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The upcoming Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube reboot anime announced six additional voice cast members at the special stage during AnimeJapan 2025 today. While some of the cast members, including Ryotaro Okiayu as the title role of Nube, reprise their roles from the first TV anime series in 1996, these six are newly cast in the reboot series. The six new voice cast members announced include: Akira Yamaguchi voiced by Matsumi Fujiwara Shuichi Shirato voiced by Ayahi Takagaki (Erika Karisawa in Durarara!! ) Noriko Nakajima voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin Shima in Laid-Back Camp ) Shizuka Kikuchi voiced by Yui Makino (Sakura in Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE ) Katsumi Kaneda voiced by Shoji Inoyama Manami Kimura voiced by Miyuri Shimabukuro (Ayame Sakuya in Momentary Lily ) Related: Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Releases New Trailer, Key Visual Key Visual Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1993 to 1999, the Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube manga was previously...

Once considered an obscure hobby with a very moderate following in the West, anime has boomed into a global phenomenon over the past few decades. Nowadays, Japanese media is accessible and sought-after by American audiences, its place in pop culture being prominent and esteemed. While anime remains much bigger domestically than internationally, fans’ tastes across cultures remain mostly consistent.

The anime series that make it big in Japan, like One Piece, Demon Slayer, Spy x Family, are the same fans adore in America. Some shows that take off domestically and become adored fan favorites end up with a much different reputation overseas, ending up misunderstood and forgotten at best and hated at worst. These anime series and franchises might have an enormous following in Japan, yet American audiences fail to see their appeal.

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The anime adaptation of Afro’s mono four-panel manga just dropped its first full promotional video, key visual, and new staff details. This includes a sneak peek of the anime’s visuals and the announcement of the ending theme song, ‘Weekend Roll’ by halca.

New staff members for the anime have been revealed, including assistant director Naoya Morotomi and a talented crew handling various roles like art, color, CG, and sound. Hajime Hyakkoku is composing the music, while Norikiyo Fujita is the animation producer. Aniplex is on board as the producer.

An advance screening of the first episode will be held on March 29 in Kofu City (where the anime is set) and again on April 5 in Tokyo. The anime’s premiere will follow in April.

The cast includes Haruna Mikawa as Satsuki Amamiya, Aoi Koga as An Kiriyama, and Hikaru Tohno as Sakurako Shikishima, with other notable voices like Reina Ueda and Maki Kawase.

A new voice actor is joining the cast of I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! The anime, based on the light novel by Kosuke Unagi, will feature Maria Sashide (who voiced Ema Mizunami in Laid-Back Camp) as Nene. Nene will debut in the anime’s sixth episode this Saturday.

The anime is being produced by Bn Pictures with Katsumi Ono, known for Beast Saga, directing. The script is being written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, who worked on Dropkick on My Devil! X.

While the light novel hasn’t been translated into English, the manga adaptation is available through Kodansha USA.

The plot revolves around Yuke Feldio, a red mage who gets tired of his selfish A-rank party and decides to leave. He joins a group of his former students—three girls who are happy to have him back.

Together, they aim to tackle...

February is the month for the sweetest holiday of them all! No, no, not Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day , a celebration of gal pals, besties and BFFs invented by a genius named Leslie Knope. For this year’s gathering, why not start (or completely binge) an anime series together. And I’ve got just the list of recommendations for you. Just like Galentine’s Day, these series celebrate a different kind of love: the fondness we have for our friends. Watch one or all of them to join in the warm fuzzies! Related: The Perfect Anime Besties to Spend Galentine’s Day With A Sign of Affection Do you and your friends believe in love at first sight? You might after you watch A Sign of Affection ! On a typical winter’s day, Yuki’s approached by a foreigner on the train asking for directions. Yuki, a college student...

The official YouTube channel for the three-member musical unit Kiminone began streaming a music video for its latest digital single song, "Aicraft" ("Love Craft"), which is now featured as the ending theme for the winter 2025 TV anime The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World . Illustrator Yayoi Seki worked on Illustrations and animation in the clip. She wrote on her official X (formerly Twitter) post: "In creating the illustrations, I had the opportunity to draw many of the changes in the girl's expressions and feelings throughout her day! Please enjoy them in the music video!" Kiminone "Aicraft" Music Video The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World Creditless Ending Video Kiminone launched in 2023 as a unique music project to compose theme songs for "fictional stories" created by storyteller Tsumugi Shachi. The unit consists of Tsumugi Shachi herself as vocalist, along with Maon Kusashita as...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so in between present wrapping and chestnut roasting why not watch some anime? Despite Christmas having a markedly different cultural role in Japan compared to many Western countries there are a lot of shows that use it as a jumping off point. It’s a good opportunity for some heartwarming character moments, be they romance or friendship, and maybe a few antics involving presents or Santa costumes. So, for the twelve days of Christmas here are 12(ish) episodes from that are fun little additions to the season.

This is just Christmas episodes of anime series. This is because we all know that the ultimate Christmas anime movie is Satoshi Kon’s Tokyo Godfathers which should be immediately watched if not seen.

1. Aggretsuko (2018) “We Wish You a Metal Christmas”

Everyone’s favourite anime about adulting, this was a special episode taking place...

Today, November 20, marks the debut of a capella group Parabola—one of the groups starring in the media mix project Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille . To mark the occasion, the project has shared new art, character designs and music from the five-girl unit. Within the context of Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille , Parabola is a powerhouse in the world of college a capella. In reality, they are: Parabola members: Mizuki Fujishiro voiced by Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) Zoe Delaunay voiced by Asaka (anisong singer) Kikka Sengoku voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin Shima in Laid-Back Camp ) Reira Tamaki voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Goto in Bocchi The Rock! ) Karin Minami voiced by Kiyozo (female beatboxer) Check out the new art released to mark their debut: Related: Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille Project Unveils New Unit Parabola You can hear Parabola on their first two tracks as well. Check out their original song,...

There are many popular anime titles across demographics and genre, and they certainly earn their praise. But with so many wonderful new anime titles gaining recognition and a wide viewership, there are some amazing series that get a little lost in the shuffle. These titles may be B-side titles, but real fans of their genre will see them as diamonds in the rough.

Stories like The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent have cross-genre appeal, but that may make it somewhat hard to market. It's unapologetically romantic, yet there's plenty of adventure, magic, and world-building. Cozy, comforting shows like Laid-Back Camp were really popular at the start, but fanfare has quieted down, even with the release of newer seasons that are just as good as the first.

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Good news for all you camping enthusiasts out there! A fourth season of Laid-Back Camp , the anime adaptation based on the camping-themed manga by Afro, is officially in-production. The news was announced on X (formerly Twitter) after being revealed at special event in Tokyo on November 9, 2024. A celebratory image by Afro (below) was also published to coincide with the announcement. At the time of this reporting, no further details about Season 4 have yet been revealed. Related: Laid-Back Camp Puzzle Game Makes Mobile Debut on July 25 Houbunsha serializes the original Laid-Back Camp manga in their Comic Fuz seinen manga magazine. Yen Press also publishes and English language version of the series. Crunchyroll currently streams the three previous seasons of Laid-Back Camp as well as the movie, and describes the story of the series as follows: Nadeshiko, a high school student who had moved from Shizuoka to Yamanashi, decides to see the famous,...

The official X account of Laid-Back Camp announced the production of the fourth season of the anime series on Nov 9, 2024.

An illustration and a comment from the series’ original creator, Afro, were released alongside the announcement.

The new illustration features characters Ema Mizunami and Mei Nakatsugawa, who appeared in season 3.

Afro expressed excitement for the new season, hinting that the storylines of Ema Mizunami and Mei Nakatsugawa, who only appeared briefly in season 3 due to limited episodes, will be further explored in season 4.

The author also teased the return of a “fluffy white thing” in their comment.

“Thank you for the decision to produce Laid-Back Camp Δ Season 4! In Season 3, the two new students could only make a brief appearance due to the limited number of episodes, but in Season 4, their story should be fully explored, so please look forward to it! And that fluffy white thing will make a return…...

The official website for the Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille project unveiled a new unit named Parabola on September 1. The unit is heavily involved in the upcoming storyline, reigning as the pinnacle of the college a cappella world, the site describes. The five members of Parabola are designed by illustrator Cheriko , who also worked on the members of the project's main unit, Temarizawa High School A Cappella Club. The five unique characters and the cast members who portray them were revealed for the first time in a trailer below: Parabola members: Mizuki Fujishiro voiced by Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) Zoe Delaunay voiced by Asaka (anisong singer) Kikka Sengoku voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin Shima in Laid-Back Camp ) Reira Tamaki voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Goto in Bocchi The Rock! ) Karin Minami voiced by Kiyozo (female beatboxer) Parabola's first single "Brain Hack" is set to...

Let's talk shop. Ahead of a January 2025 premiere, the official website and accounts for the much-anticipated Sakamoto Days comedy anime today revealed six cast additions to accompany Tomokazu Sugita's performance as Taro Sakamoto, as follows: Shin Asakura voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki (Hayato in Wind Breaker ) Lu Shaotang voiced by Ayane Sakura (Uraraka in My Hero Academia ) Aoi Sakamoto voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin in Laid-Back Camp ) Hana Sakamoto voiced by Hina Kino (Akira in Train to the End of the World ) Heisuke Mashimo voiced by Ryota Suzuki (Toma in Wind Breaker ) Piisuke voiced by Miyari Nemoto (Sazanka in In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki ) Short character introduction videos were also released. Related: Sakamoto Days Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2025 Based on the manga by Yuto Suzuki, Masaki Watanabe ( Bartender ) directs Sakamoto Days at studio Tms Entertainment, with series composition by Taku Kishimoto ( Blue Lock ) and character designs...

Anime history is full of excellent fantasy series, from gritty sagas like Berserk to exciting magic-laden isekai adventures like Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation. Due to the genre's immense depth, many great fantasy shows have slipped through the cracks, being overshadowed by titles with more advertising or pre-release hype. One example of this is Claymore, as despite being an excellent dark fantasy tale, it often gets overlooked when fans talk about the genre.

Claymore is based on the manga written and illustrated by Norihiro Yagi, the artist who also created Angel Densetsu and the long-running Ariadne in the Blue Sky. Serialized in Monthly Shnen Jump, the series debuted in June 2001. Claymore was one of the series running when Monthly Shnen Jump shut down in 2007, forcing the series to move to Shueisha's Jump Square magazine until the story concluded in late 2014. In 2007, Madhouse, the studio behind Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Overlord,...

The girls of Laid-Back Camp are no stranger to video game adaptations, and the latest is about to take them out for a puzzle-filled hike. Cozy Trail Games is cooking up Laid-Back Camp: Puzzle Camp for iOS and Android devices in Japan, and it's set to launch on July 25, 2024. Related: Laid-Back Camp All-in-One!! Mobile Game Launches Worldwide Previous Laid-Back Camp games include Gemdrops' 2021 VR game Laid-Back Camp - Virtual - Lake Motosu —as well as Laid-Back Camp - Virtual - Fumoto Campsite the following year—and 2022's Laid-Back Camp Have a Nice Day! , the latter of which came from Mages. The first mobile game in the series, Laid-Back Camp All-in-One!! , launched around the world in June 2023. Crunchyroll streams the Laid-Back Camp TV anime and the movie and describes the series like so: Nadeshiko, a high school student who had moved from Shizuoka to Yamanashi, decides to see the famous, 1000 yen-bill-featured Mount Fuji.

Welcome to a special summertime edition of Cozy Anime Corner , your go-to place for finding the perfect anime to brighten your day! If your summer plans include sitting outside on a warm night as a cool breeze blows by, don’t bust out that ukulele! (Please. Please don’t.) Instead, turn on this cozy curated playlist featuring just a few of your favorite and soon-to-be-favorite anime songs. Related: 6 Actually Good Anime Beach Episodes We Love Whether you and your friends are gathered around a crackling campfire after living out your very own beach episode, or you’re sitting on a patio with your favorite headphones on, I promise these 10 songs will bring you some cool comfort at the end of a hot summer day. Laid-Back Camp - “So Precious” Of course I have to kick off this soothing summer playlist with a song from the coziest anime of all! Asaka,...

Oshi no Ko is a complex anime drama that revolves around revenge and music idols. Aqua Hoshino is on a quest for vengeance against his mother's mysterious killer, while Ruby Hoshino is eager to live life as a healthy, free girl inspired by her mother's example. As the story progresses, the characters find themselves involved in a stage production of Tokyo Blade, a popular action manga series with romantic elements. The real lives and fictional roles of the characters will soon blur together.

The Spring 2024 anime season is now wrapping up, with shows like Konosuba, Kaiju No. 8, and Laid-Back Camp already off the air for now. Now, anime fans need to know what Summer 2024 has in store to keep the momentum going and Summer definitely has a few aces up its sleeve. Among the returning anime series, Oshi no Ko is a real standout.

Oshi no Ko Season...

Iyashikei anime, like Mushi-Shi and Usagi Drop, offer low-stakes, soothing stories perfect for unwinding after a long day. Unlike action-packed shows, iyashikei anime on Crunchyroll, like Barakamon and Laid-Back Camp, focus on gentle, healing narratives. The iyashikei genre provides a calm escape for viewers seeking a tranquil viewing experience.

Not all anime fans may be aware of iyashikei, a slice-of-life sub-genre where the protagonists live in relaxing settings, which is known for having a soothing, and even healing effect on viewers. Aside from the ever-so-popular adventure, horror, and mystery anime, the slice-of-life genre is one of the most beloved among viewers. This slower-paced, low-key genre often focuses on seemingly mundane or random moments in the protagonists lives. Furthermore, the stakes are commonly quite low. Famous slice-of-life anime include Mushi-Shi, Hyouka, and Usagi Drop.

Slice-of-life anime are not without conflict, but the problems are quick to resolve and rarely have an...

In the vast array of anime offerings, where escapism is amply available through myriad genres, fans of Laid Back Camp would likely affirm the preference for immersive tales celebrating the beauty of life's simplicities. For lovers of Laid Back Camps highlighting of companionship and adventure as lifes great joys, theres a comforting cavalcade of other anime offerings rife with gentle interactions, shared meals, and tranquil landscapes that instill viewers with a familiar sense of peace and connection.

Whether it be enchanting, otherworldly realms like the lush world of Hakumei and Mikochi where tiny beings coexist harmoniously with nature, or the whimsical found-family adventures of Kotaro Lives Alone, fans appreciate anime like the aforementioned for their showcasing not just slice-of-life serenity, but also the importance of not forcing one's self to navigate life's challenges solo.

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Will There Be a Laid-Back Camp Season 4? Here's What We Think - Main Image

As season 3 inches towards its finale, fans are already looking forward to Laid-Back Camp season 4 to see more of Rin and Nadeshiko’s outdoor adventures.

Here’s everything we know so far about what the future might hold for this relaxing anime series.

Will There Be a Laid-Back Camp Season 4? Our Predictions

The third season of Laid-Back Camp is nearing its conclusion, but there is no confirmation yet regarding the series' fourth season.

This slice-of-life anime has become extremely popular among fans, and season 3 is no different. With an above-average score of 8.31/10 on MyAnimeList, there is no reason for Laid-Back Camp not to get renewed for the fourth time.

Laid-Back Camp Season 4 Potential Issues

Fans also need not worry about any potential issues for Laid-Back Camp season 4, as plenty of source material is left to adapt.

Two new characters will join the comfy fun of Laid-Back Camp Season 3 in this week’s episode. To celebrate the introduction of both Ema Mizunami and Mei Nakatsugawa, who are voiced by Maria Sashide (Emma Verde in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) and Kokoa Amano (Haru Takigawa in 22/7 ) respectively, a brand new character visual was released with both characters enjoying some time in the outdoors – which means they’ll fit in just right with the rest of the crew! Related: Asaka Shares Music Video for Laid-Back Camp Anime Season 3 Ending Theme Shin Tosaka at studio eightbit ( Encouragement of Climb ) took over as director for Laid-Back Camp Season 3 from Yoshiaki Kyogoku at studio C-Station, who helmed the first two seasons and film. Pierre Sugiura is stepping into the series composer role alongside Naofumi Hashimoto as the new character designer. Crunchyroll streams the full series in a range of subs and dubs,...

With an extended flashback narrated by Aoi, Laid-Back Camp breaks its usual formula for a dynamic and imaginative twist. The change in storytelling style allows for fresh visuals and a more humorous experience for viewers, departing from the traditional travelogue. Episode #7 of season 3 offers a well-timed and entertaining change of pace from the previous episodes, injecting new energy into the series.

With its third season underway, Laid-Back Camp uses a hilarious flashback to tell its latest camping trip. Thanks to Aoi's boisterous attitude and the constant interjections, an attempt to relay an older camping trip also becomes a wildly imaginative tale. It serves as a great change of pace from the previous, more traditional trip that hews close to the anime's usual style of travelogue.

Laid-Back Camp's cozy style is welcome, but familiar and oft-used over two seasons and one movie. With the anime concluding a long four-parter, studio...

A new anime season is upon us, meaning that we are spoiled for choice when it comes to new content to watch and/or read. From returning favorites like Black Butler , My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba to highly anticipated newcomers like Kaiju No. 8 , A Condition Called Love and Wind Breaker , several of our Spring 2024 anime series have manga, novels, manhua and manhwa available. Related: Crunchyroll Announces Spring 2024 Anime Season Lineup! This guide will highlight the Spring 2024 anime season along with every book that’s available in the Crunchyroll Store! Still catching up on the Winter 2024 anime season? Check out our guide that covers Solo Leveling , A Sign of Affection and more! Returning Champions! The following anime are series that are returning to Crunchyroll for brand new seasons! From brand new seasons of Laid-Back Camp to the return of Spice and Wolf , these are...

Akiba Souken, an anime and manga research company, has announced the results of their official poll, titled “Who is the Most Popular Female Voice Actor of the Spring 2024 Anime? – Spring 2024 Female Lead Voice Actor Popularity Poll”.

The poll, which was open to the public from April 18, 2024, to May 9, 2024, saw a massive turnout with over 14,917 votes cast.

Checkout the top 15 female voice actors of Spring 2024 below:

15. Umino Kawamura (59 votes)

Role: Izumi Ito in Rinkai!

14. Maria Sashide (69 votes)

Role: Ema Mizunami in Laid-Back Camp: Season 3

13. Hanamori Yumiri (89 votes)

Role: Hoshino Takanashi in Blue Archive the Animation, Nadeshiko Kagamihara in Laid-Back Camp: Season 3

12. Misaki Kuno (206 votes)

Role: Gawain Nanaumi in Rising Impact

11. Rena Hasegawa (390 votes)

Role: Miko Yahiko in Rinkai!

10. Karin Isobe (442 votes)

Role: Kogane Tsukioka in The Idolmaster Shiny Colors

9. Yuuri (446 votes)

Role: Momoka Kawaragi in Girls Band Cry

8. Rina (471 votes)

Role: Nina Iseri in Girls Band Cry

7. Mirei...

by Sarah Miles

The year turns. Spring is now in bloom and that means a new season of anime, but for many the sheer number of possible choices can be daunting and it can be easy to miss a smaller hidden gem. I have gathered 12 of the season's new shows to help you decide if they are worth checking out and where you can find them. Only new shows, so no Black Butler: Public School Arc, My Hero Academia season 7, Laid Back Camp season 3, etc. as if you're already a fan you'll be watching them anyway and if you're curious about any of them I would recommend you start at the very beginning, I hear it's a very good place to start.

Tonari no Yokai-san

Studio: Lidenfilms

Director: Ami Yamauchi

Where to watch: Crunchyroll

In a version of modern-day Japan where humans live side by side with Yokai, mythical spirits and creatures of folklore,...

Already adapted as a two-part feature film, the acclaimed manga “Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction” is to be made available worldwide as an animated TV series on Crunchyroll later this week.

The two-part feature film, distributed by Gaga Corp., has only been released in Japan – part one debuted in Japan in March, while part two will open on May 24.

The film content, complemented by new footage not seen in the theatrical features, will be screened as an 18-part TV series. Starting from May 23, episodes will upload every Thursday evening Los Angeles time.

The underlying manga is based on a graphic novel by Asano Inio (“Goodnight Punpun”) and was published by Shogakukan between 2014 and 2022, with over three million copies in circulation. It was recognized as one of the year’s best new manga at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con and was nominated for an Eisner Award in 2019.

The tale is a dystopian...

Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms Anime - Everything You Need to Know - Main Image

There seems to be no shortage of romantic comedy anime as another new show has just been announced. Recently, the Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms anime was revealed with a trailer.

Unlike other anime announcements which only get vague previews, this new show’s trailer features proper footage that shows off its two main stars.

Based on its premise, this series is a promising anime to watch for fans of comfy romance shows that don’t take themselves too seriously.

'Medaka Kuroiwa' is a Lighthearted New Rom-Com

Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms is based on an ongoing manga of the same name that’s serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine alongside popular titles like Go Go Loser Ranger and Blue Lock.

Its story follows Mona Kawai, a beautiful second-year high...

"So Precious" by Asaka embodies the essence of Laid-Back Camp: focusing on the little things. "1 Nichi wa 25 Jikan" by Anna Tsurushima reflects the teamwork of the Jelee group in Jellyfish Can't Swim In the Night, and the struggles of being a creative. "fam!" by CHiCO captures the comedic energy and colorful style of Mission: Yokazura Family.

Something that anime fans always get excited about during each season is when new shows unveil their opening and ending themes. Despite being far less recognizable compared to opening themes, ending themes are used as bookends for episodes, and will oftentimes carry more emotional, character, or plot related elements. While this isn't always the case, it's still a crucial part of producing an anime that deserves far more recognition.

Luckily, the Spring 2024 anime season is loaded with plenty of well-produced new and ongoing series with gorgeous opening and ending themes, from slower, more emotional tracks,...

Bartender Glass of God is a must-watch for adult anime fans, focusing on deep themes and charismatic characters. The attention to detail in the anime, from the preparation of classic drinks to sound design, makes it unique and captivating. Perfect for fans of slow-paced, laid-back slice-of-life anime, offering pleasant conversations and relaxing episodes.

Amid the great slice-of-life anime airing in spring season 2024, Crunchyroll's Bartender: Glass of God is definitely the top choice for fans of the genre. Bartender Glass of God is a re-adaptation of the 2004 classic manga Bartender by Araki Joh and Kenji Nagatomo, and it's not only an anime about making cocktails, its about human connections and how enjoying the little things in life can make a difference in peoples lives.

Bartender: Glass of God features Eden Hall, a comfy bar that witnesses the burdens of each of its clients, where every drink has its own story...

Natsume's Book of Friends Season 5 Gets English Dub on Crunchyroll - Main Image

Nearly eight years have passed since the fifth season’s initial release, so it may come as a surprise that Natsume’s Book of Friends season 5 now has an English dub on Crunchyroll.

The season’s English dub was announced recently by Crunchyroll and was subsequently released yesterday, May 8. Along with its release, the main English voice cast members have also been revealed.

As a multi-season series, some fans may be on the fence about watching this show. Is it worth watching the previous seasons? That depends on viewers' preferences.

Should You Watch Natsume’s Book of Friends?

If you’re looking to watch an action-packed anime such as Jujutsu Kaisen or Solo Leveling, this show isn’t for you. That’s because Natsume’s Book of Friends is a chill slice-of-life series with supernatural elements.

The series can also...

Anisong singer Asaka released her 15th CD single "So Precious" in Japan today on April 24. At the same time, her official YouTube channel started steaming a music video for the title track. "So Precious" is now featured as the ending theme for the ongoing third season of the TV anime Laid-Back Camp . She has collaborated with the anime series since its launch, singing the opening themes for the first two seasons of the Laid Back Camp TV anime series in 2018 and 2021, the theme songs for the spin-off TV anime Room Camp in 2020 and the feature film Laid-Back Camp: Movie in 2022. Asaka "So Precious" music video Laid-Back Camp anime season 3 ending movie Regular edition CD jacket Laid-Back Camp edition CD jacket Three years after the second season in 2021, the much-awaited third season of the TV anime Laid Back Camp finally premiered in Japan on April 4, 2023, and its first three episodes are...

Crunchyroll announced that they will start streaming the English dub of Laid-Back Camp season 3 on the platform starting April 18, 2024.

The cast and staff involved in Laid-Back Camp season 3 English dub were also revealed.

Laid-Back Camp season 3 English dub cast includes:

Celeste Perez as Rin Morgan Lauré as Nadeshiko Katelyn Barr as Chiaki Hannah Alyea as Aoi Molly Zhang as Ena Katie Wetch as Ayano Larry Cassady as Hajime Larry Cassady as Narrator Leah Clark as Minami Jalitza Delgado as Hana Marianne Bray as Hana’s Mom

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Audrey Drake Rigg Mixer: Andrew Tipps Engineer: Jose Sandoval

Laid-Back Camp season 3, titled Yuru Camp△ SEASON3, started airing on April 4, 2024.

For the 3rd season, the animation production studio has been shifted from C-Station to Eight Bit. Studio C-Station worked on the first two seasons of the anime along with an anime film adaptation.

With the change in production company,...

Fire up those hype engines and portable stoves, because Laid-Back Camp Season 3 is here for the series' first English dub simulcast! With a new look but the same ol' cozy adventures, the latest outing will set up camp on Crunchyroll later today. Here's the cast and crew warming up for Episode 1: Laid-Back Camp Season 3 English Dub Cast Rin voiced by Celeste Perez Nadeshiko voiced by Morgan Lauré Chiaki voiced by Katelyn Barr Aoi voiced by Hannah Alyea Ena voiced by Molly Zhang Ayano voiced by Katie Wetch Hajime voiced by Larry Cassady Narrator voiced by Larry Cassady Minami voiced by Leah Clark Hana voiced by Jalitza Delgado Hana's Mom voiced by Marianne Bray Laid-Back Camp Season 3 English Dub Crew Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Audrey Drake Rigg Mixer: Andrew Tipps Engineer: Jose Sandoval Related: Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Dubs Include Kaiju No. 8, Konosuba Season 3 and More Key...

What do Laid-Back Camp and Love Live! Sunshine!! have in common? They both showcase sights around Shizuoka Prefecture! And starting this month, the two shows will be joining forces to promote their shared setting. A key visual was released showing Nadeshiko and Chika chatting at a cozy campsite: Related: Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Trilogy Film Unveils First Part's Key Visual Characters from both shows will team up for an "Encounter View" image series, featuring notable venues from across the prefecture. The first three images, featuring sights from Shizuoka's Western Region, have already been released. Six more—three each from the Central and Eastern Regions—will also be coming out. The pieces, drawn by artist Kamome Fuyuno , will be available as illustration cards at the venues pictured starting next month. Related: Laid-Back Camp Season 3 Anime Eats and Greets in New Visual, Trailer Lots of other activities are in the works,...

The official YouTube channel for musical unit Kiminone began streaming a music video for its latest song, "Laid Back Journey," which is now featured as the opening theme for the third season of the Laid-Back Camp TV anime. The music video for "Laid Back Journey " featuring the seven-member idol group Candy Tune was entirely shot in the Hamamatsu City and Lake Hamana area, where the anime story takes place, the Shizuoka Shimbun reported . According to the city's Tourism and City Promotion Division, the clip was filmed with location support from the city. The city hopes that people around the world will discover the charms of Hamamatsu through the anime, as the city's vast nature and famous landmarks appear one after another. Kiminone "Laid Back Journey" music video Laid-Back Camp TV anime Season 3 opening movie "Laid Back Journey" released digitally first on April 5, and its CD single is set to release...

Ahead of tonight's broadcast premiere in Japan and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official accounts for the Laid-Back Camp anime unveiled the opening theme sequence for Season 3, which features "Laid-Back Journey" by Kiminone. Related: Bartender Glass of God Anime Tops Up with Creditless Theme Song Videos Shin Tosaka at studio eightbit ( Encouragement of Climb ) takes over as director for Laid-Back Camp Season 3 from Yoshiaki Kyogoku at studio C-Station, who helmed the first two seasons and film. Pierre Sugiura steps into the series composer role alongside Naofumi Hashimoto as the new character designer. Crunchyroll streams the full series in a range of subs and dubs, describing the story like so: Nadeshiko, a high school student who had moved from Shizuoka to Yamanashi, decides to see the famous, 1000 yen-bill-featured Mount Fuji. Even though she manages to bike all the way to Motosu, she's forced to turn back because of worsening weather. Unable...

It’s already been a good 2024 for anime. Most notably, you have “The Boy and the Heron” winning Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, making for the first anime film to win the prize since another Hayao Miyazaki classic, “Spirited Away,” did so back in 2002. But outside of that big accomplishment, the year has also birthed a ton of great shows already, with a strong winter 2024 season that included great new shows like “Delicious in Dungeon,” “Bucchigiri,” and “Sengoku Youko.”

If Winter 2024 was a great start, Spring 2024 promises to be even more packed. That’s mainly because two of the biggest series currently ongoing are debuting their new seasons this April, the type of blockbuster series even non-anime fans might have heard of. Premiering its seventh season and 139th episode, “My Hero Academia” — an action series about the exploits of students at an academy for superheroes — will release on...

The Misfit of Demon King Academy is a very popular fantasy adventure novel series written by Shu. The original series has been ongoing since 2017, with the light novel series currently consisting of 14 volumes illustrated by Yoshinori Shizuma. It has also been adapted into an ongoing anime series, whose first season ran from July 4 to September 26, 2020. A second season was announced, consisting of two non-consecutive cours. The first one, containing 12 episodes, aired from January 8 to September 24, 2023, and was plagued by issues and delays. Still, the second cour of Silver Link’s anime series is on track to premiere on April 13, 2024, and we now have yet another trailer for the upcoming series ahead of the premiere.

As far as the official plot is concerned, here is how The Misfit of Demon King Academy has been described officially:

Tired of ceaseless war destroying humans, spirits, and demons alike, the Demon King of Tyranny,...

Mono introduces a comedy-focused story with a tangible long-term goal for characters' actions through their interest in photography. Mono changes focus from Afro's previous work by exploring the complexities of photography, keeping slice-of-life elements while adding a new twist to its narrative. Afro's Mono provides a refreshing evolution in the slice-of-life genre with tangible stakes and goals, making it an absolute must-read manga, and setting the anime adaptation up for success.

Amid many iconic anime series in the slice-of-life anime genre, an upcoming top contender is Mono, which will be adapted by studio Soigne. While it shares similarities with one of the genre's kings, Laid-Back Camp, Mono's own strengths have given the series its own personality, and, more importantly, a structure that may improve upon what Laid-Back Camp began. Fitting, since both come from the same author, Afro.

Mono is a comedy-focused story, focused on a group of school girls who go out hiking,...

The official website of Laid-Back Camp revealed a brand new trailer for the third season of the anime on March 14, 2024. The trailer previews the opening and ending theme songs of the anime.

Kiminone performed the opening theme song “Laid-Back Journey,” whereas Asaka performed the series’ ending theme song “So Precious”.

Accompanying the trailer was a new visual depicting the camping trip that Nadeshiko, Rin, and Ayano went to, as well as the camping trip embarked upon by Chiaki, Aoi, and Ena.

Laid-Back Camp season 3, titled Yuru Camp△ SEASON3, is scheduled to start airing on April 4, 2024.

For the 3rd season, the animation production studio has been shifted from C-Station to Eight Bit. Studio C-Station worked on the first two seasons of the anime along with an anime film adaptation.

With the change in production company, the main staff members have also been renewed. Shin Tosaka will serve as the new director,...

That Laid-Back Camp would be back for a third season was confirmed way back in October 2022, but the season itself is going to premiere on April 4, 2024, nearly a year and a half after the original announcement. Recently, the series has released a ton of new material for the upcoming season, including a trailer and a new key visual. The visual is a poster that you can check out here:

While the trailer is also available:

Laid-Back Camp is a classic of the iyashikei genre, which is a subgenre of slice-of-life that portrays its characters in calming environments, leading peaceful lives; the genre has often been attributed with having a calming and healing effect on the readers or viewers. The ongoing manga by Afro has been published since July 2015, with 15 collected volumes available as of the time of writing.

The first season of the anime premiered on January 4, 2018, and on April...

Ahead of an April 4 premiere, the upcoming third season of Laid-Back Camp 's anime adaptation today released a main visual and a new trailer. Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs in Japan. On top of friendly faces and frantic fun, the trailer also previews the much-anticipated sequel's ending and opening theme songs, "So Precious" by series regular Asaka and "Laid-Back Journey" by Kiminone, respectively. Main Visual Related: Laid-Back Camp Season 3 Anime Premieres April 4 Shin Tosaka at studio eightbit ( Encouragement of Climb ) is taking over as director for Laid-Back Camp Season 3 from Yoshiaki Kyogoku at studio C-Station, who helmed the first two seasons and film. Pierre Sugiura is stepping into the series composer role alongside Naofumi Hashimoto as the new character designer. Crunchyroll streams the full series in a range of subs and dubs, describing the story like so: Nadeshiko, a high school student who had moved from Shizuoka to Yamanashi,...

Crunchyroll has now released its full lineup for the upcoming Spring 2024 anime season.

In a recent press release, the popular streaming company unveiled 25+ titles that subscribers will have access to starting next month. This lineup includes popular established series like Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Black Butler, KonoSuba: God's Blessings on This Wonderful World, The Irregular at Magic High School and Laid-Back Camp. However, Crunchyroll is also introducing a plethora of brand-new titles this spring season, such as The Banished Former Hero Lives As He Pleases, Bartender: Glass of God, Tadaima Okairi, The Duke of Death and His Maid and many others. Each of these titles is set to premiere between April 1-13.

Related Shonen Jump Hit Dan Da Dan Gets Crunchyroll Simulcast Release Window The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Shonen Jump's Dan Da Dan has received an official release window on streaming site Crunchyroll. Close Crunchyroll's Spring 2024 Line-Up...

Updated Mar 15, 2024 : Added Hindi, Tamil and Telugu dubs to the listing Crunchyroll is prepping another big season of anime, and with the Spring 2024 lineup reveal comes a fresh slate of dubs! This time around there's no shortage of great dubs to look forward to, from Black Butler -Public School Arc- to Konosuba -God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 , Laid-Back Camp season 3, Kaiju No. 8 and many more. Check out an overview of upcoming dubs below, with additional info on launch timing and cast members coming as they're announced. Crunchyroll Spring 2024 English Dubs A Condition Called Love An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Black Butler -Public School Arc- Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers Gods’ Games We Play I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Kaiju No. 8 Konosuba -God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!

The wait until our next trip out with the Laid-Back Camp squad just got a little shorter, following the weekend's announcement that Season 3 will be pitching its tent on Japanese TV from April 4 at 23:00 Jst . It was also announced that series regular Asaka will be returning to perform "So Precious" for the sequel's ending theme, joined by Kiminone with "Laid-Back Journey" for the opening theme. Furthermore, Nadeshiko celebrated Mt. Fuji Day on February 23 with the below special visual. Related: Laid-Back Camp Season 2 English Dub Coming to Crunchyroll Shin Tosaka at studio eightbit ( Encouragement of Climb ) is taking over as director for Laid-Back Camp Season 3 from Yoshiaki Kyogoku at studio C-Station, who helmed the first two seasons and film. Pierre Sugiura is stepping into the series composer role alongside Naofumi Hashimoto as the new character designer. Crunchyroll streams the full series in a range of subs and dubs, describing the story like so: Nadeshiko,...

As the brave firefighters of Company M do their job, someone has to tell their story. A new cast member coming to Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange will be doing exactly that. Yurie Sato was first seen in the original manga by Masahito Soda. Nicknamed "Yurietty" by those around her, Yurie is a PR officer who reports on firefighters' work at the scene of a fire and conveys to the public how they risk their lives to protect others. Related: Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange Anime Reveals New Key Visual Yurie will be played by Yumiri Hanamori, whose many roles include Nadeshiko in Laid-Back Camp , Cure Coral in Tropical-Rouge Precure! , and Yamada Asaemon Sagiri in Hell's Paradise . Hanamori describes her character as "a truly wonderful person" and is intent on conveying the importance of communication as she plays the role. You'll be able to hear her as Yurietty starting March 2, in episode 20 of the series.

With the next season of the Laid-Back Camp TV anime right around the corner, the franchise has been releasing a slew of character visuals showing the lovable outdoors-teenagers in their natural environments. The latest, which is the sixth visual released so far, features Ena playing with her adorable pup Chikuwa as she set up a tent for the doggo. Alongside the visual, the this season’s character setting design sheet was released showing the work of Hisanori Hashimoto, who is taking over the character design tasks from Mutsumi Sasaki, who worked on the first two seasons and film. Ena Saito character setting Related: Chiaki Brings the Fun in Laid-Back Camp Season 3 Anime Visual Shin Tosaka ( Infinite Stratos 2 ) takes the director role at studio 8bit. Previously Yoshiaki Kyogoku, who was behind the first two seasons and anime film, directed the series at C-Station. The cast returns from the previous two series’ and film.

Crunchyroll announced that they will be bringing the second season of Laid-Back Camp English dub on the streaming platform, with episodes releasing weekly starting Jan 24, 2024.

English dub cast and staff for the anime were also revealed.

Laid-Back Camp season 2 English dub cast includes:

Celeste Perez as Rin Morgan Lauré as Nadeshiko Molly Zhang as Ena Katelyn Barr as Chiaki Hannah Alyea as Aoi Phil Parsons as Wataru Kelsey Cruz as Saki Larry Cassady as Narrator Katie Wetch as Ayano Ian Sinclair as Clerk

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Heather Walker Engineer: Jose Sandoval

Laid-Back Camp Season 2 aired from January to April 2021.

Season 1 of the anime by C-Station aired in Japan on At-x from January to March 2018; the anime was co-financed and licensed by Crunchyroll. A short anime spin-off, titled Room Camp, aired from January to March 2020.

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Winter is Laid-Back Camp 's domain, and with another set of outdoor adventures coming soon , there's never been a better time for the English dub to make its return for Season 2, with weekly episodes kicking off Wednesday, January 24! Check out the cast and crew for Episode 1 below! Laid-Back Camp Season 2 English Dub Cast Rin voiced by Celeste Perez Nadeshiko voiced by Morgan Lauré Ena voiced by Molly Zhang Chiaki voiced by Katelyn Barr Aoi voiced by Hannah Alyea Wataru voiced by Phil Parsons Saki voiced by Kelsey Cruz Narrator voiced by Larry Cassady Ayano voiced by Katie Wetch Clerk voiced by Ian Sinclair Laid-Back Camp Season 2 English Dub Crew Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Heather Walker Engineer: Jose Sandoval Related: Interview: Laid-Back Camp Producer Shoichi Hotta on Creating the Comfort in Season 2 Based on the manga by Afro, Laid-Back Camp Season 2 was directed by Yoshiaki Kyogoku at studio C-Station,...

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

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

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

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

Check out the complete timetable of AnimeJapan 2024 stages below:

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