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Every week, Nube-sensei hunts down demons, ghosts and other paranormal beings making his students' lives difficult. But in episode 9, the monster of the week actually appears to be making people happy! The next episode of Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube features a guest appearance from Ayana Taketatsu (Nino Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets ) as a cheerful Zashiki-warashi: a yokai that brings good fortune. But when Nube's students grow complacent and rely solely on their newfound luck, something must be done. Related: Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Reveals Creditless Opening Animation Related: Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Casts Voice Actor Yu Hayashi Netflix streams the series in Asia outside of Japan and China,...

The official accounts for The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten anime today unveiled the third of twelve monthly visuals themed around Zodiac signs, this time depicting Mahiru getting the lion's share as Leo. A second season of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten anime is currently in production , and is slated to begin airing in April 2026. The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Leo Zodiac Visual Related: The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Anime Unveils Cancer Zodiac Visual Chihiro Kumano replaces Lihua Wang as director for the second season of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten at studio project No.9, with Keiichiro Ochi ( The Quintessential Quintuplets ) returning as series composer and Takayuki Noguchi returning as character designer. Crunchyroll streamed the first season as it aired from January 2023, describing the story like so: To thank him for his kind gesture, Mahiru cooks and cleans for her untidy neighbor Amane.

The official website for the upcoming stage play adaptation of Eko Mikawa's baseball manga Oblivion Battery released a trailer and main visual introducing the main cast members today. Oblivion Battery Stage Play Trailer Main Visual The official X has also revealed the main cast members' individual visuals in baseball uniform. Haruka Kiyomime played by Ryosei Tanaka Kei Kaname played by Yoshihiko Aramaki Aoi Todo played by Kohei Kamiyama Shunpei Chihaya played by Keito Sakurai Taro Yamada played by Takeru Naya Kazuki Tsuchiya played by Ryujiro Isaki Eiichiro Kokuto played by Ichigo Shiota Hironobu Makita played by Shota Matsuda Shuto Kirishima played by Shin Nikaido Tsutomu Iwasaki played by Daisuke Hosomi Related: Oblivion Battery Baseball Manga Gets Stage Play in October The Oblivion Battery stage play is scheduled to perform at The Galaxy Theater in Tokyo from October 10 to 19, 2025, then at Cool Japan Park Osaka WW Hall in Osaka on...

The official YouTube channel for five-member Japanese rock Orange Range has started streaming a music video for their 23rd single song "Maji de Sekai Kaechau 5-byo Mae" ("5 Seconds Before We Really Change the World"), which is now featured as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Takasuke Kato , who has also worked on videos for 10-feet and Paledusk, serves as the director of the music video. The video shows a fun gap between the cool Orange Range, whose graphics match the performance scenes, and the mischievous Orange Range, who strike surrealistic poses. Orange Range "Maji de Sekai Kaechau 5-byo Mae" Music Video Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Season 2 Creditless Opening Video Orange Range's profile on their official website reads: "Orange Range is a five-piece rock band from Okinawa. Formed in 2001, they made their indies debut with the album 'Orange Ball' on February 22, 2002. The following year,...

A new trailer for The Quintessential Quintuplets' brand-new fantasy adventure, alongside artwork of the Nakano sisters' new magical outfits, has been released. The upcoming release marks the first time the fan-favorite harem series has shifted genres from romance to an isekai-like fantasy.

The Quintessential Quintuplets announced a brand-new video game for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles. Unlike previous installments, which reformatted the harem comedy into a visual novel, the upcoming new release is a role-playing dungeon exploration game that transforms the beautiful Nakano sisters into magical users. The Quintessential Princesses: Fantasy, the Abyss, and the Magic Academy will be released in Japan on Sept. 18, 2025. An international release has yet to be announced. However, previous games were made available in the U.S. by Spike Chunsoft.

The Nakano Sisters Become Magic Users in New Quintessential Quintuplets RPG for Switch & PS5/PS4

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Another game based on The Quintessential Quintuplets is in the works at Mages., but this one takes things in a particularly fantastic direction. The Quintessential Princesses: Fantasy, the Abyss and the Magic Academy is a dungeon RPG that’s on the way to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in Japan on September 18. True to its premise, this one puts the quintuplets in a fantasy setting, where they’ll fall under the tutelage of another student at the Magic Academy: an impoverished Futaro Uesugi. Players will need to serve as the private tutor to the sisters, helping out as they attempt to graduate from the academy. Features include a storyline set in the academy—complete with individual stories centered on each of the quintuplets—as well as stat-raising training sessions, dungeon exploration, quests and battles. Here’s the full presentation: And some footage: Visual: The game will be available in Japan...

Fans of the popular harem rom-com anime The Quintessential Quintuplets have a special new merchandise release to look forward to in the form of five watches in official collaboration Seiko, now available for overseas collectors.

All five quintuplets from The Quintessential Quintuplets have received watches for international release, featuring yellow for Ichika, purple for Nino, blue for Miku, green for Yotsuba and red for Itsuki. Seiko only created 2,000 units per sister; Japan Select will release its limited collection of those 2,000 units overseas this month, making it a very limited-edition item. Readers can check out Seiko's The Quintessential Quintuplets watches and visuals of the sisters in similar color-themed dresses below.

Seiko & The Quintessential Quintuplets Partner Up for 5-Year Anniversary Watch Collection

The watches, initially released in celebration of the anime's five-year anniversary, are currently listed for US$530 via the Japan Select website. The Quintessential Quintuplets' watches follow Seiko's frequent IP collaborations in recent months,...

A stage play adaptation of Eko Mikawa's baseball manga Oblivion Battery is set to perform in Tokyo and Osaka in October 2025. The play's official website and X (formerly Twitter) posted a teaser visual featuring the two lead actors — Ryousei Tanaka (Sadaharu Inui in The Prince of Tennis musicals) as Haruka Kiyomine and Yoshihiko Aramaki (Yamanbagiri Kunihiro in Touken Ranbu musicals) as Kei Kaname. Teaser visual Ryousei Tanaka wrote on his official X post after the announcement: "I'll be playing the role of Haruka Kiyomine in the Oblivion Battery stage play. I am honored to be a part of a work that is loved by so many people. I will do my best to create an unforgettable work!" Akira Yamazaki, who previously worked on an Ace of Diamond musical adaptation in 2022, will serve as director based on his own script. His recent works also include stage play adaptations of Hunter X Hunter...

From explosive action flicks to grounded soul-stirring drama to suspenseful horror, anime is limitlessly diverse when it comes to tackling different genres. On top of the classic demographics, shonen, shojo, seinen, and josei, anime ventures into many stories to suit every taste, and even the most picky fans would be hard-pressed not to find something to enjoy within the medium’s expansive catalog.

However, whereas some anime genres, like battle shonen anime or high school romance, never struggle to achieve acclaim, the more obscure anime categories regrettably face prejudice from the casual anime viewer. Anime is a multifaceted medium, and limiting oneself to familiar genres could easily result in incredible shows falling through the cracks. These anime subgenres might be controversial, yet many fans might find their new all-time favorite titles within their ranks.

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The harem genre is a controversial one that is either a hit or a miss for anime fans. There are people for whom the idea of having multiple options for romantic partners does not go well, while others absolutely love this kind of setup.

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However, one thing more or less remains constant in almost all harem anime; the male lead chooses one girl in the end. There is almost always a clear winner who gets the protagonist and a bunch of losers who miss out on their opportunity.

But with such an ending, a harem anime ironically challenges its own concept of being a ‘harem’ by devolving into a monogamous relationship. Yet, 100 Girlfriends That Really Really Really Really Really Love You or The 100 Girlfriends, has achieved the impossible by promising a true harem conclusion with no losers.

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The harem anime genre is one of the medium’s most heavily disliked and commonly dismissed — and plenty of criticisms aimed at harem anime are far from unfounded. All harem anime follow the basic premise of a group of attractive girls falling for the same male lead, presenting the viewers with a self-indulgent fantasy that rarely pretends to be more than that.

Female characters in harem anime are usually archetypical and regularly exploited for fanservice, unique development and nuanced personalities not being common features of harem plots. However, plenty of harem anime actually recognize the heroines as the beating heart of any harem storyline and treat them with the respect and appreciation they deserve. In these harem anime, female characters are more than just eye candy and, for once, get treated as multifaceted people with traits outside of their attraction to the protagonist.

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Meg’s quest begins this April, the first trailer for the upcoming Once Upon a Witch's Death TV anime, based on the light novels written by Saka and illustrated by Chorefuji, announced today. Alongside the premiere date of April 1, the trailer also revealed the opening theme song and two more cast members and their characters. Once Upon a Witch's Death - First Main Trailer The opening theme song for Once Upon a Witch's Death is “Drops,” performed by Maaya Sakamoto. The song is previewed in the above trailer. Joining the cast of Once Upon a Witch's Death is Shizuka Ito (Sailor Venus in Sailor Moon Crystal ) as Inori and Yoko Hikasa (Mio in K-On! ) as Eldora. Inori Eldora Related: Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime Releases Sophie Character Trailer Atsushi Nigorikawa ( Beast Tamer ) directs Once Upon a Witch's Death: The Tale of the One Thousand Tears of Joy at studio Emt Squared,...

The second season of Go! Go! Loser Ranger! is officially set to premiere on April 13. The announcement came through the anime’s official social media account alongside a new visual (see below). The image shows characters standing together in a classroom, hinting at some intriguing new developments.

The anime will air in Japan on Sundays at 11:30 p.m. Jst in the ‘Agaru Anime’ programming block, broadcasting on CBC/TBS and 28 other networks. Disney+ will stream the series worldwide, and while there’s no specific mention of Hulu, Disney+ titles often show up there in the U.S.

Key staff from the first season are returning for season two. Keiichi Satō, known for Tiger & Bunny, continues as director, working with Yostar Pictures. Keiichirō Ōchi, recognized for writing projects like The Quintessential Quintuplets and Adachi and Shimamura, is back on series composition.

Kahoko Koseki will handle character designs, Kenji Hayama will oversee the animation,...

Ahead of a planned 2025 release, the official accounts for the Once Upon a Witch's Death anime today released a brand-new character trailer for Sophie Hayter, the genius "witch of blessings" who performs spectacular magic at festivals across the country and is a sucker for food. Once Upon a Witch's Death Sophie Character Trailer The Once Upon a Witch's Death anime's confirmed cast is as follows: Meg voiced by Yoshino Aoyama Faust voiced by Yoshiko Sakakibara Sophie Hayter voiced by Hina Yomiya Fine Cavendish voiced by Rumi Okubo Carbuncle voiced by Miharu Hanai Shirofukuro voiced by Aina Suzuki Mysterious Girl voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki Related: Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime Releases Faust Character Trailer Based on the light novels by Saka and Chorefuji, Atsushi Nigorikawa ( Beast Tamer ) directs Once Upon a Witch's Death: The Tale of the One Thousand Tears of Joy at studio Emt Squared, with series composition by...

Many games may experience some changes for US-based players, as the Pentagon labels Chinese-based Tencent as a "Chinese military company." Tencent is the company behind League of Legends, Pubg, and a long list of other games and game companies. The decision to add Tencent to the list may influence how the company does business in the US, and, by extension, how its games are distributed and played on American land.

The United States Defense Department labeled Tencent Holdings Limited as a "Chinese military business operating in the United States," as reported by The New York Times. The company joins a list of 134 names as part of the US government's annually updated Military Blacklist. Although this doesn't place any sanctions on the company, it strongly discourages US-based companies from doing business with it. The Blacklist can place a strain on the company and may lead to changes in some popular games.

Key, the visual novel studio responsible for unforgettable stories such as Angel Beats, Kanon and Clannad, has another new anime adaptation on the way. Tomoki Kobayashi, director of the upcoming spring romance anime Summer Pockets, has released a fresh round of teaser images, shedding some much-needed light on what fans can expect from the new work.

Per PR Times, the aforementioned images were first revealed at Comic Market 105, an annual doujinshi (fan-made comics) exhibition held in Tokyo, Japan. At the Key Visual Arts booth, company staffers showcased animation stills featuring several important supporting characters. Additionally, fans were also given glimpses of Summer Pocket's picturesque island setting, which invokes the quaint aesthetic of rural Japan. These teaser images, in addition to the show's key visual and recent trailer, can be viewed below.

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Ahead of a planned 2025 release, the official accounts for the Once Upon a Witch's Death anime today released a brand-new character trailer for Faust, one of the "Seven Sages" who raised protagonist Meg to be a powerful witch like her. Once Upon a Witch's Death Faust Character Trailer The Once Upon a Witch's Death anime's confirmed cast is as follows: Meg voiced by Yoshino Aoyama Faust voiced by Yoshiko Sakakibara Sophie Hayter voiced by Hina Yomiya Fine Cavendish voiced by Rumi Okubo Carbuncle voiced by Miharu Hanai Shirofukuro voiced by Aina Suzuki Mysterious Girl voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki Related: Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime Releases Meg Character Trailer Based on the light novels by Saka and Chorefuji, Atsushi Nigorikawa ( Beast Tamer ) directs Once Upon a Witch's Death: The Tale of the One Thousand Tears of Joy at studio Emt Squared, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi ( The Quintessential Quintuplets...

The official website for the upcoming stage play adaptation of Negi Haruba's romantic comedy manga series The Quintessential Quintuplets has revealed solo visuals of the main cast members. As previously reported , the five Nakano sisters are played by 11 members of the Japanese girl idol group Hinatazak46's fourth generation. Ichika Nakono played by Nanami Konishi Ichika Nakano played by Kirari Takeuchi Nino Nakano played by Tamaki Ishizuka Nino Nakano played by Rio Shimizu Miku Nakano played by Sumire Miyachi Miku Nakano played by Rina Watanabe Yotsuba Nakano played by Yoko Shogenji Yotsuba Nakano played by Honoka Hirao Yotsuba Nakano played by Kaho Fujishima Itsuki Nakano played by Mitsuki Hiraoka Itsuki Nakano played by Haruka Yamashita Fuutaro Uesugi played by Hirok iSasamori Raiha Uesugi played by Yuune Sakurai Teaser visual Related: The Quintessential Quintuplets Will Become a Stage Play Starring Hinatazaka46's 4th Generation The stage play is set to...

The original The Quintessential Quintuplets anime may be over, but its star voice actors just brought the series to life in an unexpected fashion -- literally. Nino and Miku’s voice actors, Ayana Taketatsu and Miku Ito, have traded the recording booth for the runway, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to model a new apparel collection featuring outfits inspired by their characters' would-be "commuting style."

Only Nino and Miku were highlighted in the post, but the official The Quintessential Quintuplets apparel line features all five Nakano sisters: Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba and Itsuki. Each gets designs sporting colors, motifs and styles tied to the characters' personalities, as highlighted in an official product listing.

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The upcoming Once Upon a Witch's Death anime is adding a little intrigue with its latest casting and situation visual, today announcing Atsumi Tanezaki (Anya in Spy x Family ) as Mysterious Girl and depicting her character alongside protagonist Meg at the "Magic Ceremony" that's held only once every twenty years. Once Upon a Witch's Death is scheduled to begin airing sometime in 2025 . Once Upon a Witch's Death Situation Visual #4 Related: Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime Breaks Bread in New Visual Based on the light novels by Saka and Chorefuji, Atsushi Nigorikawa ( Beast Tamer ) directs Once Upon a Witch's Death: The Tale of the One Thousand Tears of Joy at studio Emt Squared, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi ( The Quintessential Quintuplets ) and character designs by Yukishizuku ( Aterlier Ryza chief animation director). Yen Press publishes an official English version of the light novel series and describes the story: On Meg’s seventeenth birthday,...

The brides are getting their first stage play, starring the 11 idols of Hinatazaka46's 4th Generation. And all of them will have their turn playing one of the Nakano quintuplets! A stage play adaptation of The Quintessential Quintuplets was announced today, and will feature music and dance numbers. Each of the lead quints will be double- or triple-cast as one of the Nogizaka46 sister group's idols. Related: The Quintessential Quintuplets Takes on Hawaii New Special Anime Trailer Starring in the show will be: Ichika Nakano: Nanami Konishi, Kirari Takeuchi Nino Nakano: Tamaki Ishizuka, Rio Shimizu Miku Nakano: Sumire Miyachi, Rina Watanabe Yotsuba Nakano: Yoko Shogenji, Honoka Hirao, Kaho Fujishima Itsuki Nakano: Mitsuki Hiraoka, Haruka Yamashita More cast members will be announced at a later date. Akira Yamazaki, who has also staged 2.5D productions of Ace of the Diamond and Hunter x Hunter , will write and direct the stage play.

In 2021, the mangaka Negi Haruba (“The Quintessential Quintuplets”) initially published his work, “Sentai Daishikkaku,” on Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Manga. Fascinated by the chance to capture and adapt Haruba’s intricate and subtle world of anti-heroes for the screen, the director Keiichi Sato decides to direct the series “Go! Go! Loser Ranger!” serialized on TBS starting from 7th April 2024, and now Yostar Pictures is ready to produce the second series, which is expected to premiere in April 2025.

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A fortress floating at 10.000 meters over the first district of Amanogawa city is the symbol of a threat hanging over humanity for 13 years: a ferocious war against monsters. Sinister-looking soldiers known as Fighter Dusters populate the stronghold. Every Sunday, in front of a hostile audience, they enter the arena to battle the Dragon Keepers, by far the most powerful and well-known institution that defends the nation.

My Hero Academia star Ayane Sakura has taken on the role of Kodachi, the eccentric younger sister of Tatewaki Kuno in Mappa's Ranma 1/2 anime remake. While only six episodes of the series have aired so far, Sakura has already had her lung capacity and vocal cords put to the test when voicing the iconic character.

In Ranma 1/2, Kodachi is one of the many young women who compete for the titular protagonist's affections. In her debut episode, she shows off both her martial arts and gymnastics skills by pursuing Ranma's fiance, Akane Tendo, with her famous black ribbon. She also tends to break into fits of maniacal laughter. In a recent two-part interview with Mantan Web, Sakura recounted the challenge of recreating Kodachi's laughter. "After laughing out loud, I ran out of oxygen and felt dizzy for a long time. I thought it must be very difficult to perform this every time.

If there's one thing the Once Upon a Witch's Death anime is showing in the leadup to its planned 2025 release, it's that there's lots to do with friends in the magical town of Lapis. Protagonist Meg and Sophie Hayter, the "witch of blessings" who performs spectacular magic at festivals across the country and is a sucker for food, enjoy the Otherworld Festival together in the latest situation visual unveiled today. It was also revealed that Sophie will be voiced by Hina Yomiya (Anna in The Dangers in My Heart ), who will star alongside Yoshino Aoyama, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Aina Suzuki, Miharu Hanai and Rumi Okubo. Once Upon a Witch's Death Situation Visual #3 Related: Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime Hits the Street in New Visual Based on the light novels by Saka and Chorefuji, Atsushi Nigorikawa ( Beast Tamer ) directs Once Upon a Witch's Death: The Tale of the One Thousand Tears...

As the fourth performer of the cover song project CrosSing 's ongoing tenth season, voice actor Ayana Taketatsu sang "Hatsukoi" ("First Love"), the ending theme for the second season of the The Quintessential Quintuplets TV anime series. The song was originally performed by the Nakano quintuplet sisters, and Taketatsu has voiced one of the five sisters, Nino Nakano. She said in a video message posted on the project's official X (formerly Twitter), "I was a little nervous to sing a song that is usually sung by the five of us by myself, but I did my best and I hope you enjoy listening to it!" "Hatsukoi" from CrosSing performed by Ayana Taketatsu The Quintessential Quintuplets Season 2 Creditless Ending Movie CrosSing is a cover song project that delivers singing voices of performers who are active in various fields, such as voice actors, anisong singers, virtual YouTubes and 2.5 dimensional actors. It was...

The R15+ version of The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe (known as Kitaro Tanjou: GeGeGe no Nazo in Japan), subtitled Shinsei-ban ("genuine edition"), opened in 331 theaters across Japan on October 4, and earned 156 million yen (1.05 million Usd) on 97,700 admissions in its first three-day weekend, making its third place debut in the weekend box office ranking according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The opening weekend performance was almost close to that of the original version, which made 160 million yen (1.09 million Usd) on 111,500 admission in the weekend of November 17-19, 2023 . To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the original GeGeGe no Kitaro manga author Shigeru Mizuki's birth, the original version of The Birth of Kitaro released in Japan on November 17, 2023, under the rating of "PG12" (Viewing by children under 12 years of age requires the advice and guidance of a parent or guardian). The 104-minute movie earned 2.79 billion yen (18.83 million Usd) on 1.95 million admissions from its initial domestic run.

The Quintessential Quintuplets has released a new "long" trailer for its exciting "Honeymoon" arc, spotlighting the five sisters and Fuutarou in an all-new anime special as they hit the beaches of Hawaii.

Via The Quintessential Quintuplets' official X (formerly Twitter) account, the franchise's latest anime special "The Quintessential Quintuplets *" revealed a new long promotional trailer, featuring the five sisters and lead character Uesugi Fuutarou in the all-new "Honeymoon" arc. The group arrives at a Hawaiian beach resort before inner conflicts, action and of course, romance ensue. Readers can check out the trailer and more information below.

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After your wedding, you’d think that you’d be able to spend time just the two of you, lapping it up on the beaches of Hawaii. Not for the Uesugi family, who have all the Nakano sisters joining them on what was supposed to be their time away in The Quintessential Quintuplets ＊ special anime. A new extended trailer for the special was released today to celebrate its box office dominance and reveal that it’ll be show past its original three-week run in Japanese theaters. The Quintessential Quintuplets ＊ Special Anime Extended Trailer Related: Summer Fun Continues in The Quintessential Quintuplets Special Anime Trailer The Quintessential Quintuplets ＊ was originally to have a three-week run in Japanese theaters starting September 20 before being screened on TV in the future but will continue in theaters past October 11 due to high demand. The newest anime is directed and written by Masato Jinbo, who returns from the film,...

In its second weekend, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom , an-all new film from the Overlord anime franchise, earned 183 million yen (1.28 million Usd) on 116,000 admissions, a 42.5% week-on-week drop, staying in the same second place position it was last weekend according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The 135-minute film now has accumulative of 716 million yen (4.99 million Usd) earned from 440,000 ticket sales in ten days since debuting in Japanese cinemas on September 20. Following the theatrical release in Japan, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom will be officially released in theaters in North America on November 8, 2024. The film will be screened in theaters in both Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English. Related: Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom North American Release Date Announced Wonderful Precure! The Movie! Dokidoki ♡Game no Sekai de Daibouken! (translated to "Heart-Pounding — A great adventure in the world of games!"), the 33rd film in the Precure franchise, made 119 million yen on 92,600 admissions in its third weekend,...

Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom , an-all new film from the Overlord anime franchise, opened in 314 theaters across Japan on September 20. The 135-minute movie earned 318 million yen (2.22 million Usd) on 198,000 admissions in its first three-day weekend, making its second place debut according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . Including the advance screenings at the IMAX theaters from September 13, its cumulative gross has reached 457 million yen (3.2 million Usd) on 270,000 admissions. Meanwhile, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom ranked eighth in Filmarks' first-day satisfaction ranking with an average rating of 3.76/5.0 based on 365 reviews. Following the theatrical release in Japan, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom will be officially released in theaters in North America on November 8, 2024. The film will be screened in theaters in both Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English. Related: Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom North American Release Date Announced After making its second place debut last weekend , Wonderful Precure! The Movie! Dokidoki ♡Game no Sekai de Daibouken!

The word on the street is that the upcoming Once Upon a Witch's Death: The Tale of the One Thousand Tears of Joy anime series, which is currently scheduled for a 2025 broadcast, today released a second 'situation visual' featuring Meg and her best friend roaming the streets of Lapis, while also announcing the casting of Rumi Okubo (Annette in No Longer Allowed in Another World ) as Fine Cavendish. Situation Visual 2 Fine Related: Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime Lets Us Enter the Witch’s House in New Visual Based on the light novels by Saka and Chorefuji, Atsushi Nigorikawa ( Beast Tamer ) directs Once Upon a Witch's Death: The Tale of the One Thousand Tears of Joy at studio Emt Squared, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi ( The Quintessential Quintuplets ) and character designs by Yukishizuku ( Aterlier Ryza chief animation director). Yen Press publishes an official English version of the light novel...

The official website for the Ashura anime series released a teaser trailer today for its upcoming second season. The new clip announces the next season is set to premiere in Japan in January 2025. The site also revealed three new voice cast members who will join for Seson 2. The anime's official X (formerly Twitter) is streaming short clips to introduce their character voices. Of the three, only Kuuro's voice is also revealed in the teaser trailer above. Kaishin no Kuuro ("Kuuro the Cautious") voiced by Mariya Ise (Killua Zoldyck in Hunter × Hunter ) A dwarf who used to be an assassin for the intelligence guild “Obsidian Eyes”. He is currently cooperating with Aureatia. He has the ability to perceive everything with his “Heavenly Eyes,” and his accuracy has “reached” the realm of predicting the future. Now, his power is waning. Mayoi no Cuneigh ("Cuneigh the Wanderer") voiced by Miku Ito (Miku Nakano...

The hype is building for the return of Ranma 1/2 , Rumiko Takahashi's classic rom-com. Much of the cast from the 1989 anime adaptation will be returning, but today we're getting some fresh blood. Five modern voice actors step into five classic roles! First up is Tatewaki Kuno, the kendo-loving second year who hates Ranma Saotome but has a crush on a certain pigtailed girl. Kuno will now be voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Skeptic in My Hero Academia ). Playing Kodachi, the Kuno sibling who vies for boy-type Ranma's affection, will be Ayane Sakura (Yotsuba Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets ): Related: New Ranma 1/2 World Premiere Planned for Anime NYC 2024 in August Taking over as Tofu Ono, a.k.a. Tofu-sensei, will be Toshiyuki Morikawa (the voice of Leon Kennedy in both games and films): Finally, at least for now, are the ice-skating pair of Mikado Sanzenin (voiced by...

The Quintessential Quintuplets released a brand-new trailer and visual for its upcoming anime-original special that continues the story of the Nakano sisters. A new English title and additional theatrical screening details have also been revealed.

The official YouTube channel of the Tokyo Broadcasting System released a new trailer for The Quintessential Quintuplets*, which now goes by the new English title of The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2. Picking up where the 2022 movie left off, Futaro Uesugi and the Nakano sisters Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba and Itsuki are having fun in the sun, as they celebrate their honeymoon following their big wedding. Unlike the previous anime special that adapted material that was still left from the manga, The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials 2 is a brand-new anime storyline thats supervised by series creator Negi Haruba.

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The next story in The Quintessential Quintuplets anime saga releases in theaters in Japan in two weeks and to get fans super pumped for the special anime, a brand new trailer and visual was released showing the Nakano sister and their tutor living up in Hawaii. The Quintessential Quintuplets ＊ Trailer and Visual Related: The Quintessential Quintuplets Anime 5th Anniversary Music Video Recalls the Best Nakano Moments The Quintessential Quintuplets ＊ will have a three-week run in Japanese theaters on September 20 before being screened on TV in the future. The newest anime is directed and written by Masato Jinbo, who returns from the film, based on an original story by series creator Negi Haruba at Bibury Animation Studios. The special will be an original story teased as the “Honeymoon Arc.” Both seasons of The Quintessential Quintuplets TV anime along with the concluding film are currently streaming on Crunchyroll, which describes the series as such: Uesugi Fuutarou,...

Known for plastic model kits and other forms of merchandise, the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise has had a slew of collectibles over the years. Now, fans can add a strange new item to their nest, all in honor of the franchise's latest movie.

The company Movic is set to release Matroyshka dolls based on the film Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom. Also known as Russian nesting dolls, this version of the iconic type of doll features four different characters/designs from the movie. Now available for pre-order, fans can recreate one of the new Gundam movie's most notable scenes with these adorable set of collectibles.

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The Quintessential Quintuplets are getting ready for their grand return this fall with a brand-new line of anime merchandise. This time, the beautiful Nakano sisters are receiving their very own headphones and collectible goodies.

Japanese consumer electronics company Onkyo is currently taking pre-orders for its line of wireless over-ear headphones based on The Quintessential Quintuplets anime TV series. These "Anima AOW03" branded headphones are individually based on the Nakano sisters, with their unique motifs featured on the right side. The five Nakano sisters, of course, include Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba and Itsuki. Original character illustrations will also grace the packaging of these wireless anime headphones, which ship both domestically and internationally.

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This year marks the fifth anniversary of the first season of The Quintessential Quintuplets TV anime, which adapted the manga series of the same name by Negi Haruba. Even after five years the anime is still going strong with the The Quintessential Quintuplets ＊ anime in Japanese theaters later this month and to celebrate the anniversary, a special music video was released set to the song “Kimi Datta Kara” performed by the voice actors of the Nakano sisters in character under the unit name Nakanoke no Itsutsugo. The single is part of the 5th anniversary album that is set to be released on September 18 which features new songs along with classic hits. Related: The Quintessential Quintuplets Honeymoon Arc Anime Premieres on September 20 The Quintessential Quintuplets ＊ will have a three-week run in Japanese theaters on September 20 before being screened on TV. The newest anime is directed and written by Masato Jinbo, who returns from the film,...

Announced at Gamescom 2024, developer Skydevilpalm and publisher Playtonic Friends are officially bringing the arcade racing game Victory Heat Rally to Crunchyroll Game Vault on mobile — at the exact same time it releases for PC on October 3, 2024. Also revealed was a brand-new trailer for the game, confirming its October release and Game Vault availability: Victory Heat Rally is billed as a "turbo-charged arcade racer," with vibrant, colorful visuals and a dynamic soundtrack that is sure to make the intense races even more exciting! The official press release also highlights several features for the upcoming release: Select Your Superstar – With 12 super-star drivers & their machines to choose from, who will you blaze a path to victory with? Solo Or Against Friends – Go for the gold in the extensive single-player championship, jump in for a quick-fire Arcade Grand Prix, race against up to 3 friends, or take on the time trial mode and set some new world records.

Discotek has brought many obscure and retro anime titles to Blu-ray over the years, allowing modern fans and old-school enthusiasts alike to collect and enjoy them. Now, the distribution company is adding one of the most controversial anime titles ever to its growing library.

Known as both Kite and A Kite, the Yasuomi Umetsu movie is widely considered a controversial title due to the nature of its content. Nonetheless, it's also a highly influential entry in the "girls with guns" genre that's gone on to inspire countless other media, including global franchise names like Kill Bill. With the Ova coming soon to Blu-ray thanks to Discotek, international anime fans will be able to see just how far the notorious movie goes.

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With the Nakano sisters set to return to the big screen in the advance screenings of The Quintessential Quintuplets ＊ TV broadcast, the franchise announced last night that the final chapter anime film of the series, The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie , will be returning to Japanese theaters for one night only ahead of the theatrical screenings of the newest story. The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie screenings will held on September 10 at 7 Pm at Shinjuku Wald 9, T-Joy Umeda, T-Joy Hakata, United Cinemas Sapporo and 109 Cinemas Nagoya. A special set of 5 badges featuring all the Nakano siblings will be given out to everyone who attends the screenings. Tickets for the screenings go on sale on the theater’s websites on September 7 at midnight Jst. Related: The Quintessential Quintuplets Honeymoon Arc Anime Premieres on September 20 The Quintessential Quintuplets ＊ will have a three-week run in Japanese theaters on September 20 before being screened on TV. The newest anime...

The official website for independent anime artist Gensho Yasuda's original feature film Make A Girl announced today that the film is set to release in Japan on January 31, 2025 . The site has also released a new teaser trailer and a second teaser visual. 2nd teaser visual Additionally, three new voice cast members have also been announced — Kana Hanazawa (Ichika Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets ) as Eri Uminaka, a doctoral student at the university where the protagonist Akira's father, Shoichi Takamine, Yoji Ueda (Eizen in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) as Shoichi Takamine, and Minami Hinata (Bojji in Ranking of Kings ) as Akira in his childhood. Kana Hanazawa Yoji Ueda Minami Hinata Related : Make A Girl Anime Feature Film Announces 2025 Theatrical Release The feature film is based on Yasuda's independent 3Dcg short film Make Love released on February 8, 2020. The two-and-a-half-minute short was selected as an award-winning work in the 29th CG Animation Contest,...

Negi Haruba's popular The Quintessential Quintuplets anime adaptation has received its first release date announcement for the upcoming TV special, which is set to adapt the original "Honeymoon Arc." The impending release has also been teased with a new visual of the five sisters at the beach in floral-inspired summer dresses.

Via The Quintessential Quintuplet's official anime site on TBS, the upcoming TV special The Quintessential Quintuplets* adapting the "Honeymoon Arc" will be released in theaters for three weeks from Sep. 20, 2024. Following this, the anime is expected to head to TV screens. Ticket sales go live on July 19 for fans in Japan, priced at 1,300 yen. Pony Canyon is distributing the film; readers can check out the new teaser visual below, which features the quintuplets at the beach in colorful summer dresses.

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The Quintessential Quintuplets‘ new anime special, titled The Quintessential Quintuplets*, will be released in theatres for three weeks starting Sep 20, 2024, ahead of its TV broadcast.

A new visual, opening and ending theme song, and staff details were also revealed along with the new announcement.

The anime’s opening theme song ‘Gotobun no Egao’ and ending theme song ‘Memories’ will be performed by the voice actors of the Nakano quintuplets.

Masato Jinbo will serve as the director at Bibury Animation Studio as well as handle the scripts. Masato Katsumata will be in charge of character designs.

It was previously revealed that the anime special will be overseen directly by the mangaka, Negi Haruba. Haruba not only drafted the original story concept for the anime, but will also be supervising all aspects of its production.

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Hailed as a "500% Cute Quintuplet Rom-Com", the previously announced The Quintessential Quintuplets＊ anime-original special is officially slated for a three-week run in Japanese theaters from September 20, 2024 before a television broadcast! A new visual teasing the "Honeymoon Arc" and Hawaii setting was also unveiled, along with theme song details. Teaser Visual The anime's opening song ("Gotobun no Egao") and ending song ("Memories") will both be performed by the Nakano sisters' voice actresses, Kana Hanazawa, Ayana Taketatsu, Miku Ito, Ayane Sakura and Inori Minase. Related: The Quintessential Quintuplets~ Anime Special Brings Shaft's Retro Charm Both seasons of The Quintessential Quintuplets TV anime along with the concluding film are currently streaming on Crunchyroll, which describes the series as such: Uesugi Fuutarou, a high school second-year from a poor family, receives a highly appealing offer to work part-time as a tutor... but his students turn out to be girls from his own class! What's more,...

We're just a couple days away from the return of the Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World anime, and we have everything you need to know to return to the battlefield. The Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 release date has been officially locked in for Crunchyroll, so look for the stream to kick off on July 10 at 7:30 a.m. Pt . In this article: Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 premieres on July 10, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis Related: Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World...

The popular harem anime The Quintessential Quintuplets will soon return with a new series. In the meantime, the lovely Nakano sisters are gracing a new line of anime-themed products.

Via PR Times, a new line of merchandise for The Quintessential Quintuplets will feature the Nakano sisters in fashion inspired by the '90s and 2000s. In a brand-new official illustration, the seven sisters -- Itsuki, Miku, Nino, Yotsuba and Ichika Nakano -- are dressed in clothing from the former years of the Heisei era. In Japan, the Heisei era refers to the reign of Emperor Akihito, which lasted from 1989 until his abdication in 2019.

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Fans of the hit anime series “Go! Go! Loser Ranger!” have reason to celebrate as a second season has been officially confirmed, set to air in 2025. The announcement came immediately following the finale of the show’s highly successful first season, demonstrating the series’ strong popularity and critical acclaim.

Based on the manga by Negi Haruba, creator of “The Quintessential Quintuplets,” “Go! Go! Loser Ranger!” has quickly become one of Hulu’s most-watched anime offerings. The series, which began streaming on April 7, 2024, has garnered attention for its unique premise and satirical take on the “Power Rangers” genre.

The story follows a monster from an alien invasion force who, tired of being defeated week after week for entertainment, decides to infiltrate and destroy the heroic Dragon Rangers from within. This fresh perspective on the superhero narrative, coupled with dark humor and exceptional animation, has helped the show stand out in a crowded field of anime releases.

This year, Crunchyroll is rolling out over 15 new additions to its Game Vault -- a rapidly expanding game collection available exclusively for Mega and Ultimate tier subscribers. Soon, anime fans will be able to sate their gaming itch with popular hits like The Quintessential Quintuplets, Psycho-Pass, Corpse Party and many more -- along with massive fan-favorite Steins;Gate.

As detailed in a press release, Crunchyroll is adding some classic titles to its exclusive gaming vault, giving subscribers a hint at what the company has in store for the remainder of 2024. These include the Jrpg-inspired Battle Chasers: Nightwar, the Kaiju-filled beat-em-up Dawn of the Monsters and the puzzle-centric mystery-thriller Evan's Remains. Notably, Dawn of the Monsters, in addition to six upcoming Game Vault titles, will be ported to mobile for the first time, giving subscribers a brand-new way to experience their favorite games. The majority of these titles will become available...

Crunchyroll Game Vault — which is available for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan members worldwide—is getting ready to expand with 15 exclusive titles. Three are joining today, with 12 more launching throughout the summer and early fall. Among the upcoming titles are the first visual novels, including a partnership with Mages. that brings the award-winning Steins;Gate visual novel to Game Vault. Among the other anime-adjacent titles coming from Mages. are Corpse Party , Psycho-pass: Mandatory Happiness and The Quintessential Quintuplets: Memories of a Quintessential Summer . Before we get to the rest of the lineup, here are the new titles now available on mobile devices through the App Store, Google Play and Crunchyroll: Battle Chasers: Nightwar Airship Syndicate, www.handy-games.com GmbH Description: A turn based-rpg inspired by classic Japanese role-playing games featuring deep dungeon diving and a rich story driven by exploration of the world. ● Languages: English, French, Russian, Spanish (Spain) Italian,...