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Moonrise , the original sci-fi anime announced by Netflix in September 2022, entered its next phase today by revealing several preview stills and an April 10, 2025 release date, plus main cast and staff members. Chiaki Kobayashi (Gabimaru in Hell's Paradise ) stars as protagonist Jack and Yuto Uemura (Atsushi in Bungo Stray Dogs ) stars as Phil Ashe, Jack's childhood friend. Furthermore, "Daijobu" by AiNA The End ( Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2 Ed) will serve as the series' theme song. Related: Moonrise, Onimusha And More New Anime Unveiled During Netflix's Tudum Japan Event Tow Ubukata pens the story and Hiromu Arakawa ( Fullmetal Alchemist ) designs the characters for Moonrise . Masashi Koizuka ( The One Piece ) directs the anime at Wit Studio and serves as series composer, with character designs adapted for animation by Ayumi Yamada and music by Ryo Kawasaki. Additional staff members include: Chief Animation Directors: Ayumi Yamada, Satoshi Kadowaki Sub Character Designer:...

Director Anshul Chauhan has officially commenced production on his highly anticipated film, “Tiger“, an LGBT drama inspired by real-life stories he has meticulously gathered over the past three years. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Tokyo and its surrounding areas, the film is being brought to life by Kowatanda Films and Tower5 Entertainment. Known for his compelling and realistic storytelling, Chauhan’s latest endeavor promises a poignant and authentic exploration of the LGBT community’s experiences in Tokyo, marking a significant addition to his distinguished filmography.

The film features a remarkable ensemble cast, headlined by Takashi Kawaguchi (Bad Poetry Tokyo), a regular collaborator of Chauhan and the lead actor in “Tiger”. Joining him is Maho Nonami, celebrated for her role in the cult classic “2Ldk” (2002) and making a highly anticipated return to the screen. Nonami, a prominent figure in Japanese television industry, is expected to bring a fresh and powerful presence to the film.