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Last month, COVER Corp. introduced a new music label for hololive production called hololive RECORDS. This marks the official establishment of hololive's music production and distribution efforts. The decision to create hololive RECORDS was driven by a desire to "carry these achievements and passion for music into the future" and to offer a platform for musical activities centered around their talents. Hololive's music has achieved significant success, with multiple songs charting on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, amassing millions of views online, and serving as theme songs for popular anime like Mori Calliope’s “Future Island” (One Piece) and “Go-Getters” (Suicide Squad I…

Season 2 of I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince has released a fresh visual and a sneak peek for Episode 7 (Episode 19 overall). The anime is building up to its mid-season climax this Wednesday, with Studio Tsumugi Akita Anime Lab continuing to handle the animation under the direction of Jin Tamamura. I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Season 2 – New Mid-Season Climax Visual Here’s the synopsis for the upcoming episode, “The Great Advent Festival”: Lloyd suspects that the mysterious priest might be one of the Twelve Bishops of the central church. Anticipating an assassination attempt on the Pope during the festival, Albert tasks Sylpha and the others with keeping a cl…

The upcoming anime, See You Tomorrow at the Food Court, unveiled a key visual on Friday, along with its premiere date set for July 7. The visual showcases the main characters, Wada and Yamamoto. See You Tomorrow at the Food Court anime key visual Studio Atelier Pontdarc (No Longer Allowed in Another World, Uncle from Another World) is handling the animation, with Kazuomi Koga (Rent-A-Girlfriend, Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible) directing. Jukki Hanada (The Dangers in My Heart, Sound! Euphonium, Love Live! School Idol Project) is overseeing the series composition, while Kyuta Sakai (Steins;Gate, Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-) serves as character designer and chi…

Netflix has confirmed that The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity will begin streaming internationally on July 13, 2025, with Netflix Japan premiering it earlier on July 5. A new visual and trailer were revealed last week. This release pattern is similar to Blue Box and SAKAMOTO DAYS, which also debuted on Netflix in Japan a week before their global release. Netflix Philippines shared the new trailer on Facebook with the caption: "They come from different worlds, but Rintaro and Kaoruko will beat the odds and stick together come what may. The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity arrives on Netflix July 13." The trailer’s official description only mentions "2025" for its a…

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON (Season 8) has revealed that a new teaser trailer will drop on June 16, celebrated as “Hero Day” in Japan. Studio BONES FILM is handling the animation, with Naomi Nakayama returning as the director. The anime has already confirmed an October 2025 release date, with Crunchyroll streaming it. An announcement image accompanies this news. My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON (Season 8) – New Teaser Trailer Set to Release on June 16 for “Hero Day” Excitement continues to build as the story approaches its thrilling conclusion. Recently, a new visual showcasing Armored All Might was unveiled, and the key art and teaser are available for fans to enjoy. …

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 is confirmed to have 12 episodes, as detailed in its Blu-ray and DVD release schedule. The home video will be released in three volumes, each containing four episodes. Volume 1, featuring Episodes 1 to 4, will be available on October 29, 2025. Volume 2, with Episodes 5 to 8, is set for November 26, 2025. The final volume, including Episodes 9 to 12, will be released on December 24, 2025. Both Blu-ray and DVD formats will be offered. Each volume comes packed with bonuses. Volume 1 features a newly drawn art jacket by the original character designer and anime staff, along with a special booklet containing an original novel by the serie…

Kyoto Animation’s upcoming anime, CITY THE ANIMATION, has dropped its second main trailer and confirmed exclusive streaming on Amazon Prime starting July 6. Directed by Taichi Ishidate, the anime also released a 30-second commercial recently. The series is based on CITY, a manga by Keiichi Arawi, the creator of Nichijou: My Ordinary Life. The theme songs were introduced in the first trailer, featuring “Hello” by Furui Riho as the opening and “LUCKY” by TOMOO as the ending. A preview of the opening song is included in the latest trailer. The main voice cast of CITY THE ANIMATION features Mikako Komatsu as Midori Nagumo, Aki Toyosaki as Nikura, and Yui Ishikawa as Wako Izu…

To mark Japan's unofficial "Rock Day" on June 9, a unique collaboration has been announced between the anime Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty and the guitar brand PRS (Paul Reed Smith) Guitars. The partnership highlights a guitar inspired by a PRS design, used by the anime’s main character, Lilisa Suzunomiya. More details about the collaboration will be shared soon. The anime is currently streaming on HIDIVE. The original soundtrack for the anime will be available on July 2 through major streaming and download platforms. It includes 52 background music tracks and five bonus instrumental covers performed by members of BAND-MAID and musician Hitoshiya Ishidoya, also known as Migue…

Director Shingo Natsume’s first original feature-length anime movie, tentatively titled "Ghost," has been officially announced in collaboration with MADHOUSE. Set for a 2027 release, the film will feature animation by MADHOUSE, original character designs by Natsume Ono, and character design by Norifumi Kugai. This project marks a significant milestone in Natsume’s career, following his celebrated work on series like One-Punch Man, ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept., and The Tatami Time Machine Blues. His original TV anime Sonny Boy, known for its distinctive style, gained recognition and was nominated in the TV category at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival…

The rom-com anime Don’t Touch, Kotesashi (Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun) has unveiled its first visual, announced the main voice cast, and confirmed an October 2025 release date. Initially revealed in March this year, the anime is being produced under WWWave Corporation’s Deregula label. Studio Quad is in charge of the animation, directed by Hisashi Saito. The main voice cast includes: Rikuya Yasuda as Koyo Kotesashi Hina Suguta as Aroma Kusunoki Yu Serizawa as Aoba Kitahara Saya Aizawa as Izumi Sumiyoshi Manatsu Murakami as Chiyo Sayamagaoka Ruriko Aoki as Miyuki Hongo Don’t Touch, Kotesashi – Anime Teaser Visual | October 2025 Release Date Written and illustrated by Takuy…

A new teaser trailer has been unveiled for AS ONE, the prequel anime film to Square Enix’s sci-fi arcade game Starwing Paradox. It was also revealed that Ruki Shiroiwa, a member of the boy group JO1, will voice the main character, Yo. The film is officially set to premiere in Japan on August 22, 2025. Announced in March, AS ONE serves as a prequel set 20 years before the game’s events. The movie boasts an impressive staff lineup, including Kobun Shizuno, famed for directing numerous Detective Conan films, and Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, the legendary artist behind Neon Genesis Evangelion and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, who returns to redesign the characters for this project.…

The anime Bad Girl (stylized as BADGIRL) unveiled its main trailer, showcasing the theme song, a new cast member, and a July 5 premiere date. Announced in June 2024, the first key visual debuted in January. Studio Bridge is in charge of the animation. The theme song, titled “Super Big Love!,” is performed by the unit Tenrogun, which consists of the anime’s main voice cast members: Azusa Tachibana as Yu Yutani Niina Hanamiya as Atori Mizutori Misato Matsuoka as Suzu Suzukaze Miharu Hanai as Rura Ruriha Check out the main trailer for the anime here: Yui Horie has also joined the voice cast as Maria Komari. The staff for the Bad Girl anime includes: Director: Joji Furuta Se…

The anime movie "Fushigi no Alice: Dive in Wonderland" has unveiled its main trailer, featuring a theme song by SEKAI NO OWARI and introducing new voice cast members. Studio P.A. Works is handling the animation, with Toshiya Shinohara directing and Yuko Kakihara writing the script. The film is set to premiere in Japan on August 29, 2025. The new voice cast members includee: Subaru Kimura as Tweedle Dum Ayumu Murase as Tweedle Dee Yuki Ono as Dormouse Natsuki Hanae as ??? The theme song "Zukan" by SEKAI NO OWARI features a preview in the main trailer below. The previously revealed voice cast for the anime consists of: Maika Pugh as Alice Nanoka Hara (Suzume Iwato in Suzum…

Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole anime has unveiled a new trailer, featuring details about its theme songs and two additional voice cast members. Announced in November 2024, the anime is being animated by studio Brain’s Base, with Crunchyroll confirming it will stream the series. The opening theme is “Kamidanomi” by syudou, while the ending theme is “Kenso feat. Aile ‌The ‌Shota” by Sheeno ‌Mirin. The trailer also includes a preview of the opening song. Yuichi Nakamura provides the voice for the main character Mogura, and the full voice cast includes: Ayumu Murase as Kyoshiro Nekozuku Shunsuke Takeuchi as Toshiro Nekozuku Atsumi Tanezaki as Kyoko Nekozuku Aki Toyosak…

NUKITASHI THE ANIMATION has been officially confirmed as a TV anime, with the first trailer released and a July 2025 premiere date announced. As previously revealed, Studio Passione is in charge of the animation. The main staff includes: Director: Nobuyoshi Nagayama Series Composition/Script: Kenta Ihara Script Supervision: Naoto Kurahone and Yuu Kamichika (both from Qruppo) Character Designer: Kumata Music: Hakushaku Ebikare, Sasa Ikeki, Umigame, Kashiko General Supervision: Hamedori-kun (Qruppo) The anime cast includes: Kohei Yanagi as Junnosuke Tachibana Minori Ozawa as Hinami Watarai Shizuka Ishigami as Nanase Katagiri Rie Okamoto as Misaki Hotori Ako Koaki as Asane…

A trailer for LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins has been released, serving as a prequel to the upcoming LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE: The Immortal Bloodline. The project will premiere via streaming in Japan on June 20, just a week before The Immortal Bloodline’s theatrical release on June 27. Kenyu Horiuchi has been announced as the voice of Fake Lupin, joining the returning cast of veteran voice actors. The trailer is now available to watch. Studio Telecom Animation Film is handling the animation for the prequel, which is described as follows: Inspector Zenigata witnesses a bombing at an airport in the Robieto Federation and is shocked to see the suspect is no…

Kyoto Animation's highly anticipated anime, CITY THE ANIMATION, has dropped a new 30-second teaser trailer ahead of its July 6 release. Directed by Taichi Ishidate, the anime is based on CITY, a manga by Keiichi Arawi, the creator of Nichijou: My Ordinary Life. The first trailer debuted at AnimeJapan 2025 in March, alongside announcements of additional cast members. Check out the latest teaser! The voice cast for the anime includes: Mikako Komatsu as Midori Nagumo Aki Toyosaki as Nikura Yui Ishikawa as Wako Izumi Yoshihisa Kawahara as Tsurubishi Makabe Miyu Irino as Tatewaku Makabe Ayaka Nanase as Matsuri Makabe Azusa Tadokoro as Eri Amakazari Yu Wakui as Riko Izumi Takeh…

Fermat no Ryori (Fermat’s Cuisine or Fermat’s Kitchen) anime is set to premiere on July 5, with details about the theme songs now revealed. The first teaser visual and trailer were shared in March, and Studio domerica is handling the animation. The opening theme song, “Maillard,” will be performed by OSHIKIKEIGO, while the ending theme, “Change Over,” will be sung by DXTEEN. The previously announced voice cast includes: Taito Ban as Kai Asakura Ryosuke Tomita as Gaku Kitada Daichi ‌Endo as Katsuya ‌Hotei Takuma ‌Nagatsuka as Milo ‌Wivia Natsu ‌Yorita as Ranna ‌Akamatsu Haruna ‌Ikezawa as Nene ‌Fukuda Tatsumaru ‌Tachibana as Magoroku ‌Inui Makoto ‌Furukawa as Ichitaro ‌Hir…

The anime "Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter" has released a new character trailer, focusing once again on the main heroine, Tina Howard. Produced by Studio Blanc, the series is set to debut on July 5. The male lead, Allen, had previously received his own character trailer. Tina is brought to life by Hime Sawada, who also had a special visual unveiled earlier. Her newest trailer is available to watch below. The voice cast for the Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter anime consists of: Yuto Uemura as Allen Hime Sawada as Tina Howard Kyoka Moriya as Ellie Walker Ikumi Hasegawa as Lydia Leinster Inori Minase as Stella Howard Ami Maeshima as Caren Miho Okasaki as Lynne L…

The shojo series The Ogre’s Bride (Oni no Hanayome) by Kureha is set to get a TV anime adaptation, as announced by Starts Publishing on June 9 (June 10 in Japan). Although no additional details about the anime were shared, it was revealed that the series has exceeded 5.8 million copies in circulation across its various adaptations. Check out the anime announcement visual and comments from the creators of the light novel and manga adaptations below. Oni no Hanayome series – Anime Announcement Visual The Ogre’s Bride marks its TV anime debut and surpasses 5.8 million copies in circulation with an exciting new promo video: Kureha, the author of the light novel series, share…

Takopi’s Original Sin anime has released a short new trailer showcasing the opening theme song “Happy Lucky Chappy” by ano, along with a full music video. The anime is set to premiere on June 28, 2025, with weekly streaming available on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, ABEMA, and more, spanning a total of six episodes. The opening theme “Happy Lucky Chappy” by ano was also featured in the main trailer, alongside the ending theme “Glass no Sen” by Tele. You can hear the opening song again in the latest teaser. You can also listen to the full song below. The voice cast of Takopi’s Original Sin includes: Reina Ueda as Shizuka Kurumi Mamiya as Takop…

After nearly five years of serialization on Shonen Jump+, Naoya Matsumoto's hit manga Kaiju No. 8 will conclude in two more chapters with Chapter 129. This announcement followed the release of Chapter 127 on June 6 in Japan, with Chapter 128 set to drop on June 20. The manga’s end comes just before Season 2, which will stream worldwide on July 19 via X (formerly Twitter). Additionally, the Hoshina’s Day Off special episode will stream on X on July 5. Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G’s upcoming Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME recently surpassed 300,000 pre-registrations in June, just two weeks after hitting 200,000 on May 15. The game is expected to launch on August 31, 2025…

The Gachiakuta anime has revealed its main trailer, along with a new key visual, cast details, theme songs, and a premiere date set for July 6. Crunchyroll has kicked off the Gachiakuta World Takeover, a global promotional campaign ahead of the anime’s exclusive worldwide streaming launch on July 6. In collaboration with Bones, Kodansha, and Avex, this initiative aims to introduce anime fans to what is being touted as the next big shonen series. The announcement includes the release of the main trailer, offering an exciting preview of the action-packed series. Crunchyroll also unveiled a striking new key visual, a global premiere schedule, and interactive fan experiences …

Kingdom Season 6 anime has released its first full trailer, revealing the theme songs, a new teaser visual, and the main staff. Studios Pierrot and Signpost are returning for the animation, with the series set to premiere in October 2025. VIZ Media will begin releasing the manga in English in Fall 2025 to coincide with the new season. The opening theme, “Ikite, Sansan,” will be performed by Ikimono-gakari, while Sora Tomonari will sing the ending theme, “Hoko” (Howl). Both artists shared their thoughts on the project, and a preview of the opening theme is included in the trailer. Comments From the Theme Songs ArtistsIkimono-gakari Comment Sora Tomonari Comment Kingdom…

The preview for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Episode 21 is now available on the official website. The episode, titled “Taibon,” will air in Japan on June 6 and will later be accessible with English subtitles on Crunchyroll and Netflix (in Asia). See The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Episode 21 (Episode 45 overall) preview images: In case you missed it, the manga series by Itsuki Nanao and Nekokurage, published in Square Enix’s Monthly Big Gangan, has recently gone on a sudden hiatus. Interestingly, The Apothecary Diaries is based on a light novel series by Natsu Hyuga, which has released 15 volumes to date. Volume 16 was released in Japan on May 30, coinciding with the…