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The official YouTube channel for voice actor and singer Momo Asakura (Iroha Tamaki in Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) has started streaming a music video for her upcoming 15th CD single song "Mei-kyu Love Me." "Mei-kyu" in the title is a pun of Make You and Meikyu ("Labyrinth"), which expresses faltering feelings when you are in love. The music video is created in a colorful, mysterious, dreamlike world and is full of her dance scenes. Momo Asakura "Mei-kyu Love Me" Music Video While performing as a member of voice actor unit TrySail alongside Sora Amamiya and Shiina Natsukawa , Asakura made her solo singer debut in 2016, releasing 14 CD singles and four original albums to date. The CD single of "Mei-kyu Love Me" is set to release in Japan on July 30, 2025. Prior to the CD release, the title tune is now available on digital platforms for streaming and download.

The official YouTube channel for the three-member voice actor unit TrySail has started streaming a lyric video for their new song " Astride" to be available digitally on May 16. The refreshing pop tune will be featured as the opening theme for the Japanese dub edition of the table tennis-themed Chinese anime feature film Ping Pong Girls -Senko no Kanata e ( Baise Shandian in Chinese), and the unit's three members voice the main characters in the Japanese dub — Shiina Natsukawa as Zhang Luoyi, Sora Amamiya as Lu Wang, and Momo Asakura as Li Xintong. The clip consists of footage from the film. TrySail "Astride" Lyric Video "Astride" digital jacket As previously reported , TrySail held their first live concert in Nippon Budokan, titled "TrySail 10th Anniversary Shukkou Live 'FlagShip' in Nippon Budokan" on March 1 and 2, 2025. The two-day concert's Blu-ray is set to release on August 6, 2025, and their official YouTube channel is now streaming...

The number of professional female voice actors in Japan has once again reached an all-time high, with many of these being celebrated in the March issue of Seiyuu Grand Prix, which went on sale on Feb 10th, 2025. Released alongside it was the Voice Actor Directory 2025 Female Edition, which lists 1,099 known female voice actors, many of them well-known to anime fans in particular, among its pages.

Via Japanese news site Oricon, the Voice Actor Directory Female Edition has been in publication since 2001 and is a very popular supplement for the main magazine. This year's list brings together 1,099 profiles of female voice actors, breaking the all-time highest count in the Directory for the 14th issue in a row. When the magazine began reporting on the list in 2001, there were only 225 women featured, but that number has consistently grown with every publication that has been released. The number of profiles shared has grown to over 1,000 in the 2022 issue,...

The official YouTube channel for voice actor/singer Momo Asakura (Iroha Tamaki in Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) has started streaming a music video for her upcoming 14th CD single song "Fragaria Ananassa." "Fragaria Ananassa" is the scientific name for the strawberry plant. The lyrics of the pop tune were written by Junko Miyajima , who previously worked on Asakura's fifth, sixth, and tenth single songs. Meanwhile, Mahiro Shimura , known for her works for Arcana Project and voice actor Miho Okasaki, worked on the music of the song. Momo Asakura "Fragaria Ananassa" Music Video While performing as a member of voice actor unit TrySail alongside Sora Amamiya and Shiina Natsukawa , Asakura made her solo singer debut in 2016, releasing 13 CD singles and four original albums since. The CD single of "Fragaria Ananassa" is set to release in Japan on February 26, 2025. Prior to the CD release, the title tune...

The three-member voice actor unit TrySail released a music video for their 17th CD single song, "Sonna Bokura No Boukentan!" ("Such is our adventure story!) on their official YouTube channel today. The pop tune is now featured as the ending theme for the winter 2025 TV anime Bogus Skill <<Fruitmaster>> ~About that time I became able to eat unlimited numbers of Skill Fruits (that kill you)~. TrySail "Sonna Bokura No Boukentan!" Music Video Hideo Kawatani , who previously worked on one of TrySail's most popular songs, "adrenaline!!!" in 2017, directed the music video. The clip was produced under the theme of "great adventures" and includes a self-homage to "adrenaline!!!" Kawatani said, "I asked the three members to express the funniness of enjoying 'playing adventure' in a simple creation of the scenes. Thanks to the members' enthusiastic performances, which were full of playful streak and mischievous spirit, this a TrySail-style adventure play full of cuteness,...

As reported in September , the three-member voice actor unit TrySail will hold their first live concert in Nippon Budokan , titled "Lawson presents TrySail 10th Anniversary Shukkou ("Departure") Live 'FlagShip' in Nippon Budokan," for two days on March 1 and 2, 2025. They digitally released the concert's theme song, "Koe no Symphony" ("A Symphony of Voices"), on October 30, and simultaneously posted the song's lyric video featuring their stage performances from various live concerts on their official YouTube channel . TrySail "Koe no Symphony" Lyric Video Digital jacket Related: Voice Actor Unit TrySail Plans Their First Nippon Budokan Concert in March 2025 TrySail was formed by Momo Asakura (Iroha Tamaki in Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ), Sora Amamiya (Aqua in Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world! ), and Shiina Natsukawa (Hina Setoguchi in Heroines Run the Show ) in 2015, and has released 16 singles, five original albums, and seven live concert DVD/Blu-rays to date. Nippon Budokan,...

The official accounts for the recently announced With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess light anime, which adapts Aminohada and Sorajima's manga of the same name, today revealed five main cast members, as follows (character romanizations unconfirmed): Lua voiced by Asami Seto Sven voiced by Soma Saito (Miyano in Sasaki and Miyano ) Ariane voiced by Momo Asakura Garrett voiced by Kazuki Ura (Isagi in Blue Lock ) Shiji voiced by Kazuyuki Okitsu (Elliot in Sugar Apple Fairy Tale ) The Animation ID project being produced by Imagica Infos and Imageworks Studio and is scheduled to release sometime in 2025 . Related: With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess Manga Gets Light Anime Adaptation Pocket Comics publishes an official English version of the With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess manga and describes the story: Lua is a saintess candidate who possesses the power of healing. But her ability had one flaw: she could only heal others...

Ahead of a September 12-16 run at Tokyo's Space Zero hall later this year, the stage play adaptation of Alfred Yamamoto's Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove it rom-com manga today turned theory into reality with a brand-new key visual and a main visual previewing the cast in costume. Key Visual Main Visual Masanari Ujikawa ( Anohana stage play) directs the Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove it stage production and Naohiro Ise pens the script ( Blue Lock stage play). The show's cast is as follows: Shinya Yukimura played by Shuta Urano Ayame Himuro played by Yurie Kozakai Kotonoha Kanade played by Nao Furuhata Ena Ibarada played by Mayu Yashiro Kosuke Inukai played by Masato Saki Ikeda Kyoju played by Ren Yagami Chris Floret played by Daichi Imae Suiu Fujiwara played by Yu Doi Haru Kagurano played by Kiara Sato Naoya Shikijo played by...

Three-member voice actor unit TrySail has confirmed that their first live concert in Nippon Budokan , titled "Lawson presents TrySail 10th Anniversary Shukkou ("Departure") Live 'FlagShip' in Nippon Budokan" is set to to be held for two days on March 1 and 2, 2025. They revealed the news in a special announcement video that was posted on their official YouTube channel on September 7. The concert's theme song, "Koe no Symphony" ("A Symphony of Voices") is also introduced for the first time in the announcement video below. TrySail was formed by Momo Asakura (Iroha Tamaki in Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ), Sora Amamiya (Aqua in Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world! ), and Shiina Natsukawa (Hina Setoguchi in Heroines Run the Show ) in 2015, and has released 16 singles, five original albums, and seven live concert DVD/Blu-rays to date. Nippon Budokan, literally means "Japan Martial Arts Hall," is an internationally famous sport arena in Tokyo,...

The official YouTube channel for voice actor/singer Momo Asakura (Iroha Tamaki in Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) has started streaming a music video for "Asobichu" (literally means "In the middle of playing"), the lead tack from her forthcoming fourth album "Chou Chou." The refreshing pop tune is written and composed by Sho Watanabe , who previously worked on Asakura's ninth single song "Pinky HooK" in August 2021. Momo Asakura "Asobichu" Music Video While performing as a member of voice actor unit TrySail alongside Sora Amamiya and Shiina Natsukawa , Asakura made her solo singer debut in 2016, releasing 13 CD singles and three original albums since. Her fourth full album "ChouChou" is set to release in Japan on August 21, 2024. The album title means "favorite" in French. First press limited edition CD jacket Regular edition CD jacket Perfect limited production edition jacket Related: Voice Actor Momo Asakura Shares 13th Single "Libra...

The official YouTube channel for three-member voice actor unit TrySail has started streaming a music video for their 16th CD single song, "Micro Revolution," which is now featured as the opening theme for the summer 2024 TV anime Dungeon People . In keeping with the taste of the song, the music video is set in an American diner and is based on the theme of a "girl who loves pranks." The three members work part-time at the American diner, where they play a series of cute pranks on each other. TrySail "Micro Revolution" Music Video Emiri Torihata , who has worked on music videos for popular voice actors such as Azusa Tadokoro ( "Private Room" ), Yurika Kubo ( "Kawaikutte Ijiwarushichau" ), and Shugo Nakamura ( "Here Comes The Sun" ), served as director. "We wanted to make a fun music video in which three good friends who love to play pranks are thinking about what they are going to do every day,...

Magia Record may be coming to an end, but the world of Puella Magi Madoka Magica still has more secrets to reveal. Magia Exedra , the previously announced mobile game based on the dark magical girl franchise, has released a new trailer that brings with it even more questions. Have a look: Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra Trailer Related: Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra Mobile Game Revealed The trailer shows a mysterious shadowy figure in a space being dubbed the "Lighthouse Theater," and hints at "a girl who has lost everything." We also see a green Kyubey and the phrase, "Now, let's open up the memories of a magical girl." More information will be shared during a stream on the game's official YouTube channel , scheduled for July 2. Momo Asakura (the voice of Iroha in Magia Record ) and Emiri Kato (the voice of Kyubey) are both scheduled to be part of the stream.

The official YouTube channel for voice actor/singer Momo Asakura started streaming a music video for her forthcoming 13th CD single song "Libra." The theme of the song is "A slightly distorted girl's love story" according to her official website. The clip was shot at night in Tokyo. Momo Asakura "Libra" music video Asakura started voice acting activities in 2012, and her well-known game and anime characters include Serika Hakozaki in The Idolm@Ster Million Live! and Iroha Tamaki in Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story . While performing as a member of voice actor unit TrySail alongside Sora Amamiya and Shiina Natsukawa, she made her solo singer debut in 2016. She has released 12 CD singles and three original albums since. Her previous 12th single "Sweet Essence" released in February 2024 peaked at #12 in Oricon's weekly CD single charts. The CD single of "Libra" is set to release in Japan on...

The official YouTube channel for voice actor Shiina Natsukawa has started streaming a music video for her eighth CD single song "Shadow Boxer." The lyrics of the loud rock tune were written by Natsukawa herself, and Tomoya Tabuchi (Unison Square Garden), the man behind "Krakuto Little Pride" and "Harenoba Takeover," which have become popular songs at her live performances, worked on music. While performing as a member of TrySail alongside Sora Amamiya and Momo Asakura, Natsukawa has built her career as a solo singer since April 2017. The title tune "Shadow Boxer" released digitally first today on March 18, and its CD single will be available on April 17. "Shadow Boxer" music video First press limited edition CD jacket Regular edition Related: Voice Actor Shiina Natsukawa Releases New Music Video "Rough Second" Source : Shiina Natsukawa official YouTube channel ©MusicRay'n Inc.

Revamped and refreshed, the Demon Lord, Retry! sequel TV anime, Demon Lord, Retry! R , revealed tonight that it’ll be airing this year! Alongside the 2024 broadcast timing, the first teaser visual was released alongside details on the cast and staff. Kenjiro Suda, who voiced Hakuto Kunai in the first series, will be returning to the lead role alongside the rest of the cast being refreshed: Aku voiced by Momo Asakura (Maki in Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead ) Akane Fujisaki voiced by Azumi Waki (Hinata Tachibana in Tokyo Revengers ) Eagle voiced by Iori Noguchi of =Love (Nanami Totsuka in Shine Post ) Luna Elegant voiced by Aina Suzuki (Mari Ohara in Love Live! Sunshine!! ) Isami Tahara voiced by Wataru Komada (Asguiaro Ebern in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War ) Mink voiced by Minori Suzuki (Freyja Wion in Macross Delta ) Organ voiced by Mirai Tachibana (Kotono Nagase in Idoly Pride ) Zero Kirisame voiced...

The official website for voice actor Sora Amamiya has confirmed that her fourth original album " Ten to Bluer" is set to release in Japan on March 27, 2024. Additionally, a music video for the album's newly-recorded lead track, " Jackpot Joker," is now streamed on her official YouTube channel . While performing as a member of voice actress unit TrySail along with Momo Asakura and Shiina Natsukawa, she made her singer debut in 2014 and has released 14 singles and three original albums. "Jackpot Joker" music video "Ten to Blur" is her first album in three years and six months since the release of her previous third album "Paint It, Blue" in September 2020. Also, the album will release to celebrate the tenth anniversary of her solo singer career. In addition to six new songs including "Jackpot Joker," the 11-song album also includes her latest two single songs — 13th single "Love-Evidence" and 14th single "Shouten". Perfect limited...

The official YouTube channel for voice actor/singer Momo Asakura has started streaming a music video for her forthcoming 12th single song "Sweet Essence!" Sony Music's official artist site for her introduces the song as — "The title track 'Sweet Essence,' to be released on Valentine's Day, is a straight pop song, the first in a long time for Momo Asakura, that expresses her wish to 'always love me.'" The CD single is set to release in Japan on February 14, 2024. The single also includes "Shiawasette Kaite" ( When you write "happiness"... ), the theme song for the first live-action TV drama in which she starred, Onegai Meshigamisama . Momo Asakura "Sweet Essence" music video First press limited edition CD jacket Regular edition CD jacket Momo Asakura latest profile photo for the single After started voice acting activities in 2012, she formed voice actress unit TrySail in 2015, alongside Sora Amamiya and Shiina Natsukawa,...

Toei Animation's metaverse project Onn'on Studios will hold a virtual event "Virtual Anime Fes" using VR space at 15:00-17:00 on January 27 (Jst) / 22:00-24:00 on January 26 (Pst). The event will be held at Toei Animation’s multiverse theme park ImaginaryPark2070 on VRChat, and will also be live-streamed on Toei Animation's official YouTube channel below for free. The event will include a virtual reading stage featuring Kojiro Shindo (CV: Akihiro Miura) and Shuji Asano (CV: Kenji Akabane) from Kado: The Right Answer , an announcement of the release of a new Mr game from Kaiju Decode , and an announcement of a new film project by the production team of Expelled from Paradise , including director Seiji Mizushima and screenplay writer Gen Urobuchi. Additionally, the project 's three official characters — Memory (CV: Momo Asakura), Neiro (CV: Shino Shimoji), and Kaeru (CV: Karin Takahashi) will form a time-limited unit Satellite and will make their stage debut.