June, 2018
Anime Expo to Host World Premiere of SSSS.Gridman Anime
Anime Expo has announced that they will be hosting the world premiere of the SSSS.Gridman anime series with the creators, Shigeto Koyama and Hiromi Wakabaysahi, as the hosts for the event. Masaru Sakamoto (Animation/ Character Designer) and Masato Takeuchi (Animation Producer) will also be featured hosts during the Q&A session during the SSSS. Gridman premiere event. The SSSS. Gridman premiere event will be held on Friday, July 6 at 7:45 P.M. – 8:45 P.M at room LACC / Main Events in Hall B. Anime Expo also provided an official synopsis of the series. You’re not alone. Always and forever. “Gridman the Hyper Agent” was a Japanese TV series that aired fromRead More
SDCC 2018: Bandai Shokugan Super Minipla Voltron (SDCC Ver.) Revealed
Bluefin Brands has revealed they will be releasing a Bandai Shokugan Super Minipla Voltron (SDCC Ver.) as one of their exclusives at San Diego Comic Con 2018. While they will be releasing a standard version of the Super Minipla Voltron, the SDCC version will also include a special flame effect, which can be used to help it recreate the way Voltron can form it’s Blazing Sword. The set will include all the other accessories that is included with the standard release and will be released in exclusive packaging. The Bandai Shokugan Super Minipla Voltron (SDCC Ver.) will retail for $70.00. It’s time toRead More
SDCC 2018: Star Wars the Black Series 6 Inch Exclusives Revealed
Entertainment Weekly has recently reported details about some of the exclusives that Hasbro will be offering at San Diego Comic Con 2018. The first exclusive release is a new set in the Star Wars the Black Series Centerpiece sets, which for those who aren’t familiar with, are statue like figures with premium sculpts and dioramas. The set features the battle of Rey and Kylo Ren on Starkiller Base, which was the climatic battle from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. The set will be available at Hasbro’s Booth #3329 at SDCC 2018 and will retail for $109.99. The second revealed set isRead More
E3 2018: Dragon Ball FighterZ Nintendo Switch Trailer Streamed
Nintendo has updated their official Youtube channel with a trailer for Dragon Ball FighterZ, which was shown during the E3 2018 Nintendo Direct. The latest trailer reveals that the game will be released for the Nintendo Switch in 2018. The Nintendo Switch version of the game will mark the first “portable” version of the game so fans will be finally be able to play the game on the go. The critically acclaimed DRAGON BALL FighterZ is now bringing its spectacular fights and all-powerful warriors to Nintendo Switch. Partnering with Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ maximizes highRead More
Second Season Announced For B: The Beginning Anime
Netflix recently announced at the Annecy International Festival of Animated Film that a second season of the B: The Beginning anime series will be available in the near future. For those who are unaware, the series is a Netflix original series, which premiered on the service worldwide on March 2 with the first season consisting of 12 episodes. Netflix provided a description for the series. In a world powered by advanced technology, crime and action unfold in the archipelagic nation of Cremona. Koku, the protagonist. Keith, the legendary investigator of the royal police forceRead More
E3 2018: Octopath Traveler Character Trailer Streamed
Nintendo has updated their official Youtube channel with a new trailer for Octopath Traveler, which was first revealed during the E3 2018 Nintendo Direct. For those who aren’t aware, Octopath Traveler is one of the latest RPGs developed by Square Enix. The latest trailer features another look of the characters and reveals that a new demo for the game will be available on June 14. Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play in a new world brought to life by Square Enix. And now, you can enjoy the first chapter of each in theRead More
E3 2018: Daemon X Machina Official Trailer Streamed
Nintendo has updated their official Youtube channel with a trailer for a new video game created by Kenichiro Tsukuda. For those who are unaware, Kenichiro Tsukuda is mostly famous for his work on the Armored Core game franchise. The new game titled, “Daemon X Machina,” is a new IP that will be released for the Nintendo Switch. Shoji Kawamori is working as the mecha designer while Yusuke Kozaki is head of character designs. The music composition is a joint venture by Junichi Nakatsuru and Rio Hamatoto. A brand-new, fast-paced mech action game from Kenichiro Tsukuda is coming to Nintendo Switch. Take yourRead More
E3: 2018: Soulcalibur VI – Story Trailer Streamed
Bandai Namco Entertainment America has updated their official Youtube channel with the E3 2018 trailer for Soulcalibur VI. The latest trailer features a look at the games story as well as revealing the release date for the game. For those who haven’t been following the game, the confirmed playable character list includes: Geralt of Rivia Grøh Ivy Kilik Maxi Mitsurugi Nightmare Siegfried Sophitia Taki Xianghua Yoshimitsu Zasa Soulcalibur VI will be released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 19th. While I haven’t been a die-hard fan of the SoulRead More
E3 2018: Fire Emblem: Three Houses Revealed
Nintendo has updated their official Youtube channel with a reveal trailer for the next title in the Fire Emblem game series. Although Nintendo revealed that they will be releasing a Fire Emblem game for the Nintendo Switch, no other details were confirmed at the time. Today the company revealed the title and a trailer for the game, which will be titled, “Fire Emblem: Three Houses.” The latest trailer features a look at the game’s story as well as some of the mechanics of the game. Fire Emblem Three Houses will be released for the Nintendo Switch in Spring 2019. PersonallyRead More
E3: 2018 Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country – Announcement Trailer Streamed
Nintendo has updated their official Youtube channel has updated with a new DLC trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The trailer was first revealed during the E3 2018 Nintendo Direct. The Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country expansion will feature events 500 years in the past featuring events before the start of the main game. Guide a group of legendary warriors on a journey through the tragic history that doomed a kingdom and drove a hero down a dark path 500 years before the events of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Defend yourself from Malos andRead More
E3 2018: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Revealed
The official Nintendo Youtube channel has updated with the E3 2018 Nintendo Direct reveal trailer for the next installment in the Super Smash Brothers game series. The latest game is titled, “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,” and is set to be the biggest game in the series yet. During the presentation Masahiro Sakurai revealed that the game will feature the return of every fighter in the Super Smash Bros. series and also revealed two characters. The latest fighters to join the roster are Daisy, who is an “echo fighter,” and Ridley from the Metroid game series. The presentation also took a look at the previously revealedRead More
E3 2018: Marvel’s Spider-Man Show Floor Demo Streamed
The official Playstation Youtube channel has updated with a new trailer and demo video for Marvel’s Spider-Man, which was revealed at Sony’s E3 2018 presentation. The latest demo/trailer features a look at the some of the gameplay as well as featuring some of the villains Spidey will be facing in the game. The villains featured in the video include: Mister Negative, the Vulture, Rhino, Electro, and the Scorpion. Marvel’s Spider-Man features your favorite web-slinger in a story unlike any before it. Now a seasoned Super Hero, Peter Parker has been busy keeping crimeRead More
E3 2018: Playstation Kingdom Hearts III Trailer Streamed
The official Kingdom Hearts Youtube channel has updated with the third trailer for Kingdom Hearts III that was revealed during the Sony Playstation E3 2018 presentation. The latest trailer features another look at the story as well as revealing a new world based on Pirates of the Caribbean : At World’s End. The trailer also features another look at some of the returning organization members as well as a surprising scene at the end of the trailer featuring Riku. Kingdom Hearts III will be released for the Playstation 4 and Xbox One on January 29, 2019.
New Gundam Build Divers Themes Announced
The official Gundam Build Divers anime website has updated that the series will be receiving new opening and ending themes in the near future. The new opening theme will be titled, “Infinity,” which will be performed by SWANKY DANK, while the ending theme titled, “Start Dash,” will be performed by Spira Spica. Both themes will be featured on the show starting on July 3. “Start Dash,” will be the first major debut for Spira Spica and will be available as a single CD on August 8. For those who are unaware, the current Gundam Build Divers intro sequence is titled, “Diver’s High,” which is performed by SKY-HI. TheRead More
Gray Cherry Blossoms: Garo Anime Film Details Revealed
The official website for the Gray Cherry Blossoms: Garo (Usuzumizakura -Garo-) film has updated with details about the film. First, the cast for the film was revealed. The cast includes: Masei Nakayama: Raikou Romi Park: Seimei Akiko Yajima: Kintoki Kenyuu Horiuchi: Fujiwarano Michinaga Daisuke Namikawa: Fujiwarano Yasusuke Katsuhito Nomura: Fujiwarano Yorinobu Mayu Udono: Inari Jouji Nakata: Tenko Tomokazu Seki: Takeru Next, the production team for the film was announced. The staff includes: Keita Amemiya: Original Work Satoshi Nishimura: Director Yasuko Kobayashi: Script Writer Masakura Katsura: Character Designer Ai Yokoyama, Masao Ebihara: AnimationRead More