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Dan Da Dan 2nd Season Anime's Climax Promo Video Reveals New Cast Member
Daichi Fujiwara plays Kinta Sakata
― The official website for the second season for the anime of Yukinobu Tatsu's DAN DA DAN "paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy" manga revealed on Friday a new key visual and climax promotional video. The video announces a new cast member: Daichi Fujiwara as Kinta Sakata The second season debuted on television on July 3 and will air on MBS and TBS in the "Sup...
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 ‒ Episode 7
With the Angel Brothers now properly introduced, the show has the means to deliver a boys' night out. For the homies. Guys being dudes. Bros chilling in a car, five feet apart because they're not—
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Anime Unveils 2 Cast Members
Series casts Aya Yamane as Nobara, Momoko Seto as Kotobuki
― The official website for the television anime of Mika Yamamori's In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki) manga unveiled two cast members for Yoi's classmates on Friday: Aya Yamane as Nobara Tone Momoko Seto as Kotobuki Hibiya The anime will premiere on 28 TBS affilitate networks in January 2026. The anime stars: Rei Ichinomiya ...
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT ‒ Episode 7
With the Angel Brothers now properly introduced, the show has the means to deliver a boys' night out. For the homies. Guys being dudes. Bros chilling in a car, five feet apart because they're not—
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra ‒ Episode 7
I love an anime where our protagonist(s) isn’t necessarily the good guy.
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 8
OpenAI may wish to take some pointers from this episode and start murdering a few of their engineers to harness the unlimited compute power of their souls.
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Casts Ayana Taketatsu
Taketatsu plays Zashiki-Warashi in 9th episode on August 27
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Shō Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga revealed on Thursday that Ayana Taketatsu will voice a Zashiki-Warashi spirit who brings happiness in the show's ninth episode that debuts on August 27. The anime debuted on July 2 with a one-hour broa...
Turkey!-Time to Strike- ‒ Episode 7
If this episode is testament to anything, it’s that this is an anime where you should never take things at face value.
Harutya, Nao Tōyama Perform Theme Songs for Mechanical Marie Anime
Series debuts in October
― The official website for the television anime of Aki Akimoto's Mechanical Marie (Kikaijikake no Marie) manga revealed the show's theme song artists on Thursday. Harutya will perform the opening theme song "Honto to Uso" (Truth and Lies), and Nao Tōyama as her character Marie will perform the ending theme song "Cross Heart ~Itsuwari no Nai Kimochi" (Feelings With No Lies). T...
The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Anime Reveals Theme Songs, October 4 Debut in Video
More cast members, new visual also revealed
― The staff for the television anime of Alto and Yuunagi's The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest (Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahō ni Tesshiteita Kyūtei Mahōshi) light novel series revealed the anime's first main promotional video on Thursday. The video both reveals and previews the show's opening and ending theme songs. Kiro Akiyama perfor...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Stays at #1, 2025 Crayon Shin-chan Film Drops to #5
Summer Pockets compilation film debuts at #1 in mini-theater rankings
― Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, ranked at #1 in its fifth weekend. The film sold 1.218 million tickets and earned 1,874,709,900 yen (about US$12.71 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold 18,272,941 tickets for 2...
New Cat's Eye Anime Casts Katsuyuki Konishi, Yōko Hikasa
Konishi plays Masato Kamiya, Hikasa plays Mitsuko Asatani in series debuting on Disney+ in September
― Disney+ Japan revealed more cast on Thursday for the new anime of Tsukasa Hōjō's Cat's Eye manga. Katsuyuki Konishi as Masato Kamiya, a freelance writer (a character appearing in the anime for the first time and who is said to be the model for City Hunter protagonist Ryo Saeba) Yōko Hikasa as Mitsuk...
Shin-chan Spinoff Anime Nohara Hiroshi Hirumeshi no Ryūgi's Video Reveals Opening Song, October 3 Debut
Mega Shinnosuke performs opening song "Gohan Tabeyo"
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of Yōichi Tsukahara's Nohara Hiroshi Hirumeshi no Ryūgi (The Style of Hiroshi Nohara's Lunch) spinoff manga of Crayon Shin-chan began streaming a promotional video for the anime on Thursday. The video reveals and previews the anime's opening theme song "Gohan Tabeyo" (Let's Eat) by Mega Shin...
The Villager of Level 999 Fantasy Novels Get Anime in 2026
Satsohi Inotmata, Nao Tōyama star in anime about high level villager meeting daughter of demon lord
― Kadokawa announced on Thursday that Koneko Hoshitsuki's The Villager of Level 999 (Level 999 no Murabito) light novel series is inspiring a television anime adaptation that will premiere in 2026. The story is set in a world of swords and sorcery called Earthqualia, where everyone is born with a desig...
Toonami to Air Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga Anime
Anime begins airing on Toonami on Saturday at 1:30 a.m. EDT
― Adult Swim's Toonami programming block confirmed that it is adding Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga, the new anime based on Kazue Katō's Blue Exorcist manga, in the United States on Saturday at 1:30 a.m. EDT (effectively Sunday). The schedule for August 23 is (all times EDT): 12:00 a.m. – Dragon Ball Daima
12:30 a.m. – Dan Da Dan
1:0...
1st 2 Madoka Magica Compilation Films' TV Edition Begins on October 12
Madoka Magica: Beginnings/Eternal TV edition has 11 episodes
― The official website for the Puella Magi Madoka Magica franchise announced on Wednesday that the television edition of The Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings and Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal compilation films will begin airing on October 12 on 28 MBS/TBS affiliated stations at 5:00 p.m. JST. The ...
Pokémon Horizons: The Search for Laqua Anime's 4th Part Premieres on September 26
3rd part started on June 27
― Netflix confirmed on Wednesday that the fourth part of Pokémon Horizons: The Series—The Search for Laqua, the second season of the Pokémon Horizons anime, will begin streaming on September 26.. The season premiered on Netflix on February 7. The second part began streaming on April 25. The third part started on June 27. The Pokémon Company had originally announced that th...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1140
Luffy bouncing around and turning the entirety of Egghead Island into a cartoon world is such a delight, from the sound design to the bounce-house-like texture that the buildings are made of.
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ‒ Episode 7
Oh boy, there is a lot to unpack here and arguably a lot of it isn't good.
Tougen Anki Anime Reveals New Cast, Theme Songs, October Debut of 'Nerima Arc' in New Trailer Video
Atsushi Tamaru, Haruki Ishiya, Shunichi Toki, more join anime's cast
― Distribution company REMOW revealed the new key visual, cast members, and trailer video for the "Nerima Arc" of the television anime of Yura Urushibara's Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise manga on Wednesday. The video also reveals and previews the "Nerima Arc's" opening theme song "AMIDAKUJI" by CHOGAKUSE, and the ending theme s...
Oedo Fire Slayer-The Legend of Phoenix- Anime Reveals Main Cast, January 2026 Debut
Yūichirō Umehara, Shūichirō Umeda, Subaru Kimura, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kenshō Ono to star in anime
― Amuse Creative Studio revealed on Wednesday the main cast and January 2026 debut of Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix-, the television anime adaptation of Hikuidori (Fire Eater), the first volume from Shōgo Imamura's Ushūboro Tobigumi historical novel series. The company also revealed a new visua...
Golden Kamuy: Sapporo Beer Kōjō-hen Prologue Anime Films' Trailer Streamed
Awich × ALI's theme song previewed from films opening on October 10, 31
― The staff for the anime of Satoru Noda's Golden Kamuy manga started streaming the full trailer for Golden Kamuy: Sapporo Beer Kōjō-hen (Golden Kamuy: Sapporo Beer Factory Arc), the two prologue films of the anime's final arc, on Wednesday. The trailer previews the films' theme song "Kogane no Kanata" (Beyond the Gold) by Awich ...
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Anime Posts Promo Video for New Arc
Anime's "Q'ten Lo arc" begins in 7th episode on Wednesday
― Kadokawa revealed that the "Q'ten Lo arc" of The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 anime will start in its seventh episode, and started streaming the new arc's promotional video on Wednesday. The new season premiered on July 9 on AT-X, TOKYO MX, Sun Television, KBS, TV Aichi, and on Lemino and d anime store. Crunchyroll streams the series a...
Yano-kun's Ordinary Days Anime Reveals Additional Cast, September 30 Premiere
Satoshi Hino, Takuya Eguchi join cast
― The staff for the television anime of Yui Tamura's Yano-kun's Ordinary Days (Yano-kun no Futsū no Hibi) manga revealed on Wednesday additional cast and the September 30 premiere. Satoshi Hino as Yano's Father Takuya Eguchi as Mr. Omiya, homeroom teacher for Class 2-1 The anime will debut on Nippon TV on September 30 at 1:35 a.m. JST (effectively, October 1) bef...
Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Casts Kotono Mitsuishi
Mitsuishi plays Misuzu Kirimine in anime debuting in October
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Kyōsuke Nishiki's Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right (Chanto Suenai Kyūketsuki-chan) manga revealed on Wednesday that Kotono Mitsuishi will voice the character Misuzu Kirimine, and also started streaming a character video: Kotono Mitsuishi as Misuzu Kirimine The anime will premiere on Tokyo...
2nd Blue Miburo Anime Season Unveils Visual, December 20 Opening
2nd season adapts "Serizawa Assassination" arc
― The official website for the television anime of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's Blue Miburo (Ao no Miburo) manga unveiled a new character visual and the December 20 premiere date for the anime's second season on Wednesday. The second season will adapt the "Serizawa Assassination" arc. The first season premiered in October 2024. The series ran for two consecutive co...
Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, 2026 Debut
Yumi Uchiyama, M.A.O, Mariya Ise to star in anime
― The staff for the television anime of Sou Akaike's Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City (Okiraku Ryōshu no Tanoshii Ryōchi Bōei) light novel series revealed on Wednesday the anime's main cast and 2026 debut. The anime's staff also revealed a video of the cast ...
Crunchyroll Streams Musasino! Anime's Bonus Episode
Episode available with Japanese audio, subtitles in multiple languages
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Crunchyroll added a 13th bonus episode of Musasino!, the second season of the Urawa no Usagi-chan anime, to the service with Japanese audio on Monday. The episode initially had the option of Arabic subtitles, and has since added subtitles in English, German, Spanish (Latin America), French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Ru...
Crunchyroll Uploads Some New Anime Episodes Late
Some summer 2025 titles posted hours or up to a day later
― ANN confirmed that Crunchyroll uploaded episodes of certain simulcast anime hours or up to a day later than their usual weekly debut date. Some of the shows affected in the past four days include: Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus episode 7
Detective Conan episode 1171
Rent-a-Girlfriend episode 44
A Couple of Cuckoos season 2 episode 7
De...
HIDIVE to Stream 'My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, I'm Out for Revenge!' Anime
English-subbed trailer streamed for October 3 anime
― HIDIVE announced on Tuesday that it will stream the television anime of Shisui Meikyou and tef's Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon: My Trusted Companions Tried to Kill Me, But Thanks to the Gift of an Unlimited Gacha I Got LVL 9999 Friends and Am Out For Revenge on My Former Party Members (Shinjiteita Nakama-tachi ni Dungeon Okuchi de Korosarekak...
Sekiro: No Defeat Anime Based on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Game Announced
Crunchyroll to stream anime in 2026
― This year's gamescom Opening Night Live event on Tuesday announced a new anime based on FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice game titled Sekiro: No Defeat. Crunchyroll will exclusively stream the anime in 2026 worldwide excluding Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus. The company unveiled an English-subtitled trailer during the show: The anime stars: Daisu...
AnimEigo Ships Metal Skin Panic Madox-01 Anime on Blu-ray Disc on September 16
New release features reauthored content, 2 director commentary tracks, more
― AnimEigo announced on Tuesday it will release the Metal Skin Panic Madox-01 original video anime (OVA) on Blu-ray Disc on September 16. The release features reauthored content and includes bonus features such as two director commentary tracks, cast interviews, a featurette showcasing Japan Self-Defense Force military vehicl...
Food for the Soul Anime Series Review
This anime had me eating good in more ways than one.
― For moe junkies and slice of life fanatics everywhere, this spring season has exemplified all the reasons why we keep coming back to the genre in the first place. If mono tickled the more comedic side of slice of life through its sillier, at times hyperbolic gags, then Food for the Soul is all about the genre's calming, cozier side. This is a cha...
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 ‒ Episode 17
Even if he wins and suffers no adverse effects in the short term, we as the audience are always wondering how much of that candle has burned down and whether the next transformation will be his last.
Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 17
It's hard not to laugh at how out of place a ditzy, blue-haired anime girl feels in this show.
Touring After the Apocalypse TV Anime's Trailer Reveals Theme Songs, Staff, October Premiere
Yoshinobu Tokumoto directs anime at Nexus
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Sakae Saito's Touring After the Apocalypse (Shūmatsu Touring) manga revealed on Tuesday a promotional video, visual, staff, and the October premiere. The trailer reveals and previews the opening theme song "Touring" by Conton Candy, and the ending theme song "Glide" by Myuk: Yoshinobu Tokumoto (Dar...
A cute non-scale figure of Farin (Chimera) from the extremely popular Delicious in Dungeon TV anime series is here!
Based on the garage kit sculpted by Shibi, this completed PVC figure has been fully redesigned and painted! It has been crafted with meticulous attention to detail, making it a must-have item for all fans.
― What on earth? So cute!
A cute non-scale figure of Falin (Chimera) from the extremely popular Delicious in Dungeon TV anime series is here! Based on the garage kit sculpted by Shibi, this comple...
Sword of the Demon Hunter ‒ Episode 19
After last week's bust of an episode, this is one of the most satisfying of the series so far.
The Summer Hikaru Died ‒ Episode 7
There's nothing outwardly untoward about Yoshiki and Hikaru playing hooky, but we feel a foreboding inevitability creeping up on them all the same.
Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai Anime Casts Yū Serizawa
Serizawa to voice Akari Hiodoshi, protagonist's other childhood friend
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Shinya Misu's Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai (I'll Never Have a Romantic Comedy with My Childhood Friend) manga revealed on Tuesday a new teaser visual featuring the character Akari Hiodoshi, and also revealed that Yū Serizawa will voice the character. Yū Serizawa...
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime Reveals Teaser Video
Anime premieres in October
― The staff for the television anime of Hiromu and raemz's Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle (Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka) light novel series revealed the anime's teaser promotional video on Tuesday. REMOW is also streaming the video with English subtitles: Note: Toggle the "Closed Caption" option for subtitles Teaser trailer without subtitles The anime's staff also ann...
Kureha's Bride of the Barrier Master Light Novels Get TV Anime
Tōru Kitahata helms anime adaptation at TROYCA
― Kadokawa announced on Tuesday that Kureha's Bride of the Barrier Master (Kekkaishi no Ichirinka) light novel series will get a television anime adaptation, and revealed a teaser visual and the anime's main staff. The light novels' original character designer Bodax, and manga adaptation artist Odayaka both drew illustrations to celebrate the anime annou...
Studio Dot's Beyond the Trail Anime Short Gets Late-Night Screenings in Japan on October 10
Film screened at Fantasia Festival on July 19
― Animation studio Studio Dot began streaming a trailer for its Beyond the Trail (Wadachi o Koete Yuke) theatrical anime short on Tuesday. The trailer reveals that the anime will open with late night screenings at Tokyo's Theatre Shinjuku for one week beginning on October 10, followed by screenings in other cinemas in Japan. The Fantasia Festival in Montr...
Gachiakuta Anime Adds 3 Cast Members
Mitsuki Saiga, Masami Iwasaki, Ayahi Takagaki join cast
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga announced three more cast members for the anime on Tuesday. The newly announced cast members are: Mitsuki Saiga as Tamsy Masami Iwasaki as Delmon Ayahi Takagaki as Cthoni Kodansha USA Publishing is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story:...
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 ‒ Episode 19
Marin walking in the park while Gojo takes pictures of her for ten minutes is enough to earn my perfect score.
Secrets of the Silent Witch ‒ Episode 7
When it comes down to it, this episode is an exploration into the mindset of teenage bullies.
Witch Watch ‒ Episode 20
As strange as it sounds, Cat Nemu cozying to Keigo might be the most romantic moment in this entire episode.
CITY The Animation ‒ Episode 7
Episode 7 nearly feels like a reminder that, while the animation has been top-notch for most of the season, CITY is a multifaceted piece of media and excels at everything it attempts.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus ‒ Episode 7
Sakuta’s old classmates are not capable of atoning for what happened because their logical minds will inevitably conclude that they’re not in the wrong because the supernatural isn’t real.
Ruri Rocks ‒ Episode 7
I'll stop positively appraising the show's ability to deliver the lesson of "Maybe the real treasure was the friends we made along the way" when it stops being so earnestly good at it.
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess' Anime's 2nd Season Highlights Sakura in Teaser Trailer
2nd season begins in January
― The official website for the television anime of Robinson Haruhara and Hirakei's 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess (Hime-sama, "Gōmon" no Jikan Desu) manga began streaming on Tuesday a teaser trailer for the second season, and it features the new character Sakura Heartrock. The second season will premiere on Tokyo MX, BS11, and KTV in January 2026. The series will strea...
A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even Novels Get Anime
Light novels/manga based on Metabo Hagure's web novel debuted in May 2022
― Hobby Japan announced on Monday that author Metabo Hagure and illustrator masami's A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires (Buchigire Reijō wa Hōfuku wo Chikaimashita. ~Madōsho no Chikara de Sokoku wo Tataki Tsubushimasu~, also known as The Furious Princess Decided to Take Reve...
Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 6
Jabber is the kind of drooling sadist that wandered in straight from the set of the latest Danganronpa game. The more Rudo wails on him, the more Jabber seems to be having the time of his freaky-ass little life.
To Be Hero X ‒ Episode 20
Let's break down who the real winners and losers of this conflict between superheroes are.
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 19
By the time I realized it was no longer a portrait of grief, but a spooky story about a haunted house, we were already in front of it.
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Tops your name., Disney's Frozen to Become Japan's #4 All-Time Film
Film earns 25.78 billion yen in 31 days
― Aniplex announced on Monday that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, has sold 18,272,941 tickets for 25,782,656,600 yen (about US$174.9 million) in its 31 days at the box office. With the latest box office numbers, the film has now surpassed Makoto Shinkai...
Koupen-chan Short TV Anime Casts Nao Tōyama
Toyama voices "Light Blue Koupen-chan" in episodes 20-21
― The official website for Koupen-chan, the short television anime based on Rurutea's illustrations of the character of the same name, announced a new cast member on Sunday. Nao Tōyama joins the anime's cast as Mizuiro no Koupen-chan (Light Blue Koupen-chan), a baby emperor penguin that has turned light blue and will return to its original colo...
Bad Girl ‒ Episode 7
This episode of Bad Girl was fun, popcorn fare, and I think I’m going to start to enjoy the show more now that I’ve given up on it ever bringing its more subtextual ideas to the surface.
Call of the Night Season 2 ‒ Episode 7
Kyoko, like Kabura, is a loner who feels estranged from her family and friends, yet finds companionship in a periwinkle-haired vampire who awakens her lesbian longing.
With You and the Rain ‒ Episode 7
Although With You and the Rain is anything but ordinary, it does a beautiful job of presenting itself as utterly normal.
Final My Hero Academia Season's English-Subtitled Trailer Unveils Porno Graffitti's Opening Song
Rock band performs "THE REVO" opening for series premiering on October 4
― The official website for the My Hero Academia anime revealed the main trailer for the series' eighth and final season on Sunday. The English-subtitled video reveals and previews the opening theme song "THE REVO" by Porno Graffitti. The season will debut on October 4 at 5:30 p.m. JST (4:30 a.m. EDT) on YTV and NTV's affiliate c...
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Anime Reveals Special Black Cat Appreciation Day Trailer
Series to debut in October, will stream on Crunchyroll
― The staff for the television anime of Matsuri Akai's My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's (Assassin de Aru Ore no Status ga Yūsha Yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi Nodaga) light novel series revealed a new trailer on Sunday featuring the black cat Yoru to celebrate Black Cat Appreciation Day. The anime will premiere in October on TV To...
Gintama Anime Announces Yoshiwara in Flames Compilation Film With New Animated Scenes
2026 film to cover anime episodes 139-146
― Warner Brothers Japan revealed in a new teaser trailer on Saturday that the anime based on Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga will get a new compilation film titled Shin-Gekijōban Gintama: Yoshiwara Daienjō (Gintama New Film Version: Yoshiwara in Flames) in 2026 adapting the Yoshiwara in Flames arc of the series. The film covers episodes 139-146 of the anime a...
My Melody & Kuromi Anime Series Review
If you have a little Sanrio fan in your home who wants to watch this, I’d suggest watching it with them, because there are some genuinely scary elements to what at first looks sickly-sweet.
― Although Sanrio characters (and character goods) are popular among all age groups, there's an assumption that the animated features are for a younger audience. My Melody & Kuromi at first does nothing to challen...
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 18
It’s a little disappointing that Senku’s application of the tech in the Stone World relies on blatant fantasy rather than real science.
GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Spinoff TV Anime's Trailer Reveals Theme Songs, October 6 Premiere
Botchi Boromaru performs opening, LONGMAN perform ending
― The staff for the anime adaptation of GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class (3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei), Tomohito Ōsaki's spinoff novel series of Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga, revealed on Saturday a promotional video, the theme song artists, and October 6 premiere. The trailer reveals and previews the opening theme song "Sakurakaze" (Cher...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, August 4-10
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth anime's NHK-E premiere ranks #4 with 3.4% rating
― An episode of Anpan, the newest entry in NHK's six-decade-long Renzoku Terebi Shōsetsu (Serialized TV Novel, also known as "Asadora" or Morning Drama) franchise, aired on Friday, August 8 at 8:00 a.m. and earned a 17.1% rating. A separate episode aired on Wednesday, August 6 at 12:45 p.m. and earned 6.4% rating. Th...
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 ‒ Episode 6
I'm never gonna see this Phoenix animated, am I?
DAN DA DAN Season 2 ‒ Episode 19
DAN DA DAN's genius is that it would work just as perfectly if it were a straightforward romantic coming-of-age story without any of the golden testicles, alien probes, evil giant worms, or subterranean death cults.
Takopi's Original Sin Anime Series Review
How do you recommend media that is so soaked in tragedy, shock value, and inherently horrific subject matter?
― There are some shows out there that are just inherently difficult to recommend to people. This isn't because the media in particular is bad or poorly written, rather it's because the journey that the media puts you on is far from a happy one. How do you recommend media that is so soaked in...
The Real Yokai of DAN DA DAN Part Two
Yokai expert Zack Davisson is back with six more monsters from DAN DA DAN, from the Mongolian Death Worm to the kasaobake!
― “Spirits, Paranormal Abilities, Urban Legends, UFOs, Ancient Civilizations, Alternate Worlds. In this world exists every conceivable mystery.” – Count Saint Germaine, DAN DA DAN Chapter 122. In The Definitive Guide to Japanese Yokai, folklorist and manga artist Shigeru Mizuki ...
ChaO Anime Film to Screen in 16 Countries
Yasuhiro Aoki, Studio 4°C's new original anime film opened in Japan on Friday
― The opening day meet-and-greet event for Yasuhiro Aoki and Studio 4°C's anime feature film ChaO on Friday revealed that the film will screen in 16 countries and regions around the world, though the announcement did not reveal in which territories the film will screen. The Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival in Si...
BanG Dream! Ave Mujica Anime Gets New Film; New Mini-Anime's Details Revealed
Ganzo! Bandori-chan mini-anime debuts on October 2, streams for 52 episodes
― An event for the BanG Dream! franchise on Sunday revealed that the BanG Dream! Ave Mujica anime is getting a new film project. The event did not reveal any other details. This film project is separate from the previously announced sequel television series for both BanG Dream! It's MyGo!!!!! and BanG Dream! Ave Mujica that B...
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT ‒ Episode 6
This episode just needs to live up to its hype, blow the windows off the venue as everyone knows it can, and go home, leaving the audience with their world rocked, lying in their juices.
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 10-16
Looking For The Full Moon, Vampire Hunter D anime; Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN Deluxe, The Demon King is Way Too Overprotective! manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Kanokon: The Girl Who Cried Fox BDPlease Media Blasters US$39.99 August 12 Looking For The Full Moon BDCite AnimEigo US$59.95 August 12 Vampire Hunter D BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$29.98 A...
Crunchyroll Adds 3 More One Piece Anime Films
The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventure in Alabasta, Strong World, Film Z
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it has added the One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventure in Alabasta, One Piece Film Strong World, and One Piece Film Z movies in Japanese with English subtitles and with the English dubs. One Piece: Episode of Alabasta (One Piece: The Desert Princess and The Pir...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2025, Aug 5-11
If you thought food court equals boring and uninspired, See You Tomorrow at the Food Court is challenging that notion with a steady rise in the rankings. See how your favorite shows stack up this week!
― 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 simulcast...
4K Remaster of Mamoru Oshii's Angel's Egg Anime Reveals November 19 Screenings in N. America, New York Premiere at NYFF
Trailer streamed for 4K remaster of Oshii, Yoshitaka Amano's 1985 anime
― GKIDS announced on Thursday that it will screen the 4K remaster of Mamoru Oshii and Yoshitaka Amano's 1985 anime Angel's Egg (Tenshi no Tamago) on November 19. The company streamed a trailer: The company also revealed that the film will get its New York premiere at the 63rd New York Film Festival (NYFF) in the "Revivals" catego...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 7
If this episode teaches us anything, it’s that yandere ice girls are hot.
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Gets Early Screenings in U.S. for Crunchyroll Mega/Ultimate Fan Subscribers
Film screens early on September 9; ticket sales begin on Friday
― Crunchyroll and Fandango announced on Thursday that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, will get early screenings in the U.S. on September 9 at 7:00 p.m. for Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers of Crunchyroll. Tickets for the early sc...
Latair the Earth Anime Reveals Cast, Video, Theme Song, September 5 Debut
Shōji Kawamori, Thomas Romain work on anime based on Haruka Takagishi's picture book
― An anime adaptation for Haruka Takagishi's children's picture book Latair the Earth will debut on September 5. The anime's official website revealed on Thursday a visual, cast, and video. The video reveals and introduces a dance for the theme song "Chikyū no Orchestra" (Earth Orchestra) by Yukari Tamura (Latair) an...
Fermat no Ryōri Episodes 1-5 Anime Review
This show has all the tools it needs to be great; it just needs to find the best way to utilize and bring the most out of those tools.
― Cooking is something that many people take for granted. There are so many unique combinations and ideas that go into making a single dish. Even when a meal can be prepared by anybody due to its simplicity, there are so many little details that help elevate the overa...
Turkey!-Time to Strike- ‒ Episode 6
This episode checked off every possible box I dreamed this show would have and more.
'Captivated, By You' Anime Reveals Opening Song in Main Promo Video; Let's Go Karaoke! Anime Gets Original Episode
Keina Suda performs "Rubble" opening for Captivated, By You debuting on August 21
― The staff for the television anime of Yama Wayama's Let's Go Karaoke! (Karaoke Iko!) manga and Captivated, by You (Muchū sa, Kimi ni.) manga revealed the main promotional video of Captivated, by You on Thursday. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Rubble" by Keina Suda. Kadokawa also announced that ...
Clevatess ‒ Episode 7
One of the chief appeals of dark fantasy is that ever-present sense of dread and danger lurking around every corner, and the more Clevatess can tap into that well of inspiration, the better.
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 ‒ Episode 7
As far as world-changing lore drops go, it’s hard to top what this episode gives us.
Spain's Sitges Int'l Film Fest to Screen ChaO, Angel's Egg, More Films
Film festival runs from October 9-19
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Spain's Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival revealed its slate of animated films for this year's event on Wednesday, which includes ChaO, Angel's Egg, All You Need is Kill, Nightmare Bugs, and Tamala 2030: A Punk Cat in Dark. The festival will take place from October 9-October 19 in Sitges, Spain. The event will also screen the live-action film of Kota...
2025 Crayon Shin-chan Film Debuts at #4
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle film stays at #1 for 4th week
― Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, stayed at #1 in the Japanese box office in its fourth weekend. The film sold 1,309,500 tickets and earned 1,918,840,000 yen (about US$13.07 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a tota...
You and Idol Precure Film Reveals Cast for Original Character
Comedian Atsuhiro Tsuda voices Totto
― The film for You and Idol Precure♪ (Kimi to Idol Precure♪), the 22nd main anime entry in the Precure franchise, revealed a new cast member on Thursday. Comedian Atsuhiro Tsuda from the comedy duo Diane will voice Totto, an original character in the film. Totto is the chairman of the Super Miracle Idol Festival's organizing committee. Eiga Kimi to Idol Precure♪ (...
Naoya Kurisu Reveals Kinuginu no Hanayuki 3D CG Anime Short Film
Film opens on October 17 with modern Japanese dub, period-accurate dub planned
― Director Naoya Kurisu and the Japanese independent animation label Hand to Mouse. revealed the Kinuginu no Hanayuki (Frost Flowers After a Night of Frolicking) 3D CG-animated short film on Thursday. The film will open in Japan on October 17, screening alongside a digitally remastered version of Kurisu and Hand to Mouse.'...
LW Entertainment, Qubic Pictures Plan Anime of The Phantom of the Opera Musical
Partnership is part of series of new film/TV projects based on Lloyd Webber's musicals
― LW Entertainment, formerly Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group, announced on Wednesday that it is partnering with Qubic Pictures and its founder Justin Leach, co-executive producer on the Star Wars: Visions anthology and showrunner of the Eden and Leviathan anime, to explore opportunities for an anime a...
HBO Max to Add Angel's Egg, Shin Godzilla, your name., More Films Starting on September 1
Other titles include:The Colors Within, Lu Over the Wall, Love & Pop
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The HBO Max streaming service will add 20 Japanese films to its library — including Angel's Egg, Shin Godzilla, and your name. — starting on September 1 in a new partnership with GKIDS. The titles available on the service in September include:
Children Who Chase Lost Voices
Fireworks
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko
Ghost Cat Anzu
Lone...
Odd Taxi TV Anime Gets 2 Compilation Films Screened With The Last Blossom Preview
Compilation films to screen September 10-11, 17-18
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the anime based on Takeichi Abaraya and original series creator Kadzuya Konomoto's RoOT/Route of Odd Taxi (stylized with a backwards R in "RoOT") manga announced on Wednesday that the series will get two compilation films this year. The first compilation film will cover episodes 1-7 and will screen on S...
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