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Cygames' fantasy RPG smart phone game Princess Connect! Re:Dive will hold an online event "Priconne Fes 2025" on its official YouTube channel on February 8 and 9, 2025. The game released in Japan on February 15, 2018 for Android and iOS, and this event will be held to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the release. As part of the program, a new special anime will stream on the channel on February 9, the second day of the event. This special anime will be newly produced for “Priconne Fes 2025”. The title and details will be announced at a later date. "Priconne Fes 2025” will stream live on YouTube Live for free. Various series voice cast members will appear on stage for the two-day event for special Princess Connect! Re:Dive programs, including variety shows where participants can win in-game items, informational talks, new information announcements and more. "Priconne Fes 2025" Trailer Scheduled Participating Voice Actors Atsushi Abe (Protagonist) M·A...

The official website and accounts for the upcoming Flower and Asura anime today announced that the slice-of-life drama series will air on Japanese television from January 7, 2025 at 25:29 (effectively January 8 at 1:29). Two additional cast members and a main visual were also revealed along with a main trailer that previews the opening and ending songs, "Jibun Kakumei" ("Self Revolution") by Shishamo and "Roro" ("Resonant") by Sato., respectively. Flower and Asura Main Trailer Flower and Asura Main Visual The Flower and Asura anime's cast list is now as follows: Hana Haruyama voiced by Minori Fujidera Mizuki Usurai voiced by Miyuri Shimabukuro An Natsue voiced by Fuka Izumi Shudai Toga voiced by Shoya Chiba Matsuyuki Akiyama voiced by Seiichiro Yamashita Ryoko Totonoi voiced by Kiyono Yasuno Setaro Hakoyama voiced by Taito Ban Hiromi Kichijoji voiced by Koji Yusa Shura Saionji voiced by Yoko Hikasa Related: Flower and Asura Anime Reveals Opening, Ending...

Demon Lord 2099 is preparing to kick off a new story-line in style with the “Cybermagic City Akihabara” arc. The series previewed the upcoming arc with a new trailer, key art and cast additions have been revealed for the anime. Crunchyroll also streams the series as part of the fall 2024 anime simulcast lineup. Demon Lord 2099 “Cybermagic City Akihabara” Trailer The new cast members include: Hizuki Reynard Yamada voiced by Aya Yamane (Liliana Masquerade in Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- ) Aya Yamane and Hizuki Reynard Yamada Trat Goethel voiced by Hisako Kanemoto Hisako Kanemoto and Trat Goethel Mag Rosanta voiced by Yoko Hikasa (Pitohui in Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online ) Yoko Hikasa and Mag Rosanta Cornea Cebuld voiced by Setsuji Sato Setsuji Sato and Cornea Cebuld Demon Lord 2099 "Cybermagic City Akihabara" key art Related: Demon Lord 2099 Anime Opening Song Music Video Streamed The original Demon Lord 2099...

The official website and accounts for the previously announced The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows anime today revealed that the fantasy series will begin airing in April 2025 . A teaser trailer and visual were also unveiled, along with main cast and production staff members. The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Teaser Trailer The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Teaser Visual The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows anime's main cast is as follows: Zenos voiced by Shogo Sakata (Usato in The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic ) Lily voiced by Miharu Hanai (Elena in A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring ) Carmilla voiced by Yoko Hikasa (Pencilgon in Shangri-La Frontier ) Zenos Lily Carmilla Related: The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Season 2 Anime Plans Confirmed Based on the light novels by Sakaku Hishikawa and Daburyu, Joe Yoshizaki directs The Brilliant Healer's New...

“Monoke The Movie: Phantom in the Rain” is the new animated supernatural feature, directed by Kenji Nakamura, based on the “Mononoke” anime TV series (2007), spinning-off from the “Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales” anthology series (2006), starring Hiroshi Kamiya ,Tomoyo Kurosawa, Aoi Yūki, Mami Koyama, Kana Hanazawa, Haruka Tomatsu, Yoko Hikasa, Yūko Kaida, Yukana, Yuki Kaji, Jun Fukuyama, Daisuke Hosomi, Miyu Irino and Kenjiro Tsuda, streaming November 28, 2024 on Netflix:

“…a girl named ‘Asa’ is trying to advance her career, while another named ‘Kame’ is seeking her dream to participate in the workings of the ‘Inner Chambers’.

“As the elderly ‘’ does her best to conceal its secrets…

“…the ‘Medicine Seller’ arrives and begins to unravel the truth…”

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Since the very beginning, Danmachi has been teasing a connection between Freya and Syr, but no one could have expected it to get this deep.

Freya and Syr have been a part of the ongoing anime adaptation (which also goes by the name Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?) since early on in the series.

Freya, voiced by Yōko Hikasa (who played Atom in Netflix's Pluto series), was introduced as the show's primary antagonist, sensing the power of series protagonist Bell and scheming to make him fall for her to use his abilities for herself.

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Get into the game, because Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 is here! The kusoge-loving Sunraku is back to flaunt his incredible skills, and you'll be able to keep up every Sunday on Crunchyroll. To get you back into the virtual world, we have a full guide for details on the cast and staff behind it, trailers, visuals and more! Shangri-la Frontier Season 2 Guide Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 premieres on October 13, 2024 at 2:30 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis, Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia Related: Crunchyroll Fall Anime 2024 Season Lineup Announced! Where Can I Watch Shangri-La Frontier Season 2? You can watch it here on Crunchyroll. Just click the button below. Shangri-La...

New characters and adventures await in Dragon Ball Daima , which officially kicks off today! The brand new anime finds Goku and his friends turned small and entering an unknown world called the Demon Realm. What's in store for them there? We'll have to keep up every week to find out, and you can learn more about the series and the folks behind it in our complete guide below! Dragon Ball Daima Guide Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Dragon Ball Daima Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Dragon Ball Daima premieres on October 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Middle East Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Anime Season Lineup Announced! Where Can I Watch Dragon Ball Daima ? You can watch it here on Crunchyroll.

Goku's story isn't over yet! There's an entire new saga waiting to unfold in Dragon Ball Daima , the premiere of which is Tomorrow! You'll be able to enter the Demon Realm when Dragon Ball Daima premieres on Crunchyroll starting October 11, 2024 at 10 a.m. Pt . Dragon Ball Daima Release Info Sub Release Date and Airtime: October 11, 2024, 10 a.m. Pt Where will it be available: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Middle East Series Synopsis: Due to a conspiracy, Goku and his friends are turned small. What sort of adventure awaits Goku, Supreme Kai, and the new characters Glorio and Panzy in this unknown world, the “Demon Realm”? Dragon Ball Daima Official Trailer Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Anime Season Lineup Announced! The main staff for the series includes: Original work, Story & Character Design: Akira Toriyama Director: Yoshitaka Yashima Series Director: Aya Komaki...

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II , the ongoing light novel adaptation set in the same world as Sword Art Online , has published another character trailer, this time focusing on the blood-thirsty player known as Pitohui (voiced by Yoko Hikasa). The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on October 4, 2024. Crunchyroll will also stream the series as part of the fall 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The original Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online light novels are written by Keiichi Sigsawa, illustrated by Kouhaku Kuroboshi, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. Yen Press also publishes an English language version. Masayuki Sakoi directs the TV anime at animation studio A-1 Pictures. Yosuke Kuroda provides the series composition and scripts, Yoshio Kozakai provides the chief animation direction and character designs, and Daita / Daisuke Shinoda provides the music. Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II key...

Ahead of an October 5 premiere on Japanese televison, the official website and accounts for the previously announced TV anime adapting the Kagaku Manga Survival educational comic series today unveiled a poster visual and a new trailer that reveals the below cast members: Jio voiced by Satsumi Matsuda Pipi voiced by Megumi Han Kei voiced by Akira Ishida Dr. Nou voiced by Hiroshi Iwasaki Daiya voiced by Mikako Komatsu Mare voiced by Yumi Uchiyama Kyuri voiced by Rie Kugimiya Dr. Kuo voiced by Yoko Hikasa "Nebaneba" by Morisaki Win, the series' opening song, is also previewed. Poster Visual The story of Kagaku x Bouken Survival! will cover the following themes: Extreme Weather Survival Insect World Survival New Virus Survival Antarctic Survival Artificial Intelligence Survival Dinosaur World Survival Energy Crisis Survival Related: Kagaku Manga Survival TV Anime Reveals Premiere Date, Story Themes The Survival series (known in Japan as Kagaku Manga Survival...

Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku , an upcoming TV anime based on the suspenseful mahjong manga, has revealed a new trailer, new key art (below), and three new cast additions. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on October 4, 2024. The new cast members include: Hideharu Seki voiced by Toshihiko Seki (Muzan Kibutsuji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Hideharu Seki character art Hatakeyama voiced by Takehito Koyasu (Pope in No Longer Allowed in Another World ) Hatakeyama character art Ai voiced by Yoko Hikasa (Toyomu Altonen in Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange ) Ai character art Akita Shoten serializes the original Tohai manga by Koji Shinasaka in its Young Champion seinen manga magazine. Jun Hatori directs the Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku TV anime at animation studio East Fish Studio. Mariko Kunisawa provides the series composition, Sayaka Anezaki provides the character designs, and Yusuke Shirato and Yuki Kishida provide the music.

“Metallic Rouge” is a new animated, science fiction TV series starring Yume Miyamoto, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Cassie Ewulu, Monica Flatley, Bradley Gareth, Yoko Hikasa, Giovannie Cruz and Brandi Price, now available on Blu-ray and DVD:

“…’Rouge’ is an ‘android’ girl, on a mission to Mars with her partner ‘Naomi’.

“Their mission: to eliminate the ‘Immortal Nine’…

“…artificial humans…

“…who are hostile to the government…”

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A brand-new story in the Dragon Ball universe is about to start as Dragon Ball Daima premieres October 11 on Crunchyroll! Beginning in the same year as the 40th anniversary of the original manga, Dragon Ball Daima will have Goku and friends experience a whole new world from the mind of series creator Akira Toriyama. The series will premiere on Crunchyroll in Japanese with English, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Dragon Ball Daima Release Date: October 11, Time to be announced Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia The main staff for the series includes: Original work, Story & Character Design: Akira Toriyama Director: Yoshitaka Yashima Series Director: Aya Komaki Animation Character Design: Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru Series Composition and Scenario: Yuko Kakihara Masako Nozawa returns to play Goku, with new cast members including Fairouz Ai as Panzy, Koki Uchiyama as Glorio, Yumiko Kobayashi as Supreme...

Following a week full of the Dragon Ball Daima announcements including the news of the series premiere on October 11 in Japan and a brand new trailer highlighting the opening theme song , the official Dragon Ball websites announced the news of three more cast members and details on the ending theme song, also produced by Zedd. The ending theme song, titled “Nakama" by Zedd feat. AI, is composed and produced by Zedd, who is also producing the opening theme song, with Japanese-American singer-songwriter AI writing the lyrics and and performing the vocals. AI released a comment following the announcement: Joining the cast of Dragon Ball Daima include: Gomah voiced by Showtaro Morikubo (Shikamaru Nara in Naruto ) Degesu voiced by Junya Enoki (Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Dr. Arinsu voiced by Yoko Hikasa (Mio Akiyama in K-on! ) Related: Dragon Ball Daima TV Anime Releases Main Trailer, Announces Opening Theme Song by Zedd,...

The cast of Tower of God just keeps growing, and today we're meeting five new characters joining season 2 of the anime adaptation! The new characters appear in episode 6 of the ongoing second season: Urek Mazino voiced by Hiroki Takahashi (Japan in Hetalia ) Hwa Ryun voiced by Yoko Hikasa (Kyoko Kirigiri in Danganronpa 3 ) Ha Jinsung voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi (Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Han Sung Yo voiced by Daisuke Kishio (Denjiro in One Piece ) Noma voiced by Emiri Iwai (Koharu in Encouragement of Climb ) Related: Tower of God Season 2 English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date Based on the webtoon by Siu, Tower of God Season 2 is chief-directed by Kazuyoshi Takeuchi and directed by Satoshi Suzuki at The Answer Studio, with series composition by Erika Yoshida ( Bocchi The Rock! ), character designs by Miho Tanino, Seigo Kitazawa and Yoshimitsu Kashima and music by Kevin Penkin ( The Apothecary Diaries...

The official website and accounts for the upcoming Murai in Love anime released a brand-new trailer for the romantic comedy series today, announcing a October 6 at 23:30 Jst premiere for Japanese television and previewing opening song "Henshin!" by Rinu (Strawberry Prince). A new visual and more cast members were also revealed. Murai in Love Visual The newly announced cast members are as follows, joining leads Yoko Hikasa and Kengo Takahashi: Hitomi Nishifuji voiced by Mikoi Sasaki Yuka Nishifuji voiced by Saori Goto Yayoi Fukunaga voiced by Yuki Hirose Hitomi and Yuka Nishifuji Yayoi Fukunaga Related: Murai in Love Anime Reveals 'Extreme' Tanabata Illustration Based on the manga by Junta Shima, Yoshinobu Yamakawa ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ) directs Murai in Love at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Susumu Yamakawa ( The Way of the Househusband ), music by Ruka Kawada ( The Ice Guy and His Cool...

“Metallic Rouge” is a new animated, science fiction TV series starring Yume Miyamoto, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Cassie Ewulu, Monica Flatley, Bradley Gareth, Yoko Hikasa, Giovannie Cruz and Brandi Price, now available on Blu-ray and DVD:

“…’Rouge’ is an ‘android’ girl, on a mission to Mars with her partner ‘Naomi’.

“Their mission: to eliminate the ‘Immortal Nine’…

“…artificial humans…

“…who are hostile to the government…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

“Metallic Rouge” is a new animated, science fiction TV series starring Yume Miyamoto, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Cassie Ewulu, Monica Flatley, Bradley Gareth, Yoko Hikasa, Giovannie Cruz and Brandi Price, available August 2024 on Blu-ray and DVD:

“…’Rouge’ is an ‘android’ girl, on a mission to Mars with her partner ‘Naomi’.

“Their mission: to eliminate the ‘Immortal Nine’…

“…artificial humans…

“…who are hostile to the government…”

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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:...

Ahead of an October 2024 broadcast, the official website and accounts for the upcoming Murai in Love anime celebrated Tanabata today with an 'extreme' illustration by original manga creator Junta Shima, depicting main characters Murai and Ayano as star-crossed lovers Hikoboshi and Orihime. The pair are voiced by Kengo Takanashi and Yoko Hikasa, respectively. Tanabata Illustration Related: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Unveils Tanabata Visual Based on the manga by Junta Shima, Yoshinobu Yamakawa ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ) directs Murai in Love at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Susumu Yamakawa ( The Way of the Househusband ), music by Ruka Kawada ( The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague ) and sound direction by Jin Aketagawa. As previously reported for the series' live-action drama adaptation, the story tells a romantic comedy between Tanaka, a high school teacher who loves otome games, and Murai, a high school boy who is in love with Tanaka.

In two and a half weeks, the anime adaptation of the Atri -My Dear Moments- visual novel comes to Crunchyroll! In the meantime, we're getting to know more characters in new trailers. Today, we're getting to know Catherine: the self-proclaimed "debt collector" who first gives protagonist Natsuki the idea to go searching for his grandmother's sunken treasure. Catherine is voiced, as in the original visual novel, by Yoko Hikasa. Have a look and a listen: Related: Atri -My Dear Moments- TV Anime Debuts on July 13 Related: Atri -My Dear Moments- Anime Announces Theme Song Artists Based on the visual novel developed by Frontwing and Makura, Makoto Kato directs the Atri -My Dear Moments- anime at studio Troyca, with series composition by Jukki Hanada ( Sound! Euphonium ), character designs adapted for animation by Michio Sato and music by Fuminori Matsumoto. Atri -My Dear Moments- premieres July 13. Crunchyroll will stream the series,...

The official website and accounts for the upcoming Tasuketsu anime adaptation revealed today that the previously announced July 2 premiere date for the survival game series will commence a continuous two-cour broadcast, while also unveiling a brand-new key visual and more cast members. Key Visual The newly announced cast members joining leads Yuto Uemura and Anna Nagase are as follows: Raion Ono voiced by Toshiki Kumagai Shuji Nihonyanagi voiced by Satoshi Niwa Hikari Ebina voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro Ko Kirishima voiced by Kaito Ishikawa Kai Kasai voiced by Noeru Kawashima Seraphiel voiced by Yusuke Shirai Maria Kisaragi voiced by Yoko Hikasa Related: Tasuketsu Anime Adaptation Releases New Trailer Confirming July 2 Release Date, New Cast Based on the manga by Taiga Miyagawa, Tatsuo Sato ( Helck ) directs and serves as series composer for Tasuketsu at studio Satelight, with character designs by Nami Hayashi and music by R・O・N ( I Was Reincarnated as...

The anime adaptation of Mecha-Ude is set to take the fall 2024 anime season by storm! Today, we have more information about the upcoming series, including new cast additions. It's been reported today that Yoko Hikasa (Utahime in Jujutsu Kaisen ) and Aoi Yuki (Tsuyu in My Hero Academia ) will be joining the cast as the characters Amaryllis and Fubuki, respectively. A new key visual shows the giant, flower-shaped Amaryllis in the background, as Fubuki stands back-to-back with her twin sister Aki: Related: Mecha-Ude Anime Set for October 2024 Premiere in New Trailer Comments have also arrived from both new cast members, as seen on the series's official English X (formerly Twitter) account : Related: Mecha-Ude Anime Series Premieres in 2024 As previously reported, the staff and cast for the series include: Original Concept and Director: Okamoto Series Composition: Yasuhiro Nakanishi, TriF Character Design: Terumi Nishii, Yoko Uchida Mecha-Ude Design, Concept Art: Nurikabe Music: Kohta Yamamoto,...

“Metallic Rouge” is a new animated, science fiction action adventure TV series starring Yume Miyamoto, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Cassie Ewulu, Monica Flatley, Bradley Gareth, Yoko Hikasa, Giovannie Cruz and Brandi Price, now streaming on Crunchyroll:

“…’Rouge’ is an ‘android’ girl, on a mission to Mars with her partner ‘Naomi’.

“Their mission: to eliminate the ‘Immortal Nine’, artificial humans who are hostile to the government…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream , an upcoming TV anime based on the comedic light novel series of the same name, has revealed a new key visual (below) and a new cast member for the series, which will broadcast in Japan beginning in July 2024. In VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream , voice actor Yoko Hikasa plays Haru Asagiri , a first generation member of Live-On. Additionally, an official YouTube channel has been published for Live-On. Haru Asagiri character visual The original VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream light novels are written by Nana Nanato, illustrated by Siokazunoko, and published in Japan by Fujimi Shobo under their Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from J-Novel Club. Takuya Asaoka directs the TV anime at animation studio Tnk.

A spin-off of the original anime series, Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales, Mononoke is undoubtedly one of the most peculiar original anime series we have on the market. It is an avant-garde series focusing on the supernatural, incorporating elements of mystery and psychological horror, as the series focuses on the unnamed traveling apothecary who is stingy with words. He travels with his medicine cabinet and a box containing a spiritual sword whose pommel is adorned with a monkey’s head, fighting numerous supernatural enemies along the way.

The original anime series ran for 12 series in 2007 but the series is coming back with a feature-length anime movie titled Mononoke: Karakasa, which is going to be released on July 26, 2024 in Japan. Today, a new trailer and a lot of new information has been released, so we are going to report everything to you here.

The Mononoke anime movie was announced back in 2022, as...

We have already reported more than once that the sequel to the popular Fairy Tail anime series, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, will be debuting later this year, as the anime will have its premiere sometime in July 2024, as part of the Summer 2024 lineup. The long-awaited sequel will finally see Natsu, Lucy, Erza, and the others back in action in another adventure that will surely make a lot of fans happy. So far, we have provided you with numerous cast updates and promotional material, and today, we have another important casting update as four new cast members and their characters have officially been revealed!

The Fairy Tail series by Hiro Mashima is one of the major post-“Big Three” shonen series; the original manga was written and published from 2006 to 2017, consisting of a total of 63 collected volumes. An anime adaptation ran from 2009 to 2019, consisting of 328 episodes, with nine additional Ova episodes and two anime films.

Ahead of an October 2024 broadcast, the official website and accounts for the upcoming Murai in Love anime today revealed a new trailer and key visual, along with several additional cast members and "Suko." by rock band Yabai T-Shirts Yasan as the rom-com series' ending theme song. Key Visual The newly announced cast members joining leads Kengo Yakanashi and Yoko Hikasa are as follows: Kiriyama voiced by Kohei Amasaki Hirai voiced by Haruki Ishiya Yamakado voiced by Masaya Matsukaze Narrator voiced by Hochu Otsuka Kiriyama Hirai Yamakado Related: Murai in Love Anime Sets Fall 2024 Premiere with New Visual, Trailer Based on the manga by Junta Shima, Yoshinobu Yamakawa ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ) directs Murai in Love at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Susumu Yamakawa ( The Way of the Househusband ), music by Ruka Kawada ( The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague ) and sound direction by Jin Aketagawa.

A new adventure means new characters to encounter in Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest , and four such figures and their voice actors were revealed today ahead of the anime's return this July, as follows: Elefseria voiced by Mugihito (Kaseki in Dr. Stone ) Mercphobia voiced by Yuichiro Umehara (Goblin Slayer in Goblin Slayer ) Karameel voiced by Yoko Hikasa (Pencilgon in Shangri-La Frontier ) Touka voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro (Nijika in Bocchi The Rock! ) Elefseria, Mercphobia, Karameel and Touka Related: Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Anime Shares New Character Visual, Cast Comments Based on the sequel manga by Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda, Toshinori Watabe ( Edens Zero Season 2) directs Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest under the supervision of past series director Shinji Ishihira at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Shoji Hata ( Fairy Tail scriptwriter) and character designs by Yurika Sako ( Edens Zero ). Kodansha USA publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: Natsu,...

Netflix's official anime YouTube channel has started streaming a main trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation of Fujiko Fujio's sci-fi adventure manga, T・P Bon ( "T・P" stands for Time Patrol ). The two-minute clip introduces the voices of the anime's three main characters for the first time — Bon Namihira played by Akihisa Wakayama (Ryuji Kanzaki in Classroom of the Elite ), Ream Stream played by Atsumi Tanezaki (Frieren in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ), and Buyoyon played by Mamoru Miyano (Osamu Dazai in Bungo Stray Dogs ). The story centers on Bon Namihira, an average junior high school student whose life is upended upon meeting Ream Stream, a Time Patrol agent from the future. Under Ream’s guidance, Bon goes on a journey through time with her and the mysterious creature Buyoyon, aiming to save those who have met untimely deaths while not significantly altering history’s course. The first season...

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,...

Delicious in Dungeon , an ongoing TV anime based on the fantasy manga of the same name, is entering a new story arc and has published a new key visual (below), a new trailer, and additional cast members and theme song performers as a result. The series began broadcasting in Japan in January 2024, and it is also available through streaming in worldwide markets via Netflix. The new cast members include: Izutsumi voiced by Mitsuho Kambe Izutsumi character visual Maizuru voiced by Yoko Hikasa Maizuru character visual Hien voiced by Arisa Shida Hien character visual Benichidori voiced by Akari Kito Benichidori character visual Inutade voiced by Yoshino Furuya Inutade character visual Thistle voiced by Yuu Kobayashi Thistle character visual Additionally, sumika performs the new opening theme for the series, which is entitled “Unmei” (“Destiny”), and Regal Lily performs the new ending theme for the series, which is entitled “Kira Kira no Hai...

One of the most popular fantasy series of the modern era, Sword Art Online, is up and running, and the ongoing series is going to be making fans happy for years to come. Alongside the main series, a spin-off anime series titled Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online premiered in 2018 and after a successful first season, the series is getting ready for a second season, whose premiere date has been set for October 2024, as Crunchyroll officially confirmed recently.

The spin-off series is based on a spin-off light novel by Keiichi Sigsawa, also ongoing, whose plot has been summarized officially as follows:

In the world of guns and steel that is Gun Gale Online, Llenn has been a devoted, female solo player. She is obsessed with two things: donning herself entirely in pink and honing her skills with consistent game play. She soon discovers her love for hunting other players (a.

At the AnimeJapan 2024 stage event today, a new teaser trailer for the long-awaited second season of the Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online TV anime series was released, announcing the anime's October 2024 premiere in Japan. The first key visual for the second season was also revealed. Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Season 2 Key Visual Related: Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Season 2 Anime Reveals 2024 Premiere, Character Visual As previously reported , all of the four main voice cast members will return for the newest season — Tomori Kusunoki as Llenn, Yoko Hikasa as Pitohui, Kazuyuki Okitsu as M, and Chinatsu Akasaki as Fukaziroh. The first season's Masayuki Sakoi will continue to direct at Studio 3Hz. Character visuals The first season of the anime Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online , based on the spin-off novel of Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online series written by Keiichi Sigsawa, aired...

Late last year, it was announced that Fujiko F. Fujio's classic manga Time Patrol Bon would be getting a full-length anime adaptation for the first time, courtesy of Studio Bones. This weekend at AnimeJapan 2024, Netflix dropped more news about the upcoming adaptation, including a new key visual and extended cast list. Titled T・P Bon , this will technically be the manga's second adaptation—the first being a 95-minute Ntv special aired in 1989. A new key visual locks in a premiere date of May 2 for season 1, with season 2 to follow on July 17 . Related: Fujiko F. Fujio Manga Time Patrol Bon Becomes Anime Series in 2024 A full cast list, including the previously announced leads, was also released: Top Row (left to right): Bon Namihira: Akihisa Wakayama (Ryuji Kanzaki in Classroom of the Elite ) Ream Stream: Atsumi Tanezaki (Frieren in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) Buyoyon: Mamoru Miyano (Osamu Dazai in Bungo Stray Dogs...

The blood-red moon is high and so is our excitement, since a stage event at AnimeJapan 2024 today announced with the release of a key visual and accompanying trailer that Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest 's third season will begin airing in Fall 2024 . Cast members Toshinari Fukamachi, Yuki Kuwahara, Minami Takahashi, Yoko Hikasa, Saori Onishi and Yumiri Hanamori are all slated to return. Key Visual Related: Demon Lord 2099 Anime Confirms Fall 2024 Broadcast in Teaser Trailer Based on the light novels by Ryo Shirakome and Takayaki, Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest is directed by Akira Iwanaga at studio asread., with series composition by Shoichi Sato, character designs by Chika Kojima and music by Ryo Takahashi. Crunchyroll streams the first two seasons of the anime and describes the story: Hajime Nagumo and his high school class are suddenly summoned to a fantastical land as heroes. But while most of his classmates have powerful stats and abilities,...

The long-awaited sequel to 2018's Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online anime series officially announced that the squad will be dropping for a 2024 premiere, today unveiling a character visual and confirming the return of cast members Yoko Hikasa (Pitohui), Kazuyuki Okitsu (M) and Chinatsu Akasaki (Fukaziroh). Character Visual Related: Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Season 2 Anime Plans Revealed Based on the spin-off novels by Keiichi Shigusawa and Kohaku Kuroboshi, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online is directed by Masayuki Sakoi ( Cautious Hero: The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious ) at Studio 3Hz, with series composition by Yosuke Kuroda and character designs by Yoshio Kozakai. Crunchyroll streams the full first season with a range of subtitles, describing the story like so: In the world of guns and steel that is Gun Gale Online, Llenn has been a devoted, female solo player. She is obsessed with two things:...

Studio Bones is celebrating its 25th anniversary in style with original TV anime Metallic Rouge , and the series goes live today as part of Crunchyroll's Winter 2024 lineup! To get everyone primed for the action to come, we have a slew of information ranging from the characters and their respective voice actors to key staff, trailers, visuals and more. Watch Metallic Rouge on Crunchyroll! In This Guide Metallic Rouge Release Date: When Does the Metallic Rouge Anime Come Out? Metallic Rouge Characters and Voice Cast Metallic Rouge Anime Staff Metallic Rouge Anime Official Trailers Metallic Rouge Anime Art & Key Visuals Metallic Rouge Anime Synopsis Metallic Rouge Additional Information Metallic Rouge Release Date: When Does the Metallic Rouge Anime Come Out? Metallic Rouge officially comes to Crunchyroll starting January 10, 2024 at 10:25am Pt . Where can I watch? Crunchyroll Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and...

The official website for Studio Bones's upcoming 25th-anniversary original TV anime series, Metallic Rouge , has announced its seven additional voice cast members as below. Puppeteer: Hiroshi Yanaka (Luomen in The Apothecary Diaries ) Opera: Mariya Ise (Urara Kasugano/Cure Lemonade in Power of Hope ~ PreCure Full Bloom ) Ace Machias / Alice Machias: Minami Tsuda (Lucy Webster in The Ancient Magus' Bride ) Graufon Berg: Hiroki Yasumoto (Qual in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) Cyan Bluestar: Haruka Shiraishi (Asirpa in Golden Kamuy ) Eva Cristella: Yoko Hikasa (Utahime Iori in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Roy Yunghart: Yoshimitsu Shimoyama (Desha in Ranking of Kings ) Ahead of its TV premiere in Japan on January 10, the anime's creditless opening and ending movies have been streamed on Fuji TV's official anime YouTube channel . The opening theme "Rouge" is sung by Japanese singer-songwriter Yu-ka, while the ending theme song "Scarlet" is performed by Korean singer Dazbee. Related: Metallic Rouge Anime Suits...

Bastard -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- is an animated series based on the outstanding Bastard!! manga series, written by Kazushi Hagiwara and featuring that genuine blend of humor and violence that has captivated millions of fans around the world.

The first part of the series was directed by Takaharu Ozaki at Liden Films. The anime premiered on Netflix on June 30, 2022, with the first 13 episodes. The remaining episodes, from 14 to 24, premiered on September 15, 2022.

Bastard -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- is set in a post-apocalyptic world where magic and technology coexist. The story follows Dark Schneider, a powerful wizard who is sealed inside the body of a young boy named Lucien Renlen. When the Dark Rebel Army, led by the Four Divine Kings, threatens to resurrect the god of destruction Anthrasax, Dark Schneider is freed to fight them.

A Netflix gift for fans of the most classic dark fantasy anime, brutal and also fun...

Netflix has ordered an anime series based on the acclaimed manga Pluto. The series is produced by Genco, with animation by M2Studio and is set for release later this year.

The Japanese voice cast includes Shinshu Fuji as Gesicht, Yoko Hikasa as Atom and Minori Suzuki as Uran. Watch a sneak peak below.

Praised by many as a masterpiece, the manga Pluto is based on Tezuka’s Astro Boy “The Greatest Robot on Earth” arc from 1964 and created by Naoki Urasawa and his long-time co creator Takashi Nagasaki. Macoto Tezka supervises with the cooperation of Tezuka Productions.

The suspense drama takes place in a neo-futuristic world where humans and high-functioning robots live in complete harmony. The globally acclaimed manga has won numerous awards, including the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. The 2015 stage adaptation of Pluto returned in 2018 by popular demand and toured Japan and Europe.

Netflix will release “Pluto,” based on the manga comic book series by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, later this year, the streamer announced Tuesday.

Created by Naoki Urasawa and his longtime co-creator Takashi Nagasaki, the manga “Pluto” is based on Osamu Tezuka’s “Astro Boy ‘The Greatest Robot on Earth’” arc from 1964.

A teaser clip gives a sneak peek at this first animated version of the manga.

The suspense drama story is set in a neo-futuristic world with humans and high-functioning robots living together in a peaceful society. The manga, which won the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, was adapted for the stage in 2015. By popular demand, it later returned in 2018 and toured Japan and Europe.

“I applaud the courage of everyone that has taken on the challenge of making an anime based on ‘Pluto.’ I am excited about the birth of this new series to win over people’s hearts.