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News Roundup: Sept. 30-Oct. 6

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Kodansha announced at New York Comic Con that it has licensed several manga, including shoujo and josei manga such as Frau Faust by Kore Yamazaki (The Ancient Magus’ Bride), Waiting for Spring by Anashin, Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight by Rin Mikimoto, Kigurumi Defense Squad by Lily Hoshino, and Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty by Mei Morino. Check out the full list of licensed titles on Kodansha’s website.

Yuri!! On ICE

Yuri!! On ICE

Crunchyroll/Funimation has picked up Yuri!!! On ICE for its fall lineup. The anime started airing on the streaming site, Wednesday. Other anime licensed for view includesAll Out!!! (most well-known for anime visuals of shapely butts) and Kiss Him, Not Me.

Uta no Prince Sama

Uta no Prince Sama

Hulu will be streaming Uta no Prince-Sama: Legend Star. The synopsis according to Crunchyroll: The competition continues as the stars and heavens collide to determine who will open for the Triple S International sporting event. As QUARTET NIGHT and STARISH finish their last act, HEAVENS hijacks the competition, putting the other groups into a flurry of confusion. With a three-way tie, QUARTET NIGHT suggests an idea which propels these three groups to aim for a new stage, leaving HEAVENS with a need for revenge.

Gakuen Handsome

Gakuen Handsome

Crunchyroll is streaming Gakuen Handsome starting Monday.

Fukumenkei Noise

Fukumenkei Noise

Viz Media has licensed Fukumenkei Noise by Ryoko Fukuyama. The first manga will be released March 2017. The manga is also receiving a live-action film. According to Viz Media: “A girl who loves to sing, Nino Arisugawa experiences her first heart wrenching goodbye when her beloved childhood friend, Momo, moves away. And after Nino befriends Yuzu, a music composer, she experiences another sad parting! With music as their common ground and only outlet, how will unrequited love play out? Since both boys promised Nino that they will find her one day through her singing, she holds on to that hope and continues to reach out with her voice. Now in high school, Nino serendipitously reunites with Yuzu, but she yearns to see Momo again…”

Sanrio Boys Project

Sanrio Boys Project

The Sanrio Boys multimedia project is releasing their first single called Fun! Fantastic Girl! Nov. 16. The group is composed of high school-aged boys who like Sanrio characters.

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