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2024 is in the books and we’re on to 2025, but before we fully get into the new year, let’s look back at your favorite anime opening themes from the past year. We had you vote every season over the course of the year and finally, one final time, as we pitted every top five against each other to see which openings would reign supreme as the best of the best. Will we see some surprise entries or will our previous winners continue to stay on top? Let’s dive into these results to find out! What 2024 Anime Openings Were in the Poll? Here's a quick rundown of all the anime openings that were in the running. These are the openings that were in the top five of our fan polls over the course of 2024. Top Winter Anime 2024 Openings Check out all Winter Anime 2024 OPs here! 5. "Ambivalent" by Uru ( The Apothecary Diaries...

The official YouTube channel for the four-member Japanese idol group Momoiro Clover Z has started streaming a music video for their latest digital single song "Yawaku Koishite ~Zutto Bokura de Iraremasuyouni~" ("Love me softly ～May we always be us～") . The rhythmical pop tune is now featured as the opening theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister . Their official website describes the video: "The four members are leisurely spending time with each other away from the busy city life. Throughout the video, the theme of 'distance and bonds' is depicted. The girls gradually realize that the relationships they have with each other, which drift through their daily lives as a matter of course, are precious and irreplaceable. Please watch for the cheerful smiles and sometimes melancholy expressions on the faces of the four girls." Momoiro Clover Z "Yawaku Koishite ~Zutto Bokura de Iraremasuyouni~" Music Video...

The official X (formerly Twitter) for the three-member vocal unit Kalafina 's staff announced today that their reunion concert, titled "Kalafina Anniversary Live 2025," is set to be held at Tokyo Garden Theater on January 15, 2025. Kalafina, consisting of three female singers — Wakana, Keiko, and Hikaru, started their activities as composer Yuki Kajiura's musical project in 2008, releasing 21 singles and five original albums. After Kajiura left her and the unit's agency Space Craft Produce in February 2018, the unit announced their breakup in March 2019. It has been six years since their breakup. The statement reads: To all of you who support Kalafina. We are pleased to announce that we will be holding the 'Kalafina Anniversary Live 2025.' We have decided to sing together again as a trio, as we have received your heartfelt support for Kalafina while we have been working as solo artists. We look forward to seeing you at the venue!

Summer is coming to a close which means it’s time to see which opening themes from the summer season you all voted as your favorites. In a rare and unexpected case, I have Six openings for you this time instead of the usual five! There’s no tiebreaker to separate this deadlock so you get an extra opening this time around to listen to along with all of the others. It’s time to dive in and find out which openings from the summer season you voted as your favorites! #5: Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! - "Tsuyogaru Girl" by BotchiBoromaru feat. Mossa of Necry Talkie (5 percent) Nothing quite like starting off this season’s list with something that’s upbeat and fun to listen to! The perfect kind of opening theme energy is here as you’re ready to jam along with the song and then get to...

A brand-new trailer released for the upcoming Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister anime today announced that the romantic comedy series will begin its two-cour broadcast on October 1 at 24:00 Jst (effectively October 2 at 0:00) in Japan. The trailer also features a preview of the opening song, "Yawaku Koishite ~Zutto Bokura de Iraremasu you ni~" by Momoiro Clover Z ( That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 OP2). As highlighted above, the Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister anime's cast is as follows: Uryu Kamihate voiced by Ryota Suzuki Yae Amagami voiced by Sumire Uesaka Yuna Amagami voiced by Kaede Hondo Asahi Amagami voiced by Shion Wakayama Mahiru Anekoji voiced by Nana Mizuki Shirahi Tsuruyama voiced by Chika Anzai Chidori Amagami voiced by Bin Shimada Related: Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister Anime Presents Yuna Amagami Character Trailer Based on the manga by Marcey Naito, Yujiro Abe...

Japanese girl idol group Momoiro Clover Z has started releasing dance practice videos featuring their single songs on their official YouTube channel . Following "Renacer Serenade" posted early this month, the second song they chose is "Moon Pride," the first opening theme for the Sailor Moon Crystal anime series. In the video, the four members perform intricate formations and glamorous dances against a backdrop of lighting that represents the nighttime atmosphere to the song. Momoiro Clover Z "Moon Pride" Dance Practice Video As their 12th single, "Moon Pride" released in Japan on July 30, 2014, and peaked at #3 in Oricon's weekly single charts. The song was written, composed, and arranged by Revo , known for his Attack on Titan anime song works. Acclaimed rock guitarist Marty Friedman (ex-Megadeth) joined the recording. "Moon Pride" Anime Music Video "Moon Pride" Momoiro Clover Z edition CD jacket The first three seasons of Sailor Moon Crystal , the...

Following the full music video , the official YouTube channel for Japanese girl idol group Momoiro Clover Z has also posted a dance practice video for their 22nd CD single song, "Renacer Serenade." The song is now featured as the second opening theme for the ongoing third season of the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime TV anime series. In this video, you can enjoy the four memebrs' dance moves and formations in full length, which accompanies the lyrics and the worldview of the anime. Additionally, there are merchandises from the anime hidden in the video, so be sure to look for them! Momoiro Clover Z "Renacer Serenade" Dance Practice Video Momoiro Clover Z "Renacer Serenade" Music Video That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 New Opening Movie Related : Momoiro Clover Z Releases That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 New Opening Theme Music...

The official YouTube channel for Japanese girl idol group Momoiro Clover Z has posted a music video for their 22nd CD single song, "Renacer Serenade." As previously reported , the song will be featured as the new opening theme for the ongoing third season of the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime TV anime series. The music video was filmed in one shot, using a 360-degree camera that can show all directions. Set in a retro world with an exotic feel, the clip features the members wearing vintage-inspired costumes, a string and percussion band, and joyful dancers, being reminiscent of a joyful adventure. In the last scene, the members are reincarnated through a door. Momoiro Clover Z "Renacer Serenade" Music Video Related : Momoiro Clover Z to Release That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 New Opening Theme on June 28 The CD single of "Renacer Serenade " will...

There's so much to plan for the upcoming festival in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime , and new music is part of the entertainment to help things along for Season 3's now-airing second cour! As such, the picturesque sequences for opening theme song "Renacer Serenade" by Momoiro Clover Z and ending theme song "Miracle soup" by MindaRyn are now available to enjoy below. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Cour 2 Opening Theme Video That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Cour 2 Ending Theme Video Related: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Anime Reveals New Trailer and Visual, Theme Song Details 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! Iruma-kun ) and character...

The official website for Japanese girl idol group Momoiro Clover Z confirmed that their new song "Renacer Serenade" will be available on digital services on June 28. As previously reported , the song will be featured as the new opening theme for the ongoing third season of the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime TV anime series. This is the first time Momoiro Clover Z has provided a song for the series. "Renacer Serenade" is written, composed, and produced by Motoki Omori (Mrs. Green Apple's vocalist and guitarist). Their website explains that the theme of the lyrics is "to accompany the listener in the adventure that is life, where various events, both good and bad, occur, and to cherish encounters and live today," and the music is "characterized by a joyful, bouncy sound with strings, percussion, and other instruments." Additionally, the digital single's jacket illustration was released. The illustration...

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!

Ultraman: Rising , a CG-animated feature film co-produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Netflix, released two new main trailers today in both English and Japanese dub versions. The movie will start streaming worldwide on June 14, 2024. Ultraman: Rising main trailer The main voice cast members for the English version include: Ken Sato / Ultraman voiced by Christopher Sean Professor Sato voiced by Gedde Watanabe Emiko Sato voiced by Tamlyn Tomita Dr. Onda voiced by Keone Young Ami voiced by Julia Harriman Ultraman: Rising Japanese dub main trailer The main voice cast members for the Japanese dub version include: Ken Sato / Ultraman voiced by Yuki Yamada (Joe Gibken/Gokai Blue in Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger ) Professor Sato voiced by Fumiyo Kohinata (Dr. Dee in Mary and the Witch's Flower ) Emiko Sato voiced by Akari Hayami (ex-Momoiro Clover Z member) Dr. Onda voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki (Gendo Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion ) Ami voiced by Ayumi Tsunematsu...

The ceremony took place in the Grand Prince Hotel on the 4th of March and the winners were:

Best Picture: Our Little Sister (Hirokazu Koreeda)

Best Animated Film: The Boy and The beast (Mamoru Hosoda)

Best Director: Hirokazu Koreeda (Our Little Sister)

Best Actor: Kazunari Ninomiiya (Living with my Mother)

Best Actress: Sakura Ando (100 Yen Love)

Best Supporting Actor: Masahiro Motoki (The Emperor in August, Japan’s Longest Stay)

Best Supporting Actress: Haru Kuroki (Living with my Mother) Best Screenplay: Shin Adachi (100 Yen Love)

Best Cinematography: Mikiya Takimoto (Our Little Sister)

Best Lighting Direction: Norikiyo Fujii (Our Little Sister)

Best Music: Sakanaction (Bakuman)

Best Art Direction: Hidefumi Hanatani (125 Years Memory)

Best Sound Recording: Nobuhiko Matsukage (125 Years Memory)

Best Film Editing: Yasuyuki Ozeki (Bakuman)

Best Foreign Language Film: American Sniper

Newcomer of the Year: Kasumi Arimura (Flying Colors), Tao Tsuchiya (Orange), Ryosuke Yamada, (Assassination Classroom), Yojiro Noda (Pieta in the Toilet...

One of the most affecting and enigmatic teen-targeted Japanese films of the last few years, Horie Kei's Forget Me Not (not to be mistaken with Hirayama Hideyuki's 2010 drama that bears the same English title) defies easy categorization, veering confidently between fantasy, drama, and youth romance.Based on Hirayama Mizuho's 2006 novel "Wasurenai to Chikatta Boku ga Ita", Forget Me Not touchingly explores the fragility of memories, as well as their power, in the process showcasing the talent of lead actress Hayami Akari, a former member of the now extremely popular J-pop group Momoiro Clover Z, and the star of last year's equally satisfying teen drama My Pretend Girlfriend.In Forget Me Not Hayami turns in a wonderfully subtle and emotionally charged performance as Oribe Azusa, an...

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Toei Animation today released the “official” animation trailer for the much anticipated Sailor Moon reboot called Sailor Moon Crystal.

News of the trailer spread this morning, June 5th, (June 6th in Japan) on Twitter after fans in Japan starting posting tweets about a “major announcement” involving the new Sailor Moon series.

The trailer is on the sailormoon-official YouTube channel which is only written in Japanese. Most of what is written is just the time and date of the premiere episode, cast and production list, and when to see new episodes. Google Translate has the “channel” listed as Nico Nico Douga which is incorrect. That is the old name of the streaming video website with the exclusive rights to the show. The current name is Niconico. However, as previously reported, anime distribution service Crunchyroll will be airing the series close to simultaneously with its Japanese counterpart.

The trailer is animated to...