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The donghua adaptation of fantasy web novel Who Made Me a Princess will be making its way to Japan this October. Along with the announcement comes a new key visual, trailer and cast listing for the upcoming Japanese dub. The series, based on the web novel and Webtoon of the same name, will be released in Japan as Aru hi, Ohimesama ni Natte Shimatta Kudan ni Tsuite . Both the Japanese-dubbed trailer and the new key visual confirm a streaming debut of September 28, followed by a broadcast premiere on October 1. Who Made Me a Princess Trailer Related: The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King Anime Postponed to April 2026 Who Made Me...

The official X (formerly Twitter) for the summer 2025 TV anime Gachiakuta revealed voice cast members for the five new characters who will fully appear in the next Episode 8: Wataru Takagi (Okuyasu Nijimura in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ) as Bro Hana Sato ( Emile Elman in Spy x Family ) as Dear Rikiya Koyama (Kogoro Mori in Case Closed/Detective Conan ) as Corvus Manaka Iwami (Mahiru Shiina in The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten ) as Eishia Shunsuke Takeuchi (Producer in The Idolm@Ster Cinderella Girls ) as Zodyl Bro is the supervisor of the Cleaners' Team Child. He cares greatly for Dear and watches over him, even though they're not related by blood.

We might need to take a deep breath before sayingI Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability, but we can't deny that the anime series is a fun ride into the fantasy world. It's been a month since Season 2 started rolling out its new episodes, and today Crunchyroll unveiled some first-look images from the series' newest episode. It debuts on the platform this Wednesday, August 6.

Titled "The Church's Secret," the new episode will center around the aftermath of the fight with an unexpected enemy in a church. Now, Babylon (voiced by Shunichi Toki in the original Japanese and by Charles Nguyen in the English dub) will help Escher (Manaka Iwami/Whitney Rodgers) and the others escape after they realize that the difference in power between them is too big to ignore. However, Escher can't help herself and decides to return to...

Ahead of Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle 's October 2025 broadcast, the anime's official accounts today unveiled a brand-new key visual depicting characters looking over the moon while posing under the moon. The rom-com series' cast includes: Saku Chitose voiced by Shogo Sakata Yuko Hiiragi voiced by Manaka Iwami Yua Uchida voiced by Hina Yomiya Yuzuki Nanase voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa Haru Aomi voiced by Rumi Okubo Asuka Nishino voiced by Chika Anzai Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Key Visual The first installment in a visual project blending photos of Fukui landscapes with Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle anime illustrations was also shared . Related: Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime Premieres in October 2025 Yuji Tokuno ( Oshi no Ko episode director) directs the Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle anime at studio feel., with series composition by Naruhisa Arakawa and character designs by Sumie Kinoshita ( A Sister's All You Need.

Jel, a member of VTuber boy band Strawberry Prince, announced information about the main voice cast members and ending theme song of Toi-san wa Seishun Shitai! "Baka to Smartphone to Romance to" , the upcoming theatrical anime film based on his short web anime series, in a program streamed on June 24 . In addition to Jel and Akane Toi played by Jel himself, which had already been announced, the following voice cast members are confirmed to join the film. Momo Mochizuki voiced by Aki Toyosaki Satan Yamada voiced by Yuma Uchida Yuri Himeno voiced by Ayane Sakura Hideki Otaku voiced by Junta Terashima Haruka Shirakawa voiced by Manaka Iwami Kenichi Minamoto voiced by Takehito Koyasu Kiriya Numaoka voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto Jel voiced by Jel Akane Toi voiced by Jel Additionally, the ending theme song "Mirai no Kimi kara Daijoubu!" ("It's okay from future you!") is written and composed by Kenichi Maeyamada...

Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show , the upcoming original anime series produced by Cygames, released a brand-new trailer today that confirms a July 1 at 23:30 Jst premiere date for Japanese television and the following additional cast members: Cthulu voiced by Manaka Iwami, who also voices Mayu Mayusaka Hastur voiced by Kazuyuki Okitsu Ghatanothoa voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi Cthygha voiced by Ayasa Ito Zhar & Lloiger voiced by Zhar and Lloiger, VTubers who will make their debut later tonight As previewed below, Ryushen performs "Kakusho-ron" for the opening song and Vell performs "Pandora feat. Noa Kanna Kagurazaka voiced by Nana Hazumi Mayu Mayusaka voiced by Manaka Iwami (Akane in Oshi no Ko ) Eita voiced by Reiji Kawashima Seishiro Sano voiced by Atsushi Tamaru Tsugumi Tsukasa voiced by Hazuki Ogino Nao-kichi voiced by Taichi Ichikawa Hiroshi Takagi voiced by Kyohei Natsume Game Master voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto Kei Amenomura voiced by Sayumi Watabe...

It's the gift that keeps on giving. The official website and accounts for the upcoming Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus anime unwrapped a brand-new trailer today that confirms a July 5 at 23:30 Jst broadcast debut in Japan and previews the new series' opening and ending songs, "Snowdrop" by Conton Candy and "Suiheisen wa Boku no Furukizu" by Uzuki Hirokawa, Ikumi Akagi, Sara Himeji and Toko Kirishima, respectively. The latest peek at Mai and Sakuta's university days is accompanied by a new key visual, as well. Furthermore, a preview screening event will be held at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba on June 21 with voice actors Kaito Ishikawa, Asami Seto, Sora Amamiya and Manaka Iwami in attendance. Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Trailer 2 Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Key Visual Related: Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Anime Reveals New Trailer, July 2025 Release Hajime Kamoshida...

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle has fans bubbling with excitement today, following the upcoming rom-com anime's reveal of a new key visual, a voice trailer that includes English subtitles and an October 2025 broadcast date. Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Key Visual Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Voice Trailer Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle 's confirmed cast is as follows: Saku Chitose voiced by Shogo Sakata Yuko Hiiragi voiced by Manaka Iwami Yua Uchida voiced by Hina Yomiya Yuzuki Nanase voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa Haru Aomi voiced by Rumi Okubo Asuka Nishino voiced by Chika Anzai Related: Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime Pops Off in 1st Teaser Trailer Based on the light novels by Hiromu and raemz, Yuji Tokuno ( Oshi no Ko episode director) directs Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle at studio feel., with series composition by Naruhisa Arakawa and character designs by Sumie Kinoshita...

The official website for the upcoming feature film Eiga Odekake Kozama: Tokai no Otomodachi ("Little Shark's Day Out The Movie: A Friend in A Big City") released a main trailer today, announcing its theatrical release date in Japan, August 22, 2025 . Eiga Odekake Kozama: Tokai no Otomodachi Main Trailer The site also announced three additional voice cast members of the film — Toshiya Miyata, Akira Takano, Kazuto Mokudai Toshiya Miyata (idol group Kis-My-Ft2 member) voices the first office worker Kozame-chan meets in “Tokai (Big City).” Message from Toshiya Miyata: I was so happy that I could be a part of the gentle and healing world of Kozame-chan that I had seen on YouTube! I played the role of Office Worker, and I had a lot of fun talking with Kozame-chan! I hope you will enjoy watching this film, as it is a film that will make you feel kind and gentle. Office Worker...

While the Super Robot Wars video game series puts mecha first and foremost, it's not uncommon to see non-robot series make it into the mix. Previous games have included ships and characters from Cowboy Bebop , Captain Harlock and Devilman . And this summer, we'll be fighting the king of the monsters himself in the upcoming Super Robot Wars Y ! The latest trailer for the upcoming game piles on the announcements, confirming the full run of series represented in the show and showing off some epic gameplay footage. The gameplay portion closes with a terrifying shot of Godzilla Ultima, as seen in Godzilla Singular Point . Super Robot Wars Y Release Date Trailer Related: Super Robot Wars Y Game Prepares for 2025 Launch As seen in this new trailer, the game's full roster consists of: Brave Raideen Super Electromagnetic Robot Combattler V Aura Battler Dunbine New Story of Aura Battler Dunbine Heavy Metal L-Gaim...

The official website for Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (Kyomaf for short), one of the largest manga and anime events in western Japan, announced today that its next 14th edition is set to be held at three locations in Kyoto on September 20 and 21, 2025. Kyomafu was launched in 2012 with the aim of expanding the content market in the Kansai region, centering on Kyoto, by "supporting the creation of new businesses utilizing manga and anime," "supporting the development of creators and creating employment opportunities," "attracting new tourists, including young people and foreigners," and "improving the brand of Kyoto as a content city by transmitting manga and anime culture overseas." Last year's event, held on September 21-22, 2024, was the largest ever, with approximately 70 companies and organizations exhibiting and 35,466 visitors attending over the two days. Continuing from last year, the main visual featuring Tsukasa Kyono, the official character of Kyoto City's public relations, and Moe Uzumasa,...

Gōshō Aoyama is best known as the author of the long-running Detective Conan manga series, but fans of Aoyama will know that he has written other works as well, among which is the popular samurai manga Yaiba.

We have reported how a new Yaiba anime series is premiering on April 6, 2025, and the producers have already revealed a series of new information about the upcoming series, but there is still room for more.

Namely, the producers have confirmed that -otoha- will perform the anime’s ending song, which is going to be titled “Pineapple Tart.” No video has been released as of the time of writing.

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As for the anime, we can confirm that Takahiro Hasui will be directing the anime at Wit Studio. Touko Machida will be in charge of the series scripts, while Yoshimichi Kameda will serve as the...

As you probably know by know, Yaiba: Samurai Legend is premiering on April 5, 2025, and the fans are excited. Created by Detective Conan creator Gōshō Aoyama, Yaiba is a very funny and interesting samurai story that fans love.

This new anime will bring a fresh take on the popular Y∀Iba series, which follows the titular Yaiba Kurogane in his quest to become a samurai in a modern world, as he knows basically nothing else.

This is not the first Y∀Iba anime adaptation, but this one promises to refresh the series and add something to Aoyama’s already wonderful world.

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In light of that, we are happy to share the official trailer for the upcoming anime with English subtitles:

The anime will star Minami Takayama as Yaiba Kurogane, Manaka Iwami as Sayaka Mine, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Takeshi Onimaru,...

There is no doubt that Shinichiro Watanebe’s upcoming Lazarus anime is one of the most anticipated Spring 2025 debuts, possibly the biggest one among the list (excluding returning shows). It’s been a while since Watanabe made an anime after scoring hits with Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo, and with his track record, the fans are excited.

And while the production suffered a large hiatus, we now know that the anime is premiering on April 6, 2025 and to hype us up even more, the opening video for the anime has just been released.

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Before we continue, here is the Op video:

Kamasi Washington is performing the opening theme, “Vortex,” whose instrumental and ambient-focused nature reminds us of Watanabe’s previous work. On top of that, the series’ style is very similar to Cowboy Bebop, which is something the fans will appreciate.

The...

Wit Studio -- best known for animating Attack on Titan Seasons 1-3 and co-animating Spy x Family -- might have just found its next big hit inan upcoming Netflix anime series. The powerhouse production company's adaptation of Gosho Aoyama's late-'80s manga, titled Yaiba: Samurai Legend, has been officially announced for an April streaming arrival on the platform.

Viewers across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand will soon be able to take in the newest take on the cult classic, as Netflix and Hulu have secured distribution rights for Yaiba: Samurai Legend. Hulu will only stream the series in select areas, but both platforms will receive episodes on the first day following their airing on Japan's Nippon TV.

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Yaiba: Samurai Legend packs an impressive track record. It's the second time Aoyama's source material...

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 Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 unveiled a brand-new teaser visual and trailer today, confirming a July 2025 broadcast and seven additional cast members. The upcoming original anime's confirmed cast list is now as follows: Miko Kurono voiced by Riho Sugiyama Kanna Kagurazaka voiced by Nana Hazumi Mayu Mayusaka voiced by Manaka Iwami (Akane in Oshi no Ko ) Eita voiced by Reiji Kawashima Seishiro Sano voiced by Atsushi Tamaru Tsugumi Tsukasa voiced by Hazuki Ogino Nao-kichi voiced by Taichi Ichikawa Hiroshi Takagi voiced by Kyohei Natsume Game Master voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto Kei Amenomura voiced by Sayumi Watabe The visual's tagline reads, "This world (game) is so fun, it drives me crazy!" Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Teaser Trailer 2 Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Teaser Visual 2 Related: Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Anime Announced for 2025 Release Masato Matsune ( Reign of the Seven Spellblades...

Ahead of a planned 2025 broadcast, the Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle anime stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 today unveiled an 'ultra teaser trailer' that gives us our first look at footage from the upcoming rom-com series. Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Ultra Teaser Trailer Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle 's confirmed cast is as follows: Saku Chitose voiced by Shogo Sakata Yuko Hiiragi voiced by Manaka Iwami Yua Uchida voiced by Hina Yomiya Yuzuki Nanase voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa Haru Aomi voiced by Rumi Okubo Asuka Nishino voiced by Chika Anzai Related: Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime Reveals Cast and Staff, Teaser Visual Based on the light novels by Hiromu and raemz, Yuji Tokuno ( Oshi no Ko episode director) directs Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle at studio feel., with series composition by Naruhisa Arakawa and character designs by Sumie Kinoshita ( A Sister's All You Need.

Christmas in July is official! The Rascal Does Not Dream stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 today unveiled a brand-new trailer for the next anime series, titled Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus , and confirmed a July 2025 broadcast start. The opening song, "Snowdrop" by Conton Candy, and two new cast additions are also previewed. Konomi Kohara voices Sara Himeji, one of Sakuta's cram school students, and Manaka Iwami voices Miori Mito, a trendy university student. Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Anime Trailer Related: Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Anime Reveals New Teaser Trailer Hajime Kamoshida’s Rascal Does Not Dream light novel series has inspired multiple anime works, including 2018’s Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai TV anime and the Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl , Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid anime films.

Does anyone have more main character energy than Konosuba 's core cast? Apparently yes! Meet the adventuring party going toe to toe with Kazuma's party in the two-part Ova now screening in Japanese cinemas. While we got a glimpse at them in the Ova trailer, we now have names and voices to go with the faces: From left to right, we have the suspiciously-named: Ozuma voiced by Tetsu Inada (Endeavor in My Hero Academia ) Acua voiced by Manaka Iwami (Akane Kurokawa in Oshi no Ko ) Megumi voiced by Rumi Okubo (Memcho in Oshi no Ko ) Luckless voiced by Ayako Kawasumi (Altria Pendragon in the Fate/ series) Related: Konosuba's Misadventures Will Continue in New Anime Sequel Based on the light novels by Natsume Akatsuki and Kurone Mishima, the third season of  Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world!  has Takaomi Kanasaki as series director and Yujiro Abe ( Kaguya-sama: Love...

Ahead of a planned Fall 2025 release, the official anime website and accounts for With You, Our Love Will Make It Through today unveiled the romance series' first teaser trailer, along with a character visual, additional cast and production staff details. With You, Our Love Will Make It Through Teaser Trailer With You, Our Love Will Make It Through 's confirmed cast is as follows: Mari voiced by Manaka Iwami (Akane in Oshi no Ko ) Tsunagu voiced by Takuya Eguchi (Loid in Spy x Family ) Yukihiro voiced by Kotaro Nishiyama (Kentaro in My New Boss is Goofy ) Related: With You, Our Love Will Make It Through TV Anime Slated for Fall 2025 Based on the manga by Chihiro Yuziki, Shin Itagaki serves as director and series composer for the With You, Our Love Will Make It Through anime at studio Millepensee, with Hiromi Kimura alongside as co-director and character designer. Additional staff...

Shinichiro Watanabe, best known as the creator of Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo, has a new anime coming out next month, as Mappa is preparing for the release of Lazarus. The anime has attracted a lot of attention, as fans of Watanabe’s work are looking forward to seeing this new story.

As we have reported earlier, the series will premiere on Adult Swim’s Toonami programming block on April 5 at 12:00 a.m. Edt, and will be available on Max the next day. In Japan, the series will premiere on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on April 6 at 11:45 p.m. and will also stream on various platforms.

But, while the premiere date is getting closer, Mappa is providing us with additional information, as 14 new cast members for the upcoming series have been revealed. Their roles are, as of the time of writing, unknown, but we have the full list of names for you.

Ahead of an April 5 broadcast debut, a brand-new trailer released today for Yaiba: Samurai Legend previews the comedy adventure anime's opening song, "Blade" by Blue Encount ( My Hero Academia Season 4 Op), and highlights all the farce and force we'll be treated to from next month. A main visual and four additional cast members were also revealed. Yaiba: Samurai Legend Main Trailer Yaiba: Samurai Legend Main Visual Yaiba: Samurai Legend 's confirmed cast list is now as follows: Yaiba Kurogane voiced by Minami Takayama Sayaka Mine voiced by Manaka Iwami Takeshi Onimaru voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya Kenjuro Kurogane voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi Musashi Miyamoto voiced by Junichi Suwabe Kagetora voiced by Isshin Chiba Shonosuke voiced by Kosuke Echigoya Raizo Mine voiced by Atsushi Miyauchi Shizuka Mine voiced by Rina Sato Fuji Mine voiced by Kimiko Saito Gerozaemon Geroda voiced by Takeharu Onishi Mr. Spider voiced by Shuhei Sakaguchi Mr. Sea...

A major streaming service recently published its yearly anime rankings based upon viewership data for 2024. Abema, often described as the "Netflix of Japan," made note of not only what shows on its platform were most-watched and most commented on, but also that it saw huge growth in anime viewing on the platform as a whole.

Via Japanese news site Oricon, Abema's first-place spot for the most streamed anime of 2024 went to Oshi no Ko Season 2, which may not be a major surprise given that Season 1 was the most-watched show on the platforms for 2023's ranking as well. In fact, the first episode of the newest season was the most-watched season premiere in the platform's history for anime viewership. The second season of Oshi no Ko has been very well-received overall, adapting the entirety of the "Tokyo Blade" arc -- widely viewed as among the best storylines in the series.

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Ahead of a planned 2025 broadcast, an official website and X (formerly Twitter) account opened for the previously announced Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle anime adaptation today revealed a brand-new teaser visual, along with main cast and production staff members. Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Teaser Visual Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle 's confirmed cast is as follows: Saku Chitose voiced by Shogo Sakata Yuko Hiiragi voiced by Manaka Iwami Yua Uchida voiced by Hina Yomiya Yuzuki Nanase voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa Haru Aomi voiced by Rumi Okubo Asuka Nishino voiced by Chika Anzai Saku Chitose Yuko Hiiragi Yua Uchida Yuzuki Nanase Haru Aomi Asuka Nishino Related: Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime Announced for 2025 Based on the light novels by Hiromu and raemz, Yuji Tokuno ( Oshi no Ko episode director) directs Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle at studio feel., with series composition by Naruhisa Arakawa...

While the Oshi no Ko manga series may be concluded, its anime adaptation is still ongoing, as are other aspects of the franchise. Recently, U.S.-based publisher Yen Press announced its July 2025 release line-up, with an unexpected title making the list.

Yen Press' upcoming Oshi no Ko: Spica of the First Star release came as a pleasant surprise for many fans who never expected to see the novel officially translated, given it's original Japanese release dates back to November 2023. However, for longtime readers, the novel sheds new light on Ai's time in B-Komachi, as well as Gorou's time with Sarina in the hospital.

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The latest Detective Conan episode wrapped up with an unexpected treat—a crossover video announcing that Shin Samurai-den Yaiba, a brand-new anime based on Gōshō Aoyama’s Yaiba manga, is officially set to premiere on April 5.

The show will air on Ytv, Ntv, and affiliated networks across Japan at 5:30 p.m. (4:30 a.m. Edt), leading directly into Detective Conan at 6:00 p.m. (5:00 a.m. Est). With this, the ‘Gōshō Aoyama Hour’ programming block is born!

Before the TV debut, fans will get an early look at the first three episodes. March 13 marks the day when Shin Samurai-den Yaiba will hit 10 Toho Cinemas locations. This special screening won’t just feature the episodes—it also includes a discussion with series creator Gōshō Aoyama, director Takahiro Hasui, and character designer Yoshimichi Kameda.

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The official website and accounts for I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability today announced that the anime's second season will begin airing in July 2025. A new teaser visual was also unveiled, along with two incoming cast members. Crunchyroll will stream the new season when it premieres in July. I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Season 2 Teaser Visual The newly announced cast members—both of whom will appear alongside Makoto Koichi at the series' stage event at AnimeJapan on March 22—are as follows: Escher voiced by Manaka Iwami (Akane in Oshi no Ko ) Saria voiced by Minami Tsuda (Nemo in Gushing over Magical Girls ) Escher / Manaka Iwami Saria / Minami Tsuda Related: Slime, 7th Prince and More Isekai Anime Come Together to Celebrate Their 2024 Broadcasts Based on the light novels...

The latest episode of Zenshu , Mappa's original series about an animator transported to the world of her favorite anime, introduces a new character to its once-doomed fantasy land. Can Natsuko and her special powers change this heroine's destiny? Manaka Iwami (Akane Kurokawa in Oshi no Ko ) will voice Destiny Heartwarming, who appears in the latest episode. Destiny is a brave and kindhearted girl who falls in love with Luke Braveheart. In the original story of A Tale of Perishing, Destiny is killed by the Void. What her fate will be with Natsuko now in the battle remains to be seen. Related: Band-maid Shares Zenshu Anime Opening Song Music Video Mitsue Yamazaki ( Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle ) directs Zenshu at studio Mappa, with scripts by Kimiko Ueno ( Delicious in Dungeon ), Yoshiteru Tsujino's original character designs adapted for animation by Kayoko Ishikawa ( Sarazanmai ) and music by Yukari Hashimoto ( A Sign of Affection...

Lazarus, the upcoming anime series created by famed Cowboy Bebop director Shinichiro Watanabe and animated by Mappa has recieved an exciting new reveal of the series' setting, the city of Babylonia.

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Lazarus posted the Babylonia City artwork reveal on Jan. 15, 2024. The art, seen below, features the city’s central tower, adorned with intricate, futuristic designs and crowned by a striking mechanical warrior, with the residential areas of Babylonia sprawling out behind it. The tower is marked by several colorful construction cranes, which have been seen in several teaser visuals as action settings.

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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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Japanese entertainment company Remow has officially announced a TV anime adaptation of the manga series With You, Our Love Will Make It Through (also known as Kimi To Koete Koi Ni Naru or Kimikoe). The anime is set to debut this fall and brings to life a story that has already captured a massive audience.

The manga, created by Chihiro Yuzuki, falls into the shojo category, which often focuses on emotional and romantic stories aimed at teenage girls. As of December 2024, the series has achieved impressive milestones, with 1.2 million copies in circulation and 53 million page views on the Manga Mee app, where it has been serialized since May 2019.

It tells the story of a unique high school romance between a human girl and a beastfolk transfer student, blending supernatural elements with classic shojo themes.

The English translations are available through Yen Press, and the manga has released seven volumes so far.

Japanese entertainment company Remow has greenlit a TV anime adaptation of the popular manga series “With You, Our Love Will Make It Through” (“Kimi To Koete Koi Ni Naru” or “Kimikoe”), set to premiere in fall this year.

The series, adapted from a shojo manga – a category of Japanese comics primarily targeting teenage girls and typically focusing on romance and emotional relationships – has amassed 1.2 million copies in circulation and 53 million page views on girls’ manga app Manga Mee as of December 2024. The story follows an interspecies romance between a human high school student and a beastfolk transfer student, putting a supernatural spin on the traditional high school romance formula that’s a hallmark of the shojo genre.

The original manga, penned by Chihiro Yuzuki, has been serialized on Shueisha’s Manga Mee platform since May 2019, with English translations available through Yen Press. The series has released seven volumes to date,...

Chihiro Yuziki's shojo manga series With You, Our Love Will Make It Through (known as Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru in Japan) will receive a TV anime adaptation in fall of 2025. The anime's official website opened today, releasing a teaser visual. Teaser visual Chihiro Yuziki's original manga series has serialized on Shueisha's Manga Mee manga service since May 2019. The series has a total circulation of 1.2 million copies (as of Dec 2024) and a total of 53 million PVs (as of Dec 2024) on Manga Mee. Currently, seven tankobon volumes have been released in Japan, with the latest volume 8 scheduled for release on 23 January 2025. Yen Press, which has licensed the manga's English edition , describes the synopsis: When high schooler Mari, bumps into a fellow tardy student, she’s surprised to find out he’s a beastfolk who’s to attend her school! After all, it's not rare for beastfolk to coexist alongside humans,...

The dark fantasy Tougen Anki, which bears an uncanny resemblance to Jujutsu Kaisen in several ways, has been quietly captivating fans of the supernatural battle manga genre in recent years. Now that the battle between Jujutsu Sorcerers and Curses has reached its conclusion, there’s no better time to shift the spotlight to an even older conflict — namely, the ancient struggle between Oni (demons) and Momotaro (humans).

As revealed in a post to @tougenanki_anm, the official X account of Tougen Anki, the cult-classic manga will be adapted into an anime with a scheduled premiere sometime in July 2025. Directed by Ato Nonaka, the series will be produced by the renowned anime studio, Studio Hibari. Furthermore, the production has secured a top-tier voice cast, including Naito Mudano (known for voicing Levi Ackerman in Attack on Titan), Manaka Iwami (who voiced Touko Kanbayashi in Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead), and...

Exciting updates are out for the upcoming Tougen Anki TV anime. The show, set to premiere in Japan in July 2025, has revealed a fresh key visual, a new trailer, and additional character details. Streaming details for international viewers will be announced later.

The latest visual (see below) highlights the main characters—Shiki Ichinose, Jin Kougasaki, and Naito Mudano—showing off their powerful Oni abilities, known as ‘Blood Eclipse Release.’

The trailer (see below) introduces five new students from Rasetsu Academy, each bringing a unique touch to the series.

The new characters are voiced by Manaka Iwami as Homare Byobugaura, Shogo Sakata as Ikari Yaoroshi, Natsuki Hanae as Juji Yusurube, Kaito Miura as Rokuro Kiriyama, and Aimi as Kuina Sazanami. They join the previously announced main cast, including Kazuki Ura as Shiki Ichinose, Hiroshi Kamiya as Naito Mudano, and Kotaro Nishiyama as Jin Kougasaki.

Ato Nonaka is directing the series, with...

Tougen Anki , an upcoming TV anime based on the supernatural shonen manga, has published a wealth of new information about the series, including a new trailer, new key art, the main staff, and additional cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan on the Nippon Television network beginning in July 2025. Tougen Anki Trailer The new cast members include: Homare Byobugaura voiced by Manaka Iwami Ikari Yaoroshi voiced by Shogo Sakata Juji Yusurube voiced by Natsuki Hanae Rokuro Kiriyama voiced by Kaito Miura Kuina Sazanami voiced by Aimi Akita Shoten serializes the original Tougen Anki manga by Yura Urushibara in their Weekly Shonen Champion manga magazine. Yen Press also publishes an English language version of the series under the title Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood . Ato Nonaka directs the TV anime at Studio Hibari while Hiroyuki Hashimoto acts as assistant director. Yukie Sugawara provides the series composition and scripts,...

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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Oshi no Ko's new live-action drama series has made history with its latest achievement, breaking the Amazon Prime Video 30-day streaming viewership record in Japan for any Amazon-original series.

Via Ann, the Oshi no Ko live-action website revealed that 30 days after its premiere, the series racked up the highest domestic viewership of any Amazon original series. Oshi no Ko premiered on the platform on Nov. 28 and ended earlier this month on Dec. 5. As previously announced, the live-action will conclude as a film sequel, with Toei distributing it in theaters in Japan starting on Dec. 20.

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A major fashion magazine reveals a cover design featuring Oshi no Ko's Ai, with series creator Mengo Yokoyari opening up about would-be future career.

Oshi no Ko Makes History With New Amazon Prime Video Streaming Record

Despite the series' success,...

An official website and X (formerly Twitter) account opened today revealed that an original anime series set around streamers and virtual-reality games titled Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show is in the works for a planned 2025 release. A teaser trailer and visual were unveiled, along with main cast and staff members. The visual's tagline reads, "This world (game) is so fun, it drives me crazy!" Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Teaser Trailer Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Teaser Visual The Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show anime's confirmed cast is as follows: Miko Kurono voiced by Riho Sugiyama Mayu Mayusaka voiced by Manaka Iwami (Akane in Oshi no Ko ) Kanna Kagurazaka voiced by Nana Hazumi Related: Momentary Lily Anime Reveals Premiere Date, Ending Song in New Trailer Masato Matsune ( Reign of the Seven Spellblades ) directs Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show at Studio Gokumi, with a story draft...

While plenty of anime fans love a villainess as an ironic waifu or favorite character, fans also adore more conventional Best Girls who have a wholesome, upstanding personality. Most often, this translates into the deredere archetype, one of the mildest and most charming -dere archetypes of them all. The deredere archetype describes anyone who is a kindhearted, selfless, and good-natured lover of all.

Derederes lack the extremes or quirks of the other -dere types, such as a tsundere's hot temper, a kuudere's aloof nature, or a dandere's timid ways. In some ways, that makes the deredere type the vanilla -dere type, but plain doesn't mean boring. To that point, a variety of the most popular, beloved anime girls fit the deredere archetype as friendly, emotionally gushy characters who have plenty of love to give. At times, an uncomplicated deredere character is exactly what an anime fan wants to see while...

There are all kinds of ways to explain how responsible or not an anime character is, such as how good they are with money. Whether or not anime characters think a lot about finances and good spending habits, it's usually easy to tell who would be smart with their hard-earned money and who would blow it all in an afternoon. Being financially responsible is often connected to whether a character has good impulse control and a long-term view of their lives.

An anime character can probably be trusted with money for a few reasons, such as if they're smart and practical in general, or if poverty has forced them to appreciate the true value of money. Such characters would definitely earn an allowance and make the most of it, while other anime characters would go wild with any cash given to them and fail to save up money for an emergency.

The Oshi no Ko franchise recently announced that Japanese comedian Noda Crystal will be portraying the role of Pieyon in the continuation of Oshi no Ko's live-action adaptation. In a recent interview, Crystal discusses how he worked tirelessly in order to "tone up" for the role.

Oshi no Ko fans know Pieyon as the eccentric physical trainer who steps in to help Ruby Hoshino and Kana Arima cultivate attention for their revival of B-Komachi -- the idol group originally led by Ruby's mother, Ai. Per Mantan Web, Crystal explained how he trained rigorously prior to his audition. "I think there were many candidates for the role of Pieyon," he stated. "I won out, or rather, it was my turn. I'm glad I trained hard. I lost about 10 kg in two months" (equivalent to roughly 22 pounds). To show the results of his training, Crystal released new cast images of himself,...

In Japanese anime, a villain's depravity was usually intended to make the hero look better in comparison. Though sometimes given sympathetic qualities, they're meant to represent forces fundamentally opposed to the beliefs of the hero and audience. In this regard, a villain was almost as responsible for making a protagonist likable as the hero themselves.

However, only a few anime villains could claim their place among the most sinister and unapologetically violent characters in anime. Many anime villains demonstrated the depths of their evil and what they would have accomplished without the hero's epic intervention, making them the most evil anime characters in both the medium and all fiction.

Updated on November 19th, 2024 by Louis Kemner: This list of the most evil anime characters of all time has been expanded with five more examples of anime villainy and now conforms to Cbr's current publication standards.

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Not all tropes are received the same way. Toxic tropes pop up often in all genres and anime demographics, and sometimes viewers love them because they're dramatic and toxic. Others find them taxing and overplayed, with certain tropes turning off potential viewers from watching a series. No genre is defined purely by its tropes, but it's undeniable that shojo anime is rife with them.

When used sparingly, tropes can be a great shorthand to clue the audience in to what a story is attempting to convey, either with its characters or its themes. When they are too heavily utilized, however, they can make the story feel uninspired. Whether the trope has come to be received positively or negatively by audiences, its impact on the narrative can sometimes come to define a series that uses it.

Updated on November 17, 2024, by Lauren Younkin: Though shojo anime tends to be comprised of many feel-good series,...

With Oshi no Ko releasing its final chapter this week, eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot glimpses at a new fantasy manga teased coming in Spring 2025. As spotted on an announcement page for Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump and shared by Manga Mogura of X (formerly Twitter) Aka Akasaka is reportedly set to work with Ajichika, the four-person art team behind Record of Ragnarok, on a new fairytale adventure. Given Ajichika's excellent action and character designs and Akasaka's penchant for cerebral storytelling and adding depth and intrigue to the saccharine visual, Weekly Young Jump may have a new hit coming.

Weekly Young Jump is the Shueisha seinen periodical known for releasing long-running hits such as Kingdom, Golden Kamuy, Tokyo Ghoul, Real, and many more, with Akasaka being a regular contributor to their serials at this point. With Oshi no Ko, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, and Renai Daik all published by Akasaka in Weekly Young Jump,...

Stories of all kinds, including anime, will sometimes jump ahead in the timeline to fast-forward the narrative to the next big event. If nothing of interest is going to happen between two events that are months or years apart, then anime will treat fans to something like a "three years later..." time skip. By now, the time skip trope has become well-established, and it's more than a narrative shortcut to reach the next story arc.

In addition to preserving pacing, time skips are an exciting opportunity to show the characters glowing up or even the setting changing in a matter of seconds. Such time skips may happen between seasons of an anime to make things feel like a fresh start in the next anime, with the characters being older, stronger, and wiser for a new challenge. The best time skips are measured not in how much time passed, but what...

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Iconic anime director Shinichir Watanabe is back with a new look at the future in Lazarus. After making his debut with Macross Plus, Watanabe found his biggest breakout hit in the original Cowboy Bebop anime, serving as the creative lead and director of the beloved space western anime and its theatrical movie. He would go on to find success with the likes of Samurai Champloo, the anime adaptation of Kids on the Slope and Carole & Tuesday on Netflix, among others.

With Lazarus, Watanabe finds himself returning to the sci-fi genre and setting the story in 2052, in which a utopian-like society has been formed. During this period, a scientist designs a miracle drug, only to later reveal in 2055 that the drug has just a three-year half-life, leaving those who took the drug, which proves to be the majority of society, with little time to live.

Lazarus , the upcoming original anime directed by Shinichiro Watanabe ( Cowboy Bebop ), will begin broadcasting and streaming in 2025. The news was announced during a panel discussion at New York Comic-Con 2024 today. In the United States, the 13-episode series will air on Adult Swim's Toonami block. A visual depicting the protagonist Axel flying around the city and an action trailer featuring him were also released. "Lazarus" Axel Action Trailer The announced eight main voice cast members include: Axel voiced by Mamoru Miyano (Light Yagami in Death Note ) Doug voiced by Makoto Furukawa (Saitama in One-Punch Man ) Christin voiced by Maaya Uchida (Catarina Claes in My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! ) Leland voiced by Yuma Uchida (Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Eleina voiced by Manaka Iwami (Tohru Honda in Fruits Basket ) Hersch voiced by Megumi Hayashibara (Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion ) Abel by Akio Otsuka (Batou...

Adult Swim surprised fans today at New York Comic Con by screening the full premiere episode of Lazarus, the new globe-trotting thriller from Shinichirō Watanabe. Currently in production, a first look at the highly anticipated Toonami original anime series was also released.

Celebrated for his enduringly influential series Cowboy Bebop, Watanabe returns to the sci-fi action genre with the new series that follows secret agents hunting for a vaccine to save humanity after a seemingly miracle cure-all drug turns deadly.

The Japanese voice cast was also revealed today and includes Cowboy Bebop stars Koichi Yamadera and Megumi Hayashibara.

Produced by Sola Entertainment and animated by Studio Mappa, Lazarus will premiere on Adult Swim in 2025.

The year is 2052. The world looked to be on the verge of an unprecedented era of peace and stability, and the painkiller drug “Hapna,” developed by a lauded neuroscientist, Dr. Skinner, had a lot to do with it.