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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 ), 27132 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 ), 25299 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 ), 23734 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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New Illustrative Jackets Revealed for “My Hero Academia: You’re Next” Blu-ray & DVD! Original Artwork for Bonus Visuals Also Unveiled
The Blu-ray & DVD of "My Hero Academia: You're Next" is set for release on February 19, 2025. Newly illustrated jackets for the Plus Ultra Edition, packed with bonus content, and original artwork for the exclusive bonus visuals for purchases from TOHO animation STORE and other retailers have been unveiled.
"My Hero Academia," a.k.a. "MHA," is a superhero action manga by Horikoshi Kohei that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump for 10 years and concluded in August 2024. Set in a world where people with superhuman abilities called Quirks are commonplace, the story follows Midoriya Izuku, a boy without a Quirk, as he strives to become a hero and protect society from villains who abuse their quirks. He attends U.A. High School, a prestigious institution for young heroes, where he trains alongside his classmates.
The manga has a cumulative worldwide circulation of over 100 million copies, with the latest volume being the 41st. The anime series produced by Bones aired its 7th season in 2024, and the highly anticipated FINAL SEASON is set to air in 2025. "My Hero Academia: You're Next" was released in theaters in the summer and was a huge success, becoming the highest-grossing film in the series with 2.48 million moviegoers and a box office of 3.55 billion JPY.
The newly illustrated jackets for the bonus-filled Plus Ultra Edition of "My Hero Academia: You're Next" Blu-ray & DVD have been revealed.
The jacket, illustrated by Umakoshi Yoshihiko, the character designer for the "My Hero Academia" anime, features Midoriya Izuku, Bakugo Katsuki, and Todoroki Shoto, along with Giulio Gandini and Anna Scervino, original characters who made their debut in the film and have gained immense popularity among fans.
Additionally, original artwork for the bonus for different retailers and bundle package have also been unveiled. These exclusive visuals, each with its own unique charm, will be available at TOHO animation STORE, Animate, Amazon, Rakuten, and Bones Store.
The finished colored versions of these artworks will be used for the respective items. Furthermore, the Bones Store will offer a mini card featuring a replica of Umakoshi Yoshihiko's illustration as a bonus item. Along with the retailer bonus of a replica mini illustration card, this lineup of visuals is sure to excite "My Hero Academia" fans.
The Blu-ray & DVD of "My Hero Academia: You're Next" will be released on February 19, 2025, in both Plus Ultra Edition with abundant bonus content and Standard Edition with only the copy of the movie.
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“HeroAca” – Spend Every Day with Midoriya, Bakugo, Monoma, and Toga! Glow-in-the-Dark “PIICA” for IC Cards Now Available
A newly illustrated "PIICA + Clear Pass Case" featuring characters from the TV anime “My Hero Academia” is now available. Pre-orders for all six designs are currently open on Premium Bandai, the official online store of the Bandai Namco Group, under “Bancolle! - BANDAI FASHION COLLECTION –“. “My Hero Academia” is a TV anime based on the manga by Horikoshi Kouhei, which was serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” from 2014 to 2024, spanning ten years. The manga has surpassed a total of 100 million copies in circulation worldwide. Set in a world where approximately 80% of the population possesses some kind of supernatural ability, known as "Quirks," the story follows Midoriya Izuku, a high school student at U.A. High School, and his classmates as they train to become professional heroes who protect people and society from accidents, disasters, and villains who misuse their Quirks. The anime has aired up to its seventh season, with episodes available on various streaming platforms. In 2025, the long-awaited “Final Season” is set to begin. The “My Hero Academia PIICA + Clear Pass Case” features newly illustrated designs of Midoriya Izuku, Bakugo Katsuki, Uraraka Ochako, Monoma Neito, Shinsou Hitoshi, and Toga Himiko. PIICA is a special card that glows when layered over an IC card and scanned. When used, effects such as "SMASH!" and other dynamic onomatopoeia appear, making for an exciting visual experience. The set comes with a clear pass case with a ball chain. Simply place your IC card inside, and it functions seamlessly. It can be used with transit IC cards for automatic ticket gates, e-money IC cards at convenience stores, supermarkets, and vending machines, as well as employee ID cards for workplace access—allowing you to enjoy seeing your favorite character light up in different situations. Each set is priced at 1,980 JPY (tax included). Pre-orders are open until February 26, 2025, at 11:00 PM JST on Premium Bandai (Bancolle! - BANDAI FASHION COLLECTION -), with shipping scheduled for April 2025. Check the product page for more details. My Hero Academia PIICA + Clear Pass Case [New Illustrations] (All 6 Types) Price: 1,980 JPY (tax included) Pre-order Deadline: February 26, 2025, 11:00 PM JST Estimated Delivery: April 2025 Features: Built-in LED / No Batteries Required Variations: 6 types Materials: LED bulbs ×3 / Card body: PC Printed film surface: PET Dimensions (approx.): PIICA Card: 85 × 53.5 × 1.2 mm Clear Pass Case: 101.5 × 59.7 × 4 mm (C) Horikoshi Kouhei / Shueisha, My Hero Academia Production Committee
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“My Hero Academia” Deku, Bakugo and other Characters Show Up on T-Shirts! Pop-Up Stores Opening in Harajuku and Osaka on August 2
A pop-up store for the TV anime "My Hero Academia" titled "MY HERO ACADEMIA ‘T-shirts! T-shirts!!’" has been confirmed. It will open on August 2, 2024, at the BASE YARD TOKYO Harajuku store and the Abeno Q’s Mall store, with other locations to follow. "My Hero Academia," created by Horikoshi Kohei and serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump," is a popular superhero action manga. The TV anime is currently in its seventh season, and the latest movie, "My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next," is set for release. The pop-up store "MY HERO ACADEMIA ‘T-shirts! T-shirts!!’" features visuals themed around “T-shirt Showdown!” with new artwork showcasing characters like the protagonist Deku (cv: Izuku Midoriya), Bakugo Katsuki, Uraraka Ochaco, and villains Shigaraki Tomura, Dabi, and Toga Himiko in various stylish T-shirt designs. Original novelties will also be available. Starting August 2, the first limited-edition "KV Art Cards" will be given away with purchases of qualifying merchandise totaling 2,000 yen (tax included). The second limited-edition "Original Art Cards" will be available starting September 12. Each customer can receive up to 10 cards of each type, with no combined receipts accepted. Supplies are limited and will be distributed while they last. TV anime "My Hero Academia" Pop-Up Store "MY HERO ACADEMIA ‘T-shirts! T-shirts!!’" will be held at BASE YARD TOKYO Harajuku store and Abeno Q’s Mall store from August 2. [MY HERO ACADEMIA SPECIAL POPUP “T-shirts! T-shirts!!”] BASE YARD TOKYO Harajuku Store Dates: August 2, 2024 (Friday) – October 10, 2024 (Thursday) Location: 2F Akita Building, 6-12-22 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo BASE YARD TOKYO Abeno Q’s Mall Store Dates: August 2, 2024 (Friday) – January 9, 2025 (Thursday) Location: 1F Abeno Q’s Mall, 1-6-1 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka (C) Horikoshi Kohei / Shueisha・My Hero Academia Production Committee