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Emon Animation Company Transfers Artland Ownership Stake To New Company
Artland previously owned by Emon with grand plans to expand animation production in China
Artland's bankruptcy saga comes to an end, with its former owner transferring its ownership stake to a local holding company in order for the studio to remain open. Hit the jump for the details.
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Check Out The Winners Of The Crunchyroll "Monster Strike" Contest On Their Trip To Japan!
July contest invited users to draw monsters for a trip to XFLAG PARK and XFLAG Store in Tokyo
This past July, Crunchyroll invited members to draw their own monsters or draw the monsters from Monster Strike in order to win a trip to Japan to visit the Monster Strike Symphony and Monster Sonic! Live shows at XFLAG PARK in Tokyo, as well as visiting the XFLAG Store which features a Monster Strike themed cafe inside. Hit the jump for the exciting details.
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Original Anime "VANISHING LINE" By Studio MAPPA Announced for October 2017
New action series by studio known for Rage of Bahamut adaptations
Studio MAPPA, best known for Rage of Bahamut among other anime, has announced its latest original anime production in Vanishing Line. Hit the jump for the initial details.
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"Ghost In The Shell: First Assault" MMOFPS Shuts Down In Japan This November
Online game heavily themed around Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex currently still running in the US
The Japanese version of the Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - First Assault Online massively multi-player online first-person shooter will be shut down in Japan in November. Hit the jump for the details.
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"Net-juu no Susume" Gets TV Anime in October
Complete series to be released on home video during initial TV airing
The first details on the Recommendation of the Net-juu no Susume anime adaptation have been posted, with a unique home video release in tow. Hit the jump for details.
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Anime-Planet Adds Webcomics To Its Platform With "Unboy"
Comic goes live today with companion Kickstarter for physical version underway
Anime community and database platform Anime-Planet has announced that it has branched out into manga with its first title in Unboy. Hit the jump for the details.
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Enjoy Sightseeing The Locations Featured In "Your Name" On The New Café Bus Tour
Bus tour starts next week in Tokyo Japan
The phenomenon that is Makoto Shinkai's latest film in "Your Name" continues to attract people from all around Japan as well as the world. The latest promotion is sure to drive tourists to Tokyo, as Cool Japan Travel has announced a new collaboration with tour organizer Willer where the anime film will be prominently advertised on one of the company's signature double-decker buses. Hit the jump for details.
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Fate/Grand Order Might Be Getting An Arcade Port
Trademark filing suggests future release in Japanese arcades
Japanese trademark filings are usually a good way to figure out what sorts of projects are in the works. Everything from new games to new anime and manga projects can be sussed out in such filings, and if the latest one is any indication, the wallet and time draining unholy smartphone ap vortex that is Fate Grand Order could be set to drain player wallets even faster, in Japanese arcades. Hit the jump for details
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Crunchyroll Adds "Children of Ether" Special To Catalog
Project created by animator LeSean Thomas premieres at 11AM PDT
Crunchyroll is proud to announce the addition of Children of Ether, the project created by animator LeSean Thomas to the Crunchyroll catalog. Hit the jump for details.
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New "Mazinger Z" Film To Premiere in Italy Ahead of Japan This October
Footage of film debuted at France's Annecy Festival this past June
Italy will be the first country to get to see the new Mazinger Z film that made its debut at France's Annecy film festival in June. Hit the jump for details.
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Shoegaze Idol Group"........." Makes Its Major Label Debut Next Month
Idol group takes its sound after late 80s British shoegaze scene
There are idol groups for every taste in Japan, but they all usually pump out pop music. Now, an underground idol unit is preparing to step out of the shadows of the underground and into the mainstream with its first major label release next month. Hit the jump to find out more about "Dots".
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"Gakuen Babysitters" TV Anime's Initial Cast Revealed
Anime adaptation to air in 2018
The initial cast information for the Gakuen Babysitters anime adaptation has surfaced, Hit the jump for the details.
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"Linkin Park" Frontman Chester Bennington Dead at 41
Rock band touted heavy anime influences
Media reports have confirmed that Chester Benington, frontman for rock band Linkin Park was found dead in his Los Angeles area home on Thursday morning. Hit the jump for details and a rememberance of the impact of the band on anime fandom at large.
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GACKT Continues Moonlighting As Pro Poker Player, Hits Top 150 Player Milestone
Gackt lands on Top 150 Player List for most recent tournament in Las Vegas
Remember when Gackt used his Instagram account to reveal that he moonlights as a pro poker player on the World Series of Poker Tour when he's not recording or touring? Turns out he's a lot better than even observers gave him credit for as he's landed among the Top 150 players list for the most recent tournament held last weekend in Las Vegas. Hit the jump for details.
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"Idolmaster Side M" TV Anime Premieres In October
Latest longform promo announces Fall season premiere
The official site for the Idolmaster Side M anime has announced that the anime adaptation of the male-focused idol training mobile game will premiere in October in Japan across TOKYO MX and additional regional stations. Hit the jump for the promo and the latest idol unit addition to the series.
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