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Crunchyroll Adds Zombie Land Saga Film, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Film, Given OVA
Zombie Land Saga film opened last October, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid film opened in June 2025
― Crunchyroll added the Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise (Dream Galactic Paradise) anime film, the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon: Samishigariya no Ryū) anime film, and the Given: Moments in Life OVA on Friday. The Zombie Land Saga: Yu...
'Goodbye, Lara' Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals Hana Hope's Ending Theme
2 more cast members announced for series debuting on July 5
― Kadokawa revealed a third promotional video for the Goodbye, Lara (Sayonara Lara) original anime on Saturday. The video reveals and previews Hana Hope's ending theme song "Hearts Glow." The anime's staff also revealed a new main visual and more cast members. The new cast includes: Minami Tsuda as Risa, Lara's fourth older sister Kazutomi Y...
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King Anime Previews Climax in New Video, Visual
Final episode airs on June 25
― The staff for the television anime of Noriaki Kotoba's The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King (Hime Kishi wa Barbaroi no Yome) manga revealed a new visual and promotional video on Saturday previewing the show's climax. The final episode will air on June 25. The show debuted on April 9 at 9:30 p.m. on AT-X, and also airs on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and Kansai TV. Crunchyr...
Rilakkuma Short Anime Enters 2nd Season
New promo video, key visual revealed for ongoing series
― Aniplex revealed a new promotional video on Saturday for the new short anime adaptation of San-X's Rilakkuma character. The video reveals the anime is entering its second season. The below visual features the title Rilakkuma: Tekuteku Sekai Ryokō (Steadily Traveling the World). The first season had featured the title Rilakkuma: Goyurori Yume n...
Red Cat Ramen Anime's 2nd Season Reveals More Cast, January 2027 Debut
Tasuku Hatanaka joins cast as Jewel
― The official website for the anime adaptation of ANGYAMAN's Red Cat Ramen (Ramen Akaneko) manga revealed on Saturday the second season will debut in January 2027. The website also revealed the new season's staff, one new cast member, a teaser visual, and a teaser video. The new cast member is Tasuku Hatanaka as Jewel. Returning cast members include: Kenjirō Tsuda...
'Hello, I Am a Witch and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion!' Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, October Debut
Mikako Komatsu, Yōhei Azakami star in diomedéa anime
― Kadokawa presented a teaser promotional video and a teaser visual for the television anime of writer Eiko Mutsuhana and illustrator Vient's Hello, I Am a Witch and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion! light novel series on Saturday. The teaser announces the anime's cast, staff, and October premiere. Mikako Komatsu voices Rose, and Yōhei Azaka...
The Cat and the Dragon Anime's 2nd Video Announces More Cast, Theme Songs, June 27 Net Debut
Natsuki Hanae, Yōji Ueda, more join cast with songs by yorushika's suis, shallm
― The official website for the television anime of Amara's Neko to Ryū (The Cat and the Dragon) novels presented the anime's second promotional video and a new key visual on Saturday. The video announces five more cast members and the June 27 streaming premiere for the anime, and it also announces and previews the theme s...
Chainsaw Man Anime Gets Smartphone Game With Opening Animation by MAPPA
Maximum the Hormone performs song for opening sequence
― The "MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" livestream event on Friday revealed that the Chainsaw Man anime is getting a smartphone game. The game will feature an opening animated sequence by MAPPA featuring Maximum the Hormone's song "All the Lynch!! All the Mince!!" MAPPA is streaming the animated sequence. The game has an official English X/T...
Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers Anime's 2nd Part Previews Ending Theme in New Video
Show's 2nd part debuts on July 7
― The staff for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the new sequel anime of the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series, revealed a second promotional video on Friday for the anime's second cours (quarter of a year). The video previews the ending theme song. The anime's second part will debut on July 7. Dannie May performs the new opening theme song "Bad Idenshi" (Bad Gene), an...
Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories Anime Gets 17th Season on July 12
Theme of new season is "decision"
― The staff of the Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories television anime announced on Friday that the anime is getting a 17th season that will air on the TV Tokyo channel starting on July 12. The theme for this season is "decision." Cast members in the new season include: Kanji Tsuda, Tomoko Oishi, Satoko Tsuchiya, Ryo Shinoda, Ray Shirakawa, Toshimasa Niiro, Miu Miyak...
New Ahare! Meisaku-kun Anime's Latest Video Unveils Theme Song, July 5 Debut
Frederic band performs "Nonsense Nonsense" theme
― The staff for the new Ahare! Meisaku-kun television anime presented a promotional video and key visual on Friday. The video announces and previews the theme song "Nonsense Nonsense" by the band Frederic, and it also announces the new anime's July 5 premiere. The new five-minute anime shorts will premiere on the TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Setouc...
A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even TV Anime Reveals More Cast
Asami Seto, Kenji Akabane join cast for anime debuting on July 6
― The staff for the television anime of Metabo Hagure's A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires (Buchigire Reijō wa Hōfuku wo Chikaimashita. Madōsho no Chikara de Sokoku wo Tataki Tsubushimasu) light novel series revealed two more cast members on Friday. The new cast includes Asami Seto a...
Dorohedoro Anime's 3rd Season Reveals Teaser Video
Anime's 2nd season debuted on April 1 after a delay
― The "MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" livestream event on Friday revealed a teaser video for the third anime season based on Q Hayashida's Dorohedoro manga. The second season debuted on April 1 at 11:00 p.m. (10:00 a.m. EDT) on various platforms "almost simultaneously worldwide." Crunchyroll is streaming the second season, and it is now strea...
Hell Mode Anime Season 2 Announces Another Cast Member, Ending Song Artists
Yui Horie voices summoned beast Maria, ChoQMay performs "Firetail" ending song
― The staff for the television anime of writer Hamuo and illustrator Mo's Hell Mode - The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing (Hell Mode - Yarikomi Suki no Gamer wa Hai Settei no Isekai de Musō Suru) light novel series announced another cast member and the ending theme song for the second seaso...
MAPPA Reveals Jimoto Saiko! Anime For Release on Netflix
Anime based on usagi's manga centers on girls who live in hometown filled with violence, drugs, poverty
― The "MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" livestream event on Friday revealed that it is producing an anime adaptation of usagi's Jimoto Saiko! (Hometown is the Best!) manga that will stream on Netflix worldwide. The video features aiko's song "milk." The anime's staff includes: Director: Tokio ...
Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc Anime's 2nd Teaser Unveils Staff
Reze Arc's Tatsuya Yoshihara directs next arc
― The anime studio MAPPA presented the second teaser for the Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc anime during its live-streamed "15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" event on Friday. The teaser confirms the main staff. Tatsuya Yoshihara is returning from Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc to direct the next anime at MAPPA. The updated staff includes: Scripts: Hiroshi S...
New Ranma 1/2 Anime's Season 3 Previewed in 2nd Trailer
Next season streams on Netflix in October
― The anime studio MAPPA presented a second trailer for the third season in the new anime based on Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2 manga on Friday. Kōnosuke Uda is again directing the anime at MAPPA. The third season will have mainly returning cast and staff members. Returning chief animation directors Yoshiko Saitō and Kōsuke Kawamura will be joined by Riko Kan...
'Fall in Love, You False Angels' Anime's Teaser Announces Staff at MAPPA
Yasutomo Okamoto helms 2027 anime
― The anime studio MAPPA announced during its live-streamed "15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" event on Friday that it is producing the 2027 television anime of Coco Uzuki's Fall in Love, You False Angels (Koiseyo Mayakashi Tenshi-domo) manga. A teaser promotional video announced the staff: ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ ୨୧ ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ 『#恋せよまやかし天使ども』⠀ ✧₊ ティザーPV ₊✧‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ‧ ┈ ...
MAPPA Produces Beat & Motion Anime Debuting on Netflix in 2027
Main staff, cast, trailer revealed
― The "MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" livestream event on Friday revealed that MAPPA is producing the anime adaptation of Naoki Fujita's Beat & Motion manga that will debut on Netflix in 2027. The announcement revealed a teaser visual, first trailer, full staff, and two main cast members. The anime's staff includes: Director: Yuki Komada Series Composition, S...
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4: The Culling Game Part 2 Anime Reveals Teaser Video
Takeru Sato to direct new season
― The "MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal" livestream event on Friday revealed a teaser video for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4: The Culling Game Part 2, the fourth season of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime. The video states the anime is in production but does not give a release window. The event also revealed that Takeru Sato (assistant director for the third season) will be th...
Kana Nishino Performs Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Anime's New Opening Theme Song
Video previews new theme song for anime's 2nd of 2 cours
― The staff for Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, the new television anime of Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō - Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) light novel series, revealed the anime's next opening theme song in a video preview on Friday. Kana Nishino is performing th...
'Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her' TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals July 6 Debut
harmoe performs ending theme song
― The official website for Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her — the television anime of Yu Hibari and illustrator Siso's Tenkō-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishōjo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken (The Neat and Beautiful Girl at My New School Was My Childhood Friend Who I Used to Play With Who I Thought was a Boy, or Tenbin for short) light nov...
Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Anime Reveals More Cast in Main Promo Video
Yumiri Hanamori, Taku Yashiro, more join cast for series debuting on July 7
― The staff for the television anime of Eri Ejima's Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games (Tai Ari Deshita: Ojō-sama wa Kakutō Game Nante Shinai) manga revealed more cast and the main promotional video on Friday. The below video previews both the opening and ending theme songs. The new cast includes:Yumiri Hanamori as Hana I...
Victoria of Many Faces Anime Reveals Short Promo Video Highlighting Victoria, Jeffrey
Series debuts on July 7, will have online advanced screening on June 27
― The staff for the television anime of writer Syuu and illustrator Nanna Fujimi's Victoria of Many Faces (Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria) light novel series revealed a new short "Victoria and Jeffrey version" promotional video on Friday. The anime will host an online advanced screening program on June 27 at 3:00 p.m. JST (2:00 a.m. E...
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Anime Reveals 3rd Promo Video, More Cast, Early Debut on Prime Video
Minami Tsuda, Takuma Terashima, more join cast for anime debuting online on July 3 before TV debut on July 10
― The official website for the television anime of Fuurou's The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects (Ryōmin 0-nin Start no Henkyō Ryōshu-sama) light novel series revealed a third promotional video on Friday, along with more cast members. The new cast includes (name romanizations are not c...
20th Anniversary Sgt. Frog Film Reveals Opening Scene
New 20th anniversary anime film project to open in Japan on June 26
― The official Youtube channel for Shin Gekijōban ☆ Keroro Gunsō Fukkatsu Shite Sokkō Chikyū Metsubō no Kiki de Arimasu! (New Sgt. Frog the Movie: The Earth Is in Mortal Peril as Soon as We Come Back!), the new 20th anniversary anime film project, began streaming its opening scene on Friday. The scene is reminiscent of the original a...
Rich Girl Caretaker TV Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, More Cast
Kentarō Kumagai joins cast as Katsuya Taishō
― The official website for the anime adaptation of author Yusaku Sakaishi and illustrator Sakura Miwabe's Rich Girl Caretaker (Saijo no Osewa) light novel series revealed the show's second promotional video and more cast on Friday Kentarō Kumagai joins the cast as Katsuya Taishō. The anime will debut on July 4 late at night (effectively, July 5) at 2:38 a....
Kagurabachi Anime Casts Tomokazu Seki as Kunishige
Seki plays protagonist Chihiro's father in anime premiering next April
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi manga revealed on Friday that Tomokazu Seki is joining the anime's cast as Kunishige Rokuhira, the protagonist Chihiro's father. Viz Media's Shonen Jump service and Shueisha's Manga Plus service are releasing the Kagurabachi manga digitally...
Red River Anime's New Video Previews Hiroki Nanami's Opening Song
Hiroki Nanami performs "Akatsuki no Sora" opening song
― The official website for the television anime of Chie Shinohara's Red River (Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori) shōjo manga began streaming the full promotional video for the anime on Friday. The video previews the anime's opening theme song "Akatsuki no Sora" (Dawn Sky) by Hiroki Nanami. Viz Media describes the manga's first volume: Yuri, a pretty...
2026 Crayon Shin-chan Film Casts FRUITS ZIPPER Idols Runa Nakagawa, Noel Hayase
Both voice guest roles in July 31 film
― The official website for Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake-shon (Crayon Shin-chan The Movie Super Strange! My Yōkai Monster Vacation), the 33rd 2D anime film in the Crayon Shin-chan series, revealed on Friday that singers Runa Nakagawa and Noel Hayase from the idol group Fruits Zipper will have guest roles in the upcoming film. The announceme...
You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2's 3rd English-Subtitled Trailer Unveils Ending Song
Mega Shinnosuke performs "Unmei no Kimi" ending song
― The staff for the television anime of Kōcha Agasawa's romantic comedy manga You and I Are Polar Opposites (Seihantaina Kimi to Boku) presented the second season's third trailer with English subtitles on Friday. The trailer reveals and previews the anime's ending theme song "Unmei no Kimi" ("You are the one") by Mega Shinnosuke. MANGA Plus publish...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Reveals Promo Video, Visual, Theme Song Artists for 2nd Part
Daoko, Azusa Tadokoro perform theme songs for 2nd part of 4th season
― The staff for the fourth That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) anime season revealed on Friday a new promotional video, visual, and theme song artists for the second part: Daoko performs the new opening theme song "TACTIC," and Azusa Tadokoro performs the new ending theme song "Hymnal." The staff...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 14-20
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing anime; Assassin's Creed Shadows: Tales of Iga, Gladiator Battle Life manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Assassination Classroom: The Complete Series BDPlease Crunchyroll US$89.98 June 16 Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition BDCite Crunchyroll US$74.98 June 16 Colorful Stage! T...
Animation Studios Sunrise, Shaft Tease 1st Anime Collaboration
Countdown launched for anime's reveal on June 23
― Animation studios Sunrise and SHAFT launched an official X (formerly Twitter) account titled "Sunrise x Shaft New Anime" on Thursday, kicking off a countdown until the anime's official reveal on June 23 at 24:30 JST (effectively June 24 at 12:30 a.m.). The X account will post countdown updates over the next days leading up to the reveal, beginning wi...
MAO Anime Announces 2nd Part Opening Song by Boy Group 20th Century
Former V6 members perform new MAO opening song "Bokura ga Uwagaki suru Sekai," 26 years after "CHANGE THE WORLD" opening song for Inuyasha anime
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed on Thursday that boy group 20th Century (formerly V6) will perform the new opening theme song "Bokura ga Uwagaki suru Sekai" (The World We Overwrite) for the second cours (quarters of a year) of Sunrise's television anime ba...
Crunchyroll Plans to Expand to Taiwan, S. Korea
Taiwan localization slated to begin this summer, with S. Korea following later in the year
― Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Tuesday that Crunchyroll plans to expand to Taiwan and South Korea, with localization slated to begin in Taiwan this summer, and in South Korea later in the year. Crunchyroll president Rahul Purini made the announcement during the APOS conference in Bali, Indone...
2nd Live-Action Mr. Osomatsu Film Debuts at #3, New Version of Milky☆Subway Film at #9 in Japan
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ranks at #4 in its 8th weekend
― The second film in the series of live-action Mr. Osomatsu (Osomatsu-san) films opened in Japan at #3. The film sold 141,000 tickets and earned 218,240,200 yen (about US$1.35 million) in its first three days.Ae! Group also performs the film's theme song "Dekoboko Life" (Rough Life).Taisuke Kawamura (live-action Kuragehime, live-action Nodam...
The World's Strongest Rearguard - Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs
Redhair Rosy performs "license" opening song, Inner Journey band performs "Owaranai Yoru no Mamori-kata" ending song
― The official website for the television anime of Tōwa's The World's Strongest Rearguard - Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker (Sekai Saikyō no Kōei: Meikyūkoku no Shinjin Tansakusha) light novel series started streaming the anime's second promotional video on Thursday. The video reveal...
Super Psychic Policeman Chojo Anime's Video Reveals Cast
Yūsuke Kobayashi, Riko Aono, Maria Naganawa, Daisuke Ono, Toshiya Miyata, more join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Shun Numa's Super Psychic Policeman Chojo (Chōjun Chōjō Senpai) manga unveiled a new promotional video and visual for the anime on Thursday. The video reveals the anime's cast. The cast includes: Yūsuke Kobayashi as Meguru Chojo Riko Aono as Nao Ippongi Maria Na...
Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. Anime's Video Reveals Cast, Staff, October TV Debut
Kazuyuki Okitsu, Miyu Tomita, Fūka Izumi, Yurie Funato, Asami Tano, Hinata Satō join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Tsutomu's Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. (Older Men Like Cute Things) manga began streaming the anime's first promotional video on Thursday. The video reveals the anime's cast, staff, and October television debut. The cast includes:Kazuyuki Okitsu as Mitsutaka ...
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2 Anime Reveals New Video, Opening Song, 2 New Cast Members
Manaka Iwami, Masaya Fukunishi join cast, syudou×Yusei Yagi (FANTASTICS) perform "Latte Magic" opening for July 4 anime
― The official website of Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., the television anime based on Sekka Iwata and Yū Aoki's Magilumiere Co. Ltd. (Kabushikigaisha Magilumiere) manga, revealed a new 30-second promotional video, and two new cast members for the second season on Thursday. The vid...
Writer Jirō Sugiura, Artist Umemaru's The Fake Alchemist Manga Gets TV Anime
Animation studio Passione to produce series
― Kadokawa announced the television anime adaptation of storywriter Jirō Sugiura and artist Umemaru's The Fake Alchemist (Nisemono no Renkinjutsushi) manga, and revealed a commemorative trailer and teaser visual on Thursday. Passione is animating the series. Kadokawa describes the story:As an indie hit that became a legendary sensation, surpassing 1 million...
The Reincarnated Elf Left on a Journey to Master His Magic and With His Extra Lifespan Became a Living Legend TV Anime Unveils Teaser Video, Main Cast, Staff, 2027 Debut
Daiki Yamashita, Hana Hishikawa star in Studio Palette anime
― Asmik Ace revealed on Thursday the teaser promo video, teaser visual, main cast, staff, and 2027 debut for the television anime adaptation of Monshō Sakakibara's Majutsu o Kiwamete Tabi ni Deta Tensei Elf, Moteamashita Jumyō de Ikeru Densetsu to Naru (Tensei Elf for short) light novel series. Asmik Ace also revealed the anime's tentative ...
Mebius Dust Anime Announces 6 More Cast Members
Hiroshi Tsuchida, Ryōhei Shioguchi, Ryō Hirohashi, Yūki Kuwahara, Mari Hino, Hiromichi Tezuka join cast
― The official website for Mebius Dust, Dōga Kōbō's original television anime based on Hajime Shinagawa's story of the same title, announced more cast members for the anime on Thursday: Hiroshi Tsuchida as Shippo Marimo, a flower shop's mascot and de facto head Ryōhei Shioguchi as Tenrō, the flower...
Chainsmoker Cat Anime Casts Rina Honnizumi
Honnizumi plays title character's little sister Imoko
― The official website for the television anime of Nyan Nyan Factory's Chainsmoker Cat (Yanineko) manga announced on Thursday that Rina Honnizumi is joining the cast as Imoko, Yani Neko's little sister who is a model high school student. Seven Seas is releasing the manga in English, and it describes this comedy set in a world where humans, catgirl...
Babies of Bread Stop-Motion TV Anime's New Video Announces Cast
Ruka Yura, Riko Takayama, Nagiko Tsuji, Santena, Chika Tanabe, more join cast
― The official website for the stop-motion television anime based on Japanese company CHOCOLATE Inc.'s CG anime film short "Babies of Bread" ("Pan no Aka-chan") debuted the second promotional video for the anime on Thursday. The video announces the cast for the anime.. The cast, which is composed mostly of comedians, includ...
Cyborg 009: Nemesis Reveals July 19 Net Debut
Anime's key visual also revealed
― The staff of Ishimori Production's Cyborg 009: Nemesis, a new anime based on Shōtarō Ishinomori's Cyborg 009 manga, revealed on Thursday the anime's key visual and July 19 debut. The anime will debut its three episodes on July 19 at 12:00 a.m. JST on ABEMA Premium, d Anime Store, U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, Prime Video, DMM TV, and other streaming services in Japan. The st...
Hulu to Stream Inept Villainess, Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 Dubs
Undead Unluck: Winter Arc also debuts English dub on Hulu on July 2
― Hulu is listing the Though I Am an Inept Villainess anime with a July 12 debut with both subtitles and an English dub, as well as an English dub for the second season of the Mission: Yozakura Family anime with a July 15 debut. In addition, TMS Entertainment USA announced on Tuesday that the Undead Unluck: Winter Arc (Undead Unluck...
Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Summer 2026 Season
Black Torch, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Tomb Raider King, Goodbye, Lara, more anime
― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it is streaming the following anime (dub languages streaming at later date in parentheses) for the summer 2026 season: June 24 Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! (Thai) June 25 From Overshadowed to Overpowere...
Yoshitaka Amano's ZAN Limited Anime Series Debuts 1st Trailer at Anime Expo on July 3
Final Fantasy artist Amano establishes Yoshitaka Amano Inc., expands "AMANO" exhibition
― Artist Yoshitaka Amano (Vampire Hunter D, Final Fantasy) announced on Wednesday that he has established the Los Angeles-based company Yoshitaka Amano Inc., which revealed that production has begun on ZAN, an anime based on his DEVA ZAN art. The project, which is now listed as a limited anime series, will debut i...
Psyren Anime Streams 1st Teaser With Anime Footage
Anime premieres in October
― Anime distributor REMOW began streaming the second teaser promotional video for the television anime of Toshiaki Iwashiro's Psyren manga with subtitles in multiple languages on Wednesday. Although it is the anime's second teaser overall, it is the first one with animated footage.REMOW describes the anime:One day, high schooler Ageha Yoshina picks up a mysterious “red phon...
The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne Anime Unveils 2nd Video, Theme Songs, July 6 Debut
Dance-vocal group BUDDiiS performs "Script" opening song, idol group Kurawan performs "Suteki na Kanchigai" ending song
― The official website for the television anime of Tanba and Yuunagi's The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne (Saikyō Degarashi Ōji no Anyaku Teii Arasoi: Munō o Enjiru SS-Rank Ōji wa Kōi Keishō-sen o Kage kara Shihai Suru) light novel series unveiled on Wednesday the anim...
Trapped in a Dating Sim 2 Anime's New Video Reveals Theme Songs
Music unit Ando performs opening song, girl band MEISHOHIKOKAI performs ending song
― Kadokawa started streaming the second promotional video for the second television anime season based on Yomu Mishima's Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs (Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai Desu) light novel series on Wednesday. The video announces and previews the opening the...
Sazae-san Chief Director Hiromitsu Morita Dies
Morit began working on Sazae-san in 2005, became chief director in 2011
― Animator and director Hiromitsu Morita died on June 4.Animation studio Eiken announced of his death on Monday. The announcement did not mention the cause of his death, and it noted that Morita had voluntarily retired in March 2024.Morita joined the production of the long-running Sazae-san anime beginning with its 5,648th episod...
Just Like Mona Lisa Manga Gets TV Anime by SHAFT
1st trailer, main cast to be unveiled at AnimagiC panel on August 1
― CyberAgent announced on Wednesday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Tsumuji Yoshimura's Just Like Mona Lisa (Seibetsu "Mona Lisa" no Kimi e.) manga. SHAFT is animating the television anime.Yoshimura drew the below illustration to celebrate the anime's announcement.The announcement noted that the manga will have ...
Magic Repo Man Anime's Video Unveils Cast, More Staff, October TV Debut
Reiji Kawashima, Emiri Katō, Daiki Hamano, Akira Sekine, Yū Kobayashi join cast
― TV Asahi unveiled the first promotional video for the television anime of Masakichi and Shingou Iijima's Magic Repo Man: Dumped by My Party, I'll Cash In With a Cute Support Fairy to Become the Strongest!
(Kashita Maryoku wa [Ribo Harai] de Kyōsei Chōshū ~Yōzumi to Party Tsuihōsareta Ore wa, Kawaii Support Yōsei to Iss...
Yuruyuru Zukan Children's Books Get TV Anime in October
"Gentle" books tell facts, trivia about animals with "cute" art, 4-panel manga
― Publisher Gakken announced on Wednesday that its Yuruyuru Zukan (Gentle Picture Book) children's book series will have a television anime that will premiere within the Sunday program Animori! on TV Tokyo and 5 affiliated channels in October. The announcement noted that the anime will be in a "short format."The book serie...
Bandai Namco Filmworks Reveals 'Sunrise 50th Anniversary' Project Including 6 Short Film Projects (Updated)
"Mirai e no Kōro" short film project reveals 1st 2 short films "Dice with Demon," "Metafear"
― Bandai Namco Filmworks launched on Wednesday the "Sunrise 50th Anniversary" project to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Muteki Chōjin Zambot 3, the first work under the Sunrise brand, in 2027. The "Sunrise 50th Anniversary" project will run from 2026 to 2028. The project also revealed its key visual, and...
The World is Dancing Anime Streams Early on June 29 on Prime Video Japan
The official website for the television anime of Kazuto Mihara's The World Is Dancing manga announced on Tuesday that the series will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Japan on June 29 at 10:00 p.m. JST, ahead of its July 2 television broadcast. The anime will debut on Tokyo MX and KBS Kyoto in Japan on July 2 at 10:00 p.m. JST, then on Sun TV at 24:00 JST (effectively, July 3 at 12 midnigh...
GKIDS to Screen Cocoon Wartime Anime on September 4
GKIDS to screen N. American premiere at July's JAPAN CUTS, release anime on home video
― GKIDS announced on Tuesday that it has acquired the North American rights to cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood (cocoon Aru Natsu no Shōjo-tachi Yori), the anime of Machiko Kyō's Cocoon manga. The company will begin screening the anime in theaters on September 4 in Japanese with English subtitles and with an English...
New Ghost in the Shell Anime's Prime Video Trailer Unveils July 7 Net Debut
Amazon Prime to exclusively stream series in over 240 countries excluding mainland China, Russia, Vietnam
― Bandai Namco Filmworks presented on Tuesday the Amazon Prime Video trailer and July 7 streaming premiere for Science SARU's The Ghost in the Shell (Kōkaku Kidōtai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL) television anime series. The anime will stream on Prime Video Japan starting on July 7 at 11:30 p.m. JST (10...
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime's Video Reveals Theme Songs, July 3 Debut
sajou no hana, MEISHOHIKOKAI perform opening, ending themes
― The staff for the television anime of Ezogingitune and illustrator DeeCHA's I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand (Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Ittekara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita.) light novel series presented a new promotional video for the anime on Tuesday. The video announces the anime's July 3 premie...
Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Kazuhiro Yamaji, Tōru Nara
Yamaji, Nara voice Cyborgs' mentor, nanotech expert who modified Nemesis group
― The staff of Ishimori Production's Cyborg 009: Nemesis, a new anime based on Shōtarō Ishinomori's Cyborg 009 manga, revealed two new cast members on Tuesday. Kazuhiro Yamaji as Dr. Isaac Gilmore, a leading expert in bioengineering who became the father figure to Cyborg 009/Joe Shimamura and the other 00 Cyborgs Tōru Nara...
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Anime's New Video Unveils ReoNa's Ending Song
Series airing for half year debuts on July 2
― The staff 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 announced in its second full promotional video on Tuesday that ReoNa is performing the ending theme song "Lv. 1 Shokugyō: Ningen" (Level 1 Occ...
TV Asahi Announces New Short Anime Programming Block 'PicoAni'
New short anime block will debut 4 new anime in October 2026, January 2027
― TV Asahi announced its new short anime programming block "PicoAni" on Monday, and revealed its lineup of titles, including Koupen-chan, Sirotan, Pop Pap Polters, Momomo! Ninimo, and Josemaru.Koupen-chan, the short television anime based on Rurutea's illustrations of the character of the same name, is currently airing on TV A...
HIDIVE to Stream I'm Dating a Dark Summoner Anime
Anime premieres in October
― HIDIVE announced on Monday that it will stream the short anime of Shaoh's I'm Dating a Dark Summoner (Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru) manga beginning this October for the fall 2026 season. The anime will premiere in October. The main cast members are: Rei Takano as Amona Yūki Nishiyama as Roni Hōden Tei Senmai as Imp Seiya Miyajima (Umayon, BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico)...
Liar Game Anime Casts Jun Fukuyama as Nearco
Nearco appeared in 11th episode on Monday
― The official website for the television anime of Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game manga announced on Tuesday that Jun Fukuyama plays Nearco, who oversees the "Contraband Game." The game and character appeared in the 11th episode on Monday: The anime premiered in Japan on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on April 6 at 24:00 (effectively April 7 at 12:00 a.m.). The ani...
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend Film's Trailer Previews Song by Tōko Kirishima
Video previews "Turn the World Upside Down" for October 16 film
― The official website for Seishun Buta Yarō wa Dear Friend no Yume o Minai (Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend) film, the latest anime of Hajime Kamoshida's Rascal Does Not Dream (Seishun Buta Yarō or Aobuta) novel series, began streaming the film's main trailer on Monday. The video previews the song "Turn the World Upside Down" by ...
Sasaki and Peeps 2nd Season Anime Reveals October Debut, More Returning Staff in New Promo Video
1st season's episode, assistant director Yūshi Ibe now helms new season at SILVER LINK.
― Kadokawa revealed on Monday a new promotional video, new visual, additional returning staff members, and the October debut for the second season of the television anime of writer Buncololi and illustrator Kantoku's Sasaki and Peeps (Sasaki and Pichan) novels. First season episode and assistant director Yūshi Ibe...
Black Clover Anime Season 2 Unveils Director, October TV Debut
Ayataka Tanemura returns as director from last 1st season episodes, Sword of the Wizard King film
― TV Tokyo announced on Monday that the second anime season based on Yūki Tabata's Black Clover manga will premiere on TV Tokyo in October. TV Tokyo also announced that Ayataka Tanemura, the director of episodes 153-170 of the first Black Clover anime and the film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, ...
Within the Villainess Anime Casts Ayane Sakura as Star Maiden
Sakura plays in-story otome game's heroine, who also has reincarnated soul within her
― Kadokawa presented a new "heroine" promotional video and another teaser visual for the television anime of author Makiburo and illustrator Mai Murasaki's Within the Villainess (Akuyaku Reijō no Naka no Hito) light novel series and Nazuna Shiraume's manga adaptation on Monday. The video announces that Ayane Sakura ...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, June 1-7
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 earns 3.2%, Demon Slayer rebroadcast earns 2.3%
― The 2022 live-action film based on the Mr. Osomatsu (Osomatsu-san) anime aired on TV Tokyo on Saturday, June 6 at 11:40 a.m. and it earned a 0.8% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV June 7 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 7.7 Detective Conan NTV June 6 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 6.1 Chibi Maru...
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc's 3rd Trailer Reveals October 2 Debut
Exclusive worldwide streaming on Disney+ outside China also confirmed
― The staff for Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc (Tokyo Revengers: Santen Sensō-hen), the latest arc of the Tokyo Revengers anime, presented its third trailer on Sunday. The video announces the arc's October 2 premiere, and it also confirms that the arc will stream worldwide (excluding China) exclusively on Disney+. The...
The Ogre's Bride Anime's New Video Unveils Theme Songs, More Staff, July 4 Debut
ClariS perform "Hitokoto" opening, Ikusaburō Yamazaki performs "Shinboshi" ending
― The staff for the television anime of Kureha's The Ogre's Bride (Oni no Hanayome) light novel series presented the anime's full promotional video and a new key visual on Sunday. The video announces and previews the anime's theme songs, and it also announces additional staff members and the July 4 premiere for the anim...
Sakanaction's 'Kaiju' Song Wins Song of the Year at Music Awards Japan 2026
Mrs. Green Apple wins Artist of the Year for 2nd straight year; Kenshi Yonezu's "IRIS OUT" wins multiple awards
― The Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA) announced the major award winners during the Grand Ceremony of its Music Awards Japan event on Saturday. The awards event launched last year. The major award winners are: Artist of the Year Mrs. Green Apple Song of...
Sparks of Tomorrow Anime Reveals New Promo Video, 5 More Cast Members
New visual also revealed for series debuting worldwide on Netflix on July 5
― The staff for the television anime of Hiro Yūki's Sparks of Tomorrow (20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku) novel revealed a pre-broadcast promotional video on Sunday. The staff also revealed a new visual and more cast.The new cast includes:Hiroshi Yanaka as Jinemon Momokawa, Inako's fatherMayumi Asano as Naeko Momokawa, Inako's mother...
Kill Blue Anime Casts Ikumi Hasegawa
Hasegawa voices marine sports prodigy Mai Otohime with dual shy & bold sides
― The staff for the television anime of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue manga announced on Saturday that kumi Hasegawa is joining the cast as Mai Otohime, a marine sports prodigy (known as the "Mermaid Queen") with both a shy, petite "Chibi-hime" side and a bold "Gyaru-hime" side. The staff also presented a new key visual:Viz...
Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan Anime's Ads Reveal Theme Song Artists, July 4 Debut
NOMELON NOLEMON performs opening song "Yurari Yureru," Aooo performs ending song "DAYS!"
― Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, and Psyde Kick Studio presented the second set of television commercials and a new main visual for their original anime project Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan (Grow Up Show: The Sunflower Circus Troupe) on Saturday. The commercials announced and previewed the NOMELON NOLEMON duo's o...
'Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun' Season 4's 2nd Main Promo Video Reveals More Cast
Yūma Uchida, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Misato Matsuoka join cast
― The staff for the anime of Osamu Nishi's Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun (Mairimashita! Iruma-kun) manga presented the second main promotional video and second main visual for the anime's ongoing fourth season on Saturday. The video announces three more cast members: Yūma Uchida as Leviathan Leiji, a grandson of one of the Three Greats ...
Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anime Nominated for N. American TV Critics' Awards
Live-action Drops of God, Last Samurai Standing series also nominated
― The Television Critics Association (TCA) announced the nominees for its 42nd Annual TCA Awards on Friday. Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation received a nod in the Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming category, where it is competing against Electric Bloom, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Phineas and Ferb, Stranger T...
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime Casts Sumo Wrestlers Tamawashi, Tamashoho
Active sumo wrestlers from Mongolia discuss their anime voice acting debut in video
― CyberAgent revealed on Friday that Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, the television anime of Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jādūgar) manga, has cast Mongolian wrestlers Tamawashi and Tamashoho (full names Ichiro Tamawashi and Manpei Tamashoho) in the series. Both are active professional sumo wrestle...
Victoria of Many Faces Anime's New Short Promo Video Highlights Victoria, Nonna
Series debuts on July 7, will have online advanced screening on June 27
― The staff for the television anime of writer Syuu and illustrator Nanna Fujimi's Victoria of Many Faces (Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria) light novel series revealed a new short "Victoria and Nonna" promotional video on Friday. The anime will host an online advanced screening program on June 27 at 3:00 p.m. JST (2:00 a.m. EDT) that w...
Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto TV Anime Previews Opening Theme in 3rd Promo Video
Key visual also revealed for anime debuting on July 4
― The staff for the television anime of Hiroshi Shiibashi's Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto (Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen) manga began streaming the show's third promotional video on Friday. The video previews the opening theme song. The staff also revealed a key visual. The anime will debut on Tokyo MX on July 4 at 10:30 p.m. and then on Sun TV at 11...
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Anime Reveals Trailer, July 8 Debut, More Cast
Lia, AVAM perform theme songs
― The staff for the television anime of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked (Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi) manga (the Japanese manga and anime write the English title as: My mother-in-law and sister-in-law who don't bully me.) revealed the anime's main promotional video, July 8 debut, theme song information, and more cast on Friday. Lia performs the openin...
Bride of the Barrier Master TV Anime Reveals January 2027 Debut, Main Cast in Teaser Video
Akari Kitō, Kikunosuke Toya star in anime at studio TROYCA
― Kadokawa revealed on Friday that the television anime of Kureha's Bride of the Barrier Master (Kekkaishi no Ichirinka) light novel series will debut in January 2027. The staff also revealed a new teaser visual, a teaser video, the main cast members, and more staff members. The anime will star: Akari Kitō as Hana Ichise Kikunosuke Toya as Sa...
Waji's Trying to Break up With Sex Boys-Love Manga Has AnimeFesta Anime in the Works
Manga centers on many who has tried to break up with his boyfriend over 50 times
― Suiseisha announced on Friday that Waji's Trying to Break up With Sex (Wakareru Tame ni Irojikake Shite Mita) boys-love manga is getting an AnimeFesta anime adaptation that will be broadcast. The staff will reveal the broadcast timing and cast details at another date. Coolmic is publishing the manga in English (the man...
I'm Dating a Dark Summoner! Anime Announces Cast, Staff, October Debut
Seiya Miyajima (Umayon, BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico) directs, writes shorts
― The staff for the short anime of Shaoh's I'm Dating a Dark Summoner! (Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru) manga presented its main cast, staff, October television premiere, and first key visual on Friday. The main cast members are: Rei Takano as Amona Yūki Nishiyama as Roni Hōden Tei Senmai as Imp Seiya Miyajima (Umayon, Ban...
Akiwashi's 'Living in a World Without Magic' Music Video Has Animated Film Project in the Works
Kasagi Labo has overseas plans for film of indie music video
― Illustrator Akiwashi and Euluca Lab's self-produced music video "Living in a World Without Magic" ("Mahō no Nai Sekai de Ikiru to Iu Koto" or Mahoseka for short) has an animated feature-length film project in the works. The original music video is below: Akiwashi served as the director, scriptwriter, character designer, animator, backgrou...
Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 Anime's Main Promo Video Unveils Ending Song, July 2 Debut
Kenshō Ono performs "Bokura" song (as Ryūnosuke Akutagawa)
― Kadokawa presented the main promotional video for Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2, the second season anime based on Kanaineko's Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! (Bungō Stray Dogs: Woof!) spinoff manga for the Bungo Stray Dogs franchise, on Friday. The video announces and previews the ending theme song "Bokura ~Akutagawa Ryūnosuke Ver.~ (We – Ryūnosuke Akutaga...
Sentai Filmworks Screens 4K Restoration of Ninja Scroll Anime Film in October in U.S., Canada
Anime's 4K version screens on October 4, 5, 7
― Sentai Filmworks announced on Thursday that it will screen the 4K version of Ninja Scroll (Jūbei Ninpūchō) anime film on October 4, 5, and 7 in the U.S. and Canada. The company streamed a trailer: Sentai screened the world premiere of the 4K film on February 15 at 10:00 p.m. CET at Berlinale, the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. The film then go...
Mr. Osomatsu Season 4 Anime Streams Unaired 13th Episode
Crunchyroll launched "The Matsuno Ten" episode on Thursday
― The official X/Twitter account for the Mr. Osomatsu anime announced on Friday that the previously unaired 13th episode of the show's fourth season "The Matsuno Ten" has begun streaming in Japan and will air on television on June 13 at 9:30 a.m. on various TV Tokyo networks. In addition, Crunchyroll has begun streaming the episode in Japanes...
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