You’ve probably heard of the show before, and you probably know some people who really geek out over it…but seriously, what’s the deal with Gintama?
We’re glad you asked. 😎
You’ve probably heard of the show before, and you probably know some people who really geek out over it…but seriously, what’s the deal with Gintama?
We’re glad you asked. 😎
Filed Under: Fun Stuff, Home Video Tagged With: Gintama
Buckle up friends, because the new SimulDub season on FunimationNow is being revealed, and it’s our BIGGEST season yet!
We have another round of announcement updates featuring new faces, along with returning favorites!
*JUST ANNOUNCED!* SimulDub Premiere: TBA
(US & CA only) SimulDub Premiere: 4/3 at 10:00am CT
We are pleased to announce that the first few episodes of Tokyo Ghoul:re will stream same-day sub & dub on FunimationNow. All future episodes will stream sub & dub on FunimationNow and subtitled simulcast on Hulu!
Past seasons of Tokyo Ghoul are available to watch on both services!
A thrilling new chapter unfolds in Tokyo just two short years after the raid on Anteiku. Countering a resurgence of ghouls, the CCG selects young officer Haise Sasaki to lead an unruly team of humans infused with ghoul powers. Known as the Quinx Squad, they walk the line between humans and ghouls to rid the world of its most daunting threat. But no one said it would be easy. Let the hunt begin.
PLUS! Amp up the action with Tokyo Ghoul: Dark War, a free-to-play mobile game from GameSamba based on the hit anime and manga series, Tokyo Ghoul.
For more information visit funimation.com/games
(US, CA, UK, IE only) SimulDub Premiere: TBA
Simulcast on Crunchyroll! (Check their announcements for territory info & premiere times.)
A divergent continuation of the original Steins;Gate ending, Steins;Gate 0 explores an alternate worldline where Okabe abandons time travel. While attempting to forget past traumas and get his life back on track, he meets an AI that re-opens old wounds.
SimulDub Premiere: TBA
Simulcast on Crunchyroll! (Check their announcements for territory info & premiere times.)
Season four of the High School DxD series! A war between heaven and hell is raging on Earth, and hormones are raging in Issei’s pants. Enter curvy Rias, a devilish class leader.
(US, CA, AU, NZ only) SimulDub Premiere: TBA
Simulcast on Crunchyroll! (Check their announcements for territory info & premiere times.)
Kaname’s a popular girl at her high school, but it’s her popularity off campus that’s the problem. Unbeknownst to Kaname, terrorists are plotting her abduction, believing she possesses the abilities of the “Whispered.” That’s where Sousuke enters the picture. He’s a soldier from Mithril, a secret counter-terrorist unit—and he’s going undercover at Kaname’s school to try and keep her safe.
SimulDub Premiere: TBA
SimulDub Premiere: TBA
Simulcast on Crunchyroll! (Check their announcements for territory info & premiere times.)
After losing her grandfather, Aoi inherits his ability to see spirits. One day, an ogre appears demanding her hand in marriage to pay off her grandfather’s debt. Aoi refuses and chooses instead to work at the Tenjin-ya bed and breakfast for spirits!
SimulDub Premiere: TBA
Simulcast on Crunchyroll! (Check their announcements for territory info & premiere times.)
SimulDub Premiere: TBA
Simulcast on Crunchyroll! (Check their announcements for territory info & premiere times.)
SimulDub Premiere: TBA
Simulcast on Crunchyroll! (Check their announcements for territory info & premiere times.)
Searching for gold in Hokkaido’s harsh climate is tough work, and after war veteran Sugimoto stumbles across part of a treasure map, things get deadly. The map is divided among several escaped convicts, and this war-hardened soldier isn’t the only one who knows it. Partnering with a local who can navigate the wilderness, will he have what it takes to find the stash—and live to tell the story?
SimulDub Premiere: TBA
Simulcast on Crunchyroll! (Check their announcements for territory info & premiere times.)
Dragons, beasts, and a unique brand of magic dwell in the city of Eridana where two clever bounty hunters have set up shop. Combining chemistry with weapons to create a powerful spell-like magic, Gaius and Gigina have their work cut out for them as they take on a variety of dangerous jobs. But soon, they may find themselves in over their heads.
SimulDub Premiere: April 7th, 2018
Summer is here, and the heroes of Class 1-A and 1-B are in for the toughest training camp of their lives! A group of seasoned pros pushes everyone’s Quirks to new heights as the students face one overwhelming challenge after another. Braving the elements in this secret location becomes the least of their worries when routine training turns into a critical struggle for survival.
SimulDub Continues: Sundays at 4:00pm ET
Simulcast on Crunchyroll! (Check their announcements for territory info & times.)
From the studio that brought you Yu Yu Hakusho, Tokyo Ghoul, Naruto, and more!
Asta and Yuno are two orphans who want the same thing: to become the Wizard King. Locked in a friendly rivalry, they work hard towards their goal. While Yuno excels at magic, Asta has a problem uncommon in this world: he has no powers! But, on the day they receive their grimoires, they surprise everyone. To reach their goal, they’ll each find their own path to greatness—with or without magic.
SimulDub Continues: Wednesdays at 4:00pm ET
The power of the Clow is back with a new adventure for the Cardcaptor! After sealing the last of the Clow Cards, Sakura Kinomoto is ready to face her newest challenge—junior high. But just when she settles into a normal routine, a strange dream changes everything. The cards are blank, rendered powerless, and a cloaked figure grants her a new key of magic. What lies behind this mysterious power?
SimulDub Continues: Saturdays at 4:00pm ET
Designed to select the successor to the Tokugawa family, a gruesome battle once promised a thousand-year reign to the winning clan. Amidst the bloodshed, betrothed lovers Oboro and Gennosuke were forced to take sides. Now, only ten years have passed and once again the clans of Kouga and Iga are poised to fight. But this time, a new generation stands at the forefront.
SimulDub Continues: Thursdays at 4:00pm ET
In a desolate future, children are kept away from the outside world, away from the open sky. Locked away in Mistilteinn, aka “the birdcage,” they live only to pilot giant mechs known as FranXX. Hiro was once a prodigy but after falling behind, he’s become unnecessary. After all, not piloting a FranXX is the same as not existing. But everything changes when he meets Zero Two, the girl with horns.
SimulDub Continues: Tuesdays at 4:00pm ET
The Hoshin Project: a mission to seal away the evil immortals that infest the world. After his clan is wiped out by a beautiful fox demon, young Taikobo is suddenly in charge of this project. Burdened with this destiny, Taikobo finds himself with quandary: how do you destroy demons when it was a demon that trained you? It’s a battle to find the truth and who to trust, all while saving the world.
SimulDub Continues: Sundays at 4:00pm ET
Protecting the world from supernatural beings has been the task of shrine maidens for centuries. Now, under special authorization of the government, these uniform-wearing, sword-wielding girls spend their days honing their skills at five special schools throughout the country. Among the many who attend, only the strongest can become champions at the annual tournament!
(US, CA only) Simulcast Continues: Saturdays at 10:00pm ET
Monkey D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line, this is one captain who’ll never drop anchor until he’s claimed the greatest treasure on Earth—the Legendary One Piece!
Filed Under: Announcement Tagged With: SimulDub, Spring 2018
Our young heroes start their first internships with real pros, and just hearing the name of Deku’s mentor leaves All Might shaking in his boots! Put on blast by some serious training, Deku will see how far he can push his new skills when a classmate gets cornered by Hero Killer: Stain. The fight leaves a lasting impression before Class 1-A goes back to the grind for final exams. It’s time to set aside old rivalries as the students face their toughest opponents yet—their teachers.
Limited Edition includes:
Plus tons of extra video features! San Diego Comic-Con: IGN Interview, 13 Inside the Episodes, trailers, textless opening and closing songs.
*Some items in beauty shots/images are not to scale and may appear larger in order to show detail.
Filed Under: Home Video, Shop Tagged With: english dub, Limited Edition, My Hero Academia
“What’s the Free! -Take Your Marks- movie and how does it relate to the TV series? @_@“ GLAD YOU ASKED! If you’re not totally sure how the four Free! movies we announced relate to each other (and the upcoming new third season :O), check out our handy image guide:
Filed Under: Editorial, Fun Stuff Tagged With: Free! Iwatobi Swim Club, Free! Take Your Marks
Newest Film from the Hit Sports Anime Franchise Free! Will Screen March 14, 2018
in Select U.S. Theaters for One Night Only Event with Special Pre-Show
FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS – January 16, 2018. Building on the success of the Internet breaking, hit animated series Free!, Funimation® Films in association with Asahi Broadcasting Company is bringing anime’s favorite swimmers to U.S. theaters as they face their future and the graduation of teammates in the new film “Free! -Take Your Marks-” from creators Kyoto Animation and Animation Do. The movie’s storyline follows after the events of Season 2 (“Free! -Eternal Summer-”) and leading up to Season 3 of the series, which will premiere this summer. “Free! -Take Your Marks-” will be screened in Japanese with English subtitles in select theaters nationwide on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 as a one-night-only event style release with a special pre-show. The pre-show will include an exclusive animated greeting and introduction to the film by the Free! characters that was previously only available in Japanese theaters, as a well as a movie photo session offering fans the opportunity to take and post pictures and become part of the event itself. Advance tickets for film will be available for purchase beginning February 13, 2018 on the movie’s official website (funimationfilms.com/free) which will launch later this month.
“Free! has been an immensely popular franchise since Day 1 and encompasses a broad cross-section of our fans. All of whom have been anxious to see more,” said Gen Fukunaga, CEO and founder of Funimation. “Our event style release of ’Free! -Take Your Marks-’ provides fans not only a unique opportunity to experience Free! for the first-time ever on the big screen but also a chance to quench their thirst for the show ahead of this summer’s premiere of Season 3. I encourage Free! fans to purchase tickets in advance to guarantee they don’t miss-out on this special one-night-only event on March 14th.”
“Free! -Take Your Marks-” is the third in a trilogy of films that includes the “Free! -Timeless Medley-” compilation movies, which retell Seasons 1 & 2 of the television series and feature brand new characters and content. Along with the theatrical rights for “Free! -Take Your
Marks-,” Funimation has also acquired the home video distribution rights for the complete trilogy as well as the long-awaited prequel film “High Speed! -Free! Starting Days-” from Asahi Broadcasting Company. Home video release dates for the four titles will be announced in the future.
Synopsis
Haru and Makoto are prepping to move to Tokyo, which means finding a place to live! While they’re off searching, Nagisa, Rei, and Gou are left coming up with something big to enlist new Iwatobi club members. But can they fill the pool or is the club’s future sinking fast?
Then, the boys of Samezuka are having their own time getting ready for the future! While Rin prepares for his move to Australia and Sousuke moves out of the dorm, Nitori and Momo want to do something big to thank their senpais. A visit to the hot springs should do the trick, right? But a misunderstanding about Gou could leave Rin unsettled and only a challenge in the water can set his mind at ease!
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Funimation Films, the theatrical division of Funimation, acquires and distributes both anime and live action movies from prominent international filmmakers that appeal to the interests and passion of all types of fans throughout North America. The division was launched in December 2014 following the box office success of “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods.” Its debut release, “Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’,” was an instant blockbuster and became the #9 highest-grossing anime movie of all time in North America. Funimation Films has gone on to release numerous films including “Shin Godzilla” and the award-winning, critically acclaimed “Your Name.” Funimation, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Television, is a fully integrated, next-generation entertainment studio based in the Dallas/Fort Worth. For more information on Funimation Films, visit funimationfilms.com.
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Filed Under: Funimation Films, Press Release Tagged With: free, Funimation Films, movie, Press Release, take your marks
Wanna get hip-whipped into shape for the new year? Your Keijo training begins now!
3 sets
3 sets per side
2 sets
4 sets
100 Butt Figure Eights
**Always consult your physician or doctor before attempting these, or any other rigorous Keijo moves.
Filed Under: Fun Stuff Tagged With: Keijo, New Year, resolutions, Workout
Tis the season for anime! A new lineup of shows is right around the corner — check out the first round of announcements for what’s coming to FunimationNow this Winter!
Protecting history is the task of a group of legendary swords brought to life, complete with unique personalities and charming daily lives.
The Hoshin Project: a mission to seal away the evil immortals that infest the world. After his clan is wiped out by a beautiful fox demon, young Taikobo is suddenly in charge of this project. Burdened with this destiny, Taikobo finds himself with quandary: how do you destroy demons when it was a demon that trained you? It’s a battle to find the truth and who to trust, all while saving the world.
Secretly in love with Riku Rei, the most popular girl of his school, Riku Suigin is forced to dive in “Grave Buster”, the new virtual game where Riku Rei has been kidnapped.
To save her, he will have the support of the beautiful Twin Star and in addition to that he has inherited a 10 billion of yen charged device by his grandfather Ruki Yuuki.
Suigin will have to become the last Guardian who protects the Tomb from the Raiders in order to save Riku Rei and solve the mysteries of Grave Buster.
After a veteran player refuses to log out of a popular MMORPG, the NPC’s begin to develop minds of their own—and he decides to rule them.
They’re crude, rude, and a little…cute? Get ready for the bizarre comedy antics of the small and tall Popuko and Pipimi!
Tired of being mercilessly teased by his classmate Takagi, Nishikata has vowed to get her back and successfully tease the girl that’s made him blush countless times. After all, if you blush, you lose! But getting vengeance isn’t so easy when every attempt blows up in his face. Will Nishikata ever make Takagi blush or will he gain something more fulfilling from his bumbling attempts?
The queen of succulent snacks is back with Dagashi Kashi season two! As Kokonotsu continues on his path to become a manga artist, Hotaru refuses to give up on bringing him to the side of Japanese snack foods. With new faces and new tasty treats to try, will Kokonotsu finally be swayed to take over his father’s sweet shop or is it time to move on from this small town and follow his manga dreams?
The power of the Clow is back with a new adventure for the Cardcaptor! After sealing the last of the Clow Cards, Sakura Kinomoto is ready to face her newest challenge—junior high. But just when she settles into a normal routine, a strange dream changes everything. The cards are blank, rendered powerless, and a cloaked figure grants her a new key of magic. What lies behind this mysterious power?
In a desolate future, children are kept away from the outside world, away from the open sky. Locked away in Mistilteinn, aka “the birdcage,” they live only to pilot giant mechs known as FranXX. Hiro was once a prodigy but after falling behind, he’s become unnecessary. After all, not piloting a FranXX is the same as not existing. But everything changes when he meets Zero Two, the girl with horns.
Full synopsis TBA!
Full synopsis TBA!
Yuzu Aihara loves fashion, friends, and having fun! But when her mom remarries and she’s forced to transfer schools, this fashionable teen’s sweet life turns sour. On her first day, she makes enemies with the beautiful student council president, Mei, who also winds up being her brand-new stepsister. But nothing can prepare Yuzu for a surprise kiss from this girl who supposedly hates her!
Full synopsis TBA!
Designed to select the successor to the Tokugawa family, a gruesome battle once promised a thousand-year reign to the winning clan. Amidst the bloodshed, betrothed lovers Oboro and Gennosuke were forced to take sides. Now, only ten years have passed and once again the clans of Kouga and Iga are poised to fight. But this time, a new generation stands at the forefront.
Crime reaches new heights in the seedy underworld of Fukuoka—a city home to very sinister professions. Among those who kill, torture, and seek revenge as a means of living, a so-called “killer of professional killers” is becoming more than just an urban legend. Private detective Banba is on the case, but when he uncovers a dark conspiracy, it may be the one curveball he can’t hit.
Filed Under: Announcement, Funimation SimulDub™ Tagged With: SimulDub, winter 2018
There’s nothing like a sweet, refreshing dessert to take away the stress of a day with Nendou. That’s why we’ve put together a coffee jelly recipe so simple, there’s no way a beginner psychic could ruin it. Actually, we can’t promise that, but here’s hoping.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Now sit back and enjoy the perfect treat. This makes about 5 servings, so whether you want to share it with all the oddballs in your life or just keep it for yourself, when coffee jelly is on the menu, life may not be such a disaster after all.
Still not feeling quite like a psychic? Practice avoiding spoilers! Pre-order The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Parts 1 and 2 to be among the first to get your hands on the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack.
Filed Under: Fun Stuff Tagged With: Coffee Jelly, Saiki K, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
This February, see the first movie in a highly anticipated trilogy coming to theaters! FunimationFilms is excited to announce that Eureka Seven Hi Evolution Movie 1 will be showing in select theaters across the United States on February 5th and 7th!
Synopsis
Filed Under: Announcement, Funimation Films, Theatrical Screening Tagged With: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution, Eureka Seven Movie
There’s exciting news for Dragon Ball Z fans! English dub episodes of the new TV series Dragon Ball Super will soon be available to binge online! Toonami is currently airing the official dub on TV… and 39 of those episodes will be launching on FunimationNow on December 5. This covers beyond the Battle of Gods and Resurrection ‘F’ arcs of the movies… to introduce new characters like an alternate Frieza and a Saiyan from another universe – all with the official English dub voices!
Then, future episodes will launch on FunimationNow in 13 episode batches, 2 weeks after the last episode of the batch airs on Toonami. Grab your friends and get ready to watch on FunimationNow!
Filed Under: Announcement, Apps, FunimationNow Tagged With: Dragon Ball Super, english dub, FunimationNow, Toonami
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