On November 22, MOVIC, a company in the Animate Group, announced the launch of its new idol-themed franchise CHARMS!!, which is introduced as "a new generation idol character project where the power of people's support and bonds takes shape and makes idols shine." Hit the jump for more details including its first anime PV!
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gainax's Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Movic is bringing you the Blue Water itself! A high-quality reproduction is now available for pre-order for a limited time. Find out how to get this legendary item for yourself after the jump!
The official website for TSUKIPRO THE ANIMATION 2 and the website for anime studio PRA revealed last night that multiple staff core members on the series have contracted COVID-19, making production difficult. As such, the rest of the season has been delayed until the next anime series. More details after the jump.
There are plenty of "sho kyute" things in Higurashi: When They Cry, and apparently Rena Ryūgū's cleaver is now on that list. A cuddly cushion shaped like the iconic weapon is now available for pre-order, so you can rest your head and fight your way through Hinamizawa. Check it out after the jump!
As reported several times, the Tokyo-based anime merchandise company MOVIC has been releasing special birthday item sets that contain a teddy bear doll inspired by the Gintama characters. Its latest eighth entry is Koutaro Katsura, who is celebrating his birthday today June 26. Check out the details of the super cute item after the jump!
Three years and three months have passed since the first announcement back in December 2017. The official website for the TV anime TSUKIPRO THE ANIMATION announced today that its long-awaited second season, titled TSUKIPRO THE ANIMATION 2, is finally set to premiere in Japan in July 2021. Hit the jump for more details.
Everyone's favorite best boys are going to be available soon in a large, bean-shaped version, because MOVIC is creating a line of made-to-order, oversized "Mame Mate" plus toys which transform Tanjiro Kamado and Giyu Tomioka from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba into a round, squishy, and extremely huggable form. Hit the jump to learn more.
The official twitter for the Tsukino Talent Production, TSUKIPRO for short, announced today that VAZZROCK THE ANIMATION, a new TV anime series featuring the production's another two male idol units - VAZZY and ROCK DOWN -, is now in the works for a premiere in 2022. Hit the jump for more information including the two units' latest PVs.
Movic has started accepting pre-orders for wrist watches inspired by Emilia and Rem, the two main heroines of the Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- anime franchise. The made-to-order items will be available at the Animate stores across Japan, and Animate and Movic's online stores on March 26, 2021. Check out the details of stylish watches after the jump!
It has been 13 years since the birth of Hatsune Miku, who has been loved by fans of all ages. To celebrate her 13th anniversary, Animate and MOVIC will launch a special campaign "Hatsune Miku 13th Anniversary Fair ~Miku Miku Mix☆Idol Festival!~" from September 12, 2020. Check out the idol-themed visuals of the Piapro characters after the jump!