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Unnamed Memory ‒ Episode 10

Keeping up with the way this show is dropping the ball is exhausting.
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Yuki Shiwasu's Tamon's B-Side Manga Gets Anime

J.C. Staff anime stars Saori Hayami as Utage, Kakeru Hatano as Tamon ― A new official website and X/Twitter account opened on Wednesday to announce that Yuki Shiwasu's Tamon's B-Side (Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!? manga is getting an anime. Shiwasu shared an illustration for the announcement, which coincides with character Tamon's birthday, June 12: The anime stars: Saori Hayami as Utage Kinoshita Kakeru Ha...
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Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture - Part 2 Anime Film Review

If the first part of Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture was bringing the story back to its roots, this second part is all about reminding us what sprang from those roots. ― If the first part of Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture was bringing the story back to its roots, this second part reminds us what sprang from those roots. Lelouch inadvertently and intentionally changed the world, and many things c...
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The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season 2 Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, Promo Video, Visual (Updated)

Hikari Kodama performs opening, Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino performs ending ― The staff for the anime of Kouji Seo's The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses (Megami no Café Terrace) manga announced on Wednesday that VTuber Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino (a.k.a. Pepechi), one of the former Heavenly Kings of VTubers. is performing the ending theme song "Nacchatta!" for the second season. Vocaloid producer Kinoshit...
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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II ‒ Episode 21

This episode is entirely about the reunion of Rudeus and Roxy―and how they idolize each other more than see each other as who they truly are.
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Narenare -Cheer for you!- Anime's Full Promo Video Unveils More Cast & July 7 Debut; Previews Theme Songs

Azusa Tadokoro, Yūna Kitahara, Rikako Aida, Yū Serizawa join cast ― The official website of P.A. Works and DMM.com's original television anime Narenare -Cheer for you!- (Nanare Hananare revealed on Tuesday four more cast members, the key visual, full promotional video, and July 7 premiere of the anime. The video previews the opening theme song "Cheer for you!" and ending theme song "with," as perform...
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Mission: Yozakura Family ‒ Episode 10

Taiyo and Mutsumi are gosh-darned adorable, and woe betide anyone who dares to come between them.
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Go! Go! Loser Ranger! ‒ Episode 9

The more complicated and messy the world of G!G!LR! becomes, the more compelling Fighter D's journey will be.
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Tonari no Yōkai-san ‒ Episode 10

Living in a world of spirits and yokai is complicated, man.
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Kaiju No. 8 ‒ Episode 9

I like that there was an obvious power difference and a high need for tactical adjustments to meet the kaiju threat.

Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Premieres in U.S. With 3 Episodes on June 27 on Max, Hulu

New episodes launch weekly until August 15 ― Warner Bros. Japan announced on Monday that it and Wit Studio's original Suicide Squad ISEKAI anime will premiere in the U.S. on Max and Hulu with its first three episodes on June 27. Episodes will then debut weekly, with the fourth episode launching on July 4 and the 10th and final episode streaming on August 15. The company streamed a teaser trailer The ...
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Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction ‒ Episode 2

Humanity. We're just incapable of seeing past our shortsighted BS.
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 ‒ Episode 58

I guess it only makes sense that we end a mediocre arc with a mediocre episode.
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1108

Everyone is staring down the barrel of the loaded gun known as Seraphim.
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Laid-Back Camp Season 3 ‒ Episode 10

Chikuwa is the true star of this episode. He's fluffy, he wears a hoodie, and he fits snugly into Ena's duffel bag. 10/10. A triumph.
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Sound! Euphonium 3 ‒ Episode 10

I could watch Asuka gesticulate with an Oreo while playfully roasting Kumiko all day. No wonder Kaori hooked up with her.
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 27-June 2

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc episode earns 6.7% rating ― The episode of the live-action series adaptation of Kana Ozawa's Blue Moment manga that aired on Fuji TV on Wednesday, May 29 at 10:00 p.m. earned a 5.8% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV June 2 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 8.0 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc Fuj...
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc ‒ Episode 5

Zenitsu spends almost the entire episode fearing for his life and then he nearly gets knocked out cold by Genya. I like it when Zenitsu gets punched.
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Japan Cuts Film Festival Screens 'Bottle George' Animated Short, Shin Godzilla: Orthochromatic Film

B&W Shin Godzilla film makes international premiere at film festival from July 10-21 ― The Japan Society announced last week that it will screen the 13-minute "Bottle George" animated short and the black-and-white Shin Godzilla: Orthochromatic film in Japanese with English subtitles as part of the JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Cinema event at New York on July 10-21. "Bottle George" will screen...
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Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night ‒ Episode 10

This is a well-done episode that achieves everything it sets out to do. Yet by the end of it my faith that this show will deliver on any of its big emotional ideas was more precarious than ever.
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Black Butler: Public School Arc ‒ Episode 9

Derrick Arden is no longer alive.
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A Condition Called Love ‒ Episode 10

I'm just starting to like the writing in this show so I hope that whatever climax it's building towards will stick the landing.
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A Nobody's Way Up to an Exploration Hero TV Anime Reveals July 6 Debut, 3 More Cast

Yoshino Aoyama, Saika Kitamori, Azusa Tsugimori join cast ― The official website for A Nobody's Way Up to an Exploration Hero, the television anime adaptation of Kaito's Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyūtan light novel series, revealed more cast members and the show's July 6 debut on Monday. The new cast members include: Yoshino Aoyama as Airi Jingūji Saika Kitamori as Miku Moriyama Azusa Tsugimori as H...
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My Hero Academia Season 7 ‒ Episode 144

To borrow the words of John “Hannibal” Smith, I love it when a plan comes together.
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Mecha-Ude Anime Reveals 2 More Cast, New Key Visual

Aoi Yūki, Yoko Hikasa join cast of October anime ― Pony Canyon revealed a new key visual and two new cast members for the full-fledged anime of Sae Okamoto's Mecha-Ude project on Monday. The newly announced cast members are: Aoi Yūki as Fubuki Yoko Hikasa as Amaryllis The anime will premiere in October. The anime stars: Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Hikaru Tomokazu Sugita as Alma Yu Shimamura as Aki Romi Par...
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Catchplay+ Streams Girls Band Cry Anime in Indonesia With Indonesian, English Subtitles

Catchplay+ is 1st service in the world to have English subtitles out officially for anime ― The Indonesian YouTube channel of streaming service Catchplay+ began streaming a trailer for Toei Animation's original anime Girls Band Cry on May 31. The trailer reveals that Catchplay+ has added the anime for Indonesian users with both Indonesian and English subtitles, making it the first service anywhere in...
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Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ Anime 2nd Season Unveils New Visual, July 6 Premiere

1st season premiered on January 13 ― The staff for the second season of the Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ anime revealed on Monday that the anime will premiere on July 6. The official Twitter account for the Cardfight!! Vanguard franchise also unveiled a new visual for the second season. Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ premiered in Japan on January 13, and is also streaming on Amazon Prime Video, d Anime...
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Egumi Legacy Anime Reveals July 9 Global Debut, Theme Song Artists

Boy group Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. performs "P-P-P-PERO" theme ― Happinet annoounced on Monday that the anime based on TAKALAKA and voice actor Takuya Eguchi's Egumi Legacy card game will debut on July 9. Happinet also announced the anime's theme song "P-P-P-PERO" by the Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. boy group. The anime will premiere on July 9 at 10:30 p.m. JST (9:30 a.m. EDT) on the AT-X channel. It will si...
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Dungeon People Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs (Update 2)

TrySail performs 'Micro Revolution' opening, Akari Nanawo performs 'Blueprint' ending for July 5 anime ― The staff of the television anime of Sui Hutami's Dungeon People (Dungeon no Naka no Hito) manga unveiled the anime's second promotional video on Monday. The video reveals and previews the anime's opening theme song "Micro Revolution" by TrySail and the ending theme song "Blueprint" by Akari Nanaw...
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My Wife Has No Emotion Anime's Main Promo Video Unveils Theme Songs

VTuber Sora Tokino performs 'Okaerinasai' opening, singer Miisha Shimizu performs 'Wave' ending ― The staff for the anime of Jirō Sugiura's My Wife Has No Emotion (Boku no Tsuma wa Kanjō ga nai) manga started streaming the anime's main promotional video on Monday. (June 10 is unofficially Robot Day in Japan due to a wordplay pun.) The video reveals and previews the anime's opening theme song "Okaerin...
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One Piece Gets New 90-Second Anime for Exosphere at Sphere in Las Vegas

Display will be live from June 10 ― Toei Animation announced on June 3 that it is producing a new 90-second-long anime for the One Piece exhibit on the Exosphere exterior at the Las Vegas Sphere. The display will debut on June 10 and remain on display until June 16. The launch of the One Piece display also coincides with the launch of the franchise's official English YouTube Channel. The ongoing ani...
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Strawberry Prince Group's Strawberry School Festival!!!! Film Announces More Cast

Atsumi Tanezaki, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Haruka Tomatsu, more join cast of July 19 film ― The staff for the boy band Strawberry Prince's Gekijōban SutoPuri Hajimari no Monogatari ~Strawberry School Festival!!!! (STPR Origin Story the Movie: Strawberry School Festival!!!!) film announced more cast members for the film, as well as a special promotional campaign at over 600 high schools, on Sunday. The newly...
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Too Many Losing Heroines! TV Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, July 13 Debut

Minami Tanaka, Atsumi Tanezaki, Yūsuke Kobayashi cast in A-1 Pictures anime ― Aniplex posted the main promotional video and a main visual for the television anime of Takibi Amamori and Imigimuru's Make Heroine ga Ooisugiru! (Too Many Losing Heroines!) light novel series on Sunday. The video reveals more cast members, the opening song, and the July 13 premiere for the anime. The trailer previews "Tsuy...
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Beyblade X Anime Streams English Opening Video Featuring ONE OK ROCK's Song

Anime premieres globally this year ― The Beyblade franchise's English YouTube channel began streaming the English opening video for the television anime of Takara Tomy's Beyblade X project on Saturday. The video features the opening theme song "Prove" by the Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK. The Beyblade X anime premiered in Japan on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on October 6. It was announced for a glob...
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Senpai Is an Otokonoko Anime's Full Promo Video Unveils More Cast, Previews Theme Songs

Mai Nakahara, Kaori Maeda cast in July 4 anime ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the television anime of Pom's Senpai wa Otokonoko (Senpai Is an Otokonoko, This is Him or literally, Senpai Is a Boy) web manga unveiled the anime's additional cast, the ending theme song's feature artist, and full promotional video on Sunday. The video previews the opening theme song "Wagamama" (Selfishnes...
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Days With My Stepsister Anime Reveals July 4 Debut, More Staff, Theme Songs in Main Promo Video

fhána, Kitri perform themes ― The staff for the television anime of writer Ghost Mikawa and illustrator Hiten's Gimai Seikatsu (Days With My Stepsister) novels revealed the show's main promotional video, July 4 debut, more staff, and theme song artists on Sunday. fhána performs the opening theme song "Tenshi-tachi no Uta" (Song of the Angels) and Kitri performs the ending theme song "Suisō no Blanco"...
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Persona 3 Reload Game's Episode Aigis DLC Slated for September 10

Post-game DLC has players take on role of Aigis ― Atlus debuted a new trailer for the Persona 3 Reload game on Saturday, and the trailer announces that the "Episode Aigis -The Answer-" DLC will launch on September 10. The DLC is the third part of the game's Expansion Pass collection of DLC. English Trailer Japanese Trailer The first release for the Expansion Pass was the "Persona 5 Royal EX BGM Set" ...

The Elusive Samurai Anime's New Promo Video Reveals July 6 Premiere

Series will star Asaki Yuikawa, Yūichi Nakamura, Hinaki Yano ― A streamed special for the television anime of Yūsei Matsui's The Elusive Samurai (Nigejōzu no Wakagimi) manga debuted a new promotional video on Saturday. The video announces that the anime will debut on July 6 at 11:30 p.m. (10:30 a.m. EDT) on the Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV, and Gunma TV channels. (The anime will also run on 26 more cha...

'The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You' Season 2 Unveils More Cast, January 2025 Debut

Amane Shindō, Rie Takahashi, Lynn, Kanon Takao voice new heroines ― A special event for the television anime of Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa's The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (Kimi no koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo) manga unveils more cast members for the new heroines, the January 2025 premiere, and a teaser visual for the second seas...
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Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Anime Previews 3rd Part in Trailer, Visual

3rd part opens in Japanese theaters on July 5 after anime premieres on Disney+ worldwide ― The staff for the four-part Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture (originally titled Gode Geass: Z of the Recapture, or Dakkan no Zetto) anime project debuted a trailer and a visual on Saturday for the third part in the project. The anime's first part premiered in Japan on May 10. The second part premiered on Frida...
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The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor Anime Reveals More Cast, October Premiere (Updated)

Shiori Izawa, Mari Hino, Tatsumaru Tachibana join cast; new visual revealed ― Kadokawa revealed a new visual, more cast, and the October debut on Saturday for the television anime of Sarasa Nagase's The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor (Yarinaoshi Reijō wa Ryūtei Heika o Kōryaku-chū) novel series. Update: Kadokawa also revealed a new promotional video for the anime. The new cast includes: S...
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Delicious in Dungeon ‒ Episode 23

This was a tough one, as it not only is a haunting story in and of itself but recontextualizes everything about the journey the party has been on thus far.
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Wind Breaker ‒ Episode 10

If the Shishitoren arc's worst sin is being overlong, there's still room for Wind Breaker to dust itself off and move forward without any lasting injuries.
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The Anime Backlog - Hellsing Ultimate

Lynzee slays the Nosferatu Arucard, but isn't sure if she enjoyed the experience. ― Welcome back to The Anime Backlog, the column where I chronicle my journey to overcome a backlog of 100+ anime titles. After slaying my behemoth of shame, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, I decided to dive into the quintessential dark and edgy series of the aughts, Hellsing Ultimate. Hellsing Ultimate Why Is It Impo...
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Dahlia in Bloom Anime to Redo Scenes Suspected to Be Animated in N. Korea

Following investigation, anime's staff cannot deny possibility N. Korean company worked on series ― The official website for the Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools anime announced on Friday that the staff will redo scenes that had been suspected to be animated in North Korea. In reponse to reports by 38 North in April, there was an investigation held for staff involved in the ...
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Synduality: Noir Season 2 Anime Series Review

Synduality: Noir perhaps ends up better than other video game tie-in series, but in the larger mecha genre, it's still an also-ran. ― This second cour started as a big fat question mark. While the first half of Synduality: Noir had occasional drama, most of its runtime was all about chilling with its extended cast as they got into cool robot fights. While that lent the show a lot of charm, it meant t...
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Grendizer U Anime Reveals 3rd Promo Video, Manga Adaptation, July 5 Premiere

Mechanics, visuals also unveiled ― The official website for Grendizer U, the 2024 television anime in Gō Nagai's UFO Robo Grendizer franchise, revealed on Friday the third promotional video, visual, manga adaptation, and July 5 premiere. The video previews the ending theme song "Protect You" by BAND-MAID. The manga adaptation will be serialized on the Comiplex manga website. The anime's staff also re...
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Like Magneto, Scar In Fullmetal Alchemist Was Right

Anti-hero or villain? Scar and Magneto present evidence for either interpretation. X-Men' 97 has now concluded its stunning first season, and those ten episodes highlighted the best and worst of Magneto — a man who's been both the X-Men's nemesis and leader. Introduced at the very beginning of X-Men in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's 1963 debut issue, the "Master of Magnetism" has changed a lot in his s...
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Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories Anime Gets 13th Season in July

Director Akira Funada returns at studio ILCA ― The staff of the Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories television anime announced on Friday that the anime is getting a 13th season that will air on the TV Tokyo channel starting on July 14 at 26:50 (effectively July 15 at 2:50 a.m.). The theme for this season is "reminiscence." Cast members in the new season include: Kanji Tsuda, Kotomi Takahata, Toshimasa...
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I Parry Everything Anime's Main Promo Video Previews Opening Theme

Series premieres on July 4 ― The staff for the television anime of Nabeshiki and Kawaguchi's I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet! (Ore wa Subete o "Parry" Suru: Gyaku Kanchigai no Sekai Saikyō wa Bōken-sha ni Naritai) light novel series revealed the show's main promotional video on Friday. The anime will premiere on July 4 on the Tokyo MX and BS11 ch...
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Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Reveals Alya Character Video

Anime Expo hosts screening for anime, panel with voice actor Sumire Uesaka, producer Kosuke Arai ― Kadokawa unveiled a character video on Friday highlighting the character Alisa "Alya" Mikhailovna Kujō for the anime of writer Sunsunsun and artist Momoco's Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san) light novel series. Anime Expo will host an ...
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Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season Anime's Character Video Highlights Koyomi Araragi

Series debuts on Abema streaming service in Japan on July 6 ― The staff of the Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season anime revealed a new character promotional video for the anime on Friday that focuses on Koyomi Araragi (voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya). The show will stream exclusively on the ABEMA service in Japan starting on July 6 at 10:00 p.m. JST and new episodes will stream on Saturdays. Franchise ...
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SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, Main Visual, July 6 Debut, Theme Song Info

Eve, ammo perform theme songs ― The staff for How to Become Ordinary, the television anime of Honobu Yonezawa's Shōshimin mystery novel series, revealed the show's second promotional video, main visual, and theme song information on Friday. The staff also revealed that the show will debut on July 6 in the NUMAnimation programming block on the TV Asahi channel and 23 of its affiliates, as well as on B...
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Teogonia TV Anime Reveals Trailer, Theme Song, Staff

Kunihiro Mori directs anime based on Tsukasa Tanimai's light novel series ― Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures revealed a trailer for the television anime adaptation Tsukasa Tanimai's Teogonia light novel series on Friday. The trailer reveals the anime's theme song "Tsuki to Boku to Atarashii Jibun" (The Moon, Me, and My New Self) by STU48. Kunihiro Mori (Shonen Onmyouji, Phantom in the Twilight) is direct...
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Toshiyuki Morikawa, Tetsu Inada, Yuichi Nakamura Join Cast of Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Anime

New anime debuts on July 7 ― The staff for the upcoming Kinnikuman Perfect Origin-Hen (Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc, or literally, Kinnikuman Perfect Chо̄jin/Superhuman Origin Arc) anime revealed three more cast members on Friday. \🔥🔥悪魔将軍、サンシャイン、キン肉マン スーパー・フェニックスのキャスト解禁🔥🔥/悪魔将軍役に #森川智之、サンシャイン役に #稲田徹、キン肉マン スーパー・フェニックス役に #中村悠一 が決定!コメントはこちら:https://t.co/xfD3mHPwa7#キン肉マン pic.twitter.com/k0CZpg7m9i— TVアニメ...
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VTuber Legend Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals July 7 Premiere, More Cast

Ayane Sakura performs opening theme; Azusa Tadokoro, M.A.O, Ai Kayano join cast ― The staff for the television anime of Nana Nanato's VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream light novel series revealed the show's second promotional video on Friday. The staff also revealed the show's July 7 debut, more cast members, and song information. The show will premiere on July 7 ...
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Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season II Anime Reveals More Cast, July 10 Premiere

Shō Hayami, Tomokazu Sugita, Kazuyuki Okitsu join anime ― Kadokawa revealed a new visual, new cast members, and the July 10 premiere date for the second season for the television anime of Kei Sazane and Ao Nekonabe's Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World (Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjō, Arui wa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen) light novel series on Friday. The new cast members include: Shō Hayami as M...
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No Longer Allowed In Another World Anime Reveals July 9 Debut, New Visual, Theme Song Artists

Kashitaro Ito, Mayu Maeshima perform theme songs; anime's world premiere to be held at AX ― Kadokawa unveiled a new visual, theme song artists, and July 9 premiere date for the television anime of Hiroshi Noda and Takahiro Wakamatsu's No Longer Allowed In Another World (Isekai Shikkaku) manga on Friday. Kashitaro Ito will perform the opening theme song, and Mayu Maeshima will perform the ending theme...
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Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai Anime Reveals July 10 Premiere, 6 Character Videos

Shōgo Sakata, Moeha Nochimoto, Maaya Uchida star in twin sister romantic comedy ― Kadokawa revealed the July 10 premiere date as well as six character promotional videos for the television anime of Shihon Takamura and illustrator Almic's Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai (Love Between Twins is Indivisible) light novel series on Friday. The anime will premiere on July 10 on AT-X, Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyot...
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Unnamed Memory Anime's Video Highlights 'Leonora Arc'

Chiwa Saito voices Leonora in ongoing anime ― Kadokawa unveiled a new promotional video for the television anime of Kuji Furumiya's Unnamed Memory light novel series on Friday. The video highlights the witch Leonora (voiced by Chiwa Saito), who is the focus of the anime's new "Leonora Arc." The anime premiered on April 9. Crunchyroll is streaming the anime as it airs. Kazuya Miura (Trapped in a Datin...
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Timothy Olyphant Stars in Terminator Zero Anime

Short clip, more stills revealed for anime debuting on Netflix on August 29 ― Netflix announced on Thursday that Timothy Olyphant will star as the Terminator in Skydance Animation and Production I.G's Terminator Zero anime series based on the Terminator film franchise. Netflix also showed a few seconds of footage from the anime in its "Next on Netflix: Animation" video on Thursday. Netflix will prese...
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'Bye Bye, Earth' Anime's Video Unveils ASCA's Opening Song

ASCA performs opening song "Faceless" for July 12 anime ― The official website for the television anime of Tow Ubukata's Bye Bye, Earth novel revealed the main promotional video for the anime on Friday. The video reveals and previews the anime's opening theme song "Faceless" by ASCA. In addition, the anime's website revealed that the anime will also premiere on BS NTV on July 13. The anime will premi...

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Anime's New Video Reveals Da-iCE's Opening Song

Da-iCE performs 'Story' opening, Boku ga Mitekatta Aozora performs 'Tomo yo, Koko de Sayonara da' ending ― The staff for the television anime of Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda's Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest sequel manga began streaming the anime's main promotional video on Friday. The video announces and previews the opening theme song "Story" by Da-iCE. The staff also announced that the idol group Boku ...
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Hayley Atwell, LeVar Burton, Kal Penn Star in English Dub for Ponoc's The Imaginary Film

Louie Rudge-Buchanan, Evie Kiszel, Sky Katz, Jeremy Swift, more also in dub ― Netflix confirmed on Friday that Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning), LeVar Burton (Roots, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Reading Rainbow), and Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar films, House) are starring in the English dub of Studio Ponoc's anime film of A.F. Harrold and Emily Gravett's The Imaginary...

Netflix to Stream Sailor Moon Cosmos Films on August 22

2-part finale based on 'Shadow Galactica' arc opened in Japan last June ― Netflix announced on Friday that it will stream Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie, the two-part anime film project adapting the final "Shadow Galactica" arc of Naoko Takeuchi's original Sailor Moon manga, exclusively worldwide on August 22. The first film opened on June 9, 2023, and the second opened on June 30. Tomo...

Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan Alternate-History Novels Get Anime Series by Orange in 2025

Netflix streams series by director Christophe Ferreira with song by Joe Hisaishi ― Netflix announced on Friday that it will exclusively stream Qubic Pictures and Orange's anime series of Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan novel series worldwide in 2025. Christophe Ferreira (Eden designs) is directing, and Joe Hisaishi is contributing an original song. The story begins in 1914 on the eve of war, when a prin...
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KonoSuba – God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3 ‒ Episode 9

Now we’ve just taken a hard right turn into developing all of this sexual tension between Darkness and Kazuma.
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 2-8

Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skill, Is The Order a Rabbit? anime; No Game No Life: Chapter 2 Eastern Union Arc, The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skill BDCite Crunchyroll US$69.98 June 4 Is The Order a Rabbit? Season 1 BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks U...
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The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio ‒ Episode 9

Yasumi's manager orders her to chill out and have some fun, which turns out to be exactly what both she and the series itself needed.
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Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf ‒ Episode 10

Tempers and passions flare as Holo and Lawrence devise a way to save their relationship and checkbook.
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2024, May 27-Jun 2

Sound Euphonium 3 is now the top anime both in weekly and cumulative rankings! Find out how your favorite shows fared in our weekly user rankings. ― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season, based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings are based on how pe...
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword Anime's Promo Video Unveils Theme Songs, Additional Cast, July 7 Premiere (Updated)

Penguin Research perform opening, TRUE performs ending ― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Fujino Ōmori and Toshi Aoi's Wistoria: Wand and Sword (Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria) manga unveiled a new promotional video, additional cast, theme song artists, and July 7 premiere on Friday. The trailer reveals and previews the opening theme song "Fire and Fear" by Penguin Research. TRUE perform...
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Hazure Skill 'Kinomi Master' Manga/Novels Gets TV Anime

Hanyuu, Air Matsukoto launched fantasy manga in July 2021 ― Hanyuu and Air Matsukoto's Hazure Skill "Kinomi Master" ~Skill no Mi (Tabetara Shinu) wo Mugen ni Taberareru Yо̄ ni Natta Ken ni Tsuite~ (Useless Skill "Nut Master": How I Gained the Ability to Eat Unlimited Skill Fruits [Without Dying]) manga, based on Hanyuu's original novels of the same name, is getting a television anime adaptation. Mats...
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This Week in Anime - Why Was Code Geass Such a Big Deal?

Chris and Steve make the highly questionable decision of watching all of Code Geass in 48 hours. Is the series just as good as it was nearly two decades ago? ― Chris and Steve make the highly questionable decision of watching all of Code Geass in 48 hours. Is the series just as good as it was nearly two decades ago? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are...
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Kengan Ashura Season 1 Part 2 Anime Series Review

Unfortunately, Kengan Ashura isn't dumb fun often enough to be enjoyable, and its politics make it a slog to get through. ― The back half of season one of Kengan Ashura — confusingly labeled "Part II" on Netflix and with episode numbers that reset to 1 through 12 — is better than the first part of the season. Unfortunately, that isn't saying much, as this martial arts anime opens with an incredibly w...
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Yuya Hirose Stars in Übel Blatt Anime; Hirose, Original Manga Creator Etorouji Shiono Attend Anime Expo

Hirose, Shiono, original manga's editor to host panel on July 5 at AX ― Pony Canyon announced on Thursday that Yuya Hirose will star as Köinzell in the television anime of Etorouji Shiono's Übel Blatt dark fantasy manga. Pony Canyon also announced that Hirose and Shiono will both attend Anime Expo and will be panelists along with the original manga's editor at the "A live drawing session with the ori...
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Plus-Sized Elf Anime Reveals July 6 Debut, 9 More Cast

Sora Tokui, Aya Uchida, Yuka Iguchi, more join cast ― The official website for the anime of Synecdoche's Plus-Sized Elf (Elf-san wa Yaserarenai.) manga revealed a new visual, nine more cast members, and the show's July 6 debut on Thursday. The new cast includes: Miyu Kubota as Kusahanada Sora Tokui as Meru Madoka Asahina as Raika Aya Uchida as Oku & Akiho Ino Kotori Koiwai as Kobo Yuka Iguchi as Sate...
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Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Reveals July 5 Debut in New Video

New video previews Mori Calliope's ending theme song ― Warner Bros. Japan announced on Thursday that it and Wit Studio's original Suicide Squad ISEKAI anime will debut on July 5 at 24:30 (effectively July 6 at 12:30 a.m.) on Tokyo MX and BS11. The series will stream in Japan on numerous streaming services including ABEMA, U-NEXT, and Anime Hōdai. The company also revealed a new 30-second video for th...
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Mr. Osomatsu Anime Gets 4th Season

Pierrot Films to animate new season ― The official website for the Mr. Osomatsu anime revealed on Thursday that the anime is getting a fourth season. Pierrot Films is animating the series. The main six cast members of the Matsuno sextuplets are returning. The Mr. Osomatsu television anime was inspired by Fujio Akatsuka's original Osomatsu-kun manga and "high tension comedy" TV anime, which centers on...

Re:Zero Anime's 3rd Season Unveils More Cast, Theme Song Artists, 90-Minute 1st Episode With Theatrical Run

Shōya Ishige, Kōtarō Nishiyama, Kenjirō Tsuda, Chika Anzai cast in October anime ― Kadokawa revealed four more cast members and information on the theme songs for the third season of the Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- anime on Thursday. Kadokawa also announced via a theatrical trailer that the anime's third season will start a limited two-week advance theater screening run throughout Japan,...
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The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human Anime Premieres on July 3

Happinet announced on Thursday that the television anime of Ryousuke Hata, original character designer Kuma, and manga artist Anajiro's Maō-gun Saikyō no Majutsushi wa Ningen Datta (The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human) manga will premiere on July 3 on the Tokyo MX channel at 10:00 p.m. JST. The anime will then premiere on BS Asahi on July 5, and on AT-X on July 7. Before it...
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Momoko Kōda's Atashino! Shōjo Romance Manga Gets Live-Action Film

Former Hinatazaka46 idol Miho Watanabe, INI idol Masaya Kimura star in fall film ― GAGA annoucned on Thursday that it is producing a live-action film adaptation of Momoko Kōda's Atashino! (Mine!) manga that will open this fall. The film stars former Hinatazaka46 idol group member Miho Watanabe (left in image below) as Akoko Sekikawa, and INI boy band member Masaya Kimura (right) as Naomi Mitomo. Mits...
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Chibi Godzilla Raids Again, Odekake Kozame Team Up for Cute Collab

The chibi King of Monsters and the cutest shark team up for a cute adventure ― One of the surprise breakout short anime and manga series of 2024 is Odekake Kozame. It's hard not to love the adventures of the cute titular shark Kozame. But what happens when the shark comes across the chibi version of the King of Monsters? Well, you get a cute little story between them. The official X (formerly Twitter...
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The ANN Aftershow - Why You Should Watch Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction

Lynzee and James welcome Richard Eisenbeis onto the podcast to discuss the first episode of the weird sci-fi series Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction! ― Why You Should Watch Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Lynzee and James welcome Richard Eisenbeis onto the podcast to discuss the first episode of the weird sci-fi series Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction, plus NEW revelations in Yata...

Crunchyroll to Stream Witch Hat Atelier, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Narenare -Cheer for You!-, 4 More Anime

Also: After-school Hanako-kun sequel, Arifureta Season 3, MF GHOST Season 2, No Longer Allowed in Another World ― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday it will stream the Witch Hat Atelier, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Narenare -Cheer for You!-, After-school Hanako-kun sequel, Arifureta Season 3, MF GHOST Season 2, and No Longer Allowed in Another World anime. The streamer also announc...
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27th Detective Conan Film Stays at #3, Live-Action Teasing Master Takagi-san Film Opens at #5

Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram breaks franchise's record with 10.06 million tickets sold ― The Detective Conan: Hyakuman Doru no Michishirube (Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram) film stayed at #3 in the Japanese box office in its eighth weekend. The film sold 172,000 tickets and earned 228,653,620 yen (about US$1.47 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a total of 10.06...
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Unnamed Memory ‒ Episode 9

This episode ruthlessly cuts out everything but the bare bones from the story, leaving us with a collection of images and dialogue that serve only to make us regret what might have been.
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Mysterious Disappearances ‒ Episode 9

She's a collective imaginary friend, and that's what makes her a perfect example of what Adashino and Sumireko were pondering last week: a digital tsukumogami.
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Train to the End of the World ‒ Episode 10

This week, Train to the End of the World argues for the importance of works like Train to the End of the World.
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Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf Anime Series Review

The best and worst thing I can say about Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf is that it feels like an 80s movie. ― The best and worst thing I can say about Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf is that it feels like an 80s movie. This track as this anime is an adaptation of the quietly seminal Garōden martial arts novels written by Baku Yumemakura, the first of which premiered in 1985. If you like shows ...

Crunchyroll Licenses Bocchi the Rock! Compilation Films

FIlms get theatrical screenings in N. America ― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it has licensed the Bocchi the Rock anime compilation films and will screen it in theaters in North America. Crunchyroll did not reveal an opening date for the films. The first film, titled Bocchi the Rock! Re:, will open in Japan on Friday, while the second film, titled Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re:, opens on August 9....
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Delico's Nursery Anime Delayed from July to August

Series delayed due to production issues ― The official website for Delico's Nursery, a television anime based on Kenichi Suemitsu's TRUMP 2009 stage play, announced on Wednesday that the series has been delayed from July to August due to production issues. The website will announce the updated broadcast schedule in the future. The anime will debut in August on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV, an...
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Sword of the Demon Hunter Anime Delayed From Summer 2024 to 2025

Production delays cited for anime slated for continuous half-year run ― The official website for the television anime of Moto'o Nakanishi's Sword of the Demon Hunter Kijin Gentosho novel series announced that the anime's production committee has postponed the anime's broadcast due to production delays. The staff had planned to air the anime in July after a one-hour special on June 27. The production ...
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Why Nobody Remembers My World? Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, Composer, July 13 Premiere

Unlucky Morpheus, SUSU, Urbangarde, Elfensjón perform theme songs ― The staff for the television anime of writer Kei Sazane and illustrator neco's Naze Boku no Sekai o Dare mo Oboeteinai no ka? (Why nobody remembers my world?) novels announced on Wednesday that the series will debut on July 13. The staff also revealed the composer and theme song artists, as well as the fifth character video featuring...
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Chillin' in Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers Anime Casts More of Infernal Four

Fuminori Komatsu, Mamiko Noto, Jun Fukushima to appear in episode 10 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the television anime of Miya Kinojo's Chillin' in Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers (Lv2 kara Cheat datta Moto Yūsha Kōho no Mattari Isekai Life) light novel series announced three more cast members on Wednesday. They voice three of the Infernal Four characters, who will ap...
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My Wife Has No Emotion Anime Casts Risae Matsuda, Yūki Wakai

Anime premieres on July 2 ― The staff for the anime of Jirō Sugiura's My Wife Has No Emotion (Boku no Tsuma wa Kanjō ga nai manga revealed on Wednesday two new cast members, which include: Risae Matsuda as Licht Nishionji (character name romanization not confirmed), a young boy with no friends who is only interested in robots and cats, and is an owner of the Super Mina home appliance robots Yūki Waka...

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