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From anime to popular video game series like Sega’s Yakuza franchise, we’ve seen a rise in yakuza media. For the unaware, yakuza are organized crime syndicates in Japan. In real life, yakuza are feared and not to be taken lightly. In video games and anime, though? They’re sometimes portrayed as intimidating characters who are actually silly, soft and downright wholesome. That’s why we love watching yakuza anime, a genre that mixes danger with found family dynamics, hijinks and mess, depending on the anime. Need a place to start with the genre? Here’s some yakuza anime to check out! 1. Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii If you ever wondered what dating a yakuza could be like, Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii has the answer. Yoshino Somei and Kirishima Miyama are from different yakuza families, but an arranged marriage forces their worlds to collide.

When you watch a romance anime, you expect two likable leads with good chemistry and a natural buildup to their relationship. Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii is not that kind of romance anime. This series is for those who love mess and their characters messier. You’re not going to find perfection, wholesomeness or the traditional sense of romance in Yakuza Fiancé , but to me, that’s what makes it so compelling. As a manga reader, Yakuza Fiancé has been my most anticipated show this fall anime season, and I love that the anime adaptation doesn’t hold back on showing just how the characters and their relationships with each other aren’t… normal, to put it politely. Given that the show revolves around yakuza (which we’ve seen many anime influenced by), it’s not a surprise that the characters live — and love — dangerously. Let’s dive...

Following last week's casting of Hitomi Ueda (Yoshino in Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii ) as top-ranking adventurer Surena Lysandra, a new video released for the From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman anime today revealed that Yuki Hirose (Koharu in Hi Score Girl ) will voice Curuni Crueciel, another knight of the Liberion Order. The fantasy adventure series is currently scheduled to begin airing in April 2025 . Related: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Anime Announces Cast for Surena Lysandra Based on the light novels by Shigeru Sagasaki and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima, Akio Kazumi ( Loner Life in Another World ) directs From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman at studios Passione and Hayabusa Film, with series composition by Kunihiko Okada ( The Eminence in Shadow scriptwriter), character designs and chief animation direction by Satsuki Hayasaki ( Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki ) and music by Yasuharu Takanashi ( Fairy Tail ). J-Novel Club publishes an official English version...

Following last week's casting of Nao Toyama (High Elf Archer in Goblin Slayer ) as knight commander Allucia Citrus, a new video released for the From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman anime today revealed that Hitomi Ueda (Yoshino in Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii ) will voice Surena Lysandra, a proud top-ranking adventurer who was raised by Beryl's family. The fantasy adventure series is currently scheduled to begin airing in April 2025 . Related: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Anime Announces Cast for Allucia Citrus Based on the light novels by Shigeru Sagasaki and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima, Akio Kazumi ( Loner Life in Another World ) directs From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman at studios Passione and Hayabusa Film, with series composition by Kunihiko Okada ( The Eminence in Shadow scriptwriter), character designs and chief animation direction by Satsuki Hayasaki ( Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki ) and music by Yasuharu Takanashi ( Fairy Tail ). J-Novel...

Featuring "Under and Over" by The Oral Cigarettes ( Noragami Aragoto Op) and "Nani Warotonnen" by Yoshino ( Loner Life in Another World Op), respectively, creditless versions of the Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii anime's opening and ending song sequences are now available to watch below. Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Opening Video Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Ending Video Related: Puniru is a Kawaii Slime Anime Oozes Cuteness in Creditless Opening, Ending Videos Based on the manga by Asuka Konishi, Toshifumi Kawase ( Cestvs -The Roman Fighter- ) directs Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii at Studio Deen, with series composition by Rika Takasugi, character designs by Itsuko Takeda ( Black Clover ) and music by Hiroaki Tsutsumi ( Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian ) and Masato Suzuki. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and describes the story: Somei Renji is Somei Yoshino’s grandfather and leader of the...

Following the TV premiere in Japan, music videos for the TV anime Loner Life in Another World 's opening and ending songs have also streamed on YouTube. The opening theme song "Odd Number" is sung by female singer Yoshino . As her major debut single from Pony Canyon, it released digitally on October 4. Her another new song, "Naniwarotonnen," which will be digitally available on October 8, will be featured as the ending theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii . Yoshino "Odd Number" Music Video "Odd Number" digital jacket Yoshino artist visual Meanwhile, the ending theme song "Hello to Goodbye" ("Hello And Goodbye") is performed by male singer Kujiragi . He made his major-label debut in October 2023 with the digital release of his first original song, "Hana ni Natte" ("Becoming a flower"). As his first anime theme song work, "Hello to Goodbye" digitally released on October 4. Kujiragi "Hello...

Next week, Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii kicks off right here on Crunchyroll! Today, we have a quick first look at the premiere episode. The episode 1 preview shows the beginning of Yoshino and Kirishima's unusual relationship: Related: Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Anime Premieres on October 7 Based on the manga by Asuka Konishi, Y akuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii is directed by Toshifumi Kawase ( Cestvs -The Roman Fighter- ) at Studio Deen, with series composition by Rika Takasugi, character designs by Itsuko Takeda ( Black Clover ) and music by Hiroaki Tsutsumi ( Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian ) and Masato Suzuki. Crunchyroll will stream the anime as it airs in Japan, and describes the story: Somei Renji is Somei Yoshino’s grandfather and leader of the “Somei Group”, the Kansai region’s biggest yakuza group. When he arranges for her to be married to Miyama Kirishima,...

The four-piece Japanese rock band The Oral Cigarettes released their new digital single song "Under and Over" today on October 2 and also posted the song's music video on their official YouTube channel . The song will be featured as the opening theme for the upcoming fall 2024 TV anime Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii . The Oral Cigarettes "Under and Over" Music Video The Oral Cigarettes made their major debut from A-Sketch in July 2014, releasing nine CD singles, 14 digital singles, and five full-length albums to date. They have provided theme songs for Noragami Aragoto (2015 / opening theme "Kyoran Hey Kids!!" ), Sakurada Reset (2017 / ending theme "Tonariau" ), revisions (2019 / opening theme "Wagamama de Gomakasanaide" ), and Scarlet Nexus . "Under and Over" digital single jacket "Under and Over" concept visual The Oral Cigarettes artist photo Related: Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Anime Premieres on October 7 The TV anime adaptation of Asuka Konishi's Yakuza Fiancé...

We’re more than halfway through September and barreling into the Fall, which means Crunchyroll has some new goodies falling onto the streamer.

Some summer titles, like “Tower of God” Season 2,” “Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest” and “True Beauty” are all set to continue on through the fall from their summer premieres.

But let’s get into the new series and films the anime streamer has in store. Kicking off the fall is the series debut of “Demon Lord, Retry!,” which premieres Sept. 28. And later in October, the anime streamer will drop two series for the lovers, “365 Days to the Wedding” and “You Are Ms. Servant.” Plus, the anticipated next installment of the “Dragon Ball” franchise, “Dragon Ball Daima,” which will make its debut on Oct. 11.

There’s a lot left to get excited about. Check out Crunchyroll’s full fall lineup below.

Available Sept. 28 “Demon Lord, Retry!” Available Sept.

A second full trailer released for the Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii anime today announced that the series will begin airing on October 7 at 23:00 Jst in Japan, while also providing a preview of opening song "Under and Over" by The Oral Cigarettes ( Noragami Aragoto Op). "Nani Wararotonnen" by Yoshino will serve as the ending song. Four additional cast members were also revealed, joining leads Akira Ishida and Hitomi Ueda: Aoi Tachibana voiced by Ryota Takeuchi Sota Inamori voiced by Shimozaki Hiroshi Taketo Hotei voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi Tsubaki Akashigata voiced by Reina Ueda Aoi Sota Taketo Tsubaki Related: Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii TV Anime Adds Two Additional Cast Members Based on the manga by Asuka Konishi, Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii is directed by Toshifumi Kawase ( Cestvs -The Roman Fighter- ) at Studio Deen, with series composition by Rika Takasugi, character designs...

Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii , an upcoming TV anime based on the crime drama / romance manga by Asuka Konishi, has revealed two new cast additions for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx and BS11 beginning in October 2024, and Crunchyroll will also stream the series as part of the fall 2024 anime simulcast lineup . The new cast members include: Renji Somei voiced by Yoji Ueda (Isao Kusanagi in A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics ) Renji Somei character art Gaku Miyama voiced by Kazuya Nakai Gaku Miyama character art Kodansha publishes the original Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii manga in their Monthly Afternoon seinen manga magazine. Seven Seas Entertainment also publishes an English language version. Toshifumi Kawase directs the TV anime at Studio Deen. Rika Takasugi provides the series composition and scripts, Itsuko Takeda provides the character designs, and Masato Suzuki provides the music. Related:...

Ahead of an October 2024 broadcast and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official website and accounts for the Yakuza Fiancé anime today released a full trailer and announced two additional cast members. It was also revealed that Yoshino will perform "Nani Wararotonnen" for the series' ending song. The newly announced cast members are as follows, joining leads Akira Ishida and Hitomi Ueda: Azami Suo voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya Shoma Toriashi voiced by Koji Yusa Azami Suo Toriashi Shoma Related: Yakuza Fiancé Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll in October 2024 Based on the manga by Asuka Konishi, Yakuza Fiancé is directed by Toshifumi Kawase ( Cestvs -The Roman Fighter- ) at Studio Deen, with series composition by Rika Takasugi, character designs by Itsuko Takeda ( Black Clover ) and music by Hiroaki Tsutsumi ( Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian ) and Masato Suzuki. Crunchyroll describes the story: Somei Renji is Somei Yoshino’s grandfather and leader...