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Trigun Stargaze Anime Reveals Revised Staff, Visual, 2026 Premiere
Masako Sato directs anime at Orange, with Look Back's Kiyotaka Oshiyama designing characters
― The official website for the Trigun Stampede anime revealed the staff, a new visual, and the 2026 premiere date for Trigun Stargaze, the previously announced "final phase" of the series set 2.5 years after the end of Trigun Stampede. Masako Sato (Anima Yell!, Haikyu!! To The Top) is directing the anime at O...
Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Spring 2025 Season
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Witch Watch, Fire Force Season 3, more
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it is streaming the following anime (dub languages streaming at later date in parentheses) for the spring 2025 season: March 30 The Unaware Atelier Meister (Kanchigai no Atelier Meister: Eiyū Party no Moto Zatsuyō-Gakari ga, Jitsu wa Sentō Igai ga SSS Rank Datta to Iu Yoku Aru Hanashi, Engli...
New Yaiba Anime Unveils Additional Cast
Series casts Atsushi Miyauchi, Rina Satō, Kimiko Saitō, more
― This year's 16th issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday revealed more cast for Shin Samurai-den YAIBA, the new television anime of Detective Conan creator Gōshō Aoyama's Yaiba manga: Atsushi Miyauchi as Raizō Mine Rina Satō as Shizuka Mine Kimiko Saitō as Fuji Mine Takeharu Onishi as Gerozaemon Geroda Shūhei Sakaguchi as Kumo Otoko (M...
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Anime's 2nd Teaser Announces Cast, Staff, 2026 Debut
Takeo Ōtsuka, Shion Wakayama, Natsuko Abe star in GoHands anime
― The official website for the television anime of Brocco Lee's manga adaptation of Nekoko's The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System (Tsuihō Sareta Tensei Jū Kishi wa Game Chishiki de Musō Suru) light novel series posted the anime's main cast, staff, second teaser promotional video, and 2026 premiere on Wednesday. The anime ...
Your Forma Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast, 9Lana's Ending Song
Koichi Yamadera, Tomokazu Sugita, Jun Fukuyama, Hisako Tōjō cast in April 2 series
― Anime distributor REMOW unveiled four more cast members and the second promotional video for the television anime of Mareho Kikuishi and Tsubata Nozaki's Your Forma science-fiction crime suspense light novel series on Wednesday. The video announces and previews the ending theme song "NEO-LUDDITE" by artist 9Lana. The...
I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? Anime's 2nd Part Unveils More Cast, Ending Song
Mayu Sagara, Yurie Kozakai join anime's cast in 2nd part
― The official website for the television anime of Yakitomato and Kotatsu's I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? (NEET Kunoichi to Nazeka Dōsei Hajimemashita) manga revealed on Wednesday the new key visual, additional cast, and the April 5 premiere of the anime's second cours (quarter of a year). The anime's staff also revealed the new endi...
Let's Go Karaoke!/Captivated, by You Anime Reveals July Debut
Cast member Shinnosuke Tokudome, 1st promo video for Let's Go Karaoke! also revealed
― The staff for the television anime of Yama Wayama's Let's Go Karaoke! (Karaoke Iko!) manga and Captivated, by You (Muchū sa, Kimi ni.) manga revealed the first promotional video and new cast member for Let's Go Karaoke! on Wednesday. The video also announces both anime's July premiere. Shinnosuke Tokudome will voic...
King of Prism -Your Endless Call- Anime Film's Teaser Announces New Cast
Satsuki Nakayama voices new, mysterious character Ai Kannazuki
― The official website for the King of Prism -Your Endless Call- Miinna Kirameki! Prism☆Tours film, the latest work in the King of Prism anime franchise, revealed its teaser trailer, story, and new cast member on Wednesday. The video also reveals and previews a new song titled "Lovepara! -Endless Love,Love-" performed by the SePTENTRION u...
Sung Hoo Park's Bullet/Bullet Anime Reveals Cast, July 16 Net Debut in Teaser
Marina Inoue voices anime's protagonist Gear
― Point Set revealed the main cast, key visual, teaser promotional video, and July 16 premiere of director Sung Hoo Park's original anime series Bullet/Bullet on Wednesday. The anime stars (Some character name romanizations are not confirmed): Top row in image above: Marina Inoue as Gear, a boy who works at a junk shop and runs a "theft business" to take b...
See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Anime Casts Saori Hayami, Jun Fukuyama
Hayami, Fukuyama play classmate, social game character
― Kadokawa announced two more cast members for the television anime of Shinichirō Nariie's See You Tomorrow at the Food Court (Food Court de, Mata Ashita.) manga on Wednesday: Saori Hayami as Saitō, Wada's classmate who takes her time putting on makeup after arriving at school Jun Fukuyama as Duke Abel, a character from the social game Wada plays...
Yōhei Kameyama's Milky☆Highway CG Anime Short Gets Sequel in July
Momoko Terasawa, Anna Nagase star in Milky☆Subway sequel
― Animator Yōhei Kameyama announced Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express (Ginga Tokkyū Milky☆Subway), a sequel to his Milky☆Highway CG anime short, on Wednesday. The sequel will debut on television and streaming in July. Kameyama streamed a trailer for the new anime: The sequel sees Chiharu and Makina doing community service after being t...
Crunchyroll Adds Sk8 the Infinity Extra Part OVA, Hiwou War Chronicles
4-part OVA shipped on Wednesday in Japan
― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it is streaming the new original video anime (OVA) Sk8 the Infinity Extra Part worldwide excluding China and Japan. Crunchyroll also added BONES' 2000-2001 anime Hiwou War Chronicles for streaming worldwide excluding Japan. Aniplex of America streamed an English-subtitled version of the promotional video for Sk8 the Infi...
Live-Action Ya Boy Kongming! Film's New Clip Previews Utaha's Singing
Wednesday's Campanella member Utaha performs insert song "again and again" as shin
― The staff for Ya Boy Kongming! the Movie, the live-action film of Yuto Yotsuba and Ryō Ogawa's Ya Boy Kongming! (Paripi Kōmei) manga, revealed a new clip from the film. The clip showcases the in-story character shin (played by Wednesday's Campanella member Utaha) performing the insert song "again and again." Singer-s...
A New Dawn Film Casts Miyu Irino, Takashi Okabe
Voices of male lead Keitarō's family in 1st feature by Makoto Shinkai's collaborator Yoshitoshi Shinomiya
― The staff for A New Dawn (Hana Rokushō ga Akeru Hi ni), illustrator and director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya's first feature film, revealed two new cast members on Wednesday. Miyu Irino (left) plays Sentarō Tatewaki, Keitarō's older brother and Kaoru's childhood friend, and Takashi Okabe (right) makes...
Tabekko Dōbutsu Anime Film Reveals Theme Song in Main Trailer Video
Travis Japan boy band performs "Would You Like One?" theme song
― The staff for the Tabekko Dōbutsu THE MOVIE film based on the Tabekko Dōbutsu brand of animal-shaped butter biscuits revealed the film's main trailer and visual on Tuesday. The video reveals and previews the theme song "Would You Like One?" by boy band Travis Japan. The film will open on May 1 at Shinjuku Wald 9, along with other theat...
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Film Streams 9 Minute Clip With Both English/Japanese Dubs
Film debuts digitally in U.S. on Tuesday
― Warner Bros. began streaming on Tuesday a nine minute clip of Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, its new Batman Ninja CG anime film, in both English and Japanese with English subtitles (English dub starts at beginning of video, Japanese dub starts at about 8:51 below): The film premieres digitally in the U.S. on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, ...
Mumei no Jinsei Film's Trailer Announces 10 More Cast Members
"Lawless Love" indie animator Ryuya Suzuki's 1st feature is produced by ON-GAKU: Our Sound's Kenji Iwaisawa
― The official website for Mumei no Jinsei (Nameless Life), the first feature anime film from independent anime director Ryuya Suzuki, posted the film's full trailer on Tuesday. The trailer features the film's main visual and announces 10 more members of the main cast: The cast members (compose...
A Wild Last Boss Appeared! Anime Reveals 5 More Cast Members
Yukina Shutō, Hisako Tōjō, Naoya Uchida, Mika Kanai, Kokoro Omori cast in October series
― The staff for the television anime of Firehead and YahaKo's A Wild Last Boss Appeared! light novel series revealed five more cast members and the anime's second visual on Tuesday. The newly announced cast members are: Yukina Shutō as Aries Hisako Tōjō as Libra Naoya Uchida as Aigokeros Mika Kanai as Parthenos K...
Laid-Back Camp Creator Afro's mono Anime Debuts on April 12
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The staff for the anime of Afro's mono four-panel manga announced on Monday the anime's April 12 premiere on the Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, BS11, and AT-X channels at 24:00 JST (effectively, April 13 at 12 midnight or April 12 at 11:00 a.m. EDT). The anime will also stream simultaneously on the Abema and d Anime Store streaming services in Japan. MBS and Yamanashi Broadcasting System will al...
New Cat's Eye Anime Unveils Teaser, Cast, Staff, September Debut
Mikako Komatsu, Ami Koshimizu, Yumiri Hanamori star in Liden Films anime
― Disney+ Japan revealed the main cast, staff, teaser trailer, and September premiere (exclusively on Disney+'s "Star" brand in Japan) for the new anime of Tsukasa Hōjō's Cat's Eye manga on Tuesday. Disney+ also revealed the anime's two teaser visuals: The anime stars: Mikako Komatsu as Hitomi Kisugi
Ami Koshimizu as Rui Kisugi
...
Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! TV Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, July Debut
Shunsuke Takeuchi, Marika Tachibana star in OLM Team Yoshioka anime
― The official website for the television anime of Yūki Kimikawa's Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! (Tsuihōsha Shokudō e Yōkoso!) light novel series revealed the anime's main cast, staff, and July premiere in its teaser promotional video on Tuesday. The anime will star: Shunsuke Takeuchi as Dennis Marika Tachibana as Atelier Jōji...
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra Anime's Teaser Announces More Cast, Staff, July Debut
Kaori Maeda, Kanon Takao join cast of Maho Film anime
― Happinet unveiled a teaser promotional video and key visual for the television anime of Fehu Kazuno's Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin (Isekai Mokushiroku Mynoghra: Hametsu no Bunmei de Hajimeru Sekai Seifuku) isekai fantasy light novel series on Tuesday. The teaser reveals more cast members, the s...
The Dinner Table Detective Anime Adds Kunitachi City Mascots
Yui Horie, Satoshi Nakao, Taichi Takeda, Kōsuke Echigoya voice mascots as part of anime's collaboration
― The official website for the television anime of Tokuya Higashigawa's The Dinner Table Detective (Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de) novel series announced on Monday its collaboration with the city of Kunitachi, which is the setting of the story. As part of the collaboration, the city's real-life masc...
Producer: Mamoru Oshii's 'Ghost in the Shell 3' Idea Can't Be Made Until 2nd Film Breaks Even
Production I.G co-founder Mitsuhisa Ishikawa: Oshii's idea ties into Innocence
― Production I.G co-founder and producer Mitsuhisa Ishikawa spoke about the hypothetical "Ghost in the Shell 3" film concept during the showing of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence at the Niigata International Animation Film Festival on Saturday. Near the end of his talk, Ishikawa stated a sequel to Innocence could be made ...
Transformers: Wild King Anime Shorts Launch on March 26
Franchise's 1st anime series produced primarily in Japan in a decade
― Takara Tomy announced with a teaser video on Tuesday that it is producing Transformers: Wild King, a new Transformers net series of short anime that will begin streaming on Takara Tomy's YouTube channel on March 26. The series will have 14 episodes, each running for about six minutes. Transformers: Wild King is the franchise's fir...
My Happy Marriage Season 2 ‒ Episode 24
Miyo’s driven by her regret at not returning Kiyoka’s “I love you,” but also her determination not to lose the person who made her belong.
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ SERIES FINALE
Orb begins and ends with questions that have no easy answers, and that's how it should be.
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 48
The show has some of the weirdest pacing of any show I think I have watched in the past year.
Medalist ‒ Episode 11
As much as I love the relationship between Inori and Tsukasa, it's nice to see the show can get so much out of exploring other character dynamics.
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- ‒ Episode 23
On one hand, our heroes get their big win. On the other, it's a pyrrhic victory.
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 10
I’ve never seen another show pull it off quite the same way, swinging wildly between moods and still coming off as sincere.
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 ‒ Episode 22
We can finally see Kakure Meme in all her glory. Or not see her, as it were.
Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter Anime's Teaser Unveils July Debut
Anime will reveal 4 new cast, characters starting on April 6
― Gree unveiled the teaser promotional video and July premiere for the television anime of Riku Nanano and illustrator cura's Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter (Kōjo Denka no Kateikyōshi) light novel series on Monday. The anime's staff also announced that it will reveal the cast for new characters for four consecutive weeks starting on A...
Tasokare Hotel ‒ Episode 11
To this episode's credit, its title is “Handguns and Hell,” and that's exactly what it delivers.
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! ‒ SERIES FINALE
We did it! We made it past the finish line and I feel empty.
Witchy Precure! -MIRAI DAYS- ‒ Episode 10
Joining forces with Yamoh may be risky, but it’s a chance that they have to take.
Though I Am an Inept Villainess Light Novels' TV Anime Confirmed
Mitsue Yamazaki helms anime series at Dōga Kōbō
― TOHO animation confirmed on Monday the television anime adaptation of Satsuki Nakamura's Though I Am an Inept Villainess (Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga - Sūgū Chōso Torikae Den) light novel series, and revealed the anime's main staff and teaser visual. The anime's character designer Ai Kikuchi drew the teaser visual: The novels' illustrator Y...
The Unaware Atelier Master Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast, March 30 Advance Streaming
Nobuhiko Okamoto, Saori Hayami, Mayu Yoshioka join anime's cast
― The official website for the television anime of Yōsuke Tokino's The Unaware Atelier Master (Kanchigai no Atelier Meister: Eiyū Party no Moto Zatsuyō-Gakari ga, Jitsu wa Sentō Igai ga SSS Rank Datta to Iu Yoku Aru Hanashi) light novel series revealed on Monday more cast, the anime's second promotional video, and March 30 advance stream...
Cute High Earth Defense Club Franchise Announces New TV Anime
Shinji Takamatsu returns to helm Binan Kōkō Chikyū Bōei-bu Haikara! at Studio Deen
― A teaser website opened on Monday and revealed the new Cute High Earth Defense Club (Binan Kōkō Chikyū Bōei-bu) television anime series titled Binan Kōkō Chikyū Bōei-bu Haikara!. The website also announced the new anime's staff and teaser visual. Shinji Takamatsu, the director of the anime's first three series and th...
Chikuwa Senki Manga About Alien Spy Dog Gets Anime on April 8
Tomokazu Sugita, Mayuko Kazama, Mutsuki Iwanaka, Rie Hikisaka, Shunichi Maki star in anime
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Cygames' Cycomi manga website announced on Sunday that Bubu's Chikuwa Senki ~Ore no Kawaii Chikyū Shinryaku~ (Chikuwa War Chronicles ~My Cute Invasion of Earth~) manga is inspiring a television anime adaptation that will premiere on TV Kanagawa on April 8. The ani...
Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers Anime Streams Credit-less Opening Sequence
Series debuts in Japan on April 5, with stream on Crunchyroll starting in April
― Arc System Works revealed the credit-less opening sequence for the Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers television anime on Sunday. The video previews ulma sound junction's opening theme song "AXCLUSION." Arc System Works describes the story, which takes place after Guilty Gear -Strive-:
After the decline of the once robust ...
Me & Roboco Anime Film Casts Comedian Shōhei Osada
Osada of Chocolate Planet comedy duo voices formidable enemy Dai Kanbu
― This year's 16th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday a new cast member for the upcoming Me & Roboco anime film. Shōhei Osada voices the character of the formidable enemy Dai Kanbu (Mr. Top Brass). Osada and Roboco's voice actor Shun Matsuo are the comedians behind the comedy duo Chocolate Planet. T...
Witch Watch Anime Reveals Ending Song in 2nd Promo Video
Pop-rock band Aooo performs "Mahō Spice" ending song
― This year's 16th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday the "Mahō Spice" (Magic Spice) ending theme song by pop-rock band Aooo for the television anime of Kenta Shinohara's Witch Watch manga. The second promotional video reveals and previews the ending song. The anime will premiere in Japan on April 6, and will air for...
With You and the Rain Anime Reveals 6 New Cast (Updated)
Anna Mugiho, Yōji Ueda, Mie Sonozaki, more join cast of July series
― This year's 16th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine revealed six new cast members for the television anime of Kō Nikaido's With You and the Rain (Ame to Kimi to) manga on Monday. The newly announced cast are: Anna Mugiho as You (Kimi) Yōji Ueda as Tatsuo Mie Sonozaki as Michiko Kikunosuke Toya as Teru Yumiri Hanamori as Wako...
Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga ‒ Episode 11
Last week felt like a great season finale; this episode is a sad deflation
Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 10
While there's a few good laughs here, this is a bit of a step down from last week's theatrics
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! ‒ Episodes 9-10
Similar shows may live or die based on the chemistry of their leading pair, but they only thrive when the supporting cast is just as strong.
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! 3 -Bonus Stage- Anime Confirms Guest Cast
Tetsu Inada, Manaka Iwami, Rumi Okubo, Ayako Kawasumi guest-star in "Nisemono Chūi!" episode
― Kadokawa confirms the guest cast for the "Nisemono Chūi!" (Beware of Fakes!) episode of the Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! 3 -Bonus Stage- original video anime (OVA) on Sunday. The guest cast includes: Tetsu Inada as Ozuma Manaka Iwami as Aqua Rumi Okubo as Megumi Ayako Kawasumi as Luckless The Kono ...
Gnosia TV Anime Reveals Staff, Cast, October Debut in Trailer
Chika Anzai, Ikumi Hasegawa, Akari Kitō, more star in sci-fi anime based on RPG
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of game developer Petit Depotto's Gnosia sci-fi social deduction RPG revealed in a new trailer on Sunday that the anime will debut in October. The website also revealed the show's staff and cast, as well as a new visual. The anime will star (left to right in image...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2025, Mar 5-11
After a few weeks of great results in the weekly ranking, Dr. Stone is starting to see this reflect in the cumulative! Find out how your favorite shows fared in our weekly user rankings.
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind...
Butt Detective: Star and Moon Anime Film Announces Phantom Thief Cast
Hōchū Ōtsuka, Yasuhiro Mamiya, Kumiko Watanabe, Shinya Takahashi, more co-star in March 20 film
― The staff for Eiga Oshiri Tantei: Star and Moon (Butt Detective the Movie: Star and Moon), the third anime film for the Butt Detective (Oshiri Tantei) franchise, announced the cast for the Phantom Thieves on Friday. The staff had previously announced these cast members, but had not announced which roles ...
Battle Spirits Card Game Gets New TV Anime Series
1st new TV series since 2016-2017's Battle Spirits Double Drive
― The Bandai Card Games Fest 24-25's World Tour Final round in Japan announced on Saturday that production on a new TV anime series in the Battle Spirits multimedia franchise has been green-lit. Bandai Card Games and Bandai Namco Pictures presented the following teaser: Bandai launched its original Battle Spirits trading card game in 200...
I May Be a Guild Receptionist ‒ Episode 10
Alina and Laila get ambushed by giant stacks of paperwork, and hilariously are better able to deal with an impromptu exorcism than the backlog - two kinds of cleric-al work in one night, who could have guessed?
Übel Blatt ‒ Episode 10
Has Köinzell’s appearance suddenly driven them all mad, or were the seven “heroes” just really really good at hiding their true natures before?
Mononoke The Movie: The Ashes of Rage Anime Film Review
All in all, Mononoke The Movie: The Ashes of Rage delivers another philosophical and emotional look into the lives of feudal Japanese women in the imperial harem.
― The first Mononoke film was focused on the lower rank of concubines in the imperial harem. Thematically, it was about giving up one's individuality to serve a role—and how doing so brought misery to the human soul. However, this was a fat...
From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! ‒ Episode 10
Does this mean that perhaps Anna’s mother is a secret noble? Did she run away from a privileged life to marry her baker husband?
Blue Box ‒ Episodes 22-23
I can only listen to so many ambivalent monologues from Taiki while he gazes longingly at Chinatsu as she sits open-mouthed and stares vacantly off into the distance.
Sakamoto Days Anime Adds 4 Cast Members
Yūko Kaida, Chiaki Kobayashi, Ryōta Takeuchi, Kōsuke Toriumi play Dump, Apart, Minimalist, Saw
― The staff of the television anime of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga revealed four new cast members for the anime on Saturday. The new cast members will appear in the anime's 11th episode (the final episode for the anime's first part), and include: Yūko Kaida as Dump Chiaki Kobayashi as Apart Ryōta Tak...
Momentary Lily ‒ Episodes 10-11
In which questions are asked, and answers are given.
Summer Pockets Anime Posts 2nd Promotional Video, New Visual
Anime of Visual Arts/Key's visual novel premieres on April 7
― The official website for the television anime of Visual Arts/Key's Summer Pockets visual novel posted its second promotional video and a new key visual on Saturday. The video previews Konomi Suzuki's ending theme song "Loving Moment." The anime stars: Shōya Chiba as Hairi Takahara
Konomi Kohara as Shiroha Naruse
Natsumi Takamori as Ao Sor...
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ‒ Episode 34
The one real ghost at the party is also telling us an important story.
Miho Okasaki, Toshihiko Seki Win 19th Annual Seiyū Awards
Bravern, Maaya Uchida, Fairouz Ai, Subaru Kimura, Yūichi Nakamura honored
― The organizers of the 19th Annual Seiyū Awards announced the winners on Saturday. The winners include: Best Lead Actor Award
Award for best leading performances from an actor during the year
Miho Okasaki Toshihiko Seki Best Supporting Actor Award
Award for best supporting performances from an actor during the year Hidenobu Ki...
The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Anime Casts 4 Classmates
Saki Ogasawara, Yukiyo Fujii, Hikaru Akao, Wataru Hatano join April anime
― The staff for the television anime based on Aki Shimizu's The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries (Chūzenji-sensei Mononoke Kōgiroku: Sensei ga Nazo o Toite Shimaukara.), the spinoff manga and prequel to Natsuhiko Kyōgoku's Hyakki Yakō novel series, announced four more cast members for t...
'Uglymug, Epicfighter' Anime Announces 3 Cast Members
Konomi Inagaki, Kento Shiraishi, Maaya Uchida join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Ryo Hiromatsu's Busamen Gachi Fighter (Uglymug, Epicfighter) novel announced three more cast members on Saturday: Konomi Inagaki as Seika
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Rocket Shokai, Nakashima723's Scum of the Brave Manga Gets TV Anime
OLM to animate series
― Leed Publishing announced on Saturday that writer Rocket Shokai and artist Nakashima723's Scum of the Brave (Yūsha no Kuzu) manga is getting a television anime adaptation at OLM. The anime will air on NTV and its affiliates. Rocket Shokai launched the story on the Kakuyomu website in February 2016. Update: The series is getting re-published into novel format with revisions, an...
WWWave Corporation's New OceanVeil Streaming Platform Launches; Announces Partnership with Ascendent Animation
Platform had soft launch on March 11 worldwide; partners with Ascendent Animation for English-dub titles
― WWWave Corporation's new anime streaming platform OceanVeil had a soft launch on March 11 worldwide (the platform may not be available in some countries during the soft launch), except Japan. The platform initially lists censored and uncensored WWWave titles including On a Lustful Night Mingling...
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Film Streams 'GO! Bat Phoenix' Video
Mitsuko Horie performs retro-style song for new video for film debuting in U.S. on March 18
― Warner Bros. Japan began streaming a "GO! Bat Phoenix" video on Friday for Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, Warner Bros. Japan's new Batman Ninja CG anime film. Mitsuko Horie performs the song in the video, with composition by Yugo Kanno and lyrics by Kazuki Nakashima. The film will premiere digitally in the ...
The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Anime's New Promo Video Reveals sorato's Ending Theme
Series debuts on April 3
― Shochiku revealed a new promotional video on Saturday for the television anime of author Sakaku Hishikawa and illustrator Daburyu's The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows (Isshun de Chiryō Shiteita no ni Yakutatazu to Tsuihō Sareta Tensai Chiyushi, Yami Healer to Shite Tanoshiku Ikiru) light novel series. The video reveals and previews sorato's ending theme song "Ts...
Farmagia Anime's 3rd Promo Video Previews Last Arc
Series debuted on January 10
― The official website for the television anime based on Marvelous' monster-farming/action game Farmagia revealed on Friday the anime's third promotional video, which previews the show's final arc. The anime premiered on January 10 at 10:30 p.m. JST on Tokyo MX, and it is also available on other broadcast channels and streaming services. Crunchyroll is streaming the anime...
28th Detective Conan Film's 2nd Trailer Reveals King Gnu's Theme Song
Film will open in franchise-record 522 theaters in Japan on April 18
― The official website for Meitantei Conan: Sekigan no Flashback (Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback), the 28th film in the Detective Conan (Case Closed) franchise, unveiled a second trailer for the film on Saturday. The trailer reveals and previews King Gnu's theme song "Twilight!!!." The film will open in Japan on April 18. The f...
Kaiju No. 8 Compilation Film to Play in N. American Theaters in April
Screenings on April 13, 14, and 16 with English subtitles, dub
― Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it acquired the North American theatrical rights for the compilation film of the first Kaiju No. 8 anime season under the title Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon. Sony Pictures Entertainment will present the film "in an event-style release" in theaters in the United States and Canada on April 13, 14, and 16...
One Piece Anime's English-Subtitled Trailer Previews Egghead Arc's Return
New episodes resume on April 6 simultaneously in Japan, overseas
― The IGN news service posted the official trailer for Part 2 of the One Piece anime's Egghead arc with English subtitles on Friday. The One Piece anime will start airing new episodes again in Japan on April 6 on Sundays at 11:15 p.m. (10:30 a.m. EDT) on Fuji TV and its affiliates. Crunchyroll will simultaneously stream the anime when i...
KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3 Anime Gets Sequel
Sequel announced in new Bonus Stage OVA's screenings
― Kadokawa announced on Friday that it is producing a sequel anime for KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3. The announcement did not reveal the format of the anime. Screenings of the new Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! 3 -Bonus Stage- original video anime (OVA) also ended with the announcement. +:｡:✧￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ ✨アニメ続編制作決定✨ ＿...
Look Back, 4th Live-Action Kingdom Film Win Japan Academy Film Prizes
Cells at Work, Let's Go Karaoke, Oshi no Ko, Golden Kamuy also honored
― The Japan Academy Film Prize Association announced the winners of the 48th annual Japan Academy Film Prizes in a ceremony at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa in Tokyo on Friday. Look Back won both the Best Animated Film award and the Creative Contribution award for its key and in-between animation staff. Look Back competed fo...
Ave Mujica - The Die is Cast - ‒ Episode 11
Ave Mujica was always going to run the risk of going too far, too absurd, too soap opera, and I suspect this episode might be where that line is. Unless you are, like me, an indulgent sicko.
Sword Art Online Illustrator BUNBUN Celebrates 20th Anniversary Exhibition
Check out the exhibition to see everything from BUNBUN's Sword Art Online and Yuki Yuna Is a Hero artwork to more obscure finds, like his early doujin!
― Anime and manga exhibitions are mainstay events across Japan. From displays in event centers to established museums, fans of both mediums love seeing manuscripts of their favorite works. Light novel illustrators are often overlooked in their creativ...
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 10
What Luna wants in this episode is an excuse to do the right thing.
Masakuni Igarashi's Tune In to the Midnight Heart Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Senryū Girl, Detectives These Days are Crazy! manga creator launched series in 2023
― NBC Universal announced on Friday that Masakuni Igarashi's Tune In to the Midnight Heart (Mayonaka Heart Tune) manga is getting a television anime series that will debut in 2026. Kodansha's K MANGA service is publishing the manga digitally in English, and it describes the story: When Arisu Yamabuki was all alone in ...
Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota Manga Gets TV Anime
Akane Fujita, Kyouhei Natsume star in anime
― NBC Universal announced on Friday that Fuyu Azuma's Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota (Kao ni Denai Kashiwada-san to Kao ni Deru О̄ta-kun) manga is getting a television anime adaptation this year. Azuma drew an image to celebrate the announcement. ㊗「顔に出ない柏田さんと顔に出る太田君」アニメ化決定しました！！㊗長年応援してくださっている皆様のお陰です…！本当にありがとうございます！！！公式X：@kashiwada_ohta 公式サイト：htt...
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved Film Adds 4D Screenings in Japan
Film opens in 199 theaters in Japan on June 27
― The official website for Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon: Samishigariya no Ryū) anime film announced immersive 4DX and MX4D screenings for the film on Friday. The film will open in 199 theaters in Japan. The 4DX and MX4D screenings will start simultaneously with regular screenings. Pony...
Arcanadea TV Anime Reveals Teaser Visual
― The official X/Twitter account for Kotobukiya's Arcanadea bishōjo plastic model series revealed the first teaser visual on Friday for the television anime adaptation. The anime will air on TV Asahi and its affiliates. necömi serves as the character designer for the franchise. The "sci-fi x fantasy" franchise takes place in the near future, where the world experienced rapid technological developmen...
Toho Animation to Announce New Anime on March 17
― Toho Animation announced on Friday it will reveal a new anime on March 17 at 7:00 p.m. JST (6:00 a.m. EDT). The company teased the work with a visual. Toho Animation teased the upcoming work:
"It's you who are my comet." On the night the comet lights up the night sky, the fate of two people will intersect. Toho launched its animation label Toho Animation in 2012. Source: Toho Animation's X/Twitter...
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling Light Novels Get TV Anime
Shunichi Toki, Ami Koshimizu, Miku Itō to star
― Square Enix announced on Friday that storywriter Nekoko and illustrator Naji Yanagida's Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling (Tensei Shitara Dragon no Tamago Datta: Saikyō Igai Mezasanee) light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation. The anime will star (character name romanizations not confirmed): Shunichi Toki as Ilusia
Ami Koshimizu as ...
To Be Hero X Anime Confirms April 6 Debut, Reveals New Visual
Anime to air in what is now One Piece timeslot on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
― The staff for Aniplex and bilibili's To Be Hero X animated project confirmed on Friday the series will debut on April 6. The series will replace One Piece to air on Fuji TV at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, after One Piece moves to a late-night programming block on Sundays starting on April 6. The staff also revealed a new visual. Crunch...
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals Takanori Nishikawa's Opening Theme
Series debuts on April 5 on Amazon Prime Video worldwide
― The staff for the television anime of Shigeru Sagazaki's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga Ore o Hōttekurenai Ken) light novel series revealed the show's third promotional video on Friday. The video both reveals and previews...
Kakushite! Makina-san!! Anime's Promo Video Previews Theme Songs
AnimeFesta anime debuts on April 6
― The official website for the television anime of Yoshimi Sato's Kakushite! Makina-san!! (Hide! Makina-san!) manga revealed the show's main promotional video on Friday. The video previews Serena Kōzuki's opening theme song "Ie de Yeah! tte Age Tiger" as well as Brave Mental Orchestra's ending theme song "Android ni Kubittake" (Crazy About an Android). The video als...
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Fall Debut
Hiroaki Sakurai directs series at Studio DEEN
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Akiharu Tōka's The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess (Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi) manga revealed the show's first promotional video on Friday. The video reveals the show's staff and opening theme song information, as well as the fall 2025 debut on TV Tokyo and BS11. The staff also revealed the...
Teogonia Anime Reveals Aimi Noda's Opening Theme in 2nd Promo Video
Series debuts on April 11 with Crunchyroll streaming planned
― The staff for the television anime of Tsukasa Tanimai's Teogonia light novel series revealed the show's second promotional video on Friday. The below video reveals and previews Aimi Noda's opening theme song "Shoudou" (Impulse). The series will debut on Tokyo MX, Sun TV, and BS11 on April 11 at 24:30 (effectively April 12 at 12:30 a.m.). ...
Gingham's Oide yo Mahō Shōjo Mura Manga Gets Series of 1-Minute Anime Shorts Debuting on April 3
Manaka Iwami stars in adaptation of absurd gag manga
― Kansai TV announced on Friday that Gingham's Oide yo Mahō Shōjo Mura [Fuhōsenkyo] (Come to the Magical Girl Village [Squatting]) four-panel manga is getting a series of one-minute anime shorts that will air on Kansai TV starting on April 3 at 27:15 (effectively April 4 at 3:15 a.m.). The anime will have 13 total episodes. The absurd gag manga fol...
'With You, Our Love Will Make it Through' TV Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, Staff, More Cast
Kōtarō Nishiyama joins cast as Yukihiro Aida
― The staff of the television anime adaptation Chihiro Yuzuki's With You, Our Love Will Make it Through (Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru) manga revealed a teaser trailer, more cast, and main staff on Friday. The anime will star (including previously announced cast): Manaka Iwami as Asaka Mari
Takuya Eguchi as the beastfolk Hidaka Tsunagu
Kōtarō Nishiyama as Yuki...
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