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The anime "OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Knew What She’s Saying" has released a third trailer and key visual in anticipation of its premiere on January 4, 2025. Studio Millepensee is behind the animation, with Shin Itagaki serving as the chief director and Shingo Tanabe as the director. Crunchyroll will stream the anime with English subtitles.
A new visual and teaser trailer were unveiled in July, followed by another trailer in October. Shin Itagaki and Shingo Tanabe are not only directing but also supervising the script. Character design is by Tomohiro Yoshida, and the music is composed by Tomohisa Ishikawa, Yoshimi Katayama, and Ayano Kinjo. The voice cast for the anime includes:
Takeo Otsuka as Teruaki Nakamura
Akari Kito as Hina Kyan
Ai Fairouz as Kana Higa
Yamato Kinjo as Tetsu Higa
Miyuri Shimabukuro as Suzu Higa
Risa Tsumugi as Naoya Higa
Yuko Gibu as Sachiko Kyan

Egumi Sora is the author and illustrator of the manga series "Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hogen Sugite Tsurasugiru," also known as "The Girl I Fell For in Okinawa Speaks in a Difficult Dialect." Serialized on Shinchosha's Kurage Bunch website since January 2020, this romantic comedy follows Teruaki Nakamura, who moves from Tokyo to Okinawa. There, he meets Hina Kyan, a girl he likes but struggles to understand due to her Okinawan dialect. Kana Higa, Hina's friend who secretly harbors feelings for Teruaki, assists him by translating the dialect.
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Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World anime recently revealed the main trailer and a new key visual, and it is set to premiere on January 8, 2025. Crunchyroll confirmed that they will be streaming the anime.

The new trailer features the ending theme song “Yoake no Uta” by Humbreaders.
The voice cast consists of the following members:
Megumi Han as Shion
Ai Kakuma as Marie
Aoi Koga as Bridget
Sora Amamiya as Rose
Yu Serizawa as Rafina
Naoya Miyase as Cole
Megumi Toyoguchi as Emma
Masayuki Akasaka as Glass
Mitsuru Miyamoto as Gawain
You can see Shion, Marie, Bridget, Rose, Rafina, and Cole in the latest visual for the anime.
StudioDirection: Kazuomi Koga
Series Composition: Keiichirou Oochi
Original Character Design: Kururi
Character Design: Takayuki Noguchi
Music: Kana Hashiguchi, Kei Yoshikawa
Music Work: Toy’s Factory
Original Work Planning: Frontier Works
Animation Work: Studio DEEN
"Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata" is a Japanese light novel series authored by Kazuki Kaburagi with illustrations by Kururi. It began serialization in June 2017 on the "Shosetsuka ni Narou" website and was later acquired by Media Factory in May 2020, resulting in two volumes published under their MF Books imprint. Additionally, a manga adaptation by Tomozo Nishioka was serialized from June 2021 to February 2023, culminating in three volumes published by Mag Garden.
The narrative centers on a 30-year-old man who has devoted his life to studying magic. Upon being reincarnated in another world as Shion, a minor noble, he is dismayed to discover that this world also lacks magic. Resolute, he decides to create magic himself. The animation is being produced by DEEN, with the staff comprising:
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I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi anime revealed the main trailer featuring the opening theme song. Studio Quad (My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog) is animating, with the release date set for January 4, 2025.

The opening theme song is "Neet In Jam🍓" performed by REAL AKIBA BOYZ in collaboration with Shoko Nakagawa, and the ending theme is "NEETopia," sung by Hinaki Yano, who voices Shizuri Ideura. Below is the main anime trailer featuring the opening song for "I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi."

Including the latest additions, voice cast includes:
Hinaki Yano as Shizuri Ideura
Shoya Ishige as Tsukasa Atsumi
Fairouz Ai as Ayame Momochi
Saya Aizawa as Hina Izumi
Hina Kino as Kanae Natsumi
Sho Nogami as Toru Nakayama
Nanatsu Murakami as Haruki Asakura
Yui Horie as Saya Hazuki


The main staff for the I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi anime includes:
Director: Hisashi Saito
Series Composition: Takashi Aoshima
Character Design: Masahiko Suzuki
Music Composition: CMJK
Animation Production: Quad

Kotatsu writes the I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi (NEET Kunoichi to Nazeka Dousei Hajimemashita), which has art by Kotatsu and storyboard assistance by Mato Yakito. It first began serialization on Niconico Douga and Twitter (now X) in 2020. It was later acquired by KADOKAWA, which then started publishing it under its Dengeki Comics EX label.

The series follows the story of Tsukasa Atsumi, a normal salaryman, who is suddenly attacked by a monster and gallantly saved by Shizuri Ideura, a shinobi. However, when Shizuri is not working, she becomes an otaku NEET. The story will progress as Tsukasa’s househusband skills spoil Shizuri.

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Attack on Titan manga Volume 2 was listed among books banned from Knox County Tennessee’s schools. According to WVLT, the schools received a list from the district of books to be removed from their libraries under Tennessee’s Age-Appropriate Materials Act, which aims to align school policies with state requirements.
The policy to remove “explicit” books was voted in July, aiming to remove titles that contain nudity, descriptions or depictions of extreme violence and other forms of content deemed inappropriate for students.
They also list where the books are first identified at (middle school/high school), and you can see the banned books below:
Elementary School:
There’s Going To Be A Baby – John Burningham
Draw Me A Star – Eric Carle
In A Glass Grimmly – Adam Gidwitz
In The Night Kitchen – Maurice Sendak
A Light in the Attic – Shel Silverstein
Middle School:
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian – Sherman Alexie
13 Reasons Why – Jay Asher
Just Listen – Sarah Dessen
Attack on Titan Volume 2 – Hajime Isayama
Mrs. Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children (Graphic Novel) – Ransom Riggs
You: The Owner’s Manual for Teens – Michael Roizen
The 57 Bus – Dashka Slater
Everything, Everything – Nicola Yoon
High School:
Me, Earl, & The Dying Girl – Jesse Andrews
Go Ask Alice – Anonymous
Chopsticks – Jessica Anthony
Girls on the Verge – Sharon Biggs Waller
The Perks of Being a Wallflower – Stephen Chbosky
A Stolen Life – Jaycee Duggar
The Carnival of Bray – Jessie Ann Foley
Lighter Than My Shadow – Katie Green
Water for Elephants – Sara Gruen
Locke and Key: Alpha & Omega – Joe Hill
Locke and Key: Clockworks – Joe Hill
Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft – Joe Hill
Identical – Ellen Hopkins
Tricks – Ellen Hopkins
The Kite Runner – Khaled Hosseini
Grown – Tiffany Jackson
DUFF – Kody Keplinger
The Walking Dead: Book Ten – Robert Kirkman
Gender Queer – Maia Kobabe
Monstress, Volume 2: The Blood – Marjorie Liu
Last Night at the Telegraph Club – Malinda Lo
Empire of Storms – Sarah J. Maas
Tower of Dawn – Sarah J. Maas
The Way We Work – David Macaulay
Wicked – Gregory Maguire
Sold – Patricia McCormick
The Bluest Eye – Toni Morrison
Skin – Donna Jo Napoli
Out of Darkness – Ashley Hope Perez
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock – Matthew Quick
Beautiful – Amy Reed
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter – Erika L. Sanchez
Blankets – Craig Thompson
Squad – Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Slaughterhouse-Five – Kurt Vonnegut
Hajime Isayama is the creator and illustrator of the manga series Attack on Titan. It was serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine from September 2009 until April 2021, and its chapters have been collected into 34 tankōbon volumes. The television anime adaptation was produced by WIT Studio for its first three seasons before MAPPA took over. The series concluded with 94 episodes, and the final episodes (88-94) were released as two special Final Chapters.
These Final Chapters were later compiled into a movie titled THE LAST ATTACK, featuring enhanced visuals and audio. The film premiered in Japan on November 8th and received largely positive reviews, including a new scene after the credits. On December 5th, the movie surpassed 1 billion yen in box office revenue, with plans for international screenings in early 2025.
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Satoru Gojo from JUJUTSU KAISEN celebrates his birthday on December 7, and in honor of this, MAPPA has revealed a new illustration for 2024. The artwork showcases the world's mightiest sorcerer, flanked by Suguru Geto, Shoko Ieiri, Kento Nanami, and Yu Haibara. Below is the new illustration.
Satoru Gojo's popularity remains sky-high. He has clinched the top spot in both the Summer 2023 Best Male Character seasonal rankings and the 2023 Best Male Character annual rankings. Additionally, he triumphed in the official popularity poll with over 42% of the votes, out of a total of 264,298.
Gege Akutami's JUJUTSU KAISEN manga concluded its serialization on September 30, 2024, after a run of six and a half years starting in March 2018, wrapping up the narrative in 30 volumes. The final two volumes, 29 and 30, are set to be released on December 25, 2024. VIZ Media has acquired the English licensing rights for the manga.
Studio MAPPA took on the animation for both the TV anime seasons and the movie of the franchise, with Crunchyroll streaming the series. The plot revolves around Yuji Itadori, a boy with extraordinary physical prowess, who joins a school of jujutsu sorcerers following an encounter with Megumi Fushiguro, Satoru Gojo, and Sukuna Ryomen. To postpone his execution for consuming one of Sukuna's fingers, Yuji embarks on a mission to locate and consume the remaining 19 fingers of the 'greatest sorcerer in history' to eliminate him. However, their plan encounters unexpected hurdles.

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The official website of the "Izure Saikyou nokinjuts?" (Someday Will I Be the Greatest Alchemist?) television anime revealed two cast members and the second promotional video Friday. The anime series, which adapts Maru Kogitsune's adventure fantasy light novel, will begin airing January 8 10:00.m. on Tokyo, followed by BS11 and AT-X. It will also premiere earlier on ABEMA and d Anime on January 1.
Nob Tobita (Naruto) and Kikuko Inoue (Ranma 1/2) are the cast as Papek and Mulan, respectively.
Naoyuki Kuzuya (Eiyuuou, Bu wo Kiwameru Tame Tenseisu) is directing the anime at Studio Comet. Mitsutakata (Gimai Seikatsu) is handling the series composition, with Sayaka Anezaki (Touhai) in charge of the character designs. Hiroshi Nakamura (Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon) is composing the music.
ogitsune began writing the novel on the Alphais website in August 2017. AlphaPol began publishing the series with illustrations by Hitog in 2022. The 16th volume went on on May 22.
Tarou Sasakama began drawing a manga adaptation on the AlphaPolis website in August 2018. seventh volume shipped on May .
AlphaPolis publishes the manga digitally in English on its Alpha Manga website and app and released the first volume in March 2023. The sixth volume was released on April 26.
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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime has announced a special booth for the Jump Festa 2025, which will take place through December 21-22. It will be held at the Warner Bros. Japan booth, where visitors will also be able to take photos with their favorite characters and get an original shopper bag as a gift. Clear cards will be given for free as novelties as well.
Hirohiro Araki began JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (JoJo no Kimyō na Boken) in 1987. It was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine until 2004, while it was transferred to Ultra Jump in 2005. The manga follows different protagonist with the nickname “JoJo,” and Part 9 is currently ongoing. They have been:
Phantom Blood (1987–1988)
Battle Tendency (1988–1989)
Stardust Crusaders (1989–1992)
Diamond Is Unbreakable (1992–1995)
Golden Wind (1995–1999)
Stone Ocean (1999–2003)
Steel Ball Run (2004–2011)
JoJolion (2011–2021)
The JoJoLands (2023–present)
David Production has animated the first six parts, culminating with the release of Stone Ocean's final episodes in December 2022. The most recent manga installment, which began in February 2023, centers on "a young boy's journey to wealth on subtropical islands."
VIZ Media has announced that the English version of Part 7 is slated for release in the summer of 2025. They summarize the plot as follows:
Former jockey Johnny Joestar, now paralyzed, encounters the enigmatic abilities of Gyro Zeppeli just before the renowned Steel Ball Run race, sparking his determination to recover his ability to walk.
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Milan Records has released the original soundtrack for DAN DA DAN today, featuring music by composer Kensuke Ushio. The album, which includes Ushio's original score, is now available across all major music streaming platforms.

Composer kensuke ushio said about the soundtrack:
DAN DA DAN – OST Track List
DISC 1:
code : DDD
a slice of peach
okarun’s file
tiger and flower
seiko
serpoians
supernatural power
(un)lucky cat
code : DDD(Version.H)
on the edge
like a fire
william hell overture
paranormal funk
breakthrough
the tunnel
the girls
turbo granny
DISC 2:
momo
okarun’s life
more than friends
less than lovers
aira
can’t take it anymore!!
the briefing
the crawling ghost
curse
love theme
acrobatic silky
code : DDD(Version.O)
jiji!
spoken spell
taro and hanako
the kitos
Yukinobu Tatsu is the author and illustrator of the manga DAN DA DAN, serialized on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ service starting in 2021. The narrative centers around a high school girl named Momo and her classmate Ken Takakura. Hailing from a family of spirit mediums, Momo's life contrasts with Ken's, an enthusiast of the occult. Following a botched challenge, Ken, who adopts the nickname Okarun, becomes cursed and gains supernatural yokai abilities.
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Today, December 7, 2024, marks the 10,000th day of serialization for the ONE PIECE manga. Created by Eiichiro Oda, the series began on July 22, 1997, and has since released 1032 chapters across 110 volumes. A special illustration has been unveiled to celebrate this milestone.

Eiichiro Oda launched ONE PIECE in 1997, and it continues to be a mainstay in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump. The manga commenced its final saga on July 25, 2022, and surpassed 500 million circulating copies in August of that year. Oda previously projected that the manga would conclude in 4-5 years, as stated in August 2020. This followed his September 2019 announcement, where he expressed a desire to finish the manga within 5 years.
The ONE PIECE anime is also celebrating its 25th anniversary with various projects and collaborations, including a Las Vegas event, a UNIQLO T-shirt collaboration, a TTRacing gaming chair collection, and a special recap video, among others.
Additionally, there's the anticipated remake by WIT Studio and the second season of the live-action series, which has recently unveiled the first glimpse of Chopper and Drum Island.
ONE PIECE Episode 1123 & Chapter 1133 Release Date
Episode 1123 of the anime is slated to debut on March 30, 2025, after the current hiatus. Meanwhile, a special edited version of the Fish-Man Island Saga is being broadcast weekly in its stead.
The ONE PIECE manga is set to release Chapter 1033 on December 8. The anime is available on Crunchyroll and Netflix, and the latest manga chapters can be accessed for free on the VIZ website or the MANGA Plus website.
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The mobile game Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown (SAOVS) has unveiled a new opening video that includes a fresh track by ASCA. This video retains numerous scenes from the earlier opening but incorporates the song's lyrics as text overlays. The track, titled "Saizensen," means "frontline" in English. The animation was produced by A-1 Pictures.
Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown (SAOVS) was created to commemorate the anime's 10th anniversary in 2022. Set in a brand-new game called Cross Edge, it features not only the original character Layla but also fan-favorites Kirito, Asuna, Leafa, Silica, and Lisbeth as playable characters.
The game's official description poses the question, "Have you heard of Cross Edge?" This is a game familiar to Kirito, one that has garnered significant attention, partly because it's rumored to be the brainchild of a middle school prodigy.
While at the Dicey Café, Kirito comes across two unsettling rumors about Cross Edge. The first involves a mysterious player who launches surprise attacks, with the victims losing part of their memories upon defeat. The second rumor describes the player as someone who conceals their eyes beneath a low-drawn hood.
These rumors bring back memories of Laughing Coffin, the notorious player-killer guild from SAO. To uncover the truth behind these rumors, Kirito and his companions dive into Cross Edge, only to find themselves ambushed in an unexpected attack.
Reki Kawahara originally wrote the Sword Art Online series as a web novel on his website from 2002 to 2008. ASCII Media Works acquired it and began publishing it as a light novel through their Dengeki Bunko imprint from April 2009, where it is still ongoing. It received 3 TV anime seasons, titled Sword Art Online (2012), Sword Art Online II (2014) and Sword Art Online: Alicization (2018-2020). The movie Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale was released in 2017, with the story set between the events of the second and third TV seasons. It got numerous other adaptations and spin-offs.
The franchise recently revealed a special GAME CLEAR visual, commemorating November 7, 2024, the day Kirito cleared the game.
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The anime "Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions" Season 2 has unveiled a climax visual as it approaches its concluding episodes. The sequel, which was confirmed immediately following the finale of the first season, sees the return of studio Diomedéa for animation duties. The season is slated for a 13-episode run, with Episode 10 (the 23rd episode in total) scheduled to premiere on December 9. The new visual is available for viewing below.

The anime series is adapted from the current manga series Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective, authored and illustrated by Akira Amano, also known for Katekyo Hitman Reborn. Before its debut, night and summer visuals were released.
The principal staff reprised their roles for the sequel, with Shota Ibata directing, Ishikawa Masakazu designing the characters, Wataru Watari overseeing the series composition, and Yo Tsuji composing the music. The voice cast features:
Yohei Azakami as Ron Kamonohashi
Junya Enoki as Totomaru “Toto” Isshiki
Taku Yashiro as Spitz Feier
Jun Fukuyama as Omito Kawasemi
Yoko Hikasa as Amamiya
Nao Toyama as Mofu Usaki
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Mylo Moriarty
Shueisha publishes the manga in English on their MANGA Plus website, and Crunchyroll streams the anime. The narrative centers on Ron Kamonohashi, a brilliant individual barred from detective work due to his unconventional case-solving methods. Eventually, his expertise becomes indispensable, with the novice officer Totomaru Isshiki by his side to ensure no undue fatalities occur.
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Mahiru Shiina from the The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten celebrates her birthday on December 6, with the official anime profiles sharing a 2024 illustration to commemorate it. Season 2 of the anime is currently in production

There is also a special broadcast released to commemorate her birthday:
The inaugural season of the romantic comedy anime was produced by Project No. 9 and directed by Kenichi Imaizumi. Spanning a total of 12 episodes, it garnered the title of best anime for the Winter 2023 season and is available for streaming on Crunchyroll.

"The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten" anime originates from Saekisan's 2018 light novel series, featuring illustrations by Hanekoto. Initially shared on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in December, it was later picked up by SB Creative and released under the GA Bunko imprint starting June 2019. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Wan Shibata and composed by Suzu Yuki, has been serialized in Square Enix’s Manga UP! since January 2020.
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As reported by the National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site of Japan, the animation studio Encourage Films (エンカレッジフィルムズ) underwent a name change to Kachigarasu (鵲) on December 28, 2023.

Encourage Films originated in Musashino, Tokyo, on August 5, 2008. It was established by former Gonzo producer Touyou Ikeda and animator/director Fumitoshi Oizaki. Ikeda assumed the roles of president and CEO, while Oizaki became the managing director. Their inaugural production was the web series Ontama! in 2009, directed by Oizaki. The studio expanded its services to include comprehensive outsourcing for other productions, some of which were directed by Oizaki at different studios. Following Ikeda's death in 2013, Oizaki stepped up as president and CEO.

The studio's debut television series was Etotama in 2015, co-produced with Shirogumi. Encourage Films has frequently partnered with Diomedea, contributing to episodes of Beatless (2018) and Ahiru no Sora (2019). Kenjirou Kawando, the head of production at Diomedea, also worked as an animation producer on several Encourage Films projects. The company relocated its headquarters to Nerima in 2018.

Akuma-kun, released in 2023 and directed by Oizaki with Junichi Satou as the chief director, was the final series produced under the Encourage Films banner. The newly named Kachigarasu studio is set to produce the forthcoming Gorilla no Kami TV series, again directed by Oizaki, in collaboration with Diomedea.

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The official website of the Kisaki Kyouiku kara Nigetai Watashi (I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons) anime series revealed four supporting cast on Thursday.

The television anime adapting Izumi Sawano and Uri Sugata's comedy fantasy manga will premiere on January 5 at 10:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX, followed by AT-X and BS Fuji.

Cast
Louis: Shun Horie (Nanatsu no Taizai: Kamigami no Gekirin)
Lyle: Shunichi Toki (Kanojo ga Koushaku-tei ni Itta Riyuu)
Lily: Mie Sonozaki (Boku no Hero Academia 3rd Season)
Maria: Rie Suegara (Bocchi the Rock!)

Shinobu Tagashira (Itou Junji: Collection) is directing and designing the characters at EMT Squared. Tomoko Kanemaki (Kingdom Hearts light novels) is handling the series composition.Yuki Hayashi (Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia), Naoyuki Chikatani (UniteUp! Uni:Birth) are composing the music.

Sawano and Sugata began serializing the romance fantasy manga in Comic PASH! magazine in March 2020. Shufu to Seikatsusha published the sixth volume on Thursday.

Sawano originally began the series on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in August 2018. Shufu to Seikatsusha began publishing the light novel under its PASH! Books imprint in April 2019, featuring illustrations by Miru Yumesaki. The second and final volume went on sale in March 2020.
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Fire Force Season 3 revealed a new key visual and first main trailer ahead of the show’s April 2025 release date. Studio David Production is returning to animate, with the show set to release over 2 split cours. The second one will premiere in January 2026. This was also confirmed to be the final season of the anime.


The news arrived at the CCXP24 event in São Paolo, Brazil. Crunchyroll previously announced that a new trailer would be shown.
The anime adaptation premiered in 2019, running for a total of 24 episodes. David Production animated it, and they announced a 2nd season immediately in December 2019. The sequel aired in 2020, and it also ran for 24 episodes. Season 3 was announced in May 2022, while the first trailer and information were revealed in July of this year.
The voice cast includes:
Gakuto Kajiwara as Shinra Kusakabe
Yusuke Kobayashi as Arthur Boyle
Aoi Yuki as Tamaki Kotatsu
Saeko Kamijo as Maki Oze
Mao Ichimichi as Iris
Kazuya Nakai as Akitaru Obi
Kenichi Suzumura as Takehisa Hinawa
Mamoru Miyano as Benimaru Shinmon
Kenjirou Tsuda as Joker
Maya Sakamoto as Sho Kusakabe
Lynn as Hibana
Yumi Uchiyama as Arrow
Hiroki Yasumoto as Charon
Rie Kugimiya as Haumea
Taiten Kusunoki as Leonardo Burns
Miyuri Shimabukuro as Inca Kasugatani

Atsushi Ohkubo (also known as the creator of Soul Eater) wrote and drew the Fire Force manga, which ran in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine from September 2015 to February 2022. Kodansha also licensed it in English, and they describe the story:
The city of Tokyo is plagued by a deadly phenomenon: spontaneous human combustion! Luckily, a special team is there to quench the inferno: The Fire Force! The fire soldiers at Special Fire Cathedral 8 are about to get a unique addition. Enter Shinra, a boy who possesses the power to run at the speed of a rocket, leaving behind the famous “devil’s footprints” (and destroying his shoes in the process). Can Shinra and his colleagues discover the source of this strange epidemic before the city burns to ashes?

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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman anime revealed the first key visual and trailer, along with two new cast members. Studio Passione is in charge of the animation, with Yoshio Kazumi as the director. You can watch the new trailer below.


The new cast members include Chiwa Saito and Kaito Ishikawa. The voice cast for the From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman anime now consists of the following members:
Hiroaki Hirata as Beryl Gardinant
Yuki Hirose as Curuni Cruceiel
Hitomi Ueda as Surena Lysandra
Nao Toyama as Allucia Citrus
Hinaki Yano as Ficelle Harbeller
Kaito Ishikawa as Henblits Drout
Chiwa Saito as Lucy Diamond
The story follows Beryl Gardinant. He calls himself a humble old man, and he is a sword instructor at his dojo in a backwater village. He is then visited by a former student who has since become famous, and he ends up appointed as a special instructor for the knights of the Liberion Order. He then meets up with several other former students, who include an elite knight, an ace wizard, and an adventurer who’s attained the highest guild rank possible. He isn’t aware why they asked for him, and he ends up living a very different life.

You can see the main cast of Beryl and four of his students on the first key visual for the anime below.

The From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman anime staff includes
Director: Yoshio Kazumi
Series Composition: Kunihiko Okada
Character Designer: Satsuki Hayasaka
Chief Animation Director: Satsuki Hayasaka
Music: Yasuharu Takanashi
Shigeru Sagazaki writes the From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: My Hotshot Disciples Are All Grown Up Now and They Won’t Leave Me Alone (Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga Ore o Hottekurenai Ken) light novel series, which features illustrations by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima.

The novel first began serialization on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in November 2020, after which it was acquired by Square Enix in April 2021 and serialized under their SQEX Novel imprint. There is also a manga adaptation by Kazuki Sato, which has been serialized in Akita Shoten’s Dokodemo Young Champion magazine since August 2021. J-Novel licensed the light novel in English, while Yen Press licensed the manga.
The anime was announced in August 2024 with a teaser visual and trailer.
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The Crunchyroll Industry panel at Brazil's Comic Con Experience revealed the main staff, a visual (pictured), and a teaser promotional video for the television anime adaptation of Hawkman and Mecha-roots's Nyaight of the Living Cat (Night of the Living Cat) manga on Thursday. The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2025.

Staff
Chief Director: Takashi Miike (Koroshiya 1 live-action)
Director: Tomohiro Kamitani (Mix: Meisei Story 2nd Season - Nidome no Natsu, Sora no Mukou e)
Series Composition: Shingo Irie (Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite)
Character Design: Takao Maki (Donten ni Warau)
Music: Kouji Endou (Onimusha)
Studio: OLM
Planning, Production: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Slow Curve

Hawkman and Mecha-roots began serializing the action horror manga in Comic Garden magazine in October 2020. Mag Garden shipped the fifth volume on February 22.

Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga in English in October 2022 and released the fourth volume on June 11.

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Crunchyroll has declared the acquisition of North American and certain international theatrical rights for the anime movie Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK, scheduling an early 2025 release. The distribution will be a joint effort with Sony Pictures Entertainment, encompassing the following territories:
North America: United States, Canada
Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, and other select Latin American countries
EMEA: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
APAC: Australia, New Zealand

The anime movie was initially scheduled for a three-week run starting November 8 in Japan, but the screening period was extended due to its success. Special 'crying screenings' have been announced for December 4, which was yesterday, and December 11.
The revenue for "Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK" was reported to surpass 1 billion yen (approximately $6.65 million) at the box office as of December 5, and the opening scene was released in celebration of this milestone.
Studio MAPPA is responsible for the animation, with Yuichiro Hayashi directing. The theatrical release compiles the Final Chapters specials, boasting enhanced edits and 5.1ch surround sound. The film has garnered acclaim in Japan, with numerous fans returning for multiple viewings. Additionally, a new post-credits scene has been included, featuring an adaptation of the Attack on School Castes spin-off.
The core team for Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK, alongside director Yuichiro Hayashi, consists of Hiroshi Seko handling series composition, Tomohiro Kishi as character designer, Daisuke Niinuma overseeing chief animation direction, Masato Yoshitake in charge of editing, and KOHTA YAMAMOTO with Hiroyuki Sawano composing the music.

The release date for Attack on Titan: The Last Attack in Southeast Asia is set for January 2025.
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The official website of the Beastars Final Season net anime announced additional cast members, main promotional video and theme song for its first part on Wednesday. The first part of two premiered on Thursday, exclusively on Netflix worldwide.

Cast
Leano: Houko Kuwashima (Bleach)
Deshico: Tomokazu Seki (JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean)
Korunu: Ryusei Nakao (Dragon Ball Z)
Toki: Yuko Minaguchi (Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S)
Azuki: Ruriko Aoki (Megami no Café Terrace)
Holger: Tomokazu Sugita (Gintama)

The anime's music composer Satoru Kousaki (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) composed and arranged the opening theme "Into the World" with rap performance by issei (Monsters: Ippyaku Sanjou Hiryuu Jigoku ending theme).

Shinichi Matsumi (Beastars) is returning to direct the net anime at Orange. Nanami Higuchi (Dungeon Meshi) is penning the script. Nao Ootsu (Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi) and Takushige Norita (Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai) are designing the characters. Satoru Kousaki is composing the music.

The anime adapts Paru Itagaki's Beastars manga, which began serializing in Shounen Champion magazine from September 2016 to October 2020. Akita Shoten published the 22nd and final volume in January 2021.

VIZ Media licensed the manga in English in November 2018 and shipped the 22nd and final volume in January 2023.
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The official website of the Gorilla no Kami kara Kago sareta Reijou wa Ouritsu Kishidan de Kawaigarareru television anime revealed the main staff, cast, and a teaser visual (pictured) on Thursday. The anime adapting Shirohi and Mika Kamisu's comedy fantasy manga will begin airing in April 2025.

Staff
Director: Fumitoshi Oizaki (Kaiko sareta Ankoku Heishi (30-dai) no Slow na Second Life)
Series Composition, Script: Hitomi Amamiya (Saikyou Tank no Meikyuu Kouryaku)
Character Design: Sakae Shibuya (Centaur no Nayami)
Music: Seima Iwahashi (Elements Garden) (Ore wa Subete wo "Parry" suru)
Sound Director: Yayoi Tateishi (Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu)
Studio: Kachigarasu (formerly Encourage Films)
Production Cooperation: Diomedéa

Cast
Sophia Leeler: Kanna Nakamura (Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo)
Louis Scarrel: Takeo Ootsuka ("Oshi no Ko")
Isaac Shean: Reiji Kawashima (Fumetsu no Anata e)
Eddie Ferres: Takuma Nagatsuka (SK∞)

Shirohi originally began penning the series on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in August 2020. Kamisu began drawing the manga on the Flos Comic platform the following August. Kadokawa published the sixth volume on Thursday.
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The official website for the anime series Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku (Flower andura) revealed two supporting cast members, theme songs, visual (pictured), and main promotional video on Wednesday.
The television anime adaptation of Ayano Takeda and Musshu's school drama manga will air on January 7 at 1:29 a.m. on NTV, followed by BS NTV,iba TV, TV Saitama (Teama), tvk, Sun, KBS Kyoto, and AT-X, with the exception of the first episode airing at 1:35 a.m.
Voice actors Kouji Yusa (Kuroshitsuji) and Youkoasa (Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka) are joining the cast as Hiromi Kichijouji and Shura Saionji, respectively.
Pop rock band SHISHAMO is performing the opening theme "Jibun Kakumei." Singer-songwriter Satou is performing the ending theme "Rourou." The theme songs are previewed in the promotional video below.
Ayumu Uwano (Majo no Tabitabi episode director) is directing the anime at Studio Bind. Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (Shangri-La Frontier) is in charge of series composition. Hikari Komine (ushoku Tensei II: Isekai Iara Honki Dasu sub-character design) is designing the characters. Masaru Yokoyama (Horimiya) is composing the music.
Takeda (Hibike! Euphonium) and Musshu began serializing the school drama manga in Ultra Jump magazine in June 2021. Shueisha published the seventh volume on June 19, with the eighth volume planned for release on January 17, 2025.


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A new Kidou Senshi Gund (Mobile Suit Gundam) television anime, subtitled GQuuuuuuX, was announced at the Gundam Conference Winter 2024 on Wednesday. The anime series is being produced by animation studios Khara and Sunrise.
The television anime will air on Nippon Television Network. A re-edited version of select episodes will open in 373 theaters nationwide under the title Kidou Senshi Gundam: GQuuuuuuX - Beginning (Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX - Beginning) on January 17, 2025.

Cast
Amate Yuzuriha: Tomoyo Kurosawa (Houseki no Kuni)
Nyaan: Yui Ishikawa (Violet Evergarden)
Shuuji Itou: Shinba Tsuchiya (Ballroom e Youkoso)

Staff
Director: Kazuya Tsurumaki (FLCL)
Series Composition: Youji Enokido (Shoujo Kakumei Utena)
Script: Youji Enokido, Hideaki Anno (Shinseiki Evangelion)
Original Character Design: Take (Katanagatari)
Original Mechanical Design: Ikuto Yamashita (Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster)
Character Design, Chief Character Animation Director: Yumi Ikeda (Nakitai Watashi wa Neko wo Kaburu), Shie Kobori (SSSS.Dynazenon animation director)
Mechanical Design, Chief Mechanical Animation Director: Se-jun Kim (Mobile Suit Gundam: Twilight Axis)
Design Works: Toshiaki Ihara (A.I.C.O. Incarnation), Mahiro Maeda (Evangelion Movie 2: Ha), Shingo Abe (Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution main animator), Hidenori Matsubara (Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni character design), Takuya Io (Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED Freedom mechanical design), Shuuichi Iseki (Ryuu no Haisha character design), Takeshi Takakura (Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight mechanical design), E o Kaku PETER (Wonder Egg Priority), Ami, mebae (C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control character design), Kou Inaba (Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo mechanical design), Shinya Mizuno, Yuusuke Oomura (Pokemon Diamond & Pearl original character design), Yutaka Izubuchi (RahXephon director), Tomoko Masuda (Nihon Animator Mihonichi), Junbun Lin (Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo concept art), Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki
Art Design: Hiroshi Katou (Totonyan) (Mars Red)
Concept Art: Hajime Ueda (Bakemonogatari ending animation)
Storyboard: Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno, Mahiro Maeda, Touko Yatabe (Chainsaw Man)
Episode Director: Kazuya Tsurumaki, Daizen Komatsuda (Bubuki Buranki director), Touko Yatabe
Character Animation Director: Hidenori Matsubara, Mayumi Nakamura (Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru chief animation director), Shuuichi Iseki
Mechanical Animation Director: Shingo Abe, Gen Asano (SSSS.Dynazenon)
Detail Works: Toshiaki Ihara, Tatsuya Tanaka (Sakasama no Patema design works), Mahiro Maeda
Animation Check: Yasuhito Murata (Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt)
Digital Animation Check: Mayuko Kanosue (Studio Eight Colors) (Suzume no Tojimari 2nd key animation), Ayaka Miura (Re:Creators in-between animation), Emi Nakano (Koi wa Sekai Seifuku no Ato de)
Color Design: Akiko Inoue (Wish) (Kyoukai Senki)
Color Setting, Color Check: Kushima Sayako (Wish) (Mob Psycho 100 III), Hiromi Okamoto (Wish) (Mahoutsukai no Yome)
Special Effects: Shin Inoie (Majo no Tabitabi)
Art Director: Hiroshi Katou (Totonyan) (Uchuu Kyoudai)
Assistant Art Director: Chihiro Gotou (Totonyan) (Shadows House art director)
CGI Director: Takashi Suzuki (Ryuu no Haisha)
CGI Animation Director: Iwasato Masanori (Evangelion Shito, Hakata Shuurai director), Shiguma Morimoto (Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These CG director)
CGI Modeling Director: Wakatsuki Shintarou (Ochibi-san character modeling), Kusudo Ryousuke
CGI Technical Director: Kumagai Shunsuke (Nihon Animator Mihonichi 3DCG)
CGI Art Director: Hiroyasu Kobayashi (Promare CG director)
Graphic Design Director: Zama Kayoko (]Shin Evangelion Movie: CG director)
Visual Development Director: Yosuke Chiai (Darling in the FranXX opening sequence visual design)
Director of Photography: Tomoyuki Shiokawa (T2 studio) (Undead Girl Murder Farce)
Photography Advisor: Fukushi Susumu (T2 studio) (Osomatsu-san director of photography)
Special Effects Director: Hiroaki Yabe (Inou-Battle wa Nichijou-kei no Naka de director of photography)
Look Development: Nanae Hirabayashi (Sora no Otoshimono director of photography), Youko Miki (Kimi no Na wa. color design)
Editing: Emi Tsujita (Ryuu no Haisha)
Music: Yoshimasa Terui (Jujutsu Kaisen), Masayuki Hasuo (Bloodivores ending theme composition)
Sound Director: Haru Yamada (Sound Team Don Juan) (Metallic Rouge)
Sound Effects: Naoto Yamatani (Sound Box) (No Guns Life)
Main Producer: Yuuki Sugitani (Shin Evangelion Movie: animation producer)
Executive Producer: Naohiro Ogata (Gundam Breaker: Battlogue)
Producer: Kasai Keisuke (Kidou Senshi Gundam: Senkou no Hathaway assistant production manager)
Production Desk, Setting Production: Hayato Tanaka (Dantalian no Shoka assistant director)
Digital Production Desk: Fujiwara Kouhei (Shin Evangelion Movie: assistant production manager)
Distribution: TOHO, Bandai Namco Filmworks
Publicity: Bandai Namco Filmworks, Shochiku, Studio Khara, Nippon Television Network, TOHO
Production: Bandai Namco Filmworks

Synopsis
Amate Yuzuriha, a high school student residing peacefully in a space colony, a war refugee Nyaan. This meeting draws her into the illicit mobile suit dueling known as Clan Battle.
Under the pseudonym "Machu," she in fierce battles daily, piloting the GQuuuuuuX. An unidentified Gundam mobile suit, pursued by both the space force and the police, then before her, along with its pilot, a boy namedji.
Their world is now poised to enter a new era.


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It’s that time of year again, That’s right! Christmas, To celebrate this great holiday we have made a new theme for the community. It comes in both light and dark themes for those that love the dark we have a dark green theme going on with red highlights. for the light theme we have just modified the header and footer to match the holiday theme! I hope you enjoy!


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The Game Awards 2024 is set to be an exciting event, celebrating the best in the gaming industry. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the ceremony will take place on December 12, 2024, and promises to be a spectacular celebration of the year's top achievements. Here's a look at some of the standout nominees and categories for this year's awards:
Game of the Year Nominees
Astro Bot (Team Asobi) 2. Balatro (LocalThunk) 3. Black Myth: Wukong (Game Science) 4. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (FromSoftware) 5. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix) 6. Metaphor: ReFantazio (Studio Zero)
Notable Categories and Nominees
Best Game Direction: Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Ongoing Game: Destiny 2, Diablo IV, Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Helldivers 2
Best Performance: Briana White (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth), Hannah Telle (Life is Strange: Double Exposure), Humberly Gonzalez (Star Wars: Outlaws), Luke Roberts (Silent Hill 2), Melina Juergens (Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2)
Best Mobile Game: AFK Journey, Balatro, Pokemon Trading Card Game, Pocket Wuthering Waves, Zenless Zone Zero
Best Art Direction: Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Neva
Surprises and Snubs
This year's nominations have sparked quite a bit of discussion among fans and critics. Balatro, an innovative poker roguelike, has broken through to the Game of the Year category, a rare feat for indie games. On the other hand, some fans are debating the inclusion of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, a DLC, in the Game of the Year category.
Indie Game Recognition
Indie games have historically struggled to gain recognition at The Game Awards, but Balatro has managed to secure a nomination for Best Game Direction, highlighting its innovative design. Neva also received a nod for Best Art Direction, but overall, indie representation remains limited.
VR Gaming Breakthrough
VR gaming has seen significant growth this year, with Batman: Arkham Shadow and Asgard’s Wrath 2 both earning nominations in the Best VR/AR Game category.
Looking Ahead
As the countdown to The Game Awards 2024 continues, fans eagerly await the final results and the world premiere announcements that have become a hallmark of the event. With over 118 million live streams in 2023, the event is set to break records once again3.
The Game Awards 2024 is shaping up to be a thrilling celebration of the best in gaming. Who do you think will take home the top honors this year?
Cast your votes before voting closes!
The Game Awards | 10th Anniversary - December 12, 2024

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We are thrilled to announce that Anime Social is now officially on Twitter/X! 📢 Follow us here to stay updated with all the latest news, events, and happenings in our vibrant anime community.
What to Expect:
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Get ready, Anime Social fans! We're thrilled to announce that new site themes will be available in the coming weeks, and (dare I say) we're bringing a touch of holiday magic with a Christmas Theme! 🎄✨
Our festive Christmas Theme will feature beloved anime characters from popular series, adding a merry and bright touch to your browsing experience. Imagine your favorite characters all decked out in holiday cheer—it's going to be epic!
Stay tuned for more updates and be ready to switch to the new themes as we roll them out. Let’s celebrate the season together with Anime Social!

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Exciting times are ahead for Anime Social, and we can't wait to share our future plans once we have an active, buzzing community! Here's a sneak peek at what's in store:
Anime Watch Parties on Discord: Get ready to watch and discuss your favorite episodes in real-time with fellow fans. It's the ultimate group anime experience!
Graphic Design Contests: Showcase your artistic talents and creativity. Compete with others to design stunning visuals, banners, and more. Prizes and bragging rights await the winners!
Cosplay Competitions: Strut your stuff in your best anime-inspired outfits. Show off your craftsmanship and creativity, and be crowned the cosplay champion!
Fan Art Showcases: Display your artistic creations in our virtual gallery. Celebrate the talent within our community and get inspired by fellow artists.
Themed Discussions and Q&A Sessions: Dive deep into your favorite series, genres, and characters with like-minded fans. Participate in Q&A sessions with special guests and industry insiders.
Exclusive Member Events: Join special events just for our community members, including early access previews, exclusive sneak peeks, and much more.
These are just a few of the amazing activities we have planned. We can't wait to see our community grow and thrive, bringing these exciting events to life!
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Are you an anime enthusiast with a flair for writing? Anime Social is on the hunt for skilled content creators to expand our team! Here's what we're looking for:
Review Content Writers: Offer your perspectives and critiques on the newest anime series, films, and episodes. Your thoughtful reviews will steer our community toward the finest anime offerings.
Anime Database Contributors: Immerse yourself in the minutiae and craft detailed profiles for our Anime Database. Aid in establishing Anime Social as the premier destination for precise and comprehensive anime data.
Anime News Reporters: Keep abreast of the anime industry's latest developments and deliver breaking news to our audience. Be at the forefront of announcing new anime releases, events, and more.
Fan Fiction Authors: Channel your imagination and pen original narratives that enchant our readers. Enrich our community by bringing beloved characters and universes to life with your words.

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If this aligns with your aspirations, seize the opportunity to apply now and join our unique endeavor. Together, let's elevate Anime Social to the ultimate haven for anime aficionados! 🌟
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