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Reviving a project which has been delayed for quite a long time, the game maker Bushiroad has begun streaming an animated PV for Neppu Kairiku Bushi Lord recently. The promotional video lists the characters, cast and staff for this incoming science-fiction anime. Takaaki Kidani, the president of Bushiroad productions, is credited as the original concept creator as well as executive producer of the film. The company also includes late novelist Sunao Yoshida as the original story creator alongside Nitroplus. Keep Reading

Sanrio (株式会社サンリオ) is adding another member to their growing family of adorable characters with this Eat or Be Eaten General Election. The Eat or Be Eaten General Election has 20 ultra cute participants that could give even the famous Sanrio character, Hello Kitty (ハローキティ), a run for her money.

So, who’s joining in on this election? Basically what’s seen in a regular Japanese menu and more! There’s the elegant SOYGEISHA, the mochi puppies Kashiwankomochi (かしわんこもち), and even an onigiri panda named Omupanda (オムパンダ)! Keep Reading

An idol turned pro wrestler! What in the world is going on? This cute but chaotic plot is the storyline for Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai (世界でいちばん強くなりたい! I Wanna Be the Strongest in the World!). The commercial for the female wrestling idol manga has just announced that an anime production is currently ongoing. Through this teaser, fans can hear snippets of the song “Beautiful Dreamer” by Kyoko Narumi.

The commercial has also featured some of the main characters whom viewers must know. Keep Reading

A new manga is getting adapted for a wacky, adventurous animation! Square Enix’s own Gangan Online web magazine has just announced that Barakamon (ばらかもん) by Satsuki Yoshino will be getting its anime adaptation. Yoshino launched the manga back in 2009 which was published in Square Enix’s digital manga magazine. The company will be shipping the eight compiled volume on September 21.

This comedy manga is based on a slice-of-life inspiring story of an absolutely dashing ikemen, 23-year old calligrapher named Seishu Handa. Keep Reading

If you’re a fan of Vocaloid, then you must have all the latest Vocaloid news the world has to offer! Asgard Anime gives you a fourth helping of Vocaloid In the News and we have one surprise after another waiting just for you, starting off with this extra special Vocaloid concert.

What makes Vocaloid concerts unique is that your favorite idols are really there to sing, dance and perform their very best right in front of you as 3D holograms. Keep Reading

The internet has been abuzz with the on-going filming of the live-action take on Yasuomi Umetsu’s (梅津 泰臣) controversial action-packed anime, Kite (A カイト), and after months of waiting, fans finally have a sneak peak of the movie. American actor, Samuel L. Jackson, has been photographed in this scene with fellow Kite actor, Callan McAuliffe. Jackson is tasked to take on the role of Akai, a detective who delivers his own twisted sense of justice. Keep Reading