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Alto’s The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest novel series has been published since 2020 and this fantasy series has seen a rise in popularity in recent years. After a light novel and manga adaptation, you probably know that an anime is also on the way.

We have already reported that the anime is coming to us in October 2025, and as we’re waiting for the release date, we are getting more information from the production of the anime series.

Recently, a new cast member has been confirmed and some new character visuals have been released to accompany the announcement.

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Until now, we only knew that Shūichirō Umeda would be voicing Alec Yugret, and he was the only confirmed cast member. Now, we can also confirm that Yurika Kubo will be joining...

Ahead of an October 2025 broadcast, the official accounts for The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest anime today unveiled a brand-new teaser visual and announced the casting of Yurika Kubo (Kikyo in Classroom of the Elite ) as Yorha Eisentz, the leader of Lasting Period and a support magic specialist. Shuichiro Umeda (Akira in Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead ) voices the series' protagonist, Alec. The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Teaser Visual 2 Related: The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Anime Announced for October 2025 Based on the light novels by Aruto and Yunagi, Ken Takahashi ( Ragna Crimson ) directs The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest at studio Gekkou, with assistant direction by Masamune Hirata, series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu ( Shangri-La Frontier ) and character designs by Yoko Sato ( I'm in Love with the Villainess ). K Manga publishes an official English version...

A brand-new main trailer released for Please Put Them On, Takamine-san today announced that the ecchi comedy series will begin airing in Japan on April 2, 2025 . The opening and ending songs, "Baby Baby Baby" by Masamu Okui with Bonjour Suzuki and "Hightail it" by Makoto Furukawa, respectively, are also previewed. The anime's confirmed cast includes Yurika Kubo as Takane Takamine, Daisuke Kasuya as Koshi Shirota, Sumire Uesaka as Ellie Evergreen and Miyu Tomita as Rurika Kurosaki. Please Put Them On, Takamine-san Main Trailer (Wholesome ver.) The "perverted" version of the trailer is available here . Related: Please Put Them On, Takamine-san Anime Reveals April 2025 Debut in Teaser Trailers Based on the manga by Yuichi Hiiragi, Tomoe Makino ( Aharen-san wa Hakarenai ) directs Please Put Them On, Takamine-san at studio Liden Films, with series composition and scripts by Yu Sato ( Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You ), character designs and chief animation direction by...

A prolific genre trailblazing the most imaginative visions of the future, science fiction is a beloved staple of speculative fiction that deals with all sorts of compelling concepts of advancement — from technological wonders to time travel to extraterrestrial life. Anime and sci-fi go way back, the genre being one of the medium's most bountiful in terms of producing cult classics.

Some of anime's most influential titles — Akira, Serial Experiments Lain, Mobile Suit Gundam — speculate about cutting-edge science and futuristic worlds. However, sci-fi in anime is not simply defined by its glorious past; just as enterprising as the ideas it proposes, science fiction continues to blossom in modern anime, with some of the genre's best works being released over the last decade. Taking the viewers on exhilarating adventures through fiction's most imaginative worlds, these modern sci-fi anime are a testament to the genre's timeless appeal.

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There's almost too much anime out there. It's a great problem to have for an anime-lover, as there's no shortage of series in any genre for fans to watch. If there is a downside to the incredible amount of animation out there, it's that some shows fly under the radar for way too long. While series like Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Attack on Titan get an incredible amount of views thanks to their quality and popularity, there are a ton of underrated anime series that deserve a lot more attention than they get.

While most series don't stack up to the three mentioned above, they're still excellent in what they try to achieve. It doesn't matter if they're a romance series, shōnen, or something a little edgier - some series just didn't get the views that they probably could have.

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Having started its serialization in 2014, Rascal Does Not Dream is still an incredibly successful series of light novels, with the story finally ending in October 2024. Now, fans can look forward to watching the anime adaptation on one of the biggest streaming platforms.

2025 will see Hulu hosting Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, which was the first anime adaptation for the franchise. This comes in the same year as the next anime season will be released. With the source material only recently completed, now is the perfect time for fans to get caught up or check out the series for the first time.

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The long-awaited Season 2 of Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun is swirling its way to streaming, and fans of the show will need their plungers by mid-January.

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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...

Our first look at the upcoming Please Put Them On, Takamine-san TV anime adaptation of the manga of the same name by Yuichi Hiiragi has landed today with two teaser trailers, a “Wholesome” version and a “Pervert” version, which revealed an April 2025 premiere. Alongside the trailers, the two main lead characters had their voice actors announced, as well as the lead staff members and the studio. Please Put Them On, Takamine-san - Wholesome Trailer Here is the link for the “pervert” version of the trailer . The two leads for Please Put Them On, Takamine-san include: Takane Takamine voiced by Yurika Kubo (Hanayo Koizumi in Love Live! School Idol Project ) Koushi Shirota voiced by Daisuke Kasuya (Junpei Midorikawa in Meiji Gekken: 1874 ) Related: Please Put Them On, Takamine-san Manga Announces TV Anime in Production Tomoe Makino ( Aharen-san wa Hakarenai ) directs Please Put Them On, Takamine-san at Liden Films. Yu Sato ( Kotaro...

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...

Momo Ayase from Dandadan is a tough character. She is a little jaded by life and doesnt let anything get to her too much. She also just happens to have psychic abilities that grant her immense power. But the most important thing to her is her fashion.

Momo is a fun and easily likable character. She is a self-proclaimed gyaru, and she is extremely courageous. Her temper can flare up at inopportune times, but she cares for those in need. Although Dandadan has only had three episodes so far, Momo has easily become a fan-favorite character. This has led some fans to wonder about other characters who are similar to her. Thankfully, plenty of anime characters across various genres have many similarities to Momos personality.

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The cast of season 2 of Ishura continues to grow, with four more heroes being summoned for next year's continuation. Joining the cast in this latest batch are: Tu the Magic: Yurika Kubo (Hanayo Koizumi in Love Live! School Idol Project ) Ozonezma the Capricious: Hiroaki Hirata (Sanji in One Piece ) Zigita Zogi the Thousandth: Wataru Takagi (Genta Kojima/Detective Takagi in Case Closed ) Krafnir the Hatch of Truth: Kappei Yamaguchi (Ranma Saotome in Ranma 1/2 ) Tu the Magic Ozonezma the Capricious Zigita Zogi the Thousandth Krafnir the Hatch of Truth Related: Ishura Season 2 Anime Shares New Cast, Retrospective Video Based on the light novels by Keiso and Kureta, Takeo Takahashi chief-directs and Yuki Ogawa ( Mieruko-chan ) directs Ishura at studio Passione, with series composition by Kenta Ihara ( Saga of Tanya the Evil ), character designs by Yoko Kikuchi ( Twilight Out of Focus ) and Yuka Takashina and music by Masahiro Tokuda ( Platinum End ). Yen Press...

Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest , the currently broadcasting TV anime adaptation based on the fantasy adventure manga, has announced an additional cast member. In the series, voice actor Nana Mizuki plays Selene (pictured above), one of the Five Dragon Gods targeted by the titular quest. The original Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest manga is written by Hiro Mashima, illustrated by Atsuo Ueda, and published in Japan by Kodansha in their Magazine Pocket shonen manga magazine. Kodansha USA also publishes an English language version of the series. Shinji Ishihara and Toshinori Watanabe direct the TV anime at animation studio J.C.Staff. Atsuhiro Tomioka provides the series composition, Yurika Sako provides the character designs, and Yasuharu Takanashi provides the music. Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest key art Related: Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest Anime Adds Yurika Kubo to Cast Crunchyroll describes Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest : The rowdiest guild in Fiore Kingdom is back! Natsu, Lucy, Gray,...

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:...

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...

The creators of the popular manga series My Deer Friend Nokotan break down the series' absurdist comedy in a new interview following the anime's debut -- one of the most highly anticipated series of the Summer 2024 season.

My Deer Friend Nokotan manga creator Oshioshio and editor Igarashi broke down the series' wackiness, aspirations and more in an interview with Comic Natalie. Igarashi said the decision to make the now-viral anime adaptation came soon after the first volume was released, with Oshioshio finding out after the second volume. The pair frequently joked throughout the interview; Oshioshio had told Wit Studio, which animates the series, "I don't want it to be mild. If you're going to do that anyway, make it terrible." Furthermore, the idea for the popular anime opening, "Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan," was apparently conceived in "about three seconds" by the PR team. Readers can check out the full opening below.

The official YouTube channel for three-member voice actor unit TrySail has started streaming a music video for their 16th CD single song, "Micro Revolution," which is now featured as the opening theme for the summer 2024 TV anime Dungeon People . In keeping with the taste of the song, the music video is set in an American diner and is based on the theme of a "girl who loves pranks." The three members work part-time at the American diner, where they play a series of cute pranks on each other. TrySail "Micro Revolution" Music Video Emiri Torihata , who has worked on music videos for popular voice actors such as Azusa Tadokoro ( "Private Room" ), Yurika Kubo ( "Kawaikutte Ijiwarushichau" ), and Shugo Nakamura ( "Here Comes The Sun" ), served as director. "We wanted to make a fun music video in which three good friends who love to play pranks are thinking about what they are going to do every day,...

The deer-disliking Student Council members of the My Deer Friend Nokotan anime were revealed today in the second trailer for the adaptation of Oshioshio’s manga series. Galloping along is also a new key visual of the four Deer Club members and the unveiling of the opening and ending theme tunes. Joining the cast of My Deer Friend Nokotan as the Student Council members are: Nekoyamada Neko (Neko-chan) voiced by Yurika Kubo (Hanayo Koizumi in Love Live! School Idol Project) Tanukikouji Kinu (Tanuki) voiced by Rio Tsuchiya (Madoka Higuchi in The iDOLM@Ster Shiny Colors ) Tsubameya Chiharu (Tsubame) voiced by Chinatsu Akasaki (Alice Nakiri in Food Wars! Shokugeki no Souma ) The opening theme song, which is previewed in the above trailer, is “Shikairo Days” by the Deer Club, which is made up of the voices actors for the in-series chaotic school club. The ending theme song is “Shika-senbei no Uta...

Last month, we got our first taste of Himitsu no AiPri , the next installment in Takara Tomy's Pretty Series . Today, there's lots more news on deck: tons of new characters and voice actors, theme song info and an April 7 premiere date! First up, the rush of new characters. The whole student council is in play: Sakura Ichijoji: The student body president, voiced by Yuriko Hibi (first major role) Tamaki Nikaido: The student body vice-president, voiced by Anna Suzuki (Lemon Kokoa in Waccha PriMagi! ) Airi Mitsuba: The student body treasurer, voiced by Sora Tokui (Nico Yazawa in Love Live! School Idol Project ) Rinrin Shinomiya: The student body secretary, voiced by Misaki Watada (Meisho Doto in Umamusume: Pretty Derby ) Related: Pretty Series' Latest Installment Himitsu no AiPri Set to Premiere in April 2024 Also joining the cast are: Chi Mamiya: A confident first-year at Paradise Academy, voiced by Yo Taichi (Suphia in That...

Just in time for Valentine's Day and ahead of an April 2024 premiere, upcoming romantic drama anime A Condition Called Love today unveiled a brand-key visual and a trailer previewing the series' opening theme song, "Kimi no Sei" ("It's Your Fault") by boy band Sexy Zone. Key Visual Here's who's voicing the main characters pictured above: Hotaru Hinase voiced by Kana Hanazawa Saki Hananoi voiced by Chiaki Kobyashi Hibiki Asami voiced by Yurika Kubo Tsukiha Shibamura voiced by Maaya Sakamoto Sohei Yao voiced by Ryohei Kimura Keigo Kurata voiced by Ryota Osaka Related: A Condition Called Love TV Anime Reveals 4 More Cast Members Based on the manga by Megumi Morino, A Condition Called Love is being directed by Tomoe Makino ( Aharen-san wa Hakarenai ) at East Fish Studio, with series composition by Hitomi Amamiya ( Chillin’ in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army ), character designs by Akiko Sato...

The official website for the A Condition Called Love TV anime revealed four new voice cast members today, complete with character art for each new addition. The series is set to kick off in Japan in April 2024, so let's take a look at who's voicing who in the latest update. Hibiki Asami, Aka Kyo-chan voiced by Yurika Kubo (Kikyo Kushida in Classroom of the Elite ) Tsukiha Shibamura, Aka Shibamu voiced by Maaya Sakamoto (Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler ) Sohei Yao, Aka Yao-kun voiced by Ryohei Kimura (Kotaro Bokuto in Haikyu!! ) Keigo Kurata voiced by Ryota Osaka (Marco Bodt in Attack on Titan ) Related: A Condition Called Love TV Anime Releases First Teaser Trailer The new cast members join previously revealed leads Kana Hanazawa (Hotaru Hinase) and Chiaki Kobayashi (Saki Hananoi). Based on the manga by Megumi Morino, A Condition Called Love is being directed by Tomoe Makino ( Aharen-san wa Hakarenai ) at East Fish Studio,...

Classroom of the Elite is a one-of-a-kind anime that provides a realistic approach to the high school survival genre, which many shows have tackled previously but haven't been successful enough. For instance, while anime shows like Danganronpa, School-Live!, and Highschool of the Dead take place in a high school, they lack the unique element that the Classroom of the Elite possesses.

Having said that, even though Classroom of the Elite was adapted with the intention of selling its light novels, it was well-received by fans, becoming one of the best survival anime shows. While everyone assumed there wouldn't be a sequel after a phenomenal first season, it returned in 2022, announcing yet another season to keep fans entertained. With that in mind, here's everything we know about Classroom of the Elite season 3.

Classroom of the Elite Season 3: The Plot

Classroom of the Elite is a compelling story set in Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School,...