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Although animehas been skyrocketing in popularity this last year alone, there has also been a rise or a resurfacing of the industry's problems that have come out of the woodwork in light of its success. Between labor shortages, poor work conditions, and new issues popping up daily, the anime industry is going to have to make some major changes in order to meet the demands of its new consumers as well as compete against rising powers from other countries.

In response to these issues, Crunchyroll and Aniplex Inc. have announced a new venture, putting forth investments to kickstart the rise of a new anime production studio under the name, Hayate. This joint effort will contribute to developing anime specifically for Crunchyroll's streaming service, marking the two major corporations' awareness that while the industry may be struggling, advancements are being made.

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Recording Industry Association of Japan (Riaj) announced the winners of the 39th Golden Disc Award today. The award was established in 1987 and is based on the sales of CDs, video products, and paid music distribution during the year. The winner of The Animation Album of the Year category was "Re: Kessoku Band," the first mini-album by Kessoku Band from the Bocchi The Rock! anime franchise. The six-song album released in Japan on August 14, 2024, ranking #1 in Oricon's weekly digital album charts. The album includes the four theme songs for the two recap films of the TV anime series, Bocchi The Rock! Re: released in June 2024 and Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re in August 2024. The two films together earned 1.23 billion yen (8.3 million Usd) on 817, 000 admissions at the Japanese box office. "Re: Kessoku Band" jacket Web Cm "Tsukinami ni Kagayake" (1st Film Opening Theme) Lyric Video "Doppelganger" (2nd Film Opening Theme) Lyric Video...

Ahead of a 2025 broadcast debut, the official website and accounts for the Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi anime today revealed the casting of Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori in Bocchi The Rock! ) as Miwa Mikadono, the third daughter and a rising star in the world of shogi. Furthermore, it was announced that the four main cast members will appear together in a special program scheduled for March 17 . Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Miwa Mikadono Cast Reveal Trailer Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Miwa Mikadono Character Visual Related: Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Anime Adds Aoi Koga as Niko Aya Hirakawa's Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi manga has been serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine since December 2021. Tadahito Matsubayashi ( Vinland Saga episode director) directs the anime adaptation at studio P.A. Works, with Yusuke Inoue ( Skip and Loafer animation director) providing the character designs. The series follows Yu Ayase who the Mikadono...

The official website for the Little Shark's Day Out ( Odekake Kozame in Japan) anime series today released a second key visual for the upcoming feature film Eiga Odekake Kozama: Tokai no Otomodachi ("Little Shark's Day Out The Movie: A Friend in A Big City"). The key visual features the protagonist Kozame-chan walking in the middle of “Shibugyo,” a shopping district reminiscent of Shibuya. 2nd key visual The site has also revealed two new characters for the film — Mohican Aniki voiced bu Yuichiro Umehara (Goblin Slayer in Goblin Slayer ) and Haruto voiced by Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ). Message from Yuichiro Umehara: I am very happy to have been selected to appear in “Little Shark's Day Out." I didn't think I would be able to pass when I auditioned, so I am surprised and looking forward to the voice recording. I hope you will enjoy...

The official X (formerly Twitter) for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of The Holy Grail of Eris , based on Kujira Tokiwa's fantasy light novel series, announced tow additional voice cast members today — Mao (Kirika Kokuryu in Trillion Game ) as Lily Orlamunde and Yohei Azakami (Toshizo Hijikata in Blue Miburo ) as Randolph Ulster. The series' official website describes Lily Orlamundeas as "A friend of Scarlett, who took her own life 2 years ago. She left behind a mysterious key and the message, 'Destroy the Holy Grail of Eris." Randolph Ulster is described as "Lieutenant Commander of the Royal Security Force, known as 'His Excellency the Grim Reaper' who is somewhat a frightening man." Related: The Holy Grail of Eris Anime Adaptation Announced Kujira Tokiwa's original novel series was first serialized on Shousetsuka ni Naro in 2017. Sb Creative's Ga Novel imprint released the novel's print edition in four volumes from November 2019 to...

More than four years after the adaptation's initial announcement , the official anime website and accounts for Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games today revealed a planned 2025 release, a teaser visual and main cast for the upcoming comedy series. Details about animation staff are yet to be confirmed. Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Teaser Visual The Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games anime's main cast is as follows: Aya Mitsuki voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa (Ikuyo in Bocchi The Rock! ) Mio Yorue voiced by Kana Ichinose (Uka in Honey Lemon Soda ) Aya Mitsuki Mio Yorue Related: I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Anime Adaptation Announced Eri Ejima's original manga, which was previously adapted into a live-action web drama in May 2023, has been serialized in Monthly Comic Flapper since January 2020 and currently spans eight collected volumes. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes an official English version and describes the story: Kuromi Girls’ Academy is a refined,...

Some anime series, like One Piece or Detective Conan, are way too long to binge, while other anime aren't even worth finishing. If an anime fan wants to spend the night watching an excellent new series to lose themselves in, they still have plenty of options to work with. The most bingeable anime series are short, sweet, and often keep viewers completely engaged.

These binge-worthy anime series cover a variety of genres and tones, so viewers of all kinds have some great picks for a full marathon. They're also found on all the mainstream streaming platforms, so no one has to miss out on the fun. As a bonus, some of these bingeable anime series are great for new fans of anime to get into the medium if they want to dive right in with a night of binging.

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The anime industry might have some of the most creative animation styles to grace our screens, but they aren’t immune to changes in their production team. Whether it’s a change in director or a new studio, it’s bound to happen to most anime.

Bocchi the Rock! is one of many to face this drastic change in their team. Keiichiro Saito directed the first season with Yusuke Yamamoto as his assistant director. For Season 2, however, Saito has stepped down and passed the mantle to his assistant.

Bocchi the Rock! [Credit: CloverWorks]

The news of Yusuke Yamamoto’s takeover wasn’t entirely a surprise, considering what else Saito had on his plate. He is also the director for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, so many speculated he favored the fantasy anime over Bocchi the Rock! What really happened behind the scenes?

Keiichiro Saito shuts down rumors about why he stepped down from Bocchi the Rock!

Musical anime are a dime a dozen, with most of them not making it to the top ranks. However, Bocchi the Rock! took over the anime community despite its standard slice-of-life approach. After Season 1 of the anime blew up, fans began hoping for a second season.

Director Keiichiro Saito will be replaced in season 2 of Bocchi the Rock! | Credits: CloverWorks

Thankfully, Season 2 has finally been greenlit, with the response from fans varying from overjoyed to mildly skeptical. Well, the skepticism is about to rise even higher because the director of the anime has vacated his position for the upcoming season.

Bocchi the Rock!‘s director will take a viewer’s seat for season 2 The director of Bocchi the Rock! has stated his unwillingness to be a part of Season 2 | Credits: CloverWorks

Season 1 of Bocchi the Rock! was animated by CloverWorks with Keiichiro Saito as the director. The anime became a...

Keiichiro Saito, the director of Bocchi the Rock! season 1, has revealed the reasons behind his decision to step down for the anime’s second season.

Speaking during the special Bocchi the Radio! edition released after the Kessoku Band Tour “We will B” live event, Saito explained that he felt the pressure of meeting fan expectations.

Saito stated that he had no plans for a sequel while directing season 1 and felt that season 2 required a stronger focus on music and performances, something he believed was best handled by someone else.

He felt Bocchi the Rock! season 2 was a big challenge and admitted that simply trying to replicate season 1’s success could lead to disappointment.

While he was excited by the opportunity, he also recognized the toll the production had taken on the staff and realized that simply repeating the same production model wouldn’t work.

He also emphasized that his decision...

The production of Bocchi The Rock! season 2 has been officially announced but with a major change—Yusuke Yamamoto will take over as director, replacing Keiichiro Saito, who led the first season.

The announcement was made on Feb 15, 2025, during the Kessoku Band Tour “We will B” event, where a special teaser video and a new illustration by character designer Keito Oda were also revealed.

CloverWorks will continue producing the series, with Erika Yoshida returning as the scriptwriter. Character design will be handled by Keito Oda and Kerorira. No release date has been announced yet.

Saito congratulated the team on the sequel and expressed confidence in the new director, stating, “Congratulations on the announcement of Bocchi the Rock! Season 2! This time, I am passing the baton to Yusuke Yamamoto as director, but ever since the first season ended, I’ve received so many voices from fans hoping for a second season. I...

Announced at a special live event in Tokyo , the TV anime adaptation for Bocchi The Rock! has revealed that a second season for the series is in-production. The announcement comes with a teaser illustration (below) by key animator Keimon Oda featuring Hitori Gotoh, aka “Bocchi-chan”, caught in an awkward moment by an enthusiastic group of reporters. Yuusuke Yamamoto, who served as assistant director for the first season, takes over as director for season two at animation studio CloverWorks. Erika Yoshida provides the scripts and Keimon Oda and Kerorira provide the character designs. At the time of this writing, no further details about the new season have yet been revealed. Related: Bocchi The Rock!'s Kessoku Band Gets Special Illustration by Artist Yusuke Nakamura Based on the manga by Aki Hamazaki , Keiichiro Saito directed the first season of the Bocchi The Rock! TV anime at animation studio CloverWorks. Crunchyroll currently streams...

Announced at a special live event in Tokyo , the TV anime adaptation for Bocchi The Rock! has revealed that a second season for the series is in-production. The announcement comes with a teaser illustration (below) by key animator Keimon Oda featuring Hitori Gotoh, aka “Bocchi-chan”, caught in an awkward moment by an enthusiastic group of reporters. Yuusuke Yamamoto, who served as assistant director for the first season, takes over as director for season two at animation studio CloverWorks. Erika Yoshida provides the scripts and Keimon Oda and Kerorira provide the character designs. At the time of this writing, no further details about the new season have yet been revealed. Related: Bocchi The Rock!'s Kessoku Band Gets Special Illustration by Artist Yusuke Nakamura Based on the manga by Aki Hamazaki , Keiichiro Saito directed the first season of the Bocchi The Rock! TV anime at animation studio CloverWorks. Crunchyroll currently streams...

Even if the anime is bigger and better than ever, not everyone is interested in watching those shows, and some anime may feel downright repulsive to some pop culture fans. It's true some anime are palatable for anime skeptics, such as those with a historical angle or influenced by Western comic books, but other anime series will simply never win over the haters.

That means any anime fan who wants to get their friends into anime ought to be choosy about what they expose potential new viewers to. While Black Lagoon may appeal to Tarantino fans and Vinland Saga may suit fans of historical dramas, other anime series lean too heavily into anime motifs to draw in new fans. This is because of the "you know it when you see it" factor of how flamboyantly an anime series embraces the industry's vibes, from goofy dialogue to chibi-based comedy or other tropes.

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

If your name is Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones Jr., look away now. As for the rest of you, we wish you a Happy New Year! And so do many of our favorite anime titles, among others, who've provided a hiss-toric number of Year of the Snake-themed artwork and depictions of characters keeping warm, visiting shrines and eating mochi to kick off 2025. Related: Roundup: Scale Up Your 2024 Celebrations with Over 100 Anime New Year's Visuals and Illustrations 9-nine- Ruler's Crown via official X (formerly Twitter) A Couple of Cuckoos via author's X (formerly Twitter) A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring via author's X (formerly Twitter) A Sign of Affection via author's X (formerly Twitter) A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! via author's X (formerly Twitter) Actas Animation via official X (formerly Twitter) Aggretsuko via official X (formerly Twitter) Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian via official X...

Chainsaw Man is one of the biggest manga to come out of Shonen Jump in recent years, and as such, there was a lot of fanfare when it was announced to be receiving an anime adaptation. The manga’s unique style of both action and writing made it unlike any other manga that was running at the time, and fans were sure the anime would definitively push it into the mainstream.

For the most part, Chainsaw Man’s anime was as big as people expected it to be, but critical and fan reception was decidedly mixed. While the anime was largely liked worldwide, due to the specific way the anime adapted the manga, Chainsaw Man’s anime was quick to become divisive to the point that many people have written it off as an outright bad adaptation. While there’s some truth to the criticisms, much of it is exaggerated or entirely in bad faith,...

The roster for The Catcher in the Ballpark! is starting to take shape, as the rom-com anime's official X (formerly Twitter) announced the casting addition of Ikumi Hasegawa (Ikuyo in Bocchi The Rock! ) as Aona. Satoshi Inomata voices Murata and Fairouz Ai voices Ruriko in the upcoming series slated for a 2025 release. Related: The Catcher in the Ballpark! Anime Adaptation Announced for 2025 Based on the manga by Tatsuro Suga, Junichi Kitamura ( Fluffy Paradise ) directs The Catcher in the Ballpark! anime at studio Emt Squared, with series composition by Shigeru Murakoshi ( I Parry Everything ), character designs by Fumio Iida and music by Monaca ( Shangri-La Frontier ). The anime's official website describes the story (translated): "Am I your type, Onii-san~?" One day at a baseball stadium, a gyaru selling beer approaches!? But she's actually a super innocent and kind-hearted girl… ♡ The setting is a pro-league baseball stadium! Many people gather there every...

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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Andrew Lee can’t stop releasing music. Whether it’s a new full length album Sanshi with his band Ripped to Shreds, or another new album, Koncertos Of Kawaiiness: Stealing Jon Chang’s Ideas, A Book by Andrew Lee from his anime-themed grindcore solo project Houkago Grind Time, the new tunes keep on coming. As you can probably tell by at least one of the bands, Lee is a massive anime fan and allows it to guide his artistic endeavors. I had the chance to chat with him to hear more about his anime origins, taking inspiration from multiple genres, and the type of series in which he could imagine his own music. Can you tell me a little about your anime journey? How it started and where you are now? Are there genres you gravitate toward? Andrew Lee : The earliest anime memories I have are of a copy...

Bocchi the Rock! recently released its first compilation film, Bocchi the Rock! Re:, and its already become a major success. Not only did it place first at the Japanese box office in its opening weekend, but with an opening weekend of over 210 million yen, it had one of the biggest debuts for a compilation film, something made even more impressive by there being little to no new footage.

Bocchi the Rock! is a massive success even at the box office, and that serves as more proof that it deserves a second season. Despite how popular Bocchi the Rock! has been with fans and critics alike, almost two years have gone by without any word of it receiving a second season. There are probably some outside factors that have gone into that, but regardless, the success of Bocchi the Rock! Re: shows that Bocchi the Rock! will only grow in popularity,...

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Nearly each and every popular anime studio had a fantastic year. Every season, they featured some breakout anime and iconic returning series. For example, Bones returned with a jam-packed action season for My Hero Academia, and A-1 Pictures premiered a groundbreaking Korean webtoon adaptation of Solo Leveling. However, one Japanese anime studio deserves to be crowned the Best Anime Studio in 2024.

To be the "best anime studio," they must meet a few general criteria. The studio must have featured at least more than one anime project this year. In addition, the studios selected library for the year must have been trending in the anime community. The anime studio, Cloverworks, meets these requirements, but their anime catalog for this year is top-tier,...

Two years following Bocchi the Rocks premiere, the franchise has finally received a new major installment in the film duology of Bocchi the Rock! Re: and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: The films serve as a compilation of the original anime, and while released as separate films in Japan, they were presented as a double feature in other territories for a limited time.

Anime compilation films have a reputation for being redundant additions to their franchises, and while they dont do as much to flesh out or change the original story compared to projects like the Code Geass trilogy or the Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann film duology, Bocchi the Rock! Re: and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: still stand out thanks to their stellar animation, direction, and a few notable additions to the original story. Much more could have been done, but fortunately, theres still plenty to like for old and new fans alike.

Two years is a long time in the world of music, but that's precisely how long it's been since the much-loved Bocchi The Rock! anime first graced our screens on October 9, 2022 — even if that fact might leave Hitori wanting to crumble into dust. Still, to commemorate the occasion, the series' official X (formerly Twitter) account today unveiled a brand-new illustration by character designer/chief animation director Keroira. Bocchi The Rock! anime 2nd anniversary illustration The series' recent recap films, Bocchi The Rock! Re: and Bocchi The Rock! Re: Re: , premiered earlier this month in theaters across North America and the United Kingom. The double feature distributed by Crunchyroll is scheduled to release in France on October 15 and Australia on October 17. Related: Bocchi The Rock! Recap Part 1 & 2 Anime Movie Worldwide Release Dates, Tickets on Sale Announced The Bocchi The Rock! TV anime, based off the manga of the same name by Aki Hamaji,...

Bocchi the Rock! took the anime world by storm when CloverWorks released its anime in 2022. This mix of music and comedy tells the tale of Hitori Goto, a high school girl with social anxiety who longs to become a rock musician. She struggles to achieve that goal, or even just make friends. However, thanks to another girl named Nijika, Hitori joins their Kessoku Band and begins pursuing her dreams in full force, even in spite of her fears.

The anime was a smash hit, gaining tons of fans. Some laughed. Some cried. Some cringed from just how real Hitori's reactions felt. Now that the anime is over, though, fans may be looking for another show about characters who face their fears to get what they want. Fortunately, there are plenty of options to choose from.

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Wonderful Precure! The Movie! Dokidoki ♡Game no Sekai de Daibouken! (translated to "Heart-Pounding — A great adventure in the world of games!") opened in 350 theaters across Japan on September 13, making its second-place debut in the Japan box office Top 10, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The 33rd feature film in the 20-year-old Precure franchise earned 367 million yen (2.58 million Usd) on 295,000 admissions in its first three-day weekend between Friday and Sunday. It was the second-highest opening weekend gross in the franchise, following last year's Precure All Stars F , which earned 437 million yen (3.07 million Usd) in its first weekend. September 16 was Respect for the Aged Day in Japan, marking a national holiday. The box office revenue for the first four days from Friday to Monday, including the holiday, was 497 million yen (3.5 million Usd) earned from 405,000 ticket sales, which was about 84 percent of that of Precure All Stars F . Wonderful Precure! The Movie! also ranked third...

After months of little to no news, the Bocchi the Rock! compilation films have an official English release date, and its surprisingly soon with an equally surprisingly narrow window. Following the back-to-back success of Bocchi the Rock! Re: and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: in Japan, the films were licensed for an English release in 2024, but not much else was known beyond that.

While there hasnt been that much information about the English release of the Bocchi the Rock! compilation films, Crunchyroll recently announced that Bocchi the Rock! Re: and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: will air as a double-feature in the United States from October 6 to October 8, with other English-speaking parts of the world receiving it later that month.

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Theres surprisingly little time before the films release, and...

Crunchyroll, in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, is set to release Bocchi The Rock! compilation films as one feature-length movie in theaters this October.

Originally launched as two separate films in Japan, titled Bocchi The Rock! Re: and Bocchi The Rock! Re: Re:, the combined release will feature new animation and will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles.

The movie will be available in multiple countries, starting in the U.S. and Canada on Oct. 6-8, followed by the U.K., France, and Australia on later dates.

The theatrical release schedule can be viewed below:

United States and Canada: Oct 6, 7, and 8 United Kingdom: Oct 7 France: Oct 15 Australia: Oct 17

Tickets for the release will be announced soon.

The first film, Bocchi The Rock! Re:, premiered in Japan on June 7, 2024, followed by Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: on Aug 9, 2024.

On Aug 20, 2024, the compilation films surpassed 1 billion yen at the Japanese box office.

The Kessoku Band members are ready to rock at the movies when Bocchi The Rock! Recap Part 1 & 2 comes to a theater near you this October! Previously released in two parts in Japan as Bocchi The Rock! Re: and Bocchi The Rock! Re: Re: , Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will screen both movies as one release featuring brand-new animation. The film will be available in Japanese with English subtitles. Tickets for each release will be available at a later date, so stay tuned! Bocchi The Rock! Recap Part 1 & 2 Global Theatrical Release Dates October 6, 7 and 8: United States and Canada October 7: United Kingdom October 15: France October 17: Australia The first of the two films, Bocchi The Rock! Re: , opens in Japan on June 7, 2024, followed by Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: on August 9, 2024. The Bocchi The Rock! TV anime, based off the manga of the same name by Aki Hamaji, aired between...

After one of the quickest renewals, Crunchyroll's hit action fantasy series, Shangri-La Frontier, has finally revealed its first full trailer for season 2 ahead of its Fall release. Season 2 of Shangri-La Frontier is right around the corner and the series' new trailer has finally given fans a glimpse of what's to come in the upcoming installment, along with the new opening theme for the series.

A new full-length trailer for season 2 of Shangri-La Frontier was recently posted to the franchise's official X handle and YouTube channel, which features the main cast once again logging into the world of the titular VR game. The trailer also includes a glimpse at the new opening theme for season 2 titled "Queen" which will be performed by LiSA.

#2nd Season Pv#LiSA QUEENPVhttps://t.co/BlUglDHKqK2nd Season Episode2610/13MBSTBS285 pic.twitter.com/z65PR50r1y (@ShanFro_Comic) September 12, 2024

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Bocchi The Rock! Re: Re: , the second of the two-part recap films based on the Bocchi The Rock! TV anime series, has reached accumulative of 500 million yen (3.45 million Usd) earned from 330,000 ticket sales in the Japanese box office, according to Mantan Web . As previously reported in July , the first recap film Bocchi The Rock! Re: — released June 7 in Japan — surpassed the 500 million yen mark in four weeks after its release. The second part, which released on August 9, also reached that mark in about the same four weeks. The first part has earned 640 million yen (4.47 million Usd) on 420,000 tickets from its theatrical run, bringing the cumulative total gross for the two films to over 1.14 billion yen (7.96 million Usd). Meanwhile, Kessoku Band's new EP "We will" is available digitally starting today, ahead of the CD release on November 6. The concept of the four-song album is "Each member of Kessoku Band from the...

Naoko Yamada’s latest original anime film, Kimi no Iro (The Colors Within), opened to a mixed reception in its debut weekend.

According to Kogyo Tsushinsha, the film ranked 7th at the domestic box office for the weekend of Aug 30 to Sep 1, 2024.

Despite being one of the most anticipated films of the year, the movie struggled to meet expectations in its opening days.

Kimi no Iro was released in 273 theaters across Japan on August 30. The 100-minute film, produced by Science Saru, grossed approximately ¥110 million yen during its first weekend, with ¥25 million yen earned on the opening day.

While it managed to secure the third spot in Filmarks’ first-day satisfaction rankings with an average rating of 3.92/5.0 based on 2,023 reviews, the overall box office performance looks underwhelming.

The movie’s debut was notably affected by the ongoing typhoon Shanshan in Japan, which likely deterred audiences from heading to theaters.

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The Bocchi The Rock! anime adaptation has become a massive hit, but so has its band! Kessoku Band, the group at the center of the series, has been wowing audiences with live shows and music releases. And now, they've dropped a music video for their first-ever collab song. Titled "Boku to Sangenshoku" ("Me and Three Primary Colors"), the song was initially released on August 14 as part of the Re:Kessoku Band mini-album. It's a collaboration with I Lohas , Coca-Cola's Japanese water brand. I Lohas prides itself on both recycling its bottles and supporting water resources through forest conservation. Check out the video, featuring footage from the series and video of the show's real-world locations: Related: Bocchi The Rock! Recap Movie Part 2 Opening Theme Lyric Video Streamed Singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi, who has penned lyrics for previous Kessoku Band songs, wrote the lyrics for "Boku to Sangenshoku." Masahiro Tobinai ( Girls Band Cry...

The official X account of Bocchi the Rock! anime announced that the series’ compilation movies together have surpassed the significant milestone of 1 billion yen at the Japanese box office.

The first part of the compilation, Bocchi the Rock! Re:, which released on June 7, attracted 420,000 viewers, earning 640 million yen. The film had grossed over 218,478,888 yen and attracted 141,113 moviegoers in its first three days.

The second part, Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re:, which released on Aug 9, 2024, has drawn in 250,000 viewers, generating an additional 390 million yen.

Combined, the two movies have surpassed the 1 billion yen mark.

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The Bocchi The Rock! anime series account announced today that the combined cumulative total gross of the two Bocchi The Rock! recap movies in Japan have surpassed 1 billion yen (6.89 million Usd). Bocchi The Rock! Re: , the first of the two-part recap films based on the Bocchi The Rock! TV anime series, opened in 132 theaters across Japan on June 7, making a first-place debut in the weekend box office ranking. The first part made 640 million yen (4.41 million Usd) from 420,000 admissions according to Animate Times . The second part, Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: followed on August 9 and ranked sixth in its opening weekend . Re:Re: now has an accumulative box office of 390 million yen (2.69 million Usd) from 250,000 ticket sales since its debut. As a result, the combined cumulative box revenue of the two films has reached 1.03 billion yen (7.09 million Usd). The anime franchise's official X account reported that the total ticket sales has surpassed 680,000. For...

Bocchi The Rock! anime captures anxiety authentically, resonating with fans worldwide. Bocchi's voice actor Yoshino Aoyama & series director Keiichiro Saito discuss Bocchi's impact. Aoyama learned guitar to better understand her role, highlighting the dedication to the character.

Bocchi The Rock! has taken the world by storm with its earnest depiction of anxiety and mental health, so we sat down with Bocchi's voice actor, Yoshino Aoyama, and series director Keiichiro Saito to discuss the hit series. Bocchi's future is looking brighter than ever after the series' second film exceeded box office expectations, meaning it's never been a better time to get reacquainted with the series.

One of the best anime about making music, Bocchi The Rock! follows a young woman named Hitori Got (nicknamed Bocchi) who has a passion for music, but suffers from debilitating anxiety that makes it difficult for her to interact with others. Despite this though, Bocchi's life...

Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: , the second of the two-part recap films based on the Bocchi The Rock! TV anime series, ranked sixth in its opening weekend at the Japanese box office, according to Kogyo Tsushin . Two months after the first film released in June, Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: opened in 134 theaters across Japan on August 9 and earned 250 million yen (1.7 million Usd) on 166,000 admissions in its first four days according to the anime's official X (formerly Twitter) account . While the first Bocchi The Rock! recap movie initially debuted in first place , the first four-day box office performance for Re:Re: exceeded the first film's three-day performance of 218 million yen (1.48 million Usd). The first film's total domestic gross reached 640 million yen (4.35 million Usd) on 420,000 admissions according to Mantan Web . As previously reported , Crunchyroll plans to bring the two recap films to theaters in North America. Related : Crunchyroll to Bring Bocchi The Rock!

Bocchi The Rock! recaps garnered huge success in Japan's box office. The sequel, Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re:, surpassed the first film's success. The franchise's future looks promising due to the recap films' achievements.

Following the breakout success of Bocchi the Rock!s anime, the series has been continued with two recap films: Bocchi the Rock! Re: and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: The first film topped the Japanese box office with 210 million yen in its opening weekend, and while it wasnt a second season, it was a good sign that the series still had plenty of longevity as a franchise.

The success of Bocchi the Rock! Re: was great for the franchise, and its sequel film, Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: was even greater in that regard. Not only was it also a success at the box office, but Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re surpassed the first films opening box office with an opening weekend of 250 million yen,...

Following the first part in June, Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: , the second of the two-part recap films based on the Bocchi The Rock! TV anime series, opened in Japan on August 9, 2024. Soon after its release, the film's official website announced that its opening theme song is "Doppelganger" and that its ending theme song is "Re:Re:." "Doppelganger" was the third song performed at the first live concert of Kessoku Band, following "Guitar to Kodoku to Aoi Hoshi" and "Ano Band," but their performance scene of the song was not depicted in the anime. The film's official website is now streaming a lyric video for the song. Kessoku Band "Doppelganger" Lyric Video The ending theme song "Re:Re:" is a cover of Japanese rock band Asian Kung-fu Generation's 22nd single song of the same title released in March 2016. Hitori Goto (CV: Yoshino Aoyama) serves as the lead vocalist. Both of "Doppelganger" and...

The new trailer for the upcoming Bocchi the Rock! Re: Re: film hints at an exciting sequel ahead. The success of first movie has bred plenty of excitement for the second which is releasing on August 9. North American theaters are set to screen both Bocchi films, but exact release dates have not been confirmed yet.

Bocchi the Rock! has revealed a new exciting trailer for its upcoming compilation film ahead of its August release date, and it looks just to be just as exciting as the first. In light of the success of the first season, Bocchi the Rock! was renewed for a duology of compilation films, the second of which is finally ready to hit the big screen.

In a post on X by the anime's official X handle, Bocchi the Rock! recently released a new trailer for its upcoming second recap film, Bocchi the Rock! Re: Re: which...

Ahead of an August 9 theatrical release in Japan and in North America at a later date , a brand-new trailer for the second Bocchi The Rock! anime recap film was released today, along with details about promotional events and exclusive gifts for theatergoers. Voice actors Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori), Sayumi Suzushiro (Nijika), Saku Mizuno (Ryo) and Ikumi Hasegawa (Ikuyo) will celebrate the release of Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: with appearances at Shinjuku Wald 9, Toho Cinemas Shinjuku and United Cinema across Tokyo on August 11. Additional appearances in pairs are also scheduled across multiple dates and venues. Furthermore, Maaya Uchida (Seika), Sayaka Senbongi (Kikuri) and Kotori Kawai (Pa-san) will attend Shinjuku Wald 9 on September 11 for a stage appearance aimed at a mature audience. Stage Greeting Schedule Filmgoers will receive a bonus manga by Aki Hamaji titled Bocchi The Rock! Epigraph 2 while stocks last, as well one of six illustration cards by anime character...

Following last month's announcement of the first inaugural American Manga Awards event, the full list of nominees has been revealed. The nominees span six of the eight main categories, including Best New Manga, Best Continuing Manga Series, Best New Edition of Classic Manga, Best Translation, Best Lettering and Best Publication Design. 30 nominees have been revealed in total. On top of that, it was announced that translator and author Frederik L. Schodt ( Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics ) will be the first recipient of the Manga Publishing Hall of Fame Award for his contributions to the growth and popularity of manga in America. There will also be a Mangaka Hall of Fame award granted to a notable Japanese manga creator. Let's take a look at the nominees for six key categories: Best New Manga The Darwin Incident by Shun Umezawa Publisher: Kodansha Editor: Daniel Joseph Translator: Cat Anderson #Drcl midnight children by Shin’ichi Sakamoto,...

If you can't get the music of Bocchi The Rock! out of your head, there's now a new way to own Kessoku Band's hit album. Milan Records is getting ready to release the album in a limited edition pink audio cassette, which is now available to pre-order from the Crunchyroll Store ahead of an August launch. Pictured below, the Kessoku Band album features 14 tracks across both sides, including "seisyun complex" and "Distortion!!" Related: Crunchyroll to Bring Bocchi The Rock! Recap Movies to North American Theaters Crunchyroll recently announced plans to bring both Bocchi The Rock! recap films to North American theaters. The second of the two films, Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: , opens in Japan on August 9. The Bocchi The Rock! TV anime, based off the manga of the same name by Aki Hamaji, aired between October and December 2022 with Crunchyroll streaming the series, describing the girl band anime as such: Hitori Gotoh,...

Solo Leveling's season 2 trailer revealed at Anime Expo, adapting the Red Gate arc. Crunchyroll to host the anime's new season soon, possibly releasing later this year or early 2025. Jinwoo fights Ice Elves and returns to Demon Castle for a cure for his mother's disease.

Solo Leveling's anticipated second season has just received its first trailer, and it looks as amazing as expected. The series has an incredible debut with season 1, and it seems that fans of the series won't have to wait for much longer for the next installment.

During the annual Anime Expo event, Crunchyroll's panel hosted many series, such as Bocchi the Rock!, Trigun and others, and Solo Leveling, which was especially exciting considering how successful the anime was during the Winter 2024 anime season.

Your first job? Watch this New teaser trailer! Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- is coming to @Crunchyroll soon! pic.

Bocchi The Rock! Re: , the first of the two-part recap films based on the Bocchi The Rock! TV anime series, now has accumulative of 500 million yen (3.09 million Usd) earned from 350,000 ticket sales according to Mantan Web . As reported , the first film opened in 132 theaters across Japan on June 7, 2024, earning 218 million yen (1.39 million Usd) on 140,000 admissions to make its No.1 debut in the weekend box office ranking. The movie ranked #4 in its second weekend, then #7 in its third. Related : Japan Box Office: Bocchi The Rock! Recap Part 1 Movie Makes First Place Debut The film's official website has announced that the fifth week theatergoers from July 6 will receive a tin badge (nine types and one secret) randomly, one item per viewing. Additionally, a guitar performance video of the first part's opening theme song, "Tsukinami ni Kagayake" by Ritsuo Mitsui is now streamed on YouTube . He is the arranger of the song,...

In its 11th weekend, Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram , the 27th feature film in the Case Closed/Detective Conan anime franchise, earned 116 million yen on 82,000 admissions, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The movie ranked fourth in the Japanese box office weekend, down two places from last week . Meanwhile, the Detective Conan anime film series' official Twitter confirmed that The Million-dollar Pentagram has earned a cumulative 15.05 billion yen (94.25 million Usd) on 10.52 million admissions since its release on April 12. The movie has become the 10th Japanese film to reach the 15 billion yen mark and the 15th highest-grossing film of all-time ever released in Japan, surpassing Makoto Shinkai's 2022 film Suzume with 14.94 billion yen (93.57 million Usd). To commemorate the film reaching 15 billion yen at Japanese box office, a newly drawn illustration by Gosho Aoyama , the original author of the Detective Conan manga series, was released on Twitter . The illustration features Kaito Kid, one of...

Fans of My Dress-Up Darling will soon have a new way to experience Marin Kitagawa and her wonderful anime cosplays once again. The anime series is collaborating with the Build Divide trading card game for an exclusive release featuring autographed cards.

The official Build Divide website announced it will release new cards based on the My Dress-Up Darling anime series. A starter deck and a booster pack will both be released on Oct. 25, 2024. One booster pack will retail for 330 yen (US$2.07), while a booster pack box (16 packs a box) will cost 5,280 yen (US$33.07). The starting deck will cost 1,650 yen (US$10.33), and a box of six decks will cost 9,900 yen (US$61.99).

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The First Take is a YouTube channel that tasks musicians and singers with performing songs in a single take. It launched in November 2019, releasing over 440 performance videos to date. As reported , voice actor Ikumi Hasegawa performed "Guitar to Kodoku to Aoi Hoshi" , an insert song for the TV anime Bocchi The Rock! in the 442nd episode posted on YouTube on June 7. Hasegawa voices Ikuyo Kita, one of the main characters, who is the vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Kessoku Band in the show. Hasegawa has retuned in the channel's latest 445th episode to perform "Tsuki nami ni Kagayake" ( Shine as Usual ), the opening theme for the first of the two-part recap film of the TV series, Bocchi The Rock! Re: . It is unusual for the channel to have the same singer perform a second time in such a short period of time. Related : Bocchi The Rock! Kessoku Band Vocalist...

The official website for the Bocchi The Rock! anime series has posted an additional trailer for the two-part recap films based on its TV anime series. The clip features the first part's ending theme song, "Ima, Boku, Underground Kara" performed by Kessoku Band. As reported , the first of the two-part films, Bocchi The Rock! Re: opened in 132 theaters across Japan on June 7, 2024, earning 218 million yen (1.39 million Usd) on 140,000 admissions to make its No.1 debut in the weekend box office ranking. This new trailer immediately carries that news as well. Related : Japan Box Office: Bocchi The Rock! Recap Part 1 Movie Makes First Place Debut The site has also announced that the third week theatergoers from June 22 to 28 will receive a "Character Cable Holder," a mini-size figure that attaches to smartphone charging cables and other devices. Two types will be available, Hitori Gotoh and Nijika Ijichi, and will be given to visitors at random,...

Bocchi the Rock! Epigraph reveals that Bocchi and Kita met each other earlier than what the story originally showed. The added depth to Bocchi and Kita's friendship makes their relationship even better. The added depth to Bocchi and Kita's friendship is especially good for how much development their relationship gets in the manga.

Warning: Contains spoilers for Bocchi the Rock! EpigraphIn Japan, its common for anime films to provide bonus manga for moviegoers written by the original creators, and Bocchi the Rock! is no different. Anyone who went to see Bocchi the Rock! Re: would receive a bonus manga from series creator Aki Hamazi called Bocchi the Rock! Epigraph that gave readers an extra story relating to the film.

Bocchi the Rock! Re: was the main event people were going out for, but Bocchi the Rock! Epigraph is just as exciting for what it adds to the overarching story. Epigraph...