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The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-Sensei Anime Introduces Main Cast in First Teaser Trailer

The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries TV anime has unveiled its first teaser trailer, showcasing the cast, key visual, and an anticipated release date of April 2025 The manga, authored by Aki Shimizu, is an adaptation of the novels by Natsuhiko Kyog, and the anime was initially announced October. The primary voice cast:
Katsuyuki Konishi as Akihiko Chuzenji
Kaori Maeda as Kanna Kusakabe
You can hear them in the first teaser trailer for the anime below.
The two characters are also featured in the new key visual.


The two also left comments regarding their new roles.
Katsuyuki Konishi: “Hello everyone, this is Konishi. I can’t believe the day has come when I get to play Akihiko Chuzenji. I’m trembling with nervousness! Being familiar with the Kyogokudo series, I feel an immense sense of responsibility and pressure. I’m also very excited to see how Professor Chuzenji’s unique atmosphere is brought to life in the anime. I hope you’re looking forward to it as much as I am. Thank you for your support!”

Kaori Maeda: “Hello, I’m Kaori Maeda, and I will be playing the role of Kanna Kusakabe. This story, seen through Kanna’s perspective, follows Professor Chuzenji as he solves various mysteries. It’s a work that I think you’ll find engaging, with moments that will make you chuckle and others that will give you chills—something you can easily immerse yourself in and enjoy in your daily life! Since the story is set in the Showa era, I hope you’ll also take delight in the retro Showa aesthetic. Please look forward to it!”

The anime staff for the The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei anime consists of the following members:
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Animation Composition: Atsushi Oka
Character Design: Masahiko Suzuki
Animation Production: 100studio
The official synopsis for the anime:
This narrative unfolds prior to the exorcist Kyogokudo inaugurating his second-hand bookstore…

The setting is Tokyo in 1948, immediately the war. Kanna Kusabe, now a-year high school student, encounters the language, Akihikozenji.


Mysterious, supernatural events continue to unfold around Kanna. Once today, she the door to the preparation, seeking assistance from the gruff Chuzenji-sensei who waits inside.
Aki Shimizu began illustrating the manga in October 2019, and it was serialized in Kodansha's Shonen Magazine Edge. After the magazine was discontinued in October 2023, the series was transferred to Kodansha's Comic Days website. The author remarked on the anime announcement: "I can't believe that there's going to be a Chuzenji-sensei anime! I'm so honored! I look forward to it as a viewer myself."


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I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years Season 2 Reveals Christmas Themed Key Visual

The second season of the anime "I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My" unveiled its fourth key visual, featuring a Christmas theme. Studio Revoroot is responsible for the animation, with Kunihisa Sugishima serving as the director. The previous visual focused on fall Halloween themes. The new visual can be seen below.


In addition to the director Kunihisa Sugishima, the staff comprises Naohiro Fukushima as the scriptwriter, Hikaru Kodama as the character, and Keiji Inai in charge of the music. The full voice cast for the includes:
Aoi Yuki as Azusa
Kaede Hondo as Laika
Sayaka Sembongi as Falfa
Minami Tanaka as Shalsha
Manami Numakura as Beelzebub
Azumi Waki as Flatorte
Riho Sugiyama as Rosalie
Yukari Tamura as Pecora
Yui Ogura as Sandra 
The first of "I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out Level" premiered in April 2021, Revoroot animation. The anime adapts the light series by Kisuitastory) and Benio (art). As of August 9, the novel has 25 released, and Volume 26 will be released in on December 15. Yen Press licensed series in English, while Crunchyroll streams the anime.
The story follows Azusa, who dies from overworking is reincarnated as an undying witch in another She decides to live freely, only hunting weak slimes. However, doing this for centuries results in her overpowered, leading life in new world.

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Cygames Announces New Original Anime Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show

Cygames has announced Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show with a teaser visual and trailer, revealing the main voice cast and staff for the original anime. Studio Gokumi will handle the animation, with Masato Matsune as the director. The anime will premiere in 2025, and you can watch the teaser trailer below.
The main voice cast for the anime includes:
Riho Sugiyama as Miko Kurono
Nana Hazumi as Kanna Kagurazaka
Manaka Iwami as Miyu Maimusaka
You can see the three characters on the teaser visual below.


The main staff for the Necronomico anime consists of:
Director: Masato Matsune
Story Concept & Series Composition: Makoto Uezu
Character Design (Original): Jiro Suzuki
Music: Evan Call
Studio: Gokumi
The narrative centers on Miko Kurono, also known as Necronomico, she graduates middle school and embarks on her dream career as a live streamer (Liver). While spending her days with her childhood friend Miyu Musaka and her rival Kanna Kagurazaka, she receives an offer to participate in a new VR game project. Through this, the girls begin to cherish their irreplaceable "now" start their future.
Cygames is the parent company of the studio CygamesPictures. According to a report by Toyo Keizai, the company has Shochiku and will be leading the Kagurabachi anime adaptation project.
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Kakushite Makina-san Anime Reveals New Visual, Main Cast and Staff

The anime "Kakushite Makina-san" unveiled a new teaser visual, featuring the main voice cast and staff. Announced in May, the anime is scheduled to premiere in 2025. BloomZ is listed as the main studio, with Wolfsbane credited for production cooperation. The new visual showcasing the titular Makina can be viewed below.

Masayoshi Nishida is directing the anime, with Yohei Kashii responsible for the series composition and script. The main voice cast for the Kakushite Makina-san anime includes:
Tomoyo Takayanagi as Makina Agatsuma
Yo Taichi as Eita Akutsu
Yuki Kuwahara as Mimika Imose
Hina Natsume as Mamimi
Eriko Matsui as Arma Sakimori
Ryoko Shintani as Landlady
The character designs for the main duo are also available for viewing:
Yosh Sato is the author and illustrator of the Kakushite Makina-san (stylized as Kakushite Makina!!) manga. The series was initially serialized in Futabasha’s Monthly Action from October 2022 to February 2024. Following the conclusion of original magazine, it was transferred to the publisher’s Web Comic Action in April 202 Volume 4 of the manga was released today 12, 2024, Japan.



The narrative centers on Makina Agatsuma, a school idol, who relocates to live with Eita Akutsu, a tech enthusiast. Eita believes he is finally attaining the protagonist lifestyle, it is revealed that Makina is, in fact, a robot designed for intimate purposes. Eita must now safeguard this secret, gradually developing a relationship and somewhat achieving the main character life.
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Sylphie, Roxy, and Eris Hit the Beach in New Mushoku Tensei Illustrations

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 revealed new beach illustrations featuring the main girls, Sylphiette, Roxy, and Eris. They are used for 15 brand-new products, which will be sold at the Comiket 105 later this month (December 29 – December 30, 2024).

Pre-orders are already open, while the products will ship from January 2025. The main illustration features the three main girls at the beach, and you can see multiple versions on the products below.

B2 tapestries:

Large tapestries:

Rubber mats:

Large acrylic stands are also available:

You can see the full list of products below:

Rifujin na Magonote wrote the Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation light novel, which features illustrations by Shirotaka. It ran from January 2014 to November 2022, ending with a total of 26 volumes. Seven Seas is publishing the light novel in English, while Crunchyroll streams the anime.
The first season of the Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation anime adaptation aired over 2 cours during the Winter 2021 and Fall 2021 anime seasons for a total of 23 episodes. The second season ran its first part in the Summer 2023 anime season, before taking a break until this spring. It had a total of 24 episodes. Both seasons were animated by Studio Bind.
Season 3 TV anime was announced immediately after the 2nd one. It will begin with Volume 14, for which Seven Seas describes the story:
Nanahoshi, Rudeus, and the rest of their group take a trip to Perugius’s mysterious floating fortress, seeking adventure and a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn new magic. What they find instead is disaster as one of their number is struck down by a deadly illness. How far will Rudeus go to save a dear friend’s life?
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From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated Reveals New Trailer, January 9 Premiere

The anime "From Bureauat to Villainess: Dad’s Been Reincarnated" has unveiled its second main trailer and announced a premiere date of January 9, along with addition of two new cast members. Studio Ajia-do is responsible for the animation, while HIDIVE and Muse Asia will handle the streaming. The first trailer was released in September.
The new trailer features the opening theme song "Choose!!!" by Cidergirl, which can be viewed below.
Takako Honda and Tomoyo Kurosawa joined the voice cast as Mitsuko and Hinako Tondabayashi, Kenzaburo (protagonist)’s wife and daughter from his original world.

The voice cast for the anime now includes:
Kazuhiko Inoue as Kenzaburo Tondabayashi
MAO as Grace Auverne
Kaito Ishikawa as Virgile Vierge
Yuichiro Umehara as Richard Versea
Ryota Suzuki as Auguste Lion
Takuma Nagatsuka as Pierre Gemeaux
Seiichiro Yamashita as Lambert Balance
Aoi Koga as Lucas Vierge
Akari Sekine as Anna Doll
Akio Otsuka as Leopold Auvergn
Yu Sasahara as Josette
Yuki Kuwahara as Francette Mercure
Tomoyo Kurosawa as Hinako Tondabayashi (NEW)
Takako Honda as Mitsuko Tondabayashi (NEW)

The principal staff for the anime "From Bureaucr to Villainess: Dad’s Been Reincarnated" includes director Tetsuya Takeuchi, series composition by Shingo Irie, and character design by Haruka Matse.
Michiro Ueyama is the author and illustrator of the manga series Akuyaku Reijou Tensei Ojisan (also as The Middle-Aged Man that Reincarnated as a Villainess). This series has been serialized in Shonen Gahosha's Young King Ours GH seinen magazine since March 2020.
The narrative follows a 52-year-old civil servant named Kenzaburo Tondabayashi, who, after a traffic accident, is reincarnated into a school-based otome. He now finds himself as Grace, a noble villainess from the game. The series achieved 4th place in the manga category at the Next Manga Awards 2020.

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GoHands Brings Waifu Action and Explosions in Second Trailer for Momentary Lily Original Anime

The original anime "The Moment Lily" has unveiled its second main trailer in anticipation of its January 2025 release. The anime, which was announced in April, is being animated by Studio GoHands. The new trailer showcases the ending theme song "Riwa" by miwa.
The Momentary Lily voice cast includes:
Natsuko Abe as Yuri Kawazu
Tsugumi Sakuragi as Erika Kodaiji
Shion Wakayama as Hinageshi Usuzumi
Manatsu Murakami as Renge Kasumi
Misaki Kuno as Sazanka Yoshino
Miyuri Shimabukuro as Ayame Sakuya

The Momentary Lily anime staff includes Shingo Suzuki as the chief director and character designer, Susumu Kudo and Katsumasa Yokomine as co-directors, Tamazo Yanagi as the scriptwriter, Ryosuke Kojima as the music composer. The first trailer featured the opening song “Delicious Survivor” by Ha” by Hanabie.
GoHands, an animation studio established in 8, has produced works such as Student Council Staff Members (Seitokai Yakuindomo), Princess Lover!, Coppelion, Project Scard: Scar on the Praeter, and Mardock Scramble. They also collaborated with GoRA to create the TV anime adaptation of the K Project, which premiered in October 2013.

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'Araiguma Rascal' Spin-off 'Araiguma Calcal-dan' Announced for 2025

Nippon Animation announced a spin-off to its 1977 anime Araiguma Rascal (Raccoon Rascal) on Thursday. The animation studio also opened an official website, revealing the main staff, cast, and a teaser visual (pictured). Titled Araiguma Calcal-dan, the spin-off anime will air in 2025 as a part of Nippon Animation's 50th anniversary project.


Staff
Director: Henry Hirakawa
Character Design:
Ayano Yoshioka (Yaku nara Mug Cup mo)
Sound Director:
Kisuke Koizumi (Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi)
Music:
Alisa Okehazama (Oniichan wa Oshimai!)
Chief Producer:

Kouzou Misawa (Yomiuri TV) (Ao no Miburo),

Hitomi Hiratsuka (Nippon Animation)
Producer:
Hiroya Nakata (Yomiuri TV) (Sabikui Bisco),

Kasumi Dekune (Nippon Animation) (
Honzuki no Gekokujou (assistant producer)

Studio: Nippon Animation


Voice actors Junya Enoki (Jujutsu Kaisen), Taku Yashiro (Undead Girl Murder Farce), Kensho Ono (Vinland Saga), Youhei Azakami (Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri), and Kenjirou Tsuda (Gokushufudou) are set to star in the anime.

The original Araiguma Rascal (Raccoon Rascal) television anime, adapting Sterling North's Rascal: A Memoir of a Better Era 1963 autobiographical novel, aired in 52 episode from Winter to Fall in 1977. The anime series was the third production in Nippon Animation's Sekai Meisaku Gekijou (World Masterpiece Theater) titles—anime adaptations of various children's literature.

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'S-Rank Monster no "Behemoth" dakedo, Neko to Machigawarete Elf Musume no Pet toshite Kurashitemasu' Reveals Additional Cast, Staff, Second Promo

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Nozomi Ginyoku and Tarou Shinonome's S-Rank Monster no "Behemoth" dakedo, Neko to Machigawarete Elf Musume no Pet toshite Kurashitemasu (I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet) manga revealed additional cast, staff, ending theme, a second key visual (pictured), and second promo on Wednesday.

The anime is scheduled to premiere on January 4 at 10:30 p.m. on Tokyo MX and Sun TV, followed by BS11, Hokkaido Television, Niigata Television 21, Nagasaki Cultural Broadcasting, Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting, and AT-X.

Voice actress Maaya Uchida (Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta...) is joining the cast as Alisha.




Staff
Chief Animation Director: Tomoyuki Abe (Kimi wa Kawata)
Sub-character Design: Mineo Suzuki (Konyaku Haki sareta Reijou wo Hirotta Ore ga, Ikenai Koto wo Oshiekomu character design)
Prop Design: Shiori Kouno (Bartender: Kami no Glass animation director)
Monster Design: Toshinari Yamashita (Zashiki Warashi no Tatami-chan character design)
Art Director: Yukihiro Shibutani (Fumetsu no Anata e), Yoshiko Tachikawame (Kaginado Season 2)
Color Design: Haruko Nobori (Saihate no Paladin)
Director of Photography: Motohiro Kunishige (Monster Musume no Oishasan)
Editing: Masaki Utsunomiya (Isekai Nonbiri Nouka)
Sound Director: Ryousuke Naya (Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari)
Sound Production: Studio Mausu


Unit Poka Poka Ion (Slow Loop) is performing the ending theme "Rimi."

Tetsuo Hirakawa (Bucchigire!) is helming the anime at Zero-G and Saber Works. Kanichi Katou (Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!) is handling the series composition and Tomoyuki Abe (Konyaku Haki sareta Reijou wo Hirotta Ore ga, Ikenai Koto wo Oshiekomu) is designing the characters. Yuusuke Shirato (Gyakuten Sekai no Denchi Shoujo) and oni (Yu☆Gi☆Oh! VRAINS ending theme 5 arrangement) are composing the music.

Ginyoku began writing the comedy fantasy story on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in August 2017. Micro Magazine acquired the novel and published the first volume in March 2018, featuring illustrations by Mitsuki Yano. The second volume was released in October 2018.

Shinonome began drawing the manga adaptation in Hakusensha's Young Animal Arashi in March 2018. The manga was later transferred to the Young Animal magazine in July 2018. Hakusensha released the 11th volume on March 29 and will ship the 12th on December 26.

Yen Press licensed both the manga and light novel in English in July 2019. The second light novel volume went on sale in November 2020. The 10th manga volume shipped on October 15, with the 11th volume scheduled to go on sale on February 18, 2025.
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KonoSuba Season 3 Announces 2 New OVA Episodes for Theatrical Premiere in March 2025

KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World Season 3 has announced two new OVA episodes, which will receive a theatrical premiere in 2025. The movie (or double episode) will be for two weeks in Japanese theaters starting on March 14, 2025, and will be released on-ray DVD on Friday, April 25, 2025. Studio Drive animated the season.

The title is KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World Season 3 -BONUS STAGE-, and the teaser trailer is available for viewing below:
The main cast members are reprising their roles, including:
Sora Amamiya as Aqua
Rie Takahashi as Megumin
Ai Kayano as Darkness
Jun Fukushima as Kazuma Sato
KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! (Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!), authored byatsume Akatsuki and illustrated by Kurone Mishima, is a light novel series that commenced publication in 2013. The series concluded in 2020, after 17 volumes. It encompasses multiple spin-offs and side stories, in addition to an anime adaptation.

The initial two seasons of the anime adaptation were produced by Studio DEEN. In 2023, Studio Drive handled the animation for the Megumin spin-off, KONOSUBA: An Explosion on This Wonderful World, and subsequently took over the production of the third TV anime season.
J.C. Staff animated the KonoSuba – God’s blessing on this wonderful world! Movie: Legend of Crimson movie, which was released in 2019.
Crunchyroll streams the anime and describes the story as follows:
After a accident, Kazuma Sato's disappointingly brief life was supposed to be over, but he up to see a beautiful girl before him. She claims to be a goddess, Aqua, and asks if he would like to go to another world and bring only one thing with him. Kazuma decides to bring the goddess herself, and they are transported to a fantasy world filled with adventure, ruled by a king. Now Kazuma only wants live in peace, but Aqua wants to solve many of this world's problems, and the demon king will only turn blind eye for so...
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'Sentai Red Isekai de Boukensha ni Naru' Reveals Additional Cast, Main Promo

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Koyoshi Nakayoshi's Sentai Red Isekai de Boukensha ni Naru (The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World) manga revealed additional cast, key visual (pictured), theme songs, and a promotional video on Thursday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on January 12 at 11:30 p.m. on AT-X, followed by BS11, Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, Sun TV, and KBS Kyoto.

Cast
Raniya: Haruka Shiraishi (Golden Kamuy)
Azir Anuma Kukuja: Makoto Furukawa (Yuukoku no Moriarty)
Shau'ha Shemhazar : Ryouko Shiraishi (SKET Dance)
Abu Dhabi: Hiroyuki Yoshino (Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis)
Vidan: Kenichi Suzumura (Gintama)

Hikaru Makishima (Haigakura) performs the opening theme "Cuz I" and Aya Uchida (Love Live! School Idol Project) is performing the ending theme "Explosive Heart." Both songs are previewed in the promotional video below.

Keiichirou Kawaguchi (Spy Kyoushitsu) helms the anime at Satelight. Atsuhiro Tomioka (Pokemon XY) is handling the series composition and Shuuji Maruyama (Isekai Cheat Magician) is designing the characters. Koichiro Kameyama (Happy Sugar Life) is composing the music.

Nakayoshi began serializing the action fantasy manga in Monthly Shounen Gangan in October 2020. Square Enix published the eighth volume on Thursday.

Square Enix's Manga UP! app began publishing the manga in English last May. Kadokawa's Bookwalker platform also added the manga to its global catalog on April 16.

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Emilia, Ram and Rem Dress Up for Christmas in New Re:Zero 2024 Illustration

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- revealed a 2024 Christmas illustration featuring Emilia, Ram and Rem (don’t ask who!) dressed up for the occasion. The anime adaptation recently celebrated finished the first part of Season 3, while Part 2 is set to premiere on February 5, 2025. You can see the new visual below.

Studio WHITE FOX is back to animate Re:ZERO Season 3, which premiered with a 90-minute special episode on October 2. It is directed by Masahiro Shinohara, with Haruka Sagawa as the character designer/chief animation director, Masahiro Yokotani on the series composition, and Kenichiro Suehiro on the music. We got to interview some of the Re:ZERO Season 3 staff, including the director and character designer, as well as Subaru’s Japanese voice actor Yusuke Kobayashi.

The new season is divided into 2 parts:
Attack Arc (8 episodes)
Counterattack Arc (8 episodes, begins on February 5, 2025)

You can also check out the trailer for the latest season below.
The Re:ZERO light novel by Tappei Nagatsuki first started on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in April 2012. The light novel version began in January 2014, featuring illustrations by Shin’ichiro Otsuka. Both are currently ongoing.

The first season of the TV anime adaptation ran for 25 episodes from April to September 2016. Season 2 followed with 2 split cours, which aired through the Summer 2020 and Winter 2021 anime seasons.
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Hunter x Hunter Yoshihiro Togashi Reveals He Was Bedridden for Several Days

In a recent update, Hunter x Hunter author Yoshihiro Togashi disclosed that he was bedridden for a few days due to unspecified reasons. He began the post by announcing that he had completed the storyboard for another chapter. He also mentioned that he has now recovered sufficiently to retrieve his work phone independently and move around the house, noting that he is not adept at asking for assistance.
https://x.com/Un4v5s8bgsVk9Xp/status/1866694333438759390
In a previous X post from November 28 Togashi mentioned that had undergone surgery. The procedure was performed under local anesthesia, which he considered valuable due the explanations commentary received.
Togashi shares occasional updates on his X account. In a September update, he shared that had successfully completed a manuscript he had been working on, his back pain had worsened. He has been drawing the Hunter x Hunter manga since March 1998. It serialized Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, and it returned after a 4-year hiatus October2022.
Since then, there have been irregular releases, and manga was confirmed to be moving away from a weekly schedule in December 2022. manga released Volume 38 September in Japan, Chapter 401 was released in the WSJ magazine on October 7. The manga is now on break again
Crunchyroll is streaming the anime, describing the story as follows:
Gon, a young boy residing on Whale Island, aspires to become a Hunter like his father, who departed when was still young.
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Additional Staff, Second Promo for 'Around 40 Otoko no Isekai Tsuuhan' Revealed

The official website of "Around 40 Otoko nosekai Tsuuhan (The Daily of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World) television anime announced additional staff, ending, and a second promotional video Tuesday.
The anime, which adapts Hifumi Asakura and Umiharu's isekai manga, will premiere on January 9 at 9:00 p.m. on-X, followed by broadcasts on Tokyo MX, BS11, and Kansai TV (Kantele).

Staff


Art Design: Cre-p


Art Director: Masakazu Miyake (Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu)


Color Design, Director of Photography: Takuya Niwa (Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai director of photography)


Editing: Junichi Masunaga (Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life)


Sound Effects: Masami Kitakata (Isekai Nonbiri Nouka)


The musical unit Kiminone (Yuru Camp Season 3 theme) is performing the ending theme "Aikuruto," which was previewed in the promotional video below.
Keiei Yuuzumi (iko sare Ankokuishi (30-dai) no Slow Second Life assistant director) is helming the anime at Studio. Masanao Akoshi (Toaru Maj no Index) is handling the series.yuki Moriguchi (Fragtime animation director) is serving as both the character and chief animation director Kujiraemi (Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru) is composing the.
Umiharu began drawing the manga adaptation of Asakura's light novel in GFantasy magazine in April 2019, and it ended August17. Square En published the seventh volume on February 27, with the eighth and final set for release on December 27. Square Enix also releasing the manga its Manga UP! service and Comikey in June 2023.
Asakura began penning the novel on theousetsuka ni Narou website in September 2017. SB Creative began the novel under its Tugikuru Books imprint illustrations by Yawa (Isek Yururi Kikou) in May 2018. The third volume went on sale in 201.
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'Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)' Unveils Main Cast, Staff, Spring 2025 Premiere

The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Nana Nanana's light novel "Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)" (Can a Boy and Girl Friendship Hold Up? (No, It Can't!!)) unveiled the main cast, staff, and a key visual on Tuesday. The anime is set to debut in April 2025.

Kikunosuke Toya (Chainsaw Man) and Sayumi Suzushiro (Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai) will voice the characters Yuu Natsume and Himari Inuzuka, respectively.

Staff
Director: Youhei Suzuki (Sugar Apple Fairy Tale)
Series Composition: Nozu Yaemori
Character Design: Natsuki Ooyama (2.5-jigen no Ririsa animation director)
Studio: J.C.Staff

Nanana started writing the romantic comedy light novel series, known as Danjoru, under Kadokawa's Dengeki Bunko label in January last year, with Parum providing the illustrations. The series' tenth volume was released this past Tuesday.
The manga adaptation of Danjoru, illustrated by Kamelie, has been serialized in the Monthly Dengeki Daioh since August 2021. Kadokawa published the fourth volume on November 27.
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'Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru?' Reveals Main Cast, Teaser Promo for Spring 2025

The Fuji TV Anime 2025 livestream recently unveiled the main cast and a new teaser video for the TV anime adaptation of TurtleMe's webtoon, The Beginning After The End. The anime is set to debut in the +Ultra programming block on Fuji TV in Spring 2025.

Natsumi Fujiwara (known for Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru) and Makoto Furukawa (famous for One Punch Man) will voice the characters Arthur Leywin and King Grey, respectively.

The anime production is led by Keitarou Motonaga (director of Hametsu no Oukoku) at Studio A-CAT, with Takamitsu Kouno (known for Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu) overseeing the series composition and Masami Sueoka (noted for Maougun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta) in charge of character design. Keiji Inai (composer for Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka) is creating the music.

The webtoon, which is an adaptation of TurtleMe's original 2017 web novel, started on Tapas in July 2018 with illustrations by Fuyuki23. From June 2023, starting with the sixth season, Rise Entertainment has been responsible for the artwork. Piccoma has been publishing the webtoon in Japan since 2020.

Yen Press acquired the English licensing rights for the webtoon in 2021 and published the sixth volume on August 20. The release of the seventh volume is scheduled for March 25, 2025.

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The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Main Trailer Previews Theme Song by Lilas Ikuta From YOASOBI

The second season of "The Apothecary Diaries" anime has unveiled its main trailer, which showcases the opening theme song by Lilas Ikuta of YOASOBI. The series is set to air over two consecutive cours beginning January 10, 2025, with animation production once again handled by OLM and TOHO Animation. The theme song, titled "Hyakka Ryoran," can be previewed in the trailer.
An additional cast member has been announced: Asami Seto will lend her voice to Shisui, a talkative and cheerful girl with a passion for insects.

Lilas Ikuta will debut her first solo anime theme song. The artist's comment can be found below.

On October 22, a teaser trailer and visual for the anime were released, marking the one-year anniversary of the first season's debut in 2023.
TOHO Animation Studio and OLM, who animated the first season, are back with Norihiro Naganuma directing Season 2 alongside the original team. The crew also includes Akimi Fudesaka as director, Wataru Nakagawa as assistant director, Yukiko Nakatani as character designer, and a music team composed of Kevin Penkin, Satoru Kosaki, and Arisa Okehazama.
Crunchyroll, which streams the anime, has confirmed that the sequel will arrive on their platform in 2025. The voice cast includes the following members:
Aoi Yuki as Maomao
Takeo Otsuka as Jinshi
Katsuyuki Konishi as Gaoshun
Yui Ishikawa as Lihua
Misaki Kuno as Xiaolan
Yuko Kaida as Ah-Duo
Atsumi Tanezaki as Gyokuyo
Hina Kino as Lishu
Takuya Kirimoto as Lakan Kan
Ami Koshimizu as Pairin
Sumi Shimamoto as Narrator
Natsu Hyuga is the author of The Apothecary Diaries light novel series, which features illustrations by Toko Shino and is serialized by Shufunotomo. The series has two manga adaptations: one is written by Itsuki Nanao with illustrations by Nekokurage, published by Square Enix and serialized in Monthly GanGan; the other is both written and illustrated by Minoji Kurata, published by Shogakukan and serialized in Monthly Sunday Gene-X.
Additionally, there is a mini-anime series titled Maomao's Diaries (Maomao no Hitorigoto), where the protagonist Maomao narrates events that occurred during the regular TV anime episodes.
The Apothecary Diaries is licensed for English digital publication by J-Novel Club. Its manga adaptation is also published by Square Enix. The narrative follows Maomao, a young apothecary sold into the emperor's palace as a servant. Far from submissive, she aids Jinshi, an attractive palace official, earning a promotion. Amidst the palace's many mysteries, Maomao's adventures unfold, inadvertently deepening Jinshi's affections for her.
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'Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de' Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Teaser Promo, Spring 2025 Premiere

The Fuji TV Anime 2025 revealed the main cast, staff, teaser visual, and a teaser promotional video for television anime adaptation ofokuya Higashikawa's Nazotoki wa Dinner Ato de (The Table Detective) novel on Monday. The anime is scheduled to premiere at 11:00 p.m. on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block in April 2025.
Cast
Reiko Houshou: Kana Hanazawa (Steins;Gate)
Kageyama: Yuuki Kaji (Shingeki no Kyojin)
Kyouichirou Kazamatsuri: Mamoru Miyano (Bungou Stray Dogs)

Staff
Director: Mitsuyuki Masuhara (Diamond no Ace, Kobato.)
Series Composition: Mariko Kunizawa (Honzuki no Gekokujou, Bartender: Kami no Glass)
Character Design: Izumi Kawada (Ore Monogatari!! design assistance, Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card-hen animation director)
Music: Takeshi Hama (Maoyuu Maou Yuusha, Tejina-senpai)
Studio: Madhouse

Higashikawa authored the three-volume mystery novel under Shogakukan from September 0 to December 2012, with illustrations by Yusukeura (Yojouhan Shinwa Taike). A sequel novel, Shin Nazot wa no Ato, commenced in March 2021. Shogakukan published the second volume on 18.
A manga adaptation by Aya Kaw was serialized in Flowers α magazine from April to November 2011. Shogakukan released the second and final volume in August 2012.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Anime Movie Trilogy Gets 2025 Release Date

The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc anime movie trilogy has announced the release date for its first installment as 2025. Ufotable will be animating the series once more. The announcement of the movie trilogy came right after the conclusion of the Hashira Training Arc in June.

Below is the new teaser visual for the first film.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release the first movie globally next year, including in Japan (with the exception of certain Asian markets). The new teaser trailer is available for viewing.
The announcement occurred during a unique livestream, which showcased cosplayers of Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira. They frolicked for approximately 15 minutes in silence before revealing the concealed visual and release date.

Additionally, a concurrent stream took place elsewhere in the world. It featured Takahiro Sakurai (the Japanese voice of Giyu Tomioka), Kengo Kawanishi (the Japanese voice of Muichiro Tokito), and Daniel Figueira (the Brazilian/Portuguese voice of Tanjiro Kamado). They engaged in discussions about the anime and premiered the new trailer live at the CCXP24 event in São Paulo, Brazil.

The principal staff for the TV anime series included Haruo Sotozaki as director, Akira Matsushima as character designer and chief animation director, with Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina composing the music. The voice cast includes:Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado
Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado
Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira
Tomokazu Sugita as Gyomei Himejima
Tomokazu Seki as Sanemi Shinazugawa
Nobuhiko Okamoto as Genya Shinazugawa
Kenichi Suzumura as Obanai Iguro
Kana Hanazawa as Mitsuri Kanroji
Kengo Kawanishi as Muichiro Tokito
Satoshi Hino as Kyojuro Rengoku
Saori Hayami as Shinobu Kocho
Takahiro Sakurai as Giyu Tomioka
Katsuyuki Konishi as Tengen Uzui
Maaya Sakamoto as Tamayo
Akira Ishida as Akaza
Mamoru Miyano as Doma
Ryotaro Okiayu as Kokushibo
Toshihiko Seki as Muzan Kibutsuji
Kazuhiko Inoue as Yoriichi Tsugikuni
Koyoharu Gotoge is the creator of the manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020 and consists of 23 volumes. Viz Media has the English licensing rights. The series has led to various spin-offs, including manga and light novel adaptations.
The anime adaptation by ufotable premiered with a 26-episode first season from April to September 2019. Its significant popularity resulted in a sequel film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, released in October 2020, which became the highest-grossing anime and Japanese film of all time. This film was adapted into an 18-episode second season, which aired from October 2021 to February 2022. The third season, with 11 episodes, was broadcast from April to June 2023, and the fourth season ran from May to June 2024.
The Infinity Castle Arc, the longest in the manga, spanned 47 chapters (with the Entertainment District at 31 and Swordsmith Village at 30). It starts at the conclusion of Volume 16 and concludes in Volume 21. VIZ's synopsis for Volume 17, which initiates the arc, reads:
The Demon Slayer Corps invades Infinity Castle to face Muzan. Shinobu confronts Doma, the Upper Rank 2 demon, in a fierce battle. With poison ineffective against him, she faces a daunting challenge. Can she defeat the demon responsible for her older sister's death? Meanwhile, another demon confronts Zenitsu, impeding his path...
The anime has yet to adapt the Final Battle arc (Infinity Castle + Sunrise Countdown). The Sunrise Countdown, the manga's concluding segment, spanned 22 chapters.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Chronicles 2 sequel game was also announced today.
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Assassination Classroom Anime Announces 10th Anniversary Project, Teases 'Special Information'

The Assassination Classroom anime has unveiled a project to commemorate its 10th anniversary, hinting that 'special information' will be revealed soon. The television series debuted nearly a decade ago, running from January 2015 to June 2016.
This celebratory project was disclosed in the latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, which also showcased a special anniversary visual. Although not yet available online, the announcement included a teaser for various special events marking this significant milestone for the anime. Yusei Matsui, the manga's creator, expressed his sentiments:
"It's beyond my imagination that Assassination Classroom is being celebrated like this even after a decade. It's both an honor and a joy to witness the ongoing support from fans.
In the past, the students of Class 3-E overcame challenges as a team, led by their teacher, Koro-sensei. In a similar vein, I feel the staff and fans have joined us on this journey, supporting the narrative at every turn.
I'm hopeful that this celebration will bring joy to all the fans who have cherished Assassination Classroom, and I eagerly anticipate the enjoyment of the planned events. Let's continue to relish this journey together."

Yusei Matsui is the author and illustrator of the Assassination Classroom (Ansatsu Kyoshitsu) manga, which ran in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump from July 2012 until March 2016, concluding with 21 volumes. By September 2016, the manga had surpassed 25 million copies in circulation. Viz Media holds the English language license for the series.
The franchise received its initial anime adaptation as an OVA by Brain’s Base in 2013, followed by a full TV series from studio Lerche in January 2015. The series spanned 47 episodes, concluding in June 2016, and included an additional OVA with the first Blu-ray & DVD volume.
In November 2016, Lerche released the film Assassination Classroom the Movie: 365 Days. The anime's voice cast featured:Jun Fukuyama as Koro-sensei
Nobuhiko Okamoto as Karma Akabane
Mai Fuchigami as Nagisa Shiota
Aya Suzaki as Kaede Kayano
Tomokazu Sugita as Tadaomi Karasuma
Shizuka Itou as Irina Jelavić
Mamoru Miyano as Gakushu Asano
Manami Numakura as Rio Nakamura
Megumi Ogata as Itona Horibe
Saki Fujita as Ritsu Hayasaka
Crunchyroll offers the anime with the following synopsis:
Homework and pop quizzes pale in comparison to the task given to Class 3E: assassinate their teacher before the year's end! Their target is a tentacled sensei with Mach 20 speed, intent on domination after decimating seventy percent of the moon. Beyond the usual subjects, this lethal creature educates his pupils in the art of assassination. If any student excels in this deadly curriculum and succeeds in the task, they will prevent Earth's destruction and earn a substantial reward.
Additionally, the series has inspired two live-action films: Assassination Classroom (2015) and Assassination Classroom: Graduation (2016).
Yusei Matsui is also the creator of another manga, The Elusive Samurai, serialized in the same publication. Launched in WSJ in January 2021, it has reached 18 volumes and has been adapted into an anime series.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Culling Game Sequel Anime Will Reveal New Information on December 21

JUJUTSU KAISEN is set to unveil new details about its Culling Game sequel anime at Jump Festa 2025. The event is scheduled for December 21-22 in Japan, with the JUJUTSU KAISEN announcement planned for the opening day. Additionally, the Hidden Inventory / Premature Death compilation movie, slated for release in 2025, will be featured.
The four leading voice actors will be present: Junya Enoki (Yuji Itadori), Yuma Uchida (Megumi Fushiguro), Asami Seto (Nobara Kugisaki), and Yuichi Nakamura (Satoru Gojo).
The Culling Game arc sequel anime was announced immediately after the 2nd TV anime season’s finale. Studio MAPPA is returning to animate. They recently also released a special illustration of Gojo celebrating his birthday (December 7).
The anime's second season spanned the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc across five episodes before transitioning to the Shibuya Incident arc for the subsequent 18 episodes. The original main cast returned to voice their characters.
Junya Enoki as Yuji Itadori
Yuichi Nakamura as Satoru Gojo
Yuma Uchida as Megumi Fushiguro
Asami Seto as Nobara Kugisaki
Takahiro Sakurai as Suguru Getou
Kenjiro Tsuda as Kento Nanami
Junichi Suwabe as Sukuna Ryomen
Mikako Komatsu as Maki Zenin
Koki Uchiyama as Toge Inumaki
Megumi Ogata as Yuta Okkotsu
The main staff for JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 included:
Director: Shota Goshozono
Assistant Director: Ryota Aikei
Series Composition/ Screenplay: Hiroshi Seko
Character Design: Tadashi Hiramatsu
Sub Character Design: Sayaka Koiso
Art Director: Junichi Higashi
Music: Yoshimasa Terui
Gege Akutami’s JUJUTSU KAISEN manga officially ended on September 30, 2024. It was serialized for 6-and-a-half-years since March 2018, with the story getting concluded in 30 volumes. Volumes 29 and 30 will both release on December 25, 2024. Besides the Culling Game sequel, the franchise also has the upcoming compilation movie for the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc.
Studio MAPPA animated both seasons of the TV anime and movie for the franchise, while Crunchyroll is streaming them. The story follows Yuji Itadori, a boy with insane physical abilities who ends up joining a school for jujutsu sorcerers after an encounter with Megumi Fushiguro, Satoru Gojo and Sukuna Ryomen. To delay getting executed for eating one of Sukuna’s fingers, Yuji takes on the task of finding and eating the remaining 19 fingers of the ‘strongest sorcerer in history’ in order to try and get rid of him. However, things don’t quite go as smoothly as they’d like.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Announces Hinokami Chronicles 2 Sequel Game

The sequel to Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Chronicles has been officially announced in the latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump. The game will encompass the storyline from the Entertainment District Arc up to the Hashira Training Arc, and a demo version will be available at Jump Festa 2025.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles, developed by CyberConnect2, was released in October 2021. Aniplex handled its release in Japan, while Sega was responsible for the international launch. Initially, it was available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, with a subsequent release for the Nintendo Switch in June 2022.
The game debuted with 18 characters, encompassing the narrative of the anime's first season and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train. More characters were added through free updates and paid DLC, bringing the total to 31. Below is the launch trailer for the first game:
Koyoharu Gotoge is the author and illustrator of the manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It ran in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 until May 2020, culminating in 23 volumes. Viz Media holds the English licensing rights. The series has inspired a range of spin-offs, including additional manga and light novel adaptations.
Ufotable produced the anime adaptation, which includes four television seasons and three movies. The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc is a movie trilogy that is currently being produced.
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Kazuki Yao Retires From Voicing Franky in One Piece Anime

Kazuki Yao has officially announced his departure from the role of Franky in the ONE PIECE anime. The announcement of his successor is scheduled for Jump Festa 2025 on December 22. The announcement was made via the anime's official X account, accompanied by Yao's statement that he feels a disconnect between himself and the ideal Franky he wishes to portray. Additionally, a graduation ceremony for Yao is planned to take place at the Jump Festa event.
The official announcement states that the decision followed prolonged and thorough discussions. The voice actor was previously substituted by Wataru Takagi for episode 1121 owing to health concerns. Notably, he was the sole Straw Hat Pirates voice actor not present at the ONE PIECE '24 event.
Yao has been the voice of Franky since the character's first appearance in Episode 233, broadcasted in Japan on May 22, 2005. His roles also include Bon Clay and Jango in the series. Below is his personal statement.
The ONE PIECE anime is presently on a break to 'recharge,' and the edited version of the Fish-Man Island Saga will be broadcast in its stead until the series resumes on March 30, 2025.
This year, the ONE PIECE anime has been commemorating its 25th anniversary with various projects and collaborations. These include a Las Vegas event, a T-shirt collaboration with UNIQLO, a phone accessory line with CASETiFY, and a special recap video, among others.
Additionally, there is an anticipated anime remake by WIT Studio and the second season of the live-action series, which has recently received a new message from the creator, Eiichiro Oda.

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Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc Reveals Teaser Visual, Additional Cast, April 2025 Release Date

The fifth season of the Black Butler anime, titled the Witch Emerald Arc, has unveiled a new teaser visual and is set to premiere in April 2025. The series will introduce Rie Kugimiya and Chikahiro Kobayashi as the voices of Sieglinde Sullivan and Wolfram Gelzer, respectively. The announcement occurred at the Black Butler: Public School Arc AFTER the MIDNIGHT TEA PARTY ～A Return to Weston College event on December 8, where they also showcased character visuals for the new season.
Studio CloverWorks will be animating the season, maintaining the original main staff, including Kenjiro Okada of "March Comes in Like a Lion" as director, Hiroyuki Yoshino in charge of series composition, Yumi Shimizu on character design, and Ryo Kawasaki composing the music. Maaya Sakamoto and Daisuke Ono are set to return as the voices of Ciel Phantomhive and Sebastian Michaelis.
The Emerald Witch Arc is the eighth arc of the Black Butler manga series, spanning volumes 18 to 22. It begins with chapter 86 and ends with chapter 108, succeeding the Public School arc, with foreshadowing in the post-credits scene of the season's finale.
Originally, Yana Tobo’s manga was adapted into an anime by studio A-1 Pictures in 2008. The studio produced the first two seasons, and despite the second season diverging from the manga, the sequel, Book of Circus, reverted to the original material. This was followed by the Book of Murder OVA and the Book of the Atlantic movie.
Crunchyroll streams the anime, summarizing the plot as follows:
Ciel Phantomhive is known as the most powerful boy throughout England, yet he carries the scars of unimaginable suffering. Witnessing the brutal murder of his beloved parents, Ciel was then kidnapped and subjected to severe torture. In a desperate bid to end his torment, he traded his soul for a chance at retribution, aligning himself with the only entity he could rely on: Sebastian, a demon butler conjured from the depths of hell. Together, they navigate London's darkest corners on a quest to extinguish evil.
The Black Butler manga is currently on hiatus while the author prepares for the story's final chapters.
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'Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions' Unveils Additional Cast, Staff, Theme Songs, First Promo

The official website for the Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions television anime series revealed additional cast, staff, theme songs, and the main promotional video on Saturday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on January 10 at 12:30 a.m. on Tokyo MX, followed by TV Aichi, tvk, BS Asahi, and AT-X.

Cast
San: Hiroki Nanami (Sengoku Youko)
Kyoko Munakata: Kiyono Yasuno (Black Clover)
Kazuhiko Saruda: Yumi Yuzu

Staff
Art Director: Yuuki Nemoto (Santa Company: Manatsu no Merry Christmas)
Color Design: Eri Suzuki (Kuro no Shoukanshi)
3DCG Director: Hiroyuki Gotou (Aquarion Logos)
Director of Photography: Yuujirou Yamane (Sokushi Cheat ga Saikyou sugite, Isekai no Yatsura ga Marude Aite ni Naranai n desu ga.)
Music Production: Flying DOG
Sound Director: Nobuyuki Abe (Konyaku Haki sareta Reijou wo Hirotta Ore ga, Ikenai Koto wo Oshiekomu)
Sound Production: DAX Production

AKINO from bless4 (Sousei no Aquarion) and Yoshiki Fukuyama (Fantasy Bishoujo Juniku Ojisan to) are performing the opening theme "Sousei no Aquarion Myth of Emotions Ver." and AKINO also performs the ending theme "Kokuhaku."

Kenji Itoso (Santa Company) helms the anime at Satelight. Sadayuki Murai (Sabikui Bisco) is handling the series composition and Masashi Kudou (Bleach) is designing the characters. Takashi Oomama (Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo) and Shuu Kanematsu (Hametsu no Oukoku) is composing the music.

The original mecha franchise, created by Shouji Kawamori and animation studio Satelight, began in 2005 with the 26-episode Sousei no Aquarion anime series. Aquarion Evol, the second installment, aired in 26 episodes in Winter 2012. The third and latest entry in the franchise, Aquarion Logos, premiered in Summer 2015. Funimation licensed all three series and streamed them with subtitles and English dubs.
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Ryokuoushoku Shakai Performs The Apothecary Diaries Opening "Hana ni Natte" on The First Take

The Japanese pop rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai, also known as Ryokushaka, delivered a performance of "Hana ni Natte" ("Be a Flower"), the opening song for "The Apothecary Diaries," on THE FIRST TAKE. This song served as the anime's first opening theme, covering episodes 1 through 12.
THE FIRST TAKE is a YouTube channel that features various artists performing songs in a single take. The channel has hosted over a hundred musicians and singers. Some of the notable performers include Kessoku Band (Bocchi the Rock!), Creepy Nuts (MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES), SPYAIR (Haikyu!!), Hiroshi Kitadani (ONE PIECE), and Queen Bee (OSHI NO KO).

TOHO Animation Studio and OLM are responsible for the animation, with Norihiro Naganuma serving as the director. Crunchyroll streams the anime and has confirmed that the sequel will arrive on the platform in January 2025. The voice cast includes the following members:
Aoi Yuki as Maomao
Takeo Otsuka as Jinshi
Megumi Han as Meimei
Katsuyuki Konishi as Gaoshun
Yui Ishikawa as Lihua
Misaki Kuno as Xiaolan
Yuko Kaida as Ah-Duo
Atsumi Tanezaki as Gyokuyo
Hina Kino as Lishu
Takuya Kirimoto as Lakan Kan
Ami Koshimizu as Pairin
The release included a series of monthly and seasonal visuals. The visual for August showcased Maomao and Xiaolan, September highlighted Jinshi and Gaoshun, October's visual included Maomao, Gyokuyou, and Lingli, and the November visual united Maomao and Jinshi. Additionally, the opening sequence featuring the song "Hana ni Natte" by Ryokuoushoku Shakai is available for viewing.

The story follows the young apothecary Maomao as she gets sold to the emperor’s palace as a lowly servant. She’s not the type of character to just stay obedient, and she ends up helping Jinshi, a handsome official at the palace and getting a promotion. There’s plenty of mysteries at the palace, and she now has plenty of adventures there, all the while accidentally making Jinshi fall for her more and more.
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Code Geass Announces Multiple New Projects, Celebrates 20th Anniversary in 2026

Multiple new projects for the Code Geass anime series are in production, as announced at the “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion & Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Special Birthday Screening Event,” which also celebrated Lelouch's birthday on December 5. Additionally, a screening event for all 13 Code Geass movies has been planned, with more details forthcoming.

The event included Jun Fukuyama (Lelouch), Kohei Amasaki (Rose), and producer Kojiro Taniguchi, who reminisced about the previous year's event where Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture was unveiled.
Producer Taniguchi playfully chided Fukuyama for not disclosing his role in the new anime. Fukuyama humorously responded, "Remember, I never said I wasn't part of it. I only said I didn't know or wasn't involved. I never lied!" He also graciously accepted a bouquet on behalf of Lelouch as a birthday gift.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, created by studio SUNRISE and directed by Goro Taniguchi with Ichiro Okouchi as the scriptwriter and CLAMP for the original character designs, first aired its season from October 2006 to July 2007, followed by the sequel, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, from April 2008 to September 2008, each with 25 episodes. The series expanded with OVA side stories, manga, light novel adaptations, and several movies. An alternate universe recap movie trilogy was released between 2017 and 2018, leading to the original sequel movie, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection, in 2019.
The franchise's most recent release was the Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture movie, which debuted in four parts from May to August 2024, with an episodic version streaming on Disney starting June 21.
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Cultural Exchange With A Game Center Girl Anime Reveals First Visual, Cast, Studio and Staff

Cultural Exchange With A Game Center Girl anime has confirmed a TV format, revealing the first visual, studio, voice cast and staff. Studio NOMAD will be animating, and the release date is set for July 2025. The main voice cast includes Sally Amaki as Lily Baker and Shoya Chiba as Renji Kusakabe. You can see both of them in the first teaser visual for the anime below.

Toshihiro Kikuchi will direct the Cultural Exchange With A Game Center Girl anime, with series composition by Yasunori Yamada, character design by Rikiya Okano, and music by Takuro Iga. The full staff for the anime includes:
Director: Toshihiro Kikuchi
Series Composition: Yasunori Yamada
Character Design: Rikiya Okano
Art Director: Isamu Nishiyama
Art Setting: Kenta Masuda (GROUND)
Color Design: Yukiko Shigemitsu
Editing: Mutsumi Takemiya
Sound Director: Yasunori Ebina
Sound Effects: Kiyotaka Kawata
Recording Adjustment: Shunpei Takeuchi
Sound Production: zuvo.
Music: Takuro Iga
Casting: Wataru Matsuoka (Full Power Production)
Animation Production: Nomad
The anime adaptation was announced in August, with Yasuhara expressing gratitude to the fans for their support and asking them to look forward to future updates.
The synopsis is as follows:
A Heartwarming Comedy Featuring a Charming British Girl
Renji Kusakabe, a part-time arcade employee, has a chance encounter with a British girl named Lily, leading to an unexpected exchange of diary entries. Despite being frequently bewildered by Lily's innocence and exuberance, Renji finds himself in a cross-cultural friendship that may blossom into something more.
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I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin Anime Reveals New Key Visual, January 6 Premiere

"I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic" has unveiled a new key visual, announced three more cast members, and confirmed a premiere date of January 6. In Japan, the episodes will be available for streaming one week in advance on U-NEXT and Anime Hodai, beginning with a two-episode premiere. The animation is produced by Studios DEEN and Marvy Jack.
The latest visual features the characters Reina, Chris, and Gai, alongside the previously revealed cast members.

The voice cast now includes:
Ayumu Murase as Liam
Saori Hayami as Jodie
Haruka Tomatsu as Asuna
Tomokazu Sugita as Lardon
Shizuka Ito as Scarlet
Rie Kugimiya as Mysterious Girl
Yuya Hirose as Bruno
Ryuichi Kijima as Albrecht
Yume Miyamoto as Reina (NEW)
Miho Okasaki as Chris (NEW)
Kenta Miyake as Gai (NEW)
The first main trailer for "I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic" was released in October, and it is available for viewing below.
Kenichi Ishikura is at the helm of the anime's direction, with Midori Otsuka crafting the character designs, Alisa Okehazama composing the music, and Tatsuya Takahashi overseeing the series composition. The anime adapts Nazuna Miki and Kabocha's light novel series, "I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic," which has been licensed in English by J-Novel Club.
The narrative centers on a middle-aged commoner who is reincarnated into the body of a young noble at the edge of ruin. Now capable of wielding magic, he endeavors to rescue his new family, drawing upon the wisdom of his former life.
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Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time Reveals Second Trailer, January 1 Premiere Date

The anime "Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time" has unveiled its second trailer, revealed two additional cast members, and confirmed a premiere date of January 1, 2025. It will debut for streaming in Japan one week in advance on d Anime Store and ABEMA, followed by the regular broadcast on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X beginning January 8. Studio Comet is handling the animation production.

The first trailer introduced the main characters, while the second trailer features the new voice actors, Nobuo Tobita and Kikuko Inoue, and includes both theme songs. DIALOGUE+ will perform the opening theme "TREASURE!" and harmoe will deliver the ending theme "Twinkle."
The known voice cast for the Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time anime now consists of:
Shogo Sakata as Takumi Iruma
Sora Amamiya as Goddess Norn
Ai Kayano as Sofia Sylphide
Nao Toyama as Maria
Afumi Hashi as Kaede
Nene Hieda as Reyva
Moeka Koizumi as Mani
Nobuo Tobita as Papek (NEW)
Kikuko Inoue as Mulan (NEW)


The Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time anime staff consists of the following members:
Director: Naoyuki Kuzuya
Series Composition: Mitsutaka Hirota
Character Design: Sayaka Anezaki
Music: Hiroshi Nakamura
Music Production: Pony Canyon
Sound Director: Jun Watanabe
Sound Work: Jinnan Studio
Sound Effects: Yasuyuki Konno
Editing: Kiyotaka Miyake
Art Director: Mame
Art Design: Hiro Izumi
Color Design: Ryouya Koga
Photography Director: Kenji Takehara
Animation: Studio Comet
The light novel "Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time," originally titled "Izure Saikyo no Renkinjutsu-shi?" and also known as "Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?" started as a web novel in August 2017. It was created by Kogitsunemaru with illustrations by Hitogome. AlphaPolis began its light novel publication in February 2018 and has released 16 volumes as of May 2024. Additionally, AlphaPolis is publishing a manga adaptation by Taro Sasakama, available in both Japanese and English via Alpha Manga.
The tale centers on Takumi Iruma, a boy who inadvertently becomes entangled with a band of heroes destined for another world. A goddess, acknowledging the mistake, allows him to select a skill, and he chooses what seems to be a mundane creation ability, aspiring for a tranquil existence devoid of conflict. However, his 'alchemy' skill proves to be astoundingly potent, granting him the power to conjure holy swords and airborne vessels from thin air. Thus, he emerges as arguably the most formidable alchemist, leading an intriguing life in his newfound realm.
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