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It may sound cliché to say that the Spring 2025 anime season is about to “heat up” with Fire Force Season 3 , but it’s true! It’s quite literally getting hot in here, but you don’t need to take off all your clothes to enjoy our full breakdown of the talent behind the adaptation’s return. Fire Force Season 3 Guide Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Fire Force Season 3 Coming Out? Fire Force Season 3 Release Date and Time English Sub Release Date: - Fire Force Season 3 premieres on April 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Pt Territories: Worldwide excluding Japan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia Related: Fire Force Season 3 Anime Announces Umeda Cypher Ending Theme Song, Additional Cast Where Can I Watch Fire Force Season 3 ? You can watch Fire Force Season 3 right here on Crunchyroll.

Premiered earlier this year, Studio Mappa’s original anime, Zenshu, once again put the spotlight on the anime industry. Any mention of the Japanese animation industry sparks a mixed response from the audience. On one hand we have the bleaker aspects such as the debilitating working conditions, stereotypical representations, and fan service.

The flip side of that perception is the myriad worlds that have been brought to life with revered 2D animation. From cultural phenomena like the Big Three anime to comedy series like Nichijou and Gintama, the anime industry has allowed fans to experience a wide range of emotions.

Natsuko in Zenshu anime | Credits: Studio Mappa

It would not be unfair or incorrect to say that anime, as a medium, has actually influenced the lives of many. Zenshu brings the good, the bad, and the ugly all to life. However, the focus on the good is delightful and honors the legacy of renowned animators.

After the announcement on January 14 that the film would be postponed, the live-action adaptation of Babanba Banban Vampire has locked in a new premiere date: July 4. Alongside the announcement, a new trailer giving us a peek at the upcoming paranormal bathhouse antics has been revealed. Check out the brand new trailer packed with action, romance and whatever is going on in Ranmaru Mori's mind in general: Babanba Banban Vampire Live-Action Film Trailer Related: Baban Baban Ban Vampire Live-Action Movie Reveals Teaser Trailer, Visual Shinji Hamasaki directs the live-action adaptation of Babanba Banban Vampire , which stars Ryo Yoshizawa (Sougo Okita in the Gintama live-action films) as 450-year-old vampire Ranmaru Mori and Rihito Itagaki (Norman in The Promised Neverland live-action film) as Rihito Tatsuno, whom Ranmaru is after for his blood. The film is based on Hiromasa Okujima's Bl ("bloody love-comedy") manga of the same name. Netflix streams the anime adaptation of the manga,...

Anime fans are in for a treat, as the lineup for 2025’s summer is filled with beloved series that are sure to keep them entertained. While these series will undoubtedly get enormous love from the fans, there is always a possibility that some of them might not get the love and hype that they deserve.

The Summer Hikaru Died | Credits: CygamesPictures

Among the unprecedented array of new and returning series lies The Summer Hikaru Died, which, despite its wonderful story and art, might be lost in the tidal wave of summer releases, which might lead to a short-lived run.

‘The Summer Hikaru Died’ is a hidden gem Indou Hikaru talking to Yoshiki | Credits: CygamesPictures

The Summer Hikaru Died is a seinen horror manga written and illustrated by Mokumokuren. The manga was originally serialized in a digital magazine and quickly gained popularity from readers for its compelling art and horror elements.

When it comes to impossible feats of strength, the only limit that exists for anime characters is their creators’ imagination. From summoning ancient monsters to mastering the power of every element to obliterating entire planets with a single spell or move, unbelievable supernatural abilities know no bounds in anime, their uniqueness and scope being what draws many fans to the medium.

However, some of anime’s strongest characters, surprisingly enough, don’t have to rely on the aid of magic or paranormal enhancements to achieve superhuman triumphs. While still way stronger than your average human - sometimes, to the point of far surpassing realistic human abilities — these anime characters have nothing supernatural about them.

Yor Forger’s Feats as an Assassin Are Nothing Short of Superhuman in Spy x Family Streaming on Crunchyroll

In Spy x Family - a series all about deception - the mother and wife of the Forger household,...

The cute characters of Sanrio are no strangers to unexpected and unparalleled crossovers with other brands. One such upcoming collaboration puts Hello Kitty and friends together with an uproarious anime and manga franchise -- as well as one of the most popular anime of all time according to review sites like MyAnimeList.

A new Gintama x Sanrio pop-up store is on the way, with themed merchandise planned to be available in Osaka, Japan. Featuring the cast of the hilarious anime with corresponding Sanrio partners, this team-up will feature items and pairings that fans never dreamed of. From badges to plates, there's a lot that enthusiasts of either brand can look forward to buying in the coming weeks.

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The anime medium has several genres that range from pulse-pounding action to heartbreaking romance. There's also a plethora of comedy anime, with the best of these having humor that's so ridiculous that it's hilarious. Even beyond this genre, however, some anime are just downright dumb, namely if they aren't meant to be laughed at.

Some of the dumbest anime blur the lines between intentional and unintentional comedies, being able to be laughed at for their storytelling decisions. Others are true in these comedic efforts, while others are doomed because of the quality of their English dubs, resulting in unintended gags that are still infamous to this day. Even worse are those that can't be taken seriously at all due to how seriously they take themselves, particularly when the animation doesn't match the tone of the anime.

Cyber City Oedo 808 is an Unintentionally Idiotic Anime Streaming On: N/A Image via Madhouse

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Gintama is always a constant inclusion in comedy anime recommendations. And it has retained its position for decades. No amount of recent funny anime can replace it, and it’s place has been solidified in history as one of the most beloved anime of all time.

But why is it that comedy lovers swear by Gintama? Sure, it’s funny but so is plenty of other series. What does Gintama have to offer that no one else does?

Gintama has mastered the art of lawlessness Gintama makes a unique connection with its viewers | Credits: Sunrise, Bandai Namco

The world of Gintama is a complete whack. The series can’t even decide if it wants to be historical or futuristic. Its very premise promises that one can’t expect the series to be logical, and it stays true to its fundamental rule for hundreds of episodes.

None of the progression in Gintama makes sense,...

Most anime are created from manga source material, which is published by a major company, so series like Demon Slayer and Dandadan are in the same magazine. With one company owning the rights to so many popular franchises, fans would think there would be many crossovers. Unfortunately, anime crossovers are few and far between, with Gintama being the major crossover series.

The official website for the upcoming live-action TV drama adaptation of Mikito Chinen's medical mystery novel series Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective has announced that actor Kanna Hashimoto is cast as the protagonist, Takao Ameku. And Shohei Miura plays Yu Takanashi, Ameku's assistant. The site also confirms that the drama is set to premiere on the TV Asahi Network stations in Japan on April 22. In addition to the key visual on the top of this article, a teaser trailer is now available on the drama's official X (formerly Twitter) . Hashimoto, now 26, has had many successful roles in live-action adaptations of popular manga and anime, such as Kagura in Gintama (2017-2018), He Kiao Diao in Kingdom (2019-2024), and Kaguya Shinomiya in Kaguya-sama: Love Is War (2019-2021). In 2022, she also made her stage debut as the protagonist, Chihiro, in the stage play adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki's 2002 film Spirited Away . Her performance...

The anime world is no stranger to maid characters, who in many cases serve as cute and supportive allies to the series' main protagonist. Recently, Japan conducted a nationwide survey to determine which maid reigns as the most beloved among anime fans.

Digital marketing research group Nexer Inc. sent out an online questionnaire on Feb. 14 asking anime viewers to name their "favorite" maid character. According to PR Times, the participants included both men and women, with the total sample pool consisting of 500 individuals. On Feb. 25, the winners were unveiled in a top 10 list. In the #1 spot is Re:Zero's Rem, who earned 86 votes. The second-place winner with 74 votes was Tama from the iconic shonen classic Gintama. The remaining picks hail from many franchises with significant global fan bases; the full top 10 list can be seen below, ordered from most to least popular.

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The rich and diverse medium of anime invites fans to experience no shortage of captivating stories. Pushing the bounds of narrative virtuosity, visual technique, and artistic expressiveness, the best anime films and series are universally acclaimed as masterpieces. In the opulent tapestry of the medium’s cream of the crop, titles like Cowboy Bebop, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Gintama, and countless other esteemed works make new fans fall in love with anime and encourage audiences to revisit them time and time again. However, like any prolific medium, anime hardly counts only admired masterworks and celebrated smash hits. Aside from the plethora of forgettable and mediocre titles, a few are situated on the very opposite end of the spectrum from the medium’s revered sensations — the worst anime of all time.

An anime series’ quality is hardly an objective metric. Nonetheless, quite a handful of titles are recognized and remembered by the...

A boundless, multifaceted medium with a rich past and exhilarating present, anime is a diverse world of storytelling even the most ambitious and devoted of fans could hardly explore in its entirety. Nowadays, anime has gotten popular enough that most people have seen at least a few of the medium's greatest hits.

For some, however, anime represents much more than a casual deviation from familiar entertainment to enjoy from time to time — it’s a beloved hobby and a passion they explore with purpose. Completing 100 anime series is the first major milestone fans hit on their path from a casual viewer to a proper fan. This milestone, though, is still only scratching the surface of all the incredible narratives the anime medium offers. It’s an impressive accomplishment that signifies a person’s level of dedication and experience. With the expanded watchlist come telltale signs that one’s interest in...

Shonen might be the most popular genre that can generate the most successful and top-grossing anime. But the genre is often plagued by the ill-treatment of women characters and the focus on male gaze. Dandadan is one of the few anime that broke away from the ‘useless Shonen heroine’ trope to give fans Momo, a well-rounded character who is arguably the strongest in her group.

But before Momo existed one classic Shonen girly who is so unhinged that people often forget that she, too, is a female character in a popular Shonen series. The character in question is Kagura from Gintama, who can also be called the superior version of Sakamoto Days‘ Lu.

Kagura smashed every stereotype for women in Shonen anime/manga Kagura is unlike the typical Shonen female character in Gintama | Credits: Sunrise, Bandai Namco Pictures

If Kagura’s personality is to be put into words, unhinged, crackbrained,...

Few anime franchises (if any) are more iconic than Akira Toriyama's flagship series, Dragon Ball. The beloved shonen manga debuted all the way back in 1984, and by the end of the decade, it had spawned two of the most popular anime adaptations — Dragon Ball & Dragon Ball Z — of all time.

From 1986 to 1996, Dragon Ball & Dragon Ball Z aired on Fuji TV, and by the end of the 20th century, the adventures of Son Goku had spread their roots around the world. However, Dragon Ball was far from the only notable series that came out during this 10-year window; in fact, there were many iconic series that aired during the same window as Akira Toriyama's seminal work.

Rurouni Kenshin Helped Define the 1990s Aired: January 10, 1996–September 8, 1998

Of all the anime to debut in the 1990s, few have had a bigger impact on the anime medium than Rurouni Kenshin. Nobuhiro Watsuki...

The One Piece fandom was recently given the heartbreaking news of Kazuki Yao stepping down from his role as the voice actor for Franky, the shipwright of the Straw Hat Pirates. The voice actor was one of the veterans who has worked with the One Piece franchise for a very long time and has offered his voice to many different characters like Jango and Bon Clay.

Franky’s Voice Actor Kazuki Yao | Credit: Toei Animation

After succumbing to old age, Yao had no choice but to retire and let Subaru Kimura, the voice actor of Aoi Todo from Jujutsu Kaisen, take over. However, it looks like Yao might not be the only one who left the One Piece family, as another voice actor gets in line for retirement. This voice actor is none other than Shūichi Ikeda, who voiced the character of Red-Haired Shanks in the official One Piece anime series.

All this cute AI wants to have is a loving family with her creator parents! Nanateru’s manga Alma-chan Wants to Have a Family! (also known as Alma-chan wa Kazoku ni Naritai in Japanese) revealed today that the romantic-comedy series will be getting a TV anime. The series follows two scientists who don't know they're in love, but their robot understands their feelings and wants to be in a family together. A commemorative illustration from the original author was released to celebrate the announcement, along with the details of the main staff members. Related: Kyoto Animation Adapts Keiichi Arawi's City Manga For 2025 Anime Yasuhiro Minami ( Gintama episode director) will be in the director’s chair for Alma-chan Wants to Have a Family! at Studio Flad with Yukie Sugawara ( The Vampire Dies in No Time ) writing the series composition and Mika Yamamoto ( Fire Force sub-character designer) drawing the character designs.

Anime is one of the most popular visual mediums of today. While anime endings are typically divisive, there are some beloved by fans everywhere. The finale of Steins;Gate is the quintessential example of a perfect ending. Yet, it is not the only or the best example of this elusive concept.

Many endings, like Cowboy Bebop, either beautifully wrap up their respective series or leave the possibility for more. These finales are considered classics and masterclasses of everything that makes the series great. However, not every conclusion is regarded highly. Several respected anime have breathtaking endings that are highly regarded by fans everywhere.

Gon Freecss Finally Meats His Dead Beat Dad Streaming on: Crunchyroll

While the Hunter x Hunter manga is ongoing, the anime officially ends Gon's journey. In the finale of the titular shonen, he climbs to the top of the world tree and meets his father. Instead of sharing a touching moment,...

For a medium that was created in Japan, and often pulls from the country's folklore, mythology, and history, anime about samurai are surprisingly few and far between. Samurai warriors, Ronin, with their signature armor and katanas, all feature heavily across the medium, albeit alongside supernatural forces, magic, dark powers, giant mech suits, or all of the above. Of the few historical samurai anime available, there are a few that stand head and shoulders above the rest. Shinichiro Watanabe's Samurai Champloo is a classic, but it's incredibly difficult to find on streaming. But, one of the greatest samurai anime, Rurouni Kenshin, is about to find a new streaming home for new fans to enjoy.

Rurouni Kenshin, written by disgraced writer and artist, Nobuhiro Watsuki, is set in the Meiji era of Japan (1868-1912) and follows Hitokiri Battosai, a former assassin of the Bakumatsu, who abandons that life, starting fresh as a Ronin,...

Long ago, one of the most beloved Shōnen Jump series of all time made a solid case for anime filler in a condensed, funny package. Gintama is a well-worn shōnen series renowned for its comic take on a genre that, during its heyday, often took itself too seriously, in a way, serving as a forerunner to franchises like One Punch Man. Gintama has won enduring success without abandoning its themes or a serious tone altogether, and it's earned a place in shonen's pantheon of genre greats, as well as a brand-new Gintama anime shown off at Jump Festa.

Anime filler has gained a lot of notoriety for obvious reasons. Even in the best cases, franchises like Naruto show that filler is a double-edged sword, capable of helping or hurting a franchise. Gintama, though, gave a breakdown of anime filler and timelines that serves as a hilariously sincere reflection on the...

The live-action film adaptation of Akane Shimizu's manga series Cells at Work! kept its first-place position in the Japan Top 10 box-office for two consecutive weekends now, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The movie recorded earnings of 532 million yen (3.38 million Usd) on 386,000 admissions in its second weekend, a 37% week-on-week drop from its opening weekend , The film's official X (formerly Twitter) also reported that the cumulative total gross since releasing on December 13 now stands at 1.75 billion yen (11.13 million Usd) earned from 1.28 million ticket sales, making it the third highest-grossing Japanese live-action film adaptation of popular manga in 2024, behind Kingdom: Return of the Great General ( 8.03 billion yen ) and Golden Kamuy (3 billion yen). Gekijoban Nintama Rantaro Dokutake Ninja-tai Saikyou no Gunshi (translated to Nintama Rantaro the Movie: The Strongest Strategist of the Dokutake Ninja Squad ), the first theatrical film from the long-running Nintama Rantaro anime series in 13 years, opened in 328 theaters across Japan on...

Another Jump Festa event is in the books, and as usual we were inundated with some pretty major Shonen Jump adjacent anime and manga news. Thankfully, we've rounded it all up in a handy recap covering all of the major beats from the weekend! Top Jump Festa 2025 Anime Announcements Expectations were once again exceeded when it came to the big names at Jump Festa 2025. We got more news on the next Jujutsu Kaisen season, return timing for Hell's Paradise season 2, our first proper look at Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc and a bunch more. You can see some of the heavy-hitting highlights below. Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Heads to the Culling Game Arc in Super Teaser Visual Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Anime Premieres in January 2026, Will Stream on Crunchyroll Spy x Family Season 3 Anime to Premiere in October 2025 My Hero Academia Final Season Anime Premieres Autumn 2025 My Hero Academia:...

The renowned anime franchise “Gintama” is making a much-anticipated return with a new spinoff series reimagining its main character, Gintoki Sakata, as a high school teacher. The announcement was made during Jump Festa ’25, stating that “Class 3-z’s Ginpachi-sensei” will be released in October 2025. This is the franchise’s first new content in more than three years.

Based on Tomohito Osaki’s spinoff novels, the series turns Gintoki into an unorthodox homeroom teacher. Fans may look forward to seeing familiar characters in student roles, including Kagura, Shinpachi, Kondo, Takasugi, and Hijikata.

Bandai Namco Pictures, which has worked on the franchise since its fourth season, will handle the animation production. The project will include a combination of seasoned “Gintama” employees and new talent. Natsumi Higashida will direct, with Makoto Moriwaki serving as chief director. Katsuki Fudeyasu noted for his work on popular series such as “Bleach” and “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders,...

The hilarious sci-fi samurai is returning for a light-hearted anime season titled Gintama '3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-sensei' later this year, and the first trailer has finally been revealed. With the last content from the franchise being more than 3 years ago, fans are ecstatic at the chance of receiving this wholesome new season.

During this year's Jump Festa event, a trailer for Gintama '3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-sensei' has been released as promised this October, and it looks amazing. The series is scheduled to air in October 2025, and the full staff and cast have already been revealed. However, the episode count is unavailable as the season is still in progress, but as the countdown to fall 2025 begins, more information and teasers will be released.

Gintama Takes To The Classroom In The New Season Based On The Manga By Hideaki Sorachi

Based on the spinoff manga written by Tomohito Osaki, this anime season...

Hideaki Soachi’s Gintama is one such anime-manga series that instantly commands fans’ attention, and evokes a wide range of emotions, from respect to endless laughter. Even those who are unfamiliar with the anime must have come across some sort of hilarious compilation of iconic parody scenes featuring Gintoki. Such is the charm and prominence of Sorachi’s magnum opus.

Gintoki and Kagura after opening Shinpachi’s present in Gintama anime | Credits: Studio Sunrise

And if that isn’t enough, the anime has maintained high rankings on MyAnimeList for years. While newer fans often wonder about the appeal of Gintama, nobody would have expected the animation director to underestimate its charm. But, that’s exactly what happened when Chizuru Miyawaki initially started working on the anime. The director shared his experiences during an interview, and his words highlight what makes Gintama so special.

Director Chizuru Miyawaki’s experience with Gintama...

Following a fan event held in Japan today, the official website and accounts for Black Butler revealed that the previously announced Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- anime will begin airing in April 2025 . A teaser visual and two additional cast members were also unveiled. Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- Teaser Visual Chikahiro Kobayashi (Legoshi in Beastars ) and Rie Kugimiya (Kagura in Gintama ) join the cast as Wolfram Gelzer and Sieglinde Sullivan, respectively. Sebastian Ciel Sieglinde Wolfram Related: Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- Anime Announced, Crunchyroll to Stream Kenjiro Okada ( March comes in like a lion chief director) continues to direct the latest Black Butler anime at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Hiroyuki Yoshino ( World Trigger ), character designs by Yumi Shimizu ( Horimiya chief animation director). Maaya Sakamoto and Daisuke Ono reprise their roles as Ciel Phantomhive and Sebastian Michaelis, respectively. Crunchyroll streams the full series to date and describes the overall...

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Blue Eye Samurai is an adult animation action-adventure drama series created by Michael Green and Amber Noizumi. The Netflix animated series is set in Japan’s Edo period, and it revolves around a mixed-race swordmaster, Mizu, in her quest for revenge. Blue Eye Samurai’s voice cast includes Maya Erskine, George Takei, Masi Oka, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Song, Darren Barnet, Randall Park, and Kenneth Branagh. So, if you loved the intense personal drama, brutal action, and compelling characters in Blue Eye Samurai, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Samurai Champloo is a Japanese historical action-adventure series written by Masaru Gotsubo. The Adult Swim series revolves around two warriors with completely different personalities who hate each others’ guts. They are brought together by a young woman named Fuu,...

As the fourth installment of the Gintama On Theater project, two more compilation films of the Gintama anime franchise are confirmed to release theatrically in Japan in February 2025. The first film, based on the TV anime's Shinsengumi Crisis Arc ( Shinsengumi Douran-hen in Japan), is set to release on February 7, 2025, then the second film, based on the Kabukicho Four Devas Arc ( Kabukicho Shitennou-hen ) will follow on February 21, 2025. Related: Gintama Anime Kintama Arc Compilation Film Shares Poster and Release Date Gintama On Theater is a project to release compilation films based on popular episodes from the Gintama TV anime series in Japanese theaters as part of the project to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the serialization of Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga and the broadcast of its TV anime adaptation. Following the first compilation film based on the TV anime's Thorny Arc ( Baragaki-hen in Japan) in November 2023 and the second film based...

Ahead of a January 2025 broadcast debut, the official accounts for the I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So Might as Well Try Mastering Magic anime today unveiled a new character trailer for Lardon, a powerful dragon once sealed by Liam's ancestors, voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki in Gintama ). I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic Lardon Character Trailer Related: I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin Anime Reveals Opening Theme Song in New Trailer Based on the light novels by Nazuna Miki and Kabocha, Kenichi Ishikura ( Sakura Trick ) directs I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic at studios Marvy Jack and Studio Deen, with series composition by Tatsuya Takahashi ( The Faraway Paladin ), character designs by Midori Otsuka and Alisa Okehazama ( Beast Tamer ). J-Novel Club publishes an official English version...

If there’s one thing Gintama does flawlessly, it’s dragging the anime tropes through the mud. This series’ self-aware genius repeatedly exposes and parodies other anime productions in a hilarious and outlandish way. Similarly, one Gintama episode demonstrated peak comedy by breaking the fourth wall and turning its sights on a universal struggle in the entertainment industry: how to waste airtime.

Gintoki Sakata from Gintama | Credit: Studio Sunrise

It wasn’t just a meta-commentary — it was a masterclass in roasting anime studios while giving viewers a laugh-induced side stitch. Surprisingly, its sharpest jab landed squarely on the shoulders of major studios adapting long-running series like One Piece and many others.

Gintama Episode 92: Exposing Anime Studios’ Cliche Tricks

At the beginning of the hilarious episode 92 of Gintama, titled, Be A Person Who Can See People’s Strong Points And Not Their Weak Points, Gintoki as usual breaks the fourth...

America is currently at the heart of the fight against anime piracy, with U.S.-headquartered companies comprising most of the top five names authorizing copyright infringement takedown requests on Google.

Google recently released a new Transparency Report, documenting how many requests it has received to delist sites from Google Search due to copyright infringement. Its latest figures (as of Dec. 12) indicate that 10,199,908,138 URLs have been requested for deletion by 629,343 reporting organizations. These 629k organizations received authorization to file these takedown requests on behalf of almost 611k companies purporting to own or hold a license to a copyright. Anime companies were well-represented on the list of copyright owners/licensees -- readers can check out the top five anime companies copyright owners below. While some companies like Netflix and Disney engage in anime, this list aims to represent companies where anime is a core aspect of their business.

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The official accounts for the upcoming live-action movie adaptation of Hiromasa Okujima's Baban Baban Ban Vampire comedy manga series announced three new cast members today. Gordon Maeda (Yatota Yaguchi in the Blue Period live-action film) plays the role of Nagayoshi Mori, a vampire who is the elder brother of Ranmaru Mori and holds a long-standing grudge against him. Mori Nagoyoshi played by Gordon Maeda Shinosuke Mitsushima (Heki in the Kingdom live-action film) plays the role of Umetaro Sakamoto, the homeroom teacher of Rihito Tatsuno and Aoi Shinozuka, who has been pursuing Ranmaru as a vampire hunter at night for many years. Umetaro Sakamoto played by Gordon Maeda Mandy Sekiguchi (former member Generations from Exile Tribe and Exile) plays the role of Ken Shinozuka / Franken, Aoi's older brother who is the leader of a gang of school delinquents. Ken Shinozuka / Franken played by Mandy Sekiguchi Related: Baban Baban Ban Vampire Live-Action Movie Reveals Teaser Trailer,...

A fresh batch of music videos make their way to Crunchyroll today! The latest lineup of artists includes singers and bands behind theme songs for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict , Lycoris Recoil and more! See what's dropping today in the full list of November 2024 music video releases below! Beat Crusaders (including the Hero Tales opening theme song ) Centimillimental (including the Given Movie 3: Umi e theme song ) ClariS Halca (including the The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians ending theme song ) Ikusaburo Yamazaki (including the Twilight Out of Focus opening theme song )' Kana-boon LiSA (including the Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 opening theme song ) MIMiNARI feat. Yuho Kitazawa Mulasaki Ima Reol (including the Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- opening theme song ) Ryokuoushoku Shakai Suisoh (including the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict ending theme song ) Takahashi Hitomi and Beat Crusaders (including the Gintama ending...

In Fall 2020, Season 1 of Mappa's Jujutsu Kaisen series premiered and rapidly became a massive domestic and international hit. Four years later, the results of a recent poll indicate that Jjk's blindfolded icon, Satoru Gojo, is currently the most beloved modern anime character in Japan.

Per PR Times, online karaoke service Joysound conducted a series of surveys to determine the nation's top "oshikatsu" characters, or characters that are enthusiastically supported and loved by fans. The polling period lasted from Sept. 20-Oct. 6, 2024, and consisted of 2,920 total participants. Satoru Gojo -- the cheerful and charismatic mentor of Jjk lead Yuji Itadori -- was voted the #1 most popular character among Joysound users for the second year in a row. Among other things, voters who wrote in stated they admired Gojo's strength and his "handsome" appearance. The second and third-place winners are Gintoki Sakata from Gintama and Katsuki Bakugo from My Hero Academia.

In the world of anime, Hideaki Sorachi’s Gintama is truly a gem that has taken the industry by storm. The series began in 2006 and quickly rose to immense popularity, which continues to be a delight to countless viewers even today. The show is a chaotic mess that features a parodic presence in its plotline, which makes it so unpredictable and a gold mine of pure comedic bliss.

A still from Gintama. Credits: Sunrise

While humor adds to the charm and the countless references to iconic anime series, the mangaka shares how Akira Toriyama’s one underrated gem of work helped him immensely to come up with this parodic masterpiece that takes humor to a whole other level.

During an interview, the mangaka got candid and shared how the legendary mangaka helped him get the appropriate tools to get started. As a result, he created a work that boasts heavy...

Just in time for “Ii Ossan Day” (November 3) in Japan, the upcoming TV anime Detectives These Days Are Crazy! revealed a trio of unusual characters with a single voice actor voicing each, as well as a character trailer and key art for the new cast additions. The series is scheduled to broadcast in Japan in 2025. Detectives These Days Are Crazy! Yabee Ojisan Character Trailer Voice actor Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki Sakata in Gintama ) provides the voices for three eccentric characters: Chikubi Shishoku Ojisan , Cross Munage Ojisan , and Rope Daisuki Ojisan . Together with Keiichiro Nagumo, they form “The Big Four of Yabee Ojisan." Ascii Media Works publishes the original Detectives These Days Are Crazy! manga by Masakuni Igarashi in their Dengeki Maoh manga magazine. One Peace Books is also producing an English language version with the first volume due out in April 2025. Rion Kujo directs the TV anime adaptation. The rest of...

The official YouTube channel for the four-piece Japanese rock band Spyair is now streaming a music video for their 24th CD single song, "Ao" ("Blue"). The rock tune is now featured as the opening theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Blue Miburo . Spyair "Ao" Music Video Blue Miburo Creditless Opening Video Spyair formed in 2005 and made their major debut from Sony Music Associated Records in 2010. Among anime fans, they are known for their theme song works for Bleach (2010), Gintama , and Haikyu!! (2014-2024). As their first CD single in four years since "One Day" ( Haikyu!! To The Top ending theme) in November 2020, the CD single for "Ao" is set to release in Japan on October 30. Ahead of the CD release, the title tune is now available on digital platforms for streaming and download. Regular edition CD jacket Time-limited production edition CD jacket Spyair artist photo Related: Blue Miburo Anime Release Date,...

The official website for Saint☆Oniisan The Movie ~Holy Men Vs Akuma Gundan (translated to Saint Young Men The Movie ~Holy Men vs Devil's Army ) released a main trailer today featuring the theme song "Bitter Vacance" performed by the three-piece Japanese rock band Mrs. Green Apple . The film's two lead actors — Kenichi Matsuyama as Jesus and Shota Sometani as Buddha — also introduce the main cast members one by one in the clip. Motoki Omori , the vocalist and guitarist of Mrs. Green Apple, posted the following message on the movie's website about the song: I am a big fan of Saint Young Men from its original manga, and bought and read every time a new book came out in the bookstore when I was in junior high school. With this offer, I am feeling that I am destined for something very special. We can learn something from Buddha and Jesus' healing daily life.

The official website and X (formerly Twitter) account for the upcoming Sakamoto Days TV anime revealed three additional voice cast members today. Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) plays Nagumo, a member of the Order, a special force directly under Jaa (Japanese Association of Assassins) and a colleague from Sakamoto's hitman days. Taku Yashiro (Kakeru Juouin in King Of Prism ) plays Shishiba, a cool, collected, and rational person who is also a member of the Order. And Saori Hayami (Yor Forger in Spy x Family ) plays Osaragi, a newcomer who joined after Sakamoto left the Order. Visuals and short promotional videos of the three were released, alongside an additional character video of Taro Sakamoto voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki sakata in Gintama ). Nagumo character visual Shishiba character visual Osaragi character visual Taro Sakamoto character visual Additionally, the anime's official X account released a new...

The official accounts for the upcoming live-action movie adaptation of Hiromasa Okujima's Baban Baban Ban Vampire comedy manga series released a teaser trailer and visual today introducing the three main cast members. Ryo Yoshizawa (Sougo Okita in the Gintama live-action films) plays 450-year-old vampire Ranmaru Mori. Rihito Itagaki (Norman in The Promised Neverland live-action film) plays Rihito Tatsuno, whom Ranmaru is after for his blood. Nanoka Hara (Suzume Iwato in Suzume ) plays Rihito's first love, Aoi Shinozuka. Baban Baban Ban Vampire Live-Action Movie Teaser Trailer Teaser visual The site also confirmed that the Shinji Hamasaki -directed adaptation will open in Japan on February 14, 2025. Shinji Hamasaki has been active as a commercial director since the mid-2000s, and this is his second feature film directorial work, following Ichido Shindemita ("I Died Once") in 2020, in which Ryo Yoshizawa also appeared. "I honestly spent many days trying to figure out what the right...

In April 2002, the live-action adaptation of the hit Gokusen series premiered on Japanese television. After two decades, the show is finally available in its entirety for the first time for Prime Video subscribers in North America.

Based on a hit manga by Kozueko Morimoto, Gokusen is a comedic take on Japan's popular "yakuza" genre. Wtk -- an X (formerly Twitter) page that covers prominent anime streaming releases -- spotlighted the live-action Gokusen series soon after it launched on Amazon's Prime Video streaming service. The series is available in its original Japanese language track with various subtitle options, including English, Indonesian, Thai and Japanese.

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Kowloon Generic Romance , a mystery romance manga series by Jun Mayuzuki ( After the Rain ), will be adapted into a TV anime and live-action movie in 2025. The official website for the adaptation project is also open today, with a trailer introducing the main cast members of both the anime and live-action. The manga has been serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump since November 2019, releasing nine tankoboon volumes to date. Yen Press, which has published the manga's English edition since August 2022, describes the synopsis: Struck by a reality they didn’t wish for, some ask, “Do I not exist in this world?” They can confirm their own presence, and Kowloon’s, and they can even smell and taste...In this town filled with secrets, Kujirai doubts her own existence. Each day is painful, but will it be different if Kudou is by her side? In the TV anime, Haruka Shiraishi (Asirpa...

Much like every entertainment property around these days, Gintama is heading into the multiverse with the upcoming 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-Sensei anime, adapting the spin-off light novel series by Tomohiko Osaki. Today, the official accounts for the series revealed that we’ll have to wait another year for the adaptation as it was announced that the 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-Sensei anime will premiere in October 2025 along with a super teaser trailer, a teaser visual and the main staff and returning cast members from the original timeline. 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-Sensei Super Teaser Trailer and Visual The super teaser trailer is just a small hint of what’s to come. The first full trailer is set to premiere on December 21 at the Jump Festa 2025 stage event and full character setting designs of Class 3-z to be released from sequentially from tomorrow. Related: The 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-Sensei...

References are a way for people to bond over their shared love for something. In the media, a reference can be used as a way for creators to express their admiration for another persons art. Anime is continually growing in popularity all over the globe which means that references to popular anime such as Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen and Sailor Moon can be found in music and other types of media. Even popular western artists such as the Migos, Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Uzi Vert have made anime references in their music.

One Piece is arguably one of the most iconic animeand one of the longest to ever grace television. Since its release on October 20th, 1999 One Piece has only multiplied in popularity and some of its biggest fans are creators of many of the highly acclaimed TV shows, movies and video games that have taken much of the worlds attention hostage.

Halloween is a great time to sit back, relax, munch on some candy and watch some creepy Halloween anime. But do you know another great time to do that? The entire month of October. But until the government legally and rightfully acknowledges October as a month-long holiday, I’m just gonna have to go ahead and do the heavy lifting myself. And that means putting together enough Halloween-themed anime episodes to keep you covered for the next 31 days. But this isn’t just a list of anime that is intended to be packed with thrills , chills and scares. No, I’m going to ease you into this month of Halloween, starting you off with some episodes that take a more joyous look at it and slowly moving you toward your haunting destiny. You’ll begin with cute parties and costume contests and end by totally questioning your own human spirit...

Hunter x Hunter creator Yoshihiro Togashi has confirmed that although the highly anticipated continuation of his series will return to Weekly Shonen Jump, new chapters will not be released on a weekly basis.

Togashi provided another of his regular new manga updates via his X (formerly Twitter) account, revealing that he had completed the character inking for Chapter 420. The series is currently on Chapter 400, which was released nearly two years ago in December 2022. His latest post reads, "Characters have been included in up to 20 unpublished chapters. Having kept my involvement in background work to the bare minimum, I've been constantly inking the characters." He added that his goal was to completely ink 10 more chapters by the end of the year, but not before confirming, "The pace of publication is left to the discretion of the editorial department."

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A well-respected voice actor in the anime industry is singing the praises of the Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club anime movie, currently playing in theaters in Japan. The rave reviewer is none other than Tomokazu Sugita, who headlines the Shonen Jump action parody Gintama.

Sugita shared his enthusiasm for the new Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club anime movie on his social media X (formerly Twitter) account. "So, this is it. Kasumin was Goro Majima, and it made me laugh so hard," Sugita wrote online. He's referring to a scene in the movie where Kasumi Nakasu, who goes by the nickname "Kasumin," is seen wearing a yellow hard hat like Majima whenever he's working for his construction company, Majima Construction, in the Yakuza video games. He was also wowed by the mother of Lanzhu Zhong, who plays a key role in the anime idol movie. Sugita concluded his brief review with,...

The official website for Cute High Earth Defense Club Eternal Love! , the upcoming all-new feature film from the Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! anime franchise, has revealed four additional voice cast members who reprise their roles in the original series. Keisuke Komoto and Yoshiki Murakami (Yuki Tachibana in My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered ) return as Akihiko and Haruhiko Beppu, twin brothers who perform as idols under the name VEPPer. They joined the franchise from the TV anime second season, Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! Love! Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki Sakata in Gintama ) reprises his role as Gora Hakone, the older brother of Yumoto Hakone. Additionally, Hiroki Yasumoto (Hozuki in Hozuki's Coolheadedness ) is confirmed to play Dada Cha, who works together with VEPPer, as well as the previously reported Zundar . Related: Cute High Earth Defense Club Eternal Love! Film Confirms Return of Conquest Club Cute High Earth Defense Club Eternal Love!

When Fujio Akatsuka fans celebrated the manga artist's eightieth birthday, no one could have seen the classic anime Osomatsu-kun being followed up by its sequel series Osomatsu-san. Three seasons later, and anime fans may be craving more of the wacky misadventures these sextuplets constantly find themselves in.

Since season four isn't coming out any time soon, fans may need a hilarious and fun anime to tide them over in the meantime. Part of Osomatsu-san's charm is its nonsensical and oftentimes bewildering plots, but the sextuplets don't have a monopoly on that kind of anime. There are plenty of others just like it.

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Dragon Ball‘s fame has gone far and wide so much so that even grandparents from America and India are familiar with Goku and the Kamehameha. As a result, it has become a sensation in Japanese media and pop culture alike. It has become so much of a household term that even Marvel decided to reference it in its recent movie “Shang Chi”.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Its troupes set the standard for Shonen that came after. Series like One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Hunter X Hunter, and Gintama were inspired by Akira Toriyama’s critically acclaimed manga. Love or hate it, there’s no denying that Dragon Ball has become the God of anime. It is also etched in history as it possesses one of media’s most iconic scenes.

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