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The official website for Maho Tsukai Precure!! ~ Mirai Days~ , the upcoming sequel to the 13th Precure TV series Witchy Precure! (known as Maho Tsukai Precure! / Maho Girls Precure! in Japan), began streaming a trailer featuring the opening theme song "Dokkin♢Mahou Tsukai PreCure!! Part 3 ~Mirai Days," performed by Rie Kitagawa . Kitagawa sang the original TV series' opening theme song in two versions — "Dokkin♢Mahou Tsukai PreCure!" for the first half of the series and "Dokkin♢Mahou Tsukai PreCure! Part 2" for the second half. "Part 3 ~Mirai Days" is a newly updated version of the song. Additionally, the ending theme song "Kisekira Link" will be sung by Cure Miracle (voiced by Rie Takahashi ), Cure Magical (voiced by Yui Horie ) and Cure Felice (voiced by Saori Hayami ). Maho Tsukai Precure!! ~ Mirai Days~ Trailer The synopsis written on the YouTube video description reads: Mirai and her friends, who miraculously reunited after several years, begin...

Following the anime's fifth episode broadcast in Japan, the official website and accounts for Shangri-La Frontier revealed a new trailer for Season 2's forthcoming Nephilim Hollow Arc, in which Sunraku takes a break from the game and returns to one of his old favorites. Cast members for two new characters, Nephilim Hollow's first-ranked player and a talented operator who plays with her, were also announced. Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 Nephilim Hollow Arc Trailer The newly announced cast is as follows: Rust voiced by Rie Takahashi (Emilia in Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- ) Mordo voiced by Kaito Ishikawa (Naofumi in The Rising of the Shield Hero ) Rust Mordo Related: A Guide to Shangri-La Frontier Based on the manga by Ryosuke Fuji, Toshiyuki Kubooka ( Handyman Saitou in Another World ) directs Shangri-La Frontier at studio C2C, with series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu ( That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ), character designs...

The previous episode of Re:Zero Season 3 once again established how precarious of a situation the city of Priestella was in. And in this city taken prisoner by the Sin Archbishops, Subaru Natsuki suffered two telling defeats.

Not only did he have to pass up the opportunity to fight and exact revenge against the Sin Archbishop of Gluttony, he wasn’t able to defeat the vile Capella Lugunica Emerada.

With the plan to take over the City Hall having fallen flat what will Subaru and the others do now?

Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 6 Preview:

The official website of Re:Zero season 3 revealed the premise of episode 6. It is as follows:

Subaru, who had been engulfed by a muddy torrent as if to wash away Pristella, lost consciousness. When he regained his senses, he found himself in front of Priscilla and Liliana. The two of them, who had picked Subaru up, conveyed the new...

With each passing episode, Re:Zero Season continues to become more tense. Subaru’s failure to rescue Emilia from Regulus, and the subsequent city wide announcement from the Witch Cult has finally established how dire their situation is.

Subaru and the other do come up with plan to take back the City Hall in order to stop Capella’s broadcasts. However, he ends up encounter the Archbishop of Gluttony, Roy Alphard, much to his chagrin. If you were keen enough to notice, there are multiple Sin Archbishops of Gluttony.

Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 5 will focus on Emilia’s plight and also continue the face off at the City Hall. Will Subaru and the Royal Selection candidates land a decisive blow on the Witch Cult?

Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 5 Preview:

The official website of Re:Zero season 4 revealed the premise of episode 5. It is as follows:

Observing Emilia’s puzzled expression in response to his question,...

The official website for Maho Tsukai Precure!! ~ Mirai Days~ , the upcoming sequel to the 13th Precure TV series Witchy Precure! (known as Maho Tsukai Precure! / Maho Girls Precure! in Japan), released a new poster visual featuring the returning four main characters — Cure Miracle, Cure Magical, Cure Felice and Mofurun. Poster visual Maho Tsukai Precure!! ~ Mirai Days~ is set to premiere on ABC TV/TV Asahi networks' midnight programming block "ANiMAZiNG!!!" on January 11, 2025, at 26:00 (Jst). Ahead of the TV premiere, a part of the first episode will be screened at a special event to be held at the Shinjuku Wald 9 Theater in Tokyo on December 7, 2024, as well as the original TV anime's final 50th episode. The four original main voice cast members — Rie Takahashi (Mirai Asahina / Cure Miracle), Yui Horie (Riko Izayoi / Cure Magical), Saori Hayami (Ha-chan / Kotoha Hanami / Cure Felice), Ayaka Saito (Mofurun) — and the theme song singer Rie Kitagawa...

A lot happened in Re:Zero Season 3 episode 2. Not only did the Witch Cult kidnap Emilia, but they also took the whole of Priestella city hostage, demanding that they hand over the remains of a Witch that lay buried somewhere in the city.

On top of that, Garfiel and Mimi are having their own problems to deal with, as Gorgeous Tiger got to meet his long lost mother, and was now put in a difficult spot. However, after coming to terms with his emotions, Garfiel has now taken the decision to rescue his half siblings and their father from the grasp of the evil Capella Emerada Lugunica.

Re:Zero Season 3 episode 3 will focus on Garfiel mounting an attack on Priestella’s city hall. However, are he and Mimi strong enough to win this battle?

Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 4 Preview:

The official website of Re:Zero season 4 revealed the premise of episode 3. It is as...

Re:Zero Season 3’s previous episode ended on a cliffhanger, with yet another Archbishop of the Witch Cult joining the battle. Not only did this complicate things for Subaru, the worst part was that the Archbishop of Greed, Regulus Corneas, was holding an unconscious Emilia in his hands.

Re:Zero Season 3 episode 3 will bring the battle with the Archbishops to an end, and explore more of what is happening across Priestella city. Apparently, these two aren’t the only enemies who have landed in the Water Gate City. What exactly are their intentions?

Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 3 Preview:

The official website of Re:Zero season 3 revealed the premise of episode 3. It is as follows:

Sirius unleashed flames, but it was Regulus Corneas, the Archbishop of Greed from the Witch Cult, who saved Emilia. Holding the unconscious Emilia, Regulus declares her to be his bride. Sirius, intent on burning Emilia to ashes, unleashes another torrent...

The first episode of Re:Zero Season 3, which was 90 minutes long, set up the stage for what will follow in this season. While the majority of the episode was spent on setting up the scene, the final moments just upped the ante as Subaru found himself caught in the schemes of the Witch Cult.

In what was a weird and haunting sequence, Subaru fell victim to the Sin Archbishop of Wrath’s powers, causing him to return by death. And naturally, in Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 2, Subaru will try to find a way to counteract the Witch Cult’s scheme.

Compared to the previous episode, the second one will be more action packed, as both Emilia and Beatrice enter the fray to support Subaru in his fight.

Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 2 Preview:

The official website of Re:Zero season 3 revealed the premise of episode 2. It is as follows:

Subaru was suddenly killed by Sirius Romanée-Conti,...

The time has finally come! Subaru is returning by death once more for Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 , which officially starts its Crunchyroll stream today. A year after his victory, the dust has barely had a chance to settle before it's kicked back up again with another crisis. Read on for all the details, and watch Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 starting today on Crunchyroll! In this article: Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch How Many Episodes Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 premieres on October 2, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and Cis Related: Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World...

Ahead of the anime's January 2025 broadcast debut and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official accounts for I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time released a brand-new character trailer for the Executioner, the alter-ego of protagonist Alina Clover (voiced by Rie Takahashi). Character Illustration Related: Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Season 2 Anime Drops the Hammer in New Collaboration Art Based on the light novels by Mato Kosaka and Gaou, Tsuyoshi Nagasawa ( Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs ) directs I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Misuzu Chiba and character designs by Yoshihiro Osada and Shinichi Machida. Yen Press publishes an official English version of the light novels and describes the story: Alina Clover signed up to be a receptionist for the Adventurers Guildthinking...

Rentaro will have his hands full when he adds new girlfriends voiced by Amane Shindo, Rie Takahashi, Lynn and Kanon Takao to his romantic roster in Season 2 of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You , but he's got plenty of heart to share in a brand-new key visual unveiled today. It was also announced that the much-anticipated sequel will debut on Japanese television on January 12, 2025 . Key Visual Related: The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Anime Season 2 Confirms January 2025 Premiere Based on the manga by Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa, Hikaru Sato ( Dropkick on My Devil! ) directs The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You at Bilbury Animation Studios, with series composition by Takashi Aoshima ( Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ) and character designs by Akane Yano ( And you thought there is never a girl online? ). Crunchyroll streams the first...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Mayu Murata’s Honey Lemon Soda romance manga series today announced four additional voice cast members. As previously reported , Kana Ichinose (Suletta Mercury in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ) has already been cast as the main heroine Uka Ishimori and Shogo Yano (Mafuyu Sato in given ) as her love interest, Kai Miura. Related: Honey Lemon Soda TV Anime Releases First Trailer, New Key Visual Serina Kanno voiced by Rie Takahashi (Megumin in Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world! ) Comments from Takahashi: For both Uka-chan and the readers, I am sure that Serina-chan is very admirable and natural. I would like to carefully weave together the sparkle of what would be wonderful if there were such a Serina-chan, while also cherishing her own feelings. Ayumi Endo voiced by Miyari Nemoto (Sazanka in In the Heart of Kunoichi...

Get ready to meet Yuki, a teenager who stays alive by cheating death! It was announced today that the light novel series Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table has an anime adaptation now in production. A special announcement video, narrated by voice actress Rie Takahashi and produced by Kafuu of Argument Studio, premiered this morning. The video introduces Yuki, the protagonist of the series, and gives a glimpse of the many death games she's played over the course of the light novel series so far: Related: The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 Anime Uncovers 'Ultra' Teaser Visual Artist Nekometaru also penned a special visual for the announcement: More information, including cast, crew and release window, will be available at a later date. Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table is written by Yushi Ukai and illustrated by Nekometaru. The ninth volume will be released in...

The seven siblings of The Shiunji Family Children anime made their debut today in the first teaser trailer for the upcoming adaptation of the manga series of the same name by Rent-a-Girlfriend ’s Reiji Miyajima. Alongside the teaser trailer which announces the voice cast and a 2025 broadcast, a teaser visual was released as well as the first details on the staff members bringing the series to life at Doga Kobo. The Shiunji Family Children Teaser Trailer and Visual Shin Shiunji voiced by Yuichiro Umehara (Goblin Slayer as Goblin Slayer ) Banri Shiunji voiced by Chika Anzai (Reina Kousaka in Sound! Euphonium ) Seiha Shiunji voiced by Marika Kono (Mizuki Yuiga in We Never Learn: Bokuben ) Ouka Shiunji voiced by Rie Takahashi (Ai Hoshino in Oshi no Ko ) Minami Shiunji voiced by Hana Hishikawa (Yui Nagomi in Delicious Party Precure ) Kotono Shiunji voiced by Kana Ichinose (Fern in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) Shion...

Oh, that's a baseball! Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- is teaming up with the Central League's Hanshin Tigers for a star-studded collab game next month. New art (seen above) depicts Subaru, Rem, Emilia, Puck, Ram and Beatrice decked out in custom Tigers uniforms for the occasion. The collab game, taking place August 20 at Osaka's Kyocera Dome, will pit the Tigers against the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. Yusuke Kobayashi (the voice of Subaru) is scheduled to throw out the first pitch, cheered on by Rie Takahashi (the voice of Emilia) and Satomi Arai (the voice of Beatrice). Starting in mid-August, the official Hanshin Tigers web store will carry goods featuring the collab art, including acrylic stands and keyrings: Related: Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 Anime Reveals New Trailer, Visual and Cast The show's summer activities don't stop there! It's also been announced that Re:zero will have...

In the previous episodes, Oshi No Ko Season 2 has been dealing with how the author of Tokyo Blade was not satisfied with the script of the stage play adaptation. This discontent put the rehearsals for the stage play on hold.

While that was the main issue in focus, we also get to see crumbs of Ruby, and also the date between Aqua and Akane.

However, the important turnaround was when Aqua, realizing why Abiko might be having an issue with the screenplay, comes up with a plan to help convince her otherwise. The date certainly played a role in this.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 4 will look to resolve the issues between the screenwriter Goa and mangaka Abiko, who is shown to be going through a lot of stress thanks to the hectic serialization schedule of her manga! The cast might finally overcome the obstacle and continue with the stage play adaptation after all.

After a gripping first two episodes, the stage for the Tokyo Blade arc is slowly being set. The previous episode ended with the shocking revelation that the Tokyo Blade author, Abiko Samejima, demanded a complete rewrite of the script, putting rehearsals on indefinite hold. As tensions rise, questions were raised on whether the play can move forward under these new constraints.

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3 is poised to determine the fate of the Tokyo Blade stage play amid a major script overhaul and also build on the character dynamics that were explored in the flashback of the previous episode.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 2 Preview:

The official website of Oshi No Ko revealed the premise of Oshi No Ko season 2 episode 3. It is as follows:

Under Akane’s guidance, Aqua watched a stage play for the first time at the theater where “Tokyo Blade” was being performed. There, Aqua...

The first episode of Oshi No Ko Season 2 set the tone for the season – giving a glimpse into what the Tokyo Blade arc will be like. Tokyo Blade – the hit fantasy manga within the universe of Oshi No Ko was explored in the previous episode as Aqua, Kana and Akane all started prepping for their roles in the stage play.

While Akane struggled to connect with her character, Aqua was focused on his goal of finding out more about Ai and unearth clues to her murder. On top of that, the situation escalated as the mangaka of Tokyo Blade, Abiko Samejima was not satisfied with the stage play’s script.

Oshi No Ko Season 2, episode 2 will delve more into author’s decision and her personality as she visits the Lala Lai troupe’s rehearsal. The episode is sure to have some intense drama.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 2 Preview:

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We're just a couple days away from the return of the Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World anime, and we have everything you need to know to return to the battlefield. The Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 release date has been officially locked in for Crunchyroll, so look for the stream to kick off on July 10 at 7:30 a.m. Pt . In this article: Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 premieres on July 10, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis Related: Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World...

Ahead of Season 2's July 10 premiere in Japan, the official website and accounts for the Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World anime celebrated Tanabata with a cute couple illustration, while also announcing the casting of Rie Takahashi (Emilia in Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ) as Vichyssoise Alek Hydra. Vichyssoise Alek Hydra Tanabata Illustration Related: Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 Anime Reveals New Trailer Based on the light novels by Kei Sazane and Ao Nekonabe, Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 is directed by Yuki Inaba ( KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World ) at Studio Pallet and Silver Link., with series composition by Shunsuke Ishikawa, character designs by Kaori Yoshikawa and music by Elements Garden. Crunchyroll streams the first season and will simulcast the second. Yen Press publishes the original light novels and describes the story: For years,...

Almost a year after its first season concluded, the popular idol anime Oshi no Ko is returning with its second season on July 3, 2024. Diving into the Tokyo Blade arc, which follows Aqua’s involvement in a stage play adaptation of a popular manga with a dark secret, the first episode sets the tone for what will follow in the season.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 1 Preview:

The official website of Oshi No Ko revealed the premise of Oshi No Ko season 2 episode 1. It is as follows:

Rehearsals for “Tokyo Blade” have begun. Aqua uses even acting as a means to pursue the truth behind Ai’s death. However, the presence of Himekawa, the star actor of the Lala Lai theater troupe, strongly stimulates the cast!

Staff involved in Oshi No Ko season 2 episode 1 includes:

Screenplay: Jin Tanaka Storyboard: Kuniyasu Nishina Episode Director: Kuniyasu Nishina Color Script: Saori Tachibana, Kuniyasu Nishina...

The official website for Maho Tsukai Precure!! ~ Mirai Days~ , the upcoming sequel to the 13th Precure TV series Witchy PreCure! (known as Maho Tsukai Precure! / Maho Girls Precure! in Japan), announced on June 12 that all of the four main voice cast members from the original series will reprise their roles. The returning voice cast members include: Mirai Asahina / Cure Miracle voiced by Rie Takahashi (Megumin in Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world! ) Riko Izayoi / Cure Magical voiced by Yui Horie ( Ayu Tsukimiya in Kanon ) Ha-chan / Kotoha Hanami / Cure Felice voiced by Saori Hayami (Miyuki Shiba in The Irregular at Magic High School ) Mofurun voiced by Ayaka Saito (Mitsukuni Haninozuka in Ouran High School Host Club ) The four cast members were informed of the decision to produce the sequel in March. A video showing the four gathered without prior information, surprised and pleased by the announcement, is now streaming on...

With several dozen soulmates still to find, Rentaro Aijo is going to need more than one season to catch 'em all. Fortunately, he'll have it! It was confirmed today that the previously-announced second season of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You will broadcast in Japan in January 2025. A new visual for the upcoming season depicts Rentaro with girlfriends old and new: Related: The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Anime Unveils 'Love for Family' Exhibition Visual Four new girlfriends have also been cast, with art revealed for each (in order below): Kurumi Haraga: Amane Shindo (Megumi Okura in Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress ) Iku Sutou: Rie Takahashi (Megumin in Konosuba ) Mimimi Utsukushisugi: Lynn (Lillia in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ) Meme Kakure: Kanon Takao (Iris in Konosuba ) Based on the manga by Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You...

Oshi no Ko Season 2 Cast: Who Are the New and Returning Characters in the Hit Anime's Sequel? - Main Image

Oshi no Ko is finally coming back soon. With the show’s return just a bit over a month away, here are all the confirmed details about the new and returning cast members of Oshi no Ko season 2.

As this new season will directly follow the last one with no significant time jump, it should come as no surprise that many of the main characters are returning.

All Confirmed Returning Cast and Characters in Oshi no Ko Season 2

As teased in the first season’s final episode, Oshi no Ko season 2 will cover the manga’s Tokyo Blade arc. There, Aqua, Kana, and Akane will be given a lot of time to shine.

While there’s still no proper trailer featuring these three, the series did confirm the following returning...

Following the teaser trailer introduced on Wednesday, Japanese virtual YouTuber agency hololive's new magical girl-themed mixed-media project Magical Girl holoWitches! released an main trailer on its official website today on May 17. The project features the six VTubers who belong to the agency — Sakura Miko , Houshou Marine , Amane Kanata , Himemori Luna , Sakamata Chloe , and Murasaki Shion . They play themselves in the project. The clip introduces two more original fairy characters — Aelu voiced by Rie Takahashi (Megumin in Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world! ) and Lagu voiced by Aoi Yuki (Madoka Kaname in Puella Magi Madoka Magica ). The project's official website describes the project's story: This is a world where the magical world of “Holocas World” exists, created when the light of people's hearts, “Holo,” is gathered through the “Holocas” streaming app. The main characters are usually active as “Holocas” streamers. The “Yumeochi” phenomenon occurs when people who are anxious or...

The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses is returning this summer with a second season with a release date of July 4 in Japan, following an official announcement on the series' accounts . A new trailer and visuals were also released, showcasing the new cast members for the upcoming anime season. Mao Takasaki voiced by Rie Takahashi (Megumin in Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world! ) Mao Takasaki character visual Ririka Chiyoda voiced by Ayana Taketatsu (Kei Karuizawa in Classroom of the Elite ) Ririka Chiyoda character visual Moemi Souya voiced by Reina Ueda (Lemon Irvine in Mashle: Magic And Muscles ) Moemi Souya character visual Hekiru Yoshino voiced by Kana Hanazawa ( Hotaru Hinase in A Condition Called Love ) Hekiru Yoshino character visual Azumi Valentina voiced by Yu Serizawa (Nozomi Kitahara in Mf Ghost ) Azumi Valentina character visual The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season 2 key visual Related: The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season...

Whether you're off living a fulfilling life or on a vindictive warpath for revenge, none of it would've happened without the sacrifice and influence of maternal figures. As such, the official accounts for the Oshi no Ko anime series rightfully celebrated Ai Hoshino with a Mother's Day visual and accompanying video with voiceover from Rie Takahashi on Sunday in Japan. Season 2 of the anime is slated to begin airing in July 2024 . Mother's Day visual Related: Oshi no Ko Anime Enjoys a Picnic in Children's Day Visual The first season of the  Oshi no Ko  TV anime is currently streaming on Hidive. The manga, written by Aka Akasaka ( Kaguya-sama: Love is War ) and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari ( Scum's Wish ), is published in  Weekly Young Jump  in Japan while Manga Plus digitally publishes the  manga's official English version . Yen Press releases  physical editions of the English manga . Manga Plus describes the series...

Crunchyroll announced that they will start streaming the English dub of Konosuba season 3 on the platform starting April 24, 2024.

Cast and staff involved in the English dub were also revealed.

Konosuba season 3 English dub cast includes:

Arnie Pantoja as Kazuma Faye Mata as Aqua Erica Mendez as Megumin Cristina Vee as Darkness Sarah Williams as Tranquility Girl Imari Williams as Hagen Kira Buckland as Chris Carrie Keranen as Sylvia Erika Harlacher-Stone as Luna Imari Williams as Roughneck Lucien Dodge as Dust Patrick Seitz as Verdia Ryan Bartley as Chomusuke

Staff includes:

Voice Director: Ezra Weisz Producer: Mami Okada Adaptation: Chris Cason Mixer: Benjamin Harrington Engineer: Naji Ali

KonoSuba season 3 started airing on April 10, 2024.

Machico performed the opening theme song “Growing Up,” while Sora Amamiya (Aqua Va), Rie Takahashi (Megumin Va), and Ai Kayano (Darkness Va) performed the ending theme song “Ano Hi no Mama no Bokura”.

Takaomi Kanasaki is serving as...

Japanese record company Nippon Columbia's official YouTube channel started streaming lyric videos for the opening and ending themes for the new third season of the TV anime Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world! The opening theme, " Growing Up" is performed by anisong singer Machico , who has worked on all opening theme songs for the Konosuba franchise since the first season in 2016. " Growing Up" released in Japan as her 10th CD single on April 10, 2024, ranking 24th in Oricon's weekly single charts in its first week. Machico "Growing Up" lyric video Machico "Growing Up" music video Limited edition CD jacket Meanwhile, the ending theme "Ano Hi no Mamano Bokura" ( We that are exactly as we were on that day ) is performed by the anime's three main female voice cast members — Sora Amamiya as Aqua, Rie Takahashi as Megumin, and Ai Kayano as Darkness. The three previously performed the ending...

King Amusement Creative's official YouTube channel has started streaming a character Pv for Mahiru Kouzuki, one of the protagonists in the upcoming spring 2024 TV anime Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night . Mahiru Kouzuki, voiced by Miku Ito (Miku Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets ), is introduced as: She is a mass-produced type high school girl who tries to avoid conflicts and troubles. She tends to be overly sensitive, and while she is able to relate to people with all her heart, she is easily hurt by even the smallest things. In her childhood, she was active as an illustrator named "Yoru Mitsuki," but was forced to suspend her activities due to a certain incident. Because of that, she has been traumatized by being special and has spent her days trying to be as normal as possible. However, an encounter with Kano triggers her daily life to become special again. Doga Kobo...

Based on a novel series by Buncololi, the anime adaptation of the Sasaki and Peeps series premiered on January 5, 2024, and ended on March 22, 2024, after 12 episodes. The series is an isekai comedy that ran for one cour, and while it was not a major hit, the ongoing-nove-based series attracted a solid number of fans and became one of the silent hits of the Winter 2024 season. For that reason, we are happy to announce that fans of Sasaki and Peeps will be happy as the series has officially been renewed for a second season, although a release window has not been provided at this moment.

For all those who are unfamiliar with the story of Sasaki and Peeps, but are intrigued to watch it ahead of the second season, here is how the plot has been summarized officially:

Swords And Sorcery! Psychic Battles?! Magical Girls?!?! Tired and unfulfilled by his dead-end job,...

The upcoming fantasy comedy anime I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time is already proving its work efficiency, today revealing its first teaser trailer at the beginning of this weekend's AnimeJapan 2024 event. The series stars Rie Takahashi (Megumin in Konosuba ) as Alina, and the newly announced Kentaro Kumagai (Laios in Delicious in Dungeon ) as Jade, who can both be heard in the teaser trailer. The series is slated to premiere in 2024 . Related: I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time Anime Reveals 2024 Premiere, Main Staff Based on the light novels by Mato Kosaka and Gaou, Tsuyoshi Nagasawa ( Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs ) is directing I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Misuzu Chiba...

This October, Yoshiko Shimamura's novel Ganbatte Ikimasshoi will be adapted into a theatrical anime film. Today, we get our first look at the youth rowing club saga, as well as the actors behind its five main cast members. Check out the poster for the film: Related: Trapezium Anime Film Releases Main Trailer with Key Visual, Cast Announcements The main cast, from left to right, consists of: Miyoko Hyoudou: Akari Kito (Nezuko in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Riina Takahashi: Rie Takahashi (Megumin in Konosuba ) Eiko Murakami: Sora Amamiya (Aqua in Konosuba ) Hime Saeki: Miku Ito (Miku Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets ) Mayumi Inomoto: Ikumi Hasegawa (Ikuyo Kita in Bocchi The Rock! ) Hear them in action in the film's first trailer: Related: Mari Okada's Maboroshi Anime Film Wins Niigata International Animated Film Festival's Kabuku Award Yuhei Sakuragi ( Ingress the Animation ) directs Ganbatte Ikimasshoi , which is being animated at Studio Moe and Reirs.

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

The official website of Laid-Back Camp revealed a brand new trailer for the third season of the anime on March 14, 2024. The trailer previews the opening and ending theme songs of the anime.

Kiminone performed the opening theme song “Laid-Back Journey,” whereas Asaka performed the series’ ending theme song “So Precious”.

Accompanying the trailer was a new visual depicting the camping trip that Nadeshiko, Rin, and Ayano went to, as well as the camping trip embarked upon by Chiaki, Aoi, and Ena.

Laid-Back Camp season 3, titled Yuru Camp△ SEASON3, is scheduled to start airing on April 4, 2024.

For the 3rd season, the animation production studio has been shifted from C-Station to Eight Bit. Studio C-Station worked on the first two seasons of the anime along with an anime film adaptation.

With the change in production company, the main staff members have also been renewed. Shin Tosaka will serve as the new director,...

That Laid-Back Camp would be back for a third season was confirmed way back in October 2022, but the season itself is going to premiere on April 4, 2024, nearly a year and a half after the original announcement. Recently, the series has released a ton of new material for the upcoming season, including a trailer and a new key visual. The visual is a poster that you can check out here:

While the trailer is also available:

Laid-Back Camp is a classic of the iyashikei genre, which is a subgenre of slice-of-life that portrays its characters in calming environments, leading peaceful lives; the genre has often been attributed with having a calming and healing effect on the readers or viewers. The ongoing manga by Afro has been published since July 2015, with 15 collected volumes available as of the time of writing.

The first season of the anime premiered on January 4, 2018, and on April...

The official website and accounts for the previously announced I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time anime today revealed a 2024 premiere date for the series, along with a teaser visual and main staff details. And to really hammer it home: Rie Takahashi (Emilia in Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- ) will voice protagonist Alina Clover, pictured below. Teaser Visual Related: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Previews Exhibition with Reminiscing Visual Based on the light novels by Mato Kosaka and Gaou, I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time is being directed by Tsuyoshi Nagasawa ( Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs ) at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Misuzu Chiba and character designs by Yoshihiro Osada and Shinichi Machida. Yen Press publishes an official English version of the light novels and...

The Anime Trending Awards have been an important anime award for some time now, and what is special about them is that they always reflect the voice of the fans. The awards are given based on how many votes a series receives. On March 10, the winners of the 10th Annual Anime Trending Awards were announced and here is the full list of winners based on the categories:

Anime of the Year: Heavenly Delusion (Production I.G) Anime Movie of the Year: The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes (Clap) Boy of the Year: Guel Jeturk (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury S2) Girl of the Year: Kana Arima (【Oshi No Ko】) Supporting Boy of the Year: Guel Jeturk (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury S2) Supporting Girl of the Year: Kana Arima (【Oshi No Ko】) Couple Ship of the Year: Kyoutarou x Anna (The Dangers In My Heart...

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

The official website of Konosuba unveiled a brand new trailer for the upcoming third season of the anime on March 1, 2024. The trailer previewed the opening and ending theme song for the new season, as well as revealed the much anticipated release date.

Machico will perform the opening theme song “Growing Up,” while Sora Amamiya (Aqua Va), Rie Takahashi (Megumin Va), and Ai Kayano (Darkness Va) will perform the ending theme song “Ano Hi no Mama no Bokura”.

KonoSuba season 3 is set to release on April 10, 2024.

Takaomi Kanasaki will serve as the chief animation director at Studio Drive for Konosuba season 3, with Yujiro Abe directing the 3rd season. Makoto Uezu will be in charge of the script, and Koichi Kikuta as character designer.

Season 1 of the anime adaptation by Studio Deen aired in Japan between January and March 2016. A second season of the anime aired between January and March 2017.

An anime film adaptation by J.

We’ve been eagerly waiting, and it’s finally here! ‘KonoSuba‘ Season 3 just gave us a glimpse of what’s to come with a fresh trailer and the reveal of its theme songs. Machico is back to bless our ears with the opening track ‘Growing Up’. But that’s not all – Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness, voiced by the talented Sora Amamiya, Rie Takahashi, and Ai Kayano, are joining forces for the ending song. You can catch both tunes in the latest trailer, and trust me, they’re catchy.

The buzz around this season is huge, thanks to Studio Drive taking the animation helm, Yujiro Abe’s direction, and Makoto Uezu’s series composition. Not to forget, Koichi Kikuta’s character designs and Masato Koda’s music are shaping up to make this season unforgettable. We got a taste of what’s to come with the first trailer last December, and...

The stakes, the nonsense and the explosions are projected to reach an unprecedented level in Season 3 of Konosuba -God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! , following today's release of a brand-new trailer that also announces an April 10 at 23:30 Jst premiere. Opening theme "Growing Up" by series regular Machico is previewed below; the sequel's ending theme will be "Ano Hi no Mama no Bokura", performed by main cast members Sora Amamiya (Aqua), Rie Takahashi (Megumin) and Ai Kayano (Darkness). A set of character visuals for the main crew (and friends) was also unveiled. Kazuma Aqua Megumin Darkness Chris Iris Related: Konosuba’s Lovable Goofs Grace the Anime’s Season 3 Key Visual Based on the light novels by Natsume Akatsuki and Kurone Mishima, Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3 is being helmed by series director Takaomi Kanasaki and directed by Yujiro Abe ( Kaguya-sama: Love is War episode director) at studio Drive...

This spring, mysteries are in the air in the Mysterious Disappearances TV anime. Today marks the launch of a fresh new trailer and key visual, both of which introduce a trio of new characters. First, let's check out the second trailer—which also features samples of opening theme "Hazard Symbol" by Yuyu and ending theme "Akaku Somete Shinzou" by Nonoka Oobuchi: The new key visual highlights both the previously announced cast and the new additions: Related: Occult Incidents Abound in Mysterious Disappearances TV Anime New Trailer Joining the cast are: Shizuku voiced by Rie Takahashi (Emilia in Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ) Nodoka Ametsuchi voiced by Saya Aizawa (Amako in The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic ) "John Doe" voiced by Yuya Uchida (Charlotte Perospero in One Piece ) Related: VTuber Jormun Himeuo Serves as Mysterious Disappearances Anime's Promotion Support Captain A premiere date of April 10 has been confirmed for the series.

The official website of Laid-Back Camp announced that the third season of the anime, titled Yuru Camp△ SEASON3, is scheduled to start airing on April 4, 2024.

It was also revealed that Kiminone will perform the opening theme song “Laid-Back Journey,” whereas Asaka will return to perform the series’ ending theme song “So Precious”.

For the 3rd season, the animation production studio has been shifted from C-Station to Eight Bit. Studio C-Station worked on the first two seasons of the anime along with an anime film adaptation.

With the change in production company, the main staff members have also been renewed. Shin Tosaka will serve as the new director, with Masafumi Sugiura in charge of series composition.

Hisanori Hashimoto will handle character design. However, the music composer Akiyuki Tateyama and sound director Takeshi Takadera will reprise their roles for the new season.

Moreover, Yumiri Hanamori, Nao Toyama, Sayuri Hara, Aki Toyosaki, and...

The official website for i☆Ris the Movie -Full Energy!!- , a forthcoming anime film featuring the five-member voice actress idol unit i☆Ris , has released an 80-second main trailer, as well as a main visual. The clip finally announces the film's theatrical release date of May 17, 2024, and also introduces the film's theme song "Ai ( Love ) for you!" for the first time. The lyrics of the song were writen by the members of i☆Ris themselves, and singer song-writer Masayoshi Oishi worked on music. Additionally, the film's insert song "Kibou no Hana wo Hana" ( With the Flowers of Hope ) was written/composed by Kenta Matsukuma, known for his producing works for BiSH. Main visual Oishi, who has provided many anime theme songs, said, "I was honored to receive the offer. I composed this song, while wondering about what kind of melody should be most suitable for the lyrics filled with...

The official YouTube channel for the Oshi no Ko TV anime began streaming a cover performance video of the anime's opening theme song, " Idol ," by voice actor Rie Takahashi. In the anime series, Takahashi plays Ai Hoshino, a popular and charismatic pop idol. She also previously performed the song live on the stage of the "TV anime Oshi no Ko Special Event Ichigo Productions☆Fan Appreciation Festival 2023" held on November 26, 2023. Rie Takahashi "Idol" cover performance video Takahashi wrote on Twitter , "Once again, thank you to everyone who viewed the cover performance video...! A few minutes packed with enthusiasm and commitment from all sides. I was able to be a part of the project with all of them, putting all my love into the performance. I hope you will enjoy it in your own way!" "Idol" was originally released as the two-member unit Yoasobi 's 19th digital single song on April...

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!

As 2023 bids farewell, the annual Anime! Anime! General Election has unveiled the winners of the “Most Recommended Female Voice Actor” of 2023.

The survey period spanned from Nov 15, 2023, to Dec 15, 2023, during which over 3,000 anime fans participated. With a majority of female respondents, accounting for approximately 65%, with 35% being male, the survey captured the sentiments of a diverse audience ranging from those under 19 to individuals in their 40s.

Participants were asked to identify the voice actors who left a lasting impression, whether through their roles in various anime or their appearances in other forms of entertainment. The criteria ranged from the most active and impactful voice actor of the year to the one fans found themselves recommending the most.

Checkout the top 20 most recommended female voice actors of 2023 below:

20. Marina Inoue

Notable roles: Armin in Aot, Mai Zenin in Jujutsu Kaisen, Momo Yaoyorozu in Mha, etc.

19. Tomori Kusunoki

Notable roles: Makima in Chainsaw Man,...

"High Card", the new anime TV series, starring Rie Takahashi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Daisuke Ono, Yuuichirou Umehara, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Nobunaga Shimazaki and Tomokazu Seki, is now streaming on Crunchyroll:

"...after discovering that his orphanage was on the brink of closing due to financial stress, 'Finn', who was living freely on the streets, set out for a casino with the aim of making a fortune. However, nothing could have prepared Finn for the nightmare that was awaiting him. 

"The world order can be controlled by a set of 52 X-Playing cards with the power to bestow different superhuman powers and abilities to the ones that possess them. 

"With these cards, people can access the hidden power of the 'buddy' that can be found within themselves. There is a secret group of players called 'High Card'...

"...who have been directly ordered by the king of 'Fourland' to collect the cards that...

The anime adaptation of the Wakame Konbu’s “The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious” manga is set to air in July this year. A teaser trailer, as well as a visual, have been revealed. The main cast includes Saori Hayami as Yuri and Rie Takahashi as Lilith.

“The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious” started out as a webcomic in 2019, before beginning serialization in Square Enix’s Monthly Gangan Joker magazine in January 2020. Yen Press has licensed the manga in English and described the plot as the following:

There’s something really strange about the maid I just hired! No normal person could be so beautiful, cook such amazingly delicious food, or know exactly what I want before I even ask. She must be using magic—right, a spell is the only thing that can explain why my chest feels so tight whenever I look at her. I swear,...