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Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout Game's Promo Video, Game System Video Streamed
KOEI Tecmo America began streaming a promotional video and a game system highlight video for its Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout (Ryza no Atelier ~Tokoyami no Joō to Himitsu no Kakurega~) game on Thursday.
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The game will launch for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in North America on October 29. The limited-edition PS4 and Switch versions of the game will bundle an art book, keychain, art cards, and cloth poster for US$99.99. The game will launch in Europe on November 1, and in Japan on September 26.
KOEI Tecmo America describes the game's story:
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout begins an all-new storyline arc in GUST Studios' fan-favorite Atelier series. The beautiful role-playing game follows the exploits of teenage tomboy Ryza, who dreams of escaping her mundane village lifestyle, alongside her band of mischievous friends. One day, as they explore a forbidden island in search of adventure, they meet an elderly magician who will change their lives forever. After some convincing, the old man begins teaching Ryza the enchanting ways of alchemy; launching her on an adventure that will ultimately lead her on a quest to save her hometown from the mysterious and deadly darkness lurking beneath the surface.
KOEI Tecmo Games' Gust brand teased the game in May under the name "Gust New Project."
The latest game in the Atelier role-playing game series, Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland (Lulua no Atelier ~Arland no Renkinjutsushi 4~), launched for PS4 and Switch on March 20 in Japan. KOEI Tecmo America released the game for PS4, Switch, and PC via Steam on May 21 in North America. KOEI Tecmo Europe released the game on the same platforms on May 24 in Europe.
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Amber Liu announces that she is leaving SM Entertainment
f(x)'s Amber Liu has just announced on her Twitter account that her contract with SM Entertainment has ended and she is not renewing the contract with the label. Fans are showering her with love and support on this decision.
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AI: The Somnium Files Game's Trailer Highlights Investigation Mode
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Spike Chunsoft began streaming a new introduction trailer in English and Japanese on Thursday for Kōtarō Uchikoshi's new AI: The Somnium Files game. The trailer highlights the game's investigation mode.
English Version:
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Japanese Version:
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The game will launch in North America on September 17 for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, and will release in Europe physically and digitally for PS4 and Switch on September 20. The release will include English and Japanese audio and English text. The game will launch in Japan on September 19.
The game's "Special Agent Edition" will include a six-inch-tall A-set acrylic stand, an outer box, an artbook, a soundtrack, and three vinyl stickers. The Day One Edition will include two vinyl stickers.
The visual novel is set in modern-day Tokyo, but with some technology advancements. Players play as Kamane Date, a detective tracking down a serial killer performing bizarre murders. Date has an artificial left eye, differently colored from his right eye, which contains an AI that helps him solve crimes. A key feature of the game is Date's ability to delve into the memories of suspects and key witnesses, exploring places called "Somnium" (Latin for "dream").
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Flowers of Evil Manga Creator Draws Live-Action Film Poster
The Flowers of Evil (Aku no Hana) manga creator Shūzō Oshimi released his illustrated version of the live-action film visual, applying his hand-drawn touch to the characters. The two versions of the visual are shown below:
The film will open in Japan on September 27. Noboru Iguchi (The Machine Girl, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories, The World Yamizukan) is directing the film, while Mari Okada (anohana, The Anthem of the Heart, Maquia) is penning the script.
Oshimi (Inside Mari, Happiness) launched the manga in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine in 2009 and ended the series in the June 2014 issue. An anime adaptation debuted in Japan in 2013. The manga is available in English from Vertical and Sentai Filmworks released the series on home video in North America.
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Get Served By Virtual YouTuber at Tokyo Bar
A bar featuring anime-style Virtual YouTubers as attendants opened in Ginza on Saturday. The bar, called "Snack Jūdo," is seemingly identical to any Japanese bar that serves an assortment of snacks and alcohol, but instead of a human attendant, a monitor on the front table displays a Virtual YouTuber, who interacts with visitors in real time.
The bar utilizes the "Vtuber Anywhere" technology by developed by Akihabara-based tech company Balus. Balus CEO Norikazu Hayashi said, "The good thing about Virtual YouTubers is that they can interact with you even when they aren't physically in the same place as you. As long as you have a camera, computer, and monitor, you don't have to worry about the distance. The staff will give you the actual food and drink that you order, but customers can sing with the 'Mama' and enjoy conversations with them." ('Mama' is the colloquial term for female attendants at Japanese bars, who are generally older women who can engage in worldly conversations.)
Snack Jūdo will operate until November 23. A total of eight Virtual YouTubers will be active in two hour blocks once or twice per month. The full schedule is available on the bar's website. Balus also has plans to implement the technology in other bars and storefronts in the future.
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Jonghyun announces exit from CNBLUE
Jonghyun has announced his exit from CNBLUE.
Following his latest controversy involving a DM to a Youtuber, Jonghyun has officially withdrawn from CNBLUE. On August 28, FNC Entertainment released his statement below:
"Hello. This is Lee Jonghyun.
I once again apologize to the people I've hurt through my inappropriate words and actions and to all the people I've disappointed.
Although it's late, I'm informing you I'm withdrawing from CNBLUE. I feel sorry I've caused harm to the members, and I've also told the members about my withdrawal. I'm ashamed to have disappointed fans who believed in me.
Since all of us, including myself, are currently serving in the military, it took a while to express my opinion and announce this. I feel apologetic and grateful to our label for waiting.
I feel great regret over my wrongdoings, and I'm willing to accept criticism from many people. I'm sorry for drawing criticism over a shameful matter."
As previously reported, Jonghyun is currently reflecting due to his involvement in Jung Joon Young's controversial chatroom, which included illegally filmed hidden camera footage of women, conversations degrading women, and references to rape.
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Heechul is asked if SM juniors ever get jealous over his love for JYP girl group
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Heechul is asked if SM juniors ever get jealous over his love for JYP girl group
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Heechul was asked about his love for JYP groups ever affecting his SM Entertainment juniors.
On the September 1st episode of 'My Little Old Boy', Heechul's good friend Lee Jin Ho came to visit his home. Up close and personal, Lee Jin Ho was able to witness an average day of Heechul, from the hours of his gaming to 'fanboying' his current bias group ITZY.
As he sat down to watch ITZY's comeback stage, Lee Jin Ho was amazed at Heechul's level of expertise on the group: he quickly got two slogans ready, explained the family background of each member, and memorized the song that was just released.
Curious, Lee Jin Ho asked Heechul, "Hyung, you are SM. Don't your SM juniors ever get jealous?" To this, Heechul simply answered, "It's no matter. It's best if both our company's and JYP's girl groups succeed."
Heechul also confidently mentioned how he MC-ed for ITZY's showcase.
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'If My Favorite Pop Idol Made it to the Budokan, I Would Die' Anime's 2nd Promo Unveils More Cast, January Debut
The official website for the anime of Auri Hirao's Oshi ga Budōkan Ittekuretara Shinu (If My Favorite Pop Idol Made it to the Budokan, I Would Die) manga began streaming the second promotional video on Monday. The video announces two more cast members and the January premiere date for the anime.
The newly announced cast members are:
Tomoaki Maeno as Kumasa, a male otaku of idols who roots for Okayama's underground idol unit ChamJam
Yoshitaka Yamaya as Motoi, another idol otaku, particularly of ChamJam
Ai Fairouz (How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?'s Hibiki) stars as Eripiyo.
The manga's story centers on a woman called "Eripiyo," who is an extreme idol fan. She is wildly enthusiastic about Maina, the shy and lowest-ranking member of the minor underground idol group Cham Jam that performs in Okayama Prefecture. She gets so wrapped up in her love for Maina during a particular performance, that she has a major nosebleed. Eri will continue to give her complete devotion to Maina until the day she can perform at Budōkan (a major performing venue in Tokyo).
Yusuke Yamamoto (Encouragement of Climb, Aquarion Evol) directs the series at 8-Bit (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Comet Lucifer). Deko Akao (After the Rain, Pretty Rhythm Dear My Future) is in charge of series scripts. Tomoyuki Shitaya (Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma, Sagrada Reset) and Masaru Yonezawa (chief animation director for The Eden of Grisaia, Valkyria Chronicles) are designing the characters. Moe Hyūga (O Maidens in Your Savage Season, Steins;Gate 0) is composing the music.
Other staff members include:
Sub Character Design: Ayumi Nishibata
CG Director: Yuji Ikuhara
Color Design: Yukari Fujiki
Art Director: Kenta Masuda
Art Setting: Tomoyasu Fujise
Director of Photography: Tooru Asamura
Editing: Megumi Uchida
Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
Sound Effects: Tsutomu Ueno
The 12-episode anime will premiere on TBS and BS-TBS in January 2020.
Hirao launched the manga in the Monthly Comic Ryū magazine in 2015, and Tokuma Shoten released the fifth compiled book volume last December. The series ranked on the top 20 list of manga for male readers in Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga Is Amazing!) guidebook in 2016.
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Live-Action Sazae-san TV Sequel Special Reveals Cast
The staff for the 50th anniversary special of the family television anime Sazae-san revealed the cast for the special's live-action segment, as well as the special's November 24 premiere date, on Saturday.
The cast includes:
(Top row, left to right in image above):
Hidetoshi Nishijima as Masuo
Yūki Amami as Sazae
Gaku Hamada as Katsuo
(Bottom row, left to right in image above):
Ryō Narita as Tarao
Mayu Matsuoka as Wakame
Masatō Ibu as Namihei
Yoshie Ichige as Fune
The special will air for three and a half hours on Fuji TV. Masayuki Suzuki is directing the live-action segment, and Tomoko Akutsu is penning the script.
The live-action segment will depict the family 20 years into the future. This segment serves as a follow-up to the September 2018 sequel stage play that imagines the family 10 years into the future.
The anime segment of the special will bring in fantasy elements as it depicts the past of Sazae's family, as well as a family trip. Earlier this year, the staff chose 28 families from Tokyo's Asahigaoka district (the setting of the Sazae-san story) to be animated into the series, and this anniversary special's anime segment will feature three of those families. These families' names will even appear in the anime segment.
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Laid-Back Camp's Short Anime Previewed in Teaser
The official webstie for the anime of Afro's Laid-Back Camp (Yurucamp Δ) manga began streaming a teaser trailer for the Heya Kyan△ (Room Camp) short anime on Sunday.
The short anime will premiere in January 2020.
Masato Jinbo, the director of the main anime's opening animation sequence, is directing the Heya Kyan△ anime at C-Station again. Mutsumi Ito, the writer of several episodes in the main anime, is writing and supervising the Heya Kyan△ anime, and Mutsumi Sasaki is returning as character designer and chief animation director. Yoshiaki Kyougoku, the director of the main anime, is supervising the Heya Kyan△ anime, and DeNA Contents Planning is producing.
In addition to Heya Kyan△, a second regular television season and a film have been green-lit. The first anime premiered in January 2018, and Crunchyroll streamed the 12-episode series as it aired. The anime's home video release in Japan included an "episode 0" anime.
The "slow outdoor manga" follows two young women. Rin likes to go camping by herself along the lakes that provide a scenic view of Mt. Fuji. Nadeshiko loves to take cycling trips by herself to places where she can see Mt. Fuji. After they meet, Rin and Nadeshiko take camping trips, eat cup ramen together, and enjoy the scenery.
Afro launched the manga in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Forward magazine in 2015, and Houbunsha published the manga's eighth compiled volume on April 26. Yen Press began releasing the manga in English in March 2018.
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Longman Perform Boruto Anime's New Ending Theme
The official website for the rock band Longman announced on August 21 that the group will perform the new ending theme song "Wish On" for the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime. The single for the song, which ships on November 6, will serve as the three-member band's major debut single. The new song will debut in the anime in October.
miwa will perform the new opening theme song, which will premiere in the anime on October 6 and will run for two cours (quarters of a year) until March 2020.
The Boruto: Naruto Next Generations television anime premiered in Japan on TV Tokyo in April 2017, and originally aired on Wednesdays at 5:55 p.m. The series moved to a new timeslot on Thursdays at 7:25 p.m. in May 2018, and then moved again to a new timeslot on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. in October 2018.
Viz Media is simulcasting the series on Hulu as it airs in Japan, and Crunchyroll is also streaming the anime. The anime began airing on Adult Swim's Toonami block in September 2018. Viz Media is releasing the anime on home video.
The anime is based on Ukyō Kodachi and Mikie Ikemoto's Boruto sequel manga, which launched in Weekly Shonen Jump in May 2016. The manga moved to Shueisha's V Jump magazine in July.
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My Hero Academia Season 4's New Trailer Unveils Blue Encount Song, New Cast Member
The official website for the television anime of the My Hero Academia manga began streaming a new trailer for the fourth season of Saturday. The trailer previews the new opening theme song "Polaris" by Blue Encount (Banana Fish, Gintama). It also announces that Seiran Kobayashi (Okko's Inn) will play Eri, the mysterious girl who is key to the story of the new season. The new season covers the manga's Hero Intern arc that began in the 14th volume.
Sayuri (ERASED, Golden Kamuy) performs the ending theme song "Kōkai no Uta" ("About a voyage").
The season will premiere on October 12, and will air on YTV and NTV on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. Funimation will stream the season as it airs in Japan.
New cast members include Shinichiro Miki as Sir Nighteye, Rie Murakawa as Bubble Girl, and Kazuyuki Okitsu is as Fat Gum.
The anime's first 13-episode season premiered in April 2016, and then the 25-episode second season premiered in April 2017. The 25-episode third season premiered in April 2018, and Funimation also streamed the English dub of the third season. Crunchyroll and Hulu streamed the series with English subtitles as it aired in Japan.
The My Hero Academia: Two Heroes film opened in Japan last August. The franchise is receiving a second film titled Boku no Hero Academia the Movie -Heroes: Rising- that will open on December 20.
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Monster Strike Anime Streams 'Final' Lucifer Arc Starting on October 5
The official YouTube channel for the Monster Strike the Animation anime announced on Saturday in the show's latest episode that the "final arc" of the Lucifer arc of the anime, titled "Lucifer Wedding Game," will premiere on October 5 at 7:00 p.m. JST. The English title of the arc is "Lucifer: The Final Arc." The current arc of the anime, titled Noah Hakobune no Kyūseishu (The Savior of Noah's Arc), premiered online on July 27.
The first 52-episode net anime season in the franchise premiered in October 2015. The first part of the show's second season premiered in April 2017, and ran until September 2017. The second part of the second season, titled Monster Strike the Anime: The Fading Cosmos, premiered in October 2017, and ran for 13 episodes.
The anime's third season premiered in July 2018 and aired for 12 episodes. After that, the franchise has aired five episodes in an Arthur spinoff series, seven episodes in a Lucifer spinoff series, and 13 episodes in a Solomon spinoff series (all of which are considered part of the overall third season of the anime). The Arthur Kishiō no Kakusei (Arthur (2nd)) anime premiered on May 11 and aired for seven episodes.
The Monster Strike The Movie anime film opened in Japan in December 2016. Crunchyroll began streaming the film in May 2017. The second film in the franchise, Monster Strike The Movie: Sora no Kanata (Beyond the Sky), opened in Japan in October 2018.
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NIS America to Release La-Mulana 1 & 2 Games for PS4, Switch, Xbox One
NIS America announced on Thursday that it will release Nigoro's La-Mulana 1 & 2 games for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One in early 2020.
NIS America describes La-Mulana 1:
Your destiny awaits in La-Mulana! Take control of archaeologist Lemeza Kosugi and navigate through puzzles, traps, and deadly Guardians in order to claim the Secret Treasure of Life. You'll need sharp wits, quick reflexes, and most importantly, all the courage you can muster. Will you succeed in unraveling the secrets of La-Mulana, or will you fall victim to the dangers that surround you?
The company describes La-Mulana 2:
Renowned archaeologist Lemeza Kosugi has gone missing, and only his daughter Lumisa can find him! Enter Eg-Lana, an upside-down version of the legendary ruins of La-Mulana. Think fast, act fast, and whip hard in order to overcome dangerous traps and elaborate puzzles in your quest to uncover unfathomable secrets. What will you find at the end of your journey: triumph, or defeat?
Nigoro released the first La-Mulana game for PC in 2005 and on WiiWare in Japan in 2011 and in the West in 2012. Nigoro then released the game on the PlayStation Vita in 2014 in Japan, and Rising Star Games released the PS Vita version in 2015 in the West. The sequel game was funded via Kickstarter, and released in July 2018 for PC. Nigoro then released the sequel game in June for PS4, Switch, and Xbox One in Japan.
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