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Eight months after its anime debut, Sakamoto Days has now teamed up with one of Japan's biggest franchises in an exciting new crossover. Manga author and Sakamoto Days creator Yuto Suzuki released an official illustration of Taro Sakamoto entering the world of Pokémon in the latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, showcasing that even powerful assassins can also be Pokémon trainers.

The illustration features Taro Sakamoto, the former legendary hitman, voiced by Tomokazu Sugita and Matthew Mercer, as he partners up with the Johto region starter, Chikorita. Sakamoto Days isn't the only show that had a featured crossover in this issue, as other manga authors like Kagurabachi's Takeru Hokazono and Ichi the Witch's Osamu Nishi also released official crossover art featuring their characters partnering up with Pokémon.

These official crossover illustrations are part of a recent collaboration between Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine and Pokémon, where manga artists bring two IPs...

Earlier this month , we got a small taste of the Sos Brigade's latest song! The crowdfunded project promised to bring back Haruhi Suzumiya and her merry band for a new tune and accompanying music video. After a preview was released (appropriately) on Tanabata, the full music video is now available! Check out Aya Hirano (Haruhi), Minori Chihara (Yuki), Yuko Goto (Mikuru), Daisuke Ono (Itsuki) and Tomokazu Sugita (Kyon) performing "Invincible(ish) Happiness!" set to new 3Dcg animation: "Invincible(ish) Happiness!" Music Video Related: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Anime Releases New Teaser for Crowdfunded Music Video As of today, the new song is also available to stream and download via various services. Check out the song's official link to find it on your service of choice. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is available to stream on Crunchyroll ! Here's the official synopsis: Kyon is a cynical and sarcastic teenager. The first...

The Sos Brigade is back later this month with a new music video! Once again, the core cast of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is singing, dancing and seeking out the paranormal — this time in a preview for a new crowdfunded music video. The crowdfunding campaign ran from November 2024 to January 2025, supporting a new song and music video project. Today on Tanabata (a big day for the Brigade as seen in the episode "Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody"), the fans finally get to see Haruhi and friends back in action. Check out this short version of the music video for "Invincible(ish) Happiness!": "Invincible(ish) Happiness!" Music Video Teaser Related: Haruhi Suzumiya Concert Gets Special Visual From Original Illustrator Aya Hirano (Haruhi), Minori Chihara (Yuki), Yuko Goto (Mikuru), Daisuke Ono (Itsuki) and Tomokazu Sugita (Kyon) reunite to perform the new song, set to new dance footage featuring 3D models of the characters.

Get ready for episode 119 of the hit battle series Uron Mirage! No, you haven't missed out on a major title. This series-within-a-series is a recurring element of the witch-centric rom-com Witch Watch . This week, it's hijacking episode 14! The series is a favorite of Nico and Morihito's teacher Yuri Makuwa and fellow student Kukumi, the latter of whom does numbers on social media with her Uron Mirage fanart. Watch the show come to life in creditless versions of the opening and ending — set to "Bitter end" by who-ya extended and "Flashback Syndrome" by Ali, respectively. Uron Mirage (Witch Watch) Creditless Opening Video Uron Mirage (Witch Watch) Creditless Ending Video Related: Witch Watch Anime Magics up Second Cour Creditless Opening and Ending Videos A new visual also depicts Uron Mirage main characters Oboro (left) and Utsuro (right): The cast for this special episode consists of: Utsuro Akizuki voiced by Ryoko Shiraishi...

This fall, Uoto's sports manga 100 Meters races to cinemas with an anime film adaptation. Today, the upcoming project announced 10 new cast additions. Joining the film's steadily-growing cast are: Top Row: Nigami voiced by Jun Kasama (Novick in Tower of God ) Asakusa voiced by Rie Takahashi (Megumin in ( Konosuba ) Shiina voiced by Yuki Tanaka (Rune in I Left My A-Rank Party ) Middle Row: Togashi (Young) voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki (Frieren in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) Komiya (Young) voiced by Aoi Yuki (Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries ) Kabanoki voiced by Yuma Uchida (Sunraku in Shangri-la Frontier ) Bottom Row: Numano voiced by Junya Enoki (Nasa in Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You ) Kyoden voiced by Haruki Ishiya (Jiro Yamada in Hypnosismic ) Morikawa voiced by Hiiro Ishibashi (Akatsuki Red in Mr. Villain's Day Off ) Onomichi voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Taro Sakamoto in Sakamoto Days ) Related: 100 Meters Anime Film Adds Koki Uchiyama, Kenjiro Tsuda to...

Do you like cool assassins? Do you admire a man who protects his family despite adversity? Who doesn’t? The combination of the two can be seen in the dedicated convenience store owner, Taro Sakamoto. Sakamoto Days tells the story of Sakamoto trying to keep his family safe while battling hordes of murderous assassins.

The extremely rotund ex-assassin’s adventures were nothing short of exhilarating, but Netflix left the fans out to dry by only releasing the first part of the season. However, the wait has been fruitful. The second part of Sakamoto Days is going to be released soon, and here is everything you need to know about it.

The release date for Sakamoto Days Part 2

Sakamoto Days Part 2 is going to be released on July 14, 2025. It will be available exclusively on Netflix. The first half of Season 1 debuted on January 11, 2025, and the second part will have weekly releases on Saturdays.

There's a new witch in charge in the world of Maebashi Witches , and she's singing a very different song. Today, the official YouTube channel for the musical magical girl anime released the video for the new song "Wither," which has a very different feeling from the rest of the show's upbeat and heartfelt music. Yu Serizawa performs "Wither" as her character Eiko Zen. The song was written by singer and lyricist Miho Karasawa and composed and arranged by Ren Mizunoya. "Wither" Music Video Related: Maebashi Witches Anime Idol Group Announces First and Second Albums A full version of the song is now available on various streaming sites . Junichi Yamamoto directs Maebashi Witches at Sunrise Studios, with Erika Yoshida ( Bocchi The Rock! ) on series composition. Nozomi Tachibana ( Kemono Jihen ) adapts Yu Inami's original character designs for animation and Yuri Habuka handles music. Five newcomer voice actors, who play aspiring witches in Gunma Prefecture's Maebashi City,...

Upcoming comedy / mystery manga to TV anime adaptation Detectives These Days Are Crazy! published a new trailer today which samples the official ending theme song for the series. The series debuts in Japan on July 1, 2025. Detectives These Days Are Crazy! Trailer Mashiro (voiced by Kana Hanazawa) and The Cheerful Old Guys (voiced by Tomokazu Sugita) perform the ending theme for the series, which is entitled “Gori☆Gori Feez e-Girl!!”. Ascii Media Works publishes the original Detectives These Days Are Crazy! manga by Masakuni Igarashi in their Dengeki Maoh seinen manga magazine. One Peace Books also publishes an English language version of the series. Rion Kujo directs the TV anime adaptation at animation studio Lidenfilms. Rintaro Ikeda provides the series composition, Isoroku Koga provides the character designs and serves as chief animation director and Tomoki Kikuya provides the music. Detectives These Days Are Crazy! key art Related: Detectives These Days Are Crazy!

The real idol group at the center of the Maebashi Witches anime has already performed their first live concert, with a second on the way. Now, they have their first and second albums locked in! The group's first two albums will release on July 30 and September 24 , respectively. The first, titled Ageratum, will include 10 songs: "Sugo Sugi Maebashi Witches!" (full version) "Yume-yo, Sake!" (full version) "Shabon Tension" (full version) "You Are My World" (full version) "Muteki Payapaya" (full version) "Meteor Shower" (full version) Plus four new original songs Related: Maebashi Witches Anime Cast Performs "Shabon Tension" Live in Latest Concert Clip The track list for the second album, Geranium, will be announced at a later date. July 30 also marks the release date for the anime's original soundtrack. This album will include the background music from the series, as well as TV-size tracks for the opening, ending and insert songs. Junichi Yamamoto...

Things are heating up this summer on Netflix. New episodes of Sakamoto Days, Dandadan, Pokémon Horizons, and more are in store for the summer 2025 anime season.

New and returning anime series are making their debut on Netflix this summer, according to What's on Netflix. Among the exciting batch of premieres is the highly anticipated return of Sakamoto Days, which recently revealed its release date and teaser trailer for Part 2 of the Shonen Jump anime adaptation. Also returning is Pokémon Horizons, continuing Liko and Roy's quest to become Pokémon Masters. On top of fan-favorite series, Netflix is also debuting a new anime series that's sure to win over horror and true crime lovers.

Netflix Summer 2025 Anime Schedule Includes New Episodes of Sakamoto Days, Pokémon & More

Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua’ Part 3

Release date: June 27, 2025

Release schedule: All 11 new episodes at once

Studio: Olm

Starring: Ikue Otani, Alejandra Reynoso,...

The latest episode of Maebashi Witches saw magical idols Choco and Kyoka enduring their own unique, but very different, personal struggles. Thanks to a wish and a song from the heart, the two were able to see eye to eye. Now, you can enjoy that song beyond the episode itself! Junko Miyajima penned the lyrics for "Meteor Shower," collaborating with composer Daisuke Hasegawa and arranger Yuki Kishida. Check out the video below, and look for the song on your music streaming platform of choice . Maebashi Witches - "Meteor Shower" Music Video Related: Maebashi Witches Anime Shares Live Opening Theme Performance Junichi Yamamoto directs Maebashi Witches at Sunrise Studios, with Erika Yoshida ( Bocchi The Rock! ) on series composition. Nozomi Tachibana ( Kemono Jihen ) adapts Yu Inami's original character designs for animation and Yuri Habuka handles music. Five newcomer voice actors, who play aspiring witches in Gunma Prefecture's Maebashi City, join an...

The real-world version of Maebashi Witches —the five talented singers playing their characters both in the new anime and onstage—is back with a new concert clip! The latest clip from Maebashi Witches Live ~Anata ga Nozomu Nara Open~ Chapter 2 has just gone live, featuring a performance of episode 3's "Shabon Tension." The song features Hinano Sakikawa (as Azu) as center, and features scenes from the anime playing behind the performers. And, of course, there's plenty of cheering from the fans! Check it out: "Shabon Tension" Live Concert Performance Related: Maebashi Witches Anime Shares Live Performance of "Yume yo, Sake!" from First Concert As previously reported , Maebashi Witches Live ~Anata ga Nozomu Nara Open~ Chapter 2 is scheduled to take place May 31 at harevutai in Tokyo. The event will cover the events of episodes 4 and 5, retelling the story of Mai and Yua with new songs and a newly-written live reading. Junichi Yamamoto...

The magical heroines of Maebashi Witches are back on the stage in another live concert video! The new clip from the idol group's first solo live show features a performance of "Yume yo, Sake!" from the first episode of the anime. The footage comes from Maebashi Witches Live ~Anata ga Nozomu Nara Open~ Chapter 1 , which took place on April 26 and featured appearances from the five main voice actresses. Check out the latest clip from the event: "Yume yo, Sake!" Live Performance Video Related: Maebashi Witches Anime Shares 6th Episode Insert Song Video As previously reported , Maebashi Witches Live ~Anata ga Nozomu Nara Open~ Chapter 2 is scheduled to take place May 31 at harevutai in Tokyo. The event will cover the events of episodes 4 and 5, retelling the story of Mai and Yua with new songs and a newly-written live reading. Junichi Yamamoto directs Maebashi Witches at Sunrise Studios, with Erika Yoshida ( Bocchi The Rock!

Netflix unveiled a new trailer for the second part of Sakamoto Days season 1 on May 14, 2025, previewing the opening theme song.

Kroi performed the opening theme song, “Method,” for the second part.

Sakamoto Days Part 2 is scheduled to release on July 14, 2025.

The anime premiered on Netflix on Jan 11, 2025. It is scheduled to release in two parts on the platform, with the first part, consisting of 11 episodes.

Tomokazu Sugita, who is known for portraying Gintoki Sakata, is voicing the titular character Taro Sakamoto.

Other cast members include:

Nobunaga Shimazaki as Shin Asakura Ayane Sakura as Lu Shaotang Nao Toyama as Aoi Sakamoto Hina Kino as Hana Sakamoto Ryota Suzuki as Heisuke Mashimo Miyari Nemoto as Piisuke

Tms Entertainment, the studio behind Detective Conan, Fruits Basket (2019), and Dr. Stone, is handling the animation production for Sakamoto Days anime.

Masaki Watanabe is serving as the director, with Taku Kishimoto in charge of series composition,...

Even if we can't find the door to their flower shop in the real world, we can still see the Maebashi Witches perform live! Today, the series (and its real-world idol group) released a new video capturing a live performance from the first Maebashi Witches solo live event. The concert, titled Maebashi Witches Live ~Anata ga Nozomu Nara Open~ Chapter 1 , took place on April 26 and featured appearances from the five main voice actresses. Check them out, performing the show's opening theme in costume: "Sugo Sugi Maebashi Witches!" Live Performance Related: Maebashi Witches Anime Shares 6th Episode Insert Song Video Maebashi Witches Live ~Anata ga Nozomu Nara Open~ Chapter 2 is scheduled to take place May 31 at harevutai in Tokyo. The event will cover the events of episodes 4 and 5, retelling the story of Mai and Yua with new songs and a newly-written live reading. Junichi Yamamoto directs Maebashi Witches at Sunrise Studios,...

The stars of Maebashi Witches make dreams come true with their songs. And now you can enjoy one of those songs, "You Are My World," as its own stand-alone music video! The song appeared in the recently-aired fifth episode of the series. Ryosuke Matsuzaki and Yuu for You, regular collaborators for the songs in The iDOLM@Ster Shiny Colors , reunited to compose the song. Check it out: Maebashi Witches "You Are My World" Music Video Related: Maebashi Witches Anime Takes the Stage in Creditless Opening and Ending Movies The full version of "You Are My World" is now available on a variety of music streaming services . Junichi Yamamoto directs Maebashi Witches at Sunrise Studios, with Erika Yoshida ( Bocchi The Rock! ) on series composition. Nozomi Tachibana ( Kemono Jihen ) adapts Yu Inami's original character designs for animation and Yuri Habuka handles music. Five newcomer voice actors, who play aspiring witches in Gunma Prefecture's Maebashi City,...

The official website for 9-nine- Ruler's Crown , the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Palette's four-part visual novel series 9-nine- , has posted a first trailer, which announced the anime's July 2025 premiere in Japan. 9-nine- Ruler's Crown 1st Trailer The clip also introduced the anime's ending theme song "Pale Blaze" sung by Chihiro Yonekura, who previously provided all of the opening and ending theme songs for the original game series. "The Ed theme song 'Pale Blaze' was written by Tako Yamaguchi-san, and composed and arranged by Shota Horie-san, a super tag team familiar to '9-nine-,'” said Yonekura. "Even at the demo version stage, I was so captivated by the dynamic development of the song that I was in tears by the time I finished listening to it. I sang this song passionately to capture that emotion. Please look forward to the new masterpiece 'Pale Blaze' along with the anime's broadcast!

Get in step with this season's newest magical idols! Maebashi Witches is now streaming on Crunchyroll, and you can sing and dance along to the opening and ending sequences for this new show. Check out the opening, set to "Sugo Sugi Maebashi Witches!": Maebashi Witches Creditless Opening Related: Maebashi Witches Anime Reveals New Trailer and Visual, Premiere Date And the ending, set to "Sorezore no Door." Both the opening and the ending are performed by the the Maebashi Witches themselves: Maebashi Witches Creditless Ending Related: Maebashi Witches Anime Reveals Guest Character Cast Junichi Yamamoto directs Maebashi Witches at Sunrise Studios, with Erika Yoshida ( Bocchi The Rock! ) on series composition. Nozomi Tachibana ( Kemono Jihen ) adapts Yu Inami's original character designs for animation and Yuri Habuka handles music. Five newcomer voice actors, who play aspiring witches in Gunma Prefecture's Maebashi City, join an industry veteran for the original anime's core...

In a recent interview with Mantan Web, producer Ryoya Arisawa revealed that the anime and live-action adaptations of Kowloon Generic Romance were planned as companion pieces from the very beginning.

According to him, both versions are designed to be watched together, offering two sides of the same story and forming a complete viewing experience.

The anime and film are being produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks and mark the company’s first attempt at an intentionally interconnected anime and live-action project.

“Our company has long been involved in Japanese live-action films. While I primarily work in anime, I’ve also handled tokusatsu projects, and through that connection, I’ve worked with director Koichi Sakamoto on late-night dramas. In recent years, we’ve seen more successes that span both live-action and anime, but projects that are truly linked are still rare. As a viewer, that always left me feeling unsatisfied. I wondered...

Your Forma is slowly elevating the hype. The anime adaptation is set to premiere on April 2, 2025, which is close, and a lot of fans are very excited to see how good the anime is going to be and whether it can elevate the original light novel series.

We have already reported on the series and now we can confirm that a creditless Op video has been released as part of the series’ promotion, alongside a mini-anime episode featuring chibi versions of the main characters. You can check out both of them here!

Related: ‘Your Forma’ Anime Reveals New Video, Cast Members and Ed

The Op video will feature yama’s song “Gridout” and we think that it is a very fitting piece of music and that it could become a hit:

What we really like is the animation as well, which seems to be very fluid and very pretty, so...

There is no doubt that Shinichiro Watanebe’s upcoming Lazarus anime is one of the most anticipated Spring 2025 debuts, possibly the biggest one among the list (excluding returning shows). It’s been a while since Watanabe made an anime after scoring hits with Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo, and with his track record, the fans are excited.

And while the production suffered a large hiatus, we now know that the anime is premiering on April 6, 2025 and to hype us up even more, the opening video for the anime has just been released.

Related: Shinichiro Watanabe’s ‘Lazarus’ Anime Adds 14 Cast Members

Before we continue, here is the Op video:

Kamasi Washington is performing the opening theme, “Vortex,” whose instrumental and ambient-focused nature reminds us of Watanabe’s previous work. On top of that, the series’ style is very similar to Cowboy Bebop, which is something the fans will appreciate.

The...

Ahead of an April 6 broadcast, the Maebashi Witches stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 today announced three new cast members who will voice customers of the Dreamy-Dreamy Flower Shop (tentative title), as follows: Eiko Zen voiced by Yu Serizawa Rinko Mitsuba voiced by Nao Toyama Yua Hosaka voiced by Akari Kito Eiko Zen Rinko Mitsuba Yua Hosaka Related: Maebashi Witches Anime Reveals New Trailer and Visual, Premiere Date Junichi Yamamoto directs Maebashi Witches at Sunrise Studios, with series composition by Erika Yoshida ( Bocchi The Rock! ), Yu Inami's original character designs adapted for animation by Nozomi Tachibana ( Kemono Jihen ) and music by Yuri Habuka. Five newcomer voice actors, who play aspiring witches in Gunma Prefecture's Maebashi City, join an industry veteran for the original anime's core cast: Yuina Akagi voiced by Sakura Kasuga Azu Niisato voiced by Hinano Sakikawa Kyoka Kitahara voiced by Rena Motomura Choco Mitsumata voiced by Haruka Minami Mai...

The wait is almost over as Shinichiro Watanabe is all set to return with his directorial magic in the Lazarus anime. With a spring 2025 release date, the cast and other exciting information have been announced. A new trailer was also released with this announcement and it looks stunning.

Lazarus – the agents who will save mankind | Credits: Studio Mappa

With less than a month left until the anime’s release, excitement is at an all-time high. So, here’s everything you need to know to catch the first episode as soon as it drops!

Lazarus anime’s spring release and cast confirmed

The story of Lazarus is set in the year 2052, and the world is free of all physical pains, all thanks to Dr. Skinner’s invention – Hapuna. It is the ‘miracle drug’, but an unexpected message from Skinner changes that forever. The alarming message reveals that everyone who has taken Hapuna only has 30 days left.

The upcoming anime adaptation of the Your Forma light novel series is premiering in a couple of weeks – on April 2, 2025 – and the producers have decided to release a new teaser video, revealing more information about the project.

Based on the ongoing series of the same name by Mareho Kikuishi, Your Forma is a very interesting blend of mystery and science fiction, which is why many fans are eager to see what the anime will look like, especially after the recently released first trailer.

Related: Sunghoo Park’s ‘Bullet/Bullet’ Original Anime Confirms July Release and Cast Members

Before we reveal more details, here is the new video:

As you can see, there are some interesting new scenes from the upcoming series and you can also hear the song, “Neo-luddite” by 9Lana, which will serve as the anime’s official ending song when it airs in April.

The newly-revealed cast members...

The latest trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation of Mareho Kikuishi’s light novel series Your Forma was released tonight. It previews the newly announced ending theme song and announces three more cast members. Your Forma Trailer 2 The above trailer previews the ending theme song, “Neo-luddite,” by artist 9Lana. She joins Yama, who sings the series' opening theme song, “Gridout.” Joining the cast of Your Forma are: Kuprian Valentinovich Napolov voiced by Koichi Yamadera Kazimir Matinovich Szubin voiced by Tomokazu Sugita Sozon A. Chernov voiced by Jun Fukuyama Raissa Germaine Robin voiced by Hisako Tojo Kuprian character visual Kazimir character visual Sozon character visual Raissa character visual Related: Your Forma Anime Reveals New Trailer, Key Art and Cast Additions The original Your Forma novels are written by Mareho Kikuishi, illustrated by Tsubata Nozaki, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. Yen Press releases the series in English.

With just under a month to go until its grand debut, Shinichiro Watanabe's new anime Lazarus is adding more voice actors to its cast— fourteen more, to be precise. Who will they be playing? That's a surprise for later! Joining the cast of the action series are: Yuichi Nakamura (Satoru Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Tomokazu Sugita (Taro Sakamoto in Sakamoto Days ) Shoya Chiba (Akihiko Nirei in Wind Breaker ) Neeko (Reborn in Reborn! ) Daisuke Ono (Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler ) Kazuhiko Inoue (Kakashi Hatake in Naruto ) Satoshi Hino (Momonga in Overlord ) Sumire Uesaka (Lum in Urusei Yatsura 2022) Hidenori Takahashi (Konohamaru Sarutobi in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ) Koki Uchiyama (Gen Narumi in Kaiju No. 8 ) Kensho Ono (Tetsuya Kuroko in Kuroko's Basketball ) Aoi Tada (Radical Ed in Cowboy Bebop ) Ayane Sakura (Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia ) Yoshiko Sakakibara (Queen Nehelenia in Sailor Moon Sailor Stars ) Each voice actor's role...

Shinichiro Watanabe, best known as the creator of Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo, has a new anime coming out next month, as Mappa is preparing for the release of Lazarus. The anime has attracted a lot of attention, as fans of Watanabe’s work are looking forward to seeing this new story.

As we have reported earlier, the series will premiere on Adult Swim’s Toonami programming block on April 5 at 12:00 a.m. Edt, and will be available on Max the next day. In Japan, the series will premiere on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on April 6 at 11:45 p.m. and will also stream on various platforms.

But, while the premiere date is getting closer, Mappa is providing us with additional information, as 14 new cast members for the upcoming series have been revealed. Their roles are, as of the time of writing, unknown, but we have the full list of names for you.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is one of the biggest anime franchises in history, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what’s next for Tanjiro and company!

Following the final episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc in Japan (also known as Season 4 on Netflix), the series’ official accounts revealed that a Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie trilogy will be released instead, adapting the final arc of the popular manga series into anime.

Keep reading to find out more…

There will not be a Season 5 in the TV show, but rather a trilogy of theatrical movies to conclude the series.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have acquired the trilogy of movies for a global theatrical release, excluding select Asian territories and Japan.

An official trailer for Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle was released on June 30, 2024.

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle will adapt the Final Battle portion of the manga,...

Today, a new trailer for the Japanese dub of the donghua Wuliao Jiu Wanjie ("Don't Give Up!") has premiered. The trailer introduces new characters, new theme songs and a locked-in premiere date: April 2 . Check out the trailer for the series, which will be released in Japan as Kono Koi de Hanaji o Tomete ("Stopping Your Nosebleed with My Love"): Wuliao Jiu Wanjie Trailer Related: Wuliao Jiu Wanjie Donghua Gets Japanese Dub in April 2025 A new visual has also been released: Wuliao Jiu Wanjie Key Visual The trailer showcases two new additions to the cast: Dilly voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Taro Sakamoto in Sakamoto Days ) Shanina voiced by Yoko Hikasa (Arthur Pencilgon in Shangri-La Frontier ) Tomokazu Sugita / Dilly Yoko Hikasa / Shanina Related: Sci-Fi Anime Film As One Releases in Japan Summer 2025 The trailer also features clips of the new opening and ending theme songs. The opening, titled "Brand New Day,...

The official X (formerly Twitter) for the winter 2025 TV anime I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic has released a special new version of the teaser visual. In the episode 9 "Liam Tries Talking to a Girl," it was revealed that the mysterious girl (CV: Rie Kugimiya) is actually the human form of dragon Radon (CV: Tomokazu Sugita). Therefore, a new version visual featuring Radon's girl form has been released. New version Original version Message from Rie Kugimiya: I am Rie Kugimiya and I am playing the role of girl Radon. My character is like a mentor who teaches and guides Liam, the protagonist, and I play my role with a sharp and determined mind. I will be more than happy if many people can enjoy this work with its diverse and fascinating characters. Thank you very much for your support! Radon human form Rie Kugimiya Additionally,...

Demon Slayerfans won't have too long to wait until the next exciting anime entry, with the Infinity Castle movie finally receiving an official release date, among other news.

Via its official YouTube channel on March 1, 2025, Aniplex revealed that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle will be released in Japan on Jul. 18, 2025. The release comes over six years since the anime series premiered in April 2019, promising excitement, emotion and a thrilling climax to the anime franchise. Readers can check out the new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle visual and announcement trailer below.

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This article contains spoilers for the Sakamoto Days anime and manga.

Superhuman abilities are strangely common in Sakamoto Days, although this popular shonen comedy anime doesn't really touch on magic, nor does it place a direct focus on supernatural powers. Regardless, with the number of characters that possess ridiculously remarkable (and humanly impossible) quirks, it might as well be another anime about superheroes.

Most of the superpowers seen in Sakamoto Days thus far result from a character’s innate talent and hard work, as most of them are prodigies with insane gifts or have been trained at Japan Clear Creation (Jcc) to hone their skills until they become assassins capable of going toe-to-toe with My Hero Academia’s All Might.

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At one point, mecha was the dominant genre for anime series. The genre had franchises for both children and adults, and they were constantly getting new series. One reason there were so many mecha anime is how easy the genre can sell merchandise, yet that wasn't the only reason. Some of the best anime of older eras were part of the mecha genre, making them impossible to ignore.

Even now, many of the mecha anime from the '80s, '90s, and 2000s are better than most modern anime series today. Rather than offering easy power fantasies about being the strongest or more popular, mecha anime often had far more to offer. Whether it was commentary on society or just passionate protagonists that are easy to love, it's impossible to go wrong with classic mecha anime.

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Detectives These Days Are Crazy! , an upcoming TV anime base on the comedy mystery manga, has added a new member to its cast . In the series, voice actor Chado Horii will play Cerberus , a stray cat Nagumo and Mashiro adopted while they were searching for a different missing pet. Additionally, a 30-minute “endurance video” of Cerberus's awful caterwauling (below) has also been published to promote the series, which will broadcast in Japan in 2025. Detectives These Days Are Crazy! Cerberus Awful Yowling Endurance Video Ascii Media Works publishes the original Detectives These Days Are Crazy! manga by Masakuni Igarashi in their Dengeki Maoh seinen manga magazine. One Peace Books is also producing an English language version with the first volume due out in April 2025. Rion Kujo directs the TV anime adaptation. At the time of this writing, the rest of the staff for the anime adaptation have not yet been revealed.

A brand-new trailer released today for Maebashi Witches , the upcoming original idol anime set in Gunma Prefecture, confirmed an April 6, 2025 at 22:30 Jst premiere for Japanese television. A key visual was also unveiled, featuring a tagline that reads, "A place where we, despite all our flaws, can become invincible." Maebashi Witches Main Trailer Maebashi Witches Key Visual Related: Maebashi Witches Anime Casts a Colorful Spell in New Trailer, Visual Junichi Yamamoto directs Maebashi Witches at Sunrise Studios, with series composition by Erika Yoshida ( Bocchi The Rock! ), Yu Inami's original character designs adapted for animation by Nozomi Tachibana ( Kemono Jihen ) and music by Yuri Habuka. Five newcomer voice actors, who play aspiring witches in Gunma Prefecture's Maebashi City, join an industry veteran for the anime's cast: Yuina Akagi voiced by Sakura Kasuga Azu Niisato voiced by Hinano Sakikawa Kyoka Kitahara voiced by Rena Motomura Choco Mitsumata voiced by Haruka Minami...

This article discusses Episodes 1-6 of the Sakamoto Days anime and will contain spoilers.

Sakamoto Days is Winter 2025’s hit comedy anime of the season, featuring a main character who joins the long list of super-powered shōnen protagonists: Taro Sakamoto. He is a man who absolutely cannot be felled because of his ridiculous strength and hunter-like instincts—skills that earned him the title of “the legendary hitman.” Unfortunately, the novelty of Sakamoto’s overpowered nature might wear away over time, as it's already a prevalent element in every episode.

There is peak comedy and entertainment found in the excitement of Sakamoto’s fight scenes, but—as seen with most power-leveling anime — the gimmick of infallible and overpowered characters can grow old quickly. Regardless, Sakamoto's status of always being the strongest person in the room is a running gag that can sprint for smiles, because it is exactly why anime fans love Sakamoto Days so much.

The release date for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc will be officially announced on March 1, 2025, at 7 p.m. Jst during a special event titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc: Corps Assembly.

The event will be streamed for free on Aniplex’s official YouTube channel and will feature anime’s cast members, and fan-focused activities.

Event Overview:

The program will kick off with an opening ceremony featuring key voice actors Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Akari Kito (Nezuko Kamado), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu Agatsuma), and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke Hashibira).

Another highlight is a segment where Hiro Shimono and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, along with other participants, will attempt to eat a combined total of 1,000 bowls of wanko soba. Eighty pre-registered fans will also get the chance to take part in the challenge.

The event will also include the All Corps Members Rank Advancement Test, which will quiz participants on Demon Slayer trivia,...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers announced today that singer Nowlu sings the ending theme song "Arika" ("Whereabout"). Nowlu is a finalist in The Oversea Treasure 2021 audition held by Namco Bandai Arts in 2021. She made her major debut from Lantis with "Rasen" ("Spiral") in June 2022, which was featured as the ending theme of the second cour of the TV anime Requiem of the Rose King . She also provided the ending themes for The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague in 2023 and More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers in 2024. Message from Nowlu: I am Nowlu and I am in charge of the ending theme song. A game that has been loved by many people for many years is now going out of its world and being made into an anime. I am very happy to have been given this wonderful opportunity.

Sung Jinwoo gained the Shadow Extraction ability at the end of Solo Leveling's first season, and if given the opportunity, Jinwoo could use it to turn some of anime's strongest characters into Shadows. These Shadows fight on Jinwoo's behalf, but he can only turn other living beings into Shadows by killing them first. That said, there are limitations, so it would be best for Jinwoo to target powerful human characters.

These characters may be human, but most possess superhuman abilities that they should still keep, even after becoming Shadows. These characters can help Jinwoo fight the Monarchs, Dungeon monsters and other Hunters. Some of these characters are strong enough to take on S-Rank opponents and Monarchs on their own. Jinwoo's Shadows can regenerate, so as long as he has mana, he can keep summoning them.

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Netflix unveiled a mid-season preview video for Sakamoto Days anime on Feb 12, 2025.

Sakamoto Days follows the story of Taro Sakamoto, a legendary hitman who retires to live a quiet life as a convenience store owner.

However, his past refuses to let him go, pulling him back into action-packed adventures filled with humor and intense battles.

The anime premiered on Netflix on Jan 11, 2025. It is scheduled to release in two parts on the platform, with the first part, consisting of 11 episodes. The second part will start airing in July 2025.

The anime has shattered records, becoming Netflix’s most-watched anime premiere since it began reporting weekly viewing numbers. More details about this can be read below:

Sakamoto Days Overtakes Baki & Dandadan To Become Netflix’s Biggest Anime Premiere Till Date

Tomokazu Sugita, who is known for portraying Gintoki Sakata, is voicing the titular character Taro Sakamoto.

Other cast members include:

Nobunaga Shimazaki...

Sakamoto Days and its story might feel familiar to Western audiences. The anime follows Toru Sakamoto (Tomokazu Sugita), a quiet, stoic father who runs a convenience store alongside his wife, Aoi (Nao Tōyama), as they try to live a peaceful, suburban life. There’s only one catch — Toru was formerly the deadliest assassin in the world and now has to deal with the irresistible bounty on his head, as well as the countless hitmen sent to kill him by the Yakuza.

The incredibly popular JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has received a stylish new collection of high-end jewelry inspired by the characters of its newest anime series: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean.

The Animate Store has opened preorders for new JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean necklace charms inspired by the characters Jolyne Cujoh, Narciso Anasui, Weather Report, Foo Fighters and Ermes Costello. Each necklace charm costs 13,200 yen, coming with a quartz stone inspired by the representative colors of each character and elegant writing of their names on the back. Further details include nods to their clothing and style, such as a spider-like pattern for Jolyne. Readers can check out images of the charms below; the chain is sold separately.

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In November 2024, anime fans were given the news of Yuto Suzuki’s Sakamoto Days being adapted into an anime series and hitting the streaming platforms on January 11, 2025. The series is one of the most anticipated narratives that was originally released as a manga in 2020 and has over 7 million copies in circulation within the manga industry.

Sakamoto Days anime series | Credits: Studio Tms Entertainment

The series follows the daily life of Taro Sakamoto, one of the biggest assassins in the Underworld, who decided to leave his profession for love. He made the decision to become a normal human being by getting married, having a kid, and taking on a normal job, which made him grow in size. But the Underworld is not done with him and comes back to haunt him in his normal life, which forces Sakamoto to resort to his old ways.

While the story is indeed enticing, it...

Quick Links What Is 'Sakamoto Days' About? How 'Sakamoto Days' Compares to 'John Wick' Why Netflix Must Renew 'Sakamoto Days' for Season 2

New to Netflix on January 11, 2025, the anticipated anime adaptation of the hyper-violent action manga Sakamoto Days is the perfect placeholder to keep John Wick fans entertained. Unlike most bingeable Netflix original series, new episodes are rolled out weekly, with new chapters airing on the platform every Saturday. Three episodes have aired thus far, with eight more to go.

As Keanu Reeves continues to tease fans about his physical ability to portray John Wick for a fifth time onscreen, fans of the hardcore hitman action movies will get the same visceral thrills from Sakamoto Days. With similar plotting about a reluctant assassin dragged into his old ways, the new Netflix anime boasts stylish shootouts, colorful animation, and a personal redemption story every John Wick fan can relate to.

Get ready to rock in a whole new way this year as the Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers anime will stream on Crunchyroll in April 2025! Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers Release Date: April 2025 Territories: Worldwide excluding Japan, China and Korea Synopsis, via the official website : After the decline of the once robust fields of science and technology, a new energy source known as magic fuels the modern era. Humanity creates forbidden biological weapons: Gears. Those Gears eventually stand against humanity in a rebellion. Although they manage to overcome in the struggle for survival known as the Crusades, humanity’s losses are so great that even after several decades pass, their emotional wounds remain unable to fully heal. Sin Kiske, the child of a human and a Gear, heads to his father Ky and mother Dizzy’s wedding ceremony. Their wedding breaks the ultimate taboo: a union between a human and a Gear.

After much anticipation, the hit manga Sakamoto Days has finally made its way to the screen, bringing with it all the charm, humor, and intense action fans have come to adore. In its very first episode, the anime wastes no time in delivering a moment that has the internet buzzing. Taro Sakamoto, the retired hitman turned humble convenience store owner, recalls his deadly past in a sequence that feels straight out of a John Wick film. A brief yet thrilling scene shows Sakamoto imagining dispatching a man with nothing but a pencil, a direct nod to one of John Wick's most legendary moments.

This unexpected homage has ignited speculation about whether Sakamoto Days will continue to draw from the stylized action and dark humor of Keanu Reeves' iconic franchise. With its blend of quirky slice-of-life antics and lethal combat, the anime has already established itself as a unique contender in the action-comedy genre.

Quick Links Why Sakamoto Days’ Lead Actor Didn’t Want The Role At First (& Why He Changed His Mind) How Similar Is Sakamoto To Tomokazu Sugita’s Other Big Role? Sakamoto & Gintoki's Similarities Explained Why Tomokazu Sugita Is The Perfect Voice Actor For Sakamoto

The Sakamoto Days anime is finally here, and it’s already off to a great start. Despite some initial criticisms of the animation based on the trailers, the anime has done a great job of bringing the action and comedy of the manga to life, and it’s sure to be one of the best anime of the winter 2025 anime season, by far.

A lot of what makes the Sakamoto Days anime so good is the voice actor of its lead in the original Japanese, Tomokazu Sugita. With decades of experience in anime like Gintama, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Sugita...

Romance anime series can be some of the most fun, heart-warming, and entertaining in the genre. Unfortunately, some of them are marred by boring, inappropriate, or otherwise unrealistic tropes that take a viewer completely out of the experience. Some of these series have great characters and well-written plots, but give their main heroes a harem chasing after them that takes the show to a completely different place. While there are plenty of series that can fit into this category, there are still many anime shows with realistic plot lines that any romance enjoyer can appreciate.

To be a realistic romance anime, a series doesn't necessarily need to be realistic in and of itself. The most important aspects of any romance series are the relationships within it. No matter how outlandish or silly a premise is, with grounded and realistic relationships that form organically, any series can capture the affections of...

In a recent interview with Comic Natalie, voice actor Tomikazu Sugita opened up about his initial hesitation to take on the lead role of Sakamoto in Sakamoto Days anime.

His reason? A sense of déjà vu tied to his past work.

Sugita admitted that while he was aware of the manga’s buzz as a rising Weekly Shonen Jump hit, he was hesitant to take on the role due to similarities with a character he had played before.

“I had already played a protagonist in a similar position in a Jump anime before, so I had that in mind, and it felt a bit like déjà vu.“

When the audition opportunity arose, he initially focused on another character, Kashima. However, his agency strongly encouraged him to also consider Sakamoto.

“When I received the audition information for Sakamoto Days, I showed the character materials for a character named Kashima to my agency staff,...

The official X account of Netflix Anime unveiled a brand new trailer and cast for Sakamoto Days English dub ahead of its premiere on the platform on Jan 11, 2024.

Sakamoto Days English dub cast includes:

Matthew Mercer as Taro Sakamoto Dallas Liu as Shin Asakura Rosie Okumura as Aoi Sakamoto Rosalie Chiang as Lu Shaotang Lexi Cabrera as Obiguro Xolo Maridueña as Heisuke SungWon Cho as Boiled Du-Shaunt “Fik-Shun” Stegall as Son Hee Toru Uchikado as Bacho Aleks Le as Nagumo

Sakamoto Days is scheduled to be released in two parts on the platform, with the first part, consisting of 11 episodes, releasing on Jan 11, 2025. A new episode will air each week.

The second part will start airing in July 2025.

Tomokazu Sugita, who is known for portraying Gintoki Sakata, is voicing the titular character Taro Sakamoto.

Other cast members include:

Nobunaga Shimazaki as Shin Asakura Ayane Sakura as Lu Shaotang Nao Toyama...