Hello Backers,
I sincerely apologize for the lack of updates. We are working on the Kimagure Orange Road Kickstarter and expect to finish that project by the end of January. Once we finish that project, we will be dedicating our time to Kodomo no Jikan. 
Right now, we are set to release Kodomo no Jikan omnibus vol. 1 digitally to our backers by next Friday (August 10). It is a little nudge forward but soon you will own a digital copy of the first omnibus. A week after backers have received their digital copy, we will publish it on the eManga store at eManga.com. (Omnibus vol. 1 will be print-ready as well) 
Despite what you hear, we are still working on publishing manga and more importantly, working on kickstarters. I appreciate your patience throughout this process. 
And by looking through the comments, I noticed a lot of comments regarding updates(lack thereof). While I am always disheartened to update little to no progress, I will try my best to post updates on small details and things of that nature. 
Please note that I am also in charge of a department here at DMI but if you message us via Kickstarter, I will respond to you and answer to the best of my capabilities.

Convention news:

– Crunchyroll Expo to Host Premiere Screening of Double Decker! Doug & Kirill Anime
– Crunchyroll Expo to Host Designer Yoshitoshi Abe, Writer Makoto Uezu

Live-Action Anime news:

– Hasbro Plans Power Rangers Film Follow-Up
– 20 Kamen Riders to Be Memorialized in Heisei Generation Forever Film
– Gintama 2nd Web Drama New Trailer Shows Weird Fusion with Dragon Ball World?

Streaming news:

– Funimation Offers Sound! Euphonium Season 1 for Digital Purchase
– Black Jack, Astro Boy, Phoenix Anime Stream With English Dubs on Amazon Prime
– Funimation loses Darker Than Black streaming license on 8/31
– ANiUTa

Theater Release news:

– GKIDS and Fathom Events Bring Grave of the Fireflies to U.S. Theaters
– Fandango Lists Fathom Events Screenings of Perfect Blue Film in U.S.
– Anime Recap: ALL-NEW Pokémon Movie Hits the U.S. & MORE

Series news:

Anime:
– Makoto Shinkai Says on Twitter: His New Feature Film is Set for Next Year
– Digimon Gets New Film Project With Original Anime’s Staff, Aged Characters
– Code Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch Sequel Is One February 2019 Film
– Karakuri Circus TV Anime 1st PV Announces Its October 2018 Premiere
– New Ghost in the Shell Anime Will Have 2 Seasons
– INGRESS THE ANIMATION Blurs Boundaries with Real Time Story Event
– Hayao Miyazaki Needs 3-4 More Years to Finish Next Film
– Sakuga Weekly: Attack on Titan, Captain Levi, and the Epic 3D Maneuver Gear Chase
– All-New City Hunter Anime Film Posts 1st Teaser Trailer and Visual for February 8, 2019
– Yo-kai Watch Character’s Groin Target in Latest BPO Complaint
– Honjitsu Watashi wa Enjō Shimashita Manga Cancelled Due to Online Controversy
– Lupin III Expounds upon the Charms of the Ladies of Ocean’s 8
Manga:
– Manga Publishers Team Up for ‘Stop! Piracy Edition’ Info Campaign
Games:
– Fate/Grand Order Smartphone Game Gets Both TV Anime, Anime Film Projects
– Steins;Gate’s Chiyomaru Shikura Previews Bonus 8-Bit-Style Demake

Release news:

– GKIDS Acquires North American Rights to Satoshi Kon’s PERFECT BLUE
– Why Are Big Hollywood Studios Buying Anime Distributors?

Random Merch news:

– Crunchyroll-Hime Ani Statue – GWP!
– Cut Yourself a Slice of Fail Cake at Yotsuba&! Café
– Say “Cheers” to the Ladies of Old-School Anime with New Sake Blends
– With Fans! Previews Love Live! Sunshine!! Hanamaru Kunikida Blu-ray Jacket Ver. Figure
– Adorable Cells at Work! Merch Does a Body Good
– Go Sporty or Chic with New Hatsune Miku Apparel
– Capture Clear Card Style with Cardcaptor Sakura Cosplay Dress
– Get DigiDestined Style with Mimi’s Pink Cowboy Hat
– Suit up with Full-Sized Robin Mask Reproduction from Kinnikuman

Misc news:

– Kaito Kid Abducts YTV’s Detective Conan Statue
– AT&T Acquires Full Ownership of Otter Media
∟AT&T Buys Out Crunchyroll’s Otter Media
– Pixiv “Banning Loli Because of Police Warnings”

OCA Podcast – 31: The Og-blin Cat

July 15, 2018 / Seiferus

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Premier Fan tickets available yet?

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– New Crowdfunding Campaign Hopes to Kickstart the Next Gainax
– Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime’s Episodes Will Be 60 Minutes Long

We have a few more things in the works that we hope to unveil over the next week or so, including another new reward, some add-on items, and more! We also want to let everyone know that we are very seriously investigating the potential of making an English dub of the show a stretch goal, and are currently in discussions with a few companies to see how feasible that is, so expect more news on that soon as well!  Thank you to everyone who's shown their support so far, and to anyone who will in the future - we're relying on your help to make this happen!

– ARIA

Hello all,

We've got a big update for you: ARIA The ANIMATION is now officially at verification! That means replication will be happening very soon.

Here's what this means for you:

1) When we submit the replication order, we need to know the final amount of discs to make. That means ARIA The ANIMATION (Season 1) will be REMOVED FROM THE SLACKER BACKER OPTIONS on August 6th at 11:59PM Central Time. If you have been waiting to put in a slacker backer order for season 1, do it ASAP!

Please note, the rest of the seasons and the Guidebook will still be available for purchase. When those items get closer to release, we'll give a cutoff date for them as well.

2) We can't give an exact season 1 release date, since the time it takes to replicate a set can vary. But as soon as the season 1 sets are received into our warehouse, they will be shipping out to US backers. You will receive a shipping notice when that happens, along with an estimated delivery date. So, consider this the last call: if you need to update your shipping information, please do so now! This link will take you where you need to go: https://www.rightstufanime.com/contact-us

INTERNATIONAL BACKERS: The initial plan was that all items for international backers (including tier rewards) would ship in a single shipment once all ARIA seasons were complete. However, we have received requests to do partial shipments by season, and are currently investigating the possibility for those who are interested (although there will be an additional shipping charge). We'll keep you posted as we figure out the details.

Convention news:

–

Live-Action Anime news:

– Warner Bros. Takes Over Distribution of Live-Action Detective Pikachu Film
– New ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Trailer Fixes its Heroine’s Uncanny Valley Critique
– Actor who plays Hugo finds inspiration from same character that inspired Solid Snake
– 16-Bit Brawler Golden Axe Gets a Stage Play Adaptation in Japan

Streaming news:

– Funimation Offers Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 3rei!! Anime Digitally
– Anime Song Streaming Service ANiUTa Launches in U.S. on August 1

Theater Release news:

– Funimation to Bring Dragon Ball Super: Broly Anime Film to Theaters
– Dragon Ball Super: Broly Advance Ticket Sales Jumps Up 236.7% from Battle of Gods
– My Hero Academia: Two Heroes Film Opens in U.S., Canada on September 25
– Attack on Titan Season 3 Premiere, Recap Movie Screenings Earn US$377,334
– Fireworks Anime Film Earns US$522,600 in U.S. Theaters

Series news:

Anime:
– Next Shin Evangelion Film’s Teaser Reveals 2020 Opening Date
– Super-Deformed JoJo Project Debuts Ahead of Golden Wind Premiere
Manga:
– Digital Manga, Inc. Listed as Suspended by Secretary of State in California
– Ebichu Manga Returns to Serialization After Hiatus of Almost 11 Years
– Kodansha Comics Adds 3 Digital Manga, 5 Digital Yaoi Manga in August
– Roundup of Newly Revealed Print Counts for Manga, Light Novel Series (June-July 2018)
Games:
– Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou Visual Novel Shows Off New Scenarios

Release news:

– In This Corner Of The World Extended Version to Add 30-Minute Newly-Animated Footage
– Discotek’s Sister Princess Release Has Missing Subtitles on 3 Episodes
– Sentai Filmworks Launches ‘Kids’ Label With New Hello Kitty Series
– Media Blasters was ahead of the curve with anime releases
– Patlabor Ultimate Collection
– Right Stuf

Random Merch news:

– One Piece Sanji-inspired Special Wristwatch Offered on Marine Day
– Tendence Japan Releases Two One Piece Collaboration Watches Inspired by Log Pose
– Gundam Gets Elegant with F91’s Berah Ronah Special
– 1/7 Scale Figure of Tohru from Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
– Kinnikuman Premium Erasers Are Little Works of Art
– Lupin III Steals the Spotlight at Isetan Summer Festival
– Megaman and Street Fighter Anniversary Goods Are (Literal) Pure Gold
– Celebrate the Ladies of Super Sentai with Punk Drunkers Apparel Line
– You Can Transform into Ultra Seven’ Alien Metron with This Special Hoodie
– Guts’ Dragon Slayer sword finally available to comfort you on sleepless nights

Misc news:

– Ultraman Festival 2018 Brings Legendary Heroes to Life
– College Student is 3rd Arrested for Love Live! Sunshine Manhole Vandalism
– Japan’s record-setting heat wave is hot enough to melt anime figure ankles

OCA Podcast – 30: Sword of the Clouds and the Wind

June 29, 2018 / Seiferus

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Premier Fan tickets available yet?
– Pony Canyon on Sound Euphonium 2
– Pony Canyon on Sound Euphonium 1
– Pony Canyon on Yuki Yuna 2

– YouTube creators reportedly losing accounts over Twitch stream promotions
– Sol Bianca (OAV)
– Talking Head (hybrid movie)
– Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai (OAV)

– Discotek is looking for the CPM dub of Area 88

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– Studio Trigger is Now on Patreon!
– Be A Part Of The Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime Launch!
– MECHA-UDE

It is Okamoto. 

Dear Backers,
Today, I have to make a regrettable report.
Completion of the animation will be delayed. 

As we reported last time, it is due to lack of personnel.
I judged that further time is necessary to keep quality in it. 

The new prospect of completion of the work is in September, 2018.
And the shipment of rewards will be later.

I am really sorry for Buckers who is looking forward to the work.
And I am keenly aware that I am immature.

I will continue to put one's heart into this project.

Best regards,
MECHA-UDE's Director
Sae Okamoto

Convention news:

– Man Threatens Shooting at Anime Expo, Authorities Notified
– Tokyopop’s Stu Levy Appearance at AX Draws Ire from Artists
∟Tokyopop, Anime Expo respond to artist backlash over Stu Levy appearance

Live-Action Anime news:

– Jim Carrey Joins Sonic the Hedgehog Film as Robotnik
– Sunrise and Legendary Co-Launch Gundam Live-Action Film Project

Streaming news:

– 60-Hour Hunter x Hunter Marathon to Cover Every Episode in Japan

Theater Release news:

– Princess Mononoke Returns to U.S. Theaters for Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 (July 22, 23, 25)
– The Night is Short, Walk On Girl Hits U.S. Theaters in August of 2018 (August 21, 22)
– Cowboy Bebop Movie
– “I want to eat your pancreas” Anime Film is Coming to US Theaters

Series news:

Anime:
– Check out the Trigger and Titmouse-Animated Teaser for Indivisible
– Strike Witches 501 Butai Hasshinshimasu! Manga Gets Anime Project in 2019
– New Strike Witches: Road to Berlin TV Anime Revealed for 2020
– Mega Man: Fully Charged Cartoon Footage to Premiere at Comic-Con
– Yoshiki Nakajima, Reina Ueda Set to Voice The Leads in INGRESS THE ANIMATION
– Dragon Ball Super Anime Film Reveals Its Official Title Broly, Main Poster Visual
– Shinji Ikari to Make Guest Appearance in Shinkalion as Evangelion Shinkansen Pilot
– From Tool to Subgenre to Anime: The Mysterious Journey of RPG Maker
Games:
– Get Retro with the Digimon Pendulum Re-Release

Release news:

– Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs DVD/Blu-ray to Include “No Limit Version” Episodes
– Viz Licenses JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable and Golden Wind
– Maiden Japan Announces Votoms and More at Anime Expo 2018
∟Niel Nadelman marvels at working on VOTOMS again
– They’re hiding the feet from us!
– Right Stuf
– What do you want in an Irresponsible Captain Tylor Ultra Edition blu-ray?
– Why is Discotek’s All Purpose Cat Girl Nuku Nuku SD on blu-ray if this exists?

Random Merch news:

– New Batman Ninja Figure Is Poetry in Motion
– Tessho Genda Narrates PV for Naruto Shippuden Kurama Figure
– Mumei Dresses up for Kabaneri Tanabata Figure
– Meet Love Live! Sunshine!! Ruby Kurosawa Blu-ray Jacket Ver. Figure
– Soul of Chogokin Tetsujin 28-go Figure Returns with Theme Song Gimmick
– Evolve Your Posture with Eevee Computer Cushion
– There’s PreCure Lingerie? Arienai!!!
– Gintama Stars Become Fashion Icons in New SuperGroupies Line
– The Sabbath Continues with Devilman Crybaby Pop-Up Store
– Golden Kamuy Perfumes Let You Smell Like Shiraishi
– Sword Art Online Ladies Cool off in Cute Summer Merch
– Step out Ultraman-Style with New Sneakers
– Join the Holy Tile War with Fate/EXTELLA LINK Mahjong Set
– Hey, Dragon Ball Fans — Vegeta Wants You to Buy a Refrigerator
– New Attack on Titan Collaboration Goes Straight for the Neck
– “OTAKU HOUSE” to Offer Anime/Manga-Themed Guest House for Foreign Tourists
– Life-Size Border Break Mech Becomes the Biggest Model Kit Ever Made

Misc news:

– Shonen Jump Heroes Team up on Latest Magazine Cover
– Is that a Jojo reference?
– Two teen boys in Japan arrested for vandalizing Love Live! anime manhole cover
– HDR is the key to Ultra HD Blu-ray players
∟Regular blu-ray = 8-bit display capacity of 16 million colors
∟Ultra HD blu-ray = 10-bit display capacity of over 1 billion colors
– No Anime Win at Saturn Awards
– No one would be worse off if half the anime being made wasn’t produced, says director

Watch Club:

OCA Podcast – 29: Ryo-Ogy

June 15, 2018 / Seiferus

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– AC’s internet saga continues
– FDDNM’s ēlDLIVE review is done
– See FDDNM in Mudan’s latest Weeb Wars
– Correction: The J-List DMs were in fact Facebook messages, not Twitter DMs
∟For the record J-List has a page acknowledging and crediting artists used on their site
∟and they have since before the recent controversey (NOTE: Social Media is different)

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– Kenichi Sonoda’s Bean Bandit New Anime Project
– Tohoku Zunko Animation “Zunda Horizon” Production Project statement:

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Convention news:

– Kyoto Animation’s Liz and the Blue Bird to Premiere at Anime Expo
– Anime Expo to Host U.S. Premiere of Mari Okada’s Maquia Film
– Kase-san and Morning Glories to Make Its U.S. Premiere at Anime Expo
– You will need a wristband for the My Hero Academia and Attack on Titan premieres!!

Live-Action Anime news:

– Kaiji Creator’s Manga Ten Gets Live-Action Adaptation
– Jin-Roh Korean Live-Action Film Remake Unveils Its 1st Trailer!

Streaming news:

– your name. Artist Creates Anime About First Non-Japanese Shogi Pro

Theater Release news:

– Fireworks
– Trio of Remastered Dragon Ball Z Anime Films Head to Theaters

Series news:

Anime:
– J-Novel Club to Suspend [New Life+] Novel Sales After July 1
∟Voice Actress/Singer Megumi Nakajima Cancels Her Concert in Shanghai on June 24
– TV Anime Yu Yu Hakusho 55th Episode to be Rebroadcast with Audio Commentary
– Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind Manga Gets TV Anime in October
– Main Cast & Staff Put the Bite on “Ms. vampire who lives in my neighborhood.” TV Anime
– Frontwing Funds Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime Entirely on Its Own
– Uchi no Maid ga Uzasugiru! Anime Stars Haruka Shiraishi, Manami Numakura
– Konosuba – God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Anime Gets Film Project
– Funimation’s Tsugumomo Release Uses Mix of Broadcast & Uncut Episodes
Manga:
– My Hero Academia Anime Film Screenings Offer Bonus Volume 0 Manga
– Osamu Tezuka’s Marvelous Melmo Gets Reprint with New Materials
Games:
– Tetsuya Nomura Reassures Final Fantasy VII Remake is in Development
– Light and Ryuk Aren’t Playable in JUMP Force But They’re Here to Tease It Anyway
– Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima Sounds Much Better in Japanese
– Conan O’Brien Tries Out Dragon Ball Legends with Ron Funches
– Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Rendered Unplayable on Mac
– Authorities Cite Visual Novel as Possible Cause of UK Teen’s Suicide

Release news:

– Sentai Filmworks Licenses The Thousand Musketeers TV Anime
– Right Stuf
– Re:Zero’s Western Blu-rays Show Color Banding Artifacts, Companies Respond

Hello [NAME REDACTED],

Thank you for voicing your concerns about the recent Re: Zero release.

We’ve heard from a handful of people that there may be issues with this release. We used the approved materials from the licensor under their direction, however based on what we're hearing from our fans, we’re continuing to further investigate this issue.

Our fans and their feedback are important to us and we want to make sure you have the best anime experience possible—thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

Thank You!
XXXXXX
Funimation Support

Random Merch news:

– Take Your Faves Everywhere with Detective Conan Super Clear Files
– Banana Fish Gets Branded Smoothies (Sans Fish) at Lawson
– Gun Gale Online Protagonist LLENN Figure Looks Cool with Her Beloved Gun P-chan
– Go Nagai Crosses the Streams with Mazinkaiser Liger Figure
– Ghibli Store Releases Upgraded Castle in the Sky Pendant
– New URAHARA Collab Jacket Is Full of Harajuku Style
– Devilman Festivities Continue with BD Release Event
– New Book Teaches You to Think Like Detective Conan
– You Can Order Hairstyles of Steins;Gate 0 Characters in Collaboration Campaign
– Company’s 6 Million Yen Ita-Taxi Barred from Service
– Eva Creator Hideaki Anno Stops in for a Pint in Beer Commercial

Misc news:

– Recode: AT&T Aims to Buy Out Crunchyroll’s Otter Media This Summer
– Cels from Ranma, Astro Boy, and More on Display in Tokyo Exhibit
– Makoto Shinkai, Mamoru Hosoda, Sunao Katabuchi Invited to Join Oscars’ Academy
– Guillermo del Toro Shows Off His Anime and Manga Merch Collection
– Cal Poly Graduate Takes Waifu Nico to Accept Diploma
– Earthquake reveals otaku’s loli-porn to parents
– Mother Collects Shonen Jump for 7 Years to Honor Son Who Died in Quake
– Supreme Court rules states can collect sales tax for online purchases nationwide

Watch Club:

OCA Podcast – 26: Ogies Versus Butlers

May 4, 2018 / Seiferus

Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– The Podcast is officially 1 year old!
– Cowboy Bebop Cancer Edition’s pre-order numbers
Bebop Crew ($550) – 97 – 175
Boogie Woogie Box ($350) – 64 – 94
Bounty Hunter’s Steel ($250) – 273 – 577
– Cowboy Bebop Collector’s Edition’s new special feature is a Q&A with Kouichi Yamadera

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