#717: That Wasn't Supposed to Happen.

About this episode

The episode discusses various anime and manga news, including new releases and events.

Sephiroth wants you to buy beer, Love Live brings a new 3DCG musical for a limited November run, and Toei Animation opens a game division and launches with 3 titles! Also, My Hero Academia in concert sets US tour dates, a permanent Square Enix cafe to open in LA, and Crunchyroll is not even in the top 3 for anime streaming worldwide! Meanwhile in Japan, a Buddhist priest was arrested for using a found health card, and Tokyo's City Hall dress code change leaves everyone a little short...

Topics covered

• anime news
• manga updates
• event announcements
• streaming services
• cultural events

Keywords

• Sephiroth
• Love Live
• Toei Animation
• My Hero Academia
• Crunchyroll
• Square Enix
• Tokyo
• anime streaming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Love Live, Toei Animation, Square Enix, Crunchyroll

Books & works: My Hero Academia

Places: LA, Tokyo

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