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Crunchyroll's Summer 2018 Anime Simulcast Lineup!
Check in for a regularly-updated look at what's coming up next
The summer 2018 anime season is fast approaching, and you'll be seeing plenty of additions to Crunchyroll's simulcast lineup. Consider this post your one-stop, regularly-updated destination for all things summer, so let's take a look at some of the series we can look forward to so far.
- Monday July 16, 2018
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Kinnikuman Premium Erasers Are Little Works of Art
New wazakeshi collection shows characters displaying their ultimate moves
Commemorate the mighty moves of the heroes of Kinnikuman with... erasers! Premium Bandai's new wazakeshi collection depicts five great fight moments from the manga. Find out where to buy yours after the jump!
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AKIRA Album Gathers Synthwave Artists for a 30th Anniversary Tribute
Digital album is now available on Bandcamp from Synthspiria
Digital label Synthspiria recently gathered a slew of synthwave artists to contribute to 30 Years Later - An AKIRA Tribute. Since today marks the 30th anniversary of Katsuhiro Otomo's classic anime film, you can now check out the results after the jump.
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Voice Actors Play Master and Servant in Returning Variety Show
Kotaro Nishiyama waits on Shouta Aoi in next month's special
Shouta Aoi and Kotaro Nishiyama are joining forces once again to bring fans a new variety show! The pair, as master and servant (respectively), are preparing to release a special full of games, guest appearances, and more. Catch an early look after the jump!
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Final Fantasy XIV x Monster Hunter: World Collaboration Previewed
The two series collide in Stormblood on August 7
A Final Fantasy XIV x Monster Hunter: World collaboration was revealed back during E3 2018, and now it's about to make its debut. Square Enix announced plans to bring a Rathalos battle and other content to Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood on August 7, so dig into the official trailer after the jump.
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30 Years of Akira: The Triumph and Legacy of a Legendary Film
Looking back at the history and influence of an anime masterpiece
Akira brought anime outside of Japan and served as a benchmark for every animated feature thereafter. It's ambitious heights and legacy are still felt the world over. Join us as we take a look at the history and influence of this masterpiece on its 30th anniversary!
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Spice and Wolf VR Project Revealed for 2019
The appropriately-named Spicy Tails handles development
Isuna Hasekura and illustrator Jū Ayakura's Spice and Wolf light novels have inspired manga, anime, and even a couple of Nintendo DS games, and the next step for the franchise takes it to the virtual world. Read on for more.
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Last Week in Anime: Best of OPs and EDs
The best clips from last week's episodes
The last few weeks have been great if you're a connoisseur of openings and endings. Each new series also means an OP and ED to discuss, critique, and rank. If the huge number of new anime seems daunting, never fear! I've taken the greatest OPs and EDs and brought them together. Hit the jump for the best openings and endings of Summer 2018!
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Brave Fencer Musashi Tribute Video Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Square Enix commemorates a milestone for the original action-RPG
With 20 years of history behind Brave Fencer Musashi, Square Enix posted a tribute video to celebrate the action-RPG's anniversary. Hit the jump for more!
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Nick's Picks for Summer 2018
With most of the summer premieres on the books, let's explore some of the most promising shows of the new season!
Each new anime season comes with an impossible onslaught of premieres in every conceivable genre. Luckily, I just so happened to watch all those premieres, and have plenty of recommendations for every palette. Let's dive into the new season and find some fresh shows to enjoy!
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Laharl Voice Actress Shows Off Disgaea's Smartphone Version
See Kaori Mizuhashi along with some footage
Nippon Ichi Software has teamed up with ForwardWorks to bring Disgaea to mobile, and a new teaser trailer is here to show off the results. Check it out after the jump.
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Love Live! Sunshine!! Movie Leans Into New Key Visual
Anime theatrical film featuring the Italian adventures of Aqours his theaters in Japan on January 04, 2019
The official home page for the upcoming anime theatrical film Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie Over the Rainbow has released a new key visual featuring Hanamaru Kunikida spacing out in front of one of Italy's most famous landmarks. Hit the jump to check it out.
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Music Girls Heroine Joins the Ranks of the Virtual Youtubers
Idol-themed original TV anime is currently broadcasting in Japan and streaming on Crunchyroll
Music Girls main character Hanako Yamadaki (voiced by Seria Fukagawa) is throwing her hat into the Virtual Youtuber ring in an effort to promote Pine Records and the idol group "Music Girls". Hit the jump to learn more.
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Non Non Biyori Vacation Hits the Beach for Marine Day
Anime theatrical film featuring Okinawa adventures heads to Japanese theaters on August 25, 2018
July 16, 2018, is the day that Japan celebrates "Marine Day" and gives thanks for everything that the sea provides, and the upcoming theatrical anime film Non Non Biyori Vacation is joining the festivities with a new illustration featuring Renge and company having fun at the beach. Hit the jump to check it out.
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TV Anime Aikatsu! 1st ED Song "Calendar Girl" to Get Vinyl Release
The first TV anime's theme/insert songs and soundtrack music are now available digitally
It has been confirmed that "Calendar Girl," the first ED theme song for the TV anime Aikatsu!, will be re-released as a vinyl record (picture record edition) in near future. The one of the most popular Aikatsu! themes was originally released as a coupling song of the TV anime's first OP song "Signalize!" on November 21, 2012. Hit the jump for more details.
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Meet The Main Cast of Space Battleship Tiramisu Stage Play in Costume
However, the cast for Pubic Hair has not yet been revealed
The official website for the upcoming stage play adaptation of Satoshi Miyakawa (story) and Kei Ito (art)'s sci-fi comedy manga Uchu Senkan Tiramisu/Space Battleship Tiramisu has revealed a key visual featuring the two Ichinose brothers, Subaru and Isuzu, along with six cast visuals in their character costumes. Check out the latest visuals after the jump!
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