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Kirio Fan Club Anime Series Review
In less capable hands, this could have been a preachy show. Instead, it handles dark, difficult topics with respect while still gleefully poking fun at how silly people can be.
― Having once been a high school girl, I can assure you that there's nothing mythically pure and sweet about it. High school is messy, and that goes for the girls attending it as well as the boys. Too much media depicts high s...
Looking For Anime Merch? Get It All In One Place!
Official licensed goods used to be scattered across dozens of stores and buried among bootlegs and knockoffs. But this one shop brings it all together.
― Looking for a figure of your favorite character? That acrylic stand from the latest brand collaboration? Imagine you could find all the anime merch you've been looking for in one convenient place.Introducing Anime.com/Shop. Your one-stop-shop for au...
Victoria of Many Faces Volumes 1-3 Light Novel Review
Fans of Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto, Ya Boy Kongming!, and other hypercompetent characters will immediately adore Victoria, who relies on her intellect to always choose the exact skill in her impressive arsenal to be her own rescuer.
― Sick of magical isekai adventures? Tired of high school heroines? Meet Victoria, a covert operative who we meet when she is 28 years old and a new mom. By the seco...
Tomb Raider King Volumes 1-14 Manhwa Review
Archeology is more than just running through tombs full of monsters – sometimes, archeology means you have to bring down corporate conglomerates and governments, as well.
― It is an adage that bad guys often make the most interesting characters, but in Tomb Raider King, there are no good guys. Among the many bad guys of the premise, our protagonist, Jooheon Suh, is definitely a baddie. He was a bad g...
One Piece novel HEROINES Volumes 1-2 Light Novel Review
Every option is on the table, and nothing is too trivial for these airy little vignettes.
― The women of One Piece have always been an area of missed potential. They're maximized for sex appeal first and foremost, drawn with interchangeable silhouettes and allowed to kick ass so long as they duly cede the spotlight to the story's male characters immediately afterward. This makes One Piece: Heroines, ...
Manga Licensing Is An Exercise In Empathy
"99.99% of the people working in the manga field are doing it because [they] love it. There’s a certain gentle madness you need to have."
― “99.99% of the people working in the manga field are doing it because [they] love it,” Leyla Aker of Square Enix Manga & Books stated emphatically to the panel crowd. “There's a certain gentle madness you need to have.” At the "Japan to the US: How Manga is Acqui...
Writer Damu Amato, Illustrator Shirabii's Heir to a Monstermancer Novel Series Gets TV Anime
Manaka Iwami, Chiaki Kobayashi, Akio Ōtsuka star in project No.9 anime
― Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures announced on Friday that writer Damu Amato and illustrator Shirabii's Heir to a Monstermancer (Mamono Tsukai no Musume: Midori no Hitomi no Shōjo, the anime uses the English title Monster Master Girl) novel series is getting a television anime adaptation, and revealed a teaser visual and the anime's ...
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Fiok Lee's Seven Sleeping Beauties Manga Gets TV Anime in 2027
Aya Yamane, Yoshino Aoyama, Miku Itō, Ayasa Itō, Kana Ichinose, Fūka Izumi, Rina Kawaguchi star as seven sleeping princesses in Studio Gokumi x AXsiZ SMASH anime
― A website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Fiok Lee's Seven Sleeping Beauties (Shichinin no Nemuri-hime) manga, slated for 2027 debut. The website also revealed a super teaser visual, and the anime's main ca...
Studio Trigger Reveals 4th Project From Director Hiroyuki Imaishi, Screenwriter Kazuki Nakashima
Duo previously worked on Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, Promare
― Studio Trigger revealed at its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that it is producing a new project from director Hiroyuki Imaishi and screenwriter Kazuki Nakashima. The duo previously worked together on Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, and Promare. 【今石監督 最新作📢】最強タッグが、再び動き出す🔥2007『天元突破グレンラガン』2013『キルラキル』2019『プロメア』そして…監督：今石洋之 × 脚本：中島かずき第4弾作品、始動‼️続...
Murciélago Manga Gets Anime Adaptation in 2027
HIDIVE to stream anime of Kana Yoshimura's manga
― NBC Universal Entertainment Japan announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that Kana Yoshimura's Murciélago manga is getting an anime adaptation in 2027. HIDIVE will stream the series exclusively in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. Yoshimura drew a commemorative illustration: HIDIVE describes the story:
Fight evil with ...
The Apothecary Diaries Director Norihiro Naganuma Announces New Jurassic Shadows Dinosaur Ninja Anime
Promo video, visual, staff, manga adaptation unveiled
― Director Norihiro Naganuma announced during his panel at Anime Expo on Saturday a new anime titled Jurassic Shadows (Ryugesho no Shinobi). The battle anime combines dinosaurs, ninjas, and “kesho” (make-up). The staff unveiled a promotional video, concept visual, and screenshots: IMG rgs-pv-260424-1.00-00-29-14.020.jpg
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S Rank Bōkensha Dearu Ore no Musume-tachi wa Jūdo no Fathercon Deshita Novels Get TV Anime
Kametsu Tomobashi's family fantasy about former adventurer whose daughters have serious father complexes
― Novelist Kametsu Tomobashi announced on Saturday that the S Rank Bōkensha Dearu Ore no Musume-tachi wa Jūdo no Fathercon Deshita (My S-Rank Adventurer Daughters Have Serious Father Complexes) light novel series will receive an anime adaptation. Novel illustrator Tsubame Nozomi and manga adaptati...
Loner Life in Another World Anime Gets 2nd Season
First season premiered in October 2024
― The staff for the television anime of Shoji Goji's Loner Life in Another World (Hitoribotchi no Isekai Kōryaku) light novel series announced on Saturday that the series will receive a second season.Light novel illustrator Saku Enomaru and manga adaptation artist Bibi drew illustrations celebrating the announcement:Seven Seas describes the series:When acerbic l...
Chillin' in Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers Anime Gets 2nd Season
1st season premiered in April 2024
― The staff 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 on Saturday that the series will receive a second season. Original novel illustrator Katagiri and manga adaptation artist Akine Itomachi drew illustrations celebrat...
Solo Leveling Series Gets Solo Leveling: Beyond the System Anime Film
Promotional concept video, teaser visual unveiled for Solo Leveling: Beyond the System film
― Crunchyroll announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Friday that the Solo Leveling series is getting an anime film titled Solo Leveling: Beyond the System. The film, which continues the story after the second season, is currently in production. The company shared a promotional concept video and teaser vis...
MAO ‒ Episode 14
Go ahead, Queen Takahashi, reheat your nachos. You earned it.
New Ghost in the Shell Anime Confirms Japanese Cast
Maaya Sakamoto stars in July 7 anime
― The Ghost in the Shell (Kōkaku Kidōtai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL) television anime from Science SARU confirmed its Japanese cast during its broadcast premiere on Tuesday.The cast includes:
Maaya Sakamoto as Motoko Kusanagi
Kazuhiro Yamaji as Daisuke Aramaki
Hiroki Yasumoto as Batou
Yūichi Nakamura as Togusa
Kōsuke Gotō as Ishikawa
Tōru Nara as Saito
Marie Ōi as Ope...
Kadokawa Editor-in-Chief Spills the Secrets on What it Takes to Create a Successful Manga
What does it take to break into the Japanese manga industry, and what actually makes a project successful? Noboru Segawa, director and editor-in-chief of Kadokawa's Global Comics Department, sat down to spill the secrets on just what it takes to create a successful manga.
― For many manga fans, their dream is to one day be part of the manga creation process, whether that's publishing their own comic ...
Everyday Host Anime Sequel Series to Premiere in January 2027
Musical stage play also announced
― The staff for the short anime of Nimo Gotō's Everyday Host four-panel manga announced on Tuesday that the anime's sequel series will begin airing in January 2027. The anime's writer and director Rarecho drew the new visual below:In addition, the manga will receive a musical stage play adaptation in November under the title HAPPEY MUSICAL Everyday Host (pronounced "...
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Red River #1 [rate]
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Shangri-La Frontier Anime Season 3 Streams New Teaser
Series premieres in 2027
― The official website for the third television anime season based on Katarina's Shangri-La Frontier web novel series presented a new teaser promotional video for the season on Tuesday. The cast returns from the second season to reprise their roles. Toshiyuki Kubooka (Harukana Receive, Wandering Witch - The Journey of Elaina) serves as chief director for the new season at C2C...
Kirio Fan Club Anime Series Review
In less capable hands, this could have been a preachy show. Instead, it handles dark, difficult topics with respect while still gleefully poking fun at how silly people can be.
― Having once been a high school girl, I can assure you that there's nothing mythically pure and sweet about it. High school is messy, and that goes for the girls attending it as well as the boys. Too much media depicts high s...
The 5 Best New Video Games We Saw at Anime Expo 2026
Big games like Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok are getting released soon, but what about the new games from smaller developers and publishers? We've got you covered here.
― Every year, Anime Expo brings some of the biggest reveals and news about upcoming anime, but video games are often overlooked. Big games like Echoe...
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Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers #13 [rate]
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Victoria of Many Faces #1 [rate]
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Looking For Anime Merch? Get It All In One Place!
Official licensed goods used to be scattered across dozens of stores and buried among bootlegs and knockoffs. But this one shop brings it all together.
― Looking for a figure of your favorite character? That acrylic stand from the latest brand collaboration? Imagine you could find all the anime merch you've been looking for in one convenient place.Introducing Anime.com/Shop. Your one-stop-shop for au...
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Ghost in the Shell #1 [rate]
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Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power #2 [rate]
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I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day #1 [rate]
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Fiok Lee's Seven Sleeping Beauties Manga Gets TV Anime in 2027
Aya Yamane, Yoshino Aoyama, Miku Itō, Ayasa Itō, Kana Ichinose, Fūka Izumi, Rina Kawaguchi star as seven sleeping princesses in Studio Gokumi x AXsiZ SMASH anime
― A website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Fiok Lee's Seven Sleeping Beauties (Shichinin no Nemuri-hime) manga, slated for 2027 debut. The website also revealed a super teaser visual, and the anime's main ca...
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Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games #1 [rate]
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Witch on the Holy Night Anime Film Announces November 20 Premiere
Haruka Tomatsu, Kana Hanazawa, Yūsuke Kobayashi star in film based on Type-Moon's visual novel PC game
― The "Mahōtsukai no Yoru Release Date Announcement Event" on Tuesday revealed that the anime film of Type-Moon's visual novel PC game Mahōtsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night) will premiere on November 20. ───────── #魔法使いの夜 𝟏𝟏.𝟐𝟎(金)劇場公開─────────原作：奈須きのこ・TYPE-MOON アニメーション制作：ufotable これは、一人の少女＜まほ...
The Demons Are Planning Something Good Anime Reveals Cast, More Staff, 2027 TV Debut
Junichi Suwabe, Wakana Kuramochi, Haruka Shiraishi star in fantasy comedy manga
― The official website for the anime of akuji Katō's The Demons Are Planning Something Good (Ma no Mono-tachi wa Kuwadateru) comedy manga revealed the anime's cast, more staff, visual, and 2027 television debut on Tuesday.The cast includes:Junichi Suwabe as Lord Mercy-SnareWakana Kuramochi as LetzeHaruka Shiraishi as Meli...
Crunchyroll Co-Founder, Former CEO Kun Gao Launches AniBiz Platform for Anime Licensing
Platform is described as "1st dedicated B2B marketplace built for the global anime industry"
― Entertainment news website Variety reported on Thursday that Kun Gao, founder and former CEO of Crunchyroll, has launched the "AniBiz.com" platform through his anime-focused media company Nakama. Gao is the co-founder and president of Nakama. The platform went live on Thursday, and is described as "the firs...
New Sword Art Online Film Reveals Title, Cast, Staff, 2028 Debut
Integral Domain set after "Alicization" arc
― The Sword Art Online franchise announced on Tuesday that its new original film will open in theaters in 2028 under the title Sword Art Online -Integral Domain-. The film is based on an original story by Reki Kawahara and takes place after the Sword Art Online: Alicization story arc.Yoshitsugu Matsuoka stars as Kirito, and Haruka Tomatsu stars as Asuna.Sh...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 22-28
Star Fox remake debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: June 22-28 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2 Star Fox Nintendo June 26 41,680 41,680 2NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 28,543 1,410,570 3NSw Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 Konami June 11 16,950 146,335 4NSw 2 eFootball Kick-Off! Konami June 4 6,483 41,508 5NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 5,870 1,...
Victoria of Many Faces Volumes 1-3 Light Novel Review
Fans of Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto, Ya Boy Kongming!, and other hypercompetent characters will immediately adore Victoria, who relies on her intellect to always choose the exact skill in her impressive arsenal to be her own rescuer.
― Sick of magical isekai adventures? Tired of high school heroines? Meet Victoria, a covert operative who we meet when she is 28 years old and a new mom. By the seco...
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Grand Blue Dreaming #1 [rate]
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Exclusive: Studio Ghibli Tribute Jazz Album Will Soothe You To Sleep
Metal Gear Solid and Bayonetta composer Norihiko Hibino, Etrian Odyssey performer AYAKI team up for the latest Prescription for Sleep album, featuring Studio Ghibli classics.
― On Monday Scarlet Moon Records announced the latest "Prescription for Sleep" tribute album. Titled Prescription for Sleep: The Best of Studio Ghibli, the album is set to feature "soothing jazz arrangements" of Studio Ghibli so...
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Liar Game #14 [rate]
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Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her #1 [rate]
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Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World #1 [rate]
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Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even #1 [rate]
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I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand #1 [rate]
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One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episode 1168
It’s a bit like being an hour into Return of the King and finding out that Aragorn has an evil twin brother, Waragorn, who fights for Sauron.
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World Is Dancing #2 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, June 22-28
Detective Conan ranked #1 over Sazae-san last week
― Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Detective Conan NTV June 27 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 7.4 Sazae-san Fuji TV June 28 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 7.1 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji TV June 28 (Sun) 18:00 30 min. 5.2 Doraemon TV Asahi June 27 (Sat) 17:00 30 min. 3.5 Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke NTV June 27 (Sat) ...
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Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne #1 [rate]
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Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA ‒ SEASON FINALE
Awajima does not exist. But similar schools, similar students, and similar stories exist in Japan and abroad, and their truths can resonate with Shimura's fiction. I know mine has.
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Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky #1 [rate]
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Otakon 2026 Hosts Voice Actress Ayaka Fukuhara, I.G. USA's President Maki Terashima-Furuta
Ryotaro Okiayu, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Yuka Iguchi, more attend event running from July 31-August 2 in Washington, D.C.
― The staff of Otakon announced on Sunday it will host voice actress Ayaka Fukuhara (Captain Tsubasa, Sakura Wars) and president of Production I.G. USA Maki Terashima-Furuta, at this year's event.Fukuhara is known for her role as Rin Shibuya in The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls and role...
My Girlfriend's Friend TV Anime Reveals Teaser Video, More Staff Members
Anime debuts in October
― The official website for the television anime of Jura's My Girlfriend's Friend (Kanojo no Tomodachi) manga revealed the anime's teaser promotional video, second key visual, and additional staff members on Monday.The newly announced staff members include prop designer Kazuma Akagi (9-nine- Ruler's Crown), art director Do Kim Hoan Tran (Marika's Love Meter Malfunction), and Mo...
Shinya Komi's Sora o Matotte Manga Ends on July 15
Komi launched manga in May 2023
― Manga creator Shinya Komi revealed on July 2 that the Sora o Matotte (To Drape Over the Sky) manga will end in the next issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump magazine on July 15.The manga centers on high school student Haro Ogawa. In his childhood years, he saw a painting known as "Witch in the Nude." Ever since then, he has been teaching himself oil painting, mainly painti...
Live-Action Renai Rubi no Tadashii Furikata Series Gets 2nd Season
2nd season debuts in October
― Tokyo MX announced on Sunday that it is producing a second season for the live-action series of Ogeretsu Tanaka's Renai Rubi no Tadashii Furikata (The Right Way to Write Love) boys-love manga that will debut on Tokyo MX1 in October. Genki Iwahashi (left in image below) and Satoru Sōma (right) reprise their roles as Hiromu Suzuki and Natsuo Washizawa, respectively.Yasuki...
emaqi Launches Monthly Subscription Service
emaqi Premium plan costs US$6.99 monthly
― AI localization company Orange Inc. announced on Wednesday it is launching a monthly subscription service called "emaqi Premium" for its e-bookstore service "emaqi." The subscription costs US$6.99 (CAD$9.99) monthly and launched on the app on the same day.The subscription features more than 400 manga titles from the company's catalogue, including new release...
RetroCrush Adds Hyakushō Kizoku, 500000000 Years Button Anime
Streaming service to add Angel Cop, Lone Wolf and Cub, Bubblegum Crisis, more in July, August
― Retrocrush announced on Thursday that it has added the television anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa's autobiographical manga Hyakushō Kizoku (The Peasant Noble) under the title Hyakusho Kizoku – The Farmer's Days and the anime adaptation of the short story "5-Oku-Nen Button" (500-Million-Year Button) from...
How Do We Relationship? Manga Gets Live-Action Series in September
Riho Sayashi, Sakurako Konishi star in live-action series of Tamifull's yuri manga
― MBS announced on Monday that it is producing an eight episode live-action series adaptation of Tamifull's How Do We Relationship? (Tsukiatte Agetemo Iikana) manga that will premiere on MBS on September 10.Photographer Sara Masuda took the photos for the show's key visuals above.The cast includes:Riho Sayashi as Saeko...
OceanVeil Reveals English Dubs for Secret Mission, KAMUI: He's Behind You Anime
Secret Mission ~Sennyū Sо̄sakan wa Zettai ni Makenai!~ dub premieres on July 25
― OceanVeil announced on Saturday at Anime Expo that an English dub for Secret Mission ~Sennyū Sо̄sakan wa Zettai ni Makenai!~ (The Undercover Agents Will Never Lose!), the AnimeFesta anime adaptation of Mothica's Motto Aeide! Sennyū Sо̄sakan wa Sex mo Oshigoto desu (Sex Is Part of Undercover Agents' Job?) manga, will deb...
HBO Max to Stream Live-Action Strange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless Nights Series Internationally This Fall
Anime Expo screened episodes at event
― The Junji Ito Masterpiece Collection panel revealed at Anime Expo on Friday revealed Strange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless Nights (Strange -Ito Junji no Yoru mo Nemurenu Kimyō na Hanashi-), the live-action omnibus series based on 13 manga stories by Junji Ito, will stream on the HBO Max service internationally this fall.Global Stage Hollywood and TV Tokyo sc...
GKIDS Announces Home Video Releases for Look Back, Angel's Egg, More Films
Also: Hideaki Anno's LOVE & POP, Nobuhiro Yamashita's Linda Linda Linda film
― GKIDS announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Sunday the following home video releases as GKIDS Store exclusives. GKIDS will release a 4K UHD Collector's Edition for the anime film of Fujimoto's "Look Back" one-shot manga on September 8. GKIDS describes the story: Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmate...
Tokyopop Licenses How I Attended an All Guy's Mixer, The Reclusive Consort of the Rikan Empire, Mr. Mitsuya's Planned Feeding, More Manga/Comics
Also: Hololive's Advent vs. Justice: The Comic, Love at First Howl, more
― Tokyopop announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Sunday the following licenses: Title: Love at First Howl manga
Author: Nasubitaka
Summary: Tama, a human raised by a pack of wolves who can transform into humans, is closer to the wolves than he is to humans.
He lives a happy life with his wolf childhood friend, Tatsu. Tatsu...
'100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You' Season 3 Reveals More Cast
Hana Tamegai, Aoi Koga join cast of July 5 series
― The website for the third television anime season based on 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 announced two new cast members on Sunday.Hana Tamegai plays Yamame Yasashiki, an (overly) kind gardening club membe...
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Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! 2! #13 [rate]
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Tomb Raider King Volumes 1-14 Manhwa Review
Archeology is more than just running through tombs full of monsters – sometimes, archeology means you have to bring down corporate conglomerates and governments, as well.
― It is an adage that bad guys often make the most interesting characters, but in Tomb Raider King, there are no good guys. Among the many bad guys of the premise, our protagonist, Jooheon Suh, is definitely a baddie. He was a bad g...
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One Piece Heroines #1 [rate]
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Kagurabachi Anime Premiere Delivers An Adaptation with Clean Cuts
Rather than just being a TV anime, Kagurabachi's top-notch production stands toe-to-toe with theatrical-level works.
― Cypic's anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's dark fantasy action series, Kagurabachi, brought together Anime Expo's most passionate fans. As one of the most anticipated upcoming titles, all eyes were glued to the screen as Chihiro Rokuhira transformed from still images to a slashing...
My Anime 3.0 Beta Released
ANN is happy to announce the first public release of My Anime 3.0 Beta. We would love your feedback on what we've built so far, as well as suggestions for new features we should add.
― First released in early 2003, My Anime was the first anime tracking service (we think). While My Anime was largely a "one and done" project, My Anime 3.0 will see significant continued improvement over the coming month...
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Goodbye, Lara #1 [rate]
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Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch #13 [rate]
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Sparks of Tomorrow #1 [rate]
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100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You #25 [rate]
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World's Strongest Rearguard - Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker #1 [rate]
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Sasaki & Peeps Season Two Premiere
Season one refused to pick just one item from the menu. Its magic was in picking everything offered. The debut episode of season two immediately demonstrates that it's doubling down
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If you've watched any of Sasaki and Peeps, then you're already familiar with its unique blend of flavors. What other series can boast a mix of fantasy kingdom politics, modern-day corporate espionage, assassins, psychi...
Digimon Beatbreak Anime Announces New Arc, Cast Member
Anime's "Kyō Arc" starts on July 12, Shinichirō Miki joins cast
― The official website for DIGIMON BEATBREAK, the new television anime for the Digimon franchise, revealed on Sunday the anime's "Kyō Arc," which will begin in the anime's 38th episode on July 12. The anime's staff also revealed a new visual and cast member for the new arc. Shinichirō Miki will join the anime's cast as Sōji Kuroshio, a f...
Mononoke Franchise Reveals New Project Featuring New Medicine Seller
Mononoke stage plays' star Hirofumi Araki voices new Medicine Seller "Ken no Tsurugi"
― Twin Engine revealed on Sunday in a promotional video that a new Mononoke project has started, and introduced the third Medicine Seller "Ken no Tsurugi." Actor Hirofumi Araki, who starred as the Medicine Seller in the recent Mononoke stage plays will voice the new character. The announcement did not reveal whether...
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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III #1 [rate]
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Iron Wok Jan! #1 [rate]
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You and I Are Polar Opposites #1 [rate]
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Let's Go Kaikigumi #1 [rate]
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Re:bel Robotica Anime Unveils Teaser Trailer, TV Format, Main Staff Members, 2027 Debut
Princession Orchestra's Shin Ōnuma serves as general director, Kōki Onoue directs the anime at SILVER LINK.
― Amuse Creative Studio revealed on Saturday during its panel at Anime Expo the teaser trailer, teaser visual, main staff members, television format, and 2027 debut for the anime based on Mika Pikazo's Re:bel Robotica mixed media project. Shin Ōnuma (Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya, Princession ...
Reborn as a Space Mercenary Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, New Promo Video (Updated)
FLOW performs opening song "Unstoppable," Asterism performs ending song "My Way"
― Sony Music revealed the theme song artists for Reborn as a Space Mercenary, the television anime of Ryūto and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima's Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! (Mezametara Saikyō Sōbi to Uchūsen Mochi Datta no de, Ikkodate Mezashite Yōhei Toshite Jiyū ni Ikitai) light novel s...
Alien Stage Franchise Announces Anime Project, 3D Live Performance Tour
No staff, cast, studio, or release window has been announced for anime project
― The multimedia music project ALIEN STAGE announced a slate of new expansions, including an officially confirmed "anime" adaptation, as well as a 3D live performance tour, at Anime Expo on Friday. The project's "3D LIVE" performance, titled "3D LIVE ALIEN STAGE Museum in 2372," will debut as a world tour next year with s...
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Reveals Character Visuals
Character visuals for Ronin, Hunter, Assassin revealed
― Crunchyroll unveiled three character visuals and a group visual for the Ghost of Tsushima: Legends (Ghost of Tsushima: Kuroudo Kitan) anime series on Friday. The visuals show (in order in images below) the Ronin, Hunter, and Assassin characters, as well as a group visual showing all three.The anime will debut exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027....
School Days Remastered Game Reveals English Voice Cast
Katelyn Barr, Brittany Lauda, P.M. Seymour lead cast
― JAST USA announced at Anime Expo on Saturday the English voice cast for its release of Overflow's School Days Remastered, the new version of the Overflow's 2005 School Days visual novel, for Windows PC.The full voice cast follows:Kotonoha Katsura - Katelyn BarrSekai Saionji - Brittany LaudaMakoto Itou - P.M. SeymourSetsuna Kiyoura - Jalitza Delga...
Suikoden Anime Reveals More Cast, Opening Theme in 2nd Promo Video
Also: amazarashi performs opening theme, anime to screen in theaters for 2 weeks, manga adaptation announced
― The staff for Suikoden: The Anime, the adaptation of Konami's Suikoden II game's story, revealed more cast members and a new promotional video on Sunday. The video reveals that amazarashi is performing the opening theme song "Kanashimi Sae Otonabite" (Even in Sadness I'll Look Like an Adult....
Black Clover Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Wanima's Theme Song in Video
WANIMA performs opening theme for series debuting in October
― The staff of the second anime season based on Yūki Tabata's Black Clover manga revealed a new promotional video on Sunday, which reveals and previews WANIMA's opening theme song "Kienai Riyū" (The Reason that Won't Disappear). The video first debuted at Anime Expo on Saturday.
The anime will debut on TV Tokyo in October. Ayataka Tanemura...
Seven Seas Licenses My Sword Saint Master Is Too Cute to Live With!, 'Hate Me, but Let Me Stay - Manager and Otoha,' 12 More Titles (Updated)
Also: That girl I'm interested in is a maid from the abyss, The Journey of a Dark Elf with Fading Powers, more
― The publisher Seven Seas Entertainment announced at its Anime Expo industry panel on Saturday that it licensed the following titles: Siren imprint: Title: Distorted I Love You (audiobook)
By Yoru Sumino Release: August 2026 Brand-new license announcement! DISTORTED I LOVE YOU (AUDIOBOOK) b...
Hatsune Miku Nendoroid Starry Party Game Announced for Switch 2, PC
Also: Hatsune Miku gets collaboration with global music artists for new EP
― The Anime Expo panel for Hatsune Miku announced on Saturday a new 3D party game titled Hatsune Miku Nendoroid Starry Party. Crypton Future Media and Good Smile Company will release the game for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam in 2027. The panel featured a trailer with the song "StargazeR" by Kots Beirne feat. Hatsune Miku...
CloverWorks' Omnibus Anime Film Grotesqqque Reveals Trailer, Visual, Opening Theme Song, November 6 Debut
Film screens world premiere at Fantasia Int'l Film Fest
― Anime studio CloverWorks announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that Atsushi Nishigori's original anime film Grotesqqque (previously titled Grotesque) will open in Japan on November 6. The film will make its world premiere at this year's Fantasia International Film Festival, which takes place in Montreal from July 16-August 2. Th...
With Sparks of Tomorrow, KyoAni Time Travels to Kyoto to Find A Vision for the Future
Director Ota was specifically inspired by impressionistic paintings, but bringing the vision to reality had its own challenges.
― Sparks of Tomorrow, Kyoto Animation's ambitious 2018 project that was put on hold after the devastating 2019 fire, is finally premiering this summer, and it is a beacon of hope for the studio in more ways than one. Self-hailed as a “new frontier” for the studio, which has ...
Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus Anime Casts Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi plays protagonist Mizuka's father in newly debuted show
― The official X/Twitter account for Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, and Psyde Kick Studio's original anime project Grow Up Show -Sunflower Circus- (Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan) revealed on Saturday that Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi has joined the anime's cast as Black Lotus, the father of the protagonist Mizuka, and former leader of the Lotus...
Kuma Licenses Ogeretsu Tanaka's BL Manga Mermaid Prince
Manga centers on young man offered 100 million yen to successfully father child with endangered male mermaid
― The manga publisher Kuma announced at the "Manga Licensing with DENPA and KUMA Books" panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that it has licensed Ogeretsu Tanaka's boys-love manga Mermaid Prince. Kuma describes the story: A cash-strapped young man's life changes overnight when a mysterious organiza...
Omoi Announces 4 New Titles, Partnerships with Red String Manga, Square Enix Manga
Licensed titles include Walking Home with You, Shonen Racket, Natsume & Natsume: More Perfume, more
― Digital manga publisher Omoi announced on Saturday during its panel at Anime Expo four new licenses, along with new partnerships to expand its catalogue with Red String Manga and Square Enix Manga. Title: Walking Home with You
Author(s): Mai Matsuda
Release: Summer
Summary: Shun was the star of his m...
Yuri Performs Opening Song for Thunder 3 Anime
Anime debuts on July 8
― The official website for the television anime of Yuki Ikeda's Thunder 3 manga revealed on Sunday that singer-songwriter Yuri will perform the anime's opening theme song "Thunderbolt."The anime will debut on the +Ultra programming block on Fuji TV and other channels on July 8 at 24:45 JST (effectively July 9 at 12:45 a.m. JST). The anime will exclusively stream worldwide on Ne...
Persona 4 Revival Game's Videos Highlight Protagonist, Rise
Abby Trott is new voice of Rise; MAPPA to produce game's animated cutscenes
― Atlus revealed two new character videos for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playing game, on Friday and Sunday. The first video features the game's protagonist, while the second video features Rise Kujikawa. Atlus revealed that Abby Trott will voice Rise in the game. The remake will feature a new Engl...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Anime Unveils Final Trailer With English Subtitles
Trailer previews jo0ji, 9Lana's theme songs
― Viz Media unveiled during its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday the final trailer with English subtitles for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime. The video previews the opening theme song "I-BULL" by jo0ji performs and the ending theme song "Rasen" (Spiral) by singer-songwrit...
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The Ghost in the Shell Anime's 5th Promo Video Reveals King Gnu's Opening Theme
Series debuts on Tuesday on Amazon Prime Video
― Science SARU's The Ghost in the Shell (Kōkaku Kidōtai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL) television anime revealed its fifth promotional video on Sunday. The video previews King Gnu's opening theme song "Go Ghost." The news was first announced at Anime Expo on Saturday. The anime will stream on Prime Video Japan starting on July 7 at 11:30 p.m. JST (10:30 a.m. ED...
RWBY Animated Series Greenlights 10th Volume
Viz Media announces 10th volume after Rooster Teeth shut down in March 2024
― Viz Media announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that the RWBY animated series has greenlit a 10th volume. The company unveiled a trailer that features the four main characters' voice actresses and showrunner Kerry Shawcross: In July 2024, Viz Media acquired the RWBY series following Rooster Teeth shutting dow...
Bleach Mirrors High Mobile Game's Trailer Previews 2 Original Player Characters
Game gets closed beta on July 22-29
― Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled a new trailer for the Bleach Mirrors High mobile game at Anime Expo on Saturday. The video shows the game's original player characters Shirin Migishima and Shirane Sanari, who are both designed by original Bleach manga creator Tite Kubo. The trailer also reveals that the game will have a closed beta test that will run from July...
MangaGamer Releases Rose Guns Days Visual Novel's Season 2 on July 30
1st season of visual novel series released on MangaGamer, Steam on April 9
― MangaGamer announced on Friday at Anime Expo that it will release the second season of its new edition of 07th Expansion's Rose Guns Days visual novel series on MangaGamer and Steam on July 30. The release features updated graphics, as well as Japanese, English, and Chinese language options. MangaGamer will release the game ...
MAO Anime's English Dub Debuts on August 24
1st 13 episodes stream dubbed on August 24 with 2nd part debuting in November
― Viz Media revealed during its panel at Anime Expo that the English dub for Sunrise's television anime based on the MAO manga by Rumiko Takahashi will debut on August 24. The first cours (quarter of a year) of 13 episodes will stream dubbed on that date, and the second cours will premiere dubbed in November. The company di...
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 2 Reveals Ending Theme Song Artist
krage performs "Everlasting"
― The staff for the second season of the anime based on Wookjakga's A Returner's Magic Should Be Special (Kikansha no Mahō wa Tokubetsu Desu in Japanese) Korean web comic revealed on Saturday during its premiere at Anime Expo krage will perform the ending theme song "Everlasting" for the new season.The new season will premiere in Fuji TV's "+Ultra" programming block in Oc...
Studio Trigger Reveals 4th Project From Director Hiroyuki Imaishi, Screenwriter Kazuki Nakashima
Duo previously worked on Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, Promare
― Studio Trigger revealed at its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that it is producing a new project from director Hiroyuki Imaishi and screenwriter Kazuki Nakashima. The duo previously worked together on Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, and Promare. 【今石監督 最新作📢】最強タッグが、再び動き出す🔥2007『天元突破グレンラガン』2013『キルラキル』2019『プロメア』そして…監督：今石洋之 × 脚本：中島かずき第4弾作品、始動‼️続...
Delicious in Dungeon Anime's 2nd Season Debuts on Netflix in October 2027
"Ultra teaser visual" revealed for new season
― Kadokawa announced on Sunday that the second season of Studio Trigger's television anime of Ryōko Kui's Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) manga will debut in October 2027 and will stream globally only on Netflix. Studio TRIGGER first revealed the news at Anime Expo on Saturday. The companies also revealed an "ultra teaser visual" for the new season. ...
Devils' Crest Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Theme Song Artist, November 6 Streaming Debut on Amazon Prime Video (Updated With English-Subbed Trailer)
Ado performs theme song "Shinka" for anime of Sword Art Online creators' novel series
― Warner Bros. Japan revealed during its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday the first English-subtitled promotional video, key visual, opening theme song artist, and November 6 worldwide streaming debut on Amazon Prime Video for Devils' Crest, the television anime of Reki Kawahara's Demons' Crest novel series. The trai...
Murciélago Manga Gets Anime Adaptation in 2027
HIDIVE to stream anime of Kana Yoshimura's manga
― NBC Universal Entertainment Japan announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that Kana Yoshimura's Murciélago manga is getting an anime adaptation in 2027. HIDIVE will stream the series exclusively in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. Yoshimura drew a commemorative illustration: HIDIVE describes the story:
Fight evil with ...
The Apothecary Diaries Director Norihiro Naganuma Announces New Jurassic Shadows Dinosaur Ninja Anime
Promo video, visual, staff, manga adaptation unveiled
― Director Norihiro Naganuma announced during his panel at Anime Expo on Saturday a new anime titled Jurassic Shadows (Ryugesho no Shinobi). The battle anime combines dinosaurs, ninjas, and “kesho” (make-up). The staff unveiled a promotional video, concept visual, and screenshots: IMG rgs-pv-260424-1.00-00-29-14.020.jpg
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New Magic Knight Rayearth Anime's New Trailer Unveils More Cast, October 7 Debut
Series casts Yuki Kaji as Clef, Emiri Kato as Presea, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Ferio
― The Anime Expo panel for the new anime of CLAMP's Magic Knight Rayearth manga presented a new trailer on Saturday. The trailer announces three more cast members and the October 7 premiere for the anime. The newly announced cast members are: Yuki Kaji as Clef Emiri Kato as Presea Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Ferio Previousl...
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The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 Reveals 2nd Promo Video, Theme Song Artists
Kōme performs opening "Kono Shinzō ni Hanabata o," Kagura Nana performs ending "Hakuchumu"
― The staff for the second television anime season based on Nigojū and Umibōzu's The Detective Is Already Dead (Tantei wa Mō, Shindeiru.) light novel series unveiled the anime's second promotional video, theme song artists, and new character visuals on Saturday. The returning cast members (with their characte...
Akane-banashi Anime Reveals 6 More Dub Cast Members
Kari Wahlgren, Greg Chun, Ben Diskin, SungWon Cho, Crispin Freeman, Keith Silverstein join cast
― TV Asahi announced on Saturday during the Anime Expo panel for the television anime of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga six English dub cast members for characters from the final episode of the first season: Kari Wahlgren as Urara Ransaika Greg Chun as Ryu'un Kenput...
'Even the Student Council Has Its Holes!' Anime Unveils Cast, October Debut
Shōgo Sakata stars as protagonist Mizunoe Ume
― The staff for the television anime of Muchimaro's Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru! (There is also a hole in the student organization!) four-panel manga announced with a character promotional video on Saturday that it has cast Shōgo Sakata as the protagonist Mizunoe Ume. The staff also announced the anime's October premiere. Seven Seas publishes the series i...
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S Rank Bōkensha Dearu Ore no Musume-tachi wa Jūdo no Fathercon Deshita Novels Get TV Anime
Kametsu Tomobashi's family fantasy about former adventurer whose daughters have serious father complexes
― Novelist Kametsu Tomobashi announced on Saturday that the S Rank Bōkensha Dearu Ore no Musume-tachi wa Jūdo no Fathercon Deshita (My S-Rank Adventurer Daughters Have Serious Father Complexes) light novel series will receive an anime adaptation. Novel illustrator Tsubame Nozomi and manga adaptati...
One Piece novel HEROINES Volumes 1-2 Light Novel Review
Every option is on the table, and nothing is too trivial for these airy little vignettes.
― The women of One Piece have always been an area of missed potential. They're maximized for sex appeal first and foremost, drawn with interchangeable silhouettes and allowed to kick ass so long as they duly cede the spotlight to the story's male characters immediately afterward. This makes One Piece: Heroines, ...
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Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus #1 [rate]
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Loner Life in Another World Anime Gets 2nd Season
First season premiered in October 2024
― The staff for the television anime of Shoji Goji's Loner Life in Another World (Hitoribotchi no Isekai Kōryaku) light novel series announced on Saturday that the series will receive a second season.Light novel illustrator Saku Enomaru and manga adaptation artist Bibi drew illustrations celebrating the announcement:Seven Seas describes the series:When acerbic l...
Chillin' in Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers Anime Gets 2nd Season
1st season premiered in April 2024
― The staff 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 on Saturday that the series will receive a second season. Original novel illustrator Katagiri and manga adaptation artist Akine Itomachi drew illustrations celebrat...
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Manga Licensing Is An Exercise In Empathy
"99.99% of the people working in the manga field are doing it because [they] love it. There’s a certain gentle madness you need to have."
― “99.99% of the people working in the manga field are doing it because [they] love it,” Leyla Aker of Square Enix Manga & Books stated emphatically to the panel crowd. “There's a certain gentle madness you need to have.” At the "Japan to the US: How Manga is Acqui...
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Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, October Debut
Sōhei Horikane, Ikumi Hasegawa play 2 main cast members
― Hakuhodo unveiled the cast, staff, and October television debut of the television anime of Isle Osaki's Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers (Shinja Zero no Megami-sama to Hajimeru Isekai Kōryaku or Clear the world like a game with the zero believers goddess) light novel series on Saturday. The cast members include: ...
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Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond Short Animated Film Revealed in Sneak Peek Video
Short film celebrates 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog
― Sega announced the Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond 35th anniversary short film on Saturday at Anime Expo 2026. The company revealed a sneak peek video of the film. The full short will debut this fall. Sega describes the film:
Dr. Eggman's new evil scheme is to upgrade Metal Sonic into the ultimate fighting machine by stealing Sonic's life...
Overgeared TV Anime Reveals More Cast in 1st Promo Video
New visual also revealed for anime debuting in October
― The staff of Tempal ~Item no Chikara~ (Tempal ~The Power of Items~), the television anime of South Korean webtoon studio REDICE Studio's Overgeared webtoon, revealed the anime's first key visual, first promotional video, and more cast members on Saturday. Crunchyroll revealed the promotional video at Anime Expo on Friday, and also stated it wil...
Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! Anime's Video Reveals More Cast
Akeno Watanabe, Masaaki Mizunaka, Wakana Kuramochi join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Haka Tokura's Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! light novel series unveiled a new promotional video for the anime on Saturday. The video reveals more cast for the anime. Crunchyroll revealed at its Anime Expo panel on Friday that it will stream the anime, and a...