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Ahead of an April 2025 broadcast on Japanese television, a brand-new trailer released today for Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 provides our first preview of Nao Toyama (Rin in Laid-Back Camp ) as Riku Tamanaha and the new series' opening song, "Binetsuma" by Zutomayo. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Trailer Related: Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Anime Premieres in April 2025 Based on the manga by Denki-gai creator Asato Mizu, Yasutaka Yamamoto ( Nekopara ) and Tomoe Makino ( Kotaro Lives Alone ) direct Aharen-san wa Hakarenai at studio Felix Film, with series composition by Takao Yoshioka ( Horimiya ), character designs by Yuko Yahiro ( Kaguya-sama: Love is War ) and music by Satoru Kosaki and Monaca ( Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu ) . Crunchyroll currently streams the first season and describes the story: Socially awkward Aharen-san has personal boundary issues, either getting too close or too far from her classmates. When fellow student Raido picks up an eraser she drops, Aharen-san decides they’re now best friends.

The official YouTube channel for Poka Poka Ion , a special unit consisting of voice actor Nao Toyama and Kiyono Yasuno , has started streaming a music video for their long-awaited second CD single song "Re : me." The song is now featured as the ending theme for the winter 2025 TV anime I’m a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl’s Pet . Poka Poka Ion "Re : me" Music Video The unit was unofficially formed by Toyama and Yasuno, who were also members of the voice actor unit Walküre for the Macross Delta anime franchise, in 2017, and made their official debut with their first CD single "Yajirushi→" in March 2022. As previously reported , the unit announced the resumption of their activities on December 11, 2024. The CD single of "Re : me" is set to release on March 5, 2025. Prior to the CD release, the title...

There's almost too much anime out there. It's a great problem to have for an anime-lover, as there's no shortage of series in any genre for fans to watch. If there is a downside to the incredible amount of animation out there, it's that some shows fly under the radar for way too long. While series like Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Attack on Titan get an incredible amount of views thanks to their quality and popularity, there are a ton of underrated anime series that deserve a lot more attention than they get.

While most series don't stack up to the three mentioned above, they're still excellent in what they try to achieve. It doesn't matter if they're a romance series, shōnen, or something a little edgier - some series just didn't get the views that they probably could have.

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

The Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Jump Festa 2025 stage event today confirmed that the anime's second season will begin airing in April 2025 . The stage event also revealed that Nao Toyama (Rin in Laid-Back Camp ) will voice Riku Tamanaha, a socially awkward gyaru transfer student. Related: Aharen-san wa Hakarenai TV Anime Returns for Season 2 Based on the manga by Denki-gai creator Asato Mizu, Yasutaka Yamamoto ( Nekopara ) and Tomoe Makino ( Kotaro Lives Alone ) direct Aharen-san wa Hakarenai at studio Felix Film, with series composition by Takao Yoshioka ( Horimiya ), character designs by Yuko Yahiro ( Kaguya-sama: Love is War ) and music by Satoru Kosaki and Monaca ( Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu ) . Crunchyroll currently streams the first season and describes the story: Socially awkward Aharen-san has personal boundary issues, either getting too close or too far from her classmates. When fellow student Raido picks up an eraser she drops, Aharen-san decides they’re now best friends. Whether studying,...

Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits anime was released in 2018 and it has a lot to offer, from folklore elements to Aoi’s cooking. The anime appealed to the audience with its warm and cozy narrative, tugging at their heartstrings with the wholesome interactions between Aoi and the other characters.

Aoi Tsubaki in Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits anime | Credits: Studio Gonzo

However, the most interesting part of the series was arguably the central duo, Aoi and Oodana. The final episode of the first season ended on a satisfactory note but left a lot to be desired on the romance front. To fans’ joy, a sequel to the anime has been announced after almost seven years and fans are beyond surprised.

Fans are elated with the unexpected announcement of Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits season 2

Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits is the story of Aoi Tsubaki, who...

Back in January 2023, Magical Girl Raising Project teased that the Restart light novels would be getting an anime adaptation. Production is now officially underway for the new anime series, and we have a first look at the staff and cast. The lead cast consists of: Pfle voiced by Yoshino Nanjo (Eli Ayase in Love Live! School Idol Project ) Shadow Gale voiced by Reina Kondo (Otomi in Mayonaka Punch ) Masked Wonder voiced by Fairouz Ai (Power in Chainsaw Man ) Pechka voiced by Honoka Inoue Nonako Miyokata voiced by Jenya (Zoya in Akiba Maid War ) Rionetta voiced by M.A.O (Shion in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ) Clantail voiced by Mariya Ise (Cure Lemonade in Yes! Precure 5 ) Magical Daisy voiced by Maaya Uchida (Catarina Claes in My Next Life as a Villainess ) Nokko-chan voiced by Hime Sawada (Cecilia in Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence ) @NyanNyan voiced by Akari Kito...

Two years and nine months after the release of their first single in March 2022, the official website for Poka Poka Ion , a special unit consisting of voice actor Nao Toyama and Kiyono Yasuno , finally announced the resumption of their activities on December 11. The theme of their new artist photo (above) is "Ofuro de Pokapoka" ("Warm up in the bath"). Their long-awaited second CD single "Rimmy" is set to release on March 5, 2025. As reported , the title tune will be featured as the ending theme for the winter 2025 TV anime I’m a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl’s Pet , and the song is previewed in the anime's latest trailer. Related: Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! Anime Premieres on December 28 The unit was unofficially formed by Toyama and Yasuno, who were also members of the voice actor...

A brand-new trailer released for Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! today announced that the fantasy comedy anime will stream a week early on Japanese streaming service Abema from December 28 at 23:00 Jst , before a television broadcast from January 4, 2025 . The series' ending song, "Rimi" by Poka Poka Ion (unit comprised of Nao Toyama and Kiyono Yasuno), is also previewed. Furthermore, a new key visual and the casting of Maaya Uchida as Alisha were also unveiled. Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! Trailer Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! Key Visual Related: I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet Anime Reveals January 2025 Release in New Trailer Based on the light novels by Nozomi Ginyoku and Mitsuki Yano, Tetsuo Hirakawa ( Grimoire of Zero ) directs Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster!

The official website and accounts for the Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time anime today announced that the fantasy series will release a week early on Japanese streaming services Abema and dAnime Store from January 1, 2025 at 22:30 Jst , followed by a regular television broadcast from January 8. A second full trailer was unveiled, previewing both the ending song and opening song — "Twinkle Days" by harmoe and "Treasure!" by Dialogue+, respectively — along with two more cast members. Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time Trailer #2 The newly announced cast members are as follows, joining leads Shogo Sakata, Ai Kayano and Nao Toyama: Papek voiced by Nobuo Tobita Mulan voiced by Kikuko Inoue Papek Mulan Related: Idol Unit Dialogue+ to Perform Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time Anime Opening Song Based on the light novels by Kogitsunemaru, Naoyuki Kuzuya ( Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire ) directs...

"When they have something to love, humans fight harder than ever!" Netflix has unveiled the main official trailer for a Japanese anime series called Sakamoto Days, ready for streaming on Netflix in January. This is based on the already beloved manga of the same name, produced by Tms Entertainment & publisher Shueisha in Japan, with Masaki Watanabe (of "Battle Spirits") directing. Legendary ex-hitman Sakamoto bands with comrades to face off against the looming threat of assassins to secure a peaceful life with his beloved family in this long-awaited anime adaptation. Taro ends up becoming a "plus sized" man living in a small town. Many of his former rivals & partners do not believe that he has truly left the business and show up in hopes of taking him out. Barred from killing, Sakamoto must find creative ways to subdue his enemies and prevent them from bringing harm to his family, his store,...

Bandai Namco Music Live's anime music label Lantis has releeased two lyric videos from Oomuro-ke dear friends , the second anime film based on the YuruYuri manga's spin-off series, on its official YouTube channel. The first one is "Patchwork Etcetera!," the ending theme song for the film, sung by Chiwa Saito (as Nadeshiko Oomuro), Sumire Useska (as Megumi Sonokawa), Nao Toyama (as Ai Miwa), and Aoi Yuki (as Miho Yaeno). "Patchwork Etcetera!" Lyric Video The second one is "My Sunny Side!," an insert song sung by Emiri Kato (as Sakurako Oomuro), Chiwa Saito (as Nadeshiko Oomuro), and Rina Hidaka (as Hanako Oomuro). "My Sunny Side!" Lyric Video The two songs were included in the CD single released on September 4, 2024. First press limited edition CD jakcet Regular edition CD jacket Related: YuruYuri Author Namori Illustrates Visual for Oomuro-ke dear friends Anime Film Following the first part Oomuro-ke dear sisters in February,...

Today, November 20, marks the debut of a capella group Parabola—one of the groups starring in the media mix project Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille . To mark the occasion, the project has shared new art, character designs and music from the five-girl unit. Within the context of Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille , Parabola is a powerhouse in the world of college a capella. In reality, they are: Parabola members: Mizuki Fujishiro voiced by Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) Zoe Delaunay voiced by Asaka (anisong singer) Kikka Sengoku voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin Shima in Laid-Back Camp ) Reira Tamaki voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Goto in Bocchi The Rock! ) Karin Minami voiced by Kiyozo (female beatboxer) Check out the new art released to mark their debut: Related: Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille Project Unveils New Unit Parabola You can hear Parabola on their first two tracks as well. Check out their original song,...

Voice actor Nao Toyama released her eighth CD single "Hoshi no Dengon" ("Message from the Stars") in Japan today on October 23, also posting the song's music video on her official YouTube channel . The lyrical tune is now featured as the ending theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Nina the Starry Bride , in which she is also cast as one of the main characters, Muhulum. The song was written and composed by Hinako Tsubakiyama , who previously collaborated with Toyama on "Order Made," a coupling song of her previous seventh CD single "door" released in July 2023. Nao Toyama "Hoshi no Dengon" Music Video Toyama also live streamed a special program on YouTube on October 21 to celebrate the release of her new single. The video will be available on YouTube until 22:00 (Jst) / 14:00 (Pt) on October 24. Nina the Starry Bride Creditless Ending Video Regular edition CD jacket First press limited edition CD...

Back in July, we got word that Red Art Games would be bringing Apollosoft's Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast strategy-rpg to the west. Now it has a new release date, with the North American and European digital releases set for November 15, 2024. The physical versions that were previously detailed are still on the way, but their release date will be announced at a later time. The Collector's Edition is currently up for pre-order via Red Art Games and Vgp . One of the exclusive bonuses of that version is the Sword Maiden Dlc, which lets you play as the character in Battle Mode.  Related: Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast Game Gets Western Release on Switch In addition to an original story from creator Kamu Kagyu with some new character designs by Noboru Kannatsuki,  Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast  features characters from the  Goblin Slayer  light novels and anime, with cast members reprising their roles,...

Featuring "nina" by Maaya Sakamoto ( Arte Op) and "Hoshi no Dengon" by Nao Toyama ( Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Ed), respectively, creditless versions of the Nina the Starry Bride anime's opening and ending song sequences are now available to watch below. Nina the Starry Bride Opening Video Nina the Starry Bride Ending Video Related: Nina the Starry Bride English Dub Reveals Early Release, Cast & Crew Based on the manga by Rikachi, Kenichiro Komaya ( Kizuna no Allele ) directs Nina the Starry Bridge at studio Signal.MD, with series composition by Yuka Yamada ( Saint Cecilia & Pastor Lawrence ), character designs by Kyoko Taketani ( Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs ) and music by Natsumi Tabuchi ( My Wife Has No Emotion ). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime in both sub and English dub, describes the story like so: Nina, a girl living as an orphan in the Fortna Castle Town, happens to have eyes of the same deep...

Following last week's casting of Nao Toyama (High Elf Archer in Goblin Slayer ) as knight commander Allucia Citrus, a new video released for the From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman anime today revealed that Hitomi Ueda (Yoshino in Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii ) will voice Surena Lysandra, a proud top-ranking adventurer who was raised by Beryl's family. The fantasy adventure series is currently scheduled to begin airing in April 2025 . Related: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Anime Announces Cast for Allucia Citrus Based on the light novels by Shigeru Sagasaki and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima, Akio Kazumi ( Loner Life in Another World ) directs From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman at studios Passione and Hayabusa Film, with series composition by Kunihiko Okada ( The Eminence in Shadow scriptwriter), character designs and chief animation direction by Satsuki Hayasaki ( Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki ) and music by Yasuharu Takanashi ( Fairy Tail ). J-Novel...

Following last week's casting of Hiroaki Hirata (Sanji in One Piece ) as protagonist Beryl Gardinant, a new video released for the From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman anime today revealed that Nao Toyama (High Elf Archer in Goblin Slayer ) will voice Allucia Citrus, a knight commander of the Liberion Order. The fantasy adventure series is currently scheduled to begin airing in April 2025 . Related: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Anime Announces Cast for Beryl Gardinant Based on the light novels by Shigeru Sagasaki and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima, Akio Kazumi ( Loner Life in Another World ) directs From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman at studios Passione and Hayabusa Film, with series composition by Kunihiko Okada ( The Eminence in Shadow scriptwriter), character designs and chief animation direction by Satsuki Hayasaki ( Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki ) and music by Yasuharu Takanashi ( Fairy Tail ). J-Novel Club publishes an official English version of the light novels...

Ahead of an October 3 debut on Japanese television, the official website and accounts for the 365 Days to the Wedding anime today unveiled a brand-new trailer and a key visual, the latter of which previews the office romance series' theme songs. HoneyWorks feat. HaKoniwalily ( Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Ed) performs "Kirakira" for the opening song and Gohobi ( Pseudo Harem Op) performs "Tsumari wa" for the ending song. Key Visual Three more cast members were also revealed, joining leads Kentaro Kumagai and Saori Hayami: Claudia voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin in Laid-Back Camp ) Nao Umiyama voiced by Fairouz Ai (Live in Mayonaka Punch ) Koichi Ohara voiced by Tessho Genda (Isao in Kaiju No. 8 ) Claudia Nao Umiyama Koichi Ohara Related: 365 Days to the Wedding Anime Debuts on October 3 Based on the manga by The World God Only Knows author Tamiki Wakaki, Hiroshi Ikehata ( Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You ) directs 365 Days to the Wedding...

The official website for the Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille project unveiled a new unit named Parabola on September 1. The unit is heavily involved in the upcoming storyline, reigning as the pinnacle of the college a cappella world, the site describes. The five members of Parabola are designed by illustrator Cheriko , who also worked on the members of the project's main unit, Temarizawa High School A Cappella Club. The five unique characters and the cast members who portray them were revealed for the first time in a trailer below: Parabola members: Mizuki Fujishiro voiced by Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) Zoe Delaunay voiced by Asaka (anisong singer) Kikka Sengoku voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin Shima in Laid-Back Camp ) Reira Tamaki voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Goto in Bocchi The Rock! ) Karin Minami voiced by Kiyozo (female beatboxer) Parabola's first single "Brain Hack" is set to...

After airing both seasons of Link Click , The Girl Downstairs and the first season of Fairies Album , Fuji TV's B8station broadcast slot will continue its run of Japanese-dubbed donghua with Fairies Album Season 2 from October 2 at 25:25 Jst (effectively October 3 at 1:25). A key visual and a trailer were also released, along with confirmation of returning cast members Nao Toyama, Ayumu Murase and Kengo Kawanishi. Key Visual Faeries Album Jp Cast Related: The Girl Downstairs Donghua Japanese Dub Reveals Premiere Date, Visual and Trailer Crunchyroll streams the original Chinese version of Fairies Album 's third and fourth seasons in a range of subtitles, describing the story like so: The planes humans and spirits exist on has always felt impossibly distant, but in this land’s capital, they’re closer than we could ever imagine. This is a world where the Spirit Doctor, Tao Yao, is seen as a...

The official website for voice actor and singer Maaya Sakamoto has announced that her next 35th single "nina" is set to release on November 6, 2024. The title track will be featured as the opening theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Nina the Starry Bride . "nina" is composed and arranged by Yusuke Shirato , known for his works for The Idolm@Ster series. This is his first collaboration with Sakamoto. The single also contains a coupling song, "Sekai no Himitsu" ("The Secret of the World"), written by Tomimi Uchimura (la la larks) and composed, arranged by Swedish sound creator Rasmus Faber . It has been nine years since Sakamoto and Faber's previous collaboration "Waiting for the rain" ( The Asterisk War ending theme) in 2015. Maaya Sakamoto "nina" Music Video (Short Ver.) First press limited edition CD jacket Regular edition CD jacket The TV anime adaptation of Rikachi's fantasy manga, Nina the Starry Bride , is...

An anime adaptation that many people have been waiting for will finally be coming out soon. However, not as soon as this year. It'll be released on Netflix at the top of 2025 in January. We're talking about the anime adaptation of the hit Japanese manga series Sakamoto Days.

Sakamoto Days is an upcoming Netflix anime based on Yuto Suzuki's manga of the same name. Tms Entertainment, the same animation company behind popular anime such as Dr. Stone and Baki, is signed on to produce and animate the adaptation. In addition, Masaki Watanabe, who is known for helming the anime series Kado: The Right Answer, will direct.

The anime will revolve around the legendary ex-hitman Taro Sakamoto, who finds his peaceful life as a family man disrupted when adversaries from his past come seeking revenge. In order to ensure his and his beloved family's safety, Sakamoto is forced to come...

The official X account of the upcoming Sakamoto Days anime unveiled six new cast members that will be voicing the characters Shin Asakura, Lu Shaotang, Aoi Sakamoto, Hana Sakamoto, Heisuke Mashimo, and Piisuke.

Checkout the newly announced voice cast and their comments below:

Nobunaga Shimazaki as Shin Asakura

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I’m Nobunaga Shimazaki, and I’ll be voicing Asakura Shin. Recording has already begun, and I’m having so much fun with every episode. I’m really looking forward to going to the recording studio. I, the unworthy Nobunaga Shimazaki, will do my best for Sakamoto Days and Sakamoto! Please look forward to it!

Ayane Sakura as Lu Shaotang

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I will be voicing Lu. I’ve had the opportunity to unleash the Chinese girl dialogue that I seem to have genetically imprinted. I’ll do my best to not get lost among the unique members. Please enjoy the dangerous...

"A legendary hitman-turned-shopkeeper!" Netflix has revealed a fun first look teaser for a Japanese anime series called Sakamoto Days, arriving for streaming worldwide starting in January 2025. This is based on the already beloved manga of the same name, and is produced by Tms Entertainment & manga publisher Shueisha in Japan, with Masaki Watanabe (of "Battle Spirits") directing. Legendary ex-hitman Sakamoto bands with comrades to face off against the looming threat of assassins to secure a peaceful life with his beloved family in this long-awaited anime adaptation. Taro ends up becoming a "plus sized" man living in a small town. Many of his former rivals & partners do not believe that he has truly left the business and show up in hopes of taking him out. Barred from killing, Sakamoto must find creative ways to subdue his enemies and prevent them from bringing harm to his family, his store, and the small town he resides in.

The official website and accounts for the upcoming Nina the Starry Bride anime today announced an October 10 premiere for the fantasy romance series, while also releasing a brand-new trailer, visual, cast and theme song details. As previewed below, Nao Toyama performs "Hoshi no Dengo" for the ending song and Maaya Sakamoto performs "nina" for the opening song. Key Visual The newly announced cast members are as follows (character romanizations unconfirmed): Muhulum voiced by Nao Toyama Daitus voiced by Tatsuya Tomizawa Muhulum Daitus Related: Nina the Starry Bride Anime Unveils Star-Crossed Teaser Visual Based on the manga by Rikachi, Kenichiro Komaya ( Kizuna no Allele ) directs the Nina the Starry Bridge anime at studio Signal.MD, with series composition by Yuka Yamada ( Saint Cecilia & Pastor Lawrence ), character designs by Kyoko Taketani ( Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs ) and music by Natsumi Tabuchi ( My Wife Has No Emotion ). Kodansha USA publishes an official...

Let's talk shop. Ahead of a January 2025 premiere, the official website and accounts for the much-anticipated Sakamoto Days comedy anime today revealed six cast additions to accompany Tomokazu Sugita's performance as Taro Sakamoto, as follows: Shin Asakura voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki (Hayato in Wind Breaker ) Lu Shaotang voiced by Ayane Sakura (Uraraka in My Hero Academia ) Aoi Sakamoto voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin in Laid-Back Camp ) Hana Sakamoto voiced by Hina Kino (Akira in Train to the End of the World ) Heisuke Mashimo voiced by Ryota Suzuki (Toma in Wind Breaker ) Piisuke voiced by Miyari Nemoto (Sazanka in In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki ) Short character introduction videos were also released. Related: Sakamoto Days Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2025 Based on the manga by Yuto Suzuki, Masaki Watanabe ( Bartender ) directs Sakamoto Days at studio Tms Entertainment, with series composition by Taku Kishimoto ( Blue Lock ) and character designs...

The Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast game officially has a western release on the horizon. Red Art Games announced plans to bring the Apollosoft-developed strategy-rpg to Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe sometime in 2024, both physically and digitally. Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast Trailer Beyond the digital release, there are three different physical versions on the way: a Standard Edition and limited Deluxe and Collector's Editions. Here's a look at all three along with the contents: Standard Edition: - Game - Sticker Sheet Deluxe Edition: -A copy of the game -An exclusive sleeve with alternate cover art -A sticker sheet -The Original Soundtrack CD Collector's Edition: - A copy of the game  - A Steelcase - A double-sided acrylic stand - A double-sided poster - A sticker sheet The European versions of the game are up for pre-order at Red Art Games , while Vgp's online store will...

The official YouTube channel for three-piece Japanese rock band Burnout Syndromes has started streaming a music video for their seventh single song "Maou" ( The Demon King ). The song is now used as the opening theme for the ongoing second cour of the TV anime The Misfit of Demon King Academy II, and features voice actor Nao Toyama as guest vocalist. Toyama is voicing Arcana, one of the new characters in the anime's latest season. Burnout Syndromes × Nao Toyama "Maou" music video The Misfit of Demon King Academy II anime 2nd cour creditless opening movie "Maou" released digitally first on April 13, then, as a double-Aside single "Maou/Amateras," the CD single followed on May 22. The CD jacket illustration features the anime's protagonist, Anos Voldigoad, as well as Arcana voiced by Nao Toyama. "Maou/Amateras" CD jacket Related: Tomori Kusunoki Releases Music Video for The Misfit of Demon King Academy II Anime...

The boys have had their turn, so now it's time to meet Catherine, the Einberg order's "Weiss Queen" voiced by Nao Toyama (Ruka in Rent-a-Girlfriend ), in the latest character trailer from the first of Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture 's four parts . The trailer also features a clip of the anime's opening theme song, "Running In My Head" by Miyavi ( ID: Invaded Ed). Part 1 screens in Japanese theaters from May 10 , followed by Part 2 on June 7, Part 3 on July 5 and the final part on August 2. The series was also announced to be released as 12 episodes on Disney Plus under the 'Star" brand. Related: Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Anime Releases Greede and Gran, Arnold Character Trailers Set in the world created by Goro Taniguchi and Ichiro Okouchi, Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture is directed by Yoshimitsu Ohashi at studio Sunrise, with scripts by Noboru Kimura and new...

Ahead of a June 21 theatrical release in Japan, the second Oomuro-ke anime film, subtitled "dear friends", revealed a main trailer and theme song details today. Emiri Kato, Chiwa Saito and Rina Hidaka perform insert song "My Sunny Side!", which is previewed in the trailer below, while fellow cast members Sumire Uesaka, Nao Toyama and Aoi Yuki are lined up for ending theme song "Patchwork Etcetera!". Related: YuruYuri Spin-Off Oomuro-ke Reveals 2nd Anime Film's Date, New Visual Based on the YuruYuri spin-off manga by Namori, Oomuro-ke is directed by Naoyuki Tatsuwa ( Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World ) at Passione and Studio Lings, with scripts by Masahiro Yokotani ( The Devil is a Part-Timer! ), character designs by Kazuyuki Ueda ( Love Flops ) and music by Yusuke Shirato ( In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki ). The first film, subtitled "dear sisters", premiered in Japan on February 2 earlier this year. Crunchyroll streams the YuruYuri TV anime...

The Misfit of Demon King Academy is a very popular fantasy adventure novel series written by Shu. The original series has been ongoing since 2017, with the light novel series currently consisting of 14 volumes illustrated by Yoshinori Shizuma. It has also been adapted into an ongoing anime series, whose first season ran from July 4 to September 26, 2020. A second season was announced, consisting of two non-consecutive cours. The first one, containing 12 episodes, aired from January 8 to September 24, 2023, and was plagued by issues and delays. Still, the second cour of Silver Link’s anime series is on track to premiere on April 13, 2024, and we now have yet another trailer for the upcoming series ahead of the premiere.

As far as the official plot is concerned, here is how The Misfit of Demon King Academy has been described officially:

Tired of ceaseless war destroying humans, spirits, and demons alike, the Demon King of Tyranny,...

The Misfit of Demon King Academy II , the second season of the ongoing TV anime based on the fantasy light novel series, has revealed a new trailer and additional information about the opening and ending themes for the series. The series will continue broadcasting in Japan with a new cour beginning on April 12, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup. Nao Toyama, who voices Arcana in the series, performs alongside Burnout Syndromes for the new opening theme song for the series, which is entitled “Maou” (“Demon King”). Additionally, Tomori Kusunoki, who voices Misha in the series, performs the new ending theme, which is entitled “Shingetsu” (“Crescent Moon”). The original The Misfit of Demon King Academy light novels are written by Shu, illustrated by Yoshinori Shizuma, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. English language versions are...

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After the massive critical and commercial success of “A Silent Voice” (2016), it seemed like director Naoko Yamada could do no wrong and was poised for huge things. It may have been strange for some then that her next directorial project would be tied to the “Sound! Euphonium” anime series, which Yamada had previously worked on as series unit director under Tatsuya Ishihara. It could almost be seen as a regression, as Yamada's first two features, “K-on! The Movie” (2011) and “Tamako Love Story” (2014), were also based on pre-existing anime series. Yet whether a fan of “Sound! Euphonium” or not, “Liz and the Blue Bird” (2018) is a constant delight and could well be Yamada's masterpiece.

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Mizore Yoroizuka and Nozomi Kasaki are close friends, bandmates, and entering their third and final year of highschool. They are a pair of opposites,...

Train to the End of the World (known as Shumatsu Train Doko e Iku? in Japan), an upcoming original TV anime, has revealed a new trailer, two new cast members, and the ending theme song performer. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on April 1, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The new cast members include: Yoka Nakatomi voiced by Nao Toyama (Celestine in I Shall Survive Using Potions! ) Yoka Nakatomi character visual Zenjiro voiced by Kazuyuki Okitsu (Eden Vallock in Metallic Rouge ) Zenjiro character visual Rokudenashi performs the ending theme for the series, which is entitled “Eureka”. Tsutomu Mizushima directs Train to the End of the World at animation studio Emt Squared. The series also features series composition by Michiko Yokote ( Heaven's Design Team ), original character designs by namo, character designs and chief animation direction by Asako Nishida, and music by Miho Tsujibayashi.

The official website of Laid-Back Camp revealed a brand new trailer for the third season of the anime on March 14, 2024. The trailer previews the opening and ending theme songs of the anime.

Kiminone performed the opening theme song “Laid-Back Journey,” whereas Asaka performed the series’ ending theme song “So Precious”.

Accompanying the trailer was a new visual depicting the camping trip that Nadeshiko, Rin, and Ayano went to, as well as the camping trip embarked upon by Chiaki, Aoi, and Ena.

Laid-Back Camp season 3, titled Yuru Camp△ SEASON3, is scheduled to start airing on April 4, 2024.

For the 3rd season, the animation production studio has been shifted from C-Station to Eight Bit. Studio C-Station worked on the first two seasons of the anime along with an anime film adaptation.

With the change in production company, the main staff members have also been renewed. Shin Tosaka will serve as the new director,...

After an explosive first season last year, the Shy anime adaptation will officially be back in action for Season 2 this July ! A teaser visual was released, depicting the titular superhero and an upcoming new character: Ai Tennoji, a shinobi princess on the run, who will be voiced by Kotori Koiwai (Elaine in The Seven Deadly Sins ). Hitomi Ueda (Granat in Tales of Wedding Rings ) was also announced to voice Utsuro, a shadowy member of the Amarairuku, in the sequel. Teaser Visual Ai Tennoji / Kotori Koiwai Utsuro / Hitomi Ueda Cast members Shino Shimoji, Nao Toyama, Sayumi Suzushiro and Kotori Kawai will appear at AnimeJapan 2024 next weekend for the Shy stage event, where the latest information for Season 2 will be presented. A special illustration for the occasion was also released . AnimeJapan 2024 artwork Related: Shy TV Anime Saves the Best for First with Opening Theme Video Masaomi Ando ( Toilet-bound Hanako-kun ) directs the series,...

Granblue Fantasy is Japanese role-playing video game developed by Cygames. It released on March 10, 2014, and has attracted a total of more than 36 million registered users. The game celebrated its 10th anniversary day on March 10, 2024, and posted a special movie on its official YouTube channel . The song in the two-minute video that depicts the series' trajectory to date was sung by the four voice actors who play the main characters in the game — Yuki Ono (Gran), Hisako Kanemoto (Djeeta), Nao Toyama (Lyria), and Rie Kugimiya (Vyrn). The A-1 Pictures-produced first season of the game's TV anime adaptation, titled Granblue Fantasy The Animation , aired for 13 episodes from April to June 2017, then the Mappa-produced second season followed with 12 episodes from October to December 2020. The second season and its extra three episodes are available on Crunchyroll . Crunchyroll describes the series: This is a world of the skies, where many islands drift in the sky.

Seiyu Radio no Ura Omote (“Both Sides of Voice Actor Radio”), an upcoming TV anime based on the series of voice actor-themed light novels, has revealed a new trailer and two new cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on April 10, 2024. The new cast members include: Otome Sakuranamiki voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa (Übel in Freiren: Beyond Journey's End ) Otome Sakuranamki and Ikumi Hasegawa Mikuru Yubisaki voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin Shima in Laid-Back Camp ) Mikuru Yubisaki and Nao Toyama The original Seiyu Radio no Ura Omote light novels are written by Ko Nigatsu, illustrated by Saba Mizore, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. Hideki Tachibana directs the TV anime adaptation at animation studio Connect. Keiichiro Ochi provides the character designs and serves as chief animation director, and Keichi Hirokawa and Kuniyuki Takahashi of Monaca provide the music. Seiyu Radio no Ura...

The official website of Laid-Back Camp announced that the third season of the anime, titled Yuru Camp△ SEASON3, is scheduled to start airing on April 4, 2024.

It was also revealed that Kiminone will perform the opening theme song “Laid-Back Journey,” whereas Asaka will return to perform the series’ ending theme song “So Precious”.

For the 3rd season, the animation production studio has been shifted from C-Station to Eight Bit. Studio C-Station worked on the first two seasons of the anime along with an anime film adaptation.

With the change in production company, the main staff members have also been renewed. Shin Tosaka will serve as the new director, with Masafumi Sugiura in charge of series composition.

Hisanori Hashimoto will handle character design. However, the music composer Akiyuki Tateyama and sound director Takeshi Takadera will reprise their roles for the new season.

Moreover, Yumiri Hanamori, Nao Toyama, Sayuri Hara, Aki Toyosaki, and...

How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy manga by Nana Aokawa, has revealed the main staff and main cast for the series. The main cast includes: Suo voiced by Mikako Komatsu (Lorrane Vivie in The Unwanted Undead Adventurer ) Suo character visual Tokiwa voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi (Dennis in Undead Murder Farce ) Tokiwa character visual Fuji voiced by Aoi Yuki (Pascal in NieR:Automata Ver1.1a ) Fuji character visual Asagi voiced by Shun Horie (Migi in Migi&Dali ) Asagi character visual Kohaku voiced by Nao Toyama (Hoshi Ayukawa in My Tiny Senpai ) Kohaku character visual Hagi voiced by Gakuto Kajiwara (Kai in Sasaki and Peeps ) Hagi character visual The original How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer manga is serialized in Square Enix's Gangan Online shojo manga magazine, and an English language version is also available on the MangaUp! app. Kazuomi Koga directs the...

A TV anime adaptation of Ko Nigatsu's voice actor-themed light novel series Seiyu Radio no Ura Omote is set to premiere in Japan in April 2024, following an announcement on the anime's official website on February 14. Additionally, voice actor Miku Ito will perform the anime's opening theme song, "Now On Air." Along with Moe Toyota as Yuhi Yugure, Ito is cast as the other protagonist, Yasumi Utatane. The two members of the voice actor unit Pyxis played the two girl protagonists in the novel's Pv, audiobooks and radio shows, and reprising their roles in the anime as well. Miku Ito "Now On Air" will release as Ito's 12th solo single on May 1, 2024. "I was very happy because I am involved with this series in various ways," Ito said. "I never thought that the day would come when I would sing as an artist in a series where I play the lead role.

The official website of AnimeJapan 2024 revealed the line-ups for its main stages, Red, Blue and Green, on Jan 19, 2024.

AnimeJapan 2024 will take place at Tokyo Big Sight on March 23-24, 2024.

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

Red & Green Stage: Closed stage with assigned seating. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Blue Stage: Open stage with assigned seating for seated viewing near the stage front. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Limited free viewing at the rear due to space constraints.

Check out the complete timetable of AnimeJapan 2024 stages below:

Red Stage AnimeJapan 2024 Line-up: Date: March 23, 2024 Timings (Jst)Event NameMembers attending09:15 – 09:50Suicide Squad ISEKAIAnna Nagase, Yuuichirou Umehara, Reigo Yamaguchi, Jun Fukuyama and more10:25 – 11:00Mushoku Tensei: Jobless ReincarnationYumi Uchiyama, Tomokazu Sugita, Ai Kayano, Yuuki Takada, Yuiko Ohara11:35 – 12:10i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!

There’s a lot of information surrounding Granblue Fantasy: Relink, the upcoming action RPG from Cygames, thanks to the Granblue Fantasy Fes 2023 event that recently took place. While we already talked about the playable demo for the PS4 and PS5 here, we also got to hear the theme song for the game, “Good Night, Good Morning,” performed by Nao Toyama, who also voices the character Lyria. Check out the theme song in this trailer. In addition to the theme song, […]

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"Hero Classroom" is a new anime TV series, directed by Kosuke Kawamura, starring Reiji Kawashima, Misuzu Yamada, Nao Toyama  and Hina Kino, streaming July 2023 on Crunchyroll:

"...'Blade', a former brave hero gave up his powers after striking a bargain with the 'Demon King'. He decides to go back to school as an ordinary student.

"But the school he enrolls in turns out to be an elite academy for training heroes, and even without his powers Blade's mental and physical skills are off the charts. Will Blade be able to enjoy a tranquil school life?..."

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It's been known for a while that part 2 of "Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War" would premiere in July 2023, but we now have a concrete date and a trailer to go with it. The next batch of "Bleach" episodes, subtitled "The Separation," will begin airing on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. Pt. The series will continue to be simulcast outside Japan, with subtitles in six languages available upon premiere: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and German. Information about dub release dates should be forthcoming following the premiere.

"Thousand-Year Blood War" adapts the final arc of Tite Kubo's original manga, published in Weekly Shonen Jump. "Bleach" is the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, a Japanese teenager with red hair, a punk attitude, and the ability to see ghosts. One day, he's attacked by an evil spirit called a Hollow and given the power to defeat it by Rukia Kuchiki, a Shinigami girl...

Features the voices of: Mayu Matsuoka, Anne Watanabe, Kumiko Asô, Nao Tôyama, Keiji Fujiwara, Akiko Yajima, Masachika Ichimura | Written by Miho Maruo | Directed by Keiichi Hara

Outside of literally three or four movies, my viewing of Japanese animated movies is completely reliant on Studio Ghibili. That said, I adore the studio and every one of its movies, with Spirited Away being one of my all time favourites. So it was about time I checked out the output from other animation filmmakers in Japan.

As the title would suggest, The Wonderland does have a few influences from Alice in Wonderland. But to be honest, there’s nothing too obvious and it definitely does not feel like a retread of that story. The day before her birthday, a young girl, Akane, meets an alchemist named Hippocrates and his student Pipo. Along with an antique shop owner, Chii, who she is kind of friends with,...