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Bushiroad Plans to Reveal Its Original TV Anime Project JORAN on February 9

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    A Tokyo-based entertainment company Bushiroad announced today that a production presentation for its new original TV anime project JORAN THE PRINCESS OF SNOW AND BLOOD will be held on February 9, 2021. The word "Joran" literally means disturbance in Japanese.   The presentation will be live-streamed on the project's official YouTube channel for free from 20:00 (JST) / 03:00 (PT) on February 9. The five guests who are scheduled to attend are Suzuko Mimori (Umi Sonoda in Love Live! ), Shouta Aoi (Louis Kisaragi in KING OF PRISM ), Raychell (Rei Wakana / LAYER in BanG Dream! ), Ayasa Ito (Arisa Ichigaya in BanG Dream! ), and Chikahiro Kobayashi (Saichi Sugimoto in Golden Kamuy ).         2月9日(火)20:00よりテレビアニメ『擾乱 THE PRINCESS OF SNOW AND BLOOD』(じょうらん)の制作発表会を行います。 YouTubeで生配信しますので、是非ご視聴ください。 出演:三森すずこ、蒼井翔太、Raychell、伊藤彩沙、小林親弘 他 https://t.co/Sdx4hUY2mJ #擾乱 #joran pic.twitter.com/NH3Y5Jy6LD — 「擾乱 THE PRINCESS OF SNOW AND BLOO...

WWE Royal Rumble Results: Edge, Bianca Belair are on the road to Wrestlemania

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Liverpool agree deal to sign Preston defender Ben Davies, claims report

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Pierre Gasly becomes sixth F1 driver to test positive for COVID-19

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Lille go top as PSG suffer first defeat under Mauricio Pochettino

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‘Show more respect to Lionel Messi’: Ronald Koeman after contract leak

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Mohamed Salah helps Liverpool find their groove; Tottenham, Leicester slip up

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Watch Voice Actress Unit harmoe's Alice in Wonderland-themed 1st MV "Kimagure Ticktack"

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    Following the lyric video, the official YouTube channel for harmoe , a new voice actress unit formed by 25-year-old Haruki Iwata (Towa Hanamai in D4DJ First Mix ) and 24-year-old Moeka Koizumi (Yuka Jennifer Sasago in D4DJ First Mix ), has started streaming a 110-second music video for their debut single song "Kimagure Ticktack"  to be released from Pony Canyon on March 10, 2021.    The concept of their first single is "Alice in Wonderland." The music video shows a day in the life of the two, as well as a scene of them enjoying dancing in a dream-like parallel space, which expresses the "Alice" world in their own way.     "Kimagure Ticktack" short music video:     Lyric video:     Canime edition CD jacket:     First press limited edition:     Standard edition:     New artist photos:       harmoe official website https://harmoe.jp/ harmoe o...

Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers

See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t7olXo

This Week's Attack on Titan Final Season Illustration Delivers Some Fun from Animator Masashi Ito

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  Episode 8 of Attack on Titan Final Season , which is the 67th episode of the full saga, just made its way online following the Japanese TV premiere, so another thank you illustration came along for the ride. After last week's effort from animation director Takahiko Abiru , this piece of art offers up a light-hearted ありがとうございます from animator Masashi Ito (key animation on episodes of Black Clover and more).    Whether you consider these images to be spoilers or not, I'll still warn folks who want to go in totally blind or haven't had a chance to check out any of  Attack on Titan Final Season  yet.    TVアニメ「進撃の巨人」The Final Season第8話(第67話)「凶弾」をご視聴いただいた皆様、ありがとうございました! 来週の放送もお楽しみに!! Illustration:伊藤正士(原画) #shingeki pic.twitter.com/3KN3Zga20s — アニメ「進撃の巨人」公式アカウント (@anime_shingeki) January 31, 2021     As usual, MAPPA came through with some production art, this time featuring Sasha. In addition to thanking fans, they thanked Cygam...

TROPICAL-ROUGE! PRETTY CURE 1st PV Introduces Cure Summer Voiced by Ai Fairouz

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    The official YouTube channel for the PreCure franchise has posted a 30-second first PV for its forthcoming 18th TV series TROPICAL-ROUGE! PRETTY CURE , introducing the voice of the protagonist Manatsu Natsuumi / Cure Summer played by Ai Fairouz  for the first time. The clip shows the encounter between Manatsu and a mermaid girl named Laura, an attack by enemies from the sea, and Manatsu's first transformation into Cure Summer.     Following the ongoing 17th series Healin' Good Pretty Cure ,  TROPICAL-ROUGE! PRETTY CURE is set to premiere in Japan on February 28, 2021, then will be also simulcast on Crunchyroll to its members in North America, Latin America including the Caribbean, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, MENA and CIS Countries.         Meanwhile, Marvelous has announced that the CD single including the anime's OP and ED theme songs is set to be released on April 7, 2021....

Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era

After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6Tf15

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals

Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36wW6YG

Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women

In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tf9HgH

Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort

Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3csyfNB

Have US police departments become too militarised?

President Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39yminu

Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'

An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39BlLkK

ClariS Cheers Us All on with New MV for Cells at Work!! Theme "Fight!!"

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  No one works harder for you than your cells, and a new song from  Cells at Work!!  cheers them (and you) on. The tune now has an adorable new animated video to go with it, featuring musical duo ClariS.   "Fight!!" serves as the ending theme for the popular show's second season, and was written to offer encouragement to anyone having a difficult time. In particular, the duo notes that a lot of people are struggling during the global pandemic — from students to health care professionals. They hope that, on their more difficult days, "Fight!!" can cheer them on, too.   Take a look at the short version of the animated MV, starring a little girl and her two ClariS dolls:     "Fight!!" is ClariS's 22nd single, and the song is  now available for digital streaming . The full single goes on sale  February 17 , and will also include the songs "Brave" and "Koimachi Kaguya," as well as the instrumental track for "Fight!!...

WWE Royal Rumble Live Online Updates: The show begins right here

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BCCI will let fans back in stadium for Motera Test on Feb 24

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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'detained by military', NLD party says

It comes amid tensions between the civilian government and the military, stoking fears of a coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MoQsAK

Saba Sahar: 'I survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban'

Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rcmXRo

Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities'

British director Kevin Macdonald's new documentary of personal videos from around the world giving a snapshot on 25 July 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j5ZBu7

Arjun Tendulkar, Prithvi Shaw named in over 100 probables for Vijay Hazare Trophy

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Love Love! Superstar!! Group Liella! Previews Debut Single in Anime MV

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  After being teased back in mid-December, the first preview of  Love Love! Superstar!! 's  Liella! was released on January 29, showcasing the new generation of idols for the franchise as well as the voices that will lead the 4th generation of Love Live!      The single "Hajimari wa Kimi no Sora (The Beginning is Your Sky)" is scheduled to be released on CD on April 7, 2021, in a special Blu-ray and DVD release that features the animated music video alongside storyboards of the single.    Liella! are the stars of the fourth generation of the Love Live! franchise under the umbrella  Love Live! Superstar!! , which has a TV anime in the works with  Takahiko Kyogoku , who worked on the first Love Live! TV anime series, set to return to the director's chair.   Source: Love Live! on YouTube   ----   Daryl Harding is a Japan Correspondent for Crunchyroll News. He also ...

Marcus Rashford calls racial abuse against him ‘humanity at its worst’

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Bayern Munich wants midfielder Corentin Tolisso to ‘feel’ tattoo fine

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Eizouken! Manga Creator Leads Production of Sweet Nogizaka46 Anime Music Video

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  The 26th single from popular idol group Nogizaka46 was released into the world on January 20, and to promote the single "Boku wa Boku o Suki ni Naru (I am starting to like myself)," the group released an animated music video that was creatively led by  Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!   manga creator  Sumito Owara . Owara lent their trademark style to the video by creating the concept, drawing the storyboards, and original illustrations.     The music video tells the tale of a young girl who was part of an air bike club and had crashed during a race.   Helping with the creation of the sweet but somber music video was Chiaki Kanno  as the animation director at monofilm , with Masumi Amao , Sanae Takahashi on animation and planning, and Yuka Yoshioka  also animating parts of the video and editing it together. Huang Chieh contributed special animation with  Mai Asakawa worked on the VFX of the video. The entire team, other th...

I don’t know how we are going to get Virat Kohli out: Moeen Ali

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Sourav Ganguly discharged from hospital

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Donald Trump parts with lawyers before impeachment trial

Donald Trump has reportedly parted ways with lawyers representing him in his impeachment trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YuvNxL

Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa

From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t5wGe5

Oreimo and Eromanga Sensei Come Together in Special Collaboration Book

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  Kirino and Sagiri may be sharing the same page soon enough when worlds collide in an upcoming   Oreimo and Eromanga Sensei collaboration story from the author of both series,  Tsukasa Fushimi . The story will be released as part of Kadokawa's Light Novel Expo 2020 celebrations inside the official commemorative book, which brings creators from five of Kadokawa's sub-imprints together for a celebration of the medium they share.     『俺の妹』と『エロマンガ先生』 コラボ小説の掲載が決定???????????? 伏見つかさ書き下ろしの掌編 「俺の妹が高坂桐乃なわけがない」 ぜひチェックしてください〜???? https://t.co/eyEODwMVhr — 俺妹&エロマンガ先生 (@oreimo_eromanga) January 30, 2021     While it's been confirmed a few times that the two series share the same world, the two protagonists haven't physically met outside of an online conversation or cameos in the Eromanga Sensei series. So it'll be interesting to see what Fushimi comes up with for his two ongoing series.   Cover of the commemorative book f...

Lewandowski takes Bundesliga tally to 24 in Bayern’s 4-1 win

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Ligue 1: Marseille game called off after fans storm training ground in protest

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Russia braces for latest Navalny protests

Metro stations are closed and movement is restricted ahead of rallies in support of Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ouKVG5

WWE: Superstar tests positive for Covid-19 before Royal Rumble

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Royal Rumble 2021: The road to Wrestlemania begins here

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Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa'

Algeria's coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r72FsJ

Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers

"The grief creeps up on you," says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Migy8F

Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death

The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3osnoFG

Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?

Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aebLNs

Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'

Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3osm1qw

Central African Republic's capital in 'apocalyptic situation' as rebels close in

A former prime minister says there is daily fighting as rebel forces encircle Bangui. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39vVT9O

Swedish Covid nurse to watch entire film festival alone in lighthouse

Swedish nurse Lisa Enroth will spend a week living alone in a lighthouse watching 60 movies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3py6CX6

'They're coming for us' - right-wing media on Biden's week

After four years of cheerleading, conservative pundits have switched tack with Biden in their sights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j3609x

‘You give opponents respect even if you win’: Ajinkya Rahane on refusing to cut Kangaroo cake

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Japanese woman 'kept mother's body in freezer for 10 years'

The Japanese woman reportedly hid the body a decade ago because she "didn't want to move out". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t9HGax

WWE SmackDown Results: Braun Strowman returns ahead of Royal Rumble

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Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín

The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t8PPvI

Meiji Tokyo Renka 10th Anniversary Exhibition Opens in Tokyo Today

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    A special exhibition to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Dwango's multimedia project Meiji Tokyo Renka , titled "Meikoi 10th anniversary Exhibition: Trajectory of the Handsome Boys,"  opens at Ikebukuro Torico in Tokyo  today, January 30, 2021. After being held at the venue until February 14, it will move to Taniroku Torico in Osaka from February 19 to 28.   The story of the Meiji Tokyo Renka franchise follows an ordinary high school girl Mei Ayazuki, who time travels to the Meiji period of Japan (around 1890) and falls in love with various well-known historical figures. It was first released as a mobile game via Dwango Mobile's Animelo Deargirl label in October 2011, then later ported to PSP and released by Broccoli in September 2013. Since then, many drama CDs, novels, and event DVDs have been available in Japan. And its TV anime adaptation was aired for 12 episodes from January to March 2019.   At the venue, key visuals and event ...

Danish doubles coach Mathias Boe brings tactical nous to the table

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Watch: Spectacular winner from Leo Dubois puts Lyon top of Ligue 1

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No Ranji Trophy this season, BCCI opts for 50-over Vijay Hazare

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Marjorie Taylor Greene: Democrat to move to get away from controversial Republican

Cori Bush said Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted her "unmasked" in the House of Representatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pwwOkF

Kakegurui Twin Live-action Web Drama Starts Streaming on Amazon Prime on March 26

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    The official website for the live-action adaptation project based on Homura Kawamoto (story) and Toru Naomura (art)'s gambling themed manga Kakegurui announced today that a live-action web drama adaptation of its spin-off series Kakegurui Twin  will start streaming for eight episodes exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on March 26, 2021. Two episodes will be sequentially posted every Friday.   The manga has been serialized in Square Enix's Monthly GanGan Joker since its October 2015 issue and has released ten tankobon volumes in Japan so far. It tells a prequel story set one year before the manga's main story begins when the protagonist Yumeko Jabami transfers to Hyakkaou Private Academy, and centers on Mary Saotome, who won first place in a character popularity poll by readers.   In addition to the previously-announced 25-year-old fashion model/actress Aoi Morikawa , who will reprise her role as Mary Saotome, eight more new cast m...

Let's Learn So I'm a Spider, So What? ED Song Lyrics Together by Special Video

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    "Ganbare! Kumoko-san no Theme," the ED theme song for the winter 2021 TV anime So I'm a Spider, So What? , has become a big hit due to Aoi Yuuki's super fast singing. For those who want to know the exact lyrics, a three-and-half minute special video with the lyrics is now streamed on the anime's official Japanese website and KADOKAWA's official anime YouTube channel .   The clip is edited from the scenes from the first to fourth episodes, where Kumoko-san is doing her best. Let's learn the lyrics together!         The ED theme performed by Aoi Yuuki, who also voices the protagonist Watashi/I, was released in Japan on January 27, 2021, then ranked 27th in Oricon's daily single charts on its first day.     CD jacket:       Meanwhile, the storyboard version ED movie is now also streamed, following the OP movie . The storyboards for the OP and ED movies were drawn by the anime's director Shin...

Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour

Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mym4Uq

Meet Cute Chibi-version Characters in D4DJ Petit Mix Mini Anime Key Visual & PV

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    Right after the final 13th episode of the TV anime D4DJ First Mix was aired in Japan last night, it was announced that a new mini anime series D4DJ Petit Mix is set to premiere on February 5, 2021. Seiya Miyajima ( BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico ) serves as the director/series composition writer at DMM.futureworks/W-Toon Studio.   The new comedy series featuring the chibi version characters will be available in "D4DJ Photon Maiden TV," D4DJ project's new variety show hosted by the four members of Photon Maiden - Risa Tsumugi , Ami Maejima , Haruki Iwata , and Hinata Sato . It will be broadcast on more than 30 stations in Japan including TOKYO MX and BS Nittele every Friday at 23:00 (JST) and streamed on the D4DJ project's official YouTube channel .     The first episode synopsis:   "We will never forget that day--" Happy Around! is gathering to practice as usual. What Rinku, who arrived late, is holding in her hand is an...

Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day

Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39y6scJ

Covid: Argentina imposes new tax on wealthiest

A one-off tax on Argentina's richest people will pay for medical supplies and help for businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r7KlPY

Russian anti-Putin anger spreads: 'We have to protest'

Russia is seeing some of the biggest demonstrations for a decade over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3taryW3

The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads

Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YsbIrU

Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes

The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3afEmBV

Jonas Gwangwa The South African jazz icon who stood up to apartheid

Remembering iconic trombonist and exiled anti-apartheid activist Jonas Gwangwa who has died aged 83. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MxruPv

Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?

Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YtsHKs

Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach

The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ae3rxb

Fujifabric Releases Striking MV for Dr. STONE Season 2 OP Theme

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    The official website for the three-member Japanese rock band Fujifabric has finally posted a full music video for their 21st single song "Rakuen" ( Paradise ), which is now featured as the OP theme for the TV anime Dr. STONE Season 2 . The song is written/composed by the band's keyboardist Daisuke Kanazawa and this is the first time that the band has provided a theme song to the anime franchise.   This music video is directed by Hidenobu Tanabe , known for his MV works for Ken Hirai, Official Hige Dandism, and THE YELLOW MONKEY. And 27-year-old actor Keisuke Watanabe , who has performed in many recent popular TV drama series, such as MIU404 and Koi wa Tsuzukuyo Dokomademo , appears. Expressing the world of the song in a glamorous yet fragile way, it shows a new side of Fujifabric.   Prior to its CD release on February 3, 2021, the song has been already available digitally since January 29.     "Rakuen" MV:     Creditle...