CloverWorks-Produced Gakuen Idolmaster “H.I.F” OP Animation Drops on YouTube

CloverWorks-Produced Gakuen Idolmaster “H.I.F” OP Animation Drops on YouTube

The opening animation for the Gakuen Idolmaster mobile game’s upcoming “H.I.F [Hatsuboshi IDOL FESTIVAL] Arc” has been released on YouTube. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity director Miyuki Kuroki storyboarded, unit directed, and directed the CloverWorks production. Satoshi Yamaguchi handled the character designs and animation direction, while other staff include Yuichi Oka (Spy x Family…

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Tokyopop Licenses Hiraeth Remained, Specimen Raw Blue & More Titles, Launches Kids Imprint

Tokyopop Licenses Hiraeth Remained, Specimen Raw Blue & More Titles, Launches Kids Imprint

Tokyopop has announced that it licensed six new manga and light novel series and launched a new publishing imprint for younger readers. Five of the new titles will be released under the publisher’s LoveLove imprint.  Here are the details on Tokyopop’s newest series:  You’re Mine, Right? Story and Art: Chiyoharu Asagi Synopsis:  Hikari is nothing…

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Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 Debuts Main Visual & Trailer for 6th Chapter

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 Debuts Main Visual & Trailer for 6th Chapter

A main visual and trailer have been released for the sixth chapter of Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 theatrical anime remake project. The upcoming sixth chapter is titled Aoi Meikyu and will premiere in Japan on June 26, 2026.  ©西﨑義展/宇宙戦艦ヤマト3199製作委員会 Naomichi Yamato (Macross Delta: Zettai Live!!!!!! assistant director) is directing the Star Blazers: Space…

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Seven Seas Entertainment Licenses The Dangers in My Heart: The Romantic Comedy Won’t Start, Chii’s Winged Life & More Series

Seven Seas Entertainment Licenses The Dangers in My Heart: The Romantic Comedy Won’t Start, Chii’s Winged Life & More Series

Seven Seas Entertainment announced the license acquisitions of seven new manga and light novel series, as well as audiobook adaptations for Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex and When a Clueless First-Person Shooter Player Falls into Another World.  Here are the details on Seven Seas’ latest licenses:  The Clingy New Hire Keeps Asking Me Out ©Eko…

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Steins;Gate Re:Boot Launches on August 20 on PC and Multiple Consoles, Reveals Cover Art and Opening Movie

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Launches on August 20 on PC and Multiple Consoles, Reveals Cover Art and Opening Movie

The Steins;Gate Re:Boot visual novel will launch on August 20 in Japan, and it’ll be available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X/S in addition to Steam. Pre-orders will began on May 8.  The remake’s cover art, drawn by returning character designer huke, was also revealed along with its opening…

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