Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai! Anime Announced

05An 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

Updates for Studio Ghibli’s Kaguya-hime no Monogatari

03We all have been looking forward for the Isao Takahata and Studio Ghibli collaboration film Kaguya-hime no Monogatari (The Tale of Princess Kaguya) after it has been revealed alongside with another film The Wind Rises. Initially, Kaguya-Hime was slated to be released simultaneously with this well-acclaimed animated film, but the delay in production forced the project to be moved this fall.

The official website for the upcoming film has posted updates. Keep Reading

Barakamon To Be Animated

01A 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

Vocaloid In The News, Vol. 4: Games, Concerts And A Brand New Vocaloid

vocaloid magical miraiIf 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

Figures In The News, Vol. 5: The Nendoroid Special

nendo tm revolution If you like all things cute, tiny and super deformed, then this article is for you! Figures In the News is back for our beloved collectors who are keenly awaiting for the latest news on collectible figures and this week, Asgard Anime focuses on Good Smile Company and their latest Nendoroid offerings.

Takanori Nishikawa (西川 貴教), otherwise known as T.M. Revolution (貴教が革命を起こす), is the latest addition to those lucky, lucky Japanese celebrities who are getting their very own Nendoroids! Keep Reading

Official Kite Live-Action Behind-The-Scenes Photo Revealed

kite live-actionThe 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

Kindaichi Case Files Return with New Live Action Special

03The new Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (Kindaichi Case Files) will be back on the small screen with a new live action offer, the Kindaichi Shōnen no Jikenbo: Gokumon Juku Satsujin Jiken (Kindaichi Case Files: The Prison Cram School Murder Case). Ryosuke Yamada will be reprising his role as the teen detective, Hajime Kindaichi and Haruna Kawaguchi will be reprising her role of Nanase. Daiki Arioka also returns as Ryuuji Saki, Hajime’s younger schoolmate. Keep Reading