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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.

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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 anime adaptation of Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō, based on Moto’o Nakanishi’s novel series, will begin airing on March 31. It will feature an ending song titled ‘Sen-ya Ichi-ya feat. Izumi Nakasone (Hy)’ by Hilcrhyme. The premiere will be a one-hour special airing on Tokyo Mx at 9:30 p.m. Jst, followed by Bs Fuji on April 1 at midnight Jst, and Mbs on April 1 at 1:30 a.m. Jst.

After the first episode, the series will move to a regular timeslot, starting on April 7 on Tokyo Mx and April 8 on Mbs and Bs Fuji. The anime will run for two consecutive cours.

Originally, the anime was set to debut in July 2024 but was delayed due to production issues. Taku Yashiro voices the lead character Jinta, with Reina Ueda as Suzune and Saori Hayami as Shirayuki.

The show is being directed by Kazuya Aiura, with Deko Akao handling...

The official website and accounts for With You and the Rain today revealed the upcoming slice-of-life anime's main cast and production staff, along with a snowy key visual and a planned July 2025 broadcast debut. With You and the Rain Key Visual (Winter ver.) The With You and the Rain anime's confirmed cast is as follows: Fuji voiced by Saori Hayami (Yor in Spy X Family ) Mimi voiced by Yuna Kamakura Ren voiced by Satomi Sato (Wendy in Fairy Tail ) Krause Ella Kii voiced by Yuzu Yumoto Related: With You and the Rain Anime Announced for 2025 Based on the manga by Ko Nikaido, Tomohiro Tsukimisato directs With You and the Rain at studio Lesprit, with series composition by Toko Machida ( Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan ) and character designs by Ayano Owada ( Bikkurimen ). The With You and the Rain manga has been serialized in Weekly Young Magazine since August 2020 and currently spans seven collected volumes,...

The classic anime The Rose of Versailles returns at the end of this month! The new film adaptation of Riyoko Ikeda's historical drama is scheduled to release in cinemas in Japan on January 31. Today, a new trailer has been released, focusing on Oscar François de Jarjayes, along with seven new cast members. Check out the trailer, featuring major moments from Lady Oscar's life as seen in the upcoming film: The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Trailer Related: The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Welcomes Three New Cast Members New cast additions, pictured above, include: Top row, left to right: Madame Noailles voiced by Fumi Hirano (Lum in 1981's Urusei Yatsura ) Louis Xv voiced by Hochu Otsuka (Yazan Gable in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam ) Rosalie voiced by Saori Hayami (Shinobu Kocho in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Middle row, left to right: Colonel d'Agout voiced by Jin Yamanoi (King...

Anime has no shortage of incredibly iconic characters who get fans hyped and move loads of merchandise. Given the success these high-profile characters have brought to their creators, fans might be surprised to learn that their creators aren't always enamored with them. The biggest names behind fan-favorite anime and manga series all have wildly different relationships to their most popular creations.

While some anime and manga creators absolutely love the characters they've crafted, others delight in revealing that some of their most popular characters are the ones they hate the most. Sometimes this is evident in the stories themselves, with the creator finding excuses to keep fan favorites out of the limelight. Still, regardless of how their creators feel, the icons of anime and manga always find a way to weasel themselves back to the forefront of their story and of fan attention.

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The girls of Witchy Precure! return next month, but they aren't alone! Today, a mysterious new character joins the cast. Voice actor Toshiyuki Toyonaga will be playing the role of Airu (spelling not yet confirmed), a mysterious new character who appears in the first episode. Anime fans may recognize Toyonaga for his many famous roles, including Yuri Katsuki in Yuri!!! on Ice and Popp in Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai . Related: Witchy Precure! TV Anime Sequel Releases Trailer Featuring Opening Song Related: Witchy Precure! TV Anime Sequel Shares New Poster Visual Maho Tsukai Precure!! ~ Mirai Days~ is set to premiere on ABC TV/TV Asahi networks' midnight programming block "ANiMAZiNG!!!" on January 11, 2025, at 26:00 (Jst). All of the four main voice cast members from the original series will reprise their roles. Saori Hayami will also play the role of Hisui, the mysterious girl who appears in the trailer. The...

It's no understatement to say that women are the backbone of anime, naturally making fans try to rank the greatest female anime characters. While male anime protagonists are still generally the norm, anime still offers a wealth of interesting female characters that can't help but steal the show. From strong leading ladies to heart-wrenching love interests, no matter the plot or genre of the anime, female anime characters have captured the hearts of fans.

Though stereotypes might reduce women in anime to one-dimensional love interests, the truth is that women in anime are just as diverse as their male counterparts. Though shojo anime is always a great source of female characters, even shonen anime has its share of interesting women. Great female characters can be found in every genre of anime, making ranking the best difficult. In a way, the best female anime characters can almost be considered a reflection...

Nissin Foods' official YouTube channel is now streaming a new anime commercial for its Donbei Kitsune Udon brand. The newest clip is inspired by the famous "I don't understand!" scene from the seventh episode of the When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace TV anime. In the original episode, one of the heroines, Hatoko Kushikawa, takes out her long-suffering frustrations on the protagonist, Jurai Ando, in a two-minute long dialogue. In this commercial, Hatoko's frustration finally explodes when Jurai accepts to eat only the standard Donbei products, despite the fact that the brand has a variety of flavors. The two original anime voice cast members — Saori Hayami and Nobuhiko Okamoto —reprise their roles as Hatoko and Jurai, respectively. The original "I don't understand!" scene is available on Crunchyroll's official YouTube channel . Related: Feature: Cruising the Crunchy-Catalog: "When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace" The TV anime adaptation of Kota Nozomi's supernatural romantic...

The official website for Maho Tsukai Precure!! ~ Mirai Days~ , the upcoming sequel to the 13th Precure TV series Witchy Precure! (known as Maho Tsukai Precure! / Maho Girls Precure! in Japan), began streaming a trailer featuring the opening theme song "Dokkin♢Mahou Tsukai PreCure!! Part 3 ~Mirai Days," performed by Rie Kitagawa . Kitagawa sang the original TV series' opening theme song in two versions — "Dokkin♢Mahou Tsukai PreCure!" for the first half of the series and "Dokkin♢Mahou Tsukai PreCure! Part 2" for the second half. "Part 3 ~Mirai Days" is a newly updated version of the song. Additionally, the ending theme song "Kisekira Link" will be sung by Cure Miracle (voiced by Rie Takahashi ), Cure Magical (voiced by Yui Horie ) and Cure Felice (voiced by Saori Hayami ). Maho Tsukai Precure!! ~ Mirai Days~ Trailer The synopsis written on the YouTube video description reads: Mirai and her friends, who miraculously reunited after several years, begin...

Anime speeches can be some of the most exciting moments in the entire series. They usually feature a single character speaking to dozens, if not hundreds, of other characters at once, rallying their friends into a moment of pure bravery. Some speeches are much smaller in scale, but leave just as big of an impact on the people who heard them. No matter the nature of the speech, a character going on a several minute tirade to explain their ideals is always fun to watch.

Great anime speeches vary in their purpose. Some are used to encourage troops, others are to reveal hidden truths, but they're all incredibly meaningful. Speeches like Tanya's from Tanya the Evil highlight just how insanely committed their characters are to their cause. Speeches like Erwin Smith's from Attack on Titan also show a brave level of commitment, and are so unreasonably exciting, fans can't...

Strong characters are a dime a dozen in the world of anime, which is why it's so impressive when characters are able to compete with near-demi gods sheerly thanks to their intellect. While a lot of shows are about a strong character, or a character getting strong, smart characters have their own place among anime's elite. Characters like Shikamaru from Naruto are so smart, that they're able to overcome the biggest problems by simply using their brain. Other characters like Ayanokoji from Classroom of the Elite still use their intelligence, albeit for less noble means.

Intelligent characters in anime are always hard to understand. They're thinking a few steps ahead of everyone in their own series, and the viewer as well. It takes a lot of skill to write a character so smart that they're in a league of their own. Whenever an anime series does feature an extra-smart character,...

Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most popular anime series in the world.

The manga series from Gege Akutami, published in Weekly Shonen Jump, was adapted into a hit anime series from Studio Mappa, spawning two seasons and a prequel movie, Jujutsu Kaisen 0.

From Crunchyroll: “Follow young Yuji Itadori in this dark supernatural action series as he begins training in the dangerous arts of jujutsu sorcery and explores the violent world of curses!”

Of course, fans are eagerly awaiting any news about the series.

Keep reading to find out more…

Season 3 is officially on the way, but there’s on release date set.

The show was officially renewed for a third season following the end of Season 2, which aired from July to December of 2023. Season 3 will adapt the manga’s Culling Games arc (chapters 159-221), via Games Radar.

The gap between Seasons 1 and 2 was around two years, meaning we’d...

KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! is the funniest isekai series of all time. It features one of the most frustratingly lovable cast of characters, a world filled with mystery, and some of the best writing in anime, all genres included. When Satou Kazuma is transported to his new world, he's allowed to bring any one thing with him. When the Goddess Aqua laughs at him during this process, he decides to take her instead, creating a hilarious dynamic within the first episode.

To be a great show like KonoSuba, an isekai series needs to have some element of humor. It also needs to have good animation, and at least decent writing. While no show can truly compare with KonoSuba's outrageous humor, some can get close. Still, there are plenty of isekai series out there that are great for anyone who loves watching Kazuma, Darkness, Aqua, and Megumin bumble their way to success.

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.

No release date has been confirmed yet. However, an official trailer for Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle was released on June 30!

As Games Radar notes,...

Overlord is a popular isekai series that marries brutality and humor to create a hilarious show that's not afraid of exploring darker themes. The star at the center of the series is Ainz Ooal Gown. He's left alone in the video game Yggdrasil, but before he was trapped, he was one of the strongest characters in the game. Now he's alone with only his NPCs to keep him company. After discovering his new situation, he set out to dominate the entire world in the hopes that he could find another person like him.

To be a good Overlord isekai comparison, a show doesn't need to be as dark and funny as Overlord, but it certainly doesn't hurt. The best shows like Overlord will have smart companions to guide the main character, an interesting world filled with the promise of adventure, and a broken protagonist with powers so absurd, they stand...

The official website for Maho Tsukai Precure!! ~ Mirai Days~ , the upcoming sequel to the 13th Precure TV series Witchy Precure! (known as Maho Tsukai Precure! / Maho Girls Precure! in Japan), released a new poster visual featuring the returning four main characters — Cure Miracle, Cure Magical, Cure Felice and Mofurun. Poster visual Maho Tsukai Precure!! ~ Mirai Days~ is set to premiere on ABC TV/TV Asahi networks' midnight programming block "ANiMAZiNG!!!" on January 11, 2025, at 26:00 (Jst). Ahead of the TV premiere, a part of the first episode will be screened at a special event to be held at the Shinjuku Wald 9 Theater in Tokyo on December 7, 2024, as well as the original TV anime's final 50th episode. The four original main voice cast members — Rie Takahashi (Mirai Asahina / Cure Miracle), Yui Horie (Riko Izayoi / Cure Magical), Saori Hayami (Ha-chan / Kotoha Hanami / Cure Felice), Ayaka Saito (Mofurun) — and the theme song singer Rie Kitagawa...

"Gamera: Rebirth" is a new 6-episode, animated miniseries directed by Hiroyuki Seshita, featuring 'Gamera' fighting five 'kaiju', starring Hisako Kanemoto, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Aki Toyosaki, Subaru Kimura, Mamoru Miyano and Saori Hayami, now streaming on Netflix:

"...in the summer of 1989, 'Bo', 'Joe' and 'Junichi' were in the 6th grade and in their last summer vacation as elementary school students. Each of them has vague fears about the future. 

"Then 'Brody', the son of the commander of forces in Japan, confronts them. Brody steals cash the three of them had saved. Angered, Bo and his friends devise a plan to get their money back. 

"Just as they are about to execute their plan, the town is hit by a crisis. The monster 'Gyaos' suddenly attacks Tokyo. The four boys are trapped in a town reduced to ruins by Gyaos. As Gyaos sets its sights on them, a giant monster appears.

One-man-army moments in anime can capture the feeling of a single character being strong enough to take on legions of foes. While there are plenty of powerful people in anime, only a select few have the bloodlust, skill, and otherworldly abilities needed to single-handedly destroy all of their enemies. To be a one-man army, a character can't have any allies to help them. Usually, they become one-man-armies to defend their friends, or in some villain's cases, to go on the offensive.

Every one-man-army moment is a thrill to watch. They're jaw-dropping spectacles filled with great animation and usually end up being some of the best fights in anime. No matter if the one-man-army is fighting for good or for evil, their enemies should be worried. One-man-armies don't go down without a fight, and most times, they don't even go down with a fight either.

Tanya vs. Anson and His Troops...

Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World is a bleak isekai anime starring Natsuki Subaru. Subaru is transported to a new world, and like most isekai protagonists, he gets a new power. Unlike most other isekai protagonists, Subaru's power is brutal. Called Return by Death, Subaru's power works exactly as the name implies, as he's allowed to return to a predetermined point in time once he dies. It allows him to solve a lot of the mysteries within the series, but not without dying each time.

To be a good show like Re:Zero, a series doesn't even need to be an isekai. The biggest theme in Re:Zero is how bleak life can be, and thanks to Subaru's relentless determination, how to overcome that bleakness. The best shows that can be compared to Re:Zero have to involve a little bit of darkness, melancholy, and some existential dread at the same time.

The official website and X (formerly Twitter) account for the upcoming Sakamoto Days TV anime revealed three additional voice cast members today. Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) plays Nagumo, a member of the Order, a special force directly under Jaa (Japanese Association of Assassins) and a colleague from Sakamoto's hitman days. Taku Yashiro (Kakeru Juouin in King Of Prism ) plays Shishiba, a cool, collected, and rational person who is also a member of the Order. And Saori Hayami (Yor Forger in Spy x Family ) plays Osaragi, a newcomer who joined after Sakamoto left the Order. Visuals and short promotional videos of the three were released, alongside an additional character video of Taro Sakamoto voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki sakata in Gintama ). Nagumo character visual Shishiba character visual Osaragi character visual Taro Sakamoto character visual Additionally, the anime's official X account released a new...

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is one of the best isekai series of all time. It features one of the biggest and richest worlds in isekai, great, well-rounded characters, and an incredibly divisive main character in Rudeus Greyrat. The story of Mushoku Tensei spans Rudy's entire life, starting with his reincarnation into the new world as a baby and leaving no stone unturned. Rudeus begins the story as a baby, eventually goes to magic college, and even begins a family of his own. While not many other animes are like it, there are a few that could be considered worthy comparisons.

To be a good Mushoku Tensei comparison, a show doesn't need to be an isekai, but it doesn't hurt. The biggest qualities a series in common with Mushoku Tensei would have would be its thorough worldbuilding, a great cast of side characters, and a deep, meaningful story that doesn't leave...

Ahead of an October 3 debut on Japanese television, the official website and accounts for the 365 Days to the Wedding anime today unveiled a brand-new trailer and a key visual, the latter of which previews the office romance series' theme songs. HoneyWorks feat. HaKoniwalily ( Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Ed) performs "Kirakira" for the opening song and Gohobi ( Pseudo Harem Op) performs "Tsumari wa" for the ending song. Key Visual Three more cast members were also revealed, joining leads Kentaro Kumagai and Saori Hayami: Claudia voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin in Laid-Back Camp ) Nao Umiyama voiced by Fairouz Ai (Live in Mayonaka Punch ) Koichi Ohara voiced by Tessho Genda (Isao in Kaiju No. 8 ) Claudia Nao Umiyama Koichi Ohara Related: 365 Days to the Wedding Anime Debuts on October 3 Based on the manga by The World God Only Knows author Tamiki Wakaki, Hiroshi Ikehata ( Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You ) directs 365 Days to the Wedding...

Ahead of a January 2025 broadcast in Japan, the official website and accounts for the I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic anime today unveiled a brand-new key visual for the fantasy series. Key Visual Three additional cast members were also announced, joining Ayumu Murase (Liam), Tomokazu Sugita (Lardon), Asuna (Haruka Tomatsu) and Jodi (Saori Hayami): Scarlet voiced by Shizuka Ito Raymond voiced by Takehito Koyasu (Zeke in Attack on Titan ) Mysterious Girl voiced by Rie Kugimiya (Happy in Fairy Tail ) Scarlet Raymond Mysterious Girl Related: I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic Anime Debuts in January 2025 Based on the light novels by Nazuna Miki and Kabocha, Kenichi Ishikura ( Sakura Trick ) directs I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic at studios Marvy Jack and Studio Deen,...

The popular anime “Spy x Family” is set to release its very first feature film, “Spy x Family Code: White,” expanding the series’ universe while providing fans with an original plot that stands on its own outside of the show.

“Spy x Family Code: White” serves as director and storyboard artist Takashi Katagiri’s (“The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”) directorial debut, and it was produced by Wit Studio. The screenplay was written by Ichiro Okouchi (“Sing a Bit of Harmony”).

The film will be available to stream in select territories around the world in both Japanese with subtitles and dubbed in English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian and Castilian Spanish.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch.

When does “Spy x Family Code: White” come out?

“Spy x Family Code: White” will be available to stream on Crunchyroll Thursday, Sept.

Despite overseas fan preferences, there’s no doubt that Goku’s Japanese voice actress, Masaka Nozawa, is one of the biggest and most successful voice actors in the business.

She has been noted for the longest video game voice acting career and for being the voice actor who played the same character in a video game for the longest period, holding two Guinness World Records.

Goku’s Super Saiyan God form | Credits: Toei Animation

Nozawa-san is also the winner of the prestigious Kikuchi Kan Prize in 2023, an award that honors achievement in all aspects of Japanese literary culture.

So, she’s more than qualified to comment on the voice acting industry and its future. But from what she says, Nozawa-san isn’t really happy with it.

Masako Nozawa didn’t hesitate to criticize new voice actors Goku kills Frieza | Credits: Bandai Namco

In a recorded interview with fellow voice actress...

Kizumonogatari Koyomi Vamp brings intense action and deep storytelling. The film explores Koyomi's vampire origins and complex relationships. Fans can expect a deep dive into themes of humanity and morality.

The Monogatari series has been a huge success with audiences in Japan for its intricate storytelling, fan-favorite characters, and unique visuals. Known best for its philosophical tone, supernatural elements, and deep look into psychology, the franchise is commonly regarded as one of the best anime light novel adaptations. Now, the much-anticipated Kizumonogatari Koyomi Vamp film is set to come to the West, with Crunchyroll recently releasing an English-subtitled trailer.

The trailer perfectly shows the series' suspense and mysterious atmosphere, hinting at a dark and emotional story for the protagonist, Koyomi Araragi. The film, which is the latest installment in the Kizumonogatari arc, explores the origins of Koyomi's vampire transformation and his complex relationship with the vampire Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade.

Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen once again finds itself on the steep cliff of an immense fight between Ryomen Sukuna and Yuji Itadori. As fans are anticipating this clash, a strange absence has grabbed the attention of some readers. It is none other than the mystifying character, Uraume, Sukuna’s enigmatic associate, who seems to have disappeared from the spotlight.

Jujutsu Kaisen Openning 4 | Credit: Mappa Studio

The disappearance along with the unsettled battle between Uraume and Kinji Hakari has raised various theories among the Jujutsu Kaisen community. Could it be the mangaka’s intention to keep these threads in the shadows that may eventually aid as a final lifeline for Sukuna? Or is it because Itadori’s newly developed Domain Expansion threatens Sakuna and to balance it, Uraume’s role is significant for the grand scheme? Whatever it may be Akutami might keeping a surprise lock in store for this storyline.

Spy x Family is based on the popular manga series created by Tatsuya Endo. The series illustrates a spy called Twilight who builds a pseudo-family that needs to be a part of his undercover mission. The family includes Loid Forger codename Twilight, Yor Forger a skilled assassin as his wife, Anya Forger a telepath as his daughter, and a dog who can see glimpses of the future named Bond. This action comedy series revolves around the Forger family who try to infiltrate and investigate the vicious leader Donovan Desmond.

Spy x Family Season 2 Opening | Credit: Wit Studio

From the talented cast Saori Hayami, the voice behind the skilled assassin and a devoted wife Yor Forger, offers a quick look into her journey from reading the manga first time to the voice of the most fascinating character of the series. Her thoughts do not simply elucidate the appeal of Spy x Family...

Terminator Zero , an upcoming animated co-production based on the Terminator franchise, released a main trailer both English and Japanese dubs on Nuly 31. The Production I.G-produced series will stream worldwide on Netflix on August 29 (Judgement Day in the original Terminator films). Terminator Zero Main Trailer (English) The English voice cast members include: The Terminator voiced by Timothy Olyphant Malcolm Lee voiced by André Holland Eiko voiced by Sonoya Mizuno Kokoro voiced by Rosario Dawson Th Prophet voiced by Ann Dowd Terminator Zero Main Trailer (Japanese) The Japanese voice cast members include: The Terminator voiced by Yasuhiro Mamiya (Magma in Dr. Stone ) Malcolm voiced by Yuya Uchida (Aka in Wonder Egg Priority ) Eiko voiced by Toa Yukinari (Claudia Peer in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt ) Kokoro voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki (Chise Hatori in The Ancient Magus' Bride ) Misaki voiced by Saori Hayami (Maria Campbell in My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!...

We're a little over a month out from the premiere of Terminator Zero , which starts streaming via Netflix around the world on August 29, 2024. We've already learned about the English cast, so now it's time to turn our attention to the voice actors in the Japanese version. The Terminator Zero Japanese cast includes: Terminator voiced by Yasuhiro Mamiya (Magma in Dr. Stone ) Malcolm voiced by Yuya Uchida (Aka in Wonder Egg Priority ) Eiko voiced by Toa Yukinari (Claudia Peer in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt ) Kokoro voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki (Chise Hatori in The Ancient Magus' Bride ) Misaki voiced by Saori Hayami (Maria Campbell in My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! ) Kenta voiced by Hiro Shimono (Connie Springer in Attack on Titan ) Hiro voiced by Shizuka Ishigami (Hugo in The Duke of Death and His Maid ) Reika voiced by Miyuki Sato (Emperor Antoku in The Heike Story...

Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season is underway, and with a new season comes a catchy new opening song! Today, Aniplex Channel released a creditless version of the new opening sequence, set to "caramel ribbon cursetard" performed by Kana Hanazawa and Saori Hayami. Both the song itself and the animation are filled with references to seasons past. How many can you catch? Related: Monogatari Series Features Number Loving Sodachi in New Anime Character Trailer Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. The series began on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Crunchyroll streams the previous Monogatari TV anime series' multiple seasons as well as Off & Monster Season , describing...

Spy x Family partners with Japanese Football team and Adidas for an exclusive merchandise campaign. Fans can expect a range of merchandise, events, and campaigns blending anime and sports. The collaboration showcases anime's growing influence in mainstream media and cultural impact globally.

The beloved anime Spy x Family has announced an exciting new partnership with the National Japanese Football team and Adidas, creating a buzz among fans of both anime and sports. This unique and creative collaboration brings the worlds of espionage and athletics together in a way that has never been seen before.

According to Mantan Web and Shop TV Toyko, Spy x Family is set to take the field with the Japanese National Football team's newest merchandise campaign. Fans can look forward to a range of exclusive merchandise featuring their favorite Spy x Family characters in football gear. From jerseys and scarfs, to limited-edition collectibles, there will be something for everyone.

Care for a bit of musical theater? Featuring "Blouse" by Gohobi and "Ad-lib" by Saori Hayami as her character Rin Nanakura, respectively, creditless versions of the Pseudo Harem anime's opening and ending sequences are now available to watch below. Pseudo Harem Opening Video Pseudo Harem Ending Video Related: The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies Anime Conjures Creditless Opening, Ending Videos Based on the manga by Yu Saito, Toshihiro Kikuchi ( Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! ) directs Pseudo Harem at studio Nomad, with series composition by Yuko Kakihara ( Buddy Daddies ), character designs by Yoshihisa Sato ( Summer Time Rendering animation director) and music by Takeshi Watanabe ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and dscribes the story: Eiji Kitahama joins the drama club with dreams of having a harem like the ones from his favorite manga. Rin Nanakura, an underclassman, finds herself crushing hard on Eiji,...

The anime adaptation of Siu's hit Webtoon Tower of God is back with the long-awaited Tower of God Season 2 , and if you're ready for the climb we've got all the info you'll need to ascend. Check out our full guide below for everything from the release date and exact launch time to the characters and the voice cast behind them, staff, trailers, visuals and more! In this article: Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Tower of God Season 2 Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Tower of God Season 2 premieres on July 7, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis Related: Tower of God Season 2 Anime Releases New Trailer Featuring Opening Theme by NiziU Where Can I Watch Tower of...

Yotsugi is back from the (un)dead! Everyone's favorite corpse tsukumogami returns in the upcoming Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season , and a new trailer showcases both memorable moments from past seasons and a bit of what's to come. Have a look, and a listen, as Saori Hayami returns to the role: Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season Yotsugi Trailer Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. The series will begin on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Crunchyroll streams the previous Monogatari TV anime series' multiple seasons and will stream Off & Monster Season as it airs, describing the new series as such: Spring break, an interval of...

Crunchyroll announced that they have acquired the rights of the upcoming Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc movie trilogy in conjunction with Sony Pictures Entertainment.

The announcement coincided with the broadcast of the final episode of the Hashira Training arc on June 30, 2024.

The trilogy marks the final arc of the series, and will be distributed globally by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, with the exception of select Asian territories, including Japan.

“Demon Slayer has been a phenomenal franchise, and we at Crunchyroll are delighted to have been a part of it from the beginning. Crunchyroll is thrilled to be able to bring this trilogy of films to fans, on the big screen, and it promises to be one of the truly epic and consequential pop cultural events of our time when it hits theaters,” stated Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll.

The release date of the films are yet to be revealed.

Previewing opening song "caramel ribbon cursetard" by Kana Hanazawa and Saori Hayami, the latest trailer for Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season offers a delectable preview of the Nademonogatari arc and confirms that the Wazamonogatari and Shinobumonogatari storylines will follow in the much-anticipated continuation of the anime. The new series begins on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Related: Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season Anime Begins with Orokamonogatari in 2024 Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. Crunchyroll will simulcast the series and describes the story: Spring break, an interval of time between the second and third year of high school. Koyomi Araragi encounters a blood-chillingly beautiful woman. The iron-blooded,...

The previous episode of Hashira training arc marked the beginning of the final showdown that is about to take place between Muzan and the Demon Slayers. While his bold entry into the Ubuyashiki mansion might have stolen the headlines, the previous episode also delved into the past of the stronges Hashira – Gyomei Himejima.

With Tanjiro’s training being completed at the right time, he and the others will come together to face the biggest threat and also the final boss who is standing in front of them – Muzan Kibutsuji.

The final episode of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training arc is certainly going to live up to its hype, given how the plot has developed.

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Episode 8 Preview:

The official website of Demon Slayer revealed the plot and title of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training arc episode 8. It is as follows:

On a quiet night with the moon shining,...

I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic , an upcoming TV anime based on the series of fantasy light novels, has revealed a wealth of new information, including a new trailer and the main cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in January 2025. The main cast includes: Liam voiced by Ayumu Murase (Dali in Migi&Dali ) Liam character art Ladon voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Sasaki in Sasaki and Peeps ) Ladon character art Asuna voiced by Haruka Tomatsu (Mel in Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence ) Asuna character art Jodie voiced by Saori Hayami (Emma in Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- ) Jodie character art The original I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic light novels are written by Nazuna Miki, illustrated by Kabotya, and published in Japan by To Books. J-Novel Club also publishes an...

Crunchyroll announced on June 25, 2024, that they will start streaming the English dub of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc on the platform from June 30, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Pt, with episodes releasing weekly.

It was previously revealed that the ongoing season will end with episode number 8, and will be the shortest season in the anime series in terms of episode count.

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc started airing on May 12, 2024, with a one hour long special episode.

Cast includes:

Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira Kana Hanazawa as Mitsuri Kanroji Katsuyuki Konishi as Tengen Uzui Kengo Kawanishi as Muichiro Tokito Kenichi Suzumura as Obanai Iguro Nobuhiko Okamoto as Genya Shinazugawa Saori Hayami as Shinobu Kocho Takahiro Sakurai as Giyu Tomioka Tomokazu Seki as Sanemi Shinazugawa Tomokazu Sugita as Gyomei Himejima Makoto Furukawa as Goto

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The official accounts for the Tower of God anime series today released a new trailer for its upcoming second season featuring the opening theme song "Rise Up" performed by nine-member Japanese girl group NiziU . The group also perform the anime's new ending theme song, "Believe." NiziU made their major debut in December 2020 and previously provided the theme song for the 2023 anime film Doraemon: Nobita's Sky Utopia . "Rise Up" is their first theme song work for a TV anime series. Both "Rise Up " and "Believe" will be included in NiziU's first EP "Rise Up" to release in Japan on July 24, 2024. Tower of God Season 2 New Opening Song Trailer "Rise Up" limited edition A CD jacket Limited edition B CD jacket Original edition CD jacket Limited production CD jacket Related: Tower of God Season 2 Anime Premieres July 7 The previously announced staff and cast include: Chief Director : Kazuyoshi Takeuchi Director : Akira...

Tower of God Season 2 Cast: All New and Returning Characters in the Much-Awaited Sequel - Main Image

The cast of Tower of God season 2 is ready to continue Bam's story as he seeks to ascend the tower to reunite with Rachel and fulfill his desires.

With a blend of returning favorites and interesting new characters, the stakes are higher, and the tower's mysteries are deeper than ever.

All Tower of God Season 2 Returning Cast and Characters

Tower of God season 2 brings back fan-favorite characters and their voice actors.

From Bam’s voice actor to Rachel’s voice actress, here are all the returning cast and characters of Tower of God season 2:

Saori Hayami (Falin in Delicious in Dungeon) as RachelTaichi Ichikawa (Reito Mizuhara in World’s End Harem) as BamNobuhiko Okamoto (Liebe in Black Clover) as Khun Aguero Agnes

Most of the cast from Tower of God's first season...

The official website of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc anime announced on June 16, 2024 that the ongoing season will end with episode number 8.

While this will be the shortest season in the anime series in terms of episode count, fans can still look forward to the last two episodes of the Hashira Training Arc, as both them will have an extended runtime.

Episode 7, which airs on June 23 in Japan will have a runtime of 40 minutes, while the final episode 8, which airs on June 30, will have a runtime of 60 minutes.

The season had also premiered with a one hour long special episode.

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc is animated by Ufotable.

Cast includes:

Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira Kana Hanazawa as Mitsuri Kanroji Katsuyuki Konishi as Tengen Uzui Kengo Kawanishi as Muichiro Tokito Kenichi Suzumura as Obanai...

With each episode of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc anime, Tanjiro, Zenitsu and the others are overcoming the obstacles and moving forward with the rigorous training regimes that are being put forth by the Hashiras.

While they cleared the training put forth by Mitsuri Kanroji and Obanai Iguro (comparitively faster) in the previous episode, Tanjiro and Zenitsu head to the strongest Hashira in the Demon Slayer next – Gyomei Himejima.

Surprisingly, episode 5 did not feature much of an anime original content, so it needs to be seen what happens in episode 6!

Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Episode 6 Preview:

The official website of Demon Slayer revealed the plot and title of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training arc episode 6. It is as follows:

Tanjiro, having overcome the training with Iguro and Mitsuri, heads towards Himejima’s training grounds deep in the mountains along with Zenitsu. Briefly reuniting with Inosuke and Murata, who had already begun their training,...

Giji Harem Anime Reveals July Release Date: All You Need to Know - Main Image

Lots of summer 2024 anime have gotten premiere announcements over the past weeks, and now, the Giji Harem release date has also been revealed.

This new harem anime’s premiere was revealed recently with the release of a brand-new trailer that also previews the show’s ending theme song.

What’s more, the trailer also shows off the anime’s cute visuals, not to mention that it also announces more of the main cast members.

Based on its story and cast, Giji Harem is a show that romance anime fans may want to put on their watchlist for the upcoming season.

Giji Harem Anime Release Date Confirmed

Giji Harem is a new anime by Nomad, the studio behind shows such as the supernatural comedy Dropkick on My Devil! and the romantic comedy Koikimo.

As with most rom-com anime,...

It's a date! The official website and accounts for the upcoming Giji Harem anime, which follows a drama club girl's attempts to woo her crush by playing various archetypes, announced today that the rom-com series will broadcast on Japanese television from July 4 at 24:30 Jst (effectively July 5 at 0:30). A new trailer, key visual and four additional cast members were also revealed, along with a preview of ending theme song "Ad-lib" by Saori Hayami that can be heard in the trailer below. Key Visual Joining leads Nobuhiko Okamoto and Saori Hayami, the newly announced cast members are as follows: Motokuni Nakayama , leader of the drama club, voiced by Junichi Suwabe Tsuguto Iwata ("Tsu-chan"), scriptwriter for the drama club and Eiji's classmate, voiced by Koji Yusa Megu , Rin's classmate, voiced by Maria Abo Kiri Shirasawa , a new member of the drama club and Rin admirer, voiced by Minako Sato...

The official website for Maho Tsukai Precure!! ~ Mirai Days~ , the upcoming sequel to the 13th Precure TV series Witchy PreCure! (known as Maho Tsukai Precure! / Maho Girls Precure! in Japan), announced on June 12 that all of the four main voice cast members from the original series will reprise their roles. The returning voice cast members include: Mirai Asahina / Cure Miracle voiced by Rie Takahashi (Megumin in Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world! ) Riko Izayoi / Cure Magical voiced by Yui Horie ( Ayu Tsukimiya in Kanon ) Ha-chan / Kotoha Hanami / Cure Felice voiced by Saori Hayami (Miyuki Shiba in The Irregular at Magic High School ) Mofurun voiced by Ayaka Saito (Mitsukuni Haninozuka in Ouran High School Host Club ) The four cast members were informed of the decision to produce the sequel in March. A video showing the four gathered without prior information, surprised and pleased by the announcement, is now streaming on...

The official accounts for the Tower of God anime series today announced that the anime will premiere in Japan on July 7. A new key visual was also released alongside the announcement. Related: Tower of God 2nd Season Reveals Opening and Ending Theme by NiziU The previously announced staff and cast include: Chief Director : Kazuyoshi Takeuchi Director : Akira Suzuki Series Composition : Erika Yoshida Script : Erika Yoshida, Takeshi Miyamoto, Riuji Yoshizaki Character Design : Miho Tanino, Seigo Kitazawa, Isamatsu Kashima Chief Animation Director : Seigo Kitazawa Art Director : Yusuke Ikeda Art Designer : Akihiro Hirasawa Color Setting : Reiko Sekine Director of Photography : Anna Tomisaki (animocaramel) Editor : Yukie Oikawa Sound Director : Takayuki Yamaguchi Music : Kevin Penkin Animation Production : The Answerstudio Jyu Viole Grace voiced by Taichi Ichikawa (Hikaru Kiyomiya in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian ) Rachel voiced by Saori Hayami...

Tamon's B-Side , a romantic comedy manga by Yuki Shiwasu, is being adapted into an anime. At the time of this writing the format and the release window for the project have not yet been revealed. Chika Nagaoka directs the anime adaptation at animation studio J.C.Staff. The main cast for the anime includes: Utage Kinoshita voiced by Saori Hayami Tamon Fukuhara voiced by Kakeru Hatano Ouri Sakaguchi voiced by Shoya Chiba Keito Tachibana voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka Natsuki Ishibashi voiced by Kohei Amasaki Rintaro Kai voiced by Ryuho Nagaoka Related: Hana-Kimi Anime Adaptation Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll Known as Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!? in Japan, the original manga has been serialized since October 2021 in Hakusensha's Hana to Yume shojo manga magazine, and seven collected volumes have been published in Japan to date. An English language version is also available from Viz Media, who describe the story as follows: Tamon is an insecure mess in real life,...

“Sailor Moon Cosmos” is a 2023 Japanese two-part animated action fantasy film directed by Tomoya Takahashi, based on the ‘Stars’ arc of the ‘Sailor Moon’ manga by Naoko Takeuchi, starring Kotono Mitsuishi as the voice of ‘Sailor Moon’ and ‘Chibi-Chibi’ alongside Kenji Nojima, Misato Fukuen, Hisako Kanemoto, Rina Satō, Ami Koshimizu, Shizuka Itō, Junko Minagawa, Sayaka Ohara, Ai Maeda, Yukiyo Fujii, Nana Mizuki, Marina Inoue, Saori Hayami, Ayane Sakura, and Megumi Hayashibara, streaming August 22, 2024 on Netflix:

“…a new enemy targets the ‘Sailor Guardians’ ending the peace they had won…”

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