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Enjoy laid-back summer afternoons with Wada and Yamamoto in See You Tomorrow at the Food Court ! The slice-of-life series is now a part of the summer anime season, and the opening and ending theme videos that feature the two unlikely friends are both available now in creditless versions. Check out the opening, featuring the pair dancing along to "Mikansei ni Matataite" by Oisicle Melonpan. See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Creditless Opening Video Related: See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Anime Introduces Wada in New Character Trailer Then enjoy the chill vibes of the ending, set to "Tonariawase" as performed by Hiyori Miyazaki (as Wada) and Yoshino Aoyama (as Yamamoto). See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Creditless Ending Video Related: See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Anime Introduces Yamamoto in New Character Trailer Kazuomi Koga ( Rent-a-Girlfriend ) directs the See You Tomorrow at the Food Court anime at studio Atelier Pontdarc,...

Ahead of a July 7 broadcast and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the See You Tomorrow at the Food Court anime today unveiled its second character trailer highlighting gyaru Yamamoto, who's voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori in Bocchi The Rock! ). See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Y amamoto Character Trailer Related: See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Anime Introduces Wada in New Character Trailer Kazuomi Koga ( Rent-a-Girlfriend ) directs the See You Tomorrow at the Food Court anime at studio Atelier Pontdarc, with series composition by Jukki Hanada ( The Dangers in My Heart ), character designs and chief animation direction by Kyuta Sakai ( Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ) and music by Kana Utatane ( Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! ). The series will air for six episodes. Crunchyroll describes the story: Meet Wada, who gives off an unapproachable vibe, and Yamamoto, who strikes fear into those around her because of her looks.

The official website for the upcoming summer 2025 TV anime Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze released a main trailer and visual today. The tagline on the main visual (see above) reads: "I never knew normal could be so special——." Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze Main Trailer The main trailer also introduces the anime's opening theme song "Kimi ni Fusawashii Kiseki" ("The miracle you deserve") performed by Nichiyoubi no MAISONdes featuring vocalist Rei. Nichiyoubi no MAISONdes (MAISONdes on Sunday) is an artist project in which various creators will create music from the manga works of Sunday Webry and Weekly Shonen Sunday on a bookshelf somewhere in the fictional music apartment MAISONdes . "I recorded this song with a happy voice quality in mind!" said vocalist Rei. "I had fun singing with various expressions. The keyword in the work is 'Itterasshai,' so please pay attention to that as well.

Ahead of a July 7 broadcast and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the See You Tomorrow at the Food Court anime unveiled a brand-new trailer today that previews "Tonariawase" by main cast members Hiyori Miyazaki and Yoshino Aoyama. See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Trailer Related: See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Anime Premieres on July 7 Kazuomi Koga ( Rent-a-Girlfriend ) directs the See You Tomorrow at the Food Court anime at studio Atelier Pontdarc, with series composition by Jukki Hanada ( The Dangers in My Heart ), character designs and chief animation direction by Kyuta Sakai ( Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- ) and music by Kana Utatane ( Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! ). The series will air for six episodes. Yen Press publishes an English translation of Shinichiro Nariie's original manga, describing the story as such: To their classmates, Wada is a quiet rich girl while Yamamoto is an intimidating lone wolf…...

Upcoming romantic comedy manga to TV anime adaptation Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi published a new trailer today focusing on Miwa Mikadono (voiced by Yoshino Aoyama), the youngest of the Mikadono sisters who is a first year high school student and a world-class shogi player. The series broadcasts in Japan beginning on July 9. Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Miwa Mikadono Character Trailer Related: Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Anime Highlights Nico in New Character Trailer Shogakukan publishes the original Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi manga by Aya Hirakawa—which kicked off in December 2021—in Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine. Tadahito Matsubayashi directs the TV anime at animation studio P.A.Works. Takayo Ikami provides the series composition, Yusuke Inoue provides the character designs and Masaru Yokoyama provides the music. The series follows Yu Ayase, who the Mikadono family takes in after the death of his mother, a popular actor. Already struggling with living...

Get ready to grab a tray and load up on slice-of-life goodness, because the See You Tomorrow at the Food Court anime today announced a July 7 at 22:30 Jst Japanese broadcast and unveiled a brand-new key visual, pictured below with "The everyday life of two people that leave nothing behind" as the tagline. Collaborations with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and Aeon Mall Natori, where the anime is set, were also revealed. The former will see Hiyori Miyazaki and Yoshino Aoyama throw out the ceremonial first pitch on July 27, while the latter will feature a stamp rally and talk event. See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Key Visual Related: See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Anime Serves Up 1st Trailer for 6 Episode Series Kazuomi Koga ( Rent-a-Girlfriend ) directs the See You Tomorrow at the Food Court anime at studio Atelier Pontdarc, with series composition by Jukki Hanada ( The Dangers in My Heart...

A special livestream for the upcoming Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi anime today revealed a brand-new visual and a July 9 at 24:30 Jst (effectively July 10 at 0:30) release date for Japanese television. United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba will host an advance screening event on June 21 with main cast members Minami Hinata, Yurina Amami, Aoi Koga and Yoshino Aoyama in attendance. Furthermore, starting tomorrow, new character trailers for Yu and the Mikadono sisters will be released weekly on the anime's official accounts. Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Visual Related: Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Anime 1st Trailer Announces July 2025 Premiere Aya Hirakawa's original Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi manga has been serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine since December 2021. Tadahito Matsubayashi ( Vinland Saga episode director) directs the anime adaptation at studio P.A. Works, with Yusuke Inoue ( Skip and Loafer animation director) providing the character designs. The series follows Yu Ayase,...

Following the one for Kurea Furutachi , Aniplex's official YouTube channel has also posted a character trailer for Shinon Ogawa, another main character in the ongoing spring 2025 TV anime Food for the Soul . Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Gotoh in Bocchi The Rock! ) voices Shinon, who is described on the anime's official website as: "The president of he Food Culture Research Club. A childhood friend of Mako, they meet again in college. She is cheerful and has the ability to take action, but she executes without a plan and gets the other members involved." Shinon Ogawa Character Trailer Related: Food for the Soul Anime Reveals Main Cast, Release Date in New Trailer With an original story and character designs by Non Non Biyori creator Atto, Shinya Kawatsura ( Non Non Biyori ) and Toru Shunsui jointly direct Food for the Soul at studio P.A.Works, with series composition by Yoshihiro Hiki ( Akiba Maid War ), character...

It takes a long time for anime movies to become available outside of Japan, whether it’s the international theatre release or online streaming. For that reason, many fans might have missed the release of Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, which is one of the highest-ranked Isekai, according to Japanese fans.

However, that’s not a problem anymore, as the movie is finally available to stream online on Crunchyroll. So, what is this movie about? Is it canon? How to watch it? And if there’s anything else you’re wondering, here’s all you need to know about the Overlord movie.

Japan’s third-highest-ranked Isekai–Overlord’s new movie becomes available for streaming

Overlord is one of the most popular Isekai anime of the current times, and recently secured the third spot in a list of the highest-ranked Isekai series. This ranking was determined based on votes from Japanese fans.

A brand-new key visual released for See You Tomorrow at the Food Court today confirmed that the upcoming slice-of-life anime will begin airing in July 2025 . The series stars Yoshino Aoyama and Hiyori Miyazaki as Yamamoto and Wada, respectively, both of whom are depicted below. See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Key Visual Related: See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Anime Adds Saori Hayami, Jun Fukuyama to Cast Based on the manga by Shinichiro Nariie, Kazuomi Koga ( Rent-a-Girlfriend ) directs the See You Tomorrow at the Food Court anime at studio Atelier Pontdarc, with series composition by Jukki Hanada ( The Dangers in My Heart ), character designs and chief animation direction by Kyuta Sakai ( Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- ) and music by Kana Utatane ( Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! ). Yen Press publishes an official English version of the original manga and describes the story: To their classmates, Wada is...

The upcoming TV anime adaptation of Aya Hirakawa's romantic comedy manga Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi revealed the series' first trailer at the Aniplex stage event during AnineJapan 2025 today. The new trailer announces the anime is set to premiere in July 2025. Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Anime 1st Trailer Related: Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Anime Teases 2025 Broadcast in First Key Visual The Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi manga is serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine since December 2021, releasing 13 tankobon volumes in Japan to date. Tadahito Matsubayashi will direct the anime at P.A.Works, with Takayo Ikami on series composition, Yusuke Inoue on character designs, Tsukasa Miyazaki as main animator and Masaru Yokoyama on music. The anime's main voice cast members include: Yuu Ayase voiced by Minami Hinata (Luminaria in She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man ) Kazuki Mikadono voiced by Yurina Amami (Haruka Akane in Sorairo Utility...

Fans holding their breath for Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 are now treated to a deep dive into the upcoming sequel's opening song, titled "Seishun Toha," with a new trailer and illustrations by author Kimitake Yoshioka in collaboration with artists Shonan no Kaze and Atarashii Gakko!. Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 is scheduled to begin airing in Japan on July 7, 2025 at 24:30 Jst (effectively July 8 at 0:30). Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 Trailer (Opening Version) Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 x Opening Song Artists Illustrations Shonan no Kaze collab illustration Atarashii Gakko! collab illustration Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 will hold a stage event at the NBCUniversal Entertainment booth during AnimeJapan 2025 on March 22 with cast members Yuma Uchida, Ryohei Kimura, Chika Anzai and Yoshino Aoyama in attendance. Related: Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 Anime Premieres on July 7 Based on the manga by Kenji Inoue and Kimitake Yoshioka, Shinji Takamatsu ( Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto ) returns to...

Ahead of the slice-of-life anime's broadcast sometime this year, See You Tomorrow at the Food Court today added Saori Hayami and Jun Fukuyama to its tray of cast members as Saito, Wada's classmate who takes her time putting on makeup, and Duke Abel, a quirky character from Wada's social game of choice, respectively. The series stars Yoshino Aoyama as Yamamoto and Hiyori Miyazaki as Wada. Saito Duke Abel Related: See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, Two Main Voice Cast Members Based on the manga by Shinichiro Nariie, Kazuomi Koga ( Rent-a-Girlfriend ) directs the See You Tomorrow at the Food Court anime at studio Atelier Pontdarc, with series composition by Jukki Hanada ( The Dangers in My Heart ), character designs and chief animation direction by Kyuta Sakai ( Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- ) and music by Kana Utatane ( Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! ). Yen Press publishes...

Ahead of a planned Fall 2025 release, the official anime website and accounts for The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess today unveiled the isekai fantasy series' first trailer and visual. Kid Phenomenon from Exile Tribe was also confirmed a the opening song artist. The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Trailer The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess First Visual The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess ' confirmed cast is as follows: Iana voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori in Bocchi The Rock! ) Konoha voiced by M.A.O (Pecorine in Princess Connect! Re:Dive ) Sol voiced by Shohei Komatsu (August in Wise Man's Grandchild ) Ginoford voiced by Makoto Furukawa (Benimaru in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ) Related: The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Anime Reveals 2025 Release, Main Cast Based on the manga by Akiharu Toka, Hiroaki Sakurai ( The Demon Girl Next Door ) directs The Dark...

Ahead of a 2025 broadcast debut, the official website and accounts for the Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi anime today revealed the casting of Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori in Bocchi The Rock! ) as Miwa Mikadono, the third daughter and a rising star in the world of shogi. Furthermore, it was announced that the four main cast members will appear together in a special program scheduled for March 17 . Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Miwa Mikadono Cast Reveal Trailer Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Miwa Mikadono Character Visual Related: Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi Anime Adds Aoi Koga as Niko Aya Hirakawa's Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi manga has been serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine since December 2021. Tadahito Matsubayashi ( Vinland Saga episode director) directs the anime adaptation at studio P.A. Works, with Yusuke Inoue ( Skip and Loafer animation director) providing the character designs. The series follows Yu Ayase who the Mikadono...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Shinichiro Nariie's See You Tomorrow at the Food Court slice-of-life manga released a teaser trailer today. The site also announced the anime's two main voice cast members — Hiyori Miyazaki (Daito Fruit Bat in the Kemono Friends series) as Wada and Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Goto in Bocchi The Rock! ) as Yamamoto. The clip reveals their character voices for the first time. See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Teaser Trailer Wada character visual Hiyori Miyazaki Message from Hiyori Miyazaki: I'm Hiyori Miyazaki, and I will play the role of Wada. I have enjoyed playing the role since the audition, and when the role was decided, I was filled with joy, "I can be Wada again!" I had originally enjoyed reading the original manga, so I am very happy to be involved in the wonderful space of this work. I will...

There's no summer like a Grand Blue Dreaming summer. Fortunately for fans of the absurd comedy series, the anime is officially returning for its second season starting July 7, 2025 at 24:30 Jst (effectively July 8 at 0:30) in Japan! The announcement today included that Shonan no Kaze will return to perform the opening theme song "Seishun Toha," featuring Atarashii Gakko!. Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 will hold a stage event at the NBCUniversal Entertainment booth during AnimeJapan 2025 on March 22 with cast members Yuma Uchida, Ryohei Kimura, Chika Anzai and Yoshino Aoyama in attendance. Related: Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 Anime Welcomes 3 New Cast Members Based on the manga by Kenji Inoue and Kimitake Yoshioka, Shinji Takamatsu ( Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto ) returns to direct the second season of Grand Blue Dreaming at studios Zero-g and Liber, with character designs and chief animation direction by Hideoki Kusama and music by Yukari Hashimoto ( Senpai is an...

More than two years after its initial announcement , the official anime website and accounts for April Showers Bring May Flowers today unveiled a new teaser trailer that confirms the romantic-comedy series' main cast and staff and a July 2025 broadcast. A teaser visual was also released. April Showers Bring May Flowers Teaser Trailer April Showers Bring May Flowers Teaser Visual April Showers Bring May Flowers ' confirmed cast is as follows: Hana Tabata voiced by Saori Hayami Yosuke Ueno voiced by Simba Tsuchiya Sumire Uguisudani voiced by Yoshino Aoyama Tetsuo Gotanda voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya Hana Tabata Yosuke Ueno Sumire Uguisudani Tetsuo Gotanda Related: Hotel Inhumans Anime Opens Its Doors in July 2025 Based on the manga by Roku Sakura, Mirai Minato ( The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! ) serves as director and series composer at studio Silver Link., with character designs by Miwa Oshima ( My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!

Grand Blue has unveiled three new characters along with their voice cast for the second season of the anime on Feb 2, 2025.

Checkout the details for the newly announced characters and cast below:

Aya Yamane as Sakurako Busujima

“I’m Aki Yamane, and I’ll be playing Sakurako Busujima! Every recording session is so much fun that it’s hard not to laugh—it truly captures the energy of the anime. Outside the recording booth, there are always plenty of drinks, snacks, and merchandise, and I’m amazed by how lively the atmosphere is. I’ll do my best to bring fans the best Sakurako possible! Please look forward to it! Cheers!!“

Sumire Morohoshi as Shiori Kitahara

“I’m Sumire Morohoshi, and I’ll be playing Shiori Kitahara. It was an absolute blast to jump into this laughter-filled, high-energy team alongside Shiori. I put my all into the role, making sure...

As announced late last year , the 2018 anime adaptation of Grand Blue Dreaming will be returning for a second season! While an official release date announcement is still on the horizon, we do have news about three new cast members joining the team for the upcoming season. The new cast members were revealed on today's Grand Blue Friday Radio broadcast, and include: Sakurako Busujima voiced by Aya Yamane (Secelia Dote in Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury ) Shiori Kitahara voiced by Sumire Morohoshi (Juliette in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ) Naomi Otoya voiced by Yoshino Aoyama Sakurako Busujima Shiori Kitahara Naomi Otoya Related: Grand Blue Dreaming Anime Season 2 Announced Shinji Takamatsu ( Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto ) returns to direct the second season of Grand Blue Dreaming at studios Zero-g and Liber, with character designs and chief animation direction by Hideoki Kusama and music by Yukari Hashimoto ( Senpai is an Otokonoko ). The...

2024 has given anime fans a lot to celebrate. Some of the best new anime debuted this past year, with many of fans’ new favorite protagonists. These characters moved audiences in unexpected ways and were simply entertaining to watch. The best new anime protagonists of 2024 have set the bar high for future characters to come.

Anime protagonists, as a group, can be a little hit or miss when it comes to leading a show. They have to be engaging enough, without completely undermining the other characters in the story. Thankfully, 2024’s protagonists stand out for their charisma and their storytelling journeys. Fans cannot wait to see what these protagonists will do in (hopefully) future seasons of their shows.

Related The 10 Most Jaw-Dropping Anime Moments of 2024, Ranked

From villains pulling off a last-minute shocker to protagonists revealing their true colors, these 2024 anime moments truly shocked the fans.

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In a year characterized by presenting amazing anime productions that have already taken their place in history, such as Solo Leveling, Dandadan, or Delicious in Dungeon, other series have unfortunately not reached the same level of impact, going unnoticed by many viewers. However, there are worthwhile animes that are hidden gems that promise to deliver an equally or even more enjoyable experience to the audience than the most popular titles.

2024 has left many refreshing and unique series that serve as incredible recommendations despite being overshadowed. Whether because they are niche series, their particular animation style, or troubles during their simulcast, these underrated animes didn't get the attention they deserved during their airing time but will definitely impact those who give them a chance and leave them wondering why they didn't watch them sooner.

Brave Bang Bravern! Original Anime Series Directed by Masami Ōbari & Written by Keigo Koyanagi

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The previously announced anime adaptation of Akiharu Toka's The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess isekai fantasy manga today revealed the series' planned 2025 release and main cast, which is as follows: Iana voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori in Bocchi The Rock! ) Konoha voiced by M.A.O (Pecorine in Princess Connect! Re:Dive ) Sol voiced by Shohei Komatsu (August in Wise Man's Grandchild ) Ginoford voiced by Makoto Furukawa (Benimaru in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ) Production staff details and a trailer for the anime are yet to be released. Related: Why Did It Take Me So Long to Watch I'm in Love with the Villainess? The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess manga has been serialized in Hakusensha's monthly shoujo manga magazine Lala since August 2018, and its cumulative sales reported exceeding 1.7 million copies (print and digital combined) in February 2024 . Yen Press publishes an official English version of...

Sad anime series tell some of the stories that stick with fans the longest, as few emotions are felt as intensely as sadness. It is easy to laugh at a brief joke or feel joy over a character's achievements and victories, but such feelings are often short-lived. On the other hand, bringing viewers to tears requires a genuine connection to be formed, as the characters need to feel real and relatable.

There are plenty of series that make their viewers cry on occasion. Especially when it comes to longer-running ones, certain moments are bound to be especially sad, such as One Piece's Going Merry's tragic ending. However, few shows go out of their way to attempt to build up a real connection with viewers, focusing on their emotions above all and leading to some of the greatest sad anime series.

The Promised Neverland Animated By Cloverworks, Based on the...

Today, November 20, marks the debut of a capella group Parabola—one of the groups starring in the media mix project Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille . To mark the occasion, the project has shared new art, character designs and music from the five-girl unit. Within the context of Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille , Parabola is a powerhouse in the world of college a capella. In reality, they are: Parabola members: Mizuki Fujishiro voiced by Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) Zoe Delaunay voiced by Asaka (anisong singer) Kikka Sengoku voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin Shima in Laid-Back Camp ) Reira Tamaki voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Goto in Bocchi The Rock! ) Karin Minami voiced by Kiyozo (female beatboxer) Check out the new art released to mark their debut: Related: Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille Project Unveils New Unit Parabola You can hear Parabola on their first two tracks as well. Check out their original song,...

Its Game of Thronesian intrigue, benevolent Skeletor protagonist and surprising lack of gratuitous violence sets this series apart

Starting with the customary lore-hosing and predicated on the usual tumescent brawls and characters declaiming their power moves, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is still a bit removed from your average battle anime. The first standalone film adapted from the high-fantasy novel and manga series that kicked off in 2010, it has a quaint courtly dialogue style and, alongside the punch-ups, a penchant for realpolitik intriguing that sets it apart.

Targeted for conquest by sharp-tailored demon Jaldabaoth (voiced by Masayuki Kato), the Sacred Kingdom is in a world of hurt. So its stressy head paladin Remedios Custodio (Hitomi Nabatame), against her instincts, heads for the neighbouring Sorcerer Kingdom to beg its king Ains Ooal Gown (Satoshi Hino) for reinforcements. Distrusting the undead liche wizard – actually an avatar for a player trapped in the online...

If there's one thing the Once Upon a Witch's Death anime is showing in the leadup to its planned 2025 release, it's that there's lots to do with friends in the magical town of Lapis. Protagonist Meg and Sophie Hayter, the "witch of blessings" who performs spectacular magic at festivals across the country and is a sucker for food, enjoy the Otherworld Festival together in the latest situation visual unveiled today. It was also revealed that Sophie will be voiced by Hina Yomiya (Anna in The Dangers in My Heart ), who will star alongside Yoshino Aoyama, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Aina Suzuki, Miharu Hanai and Rumi Okubo. Once Upon a Witch's Death Situation Visual #3 Related: Once Upon a Witch's Death Anime Hits the Street in New Visual Based on the light novels by Saka and Chorefuji, Atsushi Nigorikawa ( Beast Tamer ) directs Once Upon a Witch's Death: The Tale of the One Thousand Tears...

After months of little to no news, the Bocchi the Rock! compilation films have an official English release date, and its surprisingly soon with an equally surprisingly narrow window. Following the back-to-back success of Bocchi the Rock! Re: and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: in Japan, the films were licensed for an English release in 2024, but not much else was known beyond that.

While there hasnt been that much information about the English release of the Bocchi the Rock! compilation films, Crunchyroll recently announced that Bocchi the Rock! Re: and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: will air as a double-feature in the United States from October 6 to October 8, with other English-speaking parts of the world receiving it later that month.

Bocchi The Rock! Fans Won't Have Long To See The New Movies Anime Films By CloverWorks; Based On The Manga By Aki Hamazi

Theres surprisingly little time before the films release, and...

The official website for the Utagoe ha Mille-Feuille project unveiled a new unit named Parabola on September 1. The unit is heavily involved in the upcoming storyline, reigning as the pinnacle of the college a cappella world, the site describes. The five members of Parabola are designed by illustrator Cheriko , who also worked on the members of the project's main unit, Temarizawa High School A Cappella Club. The five unique characters and the cast members who portray them were revealed for the first time in a trailer below: Parabola members: Mizuki Fujishiro voiced by Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ) Zoe Delaunay voiced by Asaka (anisong singer) Kikka Sengoku voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin Shima in Laid-Back Camp ) Reira Tamaki voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Goto in Bocchi The Rock! ) Karin Minami voiced by Kiyozo (female beatboxer) Parabola's first single "Brain Hack" is set to...

Bocchi The Rock! anime captures anxiety authentically, resonating with fans worldwide. Bocchi's voice actor Yoshino Aoyama & series director Keiichiro Saito discuss Bocchi's impact. Aoyama learned guitar to better understand her role, highlighting the dedication to the character.

Bocchi The Rock! has taken the world by storm with its earnest depiction of anxiety and mental health, so we sat down with Bocchi's voice actor, Yoshino Aoyama, and series director Keiichiro Saito to discuss the hit series. Bocchi's future is looking brighter than ever after the series' second film exceeded box office expectations, meaning it's never been a better time to get reacquainted with the series.

One of the best anime about making music, Bocchi The Rock! follows a young woman named Hitori Got (nicknamed Bocchi) who has a passion for music, but suffers from debilitating anxiety that makes it difficult for her to interact with others. Despite this though, Bocchi's life...

Bocchi The Rock! recaps garnered huge success in Japan's box office. The sequel, Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re:, surpassed the first film's success. The franchise's future looks promising due to the recap films' achievements.

Following the breakout success of Bocchi the Rock!s anime, the series has been continued with two recap films: Bocchi the Rock! Re: and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: The first film topped the Japanese box office with 210 million yen in its opening weekend, and while it wasnt a second season, it was a good sign that the series still had plenty of longevity as a franchise.

The success of Bocchi the Rock! Re: was great for the franchise, and its sequel film, Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: was even greater in that regard. Not only was it also a success at the box office, but Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re surpassed the first films opening box office with an opening weekend of 250 million yen,...

Following the first part in June, Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: , the second of the two-part recap films based on the Bocchi The Rock! TV anime series, opened in Japan on August 9, 2024. Soon after its release, the film's official website announced that its opening theme song is "Doppelganger" and that its ending theme song is "Re:Re:." "Doppelganger" was the third song performed at the first live concert of Kessoku Band, following "Guitar to Kodoku to Aoi Hoshi" and "Ano Band," but their performance scene of the song was not depicted in the anime. The film's official website is now streaming a lyric video for the song. Kessoku Band "Doppelganger" Lyric Video The ending theme song "Re:Re:" is a cover of Japanese rock band Asian Kung-fu Generation's 22nd single song of the same title released in March 2016. Hitori Goto (CV: Yoshino Aoyama) serves as the lead vocalist. Both of "Doppelganger" and...

A brand-new trailer released for the upcoming How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer anime today announced that the romantic comedy series will begin airing on Japanese television from October 4 at 25:30 Jst (effectively October 5 at 1:30), while also previewing ending song "Osama Da–re da" by Asobi Doumei. With five brand-new additions (*), the anime's cast list is now as follows: Suo voiced by Mikako Komatsu Fuji voiced by Aoi Yuki Kohaku voiced by Nao Toyama Tokiwa voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi Asagi voiced by Shun Horie Hagi voiced by Gakuto Kajiwara *Nadeshiko voiced by Reina Kondo *Chigusa voiced by Tomoyo Takayanagi *Karasuba voiced by Maki Kawase *Hashibami voiced by Yoshino Aoyama *Hagi's Elder Sister voiced by Shizuka Ito Related: Murai in Love Anime Previews Opening Song in New Trailer Based on the manga by Nana Aokawa, Kazuomi Koga ( Ganbare Doukichan ) directs the How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer anime at studio Ashi Productions,...

Ahead of an August 9 theatrical release in Japan and in North America at a later date , a brand-new trailer for the second Bocchi The Rock! anime recap film was released today, along with details about promotional events and exclusive gifts for theatergoers. Voice actors Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori), Sayumi Suzushiro (Nijika), Saku Mizuno (Ryo) and Ikumi Hasegawa (Ikuyo) will celebrate the release of Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: with appearances at Shinjuku Wald 9, Toho Cinemas Shinjuku and United Cinema across Tokyo on August 11. Additional appearances in pairs are also scheduled across multiple dates and venues. Furthermore, Maaya Uchida (Seika), Sayaka Senbongi (Kikuri) and Kotori Kawai (Pa-san) will attend Shinjuku Wald 9 on September 11 for a stage appearance aimed at a mature audience. Stage Greeting Schedule Filmgoers will receive a bonus manga by Aki Hamaji titled Bocchi The Rock! Epigraph 2 while stocks last, as well one of six illustration cards by anime character...

Once Upon a Witch's Death , a series of fantasy light novels written by Saka and illustrated by Torefuji, is being adapted into a TV anime that will broadcast in 2025. In addition to an official website and social media feed , the series has also revealed the main staff, key cast members, a teaser trailer, and a piece of key art (below). Meg Raspberry voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Ururu in The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic ) Meg Raspberry character art Faust voiced by Yoshiko Sakakibara (Sesshomaru's Mother in Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon ) Faust character art Ascii Media Works publishes the original Once Upon a Witch's Death light novels under their Dengeki no Shin Bungei imprint. Yen Press also publishes an English language version. Atsushi Nigorikawa directs the TV anime at animation studio Emt Squared. Keiichirou Ohchi provides the series composition, while Yukishizuku provides the character designs. Once Upon a Witch's Death key...

All you need to start a band is a guitar and some girls. Unfortunately for Bocchi, that's easier said than done for someone with crippling social anxiety. CloverWorks continues its streak of animating wholesome comedy anime as Keiichiro Saito adapts Aki Hamaji's manga: “Bocchi the Rock!”.

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Hitori Goto lives an isolated life. Racked with social anxiety and a great desire to be admired and wanted by others, she picks up a guitar in the hopes of becoming popular through music. Unfortunately, middle school turns into high school and our protagonist is still unable to play in front of others. Despite her skill and obvious talent, Goto's abilities remain unseen as she continues to drift into academic obscurity.

Luck favours our nervous heroine, however, as she is approached one day by Nijika Ijichi who spots her guitar and...

A Nobody's Way Up to an Exploration Hero , an upcoming TV anime based on the fantasy light novel series, has revealed new three new cast members for the series, which will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx, Bs Ntv and other stations beginning on January 6, 2024. The new cast members include: Airi Jinguouji voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Ururu in The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic ) Airi Jinguouji character visual Miku Moriyama voiced by Saika Kitamori (Ranina in Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- ) Miku Moriyama character visual Hikari Tanabe voiced by Azumi Tsujimori Hikari Tanabe character visual Known as Mob Kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyutan in Japan, the original A Nobody's Way Up to an Exploration Hero light novels are written by Kaito, illustrated by ALmic, and published in Japan by Hobby Japan under their Hj Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation for the series with artwork by Terio Teri is also published by Akita Shoten...

California is once again gearing up for Anime Expo -- a thrilling four-day weekend filled with exclusive events for some of anime's biggest franchises. This year, Crunchyroll's Expo lineup is stacked with behind-the-scenes events and exclusive premieres for a plethora of major titles.

As detailed in a recent press release, Crunchyroll is hosting over 20 different events at Anime Expo 2024. Featured franchises include established anime series like One Piece, Black Butler and Tower of God, as well as breakout hits like Bocchi the Rock! and 2024's Solo Leveling. Those looking forward to the summer and fall anime seasons are also in luck, as Crunchyroll has several premieres lined up for highly-anticipated future titles, such as After-School Hanako-Kun, No Longer Allowed in Another World and Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, among others. Additionally, the Crunchyroll Store will have a booth where fans can peruse the company's expanding collection of original and exclusive anime-themed goods.

Get ready to rock along with Kessoku Band on the big screen because Crunchyroll has announced plans to bring the Bocchi The Rock! recap films to theaters in North America. Dates and ticket info are still to come, so stay tuned for more on the plans for this two-part theatrical project's English debut. In the meantime, fans can look forward to a special Bocchi The Rock! panel at Anime Expo 2024. Director Keiichiro Saito and Hitori "Bocchi-chan" Goto voice actor Yoshino Aoyama plan to deliver some behind-the-scenes fun in the process. Related : Bocchi The Rock! Anime Film Trailer Announces Premiere Dates, Previews 1st Film's Opening Theme The first of the two films, Bocchi The Rock! Re: , opens in Japan on June 7, 2024, followed by Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: on August 9, 2024. The Bocchi The Rock! TV anime, based off the manga of the same name by Aki Hamaji, aired between October and...

Shimokitazawa and Bocchi The Rock! are synonymous with each other and to celebrate the close connection the series has with the subculture neighborhood, the girls of Kessoku Band have teamed with Odakyu Electric Railway. The collaboration will see life-sized standees of the four girls at Shimo-kitazawa Station in station staff uniforms along with Hitori becoming the station master. To commemorate the start of the collaboration between Bocchi The Rock! and Odakyu Electric Railway, an event was held at Shimo-kitazawa Station. The voice actors of Kessoku Band also dressed up as station staff members with Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori) as the station master, Sayumi Suzushiro (Nijika) as an attendant, Saku Mizuno (Yamada) as a mechanic and Ikumi Hasegawa (Ikuyo) as a conductor. From June 7, the same day as the release of the first compilation film, photo spots with the band will be available across nine Odakyu Electric Railway stations with announcements from the voice actors in character.

Egumi Legacy , an upcoming TV anime based on the card game featuring original characters created by voice actor Takuya Eguchi, has revealed a bundle of additional cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in July 2024. The new cast members include: End of the World voiced by Yoshino Aoyama End of the World character visual Careless Hachibe voiced by Soma Saito Careless Hachibe character visual Golden Retriever voiced by Yu Serizawa Golden Retriever character visual Uninvited Guest voiced by Kotaro Nishiyama Uninvited Guest character visual Wizard voiced by Shinichiro Kamio Wizard character visual Cursed Guitar Case voiced by Wataru Komada Cursed Guitar Case character visual God Eye voiced by Wataru Hatano God Eye character visual Invisible Stalker voiced by Daiki Kobayashi Invisible Stalker character visual Perm Stripe voiced by Daiki Kobayashi Perm Stripe character visual Mohawk Dot voiced by Yoshiki Nakajima Mohawk Dot character visual Legendary Final Climax Bomb...

Kessoku Band is going on the road this autumn! The central musical group from the Bocchi The Rock! anime has announced its 2024 Zepp Tour—a concert series at Zepp venues across Japan—with stops in Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. The four voice actresses from the series will be reuniting to appear as their characters onstage: Yoshino Aoyama as Hitori Gotoh, Ikumi Hasegawa as Ikuyo Kita, Saku Mizuno as Ryo Yamada, and Sayumi Suzushiro as Nijika Ijichi. Related: Bocchi The Rock! and Yamaha Tie Up to Help Kids Start Their Own Bands The tour will run from September 8 to December 22. Further information, including ticket purchase details, will be available at a later date. Can't see Kessoku Band live? You can still watch Bocchi The Rock! right here on Crunchyroll ! Hitori Gotoh, “Bocchi-chan,” is a girl who’s so introverted and shy around people that she’d always start her conversations with “Ah.

Ahead of a July 2 premiere in Japan, the upcoming My Wife Has No Emotion anime revealed a new key visual today, along with voice actors for Takuma's younger sister with an interspecies romance fetish and a high-grade robot that "does everything perfectly." Key Visual The newly announced cast members joining leads Toshiyuki Toyonaga and Konomi Inagaki are as follows: Akari Kosugi voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori in Bocchi The Rock! ) Super Mina voiced by Yu Serizawa (Rae in I'm in Love with the Villainess ) Akari Kosugi Super Mina It was also revealed that Jiro Kono ( Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun ) serves as art director for the series, joined by Yoshie Ito as director of photography and Takumi Ito ( My Home Hero ) as sound director. Related: My Wife Has No Emotion TV Anime Cooks up Some Omurice in 1st Teaser Trailer Based on the manga by Jiro Sugiura, Fumihiro Yoshimura ( Endo and Kobayashi Live!

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of SunSunSun's romantic comedy light novel series Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian released the first teaser trailer for the series today. The 80-second clip introduces the protagonist, Masachika Kuze, and the main heroine, Alya Mikhailovna Kujou, in animation for the first time. The TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian was originally set to premiere in Japan in April 2024 , but was postponed to July 2024 in order to "make this work even more enjoyable for everyone." Related: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Postponed to July 2024 Key visual The main staff includes: Director & Series Composition: Ryota Ito Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Yuhei Murota Art Director: Risa Wakabayashi Color Setting: Yuka Ito Director of Photography: Seiichi Sugiura Editing: Yoshiko Kimura（Madbox） Sound Director: Takeshi Takadera Music: Hiroaki Tsutsumi Production Producer: Ryo Kobayashi Animation Production: Doga Kobo...

The numbers are in! A new trailer and visual released today announced that upcoming action-comedy anime Viral Hit will premiere in Japan on April 10 at 24:55 Jst (effectively April 11 at 0:55). The below trailer also previews the series' opening and ending theme songs, "Wild Boy" by MA55IVE The Rampage and "Viral Hack" by Crab Kani Club, respectively. Key Visual The anime's main cast is as follows: Kota Shimura voiced by Satoshi Niwa (Haraol in Helck ) Toru "Kanegon" Kaneko voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto (Rin Okumura in Blue Exorcist ) Aki Yashio voiced by Fairouz Ai (Jolyne Cujoh in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean ) Kaho Asamiya voiced by Yui Ishikawa (Mikasa Ackermann in Attack on Titan ) Hamaken voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi (Makoto Suzuki in Tokyo Revengers ) Reo Shinjo voiced by Kaito Ishikawa (Tenya Iida in My Hero Academia ) Rumi Meguro voiced by Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Gotoh in Bocchi The Rock! ) Tatsuya Ogi...

Anime wouldn’t be as memorable and iconic without voice actors navigation the various emotions of the characters they portray. Because of them, we’re able to build connections with the characters and, sometimes, put ourselves in their shoes as we experience everything they’re going through in a series. Related: Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024: Your Ultimate Guide Voice actors help draw us into the story, and so many performances left a huge impact in 2023. From the triumphant moments of One Piece to the relatable anxiety of Bocchi The Rock!, let’s have a look at the nominees for Best Voice Artist Performance – Japanese in the 2024 Anime Awards! Atsumi Tanezaki as Anya Forger Series: Spy x Family Season 1 Cour 2 There are more peanuts and chaotic expressions from Anya Forger in the second cour of Spy x Family Season 1. Starting with Episode 13, Atsumi Tanezaki delivers so many cute and sometimes intimidating...

Earlier this month, we announced that the hard-hitting Webtoon Viral Hit would be punching is way into the spring 2024 anime season—as well as streaming here on Crunchyroll! Today, we've got a roster of nine voice actors lending their talents to the upcoming series. Note that all casting announcements were made in conjunction with Japanese character names: From left to right: Top Row Kota Shimura: Satoshi Niwa (Haraol in Helck ) Toru "Kanegon" Kaneko : Nobuhiko Okamoto (Rin Okumura in Blue Exorcist ) Aki Yashio: Fairouz Ai (Jolyne Cujoh in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean ) Middle Row Kaho Asamiya: Yui Ishikawa (Mikasa Ackermann in Attack on Titan ) Hamaken: Shunsuke Takeuchi (Makoto Suzuki in Tokyo Revengers ) Reo Shinjo: Kaito Ishikawa (Tenya Iida in My Hero Academia ) Bottom Row Rumi Meguro: Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Gotoh in Bocchi The Rock! ) Tatsuya Ogi: Yuichi Nakamura (Karamatsu in Mr. Osomatsu ) Tou-kei: Tomokazu Sugita (Apocalypse in Undead Unluck...

The official website for Live Stage Bocchi The Rock! , the stage play adaptation of Aki Hamaji's four-panel manga series Bocchi The Rock! , has confirmed that its first show's replay and sequel are set to perform at Theater Milano-Za in Tokyo in September 2024. All of the four main cast members — Mamo Mamono as Hitori Gotoh, Miki Otake as Nijika Ijichi, Karin Osanai as Ryo Yamada, and Mirai Ohmori as Ikuyo Kita — will return. The first show performed at the same venue from August 11 to 20, 2023. Its DVD and Blu-ray, which will be available in Japan on February 28, will be enclosed with a lottery application coupon for the replay and sequel. The first show's six-and-a-half minute digest video with English subtitles has been streamed on YouTube . Related: Bocchi The Rock! Stage Play Unveils Key Visual 1st show's key visual Main Cast Members: Hitori Gotoh: Mamo Mamono Nijika Ichiji: Miki Otake Ryo Yamada:...

The first of two Bocchi The Rock! compilation films will bring the girls of Kessoku Band to the big screen in Japan this spring, and in the past couple months we've seen individual character visuals pop up to promote it. With Bocchi The Rock! Re: kicking things off ahead of Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: —which will follow this summer—all four band members are featured in a new visual. Check them out along with their cool Kessoku Band shirts below. Related: Bocchi The Rock! Anime Film Visual Takes Center Stage with Ikuyo Kita The Bocchi The Rock! TV anime, based off the manga of the same name by Aki Hamaji, aired between October and December 2022 with Crunchyroll streaming the series, describing the girl band anime as such: Hitori Gotoh, “Bocchi-chan,” is a girl who’s so introverted and shy around people that she’d always start her conversations with “Ah.

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of SunSunSun's romantic comedy light novel series Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian has revealed tow more character visuals — Yuki Suou and Ayano Kimishima . Related: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian TV Anime Premieres in April 2024 Yuki Suou is voiced by Wakana Maruoka (Ireena Litz de Olhyde in The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody ). The site introduces the character as: A young lady born into a former noble family. She was the president of the student council in junior high school, and is in charge of public relations at the high school student council, with the goal of becoming president there as well. She’s a well-behaved student and considered to be the epitome of a lady, but she sometimes shows an unexpected side to her childhood friend Masachika. Ayano Kimishima is voiced by Saya Aizawa...