Otakuusa Magazine

Otaku USA is a magazine released every two months by Sovereign Media. It explores different aspects of the "otaku" culture, including anime, manga, video games, cosplay, and Japanese pop music, all from an American viewpoint. Initially, each issue came with a DVD that included three anime episodes, but this feature was discontinued in 2009. Additionally, the magazine stopped including double-sided posters starting with the February 2010 issue.

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Alice in Wonderland Anime Film Reveals Trailer, Cast Members

2 days ago | otakuusamagazine.com | Matt Schley

Alice in Wonderland Anime Film Reveals Trailer, Cast Members by June 3, 2025 Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland-, the upcoming anime film from studio P.A. Works based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland adventures, has just revealed some new cast members and a fresh trailer. Let’s take a look.
ChaO Anime Film Licensed by Gkids for North America

2 days ago | otakuusamagazine.com | Matt Schley

ChaO Anime Film Licensed by Gkids for North America by June 3, 2025 ChaO, the new anime film by Studio 4°C, is headed to North America via everyone’s favorite kiddos. Gkids has licensed the rights to the film, which is premiering at Annecy later this month. Here’s how the kids describe the film:From acclaimed Japanese animation production house Studio 4°C comes a wild romantic comedy and true “fish out of water” story.
Osananajimi to wa LoveCome ni Naranai Anime Drops Teaser Visual

3 days ago | otakuusamagazine.com | Matt Schley

Osananajimi to wa LoveCome ni Naranai Anime Drops Teaser Visual by June 2, 2025 The anime adaptation of Osananajimi to wa LoveCome ni Naranai, based on the manga by Shinya Misu, doesn’t hit screens until 2026, but the hype train is slowly building up steam. Today we’ve got a fresh teaser visual for the series showing off the series’ heroines.
88-Year-Old Masako Nozawa Takes Over Anpanman Role from 90-Year-Old Hisako Kyōda

1 week ago | otakuusamagazine.com | Matt Schley

88-Year-Old Masako Nozawa Takes Over Anpanman Role from 90-Year-Old Hisako Kyōda by May 28, 2025 It’s the end of an era for Japan’s long-running children’s show Anpanman. Voice actor Hisako Kyōda, who plays the character Omusubiman, is retiring at the age of 90. Replacing the 90-year-old Kyōda in the role is none other than Masako Nozawa, the legendary voice behind roles like Goku in Dragon Ball and Tetsuro in Galaxy Express 999.
Shinichiro Watanabe Memoir Covers Cowboy Bebop, Favorite Albums, More

1 week ago | otakuusamagazine.com | Matt Schley

Shinichiro Watanabe Memoir Covers Cowboy Bebop, Favorite Albums, More by May 28, 2025 Polish up your Japanese reading skills, kids, because this one is going to be one to pick up. Shinichiro Watanabe, the legendary director behind Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo and currently Lazarus, has released a memoir covering his entire career.
BADGIRL Character Trailer Highlights Atori and Rura

1 week ago | otakuusamagazine.com | Joseph Luster

BADGIRL Character Trailer Highlights Atori and Rura by May 28, 2025 Last month we got a look at Yu Yutani and Suzu Suzukaze in the BADGIRL anime, and now another two-for-one character trailer has arrived. This one is all about Atori Mizutori, voiced by Nina Hanamiya, and Rura Ruriha, voiced by Muharu Hanai. You’ll also catch a sample of character voice unit Tenrogun performing “Kanojo no ‘Modern’…” in the video below.
VIZ Media Licenses One-Punch Man Season 3

1 week ago | otakuusamagazine.com | Joseph Luster

VIZ Media Licenses One-Punch Man Season 3 by May 28, 2025 Details may be light at the moment, but we now know that VIZ Media has secured the license for One-Punch Man season 3. The anime adaptation of ONE and artist Yusuke Murata’s manga returns to the screen this October,Streaming availability will be announced at a later date.
Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Anime Premiere Date Set

1 week ago | otakuusamagazine.com | Joseph Luster

Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Anime Premiere Date Set by May 28, 2025 A premiere date has been locked in for the Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi anime. As revealed during a recent livestream, the adaptation of Aya Hirakawa’s manga will kick off its broadcast in Japan on July 9, following an advance screening on June 21.
Ranma 1/2 Actors to Join Season 2 Advanced Screening, Live Dubbing Event

1 week ago | otakuusamagazine.com | Danica Davidson

Ranma 1/2 Actors to Join Season 2 Advanced Screening, Live Dubbing Event by May 27, 2025 We still don’t know when the second season of the new Ranma ½ anime will debut, but it will offer a little sneak peek next month! That’s because on June 22, the movie theater Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo is giving an advanced screening for a lucky few.
Japan Has New Rules on What You Can and Can't Name Your Baby

1 week ago | otakuusamagazine.com | Danica Davidson

Japan Has New Rules on What You Can and Can’t Name Your Baby by May 27, 2025 In Oshi no Ko, Ai Hoshino gives her kids “kirakira” names — Aquamarine and Ruby. Kirakira can be translated as sparkly, shiny, or glittery, and these are unusual names that employ kanji in an irregular way.