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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.

All eyes look towards the season finale of A-1 Pictures' smash-hit Solo Leveling anime, with its animation producer now opening up about the potential of a Season 3 in a new video reveal.

In the latest installment of Aniplex After Hours, voice actor Sally Amaki took a tour of A-1 Pictures -- behind popular titles including Sword Art Online, Blue Exorcist and Kaguya-sama -- and showcased the anime production process and the making of Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 6 (Episode 18 overall). After meeting with animation producer Atsushi Kaneko, storyboarder and creative/episode director Takayuki Kikuchi, key animators Atsushi Yonezawa and Kaito Hashimoto, and CG director Toshitaka Morioka, the group held a Q&a session, where Kaneko teased Solo Leveling's future. Readers can check it out below.

Solo Leveling Anime Producer Gives Hopeful Update on Potential Season 3

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The 2025 Anime Awards are closer than ever! Ahead of the May 25th ceremony, Crunchyroll and Spotify are teaming up to launch a new set of themed playlists on Crunchyroll’s dedicated shelf within the Spotify Anime hub . On the set list? A curated playlist by the iconic composer behind the official Crunchyroll Anime Awards theme, Hiroyuki Sawano . It’s not a stretch to say the music of Hiroyuki Sawano is an essential part of today’s anime fandom experience. Crafting the unforgettable soundtracks behind titles like Attack on Titan , Solo Leveling , One Piece Film: Red , Blue Exorcist , Kill la Kill , and more, if you’ve watched an epic anime in the past decade or so, odds are they feature the works of Hiroyuki Sawano. Related: Crunchyroll Anime Awards Returns to Tokyo on May 25, 2025 Paired with hit anime songs from his personal discography, Sawano’s handpicked lineup showcases his music taste...

Although many action manga are written by male authors, there are several action manga written by women that shouldn't go unnoticed. Popular manga, such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Fullmetal Alchemist already show how good manga written by women can be. They offer some of the most complex stories and characters that will immediately transport readers into an entirely new world.

Those looking to support action manga created by women have plenty to choose from. As the genre becomes more accepting, many manga have gained the recognition they deserve. While the manga industry is still male-dominated, female authors have risen in popularity. Their works are getting the proper recognition as they become more mainstream, which opens up fans to a whole new set of fantastic stories to dive into.

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We’ve all known that one cocky kid from high school who acted up because he had some issues at home, right? Well, what if that guy learned his real dad was Satan? And what if that guy discovered he had amazing powers and vowed to master them in order to “beat the s*** out of Satan?” Well, welcome Exwires, to the Blue Exorcist watch guide, where I’ll talk about the show where all of these things happen! Based on the manga series by Kazue Kato, Blue Exorcist is one of many shonen anime series that, despite an ongoing and continuously popular source material (having run in Shueisha’s Jump Square and in Viz’s Weekly Shonen Jump since 2009), has had long gaps between seasons, with Season 1 (animated by A-1 Pictures and directed by Tensai Okamura) airing in 2011, Season 2 (now directed by Satoki Iida) airing in 2017 and Seasons 3 and...

There are many popular comedic anime currently releasing new episodes. While many of these series are relatively new, some of them are continuations of popular franchises. Blue Exorcist has finally received a third season to many fans' excitement. The more comedic shonen is just one of the several amazing comedy series streaming today.

Several current comedy anime series are hilarious and easily stand out against their more serious contemporaries. Many modern franchises rely on gore and epic battles to captivate their audiences. Many of these comedies are a must-watch for an entirely different reason. Some of the most entertaining anime are comedies currently streaming more episodes every week, like Case Closed.

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Many anime fans often dream of being reborn in their favorite series. However, for artist Natsuko Hirose, this dream becomes a nightmarish reality. She is whisked...

As anime has grown more popular, so has manga. Fans are now clamoring to grab their favorite series to see what happens next while they wait for the anime to catch up. Anime and manga with male main characters are beloved. What might surprise some fans, though, is that some of these fan-favorite manga with male protagonists are written by women.

Many manga nowadays are being written by women, despite their male main characters. Some of these manga are so popular because women focus on the more emotional aspects of their stories. This isn’t always the case, but it is a popular trend among manga that are written by women. Many of the best manga, whether in shōnen, shojo, or other demographics, are created by women and adored worldwide.

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Japanese rock band amazarashi posted a music video for their ninth CD single song, "Tsukaku" ("Sense of Pain"), on their official YouTube channel . The song is now featured as the opening theme for Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- , the latest arc of the Blue Exorcist TV anime series. The music video uses footage from the TV anime and combines amazarashi's lyrics with the story of the protagonist, Rin Okumura, and his twin brother Yukio, from their breakup to Rin going back in time to learn about the secret of their birth in the past. amazarashi "Tsukaku" Blue Exorcist Edition Music Video Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- Creditless Opening Video Amazarashi was formed in Aomori Prefecture in 2007, led by guitarist and vocalist Hiromu Akita. They made their major label debut in 2010 on Sony Music Associated Records, and are known for their theme song works for My Hero Academia...

Though every new anime season comes and goes, there is a roster of anime, as well as characters, that remain in the hearts and memories of fans for generations to come. The most popular genre of anime appears to be the shōnen genre, a selection of titles created for a primarily male audience. However, people of all identities are fans of shōnen manga and anime; in fact, several creators of these works are written and illustrated by women. Examples of shōnen manga written by female creators include Blue Exorcist by Kazue Kato, Noragami by Adachitoka, and even Inuyasha by Rumiko Takahashi. The works of Takahashi actually inspired the creative journey of another female mangaka: Hiromu Arakawa, the creator of the famed manga Fullmetal Alchemist.

An ongoing discussion in the anime world is the question of which anime (often in the shōnen category) has the honor of having its central protagonist...

In recent times, dark and action-packed series have gained quite some popularity, with names like My Hero Academia, Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, and so many more. However, all of them were subjected to criticism as they fell short in front of Tatsuya Endo’s Spy x Family, which has hooked viewers and readers alike, as they keep returning for more for all the right reasons.

The Forger family. Credits: Credits: Wit Studios and CloverWorks

The series is a perfect blend of humor, action, slice-of-life, and comedy that enhances the viewers’ experience. What makes the series all the more entertaining is how the characters make our hearts race. This was possible as every character was fun to watch and underwent an unbiased sense of development.

However, fans will be perplexed to learn that this outstanding feat by Endo-Sensei was possible because of his detachment from all the characters of the series.

The upcoming anime adaptation of Tatsuro Suga's manga The Catcher in the Ballpark! has added two more "residents" to the bleachers of the baseball stadium. Meet the pair of security guards keeping baseball fans safe—albeit guided by very different motivations. Takimoto (left) and Igarashi (right) Jin Urayama (Tatsuma Suguro in Blue Exorcist ) voices Igarashi, a veteran stadium security guard with 30 years of experience. Everyone calls him "Iga-san." Chiharu Sawashiro (Bobby Ball in High Card ) voices new part-time security guard Takimoto. He isn't a big fan of security work and finds Iga-san's earnestness difficult to deal with; mainly, he's just there because he likes watching baseball. Related: Momoko Seto Joins The Catcher in the Ballpark! Anime Cast as Kokoro Junichi Kitamura ( Fluffy Paradise ) directs The Catcher in the Ballpark! anime at studio Emt Squared, with series composition by Shigeru Murakoshi ( I Parry Everything ), character designs by Fumio Iida and music...

The official YouTube channel for singer Shiyui has started streaming a music video for her latest song "Overlap," which is now featured as the ending song for Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- . The song digitally released on January 5, 2025, the premiere day of the latest arc of the Blue Exorcist TV anime series. The theme of "Overlap" is to gently encourage people to start moving forward while facing and struggling with difficulties and their own weaknesses. The music is provided by Yukino Ito , whose original music has been used in the smartphone game application Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku , which has been attracting attention especially among young people. Newly drawn illustrations featured in the music video were provided by illustrator Lowrise . Shiyui "Overlap" Music Video Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- Creditless Ending Video Shiyui made her major label debut on Sony Music Labels' in-house label,...

Featuring "Tsukaku" by amazarashi ( 86 -Eighty-six- Part 2 Op) and "Overlap" by Shiyui ( Demon Lord 2099 Op), respectively, creditless versions of Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- 's opening and ending song sequences are now available to watch below. Previous episodes and the latest series are currently streaming on Crunchyroll . Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- Opening Video Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- Ending Video Related: I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class Anime Releases Creditless Opening, Ending Videos Based on the manga by Kazue Kato, Daisuke Yoshida directs Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- at Studio Voln, with series composition by Toshiya Ono, character designs by Yurie Ohigashi and music by Hiroyuki Sawano and Kohta Yamamoto. Crunchyroll describes the overall story: Assiah, the realm of humans, and Gehenna, the realm of demons. Normally, these two dimensions would never intersect, but...

If your name is Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones Jr., look away now. As for the rest of you, we wish you a Happy New Year! And so do many of our favorite anime titles, among others, who've provided a hiss-toric number of Year of the Snake-themed artwork and depictions of characters keeping warm, visiting shrines and eating mochi to kick off 2025. Related: Roundup: Scale Up Your 2024 Celebrations with Over 100 Anime New Year's Visuals and Illustrations 9-nine- Ruler's Crown via official X (formerly Twitter) A Couple of Cuckoos via author's X (formerly Twitter) A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring via author's X (formerly Twitter) A Sign of Affection via author's X (formerly Twitter) A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! via author's X (formerly Twitter) Actas Animation via official X (formerly Twitter) Aggretsuko via official X (formerly Twitter) Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian via official X...

A lot has happened between the Okumura brothers since the premiere of Blue Exorcist . With Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- set to premiere right around the corner, a special commemorative trailer looks back on everything that has happened between the twins since the beginning of the anime. With the new season preparing to reveal the truth behind Rin and Yukio's birth, let's take a look back at their story so far: Related: Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- Main Trailer Reveals Opening, Ending Theme Songs Shueisha publishes the original Blue Exorcist manga in their Jump Square manga magazine. Viz Media also publishes an English-language version of the series . Daisuke Yoshida directs the TV anime at studio Voln, with Toshiya Ono providing the series composition, Yurie Ohigashi on character designs and chief animation direction, and Kohta Yamamoto and Hiroyuki Sawano providing the music. Crunchyroll streams all of the...

Among Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and other modern popular anime titles, Tatsuya Endo’s Spy x Family stands out with its distinct appeal. It’s a great mix of action, comedy, dark themes, and all things wholesome. When one thinks of Spy x Family, the first aspect that comes to mind are the characters. They are the heart and soul of the engaging narrative in the manga.

Loid Forger in Spy x Family | Credits: Studio CloverWorks and Wit Studio

However, the versions of them that we got to see in the series were a result of some persuasion from Endo’s editor, especially in Loid’s case. Loid Forger wouldn’t have been as much of an embodiment of perfection if it wasn’t for the editor of the series, Shihei Lin.

The secret behind Loid’s handsome appearance in Spy x Family

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The official Blue Exorcist anime stage event at Jump Festa 2025 today revealed a main trailer introducing a new opening and ending theme songs for the upcoming new arc, -The Blue Night Saga- , which is set to premiere in Japan on January 4, 2025 . Crunchyroll will also stream teh new arc as part of the winter 2025 anime simulcast lineup . The trailer also introduces four new characters and cast members: Yuri Egin voiced by Megumi Hayashibara , Shiro Fujimoto in his childhood voiced by Daisuke Namikawa , Rick Lincoln voiced by Miyu Irino , and Jenny Kal by Ryo Hirohashi . Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- Trailer Related: Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- Anime Debuts on January 4, 2025 The new opening "Tsukaku" ("Sense of Pain") is performed by Japanese rock band amazarashi , known for theme songs featured in My Hero Academia (2017), 86 Eighty-six (2021) and NieR:Automata Ver1.1a (2023). The song will be available digitally on the anime's premiere day in Japan,...

Blue Exorcist , the ongoing TV anime based on the dark fantasy manga by Kazue Kato, is entering a new story arc entitled Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- set to begin on January 4, 2025. A new key visual was also published alongside the announcement for the upcoming part following the broadcast of -Beyond the Snow Saga- episode 12. Crunchyroll currently streams Blue Exorcist , and will stream Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- as part of the winter 2025 anime simulcast lineup . Related: Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- Ending Song Anime Collab Music Video Streamed The Blue Exorcist series will also host a stage event at Jump Festa 2025 on December 22 starting at 1:50 p.m. Jst. Shueisha publishes the original Blue Exorcist manga in their Jump Square manga magazine. Viz Media also publishes an English language version of the series. Daisuke Yoshida directs the TV anime at studio Voln, with...

Spy x Family manga by Tatsuya Endo is an insanely comic manga with unexpected twists. But the backstory behind it is not so great. In fact, many of the author’s expectations had to be turned around to make the story work.

Ever since, Endo’s previous mangas. Tista and Blade of the Moon Princess ended, the author had been on a rehabilitation journey while being an assistant to others. He was assisting others to heal psychologically with the hope that one day he would be able to draw his own manga again.

Tatsuya Endo is completely detached from Spy x Family manga Loid and Anya in Spy x Family | Credits: Wit Studio x CloverWorks

Spy x Family Official Fanbook: Eyes Only had an interview with Tatsuya Endo and two other mangakas, Kazue Kato (Blue Exorcist) and Amu (Kono Oto Tomare!). The three creators have a long history of helping each other with their works,...

Fuji TV's B8station late-night broadcast slot, which hosts Japanese-dubbed versions of Chinese donghua, today revealed a brand-new trailer, localized key visual and more cast for original sci-fi action series Ringing Fate , which is slated to begin airing on January 8, 2025. The opening song, "Risokyo" by ICEx, and ending song, "Hyakunichiso" by Cent, are previewed below. The visual's tagline reads, "With this fist, I'll knock on the door of fate." Key Visual Ringing Fate 's Japanese-dubbed version will star the following: Kaname voiced by Kana Hanazawa (Shiemi in Blue Exorcist ) Saburo voiced by Yuichiro Umehara (Goblin Slayer in Goblin Slayer ) Eden voiced by Takeo Otsuka Tim voiced by Sho Karino Okuma voiced by Tsuguo Mogami Related: Ringing Fate Donghua Gets Japanese-Dubbed Version in January 2025 First streamed on bilibili in December 2023, Ringing Fate was directed by Haolin ( Link Click ), with character designs by Hakuro and music by Yuki Hayashi ( My Hero Academia...

Aniplex's official YouTube channel is now streaming a special collaboration music video for "Tsurara" ("Icicles"), the ending theme for the Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- TV anime, performed by the three-piece Japanese rock band Yobahi . Along with the lyrics of the song, the clip shows a compilation of memorable scenes from the previous episodes. Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- x Yobani "Tsurara" Collab Music Video Yobahi is a band from Gifu Prefecture, Japan, active since 2020. The three members do not show their faces, but create and stream music videos using animation and illustrations. Following the digital release , their six-song first major EP including "Tsurara" released in Japan on November 27, 2024. Yobahi "Tsurara" Music Video Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- Ending Movie Regular edition CD jacket Time-limited production edition CD jacket Yobani artist visual Related: Yobahi Releases Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga...

Welcome to the second season of our Have You Heard? music series, a series that celebrates the music that goes into our favorite anime! Here, recording artists from around the globe sit down and talk about all things music and anime, giving you a chance to get to know the performers behind some of anime's most iconic hits. This season we're kicking things off with J-pop artist Reol as she celebrates the 10-year anniversary of her singer-songwriter debut! Related: J-pop Band Be:first Sets Sail With Their Love of One Piece As a lover of anime, Reol's no stranger to the thrills and excitement of the medium. If you've been watching the latest season of Blue Exorcist then you're probably familiar with her work as she's the voice behind the opening to Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- . In our interview Reol talks about her early Vocaloid days, being in a band,...

Start fresh in the new year with an exciting lineup of brand-new anime coming your way during Crunchyroll's winter 2025 anime season! Beginning January 2025, prepare to level up again with Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- , make new discoveries with Dr. Stone Science Future , suspend yourself in the supernatural with Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2 and catch the English dub stream for Dragon Ball Daima ! Stay with your favorite continuing anime series like Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 and Re:zero Season 3 ! Read on for even more shows to add to your winter 2025 anime lineup on Crunchyroll! See Also: Crunchyroll's Winter 2025 Dub Lineup here! In this article: New Winter 2025 Anime Season Picks New Winter 2025 Anime Season Simulcasts Continuing Winter 2025 Anime Simulcasts New Winter 2025 Anime Season Picks Studio: A-1 Pictures Sub Airtime : January 2025 Dub Airtime : Tba Mastering his new abilities in secret, Jinwoo must battle humanity's toughest foes to save his mother. Availability: North America,...

Wistoria: Wand and Sword (Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria) offers a compelling blend of fantasy and adventure and some dazzling adaptation of its Fujino Omori-authored and illustrated Kiyotaka Haimura-illustrated manga source material, to boot. Yet, despite its polished visuals, standout score, and powerful protagonist, the series struggled to garner the attention it deserved in 2024 compared to other newcomers like Kaiju No. 8 or Delicious in Dungeon.

Set in a realm where magic reigns supreme, Wistoria’s first season introduced Will Selfort, a magic academy student with more sword skills than innate magic abilities — and his subsequent struggle to overcome societal biases towards the more mystically inclined. It’s an intriguing premise—with quality results, too. So, why didn’t it earn more fanfare? An end-of-seaon-one investigation is in order.

Why Was Wistoria: Wand and Sword Overlooked? Comparisons to Mashle and Other Misinterpretations May Have Kneecapped Wistoria

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Anime has no shortage of incredibly iconic characters who get fans hyped and move loads of merchandise. Given the success these high-profile characters have brought to their creators, fans might be surprised to learn that their creators aren't always enamored with them. The biggest names behind fan-favorite anime and manga series all have wildly different relationships to their most popular creations.

While some anime and manga creators absolutely love the characters they've crafted, others delight in revealing that some of their most popular characters are the ones they hate the most. Sometimes this is evident in the stories themselves, with the creator finding excuses to keep fan favorites out of the limelight. Still, regardless of how their creators feel, the icons of anime and manga always find a way to weasel themselves back to the forefront of their story and of fan attention.

Anya Forager Spy x Family

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The most atmospheric season of the year, winter brings about the drop in temperatures, the anticipation for the approaching holidays, and cozy vibes perfect for nestling inside under a warm blanket with a favorite show. Some eagerly wait for winter chills to settle in the air every year, excited for the holiday season rush and the relaxation of winter break.

Others might find the change of seasons to be a melancholy time, reminiscing on the passing year and missing the summer sunshine. Regardless of what mood the cold months put you in, everyone can agree that the winter is better spent with an anime that matches the ambiance of the season. From cozy and comforting to nostalgically gloomy, these winter-themed anime are just right for setting the mood this holiday season.

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More than fifteen years since the publication of Blue Exorcist 's first chapter in Jump Sq. magazine, the series' flames are still burning and will soon spread to Tokyo's Matsuya Ginza for a special anniversary art exhibition. On March 11-24, 2025 , fans will be treated to displays of Kazue Kato's hand-drawn manuscripts, never-before-seen productions materials and commentary from Kato, while also being able to purchase original merchandise (examples below). Advance ticket sales will be available at the Lawson/HMV&Books booth at Jump Festa 2025, which is scheduled for December 21-22, and general sales will begin on January 18, 2025. Nagoya's Parco Hall will host the exhibition on June 28-July 27, 2025 and the Cultural Museum of Kyoto will also host sometime in Summer 2025 . Blue Exorcist 15th Anniversary Exhibition Key Visual Blue Exorcist 15th anniversary exhibition merchandise Related: Overlord Exhibition Shares Photos from Tokyo Venue All four current seasons of the Blue Exorcist anime, including...

Solo Leveling is one of the biggest surprises in recent years. Although manhwa adaptations have been growing in popularity, Solo Leveling's incredible first season set a new standard. The series was licensed by Crunchyroll for an anime produced by A-1 Pictures, a subsidiary of Aniplex with an impressive portfolio including classics like Sword Art Online, Black Butler, and Blue Exorcist. What resulted was a smash-hit battle shnen nobody saw coming. Anticipation for its second season has been high as many fans are wondering what to expect.

Not long ago, the second season of Solo Leveling was teased in a trailer for Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-. Now, there's an even bigger development for our hero Jinwoo. A 45-second trailer for Solo Leveling season two just dropped. Despite the anime's simple premise, Solo Leveling teems with complexity and hype, and the trailer confirms that more of the same is on the horizon.

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...

If you’ve been in the anime community for a long time, one of the biggest and historical downfalls of all time was Sword Art Online. It had one of the best premises for a story ever but combined with the poor decision making from the animation studio, A-1 Pictures, Sword Art Online became a disaster. There’s actually a lot more responsible for why the anime failed, including Reki Kawahara’s own limitations as a writer, but A-1 Pictures holds primary responsibility for the anime’s downfall.

Kirito from Sword Art Online. [Credit: A-1 Pictures]

One of the biggest complaints and jarring changes was Kirito’s personality. From being an insecure teenager, the anime version of him leans much more into the edgy side of him but also creates an unnecessary harem, despite his relationship with Asuna being central in Sword Art Online. Unfortunately, A-1 Pictures is also responsible for great anime like Fairy Tail,...

Toonami is going through another schedule change, and it includes both the return of the Blue Exorcist anime and the premiere of Mashle: Magic and Muscles. Even with the advent of streaming, Toonami has remained an iconic part of anime culture in the West, with many anime premiering there before anywhere else, such as the recent Uzumaki adaptation and the upcoming Lazarus anime from Shinichiro Watanabe.

While not as big as it once was, Toonami remains a big part of anime culture, and its about to get even bigger. At the Adult Swim panel at New York Comic Con 2024, it was announced that with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 4 and Rick and Morty: The Anime ending, Toonami will be adding both Blue Exorcist and Mashle: Magic and Muscles to their lineup from November 2024, onward.

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Toonami's reputation was founded on bringing retro anime to American audiences with broadcasts of nostalgic classics like Cowboy Bebop and Dragon Ball Z. Now, its new iteration reaffirms that legacy, bringing back a shonen classic to the programming block 10 years after its original broadcast.

Via Toonami Squad, due to debut once more on Nov. 2 at 1 a.m. (Est), Toonami will be introducing fans to the supernatural world of Assiah and the struggles of Rin Okumura. Originally captivating audiences when it first aired in 2014, Blue Exorcist quickly gained a devoted fan base thanks to its distinct cocktail of horror and shonen-style action. Following protagonist Rin, Blue Exorcist sees the demon-descendant grapple with the dilemma of his heritage and his education in exorcism.

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The concept of aliens and spirits is not new to the anime and manga world. But it has been completely revolutionized by Yukinobu Tatsu’s Dandadan. Dandadan has recently entered the ever-growing anime community with a new series produced by Science Saru. And with only three episodes under its belt, it has managed to become the talk of the town.

Dandadan anime | Credit: Science Saru

It follows the story of Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura as they get involved in not only one but two different eccentric worlds comprising aliens and supernatural spirits. As the two battle their way out of the situations involving aliens and spirits, they develop romantic feelings towards each other, which creates an intriguing twist in the narrative.

However, the thing that majorly helped in the success of Dandadan is the attention to detail regarding the concepts that are usually overlooked in the Shonen genre. One...

The official YouTube channel for singer Reol has released a music video for her latest digital single song "Re Rescue," which is now featured as the opening theme for Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- . Reol "Re Rescue" Music Video Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- Opening Video The music video depicts Reol's rescue of a girl wandering in a devastated world. "'Re Rescue' is a song that expresses my own idea of adolescence or moratorium in an earnest but open way," said Reol. "The conflicts and perplexities that Akari-chan played are things that we all have to deal with in our lives. I think “now” is the place I have arrived at by facing myself alone, or by relying on the hand that someone has extended to me, or by relying on someone's teachings. I hope that one day, when I look back on the road I have traveled,...

My Hero Academia anime star Nobuhiko Okamoto, whose unique voice is behind the character Bakugo for the Japanese-language dub, opens up on his long-held insecurity before taking on the role.

Ahead of My Hero Academia: You're Next's U.S. premiere on Oct. 11, Cbr interviewed the voices behind the popular anime's Deku (Daiki Yamashita), All Might/Dark Might (Kenta Miyake) and Bakugo (Nobuhiko Okamoto). With Bakugo's voice among the most easily recognizable in anime due to its uniquely boyish and almost whiny flair, Okamoto was asked when he realized he could exploit his voice like that and what flavor it brings to his characters. He revealed that it stemmed from an insecurity spanning almost 10 years.

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The latest My Hero Academia movie installment, My Hero Academia: You're Next, represents a return to form for the popular anime franchise.

The official YouTube channel for the three-piece Japanese rock band Yobahi has started streaming a music video for their new song, "Tsurara" ("Icicles"), which is now featured as the ending theme for Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- . Yobahi is a band from Gifu Prefecture, Japan, active since 2020. The three members do not show their faces, but create and stream music videos using animation and illustrations. Yobahi "Tsurara" Music Video Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- Ending Movie The CD single of "Tsurara" is set to release in Japan on November 27, 2024. Prior to the CD release, the title tune is now available on digital services for streaming and download. Digital single jacket Regular edition CD jacket Time-limited production edition CD jacket Related: Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- Sets Premiere Date, Shares New Trailer -Beyond the Snow Saga- , the new arc from the Blue Exorcist anime series,...

The new season of the Blue Exorcist anime, Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- , premiered in Japan and on Crunchyroll on October 5. Now that the arc has begun, the official channels shared a creditless version of the new opening movie. Check it out to the tune of the opening song, "Re Rescue" by Reol, below. Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- Creditless Opening Related: Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- Anime Releases Main Trailer Featuring Opening Song Based on the manga by Kazue Kato,  Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga-  was the most recently aired season of the series prior to this. Daisuke Yoshida ( Hunter x Hunter  animation director) directed the season at Studio Voln, with Toshiya Ono ( 86 Eighty-six ) on series composition and Yurie Ohigashi ( Appare-ranman! ) on character designs. All three seasons, including the original 2011 series and  Kyoto Saga  sequel produced by A-1 Pictures, are  currently streaming on...

The 30th anniversary should be a grand celebration for any series. Although, the same can’t be said about Rurouni Kenshin, given its creator’s controversial track record. A few years back, Nobuhiro Watsuki landed himself in some serious controversies. His actions were severe enough to have charges placed against him.

Rurouni Kenshin (2023) | Credits: Liden Films

With a recent development, many renowned mangaka including Eiichiro Oda and Masashi Kishimoto are at the brunt of severe backlash for associating with Watsuki. Their association could be labeled as a mere obligatory gesture, but that doesn’t seem to be the case entirely.

The Rurouni Kenshin Creator Controversy A still from Rurouni Kenshin anime | Credits: Studio Liden Films

Nobuhiro Watsuki was convicted of the possession of child pornography in 2018. The repercussions he faced included a fine of $ 1500 approximately and a brief hiatus on the serialization of the Hokkaido Arc of Rurouni Kenshin. Most...

As the 30th anniversary of Rurouni Kenshin approaches on Oct 4, 2024, 38 prominent manga creators, including Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), Yoshihiro Togashi (Hunter x Hunter), Gege Akutami (Jujutsu Kaisen), and Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto), will contribute color illustrations to mark the occasion.

The list of manga creators that are contributing to Rurouni Kenshin‘s 30th anniversary celebrations are as follows:

Eiichiro Oda (One Piece) Hirohiko Araki (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) Gege Akutami (Jujutsu Kaisen) Takehiko Inoue (Slam Dunk) Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto) Yoshihiro Togashi (Hunter x Hunter) Kohei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia) Yusuke Murata (One Punch Man – as illustrator) Yoichi Takahashi (Captain Tsubasa) Yūki Tabata (Black Clover) Hideaki Sorachi (Gintama) Takeshi Obata (Death Note) Naoya Matsumoto (Kaiju No. 8) Takeshi Konomi (The Prince of Tennis) Sui Ishida (Tokyo Ghoul) Daisuke Ashihara (World Trigger) Yūsei Matsui (Assassination Classroom) Tenya Yabuno (Inazuma Eleven) Hiroyuki Takei (Shaman King) Kaiu Shirai & Posuka Demizu (The Promised Neverland) Tsukasa Hojo (City Hunter...

The time has finally come! Subaru is returning by death once more for Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 , which officially starts its Crunchyroll stream today. A year after his victory, the dust has barely had a chance to settle before it's kicked back up again with another crisis. Read on for all the details, and watch Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 starting today on Crunchyroll! In this article: Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch How Many Episodes Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 premieres on October 2, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and Cis Related: Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World...

Ahead of a 2025 broadcast, the official website and accounts for the Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms anime today announced the casting of Kana Hanazawa (Shiemi in Blue Exorcist ) as Tsubomi Haruno, a fangirl of Mona who misunderstands her relationship with Medaka. She joins the following known cast members: Medaka Kuroiwa voiced by Ryota Iwasaki Mona Kawai voiced by Yu Serizawa Asahi Shonan voiced by Sora Amamiya Character Visual (3-person ver.) Related: Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms TV Anime Casts Sora Amamiya Based on the manga by Ran Kuze, Yoshiaki Okumura directs Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms at studio SynergySP, with series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu ( Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun ), character designs by Mayumi Watanabe ( Taisho Otome Fairy Tale ) and music by Akiyuki Tateyama ( Laid-Back Camp ). Kodansha USA publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: Mona is the cutest girl in school,...

We’re more than halfway through September and barreling into the Fall, which means Crunchyroll has some new goodies falling onto the streamer.

Some summer titles, like “Tower of God” Season 2,” “Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest” and “True Beauty” are all set to continue on through the fall from their summer premieres.

But let’s get into the new series and films the anime streamer has in store. Kicking off the fall is the series debut of “Demon Lord, Retry!,” which premieres Sept. 28. And later in October, the anime streamer will drop two series for the lovers, “365 Days to the Wedding” and “You Are Ms. Servant.” Plus, the anticipated next installment of the “Dragon Ball” franchise, “Dragon Ball Daima,” which will make its debut on Oct. 11.

There’s a lot left to get excited about. Check out Crunchyroll’s full fall lineup below.

Available Sept. 28 “Demon Lord, Retry!” Available Sept.

Megan Thee Stallion never shies away from expressing her love for anime. From raving about her recently watched shows to making anime references in her songs, she has become the internet’s favorite weeb. Her enthusiasm and gushing over anime characters is something fans find relatable. Over the years, the singer has named numerous anime titles that have resonated with her.

A still from Mamushi music video | Credits: Megan Thee Stallion official YouTube Channel

It has become somewhat of a tradition for interviewers to ask her about her favorite anime. They are not to blame as Megan Thee Stallion is quite vocal about her appreciation for all things anime. Once in an interview, she was asked to rank five anime, and her ranking is bound to shock fans.

Megan Thee Stallion Ranks These 5 Anime Inuyasha | Credits: Studio Sunrise

Some of the anime Megan Thee Stallion has mentioned over the years include Naruto,...

During the Blue Exorcist panel at Aniplex Online Fest 2024 hosted by Nobuhiko Okamoto (voice of Rin Okumura) and Jun Fukuyama (voice of Yukio Okumura) today, Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- , the upcoming new arc from the Blue Exorcist anime series, released a main trailer featuring the opening theme song "Re Rescue" by Reol . Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- is set to premiere in Japan on October 5, 2024, and will be followed by Blue Night Saga in January 2025. Both will stream on Crunchyroll as they air in Japan. Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- Main Trailer Related: Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- Sets Premiere Date, Shares New Trailer Key visual Based on the manga by Kazue Kato, Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga- was the most recently aired season of the series. Daisuke Yoshida ( Hunter x Hunter animation director) directed the season at Studio Voln, with...

The popular Solo Leveling has received a brand-new look at the upcoming Season 2, showcasing never-before-seen scenes of Jinwoo Sung at this year's Aniplex Online Fest ahead of the anime's upcoming premiere.

Solo Leveling kicked off anime proceedings at Aniplex Online Fest 2024 with an exciting new look at Season 2. The new release was joined by a special message from the series' representatives and the voice actors of Sung Jinwoo and Cha Hae-in, respectively, Taito Ban and Reina Ueda, telling fans to look ahead to the upcoming season, revealed to be airing in January 2025. Fans can check out the new trailer below, also featuring the season's official key visual.

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Blue Exorcist creator Kazue Kato has revealed the personal health challenges that have resulted in the ongoing hiatus of the manga series.

The manga went on a hiatus in the October issue of Shueisha’s Jump Sq magazine, which was released on Sep 4, 2024.

Taking to her official X account, Kato revealed that a health scare earlier this year led to surgery and ongoing treatment, forcing her to take time off from the regular manga schedule.

While the specifics of the illness have not been disclosed, the manga creator reassured fans that her condition is manageable.

It’s been 15 years since Ao no Exorcist began, but this is the first time I’ve taken such an irregular break for three months. Given the situation, I thought I should share my recent status with everyone.

It’s a personal matter, but I’d like to talk about it. Actually, in March of this year,...

Featured for the first time back in 2010, Highschool of the Dead took the world by surprise. Set in a zombie-infested world, the anime carved a unique niche in the industry as it received a positive response from the fans for featuring an interesting narrative, gore violence, and a strange sense of humor.

A still from Highschool of the Dead. Credits: Madhouse

However, one key aspect of the show became the reason behind its massive success. The blatant display of ecchi moments in the series goes hand in hand with the raunchy actions done by the characters. These moments not only made the viewers look in anticipation but also left a lasting moment in viewers’ minds.

The show did not hesitate to do fan service, which would even shame Tite Kubo’s work. But there was one scene that was probably the raunchiest of all, and after so many years, the...

Kazue Kato is the proud creator of Blue Exorcist, one of the most trending Shonen manga at the moment. The anime series has already received three seasons and will receive the fourth in October 2024. Amongst the hype, fans want to know more about the series’ formation and the author behind it.

To his credit, Kato appeared in an interview with a French blog, Pop Up on France TV Info, and talked about everything that built his road to becoming a mangaka. He is described as a true otaku even by his publisher, and his views on other franchises are evident in the interview.

Kazue Kato’s Inspirations to Become a Mangaka Blue Exorcist Anime Announcement Poster | Credits: Studio A1 Pictures

In the interview, Kazue Kato opened up about his work life, meetings with editors as well as his inspirations during childhood. The author revealed that he has been reading manga...

As the Blue Exorcist anime continues, Rin Okumura is going to need all the help he can get to face his latest challenges. Rejoining the fray is shrine maiden Izumo Kamiki, voiced once again by Eri Kitamura. Check out the latest trailer for the anime's next season, showcasing Izumo's big moments in the anime adaptation so far: Related: Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- Sets Premiere Date, Shares New Trailer Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- is scheduled to premiere on October 5, 2024. This will be followed in January 2025 by Blue Night Saga . Both will stream on Crunchyroll as they air in Japan. Based on the manga by Kazue Kato, the most recent season of the Blue Exorcist anime was Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga- . Daisuke Yoshida ( Hunter x Hunter animation director) directed the season at Studio Voln, with Toshiya Ono ( 86 Eighty-six ) on series composition and Yurie Ohigashi ( Appare-ranman!

Major entertainment company Aniplex, which produces the Solo Leveling anime series, has revealed the date and list of participating titles for the upcoming Aniplex Online Fest 2024, promising an "overwhelming amount of news" next month.

Via Aniplex Events' official X (formerly Twitter) account, Aniplex Online Fest 2024 will be held this year on Monday, Sep. 16, 2024, at noon (Jst). The event will reveal "an overwhelming amount of news" about over 20 anime and other works, including Wind Breaker, Blue Exorcist, Solo Leveling Season 2 and more. The stream will be available for free on Aniplex's YouTube channel. Below, fans can check out the teaser trailer and official Aniplex Fest 2024 event visual, drawn by Wind Breaker's character designer and chief animation director, Taishi Kawakami.

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