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The official website for the upcoming spring 2025 TV anime Classic Stars released a main trailer today. The clip features the anime's opening theme song "Singularist " sung by Yuma Uchida , who is also cast as one of the main characters, Beethoven. As his 12th CD single, "Singularist” will release on April 2, 2025, simultaneously with his 13th CD single "Heartache," which will be featured as the ending theme for the upcoming spring 2025 TV anime #Compass 2.0 . Classic Stars Main Trailer Related: Classic Stars TV Anime Reveals April 5 Premiere, Main Visual The TV anime Classic Stars is set to premiere in Japan on April 5 at 25:00 Jst (effectively April 6 at 1:00). Crunchyroll will stream the anime as it airs for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. Classic Stars is a mixed-media project featuring young men gifted with the talents of classical composers.

The official website for the upcoming spring 2025 TV anime Classic Stars has announced that the anime is set to premiere in Japan on April 5 at 25:00 Jst (effectively April 6 at 1:00). The site has also revealed a main visual newly drawn by the anime's character designer Yoko Sato. Main Visual Additionally, a mini-album containing character songs, "Beyond★Classic" is set to release on May 21, 2025. The album includes the anime's ending theme song “Beyond★Classic,” as well as four solo songs by Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, and Liszt. CD jacket Gran★MyStar “Beyond★Classic” Lyric Video Related: Classic Stars TV Anime Sows Dis=Cord with Latest Casting, Character Trailer Classic Stars is a mixed-media project featuring young men gifted with the talents of classical composers. After lunch of the project in 2018, production of the TV anime was announced in July 2024 . Noriyasu Agematsu of Elements Garden serves as the planner and executive producer...

Now in the anime's 10th anniversary year, the first main trailer and key visual for One-Punch Man Season 3 was released today showcasing the aura of its many heroes. The new trailer confirms Season 3 will begin airing in October 2025 . One-Punch Man Season 3 Trailer One-Punch Man Season 3 Key Visual (Strongest ver.) The confirmed voice cast members include: Saitama voiced by Makoto Furukawa Genos voiced by Kaito Ishikawa Terrible Tornado voiced by Aoi Yuki Silverfang voiced by Kazuhiro Yamaji Atomic Samurai voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda Child Emperor voiced by Minami Takayam King voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto Zombieman voiced by Takahiro Sakurai Pig God voiced by Daisuke Namikawa Superalloy Blackluster voiced by Satoshi Hino Flashy Flash voiced by Kosuke Toriumi Puri-Puri Prisoner voiced by Masaya Onosaka Handsome Kamen Amai Mask voiced by Mamoru Miyano Hellish Blizzard voiced by Saori Hayami Related: One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime Confirms 2025 Release Studio J.C.Staff, which produced the second...

How did the Prism Shows begin? A new installment in the King Of Prism series will take viewers across time and space for the answer! Today it was announced that the next installment in the idol series will be King Of Prism: Your Endless Call -Minna Kirameki! Prism☆Tours- . In the new film, the seven members of idol group Septentrion will board a time machine to discover the origin of the Prism Shows. A teaser trailer shows what's in store, including hints of crossovers with previous Pretty Series installments: King Of Prism: Your Endless Call -Minna Kirameki! Prism☆Tours- Teaser Trailer Related: King Of Prism Anime Sequel Confirmed to be in Production A new visual also shows the "big three"—Jin Norizuki, Hijiri Himuro and Rei Kurokawa—when they were active idols. It has been confirmed that Shinichiro Miki, Toshihiko Seki and Showtaro Morikubo respectively will be returning to play these roles.

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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Many anime series feature some power system. Iconic shōnen series like Naruto, Bleach, and Hunter X Hunter use these systems to communicate how strong their main characters can get and what they can be capable of with enough training. Most of these shōnen power systems take wildly different approaches to this technique. Isekai and other sci-fi fantasy anime offer a much more straightforward take on power systems.

Most Isekai anime have characters "level up" like a video game. This sounds simple on paper, but plenty of series use this concept creatively. Just like the shōnen anime, these power systems can vary in complexity. But there's no doubt that among Isekai anime, these rank as some of the best that current anime offers.

Log Horizon's Leveling System Feels Right at Home in the Anime's Jrpg World Streaming on Hulu

Log Horizon is one of the best examples of adapting Jrpg mechanics into an Isekai anime.

Scopper Gaban is a legendary pirate who served as Gol D. Roger's left hand, making him one of the strongest characters in One Piece. He may be in his late 70s, but Gaban can defeat some of One Piece's strongest characters with ease. Gaban's strength was comparable to Rayleigh's and Roger's, which means he likely possesses all three types of Haki and their advanced applications.

Gaban can defeat a few Yonko Commanders and several members of the Worst Generation, most of whom have Haki of their own and Devil Fruit abilities. He can also take out some Marines with relative ease, including an Admiral. Gaban is no longer in his prime, but he can still muster enough strength to take tough enemies down with his signature axes.

Killer And His Iconic Blades Would Not Last Long Against Gaban's Axes First Appears In One Piece, Season 11, Episode 11, "New Rivals Gather!

It's no surprise that anime is filled with rich culture and has some of the most creative iterations of classic mythology and folklore. With how vast asian culture and mythology is, many series have taken inspiration from these well-known stories to create beautiful, memorable tales that leave lasting impressions on the viewers.

Some notable anime that take this approach are Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away and The Tale of Princess Kaguya, but there are some that aren't as popular that are just as fascinating and beautiful, such as Mononoke and Natsume's Book of Friends. Series based deeply on folklore and asian mythology often tell magical tales that are hard to find elsewhere.

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2025 is in full swing, and with it comes a brand-new anime season. Plenty of anime are continuing their runs from the fall season and beyond, but as is always the case, the season is filled mostly with anime that are either returning from extended breaks or new shows to watch, entirely.

The winter 2025 anime season is another one filled with plenty of new anime, and it’s already easy for fans to plan around them. At this point, every anime in the winter 2025 season has already confirmed its premiere dates and times, so anime fans can already plan out a schedule for every new anime premiering in the winter 2025 season. There are dozens of anime to keep track of from new releases alone, and with so many titles, someone is bound to find at least one series they want to watch.

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The Fate series by Type-Moon is built around the dramatic Holy Grail Wars. These intense battles bring together Masters, skilled wizards, and Servants, who are the spirits of legendary heroes. Under the creative direction of Takashi Takeuchi and writer Kinoko Nasu, the franchise began with the visual novel Fate/Stay Night.

Since then, it has expanded into prequels, sequels, parodies, and adaptations, all connected by the iconic ‘Fate’ name. Anime has become the most popular way to experience this franchise, and it’s exciting to report about a new addition to the Fate anime world.

The next chapter, Fate/strange Fake, will soon join the lineup, as the anime is going to continue in January 2025, as we have already reported. Now, ahead of the release, a new trailer has been released and you will be able to see it below.

The new trailer is heating us up for the second episode of the series,...

While Fall 2024 delivered plenty of great episodes for anime fans, audiences also had to contend with some potentially frustrating delays. Now, fan-favorite anime series Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V (DanMachi Season 5) is adding to the season’s woes. The highly anticipated series finale has been postponed indefinitely, with Episode 12 no longer set to air in 2024.

The curtain on Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V was originally supposed to fall on Dec. 27, but fans will have to wait longer for the series’ dramatic conclusion. Production issues have mired the series, with a statement from the anime's production team earlier this week confirming its indefinite hiatus. While the statement does not go into much detail, it announces that unspecified "production reasons" lie at the heart of the problem.

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Shojo's are known for their pretty and eye-catching art, which is filled with pretty flowers and sparkles. With their attractive leading cast and side characters, fans will swoon over just how pretty these characters can get.

With how pretty most shojo heroines are, it's hard to rank them since each one holds their own beauty, but there are some timeless classics that every shojo fan will agree are one of the prettiest among the bunch.

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Sawako Kuronuma's Personality Clashes With Her Appearance Anime: From Me to You

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Krillin has been part of the Dragon Ball franchise since 1985. He is Goku's best friend and is typically depicted as a comic relief character, but he has played a crucial role in protecting Earth on numerous occasions. Krillin is a master martial artist, and he now can destroy planets with powerful Ki blasts. Krillin may not be strong enough to beat many of Dragon Ball's notable villains, but he can easily defeat villains from other anime series.

Most of these anime villains possess supernatural abilities, but Krillin's Ki can easily overpower these abilities. Many of these villains are human fighters, and Krillin can evade most of their attacks with his superhuman reflexes, and his superhuman strength would enable him to knock several of them out with just one or two punches.

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The official Blue Exorcist anime stage event at Jump Festa 2025 today revealed a main trailer introducing a new opening and ending theme songs for the upcoming new arc, -The Blue Night Saga- , which is set to premiere in Japan on January 4, 2025 . Crunchyroll will also stream teh new arc as part of the winter 2025 anime simulcast lineup . The trailer also introduces four new characters and cast members: Yuri Egin voiced by Megumi Hayashibara , Shiro Fujimoto in his childhood voiced by Daisuke Namikawa , Rick Lincoln voiced by Miyu Irino , and Jenny Kal by Ryo Hirohashi . Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- Trailer Related: Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- Anime Debuts on January 4, 2025 The new opening "Tsukaku" ("Sense of Pain") is performed by Japanese rock band amazarashi , known for theme songs featured in My Hero Academia (2017), 86 Eighty-six (2021) and NieR:Automata Ver1.1a (2023). The song will be available digitally on the anime's premiere day in Japan,...

A brand-new trailer was released at the Sakamoto Days stage event during Jump Festa 2025 today, previewing the anime's ending song, "Futsu" ("Normal") by Conton Candy, and teased three additional cast members. Vaundy will perform "Hashire Sakamoto" for the opening song. The action-comedy series debuts worldwide on Japanese television and Netflix on January 11, 2025 . A second cour will follow in July 2025 . Sakamoto Days Anime Main Trailer 2 The newly announced Sakamoto Days cast members include: Hyo voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto Takamura voiced by Hochu Otsuka X voiced by Daisuke Namikawa Hyo Takamura X Related: Sakamoto Days Anime Premieres on January 11, 2025 Based on the manga by Yuto Suzuki, Masaki Watanabe ( Bartender ) directs Sakamoto Days at studio Tms Entertainment, with series composition by Taku Kishimoto ( Blue Lock ) and character designs by Yo Moriyama ( Megalobox director). Netflix is slated to stream the anime worldwide. Viz Media publishes an official English version of the manga and describes...

Science fiction anime, and sci-fi media in general, cover themes other than the obvious advanced technology and extraterrestrial exploration. Tropes like artificial intelligence or post-apocalyptic settings can create profound narratives around sensitive or complicated issues. Ergo Proxy, for example, uses sentient machinery to touch upon the subjects of identity and nihilism.

Sci-fi commonly uses elements to explore abstract concepts such as humanity and corrupt societies, and exploring such potentially deep subjects often gets dark. And, often, these stories reveal that there is nothing more terrifying than humanity itself or more disturbing than the human mind.

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Gantz is a Merciless Game of Survival Available to Stream on Crunchyroll

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Hunter X Hunter has been on a roll recently with a lot of exciting events, such as the return of the series, a new game, and more, but the creator just dropped a bombshell piece of news regarding the future of the series. It is safe to say the series is truly back in full swing as the chances of a proper ending have never looked brighter than now.

In a tweet posted by series creator Yoshihiro Togashi to his personal X account, it was confirmed that he is working on the plot and details of the next 50 chapters and that they will be published in the future. Furthermore, he also confirmed that he would get back to working on the drawing of other chapters and would start the inking process. This is huge news as it confirms how many chapters are in the works and that they will be published.

Hunter x Hunter's new fighting game, Nen x Impact has been banned in Australia due to suggestions of sexual violence against minors according to a recent report. Though Hunter x Hunter is a believed series among anime fans, one of the series' main antagonists, Hisoka, remains a controversial aspect. It seems that controversy has now boiled over, with Hisoka's disquieting antics meaning that Bushiroad and Eighting's Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact won't receive classification in Australia, effectively banning the game.

In a report by Automaton Media, the Australian Classification board specifically said that it wouldn't classify the new game with its rating system due to "sexual violence against characters under the age of 18 by an adult male character." While the board doesn't clarify, anyone familiar with the series will know that the likely culprit is Hisoka. While this is obviously disappointing for Australian fans of Hunter x Hunter...

"I'll catch Lupin III myself. Only I can fulfill this mission." Toho Next has revealed a first look teaser trailer for a brand new theatrical anime called Lupin the Third: The Movie. It's set for a release in 2025 on a roadshow tour in theaters in Japan, and hopefully in theaters in the US (but nothing announced yet). No plot details are known yet, but it's made by the director of Redline and the "World Record" segment of The Animatrix. A longer version of the trailer is being shown at 45th anniversary screenings of Lupin the 3rd: Castle of Cagliostro (1979) - the anime classic directed by Hayao Miyazaki as his very first feature film. This one also listed as Lupin the IIIrd: The Movie (with a final title still Tba) and stars the voices of Kanichi Kurita as Lupin III, Akio Otsuka as Daisuke Jigen, Daisuke Namikawa as Goemon Ishikawa, Miyuki Sawashiro as Fujiko Mine,...

The main focus of Type-Moon’s Fate series is the Holy Grail Wars, which are battles for the Holy Grail between Masters (talented wizards) and Servants (incarnations of called-upon heroic spirits). The series was developed under the artistic supervision of Takashi Takeuchi and guided by Kinoko Nasu.

The visual novel Fate/Stay Night served as the inspiration for the franchise, which includes prequels, sequels, parodies, and adaptations, all connected by the prefix “Fate.” Due to its enormous popularity, the franchise has spawned numerous well-known anime adaptations and developed into successful video games.

The anime adaptation is the most famous iteration of the original works, and we are happy to report that a new addition to the anime canon is coming later this year. There is also a free surprise for all the lucky viewers who are inside the region-locked release of the free episode of the latest Fate anime series, Fate/strange Fake.

Anime characters usually make an accurate first impression on the people they meet and follow up with their words and actions, allowing everyone to fully understand them and what they stand for. It also helps when a character is friendly and emotionally open, and they love feeling understood and accepted. By contrast, other anime characters aren't well understood by the people around them, and sometimes, it hurts.

An anime character may be misunderstood if they are too timid to express themselves and allow rumors or misconceptions to outwardly define who they are. Or, a character may have a multifaceted personality and struggle to express one side while another side does all the talking. Fortunately, some of these misunderstood characters have at least one or two special people in their lives who see them for who they truly are, and not who everyone thinks they are.

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga creator Hirhiko Araki has expressed his shock and concern after discovering that his art was flawlessly imitated by AI.

In the second chapter of New Manga Techniques, released on Nov 15, 2024, Araki shared his experience of stumbling upon an AI-generated piece of artwork that was so precise it was almost indistinguishable from his own style.

“Recently, I came across a drawing and thought. ‘This is something I drew, right?’ I was shocked to find out it was actually created by Al. When I draw manga, I add subtle, personal elements that make the work uniquely mine. This AI-generated piece even mimicked details like the way I draw eyelashes, so precisely that it was almost impossible to tell it apart from my work,” he noted.

He noted that if it were based on his more recent works, he would have been able to differentiate it immediately.

However,...

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation fans have something special to look forward to this month, with the fan-favorite isekai franchise getting a new English release courtesy of official publisher Seven Seas Entertainment.

Seven Seas Entertainment recently announced that a new audiobook is set to hit the market this November. This audio novel will be released on Nov. 21, 2024, in English through the company's Siren audiobook imprint. The script/content for the audiobook is written by author Rifujin na Magonote, who has a long history of novel writing. The book is narrated by Cliff Kurt, a voice actor who works primarily on audio for books and has previously also voiced more in the same series for Mushoku Tensei. The Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation -- Recollections collection will feature 32 short stories set during the Mushoku Tensei novels one through 10. Also featured will be a brand-new short story exclusive to this collection, an illustration gallery in color,...

It's been time to duel for the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise for 25 years, and since then, numerous magical monsters have become synonymous with the property. In celebration, the Japanese postal service is activating its trap card with a series of Yu-Gi-Oh! stamps.

These stamps are based on the iconic Blue-Eyes White Dragon, which has long since become a veritable mascot for the brand. Sold as a sheet of monster stamps, the collection will come complete with a truly Japanese take on the monster's card. Available for a limited time, the set is the ultimate way to mail home a victory in a Duel Monsters match.

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Next spring, fans of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth can immerse themselves in the worldview of this fall's sleeper hit. A new exhibition coming in March will focus on both the anime series and the historical paradigm shift that inspired its story. Titled Orb: On the Movements of the Earth -an act of planet- , the exhibition will be held at the The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (also known as the Miraikan) in Tokyo. Related: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Anime Welcomes Daisuke Namikawa as Young Piast In addition to video and photo spots with imagery from the anime, the exhibition will host information on the shift from geocentric theory (the belief that the Earth was at the center of the universe) to heliocentric theory (the belief that the Earth revolved around the sun). There will also be an exhibition on observational technology. Orb:...

The Orb: On the Movements of the Earth anime continues to adapt Uoto’s manga of the same name each week. For the eighth episode of the series, set to air in Japan on November 16, the official accounts for the anime announced that voice actor Daisuke Namikawa (Ulquiorra Cifer in Bleach ) will be joining the cast as young Count Piast, pictured above. Shinya Fukumatsu continues to voice the older version of the character. Related: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Anime Contemplates the Cosmos in Creditless Opening Video The TV anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth premiered in Japan on October 5, 2024. On the premiere day, the first two episodes were broadcast consecutively on Nhk General TV in Japan. And after each episode airs, it will also stream worldwide on Netflix. Uoto's manga was serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits from September 2020 to April 2022 for eight collected volumes.

The Orb: On the Movements of the Earth anime continues to adapt Uoto’s manga of the same name each week. For the eighth episode of the series, set to air in Japan on November 16, the official accounts for the anime announced that voice actor Daisuke Namikawa (Ulquiorra Cifer in Bleach ) will be joining the cast as young Count Piast, pictured above. Shinya Fukumatsu continues to voice the older version of the character. Related: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Anime Contemplates the Cosmos in Creditless Opening Video The TV anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth premiered in Japan on October 5, 2024. On the premiere day, the first two episodes were broadcast consecutively on Nhk General TV in Japan. And after each episode airs, it will also stream worldwide on Netflix. Uoto's manga was serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits from September 2020 to April 2022 for eight collected volumes.

This article discusses spoilers for episodes 1-5 of Demon Lord 2099.

Anime 2024s Demon Lord 2099 has introduced a spectacular world that combines the magic of fantasy and the technological intrigue of sci-fi in an exciting story about an ancient god-king reawakening 500 years into the future. Last weeks Episode 4 revealed the horrifying fate that befell a number of his people during his absence.

Now episode 5, The Depths of the Crucible," places Veltols most valuable subject and closest friend in a dangerous predicament in the hands of Marcus, a man who had once sworn loyalty to Veltol himself. However, everyones favorite demon lord also finds himself with a brand-new ally to join him in the fight to topple a system that preys on the innocent.

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Mythology has always been a big inspiration in media, from tv shows to movies and more. With Japan's rich history and extensive folklore, it's no surprise that many anime series pull from ancient mythos as well. Anime based on mythology can be found in just about every genre, from fantasy to slice-of-life, and many are some of the most popular titles in the medium. Unsurprisingly, anime also has its fair share of storylines inspired by folklore and myths from other countries, including Western mythology.

Whether they're based on Japanese myths or take inspiration from elsewhere, anime series based on mythology are often some of the most unique and creative out there. These anime series rewrite time-old folklore stories in a new light, creating characters based on the actual names and identities of real gods and placing them into new adventures. Some are rich with mythological tales,...

Most anime fans are familiar with Hisoka from Hunter x Hunter given his massive popularity. Among the many brilliant characters in the story, he stands out due to his questionable motives and a never-ending desire to test his powers. His introduction is truly bone-chilling with how menacing and ruthless he is.

Hisoka | Credits: Studio Madhouse

Most of his decisions are driven by an incessant need for some thrill in life. Even though Yoshihiro Togashi has explored his character quite well, fans can’t stop thinking about his true personality beyond his conceitedness. Although worlds apart in aura, Togashi might have created Hisoka as a parallel to Netero in the story, given their similar motivations.

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Generative AI is being surrounded by controversy lately. Sure, it can entertain viewers by having them listen to their favorite actors voice a line they wouldn’t normally say in a clip. However, it violates copyright laws, as these content creators use generative AI without getting permission from the owner of the copyrighted voice.

Lelouch and Suzaku | Credits: Studio Sunrise

AI caused quite the disruption for the voice acting community in general, since it can literally imitate or create new voices for videos and television. It can potentially replace humans to voice act and companies that have portions of the copyrights can use these voices for their own benefits. This has been going out of hand and several voice actors in Japan have stepped up to address the problem.

Eren, Lelouch, Frieza, amongst others, protest against Generative AI Eren Yeager | Credits: Studio Mappa

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In a significant move to combat the rising threat of unauthorized AI voice cloning, a coalition of popular Japanese voice actors has launched the “Nomore Unauthorized AI Generation” campaign on Oct 15, 2024.

This initiative aims to raise awareness about the exploitation of their voices, which are often replicated for commercial purposes without their knowledge or consent.

The campaign’s official X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and TikTok accounts went live on Oct 15.

A video posted across the platforms expresses the group’s concerns, stating, “Readings, songs, and even our voices, which we did not record, have been published online and are sometimes being sold. Our voices are our business tools, our lives, and an important part of ourselves that we have grown up with. Even if it was done by a fan who wanted to hear more of our voices, it is not pleasant to use it without permission.“

The video features 26 well-known voice actors,...

Mononoke has captivated audience minds with its ethereal and bold imagery, but for fans seeking more adventures outside of the 2007 Toei Animation original, a new trailer showcases the exciting Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain coming soon to Netflix. Confirmed via a Netflix News update and the trailer released on their YouTube channel, Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain will join Netflix in 2024 following the Animation Is Film Festival in October. While the exact release date is still unknown, this is exciting news for anybody wishing to return to a truly unique series.

Mononoke originally debuted as a 2007 anime spinoff from Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales, quickly becoming one of the most recognizable surreal experiences of the year. Praised for its bold style and direction, fans will be pleased that Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain features the return of the original series' director, Kenji Nakamura. The film's...

Isekai is a rare genre of anime that gives its characters a chance to get stronger in another world. While they can't do much on Earth, characters like Tanya von Degurechaff can be reincarnated into their new worlds with amazing magical abilities. Other characters, like Ghislaine Dedolida from Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, are already walking armies without the need for an after-death boost. No matter if they're from Earth or the new world, there are some incredibly powerful women in isekai.

Powerful women in isekai animes come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big, powerful sword-swingers who could bisect their enemies in an instant. Others are smaller, letting their magic handle battles for them. The strongest are both, combining rare magical abilities with an insane physical prowess to create the ultimate fighter on any battlefield.

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Some anime moments are so shocking, they can barely be explained. Anime can have some of the biggest, most unexpected moments that nobody could have seen coming, either for better, or more often, for worse. Shocking moments in anime are rarely good. Once they happen, it's usually impossible to return to a normal time. Everything changes in shocking anime moments in an instant. Whether Paul Greyrat from Muskhou Tensei wants to save his son or Madara gets betrayed in Naruto: Shippuden, shocking moments can be permanent.

There are countless series willing to push their viewers to their emotional limits. Some shows, like Dragon Ball Z, are relatively straightforward, making their shocking moments hit even harder for their infrequency. No matter how often shocking moments happen, they're always devastating, leaving the main cast of characters with an entirely new situation in their hands.

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Hunter x Hunter has garnered a great deal of attention for its complex plot, well-developed characters, and clever subversion of the Shonen tropes. The Chimera Ant arc, in particular, is well-known for its depth, moral ambiguity, and powerful emotional moments.

Killua in Chimera Ant Arc | Credit: Studio Madhouse

But this arc also introduced the omnipresent narrator, which is considered to be one of the most contentious elements of this series. While some viewers believe that the narration increased the series’ depth and gravity, others feel it robbed away the viewing experience by slowing down the action with needless explanation. This is most noticeable during the Palace Invasion, where the action and emotional suspense are overshadowed by prolonged narrations.

The Controversies Surrounding the Narrator in Hunter x Hunter Meruem from Hunter x Hunter | Credit: Studio Madhouse

The Chimera Ant Arc in Hunter x Hunter is often hailed as a masterpiece of modern anime.

Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x Hunter is one of the most popular manga and anime series. It has become a name that has transcended the borders of Japan, becoming a massive series all around the world. While the series is generally praised for its plot and action sequences, the voice actors did a fabulous job of breathing life into the characters.

Gon Freecss and Killua Zoldyck. Credits: Nippon Animation

Everyone has done a magnificent job, but one name has resonated quite well with the fans. It’s none other than Daisuke Namikawa, who voiced Hisoka in the Shonen series. His work has received an immense following, as he has been nicknamed The Voice of Weird.

However, much to the surprise of the fans, Namikawa-San has also voiced two fan-favorite characters from The Big Three. Interestingly, all three characters have one thing in common: they are all unstable, and their actions would make your skin crawl.

The official website of Kimi Ni Todoke announced on July 9, 2024, that the third season of the anime will release exclusively on Netflix from Aug 1, 2024.

The website also unveiled the second trailer for Kimi Ni Todoke season 3 previewing the new opening theme song “Et cetera,” performed by imase.

Cast members include:

Miyuki Sawashiro as Ayane Yano Yūko Sanpei as Chizuru Yoshida Yūichi Nakamura as Ryū Sanada Mamoru Miyano as Kento Miura Yuki Ono as Kazuichi Arai (Pin) Aya Hirano as Ume Kurumizawa

Mamiko Noto, who voices Sawako Kuronuma, and Daisuke Namikawa, the voice behind Shota Kazehaya, reprised their lead roles in Kimi ni Todoke season 3.The animation will be handled once again by Production I.G.

Kenichi Matsuzawa will serve as the director, with Tomoko Konparu in charge of scripts along with Michiko Yokote. The music will once again be composed by S.E.N.S. Project, known for their work on series such...

Kimi ni Todoke Season 3 will air on August 1, 2024 on Netflix. Directed by Kenichi Matsuzawa, the original voice cast is expected to reprise their roles. Based on Karuho Shiina's manga, the new season will explore Sawako and Shota's newly-established relationship.

One of the biggest shoujo anime of all time, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, is returning for a third season on Netflix this Fall 2024, and has finally confirmed a release date for the same along with an all-new trailer. First announced back in April 2024, Kimi ni Todoke is set to return after 13 long years and the excitement surrounding its return is expected to grow even further ahead of its release.

According to a post on X by MangaMoguraRE, season 3 of Kimi ni Todoke is expected to release on August 1, 2024, exclusively on Netflix. The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer posted to Netflix's Anime-specific YouTube channel.

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Season 3 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation confirmed after Season 2's conclusion. Anticipated Turning Point 4 arc to be adapted in Season 3. Season 3 likely to release next year or early 2026, with 24 episodes.

Season 3 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation has been confirmed just as the series concludes its second season. The season has been amazing so far, featuring heartbreak, great character development, and breathtaking animation.

A new season was to be expected given how the series has always been popular since it began back in 2021, but this hasn't stopped the excitement, especially given that it will adapt the highly anticipated Turning Point 4 arc.

3 # TV3 !! # # https://t.co/IatoiTvEA0 pic.twitter.com/55kV3KDdtA TV (@mushokutensei_A) June 30, 2024

With the release of episode #24 of Mushoku Tensei season 2, the official X account of the series confirmed that season 3 was in production with a short teaser video. No other details were revealed, but it is easy...

Bl Anime Babanbabanban Vampire Unveils January 2025 Premiere: Release Date Predictions Explored - Main Image

The expanding library of the Bl genre gets a new addition, as the Babanbabanban Vampire anime adaptation is slated to be released in the winter season.

The Babanbabanban Vampire anime is poised to bring a fresh and captivating twist to the vampire genre, blending elements of supernatural fantasy, boys' love, and compelling character humor!

Babanbabanban Vampire Arrives in January 2025

Get ready to meet an eccentric vampire anime character this winter, as the Babanbabanban Vampire anime is scheduled to come out in January 2025.

This announcement was made through TV Asahi’s anime lineup press conference, which means the Babanbabanban Vampire anime will be airing alongside anime titles such as Sakamoto Days, Momentary Lily, and 100 Girlfriends season 2, to name a few.

In addition to the anime’s release window announcement, a new teaser promotional video and key visual have also been unveiled.

The public bathhouse is the setting for a bloody good time, because Babanbabanban Vampire , an upcoming TV anime based on the Bl (“Bloody Love-Comedy”) manga by Hiromasa Okujima, has revealed the main staff, key cast members, a teaser trailer, and a teaser visual. The series will broadcast in Japan as part of TV Asahi's “IMAnimation” programming block beginning in January 2025. The cast of the anime includes: Ranmaru Mori voiced by Daisuke Namikawa (Adam in NieR:Automata Ver1.1a ) Ranmaru Mori character visual Rihito Tatsuno voiced by Yusuke Kobayashi (Zagan in An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride ) Rihito Tatsuno character visual The original Babanbabanban Vampire manga is serialized in Akita Shoten's Bessatsu Shonen Champion manga magazine. Itsuro Kawasaki writes and directs the TV anime at animation studio Gaina with assistant direction from Takahiro Tamano. Yukiko Ban serves as character designer and chief animation director, Manami Minakata serves as assistant character designer,...

The following contains spoilers from the Boruto manga. Anime-only viewers please be advised.

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is the nearly decade-old sequel to Masashi Kishimoto's original Naruto series, advancing the story with Boruto Uzumaki, Naruto's son as the protagonist. While the shared setting between the two works has become modernized, it still carries the Naruto series' unique ninja-centric design philosophy for everything it introduces.

This means engaging in combat is as dangerous as ever for almost any character, proven through Boruto's battles alongside friends against some of the mightiest villains fans have seen yet. As such, many major characters, like Isshiki tsutsuki, lost their lives amid the conflicts in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations so far. While some of these major characters have revived since their deaths, the deaths are still noteworthy events that bear reflection.

Updated by Jeremy Devoe on June 12, 2024: As it has been some time...

Gendai Goyaku (“Modern Mistranslation”), an animated / live-action TV program helmed by the voice actors Kenjiro Tsuda and Daisuke Namikawa in their role as the comedy duo Choudendou dB, has revealed a new trailer and a new key visual for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx and BS11 beginning on July 6, 2024, with an addition broadcast to follow on TV Hokkaido beginning on July 9. Kenjiro Tsuda and Daisuke Namikawa serve as directors, sound directors, and creative producers for Gendai Goyaku at animation studio Ilcaships . Yuki Iwai (of comedy duo Haraichi) provides the series composition and ChibaNyan provides the music. Gendai Goyaku key visual Related: Voice Actor Mamoru Miyano Releases Modern Mistranslation TV Show Theme Song on July 24 Gendai Goyaku consists of animated and live-action documentary portions. The animated portions focus on teaching the audience famous quotations from historical figures from all over the world by presenting the...

Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You is returning for a third season on Netflix in August 2024. Original cast members will reprise their roles in the new season, set to hopefully wrap up the heartwarming romance story. The third season will be directed by Kenichi Matsuzawa, with series composition by Tomoko Konparu and music by Sens.

Fondly remembered as a classic shojo anime from the 2000s alongside other beloved series like Fruits Basket and Ouran High School Host Club, Karuho Shiina's Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You is a staple in the demographic and a franchise that many anime fans have cited as being one of the best shojo ever made.

While the original manga ended in 2017, and the second season of the anime concluded in 2011, a third season is finally being produced to hopefully wrap up the adaptation of Shiina's heartwarming romance story.

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The official website of Kimi Ni Todoke season 3 announced on April 4, 2024, that the much anticipated season will premiere on Netflix in August 2024. The series will be available to stream worldwide.

The announcement is accompanied by the first trailer for the third season and a key visual.

Newly announced cast members include:

Miyuki Sawashiro as Ayane Yano Yūko Sanpei as Chizuru Yoshida Yūichi Nakamura as Ryū Sanada Mamoru Miyano as Kento Miura Yuki Ono as Kazuichi Arai (Pin) Aya Hirano as Ume Kurumizawa

Mamiko Noto, who voices Sawako Kuronuma, and Daisuke Namikawa, the voice behind Shota Kazehaya, are set to reprise their lead roles in Kimi ni Todoke season 3.The animation will be handled once again by Production I.G.

Kenichi Matsuzawa will serve as the director, with Tomoko Konparu in charge of scripts along with Michiko Yokote. The music will once again be composed by S.E.N.S. Project, known for their work...

Mushoku Tensei quickly went from being relatively unheard of to one of the most popular isekai franchises. Studio Bind has beautifully elevated the source material to create a modern fantasy classic, focusing on the series' complex worldbuilding and narrative.

However, Mushoku Tensei also has a massive cast of characters, as it follows Rudeus Greyrat's life from birth into becoming a man and even beyond. From adventurer parties to magic students to royalty, Mushoku Tensei has so many characters it's easy for people to lose track. For a long-running series like Mushoku Tensei, a comprehensive guide that keeps track of who's who is a necessity for fans wanting to remain invested.

Related Mushoku Tensei Just Pulled A Vinland Saga (& It Worked Just As Well) Rudeus and Thorfinn are two very different characters, but the second seasons of their respective series show how much they actually share in common. Dead End Gains...

Run for the Money: The Great Mission , an ongoing TV anime based on the Japanese game show "Toussouchu: On The Run" from Fuji TV, has released a new Next Stage trailer and key visual with brand new cast members joining the series, which premiered in April of 2023. Its latest season, which is still ongoing, premiered in January of this year. Next Stage key visual The new cast members include Hiroshi Kamiya, Shino Shimoji and Katsuyuki Konishi, with the latter voicing the new game master. They join regulars Showtaro Morikubo, Yumiko Kobayashi, Marina Inoue, Ryutaro Okiyaru, Kazuya Nakai, Daisuke Namikawa and Yu Shimamura. Inspired by Fuji TV's Tousouchuu live-action game show, Yukio Kaizawa and Kohei Kureta direct Run for the Money: The Great Mission at Toei Animation, which describes it like so: This series is about a survival mixed with entertainment game and as the title says, the principle is that...

Exciting news has emerged for fans eagerly awaiting the arrival of the third season of the beloved anime series, “One Punch Man.” With a recent flurry of updates, including the release of a new trailer, studio confirmation, and ongoing speculation about the release date, anticipation for One Punch Man Season 3 is at an all-time high.

One Punch Man Season 3 Studio Confirmed

In a significant development, it has been officially confirmed that Studio Jc Staff will helm the production of One Punch Man Season 3. This confirmation comes after months of speculation surrounding the studio responsible for bringing the iconic series back to life.

Despite rumors suggesting alternative studios such as Mappa or a collaboration with Bones, Jc Staff’s appointment marks a surprising yet welcome turn of events.

New Trailer and Staff Details Revealed

Accompanying the studio confirmation is the release of a captivating new teaser trailer, offering fans a tantalizing glimpse into the upcoming season.

Choudendou dB (“Superconductor Decibels”), a comedy duo composed of voice actors Kenjiro Tsuda and Daisuke Namikawa, is headlining a new TV program entitled Gendai Goyaku (“Modern Mistranslation”) that will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx and other stations beginning in July 2024. Related: Voice Actor Kenjiro Tsuda Joins Golden Kamuy Live-Action Film as Narrator The series, which consists of animated and live-action documentary portions, focuses on teaching students famous quotations from historical figures from all over the world by presenting the quotations incorrectly at first as “mistranslations” in the “modern day," encouraging the students to learn the correct quotes in the process. Source: Oricon News...