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The official website and X (formerly Twitter) for the upcoming summer 2025 TV anime Gachiakuta released a new short trailer and visual for one of the main characters, Enjin. Katsuyikoi Konishi (Tengen Uzui from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) voices the character, who is described on the site as "Enjin finds Rudo after he is cast into the Pit and recognizes his potential as a Giver. He recruits him into the Cleaners, an organization dedicated to hunting down trash beasts." The tagline on the visual reads: "I guess it's time for some cleaning." Gachiakuta Enjin Short Trailer Related: Gachiakuta Anime Premieres in July 2025, Will Stream on Crunchyroll The TV anime Gachiakuta is set to premiere in Japan in July 2025, and Crunchyroll will steam the anime as it airs in Japan for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis (excluding Russia and Belarus) and Indian subcontinent.

The official website of Grand Blue revealed a new trailer for the anime’s second season on April 7, 2025.

The trailer previews the ending theme song “Hadaka de Dotsukiai feat. May’n,” performed by hip-hop artist Seamo.

Grand Blue season 2 will start airing on July 7, 2025.

Season 2 will continue the story after Iori completes a diving course in Okinawa. The plot kicks off when Iori returns home and receives a letter from his younger sister, Shiori.

Zero-g, the studio behind Season 1, will return for Season 2, this time teaming up with Liber.

Shinji Takamatsu will reprise his role as director, scriptwriter, and sound director, with Hideoki Kusama serving as the character designer and chief animation director.

Key cast members, including Yuma Uchida as Iori, Ryohei Kimura as Kohei Imamura, Hiroki Yasumoto as Shinji Tokita, Katsuyuki Konishi as Ryujiro Kotobuki, Chika Anzai as Chisa Kotegawa, Maaya Uchida as Nanaka Kotegawa, Takuya Eguchi as Hajime Nojima,...

Gōshō Aoyama is best known as the author of the long-running Detective Conan manga series, but fans of Aoyama will know that he has written other works as well, among which is the popular samurai manga Yaiba.

We have reported how a new Yaiba anime series is premiering on April 6, 2025, and the producers have already revealed a series of new information about the upcoming series, but there is still room for more.

Namely, the producers have confirmed that -otoha- will perform the anime’s ending song, which is going to be titled “Pineapple Tart.” No video has been released as of the time of writing.

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As for the anime, we can confirm that Takahiro Hasui will be directing the anime at Wit Studio. Touko Machida will be in charge of the series scripts, while Yoshimichi Kameda will serve as the...

As you probably know by know, Yaiba: Samurai Legend is premiering on April 5, 2025, and the fans are excited. Created by Detective Conan creator Gōshō Aoyama, Yaiba is a very funny and interesting samurai story that fans love.

This new anime will bring a fresh take on the popular Y∀Iba series, which follows the titular Yaiba Kurogane in his quest to become a samurai in a modern world, as he knows basically nothing else.

This is not the first Y∀Iba anime adaptation, but this one promises to refresh the series and add something to Aoyama’s already wonderful world.

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In light of that, we are happy to share the official trailer for the upcoming anime with English subtitles:

The anime will star Minami Takayama as Yaiba Kurogane, Manaka Iwami as Sayaka Mine, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Takeshi Onimaru,...

The upcoming TV anime adaptation of Yokusaru Shibata's Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider manga revealed a first main trailer and visual during the Aniplex stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 today . The event also officially announced that the anime is set to premiere in 2025. The anime was first announced in March 2025 . Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider 1st Main Trailer Teaser Viusal Additionally, Katsuyuki Konishi (Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) was announced to voice the protagonist, Tanzaburo Tojima. To commemorate the announcement, a photo of Konishi himself holding a Kamen Rider's mask, just like the character the manga's 13th volume cover, was released. Manga 13th volume cover Related: Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Anime Adaptation Announced Katsuyuki Konishi shared the following message: I'm Katsuyuki Konishi and I play the role of Tanzaburo Tojima. I originally liked Shibata-sensesi' works and have been...

The official website for the upcoming original anime series Virgin Punk revealed a key visual and main voice cast members today. The newly announced main voice cast members include: Umai Kaminaga voiced by Saki Miyashita Mr. Elegance voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi Luis Gowdy voiced by Taku Yashiro Maggie voiced by Rui Tanabe Tommy J. voiced by Norio Wakamoto Noa Andriet voiced by Fuka Izumi Vespa voiced by Sumire Uesaka Key Visual Related: Original Anime Virgin Punk 1st Part "Clockwork Girl" Gets Theatrical Release on June 27, 2025 Virgin Punk Anime 1st Trailer The anime project was revealed at the Aniplex Online Fest 2024 event in September 2024. Yasuomi Umetsu serves as character designer and director, based on an original story created by himself and studio Shaft, which also in charge of anime production. The first part, titled "Clockwork Girl," will release in the Cine Libre Ikebukuro theater in Tokyo and the Theatre Umeda theater...

The ongoing The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei manga series by Aki Shimizu is getting an anime adaptation, which is what you probably know already. This school-set supernatural mystery manga is fairly popular and the manga currently has 11 volumes as of the time of writing this.

The anime is scheduled for an April 7, 2025 premiere, and in this report, we have some updates related to the cast of the series, as four new cast members for the The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei have been revealed.

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As for the casting news, they are Saki Ogasawara as Shizue Minoda, Yukiyo Fujii as Hanadai Renjō, Hikaru Akao as Ryōko Ogawa, and Wataru Hatano as Takeshi “Take-bō” Kōta:

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The official accounts for the Gachiakuta anime released a new teaser trailer today, announcing the series is scheduled to premiere in July 2025. Additionally, Crunchyroll is announcing today the anime will stream on the service as it airs in Japan during the summer 2025 season. Gachiakuta Anime Teaser Trailer Gachiakuta Release Date: July 2025 Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis (excluding Russia and Belarus) and Indian subcontinent Synopsis: Crawl back from the abyss of Hell to change this lousy world! Rudo lives in the slums of a floating town, where the poor scrape by under the shadow of the rich who live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss. Then one day, he’s falsely accused of murder, and his wrongful conviction leads to an unimaginable punishment—exile off the edge, with the rest of the trash. Down on the surface,...

The official website of Grand Blue announced that the anime’s second season will be released on July 7, 2025.

Returning to perform the opening theme is Japanese reggae group Shonan no Kaze, known for their work on the first season’s opening song, Grand Blue.

This time, they will be joined by the dance vocal unit Atarashii Gakko! for the new theme song, Seishun Towa (Eternal Youth).

Season 2 will continue the story after Iori completes a diving course in Okinawa. The plot kicks off when Iori returns home and receives a letter from his younger sister, Shiori.

Zero-g, the studio behind Season 1, will return for Season 2, this time teaming up with Liber.

Shinji Takamatsu will reprise his role as director, scriptwriter, and sound director, with Hideoki Kusama serving as the character designer and chief animation director.

Key cast members, including Yuma Uchida as Iori, Ryohei Kimura as Kohei Imamura, Hiroki Yasumoto as Shinji Tokita,...

Ahead of an April 6, 2025 broadcast debut and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official anime website and accounts for Witch Watch today confirmed the casting of Nana Mizuki as Nico's mother, Ibuki Wakatsuki, and Katsuyuki Konishi as Morihito's father, Reiji Otogi. Ibuki Wakatsuki Reiji Otogi The Witch Watch anime's main cast includes: Nico Wakatsuki voiced by Rina Kawaguchi (Quan in Kizuna no Allele ) Morihito Otogi voiced by Ryota Suzuki (Ryusei in Dr. Stone ) Kanshi Kazamatsuri voiced by Kohei Amasaki (Will in Wistoria: Wand and Sword ) Keigo Magami voiced by Kaito Ishikawa (Naofumi in The Rising of the Shield Hero ) Nemu Miyao voiced by Tomori Kusunoki (Shizuka in Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead ) Yuri Makuwa voiced by Mikako Komatsu (Maki in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Kara Minami voiced by Rie Takahashi (Yuzuriha in Hell's Paradise ) Kukumi Ureshino voiced by Konomi Kohara (Chika in Kaguya-sama: Love is War ) Tenryu Kiyomiya voiced by...

Ahead of an April 5 broadcast debut, a brand-new trailer released today for Yaiba: Samurai Legend previews the comedy adventure anime's opening song, "Blade" by Blue Encount ( My Hero Academia Season 4 Op), and highlights all the farce and force we'll be treated to from next month. A main visual and four additional cast members were also revealed. Yaiba: Samurai Legend Main Trailer Yaiba: Samurai Legend Main Visual Yaiba: Samurai Legend 's confirmed cast list is now as follows: Yaiba Kurogane voiced by Minami Takayama Sayaka Mine voiced by Manaka Iwami Takeshi Onimaru voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya Kenjuro Kurogane voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi Musashi Miyamoto voiced by Junichi Suwabe Kagetora voiced by Isshin Chiba Shonosuke voiced by Kosuke Echigoya Raizo Mine voiced by Atsushi Miyauchi Shizuka Mine voiced by Rina Sato Fuji Mine voiced by Kimiko Saito Gerozaemon Geroda voiced by Takeharu Onishi Mr. Spider voiced by Shuhei Sakaguchi Mr. Sea...

At one point, mecha was the dominant genre for anime series. The genre had franchises for both children and adults, and they were constantly getting new series. One reason there were so many mecha anime is how easy the genre can sell merchandise, yet that wasn't the only reason. Some of the best anime of older eras were part of the mecha genre, making them impossible to ignore.

Even now, many of the mecha anime from the '80s, '90s, and 2000s are better than most modern anime series today. Rather than offering easy power fantasies about being the strongest or more popular, mecha anime often had far more to offer. Whether it was commentary on society or just passionate protagonists that are easy to love, it's impossible to go wrong with classic mecha anime.

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The year 2024 was filled with lots of great anime, both new releases and old series. According to the anime streaming website, MyAnimeList, these anime series were some of the most watched in 2024. From Oshi no Ko, an anime about two people reborn as the children of a famous pop idol, to Solo Leveling, an anime about a man becoming the most powerful fighter in the world, these anime series are all so entertaining and fresh that they have earned their numerous views.

There are many reasons why these anime series have gained so much popularity, whether it's because of a killer story, fantastic animation, or just amazing writing. It's no surprise that many different genres gained as much popularity in 2024 as they did. From isekai anime to school-themed anime series, some truly wonderful anime series made 2024 special and are worth a watch.

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While the next episode of Fate/strange Fake is set to premiere at a date yet unknown, we do have more news and art to tide us over. Today, a new character visual has been released, depicting Orlando and his Caster-class Servant. Character designer and chief animation director Yukei Yamada pens the dual portrait, depicting Orlando Reeve on the right and Caster (a.k.a. Alexandre Dumas) on the left: Related: Fate/strange Fake TV Anime Adds Katsuyuki Konishi to Cast Following the release of Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- in July 2023, the TV anime series was announced the same month . The staff for -Whispers of Dawn- will return for the TV anime, including: Director: Shun Enokido, Takahito Sakazume Series Composition: Daisuke Ohigashi Character Design: Yukei Yamada Music: Hiroyuki Sawano Production: A-1 Pictures Crunchyroll currently streams both Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- as well as the first episode of...

Vampire and witches are some of the most popular supernatural creatures in anime, right along with demons and yokai. They gained even more popularity in the early 2000s when anime series got pretty creative with creature lore. Some series have different categories of witches with specific powers and strengths, from elemental abilities to cast curses.

Some titles experiment with vampire lore, weaving together traditional sun-fearing vampires and formidable dhampirs. Witches and vampires are also perfect characters to incorporate into dark fantasy and gothic anime. Dark fantasy and gothic are ancient subgenres, but audiences were drawn to new takes on them in the early 2000s.

Princess Tutu Pairs a Whimsical Art Style with Heavy Themes & Evil Sorcery Series Years: 2002-2003; Streaming on Prime VideoImage via Hal Film Maker Studio.

A magical girl anime inspired by classical ballets, like Princess Tutu, doesn't seem like it would be a dark fantasy at first glance.

The latest Detective Conan episode wrapped up with an unexpected treat—a crossover video announcing that Shin Samurai-den Yaiba, a brand-new anime based on Gōshō Aoyama’s Yaiba manga, is officially set to premiere on April 5.

The show will air on Ytv, Ntv, and affiliated networks across Japan at 5:30 p.m. (4:30 a.m. Edt), leading directly into Detective Conan at 6:00 p.m. (5:00 a.m. Est). With this, the ‘Gōshō Aoyama Hour’ programming block is born!

Before the TV debut, fans will get an early look at the first three episodes. March 13 marks the day when Shin Samurai-den Yaiba will hit 10 Toho Cinemas locations. This special screening won’t just feature the episodes—it also includes a discussion with series creator Gōshō Aoyama, director Takahiro Hasui, and character designer Yoshimichi Kameda.

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The Vampire Diaries is an eight-season-long TV series about immortal vampires and historical doppelgänger lovers. The paranormal romance is based on a series of books of the same name by L.J. Smith. Elena Gilbert's story centers around a love triangle between her and two vampires.

As The Vampire Diaries continues, Elena discovers even more paranormal creatures, like witches and ghosts. The series has an almost soap opera-style tone. Vampires are among the most popular anime creatures, and they go hand in hand with paranormal romance anime. Many vampire anime titles share many of the tropes and tone in The Vampire Diaries.

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Grand Blue has unveiled three new characters along with their voice cast for the second season of the anime on Feb 2, 2025.

Checkout the details for the newly announced characters and cast below:

Aya Yamane as Sakurako Busujima

“I’m Aki Yamane, and I’ll be playing Sakurako Busujima! Every recording session is so much fun that it’s hard not to laugh—it truly captures the energy of the anime. Outside the recording booth, there are always plenty of drinks, snacks, and merchandise, and I’m amazed by how lively the atmosphere is. I’ll do my best to bring fans the best Sakurako possible! Please look forward to it! Cheers!!“

Sumire Morohoshi as Shiori Kitahara

“I’m Sumire Morohoshi, and I’ll be playing Shiori Kitahara. It was an absolute blast to jump into this laughter-filled, high-energy team alongside Shiori. I put my all into the role, making sure...

Every Soul Reaper Captain in Bleach wields a Zanpakutō, and they can all use Bankai. A handful of Lieutenants have also achieved Bankai over the course of the series. The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc introduced several never-before-seen Bankai, and they were all highly effective in battle. Several notable Soul Reapers did not reveal their Bankai during the conflict.

Most of these Soul Reapers are former Captains, and several of them were members of Squad Zero, who were tasked with protecting the Soul King. Some of these Soul Reapers could not use Bankai because of a seal or other circumstances, and one Soul Reaper, in particular, died before they could reveal it. Some Soul Reapers simply decided never to use Bankai, because the situation was not ideal, or because they relied on other skills.

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Warning: Contains spoilers for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning.Following the premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning, fans are worried about the possible retirement of Shuichi Ikeda i.e. the voice of One Piece’s Shanks. Long before Shuichi Ikeda was cast as Shanks, he made a name for himself as Char Aznable in Mobile Suit Gundam, and with the popularity of Gundam and how often he’s reprised the role, it’s easily the most iconic role of Ikeda’s career.

Few voice actors are as iconic as Shuichi Ikeda, but his time as a voice actor might be ending. Char Aznable appears in the Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning compilation film as part of the reveal that it takes place in an alternate timeline where Char won the war, but rather than be voiced by Shuichi Ikeda, he’s voiced by Yuuki Shin of Tokyo Revengers fame.

The official website and accounts for Orb: On the Movements of the Earth today unveiled a new key visual for the historical drama anime's forthcoming third part, which commences tonight in Japan with Episode 16. Furthermore, an all-night screening of episodes 1-17 will be held on January 18 at Shinuku Wald 9 in Tokyo, with cast members Katsuyuki Konishi, Saya Hitomi, Miyuri Shimabukuro and Satoshi Hino in attendance. Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Part 3 Key Visual Related: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Anime Previews New Cast in Latest Trailer Based on the manga by Uoto, Kenichi Shimizu ( Parasyte -the maxim- ) directs Orb: On the Movements of Earth at studio Madhouse, with series composition by Shingo Irie ( Nyaight of the Living Cat ), character designs by Masanori Shino ( Black Lagoon ) and music by Kensuke Ushio ( Chainsaw Man ). Seven Seas Entertainment publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: In fifteenth-century Europe,...

The alluring world of writer Natsu Hyuuga and illustrator Touko Shino's The Apothecary Diaries light novel series is officially back on the screen with today's premiere of The Apothecary Diaries season 2. With the anime returning to broadcast and streaming on Crunchyroll as part of the Winter 2025 Anime Lineup , there's no better time to take a look at the show's voice cast, trailers, streaming details and more. Read on below for everything you need to know! The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Guide Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Coming Out? The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Release Date and Time English Sub Release Date: - The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 premieres on January 10, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis Related:...

Ah, the sweet agony of waiting for the next season of a show that has you hooked. It’s like you’re in a relationship with a TV series—one minute, you’re on top of the world, and the next, you’re left with nothing but cliffhangers and ‘to be continued’… Well, let’s face it, there’s nothing quite like the buzz that fills the air when a beloved anime confirms its return. The Apothecary Diaries has given us exactly that!

Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries |Credits: Toho

As Season 1 wrapped up in March 2024, fans were left reeling, their brains buzzing with questions and theories. Frustrating yet thrilling at the same time, right? But hey, isn’t that how the saying goes? Good things come to those who wait. Indeed, get ready to reap the rewards because Season 2 is on its way, and it’s gearing up to...

The Apothecary Diaries is coming back very soon!

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 eager to find out when Season 2 will air.

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The Fate Project New Year's Eve TV Special 2024 event aired in Japan today, bringing with it more news about the Fate/strange Fake TV anime along with the advance broadcast of the first episode. The full series is set to premiere in 2025 , and a new cast member has been announced. The latest cast addition is Katsuyuki Konishi (Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ), who will voice Hansa Cervantes. You can see his visual alongside the Quartet visual featuring Katya Kambanellis, Viola Wahlstrom, Maysia Kwo and Shanti Mukherjee below. There's also a new preview for episode 2: Related: Fate/strange Fake TV Anime Shares New Trailer, Character Visual Following the release of Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- in July 2023, the TV anime series was announced the same month . The staff for -Whispers of Dawn- will return for the TV anime, including: Director: Shun Enokido, Takahito Sakazume Series Composition: Daisuke Ohigashi...

Mashle: Magic and Muscles captivated anime fans with its mix of hilarious antics and fantastical world-building. The series follows Mash Burnedread, a boy who was born without the ability to use magic in a world where everyone else can cast spells. If anyone discovers Mash's secret, he'll be persecuted for his struggles. In order to continue living peacefully with his adoptive grandfather, MAsh must first become a Divine Visionary at Easton Magic Academy.

It shouldn't be an easy task, as Mash lacks all access to magic, but he makes it work with a super strength that allows him to perform inhuman feats, anyway. For now, the Mashle anime may be over. However, a sequel series was announced in May 2024. While fans wait for new content to satiate their appetite for magical fantasies and the super strength that rivals them, they will likely need other anime to keep them occupied in the meantime.

The following contains major spoilers for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga, by Koyoharu Gotouge, available in English through Viz Media.

Demon Slayer's nine active Hashira are humanity's last line of defense against the vicious demons that rule the night. It's not an easy job, and only the best of the best can take on this prestigious mantle. As such, the only way to become a Hashira is to kill at least 50 demons or defeat one of Muzan's overpowered Demon Moons. A Hashira can also choose their successor—or Tsugoku—by carefully selecting them from the Corps' most skilled members.

In other words, they are powerful individuals capable of fighting the strongest of Muzan's demons, demonstrating their overwhelming strength in recent anime seasons. Unfortunately, many of these fan-favorite characters met brutal, untimely demises in Demon Slayer, even if they did manage to secure victory against their respective opponents.

Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits anime was released in 2018 and it has a lot to offer, from folklore elements to Aoi’s cooking. The anime appealed to the audience with its warm and cozy narrative, tugging at their heartstrings with the wholesome interactions between Aoi and the other characters.

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However, the most interesting part of the series was arguably the central duo, Aoi and Oodana. The final episode of the first season ended on a satisfactory note but left a lot to be desired on the romance front. To fans’ joy, a sequel to the anime has been announced after almost seven years and fans are beyond surprised.

Fans are elated with the unexpected announcement of Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits season 2

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Just as sports films have captured audiences' hearts, sports anime have risen from the ranks of TV shows or comic-inspired series to become cultural phenomenons. And looking at the most beloved and popular sports anime ever released, it isn't hard to see why.

The best sports anime series deliver compelling character histories, challenges, and victories. They also deliver on important themes like friendship, loss, family, and dedication. If all of that wasn't enough, the top ranks of sports anime have also captured enough acclaim and devotion to not only be recognized as the best of their subgenre, but be seen among the top anime of all time.

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The official YouTube channel for the upcoming winter 2025 TV anime Mashin Sozoden Wataru , the latest fourth installment of Sunrise's fantasy anime franchise Mashin Hero Wataru , has started streaming a new trailer introducing the main characters and magical robots. The clip also featured anime's ending theme song "Pocket" performed by Ldh Japan's eight-member male dance and vocal group Fantastics from Exile Tribe . "We are very honored to perform the theme song for the Wataru," the group's member Sekai said. "RyuTuber!? I'm excited to see what kind of world Wataru's world will unfold! I think the music is something that today's kids will enjoy anyway!" Mashin Sozoden Wataru New Trailer Fantastics from Exile Tribe artist photo Additionally, an original short anime series will also be available on the anime's official YouTube channel. The series, produced by Plott, tells the activities of Wataru and his friends, which are not depicted in the TV anime.

The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries , an upcoming TV anime based on the supernatural mystery manga series, has revealed a new teaser trailer, a new piece of key art and two key cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in April 2025. The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Teaser Trailer The main cast includes: Kana Kusakabe voiced by Kaori Maeda (Konatsu Taiga in Senpai is an Otokonoko ) Kana Kusakabe Akihiko Chuzenji voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi (Ashikaga Takauji in The Elusive Samurai ) Akihiko Chuzenji Based on the Rozen Kreuz novel series created by Natsuhiko Kyogoku, Kodansha serializes the original The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries manga by Aki Shimizu in their Comic Days shonen manga magazine. Chihiro Kumano directs the TV anime at animation studio 100studio. Atsushi Oka provides the scripts and also serves as animation supervisor, and...

No matter how toxic or misogynistic some shojo anime male leads can be, there’s no denying their magnetic appeal. While the genre has shifted towards “green-flagged” heroes rather than glorifying condescending men, fans can’t help but feel drawn to the irresistible allure of the “bad boy” persona. The latest example of this is Yakuza Finace’s Kirishima Miyama. He has become anime viewers' new favorite bad boy with his destructive behavior, killer looks, and noxious personality.

He’s a walking red flag, whether it’s his mischievous nature or obsessiveness with Yoshino. His controlling nature may annoy her, but fans have fallen in love with Kirishima and his unbearably tempting charms. For those who can’t ignore boys like Kirishima with a morally grey personality, these shojo male leads would be great additions to their list.

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One of the biggest trademarks of anime is its proclivity for intense action, leading to some of the greatest actions movies of all time. While many great shows have nothing to do with the genre, many of the biggest anime in history have been ones that have had a heavy focus on action, whether it be grounded in reality or the fantastical.

Feature-length anime films are often when animators are given complete time and freedom on a project, and that often leads to anime movies focused on action, which takes their stories and animation to incredible levels, especially if they were part of an ongoing franchise, and being some of the best things to watch in the entire medium. This has always been the case for old and new movies alike, with a few taking it far enough to be some of the best action-centric anime films for fans to watch.

Summer 2024 was a great season for anime, introducing many series that have since grown to become fan favorites. My Dear Friend Nokotan brought fans to laughter with its absurdity. Fairy Tail continued in Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest. The popular Western adult cartoon Rick and Morty even got its own anime adaptation.

However, hidden behind the glamour of all the hit anime captivating fans, several anime didn't get the attention they rightfully deserved. Despite having beautiful art, a captivating story, or simply a hilarious concept, these anime couldn't attract fans the way other series did. However, these underrated anime shouldn't be left to obscurity either. These are the ten most underrated anime of summer 2024.

Vampires Work Together To Care for Children's in Delico's Nursery The Japanese Stage Play Comes to Life in Anime Form

Delico's Nursery is a supernatural mystery inspired by a series of Japanese stage plays named Trump.

Yaiba: Samurai Legend , an upcoming TV anime based on the manga by Gosho Aoyama ( Case Closed ), has revealed a new teaser trailer (below) as well as two additional cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV beginning in April 2025. The new cast members include: Kenjuro Kurogane voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi (Ashikaga Takauji in The Elusive Samurai ) Kenjuro Kurogane and Katsuyuki Konishi Musashi Miyamoto voiced by Junichi Suwabe Musashi Miyamoto and Junichi Suwabe Shogakukan serialized the original Yaiba manga from 1988 – 1993 in their Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine, and the series was also previously adapted into a TV anime which broadcast in Japan from April 1993 – April 1994. Takahiro Hasui directs Yaiba: Samurai Legend at Wit Studio. Toko Machida provides the series composition, Yoshimichi Kameda provides the character designs and chief animation direction, and Yutaka Yamada and Yoshiaki Dewa provide the music. Yaiba: Samurai Legend teaser art Related: Yaiba Anime Remake Reveals Staff,...

Shonen is one of the most popular anime genres and is full of popular characters. Furthermore, many of the shonen's most popular characters have come from the last five years. Several recent anime heroes, like Senku Ishigami, have quickly become beloved by anime fans everywhere. A few of these characters completely redefine the genre and will be remembered long after their series stop streaming.

Many of the new most popular shonen have equally popular protagonists. Several of these characters, like Denji from Chainsaw Man, even transcend the popularity of their respective series. A few of these anime heroes are even considered fan favorites. Thankfully, most of these characters are part of an ongoing series and will continue to stream for a long time.

Mash Burnedead Compensates a Lack of Magic With Muscles Mash Transcends His Body's Physical Limits

Mash Burnedead is unable to use magic in a world full of wizards.

The upcoming continuation of the decades-old Mashin Hero Wataru anime franchise, titled Mashin Sozoden Wataru and centered on a young adventurous "RyuTuber" aiming for stardom, announced today that the new series will begin airing on Japanese television starting January 12, 2025 at 17:30 Jst . The music group lol will also perform the opening theme song "Pop Up!" The Mashin Sozoden Wataru anime's cast includes: Ryunryun voiced by Rie Kugimiya Maro voiced by Megu Umezawa Kakeru Amabe voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki Wataru Hoshibe voiced by Mutsumi Tamura Ofurain voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi Mashin Ryujinmaru voiced by Tomokazu Sugita Related: Mashin Sozoden Wataru Anime Premieres in January 2025 Yumi Kamakura ( Inazuma Eleven Ares ) directs Mashin Sozoden Wataru at studio Bandai Namco Pictures, with series composition by Yoichi Kato ( Duel Masters!! ), character designs by Mayuko Nakano ( The Vampire Dies in No Time ) and Yoshinori Yumoto ( Daily Lives of High School Boys ) and music by Ryuichi Takada,...

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...

Shnen is one of the most popular genres in anime. It's a genre targeting boys and young men, featuring amazing fights, awesome world-building, and some of the best friendships around. While it might not seem so, friendships are huge in shnen anime. Most protagonists have a best friend they can rely on, helping to push them to new heights. Some of the best friendships in shnen aren't between the protagonist, but between two other characters who have each other's backs no matter what.

To be a good friendship in shnen, the two characters need to trust each other completely. They need to be able to rely on each other, and they also need to be able to push each other. A good friend knows their friend's limit, but also believes in them enough to help them surpass their limits too.

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The Apothecary Diaries is a newer release anime based on a light novel series of the same name, and it's wildly popular with shojo audiences and fans of political intrigue. Maomao and Jinshi's story takes place in a fictionalized Imperial China, in the Emperor's Inner Palace. There are many players in and outside the palace, and all the characters are well-written and contribute to the complex plot.

The protagonist, Maomao, bridges the gap between two vastly different, but equally intricate, worlds. She is an integral worker in the Inner Palace, but she was raised around Verdigris House. The Apothecary Diaries is such a hit partly because characters from so many social and professional statuses feel vital and nuanced.

Jinshi Oversees the Intricacies of the Inner Court Gaoshun & Lihaku Are Diligent Court Assistants

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Jinshi

Overseer of the Inner Court

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Delico's Nursery is but a piece of Kenichi Suemitsu's much larger story, consisting of stageplays and short fictions that make up an intricate and emotionally devastating gothic fantasy saga about chasing immortality. Dali Delico, Gerhard Fra, Henrique Lorca, and Dino Classico are but mere pawns in the grand scheme that is the Trump series.

The story of Delico's Nursery serves as the anime prequel to the tale told in the Trump manga, which is based on Suemitsu's work and illustrated by Hamaguri. In it, main protagonist Dali Delico, along with three other vampiric noblemen, have to juggle the responsibilities of raising their very young children while investigating a series of murders that could lead to a calamity that affects the entire vampire race.

The Aristocratic Fathers are the Four Pillars of Delico's Nursery Dali Delico is the Catalyst of the Plot

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May 6

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The Apothecary Diaries is celebrating Halloween in style with festive art of its characters in costume! Today marks the arrival of the second piece of new artwork, depicting Gaoshun dressed up in seasonal finery. Gaoshun is dressed as Leizhenzi, a winged Chinese thunder god who wields a golden rod. Check out the art, as well as a new short featuring the voice of Katsuyuki Konishi: Related: The Apothecary Diaries Blu-ray Leads Crunchyroll's January 2025 Home Video Lineup Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ) directs the anime adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries , and also serves as series composer. Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) is the assistant director at Toho animation Studio and Olm. The series is originally written by Natsu Hyuga, with illustrations by Touko Shino. For more from The Apothecary Diaries, catch up on all of Season 1 subbed and dubbed right here on Crunchyroll ! Source: Official Website...

With spirits playing such a prominent role in Japanese culture, it's no wonder that many fans want to know what the best anime about ghosts are. The supernatural occupies a popular spot in pop culture for good reason. Audiences love to explore the world of the occult, whether to get some good, old-fashioned scares or out of genuine interest. Whatever the reason, ghosts and spirits are never far away from the entertainment industry.

Some of the most iconic anime in history deal with the supernatural. Stories like Death Note and Jujutsu Kaisen take audiences into the dangerous world of the supernatural in a way that's both fun and easily accessible. Sometimes the ghosts are friendly allies in the protagonist's battle; other times, they are the cruelest of villains, but that's what makes them fascinating. The best anime about ghosts show how truly diverse stories about the restless dead can be.

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Each new anime season offers an amuse-bouche of new characters to love, storylines to unravel, and worlds to explore, all stoking fandom and building a sense of community among viewers. For anime fans, nothing is quite as captivating as discovering something together in real-time, so the lookout for the next big anime hit a series that doesnt just captivate audiences but surpasses expectations never ends.

As 2024 heads into its halfway mark, it's only natural to take a look back at the years offerings so far. With so many incredible series to choose from, some of the year's most prominent standouts are the anime that exceeded original hopes, ranging from lofty to non-existent. Whether it be absurd isekai series like Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon or nostalgia-tinged sapphic sci-fi adventures like Metallic Rouge, 2024 has brought a full...

The following contains minor spoilers for Yakuza Fiance: Raise wa tanin ga li, which premieres on Crunchyroll October 7, 2024. Reader discretion is advised.

Anime-lovers have plenty to look forward to as Crunchyroll launches the Fall 2024 anime season. From the return of fan-favorites like Blue Lock and Re:zero to highly anticipated debuts like Dragon Ball Daima and Dan Da Dan, there is so much to get excited about this fall. Fans of gritty crime/romance drama have Yakuza Fianc: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii to look forward to, and it definitely promises to deliver. Based on the

Romance blends well with crime drama, especially when there's yakuza involved. Dangerous, seductive and highly volatile, it's easy for fans of the genre to fantasize about the intense passion and high stakes that come with romancing the bad boy. In its first episode, Yakuza Fianc promises that and so much more, along with a healthy...

Before the start of broadcast in Japan today on October 5, the official website for the TV anime adaptation of Uoto's historical manga Orb: On the Movements of the Earth confirmed that the anime will run for two consecutive cours with a total of 25 episodes. The site also released a key visual featuring the protagonist Rafal observing the stars, and Badeni, Jolenta, and Oczy looking up at the same star-filled sky. The site describes it: "They are all from different backgrounds, ages, genders, and occupations. The visual expresses the grand and passionate story of this work, in which people who are fascinated by the beauty of the geocentric theory and who put their lives and beliefs on the line to prove it." Key visual Related: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Anime Releases Main Trailer The TV anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is set to premiere in Japan,...

The official X account of Grand Blue announced on Sep 29, 2024, that the anime is returning for a second season six years after the broadcast of season 1 in 2018.

Season 2 will continue the story after Iori completes a diving course in Okinawa. The plot kicks off when Iori returns home and receives a letter from his younger sister, Shiori.

A teaser image of the characters celebrating under the summer sky has been released alongside the announcement.

Zero-G, the studio behind Season 1, will return for Season 2, this time teaming up with Liber.

Shinji Takamatsu will reprise his role as director, scriptwriter, and sound director, with Hideoki Kusama serving as the character designer and chief animation director.

Key cast members, including Yuma Uchida as Iori, Ryohei Kimura as Kohei Imamura, Hiroki Yasumoto as Shinji Tokita, Katsuyuki Konishi as Ryujiro Kotobuki, Chika Anzai as Chisa Kotegawa, Maaya Uchida as Nanaka Kotegawa, Takuya Eguchi as Hajime Nojima,...

Anticipation for the Fall 2024 anime season is heating up, with fans excited to see the release of numerous high-profile series like Dragon Ball Daima and Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. However, according to a survey from the large Japanese review service Filmarks (the Japanese equivalent of IMDb), one particular anime, soon landing on Netflix in the U.S., is leading the pack.

Due to debut on Netflix on Oct. 5, 2024, Chi. - About the Earth's Movement (called Orb: On the Movements of the Earth for its U.S. release) may have slipped past most Western fans' notice so far. Nonetheless, it's easy to see why the entry is a notable one among the rest of the upcoming season. Behind Orb is a powerhouse creative team worthy of great expectations. Kenichi Shimizu (Parasyte: The Maxim) is attached as director, with character designs coming from Shino Masanori and animation production handled by Madhouse, the...

A second full trailer released for the Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii anime today announced that the series will begin airing on October 7 at 23:00 Jst in Japan, while also providing a preview of opening song "Under and Over" by The Oral Cigarettes ( Noragami Aragoto Op). "Nani Wararotonnen" by Yoshino will serve as the ending song. Four additional cast members were also revealed, joining leads Akira Ishida and Hitomi Ueda: Aoi Tachibana voiced by Ryota Takeuchi Sota Inamori voiced by Shimozaki Hiroshi Taketo Hotei voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi Tsubaki Akashigata voiced by Reina Ueda Aoi Sota Taketo Tsubaki Related: Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii TV Anime Adds Two Additional Cast Members Based on the manga by Asuka Konishi, Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii is directed by Toshifumi Kawase ( Cestvs -The Roman Fighter- ) at Studio Deen, with series composition by Rika Takasugi, character designs...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Uoto's historical manga Orb: On the Movements of the Earth today released a main trailer to announce its premiere date in Japan, October 5, 2024. The anime's first two episodes will broadcast consecutively on Nhk General TV in Japan on the premiere day. And after each episode airs, it will also stream worldwide on Netflix. The clip also features the anime's opening theme song "Kaiju" by Sakanaction and the ending theme song "Aporia" by Yorushika , as well as soundtrack music by Kensuke Ushio ( Chainsaw Man ). In addition to the previously announced Maaya Sakamoto as the protagonist Rafal, Kenjiro Tsuda as Nobak, and Show Hayami as Hubert, three more voice cast members have also been announced — Katsuyuki Konishi (Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ), Yuichi Nakamura (Tatsuya Shiba in The Irregular at Magic High School ), and Saya Hitomi . Konishi will play the role of Oczy,...