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“Monoke The Movie: Phantom in the Rain” is the new animated supernatural feature, directed by Kenji Nakamura, based on the “Mononoke” anime TV series (2007), spinning-off from the “Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales” anthology series (2006), starring Hiroshi Kamiya ,Tomoyo Kurosawa, Aoi Yūki, Mami Koyama, Kana Hanazawa, Haruka Tomatsu, Yoko Hikasa, Yūko Kaida, Yukana, Yuki Kaji, Jun Fukuyama, Daisuke Hosomi, Miyu Irino and Kenjiro Tsuda, streaming November 28, 2024 on Netflix:

“…a girl named ‘Asa’ is trying to advance her career, while another named ‘Kame’ is seeking her dream to participate in the workings of the ‘Inner Chambers’.

“As the elderly ‘’ does her best to conceal its secrets…

“…the ‘Medicine Seller’ arrives and begins to unravel the truth…”

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The official accounts for the upcoming live-action TV drama adaptation Wingman , based on Masakazu Katsura's superhero manga from 1983, today released a 60-second new trailer featuring the theme song "chang[e]" performed by Japanese rock band Blue Encount . The clip introduces the main cast members and also shows for the first time the transformation of the protagonist Kenta Hirono into Wingman. Also, three voice cast members who voice three characters of Podreams, the other dimensional world to which the heroine Aoi belonged. Akio Otsuka (Batou in Ghost in The Shell ) voices the role of Rimel, the emperor who has complete control over Podreams and is after Aoi's Dreamnote, Haruka Tomatsu (Asuna in Sword Art Online ) voicecs The Shiba, an assassin sent to Earth by Rimel, and Tomokazu Seki (Domon Kasshu in Mobile Fighter G Gundam ) voices Doctor. Lark, who is imprisoned in Podreams at war. Akio Otsuka Rimel Haruka Tomatsu The...

Ahead of a January 2025 broadcast in Japan, the official website and accounts for the I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic anime today unveiled a brand-new key visual for the fantasy series. Key Visual Three additional cast members were also announced, joining Ayumu Murase (Liam), Tomokazu Sugita (Lardon), Asuna (Haruka Tomatsu) and Jodi (Saori Hayami): Scarlet voiced by Shizuka Ito Raymond voiced by Takehito Koyasu (Zeke in Attack on Titan ) Mysterious Girl voiced by Rie Kugimiya (Happy in Fairy Tail ) Scarlet Raymond Mysterious Girl Related: I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic Anime Debuts in January 2025 Based on the light novels by Nazuna Miki and Kabocha, Kenichi Ishikura ( Sakura Trick ) directs I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic at studios Marvy Jack and Studio Deen,...

Time to reel in more details for the upcoming original anime Negative Positive Angler as Kadokawa revealed a catcher’s box of more information for the Yutaka Uemura ( Saga of Tanya the Evil )-directed series. Following the release of the first full trailer to the world, a brand new visual was revealed alongside the announcement of the anime's premiere on October 3, as well as opening and ending theme song and character/cast info. Negative Positive Angler TV Anime Main Trailer and Key Visual Three-piece Japanese band Van de Shop will perform the opening theme song “Ito” is performed, with 96neko (also known as Kuroneko) performing the ending theme song “Shonin Yokkyu." Joining the cast of Negative Positive Angler include: Alice voiced by Haruka Tomatsu (Asuna Yuki in Sword Art Online ) Arua voiced by Yuya Hirose (Holm in Delicious in Dungeon ) Alice Arua Related: Negative Positive Angler Anime Reels in 3 More...

The official website for the four-member voice actor unit Sphere has announced that their debut's 15th anniversary CD single "Shining days, shining stars!" is set to release from Lantis on November 27, 2024, and also posted the song's short version music video. The song was written by Aki Hata and composed, arranged by Katsuhiko Kurosu, a team that has worked with the unit since their debut. The single will also include the title tune's another version, in which each member sings as the main vocalist. sphere "Shining days, shining stars!" Music Video (short ver.) CD jakcet The news was also revealed in their live-streaming on YouTube on August 24. Related: Va Unit sphere to Star in Their 10th Anniversary Drama "Gekidan Sphere" Sphere was formed by Haruka Tomatsu (Asuna in Sword Art Online ), Minako Kotobuki (Asuka Tanaka in Sound! Euphonium ), Ayahi Takagaki (Lisbeth/Rika Shinozaki in Sword Art Online ), and Aki Toyosaki (Yunyun...

Ahead of an October 2024 broadcast, the official website and accounts for the Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles anime today unveiled a brand-new key visual for Season 2 and confirmed eight additional cast members. It was also announced that "Auftakt" by Aguri Onishi and "Haru Machi Uta" by Nanaka Suwa will serve as the series' opening and ending songs, respectively. Key Visual The newly confirmed cast members are as follows: Gustave Huguenot voiced by Seiro Ogino Aria Governess voiced by Ayahi Takagaki Satsuki Sumeragi voiced by Haruka Tomatsu Lucius Orgueille voiced by Kosuke Toriumi Sara voiced by Hiyori Nitta Orphia voiced by Yukina Shuto Alma voiced by Asuka Nishi Reiss Vulfe voiced by Koji Yusa Gustave Aria Satsuki Lucius Sara Orphia Alma Reiss Related: Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 Anime Premieres in October 2024 Based on the light novels by Yuri Kitayama and Riv, Hiroshi Kubo ( Chio's School Road episode director) directs Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles...

I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic , an upcoming TV anime based on the series of fantasy light novels, has revealed a wealth of new information, including a new trailer and the main cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in January 2025. The main cast includes: Liam voiced by Ayumu Murase (Dali in Migi&Dali ) Liam character art Ladon voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Sasaki in Sasaki and Peeps ) Ladon character art Asuna voiced by Haruka Tomatsu (Mel in Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence ) Asuna character art Jodie voiced by Saori Hayami (Emma in Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- ) Jodie character art The original I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic light novels are written by Nazuna Miki, illustrated by Kabotya, and published in Japan by To Books. J-Novel Club also publishes an...

The official YouTube channel for Japanese VTuber boy band Strawberry Prince ( SutoPuri for short), has started streaming a music video for their new song, "Chikai no Hanataba wo ~With You~." The song will be featured as the ending theme for Gekijou-ban SutoPuri Hajimari no Monogatari ~ Strawberry School Festival!!!~ ( Strawberry Prince The Movie: A Story of The Beginning ~Strawberry School Festival!!!!~ ), the upcoming anime feature film inspired by themselves. The CD single including the song, titled "Hajimari no MonogatarI," was released in Japan on June 5, staying at #1 in Oricon's daily single charts for five consecutive days. Strawberry Prince "Chikai no Hanataba wo ~With You~" music video "Hajimari no Monogatari" regular edition CD jacket Related: Strawberry Prince Anime Feature Film Reveals Main Trailer, Visual In the film, the six members of Strawberry Prince are voicing the characters based on themselves. Meanwhile, nine additional voice cast members have been announced. Their characters...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring confirmed today that the anime is scheduled to premiere at 25: 50 on July 7 Jst (01:50 on July 8) on TV Tokyo and other channels. As announced , Crunchyroll will stream the anime for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis. Related : A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring TV Anime Releases New Trailer Featuring Op Theme The original A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring novel series written by Shizuru Minazuki has been published from AlphaPolis for 15 volumes since 2017. Atsushi Nigorikawa ( Beast Tamer ) serves as the director of the TV anime adaptation, alongside series composition writer Atsushi Maekawa ( After School Dice Club ) and character designer Yuki Nakano ( Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear ). Akinari Suzuki ( Smile Down the Runway ) provides the music, and...

A spin-off of the original anime series, Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales, Mononoke is undoubtedly one of the most peculiar original anime series we have on the market. It is an avant-garde series focusing on the supernatural, incorporating elements of mystery and psychological horror, as the series focuses on the unnamed traveling apothecary who is stingy with words. He travels with his medicine cabinet and a box containing a spiritual sword whose pommel is adorned with a monkey’s head, fighting numerous supernatural enemies along the way.

The original anime series ran for 12 series in 2007 but the series is coming back with a feature-length anime movie titled Mononoke: Karakasa, which is going to be released on July 26, 2024 in Japan. Today, a new trailer and a lot of new information has been released, so we are going to report everything to you here.

The Mononoke anime movie was announced back in 2022, as...

Overlord has consistently been one of the most popular and successful isekai series for some years now, definitely becoming a classic of the genre. Based on the 16-volume (as of the time of writing) light novel series by Kugane Maruyama, the Overlord anime series premiered back in 2015, and so far, four seasons have been released, along with Ova works and compilation movies. But, when the fourth season was originally announced, an anime film was also confirmed, and we can finally reveal that the upcoming Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom movie released its first trailer and confirmed a Fall 2024 release window.

The Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom movie was announced back in 2021 alongside the fourth season, with the two works adapting the Holy Kingdom Arc of the series. The series aired first, adapting volumes 10, 11, and 14, while it has been confirmed that the movie would be adapting volumes 12 and 13. After the release of some teaser visuals,...

Through a brand-new trailer released today, the powers that be have designated a Fall 2024 release date for upcoming anime film Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom and added four voice actors to its ranks with set of stunning cast photos. Naoyuki Ito continues to direct the anime at studio Madhouse. The new cast members are as follows: Neia voiced by Yoshi Aoyama Remedios voiced by Hitomi Nabatame Calca voiced by Saori Hayami Kelart voiced by Haruka Tomatsu Yoshino Aoyama Hitomi Nabatame Saori Hayami Haruka Tomatsu Related: Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Anime Film Unveils New Teaser Visual Crunchyroll streams the first four seasons of Overlord in a range of subs and dubs, describing the story as such: When a popular Mmorpg is scheduled to be shut down permanently, veteran player Momonga refuses to log out. As NPCs begin to develop personalities and minds of their own he decides to put his skills to...

The previously announced A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring anime today released its first trailer and a new key visual, revealing more cast and staff, a July 2024 release date and "Makuake" by pop-rock band Gohobi as the series' ending theme song. Here's the updated cast list, which you can catch a preview of below: Takumi voiced by Yusuke Shirai Alan voiced by Aina Suzuki Elena voiced by Miharu Hanai Syl voiced by Haruka Tomatsu Key Visual Related: Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf Anime Debuts on April 1 Based on the light novels by Shizuru Minazuki, A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring is being directed by Atsushi Nigorikawa at studio Emt Squared, with series composition by Atsushi Maekawa ( Hunter x Hunter ), character designs by Yuki Nakano ( Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear ) and music by Akinari Suzuki ( Giant Beasts of Ars ). Alpha Manga publishes an...

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the New World , an upcoming TV anime based on the isekai fantasy light novel series, has revealed a new trailer, additional cast members, and the opening theme song performer for the production. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on April 7, 2024. It will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The new cast members include: Mireille Grangeon voiced by Hitomi Nabatame (Alma in Undead Murder Farce ) Mireille Grangeon character visual Fam voiced by Haruka Tomatsu (Mel in Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence ) Fam character visual True performs the opening theme for the series, which is entitled “Blue Days”. The original As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the New World light novels are written by Miraijin A, illustrated by jimmy, and published in Japan by Kodansha under their Kodansha Ranobe Books imprint.

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the New World , an upcoming TV anime based on the isekai fantasy light novel series, has revealed a new trailer, additional cast members, and the opening theme song performer for the production. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on April 7, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The new cast members include: Mireille Grangeon voiced by Hitomi Nabatame (Alma in Undead Murder Farce ) Mireille Grangeon character visual Fam voiced by Haruka Tomatsu (Mel in Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence ) Fam character visual True performs the opening theme for the series, which is entitled “Blue Days”. The original As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the New World light novels are written by Miraijin A, illustrated by jimmy, and published in Japan by Kodansha under their Kodansha Ranobe Books imprint.

The official website of AnimeJapan 2024 revealed the line-ups for its main stages, Red, Blue and Green, on Jan 19, 2024.

AnimeJapan 2024 will take place at Tokyo Big Sight on March 23-24, 2024.

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

Red & Green Stage: Closed stage with assigned seating. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Blue Stage: Open stage with assigned seating for seated viewing near the stage front. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Limited free viewing at the rear due to space constraints.

Check out the complete timetable of AnimeJapan 2024 stages below:

Red Stage AnimeJapan 2024 Line-up: Date: March 23, 2024 Timings (Jst)Event NameMembers attending09:15 – 09:50Suicide Squad ISEKAIAnna Nagase, Yuuichirou Umehara, Reigo Yamaguchi, Jun Fukuyama and more10:25 – 11:00Mushoku Tensei: Jobless ReincarnationYumi Uchiyama, Tomokazu Sugita, Ai Kayano, Yuuki Takada, Yuiko Ohara11:35 – 12:10i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!

The latest outing from the multimedia franchise finds its heroes still trapped inside an RPG, where they learn lessons about cooperation

Online trolls, squabblers and that scourge of Mmorpg, player-killers, come in for a severe ticking-off in the snappily titled second film spin-off of the light novel, manga and TV anime Sword Art Online franchise. This aims to school teen gamers in online etiquette, but goes about it so sententiously it’s enough to send anyone scurrying for the dark web.

Scherzo of Deep Night’s lead pair of avatars, long-tressed fencer Asuna (voiced by Haruka Tomatsu) and big-fringed warrior Kirito (Yoshitsugu Matsuoka), are still trapped inside Sword Art Online, a D&d-style online role-playing game. They are solo adventurers, but find themselves caught up in the rivalry between two guilds that players can sign up to. When Asuna and Kirito get wind that one is planning to lay hands...

The animated TV series Sword Art Online has been a massive success, as have the novels, and now an animated film has been announced, Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale which you can only hope will continue to push the franchise closer to the mainstream.

Based on Reki Kawahara’s novel series, which has sold 12.5 million units in Japan, and spawned two TV anime adaptations, video games, and much more, Sword Art Online follows Kirito, who tries to survive in a next-gen Vrmmorpg.

At the recent Dengeki Bunko Autumn Festival 2016, members of the cast came together to announce the new movie, Ordinal Scale, which covers an all-new storyline.

On hand were Haruka Tomatsu, who plays the heroine of the series Asuna, as well as Ayana Taketatsu who plays the role of Leafa, Kanae Ito who plays the role of Yui, Rina Hidaka who plays the role of Silica, and...

Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale, based on the smash hit light novel series published by Kadokawa’s Dengeki Bunko boasting worldwide sales of 19 million copies, is set for its global premiere in spring 2017.

In partnership with the Kadokawa Corporation, Skydance Media, a U.S.-based diversified media company, has acquired the worldwide live-action rights for Sword Art Online.

Having already spawned a comic book series, two TV anime adaptations, and video games, and with its first theatrical film, Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale, set for worldwide release in spring 2017, this marks Sword Art Online’s first foray into live-action television. It will be developed as a TV series based on the storyline of the original series.

According to the studio, the story premise is:

2022 – The NerveGear, the world’s first dedicated full-dive device developed by the genius programmer, Akihiko Kayaba. It was a revolutionary machine that...

The official website for Hyakka Ryōran Samurai Bride, the second season of Hyakka Ryōran Samurai Girls, revealed additional cast members for the second season on Tuesday.

The additional cast is as follows:

Chinatsu Akasaki as Sasuke Sarutobi

Yōko Hikasa as Musashi Miyamoto

Naomi Shindo as Kojirō Sasaki

Haruka Tomatsu as Motaemon Araki

Satomi Satou as Inshun Hōzōin

Mamiko Noto as Keiji Maeda

The website also confirmed that the series will premiere in April. The staff for the second series remains the same, except Satoru Nishizono (Needless, Welcome to the Nhk) is handling the series composition instead of Ryunosuke Kingetsu.

The series, based on Akira Suzuki‘s novels, is set in the early 21st century — except in this alternate world, the Tokugawa shogunate never lost power and Japan maintained its enforced seclusion from the rest of the world. At a giant academy for children of military families at the foot of Mt.

The media distribution site Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will stream the Maoyuu (Maoyuu Maou Yuusha) television anime series. The site will stream the series on Fridays starting on January 4th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Est for members in North and South America, Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and the Netherlands.

Mamare Touno‘s original novel series centers around Yūsha (Hero), a fighter in a war that humans and demons have waged for 15 years. The humans have infiltrated the demons’ territory, but Hero is separated from his three companions before he enters the castle of Maō (Demon Queen). However, the Queen is waiting for him, and instead of fighting him, she proposes an alliance. Her explanation changes his entire view of not just his purpose in battle, but the purpose of war in general.

The series stars Ami Koshimizu as Maō and Jun Fukuyama as Yūsha. Other cast members include Chiwa Saito,...