[ad_1] Netflix has more Resident Evil programming in the works than its live-action show. The streaming giant has revealed Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, a “CG anime” series due to premiere sometime in 2021. While the foes of the show (apart from zombies) are still mysterious, the production will revolve around iconic characters Claire Redfield and […]
Category: anime
Funimation partners with VIZ Media to expand its streaming anime catalog
[ad_1] Two of the biggest anime distributors in the US are teaming up. On Wednesday, Funimation announced that it’s working with VIZ Media to bring the publisher’s catalog of anime titles to its streaming service. Some of the more notable shows making their way to Funimation with the deal include 2018 sci-fi boxing anime Megalo Box and Gargantia […]
A 13-episode ‘Shenmue’ anime series is on the way
[ad_1] After years of waiting, Shenmue fans crowdfunded a new game last year, and now the story of Ryo Hazuki will be told through a new anime series. Announced during the Virtual Crunchyroll Expo, the show will be a co-production between Crunchyroll and Adult Swim, with Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki executive producing. They’re promising more […]
‘Ni No Kuni’ mobile MMO looks utterly gorgeous
[ad_1] Ni No Kuni games have a history of being heartbreakingly beautiful, and in that regard, the upcoming massively-multiplayer online (MMO) version for mobile won’t disappoint. A trailer for the new Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds MMO shows gorgeous anime-inspired scenes, expressive characters and breathtaking landscapes. Like previous Ni No Kuni games, this explores the […]
Crunchyroll subscribers can finally watch anime offline
[ad_1] Today, Crunchyroll is introducing new membership tiers, two of which allow offline viewing. Crunchyroll already had free and $8 (Fan) subscriptions. Now, the anime streaming service is offering two additional tiers: Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan. The new premium tiers include the offline viewing feature. In addition to offline viewing, Mega Fan, which costs […]
‘Ghost in the Shell’ (the good one) arrives in 4K on September 8th
[ad_1] Just in time for its 25th anniversary, Ghost in the Shell is getting a 4K Ultra HD rerelease. On September 8th, you’ll be able to buy Mamoru Oshii’s landmark film in a beautiful collection that will let you watch the 1995 feature across multiple formats. Lionsgate has remastered both the original Japanese and English […]
A life-size Gundam statue will be completed outside of Japan in 2021
[ad_1] You won’t have to visit Japan to see a life-size Gundam statue in the months ahead, although you may still have to book a lengthy trip. Our Engadget Chinese colleagues report that Bandai Namco will debut an 18-meter (about 59ft) Freedom Gundam statue at the LaLaport Mall in Jinqiao, Shanghai, China sometime in 2021. […]
Studio Ghibli’s first fully CGI movie will be ‘Aya and the Witch’
[ad_1] The next movie from the world renowned Studio Ghibli will be a departure from its previous efforts. The studio co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki is well-known for its expertise in traditional, hand-drawn animation, and only occasionally uses CGI in its films. The upcoming Aya and the Witch, however, will be animated entirely in 3D. It […]
Oppo’s Evangelion phone is surprisingly faithful to the anime
[ad_1] Oppo put in just as much effort in the accessories department. First of all, we have to talk about the SIM ejection tool — it’s basically a miniaturized Spear of Longinus, but with a shorter handle. Then you have the Unit-01-styled protection case, along with a pair of NERV-branded earbuds and a charger with […]
HBO Max’s launch lineup includes anime from Crunchyroll
[ad_1] When HBO Max launches on May 27th, it will offer 17 anime titles from Crunchyroll, a streaming service that’s also owned by WarnerMedia. In the media giant’s announcement, it said the platforms are “teaming up to bring more dubbed and subtitled anime to fans across the US” and that it won’t be a one-time […]