29 Apr
Earlier this week, the doujin circle Manpuku Jinja released a new promotional video for the second episode of 「Fantasy Kaleidoscope ~The Memories of Phantasm~」 — a Touhou-based anime series. It promises to feature over 50 characters. The trailer also includes music by Yuuhei Satellite with Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets. It is available for view after the cut.
28 Apr

「ガールズ&パンツァー」 by (はせ☆)
According to the series’ official Twitter account, an animated 「Girls und Panzer」 film is currently in development. The movie will be a sequel to the original TV series. Mizushima Tsutomu will once again be serving as director. It is slated to premiere in Japanese theaters sometime in 2014.
26 Apr
According to Mantan Web, Kyoto Animation’s next project is an original swimming club TV anime, entitled 「Free!」. The broadcast premiere of the new series is scheduled to air this July on channel ABC and Tokyo MX.
26 Apr
Earlier today, the official website for the new 「Rozen Maiden」 TV series uploaded its first promotional video. You may check it out after the cut.
24 Apr
*Note: This list will continuously be updated as further premiere dates are announced. All recent activity concerning this post will be made public via Twitter.
24 Apr
According to the latest issue of Weekly Shounen Magazine, a TV anime adaptation of Sakaki Ichirou’s fantasy-comedy light novel series, 「Outbreak Company ~Moeru Shinryakusha~」 (アウトブレイク・カンパニー ~萌える侵略者~), has been green-lit for production.
21 Apr
According to the latest issue of Weekly Young Jump magazine, the new 「Rozen Maiden」 TV anime series — which was announced late last year — will be produced by Studio Deen. It is slated to premiere in July on channel BS-TBS. Further info regarding the staff and cast roles can be found after the cut.
18 Apr
According to the May issue of Ultra Jump magazine, a TV anime adaptation of Ochiai Sayori’s fantasy-drama manga series, 「Gingitsune」 (ぎんぎつね / Silverfox), has been green-lit for production.
16 Apr
According to Famitsu magazine, the Playstation 3 console release date of 「BLAZBLUE: Chrono Phantasma」 from Arc System Works is scheduled for October 24 in Japan.
11 Apr

「ゼロの使い魔」 by (桶狼のgaryljq)
Yamaguchi Noboru, author of the light novel 「Zero no Tsukaima」 and visual novel 「Green Green」, had passed away on April 4th after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 41 years old. An obituary dedicated to him was posted by Media Factory’s publishing label MF Bunko J yesterday morning.