Topics of discussion

Opening discussions:

– Answer #OCAPodcast questions
– Tumblr Bans All Porn
–Otter Media Lays Off 10% of Staff in Restructuring
–Report: AniBiz: Anime Business Conference at Japan Society

Going Out of Print ~ No. 6 Complete Collection

Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:

– Steampunk Fantasy Anime KURAYUKABA Seeks Crowdfunding

Convention news:

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Live-Action Anime news:

– Godzilla Trailer Shows the Surprising Size of All the Worldwide Daikaiju
–Live-Action Nisekoi Film Previewed in 2 TV Ads
–Live-Action Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Film Delayed to 2020
–Johannes Roberts Directs, Writes Live-Action Resident Evil Reboot Film

Streaming news:

–Funimation, Hulu Sign First-Look Streaming Deal for New Anime
–TMS Launches 2 U.S. Anime Streaming Channels
–Cinedigm Acquires Streaming Services Viewster, Viewster Anime
–Sword Art Online Episode Censors More Content on U.S.-Based Streaming Services
–Reki Kawahara Apologizes to Voice Actors for Latest Sword Art Online Episode
–Netflix Streams English-subtitled Trailer for Baki Anime
– Heroes Rise in Trailer for Netflix’s Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac 3DCG Anime
–New Ghost in the Shell 3DCG Anime Project to Premiere on Netflix in 2020
– Original ‘Evangelion’ Voice Actor Comments on Possible New English Dub
–Original Eva English Cast Petition to Re-Dub Series for Netflix
– Evangelion on Netflix is a disservice for anime fans, says Funimation president
– Saint Seiya fans shocked as gender swap for Andromeda Shun revealed in new Netflix series
– Neo Yokio Trailer Decks the Halls for a Very Pink Christmas
– Jaden Smith Goes Full Super Saiyan in “GOKU” Music Video

Theater Release news:

– Naoko Yamada’s A Silent Voice Anime Film Returns to U.S. Theaters – January 2019
– Sonic the Hedgehog Runs a Blue Streak in New Movie Poster – November 8 (2019)
∟Gotta go fast
–Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki Documentary – December 13, 18
– Modest Heroes Anime Anthology – January 2019
– Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission – January 2019
– Dragon Ball Super: Broly – January 16

Series news:

Anime:
– TM Network’s “Get Wild” to Be Featured as ED Theme for All-New City Hunter Anime Film
–Space Adventure Cobra Rises from the Grave for 40th Anniversary Event
–Makoto Shinkai’s New Anime Film Reveals Title, Story, July 19 Debut
– Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime Buckles in for March 15 Premiere
–Sewayaki Kitsune no Senko-san Manga About Fox Spirit Gets TV Anime
– Sound! Euphonium Fans Inspire Limited-Edition Theatrical Posters
–Strike Witches 501 Butai Hasshinshimasu! Anime Reveals Staff, Spring 2019 Debut
–Sword Art Online Director Makes Sci-Fi Romance Anime Film ‘Hello World’
– Steel Flashes and Blood Flows in Dororo TV Anime Trailer
–Pop Team Epic Is Yahoo!’s Most Searched Anime of 2018
–Mirai Anime Film Receives Golden Globes Nomination
–British Police Develop ‘Psycho-Pass’ AI to Predict Crimes Before They Happen
Manga:
–Nekopara Manga Adaptation Ends
–Highschool of the Dead Manga Artist Says ‘It’s Not Easy’ to Draw Continuation
–Masaru Miyazaki Launches New Tezuka Biographical Manga With Girls und Panzer Artist
–Viz’s Shonen Jump Switches to Free Simultaneous Publication
Games:
– Have Yourself a JoJo Little Christmas at the Odaiba Illumination
– Katy Perry is About to Join the Final Fantasy Universe
– Persona 5’s Joker Steals an Invite to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
– China Removes Pooh From Kingdom Hearts III
– Senran Kagura Producer Says New Regulations Have Made His Job Hard
– All Ages Modified VN “Hello, Good-bye” Banned on STEAM
–Love Live! Arcade Game Bug Causes Major ‘Wardrobe Malfunction’ (NSFW)

Release news:

– Shout Factory Announces Perfect Blue Home Video Release
–Sentai Filmworks Announces English Dub for To Love-Ru Anime
– Sentai Slate
– Right Stuf

Random Merch news:

– Hamtaro Collab Café Celebrates 20 Years of Cuteness
– Silver Eeveelution Necklaces are a Real Gem
–3, 2, 1… Tell Time! With Cowboy Bebop’s Spike-Inspired Watch
– Attack on Titan Detergent Gives Dirty Laundry a Grim(e) Reminder
– Sexy new Japanese lingerie sets are inspired by 50-year-old horror anime【Photos】

Misc news:

– Two More One Piece Stars Try out the VTuber Life
–Magical Girl Site Manga Artist Will Compete in Japan’s Ninja Warrior
–Animators, Researchers Develop Automated Technique for Coloring Anime
∟Created a bot to colorize this line drawing
– China Jails Fujoshi For 10 Years Over Gay Sex Novel
– China Offering $86,000 Bounty For Porn Tattlers