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Someone on Reddit decided to compare the credits of the recently released Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World, and what they found might be a huge spoiler for any Nintendo Switch 2 owner.

Two voice actors from the recently released Donkey Kong Bananza show up in Mario Kart World’s credits, too. Yuu Hayashi voices Void Kong, and Tsuguo Mogami plays King K. Rool in the platformer, but neither actor is tied to any character in the racing game. Well—not yet, at least.

The community is having a field day connecting dots, and honestly, this feels like Nintendo intentionally left breadcrumbs pointing to upcoming Dlc:

*Dk Bananza Spoiler* Is Dk Bananza’s credits foreshadowing possible Mario Kart World Dlc?

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This credit detective work might sound boring, but it could be the proof fans have been waiting for.

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Ahead of Season 6's October 2025 broadcast, the official accounts for the Kingdom anime series announced new cast members for three commanders of the Qin army's Hi Shin unit, as follows: Sou Jin voiced by Sho Komura Sou Tan voiced by Daichi Hayashi Kan To voiced by Yu Hayashi Related: Kingdom Season 6 Anime Previews Ikimonogakari Opening Song in 1st Trailer Kenichi Imaizumi continues to direct the Kingdom anime at Pierrot and Studio Signpost, with series composition by Noboru Takagi, character designs by Hisashi Abe and music by Hiroyuki Sawano and Kohta Yamamoto. Yasuhisa Hara created the original manga. Crunchyroll currently streams the first five seasons and describes the overall story: A nameless boy and a young king have grown up in a nation plagued by war. The boy, Xin, has countlessly proven himself on the battlefield, and although initially starting on bad terms, he and the young king, Zheng, have become comrades.

The new anime adaptation of Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube kicked things off with a double-feature. And for the next episode, the new series is introducing a guest star — taking on the role of a classic creepy Japanese high school prop. In episode 3, Yu Hayashi will voice a human anatomical mode. Hayashi has an impressive career already, with voice roles including Mikey in Tokyo Revengers and Olmar in Vinland Saga . What exactly this cameo will entail, we'll have to wait and see. Related: Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Previews Theme Songs in New Trailer Related: Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Streams Creditless Ending Animation Netflix streams the series in Asia outside of Japan and China, and it will stream in "limited territories" via the It's Anime YouTube channel. Distributor Remow also has platforms set for Emea, Latin America and Taiwan. Shueisha serialized the original Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube...

Dance-centric sports anime Wandance is filling out its ranks today with five new cast members, comprising the dance club at the center of the new series. The news comes with five sets of character art, showing off how the characters will look onscreen. Joining the cast are: On Miyao voiced by Ayaka Suwa (Chris in Konosuba ) Iori Itsukushima voiced by Toshiki Masuda (Eijiro in My Hero Academia ) Related: Wandance Anime Adaptation Announced for 2025 Gaku Kabeya voiced by Yuma Uchida (Reo Mikage in Blue Lock ) Usen Takumi voiced by Yuu Hayashi (Mikey in Tokyo Revengers ) Assay voiced by Chikahiro Kobayashi (Saichi Sugimoto in Golden Kamuy ) Related: Wandance Anime Reveals Main Cast, October 2025 Release The series will stream internationally on Disney+ when it premieres this October. Studios Madhouse ( Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) and Cyclone Graphics are producing the animation, with Michiya Kato ( Bubble visual effects supervisor) serving as director and K-Pop choreographer Riehata as dance producer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The newly-revealed cast members...

Anime distributor Remow recently revealed a new visual, additional cast members, and the first promotional video for the upcoming Your Forma anime. Based on the science-fiction crime novel series by Mareho Kikuishi and Tsubata Nozaki, the show will debut on TV Asahi’s new anime block in April. The video also gives us a preview of the opening theme song, ‘Gridout’ by yama.

New cast members include Nao Tōyama as Bigga, Aya Endō as Totoki, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Fokine, Ayaka Nanase as Darya, Chiwa Saitō as Lexie, and Yuu Hayashi as Benno. Some previously announced cast members are Kana Hanazawa as Echika Hieda and Kenshō Ono as Harold W. Lucraft.

The story kicks off in 1992, following a viral encephalitis pandemic that leads to the creation of an invasive device called Your Forma. This device records everything a person experiences and stores it as data. Special detectives, called Electronic Investigators, use...

Your Forma , an upcoming TV anime based on the series of science fiction light novels, has revealed a new trailer, new key art (below), the opening theme song performer and six new cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in April 2025. Your Forma Trailer yama performs the official opening theme song for the series, which is entitled “Gridout” and which is previewed in the trailer above. The new cast members include: Bigga voiced by Nao Toyama Totoki voiced by Aya Endo Fokine voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto Darya voiced by Ayaka Nanase Lexie voiced by Chiwa Saito Benno voiced by Yuu Hayashi The original Your Forma novels are written by Mareho Kikuishi, illustrated by Tsubata Nozaki, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. Yen Press also publishes an English language version of the series. Takaharu Ozaki directs the TV anime adaptation at animaton studio Geno Studio.

Shonen anime has many recognizable traits. Its stories focus on teamwork and friendship. There's plenty of action to keep the story going. They're fun-filled and have plenty of humor to keep young readers intersted. However, another common trait is that their usually male protagonists don't act their age.

These immature protagonists pick fights too easily, eat way more than their body weight, and are filled with boundless energy. Some pick their noses. Others throw a fit when they're told to do something they don't want to do. Though these shonen protagonists are beloved, they're also way too immature for their own good.

Hinata Is A Bundle of Energy in Haikyuu!! He Lives His Life to the Fullest

Haikyuu!!'s protagonist, Shoyo Hinata, is filled with a boundless energy that can get him into trouble from time to time. While this energy is useful while playing volleyball, he is over-energetic outside the game too.

Haikyuu!! fans face an emotional serve in 2025. Two beloved films from the franchise, Haikyuu!! Movie 3: Genius and Sense and Haikyuu!! Movie 4: Battle of Concepts, were recently earmarked for a Dec. 31 removal from Netflix.

The departures, while bittersweet, might have one silver lining: the two films are both compilation entries, mostly just recapping moments from the anime’s third and fourth seasons, respectively. Genius and Sense streamlines Shoyo Hinata and company's battle against Shiratorizawa, while Battle of Concepts recaps Karasuno High’s key matchup against Inarizaki High. However, each film also features scenes not included in the Haikyuu series proper.

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Kuudere characters in anime are some of the calmest, rarely showing emotions and instead remaining in a constant state of stoicism. While a tsundere character in anime might hide their true emotions, kuuderes aren't hiding anything they really are that calm. Kuudere characters aren't devoid of emotion, however. There are rare moments where a kuudere character will break, showing a brief flash of feeling. These moments are usually more fulfilling because of their stoicism, highlighting how important the situation must be if it made a kuudere care.

Kuuderes always make for some of the best side characters in anime. They're reliable, predictable, and are usually the last people to end up in a panic. They come in all shapes and sizes, showing that no matter who or where a character is, they too can be as cool as the other side of the pillow.

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Shnen anime, like Bleach and One Piece, targets a young male audience. These shnen series appeal to male audiences because they pertain to specific interests like friendships and world exploration. In addition, a shnen storyline usually follows a standard heros journey, where a young male protagonist has an ambitious goal and must undergo adversity to achieve it.

Shnen anime is pivotal in the growth and popularity of anime worldwide. Many Western viewers can easily identify popular shnen series that premiered on television networks, like Toonami on Cartoon Network and 4Kids TV on Fox. While growing up in the early 90s and 2000s, shnen anime shaped many kids lives and allowed them to be hardcore anime fans. For future generations, here are the best introductory shnen series to get kids into anime.

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Black Clover's Asta is one of the freshest shnen protagonists to emerge since the end of the original Big Three. He's always putting his best foot forward and rarely has a frown on his face. He's easy to root for, works harder than anyone else in Black Clover, and is one of the strongest characters in the series. There are several other anime heroes that share these traits with him, making their series as easy-to-watch as Black Clover.

Asta's biggest characteristics are his unflinching dedication to his goals and his friends, his almost supernatural charm and enthusiasm, and, of course, his naive innocence. There are a range of anime heroes that share these traits with the Anti-Magic swordsman. Some characters share Asta's enthusiasm, but aren't as naive to the world around him. Others have just as charismatic, but may have a darker side to their personality than Asta.

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The official website and X (formerly Twitter) for the Tower of God anime series has revealed six voice cast members playing new characters who have appeared from the latest fifth episode of the ongoing second season that aired in Japan on August 4. As the episode's title "The Other Team" suggests, the six are Khun Aguero Agnes' new team members. (From left to right in the visual) Novick voiced by Jun Kasama (Raizo Kurima in Revenger ) Khun Ran voiced by Minako Kotobuki (Mitsuko Kongo in A Certain Magical Index ) Edin Dan voiced by Yuu Hayashi (Ryunosuke Tanaka in Haikyu!! ) Apple voiced by Michiko Kaiden (Tomoe Gozen in The Heike Story ) Michael voiced by Ryoma Maruoka Gyetang voiced by Haruna Shimizu Related: Tower of God Season 2 Anime Premieres July 7 Crunchyroll is now streaming Tower of God Season 2 as it airs in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis.

In Avatar: The Last Airbender, waterbending represents a unique blend of fluidity, strength, and versatility. While the Avatar universe has its own set of skilled waterbenders, recent anime have introduced a plethora of characters whose mastery over elemental forces, strategic minds, and emotional resilience align perfectly with the principles of waterbending.

These characters showcase the potential to manipulate water in innovative and powerful ways. Whether through their existing magical abilities, combat skills, or profound connections to their respective elements, they exemplify the qualities needed to harness the full potential of waterbending.

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Hinata's Ability to Remain Calm and Focused Is a Vital Asset in Waterbending Tokyo Revengers

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The popular supernatural action anime Tokyo Revengers is returning for a sequel, announced at a new event with a promotional trailer recapping the events of the previous seasons.

The Tokyo Revengers anime was confirmed to be receiving a sequel via its official X (formerly Twitter) account. It's currently unconfirmed whether this will be through a movie or a fourth TV season. The news was revealed at the series' Matsudo Touring event to celebrate the anime's fourth anniversary. Readers can check out the English-subbed promotional trailer, key visual and further announcements below.

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[Tokyo Revengers ]Confirmed: The Sequel to be produced!!!New Kv features Takemichi and Mikey.Stay tuned for the upcoming news!#TokyoRevengers # pic.twitter.com/1BlN8wqysS Pony Canyon Anime (@ponycan_anime...

No matter what's the most popular genre at the moment, action anime will never wane in popularity. People simply love watching a good fight scene too much, whether it's about the strategy, the cool techniques, or the impressive choreography. That said, good fight scene choreography isn't as easy to find as one might think. All too often, fight scenes are either too one-sided or feature too many special moves that are more about just shouting attack names while viewers look at multicolored energy beams.

Good fight scene choreography is more than just attack names. Anime with great fight choreography not only puts a studio's budget to the test, but the directors as well. Pulling it off requires a lot of passion, and thus the best choreography is often a standout moment for an anime series, something viewers can show to newcomers to pull them into new shows.

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