Topics of discussion
Kickstarter/Crowd Funding news:
Halloween Pajama:
– Halloween Pajama Kickstarter campaign failed.
– A new crowdfunding will be launched in March of 2018, to help fund production of a 90-second OP of Halloween Pajama.
Gunsmith Cats:
– AnimEigo to Crowdfund Gunsmith Cats Blu-ray Disc in February
Card Game:
– Japanime Games Kickstarter: Kagami Battles campaign
It’s My Life:
– At-Home Fantasy “It’s My Life” Crowdfunds Its Way to Anime
Convention news:
– Anime Boston Organizers Sue Boston AnimeFest for Similar Name
Live-Action Anime news:
Battle Angel Alita:
– Live-Action teaser and trailer
Fullmetal Alchemist:
– Live-Action Fullmetal Alchemist Film Gets 8-Bit Game-Themed Trailer
Detective Pikachu:
– Live-Action Pokémon Film Casts Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds as ‘Detective Pikachu’
Erased:
Netflix’s live-action Erased series comes out on December 15th (day after podcast)
Gintama:
– “Gintama” Live-Action Film to Screen in North America in January
Streaming news:
– Discotek Posts The Adventures of the Little Prince Anime’s 1st Episode With English Subtitles
– Crunchyroll Adds Black Butler II, UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie, Excel Saga to Catalog
– Mary and The Witch’s Flower Film’s English Dub Trailer Streamed
– Toonami Plans To Spend Christmas With The Cowboys
Series news:
Anime:
– Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Anime Listed With 26 Episodes
– 1st Girls & Panzer’s Finale Film Finished — 4 Days Before Opening
– Japan Box Office: “Girls und Panzer das Finale” 1st Episode Makes Impressive 145 Million Yen Debut (about $1,290,500.00 USD)
– Junk Food And Booze Paired For Joint Broadcast Of Half-Lengthed “Dagashi Kashi” And “Takunomi.” Anime
– “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.” TV Anime Reveals Dream Collaboration with “Gintama”
– Check Out “Milky Holmes” 2017 New Year’s Eve Special Anime Key&Scene Visuals
– More “Persona 5 the Animation” Info to Be Revealed on December 24
– “Kemono Friends” Wins Big at Yahoo! Search Awards 2017
– Production I.G’s Pigtails Anime Wins Special Jury Award From NA Film Awards
– Funimation Schedules “Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution” Anime Movie Screenings
– Hosoda’s Mirai in the Future Film to Screen Theatrically in 57 Countries
– Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Reflection Anime Film to Screen in U.S. on February 9
– High School Girl Acquires Yuri Harem in “Love To Lie Angle” TV Anime
– Berserk 2016 Uncensored: Jan 2018 US Blu Ray Release, Better Animation
Manga:
– Vampire Princess Miyu, Vampire Yui Both Get New Manga Series
– Book Compiles Osamu Tezuka’s Shakespeare-Inspired Manga
Games:
– Heart of Crown PC now on Steam worldwide!
Release news:
– Media Blasters Aki Sora
– Right Stuf
Random Merch news:
– Dragon Ball Z Figure Set Offers 101 Meta-Coolers for US$3,400
– Good Smile Company Reveals “Mazinkaiser” Plastic Model from Its New “MODEROID” Series
– Treasure The Cuteness Of A “Made In Abyss” Nanachi & Mitty Figure Set
– Stamp Set Celebrates 1970s Giant Robot Anime
– Hello Kitty wine is here just in time for the holidays
– Get Glam with “JoJo” Motif Bags
– Choose Your Side with “Gundam” Shield Cushions
– Enjoy Easy and Relaxing Life with Umaru-chan Character Cushion
Misc news:
– “The Ancient Magus’ Bride” Author Warms December With Christmas Art
– “Nier: Automata” and “Chrono Crusade” Creators Team up to Take Office Ladies into Battle
– Universal Studios Japan Outlines 2018 Detective Conan Collaboration
– Super Sonico Entices Gorilla With Go Go Curry Collaboration
– Frieza Gives Up Conquering Worlds to Take Your Sushi Order
– A Little Sister (and a Little Alcohol) is All You Need
– Japan Cracks Down on “Mario Kart” Safety Regulations
– Illustrator Kantoku Turns Underwear Into Fancy Bows
– Google will pull YouTube support from Amazon Fire TVs in 2018