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Aniplex of America announced today that it will distribute Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl , an upcoming original theatrical anime film with a science fiction / action theme. The film began its theatrical run in Japan on June 27, 2025, and Aniplex lists the U.S. release date as “Coming Soon”. An English-subtitled trailer has also been published for the film. Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl Official Trailer Yasuomi Umetsu directs and provides the character designs for Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl at animation studio Shaft. Yuya Takahashi provides the series composition and screenplay (based on an original idea by Umetsu and Shaft), Syoji Hata serves as sound director and Yoshiaki Dewa provides the music. Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl key art Related: Japan Box Office: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved Anime Movie Opens at No.9 Aniplex of America describes Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl : Conditions for Receiving Bounty: Bring the...

The official website for the upcoming original anime series Virgin Punk revealed a key visual and main voice cast members today. The newly announced main voice cast members include: Umai Kaminaga voiced by Saki Miyashita Mr. Elegance voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi Luis Gowdy voiced by Taku Yashiro Maggie voiced by Rui Tanabe Tommy J. voiced by Norio Wakamoto Noa Andriet voiced by Fuka Izumi Vespa voiced by Sumire Uesaka Key Visual Related: Original Anime Virgin Punk 1st Part "Clockwork Girl" Gets Theatrical Release on June 27, 2025 Virgin Punk Anime 1st Trailer The anime project was revealed at the Aniplex Online Fest 2024 event in September 2024. Yasuomi Umetsu serves as character designer and director, based on an original story created by himself and studio Shaft, which also in charge of anime production. The first part, titled "Clockwork Girl," will release in the Cine Libre Ikebukuro theater in Tokyo and the Theatre Umeda theater...

The official website for the upcoming original anime series Virgin Punk announced today that its first part "Clockwork Girl" will release in the Cine Libre Ikebukuro theater, Tokyo, and in the Theatre Umeda theater, Osaka, on June 27, 2025. Teaser visual Related : Original Anime Virgin Punk Announced for Early Summer 2025 Release The anime project was r evealed at the Aniplex Online Fest 2024 event in September 2024. Yasuomi Umetsu serves as character designer and director, based on an original story created by himself and studio Shaft, which also in charge of anime production. Virgin Punk 1st Trailer Main staff: Director/Character Designer: Yasuomi Umetsu Series Composer/Scriptwriter: Yuya Takahashi Main Animators: Genichiro Abe, Shinya Takahashi, Maho Kando Art Designer: Shinichi Yokota Art Directors: Yuji Honjo, Yuki Funagakure Color Designer: Yasuko Watanabe Directors of Photography: Takayuki Aizu, Rei Egami Editor: Rie Matsubara Sound Director: Shoji Hata Music: Yoshiaki Dewa ( Hell's Paradise ) Animation Production: Shaft...

The alluring world of writer Natsu Hyuuga and illustrator Touko Shino's The Apothecary Diaries light novel series is officially back on the screen with today's premiere of The Apothecary Diaries season 2. With the anime returning to broadcast and streaming on Crunchyroll as part of the Winter 2025 Anime Lineup , there's no better time to take a look at the show's voice cast, trailers, streaming details and more. Read on below for everything you need to know! The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Guide Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Coming Out? The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Release Date and Time English Sub Release Date: - The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 premieres on January 10, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis Related:...

Another voice cast member has joined the Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest anime. The latest addition is Yurika Kubo (Kaede Azusagawa in Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai ), who can be heard as Toka, an Exceed who reveals her true form in the latest installment, episode 13. Toka's body had been taken over by the White Mage, and as such was previously voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro. You can see Kubo next to the Toka character design above. Related: Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest Anime Fires Up Creditless Opening, Ending Videos Based on the sequel manga by Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda, Toshinori Watabe ( Edens Zero Season 2) directs Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest under the supervision of past series director Shinji Ishihira at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Shoji Hata ( Fairy Tail scriptwriter) and character designs by Yurika Sako ( Edens Zero ). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and describes the story:...

Aniplex Online Fest 2024 capped off its exciting run of announcements today with a literal bang, revealing a memorable visual and trailer for a brand-new original anime titled Virgin Punk that follows a young bounty hunter named Ubu in the year 2099, featuring designs and concepts by Yasuomi Umetsu and studio Shaft ( Monogatari Series ). Lupin the 3rd scriptwriter Yuya Takahashi is in charge of the series composition. The first part of the anime, titled "Clockwork Girl", will be shown at Cine Libre Ikebukuro and Osaka's Theatre Umeda in early summer 2025. Cast members and further release details were not confirmed at the time of announcement. Virgin Punk visual Related: Demon Lord 2099 Anime Previews Opening Song in New Trailer The full list of announced production staff is as follows: Director/Character Designer: Yasuomi Umetsu Series Composer/Scriptwriter: Yuya Takahashi Main Animators: Genichiro Abe, Shinya Takahashi, Maho Kando Art Designer: Shinichi Yokota Art Directors: Yuji Honjo,...

A new voice cast member is joining the Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest anime as one of the Five Dragon Gods. As revealed on the official website and social accounts, the latest cast addition has Nobuhiko Okamoto (Katsuki Bakugo in My Hero Academia ) getting fired up for the role of Ignia. Related: Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date Based on the sequel manga by Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda, Toshinori Watabe ( Edens Zero Season 2) directs Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest under the supervision of past series director Shinji Ishihira at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Shoji Hata ( Fairy Tail scriptwriter) and character designs by Yurika Sako ( Edens Zero ). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and describes the story: The rowdiest guild in Fiore Kingdom is back! Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail guild tackle the legendary “100 Years Quest,” tougher than any S-Class quest.

Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Happy and all our favorite guildmates are back! The English dub of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest fires up on Crunchyroll from Sunday, July 21 with the below cast and crew for Episode 1. Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest English Dub Cast Natsu voiced by Todd Haberkorn Lucy voiced by Cherami Leigh Erza voiced by Colleen Clinkenbeard Gray voiced by Newton Pittman Happy voiced by Tia Ballard Wendy voiced by Brittney Karbowski Carla voiced by Jad Saxton Elefseria voiced by Sean Hennigan Touka voiced by Celeste Perez Alzack voiced by Austin Tindle Asca voiced by Kristin Sutton Bisca voiced by Angela Chase Bixlow voiced by Tyler Walker Cana voiced by Jamie Marchi Droy voiced by Z. Charles Bolton Elfman voiced by Christopher R. Sabat Evergreen voiced by Caitlin Glass Fried voiced by John Burgmeier Frosch voiced by Dawn M. Bennett Gajeel voiced by David Wald Gildarts voiced by Jason...

The hot streak of banger theme songs continues! Featuring "Story" by Da-iCE ( One Piece OP23) and "Tomo yo Koko de Sayonara da" by Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora, respectively, creditless versions of the Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest anime's opening and ending sequences are now available to watch below. Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest Opening Video Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest Ending Video Related: Love Is Indivisible by Twins Anime Releases Creditless Opening, Ending Videos Based on the sequel manga by Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda, Toshinori Watabe ( Edens Zero Season 2) directs Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest under the supervision of past series director Shinji Ishihira at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Shoji Hata ( Fairy Tail scriptwriter) and character designs by Yurika Sako ( Edens Zero ). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and describes the story: The rowdiest guild in Fiore Kingdom is back! Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail guild tackle the legendary “100 Years Quest,...

Folks who have been waiting for more Fairy Tail can now kick back and get in on the new adventure at hand in Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest . Natsu and the rest of the characters from Hiro Mashima's series are back in action today, and we have a guide full of everything you need to know before you embark. Read on for all the details, and watch Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest starting today on Crunchyroll! 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 Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest premieres on July 7, 2024 at 2:00 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, German-speaking Europe, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Netherlands and Denmark Related:...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest , the sequel to Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail manga series illustrated by Atsuo Ueda, has released a main trailer featuring the opening theme song, "Story," performed by Japanese dance and vocal unit, Da-iCE . The anime is set to premiere in Japan on July 7, 2024 . "This is the first anime theme song that I was involved in writing and composing!" said Da-iCE member Hayate Wada. "I am very excited that it is for my favorite anime series, Fairy Tail, and that it is for 100 Years Quest! I think I have created a fast-paced, energetic, and hot song while incorporating the colors of both Fairy Tail and Da-iCE in my own way. I hope you enjoy it along with the anime. I can't wait to see it! I'm too excited!" Da-iCE artist photo It is also announced that the anime's ending theme,...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest , the sequel to Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail manga series illustrated by Atsuo Ueda, has released a main trailer to announce its premiere date in Japan, July 7, 2024. The clip also features the anime's opening theme song, "Story," performed by Japanese dance and vocal unit, Da-iCE . "This is the first anime theme song that I was involved in writing and composing!" said Da-iCE member Hayate Wada. "I am very excited that it is for my favorite anime series, Fairy Tail, and that it is for 100 Years Quest! I think I have created a fast-paced, energetic, and hot song while incorporating the colors of both Fairy Tail and Da-iCE in my own way. I hope you enjoy it along with the anime. I can't wait to see it! I'm too excited!" Da-iCE artist photo It is also...

It's felt like a century since our last adventure with Natsu and friends concluded, but that long wait now has an official end date: Sunday, July 7 at 17:30 Jst , which is when Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest will make its broadcast debut in Japan! A main visual for the new anime series was also unveiled today, along with even more cast members. Main Visual The newly announced cast members are as follows: Kiria voiced by Yumi Uchiyama Madmole voiced by Itaru Yamamoto Skullion voiced by Kenji Hamada Kiria, Madmole, Skullion Yumi Uchiyama, Itaru Yamamoto, Kenji Hamada Kiria, Madmole, Skullion Related: Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Anime Announces New Cast Members Based on the sequel manga by Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda, Toshinori Watabe ( Edens Zero Season 2) directs Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest under the supervision of past series director Shinji Ishihira at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Shoji Hata...

A new adventure means new characters to encounter in Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest , and four such figures and their voice actors were revealed today ahead of the anime's return this July, as follows: Elefseria voiced by Mugihito (Kaseki in Dr. Stone ) Mercphobia voiced by Yuichiro Umehara (Goblin Slayer in Goblin Slayer ) Karameel voiced by Yoko Hikasa (Pencilgon in Shangri-La Frontier ) Touka voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro (Nijika in Bocchi The Rock! ) Elefseria, Mercphobia, Karameel and Touka Related: Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Anime Shares New Character Visual, Cast Comments Based on the sequel manga by Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda, Toshinori Watabe ( Edens Zero Season 2) directs Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest under the supervision of past series director Shinji Ishihira at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Shoji Hata ( Fairy Tail scriptwriter) and character designs by Yurika Sako ( Edens Zero ). Kodansha USA publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: Natsu,...

Following the announcement of a July 2024 premiere and confirmation of the main cast's return last month, the Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest anime series adaptation released a new character visual today alongside comments from the voice actors behind Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Gray, Erza, Wendy and Carla. Character Visual Tetsuya Kakihara (Natsu): "It was said it'll happen one day, but now it finally is: Fairy Tail. Well then, let's go on another adventure together!" Aya Hirano (Lucy): "I've been looking forward to the 100 Years Quest anime ever since it was announced. Everyone can finally see Natsu and his friends go off on another adventure. It's been a while since the last series ended, but we all settled back into recording together as a team and that guild-like atmosphere as if no time had passed. It felt like I'd come home. Don't miss the evolution of Fairy Tail!" Rie Kugimiya (Happy): "I'm Rie Kugimiya,...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Ichi Ichikawa's boys love manga series Tadaima, Okaeri , posted a 95-second second main trailer and third key visual. The new trailer features the anime's ending theme song, "Tsunagiai" ( Connecting each other ), performed by singer-songwriter Takayoshi Tanimoto, who made his professional singer debit with an insert song for Digimon Tamers in 2001. "While I have been in charge of theme songs and insert songs for various series, this was another challenge to a new world," said Tanimoto. "'Tsunagiai' was completed by carefully recording each word as if we were weaving them together, while respecting the world view of the work. I hope that many people will get to know and love 'Tsunagiai' through 'Tadaima, Okaeri'!" The third key visual features Tomohiro Matsuo's twin brothers, Yuto and Shuto, surrounding the father and son of Aoto and Michiru Mochizuki, Additionally, four addition la cast...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest , the sequel to Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail manga series illustrated by Atsuo Ueda, announced today that it is set to premiere in Japan in July 2024. The TV anime adaptation project was revealed back in September 2021 . Related: Fairy Tail Sequel Series 'Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest' Gets TV Anime The anime's 30-second teaser trailer and five teaser visuals featuring its five main characters —Natsu Dragneel, Lucy Heartfilia, Gray Fullbuster, Erza Scarlet, and Wendy Marvell — have also been revealed. And it was also confirmed the five characters' original voice cast members will all return. Written and storyboarded by the original creator Hiro Mashima, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest has been serialized as a sequel to Fairy Tail on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket manga app since July 2018 and its latest 17th tankobon volume is set...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Ichi Ichikawa's boys love manga series Tadaima, Okaeri , announced today that it is set to premiere in Japan in April 2024 and also released a 65-second first main trailer and second key visual. The new clip features the anime's opening theme song "Futatsu no Kotoba" ( Two Words ) performed by Japanese dance and vocal unit Madkid, best known for their theme song works for the The Rising of the Shield Hero anime franchise. The unit's member Kazuki said, "When we first heard about the offer, we were all surprised, 'Are you sure we're the right people for this?' At the same time, we were very happy to have been given the opportunity to work on such a heartwarming and wonderful series. We created 'Futatsu no Kotoba' with a warm and gentle singing voice that would accompany the story! We hope you...

Toho Animation's long-awaited anime adaptation of the popular light novel series The Apothecary Diaries has received a new update.

A new trailer for the upcoming series, which highlights its animation and provides a more detailed look at its plot and characters, has been shared by studio Toho Animation. The series will premiere later this month with the first three episodes.

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Based on the light novel series of the same name, The Apothecary Diaries revolves around Maomao, a quick-witted young girl with an extraordinary knowledge of medicine who is kidnapped one day and unexpectedly finds herself at the imperial palace. Her encounter with the head eunuch, Jinshi, brings her into a world of secrecy and danger, as she must serve as a lady-in-waiting to the Emperor's favorite consort Gyokuyou, tasting her food to detect poison.