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For fans looking into get into anime for the first time, free streaming service Tubi is honestly one of the best places to start. Although Tubi's anime collection isn't quite as big as what's available on designated anime streamers like Crunchyroll or Hidive, there's a library of eclectic anime series to stream.

In addition to recent series like One-Punch Man, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and My Deer Friend Noko-tan, there's an especially impressive collection of anime from the 1990s and early 2000s: the original Japanese version of series like Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura that were never made available in English at the time they originally aired in North America, the cult classic English dub of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! and other classic series including Inuyasha, Naruto, Death Note and Appleseed.

One of the major gems available for free streaming on Tubi is the iconic and influential 1995 cyberpunk anime movie Ghost in the Shell.

A brand-new trailer released for the I'm Living With an Otaku Neet Kunoichi?! anime today previews Mayu Sagara as Kira Ventor and Yurie Kozakai as Kurena Ventor for the first time ahead of their debut in the second cour commencing on April 5 . The comedy series began airing in Japan on January 4. I'm Living With an Otaku Neet Kunoichi?! Trailer 3 Related: I'm Living With an Otaku Neet Kunoichi?! Anime Reveals Cour 2 Key Visual, Cast Based on the manga by Kotatsu, Hisashi Saito ( The Testament of Sister New Devil ) directs I'm Living with an Otaku Neet Kunoichi!? at studio Quad, with Takashi Aoshima ( My Deer Friend Nokotan ) on series composition, Masahiko Suzuki ( Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs ) on character designs and Cmjk on music. Hidive simulcasts the anime and describes the story: In order to protect an ordinary businessman, Tsukasa Atsumi, from demons,...

A great anime comedy can always bring smiles to viewers' faces. The best titles in the genre can deliver satisfying gags and characters that keep people hungry for more. Characters from popular comedies like Kaguya-sama: Love is Warhave become iconic figures in the anime community for years. However, every so often, a great anime series can overwhelm its viewers with its gags.

Comedy series must always walk a fine line between balancing outrageous gags with their more quiet, dramatic moments. A series that leans too heavily into the same comedic gags can risk becoming stale if there isn't anything to break them up. It's fine for comedy anime to lean into being silly, but too much of it can steer fans away from the show. This might even lead to the series declining in popularity and losing its momentum.

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The official YouTube channel for Himitsu no AiPri , the ongoing latest installment in the idol-themed Pretty Series, started streaming a main trailer for its second TV anime season, subtitled "Ring Arc." The clip confirms the second season is set to premiere in Japan on April 6, 2025. While the first season aired on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m., the second season will air 30 minutes earlier at 9:30 a.m. Himitsu no AiPri Season 2 Main Trailer The AiPri franchise's official X (formerly Twitter) also posted a new key visual for the second season. Key Visual The following new characters and their respective voice actors were also announced (from left) Princess Ring Clover voiced by Eri Kitamura (Sayaka Miki in Puella Magi Madoka Magica ) Juria Igarashi voiced by Rio Tsuchiya (Kinu Tanukikoji in My Deer Friend Nokotan ) Eru Rokudo voiced by Rina Kawaguchi (Luka Ikaruga in The Idolm@ster Shiny Colors ) (from left...

Hard-hitters and small critters. The chilling and the chilled. Villains at the helm and heroes in other realms. Athletes to beat and students who compete. Brothers, lovers… and plenty of others. There simply aren't enough words to sum up the full scope of stories told through English dubs released last year, and even less for the myriad of voices that brought every character to life. There are, however, plenty of numbers. And for a second year, I've put together a detailed overview of every anime we watched and voice actor we heard in 2024! Related: Infographic: A Census of 2023 English Dub Simulcasts on Crunchyroll Footnotes Data is built from internal studio cast lists for episodes released up to mid-January 2025, where available . For some outsourced productions such as My Deer Friend Nokotan , Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction and Aniplex of America titles, overall series cast lists were matched to Japanese episode credits to create partial data.

Many anime have well-thought-out plots, full of intrigue and plot twists. Their stories are crafted by masters who want to leave an impact on manga and anime fans. However, just because many anime value their storytelling, the same cannot be said of every anime.

Other anime prefer to leave fans surprised and bewildered with random happenstances that make less and less sense the more the series progresses. While a good story is entertaining at times, sometimes fans prefer nonsensical fun that leaves them scratching their heads.

A Reindeer Attends High School in My Deer Friend Nokotan Streaming On: Crunchyroll

In My Deer Friend Nokotan, Torako Koshi's ordinary high school life is thrown for a loop when she learns the transfer student, Noko Shikanoko, is actually a reindeer in human disguise. Together, they form the bizarre Deer Club where life is anything but normal. Torako may have wanted to live...

The official YouTube channel for the nine-member Japanese anime song dance performance unit Real Akiba Boyz has started streaming a music video for their latest digital sing song, "Neet In Jam," the opening theme for the winter 2025 TV anime I'm Living with an Otaku Neet Kunoichi!? . Under the special unit name Real Akiba Boyz loves Nakagawa Shoko , the song digitally released on January 5, 2025. As its unit name suggests, otaku idol and singer Shoko Nakagawa , aka Shokotan , joined the song as the lead singer. The music video, which features the illustrated members and Shokotan's dance performance, was produced by freelance creator Tama Kashiwamori . Real Akiba Boyz loves Nakagawa Shoko "Neet In Jam" Music Video I'm Living with an Otaku Neet Kunoichi!? Creditless Opening Video Digital single jacket Related: I'm Living with an Otaku Neet Kunoichi!? TV Anime Reveals New Key Art Hisashi Saito ( The Testament of Sister New Devil ) directs I'm...

I'm Living with an Otaku Neet Kunoichi!? has sprung into action this winter season. Today, it's time to get cozy with Shizuri with a creditless version of the show's action-packed opening! The opening theme is "Neet In Jam " by Real Akiba Boyz loves Shoko Nakagawa. Check it out: I'm Living with an Otaku Neet Kunoichi!? Creditless Op Related: I’m Living with an Otaku Neet Kunoichi!? Anime Previews Opening Song in New Trailer Hisashi Saito ( The Testament of Sister New Devil ) directs I'm Living with an Otaku Neet Kunoichi!? at studio Quad, with series composition by Takashi Aoshima ( My Deer Friend Nokotan ), character designs by Masahiko Suzuki ( Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs ) and music by Cmjk. The series is based on the manga of the same name with storyboards by Yakitomato and illustrations by Kotatsu. Hidive currently simulcasts the anime as it airs,...

Deeeer Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game , a "Slow-Life Town Destruction Game" developed by Gibier Games and published by Playism, today revealed an official collaboration with the My Deer Friend Nokotan anime that took the internet by the horns last year. From now until February 4, 2025 (Pst), players who claim the free Shikanoko Dance Dlc on Steam will be able to re-enact the Shikanoko Dance in-game, accompanied by opening song "Shikairo Days". The collaboration is not available in China, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia due to copyright reasons. Related: My Deer Friend Nokotan is the Summer's Perfect Anime to Detach From Reality Based on the manga by Oshioshio, Masahiko Ota directed the My Deer Friend Nokotan anime at Wit Studio, with series composition by Takashi Aoshima, character designs by Ayumu Tsujimura and music by Yasuhiro Misawa ( Hinamatsuri ). Crunchyroll streams the series in a range of subs and dubs, describing...

A-1 Pictures' popular Solo Leveling picks up a rather nice accolade before Season 2 premieres this January as MyAnimeList data crowns it 2024's most popular anime.

The popular anime database and tracker MyAnimeList revealed its most popular anime of 2024. MyAnimeList allows users to add a series to their account to indicate their current watch progress -- while these can include members who plan to watch the series but have not yet, this is generally negligible and can be discarded. Unsurprisingly, Solo Leveling Season 1 was the most popular anime of 2024, leading Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc in second by a massive 246k member lead. It led Dandadan in third by 271k. The top 10 list can be seen below.

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2024 was another great year for anime, debuting a stunning variety of new series for fans to enjoy. Every major genre got some fresh new titles for fans to dive into, from heartfelt romance to shonen anime, comedy, and slice-of-life. 2024 saw a healthy mix of remakes of classic anime, brand new titles, and fresh adaptations of existing works.

2024 has plenty of anime worth watching, but only a handful stand out as the best of the best. It can be hard for a new anime to elave a mark, but anime fans know that these series had no trouble bulding an audience and leaving everyone hungry for more.

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! is a Simple Yet Charming Romance Anime Streaming on Crunchyroll

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! is a charming little anime and a real treat for fans of the genre who just want a cozy romance to watch. It's also mildly educational,...

Either because of their catchy rhythm, the popularity of the artist, or a viral dance on social platforms, some anime opening songs have achieved such international popularity that even those who aren't fans of these series can easily recognize its music. The most recent proof of this is found in Google Trends, which revealed its data for 2024 and where anime music wasn't left behind. Because of this, even though fans often debate about the best song of the year’s anime releases, the most popular opening of 2024 already has a clear winner.

Google has compiled a list of the most-searched terms for 2024. In the category of trending songs in search and hum to search, both worldwide and in Japan, an anime song has placed in the top three, beating fan-favorite series like Dandadan and Oshi no Ko, and it is from none other than the hilarious revelation from the Shōnen Jump,...

As the year draws to a close, Google has unveiled its most-searched terms for 2024, including a dedicated slot for the anime category. The top 10 anime on this list feature several expected entries, with the recent global sensation Dandadan securing an impressive #2 spot. Science Saru's Dandadan has rightfully earned its place, delivering fans nearly every element one could hope for in an entertainment medium.

Google's data highlights the growing interest in anime, with Dandadan skyrocketing in popularity following the release of Episode #7. This episode surprised fans with the tragic backstory of the Acrobatic Silky, cementing the anime's place among the year's most talked-about series. However, the top-searched anime of 2024, while an expected contender for the list, claimed the #1 spot for a reason that firmly justifies its position.

Mashle Takes the First Spot in Google's Top 10 Anime List Season 2 of Mashle, Released During the Winter of 2024, Has One Good Reason For Its...

The creators of 2024’s strangest hit anime, My Deer Friend Nokotan, have revealed new insight into the series’ inspiration from viral memes. Director Masahiko Ohta stated that he "immediately thought of Bully Maguire," Tobey Maguire’s most hilarious legacy, from his time in Spider-Man for overseas viewers.

In a recent interview with Anime Trending, Wit Studio (also known for its hit anime series Spy x Family) executives and series’ creators discussed My Deer Friend Nokotan’s production. The series was originally a slice-of-life comedy manga created by Oshioshio, already known for its hilarious antics and pop culture references. Director Ohta explained how he tried to bring these references to the screen while avoiding copyright issues, as well as introducing fresh takes as he brought the pages to life. One key scene from the anime, which went viral prior to the show even airing, was the protagonist Torako Koshi imitating Tobey...

Google has now released its top-trending search terms in its annual Year in Search data drop, revealing which anime titles maintained their notoriety among fans in its new data release.

Google recently released its Year in Search 2024, showcasing the year's top trending searches across categories like sports, celebrities, public personalities and notably for Japan, anime. When looking at trends in Japan, Google data revealed that Mashle was the top trending anime of 2024, followed by Dandadan, Kaiju No. 8, My Deer Friend Nokotan and The Elusive Samurai. Readers can check out the full top 10 list below. A Google representative shared that Google defines top trending as "the searches that had a high spike in traffic over a sustained period in 2024 as compared to 2023."

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Ahead of a January 4, 2025 premiere on Japanese television, a brand-new main trailer released for the I'm Living with an Otaku Neet Kunoichi!? anime today previewed the comedy series' opening song, "Neet In Jam " by Real Akiba Boyz loves Shoko Nakagawa. Hinaki Yano performs "Neet Pia." for the ending song as the main character. I'm Living with an Otaku Neet Kunoichi!? Main Trailer Related: I'm Living with an Otaku Neet Kunoichi!? TV Anime Reveals New Key Art Based on the manga by Kotatsu, Hisashi Saito ( The Testament of Sister New Devil ) directs I'm Living with an Otaku Neet Kunoichi!? at studio Quad, with series composition by Takashi Aoshima ( My Deer Friend Nokotan ), character designs by Masahiko Suzuki ( Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs ) and music by Cmjk. Hidive will simulcast the anime as it airs, and describes the story like so: In order to protect an ordinary businessman,...

Wit Studio , the animation production company behind Spy × Family , Attack on Titan Seasons 1-3 and more, announced the launch of its own apparel line < Archives > on November 26. < Archives > is described as a project that aims to cross “past/present/future” and encompass them from outside of animation, using fashion as a special recording medium. Although animation works are completed by a variety of people, by focusing on intermediate products that are usually out of the spotlight and incorporating them into fashion, the project's aim to make the process of animation production widely known and to encourage many people to become interested in the animation industry. The first lineup of the project will be two types of T-shirts featuring one of the studio's recent works, the TV anime My Deer Friend Nokotan , which aired in the summer 2024 season. Keyframes (Key animation drawings), one of the intermediate deliverables at the “58%” progress level in the animation production process,...

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...

Time to make some money moves, as the English dub of drama anime Trillion Game begins streaming on Crunchyroll from Thursday, October 17 ! Here's the lucrative cast and crew for Episode 1: Trillion Game English Dub Cast Haru voiced by Cody Savoie Gaku voiced by Chase Kloza Kirika voiced by Katelyn Barr Interviewers voiced by Campbell Cooley, Bryan Massey, Jacob Browning Trillion Game English Dub Crew Voice Director: Jason Lord Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Heather Walker Mixer: Andrew Tipps Engineer: Victor Acosta Related: My Deer Friend Nokotan English Dub Drops on Crunchyroll Tomorrow Key Art Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Dubs Include Blue Lock 2nd Season and More Based on the manga by Riichiro Inagaki ( Dr. Stone ) and Ryoichi Ikegami, Yuzo Sato ( Police in a Pod ) directs Trillion Game at studio Madhouse, with series composition by Ryunosuke Kingetsu ( Soaring Sky! Precure ), character designs by Kei Tsuchiya ( The Gene of AI ) and music by...

This is an antler alert! All 12 episodes of My Deer Friend Nokotan 's doe-lightful English dub, and all the buck-wild antics that come with it, will begin streaming on Crunchyroll from Thursday, October 10 . Here's the core English voice cast for the absurd comedy series: My Deer Friend Nokotan English Dub Cast Noko Shikanoko voiced by Trina Deuhart Torako Koshi voiced by Roo Ryder Anko Koshi voiced by Sarah Thomas Meme Bashame voiced by Bay Doxey Neko Nekoyamada voiced by Meagan Johnson Kinu Tanukikoji voiced by Nickolette Kong Chiharu Tsubameya voiced by Abby Pasion Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Dubs Include Blue Lock 2nd Season and More Key Art Related: Dan Da Dan English Dub Launches on Crunchyroll Today Based on the manga by Oshioshio, Masahiko Ota directed My Deer Friend Nokotan at Wit Studio, with series composition by Takashi Aoshima, character designs by Ayumu Tsujimura and music by Yasuhiro Misawa ( Hinamatsuri ). Crunchyroll...

The Summer 2024 anime season has come to a close, and looking back, it's easy to see which titles were the best, most entertaining, and most memorable of them all. While My Hero Academia's 7th season was solid and My Deer Friend Nokotan was a bizarre yet welcome surprise, the seinen series Oshi no Ko was arguably the season's best anime with its second season. The first episode of Oshi no Ko hit the ground running with its brutally subversive elements and tense drama, and Season 2 lived up to those high standards.

Season 2 of Oshi no Ko packed plenty of what made the first season such a hit, while also pushing the story in bold new directions and exploring some fascinating new ideas as Aqua and Ruby Hoshino figure out their new lives. This season owes much of its success to what Season 1 established while also adding some wonderful new material that any fan may enjoy.

When Fujio Akatsuka fans celebrated the manga artist's eightieth birthday, no one could have seen the classic anime Osomatsu-kun being followed up by its sequel series Osomatsu-san. Three seasons later, and anime fans may be craving more of the wacky misadventures these sextuplets constantly find themselves in.

Since season four isn't coming out any time soon, fans may need a hilarious and fun anime to tide them over in the meantime. Part of Osomatsu-san's charm is its nonsensical and oftentimes bewildering plots, but the sextuplets don't have a monopoly on that kind of anime. There are plenty of others just like it.

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Soon after the streaming of the final 12th episode in Japan last night, the official website for the My Deer Friend Nokotan TV anime posted a new music video for the opening theme song "Shikairo Days" composed with various footage from the anime. The song performed by the anime's four main voice cast members as their respective characters — Megumi Han (as Noko Shikanoko), Saki Fujita (as Torako Koshi), Rui Tanabe (as Anko Koshi), and Fuka Izumi (as Meme Bashame) — reached No. 1 on Spotify's viral chart in Japan, and the creditless opening movie released on YouTube has topped 25 million views to date. "Shikairo Days" Special Anime Music Video My Deer Friend Nokotan Creditless Opening Movie Sento-kun , the mascot character of Nara Prefecture, made a guest appearance in the final episode of the anime, and a special visual featuring a collaboration between Nokotan and Sento-kun has also been released. Additionally, to...

Magilumiere Co. Ltd. , an upcoming TV anime based on the magical girl satire manga written by Sekka Iwata and illustrated by Yu Aoki, has revealed two new cast members and an additional “company poster” promotional image (below). The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on October 4, 2024, and it will also stream in worldwide markets on Amazon Prime Video. The new cast members include: Lily Aoi voiced by Kaori Ishihara (Shiena Amamiya in Love Is Indivisible by Twins ) Lily Aoi character art Miyako Asou voiced by Kikuko Inoue (Ukai-sensei in My Deer Friend Nokotan ) Miyako Asou character art Miyakodo "company poster" art Shueisha publishes the original Magilumier Co. Ltd. manga in the Shonen Jump+ digital manga magazine. Manga Plus publishes an English language version of the series in digital form , with Viz Media publishing an English language version in print under the title Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. . Masahiro Hiraoka directs the...

Summer is coming to a close which means it’s time to see which opening themes from the summer season you all voted as your favorites. In a rare and unexpected case, I have Six openings for you this time instead of the usual five! There’s no tiebreaker to separate this deadlock so you get an extra opening this time around to listen to along with all of the others. It’s time to dive in and find out which openings from the summer season you voted as your favorites! #5: Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! - "Tsuyogaru Girl" by BotchiBoromaru feat. Mossa of Necry Talkie (5 percent) Nothing quite like starting off this season’s list with something that’s upbeat and fun to listen to! The perfect kind of opening theme energy is here as you’re ready to jam along with the song and then get to...

Twin Engine, an animation planning and production company, and Straight Edge, an IP production and writer management company, will hold a publicly solicited literary award, "Anime de Sekai he! Novel Award" (Aniseka Novel Award for short). The winning work is guaranteed to be published in book form and get its anime adaptation. Twin Engine has planned and produced many anime works such as Golden Kamuy and My Deer Friend Nokotan , and some of the most popular light novels produced by Straight Edge include Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online and Tsutomu Sato's The Irregular at Magic High School . The project's website states that the goal of the project is "to meet outstanding talents, work with them to realize anime adaptation, and send it to the world." In addition to anime adaptation, a variety of multimedia development, such as comicalization or game adaptation, are also planned. There are no restrictions on genre,...

The summer 2024 anime season has been a standout, bringing many different genres and stories to the screen that have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. From thrilling historical action to heartwarming romance and imagination-filled fantasy, this season's anime is sure to have a show for fans of any genre.

With both sequels of beloved series and fresh new stories, the anime industry continues to expand and deliver stunning animation and heartbreaking storytelling. This summer's anime each have their own unique flair and narrative that make the summer 2024 anime season one of the best. Anime fans of intense battles, charming love stories, and mind-bending fantasy worlds will be pleased with this summer's must-watch titles.

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Much to a certain ex-delinquent student council president's dismay, but equally to her dear kunai-wielding sister's pleasure, September 6 marks Younger Sister's Day in Japan, leading to the official X (formerly Twitter) account for My Deer Friend Nokotan commemorating the occasion with a lovingly sinister new visual. Or, as they've titled it, a 'Torako Koshi is Unable to Rest Because Her Yandere Sister Loves Her to Death' visual. 'Torako Koshi is Unable to Rest Because Her Yandere Sister Loves Her to Death' Visual Related: My Deer Friend Nokotan is the Summer’s Perfect Anime to Detach From Reality Based on the manga by Oshioshio, Masahiko Ota directs My Deer Friend Nokotan at Wit Studio, with series composition by Takashi Aoshima, character designs by Ayumu Tsujimura and music by Yasuhiro Misawa ( Hinamatsuri ). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and describes the story: Koshi Torako has everyone fooled. Her classmates see her as the perfect honor student,...

The following contains spoilers for My Deer Friend Nokotan Episode 8, "Goodbye Old Deer, Hello New Deer."

My Deer Friend Nokotan has barreled through its eight episodes with a manic flair thats as impressive as it is disorienting. Wit Studios feverish series revels in its absurdity, sure, but it's been a mixed bag thus far. Thankfully, each episode seems to deliver more chaotic escapades than the last, ramping up the lunacy and leaving a swirl of unanswered questions and memorable laughs in its wake.

By Episode 8, Goodbye Old Deer, Hello New Deer, the series is finally facing the chaos it unleashed, taking an out-of-character but welcome extended detour to address its most glaring loose end: just what is Nokotans identity, really? The episodes dive into solving the mystery of the deer-girl's deal is a satisfying glimmer of coherence amid the ongoing frenzy that is My Deer Friend Nokotan. Of course, its...

Following the original anime series' announcement last month, the official website and accounts for Negative Positive Angler today announced three more cast members to join leads Mutsuki Iwanaka, Fairouz Ai and Kaito Ishikawa, as follows: Kozue Nishimori voiced by Rio Tsuchiya (Kinu in My Deer Friend Nokotan ) Machida voiced by Hiroshi Tsuchida (Grisha in Attack on Titan ) Fujishiro voiced by Masashi Sugawara (Porchemy in One Piece ) Kozue Nishimori Machida Fujishiro Related: Original Anime Negative Positive Angler Announced for October 2024 Yutaka Uemura ( Saga of Tanya the Evil ) directs Negative Positive Angler at studio Nut, with series composition by Tomohiro Suzuki ( One-Punch Man ), character designs and chief animation direction by Hiromi Taniguchi ( Ranma 1/2 remake) and music by Tomoki Kikuya ( Bocchi The Rock! ). The story of Negative Positive Angler follows Tsunehiro Sasaki, a depressed college student burdened with debt and being told that he only has two years left to live. After falling...

The following contains spoilers for My Deer Friend Nokotan Episode 7, "DeerColle, Streaming, Hospitality, Etc."

After six episodes, My Deer Friend Nokotan has settled into its peculiar groove. Episode 7, "DeerColle, Streaming, Hospitality, Etc.," is a testament to just how weirdly delightful this show can get. With a trio of wildly inventive chapters, this episode proves that it's more than just a quirky gimmick. Rather, it's a full-blown summer smash. Episode 7 hits all the right notes, embracing the anime's absurdity while still delivering the charm that fans have come to adore.

By the seventh outing, My Deer Friend Nokotan has its rhythm down pat. The shows cast is now fully fleshed out, each character delightfully clich yet endearing in their own way. Episode 7 is a display of deserved indulgence, the series allowing itself to stretch its legs and fully explore the eccentric world it has created. This installment isnt just about hitting...

Sanrio's beloved mascots like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody and Kuromi have mass global appeal, but official releases are still often exclusive to Japan. Now, however, its latest crossover offers merchandise that's available for pre-order worldwide, and for one of the most heartfelt anime series to air in recent years.

Ranking of Kings, a coming-of-age fantasy anime based on the manga of the same name, premiered in 2021 and took its season by storm. Written by Taku Kishimoto and animated by Wit Studio, Ranking of Kings made headlines for its enormously sympathetic cast, unexpected fairy tale deconstructions and powerful tear-jerker moments. Its new collaboration with Sanrio may seem equally surprising at first glance, although the specific character matchups also feel oddly appropriate.

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Thus far, summer 2024 has seen the debut of dozens of new anime series, from zany gag shows like My Deer Friend Nokotan to unique romantic comedies like Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian. These, along with several other up-and-coming franchises, have made a deep impression on Japanese viewers this anime season.

Recently, Animate Times, a popular Japan-based anime site, asked its readers to choose which series that they would personally recommend others to "watch to the end." While action and isekai anime are the top trending genres of the moment, Animate's Top 10 list contains picks from a wide variety of categories, including romance, comedy, drama and even ecchi. The winners, organized from most to least popular, can be seen below.

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The following contains spoilers for My Deer Friend Nokotan Episode 6, "The Summer Deer Festival"

My Deer Friend Nokotan kicks off every episode with an irresistible opening theme, "Deer-Colored Days", performed by the main cast. It's a peppy tune, with its hypnotic chants of "Shikanokokokokochitantan" inviting the audience in for the wild ride ahead. And that's the idea; the song says so with lyrics like "Overflowing with chaos! Before I know it, Im hooked, nu-nu-nun!" sung over and over again as the Deer Club do an adorable TikTok-worthy dance. In essence, the anime is daring the audience to make a Faustian bargain: a half hour of absurd bliss traded for a bit of brain rot.

The cold open for My Deer Friend Nokotan Episode 6, "The Summer Deer Festival", is even more forthright than the song is. It features a literal PSA that uses footage of real-life herds of lounging deer. Said...

One Piece Day '24 has revealed the list of staff and a first look at a slew of new concept art for Wit Studio's highly anticipated One Piece anime remake, The One Piece.

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My Deer Friend Nokotan episode #6 had a surprise early release, and its great that episode #7 and beyond will be the same. Episode #6 was the most unique and utterly surreal episode of the series to date, and if My Deer Friend Nokotan has more of that style of writing in store, then new episodes coming out as early as possible are great to see.

My Deer Friend Nokotan episode #6 was structured largely the same as previous episodes with its story divided into unrelated and episodic segments, albeit taken to an extreme that was never seen in the anime before. The usual moments of surreal and otherwise goofy comedy were all present, and it all...

This review contains spoilers for My Deer Friend Nokotan Episodes 1-5.

My Deer Friend Nokotan kicked off its inaugural season with eerie allure and cheeky charm. Introducing a deer-girl whose powers and presence threaten to topple Koshitans squeaky-clean life, the anime's episodes pack a potent blend of delirium and laughs, all hitting like a drunken haze. The series has certainly set a bar, albeit a moving one; each episode is a whimsical game of limbo offering a smattering of shock and satire. The show hasnt been without hiccups, but dont count My Deer Friend Nokotan out yet.

The series embraced its quirks with gusto, morphing its narrative missteps into highlights of absurdity and brilliance. With its unapologetically over-the-top scenes and self-referential sense of humor, the show turned its chaotic charm into a defining feature. Its a bold, unpredictable ride that keeps viewers engaged through its sheer ridiculousness. This is something...

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My Deer Friend Nokotan episode #6 is teasing more great comedy from the exciting and bizarre series from Spy X Family's animation studio. Episode #5 didnt do much to expand on the cast, both in terms of characterization and pure numbers, but it fully played into its strengths and continued to show off whats made the anime so fun to watch.

As with previous episodes, My Deer Friend Nokotan episode #5 was split into multiple segments; the first two segments of My Deer Friend Nokotan episode #5 were more stories focused on the comedy of Nokotan and Koshitans dynamic, but the third segment put Nekoyamada back in the spotlight as she tried and...

Official production staff behind one of the hottest -- and certainly strangest -- anime series of the Summer 2024 season have just reimagined Rambo as a whole new breed of action hero.

In an August 3 X (formerly Twitter) post from the anime's official PR account, Sylvester Stallone's iconic John Rambo is given the My Deer Friend Nokotan treatment. In the attached image, the titular anime character is seen bearing her classic Japanese schoolgirl outfit and fantastical antlers, but with massive muscles and holding a rocket launcher with flames filling the background, while holding the same pose that Rambo is also seen in the iconic theatrical release poster for 1985's Rambo: First Blood Part II.

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My Deer Friend Nokotan quickly established itself as a show that dances on the knife's edge between genius and madness. The first three episodes were a rollercoaster of surreal humor and bizarre situations, drawing in a niche audience while leaving others wondering what they'd just watched. Beyond its sheer strangeness, this high-wire storytelling act smashes absurdity against a deliberately archetypical high school drama, helping the anime stand out among a crowded class of similar and increasingly derivative school anime.

In My Deer Friend Nokotan Episode 4, "Deer Club Under Siege", the anime ups the ante by pulling back the curtain on the student council. Torako, the ever-under-duress president, navigates the treacherous waters of political players that is her cabinet namely Neko Nekoyamada, Kinu Tanukikaji, and Chiharu Tsubameya. Each of these council members has their own agendas that don't always have the student body in mind. Episode 4 sharpens the show's focus on...

My Deer Friend Nokotans premiere was a dizzying albeit promising affair. Its second episode followed up the first with what can only be assumed to be an amuse-bouche of tasty teases for the rest of the series: more unserious, schadenfreude-abundant, absurd shojo madness, complete with a sweet center. Neither, however, did much to lay the groundwork for a real, season-long story. With that in mind, a lot is riding on My Deer Friend Nokotans third episode, "Bashame, the New Student." The episode itself is fun in a vacuum, but the jury is still out on whether it has enough meat on the proverbial venison bone to sustain the larger story.

If nothing else, My Deer Friend made it clear that it has no interest in wasting the audiences time pretending its anything near normal anime fare. Unfortunately, whether the folks at Wit Studio intend to be beholden to norms or otherwise,...

Fans of the quirky anime comedy My Deer Friend Nokotan have been eagerly awaiting the next installment after the hilarious events of Episode 4 left them wanting more. Picking up where the deer club’s misadventures left off, Episode 5 is primed to deliver more absurd antics and character-driven gags this Sunday.

Produced by acclaimed studio Wit Studio (Attack on Titan) and featuring a creative directorial approach from Ken Sanuma, My Deer Friend Nokotan has garnered a loyal following for its heartwarming stories of friendship paired with creative visual humor. At the heart of the series is the deer-human Bff duo of Koshitan and Nokotan, whose feel-good bond serves as an anchor amidst the show’s surreal circumstances.

Episode 4 centered around Koshitan’s interactions with the quirky student council. While vice president Nekoyamada aimed to undermine the deer club, her efforts were thwarted in comedic fashion. Memorable scenes included Koshitan attempting to...

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My Deer Friend Nokotan episode #4 was another episode all about widening the scope of the cast and comedy, and it left a lot to be excited about for episode #5 in beyond. With even more great comedic writing and equally chaotic direction accompanying it, episode #4 did a great job of playing into the strengths of the series, and its not looking to let up on that anytime soon.

My Deer Friend Nokotan episode #4 introduced Koshitans fellow student council members, and while episode #3 set them up to be somewhat antagonistic towards the Deer Club, in reality, the student council were hilariously ineffective as antagonists to the point that most of them became friends with the Deer...

Wait for me, my utopia! Thats what Torako sings at the start of My Deer Friend Nokotan's second episode, "Deer Meets Darkness Girl." In the cold open, the recently outed former-delinquent schoolgirl skips towards what she expects to be a self-designed, practically perfect clubhouse, blissfully unaware of what waits around an obstructed corner. Its a resonant experience, kind of like waiting week-to-week for this anime's newest episodes.

In episode one, Girl Meets Deer, My Deer Friend Nokotan made headway in establishing the new Wit Studio series as an absurdist comedy worthy of, at minimum, an audit. It did little to set the stage for much else. Instead of dipping its toes into its distinctly wacky waters, the premier sported enough childlike splish-splashing to make Singin in the Rains Gene Kelly blush. Now, with Episode 2, the deer-person shojo thankfully zooms out, at least a little bit, to offer a wider array of offerings,...

Embrace the rollercoaster of absurdity in My Deer Friend Nokotan's valiant attempt to blend the absurd with anime conventions. The daring comedy of "Girl Meets Deer" makes the anime stand out from the norm, despite translation hiccups. My Deer Friend Nokotan disrupts the anime landscape with its fearless embrace of chaos and nonconformity.

Anime juggernaut Wit Studio's latest venture, My Deer Friend Nokotan, spent the better part of 2024 perched high on the list of the years most eagerly awaited new shows. Its offbeat charm and delightfully bizarre marketing campaign earned it a spot on anime-fan radars, offering the potential for an experience as refreshingly weird as its shit-post adjacent promotional material. Yet, despite this impressive build-up, this very premiere episode was tainted with controversy. Its questionable subtitled translation some even assuming it to be AI-generated disrupted the shows momentum and cast a shadow over its premiere. The buzzing hype train was derailed.

An unexpected hit of the Summer 2024 anime season, My Deer Friend Nokotan gained instantaneous popularity due to its surreal humor, eccentric characters, and unforgettably catchy opening theme. Following a former delinquent hiding ber embarrassing past behind a facade of perfection, Torako, and her unlikely new acquaintance, an air-headed deer girl named Shikanoko, My Deer Friend Nokotan is an eclectic explosion of fast-paced absurdist humor that unapologetically embraces the genres weirdness.

The series referential comedy and self-indulgent nonsensicality resonated especially strongly with fans online, who appreciated how perfectly My Deer Friend Nokotan caters to modern internet humor sensibilities. While the bizarreness of the show makes it seem one of a kind, My Deer Friend Nokotan resembles many similar surreal anime comedies where the most illogical of situations become reality. Exemplars of animes weirdest and most comically unorthodox side, these shows are just as unpredictable and hilarious as My Deer Friend Nokotan.

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My Deer Friend Nokotan episode #3 did a good job of further expanding on the basic premise of the story, and with that, theres plenty of great setup for episode #4 and beyond. Between the always-stellar art and animation and writing that always finds a way to be as entertainingly funny as possible, theres still plenty to love about My Deer Friend Nokotan, and thats unlikely to change,...

Crunchyroll is about to make a big splash at this year's San Diego Comic-Con in California. The massively popular anime streaming service is ushering in a brand-new makeover of its brand and service, with more yet in store.

Crunchyroll revealed its bold new look via a press release and new promotional video on its official YouTube account. According to the anime streaming giant, "the new look, feel, and sound of Crunchyroll reflects the joy that anime brings fans worldwide and is focused on an ethos of fun and celebration." The official rollout of the new and improved Crunchyroll is set for July 25, coinciding with San Diego Comic-Con 2024. The four-day event will take place at the San Diego Convention Center in California.

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Even though Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland are considered to be the best actors to ever portray the roles of Peter Parker and Spider-Man, for every 2000s kid, Tobey Maguire is the original Web-Slinger. Mostly because it was his original trilogy that became wildly popular, it developed the need for more superhero films on the big screen.

Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man. Credits: Sony

However, Maguire did not become synonymous with the role because he was the first one to play the character, but his trilogy was full of iconic characters and moments. One of the most iconic scenes from the third sequel was the Bully Maguire dance, which became a part of pop culture, leading to the origin of hilarious memes around the world.

Hence, when My Deer Friend Nokotan decided to add a reference from the 2007 film, fans of Maguire and the anime were quick to sing its praise on social media!

Quick Links What Time My Deer Friend Nokotan Episode #3 Releases What Happened In My Deer Friend Nokotan Episode #2? My Deer Friend Nokotans New Character Perfectly Rounds Out The Cast My Deer Friend Nokotan Episode #2 Is An Improvement On All Fronts My Deer Friend Nokotan episode #3 premieres on Sunday, July 21. My Deer Friend Nokotan episode #2 introduced Anko and added comedy to the series by expanding the character dynamics beyond Torako and Nokotan. The improved subtitles resolved translation issues from episode #1 and will help the anime become a hit in the summer anime season.

My Deer Friend Nokotan episode #2 improved on its great premiere in terms of writing and overall presentation, and because of that, theres plenty to be excited about with episode #3s release. Episode #2 continued to show just how much the anime has to offer, and if it keeps things going like that for episode #3 and beyond, the series will...