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Voice actor Aguri Onishi will release two new mini-albums with different concepts simultaneously in Japan on October 22, 2025. The concept for the first one, titled "Rock&Roll Lady Girl," is "Rock&Roll," while that for the second one, titled "Shitsuren Monochrome" is "Lost Love." Each mini-album will contain five songs based on the concept, as well as instrumental versions (karaoke) of those songs, for a total of ten tracks. Prior to the CD release, "Ender" from “Rock & Roll Lady Girl” is now available digitally and its official audio video streams on her official YouTube channel . Aguri Onishi "Ender" Official Audio Video Additionally, "Hadashi no Stamp" ("Barefoot Stamp") from “Rock & Roll Lady Girl” will be released digitally on August 20, and "Sekai no Subete ga Sayonara" ("The whole world says goodbye") from "Shitsuren Monochrome" will be available digitally on September 24. The digital jacket of "Hadashi no Stamp" is newly drawn by Onishi herself. "Ender...

2025 has been a great year for anime. With monster hits like Solo Leveling and The Apothecary Diaries dominating fan conversations, competition for the year's biggest anime franchise has never been fiercer. Given the already heated competition for top spot, it's surprising that a franchise that isn't even airing a new anime this year just broke a big record and has suddenly catapulted itself to the forefront of conversations about the biggest franchises of 2025.

Recently, the X account for the multimedia idol franchise Love Live!made a post announcing that their song AiScReam has achieved over 25 million views on YouTube. More than that though, Love Live!'s account claims that total views to videos related to the song on YouTube have exceeded 6 billion views. The songis clearly a massive hit with anime fans and is a great reminder of just how big idol culture still is, both in Japan and abroad.

2025’s biggest anime hit with over six billion views didn't come from Crunchyroll or Netflix. Instead, the viral anime release came from TikTok, and it's still going strong after nearly two months of trending worldwide online.

The official Love Live! social media account announced that "AiScReam," the viral anime idol song by the self-titled sub-unit, reached 25 million views through its official music release on YouTube. However, the total number of views related to "AiScReam" videos on YouTube surpassed six billion as of May 9, 2025. This refers to online users sampling the official "AiScReam" audio to create viral clips for YouTube Shorts. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg, as "AiScReam" initially went viral on TikTok and continues to surge across numerous social media platforms with no sign of slowing down.

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The music videos for the opening and ending theme songs of the ongoing TV anime I've Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level Season 2 are now available on each performer's official YouTube channels. The opening theme song " So☆Lucky" is performed by voice actor Yui Ogura, who has voiced Sandra, one of the main characters in the series, since the first season. As her fifth CD single from Nippon Columbia (19th in her total solo singer career so far), " So☆Lucky" is set to release in Japan with four editions on April 23, 2025. Yui Ogura " So☆Lucky" Music Video Limited edition A CD jacket Limited edition B CD jacket Slime edition CD jacket Regular edition CD jacket The ending theme song "Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe" is sung by voice actor Aguri Onishi. The song is scheduled to release as her eighth CD single on April 30, 2025. Aguri Onishi "Eeny,...

The official website of AnimeJapan 2025 revealed the line-ups for its main stages on Jan 17, 2025.

This year’s event will feature four main stages—Red, Green, Blue, and the newly introduced White stage, hosting a total of 52 programs over two days.

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

Red Stage & Green Stage: These are closed stages with designated seating. Attendees will need both an admission ticket and a stage viewing ticket to watch programs on these stages. Blue Stage & White Stage: These are open stages. The front-row seats for viewing will be designated seating, requiring both an admission ticket and a stage viewing ticket. However, free viewing areas are available at the back, though space is limited.

It was also revealed that some stage programs will be streamed online. Further details about the streaming schedule and availability will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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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...

I've Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level , an ongoing TV anime based on the fantasy light novel series, has published a new trailer, new key art (below), and new information about the official theme songs for the second season. The new season will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx and other stations beginning on April 5, 2025. Crunchyroll currently streams the first season. I've Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level Season 2 Trailer Yui Ogura performs the opening theme song for the series, which is entitled “So☆Lucky”. Aguri Onishi performs the ending theme song for the series, which is entitled “Eeny Meeny Miny Moe”. The original I've Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level light novels are written by Kisetsu Morita, illustrated by Benio, and published in Japan by Sb Creative under their Ga Novel imprint. Yen Press...

I've Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level , an ongoing TV anime based on the fantasy light novel series, is returning soon for a second season, and now the series has revealed a new trailer, a new piece of key art (below) and new information about the official theme songs for the second season. The second season will broadcast in Japan beginning in April 2025. Crunchyroll currently streams the first season. Yui Ogura performs the new opening theme song for the series, while Aguri Onishi performs the new ending theme song. At the time of this writing, the titles for the new theme songs have not yet been revealed. The original I've Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level light novels are written by Kisetsu Morita, illustrated by Benio, and published in Japan by Sb Creative under their Ga Novel imprint. Yen Press...

Right after the TV premiere in Japan, music videos for the opening and ending theme songs of the Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles TV anime second season were streamed on YouTube. The opening theme song "Auftakt" is sung by voice actor Aguri Onishi , who has also been cast as one of the anime's main characters, Masato Sendo. This is her second theme song work for the anime series, following her second single song "Elder flower," which was used as the ending theme for the anime's first season in 2021. As her seventh CD single, "Auftakt" will be released from Nippon Columbia on November 20, 2024. Aguri Onishi "Auftakt" Music Video First press limited edition CD jacket Regular edition CD jacket Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Creditless Opening Video Related: Voice Actor Aguri Onishi to Release 7th Single "Auftakt" on November 20 Meanwhile, the ending theme song "Harumachiuta" ("A Song of Waiting for Spring") is...

Featuring "Auftakt" by Aguri Onishi (Ayumu in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) and "Harumachi Uta" by Nanaka Suwa (Kanan in Love Live! Sunshine!! ), respectively, creditless versions of Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2's opening and ending song sequences are now available to watch below. Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Opening Video Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Ending Video Related: Demon Lord, Retry! R Anime Releases Creditless Opening, Ending Song Videos Based on the light novels by Yuri Kitayama and Riv, Hiroshi Kubo ( Chio's School Road episode director) directs Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 at studios Tms Entertainment and Wao World, while Season 1 director Osamu Yamasaki steps into a supervising role and continues as series composer. Kyoko Yufu and Yasuyuki Yamazaki also return as character designer and music composer, respectively. Crunchyroll currently streams the first season and is simulcasting the second, describing the story like so: His past life...

A well-respected voice actor in the anime industry is singing the praises of the Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club anime movie, currently playing in theaters in Japan. The rave reviewer is none other than Tomokazu Sugita, who headlines the Shonen Jump action parody Gintama.

Sugita shared his enthusiasm for the new Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club anime movie on his social media X (formerly Twitter) account. "So, this is it. Kasumin was Goro Majima, and it made me laugh so hard," Sugita wrote online. He's referring to a scene in the movie where Kasumi Nakasu, who goes by the nickname "Kasumin," is seen wearing a yellow hard hat like Majima whenever he's working for his construction company, Majima Construction, in the Yakuza video games. He was also wowed by the mother of Lanzhu Zhong, who plays a key role in the anime idol movie. Sugita concluded his brief review with,...

Japanese record company Nippon Columbia has announced that voice actor Aguri Onishi 's seventh CD single "Auftakt" is set to release on November 20, 2024. The title tune will be featured as the upcoming second season of the Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles TV anime, in which she has also been cast as one of the main characters, Masato Sendo. This is her second theme song work for the anime series, following her second single song "Elder flower," which was used as the ending theme for the anime's first season in 2021. Her official YouTube channel is now streaming a preview video for "Auftakt" and the single's coupling song, "Fall in you." Both songs were already performed at her recent fan meeting event on August 10. "Aufrakt / Fall in you" Preview Video Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Main Trailer Featuring "Auftakt" Related: Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Anime Premieres October 7 First press limited edition CD...

The ghost of Rio’s past continues to haunt him in the second season of Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles , which announced that the continuing anime adaptation of the light novel series, written by Yuri Kitayama and illustrated by Riv, will be premiering on October 7. To commemorate the announcement, the main trailer for Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 was released previewing the opening theme song "Auftakt" by Aguri Onishi. Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Main Trailer Related: Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Anime Reveals Latifa Character Art Hiroshi Kubo directs the Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles TV anime at animation studios Tms Entertainment and Wao World. Osamu Yamazaki serves as supervising director and provides the series composition, Kyoko Yufu provides the character designs, and Yasuyuki Yamazaki provides the music. The original Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles light novels are written by Yuri Kitayama, illustrated by Riv, and published in Japan by Hobby Japan under their Hj Bunko imprint.

Ahead of an October 2024 broadcast, the official website and accounts for the Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles anime today unveiled a brand-new key visual for Season 2 and confirmed eight additional cast members. It was also announced that "Auftakt" by Aguri Onishi and "Haru Machi Uta" by Nanaka Suwa will serve as the series' opening and ending songs, respectively. Key Visual The newly confirmed cast members are as follows: Gustave Huguenot voiced by Seiro Ogino Aria Governess voiced by Ayahi Takagaki Satsuki Sumeragi voiced by Haruka Tomatsu Lucius Orgueille voiced by Kosuke Toriumi Sara voiced by Hiyori Nitta Orphia voiced by Yukina Shuto Alma voiced by Asuka Nishi Reiss Vulfe voiced by Koji Yusa Gustave Aria Satsuki Lucius Sara Orphia Alma Reiss Related: Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Anime Premieres in October 2024 Based on the light novels by Yuri Kitayama and Riv, Hiroshi Kubo ( Chio's School Road episode director) directs Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles...

Seirei Gensouki Spirit Chronicles S2 Confirms Fall 2024 Premiere: Exploring Release Date Predictions - Main Image

The release date of Seirei Gensouki Spirit Chronicles season 2 is fast approaching after a teaser promotional video for the series confirmed its fall 2024 premiere.

Nearly three years have passed since the first season of Seirei Gensouki ended. The harem and isekai anime has released 12 episodes, but there are plenty of storylines left that the upcoming second season could explore.

Seirei Gensouki Spirit Chronicles S2 Arrives in Fall 2024

It’s official! Seirei Gensouki Spirit Chronicles season 2 is arriving this fall 2024 after a teaser promotional video for the second season confirmed its October release window.

In addition to the teaser promotional video, the staff of Seirei Gensouki Spirit Chronicles season 2 also unveiled a key visual, as shown below:

Aside from the teaser visual, which shows returning characters such as Latifa, Celia, Miharu, and Rio, new cast members have also been announced.

The official YouTube channel for five-member dance and vocal unit Madkid has started streaming a performance video for their latest digital single song "Fly" released on January 5. The pop tune is now featured as the opening theme for the winter 2024 TV anime Sasaki and Peeps . Madkid was formed in 2014 and is best known for their theme song works for The Rising of the Shield Hero franchise among anime fans. Related: Aguri Onishi's Sasaki and Peeps TV Anime Ending Theme Music Video Streamed Madkid "Fly" performance video "Fly" lyric video Madkid profile photo The Silver Link-produced TV anime Sasaki and Peeps premiered in Japan on January 5, 2024, and its first two episodes are now available on Crunchyroll for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis. Crunchyroll describes the series: Sasaki is a middle-aged office worker living in Japan. Feeling drained by the vapid corporate world,...

Ahead of the CD release in Japan on February 28, voice actor Aguri Onishi digitally released her sixth single song, "Aimai Girl" ( Ambiguous Girl ), on January 10, and also posted the song's music video on her official YouTube channel . The song is now featured as the ending theme for the winter 2024 TV anime Sasaki and Peeps . In the music video, you can see various expressions of her playing with a puppy. Aguri Onishi "Aimai Girl" music video Onishi has actively worked as a solo artist since her solo debut in March 2021, and this is her fourth anime theme song work, following "Elder flower" (2nd single / Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles ending theme), "Jellyfish na Kimi e" , and "Hajimaru Welcome" (4th single / Management of a Novice Alchemist opening theme). Related: Aguri Onishi Performs Sasaki and Peeps TV Anime Ending Theme First press limited edition CD jacket Regular edition CD jacket The Silver Link-produced...