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A year and a half after an anime sequel was first announced , the I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 today announced that a TV special is in production. An epic visual and reveal trailer were also shared, but we'll have to wait a little longer for a release date. Main cast members Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Yuya), Akari Kito (Kaori) and Kaori Maeda (Lexia) are confirmed to return. I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too TV Special Visual Related: I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too Announces "New Anime Project" Shin Itagaki returns to direct the I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too special at studio Millepensee, alongside character designer Hiromi Kimura.

The ongoing The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei manga series by Aki Shimizu is getting an anime adaptation, which is what you probably know already. This school-set supernatural mystery manga is fairly popular and the manga currently has 11 volumes as of the time of writing this.

The anime is scheduled for an April 7, 2025 premiere, and in this report, we have some updates related to the cast of the series, as four new cast members for the The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei have been revealed.

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As for the casting news, they are Saki Ogasawara as Shizue Minoda, Yukiyo Fujii as Hanadai Renjō, Hikaru Akao as Ryōko Ogawa, and Wataru Hatano as Takeshi “Take-bō” Kōta:

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Ahead of Übel Blatt 's ninth episode broadcast this Saturday, a special livestream and the anime's official X (formerly Twitter) account today unveiled a brand-new visual depicting two consequential battles: Koinzell vs. Ikfes and Ato and Elseria. Übel Blatt Mid-Broadcast Visual Related: Ubel Blatt Anime Adds Gen Sato, Kaori Maeda and 7 More to Cast Based on the manga by Etoroji Shiono, Takashi Naoya ( Am I Actually the Strongest? ) directs Übel Blatt at studios Satelight and Staple Entertainment, with series composition by Tatsuya Takahashi, character designs by Kiyoshi Tateishi and music by Shun Narita ( The Unwanted Undead Adventurer ). Yen Press publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: Rumors stir throughout the land: when the wielder of the black sword draws his dark blade, all who stand in its path are torn asunder...! Köinzell, the mysterious young boy who carries the black sword, undeniably wields it with exceptional skill,...

A brand-new trailer released for The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries today revealed that the upcoming mystery anime will begin airing on April 7, 2025 at 21:30 Jst . The series' opening and ending songs, "She Is Now in the Labyrinth" by HoneyWorks feat. Kaf and "Things You Don't Know" by Sizuk, respectively, are also previewed. Furthermore, a main visual and two additional cast members were revealed. The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Trailer The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Main Visual The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries ' confirmed cast now is as follows: Kanna Kusakabe voiced by Kaori Maeda Akihiko Chuzenji voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi Reijiro Enokizu voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana Tatsumi Sekiguchi voiced by Shuya Nishiji Shutaro Kiba voiced by Takanori Hoshino Atsuko Chuzenji voiced by Ai Furihata Chizuko Chuzenji voiced by Ai Kayano Zakuro voiced by Chitose...

The official YouTube channel for voice actor Rikako Aida , best known as Riko Sakurauchi in Love Live! Sunshine!! , started streaming a music video for her new song "Is this love?" The song is now featured as the second ending theme for the winter 2025 TV anime Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms , where she is also cast as Tsubomi Haruno's older sister. Rikako Aida "Is this love?" Music Video Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms Creditless Ending 2 Video While performing as a member of the Love Live! Sunshine!! franchise's nine-member unit Aqours , Aida made her solo singer debut from Dmm.com and A-Sketch's music label Dmm music in March 2019, releasing one CD single, two digital singles, one mini-album, one full album, three EPs and two live concert DVD/Blu-rays to date. Her comments about "Is this love?" on her official website reads: "The song 'Is this love?' is...

The official YouTube channel for voice actor Kaori Maeda is now streaming a music video for her new song, "Kyun-Appeal." The pop tune is featured as the ending theme for the winter 2025 TV anime Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms , in which she is also cast as one of the main characters, Minami Shirahama. Kaori Maeda "Kyun-Appeal" Music Video Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Creditless Ending Video She sent the following message about the song to the anime's official website: The song “Kyun-Appeal” is a new attempt for Kaori Maeda as an artist, and I sang it with Mona-chan's feelings in mind, aiming to make it a cute and catchy song. I hope you will enjoy listening to the song, as there are some “cuddly” tricks woven into it as well! I will do my best to make Medakawa exciting as both Minami Shirahama and Kaori Maeda,...

A fresh look at I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! has just arrived. The anime, based on the light novel by Yomu Mishima and Nadare Takamine, is set to premiere this April, and the latest trailer gives us a glimpse of the cast and more action-packed scenes from the series.

Leading the voice cast, we have Natsuki Hanae as Liam, with Kaori Maeda voicing Young Liam. Joining them are Reina Ueda as Amagi, Ayana Taketatsu as Nias, Mikako Komatsu as Tia, and Takehito Koyasu as Guide.

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Tetsuya Yanagisawa, known for his work on Berserk of Gluttony, is directing the anime. Katsuhiko Takayama, who handled series composition for The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash, is in charge of the script, while Kazuya Morimae from Miss Kuroitsu from the Monster Development Department is working on the character designs.

Like the heroes, anime heroines also left no stone unturned in 2024. Whether as a powerful ancient wizard or as someone’s love interest, the ladies were phenomenal in every portrayal. 2024 was jam-packed with interesting female characters across all genres, oozing with absolute brilliance in depicting strength, intelligence, kindness, and power.

Several breakout titles, like Dandadan and Blue Box, brought along not only fascinating stories but also strong female characters who strived to inspire. It’s commendable to witness the evolution of female representation in the anime community, which has aimed to introduce female leads who are remarkable on their own. Of course, some characters stand out more than others for their sheer brilliance and superior writing.

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The TV anime adaptation of Eterouji Shiono's Ubel Blatt manga made its debut today, and with the premiere comes the announcement of nine new cast members. Gen Sato, Kaori Maeda and more are among the latest additions, and you can see the full list below. Additional cast includes: Zeffi voiced by Gen Sato (Chrome in Dr. Stone ) Rozen voiced by Kenji Hamada (Erald Grimwald in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ) Ichfeis voiced by Tomohiro Ono (Makoto Shibe in Tomodachi Game ) Elsaria voiced by Kaori Maeda (Nice Nature in Umamusume: Pretty Derby ) Schemlie voiced by Shiori Sugiura (Ririka Kenzaki in Liz and the Blue Bird ) Krentz voiced by Mitsuki Nakamura (Galixon Tazaki in Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens ) Eltzen voiced by Yukari Shimotsuki Dariste voiced by Kenji Nomura (Tatsuma Ushiyama in Golden Kamuy ) Kalkris voiced by Shinnosuke Tokudome (Takayan in Bikkurimen ) Related: Ubel Blatt TV Anime Unveils New Trailer and Key...

Dandadan manga editor Shihei Lin, also known for editing other major Shonen Jump franchises such as Spy x Family and Chainsaw Man, has revealed that Science Saru's anime series adaptation was even better than anticipated.

Shonen Jump+ editor Shihei Lin looked back on 2024 in a recent X (formerly Twitter) post. The year saw numerous anime developments concerning titles that he personally oversaw; Look Back premiered in theaters to rave reviews, Spy x Family announced a third season, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc premieres in 2025 and notably, Dandadan Season 1 enjoyed massive success. On Dandadan, Lin said, "TV anime Dandadan, which began airing in October after careful and detailed discussions, has also achieved the number one spot on many streaming sites globally ✨. We are also grateful for the large number of reprints of the original comics. It has exceeded the production team's expectations, and we are very happy that people all over the world have enjoyed it.

The major success of Science Saru's Dandadan anime series has caused the original source material to soar to new readership heights; Shonen Jump's original and ongoing Dandadan has now doubled in manga circulation copies relative to its pre-anime total as it draws in numerous new franchise fans.

Via Mantan Web, it was revealed at Jump Festa 2025 that Yukinobu Tatsu's popular Dandadan manga series had surpassed eight million copies in circulation. The event, hosted on Dec. 21, came barely over a day after Season 1's finale. With Dandadan surpassing four million copies in circulation in October, it marks a doubling in sales since the anime's premiere.

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Anime transformations are a staple of the genre. They're one of the best ways of signaling that a character has undergone a physical, mental, or spiritual transformation, telling the audience that a whole new version of them is set to hit the scene. Some of the best transformations are power-ups, giving a character the strength they need to take down an otherwise unbeatable enemy. While there has been hundreds of anime transformations over the years, only some of them are good enough to change the entire industry.

Some series, like Dragon Ball Z, are known for their transformations. Dbz has dozens of different forms and power boosts, but that doesn't necessarily make them good enough to change the industry at large. Only a few transformations in anime are so powerful that they've changed the way people look at transformations as a whole.

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Tears were shed, jaws were dropped, and minds were blown in 2024’s outstanding year of anime. Whether it was the returning anime giants or fantastical original stories, the anime community had their hands full this year. Several anime series that left an impression on the audience also offered them unforgettable moments laced with shocking revelations or much-awaited confrontations.

It’s safe to say that there came moments in 2024 in which fans were forced to hold on to their hearts or couldn’t stop replaying that mind-boggling moment over and over again. Whether it was Demon Slayer’s explosive finale or Dandadan’s chaotic entry onto the anime scene, 2024 has been a rollercoaster ride filled to the brim with edge-of-the-seat action-packed moments and some serious tearjerkers.

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Science Saru's Dandadan has surprised fans with the debut trailer release for the anime's upcoming Season 2, revealing Jiji's stunning transformation ahead of its already highly anticipated premiere in July 2025.

Via X (formerly Twitter), Dandadan Season 2's first trailer was revealed at Jump Festa, immediately teasing the continuation from Season 1. The trailer features Dandadan's mysterious, ominous and regular comedic yet unsettling enemies. It ends with Jiji taking on a new form, now joining Momo, Okarun and Aira as supernatural power users. Abel Gongora, who was a key animator in Dandadan Season 1's iconic opening, as well as being in charge of its storyboard, direction, background art, assembly, editing and post-processing, was announced as the new co-director alongside Season 1's Fuga Yamashiro. Readers can check out the new trailer below.

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Ahead of a January 3, 2025 broadcast debut in Japan and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official website and accounts for the I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class anime today unveiled a new character visual and trailer for Maho, who's voiced by Kaori Maeda (Ririsa in 2.5 Dimensional Seduction ). I'm Getting Marred to a Girl I Hate in My Class Maho Character Trailer I'm Getting Marred to a Girl I Hate in My Class Maho Character Visual Related: I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class Anime Unveils Shisei Character Trailer, Visual Based on the light novels by Seiju Amano, Hiroyuki Oshima directs I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class at Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ, with series composition by Tatsuya Takahashi ( Eromanga Sensei ), character designs by Nanako Tatsu and music by Alisa Okehazama ( Onimai: I'm Now Your Sister! ). Seven Seas Entertainment...

Crunchyroll reportedly pressed the brakes on promoting Science Saru's Dandadan, based on the Shonen Jump manga of the same name, which nonetheless went on to become one of the biggest anime series of 2024 for both fans and critics.

Cecilia D'Anastasio and Takashi Mochizuki's new report at Bloomberg gave major insight into the testimonies of 18 current and former Crunchyroll staff, revealing tensions between Crunchyroll and Funimation employees, disillusionment with management, layoff concerns, struggling ability to compete with other licensees, and tense relationships with licensors like Toei Animation, Shogakukan, Shueisha and Kodansha. Notably, for Dandadan fans, this tense relationship extends to one of Dandadan's licensors and production companies, Toho. Despite being one of the year's most anticipated titles, new testimony reveals that Crunchyroll's senior vice president, Markus Gerdemann, reportedly explicitly instructed staff to hold back on Dandadan's promotion.

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Easily one of the year's most acclaimed anime series, Dandadan has given fans a treat hot on the heels of the conclusion of the first season. Season 2 of the Shonen Jump smash-hit adaptation has now been announced for 2025, alongside a stunning new visual.

Via a press release, Crunchyroll's popular Dandadan anime will return for a second season in July 2025. Season 2 will follow the first season's massive cliffhanger, sparking widespread fan reaction on social media. The upcoming battle between Momo, Okarun, Jiji and Turbo Granny versus Evil Eye was captured in a stunning new visual, featuring tension, unease, classical composers and even a small kaiju. Readers can check out the Dandadan Season 2 announcement visual below.

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Smash-hit series Dandadan is the latest anime franchise to partner with the globally popular clothing brand Uniqlo, which has revealed a brand-new collection of character-inspired t-shirts slated for release this coming February.

Uniqlo revealed its new collaboration with the ongoing Dandadan series for a new range of graphic T-shirts in Japan inspired by its characters. The Dandadan Ut collection features four T-shirts, sized from Xs to 4Xl, all costing 1,500 yen (around US$9). They're scheduled for release in late February; readers can check out the images, teaser trailers and more information below.

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Ahead of a January 6, 2025 broadcast debut in Japan and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official website and accounts for the Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms anime today confirmed two more cast members, as follows: Yuzuru Kido voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka Sho Kobayakawa voiced by Daiki Yamashita Yuzuru Kido Sho Kobayakawa The upcoming rom-com series cast also features the following: Medaka Kuroiwa voiced by Ryota Iwasaki Mona Kawai voiced by Yu Serizawa Asahi Shonan voiced by Sora Amamiya Tsubomi Haruno voiced by Hinaki Yano Tomo Namba voiced by Kana Hanazawa Minami Shirahama voiced by Kaori Maeda Related: Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Anime Premieres on January 6, 2025 Based on the manga by Ran Kuze, Yoshiaki Okumura directs Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms at studio SynergySP, with series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu ( Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun ), character designs by Mayumi Watanabe ( Taisho Otome Fairy Tale ) and...

The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries , an upcoming TV anime based on the supernatural mystery manga series, has revealed a new teaser trailer, a new piece of key art and two key cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in April 2025. The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Teaser Trailer The main cast includes: Kana Kusakabe voiced by Kaori Maeda (Konatsu Taiga in Senpai is an Otokonoko ) Kana Kusakabe Akihiko Chuzenji voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi (Ashikaga Takauji in The Elusive Samurai ) Akihiko Chuzenji Based on the Rozen Kreuz novel series created by Natsuhiko Kyogoku, Kodansha serializes the original The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries manga by Aki Shimizu in their Comic Days shonen manga magazine. Chihiro Kumano directs the TV anime at animation studio 100studio. Atsushi Oka provides the scripts and also serves as animation supervisor, and...

Following an advance screening event held in Tokyo today, the official website and accounts for Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms today unveiled a brand-new main trailer that locks in a January 6, 2025 at 24:00 Jst (effectively January 7 at 0:00) premiere date for Japanese television. The trailer also previews the rom-com anime's opening and ending songs, "Ame Tokimeki Koimoyo" by Hololive subunit AyaFubuMi and "Kyun Api" by Kaori Maeda, respectively. Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Main Trailer Related: Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Anime Reveals Key Visual, Minami Shirahama Cast Based on the manga by Ran Kuze, Yoshiaki Okumura directs Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms at studio SynergySP, with series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu ( Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun ), character designs by Mayumi Watanabe ( Taisho Otome Fairy Tale ) and music by Akiyuki Tateyama ( Laid-Back Camp ). Kodansha USA publishes an official English version of the...

In their adventures, anime characters rely on many extraordinary abilities to come out on top during their trials and tribulations. Some hone their combat skills, others rely on supernatural abilities and divine powers, while the more cunning heroes use intelligence to outwit their opponents. However, there’s one factor that, if it is on the character’s side, can be mightier than any other ability or skill - luck.

Those favored by fortune can easily succeed against impossible odds, survive in the most dire life-or-death situations, and triumph when the whole world turns on them. In most cases, luck is an unquantifiable and fickle force one can’t reliably bargain on. Yet, some anime characters are blessed with such outstanding good fortune that it can almost be considered a superpower - and, sometimes, it actually is. The most advantageous characters in anime don’t have to fear anything as long...

I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy light novels written by Seiju Amano and illustrated by Narumi-Nanami, has revealed a new cast member, a new character trailer and a new piece of character art (below) and the ending theme song performers for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on January 3, 2025. In the series, voice actor Kaori Maeda plays the role of Maho . I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class Akane Sakuramori Character Trailer The ending theme for the series, entitled “Sukikirai mo Oikoshite”, is performed in-character by Akane Sakuramori (voiced by Hinaki Yano), Himari Ishikura (voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro), and Shisei Hojou (voiced by Nene Hieda). The original I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class l ight novels are published in Japan by Kadokawa under the Mf Bunko J imprint,...

Science Saru's wholesome occult rom-com Dandadan continues to impress millions of global viewers. Netflix's latest TV rankings reveal an extremely consistent performance for the series compared to other Fall 2024 anime, including one of the biggest Shonen Jump IPs of all time.

Dandadan's impressive run continues on Netflix's Top 10, ranking fourth globally with 9.3 million hours viewed this week. When divided by its 2-hour and 53-minute runtime, this amounts to 3.2 million views. This marks Dandadan's sixth week in the rankings, and notably, it's the only anime series left standing after Dragon Ball Daima and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Training Arc bowed out after placing 8th and 10th last week. Ranma 1/2 also spent three weeks in the top 10, last appearing in late October.

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Sizuk , a music project by composer Shunryu , digitally released a self-cover version of its latest 12th digital single "Only," which is now featured as the ending theme for the TV anime The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest . While the original version featured singer Kotoha , this cover version is sung by voice actor Kaori Maeda as the anime's main heroine character, Narsena. This is the first character song sung by Narsena. "I really, really like the lyrics... I sang this song with the feelings of a dedicated Narsena, filled with feelings for Raust-san," said Maeda on the anime's official website . "I hope this song will cheer you up by its positive attitude, which is typical of Narsena! The music video is also very nice, and I watched it over and over again. Narsena is a cheerful person, but on the other hand she is brave and makes me cry.

Ahead of the rom-com anime's January 2025 broadcast debut, the official website and accounts for Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms today unveiled a key visual and the casting of Kaori Maeda as Minami Shirahama in a new character trailer. Furthermore, an advance screening and cast talk show event for the series will be held at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo on December 7, 2024 with cast members in attendance. Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Key Visual Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Character Trailer #5 The Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms anime's cast list is as follows: Medaka Kuroiwa voiced by Ryota Iwasaki Mona Kawai voiced by Yu Serizawa Asahi Shonan voiced by Sora Amamiya Tsubomi Haruno voiced by Kana Hanazawa Tomo Naba voiced by Hinaki Yano Minami Shirahama voiced by Kaori Maeda Related: Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms TV Anime Confirms January 2025 Premiere Based...

Netflix's Dan Da Dan has become an instant hit within a handful of episodes and now the series also officially has the most streamed opening theme of the season, with the highest ranking on Oricon. Besides its wacky yet entertaining story and stunning visuals by Science Saru, Dan Da Dan's catchy opening theme, "Otonoke" by Creepy Nuts, has been making waves since its release and has now become the artist's second massive hit.

According to a post by Oricon, Dan Da Dan's opening theme, "Otonoke" was ranked #1 both in Oricon's Weekly Digital Single Ranking and Weekly Streaming Ranking with nine thousand weekly downloads and 9.6 million weekly streams. The song has become Creepy Nuts' second single to achieve a double digital crown this year since Mashle's "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" back in February 2024.

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As promised, the 2.5 Dimensional Seduction anime is set to continue with another cour without interruption, and now we have some more details ahead of the next set of episodes. In addition to a new trailer, a cast addition has been announced along with the new opening and ending songs. The new opening song will have Soraru performing "Tsugihagi no Tsubasa," and the new ending song will have voice cast members Kaori Maeda, Akari Kito, Sayumi Suzushiro and Sayumi Watanabe performing "Release Sigh" in character. The new cast member is Junichi Suwabe (Shota Aizawa in My Hero Academia ), who will voice manga author Yoichi Higarashi. Related: 2.5 Dimensional Seduction TV Anime Confirms Half-Year Broadcast 2.5 Dimensional Seduction Cour 2 Trailer The original 2.5 Dimensional Seduction manga by Yu Hashimoto is serialized in Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ digital manga magazine, and an English language version is also published by Seven Seas Entertainment. Hideki Okamoto directs the...

The official website for voice actor Kaori Maeda announced today that her second photo book titled "Koi no Kaori" (literally means "Scent of Love") is set to release from Japanese publisher Akita Shoten on October 24, 2024. It will have been three years since the photo sessions for her first photo book "Otona no Kaori" released in March 2022. Focusing on the original charms of Maeda — her “beautiful looks” and “friendly and penetratingly cheerful personality" —, all of the shooting sessions were held in in Okayama Prefecture, where many hidden Japanese original landscapes remained. The book is composed of situations in which Maeda, who is said to be the “No. 1 voice actor you want to have as a girlfriend,” and the reader (you) feel as if you are in a romantic movie. And for the first time, her swimsuit and nightwear photos are also included, which are rarely seen in her usual activities. "The...

The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World's Greatest Clan , an upcoming TV anime based on the fantasy light novel series, has announced five cast additions for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx and Bs Ntv beginning in October 2024. The new cast members include: Loyd voiced by Yoshiki Nakajima (Oscar in Unnamed Memory ) Loyd and Yoshiki Nakajima Tanya Clark voiced by Kaede Hondo (Vegapunk Atlas in One Piece ) Tanya Clark and Kaede Hondo Walter voiced by Akihiro Tajima Walter and Akihiro Tajima Wolf Lehman voiced by Seiji Maeda (Burns in My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer ) Wolf Lehman and Seiji Maeda Lycia Mercedes voiced by Kaori Maeda (Konatsu Taiga in Senpai is an Otokono ) Lycia Mercedes and Kaori Maeda The original The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World's Greatest Clan light novels are written by Jaki, illustrated by fame, and published in...

Senpai is an Otokonoko , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy manga, has published a new trailer (below) and revealed two new cast members for the show. The series will broadcast in Japan as part of Fuji TV's “Noitamina” programming block beginning on July 5, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the summer 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The new cast members include: Mika Hanaoka voiced by Mai Nakahara Konatsu Taiga voiced by Kaori Maeda The original Senpai is an Otokonoko manga by pom is published in digital format in Japan by Line and in print format by Ichijinsha, and an English language version is also available via Webtoon. Shinsuke Yanagi directs the TV anime at animation studio project No.9, while Yoriko Tomita provides the series composition, Shoto Shinkai provides the character designs, and Yukari Hashimoto provides the music. Senpai is an Otokonoko key visual Related:...

Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells , an upcoming TV anime based on the series of dark fantasy isekai light novels, has revealed eight new cast members and the official ending theme song performers for the show. The series will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Broadcasting System beginning on July 4, 2024, with an additional broadcast to follow on BS11 beginning on July 7, 2024. The new cast members include: Ayaka Togawa voiced by Karin Nanami Karin Nanami and Ayaka Togawa Takuto Kirihara voiced by Masaaki Mizunaka Masaaki Mizunaka and Takuto Kirihara Shougo Oyamada voiced by Kenn Kenn and Shougo Oyamada Kobato Kashima voiced by Maria Naganawa Maria Naganawa and Kobato Kashima Asagi Senjou voiced by Emi Hirayama Emi Hirayama and Asagi Senjou Tomohiro Yasui voiced by Daiki Yamashita Daiki Yamashita and Tomohiro Yasui Hijiri Takao voiced by Saori Hayami Saori Hayami and Hijiri Takao Itsuki Takao voiced by...

2.5 Dimensional Seduction Gets July Release Date and Theme Songs - Main Image

With the spring 2024 season nearly halfway through, the upcoming summer anime are already getting release dates. Among these is 2.5 Dimensional Seduction which revealed its July release date and theme songs.

New details about the show were shared on the official website and X (formerly Twitter) account. There, a new key visual was also shared that highlights even more characters.

2.5 Dimensional Seduction Reveals Opening and Ending Themes

While the anime was announced back in December 2022, it was only earlier this year that its premiere and other details were revealed.

With the show’s release just around a month-and-a-half away, the theme songs have finally been announced.

Performing the show’s opening theme Shutter Chance is Meychan, a popular singer from Japan. He is also known for performing the ending theme of the High Card anime.

Meanwhile, the 2.5 Dimensional Seduction...

2.5 Dimensional Seduction , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy manga, has published a new key visual (below) and revealed new information about the official opening and ending theme song performers for the first cour. The series will broadcast in Japan for two consecutive cours beginning on July 5, 2024. Meychan performs the opening theme song, which is entitled “Shutter Chance” (“Photo Opportunity”). The ending theme song, entitled “Watch Me”, is performed in-character by Lilysa (voiced by Kaori Maeda) and Mikari (voiced by Akari Kito). The original 2.5 Dimensional Seduction manga by Yu Hashimoto is serialized in Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ digital manga magazine, and an English language version is also published by Seven Seas Entertainment. Hideki Okamoto directs the TV anime adaptation at animation studio J.C. Staff. Takao Yoshioka provides the series composition, Tomoyuki Shitaya provides the character designs, and Hiroaki Tsutsumi provides the music. 2.5 Dimensional Seduction key visual Related: 2.5 Dimensional...

The Sizuk music project's official website announced today that its ninth digital single song "Kiseki" ( Miracle ) is set to release on May 15, 2024, and it will be used as an image song for the upcoming TV anime Party kara Tsuiho sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsu wa Saikyo ni Tsuki. A preview video for the song featuring female vocalist Kotoha is now streamed on the project's official YouTube channel . Sizuk is a music project by composer Shunryu , who has composed songs for idol groups including AKB48 and SKE48. He launched the project in December 2022 and has collaborated with various creators, such as singers, lyricists, arrangers, and illustrators. The project recently provided the opening theme songs for two winter 2024 TV anime, Fluffy Paradise and Tales of Wedding Rings . Sizuk "Kiseki" preview video Digital jacket illustration featuring the main heroine Narsena Related: Party Kara Tsuiho Sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsu Wa Saikyo Ni Tsuki TV...

Crossing into its second cour with Episode 13, Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 debuted new theme song sequences featuring "Reversal" by syudou ( Chainsaw Man ED5) for the opening and "Joshiki Hazure Human" by Kaori Maeda for the ending. The creditless versions of both are now available to watch below. Related: Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Anime Releases Enchanting Ending Theme Video Based on the light novels by Kei Azumi and Mitsuaki Matsumoto, Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- is directed by Shinji Ishihira ( Log Horizon ), with series composition by Kenta Ihara ( Saga of Tanya the Evil ) and character designs by Yukie Suzuki ( The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace animation director). J.C.Staff took over from C2C as the animation studio for the Season 2. Crunchyroll streams the first season and is currently the second in a range of subs and dubs, describing the fantasy adventure as such: Makoto Misumi was just...

The official website for voice actor Kaori Maeda , has announced that her four-song second EP "Grab the World" is set to release in Japan on June 5, 2024. It will have been 15 months since the release of her previous first EP "Mikansei Star" in March 2023. While working as an anime voice actor and singing many character songs, she made her solo singer debut from Dmm music / Astro Voice in 2023. One of her debut songs in her first EP, "Hikatta Coin ga Shimesu Hou" ( The direction indicated by the shiny coin ) was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for my Retirement , in which she was also cast as one of its main characters, Sabine. The lead track from her upcoming second EP, “Joushikihazure Human” ( Out-of-the-Ordinary Human ) will be featured as the ending theme for the second cour of the ongoing second season of the TV...

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 , a currently broadcasting TV anime based on the isekai fantasy light novel series, is entering into a new cour and a new story arc, and now a new key visual and trailer have been revealed for the series. Additionally, Kaori Maeda performs the new ending theme for the series, which is entitled “Joushikihazure Hyuman” (“Out-of-the-Ordinary Hyuman”). Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, with new episodes launching on Mondays. The original Tsukimichi light novels are written by Kei Azumi, illustrated by Mitsuaki Matsumoto, and published in Japan by AlphaPolis, which also publishes a manga adaptation with artwork by Kotora Kino. An English language version of the light novel series is available from Hanashi Media. Shinji Ishihara directs the TV anime at animation studio J.C. Staff, and the series also features series composition by Kenta Ihara and music by Yasuharu Takanashi. Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy-...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Kagekinoko's fantasy light novel series Party kara Tsuiho sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsu wa Saikyo ni Tsuki released a teaser trailer today during AnimeJapan 2024, announcing its upcoming October 2024 premiere. In addition to the previously-announced Kensho Ono (Tetsuya Kuroko in Kuroko's Basketball ) as the protagonist, Raust, and Kaori Maeda (Shizuku Osaka in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) as the main heroine, Narsena, eight more voice cast members were revealed, including: Armia voiced by Hina Tachibana (Nanaera in The Great Cleric ) Lyra voiced by Ayaka Asai Zeek voiced by Yuichiro Umehara (Siegfried Kircheis in The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These ) Margulus voiced by Shunichi Toki (Kensaku Hirota in The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil ) Saberia voiced by Marie Hashimoto (Sumire Fujita in Tamayomi: The Baseball Girls ) Amherst voiced by Rie Hikisaka (Hana Nono/Cure Yell in HUGtto!

An official website and Twitter account opened today announced that a TV anime adaptation of fantasy series Party kara Tsuiho sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsu wa Saikyo ni Tsuki is in the works for a 2024 premiere. A teaser visual, along with cast and staff details, were also revealed. Teaser Visual Kensho Ono (Yuri in Spy x Family ) will voice protagonist Raust, joined by Kaori Maeda as Narsena. Raust character design Narsena character design Related: The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Anime Announced Based on the light novels by Kagekinoko and Kakao Lantern, Party kara Tsuiho sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsu wa Saikyo ni Tsuki is being directed by Keisuke Onishi ( Call of the Night episode director) at Studio Elle, with series composition by Kurasumi Sunayama ( Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World ), character designs by Yumiko Mizuno and music by Naoki Tani and Tatsuya Yano. The story follows Raust, a healer...

Studio Olm has released the first trailer for its original anime, Pon no Michi.

As detailed on Anime Corner, Pon No Michi's official YouTube channel unveiled the series' debut promotional video, which introduces the main characters and their respective voice actors, on Sept. 15, The anime's story revolves around a group of friends from the seaside region of Onomichi city who bond over their mutual love for the tabletop strategy game, mahjong. Currently, the series' official release window is January 2024.

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Tatsuma Minamikawa, who is known for his work on Fire Force and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, is serving as both writer and director for Pon no Michi. Scott McDonald (Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Detonation) is in charge of Art Direction. Negi Haruba (The Quintessential Quintuplets) and Kenji Ota (Lance N' Masques) are both in charge of character designs. Kaori Maeda (Love Live! Nijigasaki...

Pon no Michi, a new original anime from Tatsuma Minamikawa — the director of Fire Force Season 2, teases fans with an energetic and colorful key visual.

Posted to the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the upcoming series, the image spotlights the anime's main cast and their individualized styles and personalities. The social media post also confirms voice actor Hibiku Yamamura (Smile Down the Runway) has joined the cast; other experienced actors who are contributing to Pon no Michi include Kaori Maeda (Fruits Basket), Iori Saeki (The Executioner and Her Way of Life), Shion Wakayama (Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation) and Akio Otsuka (The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt).

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