Happy New Year From Around the Anime World: Snakes on a Plane Part I

Featuring Ghibli, CLAMP, Final Fantasy, JoJo's, Shoko Nakagawa, & more!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-01-01/happy-new-year-from-around-the-anime-world-snakes-on-a-plane-part-i/.219660

Voice Actors Yumi Uchiyama & Yūsuke Kobayashi Announce Marriage

The co-stars of Re:ZERO Starting Life in Another World tie the knot

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-12-31/voice-actors-yumi-uchiyama-and-yusuke-kobayashi-announce-marriage/.219649

Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 3's Episode 12 Delayed to January 20

Episode originally slated for January 13, delayed due to production issues

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-31/arifureta-from-commonplace-to-world-strongest-season-3-episode-12-delayed-to-january-20/.219639

Voice Actress Fairouz Ai to Limit Some Work Activities Due to PTSD

Fairouz to focus on recovering after developing post-traumatic stress disorder a few months ago

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-31/voice-actress-fairouz-ai-to-limit-some-work-activities-due-to-ptsd/.219635

I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History ‒ Episode 13

As much as we all want to believe that love conquers all, the simple fact is that it isn't true.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ill-become-a-villainess-who-goes-down-in-history/episode-13/.219591

Whisper Me a Love Song ‒ Episodes 11-12

It has been a while since we last saw Whisper Me a Love Song , but at long last, we're finally getting the last two episodes of its rather tortured season.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/whisper-me-a-love-song/episodes-11-12/.219571

Comic Market 105 Draws 300,000 Attendees Across 2 Days

Attendees increased by 40,000 from Comiket 104 in August

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-30/comic-market-105-draws-300000-attendees-across-2-days/.219609

Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Anime Reveals 2nd Part's Theme Songs in New Video

Awich, CVLTE perform new themes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-29/shangri-la-frontier-season-2-anime-reveals-2nd-part-theme-songs-in-new-video/.219572

Medalist Anime Gets English Dub

Jonathon Ha, Madeline Dorroh star in dub

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-29/medalist-anime-gets-english-dub/.219579

'With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess' Light Anime Reveals Character Intro Video

Series starring Asami Seto, Sōma Saitō debuts in 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-29/with-vengeance-sincerely-your-broken-saintess-light-anime-reveals-character-intro-video/.219577

Japan's Video Game Rankings, December 16-22

Super Mario Party Jamboree again tops list; Animal Crossing: New Horizons crosses 8 million copies sold in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-28/japan-video-game-rankings-december-16-22/.219541

Dragon Ball Daima ‒ Episode 12

While Vegeta isn’t as smart as his wife, he is at least smart enough to solve brain teasers.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dragon-ball-daima/episode-12/.219560

Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii ‒ Episode 12

It cuts right through the typical romance faltering, allowing them to get straight to more interesting stuff, like Kirishima suggesting they start with some hand-holding.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/yakuza-fiance-raise-wa-tanin-ga-ii/episode-12/.219528

Headhunted to Another World Anime Reveals Special Video

More cast also revealed for series debuting on January 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-27/headhunted-to-another-world-anime-reveals-special-video/.219545

Tohai: Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku Anime Reveals New Ending Theme in 4th Promo Video

Enako × Kayoko Kusano performs new ending theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-27/tohai-ura-rate-mahjong-tohai-roku-anime-reveals-new-ending-theme-in-4th-promo-video/.219543

Tōsōchū: The Great Mission Anime Previews Final Arc in Video

Anime based on game show debuted on April 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-27/tosochu-the-great-mission-anime-previews-final-arc-in-video/.219542

Neko Works, Good Smile Company Reveal Nekopara Sekai Connect PC, Smartphone Game

Game slated for release in Japanese in spring 2026 with English release planned to follow

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-27/neko-works-good-smile-company-reveal-nekopara-sekai-connect-pc-smartphone-game/.219538

Shojo Fight's Yoko Nihonbashi Launches New Manga on February 26

Nihonbashi to launch Kissa Rōgoku manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-26/shojo-fight-yoko-nihonbashi-launches-new-manga-on-february-26/.219461

Shiwasu Hoshikawa Launches New Bungō Stray Dogs Manga Adaptation

Hoshikawa to launch adaptation of Bungo Stray Dogs STORM BRINGER light novel on January 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-26/shiwasu-hoshikawa-launches-new-bungo-stray-dogs-manga-adaptation/.219489

Merry Christmas 2024 From Around the Anime World, Part III

Featuring Dragon Ball, Digimon, Resident Evil, I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class, Tekkaman Blade & more!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-12-25/merry-christmas-2024-from-around-the-anime-world-part-iii/.219474

Merry Christmas 2024 From Around the Anime World, Part I

Featuring JoJo's, Sgt. Frog, Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister, Odekake Kozame, Pui Pui Molcar, & more!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-12-24/merry-christmas-2024-from-around-the-anime-world-part-i/.219470

Motel California Webtoon Adaptation of Upcoming K-Drama Launches

Series is another example of media mix of K-drama, webtoon

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-24/motel-california-webtoon-adaptation-of-upcoming-k-drama-launches/.219396

Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 36

I never thought we would actually get to this point, but I am so happy that we did!

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shangri-la-frontier-season-2/episode-36/.219462

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V Anime Delays Episode 12

Friday airing delayed, new schedule to be announced at a later date

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-24/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-v-anime-delays-episode-12/.219465

New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt Anime's Teaser Unveils New & Returning Cast, More Staff

Arisa Ogasawara, Mariya Ise return as Panty, Stocking

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-24/new-panty-and-stocking-with-garterbelt-anime-teaser-unveils-new-and-returning-cast-more-staff/.219464

Mamoru Hosoda Reveals Scarlet Anime Film for Release in Winter 2025

Sony Pictures to release film outside Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-23/mamoru-hosoda-reveals-scarlet-anime-film-for-release-in-winter-2025/.219427

Live-Action Seal My Lips With a Kiss Series Casts Noel Kawashima

Role marks Kawashima's live-action series debut

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-23/live-action-seal-my-lips-with-a-kiss-series-casts-noel-kawashima/.219414

Karino Takatsu's Marry-Go-Round Manga Goes on Hiatus

Manga returns on March 21

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-23/karino-takatsu-marry-go-round-manga-goes-on-hiatus/.219421

Blue Box Anime Reveals New Cast, Theme Songs & Artists, January 2 2nd Half Debut

Kana Ichinose plays Ayame Moriya

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-22/blue-box-anime-reveals-new-cast-theme-songs-and-artists-january-2-2nd-half-debut/.219386

Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists in Video

amazarashi, Shiyui perform theme songs for new anime's 2nd part

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-22/blue-exorcist-the-blue-night-saga-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists-in-video/.219337

Undead Unluck Anime's 1-Hour Special to Have Original Story

Tozuka also designs new UMA "Balance" for 1-hour winter 2025 special

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-21/undead-unluck-anime-1-hour-special-to-have-original-story/.219314

Orange Inc.'s e-Bookstore Service emaqi Adds Prison Lab Manga in English

Kantetsu, Chiho Minase's manga inspired net anime on Anime Beans app in 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-20/orange-inc.s-e-bookstore-service-emaqi-adds-prison-lab-manga-in-english/.219306

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director Naoki Hamaguchi Has Request For Modders Before PC Launch

“We ask modders not to create or install anything offensive or inappropriate”

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-12-19/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-director-naoki-hamaguchi-has-request-for-modders-before-pc-launch/.219252

Sony Becomes Largest Shareholder in Kadokawa in January

Company to hold nearly 10% of shares after buying 12 million new shares for about 50 billion yen

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-19/sony-becomes-largest-shareholder-in-kadokawa-in-january/.219255

Kodansha Lists Skip & Loafer Anime With 2nd Season

1st anime adaptation of Misaki Takamatsu's manga premiered in April 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-19/kodansha-lists-skip-and-loafer-anime-with-2nd-season/.219251

Takanori Nishikawa Recreates Iconic T.M.Revolution-Era 'Hot Limit' Suit at Twice the Age

Parco department store also recreates “Hot Limit” music video 27 years later

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-12-18/takanori-nishikawa-recreates-iconic-t.m.revolution-era-hot-limit-suit-at-twice-the-age/.219224

Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime Unveils Character Video for Faust

Yoshiko Sakakibara voices character in 2025 series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-18/once-upon-a-witch-death-anime-unveils-character-video-for-faust/.219216

Princession Orchestra Anime's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, April Debut

Hiro Shimono, Chiaki Kobayashi, Shōya Chiba, Junya Enoki, Shunsuke Takeuchi join anime's cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-18/princession-orchestra-anime-2nd-video-reveals-more-cast-opening-song-april-debut/.219215

Ishura Season 2 Reveals Main Promo Video, Key Visual, Mostly Returning Staff

Season premieres on January 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-17/ishura-season-2-reveals-main-promo-video-key-visual-mostly-returning-staff/.219180

The Shiunji Family Children Anime's 1st Video Unveils Ending Song, April Debut

5 title characters perform "LIKE YOU o(>< = ><)o LOVE YOU?" ending song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-17/the-shiunji-family-children-anime-1st-video-unveils-ending-song-april-debut/.219175

Shōjo Manga Pioneer Macoto Takahashi Dies at 90

Takahashi died on November 17 after prolonged battle with esophagogastric junction cancer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-17/shojo-manga-pioneer-macoto-takahashi-dies-at-90/.219155

Alleged Attempted Murder Suspect at Anime Song Festival Not Charged

Suspect underwent psychological evaluation for past 2 months

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-16/alleged-attempted-murder-suspect-at-anime-song-festival-not-charged/.219112

Kadokawa Collaborates with Kakao Piccoma to Launch Manga BAR E-Manga Magazine

Magazine launched on piccoma app on Monday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-16/kadokawa-collaborates-with-kakao-piccoma-to-launch-manga-bar-e-manga-magazine/.219068

Ore to Mamono no Isekai Restaurant Light Novel Illustrator Syroh Dies

Syroh also designed characters for Namaiki Delation, Yakimochi Stream, more visual novels

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-15/ore-to-mamono-no-isekai-restaurant-light-novel-illustrator-syroh-dies/.219089

Kenji Sakaki's Tokyo Underworld Manga Ends on December 22

Volumes 11, 12 to ship on January 4, February 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-15/kenji-sakaki-tokyo-underworld-manga-ends-on-december-22/.219090

Evangelion Store Marks 20th Anniversary With Solar-Powered Watches

You can (not) resist

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-12-14/evangelion-store-marks-20th-anniversary-with-solar-powered-watches/.218962

Crayon Shin-chan Reveals Title, Setting for 32nd 2D Animated Film Opening in Summer 2025

"Dance entertainment" film to take place in India with returning staff

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-14/crayon-shin-chan-reveals-title-setting-for-32nd-2d-animated-film-opening-in-summer-2025/.219058

DLE Reveals Heidi - A Girl of the Alps, Midori no Makibao Spinoff Anime Shorts

Both series of shorts debut next week

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-14/dle-reveals-heidi-a-girl-of-the-alps-midori-no-makibao-spinoff-anime-shorts/.219052

Kyodo Report: E-mails Indicate Kadokawa Paid Hackers US$2.98 Million After Cyber Attack

Kyodo report states hacker group still leaked stolen information from conglomerate

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-14/kyodo-report-e-mails-indicate-kadokawa-paid-hackers-usd2.98-million-after-cyber-attack/.219050

Tachibana Higuchi's Champignon Witch Manga Gets TV Anime

Magic fantasy manga from creator of Gakuen Alice launched in October 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-13/tachibana-higuchi-champignon-witch-manga-gets-tv-anime/.218991

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Game Launches for PC on January 28

Promo video, character videos streamed; open beta available until December 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-13/virtua-fighter-5-r.e.v.o-game-launches-for-pc-on-january-28/.218986

Gou Tanabe's The Lovecraft's Phantom Manga Ends

Series launched on June 12

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-12/gou-tanabe-the-lovecraft-phantom-manga-ends/.218899

From Bureaucrat to Villainess Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song

Tomoyo Kurosawa, Takako Honda join cast; Cider Girl performs opening song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-12/from-bureaucrat-to-villainess-anime-video-reveals-more-cast-opening-song/.218911

Dōjinshi Mail-Order Service pictSPACE to Halt Visa, Mastercard Payments on January 1

pictSPACE & sister service pictSQUARE feature BL, other genres

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-11/dojinshi-mail-order-service-pictspace-to-halt-visa-mastercard-payments-on-january-1/.218879

Anime of Yama Wayama's 'Captivated, by You' Manga Reveals Lead Cast

Kenshō Ono, Kōki Uchiyama play leads

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-11/anime-of-yama-wayama-captivated-by-you-manga-reveals-lead-cast/.218865

Crunchyroll Adds 2007 Yes! Precure 5 Anime to Catalog

Service previously added Precure franchise's 2015 Go! Princess Precure, 2016 Witchy Pretty Cure! series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-11/crunchyroll-adds-2007-yes-precure-5-anime-to-catalog/.218875

Magilumiere Co. Ltd. Anime Casts Yurina Amami

Amami plays Akane Makino starting on episode 11 on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-10/magilumiere-co-ltd-anime-casts-yurina-amami/.218838

GoHands' Momentary Lily Anime's 2nd Main Video Reveals Ending Song, January 2 Debut

miwa performs "Real" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-10/gohands-momentary-lily-anime-2nd-main-video-reveals-ending-song-january-2-debut/.218837

The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World Anime's 2nd Video Reveals Ending Song, January 9 TV Debut

Music unit Kiminone performs "Aikurafuto" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-10/the-daily-life-of-a-middle-aged-online-shopper-in-another-world-anime-2nd-video-reveals-ending-song-/.218835

Danjo no Yūjō wa Seiritsu Suru? Iya, Shinai!! Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, April Debut

Kikunosuke Toya, Sayumi Suzushiro star

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-10/danjo-no-yujo-wa-seiritsu-suru-iya-shinai-anime-reveals-cast-staff-april-debut/.218819

Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- Film Debuts in U.S. with US$2.4 Million; The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Film Earns US$2 Million in 31 Territories

Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- compilation/preview film enters US box office at #7

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-09/solo-leveling-reawakening-film-debuts-in-u.s-with-usd2.4-million-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-/.218770

Scarlet Beriko Announces 'Nagahama To Be, or Not To Be' Sequel Manga

Continuation to launch on January 30

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-09/scarlet-beriko-announces-nagahama-to-be-or-not-to-be-sequel-manga/.218755

The Executioner and Her Way of Life Novels End in 11th Volume in March 2025

Novels inspired TV anime in 2022; Yen Press releases novels, manga adaptation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-09/the-executioner-and-her-way-of-life-novels-end-in-11th-volume-in-march-2025/.218761

The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians ‒ Episode 10

Why does Rettoran have both a magical and a standard track? The better to use the Standard students to fuel Northern Harris’ mad dreams of unencumbered magic, my dear.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-stories-of-girls-who-couldnt-be-magicians/episode-10/.218721

Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc Anime Reveals 2 New Cast, More Returning Staff, April 2025 Debut

Rie Kugimiya, Chikahiro Kobayashi join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-08/black-butler-emerald-witch-arc-anime-reveals-2-new-cast-more-returning-staff-april-2025-debut/.218743

Kaiju No. 8 Launches Series of Anime Shorts

New episodes to stream on Fridays

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-08/kaiju-no-8-launches-series-of-anime-shorts/.218728

Genshō Yasuda Directs Moana 2 Anime Shorts

2 short videos released with 2 more planned

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-07/gensho-yasuda-directs-moana-2-anime-shorts/.218717

Orange Inc.'s e-Bookstore Service emaqi Adds Isekai Craftsman Manga in English

Rin Tateyama's manga adaptation of Aroe, Neru Izumo's fantasy novels launched in November 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-07/orange-inc.s-e-bookstore-service-emaqi-adds-isekai-craftsman-manga-in-english/.218678

2024 Saturn Awards Nominate Boy and the Heron, Spy×Family Code: White, Kaiju No. 8, More

Transformers One, Godzilla Minus One, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Monarch Legacy of Monsters also receive nominations

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-07/2024-saturn-awards-nominate-boy-and-the-heron-spy-family-code-white-kaiju-no-8-more/.218712

Medalist Anime's New Video Unveils Kenshi Yonezu's Opening Song

Yonezu personally asked if he could make a song for this anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-06/medalist-anime-new-video-unveils-kenshi-yonezu-opening-song/.218671

Crunchyroll to Stream Grisaia: Phantom Trigger, Farmagia, Magic Maker, More Anime

Also: Even Given the Worthless "Appraiser" Class, I'm Actually the Strongest, Unnamed Memory Act.2, Teogonia, Nyaight of the Living Cat

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-06/crunchyroll-to-stream-grisaia-phantom-trigger-farmagia-magic-maker-more-anime/.218665

12 Works Including The Apothecary Diaries, Kagurabachi Nominated for 70th Shogakukan Manga Awards

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Burning Kabaddi, Red Blue, more nominated

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-05/12-works-including-the-apothecary-diaries-kagurabachi-nominated-for-70th-shogakukan-manga-awards/.218638

New Ascendance of a Bookworm Anime Reveals TV Format, 2026 Debut

New anime to cover light novels' Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-05/new-ascendance-of-a-bookworm-anime-reveals-tv-format-2026-debut/.218635

Gorilla no Kami Kara Kago Sareta Reijō wa Ōritsu Kishidan de Kawaiigareru TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, April Debut

Kanna Nakamura, Takeo Ōtsuka, Reiji Kawashima, Takuma Nagatsuka star in anime directed by Fumitoshi Oizaki

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-05/gorilla-no-kami-kara-kago-sareta-reijo-wa-oritsu-kishidan-de-kawaiigareru-tv-anime-reveals-cast-/.218629

"The Most Notorious 'Talker' Runs the World's Greatest Clan" Anime Casts Hiroki Takahashi

Takahashi voices puppet master Hugo Coppelius in episode 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-04/the-most-notorious-talker-runs-the-world-greatest-clan-anime-casts-hiroki-takahashi/.218590

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Film's 8-Minute Extended Clip Posted

Other clips, featurette showing Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd also posted

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-04/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim-film-8-minute-extended-clip-posted/.218577

Tell YOASOBI Which PlayStation Games You Wish You Could Forget

Duo will create a song about games you want to play for the 1st time — all over again

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-12-03/tell-yoasobi-which-playstation-games-you-wish-you-could-forget/.218542

I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs

REAL AKIBA BOYZ loves Shōko Nakagawa perform opening song "Neet In Jam🍓" & Hinaki Yano's Shizuri Ideura performs "NEETopia." ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-03/im-living-with-an-otaku-neet-kunoichi-anime-main-promo-video-reveals-theme-songs/.218533

Ishura Season 2 Reveals January 8 Debut, Theme Song Artists

Mayu Maeshima performs "True Peak" opening, sajou no hana returns to perform "THE IOLITE" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-03/ishura-season-2-reveals-january-8-debut-theme-song-artists/.218525

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance Anime Casts Kazuya Nakai

Nakai voices swordsmith Shakku Arai

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-02/rurouni-kenshin-kyoto-disturbance-anime-casts-kazuya-nakai/.218485

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime's Creditless Opening Reveals January 1 TV Premiere, Opening, Ending Songs & Artists

Mao Uesugi performs "Zero Ignition" opening, Yoshino Nanjo sings "Dandelion" ending

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-02/grisaia-phantom-trigger-anime-creditless-opening-reveals-january-1-tv-premiere-opening-ending-songs-/.218479

Transformers, G.I. Joe Voice Actress Morgan Lofting Dies

Actress also worked on scripts for Grimm's Fairy Tales, My Favorite Fairy Tales, New Grimm's Fairy Tales

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-02/transformers-g.i-joe-voice-actress-morgan-lofting-dies/.218471

Petit Depotto's Gnosia Sci-Fi RPG Gets TV Anime in 2025

Game launched in Japan on PS Vita in 2019, on Switch in US in 2021

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-01/petit-depotto-gnosia-sci-fi-rpg-gets-tv-anime-in-2025/.218463

BanG Dream! Ave Mujica Anime Reveals Main Trailer, Visual, Returning Staff

Koudai Kakimoto again helms new anime at SANZIGEN

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-01/bang-dream-ave-mujica-anime-reveals-main-trailer-visual-returning-staff/.218462

Google Chrome Is Now an Anime, in Japanese Shorts Starring Sumire Uesaka

"Kurōmu" mascot goes from viral post to fan art & now a mini-anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-12-01/google-chrome-is-now-an-anime-in-japanese-shorts-starring-sumire-uesaka/.218446

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 18-24

Blue Miburo earns 3.3%, Magilumiere Co. Ltd. earns 2.6%, Dragon Ball Daima earns 2.4%

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-30/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-november-18-24/.218415

The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians ‒ Episode 9

If he could, I suspect Mr. Harris would act like the king in Sleeping Beauty and banish all writing implements from Rettoran grounds on the off chance that someone might accidentally draw a spell array.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-stories-of-girls-who-couldnt-be-magicians/episode-9/.218432

Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Anime Reveals New Video, More Cast, January 1 TV Debut

Aimer, Gospellers perform theme songs; Junichi Suwabe, Hiroaki Hirata, Miyuki Sawashiro, 11 more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-30/ameku-m.d-doctor-detective-anime-reveals-new-video-more-cast-january-1-tv-debut/.218443

Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: MOLMAX CG Anime Gets Sequel Film

1st CG anime film opened in Japan on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-29/pui-pui-molcar-the-movie-molmax-cg-anime-gets-sequel-film/.218416

Drugstore in Another World Manga's Eri Haruno Launches New Manga on December 26

New manga is adaptation of Gokinjo JK Isezaki-san wa Isekaigaeri no Daiseijo story

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-29/drugstore-in-another-world-manga-eri-haruno-launches-new-manga-on-december-26/.218407

'Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!' Anime's Main Promo Video Previews Opening, Ending Themes

Series debuts on TV on January 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-28/welcome-to-japan-ms-elf-anime-main-promo-video-previews-opening-ending-themes/.218387

Clevatess Anime Casts Saya Aizawa, Unveils New Visual, 2025 Premiere

Aizawa plays baby Luna in anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-28/clevatess-anime-casts-saya-aizawa-unveils-new-visual-2025-premiere/.218386

Uchūjin MūMū Alien Comedy Manga Listed With TV Anime in 2025

Yakuza Reincarnation artist Hiroki Miyashita's story of feline alien turning college student's life upside down

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-28/uchujin-mumu-alien-comedy-manga-listed-with-tv-anime-in-2025/.218384

Haruhi Suzumiya Franchise Meets Crowdfunding Goal for 2 More Songs With Music Videos

"God knows…" composer Satoru Kōsaki, Tsubasa Ito will score songs with new goal being considered

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-27/haruhi-suzumiya-franchise-meets-crowdfunding-goal-for-2-more-songs-with-music-videos/.218349

Saga Prefecture Water Dam Turned Into Giant Canvas For Godzilla Mural

How? By washing the dam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-11-26/saga-prefecture-water-dam-turned-into-giant-canvas-for-godzilla-mural/.218309

Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 32

It’s episodes like this that really test my abilities as an episode reviewer…and my patience.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/shangri-la-frontier-season-2/episode-32/.218307

MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE Performs Live-Action Red Blue Show's Theme Song

New visual debuts for show based on Atsushi Namikiri's mixed martial arts manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-26/ma55ive-the-rampage-performs-live-action-red-blue-show-theme-song/.218310

Naoki Yamamoto's Coming-of-Age Manga Young & Fine Gets Live-Action Film

Film plays in double-feature with live-action film of Ryo Hanmura's Tonari no Uchūjin next summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-26/naoki-yamamoto-coming-of-age-manga-young-and-fine-gets-live-action-film/.218308

Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! Book Reveals 2025 Series Rankings

Too Many Losing Heroines! tops Bunkobon, Illustrator, Male Character rankings & ranks #2 in Female Character

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-26/kono-light-novel-ga-sugoi-book-reveals-2025-series-rankings/.218304

The Dinner Table Detective Novels Get TV Anime in 2025

Anime to feature original character designs by Firefly Wedding's Oreko Tachibana

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-25/the-dinner-table-detective-novels-get-tv-anime-in-2025/.218264

Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi Anime Reveals April 2025 Debut, Teaser Video, Staff, More Cast

Yū Serizawa, Eri Kitamura, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-25/ninja-to-koroshiya-no-futarigurashi-anime-reveals-april-2025-debut-teaser-video-staff-more-cast/.218262

Shadows House Manga Goes on 3-Week Hiatus

Manga returns on December 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-25/shadows-house-manga-goes-on-3-week-hiatus/.218247

Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match Fighting Game Heads to Steam in 2025

Game with 26 characters debuted in arcades in 2011, followed by PS3 in 2013

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-24/aquapazza-aquaplus-dream-match-fighting-game-heads-to-steam-in-2025/.218234

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2's New Video Previews Opening Song

Heroines from both seasons unite to sing opening theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-24/the-100-girlfriends-who-really-really-really-really-really-love-you-season-2-new-video-previews-/.218233

Manga Creator Rieko Takeishi Dies

Reiko-san ga Iku manga creator died after 8-year battle with unspecified illness

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-24/manga-creator-rieko-takeishi-dies/.218229

Macross Frontier Concerts Announced for Next May, July

Best of Macross F album slated for April 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-23/macross-frontier-concerts-announced-for-next-may-july/.218216

Shaman King The Super Star Manga Ends

New arc in Hiroyuki Takei's Shaman King manga launched in May 2018

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-23/shaman-king-the-super-star-manga-ends/.218212

New Yaiba Anime's 2nd Teaser Unveils More Cast, April 2025 Premiere

Katsuyuki Konishi, Junichi Suwabe voice Yaiba's father Kenjūrō, legendary figure Musashi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-23/new-yaiba-anime-2nd-teaser-unveils-more-cast-april-2025-premiere/.218215

Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime Casts Atsumi Tanezaki

Tanezaki plays Mysterious Girl in anime premiering in 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-22/once-upon-a-witch-death-anime-casts-atsumi-tanezaki/.218167

Orange Inc.'s e-Bookstore Service emaqi Adds The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior Manga

Manga inspired TV anime adaptation in 2014

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-22/orange-inc.s-e-bookstore-service-emaqi-adds-the-kawai-complex-guide-to-manors-and-hostel-behavior-/.218160

Sega Reveals Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Game for PC Launch this Winter

Game is update to VF5 Ultimate Showdown with rollback netcode, enhanced graphics, game balance updates

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-22/sega-reveals-virtua-fighter-5-r.e.v.o-game-for-pc-launch-this-winter/.218151

Live-Action Alice in Borderland Season 3 Debuts on Netflix in 2025

Netflix revealed on Monday that the third live-action season based on Haro Aso's Alice in Borderland (Imawa no Kuni no Alice) manga will debut in 2025....

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-11-21/live-action-alice-in-borderland-season-3-debuts-on-netflix-in-2025/.218121

Paru Itagaki Launches New Taika no Risei Psychological Suspense Manga

Manga launches on January 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-21/paru-itagaki-launches-new-taika-no-risei-psychological-suspense-manga/.218108

The Share House's Secret Rule Anime Shorts Series Reveals Key Visual, Cast, January 5 Debut

Ryota Ochi, Satomi Miura, Hikaru Isshiki cast in story of man who trades housework for "fun" with 2 housemates

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-20/the-share-house-secret-rule-anime-shorts-series-reveals-key-visual-cast-january-5-debut/.217969

Film Actor, The Boy and the Heron's Granduncle Voice Actor Shohei Hino Dies

Actor hosted cycling travel show Nippon Jūdan Kokoro Tabi for 14 years

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-20/film-actor-the-boy-and-the-heron-granduncle-voice-actor-shohei-hino-dies/.218071

NHK Announces 2024 Kōhaku Song Contest Lineup

No Starto Entertainment (formerly Johnny & Associates) idols for 2nd straight year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-11-19/nhk-announces-2024-kohaku-song-contest-lineup/.218031

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Smartphone Game Delayed Indefinitely

Game initially slated for this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-19/kingdom-hearts-missing-link-smartphone-game-delayed-indefinitely/.218029

8-Bit Big Band's Arrangement of Persona 5 Track Nominated for Grammy

"Last Surprise" battle theme nominated for "Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-18/8-bit-big-band-arrangement-of-persona-5-track-nominated-for-grammy/.217982

The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians ‒ Episode 7

Despite getting some very good answers, this is kind of a frustrating episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-stories-of-girls-who-couldnt-be-magicians/episode-7/.217942

'Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun' Anime Gets 4th Season

3rd season premiered in 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-17/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-anime-gets-4th-season/.217968

'Mikadono San Shimai wa Angai, Choroi' Anime Unveils Lead Voice Minami Hinata in Video

Hinata plays protagonist Yū Ayase

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-17/mikadono-san-shimai-wa-angai-choroi-anime-unveils-lead-voice-minami-hinata-in-video/.217963

Arpeggio of Blue Steel Manga, Takao-bu Spinoff Go on Hiatus Due to Artist's Broken Leg

Ark Performance just launched Kaiyō Gijutsu Sōgō Gakuin Takao-bu on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-17/arpeggio-of-blue-steel-manga-takao-bu-spinoff-go-on-hiatus-due-to-artist-broken-leg/.217960

DAN DA DAN ‒ Episode 7

This is a perfect episode of television. That is to say, it is somehow even more perfect than every episode of DAN DA DAN has already been.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dan-da-dan/episode-7/.217925

Himitsu no AiPri TV Anime Gets 2nd Season

1st event devoted entirely to anime slated for January 25

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-16/himitsu-no-aipri-tv-anime-gets-2nd-season/.217940

Rakuen Tsuihō -Expelled from Paradise- Kokoro no Resonance Sequel Film Reveals 2026 Debut in Teaser Video

New key visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-16/rakuen-tsuiho-expelled-from-paradise-kokoro-no-resonance-sequel-film-reveals-2026-debut-in-teaser-/.217933

Whisper Me a Love Song Anime's Episodes 11, 12 to Air on December 28

Final 2 episodes were delayed in June due to production issues

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-15/whisper-me-a-love-song-anime-episodes-11-12-to-air-on-december-28/.217897

Übel Blatt Anime's 2nd Trailer Reveals January 10 Debut, Streaming Only on Prime Video Worldwide, More Cast

GARNiDELiA, Hina Tachibana perform theme songs

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-15/ubel-blatt-anime-2nd-trailer-reveals-january-10-debut-streaming-only-on-prime-video-worldwide-more-/.217896

The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, January Debut

New video also streamed, opening theme song also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-15/the-daily-life-of-a-middle-aged-online-shopper-in-another-world-anime-reveals-cast-staff-january-/.217887

Ken Akamatsu Named as Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Akamatsu also appointed as Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Reconstruction

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-15/ken-akamatsu-named-as-parliamentary-vice-minister-of-education-culture-sports-science-and-technology/.217880

From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! Anime Reveals More Cast, January 9 TV Debut

Akio Ōtsuka, Yū Sasahara, Yūki Kuwahara join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-14/from-bureaucrat-to-villainess-dad-been-reincarnated-anime-reveals-more-cast-january-9-tv-debut/.217854

Seven Seas Licenses Contrast, Kaya-chan Isn't Scary, 6 Other Titles

Also licensed: Shindou-kun's Tight Squeeze, You Will Become My Wife, The Feisty Omega and His Twin Mates, Cats With Jobs manga; True Love Fades Away When the Contract Ends, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Recollections audiobooks

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-14/seven-seas-licenses-contrast-kaya-chan-isnt-scary-6-other-titles/.217833

I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History ‒ Episode 7

In which our villainess is conspicuously absent.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ill-become-a-villainess-who-goes-down-in-history/episode-7/.217798

Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: MOLMAX CG Anime Casts Ayumu Murase, Akari Kitō

Murase, Kitō play AI Molcar, fabled princess in November 29 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-13/pui-pui-molcar-the-movie-molmax-cg-anime-casts-ayumu-murase-akari-kito/.217807

'Please Put Them On, Takamine-san!' Anime Unveils Teasers, Cast, Staff, April Debut

Yurika Kubo, Daisuke Kasuya star in anime from Liden Films

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-13/please-put-them-on-takamine-san-anime-unveils-teasers-cast-staff-april-debut/.217800

The Quintessential Quintuplets Manga Gets Stage Play With Hinatazaka46 Idols

4th generation Hinatazaka46 members to star in March 2025 play

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-12/the-quintessential-quintuplets-manga-gets-stage-play-with-hinatazaka46-idols/.217764

I Left My A-Rank Party Anime's Promo Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, January 11 Debut

Yoshiki Nakajima, M.A.O, Yoshino Nanjō, more join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-12/i-left-my-a-rank-party-anime-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-and-staff-january-11-debut/.217754

Get Senshi's Cookware From Delicious in Dungeon

You can buy them outright, or donate to the city where they're made

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-11-11/get-senshi-cookware-from-delicious-in-dungeon/.217757

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II ‒ Episode 6

Digging a little deeper, you start to realize what is actually going on: Pitohui is getting the betrayer team members killed off one-by-one and whittling down the other teams in the process.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sword-art-online-alternative-gun-gale-online-ii/episode-6/.217719

The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians ‒ Episode 6

Who gets booted from a program because they fail at the gym or something purportedly “fun?” Even the strictest of anime schools don't go that far.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-stories-of-girls-who-couldnt-be-magicians/episode-6/.217691

New Zenryoku Usagi Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2025

Season 1's main cast returns, with Atsushi Nigorikawa back to direct

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-11/new-zenryoku-usagi-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-2025/.217728

Xavier Yamada's Satori Inu 4-Panel Manga Gets Short Anime on YouTube

Toshiyuki Morikawa stars as titular dog in 12 episodes now streaming

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-11/xavier-yamada-satori-inu-4-panel-manga-gets-short-anime-on-youtube/.217727

Oblivion Battery Baseball Anime Gets 2nd Season

1st season premiered on April 9

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-10/oblivion-battery-baseball-anime-gets-2nd-season/.217708

Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Posts Nephilim Hollow Arc's Promo Video, New Cast Members

Rie Takahashi, Kaito Ishikawa join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-10/shangri-la-frontier-season-2-posts-nephilim-hollow-arc-promo-video-new-cast-members/.217707

Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Project Gets 'Japan's 1st Interactive Film' on February 21

Film's story will change based on realtime smartphone polling of audience members

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-10/hypnosis-mic-division-rap-battle-project-gets-japan-1st-interactive-film-on-february-21/.217700

'Go For It, Nakamura!' Anime Reveals Main Cast in 1st Promo Video

Chiaki Kobayashi, Yuki Sakakihara to star in anime debuting in 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-09/go-for-it-nakamura-anime-reveals-main-cast-in-1st-promo-video/.217684

Attack on Titan Finale Compilation Film Features New 'School Castes' Footage

Film opened in Japan on Friday for 3-week limited run

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-09/attack-on-titan-finale-compilation-film-features-new-school-castes-footage/.217680

Anime of Yama Wayama's Let's Go Karaoke!, 'Captivated, by You' Manga Reveals Partial Cast, 2025 Debut

Shun Horie, Daisuke Ono star in Let's Go Karaoke! adaptation

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-08/anime-of-yama-wayama-let-go-karaoke-captivated-by-you-manga-reveals-partial-cast-2025-debut/.217637

Orange Inc.'s e-Bookstore Service emaqi Adds Crime and Punishment Manga

Naoyuki Ochiai's manga adaptation/re-imagining of Dostoevsky's classic novel ran from 2007 to 2011

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-08/orange-inc.s-e-bookstore-service-emaqi-adds-crime-and-punishment-manga/.217626

Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Anime Reveals Cast in Character Video

Yumiri Hanamori, Azumi Waki, Makoto Koichi, Aki Toyosaki, Konomi Kohara star in January series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-07/aquarion-myth-of-emotions-anime-reveals-cast-in-character-video/.217599

Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Anime's 5th Character Video Reveals New Cast Member

Kaori Maeda plays Minami Shirahama in January anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-07/medaka-kuroiwa-is-impervious-to-my-charms-anime-5th-character-video-reveals-new-cast-member/.217604

New The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Reveals 3 New Cast Members

Fukushi Ochiai, Banjō Ginga, Mayumi Tanaka join cast of January 31 film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-07/new-the-rose-of-versailles-anime-film-reveals-3-new-cast-members/.217566

Rock Is a Lady's Modesty Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Main Cast, Staff, April Debut

Akira Sekine, Miyuri Shimabukuro star in anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-06/rock-is-a-lady-modesty-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-main-cast-staff-april-debut/.217576

The Case Book of Arne Mystery Game Gets TV Anime

Game's scenario writer Murasaki oversees anime's scripts, illustrator Harutarō designs characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-06/the-case-book-of-arne-mystery-game-gets-tv-anime/.217574

I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? Anime Unveils More Cast, January 4 Debut

Sho Nogami, Manatsu Murakami, Yui Horie join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-06/im-living-with-an-otaku-neet-kunoichi-anime-unveils-more-cast-january-4-debut/.217572

Happinet Confirms Anime of Yui Tamura's Mr. Yano's ordinary days Manga

Live-action film of manga premieres on November 15

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-06/happinet-confirms-anime-of-yui-tamura-mr-yano-ordinary-days-manga/.217527

Nina the Starry Bride ‒ Episode 5

The mark of Nina's bloody handprint over Sett's heart may well be symbolic of the indelible impression she's determined to make on him to fulfill her goals.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/nina-the-starry-bride/episode-5/.217502

Bleach Manga Gets 2nd New Rock Musical in 2025

Rock Musical Bleach ~Arrancar the Final~ runs on February 8-24 in Tokyo, March 1-9 in Osaka

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-05/bleach-manga-gets-2nd-new-rock-musical-in-2025/.217519

Chihiro Yoshioka's 'Farewell, My Odin' Manga Ends

Manga launched in June 2023

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-04/chihiro-yoshioka-farewell-my-odin-manga-ends/.217461

Emmy Award-Winning Art Director Shigemi Ikeda Dies

My Hero Academia, Overlord, Gundam Seed, Afro Samurai, GANTZ art director was 69

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-04/emmy-award-winning-art-director-shigemi-ikeda-dies/.217478

Live-Action Oshi no Ko Project Streams Music Video for B-Komachi's Original Song 'Twilight'

Series premieres on November 28 on Amazon Prime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-04/live-action-oshi-no-ko-project-streams-music-video-for-b-komachi-original-song-twilight/.217477

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II ‒ Episode 5

Llenn's likely traumatized. She's almost certainly never bothered confronting what happened in Season 1 and how it affected her.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sword-art-online-alternative-gun-gale-online-ii/episode-5/.217457

The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians ‒ Episode 5

This is a race entirely designed to reinforce the idea of Magumi students as better than the rest.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/the-stories-of-girls-who-couldnt-be-magicians/episode-5/.217452

Live-Action Atashino! Film Streams Main Video Clip

Film opens in Japan on November 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-03/live-action-atashino-film-streams-main-video-clip/.217459

Crunchyroll to Stream 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Season 2; I Left My A-Rank Party Anime

I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! to debut in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-03/crunchyroll-to-stream-tis-time-for-torture-princess-season-2-i-left-my-a-rank-party-anime/.217458

Kamitsubaki City Under Construction TV Anime Reveals 2nd Teaser Visual, New Video

Series starring members of virtual artist group V.W.P will debut in 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-02/kamitsubaki-city-under-construction-tv-anime-reveals-2nd-teaser-visual-new-video/.217422

Gonzo, N LITE Reveal 2 Animated Projects With Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse Co-director Peter Ramsey

Projects include Ripper animated/live-action hybrid noir thriller film, Hotaru sci-fi adventure series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-02/gonzo-n-lite-reveal-2-animated-projects-with-spider-man-into-the-spiderverse-co-director-peter-/.217448

Living the Line to Release Taro Bonten's Face Meat Horror Manga in English

Ryan Holmberg to translate manga featuring 14 stories

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-02/living-the-line-to-release-taro-bonten-face-meat-horror-manga-in-english/.217447

KonoSuba: Fantastic Days Smartphone Game Ends Service on January 30

Game ends service in English on same day; Japanese announcement mentions planned offline version

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-02/konosuba-fantastic-days-smartphone-game-ends-service-on-january-30/.217446

COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Anime Film's 2nd 'Intermission' Video Streamed

Video to screen at theaters in Japan from November 1-Deember 19, before film opens on January 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-01/colorful-stage-the-movie-a-miku-who-cant-sing-anime-film-2nd-intermission-video-streamed/.217414

The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter BL Novels, Manga Get Anime

Series centers on office worker who gets stuck in fantasy world

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-01/the-other-world-books-depend-on-the-bean-counter-bl-novels-manga-get-anime/.217413

Haigakura Anime Reveals New Trailer, Key Visual

Series debuted on October 7 with streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-11-01/haigakura-anime-reveals-new-trailer-key-visual/.217412

French-Japanese Film Ghost Cat Anzu Streams English-Dubbed Trailer

GKIDS also reveals English dub cast for film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-31/french-japanese-film-ghost-cat-anzu-streams-english-dubbed-trailer/.217359

I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, January 5 Debut

Wataru Hatano, Yuka Saitō join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-30/i-want-to-escape-from-princess-lessons-anime-new-video-reveals-more-cast-and-staff-january-5-debut/.217334

Pokémon Company Streams 7th New Pokétoon Episode

Kikuko Inoue & her daugher Honoka Inoue, Ikue Ōtani star in 'Romantic Spice Capsaiji Densetsu' short

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-30/pokemon-company-streams-7th-new-poketoon-episode/.217332

Unnamed Memory Season 2's Teaser Confirms Returning Cast & Staff

Yoshiki Nakajima, Atsumi Tanezaki return as Oscar, Tinasha in Unnamed Memory Act.2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-30/unnamed-memory-season-2-teaser-confirms-returning-cast-and-staff/.217329

Pierrot, S. Korean Animation Studio Red Dog Culture House Sign Partnership

Collaboration to last 3 years, with animation of Latna Saga: The Survival Sword King webtoon already in the works

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-30/pierrot-s-korean-animation-studio-red-dog-culture-house-sign-partnership/.217320

Newtype exclusive interview:Suicide Squad ISEKAI Director Eri Osada × Producer Sho Ohtani

Director Eri Osada and Producer Sho Ohtani discuss Harley Quinn's turn as an independent woman and the DC character that almost made it into the anime.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/newtype/2024-10-29/exclusive-interview-suicide-squad-isekai-director-eri-osada-producer-sho-ohtani/.216587

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ Episode 5

In Rafal's notes, Gras finds what he couldn't find in either religion or the heavens: something on this world that's worth living for.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/orb-on-the-movements-of-the-earth/episode-5/.217266

Live-Action Under Ninja Film Streams 1st Trailer

Film premieres on January 24

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-29/live-action-under-ninja-film-streams-1st-trailer/.217280

Shangri-La Frontier 2nd Season Anime Streams English Dub, Reveals Cast

2nd season premiered on October 13

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-28/shangri-la-frontier-2nd-season-anime-streams-english-dub-reveals-cast/.217219

Himitsu - Top Secret Season 0 Live-Action Series Confirmed

The December issue of Hakusensha's Melody magazine confirmed the live-action series of Reiko Shimizu's Himitsu Season 0 (Himitsu - The Top Secret season...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-10-28/himitsu-top-secret-season-0-live-action-series-confirmed/.217225

Cute High Earth Defense Club Eternal Love! Anime Film Reveals More Returning Cast, Theme Song, Teaser Video, January 24 Premiere

Naoyuki Shimozuru, Ryōga Komata, Takuya Eguchi, more from Cute High Earth Defense Club HAPPY KISS! TV anime return in latest film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-27/cute-high-earth-defense-club-eternal-love-anime-film-reveals-more-returning-cast-theme-song-teaser-/.217206

European XR Awards 2024 Nominates Gundam Silver Phantom Anime

Stereopsia 2024 XR event to showcase anime in Belgium from December 9-11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-27/european-xr-awards-2024-nominates-gundam-silver-phantom-anime/.217187

Japan's Video Game Rankings, October 14-20

Super Mario Party Jamboree debuts at #1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-26/japan-video-game-rankings-october-14-20/.217184

Blue Box ‒ Episode 4

To be honest, I'm still trying to figure out whatever kind of spooky alchemy this show has going on behind the scenes to end up so compelling because this is normally the kind of vibe that I would struggle to stay invested with.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/blue-box/episode-4/.217177

Kazuma Kawamura, Yuki Tanaka Perform Themes for I Left My A-Rank Party TV Anime

Fantasy series to debut in January, air for half year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-26/kazuma-kawamura-yuki-tanaka-perform-themes-for-i-left-my-a-rank-party-tv-anime/.217180

Crazy Food Truck Manga Creator Rokurou Ōgaki Launches New Manga on November 1

New series titled Shogun's Gold in America centers on middle-aged man going to America to search for Tokugawa Ieyasu's hidden treasure

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-26/crazy-food-truck-manga-creator-rokurou-ogaki-launches-new-manga-on-november-1/.217185

Sorajima, Aminohada's 'With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess' Webtoon Gets 'Light Anime' in 2025

Asami Seto, Sōma Saitō star in upcoming anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-25/sorajima-aminohada-with-vengeance-sincerely-your-broken-saintess-webtoon-gets-light-anime-in-2025/.217147

Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime Casts Hina Yomiya as Sophie Hayter

New visual also revealed in 2025 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-25/once-upon-a-witch-death-anime-casts-hina-yomiya-as-sophie-hayter/.217145

Toei Animation's Hana no Ko Lunlun Remake/Sequel Project for China Reveals Video

New visual, story also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-25/toei-animation-hana-no-ko-lunlun-remake-sequel-project-for-china-reveals-video/.217140

Acro Trip ‒ Episode 5

I am sorry to report that this fifth episode of Acro Trip was the first of the series not to make me laugh out loud.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/acro-trip/episode-5/.217103

Puniru is a Kawaii Slime Anime Casts Ikue Ōtani

Ōtani voices Runrūn, an entity conjured by Alice when she was younger

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-24/puniru-is-a-kawaii-slime-anime-casts-ikue-otani/.217118

Pui Pui Molcar the Movie: MOLMAX CG Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists

Film's guinea pig 'voice actors' Tsumugi, Ito perform theme song "Pui! Pui! MAX!" by Harami, Shinichi Osawa

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-24/pui-pui-molcar-the-movie-molmax-cg-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists/.217107

I'm a Behemoth Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, Opening Song, January Debut

Nonoka Ōbuchi, Yū Wakui join cast; Ōbuchi also performs opening theme song 'Saijōkyū no Kokoro'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-23/im-a-behemoth-anime-new-video-unveils-more-cast-and-staff-opening-song-january-debut/.217090

The Colors Within Anime Wins Animation Is Film Festival's Audience Award

Festival hosted Naoko Yamada, Science SARU film's N. American premiere this past weekend

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-23/the-colors-within-anime-wins-animation-is-film-festival-audience-award/.217077

Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance Series Ranks #7 in Netflix's Weekly Global English TV Shows

'Season 1' earns 2.4 million views, ranks #2 in TV (all languages) in Japan, 4 other territories

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-23/gundam-requiem-for-vengeance-series-ranks-no.7-in-netflix-weekly-global-english-tv-shows/.217087

Sega Sues Bank of Innovation for 1 Billion Yen in Patent Suit

Sega alleges BOI violated 5 patents relating to "gacha game" mechanics

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-22/sega-sues-bank-of-innovation-for-1-billion-yen-in-patent-suit/.217024

MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season ‒ Episode 14

This is a fantastic episode—one that ties together the entire back-half of the season and expands on the ideas first brought up in Kizumonogatari.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/monogatari-series-off-and-monster-season/episode-14/.217028

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ Episode 4

Oczy, a pessimistic commoner with minimal science education, is a more unlikely—and thus more interesting—hero to usher in the next leg of Orb.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/orb-on-the-movements-of-the-earth/episode-4/.217027

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2's Teaser Reveals January 10 Debut

Season to air for continuous half-year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-22/the-apothecary-diaries-season-2-teaser-reveals-january-10-debut/.217038

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance Anime Casts Shōya Chiba

Chiba voices orphaned boy Eiji Mishima

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-21/rurouni-kenshin-kyoto-disturbance-anime-casts-shoya-chiba/.216994

'Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!' Light Novels Get TV Anime Next Spring

Kanata Hoshi's story of monster meat-loving noble lady launched in 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-21/pass-the-monster-meat-milady-light-novels-get-tv-anime-next-spring/.216990

Puniru Is a Kawaii Slime Manga Gets Switch Game

Manga's anime adaptation debuted on October 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-21/puniru-is-a-kawaii-slime-manga-gets-switch-game/.216988

Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance Animation Confirms 3 Characters' English, Japanese Casts

6-episode mini-series debuted on Netflix on October 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-21/gundam-requiem-for-vengeance-animation-confirms-3-characters-english-japanese-casts/.216982

Kujira Tokiwa's The Holy Grail of Eris Light Novels Gets Anime

Kana Ichinose, Sayumi Suzushiro reprise roles from previous drama CD

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-20/kujira-tokiwa-the-holy-grail-of-eris-light-novels-gets-anime/.216956

San-x's Rilakkuma Character Gets New Anime by Production I.G

Announcement video reunites The Concierge team, reveals Yoasobi vocalist Lilas Ikuta's theme 'stay with me'

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-20/san-x-rilakkuma-character-gets-new-anime-by-production-i.g/.216955

Galaxy Express 999 Another Story: Ultimate Journey Manga Resumes After 2 Years

Series entered hiatus in July 2022

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-20/galaxy-express-999-another-story-ultimate-journey-manga-resumes-after-2-years/.216935

Yen Press Adds 3 Manga, Announces Release of Collector's Edition of Spice & Wolf Manga

The BS Situation of Tougetsu Umidori, Spy Classroom 2nd Period, Bocchi the Rock! Side Story manga licensed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-20/yen-press-adds-3-manga-announces-release-of-collector-edition-of-spice-and-wolf-manga/.216936

DAN DA DAN ‒ Episodes 1-3

The fine folks at Science SARU are cooking their asses off to deliver the most stylish, cinematic, heartfelt, and showstopping adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu's manga that a crew of mortal men and women could possibly produce.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dan-da-dan/episodes-1-3/.216868

Dragon Ball Daima Anime Reveals 12 Cast Members for 'Mini' Versions of Characters

Mai Nakahara, Yūdai Mino, more voice characters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-19/dragon-ball-daima-anime-reveals-12-cast-members-for-mini-versions-of-characters/.216926

Shinichiro Watanabe, MAPPA's Lazarus Anime Reveals Visual, Main Cast

Mamoru Miyano, Makoto Furukawa, Maaya Uchida, more star in 2025 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-19/shinichiro-watanabe-mappa-lazarus-anime-reveals-visual-main-cast/.216927

'I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic' Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff, 1st Promo Video

Yūya Hirose, Ryūichi Kijima join cast of January anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-18/im-a-noble-on-the-brink-of-ruin-so-i-might-as-well-try-mastering-magic-anime-reveals-more-cast-/.216844

Live-Action Atashino! Film's Trailer Reveals Insert Song

ChoQMay performs insert song "Cinnamon"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-18/live-action-atashino-film-trailer-reveals-insert-song/.216877

Crunchyroll Streams My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Anime Film

Film opened in Japan in December 2019

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-18/crunchyroll-streams-my-hero-academia-heroes-rising-anime-film/.216879

BanG Dream! Ave Mujica TV Anime Unveils January 2 Broadcast Debut in New Teaser Video

Series serves as sequel to BanG Dream! It's MyGo!!!!! anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-18/bang-dream-ave-mujica-tv-anime-unveils-january-2-broadcast-debut-in-new-teaser-video/.216878

Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine Smartphone Game to End Service on December 17

Game launched on iOS, Android in 2017

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-17/hachigatsu-no-cinderella-nine-smartphone-game-to-end-service-on-december-17/.216836

New The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Reveals Additional Cast

Shunsuke Takeuchi, Takuya Eguchi, Miyu Irino join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-16/new-the-rose-of-versailles-anime-film-reveals-additional-cast/.216817

Japanese Voice Actors Form Group Against Unauthorized Use of Generative AI

Ryūsei Nakao, Kōichi Yamadera, Yūki Kaji, Daisuke Namikawa, Jun Fukuyama, Romi Park, more appear in "No More Mudan Seisei AI" video

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-16/japanese-voice-actors-form-group-against-unauthorized-use-of-generative-ai/.216796

Hatsune Miku to Headline Gundam Metaverse Concert

Unfortunately, the Vocaloid star doesn't seem to turn into a version of G Gundam's Nobel Gundam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-10-16/hatsune-miku-to-headline-gundam-metaverse-concert/.216786

Bloomberg: Bandai Namco Cuts Staff After Halting Projects, Including for Naruto, One Piece, Nintendo

About 100 have reportedly resigned

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-16/bloomberg-bandai-namco-cuts-staff-after-halting-projects-including-for-naruto-one-piece-nintendo/.216781

Duel Masters LOST Tsuioku no Suishō Sequel Anime Debuts This Winter

The November issue of Shogakukan's Coro Coro Comic magazine revealed on Tuesday that the anime adaptation of Shigenobu Matsumoto and Yō Kanebayashi's manga...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-10-15/duel-masters-lost-tsuioku-no-suisho-sequel-anime-debuts-this-winter/.216744

Newtype exclusive interview: Tower of God Season 2 Series Composition/Scriptwriter Erika Yoshida

Scriptwriter Erika Yoshida shares the most important theme of season two and how the series' characters have changed.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/newtype/2024-10-15/exclusive-interview-tower-of-god-season-2-series-composition-scriptwriter-erika-yoshida/.216195

Gundam Silver Phantom VR Anime Streams 2nd Promo Video

Anime feature debuted on Meta Quest 2/3 on October 3, before Quest 3S's launch on Tuesday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-15/gundam-silver-phantom-vr-anime-streams-2nd-promo-video/.216750

Ishura Season 2 Reveals 4 More Cast Members

Yurika Kubo, Hiroaki Hirata, Wataru Takagi, Kappei Yamaguchi join cast of season 2 in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-15/ishura-season-2-reveals-4-more-cast-members/.216748

Ys X: Nordics Game Review

Ys X: Nordics follows Adol Christin once again as he sets sail on a new adventure, but the game harkens back to older Ys games with a charming PS2 look.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/game/steam/ys-x/nordics/.216609

Harvey Awards Induct Late Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Into Hall of Fame

Ceremony to be held at NYCC on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-14/harvey-awards-induct-late-dragon-ball-creator-akira-toriyama-into-hall-of-fame/.216711

Bungo Stray Dogs: Another Story - Yukito Ayatsuji vs. Natsuhiko Kyogoku Manga Resumes After 2 Years

Oyoyo's manga of Bungo Stray Dogs spinoff novel went on hiatus due to illness

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-14/bungo-stray-dogs-another-story-yukito-ayatsuji-vs-natsuhiko-kyogoku-manga-resumes-after-2-years/.216706

Macross 7 Anime Gets New Audio Drama Launching on Wednesday

3-episode story premieres on anime's 30th anniversary date

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-13/macross-7-anime-gets-new-audio-drama-launching-on-wednesday/.216692

Soborou's 'Why the Hell are You Here, Teacher!?' Manga Ends on October 21

Manga resumed from 4-year hiatus on August 19

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-13/soborou-why-the-hell-are-you-here-teacher-manga-ends-on-october-21/.216690

Crunchyroll to Stream Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 2nd Season, More in January

Crunchyroll also to stream Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four!, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You season 2 in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-13/crunchyroll-to-stream-medaka-kuroiwa-is-impervious-to-my-charms-toilet-bound-hanako-kun-2nd-season-/.216687

GTO Series Gets New Uchiyamada Spinoff Manga

GTU: Ikari no Death Yamada debuts on October 18

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-13/gto-series-gets-new-uchiyamada-spinoff-manga/.216682

My Hero Academia Anime Gets 'Final Season' in 2025

Show's 7th season ended on Saturday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-12/my-hero-academia-anime-gets-final-season-in-2025/.216660

Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ Deluxe-hen Anime Revealed for Debut in January 2025

New anime will be 8th season in franchise's overall "D Series"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-12/cardfight-vanguard-divinez-deluxe-hen-anime-revealed-for-debut-in-january-2025/.216667

I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level 2 Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals April 2025 Debut

New visual, theme song information also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-12/ive-been-killing-slimes-for-300-years-and-maxed-out-my-level-2-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-april-/.216666

FUUTO PI: Kamen Rider Skull no Shōzō Anime Film Streams Clip, Reveals Visual

Film telling beginning story of Kamen Rider W opens in Japan on November 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-11/fuuto-pi-kamen-rider-skull-no-shozo-anime-film-streams-clip-reveals-visual/.216611

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Anime Casts Hitomi Ueda

Series starring Hiroaki Hirata, Nao Tōyama will debut in April 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-11/from-old-country-bumpkin-to-master-swordsman-anime-casts-hitomi-ueda/.216610

Doraemon, Danganronpa Voice Actress Nobuyo Ōyama Dies at 90

Ōyama was diagnosed with dementia in 2012

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-11/doraemon-danganronpa-voice-actress-nobuyo-oyama-dies-at-90/.216599

Gonzo to Reveal New Promo Video for 'SAMURAI cryptos' NFT/Blockchain Project on October 15

Animator Ai Yokoyama directs "SAMURAI RELIGION" video

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-10/gonzo-to-reveal-new-promo-video-for-samurai-cryptos-nft-blockchain-project-on-october-15/.216566

Tiger & Bunny Producer Establishes New Company

Masayuki Ozaki's Creadom8 began operations on October 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-10/tiger-and-bunny-producer-establishes-new-company/.216550

Voice Actor Tesshō Genda Returns From 3-Month Hiatus

Genda had been on hiatus since July due to poor health

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-10/voice-actor-tessho-genda-returns-from-3-month-hiatus/.216554

Blue Miburo Anime Casts Megumi Ogata

Ogata plays Kikuchiyo in October 19 anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-09/blue-miburo-anime-casts-megumi-ogata/.216534

MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season ‒ Episode 12

This episode is about two things: reviewing the clues of the mystery so far and setting up the reunion between Shinobu and Suicide Master.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/monogatari-series-off-and-monster-season/episode-12/.216508

Fresh and New Everytime: The Music of Creepy Nuts

Hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts delivers a high-energy show filled with multi-genre hits. We had the privilege of sitting down with them for a quick conversation about their writing process and inspirations.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2024-10-09/fresh-and-new-everytime-the-music-of-creepy-nuts/.215841

Pokémon Company Streams New 9-Minute Pokétoon Short by Twin Engine, ZEXCS

Mariya Ise, Marina Inoue star in 'Gogoat ni Notte' short

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-09/pokemon-company-streams-new-9-minute-poketoon-short-by-twin-engine-zexcs/.216527

Fureru., Trapezium, More Anime Films Compete at Bucheon Int'l Animation Festival

Gridman Universe, Koji Yamamura's "Extremely Short", more films compete

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-08/fureru-trapezium-more-anime-films-compete-at-bucheon-intl-animation-festival/.216436

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Interview with Director Shotaro Kitamura

Director Kitamura shares his impressions of Makeine's heroines, creating the anime's summer atmosphere, and more.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/newtype/2024-09-19/makeine-too-many-losing-heroines-interview-with-director-shotaro-kitamura/.215776

Ishura Season 2 Casts Yasuhiro Mamiya, Tetsu Inada, Hōchū Ohtsuka, Nana Mizuki

Season premieres in January

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-08/ishura-season-2-casts-yasuhiro-mamiya-tetsu-inada-hochu-ohtsuka-nana-mizuki/.216462

Aoni Production Agency, CoeFont Collaborate on AI-Replicated Voice Service Trained on Voice Actors

Collaboration uses Masako Nozawa, Banjō Ginga, other actors' data for strictly non-acting purposes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-08/aoni-production-agency-coefont-collaborate-on-ai-replicated-voice-service-trained-on-voice-actors/.216457

Kei Saikawa, Akira Takahashi's Hero Organization Manga Enters Semi-Weekly Release Schedule

Master Grape manga illustrator Akira Takahashi announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday that the Hero Organization manga's release schedule will change...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-10-07/kei-saikawa-akira-takahashi-hero-organization-manga-enters-semi-weekly-release-schedule/.216411

Vampire Knight: Memories Manga Ends in 11th Volume

Final chapter currently scheduled for August 5, 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-06/vampire-knight-memories-manga-ends-in-11th-volume/.216384

Meca Tanaka Launches New Manga Series

Hana wa Kotori wo Sukisugiru debuts on December 5

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-06/meca-tanaka-launches-new-manga-series/.216385

Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! Game Gets Asian Release With English Support

Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! Asia Edition launches in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-06/momotaro-dentetsu-showa-heisei-reiwa-mo-teiban-game-gets-asian-release-with-english-support/.216377

Tonbo! Season 1 Anime Series Review

While Tonbo! isn’t an outright terrible show, it fails at making golf feel exciting and giving the audience much outside of that, both of which make for one of the dullest sports anime I’ve ever sat through.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/tonbo/season-1/.215976

Gushing Over Magical Girls TV Anime Gets 2nd Season

Announced at Saturday event for anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-05/gushing-over-magical-girls-tv-anime-gets-2nd-season/.216379

Performing in the 2.5 Dimension: Producer Shimpei Yamashita on Oshi no Ko Season 2

Ahead of its final episode, Shimpei Yamashita discusses the challenges of following up Oshi no Ko's first season with one equally as good.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2024-10-05/performing-in-the-2.5-dimension-producer-shimpei-yamashita-on-oshi-no-ko-season-2/.216360

Wizardry Variants Daphne RPG Launches for iOS, Android on October 15 in Japanese, English

3D dungeon RPG also planned for Steam release in the future

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-04/wizardry-variants-daphne-rpg-launches-for-ios-android-on-october-15-in-japanese-english/.216342

Live-Action Solitary Gourmet Film's Trailer Reveals New Cast Member Yoo Jae-myung

Film opens in Japan on January 10

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-04/live-action-solitary-gourmet-film-trailer-reveals-new-cast-member-yoo-jae-myung/.216330

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Fulland of Water and Light Game Releases for Switch, Steam on February 27

Game releases in Japanese, English; 2nd promo video streamed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-03/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-fulland-of-water-and-light-game-releases-for-/.216312

Saika Fushimi Plans to Resume Magician Who Rose From Failure Manga in Spring 2025 After Cancer Battle

Artist reveals cancer is in remission

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-03/saika-fushimi-plans-to-resume-magician-who-rose-from-failure-manga-in-spring-2025-after-cancer-/.216311

Okaimono Panda! Anime's Commercial Reveals Show's November 6 Debut, Previews Theme Song

New visual also revealed

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-03/okaimono-panda-anime-commercial-reveals-show-november-6-debut-previews-theme-song/.216307

Nintendo Adds F-Zero - GP Legend, F-Zero Climax Games to Switch Online Library

F-Zero Climax debuts in N. America on October 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-03/nintendo-adds-f-zero-gp-legend-f-zero-climax-games-to-switch-online-library/.216283

Wistoria: Wand and Sword ‒ Episode 12

Under different circumstances, I could see myself being interested in how all of this plays out, but mostly I'm left feeling slightly confused and underwhelmed.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wistoria-wand-and-sword/episode-12/.216246

'Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You' Anime's 1st Video Unveils More Cast, Main Staff

Yūto Uemura, Azusa Tadokoro join cast of Typhoon Graphics' January anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-02/anyway-im-falling-in-love-with-you-anime-1st-video-unveils-more-cast-main-staff/.216260

2024 Nintama Rantaro Anime Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Naniwa Danshi's Theme Song

Video reveals, previews 'Arigatō Kokoro Kara' theme song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-01/2024-nintama-rantaro-anime-film-trailer-reveals-more-cast-naniwa-danshi-theme-song/.216212

Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc Manga Continues Hiatus Due to Nobuhiro Watsuki's Poor Health

Manga has been on Hiatus since Jump SQ. magazine's June 2024 issue

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-30/rurouni-kenshin-hokkaido-arc-manga-continues-hiatus-due-to-nobuhiro-watsuki-poor-health/.216165

Tasūketsu Anime Reveals More Cast Members

Haruki Ishiya, Gakuto Kajiwara, Sora Tokui, Yoshiki Nakajima, Takeo Ōtsuka join cast for anime's 2nd part

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-30/tasuketsu-anime-reveals-more-cast-members/.216160

D.N.Angel Creator Yukiru Sugisaki's New Series Launches in November

Teaser image features wing

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-29/d.n.angel-creator-yukiru-sugisaki-new-series-launches-in-november/.216121

New Ranma 1/2 Anime Streams Clean Opening Sequence

Ano performs opening theme "Iinazukekkyun"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-28/new-ranma-1-2-anime-streams-clean-opening-sequence/.216114

Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms TV Anime's New Trailer Introduces Main Characters

Series debuts on October 3 with Crunchyroll streaming

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-28/mecha-ude-mechanical-arms-tv-anime-new-trailer-introduces-main-characters/.216111

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Anime Stars Hiroaki Hirata

Adaptation of Shigeru Sagazaki's light novel series debuts in April 2025

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-27/from-old-country-bumpkin-to-master-swordsman-anime-stars-hiroaki-hirata/.216080

Fureru. Anime Film Casts Takuya Eguchi, Hōchū Ohtsuka, Fumi Hirano

New 15-second ad, 4D screenings also revealed for film opening on October 4

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-27/fureru-anime-film-casts-takuya-eguchi-hochu-ohtsuka-fumi-hirano/.216061

Netmarble Unveils The King of Fighters AFK Game

"Character collectible AFK RPG" based on SNK franchise listed as "coming soon"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-27/netmarble-unveils-the-king-of-fighters-afk-game/.216064

Singer-Songwriter Sayuri Dies at 28

Sayuri sang theme songs for Lycoris Recoil, Scum's Wish, ERASED, My Hero Academia

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-27/singer-songwriter-sayuri-dies-at-28/.216062

Metaphor: ReFantazio Game Launches Prologue Demo, Announces Manga Adaptation

Full game launches for PS4, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam on October 11

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-26/metaphor-refantazio-game-launches-prologue-demo-announces-manga-adaptation/.216000

Utawarerumono RPG/Visual Novel Trilogy Listed With Switch Release Next Year

Bundled release listed with January 30 release, individual games with March 27 release

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-26/utawarerumono-rpg-visual-novel-trilogy-listed-with-switch-release-next-year/.216004

Sylvanian Families/Calico Critters Toy Franchise Gets 2nd Full 3DCG Anime on November 21

Reina Ueda joins other returning cast as Alice Flora

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-26/sylvanian-families-calico-critters-toy-franchise-gets-2nd-full-3dcg-anime-on-november-21/.216005