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The official website for the five-member voice actor idol unit i☆Ris has announced that their next 26th single "Yume heno Hitokakera" ("A Fragment to A Dream") is scheduled to release in the fall of 2025 and that the title tune will be featured as the ending theme for the second cour of the TV anime Let This Grieving Soul Retire . Two members of the unit, Miyu Kubota and Yu Serizawa, have voiced two of the main characters of the anime, Tine Shade and Kris Argent, respectively. Saki Yamakita Message from Saki Yamakita: I am Saki Yamakita, the leader of i☆Ris. We are honored to be in charge of the Ed! When I read the synopsis of the work, it really stuck with me, and I feel a connection to be in charge of the Ed at this time. The song “Yume he no Hitokakera” is a song that you...

There's a new witch in charge in the world of Maebashi Witches , and she's singing a very different song. Today, the official YouTube channel for the musical magical girl anime released the video for the new song "Wither," which has a very different feeling from the rest of the show's upbeat and heartfelt music. Yu Serizawa performs "Wither" as her character Eiko Zen. The song was written by singer and lyricist Miho Karasawa and composed and arranged by Ren Mizunoya. "Wither" Music Video Related: Maebashi Witches Anime Idol Group Announces First and Second Albums A full version of the song is now available on various streaming sites . Junichi Yamamoto directs Maebashi Witches at Sunrise Studios, with Erika Yoshida ( Bocchi The Rock! ) on series composition. Nozomi Tachibana ( Kemono Jihen ) adapts Yu Inami's original character designs for animation and Yuri Habuka handles music. Five newcomer voice actors, who play aspiring witches in Gunma Prefecture's Maebashi City,...

"Just look! It's as if the world is being swallowed up by cats!" Crunchyroll has revealed a third trailer for their funky, hilarious anime series called Nyaight of the Living Cat, which will be streaming worldwide starting on July 6th this summer. A mysterious virus turns humans who touch cats into felines, causing a "Nyandemic" worldwide catastrophe where people transform into cats. This hilarious new anime series is executive directed by Takashi Miike, and directed by Tomohiro Kamitani. And it looks like tons of cute and cuddly fun. Run! The adorable cats are here to snuggle with you! In 20Xx, the world is dominated by cats. A virus which turns anyone who touches a cat into a cat has spread into a worldwide nyandemic. Cats rub against people, turning them into cats. Can humanity fight their urge to pet cats to survive in this cat-ridden world? The Japanese voice cast includes Masaaki Mizunaka,...

The five-member voice actor idol unit i☆Ris released a music video for their brand new song "ViVa i☆Dol!" on their official YouTube channel . The pop tune is the lead track of their much-awaited fifth original album "ViVa i☆Dol" (without the exclamation mark) to release in Japan on April 30. It will have been five years since the release of their previous fourth original album "Shall we☆Carnival" in March 2020. i☆Ris "ViVa i☆Dol!" Music Video Making Video Prior to the CD release, the lead track "ViVa i☆Dol!" is now available on digital platforms for download and streaming. Album “ViVa i☆Dol” Highlight Medley First press limited edition CD jacket Regular edition CD jacket CD\only edition jacket CD Jacket Photo Making Video Related: i☆Ris the Movie - Full Energy!! - Anime Film Main Trailer Unveils Release Date, Theme Song i☆Ris was originally formed by...

Rent-a-Girlfriend has been one of the most popular rom-com manga and anime series for some years now. Created by Reiji Miyajima, the manga has been around since 2017 and as of the time of writing, there are 40 collected volumes available.

The popularity of the manga inspired an anime adaptation, which premiered on July 11, 2020. Currently, with three season, the anime has 36 episodes, but we already know that more are coming later this year.

Namely, a fourth season of the anime is premiering in July 2025 and the producers have decided to provide us with some preview images ahead of the premiere, and one such will be shown to you in this article.

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The new character visual is focused on Ruka Sarshina, who will be joining the group on a summer trip to Hawaii. Hence the summer outfit:

As is known, the...

"Is a world full of cats heaven? Or is it hell where you can't touch cats?" Crunchyroll has unveiled a second official trailer for an anime series called Nyaight of the Living Cat, which will be streaming worldwide in July 2025 this summer. This looks amazing! A mysterious virus turns humans who touch cats into felines, causing a "Nyandemic" worldwide catastrophe where people transform into cats. This hilarious new anime series is executive directed by Takashi Miike, and directed by Tomohiro Kamitani. And it looks so fun and scary. Run! The adorable cats are here. In 20Xx, the world is dominated by cats. A virus which turns anyone who touches a cat into a cat has spread into a worldwide nyandemic. Cats rub against people, turning them into cats. Can humanity fight their urge to pet cats to survive in this cat-ridden world? The Japanese voice cast includes Masaaki Mizunaka, Reina Ueda,...

Attention! This is a PSA! The End is Nyaigh!

In case you missed the celebration of Cat Day in Japan this past Caturday, February 22, an all-new trailer has been released that warns of the upcoming “nyandemic.” From executive director Takashi Miike, the animated post-apocalyptic comedy series Nyaight of the Living Cat will begin streaming this July only on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia. Sony Pictures Entertainment will be distributing in Asia and Japan.

Please spread awareness, but help reduce panic and hiss-teria by staying cautious and vigilant. Don’t let their cute faces and fluffy coats fool you. If you see a cat lying on its back, do not touch its belly. It’s a trap! If you see a cat making fresh biscuits, do not stop in awe. Before you know it, you may be swarmed by a clowder with no escape. If a cat makes contact with you, it’s already too late.

Get ready for the “nyandemic“: A new trailer has arrived for the animated post-apocalyptic comedy series Nyaight of the Living Cat from Executive Director Takashi Miike in celebration of Cat Day in Japan this past Caturday.

The anime series will begin streaming this July only on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia. Sony Pictures Entertainment will be distributing in Asia and Japan. The exact debut date is Tba.

The official synopsis:

“Run! The adorable cats are here. In 20Xx, the world is dominated by cats. A virus which turns anyone who touches a cat into a cat has spread into a worldwide nyandemic. Cats rub against people, turning them into cats. Can humanity fight their urge to pet cats to survive in this cat-ridden world?”

The series is an adaptation of the manga written by Hawkman and illustrated by Mecha-Roots. Nyaight of the Living Cat is directed by Tomohiro Kamitani (Beyond the Sky...

Featuring "Ashita no Watashi ni Sachiare" by Akari Nanawo ( Dungeon People Ed) and scenes of Alina poppin' sweet dance moves between paperwork, a creditless version of I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time 's ending song sequence is now available to watch below. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the fantasy series . I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time Ending Video The I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time anime's main cast is as follows: Alina Clover voiced by Rie Takahashi Jade Scrade voiced by Kentaro Kumagai Lululee Ashford voiced by Aoi Koga Lowe Losblender voiced by Rikuya Yasuda Laila voiced by Yu Serizawa Related: I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time Anime Releases Opening...

Ahead of a January 10 premiere and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll, the official accounts for I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time released a creditless version of the fantasy comedy anime's opening song sequence featuring "Perfect Day" by 310. I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time Opening Video The I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time anime's confirmed cast is as follows: Alina Clover voiced by Rie Takahashi Jade Scrade voiced by Kentaro Kumagai Lululee Ashford voiced by Aoi Koga Lowe Losblender voiced by Rikuya Yasuda Laila voiced by Yu Serizawa Related: Sakamoto Days Anime Streams Creditless Opening Featuring Vaundy Theme Song Based on the light novels by Mato Kosaka and Gaou, Tsuyoshi Nagasawa ( Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs ) directs I May Be a Guild Receptionist,...

On December 3, her 30th birthday, voice actor Yu Serizawa released a music video for her new song "Kokuhaku" ("Confession") on the official YouTube channel for voice actor idol group i☆Ris . She is a founding member of the group since its launch in 2012. "Kokuhaku" was included in her fifth solo CD single "Rock Me Kiss Me feat. Motsu" (TV anime Mf Ghost season 2 opening theme) as a coupling song. The lyrics, written by Serizawa herself, reflect her own life-sized feelings about not being able to see her fans as she used to during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Yu Serizawa "Kokuhaku" Music Video After posting the video, she wrote on her official X (formerly Twitter) : "Happy Birthday to me! I turned 30 years old! I would like to continue to live prettily with love! Everyone's comments on the 'Kokuhaku' music video are too cute, I'm starting my 30s with happiness!

A second full trailer released for the upcoming I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time anime today revealed that the fantasy comedy will begin airing on Japanese television from January 10, 2025 at 24:00 Jst (effectively January 11 at 0:00), following an advance screening event in Tokyo on December 17. Crunchyroll will simulcast the series . "Perfect Day" by 310 and "Ashita no Watashi ni Sachiare" by Akari Nanawo ( Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Ed), the anime's opening and ending songs, respectively, are also previewed in the trailer. I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time Trailer #2 The I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time anime's confirmed cast is as follows: Alina Clover voiced by Rie Takahashi Jade Scrade voiced by Kentaro Kumagai Lululee Ashford voiced by Aoi Koga Lowe...

Following the protagonist Shion and his older sister Marie , t he official website for the upcoming TV anime Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata has added new character visuals for three more main characters — Raphina voiced by Yu Serizawa (Mirei Minami in Idol Time Pripara ), Brigitte voiced by Aoi Koga (Kaguya Shinomiya in Kaguya-sama: Love Is War ), and Cole voiced by Naoya Miyase (Wataru Sajo in The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist ). Raphina character visual Brigitte character visual Cole character visual Related: Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata Anime Broadcasts in January 2025 The TV anime adaptation of Kazuki Kaburagi's isekai fantasy light novel series Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata is set to premiere in January 2025. Ahead of the TV premiere, an advance screening event is set to be held at the United Cinema Toyosu theater in Tokyo on December 21, 2024. Megumi Han (Shion), Ai Kakuma (Marie), and Sora Amamiya (Rose...

Ahead of the anime's January 2025 broadcast debut and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official accounts for I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time today released a brand-new character trailer for Laila, a bright-eyed junior receptionist at the Adventurer's Guild voiced by Yu Serizawa (Rae in I'm in Love with the Villainess ). I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time Laila Character Trailer Laila Character Illustration Related: I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time Anime Releases Jade Scrade Character Trailer Based on the light novels by Mato Kosaka and Gaou, Tsuyoshi Nagasawa ( Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs ) directs I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Misuzu Chiba...

The upcoming rom-com anime adaptation of Ran Kuze’s Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms manga sent a letter today to rush everyone to the classroom and confirm that the series will premiere in January 2025. Alongside the broadcast month, the series released its fourth character trailer, revealing Tomo Namba and her voice actor Hinaki Yano (Yu Takasaki in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ). Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms - Tomo Namba Character Trailer Yano is joined by the following as the characters of the Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms anime: Medaka Kuroiwa voiced by Ryota Iwasaki Mona Kawai voiced by Yu Serizawa Asahi Shonan voiced by Sora Amamiya Tsubomi Haruno voiced by Kana Hanazawa Related: Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Anime Adds Kana Hanazawa to Cast Yoshiaki Okumura directs Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms at studio SynergySP, with series...

Yu Serizawa , a member of voice actor idol group i☆Ris , has released a music video for her fifth solo CD single song "Rock Me Kiss Me feat. Motsu" on the group's official YouTube channel . As its title suggests, it is her new collaboration song with Motsu , the ex-rapper of m.o.v.e. Their second collaboration song, "Jungle Fire feat. Motsu" was used as the opening theme for the first season of the TV anime Mf Ghost in the fall 2023 season. And their third collaboration song, "Rock Me Kiss Me feat. Motsu " is now featured as the opening theme for the anime's second season. Yu Serizawa " Rock Me Kiss Me feat. Motsu" Music Video The two started their collaboration in 2021. Their first collaboration songs, "Everybody! Everybody!" and "You You You," also featuring Trf's leader DJ Koo, were used as the opening and ending theme songs for the spring 2021 TV...

Based on the light novels by Mato Kosaka and Gaou, Tsuyoshi Nagasawa, the I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time is lined up to premiere in January 2025 . Ahead of that, the Aniplex Online Fest 2024 event revealed that the series will stream on Crunchyroll as it airs in Japan. I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time Release Date: January 2025 Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis Additional cast was announced for the series , including: Lululee Ashford voiced by Aoi Koga Lowe Losblender voiced by Rikuya Yasuda Laila voiced by Yu Serizawa Tsuyoshi Nagasawa ( Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs ) directs I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time at studio CloverWorks, with series composition...

The official website and accounts for The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan today revealed a brand-new key visual and announced that the fantasy anime will begin airing in Japan on October 7 at 23:30 Jst , with Abema and d-anime Store streaming a week in advance from September 30. Furthermore, the series' opening song will be "Tactics" by Kohta Yamamoto feat. Saiki and the ending song will be "Liberation" by Kohta Yamamoto feat. Aaamyyy. Key Visual Three additional cast members were also announced, joining leads Daiki Yamashita (Noel), Yu Serizawa (Alma) and Yosuke Omomo (Koga): Leon Fredric voiced by Shogo Sakata (Usato in The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic ) Loki voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka (Denki in My Hero Academia ) Albert Gambino voiced by Tatsumaru Tachibana (Gregory in Black Butler -Public School Arc- ) Related: The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World's Greatest Clan Anime Adds 5 New Cast Based on...

The official website and accounts for The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan today revealed a brand-new key visual and announced that the fantasy anime will begin airing in Japan on October 7 at 23:30 Jst , with Abema and d-anime Store streaming a week in advance from September 30. Furthermore, the series' opening song will be "Tactics" by Kohta Yamamoto feat. Saiki and the ending song will be "Liberation" by Kohta Yamamoto feat. Aaamyyy. Key Visual Three additional cast members were also announced, joining leads Daiki Yamashita (Noel), Yu Serizawa (Alma) and Yosuke Omomo (Koga): Leon Fredric voiced by Shogo Sakata (Usato in The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic ) Loki voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka (Denki in My Hero Academia ) Albert Gambino voiced by Tatsumaru Tachibana (Gregory in Black Butler -Public School Arc- ) Related: The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World's Greatest Clan Anime Adds 5 New Cast Based on...

After announcing the anime adaptation of the Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I'm Actually the Strongest fantasy light novels light novels written by Ibarakino and illustrated by Yu Hitaki back in June, the first teaser trailer for the TV anime was released today revealing a January 2025 broadcast and the four lead cast members. Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I'm Actually the Strongest TV Anime First Teaser Trailer The first cast members announced for Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I'm Actually the Strongest include: Ein voiced by Kikunosuke Toya Yuri voiced by Hikaru Tono Ursula voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro Pina voiced by Yu Serizawa Ein Yuri Ursula Pino Related: Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I'm Actually the Strongest Light Novels Get Anime Adaptation in 2025 The original Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I'm Actually the Strongest light novels are published in Japan by Kodansha under their K...

Mf Ghost is returning to Japanese airwaves for a second season on October 6, 2024, and now a new trailer and new information about the opening theme song performers have been unveiled. Crunchyroll will also stream the series as part of the fall 2024 anime simulcast lineup. Similar to the first season, Yu Serizawa and Motsu perform the opening theme song for the second season of Mf Ghost . The trailer above samples the new opening song, which is entitled “Rock Me Kiss Me feat. Motsu”. Kodansha serializes the original Mf Ghost manga by Shuichi Shigeno in their Weekly Young Magazine seinen manga publication. Kodansha USA also publishes an English language version of the series. Tomohito Naka directs the TV anime at animation studio FelixFilm. Kenichi Yamashita provides the series composition, Naoyuki Onda provides the character designs, and Akio Dobashi provides the music. Mf Ghost Season 2 key art Related: Witch Hat Atelier, Arifureta:...

Mf Ghost is returning to Japanese airwaves for a second season on October 6, 2024, and now a new trailer and new information about the opening theme song performers have been unveiled. Crunchyroll will also stream the series as part of the fall 2024 anime simulcast lineup. Similar to the first season, Yu Serizawa and Motsu perform the opening theme song for the second season of Mf Ghost . The trailer above samples the new opening song, which is entitled “Rock Me Kiss Me feat. Motsu”. Kodansha serializes the original Mf Ghost manga by Shuichi Shigeno in their Weekly Young Magazine seinen manga publication. Kodansha USA also publishes an English language version of the series. Tomohito Naka directs the TV anime at animation studio FelixFilm. Kenichi Yamashita provides the series composition, Naoyuki Onda provides the character designs, and Akio Dobashi provides the music. Mf Ghost Season 2 key art Related: Witch Hat Atelier, Arifureta:...

The official website for Live & Documentary Movie ~i☆Ris on Stage~ , the upcoming documentary film focused on the five-member voice actor idol unit i☆Ris , has released a main trailer to announce its theatrical release date in Japan, September 13, 2024 . The trailer introduces the members' comments such as “I have no choice but to quit i☆Ris,” “I want to turn my fans around and they want to turn me around,” and “I love spending time with all of the members,” while showing their live stage performances over the 10 years from 2012, when they debuted, to 2022, with their latest song "Ai for you!" ( i☆Ris the Movie - Full Energy!! - theme song). Additionally, the MoviTicke edition advance tickets for the film will be available from July 26. As a bonus, original penlight films, which can be replaced with your own penlight films, will come at random (a total of five types) with...

Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms Sets 2025 Premiere: Release Date Predictions Explored - Main Image

A new rom-com anime is in the works, as the release date window of Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms has been confirmed.

It’s about time for Ran Kuze’s love comedy series to come to life and introduce the main characters, Mona and Medaka, to viewers!

Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms Manga Gets Anime Adaptation

It has been confirmed that Ran Kuze’s rom-com manga series, Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms, is inspiring an anime adaptation after an official website for the anime opened.

The official website also unveiled the anime’s staff, in addition to the first teaser visual and promotional video of the series.

The 40-second promotional video showed the main characters of the upcoming anime and revealed the main staff, including Yoshiaki Okumura as the director.

The teasing is ramping up for the previously announced Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms anime series, following today's reveal of a brand-new trailer and character visual, the main cast and a 2025 broadcast date. As previewed below, the titular Medaka Kuroiwa is voiced by Ryota Iwasaki (Hayato in The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons ) and Mona Kawai is voiced by Yu Serizawa (Rae in I'm in Love with the Villainess ). Character Visual Related: Rom-Com Manga Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Gets TV Anime Adaptation Based on the manga by Ran Kuze, Yoshiaki Okumura directs Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms at studio SynergySP, with series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu ( Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun ), character designs by Mayumi Watanabe ( Taisho Otome Fairy Tale ) and music by Akiyuki Tateyama ( Laid-Back Camp ). It was also announced that Masakazu Miyake serves as art director, Aiko Yamagami as color designer and...

The five-member voice actress idol unit i☆Ris' first documentary film, titled Live & Documentary Movie ~i☆Ris on Stage~ , is scheduled to debut in Japan in September 2024. It will be the final phase of their 10th anniversary project launched in 2022. The film's official website has opened, releasing a teaser trailer and a poster visual. The tagline for the poster reads: "We live our lives as idols." The unit was originally formed by the six winners of the 1st Anison Vocal Audition held by avex and 81 Produce in August 2012, then released their first single "Color" on November 7 of the year. After one of its founding members, Azuki Shibuya left the unit in the end of March 2021 in order to pursue her own solo career, they have been working as a five-member unit consisting of Himika Akaneya, Yu Serizawa, Miyu Kubota, Saki Yamakita, and Yuki Wakai. Following the anime feature film...

The official website and accounts for the upcoming Narenare -Cheer for You!- anime today revealed a July 7 at 23:45 Jst broadcast premiere for Japanese television, along with a brand-new trailer highlighting all kinds of colorful characters, a key visual with a gorgeous view of Gunma Prefecture and additional cast members. Main Key Visual The newly announced cast joining the original series as senior members of the school cheerleading club are as follows: Ichigo Izawano voiced by Azusa Tadokoro Hana Nabatame voiced by Yuna Kitahara Hiiragi Kanzaki voiced by Rikako Aida Miyabi Kushida voiced by Yu Serizawa Ichigo Izawano / Azusa Tadokoro Hana Nabatame / Yuna Kitahara Hiiragi Kanzaki / Rikako Aida Miyabi Kushida / Yu Serizawa Related: Nanare Hananare Anime Shows Local Spirit in Gunma Prefecture Collaboration Featuring original character designs by Tomomi Takada, Narenare -Cheer for You!- is directed by Kodai Kakimoto ( BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! ), who also serves as series composer,...

Egumi Legacy , an upcoming TV anime based on the card game featuring original characters created by voice actor Takuya Eguchi, has revealed a bundle of additional cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in July 2024. The new cast members include: End of the World voiced by Yoshino Aoyama End of the World character visual Careless Hachibe voiced by Soma Saito Careless Hachibe character visual Golden Retriever voiced by Yu Serizawa Golden Retriever character visual Uninvited Guest voiced by Kotaro Nishiyama Uninvited Guest character visual Wizard voiced by Shinichiro Kamio Wizard character visual Cursed Guitar Case voiced by Wataru Komada Cursed Guitar Case character visual God Eye voiced by Wataru Hatano God Eye character visual Invisible Stalker voiced by Daiki Kobayashi Invisible Stalker character visual Perm Stripe voiced by Daiki Kobayashi Perm Stripe character visual Mohawk Dot voiced by Yoshiki Nakajima Mohawk Dot character visual Legendary Final Climax Bomb...

The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses is returning this summer with a second season with a release date of July 4 in Japan, following an official announcement on the series' accounts . A new trailer and visuals were also released, showcasing the new cast members for the upcoming anime season. Mao Takasaki voiced by Rie Takahashi (Megumin in Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world! ) Mao Takasaki character visual Ririka Chiyoda voiced by Ayana Taketatsu (Kei Karuizawa in Classroom of the Elite ) Ririka Chiyoda character visual Moemi Souya voiced by Reina Ueda (Lemon Irvine in Mashle: Magic And Muscles ) Moemi Souya character visual Hekiru Yoshino voiced by Kana Hanazawa ( Hotaru Hinase in A Condition Called Love ) Hekiru Yoshino character visual Azumi Valentina voiced by Yu Serizawa (Nozomi Kitahara in Mf Ghost ) Azumi Valentina character visual The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season 2 key visual Related: The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season...

Ahead of a July 2 premiere in Japan, the upcoming My Wife Has No Emotion anime revealed a new key visual today, along with voice actors for Takuma's younger sister with an interspecies romance fetish and a high-grade robot that "does everything perfectly." Key Visual The newly announced cast members joining leads Toshiyuki Toyonaga and Konomi Inagaki are as follows: Akari Kosugi voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori in Bocchi The Rock! ) Super Mina voiced by Yu Serizawa (Rae in I'm in Love with the Villainess ) Akari Kosugi Super Mina It was also revealed that Jiro Kono ( Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun ) serves as art director for the series, joined by Yoshie Ito as director of photography and Takumi Ito ( My Home Hero ) as sound director. Related: My Wife Has No Emotion TV Anime Cooks up Some Omurice in 1st Teaser Trailer Based on the manga by Jiro Sugiura, Fumihiro Yoshimura ( Endo and Kobayashi Live!

Koneko no Chi Ponponra Natsuyasumi (“Chi the Kitten Ponponra Summer Vacation”), an upcoming 3Dcg anime based on the Chi's Sweet Home manga about the everyday adventures of an adorable kitten, has revealed new cast members, a new key visual, and a new trailer. The series will stream on Netflix beginning in July 2024. Aina voiced by Yu Serizawa (Rae Taylor in I'm in Love with the Villainess ) Aina and Yu Serizawa Tida voiced by Aimi Tanaka (Myuri in Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf ) Tida and Aimi Tanaka Umikaji voiced by Kanae Kuninaka Umikaji and Kanae Kuninaka Champuru voiced by Rikako Aikawa (Pioran in To Your Eternity ) Champuru and Rikako Aikawa The original Chi's Sweet Home manga by Konami Kanata was serialized from 2004 – 2015 in Kodansha's Weekly Morning manga magazine, and an English language version is available from Vertical Inc.. Kiminori Kusano directs the Koneko no Chi Ponponra Natsuyasumi...

What began as a short-lived novel series by Jaki in 2019 quickly became a popular ongoing fantasy light novel series that debuted in 2020. Still written by Jaki and illustrated by fame, The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World’s Greatest Clan is a popular fantasy series that will finally receive its anime version later this year, as has been officially confirmed. The light novel series currently consists of four volumes, which is not much, but it will give the producers enough material to produce a proper anime season that will, as per the official information, be released in October 2024.

It is not that often that so much information is revealed at the time of an anime’s confirmation, but this is certainly a major scoop and we are happy to report that the anime is coming later this year and that we have several important information for you at this stage.

The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World’s Greatest Clan —a light novel series written by Jaki and featuring illustrations by fame—is officially getting a TV anime adaptation. Yuta Takamura (chief director for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable ) is lined up to direct, with Takayo Ikami ( I Shall Survive Using Potions! ) on series composition and Kenji Terao ( Attack on Titan Final Season sub-character designer) handling character designs and joining Yuki Fukuchi as chief animation director for the Felix Film x Ga-crew production. Additional staff members include action animation director Kenta Mimuro, color designer Yukiko Ario, art director Shinobu Takahashi and sound director Masanori Tsuchiya, among others. The main cast has also been announced alongside an October 2024 premiere, and you can see an English-subtitled teaser trailer from Gree Entertainment and a teaser visual below. Teaser visual: Related: Loner Life in Another World TV Anime Debuts in October 2024 The main...

Crunchyroll is, as everyone knows, the biggest anime provider in the world. Although the competition is increasing, definitely, Crunchyroll is still the main and largest source of anime series and movies in the world. Now, while the series are its prime source, Crunchyroll also has a solid movie library, and on April 12, 2024, the service is going to provide us with a special two-film simulcast event. Namely, the movies Kuramerukagari and Kurayukaba are going to have their theatrical premieres in Japan but will also be simulcast globally by Crunchyroll at the same time, which is a very special event, as fans will get to enjoy the movies at the same time, which is a rare occurrence.

Ahead of the two premieres, Crunchyroll has also given us a last glimpse into the two movies, with two final trailers, as well as some other press information about the upcoming movies.

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The official website for Kurayukaba and its spin-off Kuramerukagari , two original anime feature films written and directed by Shigeyoshi Tsukahara, released new full trailers and main visuals today. The two films will release in Japanese theaters simultaneously on April 12, 2024, starting at Theatre Shinjuku and other theaters. The director Tsukahara held three crowdfunding campaigns for the film project in 2018, 2020, and 2021 — all of which reached their goal and raised enough money to produce the entire film. In August 2023, Kurayukaba won the Gold Prize in the Audience Award for Best Animated Feature Film at the 2023 Fantasia International Film Festival . Kurayukaba full trailer Main visual Kurayukaba synopsis: Yes, Ootsuji Detective Agency" In the purple smoke lies a faint dream, and in the town, rumors swirl like smoke. Now, facing the strangeness of the "mass disappearance" bewildering society, detective Soutarou confronts it! With no witnesses and unclear intentions, the identity of the "ominous tracks" that always appear in its footsteps.

Yuki Kodama's coming-of-age manga Kids on the Slope has won fans over in many forms, from its 2012 anime adaptation to the live-action film released in 2018. Next month, the story will be presented in a new form: a night of staged readings and live jazz music. Animax Reading Drama: Kids on the Slope will unite 18 talents, who will take turns as the production's six lead cast members. Stepping into the roles will be: As Kaoru Nishimi: Junta Terashima (Shiki Ando in Paradox Live The Animation ) Ryu Kiyama (Kakeru Shiwasu in the Tsukiuta stage plays) Tasuku Kaito (Meguru Bachira in Bluelock ) Gakuto Kajiwara (Asta in Black Clover ) As Sentaro Kawabuchi: Fumiya Imai (Hiiragi Kashima in given ) Ryotaro Akazawa (Taichi Nanao in the A3! stage plays) Toshiki Masuda (Eijiro Kirishima in My Hero Academia ) Yoshiki Nakajima (Yo Uei in Dr. Stone ) As Ritsuko Mukae: Ibuki Kido (Megumi Jinno in Eromanga Sensei...

The official website of AnimeJapan 2024 revealed the line-ups for its main stages, Red, Blue and Green, on Jan 19, 2024.

AnimeJapan 2024 will take place at Tokyo Big Sight on March 23-24, 2024.

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

Red & Green Stage: Closed stage with assigned seating. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Blue Stage: Open stage with assigned seating for seated viewing near the stage front. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Limited free viewing at the rear due to space constraints.

Check out the complete timetable of AnimeJapan 2024 stages below:

Red Stage AnimeJapan 2024 Line-up: Date: March 23, 2024 Timings (Jst)Event NameMembers attending09:15 – 09:50Suicide Squad ISEKAIAnna Nagase, Yuuichirou Umehara, Reigo Yamaguchi, Jun Fukuyama and more10:25 – 11:00Mushoku Tensei: Jobless ReincarnationYumi Uchiyama, Tomokazu Sugita, Ai Kayano, Yuuki Takada, Yuiko Ohara11:35 – 12:10i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!

I'm in Love With the Villainess has dropped a set of preview visuals from Episode 1.

As detailed by Anime Corner, the anime's official site recently posted new images that showcase the amusing romantic dynamic between series leads Rae Taylor and Claire Francois. Earlier this month, the studio also revealed a new promotional video for Villainess highlighting the series' theme songs, Raise Y/Our Hands and Optimum Combination. The anime, which adapts Inori and Hanagata's popular light novel series of the same name, is scheduled to premiere on Oct. 2. Crunchyroll will simulcast the series for viewers outside of Japan.

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Hideaki Oba (Yowamushi Pedal) is sitting in the director's seat for I'm in Love With the Villainess. Ayumu Hisao is in charge of both the Script and Series Composition. Kiyotaka Yachi serves as the series' Art Director. Toshimitsu Kobayashi (Tokyo...

While romance-focused isekai anime are some of the most popular types of "other world" fantasies, isekai showcasing positive LGBT+ themes still remain few and far between. However, the upcoming anime I'm in Love With The Villainess is looking to help correct the trend with an interesting and thoroughly enjoyable story that's sure to be a hit with fans.

I'm in Love With the Villainess is one of the most anticipated anime of the year. Scheduled to premiere on October 2, 2023, in Japan, the official I'm in Love With the Villainess website recently dropped a brand-new Pv promoting the series. The trailer gives fans a detailed look at the anime adaptation of the light novel.

If that wasn't enough, the Pv teases short segments from the anime's opening and ending songs. The opening theme song, Raise Y/Our Hands!!, and ending theme song Optimum Combination are performed by the anime's main cast members Yu Serizawa,...

Platinum Vision has revealed a new promo for the Girl's Love anime, I'm in Love With the Villainess.

As detailed by Anime News Network, the anime's official website recently unveiled the promotional video, which highlights the infatuation of the series' protagonist Rae Taylor for her love interest, Claire Francois. This promo also features the show's two main theme songs, "Raise Y/Our Hands!" (Op) and "O.C.-Optimum Combination (Ed), which are performed by lead actors Karin Nanami (Claire) and Yu Serizawa (Rae). The series is scheduled to start broadcasting on Tokyo Mx on Oct. 2, 12:30 a.m. Jst. Earlier this year, Crunchyroll acquired the streaming rights to I'm in Love With the Villainess for all territories except Asia.

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Hideaki Oba is sitting in the director's seat for I'm in Love With the Villainess. Ayumu Hisao is in charge of both the script and series composition.

Zenless Zone Zero, an upcoming action RPG, shares similarities with Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, including regular updates for new playable characters. The game features a character called the Proxy who explores Hollows, rifts between dimensions that contain enemies called Ethereals. Specific characters like Anby Demara, Nicole Demara, Billy Kid, and more have been revealed with their names, voice actors, and faction affiliations. More characters are expected to be revealed prior to the game's launch.

Zenless Zone Zero is an upcoming action RPG from HoYoverse, the developers behind the massively popular Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. From what's been shown of Zzz so far, it looks like the game will have a lot in common with Genshin Impact - this includes a roster of playable characters that will be introduced through regular updates. The first Zenless Zone Zero trailer showed off a lot of characters, but many of...

There’s never a dull moment in this animation from Shigeyoshi Tsukahara, which mixes a detective story with an exuberant tale of a city’s mysterious underbelly all presented with steampunk verve. Imagination is at play to such an extent that Tsukahara struggles to contain all of the various moving parts, which also feature flashbacks, within an hour-long running time but the end result is never less than enjoyable even if it is unruly.

The story centres on a detective named Sotaro (Hakuzan Kanda). Business is slow for him and money tight, even though he has just located a missing parrot, because the client who hired him has disappeared, meaning he can’t pay his young informant Saki. When a journalist tells Sotaro about a mysterious string of tram disappearances, he enlists the help of Saki (Yū Serizawa) to go into the subterranean maze of railway tunnels beneath the city to look for clues.

Fans of the Gl light novel series I'm in Love With the Villainess will be treated to a new spinoff manga this summer.

As detailed on Anime News Network, Comic Yuri Hime magazine recently announced that the popular light novel series would receive a four-chapter spinoff manga drawn by the artist tsuke. This comedy series, Maid's Kitchen, follows protagonist Rae and her friend Lene as they work together to prepare sweets for Rae's love interest, Claire Francois. Comic Yuri Hime magazine will publish the manga's debut chapter on June 16.

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I'm In Love With the Villainess' Publishing History

Written by Inori and illustrated by Hanagata, I'm In Love With the Villainess launched on the self-publishing platform, Shosetsuka ni Naro in January 2018. Aichu Publishing picked up the series in February 2019 and published the volumes digitally under its Gl Bunko imprint. The story revolves around an office worker named Rei Oohashi,...