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Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 35

This isn’t any old episode of Dr. Stone. This is Dr. Stone… In Spaaaaaace!
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Snowball Earth ‒ Episode 11

This is an episode that tries to redeem a villain who was already beyond redemption.
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Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episode 11

If this episode feels uncomfortably familiar, you're not alone.
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Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan Anime's Ads Reveal Theme Song Artists, July 4 Debut

NOMELON NOLEMON performs opening song "Yurari Yureru," Aooo performs ending song "DAYS!" ― Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, and Psyde Kick Studio presented the second set of television commercials and a new main visual for their original anime project Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan (Grow Up Show: The Sunflower Circus Troupe) on Saturday. The commercials announced and previewed the NOMELON NOLEMON duo's o...
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Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ Episode 12

I have to commend the series for actually addressing something that I feel like most other shows in the same genre would never even think of touching.
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ Episode 10

In a real way, Subaru is actively getting in our way of solving the mystery with his actions and suppositions.
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The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King ‒ Episodes 9-10

Is it even an anime series if there isn’t a hot spring episode?
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'Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun' Season 4's 2nd Main Promo Video Reveals More Cast

Yūma Uchida, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Misato Matsuoka join cast ― The staff for the anime of Osamu Nishi's Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun (Mairimashita! Iruma-kun) manga presented the second main promotional video and second main visual for the anime's ongoing fourth season on Saturday. The video announces three more cast members: Yūma Uchida as Leviathan Leiji, a grandson of one of the Three Greats ...
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Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anime Nominated for N. American TV Critics' Awards

Live-action Drops of God, Last Samurai Standing series also nominated ― The Television Critics Association (TCA) announced the nominees for its 42nd Annual TCA Awards on Friday. Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation received a nod in the Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming category, where it is competing against Electric Bloom, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Phineas and Ferb, Stranger T...
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Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime Casts Sumo Wrestlers Tamawashi, Tamashoho

Active sumo wrestlers from Mongolia discuss their anime voice acting debut in video ― CyberAgent revealed on Friday that Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, the television anime of Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jādūgar) manga, has cast Mongolian wrestlers Tamawashi and Tamashoho (full names Ichiro Tamawashi and Manpei Tamashoho) in the series. Both are active professional sumo wrestle...
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Victoria of Many Faces Anime's New Short Promo Video Highlights Victoria, Nonna

Series debuts on July 7, will have online advanced screening on June 27 ― The staff for the television anime of writer Syuu and illustrator Nanna Fujimi's Victoria of Many Faces (Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria) light novel series revealed a new short "Victoria and Nonna" promotional video on Friday. The anime will host an online advanced screening program on June 27 at 3:00 p.m. JST (2:00 a.m. EDT) that w...
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Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto TV Anime Previews Opening Theme in 3rd Promo Video

Key visual also revealed for anime debuting on July 4 ― The staff for the television anime of Hiroshi Shiibashi's Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto (Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen) manga began streaming the show's third promotional video on Friday. The video previews the opening theme song. The staff also revealed a key visual. The anime will debut on Tokyo MX on July 4 at 10:30 p.m. and then on Sun TV at 11...
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My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Anime Reveals Trailer, July 8 Debut, More Cast

Lia, AVAM perform theme songs ― The staff for the television anime of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked (Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi) manga (the Japanese manga and anime write the English title as: My mother-in-law and sister-in-law who don't bully me.) revealed the anime's main promotional video, July 8 debut, theme song information, and more cast on Friday. Lia performs the openin...
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Bride of the Barrier Master TV Anime Reveals January 2027 Debut, Main Cast in Teaser Video

Akari Kitō, Kikunosuke Toya star in anime at studio TROYCA ― Kadokawa revealed on Friday that the television anime of Kureha's Bride of the Barrier Master (Kekkaishi no Ichirinka) light novel series will debut in January 2027. The staff also revealed a new teaser visual, a teaser video, the main cast members, and more staff members. The anime will star: Akari Kitō as Hana Ichise Kikunosuke Toya as Sa...
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Waji's Trying to Break up With Sex Boys-Love Manga Has AnimeFesta Anime in the Works

Manga centers on many who has tried to break up with his boyfriend over 50 times ― Suiseisha announced on Friday that Waji's Trying to Break up With Sex (Wakareru Tame ni Irojikake Shite Mita) boys-love manga is getting an AnimeFesta anime adaptation that will be broadcast. The staff will reveal the broadcast timing and cast details at another date. Coolmic is publishing the manga in English (the man...
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I'm Dating a Dark Summoner! Anime Announces Cast, Staff, October Debut

Seiya Miyajima (Umayon, BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico) directs, writes shorts ― The staff for the short anime of Shaoh's I'm Dating a Dark Summoner! (Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru) manga presented its main cast, staff, October television premiere, and first key visual on Friday. The main cast members are: Rei Takano as Amona Yūki Nishiyama as Roni Hōden Tei Senmai as Imp Seiya Miyajima (Umayon, Ban...
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Akiwashi's 'Living in a World Without Magic' Music Video Has Animated Film Project in the Works

Kasagi Labo has overseas plans for film of indie music video ― Illustrator Akiwashi and Euluca Lab's self-produced music video "Living in a World Without Magic" ("Mahō no Nai Sekai de Ikiru to Iu Koto" or Mahoseka for short) has an animated feature-length film project in the works. The original music video is below: Akiwashi served as the director, scriptwriter, character designer, animator, backgrou...
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Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 Anime's Main Promo Video Unveils Ending Song, July 2 Debut

Kenshō Ono performs "Bokura" song (as Ryūnosuke Akutagawa) ― Kadokawa presented the main promotional video for Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2, the second season anime based on Kanaineko's Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! (Bungō Stray Dogs: Woof!) spinoff manga for the Bungo Stray Dogs franchise, on Friday. The video announces and previews the ending theme song "Bokura ~Akutagawa Ryūnosuke Ver.~ (We – Ryūnosuke Akutaga...
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Sentai Filmworks Screens 4K Restoration of Ninja Scroll Anime Film in October in U.S., Canada

Anime's 4K version screens on October 4, 5, 7 ― Sentai Filmworks announced on Thursday that it will screen the 4K version of Ninja Scroll (Jūbei Ninpūchō) anime film on October 4, 5, and 7 in the U.S. and Canada. The company streamed a trailer: Sentai screened the world premiere of the 4K film on February 15 at 10:00 p.m. CET at Berlinale, the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. The film then go...
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Mr. Osomatsu Season 4 Anime Streams Unaired 13th Episode

Crunchyroll launched "The Matsuno Ten" episode on Thursday ― The official X/Twitter account for the Mr. Osomatsu anime announced on Friday that the previously unaired 13th episode of the show's fourth season "The Matsuno Ten" has begun streaming in Japan and will air on television on June 13 at 9:30 a.m. on various TV Tokyo networks. In addition, Crunchyroll has begun streaming the episode in Japanes...
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'Fall in Love, You False Angels' Manga Gets TV Anime

Creator Coco Uzuki drew commemorative illustrations for anime debuting in 2027 ― A new official X/Twitter account opened on Friday to announce that Coco Uzuki's Fall in Love, You False Angels (Koiseyo Mayakashi Tenshi-domo) manga is getting a television anime in 2027. Uzuki shared illustration to commemorate the announcement: The official X/Twitter account for the Kashiwa branch of the Cybex cafe cha...
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Live-Action Yamaguchi-kun Isn't So Bad Film Opens at #6

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie stays at #2, Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi stays at #4 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — Nintendo, Illumination, and Universal Pictures' sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie — stayed at #2 in its seventh weekend. The film sold 115,000 tickets and earned 157,473,010 yen (about US$980,900) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a total of 5.36 million tickets and ...
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Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Anime's 2nd Trailer Unveils Opening Song, July 9 TV Debut

ZUTOMAYO performs "Ichijiku Kemuri" opening song ― The official website for the television anime of Jinushi's Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You (Super no Ura de Yani Sū Futari) manga revealed on Thursday the anime's second main promotional video and July 9 television debut in Japan. The video also reveals and previews the opening theme song "Ichijiku Kemuri" (Fig Smoke) by rock band ZUTOMAYO.Th...
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Always a Catch! ‒ Episode 11

Now Renato knows that the Annovazzi family veggie juice craze is probably about more than mere health!
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The Ghost in the Shell Anime's 4th Promo Video Reveals Ending Song

MILLENNIUM PARADE featuring international artists Saya Gray, Daniel Caesar perform ending song "Blue" ― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed on Thursday the fourth promotional video for Science SARU's The Ghost in the Shell (Kōkaku Kidōtai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL) television anime series. The video reveals and previews the anime's ending theme song "Blue" by MILLENNIUM PARADE feat. Saya Gray, Daniel Caesar...
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Thunder 3 TV Anime Reveals Ending Song, July 8 Debut in New Video

otoha performs "Shururerira" ending song ― The official website for the television anime of Yuki Ikeda's Thunder 3 manga revealed on Wednesday the anime's second promotional video and July 8 debut. The video also reveals and previews the ending theme song "Shururerira" by otoha.The anime will debut on the +Ultra programming block on Fuji TV and other channels on July 8 at 24:45 JST (effectively July ...
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The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World Anime Reveals More Cast, July 6 Debut

Yukari Tamura, Kanehira Yamamoto join anime's cast ― The staff for the television anime of Yoneori's The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World (Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohan Tabi: Kakure Skill de Camping Car o Shōkan Shimashita) light novel series revealed on Thursday two additional cast members and July 6 debut.The newly announced cast members are:Yukari Tamura as Sheila Kanehi...
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Mebius Dust Anime Reveals 6 Cast Members

Ayaka Atsuchi, Ayaka Fukuhara, Tomohiro Ōno, Rina Honnizumi, Hiroki Nakamura, Sayaka Senbongi join cast ― The official website for Dōga Kōbō's original television anime Mebius Dust, based on Hajime Shinagawa's story of the same title, revealed new cast members for the anime on Thursday. The new cast members include: Ayaka Atsuchi as Suzaku Ayaka Fukuhara as Kyōko Tomohiro Ōno as Kei Rina Honnizumi as...
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Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Junko Minagawa as Cyborg 001

Minagawa voices Ivan Whiskey, infant strategist of 00 Cyborgs ― The staff of Ishimori Production's Cyborg 009: Nemesis, a new anime based on Shōtarō Ishinomori's Cyborg 009 manga, announced on Thursday that Junko Minagawa will voice Cyborg 001/Ivan Whiskey in the series. Cyborg 001 is the strategist for the 00 Cyborgs despite being an infant. The anime's staff also revealed a new visual featuring all...
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Grand Blue Dreaming Anime Season 3's New Video Reveals Ending Song, July 6 Debut

Girl group Mameshiba no Taigun performs "Hadaka no Mermaid" ending song ― The official website for the television anime of Kenji Inoue and Kimitake Yoshioka's Grand Blue Dreaming manga started streaming the anime's third official promotional video on Thursday, which revealed its July 6 debut on Tokyo MX and BS11 at 24:00 JST (effectively July 7 at 12 midnight JST). The anime will also run on MBS from...
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Kanojo no Tomodachi Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, October TV Premiere

Ryūga Nagai, Sayahana Hanemurasaki, Miki Hase play main cast ― The official website for the television anime of Jura's Kanojo no Tomodachi (My Girlfriend's Friend) manga revealed a new visual, cast members, staff, and the October television premiere date for the anime on Thursday.The cast members include:Ryūga Nagai as TakeruSayahana Hanemurasaki as KaoriMiki Hase as TomokoTakashi Andō is directing t...
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MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ Episode 10

While this arc hasn't been boring, it does feel a little scattered with its priorities.
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27th Detective Conan Film Screens at Anime Expo

Film opened in April 2024, became highest-grossing film in Japan in that year & for franchise ― TMS Entertainment announced on its Bluesky account on Tuesday that it will screen the Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram (Detective Conan: Hyakuman Doru no Michishirube) anime film at Anime Expo. The film will screen at room 403AB on July 4 at 2:45 p.m.TMS Entertainment describes the film:The On...
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New Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Casts Kazuya Ichijō

Ichijō voices leader of Fang clan Fang Father in upcoming 12th episode ― The staff for Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star-, the new anime of Tetsuo Hara's landmark manga Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken), announced on Wednesday that Kazuya Ichijō is voicing Fang Father, the leader of the Fang clan. The character will appear in the anime's 12th episode this weekend. The manga's story is set in...
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Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 11

Scalewolves and brushbuddies are great and all, but I think myrphons might be my favorite creature designs yet – bunny/penguin hybrids? Yes, please!
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Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky Anime's 3rd English-Subtitled Trailer Reveals Opening Song

Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata performs "Hitohira" opening song for July 6 series ― The staff for the television anime of Nanigashi Shima and raemz's Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky (Tōmei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita) novel presented the anime's third official English-subtitled trailer on Wednesday. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Hitohira" by ...
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The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan Light Novels Get TV Anime in 2027

Yūto Uemura stars in anime from HOTLINE studio ― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime adaptation of writer Izushiro and illustrator Ruria Miyuki's The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan (Saikyō Mahōshi no Inton Keikaku) light novel series. The website revealed the anime's teaser promotional video, teaser visual, lead cast member, staff, and 2027 premiere. Miyuki and Karu...
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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2's Ad Unveils Blue Encount's Ending Song, July 9 Net Debut

Band performs "Mikansei" ending song for anime streaming on Amazon Prime Video ― NBC Universal started streaming the 30-second commercial for the second anime season based on Shigeru Sagazaki's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga Ore o Hōttekurenai Ken) light novel series on Wednesday...
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Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star Anime's 2nd Part Reveals New Trailer, Theme Songs, July 6 Debut

The Candellz, Itsuka▶ perform new opening, ending songs ― The official website for the short anime of Hiroshi Kurao's Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken: Ken'ō-gun Zako-tachi no Banka or Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh's Army Grunts) spinoff manga revealed on Wednesday the promotional video, main visual, theme songs, and July 6 premiere of the anime's second part. T...
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The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a New Life Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, October Debut

Daiki Yamashita, Lynn, Yoshino Aoyama, Miyu Tomita, more star in P.A. Works show ― The website for the television anime of Gyōmuyōmochi's manga adaptation of Asa Rokushima's Tsuihō Sareta Cheat Fuyo Majutsushi wa Kimamana Second Life o Ōka Suru. (The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a New Life or Chi-Fuyo for short) novels unveiled a new teaser promotional video and visual on Wednesday. The teaser...
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GKIDS Screens The Last Blossom Film in U.S. Theaters on August 30-31

ODDTAXI creators' film opened in theaters in Japan on October 10 ― GKIDS announced on Tuesday it will screen Baku Kinoshita and writer Kadzuya Konomoto's original anime film The Last Blossom (Housenka) in the west on August 30-31.GKIDS describes the story:Former yakuza Akutsu is serving life in prison after a middling career in the underworld. On the night he lays dying in his cell, he reminisces wit...
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This Week in Anime - The Stunt Market

Do stunt releases of new shows work, or are they just obnoxious? Lucas and Sylvia decide. ― Do stunt releases of new shows work, or are they just obnoxious? Lucas and Sylvia decide. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams Smoking Behind the Supermar...
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Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Anime Debuts on July 11

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the television anime of Hekiru Hikawa's Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life (Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shite mo Kenka ga Shitai) manga announced on Tuesday that the anime will debut on July 11 on the ANiMAZiNG!!! block on ABC TV, TV Asahi, and 22 other affiliate channels at 26:00 JST (effectively July 12 at 2:00 a.m. JST). The anime will then...
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One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episode 1165

I just wish there was a bit more to chew on beyond the vibes.
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Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episodes 9-10

If everything is resolved, why did Koyuki tell Igarashi that she never really liked him when she broke up with him?
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I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Anime's 2nd Video Unveils Theme Songs, July 7 Debut

ReoNa performs "Amore" opening song, sajou no hana performs "Éternel" ending song ― The staff for the television anime of Nachi Aono's I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day (Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai) manga revealed on Tuesday the anime's second promotional video, key visual, theme songs, and July 7 premiere. The video announces and previews the opening theme song "Amore" by ReoNa, and the en...
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 10

Whether you like reading/watching poly romances or not, can we all agree that, at this point, Asmodeus, Clara, and Iruma are basically in one?
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Though I Am an Inept Villainess Anime's Trailer Unveils milet's Opening Song, More Cast

milet performs "Sunny" opening song for series debuting on July 12 ― The staff for the television anime of Satsuki Nakamura's Though I Am an Inept Villainess (Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga - Sūgū Chōso Torikae Den) light novel series started streaming the anime's full trailer video, and announced five more cast members on Tuesday. The video announces and previews the opening theme song "Sunn...
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Clevatess II Anime Reveals 3rd Promo Video, 2 Cast Members, Ending Song, July 8 Debut

Megumi Han, Tomokazu Sugita join season 2's cast; Mayu Maeshima performs "Foreshadow" opening ― The staff for Clevatess II -Majū no Ō to Itsuwari no Yūsha Denshō- (Clevatess II -The King of Magical Beasts and the Legend of the False Hero-), the second anime season based on Yuji Iwahara's Clevatess -Majū no Ō to Akago to Shikabane no Yūsha- (Clevatess - The King of Magical Beasts, the Baby, and the Co...
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Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Mamoru Miyano as Cyborg 002

Miyano voices Jet Link, who can fly at Mach 5, in summer series ― The staff of Ishimori Production's Cyborg 009: Nemesis, a new anime based on Shōtarō Ishinomori's Cyborg 009 manga, announced on Tuesday that Mamoru Miyano will voice Cyborg 002/Jet Link in the series. Cyborg 002 can fly at the speed of Mach 5. The story follows a global organization known as Black Ghost, which seeks to lock the world ...
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Way of the Househusband Manga Gets New 'Special' Anime Video

Anime short shows Tatsu's past as yakuza thug ― The official YouTube channel for Shinchosha's Comic Bunch brand began streaming a new "special" anime promotional video for Kousuke Oono's The Way of the Househusband (Gokushufudō) manga. The video shows a scene not shown in the manga, with Tatsu raiding a rival gang's headquarters in his past life as a yakuza. Kenjirō Tsuda and Shizuka Itō reprise thei...

Kyousuke Motomi's Dengeki Daisy Shōjo Manga Gets TV Anime by Studio Deen

2007-2013 manga about orphaned high school girl exchanging texts with mysterious person ― A teaser website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Kyousuke Motomi's Dengeki Daisy shōjo manga. Aniplex first teased a countdown for an announcement on Monday. Sōta Ueno (Days With My Stepsister, SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table) is directing the anime at Stu...
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EXCLUSIVE: X² - Double X OVA Gets 1st-Ever Digital Release on Crunchyroll, X Japan's Yoshiki Talks to ANN About Work's Significance

OVA featuring CLAMP's artwork, MADHOUSE's anime set to 4 X JAPAN songs to debut digitally on June 10 ― Crunchyroll will exclusively stream a remastered version of the X² - Double X OVA project based on CLAMP's X/1999 franchise worldwide (outside of Japan, China, and South Korea) starting on June 10 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. To mark the digital release of the music video compilation from X JAPAN, the rock gro...
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke ‒ Episode 9

Wilfried hasn't been an especially interesting presence in the season thus far, and this doesn't jibe as neatly with the broader issues of the monastery, workshop, orphans, and so forth.
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm ‒ Episode 10

You know how to take the fun out of an otherwise fun battle episode? Contrived writing.
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HIDIVE to Stream The World is Dancing Anime

Anime debuts on HIDIVE on June 29 with world premiere of 2nd episode at Anime Expo on July 2 ― The Anime Corner website reported on Monday that HIDIVE will stream the television anime of Kazuto Mihara's The World Is Dancing manga for the summer 2026 season. Update: The first episode will debut on June 29, ahead of the Japanese release. Then, the world premiere of the second episode will screen at thi...
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Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 10

Part of what makes this narrative illusion possible is the multiple layers of narrative ensconcing the core story.
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Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA ‒ Episodes 8 and 9

Awajima demands the full attention of its audience for its muted emotional payoffs. I think that's why it isn't too popular, but I also think that's why it's worth your time.
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Blue Lock Season 3 Reveals 'Neo Egoist League' Subtitle, Visual

New special video about franchise's adaptations commemorates Blue Lock Day ― The staff for the television anime based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's Blue Lock soccer manga revealed on Tuesday, June 9, Blue Lock Day (a pun on how 6/9 can be pronounced like "lock" in Japanese), the third season's title Blue Lock: Neo Egoist League and visual: The staff also unveiled new character visuals for...
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Needy Girl Overdose ‒ Episode 10

Even as this episode of Needy Girl Overdose dips into melodrama and is perhaps a little heavy handed in its metaphors, I still can’t help but appreciate and connect with the ideas at the core of this episode.
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Snowball Earth ‒ Episode 10

Believe it or not, I didn’t hate the animation this time around. At least not entirely.
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 25-31

Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 ranks at #4, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 at #7 ― Hirokazu Kore-eda's live-action film of Akimi Yoshida's Umimachi Diary/Our Little Sister manga aired on Fuji TV on Saturday, May 30 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 5.4% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV May 31 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 6.3 Detective Conan NTV May ...
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Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 34

This is a momentous episode for Dr. Stone, as it’s the scientific climax the entire show has been building towards for seven years.
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Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ Episode 11

I don't know what the adaptation process is like or how these final episodes are going to go, but it does feel like the show is running on steam.
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Always a Catch! ‒ Episode 10

Mimi’s right – it is not easy to be a delicate lady.
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'Draw This, Then Die!' Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Ending Song

Regal Lily performs "Conifer" ending song specifically written for series ― The official website for the television anime of Minoru Toyoda's Draw This, Then Die! (Kore Kaite Shine) manga started streaming the anime's second promotional video on Monday, which reveals and previews the ending theme song "Conifer" by Regal Lily. The band specifically wrote the song for the anime. The series will premiere...
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Alien Nine Blu-ray Review

It's undoubtedly a unique experience: a little cute, a little off-putting, a little horrifying, and more focused on being intriguing rather than satisfying. ― Anime OVAs can feel like a lost art nowadays. Gone is the era of many lavishly animated, often ultraviolent indulgences funded by dubious sources. So, too, are the subsequent times of esoteric direct-to-video experiments largely comprised of vi...
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A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 2 Announces Opening Song Artists, October Debut

FLOW rock band returns for new opening "Sorrow" ― The official website for the anime based on Wookjakga's A Returner's Magic Should Be Special (Kikansha no Mahō wa Tokubetsu Desu in Japanese) Korean web comic unveiled on Sunday the opening theme song's artists, October premiere, and teaser visual for the anime's second season. The site also streamed a video to announce the premiere timeframe: The roc...
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Kaiju Girl Caramelise Anime's New Video Unveils More Staff, Theme Songs, July 2 Debut

METANICK performs "Otome Kaijū" opening, HoneyWorks feat. HaKoniwaLily performs "Otome no Honki" ending ― The staff for the television anime of Spica Aoki's Kaiju Girl Caramelise (Otome Kaijū Carameliser) manga revealed its second main promotional video, second main visual, additional staff members, theme songs, and July 2 premiere. METANICK performs the opening theme song "Otome Kaijū" (KaijūGirl), ...
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Dara-san of Reiwa Anime's 2nd Trailer Reveals More Cast Members, Ending Song, July 2 Debut

Aoi Koga, Tomokazu Sugita, Mai Aizawa, Saori Hayami, Hōchū Ōtsuka join anime's cast ― The staff for the television anime of Haruomi Tomotsuka's Dara-san of Reiwa (Reiwa no Dara-san) manga revealed on Sunday the anime's second trailer, more cast members, and July 2 debut. The trailer reveals and previews the ending theme song "Hinatabocchi" by REIRIE. The newly announced cast members are: Aoi Koga as ...
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The Villager of Level 999 Anime's Main Promo Video Unveils More Staff Members, Ending Song, July 1 Debut

Yukimura. performs ending song "HP" ― The staff of the television anime of Koneko Hoshitsuki's The Villager of Level 999 (Level 999 no Murabito) light novel series revealed during its advance screening on Sunday the anime's main promotional video, main visual, additional staff members, and July 1 debut. The video reveals the ending theme song performed by Yukimura. titled "HP." The video also preview...
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, May 27-June 2

Time for a big cumulative swap! Fuelled by recent high ratings, An Observation Log of My Fiancée climbs +7, bumping MARRIAGETOXIN down -4. Discover what else is moving in the rankings. ― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season, based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind t...
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Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Mini-Episode Cut Anime Review

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is a must-see as an upcoming summer release—just wait for the full-length cut. ― Two jaded-looking adults chatting as they smoke caught my attention when I saw the announcement of this anime adaptation. As a working professional, I'm more inclined to watch a slice-of-life anime that features characters around my age group over an action title, especially one th...
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From Overshadowed to Overpowered Anime's New Video Unveils FLOW's Opening Song, June 25 Debut

Anime to stream in Japan 6 days before July 1 TV premiere ― The staff for the anime of Kentarou's From Overshadowed to Overpowered (Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musō: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Bōkenroku or The Failed Sage's Academy Domination) manga presented its main promotional video and a key visual on Saturday. The video announces and previews the anime's opening theme song "+Encount" ...
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Tomica & Tom TV Anime Shorts Get 2nd Season on July 5 With Song by May J.

Shorts inspired by Tsumupapa's picture books, Takara Tomy's die-cast cars Tomica & Tom (Tomica to Tomu), the television anime shorts based on Tsumupapa's picture books and Takara Tomy's Tomica line of die-cast car toys, will have a second season premiering on July 5. The shorts will play within the children's variety program Tomipla World Nori Nori Times!! which airs on the TV Tokyo channel and fiv...
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Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 2 Streams Full English-Subtitled Trailer

Story finale opens on September 11 ― The staff for Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 2 (Saishū Gakushō Hibike! Euphonium Kōhen), the final part in the Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie project, began streaming its full trailer with English and Chienese subtitles and presented its "final key visual" on Saturday. The tagline on the visual reads, "And so, the final song begins …" Kyoto Animation de...
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The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power TV Anime Reveals More Cast, June 30 Debut

Atsushi Tamaru, Nobuhiko Okamoto voice Edward's brother, Carolina's knight ― The official website for the television anime of storywriter Almond and illustrator Yoshiro Ambe's The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power (Mujikaku Seijo wa Kyō mo Muishiki ni Chikara o Tare Nagasu) light novel series revealed two more cast members, the June 30 premiere, and the main key visual for the anime on Saturday...
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Saga of Tanya the Evil II Unveils Theme Song Artists, July 8 Debut, Mini Anime

Myth & Roid, Aoi Yūki (as Tanya) perform opening, ending themes ― Kadokawa unveiled on Saturday the new visual, theme songs' artists, July 8 premiere, and a mini anime for Saga of Tanya the Evil II (Yōjo Senki II), the second season based on author Carlo Zen and illustrator Shinobu Shinotsuki's light novel series. The band Myth & Roid returns to write, arrange, and perform the opening theme song "Why...
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Crunchyroll Adds Jujutsu Kaisen Compilation Film, English Dubs for Given Movies

Crunchyroll Manga adds titles from Kodansha USA Publishing on June 8 ― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it has begun streaming JUJUTSU KAISEN Hidden Inventory / Premature Death, the compilation film of the "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" ("Kaigyoku/Gyokusetsu") arc from the second season of the Jujutsu Kaisen television anime, in Japanese with subtitles in various languages and with dubs i...
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'My Classmate's a Sexy Actress, and Now We Live Together?!' Anime's Promo Video Reveals Theme Song, July 5 Debut

NSFW visual also unveiled ― The official website of My Classmate's a Sexy Actress, and Now We Live Together?! (Onaji Semi no Someya-san ga Sexy Joyū datta Hanashi.), the television anime of Nigō Shōji's Onaji Semi no Someya-san ga AV Joyū datta Hanashi. (The Story of Someya, My Classmate in a College Seminar, Was an AV Actress) manga, unveiled on Friday a promotional video, a "premium" edition visual...
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Hell Mode Anime Season 2 Reveals, Promo Video, More Cast, Opening Theme Song, July 3 Premiere

Romanha Marshmallow perform opening theme song "○✕△□" ― The official website for the television anime of writer Hamuo and illustrator Mo's Hell Mode - The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing (Hell Mode - Yarikomi Suki no Gamer wa Hai Settei no Isekai de Musō Suru) light novel series unveiled on Friday a promotional video, more cast, and July 3 premiere for its second seas...
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Ami Maeshima Joins Cast, Performs Ending Theme for Rich Girl Caretaker Anime

Maeshima performs ending theme song "Kanpeki Janai Watashi" (Imperfect Me) ― The official website for the anime adaptation of author Yusaku Sakaishi and illustrator Sakura Miwabe's Rich Girl Caretaker (Saijo no Osewa) light novel series announced on Friday that Ami Maeshima will play Karen Asahi. Maeshima will also perform the anime's ending theme song "Kanpeki Janai Watashi" (Imperfect Me). The anim...
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ Episode 9

You know, maybe Subaru doesn't need to restart from zero this time.
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Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter ‒ Episode 13

I wouldn’t say that this extra episode adds a lot to the series overall, but it’s still nice to return to this story's world.
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Black Torch TV Anime Reveals, Previews Theme Songs in Video

SiM performs opening theme, I Don't Like Mondays performs ending theme ― The staff for the television anime of Tsuyoshi Takaki's Black Torch manga revealed a second promotional video on Friday along with the show's theme song information. SiM performs the opening theme song "Freeze Me Up," and I Don't Like Mondays performs the ending theme song "Groooovy." The below video previews both theme songs. E...
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Illustrator neco's Heavily Armed High School Girls Project Gets TV Anime

Princess Principal's Masaki Tachibana directs anime slated to air in 2027 ― Good Smile Company announced on Friday that illustrator neco's Heavily Armed High School Girls (Jū Heisōgata Joshi Kōsei) project is getting a television anime adaptation that will air in 2027. Masaki Tachibana (Princess Principal, Barakamon, Tokyo Magnitude 8.0) is directing the anime, and Natsuko Takahashi (Tokyo Magnitude ...
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A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even TV Anime Reveals 2 More Cast, July 6 Debut in New Trailer

Yu Serizawa, Shizuka Ishigami join cast for series debuting in July ― The staff for the television anime of Metabo Hagure's A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires (Buchigire Reijō wa Hōfuku wo Chikaimashita. Madōsho no Chikara de Sokoku wo Tataki Tsubushimasu) light novel series revealed a new trailer and more cast members on Friday. The staff also re...
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Victoria of Many Faces TV Anime Reveals July 7 Debut in Short Promo Video

Series stars Chika Anzai, Shion Wakayama, Yōhei Azakami, more ― The staff for the television anime of writer Syuu and illustrator Nanna Fujimi's Victoria of Many Faces (Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria) light novel series revealed a short promotional video and the anime's July 7 debut on Friday. The anime will debut on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on July 7 at 24:00 (effectively July 8 at 12:00 a.m.). The an...
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New Magic Knight Rayearth Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members

Saori Hayami, Yūki Ono, Mika Kikuchi star as Emeraude, Zagato, Mokona ― The official website for the new anime of CLAMP's Magic Knight Rayearth manga revealed three new cast members for the anime on Friday. The new cast members include (left to right in above image):Saori Hayami as Emeraude Yūki Ono as Zagato Mika Kikuchi as MokonaAnime Expo will host the anime's world premiere screening on July 4, f...
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The World is Dancing Anime's Music Trailer Reveals More Cast

Yōji Matsuda, Miyuki Sawashiro join cast; Yumiri Hanamori, Romi Park perform insert songs ― The staff for the television anime of Kazuto Mihara's The World Is Dancing manga revealed a new music trailer and new cast members for the anime on Friday. The trailer features the vocal insert song performances of Yumiri Hanamori and Romi Park, as their respective characters Oniyasha and Zojiro. The staff als...

Mononoke Film Trilogy Producer Kōji Yamamoto Retires from Producing, Apologizes After Recasting Takahiro Sakurai in 3rd Film

Takahiro Sakurai reprised original Medicine Seller role for cameo, staff did not announce character's return before film opened ― Kōji Yamamoto, planning producer for the Mononoke franchise's film trilogy, posted an apology on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, and also announced he was retiring from producing. Yamamoto confirmed in the statement that staff had recast a voice actor who had b...
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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Film's Ticket Art Imagines What If She Did Go on That Date

Revisit the anime on its 20th anniversary in Japanese theaters in 4K ― Filmarks, Japan's (self-described) largest film, television, and anime review site, announced on Thursday that it is offering limited advance MoviTicke Cards with exclusive art for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4K revival screenings. The cards feature the anime film's lead characters Makoto Konno (voiced by Riisa Naka) and Chiak...
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KAMUI: He's Behind You Anime's New Video Reveals July 3 Premiere

New video presented in normal & "There Be Ghosts" versions ― The official website for the television anime of author Eroki and artist Shinko Konoshiro's KAMUI: He's Behind You (Ushiro no Shōmen Kamui-san) manga unveiled a new promotional video and visual for the anime on Friday. The video reveals the anime's July 3 premiere date, and is streaming in both a normal version and a "There Be Ghosts" versi...

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