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The anime adaptation of Siu's hit Webtoon Tower of God is back with the long-awaited Tower of God Season 2 , and if you're ready for the climb we've got all the info you'll need to ascend. Check out our full guide below for everything from the release date and exact launch time to the characters and the voice cast behind them, staff, trailers, visuals and more! 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 Tower of God Season 2 Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Tower of God Season 2 premieres on July 7, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis Related: Tower of God Season 2 Anime Releases New Trailer Featuring Opening Theme by NiziU Where Can I Watch Tower of...

The official accounts for the Tower of God anime series today released a new trailer for its upcoming second season featuring the opening theme song "Rise Up" performed by nine-member Japanese girl group NiziU . The group also perform the anime's new ending theme song, "Believe." NiziU made their major debut in December 2020 and previously provided the theme song for the 2023 anime film Doraemon: Nobita's Sky Utopia . "Rise Up" is their first theme song work for a TV anime series. Both "Rise Up " and "Believe" will be included in NiziU's first EP "Rise Up" to release in Japan on July 24, 2024. Tower of God Season 2 New Opening Song Trailer "Rise Up" limited edition A CD jacket Limited edition B CD jacket Original edition CD jacket Limited production CD jacket Related: Tower of God Season 2 Anime Premieres July 7 The previously announced staff and cast include: Chief Director : Kazuyoshi Takeuchi Director : Akira...

The world of Highspeed Étoile is about to expand to video games, with Entergram prepping a release for the newly-revealed Highspeed Étoile Paddock Stories . The visual novel is in the works for Nintendo Switch and lined up for a November 21, 2024 launch in Japan. Highspeed Étoile Paddock Stories will be available in standard physical and digital editions, as well as a ¥12,980 (about US$81) limited edition that packs the game with a Prima Stella figure, B2W suede tapestry, original soundtrack, voice drama CD, art book and bonus novel. Original character designer Takuya Fujima provided new illustrations for portraits and event scenes in the visual novel and the stories within are fully voiced.  Related: Scandal Releases Highspeed Étoile Anime Ending Theme Live Performance Clip The Highspeed Étoile anime is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll, which describes the series like so: Rin Rindo, who once dreamt of becoming a ballet dancer before being sidelined by injury,...

Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy manga of the same name, has unveiled a new key visual (below) as well as two new cast members. The series will broadcast Japan for two consecutive cours (24 episodes total) on the TV Tokyo network and Bs Ntv beginning in October 2024. It will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the fall 2024 anime simulcast lineup. Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister key visual The new cast members include: Mahiru Anekoji voiced by Nana Mizuki (Alice Summerwood in Highspeed Étoile ) Shirahi Tsuruyama voiced by Chika Anzai (Shizuru Chikura in Train to the End of the World ) The original Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister manga by Marcey Naito is serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Sunday manga magazine, and an English language version is also available from Kodansha USA. Yujiro Abe directs the Tying...

The official website and accounts for the Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools anime series announced today that the series will premiere in Japan starting July 6 at 21:00 Jst . A new trailer and a second key visual were also released, along with the addition of Ken Narita to the cast as Carlo Rosetti. Ending theme song "Glitter" by Marina Horiuchi is previewed in the trailer below. Key Visual 2 Related: Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools Anime Reveals July 2024 Plans, New Trailer and More The Dahlia in Bloom staff and cast includes: Director: Yosuke Kubo Series Composition: Yuichiro Higashide Character Design: Satomi Kurita Sound Director: Yukio Nagasaki Music: Kow Otani Animation Production: Typhoon Graphics, Imagica Dahlia voiced by Saori Onishi Volfred voiced by Atsushi Tamaru Irma Nuvolari voiced by Riho Iida (Rin Hoshizora in Love Live! School Idol Project ) Marcella Nuvolari voiced by...

The official accounts for the Tower of God anime series today announced that the anime will premiere in Japan on July 7. A new key visual was also released alongside the announcement. Related: Tower of God 2nd Season Reveals Opening and Ending Theme by NiziU The previously announced staff and cast include: Chief Director : Kazuyoshi Takeuchi Director : Akira Suzuki Series Composition : Erika Yoshida Script : Erika Yoshida, Takeshi Miyamoto, Riuji Yoshizaki Character Design : Miho Tanino, Seigo Kitazawa, Isamatsu Kashima Chief Animation Director : Seigo Kitazawa Art Director : Yusuke Ikeda Art Designer : Akihiro Hirasawa Color Setting : Reiko Sekine Director of Photography : Anna Tomisaki (animocaramel) Editor : Yukie Oikawa Sound Director : Takayuki Yamaguchi Music : Kevin Penkin Animation Production : The Answerstudio Jyu Viole Grace voiced by Taichi Ichikawa (Hikaru Kiyomiya in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian ) Rachel voiced by Saori Hayami...

The official YouTube channel for Japanese rock band Scandal began streaming a live performance clip of their latest song, "Fanfare," now featured as the ending theme for the spring 2024 TV anime Highspeed Étoile . The performance was filmed at the last concert of their "Scandal Tour 2024 'Luminous'" tour, held at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo on May 25, 2024. The song was newly written for the anime and is included in their latest 11th original album "Luminous," released on March 20. Scandal "Fanfare" live performance clip Scandal "Fanfare" music video Highspeed Étoile TV anime creditless ending movie Scandal artist photo Related: Rock Band Scandal Releases Highspeed Étoile Anime Ending Theme Music Video The futuristic racing sports-themed original TV anime Highspeed Étoile premiered on Tokyo Broadcasting System and other stations in Japan on April 5, 2024, and also streams on Crunchyroll for members in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America. Crunchyroll describes the series: Rin Rindo,...

Anime voice actor Toru Furuya, well-known for his role as Sabo in the ongoing One Piece series, as well as for his work in the likes of Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon and Mobile Suit Gundam, has publicly apologized for an extramarital affair with a fan.

Per Oricon News, Weekly Bunshun, a Tokyo-based weekly tabloid, reported that it had interviewed the 70-year-old Furuya, who issued a response on his X (formerly Twitter) account apologizing for a four-and-a-half affair with a woman in her 30s that lasted until September 2023. Furuya also apologized for his actions during the affair, including assaulting the unnamed fan during an argument and forcing her to have an abortion when she became pregnant.

"I was attracted to her sincere support, so I contacted her and started a relationship with her. During our relationship, we once had an argument and I ended up raising my hand. As an adult,...

The official YouTube channel for voice actor/singer Nana Mizuki has started streaming a music video for her latest 42nd CD single song, "Adrenalized." The song, whose lyrics were written by herself, is now featured as the opening theme for the spring 2024 TV anime Highspeed Étoile , in which she is also cast as one of its main characters, Alice Summerwood. Mizuki described the song on her blog's April 6 entry : "It is a cheer digital rock song (laughs) in the typical Mizuki style, with a melody and lyrics that condenses the elation and tension of facing a race, and the indomitable spirit and dynamism to keep moving forward despite the struggle in a new environment. A perfect song for a new life. Please listen to it a lot!" The music video was filmed in a special area at Fuji Speedway, one of the most famous racing circuits in Japan, as...

Our first lap through Highspeed Étoile is complete, and the original anime's opening theme song title perfectly encaptures its vibes: "Adrenalized", which is performed by Nana Mizuki ( Tomodachi Game Op). A creditless version of the sequence is now available to watch below, while the series' first episode is currently streaming on Crunchyroll . Related: The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3 Anime Releases Creditless Opening Theme Video Featuring original character designs by Takuya Fujima ( Warlords of Sigrdrifa ), Highspeed Étoile is directed by Keitaro Motonaga at studio A-cat and stars Fuka Izumi, Yoko Hikasa, Yoko Hikasa, Shiori Izawa, Yui Horie and Ayaka Suwa. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series and describes the story: Rin Rindo, who once dreamt of becoming a ballet dancer before being sidelined by injury, is embracing a quiet life with her grandmother until she is unexpectedly thrust into the high-speed world of racing. Now, she faces a new adrenaline-fueled reality in the Nex Race,...

The official website for the upcoming spring 2024 TV anime Highspeed Étoile announced today the launch of Highspeed Étoile Racing , a collaboration racing team featuring women drivers. 28-year-old Kotomi Maeda and 26-year-old Ai Shimizu will serve as the team's main drivers. Their first race will be the All Japan Ev-gp Series, an electric vehicle race held at Tsukuba Circuit on April 27, 2024. The team's racing cars are a Vita-1 — a domestic racing machine developed and marketed by Japanese racing car constructor West Racing Cars — and Tesla's electric car "Model S Plaid." Both cars are decorated with illustrations of the anime's main characters, Rin Rindo and Kanata Asakawa. Related: Highspeed Étoile TV Anime Premieres on April 5 The team's official website describes the team's concept: Among sports, motorsports is a field in which there are still few opportunities for women to play an active role. In response to the voices of women who...