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The official website and accounts for I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability today announced that the anime's second season will begin airing in July 2025. A new teaser visual was also unveiled, along with two incoming cast members. Crunchyroll will stream the new season when it premieres in July. I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Season 2 Teaser Visual The newly announced cast members—both of whom will appear alongside Makoto Koichi at the series' stage event at AnimeJapan on March 22—are as follows: Escher voiced by Manaka Iwami (Akane in Oshi no Ko ) Saria voiced by Minami Tsuda (Nemo in Gushing over Magical Girls ) Escher / Manaka Iwami Saria / Minami Tsuda Related: Slime, 7th Prince and More Isekai Anime Come Together to Celebrate Their 2024 Broadcasts Based on the light novels...

It takes thoughtfulness to create a quirky female love interest in anime without falling into any annoying stereotypes. Their traits should be nuanced. There's a difference between a character who is very animated and goofy because they have niche interests and a fun sense of humor, and a character who is goofy for drama or fan service.

A well-written quirky girl or woman feels more like an eccentric individual than the tired "not like the other girls" trope. Eccentric love interests may have secret identities, or have a unique way of expressing creativity. Some have very granulated interests, like Maomao of The Apothecary Diaries, whose astute scientific mind leads her to enjoy ingesting poisons.

Lu Shouxue Prefers Her Own Company in Raven of the Inner Palace The Raven Consort Is Used to Being Reclusive

There are layered reasons behind why Lu Shouxue avoids everyone's company in Raven of the Inner Palace.

Isekai anime series come in all shapes and sizes, but they're all based on a similar premise. A normal person, usually from Japan, gets transported to a fantasy world where they gain massive powers, amazing followers, and everything else they can ask for. The best isekai series feature incredible fights and astounding worlds that only make viewers wish there were more episodes. Series like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime are more light-hearted than they are serious, while series like Overlord excel at doing the opposite.

Some of the best isekai series already have more than 50 episodes available to watch right now. That makes them a perfect choice for an anime viewer looking to fuel their isekai addition, traveling to a new world with all new rules and fun characters to guide them through it.

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Jump Festa ’25 unveiled a new promotional video for the second season of Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku anime on Dec 21, 2024.

The video reveals that the new season is set to debut in January 2026.

Voice actor Makoto Koichi, who plays Nurugai, shared their excitement after watching the teaser on stage, noting, “With new characters like Shugen appearing, I can’t wait to see how their stories unfold.”

Yumiri Hanamori, the voice of Sagiri, expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “I’m thrilled to finally bring this to everyone. From here, I want to portray the struggles and shining moments of humanity.”

Director Kaori Makita, who returns to helm the second season, also shared a message:

“Thank you to those who watched the first season of Hell’s Paradise and waiting for the second season!

I am happy to be able to work on the story of Gabimaru and his friends again. In the first season, each...

Five more voice actors are joining the cast of Medalist , next season's sports anime about a young savant figure skater racing up the ranks. Plus, the series has released another "pairs" visual, showing more characters as they'll appear in the anime. The fifth pair visual shows father and son Shiniciro and Rio Sonidori. Shinichiro is a former men's singles champion who now works as a youth coach, and Rio is his young son aiming to follow in his father's footsteps: Related: Medalist TV Anime New Trailer Reveals Ending Theme Song, Premiere Date The five voice actors joining the cast are: Shinichiro Sonidori voiced by Taito Ban (Shun Mizushino in Solo Leveling ) Suzu Kamoto voiced by Ayasa Ito (Arisa Ichigaya in BanG Dream! ) Hitomi Takamine voiced by Emiri Kato (Becky Blackbell in Spy x Family ) Nozomi Yuitsuka voiced by Ami Koshimizu (Sailor Jupiter in Sailor Moon Crystal ) Mamoru Sekoma voiced by...

As part of the previously reported 20th anniversary project , Bandai Namco Entertainment's idol-themed franchise The Idolm@Ster plans a special live-streaming on YouTube , Nico Nico Live , and the franchise's official X (formerly Twitter) from 19:00 (Jst) / 02:00 (Pt) on December 27, 2024. The title of the live-streaming is "All-Imas Daikanshasai~2025-nen made Mou Matenai! Namahaishin" ("All-Imas Great Thanksgiving Festival ~We can't wait any longer until 2025! Live Streaming"). A total of more than 20 people, including 12 voice actors from each of the series, will appear in the largest year-end joint live streaming to date, leading up to the franchise's 20th anniversary in 2025! The streaming will be Mc'd by voice actor Kenji Akabane (The Producer in The iDOLM@Ster anime) and Bandai Namco Entertainment producer Wakako Hazama . In addition to the 12 voice actors listed below, a number of special guests will also appear. Voice actors scheduled to participate: Eriko Nakamura (Haruka Amami from The...

While no recent series can compare to Demon Slayer's level of success and influence in terms of impact on the industry, this doesnt mean that viewers cant find compelling animes to watch after finishing Ufotables adaptation. Fortunately, there are several animes that not only share similar thematics with Demon Slayer but are also equally enjoyable, allowing viewers to pleasingly watch while waiting for the premiere of the anticipated Infinite Castle trilogy film.

Just like Demon Slayer's author has revealed that the story was inspired by iconic series like Bleach, Naruto, and JoJo, and fans can easily track their similarities, some animes share many elements with Koyoharu Gotouges story. Either because of the characters setting, worldbuilding, or having a katana-wielding protagonist fighting some monster creature, these animes are a must-watch for every fan of Demon Slayer.

Hells Paradise: Jigokuraku Based on the Manga by Yuji Kaku

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

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One of the most popular demographics in anime and manga, shonen has been responsible for some of the mediums greatest hits for many decades. Originally regarded as a manga category that targets young males as its primary demographic and caters to their interests, shonen has long transformed into a broad and diverse genre enjoyed by all ages and genders. Most of the genres classics, from action-adventure epics like One Piece to sports dramas like Hajime no Ippo, are regarded as some of animes best, most inspiring tales.

Even when anime skyrocketed in popularity internationally, shonen remained the mediums leading genre, with many of its hits from the past few decades, such as Attack on Titan and Noragami, already earning the status of modern classics. Yet, the newest generation of shonen anime might be one of the most prolific and multifaceted in the genres history.

Get into the game, because Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 is here! The kusoge-loving Sunraku is back to flaunt his incredible skills, and you'll be able to keep up every Sunday on Crunchyroll. To get you back into the virtual world, we have a full guide for details on the cast and staff behind it, trailers, visuals and more! Shangri-la Frontier Season 2 Guide Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 premieres on October 13, 2024 at 2:30 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis, Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia Related: Crunchyroll Fall Anime 2024 Season Lineup Announced! Where Can I Watch Shangri-La Frontier Season 2? You can watch it here on Crunchyroll. Just click the button below. Shangri-La...

Fall season is finally here, and a new wave of anime is hitting the community, some more anticipated than others. While this year had many diverse series scheduled for release, it is in this season that many of the biggest and most hyped anime will be making their grand entrance.

September to November has featured the most popular series for many years, with last year boasting hits like Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Apothecary Diaries, Spy X Family and more. 2022 had even bigger series like Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia, Mob Psycho 100, and Blue Lock. Fortunately, this year does not break this tradition, and it will close out the year with bangers.

Shangri-La Frontier Is Back Sooner Than Expected October 13, 2024

Shangri-La Frontier Release Date October 1, 2023Cast Umeka Shouji, Makoto Koichi, Asaki Yuikawa, Saho Shirasu, Takuma Nagatsuka, Satomi Sato, Sayaka Senbongi, Yumiri Hanamori, Yuma Uchida, Yoko Hikasa, Rina Hidaka, Seiichiro Yamashita,...

A plentiful and diverse genre, isekai takes audiences, along with usually unsuspecting and perfectly ordinary heroes, on exciting adventures to fantastical other worlds. Tales about escaping mundanity by traveling to realms of magic and mystery have been around in anime for decades. Yet, isekai became mainstream and fully established itself as a genre quite recently. Around the same time, isekai anime earned a rather unfortunate reputation - another world stories in anime are commonly dismissed as too repetitive and trope-reliant, leading to countless incredible isekai series flying under the radar.

Few other anime genres feature as many underrated shows as isekai, including both series that dont get enough attention from fans and over-hated titles undeserving of their poor notoriety. From forgotten hidden gems to criminally undervalued modern shows, these overlooked isekai series have a claim to shine in the spotlight.

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After one of the quickest renewals, Crunchyroll's hit action fantasy series, Shangri-La Frontier, has finally revealed its first full trailer for season 2 ahead of its Fall release. Season 2 of Shangri-La Frontier is right around the corner and the series' new trailer has finally given fans a glimpse of what's to come in the upcoming installment, along with the new opening theme for the series.

A new full-length trailer for season 2 of Shangri-La Frontier was recently posted to the franchise's official X handle and YouTube channel, which features the main cast once again logging into the world of the titular VR game. The trailer also includes a glimpse at the new opening theme for season 2 titled "Queen" which will be performed by LiSA.

#2nd Season Pv#LiSA QUEENPVhttps://t.co/BlUglDHKqK2nd Season Episode2610/13MBSTBS285 pic.twitter.com/z65PR50r1y (@ShanFro_Comic) September 12, 2024

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The competition is getting fierce in the latest trailer of the Medalist TV anime, adapting the manga series of the same name by Tsurumaikada. Alongside the trailer, five new characters and their voice actors were revealed including Ryoka Miketa and Mario Nachi, who make up a new pair visual, which was also released today. Medalist Anime Second Trailer and New Pair Visual Joining the cast of Medalist are: Rioh Sonidori voiced by Makoto Koichi (Renge Fuwa in Blue Archive ) Ryoka Miketa voiced by Hina Kino (Miri Unasaka in Buddy Daddies ) Mario Nachi voiced by Megumi Toda (Hajime Shinoda in New Game! ) Ema Yamato voiced by Kotori Koiwai (Mano in Karakai Jozu No Takagi-san ) Yudai Jakuzure voiced by Takahiro Miyake Related: Medalist TV Anime Goes for the Gold in January 2025 Yasutaka Yamamoto directs the Medalist TV anime at animation studio Engi, while Jukki Hanada provides the series composition and scripts and...

Ahead of its fourth episode broadcast tonight in Japan, cycling anime Rinkai! revealed two new university athlete characters and their cast members, as follows: Momoka Tamano voiced by Hikaro Tono (Howan in Show By Rock!! Mashumairesh!! ) Kome Hofu voiced by Makoto Koichi (Shizuku in Undead Murder Farce ) Related: Women's Cycling Anime Rinkai! Announces 5 More Cast Members Part of a mixed-media project that also includes a manga adaptation by Kiyoshi Yamane, Takaaki Ishiyama ( Chaos;HEAd ) directs the Rinkai! anime at Tms Entertainment's No.6 studio, with series composition by Hideki Shirane ( The Duke of Death and His Maid ), character designs by Hiromi Ono and music by Shuichiro Fukuhiro, Yoshiyasu Ueda and Mana Hirano. The main cast includes: Izumi Ito voiced by Umino Kawamura Nana Hiratsuka voiced by Azusa Aoi Miko Yahiko voiced by Rena Hasegawa Sachi Nagoya voiced by Saika Kitamori Kinusa Takamatsu voiced by Riho Sugiyama Ai Kumamoto voiced by...

During a stage event at AnimeJapan 2024 today, upcoming isekai comedy anime No Longer Allowed in Another World announced two additional cast members to join leads Hiroshi Kamiya, Rumi Okubo, Sayumi Suzushiro and Makoto Koichi. Hina Kino will voice Annette's familiar Melos, while Reina Ueda will play Sensei's suicide-pact lover Sacchan. As previously reported , the series is scheduled to begin airing in July 2024 . Melos Sacchan Related: No Longer Allowed in Another World TV Anime Reveals Quartet of Character Visuals Shigeki Kawai ( Uncle from Another World ) directs No Longer Allowed in Another World at studio Atelier Pontdarc, based on the manga by Hiroshi Noda and Takahiro Takamatsu. Series composition is handled by Yasuhiro Nakanishi, with character designs by Tomoshige Inayoshi and Asako Inayoshi and music by Kenichiro Suehiro ( The Eminence in Shadow ). Seven Seas Entertainment publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: A second life in another...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of No Longer Allowed in Another World (known as Isekai Shikkaku in Japan), based on the isekai dark fantasy manga by Hiroshi Noda (story) and Takahiro Wakamatsu (art), released its first main trailer today, announcing its July 2024 premiere date in Japan alongside four main voice cast members and the first key visual. Related: No Longer Allowed in Another World TV Anime Sets 2024 Premiere with New Visual, Trailer The cast includes: Sensei voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya (Levi in Attack on Titan ) Kamiya's message: "I have been cast as the voice of Sensei in No Longer Allowed in Another World . This is my first time in isekai (another world), but I have already been branded as 'disqualified'.... This may be my first and last trip to isekai... I will do my best to create the voice of Sensei!" Annette voiced by Rumi Okubo...

Anime reboots can sometimes be far-fetched ideas since a studio would rather make a new anime series based on a popular manga than produce a completely new version of an already poorly regarded one. If it were so simple, we could have a slew of much-needed reboots, such as Tokyo Ghoul and Rosario Vampire. The good news is that Rurouni Kenshin, a classic anime series that, despite a few shortcomings, emerged as one of the best anime shows, is getting a remake this year.

Even though the Rurouni Kenshin franchise has spanned an anime series with 94 episodes and a highly successful live-action movie series that ended in 2021 with Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter Part II - The Beginning, it is planning to deliver fans with another intriguing one with a rebooted version of the original.

The new reboot, from the creative minds of Strike the Blood and Re: Zero, will retell...