Author: Gabriel Persechino-Forest Published: January 10th, 2018
Original Tiger and Bunny Director not Returning
The director of the original Tiger and Bunny series, Keiichi Sato, is not returning to direct the new project. According to Sato, he submitted an idea for a sequel two years ago but it was not accepted. With the director of the movies also not returning, we simply don’t know who will be involved in the new project as of now.
Source: Keiichi’s Twitter, Yaraon! and Article Image: Taken from episode 25 of Tiger and Bunny series
Armed Girl’s Machiavellism Coming to HIDIVE
In what is becoming a growing trend, another Amazon-only anime makes its way to the HIDIVE service. I would assume this was part of whatever deal Sentai and Amazon made behind closed doors and as such, will continue with the rest of Amazon’s catalogue, from that season at least.
Source: Anime News Network
Digimon Coming Back to Western Theaters
Digimon tri. Loss is going to premiere in theaters in the West on Feruary 1st. The next movie, Digimon tri. Coexistence, is set to hit theaters on May 10th while the last movie, Digimon tri. Future, will come out on September 20th.
Source: Fandom Events
Violet Evergarden Episode Count
The anime Violet Evergarden was revealed to be 14 episodes long thanks to details of its physical release.
Source: Animate Online Shop
Kaiju Girls Episode Count
The second season of the anime Kaiju Girls is listed with 12 episodes according to the details of its physical release.
Source: Amazon Japan
Crunchyroll Announces Details for Simulcasts
The premiere dates for Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody and The Silver Guardian 2 have been announced as January 11th and January 13th, respectively.
Source: Crunchyroll
Viz Licenses Captain Tsubasa
Viz Media has announced that it has licensed the new Captain Tsubasa anime and also have rights for Latin America. Honestly, I don’t know if this was wise. I know sports anime is making waves recently but a big license like that is still a risk and could be a repeat of their Prince of Tennis fiasco.
Source: Anime News Network
Mamoru Yokota Comes to France
Mamoru Yokota, popular animator in Japan, is coming to Paris for an event called 25ème édition du salon Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show.
Source: Paris Manga