
The most hotly anticipated anime of the autumn 2013 season are revealed to be almost exclusively continuations, with even KyoAni’s latest showing languishing in the doldrums – and for the first time in a long time are almost bereft of light novel adaptations with overly long titles…
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The first casting details of the already much reviled Tomodachi ga Sukunai live action movie, which bears the unusual distinction of having been bashed by the novel’s author before even being released, have been made public…
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The release of the 12th and final volume of Ore no Imouto has cause a partial upset amongst fans, although some are now very happy indeed.
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The first leaked glimpse of the movie adaptation of Tomodachi ga Sukunai – which even the author seems keen to disown – appears to have revealed its casting choices were even more misguided than had been feared.
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Kyoto Animation have finally confirmed that Chuunibyou de mo Koi ga Shitai’s second TV season is in production, much to the relief of desperate Rikka fans everywhere.
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Tomodachi ga Sukunai’s author Yomi Hirasawa has not only confirmed that a live action movie adaptation is due, he also concedes he authorised it despite thinking it “unsuited” to 3D, and politely asks fans to stop trying to get it cancelled…
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A live action movie version of Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai set for a 2014 release is reportedly in production, causing some profoundly mixed feelings amongst the show’s many fans.
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Just as announced, utterly derivative if enduringly popular mecha harem anime Infinite Stratos is receiving a new anime – and according to the new trailer, it is to be a full reboot rather than a mere second season.
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Noboru Yamaguchi, the 41-year-old author of the Zero no Tsukaima light novel series, has died after a long struggle with cancer.
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The prayers of Infinite Stratos fans awaiting a new anime appear to have finally been answered, although an apparent announcement of a “new anime” based on the novels has some worried.
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The return of my little sister anime Ore no Imouto has been greeted with manic enthusiasm by its many fans, with plenty of praise for its continued cuteness and entertainingly deranged characters…
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Freeter dark lord anime Hataraku Maou-sama looks to be the surprise hit of the season – despite hardly being noticed, let alone anticipated, prior to its airing, its first episode has attracted much praise (and also some criticism for “raping” the original novel)…
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