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The second season of I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I’m the Strongest? I’m Not Even an Adventurer Yet! has been officially announced. The news was shared via the anime’s official website and X (formerly Twitter) account, following a special stage presentation at the Earth Star Novel 10th Anniversary Summer Festival. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the franchise, which continues to gain momentum since the conclusion of its first season.

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Spoiler Alert !!!The following article contains spoilers for Leviathan!

The wait is over! Netflix has finally dropped its 12-episode steampunk masterpiece, Leviathan, and it did not disappoint. Taking place in a World War I setting, the show is a small-screen masterpiece to watch, which took us by surprise. This work is the latest addition to the growing trend of adaptation of Western novels, adapted directly from Scott Westerfield’s steampunk novel trilogy of the same name.

Like the source material, the anime has a Studio Ghibli-esque blend of beautiful animation hiding complex and moving themes in an alternate history featuring genetically engineered animals and walking tanks that hold a meaningful story behind them and will take its viewers by surprise. But one question remains: “What did the ending of Leviathan signify?”

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Marin’s cosplay antics continue next week with My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 anime, continuing the adaptation of the manga of the same name by Shinichi Fukuda. To get people excited for next week, a new trailer was released, previewing the opening and ending theme songs, announcing two new cast members, and showing off the main key visual. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Anime Main Trailer and Key Visual Joining the cast of My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 are: Amane Himeno voiced by Ayumu Murase (Kage in Ranking of Kings ) Shiki Kashiwagi voiced by Shohei Komatsu (August von Earlshide in Wise Man's Grandchild ) Amane Himeno character visual Shiki Kashiwagi character visual Related: All Three CloverWorks Summer Anime Come Together for One Collab Visual Keisuke Shinohara ( Blackfox ) directs the second season of My Dress-Up Darling at studio CloverWorks, with series composition written Yoriko Tomita ( The Elusive Samurai ), character designs drawn by Kazumasa Ishida and...

Fans of isekai stories always have something new to check out in the world of anime, and this summer it won't be any different. Next month, the new anime series The Water Magician is debuting on Crunchyroll, and the streaming platform announced today when you can expect to check out the very first episode of the series: it starts rolling out Season 1 on July 3, just a couple of weeks from now. Along with the release date, a new trailer was unveiled to announce some of the voice actors who are helping bring the story to life. You can check it out in this article.

The new and atmospheric trailer of The Water Magician initially makes it all about Ryo (Ayumu Murase), a young boy who gets transported into a magical new world — with Studio Ghibli vibes — after a tragic accident in his life. He discovers himself as a water magician,...

The official website and accounts for The Water Magician anime announced today that the upcoming anime will premiere on July 3 alongside the release of a new trailer. Meiyo Densetsu will perform the opening theme “Blue Motion,” with Misaki performing the ending theme “Tayutau Mamani.” Additionally, Crunchyroll is announcing today it will stream the series when it premieres during the summer anime season in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis and India. Ayumu Murase (Shoyo Hinata in Haikyu!! ) is cast as the protagonist Ryo, alongside Kazuki Ura (Yoichi Isagi in Blue Lock ) as Abel and Kaede Hondo (Sakura Minamoto in Zombie Land Saga ) as Sera. New cast members also announced today include: Nils voiced by Genki Muro Eto voiced by Naoya Miyase Amon voiced by Kohei Amasaki Lihya voiced by Kaori Ishihara Rin voiced by Sara Matsumoto Hugh McGrath voiced by Satoshi Mikami Nina...

A brand-new teaser trailer released today for the upcoming anime adaptation of Beastars creator Paru Itagaki's Sanda manga announced an October 3 at 25:53 Jst (effectively October 4 at 1:53) premiere date for Japanese television and confirmed four additional cast members. The first episode will be screened at Anime Expo on July 4 with Itagaki, director Tomohisa Shimoyama and producer Kohei Sakita in attendance. Sanda Teaser Trailer The Sanda anime's confirmed cast to date is now as follows: Kazushige Sanda voiced by Ayumu Murase Santa Claus voiced by Hiroki Tochi Shiori Fuyumura voiced by Umeka Shoji Ichie Ono voiced by Anna Nagase Hitoshi Amaya voiced by Yuki Shin Niko Kazao voiced by Misato Matsuoka Related: Sanda Anime Reveals Fall 2025 Release, Main Cast and Staff in First Teaser Trailer Tomohisa Shimoyama ( Yurei Deco ) directs the Sanda anime at studio Science Saru, with series composition and scripts by Kimiko Ueno ( Delicious in Dungeon ), character...

The official website for Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- ("With Alice in Wonderland -Dive in Wonderland-"), an upcoming theatrical anime movie inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , announced today that Japanese pop band Sekai No Owari will provide the film's theme song "Zukan" ("Visual Dictionary") and posted a main trailer featuring the song. Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- Anime Movie Main Trailer Sekai No Owari pianist Saori, who wrote the lyrics of "Zukan," shared her comments on the website and X (formerly Twitter): The protagonist of "Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to" is a girl who is living a life that's not always as she'd like it to be. What kind of words would suit her to fantastically depict the way she faces her difficulties? As I was thinking about this, several "images of creatures...

A new teaser trailer for the much-anticipated second season of the Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill anime released today announced a planned October 2025 broadcast and previewed a new character addition, Dora-chan, who's voiced by Ayumu Murase (Kage in Ranking of Kings ). Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 Teaser Trailer Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 Teaser Visual Related: Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Anime Returns for Season 2 in 2025 Based on the light novels by Ren Eguchi and Masa, Kiyoshi Matsuda directs Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill at studio Mappa, with series composition by Michiko Yokote, character designs by Nao Otsu and music by Masato Koda, Kana Utatane and Kuricorder Quartet. While we wait for the series to return, check out the full first season of Campfire Cooking in Another World...

No need to go digging, the latest trailer for the upcoming Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole TV anime series, based on the manga of the same name by Hozuki's Coolheadedness  creator Natsumi Eguchi, released tonight. This one gives us another look at the supernatural comedy series, details for the voice cast for the Nekozuku family and the reveal of a July 7 premiere. Alongside the trailer, a new visual was also released. Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole Main Trailer and Visual Joining the cast of Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole are:  Kyoshiro Nekozuku  voiced by Ayumu Murase (Ginro in Dr. Stone ) Toshiro Nekozuku  voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi (Producer in The Idolm@Ster Cinderella Girls ) Kyoko Nekozuku  voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki (Frieren in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) Kyoshiro Nekozuku character visual Toshiro Nekozuku character visual Kyoko Nekozuku  character visual Related: Dekin no Mogura Anime Welcomes Three New Cast Members...

Anime often serves as a vibrant window into Japanese culture, offering more than just entertainment — it reflects centuries-old traditions, values and societal norms. For those unfamiliar with these cultural nuances, certain anime might feel like they lack depth. However, understanding the historical and social contexts behind them transforms these stories into richer, more immersive experiences. From the reverence for tradition to the subtleties of interpersonal dynamics, Japanese culture breathes life into narratives in ways that resonate far beyond the screen.

Many anime are deeply rooted in Japan’s unique customs, philosophies and aesthetics, making them even more compelling when viewed through a cultural lens. Whether it’s the meticulous preservation of art forms, the weight of historical events or the quiet beauty of everyday rituals, these elements add layers of meaning that might otherwise go unnoticed. Exploring these cultural threads reveals that anime isn’t just a form of escapism...

Classic Stars , the upcoming idol anime featuring young men gifted with the talents of classical composers, premieres later this year. But, as we see in a new trailer released today, they aren't the only ones wielding historical inspiration! Meet Dis=Cord: a mysterious trio of "lost" talents with their own reasons for singing. Joining the cast as this new group are: Lost Beethoven voiced by Taku Yashiro (Vulcan Joseph in Fire Force ) Lost Vivaldi voiced by Takuya Sato (Ryunosuke Tsunashi in IDOLiSH7 ) Lost Schumann voiced by Ayumu Murase (Ginro in Dr. Stone ) Classic Stars Dis=Cord Trailer Lost Beethoven Lost Vivaldi Lost Schumann Related: Classic Stars Anime Introduces Chopin in Latest Character Trailer Additionally, the series has locked in an April 2025 release window, as well as an opening theme: "Singularist," which will be performed by Yuma Uchida (the voice of Beethoven). Noriyasu Agematsu of Elements Garden serves as the planner...

The Water Magician light novel series by Tadashi Kubō and Nokito is getting a TV anime adaptation. This exciting news comes from To Books, revealing that the anime will premiere in July 2025 on TBS and other channels.

We can look forward to Ayumu Murase voicing Ryō, the story’s protagonist, while Kazuki Ura plays the adventurous swordsman Abel. Kaede Hondo joins the cast as Sera, an elf adventurer. Their character visuals have been shared on the anime’s website, giving us a glimpse of what’s to come.

The anime is directed by Hideyuki Satake, known for his work on episodes of Delicious in Dungeon and Deca-Dence. Jun Kumagai handles the series scripts, bringing his experience from titles like Aquarion Logos and Descending Stories. Character designs are crafted by Yūka Kozutsumi, while Bokutengō is credited for creating the manga adaptation based on the novels.

Kubō initially serialized the story online,...

Tadashi Kubou's isekai fantasy light novel series The Water Magician (known as Mizuzokusei no Mahoutsukai in Japan) will receive a TV anime adaptation scheduled to premiere in July 2025. The anime's official website and X (formerly Twitter) opened today, revealing a first trailer and a teaser visual. The Water Magician Anime 1st Trailer Teaser Visual Ayumu Murase (Shoyo Hinata in Haikyu!! ) is cast as the protagonist Ryo, alongside Kazuki Ura (Yoichi Isagi in Blue Lock ) as Abel and Kaede Hondo (Sakura Minamoto in Zombie Land Saga ) as Sera. Hideyuki Satake ( Delicious in Dungeon assistant director) serves as director, alongside series composition writer Jun Kumagai ( Hamatora ) and character designer Haruka Otsuzumi ( Love Live! Superstar!! episode animation director). Typhoon Graphics and Wonderland will both work on the anime production. The original novel author Tadashi Kubou posted the following message: Congratulations on the anime adaptation! Thank you very much! I also want to congratulate...

After a long journey of trials and tribulations, most anime heroes arrive at their well-deserved happy ending, having defeated their adversaries and restored peace in the world. However, not all stories in anime follow uplifting fantasies with joyful finales. Some of anime’s best and most emotionally resonant narratives tap into much darker themes in their conclusions, leaving fans and heroes to bear the weight of cruel, disturbing epilogues.

These kinds of endings stick with audiences - for better or worse - long after the credits roll, their subversive and disquieting nature defying expectations by refusing to give audiences the satisfaction of a gratifying resolution. Be it a shocking final twist that snatches victory from the hands of the heroes at the last moment or an expectedly devastating climax to a narrative swarming with despair, anime’s cruelest and most disturbing endings can be controversial - yet never cannot have an impact.

At the stroke of midnight on Christmas Day in Japan, the official accounts for Sanda released the TV anime adaptation's first teaser trailer and a new teaser visual, both revealing main cast and staff members and a Fall 2025 release window. The mystery drama series will star Ayumu Murase (Hinata in Haikyu!! ) as Kazushige Sanda and Hiroki Tochi (Heiter in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) as Santa Claus. Sanda Anime Teaser Trailer The visual's tagline reads, "Santa, please find my friend." Sanda Teaser Visual Related: Paru Itagaki's Sanda Manga Gets TV Anime from Science Saru Based on the manga by Beastars creator Paru Itagaki, Tomohisa Shimoyama ( Yurei Deco ) directs Sanda at studio Science Saru, with series composition and scripts by Kimiko Ueno ( Delicious in Dungeon ), character designs and chief animation direction by Masamichi Ishiyama ( Scott Pilgrim Takes Off ) and music by Tomoyuki Tanaka. Set in a future with a declining birth rate,...

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.

Takopi’s Original Sin is one of the most controversial manga ever to be published by Shōnen Jump, and it’s finally getting an anime. Takopi’s Original Sin is about an alien octopus named Takopi who comes to Earth to help spread happiness, but when he tries to help a troubled girl named Shizuka, things quickly spiral out of control, and Takopi is forced to take drastic measures to keep everything together.

With a combination of dark and thoughtful storytelling, Takopi’s Original Sin is a truly standout manga, and it’s about to get even more prestige. In a surprise announcement, it’s been officially confirmed that Takopi’s Original Sin will be receiving an anime adaptation, with more information set to be revealed during Jump Festa 2024.

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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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The upcoming Pui Pui Molcar film has been loading its cast list with famous names, and today we get two big additions! Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax has added a voice for its newly-introduced AI Molcars, as well as another human character. Joining the cast as Kanon, the prototype AI Molcar, is Ayumu Murase (Tsubasa/Cure Wing in Soaring Sky! Precure ). Meanwhile, Akari Kito (Nezuko Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) will appear as Otohime-sama, who oversees the tourist attraction Ryugu-jo. Ayumu Murase as Kanon Akari Kito as Otohime-sama Related: Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax Recruits Yukari Tamura as Powered-Up Magical Girl Morumi The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague anime director Mankyu will be directing Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: Molmax at Toho Next with a script by Yuko Kakihara ( Urusei Yatsura 2022) and supervision from original creator Tomoki Misato. The film is set to...

Anime is usually seen in an almost colorful and grandiose light, with beautiful shojo works and action-packed shonen anime giving the medium this image. At the same time, anime is no stranger to violent, post-apocalyptic worlds. Many of the best and biggest anime are set in this genre, which speaks to just how dark things can get in the medium.

One of the most influential action anime of all time is set in a dystopia, while a recent shonen hit was a somewhat more lighthearted take on the concept. Conversely, elements of dystopia show up in one of the darkest takes on isekai ever. Needless to say, those looking for a grim, dystopian anime to watch have several options available.

Dr. Stone Made Dystopian Anime Fun Streaming On: Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu and Disney+

Based on the manga of the same name, Dr. Stone features a youthful genius who attempts to...

Starting with episode five, the anime adaptation of Blue Miburo will enter the Aizu Clan Arc. Five new characters will be joining the cast as the story moves forward. These are the new cast members. (Note: romanization of names has not been confirmed.) Matsudaira Katamori: Makoto Ishii (Kazuki Makabe in Fafner ) Fujita: Kenji Hamada (Erald Grimwald in That Time I Got Reincarnated As as Slime ) Seto: Ayumu Murase (Ryo Asuka in Devilman crybaby ) Jutaro Kimura: Mitsuru Miyamoto (Mizoguchi in Kaiju No. 8 ) Kyoshiro: Toru Sakurai (Yudai Sakamoto in Mf Ghost ) Related: Blue Miburo Anime to Broadcast for Two Consecutive Cours Matsudaira Katamori Fujita Seto Jutaro Kimura Kyoshiro Related: The Jet Boy Bangerz Shares Blue Miburo TV Anime Ending Song Music Video The TV anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's historical manga Blue Miburo premiered in Japan on October 12. Crunchyroll is now streaming the series for members in the United States,...

Haikyu!! stunned fans the world over with its first feature film, Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, and its finally coming to streaming. Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle is the first of a planned film duology to close out the anime, with The Dumpster Battle being a full adaptation of the match between Karasuno and Nekoma, a match the series had been setting up for years up to that point.

Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle was an incredible film and an even better follow-up to the anime, and fans will be able to stream it incredibly soon. In a surprise announcement from Crunchyroll, Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle will stream on Crunchyroll worldwide starting this upcoming Thursday, October 31 at 8 Pm Eastern Standard Time (Est), with the film streaming in English, Japanese, and numerous other languages, as well.

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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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Although it's commonly believed that actions speak louder than words, sometimes, nothing can be more soul-stirring and inspirational than a powerful string of words said at the right time. Every time anime characters make their voices truly heard, be it in a motivational speech of encouragement or a heart-wrenching final monologue, their sincere sentiment has an impact both on the audience and those they're addressing. Even those speeches more humorous than serious, like Sakata Gintoki's, are worth remembering.

An intense speech has the power to shift worldviews, persuade minds, and even change the course of history. Anime's best orators have long since mastered the art of the spoken word in order to rally their troops, like in the case of Rider and Erwin, or to evoke some other respect. These anime speeches have become their shows' most memorable and epic moments, and the words uttered by their declaimers are unparalleled in their magnitude and eloquence.

Bananya is almost ready to return to our screens (and our hearts)! The main trailer and key visual have been revealed for Bananya Around the World along with the release date. The new season is set to kick off on Crunchyroll starting with the first four episodes on October 14, 2024 . Episodes 5-8 and episodes 9-13 will follow in November and December, respectively. More cast and theme song artists have been revealed, as well, including Akira Ishida as the narrator and BPM15Q as the ending song performers.  Bananya Around the World Release Date:  Starting October 14, 2024 Territories:  North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis and Indian subcontinent Synopsis :  Bananya returns! The mysterious cat who lives inside a banana is back for a new adventure when a ball of light appears. After the ball flashes, a new cat named Baby Sweet emerges. The two quickly become...

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,...

Ahead of a November 8 theatrical release in Japan, the official website and accounts for Fuuto Pi today released a brand-new key visual and main trailer for the upcoming Kamen Rider Skull no Shozo ("Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull") anime film. Main cast members Yoshimasa Hosoya and Koki Uchiyama are now joined by Ayumu Murase as Young Shotaro, Satomi Sato as Saeko Sonozaki and Jun Fukuyama as original character Nagi Oshima, and will suit up to the tune of theme song "Niau Otoko ni Nare" by Koji Kikkawa (who played Sokichi Narumi in two live-action Kamen Rider W movies). Kamen Rider Skull no Shozo Key Visual Related: Fuuto Pi Anime Film Announced for November 2024 Release Based on Riku Sanjo and Masaki Sato's Kamen Rider W sequel manga, Yosuke Kabashima directed the Fuuto Pi anime series at Studio Kai, airing for twelve episodes from August to October 2022. Kabashima directs and Riku...

Batman is a world-renowned sleuth who fights crime under the cover of night. The Dark Knight is known for taking down quirky evildoers and has even defeated villains who are much stronger than him. For as formidable as the DC universe can be, far more unique and powerful villains can be found in anime.

Batman may be impressive, but hed be hard-pressed to defeat some of the strongest anime villains around. These anime villains arent only ruthless, they're nearly unbeatable even in their own series. They show no mercy whatsoever. The Caped Crusader is strong, but he would be powerless to the abilities of these nere-do-wells. These villains may be flashy, but they're much more serious about their destruction than any Batman villain.

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After airing both seasons of Link Click , The Girl Downstairs and the first season of Fairies Album , Fuji TV's B8station broadcast slot will continue its run of Japanese-dubbed donghua with Fairies Album Season 2 from October 2 at 25:25 Jst (effectively October 3 at 1:25). A key visual and a trailer were also released, along with confirmation of returning cast members Nao Toyama, Ayumu Murase and Kengo Kawanishi. Key Visual Faeries Album Jp Cast Related: The Girl Downstairs Donghua Japanese Dub Reveals Premiere Date, Visual and Trailer Crunchyroll streams the original Chinese version of Fairies Album 's third and fourth seasons in a range of subtitles, describing the story like so: The planes humans and spirits exist on has always felt impossibly distant, but in this land’s capital, they’re closer than we could ever imagine. This is a world where the Spirit Doctor, Tao Yao, is seen as a...

The official accounts for the Bananya anime series announced today that a brand new season, titled Bananya Around the World, will premiere in October 2024. Additionally, Crunchyroll is announcing today that the series will stream on the platform when it premieres this fall, with the first few episodes scheduled to release in October with more to come at a later date. Bananya Around the World Release Date: Starting October 2024 Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis and Indian subcontinent Synopsis : Bananya returns! The mysterious cat who lives inside a banana is back for a new adventure when a ball of light appears. After the ball flashes, a new cat named Baby Sweet emerges. The two quickly become friends and set off on a grand adventure to discover new and exciting places around the world. Join the new friends on their journey! Kyo Yatate...

Two new projects have been announced to celebrate the success of the Haikyu!! movie and the 10th anniversary of the anime series.

The first project is an exhibition for Haikyu!! The Movie: Decisive Battle At The Garbage Dump, featuring original artwork, materials, and video displays of iconic scenes from the movie.

There will also be photo spots and exclusive merchandise available for purchase.

Exhibition’s promo visual

This exhibition will take place at Tokyo’s Matsuya Ginza from Dec 27, 2024, to Jan 22, 2025, before touring nationwide, including stops in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, and Osaka.

Further details, including ticket sales, will be announced later.

Haikyu!! The Movie: Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump is the first part of the two-part Haikyu!! Final film.

It was released in theaters in February 2024, grossed over 20 billion yen worldwide, including Japan. It continued the story of the anime from the fourth season.

The second project announced is a special event titled “Haikyu!

August 19 is Haikyu!! Day in Japan, so it's about time for some big announcements! Today, we have two: a film art exhibition and a massive fan event. An art exhibition celebrating Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle will take place later this year. An X (formerly Twitter) account has opened for the exhibition , which will run from December 27 to January 22, 2025 in Tokyo's Matsuya Ginza. The event will showcase original art, goods and footage from the film, as well as offering original merchandise featuring the event's artwork (seen above). After its run in Tokyo, the exhibition will travel around Japan to locations including Ishikawa, Kanazawa and Osaka. Related: Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle Anime Film Scores Over 20 Billion Yen Worldwide Additionally, we have some early details on the final event in the Haikyu!! 10th-anniversary festivities. Hakiyu!! 10th Event -Next Step- promises to be the largest-capacity Haikyu!! fan event ever, taking place in Tokyo's Ariake...

Sanrio's beloved mascots like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody and Kuromi have mass global appeal, but official releases are still often exclusive to Japan. Now, however, its latest crossover offers merchandise that's available for pre-order worldwide, and for one of the most heartfelt anime series to air in recent years.

Ranking of Kings, a coming-of-age fantasy anime based on the manga of the same name, premiered in 2021 and took its season by storm. Written by Taku Kishimoto and animated by Wit Studio, Ranking of Kings made headlines for its enormously sympathetic cast, unexpected fairy tale deconstructions and powerful tear-jerker moments. Its new collaboration with Sanrio may seem equally surprising at first glance, although the specific character matchups also feel oddly appropriate.

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A timeless trope that never fails to generate excitement, underdog stories count as some of the most beloved in anime. The endless appeal of the tension generated by rooting for the disadvantageous hero lies in the inspiring nature of the underdog - someone who prevails and never gives up the battle against impossible odds. Unlike the more predictable stories of overpowered protagonists, the stakes in underdog narratives are always high, and the emotional gratification of finally witnessing the heros hard work pay off is immeasurable.

While most mediums harbor a fondness for underdog protagonists, anime is especially rich with such stories, especially in the sports and battle shonen genres. From grand epics of unlikely heroes rising to the very top of their verse to grounded tales of hard work prevailing in the face of day-to-day challenges, some of the mediums most notable must-watch series feature lovable underdogs as their protagonists.

Director Masaaki Yuasa and Science Saru's Devilman crybaby anime has been absent from home video since it debuted on Netflix back in 2018. Now, European boutique distributor Anime Limited, Aka All the Anime, is changing that with plans for a Blu-ray release in the UK and North America. Details are light, but the announcement was made at Japan Expo over the weekend. We'll have to stay tuned for more on the release, but it's great to know this one will be preserved on home video at last. Related: Winners of the 2019 Anime Awards Devilman crybaby previously won the award for Anime of the Year at the 2019 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Netflix streams the Devilman crybaby anime—which adapts Go Nagai's classic Devilman manga—and describes it: The protagonist Akira Fudo (Kouki Uchiyama) learns from his best friend, Ryo Asuka (Ayumu Murase), that an ancient race of demons has returned to...

Tower of God Season 2 officially continued its climb on July 7, and now some new cast members are getting in on the action. The latest to join the series are Ayumu Murase and Ryo Sugisaki, who voice Mule Love and Rapdevil, respectively. Check out their character designs below, and look for them to make their first appearance in this week's episode of Tower of God . Mule Love voiced by Ayumu Murase (Iruma Suzuki in Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun ) Rapdevil voiced by Ryo Sugisaki (Mori Yoshinari in Nobunaga Concerto ) Related: Get Up to Speed with Tower of God Season 1 Before Starting Season 2! Crunchyroll streams Tower of God Season 2 as it airs in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis. The original Tower of God webcomic from Siu and published on Webtoon began in June 2010. The anime adaptation of the series produced by Telecom Animation Film...

Haigakura , an upcoming TV anime based on the josei fantasy manga by Shinobu Takayama, has unveiled four additional cast members for the series. The series is scheduled to broadcast in Japan beginning in fall 2024. The new cast members include: Kaka voiced by Rie Kugimiya (Hana in Red Cat Ramen ) Kaka character art Ryuu voiced by Mutsumi Tamura (Tae Nakanoshima in Kaiju No. 8 ) Ryuu character art Heikan voiced by Ayumu Murase (Mian Long in Shy ) Heikan character art Houryusei voiced by Gakuto Kajiwara (Kai in Sasaki and Peeps ) Houryusei character art Ichijinsha serializes the original Haigakura manga in their Zero-Sum Online digital josei manga magazine. Junichi Yamamoto directs the TV anime at animation studio Typhoon Graphics. Yu Murai provides the series composition, Masaki Sato provides the character designs, and Yuhki Kurihara provides the music. Haigakura teaser visual Related: Haigakura TV Anime Announces Fall 2024 Premiere with 2nd Teaser Visual The story of Haigakura takes place in Senkai,...

The official accounts for the Haikyu!! anime series revealed a bunch of updates for the volleyball anime’s roster today, taking the worldwide box office total off the bench as well as announcing “Last Match“ screenings for the Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle anime film. As of Monday, July 8, Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle has passed 20 million yen at the worldwide box office, with 11.21 billion yen (US$74.32 million) of that coming from screens in Japan. That makes the film part of the top 20 highest-grossing anime films of all time worldwide while continuing to be the 15th highest-grossing anime film in Japan and the 35th highest-grossing movie overall. Alongside the box office update, a “Last Match” screening was announced for August 18, the day before Haikyu!! Day on August 19. The screening will be held at Toho Cinemas Hibiya after the 5:20 pm screening with theaters across Japan live-streaming the event. Ayumu Murase, Yuki Kaji,...

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...

Features the voices of: Ayumu Murase, Kaito Ishikawa, Yuki Kaji, Yuichi Nakamura | Written and Directed by Susumu Mitsunaka

An epic basketball game is set to take place between rival teams Karasuno High School and Nekoma High School. It also means that rival players Shoyo Hinata (Ayumu Murase) and Kenma Kozume (Yuki Kaji) finally get their chance to play against each other, after numerous practice matches. As is the way of The Dumpster Battle, as soon as one team loses it’s all over — and the match can never be replayed.

Sometimes it can be a tall order to make sport exciting, but on the whole, anime excels at perfecting this niche art. From ice skating drama in Yuri On Ice to the aptly named Cheer Boys!, physical exercise comes to life in an entirely new way through these storylines. The most well-known is undoubtedly Haikyu!!, a rambunctious anime about high school basketball.

“Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle” is a new Crunchyroll produced (anime feature, directed by Susumu Mitsunaka, starring Ayumu Murase, Kaito Ishikawa, Yûki Kaji, Yûichi Nakamura and Kôki Uchiyama, opening May 31, 2024 in theaters:

“…’Shoyo Hinata’ joins the ‘Karasuno High volleyball club to be like his idol, a former player known as ‘Little Giant’.

“But, Hinata soon finds that he must team up with his middle school nemesis, ‘Tobio Kageyama’. Their clashing styles turn into a surprising weapon, but can they beat their rival ‘Nekoma High’ in the highly anticipated ‘Dumpster Battle’, the long awaited ultimate showdown between two opposing underdog teams?”

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Delicious in Dungeon , an ongoing TV anime based on Ryoko Kui's manga of the same name, announced two additional cast members for the series today, including Koki Uchiyama as Mithrun and Ayumu Murase as Yaad. Mithrun voiced by Koki Uchiyama (Tomura Shigaraki in My Hero Academia ) Mithrun character visual Yaad voiced by Ayumu Murase (Shoyo Hinata in Haikyu!! ) Yaad character visual Related: Delicious in Dungeon Anime Lets the Cat Out of the Bag with Updates Opening, Ending Theme Videos The original Delicious in Dungeon manga by Ryoko Kui was serialized from 2014 – 2023 in Enterbrain's Harta manga magazine. An English language version is also available from Yen Press. Yoshihiro Miyajima directs the TV anime at studio Trigger. Kimiko Ueno provides the series composition, Naoki Takeda provides the character designs, and Yasunori Mitsuda and Shunsuke Tsuchiya provide the music. Yen Press describes Delicious in Dungeon : When young adventurer Laios and...

I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet! , an upcoming TV anime based on the series of fantasy light novels, has revealed a new key visual, additional cast members, and the opening and ending theme song performers. The series will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx, Mainichi Broadcasting System, and BS11 beginning on July 4, 2024. The new cast members include: Rolo voiced by Ayumu Murase (Arius Sabaramond in Dead Mount Death Play ) Rolo character visual Gilbert voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi (Aoi Kaguragi in Kaiju No. 8 ) Gilbert character visual Maika Sakuragi of Utahime Dream (voiced by Anna Suzuki) performs the opening theme for the series, which is entitled “Ambition”. Utahime Dream All-Stars performs the ending theme for the series, which is entitled “No Gifted”. The original I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet! light novels are written by Nabeshiki,...

Promise of Wizard (known in Japan as Mahoutsukai no Yakusoku ), a smartphone game developed by coly, is being adapted into a TV anime. The adaptation was previously announced back in November 2023, and now the format, the main staff and the cast have been revealed for the series. Naoyuki Tatsuwa directs the Promise of Wizard TV anime at animation studio Liden Films. Nanami Higuchi provides the series composition and the scripts, Nozomi Nagatomo provides the character designs and serves as chief animation director and Shuji Katayama (of Team-max) composes the music with Pony Canyon producing the music. Related: The Wizard's Promise Smartphone Game Gets Anime Adaptation In addition to the newly added protagonist Akira Maki (voiced by Yumiri Hanamori), the cast for the Promise of Wizard smartphone game reprises their roles for the TV anime, including: Arthur voiced by Atsushi Tamaru Oz voiced by Takashi Kondo Cain voiced by Daichi Kanbara...

In recent years, anime has grown exponentially in popularity, going from beyond TV screens and having widespread success at the box office, too. Anime films offer amazing creativity, visual feasts, and heartfelt storytelling, and the best anime films have continued to explore their creators' imaginations in the 2020s. These films often resonate with all audiences, regardless of whether they're newcomers to anime or seasoned fans of the genre.

Not even halfway into the 2020s, there is already a large selection of masterpiece anime movies. From standalone films set in their own magical worlds to ones that further expand the universes of popular anime titles like Demon Slayer and Dragon Ball, there are amazing anime movies for everyone to enjoy.

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The late Akira Toriyama's Sand Land: The Series adaption received a new trailer previewing its opening theme and a look at Beelzebub, Thief and Sherrif Rao as they traverse the dunes of a post-apocalyptic earth in search of a long-lost lake.

The Sand Land: The Series trailer, released via the Official Disney+ Japanese YouTube account, shows some of the adventures the trio will be getting themselves into and the characters they'll be meeting on the way, such as the previously announced Anne, portrayed by Mikako Komatsu of Jujutsu Kaisen Fame and Meunière, voiced by Ayumu Murase. The team's exploits are all accompanied by the upbeat opening song "Water Carrier" by Kroi. A separate video posted to the Sunrise official YouTube account revealed the ending theme "Drive My Idea", performed by Japanese lo-fi psychedelic pop band Tempalay.

Related Toonami Pays Tribute to Dragon Ball's Akira Toriyama With Heartfelt Message...

Touken Ranbu Kai -Kyoden Moyuru Honnouji- , the latest animated entry in the mixed media franchise based on the digital collectible card game developed by Nitroplus and Dmm Games, revealed a new trailer (below) as well as the opening and ending theme song performers for the series. Touken Ranbu Kai -Kyoden Moyuru Honnouji- begins broadcasting in Japan on April 2, 2024. Ini performs the opening theme for the series, which is entitled “Whatever Happens”. The ending theme for the series, entitled “Daybreak”, is performed in-character by 12 of the cast members: Kosuke Toriumi as Mikazuki Munechika ; Tomoaki Maeno as Yamanbagiri Kunihiro ; Yuki Tai as Soza Samonji ; Daisuke Sakaguchi as Fudo Yukimitsu ; Tarusuke Shingaki as Heshikiri Hasabe ; Seiichiro Yamashita as Yagen Toshiro ; Takuya Sato as Kosetsu Samonji ; Ayumu Murase as Sayo Samonji ; Atsushi Tamaru as Ichigo Hitofuri ; Soma Saito as Namazuo Toshiro ; Takuya Sato as Shokudaikiri Mitsutada ; and Soma Saito as Tsurumaru Kuninaga . Kazuya Ichikawa...

Legendary Mangaka Akira Toriyama took his last breath on March 1, 2024. He is the one responsible for paving the path for the upcoming generation of manga and anime lovers. He created the iconic Dragon Ball franchise and gifted the fans with two of the most celebrated characters in anime history – Son Goku and Prince Vegeta. No anime discussion is ever done without Akira Toriyama and his magnum opus in it.

He was such a workaholic that he kept on creating manga till the end. Even though he was not a part of Dragon Ball Super, he later joined the franchise and helped it reach new heights. Recently, an announcement surfaced online that mentioned that his latest work, Sand Land, will be adapted into an anime. The fans could not help but ask whether it had the potential to dethrone the Dragon Ball franchise.

Fans Are Excited For Sand Land Sand Land...