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The upcoming TV anime adaptation of Sakae Saito's post-apocalyptic slice-of-life manga Touring After the Apocalypse is set to premiere in Japan in October 2025. The anime live-streamed a "departure ceremony" special program on May 27, and the anime's two lead voice cast members — Konomi Itagaki (Youko) and Miyu Tomita (Airi) — revealed the news during the stream. The anime adaptation project was announced in February 2025 . Touring After the Apocalyps e "Departure Ceremony" Live-Stream The official X (formerly Twitter) of the anime and the original manga author also announced the news. Related: Touring After the Apocalypse Anime Adaptation Announced Touring After the Apocalypse Anime Announcement Trailer The Touring After the Apocalypse manga written and illustrated by Sakae Saito ( Super Cub Rei spin-off) is serialized in Dengeki Maoh magazine since September 2020, with seven collected volumes released to date. Yen Press publishes an official English version and describes the story: All alone after the end of days,...

Aniplex has officially revealed that its previously teased mystery anime project is an adaptation of Sakae Saito’s Touring After The Apocalypse (Shumatsu Touring) manga.

The announcement was made on Feb 24, 2025, confirming that the anime series will debut this year, with animation production handled by Nexus.

The announcement confirms fan speculation, which had been brewing since Aniplex first shared a cryptic teaser on its official X account. The teaser featured a visual of two girls standing beside a motorcycle on the streets of Shibuya, fueling theories that the project was linked to Touring After The Apocalypse.

The series will star Konomi Inagaki as Youko and Miyu Tomita as Airi.

A Pv and visual for the anime were revealed to commemorate the announcement.

Touring After The Apocalypse is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Sakae Saito. It began serialization in Ascii Media Works’ seinen manga magazine Dengeki Maoh in...

Aniplex's previously teased "New Anime Announcement" video today revealed, with footage, that a series adaptation of slice-of-life adventure manga Touring After the Apocalypse is in the works at studio Nexus ( The Eminence in Shadow ) for a planned 2025 release. Konomi Inagaki (Idora in The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World ) and Miyu Tomita (Kiui in Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night ) star as Yoko and Airi, respectively, with the pair featuring in a promotional photoshoot together as part of the announcement. Inagaki and Tomita will also appear at the Aniplex booth at AnimeJapan 2025 for a stage event. Touring After the Apocalypse Anime Announcement Trailer Touring After the Apocalypse Teaser Visual Touring After the Apocalypse Cast Photos Related: Original TV Anime Apocalypse Hotel Premieres April 8 The Touring After the Apocalpyse manga is written and illustrated by Sakae Saito ( Super Cub Rei spin-off) and has been serialized in Dengeki Maoh...

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...

Couples define the romance animes they're in. Without a great couple, the series itself really doesn't matter. The best couples in romance anime add everything to their series, allowing worlds to be built around them and characters to shine through their interactions. The best part about couples in romance anime is the freedom they're given to be themselves. No two couples are identical, giving plenty of room for couples with unique dynamics, fun characteristics, and interesting relationships.

While each couple can have different ways they express themselves within their relationships, there is one key trait that a couple needs to be one of the best in romance anime. They need to have good chemistry with each other, and it can be shown in a lot of different ways. Kaguya and Shirogane from Kaguya-sama: Love is War have a different relationship than Hori and Miyamura from Horimiya, but each couple seems...

Five years after its initial anime release, Mappa's popular Dorohedoro series has confirmed the release window for Season 2 with a new official visual and staff announcement.

Via the official website, the popular dark fantasy anime series Dorohedoro will return in 2025. "It has been five years since the TV anime Dorohedoro was broadcast on Jan. 12, 2020!" the new update reads. "To commemorate the fifth anniversary of the broadcast, the second teaser visual for the sequel series has been released!" The visual below showcases colorful storyboards and confirms that both director Yuichiro Hayashi and anime studio Mappa will be returning for the Dorohedoro sequel. Readers can check out the image and more information below.

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Dandadan manga editor Shihei Lin, also known for editing other major Shonen Jump franchises such as Spy x Family and Chainsaw Man, has revealed that Science Saru's anime series adaptation was even better than anticipated.

Shonen Jump+ editor Shihei Lin looked back on 2024 in a recent X (formerly Twitter) post. The year saw numerous anime developments concerning titles that he personally oversaw; Look Back premiered in theaters to rave reviews, Spy x Family announced a third season, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc premieres in 2025 and notably, Dandadan Season 1 enjoyed massive success. On Dandadan, Lin said, "TV anime Dandadan, which began airing in October after careful and detailed discussions, has also achieved the number one spot on many streaming sites globally ✨. We are also grateful for the large number of reprints of the original comics. It has exceeded the production team's expectations, and we are very happy that people all over the world have enjoyed it.

Anime based on video games come in all shapes and forms and their versatility to blend into various genres is what makes them easy to recommend to both long-time anime fans and for new viewers who want to ease their way into anime. Anime based on video games can range from a wholesome slice-of-life story to an action-driven deadly game of life and death.

Whether a viewer is looking for a game-centric anime that has a cute romance plot or one filled with epic battles and tense scenes, there are plenty to choose from that will keep viewers busy for months. Each video game anime has its own unique twist to it, since each game has its own set of rules and gameplay.

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The major success of Science Saru's Dandadan anime series has caused the original source material to soar to new readership heights; Shonen Jump's original and ongoing Dandadan has now doubled in manga circulation copies relative to its pre-anime total as it draws in numerous new franchise fans.

Via Mantan Web, it was revealed at Jump Festa 2025 that Yukinobu Tatsu's popular Dandadan manga series had surpassed eight million copies in circulation. The event, hosted on Dec. 21, came barely over a day after Season 1's finale. With Dandadan surpassing four million copies in circulation in October, it marks a doubling in sales since the anime's premiere.

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Anime transformations are a staple of the genre. They're one of the best ways of signaling that a character has undergone a physical, mental, or spiritual transformation, telling the audience that a whole new version of them is set to hit the scene. Some of the best transformations are power-ups, giving a character the strength they need to take down an otherwise unbeatable enemy. While there has been hundreds of anime transformations over the years, only some of them are good enough to change the entire industry.

Some series, like Dragon Ball Z, are known for their transformations. Dbz has dozens of different forms and power boosts, but that doesn't necessarily make them good enough to change the industry at large. Only a few transformations in anime are so powerful that they've changed the way people look at transformations as a whole.

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Tears were shed, jaws were dropped, and minds were blown in 2024’s outstanding year of anime. Whether it was the returning anime giants or fantastical original stories, the anime community had their hands full this year. Several anime series that left an impression on the audience also offered them unforgettable moments laced with shocking revelations or much-awaited confrontations.

It’s safe to say that there came moments in 2024 in which fans were forced to hold on to their hearts or couldn’t stop replaying that mind-boggling moment over and over again. Whether it was Demon Slayer’s explosive finale or Dandadan’s chaotic entry onto the anime scene, 2024 has been a rollercoaster ride filled to the brim with edge-of-the-seat action-packed moments and some serious tearjerkers.

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Science Saru's Dandadan has surprised fans with the debut trailer release for the anime's upcoming Season 2, revealing Jiji's stunning transformation ahead of its already highly anticipated premiere in July 2025.

Via X (formerly Twitter), Dandadan Season 2's first trailer was revealed at Jump Festa, immediately teasing the continuation from Season 1. The trailer features Dandadan's mysterious, ominous and regular comedic yet unsettling enemies. It ends with Jiji taking on a new form, now joining Momo, Okarun and Aira as supernatural power users. Abel Gongora, who was a key animator in Dandadan Season 1's iconic opening, as well as being in charge of its storyboard, direction, background art, assembly, editing and post-processing, was announced as the new co-director alongside Season 1's Fuga Yamashiro. Readers can check out the new trailer below.

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Crunchyroll reportedly pressed the brakes on promoting Science Saru's Dandadan, based on the Shonen Jump manga of the same name, which nonetheless went on to become one of the biggest anime series of 2024 for both fans and critics.

Cecilia D'Anastasio and Takashi Mochizuki's new report at Bloomberg gave major insight into the testimonies of 18 current and former Crunchyroll staff, revealing tensions between Crunchyroll and Funimation employees, disillusionment with management, layoff concerns, struggling ability to compete with other licensees, and tense relationships with licensors like Toei Animation, Shogakukan, Shueisha and Kodansha. Notably, for Dandadan fans, this tense relationship extends to one of Dandadan's licensors and production companies, Toho. Despite being one of the year's most anticipated titles, new testimony reveals that Crunchyroll's senior vice president, Markus Gerdemann, reportedly explicitly instructed staff to hold back on Dandadan's promotion.

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Easily one of the year's most acclaimed anime series, Dandadan has given fans a treat hot on the heels of the conclusion of the first season. Season 2 of the Shonen Jump smash-hit adaptation has now been announced for 2025, alongside a stunning new visual.

Via a press release, Crunchyroll's popular Dandadan anime will return for a second season in July 2025. Season 2 will follow the first season's massive cliffhanger, sparking widespread fan reaction on social media. The upcoming battle between Momo, Okarun, Jiji and Turbo Granny versus Evil Eye was captured in a stunning new visual, featuring tension, unease, classical composers and even a small kaiju. Readers can check out the Dandadan Season 2 announcement visual below.

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Smash-hit series Dandadan is the latest anime franchise to partner with the globally popular clothing brand Uniqlo, which has revealed a brand-new collection of character-inspired t-shirts slated for release this coming February.

Uniqlo revealed its new collaboration with the ongoing Dandadan series for a new range of graphic T-shirts in Japan inspired by its characters. The Dandadan Ut collection features four T-shirts, sized from Xs to 4Xl, all costing 1,500 yen (around US$9). They're scheduled for release in late February; readers can check out the images, teaser trailers and more information below.

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Love stories are foundational to anime, which is why it's no surprise that the best romance anime are also some of the best anime period. Whether it be understated and adult or loud and juvenile, romance anime are endlessly compelling and have a massive fan base for good reason. Even fans of straight-up action shonen series might want to give romance anime a try given how many solid series there are.

One advantage romance anime have over their more action-oriented counterparts is that a focus on characters is an absolute requirement. While a sci-fi or fantasy series might be able to get away with a forgettable cast of characters, a love story needs to pay extra attention to its characters or else the story will fall apart. It's this focus on characters connecting and growing together that end up defining the very best romance anime series.

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

In their adventures, anime characters rely on many extraordinary abilities to come out on top during their trials and tribulations. Some hone their combat skills, others rely on supernatural abilities and divine powers, while the more cunning heroes use intelligence to outwit their opponents. However, there’s one factor that, if it is on the character’s side, can be mightier than any other ability or skill - luck.

Those favored by fortune can easily succeed against impossible odds, survive in the most dire life-or-death situations, and triumph when the whole world turns on them. In most cases, luck is an unquantifiable and fickle force one can’t reliably bargain on. Yet, some anime characters are blessed with such outstanding good fortune that it can almost be considered a superpower - and, sometimes, it actually is. The most advantageous characters in anime don’t have to fear anything as long...

The Japanese-language voice actor for Solo Leveling's Cha Hae-in, Reina Ueda, has revealed more about what viewers can anticipate from her character during the anime's upcoming Season 2, teasing a less "composed" look than what viewers have likely come to expect.

Via Animate Times, anime voice actors Taito Ban (Sung Jinwoo), Reina Ueda (Cha Hae-in), Miyu Tomita (Han Song-Yi) and Chikahiro Kobayashi (Kim Chul) attended a Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- event where they gave some insights into Season 2. Notably, Ueda revealed that her character "has an impressively composed demeanor that seems almost inhuman. I think that in Season 2, we'll be able to see a side of Hae-in that isn't so composed, but has a higher heart rate. In expressing the expressions and inner thoughts that weren't seen in Season 1, it was actually very difficult to be conscious of not making too many changes, while still showing a different side of her."

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A brand-new trailer and key visual released for the Ameku M.D. Doctor Detective anime today revealed that the medical mystery series will air on Japanese television from January 1, 2025 at 24:00 Jst (effectively January 2 at 0:00). Crunchyroll will simulcast the anime as it airs. The trailer also highlights the series' opening and ending songs, "Scope" by Aimer ( Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf OP2) and "will be fine feat. Anly" by Gospellers, respectively. Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Trailer #2 Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Key Visual Related: Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective TV Anime Streams on Crunchyroll in January 2025 Based on the novels by Mikito Chinen and Noizi Ito, Kazuya Iwata ( 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy ) directs Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective at studio project No.9, with series composition by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries...

Science Saru's wholesome occult rom-com Dandadan continues to impress millions of global viewers. Netflix's latest TV rankings reveal an extremely consistent performance for the series compared to other Fall 2024 anime, including one of the biggest Shonen Jump IPs of all time.

Dandadan's impressive run continues on Netflix's Top 10, ranking fourth globally with 9.3 million hours viewed this week. When divided by its 2-hour and 53-minute runtime, this amounts to 3.2 million views. This marks Dandadan's sixth week in the rankings, and notably, it's the only anime series left standing after Dragon Ball Daima and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Training Arc bowed out after placing 8th and 10th last week. Ranma 1/2 also spent three weeks in the top 10, last appearing in late October.

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The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World , an upcoming TV anime based on the isekai fantasy manga, has revealed a treasure trove of new information, including a new trailer, a new piece of key art, the opening theme song performer, and additional cast members for the show. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in January 2025. The new cast members include: Primura voiced by Kaede Hondo (Vegapunk Atlas in One Piece ) Primura character art Anemone voiced by Misaki Kuno (Plum in Kinokoinu: Mushroom Pup ) Anemone character art Myarey voiced by Miyu Tomita (Elsa in Sasaki and Peeps ) Myarey character art Nyamena voiced by Yu Kobayashi (Gaydle in Quality Assurance in Another World ) Nyamena character art Asaka performs the opening theme song for the series, which is entitled “Give & Take”. Based on the original light novel series written by Hifumi Asakura and illustrated by Yamakawa, Square Enix...

Four Solo Leveling characters have received new looks for A-1 Pictures' upcoming Season 2 anime, with reveals for main protagonist Sung Jinwoo, fan-favorite Cha Hae-in and more.

Via Solo Leveling's official X (formerly Twitter) account, Season 2 "-Arise from the Shadow-" debuted four new character visuals, spotlighting the sword-wielding Cha Hae-in, beast-transforming Baek Yoonho and fire-wielding Choi Jong-in, along with main character Sung Jinwoo, who appears ready to call on his shadow army. Readers can check out the images and more information below.

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Netflix's Dan Da Dan has become an instant hit within a handful of episodes and now the series also officially has the most streamed opening theme of the season, with the highest ranking on Oricon. Besides its wacky yet entertaining story and stunning visuals by Science Saru, Dan Da Dan's catchy opening theme, "Otonoke" by Creepy Nuts, has been making waves since its release and has now become the artist's second massive hit.

According to a post by Oricon, Dan Da Dan's opening theme, "Otonoke" was ranked #1 both in Oricon's Weekly Digital Single Ranking and Weekly Streaming Ranking with nine thousand weekly downloads and 9.6 million weekly streams. The song has become Creepy Nuts' second single to achieve a double digital crown this year since Mashle's "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" back in February 2024.

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Premium Bandai has announced the release of a very fashionable collaboration with the creators of the famous Ma-1 bomber jacket. Themed after the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury anime series, these jackets ensure that Suletta and Miorine can pilot their mobile suits in style.

Anyone following fashion trends over the past few years will have almost certainly witnessed the explosion of popularity of the bomber jacket -- specifically, the Ma-1 manufactured by Alpha Industries. What started as a tough and warm piece of clothing designed for U.S. Air Force pilots has woven itself into popular culture and counterculture for the past 70 years, at times even used as a subtle nod to queerness in certain spaces. The design also inspired creatives such as Jean-Paul Gaultier and Helmut Lang, but it has more recently become a sartorial closet staple.

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Welcome, readers, to Late to the Party , a column that's right on time when it comes to catching up on anime everyone's already watched. This column addresses a universal truth in regard to being an anime fan: an anime backlog is quite the powerful beast. Many of us have one, where we amass more and more content we have designated in the "planning to watch" category. How and why it takes so long to actually address this task varies from person to person, but the gratification of finally allocating the time is really quite splendid. Related: Why Did It Take Me So Long to Watch Buddy Daddies? Occasionally, it’s by watching a classic anime from yesteryear that you’ve had your eye on for quite some time. In other instances, it’s a more recent premiere that just slipped by. This October, I have been overly spooked by all the anticipation for Halloween.

The official website for the Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture anime series has posted a trailer for its final fourth chapter. Additionally, stage greeting events for the fourth chapter is set to be held at the Shinjuku Wald 9 theater and the Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro theater in Tokyo on August 3, 2024. Kohei Amasaki (Rozé), Makoto Furukawa (Ash), Reina Ueda (Sakuya), Hiroki Yasumoto (Nolan), Miyu Tomita (Haruka), and director Yoshimitsu Ohashi will take the stage. Tickets will be available for pre-sale from July 20 to 30. Bonus items for theatergoers are also announced as follows: 1st week : Visual sheets drawn by the main staff 2nd week: "Code Geass" series collab mini colored papers 3rd week: Newly drawn stickers 4th week: "Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture" Takahiro Kimura Design Works Related: Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Anime Ending Theme Music Video Streamed Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture is...

We're just a couple days away from the return of the Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World anime, and we have everything you need to know to return to the battlefield. The Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 release date has been officially locked in for Crunchyroll, so look for the stream to kick off on July 10 at 7:30 a.m. Pt . In this article: Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 premieres on July 10, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis Related: Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World...

Voice actor Miyu Tomita 's second full album "Violet Bullet" is set to release on August 28, 2024, Tomita's record company Nippon Columbia announced on June 26 . Tomita's first album "Prologue" was released three years ago in June 2021. While playing many characters, such as Gabriel White Tenma in Gabriel DropOut (2017) and Karane Inda in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (2023), Tomita made her solo singer debut in November 2019, releasing five CD singles, one digital single, one full album, and one mini-album to date. "Violet Bullet" will include seven new songs, as well as the title tracks from her recent three CD singles — "OveR," "Silent Beat," and "Paradoxes." The album's lead track, "Ever Changing Violet," is written by the same team who worked on her debut song "Present Moment," with lyrics by Mayumi Kaneko and music by Shuhei Mutsuki. Tomita also wrote the lyrics for one of the new songs,...

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You season 2 will premiere in January 2025. A new teaser visual was revealed with the announcement alongside voice actors for the new girlfriends. The comedic writing and direction of season 1 guarantees season 2 to be just as big a hit.

As divisive as harem anime might be, one of Crunchyrolls most recent examples of the genre, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, was nothing but a major hit. Fans and critics alike praised it for its writing and direction, and the confirmation of it receiving a second season was met with nothing but excitement.

100 Girlfriends is one of the best anime to come to Crunchyroll in recent years, and theres finally a confirmed release window for season 2. While a specific date hasnt been revealed yet, according to the animes X account, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You...

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Netflix's latest anime film, My Oni Girl, has finally premiered, introducing Hiiragi Yatsuse and Tsumugi to the audience as they grapple with their inner struggles while saving the hidden world of Oni from the snow gods. As the plot unfolds, do Hiiragi and Tsumugi end up together in My Oni Girl?

My Oni Girl is a supernatural anime film directed by Tomotaka Shibayama, led by seasoned voice actors like Kensho Ono (Tetsuya Kuroko in Kuroko's Basketball) as Hiiragi and Miyu Tomita (Mickbell in Delicious in Dungeon) as Tsumugi.

Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers from the My Oni Girl anime film, so proceed with caution.

Do Hiiragi and Tsumugi Like Each Other in My Oni Girl?

Hiiragi and Tsumugi are good friends who have found strength in each other to deal with their personal issues with their families and themselves.

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Following the success of anime shows like The Seven Deadly Sins and My Happy Marriage, Netflix is producing an original anime film. Titled My Oni Girl, the fantasy film signifies the importance of expressing one’s emotions, showcasing how repressing those can turn a human into an oni, a mythical demon.

This beautiful message is given in the movie through the story of a people-pleaser boy and a carefree demon girl. If the plot sounds exciting, here is everything you should know about My Oni Girl.

When will My Oni Girl be Released on Netflix?

My Oni Girl will be available to stream globally on Netflix on Friday, May 24th. Meanwhile, the film will debut in Japanese theaters simultaneously. The movie has a runtime of 112 minutes. My Oni Girl can only be watched with an active Netflix subscription, which costs $6.99 monthly with a standard ad-supported plan.

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As we have reported earlier, the upcoming anime film My Oni Girl by Studio Colorido will be the newest addition to the “Netflix anime” label. This fantasy romance movie will premiere, as we have confirmed earlier, on May 24, 2024, less than a month from now, and while Netflix has already revealed a lot of information about the movie, we can now confirm that an official, proper trailer for the movie has been released, alongside a new visual.

As you might remember, the movie was announced back in 2022, but while we knew it was in the works, it wasn’t until March 2024 that more precise information was released by Netflix. This is when the earlier teaser trailer was revealed, which also confirmed the release date and some production details.

Now, less than a month before the official release on the streaming platform, we have the official trailer, which we are, as always,...

Ahead of a May 24 debut in Japanese theaters and on Netflix worldwide, a new trailer released today for Studio Colorido's My Oni Girl previews the original anime film's theme song, "Truth in Lies" by Zutomayo (who also provides "Blues in the Closet" as an insert song), and shows Hiiragi and Tsumugi up against the world together. A new poster visual was also unveiled. Main Poster Visual Supporting cast members joining leads Kensho Ono and Miyu Tomita include Shintaro Asanuma, Aya Yamane, Tomoko Shiota, Shiro Saito, Mio Tanaka, Satsuki Yukino, Shozo Sasaki, Noriko Hidaka, Satoshi Mikami and Hisako Kyoda. Related: Studio Colorido Announces Original Anime Film My Oni Girl for May 2024 Release Tomotaka Shibayama ( A Whisker Away ) helms the film as director and co-screenwriter with Yuki Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ) at Studio Colorido, alongside character designer Masafumi Yokota ( Shine on! Bakumatsu Bad Boys ) and music composer Nami Kubota ( The Stranger by the Shore...

As previously reported , voice actor Miyu Tomita (female Matsuri Kazamai in Ayakashi Triangle ) is scheduled to release her fifth CD single "Paradoxes" from Nippon Columbia on April 17, 2024. Prior to the CD release, the title tune was released on streaming services on April 10, and her official YouTube channel posted the song's music video simultaneously. "Paradoxes" is now featured as the opening theme for Date A Live V , the latest fifth season of the TV anime Date A Live . Her previous fourth CD single song "OveR" was used as the opening theme for the anime's fourth season in 2022. In the music video for the epic rock ballad, Tomita wears an outfit based on a pure white one-piece dress, creating a sense of unreality. Miyu Tomita "Paradoxes" music video Related: Voice Actor Miyu Tomita to Release 5th CD Single "Paradoxes" in April First press limited edition CD jacket Regular edition Related: Date A...

Gods' Games We Play , an upcoming TV anime based on the fantasy adventure light novel series, has published a new teaser trailer previewing the first episode with narration by the Mysterious Beautiful Girl (voiced by Miyu Tomita). The series begins broadcasting in Japan on April 1, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup . The original Gods' Games We Play light novels are written by Kei Sazane, illustrated by Toiro Tomose and published in Japan by Media Factory under their Mf Bunko J imprint. An English language version is also available from Yen Press. Tatsuya Shiraishi directs the TV anime at animation studio Liden Films. Ntl provides the series composition and scripts, Yoshihiro Watanabe (of Frontier One), and Gin (Busted Rose) provides the music. Gods' Games We Play key visual Related: Gods' Games We Play Anime New Trailer Previews Hina Tachibana's Ending Theme...

Ahead of an April 6 premiere in Japan, the upcoming original anime Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night released a third character trailer introducing Kiwi Watase, Mahiru's childhood friend and self-proclaimed "strongest" VTuber voiced by Miyu Tomita. Related: Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night TV Anime Lights up in New Trailer Revealing More Cast, Theme Songs With an original story by Jelee and character drafts by popman3580, Ryohei Takeshita ( Eromanga Sensei ) directs Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night at studio Doga Kobo, with scripts by Yuki Yaku ( Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki author) and character designs adapted for animation by Junichiro Taniguchi ( Sing "Yesterday" For Me ). Hidive is slated to stream the series as it airs and describes the story: Four young women—an artist who quit drawing, a retired idol wishing to prove her worth, a hotheaded V-tuber, and a mysterious composer—band together on the late-night streets of Shibuya to...

King Amusement Creative's official YouTube channel has started streaming a character Pv for Mahiru Kouzuki, one of the protagonists in the upcoming spring 2024 TV anime Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night . Mahiru Kouzuki, voiced by Miku Ito (Miku Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets ), is introduced as: She is a mass-produced type high school girl who tries to avoid conflicts and troubles. She tends to be overly sensitive, and while she is able to relate to people with all her heart, she is easily hurt by even the smallest things. In her childhood, she was active as an illustrator named "Yoru Mitsuki," but was forced to suspend her activities due to a certain incident. Because of that, she has been traumatized by being special and has spent her days trying to be as normal as possible. However, an encounter with Kano triggers her daily life to become special again. Doga Kobo...

A second season has been announced for Tales of Wedding Rings , an ongoing TV anime adaptation based on the romantic fantasy manga of the same name. In addition to the announcement visual (below), it has also been revealed that voice actor Miyu Tomita is joining the cast in the role of Morion . The release date for the second season has not yet been revealed. Crunchyroll currently streams the first season. The original Tales of Wedding Rings manga by Maybe is published in Japan by Square Enix in their Monthly Big Gangan seinen manga magazine, and an English language version is available from Yen Press. Takashi Naoya directs the TV anime at animation studio Staple Entertainment, Deko Akao provides the series composition, Saori Nakashiki provides the character designs, and Satoshi Hono provides the music. Tales of Wedding Rings Season 2 announcement visual Related: Tales of Wedding Rings English Dub Reveals Cast and Crew,...

After a short delay last year , Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World season two will finally premiere in July 2024, the series announced today at AnimeJapan 2024. The announcement came alongside the release of the creditless ending video for the second season featuring "Para Bellum" by Sizuk as well as the reveal of two additional cast members. Joining Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World in its second season are: Johaim  voiced by Junya Enoki Mei  voiced by Miyu Tomita Related: Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 Anime Announces Theme Song Performers The original  Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World  light novels are penned by Kei Sazane, with Ao Nekonabe drawing the original illustrations. Season two is directed by Yui Inaba at Studio Palette x Silver Link. with Studio Palette credited for series composition and Kaori Yoshikawa for character design.

Kadokawa released a brand new trailer for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Gods’ Games We Play today, following the special stage event held at AnimeJapan 2024. The new trailer features the ending theme “I’m Game!” performed by voice actor Hina Tachibana, as well as announcing that Miyu Tomita will join the cast as a Mysterious Beautiful Girl. Mysterious Beautiful Girl character visual Related: Gods' Games We Play Anime Introduces Pearl Diamond in New Heroine x Game Visual Based on the light novels by Kei Sazane and Toiro Tomose, Gods' Games We Play is being directed by Tatsuya Shiraishi at studio Liden Films, with series composition by Ntl, character designs by Yoshihiro Watanabe ( Haganai ) and music by Gin. Crunchyroll will stream the series in the upcoming spring 2024 anime season starting April 1. Yen Press, which publishes the light novels' official English version , describes the first volume as such: In their (overabundance of) free time,...

The following contains spoilers for Solo Leveling Episode 10, "What Is This, a Picnic?," now streaming on Crunchyroll.

Solo Leveling is reaching its home stretch -- and like its protagonist Jin-woo Sung, it has turned into a favorite of both viewers well-versed in the webtoon and those who are new to its world. As the penultimate episode of Season 1 begins, Jin-woo is still a lowly E-ranked Hunter... and he wants to stay that way. But his prowess says otherwise, and prying eyes are starting to take notice, which brings more trouble than he could possibly manage.

Solo Leveling Episode 10 examines how far Jin-woo has come in his journey, because his exploits have started turning the heads of powerful Hunters and Guilds. Directed by Takashi Sakuma, storyboarded by Koki Onoue, and scripted by Yoshikazu Tominaga, the episode titled "What Is This, a Picnic?" shows how normal dungeons have become a walk in...

While anime is certainly not Netflix’s most important asset, the popular streaming service is one of the major players in the anime market, with many shows available for streaming, but also many shows that are part of Netflix’s own production slate. The anime film My Oni Girl by Studio Colorido is the latest addition to the “Netflix anime” label and we are excited to finally have more information about this promising new anime film.

The movie was announced back in 2022, but while we knew it was in the works, it wasn’t until March 2024 that more precise information was released, as Netflix finally released the first official trailer for the movie, which you can check out below:

The series finally reveals the splendor of Studio Colorido’s work, giving us a glimpse of what we can expect of the movie. The movie will follow high schooler Hiiragi Yatsuse,...

Studio Colorido, best known for producing A Whisker Away , Pokémon: Twilight Wings and Burn The Witch , announced today that their fourth full-length anime feature, My Oni Girl , will release in Japanese theaters and on Netflix worldwide from May 24, 2024. A teaser trailer and visual were also revealed, along with main cast and staff. As previewed below, the film stars Kensho Ono as Hiiragi Yatsuse and Miyu Tomita as Tsumugi. Teaser Visual Related: A Whisker Away’s Co-Director on Finding Real-Life Locations for the Feline Feature Tomotaka Shibayama ( A Whisker Away ) helms the film as director and co-screenwriter with Yuki Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), alongside these staff members at Studio Colorido: Character Designer: Masafumi Yokota ( Shine on! Bakumatsu Bad Boys ) Assistant Character Designer: Sunao Chikaoka Color Designer: Miho Tanaka Art Director: Kunihiko Inaba CG Director: Tsukasa Saito Director of Photography: Satoshi Machida Editor: Ryota Kinami Music Composer: Nami Kubota ( The Stranger by the Shore...

Few anime subgenres are as distinctively niche as harem anime, where seemingly everyone is in love with the show's protagonist. Traditionally, this has been a young man surrounded by beautiful women, as in Tenchi Muyo!, but "reverse harems" like Ouran High School Host Club are some of the most popular examples of the subgenre.

While harem anime isn't for everyone, many shows transcend the limitations associated with this subgenre. It's possible to tell a complex, funny love story without relying on sexist tropes. The best harem series have plenty to offer their fans.

Updated by Sage Ashford on February 27th, 2024: This list has been updated to add even more information about some of the best harem anime of all time, and more great harem series.

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Japanese record company Nippon Columbia has announced that voice actor Miyu Tomita's (female Matsuri Kazamai in Ayakashi Triangle ) fifth CD single "Paradoxes" is set to release on April 17, 2024. It will be her first CD release in a year and a half since her concept mini album "Fizzy Night" in November 2022. As reported , the song will be featured as the opening theme for the forthcoming fifth season of the TV anime Date A Live . Her previous fourth CD single song "OveR" was used as the opening theme for the anime's fourth season in 2022. In video message posted on her official YouTube channel, she said, "Following the fourth season, I'll be in charge of the opening theme for the fifth season of the TV anime Date A Live , which will start airing in April 2024. Hooray! The title of the song is 'Paradoxes.' To tell the truth, I recorded this song over a year ago.

It has been a few years coming but today Kadokawa finally revealed that the fifth season of the popular long-running harem sci-fi anime series Date A Live will be premiering in April 2024 ! Alongside the news, the series got its first main trailer, a brand new key visual, a Spirits character visual for the new character Mio Takamiya and details of the opening and ending theme. Date A Live IV opening singer Miyu Tomita will be returning to the franchise for Date A Live V ’s opening theme tune “Paradoxes” with voice acting singing unit sweet Arms, who all have roles in the series, also returning to sing the ending theme song “Hitohira.” Mio Takamiya Spirit character visual Related: Harem Hijinks Await in Date A Live V TV Anime Trailer The original Date A Live light novels are written by Koushi Tachibana, illustrated by Tsunako, and published in Japan by Kadokawa under their Fantasia Bunko imprint.

Delicious in Dungeon anime will be released internationally on Netflix on January 4, 2024, simultaneously with the Japanese release. Studio Trigger is handling the production, promising high-quality animation and faithfulness to the manga's art style. The new trailer reveals the credits song and introduces the voice actors of Kabru's adventuring party, providing new insights into the secondary cast.

The upcoming anime adaptation of Delicious in Dungeon revealed its international release date on Netflix. The news broke with the latest trailer uploaded online, which gave further production details. International audiences can expect to dive right into the anime almost as soon as 2024 begins, on January 4, at the same time as Japanese audiences.

Delicious in Dungeon is hotly anticipated for several reasons. Besides providing a comedic twist to the fantasy genre, Studio Trigger is handling production, providing high-quality animation while remaining faithful to the manga's art style, as can be seen in the...

My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered unveiled the first full trailer for its upcoming anime adaptation.

The promotional video gives viewers a preview of the world of My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, an upcoming comedy isekai anime series based on the popular light novel of the same name. The video additionally welcomes several additional voice actors into the show's cast. This includes Rina Sato, who is set to voice one of the earliest main antagonists of My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, Sage Lain. Joining her are Hiro Shimono, Yoshiki Murakami and Lynn, who are portraying Daimon Hanakawa, Yuki Tachibana and Asaka Takatoi, respectively.

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The series' production will be handled by animation studio Okuruto Noboru Inc., with Masakazu Hishida handling directing and scriptwriting. Artist Sayuri Sakimoto is in charge of the adaptation's character designs. Hanae Nakamura is...

Anime NYC is shaping up to be a huge event, letting its wide range of premieres speak for itself next month.

Via Ann, anime streamer Hidive announced that My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me! will premiere in Anime NYC's Javits Center Panel Room 2 on Nov. 17 from 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Est). The anime adapts the popular isekai light novel of the same name and attracted attention when it released a teaser earlier in August. In the teaser, fans saw the continuation of the classic "classroom isekai" trope where the main character, Yogiri Takatou, finds himself and his whole class transported to a new world.

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Already announced for the cast are popular voice actors Miyu Tomita who voices Tomochika Dannoura, Koki Uchiyama who voices Takatou,...