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Hayate No Gotoku! (Hayate the Combat Butler) Rushes Into Final Chaper!

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What You Need to Know:

  • It has been revealed in the newest edition of shounen sunday that mega-series Hayate no Gotoku! will be rushing into it's final chapter out of nowhere!
  • Fans who have been following it for years are quite shocked to find this out. It was announced on the final page of the most recent chapter. There will be a new chapter released, the author will take a small break, and the the final chapter will come out.
  • For those who may not know, Hayate no Gotoku (Hayate the Combat Butler) has been running in Shounen Sunday since 2004 when it debuted. It has further been given four anime seasons, two light novels, a movie, and very recently, a Chinese live action drama. It is so sad to hear that yet another mega series is coming to a conclusion potentially this year or early next.
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Source: Yaraon

Reactions Around the Web

This will end some time this year.
If this ends, they will make a sequel with Hayate's son as the main character.
Hayate will probably be sent away from Nagi in the end.
There is no way that this will end.
This is at 48 volumes. You aren't going to let this run to 50?

[balloon_speech align="left" text="Nooooooo. The first season, while long, was good." image="bee-cry1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="If I get another series that ends this year... I literally cannot handle this!" image="honey-cry1"]

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Nintendo’s Latest Console, Nintendo Switch Revealed in PV

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What You Need to Know:

  • Yesterday, we brought you the news of Nintendo's upcoming big reveal for their new console, which has now been revealed to be called the Nintendo Switch.
  • The concept is based around a console that can switch between being a home game console and a portable handheld.
  • The Switch is set to go on sale in March 2017 - check out the promotional video below!
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Source: Yaraon

Reactions Around the Web

So it's basically exactly what the leak said it was going to be
The portable age is here
It kind of looks like a Vita...
This looks pretty cool!
I don't really get it why would you play outside

[balloon_speech align="left" text="I for one think this is seriously cool! And it's coming so soon, too!" image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="I like the concept but the controllers are so small, everyone in the video looks confused by them?" image="honey-happy4"]
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Shokugeki no Soma's Erina Gets a Different Seiyuu?!

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What You Need to Know:

  • The latest issue of Shounen Weekly Jump has revealed that in the Shokugeki no Soma (Food Wars) event anime special for Anime Jump Festa, Erina Nakiri will have a different voice actor.
  • The culinary queen, who is usually played by Risa Taneda, will instead be played by Hisako Kanemoto (Ika Musume, Ami Mizuno from Sailor Moon Crystal).
  • It seems this is a one-time substitution, but many Japanese fans seem to have a few concerns... Check out their comments below!
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Source: Yaraon

Reactions Around the Web

So how exactly is Ika-chan going to suit Erina-sama lol
Ah man, so the Soma special is going to be crap too
Kanemoto can't play Erina-sama, she doesn't do princess voices
Congratulations on a successful invasion, Ika-chan!
This is never gonna work

[balloon_speech align="left" text="Erina-sama.... She's going to turn into a totally different person... I don't think I can watch this." image="bee-cry1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="You never know, Kanemoto could make a really great Erina! Something must have happened for Taneda to need to be replaced, we should support them!" image="honey-happy1"]
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Death Note: Kira or L - Whose Side are Japanese Fans on?

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What You Need to Know:

  • Anime Anime recently held a survey to celebrate the latest Death Note movie, Light up the NEW world, which premieres on 29 October.
  • In the survey held between the 15th and 18th of October, they asked who fans were rooting for - L or Kira. They gained 412 responses in total.
  • With 155 votes for L and 257 votes for Yagami Light aka Kira, the results showed that around 60% of the fans polled prefer Kira!
  • Who would you have voted for? Let us know in the comments!
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Source: Anime Anime


[balloon_speech align="left" text="B-but how could you be on Kira's side? He killed so many people!" image="mo-surprised1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="I think Kira was trying to do good in his own way. Plus Light was really entertaining to watch." image="bee-jerk"]
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Top 10 Tomokazu Sugita Roles [Japan Poll]

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What You Need to Know:

  • Tomokazu Sugita is something of a veteran when it comes to voice acting, and he's still going strong today, playing roles such as Tadaomi Karasuma in Assassination Classroom and Atsushi Maeda in Sakamoto Desu Ga?.
  • But which of his roles does Japan love best? Akiba Souken held a poll between the 11 and 17 of October to discover just that, getting 702 votes in total.
  • So who made number one? What do you think of Japan's top ten? Let's get to it and find out!

Top 10 - Top 6


8. Goura Hakone (Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu LOVE!) / 22 votes

8. Yusuke Kitagawa (Persona 5 the Animation: The Day Breakers) / 22 votes

8. Marlo Freudenberg (Attack on Titan) / 22 votes

7. Hidenori (Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou) / 23 votes

6. John Wayne Vercingetorix (Senki Zesshou Symphogear G) / 30 votes


Top 5 - Top 1


5. Dirk Eberwein (Gakusen Toshi Asterisk)

[imgOverlaySmall img='dirk-eberwein' text="32 votes" text_position=""]

4. Chamber (Suisei no Gargantia)

[imgOverlaySmall img='chamber' text="38 votes" text_position=""]

3. Kagerou Shoukiin (Inu x Boku SS)

[imgOverlaySmall img='kagerou-shoukiin' text="40 votes" text_position=""]

2. Kyon (Haruhi Suzumiya no Yuutsu)

[imgOverlaySmall img='Kyon Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu' text="127 votes" text_position=""]

1. Gintoki Sakata (Gintama)

[imgOverlaySmall img='Gintoki Gintama' text=" 223 votes" text_position=""]

Source: Akiba Souken


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Of course number one is Gintoki! No one else can compete..." image="honey-love"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Too true! Just thinking about that voice... And those muscles..." image="bombon-ecchi2"]

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Vocaloid Producer PinocchioP’s 3rd Album “HUMAN” Release Date Has Been Confirmed!

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What You Need to Know:

  • We are glad to announce that Vocaloid artist, PinocchioP, is releasing his 3rd album called “HUMAN” on November 23rd.
  • PinocchioP is a vocalist, lyricist, and also a vocaloid producer known for his fast-paced beats of electro punk and witty lyrics reflecting on everyday life's issues.
  • The album tracklist in English has been revealed, scroll down to find it!
  • And the cover art for the album can be seen from Today! Check it Out!
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Source: Official Website

HUMAN Tracklist

Disc 1


1. The Dawn of Japan


2. Everything About Animals


3. Tonchinkan Feast


4. Cryptid


5. Deracine


6. It’s Matsuri, Hey Come On!


7. The Silence of the Lambs


8. China Girl


9. Crappy Fantasy Days


10. Usora Sera


11. All I Need are Things I Like


12. I'm glad you're evil too


13. SAYONARA HUMAN


Disc 2


1. 1 Year


2. Nice To Meet You, Mr. Earthling


3. At the Mercy of Emptiness


4. Del Toro's Eve


5. Kusare-gedou and Chocolate


6. Common World Domination


7. hanauta



[balloon_speech align="left" text="Wait, what's up with that song title? SAYONARA HUMAN!? Is Vocaloid taking over?" image="bee-surprised2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="LOL! I love PinocchioP's cynical lyrics, can't wait to listen to this!" image="honey-happy4"]
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Mezamashi Manager App To Have Free Beta Trial!

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What You Need to Know:

  • Sony Music Communications has revealed that their interactive talking app will be having its free trial beta version that be released on the 11th of November (which is also Pocky Day!).
  • Called Mezamashi Manager (Alarm Manager), this will "support your morning with a characters' voice."
  • What an awesome way to start the day! Just look at the adorable-ness in the PV below (main heroine Megumi Kato is featured!)

Source: Yaraon

Reactions Around the Web

VR version please!
Show the other characters as well!
So it's only in the morning?
That video just melted my heart.
I can't get enough of her!

[balloon_speech align="left" text="YES! I need my daily dose of cuteness! I SHALL ADD HER TO MY WAIFUS!" image="bee-happy2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="So when are they coming up with a bishie app??? BISHIES WANTED over here!" image="bombon-kiss1"]

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Zoids New Project Turns Out To Be Disappointing

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What You Need to Know:

  • Remember the time when we were so So the Zoids's new project turned out to be a... slow drumroll please... a smartphone app.
  • Exciting for some, disappointing for most. Called Zoids Field of Rebellion, it is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, and has started beta testing last October 20th.
  • Check out the PV below!

Source: Yaraon

Reactions Around the Web

(´-ω-`)
Eh... a smartphone game. WHAT DISAPPOINTMENT.
So, what is Zoid?
Is this even popular? I don't remember it being popular...
A movie would be better...

[balloon_speech align="left" text="Kinda expected this though. Just didn't want to accept it. Hmpf." image="bee-sleep"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="So it's either anime becomes a game or a game becomes anime...*sigh*" image="honey-shrug"]

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HoneyWorks' Anime Movie Sequel PV Released

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What You Need to Know:

  • The last we heard from upcoming vocaloid-based anime movie Kokuhaku Jikkou Iinkai: Suki ni Naru Shunkan, the sequel to Kokuhaku Jikkou Iinkai: Zutto Mae kara Suki Deshita, it was announced it would be premiering on 17 December 2016.
  • Now, a new key visual (pictured above) has been released, as well as information on the opening theme, which will be titled Senpai and performed by HoneyWorks meets TrySail.
  • A three-minute PV showing off the song has also been revealed - watch it below!
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Source: Animate Times


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Ahh, I loved the first movie so much, I can't wait for this one!! The song is perfect, too!" image="honey-happy5"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="You really can't help but root for everyone in these films, I hope these two managed to safely get together!" image="mo-happy4"]
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Gamers! Anime Adaptation Announced

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What You Need to Know:

  • It has been revealed that Sekina Aoi's light novel Gamers! will be getting an anime adaptation.
  • The romantic school comedy follows a group of characters who all love gaming in different ways.
  • Whether the anime will be a series, OVA, or movie is yet to be revealed. We'll be back with more information once it's available!
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Source: Yaraon

Reactions Around the Web

I love Sekina Aoi's work so I'm happy this is getting an anime!
This happened fast but then again I'm not surprised
Another anime about games? There's more and more coming out recently
I wonder if this will work as an anime...
It's from the same creator as Seitokai no Ichizon, I think we can expect good things.

[balloon_speech align="left" text="I have no issues with another anime about gaming! This looks like it could be a harem, too? Yessss." image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Apparently it's a romcom so it should definitely be different from New Game! and Stella no Mahou. Let's hope it's a series!" image="honey-happy1"]
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Top 5 Anime VR Apps According to Japanese Fans

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What You Need to Know:

  • With the PS VR now out and VR technology quickly developing, you might wonder if it's an unreachable world if you don't have the right consoles or the money to splash on virtual reality.
  • But fear not! There are quite a few VR apps and mobile games out there - and some don't even need a mobile VR headset!
  • With this in mind, Animate Times have put together their top five recommended anime vr apps - check them out below!

Top 5 Anime VR Apps


Icha Makura

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This app allows you to use popular character Unity-chan's lap as a pillow! Created for those both with mobile VR headsets and without, you can choose which way to experience sleeping on Unity-chan's thighs.

Alternative Girls

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The Alterna are girls that put their lives on the line to fight - and you are their captain. This RPG also has a VR mode where you can get up-close and personal with your best girl.

Nagomi no Mimikaki

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In this relaxing VR app, Nagomi-chan will clean your ears for you. You can play without a mobile VR headset, but headphones are recommended as the sound effects make the experience all the more real!

PashaloVR

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In PashaloVR, you can jump into the world of anime such as Punch Line and Hidan no Aria and see the characters right before your eyes! You can also touch them and take photographs of them.

Punch Line VR Museum

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From the anime Punch Line comes this VR app where, very much like Yuuta's spirit form, you can peek inside the house where they all live - and at any of the girls you wish.

Source: Animate Times


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Be right back, downloading ALL OF THESE." image="bee-love"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Really? Even the ear-cleaning one? That looks weirddd. What kind of sound effects do they use to make it realistic? I'm scared." image="honey-shocked1"]

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Top 10 Sports Anime [Japan Poll]

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What You Need to Know:

  • There's something pretty special about sports anime. They make you want to get up out of your seat and either pursue some new form of exercise, or just cheer on the characters for their efforts.
  • But which sports anime is the fan favourite in Japan at the moment? To find out, Akiba Souken held a poll from October 7 to 21, receiving 2384 votes in total.
  • With plenty of new sports anime around this year, did any of the newbies beat the classics? Let's get to the results and find out - and don't forget to check out our very own top ten recommendations linked at the end of this article!

Top 10 - Top 6


10. ALL OUT! / 83 votes

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9. Prince of Tennis / 102 votes

8. DAYS / 105 votes

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7. Yowamushi Pedal / 144 votes

6. Over Drive / 164 votes


Top 5 - Top 1


5. Free!

[imgOverlaySmall img='free DVD' text="179 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" July 2013 to September 2015 "]

Synopsis

The story revolves around Haruka Nanase, a boy who has always loved to be immersed in water, and to swim in it. Before graduating from elementary school, he participated in a swimming tournament along with his fellow swimming club members, Makoto Tachibana, Nagisa Hazuki, and Rin Matsuoka. After achieving victory, each of the boys went their separate ways. Time passed, and in the middle of their uneventful high school lives Rin appears and challenges Haruka to a match, showing Haruka his overwhelming power. Not wanting it to end like this, Haruka, gathers together Makoto and Nagisa once again and brings a new member named Rei Ryugazaki to create the Iwatobi High School Swimming Club in order to defeat Rin. (Source: ANN)

4. Prince of Stride: Alternative

[imgOverlaySmall img='prince of stride alternative' text="193 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" January 2016 to March 2016 "]
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3. Diamond no Ace

[imgOverlaySmall img='Diamond no Ace  dvd' text="205 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 75 " aired=" October 2013 to March 2015 "]

Synopsis

With a stray pitch that completely missed the batter, Eijun Sawamura loses his final middle school baseball game. Frustrated by this defeat, Eijun and his teammates vow to reach the national tournament once they are in high school. But everything changes when a scout unexpectedly invites him to Tokyo's prestigious Seidou High School after seeing the potential in his unusual pitching style. Encouraged by his teammates, Eijun accepts the offer, ready to improve his skills and play at a much more competitive level of baseball. However, now surrounded by a large number of skilled players, Eijun struggles to find his place on the team. He declares that he will one day become the team's ace, but that's only if fellow first year Satoru Furuya doesn't take the title first, with his breakneck fastballs that earn him a coveted spot on the starting roster. With the addition of these talented new players to an already powerful lineup, the Seidou baseball team aims to become the best in Japan, facing off against a number of formidable foes that stand in their way. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

2. Kuroko no Basket

[imgOverlaySmall img='kuroko-no-basket' text="417 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 25 " aired=" April 2012 to September 2012 "]

Synopsis

Teikou Junior High School's basketball team is crowned champion three years in a row thanks to five outstanding players who, with their breathtaking and unique skills, leave opponents in despair and fans in admiration. However, after graduating, these teammates, known as "The Generation of Miracles," go their separate ways and now consider each other as rivals. At Seirin High School, two newly recruited freshmen prove that they are not ordinary basketball players: Taiga Kagami, a promising player returning from the US, and Tetsuya Kuroko, a seemingly ordinary student whose lack of presence allows him to move around unnoticed. Although Kuroko is neither athletic nor able to score any points, he was a member of Teikou's basketball team, where he played as the "Phantom Sixth Man," who easily passed the ball and assisted his teammates. Kuroko no Basket follows the journey of Seirin's players as they attempt to become the best Japanese high school team by winning the Interhigh Championship. To reach their goal, they have to cross pathways with several powerful teams, some of which have one of the five players with godlike abilities, whom Kuroko and Taiga make a pact to defeat. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

1. Haikyuu!!

[imgOverlaySmall img='haikyuu dvd' text=" 521 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 25 " aired=" April 2014 to September 2014 "]

Synopsis

Inspired after watching a volleyball ace nicknamed "Little Giant" in action, small-statured Shouyou Hinata revives the volleyball club at his middle school. The newly-formed team even makes it to a tournament; however, their first match turns out to be their last when they are brutally squashed by the "King of the Court," Tobio Kageyama. Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama, and so after graduating from middle school, he joins Karasuno High School's volleyball team—only to find that his sworn rival, Kageyama, is now his teammate. Thanks to his short height, Hinata struggles to find his role on the team, even with his superior jumping power. Surprisingly, Kageyama has his own problems that only Hinata can help with, and learning to work together appears to be the only way for the team to be successful. Based on Haruichi Furudate's popular shounen manga of the same name, Haikyuu!! is an exhilarating and emotional sports comedy following two determined athletes as they attempt to patch a heated rivalry in order to make their high school volleyball team the best in Japan. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
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Source: Akiba-Souken


[balloon_speech align="left" text="I love that DAYS and ALL OUT! are here, but how the hell did Prince of Stride get to number four?!" image="honey-shocked1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="It wasn't that bad... But I think we can all agree that Haikyuu!! is amazing, I'm sure everyone is so excited for this current season!" image="mo-happy1"]

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Date A Live Countdown Result Finally Revealed!

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What You Need to Know:

  • After the looong countdown that mysteriously appeared on the Date A Live website a few days ago, it has been revealed that the newest project will be a...spin-off light novel.
  • After the announcement was made, all netizens breathed out sighs of annoyance, anger, and frustration, while die-hard fans were happy.
  • Check out their comments below!

Source: Matolabel

Reactions Around the Web

I'd rather have a spin-off anime series.
What a disappointment.
So... no third season? *sigh*
We had a countdown for this?
So are they making it a new anime series if the spin-off becomes a hit? Then I hope this spin-off will be successful!

[balloon_speech align="left" text="Well, that's that. Good luck to us reading the spin-off." image="bee-cry3"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Don't say that Bee-kun, let's wish them the best of luck!" image="honey-happy2"]

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5 Reasons to Watch Yuri!!! on ICE. Need we say more?

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What You Need to Know:

  • Original figure skating anime Yuri!!! on ICE aired yesterday in TV Asahi to much anticipation.
  • With an excellent cast and staff line-up, Animate Times reminds us of the 5 reasons to watch Yuri!!! on ICE. (Although we don't really need much more convincing.)
  • Read on and don't forget to check out the anime database page below to check out the awesome line-up of cast and staff!

5 Reasons to Watch Yuri!!! on ICE


1. It's the first anime on figure skating!

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Figure skating is such a beautiful sport, why hasn't it ever been made into an anime? In the midst of all sports anime, finally we have an original - not to mention high-quality - one on the gorgeous and elegant figure skating world.
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2. Mitsurou Kubo and Sayo Yamamoto are the original creators!

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Mitsurou Kubo - famous for her manga Moteki - and Sayo Yamamoto - known for directing Lupin III: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, along with MAPPA producing it (Rage of Bahamut, Kids on the Slope). With such big names involved in the making of this anime, how can you not watch it?
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3. Former (real-life!) figure skater Kenji Miyamoto choreographs the performances!

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It can't get any "real-er" than this! Former figure skater (ice dancer) Kenji Miyamoto is in charge of choreographing the performances in the series, giving the characters outrageous moves, but retaining that authenticity which is vital in sports anime.
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4. The simply awesome seiyuu line-up!

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The voice actors for the main characters are Yuri Katsuki (CV: Toshiyuki Toyonaga), Victor Nikiforov (CV: Junichi Suwabe), Yuri Plisetsky (CV: Kouki Uchiyama). Even the side characters have famous voice actors. "Ikemen voices" are simply a big plus to beautiful scenes!
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5. Popular actor Dean Fujioka sings the OP!

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Dean Fujioka sings History Maker as the opening song in the anime, making it his anime song debut. He also wrote the song that encourages us to challenging every day to our limits, which is the anime world's view of the world.
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Source: Animate Times (Translation credit: Honey's Anime)


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Lots of name-dropping here, not that I mind. But you know, hot men... tight costumes...dancing and contorting themselves to glittering special effects...what more does one need? " image="bombon-ecchi2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="The voice actors are crazy good though! And a figure skating anime is a first. This should be interesting!" image="honey-happy3"]

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Top 10 God Anime [Japan Poll]

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What You Need to Know:

  • There are plenty of anime that centre around religion - Japanese or otherwise - or have gods as characters or a theme. But which are the best god anime around?
  • We made our own top ten a while back which you can find below, but today it's a Japan Poll! In the poll held on Akiba Souken between 26 August and 3 September, 491 Japanese fans voted for their favourite anime about gods.
  • Which anime made number one? And how does it compare with our list? Let's find out!

Top 10 - Top 6


10. Soul Eater / 10 votes

9. Kamichu! / 12 votes

8. Binbougami ga! / 16 votes

7. Bleach / 23 votes

6. Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru / 25 votes


Top 5 - Top 1


5. Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha.

[imgOverlaySmall img='Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha dvd' text="28 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 10 " aired=" January 2014 - March 2014"]

Synopsis

Clumsy, below average intellect, and shy – these are some of the traits that Inari Fushimi possesses. Despite her shortcomings, she is very considerate of others. She can’t ignore anyone's plea for help! She also has a long time crush on Kouji Tanbabashi, who she admires for being cheerful and always hardworking. The problem is, Inari’s incurable shyness makes it difficult to express her feelings for Kouji. Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha starts with Inari taking a shortcut to her school. She happens to see a fox pup that’s about to fall to the river. Although she’s running late, she just can’t ignore the pup. Uka-no-Mitama-no-Kami, the god of the Inari Shrine, is thankful for Inari’s kindness towards the young fox, who turns out to be a familiar named Kon. To show her gratitude to Inari, she fulfills one of Inari’s wishes. But the fulfillment of the wish only invites trouble. To compensate, Uka-no-Mitama-no-Kami bestows Inari a small part of her divine power that gives Inari the ability to transform into anyone at will. Inari now possesses a power of a god, even if it's just a small portion. Otherworldly beings suddenly take an interest in her, for better or worse. What kind of adventure awaits Inari, and will she be able to tell Kouji everything that she has kept in her heart for so long? (Source: MAL)

4. Gugure! Kokkuri-san

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[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" October 2014 - December 2014"]

Synopsis

Kohina Ichimatsu, the self-proclaimed doll, called out the fox ghost Kokkuri-san with a suspicious incantation! But it was a story of the past where Kokkuri-san was able to answer any question you had. Nowadays, it relies on a certain search engine, but is actually bad at anything digital. He was going to possess Kohina, but got worried about her living all alone and devotes himself to do chores as if he was her mother. On top of that, the dog ghost Inugami who is infatuated with Kohina and the old good-for-nothing supernatural raccoon dog Shigaraki decide to root themselves with her as well! (Source: Crunchyroll)

3. No Game No Life

[imgOverlaySmall img='No Game, No Life DVD' text="41 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" April 2014 - June 2014"]

Synopsis

No Game No Life is a surreal comedy that follows Sora and Shiro, shut-in NEET siblings and the online gamer duo behind the legendary username "Kuuhaku." They view the real world as just another lousy game; however, a strange e-mail challenging them to a chess match changes everything—the brother and sister are plunged into an otherworldly realm where they meet Tet, the God of Games. The mysterious god welcomes Sora and Shiro to Disboard, a world where all forms of conflict—from petty squabbles to the fate of whole countries—are settled not through war, but by way of high-stake games. This system works thanks to a fundamental rule wherein each party must wager something they deem to be of equal value to the other party's wager. In this strange land where the very idea of humanity is reduced to child’s play, the indifferent genius gamer duo of Sora and Shiro have finally found a real reason to keep playing games: to unite the sixteen races of Disboard, defeat Tet, and become the gods of this new, gaming-is-everything world. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

2. Kamisama Hajimemashita

[imgOverlaySmall img='Kamisama Hajimemashita dvd' text="99 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" October 2012 - December 2012"]

Synopsis

Nanami Momozono dreams of living a normal life, just like any other average high school girl. Instead, she must cope with the fact that her deadbeat father accumulated a bunch of gambling debts and abandoned her. And since she can't afford to pay the rent, she's now homeless. Despite this unfortunate turn of events, Nanami still maintains a kind heart. One day in the park, she saves a poor man from a vicious attack, and in a perfect example of how good deeds are rewarded, the man thanks her by giving her his home. The offer sounds suspicious, but beggars can't be choosers. When Nanami arrives at the man's home, however, she discovers it isn't a house at all. It's a shrine. She learns that the man she saved was actually a god and that by giving her his home, she has now assumed his godhood and all of the duties that go along with it. The role seems daunting but it turns out that the previous god had a familiar named Tomoe. A powerful and skilled fox demon, Tomoe should be able to help Nanami transition into her new role as a deity... if the two of them don't kill each other first, that is. Kamisama Hajimemashita follows Nanami's life as a human god, her quest to win Tomoe's trust, and the romantic feelings she develops for him along the way. (Source: MAL)

1. Noragami

[imgOverlaySmall img='Noragami Aragoto dvd' text="146 votes" text_position=""]
[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" January 2014 - March 2014"]

Synopsis

In times of need, if you look in the right place, you just may see a strange telephone number scrawled in red. If you call this number, you will hear a young man introduce himself as the Yato God. Yato is a minor deity and a self-proclaimed "Delivery God," who dreams of having millions of worshippers. Without a single shrine dedicated to his name, however, his goals are far from being realized. He spends his days doing odd jobs for five yen apiece, until his weapon partner becomes fed up with her useless master and deserts him. Just as things seem to be looking grim for the god, his fortune changes when a middle school girl, Hiyori Iki, supposedly saves Yato from a car accident, taking the hit for him. Remarkably, she survives, but the event has caused her soul to become loose and hence able to leave her body. Hiyori demands that Yato return her to normal, but upon learning that he needs a new partner to do so, reluctantly agrees to help him find one. And with Hiyori's help, Yato's luck may finally be turning around. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

Source: Akiba Souken


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Trinity Seven Movie PV & Visual Released

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What You Need to Know:

  • A couple of months ago, we brought you the news that ecchi harem anime Trinity Seven would be getting an anime movie.
  • Now, the official website has opened, revealing that Trinity Seven: The Movie will premiere in Japan in February 2017.
  • The first key visual and promotional video have also been released. Check them out above and below respectively!

Source: Official Website


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Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama Anime Movie Announced

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What You Need to Know:

  • It has been announced on the official Twitter and newly-opened official website that the magical kids anime will be getting an anime movie.
  • The original anime first started airing in October 2015 and is still ongoing to this day. The story follows mysterious magical creatures called Cocotama, which are actually small gods born from eggs.
  • All that is known about the movie at present is that it will hit Japanese cinemas some time during Golden Week in Japan next year, around the end of April/beginning of May.

Source: Akiba Souken


[balloon_speech align="left" text="A Cocotama movie?! I'm so excited, I love kodomomuke anime~" image="mo-happy4"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Let's hope it's got an original story line and isn't just a compilation movie!" image="honey-happy2"]
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Move Over Anime VR? Square Enix Introduces Manga VR

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What You Need to Know:

  • You've heard of anime VR, but what if you're more into manga? Well, Square Enix has come up with a solution for those who'd rather jump into the world of virtual reality manga - Project Hikari.
  • The project, which has been garnering attention since its demo booth at Tokyo Game Show 2016, uses the HTC Vive to show the creators' idea of what would happen if you were on the other side of the manga page.
  • Based on Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari, a manga by Maybe which has been serialised in Big Gangan monthly magazine since March 2014, Project Hikari uses a unique mix of the source material and 3DCG. Check out the images below to see what it looks like!
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Source: CNET Japan


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Wait, so it's just black and white anime VR...? I see no difference." image="bee-happy2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="I can tell the difference! It's a really unique look, like a mix of flat and 3D. It is kind of confusing, though." image="honey-happy4"]
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Touken Ranbu New Stage Play Character Visuals Revealed

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What You Need to Know:

  • A few weeks back, we brought you the full cast announcement for the new Touken Ranbu stage play, which is set to start here in Japan mid-December.
  • Now, the cast have adorned their outfits, got into character, and all character visuals have been revealed! Check them out below!
hiroki-suzuki-as-mikazuki-munechikaHiroki Suzuki as Mikazuki Munechika yoshihiko-aramaki-as-yamanbagiri-kunihiroYoshihiko Aramaki as Yamanbagiri Kunihiro yoshihide-sasaki-as-souza-samonjiYoshihide Sasaki as Souza Samonji yuusuke-seto-as-kousetsu-samonjiYuusuke Seto as Kousetsu Samonji takeru-naya-as-sayo-samonjiTakeri Naya as Sayo Samonji ryou-kitamura-as-yagen-toushirouRyou Kitamura as Yagen Toushirou masanari-wada-as-heshikiri-hasebeMasanari Wada as Heshikiri Hasebe taizo-shiina-as-fudou-yukimitsuTaizo Shiina as Fudou Yukimitsu daisuke-hirose-as-ichigo-hitofuriDaisuke Hiroshi as Ichigo Hitofuri taishi-sugie-as-namazuo-toushirouTaishi Sugia as Namazuo Toushirou keisuke-higashi-as-shokudaikiri-mitsutadaKeisuke Higashi as Shokudaikiri Mitsutada kento-as-tsurumaru-kuninagaKento as Tsurumaru Kuninaga

Source: Animate Times


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5 Reasons to Watch Girlish Number According to Japanese Fans

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What You Need to Know:

  • Girlish Number, aka Gi(a)rlish Number, is an original slice-of-life anime that follows the lives of seiyuu - and it just started airing in the early hours of this morning in Japan!
  • To celebrate it hitting the airwaves, Animate Times have put together five points of interest in the series that make it worth a watch this fall season.
  • So what should we be looking out for? Is it enough to convince you? Let's get to the five reasons and find out!

5 Reasons to Watch Girlish Number


1. The main character is a cute scumbag

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Not to sound extreme, but as the character description on the official site states - Chitose Karasuma is a scumbag, but for some reason you just can't help but empathise with her on some level. It sounds bad to call her scum, as really she's just honest with her emotions. Don't worry - she definitely also has a cute side!
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2. Chitose's brother Gojo (VA: Yuuichirou Umehara)

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The aforementioned scumbag has an older brother - and guess what? He's none other than a manager at her seiyuu company! Seeing the story from his point of view, we might just get a glimpse into the seiyuu industry in regards to other staff members. Maybe we'll find out what exactly a seiyuu manager has to put up with...?
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3. Behind the scenes: what's true and what's false

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Girlish Number is full of fresh characters, reminiscent of original creator Wataru Watari's signature work, OreGairu. For example, there are two female seiyuu who are said to be the best of friends on the set of their anime radio program, but what's the truth of the matter? Lies are mixed with truths in the anime, making it interesting and hilarious to watch!
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4. Chitose just can't get a break

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First a spectacular debut, then a rise to stardom! At least, that's Chitose's dream. However, reality is not so kind. The roles she ends up getting are nothing but nameless extras! It seems like Chitose feels an impending sense of doom towards her current situation, but what will she do about it?!
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5. It's a story about seiyuu rather than anime

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Girlish Number is an original anime by Wataru Watari. There are all kinds of characters in anime, both those that do well and those that don't, but the seiyuu playing these seiyuu characters know exactly what it's like. With the voice actors playing roles that revolve around their own work, it's defintiely worth watching what kind of performance they will put on.
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Source: Animate Times (Translation credit: Honey's Anime)


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