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An alien incursion, lots of explosions and the awakening of Tae Yamada are just some of the eye-popping moments teased in the latest trailer and visual released today for the upcoming Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise anime film from studio Mappa, ahead of an October 24, 2025 theatrical release in Japan. A new song by Franchouchou, titled "Matataku Sora ni Akogarete," is also previewed. Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Main Trailer Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Main Visual Related: Zombie Land Saga Anime Film Premieres on October 24 The first season of Zombie Land Saga , which debuted in October 2018, was directed by Munehisa Sakai ( Dance Dance Danseur ) at studio Mappa, with series composition by Shigeru Murakoshi ( Kakegurui Twin ), character designs by Kasumi Fukagawa ( IDOLiSH7 ) and music by Yasuharu Takanashi ( Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- ). A second season subtitled "Revenge" followed in April 2021. Core cast members include Kaede Hondo, Asami Tano, Risa Taneda, Maki Kawase, Kotono Mitsuishi,...

The previously announced anime adaptation of Kyosuke's Nishiki's Vampire-chan Can't Suck Properly ( Chanto Suenai Kyuketsuki-chan ) comedy manga unveiled its first teaser trailer today, previewing the voices of Minami Tanaka and Kensho Ono as Luna and Tatsuta, respectively. Vampire-chan Can't Suck Properly Teaser Trailer Additional staff members were also confirmed, as follows: 3Dcg Director: Toshiro Hamamura Art Director: Zechen Yang Color Designer: Yo Iwaida Director of Photography: Rieko Koike Editor: Rumi Maruyama Sound Director: Ryosuke Naya Music Composer: Tomoki Kikuya Related: Call of the Night Season 2 Anime Previews Creepy Nuts Opening Song in New Trailer Sayaka Yamai ( Life With an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated Into a Total Fantasy Knockout ) directs the Vampire-chan Can't Suck Properly anime at studio feel., with series composition by Yuniko Ayana ( The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies ) and character designs by Takuya Tani ( Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles ). Yen Press publishes an...

A brand-new teaser visual and video released today for the upcoming Zombie Land Saga anime film, which is subtitled Yumeginga Paradise and produced by studio Mappa, officially announced an October 24, 2025 theatrical release in Japan and teased an out-of-this-world story. Advance tickets go on sale on May 2. Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Trailer Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Teaser Visual Related: Zombie Land Saga Anime Film Kicks Off in 2025 The first season of Zombie Land Saga , which debuted in October 2018, was directed by Munehisa Sakai ( Dance Dance Danseur ) at studio Mappa, with series composition by Shigeru Murakoshi ( Kakegurui Twin ), character designs by Kasumi Fukagawa ( IDOLiSH7 ) and music by Yasuharu Takanashi ( Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- ). A second season subtitled "Revenge" followed in April 2021. Core cast members include Kaede Hondo, Asami Tano, Risa Taneda, Maki Kawase, Kotono Mitsuishi, Rika Kinugawa, Minami Tanaka and Mamoru Miyano. Crunchyroll streams both seasons and describes the story: A typical morning.

In 2021, Takibi Amamori started the Too Many Losing Heroines! light novel series; the series is also known as Makeine. As of the time of writing, seven main volumes and one extra volume have been released.

The series saw an anime adaptation premiere in July 2024, which ended after 12 episodes. At that time, though, a second season was still unconfirmed, but fans of this interesting rom-com can relax.

Namely, the producers of the anime have confirmed that a second season is, indeed, happening and a trailer has been released as well!

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Before we continue, here is the trailer:

As you can see, this is more of a teaser than a proper trailer, but fans of the series will certainly be happy that the anime is coming back, seeing how it’s been several months since the first season ended,...

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! fans stay winning! The acclaimed rom-com anime's "Tsuwabuki High School Literature Club Extracurricular Activities" fan event in Akishima, which headlined core cast members Shuichiro Umeda, Hikaru Toono, Shion Wakayama, Momoka Terasawa and Minami Tanaka, today revealed that a second season is officially in production. A release date and further details were not confirmed at the time of reporting. Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Season 2 Announcement Video Related: Anime Awards 2025 Nominee List: Every Anime Nominated for this Year’s Awards Based on the light novels by Takibi Amamori and Imigimuru, Shotaro Kitamura ( Kaguya-sama: Love is War episode director) directed Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! at studio A-1 Pictures, with series composition by Masahiro Yokotani, character designs by Tetsuya Kawakami and music by Kana Utatane ( Akebi's Sailor Uniform ). Crunchyroll streams the anime and describes the story: Meet the girls on the losing side of romance! First is Anna Yanami,...

Ahead of the Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! anime's "Tsuwabuki High School Literature Club Extracurricular Activities" fan event scheduled for April 6, 2025 at Akishima's Foster Hall, Kazuhiko, his gal pals and younger sister have ducked around the corner to visit the Mori Town mall in the below visual, since voice actors Shuichiro Umeda, Hikaru Toono, Shion Wakayama, Momoka Terasawa and Minami Tanaka will be attendance. Tickets for the event go on sale on March 20 at 10:00 Jst . Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Event Visual Related: Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Anime Characters Board Central Japan Railway Collab Based on the light novels by Takibi Amamori and Imigimuru, Shotaro Kitamura ( Kaguya-sama: Love is War episode director) directed Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! at studio A-1 Pictures, with series composition by Masahiro Yokotani, character designs by Tetsuya Kawakami and music by Kana Utatane ( Akebi's Sailor Uniform ). Crunchyroll streams the anime and describes...

An official website and X (formerly Twitter) account opened today revealed that a TV anime adaptation of Kyosuke Nishiki's Vampire-chan Can't Suck Properly ( Chanto Suenai Kyuketsuki-chan ) comedy manga is in the works for a planned 2025 release. A teaser visual and commemorative illustration (above) were unveiled, along with main cast and staff. Vampire-chan Can't Suck Properly Teaser Visual Vampire-chan Can't Suck Properly 's main cast is as follows: Luna Ishikawa voiced by Minami Tanaka (Lily in Zombie Land Saga ) Tatsuta Otori voiced by Kensho Ono (Yuri in Spy x Family ) Luna Ishikawa Luna Ishikawa Tatsuta Otori Related: Call of the Night Anime Season 2 Officially Announced Based on the manga by Kyosuke Nishiki, Sayaka Yamai ( Life With an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated Into a Total Fantasy Knockout ) directs Vampire-chan Can't Suck Properly at studio feel., with series composition by Yuniko Ayana ( The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies...

More than three years on from its initial announcement , it was revealed today that the upcoming Zombie Land Saga anime film, subtitled Yumeginga Paradise and produced by studio Mappa, will hit Japanese theaters sometime this year. A 'Kick-Off' trailer and visual were also unveiled, with the latter featuring the tagline, "Everyone, we're back!" Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Kick-Off Trailer Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Kick-Off Visual Related: Why Zombie Land Saga is Taking Over the World The first season of Zombie Land Saga , which debuted in October 2018, was directed by Munehisa Sakai ( Dance Dance Danseur ) at studio Mappa, with series composition by Shigeru Murakoshi ( Kakegurui Twin ), character designs by Kasumi Fukagawa ( IDOLiSH7 ) and music by Yasuharu Takanashi ( Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- ). A second season subtitled "Revenge" followed in April 2021. Core cast members include Kaede Hondo, Asami Tano, Risa Taneda, Maki Kawase, Kotono Mitsuishi, Rika Kinugawa, Minami Tanaka and Mamoru Miyano.

2024 was another great year for anime. It was filled with original stories, great set pieces, and plenty of interesting characters. Some characters got the limelight they deserved, taking center stage during 2024. Other characters were incredible but didn't get the attention they deserved, doing very well within their respective series but being overshadowed by big shows. Some of the most popular characters were obviously going to be big from the beginning, like Goku's resurgence in Dragon Ball Daima.

Other characters took the world by storm out of nowhere, like one of the best elves in anime Frieren from the legendary Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. While some characters got the screen time they deserved, others sat back and became largely underrated, giving people who didn't initially watch their shows a great reason to tune back in and see some of the best from 2024.

Overlooked: Kazuhiko Nukumizu and Anna Yanami Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

The second season of I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level is almost here. The anime’s official website released its latest promotional video (see below) and a new key visual, teasing what’s to come. We also get a sneak peek at Yui Ogura’s cheerful opening theme, ‘SoLucky’, and Aguri Ōnishi’s ending track, ‘Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe‘.

The new season will begin airing on April 5, starting on At-x at 9:30 p.m.

The story continues to follow Azusa, a witch who spent 300 years living a quiet life and accidentally became incredibly powerful by defeating slimes daily. Her peaceful days are constantly interrupted by adventurers, dragons, and all kinds of quirky visitors. The anime combines humor, heart, and a lighthearted approach to the fantasy genre, making it a fan favorite since its first season in 2021.

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Anime fans worldwide are shaking with excitement for the upcoming releases that will arrive in 2025. This upcoming year promises to be one of the best so far regarding iconic series, as its roster has already introduced many shows that viewers cannot wait to enjoy. Among these long-awaited projects, one will be of interest to fans of the beloved Power Rangers franchise.

The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World is an Isekai anime that will blend the fantastical elements of this genre with the best of the Power Rangers saga. This show, which will begin airing in January 2025, has everything it needs to become an instant classic, as proven by the amazing trailer released on social media to announce the anime.

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2024 has been a great year for anime, with some of the best adaptations in recent years captivating viewers worldwide. With a great diversity of series, there's plenty to catch up on for those who choose to look back at the year's standout animes. However, thanks to globalization and the improvement of streaming services, although there is greater access to all types of anime, this can also make it more difficult to know where to start.

Despite the oversaturation of new releases, most of the time only a few end up being memorable and worth recommending. This way, with Fall season close to ending, it's now possible to point a clear line to the finest adaptations of 2024 that every anime fan should watch.

While this year marked the long-awaited return of several fan-favorite anime franchises, this list doesn’t take sequels into consideration.

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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...

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.

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...

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“Geeks” is a highly enjoyable slice-of-life women-led series with the perfect balance of comedy and crime/mystery. Produced by Fuji TV, it aired every Thursday at 10:00 pm during summer in Japan.

It follows the daily lives of the “energy-saving trio” Saijo-san (Mayu Matsuoka), Kira (Minami Tanaka), and Motoyama (Karen Takizawa), three single ladies who are working at the Takanashi Police Station. They are known to have a no-overtime policy, as they are efficient and they set clear boundaries between work and personal time. Each of them has a distinct geekiness which they are able to utilize as they help Serizawa (Aoi Nakamura), the police station’s detective, solve the series of cases in their area.

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Matsuoka, Tanaka and Takizawa have great chemistry as they portray work buddies who unwind by dining out and drinking sake every Friday. Known as a versatile actress,...

A new fantasy hero is getting his own anime series next spring—but he has no idea how skilled he is! Today, it was announced that the light novel The Unaware Atelier Master will be getting an anime adaptation. A teaser trailer released along with the announcement introduces the main cast: Related: Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata Anime Broadcasts in January 2025 Three cast members have been announced so far: Kurt: Mikako Komatsu (Maki Zenin in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Yulicia: Asami Seto (Mina Ashiro in Kaiju No. 8 ) Lieselotte: Minami Tanaka (Lily Hoshikawa in Zombie Land Saga ) Kurt Yulicia Lieselotte A teaser visual has also been released, as well as celebratory artwork by both light novel illustrator Zounoze and manga artist Naharu Furukawa. Art by Zounoze Art by Naharu Furukawa Related: I've Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level Season 2 Anime Gets Devilish with Pecora Character Trailer Hisashi Ishii...

All episodes of Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! season 1 are available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! is the anime based on Takibi Amamori's light novel series of the same name and the most highly praised rom-com show of anime's Summer 2024 lineup. The series is loved for its subversion of the harem anime genre and a character-centric storyline that focuses on the hardships of teenage romance and the value of genuine platonic friendships.

The cast of Makeine is what makes the anime thrive as one of the hit series of the summer. Main protagonist Nukumizu and the Losing Heroines are a truly loveable bunch, whose growth and development are well-supported by the lost romantic crushes and the dreaded (but equally likeable) love rivals of the show.

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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 a 2025 broadcast, the much-anticipated second anime season of I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level followed up last week's Laika character trailer with one for slime sisters Falfa and Shalsha, who are voiced by Sayaka Senbongi and Minami Tanaka, respectively. Related: I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Season 2 Anime Releases Laika Character Trailer Based on the light novels by Kisetsu Morita and Benio, Kunihisa Sugishima directs Season 2 of I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level at studio Teddy, with series composition by Naohiro Fukushima, character designs by Hikaru Kodama and music by Keiji Inai. Crunchyroll streams the first season in a range of subs and dubs, and describes the story: After dying of overwork in the real world, I’m reincarnated as an immortal witch, and I spend 300 years enjoying a relaxing life. At some point,...

Rudeus and the rest of the cast are almost back for more Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ! The second part of season 2 officially releases on April 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Pt , so there's no better time than right now to see what it's all about. Dive into our guide below to know the release date and exact time, how to watch, the voice cast and staff, trailers, anime visuals and more! Watch Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation on Crunchyroll! In This Guide Release Date and Exact Time Characters and Voice Cast Anime Staff Official Trailers Anime Art & Key Visuals Anime Synopsis Additional Information When Does Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2 Come Out? The official release date and exact time for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Cour 2 is April 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Pt . Where can I watch? On Crunchyroll Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East,...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Rikachi's fantasy manga, Nina the Starry Bride , released a new teaser trailer to announce its October 2024 premiere in Japan. The clip also introduces the voices of the anime's three main characters — Nina voiced by Minami Tanaka (Kanoko Amamiya in Yuri Is My Job! ), Azul voiced by Yuichiro Umehara (Goblin Slayer as Goblin Slayer ), and Seto voiced by Koki Uchiyama (Banagher Links in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn ). Additionally, the anime's main staff members have been revealed as below: Director: Kenichiro Komaya ( Kizuna no Allele ) Series composition and script writer: Yuka Yamada ( My Unique Skill Makes Me Op Even at Level 1 ) Character design: Kyoko Takeya ( Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs ) Music: Natsumi Tabuchi ( The Quintessential Quintuplets ) Production: Signal M.D. ( The Fire Hunter ) Key visual Related: Nina the Starry Bride Fantasy Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation The Nina the Starry Bride manga...

The Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- anime —which adapts the light novels by Kei Azumi and Mitsuaki Matsumoto—is officially back! The first episode of Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 premieres today on Crunchyroll, and we have a wealth of information to transport you to another world all over again. Read on for everything you can expect from the new season, including an absolute avalanche of anime characters, cast, trailers, synopsis, key staff and more. Watch Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 on Crunchyroll! In This Guide Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Release Date: Where Can I Watch? Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Characters and Cast Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Staff Watch Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Official Trailers Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Art & Key Visuals Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Synopsis Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Additional Information Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Release Date: When Can I Watch? Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy-...

Netflix is diving deep into the anime game with a baker's dozen of new titles. Of those titles is a Godzilla animated film, A Children of the Whales Series, and a Holy Grail War in Fate/Apocrypha!

Earlier today, we reported that Netflix was working on a remake of Saint Seija, Knights of the Zodiac Series, but that just happens to be one part of a bigger venture Netflix is undergoing. On Netflix's insider page, they've announced 13 animes coming to the streaming service, at various times. The extensive list is as follows:

Cannon Busters Devilman Crybaby B: The Beginning (formerly Perfect Bones) Sword Gai: The Animation A.I.C.O. Incarnation Lost Song Rilakkuma Series Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya Baki Fate/Apocrypha Kakegurui Children of the Whales Godzilla

Each one of these brings a unique story and style to the Anime category on Netflix's long catalog of movies and series.

Netflix is going all in on anime as they add the eagerly anticipated Godzilla movie and 12 other projects to their slate of upcoming programming. Deadline says in addition to the series the network is also overseeing the development of Cannon Busters, Devilman Crybaby, B: The Beginning, and Knights Of The Zodiac: Saint Seiya just to name a few.

The Godzilla and Saint Seiya grabs really show that Netflix is working to grab their Western audience who loves anime, but with competitors like Crunchyroll and Funimation (who was recently bought by Sony) in the mix, who knows if they'll be able to compete on that front. Time will tell, but the addition of so many projects seems promising for the future of anime on the platform.

Below you'll find details photos and some trailer for the anime projects that Netflix has picked up!

Cannon Busters

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