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The wait is officially over! Naofumi and his party are about to take center stage once again in The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 , and you can catch the first episode of the return on Crunchyroll starting today. While you dive back into the saga, check out our full guide below for more on what to expect from the new season! The Rising Of The Shield Hero Season 4 Guide Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Coming Out? The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Release Date and Time English Sub Release Date: - The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 premieres on July 9, 2025 at 5:30 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis, India and Southeast Asia...

The Rising of the Shield Hero is one of the most popular isekai series today and there is a lot of hype about the show, whose fourth season is coming next month, which is what we are going to talk about in this report.

The popular anime series is based on the ongoing novel series by Aneko Yusagi, which started publication back in 2012; the light novel series debuted in 2013 and there are 22 volumes as of the time of writing.

The fourth season will premiere on July 9, 2025, and the producers have released a new trailer for the upcoming season, as well as a new visual for the upcoming fourth season of the show.

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Before we continue, here is the trailer for the upcoming season:

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Crunchyroll helped fans celebrate Ani-May with style. Throughout the month, the company added a slate of items to its store that include SteelBooks, manga, and apparel. And they're not done yet. Collider can exclusively reveal that, for the last week of May, Shangri-La Frontier fans are the ones who will be able to own items inspired by the action/adventure show. There are five new items and are all available for purchase starting today.

The items are a special capsule release from Ceremony of Roses, and they celebrate fan-favorite characters Sunraku (voiced by Yūma Uchida in the original Japanese and by Eric Vale in the English dub) and Emul (Rina Hidaka/Molly Zhang). Emul gets a white and pink hoodie illustrated by both the rabbit and human form of the character. Sunraku, on the other hand, gets a black and green sweatshirt that shows the character from all sides and features some character stats,...

Nachi Aono's dark fantasy romance manga I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day announced today the series will receive an anime adaptation, following the launch of the anime's official website and X (formerly Twitter) account . Announcement art, a teaser visual, a first trailer, cast and crew announcements were all released as part of the announcement. The cast featured in the manga's first promotional video will be reprising their roles in the anime, as can be heard in the anime's teaser trailer: Related: Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime Reveals 2nd Trailer and New Key Art The cast members confirmed so far include: Sheena Totsuki: Rie Takahashi (Megumin in Konosuba ) Mimi Kagari: Rina Hidaka (Milim in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ) Lizzy Seiran: Asami Seto (Mina Ashiro in Kaiju No. 8 ) Ali Maud: Yui Ishikawa (Mikasa Ackerman in Attack on Titan ) A teaser visual has also been revealed: Additionally,...

The Rising of The Shield Hero anime will return for its fourth season in July. Kadokawa announced new cast members and released a fresh visual for the season. Among the newcomers are Takeo Ōtsuka as Werner and Jirō Saitō as Jaralis. The season will also feature an event called ‘Shield Fes’ in Tokyo on June 15, where fans can see the cast and musicians live.

So far, the staff hasn’t shared details about which cast and staff members will be returning for season four. However, we do know that Kaito Ishikawa (Naofumi), Asami Seto (Raphtalia), Rina Hidaka (Filo), Natsuko Hara (Rishia), Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Ren), and Makoto Takahashi (Motoyasu) will be at the event.

Crunchyroll will be streaming the new season. The anime first premiered in January 2019 with a two-hour special and 25 episodes. Season two aired in April 2022, with season three following in October 2023.

The story, based on Yusagi Aneko’s original novel,...

Gamers are an increasingly popular demographic in anime. This brings with it new, geeky romances for fans to fawn over. Whether one or both of the parties involved is a gamer, there is no end to the loving shenanigans that these characters get up to when one of them enjoys playing video games.

Gamer romances are some of the best anime pairings. This is usually because they have no pretext between them. Gamer couples tend to be a little nervous but overall genuine when their relationships start. Though things may become rocky and awkward at the beginning, it allows the gamer couples to learn and grow with each other. The best gamer anime romances level up their series to make them even more endearing than other traditional romantic anime couples.

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There's almost too much anime out there. It's a great problem to have for an anime-lover, as there's no shortage of series in any genre for fans to watch. If there is a downside to the incredible amount of animation out there, it's that some shows fly under the radar for way too long. While series like Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Attack on Titan get an incredible amount of views thanks to their quality and popularity, there are a ton of underrated anime series that deserve a lot more attention than they get.

While most series don't stack up to the three mentioned above, they're still excellent in what they try to achieve. It doesn't matter if they're a romance series, shōnen, or something a little edgier - some series just didn't get the views that they probably could have.

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Bandai Namco Music Live's anime music label Lantis has releeased two lyric videos from Oomuro-ke dear friends , the second anime film based on the YuruYuri manga's spin-off series, on its official YouTube channel. The first one is "Patchwork Etcetera!," the ending theme song for the film, sung by Chiwa Saito (as Nadeshiko Oomuro), Sumire Useska (as Megumi Sonokawa), Nao Toyama (as Ai Miwa), and Aoi Yuki (as Miho Yaeno). "Patchwork Etcetera!" Lyric Video The second one is "My Sunny Side!," an insert song sung by Emiri Kato (as Sakurako Oomuro), Chiwa Saito (as Nadeshiko Oomuro), and Rina Hidaka (as Hanako Oomuro). "My Sunny Side!" Lyric Video The two songs were included in the CD single released on September 4, 2024. First press limited edition CD jakcet Regular edition CD jacket Related: YuruYuri Author Namori Illustrates Visual for Oomuro-ke dear friends Anime Film Following the first part Oomuro-ke dear sisters in February,...

Summer 2024 was a great season for anime, introducing many series that have since grown to become fan favorites. My Dear Friend Nokotan brought fans to laughter with its absurdity. Fairy Tail continued in Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest. The popular Western adult cartoon Rick and Morty even got its own anime adaptation.

However, hidden behind the glamour of all the hit anime captivating fans, several anime didn't get the attention they rightfully deserved. Despite having beautiful art, a captivating story, or simply a hilarious concept, these anime couldn't attract fans the way other series did. However, these underrated anime shouldn't be left to obscurity either. These are the ten most underrated anime of summer 2024.

Vampires Work Together To Care for Children's in Delico's Nursery The Japanese Stage Play Comes to Life in Anime Form

Delico's Nursery is a supernatural mystery inspired by a series of Japanese stage plays named Trump.

Get into the game, because Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 is here! The kusoge-loving Sunraku is back to flaunt his incredible skills, and you'll be able to keep up every Sunday on Crunchyroll. To get you back into the virtual world, we have a full guide for details on the cast and staff behind it, trailers, visuals and more! Shangri-la Frontier Season 2 Guide Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 premieres on October 13, 2024 at 2:30 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis, Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia Related: Crunchyroll Fall Anime 2024 Season Lineup Announced! Where Can I Watch Shangri-La Frontier Season 2? You can watch it here on Crunchyroll. Just click the button below. Shangri-La...

Fall season is finally here, and a new wave of anime is hitting the community, some more anticipated than others. While this year had many diverse series scheduled for release, it is in this season that many of the biggest and most hyped anime will be making their grand entrance.

September to November has featured the most popular series for many years, with last year boasting hits like Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Apothecary Diaries, Spy X Family and more. 2022 had even bigger series like Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia, Mob Psycho 100, and Blue Lock. Fortunately, this year does not break this tradition, and it will close out the year with bangers.

Shangri-La Frontier Is Back Sooner Than Expected October 13, 2024

Shangri-La Frontier Release Date October 1, 2023Cast Umeka Shouji, Makoto Koichi, Asaki Yuikawa, Saho Shirasu, Takuma Nagatsuka, Satomi Sato, Sayaka Senbongi, Yumiri Hanamori, Yuma Uchida, Yoko Hikasa, Rina Hidaka, Seiichiro Yamashita,...

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Each new anime season offers an amuse-bouche of new characters to love, storylines to unravel, and worlds to explore, all stoking fandom and building a sense of community among viewers. For anime fans, nothing is quite as captivating as discovering something together in real-time, so the lookout for the next big anime hit a series that doesnt just captivate audiences but surpasses expectations never ends.

As 2024 heads into its halfway mark, it's only natural to take a look back at the years offerings so far. With so many incredible series to choose from, some of the year's most prominent standouts are the anime that exceeded original hopes, ranging from lofty to non-existent. Whether it be absurd isekai series like Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon or nostalgia-tinged sapphic sci-fi adventures like Metallic Rouge, 2024 has brought a full...

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Theres no one more dangerous than a female yandere character. Their desire for love and affection at all costs poses threats to anyone who tries to come between a yandere and her love interest. While these characters arent the most demure individuals, their passion and bloodlust set some of them apart.

The best, most ruthless, and devoted yanderes stand out among the crowd. They will do anything for the person they love, including many unsavory acts. They dont care who they hurt, as long as they can be with the one they adore. Many yandere appear in various anime, but these are the best.

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After one of the quickest renewals, Crunchyroll's hit action fantasy series, Shangri-La Frontier, has finally revealed its first full trailer for season 2 ahead of its Fall release. Season 2 of Shangri-La Frontier is right around the corner and the series' new trailer has finally given fans a glimpse of what's to come in the upcoming installment, along with the new opening theme for the series.

A new full-length trailer for season 2 of Shangri-La Frontier was recently posted to the franchise's official X handle and YouTube channel, which features the main cast once again logging into the world of the titular VR game. The trailer also includes a glimpse at the new opening theme for season 2 titled "Queen" which will be performed by LiSA.

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The ending theme has also...

Shonen anime focus mainly on male characters and their progression from youth to adulthood. However, an increasing number of shonen anime over the last decade have featured female characters more prominently. Many of these female characters are well-written - even better than their male counterparts. Several of these girls and women stand out above the rest.

The best female shonen characters have great character progression throughout their series. They are as complex as any male character, and they arent worn-out stereotypes that too many female anime characters are known for. These female characters have dreams and flaws just like everyone else, which is what makes them such great characters.

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The official website for the upcoming 2024 TV anime Delico's Nursery posted a new trailer introducing five new voice cast members. Each are cast as members of Pendulum . The five voice cast members introduced in the trailer include: Keith played by Yohei Azakami (Guel Jeturk in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ) Julas played by Hikaru Midorikawa (Heero Yuy in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing ) Catalina played by Makoto Yasumura (Miroku in Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon ) Abraham played by Gentoku (Sanzui Unabara in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ) Kiki played by Chinatsu Akasaki (Mikoto Yamato in Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? ) Additionally, the release date for the anime's theme songs were announced. The opening theme song "Unfair," sung by Mika Nakashima, will release digitally on August 8. Her official X (formerly Twitter) also posted the digital single's newly-drawn jacket illustration. "Unfair" digital single jacket illustration Mika Nakashima Meanwhile,...

Consumer electronics company Onkyo has announced a collaboration with the popular isekai anime That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. The line comprises wireless earphones themed and voiced after fan-favorite characters Rimuru, Milim and Diablo -- and perhaps best of all, the new item can be shipping to fans outside of Japan.

In a sort of reverse isekai move, both domestic and international fans of the franchise can now bring the cast and characters from the Central World into their everyday lives as electronics company Onkyo partners with Anima and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime to produce the "Anima AOW01." Three variants will be released, each themed after the protagonist and demon lord Rimuru Tempest, the hot-headed Milim and the composed Diablo, respectively.

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The official website for the upcoming 2024 TV anime Delico's Nursery has posted a third teaser trailer. The atmosphere is completely different from the previously clips, and this new one offers a glimpse of new characters and new aspects of the story. Delico's Nursery is a completely new TV anime based on Kenichi Suemitsu's Trump stage play series that has been running since 2009. This new trailer revealed for the first time at the "Trump Series 15th Anniversary Screening Festival: Hajimete no Mayu-ki" event held at Shinjuku Piccadilly in Tokyo on May 17. The TV anime, produced by J.C.Staff with Hiroshi Nishikiori ( A Certain Magical Index ) directing, is set to premiere in Japan in July 2024. The anime's story centers around a member of the highest-ranking vampire family in Dali Delico, in a tale of noble vampires and the spectre of the highest-ranking vampire named Trump — the original vampire possessing the...

Ahead of a June 21 theatrical release in Japan, the second Oomuro-ke anime film, subtitled "dear friends", revealed a main trailer and theme song details today. Emiri Kato, Chiwa Saito and Rina Hidaka perform insert song "My Sunny Side!", which is previewed in the trailer below, while fellow cast members Sumire Uesaka, Nao Toyama and Aoi Yuki are lined up for ending theme song "Patchwork Etcetera!". Related: YuruYuri Spin-Off Oomuro-ke Reveals 2nd Anime Film's Date, New Visual Based on the YuruYuri spin-off manga by Namori, Oomuro-ke is directed by Naoyuki Tatsuwa ( Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World ) at Passione and Studio Lings, with scripts by Masahiro Yokotani ( The Devil is a Part-Timer! ), character designs by Kazuyuki Ueda ( Love Flops ) and music by Yusuke Shirato ( In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki ). The first film, subtitled "dear sisters", premiered in Japan on February 2 earlier this year. Crunchyroll streams the YuruYuri TV anime...

Romance anime has been a fan-favorite genre for as long as the shows have been on. Stories of blossoming love never fail to sweep audiences into the drama and allure of romantic storytelling. In recent years, the romance anime offered to viewers has only gotten better. Many of these newer shows are some of the best romance anime available.

The best romance anime since 2020 feature beloved characters and heartwarming stories. Whether the shows are tragic or uplifting, fans easily get swept into the love and attraction that the main couples share. Many recent anime focus on more realistic romances as well, which helps them be even more relatable (and adored) to an increasing number of romance anime fans.

Read Our Review The Best Romance Anime to Watch Right Now Between Crunchyroll, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, romance fans have an abundance of endearing and entertaining romance anime to enjoy. Tomo-chan Is A Girl!

The official website for the forthcoming two-part anime film adaptation of Oomuro-ke , a spin-off to Namori's YuruYuri yuri comedy manga series, has posted a lyric video for "My Dear SiSTARS!," the opening theme song for its first part, subtitled dear sisters . The song is performed by the voice cast members of the three Oomuro sisters— Emiri Kato (Sakurako), Chiwa Saito (Nadeshiko), and Rina Hidaka (Hanako). The CD single of the song, also including the ending theme "Oogesa ni Ai to Yobunda" ( Call it love in an exaggerated way ), is set to release on February 7, 2024. Emiri Kato / Chiwa Saito / Rina Hidaka First press limited edition CD jacket Regular edition CD jacket Related: Oomuro-ke Anime Film's First Part Reveals Main Visual and Trailer The 40-minute first part of the two-part film, Oomuro-ke dear sisters , will open in Japanese theaters on February 2, 2024. The second part, Oomuro-ke dear friends , is scheduled to release before...

Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss But I'm Not the Demon Lord , a currently broadcasting TV anime based on the isekai fantasy light novel series, has published creditless versions of the opening and ending animation sequences for the series. The opening animation sequence features the song “Love or Hate?” by Mayu Maeshima, while the ending animation sequence features the song “Suki ga Rebechi” (“Love on a Totally Different Level”), which is performed in-character by Yumiella Dolkness (voiced by Fairouz Ai) and Eleonora Hillrose (voiced by Rina Hidaka). The original Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss But I'm Not the Demon Lord light novels are written by Satori Tanabata, illustrated by Tea, and published in Japan by Fujimi Shobo under their Kadokawa Books imprint. An English language version is also available from J-Novel Club. Minoru Yamaoka directs the TV anime at animation studio Jumondou. Fumihiko Shimbo provides the series composition,...

Shangri-La Frontier , a currently broadcasting TV anime based on the light novel series of the same name, has published credit-free versions of the new opening and ending animation sequences (below) for its second cour. The opening sequence features Fzmz feat. icy performing the song “Danger Danger”, while the ending sequence features ReoNa performing the song “Gajumaru ~Heaven in the Rain~”. The original Shangri-La Frontier web novel is written by Katarina, and an English language version of the manga adaptation with artwork by Ryosuke Fuji is also available from Kodansha USA. Toshiyuki Kubooka directs the Shangri-La Frontier TV anime at animation studio C2C. Shangri-La Frontier key visual Related: Shangri-La Frontier Anime VAs Yuma Uchida, Rina Hidaka Announce Marriage Crunchyroll describes the story of Shangri-La Frontier : "When was the last time I played a game that wasn't crap?" This is a world in the near future where games that use display screens are classified as retro.

Classroom of the Elite is a one-of-a-kind anime that provides a realistic approach to the high school survival genre, which many shows have tackled previously but haven't been successful enough. For instance, while anime shows like Danganronpa, School-Live!, and Highschool of the Dead take place in a high school, they lack the unique element that the Classroom of the Elite possesses.

Having said that, even though Classroom of the Elite was adapted with the intention of selling its light novels, it was well-received by fans, becoming one of the best survival anime shows. While everyone assumed there wouldn't be a sequel after a phenomenal first season, it returned in 2022, announcing yet another season to keep fans entertained. With that in mind, here's everything we know about Classroom of the Elite season 3.

Classroom of the Elite Season 3: The Plot

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The Eminence in Shadow breaks the isekai norm with its top-quality storytelling and unconventional take on the genre, making it a standout series. The second season of The Eminence in Shadow will begin with the third volume of the light novel series, diving deeper into the protagonist's journey in a fantasy world. The second season of The Eminence in Shadow is set to release on October 4, 2023, and will consist of twelve episodes that will be simulcast on Hidive. Fans can expect more of the captivating storytelling that the series is known for.

In the wake of the popularity of isekai anime shows, many new additions to the genre have been middling over the past few years, especially with the traditional overpowered main character notion. While there have been many marvelous series, such as That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Overlord, and Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, fans are always on the lookout for more.

The upcoming superhero anime Shy received a new trailer revealing more details about the show, including its premiere date. Bukimi Miki's manga is set to be adapted by Eightbit, and promises to provide a new twist to the superhero genre thanks to its heroine. Shy is expected to join the Fall 2023 lineup of anime.

The newest trailer of Shy can be seen on the Emotion Label Channel YouTube channel. In it, more scenes from the anime and voice actors are revealed, expanding on the cast that was first shown in the Crunchyroll trailer. With Eightbit's slick art, Shy seems well-placed to be a hit when it premieres on October 2, 2023, on Crunchyroll.

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The animated TV series Sword Art Online has been a massive success, as have the novels, and now an animated film has been announced, Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale which you can only hope will continue to push the franchise closer to the mainstream.

Based on Reki Kawahara’s novel series, which has sold 12.5 million units in Japan, and spawned two TV anime adaptations, video games, and much more, Sword Art Online follows Kirito, who tries to survive in a next-gen Vrmmorpg.

At the recent Dengeki Bunko Autumn Festival 2016, members of the cast came together to announce the new movie, Ordinal Scale, which covers an all-new storyline.

On hand were Haruka Tomatsu, who plays the heroine of the series Asuna, as well as Ayana Taketatsu who plays the role of Leafa, Kanae Ito who plays the role of Yui, Rina Hidaka who plays the role of Silica, and...

Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale, based on the smash hit light novel series published by Kadokawa’s Dengeki Bunko boasting worldwide sales of 19 million copies, is set for its global premiere in spring 2017.

In partnership with the Kadokawa Corporation, Skydance Media, a U.S.-based diversified media company, has acquired the worldwide live-action rights for Sword Art Online.

Having already spawned a comic book series, two TV anime adaptations, and video games, and with its first theatrical film, Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale, set for worldwide release in spring 2017, this marks Sword Art Online’s first foray into live-action television. It will be developed as a TV series based on the storyline of the original series.

According to the studio, the story premise is:

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The media distribution service Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will stream the Cuticle Detective Inaba television anime series. The series will stream on Fridays, starting on January 4th, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. Est. The series will be available for members in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia.

Yes, I know, it’s kinda (ok, more than ‘kinda’) silly name, but the plot seems interesting enough. The anime adaptation of Mochi’s manga tells the story of Hiroshi Inaba, a part-man, part-wolf, former ‘secret doberman’ who begins his own detective agency. The anime has also premiered on January 4th, 2013 in Japan, and the manga is currently running in Square Enix’s G Fantasy magazine.

The show stars Junichi Suwabe as Hiroshi Inaba and Toru Okawa as Don Valentino. Other cast members include Nobuhiko Okamoto, Yumi Shimura, Rina Hidaka, Miyu Irino,...