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Cygames' fantasy RPG smart phone game Princess Connect! Re:Dive will hold an online event "Priconne Fes 2025" on its official YouTube channel on February 8 and 9, 2025. The game released in Japan on February 15, 2018 for Android and iOS, and this event will be held to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the release. As part of the program, a new special anime will stream on the channel on February 9, the second day of the event. This special anime will be newly produced for “Priconne Fes 2025”. The title and details will be announced at a later date. "Priconne Fes 2025” will stream live on YouTube Live for free. Various series voice cast members will appear on stage for the two-day event for special Princess Connect! Re:Dive programs, including variety shows where participants can win in-game items, informational talks, new information announcements and more. "Priconne Fes 2025" Trailer Scheduled Participating Voice Actors Atsushi Abe (Protagonist) M·A...

The official website for the Ashura anime series released a teaser trailer today for its upcoming second season. The new clip announces the next season is set to premiere in Japan in January 2025. The site also revealed three new voice cast members who will join for Seson 2. The anime's official X (formerly Twitter) is streaming short clips to introduce their character voices. Of the three, only Kuuro's voice is also revealed in the teaser trailer above. Kaishin no Kuuro ("Kuuro the Cautious") voiced by Mariya Ise (Killua Zoldyck in Hunter × Hunter ) A dwarf who used to be an assassin for the intelligence guild “Obsidian Eyes”. He is currently cooperating with Aureatia. He has the ability to perceive everything with his “Heavenly Eyes,” and his accuracy has “reached” the realm of predicting the future. Now, his power is waning. Mayoi no Cuneigh ("Cuneigh the Wanderer") voiced by Miku Ito (Miku Nakano...

Nippon Columbia's official YouTube channel has released a special music video for voice actor Miku Ito 's 12th single song "Now On Air." The song was featured as the opening theme for the The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio anime, where she was also cast as Yasumi Utatane / Yumiko Sato, one of the anime's two protagonist characters. The video was newly edited for the "Animelo Summer Live 2024 -Stargazer-" event, which Ito performed on the second day, August 31. The clip consisted of memorable scenes from the anime story, and was screened on the stage as she sang this song. "Now On Air" Animelo 2024 Version Music Video Miku Ito "Now On Air" Original Music Video The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio Anime Creditless Opening Movie The TV anime adaptation of Ko Nigatsu's light novel series The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio aired for 12 episodes from April...

Ahead of an October 2024 broadcast, the official website and accounts for the upcoming Acro Trip anime revealed a brand-new key visual and three additional cast members, along with details about the magical girl series' opening and ending songs. Inori Minase, the voice of Berry Blossom, will perform "Fragum" for the opening song, joined by KanoeRana ( Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Op) with "Reversible Baby" for the ending song. The newly announced cast joining leads Miku Ito, Inori Minase, Kengo Kawanishi and Nobunaga Shimazaki are as follows: Baryu Omizo voiced by Shotaro Morikubo Kokoa voiced by Miharu Hanai Tsuki voiced by Chiharu Sawashiro Baryu Omizo Kokoa Tsuki Related: Acro Trip TV Anime Reveals Cast, Visual and Teaser Trailer Based on the manga by Yone Sawata, Ayumu Kotake directs Acro Trip at studio Voil, with series composition by Shinichi Inozume, character designs by Toshie Kawamura and music by Technoboys Pulcraft Green-fund.

Hailed as a "500% Cute Quintuplet Rom-Com", the previously announced The Quintessential Quintuplets＊ anime-original special is officially slated for a three-week run in Japanese theaters from September 20, 2024 before a television broadcast! A new visual teasing the "Honeymoon Arc" and Hawaii setting was also unveiled, along with theme song details. Teaser Visual The anime's opening song ("Gotobun no Egao") and ending song ("Memories") will both be performed by the Nakano sisters' voice actresses, Kana Hanazawa, Ayana Taketatsu, Miku Ito, Ayane Sakura and Inori Minase. Related: The Quintessential Quintuplets~ Anime Special Brings Shaft's Retro Charm Both seasons of The Quintessential Quintuplets TV anime along with the concluding film are currently streaming on Crunchyroll, which describes the series as such: Uesugi Fuutarou, a high school second-year from a poor family, receives a highly appealing offer to work part-time as a tutor... but his students turn out to be girls from his own class! What's more,...

Ahead of the CD release, voice actor Miku Ito released her 12th single song "Now On Air" on digital services on April 24, alongside her official YouTube channel streaming a music video for the song. The tune is now featured as the opening theme for the The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio anime, where she is also cast as Yasumi Utatane / Yumiko Sato, one of the anime's two protagonist characters. Miku Ito "Now On Air" music video Takuro Okubo directs the "Now On Air" music video. Okubo has directed Ito's music videos since her second single "Shocking Blue" in 2017. Like the story of the anime, the video depicts her activities as a voice actor in a documentary style. The three-day shoot includes recording and shooting of her artist photos and CD jackets, YouTube Live streaming, voice recording studio, and more, giving a glimpse behind the scenes of her work.

The first episode of the TV anime adaptation of Negi Haruba's romantic comedy manga series The Quintessential Quintuplets aired in Japan on January 11, 2019, and a special project to celebrate its fifth anniversary launched on January 1, as previously reported . As part of the project, a commemorative song "Kimi Dattakara" ( Because It's You ) will be available on digital services on April 17. The anime's official website announced the news on April 11. Digital single jacket The song is, of course, sung by the Nakano family's quintuplet sisters — Ichika (voiced by Kana Hanazawa), Nino (voiced by Ayana Taketatsu), Miku (voiced by Miku Ito), Yostuba (voiced by Ayane Sakura), and Istuki (voiced by Inori Minase). Singer-songwriter Aira Yuuki writes the lyrics, while Keita Miyoshi, who provided the anime's character songs, works on the music and arrangement. Additionally, the fifth anniversary best album is set to release in Japan on September 18, 2024. Details of the album are unknown,...

Shueisha, a leading publisher in Japan, is set to launch Deaibooks, an AI-driven manga recommendation service, scheduled to debut on April 25, 2024.

With the theme “Encounter Good Manga in Life,” Deaibooks aims to provide users with personalized manga recommendations tailored to their preferences. This is achieved through the assistance of an AI-powered librarian apprentice named Aihara Pitari, who will engage in conversations with users to better understand their tastes and interest.

The character design for Aihara Pitari is done by Oshi No Ko manga illustrator Mengo Yokoyari, with the character’s voice provided by Miku Ito.

Deaibooks will feature over 5,000 manga titles, ranging from new releases to classics, all available in digital format from Shueisha.

Additionally, the service will continually update its library with new releases each month.

To celebrate the launch of Deaibooks, Shueisha has announced a special campaign wherein Aihara Pitari will make introductory phone calls to lucky participants...

King Amusement Creative's official YouTube channel has started streaming a character Pv for Mahiru Kouzuki, one of the protagonists in the upcoming spring 2024 TV anime Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night . Mahiru Kouzuki, voiced by Miku Ito (Miku Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets ), is introduced as: She is a mass-produced type high school girl who tries to avoid conflicts and troubles. She tends to be overly sensitive, and while she is able to relate to people with all her heart, she is easily hurt by even the smallest things. In her childhood, she was active as an illustrator named "Yoru Mitsuki," but was forced to suspend her activities due to a certain incident. Because of that, she has been traumatized by being special and has spent her days trying to be as normal as possible. However, an encounter with Kano triggers her daily life to become special again. Doga Kobo...

This October, Yoshiko Shimamura's novel Ganbatte Ikimasshoi will be adapted into a theatrical anime film. Today, we get our first look at the youth rowing club saga, as well as the actors behind its five main cast members. Check out the poster for the film: Related: Trapezium Anime Film Releases Main Trailer with Key Visual, Cast Announcements The main cast, from left to right, consists of: Miyoko Hyoudou: Akari Kito (Nezuko in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Riina Takahashi: Rie Takahashi (Megumin in Konosuba ) Eiko Murakami: Sora Amamiya (Aqua in Konosuba ) Hime Saeki: Miku Ito (Miku Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets ) Mayumi Inomoto: Ikumi Hasegawa (Ikuyo Kita in Bocchi The Rock! ) Hear them in action in the film's first trailer: Related: Mari Okada's Maboroshi Anime Film Wins Niigata International Animated Film Festival's Kabuku Award Yuhei Sakuragi ( Ingress the Animation ) directs Ganbatte Ikimasshoi , which is being animated at Studio Moe and Reirs.

Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night is an upcoming original anime created by Jelee, whose premiere is set for April 6, 2024, in Japan. AMC Networks has now officially confirmed that the highly-anticipated series will be available internationally through Hidive, which will stream the series exclusively on its platform starting on April 6, as we have said. On top of that, Hidive will also organize the American premiere of the series at Anime Boston 2024, which is to be held on March 29, 2024, and will show the first two episodes of the series. So, American fans, if you’re in Boston at the end of the month, you know where you have to go!

Jelee created Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night as an original anime, with the producers officially summarizing the plot as follows:

Shibuya is a city full of identity. It is here on Shibuya’s late night streets that illustrator Mahiru Kozuki,...

The official site and social channels for the forthcoming Gods' Games We Play TV anime adaptation have unveiled a new visual, new cast members Kent Ito and Miku Ito, as well as a confirmed broadcast premiere of April 1 in Japan. Cast and character settings are featured below. Kent Ito and Miku Ito as Darks and Kerlich, respectively Related: Gods' Games We Play Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll The TV anime will now premiere on April 1 across Japanese TV networks, with Crunchyroll set to stream the series. An updated key visual has been released and is featured below. The opening theme has also been announced with AliA performing "NewGame" and cast member Hina Tachibana performing the ending theme song "I'm Game!" The Gods' Games We Play anime is being directed by Tatsuya Shiraishi at studio Liden Films, with series composition by Ntl, character designs by Yoshihiro Watanabe ( Haganai ) and music by Gin.

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 six central girls of upcoming original anime Nanare Hananare have all had the chance to tell us about themselves, following the release of character introduction videos for Nodoka Ohtani, Shion Tanizaki and Megumi Kaionji which include traits such as birthdays, heights, favorite foods and more. Individual videos for the previously announced Kanata, Suzuha and Anna are available to watch here . Related: Original TV Anime Nanare Hananare Releases Character Introduction Videos for Kanata, Suzuha and Anna Kodai Kakimoro ( BanG Dream! ) will direct the anime and also serve as series composer, at studio P.A. Works for a 2024 premiere. Tomomi Takada is credited with the original character designs, with Kanami Sekiguchi and Nana Miura designing the characters for animation. Sekiguchi also serves as chief animation director. The anime's central cast includes: Kanata Misora voiced by Rika Nakagawa Suzuha Obunai voiced by Yuki Nakashima Anna Aveiro voiced by Larissa Tago Takeda Nodoka Ohtani...

First announced in November 2022, upcoming fantasy comedy anime Acro Trip is now well on its way to a 2024 premiere after unveiling a key visual and teaser trailer today. Key Visual Four main cast members were also confirmed, as follows: Chizuko Date voiced by Miku Ito (Kokkoro in Princess Connect! Re:Dive ) Chroma voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki (Shido in Date A Live ) Berry Blossom voiced by Inori Minase (Misaki in Dead Mount Death Play ) Mashiro voiced by Kengo Kawanishi (Gen in Dr. Ston E ) Chizuko Date Chroma Berry Blossom Mashiro Related: 17 Essential Magical Girl Anime on Crunchyroll Based on the manga by Yone Sawata, Acro Trip is being directed by Ayumu Kotake at studio Voil, with series composition by Shinichi Inozume, character designs by Toshie Kawamura and music by Technoboys Pulcraft Green-fund. As previously reported , the story follows normal middle-school girl Chizuko Date—a Niigata-area otaku who's a fan of real-life local magical girl Berry Blossom.

Following the release of an overall character video , the six girls of original anime Nanare Hananare are taking turns each day to introduce themselves in more detail with their birthday, height, favorite food and more. Individual character videos for Kanata, Suzuha and Anna have been released so far and are available to watch below. Related: P.A. Works Announces New Original Anime Mayonaka Punch Nanare Hananare is being directed by Kodai Kakimoro ( BanG Dream! ), who also serves as series composer, at studio P.A. Works for a 2024 premiere, with original character designs by Tomomi Takada adapted for animation by Kanami Sekiguchi, who also serves as chief animation director. The anime's central cast is as follows: Kanata Misora voiced by Rika Nakagawa Suzuha Obunai voiced by Yuki Nakashima Anna Aveiro voiced by Larissa Tago Takeda Nodoka Ohtani voiced by Manaka Iwami Shion Tanizaki voiced by Moe Kahara Megumi Kaionji voiced by Miku Ito...

Nanare Hananare , an upcoming original TV anime created by Dmm.com and P.A. Works, has published a new preview video and a new key visual introducing the six main cast members for the series. Nanare Hananare is scheduled to begin broadcasting in Japan in 2024. The main cast for Nanare Hananare includes: Kanata Misora voiced by Rika Nakagawa Kanata Misora character visual Suzuha Obunai voiced by Yuki Nakashima (Lisa Imai in BanG Dream! ) Suzuha Obunai character visual Anna Aveiro voiced by Larissa Tago Takeda (Ren Kazamatsuri in Shadowverse Flame ) Anna Aveiro character visual Nodoka Ohtani voiced by Manaka Iwami (Noah in Sugar Apple Fairy Tale ) Nodoka Ohtani character visual Shion Tanizaki voiced by Moe Kahara (Preliora in In Another World with My Smartphone ) Shion Tanizaki character visual Megumi Kaionji voiced by Miku Ito (Muriel Besson in Masamune-kun's Revenge R ) Megumi Kaionji character visual Kodai Kakimoto writes and directs Nanare Hananare at animation studio P.

As 2023 bids farewell, the annual Anime! Anime! General Election has unveiled the winners of the “Most Recommended Female Voice Actor” of 2023.

The survey period spanned from Nov 15, 2023, to Dec 15, 2023, during which over 3,000 anime fans participated. With a majority of female respondents, accounting for approximately 65%, with 35% being male, the survey captured the sentiments of a diverse audience ranging from those under 19 to individuals in their 40s.

Participants were asked to identify the voice actors who left a lasting impression, whether through their roles in various anime or their appearances in other forms of entertainment. The criteria ranged from the most active and impactful voice actor of the year to the one fans found themselves recommending the most.

Checkout the top 20 most recommended female voice actors of 2023 below:

20. Marina Inoue

Notable roles: Armin in Aot, Mai Zenin in Jujutsu Kaisen, Momo Yaoyorozu in Mha, etc.

19. Tomori Kusunoki

Notable roles: Makima in Chainsaw Man,...

The anime TV series "Synduality: Noir" streams new episodes January 2024 on Disney+ and Hulu:

"...The year is 2242.

"'Kanata' wants to be a 'Drifter' and meets 'Noir', who is a dud 'Magus' with no memories.

"However, because Noir excels in battle against the 'Enders'...

"...Kanata partners with her and discovers exactly what it takes to be a Drifter..."

Cast includes Takeo Ōtsuka, Kanata Aoi Koga, Nagisa Aoyama, Ciel Yūsuke Kobayashi, Fuminori Komatsu...

...Mouton Konomi Inagaki, Ellie Ayaka Ohashi, Taito Ban, M.A.O., Schnee Daisuke Sakaguchi, Michael Daiki Hamano, Miku Itō and Ryoka Yuzuki.

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The sappy and satisfying teen rom-dram “The Quintessential Quintupluets Movie” stands out among this year’s bumper crop of movies based on popular Japanese anime series. Much like other recent anime crossover hits, like “Jujutsu Kaisen 0” and “One Piece Film: Red,” “The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie” primarily addresses its franchise’s established audience.

You either already know who’s who and what’s already happened prior to this movie’s events, or you’re likely to get pretty lost.

That kind of insular appeal might seem like a handicap for uninitiated viewers, but several anime franchise spinoffs have already dominated the Japanese box office and enjoyed weeks-long, nationwide releases in American chain theaters and multiplexes. “The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie” also has all of the melodramatic revelations and puppy-love intrigue of the preceding anime series, based on Negi Haruba’s manga comics.

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