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A brand-new trailer and key visual released for the Ameku M.D. Doctor Detective anime today revealed that the medical mystery series will air on Japanese television from January 1, 2025 at 24:00 Jst (effectively January 2 at 0:00). Crunchyroll will simulcast the anime as it airs. The trailer also highlights the series' opening and ending songs, "Scope" by Aimer ( Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf OP2) and "will be fine feat. Anly" by Gospellers, respectively. Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Trailer #2 Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Key Visual Related: Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective TV Anime Streams on Crunchyroll in January 2025 Based on the novels by Mikito Chinen and Noizi Ito, Kazuya Iwata ( 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy ) directs Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective at studio project No.9, with series composition by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries...

During Aniplex Online Fest 2024, a brand-new trailer and key visual for the recently announced Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective TV anime was released, announcing the series will premiere in January 2025. Additionally, Crunchyroll is announcing today the series will stream on the platform when it premieres next year. Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Release Date: January 2025 Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis The main cast was also announced for the series, including: Takao Ameku voiced by Ayane Sakura Yu Takanashi voiced by Kensho Ono Mai Konoike voiced by Manaka Iwami Mazuru Ameku voiced by Nana Mizuki Owashi Ameku voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki Kazuya Iwata will direct the series at studio project No.9. Satori Sugizawa will handle the series composition and script alongside Yuko Kakihara. Yuka Takashina will handle the character designs, with fox capture plan handling the music. Released in...

Avex picture's official YouTube channel today began streaming the main trailer for King Of Prism -Dramatic Prism.1- , a upcoming compilation film based on the King Of Prism -Shiny Seven Stars- TV series that aired in 2019. The clip introduces the film's theme song "Link World" performed by the anime franchise's seven-member unit SePTENTRION , consisting of Shin Ichijo, Taiga Kogami, Yukinojo Tachibana, Kakeru Juouin, Minato Takahashi, Yu Suzuno, and Leo Saionji. The unit was formed in the TV anime's final 12th episode . The film centers on a new Prism Show Championship, titled "Prism.1" . Selected members from both Edel Rose and Schwarz Rose compete in a number of performances. The film is re-edited as "Dramatic Prism.1," a special program featuring an "exclusive live" broadcast of the show. The live announcer is Fumihiko Tachiki , well-known for his narrating works for popular Japanese martial arts programs, such as Pride (the title logo of Prism.

Ultraman: Rising , a CG-animated feature film co-produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Netflix, released two new main trailers today in both English and Japanese dub versions. The movie will start streaming worldwide on June 14, 2024. Ultraman: Rising main trailer The main voice cast members for the English version include: Ken Sato / Ultraman voiced by Christopher Sean Professor Sato voiced by Gedde Watanabe Emiko Sato voiced by Tamlyn Tomita Dr. Onda voiced by Keone Young Ami voiced by Julia Harriman Ultraman: Rising Japanese dub main trailer The main voice cast members for the Japanese dub version include: Ken Sato / Ultraman voiced by Yuki Yamada (Joe Gibken/Gokai Blue in Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger ) Professor Sato voiced by Fumiyo Kohinata (Dr. Dee in Mary and the Witch's Flower ) Emiko Sato voiced by Akari Hayami (ex-Momoiro Clover Z member) Dr. Onda voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki (Gendo Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion ) Ami voiced by Ayumi Tsunematsu...

If there's one thing you can expect from Brave Bang Bravern! , it's the unexpected. Masami Obari's genre-bending series may technically be over, but it's getting one last surprise in a collaboration visual with this season's A Condition Called Love . The visual features Hotaru Hinase, the heroine of the new spring rom-com, in the mighty hand of Bravern: Related: Brave Bang Bravern Anime Reveals Fumihiko Tachiki, Rie Kugimiya Casting for Episode 12 There actually is a method to the madness, though— A Condition Called Love will be taking over the Brave Bang Bravern! programming slot on Japanese TV channel TBS. TBS Anime will also be participating in a spring quiz rally in Akasaka, the location of the TBS studios. Fans can test their knowledge of different shows and receive themed prizes. Among the prizes up for grabs will be a sticker featuring this visual. The event kicks off April 8. Related: Romance...

The final episode of the Brave Bang Bravern anime held one more surprise in terms of casting, with the confirmation that both Fumihiko Tachiki and Rie Kugimiya were the latest mystery cast members officially revealed in the action-packed episode. Their roles and character settings are featured below. Popalchipum voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki Venum Vita voiced by Rie Kugimiya Bravery Explosion Festival poster Related: Brave Bang Bravern! Anime Casts Katsuyuki Konishi and Kenjiro Tsuda In addition to the character reveals, the series will hold a celebration event on August 4 in Tokyo under the title of Bravery Explosion Festival where cast members Ryota Suzuki, Yohei Azakami, Kenichi Suzumura, Saya Aizawa and Tomokazu Sugita are slated to appear to celebrate the popularity of the series with its newfound and appreciative fandom. More details will be available closer to the event. Brave Bang Bravern!   is credited to Cygames ( The Marginal Service ), series direction to...

Chibi Godzilla Raids Again (known in Japan as Chibi Godzilla no Gyakushu ), a short form series that re-imagines Toho's famous monsters in mini form, has revealed a new teaser visual (below), a new teaser trailer, and a new cast member. The new season of the series will broadcast in Japan on the TV Tokyo Network on April 3, 2024, as part of the “Oha! Star” TV program. In Chibi Godzilla Raids Again , voice actor Maaya Uchida plays Chibi Minilla . The main voice cast also returns to reprise their roles, including: Chibi Godzilla voiced by Jun Fukuyama Chibi Mechagodzilla voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Chibi Ghidorah voiced by Takuya Eguchi Chibi Mothra voiced by Rie Takahashi Chibi Rodan voiced by Hiro Shimono Chibi Anguirus voiced by ??? Chibi Hedorah voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki Chibi Biollante voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro The Twin Fairies voiced by Reina Ueda (Elder Sister) and Akari Kitō (Younger Sister) Chibi...

Chibi Godzilla Raids Again (known in Japan as Chibi Godzilla no Gyakushu ), a short form series that re-imagines Toho's famous monsters in mini form, is returning to Japanese airwaves with a new season that will kick off on the TV Tokyo Network on April 3, 2024, as part of the “Oha! Star” TV program. The main cast returns to reprise their roles, including: Chibi Godzilla voiced by Jun Fukuyama Chibi Mechagodzilla voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Chibi Ghidorah voiced by Takuya Eguchi Chibi Mothra voiced by Rie Takahashi Chibi Rodan voiced by Hiro Shimono Chibi Anguirus voiced by ??? Chibi Hedorah voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki Chibi Biollante voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro The Twin Fairies voiced by Reina Ueda (Elder Sister) and Akari Kitō (Younger Sister) Chibi Godzilla Raids Again key visual Related: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Film Unleashes Cataclysmic New Trailer Taketo Shinkai directs Chibi Godzilla Raids Again at animation studio Pie in the sky,...

The TV anime Go! Go! Loser Ranger! (known as Sentai Daishikkaku in Japan), based on the super hero manga by Negi Haruba ( The Quintessential Quintuplets ), plans to announce additional voice cast members for three consecutive weeks, and a trailer has been released to introduce the first four in the lineup. Introduced as the Footsolders led by the Ryujin Sentai Dragon Keepers who continue to fight against the Villainous Army are: Shun Tokita: Hiroyuki Yoshino (Allelujah Haptism in Mobile Suit Gundam 00 ) Komachi Aizome: Rika Nagae Kanon Hisui: Azumi Waki (Psyger-0 / Rei Saiga in Shangri-La Frontier ) Masurao Nadeshiko: Fumihiko Tachiki (Gendo Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion ) Related: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Anime New Trailer Announces 2024 Premiere The TV anime Go! Go! Loser Ranger! is set to premiere on the TBS Network's 28 stations across Japan in 2024. Keiichi Sato ( Tiger & Bunny ) serves as director alongside series composition writer Keiichiro Ouchi ( Under Ninja ). Yostar Pictures...

San Francisco, CA — May 28, 2023 —Viz Media, a world-leading producer of manga and anime, today announced Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 2 based on mangaka legend Tite Kubo's manga will return to Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in select countries internationally on Saturday, July 8th, 2023.

Part 2 will premiere with episode one at 7:30 Am Pdt on Hulu, Star+ and Disney+ and the simulcast will have English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, and Italian subtitles. Viz Media holds worldwide rights (excluding Asia). Part 1 of the series is currently streaming in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Balkans, Baltics, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Venezuela.

When the first couple of episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion came out it didn't really seem like something special. Teenage kids piloting giant robots to save mankind; wish fulfilment coupled with adolescent sexual awkwardness and a comedy of manners. It was pretty standard fare for anime. But there was something lurking below the surface, like a thought you can't get rid of. In Neon Genesis Evangelion, Shinji Ikari (Megumi Ogata) is unwillingly recruited into Nerv by his estranged father Gendo (Fumihiko Tachiki). Nerv, under the command of Gendo, was set up in the aftermath of a cataclysmic event that melted Antarctica and flooded the world. Officially the cataclysm, known as the Second Impact, was caused by an asteroid crashing to earth. In actuality it was an experiment on the catatonic corpse of the Biblical Adam. In the aftermath Seele, the shadowy cabal behind the experiment, set up Nerv to combat.

Looking back on this still-young century makes clear that 2007 was a major time for cinematic happenings — and, on the basis of this retrospective, one we’re not quite through with ten years on. One’s mind might quickly flash to a few big titles that will be represented, but it is the plurality of both festival and theatrical premieres that truly surprises: late works from old masters, debuts from filmmakers who’ve since become some of our most-respected artists, and mid-career turning points that didn’t necessarily announce themselves as such at the time. Join us as an assembled team, many of whom were coming of age that year, takes on their favorites.

In the world of Japanese pop auteurs, there are few rising stars as unpredictably eclectic, temperamental, and consistently fascinating as Hideaki Anno. Anno began his professional life in the early 1980s as a young animator working literally...