カリス

An avid doodler, writer, and a big Japanese Culture fan, I write about nifty new releases of animated movies, manga-turned-live-action, surprising anime news, amazing art exhibits, and everything else. I translate interesting updates, and abuse the word すごい！

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Cast and Staff of Upcoming Hakuoki Movie Revealed

Animhakuoki-castation production company Geneon has recently revealed the staff and cast for the new Hakuoki movie. This much anticipated film project is divifed into two parts and will relay an all new story from its original plot. On Sunday, it is revealed that the first of these two projects is named as Hakuoki: Daichisho Kyoto Ranbu (Hakuoki Chapter 1: Kyoto Dance). The film will be released in theaters locally on August 24. Keep Reading

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Crows Explode Trailer Revealed

crowsThe third live action film adaptation of the popular fighting manga by Hiroshi Takahashi has streamed its first trailer. This introduces the new cast at the Suzuran Boys’ High School after the former Crows leaders, Genji Takiya and Tamao Serizawa have graduated. The new film is titled Crows Explode, and will be directed by Toshiaki Toyoda, taking over from the Takashi Miike’s work. The film takes place one month after the end of Crows Zero 2. Keep Reading

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Love★Com Creator Returns with Dame na Watashi ga Koi Shite Kudasai

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Another shoujo romantic comedy is on a roll—but this time, the girl is a little bit older. Like in her mid year! The May issue of Shuesha’s Monthly YOU publication has began serializing Love★Com’s Aya Nakahara’s new creation. The manga series, dubbed as Dame na Watashi Ga Koi Shite Kudasai (だめな私が恋してください、Please Love the Good-For-Nothing Me) is a love comedy that revolves around the life of a woman named Michiko. Keep Reading

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New Anime Adaptation of Yozakura Quartet

quartet2Yozakura Quartet lovers, heads up! By the use of the popular Japanese video sharing site Niconico, the Yozakura Quartet manga creator Suzuhito Yasuda and the cast of this upcoming project has revealed through a live program that a new anime adaptation is coming to the small screen. It must be known that the plot has already been animated in Japan, air on 2008 and is comprised of 12 episodes. Yozakura Quartet is Yasuda’s first manga. Keep Reading

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Pretty Rhythm Rainbow Live Anime Reveals Characters

Pretty.Rhythm .Rainbow.Live.full.1408239In the official website for the up and coming shoujo fantasy Pretty Rhythm Rainbow Live anime comes the cast and crew of the project. The details has been launched on Saturday and started streaming the television series’ uberly cute promotional video. Voice actress Emiri Katou narrates the video as Naru Ayase, one of the cast. It also includes the opening theme song of the anime, Prizmmy☆’s cover of TRF’s song “Boy Meets Girl.” Keep Reading

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Ikkyū-san Gets Second Live Action Special

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When one season isn’t enough, it’s time to give out a second helping. As recently revealed, the Japanese production giant Toei Animation’s historical comedy anime series Ikkyū-san will be getting a second live action special on May. Ikkyū, the protagonist of this funny series, will be again played by the 8 year old Fuku Suzuki, whom we first saw at Kodomo Keisatsu and Humanoid Monster Bem. This reprise is scheduled to air on Fuji TV on May 5, perfect way to celebrate Children’s Day in Japan. Keep Reading

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Mizushima Hiro Comeback for Black Butler Live Action

mizushima_largeA Kamen Rider, a guitarist (BECK Live Action), a high school leader (Hana Kimi Live Action 2007), a funny cop (Tokyo Dogs); these are among the quirky characters Mizushima Hiro has played so far. After a long hiatus, the actor makes a comeback by choosing another interestingly whimsical project for himself—the live action for Black Butler, which he will co-star with the rising actress Gouriki Ayame.

This live action film adaptation has been taken off from Yana Toboso’s popular work, Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler), and will be released early next year. Keep Reading

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