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Anime piracy has been a persistent issue for years with popular Shonen Jump series, but a new report highlights just how widespread the problem has become in 2024. With the rise of streaming services and increasing subscription costs, many fans are turning to illegal sites to watch their favorite series. Despite the industry's efforts to curb piracy, it continues to thrive, affecting both anime studios and legal streaming platforms. The latest data reveals that multiple anime series rank among the most pirated TV shows of the year, underscoring how deeply ingrained this issue has become.

The list of the most pirated shows in 2024, from plagiarismtoday.com, includes major anime titles like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3, My Hero Academia season 7, and Solo Leveling season 1. These popular series, alongside others like Dandadan and Blue Lock season 2, are competing with Western hits such as House of the Dragon and...

Newly revealed artwork for Dragon Ball Super has re-confirmed Broly's Legendary Super Saiyan status. The fan-favorite character is pictured with Goku, Vegeta, Gohan and Piccolo for Volume 24 of Dragon Ball Super.

The official Dragon Ball website revealed the upcoming volume art of the Dragon Ball Super manga, formerly written by the late Akira Toriyama and illustrated by Toyotarou. It was revealed during a livestream for Japan's Dragon Ball Super Divers trading arcade card game. Among the announcements of new game updates, the cover art for Dragon Ball Super Volume 24 was revealed for its April 4, 2025, release date in Japan.

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The original creator of a fan-favorite isekai series has delivered something of a reality check to his fans and critics. Rifujin na Magonot, the author behind the Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation light novels, on which the hit anime is based, recently took to social media for the unfiltered message.

"I'm happy when I receive praise, sad when I receive criticism, and hurt when I receive slander or abuse, but no matter what people say, I'll write what I want to write, so nothing will change," said Rifujin na Magonot in a clear declaration of creative autonomy, adding, "I write what I like, how I like it, so don't get that wrong. Love comes first, people second. You guys are always last. Sorry."

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Hidive, one of North America's fastest-growing anime streaming services, has excellent news for fans of action-packed historical fantasies. Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho will premiere exclusively on Hidive in the upcoming spring 2025 simulcast season.

Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho is a promising supernatural action anime based on the popular light novel series by author Motoo Nakanishi, artist Tamaki and publisher Futabasha. The anime adaptation will launch Hidive’s highly anticipated spring 2025 lineup with a one-hour premiere on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 8.30 a.m. Et. Following the 60-minute series debut, a new 30-minute episode of Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho will premiere every Monday at 11 a.m. Et.

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In the manga and light novel business, where sales success usually means creative compromise, standing firm on artistic integrity is a rarity. Most writers are forced to prioritize market trends and fan expectations over their personal vision.

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation by Rifujin na Magonote. | Credit: Studio Bind

However, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation author Rifujin na Magonote is defying this norm. In a recent social media post on X, he firmly said that he refuses to compromise to outside pressures and wants to stick to writing the story he wants to tell, regardless of sales fluctuations or fan reactions.

Rifujin na Magonote’s creative philosophy: A testament to uncompromising storytelling

Rifujin na Magonote has more than made it evident that outside thoughts, whether praise, criticism, or outright hate won’t be dictating his narrative.

Rudeus Greyrat from Mushoku Tensei. | Credit: Studio Bind

In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, he openly discussed this philosophy,...

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation author Rifujin na Magonote has made it clear that external opinions—whether praise, criticism, or outright hate—won’t change the way he writes.

In a recent post on X, the author reaffirmed his stance on creative vision, emphasizing that his passion for storytelling comes before catering to an audience.

“I’m happy when I receive praise, sad when I’m criticized, and hurt when I’m subjected to slander or abusive language. But no matter what people say, I’ll still write what I want to write, so nothing changes,” he stated.

称賛を受けたら嬉しいし、批判されたら悲しいし、誹謗中傷や罵詈雑言を受けたら傷付くけど、別に何を言われても書きたいものは書くから、変わらんのよ

— 理不尽な孫の手 (@Magote_rihujin) February 28, 2025

While he acknowledged the importance of readers in making his work public, he stressed that their role comes after his own passion.

“If no one were to see it, there’d be no point in making it public, so I do put in the...

In a recent interview during IGN Fan Fest, author TurtleMe revealed that Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation served as a key inspiration for his own series, The Beginning After The End.

Speaking about the journey behind The Beginning After The End, TurtleMe explained that he was drawn to Japanese light novels featuring reincarnation themes, a genre that was still relatively niche when he began writing a decade ago.

“There’s been a lot of stories that had this sort of uh theme into it where you know reincarnation the whole isekai genre that’s so popular right now. 10 years ago when I started writing it wasn’t as popular and there was a couple of like light novels in Japan that I was reading that kind of inspired me like oh this is really cool.” he stated, noting the lack of English-language stories exploring similar concepts at the time.

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New data has revealed the most pirated TV series of 2024, as anime all streamed by the popular streaming service Crunchyroll -- including the likes of Solo Leveling, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Dandadan and more -- dominate the list.

Via Plagiairism Today, Variety reported on data analytics company Muso's new data drop on 2024's top 10 most pirated TV series, which were heavily dominated by Japanese anime titles. Crunchyroll exclusively licensed all these anime titles except for Dandadan Season 1, which it streamed alongside Netflix. The unfortunate honor of most pirated TV series went to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensura) Season 3, followed by My Hero Academia Season 7 and Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2. Readers can check out the top 10 most pirated TV series below.

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2012 was a big year for isekai stories. Tappei Nagatsuki’s Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- series began serialization in April via the Shosetsuka ni Narou (Let’s Become a Novelist) platform. The Sword Art Online anime premiered in July. These popular projects (as well as others like Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ) spread awareness of the growing genre across anime and manga fandom. What is less known, though, is that one of the most beloved isekai works of 2012 was a computer game. Zakuzaku Actors starts unassumingly. Delichi and her mother Rosemary are interdimensional refugees, or “Hagure.” They live in a world of summoners where folks from other realms are treated like second-class citizens. Thankfully Delichi has the powerful Pandora’s Key, allowing her to travel all over the world. So she and Rosemary go on a quest to recruit allies for their Hagure Kingdom. The game then proceeds like...

Episode 7 of the Sakamoto Days anime is next on the horizon, and with it comes some fresh cast additions. The latest actors to join the cast are Nobuhiko Okamoto (Katsuki Bakugo in My Hero Academia ) and Kazuyuki Okitsu (Luke Notos Greyrat in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ), who will voice Natsuki Seba and Kashima, respectively. You can see their character designs below. Natsuki Seba Kashima The official Tms YouTube channel also shared a preview for the episode, which is titled "Jurassic Yaro" ("Jurassic Guy"). Related: Sakamoto Days Anime Adds Yasuhiro Mamiya and Yumi Uchiyama to Cast Shueisha publishes the original Sakamoto Days manga by Yuto Suzuki in their Weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine. Viz Media also publishes an English-language version of the series. Masaki Watanabe directs the TV anime at animation studio Tms Entertainment. with series composition by Taku Kishimoto ( Blue Lock ) and character designs by Yo Moriyama ( Megalobox director). Viz...

Not every anime needs to speed-run its ending and never give its audience a break to really soak in the story. Sometimes, it's a much more enjoyable experience when an anime takes its time to flesh-out its characters, world, and story. A slow burn story might turn some potential fans away that prefer a more speedy plot, but a lot of nuance can be lost if the plot is running at breakneck speed.

Anime that takes the time to appreciate the finer details at a slower pace can offer an escape and balance the plot with a lot of characterization and even world-building. Not every anime needs to be told at a slow pace, however, but those that offer a wholly different experience than typical shōnen or seasonal series such as a slice-of-life. Ultimately, pacing dictates everything and there are a particular few anime that have told unforgettable stories without sacrificing time.

As announced late last year , the 2018 anime adaptation of Grand Blue Dreaming will be returning for a second season! While an official release date announcement is still on the horizon, we do have news about three new cast members joining the team for the upcoming season. The new cast members were revealed on today's Grand Blue Friday Radio broadcast, and include: Sakurako Busujima voiced by Aya Yamane (Secelia Dote in Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury ) Shiori Kitahara voiced by Sumire Morohoshi (Juliette in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ) Naomi Otoya voiced by Yoshino Aoyama Sakurako Busujima Shiori Kitahara Naomi Otoya Related: Grand Blue Dreaming Anime Season 2 Announced Shinji Takamatsu ( Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto ) returns to direct the second season of Grand Blue Dreaming at studios Zero-g and Liber, with character designs and chief animation direction by Hideoki Kusama and music by Yukari Hashimoto ( Senpai is an Otokonoko ). The...

English dubs have always been a subject for debate among the anime community, as bad voice acting can often affect the quality of a series (fans shudder at the mention of 4Kids' rendition of One Piece). And for those who prefer to watch their shows in English, an anime's watchability largely hinges on the performance of the cast chosen to translate the heart and soul of the story.

With better scripts, the rise of a new generation of talents, and veteran voice actors honing their skills, the stigma against dubbed anime is slowly disappearing. More efforts have been put into enhancing the quality of dubs, and thus, they have improved significantly in recent years. This past year has been one full of English dubs that not only contributed to expanding their anime's audience to the West but also rivaled the talents of the series' original cast.

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Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey- hits the road this spring! The first full-length trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation reveals a release window, a taste of the opening theme song and two new cast members. Check out the new trailer below, featuring a sample of opening theme "Tabishiyo! don't you?" by voice actor duo harmoe: Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey- Related: Skip and Loafer Manga Launches Noto Earthquake Reconstruction Support Project The show's ending theme will be "bookmarks," composed by Sizuk ( The Idolm@Ster Cinderella Girls ) and performed by utaite Harucha. Additionally, the trailer introduces two new cast members. Satomi Sato (Mizuki Shibata in The Irregular at Magic High School ) will play Fuyune Kojiya, and Yoko Hikasa (Arthur Pencilgon in Shangri-La Frontier ) will appear as Riri Tenkubashi. Fuyune Kojiya Riri Tenkubashi Related: Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Anime Premieres in April 2025 Masaharu Watanabe ( Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ) directs Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey-,...

Isekai is one of the finest themes to emerge from the fantasy genre that has long ruled the hearts of all fans. The Isekai anime genre shines with its unique narratives, intricately crafted worlds, lovable characters, and so much more.

Within this landscape, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation stands tall as one of the prime examples. Though it’s only been around for a short time, it’s already become one of the best titles in the subgenre. The anime follows Rudeus Greyrat, a young man who’s been reborn after suffering a miserable death in his past life.

Mushoku Tensei Season 1 poster | Credits: Studio Bind

In addition to its captivating plot and engaging characters, the anime is also widely known for its provocative content, which has become a standout feature. Interestingly, Rifujin na Magonote, the author of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, shared their thoughts on sexual content and its increasing prominence in the series.

Solo Leveling was one of the biggest anime of 2024, with voice actor Taito Ban gaining massive popularity in the role of Sung Jinwoo. Now, he's joining a new 2025 anime that's likely to become the upcoming year's biggest sci-fi romance.

The cast and first trailer have been revealed for Kowloon Generic Romance, based on the revered manga of the same name. The manga is also receiving a live-action movie in the same year, making 2025 the year that the franchise truly hits the mainstream. With voice talent such as Taito Ban involved, the anime adaptation is sure to make waves among both anime viewers in general and perhaps Solo Leveling fans more specifically.

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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.

This week on The Anime Effect: We go all-in on the anime you need to be watching this winter ! Leah and Alex go in-depth on what's new this season, what is continuing and what they're most excited to watch. In our audio-only episode we fill you in on the latest news in the anime world, including the first movie in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy getting a release date, a symphonic experience based on Naruto coming to the U.S., and more! Episode 44 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 44 Summary In this week's audio-only episode, Leah is joined by Alex to discuss Solo Leveling snagging an Astra Award and a new Gundam anime announcement,...

For those readers that are on TikTok and love to watch anime fan edits, you’ve probably heard Rj Pasin’s music before. His solo work combines biting guitars with electronic elements, and his unique stylings have caught the ears of acts like the Plain White T’s, (who asked him to do an official remix of “ Hey There Delilah ”) to Polyphia, to Bring Me the Horizon. With his supernatural ability to add to anything his music touches, it makes sense that part of his powers come from his love of anime. I spoke with Rj about shonen and what it’s like to hear his music in fan edits. Can you tell me a little about your anime journey? How it started and where you are now? Rj Pasin: Anime and manga was something I got big into in middle school, starting with series like Death Note . My first...

The anime community is buzzing with excitement, as The Beginning After the End, a.k.a, Tbate recently announced its anime adaptation for a 2025 release window. Following the immense success of Solo Leveling and Tower of God, The Beginning After the End is poised to break multiple records and elevate Korean manhwas to global fame.

Arthur from The Beginning After the End manhwa | Credits: Tapas

Though Tbate has achieved remarkable success, the manhwa has suffered countless delays, and readers are thirsty for some sword and sorcery adventures. The author of Tbate created the series as a personal escape from his day job, never imagining it would rise to global fame.

Amidst the hype and high expectations, Tbate faces the daunting challenge of meeting manhwa readers’ standards, with the author candidly admitting he had to temper his ambitions after realizing the immense difficulty of the task.

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The 8 Best Ecchi Anime of 2024 that Titillated Fans - Main Image

"Ecchi" is a well-known term among anime fans, as it's a genre that blends humor, romance, and playful, titillating content often found in widely recognized shows. So far, 2024 has seen titles that have proven entertaining not just for their fanservice, but for their engaging plots and characters as well.

For both long-time fans and newcomers to the genre, 2024 has brought several memorable shows. If you're looking to catch up or revisit your favorites, here are the best ecchi anime you shouldn’t miss!

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2

The popular isekai Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation follows the story of Rudeus Greyrat, a man who dies and is reincarnated in another world, retaining the memories of his past life. Now in the body of a child, the 34-year-old often experiences adult thoughts and desires, especially about the women around him,...

The official website and accounts for the previously announced Clevatess anime today revealed a planned 2025 release, a key visual and the addition of Saya Aizawa (Norn in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ) to the cast as baby Luna, joining Haruka Shiraishi as Alicia, Mutsumi Tamura as Clen and Yuichi Nakamura as Clevatess. Clevatess Key Visual Related: Yuji Iwahara’s Fantastical Clevatess Manga Gets TV Anime Based on the manga by Yuji Iwahara ( Dimension W ), Kiyotaka Taguchi directs the Clevatess anime at studio Lay-duce, with series composition by Keigo Koyanagi ( The Rising of the Shield Hero ), character designs by Soichiro Sako ( Buddy Daddies ) and music by Nobuaki Nobusawa ( Steins;Gate 0 ). The story follows the titular Demon King who is being hunted by 13 heroes, including Alicia, who has dreamt of being a hero since she was a kid. After trying to slay the Demon King, the heroes cause more issues for the human races,...

The dazzling main heroine from Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World continues to shine as brightly as the sun itself in a new and impressive guest illustration by the artist behind the Oshi no Ko anime series.

The official Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World social media account on X (formerly Twitter) shared the new piece of artwork as part of its its collaboration series for Season 3. Illustration #4 comes from Kanna Hirayama, the character designer for the Oshi no Ko anime TV series. Its a breathtaking image of Emilia smiling majestically at the viewer that faithfully captures the character's natural beauty.

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Anticipation is at an all-time high, with fans eagerly awaiting the arrival of a next-level isekai series set for a 2025 debut. The Beginning After the End has been entertaining the fans for over 6 years and now the adaptation news has taken over the internet, exciting several manhwa enthusiasts worldwide.

Arthur from The Beginning After the End manhwa Season 6 | Credits: Tapas

Sadly, the manhwa has suffered countless delays, and readers are thirsty for some sword and sorcery adventures. Amidst the hype and high expectations, Tbate must tackle several challenges to meet every manhwa reader’s expectations and solidify its place as a standout in the isekai genre.

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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation fans have something special to look forward to this month, with the fan-favorite isekai franchise getting a new English release courtesy of official publisher Seven Seas Entertainment.

Seven Seas Entertainment recently announced that a new audiobook is set to hit the market this November. This audio novel will be released on Nov. 21, 2024, in English through the company's Siren audiobook imprint. The script/content for the audiobook is written by author Rifujin na Magonote, who has a long history of novel writing. The book is narrated by Cliff Kurt, a voice actor who works primarily on audio for books and has previously also voiced more in the same series for Mushoku Tensei. The Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation -- Recollections collection will feature 32 short stories set during the Mushoku Tensei novels one through 10. Also featured will be a brand-new short story exclusive to this collection, an illustration gallery in color,...

This week's slate of announcements came through for Seven Seas Entertainment, and the batch includes a new Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation audiobook. An audio adaptation of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Recollections —which follows the early adventures of characters from the series—is set to launch on November 21, 2024. Check out more on that and other upcoming titles in the lineup below. Contrast by Itz July 2025 Synopsis: Kanata is a handsome young man who can’t help but be the center of attention, even when his mind is miles away. Akira is the perfect student who barely talks to anyone. They don’t know each other’s classes or even their names, but they can’t forget each other’s faces. One day, these two happen to meet on a stairwell near the rooftop. From then on, that roof becomes their secret rendezvous spot. Slowly they discover that while they might...

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.

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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation season one left big shoes to fill for its successive season. Rudeus' journey in the first season was action-packed and fraught with emotion, but the second season took a more relaxed approach. Viewers may have expected the same level of action and intrigue, but season two had a different tone and style leaving certain audience members let down in comparison to what they'd come to expect.

Some of Mushoku Tensei's strongest suits were left behind in favor of a new style that strayed away from the original vision that received so much positive attention in the first place. The second season showed flaws in both storytelling and technical aspects that can be hard for many people to look past when trying to appreciate the moments of brilliance that are still present in the series. From issues with pacing, characters, plot, and animation, Mushoku Tensei season two...

The anime community is buzzing with excitement, as one of the most anticipated isekai series is set to make its debut in 2025. The Beginning After the End arguably ranks among the most popular Korean manhwa, boasting a massive following that has eagerly awaited adaptation news for years.

The Beginning After The End. [Credit: Tapas]

Following the immense success of Solo Leveling and Tower of God, the Korean manhwa series has sparked significant buzz online and now The Beginning After the End is poised to break multiple records and elevate Korean manhwas to global fame. The exact release date is still unconfirmed, though the official account is expected to reveal it a few months before the premiere.

Besides the thrilling trailer and The Beginning After the End’s release window, the production team remains secretive about the anime, keeping fans anticipating. Unfortunately, manhwa readers shouldn’t get their hopes up too much, as...

Shonen Jump's latest hit anime, Dandadan, features a "gruff" yet compassionate female lead named Momo Ayase. In a recent interview, Shion Wakayama, who voices Momo in the series, explained how she prepared for the ultimate "dream" role.

In Dandadan, high school classmates "Okarun" and Momo Ayase discover that their world is full of chaotic paranormal and supernatural entities. In spite of their contrasting personalities, the two team up to help one another survive. Per Mantan Web, Wakayama describes how Momo often uses "abusive language" while interacting with Okarun. "Before I participated in Dandadan, I had never raised my voice or shouted in an episode," she admitted. "...I think this is the first time we've heard such a gruff voice, and I also get to say some abusive language and catchphrases that I could only say in this work."

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After a stunning Season 3 premiere, Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- has dethroned Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation as the highest-rated isekai anime. Despite its early start, Re:zero Season 3 is already receiving more praise from fans than the second half of Mushoku Tensei Season 2.

As of writing, the popular fan-ranking anime website MyAnimeList, which advertises itself as the world's largest anime database, sees the brand-new season of Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- outranking Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation for the #1 spot of highest-rated isekai anime. When sorted by score, Re:zero Season 3 currently has a 9.00 -- the sole isekai series there to rank with a score of 9 or above (although this may change as the Fall season progresses). Meanwhile, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Part 2 is currently at #2 with a score of 8.65. Amusingly, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2 sits at #3 with a score of 8.45.

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In October 2021, Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. -- a satirical take on the popular magical-girl genre -- debuted on Shueisha's digital manga platform, Shonen Jump+. Recently, Amazon announced that the series' upcoming anime adaptation will soon be available to stream via Prime Video.

On Sept. 30, 2024, @Wtx, a news hub dedicated to anime streaming and home video releases, announced that Season 1 of Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. anime will begin streaming on Oct. 5. The series is a joint production between J.C. Staff and Studio Moe (Give It All). The studios unveiled the project in November 2023, coupling the announcement with the release of the show's first teaser. The trailer for Season 1, Episode 0 can be viewed on Magilumiere's Prime Video page.

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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is one of the best isekai series of all time. It features one of the biggest and richest worlds in isekai, great, well-rounded characters, and an incredibly divisive main character in Rudeus Greyrat. The story of Mushoku Tensei spans Rudy's entire life, starting with his reincarnation into the new world as a baby and leaving no stone unturned. Rudeus begins the story as a baby, eventually goes to magic college, and even begins a family of his own. While not many other animes are like it, there are a few that could be considered worthy comparisons.

To be a good Mushoku Tensei comparison, a show doesn't need to be an isekai, but it doesn't hurt. The biggest qualities a series in common with Mushoku Tensei would have would be its thorough worldbuilding, a great cast of side characters, and a deep, meaningful story that doesn't leave...

Isekai is a rare genre of anime that gives its characters a chance to get stronger in another world. While they can't do much on Earth, characters like Tanya von Degurechaff can be reincarnated into their new worlds with amazing magical abilities. Other characters, like Ghislaine Dedolida from Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, are already walking armies without the need for an after-death boost. No matter if they're from Earth or the new world, there are some incredibly powerful women in isekai.

Powerful women in isekai animes come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big, powerful sword-swingers who could bisect their enemies in an instant. Others are smaller, letting their magic handle battles for them. The strongest are both, combining rare magical abilities with an insane physical prowess to create the ultimate fighter on any battlefield.

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Some anime moments are so shocking, they can barely be explained. Anime can have some of the biggest, most unexpected moments that nobody could have seen coming, either for better, or more often, for worse. Shocking moments in anime are rarely good. Once they happen, it's usually impossible to return to a normal time. Everything changes in shocking anime moments in an instant. Whether Paul Greyrat from Muskhou Tensei wants to save his son or Madara gets betrayed in Naruto: Shippuden, shocking moments can be permanent.

There are countless series willing to push their viewers to their emotional limits. Some shows, like Dragon Ball Z, are relatively straightforward, making their shocking moments hit even harder for their infrequency. No matter how often shocking moments happen, they're always devastating, leaving the main cast of characters with an entirely new situation in their hands.

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Elves are a fictional race known for their long ears, colorful hair, and affinity for powerful magic. While not every elf falls under that umbrella, the best elves in anime can be some of the most helpful characters around. They're usually much older than the characters around them, thanks to elves' ability to age much slower than humans, and can bring a lot of wisdom to their respective series. Each elf has a distinct personality too.

Some elves, like Elinalise Dragonroad from Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation are the first to head into battle, charging in with a sword in hand. Other elves, like Frieren from Frieren, would rather sit back and let her warrior Stark handle it instead. No matter what type of elf is in a series, they usually add a visible level of stoicism and intelligence to every party they're in.

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In anime as it is in reality, the theater is a stage of life. It’s where identities and connections are forged, where rivalries are played out for all to see, where young love is won and lost and, in one particular instance, where the very nature of storytelling is at its rawest. You’ve likely seen a class deliver a rendition of Romeo and Juliet or The Tale of Urashima Taro at the school culture festival more than once, but these titles own the spotlight when it comes to putting on a whole show about drama in the truest sense of the word. Whatever your theatrical preference — naturalism, revue, rakugo (a form of Japanese verbal comedy), 2.5D or improv — anime has you covered in multiple genres. A3! We’re Gonna Get Together and Put on One Last Show to Save the Community Theater: The Anime. “Act! Addict! Actors!” is...

Welcome, readers, to Late to the Party , a column that's right on time when it comes to catching up on anime everyone's already watched. This column addresses a universal truth in regard to being an anime fan: an anime backlog is quite the powerful beast. Many of us have one, where we amass more and more content we have designated in the "planning to watch" category. How and why it takes so long to actually address this task varies from person to person, but the gratification of finally allocating the time is really quite splendid. Occasionally, it’s by watching a classic anime from yesteryear that you’ve had your eye on for quite some time. In other instances, it’s a more recent premiere that just slipped by. I’ve been rather sedentary this month, so I wanted to watch an anime that I could relate to — and potentially,...

Crunchyroll announced new Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dub premieres for some of the popular anime titles that will be streamed on the platform in August and September 2024.

Checkout the titles below:

1. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 1 & Season 2 Release Date: Aug 14 (Full Batch) Dubs: Hindi

Corporate worker Mikami Satoru is stabbed by a random killer, and is reborn to an alternate world. But he turns out to be reborn as a slime! Thrown into this new world with the name Rimuru, he begins his quest to create a world that’s welcoming to all races.

2. Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 Release Date: Aug 20 (Full Batch) Dubs: Tamil & Telugu

This is a world of magic. This is a world in which magic is casually used by everyone. In a deep, dark forest in this world of magic, there is a boy who is single mindedly working out. His name is Mash Burnedead,...

In various anime worlds, Sailor Moon's survival depends on her powers from the Silver Crystal, but her personality may present challenges. Sailor Moon would struggle academically in My Hero Academia but would excel as a Pro-Hero with her Silver Crystal quirk. Her Silver Crystal can be used to transform criminals into good people or heal the dark energy of individuals. However, the Silver Crystal could put her in danger because she can be a threat to several anime worlds, like Psycho-Pass and Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.

Sailor Moon is overpowered due to her possession of the Silver Crystal. The Silver Crystal has healing properties and can purify dark energy within people. Thus, it is easy to assume that in any anime world, she can use the Silver Crystal to purify an enemy, making her chances of survival extremely high.

However, there are anime worlds where her chance of survival is low.

Spoilers for Mushoku Tensei ahead.

The fantasy world Rudeus Greyrat once a jobless and overweight man, living a reclusive life before dying and being reincarnated lives in is full of epic swordfighting and sorcery, making Mushoku Tensei one of the best reincarnation isekai anime series. The worldbuilding in Mushoku Tensei is also well-thought-out, with the series set in the 'Six-Faced World', with each face ruled by a different God and inhabited by different races.

Two races in particular have had terrible clashes in Mushoku Tensei's past. The Human-Demon Wars play an important part of the franchise's history and potentially play an important role in Rudeus Greyrat's future. It is yet to be seen what implications the aforementioned wars hold, but understanding them can help viewers grasp future possibilities for the series.

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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,...

Battles in Mushoku Tensei are pivotal, showcasing character growth & emotion through intense conflicts. Rudeus vs. Orsted and other significant fights emphasize growth, strategy, & challenges faced by characters. Eris vs. Cliff, North Emperor, among other fights, highlight skill, determination, & development of warriors in the series.

Out of the many amazing anime in the industry, few series have captivated audiences like Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation. While the series is mostly known for its well-developed characters and intricate story, Mushoku Tensei is equally celebrated for its exhilarating battles that are full of strategy, emotion, and sheer spectacle.

Being a notable isekai series, Mushoku Tensei is often regarded as the "grandfather of isekai" for implementing many of the tropes and story beats fans of the genre find in other series with a similar plot hook.

Each battle within this particular isekai is crafted to showcase the characters' growth and emotional states. From epic clashes...

If you listen to heavy music, there is a good chance your musical journey has led you to From First to Last. As one of the era-defining bands for the peak of post-hardcore, the band has not only released some of the all-time great albums like Heroine and Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count , but has also been active in the 20 years since their debut. Songwriter/vocalist/guitarist Matt Good has been there every step of the way and has brought his love of anime and Japanese culture with him. With their latest release, “ Genesis ,” that anime fandom shines through brighter than ever before, with the track (which you can listen to below) conjuring images of shonen heroes tapping into new levels of power against their foes. I had the opportunity to speak with Good to learn more about his history with anime, the inspiration for tying...

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Ending!

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation season 2 concludes, focusing on Rudy's university days, relationships, and family growth. Rudy's family accepts his decision to marry Roxy, and Sylphiette gives birth to their child, Lucie. Season 3 teases Eris's return and explores new arcs, including the Everyday-life Arc, Summoning Arc, and more.

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation season 2 is over, as the Spring 2024 anime season concludes alongside it. The isekai adventure showed Rudeus Greyrat going to university, reuniting with a childhood friend, getting married, and having crucial adventures that brought him together once more with long-lost family members. Not all of this season's moments were happy, but at the end of season 2, Rudy's life looks to take on an especially blissful tone.

Jobless Reincarnation season 2 premiered on July 3, 2023, and was split into two parts, with the second half concluding one year later, capping off a stellar season for isekai anime.

Here are some of the most highly anticipated upcoming anime that fans are eagerly waiting for: Oshi no Ko Season 2 Fire Force Season 3

In keeping up with the new anime that come out each season it can be easy to forget all the great upcoming anime set to release at later dates. Many of these shows have only been announced with not even a set release period revealed. However, when these shows make their debut they are bound to be some of the most talked about anime of the time.

Of course, there will always be anime coming on the immediate horizon to get people hyped. More seasonal shows like My Hero Academia have a fairly consistent release schedule, so fans can rely on always having seasons of that show to look forward to until it eventually ends. However, this list is focusing on the shows that have a bit more unpredictable release schedules,...

Following the broadcast of the final episode of Mushoku Tensei season 2 on June 30, 2024, it was announced that the anime will be returning for a third season.

A promo video for Mushoku Tensei season 3 was revealed to commemorate the announcement.

Mushoku Tensei season 2 aired in 2 cours from July 2023 to June 2024.

The first cour of the second season aired from July 2023 to September 2023, while the second cour began airing on April 7, 2024.

Hiroki Hirano had replaced Manabu Okamoto to direct season 2 of the anime, with Toshiya Ono handling the series composition. Sanae Shimada was in charge of the character designs.

Season 1 of the anime aired from January to December 2021 in two cours.

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is a Japanese light novel series by Rifujin na Magonote and illustrated by Shirotaka. Originally published on the internet web novel website Shosetsuka ni Naro in November 2012, a year later it was announced the series would receive...

Season 3 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation confirmed after Season 2's conclusion. Anticipated Turning Point 4 arc to be adapted in Season 3. Season 3 likely to release next year or early 2026, with 24 episodes.

Season 3 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation has been confirmed just as the series concludes its second season. The season has been amazing so far, featuring heartbreak, great character development, and breathtaking animation.

A new season was to be expected given how the series has always been popular since it began back in 2021, but this hasn't stopped the excitement, especially given that it will adapt the highly anticipated Turning Point 4 arc.

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With the release of episode #24 of Mushoku Tensei season 2, the official X account of the series confirmed that season 3 was in production with a short teaser video. No other details were revealed, but it is easy...

Quick Links When Does Episode #24 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Release? What Happened in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2, Episode #23? Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode #24 Begins a New Phase for Rudy Rudy faces new romantic entanglements and must navigate complex relationships in season 2, episode 24 of Mushoku Tensei. Season 2, episode #24 marks the beginning of a new phase for Rudy as he returns home with baggage and a chance at greater happiness. Fans are eager to see how Rudy's adventures unfold as he transitions back to university in the upcoming episodes of Mushoku Tensei.

Rudeus Greyrat's healing takes on a different challenge with the upcoming release of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation season 2, episode #24. His trials thus far this season have included reuniting with Sylphiette, getting married, and even having a child on the way before being called away on a rescue mission to recover his mother. Amid traumatic events that follow his latest adventure,...

Quick Links When Does Episode #23 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Release? What Happened in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2, Episode #22? Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode #23 Shows a Traumatized Rudy

Warning: Major Spoilers Ahead for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation!

Season 2 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is about to end, bringing big changes and emotional turmoil for its protagonist. Episode #23 will show a traumatized Rudy coping with a devastating loss, leading to a major shift in the story. The episode's release date is June 23, 2024, on Crunchyroll, with an English dub available on July 7, 2024.

Few isekai anime are as eagerly anticipated as Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, but as season 2 of the anime approaches the release of episode #23, the season's penultimate episode, big changes are on the horizon. The Labyrinth Arc enters its final episodes as the season closes, with the latest shocking conclusion rocking its viewers to the core. Rudeus Greyrat will soon return...