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    The official websites for the forthcoming two anime film adaptations of Yomoji Otono's sci-fi romance novels, Boku ga Aihsita Subete no Kimi he ( To all of you that I loved ) and Kimi wo Aishita Hitori no Boku he ( To the only one who loved you, me ), have posted 30-second teaser trailers starting with the same narration, "From the moment we are born, we make countless choices in our lives."     "Boku ga Aihsita Subete no Kimi he" teaser trailer:     Message from director Jun Matumoto:    Koyomi Takasaki and Koyomi Hidaka, the same and different people, different and the same. I wonder which one of them is the happiest. It is surprising to see how one person can live a life so different from the other, even with one different choice. Is this only a science fiction story, or could it happen in the real world? But I believe that the two Koyomi lived happy lives, even though the process was extremely different. I wonder what the ...

    The official YouTube channel for the "With ensemble" project, a new YouTube content that which delivers a new side of the artist through collaboration between the artist and orchestra, has started streaming voice actress Tomori Kusunoki 's performance clip of her debut song "Hamidashimono."   As the first single for Kusunoki, best known as Llenn in Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online and Setsuna Yuki in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club , "Hamidashimono" (literally means misfit ) was released in Japan on August 19, 2020, then peaked at #6 on Oricon's weekly single chart. The song was featured as the ending theme for the summer 2020 TV anime The Misfit of Demon King Academy , in which she was also cast as one of its main heroines, Misha Necron.   Her official Twitter writes, "Orchestra x Hamidashimono became a wonderful ensemble that can only be heard here, which makes you feel the nobility and the strength in t...

    The forthcoming CD "RE:cycle of the PENGUINDRUM MUSIC COLLECTION" to be released on July 20 includes three new songs by Triple H , the three-member idol unit from the Mawaru Penguindrum anime franchise. A three and a half minute special PV introducing the songs along with memorable scenes from the latest compilation film is now streamed on YouTube.   The members of Triple H are: Himari Takakura (CV: Miho Arakawa), Hikari Utada (Marie Miyake), and Hibari Isora (Yui Watabe). Although the unit was never actually formed in the anime story (Hikari and Hibari made their debut as Double H), they performed Japanese rock band ARB's cover songs as the anime's ending theme and insert songs.   The album includes "ROCK OVER JAPAN - Triple H featuring Purin-Chu-Penguin" that adds Sumire Uesaka's performance as Purin-Chu-Penguin, as well as "YELLOW BLOOD" and "Factory," which were used in the first part of the TV anime's two-part...

  Shenmue  creator Yu Suzuki and his studio Ys Net announced Air Twister , an on-rails shooting game coming exclusively to Apple Arcade. It's scheduled to release on June 24.   This game follows a young woman named Princess Arch as she fights back against invaders trying to attack her home planet. There are 12 stages throughout Air Twister  with 20 different enemy designs and 10 unique bosses. Princess Arch can collect stars along the way to power herself up and unlock new game modes.   RELATED:   Shenmue the Animation Adds to Japanese Cast, Reveals ED Performer   Air Twister will also implement touch controls where players swipe and shoot at the same, and will be compatible with gamepads as well. Additionally, players can compete with others around the world for high scores.     Source: GameSpot     ___ George Yang is a freelance writer specializing in video games and pop culture. He has written for sites like IG...

    The official web site for the forthcoming live-action drama adaptation of Shinta Harekawa's romantic comedy BL manga Senpai, Danjite Koi Deha! ( Senpai, This is Never Love ) has released a main visual (see above) and a 30-second first trailer. In the clip, the drama's two protagonist men grow closer and gradually fall in love each other.   The clip also features the drama's theme song "Follow Your Heart" sung by Hayato Kagami & Haru Kaida from ROF-MAO. The two are virtual YouTubers who belong to ANYCOLOR's virtual YouTuber agency Nijisanji.         As the second entry from KADOKAWA's "TUNKU" project that is specialized in BL (Boys' Love) drama series following the ongoing drama adaptation of Gamoko Tsuyu's Fukoukun wa Kiss Surushikanai! ( Mr. Unhappy has no choice but to kiss! ), Senpai, Danjite Koi Deha! will start airing on MBS' midnight drama slot "Drama Shower" on June 16, 2022.   The origin...

    The official website for two-member unit OLDCODEX featuring vocalist Ta_2 (voice actor Tatsuhisa Suzuki ) and painter YORKE announced today that they ends their activities on May 31, 2022. Their official website and Twitter will also be terminated as of August 31, 2022.   They have already announced that they would disband after the release of their last song "This fading blue," which was featured as the theme song for the second part of the Free!: The Final Stroke anime film released in Japan on April 22, 2022. Their official fan club was already closed in March.     RELATED: OLDCODEX Band to Disband in April 2022 After Final Free! Film Theme Song     The site writes, "We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of our fans who have warmly watched and supported our activities over the past 12 years, and to all of our stakeholders who have supported us," and "We hope that you will continue to support our members as they...

  Beep, beep! Keep your eyes on the road, because we've just learned that a new Pui Pui Molcar series is officially in the works, and you don't want to miss it when it squeaks by sometime in Fall 2022.   A visual and promo video celebrating the announcement were also released:   PUI PUI モルカー　新シリーズ 放送決定記念PVを公開しました???? https://t.co/JaQfsn92aJ どんなお話になるのか、お楽しみに！ 放送情報などの詳細も後日お知らせいたします！ PUI PUI #モルカー pic.twitter.com/eb2muFwdPs — PUI PUI モルカー【公式】 (@molcar_anime) May 31, 2022     RELATED: PUI PUI Molcar x JUJUTSU KAISEN Collab Is Happening for Real     Pui Pui Molcar was created by Tomoki Misato, who directs, writes and storyboards at studios Japan Green Hearts and Shin-Ei Animation. The non-verbal stop-motion series aired as part of children's variety program Kinder TV on TV Tokyo, but quickly found a global audience across all ages and was the most popular anime of the Winter 2021 anime season, according to Japanese popular review si...

    As expected, Shin Ultraman lost to Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick  in Japan and fell to second place in its third weekends, after staying on No.1 for two consecutive weeks. Top Gun: Maverick , the first sequel in 36 years, earned an impressive 1.158 billion yen (9.12 million USD) in its first three days and will probably be the most successful foreign film in Japan in 2022.   The Shinji Higuchi ( Attack on Titan live-action films, Shin Godzilla )-directed all-new live-action film earned 344 million yen (2.7 million USD) on 229,000 admissions in its third weekend, which was 30 percent down from its second weekend gross. Its cumulative total gross has reached 2.7 billion yen (21.25 million USD) on 1.8 million admissions, and at this pace, its eventual gross would end up being about half of that of Higuchi's previous film, Shin Godzilla , which made 8.25 billion yen (65 million USD) in 2016.     RELATED: Japan Box Office: Shin Ultraman Repeats a...

    As reported, Crypton Future Media's virtual singer Kagamine Rin & Len will hold their first solo 3DCG live concert "Happy 14th Birthday Party 'Two You☆★'" at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo on July 7 and 8, 2022. It has been confirmed that its fourth show in the night of July 8 will be live-streamed worldwide on Streaming+ , a streaming service provided by Japanese ticket agency eplus.   The fourth show will open at 19:00 (JST) / 03:00 (PT) on July 8. Its worldwide live-streaming will be available in the following countries and regions:   Australia Brazil Canada France Germany HongKong Indonesia Italy South Korea Macao Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Poland Singapore Taiwan Thailand the United Kingdom the United States   More deatils will be announced on the Streaming+ official website soon.     Meanwhile, in addition to the main visual by Tama , the concert's official Twitter has posted more character visuals...

    The official website for the Dropkick on My Devil! anime series has announced that its highly-anticipated TV anime third season, Dropkick on My Devil! X , is finally set to premiere on TV Tokyo on July 5, 2022.     "Dropkick on My Devil! X" poster visual:     The first season of the TV anime adaptation of Yukiwo's comedy manga series was aired for 11 episodes from July to September 2018, then the second season with another 11 episodes, Dropkick on My Devil!! Dash , followed from April to June 2020. All of the three seasons have been animated by NOMAD ( Koikimo ).   As reported , the third season's opening theme song "Arekore Drastic feat.Suzuki Aina" will be sung by halca , who previously sang the second season's opening theme "Tokitoshite Violence." As its title suggests, Aina Suzuki , the voice of the anime's protagonist Jashin-chan, joined the recording.     【これもX！】 #邪神ちゃんドロップキック X、オープニングテーマはhalcaさんの「あれこれド...

    It was announced on May 30 that Bandai Namco Holdings will exhibit "Gundam Pavilion" (tentative name) at Expo 2025 Osaka , the forthcoming World Expo to be held at Yumeshima in Osaka, Japan, for 184 days from April 13 to October  13, 2025.   The press release writes, "A grand demonstration experiment will be conducted to solve the problems of the future society based on 'Mobile Suit Gundam,' the BANDAI NAMCO Group's own IP (Intellectual Property), in 'another Universal Century." The Universal Century is the fictional timeline in the original Mobile Suit Gundam series.   "Gundam Pavilion" will be prepared for the success of Expo 2025 Osaka under the following four themes:   Demonstration experiment for solving issues of the future society Realization of "co-creation" through people-to-people connections Future possibilities presented by "Mobile Suit Gundam Future experiences that link the real and virtual wo...

    The official website for Dr.STONE THE STAGE ~SCIENCE WORLD~ , the forthcoming stage play adaptation of Riichirou Inagaki (story) and Boichi's (arts) Dr.STONE sci-fi adventure manga has poste a key visual and a teaser PV introducing its main cast visuals.    It is also confirmed that 24-year-old Tsubasa Kizu , best known as Takemichi Hanagaki in the Tokyo Revengers stage play series, is cast as the protagonist Senku Ishigami. He says on Twitter, "The best manga, I love it, I'm really happy. Let's learn the joys of science together this summer!" See how the cast portray their characters below!     Key visual:     Teaser PV:     Under the concept of "Fun for parents and children," Dr.STONE THE STAGE ~SCIENCE WORLD~ is set to be performed at the Sunshine Theater in Tokyo from July 9 to 18, 2022, then at AiiA 2.5 Theater Kobe in Hyogo from July 21 to 24. General sales of the tickets will begin on June 25.   ...

    Along with a new key visual featuring Liella!, including its four new members, the official website for the TV anime Love Live! Superstar!! announced today that its highly-anticipated second season is set to premiere on NHK Educational TV on July 17, 2022, airing every Sunday at 19:00 (JST).   The CD single of the yet-titled new opening theme song is set to be released in Japan on August 3, then that of the ending theme will follow on August 10.         ????TVアニメ2期???? ????新情報???? TVアニメ『ラブライブ！スーパースター!!』2期のキービジュアル＆放送情報、初公開です???? NHK Eテレにて 7月17日より毎週日曜19時放送開始予定???? ぜひお楽しみに✨ はじまれ！新しい「私たち」――。 #lovelive #Liella pic.twitter.com/fSghiz6Kye — ラブライブ！シリーズ公式 (@LoveLive_staff) May 30, 2022   RELATED: Love Live! Superstar!! Season 2 Adds Four More Members with New Visual       As the fourth installment of the Love Live! anime franchise, the first season of Love Live! Superstar!! was aired for 12 episode...

    Voice actor Yuma Uchida (Megumi Fushiguro in JUJUTSU KAISEN ) announced that his first solo concert at Nippon Budokan, titled "YUMA UCHIDA LIVE 2022 'Gratz! / your world, our world' @ Nippon Budokan -2DAYS-,"  will be held on November 12 and 13, 2022. The news was revealed at his fan club event "Beside YU '1st' Fanclub Event ~Nice to meet YU~" held at Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo on May 29.   While working as a popular anime voice actor, Uchida made his solo singer debut in May 2018 and has released nine singles, two original albums, and two live Blu-rays. Nippon Budokan, the internationally famous sport arena has been used by many well-known artists, such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, Queen, and The Rolling Stones. It will be the largest venue for him in his solo singing career. His fan club members can make advance reservations for tickets until on June 30.    He says on Twitter, "To be able to stand in Budokan...

    Singer-songwriter Kashitaro Ito has posted a music video for his third single song "Silent Minority,"  which has been featured as the opening theme for the 2022 spring TV anime Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs .    After posting his performance videos on Nico Nico Douga, which have surpassed 80 million views, he made his major debut from TOY'S FACTORY in 2014. He previously performed the theme/insert songs for DECA-DENCE , Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won't Lose , and Deep Insanity THE LOST CHILD . As his third major CD single, "Silent Minority"  was be released in Japan on April 27, then peaked at #41 on Oricon's weekly single chart.     "Silent Minority" MV:     "Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs" opening movie:     CD jacket:     Artist photo:   RELATED: Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome ...