Shaft announces Nisekoi-Monogatari crossover movie, Nisekoimonogatari

To celebrate Shaft’s 40th anniversary, two of their most popular anime series are teaming up for a massive cross-over movie nobody has ever expected – Nisekoimonogatari!

A new visual and a new PV have even been revealed by Nisekoi’s official website!

Akiyuki Shinbo, who directed both series, will be at the helm of this project, which will also feature the song, Clear Sky by ClariS. The visuals feature a costume exchange between Chitoge and Hitagi, as well as Onodera and Tsubasa. A few screenshots from the new Nisekoimonogatari movie have also been released which show the heroines mingling with each other

Oh, and APRIL FOOLS!

This one is quite an elaborate prank by Shaft as they really made a PV, a key visual and even some fake screenshots. I wonder if there is someone out there who has actually taken this seriously?

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"Is the Order a Rabbit" gets a magical girl spin-off, "Is the Order a Magical Girl?"

In the tradition of magical girl spin-offs like Prisma Illya and Magical Girl lyrical Nanoha, as well as in anticipation for TODAY, the official website for Is the order a Rabbit? has changed to feature its very own Mahou Shoujo spin-off, which is titled Is the Order a Magical Girl?

In this new anime, Chino Kafuu gets turned into a magical girl in order to defend the Rabbit House Cafe, but also to protect her family and friends from evil. You can even listen to Chino’s very own cheesy magical girl line through this link

More announcements about this spin-off will never be made because today is April Fool’s Day! April Fools everyone!

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Noragami gets its second season green-lit

A leaked magazine scan from the upcoming May 2015 issue of Monthly Shounen Magazine has announced that the hit supernatural anime, Noragami, will be getting itself a second season.

Based on the manga series by Adachitoka, this new season will reunite the staff and cast from the first one.

Staff:

Director: Kotaro Tamura

Series Composition: Deko Akao

Character Design: Toshihiro Kawamoto

Animation Production: BONES

Cast:

Hiroshi Kamiya as Yato

Maaya Uchida as Hiyori Iki

Yuuki Kaji as Yukine

Miyuki Sawashiro as Bishamon

Jun Fukuyama as Kazuma

Aki Toyosaki as Kofuku

Daisuke Ono as Daikoku

Toru Ohkawa as Tenjin

Asami Imai as Mayu

Rie Kugimiya as Nora

The first season was aired in Japan last year and quickly became one of 2014’s most popular anime as it gained a very solid female fan base. more announcements on this second season will be made in days to come.

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Noragami gets its second season green-lit

Fans choose the cutest "Chubby Girl" in anime

In real life, chubby girls are often considered cute, and it’s also the same in anime as Japanese ranking website, Goo!, has asked fans on which anime chubby girl is the one who they think is the cutest.

500 respondents were polled, and they are made up of 250 men and 250 women. Do note that the “chubby” part is according to another’s point of view, so if you think that character would count as skinny, another might count her as chubby. Here the the characters who they think is the cutest chubby girl in anime.

39) Moeka Kiryuu (Steins; Gate)

38, 37, 36 tie) Momoka Minami (Love Lab), Rion Nanami (Valvrave the Liberator), and Chika Marutamachi (Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha)

35, 34, 33 tie) Yoko Littner (Gurren Lagann), Makochi (Puchimas! Petit iDOLM@STER), and Aoi Minamo (Real Drive)

32) Ichika Takatsuki (Waiting in the Summer)

31, 30, 29, 28 tie) Kobeni Yonomori (Engaged to the Unidentified), Satsuki Yotsuba (Negima), Naho Ebihara (The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls), and Yukino Ito (Real Drive)

27, 26 tie) Serara (Log Horizon) and Marui Mitsuba (Mitsudomoe)

25, 24 tie) Himawari Furuya (Yuru Yuri) and Mayumi Nishikino (Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou)

23, 22) Kotori Takatori (Brunhildr in the Darkness) and Fumi Kujou (Jinsei)

21) Miyuki Takara (Lucky Star)

20) Saaya (Suisei no Gargantia)

19, 18 tie) Minori Nakazawa (No-Rin!) and Kanako Mimura (The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls)

17, 16 tie) Shinka Nibutani (Chuunibyou) and Takao (Kantai Collection)

15, 14 tie) Lucy Heartfilia (Fairy Tail) and Yuno (Hidamari Sketch)

13, 12 tie) Hiro (Hidamari Sketch) and Kumin Tsuyuri (Chuunibyou)

11) Maou (Mouyu – Maou Yuusha)

10/9 tie) Suguha Kirigaya/ Leafa (Sword Art Online)

10/9 tie) Sena Kashiwazaki (Haganai)

8) Atago (Kantai Collection)

7/6 tie) Rihoko Sakurai (Amagi SS)

7/6 tie) Natsumi “L” Asaoka (The Kabocha Wine )

5/4 tie) Mio Akiyama (K-On!)

5/4) Nozomi Toujou (Love Live!)

3) Ui Hirasawa (K-On!)

2) Tsumugi Kotobuki (K-On!)

1) Mami Tomoe (Madoka Magica)

There you have it folks, people find Mami Tomoe the cutest chubby girl in anime, and it ain’t no surprise as she is often featured in some artworks as chubby. Even her own character design and lifestyle suggest that she ain’t exactly on the slim side either.

K-On!, with characters going berserk if ever called chubby, manages to get three characters in the Top 5. Well, personal berserk buttons aside, many find all three to be slim, however, story-wise, it does suggest that Mio and Mugi are struggling to keep their flab in check, but that does not make them any less cute though.

An expected entry into the Top 5 however is Nozomi, who is now Love Live!’s very own resident chubby girl, and unlike the others in the list, she does not seem to mind at all… well, sometimes.

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Source: Goo

Fans choose the cutest "Chubby Girl" in anime

7 new anime we are most excited to watch in Spring 2015

With April just around the corner, we have previously taken a look at the 7 spin-off and returning anime we are most excited about watching this new Spring 2015 season, and now, we continue our Spring 2015 preview with the new anime which will also be making their premieres this April.

Spring is definitely one of the most packed seasons this year and the new anime in its roster is also something we are very much excited about. Take note that our picks will only involve NEW anime which will be premiering with their first (or only) seasons this April, so returning anime like Gintama and spin-offs like The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan are not included. After a week of deliberations, here are our seven picks:

Blood Blockade Battlefront

Sporting the blood-stained pedigree from Trigun manga creator Yasuhiro Nightow, Blood Blockade Battlefront is coming into April with a lot of hype and a lot of potential. Expect plenty of action from this supernatural action series

My Love Story/ Ore Monogatari

Since spring is often regarded as the season of love, our Spring 2015 recommendations for new anime cannot be complete without an anime from the romance genre, right? Ore Monogatari features an unexpected love story between a hulking gentle giant and a cute girl who loves to bake, and this kind of love story is just perfect for the season

To be continued in Page 2

Ninja Slayer from Animation

From the very animation studio which gave us Kill la Kill comes Ninja Slayer, a tale of revenge in a cyberpunk world of Neo Saitama. Trigger has been building up a whole lot of hype for this anime since 2013, and that’s not the main reason why we are excited for this one. Ninja Slayer will be featuring a whole lot of insane battles and awesome ninja action as Ninja Slayer goes through a gauntlet of evil ninjas, and we are the same kind of over-the-top action and characterizations we have previously seen in Kill la Kill.

Gunslinger Stratos

Based on the popular Square Enix video game series, Gun Slinger Stratos will not be for the weak of heart. The show has plenty of potential, however, with Gen Urobuchi writing its scenario, I wouldn’t get too attached to any of the characters. Still, the anime promises a lot of action and a good story, so it may be worth watching

Denpa Kyoushi: He is a Ultimate Teacher

One of the anime I am personally most excited for as I am a fan of the manga, Denpa Kyoushi may not come with a lot of hype as compared to some of our picks, but it does have a lot of potential. If you are a fan of characters who use their brains to win, then this one is definitely for you

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Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches

After years of waiting, fans of the manga, as well as the live-action drama series, will finally see this series animated. Full of twists, turns, body exchanges, and a whole lot of kissing, Yamada-kun will definitely be a good watch for those who want to unwind and relax.

Food Wars: Shokugeki no Souma

Prepare to get hungry while watching this one as Food Wars: Shokugeki no Souma will be featuring food, lots and lots and lots of food! Undoubtedly one of the most hyped anime this season, this series will be a feast for the eyes and will also be featuring some very exciting kitchen battles you would expect from cooking shows like Iron Chef.

So what do you think of our picks for new anime for Spring 2015?

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Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova DC to be shown in Singapore this April

Ship girl fans in Singapore rejoice because Arpeggio of Bluee Steel Ars Nova DC is hitting the country’s theaters this April 9, 2015, and there are also some prizes in store!

The movie will be available in Japanese dub with both English and Chinese subtitles. It is actually a recap movie based in the Arpeggio of Blue Steel Ars Nova anime, however, it will also feature about 35 minutes worth of new footage.

Several premium items will also be given out for every ticket purchased, however, these are only available while supplies last. Ticket reservations can be made via Golden Village’s official website. Here are the premium items, mini shiki board illustrations

The movie will also be having a sequel, Arpeggio of Blue Steel Ars Nova DC: Cadenza, which unlike the first movie, will be featuring a completely new and original story.

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Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova DC to be shown in Singapore this April

[Videos] Tekken 7"s newest fighter is from the Philippines

During a special Tekken 7 live-streaming event at the Bandai Namco headquarters in Japan yesterday, Tekken project lead Katsuhiro Harada has announced the three characters who will be added to Tekken 7’s roster, and they are Jin, Devil Jin, and a character from the Philippines named Josie Rizal.

Josie Rizal, whose name is inspired by the Philippine’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, is a kick-boxer, and judging from her moves, she has a bit of Muay Thai in her. However, according to Harada, she uses both Kick Boxing and the traditional Filipino martial art of Eskrima, which itself is a combination of Spanish and ancient Filipino fighting techniques.

Josie is designed by Mari Shimazaki, who is also the character designer for Bayonetta as well as the character designer for Kazumi Mishima. Harada also sought the help of part-Filipino Mark “Markman” Julio from Mad Catz, who offered advice as to how Josie’s character traits would end up like.

Meanwhile, here are a few videos introducing Jin and Devil Jin.

All three characters were supposed to be revealed on a much later date, however, because of the leaks, they had to reveal them on an earlier date.

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[Videos] Tekken 7"s newest fighter is from the Philippines

7 returning anime and spin-offs we are most excited watch this Spring 2015

Spring is in the air, and with the Winter 2015 anime slowly ending with their final episodes, fans are getting ready for Spring 2015 which is definitely one of the most loaded anime seasons in recent memory as it provides an A-list mix of anime returning for their latest seasons, spin-offs, and new anime.

And since spring is bringing in plenty of big name anime that are returning for a new season, we here at SGCafe have once again debated on which of these RETURNING anime and SPIN-OFF anime we are most excited to watch this new season. And after a week’s worth of arguing, we have finally agreed on seven. Do take note that these seven are either returning anime or spin-off anime and not new anime like Food Wars: Shokugeki no Souma. Here are the returning anime we are most excited about watching:

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU. Zoku

Last time, we ranked My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU as the best anime of 2013, beating out Spring 2013 batchmate and fan favorite, Attack on Titan, and we stand by that decision, and even if we debated a lot on which anime to include in our recommendations, we all agreed that this one should be included. We are definitely excited to see the bitter-bitter-sweet trio of Hachiman, Yukino, and Yui as they help out their classmates in the most unexpected ways possible.

Digimon Adventure Tri

If you’ve watched the original Digimon Adventure series back when you were a child, then this one is definitely for you! Even with the new character designs, fans are definitely excited because all eight original digidestined are returning, now wouldn’t that be reason enough?!

to be continued in page 2

Gintama (2015)

It’s Gintama, nuf said!

Nisekoi:

Well, this fan battle which was started last year between members of Team Onodera, Team Chitoge, Team Marika, and Team Tsugumi is about to get even more complicated as Haru Onodera, Kosaki Onodera’s little sister, enters the fray. We are excited about the return of Nisekoi because even though it’s often corny and uses all the romantic comedy tropes out there, we just keep liking it. I admit, it’s my own personal guilty pleasure too!

Fate/ Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works part 2

After leaving fans stranded at the edges of their seats when the anime’s first part ended back in December, part 2 just had to be included in our list. Starting off where part 1 left off, this new season will offer more epic fight scenes and great animation as expected of ufotable.

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Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha ViVid

Nana Mizuki and Yukari Tamura are returning to the roles which made them very famous, however, this one ain’t gonna be about Nanoha and Fate, but will focus on their daughter Vivio. Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Vivid is one anime magical girl fans (and yuri fans) should never miss!

The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan

After years of waiting, Haruhi fans can finally watch a new Haruhi anime, however, just like the fact that Nanoha ViVid ain’t about Nanoha, but about Vivio, The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan ain’t about the goddess known as Haruhi Suzumiya but about Yuki Nagato, and not the alien we all know but the shy bookworm with no powers and still uses a Windows 95 OS for her PC. The spin-off follows the Yuki Nagato introduced in “The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya” and will feel very different from the main series, however, we are very much excited for it.

So what do you guys think of our picks?

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Science Adventure Game, Chaos; Child, gets its own anime adaptation

During yesterday’s New Works Unveiling in TwitCast live streaming event, MAGES. head Chiyomaru Shikura not only announced a new Steins; Gate follow-up visual novel and anime series, but he also announced that the fourth game in 5pb.’s Science Adventure Game series, Chaos; Child, will also be getting itself an anime adaptation.

Shikura also announced that the Chaos; Child game will also be headed for PlayStation 3, 4, and Vita this June 25, 2015. The game was originally made for the Xbox ONE back in 2014. He also announced demo versions for all three platforms.

Chaos; Child is set after an incident in 2009 when an earthquake hit Shibuya on November 6, which resulted to widespread panic and deaths. a few years after in October 2015, a string of deaths has Shibuya in panic once again, amid all the reconstruction effort.

More announcements on this new anime will be made in days to come

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Science Adventure Game, Chaos; Child, gets its own anime adaptation

Steins; Gate gets a follow-up anime and visual novel titled Steins; Gate 0

Science Adventure game fans have a lot to cheer for during yesterday’s New Works Unveiling in TwitCast live streaming event as MAGES. head Chiyomaru Shikura announced that Steins;Gate will be getting itself a new follow-up anime and visual novel.

Titled Steins; Gate 0, Chiyomaru has emphasized that this series is indeed a true sequel and not a mere fan disc. He himself will also be in-charge of the game and will be providing its original concept and announced that the visual novel and anime will include stories from the three Steins; Gate novels as well as several drama CDs.

Huke will once again be providing the character designs as he did for the first game. No platform for the game has been released and no further details for its anime adaptation have been announced so far.

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Steins; Gate gets a follow-up anime and visual novel titled Steins; Gate 0

[Video] New TV ad for My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU. Zoku streamed

With its 2 April premiere just a few days away, a new TV ad for My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU (Oregairu)‘s second season has hit the airwaves in Japan and is now also being streamed in the internet.

The video also features the anime’s new OP song, Harumodoki, which is performed by Yanagi Nagi and features a look at the “new-look” characters of Oregairu. Best of all, we also see Saika’s new look! Hooray for trap fans!

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[Video] New TV ad for My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU. Zoku streamed