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Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire Episode 1-12

While Chris is by far the most interesting and enjoyable aspect of the anime, the show's complex world and interesting supporting cast bring out the best in her character.

Crunchyroll Streams Rurouni Kenshin, Shadowverse Flame: Seven Shadows Arc, The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 2, More Anime

Also: Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 11

2024 Doraemon Film Reveals Title, Staff, March 2024 Opening

Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Chikyū Symphony to have music theme

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Anime's Video Reveals Theme Songs

fripSide performs opening "Red Liberation," MIMiNARI performs ending "Nemurenai feat. Kusunoki Tomori"

Black Butler Gets New Anime Season in 2024

Daisuke Ono, Maaya Sakamoto reprise roles as Sebastian, Ciel in new anime by Kenjirō Okada, CloverWorks

Suu Morishita's A Sign of Affection Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2024

Sumire Morohoshi, Yū Miyazaki star in anime from Ajia-do.

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

The central theme of cynicism vs. optimism and a memorable villain makes this film a step above most tie-in anime films.

Anime Expo 2023 - Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano Discusses Next Big Projects

The acclaimed artist is working on his next anime work, ZAN, described as "Ocean's Eleven meets Dante's Inferno."

Anime Expo 2023 - Production I.G, Studio Wit Share Psycho-Pass, Haikyū, More Project Details

Don't believe the rumors! Uzumaki is still happening!

The Summer 2023 Anime Preview Guide

They're back! Summer's biggest premiere sees the return of Gojo and Geto in JUJUTSU KAISEN SEASON 2! Also check out our reviewers' takes on Happy Marriage, Reborn as a Vending Machine, Now I Wander the Dungeon, Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero, Masamune-kun's Revenge R, Sweet Reincarnation, The Dreaming Boy is a Realist, and more! Sponsored by Yen Press!

Gridman Universe

Did you catch the U.S. premiere of Gridman Universe at AX? Check out our review at Anime News Network!

Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2023

Right at the finish line, Oshi no Ko overtakes Witch from Mercury for the 3rd place. Come and see the final results for the Spring 2023 season!

Anime Expo 2023 - One Piece Episode 1000 Dub World Premiere Mired by Poor Planning

The One Piece Episode 1000 Dub World Premiere had perhaps more logistical issues than any other event in or around Anime Expo this year.
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My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1 Anime Gets Same-Day English Dub

Patrick Mealey, Kelsey Maher, Trisha Mellon, more star in English dub on Saturday ― Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it will begin streaming the English dub for the television anime of Nazuna Miki and Subachi's My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1 (Level 1 dakedo Unique Skill de Saikyō desu) light novel series on Saturday, the same day as the anime premieres. The English cast includes: Pat...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Rurouni Kenshin U.S. Premiere Was Lackluster

For anime fans suffering from a strong case of FOMO, don't worry. You're not missing anything. ― Aniplex brought special guests—voice actors Soma Saito and Rie Takahashi, as well as producer Masami Niwa—to kick off the 2023 adaptation of Rurouni Kenshin at Anime Expo. Coming twenty-seven years later, the second TV anime series comes at a controversial time in light of Nobuhiro Watsuki's criminal rec...

The Apothecary Diaries Anime's Teaser Video Reveals New Cast Member, October Premiere

Takeo Ōtsuka plays Jinshi ― The official website for the anime adaptation of Natsu Hyūga and Touko Shino's The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) light novel series began streaming on Saturday a teaser promotional video, and it reveals the October premiere and the new cast member, Takeo Ōtsuka as Jinshi. The website also unveiled a visual: Crunchyroll will stream the anime as it airs. Aoi Yu...
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Shangri-La Frontier Anime Reveals Anime's 2nd Promo Video, Game's Trailer, Character Visuals

Anime will air on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. JST in October ― The official website for the television anime of Katarina's Shangri-La Frontier web novel unveiled the second promotional video and character visuals on Friday: The anime will premiere in October on 28 MBS/TBS networks, and it will air on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. JST. Crunchyroll will stream the anime as it airs. Netmarble Nexus is also developing a...
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Crunchyroll Adds Me & Roboco Anime

1st 7 episodes available now with new episodes added weekly ― Rakuten producer Tatsuya Manago announced at Crunchyroll's industry panel at Anime Expo on July 3 that Crunchyroll would begin streaming the first seven episodes of the television anime of Shūhei Miyazaki's Me & Roboco (Boku to Roboko) manga on July 4. Crunchyroll will add a new episode of the series weekly. The television anime premiered ...
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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Anime's 2nd Half to Debut in April 2024

1st half of new season premiered on July 2 ― The official website for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II, the second season of the Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation anime, revealed on Friday that the anime will air for two cours (two quarters of a year). The first half is airing from July to September, and the second half will air from April to June, 2024. The season will have a total of 25...
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, June 26-July 2

Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure earns 3.0% rating ― Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV July 2 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 7.5 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji TV July 2 (Sun) 18:00 30 min. 5.1 One Piece Fuji TV July 2 (Sun) 09:30 30 min. 3.5 Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure TV Asahi July 2 (Sun) 08:30 30 min. 3.0 Doraemon TV Asahi July 1 (Sat) 17:00 30 min. 3.0 Crayon Shin-chan TV Asahi July 1...
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Hayao Miyazaki's How Do You Live? Anime Film to be 1st Ghibli Film With Simultaneous Release in IMAX

Film to also open in Dolby Atmos, Dolby Cinema, DTS:X in Japan on July 14 ― Studio Ghibli revealed on Friday that Hayao Miyazaki's latest feature film Kimi-tachi wa Dō Ikiru ka (tentative English title: How Do You Live?) will open simultaneously on IMAX with its general release on July 14. The film will be the first Studio Ghibli film to get a simultaneous IMAX release. The film will also screen in D...
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365 Days to the Wedding Anime to Air on TV

― The official Twitter account for the anime adaptation of Tamiki Wakaki's 365 Days to the Wedding (Kekkon Surutte, Hontō desu ka?: 365 Days To The Wedding) manga confirmed on Friday that the anime will air on TV. Seven Seas licensed the manga, and it describes the story: Takuya and Rika are coworkers in a travel agency in Tokyo. They're both single, but they don't mind, since they're introverts wit...
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My Happy Marriage Gets OVA Bundled With 8th Novel Volume

Anime on Blu-ray Disc releases in March 2024 ― Kadokawa revealed on Friday that the eighth volume of writer Akumi Agitogi and illustrator Tsukiho Tsukioka's My Happy Marriage (Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon) light novel series will have a special edition that will bundle an original anime on Blu-ray Disc when it ships on March 15, 2024. The original anime episode is titled "Shiawase no Katachi" (The S...

Pluto Anime to Have 8 60-Minute Episodes

GENCO produces series in collaboration with Tezuka Productions, with animation production by M2 ― Netflix announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that the animated series of Naoki Urasawa's Pluto manga will debut on October 26. The event also revealed the full cast and staff. The anime's full staff includes: Executive Producers: Masao Maruyama, Taro Maki, Yuji Yamano Directed by: Toshio...
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Montreal's Fantasia Fest to Screen The Concierge, Sand Land, The First Slam Dunk, 16 More Japanese Works

Rintaro's "Nezumikozō Jirokichi," Anno's Shin Kamen Rider, more screen at July 20-August 9 festival ― Montreal's 26th Fantasia International Film Festival announced on Wednesday that it will host the North American premiere of The Concierge, the anime film of Tsuchika Nishimura's The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store manga, as well as the Canadian premieres of the Sand Land and The First Slam Du...
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Yomi Hirasaka, Kantoku's A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics Novels Get TV Anime

Novel series about 2 women from another world, other eccentrics launched in 2021 ― Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko imprint announced on Twitter on Thursday that writer Yomi Hirasaka and illustrator Kantoku's Henjin no Salad Bowl (A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics) light novel series will get a television anime adaptation. Kantoku drew a visual to commemorate the announcement and Sara's birthday on July 6. #平坂ひらさか読 × ...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 2-8

The Executioner and Her Way of Life, Penguindrum Re:cycle of the PENGUINDRUM anime; Like a Butterfly, Classroom of the Elite: Horikita manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The Executioner and Her Way of Life BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$69.98 July 4 Obey Me! Season 2 BDCite Crunchyroll/Funimation US$34.98 July 4 One Piece Season 13 Part 1 BD/DVD AnimeNewsNetwork Cru...
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Hoshikuzu Telepath Anime Casts Natsumi Takamori, Hina Yomiya

Takamori plays teacher Emihara, Yomiya plays sister Honami ― The official website for the television anime of Rasuko Ōkuma's Hoshikuzu Telepath (Stardust Telepath) manga announced on Friday two new cast members: Natsumi Takamori as Emihara, Umika's teacher Hina Yomiya as Honami Konohoshi, Umika's younger sister The series stars: Yurie Funato as Umika Konohoshi Seria Fukagawa as Yū Akeuchi Moe Nagamut...
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KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World ‒ SEASON FINALE

All we're left with is a cynical, caustic, misbegotten mess of an anime.

Warner Bros. Japan, WIT Studio Unveil Original Anime Series Suicide Squad ISEKAI

Anime features Harley Quinn, Joker, Suicide Squad DC characters ― Warner Bros. Japan and WIT Studio announced at their panel at Anime Expo on Monday their original anime series titled Suicide Squad ISEKAI, based on famous DC characters. Warner Bros. describes the original anime's story: DC's Harley Quinn, the Joker, and The Suicide Squad rampage onto the stage of ISEKAI* in the new original anime se...

Solo Leveling Anime Reveals Main Cast

Taito Ban, Reina Ueda, Hiroki Touchi, Genta Nakamura, Daisuke Hirakawa, Banjou Ginga, Makoto Furukawa star in winter anime ― The official website for the anime of writer Chugong and the late artist DUBU's (REDICE Studio) Solo Leveling manhwa revealed the anime's main cast in a character promotional video on Tuesday. (The same video debuted at Crunchyroll's Anime Expo panel on Monday,) The anime's mai...
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Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo Anime Film's Teaser Video Streamed

Film opens on November 17 ― The official Twitter account for the new GeGeGe no Kitarō anime project revealed a teaser video on Thursday for the Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo (Kintarō Birth: The Mystery of Gegege) anime film. The video teases "a previously untold extremely horrific story of a frightening secret of a cursed village." The film will open in Japan on November 17. Gou Koga (Gegege no Kitarō...
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2nd Tokyo Revengers 2 Live-Action Film Opens at #1 in Japan, 34th Anpanman Film Opens at #5

2nd Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie opens at #9 ― The second part of Tokyo Revengers 2, the two sequel live-action films based on Ken Wakui's Tokyo Revengers manga, opened at #1 on Friday and earned 605,494,180 yen (about US$4.19 million) from Friday to Saturday. The film sold 469,600 tickets. The first sequel film Chi no Halloween -Unmei- (Bloody Halloween -Fate-) opened on April 21, wh...
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, June 19-25

Eiga Soreike! Anpanman Dororin to Bakeru Carnival film earns 1.3% rating ― The Eiga Soreike! Anpanman Dororin to Bakeru Carnival (Dororin and the Transforming Carnival) anime film aired on NTV on Friday, June 23 at 10:55 a.m. and earned a 1.3% rating. The live-action series of Natsumi Shiba's Mr. Bride manga aired its finale episode on Fuji TV on Wednesday, June 21 and earned a 6.1% rating. Title St...
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4th Girls und Panzer das Finale Film's Trailer Reveals New ChouCho Theme Song

ChouCho's "Never Say Goodbye" serves as theme for final 3 films ― The official website for the Girls und Panzer franchise unveiled the first full trailer and key visual for the fourth film in the six-part Girls und Panzer das Finale film series on Thursday. The trailer reveals and previews ChouCho's new theme song "Never Say Goodbye," which will serve as the theme song for the last three films in the...
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3rd Sumikko Gurashi Anime Film's Teaser Unveils Title, Staff, November 3 Debut

Hazumu Sakuta directs Eiga Sumikko Gurashi: Tsugihagi Kōjo no Fushigi na Ko at Fanworks ― The official website for the third anime film for San-X's Sumikko Gurashi franchise revealed the title, visual, teaser trailer, and November 3 opening for the film on Thursday. The film is titled Eiga Sumikko Gurashi: Tsugihagi Kōjo no Fushigi na Ko (The Mysterious Child of the Makeshift Factory). Hazumu Sakuta ...
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Anime Gets New Comedy Manga Spinoff

Also: Kahori Orito's Pocket Monster ~Liko no Takaramono~ manga ends ― The August issue of Shogakukan's Ciao magazine revealed on Monday that Rikka Kise will launch a new manga based on the new Pokémon Horizons: The Series anime, titled Pocket Monster ~Yorimichi Volteccers!!~ (Pokémon ~Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~), in the magazine's next issue on August 3. The manga will be a comedy manga. Kahori Orito...
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Madosoft's Crowdfunding Campaign for Hamidashi Creative Anime Meets Goal in 5 Minutes

Anime planned to debut in 2024 with 12 episodes lasting 150 seconds each ― Visual novel creator group Madosoft launched a crowdfunding campaign on Campfire last Friday to develop an anime adaptation of its Hamidashi Creative visual novel. The campaign met its 10 million yen (about US$69,100) goal in five minutes, and as of press time, has raised 40,274,505 yen (about US$279,000). The project aims to ...
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Undead Murder Farce Anime Unveils New Visual

Anime premiered in Japan on Wednesday ― The official website for the anime of Yugo Aosaki's Undead Girl Murder Farce novels revealed a new visual featuring the anime's characters, illustrated by the anime's original character designer Iwamoto05, on Tuesday, a day before its premiere on Wednesday. The anime debuted on Fuji TV's +Ultra block on Wednesday at 24:55 JST (effectively, Thursday at 12:55 a.m...
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Insomniacs After School ‒ Episode 13

The show achieves what it aims for so thoroughly and effectively that you wouldn't have a soul if you walked away feeling completely unsatisfied.

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists

Ami Koshimizu, Kōhei Amasaki, Konomi Kohara, Maria Naganawa join cast ― The staff for The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 television anime announced unveiled a new visual, new cast members, and the theme song artists for the anime on Tuesday. The new cast members include: Ami Koshimizu as Nadia Kōhei Amasaki as Fohl Konomi Kohara as Atla Maria Naganawa as S'yne MADKID will perform the third season...
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MF Ghost Anime Reveals 4th Video, Theme Songs, October Debut

Yū Serizawa, Himika Akaneya perform opening, ending songs ― The official website for the television anime of Shuuichi Shigeno's MF Ghost manga posted the anime's fourth promotional video, which revealed the anime's October premiere and the opening theme song "JUNGLE FIRE feat. MOTSU" by Yū Serizawa. The website also revealed the anime's ending theme song "Stereo Sunset (Prod. AmPm)" by Himika Akaneya...
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Hell's Paradise ‒ Episode 13 ‒ SEASON FINALE

OK, so none of us genuinely thought that this was going to be the end, and if I'm being honest, I thought the show was going to continue for another season without any breaks.
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Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure Anime's 2nd Ending Sequence Streamed

Chihaya Yoshitake's "Dear Shine Sky" song debuted in episode 22 on Sunday ― The official website for Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure (Hirogaru Sky! Precure), the 20th Precure (Pretty Cure) television anime series, began streaming a clean version of the anime's second ending credits sequence on Wednesday. The sequence features the song "Dear Shine Sky" by Chihaya Yoshitake. The song and the new ending sequen...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 and MF Ghost Anime Premieres

If Shield Hero season two left you cold, season three could win anime fans over again. ― The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Premiere The Rising of the Shield Hero is still going on, apparently. I was given the pleasure of reviewing season two for this website, and I say "pleasure" with all the sarcasm I can muster. I don't know how we went from a relatively OK series with controversial elements ...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange Anime Premiere

There are no supernatural elements here, but the intensity of the characters' dangerous careers is more than enough to carry Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange. ― Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange is a show that does its best to highlight that you don't need to kill fire demons to make a firefighter's job seem interesting. When I initially sat down for the premiere, I thought I was in for a new...

Gundam SEED FREEDOM Anime Film's English-Subtitled Teaser Unveils Staff, January 26, 2024 Debut

Teaser visual also revealed ― The official website for the Mobile Suit Gundam Seed film project opened on Sunday and revealed the film's title Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, additional staff members, C.E. (Cosmic Era) 75 chronological setting, teaser visual, first English-subtitled teaser promotional video, and January 26, 2024 opening in Japan. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed director Mitsuo Fukuda is dir...
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The Great Cleric Anime's New Promo Video Previews Nasuo☆'s Opening Song

Anime premieres on Thursday ― The official website for the anime of Broccoli Lion's Seija Musō ~Salaryman, Isekai de Ikiru Tame ni Ayumu Michi~ (The Great Cleric ~The Path a Salaryman Must Walk to Survive in a Fantasy World~) novels revealed a new promotional video on Tuesday, just before its premiere on July 6. The video previews the opening theme song "Bagu-chan" by Nasuo☆. The anime will premiere ...
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Anime Expo 2023 - BUNGO STRAY DOGS S5 World Premiere

The upcoming fifth season of Kafka Asagiri's novel continues from the cliffhanger where the previous season ended. ― The upcoming fifth season of Kafka Asagiri's novel continues from the cliffhanger where the previous season ended. It jumps straight into the tense ending of the Sky Casino arc, where the Armed Detective Agency has been cornered by various arms of the government. Longtime fans are ver...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Event

It filled the entire hall with loud cheers. The hype levels for this panel were so high that there were cheers literally every couple of minutes. ― Taking place in one of the main halls at the convention center and packed to capacity, the special Demon Slayer panel kickstarted with a creditless screening of season three. It filled the entire hall with loud cheers. The hype levels for this panel were...
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A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Anime's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Staff, Opening Song Artist, October Premiere

Sayumi Suzushiro, Natsumi Fujiwara join cast for Arvo Animation anime ― Crunchyroll's new trailer for the anime adaptation for Wookjakga's A Returner's Magic Should Be Special (Kikansha no Mahō wa Tokubetsu Desu in Japanese) Korean webcomic revealed more cast, staff, and the anime's October premiere date. Just when he thinks it's the end, Desir wakes up 13 years in the past. Can he make the changes n...
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I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Anime's Teaser Reveals April 2024 Premiere, Composer

Musician R.O.N (STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION) composes music ― The official website for the television anime of Kenkyo na Circle's I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability (Tensei Shitara Dainana Ōji Datta no de, Kimamani Majutsu o Kiwamemasu) light novel series began streaming a teaser trailer for the anime on Tuesday. The teaser features new footage of the ...

Crunchyroll Licenses The Apothecary Diaries, Goblin Slayer Season 2, Black Butler, More Anime

Also:The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Mountain, The Kingdoms of Ruin, I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, To Be Hero X, Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki 2nd Stage ― Crunchyroll announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Monday that it has licensed the following anime: The Apothecary Diaries ("coming soon 2023" worldwide excluding Asia, pictured right) The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Moun...

Crunchyroll Adds One Piece Anime's English Dub

1st 976 English-dubbed episodes begin streaming on Wednesday ― Crunchyroll announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Monday that it will begin streaming the English dub for the One Piece anime on Wednesday in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The first 976 episodes of the English dub will stream on Crunchyroll on that day. New episodes will stream on Crunchyroll ...

Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 4 Anime Reveals Trailer

Final season's 4th part premieres this fall ― The staff for the Attack on Titan The Final Season (Shingeki no Kyojin The Final Season Kanketsu-hen) anime revealed the official trailer for the Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 4 (Crunchyroll's title is Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2) at Anime Expo's "MAPPA x Crunchyroll" panel on Sunday. The Attack on Titan The Final Se...
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Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Anime Premieres on October 8

The staff for the television anime adaptation of Nakaba Suzuki's The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse (Mokushiroku no Yon-kishi) sequel manga announced on Tuesday that the anime will debut on October 8 on TBS and its affiliates. The Japan Anniversary Association declared July 4 (7/4) to be "The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Day." Original creator Suzuki drew a ...

Warner Bros. Japan, WIT Studio Unveil Original Anime Series Suicide Squad ISEKAI Based on DC Characters

Anime features Harley Quinn, Joker, Suicide Squad DC characters ― Warner Bros. Japan and WIT Studio announced at their panel at Anime Expo on Monday their original anime series titled Suicide Squad ISEKAI, based on famous DC characters. Warner Bros. describes the original anime's story: DC's Harley Quinn, the Joker, and The Suicide Squad rampage onto the stage of ISEKAI* in the new original anime se...
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Masamune-kun's Revenge R Season's Reveals English Dub Cast, Staff

1st episode of English dub streams on same day as season premiere ― Crunchyroll began streaming the English dub of Masamune-kun's Revenge R (Masamune-kun no Revenge R), the second season the television anime of Hazuki Takeoka and Tiv's Masamune-kun's Revenge (Masamune-kun no Revenge) manga, on Monday, the same day as the season's premiere. It revealed the season's dub cast on Friday: Jessie James Gre...
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Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Unveils Additional Cast, January 2024 Premiere

Yumiri Hanamori, Reina Ueda join cast ― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Kai Ikada's Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! (Dosanko Gal wa Namaramenkoi) manga unveiled on Tuesday the first promotional video, key visual, and additional cast. The video confirms that the anime will premiere in January 2024. The additional cast includes: Yumiri Hanamori as Sayuri Akino Reina Ueda a...
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury ‒ Episode 24 - SEASON FINALE

Honestly, the most radical, shocking thing about G-Witch's ending might be how definitive of an ending it is.
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Anime Expo 2023 - Attack on Titan, Hell's Paradise Studio MAPPA at Anime Expo

MAPPA covered upcoming original projects from the studio and provided rare insights into the production of some of their most high-profile anime of this season. ― Anime production studio MAPPA hosted two panels at Anime Expo this year, both sponsored by Crunchyroll. The first panel featured studio CEO Manabu Ohtsuka and executive director and rights management director Makoto Kimura, who answered qu...
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1067

Episode 1067 is another strong entry in the adaptation of Wano, though it lacks some of last week's incredible bombast.

Fate/Strange Fake Novels Get TV Anime Series

Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- anime special debuted at Anime Expo on Saturday ― Type-Moon announced at Anime Expo on Saturday that Ryohgo Narita's Fate/strange Fake spinoff story will get a television anime series adaptation. The staff revealed an exclusive U.S. teaser visual at the event. A special U.S. Exclusive Teaser Visual for Fate/strange Fake has arrived!The TV Anime series is confirme...
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Jyanome's Twilight Out of Focus BL Manga Series Gets TV Anime

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Yūma Uchida to reprise roles from drama CD ― The official Twitter account for Jyanome's Twilight Out of Focus (Tasogare Out Focus) BL manga series revealed on Monday that it will get a television anime adaptation. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka and Yūma Uchida will reprise their roles from the manga's drama CD as Mao Tsuchiya and Hisashi Otomo, respectively. Jyanome also drew an illustratio...
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Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hōgen Sugite Tsurasugiru Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation

Romantic comedy manga about boy who likes girl with Okinawan dialect launched in 2020 ― The official Twitter account for Egumi Sora's Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hōgen Sugite Tsurasugiru (The Dialect of the Girl I Fell in Love With in Okinawa is too Difficult to Deal With) manga announced on Monday that it will get a television anime adaptation. Sora drew an illustration to celebrate the announcem...
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Nahuse's Rebuild World Light Novel Series Gets TV Anime

J-Novel Club publishes post-apocalyptic sci-fi novels, manga adaptation in English ― Kadokawa announced during a promo video watch party panel at Anime Expo on Sunday that Nahuse's Rebuild World light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation. Kadokawa also revealed a visual for the anime in Japan on Monday, as well as two celebration illustrations from Gin (novel illustrator) and Kirihi...
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Anime Expo 2023 - MAPPA Premieres the First 90 Seconds of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

Beyond this surprising sneak peek, which hadn't even aired in Japan, the panel also offered a rare perspective on the process of adapting a popular manga into an anime. ― Cheers rang out across the Anime Expo main stage as MAPPA CEO Manabu Ohtsuka, Shueisha editor Ryota Ikeda, and Toho Producer Masaya Saito revealed the first 90 seconds of the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen. Beyond this surprising ...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- World Premiere

The 48-minute installment provides an action-packed animation spectacle for fans both new and old and leaves them with plenty of questions to ask ahead of the upcoming TV series continuation. ― This past Saturday, Aniplex of America brought the English dub of Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- to a rowdy, evening Anime Expo crowd. This animated adaptation of the opening act of Ryohgo Narita's ongo...
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Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! TV Anime Listed With January 2024 Premiere

― The official Twitter account for manga cafe Wing posted a photo on Monday showing the 11th compiled book volume of Kai Ikada's Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! (Dosanko Gal wa Namaramenkoi) manga. The volume's wraparound jacket band shows the manga's television anime adaptation as premiering in January 2024. The 11th volume will ship on Tuesday. The anime was previously slated to premiere this ye...
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Yoshitaka Amano's ZAN Anime Debuts in 2026 or Later

― The producers of ZAN, an anime based on Yoshitaka Amano's DEVA ZAN art, revealed on Monday that the project will debut in theaters in 2026 or later. The anime was announced as a series last year, but Monday's news lists the anime as a theatrical project. Jaymen Tokyo and Good Win will produce the project. Mariko Suzuki from M's Management Studio, film producer Hiroaki Ikegami, Kazuhiko Yusa (repre...
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KamiErabi GOD.App Anime's Trailer Teases Story

Yoko Taro produces "fetish x battle royale" anime centering on god candidates named "Influencers" ― Fuji TV began streaming a new teaser trailer for it and Yoko Taro's KamiErabi GOD.App original television anime on Monday, after premiering the video at Anime Expo on Sunday. The video teases the story, showing a "fetish x battle royale game" between god candidates named "Influencers." The anime will ...
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Metallic Rouge Original Sci-fi Anime's Video Highlights Protagonist Pair

"Tech noir" anime where human-android pair hunt down rebellious androids premieres in January 2024 ― The official website for the Metallic Rouge original television anime unveiled a new promotional video for the anime on Monday, after debuting the video at Anime Expo on Sunday. The video highlights the anime's protagonists, the android girl Rouge and her partner Naomi, and names their targets, the n...
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The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Season 2 Anime Reveals New Visual, October Premiere

Anime's cast, main staff return for anime of shōjo novel series ― Kadokawa unveiled a new visual and the October premiere date for the second season of the television anime of Yuka Tachibana and Yasuyuki Syuri's The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent (Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannō Desu) light novel series on Monday. The anime's main cast and most of its main staff members are returning from the first seas...
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Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Season 2 Adds 2 Cast Members (Updated)

Risa Shimizu, Hiroki Yasumoto join cast as Misato Kuro, Shiu Kong ― The official website for the second season of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime revealed two additional cast members for the anime on Monday. Risa Shimizu as Misato Kuroi Hiroki Yasumoto as Shiu Kong The anime's Twitter account also revealed the new season's broadcast schedule on Monday. The "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" arc will air f...
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Undead Unluck Anime's 2nd Trailer Highlights Bloodsoaked Action

Anime reuniting Fire Force staff premieres on Hulu in October ― TMS Entertainment unveiled the second teaser trailer for the television anime of Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck manga on Monday, after debuting the trailer at Anime Expo on Sunday. The trailer highlights the anime's bloodsoaked action scenes with Andy. TMS Entertainment describes the anime: What happens when an unlucky girl meets an u...
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Viz Media to Publish Manga 1-Shot About Naruto's Father, Release Naruto Shippuden Anime on Blu-ray Disc

Company streams trailer for Captain Tsubasa: Junior Youth Arc ― Viz Media announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Sunday that it will publish Masashi Kishimoto's new one-shot manga featuring Naruto Uzumaki's father Minato Namikaze on July 17. A new Naruto one-shot by Masashi Kishimoto is on its way! Centered around Naruto's dad, Minato, who placed first in the NARUTOP99 worldwide popularity poll...

Trigger Unveils Announcement Video for New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt Anime Project

Trigger: Rights reverted to Trigger, "we have enough ideas for 10 seasons, film" ― Studio Trigger unveiled an official announcement video for its new Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt anime project during its Anime Expo panel on Saturday. The video features footage from the previous anime. Trigger confirmed that the rights to the IP reverted from Gainax to Trigger. The "New Panty and Stocking" title ...
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Record of Ragnarok II Anime's 2nd Part Trailer Features Buddha, Zerofuku

2nd part debuts on Netflix on July 12 ― Warner Bros. unveiled a new trailer for the second part of Record of Ragnarok II — the second season of the anime of Shinya Umemura, Ajichika, and Takumi Fukui's Record of Ragnarok (Shūmatsu no Walküre) manga — during its Anime Expo panel on Sunday. The new trailer highlights the battle between Buddha (Yūichi Nakamura) and Zerofuku (Ayumu Murase), and also fea...
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Original Naruto Anime's Brand-New Episodes Premiere on September 3

The official Twitter account for the Naruto anime franchise announced on Sunday that the four "brand-new" episodes for the original Naruto anime will begin airing in Japan on September 3. The first of the four new episodes will also get a live screening at Makuhari Messe event hall in Chiba on September 3. Tickets go on sale on July 18. The new episodes commemorate the original anime's 20th anniv...
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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out

The original Kaede may be back, but that doesn't mean that all her problems have been solved. The latest entry in the anime franchise changes up the formula for a unique yet satisfying film. ― As a fan of the previous Rascal Does Not Dream anime, this film is not at all what I expected. Up until this point, the series has followed a set pattern. Our protagonist Sakuta becomes involved with a young wo...
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My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer Anime Casts Maki Kawase, Rumi Okubo

Kawase plays Anessa, Okubo voices Miriam ― The official website for the television anime of MOJIKAKIYA's My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer (Bōkesha ni Naritai to Miyako ni Deteitta Musume ga S-rank ni Natteta) light novel series revealed two new cast members on Monday. The newly announced cast includes: Maki Kawase as Anessa Rumi Okubo as Miriam The main cast members are: Sa...
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Anime Expo 2023 - HELCK North American Premiere

The first two episodes suggest that the anime may cover more ground than originally expected. ― The Helck premiere was much more to the point compared to others, with Starsama13 from HIDIVE hosting the event. We drove right into the premiere, which was a back-to-back screening of the first two episodes, and by the end, I was thrilled with what I saw. Initially, I was slightly concerned because, as a...
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Anime Expo 2023 - The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 World Premiere

The new season kicks off with Cid slaughtering vampires all in hopes of delivering some cool one-liners. ― The panel for the season two premiere of The Eminence in Shadow started strong with host Jacki Jing stepping on stage wearing robes that looked exactly like everyone's favorite edgy dark ringleader, Shadow. The hall was full of cheering sounds, with fans ready to see what fate had in store for ...
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Anime Expo 2023 - Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Sneak Peek

With bucket list items like confessing to his crush, riding a motorcycle, and staying in drinking beer all day, it's easy to imagine that the anime will retain this relatable, manic energy into the rest of the first episode and beyond. ― Viz Media's Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead World Premiere panel at Anime Expo was…unfortunately not that. The panel opened with an announcement that, due to techn...

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Anime Gets 2nd Season

Promo video features character from 1st season's final episode that aired on Saturday ― The staff for the anime adaptation of Yūji Kaku's Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku manga announced on Saturday that the anime will get a second season. The staff unveiled a promotional video: The video features the character Yamada Asaemon Shugen, who first appeared in the first season's 13th and final episode on Satur...

Natsume's Book of Friends Anime Gets 7th Season

Anime celebrates 15th anniversary ― The official website for the television anime franchise based on Yuki Midorikawa's Natsume's Book of Friends (Natsume Yūjin-Chō) manga revealed on Saturday that the anime is getting a seventh season. The franchise's YouTube channel is also streaming a 15th anniversary video. The video confirms that Takahiro Ōmori is returning as chief director at Shuka, and Hideki ...
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The Unwanted Undead Adventurer Anime Reveals Staff, Cast, 2024 Debut

Teaser video, teaser visual also revealed ― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Yū Okano's The Unwanted Undead Adventurer (Nozomanu Fushi no Bōkensha) light novel series revealed the show's cast, staff, teaser visual, teaser promotional video, and 2024 debut on Saturday. Noriaki Akitaya (Bakuman. all three seasons, Slow Loop) is directing the anime at CONNECT. Yukie Sugawara (...

New Spice & Wolf TV Anime Reveals 2024 Debut, Returning Cast

Takeo Takahashi returns as chief director at new studio Passione ― Author Isuna Hasekura's official website revealed on Thursday that the new anime based on his Spice & Wolf light novel series will premiere in 2024 as a television anime. The show will be titled Ōkami to Kōshinryō: merchant meets the wise wolf (Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf). The below promotional video for the anime feat...
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Crunchyroll to Stream Director Hiroko Utsumi, MAPPA's Bucchigiri?! Anime

Anime to premiere in January 2024 ― MAPPA announced at its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that Crunchyroll will stream the new anime Bucchigiri?! from director Hiroko Utsumi and MAPPA worldwide outside of Japan starting in January 2024. The anime will premiere on TV in Japan in January 2024. In addition to directing, Utsumi is credited with the original story with series script supervisor and scrip...

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