NOVELS to Perform Tiger & Bunny: The Rising Opening Theme

The official Tiger & Bunny Twitter account announced that NOVELS will once again perform a theme for the Tiger & Bunny anime franchise.

The song entitled "Nemesis" will be used as the opening theme of the Tiger & Bunny the Move: The Rising, which will premiere in February 8, 2014.

In addition, an album featuring the songs Missing Link (Tiger & Bunny 2nd OP theme), Earth Diver (Tiger & Bunny: The Beginning OP theme) and Nemesis will be released on February 12, 2014.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Latest Tiger & Bunny The Movie -The Rising- Trailer, Additional Cast Members Revealed

Here's the latest full trailer for Tiger & Bunny The Movie -The Rising-. The trailer features the movie's theme song "harmonized finale" by Unison Square Garden.

The trailer features three mysterious NEXT characters who attack Sternbild City. These NEXT are: Richard Max (voiced by Rikiya Koyama), Johnny Wong (Mugihito) and Kasha Graham (voiced by Nana Mizuki).


The trailer also features Apollon Media's new owner, the successful and charismatic Mark Schneider (voiced by Houchu Ohtsuka). In addition, the new hero named Golden Ryan (voiced by Yuichi Nakamura) is Barnaby Brooks Jr.'s new partner in the movie.

The film will revolve around a mystery that happens on the day of the "Justice Day" festival that celebrates Sternbild's legendary goddess.

Original TV series scriptwriter Masafumi Nishida is again writing the screenplay and serving as story director, while Yoshitomo Yonetani is directing the film. The movie is set to premiere this February 8, 2014.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Tiger & Bunny the Movie -The Rising- Latest Teaser Introduces New Hero

Cinema Today posted the latest teaser video for the upcoming Tiger & Bunny the Movie -The Rising-. The teaser features the new hero Ryan Goldsmith aka Golden Ryan (voiced by Yuichi Nakamura) and he is Barnaby Brooks Jr.'s new partner.


The film will revolve around a mystery that happens on the day of the "Justice Day" festival that celebrates Sternbild's legendary goddess.

Tiger & Bunny the Movie -The Rising- premieres this February 8, 2014.

Tiger & Bunny Episode 1 English Dub Stream

Viz Media has just uploaded the first episode of the Tiger & Bunny English dub! The best part about it is that it is not country restricted!

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN DVD AND BLU-RAY RELEASE OF TIGER & BUNNY SET 1

Catch Japan’s First Corporate Superheroes In An Action-Packed Anime Series That Explores A Most Unlikely Friendship Between

A Washed-Up Veteran And A Rookie With An Attitude

San Francisco, CA, February 13, 2013 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, gives fans a rollicking dose of anime action with the DVD and Blu-ray release on February 19th of TIGER & BUNNY Set 1. The 2-disc set, which contains Episodes 1-13 of the 26-episode action/sci-fi series, is rated TV-14, and will carry a DVD MSRP of $44.82 U.S. / $43.24 CAN, and a Blu-ray MSRP of $54.97 U.S. / $66.15 CAN.

To celebrate the new release, for a limited time only starting February 12th, VIZ Media also invites North American fans to catch free virtual screening of TIGER & BUNNY Episode 1 (English dubbed) hosted by VIZ Media DVD/Blu-ray producer Reginald Rhodes. At the end of the screening, viewers will have the opportunity to enter to win TIGER & BUNNY Set 1 (Blu-ray edition) or a 16GB iPad Mini. The contest runs until March 5th; please visit the TIGER & BUNNY official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TigerAndBunny or YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/vizmedia, for the special screening and contest instructions.

“TIGER & BUNNY enjoys a substantial and fast-growing U.S. and international fan following, and we’re extremely excited to bring the series to the attention of even more viewers with these new DVD and Blu-ray releases,” says Brian Ige, Vice President, Animation. “TIGER & BUNNY puts a new spin on the classic superhero narrative while incorporating lots of action, comedy, and drama into a unique story about a most unlikely friendship. Don’t miss this thrilling story of two polar opposites working to fight evil!”

TIGER & BUNNY DVD Set 1 offers English (dubbed) and Japanese (English subtitled) 2.0 stereo audio options as well as bonus features including production art and the original Japanese trailer. The Blu-ray edition features 1080p High Definition video, English and Japanese DTS-HD Audio as well as English subtitles, a special Making of TIGER & BUNNY segment, logo and production art, and the original Japanese trailer for the series.

TIGER & BUNNY was produced by the famed Japanese anime company, Sunrise, and was directed by Keiichi Sato (director of KARAS), with original character designs by Masakazu Katsura, the creator of the manga series, I”S and VIDEO GIRL AI, and ZETMAN. Stern Bild City is a thriving metropolis where superheroes called “NEXTs” protect the streets, sponsors pull the strings, and a hugely popular show called Hero TV captures all of it. Veteran hero Kotetsu T. Kaburagi (AKA Wild Tiger) and hotheaded new rookie Barnaby Brooks, Jr. (nicknamed Bunny by Kotetsu) are forced to team up not only to protect Stern Bild City, but to earn as many points on Hero TV as possible. Joined by a diverse cast of heroes, each with different powers and answering to their own corporate sponsors, Tiger and Bunny must find a way to work together, uncover the secret of the “Ouroboros,” and earn enough points to become this year’s “King of Heroes.”

To view the official trailer and to follow TIGER & BUNNY on the official Facebook page, please visit http://www.facebook.com/TigerAndBunny.

About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and INUYASHA, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.

Tiger & Bunny the Movie -The Rising- Teaser Trailer

The official website of the Tiger & Bunny anime franchise has just posted the teaser trailer for the upcoming Tiger & Bunny the Movie -The Rising-. The movie will be released on Autumn 2013.


The trailer teases "the final day of Sternbild City!?" and "the shocking fate of the hero combo!!" The cast of the original anime will reprise their role in this movie.

Tiger & Bunny the Movie: The Beginning BD/DVD Has English Subtitles!

The Blu-ray and DVD release of Tiger & Bunny the Movie: The Beginning will include both English and Japanese subtitles! Just like any other home video release, it will also come in different versions ranging in price. To make it extra special, all home video release editions are region free!

The Amazon.com Exclusive SteelBook Blu-ray edition will include three discs in a SteelBook illustrated by original character designer Masakazu Katsura for 9,765 yen (about US$120).

The limited-edition Blu-ray Disc and DVD release will come in a unique box illustrated by Katsura, and will include exclusive jacket art from character designer Kenji Hayama. Its extras disc will feature videos from the film's world premiere event, a "New Year's Gift Special" digest video, a digest video of an event in Hong Kong, and a "Road to Theater!" event digest video.

The limited editions will also include a CD with an audio drama and cast discussions, a mini edition of the program offered at the film's theatrical screenings, a booklet, audio commentary, and other video extras (teasers, trailers, commercials, promotional videos, theater etiquette video, Weekly Hero Countdown, clean opening and ending animation sequences).

The regular edition Blu-ray Disc and DVD release will come with a booklet, audio commentary, and promo video extras. Other retailers such as Family Mart, Animate, Tower Records, Tsutaya, and BVC will also be offering store-specific extras.

The home video release of the film goes on sale on February 22, 2013.

Source: Anime News Network

1/1 Scale Wild Tiger Head Display Revealed

The Premium Bandai store is taking pre-orders for a 1/1 scale Wild Tiger head from the Tiger & Bunny anime series.


This accurately detailed 1/1 Wild Tiger helmet stands 280mm tall and is made of hard ABS plastic and opens in half. The 1/1 Wild Tiger helmet costs 37,380 yen (US$470) and is set for a February 2013 release. In addition, there is a limit of three heads per customer.

Source: Anime News Network

Tamashii Nations 2012 Event Video Clip

To those who didn't have the chance to go to the Tamashii Nations 2012 event, MAiDiGi's YouTube channel has just posted a clip featuring some displays coming from the event! Watch the video below!

Cast of Tiger & Bunny The Live in Costume

The official website for the upcoming stage play based on the popular hero anime, “Tiger & Bunny THE LIVE” had updated with the images of the cast in their respective costumes!

So far, only available at the moment are out of hero suit costumes. Supporting cast and hero suits of other characters are yet to be revealed.

Hiroaki Hirata: Koutetsu Kaburagi

Masakazu Morita: Barnaby Brooks Jr.

Rei Okamoto: Karina Lyle / Blue Rose

Eitoku: Keith Goodman / Sky High

Shota Takasaki: Ivan Karelin

Minami Tsukui: Huang Pao-lin / Dragon Kid

Takeshi Hayashino: Nathan Seymour / Fire Emblem

Kazutoshi Yokoyama: Antonio Lopez

Kenji Tominaga: Wild Tiger (suit actor)

Kenta Nitta: Barbaby Brooks Jr. (suit actor)
Anime and tokusatsu scriptwriter Yasuko Kobayashi (Shakugan no Shana, Trigun: Badlands Rumble, Kamen Rider Den-O, Shinkenger) and playwright Tadahiro Mōri are co-writing the play. Taisuke Morisaki is serving as chief director, while Morihito Kamizato is the actual hands-on director. Osamu Kaneda (Let's Go Kamen Riders, Den-O Final Countdown) is an "acting creator."

Tiger & Bunny the Live will run at Tokyo's Zepp Diver City theater from August 24th to September 1st. The play aims to have realistic action in hero "suits," an original story, and the latest techniques in theatrical productions.

Novels to Sing for 1st Tiger & Bunny Film

Japanese band Novels announced that their second single, to be entitled “Earth Diver,” will be used as the opening theme of the upcoming compilation film, “Tiger & Bunny THE MOVIE -The Beginning-.”

Their debut single “Missing Link,” was the second opening theme of the original Tiger & Bunny TV series. According to the band's frontman, Mao Takeuchi, the lyrics of their new song were written with Tiger & Bunny's Wild Tiger aka Kotetsu T. Kaburagi in mind, taking as its theme the idea of time.

“Tiger & Bunny THE MOVIE -The Beginning-” is a retelling of the TV anime, but not just cover the same story content as the previous television anime series, but also untold, behind-the-scenes stories. The movie opens this September 22nd.

Source: Anime News Network

Tiger & Bunny Anime Film Short Promo

CinemaToday began streaming the latest 30-second promotional video for “Tiger & Bunny THE MOVIE -The Beginning-.” The new NEXT character, designed by Masakazu Katsura, also be seen in the trailer.

Heard in the background is a part of “Linear Blue o Kikinagara,” the new theme song by rock band Unison Square Garden.


“Tiger & Bunny THE MOVIE -The Beginning-” is a retelling of the TV anime, but not just cover the same story content as the previous television anime series, but also untold, behind-the-scenes stories.

Producer Masayuki Ozaki had plans to screen it on three more countries other than Japan! “Tiger & Bunny THE MOVIE -The Beginning-” premieres on September 22nd.

Tiger & Bunny PSP Game Promo Streamed

Bandai began streaming the first 3-minute promotional video for the upcoming release of Tiger & Bunny anime-inspired PlayStation Portable game, “Tiger & Bunny On Air Jack!” It will be slated for September release.


The game will follow the storyline of the anime series, as you, as the lead character Kotetsu Kaburagi / Wild Tiger, strive to become the No.1 "King of Heroes," it will also include fully-voiced event cut-scenes based on the original animation footage.

Tiger & Bunny On Air Jack! costs 6,280 yen. The limited first edition of the game includes a product code for a custom PSP theme, an exclusive sticker set, and a serial code for a limited card in the social game. Pre-order now at CDJapan and get a FREE POSTER as a bonus!

1st Tiger & Bunny Film Full Trailer Posted

The official website for the Tiger & Bunny hero anime began streaming the full trailer for first film, “Tiger & Bunny THE MOVIE -The Beginning-.” The trailer was previewed on morning television program Mezamashi Terebi a few days ago.


It was earlier revealed that producer Masayuki Ozaki revealed during the Tiger & Bunny panel at Anime Expo that a new NEXT character, designed by Masakazu Katsura, will appear in the first film. A part of “Linear Blue o Kikinagara,” the new theme song by rock band Unison Square Garden can also be heard.

“Tiger & Bunny THE MOVIE -The Beginning-” is a retelling of the TV anime, but not just cover the same story content as the previous television anime series, but also untold, behind-the-scenes stories. Masayuki Ozaki had plans to screen it on three more countries other than Japan!

Latest Tiger & Bunny Film Trailer Includes New Scenes!

Morning television program Mezamashi Terebi presented some footage for the upcoming Tiger & Bunny hero anime's compilation and first film, “Tiger & Bunny THE MOVIE -The Beginning-.”

The footage includes some brand news scenes, and part of “Linear Blue o Kikinagara,” the new theme song by rock band Unison Square Garden, was heard for the first time.


Yū Kawanishi, a publicist for the film, stated that the action and battle scenes appeals the male audience, while the female audience watch for the relationship between Kotetsu and Barnaby.

Furthermore, producer Masayuki Ozaki revealed during the Tiger & Bunny panel at Anime Expo that a new NEXT character, designed by Masakazu Katsura, will appear in the first film.

“Tiger & Bunny THE MOVIE -The Beginning-” is a retelling of the TV anime, but not just cover the same story content as the previous television anime series, but also untold, behind-the-scenes stories. Masayuki Ozaki had plans to screen it on three more countries other than Japan!

Tiger & Bunny chibi-arts Promo Streamed

To promote the new chibi-arts figures featuring the main characters of Tiger & Bunny hero anime series, Bandai Tamashii Nations began streaming a 2-minute promo. The video shows the various features of the figure.


Have fun while these two crack their 10mm funny antics trying to outdo each other in this short comedy. Expect more of these from the chibi-arts Tiger & Bunny series. This presentation also promotes their Twitter announcement for the upcoming release of chibi-arts Kotetsu Kaburagi June 30th. Check out Tamashii.jp for more information!

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Wild Tiger Tops Tiger & Bunny Hero Poll Initial Results

The initial results of Tiger & Bunny hero anime's first film's "Weekly Hero Countdown" had been posted! It is a special poll where fans get to choose which hero will star in the finale of the film.

This week's top hero is Wild Tiger, the alter-ego of Kotetsu Kaburagi, a NEXT that can increase his physical abilities hundredfold for 5 minutes. Votes are still being accepted until July 31. The current rank are as follows:

1. Wild Tiger
2. Barnaby Brooks Jr.
3. Sky High
4. Origami Cyclone
5. Rock Bison
6. Fire Emblem
7. Dragon Kid
8. Blue Rose

The top candidate will be crowned "King of Movie Hero" and star for about three minutes in the film's last scenes. The rest of the top 5 will also appear in the last scenes, although the fifth place hero will only get about 15 seconds of fame.


“Tiger & Bunny THE MOVIE -The Beginning-” is a retelling of the TV anime, but not just cover the same story content as the previous television anime series, but also untold, behind-the-scenes stories. Masayuki Ozaki had plans to screen it on three more countries other than Japan!

“Tiger & Bunny THE MOVIE -The Beginning-” premieres September 22nd.

Tiger & Bunny PSP Game to be Released this September

It has been announced that the upcoming Tiger & Bunny anime-inspired PlayStation Portable game, “Tiger & Bunny On Air Jack!” will be released this September 20th.

To become the No.1 "King of Heroes," Tiger & Bunny On Air Jack! will be a "TV show action" game wherein the player will control the lead character Kotetsu Kaburagi / Wild Tiger as he battles threats in various cases.

The game will follow the storyline of the anime series, and it will also include fully-voiced event cut-scenes based on the original animation footage.

Tiger & Bunny On Air Jack! costs 6,280 yen. The limited first edition of the game includes a product code for a custom PSP theme, an exclusive sticker set, and a serial code for a limited card in the social game. Pre-order now at CDJapan and get a FREE POSTER as a bonus!

Vote for the Tiger & Bunny Hero to Star in Film's Finale

The staff of the upcoming Tiger & Bunny hero anime's first film, “Tiger & Bunny THE MOVIE -The Beginning-” are holding the "Weekly Hero Countdown." It is a special poll where fans get to choose which hero will star in the finale of the film.

By using the serial number printed on each advance ticket, a fan can enter it into a site created for the campaign, and vote for his or her favorite hero.


The top candidate will be crowned "King of Movie Hero" and star for about three minutes in the film's last scenes. The rest of the top 5 will also appear in the last scenes, although the fifth place hero will only get about 15 seconds of fame.

“Tiger & Bunny THE MOVIE -The Beginning-” is a retelling of the TV anime, but not just cover the same story content as the previous television anime series, but also untold, behind-the-scenes stories. Masayuki Ozaki had plans to screen it on three more countries other than Japan!

via Anime News Network