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TOWER RECORDS Shinjuku Weekly Anime Song TOP 10 June 30-July 6

Posted by Mikikazu Komatsu 12 minutes ago

The TOWER RECORDS Shinjuku store in Tokyo has announced the TOP 10 anime single/album of June 30-July 6. The number one album of the 27th week of year 2014 is 28-year-old anison singer Gero's 2nd major album "SECOND," which includes his 2nd single "~Outgrow~" (Tokyo Ravens 2nd OP). Check this week's ranking and videos after the jump.

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Guillermo del Toro Talks Manga in Q&A

Posted by Scott Green one hour ago

His mercha versus kaiju specular Pacific Rim made it pretty obvious that Guillermo del Toro has an affection for Japanese pop culture. He also had thwarted plans to adapt Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo's Domu. And, he had development plans with HBO for Naoki Urasawa's Monster.With an adaptation of his vampire novels The Strain hitting FX this weekend, he did a Reddit Ask Me Anything q&a, and, of course, the subject of manga came up.

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Funimation Licenses "Tokyo ESP"

Posted by Scott Green one hour ago

FUNimation announced today that it has acquired the simulcast and home video rights for Tokyo ESP. Episode 1 of the series launched on 7/11 at 2:05pm ET and the series will stream weekly on Fridays at the same time. More after the jump.

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Japan Loves "Frozen," So It's Getting a Limited Edition Themed PS4

Posted by Joseph Luster 2 hours ago

It's no secret that Disney's Frozen is a huge hit in Japan. Since so many folks over there can't get enough of the CG-animated feature, there's a limited edition PlayStation 4 on the way, and it doesn't even include the movie! Pics and more past the jump.

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5296 New Summer Titles: Bladedance of Elementalers, Invaders of the Rokujyoma, Nobunaga Concerto, Magimoji Rurumo

Posted by lugiamania 9 hours ago

For our last announcement of the day, Magimoji Rurumo comes to Summer 2014! Details on weekly launch times will be announced later, but the first episode is already available as of TODAY, for users...

14334 New Simulcast Announcement: Tokyo ESP, Encouragement of Climb Season Two, Ai-Mai-Mi Season 2 and Strange+ Season 2, AND

Posted by tiffako one day ago

Tiffako here for the third day in a row to announce a few more shows that are airing on Crunchyroll this summer! ...

12398 New Summer Titles: Love Stage!! and FATE/KALEID LINER PRISMA ILLYA 2wei!

Posted by tiffako 2 days ago

Hey everyone! Tiffako here to announce the upcoming summer simulcasts!! I know a bunch of you guys have been waiting for the next two titles so here they are!!! Love Stage!! is set to...

22351 New Summer Titles!!! SUPER UPDATE!!

Posted by tiffako 3 days ago

Hey everyone! Tiffako here with a SUPER UPDATE on all of the new summer simulcasts!! Akame ga Kill! is set to broadcast every Sunday starting on July 6th, at 9:00am Pacific Time for its...

38574 UPDATED DAILY - Crunchyroll is Going to Anime Expo!

Posted by lugiamania 6 days ago

Happy Friday everyone, and I'm excited to FINALLY be able to let you all know just what we'll be up to at Anime Expo 2014! We're going to be back at our usual spot, booth 701, and it's...

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Summer 2014 Simulcasts

Sailor Moon Crystal

Saturdays 3:00am PDT

Sailor Moon... Episode 1
Sword Art Online II

Saturdays 9:30am PDT

Sword Art Online... Episode 1 Ep 2 in 13 hrs
Free! Eternal Summer

Wednesdays 8:30am PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2 Ep 3 in 4 days
Naruto Shippuden Season 12

Thursdays 4:00am PDT

Episode 367 Episode 368
One Piece

Saturdays 7:00pm PDT

Episode 651 Episode 652 Ep 653 in 22 hrs
ARGEVOLLEN

Thursdays 8:30am PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2
Locodol

Thursdays 12:00pm PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2
Akame ga Kill!

Sundays 9:00am PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2 Ep 2 in 1 day
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders

Fridays 9:30am PDT

Episode 14 Episode 15
Fairy Tail Series 2

Fridays 7:00pm PDT

Episode 14 Episode 15
Blue Spring Ride

Mondays 11:30am PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2 Ep 2 in 2 days
GLASSLIP

Thursdays 8:00am PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2
Haikyu!!

Sundays 2:00am PDT

Episode 13 Episode 14 Ep 15 in 1 day
Aldnoah Zero

Saturdays 10:00am PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2 Ep 2 in 13 hrs
Ace of the Diamond

Saturdays 5:30pm PDT

Episode 37 Episode 38 Ep 39 in 21 hrs
DRAMAtical Murder

Sundays 11:00am PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2 Ep 2 in 1 day
Hunter x Hunter

Tuesdays 12:00pm PDT

Episode 136 Episode 137 Ep 138 in 3 days
Sabagebu! - Survival Game Club! –

Tuesdays 8:00am PDT

Episode 1
Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock

Wednesdays 9:00am PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun

Sundays 12:05pm PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2 Ep 2 in 1 day
Baby Steps

Sundays 3:00am PDT

Episode 13 Episode 14 Ep 15 in 1 day
Captain Earth

Saturdays 11:00am PDT

Episode 13 Episode 14 Ep 15 in 14 hrs
DRAGON COLLECTION

Mondays 3:30am PDT

Episode 13 Episode 14 Ep 15 in 2 days
Folktales from Japan

Saturdays 5:30pm PDT

Episode 116 Episode 117 Ep 118 in 21 hrs
Future Card Buddyfight

Fridays 4:30pm PDT

Episode 26 Episode 27
HaNaYaMaTa

Mondays 11:00am PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2 Ep 2 in 2 days
HEROBANK

Mondays 4:00am PDT

Episode 13 Episode 14 Ep 15 in 2 days
MAGICA WARS

Tuesdays 8:00am PDT

Episode 13 Episode 14 Ep 15 in 3 days
Majin Bone

Tuesdays 4:00am PDT

Episode 14 Episode 15 Ep 16 in 3 days
ORECA BATTLE

Mondays 3:30am PDT

Episode 13 Episode 14 Ep 15 in 2 days
Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories 2

Sundays 11:30am PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2 Ep 2 in 1 day
The Irregular at Magic High School

Saturdays 11:00am PDT

Episode 13 Episode 14 Ep 15 in 14 hrs
The File of Young Kindaichi Returns

Saturdays 3:30am PDT

Episode 13 Episode 14
Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro

Saturdays 3:30pm PDT

Episode 11 Episode 12 Ep 13 in 19 hrs
Re: Hamatora

Mondays 11:05am PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2 Ep 2 in 2 days
Rail Wars!

Saturdays 8:00pm PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2 Ep 2 in 23 hrs
Persona4 the Golden ANIMATION

Thursdays 12:15pm PDT

Episode 1
Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA ILLYA 2wei!

Wednesdays 11:15am PDT

Episode 1
Love Stage!!

Wednesdays 10:45am PDT

Episode 1
Momo Kyun Sword

Tuesdays 11:30am PDT

Episode 1 Episode 2 Ep 2 in 3 days

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Sailor Moon Crystal PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILORMOON Crystal TRAILER MOMOIRO CLOVER Z VER.

Sailor Moon Crystal Episode 1USAGI - SAILOR MOON -

Sword Art Online II PV 3

Sword Art Online II Episode 1

Sword Art Online II Episode 2

Free! Eternal Summer Episode 1

Free! Eternal Summer Episode 2

Free! Eternal Summer Episode 3

Naruto Shippuden Season 12 Episode 367Hashirama and Madara"Villages did not exist when Hashirama was a child. It was during this strife-filled time that he met Madara Uchiha."

Naruto Shippuden Season 12 Episode 368Era of Warring StatesMadara and Hashirama eventually become the leaders of their respective clans. As the fighting rages on between the Senju and Uchiha, Hashirama approaches Madara about an alliance.

One Piece Episode 651Protect You to the End! Rebecca and the Toy Soldier!

One Piece Episode 652The Last - and Bloodiest - Block! Block D Battle Begins!

One Piece Episode 653

ARGEVOLLEN Episode 1Encounter

ARGEVOLLEN Episode 2Awakening

Locodol Episode 1We tried starting it

Locodol Episode 2We Tried to Go Play

Akame ga Kill! Episode 1

Akame ga Kill! Episode 2

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Episode 14

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Episode 15

Fairy Tail Series 2 Episode 14GloriaThe Grand Magic Games are ending at last! But who will be the last wizard standing? And which guild will be crowned the strongest in Fiore?

Fairy Tail Series 2 Episode 15The One Who Closes the PortalLucy wasn't the only time traveler from the future. There's one more... and it's the person who possessed Rogue in his match with Gajeel. But is his motive the same as Lucy's or something more sinister?

Blue Spring Ride Episode 1

Blue Spring Ride Episode 2

GLASSLIP Episode 1Fireworks

GLASSLIP Episode 2Bench

Haikyu!! Episode 13

Haikyu!! Episode 14

Haikyu!! Episode 15

Aldnoah Zero Episode 1Princess of VERSPrincess Asseylum wants to see Earth for the first time and plans a goodwill visit. However, Count Cruhteo doesn't seem to be sharing the same feelings about Earth. Does this mean that there will not be peace between Earth and Mars?

Aldnoah Zero Episode 2

Ace of the Diamond Episode 37

Ace of the Diamond Episode 38

Ace of the Diamond Episode 39

DRAMAtical Murder Episode 1

DRAMAtical Murder Episode 2

Hunter x Hunter Episode 136Homecoming x And x True Name

Hunter x Hunter Episode 137Debate x Among x Zodiacs

Hunter x Hunter Episode 138

Sabagebu! - Survival Game Club! – Episode 1

Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock Episode 1

Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock Episode 2

Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun Episode 1This Love... Is Being Turned Into a Shojo Manga.

Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun Episode 2

Baby Steps Episode 13Art and Technique

Baby Steps Episode 14Putting the Pieces Together

Baby Steps Episode 15

Captain Earth Episode 13My Town

Captain Earth Episode 14A Maiden's Tear That Sparkled Through the Night

Captain Earth Episode 15

DRAGON COLLECTION Episode 13

DRAGON COLLECTION Episode 14

DRAGON COLLECTION Episode 15

Folktales from Japan Episode 116

Folktales from Japan Episode 117

Folktales from Japan Episode 118

Future Card Buddyfight Episode 26A Challenge From Legend World!In the quest to find Kiri, the heated showdown between Sengoku and Aibo continues. Genma squares off against a surprising foe who shares a secret with the Seifukai leader. A difference of opinion of what constitutes fair play has the Buddyfighters...

Future Card Buddyfight Episode 27

HaNaYaMaTa Episode 1

HaNaYaMaTa Episode 2

HEROBANK Episode 13

HEROBANK Episode 14

HEROBANK Episode 15

MAGICA WARS Episode 13

MAGICA WARS Episode 14

MAGICA WARS Episode 15

Majin Bone Episode 14

Majin Bone Episode 15

Majin Bone Episode 16

ORECA BATTLE Episode 13

ORECA BATTLE Episode 14

ORECA BATTLE Episode 15

Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories 2 Episode 1

Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories 2 Episode 2

The Irregular at Magic High School Episode 13Nine Schools Competition Part VIThanks to Tatsuya's engineering skills, First High School players finish on the podium. Third High School students know that the success of First High is due to Tatsuya's skills. What will they do to beat First High School?

The Irregular at Magic High School Episode 14Nine Schools Competition Part VIITatsuya meets Masaki Ichijo and Shinkuro Kichijoji. It takes them by surprise that Tatsuya already knows about their background. Another accident happens at the Nine Schools Competition. First High students think that it was another act of sabotage.

The Irregular at Magic High School Episode 15

The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Episode 13The Prison Prep School Murder Case, File 4Kindaichi discovers the secret that punctures everyone's supposedly airtight alibi! He assembles both groups, explains the reasoning behind the theme murders, and calls out the identity of Sparrow, the serial murderer of six students! Except as it...

The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Episode 14The Prison Prep School Murder Case, File 5Kindaichi reveals the identity of the second murdering Sparrow! But how did the Puppeteer from Hell convince two law-abiding people to commit serial murder? And what fate lies in store for all three criminals?

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro Episode 11

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro Episode 12

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro Episode 13

Re: Hamatora Episode 1

Re: Hamatora Episode 2

Rail Wars! Episode 1

Rail Wars! Episode 2

Persona4 the Golden ANIMATION Episode 1The Golden DaysA teenager named Yu Narukami transfers to Yasogami High School. He hears from his new friends about something called the "Midnight Channel." Will he attempt to watch a turned-off TV on a rainy night to find out what it is all about?