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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 ), 25548 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 ), 23761 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 ), 22238 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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“Obocchama-kun” Booms in India After Nearly 30 Years! A New Series is in a Surprising Co-Production by Japan and India!
A new series of the legendary gag anime "Obocchama-kun" is set to be produced in India, where the series has seen a resurgence in popularity after nearly 30 years, and will be broadcast nationwide next spring. With the approval of Kobayashi Yoshinori, the author of the original manga, the series will be co-produced by TV Asahi and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI). "Obocchama-kun" is a gag anime series based on the manga by Kobayashi Yoshinori that was serialized in Monthly CoroCoro Comic from 1986. It aired on the TV Asahi network from 1989 to 1992 and depicted the "splendid and turbulent days" of Obo Chama, the heir to the Obo Zaibatsu, a world-renowned tycoon, who transfers to an elite school for the children of wealthy families. The series was a huge hit, thanks to its over-the-top scale and gags, as well as Chama's unique "Chama-go" language, such as "Oha yogurt" and "Sonna banana." Nearly 30 years later, the series has gained popularity on kids' channels in India, leading to calls for a new season. The new series was initiated thanks to this passionate request from India and Kobayashi's approval. TV Asahi and SPNI have teamed up to co-produce 26 episodes of 22 minutes each (52 episodes of 11 minutes each). The new series is scheduled to air on SPNI's kids' channel SONY YAY! throughout India next year. The scripts will be written by Shin-Ei Animation, a TV Asahi group company that previously worked on the Japanese version of "Obocchama-kun," and the animation will be produced in India. The studios are working hard to combine the creative strengths of both countries to produce new episodes. A world premiere screening of "Obocchama-kun" was held on October 21 at MIPCOM 2024, the world's largest international market for television and video content, held in Cannes, France. After a screening of select episodes from the new series, a talk session was held with SPNI, TV Asahi, and Indian animation studio Green Gold Animation. Media representatives from around the world enjoyed the unique Chama world and showed great interest in the production of the new series, which was initiated by the voices of children from India. The world premiere was a great success. Further excitement is expected for "Obocchama-kun" with the new series. "Obocchama-kun" Production Overview Title: "Obocchama-kun" Episodes: 26 episodes of 22 minutes each (52 episodes of 11 minutes each) Original Manga: Kobayashi Yoshinori Production: TV Asahi (C) 1986 Yoshinori Kobayashi/TV Asahi
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“Crayon Shin-chan” the origin of the latest movie!? The friendship episode of Shinnosuke and Kazama-kun will be revealed on TV
In “Crayon Shin-chan” episode broadcast on September 4, 2021, the monumental episode broadcast 15 years ago(in 2006) titled, “My Heart is Elite”, went on-air. This is the famous episode, which focused on the friendship between Shinnosuke and Kazama-kun, which is one of the important themes in the latest movie “Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkazu Academy”. “Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkazu Academy” depicts Shinnosuke, Kazama-kun, Nene-chan, Masao-kun, and Bo-chan entering and going on the adventure in the super elite school called “Private Tenka Touitsu Kasukabe Academy”. What gains a lot of attention especially on social media is the friendship between Shinnosuke and Kazama-kun, and the comments and posts said, “The story is wonderful in a way it neatly depicts the friendship between Shinnosuke and Kazama-kun”, “Kazama-kun’s thought is so painful that it made me cry at the end”, and “My heart got ‘warmer’ after watching the friendship of Kasukabe Defense Force, Shin-chan, and Kazama-kun”. The most impressive line in the movie is when Kazama-kun said, “(Shinnosuke’s) Heart is elite”. This line originally comes from the TV anime episode, “My Heart is Elite”, which is also depicted in the original manga as well. While Shinnosuke fools around and others around him are at the mercy of his unexpected actions, Kazama-kun has the strong mind of an elite as a kindergarten student. They seem to repel against another, like oil and water, and it seems mysterious to be always together, but the reason could be found in the episode, “My Heart is Elite”. The episode of Shinnosuke’s innocent optimism and kindness helping Kazama-kun received strong responses from the audience 15 years ago when it went on-air. The episode told “the importance of friendship” through interactions of Shinnosuke and Kazama-kun, and this episode certainly will hit the hearts of the people regardless of the generations, especially because we cannot see each other easily in these days. The episode of the TV anime “Crayon Shin-chan” on September 4, 2021 was on-air with following 3 episodes: “Bo-chan is Hiding Something”, “My Dad Goes to Work with Private Outfit”, and “My Heart is Elite”. TV Anime “Crayon Shin-chan” © Usui Yoshito/Futaba-sha, Shin-Ei, TV Asahi, ADK 2021
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“Crayon Shin-chan” The Mysterious “Let’s Enjoy Summer Vacation Together SP” Has Been Announced! Episodes With Himitsu-chan
"Crayon Shin-chan: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkazu Academy" is in theaters since July 30, 2021. In connection with this full-fledged mystery, it was announced that "Crayon Shin-chan Ora to Natsuyasumi Shina-i SP" (Let's Enjoy Summer Vacation Together) will be broadcast on TV Asahi franchized channels from 11:00 am to 11:40 am on August 7. "Ora to Natsuyasumi Shina-i SP" is a separate slot from the regular broadcast that starts from 4:30 pm and will feature 3 mysterious episodes "Camp e Ikuzo", "Himitsu-chan to Shoubud Dazo", and "Himitsu-chan wa Tomodachi Dazo", which were broadcast in 2015. The episodes depict Shinnosuke's interaction with Himitsu-chan, an elusive girl he meets when he went camping with his family. The story is sweet, sour, and nostalgic while leaving a mysterious aftertaste about Himitsu-chan's existence. Himitsu-chan is played by Ootani Ikue, who's well known as Pikachu in "Pokémon" and Tony Tony Chopper in "One Piece". Be sure to check out Fushigi-chan, the girl who became a hot topic with her mysterious cuteness back in 2015. "Ora to Natsuyasumi Shina-i SP" is broadcast on Asahi TV channels from 11:00 am to 11:40 am on August 7. The regular broadcast on the same day, which starts at 4:30 pm, will feature 3 episodes: "Chokobi no Koujou Kengaku Dazo", "Kaachan no Gokigen wo Toruzo", and "Goukai Sakka to Sales Lady Dazo". (C) Usui Yoshito / Futabasha, Shinei, TV Asahi, ADK