Image courtesy of Toei Animation. © Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation

Fans Everywhere Invited to Join Virtual Livestream Watch Party Featuring First Two of Episodes of New WORLD TRIGGER Season 2
Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release
Official Site: worldtrigger.info (Japan)
Special Thanks to Scott Barretto

On the heels of last week’s worldwide premiere of Season 2, Toei Animation Inc. released details today for its special WORLD TRIGGER livestream event teased to fans just before Christmas. To celebrate the new season’s launch, Toei Animation will host its first-ever virtual global fan event — the WORLD TRIGGER Season 2 Global Livestream Watch Party — on Saturday, January 30 when anime fans across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe can come together for this special simulcast event on Toei Animation’s U.S. Facebook and YouTube channels.
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Source: Sentai press release
Official Site: laidbackers.com (Japan)

©おばけ屋／LAIDBACKERS製作委員会

Sentai announced today that it acquired home video and digital sell-through rights for LAIDBACKERS (レイドバッカーズ-, Reidobakkāzu-, 2019), Japan’s hilarious final theatrical anime of the Heisei era. Sentai will distribute the feature in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Latin America and the Netherlands.

Four former heroes are now living quiet, reincarnated lives in present day Kyoto, Japan. They bask in the warm contentment of being ordinary, modern folk without much important to do. But their idyllic lives are shattered when a precocious elementary schooler who is secretly a reincarnated demon king they once defeated shows up and starts making some serious demands! Now the former heroes must band together with their arch nemesis, because it’s do or die for team LAIDBACKERS!
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The anime feature film PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON ETERNAL THE MOVIE Part 2 comes to Japanese cinemas February 11.
Image courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. ©Naoko Takeuchi/PNP/Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Production Committee

Source: Toei Co., Ltd.
Official Site: sailormoon-movie.jp (Japan)
Official Twitter: @sailor_movie

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

Toei has provided information and large, high-res images from PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON ETERNAL THE MOVIE Part 2 (劇場版「美少女戦士セーラームーンEternal」《後編》, Gekijō-ban Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Eternal “Kohen”), based on Naoko Takeuchi’s internationally popular girls’manga series, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.
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Image courtesy of Shochiku. ©2020 Kozue Amano/MAG Garden・ARIAcompany All Rights Reserved

Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd.
Official Site: ariacompany.net (Japan)
Official Twitter: @ARIA_SENDEN

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

Distributor Shochiku Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and large images from ARIA THE CREPUSCOLO, the second feature film from the smash hit manga and anime series.
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VISION OF ESCAFLOWNE’s Maaya Sakamoto will release a new album this March. Photo courtesy of FlyingDog, Inc.
©2021 Maaya Sakamoto/JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Source: FlyingDog, Inc. Qdopp Media Relations press release

Maaya Sakamoto’s 4th concept album “Duets” (坂本　真綾 4thコンセプトアルバム　Duets) will be released on March 17. This will be her second album to commemorate her 25th anniversary year and her first-ever duet album.
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Key art for the new movie GINTAMA THE FINAL. Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Japan. © Hideaki Sorachi / GINTAMA the Movie

Source: Warner Bros. Japan
Official Site: warnerbros.co.jp/gintamamovie (Japan)

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided information and images from the new anime film, GINTAMA THE FINAL (銀魂 THE FINAL). The movie is based on the incredibly popular action comedy manga series Gintama, created by Hideaki Sorachi and originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. The collected editions of the manga have sold more than 55 million volumes.
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Source: Sentai press release
Official Site: nonnontv.com/tvanime (Japan)

©2021 Atto・KADOKAWA Publishing / Asahigaoka
Project III

Sentai announced today that it acquired exclusive rights to NON NON BIYORI NONSTOP (のんのんびより のんすとっぷ, Non Non Biyori Non Sutotsupu, 2021), the highly anticipated third season of the charming slice-of-life anime series NON NON BIYORI. Since its premiere, NON NON BIYORI swelled the hearts of anime fans with endearing characters, engaging storylines and laugh out loud moments. Sentai’s licensed territory includes the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Aland Islands, Portugal, Spain and Latin America.

The cast and main creative team from the earlier installments of NON NON BIYORI teamed up again for NON NON BIYORI NONSTOP! Now fans can rejoin Renge, Natsumi, Komari and former big-city-girl Hotaru as they experience an idyllic life in the Japanese countryside. Fresh excitement brews as someone new moves into the house next door. The students of the tiny, tight-knit Asahigaoka branch school will have to make this newcomer feel welcome, which means audiences are in for more of this series’ signature antics and heartwarming, human moments in the third season of NON NON BIYORI!
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The opening and ending theme songs of ARIA THE CREPUSCOLO will be released in two formats: The ARIA version and the KIYONO version.
Photos courtesy of FlyingDog, Inc. ©2020 Kozue Amano/MAG Garden・ARIAcompany All Rights Reserved

Source: FlyingDog, Inc. Qdopp Media Relations press release
Official Anime Site: ariacompany.net (Japan)

Kiyono Yasuno’s long-awaited third single will consist of “Felicità” and “Echoes”, the opening and ending theme songs of the anime feature film ARIA THE CREPUSCOLO, which will open in Japanese cinemas in spring 2021. Kiyono will also be voicing Aletta, one of the new characters in the movie. This single will be released in two formats: The ARIA version, which will feature cover art drawn by ARIA character designer Yoko Ito, and the KIYONO version, which will feature a photo of Kiyono Yasuno. The third track for each version will be a newly recorded acoustic version of a previously released song.
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Source: Sentai press release
Official Site: kaiyari.com (Japan)

©2021 Rui Tsukiyo / KADOKAWA / Redo of Healer Production
Committee

Sentai announced today that it acquired exclusive rights to REDO OF HEALER (回復術士のやり直し 〜即死魔法とスキルコピーの超越ヒール〜, Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi: Sokushi Mahō to Sukiru Kopī no Chōetsu Hīru, 2021), the dark fantasy anime series based on the light novel series written by Rui Tsukiyo. Sentai’s licensed territories include the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Greenland, Faroe and Åland Islands, Scandinavia, Spain, Portugal and Latin America.

In a dark world of monsters, adventurers and mages, some of the most gifted healers are subjugated to brute force even by the hands of their compatriots. But one mage, Kayal, gains the ability to rewind time, turn the tables and right all wrongs.
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Global Streaming Partners Revealed for Highly Anticipated New Season of the Sci-Fi Action Series
Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release
Official Site: worldtrigger.info (Japan)
Special Thanks to Scott Barretto

Image courtesy of Toei Animation. ©Daisuke Ashihara/
Shueisha, Toei Animation

Christmas came early for anime fans with today’s announcement from Toei Animation Inc. that the eagerly awaited Season Two of WORLD TRIGGER will stream on the leading streaming platforms Crunchyroll and Anime Digital Network in France. Leveraging their collective presence, WORLD TRIGGER Season 2 will be accessible to anime fans around the globe. In addition, Toei Animation also revealed that Season 2 will launch as a simultaneous premiere with Japan on Saturday, January 9, 2021. WORLD TRIGGER Season 2 will be on several streaming services with a shared simulcast window. All subtitled episodes will stream day and date with the TV broadcast in Japan. Adding to the anticipation for the upcoming premiere of WORLD TRIGGER Season 2, this past weekend Toei Animations in Japan surprised fans with confirmation that it will be producing an exciting third season of the sci-fi action series.

“We’re excited to partner with Crunchyroll and Anime Digital Network to bring WORLD TRIGGER Season 2 to fans on their streaming services,” said Masayuki Endo, president and CEO Toei Animation Inc. “We’re thrilled the new season is accessible to fans around the world and look forward to the simultaneous premiere of Season 2 together with Japan on January 9.”
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Source: Sentai press release
Official Site: mujina-company.com (Japan)

© Ranjo Miyake・KADOKAWA/Twin Engine

Sentai announced today that it acquired CUTE EXECUTIVE OFFICER (幼女社長, 2021), the delightful short-format anime comedy series based on the manga Youjo Shacho. Sentai will deliver the series to audiences in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, South Africa, Spain and Portugal.

She’s not a genius. She’s not a prodigy. Heck, she’s not even old enough to vote! But somehow Najimu Mujina scored a totally above-average job as the president and “CEO” of the Mujina Company, where she navigates the world of adults with infectious, bright-eyed charm and enthusiasm. Whether it’s golfing with colleagues, negotiating contracts or pestering her executive assistant, Yuki, her hilarious antics are sure to captivate audiences of all ages.
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Source: Well Go USA, ddPR press release
Official Site: jiang-ziya-2020 (US)
Special Thanks to Leif Helland

Image courtesy of Well Go USA Entertainment. © 2019 Beijing
Enlight Pictures Co., Ltd.

JIANG ZIYA (姜子牙) — the acclaimed follow-up to the international blockbuster NE ZHA (哪吒之魔童降世, Nézhā zhī Mótóng Jiàngshì, 2019) and the second chapter in the magical Fengshen Cinematic Universe—is a fate-defying, action-packed legendary tale retold through vibrant Chinese animation and debuts on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD February 9 from Well Go USA Entertainment. To earn his place with the gods, commander Jiang Ziya must vanquish the fox demon behind a brutal clan war. Upon learning the creature’s fate is tied to that of a young girl, he faces an impossible choice: can he sacrifice one to save many?

JIANG ZIYA NVINCIBLE DRAGON debuts on Blu-ray (SLP: $29.98), Digital and DVD (SLP: $24.98) February 9, 2021 from Well Go USA Entertainment. The film has a runtime of approximately 110 minutes and is not rated.
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Source: Ultraman Galaxy, The Licensing Group Ltd
Official Site: modusgames.com/override-2-super-mech-league
Special Thanks to Carey Simon

© 2020 Modus Studios Brazil. Anime Ultraman ©TSUBURAYA
PRODUCTIONS ©Eiichi Shimizu, Tomohiro Shimoguchi ©ULTRAMAN
PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM

The competitive arena brawler OVERRIDE 2: SUPER MECH LEAGUE from Modus Games, a division of Maximum Games, features an official crossover with Anime ULTRAMAN. Fans looking to get their hands on this iconic character can preorder the OVERRIDE 2: SUPER MECH LEAGUE ULTRAMAN DELUXE EDITION or grab it on launch day, December 22nd on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 for $39.99 USD.

Developed by Modus’ in-house developer, Modus Studios Brazil, OVERRIDE 2: SUPER MECH LEAGUE is the follow-up to 2018’s hit competitive arena brawler featuring an array of super-powered mechs ready to battle it out until the end. The game supports local and online multiplayer for 2-4 players and is equally accessible for both casual and competitive fans.
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Source: Shout! Factory press release
Special Thanks to Tom Chen

Photo courtesy of Shout! Factory. © Fuji Television Network,
Inc.

Every drink has a story, and every story has a drink to accompany it. Hidden in the Ginza district’s back alleys in Tokyo, we find Eden Hall, an intimate bar run by Ryuu Sasakura, the bartender prodigy known to mix the most incredible cocktails anyone has ever tasted. However, not anyone can find Eden Hall, but it must find you! Anime series BARTENDER (バーテンダー, Bātendā), based on the best-selling Japanese manga of the same name by Araki Joh and illustrated by Kenji Nagatomo, is a charming and heartfelt anthology series that brims with captivating slice-of-life narratives and scrumptious-looking anime. Since its initial debut in 2006, BARTENDER developed a worldwide cult following. This acclaimed series was directed by Masaki Watanabe (BATTLE SPIRITS, BAKUMATSU, KADO – THE RIGHT ANSWER), written by Yasuhiro Imagawa (GIANT ROBO THE ANIMATION) and produced by Palm Studios.

Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of this highly sought-after pop culture series, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Anime Limited, is proud to present BARTENDER 15th Anniversary Collector’s Edition on national home entertainment shelves and digital on January 19, 2021.
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Photos courtesy of Shout! Factory. THE CAT RETURNS ©2002 Nekonote-Do • GNDHMT. WHISPER OF THE HEART ©1995 Aoi Hiiragi / Shueisha • Studio Ghibli • NH

Source: Shout! Factory press release
Special Thanks to Sarah J. De Bruin

Studio Ghibli and GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Factory, will release THE CAT RETURNS and WHISPER OF THE HEART, from the famed Studio Ghibli library of films, on March 16, 2021 in limited edition SteelBook packaging with striking new art. Each SteelBook will house a Blu-ray & DVD combo pack, presenting the film alongside hours of bonus features and a booklet with stunning art and statements from the filmmakers.
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Image courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. Ⓒ2020 LIP×LIP Movie Project

Source: Toei Co., Ltd.
Official Site: honeyworks-anime.jp (Japan)

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

Toei has provided a gallery of images from their upcoming theatrical feature, HoneyWorks 10th Anniversary “LIP × LIP FILM × LIVE”. The film, which celebrates the anniversary of the multimedia group HoneyWorks with a hybrid of an anime movie and a “virtual live performance,” will open in Japanese cinemas on December 25, 2020.
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MADE IN ABYSS Available March 30th
Source: Section23 Films press release
Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff

Artwork not final – mock-up. Photo courtesy of
Section23 Films.

Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its March slate of releases which includes Sentai Filmworks feature films, MADE IN ABYSS: DAWN OF THE DEEP SOUL, JOURNEY’S DAWN and WANDERING TWILIGHT, available on Blu-ray March 30th.
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Source: Sentai press release
Official Site: pet-anime.com (Japan)

© Ranjo Miyake・KADOKAWA/Twin Engine

Sentai announced today that it acquired distribution rights to the sci-fi psychological thriller series, pet (ペット, Petto, 2020). Sentai’s licensed territory includes the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and Nordic Countries, Spain, Portugal and Central and South America.

Hiroki and Tsukasa can manipulate the minds memories of anyone they target. With that power comes a dangerous prospect for those who wield it — madness or even erasure of a person’s entire self. And yet, an intense bond protects their psyches from corruption. But that bond is threatened when a powerful crime syndicate plots to exploit Hiroki and Tsukasa’s gifts to commit horrific crimes. Now they must do the unimaginable if they are to live to see one another again. Is the price of reunion a shattered mind and destruction of everything held dear?
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Source: Sentai press release

©2019 Kacho Hashimoto/Tokuma Shoten・“Cagaster of
an Insect Cage” Production Committee

Sentai announced today that it acquired home video rights to sci-fi anime series CAGASTER OF AN INSECT CAGE (虫籠のカガステル, Mushikago no Kagasuteru, 2020) for the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Central America and South America.

The year is 2125 AD. The world was decimated three decades earlier by a devastating pathogen that mutates humans into horrific — and horrifically deadly — giant insects called Cagasters. While on a scavenging mission, Kidow, an Exterminator trained to target and destroy Cagasters, encounters a young girl named Ilie and her father fleeing a vicious Cagaster attack. Kidow must make a fateful decision to deliver Ilie safely to her mother, but Ilie harbors secrets that could forever alter the course of human history.
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Source: Qdopp Media Relations, FlyingDog, Inc. press release
Official Site: jvcmusic.lnk.to/GEAR_FIGHTER_DENDOH

Photo courtesy of Qdopp. © Sunrise

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the original run of GEAR FIGHTER DENDOH (Gear 戦士電童, Gia Faitā Dendō, 2000-01), the anime production company has been releasing one episode daily since October 15.

Coinciding with these releases, the GEAR FIGHTER DENDOH music collection, which was previously only available on CD, will be re-released for streaming on December 2.

The hit opening theme “W-Infinity” by Hitomi Mieno and Hironobu Kageyama, the character and insert songs by leading voice actress Naomi Shindo and others, and the profound background music by Toshihiko Sahashi—these albums have it all!

The albums will be available on streaming services and major download sites such as the iTunes Store, RecoChoku, and mora.
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Come to the land where gods and mankind reside together!
Source: Aniplex of America press release
Official Site: anime.fate-go.jp (Japan), anime.fate-go.us/ep7-tv (US)
Special Thanks to Aiko Makino

Image courtesy of Aniplex of America. ©TYPE-MOON / FGO7
ANIME PROJECT

Aniplex of America is thrilled to announce that the action-packed FATE/GRAND ORDER ABSOLUTE DEMONIC FRONT: BABYLONIA (Fate/Grand Order -絶対魔獣戦線バビロニア-, Feito/Gurando Ōdā -Zettai Majuu Sensen Babironia, 2019-20) will be receiving two Blu-ray box set releases in 2021. Each box set will be housed in a sleek box featuring an exclusive illustration by character designer Tomoaki Takase (OCCULTIC;NINE, SAEKANO: HOW TO RAISE A BORING GIRLFRIEND) containing three Blu-ray discs with PVs, CMs, textless opening and endings, as well as web previews.

Box set I features the first half of the series (episodes 00-11) in both the original Japanese and English audio, plus recap episodes I and II in Japanese, along with a special booklet showing comments from the Japanese cast about the characters they play and information about the show’s setting of Mesopotamia.

Box set II includes the latter half of the series (episodes 12-21) in both Japanese and English audio along with the Episode 16 special ending in Japanese, and an exclusive booklet. FATE/GRAND ORDER ABSOLUTE DEMONIC FRONT: BABYLONIA Blu-ray Box Set I will be available March 30, 2021, and Blu-ray Box Set II will be released June 29, 2021.
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A mysterious invitation turns Kaname Sudo’s world upside down in an unpredictable battle of superpowers!
Source: Aniplex of America press release
Official Site: darwins-game.com (Japan), darwinsgame-anime.comm (US)
Special Thanks to Aiko Makino

Image courtesy of Aniplex of America. ©FLIPFLOPs
(AKITASHOTEN) / DARWIN’S GAME PROJECT

Aniplex of America is excited to announce the release of DARWIN’S GAME (ダーウィンズゲーム, Dāwinzu Gēmu) as a complete Blu-ray set on March 16, 2021. The set will contain all eleven episodes of the thrilling series in both English and Japanese audio, along with web previews, and textless opening and ending on three Blu-ray discs. Featuring an electrifying box art illustration by character designer Kazuya Nakanishi, the complete Blu-ray set includes a special booklet with character information.

Adapted from the original manga series by FLIPFLOPs, which was serialized in Bessatsu Shonen Champion by AKITASHOTEN, the animated series premiered in January 2020 and was produced by studio Nexus (COMIC GIRLS, GRANBELM) and directed by Yoshinobu Tokumoto, who served as episode director for many notable shows including BAKEMONOGATARI and SAEKANO: HOW TO RAISE A BORING GIRLFRIEND. The series features music by Kenichiro Suehiro (CELLS AT WORK!, GOBLIN SLAYER) with its opening theme, “CHAIN,” by ASCA (SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATION, FATE/APOCRYPHA) and ending theme, “Alive,” by Mashiro Ayano (FATE/STAY NIGHT [UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS], RECORD OF GRANCREST WAR).
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FOOD WARS! THE FOURTH PLATE! Available February 23rd
Source: Section23 Films press release
Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff

Artwork not final – mock-up. Photo courtesy of
Section23 Films.

Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its February slate of releases which includes the fourth season of Sentai Filmworks smash hit series, FOOD WARS!, available on Blu-ray February 23rd with a Limited Edition Premium Box Set to be released soon.
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Special Guests Colleen Clinkenbeard and Michael McFarland to Join Fans for Two-Episode Screening, Discussion and Giveaways to Celebrate Digital
Release of ONE PIECE Season 11, Voyage 1 in English Dub. Image courtesy of Toei Animation. © Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Toei Animation

Special Guests Colleen Clinkenbeard and Michael McFarland to Join Fans for Two-Episode Screening, Discussion and Giveaways
Source: Toei Animation Inc. press release
Special Thanks to Scott Barretto

Anime’s favorite pirates will set sail on a new voyage with the upcoming digital release of new English dub episodes and fans will get a chance to mark the occasion courtesy of Toei Animation in collaboration from Funimation. To celebrate the December 1 digital release of ONE PIECE Season 11, Voyage 1 (Eps. 629-641 of the “Dressrosa” Arc) on Microsoft and Sony PlayStation Network, Toei Animation will host a special two-hour ONE PIECE livestream watch party for U.S. and Canadian fans.
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Kamihama City, the city where Magical Girls and Uwasa are gathering.
Source: Aniplex of America press release
Official Site: anime.magireco.com (Japan), magiarecord-animeusa.com (US)
Special Thanks to Aiko Makino

Image courtesy of Aniplex of America. ©Magica Quartet
/Aniplex, Magia Record Anime Partners

Aniplex of America has announced the latest addition to their Blu-ray catalogue: MAGIA RECORD: PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA SIDE STORY (マギアレコード 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ外伝, Magia Rekōdo: Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika Gaiden, 2020) Blu-ray Vol. 1. The Blu-ray set will be released on March 16, 2021 with all thirteen episodes from season one in both English and Japanese audio on three Blu-ray discs along with all four versions of the textless openings and ending, trailers, commercials, and the adorable animated “Magia Report” commercials. Featuring package illustrations by character designer Junichiro Taniguchi, the set also comes with an exclusive booklet featuring end card illustrations from every episode, as well as a soundtrack CD.

The series stars Momo Asakura (KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR, CHARLOTTE) and Kira Buckland (BLUE EXORCIST, LORD EL-MELLOI II’S CASE FILES {RAIL ZEPPELIN} GRACE NOTE) as the main character, Iroha Tamaki, who is unable to recall the wish she made in exchange for becoming a Magical Girl.
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Source: Sentai press release

© 2016 Sotsu / Fields / MJP Production Committee

Sentai announced that it acquired MAJESTIC PRINCE: GENETIC AWAKENING (マジェスティックプリンス 覚醒の遺伝子, Ginga Kikōtai Majesutikku Purinsu Kakusei no Idenshi, 2016), the feature-length successor to the popular MAJESTIC PRINCE anime series, for release in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Team Rabbits returns with even more mecha and combat action. Their leader, Izuru, has fallen into a coma following critical injuries he sustained in a fierce battle with his sworn enemy, Jiart. Now Asagi steps up to command Team Rabbits, but does he have what it takes to live up to his brother Izuru’s legacy? There’s no time for second-guessing as Asagai and Team Rabbits take the ultimate stand against a terrifying new enemy, the likes of which they’ve never faced. Explosive mecha action unfolds against a backdrop of alien warfare and gripping drama in MAJESTIC PRINCE: GENETIC AWAKENING!
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Crunchyroll art for ONYX EQUINOX, coming soon! ©2020 Crunchyroll Studios

Source: Crunchyroll
Special Thanks to Amanda Geraldo.

Crunchyroll has announced today a full lineup of dub titles heading to the platform soon including the smash hit Shonen Jump series JUJUTSU KAISEN, the highly-anticipated I’M STANDING ON A MILLION LIVES and three Crunchyroll Original series TONIKAWA: OVER THE MOON FOR YOU,” NOBLESSE and ONYX EQUINOX.
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Source: Sentai press release

© Nobuyuki Fukumoto / KODANSHA LTD. © DNDP, VAP,
Madhouse

Sentai announced today that it acquired KAIJI, the amusingly sinister, 52-episode survival series produced by Madhouse and based on the manga of the same name. Sentai previously licensed KAIJI spinoff series, MR. TONEGAWA – MIDDLE MANAGEMENT BLUES -. Sentai will distribute the series in the Unites States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Central America, South American, South Africa, Spain and Portugal.

Kaiji Ito has serious issues. Not only is he a social misfit, but he’s also a deadbeat petty gambler. After he gets duped into co-signing a loan for his friend, he’s stuck owing the Yakuza millions! Things start looking up when he’s given the opportunity to win his life back by gambling with other lucky participants on a mysterious casino ship, but he quickly realizes that more than just money is at stake. Soon Kaiji and the other contestants discover the depths of human depravity when there is nothing left to lose — except their lives.
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Source: Toei Co., Ltd.
Official Site: honeyworks-anime.jp (Japan)

Photo courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. Ⓒ2020 LIP×LIP Movie
Project

Toei has provided information and promotional images for their upcoming theatrical feature, HoneyWorks 10th Anniversary “LIP × LIP FILM × LIVE”. As the title reveals, the film celebrates the anniversary of the multimedia group HoneyWorks with a hybrid of an anime movie and a “virtual live performance.”

Known by their fans as “Haniwa,” HoneyWorks is known for their Vocaloid music, which is characterized by a variety of pop-flavored animated avatars. They began posting “virtual pop star” songs on video sites like NicoNico in 2010. Their major debut album “I Have Always Liked You.” was released in 2014, and their recent “Confess Your Love Committee Character Song Collection” album features songs used in movies, TV anime and stage productions. HoneyWorks have more than 1.7 million YouTube followers, and their views of their online videos number in the hundreds of millions.

HoneyWorks introduced the idol unit LIP x LIP — consisting of Yujiro (CV: Koki Uchiyama) and Aizo (CV: Nobunaga Shimazaki) — with the song “Romeo.” Since their debut, the group has racked up video views in excess of 70 million. Their 2019 album “Choose which kiss.” hit No. 2 on the Orion Weekly Chart, and “live” concerts were held in Tokyo and Osaka.
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Source: Toei Co., Ltd.
Official Site: sailormoon-movie.jp (Japan)
Official Twitter: @sailor_movie

New theatrical poster, courtesy of Toei Co., Ltd. ©Naoko
Takeuchi/PNP/Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the
Movie Production Committee

Originally scheduled for September 11, 2020, the Toei anime feature film PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON ETERNAL THE MOVIE Part 1 (劇場版「美少女戦士セーラームーンEternal」《前編》, Gekijō-ban Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn Eternal “Zenpen”) will now open in Japanese cinemas on January 8, 2021. The theatrical release was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Toei has announced Part 2 will be released on February 11, 2021.
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