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The whodunnit premise and the Sherlock/Watson dynamics have given birth to countless works of fiction across all entertainment industries throughout the years. As expected, the anime industry could not stay away, and series like “Detective Conan,” the more recent “Moriarty the Patriot,” and the extreme “Undead Murder Farce” highlight the fact quite eloquently. The latest entry in this line is “Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions,” which moves mostly towards comedy while also including a rather dark subtext.

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The series focuses on the adventures of Ron Kamonohashi, an eccentric private detective, and Totomaru Isshiki, an unskilled police officer, as they solve crimes together. Five years ago, Ron was the top student at the Detective Training Academy Blue. However, after being found responsible, due to temporary insanity, for a deadly incident known as the “Bloody Field Trip,” his detective license...

It may sound cliché to say that the Spring 2025 anime season is about to “heat up” with Fire Force Season 3 , but it’s true! It’s quite literally getting hot in here, but you don’t need to take off all your clothes to enjoy our full breakdown of the talent behind the adaptation’s return. Fire Force Season 3 Guide Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Fire Force Season 3 Coming Out? Fire Force Season 3 Release Date and Time English Sub Release Date: - Fire Force Season 3 premieres on April 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Pt Territories: Worldwide excluding Japan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia Related: Fire Force Season 3 Anime Announces Umeda Cypher Ending Theme Song, Additional Cast Where Can I Watch Fire Force Season 3 ? You can watch Fire Force Season 3 right here on Crunchyroll.

With less than a month until Fire Force Season 3 premieres its first part, the series revealed today that Umeda Cypher will perform the ending theme song “UruSiren” and two additional cast members. Fire Force Season 3 Additional Cast Members Joining the extended cast of the fiery Fire Force Season 3 are: Dragon voiced by Masaki Aizawa (John H. Watson in Undead Murder Farce ) Gold voiced by Yoko Hikasa (Mio Akiyama in K-On! ) Dragon character visual Gold character visual Umeda Cypher will perform the single “UruSiren” as the ending theme song for Fire Force Season 3, joining Queen Bee in singing the opening theme song “Tsuyobi.” “UruSiren” is a portmanteau of the words “urusai (loud)” and the word siren and is colloquially used in Japanese for the sound a firetruck’s siren makes. Related: Fire Force Season 3 Premieres April 4, Queen Bee to Perform Opening Theme Song Yuki Yase directed the first season of the anime at studio David Production,...

One of Shnen Jump's best recent romcoms has ended, but fans have a lot to look forward to. You and I Are Polar Opposites has received no shortage of praise from critics and fans alike, securing top spots in several rankings and lapping up award nominations. Alongside other emerging favorites like Blooming Love, You and I Are Polar Opposites can be considered emblematic of Shnen Jump's readership's increasing demand for sensitive, relatable love stories.

You and I Are Polar Opposites has been lauded for breaking away from shonen and shoujo romance tropes. Its premise, on the surface, seems fairly stock: a shy boy meets an outgoing girl. The appeal of the series rests in how it subverts expectations while working with a familiar premise. Full of heart and composed of organic character dynamics, You and I Are Polar Opposites has a long story ahead, even if its own narrative has just ended.

Well-known voice actor Itaru Yamamoto has officially retired from the entertainment industry, announced following the termination of his management contract with agency I'm Enterprise, which cited a "serious breach of contract" as the reason for the unexpected move.

The impact of Yamamoto's retirement is already being felt. After serving as the voice of Soundwave in the Japanese cast of Transformers One, I'm Enterprise has replaced him with Yoji Ueda in the animated film. Via Oricon, on Sept. 22, I'm Enterprise confirmed that the contract with Yamamoto ended days prior, on Sept. 14, 2024.

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In a surprising turn of events, the latest Transformers film and Beetlejuice 2 are now competing for the top spot at the box office.

Voice Actor Itaru Quits the Industry After Being Fired From Talent Agency

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It seems that in the anime world, at least one title that is both completely f**ked up and brilliant comes out every year. Last year it was “Undead Murder Farce”, before that there was “Chainsaw Man” and so on. This year’s “treat” is definitely “Undead Unluck” based on the manga by Yoshifumi Tozuka.

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That this is a special title becomes evident from the first scenes of the first episode, where Fuuko Izumo, a girl whose superpower is Unluck, and at some point was responsible for an incident that left more than 200 people dead, including her parents, is about to commit suicide. Before she can, however, she is rescued by a butt-naked superhero named Undead, who kidnaps her and forces her to explain her powers at his hideout. He also explains (kind of) that he has amazing regenerative abilities and desires to die the best death possible,...

An official website and X (formerly Twitter) account opened today announced that a TV anime adaptation of party game Murder Mystery of the Dead is in the works for a November 13 broadcast on Tokyo Mx and ABC Television in Japan. A trailer and a key visual were revealed, along with the following cast members: Mikoto Amano voiced by Moe Kahara Ranna Kuze voiced by Lynn Yu Kodama voiced by Kiyono Yasuno Fumika Shinohara voiced by Maki Kawase Riri Aramaki voiced by Tsubaki Makino Murumuru voiced by Hikaru Tohno Rumina voiced by Madoka Asahina Key Visual Related: Undead Murder Farce Is A Series That Oozes Style Tomohiro Ishii directs Murder Mystery of the Dead , with series composition by Giggle Akiguchi and scripts by Teren Mikami. Akiguchi and Hideki Morikawa of Group Sne and cosaic are credited as original creators. The game's official website describes the plot, which takes place over approximately...

Folks who have been waiting for more Fairy Tail can now kick back and get in on the new adventure at hand in Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest . Natsu and the rest of the characters from Hiro Mashima's series are back in action today, and we have a guide full of everything you need to know before you embark. Read on for all the details, and watch Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest starting today on Crunchyroll! In this article: Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest premieres on July 7, 2024 at 2:00 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, German-speaking Europe, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Netherlands and Denmark Related:...

Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Crystal Palace, the green and vast landscape of the English countryside, a lot of smog, and a lot of tea. With the return of the Black Butler anime series, we've been able to see an intriguing interpretation of England and its iconic landmarks. When anime is set in England, it tries to capture every mainstream landmark of British culture. Usually, the setting is dark, gothic and mysterious to match the overall vibe of the Victorian era. However, England's rich tapestry of history, culture and architecture has provided a captivating backdrop for a diverse array of stories and characters to travel in different periods that range from the 15th century to modern fantasy London. Let’s dive into a couple of anime series set in England. Black Butler Yana Toboso’s Black Butler manga series is the epitome of Victorian culture. It follows the life of the young Ciel Phantomhive,...

Blue Lock Season 2 Cast: All Confirmed New and Returning Characters - Main Image

Time-out’s over as the cast of Blue Lock season 2 has been revealed ahead of the anime's October release.

The ball’s about to roll again as old and new characters clash in a heated training session in the confines of the Blue Lock program.

From Yoichi Isagi and Nagi Seishiro to the new characters such as Julian Loki and Nijiro Nanase, meet the cast of Blue Lock season 2 that will keep your blood pumping and take your breath away with their unconventional soccer prowess!

All Confirmed Cast and Characters Appearing in Blue Lock Season 2

Moving forward to the next stage of the Blue Lock training program that Jinpachi Ego organized, our main protagonist, Yoichi Isagi, will face new challenges that will force his potential and test his limits to become the best striker in the world.

I Parry Everything Anime Confirms Hidive Release Date - All You Need to Know - Main Image

Hidive is already gearing up for the summer 2024 season, as the streaming platform just announced the release date of the I Parry Everything anime along with plans for its North American premiere.

This upcoming anime is an adventure fantasy series based on a popular light novel series. Given this, the show’s voice cast features a lot of notable names.

Meet the Cast of I Parry Everything, the Upcoming Adventure Fantasy Anime

The anime was announced back in November 2023. Soon, the show’s main voice cast members were revealed, many of whom should be familiar to most anime fans.

Here is the complete list of confirmed I Parry Everything cast members:

Daiki Hamano (Katana Man in Chainsaw Man) as NoorRyoko Maekawa (Hanabi Natsubayashi in Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki) as Lynneburg ClaysNanako Mori (Yukiko Shirato...

Possibly the Greatest Alchemist Anime Announces January 2025 Release Window - Main Image

Isekai anime fans have no shortage of shows to watch every season, even if they look to as far as 2025. That’s because the Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time anime was just revealed, and it will be released in January next year.

This new series is based on an isekai light novel series that has been ongoing since February 2018.

Aside from having a premise that should be familiar to genre fans, it also features two familiar voices from mega-popular isekai.

Popular KonoSuba VAs Join the Possibly the Greatest Alchemist Cast

Alongside the anime’s announcement, a trailer was released that not only featured new clips but also put the spotlight on the voice cast.

Fans of KonoSuba will no doubt find some of the VAs familiar. That’s because Aqua and Darkness’ VAs are part of...

Ahead of its fourth episode broadcast tonight in Japan, cycling anime Rinkai! revealed two new university athlete characters and their cast members, as follows: Momoka Tamano voiced by Hikaro Tono (Howan in Show By Rock!! Mashumairesh!! ) Kome Hofu voiced by Makoto Koichi (Shizuku in Undead Murder Farce ) Related: Women's Cycling Anime Rinkai! Announces 5 More Cast Members Part of a mixed-media project that also includes a manga adaptation by Kiyoshi Yamane, Takaaki Ishiyama ( Chaos;HEAd ) directs the Rinkai! anime at Tms Entertainment's No.6 studio, with series composition by Hideki Shirane ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ), character designs by Hiromi Ono and music by Shuichiro Fukuhiro, Yoshiyasu Ueda and Mana Hirano. The main cast includes: Izumi Ito voiced by Umino Kawamura Nana Hiratsuka voiced by Azusa Aoi Miko Yahiko voiced by Rena Hasegawa Sachi Nagoya voiced by Saika Kitamori Kinusa Takamatsu voiced by Riho Sugiyama Ai Kumamoto voiced by...

Bathed in incandescent moonlight and showered with affection, a creditless version of An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride 's ending theme sequence featuring "Blue Star" by Sayaka Yamamoto is now available to watch below. The first three episodes of the fantasy romance series are currently streaming on Crunchyroll . Related: An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Anime Releases Creditless Opening Theme Video Based on the light novels by Fuminori Teshima and Comta, An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride is directed by Hiroshi Ishiodori ( Duel Masters!! ) at studio Brain's Base, with series composition by Aya Yoshinaga, character designs by Mina Osawa ( The tale of outcasts ) and music by Yuma Yamaguchi ( Undead Murder Farce ). Keiji Goto serves as animation director. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series and describes the story: Zagan might be the most feared evil sorcerer, but when it comes to social interactions,...

While Nephelia is stuck in Zagan's head, this theme song will be stuck in ours. Featuring "Wakaranai Ai" by alt-rock band The Brow Beat, a creditless version of fantasy romance anime An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride 's opening theme sequence is now available to watch below. The first two episodes are currently streaming on Crunchyroll . Related: A Condition Called Love Anime Releases Creditless Theme Song Videos Based on the light novels by Fuminori Teshima and Comta, An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride is directed by Hiroshi Ishiodori ( Duel Masters!! ) at studio Brain's Base, with series composition by Aya Yoshinaga, character designs by Mina Osawa ( The tale of outcasts ) and music by Yuma Yamaguchi ( Undead Murder Farce ). Keiji Goto serves as animation director. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series and describes the story: Zagan might be the most feared evil sorcerer, but when it comes to social interactions,...

Rudeus and the rest of the cast are almost back for more Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ! The second part of season 2 officially releases on April 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Pt , so there's no better time than right now to see what it's all about. Dive into our guide below to know the release date and exact time, how to watch, the voice cast and staff, trailers, anime visuals and more! Watch Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation on Crunchyroll! In This Guide Release Date and Exact Time Characters and Voice Cast Anime Staff Official Trailers Anime Art & Key Visuals Anime Synopsis Additional Information When Does Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2 Come Out? The official release date and exact time for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Cour 2 is April 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Pt . Where can I watch? On Crunchyroll Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East,...

Manga fans will probably have heard of the Shōshimin Series, a series of mystery novels written by Honobu Yonezawa. The series has been ongoing since 2004, and as of the time of writing, there are four complete volumes. The series has been adapted into manga format and in January 2024, an anime adaptation of the series has been announced. The anime is going to be titled How to Become Ordinary. Recently, the studio revealed the first trailer for the series and confirmed a July 2024 premiere.

The anime is going to be handled by studio Lapin Track, whose earlier works include Endride, Sarazanmai, and Undead Girl Murder Farce. The series is going to be directed by Mamoru Kanbe, with Toshiya Ono writing the series’ scripts, Atsushi Saitō designing the characters, and Takahiro Obata composing the music. The trailer we are about to show you highlights some of these artists’ work, so here you...

The An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride upcoming anime adaptation just released its second main trailer, which revealed some additional scenes from the series, the theme song of the anime adaptation, as well as the release date and time of the first episode. You can check out the trailer here:

An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride, also known as Madome, is a fantasy and romance light novel series written by Fuminori Teshima and illustrated by Comta. It has been published since February 1, 2017, and as of the time of writing, there are 17 volumes available. The official synopsis summarizes the series as follows:

Zagan is feared by the masses as an evil sorcerer. Both socially awkward and foulmouthed, he spends his days studying sorcery while beating down any trespassers within his domain. One day he’s invited to a dark auction, and what he...

Upcoming fantasy romance anime An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride today released a second main trailer, previewing ending theme song "Blue Star" by Sayaka Yamamoto and announcing an April 4 at 24:30 Jst (effectively April 5 at 0:30) premiere in Japan. Related: An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride TV Anime Premieres in April 2024 Based on the light novels by Fuminori Teshima and Comta, An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride is being directed by Hiroshi Ishiodori ( Duel Masters!! ) at studio Brain's Base, with series composition by Aya Yoshinaga, character designs by Mina Osawa ( The tale of outcasts ) and music by Yuma Yamaguchi ( Undead Murder Farce ). Keiji Goto serves as animation director. Crunchyroll will stream the anime as it airs in Japan, describing the story like so: Zagan might be the most feared evil sorcerer, but when it comes to social interactions, he’s the most inept.

Fuji TV's "Anime Lineup Presentation 2024" livestream today confirmed that the previously announced Honey Lemon Soda anime series will air in the +Ultra timeslot from January 2025 . Details on the upcoming Viral Hit anime, KamiErabi God.app 's second season and other titles were also revealed during the program. Related: Fuji TV Reveals New Upcoming Anime Metallic Rouge, Undead Murder Farce and More Based on the manga by Mayu Murata, Honey Lemon Soda is being directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Akiko Waba, character designs by Manami Tanaka and music by Akira Kosemura ( Blue Orchestra ). Yen Press publishes the manga's official English version and describes the story: Middle school left Uka Ishimori with nothing but scars—to the point where she’s forgotten how to laugh or cry or even say “hello.” But a chance reencounter with a boy with lemon-colored hair invigorates her, giving her hope that maybe,...

How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy manga by Nana Aokawa, has revealed the main staff and main cast for the series. The main cast includes: Suo voiced by Mikako Komatsu (Lorrane Vivie in The Unwanted Undead Adventurer ) Suo character visual Tokiwa voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi (Dennis in Undead Murder Farce ) Tokiwa character visual Fuji voiced by Aoi Yuki (Pascal in NieR:Automata Ver1.1a ) Fuji character visual Asagi voiced by Shun Horie (Migi in Migi&Dali ) Asagi character visual Kohaku voiced by Nao Toyama (Hoshi Ayukawa in My Tiny Senpai ) Kohaku character visual Hagi voiced by Gakuto Kajiwara (Kai in Sasaki and Peeps ) Hagi character visual The original How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer manga is serialized in Square Enix's Gangan Online shojo manga magazine, and an English language version is also available on the MangaUp! app. Kazuomi Koga directs the...

Black Butler: Public School Arc , the latest animated adaptation based on the Black Butler supernatural manga, has revealed a new trailer and new cast members for the series. Black Butler: Public School Arc will broadcast in Japan beginning on April 13, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the Spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup. New Black Butler: Public School Arc Characters & Cast Edgar Redmond voiced by Toshiki Watanabe Edgar Redmond character visual Lawrence Bluewer voiced by Junya Enoki (Daigo Toake in Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange ) Lawrence Bluewer character visual Herman Greenhill voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi (Dennis in Undead Murder Farce ) Herman Greenhill character visual Gregory Violet voiced by Tatsumaru Tachibana (Basen in The Apothecary Diaries ) Gregory Violet character visual The original Black Butler manga by Yana Toboso has been serialized since 2006 in Square Enix's G Monthly GFantasy shonen manga magazine, and an English language version is also available from Yen Press.

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the New World , an upcoming TV anime based on the isekai fantasy light novel series, has revealed a new trailer, additional cast members, and the opening theme song performer for the production. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on April 7, 2024. It will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The new cast members include: Mireille Grangeon voiced by Hitomi Nabatame (Alma in Undead Murder Farce ) Mireille Grangeon character visual Fam voiced by Haruka Tomatsu (Mel in Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence ) Fam character visual True performs the opening theme for the series, which is entitled “Blue Days”. The original As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the New World light novels are written by Miraijin A, illustrated by jimmy, and published in Japan by Kodansha under their Kodansha Ranobe Books imprint.

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the New World , an upcoming TV anime based on the isekai fantasy light novel series, has revealed a new trailer, additional cast members, and the opening theme song performer for the production. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on April 7, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The new cast members include: Mireille Grangeon voiced by Hitomi Nabatame (Alma in Undead Murder Farce ) Mireille Grangeon character visual Fam voiced by Haruka Tomatsu (Mel in Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence ) Fam character visual True performs the opening theme for the series, which is entitled “Blue Days”. The original As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the New World light novels are written by Miraijin A, illustrated by jimmy, and published in Japan by Kodansha under their Kodansha Ranobe Books imprint.

2.5 Dimensional Seduction , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy manga, has revealed two new cast members as well as some details about its Japanese broadcast. The series will premiere in Japan in July 2024. The new cast members include: Magino voiced by Yuka Nukui (Anne Halford in Sugar Apple Fairy Tale ) Magino character visual Ogino voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Aleister Crowley in Undead Murder Farce ) Ogino character visual The original 2.5 Dimensional Seduction manga by Yu Hashimoto is serialized in Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ digital manga magazine, and an English language version is also published by Seven Seas Entertainment. Hideki Okamoto directs the TV anime adaptation at animation studio J.C. Staff. Takao Yoshioka provides the series composition, Tomoyuki Shitaya provides the character designs, and Hiroaki Tsutsumi provides the music. 2.5 Dimensional Seduction key visual Related: 2.5 Dimensional Seducation Anime Reveals 753's Voice Actor in Character Trailer Seven Seas Entertainment describes 2.5 Dimensional Seduction...

Since Metallic Rouge was announced at Fuji TV Anime Lineup Presentation 2023, it was clear that the new anime series from the prestigious Bones studio would be an emotive way to commemorate the first 25 years of the company made by ex-key members of Sunrise Studio (now Bandai Namco Filmworks). Most anime enthusiasts know Bones for series like My Hero Academia , Fullmetal Alchemist (both adaptations), Bungo Stray Dogs , Mob Psycho 100 and movies like Escaflowne, Cowboy Bebop and Josee, the Tiger and the Fish . But true fans of the studio’s vast filmography know that their original works had an important impact on the anime industry since their beginning. So, why is Metallic Rouge so perfect to celebrate Bones’ first 25 years? Impressive Original Stories As a futuristic mystery thriller, the strongest element of the story is how Toshizo Nemoto ( Log Horizon ) and Yutaka Izubuchi ( Space Battleship Yamato 2199 ) tell the story of...

What do you get when you have a series with a trio featuring a half-oni/half-human, an immortal severed head in a bird cage, and a tough-as-nails maid that can beat up just about anyone? You get a really fun show in Undead Murder Farce , but also a series that has style for days. Even on its own with just the story and mysteries it tells, Undead Murder Farce would still probably be one of my favorite shows of the last year. The stylistic decisions with regard to shot composition, character and environmental design, scene transitions, music, and generally how it looks — amongst other aspects — elevate the show to becoming not only more fun to watch, but something that’s pretty special as well. One of the first things you’ll notice when watching episodes or even just seeing screenshots is that character design was an important aspect of the overall production.

Just as Zagan learns how to pile his affections onto Nephy, upcoming fantasy romance anime An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride dropped a load of new info onto us today with the reveal of a trailer, key visual, more cast, theme song details and an April 2024 premiere. As briefly previewed below, the series' opening theme song will be "Wakaranai Ai" by The Brow Beat ( Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens OP2). Key Visual The anime's cast list is now as follows: Zagan voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi (Subaru in Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- ) Nephy voiced by Kana Ichinose (Fern in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) Chastille voiced by Hana Hishikawa Barbatos voiced by Kisho Taniyama Foll voiced by Akane Misaka Raphael voiced by Tetsu Inada Manuela voiced by Ayasa Ito Narrator voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa Related: An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride TV Anime Reveals Main Cast,...

Undead Murder Farce is a detective anime that uses brilliant deduction skills to solve crimes involving well-known monsters. The first episode doesn't hint at the true plot, which involves the protagonists starting their own private detective agency. Each murder in the series incorporates the unique abilities of monsters, adding an extra layer of intrigue and giving a new spin to popular creatures.

Undead Murder Farce is an adaptation of the novel series Undead Girl Murder Farce by Yugo Aosaki.

With Crunchyroll's Fall 2023 lineup still simulcasting weekly, and the Winter 2024 not starting until January, there's a new detective series that fans can quickly binge during the wait time titled Undead Murder Farce. A Sherlock Holmes-style anime with monsters, Undead Murder Farce's utilizes brilliant deduction skills from its protagonist to deconstruct well-known monster abilities in various crimes.

First-time viewers will hopefully go in already aware of tje main premise...

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead has one of the best openings of the year, matching the joy of the concept while infusing zombie tropes with color and brightness. Undead Girl Murder Farce's opening merges different styles and introduces famous characters, capturing the fun and wild nature of the show. Vinland Saga's opening represents Thorfinn's trauma and the dark beauty of the series, seamlessly transitioning between morbid details.

2023 was a superb year for anime openings, releasing some of the best in recent memory. Anime openings are very important both for hooking viewers and for getting them in the right frame of mind to watch the show attached to them. However, this doesn't mean that they can't be artistic in their own right.

Openings are a combination of animation and music that, at their best, can serve as a perfect encapsulation of their anime. An opening can thus be...

A streaming company in France has announced the first official release window for E&h Production's animated adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's Monsters manga.

According to AnimeTV, France's Adn (Animation Digital Network) is adding Monsters to its program lineup in 2024. This is the first piece of new info that has come to light since E&h Production unveiled the anime's key visual and teaser earlier this year. Unlike Oda's iconic One Piece series, Monsters is only a one-shot manga, and reports indicate that its adaptation will span the length of a standard anime episode. Currently, there are no additional details regarding its availability outside of France.

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Initially a novel series under the title of “Undead Girl Murder Farce” that became a manga by Haruka Tomoyama and eventually an anime, “Undead Murder Farce” is one of the most unique, interesting, and entertaining titles of 2023.

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The story begins in 1897 in Japan, when the country is in the process of exterminating any kind of monsters that roam its streets. Tsugaru Shinuchi, known as the “Oni Slayer”, makes a living killing some of these monsters in cage fights as a circus act. One evening, he stumbles upon a woman in a French maid outfit who is carrying a birdcage, and the two end up fighting. A voice from the cage, however, proves to be the severed head of an immortal who introduces herself as Aya Rindo and her maid bodyguard as Shizuku Hasei. She requests that Tsugaru help find...

The upcoming romance anime An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride has released new info as well as a trailer ahead of its 2024 premiere date.

The light novel series Mao no Ore ga Dorei Erufu o Yome ni Shitan da ga, Dou Medereba ii? will be adapted into an anime, as revealed by the official website on Oct. 25, 2023. The fantasy rom-com by author Fuminori Teshima and illustrator Comta has been published since 2017 by Japanese publisher Hobby Japan. Brain's Base will animate the series. The anime's evil sorcerer protagonist, Zagan, will be voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi, and the enslaved Nephy is voiced by Kana Ichinose.

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Yusuke Kobayashi is well known for his roles in Dr. Stone as Senku, Fire Force as Arthur Boyle, Food Wars! as Zenji and, perhaps most notably, as Natsuki Subaru in Re:zero.

Each anime season is an exciting blend of brand-new titles, new seasons of returning shows, and even anime movies and other features. While no anime season has yet reached the incredible heights of the Fall 2022 anime season, the Summer 2023 anime season did well for itself and offered a remarkable variety of shows for fans to enjoy inside with the air conditioning on.

A few titles in the Summer 2023 season seemed promising but fell flat after they began airing, such as the game-based Liar, Liar and the fun but forgettable My Tiny Senpai. By contrast, the Summer 2023 season also featured some heavy-hitting titles that proved summer isn't always the weakest anime season of the year. With these titles, Summer 2023 easily matched or even surpassed the Winter and Spring seasons from earier this year.

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Undead Girl Murder Farce is more than just a chilling, yet quirky title, it's a compelling new anime series that breathes new life into the whodunit genre. With a protagonist whose deductive prowess rivals that of the infamous Sherlock Holmes, and a narrative teeming with twists and dark appeal, it draws a parallel to the stories of the world's most infamous detective, and does what BBC's Sherlock did in regard to telling stories and weaving in characters from different lore into the same world in an innovative way.

A curious blend of intellect and intrigue connects the protagonists of this tale Tsugaru Shinuchi, an Oni – a half-human, half-demon 'Demon Killer', and Aya Rind, an immortal being who has been beheaded by a mysterious man who is also in possession of her body. Undead Girl Murder Farce sees both protagonists journeying together across continents and solving cases and crossing paths...

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has been ongoing since 1987, but that didn't stop Tmnt: Mutant Mayhem's incredibly young cast member from pitching it to its director.

Script Coordinator Andrew Joustra recounted via X (formerly Twitter) the time Mutant Mayhem director Jeff Rowe asked which anime the cast liked. Joustra revealed that Micah Abbey [Donatello] picked JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and suggested that Donatello might have easily ended up sporting another hoodie, as just like that, "Donnie became a JoJo fan!"

Related: Tmnt: Mutant Mayhem Pays Homage to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Early on during a recording session we had some anime references in the script. Jeff asked the boys to name some current ones they liked and Micah mentioned Jojo - thus Donnie became a Jojo fan! https://t.co/lmgUiQEV1K — Andrew Joustra (@AJoustra) August 1, 2023

Rowe had already prepared several references in his script, with iconic anime like Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on Titan included in the script.

A bored executioner teams up with an immortal severed head and her combat maid to solve mysteries and fight monsters.

“You’re one of the monsters.”

Undead Murder Farce takes everything you know about gothic horror and murder mystery detective fiction and then stretches it almost cartoonishly out of proportion like it’s being watched through a funhouse mirror. Think you’ve seen your share of demon slayer stories? Then let’s throw in Jack the Ripper, Arsène Lupin, and Sherlock Holmes for good measure. Tired of the “monster of the week” genre? Well, what if Frankenstein’s Monster and the Phantom of the Opera were in the mix with vampires, werewolves, and every other supernatural creature imaginable? It’s elementary, my dear Renfield.

Oh yeah, and the main character is an immortal severed head.

All of that just scratches the surface of Undead Murder Farce, a supernatural detective anime...

The new supernatural detective anime Undead Girl Murder Farce exists in a world where history's most famous monster is already dead.

Undead Girl Murder Farce's opening episodes introduce the anime's leading characters and firmly establish the monster-infested world where the story occurs. However, a major bombshell is dropped in a quick line of dialogue from the second episode revealing that Count Dracula, the most iconic Vampire of all time, is dead. This reveal explains that he was killed by human hunters, establishing how dangerous life in this world can be for a Vampire.

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How Undead Murder Farce Establishes Dracula's Death

The scene appears in the opening moments of Episode 2, "Vampire," as a pair of the titular creatures, Raoul and Lord Goddard, discuss their tentative relationship with humans while hunting a deer. This conversation establishes the fragile harmony between them,...

The upcoming Undead Girl Murder Farce anime is a clash of cultures as it combines the scariest creatures from across Japan and Europe.

The soon-to-be-released supernatural murder mystery project, which will hit Crunchyroll on July 5, features a creative assortment of creatures from across multiple cultures, mainly focused on Japanese and European folklore. The first two episodes firmly establish a world where all these monsters exist simultaneously, with the tension between themselves and humans causing a dangerous society of prejudice and fear.

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Some of the most well-known monsters of all time appear in the series. One example is Vampires, the legendary Eastern European blood-sucking creatures often considered the quintessential classic monster. However, the first episode also displays a collection of Japanese-centric demons, including the Oni. These monsters are demonic Yōkai who represent bad luck and violence. In addition, a rare Japanese Yōkai...

The new Crunchyroll anime series Undead Murder Farce may have a word salad title, but don't be fooled: this comedic fantasy murder mystery series has managed to capture the essence of the classical mystery story while remaining funny.

Undead Murder Farce is based on the Undead Girl Murder Farce book series by Yugo Aosaki, which consists of three books, with the most recent released in 2021. The story follows Tsugaru Shinuchi, a half-oni who initially gets by battling the last surviving monsters after what's known as the Great Purge, which drove mythical monsters out of the world. Tsugaru is approached by a strange maid carrying a head in a bird cage, and shockingly, it can talk. The head, which belongs to an immortal named Aya Rindo, asks Tsugaru to either kill her or help her get her body back after a strange foreigner stole it. From there, the series takes a wild shift,...

Historical anime series rarely get much traction each season. However, this summer, fans are in for a treat, as two historical novel series are getting original anime adaptations: Yugo Aosaki's Undead Girl Murder Farce and Akumi Agitogi's My Happy Marriage (Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon).

The two series have a commonality in that both encompass supernatural genre elements. The stories also occur in similar time frames: the late 19th century to the early 20th century, although the events happen in different regions with vastly different historical circumstances. Even so, these two anime are worth watching for history buffs and historical anime fans alike.

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Undead Girl Murder Farce Is a Gothic Mystery in the Making

Undead Girl Murder Farce is a novel series by Yugo Aosaki and then later became a manga with illustrations by Haruka Tomoyama.