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The official website for Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- ("With Alice in Wonderland -Dive in Wonderland-"), an upcoming theatrical anime movie inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , has released 11 character trailers in its "Character & Cast" section . Each clip features the voices of the characters and scenes from the film in which they appear. Rise Azumino voiced by Nanoka Hara Alice voiced by Maika Pugh Queen of Hearts voiced by Mayu Matsuoka Mad Hatter voiced by Koji Yamamoto Humpty Dumpty voiced by Ryuichi Kosugi (comedy duo Black Mayonnaise member) March Hare voiced by Norito Yashima White Hare voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi Cheshire Cat voiced by Tomoyuki Morikawa Caterpillar voiced by Takahiro Yamamoto Tweedledum, Tweedledee voiced by Subaru Kimura, Ayumu Murase Trump Soldiers Related: Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- Anime Movie Releases Main Trailer Featuring Sekai No Owari...

Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on July 14, 2025 that Mao, the latest manga from mangaka Rumiko Takahashi – whose works include Inuyasha, Ranma 1/2 and Urusei Yatsura, will be adapted into a television anime.

The anime will be produced by the studio Sunrise and is scheduled to air on Japan’s Nhk-General channel in the spring of 2026. A new trailer and key visual were released to commemorate the announcement. Check them out below:

Mao anime trailer

The project brings together a staff who are familiar with Takahashi’s works. Mao’s anime adaptation will be directed by Teruo Sato, with Yoshihito Hishinuma serving as character designer and chief animation director. Both of these staff members had worked on Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon.

Additionally, Yuko Kakihara, who was the script supervisor for the 2022 remake of Urusei Yatsura, will serve in the same role for Mao. Shu Kanematsu is in charge of composing the music.

The historical fantasy series follows Nanoka Kiba,...

A TV anime adaptation of Rumik oTakahashi's dark fantasy manga series Mao is set to premiere on Nhk General TV in Japan in the spring of 2026. The anime's official website and X (formerly Twitter) opened today, releasing a teaser trailer and visual. Mao Teaser Trailer Teaser visual The site also revealed the anime's four main voice cast members below: Mao voiced by Yuki Kaji (Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan ) Nanoka Kiba voiced by Natsumi Kawaida (Himari Momochi in The Demon Prince of Momochi House ) Hyakka voiced by Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu Agatsuma in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Kamon voiced by Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Takuma Kosugi in My Wife Has No Emotion ) Mao character visual Nanoka Kiba character visual Hyakka character visual Kamon character visual A hand-written message from Rumiko Takahashi reads: "Thank you for the anime adaptation. It is as good as I expected, the voice actors are great,...

Dive into Wonderland with Rise and Alice in a brand-new special music video! The upcoming P.A. Works anime film Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- just shared a new music video-style trailer, showing more of the wonders that await the movie's leads set to the film's theme song, "Zukan" ("Picture Book") by Sekai No Owari. Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- will open in Japan on August 29. Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- Special Music Video Related: Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- Anime Movie Unveils Main Visual Toshiya Shinohara ( The aquatope on white sand ) serves as director on a screenplay by Yuko Kakihara ( Dragon Ball Daima series composition writer) with P.A. Works handling the anime production. Main voice cast members include: Rise voiced by Nanoka Hara Alice voiced by Maika Pugh Ko Urai (the butler) voiced...

This summer, P.A. Works dives into the world of Lewis Carrol's classic novel with their own spin on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Today, a new main visual for Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- shows us a bit more of the film's magical world, as well as its two heroines in action. Check out the new artwork, and see how many familiar faces from Wonderland you can spot: Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- Main Visual Related: Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- Anime Movie Releases Main Trailer Featuring Sekai No Owari Theme Song Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- will open in Japan on August 29. This is the first theatrical anime movie in Japan inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland novel originally published in 1865. Toshiya Shinohara ( The aquatope on white sand ) serves as...

The official website for Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- ("With Alice in Wonderland -Dive in Wonderland-"), an upcoming theatrical anime movie inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , announced today that Japanese pop band Sekai No Owari will provide the film's theme song "Zukan" ("Visual Dictionary") and posted a main trailer featuring the song. Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- Anime Movie Main Trailer Sekai No Owari pianist Saori, who wrote the lyrics of "Zukan," shared her comments on the website and X (formerly Twitter): The protagonist of "Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to" is a girl who is living a life that's not always as she'd like it to be. What kind of words would suit her to fantastically depict the way she faces her difficulties? As I was thinking about this, several "images of creatures...

Upcoming fantasy manga to TV anime adaptation Champignon Witch revealed a witch's brew of new information today, including key staff and cast members, a teaser trailer and teaser art. The series broadcasts in Japan on Tokyo Broadcasting System and other stations beginning in January 2026. Champignon Witch Teaser Trailer In Champignon Witch , voice actor Haruka Shiraishi plays the role of Luna , the main character. Luna Since October 2019, Hakusensha has published the original Champignon Witch manga by Tachibana Higuchi in their Manga Park shojo manga magazine. Yosuke Kubo directs the TV anime at animation studios Typhoon Graphics and Qzil.la. Yuko Kakihara provides the series composition and Miki Matsumoto provides the character designs. Champignon Witch teaser art Related: Champignon Witch Anime Adaptation Announced The story of Champignon Witch follows the dark forest-dwelling Luna, who people fear is a black witch because poisonous mushrooms grow wherever she goes. As such, the townspeople call her the "Mushroom Witch.

It’s almost time for the English dub debut of the climactic episodes of Dragon Ball Daima ! Following today’s launch of episode 18, episodes 19 and 20 will premiere simultaneously on Crunchyroll starting on Friday, May 16 at 1:30 p.m. Pt . The Dragon Ball Daima English dub is available to fans in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and India. Dragon Ball Daima English Dub Cast The English dub cast and staff include: Goku voiced by Sean Schemmel Supreme Kai voiced by Kent Williams Vegeta, Yamcha and Shenron voiced by Christopher R. Sabat Bulma voiced by Monica Rial Krillin voiced by Sonny Strait Goten and Gotenks voiced by Kara Edwards Trunks and Gotenks voiced by Alexis Tipton Dende voiced by Justin Cook Kibito voiced by Chuck Huber Majin Buu voiced by Josh Martin Babidi voiced by Duncan Brannan Goku (Mini) voiced by Stephanie Nadolny Supreme Kai (Mini) voiced by...

Over the last 70 years, we've seen many versions of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures In Wonderland on our screens. There are always new ways to experience a timeless classic, and Japan is bringing a different take on the story in anime form. Titled Dive in Wonderland, the new movie is set to debut this summer and, in order to tease it, P.A. Works decided to reveal a slate of character looks along with a promotional video. The anime movie is yet to get a release date on this side of the world.

The images reveal the character designs of Dive in Wonderland by artists Kosuke Kawazura and Mio Fujishina. In them, we can see some pretty iconic characters like the White Rabbit — albeit a lot more technological with a smartphone in hand, tablet and smartwatch — the purple (but not striped) Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, The Queen of Hearts and many others.

Earlier this year, P.A. Works (Angel Beats) unveiled its first-ever anime adaptation of Lewis Carroll's iconic children's novel Alice in Wonderland. The studio recently released a fresh round of promotional materials, including first-look character visuals and a new theatrical Pv.

According to Mantan Web, 11 character visuals based on the main characters of the upcoming film, Dive in Wonderland, have been released. The movie revolves around a university student named Rise and her young companion, Alice. After the two become acquainted, they embark on a journey through the aptly-named "Wonderland," where many fantastic encounters await them. The film is scheduled to debut in Japanese theaters on Aug. 29, 2025. As an additional introduction to the film's main trio, P.A. Works also released a "theatrical manners" video starring Rise, Alice and the Cheshire Cat. This short video informs moviegoers to be courteous to one another by staying quiet and turning off their phones.

Going to the movies should be an enjoyable experience for everyone, which means minding our manners at the theater. In advance of its August premiere in Japan, Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- is ensuring its viewers do just that with a pre-movie "manners" video. The short features the characters Rise Azumino and Alice instructing an unruly deck of cards in theater etiquette. Of course, the Cheshire Cat pops in to have a word as well: Related: Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- Anime Movie Reveals Teaser Trailer, Visual, Additional Voice Cast Members Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- will open in Japan on August 29, 2025. This is the first theatrical anime movie in Japan inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland novel, originally published in 1865. Toshiya Shinohara ( The aquatope on white sand ) serves as director on a screenplay by...

The anime adaptation of Kouji Miura’s Blue Box has officially confirmed a second season.

The announcement was made on March 28, 2025, following the broadcast of the first season’s final episode, Episode 25.

To commemorate the announcement, a special season 2 production decision Pv was released.

Season 1 of the anime aired for two consecutive cours from Oct 3, 2024, to March 27, 2025.

For the first cour, the opening theme was “Same Blue” by Official Hige Dandism, while the ending theme was “Teenage Blue” by Eve. The opening theme for the second cour was “Saraba” by Macaroni Empitsu, while Tomoo performed the ending theme “Contrast”.

Netflix licensed the series and is streaming it worldwide.

Cast incudes:

Shoya Chiba as Taiki Inomata Reina Ueda as Chinatsu Kano Akari Kito as Hina Chono Chiaki Kobayashi as Kyo Kasahara Yuma Uchida as Kengo Haryu Shogo Sakata as Ryosuke Nishida Anna Nagase as Nagisa Funami Asaki Yuikawa as Niina Shimazaki...

After 25 episodes of match-points and match-making, the official accounts for the Blue Box anime announced that a second season is officially in production. A release date was not confirmed at the time of reporting, but a short video featuring key events from the sports romance series so far and a commemorative illustration by character designer Miho Tanino was shared with the announcement. The latter also celebrates author Koji Miura's birthday. Blue Box Season 2 Announcement Video Blue Box Season 2 Announcement Illustration Related: Blue Box Anime Cour 2 Shares Creditless Opening, Ending Videos Based on the manga by Koji Miura, Yuichiro Yano ( Lupin The 3rd Part 5 ) directed the first season of Blue Box at studio Telecom Animation Film, with series composition by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Miho Tanino ( Tower of God ) and music by Takashi Omama ( Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ). Netflix streamed the series as it premiered in Japan.

The official website for Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- ("With Alice in Wonderland -Dive in Wonderland-"), an upcoming theatrical anime movie inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , revealed a teaser trailer, visual and nine additional voice cast members today. Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- Teaser Trailer Teaser Visual In addition to the previously announced Nanoka Hara (Suzume Iwato in Suzume ) as the protagonist Rise and Maika Pugh (Platelet in the Cells at Work! live-action film) as Alice, the new voice actors announced include: Ko Urai (the butler) voiced by Shotaro Mamiya Fumiko Azumino (Rise's grandmother) voiced by Keiko Toda Queen of Hearts voiced by Mayu Matsuoka Mad Hatter voiced by Koji Yamamoto March Hare voiced by Norito Yashima Humpty Dumpty voiced by Ryuichi Kosugi (comedy duo Black Mayonnaise member) White Hare voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi Cheshire...

Anime often serves as a vibrant window into Japanese culture, offering more than just entertainment — it reflects centuries-old traditions, values and societal norms. For those unfamiliar with these cultural nuances, certain anime might feel like they lack depth. However, understanding the historical and social contexts behind them transforms these stories into richer, more immersive experiences. From the reverence for tradition to the subtleties of interpersonal dynamics, Japanese culture breathes life into narratives in ways that resonate far beyond the screen.

Many anime are deeply rooted in Japan’s unique customs, philosophies and aesthetics, making them even more compelling when viewed through a cultural lens. Whether it’s the meticulous preservation of art forms, the weight of historical events or the quiet beauty of everyday rituals, these elements add layers of meaning that might otherwise go unnoticed. Exploring these cultural threads reveals that anime isn’t just a form of escapism...

CloverWorks, the acclaimed Japanese animation studio behind fan-favorite hit series like Spy x Family, My Dress-Up Darling, Horimiya and many more, has a recent feature film in its catalog, now streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll.

Trapezium is a 95-minute anime drama movie and a bold new character study for the studio, generally known for producing more buoyant and serialized stories. Helping bring the feature film to life are anime talent such as director Masahiro Shinohara -- known for his work on Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World -- and veteran anime writer Yuko Kakihara, of Buddy Daddies and Blue Box fame, handling the screenplay. The movie adapts Kazumi Takayama's original novel of the same name. The film's official trailer can be seen below.

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Ahead of Blue Box 's 22nd episode broadcast on Thursday, the anime's official website and accounts revealed the casting of Yuki Kaji (Kenma in Haikyu!! ) as Kazuma Matsuoka, a member of Eimei High School's boys' basketball team who returns from studying abroad in the United States. Related: Blue Box Anime Cour 2 Shares Creditless Opening, Ending Videos Based on the manga by Koji Miura, Yuichiro Yano ( Lupin The 3rd Part 5 ) directs the Blue Box anime at studio Telecom Animation Film, with series composition by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Miho Tanino ( Tower of God ) and music by Takashi Omama ( Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ). Viz Media publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: Taiki admires Chinatsu from afar, but he doubts that she sees him in the same way. Yet somehow, he musters up the courage to tell her to never give up on her dreams!

The official website and accounts for Blue Orchestra today announced that the music drama anime's second season will air for 21 episodes from Fall 2025 , and the first season will rebroadcast on Nhk-e from April. A new teaser visual was also unveiled. Blue Orchestra Season 2 Teaser Visual Related: Blue Orchestra Anime’s Music Continues on in Second Season Based on the manga by Makoto Akui, Seiji Kishi directs Blue Orchestra at studio Nippon Animation, with series composition by Yuko Kakihara ( Chihayafuru ), character designs by Kazuaki Morita ( Tsukigakirei ) and music by Akira Kosemura. The story follows high school student Hajime Aono, who grew up a violin prodigy that won numerous awards and dominated most of the competitions he participated in. Despite this, he gave up on the violin during his second year of middle school. One day, he meets Ritsuko Akine. Akine inspires him to take up the violin again, deciding to go...

Goku and his now-pint-sized pals have been dealing with the threat of the Demon Realm since Dragon Ball Daima first kicked off its run in October 2024. Now it's barreling toward its climax, as the 20th and final episode has been confirmed for a February 28, 2025 broadcast. The latest episode to air was 16, which made its way to Crunchyroll on January 31. Counting today's 17th episode—which is just about an hour away from streaming at the time of this writing!—there are just four remaining in Goku's latest adventure. A new trailer made its way online to hype up the climax, but be wary of spoilers if you're not all caught up, including with this week's ep! In fact, we'll just go ahead and link it since the thumbnail kind of gives the ending away. Related: What is Dragon Ball Daima? Goku's Latest Adventure Explained! Dragon Ball series creator Akira Toriyama worked...

A medical mystery drama set in a hospital's diagnostic department? Better get it checked out. The English dub of Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective begins streaming on Crunchyroll from Wednesday, January 22 with the below cast and crew for Episode 1! Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective English Dub Cast Takao voiced by Jaclyn Thomas Yu voiced by Gerard Caster Mai voiced by Katie Wetch Owashi voiced by Jason Douglas Sakurai voiced by Ben Bryant Naruse voiced by David Matranga Momoka voiced by Whitney Rodgers Momoka's Son voiced by Amanda Gael Announcer voiced by Julie Shields Paramedics voiced by Brad Kurtz, Dylan Thompson Patient voiced by James Larabee Nurses voiced by Erin Kelly Noble, Hollis Beck Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective English Dub Crew Voice Director: Jeremy Inman Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Clayton Browning Mixer: William Dewell Engineer: Ian Emerson Related: Crunchyroll Winter 2025 Dubs Include Solo Leveling Season 2 and More...

Hulu accidentally confirmed that Dragon Ball Daima will conclude with episode 20, a detail that was briefly revealed in the streaming service’s February 2025 schedule.

However, they immediately removed the anime from the list.

While the episode count is now yet to be officially confirmed, the accidental leak suggests that the series finale is listed to air on Feb 28, 2025.

This unexpected reveal marked the first confirmation of the episode count for Dragon Ball Daima, settling long-standing speculations about it.

Dragon Ball Daima started airing on Oct 11, 2024.

The anime is streamed on Crunchyroll in the United States, Canada, Latin America (including Brazil), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Southeast Asia regions, and on Netflix globally.

This marks the return of the Dragon Ball franchise to television for the first time in six years, following the conclusion of Dragon Ball Super in March 2018.

Notably, this is the first time in the history...

With its whimsical characters, nonsensical logic, and complex allegories, Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland novel has inspired countless adaptations across various media. However, none have shaped popular perception as significantly as Disney’s 1951 animated film. The colorful, neat, and thoroughly Disney-fied version of Wonderland remains popular, although it differs greatly from Carroll’s original vision.

A still from Alice in Wonderland -Dive in Wonderland- teaser | Credit: P.A. Works

However, now this time, Japanese animation studio P.A. Works is set to adapt the beloved story into an anime film titled Alice in Wonderland -Dive in Wonderland-, premiering on August 29, 2025. With this news, fans are definitely excited, but with one crucial condition: they want this adaptation to stay true to Carroll’s novel, not follow the path forged by Disney and its many successors.

P.A. Works’ opportunity: Reclaiming Wonderland’s whimsy and depth

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Japanese anime studio P.A. Works is set to release Japan’s first anime film adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s timeless children’s novel, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Titled Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- (With Alice in Wonderland -Dive in Wonderland-), the movie will debut in Japanese theaters on August 29, 2025.

This reimagining takes a fresh approach, centering on Rise, a modern-day girl voiced by Nanoka Hara, known for her roles in Suzume and Oshi no Ko. Rise finds herself mysteriously transported to Wonderland, where she meets Alice, played by 10-year-old Maika Pugh. Pugh expressed her excitement about the role, calling it a dream come true.

The film is directed by Toshiya Shinohara, recognized for his work on Black Butler and A Lull in the Sea. The screenplay is penned by Yuko Kakihara, whose credits include The Apothecary Diaries and Blue Box. P.A. Works, renowned for its visually stunning productions,...

A new anime feature film titled Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- will open in Japan on August 29, 2025, with P.A. Works will handle the anime production. This is the first theatrical anime movie in Japan inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , originally published in 1865. The film's official website and X (formerly Twitter) opened today, releasing a super teaser trailer and visual. Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- Super Teaser Trailer Super teaser visual The main character of the film is Rise, a girl living in the present day. The story begins when Rise wanders into Wonderland and meets Alice. Actor Nanoka Hara (Suzume Iwato in Suzume ) is cast as Rise, while Maika Pugh (Platelet in the Cells at Work! live-action film) voices Alice. Toshiya Shinohara ( The aquatope on white sand ) serves as director on a screenplay by Yuko Kakihara...

Lewis Carroll's iconic Alice in Wonderland, first released in 1865 as a children's novel, has received a surprise return in the form of an anime movie later, with the film's debut trailer already announced alongside a summer 2025 release date.

Via Oricon, the first-ever anime film adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, titled Alice in Wonderland: Dive in Wonderland," was announced and will premiere nationwide on Aug. 29, 2025. Nanoka Hara will voice the protagonist, Rise (romanization pending), and Maika Pugh will voice Alice. Readers can check out the first visual, trailer, comments and staff information below.

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Alice in Wonderland's First-Ever Official Anime Movie Reveals Debut Trailer

The anime film Alice in Wonderland: Dive in Wonderland will...

Lewis Carroll's beloved children's novel, Alice in Wonderland, is set to join the world of Japanese anime. The first-ever anime adaptation of the classic tale, titled Alice in Wonderland -Dive in Wonderland-, has been officially announced, much to the delight of fans worldwide. Scheduled to premiere on August 29, 2025, this ambitious project is being led by acclaimed director Toshiya Shinohara, with the script penned by renowned writer Yuko Kakihara. Studio P.A. Works, known for its stunning animation, will bring this re-imagining of Wonderland to life in breathtaking detail.

According to @SugoiLITE on X, this anime adaptation of Alice in Wonderland promises to combine Lewis Carroll’s whimsical and surreal world with the unique storytelling and artistic flair that anime is celebrated for. While maintaining the heart of the original story, Dive in Wonderland aims to bring a fresh perspective on Alice's adventures. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see how...

It’s time to step back into the classical palace intrigue as The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 premieres later this week! You can catch the season premiere of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 on January 10 at 9:15 a.m. Pt right here on Crunchyroll. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Sub Release Date and Time: January 10 at 9:15 a.m. Pt Where will it be available: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis Series synopsis: When a favored concubine becomes pregnant, Maomao is put to the test as her food taster. She must keep her wits sharp, not only to protect the concubine but also against rising dangers in the palace. A new concubine with powerful ties, an unsolved attempt at Jinshi’s life, and a foreign envoy with impossible demands hint at a grand conspiracy poised to engulf the empire. The original Apothecary Diaries light novels are written by Natsu Hyuuga,...

Japanese rock band Macaroni Empitsu released their latest digital single song "Saraba" ("If So") on January 3, 2025, and also posted the song's music video on their official YouTube channel . The song is now featured as the opening theme for the TV anime Blue Box 's ongoing second cour. Macaroni Empitsu "Saraba" Music Video The music video is directed by Motherfucko , known for her Mv works for popular J-pop artists such as Daichi Miura, Generation from Exile Tribe, CreepHyp, and Scandal. She said on the band's official website about this music video: "I created a story with two time lines: the members in their student days and the members who have grown older. I hope you enjoy the sad love story of their student days and the cool performance scenes. Please take a look at the many wonderful photos of their memories." "Saraba" digital jacket featuring actor Akari Takaishi Macaroni Empitsu artist...

After the broadcast of the latest 13th episode of the Blue Box TV anime in Japan last night, Telecom Animation Film's official YouTube channel started streaming the creditless opening and ending videos for the anime's second cour. Blue Box Cour 2 Creditless Opening Video Blue Box Cour 2 Creditless Ending Video The new opening theme song "Saraba" ("If So") is performed by the four-member Japanese rock band Macaroni Empitsu . As their fourth anime theme song work, "Saraba" digitally released on January 3, 2025. Macaroni Empitsu artist photo The new ending theme song "Contrast" is sung by singer-songwriter Tomoo . This is her first anime theme song work. "Contrast" will be available digitally on January 8. Tomoo artist photo Related: Blue Box Anime Previews New Theme Songs in Cour 2 Trailer Based on the manga by Koji Miura, Yuichiro Yano ( Lupin The 3rd Part 5 ) directs the Blue Box anime at studio Telecom Animation Film, with series composition...

Medical mystery anime Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective is here with an early positive diagnosis, premiering its first two episodes on Crunchyroll today and unveiling creditless versions of its opening and ending song sequences, which feature "Scope" by Aimer ( Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf OP2) and "will be fine feat. Anly" by Gospellers, respectively. Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Opening Video Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Ending Video Related: Crunchyroll Winter 2025 Anime Season Lineup Announced! Based on the novels by Mikito Chinen and Noizi Ito, Kazuya Iwata ( 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy ) directs Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective at studio project No.9, with series composition by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Yuka Takashina ( Plunderer ) and music by fox capture plan ( Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai ). Crunchyroll describes the story: Ten’ikai General Hospital’s Supervisory...

As the currently-airing anime adaptation approaches its halfway point, the Blue Box Jump Festa 2025 stage event today released a brand-new trailer, key visual, theme song details and more cast for the sports rom-com series' second cour. The anime's broadcast resumes on January 2, 2025. Macaroni Empitsu ( Oblivion Battery ending theme song) performs "Saraba" for the next opening song and Tomoo performs "Contrast" for the next ending song, both of which are previewed in the trailer below, while the visual's tagline reads, "The one I like is—." Blue Box Cour 2 Trailer Blue Box Cour 2 Key Visual Kana Ichinose (Fern in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) joins the cast as Ayame Moriya. Ayame Moriya character design Related: Blue Box Anime Plays It by Ear in Creditless Opening, Ending Song Videos Based on the manga by Koji Miura, Yuichiro Yano ( Lupin The 3rd Part 5 ) directs the Blue Box anime at studio Telecom Animation Film, with series...

Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax may be out in cinemas as we speak, but new announcements keep coming for the CG film! Today, it was revealed that series creator Tomoki Misato appeared briefly in the film in the role of DJ Molcar's driver. Check out some behind-the-scenes footage of Misato recording his epic lines... which consist mainly of frustrated noises: Related: Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax Brings Chappy the Cat to the Big Screen Additionally, Misato will be appearing alongside director Mankyu at a fan event on December 22. The event, set to be held at Toho Cinemas Ikebukuro in Tokyo, will serve as both a stage greeting and teaching event. A similar event was held earlier this month with appearances from Mankyu and composer Harumi-chan. Related: Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax Announces Sequel on Premiere Day The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague anime director Mankyu...

On December 15, voice actor Ayane Sakura started streaming a web radio program "Daily Ayane Sakura - 100 Days to Become the Genius Takao Ameku" on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Amazon Music . This show is to promote the upcoming winter 2025 TV anime Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective , in which she is cast as the protagonist character, Takao Ameku. As its title suggests, the show is scheduled to run for 100 consecutive days. The anime's protagonist, Takao Ameku has two sides to her: a genius with a clear mind, superhuman memory, concentration, and analytical ability, and a weirdo who has difficulty communicating with others. In order to get as close as possible to her role, which is not a simple one, Sakura will be actively preparing in a variety of environments, including the studio, on location, and at home. You can submit your thoughts on the program and ideas for creating the role using...

Dragon Ball Daima episode 9 closed out with the appearance of Majin Kuu, and now the character's voice cast member has been revealed as Tomokazu Seki (Archer in Fate/Zero ). You can see the character's design along with Seki's message in the image from the official website above. Here's what the actor had to say about the role: "I always aspired to be in "Dragon Ball" since before I even became a voice actor. Once I pictured my dream, I participated in a few auditions, but ended up with a history of failures. I finally passed an audition, which felt like, "At long last, I got a part! I finally passed!" My character is shrouded in mystery. I hope everyone looks forward to seeing me in action!" Related: Dragon Ball Daima English Dub Premieres on Crunchyroll Starting January 10 Dragon Ball  series creator Akira Toriyama worked on the original story and...

Starting out as a 2021 manga series, Blue Box has become a slice-of-life romance hit. It's no wonder that, three years after its debut, the series has finally received an anime adaptation. This cements the sports-oriented story as a modern classic, especially for international audiences. Now, the anime adaptation is nearly halfway into the run of its first season, causing many to want to know where they can watch it.

Streaming the new anime series Blue Box is a lot easier than most might imagine, but it's notably missing from one streaming platform in particular. It's now set to air its 10th episode, allowing viewers to quickly catch up with its story. Likewise, it will likely end its first season at one point in particular, meaning that newfound fans can also "skip ahead" to read more of the story in the form of its source material.

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The brand-new edition of Goku’s grand adventure continues as the English dub of Dragon Ball Daima premieres next month! Starting Friday, January 10, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Pt , fans in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa can watch the English dub of Dragon Ball Daima on Crunchyroll. The English dub cast and staff include: Dragon Ball Daima English Dub Cast Goku voiced by Sean Schemmel Supreme Kai voiced by Kent Williams Vegeta, Yamcha and Shenron voiced by Christopher R. Sabat Bulma voiced by Monica Rial Krillin voiced by Sonny Strait Goten and Gotenks voiced by Kara Edwards Trunks and Gotenks voiced by Alexis Tipton Dende voiced by Justin Cook Kibito voiced by Chuck Huber Majin Buu voiced by Josh Martin Babidi voiced by Duncan Brannan Goku (Mini) voiced by Stephanie Nadolny Supreme Kai (Mini) voiced by Nia Celeste Vegeta (Mini) voiced by Paul Castro Jr. Bulma...

Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax is full of familiar faces and voices—from its celebrity cast to its recurring iconic characters. With the film now in cinemas in Japan, we now know of another surprise guest appearance: Chappy the Cat. Chappy is a cat belonging to Abbey's driver, first appearing in the episode "Cat Rescue Operation." While the Molcars want to help Chappy, whose owner forgot him inside Abbey, they're all also a bit afraid of him. Unfortunately for the Molcars, Chappy is present in the film—both in live action and as a CG model. Behind-the-scenes photos show Chappy hard at work in front of a green screen: Related: Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax Announces Sequel on Premiere Day In related news, director Mankyu and pianist Harumi-chan (who worked on the film's theme song "Pui! Pui! Max!") will appear at a teaching event at Toho Cinemas...

A brand-new trailer and key visual released for the Ameku M.D. Doctor Detective anime today revealed that the medical mystery series will air on Japanese television from January 1, 2025 at 24:00 Jst (effectively January 2 at 0:00). Crunchyroll will simulcast the anime as it airs. The trailer also highlights the series' opening and ending songs, "Scope" by Aimer ( Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf OP2) and "will be fine feat. Anly" by Gospellers, respectively. Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Trailer #2 Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Key Visual Related: Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective TV Anime Streams on Crunchyroll in January 2025 Based on the novels by Mikito Chinen and Noizi Ito, Kazuya Iwata ( 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy ) directs Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective at studio project No.9, with series composition by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries...

Today marks the premiere of the CG-animated film Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax in Japan. And already, the filmmakers have announced that a sequel is in the works! Based on Tomoki Misato's stop-motion series, the CG film brings together a variety of talented voice actors to bring life to both the tiny human drivers of the Molcars and their new AI Molcar competition. The announcement was made today on the series's official X (formerly Twitter) account, along with a group shot of the film's many wheeled guinea pig heroes: Related: Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax Releases Theme Song with Guinea Pig Vocals More news will be forthcoming as production continues. For now, we're just happy to know that the Molcars and their world will live on in feature film form! The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague anime director Mankyu directs Pui Pui Molcar the Movie:...

Every good film needs a great theme song, and the upcoming Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax is no exception. Today, you can sample the film's theme song, featuring the dulcet tones of its cavy-car stars. The song is titled "Pui! Pui! Max!" and is credited to the vocalists Tsumugi and Ito with Molcars. The tune was composed and performed by pianist Haramichan, who has gained fame for her music on her YouTube channel . Musician and DJ Shinichi Osawa arranged the beats for the track. Check out the new video showcasing the track: Related: Pui Pui Molcar Anime Releases Duo of Heated Stuffed Toys The track will be available online starting November 29—the day the film premieres: Related: Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax Adds Two More Voice Actors to Cast The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague anime director Mankyu will be directing Pui Pui Molcar the Movie:...

The upcoming Pui Pui Molcar film has been loading its cast list with famous names, and today we get two big additions! Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax has added a voice for its newly-introduced AI Molcars, as well as another human character. Joining the cast as Kanon, the prototype AI Molcar, is Ayumu Murase (Tsubasa/Cure Wing in Soaring Sky! Precure ). Meanwhile, Akari Kito (Nezuko Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) will appear as Otohime-sama, who oversees the tourist attraction Ryugu-jo. Ayumu Murase as Kanon Akari Kito as Otohime-sama Related: Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax Recruits Yukari Tamura as Powered-Up Magical Girl Morumi The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague anime director Mankyu will be directing Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax at Toho Next with a script by Yuko Kakihara ( Urusei Yatsura 2022) and supervision from original creator Tomoki Misato. The film is set to...

The official series accounts for the ongoing Blue Blox TV anime, based on Kouji Miura's Shonen JUmp manga of the same name announced two additional members to the cast today. The new cast members include: Shota Hyodo voiced by Yuki Ono (Josuke Higashikata in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure ) Shota Hyodo character art Shuji Yusa voiced by Kensho Ono (Giorno Giovanna in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure ) Shuji Yusa character art Related: Blue Box Anime Plays It by Ear in Creditless Opening, Ending Song Videos Shueisha serializes the original Blue Box manga by Kouji Miura in their Weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine since April 2021 with 17 volumes released in Japan to date. Viz Media also publishes an English language version. Yuichiro Yano directs the anime adaptation at Telecom Animation Film. Yuko Kakihara provides the series composition and Miho Tanino provides the character designs. The series is currently broadcasting for two consecutive cours in Japan,...

Crunchyroll has launched the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs of Dragon Ball Daima for Indian fans, making India the first country to receive localized versions of the anime.

The dubs will be available to stream on the platform weekly starting Nov 9, 2024.

In a statement, Crunchyroll expressed excitement over this milestone, highlighting its commitment to delivering an exceptional anime experience for fans in India.

The anime streaming platform also hinted at additional international releases and announcements in the coming months.

“The release in India underscores Crunchyroll’s commitment to providing an exceptional anime experience by offering localized content for its diverse global audience. India will be the first region to receive these dubs, with more exciting announcements to come from Crunchyroll in other territories in the future.“

Dragon Ball Daima started airing on Oct 11, 2024.

Dragon Ball Daima is streamed on Crunchyroll in the United States, Canada, Latin America (including Brazil), Australia,...

Long-time fans of stop-motion anime Pui Pui Molcar will recall Magical Girl Morumi: the guinea pig-themed anime character who appeared as molcar art in episode 10 of the series. In the tradition of all great magical girls, she's getting a feature film power up! Great Magic Angel Morumi will make her debut in Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax , with a suitably elevated character design: Related: Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax Gets Fast and Furious in Latest Teaser Trailer Voice actress Yukari Tamura will provide the voice of Morumi for the film. Tamura has a long history of bringing anime magical girls to life, having voiced Nanoha Takamachi in the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha franchise and Cure Amour in 2018's Hugtto! Precure . The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague anime director Mankyu will be directing Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax at Toho Next with a script by Yuko Kakihara...

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

Tohru Furuya, the long-time voice actor for Yamcha in the Dragon Ball series, has been replaced following a scandal that surfaced earlier this year.

According to an official statement from the Dragon Ball Daima website, Ryota Suzuki will take over the role of Yamcha, starting with the first episode of the new series, set to air on Oct 11, 2024.

Although the website didn’t specify the reason for Furuya’s replacement, it comes in the wake of a controversial interview published by Shukan Bunshun, a Japanese weekly magazine, that exposed his involvement in a long-term extramarital affair with a fan.

The scandal escalated further with allegations of assault and coerced abortion, both of which were revealed by the fan during the interview. According to the interview, the fan came forward to ensure Furuya would not harm others in the same way.

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Featuring "Same Blue" by Official Hige DANdism ( Spy x Family Op) and "Teenage Blue" by Eve ( Jujutsu Kaisen Op), respectively, creditless versions of the Blue Box anime's opening and ending song sequences are now available to watch below. Blue Box Opening Video Blue Box Ending Video Related: Dan Da Dan Anime Gets the Ball Rolling with Nutty Opening, Ending Song Videos Based on the manga by Koji Miura, Yuichiro Yano ( Lupin The 3rd Part 5 ) directs the Blue Box anime at studio Telecom Animation Film, with series composition by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Miho Tanino ( Tower of God ) and music by Takashi Omama ( Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ). Viz Media publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: Taiki admires Chinatsu from afar, but he doubts that she sees him in the same way. Yet somehow, he musters up the courage...

This November, Pui Pui Molcar is going where no guinea pig has gone before: to the moon! Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax just released a new trailer, featuring more information about the film's story and more clips of just how far the Molcars will go for a friend. The film introduces new AI Molcars, produced by tech company Many Many AIs. These high-tech alternatives to standard Molcars do not require carrots to run. We also see more of both the human characters in the film: the CEO of Many Many AIs (voiced by Masaki Aiba) and the owner of Wild Heart Carrot Farm (voiced by Akio Ohtsuka): Related: Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax Gets Fast and Furious in Latest Teaser Trailer As previously announced , The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague anime director Mankyu will be directing Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax at Toho Next...

Blue Box , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy / sports manga of the same name, has confirmed that its upcoming Japanese broadcast will run for two consecutive cours. The series kicks off in Japan on October 3, 2024, and it will also stream on Netflix. Shueisha serializes the original Blue Box manga by Kouji Miura in their Weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine. Viz Media also publishes an English language version. Yuichiro Yano directs the anime adaptation at Telecom Animation Film. Yuko Kakihara provides the series composition and Miho Tanino provides the character designs. Related: Blue Box TV Anime Reveals Three New Cast Additions Tms Entertainment describes Blue Box : Do these sports-crossed lovers have a chance? Taiki Inomata loves badminton, but he has a long way to go before he can reach nationals. When Taiki sees upperclassman Chinatsu Kano practicing her heart out on the girls’ basketball team, he falls for her hard.

The official X account of Toei Animation announced on Sep 24, 2024, that the Dragon Ball Daima anime series will make its English dub debut in U.S. theaters this November.

The premiere will feature the first three episodes, with screenings scheduled across the country from Nov 10 to 12, 2024.

Alongside the announcement, Toei Animation also released the first-ever English dub trailer of the anime.

Welcome to the Demon Realm.