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    At the same time as the release of its latest titles in Japan today, KADOKAWA's light novel imprint Sneaker Bunko posted a 50-second new PV on YouTube. The clip features the final 17th volume of Natsume Akatsuki's fantasy series KonoSuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World! , and is narrated by its male protagonist Kazuma (CV: Jun Fukushima).    The series has been released from the imprint since October 2013 and has printed more than nine million copies so far according to the PV. Meanwhile, the novel's third spin-off series KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Extra Attention to that Wonderful Fool! written by Hirukuma is also concluded with its latest seventh volume released today.           "KonoSuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!" 17th volume cover:     "KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Extra Attention to that Wonderful Fool!"  7th volume cover: ...

    The official website for anime voice actor Mamoru Miyano announced today that 75-minute digest videos from his two past live DVD/Blu-ray "MAMORU MIYANO ARENA LIVE TOUR 2018 -EXCITING!-" and "MAMORU MIYANO LIVE TOUR 2017 -LOVING!" will be streamed for free on his official YouTube channel. Both videos will be streamed on the YouTube Premiere feature, where viewers can watch them together and chat in real-time.   "MAMORU MIYANO ARENA LIVE TOUR 2018 -EXCITING!-,"  which includes his solo concert at Saitama Super Arena on June 10, 2018, will start streaming at 21:00 on May 5 (JST), and will be available until May 10. And "MAMORU MIYANO LIVE TOUR 2017 -LOVING!," his concert at Yokohama Arena on October 15, 2017, will start streaming at 21:00 on May 16 (JST), and will be available until May 24.   Miyano is best known as Light Yagami ( Death Note ), Setsuna F. Seiei ( Mobile Suit Gundam 00 ), Tokiya Ichinose ( Uta no Prince-sama ), Rintaro...

    The official website for voice actress Akari Kito has posted a 90-second short version music video for "Nijyu-sanji no Shunrai Shoujo" ( A spring thunder girl at 23:00 ), the lead track from her first full album "Style." In her latest clip, you can see her cute singing performance in pink, blue, yellow, white, and black costumes. She says on Twitter, "I really enjoyed wearing many hairstyles and costumes. I also took a lot of pictures with various costumes, so please enjoy them in the album!!"   The 13-song album also includes her first single song "Swinging Heart" (October 16, 2019 release) and second single song "Desire Again" (February 26, 2020). It was originally scheduled to be released on May 27, 2020, but has been postponed to June 10 considering the safety of the production staff under the state of emergency due to the COVID19 outbreak.   Her well-known anime characters include Nezuko Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kime...

    A TV anime adaptation of VESPA's mobile game for iOS/Android, KING's RAID , is now in the works under the title KING's RAID: Ishi wo Tsugu Monotachi / KING's RAID: Successors of the Will for a premiere in the fall of 2020. The anime's official website has opened with its image visual and a two-minute first PV. The real-time 3D battle RPG was released in September 2016 and has surpassed 13 million downloads worldwide.   The TV anime will tell an original story that is different from the game. Its story is set in the continent called Orbis, a land of swords and magic. 100 years have passed since King Kyle defeated the Demon Lord Angmund, and the protagonist Kasel, who is an apprentice knight, has lived in a peaceful time. However, his fate begins to change when he learns that a monster has appeared in his neighborhood. Guided by a wise man and having a reliable companion, he embarks on an adventure to seek the sealed holy sword.   Makoto Hoshino ( Uta no...

    As reported yesterday, 54-year-old anime voice actress Megumi Ogata (Shinji Ikari in Evangelion ) decided to hold a no-audience live concert titled "Hang In There, Dears!" on June 6, 2020, instead of her scheduled birthday live. She launched a crowdfunding campaign to collect funds to stream it on YouTube worldwide for free at 19:00 on April 30 (JST), then its goal of 7,000,000 yen (about 65,750 US dollars) was immediately achieved only in 46 minutes.    As of this writing, the campaign has collected 8,916,677 yen from 635 sponsors. The campaign is scheduled to be continued until May 25, and additional money she receives will be used to make up the expenses for her previous event "M’s BAR" and live-streaming program, as well as to support her future activities.    The anime songs to be performed in her concert will include "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" ( Neon Genesis Evangelion ), "Unbalance na kiss wo shite" ( Yu Yu Hakusho ), ...

Developer The Outsiders, a Stockholm-based indie studio founded by former Payday 2 and Battlefield talent, has announced it is halting development on Darkborn, the dark fantasy title it initially announced as Project Wight. Just over a year ago, the studio shared gameplay footage where you play as a Grendel-like monster capable of brutalizing those who would hunt you. The footage was promising and exciting, but unfortunately the game does not look like it will come to fruition. Dear Outsider friends and monster- lovers: pic.twitter.com/NRTwNUHxSp — The Outsiders (@outsidersgames) April 30, 2020 The good news is  the statement released by the studio says it is working on "something new. Something awesome. Something we really love." While we will likely have to wait a while to see what that "something new" is, you can learn more about what Darkborn was planned to be , or watch the gameplay trailer for what could have been below. Click here to watch embedded med...

  Matt Fagaly  contributed to this interview.   For anyone listening to anime original soundtracks for the last few years, Kevin Penkin is a name that has climbed to the top of the charts. Working on recent shows like Made in Abyss and The Rising of the Shield Hero , Penkin's wide range of compositions from large and bombastic to more somber outings has made his work an immediately noticeable presence in any anime production. This is no different for Tower of God where Penkin helms the music production for the series. Penkin's music aims to set the deeply mystic and fantastical tone of Tower of God , from chants of a bellowing chorus to synths , ambient wubs   and big-ass drums .    Crunchyroll had a chance to send some questions to Penkin and ask him about creating the musical atmosphere in Tower of God , reading his first manhwa, what genres of music he incorporated into the soundtrack, what is currently on his Spotify playlist, and much ...

Publisher: Wales Interactive Developer: Wales Interactive Release: 2020 ( PlayStation 4 , Xbox One , PC ), 2020 ( Switch ) Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC The team at Wales Interactive has released a spooky new trailer for Maid of Sker, a horror game based on Welsh folklore and set in Sker House, a real hotel on the Welsh countryside, in 1898. This first-person survival-horror title is based on the legend of Elisabeth Williams, a girl who was locked in her room by her father and is said to be one of two ghosts that haunt Sker House to this day. Her story was immortalized in the 1872 R.D. Blackmore novel,  The Maid of Sker . Click image thumbnails to view larger version                                               ...

Microsoft has announced an Inside Xbox presentation featuring Xbox Series X games on May 7 at 8 a.m. Pacific for the upcoming holiday console. The teaser doesn't list any specific titles, but already confirmed games such as the recently announced Assassin's Creed Valhalla , as well as Cyberpunk 2077 are easy candidates. Aaron Greenberg from Xbox Games marketing, added that Microsoft's first-party devs are "hard at work on some big summer plans." You want to see games for the Xbox Series X? We want to show you games for the Xbox Series X. Check out First Look next-gen gameplay from our global developers partners within #InsideXbox on Thursday, May 7 at 8am PT. pic.twitter.com/xVdgIeRBJX — Xbox (@Xbox) April 30, 2020 [Source: Microsoft ] Source: Game Informer

  No figure could ever fully recreate Kenshiro's epic action moves in Fist of the North Star , but a new super-movable figure from Chozokado is pretty close.   The Chozokado line from Medicos specializes in highly-posable figures. The huge range of motion lets you recreate your favorite action-packed anime moments. The new Kenshiro figure is first in what is planned to be a line of Fist of the North Star  Chozokado offerings.     The 175mm-tall figure can recreate punches, kicks, and other action moves with impressive accuracy. It also comes with special effects pieces and multiple heads and hands for extra customization.     Kenshiro is available for pre-order from the Crunchyroll Store for $103.99 (Premium members save $5.20). Pre-orders are only open until June 1, so get in while you can! Figures are due to ship starting January 2021.   >> Pre-Order the new Kenshiro Chozokado from the Crunchyroll Store You are alread...

  Anime and baseball have gone hand-in-hand for decades. From inspiring sports shows to crossovers between Gundam  and the Pacific League , there's plenty of common ground between the two. In fact, many of us learned what we know about the sport from one of our favorite anime series ... for example, even if you know nothing about baseball, you've probably heard about the Koshien and know it's a big deal.     If you're feeling the need for some baseball in your life right now, we've got just the ticket! Crunchyroll is full of aspiring sports stars playing epic games, from classic manga adaptations to this year's simulcasts. You'll find no shortage of teams to root for in our catalog! Here are just a few to get you started.   MIX: Meisei Story Mitsuru Adachi is a master of baseball manga, from Cross Game  and H2  to his legendary series Touch . In fact, Adachi revisited the world of Touch  30 years later, bringing us a story of sports gl...