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This is the story of how an average person and three geniuses became a family. The English dub of Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze begins streaming on Crunchyroll from Wednesday, July 30 , thanks to the below cast and crew! Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze English Dub Episode 1 Cast Yu voiced by Kieran Regan Kazuki voiced by Emi Lo Niko voiced by Madeleine Morris Miwa voiced by Lindsay Seidel Mr. Mikadono voiced by David Matranga Subaru voiced by Morgan Lauré Vice Captain voiced by Ryan Negron Team Member voiced by Rudy Lopez Yu (Young) voiced by Monica Flatley Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze English Dub Episode 1 Crew Voice Director: Caitlin Glass Producer: Samantha Herek Aaaptation: Matthew Greenbaum Engineer: Jeremy Woods Related: Crunchyroll Summer 2025 Dubs Include Gachiakuta and More Key Art Related: Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date Tadahito Matsubayashi...

This slice-of-life series is a real keeper! The English dub With You and the Rain begins streaming on Crunchyroll from Saturday, July 19 , thanks to the below cast and crew. With You and the Rain English Dub Episode 1 Cast Fuji voiced by Alexis Tipton You voiced by Derick Snow Teru voiced by Aiden Call Tatsuo voiced by Brian Mathis Veterinarian voiced by R Bruce Elliott Young Man voiced by Matt Holmes Additional Voices by Ezra Vervin, Kara Edwards, Celeste Perez, Wendy Powell With You and the Rain English Dub Episode 1 Crew Voice Director: Caitlin Glass Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Jessica Sluys Engineer: Jeremy Woods Related: Crunchyroll Summer 2025 Dubs Include Gachiakuta and More Key Art Related: Crunchyroll Summer 2025 Anime Season Lineup Announced! Tomohiro Tsukimisato directs With You and the Rain at studio Lesprit, with series composition by Toko Machida ( Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan ), character designs by Ayano Owada ( Bikkurimen ) and music...

This week on The Anime Effect: It's our First episode out of Anime Expo 2025! LeAlec and guest host Lena Lemon are joined by Kaiju No. 8 's Adr director Shawn Gann and English Va for Kafka, Nazeeh Tarsha . They reveal who their favorite Kaiju is from the series and their hopes for season 2. In our audio-exclusive episode, we fill you in on the latest news from Anime Expo 2025 and beyond, including the announcement of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 , a new Junji Ito project coming to life, plus other headlines! Then we recommend our favorite anime that keeps us rolling on the floor laughing. Episode 72 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 72 - Nazeeh Tarsha, Shawn Gann on Kaiju No.

The years leading up to the French Revolution offer a cinematic canvas of unparalleled drama, a world of gilded palaces and public discontent. The Rose of Versailles dives headfirst into this turmoil, but through a unique lens. It centers not on one, but two remarkable women whose lives intersect as history unravels.

We meet the young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette, destined to become the infamous queen of France. But her shadow and sworn protector is the film’s fictional heart: Commander Oscar François de Jarjayes.

Raised from birth as a man to secure her family’s military legacy, Oscar serves in the Royal Guard, her identity a known secret in the court. The film sets the stage for a grand story of duty, love, and identity, played out against the backdrop of a society about to tear itself apart.

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The Hollywood Creative Alliance announced the nominees for the 2025 Astra TV Awards on May 15, 2025, with six anime series contending for Best Anime Series.

The nominees are Dan Da Dan, Dragon Ball Daima, Fire Force Season 3, Lazarus, Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise From The Shadow, and The Apothecary Diaries Season 2.

In addition to series nominations, anime voice actors secured spots in the performance categories.

Aleks Le, who voices Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling, and Stephanie Nadolny, who portrays Mini Goku in Dragon Ball Daima, were both nominated for Best Lead Voice-Over Performance.

In the Best Supporting Voice-Over Performance category, Caitlin Glass is nominated for her role as Nefertari Vivi in One Piece Season 21. Justin Briner and Xolo Maridueña also received nominations for their portrayal of Yoo Jinho in Solo Leveling Season 2 and Heisuke Mashimo in Sakamoto Days, respectively.

The Astra TV Awards 2025 ceremony will be held on June 10, 2025, at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles.

Last year marked the first time for The Astra Awards to give anime its own category, and Solo Leveling ended up coming out on top. Now the 2025 nominations are in full swing, and a bunch of series are up for the honor. Nominees for the Best Anime Series category include the likes of Dragon Ball Daima , Dan Da Dan , Solo Leveling Season 2 and Fire Force Season 3 , and the voice-over categories also feature a handful of strong anime nods. Here’s a look at those in the running for Best Anime Series: Dan Da Dan Dragon Ball Daima Fire Force Season 3 Lazarus Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Related: Solo Leveling Named Best Anime Series at The Astra Awards 2024 Other categories with anime contenders include: Best Lead Voice-Over Performance Kaley Cuoco - Harley Quinn Alex Borstein - Family Guy: Holiday Special Seth MacFarlane - Family Guy:...

Aleks Le, the official English-language voice actor for Sung Jinwoo in the Solo Leveling anime series, has shared some surprising details about the explosive Season 2 finale. He also provided fans with an unexpected update on the upcoming Solo Leveling Season 3.

As shared by a Solo Leveling fan page on X (formerly Twitter), Le uploaded a new video on his official TikTok account about the production of Solo Leveling Season 2 -- in particular, the Season 2 finale, which had fans on the edge of their seats, despite being a typical half-hour airing. While Le shared what was cut from the source material and what was added back by the English dubbing team, he also gave fans an update on when to expect Season 3 to be released.

Solo Leveling Season 3 in 2026 Is Unlikely, Despite the 1-Year Difference Between S1 and S2 Aleks Le comments on the dialogue used for 'Solo Leveling' Season 2 English Dub.

Ready to go bananas for another simulcast? The English dub of The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl officially begins streaming on Crunchyroll from Sunday, April 20 , thanks to the below cast and crew! The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl English Dub Episode 1 Cast Sophia voiced by Tia Ballard Louis voiced by Aiden Call Isaac voiced by Kevin D. Thelwell Eddy voiced by Landon McDonald Headmaster voiced by Sean Hennigan Carissa voiced by Francine Gonzalez Gorilla voiced by Marcus D. Stimac The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl English Dub Episode 1 Crew Voice Director: Caitlin Glass Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Ben Phillips Mixer: William Dewell Engineer: Victor Acosta Related: The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date Key Art Related: Crunchyroll Spring 2025 Dubs Include Fire Force Season 3 and More Based on the web novel by Shirohi and manga adaptation illustrated by Mika Kamisu, Fumitoshi Oizaki ( Chillin’ in My 30s...

The witching hour is nigh! The English dub of Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- officially streams on Crunchyroll from Saturday, April 19 , with the below cast and crew continuing to brew a bewitching blend of historical drama and mystery. Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- English Dub Episode 1 Cast Ciel voiced by Brina Palencia Sebastian voiced by J. Michael Tatum Sieglinde Sullivan voiced by Sarah Wiedenheft Wolfram voiced by Conner Allison Hilde voiced by Alex Moore Finnian voiced by Ernesto Jason Liebrecht Mey-Rin voiced by Monica Rial Baldroy voiced by Ian Sinclair Snake voiced by Spike Spencer Tanaka voiced by R Bruce Elliott Victoria voiced by Julie Mayfield Chlaus voiced by Christopher R. Sabat Diederich voiced by Anthony Bowling Crone voiced by Kirsty Johnson Reinald voiced by Tyson Rinehart Briegal voiced by Ben Stegmair Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- English Dub Episode 1 Cast Voice Director: Caitlin Glass Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation:...

“The Rose of Versailles” is a new animated feature, directed by Ai Yoshimura, starring Caitlin Glass, Megan Shipman, Karen Strassman, Ryan Colt Levy, Andy Delos Santos, Brandon McInnis, Daman Mills, Talon Warburton and Greg Whipple, streaming April 30, 2025 on Netflix:

“…this is the story of ‘Lady Oscar’, ‘Marie Antoinette’, ‘André Grandier’ and ‘Hans Axel von Fersen.

“Together they all meet up in Versailles, France in the prosperous late 18th Century…

“…and live their respective destinies in a tale of romance and fate unfolding during the turbulent ‘French Revolution’…”

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"It is my duty to protect her with all my strength." Netflix has unveiled their new trailer for the Japanese anime The Rose of Versailles, made by director Ai Yoshimura and animation studio Mappa. This is a fresh adaptation of the original manga by Riyoko Ikeda. It's also an update on the classic 1970s Japanese anime series called Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles, also about the same character: Lady Oscar, a female military commander who served during the time of the French Revolution. This is the story of Lady Oscar, along with Marie Antoinette, the commoner André Grandier, and Sweden's Hans Axel von Fersen. Together they all meet up in Versailles, France in the prosperous late 18th Century and live their respective destinies beautifully while being tossed about by the tides of times. The English-language voice cast includes Caitlin Glass, Megan Shipman, Karen Strassman, Ryan Colt Levy, Andy Delos Santos,...

Military fiction might not be the most common anime genre, but it is a prevalent one. Some of these are just as outlandish as other anime works, while others are far more grounded. Using tactics and wartime aspects, these anime recreate the most brutal aspects of war, and some of its most neglected elements.

Many military anime are part of major subgenres such as mecha and even the popular isekai anime genre, while others are firmly in more realistic settings and explore concepts from a Japanese perspective. Best of all, most of these can easily be streamed and may even be part of continuing franchises.

Alderamin Is a Borderline Military Isekai Anime - But Done Well Streaming on CrunchyrollImage via Madhouse

Visually, light novel adaptation Alderamin on the Sky heavily resembles an isekai, which makes sense given who the manga adaptation's artist was. The manga was drawn by Taiki Kawakami,...

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Castlevania is an adult animated dark medieval fantasy action-horror drama series created by Warren Ellis. Based on the Japanese Castlevania video game series developed by Konami, the Netflix series follows Trevor Belmont, the last surviving member of the disgraced Belmont clan, who joins hands with vampire Alucard and a Speaker magician to save Eastern Europe from the wrath of vampire Vlad Dracula Tepes. Castlevania’s voice cast includes Richard Armitage, James Callis, Graham McTavish, Alejandra Reynoso, Matt Frewer, Emily Swallow, and Tony Amendola. So, if you loved the dark fantasy elements, brutal action, and compelling characters in Castlevania, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Crunchyroll just dropped some exciting news—Colombian singer J Balvin is stepping into the world of Solo Leveling. He’s joining the English and Spanish dub casts for Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- as Kargalgan, a character set to make his English dub debut this Saturday, with the Spanish dub arriving on March 1.

This season kicked off on January 4, with Crunchyroll streaming both subbed and dubbed versions. The English dub started rolling out on January 18 under the direction of Caitlin Glass, with Samantha Herek producing. Jessica Sluys handled the script adaptation, while Gino Palencia mixed the audio with Jamal Roberson on engineering.

Returning voice actors include Aleks Le as Sung Jinwoo, Rebecca Wang as Sung Jinah, Daman Mills as Barca, and Trina Nishimura as Park Heejin. Other key roles feature SungWon Cho as Woo Jinchul, Christopher R. Sabat as Baek Yoonho, and Michelle Rojas as Cha Hae-In. Several B-Rank and C-Rank hunters,...

J Balvin officially made his anime debut as Hunters Guild Gate boss Kargalgan in Season 2 of “Solo Leveling,” and while the five-time Grammy award-winning singer isn’t new to jumping in the booth to record music, he told TheWrap that laying down voice tracks for the hit series was an entirely new demon.

“You have to be precise and disciplined — it needs a lot of discipline,” J Balvin told TheWrap right after finishing his first day of recording in New York. “Normally, when you do a song, you record, you listen, you talk with your boys, then you come back. It’s art, it’s a totally new vibe … You’re watching the video before it’s out. [In music,] you do a song, you then see the video. In this case, you already have the images there … You got to be extra focused and try to make the best lip sync and also [stay] in character.

Several beloved anime span several seasons, but many of the most interesting series are proportionally shorter. These brief series are usually action-packed and fast-paced. This is likely to fit an entire cohesive story within a single season. Although some series are set to receive more content, they have comparatively fewer episodes than many of their peers, like Chainsaw Man.

Compact series occasionally struggle to introduce the audience to their respective universes. Yet a few succinct anime effortlessly establish and conclude their terrifying plots. Devilman Crybaby is widely renowned for creating a captivating but horrifying story with limited episodes. Many of anime's shorter series are more interesting and have higher stakes than their lengthier contemporaries.

Baccano! Covers Decades Worth of Conflict In A Few Episodes Streaming on YouTube

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The battle between the sub and the dub versions is one of the longest ongoing duels in the history of anime. While this battle has been mostly won by the sub-version, there are a few instances where the dub version has prevailed. Recently, it was seen in the second episode of the Solo Leveling anime series Season 2, “Solo Leveling: Arise from the Shadow.“

Solo Leveling Season 2 | Credit: A-1 Pictures

While the sub version tries its best to adapt the entirety of the manhwa into the anime’s story, it recently ignored a minor detail that was quite significant for Sung Jinwoo’s character. And although the sub version overlooked it, the dub version didn’t give up on that opportunity and made sure to include it in the episode, which in turn earned all the praise and appreciation.

Sung Jinwoo’s English voice actor, Aleks Le, shared a tweet on...

Crunchyroll announced that the English dub of Solo Leveling season 2 will be available to stream on the platform starting Jan 18, 2024.

The cast and staff involved in the English dub were also revealed.

Solo Leveling English dub cast includes:

Aleks Le as Sung Jinwoo Rebecca Wang as Sung Jinah Daman Mills as Barca Emi Lo as Han Song-Yi Patrick Seitz as Kim Chul Trina Nishimura as Park Heejin Geoff Bisente as Go Myunghwan SungWon Cho as Woo Jinchul Matthew David Rudd as Hwang Dongsoo Ian Sinclair as Choi Jong-In Kent Williams as Go Gunhee Christopher R. Sabat as Baek Yoonho Cory Yee as Ahn Sangmin Anthony Bowling as Hyun Kichul Sally Vahle as Teacher Monica Flatley and Kirsty Johnson as Students Bryson Baugus, Aiden Call, Ethan Gallardo, Brandon Acosta as B-Rank Members Drew Breedlove as C-Rank Member Aiden Call as Ice Elf

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Caitlin Glass Producer: Samantha Herek...

Ready for the next stage of Jinwoo's evolution? The depths of Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- 's English dub officially open on Crunchyroll on Saturday, January 18 with the below cast and crew in tow! Solo Leveling Season 2 English Dub Cast Sung Jinwoo voiced by Aleks Le Han Song-Yi voiced by Emi Lo Sun Jinah voiced by Rebecca Wang Kim Chul voiced by Patrick Seitz Park Heejin voiced by Trina Nishimura Woo JInchul voiced by SungWon Cho Hwang Dongsoo voiced by Matthew David Rudd Choi Jong-In voiced by Ian Sinclair Go Gunhee voiced by Kent Williams Baek Yoonho voiced by Christoper R. Sabat Ahn Sangmin voiced by Cory Yee Hyun Kichul voiced by Anthony Bowling Go Myunghawn voiced by Geoff Bisente Teacher voiced by Sally Vahle Students voiced by Monica Flatley, Kirsty Johnson B-Rank Members voiced by Bryson Baugus, Aiden Call, Ethan Gallardo, Brandon Acosta C-Rank Member voiced by...

With 2024 nearing its end, Solo Leveling fans have a major reason to celebrate: Season 2 is almost here! Season 1 was one of the biggest animated spectacles this year, beautifully adapting the Korean Webtoon into a fantastical spectacle. Not to mention, Solo Leveling: ReAwakening has finally hit theaters globally, earning massive praise and quickly becoming the talk of the anime community.

Sung Jinwoo in Season 2 | Credits: A-1 Pictures

The movie revisits the events of the first season and treats viewers to an exclusive premiere of the first two episodes from Season 2. Amid ReAwakening‘s immense success, the movie promises significant improvements over Season 1, setting the stage for the highly anticipated sequel.

With Season 2 excitement growing, Sung Jinwoo’s Va recently opened up about the unexpected challenges he faced during Season 1, describing it as the toughest period of his career.

Sung Jinwoo’s Va Most Struggling Phase Behind Solo Leveling‘s Controversial...

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Arcane is an adult animated steampunk sci-fi action-adventure drama series created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee. Based on the League of Legends video game developed by Riot Games, the Netflix series is set during a big conflict between the twin cities Piltover and Zaun, and it follows the origin stories of two iconic League champions who are sisters and fight on the opposing sides. Arcane’s voice cast includes Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Kevin Alejandro, Katie Leung, Jason Spisak, Toks Olagundoye, and Harry Lloyd. So, if you loved the brutal action, nail-biting drama, epic world-building, and compelling characters in Arcane, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Ah, "Fullmetal Alchemist." Hiromu Arakawa's breakout manga follows two alchemist brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, on a quest to find the Philosopher's Stone. They tried, and failed, to bring their dead mother Trisha back to life with alchemy — instead of regaining their mother, Ed lost his left leg and Al his whole body. (Ed then gave up his right arm to bind Al's soul to a suit of armor.). Now, only the mythic elixir can help the two brothers heal each other both in body and spirit.

It's one of my favorite anime and a key reason I think about it so often is because it's really two anime in one. Studio Bones adapted Arakawa's original "Fullmetal Alchemist" manga twice, first in 2003 then again in 2009 for a second, more faithful anime known in the West as "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood."

The two shows complement each other by being so different.

The comparison between the dubbed version and the subbed version of an anime series is one of the most serious topics in the industry. Fans have always compared the two different dubbings to find out which is better, and Solo Leveling was certainly not an exception to this. However, the series somehow managed to satisfy both categories of fans.

Solo Leveling Anime | Credit: A-1 Pictures

The unique story of Solo Leveling follows the adventures of Sung Jinwoo, the weakest hunter, and his struggles to become the strongest hunter in a world filled with monsters. Thus, the comparisons between the dubbed and subbed versions of Solo Leveling were obviously going to be judged by the performances of the voice actors of Sung Jinwoo.

In the Japanese version, Sung Jinwoo is voiced by Taito Ban, and in the English version, Aleks Le takes on this responsibility. In a recent interview, the English...

The most powerful families in anime can be complicated, to say the least. Sometimes they're on the same side, other times they're not. Families like the Briefs in Dragon Ball have stuck together through thick and thin, and even though Vegeta can be a curmudgeon, his wife Bulma knows exactly how to handle him. Other families, like the Uchiha in Naruto, aren't as intimate but are equally, if not more, powerful. They act as a giant political force, controlling and influencing people around them to achieve their goals as a monolith.

The best families in anime don't have to be related by blood either, as seen by the Forgers in Spy x Family. They're a found family that chooses to be together, showing that not all bonds have to be determined by genes. No matter if an anime family is one cohesive unit, or a mismatch of characters that hate each other,...

No longer shall we be maidenless, as the English dub of Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister begins streaming on Crunchyroll from Tuesday, October 15 ! Here's the blessed cast and crew for this romantic comedy series: Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister English Dub Cast Uryu voiced by Branden Loera Yuna voiced by Hayden Daviau Yae voiced by Monica Rial Asahi voiced by Abigail Blythe Chidori voiced by Kenny Green Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister English Dub Crew Voice Director: Caitlin Glass Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Matthew Greenbaum Mixer: Matt Grounds Engineer: Jamal Roberson Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Dubs Include Blue Lock 2nd Season and More Key Art Related: Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister Anime Enshrines The Quintessential Quintuplets in Collab Visual Based on the manga by Marcey Naito, Yujiro Abe ( Konosuba Season 3) directs Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister at studio Drive, with...

Romance is a major part of most anime series, and this can especially be said for shojo anime. Many of shojos most popular titles center around whirlwind love stories that leave audiences swooning. That said, the demographic plays home to many of animes most iconic couples. But while many of shojos well-known romances are looked back on fondly, its no secret that they can be pretty toxic.

To this day, the shojo demographic has a reputation for featuring unhealthy romances that definitely wouldnt fly in real life. Many of shojos most adored couples are actually very problematic and harmful as a result. From uncomfortably forceful love interests to abusive and controlling partners to questionable age gaps, the most popular shojo relationships are often the most controversial.

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Everyone loves a sad story especially anime fans. Luckily, the medium delivers repeatedly with plenty of gut-wrenching and heart-breaking titles. In fact, some of the best anime story arcs of all time will leave fans teary-eyed (if not all-out ugly crying). Theres no shortage of sad anime, and several of the best can be found on Hulu.

From dark, depressing stories of loss, to somber and deep narratives about life, to action and adventure stories with heart-breaking deaths and gut-wrenching betrayals, Hulu has the perfect sad story for every anime fan. So get a box of tissues ready and find the perfect sad anime.

Updated on October 7, 2024, by Robbie Robinson: Hulu has come a long way with its anime selections. Hulu houses quite a bit of well-known anime, but also some lesser known. Because of that, it can be hard for anime watchers to settle on finding the best sad anime waiting for them.

You won't want to see miss the stars aligning for this fantasy romance anime — Nina the Starry Bride will begin to shine on Crunchyroll with both subbed and dubbed versions on Monday, October 7 , three days in advance of the regular Japanese broadcast! Here's the bedazzling cast and crew for Episode 1: Nina the Starry Bride English Dub Cast Nina voiced by Jill Harris Azure voiced by Ben Stegmair Saji voiced by Kevin D. Thelwell Colin voiced by Mikaela Krantz Dytus voiced by Daniel Van Thomas King voiced by Chris Rager Queen voiced by Molly Searcy Nina's Mom voiced by Erin Lundquist Nina's Dad voiced by Aaron Campbell Vogue voiced by Phil Parsons Court Ladies voiced by Linda Leonard, Marianne Bray Nina the Starry Bride English Dub Cast Voice Director: Caitlin Glass Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Audrey Drake Rigg Mixer: William Dewell Engineer: Jamal Roberson Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Dubs Include...

Anime fans will want to pour a tall cup of coffee heading into the New Year to celebrate in the most ghoulish way possible when the Tokyo Ghoul 10th Anniversary Complete Series Blu-ray Box Set releases on December 31, 2024 from Crunchyroll.

For the first time ever, this anniversary collection will contain all seasons of the popular Tokyo Ghoul series in one complete box set, including every episode of Tokyo Ghoul, Tokyo Ghoul √A, and Tokyo Ghoul:re. The art outside the box is newly commissioned artwork from the animation studio Pierrot that features the main character Kaneki and visual references to the fan-favorite opening song “Unravel” by Tk from Ling Toshite Sigure. Special features will include select episode audio and video commentaries, the “Jack” and “Pinto” OVAs, the “Kaneki in Black and White” featurette with the English dub cast and crew that discusses questions and themes of the anime, and more.

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Most anime characters only have to live up to their own expectations. However, many others have lasting family legacies to live up to. Even if they only have one extraordinary parent or relative who did incredible things, it can be hard for these anime characters to not have to bear the brunt of high expectations. No matter how they may accept or reject their families, some individuals cant escape their family legacies.

The legacies in question usually have something to do with a family business. However, thats not always the case. Other instances could include particular skill levels or superpowers that the characters have to live up to. Whether its business or heroics, these anime characters cant escape having to uphold what their families are known for.

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Ouran High School Host Club is a favorite among many older shojo fans. The satirical anime pokes fun at the shojo genre. However, it also has many surprisingly heartfelt moments woven into the story. Although its a comedy, Ouran High School Host Club has plenty of romantic scenes.

The most romantic scenes typically involve the main couple, Haruhi Fujioka and Tamaki Suoh. However, other boys and couples are also prominently featured in sentimental scenes. The scenes featuring these couples are the most romantic because they show how much they care about each other - even if no words are spoken.

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Since Monkey D. Luffy first formed the Straw Hat Pirates by joining forces with Roronoa Zoro, his crew has steadily grown into one of the most important groups in One Piece history. After departing the East Blue, the Straw Hat Pirates immediately took down a Warlord of the Sea, setting the tone for their disruptive exploits over the following years. At this point in the story, Luffy has already become an Emperor of the Sea.

However, as with any established pirate crew, the Straw Hat Pirates have faced their share of trials and tribulations. They have nearly died on numerous occasions, not to mention losing people close to them. More importantly, some of Luffy's subordinates have occasionally left his side for one reason or another. In each instance, the rest of the crew banded together, eventually welcoming their allies back into the fold with open arms.

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Anime is filled with stories that have captured the hearts of fans, only to be left unfinished or abruptly cut short. Whether due to studio closures, financial struggles, or simply being ahead of their time, many promising series have been left in limbo.

While anime series like Bleach and Rurouni Kenshin have gotten the chance to be rebooted, there are plenty of others that deserve a second chance at telling their story. From Berserk to Deadman Wonderland, these short-lived series stand out as prime candidates to make a triumphant return.

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Romance is one of the most popular and enduring anime genres. There are many types of romance, and they vary in tropes and tone. Romantic comedies are very popular in shonen anime and contemporary shojo. Historical romance tends to be paired with high fantasy anime.

Fluffy romance isn't exactly a subgenre of romance; it's more to do with the tone of the story, and the intensity of the plot stakes. Fluffy romance is a story about love for love's sake, and they tend to be very optimistic stories. The stakes may be lower, but that doesn't mean the plot isn't poignant; they tend to have couples that work together through their struggles and personal development.

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Anime has been going on for a lifetime, with its popularity in the U.S. rising since the 90s. An entire generation grew up surrounded by the wonders of Japanese storytelling, culture, and, most importantly, irresistibly handsome 2D characters made of so much boyfriend material that the world could be kept warm through an ice age.

Its neither a secret nor a shame that every long-time anime fan fell in love with at least one or two characters in their childhood. There is no judgment if that love still burns to this day. After all, there were so many alluring characters in terms of looks, complexity, and personality. Not growing affection for at least one of them was a near impossible feat.

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One of the best things about anime is the characters. Characters can make or break a series. This typically comes down to how the characters are written. Thankfully, plenty of characters, whether theyre main or side characters, are some of the most well-written cast members in their respective shows.

These characters typically have a lot of development throughout their series. Their motivations evolve as they do to create truly dynamic stories. In terms of side characters, some are so well-written that they surpass the main characters in quality. The most well-written anime characters grapple with the world around them and grow from their struggles.

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The tsundere character archetype is a popular way to design an anime character in any genre, from romance to action to slice-of-life. Tsunderes are one of the most prominent -dere types, with each -dere type describing how a certain anime character behaves around their friends and particularly around their love interests. While a kuudere is aloof and a dandere is timid, a tsundere is a hothead with a hidden sweet side under their tough exterior.

Tsunderes, more than the other archetypes, are about contrast and duality. They are not bullies or jerks at heart, even if they can be a little abrasive or rough at first. Such characters are actually pretty vulnerable, hiding their true feelings and only showing their affection when they feel safe enough. Falling in love with a tsundere means looking past their punkish side and enticing them to lower their prickly defenses to start a real relationship,...

Crunchyroll announced that they will stream the English dub of Black Butler: Public School Arc on the platform starting April 27, 2024.

Cast and staff involved the in the English dub were also revealed.

Black Butler: Public School Arc English dub cast includes:

Brina Palencia as Ciel J. Michael Tatum as Sebastian Reagan Murdock as Redmond Brandon McInnis as Bluewer Jonah Scott as Greenhill Kieran Flitton as Violet Ciarán Strange as McMillan Christian Taylor as Clayton Branden Loera as Cheslock Andrew Webb as Agares

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Caitlin Glass Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: James Cheek Mixer: Neal Malley Engineer: Jamal Roberson

Black Butler: Public School Arc started airing on April 13, 2024.

Staff includes:

Director: Kenjiro Okada Series Composition: Hiroyuki Yoshino Character Designer: Yumi Shimizu Music: Ryo Kawasaki

Aniplex describes the plot of the series as:

Butler Sebastian Michaelis works with his 13-year-old master, the earl Ciel Phantomhive, to do the dirty...

If we had a shilling for every time Brina Palencia and J. Michael Tatum returned to iconic roles from 2008 this season, we'd have two shillings . Which isn't a lot, but it's spectacular that it's happening twice! Filled to the brim with nostalgia, new challenges and fancy hats. the English dub of Black Butler -Public School Arc- commences tomorrow on Crunchyroll with the following cast and crew for Episode 1: Black Butler -Public School Arc- English Dub Cast Ciel voiced by Brina Palencia Sebastian voiced by J. Michael Tatum Redmond voiced by Reagan Murdock Bluewer voiced by Brandon McInnis Greenhill voiced by Jonah Scott Violet voiced by Kieran Flitton McMillan voiced by Ciarán Strange Clayton voiced by Christian Taylor Cheslock voiced by Branden Loera Agares voiced by Andrew Webb Black Butler -Public School Arc- English Dub Crew Voice Director: Caitlin Glass Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: James Cheek Mixer: Neal Malley Engineer:...

Quick Links Ouran High School Host Club's Host Members The Supporting Characters of Ouran High School Host Club The Host Club's Family Members Haruhi Fujioka is the main female protagonist. She joins the Ouran Host Club after breaking a vase and must pay off her debt by acting as a host. Tamaki Suoh is charming, caring, and determined to help friends. He's the main male protagonist of the series. All host club members have personal issues that they must overcome throughout the series, and they have the support of their friends to help them.

Ouran High School Host Club is one of the most beloved shojo anime and manga series. The story is about first-year student Haruhi Fujioka and her adventures as a member of the Ouran Academys host club. Haruhi has some fun and exciting experiences with all the host club members, who deeply care about her as if she is their little sister.

Following the season 1 finale of Solo Leveling anime, fans have been eagerly awaiting the English dubbed version of Episode 12. However, the hype surrounding the final episode has taken a toxic turn, prompting a response from the voice actor behind protagonist Sung Jinwoo.

Aleks Le, who voices Jinwoo in the English dub, has faced an onslaught of threatening messages online. These threats centre around the “Arise” sequence in the finale. In a recent TikTok video, Le revealed he’s received thousands of messages demanding he deliver the line perfectly.

One such message read, “If you don’t say Arise correct I swear I Will Find You and after that Sung Jin-woo wouldn’t bring you back.“

In response to the threats, Le took a humorous approach by taunting the fans with a series of potential comedic revisions to the scene in question.

Le stated, “You’re excited. You’re nervous. I get it,...

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

A recent interview with the English voice actor for Solo Leveling revealed his thoughts on the anime adaptation. Solo Leveling is a manhwa novel written by Korean author Chugong. It features a “World’s weakest to World’s Strongest” subgenre of manhwa and webtoons, with elements derived from RPGs and video game interfaces.

The English dub cast for the series has been announced and fans are quite excited to listen to our protagonist’s English voice. The Screenrant interviewed the English voice of Sung Jinwoo, Aleks Le, and the series’ Adr Director, Caitlin Glass. They discussed several aspects of the series and expanded upon what sets it apart from other contemporaries.

Solo Leveling is appealing to both new and seasoned anime aficionados!

Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling

Aleks Le, famous for voicing Zenitsu Agatsuma in the English Dub of Demon Slayer, was chosen to voice the main character in the English dub.

Solo Leveling is a hard-hitting series based on author Chugong’s web novel and illustrator Dubu’s webtoon. In this fantasy anime, hardworking E-Rank hunter Jinwoo Sung and his allies fight monsters from another world that threaten our own. As a weak, low-ranking hunter, Jinwoo barely scrapes by in raids, but he always manages to survive. One fateful day in a dark dungeon, everything changes… Related: Solo Leveling Episode 9, “You’ve Been Hiding Your Skills” Let’s talk about everything that happened in Episode 9! And catch the next new episode of Solo Leveling , only on Crunchyroll. Warning: Full spoilers for the currently airing season of Solo Leveling follow. Seriously, major spoilers ahead! Farewells Now that they finally have a chance to catch up after another eventful raid together , Jinwoo and Lee Joohee stroll through a quiet park. Joohee, a B-Rank healer, says that she thinks she’s just too timid to be a hunter.

Solo Leveling is a hard-hitting series based on author Chugong’s web novel and illustrator Dubu’s webtoon. In this fantasy anime, hardworking E-Rank hunter Jinwoo Sung and his allies fight monsters from another world that threaten our own. As a weak, low-ranking hunter, Jinwoo barely scrapes by in raids, but he always manages to survive. One fateful day in a dark dungeon, everything changes… Related: Solo Leveling Episode 8, “This Is Frustrating” Recap Let’s talk about everything that happened in Episode 9! And catch the next new episode of Solo Leveling , only on Crunchyroll. Warning: Full spoilers for the currently airing season of Solo Leveling follow. Seriously, major spoilers ahead! Choosing a Path Jinwoo enters the D-Rank dungeon alongside his former party members, the convicted hunters and their Hunter’s Association escort Taeshik Kang. The group makes quick work of the goblins inside, and Chiyul Song remarks that Jinwoo has...

Solo Leveling is a hard-hitting series based on author Chugong’s web novel and illustrator Dubu’s webtoon. In this fantasy anime, hardworking E-Rank hunter Jinwoo Sung and his allies fight monsters from another world that threaten our own. As a weak, low-ranking hunter, Jinwoo barely scrapes by in raids, but he always manages to survive. One fateful day in a dark dungeon, everything changes… Related: Solo Leveling Episode 7, “Let’s See How Far I Can Go” Recap Now that we’re back from the break, let’s talk about everything that happened in Episode 8! And catch the next new episode of Solo Leveling , only on Crunchyroll. Warning: Full spoilers for the currently airing season of Solo Leveling follow. Seriously, major spoilers ahead! New Resolve Back safely from the Demon King’s Castle , Jinwoo visits his unconscious mother in the hospital. He thinks about the promised reward for completing the dungeon,...

Solo Leveling producer Netmarble has confirmed the first showcase reveal date for the action RPG Solo Leveling: Arise, with fans able to watch the event's upcoming livestream via YouTube.

Via Korean outlet News Quest, Netmarble will hold a showcase for Solo Leveling: Arise on March 19, 2024, at the G-Tower in Seoul, Korea. Subsidiary company Netmarble Neo was responsible for the game's development. While the showcase will only be attended in person by the media, it will be streamed on Netmarble's official YouTube channel on the day.

Related "Can't Believe They Did That!": Solo Leveling Adr Director Teases Future Episodes of the Anime Solo Leveling Adr Director Caitlin Glass and Jin-woo voice actor Aleks Le tease both excitement and mayhem in the upcoming anime episodes this season.

Netmarble added, "Until the official launch, we plan to continuously disclose various in-game information and events of Solo Leveling: Arise through the official website.

While Solo Leveling is mostly being widely enjoyed by fans, its most recent update, episode 7.5, didn’t bring in the best of reviews. In fact, if anything, out of all the eight episodes released of the web novel turned manhwa-based anime series, this very episode has earned the reputation of becoming the worst-rated episode on Crunchyroll.

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Despite this, the English dubbing voice actor for the series’ lead protagonist Sung Jinwoo is anything but disheartened about this news. Instead, he is more than just hopeful about the further episodes of the anime, and even teased about just how much crazier everything is about to get as the series continues to progress!

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Crunchyroll is releasing a new special about A-1 Pictures' breakout hit Solo Leveling.

As detailed in a recent press release, a two-part documentary titled The Leveling of Solo Leveling will soon begin streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll. Co-produced by Allso, this series explores the growth of the Solo Leveling franchise, chronicling its evolution from a Korean web novel into a webtoon and, finally, to anime form. The viewer's journey begins in Korea, where they visit D&c Media and Redice Studio to learn about the making of both the novel and the online manhwa. The filmmakers then travel to Japan to gain insights from A-1 Pictures and Aniplex staffers, including Solo Leveling anime director Shunsuke Nakashige. The series is scheduled to premiere on Crunchyroll starting March 4, 3:30 p.m. (Pst).

Related Solo Leveling Video Game Drops New Gameplay Footage Solo Leveling teases its highly-anticipated RPG,Solo Leveling: Arise,with a...

Solo Leveling Adr Director Caitlin Glass teased plenty of chaotic excitement in the anime's upcoming episodes.

Cbr had an exclusive interview with Glass and Aleks Le, the voice of Solo Leveling's Sung Jin-woo. When asked what they could tease regarding the upcoming episodes, Le replied, "I will say this -- keep your heads on. It's about to get real crazy." Glass added, "I think it's going to be really exciting for folks who haven't read the manhwa because already, you're probably blown away going, 'I can't believe they just did that! That just happened and someone had to animate that!' Some things are coming that will make you throw your popcorn and drop your drinks -- and then it's not done! It's not like 'Crazy thing and scene! Wait until next week!' It's a lot and bombastic is a great word for it. It keeps going and...