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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 ), 25551 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 ), 23764 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 ), 22241 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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“Ikebukuro West Gate Park” Kubozuka Yousuke as Takashi gave his supporting comment to the anime! “You can enjoy the difference from the live-action drama”
The TV anime "Ikebukuro West Gate Park" has started broadcast on October 6. Actually, prior to the TV broadcast, Kubozuka Yousuke (as Andou Takashi in the TV live-action drama) has given his comments. "Ikebukuro West Gate Park" (Short for IWGP) is based on the light novel series by Ishida Ira and published by Bungeishunjuu. The TV live-action drama was broadcast in 2000, and the main cast is Nagase Tomoya while the script is written by Kudou Kankuro. The comments from Kubozuka Yousuke (as Andou Takashi in the TV live-action drama) said, "I was given the privilege to watch the first episode. All I could say is that the anime is the true successor of the original work." Also, as a commemoration of the anime broadcast, a large poster will be hanged at the passage of the 35 exit in Ikebukuro Station, Marunouchi Line of Tokyo Metro until October 11, 2020, and there is also an advertisement on the 7 large vision within Tokyo Metropolitan. TV anime "Ikebukuro West Gate Park" has started broadcast on TOKYO MX, AT-X, and other channels since October 6, 2020. Kubozuka Yousuke's Comments I actually hope for the anime of "Ikebukuro West Park Gate" to be the orthodox and the successor of the original work. I felt that the live-action drama is more like a spin-off of the original work, and it would be best to not have the anime if it was following the live-action drama. As I was given the privilege to watch the first episode, all I could say is that the anime is the true successor of the original work. In a way, you can enjoy the difference from the live-action drama. （C）ishida Ira/ Bungeishunjuu/ IWGP Production Committee
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TV anime “Ikebukuro West Gate Park” will be broadcast from July! Kumagai Kentarou, Uchiyama Kouki, and Tsuchida Reou will participate as the main casts
It has been decided that the TV anime "Ikebukuro West Gate Park" will start from July, and its teaser visual has been released. In addition to the announcement, the main staff and the main cast members has been revealed; it has been announced that Kumagai Kentarou, Uchiyama Kouki, and Tsuchida Reou will participate as the main casts. "Ikebukuro West Gate Park" is the youth mystery by Ishida Ira, which is currently being serialized in "Bungeishunju". The protagonist Mashima Makoto (Makoto) is the son of the fruits store near the park in the west side of Ikebukuro, Tokyo called "Ikebukuro West Gate Park", and the story depicts him being active as a "troubleshooter of Ikebukuro" that solves the difficult cases that even the police cannot handle. The TV anime which has been decided to start from July will be directed by Koshida Tomoaki (known for "Touken Ranbu-Hanamaru-" 2nd season and "The Helpful Fox Senko‑san"), Shimo Fumihiko will be the story editor, and Taniguchi Junichiro will be in charge of the character design. As the main casts, Kumagai Kentarou will play Mashima Makoto (Makoto), Uchiyama Kouki will play Andou Takashi (Takashi), and Tsuchida Reu will play Ozaki Kyouchi (Kyouichi). The official website for the TV anime has been opened as well, and the excitement for the further information will surely increase. TV anime "Ikebukuro West Gate Park" will start its broadcast from Jul. 2020. <Full comments are listed below> 【Mashima Makoto (Makoto): Kumagai Kentarou】 My name is Kumagai Kentarou, and I will be playing Mashima Makoto in this anime. In "Ikebukuro West Gate Park", which many people love, I feel a great happiness for being able to play Makoto in the anime, and at the same time, I keep in mind that I will do my best doing my job. As a member of the anime, and to support Makoto, I will do my best at the recording sessions! 【Andou Takashi (Takashi): Uchiyama Kouki】 I remember clearly that I had watched the TV drama version of "Ikebukuro West Gate Park" when I was a child. Therefore, I cannot wait to see how the TV anime version will turn out. I believe many people have their own image through the various type of media, so I will do my best in expressing Ando Takashi (Takashi). 【Ozaki Kyouichi (Kyouichi): Tsuchida Reou】 When my manager smoothly told me that I had passed the audition, I surprised my manager by a fiction reaction while saying things like "Whaaaaaat?!", and it was quite shocking... I am very happy to be able to participate in "Ikebukuro West Gate Park", the work which has been loved for years. Of course, I feel a lot of pressure, but I will do my best to not damage the features from the original work, such as charisma of Ozaki Kyouichi (Kyouichi). I'm looking forward to it. (C) Ishida Ira/ Bungeishunju/IWGP Production Committee
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「Ikebukuro West Gate Park」 TV Animation by Doga Kobo, the studio behind 「NEW GAME！」and 「Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru」
The famous novel by author Ira Ishida, which has received many adaptations before such as the TV drama starring Tomoya Nagase of TOKIO, and stage play by the same name 「Ikebukuro West Gate Park」, will be adapted into an anime in 2020.