, has been announced. It was also announced the continuous short anime "MiniDora" will be available at 6:00 PM, on April 7, 2021, on the YouTube channel "KyoaniChannel". This work is 2nd season of "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid" that was produced by Kyoto Animation in 2017 and it depicts the almost warm interaction between dragon girls and humans with some black interspecies interactions. Ahead of the broadcast in July 2021, the continuous short anime "MiniDora" to commemorate the broadcast of "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S" will be available on the YouTube channel "KyoaniChannel". The advance cut-scenes of this short anime have been revealed. Also the theme songs have been revealed. The opening theme song is "Ai no Supreme" by fhana, who also handled the opening theme song of season 1. The ending theme song is "Maid with Dragons" by unit "Super Chorogons", comprises of the 5 dragon girls of this work (Tohru, Kanna, Elma, Lucoa, and Ilulu). Ilulu, who is going to appear for the first time in the work, also took part in the ending song. TV anime "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S" will start in July 2021, on ABC TV, TOKYO MX, TV Aichi, and BS11. (C)Coolkyousinnjya, Futabasha/ Dragon Life Improvement Committee
'Japan Sinks : 2020' directed by Yuasa Masaaki has been nominated for TV Films in the Competition "Annecy International Animation Film Festival" "Japan Sinks : 2020" is the first-ever anime adaptation of "Japan Sinks", a big hit novel written by Komatsu Sakyo. The anime adaptation is directed by Yuasa Masaaki ("The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl" "Lu over the Wall"), a world- famous director, and a total of 10 episodes are available on Netflix since July 2020. Episode 1 titled 'The Beginning of the End' is nominated for TV Films in the Competition 'Annecy International Animation Film Festival' . Yuasa-director has four works nominated for Annecy International Animation Film Festival: one for Short Films, two for Feature Films, and one for TV Films. In 2017, he won the Crystal award for a Feature Film with "Lu over the Wall". 'Annecy International Animation Film Festival' 2021 will be held from June 14 to 19. (C)"Japan Sinks : 2020" Project Partners
EVANGELION STORE, the official online store selling more than 5,000 "Evangelion" goods, has announced the ranking of the most popular products overseas. The ranking is based on the number of items sold through the cross-border EC service “Buyee” on “EVANGELION STORE” from January 1 to March 10, 2021. "EVASTORE Original RADIO EVA Acrylic Stand Vol.4" took first place. "[EVA GLOBAL] Godzilla vs. EVA Type 3 Dragon Eva Unit-01 Color Ver. Plastic Model" ranked in the second, "EVA STORE Original Mask (with a case)" in third, "[EVA STORE Limited] BE@RBRICK Evangelion Unit-01 Awakening Version 1000%" in fourth, and "[EVASTORE Original] Godzilla vs. Neon Genesis Evangelion Original Art Book Digest" in 5th. And followed by “EVANGELION STORE Official Edition NERV Mug” ranked in sixth, “1/7th Scale Complete Figure Nagisa Kaworu Ver.RADIO EVA” in seventh, and “EVA STORE Original [The Movie: Shin Evangelion] Postcard & Clear File 2-Piece Set (Seaside)' in eighth, “EVA STORE Original Entry Plug Cushion” in ninth, and “Plastic Model [RG] All-Purpose Humanoid Decisive Battle Weapon - Artificial Human Evangelion Unit-01 (Night Battle Ver.)” in tenth. In response to these outcomes, “EVANGELION STORE” commented, "Although we can't see you in person right now, we hope that our overseas fans can enjoy their time in Japan by purchasing Eva goods,” and “Due to the covid-19 pandemic, we have not been able to exhibit in overseas events, but we hope to connect with overseas fans through EC and social media such as Twitter.”
The nominations for the "93rd Academy Awards" have been announced on March 15, 2021 (US time). The nominated works for the Best Animated Feature Film are "Onward", "Over the Moon", "A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon", "Soul", and "WolfWalkers". "Onward" is a Disney work depicting the adventures and bond of a pessimistic boy with his optimistic older brother. "Over the Moon" is the first film by the director Glen Keane, the animator of "Beauty and the Beast" and other Disney works. "A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon" is the latest work of Aardman Animations Ltd. "Soul" is a Disney work that focuses on the music and it was nominated under Best Original Score and Best Sound for the "93rd Academy Awards" as well. "WolfWalkers" is the latest work of Ireland's Cartoon Saloon that has 4 nominated work in the past "Academy Awards". Do look forward to the work that will obtain the Oscar honors. "93rd Academy Awards" will be held on April 26 (Japan time). (C)2021 Disney/Pixar (C)2019 Aardman Animations Ltd and Studiocanal SAS. All Rights Reserved. (C)WolfWalkers 2020
On March 4, 2021, an original anime "GREAT PRETENDERGreat Pretender" washas been nominated for 'Annie Awards' Best Direction - TV/Media category. "GREAT PRETENDERGreat Pretender" is a crime entertainment, and the screenplay and series composition were handled by, Sadamoto Yoshiyuki ("Neon Genesis Evangelion" / character design), Kaburagi Hiro ("91 Days" / director), WIT STUDIO ("Attack on Titan" / animation production), Kosawa Ryota ("The Confidenceman JP" / screen writerscreenplay), for the first time in TV anime series. It has been streamedwas distributed on Netflix from Jun 2020, and broadcast on Fuji TV '+ Ultra' and other channels, and drew an attention. It has been announced that "GREAT PRETENDERGreat Pretender" was nominated for 'Annie Awards' Best Direction - TV/Media category. through the official Twitter account on March 4, 2021. FThe fans reacted to the news, saying 'Congratulations! I hope you can win the award!', 'Wow! Congratulations! I am waiting for a sequel!', and 'Wow! Amazing!! Congratulations! I am looking forward to Season 3'. A lot of comments have beenare being posted with their congratulations and wished for a sequel. (C)WIT STUDIO/Great Pretenders
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.
“Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation”, which had been announced to be animated, was decided to be broadcast as TV anime in 2020. In addition, the first visual depicting the four main characters and a PV by the new animation production company “Studio Bind” established for this work were released.