More information about the console game "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Keppuutan" inspired by the TV anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" has been announced. It will be released to various platforms. The image visual illustrated by ufotable has been released, this shows their momentum toward the release. The latest information of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Keppuutan” was announced in the "Weekly Shounen Jump" August 2021 Iss, which was released on February 8. Along with PlayStation4, which was announced in March 2020, it will also be released to PlayStation5, Steam, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, making it playable in various consoles and computer. The game will feature the solo mode, where you can experience the anime story, and the versus mode, where you fight while controlling the character. The versus mode can be played online or offline with a maximum of 2 players, a player will control 2 characters and the controls will be simple. The image visual illustrated by the animation production studio ufotable has been unveiled. The visual depicts the 5 main characters, where the main protagonist Kamado Tanjirou is in the center. The official website and official Twitter has been released as well. The released date is scheduled for 2021. (C) Gotouge Koyoharu/ Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable (C) "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Keppuutan" Production Committee
Voice actor Tsuda Kenjirou will appear in "TV Guide VOICE STARS Dandyism vol.2", which will be released on March 8, 2021. This will be his first photo session with the photographer Leslie Kee. Tsuda Kenjirou will be appearing in the "SUPER VOICE STARS" serialization, where the photos are taken by Leslie Kee. This serialization, which is praised for revealing the unseen side of the voice actors, will feature the popular Tsuda Kenjirou's, the narrator of the continuous TV light novel "Yell" (in NHK General and others), first photo session with Leslie Kee. The comments from Tsuda Kenjirou has been released as well. The magazine will also feature GRANRODEO's 2nd mini-album that will be released on March 10, and the legendary voice actor, Yamaji Kazahiro. Moreover, the brothers, Nojima Hirofumi and Nojima Kenji, will appear again in this issue since their appearance in "vol.1". In this issue, their father Nojima Akio, and Kenji's son, Nojima Touya, will feature along with them, which realize the exclusive photoshoot of the voice actor from three generations. "TV Guide VOICE STARS Dandyism vol.2" will be released on March 8, 2021, and the price is 1,300 JPY (tax excluded). Tsuda Kenjirou's comments. When I received the offer, I thought of "Whoa, Leslie-san will be the photographer". He is quite famous, and I had seen his photo album before, so I was really glad that I received the offer. The photo session was conducted smoothly in excitement. I believe the photos will be different from my existing photos, so do check out the photos with the new ambiance.
Kimura Subaru as a voice actor appears in the new web CM of 'SUUMO' as himself living in Room 301 of 'SUUMO House', where unique people live. In the CM, he makes a decision to move out for his cat. He is looking for a room with some filters such as 'pets allowed' to live with his cat Hachi, and 'soundproof' to practice rapping and dancing. The last part of the song is a rap with vibes blaring. An interview for Kimura Subaru has also been revealed along with the CM appearance. He talks about the reason why his house is all in red. You can watch the new web CM of 'SUUMO' where Kimura Subaru appears at YouTube channel 'SUUMO' or 'SUUMO House' special website. Kimura Subaru Special Interview ーHow was the shooting? I liked today's set designs, which was great for me as a property freak. Also, I was so happy that a painting of my cat 'Hachi' was hung on the wall behind. Please pay attention to the background on the scene where I am looking for a room with filters. ーDo you have any preference for your house? For me, a house is a place where I can be at ease, and relax and create things. So I chill outside, and create rhyming, write songs, or practice acting at home. It may be opposite to what you do. (laugh) And, my house is basically unified in red. My tableware, pans, towels, and others are all red as well as my sofa and curtain that I show on YouTube. Red is motivating color, so I stick to red so that I can create a lot of things by working surrounded by red. ーWhat do you want to do in 2021? I have many, but in terms of my profession, I want go further than being a voice actor. I would like to challenge acting in some drama. I also want to achieve 10000K subscribers on YouTube channel. And I want to be popular with girls!(laugh)
"Jujutsu Kaisen" and Real Escape Game will be collaborating in "Juryou Sumau Haikou kara no Dasshutsu" (Escaping from the Abandoned School where Cursed Spirts Lurk), held online from February 26, 2021. "Juryou Sumau Haikou kara no Dasshutsu" is an experience-based game in which you can enjoy the world of Jujutsu Kaisen from your home. You, the player, are a student of Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School who has the ability to remotely use Cursed Techniques. Gojou Satoru assigns you to solve the "mysterious incident that occurs in a certain abandoned school" along with Itadori Yuuji, Fushiguro Megumi, and Kugisaki Nobara. You just have to purchase the game kit to participate. Communicate with the characters through your smartphone or computer to look for the cursed spirits hiding in the abandoned school, craft the game kit to activate Cursed Techniques, and support the characters to crack the case. The story was created from scratch for this game, and Enoki Junya as Itadori Yuuji, Uchida Yuuma as Fushiguro Megumi, Seto Asami as Kugisaki Nobara, and Nakamura Yuuichi as Gojou Satoru recorded new lines. Real Escape Game "Juryou Sumau Haikou kara no Dasshutsu" will be held from February 26, 2021. Pre-orders are currently available for the game kit. (C) SCRAP (C) Akutami Gege / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
From the anime "Chuuka Ichiban!" Season 2, the outline and scenes of Episode 17 "Choukou no Hate ni" (broadcast from Monday, February 8, 2021) have been released in advance. "Shin Chuuka Ichiban!" is based on the "Chuuka Ichiban!" series, a Chinese gourmet manga that started in "Weekly Shonen Magazine" in 1995. It received a TV anime adaptation in 1997 and was broadcast in 80% of cities in China, along with Hong Kong and Taiwan in 1999. The series has been viewed over 600 million times in total on Chinese streaming services. Set in 19th century China, Liu Mao Xing and his friends fight against the "Underground Cooking Society" that aims to take over humanity through cooking. Episode 17 is titled, "Choukou no Hate ni" (At the End of the Yangtze River). Alkan strikes back at Mao, who displayed his pyrotechnics he learned from Chouyu in his two dishes, with pyrotechnics of even greater scale, lighting the Yangtze on fire to cook up the ultimate grilled fish. Mao's two dishes or Alkan's single dish. Which will grab the heart of the judge, Shell? Meanwhile, Shan lurks behind the battle once again... The TV anime "Shin Chuuka Ichiban!" Season 2 Episode 17 "Choukou no Hate ni" is broadcast on Tokyo MX, MBS, and other channels from Monday, February 8, 2021. (C) Ogawa Etsushi, Kodansha / "Shin Chuuka Ichiban!" Production Committee
The outline and preceding cut-scenes of episode 6 "Suppose the obviously superior contestant wins, but the clearly inferior contestant also wins?" of the TV anime "Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town", broadcast on February 8, 2021 (Monday), have been released. "Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town" is based on the light novel published by GA Bunko that has exceeded 1.5 million copies in circulation. This is a fantasy story depicting the unconscious, growth, and misunderstandings of the young boy Lloyd. Despite the opposition of the residents, he travels out from his hometown that is the closest to the human-demon border to become a soldier of the city. The title of episode 6 is "Suppose the obviously superior contestant wins, but the clearly inferior contestant also wins?". During the friendly match with Rokujou, Roll declared that she will participate in it after knowing that the holy sword will be given to the winner. In order to retaliate against the rule-breaking from the opposite side, Korin has used her ace in the sleeve, which is Lloyd's participation. Due to certain circumstances, Riho, who can't afford to lose, asked Korin to teach her healing magic. Then, the fated friendly match has finally started... Episode 6 "Suppose the obviously superior contestant wins, but the clearly inferior contestant also wins?" of the TV anime "Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town" has been broadcast on February 8, 2021 (Monday) on AT-X, TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels. (C) Satou Toshio/SoftBank Creative／LastDun Production Committee
Renowned for their comics and superhero films, "Marvel" will be collaborating with the puzzle RPG "Puzzle & Dragons" for the first time. The event will begin on February 22, 2021. The illustrations of "Iron Man", "Captain America", and others were revealed. "Marvel" heroes, including "Captain America", "Captain Marvel", "Dr. Strange", "Hulk", and "Wolverine" will be appearing in this event. Also, don't forget to log in to "Puzzle & Dragons" during the event to receive "Iron Man [Extremis Armor]" via in-game mail. The "Marvel" × "Puzzle & Dragons" collaboration event will be held from February 22 to March 8, 2021. (C) 2021 Marvel (C) GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The latest anime series by general director Oshii Mamoru and director Nishimura Junji, "Vladlove", will be streamed on ABEMA, Amazon Prime Video, d Anime Store, Hulu, U-Next, and other streaming services from February 14, 2021. "Vladlove" is a new anime created by Oshii Mamoru from "Patlabor" and "Ghost In The Shell" as drafter/scriptwriter/general director and Nishimura Junji as director, who team up for the first time since they worked on "Urusei Yatsura". The protagonist of this show, Banba Mitsugu, is a high school girl who is seriously addicted to blood donation. She goes to the blood donation van so often that the nurses treat her as a nuisance. One day, Mitsugu meets a beautiful foreign (?) girl at the van. As she was about to be taken her blood, the pale girl suddenly got violent and destroys the van. The girl faints and Mitsugu impulsively decides to take her home... It has been decided that "Vladlove" Episode 1-6 will be streamed on ABEMA, Amazon Prime Video, d Anime Store, Hulu, U-Next, and other streaming services from 12:00 am on February 14, 2021. In commemoration, "Vladlove Kaitai Shinsho", a book full of unreleased, secret documents, including the settings of each character and the first image sketches, will be released on March 5. Pre-orders are currently available. (C) 2020 Oshii Mamoru / Ichigo Animation
A new film adaptation of the TV anime "Wataten!: An Angel Flew Down to Me" has been announced along with the release of a special promo video. "Wataten!: An Angel Flew Down to Me" is based on the manga by Mukunoki Nanatsu serialized in "Comic Yurihime". The first season of the TV series was broadcast in 2019. The nerdy and shy undergrad, Miyako (voice: Ueda Reina), meets a little girl named Hana-chan, who's cute as an angel. At first glance of the girl her sister Hinata brought home, Miyako was smitten by Hana-chan and does whatever it takes to become friends with her, but... The special promotional video is filled with memories of Miyako, Hana, and everyone, letting you know that the "Wataten" universe has returned. Let's look forward to further information being announced. (C) Mukunoki Nanatsu, Ichijinsha / Wataten Production Committee
The outline and preceding cut-scenes of episode 5 "Intrusion" of the TV anime "Kemono Jihen", broadcast on February 7, 2021 (Sunday), have been released. "Kemono Jihen" is based on the same-name manga by Aimoto Shou that is currently serialized on "Jump SQ.". "Kemono" existed within the human population since ancient times, and most of them had lived normally while adapting to human society. However, in present times, the case where "Kemono" are making unnecessary interactions with humans has drastically increased. Inugami Kohachi, who managed a detective agency, is investigating the cases involving "Kemono" and he visited the countryside... The title for episode 5 is "Intrusion". The vampire Mihai is an acquaintance of Inugami, who also lived in the detective agency. Due to a certain circumstances, Kabane and others had an arm wrestling match with him, but was defeated due to the tremendous strength of the vampire. Episode 5 "Intrusion" of "Kemono Jihen" was broadcast at 10:00 PM, on February 7, 2021 (Sunday), on TOKYO MX and other channels. (C) Aimoto Shou/ Shueisha, "Kemono Jihen" Production Committee
The synopsis and preceding cutscene of 'Ja no Michi', episode 5 of the TV anime "The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation" Zenjin-hen, have been revealed. It is on air on Sunday, February 7, 2021. "The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation" is based on a BL novel which is written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu and has been serialized on a website in China. The video has exceeded 11 billion views nationwide, and Japanese dubbed version has been released. Practitioners of Cultivational Sect suppressed Qishan Wen Sect, who know much about violence, at Sunshot Campaign. Wei Wuxian contributed to the campaign, but the power of the dark path was so strong that he has gone to his fate. After 13 years have passed, Wei Wuxian revives using magic, and sees his friends including Lan Wangji. The story traces back to the time when they were boys... The subtitle for episode 5 is 'Ja no Michi'. When Lan Wangji was thinking about Mizu no Kai in the study on a rainy night, he spotted Wei Wuxian bringing in some alcohol. Lan Wangji intended to punish Wei Wuxian, but they fell out of the wall after a long battle, which made Lan Wangji violate "night-time curfew". Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji are sentenced to a punishment of panel-beating. Lan Xichen tells Wei Wuxian, who was seriously wounded, to rest by the cold spring at the mountain behind. There is Lan Wangji. While they are arguing, they hear Jasui growling. They individually followed Jasui, Wei Wuxian is surrounded by Jasui... 'Ja no Michi', episode 5 of the TV anime "Madousoshi" Zenjin-hen, is on air at TOKYO MX and other channels on Sunday, February 7, 2021. （C）2020 Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited
"One Piece" has appeared as the new box-style collection toy brand "TAMASHII BOX". It will be released in two types, "Vol.1" and "Vol.2", and it will be available at the storefront from August 2021. "TAMASHII BOX" is a box-style collection toy brand that is filled with the soul along with the "molding", "structure", and "coloring" techniques of TAMASHII NATIONS. It was resized so that you are able to arrange it on the desktop easily while maintaining the molding of the Figuarts Zero. "TAMASHII BOX One Piece Vol.1" is consists of Monkey D Luffy, Sanji, Tony Tony Chopper, Nico Robin, and Franky. "TAMASHII BOX One Piece Vol.2" is consists of Monkey D Luffy (JOY), Tony Tony Chopper (JOY), Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Brook. "Vol.1" and "Vol.2" are priced at 1,000 JPY (tax excluded) each, and they will be available at storefront from August 2021. （C）Oda Eiichiro/ Shueisha, Fuji TV, Toei Animation
Valentine's day limited desserts inspired by "Love Live!," "Love Live! Sunshine!!," and "Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club" have been revealed. It is available for a pre-order on the official website of "PRIROLL." The line-up of the Valentine desserts of "Love Live!" and "Love Live! Sunshine!!" consist of 'Valentine Pri-Cake (Total 10 Types)' and 'Valentine Pri-Macaroon 12 Piece Set (1 Type).' Valentine desserts of "Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club" comprises 'Valentine Pri-Cake (Total 11 Types)' and 'Valentine Pri-Macaroon 12 Piece Set (1 Type).' For every product bought, a complimentary postcard will be given. Various options are available for the cake, being able to select between 'Yellow Peach' or 'Strawberry' for fruits and 'Whipped Cream' or 'Chocolate Cream.' Also, you could decide between the 'Chocolate & Strawberry' set or the 'Strawberry & Pistachio & Orange' set for the macaroon. Satisfying both eyes and mouth, spending this year's Valentine with "Love Live!" desserts would be another great option. 'Valentine Pri-Cake' is priced at 4,500JPY (Tax Excl.) each, and 'Valentine Pri-Macaroon 12 Piece Set' is priced at 4,400JPY (Tax Excl.) each. （C）2013 PL! （C）KG （C）S （C）BUSHI （C）2017 PL!S （C）KG （C）S （C）BUSHI （C）2020 PL!N （C）KG （C）S （C）BUSHI
It was announced that a one-hour special "Sazae-san Valentine's Day Special" of the TV anime "Sazae-san" will be broadcast on February 14, from 06:00 P.M. In addition to plot of volume 4 to be broadacst, including the story of a young Norisuke's matchmaking failure, "Norisuke's youth-from boarding house to matchmaking-", a gift plan for Nissan's new compact car "Note e-POWER" will also be announced. "Norisuke Youth: From Boarding House to Matchmaking" is an episode that delves into the time when Sazae's cousin Norisuke was staying at the Isono family when he had just moved to Tokyo. Norisuke with his wife, Taico, had returned to her parents' home, so he came to visit the Isono family. So when he looks at the old album together, he sees a picture of Norisuke when he was young when he lived in the Isono family. At that time, Norisuke had spent his days uselessly. So, he had to make a match with Namihei's arrangement, but it ended in a big failure. What happened to the matchmaking? And how could he make up with Taico? Check out the unknown story of young Norisuke's youth. In addition to this, "Sazae-san Valentine's Day Special" will also feature volume 3, "Teach me, Doctor Dolittle," "Rose and Pen Pen Grass," and "A well-prepared man," which depicts the daily lives of the Sazae-san family. Moreover, viewers who participated in the rock-paper-scissors fight, which is being broadcast on data, and won the "Gold Award" with 14 or more stamps during February, there also will be the chance to win one of Nissan's new compact cars "Note e-POWER" by lottery. Please join in the fight to enter the giveaway.
From "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba", T-shirts in bottles with designs of Tanjiro, Rengoku, and other characters have been released. Pre-orders are currently available on "Character Department". There are a total of 10 different types in the lineup: Kamado Tanjirou Black, Rengoku Kyojuro Black, Kamado Nezuko Black, Agatsuma Zenitsu Black, Tomioka Giyu White, Kocho Shinobu Black, Rengoku Kyojuro White, Tokitou Muichiro Black, Uzui Tengen Black, and Kanroji Mitsuri White. Each of them is decorated with impressive items such as characters and the Nichirintou's sword guard. The "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba T-shirt in a Bottle" is priced at 2,000 JPY each (tax excluded). Pre-orders are currently available on "Character Department". © Gotouge Koyoharu / Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
From "Shin Ultraman", created and written by Anno Hideaki from "Evangelion", comes "Ultraman" under the action figure series "S.H. Figuarts". The product will be in stores from June 2021. "S.H. Figuarts Shin Ultraman" is a recreation of the original design of Ultraman by Narita Tooru, which is also the design concept of "Shin Ultraman". He doesn't have a Color Timer nor peepholes for the eyes and was designed based on the body of Furuya Satoshi, who Narita specifically chose as the model of Ultraman. Though having a slim body, the figure can be posed in various poses like shooting the Spacium Beam or flying. "S.H. Figuarts Shin Ultraman" is priced at 5,000 JPY (tax excluded) and will be in stores in June 2021. The figure will also be available online including, Amazon, AmiAmi, Big Camera, Yodobashi Camera, Edion, etc. (*Please check each website for sales status. Sales may have finished.) (C) 2021 "Shin Ultraman" Production Committee (C) Tsuburaya Production
From "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Prisma Phantasm" comes the 1/7 scale figure of Miyu Edelfelt in the "wedding bikini". Pre-orders are currently available on "Kadokawa Store". The product Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Prisma Phantasm" is the 2nd figure that is based on the "wedding bikini" illustration that was revealed on the release date of the OVA "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Prisma Phantasm", which is in June 2019. The clear parts of the veil and pareo, the pearl coating on the overall clothing, the detailed coloring on the flower petals, and the bouquet that was used to hide her mouth while turning around with her toes turned inward has well-expressed the cuteness of Miyu. The veil and bouquet are detachable, and it comes with a flower petals part that can be attached to the waist, so you are able to customize and display it in your own preference. "Miyu Edelfelt Wedding Bikini Ver." is priced at 15,000 JPY (tax excluded). Pre-orders are currently available on "Kadokawa Store" until April 7, 2021, and shipping is scheduled for January 2022. Also, a limited edition that comes with a "Wedding T-shirt Miyu Ver." as a bonus, is also available, so fans should check it out. （C）2019 Hiroyama Hiroshi, TYPE-MOON／KADOKAWA／Prisma☆Phantasm Production Committee
From "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water", 'Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water Exhibition' will be held to celebrate its 30th anniversary since the broadcast began. It will be held at 'Daimaru Museum Umeda' from February 17 to March 8, 2021. This event is a special exhibition of "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water", which was broadcast at NHK from 1990 to 1991, to celebrate the 30th anniversary since its broadcast began. At the venue, a lot of "real" materials for producing "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water", including planning papers, idea memos by the director Anno, image boards by Sadamoto Yoshiyuki and Maeda Mahiro, character settings, storyboards, original anime illustrations, and films from the initial stage, will be displayedexhibited. Along with the invaluable materials, you can look back on the main story. So, so in addition to the fans from the initial stage, if you are new to Nadia, you would be able to enjoy it. At the venue, original goods such as 'Key Chain Watch', 'Pins', and 'Canvas Art' will also be on sale. Paying visitors will receive a special present of a 16mm printed film. As a visitor's gift, you will be given a 16mm printed film of the initial stage of the broadcast per visitor for a fee. As a purchase gift, you will also be given a Nadia Exhibition's special shop bag if you purchase 5,000 JPY (tax included) or more. Please check out the official website for more detailed information. The special exhibition 'Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water Exhibition' will be held at 'Daimaru Museum Umeda' from February 17 to March 8, 2021. （C）NHK, NEP
From "Fate/Grand Order" OVA, "Fate/Grand Carnival", a new key visual featuring Artoria and Nero was released. Also, information about the bonuses for purchasing the Bluray & DVD was announced in advance of the release of the 1st Season on June 2 and the 2nd Season on August 25. The new key visual was first revealed in the streaming program "Fate/Grand Order Winter Caravan Online 2021 Vol.2", which was broadcast on ABEMA, niconico Live, YouTube Live, and Twitter Periscope on February 6. It has two new characters featured: Artoria Pendragon (voice: Kawasumi Ayako) and Nero Claudius (voice: Kawasumi Ayako) who had a strong presence in "Daiichi Tokuien Eirei Genkai Taisai Olympia"(1st Unique Feast Heroic Spirit Extreme Festival Olympia), which was broadcast during the end of year special in 2020, "Fate Project Oomisoka TV Special 2020". By the way, this visual will keep on evolving with new characters added to it. Let's look forward to seeing what "feast" this visual will end up becoming. In addition, new information about the bonuses for purchasing the Bluray & DVD which will be released on June 2 for the 1st Season and on August 25 for the 2nd Season has been announced. First, the bonus for those who buy both Season 1 and Season 2 for all stores is an "Original Illustration Cushion Cover" designed with an original illustration by Takenashi Eri, the character designer of the anime. There is also a bonus "Orignal Illustration B2-size Tapestry" (5 designs in total) for those who buy both seasons at certain stores. And the characters featured in them were announced. Details are available on the official website. (C) TYPE-MOON / FGC Project
From "Rebuild of Evangelion" comes a figure of Ayanami Rei (Tentative Name). Pre-orders are currently available on "Premium Bandai". The figure portrays her in a battle, wielding a scythe in her Plugsuit. Though having a slim silhouette, the bold swing of the scythe makes it a voluminous figure with a width of roughly 300mm. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to see her expression as a pilot. "G.E.M. Series Rebuild of Evangelion Ayanami Rei (Tentative Name)" is priced at 15,180 JPY (tax included). Pre-orders are currently available on "Premium Bandai", and shipping is scheduled for September 2021. (C) khara
Mobile RPG over 60 million downloads called "Seven Knights" marks 5th anniversary Feb. 4, 2021, and announced the anime adoption with the title "Seven Knights Revolution-Descendants of Hero-" as the latest project. This will depict the distant future of "Seven Knights" through the original story.
The casts and staff were announced.
Other than Yamashita Daiki will play Nemo and Yamashita Daiki will play Philia, director will be Ichikawa Ryouya and Rhiden Film will be in charge.
Moreover, the teaser promotion movie with character voices and the teaser visual with original illustrations by character designer Matsuura Arisa, have been revealed.
"Seven Knights Revolution-Descendants of Hero-" will be broadcast from Apr. 2021.
Additionally, the new smartphone RPG "Seven Knights Revolution" will also start from 2021.
"One Piece" has appeared as the new box-style collection toy brand "TAMASHII BOX". It will be released in two types, "Vol.1" and "Vol.2", and it will be available at the storefront from August 2021. "TAMASHII BOX" is a box-style collection toy brand that is filled with the soul along with the "molding", "structure", and "coloring" techniques of TAMASHII NATIONS. It was resized so that you are able to arrange it on the desktop easily while maintaining the molding of the Figuarts Zero. "TAMASHII BOX One Piece Vol.1" is consists of Monkey D Luffy, Sanji, Tony Tony Chopper, Nico Robin, and Franky. "TAMASHII BOX One Piece Vol.2" is consists of Monkey D Luffy (JOY), Tony Tony Chopper (JOY), Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Brook. "Vol.1" and "Vol.2" are priced at 1,000 JPY (tax excluded) each, and they will be available at storefront from August 2021. （C）Oda Eiichiro/ Shueisha, Fuji TV, Toei Animation
Valentine's day limited desserts inspired by "Love Live!," "Love Live! Sunshine!!," and "Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club" have been revealed. It is available for a pre-order on the official website of "PRIROLL." The line-up of the Valentine desserts of "Love Live!" and "Love Live! Sunshine!!" consist of 'Valentine Pri-Cake (Total 10 Types)' and 'Valentine Pri-Macaroon 12 Piece Set (1 Type).' Valentine desserts of "Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club" comprises 'Valentine Pri-Cake (Total 11 Types)' and 'Valentine Pri-Macaroon 12 Piece Set (1 Type).' For every product bought, a complimentary postcard will be given. Various options are available for the cake, being able to select between 'Yellow Peach' or 'Strawberry' for fruits and 'Whipped Cream' or 'Chocolate Cream.' Also, you could decide between the 'Chocolate & Strawberry' set or the 'Strawberry & Pistachio & Orange' set for the macaroon. Satisfying both eyes and mouth, spending this year's Valentine with "Love Live!" desserts would be another great option. 'Valentine Pri-Cake' is priced at 4,500JPY (Tax Excl.) each, and 'Valentine Pri-Macaroon 12 Piece Set' is priced at 4,400JPY (Tax Excl.) each. （C）2013 PL! （C）KG （C）S （C）BUSHI （C）2017 PL!S （C）KG （C）S （C）BUSHI （C）2020 PL!N （C）KG （C）S （C）BUSHI
From "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba", T-shirts in bottles with designs of Tanjiro, Rengoku, and other characters have been released. Pre-orders are currently available on "Character Department". There are a total of 10 different types in the lineup: Kamado Tanjirou Black, Rengoku Kyojuro Black, Kamado Nezuko Black, Agatsuma Zenitsu Black, Tomioka Giyu White, Kocho Shinobu Black, Rengoku Kyojuro White, Tokitou Muichiro Black, Uzui Tengen Black, and Kanroji Mitsuri White. Each of them is decorated with impressive items such as characters and the Nichirintou's sword guard. The "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba T-shirt in a Bottle" is priced at 2,000 JPY each (tax excluded). Pre-orders are currently available on "Character Department". © Gotouge Koyoharu / Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
Many Chinese cosplayers have appeared in Japanese anime/game events and Doujinshi conventions. Their high-quality cosplays have stolen the attention of the anime and game fans. "Fate/Grand Order" Mash / Photo by Jiaozhu shadow 【Click the photo for the photo gallery】 Mayuyi tako is said to be one of the hottest cosplayers in recent years. She has been to Japan 3 times so far, and has participated in "Comiket" (95,96, and 97). With about 350,000 followers on Twitter, reservations of her photo sessions are instantly full. She is now studying abroad in the States, and will be going to University from Apr. Here is her interview, along with photos from when she was a high school student. ◆◆ ――What made you start cosplaying, and when did you start? Mayuyi tako: My friend took me to an ACG event (anime, game, doujin events in general) in my middle school years. It was impressive to see cosplayers dressed as my favorite characters. Since then, I've been cosplaying for 6 years. I'm now living in the States, so I go to China or Japan on my long term vacations in summer and winter for cosplay photo sessions. I can't afford freely flying back to China or to Japan from the States except for those occasions. "Fate/Grand Order" Katsushika Hokusai / Photo by Hanmo 【Click the photo for the photo gallery】 ――Tell us about your favorite animes and games. Mayuyi tako: I'm really into "Fate/Grand Order". Other than that, I play a lot of "Grand Blue Fantasy" and "Knives Out". My favorite anime is "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure"! ――What are the features of your cosplay? Mayuyi tako: I believe it's my smile. ――Is there anything you want the photographers to do? Mayuyi tako: I collect as much information about the character before the photo session, and explain what kind of photo I want the photographers to take. But, in my opinion, what's most important is to understand the character as a cosplayer. "Gantz: O" Yamasaki Anzu ――Are there any impressionable moments of cosplaying? Mayuyi tako: That would be when people tell me that I look like the character. It makes me feel that I'm getting closer to my ideal cosplay, and that's very satisfying. ――Which cosplay made you famous? Mayuyi tako: Maybe the cosplay of Mash from "Fate/Grand Order" in 2018. I really worked hard on my facial expressions to give her the essence of a Kohai. I have many other expressions and poses for Mash other than her smiling, so someday, I'd like to introduce them. "Fate/Grand Order" Mash ――What makes you continue cosplaying? Mayuyi tako: The expectations of everyone wanting to see more of my work is a strong motivation among the many reasons. I don't want to lose my passion towards cosplaying. Many of my friends, who started about the same time as me, have given up. I want to be the one that keeps on cosplaying no matter what happens. ――What are your future goals? Mayuyi tako: I want to dress as more characters from "Fate/Grand Order"! Also, characters from my favorite titles like, "Xenoblade2", "Azul Larne", and "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure". "Fate/Grand Order" Koyanskaya Images provided by Mayuyui tako (@Takomayuyi)
Until now, a lot of China cosplayers have attended events in Japan, and their high-quality cosplay has become a hot topic. In the massive population China, rookies are appearing one after one, earning popularity in a short period. "Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World" Rem (Bunny Girl Ver.) 【Click image for the photo gallery】 水淼aqua is also an anticipated super rookie that shows the best quality cosplay, although her cosplay career is less than one year and a half long. The Twitter account that started at Mar. 2019 now has approx. 160 thousand followers (by Apr.14, 2020). With a short interview, this article will deliver cosplay photos of her who have never attended events in Japan. ◆◆ ―― In which part of China are you living? 水淼aqua： I am living in Xi'an. There are lots of places to explore for delicious foods, please come visit us! ―― What is the reason behind starting a cosplay? How long has it past since? 水淼aqua： I loved characters from the anime and games, it has been one year and a half since the thought that I would like to become the character itself both in looks and mind. I mostly take part in studio photograph session and I rarely attend to events. But, I want to try my best to attend events from now. ―― Could you tell us about your favorite anime or games? 水淼aqua： For games, I usually enjoy playing "Azur Lane" and "Diablo 3". For anime, I love all genres from a mild and delicate to passionate and expressive, so I had watched a lot of animes. ―― What is the distinctive feature of expression about your cosplay? 水淼aqua：I really don't have any definite posing or facial expressions. For the cosplay, it is important to change the expressions and movements to become a character itself. Maybe, a handsome look is my appealing point?... It's a joke! (Laughing) ―― Is there anything that you expect from a photographer when taking a photo? 水淼aqua： I prefer a photographerwith a similar sense and idea of the photo that I want. This only leaves minor editing after the photograph has started. Another would be someone who allows me to get engaged with my character. This is because I lose concentration if I am instructed with too much posing. ―― Is there any memorable moments of cosplay until now? 水淼aqua： It would be the moment when I took a cosplay photoshoot of Do-S from "One-Punch Man". I accidentally had candle wax spilled over my back, so I went to a hospital straight after the photoshoot. It was horrible because it would have been a life-time scar if I arrived slightly later. (Laughing) Do-S from "One-Punch Man" 【Click image for the photo gallery】 ―― What is the cosplay that sparked your popularity among people? 水淼aqua： It is Atago from "Azur Lane" (Racing Queen Ver.). I personally feel like this was the cosplay that reached over the personal limit. I am thinking that getting known by a lot of people is a reward behind numerous efforts that I have put into. ―― Could you please tell about your future goals? 水淼aqua：I want to cosplay a lot of characters from "Azur Lane" and "Fate/Grand Order". I would like to enhance my posing or expressions to the next level, giving a vivid impression when I am taking a photo shoot. I will try my best! Also, I have visited Japan 5 times already. Yet, I have not visited a single "Comic Market" event, I really want to attend it next time. Formidable from "Azur Lane" 【Click image for the photo gallery】 Image provided by: 水淼aqua（@aqua28551264）
A Taiwanese cosplayer is booming in Japan. Okita Rinka, who lives in Taipei, Taiwan, has over 30,000 followers on Twitter in Japan and also participates in Comiket and photo sessions in Japan. This is the report of the interview with the new-gen cosplayer from Taiwan along with a photo report. ―― What made you interested in cosplaying? And what are your usual cosplay activities? Okita Rinka: I always liked anime and games since I was a child. I started cosplaying when I saw my friend doing it in middle school. It's been roughly 8 years since then. I usually attend as a cosplayer in ACG event (general doujin events of anime and games) in Taiwan. ―― What are your favorite anime and manga? Okita Rinka: It's difficult to pick one anime out of so many. I like Otome games in general! ―― What are your special features of cosplaying? Okita Rinka: I'm good at sensual gestures and expressions like cute faces and emotionless faces. ―― What do you think made you so popular? Okita Rinka: I held many exhibition booths at various doujinshi conventions in Taiwan. Selling my cosplay photo collections at these events brought along more and more supporters. Also, constantly posting photos on Facebook and Instagram helped too. I'm so glad that such steps I took in the past brought me to where I am now. ―― Tell us which cosplay left a strong impression on you. Okita Rinka: That would be Shuten Douji from "Fate/Grand Order". The shooting was so exhausting. We had to climb deep in the mountains for the shooting and by the time we could leave, it was so dark we couldn't see anything. We were about to get lost in the mountains. ―― How many times have you been to Japan? Okita Rinka: 7 times in total, but the summer of 2018 is the only time I attended Comiket. ―― What keeps you cosplaying? Okita Rinka: The strongest motivation would be my love for anime and games. Also, the fans who support my cosplays always give me confidence. ―― In what style do you like to be photoed? Okita Rinka: I believe the composition and the color tone are the most important. Furthermore, sharing an image with the cameraman is the most important! ―― What do you value in your cosplay? Okita Rinka: I didn't know anything when I began cosplaying. I worked hard to become better at make-up and styling the wigs. From there, I try to get as close to the essence of the character as much as I can. That's the approach I believe I should never forget. ―― Tell us about your future goals. Okita Rinka: I want to hold an exhibition booth at Comiket and distribute my cosplay photo collections! I also want many more people to know me in Japan, interact with other cosplayers, and improve on my cosplays. Photos provided by Okita Rinka (@okitarinka01)
We have interviewed Kitaro, the Chinese cosplayer who belongs to the same production as Enako, a cosplayer with top-class popularity in Japan. Here is the interview along with cosplay photos such as Elizabeth from "The Seven Deadly Sins" and Gabriel from "Monster Strike".
Otomo, which operate private tour services for inbound travelers have collaborated with the Anime Tourism Association to develop a pilgrimage tour plan to sacred grounds where stages for some renowned anime works were based off.
The 2nd PV for TV anime Ahiru no Sora has been released and features the passionate plays of a freakishly tall basketball club member. Broadcasting information was released at the same time. The series will be aired on TV Tokyo’s channel 6 starting on October 2nd.
「Gundam AGEII Magnum SV ver.」 piloted by Kujo Kyoya in 『Gundam Build Divers』 gets a gunpla kit with a scale of 1/144(HG). Currently available for pre-order on Premium Bandai.
「BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!」 and its 4th tie-up with Lawson as of September the 3rd, has been revealed. The campaign is to give out a limited quantity of originals goods which will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis
From TV anime "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind" comes blazers and pants (slacks) which can be worn together as business suits inspired by Giorno Giovanna and Bruno Bucciarati. Pre-orders are available at "Premium Bandai" until Dec. 26, 2019.
Movie “Kimetsu no Yaiba : Demon Slayer” Infinity Train arc decided to be released on 2020. The new teaser and visual has been released on the 2nd info.
“Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation”, which had been announced to be animated, was decided to be broadcast as TV anime in 2020. In addition, the first visual depicting the four main characters and a PV by the new animation production company “Studio Bind” established for this work were released.
