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Fist of the North Star’s Hokuto ga Gotoku PS4 demo now available on Japanese PSN

Fist of the North Star’s Hokuto ga Gotoku PS4 demo now available on Japanese PSN

Fist of the North Star’s Hokuto ga Gotoku PS4 demo now available on Japanese PSN

SEGA and the team behind the Yakuza series tackle the Hokuto no Ken franchise with a brand new demo now available to play on the Japanese PlayStation store.

NormanicGrav • 22nd February 2018

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 31 Review

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 31 Review

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 31 Review

After two releases containing nearly nothing but adaptations of the manga, Naruto Shippuden Box Set 31 falls into a filler-fest, to the sad surprise of nobody. But is the filler here any good, or is it so bad it’s worth losing the few “canon” episodes contained in this set by skipping it? Let’s find out!

Cold Cobra • 22nd February 2018

Anime Limited’s A Silent Voice Heads to Netflix in March

Anime Limited’s A Silent Voice Heads to Netflix in March

Anime Limited’s A Silent Voice Heads to Netflix in March

Kyoto Animation's beautiful and breathtaking anime feature film "A Silent Voice" heads to Netflix in March, according to Mirror.

Josh A. Stevens • 21st February 2018

Anime Limited News: Lupin IV, Momotaro, Sister New Devil & More!

Anime Limited News: Lupin IV, Momotaro, Sister New Devil & More!

Anime Limited News: Lupin IV, Momotaro, Sister New Devil & More!

Anime Limited continues to unveil more new information on their upcoming slates. Here's the quick TL;DR since our last update.

NormanicGrav • 20th February 2018

UKTV Channel VICELAND to air Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust on 6th March

UKTV Channel VICELAND to air Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust on 6th March

UKTV Channel VICELAND to air Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust on 6th March

Another film joins the VICELAND service.

NormanicGrav • 20th February 2018

Glasgow Film Festival 2018 Starts on Wednesday

Glasgow Film Festival 2018 Starts on Wednesday

Glasgow Film Festival 2018 Starts on Wednesday

The Glasgow Film Festival (February 21st – March 04th) has a selection of Japanese films and titles with Japan as a location. The event kicks off with Wes Anderson’s highly-anticipated …

genkinahito • 19th February 2018

SIGNAL.MD Responds to Yaginuma Antisemitism Controversy

SIGNAL.MD Responds to Yaginuma Antisemitism Controversy

SIGNAL.MD Responds to Yaginuma Antisemitism Controversy

SIGNAL.MD, the studio behind Recovery of an MMO Junkie, have issued a statement about director Kazuyoshi Yaginuma and his recent antisemitic activity on Twitter.

Josh A. Stevens • 19th February 2018

We’re Giving Away a Limited Edition Attack on Titan Cape!

We’re Giving Away a Limited Edition Attack on Titan Cape!

We’re Giving Away a Limited Edition Attack on Titan Cape!

If you like Attack on Titan and free stuff as much as we do, you won't want to miss this Attack on Titan: Roar of Awakening giveaway!

Teapot • 19th February 2018

Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening Review

Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening Review

Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening Review

A tightly paced and action-packed thrill ride, Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening is a spectacle not to be missed.

IncendiaryLemon • 19th February 2018

DanMachi, Goblin Slayer Receive New Anime Projects

DanMachi, Goblin Slayer Receive New Anime Projects

DanMachi, Goblin Slayer Receive New Anime Projects

The GA Bunko 2018 Happyō Stage event at Wonder Festival has offered some exciting announcements for the fans of these light novel franchises.

NormanicGrav • 18th February 2018

The Garden of Words Now Streaming on Netflix UK

The Garden of Words Now Streaming on Netflix UK

The Garden of Words Now Streaming on Netflix UK

The 45 minute film by Makoto Shinkai is now streaming on Netflix!

NormanicGrav • 17th February 2018

Crunchyroll Addresses New Changes to their Manga Catalogue

Crunchyroll Addresses New Changes to their Manga Catalogue

Crunchyroll Addresses New Changes to their Manga Catalogue

Starting 28th February there will be new changes made for a wide number of Kodansha Comic manga titles. Prepare to save a lot of time if you want to finish a number of them!

NormanicGrav • 16th February 2018

MyM Magazine publishes its last print edition

MyM Magazine publishes its last print edition

MyM Magazine publishes its last print edition

MyM folds after publishing 71 issues since 2012.

Ian Wolf • 16th February 2018

J-Novel Club Adds ‘Me, a Genius? I Was Reborn into Another World and I Think They’ve Got the Wrong Idea!’ to their Catalogue!

J-Novel Club Adds ‘Me, a Genius? I Was Reborn into Another World and I Think They’ve Got the Wrong Idea!’ to their Catalogue!

J-Novel Club Adds ‘Me, a Genius? I Was Reborn into Another World and I Think They’ve Got the Wrong Idea!’ to their Catalogue!

The 2015 novel series joins the ever-growing J-Novel Club service.

NormanicGrav • 16th February 2018

Manga UK’s Big Fish & Begonia Opens in UK & IRE this April

Manga UK’s Big Fish & Begonia Opens in UK & IRE this April

Manga UK’s Big Fish & Begonia Opens in UK & IRE this April

The Studio Ghibli-esque film that took its native China by storm, Manga Entertainment have confirmed that animated fantasy epic "BIG FISH & BEGONIA" will be splashing into cinemas in UK & Ireland this April!

Josh A. Stevens • 16th February 2018

Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘MIRAI (Working Title)’ coming to UK Theatrical Screens from Anime Limited

Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘MIRAI (Working Title)’ coming to UK Theatrical Screens from Anime Limited

Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘MIRAI (Working Title)’ coming to UK Theatrical Screens from Anime Limited

Another 2018 anime film will be coming to the UK theatrical screens this year.

NormanicGrav • 15th February 2018

Netflix Adds Fate/stay night (2006), Sword Art Online the Movie -Ordinal Scale- & More!

Netflix Adds Fate/stay night (2006), Sword Art Online the Movie -Ordinal Scale- & More!

Netflix Adds Fate/stay night (2006), Sword Art Online the Movie -Ordinal Scale- & More!

Three new catalogue shows, two OVAs and a film join the Netflix service for the UK.

NormanicGrav • 15th February 2018

Asian Actors to Lead Netflix’s Sword Art Online Series

Asian Actors to Lead Netflix’s Sword Art Online Series

Asian Actors to Lead Netflix’s Sword Art Online Series

Kirito and Asuna will be portrayed by Asian actors in the upcoming US live-action Sword Art Online series, writer and Executive Producer Laeta Kalogridis confirms.

Josh A. Stevens • 13th February 2018

Anime Limited Cancels Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution Theatrical Release

Anime Limited Cancels Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution Theatrical Release

Anime Limited Cancels Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution Theatrical Release

Anime Limited confirms plans for a nationwide release of Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution have been cancelled, owing to its poor reception.

Josh A. Stevens • 13th February 2018

Anime Limited Reveal More Information on the UK re-release of Wolf’s Rain

Anime Limited Reveal More Information on the UK re-release of Wolf’s Rain

Anime Limited Reveal More Information on the UK re-release of Wolf’s Rain

The upcoming release had been upgraded to an Ultimate Edition, but now we have new information on the specs!

NormanicGrav • 12th February 2018