23 Dec
According to the obi strip found on the 6th volume of the manga, an anime adaptation of Yukihiro Utako’s (illustrator) and Takadono Madoka’s (author) fantasy-comedy series, 「Makai Ouji: Devils and Realist」 (魔界王子 devils and realist), has been green-lit for production.
21 Dec
According to 2013′s combined 4th/5th issue of Weekly Shounen Sunday and Manga News Japon, a new 「Hayate no Gotoku!」 (ハヤテのごとく!) TV anime series is in the works and set to premiere on TV Tokyo in Spring 2013. It is unclear whether the new project will be a continuation of the first two Hayate anime programs that aired between 2007-2009; or a follow-up to the recent Can’t Take My Eyes Off You anime — which was an original story written by author Hata Kenjiro himself.
20 Dec
According to the third volume in the series, an anime adaptation of Tanigawa Nico’s slice-of-life comedy manga, 「Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaete mo Omaera ga Warui!」 (It’s Not My Fault That I’m Not Popular! / 私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い!), has been green-lit for production.
18 Dec
According to the February issue of Manga Time Kirara Max magazine, a TV anime adaptation of Hara Yui’s 4-panel comedy manga series, 「Kiniro Mosaic」 (Golden Mosaic / きんいろモザイク), has been green-lit for production.
15 Dec
According to the series’ official Twitter account, a new Higurashi animated project is in the works for 2013 — lead by director Kawase Toshifumi. The announcement was first made at the Higurashi 10th Anniversary Fan Meeting event held in Tokyo Dome City this weekend.
7 Dec
The tenth installment in the Precure franchise from Toei, entitled 「Doki Doki! Precure」, is set to premiere February 3rd, 2013 on TV Asahi. Newly released character designs are now available for view after the cut.
6 Dec
According to the latest issue of Weekly Shounen Sunday (2013′s combined 2nd/3rd issue), a third season of 「Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai」 (The World God Only Knows) has been green-lit for production.
6 Dec
The 16th volume of Newtype Ace magazine has revealed a TV anime adaptation of Atlus’ Nintendo DS role-playing game, 「Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2」. It is set to air in Spring 2013.
6 Dec
According to the 16th volume of Newtype Ace magazine, a TV anime adaptation of Spike’s PSP adventure game, 「Danganronpa: Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei」, is currently in production. It will be released in 2013.
6 Dec
According to the 16th volume of Newtype Ace magazine, a new original TV anime series from writer Urobuchi Gen (Psycho-Pass, Madoka) has been announced. It is entitled, Suisei no Galgandia. Initial broadcast will begin in April 2013.