From the producers of Odin Sphere and GrimGrimoire comes Vanillaware's latest project 「Kumatanchi」 -- published by dimple Entertainment. This new upcoming casual sim DS title features character designs from Shigatake -- of Habanero-tan fame. Basically the game revolves around a cute lolified bear named Kuma-tan who helps a zoo keeper take care of the other animals in the zoo, as well as put on shows for visitors. A promotional video was released recently and can be found below...

manglobe studio's latest project, 「Michiko to Hatchin」, will begin broadcast later this October. New 2-minute trailer now available after the jump...

Moonphase reports that a short still-image promo is now available on the official 「CHAOS;HEAD」 website -- also click on Rimi's face for a hidden wallpaper. The series is set to begin later this Fall season (October). The video can also be seen after the jump...

Congratulations to Haruka, Fuuko, and Murasaki. The last two received my vote -- Utau is out unfortunately. Full results after the jump...

Original artist: Rindou Broadcast for 「CLANNAD ～AFTER STORY～」 begins Thursday, October 2nd on TBS (25:59). Official website has also been renewed...

Original artist: mots According to Moonphase Diary, a second season of 「Birdy the Mighty Decode」 is scheduled to premiere in January of 2009. The announcement was originally made official on the staff's blog and last weekend's Comiket event.