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Among the many new anime that have been announced for a premiere this year, Yano-kun no Futsū no Hibi (Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days) is certainly mong the more interesting titles, despite not being a major shounen title tha will break viewership records.

This romantic comedy has been intriruing fans ever since the manga debuted and it is only natural that fans are interested to see it all on their small screenes. This is why the decision to adapt the manga in anime format made a lot of fans happy. Afer a while, we finally have some major updates about the series for you.

Namely, the Yano-kun no Futsū no Hibi anime has released a new teaser trailer which highlights some new moments from the upcoming adaptation but also confirms that the series will premiere in October 2025. Here’sthe teaser:

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The previously announced anime adaptation of Yui Tamura's Yano-kun no Futsu no Hibi ( Yano-kun's Ordinary Days ) romantic-comedy manga unveiled a teaser trailer and visual today, along the series' main cast and staff and an October 2025 broadcast. As previewed below, Kohei Amasaki (Will in Wistoria: Wand and Sword ) voices Tsuyoshi Yano and Yuka Nukui (Anne in Sugar Apple Fairy Tale ) voices Kiyoko Yoshida. Yano-kun's Ordinary Days Teaser Trailer Yano-kun's Ordinary Days Teaser Visual Related: Yano-kun's Ordinary Days Anime Adaptation Announced Yui Tamura's Yano-kun's Ordinary Days manga has been serialized in Comic Days since June 2021 and currently spans nine collected volumes. A live-action film adaptation directed by Takehiko Shinjo screened in Japanese theaters from November 15, 2024. Shinpei Matsuo ( Kakushigoto episode director) directs the anime at studio Ajia-do, with series composition by Deko Akao ( Komi Can't Communicate ), character designs by Toshihisa Kaiya ( Ascendance of a Bookworm ) and music by Hideakira Kimura ( Gundam Build Divers...

The Kawasaki-based museum dedicated to Doraemon creator Fujiko F. Fujio announced today that a new short anime commemorating the 40th anniversary of Fujio's Chimpui manga will be screened from Wednesday, May 21, in conjunction with an exhibition of artwork from the series. Acclaimed music video and anime opening/ending director Nobutaka Yoda is heading the project at studio Shin-Ei Animation, with a script by Azusa Serikawa, character designs and animation direction by Naoyuki Asano and music by Zo Zhit. Misaki Kuno, Megumi Han and Koichi Yamadera star as Chimpui, Eri and Wanderyu, respectively. Related: Nmeneko Short Form TV Anime Reveals New Trailer Fujiko F. Fujio's Chimpui manga was first serialized in Fujiko Fujio Land magazine in June 1985 and ran until February 1991. Shin-Ei Animation produced a 56-episode television anime and film, both directed by Mitsuru Hongo ( Ascendance of a Bookworm ). The series is a slapstick comedy that follows two cute...

The Beginning After The End has been a popular webtoon, marred by a few hitches. Nonetheless, fans are excited about its upcoming anime adaptation in 2025. The series will be animated by Studio A-Cat.

But in the current high-competition market of anime, does Tbate have what to takes to survive? Sure, it is a popular webtoon, but an anime adaptation is a completely different ballgame where the ones with even a hint of weakness loses.

The Beginning After the End‘s author admits to one shortcoming of the series The Beginning After the End is a latecomer in the isekai anime genre | Credits: Tapas

Tbate might have a unique storytelling but it still follows a familiar path. An adult reborn in a child’s body and the protagonist being more gifted than the others around him is nothing if not overdone. So how does TurtleMe balance the elements to still present a fresh story?...

The isekai genre is an ever-growing category of anime that has new series added to its already overwhelming list of fantasy heroes and wayward villainesses with every season. The core concept of isekai—escaping into a magical realm—is a popular and highly appealing basis for a story, but with so many series following the same formula and tropes, the charm of the genre itself can lose its luster.

There does occasionally come an isekai anime with a premise or protagonist that strays from what is typically seen and even subverts the common isekai anime tropes in new and interesting ways, offering a fresh take on an overused theme. Among the hundreds of titles that follow the same isekai recipe, there are a handful of series that have spiced up their stories with something unique to create a compelling tale well worth the pickiest anime fan's time.

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The author of the popular light novel series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slimehas revealed that he might be drawing the story to a close. In the afterword of the latest volume, Fuse has indicated that the series end might come within this year.

In an afterword of Volume 22 of the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime light novel, author Fuse revealed that he plans to end the series very soon. He stated that he intended to end the series with Volume 22 but, due to the encouragement of his editor, decided to explore other scenarios in the story fully. It now looks like the end of the series is in sight, as Fuse says he will close off the story sometime this year.

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Although shojo anime is generally marketed towards a young female audience, the medium hosts many genres and subgenres – from contemporary romance to high fantasy. High fantasy anime is a specific subgenre that takes place in a world totally unlike our real world.Isekai anime can often be high fantasy if the protagonist spends most of the story in the fantasy realm they're transported to.

The best shojo high fantasy series tend to star well-written female protagonists with nuanced personalities and character arcs. Some are determined chosen ones, while others are kindly healers with astronomical magical gifts – but each of them make their anime even more epic.

Shirayuki Is a Talented & Driven Herbalist in Snow White with the Red Hair Streaming on CrunchyrollImage via Bones

Shirayuki is a well-established and talented herbalist in Snow White with the Red Hair, and she has no problem taking her destiny into her own hands.

Shueisha's Jump Square magazine recently put out an update regarding one of its most popular science-fiction works. The next installment of Daisuke Ashihara's World Trigger manga will not debut in the publication's next issue as originally intended.

Initially released in 2013, World Trigger has accumulated a massive following among Shonen Jump fans, its standalone volumes having sold over 15 million copies worldwide (as of July 2023). Per Oricon, World Trigger informed fans of the series' upcoming one-month hiatus period via its official X (formerly Twitter) account. "The Jump Square March special issue, released on Tuesday Feb. 4, will be on hiatus due to the author's poor health. We sincerely apologize to all the readers who were waiting for it," the post stated. "The Jump Square April issue (released on March 4) is scheduled to be published. We appreciate your understanding."

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Japanese e-book store Book☆Walker Global unveiled its annual eBook download ranking on Dec 16, 2024. The ranking is based on the data from Nov 1, 2023, to Oct 31, 2024.

Topping the charts at number one is the light novel series Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, followed by Ascendance of a Bookworm. Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro stands out as the only manga series’ that made it to the overall top 10.

Top 10 Best Selling titles on the platform (including both manga and light novel) are as follows:

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation vol. 26 (light novel) Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 5 vol. 7 (light novel) That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime vol. 17 (light novel) The Eminence in Shadow vol. 5 (light novel) Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs vol. 11 (light novel) Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro vol. 16 (manga) The Apothecary Diaries vol. 1 (light novel) Reincarnated as a Sword vol.

The Zenshu TV anime from Mappa announced that it is set to premiere on January 5, 2025 , following the release of a brand new trailer at Ccxp in Brazil. A new trailer and accompanying key art were unveiled during the Crunchyroll Industry Panel, offering an enticing glimpse of what’s actually to come in the original anime series. As previewed in the trailer, the Japanese rock band Band-maid will perform the opening theme “Zen,” with Sou performing the ending theme “Tada, Kimo no Mama de.” As previously announced , Zenshu will stream on Crunchyroll as it premieres in Japan in January. Zenshu New Trailer, Key Art Mitsue Yamasaki ( Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle ) is on board as director, with Kimiko Ueno ( The Royal Tutor ) providing the scripts and Kayoko Ishikawa ( Sarazanmai ) serving as one of the chief animation directors and adapting Yoshiteru Tsujino's original character designs. Zenshu will feature the music of Yukari Hashimoto.

The official X (formerly Twitter) for Japanese publisher To Books announced today that the upcoming new season of the Ascendance of a Bookworm TV anime is set to premiere in 2026. The news will also be revealed on the wrap-around band of the upcoming third short-story collection book of the novel series to be available in Japan on December 10, 2024. The obi also tells that the total number of copies of the series printed has surpassed 11 million. Related: Wit Studio to Adapt Ascendance of a Bookworm Light Novel's 3rd Part in New Anime Miya Kazuki's isekai fantasy light novel series Ascendance of a Bookworm has released 33 volumes of its main series, one volume of its spin-off series, and two volumes of short story collection from To Books since 2015. The novel's anime adaptation has so far aired for three seasons from 2019 to 2022. Production of a new season was announced just one year ago.

An extremely popular slime isekai series thrives in Japan but has not made as big a splash with international audiences. While That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has landed at #1 for manga sales in its home country, it has been bested worldwide by other sports, mystery and isekai franchises.

PR Times recently revealed the top-selling books in 2024 based on sales data provided by digital retailer BookWalker (formed by parent company Kadokawa). As of Aug. 6, 2024, the top 10 series listed below are the top-selling books on the popular e-book service. Although That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime dominated the Japanese sales chart, it failed to rank at all in the top 10 for international readers. The top 10 listings provided by PR Times and BookWalker, based on four regions where the e-book retailer operates, can be viewed below. As of Aug. 6, 2024, the sales are tallied for series with 30 or more...

Spy x Family is one of the biggest anime TV shows.

The Japanese TV series, based on the manga series of the same name by Tatsuya Endo, has aired two seasons thus far, as well as a 2023 feature film Spy x Family Code: White.

Here’s a plot summary, via Crunchyroll: “World peace is at stake and secret agent Twilight must undergo his most difficult mission yet—pretend to be a family man. Posing as a loving husband and father, he’ll infiltrate an elite school to get close to a high-profile politician. He has the perfect cover, except his wife’s a deadly assassin and neither knows each other’s identity. But someone does, his adopted daughter who’s a telepath!”

Now, fans are eager to know if a third season is coming.

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Spy X Family Season 3 is officially in the works.

Isekai is one of the most popular and oversaturated genres anime has ever seen. Many isekai, such as Re:Zero or Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, follow the standard blueprint of a character being transported to another world, often filled with magic, mythical creatures, knights and a medieval setting. However, not all series follow this blueprint.

Some shows take a unique perspective on the isekai genre away from the fantasy world. From futuristic dystopias to modern-day Japan, anime like Ya Boy Kongming! and Ascendance of a Bookworm offer a twist on the isekai genre and prove that a journey to another world can be just as thrilling without dragons and sorcery.

Even the Devil Has to Clock-In in The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Satan Is Working Hard for That Promotion

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Japanese anime production company Genco -- responsible for producing one of the most beloved mecha anime franchises of all time, Mobile Police Patlabor -- will open its merchandise to fans globally through its newly revamped international online store.

Via a press release, Genco Inc. has announced that The Beenos Group's popular e-commerce service Buyee will handle international sales of its new online store, Genco Shop. The move will allow fans worldwide to order goods from Genco's animated productions, including one of the most iconic mecha series out there, Patlabor. This follows the recent announcement that Buyee will also handle overseas deliveries for one of Japan's biggest marketplaces, Mercari. Readers can check out some of Genco Shop's current goods and more information below.

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Get ready to meet (your) Fate. The English dub of Berserk of Gluttony comes to Crunchyroll with weekly episodes from Wednesday, July 31 ! Here's the cast and crew for Episode 1: Berserk of Gluttony English Dub Cast Fate voiced by Garret Storms Greed voiced by Chris Gardner Roxy voiced by Emily Hornsby Rafale voiced by Landon McDonald Hado voiced by Chris Rager Memil voiced by Emily Ernst Kasim voiced by Matthew Elkins Sahara voiced by Hollis Beck Bartender voiced by Matt Thurston Berserk of Gluttony English Dub Crew Voice Director: Jeremy Inman Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Jessica Sluys Mixer: Neal Malley Engineer: Zachary Davis Related: Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World? English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date Key Art Related: Crunchyroll Summer 2024 Dubs Include Tower of God Season 2 and More Based on the light novels by Ichika Isshiki and Fame, Berserk of Gluttony is directed by Tetsuya Yanagisawa ( Orient ) at studio Acgt,...

Quick Links What Are Swordsmanship Styles In Mushoku Tensei? Which Is The Strongest Swordstyle In The Anime? How Many Swordstyles Are In Mushoku Tensei?

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is a distinct name in the isekai genre. The epic story of a typical nobody reincarnated in a fantasy world as an infant with great magical potential seems like a repetition. However, several aspects of this much-loved isekai story are considered exceptional and well-crafted. One thing that makes Mushoku Tensei stand out is its intricately constructed lore that goes beyond the simplicity of mere magical spells and mages.

Rudeuss world is complicated, and a sophisticated power system has constructed a multifaced world with great detail. One of the most defining elements of the animes fantasy world is the swordsmanship styles and techniques. Heres everything to know about these intricate fighting styles and combat systems.

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Fantasy Manga Clevatess Inspires Anime Adaptation: Release Date Predictions Explored - Main Image

The heroes will unite against the lord of the magical beasts, as the release date of the Clevatess anime adaptation is coming soon.

Ahead of the fantasy anime’s release date announcement, more information, including details about the cast and staff, has been revealed.

Yuji Iwahara's Clevatess Manga Set for Epic Fantasy Anime Debut

Clevatess: The King of Magical Beasts, the Baby, and the Corpse Hero, or simply Clevatess, is a dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Yuji Iwahara.

The series is getting an anime adaptation, as announced by Kadokawa, but there’s no word on its release date yet.

Kadokawa also unveiled the anime’s first promotional video, which reveals the main cast and staff of the Clevatess anime adaptation.

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Romance stories at their best ensure that the audience fall in love with the characters as much as the characters do with each other. If there isn't something appealing about one or both, then there isn't a need to see them succeed as a couple. The most skilled creators understand this. Suu Morishita is the pen name of a duo whose works include “Shortcake Cake” and “Like a Butterfly” that whilst maybe not the most well-known, enjoy much critical acclaim. “A Sign of Affection” (2024) is their current work, published in noted Shojo manga magazine Dessert, and their biggest hit yet with several award nominations and high ranks in opinion polls as well as a stage musical. The anime adaptation by Ajia-do Animation Works aired this year and is exactly what I would classify as the best kind of romance with characters you can't help but enjoy spending time with.

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In recent years, the world of anime has found a new stage to captivate audiences: live stage adaptations. While series like Kabuchiko Sherlock and Odd Taxi receive grounded stage plays, Spirited Away: Live on Stage set the bar high for musical adaptations of anime projects.

With the upcoming Attack on Titan musical set to make its debut in New York City, it's clear that the potential for these adaptations isn't going to stop anytime soon. Whether it's more epic titles like Ascendance of a Bookworm or smaller stories like Princess Jellyfish, there are plenty of anime hits that offer the musical medium a compelling blend of emotional depth, visual spectacle, and thematic resonance.

Frieren: Beyond Journeys End Would Be a Beautiful Story Anywhere

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One of the most popular sources for anime adaptations today is the website Shousetsuka ni Naru, translated as “Let’s Become a Novelist.” Anybody may publish their work there for free. Stories that win a devoted readership are scouted to become light novels and anime series. These include isekai titles like Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation , Ascendance of a Bookworm and My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! But there are also court mysteries ( The Apothecary Diaries ), romance ( My Happy Marriage ) and self-contained novels ( I Want to Eat Your Pancreas ). China and Korea have their own vibrant web fiction scenes. Stories published on sites like Qidan and KakaoPage have been adapted into comics, television series and even Japanese anime. What you may not know, though, is that there is a growing English language web fiction community. It does not yet compare in scale or prestige to its counterparts in East Asia.

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Koji Shinasaka's mahjong-themed manga Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku announced today that it is set to premiere in Japan in October 2024. Additionally, the anime's three main voice cast members have been revealed as below: Kei played by Kohsuke Tanabe (Alvan in I Shall Survive Using Potions! ) — A high school student, known as "K of the Ice," earns money as a substitute mahjong player while pursuing academics. He has an exceptional memory and a theoretical playstyle. Amina played by Fairouz Ai (Manatsu Natsuumi/Cure Summer in Tropical-Rouge! Precure ) — A girl from a foreign country who was taken to the underworld, leaving her without any official records or nationality. After meeting Kei, she ends up living with him. Doujima played by Shunsuke Takeuchi (Alexander Yamato in King Of Prism ) — A skilled mahjong player in the underworld with exceptional intuition and luck.

Girls' Fist!!!! Gt , the manga branch of the Girls' Fist!!!! media mix project, is getting animated! Starting today, the project's official YouTube channel will air a 13-episode short anime. The girls' rock band-themed project was launched in June 2018 with the first manga Girls' Fist!!!! illustrated by Bomi, based on an original story by Kiurian. The story is set in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, and centers on four high school girls who form a band to fulfill their dream of performing on stage at a music festival. The first manga was serialized in Kadokawa's Monthly DenPure Comic (a bonus booklet for Dengeki PlayStation magazine) and released two tankobon volumes. The second series, Girls' Fist!!!! Gt (illustrated by Najimi), has been serialized in Dengeki Twitter Magazine. Related: High School Girls Rock Out in Mixed-media Project Girls' Fist!!!! New Mv "Sayonara My Loneliness" The members of the project's South Matsumoto High Punk Rock Society,...

Netflix isekai anime offer a fresh twist on traditional genre tropes, with unique world-building and character dynamics. Series like Overlord and High-Rise Invasion provide exciting adventures, while Uncle From Another World adds comedic charm. 3.Explore classic isekai like InuYasha, or heartwarming tales like A Lull in the Sea to experience the genre's diversity.

With the high turn-over rates for the many shows on Netflix, especially anime, it’s about time to reconsider the best of the isekai genre that the platform has to offer. Many popular shows have left the Netflix catalogue, such as Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, The Devil is a Part-timer, and No Game No Life. What is left behind are hidden gems and unexpected entries that stretch, or even overturn the definition of an isekai.

The word isekai in Japanese directly translates to "another world", conjuring images of fantasy, new landscapes, and endless possibilities for redemption.

The upcoming Bartender Glass of God anime has poured out a ton of new information tonight about the new adaptation of the manga series written by Araki Joh and illustrated by Kenji Nagatomo. Served up on the counter is a brand new trailer announcing and previewing the opening and ending themes, a new key visual and revealing that the series will begin on April 3. The opening theme song “Maho no Jutan” will be performed by viral sensation Takaya Kawasaki, with the ending theme song “Spica” sung by Mone Kamishiraishi. Related: Bartender Glass of God Anime Mixes Up a Manhattan With New Cast Member The TV anime Bartender Glass of God is set to premiere in Japan on April 3, 2024, and will also be streamed on Crunchyroll as it airs for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis. The anime is directed by...

With only one month until the sweet taste of the Bartender Glass of God TV anime graces screens worldwide, the series mixed up a Manhattan and showed off a brand new visual character and cocktail visual. The new visual introduced Ryuichi Kuzuhara, who will be voicing him in the upcoming series and Kuzuhara’s character design sheet. Ryuichi Kuzuhara voiced by Naoya Uchida (Madara Uchiha in Naruto ) Related: Bartender Glass of God Anime Goes Old Fashioned, Adds to Cast in New Visual The TV anime Bartender Glass of God is set to premiere in Japan in April 2024, and will also be streamed on Crunchyroll as it airs for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis. The anime is directed by Ryoichi Kuraya ( Tsugumomo ) at Liber Inc. with series composition written by Mariko Kunisawa ( Ascendance of a Bookworm ) and character designs drawn by Yoichi Ueda ( Gangsta.

A new "Character and Cocktails" visual is here for the Bartender Glass of God anime, this time serving up some real experience and a classic drink with the help of Kitakata. The character who now runs the North Wind bar in Kabukicho will be voiced by Hiroki Tochi (Heiter in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ), and he's featured alongside the timeless Old Fashioned cocktail in the visual below.  You can also see Kitakata's character setting at the top of the article.  Related: Bartender Glass of God Anime Visual Prepares a Mojito with Yuri Kinjo The TV anime  Bartender Glass of God  is set to premiere in Japan in April 2024, and will also be streamed on Crunchyroll as it airs for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis. The anime is directed by Ryoichi Kuraya ( Tsugumomo ) at Liber Inc. with series composition written...

The Bartender Glass of God anime continues its "Character and Cocktails" visuals with a fifth entry, once again pairing a character from the series with a cocktail. Hey, it's right there in the name, isn't it? This one has Yuri Kinjo—voiced in the anime by Ryoko Shiraishi (Hayate Ayasaki in Hayate the Combat Butler )—attempting to make a Mojito, and even though she's only been a bartender for three years, it looks like she's doing a bang-up job of it. Bartender Glass of God Yuri Kinjo Visual Related: Bartender Glass of God TV Anime Serves up New Cocktail in Latest Character Visual The TV anime Bartender Glass of God is set to premiere in Japan in April 2024, and will also be streamed on Crunchyroll as it airs for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis. The anime is directed by...

Sword Art Online is considered a forerunner in the isekai genre, with its high stakes and relatable characters. Ni no Kuni explores the RPG-isekai relationship through parallel worlds, but falls short in character development and narrative structure. Lookism challenges the common interpretation of isekai by exploring social expectation and vanity, showing that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

With the high turn-over rates for the many shows on Netflix, especially anime, it’s about time to reconsider the best of the isekai genre that the platform has to offer. Many popular shows have left the Netflix catalogue, such as Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, The Devil is a Part-timer, Overlord, No Game No Life, Konosuba, and more. What is left behind are hidden gems and unexpected entries that stretch, or even overturn the definition of an isekai.

The word isekai in Japanese directly translates to "another world", conjuring images of fantasy,...

Japanese e-book store Book☆Walker Global unveiled its annual eBook download ranking on Dec 12, 2023, and the year 2023 saw a dominance in the isekai genre. The ranking is based on eBook downloads from Nov 1, 2022, to Oct 31, 2023, on the global store.

Topping the charts at number one is the light novel series Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation. The series experienced a surge in popularity following the release of its second season in Summer 2023. Notably, the Nanashi’s rom-com manga Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro stands out as the only manga series in the overall top ten.

Top 10 Best Selling titles on the platform (including both manga and light novel) are as follows:

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel) So I’m a Spider, So What? (Light Novel) Ascendance of a Bookworm (Light Novel) That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Light Novel) Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro (Manga) Trapped...

Book☆Walker Global has announced its annual eBook download ranking, and isekai continues to reign supreme! First place goes to the light novel series Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, which grew more in popularity with the release of its second anime season in Summer 2023. So I’m a Spider, So What? at No. 2 and Ascendance of a Bookworm at No. 3 are following closely behind and are also light novel series that benefited from their successful anime adaptations. Standing out amidst […]

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Anime with ridiculously long titles charm fans with their quirky and overly-descriptive names, adding to the enjoyment of the series. KochiKame holds the Guinness World Record for the most volumes published for a single manga series, and its long title reflects its longevity and uniqueness. Ascendance of a Bookworm, Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon, and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War are examples of anime with long titles that capture the essence of their stories and appeal to fans.

Most anime fans have heard of an anime with a ridiculously long title. Many light novels — a versatile genre of literature popular in Japan — are often cited for starting the long title trend, and with many of them having been adapted to anime, the trend has bled into a new medium.

These series are typically abbreviated by their fans to save time, but their original, overly-descriptive titles are a quirky charm...

A Sign of Affection has released its first official anime teaser video, along with new details about its staff and cast.

Mainichi (Mbs) Broadcasting featured the trailer on its official YouTube Channel. Studio Aijado's upcoming series will adapt Suu Morishita's titular manga series, which revolves around a deaf college student named Yuki Itose and her budding romance with Itsuomi Nagi, a kindly upperclassman who, unlike most, acts naturally around Yuki. As detailed on Anime News Network, A Sign of Affection will have its broadcast debut on Tokyo Mx and Mbs in January 2024. Viewers in the U.S. will also have the opportunity to attend the series' North American premiere at Anime NYC 2023, which starts on Nov. 17 and ends on Nov. 19. Crunchyroll will stream the series following its Japanese premiere.

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Sweet Reincarnation is an anime being simulcast by Crunchyroll for Summer 2023. It follows Pastry Mille Morteln, a famous dessert chef who dies in a freak candy-related accident and gets reincarnated as the son of a minor lord in another world. Pastry's dream is to build a land of sweets, but his village is small, his family is poor, and ingredients for desserts are few and far between.

Fans of Ascendance of a Bookworm will sympathize with Pastry, as his struggles to obtain ingredients and equipment feel very similar to Myne's quest to create books from scratch. With seven episodes released so far, fans who tuned in hoping to see an anime about decadent desserts are starting to wonder: Where are the actual sweets in Sweet Reincarnation?

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Sweet Reincarnation Is Low on Sweets

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Every so often, the perfect iyashikei manga comes along that is equal parts cozy, dreamy, and entertaining. Book lovers and fans of comforting manga need look no further than The Savior's Book Café Story in Another World by Kyouka Izumi to find their next favorite read.

Any fan that read Ascendance of a Bookworm and wanted more book-related content will not be disappointed with The Savior's Book Café. It follows Tsukina Mizumori, an office worker in her thirties who travels to another world and opens a quiet book café in the middle of the forest. Its charming setting and sweet storyline makes The Savior's Book Café one of the coziest isekai manga ever created.

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The Savior’s Book Café Is Every Book Lover’s Dream

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Cozy fantasy anime, such as Ascendance of a Bookworm and Hakumei and Mikochi, focuses on world-building, character development, and relationships rather than action. Cozy fantasy takes elements from slice-of-life and iyashikei genres, providing a sense of "healing" and escapism with its gentle and heartwarming stories. Key elements of cozy fantasy include idyllic, historical settings, the pursuit of slow activities, and heartwarming storytelling that provides viewers with a sense of support and comfort.

While action-packed anime like Demon Slayer, One Piece, and Jujutsu Kaisen still rule the day, a slower, softer genre has been capturing the hearts of anime fans as of late. Cozy fantasy anime like Ascendance of a Bookworm and Hakumei and Mikochi focus less on action and more on world-building, character development, and relationships. Cozy fantasy has iyashikei elements, a subgenre of slice-of-life anime and manga that focuses on "healing." Cozy fantasy anime is perfect for anyone who...

The Irregular at Magic High School is receiving a sequel anime.

The new series is expected to premiere sometime next year, and a short teaser trailer has dropped to tide fans over in the interim. Three members of the original series' voice cast are returning to work on The Irregular at Magic High School sequel; Saori Hayami (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?) will once again play Miyuki Shiba alongside Yūichi Nakamura (Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-) as Tatsuya Shiba and Kiyono Yasuno (Ascendance of a Bookworm) as Minami Sakurai.

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Moreover, 8-Bit, which replaced Madhouse as the animation studio for the original The Irregular at Magic High School anime's second season, will produce the sequel. Jimmy Stone (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond) will...

Kyojuro Rengoku's fiery personality has come to life in an incredible Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba cosplay.

Shared on Reddit by NipahDUBS, who describes themselves as "just another cosplayer," the Flame Hashira cosplay perfectly recreates the fan-favorite character's design, including his spiky blonde-and-red hair and multicolored haori. One of the images shows him wielding a blazing sword with blood dripping into his eye, while the other sees Rengoku ready to chow down on some noodles. NipahDUBS has also created equally impressive cosplay for other prominent anime icons like Itadori from Jujutsu Kaisen and Kishibe from Chainsaw Man.

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My Rengoku cosplay from Demon Slayer [NipahDUBS] by u/Nipahdubs in cosplay

Rengoku isn't the only Hashira who has inspired impressive cosplay recently. Notably, a talented fan on Instagram shared their take on the Love Hashira, Mitsuri Kanroji. The video...

Dr. Stone depicts the story of the young scientific genius, Senku Ishigami, as he goes about restarting the scientific age of humanity after human civilization mysteriously came to a stop when humans were all petrified over 3,700 thousand years ago. After reawakening to a new mysterious world, Senku first tried to understand his new surroundings before using science to aid his everyday life.

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After enough time, Senku was able to uncover a way to undo the petrification, and he used this to free his friends, Taiju and Yuzuriha. These three then went on to establish the Kingdom of Science, a group determined to take humanity back to its glorious, scientific heights. Dr. Stone handles science well to make an interesting premise to work with and, with its interesting main cast, it is one of the anime of the season.

Update on May 16th,...

Crunchyroll is preparing for their fourth annual Anime Awards with a non-stop anime marathon kicking off today (!) and running through February 14th on both Facebook and Twitch. The marathon will run for 24 hours a day during the week leading up to the Anime Awards on February 15th. That's a lotta anime! Fans can catch the following shows during the marathon: Mob Psycho 100 II, Sarazanmai, The Rising of the Shield Hero, given, Ascendance of a Bookworm, My Roommate Is a Cat, Konosuba -God’s Blessing on this wonderful world!, Katana Maidens ~ Mini Toji, Girly Air Force, Hakata …...