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The official YouTube channel for EverdreaM , a rock vocal unit consisting of voice actor Misato (Misato Matsuoka) and Hitomi (Hitomi Sekine), has started streaming a music video for "Moa Fren," the lead track from their first full-length album "No Frame" to release in Japan on July 30. "Moa Fren" was written and composed by singer-songwriter Hitomi Yaida . "In today's world, it is harder to express only one's humble opinions than one's true intentions, "said Yaida. "I wrote this song with the wish that we should not be bound by the 'frame' but believe in our own potential more and try it out and do it." EverdreaM "Moa Fren" Music Video Misato Matsuoka is best known for her portrayals of Tsubame Mizusaki in Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! and Uta Sakura/Cure Idol in You and Idol Precure♪ , while Hiotmi Sekine's well-known anime characters include Mano Sakuragi in The iDOLM@Ster Shiny...

Sometimes, there are titles that simply get forgotten as the years pass by. It doesn't necessarily mean they are bad, but rather that a series of factors got in the way of wider audiences getting to know it. Back in the early 80s, it was a lot more difficult for Japanese movies to make it all the way to Western audiences. Works like Japanese master Osamu Tezuka's A Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose be forgotten to the point of never getting an English dub or a Blu-ray release. This changed this month, with SkySet Entertainment releasing a special edition of the anime classic that is already available for purchase.

In the story, the world is torn apart by a massive entity called the Death Mask that splits in half and wreaks havoc in Kujukuri City, Japan, and Dallas, Texas — both cities are somehow hurled 10,000 years into the future.

“Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings In Russian Season 1”, “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” Season 3 Part 1, “Re:Monster”, and “The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army was a Human” Also Arriving on Blu-ray.

Nominated for 13 categories in this year’s ninth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards, including Anime of the Year, Best New Series, and Best Action, Solo Leveling Season 1 is coming home for the first time in North America on Blu-ray from Crunchyroll on July 22.

Special features on both the Limited Edition and Standard Edition Blu-ray and DVD box sets for Solo Leveling Season 1 include “The Leveling of Solo Leveling” documentary, textless opening and ending videos, a collection of character videos, and more. The Limited Edition also comes with multiple exclusives, including four art cards, a sticker sheet, and a 68-page art book featuring a never-before-seen interview with action director Yoshihiro Kanno, previously released interviews with the Japanese cast and staff,...

For better or worse, isekai is one of the biggest anime genres over the last decade, leading many fans to wonder what the best isekai anime available on streaming are. The genre became famous for showcasing stories of normal people getting transported to fantastical worlds where they're often granted special powers that allow them to save their new world. Though the genre is varied, isekai excels at putting relatable characters in fantastical situations.

With such a large catalog of anime to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which isekai is the best to invest time in, especially when so many series within the genre can have similar-sounding plot lines on the surface. Regardless, there are plenty of isekai worth binge-watching that offer a fun, refreshing spin on the genre. The best isekai anime on streaming shows how broad and varied the genre truly is.

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The official website for the voice actor unit EverdreaM announced that "Tsuki dake ga Miteita" ("Only The Moon was Watching"), a coupling song of their upcoming third CD single "Kimi to Mita Keshiki" ("The view I saw with you"), will be featured as an insert song for the fall 2024 TV anime Goodbye, Dragon Life . As reported , the single's title tune is now featured as the ending theme for the anime, and the unit's two members, Misato Matsuoka and Hitomi Sekine, are also cast in the anime as Leticia and Celina, respectively. A lyric video for "Tsukidake ga Miteita," which features scenes that have depicted in the anime episodes so far, is now streamed on the unit's official YouTube channel . EverdreaM "Tsuki dake ga Miteita" Lyric Video Related: Voice Actor Unit EverdreaM Shares Goodbye, Dragon Life Anime Ending Song Music Video EverdreaM made their CD debut in June 2023 with the five-song mini album "Endless Labyrinth,...

EverdreaM , a rock vocal unit consisting of voice actor Misato (Misato Matsuoka) and Hitomi (Hitomi Sekine), released their new song "Kimi to Mita Keshiki" ("The view I saw with you") digitally on October 24, and simultaneously posted the song's music video on their official YouTube channel . The melodious ballad tune is now featured as the ending theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Goodbye, Dragon Life . Matsuoka and Sekine are also cast in the anime as Leticia and Celina, respectively. For this music video, EverdreaM features non-member actors for the first time as a way to express the power of their song. EverdreaM "Kimi to Mita Keshiki" Music Video Good Bye, Dragon Life Creditless Ending Video The unit made their CD debut in June 2023 with the five-song mini album "Endless Labyrinth," which contained the opening theme for the TV anime Rokudo's Bad Girls . After that, they also provided theme songs for Berserk...

An official website and X (formerly Twitter) account opened today announced that an anime series adaptation of I Left my A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths is set for a continuous two-cour broadcast from January 2025 in Japan. A teaser trailer and visual were released, along with the main cast and staff. Teaser Visual The anime's main cast is as follows: Yuke voiced by Hiromu Mineta (Yatora in Blue Period ) Marina voiced by Hana Inami Silk voiced by Natsumi Kawaida (Himari in The Demon Prince of Momochi House ) Rain voiced by Nene Hieda (Amyu in The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World ) Yuke Marina Silk Rain Related: Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I'm Actually the Strongest Anime Reveals January 2025 Premiere in Teaser Trailer Based on the light novels by Uenami Kosuke and Super Zombie, Katsumi Ono ( Skeleton Knight in Another World ) directs I...

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

Being an anime fan comes with many perks since there are virtually hundreds of options to explore each month. While it's true that most anime series are released weekly, making it difficult to stay with one, some of these shows, such as Demon Slayer, Bleach, and One Piece, are worth the wait. The recent weekly episodes have been rather remarkable, with anime series like Wind Breaker and Kaiju No. 8 ensuring that viewers have a good time.

Anime lovers, on the other hand, are equally eager about what's to come. So far, this year has been fruitful, with new arrivals such as Solo Leveling and Re: Monster. However, the approaching month alone promises a slew of highly anticipated releases. Keeping that in mind, here's a list of every anime series coming out in July 2024, from the eagerly awaited sequel to one of the longest-running anime series to an intriguing crossover between DC and anime.

How Likely Is Re Monster Season 2 Happening? Our Predictions - Main Image

Re:Monster season 2 is now on the wish list of fans who enjoyed the first season of the controversial isekai anime that follows Gobrou’s journey from being a helpless little goblin to a vicious Apostle Lord.

A lot has happened in the isekai anime, as Re:Monster’s first season covered more than 120 of Gobrou’s days in the fantasy world. He met a lot of allies and foes, but Gobrou’s journey is far from over.

Will There Be a Re:Monster Season 2? Our Predictions

Even after the final episode of Re:Monster aired, there has been no official news about season 2 plans.

As with many anime adaptations, fans eagerly await word of a second season, but it appears that they will have to wait for days, if not weeks, before hearing anything about the anime series' fate.

Beyond that,...

Mushoku Tensei Exists Because of This Other Isekai Anime, Says Creator - Main Image

Mushoku Tensei and Re:Monster may not seem related, but these two isekai titles share an interesting connection, and that’s not just their genre.

Recently, Comic Natalie interviewed Mushoku Tensei author Rifujin na Magonote and Re:Monster writer Kogitsune Kanekiru.

This interview comes just in time as both light novels’ anime adaptations are currently airing this season to the delight of isekai fans.

Aside from talking about their respective series, the two also shared their inspirations and the landscape of isekai stories over a decade ago.

Mushoku Tensei Creator Explains What Inspired the Series

In the interview, Re:Monster's Kanekiru revealed that he started reading stories in Shosetsuka ni Naro in 2009 while he was still studying in a technical school. Reading the stories there inspired him to write his own.

For those unfamiliar, Shosetsuka ni Naro is...

A history of underwhelming anime adaptations is one of the most bittersweet things about being a Junji Ito fan. In a sense, the beloved manga creator's works, known for his iconic horror tales and unforgettable, disturbing visual style, stay mostly preserved as a result of a track record of mixed successes. However, for fans of Ito who root for a worthy transposition of Ito from page to screen, the wait for something promising like the plagued Uzumaki can be frustrating.

Thankfully, a macabre world of anime awaits all Junji Ito fans, all worthy alternatives. Whether satiated or starved by the polarizing Junji Ito: Japanese Tales of the Macabre, there's no shortage of anime offerings featuring familiar psychological twists, stomach-turning yet captivating visuals, or folkloric inspirations similar to Itos.

Related A Complete Guide to Junji Ito's Works

Junji Ito is a legendary mangaka, but theres much more to the horror creators legendary catalog besides Tomie.

My Hero Academia Season 7 Gets English Dub Release Date - All You Need to Know - Main Image

The latest season of the hit hero anime might have debuted later than other spring series, but its popularity continues to soar. Now, more fans will get to enjoy the new anime, as Crunchyroll confirmed that My Hero Academia (Mha) season 7’s English dub is finally streaming today.

Crunchyroll Streams My Hero Academia Season 7 English Dub

It was previously revealed that Crunchyroll will stream the English dub version of My Hero Academia season 7 this spring.

Finally, the company has announced that it will begin streaming the English version today, May 18, at 1:00 Pm Pt.

Here's when fans may expect the dub to stream in different time zones:

Eastern Time: 4:00 Pm (May 18)Central Time: 3:00 Pm (May 18)London Time: 9:00 Pm (May 18)

The English dub version is delayed by two episodes from the original Japanese version,...

Isekai anime flourished in 2024, with a substantial influx of hit series attracting the masses. 2024 offers a plethora of new and returning isekai anime, catering to various escapist fantasies. Diverse isekai anime titles, some outlandish, stand out with high search rates and popularity.

Isekai anime series has increasingly saturated the medium in 2024, sustaining countless viewers and growing its series library to its best in years. The genre has its roots in classic proto-isekai like Paul's Miraculous Adventure or more conventional early stories like Aura Battler Dunbine.

Still, isekai hit its stride in 2012's Sword Art Online. In the decade that has followed, there's been an avalanche of iconic isekai anime stories, with the hint of a golden age on the horizon.

Before 2024, 2020 is among the most notable years for saturation of memorable isekai anime. Newcomers like My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! and returning heavy-hitters like...

EverdreaM , a rock vocal unit consisting of voice actor Misato (Misato Matsuoka) and Hitomi (Hitomi Sekine), has posted a music video for their second CD single song, "Sadame" ( Fate ), on their official YouTube channel . The dramatic tune is now featured as the ending theme for the spring 2024 TV anime Re:Monster . The unit made their CD debut in June 2023 with the five-song mini album "Endless Labyrinth," which contained the opening theme song for the spring 2023 TV anime Rokudo's Bad Girls . Then they released their double A-side first CD single "Jekyll & Hyde/Ao no Genseki" in November of the same year. Each of its title songs were used as the opening and ending themes for the fall 2023 TV anime Berserk of Gluttony , respectively. "The music video for 'Sadame' was created based on the concept of two people who, despite being born weak, face up to the obstacles and threats that stand in their way,...

2024 has been a fantastic year for anime, with several highly anticipated releases such as Solo Leveling, Mashle, and Konosuba keeping fans engaged for weeks. However, we're still in the beginning months of the year, meaning many more titles are bound to be released shortly. As with every year, we have a slew of semi-annual seasons scheduled, with popular titles like My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer being fairly consistent with no delays.

This April saw the release of some of the most anticipated anime shows, including the new adaptations like Kaiju No. 8 and Re: Monster, as well as sequels to the popular anime series like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime and Konosuba. As we head into May, it's time to look forward to another anime lineup to keep us entertained. Although the coming month has a limited number of titles, you don't want to miss any of them.

It’s a great time to be an anime fan. 2023 was full of great shows, both new and returning. Jujutsu Kaisen returned for an award-winning second season, Demon Slayer reminded fans why they were the best in animation, and One Piece continues to blow us away. And as far as new content, Netflix reminded fans to not count them out when they released Pluto and Zom 100, two of the best new anime. 2024 promises to be an epic year as well.

Re: Monster Release DateApril 5, 2024CastKristian Eros, Takuya Sato, Reshel Mae, Sean Letourneau, Kenta HosodaMain GenreAnimationSeasons1StudioStudio DEENStreaming Service(s)Crunchyroll

Of the new anime launching, one of the most highly anticipated has been Re: Monster. There are plenty of anime about a man's rise from the very bottom to the top, but this new series may just take things to another level. But how can we be sure? Is all that hype worth it?...

Re:Monster features unexpected harem scenes, like Gobrou's Libido skill in Ep. 3. More harem content is anticipated in future Re:Monster episodes. Gobrou explores new abilities, hinting at potential seductions and harem plotlines.

Warning: Contains discussions of adult scenes

Isekai is a prolific subgenre of anime with fantasy and RPG elements like in Re:Monster, a headliner for the stacked Spring 2024 season, but viewers are in for a shock with one scene early in the show.

On the surface, Re: Monster is a unique and clever take on reincarnation stories where the protagonist, formerly Tomokui Kanata, lives a new life as Gobrou, a reincarnated goblin. Typical RPG and fantasy adventure gimmicks ensue, allowing Gobrou to build a team of peers, grow stronger, ascend to greater heights of power, and make up for mistakes from his previous life.

Re:Monster is charming as an isekai anime adaptation that closely follows the manga and light novels before it.

Warning: Spoilers for I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability episode 1

Reincarnated as the 7th Prince features a fun twist on the Familiar trope that sets it apart from other isekai. Lloyd and Grim's relationship drives the plot more effectively than in Am I Actually The Strongest. A strong emotional core in 7th Prince enhances its immediate appeal, unlike Am I Actually The Strongest.

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability from Crunchyroll's new Spring season follows the setup of an earlier isekai series from the same platform almost verbatim, as is the case with many titles within the genre. Ironically, the twist that makes this new series fun is in no way proprietary to isekai, but was what initially made its predecessor, Am I Actually The Strongest?, different.

Re:Monster blends monster evolution and devouring abilities in a unique isekai setting. Protagonist Gobrou embraces his new identity as a goblin with overpowered traits. Unlike typical isekai shows, Gobrou's abilities come from his previous life, not the new world.

Warning: Spoilers for Re:Monster episode 1The debut episode of the new Isekai series Re:Monster on Crunchyroll likely appeals to many viewers for a slew of reasons, but it specifically brings together two major formulas from other Crunchyroll series that made each of these successful: The Unwanted Undead Adventurer and Berserk of Gluttony.

Although not actually an isekai, The Unwanted Undead Adventurer incorporated a unique instance of monster evolution for its once-human protagonist Rentt, who sought ways to evolve so he could appear more human after reincarnating as a skeleton. Ironically, each evolution ended up bringing Rentt closer to looking like his original self, even though he didn't actually become more human.

No problems for these goblins, as this season's Re:Monster anime series is already primed for a same-day English dub evolution starting on Monday, April 1 as part of Crunchyroll's Spring 2024 lineup! Here's the gob-smacking cast and crew for Episode 1: Re:Monster English Dub Cast Gobrou voiced by Sean Letourneau Gobkichi voiced by Reagan Murdock Gobmi voiced by Kate Bristol Aoi voiced by Sarah Wiedenheft Gobjii voiced by Sonny Strait Gobe voiced by Jill Harris Re:Monster English Dub Cast Voice Director: Cris George Producer: Zach Bolton Writer: Leah Clark Mixer: William Dewell Engineer: Jeremy Woods Related: Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Dubs Include Kaiju No. 8, Konosuba Season 3 and More Key Visual Related: Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 English Dub Hits Crunchyroll This Weekend Based on the light novels by Kogitsune Kanekiru, Re:Monster is directed by Takayuki Inagaki ( Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story- ) at Studio Deen, with series composition by Hiroshi Yamaguchi ( Grimms Notes The Animation...

For years, Crunchyroll has consistently been the most popular streaming platform among anime enthusiasts, thanks to its diverse collection of series and weekly simulcasts. Whether you're looking for a popular anime from the 2000s or a brand-new ongoing series, Crunchyroll is the go-to destination. In fact, the streaming service upped its game in March 2022 when it acquired Funimation, which boasts the largest library of English anime dubs.

With hundreds of titles and millions of paid subscribers using the platform, Crunchyroll regularly adds new anime shows and movies. In Winter 2024 alone, we've seen the releases of Solo Leveling, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and Classroom of the Elite, but this spring will be much more exciting. From the most awaited remake of a successful light novel-based anime to a highly anticipated sequel to an isekai series, here's every anime series coming to Crunchyroll in April 2024.

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A new trailer has launched for the Re:Monster anime, which is on the way to adapt Kogitsune Kanekiru's light novel series of the same name. The adaptation is set to premiere on April 4, and you can sample the theme songs—"Into the Fire" by Chan-sung of Korean boy band 2Pm and Ak-69, featuring Changmin of the 2Am group as the opening theme; and "Sadame" by EverDream as the ending theme—and meet a new cast member in the second full promotional video. Re:Monster 2nd Trailer The new cast addition has Nene Hieda (Misa Ilioroagu in The Misfit of Demon King Academy ) voicing tomboyish princess Rubilia: Related: Re:Monster TV Anime Announces Premiere Date, Main Visual, Additional Voice Cast Members Studio Deen will animate the series. Takayuki Inagaki and Hiroshi Yamaguchi, who worked together on Rosario + Vampire , will team up once again as director and series composition respectively. Junichi Takaoka ( The...

April will see some hotly anticipated new shows coming to Crunchyroll, along with new seasons of fan-favorites.

As some parts of the United States get buried in snow this week, it can be hard to remember that spring is just around the corner. Thankfully, the world’s largest anime streaming service Crunchyroll is preparing for spring by unveiling a huge schedule of new releases coming to its platform next month. The Sony-owned streamer will release more than 40 titles in April, with seven dropping on April 1.

Crunchyroll has unveiled a release schedule of more than 40 titles for fans to enjoy this spring. Highlights include the new series “Kaiju No. 8,” the return of “Black Butler - Public School Arc” and more. Viewers can subscribe to Crunchyroll for as little as $7.99 per month. 7-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month crunchyroll via amazon.com

Crunchyroll currently has 13 million paid subscribers, an impressive total for a...

Taiwan-based anime distribution and licensing company Muse Communication has acquired Asian distribution rights for anime “Dan Da Dan,” it was revealed at Hong Kong rights market FilMart on Monday.

Written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu, Japanese manga series “Dan Da Dan” was serialized in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ app and website from 2021. The anime series based on it is directed by Fuga Yamashiro (“Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!”) from a script by Hiroshi Seko (“Attack on Titan Final Season”). The series is from Science Saru, the animation studio behind “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!” and “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.”

The Japanese voice cast includes Shion Wakayama (“Lycoris Recoil”), Natsuki Hanae (“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”), Mayumi Tanaka (“One Piece”) and Kazuya Nakai (“One Piece”).

The series follows Momo, a high school girl who comes from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult fanatic. After Momo rescues Okarun from being bullied,...