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Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter Anime Series Review
There's not much to Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter beyond girls crushing on Allen as he helps them overcome their issues.
― You can't talk about this series without addressing the elephant in the room. Much of this series' drama and humor revolves around our three female magic students and their crush on Allen. Tina, Ellie, and Lynne constantly get jealous of each other and pretty much every ot...
Answerman - BritDubs Explained
Why aren't there more British anime dubs? Jerome explains.
― Eric Stimson asks: "Why are there so few British anime dubs? There are several anime set in Britain (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Season 1, The Ancient Magus Bride, Once Upon a Witch's Death) or involving British characters (KinMoza, Cultural Exchange with Game Centre Girl). There are also often Spanish dubs from more than one country (and may...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Volumes 10-13 Manga Review
After the first-class mage examination, mighty demons take on Frieren and Denken in both the present and the past.
― Frieren: Beyond Journey's End continues to surprise and entertain and has established a process to do so. Every large arc will require Frieren and Fern to understand magic just that much better. They will come up against their own limitations and analyze their enemies' weaknesses. Star...
This Week in Games - Dot Hackers, Demon Attackers, and Sony's State of Play
There are some major franchise returns to report this week, from .hack to God of War and beyond!
― Welcome back, folks! I normally try to have something witty prepared for the column intros, but I've been caught on the back foot this week. I will say, I've been catching up on my reading lately; I recently wrapped up the first volume of Heaven Official's Blessing, and I'm looking forward to starting T...
I Want Your Mother to be With Me! Volumes 1-2 Manga Review
This is ultimately a story about recognizing that you don't have to stubbornly tackle everything on your own.
― Being a single parent is never easy. Raising a child demands a lot of time, expenses, and responsibilities that most couples would find difficult to manage. But being a single parent means that you're trying to fill all of those responsibilities by yourself, which naturally comes with sacri...
This Week in Anime - Industry Insight
Chris and Lucas explore the anime marketing machine in the age of Crunchyroll.
― Chris and Lucas explore the anime marketing machine in the age of Crunchyroll. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Crunchyroll streams Frieren, My Awkward Senpai, Miss Kuroitsu From the Monster Development Department, Gridman Universe,...
April Showers Bring May Flowers Anime Series Review
With the deliberate pacing of the romance plot, there's plenty of room for character introspection.
― No one in April Showers Bring May Flowers is perfect. That might not sound important, but it truly is, particularly as the series goes on. There's a tendency in this style of high school romance to make a few people seem larger than life, as if their outer beauty reflects an inner saintliness that ma...
PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse Game Review
While its story elements come together in a snug, fantastical narrative, the first entry's gameplay shortcomings remain, and this new game's shift away from spookier, creepier plot beats left me wanting.
― Anime News Network was provided an advanced review copy of this game. Nearly three years since the release of PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, Square Enix and developer Xeen are back w...
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Himitsu no AiPr Anime/Game's Concert Canceled Due to Threats, Hours Before Start
Staff cites online posts, emails threatening companies tied to event aimed at girls
― The staff for Himitsu no AiPri (Secret AiPri), the fifth main project in Takara Tomy Arts and syn Sophia's Pretty Series game and anime franchise aimed at girls, announced on Saturday morning that the project's "Ring Ring Live in Osaka" concert event has been cancelled. The event would have started just hours later ...
ufotable Outlines Future Projects in Promo Reel With Witch on the Holy Night Film Opening in 2026
Promo reel highlights upcoming projects including Demon Slayer, Tales of, Genshin Impact, Touken Ranbu
― ufotable announced in a promotional reel on Saturday that it will open the anime film of Type-Moon's visual novel PC game Mahōtsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night) in Japan in 2026. ufotable will announce more details this spring. ufotable had been posting on X/Twitter since Friday evening that...
From Overshadowed to Overpowered Manga Gets TV Anime in July
Shūichirō Umeda, Reo Osanai, Haruka Shiraishi star in anime
― Square Enix announced on Friday that Kentarou's From Overshadowed to Overpowered (Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musō: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Bōkenroku) manga based on Arata Shiraishi's Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musō: Nido Tensei Shita Saikyō Kenja, 400-nen-go no Sekai o Maken de Musō light novel series is inspiring a television ...
Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter Anime Series Review
There's not much to Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter beyond girls crushing on Allen as he helps them overcome their issues.
― You can't talk about this series without addressing the elephant in the room. Much of this series' drama and humor revolves around our three female magic students and their crush on Allen. Tina, Ellie, and Lynne constantly get jealous of each other and pretty much every ot...
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Medalist #5 [rate]
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider #20 [rate]
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Tamon's B-Side ‒ Episode 8
If housekeeping doesn’t work out for her, Utage’s got quite a future in printing, graphic design, merchandising, or something adjacent to those industries ahead of her.
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Gnosia #19 [rate]
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M2 Animates Opening Sequence for Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survivor Smartphone Game
Game launched worldwide on Wednesday
― Bushiroad released the opening animated sequence on Wednesday for the Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survivor "survival roguelike" game. Studio M2 animated the sequence. Takahiro Yoshimatsu was the chief animation director, and Takashi Muratani was the animation director. Yūki Morishita was the storyboard artist. Yuuta Hattori was the producer on the anime. The game laun...
The Cat and the Dragon Anime's New Video Announces More Cast
Kikuko Inoue, Fūka Izumi, Show Hayami, Noriaki Sugiyama, Maki Kawase, Shinnosuke Tokudome play cats
― The official website for the television anime of Amara's Neko to Ryū (The Cat and the Dragon) novels celebrated "Cat Day" on Sunday by presenting its first "pick-up" promotional video and visual. The video announces six more cast members. (February 22 or 2/22 is unofficially Cat Day in Japan since "2...
Medalist Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
I'm happy to say that in spite of Michael Mouse’s best efforts to prevent people from watching it, Medalist remains as good as ever.
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A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans #7 [rate]
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Answerman - BritDubs Explained
Why aren't there more British anime dubs? Jerome explains.
― Eric Stimson asks: "Why are there so few British anime dubs? There are several anime set in Britain (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Season 1, The Ancient Magus Bride, Once Upon a Witch's Death) or involving British characters (KinMoza, Cultural Exchange with Game Centre Girl). There are also often Spanish dubs from more than one country (and may...
Himitsu no AiPr Anime/Game's Concert Canceled Due to Threats, Hours Before Start
Staff cites online posts, emails threatening companies tied to event aimed at girls
― The staff for Himitsu no AiPri (Secret AiPri), the fifth main project in Takara Tomy Arts and syn Sophia's Pretty Series game and anime franchise aimed at girls, announced on Saturday morning that the project's "Ring Ring Live in Osaka" concert event has been cancelled. The event would have started just hours later ...
Sentenced to Be a Hero ‒ Episode 7
The horizons for the show just keep expanding.
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Fate/strange Fake #8 [rate]
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Sony Shuts Down Shadow of the Colossus, Demon's Souls Remake Studio Bluepoint Games
Company was founded in 2006, was acquired by SIE in 2021
― Bloomberg reported on Thursday that Sony is shutting down the game development studio Bluepoint Games in March, with roughly 70 employees losing their jobs. A PlayStation spokesperson told Bloomberg the choice was made "following a recent business review." Bluepoint Games and SIE Japan Studio's remake of FromSoftware's Demon's Souls game ship...
Chained Soldier Season 2 ‒ Episode 7
Yuuki is, at this point, getting passed around to one girl after another like that one spare Nidoking who gets used as a stock trading stud so other trainers can evolve their Haunters and their Kadabras.
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Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling #7 [rate]
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Roll Over and Die ‒ Episode 7
The surprise star of this week's Roll Over and Die installment is Ottilie, lieutenant general of the royal army and disaster lesbian extraordinaire.
Sentai Filmworks to Release Heavy Metal L-Gaim Anime on BD in May
Yoshiyuki Tomino directed 54-episode series that aired in 1984
― Sentai Filmworks announced on Thursday that it and Distribution Solutions will release the Heavy Metal L-Gaim anime on Blu-ray Disc on May 12. The release will feature Japanese audio and English subtitles and retails for US$99.98. Sentai Filmworks describes the series: In 1984, fresh from the creation of the legendary MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM...
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NieR:Automata Game Celebrates 10 Million Copies Shipped, Downloaded With Video Teasing 'To Be Continued'
Game celebrates 9th anniversary this month
― Square Enix and Platinum Games revealed on Friday that their NieR:Automata action role-playing game has crossed 10 million in shipments and digital sales. Square Enix posted a video to celebrate the milestone, which highlights the various entries in the franchise (such as anime and stage plays), as well as concerts and collaboration events held. The end of...
ufotable Outlines Future Projects in Promo Reel With Witch on the Holy Night Film Opening in 2026
Promo reel highlights upcoming projects including Demon Slayer, Tales of, Genshin Impact, Touken Ranbu
― ufotable announced in a promotional reel on Saturday that it will open the anime film of Type-Moon's visual novel PC game Mahōtsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night) in Japan in 2026. ufotable will announce more details this spring. ufotable had been posting on X/Twitter since Friday evening that...
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Blue Miburo #9 [rate]
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'Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1' Anime Film's Main Trailer Highlights New Scenes
Film opens in Japan on April 24
― Kyoto Animation began streaming on Saturday the main trailer for Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1 (Saishū Gakushō Hibike! Euphonium Zenpen), the first part in the Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie project. The film will include a newly animated performance scene from the "Sunrise Festival," the annual in-story marching band event. Additionally, the film will ...
Megumi Ogata Performs Ending Theme for 5th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film
Lyric video also streamed
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed on Saturday that voice actress Megumi Ogata performs the ending theme song "Persona" for the fifth film for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes. The company is streaming a lyric video for the song. The fifth film, titled Hakunetsu no Ginga Taisen (The Incand...
Glacier Bay Books Reveals More Licenses; Integration of Star Fruit Books' Publishing Line, Inventory
Company will release Chome's Shitsugaikishitsu, Naoto Yamakawa's Basement Attic short story collections
― Glacier Bay Books made several announcements on its X/Twitter account on Friday, including new licenses, Kickstarter information, and information about Star Fruit Books. Glacier Bay Books stated Star Fruit Books is transferring its publishing line and inventory to Glacier Bay Books. This is follo...
Spacewalking With You, Half is More, 'Draw This, Then Die,' More Manga Nominated Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize
10 total manga nominated including Sukima, Solaris, more
― The Asahi Shimbun paper announced the 10 nominees for the 30th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize on Saturday. The awards commemorate the contributions of the manga pioneer Osamu Tezuka (Astroboy/Mighty Atom, Kimba the White Lion/Jungle Emperor, Phoenix, Black Jack) by recognizing the manga that best follow his tradition. Iemori Kitan
Kaho Na...
Viz Media Licenses My Hero Academia, Dorohedoro Art Books, More
Other books include Sakamoto Days novel, Kiki's Delivery Service cookbook, more
― Viz Media announced on Friday that it has licensed 10 new novels, biographies, and artbooks for print in English, including three entries in publisher Iwasaki Shoten's Horror Picture Book (Kaiden Ehon) series. The titles are scheduled for release in fall 2026: Title: My Hero Academia: Ultra Artworks art book Creators: K...
Viz Media Adds Minoji Kurata's Apothecary Diaries Manga, New Series from Inio Asano, Paru Itagaki, More
11 new manga, Yona of the Dawn 3-in-1 omnibus set for fall 2026
― Viz Media announced on Friday that it has licensed the following manga titles for print in English. The titles are scheduled for release in fall 2026: Title: The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Kōkyū Nazotoki Techō) manga
Creator(s): Story & Art: Minoji Kurata, Original creator:...
The Holy Grail of Eris ‒ Episode 7
In all of the years since Scarlett last walked the earth as a human, it seems like she’s the only one who ever had Cecilia’s number.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Returns to N. America Theaters on March 6
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring the film to SCREENX multi-projection screens for the first time.
― Crunchyroll announced on Friday Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai will return to theaters in North America on March 6. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring the film to SCREENX multi-projection screens in North America for the first tim...
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife ‒ Episode 7
This episode didn't give me exactly what I wanted, but it gave me everything that I needed.
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Fire Force #19 [rate]
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Volumes 10-13 Manga Review
After the first-class mage examination, mighty demons take on Frieren and Denken in both the present and the past.
― Frieren: Beyond Journey's End continues to surprise and entertain and has established a process to do so. Every large arc will require Frieren and Fern to understand magic just that much better. They will come up against their own limitations and analyze their enemies' weaknesses. Star...
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Hell Mode #7 [rate]
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This Week in Games - Dot Hackers, Demon Attackers, and Sony's State of Play
There are some major franchise returns to report this week, from .hack to God of War and beyond!
― Welcome back, folks! I normally try to have something witty prepared for the column intros, but I've been caught on the back foot this week. I will say, I've been catching up on my reading lately; I recently wrapped up the first volume of Heaven Official's Blessing, and I'm looking forward to starting T...
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End #6 [rate]
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Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! Season 2's New Video Unveils Theme Song, July Debut
Yui Sakakibara returns for new theme song
― The official website for Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! 2! (Azur Lane Bisoku Zenshin! 2!), the second television anime season of shorts adapting Hori's Azur Lane Bisoku Zenshin! four-panel manga, presented the new season's main promotional video and key visual on Friday. The video announces and previews the theme song "Shaisuma—!" (by returning singer Yui Sakakibar...
Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen Games Launch on Switch on February 27
The Pokémon Company hosts Pokémon Day on February 27
― Pokémon's website announced on Friday that the Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version games will launch for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on February 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST. The games will only be available digitally from the Nintendo eShop. The Pokémon Company hosts Pokémon Day on February 27 and will also host a Pokémon Presen...
Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakkо̄ Light Anime Reveals Teaser Video, Theme Song Artist
Series of 5-minute shorts debuts on April 1
― The staff for the "light anime" adaptation of author Necoco and artist Hajime Nikata's Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakkо̄ (The Great Sage Riddle's Time Reversal) manga revealed a teaser video for the anime on Friday. The video reveals and previews Asaka's theme song "savage." The anime will debut on Television Kanagawa on April 1 at 9:55 p.m. JST. Each epis...
Drops of God TV Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists
HOKUTO, Maaya Uchida perform themes for series debuting in April
― The official website for the television anime of Tadashi Agi and Shū Okimoto's The Drops of God (Kami no Shizuku) manga revealed the theme song artists on Friday. HOKUTO performs the opening theme song "hate you? love you?," and Maaya Uchida performs the ending theme song "Kami no Shizuku."The series will premiere in April on the Toky...
Witch Hat Atelier Anime's Promo Video Reveals April 6 Debut, 6 More Cast Members, Theme Song Artists
Yūichi Nakamura, Hibiku Yamamura, more join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga started streaming the anime's main promotional video on Friday. The video reveals the anime will debut on April 6 at 11:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX and on other channels. English-subtitled version The above video also reveals six more cast members: Hibiku Yamamura as ...
Perfect Addiction Boys-Love Manga Gets 'Light Anime' Adaptation
Adaptation is 2nd project in new boys-love label BALLOON
― Publishing and anime production company IMAGICA Infos announced on Friday that Kaoruko Miyama's Perfect Addiction boys-love manga is getting a "light anime" adaptation. The light anime is the second project in the new boys-love label BALLOON, which IMAGICA Infos launched with Dai Nippon Printing (DNP), CYBIRD, and BLUE RIGHTS last year. The f...
MF Ghost Season 3 Anime Streams 3rd Promotional Video
Anime season began streaming in Japan on January 1
― The offcial YouTube channel for the third season of the anime of Shuuichi Shigeno's MF Ghost manga began streaming the season's third promotional video on Friday. The anime began streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Japan on January 1 at 11:30 p.m. JST. The anime debuted on TV on Tokyo MX and BS NTV on January 4 at 11:30 p.m., before airing later tha...
SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table TV Anime Reveals 'Candle Woods' Promo Video, 5 More Cast Members
Shizuka Itō, Ayana Taketatsu, more join cast for new arc
― The staff of SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, the television anime of writer Yūshi Ukai and artist Nekometal's Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (Shibō Yūgi de Meshi o Kuu) light novel series, revealed a "Candle Woods" trailer on Friday. The video also reveals five new cast members: Shizuka Itō as Hakushi Na...
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked TV Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Yū Serizawa, more join cast for series debuting this year
― The website for the television anime of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked (Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi) manga (the Japanese manga and anime write the English title as: My mother-in-law and sister-in-law who don't bully me.) revealed three more cast members on Friday. The anime stars (from left to right in above image): Yū S...
Romelia War Chronicle TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, Full Staff
Series starring Yuna Nemoto debuts this year
― Pony Canyon revealed the main cast and staff on Friday for the television anime of Ryō Ariyama's Romelia War Chronicle: Even After Defeating the Demon King, Humanity Still Seems Doomed, So I Formed a Military Force (Romelia Senki: Maō o Taoshita Ato mo Jinrui Yabasō Dakara Guntai Soshiki Shita) light novel series. The anime stars: Yuna Nemoto as Romelia ...
Mahō no Shimai Lulutto Lilly TV Anime's 1st 2 Episodes Get 2-Week Limited Screening in Japanese Theaters in March
Screenings will also include 1st episode of Magical Angel Creamy Mami anime
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Friday that Mahō no Shimai Lulutto Lilly (Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly), the new magical girl television anime that it is presenting with Studio Pierrot, will screen its first two episodes in 10 AEON Cinema theaters in Japan for two weeks, from March 20 through April 2. The screening wil...
Kusunoki's Garden of Gods TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals April 4 Debut, 4 More Cast Members
Tōru Ōkawa, Show Hayami, Kōji Yusa, Hiroki Takahashi join cast
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Enju's Kusunoki's Garden of Gods (Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei) light novel series began streaming the second promotional video on Friday. The video reveals that the anime will debut on April 4. The above video also reveals four more cast members. Tōru Ōkawa as Reiki Kōji Yusa as Ōryū S...
Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Anime's 2nd Promo Video Highlights 'Magic School' Arc
Anime began streaming in Japan on January 4
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Umikaze Minamino's Kunon the Sorcerer Can See (Majutsu-shi Kunon wa Mieteiru) light novel series began streaming on Friday the second promotional video for the anime highlighting its "Magic School" arc. The anime's first episode and an early debut for the second episode began streaming on ABEMA and d Anime ...
3rd Girls und Panzer Spinoff Film Gets Accompanying Mini-Anime
Mini-anime centers on search for new tank; 3rd film opens on March 6
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed on Friday that the third film in the four-part theatrical anime project for Maruko Nii's Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! spinoff manga in the Girls und Panzer franchise will get an accompanying mini-anime titled "Shin Sensha, Hakken Desu!" (Discovery of a New Tank). IMG 02-gpl-cgep01...
Do You Like Big Girls? Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, April Premiere
Visual also unveiled for AnimeFesta anime
― The official website for the AnimeFesta television anime of Gorō Aizome's Do You Like Big Girls? (Ōkii Onnanoko wa Suki Desu ka?) manga revealed the cast, staff, visual, and April premiere date for the anime on Friday. The cast includes: Rin Hinishi as Sōta Tachibana Sui Mizushiro as Ayano Hasegawa Kanna Natsuki as Kaori Tachibana Hana Mameshiba as Sanae Ya...
100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Manga to Temporarily Slow Release Pace
Artist Yukiko Nozawa goes on maternity leave
― Yukiko Nozawa, the artist for 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, announced on Thursday that she is going on maternity leave after the successful birth of her new child, leading to the serialization pacing of the manga to slow down.Nozawa explained t...
Shaoh's Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru Manga Gets Short Anime
WWWave Corporation's Deregula label produces anime
― WWWave Corporation announced on Friday that its Deregula anime label is producing a short anime adaptation of Shaoh's Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru (I'm Dating a Dark Summoner!) manga.Shaoh drew the below illustration to celebrate the anime's announcement.The fantasy manga's story begins when Amona, a demi-human dark summoner who uses the power of dem...
From Overshadowed to Overpowered Manga Gets TV Anime in July
Shūichirō Umeda, Reo Osanai, Haruka Shiraishi star in anime
― Square Enix announced on Friday that Kentarou's From Overshadowed to Overpowered (Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musō: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Bōkenroku) manga based on Arata Shiraishi's Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musō: Nido Tensei Shita Saikyō Kenja, 400-nen-go no Sekai o Maken de Musō light novel series is inspiring a television ...
2026 Crayon Shin-chan Film's Trailer Reveals July 31 Opening
New visual also unveiled
― The official website for Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake-shon (Crayon Shin-chan The Movie Super Strange! My Yōkai Monster Vacation), the 33rd 2D anime film in the Crayon Shin-chan series, began streaming a trailer for the film on Friday. The trailer reveals the film's July 31 opening date. The film will be the 33rd 2D animated film in the Crayon Shin-cha...
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run Anime's English Dub Trailer Reveals Dub Cast
Cast includes Daman Mills, Kaiji Tang, Damien Haas, Frankie Kevich, Jamieson Price, more
― Netflix unveiled an English dub trailer for STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, the "first stage" of the anime of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run manga, on Thursday. The video reveals the English dub cast for the anime. The anime's dub cast includes: Daman Mills as Johnny...
6th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film Reveals Title, June 26 Opening
6th film is titled Aoi Meikyū
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed on Friday that the sixth film for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes, is titled Aoi Meikyū (Blue Labyrinth), and will open on June 26. Bandai Namco Filmworks also revealed the below visual for the film. The fifth film opened in Japan on Friday
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Duel Masters Win Sequel Manga Duel Masters RX Launches on March 13
Story shows Win Kirifuda entering world of manga and meeting Shobu Kirifuda
― The March issue of Shogakukan's Monthly CoroCoro Comic magazine revealed on February 14 that Shigenobu Matsumoto will launch a sequel to his Duel Masters Win manga titled Duel Masters RX (pronounced "reverse cross") in the magazine's next issue on March 13. The prelude short introducing the manga shows Duel Masters Win prot...
Criterion Channel Adds Gunbuster: The Movie, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Anime
Both anime debut on service in March
― The Criterion Collection's streaming service Criterion Channel announced on Wednesday that it will add the Gunbuster: The Movie and the first season of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex to the service in March. Gunbuster: The Movie is part of the 2006 Gunbuster vs Diebuster Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie double feature, which combines both Gunbuster a...
Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari's Onigunsō Launches New Manga on March 19
New manga is titled Wanderlust
― The March issue of Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine revealed on Wednesday that manga creator Onigunsō will launch a new action fantasy manga titled Wanderlust in the magazine's next issue on March 19.本日発売のウルトラジャンプにて告知が入りましたが来月の4月号より新連載『ワンダラスト』が始まります!!宜しくお願い致します pic.twitter.com/2KEX7QbaSK— オニグンソウ@ものの15巻1/19 (@onigunsou) February 17, 2026 Onigunsō launched the Malevolent ...
The Apparent Origin Story of Olympic Gold Skater Alysa Liu's Pochita Plush
Japanese fan reported gifting Liu the Chainsaw Man plush after her Grand Prix Final win
― American figure skater Alysa Liu is arguably the most televised anime fan this month, with her twin gold medals (and Pochita plush tissue case from Chainsaw Man) at the 2026 Winter Olympics. But where did her Pochita come from? Japanese social media offers a likely origin story: On February 7, Japanese X (former...
A-DO Manga Resumes Serialization
Series entered hiatus in October
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Jaku Amano's A-DO manga resumed serialization in the March issue of Kodansha's Monthly Young Magazine on Thursday. The series entered a hiatus in October due to the author's poor physical health. The manga's 11th compiled book volume revealed in July that the series will end with its 12th volume, scheduled for release in early 2026. The manga entered its "final se...
Kingdom's Return: Time Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster Game Reveals New Alchemist Trailer
Game launches on April 23 for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam
― Inti Creates unveiled a new trailer on Sunday for its upcoming Kingdom's Return: Time Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster game previewing the Alchemist character. The game launches digitally for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on April 23.The game's Steam page descri...
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk ‒ Episodes 5-6
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk thus far has failed to live up to my expectations or hopes in any way.
Prime Video VP: 'We Want to Become Preferred Destination for Anime Content Globally'
Service previously announced it will stream upcoming The Ghost in the Shell, Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star-, 2nd season From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman anime
― Amazon Prime Video's vice president for APAC (Asia Pacific) & ANZ (Australia and New Zealand) Gaurav Gandhi stated during the "Prime Video Presents: International Originals" presentation in London on February 12 that he wa...
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Oshi no Ko Season 3 ‒ Episode 6
It was supremely rewarding to see Kana gather her courage and become her own savior.
I Want Your Mother to be With Me! Volumes 1-2 Manga Review
This is ultimately a story about recognizing that you don't have to stubbornly tackle everything on your own.
― Being a single parent is never easy. Raising a child demands a lot of time, expenses, and responsibilities that most couples would find difficult to manage. But being a single parent means that you're trying to fill all of those responsibilities by yourself, which naturally comes with sacri...
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Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You #7 [rate]
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 #55 [rate]
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'In So Deep, It's Love Already' Manga Ends in 10th Volume
Manga about idol fangirl, mysterious transfer student launched in 2022
― The ninth compiled book volume of Reida Soragaki's In So Deep, It's Love Already (Numa Sugite Mohaya Koi) manga revealed on February 13 that the series will end in its 10th volume, which will ship in July. Kodansha's K MANGA service added the manga as a simulpub in 2024, and describes the story: Because of a heartbreak in her pa...
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Roll Over and Die #7 [rate]
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Chained Soldier #7 [rate]
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Manga Creator Ryūkō Azuma Dies
Uncompiled chapters of Azuma's Duffle Coat Army manga will be released in the future
― Manga creator Ryūkō Azuma died in September last year. Azuma's relatives held a private funeral.The editorial team of Kadokawa's Comic Newtype website announced Azuma's death on February 13. Azuma was still serializing the Duffle Coat Army manga (seen right), and was working on the manga's 19th chapter when he died...
This Week in Anime - Industry Insight
Chris and Lucas explore the anime marketing machine in the age of Crunchyroll.
― Chris and Lucas explore the anime marketing machine in the age of Crunchyroll. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Crunchyroll streams Frieren, My Awkward Senpai, Miss Kuroitsu From the Monster Development Department, Gridman Universe,...
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The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife #7 [rate]
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The Holy Grail of Eris #7 [rate]
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The Darwin Incident ‒ Episode 7
Those are all just mechanical components of the storytelling to be impressed by, though, as the thematic and emotional elements continue to run dry for The Darwin Incident with this arc.
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MF Ghost #32 [rate]
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Fruits Basket -prelude- Film's 1-Day U.S. Screening Earns US$103,428
Crunchyroll screened film for its Anime Nights event on February 16
― Crunchyroll's one-day screening of the Fruits Basket -prelude- anime film on February 16 earned US$103,428. The film screened in select theaters in the U.S. and Canada as part of Crunchyroll's monthly Anime Nights event. The film screened in 270 theaters in the U.S.Crunchyroll previously screened the film in the U.S. and Canada in ...
Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Casts Yū Sugimoto, Shinichirō Miki
Sugimoto, Miki appear in 7th episode on Thursday
― The staff of the television anime of Rocket Shokai's Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 (Yūsha-kei ni Shosu: Chōbatsu Yūsha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku) light novel series revealed the cast for two new characters that appeared in the anime's seventh episode on Thursday.Yū Sugimoto as Shiji BauShinichirō Miki as BūjamuThe ani...
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Sentenced to Be a Hero #7 [rate]
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 20
Rejoice, yuki-onna lovers! Ice maiden Yukime returns in time for the Winter Olympics with… a beach episode?
Solo Leveling Franchise's Audio Drama Adaptation on Pocket FM Launches 2nd Season
Immersive audio drama series debuted on Pocket FM on February 16
― The Solo Leveling webtoon and web novel is continuing its cross-media expansion with the release of Season 2 of its immersive audio drama series, which debuted on February 16 exclusively on Pocket FM. The new season is produced in partnership with Soundist Entertainment and is available worldwide in English, giving fans another way t...
SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table ‒ Episode 7
I found this to be an emotional and riveting episode of television, just as every chapter of SHIBOYUGI has been thus far. Nonetheless, some cracks, however small they may be, have begun to surface.
Kodansha Announces TrailRail Puzzle Game for 2026
Demo launches on Wednesday
― Kodansha Game Labs revealed on Wednesday the first trailer for its new TrailRail game, which launches for PC via Steam in 2026. A demo launched on Wednesday. The Steam page describes the game:Your chosen path is the key. "TrailRail" is a physics-based puzzle game that brings the trajectory of your movements to life. Make good use these materialized shapes to clear stages...
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Anime's Main Trailer Unveils Theme Songs, March 28 Debut
Vocaloid producer, composer Orangestar produces, performs opening song "Petals feat. Kase," ending song "Hana Ikada feat. Kase"
― Aniplex started streaming the main promotional video for the television anime of Kana Akatsuki's Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring novel series on Thursday. The video reveals the anime's March 28 debut and opening theme song "Petals feat. Kase" and the ending the...
Miyu Irino Performs Opening Theme for Kusunoki's Garden of Gods Anime
Series starring Shōgo Sakata, Shinshū Fuji debuts in April
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Enju's Kusunoki's Garden of Gods (Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei) light novel series revealed on Thursday that Miyu Irino will perform the anime's opening theme song "Odoroki no Ko" (Child of Surprise). The song will serve as Irino's first anime theme song in his music career. Yuki Ozaki from...
Ryōta Suzuki, Tomohiro Ōno Join Cast of Haibara's Teenage New Game+ Anime
Anime about man who time travels to 7 years in the past debuts in April
― The website for the television anime of Kazuki Amamiya's Haibara's Teenage New Game+ (Haibara-kun no Tsuyokute Seishun New Game) light novel series revealed two more cast members on Thursday. The new cast members includes: Ryōta Suzuki as Tatsuya Nagiura (left), a member of the basketball club and Natsuki's classmate Tomohiro Ō...
Hakuōki Ibun: Berezinskii no Majo Spinoff Game's Video Reveals August 27 Release
Otomate also reveals 4 new games, with 3 releasing for Switch
― Idea Factory's Otomate brand unveiled a new video for Hakuōki Ibun: Berezinskii no Majo (Hakuōki Strange Tale: The Witch of Berezinski), the spinoff game for its Hakuōki otome game franchise, during its "Dessert de Otomate 2026" event on Sunday. The video reveals the game's August 27 release date. Otomate revealed the game in February 20...
Arc System Works Reveals Donutal Alien Immigration Simulation Game
Game debuts on PC via Steam this year
― Arc System Works announced a new game titled Donutal on Thursday. The game will debut on PC via Steam this year in both English and Japanese. A demo is available now. The game takes place in 2206 and tasks players as a "Chief Xeno Inspector," screening aliens and selectively allowing Earth entry to aliens "who will advance Earth's future," while trying to deny ...
20th Seiyū Awards Announces Special Award Winners
The IDOLM@STER series, Aruno Tahara, Keiko Yokozawa, Shinichirō Kamio, Rei Sakuma, Nami Mizuno honored
― The organizers of the 20th Annual Seiyū Awards announced in advance the winners of the special awards on Tuesday. Merit Awards
Award for the seiyū who have contributed to many genres, including foreign works, over the years Aruno Tahara (left in image below) Keiko Yokozawa 【第二十回声優アワード先行発表！】 功労賞 長...
Anime Central 2026 Hosts Yuki Kajiura, FictionJunction
ACen runs from May 15-17 in Illinois
― Illinois-based convention Anime Central (ACen) announced on Monday it will host Yuki Kajiura and FictionJunction as Guests of Honor at this year's event. The musicians will also host a live concert on May 16 for all con attendees. Kajiura is a prolific composer known for scoring multiple anime series including Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Fate/Zero, Puella Ma...
Oshi no Ko Series' 1st Puzzle Game Launches on February 25
NHN Corporation developing game in partnership with Kadokawa
― The staff for Oshi no Ko Match Star (Oshi no Ko Puzzle Star on Japanese platforms), the first official puzzle game based on Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari's Oshi no Ko manga, announced on Wednesday the game will launch in Japan on February 25 for iOS and Android.The announcement did not clarify if the global version will launch at the sam...
Gintama 'Yoshiwara in Flames' Compilation Film Opens at #2, The Dangers in My Heart Anime at #6
2nd Gundam Hathaway film drops to #4, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time re-release opens at #5, Milky☆Subway drops to #8
― Shin-Gekijōban Gintama: Yoshiwara Daienjō (Gintama New Film Version: Yoshiwara in Flames), the new compilation film for the anime based on Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga, opened at #2 at the Japanese box office last weekend. The film sold 262,700 tickets and earned 405,617...
The Villager of Level 999 TV Anime's 1st Trailer Reveals More Cast, July Debut
Hiroya Egashira, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Manaka Iwami, Aoi Koga, Lynn join anime's cast
― The staff for the television anime of Koneko Hoshitsuki's The Villager of Level 999 (Level 999 no Murabito) light novel series revealed on Thursday the anime's second teaser visual, additional cast, first promotional video, and July debut on TV Tokyo, BS Fuji and other channels.The newly announced cast members are:H...
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Manga to Enter Final Arc on March 18
Series takes 3-issue hiatus until then
― This year's 12th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine announced on Wednesday that Negi Haruba's Go, Go, Loser Ranger! (Sentai Daishikkaku) manga will enter its final arc in the 16th issue on March 18. The series will be on a three-issue hiatus until then The series previously entered a hiatus on May 14 due to Haruba's health and returned on June 11. The ...
Square Enix Manga & Books Licenses Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan's Story, 8 More Titles
Also licensed: Boyish Girlfriend, My Ex-Boyfriend Loves Boys' Love Manga, more
― Square Enix Manga & Books announced on Wednesday it has licensed the following titles for print in English: Title: The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan's Story manga
Creator(s): Art by Itsuki Nanao, story by Natsu Hyuuga, character designs by Touco Shino Release Date: October 2026 (volume 1) Description: Discover The Apothec...
Konna Ko Iru ka na Children's Anime Shorts Return After 35 Years
Anime segment of Okaasan to Issho program once aired from 1986 to 1991
― Talent agency 81 Produce announced on Thursday that NHK Educational is producing new shorts in the Konna Ko Iru ka na anime segment of the Okaasan to Issho children's program — the first new ones on television since 1991. The new shorts will debut as a segment within Okaasan to Issho on March 30.The anime centers on 12 varied ch...
Hulu Adds Medalist Anime Season 2 in U.S.
Episode 1 streams on Friday
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Hulu will stream the second television anime season based on Tsurumaikada's Olympic ice-skating manga Medalist in the United States beginning on February 20 with Japanese audio. The season is already available in other countries and territories on Disney+. The second season debuted on January 24 on the "NUMAnimation" programming block on TV Asahi and 23 other affiliates...
Disney+, Hulu to Stream Rooster Fighter Anime on March 15
Series debuts on Toonami on March 14, ahead of Japanese release
― Viz announced on Wednesday that the anime of Shu Sakuratani's Rooster Fighter (Niwatori Fighter) manga will stream on Hulu in the United States, and on Disney+ in Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Gibraltar, France, Italy, Spain, Andorra, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Cost...
Live-Action Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Film Casts Kristen Bell as Amy Rose
Jeff Fowler to return to helm film slated for March 2027
― The Hollywood Reporter, Rotten Tomatoes, and other entertainment industry news outlets reported on Wednesday that the Sonic the Hedgehog 4 sequel film has cast Kristen Bell (Frozen, Veronica Mars, The Good Place) as the voice of Amy Rose. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Fowler will return to direct the sequel, and most of the previo...
April Showers Bring May Flowers Anime Series Review
With the deliberate pacing of the romance plot, there's plenty of room for character introspection.
― No one in April Showers Bring May Flowers is perfect. That might not sound important, but it truly is, particularly as the series goes on. There's a tendency in this style of high school romance to make a few people seem larger than life, as if their outer beauty reflects an inner saintliness that ma...
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube #20 [rate]
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Tamon’s B-Side #8 [rate]
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Akane-banashi Anime Holds World Premiere in U.S. in April
Anime to premiere on April 1 in NYC, followed by Anime Boston screening on April 4
― TV Asahi announced on Wednesday that the Japan Society will host the world premiere of the anime of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga in New York on April 1. The Anime Boston convention will then host a special screening on April 4. The Japan Society will host the world premiere ...
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Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None #8 [rate]
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A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #7 [rate]
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Oshi no Ko #6 [rate]
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SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table #7 [rate]
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Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers ‒ Episode 7
Their base may currently be on rails, but the plotting of Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers feels like it's jumping the tracks sometimes.
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An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29 #7 [rate]
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Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord #7 [rate]
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Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter ‒ Episode 7
In another series, Aresh would come across as a walking red flag. But within the context of this series, Aresh is painted more as overwhelmed with concern for a man who seems hell-bent on self-destruction.
Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko Dodgeball Anime Unveils Cast, Staff
Manaka Nakayama, Kaori Maeda, Akira Sekine, Yō Taichi, Yū Sasahara star in CUE show
― The official website for the television anime of Tetsuhiro Koshita's Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko sequel manga unveiled the anime's teaser visual, main cast and staff members on Wednesday. The anime will star:Manaka Nakayama as Danko Ichigeki, her first starring roleKaori Maeda as Chinko Kobotoke, Chinnen Kobotoke's...
Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 3 Debuts in April With Final Arc Teased
2nd season's cast, staff return for upcoming season
― The staff for the anime of Hirukuma's Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon (Jidōhanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyū ni Samayō) light novel series revealed on Wednesday the third season's teaser visual, returning cast and staff, and April premiere on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and other channels. The announcement teases that the story wi...
I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Anime's New Video Reveals More Staff
Ascendance of a Bookworm, Given's MICHIRU co-composes music in July yuri dark fantasy
― The staff for the television anime of Nachi Aono's I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day (Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai) manga revealed more staff and started streaming the anime's first promotional video on Wednesday.The newly announced staff members are:Assistant Director: Nao EnomotoCreative Adviser: Takuda...
Marika's Love Meter Malfunction Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Theme Song, March 13 Debut
Kōhei Amasaki, Maaya Uchida, Ayasa Itō, Yurie Igoma, Rie Kugimiya star
― The official website for the television anime of Rin Komugi's Marika's Love Meter Malfunction (Marika-chan wa Kōkando wa Bukkowareteiru) manga revealed on Wednesday the anime's full promotional video, key visual, main cast, staff, and its advance streaming on AnimeFesta on March 13 (before its TV premiere on April 5). The video ...
Candy Caries Anime Unveils 2nd Teaser, Cast, Theme Song Artists, April 15 Debut
Miyuki Sato, Hana Takeda star in stop-motion show from Pui Pui Molcar's Tomoki Misato, Wit Studio
― The staff for Tomoki Misato and WIT Studio's original television anime Candy Caries unveiled its second teaser promotional video, cast, theme song artists, and April 15 premiere on Wednesday. Miyuki Sato plays Ame, a girl Hana Takeda plays Caries, a cavity in Ame's mouth Jin Katagiri plays the Mad De...