Month: December 2018

Sword Art Online: Alicization Promo Streamed

Pak Hanu

Over the weekend, the official Sword Art Online twitter page updated with a new trailer for Sword Art Online: Alicization. The promo features a preview of the new theme song titled, “Resister,” which is performed by ASCA. The new theme song will debut on the show starting on January 12, 2019. Whereas, the new ending theme song for the anime is titled, “Forget-me-not,” and will be performed by ReoNa. 【第3弾PV公開！】新規カットや第2クールのオープニングテーマ「RESISTER」(ASCA)の音源初公開となる第3弾PVを公開！新たな物語の展開にご期待ください！ 次回、第1章のクライマックス、第13話は1月5日(土)24時00分から放送！https://t.co/RgfHtIklx7#sao_anime #ASCA pic.twitter.com/nr5vPDHA7N — アニメ ソードアート・オンライン 公式 (@sao_anime) December 22, 2018 For those who are not aware, the first theme song for the series titled, “Adamas,” was performed by LiSA, while the first ending theme…

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Good Smile Company Launches Investment Firm

Michael Lederhos

Recently, the Japanese figure and toy manufacturer Good Smile Company announced that the company established a new investment firm during November; the investment firm, Good Smile Partners, will invest in contents, creators, artists and research to raise the value of the company. In addition, the intent of the firm is to have new projects aiming towards “the future of entertainment.” Furthermore, Good Smile Company board member Gentarō Iwasa is in charge of firm as the representative director.   Good Smile Company is best known internationally for the production of its Figma…

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Spin Master Announces 3-Year Toy Deal with Warner Bros./ DC

Michael Lederhos

Yesterday, Spin Master Corp. announced it has entered a three-year licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. This new licensing agreement is specifically for DC Comics properties, and will focus on remote control/ robotic vehicles, water toys and games/ puzzles.   Below is Spin Master’s official statement regarding the deal: “Partnering with an iconic brand like DC is a major milestone for Spin Master and is part of our strategy to invest in successful licenses to further grow and diversify our business,” said Ben Gadbois, Spin Master’s Global President and COO.…

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Doom Patrol Teaser Trailer

Ben Odinson

What’s happening heroes? Today, we have the official teaser trailer for the upcoming Doom Patrol series, which is set to make its debut on the DC Universe streaming service on February 15, 2019. I have to say that everyone looks good in this small teaser. Also, I am surprised we get to see Diane Guerrero as Crazy Jane and Joivan Wade as Cyborg, so fast with no strings attached. Anyways, check out the clip down below and we will talk after that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JG-TNPkV8k&t=0s Now, as I have said before, everyone looks good in the…

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Jump Force – Deku & Asta Reveal Trailer Streamed

Pak Hanu

Bandai Namco Entertainment America has updated their official Youtube channel with a new trailer for Jump Force. The latest trailer reveals that Deku from My Hero Academia and Asta from Black Clover are the latest additions to the roster. The confirmed roster now consists of: Pegasus Seiya (Saint Seiya) Dragon Shiryū (Saint Seiya) Gon Freecss (Hunter X Hunter) Hisoka Morow (Hunter X Hunter) Killua Zoldyck (Hunter X Hunter) Kurapika (Hunter X Hunter) Vinsmoke Sanji (One Piece) Blackbeard (One Piece) Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece) Roronoa Zoro (One Piece) Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto Franchise)  Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto Franchise)  Goku (Dragon Ball Franchise) Frieza (Dragon Ball Franchise)…

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Toei Announces 4-Week Special Event: Super Sentai Strongest Battle!

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Toei announced that following the conclusion of Kaito Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger in February, a four week event will be occurring leading up to the premiere of Kishiryu Sentai Ryusouger. This four week event is titled, Super Sentai Strongest Battle, which will bring 160 Rangers together; teams will be mixed-up across 32 teams of five members. The current and lead team of mix-matched Rangers in this special will consist of Zyuoh Eagle, Aka Ninger, Gokai Red, Sasori Orange, and ToQ-5 Pink. In addition, it is confirmed that all…

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Tigress, Sportsmaster, and Dragon King Join DC Universe “Stargirl”

Pak Hanu

Deadline has reported that Tigress, Sportsmaster, and Dragon King will be joining the villain roster of the DC Universe exclusive Stargirl live-action series. The trio are apart of the Injustice Society, who are group of master criminals, which debuted in All Star Comics #37. The team also served as the evil counterpart to the Justice Society of America.  Joy Osmanski will be portraying Paula Brooks, aka the second Tigress. Paula Brooks was created by Mort Meskin and debuted in the comics with Sensation Comics #68, which was released in August 1947. Neil Hopkins will be playing Lawrence “Crusher” Crock, who is also known as the Sportsmaster. Crock was created by…

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My Hero Academia Season 4 Release Date

Ben Odinson

PLUS ULTRA! We have learned that the next season of My Hero Academia will be coming out October 2019. Now, as someone who loves this manga along with the anime, I could not be happier. I am hoping that with this long of a wait, we can get some really good scenes animated, especially if the Studio Bones is working on the season. I know fans are upset at this news, but as someone who reads the manga I can say that the manga is not that far ahead of…

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Men in Black International Trailer

Ben Odinson

Happy Thursday heroes, we have the trailer for the upcoming Men in Black film which is called Men in Black International. The film is set to star Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth. The film will be a relaunch of the franchise which originally starred Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. I have to say that after watching the trailer, I am looking forward to seeing this film which is set to come out June 14, 2019. Here is the official synopsis for the film: The Men in Black have always protected…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Ridestriker & Zikan Girade / Zikan Zax Set

Pak Hanu

Premium Bandai has opened an official pre-order page for the S.H.Figuarts Ridestriker & Zikan Girade / Zikan Zax Set. For those who are not aware, the Ridestriker is the main bike for both Kamen Rider Zi-O and Kamen Rider Geiz. The set will include: Ridestriker Zikan Girade X2 (Gun Mode/ Sword Mode) Zikan Zax X2  (Bow Mode/ Axe Mode) Zi-O Exchangeable Wrists (LeftX2, Right X3)  Geiz Exchangeable Wrists (Left X3, Right X2) Tire Stand Tamashii Stage Pre-orders for the set will open on December 21 at 4 P.M. JST and the set will be released in June 2019 priced…

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