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A brand-new trailer released for the second part of Dr. Stone Science Future today previewed the anime's opening song, "Supernova" by Kana-boon ( Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Op), revealed Megumi Han as the voice of geographer Chelsea and confirmed a July 10 at 22:00 Jst broadcast debut on Japanese television. otoha ( Bocchi The Rock! Op) will perform "no man's world" for the series' ending song. Reigo Yamauchi also joins the cast as Leonard. The final season of Dr. Stone is slated to span three parts. Dr. Stone Science Future Part 2 Trailer Chelsea Related: Dr. Stone Science Future Anime Continues With Cour 2 in July 2025 Shuhei Matsushita continues to direct Dr. Stone Science Future at studio Tms Entertainment, with series composition by Kurasumi Sunayama, character designs by Yuko Iwasa and music by Tatsuya Kato, hiroaki Tsutusmi and Yukihiro Kanesaka. Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi created the original manga. Crunchyroll streams the full...

The official website of To Your Eternity anime unveiled the first promotional video for its third season on May 29, 2025.

The video previews Fushi awakening from a long slumber and experiencing a brief moment of peace in a tranquil world. However, the video also hints at new encounters, trials, and inevitable battles to come.

Sota Yokote will serve as the director for season 3, while Kiyoko Sayama, who directed the second season, will return as chief director.

Drive will once again handle animation production, this time joined by Studio Massket.

Returning staff includes Shinzo Fujita, who will oversee the series script, character designer Koji Yabuno, music composer Ryo Kawasaki, and sound director Takeshi Takadera.

Three new cast members who will join the series for the modern era setting have also been revealed:

Tomori Kusunoki as Mizuha, a second-year middle school student excelling in both academics and sports. Megumi Han as Aoki Yūki,...

A brand-new trailer released for To Your Eternity Season 3 today previewed the next stage of Fushi's journey and confirmed cast members for the fantasy anime's Present World storyline, as follows: Fushi voiced by Reiji Kawashima The Beholder voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda Mizuha voiced by Tomori Kusunoki Satoru voiced by Yumiri Hanamori Yuki Aoki voiced by Megumi Han To Your Eternity Season 3 will stream on Crunchyroll in October 2025 . To Your Eternity Season 3 Trailer Related: To Your Eternity Season 3 Premieres October 2025, Will Stream on Crunchyroll Sota Yokote takes over as director for the third season of To Your Eternity from Season 2 director Kiyoko Sayama, who becomes chief director. Other returning staff members include Shinzo Fujita as series composer, Koji Yabuno as character designer, Ryo Kawasaki as music composer and Takeshi Takadera as sound director. Drive and Studio Massket are producing the animation. Crunchyroll currently streams both previous seasons in both sub and dub,...

It's been six months since Funko Pop announced its limited One Piece collection, where a select few characters get immortalized in a bronze-like figure. This is part of the anime's celebration of its 25th anniversary, and now, two more have been added to this collection in this limited drop. As expected, it's the members of The Straw Hats.

Now listed on the Funko Pop website, the bronze Chopper and Sanji Pop! Plus figures are added to this limited collection. With an estimated shipping date of August 31, 2025, these two will join the likes of Monkey D. Luffy and Roronoa Zoro in this unique drop. Like the previous figures, Sanji and Chopper are coated in a shiny bronze-like coating and stand on top of rocks with their names engraved. They have a listed price of $25 and will also come with a Pop! Protector. Pre-orders will end on April 16, 2025.

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One Piece's upcoming spin-off, One Piecein Love (aka Koisuru One Piece), is set to come out today. To celebrate its release, more voice actors have been announced, many of whom appeared in huge anime titles like Oshi No Ko and Neon Genesis Evangelion. This spin-off series will be released on social media and will fill the broadcast gap before the main series returns.

According to Crunchyroll, the additional voice cast that are set to star in One Piece in Love are Akari Kito (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba), Akira Ishida (Naruto), Megumi Han (Oshi No Ko), Takehito Koyasu (Neon Genesis Evangelion), and Mahito Ohba (One Piece). What's interesting about this latest voice cast is that Ohba played the narrator in the original One Piece show, yet he's cast to play the narrator once more in this spin-off.

One Piece in Love was announced during AnimeJapan 2025 and will air daily on YouTube,...

Love will be in the air this week as the anime adaptation of Daiki Ihara’s Koisuru One Piece ("One Piece in Love") spin-off gag manga starts on April 1 with all five episodes airing over consecutive days. Ahead of the first episode’s premiere tomorrow, more cast was announced for the series, which includes a range of voice actors that One Piece fans would be familiar with. Pictured above from left to right, the cast of Koisuru One Piece includes (original One Piece characters in parentheses): Yoshioka Sato voiced by Akari Kito Biology Club President voiced by Akira Ishida (Cavendish) Tsuchi voiced by Megumi Han (Otama) Toriko Kurono voiced by Takehito Koyasu Narration voiced by Mahito Ohba (Smoker) Related: One Piece Anime Sails Back Onto Screens With Double Episode Haruka Kamatani ( Looking for Magical Doremi ) and Hazuki Omoya ( One Piece Fan Letter Assistant Unit Director) direct Koisuru One Piece...

The upcoming feature film Eiga Odekake Kozama: Tokai no Otomodachi ("Little Shark's Day Out The Movie: A Friend in A Big City") announced two additional voice cast members today at the Kadokawa panel during Anime Japan 2025. Manaka Iwami (Mahiru Shiina in The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten ) voiced Sora, a second grade student at Yauo High School. Due to her parents' work, she has to transfer to “Tokai (Big City)”. Message from Manaka Iwami: Before the voice recording session, I watched the series on YouTube, and I was so relieved to see the world where the innocence of Kozame-chan that reminded me of important things and healed me! I wondered what the story would be about since it was going to be made into a movie, but Usame-chan and Ankou-chan were also very cute, I was so healed during the session. The human characters, including Sora whom I play,...

The official website for the Little Shark's Day Out ( Odekake Kozame in Japan) anime series today released a second key visual for the upcoming feature film Eiga Odekake Kozama: Tokai no Otomodachi ("Little Shark's Day Out The Movie: A Friend in A Big City"). The key visual features the protagonist Kozame-chan walking in the middle of “Shibugyo,” a shopping district reminiscent of Shibuya. 2nd key visual The site has also revealed two new characters for the film — Mohican Aniki voiced bu Yuichiro Umehara (Goblin Slayer in Goblin Slayer ) and Haruto voiced by Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ). Message from Yuichiro Umehara: I am very happy to have been selected to appear in “Little Shark's Day Out." I didn't think I would be able to pass when I auditioned, so I am surprised and looking forward to the voice recording. I hope you will enjoy...

The Kawasaki-based museum dedicated to Doraemon creator Fujiko F. Fujio announced today that a new short anime commemorating the 40th anniversary of Fujio's Chimpui manga will be screened from Wednesday, May 21, in conjunction with an exhibition of artwork from the series. Acclaimed music video and anime opening/ending director Nobutaka Yoda is heading the project at studio Shin-Ei Animation, with a script by Azusa Serikawa, character designs and animation direction by Naoyuki Asano and music by Zo Zhit. Misaki Kuno, Megumi Han and Koichi Yamadera star as Chimpui, Eri and Wanderyu, respectively. Related: Nmeneko Short Form TV Anime Reveals New Trailer Fujiko F. Fujio's Chimpui manga was first serialized in Fujiko Fujio Land magazine in June 1985 and ran until February 1991. Shin-Ei Animation produced a 56-episode television anime and film, both directed by Mitsuru Hongo ( Ascendance of a Bookworm ). The series is a slapstick comedy that follows two cute...

Nmeneko , an upcoming short form TV anime based on the social media mascot character created by Shirimoto, has published a new trailer that previews the voice cast of the main characters. The series will broadcast in Japan on the Tokyo Broadcasting System beginning on April 3, 2025. Nmeneko 2nd Trailer Tommy Hino ( Tadaima! Chibi Godzilla ) directs the series at animation studio Kumarba, while Hideaki Shirasaki (episode writer for Ya Boy Kongming! ) writes the scripts and provides the series composition. Megumi Han provides the voice of Nmeneko , and Hiro Shimono provides the voice of Usukuro . Nmeneko key art Related: Nmeneko Gets Short Form Anime Adaptation in April The story of the series follows Nmeneko, a cat who wants to spend her days in a carefree manner eating delicious food and doing only fun activities, and Usukuro, her somewhat more responsible and levelheaded companion. Source: Official Nmeneko TV anime home page...

Hunter x Hunter fans have an upcoming treat in store. Viz Media and gaming company KessCo have teamed up to reveal a brand-new release for the franchise -- a board game in which players compete in a special version of the Hunter Exam. The game will reportedly "challenges friends and families to experience the high-stakes journey of earning a Hunter License."

Via PR Newswire, Viz Media and KessCo have partnered to release Hunter x Hunter: The 287th Exams, a new board game in which players compete against each other in the Hunter Exam, gathering "rare items and treasure" to acquire a Hunter’s License. The game features the characters Gon Freecss, Killua Zoldyck, Kurapika and Leorio Paradinight, with its official description reading: "In Hunter x Hunter: The 287th Exams, players take calculated risks, face setbacks, and develop their characters' skills as they roll dice to overcome the gauntlet of trials that define the Hunter Exams.

Bandai Namco Filmworks just gave us a fresh look at Gunjō no Asteroid (Ultramarine Asteroid), the third movie in the Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199) series. This is the latest entry in the ongoing Space Battleship Yamato remakes.

A special Blu-ray edition of the film will launch on April 11, the same day it hits theaters. If you’re willing to wait, regular Blu-ray and DVD versions will be available on June 25.

This isn’t just a trilogy—there are seven movies planned for the full story. Crunchyroll is streaming the project under the name Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199.

The first film, Kuro no Shinryaku (Dark Invasion), debuted on July 19, pulling in 58.8 million yen in its first three days. The second movie, Sekijitsu no Shutsugeki (The Assault of the Burning Sun), followed on November 22, earning 64.1 million yen in the same time frame.

For the latest film,...

Many anime have well-thought-out plots, full of intrigue and plot twists. Their stories are crafted by masters who want to leave an impact on manga and anime fans. However, just because many anime value their storytelling, the same cannot be said of every anime.

Other anime prefer to leave fans surprised and bewildered with random happenstances that make less and less sense the more the series progresses. While a good story is entertaining at times, sometimes fans prefer nonsensical fun that leaves them scratching their heads.

A Reindeer Attends High School in My Deer Friend Nokotan Streaming On: Crunchyroll

In My Deer Friend Nokotan, Torako Koshi's ordinary high school life is thrown for a loop when she learns the transfer student, Noko Shikanoko, is actually a reindeer in human disguise. Together, they form the bizarre Deer Club where life is anything but normal. Torako may have wanted to live...

Nmeneko, a social media mascot character created by Shirimoto, is getting their own short form anime that will broadcast in Japan on the Tokyo Broadcasting System beginning in April 2025. Tommy Hino ( Tadaima! Chibi Godzilla ) directs the series at animation studio Kumarba, while Hideaki Shirasaki (episode writer for Ya Boy Kongming! ) writes the scripts and provides the series composition. Megumi Han provides the voice of Nmeneko , and Hiro Shimono provides the voice of Usukuro . Related: Social Media Mascot Character Koupen Chan Gets TV Anime in Spring 2025 The story of the series follows Nmeneko, a cat who wants to spend her days in a carefree manner eating delicious food and doing only fun activities, and Usukuro, her somewhat more responsible and levelheaded companion. Source: Comic Natalie...

2024 is in the books and we’re on to 2025, but before we fully get into the new year, let’s look back at your favorite anime opening themes from the past year. We had you vote every season over the course of the year and finally, one final time, as we pitted every top five against each other to see which openings would reign supreme as the best of the best. Will we see some surprise entries or will our previous winners continue to stay on top? Let’s dive into these results to find out! What 2024 Anime Openings Were in the Poll? Here's a quick rundown of all the anime openings that were in the running. These are the openings that were in the top five of our fan polls over the course of 2024. Top Winter Anime 2024 Openings Check out all Winter Anime 2024 OPs here! 5. "Ambivalent" by Uru ( The Apothecary Diaries...

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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In most anime shows, the spotlight shines the brightest on the main character, focusing on their journey of growth, redemption, power, etc. However, there are some series that feature strong anime side-characters who can effortlessly steal the show, even outshining the heroes and becoming fan favorites.

Whether through their heartbreaking backstories, unique abilities, or charismatic personalities not bound by “main-character tropes,” these are the side characters that have left a lasting impact on audiences and stepped out from under the shadow of their lead.

Killua Zoldyck: The Assassin Turned Ally Who Stole the Show in Hunter X Hunter Fans Can't Get Enough of Killua's Complexity

While Hunter x Hunter’s protagonist Gon Freecss is a determined and kind-hearted boy on a quest to find his father, his best friend Killua Zoldyck is his cheeky and ruthless counterpoint. Killua also is fairly popular with fans to where he’s actually come...

According to the producer Shimpei Yamashita, all the team members of the studio Doga Kobo happened to love the “Oshi no Ko” seinen manga written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. This shared passion became the foundation of a solid relationship and trust between the artists who worked at Doga Kobo’s in-house compositing team for roughly two and a half years in adapting Akasaka’s work. The first episode of the anime series came in the form of a feature-length film of 90 minutes during the Spring 2023 season, and it reconstructs the flow of the whole first volume of the comic book. The director, Daisuke Hiramaki, and the assistant director, Chao Nekotomi, enriched the animation and the storyline of the series with many artistic details and won the Drama Anime of the Year prize during the 10th Anime Trending Awards.

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Anime is no stranger to fairy tale tropes. Depending on what series fans check out, they'll find everything from twists on familiar tales, like Snow White with the Red Hair, to classics told in a different setting, like My Happy Marriage. It's only natural that some anime would take the typical Beauty and the Beast trope and pair someone sweet with a monstrous soul.

However, there are many ways one can write a trope. Some monstrous souls are simply ordinary humans that don't match beauty standards. Others are little monsters or beasts. Some even have curses cast on them. No matter how the anime displays this familiar trope, Beauty and the Beast is always a lovable classic to fall back on.

A Gentle Giant Meets His First Love in My Love Story!! Streaming On: Crunchyroll

My Love Story!! is a romantic comedy anime based on the manga written by Kazune Kawahara and illustrated by Aruko.

After a long journey of trials and tribulations, most anime heroes arrive at their well-deserved happy ending, having defeated their adversaries and restored peace in the world. However, not all stories in anime follow uplifting fantasies with joyful finales. Some of anime’s best and most emotionally resonant narratives tap into much darker themes in their conclusions, leaving fans and heroes to bear the weight of cruel, disturbing epilogues.

These kinds of endings stick with audiences - for better or worse - long after the credits roll, their subversive and disquieting nature defying expectations by refusing to give audiences the satisfaction of a gratifying resolution. Be it a shocking final twist that snatches victory from the hands of the heroes at the last moment or an expectedly devastating climax to a narrative swarming with despair, anime’s cruelest and most disturbing endings can be controversial - yet never cannot have an impact.

Krillin has been part of the Dragon Ball franchise since 1985. He is Goku's best friend and is typically depicted as a comic relief character, but he has played a crucial role in protecting Earth on numerous occasions. Krillin is a master martial artist, and he now can destroy planets with powerful Ki blasts. Krillin may not be strong enough to beat many of Dragon Ball's notable villains, but he can easily defeat villains from other anime series.

Most of these anime villains possess supernatural abilities, but Krillin's Ki can easily overpower these abilities. Many of these villains are human fighters, and Krillin can evade most of their attacks with his superhuman reflexes, and his superhuman strength would enable him to knock several of them out with just one or two punches.

Hisoka's Nen Mastery Would Not Help Him Against Krillin's Destructo Disc A Sociopath Who Enjoys Fighting Powerful...

The official website for the Little Shark's Day Out ( Odekake Kozame in Japan) anime series today announced the title of the upcoming feature film to release in the summer of 2025: Eiga Odekake Kozama: Tokai no Otomodachi ("Little Shark's Day Out The Movie: A Friend in A Big City"). The site also released a teaser trailer and visual for the film. Kana Hanazawa , who has voiced the protagonist Kozame-chan, serves as the narrator of the trailer. Teaser visual It was also announced that the film's two new characters, Ankou-chan will be voiced by Megumi Han (Gon Freecss in Hunter x Hunter ) and Usame-chan by Misaki Kuno (Momo Kawamoto in March comes in like a lion ). Ankou-chan Megumi Han Usame-chan Misaki Kuno The synopsis reads: Kozame-chan, who came in front of the station of Yauo-cho, meets a girl named Sora on a bench, looking sad and downcast. Sora tells her...

Shojo is technically a demographic; it's anime and manga written and marketed for a young, female audience. It's also referenced almost as a wider genre of its own, because shojo anime follows certain conventions, like telling romance and character-driven (rather than plot-driven) stories. Some shojo stories are incredibly melodramatic, to where fans often compare them to soap-operas.

Fans enjoy those shojo titles for the drama. They push the envelope, and keep the audience hooked, making them wonder what could happen next. Not all zany anime is written equally. While some anime are poorly written but enjoyed for their shock value and humor, others are well-written soap operas with nuance and purpose.

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Hunter X Hunter has been on a roll recently with a lot of exciting events, such as the return of the series, a new game, and more, but the creator just dropped a bombshell piece of news regarding the future of the series. It is safe to say the series is truly back in full swing as the chances of a proper ending have never looked brighter than now.

In a tweet posted by series creator Yoshihiro Togashi to his personal X account, it was confirmed that he is working on the plot and details of the next 50 chapters and that they will be published in the future. Furthermore, he also confirmed that he would get back to working on the drawing of other chapters and would start the inking process. This is huge news as it confirms how many chapters are in the works and that they will be published.

The creators of 2024’s strangest hit anime, My Deer Friend Nokotan, have revealed new insight into the series’ inspiration from viral memes. Director Masahiko Ohta stated that he "immediately thought of Bully Maguire," Tobey Maguire’s most hilarious legacy, from his time in Spider-Man for overseas viewers.

In a recent interview with Anime Trending, Wit Studio (also known for its hit anime series Spy x Family) executives and series’ creators discussed My Deer Friend Nokotan’s production. The series was originally a slice-of-life comedy manga created by Oshioshio, already known for its hilarious antics and pop culture references. Director Ohta explained how he tried to bring these references to the screen while avoiding copyright issues, as well as introducing fresh takes as he brought the pages to life. One key scene from the anime, which went viral prior to the show even airing, was the protagonist Torako Koshi imitating Tobey...

Just as sports films have captured audiences' hearts, sports anime have risen from the ranks of TV shows or comic-inspired series to become cultural phenomenons. And looking at the most beloved and popular sports anime ever released, it isn't hard to see why.

The best sports anime series deliver compelling character histories, challenges, and victories. They also deliver on important themes like friendship, loss, family, and dedication. If all of that wasn't enough, the top ranks of sports anime have also captured enough acclaim and devotion to not only be recognized as the best of their subgenre, but be seen among the top anime of all time.

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Back in January 2023, Magical Girl Raising Project teased that the Restart light novels would be getting an anime adaptation. Production is now officially underway for the new anime series, and we have a first look at the staff and cast. The lead cast consists of: Pfle voiced by Yoshino Nanjo (Eli Ayase in Love Live! School Idol Project ) Shadow Gale voiced by Reina Kondo (Otomi in Mayonaka Punch ) Masked Wonder voiced by Fairouz Ai (Power in Chainsaw Man ) Pechka voiced by Honoka Inoue Nonako Miyokata voiced by Jenya (Zoya in Akiba Maid War ) Rionetta voiced by M.A.O (Shion in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ) Clantail voiced by Mariya Ise (Cure Lemonade in Yes! Precure 5 ) Magical Daisy voiced by Maaya Uchida (Catarina Claes in My Next Life as a Villainess ) Nokko-chan voiced by Hime Sawada (Cecilia in Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence ) @NyanNyan voiced by Akari Kito...

Hunter x Hunter's new fighting game, Nen x Impact has been banned in Australia due to suggestions of sexual violence against minors according to a recent report. Though Hunter x Hunter is a believed series among anime fans, one of the series' main antagonists, Hisoka, remains a controversial aspect. It seems that controversy has now boiled over, with Hisoka's disquieting antics meaning that Bushiroad and Eighting's Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact won't receive classification in Australia, effectively banning the game.

In a report by Automaton Media, the Australian Classification board specifically said that it wouldn't classify the new game with its rating system due to "sexual violence against characters under the age of 18 by an adult male character." While the board doesn't clarify, anyone familiar with the series will know that the likely culprit is Hisoka. While this is obviously disappointing for Australian fans of Hunter x Hunter...

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.

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This spring, the superhero rom-com donghua Wuliao Jiu Wanjie (Don't Give Up!) will be coming to Japanese television with a much more evocative title: "Stopping Your Nosebleed with My Love." The Japanese release is titled Kono Ko de Hanaji o Tomete ("HanaKoi" for short). Check out the first trailer for the upcoming release: Kono Ko de Hanaji o Tomete Trailer Related: Donghua to Watch on Crunchyroll From Heaven Official’s Blessing to Link Click A new key visual has also been released: The Japanese dub features Megumi Han (Meimei in The Apothecary Diaries ) as office worker Mocha and Natsuki Hanae (Okarun in Dan Da Dan ) as clumsy alien superhero Yasen. Related: Ringing Fate Donghua Gets Japanese-Dubbed Version in January 2025 Wuliao Jiu Wanjie premiered on the Chinese video site Bilibili in July 2024. The series will make its Japanese debut as part of April 2025 in Fuji TV's B8station programming slot. The story follows Mocha,...

It's no understatement to say that women are the backbone of anime, naturally making fans try to rank the greatest female anime characters. While male anime protagonists are still generally the norm, anime still offers a wealth of interesting female characters that can't help but steal the show. From strong leading ladies to heart-wrenching love interests, no matter the plot or genre of the anime, female anime characters have captured the hearts of fans.

Though stereotypes might reduce women in anime to one-dimensional love interests, the truth is that women in anime are just as diverse as their male counterparts. Though shojo anime is always a great source of female characters, even shonen anime has its share of interesting women. Great female characters can be found in every genre of anime, making ranking the best difficult. In a way, the best female anime characters can almost be considered a reflection...

Today, November 22 (in Japan), the opening day of the second chapter's theatrical screenings, the official website for the Space Battleship Yamato remake anime series released a teaser trailer for "Gunjou no Asteroid" (literally means "Asteroid of the Ultramarine Blue), the third chapter of its latest installment, Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 . The clip confirms that the third of the new seven-chapter series (consisting of 26 episodes) will start its theatrical screenings in Japan on April 11, 2025 . And the visual is newly-drawn by Kia Asamiya ( Silent Möbius ), who has served as the image drawing artist for the series. Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 Chapter 3 Teaser Trailer Teaser visual Related : Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199 Casts Megumi Han in Voice Actor Mother's Classic Role Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 is based on the feature film Be Forever Yamato ( Yamato yo Towa ni in Japan) in 1980, and also includes some elements from the third original...

Following the protagonist Shion and his older sister Marie , t he official website for the upcoming TV anime Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata has added new character visuals for three more main characters — Raphina voiced by Yu Serizawa (Mirei Minami in Idol Time Pripara ), Brigitte voiced by Aoi Koga (Kaguya Shinomiya in Kaguya-sama: Love Is War ), and Cole voiced by Naoya Miyase (Wataru Sajo in The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist ). Raphina character visual Brigitte character visual Cole character visual Related: Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata Anime Broadcasts in January 2025 The TV anime adaptation of Kazuki Kaburagi's isekai fantasy light novel series Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata is set to premiere in January 2025. Ahead of the TV premiere, an advance screening event is set to be held at the United Cinema Toyosu theater in Tokyo on December 21, 2024. Megumi Han (Shion), Ai Kakuma (Marie), and Sora Amamiya (Rose...

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Space Battleship Yamato , Yoshinobu Nishizaki and Leiji Matsumoto's legendary sci-fi anime series. Events and projects are already underway to celebrate this momentous occasion, and watch-maker Seiko is joining the brawl with a limited-edition timepiece. The watch sports color and design elements reminiscent of the Yamato herself, from the red and black color scheme to the anchor mark at 12 o'clock. Three subdials reflect manga artist Matsumoto's mechanical design for the series, and the watch face and hands feature glow-in-the-dark elements. Related: Hideaki Anno and Studio Khara Announce Plans for New Space Battleship Yamato Film The back of each watch is engraved with the series's logo, as well as its number out of the set's run of 5,000: Each watch arrives in a collector's box featuring Matsumoto's iconic artwork. Related: Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199 Casts Megumi Han in Voice Actor Mother's Classic Role The watch...

Crunchyroll has unveiled the first trailer for Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata, giving the world a glimpse into its enchanting new Isekai anime series set to premiere in January 2025. Based on Kazuki Kaburagi's popular light novel series, Magic Maker follows the story of Shion, a reincarnated young noble who embarks on a journey to learn magic in a world where it is virtually unknown. The trailer offers a look at Studio Deen's animation style, highlighting a mix of whimsical and dramatic scenes as Shion and his adventurous sister, Marie, set out on their journey.

Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata is directed by Kazuomi Koga, of Rent-a-Girlfriend fame, and boasts a lineup of seasoned vocal talent. Voiced by Hunter X Hunter's Megumi Han, Shion is described as a studious and shy character who loved magic in his past life, and is now driven by his deep-seated curiosity and fascination with magical studies.

The official website for the upcoming TV anime Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata has released a new character visual for the protagonist, Shion. The character, voiced by Megumi Han (Gon Freecss in Hunter x Hunter ), is described as: "He was reincarnated in another world with a longing for magic. He is good at studying, and a shy person who likes to be alone. He mindlessly begins to study 'magic.'" Shion Character Trailer Related: Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata Anime Broadcasts in January 2025 The TV anime adaptation of Kazuki Kaburagi's isekai fantasy light novel series Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata is set to premiere in January 2025. Kazuoumi Koga ( Rent-a-Girlfriend ) directs the TV anime at Studio Deen . Keiichiro Ochi ( The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio ) provides the series composition, Takayuki Noguchi ( The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten ) provides the character designs, and Kei Yoshikawa ( InAnother World...

A new, very important cast member joins the ranks of Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199 —and she's taking the role on from her mother. Megumi Han will be playing Sasha, the niece of protagonist Susumu Kodai. Besides being Kodai's only remaining blood relative, Sasha plays a very important role in the story going forward. Related: Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199 2nd Chapter Teaser Trailer Announces Release Date Han's mother, voice actress Keiko Han, voiced Sasha in the original 1980 Be Forever Yamato film. Megumi Han is an accomplished voice actor in her own right as well, with roles including Kana Arima in Oshi no Ko and Meimei in The Apothecary Diaries . Related: Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199 Releases New First Chapter Trailer Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199 is based on the feature film Be Forever Yamato ( Yamato yo Towa ni ) in 1980, and also includes some elements from the third original TV series Space Battleship...

Isekai is one of the most popular and oversaturated genres anime has ever seen. Many isekai, such as Re:Zero or Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, follow the standard blueprint of a character being transported to another world, often filled with magic, mythical creatures, knights and a medieval setting. However, not all series follow this blueprint.

Some shows take a unique perspective on the isekai genre away from the fantasy world. From futuristic dystopias to modern-day Japan, anime like Ya Boy Kongming! and Ascendance of a Bookworm offer a twist on the isekai genre and prove that a journey to another world can be just as thrilling without dragons and sorcery.

Even the Devil Has to Clock-In in The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Satan Is Working Hard for That Promotion

The Devil is a Part-Timer! follows the story of Demon Lord Satan and his general, Alciel, as their war against the hero,...

Yhwach is the main villain of Bleach's Thousand-Year Blood War Arc and is arguably the strongest character in Bleach. He is the son of the Soul King and the wielder of The Almighty - a godly ability which allows him to see into the future and alter it. Takayuki Sugo provides Yhwach's original Japanese voice, but Richard Epcar is his English voice actor. Epcar has been voice acting since 1985 and has voiced quite a few anime characters over the years.

Richard Epcar has voiced several anime villains, but he has voiced some heroic characters as well. Some of Epcar's characters play very small roles in their respective series, though he has also voiced some well-known characters from established anime series. He has voiced humans, supernatural beings, and everything in between.

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Halloween is coming up and now is the time to find inspiration for a costume and finalize online orders. Thanks to anime's ever-growing popularity, many retailers stock pre-fabricated Naruto and Demon Slayer costumes that are as easy as click-and-collect. Some people will get creative and make a low-effort costume or go all-out like Heidi Klum and invest in an over-the-top outfit. Luckily, anime provides endless references to draw from, especially for couple and group costumes, theme parties, or just showing off pop-culture literacy.

The easiest anime references are the iconic school uniforms, which are not only required attire at Japanese schools but are a symbol of youth and one's formative years. Sailor Moon, Dan Da Dan, and Neon Genesis Evangelion all feature fairly basic uniforms that can be made with plaid skirts, white button-downs, and a tie or bow. Other anime characters can be captured simply with a cool suit,...

Netflix announces the addition of Hunter X Hunter's two feature-length films, Phantom Rouge and The Last Mission, to its streaming platform on November 1, 2024. The 2011 anime adaptation of Hunter X Hunter is massively popular and has left its audience clamoring for more content since it ended in 2014. While these films are not as in-depth as the canonical arcs of the series, they certainly do scratch the itch, and will soon be available for repeat viewings.

Hunter X Hunter is an ongoing manga series created by Yoshihiro Togashi, whose other notable work includes the Shnen masterpiece, Yuyu Hakusho. Hunter X Hunter is filled with magical beasts, hidden treasures, and danger lurking around every corner, and the strongest, most daring members of society enter the exclusive Hunter Society by passing a grueling entrance exam. Once Gon Freecs and his newfound friends learn to harness their immense aura into energy for combat, called Nen.

This is an antler alert! All 12 episodes of My Deer Friend Nokotan 's doe-lightful English dub, and all the buck-wild antics that come with it, will begin streaming on Crunchyroll from Thursday, October 10 . Here's the core English voice cast for the absurd comedy series: My Deer Friend Nokotan English Dub Cast Noko Shikanoko voiced by Trina Deuhart Torako Koshi voiced by Roo Ryder Anko Koshi voiced by Sarah Thomas Meme Bashame voiced by Bay Doxey Neko Nekoyamada voiced by Meagan Johnson Kinu Tanukikoji voiced by Nickolette Kong Chiharu Tsubameya voiced by Abby Pasion Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Dubs Include Blue Lock 2nd Season and More Key Art Related: Dan Da Dan English Dub Launches on Crunchyroll Today Based on the manga by Oshioshio, Masahiko Ota directed My Deer Friend Nokotan at Wit Studio, with series composition by Takashi Aoshima, character designs by Ayumu Tsujimura and music by Yasuhiro Misawa ( Hinamatsuri ). Crunchyroll...

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,...

The anime medium now enjoys more mainstream popularity than ever as an increasing volume of new series joins its catalog with each passing year. As more anime titles become available to fans, classic works like Neon Genesis Evangelion grow even more revered for holding up against their modern counterparts.

Although the debut of a new anime undeniably breeds excitement among fans, Cowboy Bebop and other classics are arguably more impressive for maintaining popularity and influence over a long period. The best classic anime titles that have defined the medium for over a decade stand out for their relatable themes, captivating characters, and entertaining plots that create stories that never get old.

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Some of the most powerful Shonen anime protagonists are voiced by female voice actresses. You might be thinking that it couldn’t be Your favorite character, but you’d be wrong. If you are a fan of Naruto, Dragon Ball, Pokemon, One Piece, or any other such series, congratulations, the hero you love is voiced by a woman.

In an interview with the New York Times, the voice actresses of some of the most popular Shonen heroes gathered to deliver their views of the characters as well as address how surprised fans are when they realize the truth behind these characters.

Naruto’s Voice Actress Reveals the Reaction of Shocked Fans Naruto is voiced by Maile Flanagan | Credits: Studio Pierrot

In the interview, three prominent voice actresses appeared to share tidbits about their jobs. Maile Flanagan voices Naruto, Amanda Miller voices Boruto and Colleen Clinkenbeard is the voice actress for Luffy.

Soon after the streaming of the final 12th episode in Japan last night, the official website for the My Deer Friend Nokotan TV anime posted a new music video for the opening theme song "Shikairo Days" composed with various footage from the anime. The song performed by the anime's four main voice cast members as their respective characters — Megumi Han (as Noko Shikanoko), Saki Fujita (as Torako Koshi), Rui Tanabe (as Anko Koshi), and Fuka Izumi (as Meme Bashame) — reached No. 1 on Spotify's viral chart in Japan, and the creditless opening movie released on YouTube has topped 25 million views to date. "Shikairo Days" Special Anime Music Video My Deer Friend Nokotan Creditless Opening Movie Sento-kun , the mascot character of Nara Prefecture, made a guest appearance in the final episode of the anime, and a special visual featuring a collaboration between Nokotan and Sento-kun has also been released. Additionally, to...

The following contains mild spoilers for Oshi no Ko Season 2, Episode 11 "Freedom."

In last week's episode, Oshi no Ko Season 2 seemingly implied that Aqua Hoshino's years-long plot for revenge by infiltrating the shady Japanese entertainment industry was futile and over before he even knew it. Apparently, the estranged father he was determined to kill as revenge for his murdered mother, the legendary idol Ai Hoshino, died by suicide years ago. Even if Season 2, Episode 10 "Liberation" went through great lengths to show that Aqua was now free from his self-imposed pursuit of vengeance, it was obvious that this wasn't the case.

It didn't take long for the anime to prove viewers' doubts from last week right, as Oshi no Ko Season 2, Episode 11 "Freedom" pulled the rug from under Aqua without him even realizing it. That said, the episode was in no rush to do this. Instead, it took its time by...

Summer is coming to a close which means it’s time to see which opening themes from the summer season you all voted as your favorites. In a rare and unexpected case, I have Six openings for you this time instead of the usual five! There’s no tiebreaker to separate this deadlock so you get an extra opening this time around to listen to along with all of the others. It’s time to dive in and find out which openings from the summer season you voted as your favorites! #5: Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! - "Tsuyogaru Girl" by BotchiBoromaru feat. Mossa of Necry Talkie (5 percent) Nothing quite like starting off this season’s list with something that’s upbeat and fun to listen to! The perfect kind of opening theme energy is here as you’re ready to jam along with the song and then get to...

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.

#2nd Season Pv#LiSA QUEENPVhttps://t.co/BlUglDHKqK2nd Season Episode2610/13MBSTBS285 pic.twitter.com/z65PR50r1y (@ShanFro_Comic) September 12, 2024

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Whenever a top-tier anime like Jujutsu Kaisen takes a seasonal break, it tends to leave a huge void in the anime communitys watchlist. It just so happens that fans are having a similar experience with Gege Akutamis critically acclaimed manga. Jujutsu Kaisen has recently been all the rage in the manga scene ever since the mangaka announced that theyre about to wrap the story.

The last fans remember the manga had entered its climatic arc with the King of Curses going up against the remaining powerful jujutsu sorcerers. Unfortunately, according to sources, the manga will finally end with 271 Chapters on 30th September 2024. Luckily, there are still top-level anime fans who can find solace while reminiscing about the fascinating world of Jujutsu Kaisen.

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