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The official website and accounts for the Kaya-chan Isn't Scary anime today revealed a new commercial and key visual, a January 2026 broadcast start and four additional cast members, as follows: Namu voiced by Yuki Kaji (Kenma in Haikyu!! ) Mobuo voiced by Fukushi Ochiai (Hiromi in 365 Days To The Wedding ) Akira-sensei voiced by Azusa Tadokoro (Eri in City The Animation ) Chihiro-sensei voiced by Shiori Izawa (Nanachi in Made in Abyss ) Kaya-chan Isn't Scary Commercial Kaya-chan Isn't Scary Key Visual Related: Kaya-chan Isn't Scary Anime Shares Ghost Day Illustration Hiroshi Ikehata ( Dark Gathering ) directs the Kaya-chan Isn't Scary anime at East Fish Studio, with series composition by Shigeru Murakoshi...

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the latest information about the 20th anniversary project of The Idolm@Ster franchise, including two key visuals, at "The Idolm@Ster 20th Anniversary Pre-party Live Streaming" on July 19. 20th anniversary key visual 1 20th anniversary key visual 2 The two key visuals were also featured in the opening movie for the upcoming 20th anniversary live-streaming event below. A special event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Idolm@Ster franchise will be held at 18:00 (Jst) / 02:00 (Pt) on July 26, 2025, the day of the 20th anniversary, at the Main Hall of Mori no Hall 21 (Matsudo City Cultural Hall). The event will also be streamed live for free on the franchise's official YouTube channel , Nico Nico Live , and X Live. Voice actors scheduled to participate include: Ayaka Ohashi (Uzuki Shimamura from The Idolm@Ster Cinderella Girls ) Ayaka Fukuhara (Rin Shibuya from The Idolm@Ster Cinderella Girls ) Haruka Yamazaki (Mirai Kasuga...

To commemorate the theatrical release of the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved anime movie today in Japan, the movie's official X (formerly Twitter) posted a special collaboration visual co-drawn by the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid original manga author Coolkyousinnjya and the anime's character designer Miku Kadowaki . The visual features Kanna, Kobayashi, Tohru, and Iruru, drawn by Coolkyousinnjya, and Kimun Kamui and Azad, drawn by Kadowaki, who are glaring at each other, looking like they are about to start a battle. And additional voice cast members were also revealed — Shinya Takahashi as the middle-aged fairy, who also appeared in the second season of the TV anime, and Azusa Tadokoro (Aoi Kiriya in Aikatsu! ) as the fairy girl. Related: Crunchyroll to Release Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved Anime Movie Worldwide Following the two-season TV anime in 2017 and 2021, the feature...

Keiichi Arawi’s City manga has been around since 2016 and currently has just 13 volumes due to numerous breaks in production and publication. But, the manga recently returned and we also know that an anime adaptation will premiere this year.

Titled City the Animation, the anime will premiere this summer, and ahead of the premiere, the producers have decided to do a weekly thing where they announce new cast members for the anime.

This Monday, two new cast members for the upcoming anime have been announced.

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The first announced cast member is Yū Miyazaki as Kamaboko Oni, a manga artist. The characters seems to be very optimistic based on the description:

The second cast member is Ryōta Suzuki as Todoroki, Kamaboko’s editor. Based on his description, he is not that happy with Kamaboko.

The two of them...

Ahead of a July 6, 2025 broadcast, the official accounts for City The Animation today announced the casting of Yu Miyazaki as manga artist Oni Kamaboko and Ryota Suzuki as his editor, Todoroki. A second concept visual produced by .MP was also unveiled, titled "God Soccer + special otheres." City The Animation Concept Visual 2, "God Soccer + special otheres" City The Animation 's previously confirmed cast includes: Midori Nagumo voiced by Mikako Komatsu Ayumu Niikura voiced by Aki Toyosaki Wako Izumi voiced by Yui Ishikawa Tsurubishi Makabe voiced by Yoshihisa Kawahara Tatewaku Makabe voiced by Miyu Irino Matsuri Makabe voiced by Ayaka Nanase Eri Amakazari voiced by Azusa Tadokoro Riko Izumi voiced by Yu Wakui Professor Adatara and Father Adatara voiced by Takehito Koyasu Mother Adatara voiced by Mayumi Asano Tatsuta Adatara voiced by Kenn Ryota Adatara voiced by Satoshi Inomata Kamome Adatara voiced by Coco Hayashi Umi Adatara voiced by Haruna Fukushima Sora...

The official website and accounts for City The Animation today confirmed that the upcoming comedy series will begin airing in July 2025 , while also revealing a brand-new key visual and five more resident cast members. City The Animation Key Visual City The Animation 's confirmed cast list is now as follows: Midori Nagumo voiced by Mikako Komatsu Ayumu Niikura voiced by Aki Toyosaki Wako Izumi voiced by Yui Ishikawa Tsurubishi Makabe voiced by Yoshihisa Kawahara Tatewaku Makabe voiced by Miyu Irino Matsuri Makabe voiced by Ayaka Nanase Eri Amakazari voiced by Azusa Tadokoro Riko Izumi voiced by Yu Wakui Tsuruyoshi Makabe Tatewaku Makabe Matsuri Makabe Eri Amakazari Riko Izumi Related: Kyoto Animation Adapts Keiichi Arawi's City Manga For 2025 Anime Based on the manga by Keiichi Arawi, Tachi Ishidate ( Violet Evergarden ) directs City The Animation at studio Kyoto Animation, with character designs/chief animation direction by Tamami Tokuyama ( Sound! Euphonium animation...

There is no shortage of romance anime dynamics in any genre. However, shonen romances have often shown relationships getting their start when the male protagonist has feelings first. While it doesn’t always happen this way, many male main characters begin their crushes before the female leads. This has remained a popular trope that continues to have its fans to this day.

The best shonen romances where the guy falls first typically feature underdog main characters who see their love interests as too out of their league. The male protagonists are shy initially but grow to have more confidence in the end. This trope is fairly prevalent in romance anime, but these shonen stories are among the best.

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As part of the previously reported 20th anniversary project , Bandai Namco Entertainment's idol-themed franchise The Idolm@Ster plans a special live-streaming on YouTube , Nico Nico Live , and the franchise's official X (formerly Twitter) from 19:00 (Jst) / 02:00 (Pt) on December 27, 2024. The title of the live-streaming is "All-Imas Daikanshasai~2025-nen made Mou Matenai! Namahaishin" ("All-Imas Great Thanksgiving Festival ~We can't wait any longer until 2025! Live Streaming"). A total of more than 20 people, including 12 voice actors from each of the series, will appear in the largest year-end joint live streaming to date, leading up to the franchise's 20th anniversary in 2025! The streaming will be Mc'd by voice actor Kenji Akabane (The Producer in The iDOLM@Ster anime) and Bandai Namco Entertainment producer Wakako Hazama . In addition to the 12 voice actors listed below, a number of special guests will also appear. Voice actors scheduled to participate: Eriko Nakamura (Haruka Amami from The...

With crushes, her youth disappearing fast and an infectious disease on the loose, Mizuha has her plate full. That all comes crashing down when her childhood friend confesses. Coming-of-age anime series Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You , based on the manga of the same name by Haruka Mitsui, released its first full trailer alongside a visual of Mizuha and her friends sitting on a pier as well as announcing two additional cast members. Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You Anime First Trailer and Key Visual Joining the cast of Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You is: Ryosuke Saito voiced by Yuto Uemura (Atsushi Nakajima in Bungo Stray Dogs ) Chika Kurashiki voiced by Azusa Tadokoro (Tae Futaba in Masamune-kun's Revenge ) Ryosuke Saito character visual Chika Kurashiki character visual Related: Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You. Anime Reveals Main Cast and More Junichi Yamamoto directs the...

A plentiful and diverse genre, isekai takes audiences, along with usually unsuspecting and perfectly ordinary heroes, on exciting adventures to fantastical other worlds. Tales about escaping mundanity by traveling to realms of magic and mystery have been around in anime for decades. Yet, isekai became mainstream and fully established itself as a genre quite recently. Around the same time, isekai anime earned a rather unfortunate reputation - another world stories in anime are commonly dismissed as too repetitive and trope-reliant, leading to countless incredible isekai series flying under the radar.

Few other anime genres feature as many underrated shows as isekai, including both series that dont get enough attention from fans and over-hated titles undeserving of their poor notoriety. From forgotten hidden gems to criminally undervalued modern shows, these overlooked isekai series have a claim to shine in the spotlight.

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Uji City and Kyoto Animation are intrinsically bonded and to celebrate this bond, the two have teamed up for a promotional campaign for the historic city. The collaboration was first announced last October with a visual and since then a 30-second anime commercial for the campaign was released back in March and now the full six-minute anime has been released on Uji City’s YouTube channel. The full animation was originally exclusive to Uji City geographically, only available to those inside the city while sharing their location. Now though, anyone can enjoy the anime short about highlighting the romantic history of the area centered around Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji . Uji is one the oldest and most historic towns in Japan with centuries-old locations dotted throughout the area. Uji’s long history is full of war, love, tragedy and more, all dating back to the Heian period and further.

The official YouTube channel for three-member voice actor unit TrySail has started streaming a music video for their 16th CD single song, "Micro Revolution," which is now featured as the opening theme for the summer 2024 TV anime Dungeon People . In keeping with the taste of the song, the music video is set in an American diner and is based on the theme of a "girl who loves pranks." The three members work part-time at the American diner, where they play a series of cute pranks on each other. TrySail "Micro Revolution" Music Video Emiri Torihata , who has worked on music videos for popular voice actors such as Azusa Tadokoro ( "Private Room" ), Yurika Kubo ( "Kawaikutte Ijiwarushichau" ), and Shugo Nakamura ( "Here Comes The Sun" ), served as director. "We wanted to make a fun music video in which three good friends who love to play pranks are thinking about what they are going to do every day,...

The official YouTube channel for voice actor Azusa Tadokoro has started streaming a music video for "Ivory," the title track from her upcoming new original mini-album to release on July 30. Azusa Tadokoro "Ivory" Music Video Prior to the CD release, the song "Ivory" has already been available on digital services . Related: Azusa Tadokoro Posts New Music Video Filled with Passion from Her First Self-produced Album "Waver" Tadokoro is one of many Japanese performers who have built successful careers in both voice acting and singing. Two years after started her voice acting activities, she made her solo singer debut under her own name in 2014, releasing 14 singles and four albums to date. "Ivory" is her first original album in three and a half years since the release of her previous original album, "Waver," in January 2021. "Ivory" CD jacket Source : Azusa TAdokoro official YouTube channel © Bandai Namco Arts Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The official website and accounts for the upcoming Narenare -Cheer for You!- anime today revealed a July 7 at 23:45 Jst broadcast premiere for Japanese television, along with a brand-new trailer highlighting all kinds of colorful characters, a key visual with a gorgeous view of Gunma Prefecture and additional cast members. Main Key Visual The newly announced cast joining the original series as senior members of the school cheerleading club are as follows: Ichigo Izawano voiced by Azusa Tadokoro Hana Nabatame voiced by Yuna Kitahara Hiiragi Kanzaki voiced by Rikako Aida Miyabi Kushida voiced by Yu Serizawa Ichigo Izawano / Azusa Tadokoro Hana Nabatame / Yuna Kitahara Hiiragi Kanzaki / Rikako Aida Miyabi Kushida / Yu Serizawa Related: Nanare Hananare Anime Shows Local Spirit in Gunma Prefecture Collaboration Featuring original character designs by Tomomi Takada, Narenare -Cheer for You!- is directed by Kodai Kakimoto ( BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! ), who also serves as series composer,...

VTuber Legend Announces July Debut Date: Details Inside - Main Image

The VTuber Legend release date is official, as it was confirmed alongside the release of a brand-new promo video.

Aside from its premiere date, the trailer also came with other details, including new cast members. Plus, the trailer also shows off new footage, mostly featuring the main character Awayuki Kokorone.

This is not the first time that a VTuber is the center of attention in an anime, but it goes to show just how intertwined the VTubing and anime industries are.

VTuber Legend Release Date and Schedule Revealed

VTuber Legend is a light novel series that began back in May 2021. Nearly two years later, the series was confirmed to be getting an anime adaptation.

Since then, more details have been revealed, not to mention that an actual VTuber channel was made to promote it.

Finally, the VTuber Legend anime...

VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream , an upcoming TV anime based on the comedic light novel series of the same name, has revealed a new trailer (below) as well as three new cast members for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx, Kbs Kyoto, Sun TV, and At-x beginning on July 7, 2024, with an additional broadcast to follow on Bs Ntv beginning on July 9, 2024. The new cast members include: Alice Souma voiced by Azusa Tadokoro (Itsuki in Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari ) Alice Souma character visual Eirai Sonokaze voiced by M・A・O (Livia Do Udis is A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics ) Eirai Sonokaze character visual Kaeru Yamatani voiced by Ai Kayano Kaeru Yamatani character visual The original VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream light novels are written by Nana Nanato, illustrated by Siokazunoko, and...

Uji City and Kyoto Animation have a very strong bond. Not only is Sound! Euphonium , one of the studio’s current flagship anime, set in the area, but it is also where the studio is located, with many of the staff living in and around the city. Because of this bond, the two partnered up for a tourism campaign to highlight the romantic history of the area centered around Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji . The campaign was originally announced in October 2023 with a gorgeous visual. Yesterday, a commercial for the town keeping with the same historical context from the poster was brought to life in a way only the staff at Kyoto Animation can. The short 30-second version of the video is available above, but a longer six-minute version will be available inside Uji City from March 9 through location sharing on your smartphone. Related: Uji City Teams up...

Voice actor Azusa Tadokoro launched a crowdfunding campaign for her new photo book on February 14. It will be her second photo book following "Yohaku" released in November 2022. She loves bread, and it has been her dream since her debut to "go to France and try French bread if I were to go abroad," so France is the planned location for the photo shoot. She said, "I will have an opportunity to shoot a new photo book my first time in Europe and my first time in France. We will also launch a crowdfunding so that everyone can experience the atmosphere and sights of Paris in this memorable year of the Olympics, so please join us if you would like to participate! We will make it a great photo book, so please look forward to it!" The crowdfunding campaign is scheduled to run for a month from February 14 to March 14. And...