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The upcoming TV anime Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru (literally translated to "Potions saves my life") announced its two main voice cast members today. Kaede Hondo (Sakura Minamoto in Zombie Land Saga ) voices the protagonist, Kaede, a high school girl summoned to another world. Message from Kaede Hondo: I am Kaede Hondo, and I am in charge of the voice of Kaede-chan! I was overwhelmed by the amount of lines Kaede had to say during the voice recording. I tried my best to keep up! On the other hand, the tempo of the lines and monologues was good, and it was easy to watch, and I felt comfortable. I hope many people will enjoy this work. I would appreciate your support! Meanwhile, Takeo Otsuka voices Asuru, a dragon hunter. Message from Takeo Otsuka: Like in an RPG, Kaede gradually gains new abilities and expands her range of actions, which I...

Grab your broomsticks ‘cause Yosuke Kaneda’s fantasy manga The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch announced tonight on the series’ social accounts that an anime adaptation is in production. The first details were revealed alongside the announcement, including a trailer, key visual, lead cast and staff members bringing the witchy romantic comedy to screens. The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch Anime Teaser Trailer and Visual The two leads for The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch anime are: Spica Virgo voiced by Kaede Hondo (Elaina in Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina ) Claude Sirius voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki (Mahito in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Spica Virgo character visual Claude Sirius character visual Related: Yoasobi Shares Witch Watch Anime Opening Song English Version Music Video Naomasa Tatsuwa ( The Island of Giant Insects ) is directing The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch at Lidenfilms.

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

Previously announced back in December 2024 , the upcoming science fiction / fantasy bishoujo figure series to TV anime adaptation Arcanadea revealed a “super teaser trailer” today and also confirmed that voice actor Kaede Hondo ( Yuna Amagami in Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister ) will reprise her role as Lumitea for the series. Arcanadea Super Teaser Trailer Related: Arcanadea TV Anime Unveils Teaser Art Shohei Chiba serves as the producer and series planner for the Arcanadea figure line while necömi provides the main character designs. The figure series debuted in December 2021 and has sold more than 300,000 units to date. No further details for the TV anime have been revealed at the time of this reporting. Source: Arcanadea on X (formerly Twitter)...

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

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

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

It's no secret that many modern anime started as light novels—but a new short anime project is pulling the two mediums closer together than ever! Light-novel Anime will present new stories in five-minute episodes, penned by big names from the world of light novels. Four brand-new titles are currently connected to the project: Shoshin Time Leap Story/Series Composition/Script: nigozyu ( The Detective Is Already Dead ) Character Design: tanu Director: Tomoyasu Murata Cast: Tomoyo Takayanagi, Shogo Sakata, Miyari Nemoto, Reiji Kawashima After being rejected by her classmate on the last Christmas of high school, a girl finds herself transported six months back in time. Femme Fatale Ikusei Keikaku Story/Series Composition: Natsu Hyuga ( The Apothecary Diaries ) Script: Ogyo Kawagishi Character Design: Kamoku Okeno Director: Kazuya Shiraishi, Masayuki Kitamura Cast: Daiki Yamashita, Yuya Hirose, Yusuke Shirai, Saho Shirasu, Satsumi Matsuda, Reina Kondo, Sayumi Suzushiro, Tatsumaru Tachibana When a girl's heart is broken by her ex-boyfriend,...

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

The upcoming spring 2025 TV anime The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom revealed a main trailer today during the stage event at AnimeJapan 2025. The anime is set to have a streaming premiere on April 2 , with the TV broadcast beginning on April 9 in Japan. Crunchyroll will stream the anime as it airs for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis and Indian subcontinent. The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom Anime Main Trailer Seven additional voice cast members were also announced, and include: Elsa Nautis voiced by Ikue Otani (Pikachu in the Pokémon series) Mammon voiced by Kenn (Judai Yuki in Yu-Gi-Oh! Gx ) Asmodeus voiced by Hiroki Tochi (Panther Lily in Fairy Tail ) Emily voiced by Natsumi Murakami (Ai Miyashita in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) Amanda voiced by...

Ahead of an April 9 premiere on Japanese television, a brand-new short trailer for The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom released today previews the fantasy romance series' ending song, "Sister" by Won. Furthermore, it was announced that a stage event will be held at AnimeJapan 2025 on Sunday, March 23 with cast members Kaede Hondo, Takuya Sato, Kohei Amasaki, Sora Tokui and Kazuyuki Okitsu in attendance. The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom Ending Song Short Trailer The anime's confirmed cast includes (character romanizations unconfirmed): Philia voiced by Yui Ishikawa (2B in NieR:Automata Ver1.1a ) Mia Adenauer voiced by Kaede Hondo (Yuna in Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister ) Oswald Parnacorta voiced by Takuya Sato (Dino in Delico's Nursery ) Julius Ziltonia voiced by Kohei Amasaki (Will in Wistoria: Wand and Sword ) Reyhart Parnacorta voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana (Yukari...

The official anime website and accounts for The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom today revealed an April 9, 2025 at 24:00 Jst premiere date (effectively January 10 at 0:00), main visual and new short trailer that previews the fantasy romance series' opening song, "Ai toka" by Riria. ( My Happy Marriage Op). The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom Main Visual The anime's confirmed cast includes (character romanizations unconfirmed): Philia voiced by Yui Ishikawa (2B in NieR:Automata Ver1.1a ) Mia Adenauer voiced by Kaede Hondo (Yuna in Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister ) Oswald Parnacorta voiced by Takuya Sato (Dino in Delico's Nursery ) Julius Ziltonia voiced by Kohei Amasaki (Will in Wistoria: Wand and Sword ) Reyhart Parnacorta voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana (Yukari in The Demon Prince of Momochi House ) Lina voiced by Sora Tokui (Akari in Jujutsu Kaisen...

Many anime fans enjoy watching shows for the action-packed scenarios series can come up with. However, sometimes, a fan craves something a little more peaceful, where the series can progress with no big fights or conflict. While arguments and combat have their place, sometimes an anime with zero action just feels better.

The anime come in all different varieties. Some feature singing idols rocking out to catchy pop songs. Others feature a slice-of-life telling a dramatic story that can touch one's heart. No matter what the circumstances are, sometimes it's better to have no action at all than too much action to stay engaged with a series.

Zombie Land Saga is Full of Friendship, Songs, & a Quest for Dreams Streaming on Crunchyroll

Zombie Land Saga is a zombie series unlike any other. Instead of craving human flesh, these zombie idols merely want to sing to revitalize the Saga prefecture. They...

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

Ahead of a planned April 2025 release, the official accounts for The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom today unveiled the fantasy romance anime's first key visual. It was also announced that a pre-screening of the first two episodes will be held at Toho Cinemas Ueno on February 8. The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom Key Visual The anime's confirmed cast is as follows (character romanizations unconfirmed): Philia voiced by Yui Ishikawa (2B in NieR:Automata Ver1.1a ) Mia Adenauer voiced by Kaede Hondo (Yuna in Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister ) Oswald Parnacorta voiced by Takuya Sato (Dino in Delico's Nursery ) Julius Ziltonia voiced by Kohei Amasaki (Will in Wistoria: Wand and Sword ) Reyhart Parnacorta voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana (Yukari in The Demon Prince of Momochi House ) Lina voiced by Sora Tokui (Akari in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Leonardo...

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

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

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

Kubō initially serialized the story online,...

Ahead of the anime's fourteenth episode broadcast on January 14 , the official accounts for Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister released a brand-new trailer that previews the incoming second cour and new opening song, "Pray Pray Pray" by the Amagami Sisters. Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister Cour 2 Trailer Related: Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister Anime Unveils Cour 2 Key Visual Based on the manga by Marcey Naito, Yujiro Abe ( Konosuba Season 3) directs Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister at studio Drive, with series composition by Yasuko Aoki ( The Demon Prince of Momochi House ), character designs by Haruko Iizuka ( Horimiya ) and music by Ryo Kawasaki ( Black Butler: Public School Arc ) and Tomoyuki Kono. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and describes the story: Uryu Kamihate is a high school student striving to enter Kyoto University’s medical school. After being raised at an orphanage, Uryu is taken in...

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

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

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

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

For fans of the first season, most of...

Plot twists are a necessary component of storytelling. These unexpected events assist in the story’s progression or contribute to the dynamic development of our favorite characters. In shojo anime, though, ingenious plot twists aren’t that common. Shojo anime are predictable enough that viewers can easily guess what will happen next. As a result, viewers mainly watch the series for the interesting characters rather than the romantic or slice-of-life storylines.

However, a handful of shojo plot twists have captivated audiences. These plot twists include unexpected love triangles or a sudden betrayal within a close-knit group of friends or family. Here are the best shojo anime plot twists that have entertained viewers for decades.

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The official website for the TV anime Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister confirmed today that the anime's second cour, starting with episode 14, is set to premiere in Japan on January 14, 2025. Ahead of the broadcast of the first cour's episode 13 in Japan on December 24, the information was also released in the space streaming on the anime's official X (formerly Twitter) . During the stream, the series further announced that a special New Year's program featuring the voice actors who portray the three Amagami sisters — Sumire Uesaka (Yae), Kaede Hondo (Yuna), and Shion Wakayama (Asahi) — will broadcast a week earlier on January 7. The opening for the second cour, titled "Pray Pray Pray," will be sung by the three sisters, who sang the ending theme for the first cour. Related: Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date The TV anime adaptation of Mercey Naito's Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister...

Ahead of a planned April 2025 release, the official accounts for The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom today revealed a character-focused trailer for the upcoming fantasy romance anime, featuring four new cast announcements (character romanizations unconfirmed): Reyhart Parnacorta voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana (Yukari in The Demon Prince of Momochi House ) Lina voiced by Sora Tokui (Akari in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Leonardo voiced by Ken Narita (Sesshomaru in InuYasha ) Himari voiced by Kanna Nakamura (Alicia in I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History ) Reyhart / Shinnosuke Tachibana Lina / Sora Tokui Leonardo / Ken Narita Himari / Kanna Nakamura Previously confirmed cast members include: Philia voiced by Yui Ishikawa (2B in NieR:Automata Ver1.1a ) Mia Adenauer voiced by Kaede Hondo (Yuna in Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister ) Oswald Parnacorta voiced by Takuya Sato (Dino in Delico's Nursery ) Julius Ziltonia voiced by Kohei Amasaki (Will in Wistoria: Wand and Sword...

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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With a new year comes a brand-new season of anime, and the winter 2025 season is already stacked with continuations of well-received series like the second installment of Solo Leveling and Dr. Stone: Science Future. But there will also be a mountain of fresh anime from renowned studios and well-known directors.

Anime winter 2025 has a stream of original stories and adaptations of manga and light novels in the lineup, many of which will easily be available on Crunchyroll, so anime fans will be able to start the year off strong by diving into some great action-packed comedies, heartfelt romances, and exciting fantasy series from studios like Mappa and Tms Entertainment. And, hopefully, the strong start will be an indication of another fantastic year for anime.

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Ahead of a planned 2025 release, the official website and accounts for the upcoming The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom anime today announced three more members of the fantasy romance series' core cast, as follows: Mia Adenauer voiced by Kaede Hondo (Yuna in Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister ) Oswald Parnacorta voiced by Takuya Sato (Dino in Delico's Nursery ) Julius Ziltonia voiced by Kohei Amasaki (Will in Wistoria: Wand and Sword ) Yui Ishikawa (2B in NieR:Automata Ver1.1a ) was previously revealed as the voice of protagonist Philia. Mia Oswald Julius Related: The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom Anime Announced for 2025 Based on the light novels by Koki Fuyutsuki and Masami, Shu Watanabe ( Shinobi no Ittoki ) directs The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom at studio Troyca, with series composition by...

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...

Five and three make eight, and together they look great! Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister made its broadcast debut last night in Japan, so the girls of The Quintessential Quintuplets came along to appropriately support the shrine maiden rom-com anime in a brand-new collab visual. Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister x The Quintessential Quintuplets collab visual A creditless version of Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister 's ending sequence, featuring "Kimi ni Koi wo Musunde" by main cast members Sumire Uesaka, Kaede Hondo and Shion Wakayama, was also released. Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Anime Season Lineup Announced! Based on the manga by Marcey Naito, Yujiro Abe ( Konosuba Season 3) directs Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister at studio Drive, with series composition by Yasuko Aoki ( The Demon Prince of Momochi House ), character designs by Haruko Iizuka ( Horimiya ) and music by Ryo Kawasaki ( Black Butler: Public School Arc ) and Tomoyuki Kono.

The anime genre of isekai is a vast and varied one. In its simplest form, isekai is about taking a character or characters from one world - usually our own - to a completely new one. This latter world tends to be fantastical in nature, but doesn't always have to be. In fact, sometimes the fantastical is sent to our world instead.

Another way some anime subverts isekai tradition is through its protagonist. Usually, the main hero in these shows is a human when they're transported over, and remain as such throughout the series. Think KonoSuba or Re:Zero. They may be granted magical powers, but they're still just humans in the end. Other anime turn that tradition on its head by casting the protagonist as something as different as the world they find themselves in, creating a brand-new viewing experience for anime fans.

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Ahead of an October 1 broadcast start and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll, the official website and accounts for the Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister anime today revealed five additional cast members and the series' ending song, "Kimi ni Koi wo Musunde" by main cast members Sumire Uesaka, Kaede Hondo and Shion Wakayama. The newly announced cast members are as follows: Miemon Kitashirakawa voiced by Koji Yusa Yomiko Tsukigami voiced by Yui Horie Makoto Takeda voiced by Haruka Shiraishi Mitsuko Umenoki voiced by Ayasa Ito Karen Matsugazaki voiced by Natsuko Abe Related: Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister Anime Premieres on October 1 Based on the manga by Marcey Naito, Yujiro Abe ( Konosuba Season 3) directs Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister at studio Drive, with series composition by Yasuko Aoki ( The Demon Prince of Momochi House ), character designs by Haruko Iizuka ( Horimiya ) and music by Ryo Kawasaki ( Black Butler: Public School Arc...

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

The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World's Greatest Clan , an upcoming TV anime based on the fantasy light novel series, has announced five cast additions for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx and Bs Ntv beginning in October 2024. The new cast members include: Loyd voiced by Yoshiki Nakajima (Oscar in Unnamed Memory ) Loyd and Yoshiki Nakajima Tanya Clark voiced by Kaede Hondo (Vegapunk Atlas in One Piece ) Tanya Clark and Kaede Hondo Walter voiced by Akihiro Tajima Walter and Akihiro Tajima Wolf Lehman voiced by Seiji Maeda (Burns in My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer ) Wolf Lehman and Seiji Maeda Lycia Mercedes voiced by Kaori Maeda (Konatsu Taiga in Senpai is an Otokono ) Lycia Mercedes and Kaori Maeda The original The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World's Greatest Clan light novels are written by Jaki, illustrated by fame, and published in...

Anime with low ratings aren't always as bad as they seem - they may deserve a second chance. Keijo!!!!!!!! unapologetically embraces fan service but offers a fun and creative story. Shows like Watamote turn social anxiety into comedy, offering a unique perspective on the struggles faced.

Anime is more popular than ever these days, with one amazing hit after the next. But while most titles are well-received by fans, not every series manages to resonate with an audience. In fact, some anime are downright hated, earning an abysmally low score on sites like MyAnimeList or IMDb. These titles are often the most infamous out there, collectively accepted as the worst of their genres.

Theres no denying that anime has had its fair share of duds over the years. From poor production causing a dip in quality to series featuring a controversial premise, the flaws in these anime are often too glaring for most to overlook.

Rising Impact, Netflix’s Anime Adaptation Of The Manga Series is premiering on June, 2024 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The first-ever anime adaptation of the hit manga, Rising Impact, is soon going to premiere on Netflix. The manga series, written and illustrated by Nakaba Suzuki, had a huge fan following when it was serialized from the late 1990s to the early 2000s.

Rising Impact tells the story of a third-grader named Gawain Nanaumi, who loves baseball but soon realizes that golf might be the right choice for him after meeting a female professional golfer. So when will Rising Impact premiere on Netflix? Continue reading to find out.

Rising Impact: Release Date on Netflix

Rising Impact is being adapted into not just one, but a two-season anime on Netflix, with both premiering this year. The first season will debut on the streaming platform on June 22nd, followed by the second season on August 6th.

It's been a long wait since a sequel was announced shortly after the conclusion of Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles ' first season in 2021, but now there's only few months left until the fantasy anime returns after today's announcement that Season 2 will premiere in October 2024 ! A teaser trailer and visual were also released, along with confirmation of cast and staff. Teaser Visual The confirmed cast members are as follows: Rio voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Celia Claire voiced by Akane Fujita Aishia voiced by Yuki Kawahara Latifa voiced by Tomori Kusunoki Miharu Ayase voiced by Sayaka Harada Aki Sendo voiced by Marika Kono Masato Sendo voiced by Aguri Onishi Flora Beltrum voiced by Kaede Hondo Liselotte Cretia voiced by Nao Toyama Sakata Hiroaki voiced by Hiroyuki Yoshino Related: Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells Anime Reveals New Trailer, Visual and Cast Based on the light novels by Yuri Kitayama and Riv,...

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...

Mission: Yozakura Family Gets Hulu English Dub Release Date: All You Need to Know - Main Image

After premiering in April, the Mission: Yozakura Family anime’s English dub release date has been confirmed. As with the original Japanese language version, the English dub will also be released on Hulu in the US.

Hulu confirmed the English dub’s premiere earlier today in a report by Anime News Network. From the looks of it, a bigger reveal will be made closer to or during its launch.

For now, fans will need to wait for more details, but at least the wait for the dub isn’t going to be long.

Mission: Yozakura Family English Dub to Stream on Hulu Next Month

Mission: Yozakura Family is the latest anime from Silver Link, the studio behind shows such as Sasaki and Peeps and Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable.

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Blue Archive The Animation , an upcoming TV anime based on the smart phone game by Nexon Games, has published a new trailer as well as six new character setting visuals for members of its cast. The series begins broadcasting in Japan on April 7, 2024. The new character settings include: Sensei (voiced by Shogo Sakata) Sensei character setting Hina Sorasaki (voiced by Ryo Hirohashi) Hina Sorasaki character setting Ako Amau (voiced by Marika Kono) Ako Amau character setting Iori Shiromi (voiced by Ayane Sakura) Iori Shiromi character setting Chinatsu Hinomiya (voiced by Haruka Koduki) Chinatsu Hinomiya character setting Hifumi Ajitani (voiced by Kaede Hondo) Hifumi Ajitani character setting Daigo Yamakishi directs Blue Archive The Animation at animation studios Yostar Pictures x studio Candybox. Shunji Maki serves as assistant director, while Hiroshi Onogi and Daigo Yamakishi provide the series composition and Hiromitsu Hagiwara serves as character designer and chief animation director. Blue Archive...

Shinkalion Change the World has gathered three musical acts for its ending themes, but the music doesn't stop there—they'll be uniting with the upcoming series's opening theme performers for a new, train-centric music project! It appears that the series, which debuts in Japan on April 7 , is lining up several ending themes in advance. The show's theme songs will be released under the banner of UTA-rail♪ Project: a group of four artists and bands creating new songs inspired by actual Shinkansen trains. As previously announced , the opening theme will be performed by GRe4N Boyz (who recently announced their name change from GReeeeN). The four-person group, which formed in 2002, wrote "Senkou Hayabusa" based on the iconic Hayabusa train. Rounding out UTA-rail♪ Project are up-and-coming singer-songwriter meiyo, legendary rock group The Alfee, and pop star graduate Sayaka Yamamoto. Related: Shinkalion Change The World Anime New Trailer Reveals Premiere Date, Opening Theme meiyo,...

Ahead of an April 13 premiere in Japan, upcoming fantasy anime The New Gate today released a second full trailer and announced three additional cast members. The newly announced cast members are as follows, joining leads Kensho Ono, Asami Seto and Kaede Hondo: Girart Estrella voiced by Satoshi Mikami Wolfgang Estrella voiced by Tatsuhisa Suzuki Cuore Estrella voiced by Kana Hanazawa Girart Estrella Wolfgang Estrella Cuore Estrella Related: The New Gate Anime Reveals Premiere Date, New Visual and Cast Based on the light novels by Shinogi Kazanami, The New Gate is being directed by Tamaki Nakatsu ( The Irregular at Magic High School episode director) at studios Cloudhearts and Yokohama Animation Lab, with series composition by Hiroki Uchida, character designs by Itsuki Takemoto and music by Yuya Mori, Tatsuhiko Saiki, Misaki Tsuchida and Tsugumi Tanaka. One Peace Books publishes Yoshiyuki Miwa's manga adaptation and describes the story: The New Gate—an...

Wrestling has a surprising amount in common with anime. They both feature larger-than-life heroes, villains who are capable of the most evil acts, and ridiculous fight scenes that defy comprehension. Anime and wrestling are also environments where characters can freely move between wicked whims and pure intentions without necessarily facing real-world consequences.

There's significant crossover between the themes and values in both anime and wrestling, but the similarities go even deeper. Anime has established an impressive reputation for the diverse places that it's pushed wrestling. There are grounded, patient series that focus on the basics of the sport, while others bravely turn wrestling into a chaotic free-for-all solution to the apocalypse. Between these extreme examples, there's a lot for wrestling fans to explore.

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On April 7 , the Shinkalion kids' robot anime franchise continues with Shinkalion Change the World . The crew is growing as we approach the show's debut, with three new cast members added today. The trio of new characters are part of Erda, the Evolutionary Railway Development Agency, which develops new Shinkalion technology and supports the robots' pilots. Up first is Agano Tsugawa, voiced by Yuji Murai (Scharf in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ). Tsugawa is a researcher who develops new tech for the Shinkalion line. He also knew protagonist Taisei's sister, and continues to push her research forward: Related: Shinkalion Change The World TV Anime New Trailer Reveals Premiere Date, Main Voice Cast Members Up next is Sorachi Iwamizawa, an Erda dispatcher voiced by Hiroshi Watanabe (Natsuki Sakaki in The Idolm@Ster Side M ). Working alongside him as a dispatcher is Miyoshi Ochiai, voiced by Misa Ishii (Ailan in The Apothecary Diaries ). Together,...

Traveling between worlds is nothing right? Just a day in Japan with your elf friend and then spending nights slaying dragons. This is what Kazuhiro and Marie get up to in the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Makishima Suzuki’s light novel series Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! The first major details of the series were revealed today, including a teaser trailer, teaser visual, lead cast and their character designs for both worlds and the main staff members. The leads for Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! are: Kazuhiro Kitase voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi (Subaru Natsuki in Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ) Marie voiced by Kaede Hondo (Elaina in Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina ) Related: Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! Anime Adaptation Announced The Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! is directed by Toru Kitahata at Zero-G with Aya Yoshinaga (scripts on Golden Kamuy ) writing the series...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Ichi Ichikawa's boys love manga series Tadaima, Okaeri , posted a 95-second second main trailer and third key visual. The new trailer features the anime's ending theme song, "Tsunagiai" ( Connecting each other ), performed by singer-songwriter Takayoshi Tanimoto, who made his professional singer debit with an insert song for Digimon Tamers in 2001. "While I have been in charge of theme songs and insert songs for various series, this was another challenge to a new world," said Tanimoto. "'Tsunagiai' was completed by carefully recording each word as if we were weaving them together, while respecting the world view of the work. I hope that many people will get to know and love 'Tsunagiai' through 'Tadaima, Okaeri'!" The third key visual features Tomohiro Matsuo's twin brothers, Yuto and Shuto, surrounding the father and son of Aoto and Michiru Mochizuki, Additionally, four addition la cast...

The official website of the upcoming Mission Yozakura Family anime unveiled a new trailer previewing the opening theme song on March 10, 2024.

Japanese pop-rock duo Ikimono-gakari performed the opening theme song “Unmei-chan”.

Ikimono-gakari also expressed their enthusiasm on being a part of the anime. Checkout the comment below:

I am extremely honored to stand at the starting line of the television anime series ‘Mission: Yozakura Family’ in the form of a theme song. As everyone knows, the Yozakura family is quite an ‘unusual’ family, so Ikimono-gakari has prepared an enthusiastic and out-of-the-box song. Together with the Yozakura family, I hope you can dive into ‘destiny’ brightly, intensely, and stylishly.

Mission: Yozakura Family will start airing on April 7, 2024.

Cast includes:

Kaede Hondo as Mutsumi Yozakura Reiji Kawashima as Taiyo Asano Akari Kito as Futaba Yozakura Katsuyuki Konishi as Kyoichiro Yozakura Aoi Yuki as Shion Yozakura Kazuyuki Okitsu as Shinzo Yozakura Yumi Uchiyama...

Are you ready to log into The New Gate ? We won't have to wait 500 years for the much-anticipated adaptation of Shinogi Kazanami's fantasy light novels, since it was announced today that the series will premiere on April 13 at 25:30 Jst (effectively April 14 at 1:30) in Japan. A new key visual was also revealed, along with the casting of Lynn (Miorine in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ) as Rionne Sytrail Bayrelicht and Yuki Hoshi as Kagerou. They join main cast members Kensho Ono, Asami Seto and Kaede Hondo. Key Visual Related: The New Gate TV Anime Reveals 1st Trailer, April 2024 Premiere Based on the light novels by Shinogi Kazanami, The New Gate is being directed by Tamaki Nakatsu ( The Irregular at Magic High School episode director) at studios Cloudhearts and Yokohama Animation Lab, with series composition by Hiroki Uchida, character designs by Itsuki Takemoto and music by Yuya Mori,...

The official website for Shinkalion Change The World , the latest anime in the robot-train-transforming Shinkalion series, released a second main trailer today to announce its Japanese premiere date of April 7, 2024. The clip also introduces the anime's opening theme song, "Senkou Hayabusa," performed by a four-member Japanese vocal group GReeeeN for the first time. The group was formed by four active dentists in 2002, and recently provided theme songs for Kaina of the Great Snow Sea (2023) and The Gene of AI (2023). Related: Shinkalion Change The World Anime Premiere Episode's First Six Minutes Previewed Key visual The main voice cast includes: Taisei Ohnari voiced by Hiiro Ishibashi (Akatsuki Red in Mr. Villain's Day Off ) Folden Akane voiced by Kensho Ono (Tetsuya Kuroko in Kuroko's Basketball ) Ryota Kuzuryu voiced by Shinba Tsuchiya (Shotaro Futaba in Backflip! ) Vina voiced by Hana Tamegai (Risa Matoba in The Idolm@Ster Cinderella Girls U149 ) Mai Oume voiced by...

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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NBCUniversal's official anime/music channel has posted a new Cm for the upcoming TV anime Mission: Yozakura Family to announce its Japanese premiere date of April 7, 2024. The anime adaptation of Hitsuji Gondaira's romantic comedy mange is directed by Mirai Minato at Silver Link. One week prior to the TV premiere, a Japanese premiere screening event for the anime's first three episodes is scheduled to be held at the Toho Cinemas Ikebukuro theater in Tokyo on March 30, 2024. The event will feature the eight main voice cast members, and they will also join the Sakura Carpet event to be held at the Ikebukuro Park before the premiere event, which will include their Sakura Carpet runway and talk show. Main Voice Cast: Taiyo Asano: Reiji Kawashima (Fushi in To Your Eternity ) Mutsumi Yozakura: Kaede Hondo (Sakura Minamoto in Zombie Land Saga ) Kyoichiro Yozakura: Katsuyuki Konishi (Kamina in Gurren Lagann ) Futaba...

Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy manga of the same name, has revealed a new teaser video and the main cast for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan in 2024. The cast for Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister includes: Uryu Kamihate voiced by Ryota Suzuki (Isami Ao in Brave Bang Bravern! ) Yae Amagami voiced by Sumire Uesaka (Kagura Baldwin in TenPuru ) Yuna Amagami voiced by Kaede Hondo (Vegapunk Atlas in One Piece ) Asahi Amagami voiced by Shion Wakayama (Ai Mie in The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses ) The original Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister manga by Marcey Naito is serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Sunday manga magazine, and an English language version is also available from Kodansha USA. Yujiro Abe directs the Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister TV anime at animation studio Drive,...

The official website and accounts for the upcoming The New Gate anime series today announced an April 2024 premiere with the release of its first full trailer. Three additional cast members were also revealed, joining leads Kensho Ono, Asami Seto and Kaede Hondo. The new cast members are as follows: Wilhelm Avis voiced by Shunya Hiruma Millie voiced by Akiho Suzumoto Rashia Luzel voiced by Kaori Ishihara Related: The New Gate TV Anime Adaptation Announced for 2024 Based on the light novels by Shinogi Kazanami, The New Gate is being directed by Tamaki Nakatsu ( The Irregular at Magic High School episode director) at studios Cloudhearts and Yokohama Animation Lab, with series composition by Hiroki Uchida, character designs by Itsuki Takemoto and music by Yuya Mori, Tatsuhiko Saiki, Misaki Tsuchida and Tsugumi Tanaka. One Peace Books, which publishes Yoshiyuki Miwa's manga adaptation, describes the story as such: The New Gate—an online game...

Ahead of the premiere in April 2024, the official YouTube channel for the train transforming robot anime franchise Shinkalion has started streaming the first six-minute footage from the first episode of its forthcoming new TV series, Shinkalion Change The World . The clip will be available online until April 7. Director Kenichiro Komaya ( Kizuna no Allele ) said, "I have learned a lot about railroads since becoming involved in this anime, and I have realized once again that trains, which we usually ride on without thinking, run safely because they are supported by many people. I believe that a good work of animation is made possible by the support of many wonderful staff members, so I do my best to bring the efforts and thoughts of those involved to life in this series. We hope that the people who watch this anime enjoy it and that it can be of support to someone, even if only a little.