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From Far Away TV Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Main Cast & Staff Members, October 4 Debut
Tomoyo Kurosawa, Kentarō Kumagai, Yūichirō Umehara, Eiji Takeuchi star in Studio Deen anime
― The official website for the television anime anime of Kyouko Hikawa's From Far Away (Kanata Kara) shōjo manga revealed on Tuesday the anime's teaser promotional video, a new visual, main cast and staff members, and its October 4 debut.The anime will star (Note: Some character names are spelled differently f...
Flaming Dodgeball Girl Danko Anime Casts Noriko Hidaka, Misato Fukuen
Hidaka plays Danko's mother Misato, Fukuen plays Danko's grandmother Haruka
― The second episode of Flaming Dodgeball Girl Danko, the television anime of Tetsuhiro Koshita's Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko manga, revealed two new cast members for the anime on Monday. The new cast members include:Noriko Hidaka as Misato Ichigeki, the mother of Danko IchigekiMisato Fukuen as Haruka Ichigeki, the grandmoth...
ippatu's Tsugumi Project Manga Gets TV Anime
Postapocalyptic action manga serialized in Japan from 2021-2023
― A teaser website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of ippatu's Tsugumi Project (Tora Tsugumi) manga, and revealed a teaser promotional video and teaser visual.Kodansha USA Publishing published the manga and describes the story:In the far future, a soldier named Leon is taken from his family on a trumped-up c...
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Anime Gets English Dub
All 12 dubbed episodes launch on Wednesday; Crunchyroll Manga adds more series
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Crunchyroll announced on Monday an English dub for the television anime of Saekisan's The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Ma ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken) light novel series. All 12 episodes for the first season will launch with the English dub on Wednesday. The cast includes: R...
Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Anime Gets New Short Anime
New short titled "Milky☆Byway Spring Special: Terror on Chelovin's Day"
― The official website for Yōhei Kameyama's Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express (Ginga Tokkyū Milky☆Subway) anime announced on July 3 a new short anime titled "Milky☆Byway Spring Special: Terror on Chelovin's Day" ("Milky☆Byway Spring Special: Kyōfu no Chelovin Party"). More details about the short anime will be revealed a...
The Elusive Samurai Anime's Season 2 Reveals Ending Theme Song Artist
Bocchiboromaru to perform "Romantic ga Hoshii nara" with 3 Hinatazaka46 members
― The staff for the second television anime season based on Yūsei Matsui's The Elusive Samurai (Nigejōzu no Wakagimi) manga announced on Friday that Bocchiboromaru will perform the theme song "Romantic ga Hoshii nara" (If You Wish for Romance) with three guest vocalists from idol group Hinatazaka46. The official X (former...
Tetsuryō! meet with Tetsudō Musume Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Ending Theme Song, Additional Cast, October Premiere
Trailer previews ending theme song by main cast
― Pony Canyon began streaming on Monday the second promotional video for Tetsuryō! meet with Tetsudō Musume, the original television anime based on the Tetsudō Musume (Railway Girls) characters, and it announces the October premiere. The trailer also reveals and previews the ending theme song "Watashi Miraisen" (My Future Line) by Tetsuryo Club, compris...
Enma Akiyama's Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. Gets TV Anime
Senpai is an Otokonoko director Shinsuke Yanagi helms anime at feel. animation studio
― Kadokawa announced on Monday the television anime adaptation of Enma Akiyama's Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. (Noa is My Senior, and My Friend.) manga, and revealed the anime's teaser visual and main staff members.The manga's story centers on Rihito Ōtsuka — a laid-back and unbothered guy, and an employee in a game comp...
Crunchyroll Streams Psyren, The Eternal Fool's Words of Wisdom Anime
Psyren debuts in October, The Eternal Fool's Words of Wisdom debuts in January 2027
― Crunchyroll announced on Sunday during its panel at Japan Expo 2026 that it will stream the television anime of Toshiaki Iwashiro's Psyren manga, and the anime adaptation of Hifumi's The Eternal Fool's Words of Wisdom (Yūkyū no Gusha Asley no, Kenja no Susume) light novel series.Crunchyroll will stream Psyren worldw...
Umihoshi Nanai's Kizuguchi to Hōtai Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2027
J.C. Staff animates romantic comedy series about daughter of yakuza boss, her caretaker
― J.C. Staff announced on Monday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Umihoshi Nanai's Kizuguchi to Hōtai (Wound and Bandage) manga that will debut in January 2027. The staff revealed two visuals, with the second visual being a "weak loving" version. The anime will air on ABC and TV Asahi's ANiMAZ...
The Eternal Fool's Words of Wisdom Anime Reveals Teaser, Cast, Staff, January 2027 Debut
Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Yoko Hikasa star in series
― The staff for the TV anime of Hifumi's The Eternal Fool's Words of Wisdom (Yūkyū no Gusha Asley no, Kenja no Susume) novels unveiled on Sunday a teaser trailer, the cast, the staff, and the January 2027 premiere date. Crunchyroll will stream the series outside of Japan. Toshiyuki Toyonaga plays Asley.Yoko Hikasa plays Pochi.Keisuke Ōnishi (The Healer W...
Netflix Adds Banana Fish Anime on August 12 (Updated)
Anime was previously available on Amazon Prime Video
― Netflix announced on its website on July 6 that it will add the television anime of Akimi Yoshida's Banana Fish manga in select regions on August 12. Update: Netflix also announced on Monday that the anime will get exclusive English and French dubs, and revealed the main cast members. English dub: Brandon McInnis as Ash Lynx Jonathan Tanigaki as ...
Nontan Picture Books Get New 3D CG Anime
Children's books sold over 35 million copies worldwide
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the late Sachiko Kiyono's Nontan children's books announced on Saturday the series will receive a new 3D CG-animated work to celebrate the 50th anniversary for the franchise. The franchise will also hold an interactive exhibit at the PLAY! MUSEUM in Tokyo as part of the anniversary celebrations fr...
Mob Psycho 100 III Anime Marks 10th Anniversary With New Short
Director Yuzuru Tachikawa, character designer Yoshimichi Kameda reunite for English-subtitled short
― The "Mob Psycho 100 Anime 10th Anniversary Event: Reunion" presented a new anime short at the Fukagawa Mirai Hall in Kawaguchi City, Saitama on Sunday. The short, which is streaming online with English subtitles, features Reigen, Shigeo ("Mob"), Dimple, and Tome at the Spirits and Such Consultation O...
Darkroom Streaming Service Adds Crusher Joe, Simoun, More Anime
Streaming service also adds Crusher Joe: A Trap of the Frozen Jail, Crusher Joe: The Final Weapon ASH
― Streaming service Darkroom announced on Tuesday that it has added the following anime:Crusher JoeCrusher Joe: A Trap of the Frozen Jail (Crusher Joe: The OVA's)Crusher Joe: The Final Weapon ASH (Crusher Joe: The OVA's)Haré+Guu DELUXEHaré+Guu FINALSimounThe Crusher Joe film debuted in 1983. AnimEigo...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, June 29-July 5
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia debuts at #7; Draw This, Then Die! debuts at #10
― A marathon re-airing of the sixth season of the Solitary Gourmet live-action series aired on TV Tokyo on Wednesday, July 1 at 5:45 p.m. and it earned a 3.8% rating. Detective Conan took a break this week, and did not air an episode on July 4. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV July...
AIC Wins Legal Battle to Return as Shareholder of AIC Rights
Lawsuit began in 2021, was appealed 2 times
― Anime International Company (AIC) announced on July 3 that it has won a civil suit against AIC Rights and producer Yoshikazu Maeda, with the company now recognized as a shareholder of AIC Rights.The lawsuit began in August 2021. AIC demanded a return of its shares of AIC Rights. AIC Rights asserted that, due to Yoshikazu Maeda already having sold his shar...
Crunchyroll Reveals Cast, Staff for Same-Day English Dub of Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Anime
Kelly Greenshield, Mauricio Ortiz-Segura star in dub debuting on Saturday
― Crunchyroll revealed on Friday it will stream a same-day English dub for the television anime of Hekiru Hikawa's Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life (Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shite mo Kenka ga Shitai) manga starting on Saturday. The English dub cast includes: Kelly Greenshield as Meteor Mauricio Ortiz-Segura as Ryu...
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime's 2nd Part Debuts in October
2nd part also previewed in promo video
― Kadokawa revealed on Friday that the second cours (quarter of a year) of the television anime of Hiromu and raemz's Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle (Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka) light novel series will debut in October. The staff also revealed a promotional video. Additionally, Kadokawa also revealed a visual for a collaboration event with Fukui prefectu...
Crunchyroll Streams Same-Day English Dub for 'Goodbye, Lara' Anime
Brianna Knickerbocker, Anairis Quiñones, more star in dub
― Crunchyroll debuted a same-day English dub for Kinema Citrus' Goodbye, Lara (Sayonara Lara) original anime on Sunday, July 5. The dub stars:
Brianna Knickerbocker as Lara
Anairis Quiñones as MariTiana Camacho as GraceCat Protano as LisaTara Sands as Laura
Brook Chalmers as King RowanMadeline Dorroh as Luna
Kieran Regan as Prince Luca
Additio...
Armiger Entertainment Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Tenchi Galaxy Anime Pilot
Tenchi Universe director Hiroshi Negishi returns for spiritual sequel with hopes of full new series
― Armiger Entertainment launched a Kickstarter campaign on Friday to fund a pilot for Tenchi Galaxy, a new anime project in the Tenchi Muyo! franchise that serves as a "spiritual successor" to the Tenchi Universe television series. The campaign seeks to raise US$400,000, and will run until September 8....
Fantasia Int'l Film Fest Screens Grotesqqque, A New Dawn, cocoon Anime
Festival to also screen episodes of Strange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless Nights live-action show, episode from 20001 An Earth Odyssey short anime series, more anime shorts
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The 30th annual Fantasia International Film Festival announced last Thursday that it will screen: The world premiere of Grotesqqque, CloverWorks's three-part anime collection composed of “A(E)liens,” “Yoroshiku★girl,” and “N...
Salamander Pictures, Nippon Animation's 20001 An Earth Odyssey Anime Short to Premiere on July 18
Short to premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival in competition
― Salamander Pictures and Nippon Animation announced on Friday that their 20001 An Earth Odyssey anime short will premiere in competition at the Fantasia International Film Festival 2026 on July 18. The festival will take place in Montreal from July 16 to August 2. IMG image3-scenestills1.png ©Salamander Pictures / Nippon Animat...
Live-Action The Samurai and the Prisoner Film Drops to #4, New Sgt. Frog Film to #10
New Anpanman film stays at #5, Kiki's Delivery Service 4K restoration back at #8
― Kiyoshi Kurosawa's live-action film adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa's The Samurai and the Prisoner (Kokurōjō) samurai historical mystery novel dropped from #3 to #4 in its third weekend. The film earned 94,901,360 yen (about US$585,000) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a total of 600,000 tickets and earned a cum...
Toei Animation's Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki Anime Screens in Festivals
Film screens in Fantasia IFF on July 18; Indy Shorts Film Festival on July 22, 23; RIFFA in August
― Toei Animation announced on Thursday that FOXING: Kitsuné-tsuki, a new short anime film by its Eterna Animation brand, will screen in a number of festivals in the film festival circuit. The first of these will be the Fantasia International Film Festival, where it will screen on July 18 in competition ...
'You, Fireworks, and Our Promise' Anime Film's Video Previews Theme Song
timelesz song paired with footage from July 17 film, real-life Nagaoka festival fireworks
― The staff for the anime film of Kaori Mado's You, Fireworks, and Our Promise (Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to or Kimi-Hana for short) novel series began streaming a "theme song mashup" promotional video for the film on Thursday. The video features the film's theme song "Kienai Hanabi" (Eternal Fireworks) by the ...
Star Wars: Visions' 'Black' Short Nominated for Emmy for Animated Program
Shinya Ohira, David Production's short competes against Bob's Burgers, Rick & Morty, Simpsons, Smiling Friends, South Park
― The Television Academy's 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominated Shinya Ohira and David Production's "Black" short from the Star Wars: Visions anthology project in the Outstanding Animated Program category on Wednesday. The short is competing against episodes of Bob's Bur...
Thunder 3 Anime's New Video Unveils Rebellion's Cast
Anime debuted on Wednesday
― The official website for the television anime of Yuki Ikeda's Thunder 3 manga posted the anime's main promotional video and main visual, and it confirmed more cast members on Thursday.The video features the opening theme song ""Thunderbolt" by singer-songwriter Yuri. The newly announced cast members include (first row, left to right):Taito Ban as Teiichi Segami, a karate...
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime's 'Mongolia Arc' Video Reveals More Cast
Misaki Kuno, Ayaka Asai, Mayumi Shintani join anime's cast
― The staff for Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, the television anime of Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jādūgar) manga, started streaming a promotional video for the anime's "Mongolia Arc," and announced three more cast members on Wednesday.The newly announced cast members are:Misaki Kuno (center in image above) as Sorghaght...
Jun Wakatsuki's Promise Me the Spotlight Manga Gets TV Anime
Manga, about diehard fan's goal to make his favorite idol the center of her group, launched in 2022
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Wednesday the television anime adaptation of Jun Wakatsuki's Promise Me the Spotlight (Watashi o Center ni Suru to Chikaimasuka?) manga, and presented a teaser visual.Wakatsuki also drew an illustration to celebrate the anime announcement:Kodansha's K MANGA service...
Red River Anime Casts Minami Takayama, Kazuhiko Inoue as Yuri's Parents
Takayama, Inoue previously played main pair Yuri, Kail in drama CD for manga
― The official website for the television anime of Chie Shinohara's Red River (Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori) shōjo manga announced on Wednesday that Minami Takayama and Kazuhiko Inoue have joined the anime's cast as the protagonist Yuri's mother and father, respectively. Takayama previously voiced Yuri, and Inoue previously v...
Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers Anime's 2nd Part Casts Hina Suguta
Suguta plays new DST commander
― The staff for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the new sequel anime of the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series, confirmed on Wednesday that it has cast Hina Suguta as Kaede Narumi, the newly appointed DST commander. The character began appearing in the anime's second cours (quarter of a year) as of episode 13 on Tuesday.The staff also presented character visuals for Rama...
New Ghost in the Shell Anime Confirms Japanese Cast
Maaya Sakamoto stars in July 7 anime
― The Ghost in the Shell (Kōkaku Kidōtai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL) television anime from Science SARU confirmed its Japanese cast during its broadcast premiere on Tuesday.The cast includes:
Maaya Sakamoto as Motoko Kusanagi
Kazuhiro Yamaji as Daisuke Aramaki
Hiroki Yasumoto as Batou
Yūichi Nakamura as Togusa
Kōsuke Gotō as Ishikawa
Tōru Nara as Saito
Marie Ōi as Ope...
Everyday Host Anime Sequel Series to Premiere in January 2027
Musical stage play also announced
― The staff for the short anime of Nimo Gotō's Everyday Host four-panel manga announced on Tuesday that the anime's sequel series will begin airing in January 2027. The anime's writer and director Rarecho drew the new visual below:In addition, the manga will receive a musical stage play adaptation in November under the title HAPPEY MUSICAL Everyday Host (pronounced "...
Shangri-La Frontier Anime Season 3 Streams New Teaser
Series premieres in January 2027
― The official website for the third television anime season based on Katarina's Shangri-La Frontier web novel series presented a new teaser promotional video for the season on Tuesday. The cast returns from the second season to reprise their roles. Toshiyuki Kubooka (Harukana Receive, Wandering Witch - The Journey of Elaina) serves as chief director for the new seaso...
Fiok Lee's Seven Sleeping Beauties Manga Gets TV Anime in 2027
Aya Yamane, Yoshino Aoyama, Miku Itō, Ayasa Itō, Kana Ichinose, Fūka Izumi, Rina Kawaguchi star as seven sleeping princesses in Studio Gokumi x AXsiZ SMASH anime
― A website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Fiok Lee's Seven Sleeping Beauties (Shichinin no Nemuri-hime) manga, slated for 2027 debut. The website also revealed a super teaser visual, and the anime's main ca...
Witch on the Holy Night Anime Film Announces November 20 Premiere
Haruka Tomatsu, Kana Hanazawa, Yūsuke Kobayashi star in film based on Type-Moon's visual novel PC game
― The "Mahōtsukai no Yoru Release Date Announcement Event" on Tuesday revealed that the anime film of Type-Moon's visual novel PC game Mahōtsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night) will premiere on November 20. ───────── #魔法使いの夜 𝟏𝟏.𝟐𝟎(金)劇場公開─────────原作：奈須きのこ・TYPE-MOON アニメーション制作：ufotable これは、一人の少女＜まほ...
The Demons Are Planning Something Good Anime Reveals Cast, More Staff, 2027 TV Debut
Junichi Suwabe, Wakana Kuramochi, Haruka Shiraishi star in fantasy comedy manga
― The official website for the anime of akuji Katō's The Demons Are Planning Something Good (Ma no Mono-tachi wa Kuwadateru) comedy manga revealed the anime's cast, more staff, visual, and 2027 television debut on Tuesday.The cast includes:Junichi Suwabe as Lord Mercy-SnareWakana Kuramochi as LetzeHaruka Shiraishi as Meli...
Crunchyroll Co-Founder, Former CEO Kun Gao Launches AniBiz Platform for Anime Licensing
Platform is described as "1st dedicated B2B marketplace built for the global anime industry"
― Entertainment news website Variety reported on Thursday that Kun Gao, founder and former CEO of Crunchyroll, has launched the "AniBiz.com" platform through his anime-focused media company Nakama. Gao is the co-founder and president of Nakama. The platform went live on Thursday, and is described as "the firs...
New Sword Art Online Film Reveals Title, Cast, Staff, 2028 Debut
Integral Domain set after "Alicization" arc
― The Sword Art Online franchise announced on Tuesday that its new original film will open in theaters in 2028 under the title Sword Art Online -Integral Domain-. The film is based on an original story by Reki Kawahara and takes place after the Sword Art Online: Alicization story arc.Yoshitsugu Matsuoka stars as Kirito, and Haruka Tomatsu stars as Asuna.Sh...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, June 22-28
Detective Conan ranked #1 over Sazae-san last week
― Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Detective Conan NTV June 27 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 7.4 Sazae-san Fuji TV June 28 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 7.1 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji TV June 28 (Sun) 18:00 30 min. 5.2 Doraemon TV Asahi June 27 (Sat) 17:00 30 min. 3.5 Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke NTV June 27 (Sat) ...
My Girlfriend's Friend TV Anime Reveals Teaser Video, More Staff Members
Anime debuts in October
― The official website for the television anime of Jura's My Girlfriend's Friend (Kanojo no Tomodachi) manga revealed the anime's teaser promotional video, second key visual, and additional staff members on Monday.The newly announced staff members include prop designer Kazuma Akagi (9-nine- Ruler's Crown), art director Do Kim Hoan Tran (Marika's Love Meter Malfunction), and Mo...
RetroCrush Adds Hyakushō Kizoku, 500000000 Years Button Anime
Streaming service to add Angel Cop, Lone Wolf and Cub, Bubblegum Crisis, more in July, August
― Retrocrush announced on Thursday that it has added the television anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa's autobiographical manga Hyakushō Kizoku (The Peasant Noble) under the title Hyakusho Kizoku – The Farmer's Days and the anime adaptation of the short story "5-Oku-Nen Button" (500-Million-Year Button) from...
OceanVeil Reveals English Dubs for Secret Mission, KAMUI: He's Behind You Anime
Secret Mission ~Sennyū Sо̄sakan wa Zettai ni Makenai!~ dub premieres on July 25
― OceanVeil announced on Saturday at Anime Expo that an English dub for Secret Mission ~Sennyū Sо̄sakan wa Zettai ni Makenai!~ (The Undercover Agents Will Never Lose!), the AnimeFesta anime adaptation of Mothica's Motto Aeide! Sennyū Sо̄sakan wa Sex mo Oshigoto desu (Sex Is Part of Undercover Agents' Job?) manga, will deb...
GKIDS Announces Home Video Releases for Look Back, Angel's Egg, More Films
Also: Hideaki Anno's LOVE & POP, Nobuhiro Yamashita's Linda Linda Linda film
― GKIDS announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Sunday the following home video releases as GKIDS Store exclusives. GKIDS will release a 4K UHD Collector's Edition for the anime film of Fujimoto's "Look Back" one-shot manga on September 8. GKIDS describes the story: Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmate...
'100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You' Season 3 Reveals More Cast
Hana Tamegai, Aoi Koga join cast of July 5 series
― The website for the third television anime season based on Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa's The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (Kimi no koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo) manga announced two new cast members on Sunday.Hana Tamegai plays Yamame Yasashiki, an (overly) kind gardening club membe...
Digimon Beatbreak Anime Announces New Arc, Cast Member
Anime's "Kyō Arc" starts on July 12, Shinichirō Miki joins cast
― The official website for DIGIMON BEATBREAK, the new television anime for the Digimon franchise, revealed on Sunday the anime's "Kyō Arc," which will begin in the anime's 38th episode on July 12. The anime's staff also revealed a new visual and cast member for the new arc. Shinichirō Miki will join the anime's cast as Sōji Kuroshio, a f...
Mononoke Franchise Reveals New Project Featuring New Medicine Seller
Mononoke stage plays' star Hirofumi Araki voices new Medicine Seller "Ken no Tsurugi"
― Twin Engine revealed on Sunday in a promotional video that a new Mononoke project has started, and introduced the third Medicine Seller "Ken no Tsurugi." Actor Hirofumi Araki, who starred as the Medicine Seller in the recent Mononoke stage plays will voice the new character. The announcement did not reveal whether...
Re:bel Robotica Anime Unveils Teaser Trailer, TV Format, Main Staff Members, 2027 Debut
Princession Orchestra's Shin Ōnuma serves as general director, Kōki Onoue directs the anime at SILVER LINK.
― Amuse Creative Studio revealed on Saturday during its panel at Anime Expo the teaser trailer, teaser visual, main staff members, television format, and 2027 debut for the anime based on Mika Pikazo's Re:bel Robotica mixed media project. Shin Ōnuma (Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya, Princession ...
Reborn as a Space Mercenary Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, New Promo Video (Updated)
FLOW performs opening song "Unstoppable," Asterism performs ending song "My Way"
― Sony Music revealed the theme song artists for Reborn as a Space Mercenary, the television anime of Ryūto and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima's Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! (Mezametara Saikyō Sōbi to Uchūsen Mochi Datta no de, Ikkodate Mezashite Yōhei Toshite Jiyū ni Ikitai) light novel s...
Alien Stage Franchise Announces Anime Project, 3D Live Performance Tour
No staff, cast, studio, or release window has been announced for anime project
― The multimedia music project ALIEN STAGE announced a slate of new expansions, including an officially confirmed "anime" adaptation, as well as a 3D live performance tour, at Anime Expo on Friday. The project's "3D LIVE" performance, titled "3D LIVE ALIEN STAGE Museum in 2372," will debut as a world tour next year with s...
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Reveals Character Visuals
Character visuals for Ronin, Hunter, Assassin revealed
― Crunchyroll unveiled three character visuals and a group visual for the Ghost of Tsushima: Legends (Ghost of Tsushima: Kuroudo Kitan) anime series on Friday. The visuals show (in order in images below) the Ronin, Hunter, and Assassin characters, as well as a group visual showing all three.The anime will debut exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027....
Suikoden Anime Reveals More Cast, Opening Theme in 2nd Promo Video
Also: amazarashi performs opening theme, anime to screen in theaters for 2 weeks, manga adaptation announced
― The staff for Suikoden: The Anime, the adaptation of Konami's Suikoden II game's story, revealed more cast members and a new promotional video on Sunday. The video reveals that amazarashi is performing the opening theme song "Kanashimi Sae Otonabite" (Even in Sadness I'll Look Like an Adult....
Black Clover Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Wanima's Theme Song in Video
WANIMA performs opening theme for series debuting in October
― The staff of the second anime season based on Yūki Tabata's Black Clover manga revealed a new promotional video on Sunday, which reveals and previews WANIMA's opening theme song "Kienai Riyū" (The Reason that Won't Disappear). The video first debuted at Anime Expo on Saturday.
The anime will debut on TV Tokyo in October. Ayataka Tanemura...
CloverWorks' Omnibus Anime Film Grotesqqque Reveals Trailer, Visual, Opening Theme Song, November 6 Debut
Film screens world premiere at Fantasia Int'l Film Fest
― Anime studio CloverWorks announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that Atsushi Nishigori's original anime film Grotesqqque (previously titled Grotesque) will open in Japan on November 6. The film will make its world premiere at this year's Fantasia International Film Festival, which takes place in Montreal from July 16-August 2. Th...
Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus Anime Casts Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi plays protagonist Mizuka's father in newly debuted show
― The official X/Twitter account for Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, and Psyde Kick Studio's original anime project Grow Up Show -Sunflower Circus- (Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan) revealed on Saturday that Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi has joined the anime's cast as Black Lotus, the father of the protagonist Mizuka, and former leader of the Lotus...
Yuri Performs Opening Song for Thunder 3 Anime
Anime debuts on July 8
― The official website for the television anime of Yuki Ikeda's Thunder 3 manga revealed on Sunday that singer-songwriter Yuri will perform the anime's opening theme song "Thunderbolt."The anime will debut on the +Ultra programming block on Fuji TV and other channels on July 8 at 24:45 JST (effectively July 9 at 12:45 a.m. JST). The anime will exclusively stream worldwide on Ne...
Persona 4 Revival Game's Videos Highlight Protagonist, Rise
Abby Trott is new voice of Rise; MAPPA to produce game's animated cutscenes
― Atlus revealed two new character videos for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playing game, on Friday and Sunday. The first video features the game's protagonist, while the second video features Rise Kujikawa. Atlus revealed that Abby Trott will voice Rise in the game. The remake will feature a new Engl...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Anime Unveils Final Trailer With English Subtitles
Trailer previews jo0ji, 9Lana's theme songs
― Viz Media unveiled during its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday the final trailer with English subtitles for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime. The video previews the opening theme song "I-BULL" by jo0ji performs and the ending theme song "Rasen" (Spiral) by singer-songwrit...
The Ghost in the Shell Anime's 5th Promo Video Reveals King Gnu's Opening Theme
Series debuts on Tuesday on Amazon Prime Video
― Science SARU's The Ghost in the Shell (Kōkaku Kidōtai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL) television anime revealed its fifth promotional video on Sunday. The video previews King Gnu's opening theme song "Go Ghost." The news was first announced at Anime Expo on Saturday. The anime will stream on Prime Video Japan starting on July 7 at 11:30 p.m. JST (10:30 a.m. ED...
RWBY Animated Series Greenlights 10th Volume
Viz Media announces 10th volume after Rooster Teeth shut down in March 2024
― Viz Media announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that the RWBY animated series has greenlit a 10th volume. The company unveiled a trailer that features the four main characters' voice actresses and showrunner Kerry Shawcross: In July 2024, Viz Media acquired the RWBY series following Rooster Teeth shutting dow...
MAO Anime's English Dub Debuts on August 24
1st 13 episodes stream dubbed on August 24 with 2nd part debuting in November
― Viz Media revealed during its panel at Anime Expo that the English dub for Sunrise's television anime based on the MAO manga by Rumiko Takahashi will debut on August 24. The first cours (quarter of a year) of 13 episodes will stream dubbed on that date, and the second cours will premiere dubbed in November. The company di...
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 2 Reveals Ending Theme Song Artist
krage performs "Everlasting"
― The staff for the second season of the anime based on Wookjakga's A Returner's Magic Should Be Special (Kikansha no Mahō wa Tokubetsu Desu in Japanese) Korean web comic revealed on Saturday during its premiere at Anime Expo krage will perform the ending theme song "Everlasting" for the new season.The new season will premiere in Fuji TV's "+Ultra" programming block in Oc...
Studio Trigger Reveals 4th Project From Director Hiroyuki Imaishi, Screenwriter Kazuki Nakashima
Duo previously worked on Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, Promare
― Studio Trigger revealed at its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that it is producing a new project from director Hiroyuki Imaishi and screenwriter Kazuki Nakashima. The duo previously worked together on Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, and Promare. 【今石監督 最新作📢】最強タッグが、再び動き出す🔥2007『天元突破グレンラガン』2013『キルラキル』2019『プロメア』そして…監督：今石洋之 × 脚本：中島かずき第4弾作品、始動‼️続...
Delicious in Dungeon Anime's 2nd Season Debuts on Netflix in October 2027
"Ultra teaser visual" revealed for new season
― Kadokawa announced on Sunday that the second season of Studio Trigger's television anime of Ryōko Kui's Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) manga will debut in October 2027 and will stream globally only on Netflix. Studio TRIGGER first revealed the news at Anime Expo on Saturday. The companies also revealed an "ultra teaser visual" for the new season. ...
Devils' Crest Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Theme Song Artist, November 6 Streaming Debut on Amazon Prime Video (Updated With English-Subbed Trailer)
Ado performs theme song "Shinka" for anime of Sword Art Online creators' novel series
― Warner Bros. Japan revealed during its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday the first English-subtitled promotional video, key visual, opening theme song artist, and November 6 worldwide streaming debut on Amazon Prime Video for Devils' Crest, the television anime of Reki Kawahara's Demons' Crest novel series. The trai...
Murciélago Manga Gets Anime Adaptation in 2027
HIDIVE to stream anime of Kana Yoshimura's manga
― NBC Universal Entertainment Japan announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that Kana Yoshimura's Murciélago manga is getting an anime adaptation in 2027. HIDIVE will stream the series exclusively in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. Yoshimura drew a commemorative illustration: HIDIVE describes the story:
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The Apothecary Diaries Director Norihiro Naganuma Announces New Jurassic Shadows Dinosaur Ninja Anime
Promo video, visual, staff, manga adaptation unveiled
― Director Norihiro Naganuma announced during his panel at Anime Expo on Saturday a new anime titled Jurassic Shadows (Ryugesho no Shinobi). The battle anime combines dinosaurs, ninjas, and “kesho” (make-up). The staff unveiled a promotional video, concept visual, and screenshots: IMG rgs-pv-260424-1.00-00-29-14.020.jpg
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New Magic Knight Rayearth Anime's New Trailer Unveils More Cast, October 7 Debut
Series casts Yuki Kaji as Clef, Emiri Kato as Presea, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Ferio
― The Anime Expo panel for the new anime of CLAMP's Magic Knight Rayearth manga presented a new trailer on Saturday. The trailer announces three more cast members and the October 7 premiere for the anime. The newly announced cast members are: Yuki Kaji as Clef Emiri Kato as Presea Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Ferio Previousl...
The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 Reveals 2nd Promo Video, Theme Song Artists
Kōme performs opening "Kono Shinzō ni Hanabata o," Kagura Nana performs ending "Hakuchumu"
― The staff for the second television anime season based on Nigojū and Umibōzu's The Detective Is Already Dead (Tantei wa Mō, Shindeiru.) light novel series unveiled the anime's second promotional video, theme song artists, and new character visuals on Saturday. The returning cast members (with their characte...
Akane-banashi Anime Reveals 6 More Dub Cast Members
Kari Wahlgren, Greg Chun, Ben Diskin, SungWon Cho, Crispin Freeman, Keith Silverstein join cast
― TV Asahi announced on Saturday during the Anime Expo panel for the television anime of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga six English dub cast members for characters from the final episode of the first season: Kari Wahlgren as Urara Ransaika Greg Chun as Ryu'un Kenput...
'Even the Student Council Has Its Holes!' Anime Unveils Cast, October Debut
Shōgo Sakata stars as protagonist Mizunoe Ume
― The staff for the television anime of Muchimaro's Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru! (There is also a hole in the student organization!) four-panel manga announced with a character promotional video on Saturday that it has cast Shōgo Sakata as the protagonist Mizunoe Ume. The staff also announced the anime's October premiere. Seven Seas publishes the series i...
S Rank Bōkensha Dearu Ore no Musume-tachi wa Jūdo no Fathercon Deshita Novels Get TV Anime
Kametsu Tomobashi's family fantasy about former adventurer whose daughters have serious father complexes
― Novelist Kametsu Tomobashi announced on Saturday that the S Rank Bōkensha Dearu Ore no Musume-tachi wa Jūdo no Fathercon Deshita (My S-Rank Adventurer Daughters Have Serious Father Complexes) light novel series will receive an anime adaptation. Novel illustrator Tsubame Nozomi and manga adaptati...
Loner Life in Another World Anime Gets 2nd Season
First season premiered in October 2024
― The staff for the television anime of Shoji Goji's Loner Life in Another World (Hitoribotchi no Isekai Kōryaku) light novel series announced on Saturday that the series will receive a second season.Light novel illustrator Saku Enomaru and manga adaptation artist Bibi drew illustrations celebrating the announcement:Seven Seas describes the series:When acerbic l...
Chillin' in Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers Anime Gets 2nd Season
1st season premiered in April 2024
― The staff for the television anime of Miya Kinojo's Chillin' in Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers (Lv2 kara Cheat datta Moto Yūsha Kōho no Mattari Isekai Life) light novel series announced on Saturday that the series will receive a second season. Original novel illustrator Katagiri and manga adaptation artist Akine Itomachi drew illustrations celebrat...
Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, October Debut
Sōhei Horikane, Ikumi Hasegawa play 2 main cast members
― Hakuhodo unveiled the cast, staff, and October television debut of the television anime of Isle Osaki's Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers (Shinja Zero no Megami-sama to Hajimeru Isekai Kōryaku or Clear the world like a game with the zero believers goddess) light novel series on Saturday. The cast members include: ...
Overgeared TV Anime Reveals More Cast in 1st Promo Video
New visual also revealed for anime debuting in October
― The staff of Tempal ~Item no Chikara~ (Tempal ~The Power of Items~), the television anime of South Korean webtoon studio REDICE Studio's Overgeared webtoon, revealed the anime's first key visual, first promotional video, and more cast members on Saturday. Crunchyroll revealed the promotional video at Anime Expo on Friday, and also stated it wil...
Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! Anime's Video Reveals More Cast
Akeno Watanabe, Masaaki Mizunaka, Wakana Kuramochi join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Haka Tokura's Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! light novel series unveiled a new promotional video for the anime on Saturday. The video reveals more cast for the anime. Crunchyroll revealed at its Anime Expo panel on Friday that it will stream the anime, and a...
Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 Anime Reveals Theme Songs by The Cure, Watson
1st episode screened dubbed at Anime Expo on Friday
― The staff for the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime revealed during its Anime Expo panel on Friday the opening theme song “10:15 Saturday Night” by The Cure and the ending theme song by Watson. The first episode had its premiere screening with its English dub at Anime Expo on Friday. The anime will premiere this fall. The casts include (Japanese/Engl...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Anime Film to Stream on Crunchyroll on July 28
Film will also be available to purchase digitally on some services on same day
― Crunchyroll announced at Anime Expo on Friday that it will stream Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, on its service starting on July 28 worldwide outside of Japan and Mainland China. The film will also be able to pur...
The Vermilion Mask Anime Reveals 1st Main Trailer, Cast
Taihi Kimura, Yuuki Yamamoto, Kazuki Ura, more star in October anime
― The staff for the anime adaptation of Dr. Poro and Nabana Naba's The Vermillion Mask (Shuiro no Kamen) manga revealed the first main trailer with English subtitles during Crunchyroll's Anime Expo panel on Friday. The staff also revealed the cast. The newly announced cast includes: Taihi Kimura as Peru d'Arrest Yuuki Yamamoto as So...
Fate Rewinder Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, April 2027 Debut
Shō Komura, Kōki Uchiyama, Kōhei Amasaki, Reina Ueda join cast of Rie Matsumoto, Bones Film anime
― The official website for Unmei no Makimodo Shi - Fate Rewinder, the television anime adaptation of Fūta Kimura's Unmei no Makimodo Shi - All Great Achievements Require Time manga, unveiled the anime's teaser trailer and visual on Saturday. The trailer reveals the anime's cast, staff, and April 2027 deb...
Dengeki Daisy Anime Reveals Main Cast in New Video
Yoshino Aoyama, Taku Yashiro star in series debuting next year
― The staff of the television anime of Kyousuke Motomi's Dengeki Daisy shōjo manga revealed a teaser promotional video and the two main cast members on Saturday. The teaser video was first revealed at Anime Expo on Friday. The anime stars Yoshino Aoyama as Teru Kurebayashi and Taku Yashiro as Tasuku Kurosaki. ・˖ ࣪⊹ ┈┈┈ 𑁍 ┈┈┈ ˖ ࣪⊹・ 𝙲𝙷𝙰𝚁...
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't A Guy at All Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, Nirvana Opening Song, January 2027 Debut
Akari Kitō, Mariya Ise star in anime by Masashi Ishihama, Cloverworks; Nirvana's "Breed" is opening song
― Aniplex unveiled a teaser trailer and visual for the anime adaptation of Sumiko Arai's The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All (Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta) manga on Saturday. The trailer reveals the anime's cast, staff, and January 2027 debut date, and also reveals and previ...
Witch Hat Atelier Anime's 2nd Season Previewed in Teaser Video
Anime's 1st season ended last month
― The staff for the second season of the television anime of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga revealed a teaser video on Saturday. The video was first revealed at Anime Expo on Friday. The manga's story centers on Coco, a girl who lives in a little village, and who has always dreamed of becoming a wizard. But being born without magical aptitude meant that...
Toaru Anbu no Item Anime Unveils Trailer, Theme Song Artists, October 9 Debut
East of Eden performs opening "Ghost Sequence," Kishida Kyōdan & THE AKEBOSHI ROCKETS performs ending "Kuzushi"
― The staff for the television anime of Kazuma Kamachi's Toaru Anbu no Item (A Certain ITEM of the Dark Side) spinoff novel revealed on Friday a new trailer, the theme song artists, and the October 9 premiere. The trailer previews the opening theme "Ghost Sequence" by East of Eden and the e...
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 5's Teaser Reveals Staff, 2027 Debut
Staff from season 4 return for new season
― Kadokawa unveiled a new teaser trailer and visual for the fifth season of The Rising of The Shield Hero anime on Saturday. The trailer reveals the fifth season's staff and 2027 debut. Crunchyroll also unveiled both the teaser trailer and visual during its panel at Anime Expo on Friday, and also revealed that it will stream the anime. The staff members incl...
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