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The upcoming TV anime based on the tokusatsu-themed seinen manga Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider revealed a new trailer and four new cast members today. The series begins broadcasting in Japan on Tokyo Mx and other stations in October 2025. Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Trailer The new cast members include: Yuriko Okada voiced by Ai Kayano Ichiyo Shimamura voiced by Kenichi Suzumura Mitsuba Shimamura voiced by Soma Saito Yukarisu voiced by Fairouz Ai Yuriko Okada Ichiyo Shimamura Mitsuba Shimamura Yukarisu Related: Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Anime Reveals 2024 Broadcast in 1st Trailer, Visual Yokusaru Shibata authors the original Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider manga, which is based on original characters created by Ishimori Productions and Toei. Hero's Inc. currently publishes the manga in their Comiplex digital manga magazine. Takehiro Ikezoe directs the anime adaptation at animation studio Lidefilms. Touko Machida provides the series composition,...

Aniplex has announced the main voice cast for a new anime set to premiere in 2025, without disclosing the title or story details. The company plans to unveil the project during a special commercial airing on July 5 at 11:28 p.m. Jst on Tokyo Mx.

The cast features prominent voice actors Ai Kayano, Kenichi Suzumura, Soma Saito, and Fairouz Ai.

This isn’t the first time Aniplex has used a cryptic approach to promote a new anime. Earlier this year, the studio teased Touring After the Apocalypse by initially releasing a mysterious visual without revealing the title.

Aniplex is responsible for producing numerous hit anime titles including Fullmetal Alchemist, Gurren Lagann, the Monogatari series, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, the Fate series, Sword Art Online, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The company also operated the mobile game Fate/Grand Order, which remains one of the top-grossing games in Japan.

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The upcoming fantasy light novel to TV anime adaptation Secrets of the Silent Witch revealed a new piece of special artwork, a new cast member, the opening theme song performer and an excerpt of footage from its upcoming first episode today . Secrets of the Silent Witch broadcasts in Japan beginning on July 4. Crunchyroll also streams the series as part of the summer 2025 anime simulcast lineup . Secrets of the Silent Witch Episode #1 Excerpt Hitsujibungaku performs the opening theme song for the series, which is entitled “Feel”. In the series, voice actor Ai Kayano plays the role of Claudia . The original Secrets of the Silent Witch light novels are written by Matsuri Isora, illustrated by Nanna Fujimi, and published in Japan by Fujimi Shobo under their Kadokawa Books imprint. Yen Press publishes English language versions of the light novels and the manga adaptation with artwork by Tobi Tani. Yasou Iwamoto directs the TV anime at Studio Gokumi.

An official website and X (formerly Twitter) account opened today announced a new original anime series from studio P.A.Works titled Towa no Yugure , which will air in the Super Animeism Turbo broadcast slot from October 2025 . A teaser trailer and visual were unveiled, along with main cast and staff details. The visual's tagline translates to, "We made a promise 200 years ago, but my partner was supposed to be you, not you." Towa no Yugure Teaser Trailer Towa no Yugure Teaser Visual The main cast of Towa no Yugure is as follows: Akira voiced by Shuichiro Umeda Yugure voiced by Yui Ishikawa Towasa voiced by Ai Kayano Akira Yugure Towasa Related: Mayonaka Punch and Narenare -Cheer for you!- Anime Do Cross-Channel Collab Naokatsu Tsuda ( Tokyo 24th Ward ) directs the Towa no Yugure anime at studio P.A.Works and serves as series composer. Yoshiko Saito ( Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ) adapts Midori...

The official website for the upcoming summer 2025 TV anime Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze released a main trailer and visual today. The tagline on the main visual (see above) reads: "I never knew normal could be so special——." Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze Main Trailer The main trailer also introduces the anime's opening theme song "Kimi ni Fusawashii Kiseki" ("The miracle you deserve") performed by Nichiyoubi no MAISONdes featuring vocalist Rei. Nichiyoubi no MAISONdes (MAISONdes on Sunday) is an artist project in which various creators will create music from the manga works of Sunday Webry and Weekly Shonen Sunday on a bookshelf somewhere in the fictional music apartment MAISONdes . "I recorded this song with a happy voice quality in mind!" said vocalist Rei. "I had fun singing with various expressions. The keyword in the work is 'Itterasshai,' so please pay attention to that as well.

The From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman anime continues to make big swings as it airs in Japan, today releasing another action-packed trailer that introduces Ai Kayano as Rose Marblehart, Lieutenant of the Holy Order of the Church of Sphene, and Hidenobu Kiuchi as Gatoga Lazorne, Knight Commander of the Holy Order of the Church of Sphene. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Trailer 4 Rose Marblehart Gatoga Lazorne Related: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Anime Releases Opening, Ending Videos Akio Kazumi ( Loner Life in Another World ) directs the From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman anime at studios Passione and Hayabusa Film, with series composition by Kunihiko Okada ( The Eminence in Shadow scriptwriter), character designs and chief animation direction by Satsuki Hayasaki ( Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki ) and music by Yasuharu Takanashi ( Fairy Tail ). J-Novel Club publishes an official English version of the light novels and describes the story: Beryl Gardinant,...

The official website and accounts for the Cultural Exchange with Game Center Girl anime unveiled a brand-new trailer and visual, broadcast dates, additional cast members and theme song details today. Opening song "Futari no Start Button" by main cast members Shoya Chiba and Sally Amaki as their characters is previewed in the trailer below; Amaki also performs "Amusing Flavor" for the ending song. The slice-of-life comedy series premieres on July 6 at 23:30 Jst . Cultural Exchange with Game Center Girl Main Trailer Cultural Exchange with Game Center Girl Key Visual The Cultural Exchange with Game Center Girl anime's confirmed cast is now as follows: Renji Kusakabe voiced by Shoya Chiba (Taiki in Blue Box ) Lily Baker voiced by Sally Amaki (Carol in Tomo-chan Is a Girl! ) Aoi Kusakabe voiced by Reo Osanai Karin Kaga voiced by Asaki Yuikawa Hotaru Katsuragi voiced by Kaori Ishihara Momoko Mochizuki voiced by Ai Kayano Aoi...

We have already written about the anime adaptation of the Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō novel series by Moto’o Nakanishi. The fantasy series has been enjoying solid success and the anime was announced back in 2021.

But, it wasn’t until March 31, 2025 that the anime adaptation of Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō actually premiered after almost four years of waiting. And while the fans finally got their moment, it was still an unusually long waiting period.

Now that the anime is finally here, though, we can concentrate on the good news and we can confirm that the producers have revealed a series of new cast members who will be appearing starting with Episode 2.

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The new cast members include Saya Aizawa as Natsu, Hiromu Mineta as Zenji, Masaki Aizawa as Jūzō, Yōji Ueda as Kihei restaurant owner, Ai Kayano as Ofū,...

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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When it comes to anime as a whole, the medium is somewhat associated with over-the-top action-based stories. These include battle shonen anime such as Dragon Ball Z, Naruto and others, with these less-than-realistic works largely dominating the anime conversation. At the same time, there are many more realistic military anime that showcase battles and their outcomes in a far more believable way.

Some of the best military anime have various subgenres, from mecha to "cute girls doing cute things." Along with different military tactics, they also showcase certain amounts of socio-political relevance. This takes them beyond the science fiction aspects of other anime and firmly into the realms of military fiction.

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A prolific and multifaceted medium that has been steadily going global with its appeal, anime has an affinity to venture into all kinds of narratives, from endlessly engrossing action flicks to somber and profound meditations on the human condition. Within anime's many-sided catalog of unorthodox stories, some may stumble upon films and series that touch them on a level beyond appealing to baseline entertainment.

These anime titles — some of which are known for being thought-provoking, while others may surprise the viewers with their subtle ability to make an impact — can become a life-altering experience, making audiences reflect on their values, attitudes, and existential notions. Like all forms of earnest artistic expression, anime has the power to change one's understanding of the world and put into perspective views they perceive as obsolete.

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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 two new cast additions and the official ending theme song performer. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in April 2025. The new cast members include: Atsuko Chuzenji voiced by Ai Furihata (Shiomi Miura in Girls Band Cry ) Atsuko Chuzenji Chizuko Chuzenji voiced by Ai Kayano (Sofia Sylphid in Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time ) Chizuko Chuzenji Sizuk performs the ending theme song for the series, which is entitled “Kimi no Shiranai koto” (“The Things You Don't Know”). 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.

Anime creators love making their audience cry. From heartfelt dramas about young love, unrequited feelings, and relationship drama to the more serious stories that tackle issues like death, war, and illness, anime has found countless ways to break hearts and make viewers weep. There's no short supply of sad anime series out there, some of which tell the most gutwrenching stories of any form of media.

Fans who enjoy heart-rending stories that make them shed endless tears are in luck, as many of anime's most iconic titles are nothing short of heartbreaking. Offering thought-provoking messages and depressing subjects that speak to their audiences, these anime titles have gone down in history as some of the saddest of all time. Even the strongest of anime fans can't hold back the tears as these heartbreaking titles tug at audiences' heartstrings from start to finish.

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The official website and accounts for the Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time anime today announced that the fantasy series will release a week early on Japanese streaming services Abema and dAnime Store from January 1, 2025 at 22:30 Jst , followed by a regular television broadcast from January 8. A second full trailer was unveiled, previewing both the ending song and opening song — "Twinkle Days" by harmoe and "Treasure!" by Dialogue+, respectively — along with two more cast members. Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time Trailer #2 The newly announced cast members are as follows, joining leads Shogo Sakata, Ai Kayano and Nao Toyama: Papek voiced by Nobuo Tobita Mulan voiced by Kikuko Inoue Papek Mulan Related: Idol Unit Dialogue+ to Perform Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time Anime Opening Song Based on the light novels by Kogitsunemaru, Naoyuki Kuzuya ( Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire ) directs...

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.

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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation fans have something special to look forward to this month, with the fan-favorite isekai franchise getting a new English release courtesy of official publisher Seven Seas Entertainment.

Seven Seas Entertainment recently announced that a new audiobook is set to hit the market this November. This audio novel will be released on Nov. 21, 2024, in English through the company's Siren audiobook imprint. The script/content for the audiobook is written by author Rifujin na Magonote, who has a long history of novel writing. The book is narrated by Cliff Kurt, a voice actor who works primarily on audio for books and has previously also voiced more in the same series for Mushoku Tensei. The Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation -- Recollections collection will feature 32 short stories set during the Mushoku Tensei novels one through 10. Also featured will be a brand-new short story exclusive to this collection, an illustration gallery in color,...

Ahead of Tower of God Season 2's 17th episode broadcast in Japan, the anime's official website and accounts today revealed four new cast members making their debut, as follows (from left to right): Ron Mei voiced by Ai Kayano (Darkness in Konosuba ) Beta voiced by Chiharu Shigematsu Punk voiced by Yohei Matsuoka Madoraco voiced by Takaya Hashi (Donovan in Spy x Family ) Ron Mei, Beta, Punk Madoraco Related: Which Tower of God Season 2 Character Are You? Based on the webtoon by Siu, Tower of God Season 2 is chief-directed by Kazuyoshi Takeuchi and directed by Satoshi Suzuki at The Answer Studio, with series composition by Erika Yoshida ( Bocchi The Rock! ), character designs by Miho Tanino, Seigo Kitazawa and Yoshimitsu Kashima and music by Kevin Penkin ( The Apothecary Diaries ). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and describes the latest story: Ja Wangnan can’t seem to pass the 20th floor. Even after failing time and time again,...

Bullying is a reoccurring issue that society has tried to tackle but can't seem to eliminate. With social media, people get bullied not only in person but online as well. In the anime Viral Hit, Hobin Yoo is the victim of physical bullying and cyberbullying and no one comes to his aid. Social media and bullying are bad enough on their own, but when both are combined, it creates cyberbullying.

Instead of helping him out, people take videos of him getting beat up on social media so that they can try to go "viral." To make the situation even worse, it turns into cyberbullying as Hobin Yoo gets hateful comments belittling him in the comment sections. Viral Hit is able to combine action with the societal issues of social media and bullying to create a unique story. These are the top ten anime to watch if you liked Viral Hit.

Isekai is a rare genre of anime that gives its characters a chance to get stronger in another world. While they can't do much on Earth, characters like Tanya von Degurechaff can be reincarnated into their new worlds with amazing magical abilities. Other characters, like Ghislaine Dedolida from Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, are already walking armies without the need for an after-death boost. No matter if they're from Earth or the new world, there are some incredibly powerful women in isekai.

Powerful women in isekai animes come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big, powerful sword-swingers who could bisect their enemies in an instant. Others are smaller, letting their magic handle battles for them. The strongest are both, combining rare magical abilities with an insane physical prowess to create the ultimate fighter on any battlefield.

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Based on a series of light novels by Natsume Akatsuki and Kurone Mishima, the first season of KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! first aired in 2016. While the second season of this hilarious parody of fantasy and Isekai anime premiered less than a year after Season 1 ended, fans had to wait seven years for Season 3. Fortunately, they won't have to wait nearly as long for their next adventure with Kazuma, Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness.

KonoSuba Season 3 ran from April 10, 2024, to June 19, 2024. As of September 15, 2024, fans of KonoSuba Season 3 have a newly announced Ova to look forward to. Information about the Ova is currently sparse, as it is unknown how many episodes it will be, and which animation studio will be behind it.

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Some anime moments are so shocking, they can barely be explained. Anime can have some of the biggest, most unexpected moments that nobody could have seen coming, either for better, or more often, for worse. Shocking moments in anime are rarely good. Once they happen, it's usually impossible to return to a normal time. Everything changes in shocking anime moments in an instant. Whether Paul Greyrat from Muskhou Tensei wants to save his son or Madara gets betrayed in Naruto: Shippuden, shocking moments can be permanent.

There are countless series willing to push their viewers to their emotional limits. Some shows, like Dragon Ball Z, are relatively straightforward, making their shocking moments hit even harder for their infrequency. No matter how often shocking moments happen, they're always devastating, leaving the main cast of characters with an entirely new situation in their hands.

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As the last bastion of humanity against the demons skulking in the night, the breath-powered warriors of Demon Slayer belong to an association devoted to the eradication of Muzan Kibutsuji's legion of monsters. Among the demon slayers are the Hashira, elites who stand near the top of the hierarchy as the strongest fighters in the Demon Slayer Corp. When they're first introduced, they are depicted as nigh-undefeatable powerhouses.

Unfortunately, death is an inevitability for all demon hunters not even the Hashira, as strong as they are, are safe from an early grave. Those who watched the Mugen Train Arc are already painfully aware of the Flame Hashira's death, but he was not the last of them to perish in Demon Slayer. As the manga drew to a close and Muzan Kibutsuji was placed on the ropes, various Hashira began to drop like flies in the face of the demon lord and his strongest champions.

The official website for the summer 2024 TV anime series, Mayonaka Punch , has released five solo version videos for its opening theme song, "Gimi Gimi," performed by Live (CV: Fairouz Ai), Ichiko (CV: Yuina Ito), Fu (CV: Hina Yomiya), Tokage (CV: Hitomi Ueda), and Yuki (CV: Ai Kayano). The song was originally sung by the five together. In this solo versions, the unique individual personalities of the vampire members can be fully appreciated, along with the anime footage featuring each of them. These solo versions will be included in a bonus CD for the anime's Blu-ray box to release in Japan on November 27, 2024. Live (CV: Fairouz Ai) Solo Version Ichiko (CV: Yuina Ito) Solo Version Fu (CV: Hina Yomiya) Solo Version Tokage (CV: Hitomi Ueda) Solo Version Yuki (CV: Ai Kayano) Solo Version Mayonaka Punch Anime Creditless Opening Movie Related : Original Anime Mayonaka Punch Premieres July 8 Mayonaka Punch premiered in...

Two new cast members have joined the ranks of Delico's Nursery , the vampire-centric anime now scheduled to premiere in August. The news went public at today's advance screening of the first two episodes. Ai Kayano (Darkness in Konosuba - God's blessing on this wonderful world! ) will play Frieda Delico. Joining her will be Shinichiro Miki (Kisuke Urahara in Bleach ) as Klaus. Related: Delico's Nursery Anime Reveals Start Date and Theme Songs in New Trailer Hiroshi Nishikiori ( Trinity Seven ) is directing the anime at studio J.C.Staff, with character designs adapted for animation by Yoko Ito ( Amanchu! ) and music by Shunsuke Wada. The original Trump stage play, conceived by Kenichi Suemitsu, inspired a series of short stories, additional stage play performances and concerts. 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...

Featuring "Gimme Gimme" by main cast members Fairouz Ai (Live), Yuina Ito (Ichiko), Hina Yomiya (Fu), Hitomi Ueda (Tokage) and Ai Kayano (Yuki) as their respective characters and "Henshuten" by Ikumi Hasegawa as Masaki, respectively, creditless versions of Mayonaka Punch 's opening and ending sequences are now available to watch below. Mayonaka Punch Opening Video Mayonaka Punch Ending Video Related: Narenare -Cheer for you!- Anime Makes a Clean Landing with Opening, Ending Videos With manga and novel adaptations also in the works, Shu Honma ( Ya Boy Kongming! ) directs Mayonaka Punch at studio P.A. Works, with series composition by Hideaki Shirasaka and Tsukasa Kotobuki's original character designs adapted for animation by Ryota Arima. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and describes the story: Meet Masaki, the now former member of the popular NewTuber group, Harikiri Sisters. After a career setback, aka getting fired unexpectedly via a livestream, she joins forces with Live,...

Season 3 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation confirmed after Season 2's conclusion. Anticipated Turning Point 4 arc to be adapted in Season 3. Season 3 likely to release next year or early 2026, with 24 episodes.

Season 3 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation has been confirmed just as the series concludes its second season. The season has been amazing so far, featuring heartbreak, great character development, and breathtaking animation.

A new season was to be expected given how the series has always been popular since it began back in 2021, but this hasn't stopped the excitement, especially given that it will adapt the highly anticipated Turning Point 4 arc.

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VTuber Legend Announces July Debut Date: Details Inside - Main Image

The VTuber Legend release date is official, as it was confirmed alongside the release of a brand-new promo video.

Aside from its premiere date, the trailer also came with other details, including new cast members. Plus, the trailer also shows off new footage, mostly featuring the main character Awayuki Kokorone.

This is not the first time that a VTuber is the center of attention in an anime, but it goes to show just how intertwined the VTubing and anime industries are.

VTuber Legend Release Date and Schedule Revealed

VTuber Legend is a light novel series that began back in May 2021. Nearly two years later, the series was confirmed to be getting an anime adaptation.

Since then, more details have been revealed, not to mention that an actual VTuber channel was made to promote it.

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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 (below) as well as three new cast members for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx, Kbs Kyoto, Sun TV, and At-x beginning on July 7, 2024, with an additional broadcast to follow on Bs Ntv beginning on July 9, 2024. The new cast members include: Alice Souma voiced by Azusa Tadokoro (Itsuki in Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari ) Alice Souma character visual Eirai Sonokaze voiced by M・A・O (Livia Do Udis is A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics ) Eirai Sonokaze character visual Kaeru Yamatani voiced by Ai Kayano Kaeru Yamatani character visual 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...

Get ready to like, subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss Mayonaka Punch , because the upcoming original anime announced with a brand-new trailer and visual today that the series will make its Japanese TV debut on July 8 at 22:30 Jst . As previewed below, the anime's opening theme song, titled "Gimigimi", will be performed by cast members Fairouz Ai (Live), Yuina Ito (Ichiko), Hina Yomiya (Fu), Hitomi Ueda (Tokage) and Ai Kayano (Yuki) as their respective characters, while Ikumi Hasegawa will do the same as Masaki to perform "Henshuten" for the ending theme. Key Visual Related: Original Anime Mayonaka Punch Rounds out Its Cast with Two New Additions With manga and novel adaptations also in the works, Shu Honma ( Ya Boy Kongming! ) directs Mayonaka Punch at studio P.A. Works, with series composition by Hideaki Shirasaka and Tsukasa Kotobuki's original character designs adapted for animation by Ryota Arima. The series will follow Masaki,...

Singer Nano's official YouTube channel has started streaming a music video for her latest digital single song, "Do or Die." The rock tune is now featured as the opening theme for Shadowverse Flame: Arc-hen , the latest season of the TV anime Shadowverse Flame series. As her first theme song work for the Shadowverse franchise, "Do or Die" released digitally on April 13. The lyrics were written by herself, while Shota Horie , best known for his collaboration works with LiSA , worked on music and arrangement. Nano "Do or Die" music video Shadowverse Flame: Arc-hen creditless opening movie Digital jacket Nano made her major debut in 2013 and previously provided theme songs for Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- (2013), Aria The Scarlet Ammo AA (2015), Magical Girl Raising Project (2016), Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits (2018) , The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made (2021), and many more anime series. Nano profile...

Possibly the Greatest Alchemist Anime Announces January 2025 Release Window - Main Image

Isekai anime fans have no shortage of shows to watch every season, even if they look to as far as 2025. That’s because the Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time anime was just revealed, and it will be released in January next year.

This new series is based on an isekai light novel series that has been ongoing since February 2018.

Aside from having a premise that should be familiar to genre fans, it also features two familiar voices from mega-popular isekai.

Popular KonoSuba VAs Join the Possibly the Greatest Alchemist Cast

Alongside the anime’s announcement, a trailer was released that not only featured new clips but also put the spotlight on the voice cast.

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Crunchyroll announced that they will start streaming the English dub of Konosuba season 3 on the platform starting April 24, 2024.

Cast and staff involved in the English dub were also revealed.

Konosuba season 3 English dub cast includes:

Arnie Pantoja as Kazuma Faye Mata as Aqua Erica Mendez as Megumin Cristina Vee as Darkness Sarah Williams as Tranquility Girl Imari Williams as Hagen Kira Buckland as Chris Carrie Keranen as Sylvia Erika Harlacher-Stone as Luna Imari Williams as Roughneck Lucien Dodge as Dust Patrick Seitz as Verdia Ryan Bartley as Chomusuke

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Ezra Weisz Producer: Mami Okada Adaptation: Chris Cason Mixer: Benjamin Harrington Engineer: Naji Ali

KonoSuba season 3 started airing on April 10, 2024.

Machico performed the opening theme song “Growing Up,” while Sora Amamiya (Aqua Va), Rie Takahashi (Megumin Va), and Ai Kayano (Darkness Va) performed the ending theme song “Ano Hi no Mama no Bokura”.

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Japanese record company Nippon Columbia's official YouTube channel started streaming lyric videos for the opening and ending themes for the new third season of the TV anime Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world! The opening theme, " Growing Up" is performed by anisong singer Machico , who has worked on all opening theme songs for the Konosuba franchise since the first season in 2016. " Growing Up" released in Japan as her 10th CD single on April 10, 2024, ranking 24th in Oricon's weekly single charts in its first week. Machico "Growing Up" lyric video Machico "Growing Up" music video Limited edition CD jacket Meanwhile, the ending theme "Ano Hi no Mamano Bokura" ( We that are exactly as we were on that day ) is performed by the anime's three main female voice cast members — Sora Amamiya as Aqua, Rie Takahashi as Megumin, and Ai Kayano as Darkness. The three previously performed the ending...

The following contains spoilers for KonoSuba Season 3, Episode 1 "God's Blessings on this Bright Future!"

After amassing a worldwide fan following on the back of its first two seasons of oddball humor and bizarre developments, KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! blessed its fandom with even more hilarity through an absolutely bonkers movie and spin-off before disappearing from the public eye forever.

Or so it seemed, until the popular Isekai parody announced its return with its usual suspects: the unlucky Kazuma, the danger-magnet Aqua, the one-hit wonder Megumin, and the masochist Darkness. Season 3's premiere comes almost five years after the release of the movie, Legend of Crimson, the echoes of which still linger in the opening episode "God's Blessing on this Bright Future!" KonoSuba's third season throws a spanner in the squad's endless search for fame and riches when Kazuma suddenly finds religion. But for those hoping...

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,...

The latest piece of news to come down the tube at AnimeJapan 2024 is the first full trailer for the upcoming original anime Mayonaka Punch , giving us a preview of central cast members Ikumi Hasegawa, Fairouz Ai, Yuina Ito, Hina Yomiya, Hitomi Ueda and Ai Kayano together after their individual character introductions earlier this month. Related: Original Anime Mayonaka Punch Rounds out Its Cast with Two New Additions Shu Honma ( Ya Boy Kongming! ) is directing Mayonaka Punch at studio P.A. Works for a July 2024 premiere, with series composition by Hideaki Shirasaka and Tsukasa Kotobuki's original character designs adapted for animation by Ryota Arima. Manga and novel adaptations are also in the works. The series will follow Masaki, who was fired from her previous three-person NewTube channel after a "certain incident," as she teams up with another girl named Ribu to start over. Together, they're aiming for one million subscribers. Source:...

Upcoming original anime Mayonaka Punch has been rolling out daily introductions to its colorful cast of "NewTuber" characters. Most recently, there have been two new additions to the cast, each spotlighted in their own character visual and short trailer. First up is Tokage, voiced by Hitomi Ueda (Gold Ship in Umamusume: Pretty Derby ). This member of the Mayonaka Punch NewTube channel loves money and gambling: Related: Original Anime Mayonaka Punch Adds Hina Yomiya to Its Cast Also revealed is the demon-horned Yuki, who appears to have some enmity against the channel. Yuki will be voiced by Ai Kayano (Darkness in Konosuba ). Related: Original Anime Mayonaka Punch Adds Yuina Ito to Cast With manga and novel adaptations also in the works, Mayonaka Punch is being directed by Shu Honma ( Ya Boy Kongming! ) at studio P.A. Works for a July 2024 premiere, with series composition by Hideaki Shirasaka and Tsukasa Kotobuki's original...

Upcoming original anime Mayonaka Punch has been rolling out daily introductions to its colorful cast of "NewTuber" characters. Most recently, there have been two new additions to the cast, each spotlighted in their own character visual and short trailer. First up is Tokage, voiced by Hitomi Ueda (Gold Ship in Umamusume: Pretty Derby ). This member of the Mayonaka Punch NewTube channel loves money and gambling: Related: Original Anime Mayonaka Punch Adds Hina Yomiya to Its Cast Also revealed is the demon-horned Yuki, who appears to have some enmity against the channel. Yuki will be voiced by Ai Kayano (Darkness in Konosuba ). Related: Original Anime Mayonaka Punch Adds Yuina Ito to Cast With manga and novel adaptations also in the works, Mayonaka Punch is being directed by Shu Honma ( Ya Boy Kongming! ) at studio P.A. Works for a July 2024 premiere, with series composition by Hideaki Shirasaka and Tsukasa Kotobuki's original...

The official website of Konosuba unveiled a brand new trailer for the upcoming third season of the anime on March 1, 2024. The trailer previewed the opening and ending theme song for the new season, as well as revealed the much anticipated release date.

Machico will perform the opening theme song “Growing Up,” while Sora Amamiya (Aqua Va), Rie Takahashi (Megumin Va), and Ai Kayano (Darkness Va) will perform the ending theme song “Ano Hi no Mama no Bokura”.

KonoSuba season 3 is set to release on April 10, 2024.

Takaomi Kanasaki will serve as the chief animation director at Studio Drive for Konosuba season 3, with Yujiro Abe directing the 3rd season. Makoto Uezu will be in charge of the script, and Koichi Kikuta as character designer.

Season 1 of the anime adaptation by Studio Deen aired in Japan between January and March 2016. A second season of the anime aired between January and March 2017.

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The official YouTube channel for the TV anime Shadowverse Flame has started streaming a new trailer for its next "Arc" arc. The clip also features the new opening theme "Do or Die" sung by Japanese female singer Nano and announces its Japanese premiere date of April 13, 2024. Additionally, the new arc's ending theme song "Heavy Gamer" is performed by the six-member unit Lil League. The "Arc" arc depicts the battle for the fate of the world against Arc Ruler, who has declared that he will remake the world and has caused all the Digital Friends in the world to go berserk, as well as the appearance of new enemies, including Elde (CV: Hiroki Yasumoto) and Himel (CV: Ai Kayano). "Arc" arc introduction: Arc Ruler has declared that he will remake the world, and has caused all the world's Digital Friends to run amok as "Shade". The mission given to Light and...

We’ve been eagerly waiting, and it’s finally here! ‘KonoSuba‘ Season 3 just gave us a glimpse of what’s to come with a fresh trailer and the reveal of its theme songs. Machico is back to bless our ears with the opening track ‘Growing Up’. But that’s not all – Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness, voiced by the talented Sora Amamiya, Rie Takahashi, and Ai Kayano, are joining forces for the ending song. You can catch both tunes in the latest trailer, and trust me, they’re catchy.

The buzz around this season is huge, thanks to Studio Drive taking the animation helm, Yujiro Abe’s direction, and Makoto Uezu’s series composition. Not to forget, Koichi Kikuta’s character designs and Masato Koda’s music are shaping up to make this season unforgettable. We got a taste of what’s to come with the first trailer last December, and...

The stakes, the nonsense and the explosions are projected to reach an unprecedented level in Season 3 of Konosuba -God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! , following today's release of a brand-new trailer that also announces an April 10 at 23:30 Jst premiere. Opening theme "Growing Up" by series regular Machico is previewed below; the sequel's ending theme will be "Ano Hi no Mama no Bokura", performed by main cast members Sora Amamiya (Aqua), Rie Takahashi (Megumin) and Ai Kayano (Darkness). A set of character visuals for the main crew (and friends) was also unveiled. Kazuma Aqua Megumin Darkness Chris Iris Related: Konosuba’s Lovable Goofs Grace the Anime’s Season 3 Key Visual Based on the light novels by Natsume Akatsuki and Kurone Mishima, Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3 is being helmed by series director Takaomi Kanasaki and directed by Yujiro Abe ( Kaguya-sama: Love is War episode director) at studio Drive...

Anime isn’t always about depicting real-life situations and dynamics — especially romances. Anime romantic stories are sometimes too farfetched and idealistic to work in real life. Although romance tales like Horimiya, Tamako Love Story, Wotakoi, Tomo-Chan is a Girl!, and more have somewhat relatable premises, many have themes that feel exaggerated. Romance anime — especially high school dramas and romcoms — are known to take it up a notch and portray characters and scenarios that may never work in real life.

One of the traits of classic romance anime was traditional idealism and outlandishness, but modern anime has swiftly shifted to portraying stories that are more or less relatable and connective. From timeless classics like Ouran High School Host Club to over-the-top harems, some anime romances are simply not meant for the real world.

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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation continues its otherworldly adventure this spring when the latest season's second cour begins. Before that, though, the light novel adaptation is preparing to stage its first-ever solo event — and a new visual for the event shows the characters preparing for their appearances! Check out the new art of Rudeus accompanied by Cliff, Zanoba, Sylphie, and Roxy: Related: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Anime Shares 2nd Cour Teaser Visual The characters shown depict the cast members scheduled to appear: Yumi Uchiyama (Rudeus Greyrat) Tomokazu Sugita (Rudeus - previous incarnation) (daytime performance only) Konomi Kohara (Roxy Migurdia) Ai Kayano (Sylphiette) Ryota Osaka (Cliff Grimoire) Satoshi Tsuruoka (Zanoba Shirone) Singer Yuiko Ohara, who has performed multiple theme songs for the series, will also be on hand. The event will take place February 3 at Tokyo's Tachikawa Stage Garden, and will have daytime and evening performances. Related: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation...

The official website of AnimeJapan 2024 revealed the line-ups for its main stages, Red, Blue and Green, on Jan 19, 2024.

AnimeJapan 2024 will take place at Tokyo Big Sight on March 23-24, 2024.

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

Red & Green Stage: Closed stage with assigned seating. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Blue Stage: Open stage with assigned seating for seated viewing near the stage front. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Limited free viewing at the rear due to space constraints.

Check out the complete timetable of AnimeJapan 2024 stages below:

Red Stage AnimeJapan 2024 Line-up: Date: March 23, 2024 Timings (Jst)Event NameMembers attending09:15 – 09:50Suicide Squad ISEKAIAnna Nagase, Yuuichirou Umehara, Reigo Yamaguchi, Jun Fukuyama and more10:25 – 11:00Mushoku Tensei: Jobless ReincarnationYumi Uchiyama, Tomokazu Sugita, Ai Kayano, Yuuki Takada, Yuiko Ohara11:35 – 12:10i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!

Egoist will go their separate ways in October, giving fans a final opportunity to see them in October.

Per Comics Natalie, Egoist's final appearances will be on September 23's Egoist Live 2023 - Fleeting Ruby "The Crescendo" 0923 at Grand Cube Osaka, Japan, and again for Resonant Indigo "Echoes of Everlasting" 1009 at Pacifico Yokohama in Kanagawa. The official announcement was made by the lead vocalist, chelly (stylized), in an impassioned statement to her fans worldwide. She thanked her "dear fans who have always supported her" and intimated that this was an amicable split via her gratitude to her management agency, Incs Toenter.

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chelly and ryo's iconic partnership as Egoist comes to an end, allowing chelly to focus on her up-and-coming solo career. Formed in unique circumstances as a fictional band in the anime Guilty Crown...

“I won’t cry, I promise,” vows the ethereal, long-living Maquia (voiced by Manaka Iwami) to the little mortal boy she is raising as her son. “I’m a mother!” she says, beating her fist lightly against her belly in a gesture of defiance that makes the boy smile. But mother or no, it’s a promise any viewer of this gorgeously rendered, acutely sentimental animated phantasmagoria would be foolhardy to make.

“Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms” is the directorial debut of prolific and successful anime screenwriter Mari Okada (“Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day”), and though set in a medieval-styled, distinctly “Game of Thrones”-esque fantasy world of dying dragons, imprisoned princesses, warring kingdoms, and mystical cloth into which is woven the stories of our lives, the trembling, overflowing heart of the film is a story of motherhood, self-sacrifice, and forgiveness that is informed by Okada’s...