Checkpoint: Shana 3, Project MP, Cross Days

Browsing through some alternative anime news sources tonight, I noticed several worthy stories that we missed at the time. And since - amazingly - we seem to be up-to-date with everything else this week (and I have too much time on my hands), let's backtrack a bit...

- First off, shame on us for missing the juicy rumour about a new Shakugan no Shana anime. Though still unconfirmed, a 3rd season featuring the tsundere loli Shana is said to be quite likely, according to what was said at Dengeki Bunko's Fall Festival. Sure hope so!

- The gag comedy light novels Project MP will be getting a TV anime adaptation scheduled for 2009, along with a manga serialized in Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine starting this autumn. Pictured below are the light novels' 2 volumes published so far.


- Tetsuan Birdy Decode: 02 is the new title announced for the anime series' 2nd season, which was at some point titled Tetsuwan Birdy Decode: D. Begins in January 2009.

- And finally, 0verflow - makers of the game that spawned the controversial bad-ending School Days anime series - are now working on another game sequel, called Cross Days. This announcement is also quite old, but nevertheless worth catching up with, in the hopes of one day seeing a Cross Days anime... and more nice boats. Website here, early game details on San'Plex. Night'oh.