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All 27 "Crayon Shin-chan Movie" series can be streamed for free! "Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~" appears for the first time on ABEMA
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From "JoJo: Golden Wind" comes business suits! Giorno & Bucciarati are ready for action!
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.
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August 27, 2019 By: Koutarou Nakase (Translated by vrusshie & Matthew ), 25845 views
「BanG Dream!」 the 4th Tie-up with Lawson! In-store Broadcasting With Saaya Yamabuki and Original Goods
「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
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August 28, 2019 By: Kagerou Mikazuki (Translated by Elizabeth & Jit ), 24062 views
The 2nd PV for Ahiru no Sora has been released! Don’t miss out on the hot scene featuring a freakishly tall basketball player!
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.
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The rising star, Chinese cosplayer Kitaro shows her willingness to work in Japan!
We have interviewed Kitaro, the Chinese cosplayer who belongs to the same production as Enako, a cosplayer with top-class popularity in Japan. Here is the interview along with cosplay photos such as Elizabeth from “The Seven Deadly Sins” and Gabriel from “Monster Strike”.
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August 27, 2019 By: MoA (Translated by トナカイ(JJ) & Chris ), 22526 views
「Gundam Build Divers」 Gundam AGEII Magnum SV ver. is added to the HG series line-up! Replication of “FX Plosion” mode.
「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.
The 2nd PV for Ahiru no Sora has been released! Don’t miss out on the hot scene featuring a freakishly tall basketball player!
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 Build Divers」 Gundam AGEII Magnum SV ver. is added to the HG series line-up! Replication of “FX Plosion” mode.
「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!」 the 4th Tie-up with Lawson! In-store Broadcasting With Saaya Yamabuki and Original Goods
「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
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“Bocchi the Rock!” The Kessoku Band Writes First Collaboration Song! Second Collaboration with “I Lohas”
A second collaboration between “Bocchi the Rock!” and the natural mineral water brand “I Lohas” has been announced. The in-show music group “Kessoku Band” will write their first collaboration song specifically for “I Lohas.” Ahead of the new song’s debut, a movie of the band receiving a song offer will be released starting August 1, and a campaign offering merchandise will also begin. “Bocchi the Rock!” is an anime based on the four-panel manga by Hamaji Aki, serialized in “Manga Time Kirara MAX.” It follows the story of Gotou Hitori, an extremely shy and introverted girl who joins the music group Kessoku Band and grows alongside three other unique members: Ijichi Nijika, Yamada Ryou, and Kita Ikuyo. The anime, which aired in fall 2022, gained immense popularity both domestically and internationally. Their full album "Kessoku Band" named after the band name, achieved top rankings in the 2023 Oricon Digital Album Rankings and Billboard JAPAN Download Album Chart. The film compilation, “Bocchi the Rock! Re:,” which is the first part , has been well-received, surpassing 400,000 viewers and earning over 620 million yen in box office revenue since its release on June 7. The second part, “Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re:,” will be released on August 9. The collaboration with “I Lohas,” a brand promoting “naturally changing the future through water,” first occurred in 2023. Original content was developed for this collaboration and was widely discussed on social media. This year’s second collaboration features the band Kessoku Band from “Bocchi the Rock!” writing their first corporate tie-up song inspired by “I Lohas.” The song "Boku to Sangenshoku" (lit. Me and the Three Primary Colors) will be included in the mini-album “Re: Kessoku Band,” which releases and streams on August 14. It will also be featured in a special music video on the Aniplex official YouTube channel starting August 26. Ahead of the release and streaming of the tie-up song, a movie of the band receiving a song offer showcasing the behind-the-scenes of the new song’s production began on August 1. Additionally, a campaign offering original pick-shaped stickers and “Coke ON” drink tickets is ongoing. A special campaign will increase the number of winners from 690 to 6,900 if the “Song Offer Movie” reaches 690,000 views, so fans should definitely check it out. The second collaboration between “Bocchi the Rock!” and “I Lohas” is expected to have further developments following the release of the new song. Keep an eye on this exciting collaboration throughout the summer. (C) Hamaji Aki / Houbunsha・Aniplex
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“Bocchi the Rock!” Kessoku Band confirmed to perform at
the outdoor music festival “JAPAN JAM 2024” for the first time!
The "Kessoku Band" from the TV anime series "Bocchi the Rock!", featuring Goto Hitori (CV: Aoyama Yoshino), Ijichi Nijika (CV: Suzushiro Sayumi), Yamada Ryo (CV: Mizuno Saku), and Kita Ikuyo (CV: Hasegawa Ikumi), is set to perform at the music festival "JAPAN JAM 2024" on May 4, 2024. "Bocchi the Rock!" is a TV anime series based on a four-frame manga by Hamazi Aki, serialized in Houbunsha's "Manga Time Kirara MAX". The story follows Hitori Gotou, an extremely shy and introverted girl, who joins a band called the Kessoku Band and grows up together with the three eccentric members, including Ijichi Nijika, Yamada Ryo, and Kita Ikuyo, which has attracted a great deal of sympathy. As soon as the TV anime was broadcast in the fall of 2022, it exploded in popularity, especially among young people, winning numerous awards and gaining tremendous support both in Japan and abroad. On the music front, the full-length album "Kessoku Band" created quite a stir by ranking first on Oricon's "Digital Album Ranking" and Billboard JAPAN's "Download Album Chart" in the first half of 2023. The first part of the TV anime compilation will be released in the spring of 2024, while the second part in the summer of 2024. The music festival "JAPAN JAM 2024" in which the band will perform, will be held from April 28 to May 5 at Soga Sports Park in Chiba. Taking the stage on May 4 will also be ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, Kami ha Saikoro wo Furanai, and Kitani Tatsuya. Hasegawa, who plays the role of Kita Ikuyo, will be on vocals that day, with Mitsui Ritsuo and akkin on guitars, Takama Yuichi on bass, and Ishii Yuya on drums. Since this will be the first time for the band to participate in an outdoor music festival, fans cannot miss it! For further information on "JAPAN JAM 2024", please visit the official website. Details Date: May 4 (Saturday) Venue: Soga Sports Park, Chiba Band members Vocal: Hasegawa Ikumi Guitar: Mitsui Ritsuo Guitar: akkin Bass: Takama Yuichi Drums: Ishii Yuya (c) Hamazi Aki / Houbunsha, Aniplex
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“Bocchi the Rock!” Goto Hitori has been made into a figure based on a scene from a live performance! He looks like a reale life “Guitar Hero”!
From "Bocchi the Rock!” a 1/7th scale figure of Goto Hitori during a live performance is now available. “Amiami” is now accepting preorders. The original story of "Bocchi the Rock!” is based on a four-panel girls' band comic series by Hamaji Aki that has been serialized in "Manga Time Kirara MAX" since 2018. The story centers around Goto Hitori, aka "Bocchi," who is not only a shy introvert but also a skilled guitarist, and depicts her and her band, "Kessoku Band. The anime was adapted into a TV anime in October 2022 and attracted a great deal of attention both in Japan and abroad. This product, "Anime 'Bocchi the Rock!' Hitori Goto 1/7th Scale PVC Figure" is a 3D poseable figure of Goto Hitori during a live performance. The guitar in her hand has been faithfully reproduced down to the smallest detail, and you can almost hear the sound of live music coming from somewhere. It is truly a "Guitar Hero" product. Also of note is the pedestal, which is inspired by the live house "STARRY" that appears in the movie, and the neon-style "Bochi" sign. The “Anime 'Bocchi the Rock!' Goto Hitori 1/7 Scale PVC Figure" is priced at 22,000 JPY (Tax included). Pre-orders are currently being accepted at "Amiami" and are scheduled for delivery in December 2024. Reference Price: 22,000 JPY (Tax included) Release Date: December 2024 (Scheduled) Brand : Aniplex Scale: 1/7 Size: Height approx. 230mm (including stand) Material: ABS & PVC Set Contents List ・Figure body ・Exclusive pedestal Sculptor: Yukibara (Connectrect) Cooperation: Claynel Body coloring: Sakura (Fukufuku) Base coloring: Inaba (Craynel) / Decal: yosuke (Craynel) (C) Hamaji Aki / Houbunsha, Aniplex