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Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the latest information about the 20th anniversary project of The Idolm@Ster franchise, including two key visuals, at "The Idolm@Ster 20th Anniversary Pre-party Live Streaming" on July 19. 20th anniversary key visual 1 20th anniversary key visual 2 The two key visuals were also featured in the opening movie for the upcoming 20th anniversary live-streaming event below. A special event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Idolm@Ster franchise will be held at 18:00 (Jst) / 02:00 (Pt) on July 26, 2025, the day of the 20th anniversary, at the Main Hall of Mori no Hall 21 (Matsudo City Cultural Hall). The event will also be streamed live for free on the franchise's official YouTube channel , Nico Nico Live , and X Live. Voice actors scheduled to participate include: Ayaka Ohashi (Uzuki Shimamura from The Idolm@Ster Cinderella Girls ) Ayaka Fukuhara (Rin Shibuya from The Idolm@Ster Cinderella Girls ) Haruka Yamazaki (Mirai Kasuga...

Voice actor and singer Rico Sasaki has posted a music video for her upcoming ninth CD single song "Majestic Catastrophe" on her official YouTube channel . The dramatic rock tune is now featured as the opening theme for the summer 2025 TV anime Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin , where she is also cast as one of the main characters, Emle. Rico Sasaki "Majestic Catastrophe" Music Video Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin Creditless Opening Video Sasaki originally started her career as a stage actor in 2009 when she was 11, and made her solo singer debut as Rico from Teichiku Records' J-pop label, Imperial Records, in 2014. Then she moved to Victor Entertainment in 2016, releasing theme/insert songs for Dropkick on My Devil! (2018) and Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense . (2020). "Majestic Catastrophe" is her second anime theme...

The official YouTube channel for voice actor Takuma Terashima , best known as Otoya Ittoki in Uta no Prince-sama and Toma Amagase in The Idolm@Ster SideM , is now streaming a lyric video for his upcoming 12th CD single song "more than W." The song is featured as the ending theme for the summer 2025 TV anime Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin . The video is composed of a collage of various visuals, and has an eerie atmosphere that is linked to the world of the song. Takuma Terashima "more than W" Lyric Video The CD Single's All-Song Preview Trailer Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin Creditless Ending Video "more than W" was written and arranged by Take , the guitarist of Flow , and the lyrics were written by Terashima himself. The CD single is set to release from Lantis on August 27, 2025. It...

The TV anime adaptation based on the isekai fantasy light novel series Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin published creditless versions of its opening and ending animation sequences. The series is currently broadcasting in Japan, and Crunchyroll streams it as part of the summer 2025 anime simulcast season . The opening sequence features Rico Sasaki performing the song “Majestic Catastrophe”, while the ending sequence features Takuma Terashima performing the song “more than W”. Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin Creditless Opening Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin Creditless Ending Micro Magazine publishes the original Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin light novels in Japan under their Gc Novels imprint. Feju Kazuno writes and Jun illustrates the series. Cross Infinite World publishes an English language version of the novels, and Yen Press publishes...

Ahead of a July 6 broadcast and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official accounts for the Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin anime today released a brand-new trailer and announced the casting of Akira Sekine (Lilisa in Rock is a Lady's Modesty ) as Soarina, the "Saint of Flower Funeral." The isekai fantasy series' ending song, "more than W" by Takuma Terashima, is also previewed in the trailer below. Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra Trailer Related: Crunchyroll Summer 2025 Anime Season Lineup Announced! Yuji Yanase ( By the Grace of the Gods ) directs the Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra anime at studio Maho Film, with series composition by Kunihiko Okada and Yuka Yamada, character designs by Kaho Deguchi ( In the Land of Leadale ) and music by Kujira Yumemi and Midori Narikiyo. Fehu Kazuno and Jun created the original light novels. Crunchyroll describes the story: In Eternal Nations, a fantasy strategy game where players manage an empire,...

The upcoming TV anime adaptation based on the isekai fantasy light novel series Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra revealed a new character trailer today featuring Emle (voiced by Rico Sasaki), a dark elf woman who serves as an assistant to Gear . Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra Emle Character Trailer The series broadcasts in Japan beginning on July 6. Crunchyroll will also stream the series as part of the summer 2025 anime simulcast season . Feju Kazuno writes and Jun illustrates the original Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra light novels, which Micro Magazine publishes in Japan under their Gc Novels imprint. Cross Infinite World publishes an English language version of the novels, and Yen Press publishes an English language version of the manga adaptation with artwork by Yasaiko Midorihana. Yuji Yanase directs the TV anime at animation studio Maho Film. Yuka Yamada and Kunihiko Okada provide the series composition, Kaho Deguchi serves as chief character designer and chief animation director,...

Voice actor Takuma Terashima , best known as Otoya Ittoki in Uta no Prince-sama and Toma Amagase in The Idolm@Ster SideM , will release his 12th CD single "more than W" from Lantis on August 27, 2025. The title rune will be featured as the ending theme for the summer 2025 TV anime Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin . It will have been four years since the release of his previous 11th single "Reincarnate" in August 2021. "more than W" was written and arranged by Take , the guitarist of Flow , and the lyrics were written by Terashima himself. His official website describes the song as: "It has a dark and hot rock sound inspired by the anime's main characters, The Elfur Sisters." The site also revealed the two-edition jacket of the single . The jacket of the first press limited edition featuring Terashima looks like trick art, with the keywords “W”. Meanwhile,...

Ahead of a July 2025 broadcast, the official website and accounts for the Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra anime today released a brand-new trailer that previews the fantasy series' opening song, "Majestic Catastrophe" by Rico Sasaki, and two cast additions. Takuma Terashima performs "more than W" for the ending song. Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra Trailer Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra 's confirmed cast list is now as follows: Takuto Ira voiced by Toshiki Kumagai Sludge Atou voiced by Tomori Kusunoki Maria voiced by Kaori Maeda Caria voiced by Kanon Takao Isla, Queen of Bugs voiced by Kikuko Inoue Emle voiced by Rico Sasaki Gia voiced by Shinji Kawada Molta voiced by Tomomichi Nishimura Gia Molta Related: Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra Anime Taps Rico Sasaki for Opening Song Yuji Yanase ( By the Grace of the Gods ) directs the Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra anime at studio Maho Film, with series composition by Kunihiko Okada and Yuka Yamada, character designs by...

Lantis' official YouTube channel has started streaming a music video for "Trinity," the latest fourth theme song for Bandai Namco Entertainment's mobile game That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Isekai Memories . "Trinity " is a collaborative song by Stereo Dive Foundation, voice actor Takuma Terashima, and MindaRyn, who have provided songs for the franchise. Stereo Dive Foundation's Ron worked on lyrics, music, and arrangement, Terashima co-wrote the lyrics, and MindaRyn served as the singer. "Trinity" Music Video Digital jacket The game inspired by the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime franchise started its service on October 28, 2021. A promotional video featuring "Trinity" to celebrate its 3.5th anniversary is now available on Banadi Namco Entertainment's official YouTube channel . That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Isekai Memories 3.5th Anniversary Pv Related: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Isekai Memories Mobile Game Celebrate Its 1st Anniversary...

The official website of AnimeJapan 2025 revealed the line-ups for its main stages on Jan 17, 2025.

This year’s event will feature four main stages—Red, Green, Blue, and the newly introduced White stage, hosting a total of 52 programs over two days.

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

Red Stage & Green Stage: These are closed stages with designated seating. Attendees will need both an admission ticket and a stage viewing ticket to watch programs on these stages. Blue Stage & White Stage: These are open stages. The front-row seats for viewing will be designated seating, requiring both an admission ticket and a stage viewing ticket. However, free viewing areas are available at the back, though space is limited.

It was also revealed that some stage programs will be streamed online. Further details about the streaming schedule and availability will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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Audiences don't love classic shojo just because of the nostalgia factor. While that definitely plays into why some more notorious or madcap titles become cult classics, like Vampire Knight, there are many other shojo classics that still hold up to today. Newer anime audiences and viewers who only watched shonen anime could start these titles and enjoy everything they have to offer.

Classic shojo titles tell diverse stories, from enchanted, intergalactic magical girl journeys to contemporary coming-of-age stories about love and artistry. Some titles, like The Rose of Versailles, set the genre standards for historical anime. Others pushed at the boundaries of gender convention, and still have progressive storytelling merit today.

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There are some classics so renowned that they serve as the foundation of a new genre. The Lord of the Rings is certainly one of those series, and it's not surprising that Tolkien's seminal works have inspired countless high-fantasy adventure stories. At times, Tolkienism has been to the fantasy genre's detriment. Too often, high-fantasy stories feature familiar medieval settings, royalty, dwarves, and dragons. Fantasy has the potential to be a lot more creative, but even so, the Tolkien framework has produced many excellent series.

A fantasy world populated by monstrous creatures and magical forces, a long, arduous quest across treacherous and beautiful landscapes, themes of loyalty and love, and battles with truly high stakes: all these things ensure that this genre remains excellent entertainment. Tolkien fans looking for adventure will find that the anime medium is rife with stories that fit the bill.

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Yakuza Fiance is a romantic crime drama anime following the events of Yoshino Somei getting forcibly engaged to the heir to the Miyama yakuza family. Yoshino and her new fiance, Kirishima, don't always get along. In fact, they began on fairly bad terms after getting to see Kirishima's true colors. However, Yoshino is determined to get her revenge on her fiance for all the struggles he put her through, no matter how much it ends up costing her.

Yakuza Fiance couldn't thrive without Yoshino's character carrying the action and plot on her shoulders. She's a strong, independent woman who is willing to work for the things she wants, even if it puts her in danger. She's an admirable character in the world of shojo who brings to mind fellow heroines, who stand bravely in the face of danger and shame.

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A video game adaptation of the action space adventure Edens Zero is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC. Konami announced that the game, based on the anime and manga by Fairy Tail's Hiro Mashima, will be released sometime in 2025.

On YouTube, Xbox unveiled Konami's video game adaptation of Edens Zero during the Xbox Partner Preview for October 2024. Shiki Granbell, Rebecca Bluegarden, Weisz Steiner and Homura Kogetsu showed off their best moves in the teaser trailer for the upcoming action role-playing game. Other characters, like Witch Regret and Hermit Mio, were also seen unleashing their signature attacks from the 2021 anime series on Netflix. Like the Fairy Tail games, Edens Zero will adapt the main storyline and have multiple playable characters. Mashima is involved with the 2025 video game.

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Shojo manga and anime are marketed towards a young girl audience. Shojo stories tend to revolve around personal growth, friendship dynamics, and falling in love. Though shojo anime tends to have a certain set of tropes and themes, the stories are still quite varied.

Likewise, slice-of-life anime spans across many subgenres and demographics; it explores the daily lives of interesting characters who are often entering a new world or phase of life. Shojo combined with slice-of-life makes for a great story. Series like Ouran High School Host Club explore the school life and romances of elite students, and stories like My Happy Marriage tell the incremental story of a woman who enters an arranged marriage, slowly recovers from trauma, and falls in love for the first time.

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The official website for Cute High Earth Defense Club Eternal Love! , the upcoming all-new feature film from the Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! anime franchise, has revealed four additional voice cast members who reprise their roles in the original series. Keisuke Komoto and Yoshiki Murakami (Yuki Tachibana in My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered ) return as Akihiko and Haruhiko Beppu, twin brothers who perform as idols under the name VEPPer. They joined the franchise from the TV anime second season, Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! Love! Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki Sakata in Gintama ) reprises his role as Gora Hakone, the older brother of Yumoto Hakone. Additionally, Hiroki Yasumoto (Hozuki in Hozuki's Coolheadedness ) is confirmed to play Dada Cha, who works together with VEPPer, as well as the previously reported Zundar . Related: Cute High Earth Defense Club Eternal Love! Film Confirms Return of Conquest Club Cute High Earth Defense Club Eternal Love!

The best enemies-to-lovers anime excel at portraying one of the most beloved tropes among audiences. Not all couples begin with love at first sight any of them feel nothing but anger toward their future partner at first, until becoming closer makes them both realize that theyre more than what they appear.

Enemies-to-lovers stories, more than anything, adore love that's based on intense and passionate feelings and, eventually, fully cemented by deep trust and understanding. In some cases, the couples overcome years of bad blood to be with one another. Sometimes, no one knows you more intimately than your closest enemy.

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Japanese folklore serves as an abundant and interesting premise which many manga and anime stories derive inspiration from. Whether it is from urban legends like yokai or religious messages and imagery, cultural influence has become a powerful tool to broaden the supernatural genre.

Intrinsic messages, the importance of natural elements, and the interesting crossover between the human and non-human world are seen in a wide array of shows. Many combine a variety of genres, such as action, romance, or horror, to create unique conflict and interpersonal relationships. Japanese mythology encourages rich visuals, impactful characters, and moving motifs for a subgenre that bridges one culture to the world.

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Cast: Yoshimasa Hosoya, Maaya Sakamoto, Hochu Otsuka, Yoshitsugo Matsuoka, and Takuma Terashima

Creator: Eiichiro Oda

Director: Sunghoo Park

Streaming On: Netflix

Language: Japanese (with subtitles)

Runtime: One episode, around 25 minutes

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Netflix seems to be all in the One Piece business, as recently they managed to have a massive hit with the One Piece live-action, renewing it for a second season, and also this year announcing that the new arc of the One Piece anime, the Egghead Island arc is going to release brand-new episodes each week on Netflix. To keep following this pattern, Netflix has chosen to adapt a one-shot created by Eiichiro Oda before he began writing One Piece, and goes...

Crunchyroll announced that the English dub of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Visions of Coleus will be available for streaming on the platform from Dec 5, 2023, with all the three episodes releasing on the same day.

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Bartender: Glass of God has released its first full-length trailer.

As detailed on Crunchyroll, Bartender: Glass of God is the latest adaptation of Araki Joh and Kenji Nagatomo's seinen drama manga, Bartender. Studio Liber, which is producing the anime, released a new key visual and a full-length trailer spotlighting the series' hero, Ryo Sasakura, a renowned bartender known for his exceptional talent at making mixed drinks. In addition to the new promotional materials, Liber has also released the names of six new cast members. Bartender: Glass of God is set to premiere in April 2024, with its episodes streaming on Crunchyroll as they premiere in Japan.

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