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The doors for the original TV anime Apocalypse Hotel welcomed eight new cast members today in a brand new trailer for the series based in a historic hotel in Ginza, which survived past humanity. The trailer was released at AnimeJapan 2025 and on the anime's official X (formerly Twitter), which showed off the design of the characters. The original anime series is scheduled to premiere on April 8 in Japan . Apocalypse Hotel Anime Main Trailer 2 Joining the cast of Apocalypse Hotel include: Ponko voiced by Sumire Morohoshi Doorman Robo voiced by Hiroki Tochi Environment Check Robot voiced by Shin-ichiro Miki The Owner voiced by Hiroyuki Kinoshita Bumbuku voiced by Cho Mami voiced by Takako Honda Fuguri voiced by Mutsumi Tamura Mujina voiced by Yoshiko Sakakibara Related: Apocalypse Hotel Anime Unveils New Key Visual Kana Shundo ( Luminous Witches episode director) directs Apocalypse Hotel at CygamesPictures with CyberAgent producing. Shigeru Murakoshi ( Zombie Land Saga ) is writing the series composition,...

Grand Blue has unveiled three new characters along with their voice cast for the second season of the anime on Feb 2, 2025.

Checkout the details for the newly announced characters and cast below:

Aya Yamane as Sakurako Busujima

“I’m Aki Yamane, and I’ll be playing Sakurako Busujima! Every recording session is so much fun that it’s hard not to laugh—it truly captures the energy of the anime. Outside the recording booth, there are always plenty of drinks, snacks, and merchandise, and I’m amazed by how lively the atmosphere is. I’ll do my best to bring fans the best Sakurako possible! Please look forward to it! Cheers!!“

Sumire Morohoshi as Shiori Kitahara

“I’m Sumire Morohoshi, and I’ll be playing Shiori Kitahara. It was an absolute blast to jump into this laughter-filled, high-energy team alongside Shiori. I put my all into the role, making sure...

As announced late last year , the 2018 anime adaptation of Grand Blue Dreaming will be returning for a second season! While an official release date announcement is still on the horizon, we do have news about three new cast members joining the team for the upcoming season. The new cast members were revealed on today's Grand Blue Friday Radio broadcast, and include: Sakurako Busujima voiced by Aya Yamane (Secelia Dote in Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury ) Shiori Kitahara voiced by Sumire Morohoshi (Juliette in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ) Naomi Otoya voiced by Yoshino Aoyama Sakurako Busujima Shiori Kitahara Naomi Otoya Related: Grand Blue Dreaming Anime Season 2 Announced Shinji Takamatsu ( Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto ) returns to direct the second season of Grand Blue Dreaming at studios Zero-g and Liber, with character designs and chief animation direction by Hideoki Kusama and music by Yukari Hashimoto ( Senpai is an Otokonoko ). The...

2025 is in full swing, and with it comes a brand-new anime season. Plenty of anime are continuing their runs from the fall season and beyond, but as is always the case, the season is filled mostly with anime that are either returning from extended breaks or new shows to watch, entirely.

The winter 2025 anime season is another one filled with plenty of new anime, and it’s already easy for fans to plan around them. At this point, every anime in the winter 2025 season has already confirmed its premiere dates and times, so anime fans can already plan out a schedule for every new anime premiering in the winter 2025 season. There are dozens of anime to keep track of from new releases alone, and with so many titles, someone is bound to find at least one series they want to watch.

This list will focus primarily on anime premiering in...

The Fate series by Type-Moon is built around the dramatic Holy Grail Wars. These intense battles bring together Masters, skilled wizards, and Servants, who are the spirits of legendary heroes. Under the creative direction of Takashi Takeuchi and writer Kinoko Nasu, the franchise began with the visual novel Fate/Stay Night.

Since then, it has expanded into prequels, sequels, parodies, and adaptations, all connected by the iconic ‘Fate’ name. Anime has become the most popular way to experience this franchise, and it’s exciting to report about a new addition to the Fate anime world.

The next chapter, Fate/strange Fake, will soon join the lineup, as the anime is going to continue in January 2025, as we have already reported. Now, ahead of the release, a new trailer has been released and you will be able to see it below.

The new trailer is heating us up for the second episode of the series,...

Animals are as integral to society as humans are, which is why they've been depicted in a vast amount of media, often being the central focus. Some of the most culturally significant films have been animal-centric, such as Finding Nemo (2003) or the photorealistic remake of The Lion King (2019), which are two of the highest-grossing films of all time. Animal-based media gives people the opportunity to peek inside the worlds of these fascinating creatures, even if it’s only an animation.

Anime is one of the most influential and watched types of media globally. Fans are drawn to it due to its distinct animation, unconventional character designs and Japan’s culturally significant themes throughout it. Further, anime tends to be more mature and realistic than other kinds of media, even when animals are its central focus. Like animals, movies are an integral part of society, and there are more than several...

Some of the longest-running conversations in the fandom center on ranking the strongest anime characters, or who would win in a fight. These debates are likely to go on for as long as new anime air every season. Anime can tell a broad range of stories, and the nature of animation allows anime to tackle just about every genre of fiction, from slice-of-life to sci-fi. However, combat-focused anime (usually in the shonen category) tends to be some of the most popular and commercially successful anime around.

With so much combat in anime, it’s no surprise that debates about which character is stronger than another are a staple of the fandom. Of course, with more anime airing than ever before and heroes of ongoing tales constantly receiving power-ups, these debates can change from day to day. It may be impossible to say for sure who would win in a one-on-one fight,...

Takopi’s Original Sin is one of the most controversial manga ever to be published by Shōnen Jump, and it’s finally getting an anime. Takopi’s Original Sin is about an alien octopus named Takopi who comes to Earth to help spread happiness, but when he tries to help a troubled girl named Shizuka, things quickly spiral out of control, and Takopi is forced to take drastic measures to keep everything together.

With a combination of dark and thoughtful storytelling, Takopi’s Original Sin is a truly standout manga, and it’s about to get even more prestige. In a surprise announcement, it’s been officially confirmed that Takopi’s Original Sin will be receiving an anime adaptation, with more information set to be revealed during Jump Festa 2024.

One Of Shōnen Jump's Best & Darkest Manga Is Finally Getting An Anime Based On The Manga By Taizan 5

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The main focus of Type-Moon’s Fate series is the Holy Grail Wars, which are battles for the Holy Grail between Masters (talented wizards) and Servants (incarnations of called-upon heroic spirits). The series was developed under the artistic supervision of Takashi Takeuchi and guided by Kinoko Nasu.

The visual novel Fate/Stay Night served as the inspiration for the franchise, which includes prequels, sequels, parodies, and adaptations, all connected by the prefix “Fate.” Due to its enormous popularity, the franchise has spawned numerous well-known anime adaptations and developed into successful video games.

The anime adaptation is the most famous iteration of the original works, and we are happy to report that a new addition to the anime canon is coming later this year. There is also a free surprise for all the lucky viewers who are inside the region-locked release of the free episode of the latest Fate anime series, Fate/strange Fake.

Sad anime series tell some of the stories that stick with fans the longest, as few emotions are felt as intensely as sadness. It is easy to laugh at a brief joke or feel joy over a character's achievements and victories, but such feelings are often short-lived. On the other hand, bringing viewers to tears requires a genuine connection to be formed, as the characters need to feel real and relatable.

There are plenty of series that make their viewers cry on occasion. Especially when it comes to longer-running ones, certain moments are bound to be especially sad, such as One Piece's Going Merry's tragic ending. However, few shows go out of their way to attempt to build up a real connection with viewers, focusing on their emotions above all and leading to some of the greatest sad anime series.

The Promised Neverland Animated By Cloverworks, Based on the...

Rudeus and the rest of the cast are almost back for more Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ! The second part of season 2 officially releases on April 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Pt , so there's no better time than right now to see what it's all about. Dive into our guide below to know the release date and exact time, how to watch, the voice cast and staff, trailers, anime visuals and more! Watch Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation on Crunchyroll! In This Guide Release Date and Exact Time Characters and Voice Cast Anime Staff Official Trailers Anime Art & Key Visuals Anime Synopsis Additional Information When Does Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2 Come Out? The official release date and exact time for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Cour 2 is April 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Pt . Where can I watch? On Crunchyroll Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East,...

VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream , an upcoming TV anime based on the comedic light novel series of the same name, has revealed a new trailer and new cast members for the series, which will broadcast in Japan beginning in July 2024. The new cast members include: Shion Kaminari voiced by Sumire Morohoshi (Metry in Migi&Dali ) Nekoma Hirune voiced by Ayaka Ohashi (Lilia in The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids -A Tank with a Rare 9999 Resistance Skill Got Kicked from the Hero's Party- ) The original VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream light novels are written by Nana Nanato, illustrated by Siokazunoko, and published in Japan by Fujimi Shobo under their Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from J-Novel Club. Takuya Asaoka directs the TV anime at animation studio Tnk. VTuber Legend: How...

A Sign of Affection has released its first official anime teaser video, along with new details about its staff and cast.

Mainichi (Mbs) Broadcasting featured the trailer on its official YouTube Channel. Studio Aijado's upcoming series will adapt Suu Morishita's titular manga series, which revolves around a deaf college student named Yuki Itose and her budding romance with Itsuomi Nagi, a kindly upperclassman who, unlike most, acts naturally around Yuki. As detailed on Anime News Network, A Sign of Affection will have its broadcast debut on Tokyo Mx and Mbs in January 2024. Viewers in the U.S. will also have the opportunity to attend the series' North American premiere at Anime NYC 2023, which starts on Nov. 17 and ends on Nov. 19. Crunchyroll will stream the series following its Japanese premiere.

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The newly revealed cast members are Takeo Otsuka,...

Bungou Stray Dogs has maintained its audience's interest with a steady dose of mystery and action throughout its runtime. Fans of the anime who have been waiting patiently for the fifth season may rest easy: the series has already released the teaser and announced a release date. In fact, just after the release of the fourth season's final episode, Bungou Stray Dogs' official Twitter account stated that the fifth season was already in the works.

In addition, it released a promotional teaser for the anime as well as a few key visuals in March to get fans fired up about the fifth season. The announcement came after an excellent season for one of the best anime series that lived up to the high standards set by the show's first three seasons.

That said, fans expect a lot more action from the forthcoming season, and we couldn't be more excited about it.

Two worlds collide once young Kyuta (Shôta Sometani) and warrior Kumatetsu (Kôji Yakusho) meet in Mamoru Hosoda‘s The Boy and the Beast. The former was recently orphaned after his mother’s death (she had divorced his father years ago and her family refuses to get in touch with him), currently working his way towards becoming a solitary street urchin full of dark rage aimed at the human race for causing him such pain. The latter is a candidate to replace the Beast Kingdom Jutengai’s lord—a fighter of immense power but little discipline who probably won’t stand a chance against his opponent Iozan (Kazuhiro Yamaji). One needs a father and the other an apprentice. One to learn strength and love while the other discovers humility and patience’s immense value.

It’s all pretty familiar—at the beginning. The film’s first half can get tedious as a result.