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Akumi Agitogi started the My Happy Marriage light novel series in 2019 and since then, it has become one of the most popular romance stories of this generation. As of the time of writing, there are nine volumes in print.

The series has been adapted into a manga, but also an anime series, which premiered on July 5, 2023. A live-action film was also released that year. The anime series’ second season ended on April 9, 2025 after some delays.

After 26 episodes, 13 in each season, My Happy Marriage fans can look forward to the future, as a new project has been confirmed.

Related: ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ Anime Will Have a Same-Day Simultub Release, Cast Revealed

Before we start, here is the teaser trailer:

The trailer teases a new anime project and that is all that we know at this moment. It hasn’t been specified whether we’re looking at a new season of the show,...

It's been six months since Funko Pop announced its limited One Piece collection, where a select few characters get immortalized in a bronze-like figure. This is part of the anime's celebration of its 25th anniversary, and now, two more have been added to this collection in this limited drop. As expected, it's the members of The Straw Hats.

Now listed on the Funko Pop website, the bronze Chopper and Sanji Pop! Plus figures are added to this limited collection. With an estimated shipping date of August 31, 2025, these two will join the likes of Monkey D. Luffy and Roronoa Zoro in this unique drop. Like the previous figures, Sanji and Chopper are coated in a shiny bronze-like coating and stand on top of rocks with their names engraved. They have a listed price of $25 and will also come with a Pop! Protector. Pre-orders will end on April 16, 2025.

As of writing, the...

One Piece's upcoming spin-off, One Piecein Love (aka Koisuru One Piece), is set to come out today. To celebrate its release, more voice actors have been announced, many of whom appeared in huge anime titles like Oshi No Ko and Neon Genesis Evangelion. This spin-off series will be released on social media and will fill the broadcast gap before the main series returns.

According to Crunchyroll, the additional voice cast that are set to star in One Piece in Love are Akari Kito (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba), Akira Ishida (Naruto), Megumi Han (Oshi No Ko), Takehito Koyasu (Neon Genesis Evangelion), and Mahito Ohba (One Piece). What's interesting about this latest voice cast is that Ohba played the narrator in the original One Piece show, yet he's cast to play the narrator once more in this spin-off.

One Piece in Love was announced during AnimeJapan 2025 and will air daily on YouTube,...

There is no doubt that Shinichiro Watanebe’s upcoming Lazarus anime is one of the most anticipated Spring 2025 debuts, possibly the biggest one among the list (excluding returning shows). It’s been a while since Watanabe made an anime after scoring hits with Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo, and with his track record, the fans are excited.

And while the production suffered a large hiatus, we now know that the anime is premiering on April 6, 2025 and to hype us up even more, the opening video for the anime has just been released.

Related: Shinichiro Watanabe’s ‘Lazarus’ Anime Adds 14 Cast Members

Before we continue, here is the Op video:

Kamasi Washington is performing the opening theme, “Vortex,” whose instrumental and ambient-focused nature reminds us of Watanabe’s previous work. On top of that, the series’ style is very similar to Cowboy Bebop, which is something the fans will appreciate.

The...

How is the One Piecr franchise growing?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The One Piece franchise refuses to slow down, proving time and again that its legacy is far from over. With new manga volumes still rolling out and the anime deep into its 21st season, fans already have plenty to look forward to. But the excitement doesn’t stop there as Netflix is gearing up for the highly anticipated second season of its live-action adaptation, and now, a fresh spin-off is on the horizon.

A Fresh Spin-Off: Koisuru One PIECEy

A new project titled Koisuru One Piece (also known as One Piece in Love) was recently revealed during AnimeJapan 2025, adding yet another layer to the ever-expanding world of One Piece.

The spin-off that has been adapted from the 2018 manga of the same name by Daiki Ihara, follows three high school students whose names bear a striking resemblance to members of the Straw Hat crew.

The One Piece franchise is still ongoing. More manga volumes are still being published. The anime is currently in its 21st season, and Netflix will be releasing its second season of its live-action series. All of this doesn't stop the franchise from churning out more content, as it was recently reported that a spin-off series, Koisuru One Piece(aka One Piece in Love), will be coming out this year.

According to Comicbook.com, Koisuru One Piece was announced during AnimeJapan 2025. It will be based on the manga series of the same name. The show will be released on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok in Japan this April. Toei Animation shared a visual poster featuring new characters that will star in this show.

Written by Daiki Ihara, Koisuru One Piece is a spin-off first published in 2018. It follows a group of three high school students, whose names are similar to the Straw Hats pirates in the original anime,...

After its six-month hiatus, Toei Animation's One Piece anime series is once again preparing to set sail, announcing the theme song artists of Egghead Arc Part 2 and a new spinoff romance anime series.

As revealed during AnimeJapan 2025's Red Stage, Daiki Ihara's Koisuru One Piece (One Piece in Love) manga spinoff series will receive a vertical short anime adaptation every day from Apr. 1 to Apr. 5. The gag series follows high-school students bearing similar names to the Straw Hat Pirates as they run a One Piece fan club. Characters include Luffy Yamamoto (voiced by Ryosuke Kanemoto), Nami Koyama (Ayane Sakura), and Usopp Nakatsugawa (Yuichi Nakamura). In the series, Nami is in love with Luffy. Readers can check out the new Koisuru One Piece reveal below. The series will stream on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram.

One Piece Anime Shows Off All-New Look at Spinoff With Fresh Visual Release

The announcement...

Features the voices of: Koichi Yamadera, Daisuke Ono, Akira Ishida, Kengo Kawanishi, Yuki Kaji, Romi Park, Akio Otsuka, Ayane Sakura, Rie Kugimiya, Wataru Takagi | Written by Kazuki Nakashima | Directed by Junpei Mizusaki, Shinji Takagi

Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, a sequel to the 2018 cult hit Batman Ninja, is a film that revels in its own absurdity while delivering a heartfelt tribute to both anime conventions and the DC Universe. Directed by Junpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi, with a screenplay by Kazuki Nakashima, this animated superhero romp picks up a day after the events of Batman Ninja, plunging Batman and his allies into a multiversal mash-up that’s equal parts thrilling, ridiculously gorgeous and surprisingly poignant. This new film doubles down on the over-the-top nonsense of the original, offering a wild ride that’s as much a love letter to Japanese culture as it is a playful riff on the superhero genre.

Today’s an exciting day for fans of one of Hololive’s brightest stars. Hoshimachi Suisei, the talented virtual anime idol, is releasing a new lineup of limited-edition merchandise.

Hyte, the highly regarded PC accessory maker, is collaborating with the most popular VTuber agency worldwide to create a new line of merchandise based on Hoshimachi Suisei. Initially an independent VTuber under Hololive’s parent company, Cover Corp, before transferring to the VTuber agency, Suisei has entertained viewers online and in-person with her musical performances since 2019. Suisei and other Hololive talents across the globe recently performed live at Hololive Super Expo 2025 and Hololive 6th fes. Color Rise Harmony in early March. The star-studded event was sponsored by Hyte, who have created gorgeous products based on Hololive stars in the past, such as Amane Kanata, Tsunomaki Watame, Tokoyami Towa and Himemori Luna.

Hyte Reveals New Limited-Edition Merchandise for Hololive Anime Idol Hoshimachi Suisei

Today,...

Batman Ninja Vs. Yakuza League is now available to purchase on digital platforms, but DC fans will be able to preview the highly-anticipated anime sequel without having to shell out any cash. The follow-up to 2018's Batman Ninja features the titular Dark Knight and his closest allies battling an alternate, Yakuza-themed Justice League to save Gotham City. And yes, it is as awesome as it sounds, at least according to the new action-packed footage.

As of Mar. 18, Batman Ninja Vs. Yakuza League is on digital platforms like Prime Video for purchase, while a streaming option remains unavailable. It's been several years since Batman Ninja broke canon forever and delivered a truly fresh take on the classic comic book character, but it feels like it never left. In the nearly 20-minute preview, Warner Bros. allows fans to experience both the English voice acting and the Japanese dub so that you can...

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 fifth-ranked heroes Little Johnny and Big Johnny. The video previews their episode theme song, "growL", which is composed by Misaki Umase ( Kaina and the Great Snow Sea ) and performed by J.Rio. Individual character story videos for each of the core heroes are currently being released daily. To Be Hero X The Johnnies 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...

With just under a month to go until its grand debut, Shinichiro Watanabe's new anime Lazarus is adding more voice actors to its cast— fourteen more, to be precise. Who will they be playing? That's a surprise for later! Joining the cast of the action series are: Yuichi Nakamura (Satoru Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Tomokazu Sugita (Taro Sakamoto in Sakamoto Days ) Shoya Chiba (Akihiko Nirei in Wind Breaker ) Neeko (Reborn in Reborn! ) Daisuke Ono (Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler ) Kazuhiko Inoue (Kakashi Hatake in Naruto ) Satoshi Hino (Momonga in Overlord ) Sumire Uesaka (Lum in Urusei Yatsura 2022) Hidenori Takahashi (Konohamaru Sarutobi in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ) Koki Uchiyama (Gen Narumi in Kaiju No. 8 ) Kensho Ono (Tetsuya Kuroko in Kuroko's Basketball ) Aoi Tada (Radical Ed in Cowboy Bebop ) Ayane Sakura (Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia ) Yoshiko Sakakibara (Queen Nehelenia in Sailor Moon Sailor Stars ) Each voice actor's role...

Shinichiro Watanabe, best known as the creator of Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo, has a new anime coming out next month, as Mappa is preparing for the release of Lazarus. The anime has attracted a lot of attention, as fans of Watanabe’s work are looking forward to seeing this new story.

As we have reported earlier, the series will premiere on Adult Swim’s Toonami programming block on April 5 at 12:00 a.m. Edt, and will be available on Max the next day. In Japan, the series will premiere on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on April 6 at 11:45 p.m. and will also stream on various platforms.

But, while the premiere date is getting closer, Mappa is providing us with additional information, as 14 new cast members for the upcoming series have been revealed. Their roles are, as of the time of writing, unknown, but we have the full list of names for you.

Ayane Sakura is one of the most popular voice actors in the current anime industry. She is the voice behind Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia, and many other well-known characters.

Deku and Uraraka in My Hero Academia | Credits: Studio Bones

Sakura has recently shared how the perception of anime and voice acting has drastically changed over the years. This can be seen from the fame and recognition that voice actors have been getting recently. Actors like Ayane Sakura, Aleks Le, are stellar examples of this new trend.

The voice behind many iconic characters

In a radio segment with Nogizaka46 idol Nagi Inoue, Ayane Sakura has reflected on how being an anime fan was once met with ridicule. This is true even more so when seen on a global level. There were many times when anime was obstructed or alienated due to being ‘cartoons’ or ‘for children’.

Sakura voices Lu...

For a long time, the anime industry has remained at the top of its game, and it’s all thanks to the many different anime series and movies that earn global recognition. From the epic success of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece to the Oscar-worthy achievements of Hayao Miyazaki films, the global rise of the anime community is something that needs to be studied.

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece | Credit: Toei Animation

As anime has become a mainstream art form, it has helped other professions gain popularity. One such profession that has become popular because of the rise of the anime world is that of voice actors. The voice-acting craft was a lost talent that has only been rediscovered because of the efforts put in by the voice actors within the different anime series and movies.

In fact, it was recently revealed by Ayane Sakura, the voice actor of Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia,...

The official website for the girl band-themed multimedia franchise BanG Dream! announced on February 28 that a new mini-anime series is scheduled to air and stream for 52 episodes within the year 2025. Kenshiro Morii and Seiya Miyajima are attached to co-direct. Morii served as the general director for the first season of the previous mini anime series BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico , while Miyajima was the director and character designer of the series. Additionally, the franchise's 10th anniversary concert, titled "BanG Dream! 10th Anniversary Live," is set to be held at K Arena Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture on February 28, 2026. The following performers are scheduled to participate: Poppin'Party Ayane Sakura (the role of Ran Mitake) from Afterglow Ami Maeshima (the role of Aya Maruyama) from Pastel*Palettes Roselia Miku Ito (the role of Kokoro Tsurumaki) from Hello, Happy World! Morfonica Raise A Suilen MyGO!!!!! Ave Mujica Mugendai Mewtype "BanG Dream! 10th Anniversary...

Sakamoto Days is Netflix's newest hit comedy anime. As a shōnen anime, Sakamoto Days is full of wacky and fun characters who fight like warriors and carry the humor of every episode through to the end. The adorable Lu Shaotang knows how to pack a punch and a punchline in the bizarre criminal underworld of Yuto Suzuki's beloved series.

Lu is more than the token shōnen anime heroine in a series with primarily male characters. She's well-armed with the martial arts skills passed down through the generations of her family, and she's able to keep viewers smiling until their cheeks hurt. Despite her charm and significance, however, Lu has steadily been falling into the background of Sakamoto Days' story.

RelatedSakamoto Days' Biggest Problem Is Also the Reason Why Its So Good

Overpowered protagonist in anime can often become their series' biggest folly, but fans love Sakamoto's comical level of superhuman strength.

When one mentions the Naruto series, the younger days of the Team 7 trio come to mind. Most fans may remember the Chunin Exams as being one of the most intense arcs in the series.

Sakura Haruno Shippuden | Credit: Studio Pierrot

However, before the life-or-death battles that were visually stunning and filled with thrills and action, there was another section of the exams that is usually forgotten- the written test designed to measure the intelligence of young ninjas.

For many fans, the real shock wasn’t that the exam was so difficult that the ‘cool’ and ‘elite’ characters like Sasuke and Neji had to cheat to qualify for the examination. It was that Sakura Haruno didn’t even need to look up from her exam sheet.

Sakura got into the “privileged” Academy class

Unlike her battle-hungry and knuckle-headed peers at the Academy, Sakura had always prioritized her academics and knowledge. This...

Just a few episodes in, Sakamoto Days has already introduced some fan-favorite characters. Lu Shaotang has become a part of the main trio, along with Sakamoto and Shin. She has been one of the most comic characters in the show.

But what was once introduced as a gag element of the anime is turning out to be a serious problem. Lu’s alcoholism was discovered in one of the early episodes, which is her showdown against Obiguro. But ever since then, it has been progressively getting worse.

Sakamoto Days is ignoring a huge problem regarding Lu Lu’s alcoholism has been a growing issue in Sakamoto Days | Credits: Tms Entertainment

Lu Shaotang is the daughter of a Triad Family, which automatically translates to the fact that she has always been extremely powerful. But just like Sakamoto turns into a skinny form and Shin can read minds, Shaotang also has a weird power-up.

The number of professional female voice actors in Japan has once again reached an all-time high, with many of these being celebrated in the March issue of Seiyuu Grand Prix, which went on sale on Feb 10th, 2025. Released alongside it was the Voice Actor Directory 2025 Female Edition, which lists 1,099 known female voice actors, many of them well-known to anime fans in particular, among its pages.

Via Japanese news site Oricon, the Voice Actor Directory Female Edition has been in publication since 2001 and is a very popular supplement for the main magazine. This year's list brings together 1,099 profiles of female voice actors, breaking the all-time highest count in the Directory for the 14th issue in a row. When the magazine began reporting on the list in 2001, there were only 225 women featured, but that number has consistently grown with every publication that has been released. The number of profiles shared has grown to over 1,000 in the 2022 issue,...

The anime medium has become increasingly popular over the past few decades, and around the world, there are now millions of fans who are familiar with the Japanese art form. As these fans are likely aware, anime features a long list of widely-used tropes, one of which is rivalries between the protagonist and other characters.Anime rivals are a staple of several genres, and for every character like Dragon Ball Z's Goku, there are several characters who view them as a rival. In some rare cases, these rivals even surpass the hero in terms of raw strength, proving that even plot armor and main character bias can't stop the strongest adversaries. Sasuke Uchiha's Strength in Naruto Is Innate to Him (Unlike His Rival) Streaming on CrunchyrollWhen it comes to anime rivals, arguably no deuteragonist is more iconic than Sasuke Uchiha of the Naruto franchise. The prodigious young shinobi begins...

An exciting new anime programming block is coming to U.S. screens this February, with Anime.com soon debuting two of the last decade's most popular and era-defining anime series.

Via Ann, the North American cable television channel Axs TV lists a new Anime.com Hour programming block beginning Feb. 13 at 10 p.m. Est. Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works will kick off the block on Feb. 13, 2025, followed by My Hero Academia the next week on Feb. 20, both in English dubbed. Both series will also air reruns two days later before Unlimited Blade Works returns on Feb. 27. March's listings are yet to be revealed.

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After 7 years, the My Hero Academia anime returns for a new collaboration with the McU's exciting upcoming entry, Captain America: Brave New World.

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The popular My Hero Academia anime has returned for a new collaboration with an exciting new entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Captain America: Brave New World.

The My Hero Academia and Marvel Studios Japan X (formerly Twitter) accounts revealed a super-charged collaboration between the anime and live-action heroes Hawks and Captain America, respectively. They struck mirrored poses as the posters drew attention to both their upcoming releases. My Hero Academia Season 8 premieres in the Fall 2025 anime season, while Captain America: Brave New World premieres in Japan on Valentine's Day -- Feb. 14. Readers can check out the My Hero Academia x Captain America: Brave New World collaboration posters and special trailer below.

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The 7th Annual Global Demand Awards have named the most in-demand anime of 2024 worldwide, beating out several other heavy hitters from the year, including the likes of One Piece and Solo Leveling.

The Global Demand Awards are produced by Parrot Analytics, which touts the Awards as "Entertainment's Only data-backed awards show." The awards are entirely determined by global fan activity with no judges or voting committees involved, using the year's demand data captured over the full year. The finalists were determined using data collected between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31, 2024, although the winner was decided using the full year's worth of data. The finalists considered were My Hero Academia, Solo Leveling, One Piece, Demon Slayer and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, with My Hero Academia claiming the title.

RelatedNew My Hero Academia Anime Spinoff Series Sets Release Date With Exciting Trailer Reveal

Based on Mha creator Kohei Horikoshi's original concept, the popular...

Anime villains are beloved by the anime community, and have become important figures in pop culture. Villains come in all different forms, and since their characterization varies by series, it is nearly impossible for fans not to find a villain they like. From tragic villains such as Dabi Todoroki and Ulquiorra and anti-heroes like Itachi Uchiha and Light Yagami, to those classified as pure evil such as Griffith and Ryomen Sukuna, there's a villain to match everyone's preferences.

Sukuna is the main antagonist in Jujutsu Kaisen, and he is widely regarded as one of the most evil anime villains ever. In universe, Sukuna is known as the King of Curses and he certainly lived up to the title by committing some of the most cruel acts in Jujutsu Kaisen. Sukuna’s ruthlessness and sadism are reasons he is widely considered as one of the most evil anime villains. However, there...

In November 2024, anime fans were given the news of Yuto Suzuki’s Sakamoto Days being adapted into an anime series and hitting the streaming platforms on January 11, 2025. The series is one of the most anticipated narratives that was originally released as a manga in 2020 and has over 7 million copies in circulation within the manga industry.

Sakamoto Days anime series | Credits: Studio Tms Entertainment

The series follows the daily life of Taro Sakamoto, one of the biggest assassins in the Underworld, who decided to leave his profession for love. He made the decision to become a normal human being by getting married, having a kid, and taking on a normal job, which made him grow in size. But the Underworld is not done with him and comes back to haunt him in his normal life, which forces Sakamoto to resort to his old ways.

While the story is indeed enticing, it...

‘Attack on Titan: The Last Attack‘ brings together the last two episodes of the critically acclaimed anime series into one monumental theatrical experience so fans can relive the epic finale of the global anime sensation on the big screen.

Debuting in 2013, ‘Attack on Titan’ has become both a critical and commercial success worldwide garnering praise for its dark themes, stunning animation, and deep intellectual and emotional themes.

Often regarded as one of the defining animes of a generation, the series has been ranked as #23 on the top 250 TV shows of all time on IMDb (as rated by IMDb users) and three of the seasons have received a 100% critic’s score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Key Credits:

● Director: Yuichiro Hayashi

● Original Story: Hajime Isayama

● Music: Kohta Yamamoto and Hiroyuki Sawano

● Character Design: Tomohiro Kishi

● Animation Production: Mappa

● Art Direction: Kuniaki Nemoto...

Based on the original concept from My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi, the Vigilantes anime spinoff sets its release date with an official new trailer reveal by Studio Bones.

Via the official X (formerly Twitter) and website, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has revealed a new teaser visual and trailer, confirming its release date for April 7, 2025. The trailer and visual spotlight Vigilantes characters Koichi Haimawari, Pop Step (stylized Pop☆Step) and Knuckleduster. Readers can check them out below, along with their voice actor announcements and more information.

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My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi has called another Weekly Shonen Jump series the "ideal shonen manga" as Volume 1 hits shelves nationwide.

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Shuichiro Umeda will voice Haimawari and is joined by Ikumi Hasegawa as Pop Step and Yasuhiro Mamiya as Knuckleduster.

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As fans await the official release date for My Hero Academia Season 8 in 2025, all eyes turn to how Toga and Ochako will reconcile following a confrontation with the Infinite Doubles. Of course, the popular anime series adapts story beats from the long-running manga, finally drawing to a close following the epic Final War between Deku and Tomura. With the ending in sight, several loose ends and character fates must be addressed to satisfy fans.

One such character's fate involves Enji Todoroki, aka Endeavor, the venerated Flame Pro Hero who solved more cases than anyone in history. During his heroic sacrifices, Endeavor risked his life and sustained a brutal physical toll that directly informed his future. Despite his lofty ambitions and decorated record, Endeavor's battered...

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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In a recent interview with Comic Natalie, voice actor Tomikazu Sugita opened up about his initial hesitation to take on the lead role of Sakamoto in Sakamoto Days anime.

His reason? A sense of déjà vu tied to his past work.

Sugita admitted that while he was aware of the manga’s buzz as a rising Weekly Shonen Jump hit, he was hesitant to take on the role due to similarities with a character he had played before.

“I had already played a protagonist in a similar position in a Jump anime before, so I had that in mind, and it felt a bit like déjà vu.“

When the audition opportunity arose, he initially focused on another character, Kashima. However, his agency strongly encouraged him to also consider Sakamoto.

“When I received the audition information for Sakamoto Days, I showed the character materials for a character named Kashima to my agency staff,...

"The rules are simple: family comes first." Netflix has revealed a final trailer for the Japanese anime series Sakamoto Days, ready for streaming on Netflix in a few days. This is based on the already beloved manga of the same name, produced by Tms Entertainment & publisher Shueisha, with Masaki Watanabe (of "Battle Spirits") directing. An ex-hitman named Taro Sakamoto turned shopkeeper juggles dad duties while dodging bullets like a pro. Weekly episodes drop Saturdays starting January 11th. Taro ends up becoming a "plus sized" man living in a small town. Many of his former rivals & partners do not believe that he has truly left the business and show up in hopes of taking him out. Barred from killing, Sakamoto must find creative ways to subdue his enemies and prevent them from bringing harm to his family, his store, and the small town he resides in. The series features Tomokazu Sugita as the voice of Taro,...

The anime line-up for Winter 2025 boasts a wide range of anime from heart-throbbing shojo series to exciting action-heavy shonen ones. Sakamoto Days was expected to be a highlight of this season before fans became convinced that the animation was going to be disappointing.

A still from the new trailer of Sakamoto Days anime | Credits: Studio T.M.S. Entertainment

That was the popular opinion up till now, but a new trailer has just been released, changing things for the better. Here’s what fans have to say about the new trailer, and all the things it does right!

The new trailer of Sakamoto Days casts away fans’ doubts

Yuto Suzuki’s Sakamoto Days is one of the leading manga being serialized in Shonen Jump at present. The anime adaptation was highly anticipated and the expectations were through the skies. However, as soon as the trailer was released, fans were taken...

One of Shonen Jump's most popular next-gen heroes is Taro Sakamoto, the titular character of Yuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga series. With the broadcast debut of the series' anime adaptation on Netflix only days away, Sakamoto Days voice star Tomokazu Sugita has confessed that, originally, he never intended to take on the role.

During a recent interview conducted by Comic Natalie, Tomokazu Sugita joined Sakamoto Days co-stars Nobunaga Shimazaki (Shin Asakura) and Ayane Sakura (Lu Shaotang) to talk about their respective character roles. While many aspiring voice actors would understandably jump at the chance to take on the role of a Shonen Jump hero, Sugita originally planned to audition for the role of Kashima, an enemy of Sakamoto's who hides his true identity with a deer mask. In the original manga, Kashima makes his debut during the second main story arc.

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Yuto Suzuki’s Sakamoto Days has been among the beloved manga titles of Shonen Jump in recent years. The anime adaptation of the series was highly anticipated and once it was announced in May 2024, fans were eagerly waiting for more updates.

Taro Sakamoto in Sakamoto Days anime trailer | Credits: Studio Tms Entertainment

Every anime season has its highlights, and Sakamoto Days could have easily been that for Winter 2025. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore as the release of the anime draws closer. The trailers so far paint a bleak picture of the anime’s future, and fans have lost all hope.

The discourse surrounding Sakamoto Days so far

Sakamoto Days quickly became a fan-favorite manga with a narrative that balanced great comedy with exciting fight sequences. The first volume was a strong start as it introduced a great cast of characters, who were ruthless in fights and extremely fun otherwise.

Dandadan manga editor Shihei Lin, also known for editing other major Shonen Jump franchises such as Spy x Family and Chainsaw Man, has revealed that Science Saru's anime series adaptation was even better than anticipated.

Shonen Jump+ editor Shihei Lin looked back on 2024 in a recent X (formerly Twitter) post. The year saw numerous anime developments concerning titles that he personally oversaw; Look Back premiered in theaters to rave reviews, Spy x Family announced a third season, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc premieres in 2025 and notably, Dandadan Season 1 enjoyed massive success. On Dandadan, Lin said, "TV anime Dandadan, which began airing in October after careful and detailed discussions, has also achieved the number one spot on many streaming sites globally ✨. We are also grateful for the large number of reprints of the original comics. It has exceeded the production team's expectations, and we are very happy that people all over the world have enjoyed it.

With the recent announcement of the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime, fans of the beloved superhero shonen franchise are already set to have a great 2025. Now, even more good news has come for fans, particularly those who prefer the English dub of the hit series.

As revealed in its recently released 2025 release schedule, the remainder of My Hero Academia Season 7 is finally coming to Hulu. This update will include the English dubbed versions of Episodes 148-159. Hulu already has Episodes 139-147 of My Hero Academia, which compose the first half of Season 7, available to stream in English. With this new update, all seven seasons of the anime will be available to watch in English on Hulu in their entirety. The English dubbed version of Episodes 139-147 is scheduled to be made available for streaming on the platform on Jan 9, 2025. Hulu already streams Season 7 in Japanese with English subtitles, which was...

The Tale of Princess Kaguya is a 2013 historical fantasy movie by Studio Ghibli. The movie is an adaptation of the traditional Japanese story, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. In the film, a baby is found within bamboo and raised by a man and his wife. However, the imperial palace wants Kaguya to choose a husband, leading her to grow so unhappy with life that she has no choice but to return to the moon.

This film's animation differs from typical Studio Ghibli films, resulting in a more traditional look. Despite this, fans have loved this take on a classic fable, even with its heartbreaking ending. If fans are looking for more fantastical tales based on mythology, they should check out these ten different anime.

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The major success of Science Saru's Dandadan anime series has caused the original source material to soar to new readership heights; Shonen Jump's original and ongoing Dandadan has now doubled in manga circulation copies relative to its pre-anime total as it draws in numerous new franchise fans.

Via Mantan Web, it was revealed at Jump Festa 2025 that Yukinobu Tatsu's popular Dandadan manga series had surpassed eight million copies in circulation. The event, hosted on Dec. 21, came barely over a day after Season 1's finale. With Dandadan surpassing four million copies in circulation in October, it marks a doubling in sales since the anime's premiere.

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Jin “Jiji” Enjoji is a wild card, even within the context of the frenetic style of Dandadan. Jiji is one of the newest characters to be introduced to the anime, but he has already made waves within the story and the Dandadan community. Although he is Okarun’s romantic rival, as well as Momo’s childhood bully, fans already love him for his goofy personality and bizarre mannerisms. Viewers are also looking forward to his romantic rivalry with Okarun as they both pine for Momo.

Jiji is an incredibly unique character, but he isn’t an island. Several fan-favorite anime characters are quite similar to Jiji in their personalities and habits. Audiences who love Jiji are sure to enjoy similar characters found in other anime. Each of these characters has a distinctness to them that gives viewers the same...

Studio Bones' My Hero Academia was recently crowned America's most in-demand series of the Summer 2024 anime season, as highlighted in a new report covering TV and streaming trends in the U.S.

Parrot Analytics recently released its report covering TV and streaming trends in the U.S. for the third quarter of the year (July–September), which overlaps with the Japanese anime Summer 2024 season. It was revealed that My Hero Academia was the most in-demand anime series during that period, ranking sixth overall. Notably, it was the only anime series to appear in the top 20, narrowly missing out to Amazon Prime Video's The Boys, and flanking Saturday Night Live, Hazbin Hotel, Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon at #1. Readers can check out the full list below; My Hero Academia streamed its seventh season proper from May to October.

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One of the appeals of anime comes from the creative and inventive characters, who often get to accomplish feats and perform actions far beyond anyone in the real world could do. From becoming a superhero complete with a superpower to defending the cosmos along with other Sailor Scouts, these characters get to live lives way beyond the confines of possibility. And with so many different worlds, stories and characters out there, some even have increased intellects, with their brainpower the stuff of legends and envy.

While these characters are blessed with genius-levels of intellect, they’re still human (mostly) and still make mistakes. From Tenya Iida rushing off to confront a known murderer on his own, to Sailor Mercury transforming in front of a villain and revealing her civilian identity, these brilliant characters have done some dumb things along the way, showcasing that they’re more than just their smarts.

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Tears were shed, jaws were dropped, and minds were blown in 2024’s outstanding year of anime. Whether it was the returning anime giants or fantastical original stories, the anime community had their hands full this year. Several anime series that left an impression on the audience also offered them unforgettable moments laced with shocking revelations or much-awaited confrontations.

It’s safe to say that there came moments in 2024 in which fans were forced to hold on to their hearts or couldn’t stop replaying that mind-boggling moment over and over again. Whether it was Demon Slayer’s explosive finale or Dandadan’s chaotic entry onto the anime scene, 2024 has been a rollercoaster ride filled to the brim with edge-of-the-seat action-packed moments and some serious tearjerkers.

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My Hero Academia gets its long-awaited Vigilantes anime spinoff, revealing the official first trailer, key visual and April 2025 release window, plus a major new look at the upcoming My Hero Academia Season 8.

Via a press release, the My Hero Academia spinoff My Hero Academia: Vigilantes by Hideyuki Furuhashi (story) and Betten Court (art) will receive an anime adaptation by Studio Bones, set to premiere in April 2025. Additionally, My Hero Academia's Season 8 -- the final season of the series -- will premiere in the fall of 2025. The news was announced at Jump Festa; readers can check out the My Hero Academia Season 8 key visual and the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes trailer and key visual below.

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Science Saru's Dandadan has surprised fans with the debut trailer release for the anime's upcoming Season 2, revealing Jiji's stunning transformation ahead of its already highly anticipated premiere in July 2025.

Via X (formerly Twitter), Dandadan Season 2's first trailer was revealed at Jump Festa, immediately teasing the continuation from Season 1. The trailer features Dandadan's mysterious, ominous and regular comedic yet unsettling enemies. It ends with Jiji taking on a new form, now joining Momo, Okarun and Aira as supernatural power users. Abel Gongora, who was a key animator in Dandadan Season 1's iconic opening, as well as being in charge of its storyboard, direction, background art, assembly, editing and post-processing, was announced as the new co-director alongside Season 1's Fuga Yamashiro. Readers can check out the new trailer below.

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Crunchyroll reportedly pressed the brakes on promoting Science Saru's Dandadan, based on the Shonen Jump manga of the same name, which nonetheless went on to become one of the biggest anime series of 2024 for both fans and critics.

Cecilia D'Anastasio and Takashi Mochizuki's new report at Bloomberg gave major insight into the testimonies of 18 current and former Crunchyroll staff, revealing tensions between Crunchyroll and Funimation employees, disillusionment with management, layoff concerns, struggling ability to compete with other licensees, and tense relationships with licensors like Toei Animation, Shogakukan, Shueisha and Kodansha. Notably, for Dandadan fans, this tense relationship extends to one of Dandadan's licensors and production companies, Toho. Despite being one of the year's most anticipated titles, new testimony reveals that Crunchyroll's senior vice president, Markus Gerdemann, reportedly explicitly instructed staff to hold back on Dandadan's promotion.

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Easily one of the year's most acclaimed anime series, Dandadan has given fans a treat hot on the heels of the conclusion of the first season. Season 2 of the Shonen Jump smash-hit adaptation has now been announced for 2025, alongside a stunning new visual.

Via a press release, Crunchyroll's popular Dandadan anime will return for a second season in July 2025. Season 2 will follow the first season's massive cliffhanger, sparking widespread fan reaction on social media. The upcoming battle between Momo, Okarun, Jiji and Turbo Granny versus Evil Eye was captured in a stunning new visual, featuring tension, unease, classical composers and even a small kaiju. Readers can check out the Dandadan Season 2 announcement visual below.

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Following today's airing of the Dan Da Dan Season 1 finale (and its shocking cliffhanger!), it has been officially announced that the show will return for a second season on Crunchyroll July 2025! We have a look at the full teaser artwork and description below:

"The newly unveiled Season 2 announcement visual captures a sense of tension and unease, while the ominous presence of Evil Eye, fixated on Jiji standing at the center, commands attention with its unsettling gaze. The deep purple hues that fill the background heighten the anticipation of the intense and merciless battles that await Momo, Okarun, Jiji, and Turbo Granny. Adding to the intrigue, the artwork features portraits of renowned classical composers and a small kaiju, hinting at the bizarre and unpredictable adventures still to come in Dan Da Dan."

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