The July 2018 Line-Up

The Line-Up is a monthly rundown of new anime, manga, novel, and artbook licenses for the U.S. It also lists new streaming/broadcasting announcements and posted crowdfunding projects available to U.S. residents. And finally, it includes anime/manga projects and live-action anime/manga adaptation announcements from Japan.

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The Speakeasy #103: My Hero Academia, Princess Principal, Burn the Witch, Re:Creators

Ongoing Investigations: Re:Creators, Burn the Witch, Princess Principal, My Hero Academia.

Song: Re:Creators OP1 “gravityWall” by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]: Tielle & Gemie

Food for Thought: What were your favorite announcements from Anime Expo and San Diego Comic Con?

Topics: San Diego Comic Con, The Eisner Awards, NYCC x AX.

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Record of Lodoss War OVA Rewatch Podcast: Replay #07

Many a 90s anime fan cut their teeth on the Record of Lodoss War OVA. This classic high-fantasy series is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the novel and has recently gotten a Blu-ray release.

Join us whether you are re-experiencing or checking out the world of Lodoss for the first time, as we delve deep into each episode with the following sections . . .

  • Welcome to Lodoss Island: A summary of what happened in the episode.
  • Leveling Up: A look into the growth of the characters and players.
  • Sword World Supplements: A discussion of fantasy tropes and role-playing elements.
  • Dungeon Master’s Guide: A comparison of the anime to the book.
  • Revelations from Kardis: Our favorite parts and final thoughts.

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