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Following the premiere of its first episode yesterday, the anime adaptation of Tougen Anki shared a creditless version of its action-packed, blood-red opening. The opening is set to the new song "Overnight" by The Oral Ciragettes. Check it out: Tougen Anki Creditless Opening Video Related: Tougen Anki Anime Unveils New Trailer, Key Art & Cast Akita Shoten serializes the original Tougen Anki manga by Yura Urushibara in their Weekly Shonen Champion manga magazine. Yen Press also publishes an English language version of the series under the title Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood . Ato Nonaka directs the TV anime at Studio Hibari with Hiroyuki Hashimoto acting as assistant director. Yukie Sugawara provides the series composition and scripts, Ryoko Amisaki provides the character designs, Scott MacDonald provides the art direction and Kohta Yamamoto provides the music. Crunchyroll currently streams the series , described thus: "You inherit the blood of an Oni (demon...

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Netflix brings back memories of the hit series Assassination Classroom, which Studio Hibari released about 10 years ago. That anime ran for two seasons with forty-seven episodes and still wins hearts today. Thanks to the same talented studio, something new and exciting is on the way.

Studio Hibari is now behind the upcoming anime adaptation of Tougen Anki, which was announced back in May 2024. This fresh series is all set to stream on Netflix from Friday, July 11, 2025, adding another thrilling title to next month’s lineup.

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According to Collider, Tougen Anki is a weekly Japanese anime based on Yura Urushibara’s manga Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood. The show won’t be limited to Netflix alone, as Crunchyroll and Prime Video in the US will also carry it. Interestingly, Netflix Japan will skip the series,...

The anime industry has some great releases next month, and one of them is Tougen Anki, the anime series adapted from Yura Urushibara’s Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood. The manga was first released in 2020, and while it received decent reception from manga fans, anime supporters are ready for the new experience of a world filled with Oni and Momotaro.

The anime adaptation of Tougen Anki was announced last year, and this announcement has led to the series collecting a lot of awaiting fans who have huge expectations. Ever since the anime adaptations’ announcement, many new details and information have been released about Tougen Anki that elevate the anticipation of the series.

Still, there is some time before the anime begins streaming, and quite a few mysteries about Tougen Anki’s release. We have collected all the necessary details about the upcoming series, including the release date, cast members,...

About a decade ago, Studio Hibari produced the bingeworthy series Assassination Classroom, which ran for only a year, comprising two seasons and forty-seven episodes. The anime remains a huge favorite to many, and we have the brilliant team behind it to thank, including Studio Hibari. Most recently, the production company has been attached to another promising project, the upcoming Tougen Anki adaptation, which was announced in May 2024 and, as confirmed by What’s on Netflix, will debut on Netflix this July.

Tougen Anki will be available to stream on Netflix from Friday, July 11, joining a bunch of similarly entertaining showscoming to the platform next month. The anime is an upcoming licensed weekly Japanese series adapted from the manga series Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood, written and illustrated by Yura Urushibara. In addition to Netflix, other services share the anime’s release, including Crunchyroll and Prime Video in the U.

Upcoming supernatural shonen manga to TV anime adaptation Tougen Anki revealed a wealth of new information today, including a new trailer, a new piece of key art and new cast members. The series broadcasts in Japan beginning on July 11. Tougen Anki Trailer #3 The new cast members include: Tsubakiri Momomiya voiced by Daisuke Kishio Yomogi Momokusa voiced by Mariya Ise Tsuyoshi Ichinose voiced by Tsuyoshi Koyama Samidare Momoya voiced by Yasunori Masutani Principal voiced by Megumi Ogata Akita Shoten serializes the original Tougen Anki manga by Yura Urushibara in their Weekly Shonen Champion manga magazine. Yen Press also publishes an English language version of the series under the title Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood . Ato Nonaka directs the TV anime at Studio Hibari with Hiroyuki Hashimoto acting as assistant director. Yukie Sugawara provides the series composition and scripts, Ryoko Amisaki provides the character designs, Scott MacDonald provides the art...

The upcoming TV anime adaptation of Yura Urushibara’s Tougen Anki manga revealed a bunch of premieres tonight, including two convention premieres and when the series will debut on Japanese TV. The series also announced that Japanese rock band Band-maid ( Zenshu ) will perform the ending theme song “What is justice?” Tougen Anki will get its world premiere at Afa Indonesia 2025 on June 7, followed by its Japanese premiere of the first three episodes on June 21 at United Cinemas Toyosu, and finally its US premiere at Anime Expo 2025. Each of these premieres will have its own special guests. The series will premiere on TV in Japan on July 11. Related: Tougen Anki Anime Releases Second Trailer, Key Visual Akita Shoten serializes the original Tougen Anki manga by Yura Urushibara in their Weekly Shonen Champion manga magazine. Yen Press publishes an English language version of the series under the title Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood...

The Kadokawa stage at AnimeJapan 2025 today unveiled the first teaser trailer for Classroom of the Elite 's previously announced fourth anime season, which will adapt the first term of the Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 sequel novels. Additional details about the new series, such as release date and staff, were not confirmed at the time of reporting. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Teaser Trailer Related: Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Anime Announced Based on the light novels by Shogo Kinugasa and Sunsaku Tomose, Classroom of the Elite Season 3 was chief-directed by Hiroyuki Hashimoto and Seiji Kishi, alongside Yoshihito Nishoji as director at studio Lerche, with series composition by Hayato Kazano and character designs by Kazuaki Morita. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes an official English version of the Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 sequel novels and describes the story: As Ayanokouji and his classmates begin their second year at the Advanced Nurturing High School,...

During the stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 today, the upcoming Tougen Anki TV anime reveals a second trailer and a new key visual. The new clips highlights the protagonist Shiki Ichinose’s experience at Rasetsu Academy, a school dedicated to training Oni. Tougen Anki 2nd Trailer The new trailer also features the anime's opening theme song "Overnight" performed by the four-member Japanese alternative rock band The Oral Cigarettes . The band's vocalist and guitarist Takuya Yamanaka said, "I'm very honored to be performing the opening theme for Tougen Anki! In this song, I tried to capture the spirit of the protagonist, who continues to uphold justice even when he’s far from his ideal self. I believe his circumstances are something many people can relate to in everyday life. Rather than living in regret thinking, “I wish I could’ve been more like this…,” my hope is that this song will give someone the push they need.

Some quick news for all you fans of coffee and cuteness: a new anime has been announced for Is the Order a Rabbit? , a series based on the manga of the same name by Koi. The new anime was announced at the “Rabbit House Talk Party 2025” live event, which was held on March 1, 2025, at the Ichikawa City Cultural Hall venue in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. At the time of this reporting, no additional details about the new anime have yet been revealed. Related: Is the Order a Rabbit? Anime Plans 10th Anniversary Event in March 2025 Houbunsha serialises the original Is The Order a Rabbit? manga in their Manga Time Kirara Max seinen manga magazine. Yen Press also publishes an English language version. Crunchyroll currently streams the third season of the TV anime , which was directed by Hiroyuki Hashimoto at animation studio Encourage Films, and describes the story of the...

Exciting updates are out for the upcoming Tougen Anki TV anime. The show, set to premiere in Japan in July 2025, has revealed a fresh key visual, a new trailer, and additional character details. Streaming details for international viewers will be announced later.

The latest visual (see below) highlights the main characters—Shiki Ichinose, Jin Kougasaki, and Naito Mudano—showing off their powerful Oni abilities, known as ‘Blood Eclipse Release.’

The trailer (see below) introduces five new students from Rasetsu Academy, each bringing a unique touch to the series.

The new characters are voiced by Manaka Iwami as Homare Byobugaura, Shogo Sakata as Ikari Yaoroshi, Natsuki Hanae as Juji Yusurube, Kaito Miura as Rokuro Kiriyama, and Aimi as Kuina Sazanami. They join the previously announced main cast, including Kazuki Ura as Shiki Ichinose, Hiroshi Kamiya as Naito Mudano, and Kotaro Nishiyama as Jin Kougasaki.

Ato Nonaka is directing the series, with...

Tougen Anki , an upcoming TV anime based on the supernatural shonen manga, has published a wealth of new information about the series, including a new trailer, new key art, the main staff, and additional cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan on the Nippon Television network beginning in July 2025. Tougen Anki Trailer The new cast members include: Homare Byobugaura voiced by Manaka Iwami Ikari Yaoroshi voiced by Shogo Sakata Juji Yusurube voiced by Natsuki Hanae Rokuro Kiriyama voiced by Kaito Miura Kuina Sazanami voiced by Aimi Akita Shoten serializes the original Tougen Anki manga by Yura Urushibara in their Weekly Shonen Champion manga magazine. Yen Press also publishes an English language version of the series under the title Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood . Ato Nonaka directs the TV anime at Studio Hibari while Hiroyuki Hashimoto acts as assistant director. Yukie Sugawara provides the series composition and scripts,...

We have all wondered at least once whether human beings are equal. And we all talk about this topic in various contexts: in political debates, at school with teachers and classmates, among friends, in the family, etc. The writer Shogo Kinugasa‘s answer is no: being human means being unequal, and despite the fact that society strives against inequalities, equality doesn’t exist. But that’s not all: according to Kinugasa, the educational system creates imbalance and social differences, and so he dedicates the light novel “Classroom of the Elite”, illustrated by Tomose Shunsaku, to explaining whether and how it is possible to be part of a society that doesn’t accept inequality and fights against discrimination. This is the origin of the anime adaptation “Classroom of the Elite.” The unprecedented couple Seiji Kishi and Hiroyuki Hashimoto successfully co-directed the first series, and this year the production of the fourth...

Back in January 2023, Magical Girl Raising Project teased that the Restart light novels would be getting an anime adaptation. Production is now officially underway for the new anime series, and we have a first look at the staff and cast. The lead cast consists of: Pfle voiced by Yoshino Nanjo (Eli Ayase in Love Live! School Idol Project ) Shadow Gale voiced by Reina Kondo (Otomi in Mayonaka Punch ) Masked Wonder voiced by Fairouz Ai (Power in Chainsaw Man ) Pechka voiced by Honoka Inoue Nonako Miyokata voiced by Jenya (Zoya in Akiba Maid War ) Rionetta voiced by M.A.O (Shion in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ) Clantail voiced by Mariya Ise (Cure Lemonade in Yes! Precure 5 ) Magical Daisy voiced by Maaya Uchida (Catarina Claes in My Next Life as a Villainess ) Nokko-chan voiced by Hime Sawada (Cecilia in Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence ) @NyanNyan voiced by Akari Kito...

Fans of Classroom of the Elite have a reason to celebrate as the fourth season of the anime has been confirmed! The announcement was made during the Mf Bunko J Summer School Festival 2024 event held in Japan today. This new season will adapt the Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 sequel light novels, bringing fresh challenges and developments to the story.

A teaser visual was also unveiled during the event, giving fans a first glimpse of what to expect in the upcoming season. However, further details, such as the release date and staff involved in the production, have not yet been disclosed.

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The teaser visual depicts Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, now a second-year student, along with the new first-year students.

Based on the light novels by Shogo Kinugasa and Sunsaku Tomose, Classroom of the Elite Season 3 was chief-directed by Hiroyuki Hashimoto and...

The Mf Bunko J Summer School Festival 2024 event held in Japan today announced that a fourth season of the Classroom of the Elite anime is in production and will adapt the Year 2 sequel light novels. A teaser visual was also unveiled. Additional details about the new series, such as release date and staff, were not confirmed at the time of writing. Teaser Visual Related: Results: Who Is Your Favorite Classroom of the Elite Heroine? Based on the light novels by Shogo Kinugasa and Sunsaku Tomose, Classroom of the Elite Season 3 was chief-directed by Hiroyuki Hashimoto and Seiji Kishi and directed by Yoshihito Nishoji at studio Lerche, with series composition by Hayato Kazano and character designs by Kazuaki Morita. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes an official English version of the Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 sequel novels and describes the story: As Ayanokouji and his classmates begin their second year at the Advanced Nurturing High School,...

Classroom of the Elite Season 3 is highly anticipated and has faced delays in its release. The anime is based on a light novel series and follows the storyline of an elite high school with a cut-throat system. Season 3 will likely cover the First Year arc and delve into the mysteries surrounding the protagonist's past and the true villain of the story.

Released back in 2017, Classroom of the Elite debuted as a promising school drama that would keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Playing on the tropes of a male lead with superior intelligence and female protagonists with an endearing competitive nature, the anime proved itself unique and didn't depend on fantasy clichés. Classroom of the Elite is a mind-game fest with complicated ideas — the audience can easily miss a key plot detail even in the blink of an eye. These factors have made fans even more excited...

With an allied cast and crew all raring to go, the English dub bus for Classroom of the Elite Season 3 is about to arrive at Advanced Nurturing High School's mixed training camp, where they'll be met by their first task on Wednesday, January 17. Check out who's on board for Episode 1 below! Classroom of the Elite Season 3 English Dub Cast Akane voiced by Apphia Yu Sudo voiced by Brandon McInnis Sumida voiced by Bryson Baugus Hasebe voiced by Alex Moore Hashimoto voiced by Austin Tindle Hiyori voiced by Veronica Laux Ike voiced by Aaron Dismuke Ishizaki voiced by Aaron Roberts Koenji voiced by Chris Wehkamp Moriyama voiced by Belsheber Rusape Mashima voiced by Kent Williams Miyake voiced by Jordan Dash Cruz Yukimura voiced by Jessie James Grelle Classroom of the Elite Season 3 English Dub Crew Voice Director: Helena Walstrom Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Emily Neves Engineer: Derric Benavides Related: Classroom of the Elite...

Featuring "Minor Piece" by series regular Zaq and "Konse Daikakumei" by Yui Ninomiya, respectively, the creditless versions of Classroom of the Elite Season 3's opening and ending theme sequences are now available to watch below. Related: Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Anime: Everything You Need to Know Based on the light novels by Shogo Kinugasa and Sunsaku Tomose,  Classroom of the Elite is chief-directed by Hiroyuki Hashimoto and Seiji Kishi and directed by Yoshihito Nishoji at studio Lerche, with series composition by Hayato Kazano and character designs by Kazuaki Morita. Crunchyroll streams the full series so far and describes the story as such: Kiyotaka Ayanokoji has just enrolled at Tokyo Koudo Ikusei Senior High School, where it's said that 100% of students go on to college or find employment. But he ends up in Class 1-d, which is full of all the school's problem children. What's more, every month, the school...

Classroom of the Elite 3rd Season has debuted a new trailer ahead of its established 2024 release date window.

Kadokawa publishes Shogo Kinugasa's Classroom of the Elite light novel series. On Nov. 8, the KADOKAWAanime YouTube channel premiered a new trailer for its latest upcoming anime release, Classroom of the Elite 3rd Season. The trailer depicts the school-wide special exam, pitting rivals both old and new against each other, while also delivering a new synopsis. Kiyotaka Ayanokouji (voiced by Shoya Chiba) and Arisu Sakayanagi (Rina Hodaka) were already featured in a key visual from July this year, and the trailer showcases their rivalry reaching a tipping point.

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Crunchyroll will begin streaming the Classroom of the Elite sequel anime when it releases in January 2024 and recently announced early screenings at Anime NYC on Nov. 19. Season 3 will adapt the rest of Year 1 of...

With every year comes new seasonal releases, and fans wait excitedly to see what new shows are coming out. Of course, there are always hotly-anticipated brand-new anime releases, with both Solo Leveling and Delicious in Dungeon set to come out next year. Another big source of excitement for anime fans is the release of new seasons for ongoing anime, and 2024 is packed with some exciting additions to beloved series.

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From shonen and fantasy to slice-of-life, fan-favorite anime of all genre are getting new seasons this upcoming year. Surprisingly, a few series getting new seasons were either teased or went radio-silent almost a decade ago, adding extra hype to their return.

Classroom Of The Elite, Season 3 Expected Release Date: January 2024

Classroom of the Elite stars quiet student Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, a student dumped in the lowest-tier class in a school that promises 100% acceptance academically and in the workforce.

Crunchyroll will release the third season of Classroom of the Elite in January 2024.

Crunchyroll announced Classroom of the Elite Season 3's release schedule via its official website following an official reveal at New York Comic Con. The series is directed by Hiroyuki Hashimoto, Seiji Kishi and Yoshihito Nishoji for Studio Hibari's Lerche, with series composition by Hayato Kazano and character designs by Kazuaki Morita.

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Shogo Kinugasa and Sunsaku Tomose created the light novel series that Classroom of the Elite adapts. Crunchyroll's description of the series reads, "Kiyotaka Ayanokoji has just enrolled at Tokyo Koudo Ikusei Senior High School, where it's said that 100% of students go on to college or find employment. But he ends up in Class 1-d, which is full of all the school's problem children. What's more, every month, the school awards students points with a cash value of 100,000 yen,...