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The wait for more SK8 is at an end! Dropping at the same time as its physical release in Japan, the SK8 the Infinity Extra Part Ova is now streaming on Crunchyroll, giving us a check-in with each of our favorite characters from the popular Aniplex and studio Bones anime series. SK8 the Infinity Extra Part Release Date: March 18, 2025 Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis (excluding Russia and Belarus) and Indian subcontinent Here’s a breakdown of each of the four short stories, all stitched into one perfect new skate spot (episode),: “The Rain and a Cat, Soda Ice Cream from the Convenience Store” One Sunday, Reki, Langa, and Miya head out to the skatepark as usual when a squall suddenly hits them. They head back to Reki’s place and start playing Karuta, a Japanese card game they find!? “Becoming...

Before the Everyday Host Club anime opens its doors on April 4 , we get to meet the esteemed establishment's top three hosts and new recruit through a series of high-energy character trailers! The series' main cast is as follows: Koichi voiced by Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Ryoichi voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka (Reki in SK8 the Infinity ) Hajime voiced by Taku Yashiro (Jude in The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent ) Senichi voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto (Eiji in Pseudo Harem ) Everyday Host Club Koichi Character Trailer Everyday Host Club Ryoichi Character Trailer Everyday Host Club Hajime Character Trailer Everyday Host Club Senichi Character Trailer Related: Everyday Host Club Anime Releases Theme Song Trailer Nimo Goto first published Everyday Host Club on pixiv, Niconico Seiga and a personal website in 2020, with Kadokawa publishing five collected e-book volumes to date. The series is set in a cozy host club...

Ahead of an April 4 broadcast debut, a brand-new trailer released for comedy anime Everyday Host Club previews the series' theme song, "Everyday Host Club", which is composed, arranged and written by Golden Bomber's Sho Kiryuin and performed by the main cast, along with new scenes. Everyday Host Club Theme Song Trailer The Everyday Host Club anime's main cast is as follows: Ryoichi voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka (Reki in SK8 the Infinity ) Koichi voiced by Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Hajime voiced by Taku Yashiro (Jude in The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent ) Senichi voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto (Eiji in Pseudo Harem ) Related: Everyday Host Club Anime Premieres on April 4 Nimo Goto first published Everyday Host Club on pixiv, Niconico Seiga and a personal website in 2020, with Kadokawa publishing five collected e-book volumes to date. The series is set in a cozy host club called "Club One...

Over 25 years ago, director Shinichiro Watanabe changed the anime world forever with his groundbreaking hit, Cowboy Bebop (1998). Now, Watanabe is gearing up for the television premiere of his upcoming Spring 2025 series, Lazarus -- a work that its team is praising as "the highest level of entertainment we Japanese can create."

As detailed on Mantan Web, an advance screening of Lazarus was recently held at the Shinjuku Wald 9 movie theater in Tokyo. Here, director Watanabe presented Episode 1 alongside several key cast members, including Mamoru Miyano (Axel), Makoto Furukawa (Doug) and Yuuma Uchida (Leland). Although the primary voice cast has worked on other projects, they are especially enthusiastic about this specific undertaking. Consequently, the first day of recording was extremely nerve-wracking, particularly for Furukawa. "I was very nervous. There are sweat stains on the script for Episode 1," he admitted. "The performance was born because of that tension."

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Anne Shirley is about to make her third anime outing in the spring season. Today, a new trailer showcases more of the classic heroine's adventures. Check out the new Anne Shirley trailer, showing memorable moments from Lucy Maud Montgomery's original series. Keep an ear out for the opening theme, "Yokan" ("Premonition") by tota: Anne Shirley Trailer Related: Anne Shirley TV Anime Reveals Premiere Date, Key Visual, Teaser Trailer Related: Anne Shirley TV Anime Reveals Main Voice Cast Members, Staff Anne of Green Gables was previously adapted into a TV anime series twice in Japan; The first one directed by Isao Takahata ( Grave of the Fireflies ) in 1979 and the second one directed by Katsuyoshi Watabe ( Brave Exkaiser ) in 2009. Both were animated by Nippon Animation as part of its World Masterpiece Theater series. The Answer Studio , which was involved in such films as Your Name . and Suzume , works on animation production...

The upcoming short anime adaptation of Nimo Goto's Everyday Host Club manga released its first trailer today, confirming an April 4, 2025 at 25:13 Jst (effectively April 5 at 1:13) broadcast and "Everyday Host Club" as its theme song, which is composed, arranged and written by Golden Bomber's Sho Kiryuin and will be performed by the main cast. Everyday Host Club Main Trailer The Everyday Host Club anime's main cast is as follows: Ryoichi voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka (Reki in SK8 the Infinity ) Koichi voiced by Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Hajime voiced by Taku Yashiro (Jude in The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent ) Senichi voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto (Eiji in Pseudo Harem ) Related: Everyday Host Club Manga Gets Short Anime Adaptation in April 2025 Nimo Goto first published Everyday Host Club on pixiv, Niconico Seiga and a personal website in 2020, with Kadokawa publishing five collected e-book volumes to date.

Anne of Green Gables is a children's novel by L.M. Montgomery about a little orphan girl named Anne. Her story begins when she accidentally gets sent to, and adopted by, the Cuthberts of Prince Edward Island. The novel is the first in a classic series which grows with the protagonist.

Many people across the world adore Anne Shirley for her bright, creative mind, humor, and fine feelings, which capture both the heartbreak and whimsy of childhood. Shojo fans and Anne of Green Gables fans alike were pleased to hear an announcement from Crunchyroll about a new shojo anime adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's book. Between press releases, promotional images, and information released about the anime's source materials, there's a lot to surmise about what this new series will entail.

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The official website for Anne Shirley , an upcoming new TV anime adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic novel Anne of Green Gables , announced today that the 24-episode series is set to premiere on Nhk Educational TV on April 5, 2025, at 18:25 (Jst). The official website and X (formerly Twitter) have also revealed a key visual and teaser trailer. Key Visual Anne Shirley Teaser Trailer Related : Anne Shirley TV Anime Reveals Main Voice Cast Members, Staff Anne of Green Gables was previously adapted into a TV anime series twice in Japan; The first one directed by Isao Takahata ( Grave of the Fireflies ) in 1979 and the second one directed by Katsuyoshi Watabe ( Brave Exkaiser ) in 2009. Both were animated by Nippon Animation as part of its World Masterpiece Theater series. The Answer Studio , which has high production quality and was involved in such films as Your Name. and Suzume , works on anime...

After holding the top spot for two consecutive weekends, the advance theatrical screenings of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- , a re-edited version of the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX TV series, moved down to second in its third weekend. The release collected 271 million yen (1.75 million Usd) on 180,000 admissions, decreasing by half from last weekend , according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . While exceeding the gross box office, it fell just short of the live-action film 366 nichi ("366 days"), which drew 181,000 viewers in its fourth week of release. The screenings reached one million ticket sales on January 31 according to the anime's official X (formerly Twitter) . The anime's official website also confirmed that it had earned a cumulative of 1,935,716,409 yen (12.47 million Usd) from 1,186,791 ticket sales in 17 days (January 17 - February 2) since debuting in Japanese theaters. In its seventh weeked, Gekijouban Nintama Rantaro Dokutake Ninja-tai Saikyou no Gunshi (translated to "Nintama Rantaro the Movie: The...

The official website for Anne Shirley , an upcoming new TV anime adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic novel Anne of Green Gables , announced the main voice cast members and staff today. Honoka Inoue , known as Xiaomei in Edens Zero and Kotone Kazairo in RPG Real Estate , is cast as the title character, Anne Shirley. "I've loved the world of 'Anne of Green Gables' since I was a child, so I thought, 'I definitely wanted to play Anne!' from the audition," said Inoue. "But I never thought it would happen! I thought, 'Is this a dream?' This is a joy that cannot be expressed in words. At the same time, I felt a lot of anxiety and pressure because it was a great title with a long history. In Anne's phrase, 'Isn't it nice to have so much to discover?' How supportive these words are for me.

The official accounts for the SK8 the Infinity anime today released a main trailer for SK8 the Infinity Extra Part that previews "Skaters' Quest", the theme song performed by Tasuku Hatanaka and Chiaki Kobayashi as their respective characters, Reki and Langa. The 25-minute Ova, which was first revealed in August 2022 along with a second season, will premiere in select Japanese theaters on January 24, 2025 before a physical release on March 19, 2025. A release date for the second anime season is not announced at the time of reporting. Titles for the Ova's four parts are as follows: "Ame to Neko Konbini Aisu Soda Aji", centered on Reki, Langa and Miya "Maji de Maji ni Nareru Koto", centered on Joe and Cherry "Morning Routine", centered on Adam and Tadashi "Ganbare, Hiromi-chan!", centered on Shadow SK8 the Infinity Extra Part Main Trailer Related: SK8 the Infinity Anime Ova Reveals Theme Song Details Director Hiroko Utsumi ( Bucchigiri?...

Shonen anime are packed with adventure, but they also feature romance from time to time. Some of the best anime couples come from shonen anime. Unfortunately, not every couple fans wish would be together form a romance by the end of their story. These imagined or wished-for relationships are known as non-canon ships.

Non-canon shipping has been a hallmark of the anime community for decades. It allows fans to imagine their favorite romantic pairs, even if they don’t fall in love in the canon story. There are limitless pairing options when it comes to non-canon shipping. However, these particular potential romantic shonen pairs are the best.

Updated on December 23rd, 2024 by Chelsea Steele: Shipping has always been a big part of anime and fandom culture. While canon couples are always going to be the most popular, that's never stopped fans from exploring unexpected pairings. In some cases, fanon...

An official website and X (formerly Twitter) account opened today revealed that a short anime adaptation of Nimo Goto's Everyday Host Club gag comedy manga is in the works for a planned two-cour broadcast from April 2025 . A key visual was unveiled, along with main cast members. Everyday Host Club Key Visual The Everyday Host Club anime's main cast is as follows (from left to right): Ryoichi voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka (Reki in SK8 the Infinity ) Koichi voiced by Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Hajime voiced by Taku Yashiro (Jude in The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent ) Senichi voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto (Eiji in Pseudo Harem ) Related: How Ouran High School Host Club Became The Ultimate Ode To Being Yourself Nimo Goto first published Everyday Host Club on pixiv, Niconico Seiga and a personal website in 2020, with Kadokawa publishing five collected e-book volumes to date.

Ahead of a planned April 2025 release, the official website and accounts for Gorilla no Kami kara Kagosareta Reijo wa Oritsu Kishi-dan de Kawaigarareru today unveiled the fantasy romance anime's first teaser trailer, highlighting the following cast members (in order of appearance): Sophia voiced by Kanna Nakamura (Alicia in I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History ) Louis voiced by Takeo Otsuka (Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries ) Isaac voiced by Reiji Kawashima (Finn in Mashle: Magic And Muscles ) Eddie voiced by Takuma Nagatsuka (Miya in SK8 the Infinity ) Gorilla no Kami kara Kagosareta Reijo wa Oritsu Kishi-dan de Kawaigarareru Teaser Trailer Related: Gorilla no Kami Anime Reveals Cast, Staff and Teaser Visual Based on the web novel by Shirohi and manga adaptation illustrated by Mika Kamisu, Fumitoshi Oizaki ( Chillin’ in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army ) directs Gorilla no Kami kara Kagosareta Reijo wa...

Yuri!!! on Ice has been the gateway to the Boys Love genre for many budding fujoshi. It was Mappa’s stepping stone to fame. Mappa might be currently dominating with huge titles like Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, and Chainsaw Man, but it was Yuri!!! on Ice that brought the studio to its current spotlight.

In an industry where queerbaiting is rampant, Yuri!!! on Ice is a refreshing series that did not leave fans hanging. It delivered exactly what it had promised and more. In the end, Mappa’s gamble paid off ten times over.

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Yuri!!! on Ice debuted in 2016, just a couple of years after Mappa was formed. Very soon it became Mappa’s claim to fame and boosted to studio’s popularity to the sky. The anime dominated...

Makoto Yukimura’s Vinland Saga is one of the greatest modern manga series out there and its anime adaptation is no slouch either. Initially, it appears to be the Viking story of a young man who sets out for revenge. Over the course of Vinland Saga's story, it evolves into a weighty thesis on the nature of war, how violence can change us, and what it means to actually devote one's life to peace. Though Vinland Saga has become Yukimura’s most famous series, it’s not the first one in which he was able to filter themes through a genre story. Planetes , the anime adaptation of Yukimura’s manga, is also full of surprises for anyone who takes the time to watch it. Related: Planetes Anime Joins Crunchyroll Catalog Planetes concerns the “Space Debris Section” of a large corporation’s galaxy-faring efforts. Space travel is so common that...

The official accounts for the SK8 the Infinity anime today announced that the upcoming Ova's theme song will be "Skaters' Quest" performed by Tasuku Hatanaka and Chiaki Kobayashi as their respective characters, Reki and Langa. The 25-minute Ova, which was first revealed in August 2022 along with a second season, will premiere in select Japanese theaters on January 24, 2025 before a physical release on March 19, 2025. A release date for the second anime season is not announced at the time of reporting. Titles for the Ova's four parts are as follows: "Ame to Neko Konbini Aisu Soda Aji", centered on Reki, Langa and Miya "Maji de Maji ni Nareru Koto", centered on Joe and Cherry "Morning Routine", centered on Adam and Tadashi "Ganbare, Hiromi-chan!", centered on Shadow Related: SK8 the Infinity Anime Ova Lands New Teaser Trailer Director Hiroko Utsumi ( Bucchigiri?! ), series composition writer Ichiro Okouchi and character designer Michinori Chiba continue to...

Fans of Fairy Tail, alongside enjoyers of everything from Haikyuu!!, Golgo 13, Vinland Saga, SK8 the Infinity, and many more are more than familiar with David Wald's voice acting. However, as of recent developments, Wald will soon be stepping away from some of his most popular roles, and according to his X (formerly Twitter) account, his departure is not just from Fairy Tail, but Crunchyroll Studio, citing abuses "far too numerous to list" on the platform. As this is a continuously developing story, with Wald previously posting about the company's alleged acts of mail fraud.

Friends, I am not returning to #Gajeel in #FairyTail. I am not returning to the @Crunchyroll studio. Their abuses are Far too numerous to list here. But soon, I will tell you all of them, and I will do that here:https://t.co/aopGIjHTlnStay tuned. David Wald (@DavidWald_VA) November 11, 2024

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In a new bombshell statement, Fairy Tail's official English-language voice actor of Fairy Tail's Gajeel, David Wald, says he has quit working with Crunchyroll and will expose its "numerous abuses" in an upcoming release.

Via his official X (formerly Twitter), voice actor David Wald announced on Nov. 11 that he has quit working with Crunchyroll and will not return as Gajeel in the streamer's English dub of Fairy Tail. He said in a post, "Friends, I am not returning to #Gajeel in #FairyTail. I am not returning to the @Crunchyroll studio. Their abuses are Far too numerous to list here. But soon, I will tell you all of them, and I will do that here [Twitch account]. Stay tuned."

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The official accounts for the SK8 the Infinity anime today unveiled a teaser trailer for the SK8 the Infinity Extra Part Ova, giving us a closer look at the upcoming four-part routine featuring stories pumping up the main crew, as follows: "Ame to Neko Konbini Aisu Soda Aji", centered on Reki, Langa and Miya "Maji de Maji ni Nareru Koto", centered on Joe and Cherry "Morning Routine", centered on Adam and Tadashi "Ganbare, Hiromi-chan!", centered on Shadow The 25-minute Ova, which was first revealed in August 2022 along with a second season, will premiere in select Japanese theaters on January 24, 2025 before a physical release on March 19, 2025. A release date for the second anime season is not announced at the time of reporting. SK8 the Infinity Ova Teaser Trailer SK8 the Infinity Ova Main Visual Related: SK8 the Infinity Anime Ova Reveals New Visual, Release Date Director Hiroko Utsumi ( Bucchigiri?! ), series composition...

This week on The Anime Effect: To celebrate 10 years of The Book of Life , filmmaker Jorge R. Gutierrez joins the show to talk about his love for anime, including how Spirited Away inspired his celebrated film and the surprising place he first watched Akira . Plus, the latest news on One Piece , SK8 the Infinity and much, much more, including recommendations from our resident anime experts! Episode 36 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 36 Summary In this week's episode, LeAlec, Nick, and returning guest host Josellie Rios chat about their Fall 2024 anime watchlist so far, a new Goku balloon gets ready to debut in New York City, and we chat about My Hero Academia announcing its final season.

It's time to take to the stars and clear out some space junk with some help from the Planetes anime, which is officially available to stream on Crunchyroll. Originally airing from 2003-2004, Planetes adapts the manga of the same name by Vinland Saga author Makoto Yukimura, and you can now dive in as part of the Crunchyroll Catalog. Planetes Availability: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis and Indian Subcontinent Subtitles: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian Dub: English Synopsis: In 2075, commercial space travel is commonplace. However, huge amounts of debris threaten the safety of spacefarers - that’s where the Toy Box crew comes in. As they wrangle objects in orbit, they also grapple with life goals, crappy pay, and what it all means. Goro Taniguchi ( Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion ) directs Planetes , with Ichiro Okochi on series composition and Yuriko Chiba...

The second episode of “Roller Jam,” titled “Qualifier Round 2: Y2-SK8,” will air on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 8:00 Pm on Magnolia. This exciting episode promises to be a showcase of talent as five more teams step onto the rink to prove their skills and earn a spot in the next round of competition.

Joining the judging panel for this episode is Michelle Williams, known for her incredible voice as a member of Destiny’s Child. Her presence adds a new layer of excitement and expertise as she helps evaluate the performances of the teams. Each team will bring their unique style and energy to the rink, hoping to impress the judges and advance in the competition.

As the stakes rise, viewers can expect intense competition and spectacular roller-skating performances. The atmosphere will be charged with anticipation as teams showcase their creativity and skill in hopes of securing their place in the next round.

Following the rebroadcast of the original anime's first two episodes on Japanese television, a brand-new commercial released for the SK8 the Infinity Ova announced an official title, release date and story details. A third visual, featuring Reki, Langa and Miya, was also unveiled. The 25-minute Ova, which was first revealed in August 2022 along with a second season, is titled "SK8 the Infinity Extra Part" and will premiere in select Japanese theaters on January 24, 2025 before a physical release on March 19, 2025 . As previewed below, we'll be blessed with four separate short stories with these titles: "Ame to Neko Konbini Aisu Soda Aji", centered on Reki, Langa and Miya "Maji de Maji ni Nareru Koto", centered on Joe and Cherry "Morning Routine", centered on Adam and Tadashi "Ganbare, Hiromi-chan!", centered on Shadow A release date for the second anime season is yet to be confirmed. Sk8 the Infinity Extra Part Visual 3 Related: SK8...

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk and Jackass star Steve-o have boarded Sk8 or Die: The Lee Ralph Story, a new scripted series on the life of the New Zealand skateboarder who reached the peak of the sport in the 1980s before abruptly vanishing from the scene. The show, which is currently in active development, is conceived as a biographical anthology series akin to Ryan Murphy’s Monster, which each new season exploring the life of another skating legend.

Auckland-based outfit Tavake will produce Sk8 or Die with Hawk and Steve-o as executive producers. Vinnie Bennett, who played Young Dom in F9, will star as Lee Ralph, with Oscar-nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider, FBI: Most Wanted) as Lee’s sister and life-long partner in crime, Kim Ralph.

The series will follow Lee’s childhood in New Zealand, growing up the son of a heroin-dealing father and his rise to becoming a skating pro in the late 1980s,...

SK8 the Infinity is the first original series by director Hiroko Utsumi. While she's been working as an animator since the mid-2000s on shows like Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Utsumi gained a reputation over the last decade for directing Free! and Banana Fish. Over the course of its runtime, Free! exhibited plenty of homoeroticism but no canonical romance between its athletic leads, whereas Banana Fish featured multiple canon queer characters.

Even after the full release of its first season, whether SK8 the Infinity will fall into Free!'s queerbaiting patterns or Banana Fish's canon queerness remains uncertain. As of right now, it's more aligned with Free! in terms of heavily teasing multiple romantic pairings and failing to follow through on any of them. However, the blatant subtext and themes in SK8 the Infinity, along with the confirmed Season 2 and Ova on the horizon,...

This week on The Anime Effect: My Hero Academia voice actors Daiki Yamashita and Kenta Miyake discuss their thoughts on Deku and All Might's friendship, Anime News Network 's Lynzee Loveridge joins to talk isekai and news like Dr. Stone Science Future 's 2025 premiere, plus more! Episode 27 of Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 27 Summary In this week's episode, Nick, LeAlec, Leah and guest host Lynzee Loveridge from Anime News Network test their isekai knowledge, discuss news about The One Piece remake, Måneskin's Attack on Titan collab, plus more of the latest headlines before Nick and LeAlec introduce an interview they had with My Hero Academia voice actors Daiki Yamashita and...

In an Instagram Live celebrating Reki's birthday today in Japan, voice actors Tasuku Hatanaka and Chiaki Kobayashi presented a brand-new visual for the upcoming SK8 the Infinity anime Ova, which will treat us to Kaoru Sakurayashiki (Cherry Blossom) and Kojiro Nanjo (Joe) back in their high school days. Release dates for the previously announced Ova and the second season are yet to be announced, but for now, it's Ainosuke Shindo (Adam) and Tadashi Kikuchi (Snake)'s turn in the spotlight. Ova Visual Related: Cherry and Joe Go Back to School in SK8 the Infinity Anime Ova Visual Director Hiroko Utsumi ( Bucchigiri?! ), series composition writer Ichiro Okouchi and character designer Michinori Chiba continue to helm the series at studio Bones. Crunchyroll streams the first season in a range of subs and dubs, describing the story like so: High school students Reki and Langa are hooked on one thing—a dangerous, top secret,...

Hawks from My Hero Academia is a fan favorite due to his intelligence and determination. Zeno Robinson voices Hawks in the English dub, showcasing his talent across popular anime characters. The article highlights key moments and characters from various anime series like Sk8 the Infinity and One Piece.

Keigo Takami, better known as the pro-hero Hawks of My Hero Academia, quickly became a fan favorite after his full introduction in episode 87 of the anime. He began as a friendly and charming enigma, putting up a very lackadaisical front when, in actuality, Keigo is a very intelligent and determined man who wanted to make a safer world so that heroes could have it easy. In the anime's English dub, he is voiced by the talented Zeno Robinson.

Zeno Robinson began his voice-acting career during his middle school years, landing his professional debut role at 14 years old as "Alan Albright" from Ben 10: Alien Force.

From July 16 to August 15, Crunchyroll will be offering 20 sports anime for free on AVOD-bsis. Fans will be able to enjoy a variety of anime like Haikyu!! and Blue Lock without a subscription. The offer applies to all seasons in multiple languages, with movies and OVAs excluded.

In light of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Crunchyroll is calling out to sports anime fans this summer by offering twenty of its best sports anime for free. Fans can now stream their favorite sports anime, be it Blue Lock or Haikyu!! without a subscription plan for a limited amount of time.

Crunchyroll will be adding twenty of its most popular sports anime to its AVOD library from July 16 to August 15, 2024. These series will be free to watch with ads and do not require a subscription plan. The limited-time offer is applicable on every season of the listed twenty series in every language available.

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Time flows like a river. While it flows, it can also branch out and change course. In the world of anime, there are a lot of different ways that the tides can turn when it comes to the flow of time. Anime loves to mess with the way it presents information and how it flows chronologically. With that in mind, Bungo Stray Dogs has a unique relationship with the concept of time and how it conveys information to the audience.

While the story is mostly linear, the anime jumps around in time quite a bit, and it can make it a little difficult to see what the overall...

The Mobile Suit Gundam series has numerous iterations and entries, but it's still mostly defined by the continuity spawned by the 1979 original. Now, the official Gundam magazine features new art by the series' original designer.

Via Mantan Web, along with a new drawing by legendary artist Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, there's also a celebration of another creator who's vitally important to Gundam. This comes along with the one-shots and other story material included in the book, building more and more on top of the foundation of the classic Universal Century timeline -- and given that 2024 marks the 45th anniversary of the brand, it couldn't come at a better time.

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From “Cooking Papa” and “Food Wars: Shokugeki No Soma” to “Delicious in Dungeon” and every Ghibli film in between, anime has a rich history of wholesome food porn. Yet even so, it might still come as a surprise to some fans of “Spy x Family” that the show’s first theatrical outing would revolve so heavily around a cooking competition.

It’s not just any cooking competition, mind you. After it looks like spy extraordinaire Loid Forger might be taken off Operation “Strix,” the mission that first brought his found family together, he decides to help his adopted daughter Anya win a coveted prize at Eden Academy, thereby ensuring that the Forgers can stay together for at least a little bit longer. The ever-perceptive Loid quickly realizes that the key to victory lies in making the principal’s favorite meal, a rather “elegant” pastry named Melemele. And so off the...

There are so many directions that a Spy x Family could pursue. The ongoing anime has a deeply versatile story structure that allows it to indulge in diverse missions so that the series always feels fresh. Accordingly, it’s seriously surprising to see Code: White function as a covert cooking anime movie.

It’s the type of story that audiences would expect to see in a Food Wars! or Toriko feature film, but not Spy x Family. It’s also an ambitious approach to Spy x Family’s first movie that hedges its bets and is too cautious to disrupt the status quo. Code: White is still rich in classic Spy x Family elements, even if it amounts to an empty meal.

Loid Forger has previously thwarted international incidents, avoided assassination, and pulled off precision exchanges. Spy x Family has repeatedly proven that he’s an expert spy who can...

The time is finally almost upon us to watch My Hero Academia Season 7 , coming to you as part of the Crunchyroll Spring 2024 lineup . It all begins when My Hero Academia returns to Crunchyroll with four recap episodes titled My Hero Academia: Memories starting on April 6, 2024 at 2:30 a.m. Pacific Time . The first episode is live now! My Hero Academia Season 7 will follow starting on May 4, 2024 at 2:30 a.m. Pacific Time . Here's everything you need to know, including exactly when My Hero Academia Season 7 comes out, where to watch, trailers, characters, cast, plot, key visuals and more. Get ready to go Plus Ultra again on Crunchyroll! In this article: Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters & Cast Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is My Hero Academia Season 7 Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - My Hero Academia: Memories premieres on April 6, 2024 at 2:...

Exclusive: Anime streamer Crunchyroll is dropping a doc-series on renowned Japanese animation maker Studio Bones.

The platform has been quietly working on Bones 25: Dreaming Forwards, which will drop tomorrow (February 13), timed with the release of the studio’s latest series, Metallic Rouge, and its 25th anniversary.

Bones 25 will comprise four 24-minute episodes about the studio, which is behind anime titles such as Cowboy Bebop: Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, My Hero Academia and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. The studio currently has more than 30 specials and series on Crunchyroll, including Bungo Stray Dogs, The Case Study of Vanitas, Eureka Seven and SK8 the Infinity.

Sony-owned Crunchyroll and French producer DeltaRocket have teamed for the series. DeltaRocket’s founder Jace, who is behind more than 40 docs for French TV, is the director.

Shot entirely in Japan, Bones 25 will divide into four parts: ‘The History of Bones’, ‘Style and Originality’, ‘Successful Adaptation’ and...

The boys' love genre, like any other genre, is filled with tropes. Tropes help fans to identify the genres they're watching after all. Much like how specific types of music use specific cord progressions to give the audience a cue as to what the content is, so too does anime use tropes to attract their target demographic. Also, much like music, different genres tend to borrow from each other in order to experiment with different ways to make their genres even better — or arguably worse depending on the point of view of the audience.

With the popularity of the boys' love genre, it only makes sense that other genres would borrow from it, especially genres with a desire to increase their appeal to the female demographic since boys' love or yaoi tends to be targeted at female readers. Every anime fan has tilted their head in thought as they watch...

The first official visual teaser for the upcoming SK8 the Infinity Ova has dropped, revealing that the story will focus on the high school days of Kojiro Nanjo and Kaoru Sakurayashiki, aka Joe and Cherry.

The visual, posted on the SK8 the Infinity official X (formerly Twitter) account, features Joe and Cherry in their high school uniforms, at odds as usual, the two clenching their fists in a heated rivalry. The post announced that the new Ova "depicts Kaoru Sakurayashiki and Torajiro Nanjyo from their high school days" -- much to the delight of 'MatchaBlossom' shippers, aka fans who root for the Joe and Cherry romance, who have been ecstatic in the post’s comments.

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At a special event held in Okinawa today, original anime SK8 the Infinity revealed the first visual for its previously announced Ova, depicting Kaoru Sakurayashiki and Kojiro Nanjo back in their high school days, and hinted at more visuals to come. A second anime season is also in the works. Release dates for both projects are yet to be confirmed. Related: SK8 the Infinity Anime Reveals Ova and Second Season Plans Director Hiroko Utsumi ( Bucchigiri?! ), series composition writer Ichiro Okouchi and character designer Michinori Chiba continue to helm the series at studio Bones. Crunchyroll streams the first season in a range of subs and dubs, describing the story like so: High school students Reki and Langa are hooked on one thing—a dangerous, top secret, no-holds-barred downhill skateboarding race called “S.” When Reki takes Langa, a transfer student, to the mountain where “S” is held, Langa finds himself sucked in.

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...

In a world full of eccentric and exciting stories, there is always more room for additional anime series, especially if they incorporate a fantastical setting with an overpowered main character. Mashle: Magic and Muscles is one such incredible anime series that has quickly gained popularity since its release in April 2023.

Although the anime features a typical Shonen main character who is all brawl and no brains, it compensates for the flaw with its distinct humor. Having said that, the first season of the anime, with its twelve episodes of uninterrupted entertainment, left viewers wanting more.

The good news is that the second season of Mashle, which is one of the year's most anticipated sequels, is just around the corner, slated to premiere and pick up where the first season left off. With that in mind, here's everything we know so far about Mashle season 2.

Mashle Season 2: Plot

Before we...

Unsolved mysteries are all too common in the anime world. Certain plot points, backstories, or character motivations are left hidden, purposefully or otherwise. Sometimes, this is done to create suspense and encourage discussion among fans until the release of a new episode or season. Occasionally, however, creators forget to answer the very questions they put in place, or a series is canceled before viewers get to know the real truth. The following are the top ten unsolved mysteries that have kept anime fans scratching their heads for years.

Where Does Saitama's Strength Come From?

One-Punch Man parodies shounen archetypes, which means that Saitama is absurdly strong -- he can defeat any enemy with a titular one-punch. Many viewers have speculated over the years as to where Saitama got such incredible strength. It's unlikely that a true answer will ever be revealed, however, as that would defeat the purpose of the gag.

Mashle: Magic and Muscles has announced Mash's return in January 2024, when Season 2 premieres.

As reported by Redbeanime, Mashle announced Season 2 following the release of Season 1's finale titled "Mash Burndead and the Magic Mirror." The announcement Pv revealed Season 2 will adapt the "Divine Visionary Selection Exam." Fans can expect to see more of Mash's physical prowess as he advances through the various rounds of the Divine Visionary Selection Exam and fight against the other students. Meanwhile, six dangerous death row inmates have escaped from Hecatrice and appear to be on the hunt for Mash. The second season of Mashle premieres sometime in January 2024.

Related: How Well Does the Mashle Anime Match Up to Its Manga Source Material?

Mashle's Anime Cast and Crew

Mashle launched its first episode, "Mash Burnedead and the Body of the Gods," on April 8 and aired for 12 episodes. A-1 Pictures (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War and the...

Crunchyroll has announced the nominations for its sixth annual Anime Awards, including anime series, characters, and creators across eight different streaming platforms — a new record for the kudos. Voting is open now; the full list of nominees can be found below.

Among top nominees, in the key best anime category: “86 Eighty-Six,” “Attack on Titan Final Season Part 1,” “Jujutsu Kaisen” (cour 2), Oddtaxi,” “Ranking of Kings” and “Sonny Boy.”

Crunchyroll has also added additional new categories for voice actors across several different regions and languages, including English, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America) and Russian.

Funimation, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, HBO Max and Crunchyroll are all streamers represented by this year’s nominations. The tally includes 156 nominees in 26 categories, via 54 different properties.

The 38 studios represented by nominations include Mappa, Olm, P.I.C.S., Wit, Madhouse, A-1, Lidenfilms, CloverWorks, Tms Entertainment, Pine Jam, Pierrot, KyoAni, Bones, White Fox, Ufotable, Studio Bind,...

Funimation's Sk8 The Infinity is a lot like other sports anime. A gaggle of main characters centered around skateboarding but rather than a sanctioned event, "S" is more of an underground event.

Related: Sk8 The Infinity Cast & Character Guide

Reki, the underdog protagonist, brings together the group of skaters that will take down Adam, the rich and eccentric co-founder of "S." Not in any particular order, the best characters from Sk8 are the ones who want to be their best for themselves and their friends, even if it takes some time to get there.

A new season of television is upon us, even if it may not exactly feel like it due to Covid-19 slowing many productions. Despite these setbacks, the animation world has been able to forge ahead more successfully than the rest of television. And anime in particular is set to premiere many new series this year that were previously delayed.

Each TV season is full of new and returning anime and it can often be overwhelming to determine which of the lot are worth the investment. Winter 2021’s anime season is just starting to begin, so here’s a helpful rundown of which series, both new and familiar, should become mandatory viewing.

New Series Vladlove

Premieres: February 14, 2021

Where Can I Watch It?: Amazon Prime (Subbed Only)

What’s It Like?: Josie and the Pussycats meets Nosferatu

Vladlove looks to be an absurd mix of sensibilities that combines together vampires,...