Upcoming Anime Shorties 2009.02.02
Natsu no Arashi! will be ready for spring
School Rumble creator Jin Kobayashi’s current manga series Natsu no Arashi! will be developed into an anime television series. The humorous sci-fi romance series will be directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and animated by Shaft.
Hoshi ni Negai wo in develpment
Barnum Studio has formally announced its development of a an anime series titled “Hoshi ni Negai wo”, which literally means “Wish Upon a Star”, but also happens to be the Japanese title of the classic Disney theme “When You Wish Upon a Star”, from the film Pinocchio.
Astro Boy goes full CG
Moviefone now hosts the first teaser trailer for Imagi Entertainment’s full CG Astro Boy motion picture. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on October 23, 2009.
Ristorante Paradiso
Japanese publisher Ohta Books has announced that Natsume Ono’s light drama manga story Ristorante Paradiso will premier as a TV anime this year. “RisPara,” as it’s abbreviated by Japanese fans, will be the second anime series broadcast in the Fuji TV.
Pandora Hearts anime in development
Mochizuki’s supernatural action manga series Pandora Hearts will be adapted into an anime television series by studio Xebec. Pandora Hearts illustrates the story of 15 year old Oz Bezarius, a nobleman imprisoned during his coming-of-age ceremony for the crime of “existing”.
Valkyria Chronicles Anime Announced
Sega’s Valkyria Chronicles (Senjo no Valkyria -Gallian Chronicles-) PlayStation 3 tactical war simulation game will become an anime on spring 2009. The game deals with the efforts of soldiers in the fictional 1930s European nation of Gallia to repel an invasion from invading countries. The TV anime will be produced by A-1 Pictures.
Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica crimson S coming in Spring
The official Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica series homepage has updated with a confirmation that Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica Crimson S will premier as an anime television series on 2009 spring.
Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari Anime
The official website for AIC and creator Masaki Kajishima’s Tenchi Muyo spin-off series Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari has updated with the first revealed image of the series’ anime character designs.
15 Bishojo Hyoryuki Anime Announced
15 Bishojo Hyoryuki multimedia franchise will be expanded with an anime OVA. Created by adult game creator Takahiro and character designer Kazuya Kuroda, 15 Bishojo Hyoryuki is a parody of Jules Verne’s novel Two Years’ Vacation, known in Japan as “15 Shonen Hyoryuki”. As the title implies, 15 Bishojo Hyoryuki is a story about 15 pretty girls stranded on a deserted island.
Yoku Wakaru Gendai Maho Anime on Summer
Yoku Wakaru Gendai Maho is the story of Koyomi Morishita, a petit & clumsy high school freshman often mistaken as a grade-schooler, who becomes an apprentice to 25-year-old Misa Anehara, one of the world’s most powerful magicians. More at: AN
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