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Ahead of an October 2025 broadcast, the upcoming My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! anime unveiled a brand-new teaser trailer and visual highlighting Iroha's cheekiness and the rom-com series' core cast. My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! Teaser Trailer My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! Teaser Visual My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! 's currently confirmed cast is as follows: Iroha Kohinata voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro Akiteru Oboshi voiced by Haruki Ishiya Mashiro Tsukinomori voiced by Tomori Kusunoki Ozuma Kohinata voiced by Soma Saito Sumire Kageishi voiced by Kana Hanazawa Related: My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! TV Anime Debuts in October 2025 Kazuomi Koga ( Rent-a-Girlfriend ) directs the My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! anime at studio Blade, with Toko Machida ( With You and the Rain ) on series composition, Katsuyuki Sato ( Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!...

Another mighty batch of licenses joined the Seven Seas Entertainment lineup this week, including omnibus editions for Kai Ikada’s Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! manga. The first is due out in two-in-one form this December. The rest of the titles run the gamut from manga—including Ryo Ariyama's Romelia War Chronicle: The Count’s Daughter Rallies an Army in the Wake of Mankind’s Victory —to danmei novels, manhwa and audiobooks for I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! and Adachi and Shimamura . See what’s coming down the road for Seven Seas below. Twin Jades of Jiangdong Danmei novel by Arise Zhang, Aka Fei Tian Ye Xiang January 2026 Synopsis: From their days of childhood innocence to their time fighting in war, Zhou Yu and Sun Ce never forgot the promise they made to one another. Yet, as they faced the terror of war both together and alone,...

The Winter 2024 anime season brought fun new series like Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! and another season of Mashle: Magic and Muscles. However, there was another anime series that fans couldn't wait to watch, a much-anticipated fantasy anime that was released between January 7 and March 31, 2024. The Solo Levelinganime adaptation was well-received for its first season, although Season 2 has earned much more critical acclaim.

Given the robust, enthusiastic fandom surrounding the Solo Leveling web novels and webcomics, this is no ordinary fantasy romp. Even if Solo Leveling may seem like a formulaic fantasy adventure to newcomers, anime fans are encouraged to give it a try, see what it's really all about, and dive into the entire franchise headfirst to see what all the fuss is really about. Season 2 is currently ongoing and expected to conclude in March if it follows the same timetable as its predecessor.

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To celebrate Valentine's Day, Crunchyroll is adding a plethora of anime series to its free-to-watch streaming lineup. From Feb. 1-28, non-premium users will have access to some of the most popular romance titles such as Kaguya-Sama: Love is War, Horimiya, Rent-a-Girlfriend and many more.

As detailed in a recent press release, Crunchyroll's updated AVOD collection will include beloved classics like Ouran High School Host Club and Fruits Basket to "major hits from 2024" such as A Sign of Affection and Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian. In addition to conventional romance and drama series, "virtual life" fantasy fans can also look forward to several titles involving the colorful worlds of Mmo-style video games. Crunchyroll's complete Valentine's Day 2025 lineup is listed below.

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Featuring "L'oN" by Masayoshi Oishi ( Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Op) and "With a Wish" by Akari Kito ( Chained Soldier Op), respectively, creditless versions of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2's opening and ending song sequences are now available to watch below. Crunchyroll will simulcast the latest series. Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Opening Video Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Ending Video Related: Here's the Exact Time Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Premieres on Crunchyroll Based on the manga by Aidalro, the first season of Toilet-bound Hanako-kun was directed by Masaomi Ando at studio Lerche, with series composition by Yasuhiro Nakanishi, character designs by Mayuka Ito and music by Hiroshi Takaki. Masaki Kitamura directed the first four episodes of the After-school Hanako-kun spin-off anime, also at studio Lerche. Crunchyroll streams both series in a range of subs and dubs and describes the main story: Kamome Academy is rumored to have many mysteries, the strangest of which involves the mischievous ghost of Hanako-kun.

Some like it hot… and others like it cold. Whichever way you take your romantic-comedy anime, each extreme end of the climate spectrum are united in adoration for their respective regions. As such, following the premiere of Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying 's anime adaptation earlier today in Japan, Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! author Kai Ikada shared an official commemorative illustration featuring characters from both series. The anime adaptation of Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! aired in Winter 2024 and is streaming on Crunchyroll . Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! x Okitsura Illustration Related: Roundup: Slither Your Way into 2025 with Over 150 Anime New Year's Visuals and Illustrations Based on the web manga by Egumi Sora, Shingo Tanabe directs Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying under the...

My Hero Academia You’re Next Cast: All New and Returning Characters Appearing in the Fourth Film - Main Image

The fourth movie in the global hit franchise is coming soon. Ahead of its highly anticipated debut, My Hero Academia: You’re Next has unveiled its cast and characters.

In this new film, Deku and his friends will face new challenges and meet new allies and villains that fans are sure to either love or hate.

Cast and Characters Confirmed for My Hero Academia: You’re Next Film

Ahead of its premiere on August 2, the film’s official website revealed new cast members joining the star-studded ensemble for My Hero Academia: You’re Next.

The cast primarily consists of returning voice actors who will reprise their roles for the movie, including:

Daiki Yamashita as Izuku MidoriyaNobuhiko Okamoto (Himmel in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End) as Katsuki BakugoYuki Kaji (Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan...

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings Gets July Release Date: All You Need to Know - Main Image

Fans of the popular romance light novel can now rejoice, as the anime adaptation of Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian has confirmed its official release date in July. This comes after a delay that pushed the show to debut a season later.

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings Reveals July Release Date

The highly anticipated school romance anime is now confirmed to debut on July 3, 2024, in Japan.

The announcement was made in a new promo video that highlights the male lead, Masachika Kuze, and reveals the anime’s broadcast details in Japan.

There's no word yet on the show's international release date, but it will likely be around the same date as its local premiere.

The Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime was originally announced in November 2023. At the time,...

A Condition Called Love breaks tradition with a shared Valentine's Day baking experience, leading to a heartfelt confession and character growth. Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! focuses on friendship in its Valentine's Day episode, subverting romantic cliches for a refreshing change. These fresh perspectives in romance anime episodes prove that the genre is evolving, showcasing new takes on traditional Valentine's Day themes.

Two romance series from Crunchyroll's current and previous seasons, A Condition Called Love and Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!, respectively, unsurprisingly devote an entire episode to Valentine's Day, as the majority of anime in the genre almost always do. However, each of them explores the international holiday from two very different, but more importantly, very fresh perspectives. This comes amid persistent, highly unsupported claims that the genre is stagnant, helping to prove that romance anime is fresher than ever before, even though it always has been.

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Warning: The following contains spoilers for Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! episode 12!

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! adds an original twist to the classic airport chase scene trope. The anime playfully combines Western movie clichés with anime tropes for a unique outcome. The series consistently introduces conflicts but minimizes the impact, keeping the lead characters unscathed whil their romance developed.

The season 1 finale of Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! on Crunchyroll gave a surprsingly fun, unexpected twist to a major scene from western rom-coms, rather than attempting to subvert any traditional anime tropes. The twist does, however, serve as the latest example of a major pattern that the series began establishing early on, which has been playfully messing with fans almost every time some form of conflict reared its ugly head.

It's almost impossible for fans familiar with Western movies and shows to not come to the conclusion that mangaka...

As the winter 2024 anime season wraps up, fans of ‘Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!’ find themselves at a crossroads, eagerly anticipating news of a potential second season.

With the final episode of the debut season airing recently, enthusiasts are left pondering the fate of their beloved series: will it continue to grace screens with its charming characters and heartwarming storylines? Here, we delve into the prospects of a Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable Season 2, analyzing factors such as popularity, source material, and potential release dates.

No Announcement Yet for Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Season 2:

Despite fervent hopes among fans, the unfortunate truth remains: as of now, no official confirmation of a second season has been forthcoming. Following the conclusion of Season 1, no announcements regarding a continuation were made.

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Warning: The following contains spoilers for Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! episode 7!!

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! exchanged its formula for drama with a brutal and unexpected storyline. The main couple, Shiki and Fuyuki, face potential heartbreak when Shiki is spotted on a date with another girl – betraying not just the female lead, but the precendents originally set by the anime. Fans of the new romance series are left reeling as the series accelerates conflict and begins to deviate from its lighthearted tone.

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! on Crunchyroll just went in a completely brutal direction that feels unexpected due to the precedent set so far in the series, and the way that the story has progressed so far. Although viewers were preparing themselves for drama after the series hinted that it was become a classic harem romance, subsequent episodes provided some reprieve when they appeared to nullify any...

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! subverts the typical Valentine's Day episode in romance anime by focusing on friendship instead of romantic relationships. The episode initially hints at a potential love triangle, but instead addresses the rising tension with heartwarming displays of friendship. The anime highlights the power of friendship and how it can overcome romantic troubles, making it more than just a typical romance series.

Warning: Spoilers for Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! episode #5Crunchyroll's Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! completely subverted the ubiquitous Valentine's Day episode in romance anime, and its result highlights one of the genre's best qualities whenever a series focuses on the subject – friendship. Any anime rom-com that explores Valentine's Day almost always has the love interests eventually get the other a special chocolate after spending the entire episode worrying about how it will be taken and if they will receive one in return. However, Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!...

The official website for the upcoming original anime film Kuramerukagari has announced its five additional voice cast members, in addition to the previously announced Ayane Sakura (Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia ) as the protagonist, Kagari. Yuya: Yuki Sakakihara (Saahi Ikusaba in My One-Hit Kill Sister ) Iseya: Takeo Otsuka (Aoi Nanamori in The Demon Prince of Momochi House ) Eiwajima: Yoshimasa Hosoya (Kaina in Kaina of the Great Snow Sea ) Shina: Nanako Mori (Nina Kowalski in Bang Brave Bang Bravern! ) Ameya: Aoi Yuki (Madoka Kaname in Puella Magi Madoka Magica ) And the film's theme song "Bokura no Hakoniwa" ( Our Miniarture Garden ) is sung by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi, known for his theme song works for Ssss.Dynazenon (2021), The Legendary Hero Is Dead! (2023), and the ongoing Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! (2024). The song will be included in his forthcoming second album "Universe" to release in Japan on February 7, 2024. Oishi says, "I've...

Ishura is a fantasy anime that tells the story of a group of superhuman warriors who once fought together to end the reign of a demon king, but now fight each other to determine the strongest warrior. The series stands out with its unique world-building and mix of technologies, as visitors from different worlds bring their home world's technology with them, introducing new elements like gunpowder and robotics to the world. Ishura captivates viewers with its gritty atmosphere and dark moments, showcasing a lived-in roughness and not shying away from violence. The characters deviate from traditional fantasy archetypes and have unique powers and backstories, leading to a dynamic and intriguing cast.

The arrival of 2024 means a new winter anime season is beginning. Anime fans are already placing their bets on which show will be the season's biggest hit and which anime will be the star of 2024. One anime, Ishura, is currently dominating these conversations,...

Anisong singer/singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi digitally released his 12th single song "Namaramenkoi Gal" ( Super Adorable Gal ) on January 9 and also posted the song's full music video on his official YouTube channel , ahead of the full CD release on February 7. The dancing pop tune is now featured as the opening theme for the winter 20234 TV anime Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Sou Yasui, who worked on Oishi's two previous music videos — "Sekai ga Kimi wo Hitsuyoutosuru Toki ga Kitanda" ( Tomica Bond Combination Earth Granner opening theme) and "Role Playing" ( Dragon Goes House-Hunting opening theme), directed the music video. In the video, Oishi shows off his fun and light dance performance with the members of Japanese anisong performance group, Real Akiba Boyz . Masayoshi Oishi "Namaramenkoi Gal" music video CD jacket Related: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! TV Anime Premieres on January 8 The TV anime adaptation of Kai Ikada's romantic comedy...

The Winter 2024 anime season is well underway. Fans are looking forward to the return of a few popular series like Classroom of the Elite Season 3 and Mashle Season 2. However, there are a few upcoming series that are completely new that fans are excited about and eager to watch.

These fresh anime series are popular for many different reasons, including their indulgence in some of anime's latest trends, such as foodie culture, gyaru fashion, and the public's obsession with underdog heroes. 2024's winter anime slate has some fun, new series to check out that cover everything from cooking meals in a dungeon to hanging out with energetic girls who live in Hokkaido during the harsh winter.

Related 10 Best Anime Getting New Seasons In 2024 2024 has some great anime slated for release, including classics like Kimi ni Todoke and long-awaited continuations of Black Butler and Konosuba. Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Is...