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Hidive recently confirmed that its hit vampire-themed anime series, Call of the Night, is set to return with a brand-new season this July, releasing its subtitled teaser trailer ahead of its international streaming release.

As detailed in an official press release, Call of the Night's highly anticipated second season will stream exclusively on Hidive for viewers outside Japan. The title is a major highlight of Hidive's upcoming Summer 2025 lineup. "We're excited to present the highly anticipated sequel season of Call of the Night to fans this July as part of our upcoming Summer 2025 simulcast season," announced Hidive President John Ledford. "This stand-out supernatural romance drama with its human/vampire love story has captured the hearts of audiences everywhere and was an overnight fan favorite when Season 1 premiered in 2022." Hidive's English-subbed Season 2 teaser can be viewed below.

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Shojo anime have some of the best romances. They typically feature two people falling in love over the course of the show. The best dynamics of these love stories are when the male lead character falls for the female protagonist first. No matter how it starts, these male characters become smitten with their love interests and never let their feelings waver.

Many types of these romances exist, but the best ones feature male protagonists who would do anything for the women and girls they love. The feelings they have for their love interests spark their confidence and help them want to be better people. Shojo anime are full of love stories of all kinds, but these anime where the guy falls first are some of the best.

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Imagine a beautiful young girl surrounded by several handsome, eligible bachelors. It's a situation some anime fans may dream of, but it's also a genre of anime called "reverse harem." While harem anime typically surrounds an eligible bachelor with single ladies eager to date him, a reverse harem takes that situation and flips it on its head. A young bachelorette is now surrounded by handsome men who want to date her or, at the very least, can't stop flirting with her.

A reverse harem anime can be anything from a fantastical adventure to a mundane slice-of-life story. What remains the same is the way the cast is set up: one girl with only a handful of female friends but tons of men supporting her. These girls may not always be happy about the predicament they've found themselves in, but they adjust as best they can, leading to heart-pounding moments of tension,...

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Greetings, dear readers, and welcome to a nostalgic journey through the captivating universe of anime! My fascination with this unique art form began during my childhood, courtesy of the Animax channel, where I initially gravitated toward its dynamic violence and action sequences. As I navigated through the intricacies of anime, my interests evolved, leading me to embrace the delightful world of romcoms during my teenage years. From my early comedy series addiction to the discovery of romantic comedy anime, this curated list is a testament to the classic and contemporary gems that promise to captivate and entertain you. Embark on this thrilling anime odyssey with me as we delve into the finest elements of the genre and rediscover the enchanting magic.

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San Francisco, CA—Digital manga subscription service Azuki is adding over 300 volumes from 77 manga series published by Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC to its library, now available to purchase on Azuki's website. The Kodansha additions on Azuki's website will continue in batches that will be announced in the coming weeks. With thousands of chapters already available with an Azuki Premium subscription, the addition of individual volume purchases on the website allows many of the manga series that were previously partially available to be read to completion.

The 77 manga series in the current batch, including Fire Force; A Silent Voice; Kiss Him, Not Me!; Princess Jellyfish; Attack on Titan; and Edens Zero, are available now for purchase on the Azuki website and readable via Azuki's web, iOS and Android apps. The full list is below:

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The shojo genre is often associated with melodramatic romance flicks greatly limited by the genre's thematic constraints. The drama-filled wallowings of shojo heroines seldom mix well in the audience's minds with the lightheartedness of comedy. Yet, it's wrong to assume that shojo anime can't be funny.

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An unexpectedly multifaceted genre, shojo offers fans some of the funniest series in anime, ranging from easy-going situational romcoms to over-the-top slapstick spectacles. While a rare shojo makes humor its selling point, with shows that feature comedic elements in the background being far more common, these shojo series excel at enhancing their stories through sidesplitting comedy.

Cardcaptor Sakura 70 Episodes

Known for its tremendous influence on the magical girl genre, the shojo classic Cardcaptor Sakura has more to offer fans than a simple fantasy adventure. Comedic elements of Cardcaptor Sakura shine through in almost every episode, bringing...