Latest Space Dandy Anime Toonami Promos

Here are the latest promos for Space Dandy, which will air on January 4, 2014 on Toonami before Japan airs it!


Directed by Shinichiro Watanabe of Cowboy Bebop fame and the series is animated by BONES of Soul Eater and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood fame.


The story revolves around Dandy, an alien hunter and his job is to seek out new alien species and receive his reward for finding one... before anyone else finds it! He travels with a robot named QT and a dimwit alien Meow, who looks like a cat.

[via Crunchyroll News]

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution Trailer Featuring Mecha Naruto!

Here's the first trailer of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution, which features the first original character for the game, a creature named Mecha Naruto!

Mecha Naruto has three modes: the normal Mecha Naruto, Kyubi Mode and the Kyubi Mode (Mecha Kurama Version). Each time mecha evolves, it gets stronger.


The game will feature over 100 characters from both Naruto and Naruto Shippuden anime series. Two of the over 100 characters are created by by Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution is coming for the XBox 360 and PS3 next year.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V Jump Festa Promo

The first promo for Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V premiered in this year's Jump Festa event. The series will feature a new protagonist named Yuuya and is billed as "the curtains rise on a Duel revolution!!"


The series is about Yuuya Sakaki who has been trying to escape the harsh reality by smiling. But one duel leads him to make a determination to confront the difficulties and he will get the power of infinite possibilities.

The main theme of the series is "take a step forward with courage". The series premieres in Spring 2014 replacing Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal on TV Tokyo.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Anime Promo

The first promo for the much awaited JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders anime aired in today's Jump Festa event.

As seen in the promo below, since there is a change when it comes to art style from Part 1 to Part 2, they want to do the same thing with the change from Part 2 to Part 3. You can see it in our character design post earlier.


Daisuke Ono and Takehito Koyasu will reprise their roles as Jotaro Kujo and DIO respectively. Joining the cast are: Unshou Ishizuka as the old Joseph Joestar, Kenta Miyake as Mohammed Abdul, Daisuke Hirakawa as Noriaki Kakyoin and Fuminori Komatsu as Jean Pierre Polnareff.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders premieres this April 5, 2014.

[Source: Anime News Network (link 2)]

Kamen Rider Gaim Episode 12 Preview

Here's the preview of Kamen Rider Gaim's 12th episode entitled "New Generation Rider Appears!" Takatora transforms into Shin Zangetsu! Sadly, this episode will air next year, January 5th.

Also, the Kurokage Army makes its debut appearance.

Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger Episode 43 Preview

Here's the preview of Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger's 43rd episode entitled "The Blade of the Soul! Roar, Strazor". Souji finally masters his own Torinity Strazor! Sadly, this episode will air next year, January 5th.


Souji's efforts are rewarded and masters his own version of Torin's Torinity Strazor called "Green Torinity Strazor"! Also making an appearance in this episode are Souji's parents and Torin's human form.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment PS Vita Game 2nd Trailer

Namco Bandai Games is streaming the second trailer video of Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment game for the PS Vita. A follow up to the SAO: Infinity Moment (PSP), this game takes place in Aincrad's unexplored "Hollow Area".

Kirito once again explores Aincrad and run into a mysterious "orange player" who attacks him and claimed that she has killed a person. Kirito and his friends continue to explore the dangerous area in a new adventure.


Aside from dating the female players, the game also has an "adventure mode" in which players have an option to create their own characters and play with up to 8 other people online to go on quests in the Hollow Area.

The game will be released on April 24 and costs 6,170 yen. The game's limited first edition will include exclusive content not found in the standard edition. For more info about it, you can check this post.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Live-Action The Next Generation -Patlabor- Teaser Trailer

The first teaser of Mamoru Oshii's The Next Generation -Patlabor- live-action series and film project is now online. The teaser features the main mecha of the series, the AV-98 Ingram in motion.

A sequel to the original Patlabor anime stories, it takes place in the year 2013 in Tokyo and features the third generation of Patlabor. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police has disbanded its Section 2 Division 1 of police robots, and Section 2 Division 2 barely survived the budget cuts due to the long recession.


The project begins as a seven-part series, which is composed of an episode 0 that lasts for 10 minutes and 12 full episodes directed by project's chief director Mamoru Oshii and other directors. Oshii will also direct the feature-length film that will open in Spring 2015.

Each part of the seven-part series will last for 45 minutes with the first part that is set to premiere on April 5, 2014.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Film Sequels First Teaser Trailer

The first teaser trailer of the much awaited live-action Rurouni Kenshin film sequels is finally revealed. The teaser highlights the original film's popularity as well as Tatsuya Fujiwara as Makoto Shishio.


The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters the Movie Full Trailer

Here's the full trailer of the much awaited Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters the Movie and just like the past promos for the film, it puts more emphasis on the returning dinosaur Super Sentai teams!


Both Zyuranger's Tyranno Ranger (played by Yuta Mochizuki) and Abaranger's AbaRed (played by Koichiro Nishi) appear before the the Kyoryuger and explain a great enemy that threatens them, the Space War God Boldos and his creations, Neo Griffozar and Neo Geildon.

The movie is written by Riku Sanjou and directed by Koichi Sakamoto. Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters premieres January 18, 2014.

Dr. Luigi Wii U Game Trailer

Continuing the Year of Luigi is Dr. Luigi for the Wii U, which was revealed in a recent Nintendo Direct. To put it simply, it's like your regular Dr. Mario with some twists.


Dr. Luigi is scheduled for a December 31 release in North America and in January 15, 2014 in Europe through the Wii U eShop. The game will cost $14.99.

[via Siliconera]

Latest Yoshi's New Island 3DS Game Trailer

The recent Nintendo Direct featured the latest trailer for Yoshi's New Island for the Nintendo 3DS. The trailer features how to acquire those giant eggs.


The Direct also revealed that the producer of the original Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island for the SNES, Takashi Tezuka will direct the new game. The game is set for a Spring 2014 release in the U.S. and Europe.

Latest Mario Kart 8 Wii U Game Trailer

Here's the new trailer for Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U. Just like previous Mario Kart games, expect a lot of crazy kart action featuring your favorite Mario characters!

Mario Kart 8 combines elements from Mario Kart Wii such as motorbikes and 12 player racing and Mario Kart 7's handgliders and underwater racing with a greater focus on the game's new anti-gravity racing.


The new trailer features some new characters, which includes the baby versions of some of the Mario characters, new stages, which includes an airport stage and of course, more vehicles to choose from aside from the typical go kart!

Mario Kart 8 will be released in Spring 2014.

Mario Galaxy's Rosalina & Luma Joins Super Smash Bros. 3DS/Wii U Game Roster!

It is officially confirmed that Rosalina and Luma will be playable characters in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U! These two first appeared in the Super Mario Galaxy games for the Wii.


Rosalina also appeared in Super Mario 3D World as an unlockable character. It is also confirmed that Rosalina will also be a playable character in Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U. Other newcomers previously revealed added to the SSB 3DS/Wii U are: Mega Man (Mega Man), Villager (Animal Crossing) and Wii Fit Trainer (Wii Fit).

Super Smash Bros. for 3DS & Wii U is set to be released this 2014.

Hyrule Warriors Wii U Game Announced

Nintendo announced in today's Nintendo Direct that they are developing a new The Legend of Zelda game for the Wii U alongside with Koei, the developers of the Dynasty Warriors franchise.


Tentatively called "Hyrule Warriors" internationally (or Zelda Musou in Japan), this game combines Dynasty Warriors' style of gameplay with The Legend of Zelda's rich mythology. Nintendo's Satoru Iwata clarified that this is not the promised Zelda U game, but a spin-off of the long-running Zelda franchise.

Hyrule Warriors is set for a 2014 release for the Nintendo Wii U.

Sword Art Online: Extra Edition Anime Special Promo

Dengeki posted the first TV promo of the upcoming Sword Art Online: Extra Edition anime special. The promo features the theme song "Niji no Rainbow" by Eir Aoi.


In this special, Yui wants to see a whale, so Kirito and the gang take on an underwater quest in ALO. Much to everyone's shock however, Leafa can't swim! Asuna and the rest of the girls decide to take her to a pool in the real world to help her learn how to swim. Meanwhile, Kirito meets a certain individual...

This 2-hour anime special is partly written by original light novelist Reki Kawahara and Tomohiko Ito is back in directing the special. This special will premiere in Japan this December 31. The special will be then streamed worldwide the next day.

UPDATE (12/20/13): Now with the English subbed promo.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai! Ren Anime Promo

The official Kyoto Animation YouTube channel posted the first promo for Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai's 2nd season entitled "Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai Ren". The promo features the show's opening theme song "Voice" by ZAQ.


The promo features Yuuta (voiced by Jun Fukuyama) saying, "Awaken, Rikka Takanashi! The time for revival has come!" In the 2nd season, due to various events, Yuuta and Rikka (voiced by Maaya Uchida) are now living together.

Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai! Ren premieres in Japan on January 8.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle 7th TV Ad

Here's the 7th TV ad of Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle, which features Kamen Rider Gaim Watermelon Arms in action!


Kamen Rider Wizard's portion is written by Junko Komura while Nobuhiro Mori is writing the other two parts. Directed by Ryuta Tasaki, the movie will premiere this December 14, 2013.

Taekwondo Damashii: Rebirth Film Latest Trailer

Here's the new trailer of the upcoming Taekwondo Damashii: Rebith film, which stars Masahiro Inoue (Kamen Rider Decade), Ryoma Baba (Go-Busters) and Kyosuke Hamao (Goseiger). The trailer features the film's theme song.

This is the first taekwondo-themed film in Japan and was produced with the full cooperation of the International Taekwon-do Federation Japan (ITF-JAPAN).


This story about three brothers who are involved in a conflict over which one of them will be heir to the family taekwondo dojo. One day, they accidentally wander into a mysterious forest where they're suddenly attacked. Their only means of escape is to keep defeating enemies utilizing their taekwondo skills in order to live up to their destinies.

Also starring in the film are Kazushige Nagashima, Rina Koike, Seiran Kobayashi, and Renji Ishibashi. The movie is set for a February 15, 2014 release.

Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters the Movie 3rd Promo

Here's the third promo of Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters the Movie, which features the film's theme song, more dinosaurs and more Go-Busters!


Both Zyuranger's Tyranno Ranger (played by Yuta Mochizuki) and Abaranger's AbaRed (played by Koichiro Nishi) appear before the the Kyoryuger and explain a great enemy that threatens them, the Space War God Boldos and his creations, Neo Griffozar and Neo Geildon.

The movie is written by Riku Sanjou and directed by Koichi Sakamoto. Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters premieres January 18, 2014.