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31-year-old singer LiSA performed "Gurenge," the OP theme song for the ongoing TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba , for the first time at her concert "LiVE is Smile Always ~364＋JOKER~" held at Yokohama Arena yesterday on April 29. And it was confirmed that the song is set to be released as her 15th CD single on July 3, 2019. The song itself has been already available on Japanese digital stores since April 22. She also sang the anime's ED theme song "from the edge" written/composed/arranged by Yuki Kajiura, under the unit name "FictionJunction feat. LiSA." LiSA artist photo "Gurenge" digital jacket LiVE is Smile Always〜364＋JOKER〜@横浜アリーナ本日2日目です。よろしくお願いします。お知らせ。 7/3に、LiSAニューシングル「紅蓮華」を発売しますっ\( ¨̮ )/令和のシングル、お楽しみにっ☻ #LiSA #鬼滅の刃 #紅蓮華 https://t.co/tz3hdQJTGB ?… pic.twitter.com/IkbOvudWWx — LiSA (@LiSA_OLiVE) 2019年4月30日 Photos from "LiVE is Smile Always ~364＋JOKER~" (Photo...

SKE48 Idol Akane Takayanagi to Make Guest Voice Appearance in Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki's Next Episode

April 30, 2019

It is officially confirmed today that 27-year-old Akane Takayanagi, a member of Japanese female idol group SKE48 , will make a guest voice appearance as a narrator in the next fifth episode of the Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki TV anime to be aired in Japan on May 2. She was born in Nagoya-city, Aichi Prefecture, where the anime's main story takes place, and her group SKE48 has been based in the region since its launch in 2008. The Yatogame-chan original manga author Masaki Ando said on Twitter, "SKE48's Takayanagi-san, who has supported Yatogame-chan since before the anime adaptation...!? I can't wait until next week!!" アニメ化前から八十亀ちゃんを応援してくれてたSKE48の高柳さんが…！？来週が待ち遠しいですね！！ https://t.co/eq46jJJ6Bg — 安藤正基@アニメ放送中！ (@aichidoughnut) 2019年4月29日 Then Takayanagi answered, "I am so happy! And of course I have watched the anime every week. Please look forward to it, everyone! (I am so honored. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!)" でら嬉しいがね???????? もちろんアニメもかかさず ...

Makoto Shinkai's Weathering With You Film Starts Voice Recording Sessions

April 30, 2019

The official Twitter for Makoto Shinkai's forthcoming new anime feature film Tenki no Ko/Weathering With You has reported that voice recording sessions by it two main voice cast, Kotaro Daigo as Hodaka Morishima and Nana Mori as Hina Amano, started on April 27. 18-year-old actor Kotaro Daigo is best known as Sakamichi Onoda in the Yowamushi Pedal stage plays. His character Hodaka Morishima is a high school student who runs away from his home on an isolated island and gets a living-in position at a small production company for magazines in Tokyo. 17-year-old actress Nana Mori will appear as Yoriko Kosaka in the upcoming live-action film Tokyo Ghoul 2 to be released in July 2019. Her character Hina Amano is a girl who has a strange power that can clear the sky by her prayer. via: the film's official Twitter 『天気の子』、本編のアフレコがスタートしております‼️ 台本にいろいろ書き込みしてあるようですね〜☺️ #天気の子 #醍醐虎汰朗 #森七菜 pic.twitter.com/EyLQs2UO4y — 映画『天気の子』 (@tenkinok...

7 Anime Parents Who Are Way Worse Than Gendo Ikari

April 30, 2019

Gendo Ikari of Neon Genesis Evangelion has long held the reputation of Worst Parent Ever in the anime world... and to be fair, he doesn't have the cleanest track record. Sure, he gave his kid a giant robot, but there were lots of strings attatched. Sure, he tried to get back together with his wife, but that doesn't have quite the same implications as most parents making that attempt. There's also, you know, all the psychological abuse and manipulating teenagers into life-or-death situations. Usually we'd be on the side of naming Gendo the World's Worst Dad (or at least somewhere pretty far down the ladder), but it's his birthday today. Sure, he's an absentee father at best and a megalomaniac at worst, but we can cut him a break for a few hours. So in honor of his big day, we looked through other series to find parents who make him look good by comparison. This was, surprisingly, not a difficult task at all. We've cut our list down to seven. ...

DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation Screens Spotlight the Worst Spirit

April 30, 2019

Ever since a western release was announced for DATE A LIVE : Rio Reincarnation , Idea Factory International has gradually been highlighting more of the visual novel adventure's characters. The latest is Kurumi Tokisaki, AKA Nightmare or the Worst Spirit, the only one Shiro was unable to save. Dig into her bio and see how she looks in the new batch of screens below. Kurumi Tokisaki: Also known as Nightmare. So far, she is the only Spirit that Shido was unable to save, which makes her The Worst Spirit. Although most Spirits enter the human world by accident, she is a special entity who can travel between worlds at will. Make no mistake, there is some method to her madness. Her motives, however, are not yet clear. The angel she manifests is Zafkiel. A brand new character named Rio appears, who calls Shido “papa” and is searching for the “most important thing.” After having escaped nearly being trapped in a virtual reality, Shido is af...

Okko's Inn Anime Film Haunts Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital on July 2

April 30, 2019

If you missed your chance to see Madhouse and director Kitaro Kosaka's Okko's Inn anime film in theaters, you'll soon be able to nab a copy of your own. GKIDS and Shout! Factory announced plans to release the feature on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download , with the launch set for July 2, 2019 . Special features include an interview with director Kitaro Kosaka, an interview with Okko voice actress Seiran Kobayashi, trailers, and a Q&A with the director and producers at the Japanese premiere. Synopsis: After losing her parents in a car accident, Okko goes to live in the countryside with her grandmother, who runs a traditional inn near an ancient spring said to have healing waters. Okko soon discovers there are spirits living there only she can see – welcoming ghosts who keep her company, play games and help her navigate her new environment. Okko strives to be a gracious host, and this is soon put to the test by a string of challenging...

Check Out A Quick Review of Yostar Games Latest Title In Mahjong Soul

April 30, 2019

After playing the game for a couple days since launch , Mahjong Soul is not like any mahjong game where players simply drone through levels matching tiles . Mahjong Soul is an authentic Japanese Mahjong game that features famous Japanese voice actresses, easy and interactive gameplay, as well as a customizable game experience where players can select different music tracks, effects, and visual styles. With an in-game Friendly Match system, players can join or invite their friends to play together as well as play against CPU opponents. The game also offers a comprehensive tutorial that will guide new players to play mahjong and complete a match. The game has already launched on the web as of April 25th, with mobile versions on iOS and Android slated for release in the future. To start playing, players can use their Google, Facebook or Twitter account to directly log in to the game. For those who don’t prefer to use their social accounts, they can use their email address an...

Game Freak's GIGA WRECKER ALT. is About to Destroy Consoles

April 30, 2019

Pokémon devs Game Freak released exploratory platformer GIGA WRECKER on PC back in 2017, and now it's finally making its way to consoles. GIGA WRECKER ALT. brings the destructive action and new console-exclusive features to PS4 on April 30, followed by Switch on May 2 and Xbox One on May 3, so get ready to crush enemies and see how it all plays in Rising Star Games' trailer below. ------- Joseph Luster is the Games and Web editor at Otaku USA Magazine . You can read his webcomic, BIG DUMB FIGHTING IDIOTS at subhumanzoids . Follow him on Twitter @Moldilox . from Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll! http://bit.ly/2UQMNKc

Mythology Uncovered: The Oni of Demon Slayer

April 30, 2019

The first thing to note about Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is how it easily evokes a lot of traditional Japanese imagery, from the hunters’ attacks that flow with classic patterns, to the classical soundtrack. It’s a shonen story that blends modern storytelling with old culture, thus creating something that’s quite beautiful to watch. One of the things that it borrows heavily from is mythology, for Tanjirou’s enemies aren’t made-up creatures, but the famous oni. The oni of Demon Slayer travel during the nighttime and prey on unsuspecting humans. They have supernatural abilities such as regeneration and incredible strength, making them hard creatures to simply defeat. It isn’t just a single enemy that Tanjirou is positioned against, but rather a whole species of monster. Although the oni here have their own flair, there is still a lot that they borrow from traditional lore, some which strikes insight into the kind of threat they pose in this series. Oni are one...

QUIZ: Which Spring Anime Should You Watch?

April 30, 2019

So much anime, so little time... this spring is full of new titles to sample and returning series to catch up to! Ideally we'd watch it all... but we know time is short, and there's only so much room for viewing in the day. How will you choose what to dig in to? Should you go for the latest isekai, a heartwarming school story, or something completely off the wall? Which show will ultimately lead you to your Best Girl? Whether you're looking for one show to love all season or are just trying to figure out where to start, let our quiz help! We've chosen a few of our favorite titles from the current season that we're sure you'll like. Just answer a few questions about your anime preferences, and we'll hook you up with something! Plus, since the season's just started, it won't take you long to catch up! Ready? Let's get rolling! Hungry for more? Check out our full spring simulcast listing for new and continuing shows to try! ...

Squared Circle Otaku: How Anime Inspired Wrestlers

April 30, 2019

Two rivals stand across from each other, ready to throw down. This is the culmination of weeks of blood, sweat, and tears of high emotion and raw power. Everything fans have been waiting for is about to happen in an explosive, no holds barred battle, where only the strongest survives! If you had to pick whether that passage described your favorite anime action series or professional wrestling, you might have a hard time picking between the two of them; the fact of the matter is that wrestling and anime have a lot more in common than most people think they do. Several weeks ago, we did a video on that very subject , focusing on the ways in which these two seemingly different types of entertainment crossover with one another frequently. But were you aware that many wrestlers are big anime fans? Whether its wearing gear inspired by their favorite series, special attacks with homage names, or simply wearing their love for anime on their sleeve, many of today’s titans of ...