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Best Eevee Evolution Ranking [Japan Poll]

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pokemon eevee evolutions
pokemon eevee evolutions

What You Need to Know:

  • If the latest polls on Japanese sites are anything to go by, Pokémon fans are still alive and kicking, and more than willing to rank their favourite pocket monsters in preparation for the upcoming Sun and Moon!
  • This time, Goo Ranking held an online poll to find out which of the Eevee evolutions - or Eeveelutions, if you will - Japanese fans think are the strongest.
  • So which type of evolution did Japan rank as the most useful for their Pokémon team? Where did your favourite rank? Let's find out the results!

Top 9 - Top 6


9. Leafeon (Grass Type) / 73 votes

8. Glaceon (Ice Type) / 113 votes

7. Vaporeon (Water Type) / 115 votes

6. Flareon (Fire Type) / 125 votes


Top 5 - Top 1


5. Eevee (Normal Type)

[imgOverlaySmall img='pokemon eevee' text="145 votes" text_position=""]

4. Jolteon (Electric Type)

[imgOverlaySmall img='Pokemon Jolteon' text="227 votes" text_position=""]

3. Umbreon (Dark Type)

[imgOverlaySmall img='pokemon umbreon' text="237 votes" text_position=""]

2. Sylveon (Fairy Type)

[imgOverlaySmall img='pokemon sylveon' text="239 votes" text_position=""]

1. Espeon (Psychic Type)

[imgOverlaySmall img='pokemon espeon' text="243 votes" text_position=""]

Source: Goo Ranking


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Yes! Espeon for the win! What's the pretty pink fairy doing at number two, though?" image="bee-surprised1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Hey, Sylveon is cute! I expected Flareon to be higher, though... Ahh, now I want to play Pokémon again!" image="honey-happy5"]

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New Cardcaptor Sakura Anime Announced!

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Cardcaptor Sakura wallpaper
Cardcaptor Sakura wallpaper

What You Need to Know:

  • Last month, we brought you the news that a sequel to the Cardcaptor Sakura manga will be starting this summer.
  • Now, it's been revealed in the latest volume of Nakayoshi manga magazine that a new anime project is also underway for the classic magical girl series!
  • Not much is known about what form the new anime will take, but we'll be back with more details as soon as they're revealed! In the meantime, check out the Japanese fan opinions on the new Cardcaptor Sakura below.
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new cardcaptor sakura magazine announcement

Source: Yaraon

Reactions Around the Web

If they change the cast, we riot
I won't forgive them if Sakura's voice changes.
Sakura Tange's voice is seriously sexy nowadays, though... Not sure how that would work
The original anime ended so perfectly, though...
This is probably just gonna end up like Sailor Moon

[balloon_speech align="left" text="I had a feeling this would happen when the new manga was announced! How exciting!" image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="If the new Cardcaptor Sakura is anything like the latest Sailor Moon Crystal, I'll be so happy! Ahh!!" image="honey-happy5"]
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Koe no Katachi Movie Cast & 2nd Visual Revealed!

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koe no katachi
koe no katachi

What You Need to Know:

  • It's been over half a year since it was first announced that Yoshitoki Ooima's shoujo drama manga would be getting an anime movie under KyoAni.
  • Now, the main cast has been revealed. Deaf heroine Shouko Nishimiya will be played by Saori Hayami (Shinoa Hiiragi from Owari no Seraph) and former bully Shouya Ishida will be played by Miyu Irino (Todomatsu from Osomatsu-san.)
  • The second poster for the film has also been released - check it out below!
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koe no katachi teaser 2

Source: Yaraon

Reactions Around the Web

A Koe no Katachi anime? Miyu-kun?? Hayamin?? Am I dreaming???
Knowing Hayamin will be in it is really reassuring!
I can't be the only one who can only see Totty when it's Irino voicing a character...
They've played it so safe with the casting it's not even interesting anymore
Doesn't Hayami sound a bit old now to be voicing high schoolers?

[balloon_speech align="left" text="How dare they insult a goddess of voice acting! Hayamin will definitely prove you all wrong!" image="bee-surprised2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Omg I hope Miyu-kun's voice is different enough in this that I don't imagine Totty!" image="honey-happy4"]
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Top 10 Love Stories in Anime [Japan Poll]

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ore monogatari  wallpaper

What You Need to Know:

  • What's anime without a good love story? Romantic relationships are such a popular theme in anime that we recently made our own recommendations list! Make sure to check it out and compare it with Japanese fans' thoughts.
  • So, which anime love stories melted otaku hearts across Japan? To find out, Charapedia held an online poll from May 12 to 18, with most of the respondents being under 30 years old.
  • But do you agree with their selections? And how does this ranking measure up against ours? No time to waste, let's check out the results!
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Top 10 - Top 6


10. Nagi no Asukara / 210 votes

9. Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! / 212 votes

8. Akagami no Shirayuki-hime / 214 votes

7. Hachimitsu to Clover / 241 votes

6. Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. / 249 votes


Top 5 - Top 1


5. Ore Monogatari!!

[imgOverlaySmall img='ore monogatari' text="279 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 24 " aired=" April 2015 - September 2015"]

Synopsis

With his muscular build and tall stature, Takeo Gouda is not exactly your average high school freshman. However, behind his intimidating appearance hides a heart of gold, and he is considered a hero by the boys for his courage and chivalry. Unfortunately, these traits do not help much with his love life. As if his looks are not enough to scare the opposite sex away, Takeo's cool and handsome best friend and constant companion Makoto Sunakawa easily steals the hearts of the female students—including every girl Takeo has ever liked. When Takeo gallantly saves cute and angelic Rinko Yamato from being molested, he falls in love with her instantly, but suspects that she might be interested in Sunakawa. With his own love for Yamato continuing to bloom, Takeo unselfishly decides to act as her cupid, even as he yearns for his own love story. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

4. Sword Art Online

[imgOverlaySmall img='Sword Art Online (sao)' text="324 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 25 " aired=" July 2012 to December 2012"]

Synopsis

In the year 2022, virtual reality has progressed by leaps and bounds, and a massive online role-playing game called Sword Art Online (SAO) is launched. With the aid of "NerveGear" technology, players can control their avatars within the game using nothing but their own thoughts. Kazuto Kirigaya, nicknamed "Kirito," is among the lucky few enthusiasts who get their hands on the first shipment of the game. He logs in to find himself, with ten-thousand others, in the scenic and elaborate world of Aincrad, one full of fantastic medieval weapons and gruesome monsters. However, in a cruel turn of events, the players soon realize they cannot log out; the game's creator has trapped them in his new world until they complete all one hundred levels of the game. In order to escape Aincrad, Kirito will now have to interact and cooperate with his fellow players. Some are allies, while others are foes, like Asuna Yuuki, who commands the leading group attempting to escape from the ruthless game. To make matters worse, Sword Art Online is not all fun and games: if they die in Aincrad, they die in real life. Kirito must adapt to his new reality, fight for his survival, and hopefully break free from his virtual hell. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

3. Clannad

[imgOverlaySmall img='Clannad dvd' text="329 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 23 " aired=" October 2007 to March 2008 "]

Synopsis

Tomoya Okazaki is a delinquent who finds life dull and believes he'll never amount to anything. Along with his friend Sunohara, he skips school and plans to waste his high school days away. One day while walking to school, Tomoya passes a young girl muttering quietly to herself. Without warning she exclaims "Anpan!" (a popular Japanese food) which catches Tomoya's attention. He soon discovers the girl's name is Nagisa Furukawa and that she exclaims things she likes in order to motivate herself. Nagisa claims they are now friends, but Tomoya walks away passing the encounter off as nothing. However, Tomoya finds he is noticing Nagisa more and more around school. Eventually he concedes and befriends her. Tomoya learns Nagisa has been held back a year due to a severe illness and that her dream is to revive the school's drama club. Claiming he has nothing better to do, he decides to help her achieve this goal along with the help of four other girls. As Tomoya spends more time with the girls, he learns more about them and their problems. As he attempts to help each girl overcome her respective obstacle, he begins to realize life isn't as dull as he once thought. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

2. Toradora!

[imgOverlaySmall img='Toradora' text="402 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 25 " aired=" October 2008 to March 2009"]

Synopsis

Ryuuji Takasu is a gentle high school student with a love for housework; but in contrast to his kind nature, he has an intimidating face that often gets him labeled as a delinquent. On the other hand is Taiga Aisaka, a small, doll-like student, who is anything but a cute and fragile girl. Equipped with a wooden katana and feisty personality, Taiga is known throughout the school as the "Palmtop Tiger." One day, an embarrassing mistake causes the two students to cross paths. Ryuuji discovers that Taiga actually has a sweet side: she has a crush on the popular vice president, Yuusaku Kitamura, who happens to be his best friend. But things only get crazier when Ryuuji reveals that he has a crush on Minori Kushieda—Taiga's best friend! Toradora! is a romantic comedy that follows this odd duo as they embark on a quest to help each other with their respective crushes, forming an unlikely alliance in the process. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

1. Kimi ni Todoke

[imgOverlaySmall img='Kimi ni Todoke dvd' text=" 594 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 25 " aired=" October 2009 to March 2010"]

Synopsis

Kuronuma Sawako is completely misunderstood by her classmates. Her timid and sweet demeanor is often mistaken for malicious behavior. This is due to her resemblance to the ghost girl from "The Ring," which has led her peers to give her the nickname Sadako. Longing to make friends and live a normal life, she is naturally drawn to Kazehaya Shouta, the most popular guy in class, whose "100% refreshing" personality earns him great admiration from Sawako. So when Kazehaya starts talking to her, maybe there is hope for the friendships Sawako has always longed for. Maybe... there is even a little hope for some romance in her future. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

Source: Charapedia


[balloon_speech align="left" text="This is quite different from our list, huh? Kimi ni Todoke won by a landslide, too!" image="bee-happy2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="I'm not surprised, Sawako and Kazehaya's relationship is soooo cute! I'm surprised SAO beat Monogatari though?" image="honey-annoyed"]

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Top 10 Female Seiyuu Who Calm & Soothe You [Japan Poll]

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Kana Hanazawa Seiyuu
Kana Hanazawa Seiyuu

What You Need to Know:

  • When you watch anime, sometimes you hear people speak that mellow you out and give you a sense of tranquility.
  • That can be for anyone regardless of gender but Japanese readers were asked by animate times to tell them what famle seiyuu they found calmed and soothed them. To be quite honest, it's quite a surprise!
  • Well, #2 will be a bit shocking as she was beat out by #1. There is also a four way tie! Take a look below and be surprised yourself!

Top 9 - Top 6


10. Mai Fuchigami / Miho Nishizumi from Girls und Panzer & Nagisa Shiota from Assassination Classroom

6. Aya Uchida / Kotori Minami from Love Live! School Idol Project & Kaede Furutani from Yuru Yuri series

6. Maaya Uchida / Koito Minase from Musaigen no Phantom World & Hyori Iki from Noragami series

6. Ayana Taketasu / Koneko Toujo from Highschool DxD series & Kirino Kousaka from Oreno Imouto wa Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai! Series

6. Aoi Yuuki / Kayo Hinazuki from Boku Dake ga Inai Machi & Madoka Kaname from Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica


Top 5 - Top 1


3. Saori Hayami (Miyuki Shiba from Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei & Urara Shiraishi from Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo)

[imgOverlaySmall img='Saori Hayami' text="" text_position=""]

3. Ayane Sakura (Kokoa Hoto from Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka? & MIka Shimotsuki from Psycho-Pass)

[imgOverlaySmall img='AyaneSakura' text="" text_position=""]

3. Inori Minase (Chino Kafuu from Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka & Rem(Blue) from Re: Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai no Seikatsu)

[imgOverlaySmall img='Inori Minase' text="" text_position=""]

2. Kana Hanazawa (Anri Sonohara from Durarara!! & Hana Midorikawa from Prison School)

[imgOverlaySmall img='Kana Hanazawa Seiyuu' text="" text_position=""]

1. Ai Kayano (Saori Takebe from Girls und Panzer & Muginami from Rinne no Lagrange)

[imgOverlaySmall img='AiKayano' text="" text_position=""]

Source: Yaraon


[balloon_speech align="left" text="But.. I... I mean... Kana-yan... how, how could you... you were supposed to win... Maybe... you're not who I thought you were... LONG LIVE NEW WAIFU AI KAYANO!" image="bee-surprised2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Are you okay Bee-kun? Whaaaaaat?!? There's two ties! Japanese fans do not play around!" image="honey-surprised2"] [balloon_speech align="left" text="Ahhhh Saori Hayami is so talented! I love her voice!" image="mo-happy3"]

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Live Action Movie Confirmed!

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JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Diamond Wa Kudakenai Wallpaper
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Diamond Wa Kudakenai Wallpaper

What You Need to Know:

  • Today it was confirmed that Jojo's Bizarre Adventure will be getting a live action movie. To sweeten the deal, it will not be one movie, but three movies!
  • Joutarou Kuujou will be played by Kento Yamazaki (pictured below).
  • While it's super exciting, fans are going to have to wait a bit as the first movie is not planned for release until 2018! What are your thoughts about Kento playing Joutarou and a live action adaptation?
Kento yamazaki

Source: My Game News Flash

Reactions Around the Web

That's it. I'm off this mortal coil.
S T O P
Save me.
Are they stupid?
The fans are so powerful. That's why this is getting three movies!

[balloon_speech align="left" text="While I am happy for a live action, why are they using a prettyboy actor like Kento? They need someone with really robust features." image="honey-shocked1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="You see Honey-chan, it's all about how he is portrayed. The sublime characterstics of his features will emulate a truly epic performance. Or a horrible one. That is up to what the actor himself will do." image="bee-jerk"] [balloon_speech align="left" text="Don't you make fun of him Bee-kun! I think he will do a great job!" image="mo-angry2"]
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Video Market Anime Streaming Charts [Weekly Ranking 05/29/2016]

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jojo diamond
jojo diamond

What You Need to Know:

  • It's time for the fun to begin! Welcome to the Sunday Streaming charts courtesy of Video Market!
  • While it is not the absolute source of what is popular in Japan because polls will sometimes shock us all, Video Market has over 120000 titles in it's database. This makes it a good indicator of what anime Japanese people are watching!
  • This week is a bit different as spring seems to finally be getting a good footing! Re: Zero is here to stay while Hundred has disappeared! Check it out below!
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Top 10 - Top 6


10. Ansatsu Kyoushitsu 2nd Season New!

9. Terra Formarrs New!

8. Sailor Moon R New!

7. Star of the Giants (Episode 101-182)New!

6. Netoge no Yome wa Onnanoko Janai to Omotta?


Top 5 - Top 1


5. Kingdom 2nd Season New!

[imgOverlaySmall img='Kingdom 2nd Season' text="" text_position=""]

4.JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable

[imgOverlaySmall img='jojo diamond' text="" text_position=""]

3. Sailor Moon Crystal 3rd Season

[imgOverlaySmall img='Sailor Moon Crystal Death Busters Visual' text="" text_position=""]

2. Re:Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

[imgOverlaySmall img='Re.Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekaikseikatsu Cover Spring 2016 dvd' text="" text_position=""]

1. Macross Delta Same

[imgOverlaySmall img='macross delta' text="" text_position=""]

Source: Video Market


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Macross Delta is number one YET AGAIN! Singing Space Waifus sing their way into your heart with cool fighting robots!~~~" image="bee-music"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="The top 4 are all Spring Shows! Wow! That is awesome!" image="honey-surprised2"]
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FullMetal Alchemist Live Action Movie Envy Revealed

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Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood wallpaper
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood wallpaper

What You Need to Know:

  • Unless you have been living under a rock for the last couple of months, you should know by now that FullMetal Alchemist is getting a Live Action Movie.
  • While it has been met with a mixed response, it's moving forward as last week the revealed photos of a few of the major cast members after announcing the cast a few weeks before that. Well today, it has been announced who will be playing one of the Deadly Sins in the Movie.
  • Playing the role of Envy will be Kanata Hongou! Kanata is a successful model and actor who also appeared in the Shingeki no Kyojin movie as well! We have gotten our hands on a picture of both Kanata Hongou and Envy. What do you think? Will he do a good job? Are you looking forward to the movie?
Kanata Hongou Envy Fullmetal Alchemist Envy Fullmetal Alchemist.

Source: Hachima Kikou

Reactions Around the Web

I think this will be okay because he kinda looks like Envy.
Who?
This is just turning into a giant cosplay party.
I really just want to see who is going to play Alphonse
Ah he was good in the GANTZ live action.

[balloon_speech align="left" text="I mean I am not saying that I can't see it, but I also don't entirely endorse this actor in this role." image="bee-surprised1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="He was good in GANTZ. This I can agree with. But rather than Japanese news sources posting names, they should be shoing us what these characters will look like in their roles!" image="honey-thinking"]
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Top 10 Twins Anime [Japan Poll]

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Kiss x Sis wallpaper
Kiss x Sis wallpaper

What You Need to Know:

  • Sometimes less is more. Unless you are getting two characters who look the same! Why do they look the same though?
  • Oh right! They are twins! Usually in anime, twins are set up to look like they are complete opposites so that way, while they have that bond, they are different. Much like the real life version, some look nothing alike, and others look identical!
  • Akiba souken asked it's readers what were the best twin anime and got some very interesting answers. You'll have to keep reading to find out more!

Top 10 - Top 6


10. Onegai! Twins / 5 votes

8. Fuakoi Alternative / 6 votes

8. BLOOD+ / 6 votes

7. Fushigiboshi no Futagohime / 13 votes

6. Daker than black -Ryuusei no Gemini- / 16 votes


Top 5 - Top 1


5. Maria†Holic!

[imgOverlaySmall img='Maria Holic dvd' text="17 votes" text_position=""]

4. Yosuga no Sora

[imgOverlaySmall img='yosuganosora dvd' text="22 votes" text_position=""]

3. Touch

[imgOverlaySmall img='touch dvd' text="30 votes" text_position=""]

2. Kissxsis

[imgOverlaySmall img='kiss x sis dvd' text="40 votes" text_position=""]

1. Ao no Exorcist

[imgOverlaySmall img='Ao no Exorcist dvd' text="60 votes" text_position=""]

Source: Akiba Souken


[balloon_speech align="left" text="What is this show in #3?!? Sounds like a nice raunchy ecchi series like Kissxsis. I think I need to go see it now. Kinda surprised Sousei no Onmyouji is not on here." image="bee-prev"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Ahhhhhhh Maria Holic!!! That show was so funny I almost peed myself every time I watched it. It makes sense though that Ao no Exorcist tops this list. I mean... That was the first show I thought of!" image="honey-detective"]

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Anime Music Mondays Oricon Anime Chart Ranking [05/30/2016]

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Music Anime Feature
Music Anime Feature

What You Need to Know:

  • Beat the doldrums of Mondays with a fresh new song!
  • That's right! It's Monday and fresh from the Oricon Charts in Japan are the anime singles that have ranked in the weekly top 30 singles across all of Japan!
  • We see quite a shuffle as the bottom four have all been replaced with new songs! Love Live! Sunshine!!'s promo singles are still holding on much like Chicken Line by SKE48. Take a look below and find a new song you'll love!

Top Songs and Shows!

9. Koi ni Naritai by AQUARIUM Aquors (Single for Live Live! Sunshine!! ) (26th)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE4GzSihmy4&w=560&h=315]

8. High Free Spirits by TrySail (Haifuri OP) (20th)

Trysail High Free Spirits haifuri

7. ninelie EP by Aimer (Koutetsujou no Kabaneri ED) (19th)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB-I0MmtHOU&w=560&h=315]

6. Genki Zenkai DAY!DAY!DAY! by CYaRon! (Love Live! Sunshine!! Promo Unit.) ( 15th)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-YMy0f-KXM&w=560&h=315]

5. Chicken LINE by SKE48 (PriPara Mi~nna no Akogare♪ Let's Go ☆ PriPara Main Song) (14th)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWGZUFqYxj0?list=PLuC57CU6y1zaBQ2rvSVpnYjayiV7RDyVM&w=560&h=315]

4. Ichido Dake no Koi Nara/ Lun ga Pikatto Hikattara by Walkure (Macross Delta OP) (12th)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mzsD2rfR94&w=560&h=315]

3. ONE-SIDED LOVE by Sonar Pocket (Nijiro Days OP)(10th)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i5j0sZWaCY&w=560&h=315]

2. High Touch Memory by Yui Ogura (Cardfight Vanguard G Stride Gate-Hen OP)(9th)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYv9JVzACwk?list=PLszZqc9SELRtZk1UrhZXUbyfJFV0I16eE&w=560&h=315]

1. Melody by Pile (Kyoukai no Rinne OP) (5th)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM6gimh12f0&w=560&h=315]

Source: Oricon Ranking Charts


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Pile topped this list?1? Why?!? She sounds terrible! But glad to see Walkure still here." image="bee-surprised1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="One Sided Love! One Sided Love! Yaaaaaaaaaaaassssssss! This will be on loop for weeks!" image="honey-music"] [balloon_speech align="left" text="Trysail is still here! I'm so happy to see them doing well!" image="mo-happy4"]

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Top 10 Light Novel Ranking [Weekly Charts 05/31/2016]

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ReZero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu wallpaper
ReZero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu wallpaper

What You Need to Know:

  • It's Tuesday, and you know what that means - it's time for our weekly light novel ranking based on the Oricon charts!
  • Last week we saw a total overhaul in popularity, but how are things looking now seven days later?
  • So which are the top ten light novels at the moment in Japan? Are you reading any of them, or do you want to? Find out below!
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Top 10 - Top 6


10. Kokuhaku Yokou Renshuu Series

9. Only Sense Online

8. Oda Nobuna no Yabou: Zenkoku-hen

7. Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!

6. Sword Art Online


Top 5 - Top 1


5. Date A Live II

Date A Live II

4. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei SS

Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei SS Light Novel

3. Boukyaku Tantei Series

Boukyaku Tantei Series

2. Re: Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

re zero 1

1. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteru darou ka?

Danmachi Light Novel 10

Source: Oricon


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Woot, DanMachi made it to number one! Re:Zero's shot up in the rankings, too!" image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Kokuhaku Yokou Renshuu is back, too! But I've never heard of Boukyaku Tantei, I wonder what it's like?" image="honey-thinking"]

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Rock Musical Bleach Cast Visuals Revealed!

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rock musical bleach

What You Need to Know:

  • Back in April, it was announced that Rock Musical Bleach, the popular stage show adaptation of Tite Kubo's internationally popular manga, would be coming back for the first time in four years.
  • Now, the cast has been revealed - and whether for better or for worse, there have been some major changes!
  • Check out the visuals and cast information below and let us know what you think!
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rock musical bleach ichigo Ichigo Kurosaki: Akira Takano rock musical bleach rukia Rukia Kuchiki: Chihiro Kai rock musical bleach renji Renji Abarai: Tsubasa Sakiyama rock musical bleach gin Gin Ichimaru: Kousuke Asuma rock musical bleach izuru Izuru Kira: Kento rock musical bleach unohana Retsu Unohana: Yuka Hirata rock musical bleach hanatarou Hanatarou Yamada: Shinichi Hashimoto

Source: Natalie

[balloon_speech align="left" text="Ok but can we talk about how adorable this Rukia is?" image="bee-love"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Ichigo looks really good, too... But no one will ever beat Tatsuya Isaka in my eyes!" image="honey-happy5"]
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Walkure Announce Second Single!

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Walkure Macross Delta
Walkure Macross Delta

What You Need to Know:

  • Super talented unit Walkure made up of Seiyuu have quickly announced their next single in lieu of the album release in July, and the Live concert tour coming up!
  • Titled "Zettai Reido Θ Novatic" it will go on sale on August 10th! So if you like supporting your singing space waifus, be sure to get the single on itunes or google play! As a side note their debut single "Ichido Dake no Koi Nara/ Rune ga Pikatto Hikattara" debuted at Number three on the oricon chart and has sold tens of thousands of copies!
  • For your reference, the members of Walkure (pictured below) are Junna(Mikumo) in purple, Minori Suzuki (Freyja) in Red, Kiyono Yasuno (Kaname) in Yellow (center), Nao Touyama (Reina) in Green, and Nozomi Nishida (Makina) in Pink.
Walkure Macross Delta

Source: AnimeAnime


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Singing space waifus do it again! I'm glad at least they can sing well. The dancing is a bit, but then again, they are Seiyuu and not trained singers." image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="I think they are all so cute! It's hard to imagine that JUNNA is only 15! Wow! She does great as Mikumo." image="honey-happy5"]
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Isshuukan Friends Live Action New Cast Announced

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Isshuukan Friends
Isshuukan Friends

What You Need to Know:

  • It's been quite a while since it was first revealed that shoujo series Isshuukan Friends, or One Week Friends in English, would be getting a live action movie.
  • The cast for the main couple had already been revealed, but now the rest of the cast has been made known - check them out below!
  • The film won't be coming until February 2017 and we're still waiting for a PV, so if you're a Isshuukan Friends fan, make sure to keep an eye out for future updates!
ishhuukan friends one week friends movie Kento Yamazaki as Yuuki Hase and Haruna Kawaguchi as Kaori Fujimiya isshuukan friends one week friends movie cast Shuuhei Uesugi as Hajime Kujou Haori Takahashi as Saki Yamagishi Shigeyuki Totsugi as Jun Inoue Sayuri Kokushou as Shiho Fujimiya Seika Furuhata as Mayu Kondou Masahiro Koumoto as Takayuki Fujimiya

Source: Anime Anime


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Yamazaki strikes again! Also, doesn't Uesugi look a little old to be playing Kujou?" image="bee-surprised2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="He's only 24! But I'm really interested to see how they'll cover the series in a film! Bring on the feels!" image="honey-happy4"]
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Donten ni Warau Movie in the Works

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DontenniWarau-EP001-EP002-003

What You Need to Know:

  • It has been announced on the cover of the fifth volume of Rengoku ni Warau, the prequel to Donten ni Warau, that the popular manga-turned-anime will be getting a live-action movie adaptation.
  • The stage play adaptation of Donten ni Warau is currently enjoying popularity with fans of the original work, but it seems many are worried about the future movie - check out their comments below!
  • No other details have been revealed at this point, but we'll be back with new information as soon as it's released. Until then, let us know what you think in the comments!
donten ni warau movie announcement

Source: Nijimen

Reactions Around the Web

Please don't cast anyone from Johnny's. Anything but that
If they're going to do this I want them to cast actors who actually fit the characters' image, not just popular actors or Johnny's members...
Please stop
The anime ended so well, I never thought they'd make a movie... Especially as it's not exactly geared towards live action?
They could just film and air the stage play...

[balloon_speech align="left" text="I can see the fans' fears coming true... I bet you any money Kento Yamazaki will be cast as Tenka!" image="bee-happy2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="No... Please, anything but that! I really hope they do the original work justice, the anime was so well done!" image="honey-shocked1"]
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Top 10 Teen Anime [Japan Poll]

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hibike euphonium sound euphonium wallpaper
hibike euphonium sound euphonium wallpaper

What You Need to Know:

  • A lot of anime revolve around teenage characters, whether they're riding robots to save the earth or going through typical teenager drama in a slice-of-life series.
  • With this in mind, Akiba Souken held a poll to find out which anime Japanese fans think best show the glittering youth of teenage life. All in all 2,234 people voted!
  • So which teen anime made the top ten? Would you add anything to the list? Let's find out!

Top 10 - Top 6


10. Hanayamata / 57 votes

9. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time / 94 votes

8. Ace wo Nerae! The Movie / 97 votes

7. Nagi no Asukara / 113 votes

6. Toradora! / 121 votes


Top 5 - Top 1


5. Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.

[imgOverlaySmall img='Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai anohana dvd' text="152 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 11 " aired=" April 2011 - June 2011"]

Synopsis

Jinta Yadomi is peacefully living as a recluse, spending his days away from school and playing video games at home instead. One hot summer day, his childhood friend, Meiko "Menma" Honma, appears and pesters him to grant a forgotten wish. He pays her no mind, which annoys her, but he doesn't really care. After all, Menma already died years ago. At first, Jinta thinks that he is merely hallucinating due to the summer heat, but he is later on convinced that what he sees truly is the ghost of Menma. Jinta and his group of childhood friends grew apart after her untimely death, but they are drawn together once more as they try to lay Menma's spirit to rest. Re-living their pain and guilt, will they be able to find the strength to help not only Menma move on—but themselves as well? (Source: MAL Rewrite)

4. Tari Tari

[imgOverlaySmall img='Tari Tari DVD' text="216 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" July 2012 to September 2012"]

Synopsis

At Shirahamazaka High School, a special recital is held every year in which music students are able to showcase their talents in front of professionals and other prestigious guests. A third year, Konatsu Miyamoto desperately wants to sing in her last high school recital, but because she screwed up the year before, the vice principal has barred her from participating. That's when Konatsu comes up with a new plan to get involved; instead of joining the official choir, she'll form her own singing club with her friends! Unfortunately this proves to be harder than she imagined. Her friend Wakana Sakai, has given up on singing, for one, and Konatsu needed more than just two members. With only a month left until the recital, will Konatsu be able to find enough members for her club and actually be ready to sing at one of the most important events of the school year and graduate without regrets? (Source: MAL)

3. Sound! Euphonium

[imgOverlaySmall img='Hibike! Euphonium' text="305 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" April 2015 to July 2015 "]

Synopsis

After swearing off music due to an incident at the middle school regional brass band competition, euphonist Kumiko Oumae enters high school hoping for a fresh start. As fate would have it, she ends up being surrounded by people with an interest in the high school brass band. Kumiko finds the motivation she needs to make music once more with the help of her bandmates, some of whom are new like novice tubist Hazuki Katou; veteran contrabassist Sapphire Kawashima; and band vice president and fellow euphonist Asuka Tanaka. Others are old friends, like Kumiko's childhood friend and hornist-turned-trombonist Shuuichi Tsukamoto, and trumpeter and bandmate from middle school, Reina Kousaka. However, in the band itself, chaos reigns supreme. Despite their intention to qualify for the national band competition, as they currently are, just competing in the local festival will be a challenge—unless the new band advisor Noboru Taki does something about it. From the studio that animated Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu, Kyoto Animation's Hibike! Euphonium is a fresh and musical take on the slice-of-life staple that is the high school student's struggle to deal with their past, find romance, and realize their dreams and aspirations. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
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2. Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso

[imgOverlaySmall img='shigatsu wa kimi no uso dvd' text="387 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 22 " aired=" October 2014 to March 2015"]

Synopsis

Music accompanies the path of the human metronome, the prodigious pianist Kousei Arima. But after the passing of his mother, Saki Arima, Kousei falls into a downward spiral, rendering him unable to hear the sound of his own piano. Two years later, Kousei still avoids the piano, leaving behind his admirers and rivals, and lives a colorless life alongside his friends Tsubaki Sawabe and Ryouta Watari. However, everything changes when he meets a beautiful violinist, Kaori Miyazono, who stirs up his world and sets him on a journey to face music again. Based on the manga series of the same name, Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso approaches the story of Kousei's recovery as he discovers that music is more than playing each note perfectly, and a single melody can bring in the fresh spring air of April. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

1. Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru.

[imgOverlaySmall img='Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru dvd' text=" 596 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" April 2013 to June 2013"]

Synopsis

Hachiman Hikigaya is an apathetic high school student with narcissistic and semi-nihilistic tendencies. He firmly believes that joyful youth is nothing but a farce, and everyone who says otherwise is just lying to themselves. In a novel punishment for writing an essay mocking modern social relationships, Hachiman's teacher forces him to join the Volunteer Service Club, a club that aims to extend a helping hand to any student who seeks their support in achieving their goals. With the only other club member being the beautiful ice queen Yukino Yukinoshita, Hachiman finds himself on the front line of other people's problems—a place he never dreamed he would be. As Hachiman and Yukino use their wits to solve many students' problems, will Hachiman's rotten view of society prove to be a hindrance or a tool he can use to his advantage? (Source: MAL Rewrite)

Source: Akiba Souken


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Woah, OreGairu won by a landslide! Well, I guess it's definitely a more accurate portrayal of what it's like being a teenager than most anime?" image="bee-happy2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Some of the anime on this list are so sad, though! Where's all the happy teen anime?" image="honey-cry1"]

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Top 10 Anime Ranking [Weekly Charts 06/01/2016]

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What You Need to Know:

  • That's right, it's that time of the week - time for our Wednesday anime ranking chart! But what's this? It seems something is a little different this week...? That's right, it has a shiny new look!
  • Last week we saw a few series stick around, namely the apparently undefeatable Osomatsu-san... But has Ichimatsu managed to hang on again?
  • Let's find out which Blu-ray discs Japanese fans have been filling their shelves with this week - make sure to let us know if you've been watching any of these series!
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1.

Haikyuu!! Second Season Vol.5

haikyuu second season dvd
2.

Hai to Gensou no Grimgar Vol. 3

hai to gensou no grimgar dvd
3.

Star Wars Rebels Season 1 Complete Set

star wars rebels blu ray
4.

Yuru Yuri San☆Hai! 6 Nendroid Limited Edition

yuru yuri san hai
5.

Fantasy Star Online 2 The Animation 3 1st Limited Edition

fantasy star online 2 bd
6.

Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows Complete Edition

Kanojo to kanojo no neko cover photo
7.

Active Raid Director's Cut Version Vol. 2

Active Raid Director's Cut Version Vol. 2
8.

Dagashi Kashi 3

dagashi kashi 3 bd
9.

Yuru Yuri San☆Hai! 6

yuru yuri san hai
10.

Snow White Movie NEX

snow whote movie NEX

Source: Oricon

[balloon_speech align="left" text="What's this?! There's not a single anime from last week on here? What's going on?!" image="bee-surprised2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Hmm, this seems to happen every once in a while... Haikyuu!! and Yuru Yuri San☆Hai! are comebacks, though!" image="honey-happy1"]
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Atom: The Beginning Anime Announced

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atom the beginning

What You Need to Know:

  • Some anime will live on forever - especially classics such as Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy, also known as Tetsuwan Atom. On top of getting an international adaptation in fall 2017, this little robot is getting yet another Japanese animation!
  • The new anime will be an adaptation of Tetsurou Kasahara's reinterpretation of Tezuka's original work. Titled Atom: The Beginning, this manga is set before Tezuka's timeline and explores the creation of Astro Boy.
  • Not much else is known about the anime as of yet, so until more details are revealed, make sure to check out the announcement magazine cover and manga PV below!
atom the beginning anime announcement [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg55YodPLjY&w=560&h=315]

Source: Yaraon

Reactions Around the Web

Will this be a series? An OVA?
Isn't this a bit much? If you've got time to reinterpret someone else's work, write something of your own
The manga's fairly interesting so I hope it goes well!
And yet PLUTO isn't getting an anime...?
This is all Homomatsu's fault

[balloon_speech align="left" text="Japanese fans don't seem to happy about this? I think it could be interesting?" image="bee-happy2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="It definitely looks different to other Astro Boys so far!" image="honey-happy3"]
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Haikara-san ga Tooru to Get Anime Movie in 2017

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haikara san

What You Need to Know:

  • It has been revealed today that classic shoujo manga Haikara-san ga Tooru will be getting an anime movie in celebration of the series' 40th anniversary.
  • First serialised in Shoujo Friend magazine from 1975 to 1977, Waki Yamato's original work follows Benio Hanamura, a girl from the Taisho era who stands out for her unwillingness to conform to gender roles.
  • Details about the new film are yet to be revealed, including the staff and animation studio - all we've got so far is this rather mysterious visual! We'll be back with more information as it's released.

Source: Anime Anime


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Benio sounds badass! You go girl, smash those gender roles" image="bee-douche"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="It already looks like the art will be really different from the original! I'm excited to see how this turns out!" image="honey-happy3"]
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Tennis Manga Baby Steps Live-Action Drama in the Works

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baby steps

What You Need to Know:

  • It had been revealed that tennis teen manga Baby Steps will be getting a live-action drama, which will be available on Japanese Amazon to Prime users.
  • For those of you not familiar with Baby Steps, the story follows Eiichirou Maruo, a beginner tennis player. The manga is still in serialisation and has already received two anime seasons.
  • Kazuyuki Iwata will be directing and Yuji Kobayashi (in charge of series composition for Sailor Moon Crystal) will be the scriptwriter. As for the cast, Koudai Matsuoka, Shouta Matsushima, and Kiwa are the first three members to be revealed, all of whom you can see in the first visual below!
baby steps drama

Source: Natalie

Reactions Around the Web

No way... Baby Steps is getting a live action too... This is happening a lot recently, huh
Baby Steps is so great though! It might work better as a drama than an anime!
If they do it well a Baby Steps drama could be interesting, I'm gonna keep my hopes up
Okay but are there panty shots? LMAO
Nacchan, what happened to you?! You used to be cute!

[balloon_speech align="left" text="I'm with that one commenter, I'll watch it if there's panty shots!" image="bee-prev"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="I hope they do a good job with the plot! I'll be watching it for the guy in the orange shirt, though!" image="honey-happy5"]
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