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A year and a half after an anime sequel was first announced , the I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 today announced that a TV special is in production. An epic visual and reveal trailer were also shared, but we'll have to wait a little longer for a release date. Main cast members Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Yuya), Akari Kito (Kaori) and Kaori Maeda (Lexia) are confirmed to return. I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too TV Special Visual Related: I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too Announces "New Anime Project" Shin Itagaki returns to direct the I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too special at studio Millepensee, alongside character designer Hiromi Kimura.

Ahead of an April 6 broadcast and upcoming simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official accounts for To Be Hero X today released a brand-new main trailer that gives us our first listen of the superhero series' ending song, "Kontinuum" by SennaRin ( Protocol: Rain opening theme). The opening song sequence featuring "Inertia" by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Rei was previously shared . To Be Hero X Main Trailer The main cast of To Be Hero X includes: Nice voiced by Natsuki Hanae E-Soul voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki Ahu voiced by Koichi Yamadera Lucky Cyan voiced by Inori MInase Loli voiced by Ayane Sakura Little Johnny voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Ghostblade voiced by Yuichi Nakamura Dragon Boy voiced by Koki Uchiyama Queen voiced by Kana Hanazawa X voiced by Mamoru Miyano Related: To Be Hero X Anime Releases X Character Story Video To Be Hero X features animation produced by BeDream and direction by Li Haolin ( Link...

Heroes never go out of fashion, and gorgeous ones with beautiful white hair even more so. This is exactly why the upcoming release of To Be Hero X anime is so highly anticipated. For those unfamiliar with this upcoming anime, it’s important to know that the star cast is packed with renowned voice actors and the animation looks stunning and stylish.

To Be Hero X anime | Credits: Crunchyroll Official YouTube channel

However, the most important part is that the release date of the anime has been officially confirmed along with other important information. From the plot to the full cast, all cards are on the table with the release date just around the corner. So, here’s everything you need to know to catch the first episode as soon as it drops!

To Be Hero X release date, plot, and more

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Ahead of an April 6 broadcast and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official accounts for To Be Hero X today released a "character story video" for third-ranked hero Dragon Boy. The video previews his episode theme song, "Scar", which is composed by Mecha Ude: Mechanical Arms composer Daiki (Awsm.) and performed by Ak LiuZhang. Individual character story videos for each of the core heroes are currently being released daily. To Be Hero X Dragon Boy Character Story Video The main cast of To Be Hero X is as follows: Nice voiced by Natsuki Hanae E-Soul voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki Ahu voiced by Koichi Yamadera Lucky Cyan voiced by Inori MInase Loli voiced by Ayane Sakura Little Johnny voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Ghostblade voiced by Yuichi Nakamura Dragon Boy voiced by Koki Uchiyama Queen voiced by Kana Hanazawa X voiced by Mamoru Miyano Related: To Be Hero X Anime Releases Ghostblade Character...

Ahead of an April 6 broadcast and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official accounts for To Be Hero X today released a "character story video" for fourth-ranked hero Ghostblade. The video previews his episode theme song, "Because of you", which is composed by Hideyuki Fukasawa ( Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works ) and performed by Kris Roche. Individual character story videos for each of the core heroes are currently being released daily. To Be Hero X Ghostblade Character Story Video The main cast of To Be Hero X is as follows: Nice voiced by Natsuki Hanae E-Soul voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki Ahu voiced by Koichi Yamadera Lucky Cyan voiced by Inori MInase Loli voiced by Ayane Sakura Little Johnny voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Ghostblade voiced by Yuichi Nakamura Dragon Boy voiced by Koki Uchiyama Queen voiced by Kana Hanazawa X voiced by Mamoru Miyano Related: To Be Hero X Anime Releases The Johnnies...

Ahead of an April 6, 2025 broadcast debut and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , a brand-new trailer released for Witch Watch today previews more of the upcoming magical comedy anime's spell-binding silliness and its ending song, "Mahou wa Spice" ("Magic is Spice") by four-piece rock band Aooo. Witch Watch Pre-Broadcast Trailer 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...

To Be Hero X is rocketing toward its global debut—with its Japanese premiere date now confirmed to be April 6 . Along with the announcement comes a flashy new key visual, showing the new series' 10 heroes in vibrant color. Check it out—with top-ranked hero X, of course, taking center stage: Related: To Be Hero X Anime Releases Ahu Character Story Video Release dates have been confirmed for other services as well. Netflix and Prime Video will distribute the new series starting April 7, with other platforms starting April 9. The main cast of To Be Hero X is as follows: Nice voiced by Natsuki Hanae E-Soul voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki Ahu voiced by Koichi Yamadera Lucky Cyan voiced by Inori MInase Loli voiced by Ayane Sakura Little Johnny voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Ghostblade voiced by Yuichi Nakamura Dragon Boy voiced by Koki Uchiyama Queen voiced by Kana Hanazawa X voiced by Mamoru Miyano...

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,...

Ahead of an April 2025 release and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official accounts for To Be Hero X today released a "character story video" for ninth-ranked hero E-Soul. The video previews his episode theme song, "Neon Rain" by Hidefumi Kenmochi, who composed and performed the "Eternal Rail" insert song for the ID: Invaded anime, and his flashy fighting style. Individual character story videos for each of the core heroes are currently being released daily. To Be Hero X E-Soul Character Story Video The main cast of To Be Hero X is as follows: Nice voiced by Natsuki Hanae E-Soul voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki Ahu voiced by Koichi Yamadera Lucky Cyan voiced by Inori MInase Loli voiced by Ayane Sakura Little Johnny voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Ghostblade voiced by Yuichi Nakamura Dragon Boy voiced by Koki Uchiyama Queen voiced by Kana Hanazawa X voiced by Mamoru Miyano Related: To Be Hero X...

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is one of the biggest anime franchises in history, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what’s next for Tanjiro and company!

Following the final episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc in Japan (also known as Season 4 on Netflix), the series’ official accounts revealed that a Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie trilogy will be released instead, adapting the final arc of the popular manga series into anime.

Keep reading to find out more…

There will not be a Season 5 in the TV show, but rather a trilogy of theatrical movies to conclude the series.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have acquired the trilogy of movies for a global theatrical release, excluding select Asian territories and Japan.

An official trailer for Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle was released on June 30, 2024.

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle will adapt the Final Battle portion of the manga,...

Demon Slayer anime fans in the U.S. and across the globe don't have too long to wait until the highly anticipated Infinity Castle anime movie premieres in theaters. Crunchyroll has now announced its worldwide list of release dates for the highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle film.

Via a press release, Crunchyroll revealed that the exciting climax trilogy to the Demon Slayer anime,Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, will premiere in the U.S. and Canada in both English subbed and dubbed form on Sept. 12, 2025. It will also be available in IMAX and other premium large formats. The announcement came in Crunchyroll's new trailer, which features Tanjiro and the Hashira being summoned into the Infinity Castle by Kibutsuji Muzan. Readers can check out the official Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle release date, announcement trailer and all territory release dates below.

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Crunchyroll is known for bringing some of the best anime to overseas fans. From popular anime like Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer, Crunchyroll has been one of the best anime streaming services for anime fans to go to if they want to watch their favorite anime.

Crunchyroll not only has a wide selection of anime series, but they also have plenty of notable movies that fans will want to dive into. It's the perfect way to change up the pace as they offer newer movies like Suzume, and classic movies like Akira. Crunchyroll also houses hidden gems that anime fans might not have found on their own, and its diverse selection has something in store for every fan.

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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...

Demon Slayerfans won't have too long to wait until the next exciting anime entry, with the Infinity Castle movie finally receiving an official release date, among other news.

Via its official YouTube channel on March 1, 2025, Aniplex revealed that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle will be released in Japan on Jul. 18, 2025. The release comes over six years since the anime series premiered in April 2019, promising excitement, emotion and a thrilling climax to the anime franchise. Readers can check out the new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle visual and announcement trailer below.

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The Rising of The Shield Hero anime will return for its fourth season in July. Kadokawa announced new cast members and released a fresh visual for the season. Among the newcomers are Takeo Ōtsuka as Werner and Jirō Saitō as Jaralis. The season will also feature an event called ‘Shield Fes’ in Tokyo on June 15, where fans can see the cast and musicians live.

So far, the staff hasn’t shared details about which cast and staff members will be returning for season four. However, we do know that Kaito Ishikawa (Naofumi), Asami Seto (Raphtalia), Rina Hidaka (Filo), Natsuko Hara (Rishia), Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Ren), and Makoto Takahashi (Motoyasu) will be at the event.

Crunchyroll will be streaming the new season. The anime first premiered in January 2019 with a two-hour special and 25 episodes. Season two aired in April 2022, with season three following in October 2023.

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

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

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

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

The release date for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc will be officially announced on March 1, 2025, at 7 p.m. Jst during a special event titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc: Corps Assembly.

The event will be streamed for free on Aniplex’s official YouTube channel and will feature anime’s cast members, and fan-focused activities.

Event Overview:

The program will kick off with an opening ceremony featuring key voice actors Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Akari Kito (Nezuko Kamado), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu Agatsuma), and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke Hashibira).

Another highlight is a segment where Hiro Shimono and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, along with other participants, will attempt to eat a combined total of 1,000 bowls of wanko soba. Eighty pre-registered fans will also get the chance to take part in the challenge.

The event will also include the All Corps Members Rank Advancement Test, which will quiz participants on Demon Slayer trivia,...

Ahead of an April 6, 2025 broadcast debut and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , a brand-new trailer released today for Witch Watch previews the anime's opening song, "Watch me!" by Yoasobi ( Oshi no Ko Op), and sets off an abundance of magical comedy hijinks. A new key visual was also unveiled. Witch Watch Trailer Witch Watch Key Visual The Witch Watch anime's confirmed cast list 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...

Crunchyroll is officially announcing today that the upcoming anime adaptation of Kenta Shinohara’s manga Witch Watch will stream on the platform when it premieres in April 2025! The anime series previously announced in December 2024 that it will run for two continuous cours. Witch Watch Release Date: April 2025 Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis Synopsis: Morihito Otogi, a high school student who comes from a lineage of ogres, enjoys a peaceful, ordinary life until his childhood friend, Nico, moves in with him. Nico is a witch-in-training, and chooses Morihito to be her familiar. While Nico is thrilled to reunite with her old friend and crush, Morihito is tasked with the perilous duty to protect her from a foretold calamity. Between the unpredictable chaos caused by Nico’s magic, and the awkwardness of sharing a home, their lives become a whirlwind of supernatural hijinks and threats.

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

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

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

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

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

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It's no secret that in the expansive realm of Japanese manga and anime, bad things regularly happen to good people, making them victims of their circumstances. Sometimes it's clear-cut, such as in shonen manga, where a good-hearted hero suffers through no fault of their own when they deserved better. Some seinen manga/anime characters are like that too, or perhaps it's more morally ambiguous.

In any case, some seinen manga/anime series are grim yet highly compelling because of the horrible injustice that is inflicted on good people, which often leads to stories of revenge or desperately seeking the meaning of an apparently cruel and meaningless world. Even if some seinen characters aren't entirely innocent, they still deserved better than they got, never deserving the whimsical brutality of the world and fate. In a few cases, it's mostly for comedy, proving that even the rough seinen genre has a sense of humor.

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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A brand-new trailer for the upcoming Witch Watch anime was released at the Jump Festa 2025 stage event for the magical comedy series, revealing the anime will air on Sundays at 17:00 Jst for two continuous cours starting in April 2025 . Four more cast members were also confirmed. Witch Watch Anime Trailer The Witch Watch anime's cast list is now as follows: 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...

"Immortality is what you dream of..." Crunchyroll has revealed a second teaser trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle, the first in a trilogy of anime spin-off films continuing the Demon Slayer stories. This first one is already set for a theatrical release in the US starting in 2025 - no final date has been announced. This latest teaser trailer (the second one so far) comes from the Ccxp event in Brazil. The Demon Slayer Corps plunge into Infinity Castle to defeat Muzan. However, the remaining Hashiras and the Demon Slayers who survived Tanjiro's Final Selection are pitted against the remaining members of the Twelve Kizuki first. A sequel film set after the events of the first season, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, was released in October 2020, while films, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training,...

Takopi’s Original Sin is one of the most controversial manga ever to be published by Shōnen Jump, and it’s finally getting an anime. Takopi’s Original Sin is about an alien octopus named Takopi who comes to Earth to help spread happiness, but when he tries to help a troubled girl named Shizuka, things quickly spiral out of control, and Takopi is forced to take drastic measures to keep everything together.

With a combination of dark and thoughtful storytelling, Takopi’s Original Sin is a truly standout manga, and it’s about to get even more prestige. In a surprise announcement, it’s been officially confirmed that Takopi’s Original Sin will be receiving an anime adaptation, with more information set to be revealed during Jump Festa 2024.

One Of Shōnen Jump's Best & Darkest Manga Is Finally Getting An Anime Based On The Manga By Taizan 5

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The original The Quintessential Quintuplets anime may be over, but its star voice actors just brought the series to life in an unexpected fashion -- literally. Nino and Miku’s voice actors, Ayana Taketatsu and Miku Ito, have traded the recording booth for the runway, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to model a new apparel collection featuring outfits inspired by their characters' would-be "commuting style."

Only Nino and Miku were highlighted in the post, but the official The Quintessential Quintuplets apparel line features all five Nakano sisters: Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba and Itsuki. Each gets designs sporting colors, motifs and styles tied to the characters' personalities, as highlighted in an official product listing.

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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.

Shonen anime have been some of the most popular shows since the beginning. The inspiring action and heroic tales lift fans' spirits. With that said, there are many shonen anime that fall under the radar. No matter the reason for their anonymity, these shows are practically flawless from beginning to end.

What makes these underrated shonen anime so great is their commitment to their theme. They dont hold back a silly premise or a dark plotline. These stories lay everything out for audiences to experience. Many of these anime also boast great animation and character development. They may not have a large following like the most popular shonen anime, but these shows have what it takes to be just as renowned.

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The upcoming anime To Be Hero X has been teasing its heroic lineup through a series of "character concept videos." Today's marks the seventh in the series, showcasing fourth-ranked hero Ghostblade. Yuichi Nakamura will voice the silent assassin, who takes the spotlight in this latest video. Also showcased is composer Hideyuki Fukasawa's song "Because of you": Related: To Be Hero X Anime Releases The Johnnies Character Concept Video The main cast of To Be Hero X is as follows: Nice voiced by Natsuki Hanae E-Soul voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki Ahu voiced by Koichi Yamadera Lucky Cyan voiced by Inori MInase Loli voiced by Ayane Sakura Little Johnny voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Ghostblade voiced by Yuichi Nakamura Dragon Boy voiced by Koki Uchiyama Queen voiced by Kana Hanazawa X voiced by Mamoru Miyano To Be Hero X features animation produced by BeDream and direction by Li Haolin ( Link Click...

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is one of the biggest anime franchises in history, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what’s next for Tanjiro and company!

Following the final episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc in Japan (also known as Season 4 on Netflix), the series’ official accounts revealed that a Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie trilogy will be released instead, adapting the final arc of the popular manga series into anime.

Keep reading to find out more…

There will not be a Season 5 in the TV show, but rather a trilogy of theatrical movies to conclude the series.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have acquired the trilogy of movies for a global theatrical release, excluding select Asian territories and Japan.

No release date has been confirmed yet. However, an official trailer for Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle was released on June 30!

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Anime has many iconic friendships that consist of the same sex, like Gon and Killua or Luffy and Zoro, but there are also many iconic friendships in anime that are between men and women. Friendship is a recurring theme in many anime, and it serves as the core of so many bonds by highlighting trust, mutual respect, and loyalty. Male and female friendships in anime prove love can be platonic and that not all bonds between males and females need romance.

From sibling-like relationships to friendships that thrive on shared experiences, male and female platonic bonds in anime come in many forms. Whether it's through teamwork in battle or providing emotional support, these friendships emphasize the power of companionship and the strength that comes from trusting one another.

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Though Korean manhwa have been around for quite some time, they were an underappreciated form of media for many years. However, manhwa stories are gaining more popularity than ever these days. As such, Webtoons have risen to the forefront. Many popular titles have even been adapted into anime series in recent years.

With the help of big names like Crunchyroll, several of the most iconic Webtoon and webcomic series have now made it to the small screen. With more adaptations coming out every season, manhwa and Webtoons are finally getting the recognition they deserve. For anime fans looking to get into manhwa as well, these adaptations make for a perfect introduction to some of the best titles out there.

Updated by Alexandra Locke on October 28, 2024: A growing anime trend is Webtoon and web series anime adaptations. Many of the most amazing...

"Gamera: Rebirth" is a new 6-episode, animated miniseries directed by Hiroyuki Seshita, featuring 'Gamera' fighting five 'kaiju', starring Hisako Kanemoto, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Aki Toyosaki, Subaru Kimura, Mamoru Miyano and Saori Hayami, now streaming on Netflix:

"...in the summer of 1989, 'Bo', 'Joe' and 'Junichi' were in the 6th grade and in their last summer vacation as elementary school students. Each of them has vague fears about the future. 

"Then 'Brody', the son of the commander of forces in Japan, confronts them. Brody steals cash the three of them had saved. Angered, Bo and his friends devise a plan to get their money back. 

"Just as they are about to execute their plan, the town is hit by a crisis. The monster 'Gyaos' suddenly attacks Tokyo. The four boys are trapped in a town reduced to ruins by Gyaos. As Gyaos sets its sights on them, a giant monster appears.

Izuku Midoriya or Deku is My Hero Academias most prominent Hero. His inspiring story helps fans all over the world feel motivated to chase after their own dreams. Deku is a great character, but he would be nothing without his voice actors. The man responsible for bringing Dekus voice to the English-speaking community is Justin Briner.

Briner has been voice acting since 2015 and has amassed an extensive filmography. With that said, some of the anime characters he has voiced over his career might surprise some of his fans. Though there are many to choose from, these characters are among his best anime performances.

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To Be Hero X , the latest superpowered anime collaboration between bilibili and Aniplex, debuted a brand-new trailer during Aniplex Online Fest 2024 today that announced a 2025 release date and previewed the main cast to the tune of "Jeopardy" by Hiroyuki Sawano. Crunchyroll previously confirmed at Anime Expo 2023 that it will stream the upcoming series. In a world where how well-trusted a hero is determines their powers, the following cast members will rise to the occasion: Nice voiced by Natsuki Hanae E-Soul voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki Ahu voiced by Koichi Yamadera Lucky Cyan voiced by Inori MInase Loli voiced by Ayane Sakura Little Johnny voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Ghostblade voiced by Yuichi Nakamura Dragon Boy voiced by Koki Uchiyama Queen voiced by Kana Hanazawa X voiced by Mamoru Miyano Related: To Be Hero X Anime Snaps into Action with New Trailer and Key Visual To Be Hero X features animation produced by...

The main cast of Sword Art Online is "tea-ing" up for their next adventure in a breathtaking collaboration with luxury tableware maker Noritake. An exquisite lineup of cups and saucers will feature imagery inspired by Kirito, Asuna and more.

Currently available via the Arma Bianca online store, the collaboration between Sword Art Online and Noritake features character-themed drinkware based on the anime TV series. The extravagant collection comes in three sets of two: Kirito and Asuna, Asuna and Konno Yuuki, and Kirito and Eugeo. Each cup and saucer reflects the characters' motifs, featuring a unique pattern for each relationship. Pre-orders are currently available until Oct. 10, 2024. Each set is priced at 35,200 yen (~US$249) and will be shipped sometime in February 2025.

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Twilight Out of Focus is one of the newest romance anime released this season. This Bl love story is a romantic tale of teenagers at an all-boys school finding love. There are a few couples featured in Twilight Out Of Focus, but Mao Tsuchiya and Hisashi Otomo have had the most romantic scenes so far.

Because Hisashi and Maos relationship has progressed the most, they are responsible for much of the seasons most romantic moments so far. Though they begin as just roommates, their relationship blooms as they become better acquainted. Hisashi and Mao have big hearts with a lot of love to give. Their passion for each other immerses audiences in their love story and creates many incredibly romantic moments.

Name

Age

Birthday

Japanese Va

English Va

Mao Tsuchiya

16

February 25

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Eduardo Vildasol

Hisashi Otomo

16

November 8

Yuuma Uchida

Joshua Waters

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Thanks to some new No Game No Life cosplay, everyones favorite game-obsessed otaku is making the jump from the gaming world to reality. Shiro, the adorable gamer obsessed with her older step-brother Sora, is portrayed beautifully here by an amazing anime cosplayer.

The talented cosplayer, who goes by the social media name of "likelawu," shared photos of her No Game No Life cosplay on Reddit. likelawu wears Shiros memorable purple sailor uniform and her thigh-high stockings. She also sports Shiros golden crown with colorful embedded jewelry.

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The Sharingan is one of the strongest kekkei genkai in Naruto, and it has been passed down through the Uchiha Clan for generations. This ocular kekkei genkai can see chakra, and it allows the user to copy any jutsu they see. The Sharingan grants incredible visual perception, allowing the user to read their opponent's movements. The base Sharingan is a tad overpowered in Naruto, but there are a few characters from Bleach who can counter it.

Most of the Bleach characters who can counter the Sharingan possess great spiritual power and somewhat broken abilities. Many of these Characters are high-level Soul Reapers and Quincies, but there is also an Arrancar that can make the Sharingan's visual prowess useless. The Sharingan can place others under a special type of genjutsu, but this would have no effect on Bleach characters since none of them possess chakra.

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"Sensei" will have to navigate a lot more than elf priestesses and catgirls in this new world! The anime adaptation of No Longer Allowed in Another World has introduced two new cast members, who will be making their appearances in upcoming episodes. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) will take on the role of the very modern-looking Kotaro: Related: No Longer Allowed in Another World Anime Shares Creditless Ending Video Meanwhile, Katsuyuki Konishi (Kamina in Gurren Lagann ) takes on the role of a character credited simply as "Tuxedo Man": Related: Mayu Maeshima Shares No Longer Allowed in Another World Ending Song Music Video The original No Longer Allowed in Another World manga is written by Hiroshi Noda, illustrated by Takahiro Wakamatsu and serialized in Japan by Shogakukan in their Yawaraka Spirits seinen manga magazine. An English language version is also available from Seven Seas Entertainment.

Negi Haruba's popular The Quintessential Quintuplets anime adaptation has received its first release date announcement for the upcoming TV special, which is set to adapt the original "Honeymoon Arc." The impending release has also been teased with a new visual of the five sisters at the beach in floral-inspired summer dresses.

Via The Quintessential Quintuplet's official anime site on TBS, the upcoming TV special The Quintessential Quintuplets* adapting the "Honeymoon Arc" will be released in theaters for three weeks from Sep. 20, 2024. Following this, the anime is expected to head to TV screens. Ticket sales go live on July 19 for fans in Japan, priced at 1,300 yen. Pony Canyon is distributing the film; readers can check out the new teaser visual below, which features the quintuplets at the beach in colorful summer dresses.

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Trigun Stargaze announced as the final series, set to continue Vash's adventures. 3Dcg animation in Trigun Stampede captivated viewers, leading to anticipation for the sequel. Trigun Stargaze may explore new territories, including Plants, Chronica, and Planet Gunsmoke.

Trigun Stampede stunned viewers with its gorgeous 3Dcg animation in early 2023, following the adventures of the charming Vash the Stampede, but its post-credits scenes left viewers wondering if there'd be a sequel. Luckily, the announcement of a new season of the Trigun anime project, titled Trigun Stargaze, was revealed on the Trigun anime X (formerly Twitter) account on July 4, 2024.

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Founded in 2005, A-1 Pictures is one of animes most underrated studios. Despite its massive success, its often forgotten in favor of more popular studios, such as Mappa or Madhouse. Nevertheless, A-1 Pictures is home to some of the most iconic titles in anime history. The studios catalog hosts a slew of amazing series, OVAs, and films, some of which have topped the charts as the best of all time.

Naturally, A-1 Pictures is best known for its influential anime series, such as Sword Art Online, Your Lie in April, and Kaguya-sama: Love is War. However, the studio has also produced an impressive amount of top-tier anime movies with all the quality one might expect. While not all of their films are quite as memorable as their series, theyve put out some amazing titles over the years, and many have become beloved classics.

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The popular harem anime The Quintessential Quintuplets will soon return with a new series. In the meantime, the lovely Nakano sisters are gracing a new line of anime-themed products.

Via PR Times, a new line of merchandise for The Quintessential Quintuplets will feature the Nakano sisters in fashion inspired by the '90s and 2000s. In a brand-new official illustration, the seven sisters -- Itsuki, Miku, Nino, Yotsuba and Ichika Nakano -- are dressed in clothing from the former years of the Heisei era. In Japan, the Heisei era refers to the reign of Emperor Akihito, which lasted from 1989 until his abdication in 2019.

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

The popular supernatural action anime Tokyo Revengers is returning for a sequel, announced at a new event with a promotional trailer recapping the events of the previous seasons.

The Tokyo Revengers anime was confirmed to be receiving a sequel via its official X (formerly Twitter) account. It's currently unconfirmed whether this will be through a movie or a fourth TV season. The news was revealed at the series' Matsudo Touring event to celebrate the anime's fourth anniversary. Readers can check out the English-subbed promotional trailer, key visual and further announcements below.

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Following the third season's tenth episode broadcast last night in Japan, the official accounts for the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime anime revealed a brand-new trailer and key visual today, along with theme song details and additional cast for the second cour and Monster Capital Opening Festival arc. The next opening theme will be "Renacer Serenade" by Momoiro Clover Z, while the ending theme will be "Miracle soup" by MindaRyn. Key Visual The newly announced cast members are as follows: Elmesia voiced by Hisako Kanemoto Momiji voiced by Moe Kahara Masayuki voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Elmesia Momiji Masayuki Related: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3: Everything You Need to Know Based on the light novels by Fuse, the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime anime is directed by Atsushi Nakayama ( Absolute Duo ) at studio eightbit, with series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu ( Welcome to Demon School!

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DanMachi’s next installment is still over a season away, but it is being hyped up now with a new trailer. There, new DanMachi season 5 cast members were revealed who will join the show’s returning VAs.

Along with the cast, the trailer also shows off new footage featuring the new and returning cast members in action.

DanMachi Voice Cast Returns in Season 5

The DanMachi anime began with season 1 back in April 2015. It took four years, but the show finally returned with season 2 in July 2019.

Since then, the series has gotten two more seasons, with the fourth one being split into two halves.

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