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Top 5 key Anime! [Japan Poll]

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Kanon

What You Need to Know:

  • When an anime is made, it's the slection of the studio that really can make or break some fan's opinions of the show. There are some that almost never fail to churn out masterpieces *coughProductionI.G.cough* and some like, Kyoto Animation or KyoAni for short, that are known for their moe line of shows that really took off with fan favorites Lucky Star and the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
  • This week our friends over at Akiba Souken have yet again served up another poll asking users to rank their favorite key animation anime. It drew 149 responses.
  • So what are you wanting for? Let's go down and take a look!

Top 5 - Top 1


5. Kanon (2006)

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[Information episodes=" 24 " aired=" October 2005 to March 2007"]

Synopsis

As a young child, Aizawa Yuuichi had often visited his cousin in the city; however, something drastic happened to keep him away for seven long years. Now, Yuuichi returns, his memories of those days are simply gone. Settling into the wintry town, Yuuichi comes across several young girls, all of whom are connected to his past. As he befriends them and continues to interact with them, the long forgotten memories from his childhood begin to resurface... (Source: MAL Rewrite)

4. Little BIsters!

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[Information episodes=" 26 " aired=" October 2012 to April 2013 "]

Synopsis

When tragedy struck Riki Naoe as a child, he was rescued from grief over his parents' deaths when four other kids "recruited" him for their group—the "Little Busters." Now in high school, Riki and the other Busters are still fast friends, and though their vision of being heroes for justice may have faded, they'd still do anything for each other. Which is why Riki is now on TWO special missions. The not so secret one: recruiting new members so the Busters can form a baseball team. Preferably FEMALE recruits, as the current dude/babe ratio is an inconvenient 4 to 1. The OTHER mission, though... That's the strange one. Because Riki and Rin, the group's singular girl, are receiving odd messages, delivered by cats, concerning the existence of a "secret world" and assigning them tasks they have to complete. Were their youthful dreams of being crusaders not so fanciful after all? Or is there something even more vital at stake? Between steeling his courage to talk to girls, dealing with his own narcolepsy and facing his feelings concerning Rin, Riki may just need the strength of a superhero to solve the ultimate mystery of the Little Busters! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

3. Charlotte

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[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" July 2015 to September 2015 "]

Synopsis

While on the surface Yuu Otosaka appears to be just another charming and intelligent teenager, he has a secret—he has the ability to slip into people's minds and fully control their body for five seconds at a time. Yuu has been using this skill for years to gain the highest grades, which allowed him to enter a prestigious high school. When the enigmatic Nao Tomori catches Yuu using his power, she coerces him and his sister Ayumi into transferring to Hoshinoumi Academy, a school for students with supernatural abilities. The student council of the school, led by Nao, is tasked with secretly tracking down adolescents who abuse their powers. Yuu is forced to join the student council and together, they face formidable challenges that bring him closer to the shocking truth that his own, seemingly incomplete ability, might be more powerful than he could have ever imagined. An original story from Jun Maeda, creator of Angel Beats and Clannad, Charlotte explores the supernatural lives of these teenagers and the price they must pay for being special. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

2. Angel Beats!

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[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" April 2010 to June 2010 "]

Synopsis

Otonashi awakens only to learn he is dead. A rifle-toting girl named Yuri explains that they are in the afterlife, and Otonashi realizes the only thing he can remember about himself is his name. Yuri tells him that she leads the Shinda Sekai Sensen (Afterlife Battlefront) and wages war against a girl named Tenshi. Unable to believe Yuri's claims that Tenshi is evil, Otonashi attempts to speak with her, but the encounter doesn't go as he intended. Otonashi decides to join the SSS and battle Tenshi, but he finds himself oddly drawn to her. While trying to regain his memories and understand Tenshi, he gradually unravels the mysteries of the afterlife. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

1. CLANNAD

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[Information episodes=" 23 " aired=" October 2007 to March 2008 "]

Synopsis

Tomoya Okazaki is a delinquent who finds life dull and believes he'll never amount to anything. Along with his friend Sunohara, he skips school and plans to waste his high school days away. One day while walking to school, Tomoya passes a young girl muttering quietly to herself. Without warning she exclaims "Anpan!" (a popular Japanese food) which catches Tomoya's attention. He soon discovers the girl's name is Nagisa Furukawa and that she exclaims things she likes in order to motivate herself. Nagisa claims they are now friends, but Tomoya walks away passing the encounter off as nothing. However, Tomoya finds he is noticing Nagisa more and more around school. Eventually he concedes and befriends her. Tomoya learns Nagisa has been held back a year due to a severe illness and that her dream is to revive the school's drama club. Claiming he has nothing better to do, he decides to help her achieve this goal along with the help of four other girls. As Tomoya spends more time with the girls, he learns more about them and their problems. As he attempts to help each girl overcome her respective obstacle, he begins to realize life isn't as dull as he once thought. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

Source: Akiba-Souken


[balloon_speech align="left" text="CLANNAD is just one of those classics. If you don't like it, there is something wrong with you. Plus I really think Nagisa is a total babe." image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="I really like Charlotte! I can't believe that the " image="honey-annoyed"]

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Drama Cast Revealed!

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What You Need to Know:

  • The last we heard from the live-action drama adaptation of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni was last month, when it was revealed the series would start airing in May.
  • Now, we can bring you the cast information! Keiichi Maebara will be played by Yu Inaba, best known for his role in the 2015 Kamen Rider films, and his upcoming role alongside Kis-My-Ft2 member Taisuke Fujigaya in the Mars drama.
  • As for the girls, Rena will be played by Minami Katou, Shion and Mion will both be played by Rika Nakai, Satoko by Reina Seiji, Rika by Hinata Homma, and Miyo by Rie Kitahara - all of course from NGT48!
Yu Inaba Yu Inaba Yu Inaba ngt48 Minami Katou, Hinata Homma, Rie Kitahara, Rika Nakai, and Reina Seiji

Source: Anime Anime


[balloon_speech align="left" text="The NGT48 girls are cute, but this is their first time acting, right? I wonder how they'll do!" image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="I'm still on the fence about this adaptation... I really hope they do it well..." image="honey-annoyed"]
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There is a Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka GAME! This Is Not a Drill!!!

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What You Need to Know:

  • Dengki Online today announced via their app that they are introducing a new anime daily in collaboration with danimestore. There is a game too! It's called 'Kokoro ga Pyon Pyon surutta.'In this game, which you can access HERE you shake your phone back and forth while playing the game and this makes the character that you are randomly assigned for that round to go 'Pyon!' every single time your phone shakes. That's right Every. Single. Time. You have ten seconds to see how many times you can get them to say 'Pyon!'
  • Not only is this game fun and therapeutic, you are randomly given a character each time you press play. You can get Chino, Rize, Kokoa, Sharo, OR Chiya. The best part? They have brought the voice actors in to do it as well!
  • As if you didn't need enough of a reason to play this already, there is a contest! If you follow the animestore twitter account hereand tweet our your results(We show you below), you will be entered to win, that's right WIN, one of 5 official Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka? coffee mugs, OR 1 of 40 original T-shirts! This contest will run until March 31st, so don't miss out!
Press ok!
Gochuu usa game 1 We got Chino this round! Gochuu usa game 2 Hit Start and get ready! Gochuu usa game 3 "Are you ready?" Gochuu usa game 4 "Are you ready?" Gochuu usa game 5 "Are you ready?" Gochuu usa game 6 Oooo! We got 56 shakes in 10 Seconds! gochuu usa game 7 CONTEST TIME. Press that blue button and follow the prompts to tweet out so you can be entered! Don't forget to follow the danimestore too! Gochuu usa game 8 An image of what the tshirt will be! gochuu usa game 9

Source: Dengeki Online


[balloon_speech align="left" text="The noises they make are so cute!" image="bee-love"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="They are all so cute! My favorite is Rize! Who is yours?" image="honey-happy5"]
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Top 10 Anime Ranking [Weekly Charts 03/15/2016]

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What You Need to Know:

  • Wecome to this Wednesday's anime ranking chart, based on the sales according to Oricon!
  • In a surprising turn of events, we can tell you that absolutely nothing has changed in the blu ray ranking since last week - so, let's take this opportunity to see how different the DVD rankings are!
  • Will we see more anime series in this chart? Or more western animation? Let's get to the results and find out!

Top 10 - Top 6


10. Dragon Ball Super DVD Box 2

9. Despicable Me 2

8. Naruto Shippuden Mugen Tsukuyomi Hatsudou No Shou

7. Noragami Aragoto 2

6. One Piece 17th Season Dressrosa Arc


Top 5 - Top 1


5. Despicable Me Mini Movie Collection ¥500 DVD

despicable me why tho

4. Osomatsu-san 1-Matsu

osomatsu san 1

3. Bakemono no Ko

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2. Toy Story That Time Forgot

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1. Osomatsu-san 2-Matsu

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Source: Oricon


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Why is Despicable Me on here twice?! Keep the minions away from me!!" image="bee-surprised2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Haha, I'm going to send them after you! But seriously, the DVD charts are quite a bit different from the Blu Ray ones, it's interesting!" image="honey-happy2"]
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Sangatsu no Lion to Get Two-Part Live Action Movie

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sangatsu no lion

What You Need to Know:

  • It's been announced this morning that Chika Umino's manga Sangatsu no Lion, also known as March Comes in Like a Lion in English, will be getting a two-part live action movie next year.
  • The series has already got an anime in the works for this year's fall season, which you can get all the avaiable details for on our anime database page.
  • The first cast and staff members for the movie has also been announced - Ryuunosuke Kamiki will play the lead role, Rei Kiriyama, and it will be directed by award-winning Keishi Ootomo.
Ryunosuke Kamiki sangatsu no lion Ryuunosuke Kamiki and Rei Kiriyama

Source: Oricon

Reactions Around the Web

Seriously? I'm so happy. So so happy.
I was expecting him to be cast so much I laughed when it actually happened lol
I have a feeling the manga is getting more and more boring though...
I'm worried about the live action but Kamiki-kun is perfect for this role!
Just please please don't let Hina-chan be played by Suzu Hirose... Please

[balloon_speech align="left" text="Ohh! This actually looks really promising for a live action!" image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Yeah! Let's hope the rest of the cast and staff are up to scratch. I'll be keeping an eye on this one!" image="honey-happy3"]
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Show by Rock!! Game Gets Brand New Band!

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What You Need to Know:

  • It has been announced that a brand new original band will be joining the current Show by Rock!! rhythm game cast!
  • Called Arcareafact, every member is super-rich. They were already a band before they were signed to their label, and at their debut performance they cheekily declared "We're not idols, we're artists."
  • Their debut single, My Last Fight, has also just been released, the PV for which you can watch below!
  • Don't forget there's also the Show by Rock!! short anime coming up this summer, too!
show by rock arcareafact Arcareafact: Selen (Bass), Titan (Vocals and Keyboard), Orion (Violin), and Argon (Drums) [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eZ5tpZuNjw&w=560&h=315]

Source: Nijimen

Reactions Around the Web

Oh no, they're cute
I laughed at the rich kids setting
Is it because they're rich that they're named after metal?
These guys look like they'd do well in the anime, too!
I can't wait until the 2nd Season of the anime!!

[balloon_speech align="left" text="I wonder if these new guys will be in the second season, or if they'll just be in the game?" image="bee-happy2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="We'll have to wait and see! I love the sound of these guys though, I'm off to buy the single!!" image="honey-happy1"]
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Top 10 Coolest Noragami Characters

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Noragami is one of the most recent, top quality shounen shows about, with both of its series having awesome soundtracks and a beautiful, crisp art style. Literally translating as “stray God”, Noragami does an excellent job of creating incredibly powerful characters, namely Gods and their tools, and then humanizing them, showing their daily struggles despite their position, and their constant reliance on others regardless of their individual strength. Despite being a shounen, Noragami’s cast isn’t excessively large, centering on a small number of key characters. With the show’s unique art and a heavy action focus, there are of course some awesome character designs, ranging from bloodthirsty Gods of Calamity, to rebellious, young Shinki. So taking that into consideration, we’ve gone and listed the top ten coolest characters from the show, so have a read below.

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10. Ebisu

Ebisu Noragami Aragoto

The clean and plain looking God of Fishing and Commerce Ebisu is up first, a surprisingly dark and secretive God of fortune. It’s a while before we learn much about Ebisu, with most of his actions remaining unknown throughout the series, being very much the man of mystery. An incredibly calm and efficient man, his pursuit of his goals is both admirable and enviable, as he willingly goes as far as venturing into the underworld to accomplish them. Which doesn’t seem to bother him in the slightest by the way. With his long jacket, tailored suit, and pure white gloves, Ebisu looks like a mix between a businessman and a well-dressed butler, which seems appropriate given his personality. Although not generically cool, Ebisu has a confidence and composure about him that, coupled with his sleek appearance, makes him at the least a fascinating character.

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9. Daikoku

Daikoku Noragami

Shinki of Kofuku the Goddess of Poverty, and in many ways her carer, Daikoku is one of the manliest men in Noragami. Seemingly not afraid of anyone or anything, Daikoku has no trouble dishing out punishment to Gods like Yato and Kofuku when he thinks they’re screwing about, and tries his best to be the moral compass of the mishmash group. As his mistress tends to incur bad luck, he tries to focus on ways of avoid fighting altogether, so as to ensure she doesn’t accidentally destroy Japan. In his Shinki form Daikoku quite surprisingly turns into an elaborate fan, with one of his abilities being to create a portal to the underworld itself, not something many are capable of doing. Daikoku’s tough act and caring personality make him seem like a cool father character, and the Gods he’s looking after seem like little kids!

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8. Kuraha

kuraha Noragami

One of Bishamon’s most notable Shinki, Kuraha is considered second in command behind Kazuma, her primary Shinki, being both sensible and wise. One of the coolest looking Shinki in the series, in both his regular and Shinki forms, Kuraha’s standard appearance is that of a well-dressed pirate, with some intense facial hair going on, and an eyepatch to accompany his suit. As for his Shinki form, well, the dudes a lion. A Lion. I don’t think any more needs to be said than that. Kuraha is awesomely loyal and cares deeply about his comrades. And not just his fellow Shinki, but as long as he is doing right by his master, Kuraha appears to be a very caring person. It can be easy to forget about him with most of his time being spent as a lion, but Kuraha is one seriously awesome old man.

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7. Rabou

Rabou Noragami

One of the show’s main antagonists, like Yato, Rabou is a God of Calamity, known for leaving death and suffering in his wake. Unlike Yato however, Rabou didn’t develop a conscience and carries on as he always has as an evil God. To this end Rabou possesses some pretty sweet abilities, including being able to absorb Phantoms, and his Shinki allowing him to control water, creating liquid doubles of himself as well as wielding it as a weapon. Rabou’s character design screams anime antagonist, with his flowing silver hair, and the combination of his mad yellow eye and pointed mask giving him a crow like visage. Along with characters like Ebisu, Rabou is a good example of how much contrast there is between the designs in the show.

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6. Tenjin

Tenjin Noragami

Old man Tenji is the God of Learning, and among the wealthiest and popular of Gods (because who doesn’t pray for higher grades). Quite the silver fox, despite his grey and intellectual appearance, Tenjin has basically formed his own harem, with a preference for young female Shinkis, and a boatload of charm and money at his disposal. Seriously, they’re literally leaving other Gods to be with him: see Yato’s unfortunate Shinki experience early on. Not your regular kind of cool guy, Tenjin is more badass grandad material, full of stupid, pervy jokes and yet still maintaining a following of gorgeous young women. On top of that, Tenjin is a true bro, helping out when it’s really needed and even doing favors behind heaven’s back, you don’t get much smoother than that.

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5. Hiyori Iki

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Where to start with our main girl Hiyori Iki, she does not get the credit she deserves. The only half-human, half-phantom in the series, her funky tail helps connect her to the Far Shore, being one of the few humans that can see Gods and other supernatural beings. While she’s just an ordinary, pro-wrestling obsessed high school girl, when she leaves her regular body behind and becomes her half-Phantom self, she gains incredible strength and agility, capable of taking on weaker Phantoms by herself. Despite her frail, mortal body, Hiyori generally doesn’t seem too bothered about mixing with Gods, or fighting them. Her main priority is making sure that everyone is safe, excluding herself for the most part.

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4. Yukine

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Young and rebellious, Yukine is Yato’s current Skinki and a pretty powerful one at that, taking the form of the long, curved blade, Sekki. Yukine, meaning “sound of snow”, is an interesting name to give to someone so loud and with such a brash attitude, but it also says something about the cleanness and innocence of such a young and unknowing character. Plus it sounds pretty neat. One of the cool things about Yukine is watching him deal with teenage problems, in a world where he’s surrounded by pretty much only adults, and kind of old ones at that. Although he fares pretty badly at first, his strong desire to mature, better himself and stand amongst his peers is admirable for someone going through such a hard time, and make him one of the most relatable characters in the show.

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3. Kazuma

Kazuma Noragami

Bishamon’s lead Shinki, Kazuma is a powerful Blessed Regalia, acting as her navigator and advisor throughout the series. Looking surprisingly ordinary and clean cut, Kazuma is one of the few characters in the series to always wear glasses, making him stand out considerably amongst the cast. Kazuma is easily one of the most respectable and reasonable characters, even knowing when it is best to disobey his master for her own sake. It’s this attitude that makes him so awesome, as you can always trust good guy Kazuma. On top of that, Kazuma appears to be one of the most powerful Shinki, having no trouble creating Boundary’s or using Restraint, amongst his many other abilities. This also enables him to fulfill the cool sensei role for Yukine and Hiyori when there’s no one else around to educate them about all things Far Shore.

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2. Bishamon

Bishamon Noragami

Next up, the strong and sexy God of War and Fortune Bishamon. Bishamon plays something like Yato’s rival throughout the series, with them both at each other’s throats most of the time, and having some quite different ideas regarding how to go about business. Despite this, Bishamon is probably the God in Noragami most dedicated to protecting her Shinki, even though it often causes her great pain. She also does an incredible job of remaining one of the most powerful characters in the show, whilst still retaining her femininity, and acting as not just a master but almost as a mother to her family of Shinki. Her all black outfit really stands out, making her look like something of a cross between a warrior and a dominatrix, which added to the fact that she rides a lion is pretty intimidating. Her armory is also pretty impressive, with an ensemble of weapons including a whip, a gun, and a two handed sword, along with a full suit of battle armor just in case. With her straightforward attitude and bright purple, cat-like eyes, Bishamon is certainly one seriously cool gal.

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1. Yato

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And at number one the stray god himself, Yato is the series protagonist and the one causing most of the trouble. Being a God of Calamity, Yato has an innate bad ass vibe going on, with a history of battles, wars and assassination behind him. Despite his current homeless lifestyle, when things get serious it’s easy to see Yato’s previous self shine through, being incredibly calculated and tactical when it comes to fighting. Although coming across at first as a joker whose main priority is looking after number one, Yato’s attitude towards others is surprisingly admirable and he becomes increasingly dependable as the show progresses, caring more about his friends than himself. As far as his appearance goes, Yato’s brilliant blue eyes are one of the main distinguishing features of the show, with the color schemes of both Noragami and Noragami Aragoto’s openings centered on those jewel-like blues. Yato is cool in the same way a lot of anime protagonists are: because they come to be the good guy we’re all cheering for.

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Conclusion

Most of the characters of Noragami are good, respectable and cool in their own way, they’re often just misunderstood and prone to manipulation. And that complex storytelling is what makes the show so good, creating characters with human emotions and desires that are hard not to relate to. Though that of course can make ranking them pretty tricky, and with such a varied cast, everyone is bound to have their own preferences. So who would you rank as the coolest, most awesome characters from Noragami? Let us know in the comments below!

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What is Moe? [Meaning, Definition]

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Intro

Honey's Anime always enjoy bringing you the sweet goodness when it comes to definitions, and we would love to discuss the meaning of moe. Many of you are probably familiar with this term, but for those who are just jumping into the world of anime this one is for you. Akihabara, the hub for all things otaku, features a lot of the moe culture. You'll find an array of figurines, posters, and more displaying young cartoonish girls. More so, you may even come across a handful of women dressed up as maids to accommodate you into their cafe. So you're still wondering, what is moe? The term moe stems from the Japanese word moeru which can mean “to burn/get fired up” or “to burst/bud”. This all depends on the way it is written in kanji, but in otaku terms it refers to one's strong emotional attachment for a certain character, preferably a younger female. Cute girls represent purity and innocence, which is very alluring to many people and so moe becomes the term used to emphasize that. It is by no means spreading any negative connotation, but rather embracing our youth and happy-go-lucky state of mind. Furthermore, moe isn't something romantic (unless you want it to be) but rather, a strong overwhelming feeling of wanting to just hug and cradle these characters. To borrow the moeru term fired up, many otaku get excited over seeing young fictional girls having a good time. So we're going get you all bursting with excitement as we will now provide some great examples of moe themed anime.

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Embracing our youth

As aforementioned, moe is a term used to emphasize one's love for the younger fictional female characters. Moe is a symbol of youth and adventure, and so many anime feature these types of girls who personify the word. Both male and female embrace the moe culture because of the freedom and prosperity it provides. We all wish to feel young again, where there are no rules attached to our behaviors, and we can enjoy the random conversations that come with being young. The feeling becomes nostalgic, as you watch a group of youthful cute girls enjoying the slice of life, and it reminds you of how beautiful life was when nothing mattered. While some may not agree to the overwhelming passion that others have for moe culture, it's a story that we all can read in our imaginations, sift through the pages, and accept that we too at one point were also searching for truth and had a thirst for adventure. Himouto! Umaru-chan is a wonderful example of moe so let us hop right in.


Himouto! Umaru-chan

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[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" July 9, 2015 – September 24, 2015 "]

Himouto! Umaru-chan is a story about Umaru, who is just your ordinary high school girl. She is well mannered, achieves good grades, and is adored by many male and female classmates. However, what many of her mates don't know is her superman-like persona. Behind closed doors she transforms into a lazy, chibi sized, and overly messy otaku causing all kinds of havoc. This slice of life comedy follows Umaru and her unfortunate brother Taihei, as the two live together under one roof, creating all sorts of mischief. Umaru becomes a carefree individual who spends her time watching anime, drinking cola, and causing Taihei much pain as he has to clean up after her. It's a very funny example of embracing our youth and not caring for authority, as we see between Umaru and Taihei. As she waddles about lazily around her apartment looking for something to catch her attention, Taihei is always there trying to tame her, but to no avail. Umaru's close friends are no different than her, as they all share the quirkiness of a youthful mind, spreading laughter around themselves. Moe is very much a selling point of the show, as we see a young adorable girl who really loves nothing more than living her life the way she chooses, and lets no one tell her what she can or can't do. If you truly love moe then Himouto! Umaru-chan is a highly recommended anime to watch.

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Himouto! Umaru-chan Trailer

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Clannad

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[Information episodes=" 23 " aired=" October 5, 2007 -March 28, 2008 "]

When Tomoya, a bright young teenager, walked to school he passes a young girl mumbling words to herself. Something she says catches his attention, and so he approaches her with curiosity. He discovers that her name is Nagisa, and that she is suffering from an illness. Over time the two become friends through constant communication and Tomoya is then told that, due to her illness she's set out to achieve her goal to revive the school drama club. What gets more interesting over time is that four other young cute girls come together, along with Tomoya and Nagisa to help overcome their own respective obstacles. We chose Clannad as part of our moe anime because, immediately you become emotionally attached to at least one of the five girls and you relate to them. One great example is Fuuko Ibuki, who is somewhat of a loner but enjoys spending her time carving really cute looking starfish to make others happy. Her character design is that of a young girl with dreams of becoming something, embracing her youth and just being ditzy. When you see her, your heart will flutter and burst with emotion because of how adorable she is and you just want to hug her to say everything will be alright. This is what moe refers to, as the characters make you feel a sense of awe and create an everlasting feeling of warmth.

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Clannad Trailer

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Cute and Innocent

Moe is more than just about clinging to our youth, but also it is about admiring the innocent and cute nature of the characters we so love. When we are in the presence of these characters, our hearts lose all control and fall into a state of quasi love. It is a remarkable feeling, since we don't even realize that we have become hypnotized by the innocent, shy, and quirkiness of our beloved. This is why moe has become such a popular genre for many, because a large number of us dream of being embraced and feel that “doki doki” overpowering our will. In our next example of moe anime, we will take a look at Lucky Star. This anime truly defines moe just as much as our other examples, but you'll immediately fall in love with Tsukasa and her sister once you see how they behave. Without further adieu, let us get right into it.


Lucky Star

lucky star dvd
[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" April 8, 2007 – September 17, 2007 "]

The name itself sounds so fun loving and childlike, similar to that of main characters Tsuaka and her sister Kagami. While most of the spotlight is focused on Izumi, we have decided to choose Tsukasa for good reason. When you first get a glimpse of Tsukasa, your heart starts to melt at her extremely child like appearance. Her happy-go-lucky attitude shines all throughout, and her passion for cooking gives her a strong sense of maturity despite her looks. Tsukasa isn't perfect by any means, as she is quite clumsy and airheaded at times. It is for that reason we quickly fall for her, because we just want to hold her in our arms to tell her that mistakes are okay, and we love her for who she is. When she falls asleep (which is very often) her adorable face stands out, and at that moment your heart swells with jubilance. Kagami on the other hand is more mature than Tsukasa, and is the one who protects her. While her cold exterior may throw some viewers off, she is just as moe as Tsukasa because of her tsundere mindset. The large beaming eyes, paired with their rosy red cheeks just make you want to scream and reach out to worship them. We highly suggest tuning in to Lucky Star, as it will surely fill you up with joy.

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Lucky Star Trailer

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea54l8MWoqg&w=560&h=315]

Conclusion

Moe popularity will most likely continue to grow and evolve over time, so we suggest you check these fantastic anime out for a nice glimpse. Since the mid 80's, moe culture has touched many and will be forever eched in the stones of anime lifestyle. Whether you see the cute girls wandering the busy streets of Akihabara in the mid afternoon, or while tuning in to your favorite series, you'll always find a hint of moe lying around. If you feel like there are more moe anime out there that didn't make the list, be sure to show your love and leave them in the comments section down below! As always, for your sweet anime fill, keep it locked here at Honey's Anime.

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[Throwback Thursday] Top 10 Strongest YuYu Hakusho Characters

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If you were to consider the most popular fighting anime, or shounen, you might think of the classic example of Dragonball Z or the recent mainstream examples of One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach. However, there are other shounen anime that deserve to be in their company, and YuYu Hakusho is certainly one of them. With a storyline that grows to revolve around a main cast of fighters that continue to get stronger as they face tougher and tougher opponents, we see some incredible displays of power and some of the best fights that the shounen genre has to offer. Like Dragonball Z, YuYu Hakusho has a character tier ranking system built into the story that helps explain exactly how strong everybody is. Unlike Dragonball Z, however, the system remains intact as the story ends. There are 6 classes: E, D, C, B, A, and S. In each class, there is also a + or – to indicate if you’re the weakest or the strongest of that class. With an exponential increase in power in the top tier classes, there are around a dozen characters that have achieved an S+ ranking and even more characters that are just on the border of being S+. As a result, here are the top 10 strongest characters in YuYu Hakusho.

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10. Shinobu Sensui

Shinobu Sensui Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho

Technically the strongest human in the series, Sensui was a prodigious Spirit Detective that had a clear sense of what was considered to be right and wrong until he witnessed the Black Black Club torturing demons just for their own entertainment. This event not only caused Sensui to do a complete 180 and be ashamed of his own species, it also resulted in the development of his dissociative identity disorder, creating 6 other personalities in order to cope with what he had witnessed. With his complete mastery of martial arts in the form of Resshūken, his Sacred Energy, his Offensive and Defensive armors, and his various other techniques, Sensui clearly shows that his power is right in the mix of the S-class demons, especially during his fight with Yusuke. One thing to remember is that all if these demonstrations of power Sensui performed were done while Sensui was ill to the point where he was dying; had he not been ill, it is possible that Sensui at his absolute peak could reach the S+ ranking. At the very least, Sensui is certainly one of the strongest villains Yusuke ever encounters, and in the end is only defeated by Yusuke because of Raizen’s help, proving to be an incredibly formidable foe.

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9. Yoko Kurama

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As one of Yusuke’s closest allies in his many battles, Kurama is a powerful opponent not only for being able to transform into his original demon form, but also because of his incredibly clever tactics as a fighter. Kurama grows quite a lot from the thief with a heart of gold we first saw. Many of his fights involve him keeping a calm manner as he observes his opponents’ fighting styles and personalities for weaknesses and capitalizes on those weaknesses. In the Makai Tournament (the tournament that ends the show), Kurama’s last major fight is in the 3rd round against Shigure, where he transforms into his S+ ranked Yoko form. Even though he doesn’t sustain this and is weaker in his regular form against Shigure, it is because of his clever ingenuity that Kurama is able to win the fight, showing why he deserves to be mentioned along the best of the best.

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8. Kokou

Kokou Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho

The wife of Enki, Kokou gives off an interesting impression by constantly drinking, consistently having a foul mood, and even insulting Raizen’s lover (mainly because she herself loved Raizen). However, she demonstrates her true strength through her participation in the Makai Tournament, with her most notable achievement being the one who defeats Yomi, one of the 3 Kings and the main antagonist in the last story arc. The fact that she was strong enough to defeat Yomi as well as Yomi’s indication of Kokou (and her friends) being close to him in terms of physical strength both indicate how Kokou can go the distance with the most elite demons. It makes you wonder just how further in the tournament Kokou could’ve progressed had she been in proper fighting shape.

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7. Kujō

Kujou Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho

The twin brother of Natsume, Kujo was one of Raizen’s former sparring partners back when Raizen was in his prime. Kujo, along with Raizen’s other powerful friends, is introduced to Yusuke when they come to pay their respects to Yusuke’s ancestral father, Raizen. Although he comes across as somewhat cocky, Kujo certainly proves that he can back up his talk. Kujo first begins his performance in the Makai Tournament with the defeat of the newly powered up Touya despite being both out of shape and even weakened significantly by Touya. Even with these handicaps, Kujo would go on to not only be the one who eliminates Kurama, but also defeat Kokou, a fellow S+ demon. Even though he eventually loses to another of Raizen’s friends (Saizou), Kujo shows that he’s right in the mix amongst the most powerful S+ demons.

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6. Hiei

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The first legitimate villain Yusuke faces in the series, Hiei eventually works together alongside Yusuke (even if it’s for his own motivations at first). Hiei also grows a lot throughout the series, as he struggles to balance his friendships with his desire to gain more power, not to mention do whatever it takes to protect his twin sister Yukina. However, it is Hiei’s fighting style and techniques that mark him as arguably Yusuke’s strongest ally. With the insane speed that he possesses, the multiple fire and swordsmanship techniques he wields, the techniques that come with the Jagan Eye, and the fact that he’s the only demon to master the Dragon of the Darkness Flame, Hiei proves time after time again that it is very hard to defeat him. This is best evidenced by his quick dispatch of Seiryu, his undefeated record in the Dark Tournament, and his fight against Mukuro, where despite being outclassed by her, Hiei is able to destroy once and for all, Mukuro’s shackles, severely handicapping Mukuro’s true power level and ultimately preventing her from winning the Makai Tournament. That honor would instead go to…

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5. Enki

Enki Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho

Enki is considered to be the leader of Raizen’s group of friends that return to honor Raizen. A gentle soul, Enki’s strength is perfectly demonstrated by the fact that he was able to win the Makai Tournament, thus becoming the new king of Demon World. Although it might not appear that Enki really strained himself in his matches, it’s evident that Enki certainly didn’t coast to this title, as he was able to beat many of Raizen’s friends along the path to the title. In addition, Enki’s most notable feat of the tournament was being strong enough to be the one to defeat Mukuro, another of the 3 Kings. Out of all of Raizen’s friends, Enki is certainly the best in terms of being able to be on par with the 3 Kings.

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4. Yusuke Urameshi

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Yusuke’s growth throughout the series is incredible when you think about it; going from being a regular kid to being one of the most powerful “demons” ever is a remarkable transformation. Yusuke certainly learns a variety of Sprit techniques that he uses to defeat his many opponents, and those techniques combined with his unique fighting style make him very formidable. However, despite Yusuke’s training over the course of the story, he dies for the 2nd time in the series at the hands of Sensui. It is only when Raizen revives him in a newly awakened demon form that Yusuke attains the rank of S class. Both Raizen’s possession of Yusuke in order to defeat Sensui and Yusuke’s performance against Yomi in the Makai Tournament demonstrate that Yusuke is certainly stronger than most of the S+ demons. One can only imagine just how much power Yusuke will obtain once he is an adult, as the series ends with him having the potential to become the most powerful character in the series.

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3. Yomi

Yomi Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho

One of the 3 Kings, Yomi’s power is recognized and feared by many in Demon World, as he rules his own country and has several S demons that work under him. Even his old friend Kurama returns to him to be his right hand man. Although many of his feats are talked about, the best demonstrations of Yomi’s power are through his fights with Shura and Yusuke, as he shows how effortlessly he can beat an S ranked demon and narrowly defeats Yusuke in a match full of their best techniques. As a result of this match, Yomi ends up losing his next match to Kokou. Nevertheless, Yomi’s combination of powerful techniques, intelligence, and the way he can sense the world around him make him one of the most powerful S+ demons.

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2. Mukuro

Mukuro Yu Yu Hakusho

Arguably the most powerful character in the series, Mukuro is another member that makes up the 3 Kings. Mukuro’s backstory is one filled with tragedy and sadness; however, it leads to Mukuro obtaining power few have ever known, causing other demons to rightfully fear her. Mukuro’s power is directly related to her state of mind; as a result, the angrier she is, the more powerful she can become. However, Hiei was able to severely limit Mukuro’s power during the Makai Tournament when he destroyed the shackle on her left wrist, a powerful connection to her past that allowed her to channel her anger into power. Even despite this limitation, Mukuro was still able to progress very far in the tournament, defeating S+ demons such as Natsume and eventually losing to the overall winner, Enki. It is very much certain that at her most powerful, there is only one character that would have any chance of defeating her. And that character would be…

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1. Raizen

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Even though Raizen passes away during the series, the amount of reverence both his friends and his enemies have for him goes a long way in terms of how powerful Raizen is, as many state that he is the most powerful fighter. We get a sense of his power when he possesses Yusuke during his fight with Sensui to the point where he revives him from the dead, turns him into an S class demon, and channels his power through Yusuke in order to defeat Sensui once and for all. We first witness Raizen’s own demonstration of his power when his casual techniques are enough to effectively keep Yusuke at bay, far outclassing him. We also come to learn that in his prime, Raizen was so powerful that not even the combined effort of Mukuro, Yomi, and Raizen’s friends could stop him. It was only by his refusal to eat humans that his power weakens enough to the point where a stalemate was established between him, Mukuro, and Yomi. Throw in some flashbacks to Raizen in his prime effectively dominating his friends, and you have multiple examples of no one ever coming close to providing any kind of challenge for Raizen. In short, Raizen is without a doubt that most powerful character in YuYu Hakusho.

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Here are the top 10 strongest characters in YuYu Hakusho. What are your guys’ thoughts? Should some more of Raizen’s friends been included, such as Saizou? Should Koenma have been included based on his Ma Fū Kan? Let us know in the comments!

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Ecchi Anime Wagamama High Spec Key Visual Released!

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Wagamama High Spec Anime Spring 2016
Wagamama High Spec Anime Spring 2016

What You Need to Know:

  • It's been a while since there's been any news from upcoming spring ecchi anime, Wagamama High Spec.
  • The series is based on a harem PC game which is set to go on sale on April 28, and follows high schooler Kouki Narumi as he's forced to join the student council in order to conceal his double life as an erotic mangaka.
  • Now, the official website has been renewed, and the first key visual has been revealed - check it out below!
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Source: Official Website


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Original Anime Zonmi-chan Announced!

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zonmi chan

What You Need to Know:

  • It has been announced that NEFT FILM will be releasing an original short anime series titled Zonmi-chan.
  • The series follows Zonmi-chan, a girl who's a little bit clumsy, but adorable. Sometimes, she'll try to gnaw on the boy she likes with everything she's got. That's... Zonmi-chan. A girl who's actually a zombie.
  • This 'heartful splatter comedy about a zombie in love' will be based on a Halloween special that was released last year - watch it below!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgYbkWhiYws&w=560&h=315]

Source: Official Website


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Haikyuu!! Anime 3rd Season Confirmed!

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What You Need to Know:

  • It has been revealed on the cover of this week's Weekly Shounen Jump that super-popular volleyball anime adaptation Haikyuu!! will be getting a third season!
  • This is of course very exciting news for fans - check out the Japanese netizens' reactions below!
  • We haven't been given a season or any other details yet, but we'll be back as soon as more updates are revealed!
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Source: My Game News Flash

Reactions Around the Web

For a minute I thought this was an announcement for a movie or OVA, I'm so happy!!
YESSSS I KNEW IT!!
I read the manga every week and love it, but I think the anime is even better!
I'm so glad! This means my favourite part will be animated!
Shiratorizawa!! We'll get to see Shiratorizawaaaa??!!?!

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Top 10 Games Ranking [Weekly Chart 03/17/16]

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What You Need to Know:

  • It's Thursday so you know what that means! We have another game sales ranking in Japan as reported by Famitsu! Check out last week's ranking here!
  • Usually week to week there are some changes as new games come out weekly but this week is a total upset. It's as if someone cleaned the game charts' clock!
  • This week we can see that Zelda tried to go for something shiny.... but well... also it seems as if fans really do love re-releases as pokemon is still holding on! What are you waiting for?? Let's get to it!

Top 10 - Top 6


10. Gundam Breaker 3 (PS4) 11,843 copies

9. Pokemon Virtual Console Release (3DS) - 14,603 copies

8. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (3DS) - 14,713 copies

7. Summon Night 6: Lost Borders (PS4) - 14,773 copies new!

6. La Corta d'Oro (PS VITA) - 17,521 copies new!


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5. Gundam Breaker 3 (PS VITA)

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4.Medabots Girls Mission (3DS) new!

[imgOverlaySmall img='Medabots Girls Mission (3DS)' text="19,318 copies" text_position=""]

3.Summon Night 6: Lost BOrders (PS VITA) new!

[imgOverlaySmall img='Summon Night 6- Lost Borders PS VITA' text="37,067 copies" text_position=""]

2.The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (WiiU) new!

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1.The Division (PS4) new!

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Source: Famitsu


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KonoSuba 2nd Season Announced!

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What You Need to Know:

  • It has been announced on the official Twitter for currently airing anime Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! that the series will be getting a second season!
  • Japanese fans are already celebrating, and the illustrator for the light novel and original character designer Kurone Mishima has drawn a celebratory illustration which you can see below!
  • The season and other details are yet to be set, but we'll be back with more details as soon as they're announced, so sit tight!

Source: Official Twitter

Reactions Around the Web

Yayy! More Megumin for me!
Thank you! Thank you!
This is seriously the best anime this season, it's so great!
There's so much great stuff in the original work, I can't wait to see it animated!
After reading this my head is full of happy thoughts.

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Famous Sci-Fi Light Novel Returns after 10 Years!

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What You Need to Know:

  • It has been announced that a brand new light novel from the popular Mardock series will be going on sale on March 24, for the first time in over ten years!
  • Written by Tow Ubukata, the series was first serialised back in 2003, with English translations being published in 2011. It also had a manga adaptation, and anime OVA series and an anime movie series.
  • The new novel will be titled Mardock Anonymous, and is set two years after the events in Mardock Scramble. The cover design is also by the same illustrator as the first novels, Katsuya Terada. Check it out below!
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Source: Anime Anime


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Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! Second Season - Anime Season TBA

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Synopsis

[ua_synopsis text="(This is the Second Season) Hikikomori Kazuma Saitou loves video games more than life and one day his sad, short life ends in a traffic accident… Or at least it was supposed to. When he opens his eyes after the accident a goddess appears and introduces herself as Aqua. Then she says, 'I have something really interesting to offer to you. Would you be interested in going to another world in another dimension? You can bring one thing you like with you.' 'You’ll do,' he fires back almost immediately. Now located in that other dimension, he is in a world just like an RPG! Now he gets to live just like his favorite characters and a hero awakens! He is overjoyed at what he is able to do, or at least he was supposed to! He wakes up in this new world and is already presented with problems. Food, water, shelter, and clothing all require him to work. This is not what he asked for! Not only that, but he is now followed by three other characters. Aqua is a trouble making, no-good goddess. Megumin is a moody, second-year syndrome magic user. Darkness is a female knight full of non-stop delusions. While fully capable, they are the only three people in their sad party. Kazuma's troubles are far from over! Not to mention too, one the same day that this all goes down, they have caught the attention of the Demon King's Army!? Where will tomorrow take these travelers and Kazuma in this alternate dimension's world!?"]

Characters & Voice Actors List

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[ua_character name="Aqua" voice="Sora Amamiya" desc="Aqua is the goddess who brought Kazuma to this alternate world. She also carelessly forces him to participate with her. He also has to subjugate the Demon King before she will let him go home. She is classified as a high level priest." img='aqua-kono-subarashii-sekai-ni-shukufuku-wo']
[ua_character name="Megumin" voice="Rie Takahashi" desc="Megumin is a genius red mage with a very high level of power. She looks like a small girl on the outside which contrasts with her high intelligence and ability. She can cast the highest levels of explosion magic. She is classified as a high level dark wizard." img='megumin-kono-subarashii-sekai-ni-shukufuku-wo']
[ua_character name="Darkness" voice="Ai Kayano" desc="Wrapped up in a full suit of Armor, Darkness is a female knight with a strong sense of Justice. If it’s a matter of saving her friends of her town, she will bravely volunteer herself for the job. She is very skilled at distracting others to get the job done. She is classified as a high level crusader. She has horrible accuracy in hitting foes when attacking." img='dakunes-kono-subarashii-sekai-ni-shukufuku-wo']
[ua_character name="Runa" voice="Sayuri Hara" desc="Runa is the guild’s receptionist. She plays the role of a helpful older sister to those who come to visit the town of Accel by showing them the way." img='runa-kono-subarashii-sekai-ni-shukufuku-wo']
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Promotional Videos / PV

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Cat Princess Anime CoCO & NiCO Announced for April

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coco and & nico

What You Need to Know:

  • A new anime has been announced for April - a 39-episode series of shorts called CoCO & NiCO!
  • The story follows cat sisters CoCO and NiCO, and the effort they put in to their daily lessons to become princesses. They are tomboys who like to play pranks, and are watched over by their kind instructor, Oppenheimer.
  • This series is gathering attention in Japan for its character designer, Akemi Takada aka the illustrator behind Creamy Mami. It has also been revealed that Oppenheimer will be voiced by popular seiyuu Ayana Taketatsu (Hotaru Shidare from Dagashi Kashi.)
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Source: Anime Anime


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Apparently the episodes will only be 60 seconds long? Thank god..." image="bee-sleep"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="I'm confused as to where this anime came from, but it looks cute! And it's got some big names behind it!" image="honey-happy1"]
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Top 10 Anime EDs for Winter 2016 Week 10 [Japan Poll]

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Hotaru Shidare Dagashi Kashi Wallpaper
Hotaru Shidare Dagashi Kashi Wallpaper

What You Need to Know:

  • Just the other day, we brought you the latest updated poll on the winter anime OPs - now, we're bringing you the ED version!
  • Now we're coming to the end of the current season, more people have an opinion, and there have certainly been some changes since the first poll on this topic!
  • Akiba Souken also received almost eighty times more votes this time around, with 8739 people voting between February 23 and March 15.
  • So which ending themes are winning this time around? Do you agree with the Japanese fans? Read on and find out!

Top 10 - Top 6


10. Be My Steady (Prince of Stride)/ 265 votes

9. Six Same Faces by Totoko and the Matsuno Brothers (Osomatsu-san) / 311 votes

8. Junshin Always by Azusa Tadokoro (Musaigen no Phantom World) / 316 votes

7. Zero to Kei by Kaori Oda (Norn9) / 375 votes

6. Harvest by (K)NoW_NAME (Hai to Gensou no Grimgar) / 421 votes


Top 5 - Top 1


5. Hatsunetsu by tacica (Haikyuu!! 2nd Season)

[imgOverlaySmall img='Haikyuu dvd' text="450 votes" text_position=""]

4. Hey! Calorie Queen by Ayana Taketasu (Dagashi Kashi)

[imgOverlaySmall img='dagashi kashi top image' text="494 votes" text_position=""]

3. Sore wa Chiisana Hikari no you na by Sayuri (Boku Dake ga Inai Machi / Erased)

[imgOverlaySmall img='boku dake ga inai machi' text="739 votes" text_position=""]

2. Chiisana Boukensha by Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness (Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!)

[imgOverlaySmall img='kono subarashii sekai ni shukufuku wo' text="1040 votes" text_position=""]

1. ANGER/ANGER by MYTH&ROID (Bubuki Buranki)

[imgOverlaySmall img='bubuki buranki' text="1399 votes" text_position=""]

Source: Akiba-Souken


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CoCO & NiCO - Anime Season TBA

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coco and & nico
[ua_basic_info name="CoCO & NiCO" episodes="39" genre="Shoujo, Comedy" airing="April 8 2016" studios="Kachidoki Studio" img='coco and nico']

Synopsis

[ua_synopsis text="Cat sisters CoCO and NiCO are in training to become elegant princesses. Then there’s Oppenheimer, who is strict but looks after the sisters well. The tomboy sisters work hard every day in their lessons, but Oppenheimer is rather busy with CoCO and NiCO, who love to play pranks!"]

Characters & Voice Actors List

[ua_character name="Oppenheimer" voice="Ayana Taketatsu" desc="" img='dummy-image-coming-soon']
[ua_character name="CoCO" voice="Natsumi Sugita" desc="" img='dummy-image-coming-soon']
[ua_character name="NiCO" voice="Kaoru Katai" desc="" img='dummy-image-coming-soon']

Promotional Videos / PV

TBA
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(Credit Honey's Anime when you use our description.)

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Battery the Animation Announced for Summer 2016!

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Battery the animation
Battery the animation

What You Need to Know:

  • Today is the famous Noitamina broacast and we will be bringing you breaking anime news as they are announced for this year and next!
  • First up is for summer 2016! Battery, as it is called, is a baseball anime that features genius pitcher Takumi Harada(V.A. Kouki Uchiyama). Takumi is unparallelled in his knowledge and skill of baseball. However he moves during his middle school years to a small town called Shinda City in the mountains. There he meets Gou Nagakura (V.A. Tasuku Hatanaka) who tries his hardest as a catcher to catch all of Takumi's pitches. After joining the club, there is friction with the other members and after being toyed with by the teachers, they decide to make their own group. A sports team or "battery" that has a pitcher and a catcher.
  • Made orginally by Asano Atsuko and illustrated by Takako Shimura, this work will feature, Tomomi Mochizuki as the director and in charge of the scripts, Hideoki Kusama in charge of character design, And Akira Senjuu in charge of music, and ZERO-G will be the studio! Look forward to more information as we bring it to you!

Source: Official Website


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Oooo This looks like it might be interesting!" image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Yay! I hope it gets popular like Diamond no Ace!!!" image="honey-happy1"]
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