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Final Fantasy XIV Live-Action TV Series Canceled
Live-action series adaptation first announced in 2019
― Hivemind's Dinesh Shamdasani, one of the executive producers of the planned Final Fantasy XIV live-action television series, revealed on his X/Twitter account on Wednesday, that the project has been canceled. A follower asked Shamdasani about any updates on the project, in which he answered that it was "dead." Dead. We took around a fantastic pi...
Blue Exorcist Manga Takes 1-Month Break After Author Gets COVID-19
Manga first launched Jump SQ. in 2009
― The official Twitter account of Kazue Katō's Blue Exorcist manga announced on Wednesday that the series will take a break for a month as the artist recovers from COVID-19. The manga will return in the December issue of Shueisha's Jump SQ. magazine. Katō added that a planned autograph signing would be also be delayed until January. Katō launched the manga in Ju...
NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime Airs Episodes 9-12 on July 23 (Updated)
Anime was delayed since March due to COVID-19
― Update: While a previous version of this article stated that episodes 9-12 were the "final" episodes for the series, the anime staff did not specifically state that in its news post. The news post stated that broadcast information aside from the exact channels and times for episodes 9-12 will be announced at a later date; it is currently unclear if this...
Voice Actress Tomori Kusunoki Delays Radio Program, Autograph Sessions Due to COVID-19
Kusunoki plays Makima in Chainsaw Man, Annette in Spy Classroom
― Voice actress Tomori Kusunoki revealed on Twitter on Monday that she has tested positive for COVID-19, and she is receiving medical treatment and follow-up in accordance with a medical institution. As a result, she had to postpone the latest episode of her radio program Tomori Kusunoki The Music Reverie, which was scheduled for Monday....
Kadokawa to Shut Down Anime Hotel, Narita Airport Shopping Venue
Anime-themed hotel, store struggle to attract customers
― Kadokawa announced on Thursday that it will close two of its anime-themed tourism businesses, after the ventures struggled to attract customers and failed to secure expected profits. The company will close the "EJ Anime Hotel" on May 31, and the "Narita Anime Deck" located at the Narita International Airport on June 30. Kadokawa stated that th...
Technoroid Overmind Anime Delays Episode 8 Due to COVID-19 (Updated)
Episode 1 re-airs on Wednesday
― The official website for Technoroid Overmind — the television anime portion of Noriyasu Agematsu, RUCCA, and Elements Garden's Technoroid multimedia project — announced on Monday that it is delaying the anime's eighth episode by one week due to the effects of COVID-19 on the production. The episode will now air on March 1. The anime will re-air the first episode on Fe...
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King Anime Film Delayed to June 16 Due to COVID-19
Film was originally slated to debut in theaters, Netflix on March 31
― The official website for the Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (Black Clover: Mahо̄tei no Ken) anime film announced on Friday that the film will be delayed from its original March 31 opening to June 16 due to the spread of COVID-19 affecting the film's production. Netflix also confirmed that the film will debut on the service...
Spy Classroom Anime Delays 8th Episode Due to COVID-19
8th episode delayed from February 23 to March 2
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Takemachi's Spy Classroom (Spy Kyōshitsu or Spy Room) light novel series announced on Thursday that the anime's eighth episode will be delayed from February 23 to March 2 due to the spread of COVID-19. On February 23, a second part of the anime's special program "Gokujō Spy Mission" will air ...
Masamune-kun's Revenge R Anime Season Delayed by 3 Months to July Due to COVID-19
Anime was slated for April premiere
― The official website for the television anime of Hazuki Takeoka and Tiv's Masamune-kun's Revenge (Masamune-kun no Revenge) manga announced on Thursday that Masamune-kun's Revenge R (Masamune-kun no Revenge R), the show's second season, is delaying its premiere to July due to the spread of COVID-19. The anime was previously announced with an April premiere before ...
BOFURI Anime's 2nd Season Delays 7th Episode by 2 Weeks Due to COVID-19
Episodes 7-10 will air weekly starting on March 8, schedule for episodes 11-12 not yet decided
― The official website for the anime based on Yuumikan's BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense light novel series revealed on Monday that the staff are delaying the seventh episode of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 by two weeks due to the effect...
NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime Episode 4 Airs on February 18 After Delay
Production committee had cited COVID-19's impact on schedule
― The official Twitter account for NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a, the television anime of Square Enix and Platinum Games' NieR:Automata action role-playing game, announced on Sunday that the anime's episode 4 will air on February 18. The episode had been delayed since January 28, and the anime's production committee had cited the impact of the inc...
The Misfit of Demon King Academy II Anime Delays Episodes 7 & Beyond Due to COVID-19
Season to rerun 1st 6 episodes starting on February 18
― The official website for The Misfit of Demon King Academy II, the second season of the The Misfit of Demon King Academy anime, announced on Sunday that the anime's episodes 7 and beyond have been delayed. The anime's production committee cited the impact of the increase in COVID-19 infections on its production schedule. The anime will instead a...
Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence TV Anime Delayed to July Due to COVID-19
Series was originally slated for April
― The official website for the television anime for Hazano Kazutake's Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence (Shiro Seijo to Kuro Bokushi) manga revealed on Friday that the staff has delaying the anime to July due to the effects of COVID-19 on the anime's production. The anime was originally scheduled to premiere in April Crunchyroll will stream the anime as it airs....
Japan to Lift Limits on Event Capacity on May 8
Japan to downgrade COVID-19 to same category of diseases as seasonal influenza
― The Japanese government's task force has decided to lift the 50% capacity limit for events that involve cheering or shouting, provided they implement anti-infection measures. The task force also decided to "downgrade" COVID-19 to the same category of infectious diseases as seasonal influenza. These changes will go into e...
Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible Anime Delayed After Episode 6 Due to COVID-19
Anime to restart airing from 1st episode in April
― The official website for the television anime of Nene Yukimori's Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible (Kubo-san wa Mob o Yurusanai) manga announced on Tuesday that the show's staff is delaying all episodes past episode 6 due to the effects of COVID-19 on the production schedule. The anime will re-air from episode 1 starting in April. The anime premiered o...
Ayakashi Triangle Anime Delays Episodes 5 & Beyond
COVID-19 cited for 3rd delayed winter Aniplex season show
― The official website for the television anime of Kentaro Yabuki's Ayakashi Triangle manga announced on Monday that the staff is delaying the show's fifth episode and beyond, with the production committee citing the effects of COVID-19 on the production schedule. The third episode will still air and stream on Monday, and the fourth will also ...
NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a Anime Delays Episodes 4 & Beyond Due to COVID-19
Anime to rerun 1st 3 episodes starting on January 28
― The official website for NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a, the television anime of Square Enix and Platinum Games' NieR:Automata action role-playing game, announced on Sunday that the anime's episodes 4 and beyond have been delayed. The anime's production committee cited the impact of the increase in COVID-19 infections on its production schedule. The anim...
UniteUp! TV Anime Delays Episode 4 to February 11 Due to COVID-19 (Updated)
Series premiered on January 7, aired 3rd episode on Saturday
― The official website for the television anime of Sony Music's "next dimensional idol project" UniteUp! revealed on Sunday that the staff are delaying the show's fourth episode to February 11 due to the effect of COVID-19 on the production schedule. The third episode aired on Saturday, and the anime will air two special programs on January...
Voice Actress Sora Tokui Delays Program Appearance Due to COVID-19
Tokui misses Tokui Sora no Animehack TV net episode on Saturday
― The official Twitter account of voice actress Sora Tokui announced on Saturday that the Tokui Sora no Animehack TV episode slated for streaming later in the day has been delayed, due to Tokui developing a fever. Tokui's official website then confirmed on Sunday that the voice actress tested positive for COVID-19. Tokui tweeted that she...
Manga Creator Gosaku Ota Passes Away
Mazinger Z, UFO Robo Grandizer, Mach SOS manga artist was 74
― Studio Nue co-founder Haruka Takachiho reported on Twitter on Sunday that manga creator Gosaku Ota passed away on December 12. He was 74. The Sponichi news website reported on Monday that Ota had contracted COVID-19 at the end of November, and was taken via emergency transport to the hospital. His condition had stabilized, but as his stre...
Uncle From Another World Anime Delays 13th Episode Due to COVID-19
Anime's 12th episode will re-air on December 29
― The official website for the television anime of Hotondoshindeiru's Uncle From Another World (Isekai Ojisan) manga announced on Monday that the staff are delaying the anime's 13th episode due to the spread of COVID-19 in China. The anime's 12th episode will re-air instead on December 29. The staff will reveal the premiere date of the 13th episode at a...
Megaton Musashi Anime Delays Final 5 Episodes to February Due to COVID-19
Anime is slated to end in 28th episode on March 3
― The official website for Level 5's Megaton-kyū Musashi multimedia project announced on Friday that it is delaying the remaining episodes of the anime. The new schedule is as follows: December 23: Episode 22 will air as planned
December 30: Episode 23 will air as planned
January 6: Episode 21 will re-air
January 13: Episode 22 will re-air
January 20:...
Voice Actress Momo Asakura Diagnosed With COVID-19
Her upcoming radio show appearances this week have been postponed
― The official website for voice unit TrySail announced on Monday that voice actress Momo Asakura has been diagnosed with COVID-19. She had taken a PCR test after having a sore throat. She is currently recovering at home. As a result, her appearance on her "Momo Asakura Nichijо̄-kei Radio" show on Wednesday and "THE IDOLM@STER MillionR...
Voice Actress Hinaki Yano Diagnosed with COVID-19
Uma Musume Pretty Derby actress' upcoming concert may be canceled
― Sony Music Artists announced on Thursday that voice actress Hinaki Yano has been diagnosed with COVID-19. After feeling in poor physical condition on Wednesday, she took a PCR test. She is recovering under the guidance of a health center. The upcoming "YANO HINAKI 2nd LIVE～Tear drops～" concert is still scheduled for November 19-20, b...
Voice Actor Nobunaga Shimazaki Diagnosed With COVID-19
Shimazaki unable to attend Sunday's "Sword Art Online -Full Dive-" event
― The official website for Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Kuraki Yūyami no Scherzo (Scherzo of a Dark Dusk), the second film in the Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- anime film series, announced on Wednesday that voice actor Nobunaga Shimazaki has tested positive for COVID-19, and will not be attending the "Swor...
Heaven Burns Red Concert Delayed Due to Konomi Suzuki's COVID-19 Diagnosis
Concert was slated for Monday
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Visual Art's/Key annouced on its Twitter account on Sunday that the planned Monday concert for the Heaven Burns Red smartphone game has been postponed due to singer and voice actress Konomi Suzuki testing positive for COVID-19. The event did not yet reveal a new date for the concert. The announcement explained that Suzuki reported her throat feeling bad earlier that d...
Japan to Remove Daily Entry Cap, Ease Entry Restrictions for Tourists on October 11
Tourists may enter Japan without "sponsors" or travel agency contact
― Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced in a press conference in New York on Thursday that Japan will remove its daily entry cap on October 11, further easing anti-infection border controls and allowing tourists to enter Japan without "sponsors" or a travel agency contact within the country. The government also plans to re...
Japan Gov't Plans to Further Ease Entry Restrictions for Tourists as Early as October
Gov't plans to resume short-term visa exemptions for tourists from 70 countries
― The NHK and Nikkei Asia websites reported last week that the Japanese government is planning on further easing anti-infection border controls and allowing tourists to enter Japan without "sponsors" or a travel agency contact within the country. The government also plans to resume short-term visa exemptions for tourists ...
Japan Plans to Further Ease Tourist Restrictions as Early as October
Gov't plans to resume short-term visa exemptions for tourists from 70 countries
― The NHK and Nikkei Asia websites reported last week that the Japanese government is planning on further easing anti-infection border controls and allowing tourists to enter Japan without "sponsors" or a travel agency contact within the country. The government also plans to resume short-term visa exemptions for tourists ...
Uncle From Another World Anime Delays Episode 8 Indefinitely Due to COVID-19
Anime airs reruns of episodes 3-6 throughout September
― The official website for the television anime of Hotondoshindeiru's Uncle From Another World (Isekai Ojisan) manga announced on Wednesday that the anime's eighth episode and beyond have been delayed indefinitely, due to rapid increases in COVID-19 infections within Atelier Pontdarc and other studios involved in the anime's production. The anime...
Japan Allows Non-Guided Tour Entries, Raises Max Daily Entries to 50,000
Tourists still require "sponsors" or travel agency contact
― The Japanese government reported on Wednesday that it will raise the maximum daily number of allowed entries into the country to 50,000, starting from September 7. The government will also begin accepting tourists without in-person guides. A tourism ministry official, nevertheless, stated that tourists will still require "sponsors" or a tra...
Love Live! Superstar!! Anime Season 2 Delays Episode 8 to September 11 Due to COVID-19
Stage reading, season 2 recap to stream on September 4 instead
― NHK announced on Sunday that the second Love Live! Superstar!! anime season is delaying episode 8 until September 11 due to production schedule changes caused by the spread of COVID-19. The Love Live! franchise's official Twitter account added that it will stream a "special stage reading video and recap of season 2's episodes 1-7" on Yo...
Japan to Ease Foreign Travel Restrictions Further as Early as September
NHK: Government to allow tourists via travel agencies without in-person guides
― The Japanese government reported on Monday that it is considering raising the maximum daily number of allowed entries into the country above the current 20,000. The new maximum could be as high as 50,000, starting in September. The public broadcaster NHK also reported that the government will begin accepting tourists wit...
Voice Actress, Singer Rica Matsumoto Diagnosed With COVID-19
Matsumoto voices Satoshi/Ash in Pokémon franchise
― Voice actress and singer Rica Matsumoto revealed on her Twitter account on Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with COVID-19. She said that she took a PCR test after she went for a checkup due to feeling strange from the cold weather affecting her joints. She is now focusing on recuperating under the supervision of her local health center. Matsumo...
2nd Sword Art Online Progressive Film Delayed Due to COVID-19
Film's August 24 advanced screening canceled
― The official website for Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Kuraki Yūyami no Scherzo (Scherzo of a Dark Dusk), the second film in the Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- anime film series, revealed on Monday that the film is delayed due to production delays caused by COVID-19. The film's August 24 advanced screening is also canceled. The site ...
Voice Actors Yōko Hikasa, Hikaru Midorikawa Diagnosed with COVID-19
Midorikawa cancels appearance at "SSSS.GRIDMAN×SSSS.DYNAZENON Special Night" event
― Talent agency I'm Enterprise announced on Saturday that voice actress Yōko Hikasa has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Hikasa was not feeling well on Saturday, and took an antigen test on the same day. She is currently resting under the guidance of a local healthcare center. Ongoing anime where Hikasa is voicing a chara...
Shine Post Anime Delays Episodes 7 & Beyond Due to COVID-19
Episode #7 to air on August 30, #8-#9 on September 6, 13; #10-#12 on October 4, 11, 18
― The official website for the anime of writer Rakuda and illustrator Buriki's Shine Post light novel series announced on Tuesday that the anime's seventh episode and beyond have been delayed due to rapid increases in COVID-19 infections within Studio KAI. NTV will instead air a recap special episode for the anime ...
Voice Actors Tomokazu Seki, Nao Tо̄yama Diagnosed with COVID-19
Tо̄yama canceled appearance at Walküre event
― Talent agency Atomic Monkey announced on Monday that voice actor Tomokazu Seki has been diagnosed for COVID-19. Seki had a fever on Saturday in the late evening, so he took a PCR test. He is recuperating under the guidance of the local health center. He apologized to fans who were looking forward to various programs and events. He added that his symptoms...
List of Voice Actors Diagnosed With COVID-19 in July
The following is a list of voice actors and actresses who announced they tested positive for COVID-19 during the month of July. The list includes the actual dates when they tested positive, or the dates when they or their talent agency announced their condition (along with links to the formal announcements). Voice actresses: Natsumi Murakami (June 30)
Shiori Mikami (July 2)
Haruka Terui (July 3)
M...
Arthur Lounsbery, Aguri Ōnishi, Sayuri Date, JUNNA Diagnosed with COVID-19
Voice actors, singers test positive in late July, early August
― Talent management agency 81 Produce announced on Monday that voice actor Arthur Lounsbery tested positive for COVID-19 on July 29, after initally feeling feverish earlier that day. Lounsbery is currently isolating at home. Talent management agency Link Plan also announced on Monday that voice actor Aguri Ōnishi has tested positive for C...
Voice Actress Saori Hayami Diagnosed With COVID-19; Rie Takahashi Returns to Work After COVID-19
Takahashi was diagnosed on July 21
― Talent agency I'm Enterprise announced on Monday that voice actress Saori Hayami has tested positive for COVID-19 after taking a PCR test at a medical institution. She will receive treatment and follow-up under the guidance of the health center. Hayami's anime roles include Shinobu from Demon Slayer, Himawari from Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Blizzard from Hel...
Voice Actress Aoi Yūki Diagnosed With COVID-19
Voices Mami in currently airing Rent-A-Girlfriend anime
― The official website for talent management agency Aoni Production announced on Friday that voice actress Aoi Yūki has been diagnosed with COVID-19. She was feeling unwell on Thursday, and underwent a PCR test that returned a positive result on the same day. Yūki is currently self-isolating at home following the advice of medical professionals....
Actresses Akari Kitō, Nana Mori Diagnosed With COVID-19
Kitō plays Demon Slayer's Nezuko; Mori plays Weathering With You's Hina
― Talent agency Raccoon Dog announced on Friday that voice actress and singer Akari Kitō has been diagnosed with COVID-19. She did not feel well at midnight on Thursday and had a fever the next morning. She tested positive that same day. She is recovering at home with guidance from the health center. In related news, actress Nana...
Lynn, Daiki Yamashita, Kōhei Amasaki, Tasuku Hatanaka, Aina Aiba, Hikaru// Diagnosed with COVID-19
Also: fhána's kevin mitsunaga, towana
― Voice actress Lynn received positive test results for COVID-19 during a livestream for the Engage Kiss anime on Friday. She had to hurriedly leave the livestream midway as a result. She had tested negative in an antigen test before the stream. Her roles include Fūka in Fuuka, Nozomi in Keijo!!!!!!!!, Princess Hibana in Fire Force, Maruzensky in Uma Musume Prett...
Voice Actress Karin Kagami, Luminous Witches Members Diagnosed With COVID-19
Ami Aimoto, Ryō Mamiya, Sayaka Tsuzuki, Rino Yoshikita test positive
― Talent agency S Inc. announced on Thursday that voice actress Karin Kagami has been diagnosed with COVID-19. She had a fever on Wednesday, so she took a PCR test and ended up testing positive. She has postponed or canceled upcoming events, including a viewing party for the Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress anime. Kagami plays Urara ...
Uncle From Another World Anime Delays Episode 5 to August 17 Due to COVID-19
COVID-19 infections rise in Atelier Pontdarc, other studios
― The official website for the television anime of Hotondoshindeiru's Uncle From Another World (Isekai Ojisan) manga announced on Wednesday that the anime's fifth episode and beyond have been delayed, due to rapid increases in COVID-19 infections within Atelier Pontdarc and other studios involved in the anime's production. The anime has now ...
Actor/Singer Gen Hoshino Diagnosed With COVID-19
Wife Yui Aragaki tests negative
― Actor and singer/songwriter Gen Hoshino (pictured right) announced on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Prior to his "Gen Hoshino All Night Nippon" broadcast on Tuesday at midnight, he had taken his temperature and an antigen test and got a negative result. However, he felt uncomfortable physically afterwards and confirmed that he had a slight fever...
Voice Actor Shun Horie Diagnosed With COVID-19
Horie will not attend Hana Doll event on July 31
― Shun Horie and his talent agency Raccoon Dog announced on Wednesday that Horie has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Horie took a PCR test in advance of an event on Monday and tested positive on the next day. He is asymptomatic and is receiving treatment at home under the guidance of the health center. Horie will not attend the "Hana Doll* -INCOMPLICA- A...
YOASOBI Duo's Ikura Diagnosed With COVID-19
Duo cancels Fuji Rock Festival appearance this Friday
― Japanese pop duo YOASOBI announced on Monday that the duo's singer-songwriter Ikura tested positive for COVID-19 last Friday after taking a PCR test. The duo canceled their appearance at the Fuji Rock Festival this Friday. In addition, the duo's appearance at the Rock in Japan Festival on August 6 will depend on whether Ikura has recovered and f...
Voice Actress Rie Takahashi Diagnosed With COVID-19
Voice actress tested positive on Thursday
― The official website for talent management agency 81 Produce announced on Friday that voice actress Rie Takahashi tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. The agency explained that Takahashi had been in close contact with an infected individual on Tuesday, but tested negative during a PCR test on that day. When Takahashi became slightly feverish on Thursda...
Scandal Rock Band Cancels Rest of N. American Tour After 3 Members' COVID-19 Diagnosis
Band cancels concerts in Chicago, Vancouver, Seattle, Anaheim, Dallas
― The official Twitter account for the band Scandal announced on Tuesday that it has canceled the remainder of its North American concert tour after band members Tomomi Ogawa, Mami Sasazaki, and Rina Suzuki all tested positive for COVID-19, and band member Haruna Ono having throat pain. The band had five remaining concerts in its t...
Laid-Back Camp Voice Actress Yumiri Hanamori Diagnosed With COVID-19
Voice actress did not attend Laid-Back Camp film's stage greeting event on Sunday
― The official Twitter account for the anime of Afro's Yurucamp (Yurukyan△, Laid-Back Camp Δ) manga announced on Sunday that voice actress Yumiri Hanamori tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, and did not attend the stage greeting event for the Eiga Yurukyan△ (Laid-Back Camp Movie) anime film on Sunday alongside her f...
Official HiGE DANdism Band's Satoshi Fujihara Diagnosed With COVID-19
Fujihara will not attend planned TV appearances this week
― The official website for pop band Official HiGE DANdism announced on Sunday that vocalist and pianist Satoshi Fujihara was diagnosed with COVID-19. Fujihara is currently stable with only mild symptoms, and is focusing on recovering while staying at home, under the guidance of healthcare professionals. The band's three other members also took...
Ranking of Kings Anime's 2 Main Leads Minami Hinata, Ayumu Murase Diagnosed With COVID-19
Anime's event on Sunday canceled
― The talent agency Axl One announced on Thursday that the Ranking of Kings anime's lead voice actress Minami Hinata (Boji) had tested positive for COVID-19 after feeling unwell with a fever. As a result, she canceled her appearance on the anime's "Special Event ~Summer Festival" on Sunday. The agency VIMS then reported on Friday that the anime's lead voice actor Ayum...
Spirited Away Stage Play Cancels 5 More Days After COVID-19 Cases Including Co-Lead Mone Kamishiraishi
Kamishiraishi also starred in Makoto Shinkai's anime film your name., Chihayafuru, L-DK
― The official website of actress and singer Mone Kamishiraishi announced on Tuesday that she had been diagnosed with COVID-19. She is undergoing medical treatment and follow-up observation on the advice of medical professionals. Also on Tuesday, the staff of the Spirited Away stage play announced that they were c...
Spirited Away Stage Play Cancels Shows After Romi Park's COVID-19 Diagnosis
Voice of Fullmetal Alchemist's Ed shares Yubaba/Zeniba roles in play
― The talent agency Production LAL announced on Saturday that voice actress and stage actress Romi Park has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The staff of the Spirited Away stage play then announced that they were cancelling that day's noon and 5:00 p.m. performances due to at least one COVID-19 diagnosis among the people involved in th...
Voice Actor Subaru Kimura Diagnosed With COVID-19
Doraemon, Hypnosis Mic's Kimura had symptoms of fever, fatigue on Tuesday
― Talent agency Atomic Monkey announced on Wednesday that voice actor Subaru Kimura has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Kimura had symptoms of a fever and fatigue on Tuesday night, and he tested positive on a PCR test on Wednesday. His symptoms have become mild. He is currently resting and receiving medical treatment and follow-u...
Anime Expo 2022 Reinstates Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test Requirement
Event's Health & Safety update states "requirements,, guidelines are final"
― Following yesterday's announcement that attendees at the Anime Expo 2022 event would no longer be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test, staff updated the event's Health & Safety guidelines on Thursday stating proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will in fact be required....
Anime Expo 2022 to No Longer Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test
Masks still required
― The staff of the Anime Expo 2022 event revealed that attendees will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test taken 72 hours prior to attending the event. Regardless of vaccination status, masks will be required indoors (except in designated eating areas) and will be optional outdoors. Face coverings must fit snugly and properly...
Stage Musical of Fuyumi Soryo's Cesare Manga Runs in 2023 After COVID-19 Delay
Musical runs in January-February 2023, after 3-year delay
― Kodansha announced on Thursday that the stage musical adaptation of Fuyumi Soryo's CESARE - Il Creatore che ha distrutto historical manga will run at the Meiji-za theater in Tokyo in January to February 2023. The musical was previously scheduled to run in April 2020, but was canceled due to the pandemic. A concert was instead held in July 20...
Voice Actress Maaya Uchida Returns After COVID-19 Recovery
Uchida was diagnosed on May 8
― Talent management agency I'm Enterprise announced on Tuesday that voice actress Maaya Uchida is returning to work after recovering from COVID-19. Uchida expressed on Twitter that she was happy to be back in good health and that her break was tough. Uchida was diagnosed with COVID-19 on May 8. "Uchida Maaya to Ohanashi Shimasen?," the radio program that Uchida hosts, ca...
Japan to Allow Limited Tourist Entry From U.S., Australia, Thailand, Singapore
Limited tourism activity to serve as "trial" for possible full reopening of country in June
― The Japanese government announced on Tuesday that it will begin to accept tourists from the United States, Australia, Thailand, and Singapore later this month. Tourists will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with three shots, and must only travel in fixed group tour packages so governments can ea...
Spirited Away Stage Play Cancels Some Fukuoka Shows Due to COVID-19
Actress Kanna Hashimoto tests positive for COVID-19
― Several performances of the first stage play adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away anime film have been canceled because lead actress Kanna Hashimoto (pictured on left poster below) has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Hashimoto had throat issues on Tuesday, and tested positive on a PCR test. Her symptoms are mild. Performanc...
Ace of Diamond Stage Musical Debuts in September After 2-Year COVID-19 Delay
Musical was originally scheduled for June 2020 debut
― The official website for the stage musical adaptation of Yūji Terajima's Ace of Diamond manga revealed on Sunday that the musical will now have its run at The Galaxy Theater in Tokyo from September 30 to October 10. The musical was originally scheduled to run in June 2020, but was delayed due to COVID-19. Akira Yamazaki is directing and writing t...
Voice Actress Maaya Uchida Diagnosed With COVID-19
Uchida's radio program suspends May 9, May 16 episodes
― Talent management agency I'm Enterprise announced on Sunday that voice actress Maaya Uchida has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Uchida took a PCR test the other day, and she ended up testing positive on Sunday. The official Twitter account for "Uchida Maaya to Ohanashi Shimasen?," the radio program that Uchida hosts, also announced on Sunday that...
Japan Considers Entry to Foreign Tourists
Country to increase number of daily entrants
― According to Fuji News Network, Japan may open its borders to small groups of fully vaccinated foreign tourists as early as this month. The Japanese government will make a decision on lifting the ban on tourist visas in two weeks. By that time, there will be more information regarding COVID-19 infection rates during the country's recent Golden Week holid...
Japan to Ease Foreign Travel Restrictions Further in June
Panel of experts review response to COVID-19
― Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida revealed in his speech in London on Thursday that Japan will ease foreign travel COVID-19 restrictions further in June. He stated, "We have now eased border control measures significantly, with the next easing taking place in June, when Japan will introduce a smoother entry process similar to that of other G7 members...
Nana Mizuki Returns to Work After Recovering From COVID-19
Mizuki tested positive in April
― The agency StarCrew announced that singer and voice actress Nana Mizuki is returning to work on Monday after recovering from the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). She has been recuperating under the guidance of health care professionals. StarCrew had announced on April 23 that Mizuki tested positive for COVID-19. Mizuki's Twitter account had stated that she did not...
STU48 Idols' Concert Canceled After 13 Members Diagnosed With COVID-19
5th anniversary concert was slated for Tuesday
― The official website for AKB48 sister group STU48 announced on Sunday that the group is canceling its fifth anniversary concert on Tuesday in Hiroshima after 13 of the group's members were diagnosed with COVID-19. All the idols are receiving medical care according to health care professionals. The idols who contracted COVID-19 include: Mitsuki Imamura,...
Voice Actor Takahiro Sakurai Diagnosed With COVID-19
Berserk's Griffith, Demon Slayer's Giyu had fever on Monday
― Talent agency Intention announced on Wednesday that voice actor Takahiro Sakurai has been diagnosed with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Sakurai had symptoms of a fever on Monday, and he ended up testing positive at a medical institution. Sakurai is currently receiving medical treatment at home. Sakurai's numerous voice roles inclu...
Voice Actress, Singer Nana Mizuki Tests Positive for COVID-19
Mizuki currently has no fever, symptoms are stable
― The agency StarCrew announced on Saturday that singer and voice actress Nana Mizuki has tested positive for COVID-19. The agency said Mizuki is recuperating under the guidance of health care professionals. Mizuki's Twitter account stated she currently does not have a fever and her symptoms are stable. Mizuki is a prolific singer and voice actress. ...
Angela Vocalist Cancels Appearance Due to Suspected Case of COVID-19, 2 hololive VTubers Test Positive for COVID-19
Houshou Marine, Ookami Mio tested positive for COVID-19 in last week
― The official website for the musical duo Angela announced on Friday that vocalist Atsuko canceled a guest performance on Sayaka Sasaki's "SAYAKAVER. LIVE triangle" concert on Sunday due to Atsuko having a "suspected" case of COVID-19. The website did not confirm if Atsuko had taken a COVID-19 test. The angela duo includes keyboard...
Voice Actresses Nanami Yamashita, Yū Serizawa Diagnosed With COVID-19
Serizawa's i☆Ris idol group also cancels Saitama concert on April 16
― Talent management agency 81 Produce revealed on Monday and Tuesday that voice actresses Nanami Yamashita and Yū Serizawa have both been diagnosed with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Yamashita reported being feverish and having pain in the throat last Friday, while Serizawa reported the same on Saturday. Yamashita tested p...
Production Company Doga Kobo Temporarily Closes Due to Staff Diagnosed with COVID-19
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie anime's staff discussing how to handle broadcasts
― The official website for the anime of Keigo Maki's romantic comedy manga Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie (Kawaii Dake Ja Nai Shikimori-san) announced on Friday that the anime's production company Doga Kobo has been temporarily closed due to rapid increase in staff members diagnosed with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19...
Voice Actress/Singer Kana Hanazawa Diagnosed With COVID-19, Cancels Concert (Updated)
Hanazawa had sore throat on April 5
― Talent agency Office Osawa announced on Thursday that voice actress and singer Kana Hanazawa has been diagnosed with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). She had a sore throat on the evening of April 5, so she took a PCR test and ended up testing positive. She will receive treatment according to the guidelines of the health center. Her "Hanazawa Kana Live 2022...
Voice Actor Ryusei Nakao Diagnosed With COVID-19
Voice of Dragon Ball Z's Frieza had slight fever, cough
― Talent agency 81 Produce announced on Monday that voice actor Ryusei Nakao has been diagnosed with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Nakao had a slight fever and cough on Saturday morning, so he took a PCR test. He tested positive on Sunday. He is undergoing medical treatment at home, and he is receiving guidance from the health center. ...
Weaver Band to Break Up Next February
Band performed theme songs for Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches, Sagrada Reset anime
― Rock band Weaver announced on their official website on Sunday that they will disband on February 26, 2023, after 18 years of activity. The band will have their last live performances at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 11, and at Kobe Kokusai Kaikankokusai Hall on February 26. The band explained that the current COVI...
12 Nogizaka46 Idol Group Members Diagnosed With COVID-19
12 members tested positive over past 3 days
― The official website for the Nogizaka46 idol group announced on Thursday that 12 group members have been diagnosed with COVID-19. The 12 members are Iroha Okuda, Saya Kanagawa, Yuri Kitagawa, Kaede Satō, Rika Satō, Reno Nakamura, Runa Hayashi, Miyu Matsuo, Mio Yakubo, Rena Yamazaki, Ayano-Christie Yoshida, and Maaya Wada. The site explained that Rena Yama...
Tokyo Revengers Manga Takes 1-Week Break After Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
― This year's 17th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine revealed on Wednesday that Ken Wakui's Tokyo Revengers manga will not appear in the magazine's next issue, due to some difficulties in the manga's production after a staff member for the manga tested positive COVID-19. The manga will return in the magazine's 19th issue. Wakui launched the manga in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine in Marc...
Japan to Let COVID-19 Quasi-State of Emergency End Nationwide on Monday
New infection rates are less than 50% of peak
― Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday that the Japanese government will end the COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency in all 18 prefectures where it is still active next Monday as scheduled. Kishida explained that there is "a clear downward trend" in hospital bed occupancy rates, and that new infection rates have gone down by more tha...
Voice Actor Nobuhiko Okamoto Resumes Work Activities
Voice of My Hero Academia's Bakugo is asymptomatic
― Talent management agency Pro Fit announced on Thursday that voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto has been diagnosed with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Okamoto took a PCR test on Tuesday and confirmed positive on Wednesday. He is currently asymptomatic and is being treated at home under the health center's guidance. Talent agency I'm Enterprise an...
Singer milet Delays 2 Concerts Due to Band Member's COVID-19 Diagnosis
Singer, other band members, staff are currently in good health
― The official website of singer-songwriter milet announced on Saturday that she is delaying two concerts next week due to the COVID-19 diagnosis of a backing band member. The band member reported feeling unwell on Saturday, and thus took a PCR test that came back positive. The website emphasized that milet herself, the other backing band...
Uma-Musume Event's Live-Viewing Canceled Due to COVID-19
Live-viewing was scheduled for March 5-6
― The official website for Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby series announced on Thursday that the fourth "Special Dreamers!!" event's live-viewing in Tokyo has been canceled due to the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation. The live-viewing was scheduled for March 5-6. The staff will refund all purchased tickets and announce more details at a later date...
Tokyo, Osaka, 16 Other Prefectures Extend COVID-19 Quasi-State of Emergency
Daily cap of people entering Japan to increase from 5,000 to 7,000 on March 14
― Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confirmed on Thursday that the Japanese government will extend the quasi-state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka, and 16 more of the 31 prefectures under the current anti-COVID-19 measures. These prefectures will remain under the quasi-state of emergency until March 21. The government cit...
Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary Film Delayed From Summer Release
Film based on A.F. Harrold, Emily Gravett's novel
― The official website for Studio Ponoc's anime film adaptation of A.F. Harrold and Emily Gravett's The Imaginary novel announced on Wednesday the studio has delayed the film due to "new challenges" stemming from the film's production methods and the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement did not reveal a new release date for the film. The film was origi...
Nintendo Tokyo Store Temporarily Closes Due to 3 Staffers' COVID-19 Diagnosis
Staffers previously worked on February 23, 26, 27
― The official Twitter account and website for the Nintendo Tokyo Store announced on Tuesday that the store temporarily closing starting on Wednesday because three of its staffers have been diagnosed with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The staffers' previous working days were February 23, 26, and 27. A specialized company will disinfect and c...
Tamayura Franchise's Event Delayed Again Due to COVID-19
Tamayura Alumni Association event was already delayed from October 10 last year to April 24
― The official Twitter account for the Tamayura franchise announced on Saturday that the Tamayura Alumni Association event, which was scheduled for April 24, has been delayed to an as-yet unspecified date due to the COVID-19 situation in Japan. The event was originally scheduled for October 10 last year, but i...
Voice Actors Nobuhiko Okamoto, Saori Ōnishi Diagnosed with COVID-19
Voice of My Hero Academia's Bakugo is asymptomatic
― Talent management agency Pro Fit announced on Thursday that voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto has been diagnosed with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Okamoto took a PCR test on Tuesday and confirmed positive on Wednesday. He is currently asymptomatic and is being treated at home under the health center's guidance. Talent agency I'm Enterprise an...
CDC Study on COVID-19: 'Evidence of Widespread Transmission Was Not Identified' at Anime NYC
Study used test results of 4,560 attendees, which found 2.6% tested positive for COVID-19
― The New York Times reported on Thursday that according to a study released on the same day by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “evidence of widespread transmission [of COVID-19] during the [Anime NYC] event was not identified.” The study relied on test result data from 4,560 Anime NYC...
Voice Actor Kishō Taniyama Diagnosed With COVID-19
Downtown comedy duo's Hitoshi Matsumoto, 2 Frederic band members also tested positive
― The agency Ken Production announced on Saturday that voice actor Kishō Taniyama tested positive for the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Taniyama felt unwell on February 16 so he took a PCR test that came back positive. He is currently undergoing treatment as directed by medical professionals. Taniyama added th...
Aki Misato Delays Concert After COVID-19 Diagnosis
Misato's fever has subsided
― Singer Aki Misato and talent agency Highway Star announced on Friday that Misato has been diagnosed with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and is postponing her "Aki Misato Live MISATO COLLECTION 2022 ~with DJ CaptainGussy & You~" concert. Misato's fever and symptoms have subsided. The concert was originally scheduled for February 26. Highway Star will announce the ...
Live-Action Usogui Film's Opening Scene Posted Online
Film opened on February 11
― Warner Bros. Japan began streaming a video featuring the opening scene from the live-action film of Toshio Sako's Usogui (The Lie Eater) manga on Friday. The scene shows Madarame (Ryūsei Yokohama) making a bet with Sōichi Kiruma (Kaito Sakurai) to become the head of the Kakerō organization, with a bet that a plane will fly overhead within an hour. Kiruma's lackeys enginee...
Japan to Ease Entry Restrictions for Foreign Non-Tourists in March
17 prefectures extend quasi-state of emergency to March 6, 5 more to end quasi-SOE on Sunday
― Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Thursday that Japan will begin easing its COVID-19 entry restrictions for foreign students and business travelers (if they have sponsors) next month. In addition, it will increase the number of people (Japanese and foreign nationals combined) who are allowe...
Hell's Paradise's Yūji Kaku Reveals COVID-19 Recovery, Break Next Week for Ayashimon Manga
Manga creator reveals he has fully recovered from COVID-19
― Manga creator Yūji Kaku revealed on Twitter on Monday that he was recently diagnosed with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Kaku said his recuperation period is already over, and he has completely recovered. He added however that while he was recovering, he was unable to continue working, and so there will be no chapter of his Ayashim...
Actress/Singer Moeka Koizumi Diagnosed With COVID-19 But Is Asymptomatic
Voice actress, singer known for Revue Starlight's Nana Daiba, Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club's Shioriko Mifune
― Talent management agency Amuse announced on Thursday that actress and singer Moeka Koizumi has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Koizumi took a PCR test on Wednesday, which yielded a positive result on the same day. She is currently asymptomatic, and is not suffering from a fever,...
Japan Extends Quasi-State of Emergency to March 6 in 13 Prefectures
Expands quasi-state of emergency to Kochi prefecture
― The Japanese government is planning to extend the current quasi-state of emergency for 13 prefectures to March 6 because case numbers remain high for the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). It was originally scheduled to end on Sunday. Japan will also expand this quasi-state of emergency to Kochi prefecture on Saturday. Kochi requested to be adde...
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