Kadokawa Animation at AnimagiC 2025
Tokyo, Japan – Tuesday, July 31, 2025 – KADOKAWA CORPORATION is thrilled to announce its lineup of anime titles and special guest appearances at ANImagic 2025, taking place at the Congress Center Rosengarten in Mannheim, Germany, from August 1 to August 3, 2025.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to connect with the creative minds behind your favorite anime!
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4
The Rising of The Shield Hero S4: Draw Your Shields! Exclusive Live Drawing Session with Team Q&A
Date: August 1 (Friday), 5:00 PM–6:00 PM / August 3 (Sunday), 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
Location: Crunchyroll Cinema
Guest Speakers: Hitoshi Haga (Director), Seira Minami (Original Light Novel Illustrator), Franziska van Wulfen (Character Design), Ten Kimura (KADOKAWA Producer)
A special panel featuring the core creative team, who will provide an in-depth look at Season 4, which is currently streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll. Attendees can look forward to behind-the-scenes insights, a Q&A session, a live drawing showcase, and a prize giveaway to conclude the event.
A variety of additional activities, including autograph sessions and premiere screenings, will also take place throughout the weekend.
Autograph Session with The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Team
Date: August 2 (Saturday), 11:00 AM–12:00 PM / August 3 (Sunday), 4:15 PM–5:15 PM
Location: Crunchyroll VIP Area Level 2
Autograph Session with the Original Illustrator Seira Minami
Date: August 2 (Saturday), 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: ANImagic-Kino 2
German Premiere: Episode 5 – The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4
Date: August 1 (Friday), 6:00 PM–6:30 PM / August 3 (Sunday), 3:15 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Crunchyroll Cinema
【OSHI NO KO】 Season 2
【OSHI NO KO】 – 【MEIN*STAR】 Season 2 – Tokyo Blade Insider ANImagic 2025
Date: August 2 (Saturday), 3:00 PM–4:20 PM / August 3 (Sunday), 3:00 PM–4:20 PM
Location: CineMagic 2
Guest Speakers: Daisuke Hiramaki (Director), Ciao Nekotomi (Assistant Director), Kuniyasu Nishina (Assistant Director), Shimpei Yamashita (KADOKAWA Producer)
In celebration of the Season 3 announcement, this panel will present a comprehensive retrospective on Season 2, featuring exclusive production assets and commentary from the creative team. The team will also share never-before-revealed behind-the-scenes stories and creative insights.
A variety of additional activities, including autograph sessions and premiere screenings, will also (take place/be available) throughout the weekend.
Autograph Session with the 【OSHI NO KO】 – 【MEIN*STAR】 Season 2 Team
Date: August 1 (Friday), 2:30 PM–3:15 PM / August 2 (Saturday), 5:15 PM–6:00 PM / August 3 (Sunday), 11:00 AM–11:45 AM
Location: Peppermint Booth
Screening with Personal Greeting from the 【OSHI NO KO】 – 【MEIN*STAR】 Season 2 Team
Date: August 1 (Friday), 5:45 PM–7:00 PM / August 2 (Saturday), 7:45 PM–9:00 PM
Location: August 1 (Friday) at Cinemagic 1 / August 2 (Saturday) at Cinemagic 2
More Kadokawa Animation Screenings at ANImagic 2025
In addition to the featured panels, KADOKAWA will present a wide range of anime screenings throughout the weekend.
Sentenced to Be a Hero – Episode 1 European Premiere
Date: August 2 (Saturday), 10:30 PM–11:15 PM
Location: Crunchyroll Cinema
Be among the very first in Europe to witness the debut episode of this highly anticipated new series! Whether you're a longtime light novel fan or a newcomer curious about the story, don't miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable premiere moment. The series will begin simulcasting in January 2026!
From exclusive European premieres to fan-favorite titles, these programs offer a chance to experience new and returning works on the big screen alongside fellow anime fans.
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom
Date: August 1 (Friday), 10:00 PM–12:15 AM
August 2 (Saturday), 7:15 PM–9:30 PM
Location: CineMagic 1
Isekai Quartet – Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2
Date: August 3 (Sunday), 4:30 PM–5:00 PM
Location: CineMagic 1
KonoSuba – God’s blessing on this wonderful world!! Season 3: Bonus Stage
Date: August 3 (Sunday), 6:30 PM–7:35 PM
Location: ANImagic-Kino 1
Nukitashi: Welcome to Love Island! – Episode 1 Screening
Date: August 2 (Saturday), 11:45 PM–12:15 AM
Location: ANImagic-Kino 3
KADOKAWA's presence at ANImagic 2025 promises a dynamic celebration of anime, complete with premieres, panels, autograph sessions, and exclusive insights.
Singer-Songwriter Kashitarō Itō Returns to ANImagic!
Kashitarō Itō returns for his third appearance, with concerts, autograph sessions, and a new fan-voted song performance! He will once again charm fans with live acoustic performances which will feature popular anime songs, including those from My Happy Marriage, as well as fan-favorite original tracks.
This time, there is an extra special project leading up to ANImagic 2025! Through an advanced online poll, fans had the opportunity to vote for their favorite anime songs. Based on the poll, one song will personally chosen by Kashitarō Itō and performed live as a special thank-you to his supporters.
Event Schedule
August 1st, 2025 (Fri)
14:30–15:30 – Autograph Session at Karaoke Room
18:00–18:30 – Concert at Mozarthall
August 2nd, 2025 (Sat)
13:45–14:15 – Concert at Mozarthall
15:00–16:00 – Autograph Session at Karaoke Room
Sunday, August 3
11:15–11:45 – Concert at Mozarthall
12:30–13:30 – Autograph Session at Karaoke Room
Don't miss this opportunity to see Kashitarō Itō and his performances at ANImagic 2025!
Kashitarō Itō Profile
Having started his singing career on video platforms, ITO Kashitaro became a sensation, often referred to as an unparalleled vocal talent. To date, his videos have amassed over 150 million views. His social media presence is considerable, boasting 700,000 followers and 300,000 official friends on LINE, making him a highly revered artist among younger netizens and social media users. After his major debut, he transitioned to creating original compositions and blossomed as a singer-songwriter, releasing five albums.
In spring 2018, he penned his debut novel Katei Kyoshitsu. In 2020, he released his first single Kioku no Hakobune (the ending theme for the anime Deca-Dence) and his first collected essays Bokutachi ni Niau Sekai (The World that Suits Us), published by KADOKAWA. These ventures showcased his prowess as a “singer-songwriter-novelist.” Since then, he has consistently released anime theme songs, including Shinjuiro no Kakumei (ending theme for Deep Insanity: The Lost Child), Silent Minority (opening theme for Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs), Hinata no Kuni and Neko Neko Biyori and Aisazuniha irarenai (theme songs for Nights with a Cat), Vita Philosophica and Tsukikage okuri (ending theme for My Happy Marriage), and Syura Diary (No Longer Allowed In Another World).
In February 2022, he launched his first best-of album Sanzen Sekai, continuing his streak of having four consecutive albums ranked in the Oricon Top 10 chart. From 2021 onward, he has been voicing the character Hikage Toma in the HIPHOP media mix project Paradox Live. While his primary activities revolve around singing, music production, and streaming, ITO Kashitaro's endeavors span songwriting/music production for other musicians, voice acting, writing, and being a DJ and radio host, truly exemplifying his multifaceted talents. Interestingly, he refrains from showing his face in the media, using a fox mask as his trademark.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to connect with the creative minds behind your favorite anime!
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4
The Rising of The Shield Hero S4: Draw Your Shields! Exclusive Live Drawing Session with Team Q&A
Date: August 1 (Friday), 5:00 PM–6:00 PM / August 3 (Sunday), 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
Location: Crunchyroll Cinema
Guest Speakers: Hitoshi Haga (Director), Seira Minami (Original Light Novel Illustrator), Franziska van Wulfen (Character Design), Ten Kimura (KADOKAWA Producer)
A special panel featuring the core creative team, who will provide an in-depth look at Season 4, which is currently streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll. Attendees can look forward to behind-the-scenes insights, a Q&A session, a live drawing showcase, and a prize giveaway to conclude the event.
A variety of additional activities, including autograph sessions and premiere screenings, will also take place throughout the weekend.
Autograph Session with The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Team
Date: August 2 (Saturday), 11:00 AM–12:00 PM / August 3 (Sunday), 4:15 PM–5:15 PM
Location: Crunchyroll VIP Area Level 2
Autograph Session with the Original Illustrator Seira Minami
Date: August 2 (Saturday), 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: ANImagic-Kino 2
German Premiere: Episode 5 – The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4
Date: August 1 (Friday), 6:00 PM–6:30 PM / August 3 (Sunday), 3:15 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Crunchyroll Cinema
【OSHI NO KO】 Season 2
【OSHI NO KO】 – 【MEIN*STAR】 Season 2 – Tokyo Blade Insider ANImagic 2025
Date: August 2 (Saturday), 3:00 PM–4:20 PM / August 3 (Sunday), 3:00 PM–4:20 PM
Location: CineMagic 2
Guest Speakers: Daisuke Hiramaki (Director), Ciao Nekotomi (Assistant Director), Kuniyasu Nishina (Assistant Director), Shimpei Yamashita (KADOKAWA Producer)
In celebration of the Season 3 announcement, this panel will present a comprehensive retrospective on Season 2, featuring exclusive production assets and commentary from the creative team. The team will also share never-before-revealed behind-the-scenes stories and creative insights.
A variety of additional activities, including autograph sessions and premiere screenings, will also (take place/be available) throughout the weekend.
Autograph Session with the 【OSHI NO KO】 – 【MEIN*STAR】 Season 2 Team
Date: August 1 (Friday), 2:30 PM–3:15 PM / August 2 (Saturday), 5:15 PM–6:00 PM / August 3 (Sunday), 11:00 AM–11:45 AM
Location: Peppermint Booth
Screening with Personal Greeting from the 【OSHI NO KO】 – 【MEIN*STAR】 Season 2 Team
Date: August 1 (Friday), 5:45 PM–7:00 PM / August 2 (Saturday), 7:45 PM–9:00 PM
Location: August 1 (Friday) at Cinemagic 1 / August 2 (Saturday) at Cinemagic 2
More Kadokawa Animation Screenings at ANImagic 2025
In addition to the featured panels, KADOKAWA will present a wide range of anime screenings throughout the weekend.
Sentenced to Be a Hero – Episode 1 European Premiere
Date: August 2 (Saturday), 10:30 PM–11:15 PM
Location: Crunchyroll Cinema
Be among the very first in Europe to witness the debut episode of this highly anticipated new series! Whether you're a longtime light novel fan or a newcomer curious about the story, don't miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable premiere moment. The series will begin simulcasting in January 2026!
From exclusive European premieres to fan-favorite titles, these programs offer a chance to experience new and returning works on the big screen alongside fellow anime fans.
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom
Date: August 1 (Friday), 10:00 PM–12:15 AM
August 2 (Saturday), 7:15 PM–9:30 PM
Location: CineMagic 1
Isekai Quartet – Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2
Date: August 3 (Sunday), 4:30 PM–5:00 PM
Location: CineMagic 1
KonoSuba – God’s blessing on this wonderful world!! Season 3: Bonus Stage
Date: August 3 (Sunday), 6:30 PM–7:35 PM
Location: ANImagic-Kino 1
Nukitashi: Welcome to Love Island! – Episode 1 Screening
Date: August 2 (Saturday), 11:45 PM–12:15 AM
Location: ANImagic-Kino 3
KADOKAWA's presence at ANImagic 2025 promises a dynamic celebration of anime, complete with premieres, panels, autograph sessions, and exclusive insights.
Singer-Songwriter Kashitarō Itō Returns to ANImagic!
Kashitarō Itō returns for his third appearance, with concerts, autograph sessions, and a new fan-voted song performance! He will once again charm fans with live acoustic performances which will feature popular anime songs, including those from My Happy Marriage, as well as fan-favorite original tracks.
This time, there is an extra special project leading up to ANImagic 2025! Through an advanced online poll, fans had the opportunity to vote for their favorite anime songs. Based on the poll, one song will personally chosen by Kashitarō Itō and performed live as a special thank-you to his supporters.
Event Schedule
August 1st, 2025 (Fri)
14:30–15:30 – Autograph Session at Karaoke Room
18:00–18:30 – Concert at Mozarthall
August 2nd, 2025 (Sat)
13:45–14:15 – Concert at Mozarthall
15:00–16:00 – Autograph Session at Karaoke Room
Sunday, August 3
11:15–11:45 – Concert at Mozarthall
12:30–13:30 – Autograph Session at Karaoke Room
Don't miss this opportunity to see Kashitarō Itō and his performances at ANImagic 2025!
Kashitarō Itō Profile
Having started his singing career on video platforms, ITO Kashitaro became a sensation, often referred to as an unparalleled vocal talent. To date, his videos have amassed over 150 million views. His social media presence is considerable, boasting 700,000 followers and 300,000 official friends on LINE, making him a highly revered artist among younger netizens and social media users. After his major debut, he transitioned to creating original compositions and blossomed as a singer-songwriter, releasing five albums.
In spring 2018, he penned his debut novel Katei Kyoshitsu. In 2020, he released his first single Kioku no Hakobune (the ending theme for the anime Deca-Dence) and his first collected essays Bokutachi ni Niau Sekai (The World that Suits Us), published by KADOKAWA. These ventures showcased his prowess as a “singer-songwriter-novelist.” Since then, he has consistently released anime theme songs, including Shinjuiro no Kakumei (ending theme for Deep Insanity: The Lost Child), Silent Minority (opening theme for Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs), Hinata no Kuni and Neko Neko Biyori and Aisazuniha irarenai (theme songs for Nights with a Cat), Vita Philosophica and Tsukikage okuri (ending theme for My Happy Marriage), and Syura Diary (No Longer Allowed In Another World).
In February 2022, he launched his first best-of album Sanzen Sekai, continuing his streak of having four consecutive albums ranked in the Oricon Top 10 chart. From 2021 onward, he has been voicing the character Hikage Toma in the HIPHOP media mix project Paradox Live. While his primary activities revolve around singing, music production, and streaming, ITO Kashitaro's endeavors span songwriting/music production for other musicians, voice acting, writing, and being a DJ and radio host, truly exemplifying his multifaceted talents. Interestingly, he refrains from showing his face in the media, using a fox mask as his trademark.
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