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The Apothecary Diaries is one of the most beloved anime TV shows out right now.

The Japanese light novel series written by Natsu Hyūga and illustrated by Touko Shino has been going strong since 2011, receiving a manga adaptation in 2017, and an anime adaptation produced by Toho Animation Studio and Olm. The TV show aired its first season from October 2023 to March 2024 to huge ratings.

Here’s a plot summary: “Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!”

Of course, many viewers are curious if...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime Medalist released its latest third trailer featuring the ending song "Atashi no Dress" ("My Dress") by the four-piece rock band Neguse . The clip also announced the anime is officially set to premiere in Japan as part of the TV Asahi “NUMAnimation” programming block on January 4, 2025 . Medalist TV Anime 3rd Trailer Neguse was formed in Nagoya in August 2020, and their motto is “Smile." "Atashi no Dress" is their first anime theme song work. Message from Neguse: Congratulations on the “Medalist” anime adaptation! And we are truly happy to be involved in such a wonderful work as the ending theme performer. This is the first time for Neguse to write a song for an anime, and we believe it will be one of the most memorable songs in our lives as artists. The song's appeal lies in its powerful yet heart-fluttering sound, uplifting melody,...

The official website for Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance , an upcoming 3Dcg anime spin-off series to the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, has announced eight main voice cast members for its Japanese dub. The protagonist Iria Solari is voiced by Nanako Mori , who was recently cast as Cagalli Yula Athha in the Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom movie (2024) in place of the character's original cast in the Mobile Suit Gunam Seed TV series, Naomi Shindo. "I am very happy and honored to be able to play the role of Iria Solari in the Japanese dub version, and at the same time, I feel a sense of fate, or perhaps a connection, to be involved in the Gundam project in this way," said Mori. "The story takes place in the One Year War, on the European front. Information on Ms has already been released, and the battle scenes are really numbingly cool. Please enjoy it.

The official website for the ongoing TV anime Tasuketsu -Fate of the Majority today released a main visual for its upcoming second cour. The visual depicts Raion Ono and The Emperor smiling under the moonlight, as well as five new characters. 2nd cour main visual Additionally, five new cast members have also been revealed as below: Ikusa Garai voiced by Haruki Ishiya (William Ares in Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss But I'm Not the Demon Lord ) Toya Mutsuk i voiced by Gakuto Kajiwara (Asta in Black Clover ) Naito Kato voiced by Sora Tokui (Nico Yazawa in Love Live! ) Yohei Fukami voiced by Yoshiki Nakajima (Jiro Yamashita in The Idolm@Ster Side M ) Yoshiaki Hirayama voiced by Takeo Otsuka (Oshi Ashioki in A Sign of Affection ) Related: Tasuketsu -Fate of the Majority- Anime Teases Second Cour in New Trailer The TV anime adaptation of Taiga Miyakawa...

Ahead of a January 2025 broadcast, upcoming rom-com anime Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hogen Sugite Tsura Sugiru ("I Girl I Fell For in Okinawa Has a Difficult Dialect") today delivered a delectable serving of Teru, Hina and Kana enjoying zenzai and tempura on a brand-new key visual platter. Key Visual Three more cast members were also announced, joining leads Takeo Otsuka, Akari Kito and Fairouz Ai: Yae Agena voiced by Shino Shimoji Tensuke Uema voiced by Shugo Nakamura Isao Shimoji voiced by Kentaro Kumagai Yae Agena Tensuke Uema Isao Shimoji Related: Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hogen Sugite Tsura Sugiru Anime Releases First Full Trailer Based on the web manga by Egumi Sora, Shingo Tanabe directs Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hogen Sugite Tsura Sugiru under the supervision of Shin Itagaki at studio Millepensee, with the pair also responsible for series composition. Tomohiro Yoshida is providing the character designs,...

The anime adaptation of Shinobu Takayama’s fantasy manga Haigakura announced today that the series will be premiering on October 7, 2024 . To celebrate the announcement, the first character trailer for the series was released, looking at the main duo Ichiyo, voiced by Takeo Otsuka (Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries ) and Tenko, who is voiced by Kaito Ishikawa (Naofumi Iwatani in The Rising of the Shield Hero ). Haigakura Anime - Ichiyo and Tenko Character Trailer Related: Haigakura Anime Releases Explosive Main Trailer Junichi Yamamoto ( Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion ) directs Haigakura at studio Typhoon Graphics, with series composition by Yu Murai, character designs by Masaki Sato ( Record of Ragnarok ) and music by Yuki Kurihara ( Blue Orchestra ). The story of Haigakura takes place in Senkai, the sacred other world where immortals and humans live. Senkai is on the verge of collapse, so Ichiyou – a warrior-poet – uses a technique called Kessai...

In a surprising update for fans of the ongoing anime Oshi no Ko, Episode 10 of Season 2 has been delayed. The news was revealed right after the broadcast of Episode 9, much to the disappointment of eager viewers.

Instead of the anticipated continuation, a special recap episode will air next week, featuring interviews with Megumi Han, the voice actor of Kana, and Manaka Iwami, the voice actor of Akane. Additionally, a recap of episodes 1 to 9 will be narrated by Takeo Otsuka, the voice actor of Aqua. This news comes from the anime’s official X handle.

The delay is brief, with Episode 10 now scheduled to air on September 11, 2024, at 11 pm Jst. The episode will first air on Tokyo Mx, followed by other local television networks in Japan. International fans can stream the episode on Hidive. While the official reason for the delay has not been disclosed, some reputable anime news accounts have...

Ahead of The Concierge ’s one-day theatrical release across North America, Italy, Germany and Spain this September , Crunchyroll News had the opportunity to sit down with debut director Yoshimi Itazu during his visit to Australia for the Melbourne International Film Festival and discuss the anime film’s relatable protagonist, natural themes and exquisite design inspirations. The Concierge is your anime film directorial debut, following your anime series debut in 2018 with Welcome to the Ballroom . What were the main differences you found between the two types of productions, and which would you like to pursue in the future? Yoshimi Itazu: I think compared to Ballroom , for The Concierge , I was able to maintain my own style. And because it’s not a television series, I was very conscious about the fact that I was in control of the flow. What immediately stood out to you about Tsuchika Nishimura’s The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store manga,...

Doors are open and it’s time to shop in a one-of-a-kind experience as you can now get tickets to the new anime film The Concierge today! Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release The Concierge, one of the latest anime movies form Production I.G, for a one-day-only event on September 11 in the following North American theaters. Tickets back be purchased directly from the list of theaters before, as well at Fandango.com . United States Arizona Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls 16 Harkins Theatres Arizona Mills 18 with IMAX California AMC Burbank 16 AMC The Grove 14 Regal Delta Shores & IMAX Century Arden 14 Regal Edwards Mira Mesa ​​AMC Mission Valley 20 Cinemark Century Oakridge 20 AMC Metreon 16 AMC Saratoga 14 Colorado AMC Westminster Promenade 24 Connecticut Cinemark Buckland Hills 18 Xd and IMAX Florida Cinemark Paradise 24 and Xd AMC Dine-in Disney Springs 24 Regal Waterford Lakes AMC Veterans 24 Georgia AMC Colonial 18 Hawaii Consolidated Theatres Ward with Titan Luxe Illinois AMC...

Ahead of an October 2024 broadcast, the official website and accounts for the Haigakura anime today released the fantasy series' main trailer and announced five additional cast members. The newly announced cast members are as follows, joining leads Takeo Otsuka and Kaito Ishikawa: Young Ichiyo voiced by Junko Takeuchi Shungei voiced by Akira Sasanuma Gaishi voiced by Tatsumaru Tachibana Gas Mask voiced by Atsushi Tamaru Rabbit Mask voiced by Kazutomi Yamamoto Related: Haigakura Anime Reveals New Key Visual, Theme Song Details Based on the manga by Shinobu Takayama, Junichi Yamamoto ( Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion ) directs Haigakura at studio Typhoon Graphics, with series composition by Yu Murai, character designs by Masaki Sato ( Record of Ragnarok ) and music by Yuki Kurihara ( Blue Orchestra ). The story of Haigakura takes place in Senkai, the sacred other world where immortals and humans live. Senkai is on the verge of collapse, so...

In "Nice to Meet You, Niko-sama!," the latest 29th episode of Wonderful Precure! , aired in Japan on Sunday, in addition to Niko , the creator of Niko Garden, three villain characters appeared for the first time — Gaou , Torame , and Zakuro . This is the first time that villain characters in human form appear directly in Wonderful Precure! , although this has been a regular occurrence in previous series. The voice actors who portray them and their character descriptions on the anime's official website are as follows: Niko voiced by Kana Ueda (Rin Tosaka in Fate/stay night ) A unicorn with a horn on its forehead and wings on its back. She is a god-like being that created Niko Garden. She has special powers not found in the Nico Animals or the Kirarin Animals. She is affectionately called “Niko-sama” by everyone, and although she looks cute, she has a sturdy and dignified appearance. While she has a strict side,...

The wait is almost over for a movie outing that will please humans and furry friends alike! Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release The Concierge , one of the latest anime films form Production I.G, for a one-day-only event on September 11 in North American theaters. The film will also release on September 23 in Italy, September 24 in Germany, September 26 in Austalia and September 27 in Spain. Stay tuned for more ticketing information in the future about the release. Related: Crunchyroll to Bring The Concierge Anime Movie to North America in 2024 The Concierge is an adaptation of The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store from Tsuchika Nishimura. The story centers around Akino, a concierge-in-training in a store with a unique customer base -- animals, of which extinct species are held in the highest regard. Directed by Yoshimi Itazu ( Welcome to the Ballroom ) at Production I.G, The Concierge stars Natsumi Kawaida ( Diary of Our...

The Trillion Game manga will be cashing in on the fall 2024 anime season, with an adaptation set to premiere in October. Today, we're getting to know Haru Tennoji, one of the stars of the series. Haru is voiced by Takeo Otsuka. Check out his performance in this new character trailer: Related: Trillion Game TV Anime Premieres in October 2024 Related: High-Rolling Live-Action Film Trillion Game Releases New Photo and Super Teaser The original Trillion Game manga is written by Riichiro Inagaki, illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami, and published by Shogakukan in their Big Comic Superior seinen manga magazine. An English language version is currently in-development from Viz Media. Yuuzou Satou directs the TV anime at animation studio Madhouse. Ryunosuke Kingetsu provides the series composition, Kei Tsuchiya provides the character designs, and Takurou Iga provides the music. Viz Media describes Trillion Game : Haru and Gaku become the first Japanese people in the...

Oshi no Ko Season 2 Cast: Who Are the New and Returning Characters in the Hit Anime's Sequel? - Main Image

Oshi no Ko is finally coming back soon. With the show’s return just a bit over a month away, here are all the confirmed details about the new and returning cast members of Oshi no Ko season 2.

As this new season will directly follow the last one with no significant time jump, it should come as no surprise that many of the main characters are returning.

All Confirmed Returning Cast and Characters in Oshi no Ko Season 2

As teased in the first season’s final episode, Oshi no Ko season 2 will cover the manga’s Tokyo Blade arc. There, Aqua, Kana, and Akane will be given a lot of time to shine.

While there’s still no proper trailer featuring these three, the series did confirm the following returning...

Last year was a standout year for animation, and 2024 is already shaping up to be another banger. While a majority of the high-profile animation releases are due out later this summer, the first quarter of 2024 has already been promising. We at /Film are constantly singing the praises of animation as a medium, and doing our best to course-correct the ignorant idea that animation is only for children. Admittedly, this list is going to look mighty small for the time being, but it will be updated throughout the year as more films become available. As we noted last year, animation is one of the only mediums where global cinema is given an equal footing to studio-produced films in America, with the artistic visuals serving as a universal language that we can all enjoy. Meaning, this list is not limited to Hollywood animation releases ... and that's a good thing. As for now,...

Donghua series Dragon Raja -The Blazing Dawn- is scheduled to make its Japanese debut on April 6. Ahead of this premiere, four new cast members have been announced for the show's Japanese dub, each spotlighted in their own character trailer. Check out the new cast additions: Tatsumaru Tachibana (Basen in The Apothecary Diaries ) as Finger von Frings Kensho Ono (Yuri Briar in Spy x Family ) as Chu Zihang Related: Dragon Raja Donghua's Japanese Version Previewed, Main Cast Revealed Takeo Otsuka (Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries ) as Caesar Gattuso Sally Amaki (Carol Olston in Tomo-chan Is a Girl! ) as Rin Related: Dragon Raja -The Blazing Dawn- Donghua Reveals Key Visual, Opening Theme for Japanese Dub The Blazing Dawn is the first story arc of the Dragon Raja novel series by Jiang Nan, and finds Lu Mingfei—an awkward 18-year-old who keeps getting rejected by universities—receiving a strange letter of acceptance to the U.

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Shinobu Takayama's fantasy manga series Haigakura posted a second teaser visual featuring its eight main characters today. The site has also confirmed that the anime is set to premiere in Japan in the fall of 2024. Related: Haigakura TV Anime Announces 5 Main Voice Cast Members The main voice cast members include: Ichiyou voiced by Takeo Otsuka (Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries ) Tenkou voiced by Kaito Ishikawa (Naofumi Iwatani in The Rising of the Shield Hero ) Hakusyurin voiced by Lynn (Miorine Rembran in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ) Ransaiwa voiced by Hiro Shimono (Peter Grill in Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time ) Sontou voiced by Satoshi Hino (Ainz Ooal Gown in Overlord ) The anime's main staff include: Director: Junichi Yamamoto ( Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion ) Series Composition: Yu Murai ( Zombie Land Saga stage play) Character Design:...

The official website for the upcoming original anime film Kuramerukagari has announced its five additional voice cast members, in addition to the previously announced Ayane Sakura (Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia ) as the protagonist, Kagari. Yuya: Yuki Sakakihara (Saahi Ikusaba in My One-Hit Kill Sister ) Iseya: Takeo Otsuka (Aoi Nanamori in The Demon Prince of Momochi House ) Eiwajima: Yoshimasa Hosoya (Kaina in Kaina of the Great Snow Sea ) Shina: Nanako Mori (Nina Kowalski in Bang Brave Bang Bravern! ) Ameya: Aoi Yuki (Madoka Kaname in Puella Magi Madoka Magica ) And the film's theme song "Bokura no Hakoniwa" ( Our Miniarture Garden ) is sung by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi, known for his theme song works for Ssss.Dynazenon (2021), The Legendary Hero Is Dead! (2023), and the ongoing Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! (2024). The song will be included in his forthcoming second album "Universe" to release in Japan on February 7, 2024. Oishi says, "I've...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Shinobu Takayama's fantasy manga series Haigakura announced its five main voice cast members along with their characters' anime visuals — Ichiyou, Tenkou, Hakusyurin, Ransaiwa, and Sontou. Ichiyou: Takeo Otsuka (Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries ) Tenkou: Kaito Ishikawa (Naofumi Iwatani in The Rising of the Shield Hero ) Hakusyurin: Lynn (Miorine Rembran in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ) Ransaiwa: Hiro Shimono (Peter Grill in Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time ) Sontou: Satoshi Hino (Ainz Ooal Gown in Overlord ) Related: Haigakura TV Anime Releases Teaser Trailer, Reveals Main Staff Members The anime is set to broadcast in Japan in 2024. The story takes place in Senkai, the sacred other world where immortals and humans live is on the verge of collapse. Ichiyou is a poet warrior who uses a technique called Kessai to capture the gods scattered all over the world, and Tenkou,...

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

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

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

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

Check out the complete timetable of AnimeJapan 2024 stages below:

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

The annual Anime! Anime! General Election has unveiled the winners of the “Most Recommended Male Voice Actor” of 2023 on Dec 29, 2023.

The survey period spanned from Nov 15, 2023, to Dec 15, 2023, during which over 3,000 anime fans participated. With a majority of female respondents, accounting for approximately 65%, with 35% being male, the survey captured the sentiments of a diverse audience ranging from those under 19 to individuals in their 40s.

Participants were asked to identify the voice actors who left a lasting impression, whether through their roles in various anime or their appearances in other forms of entertainment. The criteria ranged from the most active and impactful voice actor of the year to the one fans found themselves recommending the most.

Checkout the top 20 most recommended male voice actors of 2023 below:

20. Takahiro Sakurai

Notable roles: Kenjaku / Suguru Geto in Jujutsu Kaisen, Giyu Tomioka in Demon Slayer, Reigen Arataka in Mob Psycho

19. Akira Kamiya

Notable roles: Ryo Saeba in City Hunter,...

Anime specialty company Crunchyroll revealed Thursday that it has acquired all North American rights to the upcoming Japanese animated feature The Concierge. The company, a subsidiary of Sony, plans to release the film in North American theaters early next year.

The film is a feature adaptation of Tsuchika Nishimura’s beloved manga series The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store, which follows Akino, a trainee concierge, who works at a special store where the customers are all animals and the most valued among them are extinct species.

Directed by Yoshimi Itazu from the fabled production company Production I.G (Ghost in the Shell, Psycho-Pass, Haikyuu!), The Concierge made its world premiere to positive reviews this past June at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and its North American premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival. It will get its Japan release by Aniplex on Oct. 20.

The Concierge is Itazu’s feature filmmaking debut,...

Crunchyroll, a distribution company that specializes in anime, has acquired North American rights for the film “The Concierge.”

It is set to be released by Aniplex in Japan on Oct. 20 and is expected to come to Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures theatrical territories in 2024.

Yoshimi Itazu (“Welcome to the Ballroom”) directed “The Concierge,” an adaptation of Tsuchika Nishimura’s “The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store.” The story follows a trainee concierge named Akino, who works at a store that caters exclusively to animals. She runs around to fulfill the whims and wishes of customers — extinct species are most valued — with a myriad of needs in her pursuit to become a full-fledged concierge.

“The word ‘no’ doesn’t exist in a concierge’s dictionary!” Akino laments in the trailer. But she has a special regard for Hokkyoku. “This is a store for people who are doing their best,” she later says.

“The...

The anime TV series "Synduality: Noir" streams new episodes January 2024 on Disney+ and Hulu:

"...The year is 2242.

"'Kanata' wants to be a 'Drifter' and meets 'Noir', who is a dud 'Magus' with no memories.

"However, because Noir excels in battle against the 'Enders'...

"...Kanata partners with her and discovers exactly what it takes to be a Drifter..."

Cast includes Takeo Ōtsuka, Kanata Aoi Koga, Nagisa Aoyama, Ciel Yūsuke Kobayashi, Fuminori Komatsu...

...Mouton Konomi Inagaki, Ellie Ayaka Ohashi, Taito Ban, M.A.O., Schnee Daisuke Sakaguchi, Michael Daiki Hamano, Miku Itō and Ryoka Yuzuki.

Click the images to enlarge...

Get ready for an anime event of epic proportions! The highly anticipated Aniplex Online Fest 2023, hosted by Aniplex Co. and co-hosted by Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Japan, is just around the corner, and fans are buzzing with excitement. Here’s everything you need to know about this spectacular one-day anime extravaganza.

Aniplex Online Fest 2023: What’s in Store When and Where: Mark your calendars for September 9, 2023. The event is set to kick off at 8 Pm Pacific Time (20:00 Pdt) and run until 1 Am Pacific Time on September 10 (1:00 Pdt). It’s a global affair; you can join the fun from anywhere. The venue? Zepp DiverCity Tokyo, the heart of anime culture. Hosts Extraordinaire: Aniplex Co. is leading the charge, joined by co-host Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Japan. With such heavyweights in the anime industry at the helm, you know it’s going to be big. The Legacy: Aniplex Online Fest,...