Terminator Anime Series in Development for Netflix

Variety has reported that an anime show based on the Terminator franchise is in development for Netflix. Currently the series is still in early development so not many details have been revealed at this time. According to Variety, Skydance will be working alongside Netflix on the production of the series with the help of Production I.G. Mattson Tomlin has been hired to work as the showrunner and executive producer on the project.   For those who are not aware, The Terminator franchise debuted in 1984. The film received several sequels…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman & Ultraman Suit ver7 -the Animation-

Tamashii Nations previously announced at the Ultra Hero Tamashii Event that they would be release new S.H.Figuarts based on Ultraman and Ultraseven as seen in the Ultraman manga. Yet, the characters were previously released by Tamashii Nations as Ultra-Act x S.H.Figuarts during the early years of the manga’s run. However, the release of these updated figures are to commemorate the adaptation of the manga as the Netflix original anime series.   First off, S.H.Figuarts Ultraman -the Animation- is based on Shinjiro Hayata armored form, as he inherited the Ultra Factor…

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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 force…

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B: The Beginning Anime English Preview Streamed

Netflix Japan has posted an English dubbed trailer for the B: The Beginning anime series.  The new trailer features a preview of the anime’s theme song titled, ” The Perfect World.”  The song was a joint effort between Marty Friedman (song, arrangement, guitar), MAN WITH A MISSION’s Jean-Ken Johnny (vocals), KenKen (bass), and Kōji Fujimoto (arrangement, programming). Netflix will be streaming the anime series worldwide starting on March 2. *Keep in mind this anime may not be suitable for younger audiences. B: The Beginning will be a 12 episode series with each episode running for around 23 minutes. Netflix provided…

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Sword Gai: The Animation Details Revealed

Recently details for the Sword Gai: The Animation anime series has been revealed.  The Sword Gai: The Animation is an anime adaption of the Sword Gai manga series by Toshiki Inoue and illustrated by Keita Amemiya. The manga depicts a young hero who merges with a demonic sword to help slay his foes. Sword Gai: The Animation will be available worldwide on Netflix in Spring 2018. Netflix provided a synopsis for the series. A weapon that has drawn the blood of countless victims becomes legend, and at times takes on a life of its own. When such a weapon’s human…

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Tokyo Comic Con: Ultraman Anime Directors Revealed

During the Tokyo Comic Con, Tsuburaya Productions hosted an Ultraman event to unveil the staff and team behind the 2019 anime series! Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) and Shinji Aramaki (Appleseed, Harlock: Space Pirate) are announced to be co-directing the adaptation of Eiichi Shimizu, and Tomohiro Shimoguchi’s Ultraman manga. In addition, Production I.G and Sola Digital Arts, studios attributed to both directors, will be producing the series in 3D CG. Also, the event feature a short promotional video for upcoming anime adaptation.   Eiichi Shimizu and…

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Anime Expo 2017: FLCL 2 & FLCL 3 Release Details & Teaser

Today, Production I.G. and Adult Swim revealed at Anime Expo information on the upcoming Fooly Cooly sequels, FLCL 2, and FLCL 3. The panel was hosted by Production I.G.’s Maki Terashima-Furuta, and Toonami’s Jason DeMarco. The two revealed that both, FLCL 2 and FLCL 3, will span six episodes per season, and set to air in 2018. DeMarco also reiterated that Japanese rock-band, The Pillows, would return to provide music for the series. The dub will air on Toonami, and be simulcasted on Adult Swim’s streaming platform, with Toho distributing…

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Shout Factory Announces Halo Legends Anthology Release

Shout Factory has announced that they will be releasing the Halo Legends Anthology in North America.  For those who are unaware the Halo Legends Anthology is a collection of short anime films centered around the Halo franchise. The films were produced by various animation teams, which include: Bee Train, Bones, Casio Entertainent, Production I.G., Studio 4, Studio 4°C, and Toei Animation.  The series was directed by Frank O’ Conner and Joseph Chou.  The films were originally released by Warner Bros. in 2010 so it has been quite some time that there were available on the market. Breaking News: We're bringing @Microsoft’s…

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Crunchyroll To Stream Attack on Titan Season 2

Crunchyroll has announced that they will be streaming the second season of the Attack on Titan anime series. Currently the series will be available only to subscribers in North America, however no other details are confirmed at this time.  Stay tuned for updates. Crunchyroll also provided a short synopsis for the season as well as a trailer. Eren Jaeger swore to wipe out every last Titan, but in a battle for his life he wound up becoming the thing he hates most. With his new powers, he fights for humanity’s freedom facing the…

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