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An all-new feature film from the Sgt. Frog (known as Keroro Gunsou in Japan) anime series is set to release in Japan in the summer of 2026. This film will be produced as the previously-reported 20th anniversary project of the anime. The film's official website opens today, with a "super" teaser trailer below. Related: Sgt. Frog Launches New Anime Project for 20th Anniversary The site also announced that Yuichio Fukuda , best known for his directorial works for live-action film adaptations of popular Japanese manga, such as Gintama , The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. , Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku , Saint Young Men , Kyo kara Ore wa! , and most recently, Under Ninja , serves as general director on his own screenplay. Fumitoshi Oizaki , who has worked on the Sgt.Frog anime series as character designer since the first TV series in 2004, serves as director alongside character designer Satoshi Koike . Bn Pictures works on anime production.

The Japanese dub of fantasy donghua The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming , which is scheduled to broadcast on Japanese television from July 2 , today announced the castings of Ryota Osaka as Duan Ye, Akeno Watanabe as Yue Yong and Daiki Kobayashi as Cheng Xi. Duan Ye Yue Tong Cheng Xi The main Japanese cast for The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming includes: Fan Lingxiao / Liu Fengmang voiced by Toshiki Matsuda as Gu Ling voiced by Manaka Iwakami Bai Liansu voiced by Rina Hidaka Bai Tanshu voiced by Takehito Koyasu Related: The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming Donghua Gets Japanese Dub Release on July 2 The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming is based on the original work by Mo. Wei Tainxing directs the Chinese language version at animation studio Big Firebird Cultural. Taisuke Hinata directs the Japanese language version, with Reiko Torii translating the script, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation provides the sound production and Fuji Television and bilibili produce the Japanese language version.

Deadpool and Wolverine was the pleasant surprise that the entire world was sorely missing. Who doesn’t love the Merc with a Mouth? Paired with the short-tempered furball, it was the perfect combo to attract a huge fanbase. Every scene of the movie was hugely iconic, with multiple references, fourth wall breaks, and flying insults.

The movie might have been released in 2024, but it’s still too soon to let the craze die. So, once you have watched it twice, thrice, and multiple times, you are still missing out on a vital source of entertainment: the Japanese dub version of Deadpool and Wolverine!

Nicepool’s Va will convince you to rewatch Deadpool and Wolverine Takehito Koyasu voiced Nicepool in Deadpool & Wolverine | Credits: Marvel Studios

Who doesn’t remember Nicepool? The alternate version of Deadpool, but one who is actually nice. This incredibly warm-hearted version can make anyone question how he could even be a mercenary.

Fans of isekai stories always have something new to check out in the world of anime, and this summer it won't be any different. Next month, the new anime series The Water Magician is debuting on Crunchyroll, and the streaming platform announced today when you can expect to check out the very first episode of the series: it starts rolling out Season 1 on July 3, just a couple of weeks from now. Along with the release date, a new trailer was unveiled to announce some of the voice actors who are helping bring the story to life. You can check it out in this article.

The new and atmospheric trailer of The Water Magician initially makes it all about Ryo (Ayumu Murase), a young boy who gets transported into a magical new world — with Studio Ghibli vibes — after a tragic accident in his life. He discovers himself as a water magician,...

Chinese donghua series The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming will broadcast a Japanese language scheduled to broadcast on Fuji TV beginning on July 2, 2025. Fuji TV today revealed a new Japanese dub trailer, key art and main Japanese language cast for the adapted version and the new opening theme song performer. The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming Trailer The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming! key art Crown Head will perform the opening theme for the Japanese language release, titled “Hozuki”. The main Japanese cast for The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming includes: Toshiki Matsuda as Fan Lingxiao / Liu Fengmang Manaka Iwakami as Gu Ling Rina Hidaka as Bai Liansu Takehito Koyasu as Bai Tanshu The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming is based on the original work by Mo. Wei Tainxing directs the Chinese language version at animation studio Big Firebird Cultural. Taisuke Hinata directs the Japanese language version, with Reiko Torii translating the script, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation provides the sound production...

The official website and accounts for the long-awaited New Saga anime today revealed theme song details and two additional cast members. 4s4ki performs "Enja" for the fantasy adventure series' opening song and Mahiru Coda ( Bucchigiri?! Ed) performs "her" for the ending song, while Takehito Koyasu and Yoko Hikasa join the cast as Ganias and Yulriga, respectively. Ganias Yulriga New Saga 's previously confirmed cast members include: Kyle voiced by Yuma Uchida Seran voiced by Hiro Shimono Liese voiced by Fairouz Ai Urza voiced by Asami Seto Sildonia voiced by Minami Takahashi Milena voiced by Kaori Maeda Zentos voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto Miranda voiced by Riho Sugiyama Go voiced by Rie Hikisaka Gazas voiced by Tetsu Inada Related: New Saga TV Anime Debuts in July 2025 Naoki Mizusawa directs the New Saga anime at Sotsu and Studio Clutch, with series composition by Kenta Ihara, character designs by Dan Asahi and music by Shacho and Hironori Anazawa.

If you are hyped up for the Jujutsu Kaisen movie, there is some great news for you. This week, the official website of the anime series announced that the upcoming compilation film will feature additional, never-before-seen content. More specifically, the movie will feature a short film titled "Jojo Stroll." Details of the story are yet to be announced, and Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death is slated to hit theaters on July 16.

So far, all we know is that the short film will center around Satoru Gojō (voiced by Yūichi Nakamura in the original Japanese and by Kaiji Tang in the English dub), Suguru Getō (Takahiro Sakurai/Lex Lang), and Shoko Ieiri (Aya Endo/Ryan Bartley). The official website unveiled two first-look images that suggest that the short film will be a calm change of pace for the story. In one of them, the trio seems to be inside a movie theater.

Wit Studio producer Ryoma Kawamura -- especially well-known for his work producing Attack on Titan Season 3 -- has asked Netflix to do more to promote the anime studio's upcoming anime series on the platform, Moonrise.

As seen in a recent X (formerly Twitter) post on his official account, Kawamura wrote, "Please do your best to promote it. I can't do it on my own. Seriously please!!" he added. "It's still buried deep. Red N Company!! It's time to show the world your power!"

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It's been six months since Funko Pop announced its limited One Piece collection, where a select few characters get immortalized in a bronze-like figure. This is part of the anime's celebration of its 25th anniversary, and now, two more have been added to this collection in this limited drop. As expected, it's the members of The Straw Hats.

Now listed on the Funko Pop website, the bronze Chopper and Sanji Pop! Plus figures are added to this limited collection. With an estimated shipping date of August 31, 2025, these two will join the likes of Monkey D. Luffy and Roronoa Zoro in this unique drop. Like the previous figures, Sanji and Chopper are coated in a shiny bronze-like coating and stand on top of rocks with their names engraved. They have a listed price of $25 and will also come with a Pop! Protector. Pre-orders will end on April 16, 2025.

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One Piece's upcoming spin-off, One Piecein Love (aka Koisuru One Piece), is set to come out today. To celebrate its release, more voice actors have been announced, many of whom appeared in huge anime titles like Oshi No Ko and Neon Genesis Evangelion. This spin-off series will be released on social media and will fill the broadcast gap before the main series returns.

According to Crunchyroll, the additional voice cast that are set to star in One Piece in Love are Akari Kito (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba), Akira Ishida (Naruto), Megumi Han (Oshi No Ko), Takehito Koyasu (Neon Genesis Evangelion), and Mahito Ohba (One Piece). What's interesting about this latest voice cast is that Ohba played the narrator in the original One Piece show, yet he's cast to play the narrator once more in this spin-off.

One Piece in Love was announced during AnimeJapan 2025 and will air daily on YouTube,...

Keiichi Arawi’s City manga has been around since 2016 and currently has just 13 volumes due to numerous breaks in production and publication. But, the manga recently returned and we also know that an anime adaptation will premiere this year.

Titled City the Animation, the anime will premiere this summer, and ahead of the premiere, the producers have decided to do a weekly thing where they announce new cast members for the anime.

This Monday, two new cast members for the upcoming anime have been announced.

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The first announced cast member is Yū Miyazaki as Kamaboko Oni, a manga artist. The characters seems to be very optimistic based on the description:

The second cast member is Ryōta Suzuki as Todoroki, Kamaboko’s editor. Based on his description, he is not that happy with Kamaboko.

The two of them...

Love will be in the air this week as the anime adaptation of Daiki Ihara’s Koisuru One Piece ("One Piece in Love") spin-off gag manga starts on April 1 with all five episodes airing over consecutive days. Ahead of the first episode’s premiere tomorrow, more cast was announced for the series, which includes a range of voice actors that One Piece fans would be familiar with. Pictured above from left to right, the cast of Koisuru One Piece includes (original One Piece characters in parentheses): Yoshioka Sato voiced by Akari Kito Biology Club President voiced by Akira Ishida (Cavendish) Tsuchi voiced by Megumi Han (Otama) Toriko Kurono voiced by Takehito Koyasu Narration voiced by Mahito Ohba (Smoker) Related: One Piece Anime Sails Back Onto Screens With Double Episode Haruka Kamatani ( Looking for Magical Doremi ) and Hazuki Omoya ( One Piece Fan Letter Assistant Unit Director) direct Koisuru One Piece...

Ahead of a July 6, 2025 broadcast, the official accounts for City The Animation today announced the casting of Yu Miyazaki as manga artist Oni Kamaboko and Ryota Suzuki as his editor, Todoroki. A second concept visual produced by .MP was also unveiled, titled "God Soccer + special otheres." City The Animation Concept Visual 2, "God Soccer + special otheres" City The Animation 's previously confirmed cast includes: Midori Nagumo voiced by Mikako Komatsu Ayumu Niikura voiced by Aki Toyosaki Wako Izumi voiced by Yui Ishikawa Tsurubishi Makabe voiced by Yoshihisa Kawahara Tatewaku Makabe voiced by Miyu Irino Matsuri Makabe voiced by Ayaka Nanase Eri Amakazari voiced by Azusa Tadokoro Riko Izumi voiced by Yu Wakui Professor Adatara and Father Adatara voiced by Takehito Koyasu Mother Adatara voiced by Mayumi Asano Tatsuta Adatara voiced by Kenn Ryota Adatara voiced by Satoshi Inomata Kamome Adatara voiced by Coco Hayashi Umi Adatara voiced by Haruna Fukushima Sora...

Moonrise is coming soon!

Netflix just unveiled a new trailer and key art at this year’s AnimeJapan, ahead of the premiere on April 10, 2025.

The event also revealed additional voice talent, including AiNA The End as Mary, Misaki Yamada as Rhys Rochelle, Katsunori Okai as Georg Landry, Yu Kobayashi as Eric Baker, Kosuke Takaguchi as Osma, Arisa Kori as Inanna Zinger, Yuka Terasaki as Zowan, Satoshi Yamaguchi as Duan, Masaki Aizawa as Bob Skylum, Takehito Koyasu as Wise Crowne, Mie Sonozaki as Doctor Salamandra, Arisa Sekine as Windy Sylph, and Shin Aomori as Novice Harbinger.

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Here’s the official logline: “What happens when Earth’s peaceful existence clashes with the Moon’s fight for independence? Premiering on April 10, Moonrise unfolds on a grand scale, adapting the novel by Tou Ubukata (author of “Tenchi Meisatsu” and series composition/scriptwriter for Fafner in the Azure and Psycho-Pass) to explore this question.

Kyoto Animation's double-header stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 today unveiled the first full trailer for City The Animation , which adapts the follow-up work of Nichijou - My Ordinary Life creator Keiichi Arawi, and announced a July 6 at 24:00 Jst (effectively July 7 at 0:00) premiere date for Japanese television. Advance screenings of the first three episodes will be held from late May to mid-June in multiple cities. Furui Riho performs "Hello" for the anime's opening song and Tomoo performs "Lucky" for the ending song. Seven additional cast members for the Adatara family were also confirmed, as follows: Professor Adatara and Father Adatara voiced by Takehito Koyasu Mother Adatara voiced by Mayumi Asano Tatsuta Adatara voiced by Kenn Ryota Adatara voiced by Satoshi Inomata Kamome Adatara voiced by Coco Hayashi Umi Adatara voiced by Haruna Fukushima Sora Adatara voiced by Yuki Tenma City The Animation Trailer City The Animation Concept Visual, "God...

Ahead of an April 10 release date, Netflix's AnimeJapan 2025 stage event today released a brand-new trailer and key art for original sci-fi anime Moonrise , along with thirteen additional cast members. Chiaki Kobayashi (Gabimaru in Hell's Paradise ) stars as protagonist Jack and Yuto Uemura (Atsushi in Bungo Stray Dogs ) stars as Phil Ashe, Jack's childhood friend. Moonrise Anime Trailer Moonrise Anime Key Art The newly announced cast members include : Mary voiced by AiNA The End Rhys Rochelle voiced by Misaki Yamada Georg Landry voiced by Katsunori Okai Eric Baker voiced by Yu Kobayashi Osma voiced by Kosuke Takaguchi Inanna Zinger voiced by Arisa Kori Zowan voiced by Yuka Terasaki Duan voiced by Satoshi Yamaguchi Bob Skylum voiced by Masaki Aizawa Wise Crowne voiced by Takehito Koyasu Doctor Salamandra voiced by Mie Sonozaki Windy Sylph voiced by Arisa Sekine Novice Harbinger voiced by Shin Aomori Related: Wit Studio's Moonrise Anime Reveals Cast,...

When most think of anime, they picture long-running series that last for many years with multiple seasons. When a series is popular, it’s especially expected for it to stick around for a long while. Classics like Dragon Ball, Naruto, and One Piece have hundreds of episodes for fans to enjoy, making them staples of the medium. But as the years have gone by, anime has gotten shorter and shorter, usually capping at around 12 or 13 episodes. These shorter series don’t even adapt the full manga, leaving the story unfinished.

Many anime series have ended way earlier than they should have over the years, and even the most popular titles aren’t immune to this disappointing phenomenon. Though it’s always a shock, anime end prematurely for many reasons, from an unfinished manga to production issues and more. While it’s unclear if these titles will ever get a continuation,...

The shojo anime genre has been around for decades and has provided fans with some of the best series. Fan favorites like Fruits Basket and Yona of the Dawn have led many viewers to try other shojo properties as well. Newer fans typically go for more recent anime, but some old gems are just as good (if not better) than a lot of the current shojo anime series.

The best older shojo anime give audiences a feeling of nostalgia, from more fantastical plotlines to an “exaggerated realism” animation style. They also portray a wider breadth of surprisingly empowering female characters for the time of their creation. Shojo anime nowadays are great, but these lost diamonds should not be kept in the dark, either.

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The anime adaptation of Yomu Mishima’s light novel I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! will premiere on April 5, airing at 2:00 a.m. (April 6) as part of Japan’s “Animazing” block. The series is based on the light novel, which has already been published in English by Seven Seas.

Along with the debut, new cast members have been revealed. Shinichirō Miki will voice Yasushi, a sword teacher to the main character. Yōji Ueda takes on the role of Brian Beaumont, a long-time servant to the Banfield family. Tetsu Inada will voice Goaz, a space pirate leader.

The opening theme will be performed by the idol group Saishū Mirai Shōjo, while the ending theme will be sung by Nagi Fujisaki.

The cast includes several notable names. Natsuki Hanae voices the main character, Liam, and Reina Ueda voices Amagi. Takehito Koyasu and Ayana Taketatsu also star as Guide and Nias Carlin,...

2025 is a year full of anime anniversaries. Several beloved anime released in 2000 are now turning 25 this year, which is kind of hard to believe. So much time has passed since these beloved classics were first released, but at least streaming services make it easy to watch the anime fans had loved these past 25 years.

For fans who are feeling a wave of nostalgia, there's no time like the present to re-watch old favorites and treasure the memories of first seeing these anime series and films. These anime may be 25 years old now, but that doesn't mean they've lost their worth since they first aired. If anything, they've gotten better with time.

Mechs Enter the Taisho Period in Sakura Wars Streaming on Hidive

Sakura Wars is a steampunk multimedia series that first began with the Sega Saturn game in 1996. The first Sakura Wars anime adaptation was released in April 2000. The series...

For every shōnen action manga series or 'by the numbers' isekai storyline, there's bound to be others that have the opposite problem. Plenty of manga will start with intriguing storylines that slowly unravel readers' brains as the characters and story beats become less consistent. Interesting characters from early chapters can become lost in the shuffle in the chaos of what's happening in the story. It contributes to readers being hit with the feeling that the manga they're reading can move too quickly.

However, these flawed stories can still fascinate in their own way. Sometimes, a reader may not want to read a story that makes perfect sense. Being able to turn their brain off and enjoy a chaotic story could fulfil in its own right. These series might not be easy to follow, but the amount of confusion they bring is still fascinating.

Pandora Hearts's Confusing Layout Makes the...

Sailor Moon set the standard for magical girl, shojo, and romance anime. It follows Sailor Moon's love story with Tuxedo Mask in their current lives, and in their past lives as princess of the Moon Kingdom and prince of Earth. They have a swoon-worthy story, where they meet as their celestial alter egos, and they immediately feel a pull toward one another.

Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask have a bit of a tsundere dynamic in the '90s anime adaptation, and tsundere romances will always be popular in romance anime. After the first story arc, their romance becomes more nuanced. Their romance is so iconic that it popularized certain character tropes and inspired elements of future romance anime.

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Prétear: The New Legend of Snow White has a similar ensemble cast to Sailor Moon.

‘Attack on Titan: The Last Attack‘ brings together the last two episodes of the critically acclaimed anime series into one monumental theatrical experience so fans can relive the epic finale of the global anime sensation on the big screen.

Debuting in 2013, ‘Attack on Titan’ has become both a critical and commercial success worldwide garnering praise for its dark themes, stunning animation, and deep intellectual and emotional themes.

Often regarded as one of the defining animes of a generation, the series has been ranked as #23 on the top 250 TV shows of all time on IMDb (as rated by IMDb users) and three of the seasons have received a 100% critic’s score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Key Credits:

● Director: Yuichiro Hayashi

● Original Story: Hajime Isayama

● Music: Kohta Yamamoto and Hiroyuki Sawano

● Character Design: Tomohiro Kishi

● Animation Production: Mappa

● Art Direction: Kuniaki Nemoto...

A fresh look at I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! has just arrived. The anime, based on the light novel by Yomu Mishima and Nadare Takamine, is set to premiere this April, and the latest trailer gives us a glimpse of the cast and more action-packed scenes from the series.

Leading the voice cast, we have Natsuki Hanae as Liam, with Kaori Maeda voicing Young Liam. Joining them are Reina Ueda as Amagi, Ayana Taketatsu as Nias, Mikako Komatsu as Tia, and Takehito Koyasu as Guide.

Before we continue, here is the trailer in question:

Tetsuya Yanagisawa, known for his work on Berserk of Gluttony, is directing the anime. Katsuhiko Takayama, who handled series composition for The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash, is in charge of the script, while Kazuya Morimae from Miss Kuroitsu from the Monster Development Department is working on the character designs.

While not every great anime starts out that way, there are some incredible series that blow viewers' minds with the very first episode. These series later go on to prove just how good they are, but it's their first episodes that really set the tone for what they're going for. There's a common "three-episode rule" in the world of anime that states that a viewer shouldn't drop a series until they've given the show at least three episodes. Some series only need a third of that.

It's hard to nail the first episode of an anime, especially if the series needs to tell the story of a prologue before the events of the series. Most series' first episodes are somewhere around 22 minutes long without commercials or opening/closing music, making it incredibly difficult to captivate audiences right away. While it might seem difficult, some anime series show that it isn't impossible.

An enchanting adventure starts right here! Featuring "Wonderlust!!" by saji ( A Playthrough of a Certain Dude's Vrmmo Life Op), a creditless version of the I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic anime's opening song sequence is now available to watch below. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series . I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic Opening Video The I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic anime's confirmed cast is as follows: Liam voiced by Ayumu Murase Lardon voiced by Tomokazu Sugita Asuna voiced by Haruka Tomatsu Jodi voiced by Saori Hayami Scarlet voiced by Shizuka Ito Reina voiced by Yume Miyamoto Chris voiced by Miho Okasaki Gai voiced by Kenta Miyake Bruno voiced by Yuya Hirose Albrevit voiced by Ryuichi Kijima Raymond voiced by...

Shojo anime are stories adapted from light novels and manga, written and marketed for a young female audience. Romance tends to be a big part of shojo, and it's often the main plot, with other subplots surrounding it rather than the reverse. Fantasy shojo is a subgenre that covers many kinds of stories, from isekai and high fantasy to urban paranormal and magical realism.

The best shojo anime have well-developed protagonists and love interests. Kuudere and tsundere love interests are one of the more popular character types in new release shojo fantasy. These characters are nuanced, and are more than simple archetypes or stereotypes.

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The Mobile Suit Gundam franchise is now over 45 years old and has more than 60 anime shows and movies to its name. With so many series to choose from, it can be intimidating for a newcomer to break into the universe, but a Gundam episode director has now recommended one of the best places to start.

Originally created by director Yoshiyuki Tomino, the Gundam series has gained massive popularity all over the world, and it's become easily the most globally recognizable mecha anime franchise to date. One artist who worked under Tomino on Turn A Gundam has many good things to say, both about director Tomino himself and the series they worked on together. In a recent interview with Febri in honor of the 25th anniversary of Turn A Gundam, Masakazu Hishida, who worked on the anime as an assistant director and storyboarder, shared his experiences.

Related Gundam Reveals Debut Trailer...

Nintendo may be well known for their work in the video game market, but this company does more than just make amazing games. They've also made their share of anime from time to time based on the video games their fans know and love.

Everything from Super Mario Bros. to Animal Crossing has received its own adaptation, many of which many fans have glossed over. Those fans should give Nintendo's other works a chance, especially if they are fans of those video games too. Nintendo may be a pro at making video games, but they're not half bad at making anime either.

Marth Journeys to Save His Kingdom in Fire Emblem Mystery of the Emblem Brings This Classic Prince to Life

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem is a 1996 adventure fantasy anime based on the Super Famicom game of the same name. The adaptation consisted of two Ova episodes, each about thirty minutes long.

Mashle: Magic and Muscles anime fans have a delicious treat to look forward to in January, as Mash Burnedead's favorite cream puffs are being brought to America for a limited-edition collaboration with Beard Papa's.

Via the official website, Beard Papa's announced a collaboration with Aniplex and its Mashle: Magic and Muscles anime to celebrate National Cream Puff Day on Jan. 15, 2025. The collab will include a limited-edition collection of cream puffs inspired by characters and the world of Mashle and will be available at all Beard Papa's stores nationwide.

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Fans can head to Beard Papa's website to register for updates and check for nearby stores.

Shojo is a unique anime demographic that caters to young female audiences. Unlike its counterpart, shonen, shojo focuses less on action or adventure and more on character-driven stories. Shojo are often rich with emotion and usually possess greater depth than the typical anime series. There’s a strong emphasis on interpersonal relationships that lead to some very dramatic story arcs.

The shojo demographic is well-known for its heightened drama that stirs the soul and tugs at the heartstrings. These thrilling stories tend to revolve around romance, friendship, and personal growth, though they can also get much darker at times. Shojo anime aren’t afraid to delve into some heavy subjects, and many don’t hold back on these topics. From tales of deceit to heartbreaking stories of abuse, shojo’s most dramatic series are some of the most impactful in all of anime.

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Fans of the popular fantasy comedy anime Mashle: Magic and Muscles can look forward to an exciting January, when the hit series will be newly added to another streaming platform.

Per Hulu, Season 1 of Mashle: Magic and Muscles, both dubbed and subbed, will be joining Hulu on Jan. 9, 2025. Presently, Mashle is only available for viewing on streaming platforms Max, Crunchyroll and Amazon's Prime Video (with a Crunchyroll subscription), giving fans another avenue to enjoy the Harry Potter-esque parody anime. Mashle is currently available for viewing on Hulu with the Live TV add-on, but come January, it will become part of Hulu’s anime collection, available for viewing by any subscribers.

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Harry Potter Parody Mashle Gets Hulu Streaming Release Date...

The Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise has a special treat in store for fans next year, with a remaster of a popular series recently announced for April 2025. The upcoming release celebrates the series' 25th anniversary, with the show in question having premiered in late 2004.

The fan-favorite Yu-Gi-Oh! Gx, which originally aired from October 2004 to March 2008, is getting a remastered version that's set to air on TV Tokyo this coming April, although an international release has yet to be confirmed. Kenn, the voice actor for series protagonist Jaden Yuki, made the following comment about the new reveal: "Thanks to everyone supporting me, I've been able to consistently face and play Jaden Yuki for almost half my life. As I gain more experience, the more I realize how incredible all the staff and cast were at the time! Congratulations again on the remastered version! Gotcha! That was a fun duel!" He also shared a comment for the viewers,...

Science fiction manga isn't as common as fantasy-based manga, and this can be seen in popular shonen works alone. Most of these verge closer to the fantasy genre, though sci-fi lends itself a bit better to darker stories. This is especially the case with some of the best examples of the genre.

Some of the darkest sci-fi manga are harsh, takes on the mecha genre, while others do the same for space travel and space operas. Many of them are grounded with all too human protagonists, all while using science fiction concepts to showcase the depravity of mankind. Body horror is also quite present in these works, proving that losing autonomy is the darkest idea of all.

Planetes Is Dark In Its Mundane Nature Created by: Makoto Yukimura

The space-based series Planetes takes place in a future where satellites and debris are a constant threat to planet Earth, requiring different means of disposal.

Ahead of a January 6, 2025 broadcast and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official accounts for the I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So Might as Well Try Mastering Magic anime today unveiled a brand-new trailer that previews the series' ending song, "Joy!!" by Miho Okasaki ( The New Gate Ed). I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic Trailer The I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic anime's confirmed cast is as follows: Liam voiced by Ayumu Murase Lardon voiced by Tomokazu Sugita Asuna voiced by Haruka Tomatsu Jodi voiced by Saori Hayami Scarlet voiced by Shizuka Ito Reina voiced by Yume Miyamoto Chris voiced by Miho Okasaki Gai voiced by Kenta Miyake Bruno voiced by Yuya Hirose Albrevit voiced by Ryuichi Kijima Raymond voiced by Takehito Koyasu Mysterious Girl voiced by Rie Kugimiya...

Ahead of a January 6, 2025 broadcast in Japan and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official accounts for the I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So Might as Well Try Mastering Magic anime today unveiled a brand-new character trailer for Scarlet, a highly intelligent royal princess voiced by Shizuka Ito. I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic Scarlet Character Trailer The I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic anime's confirmed cast is as follows: Liam voiced by Ayumu Murase Lardon voiced by Tomokazu Sugita Asuna voiced by Haruka Tomatsu Jodi voiced by Saori Hayami Scarlet voiced by Shizuka Ito Reina voiced by Yume Miyamoto Chris voiced by Miho Okasaki Gai voiced by Kenta Miyake Bruno voiced by Yuya Hirose Albrevit voiced by Ryuichi Kijima Raymond voiced by Takehito Koyasu Mysterious Girl...

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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Attack on Titan: The Last Attack, studio Mappa's highly anticipated omnibus anime movie, has now received an international release window across several major territories.

Via a press release, Crunchyroll announced at Ccxp that it will be distributing Attack on Titan: The Last Attack in early 2025 in several territories globally. Acquired territories include the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico and other select Latin American countries, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Readers can check out the trailer below.

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Crunchyroll Reveals International Release Window for Attack on Titan: The Last Attack Movie

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Attack on Titan: The Last Attack has already been released in Japan, and now, the highly-anticipated anime movie is finally coming to the U.S on streaming and in theaters. Crunchyroll just announced that in early 2025, select theaters in North America and Brazil will be screening the omnibus film that contains the final two episodes of the series based on Hajime Isayama's hit manga, Attack on Titan.

Attack on Titan's anime drew to a close in fall 2023, with two specials that were 60 minutes and 85 minutes each. These extended episodes chronicled the dramatic conclusion of the story revolving around man-eating Titans and humanity's fight to free themselves from the creatures' tyranny. On November 8, 2024, The Last Attack film that comprised the two specials came out in Japanese theaters, leaving U.S. fans to wonder when it would be released worldwide.

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Ahead of a simulcast release on Crunchyroll, the upcoming I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic anime today announced that the fantasy series will begin releasing on January 6, 2025 at 1:30 Jst . U-next and Anime Hodai will exclusively stream the first two episodes in Japan on January 6 and the following episodes a week ahead of the regular television broadcast. A second key visual was unveiled, along with additional cast members. I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic Key Visual #2 The I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic anime's confirmed cast is now as follows: Liam voiced by Ayumu Murase Lardon voiced by Tomokazu Sugita Asuna voiced by Haruka Tomatsu Jodi voiced by Saori Hayami Scarlet voiced by Shizuka Ito Leona voiced by Yume Miyamoto...

Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions , a currently-broadcasting TV anime based on the mystery manga by Akira Amano, is heading into a new story arc and new cast members have been announced for the series. The new additions for “The Case of the Plateau Auberge Serial Murders” arc include: Tiger Dan voiced by Takehito Koyasu Karen Lily voiced by Rei Igarashi Mia Costa voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa Lenny Gardner voiced by Volcano Ota Bill Clerk voiced by Koji Ochia Tom Osaka voiced by Shinpachi Tsuji Shusuke Sakai voiced by Shogo Sakata Shueisha serializes the original Ron Kamonohashi manga in their Shonen Jump+ digital manga magazine. Manga Plus also publishes an English language version under the title Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective . Shota Ihata directs the TV anime at animation studio Diomedéa. Wataru Watari provides the series composition, Masakazu Ishikawa provides the character designs, and Yo Tsuji provides the music. Related: Roundup: Anime Gets...

While the isekai genre can sometimes be fairly lighthearted, that's not always the case. In some anime, reincarnations lead to new lives that are just as bad, if not worse, than those experienced by the protagonist beforehand. The result is usually a dark series that completely goes against expectations.

The darkest isekai anime and manga change the game for the genre, going against the power fantasy grain for stories that are much bleaker. Some of this involves the harsh reality of the genre, with different elements played straight compared to most isekai. On the other hand, some of these works are simply as tragic as can be, throwing their heroes into increasingly horrible situations that make them wish they were reincarnated as just about anything else.

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A Blu-ray box set of Tenku Senki Shurato (aka Shurato ), Tatsunoko Production's classic popular anime series in the late 1980s and early 1990s, is set to release in Japan on February 26, 2025. Tatsunoko's official X (formerly Twitter) announced the news on November 22. This is the first time this series has been released on Blu-ray. The TV anime series Tenku Senki Shurato aired for 38 episodes from April 1989 to January 1990, followed by the two six-chapter OVAs — Tenku-kai Memorials (TV series' digest) from December 1989 to April 1990 and Sousei he no Antou (TV series' sequel story) from September 1991 to March 1992. Tatsunoko Production's official English page describes the series as such: Shurato and his friend Guy are drawn into a gigantic ball of light and they find themselves transferred to a mystic heavenly sphere. However, Shurato is shocked when Guy suddenly turns hostile against him. After this unfortunate incident, a spectacular yet fantastic drama develops involving the two.

The official website and accounts for the upcoming Hazure Skill "Kinomi Master": Skill no Mi (Tabetara Shinu) wo Mugen ni Taberareru You ni Natta Ken (“Failure Skill 'Berry Master': The Story of How I Became Able to Eat an Unlimited Number of Skill Fruit (That Kill You if You Eat Them)”) anime today unveiled a brand-new trailer that announces more cast and a January 7, 2025 at 23:30 Jst premiere date for Japanese television. Abema will stream episodes a week earlier. It was also revealed that VTubers Lamy Yukihana and Aglio Olio e Peperoncino perform "Bravery Dance" for the series opening song. Hazure Skill "Kinomi Master": Skill no Mi (Tabetara Shinu) wo Mugen ni Taberareru You ni Natta Ken Trailer The anime's cast list is now as follows: Light Underwood voiced by Takuma Nagatsuka Lena Floria voiced by Lynn Ayla Lawrence voiced by Haruna Mikawa Monika Bolst voiced by Hana...

A year after the TV series' epic conclusion, the Attack on Titan anime has achieved another franchise feat, easily stealing the #1 spot at the Japanese domestic box office and overtaking major Hollywood films in the process.

Via Mantan Web, box office tracker Kogyo Tsushin revealed this week that Mappa's Attack on Titan: The Last Attack grossed around 249 million yen (~US$1.6 million) and 175,000 viewers in its first three days in theaters. This put it at #1 at the domestic box office, knocking off Venom, which grossed 193 million and took #1 last week in its own premiere in Japan the prior week. Below, readers can check out the new teaser trailer for Attack on Titan: The Last Attack, celebrating the film's status as a "big hit."

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More so than any other line of monsters, the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is most associated with several mighty dragons. Now, the most digitized incarnation of these beasts is available as an impressive collectible.

Released by Japanese toy developer Kaiyodo, the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Gx Cyber Dragon Figure is a truly incredible behemoth. Recreating the Duel Monster in Pvc and Abs, the cybernetic reptile is detailed to the hilt and perfect for any collector's shelf. It also comes as the anime and manga it's based on is officially turning 20 years old.

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The classics of anime have stood the test of time for a reason. Be it their impact on the community, the popularity that has persisted over many years, or niche cult classic appeal, the merits of older anime prevail through time and make some shows relevant regardless of how much the medium has evolved. However, the technical improvements and shifts in trends arent the only things that change over time - so do peoples values and notions of what is acceptable to depict in art.

The moral connotations and messaging of many classic series from even 20 years ago - let alone the shows that came out before the turn of the millennium - arent considered acceptable in modern times, making plenty of older anime hard to recommend. From small yet uncomfortable details, like promoting outdated...

Popular American restaurant chain Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya has unveiled an exclusive new Attack on Titan food and merchandise collaboration. The new reveal comes ahead of the theatrical premiere of Attack on Titan: The Last Attack in Japan.

Via its official website, Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya launched a limited-time collaboration with the popular Attack on Titan anime series on Nov. 7, offering exclusive goods including Attack on Titan cards, mini-flags and cups that come with the menu options Chashu Ramen, Garlic Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen, Spicy Ramen, Yuzu Shio Ramen and Hakata Ramen. An Attack on Titan mini-flag and keychain also come with the Chicken Karaage or Pork Gyoza set. Readers can check out the images and more information below.

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Isekai anime heroes have the unique opportunity of getting a second chance in their new lives. They usually come to their new world either as a baby, retaining all of their memories from their past life, or in their current, weakened form. No matter how they arrive in their new homes, they usually bring their problems with them. As they learn to live in their new world, they can have great character development, learning to get over previous issues through the help of newfound friends.

Fulfilling character arcs are some of the most cathartic reasons to watch a series, and isekai is full of them. There's a ton of great isekai series that place a character in a new setting with the same old problems, giving them a chance to rise above their issues. The best written isekai heroes don't necessarily need to have gone through a dramatic change in character,...

Re:Zero Season 3 has leveled up on lore and story, and fans have responded highly positively, with the series currently billed as one of the most popular airing anime of the Fall 2024 season, according to MyAnimeList. However, an interview with Beatrice voice actor Satomi Arai has revealed that the cast of the hit isekai show cast may have a far more trying experience.

The popular series' return for Season 3 in Fall 2024 has long been earmarked as one of the most anticipated anime of the entire year. Viewers are hooked on Re:Zero well beyond Japan, but with great demand for more sprawling isekai content comes a hefty story for its actors to tell. For fans of Beatrice, one of the series key supporting characters, the seasons extensive script has meant that she is in the spotlight more than ever. In a sitdown with Animate Times, Arai shared her thoughts on returning...