Jump to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Anime Social

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

News

Show all categories

Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Anime Prepares for His Student Arc With New Visual

The anime Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus has unveiled a new visual for the His Student Arc, which starts with Episode 8 on August 23. Studio CloverWorks is in charge of the animation for the series, which is available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Episode 8, titled “Secrets and Promises,” highlights Sara Himeji, the central character of the twelfth novel in the series, titled Rascal Does Not Dream of His Student. The visual includes the tagline: “It’s a promise. That you won’t cure my Puberty Syndrome.”

Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus – His Student Arc Key Visual

The previous two arcs included the Lost Singer arc, which adapted the 10th novel Rascal Does Not Dream of a Lost Singer, and the Nightingale arc, which adapted the 11th novel Rascal Does Not Dream of a Nightingale. Following this arc, the remaining novels left to be adapted will be:
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus
Rascal Does Not Dream of Girlfriends
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend (final)
The Rascal Does Not Dream light novel series, written by Hajime Kamoshida with illustrations by Keji Mizoguchi, was published by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint starting in April 2014. Spanning a total of 15 volumes, the series concluded on October 10, 2024, after 10 years of serialization.
CloverWorks has handled the anime adaptation, which includes the Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai TV series (covering volumes 1-5) and three sequel movies: Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl (volumes 6-7), Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out (volume 8), and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid (volume 9).
Sinistra Sensei

🎮✨ Introducing Respawn Otaku — Your Next-Level Anime & Gaming Hub!

Hey Anime Social fam! We’ve got exciting news for all you anime lovers, gamers, and pop culture connoisseurs — Respawn Otaku has officially launched as our sister site, and it’s ready to level up your fandom experience. This site is more gaming driven then anime.
🌌 What is Respawn Otaku?
Respawn Otaku is a vibrant new space where anime meets gaming, nostalgia collides with innovation, and every fan gets a seat at the table. Whether you're grinding through JRPGs, bingeing seasonal anime, or deep-diving into character lore, Respawn Otaku is built for you.
🧠 Why “Respawn”?
Because fandom never dies—it respawns. This site is a tribute to resilience, creativity, and the joy of rediscovering what we love. It’s a place to reboot, reconnect, and reimagine your favorite worlds with fellow otaku.
🔗 How It Connects to Anime Social
Think of Respawn Otaku as Anime Social’s adventurous sibling—same heart, new quests. While Anime Social continues to thrive as a creative community, Respawn Otaku expands the universe with:
🎮 Game-focused forums and discussions
📺 Anime deep-dives and character spotlights
🧩 Pop culture mashups and fan theories
💬 Integrated Discord for real-time hangouts
🛠️ Custom emojis, avatars, and themed events
🚀 Join the Respawn
We’re inviting all Anime Social members to check out Respawn Otaku, explore its unique vibe, and help shape its future. Your voice, your creativity, and your fandom are what make these spaces thrive.
👉 Visit Respawn Otaku Now Let’s respawn together. 💥
Want me to tailor this for a specific forum section or add visual flair like banners or emoji packs? I can help you build out the full launch experience.
Sinistra Sensei

Fushigi no Alice: Dive in Wonderland Anime Reveals Main Visual

The key visual for the anime movie Fushigi no Alice: Dive in Wonderland has been unveiled. Studio P.A. Works is handling the animation, with Toshiya Shinohara directing and Yuko Kakihara writing the script. The film is scheduled to premiere in Japan on August 29, 2025.
The theme song is performed by SEKAI NO OWARI and was previewed in the main trailer earlier this month. The visual features Rize, a college student who finds herself in Wonderland, guided by Alice. Surrounding them are iconic characters from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, such as the White Rabbit, Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, March Hare, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Dormouse, Cheshire Cat, and Queen of Hearts.

Fushigi no Alice: Dive in Wonderland – Main Anime Visual
The main voice cast includes Maika Pugh as Alice and Nanoka Hara (known for Suzume Iwato in Suzume) as Rise. The supporting cast features Shota Mamiya, Keiko Toda, Mayu Matsuoka, Koji Yamamoto, Tomohito Yashima, Ryuichi Kosugi, Kappei Yamaguchi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, and Takahiro Yamamoto. Recent additions to the lineup are Subaru Kimura, Ayumu Murase, Yuki Ono, and Natsuki Hanae.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was written by Lewis Carroll, whose real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, and it was first published on July 4, 1865. Since then, it has become a classic, getting numerous adaptations.
Sinistra Sensei

Identity V x Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Crossover Collaboration Launches August 7

The horror game Identity V is about to cross paths with the popular anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End through a new collaboration. The crossover event officially launches on August 7, 2025, featuring themed costumes, accessories, and limited-time rewards.

The collaboration will have Frieren, Fern, and Stark setting off on a mission to confront Aura the Guillotine. The highlights include:
Crossover Costume – “Knight” (Himmel): Available as part of the premium Knight Crossover Costume Package, featuring an S-rank costume and the matching accessory, Hero’s Blade.
Crossover Costume – “Psychologist” (Fern)
Crossover Costume – “Meteorologist” (Frieren)
Crossover Costume – “Patient” (Stark)
Explorer Costume – Sein & Grimoire Accessory: Free rewards for participants include an A-rank costume for the Explorer (Sein) and a magical Grimoire accessory for the Meteorologist.
Players who participate in the event can earn 10 Crossover Essences and other exclusive rewards, making it an enjoyable experience even for casual fans.




Identity V x Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Crossover Collaboration
Catch Identity V at Anime Expo 2025
As part of the celebration, Identity V will take center stage at Anime Expo 2025. In partnership with Frontier Works, fans can explore Identity V content at the animate GROUP booth (SH-504). The exhibit will feature:
A large-scale wall illustration
A curated showcase of five years of artwork from Frontier Works’ collaborations.
A fan voting campaign, with winners receiving A4 art prints (while supplies last).
Additionally, three exclusive merchandise collections will be introduced for the first time in the United States:
Dark×POP
Art Collection
Fantasy
Collectors can snag two limited-edition Identity V skateboard decks, Deck A and Deck B, available for international pre-order until July 28, 2025.
About Identity V
Identity V is a free-to-play multiplayer survival horror game developed by NetEase Games, released in 2018. Players take on one of two roles: hunters, who lurk in the shadows, and survivors, who collaborate to decode cipher machines and make their escape.
About Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is a fantasy manga series that explores the journey of Frieren, an elf mage, after the defeat of the Demon King. It delves into themes of time, relationships, and the meaning of life as she reflects on her past adventures and builds new connections. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is an anime adapted from Kanehito Yamada’s manga, which has been serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine since April 2020. The second season is currently in production and scheduled to debut in January 2026.
Sinistra Sensei

Netflix to Stream Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 in Select Regions of Asia

Netflix has announced that Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 will premiere on the platform in select regions of Asia on July 19. This comes after the release of the main trailer for the anime, which features the opening song “You Can’t Run From Yourself” by AURORA.
Production I.G is handling the animation, with creature designs by Studio Khara. Crunchyroll confirmed it will stream the anime as part of its Summer 2025 lineup and will also stream it globally on X (formerly Twitter) starting July 19.
Netflix has also unveiled an English version of the main visual.

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 – Main Visual | Premiering on Netflix (Selected Regions in Asia) on July 18
The main voice cast features Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino/Kaiju No. 8, Wataru Kato as Reno Ichikawa, Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro, Kengo Kawanishi as Soshiro Hoshina, Tessho Genda as Isao Shinomiya, and Koki Uchiyama as Gen Narumi.
Newly announced cast members include Hiroki Yasumoto as Hasegawa and Kana Hanazawa as Rin.
Naoya Matsumoto's manga Kaiju No. 8 started serialization in July 2020 on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform and has released 15 volumes as of March. The series is confirmed to conclude in just two more chapters, with Viz Media handling its English publication.
The franchise's game adaptation, Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME, will debut its first demo at Anime Expo 2025 next month. With over 300,000 pre-registrations worldwide, the game is scheduled for a global release later in 2025.

Sinistra Sensei

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Officially Listed With 12 Episodes

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 series’ author, Aneko Yusagi.
Additional bonuses include a creditless opening and episode previews for Episodes 1 to 4 in Volume 1, a creditless ending and previews for Episodes 5 to 8 in Volume 2, and a collection of promotional videos, commercials, and previews for Episodes 9 to 12 in Volume 3.

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 – Anime Visual | Confirmed for 12 Episodes
Studio Kinema Citrus is back to animate The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4, with the anime recently unveiling its complete staff lineup and first trailer.
Sinistra Sensei

My Hero Academia Season 8 (Final) to Reveal New Trailer on Hero Day, June 16

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.



Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia manga was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from July 2014 to its conclusion in August 2024, marking a decade-long journey. The finale was celebrated with special illustrations and messages.
Studio BONES adapted the manga into an anime starting in 2016, which grew to include seven seasons, with the seventh season wrapping up on October 12, 2024. The franchise also boasts four anime films, the most recent being My Hero Academia: You’re Next, released on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan on February 19, 2025. This movie, based on an original story by Horikoshi, began streaming on Netflix and Crunchyroll on April 20.
Fans can also look forward to the trailer for the next season and continue enjoying the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes spin-off anime, set five years before the main series.
Sinistra Sensei

Netflix Confirms 1-Week Delayed Streaming of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Starting July 13 for Regions Outside Japan

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 arrival on the platform.
Studio CloverWorks is handling the animation and is also working on My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 and Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, both of which are scheduled to premiere on July 5 in Japan.

Saka Mikami is the creator of the manga series The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku), which started on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket website and app in October 2021. As of this April, 16 volumes have been released, and Kodansha also publishes the series in English.
The story centers on Rintaro, a second-year student at Chidori High, known as a school for boys with the worst grades, who helps out at his family’s patisserie. One day, he meets Kaoruko, a kind girl he quickly connects with. However, Rintaro discovers that Kaoruko goes to Kikyo Girls’ High, an elite school for wealthy families. As their bond deepens, they face challenges and schemes from classmates while trying to stay together.
Sinistra Sensei

City the Animation Reveals Second Main Trailer, Exclusive Streaming on Amazon Prime

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 Izumi, among others. Directed by Taichi Ishidate, the anime showcases character designs and chief animation direction by Tamami Tokuyama. The creative team also includes Kana Miyata for color design, Shiori Yamazaki for art direction, Hiroki Ueda for photography direction, Tatsunori Kase for CG direction, and Yota Tsuruoka for sound direction.

The anime recently revealed the second key visual:

Keiichi Arawi’s manga City was serialized in Kodansha’s Morning magazine from 2016 to 2021, concluding with 13 volumes. After a three-year break, it returned on December 24, 2024. The English version of the manga was licensed by Vertical Comics.
The story revolves around Midori Nagumo, a broke college student trying to pay her rent in a city teeming with eccentric characters. With her landlady constantly on her case and her friend unwilling to help, Midori resorts to petty schemes and odd jobs, all while getting swept up in the city's chaotic adventures.
Sinistra Sensei

See You Tomorrow at the Food Court Anime Reveals Key Visual, July 7 Premiere

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 chief animation director.
Oisicle Melonpan performs the opening theme song “Mikansei ni Matataite,” featured in the previously released trailer. The voice cast includes:
Hiyori Miyazaki as Wada
Yoshino Aoyama as Yamamoto
Saori Hayami as Saito
Jun Fukuyama as Duke Abel
The anime is adapted from a manga series by Shinichiro Nariie, which began in March 2020. Yen Press is releasing the manga in English and describes it as follows: Wada appears to be a quiet, wealthy girl, while Yamamoto comes off as a fearsome lone wolf to their classmates. However, Wada is secretly addicted to mobile games and has a love-hate obsession with a 2D character, while Yamamoto is fascinated by urban legends and devoted to her favorite YouTuber. Their not-so-secret daily ritual? Meeting at the food court after school to vent, laugh, and discover what makes each other tick!
Sinistra Sensei

The Ogre's Bride Shojo Series Gets TV Anime, 5.8 Million Copies in Circulation

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, shared: "Hello, my name is Kureha. 'The Ogre’s Bride' has officially been decided to become an anime! We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported and collaborated with us. This story began as a short tale of about 20,000 characters, evolved into a published book, then a comic, and now an anime, all thanks to the incredible support from so many people. I am thrilled to finally share what I envisioned in my mind now brought to life on screen. Thank you so much for supporting Onihana, and we hope for your continued encouragement for Oni no Hanayome."

Light novel illustrator Yu Shiroya also commented: "Congratulations on 'The Ogre’s Bride' becoming an anime! I am so excited to see my beloved Yuzu and Reiya, along with the other captivating characters, being brought to life with vibrant colors and personality. It has been an honor to contribute to such a significant project. I want to sincerely thank all the readers who have supported us, as well as Kureha-sensei, Togashi-sensei, and everyone involved in making this happen. We hope you will keep cheering for us!"

Jun Togashi, the artist of the manga adaptation, shared, “Congratulations on the TV anime adaptation of The Ogre’s Bride! I’m so excited to see how Yuzu, Reiya, and the little ogres will come to life—how they’ll look, talk, and move. I deeply appreciate everyone who has been part of this project and all the readers who have supported me.” You can also take a look at Togashi’s celebratory artwork for Oni no Hanayome’s anime adaptation below.

Oni no Hanayome (The Ogre’s Bride) by Kureha started as a short story on Start Publishing’s web novel platform, Novema, last updated on November 24, 2019. It was later fully rewritten on the platform, with its final update on May 24, 2020, before Starts Publishing released the first paperback volume on October 28 of the same year.
The story is serialized on Starts Publishing’s noicomi manga platform, with the first volume released under the noicomi COMICS imprint on August 26, 2022. On the same day, the first paperback volume of the light novel’s sequel series, Oni no Hanayome: Newlyweds Arc, was also published.
MangaPlaza publishes the English version of the manga as The Ogre’s Bride, describing it as a Japanese-style ayakashi Cinderella story. In this world, ayakashi and humans coexist, with the ayakashi occasionally choosing human women as their “brides,” granting them prosperity and unconditional love in return. Yuzu, constantly compared to her sister, who is married to a demon fox, is mistreated by her family. One day, when Yuzu feels at her lowest, a man—the most beautiful she has ever seen—appears before her on a bridge and calls her his wife. “Just be quiet and let me hold you,” he says, as the most powerful and “cold-hearted” ayakashi opens his heart to Yuzu.

Sinistra Sensei

Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter Reveals Tina Howard Character Trailer

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 Leinster
Kana Hanazawa as Felicia Fosse
The main staff for the anime includes:
Director: Nobuyoshi Nagayama
Script, Series Composition: Megumi Shimizu
Character Design: Akiko Toyota
Music: Kei Haneoka
Animation Production: Studio Blanc
After failing the court sorcerer exam, Allen faced the tough reality that he couldn't even afford to return to his hometown. While searching for a job, he received an offer to tutor a duke's daughter—Her Highness, the young princess. Though it seemed a little sketchy, he figured that, no matter how difficult she might be, she couldn’t be worse than the "albatross around his neck." However, to his surprise, he found a girl who couldn’t even manage the most basic elementary spells. Can Allen uncover the reason behind her magical block? His unique teaching methods might just hold the key to brightening her future.

Riku Nanano is the author of the light novel series Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter. It debuted on the Kakuyomu website in October 2017 and was later picked up by Kadokawa, published under the Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint starting December 2018, with illustrations by Cura.
The series also has a manga adaptation, illustrated by Tamura Muto, which has been serialized in Shonen Ace Plus since September 2019. Both the light novel and manga have been licensed in English by J-Novel Club.
Sinistra Sensei

Fermat no Ryori Reveals July 5 Premiere Date, Theme Songs Information

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 ‌Hirose
Shion ‌Wakayama as Kagura ‌Musashi
Anna ‌Nagase as Ayu ‌Uomi

Fermat no Ryori – Anime Visual | July 5 Premiere Date
The key staff for the anime features:
Director: Kazuya ‌Ichikawa
Series Composition / Script: domerica
Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Takeshi ‌Okamoto, Satsuki ‌Kashiwagi
Art Director: Mari ‌Takada
Music: Satoshi ‌Igarashi (TOKYO LOGIC)
Production: Domerica
The anime adaptation comes from a manga series by Yugo Kobayashi, the creator of Aoashi. Since its serialization began in 2018, the series has released five volumes and surpassed 500,000 copies in circulation earlier this year. It also inspired a TV drama adaptation starring Fumiya Takahashi and Jun Shison, which aired from October to December 2023.
Sinistra Sensei

Kyoto Animation's City Anime Reveals New 30-Second Trailer

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
Takehito Koyasu as Doctor / Father
Mayumi Asano as Mother
KENN as Tatsuta
Satoshi Inomata as Ryota
Coco Hayashi as Kamome
Haruna Fukushima as Umi
Yuki Tenma as Sora
You can see the full anime staff for CITY THE ANIMATION below.
Director: Taichi Ishidate
Character Designer / Chief Animation Director: Tamami Tokuyama
Color Designer: Kana Miyata
Art Director: Shiori Yamazaki
Photography Director: Hiroki Ueda
CG Director: Tatsunori Kase
Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka
Animation Production: Kyoto Animation
The anime has recently unveiled its second key visual.

Keiichi Arawi’s manga City originally ran from 2016 to 2021 in Kodansha’s Morning magazine, concluding with 13 volumes. After a three-year break, it returned on December 24, 2024. Vertical Comics licensed the English version, describing the story:
Created by the mind behind Nichijou, this surreal slapstick series follows Midori Nagumo, a broke college student living in an ordinary city filled with quirky inhabitants. As this impulsive girl navigates her days, she brings the city to life.
Midori is struggling with debt, dodging her landlady’s demands for overdue rent while her best friend refuses to lend her money after learning her tricks. She contemplates bullying or petty theft as solutions, but neither is sustainable. Maybe finding a job would help—but working would cut into her fun city adventures.
CITY THE ANIMATION marks KyoAni’s first new anime adaptation in six years.
Sinistra Sensei

Lupin the IIIrd: Zenigata and the Two Lupins Prequel Reveals Trailer, Cast, and Story Details Ahead of June 20 Premiere

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 none other than Lupin III. Though he loses sight of him, he later spots another "Lupin" at a train station. Zenigata apprehends him on a train, but Lupin escapes with the help of Daisuke Jigen.
Meanwhile, Fujiko Mine infiltrates a circus and becomes the star performer for the nation’s supreme leader, Breilin, as a trapeze artist. As a major disarmament parade approaches, Karashikov of the National Security Commission brands Lupin a terrorist and a spy from the Arca Republic, launching an intense pursuit. Zenigata, however, begins to question the official narrative.
In the capital, when Lupin is cornered by authorities, it’s Zenigata—convinced of his innocence—who intervenes. But just then, another explosion strikes Zenigata...
The full staff list is identical to that of LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE and includes:
Original Work: Monkey Punch
Director: Takeshi Koike
Screenplay: Yuya Takahashi
Music: James Shimoji
Creative Advisor: Katsuhito Ishii
Animation Production: Telecom Animation Film
Production & Copyright: TMS Entertainment
The main voice cast includes:
Kanichi Kurita as Lupin III
Akio Otsuka as Daisuke Jigen
Daisuke Namikawa as Goemon Ishikawa XIII
Miyuki Sawashiro as Fujiko Mine
Koichi Yamadera as Inspector Koichi Zenigata

LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins – Teaser Visual
The late Kazuhiko Kato, better known by his pen name Monkey Punch, is the original creator of Lupin III (also referred to as Lupin the Third, Lupin the 3rd, or Lupin the IIIrd). The story revolves around Lupin III, the grandson of the gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. The original Lupin III manga debuted in Weekly Manga Action on August 10, 1967. Since then, it has been adapted into numerous formats, including TV anime, movies, live-action films, and specials.
Sinistra Sensei

Nukitashi the Animation Confirmed as TV Anime, Reveals First Trailer and July Premiere

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 Tachibana
Yasuhiro Kusudo as Hamedori-kun
Nana Inoue as Ikuko Onabuta (NEW)
Masumi Tazawa as Toka Reizeiin (NEW)
Nanami Aiba as Rei Tadasugawa (NEW)
Don't forget to take a look at the key visual for the anime that was revealed earlier:

NUKITASHI THE ANIMATION – Anime Key Visual
NUKITASHI is a two-part visual novel series created by Qruppo and released in 2018 and 2019. Its full Japanese title translates to “What Should a Flat-Chested Girl (Like Me) Do on an Island That Feels Like an NSFW Game?” The English version is published by Shiravune. The first game featured the tagline “Is the Island Utopia or Dystopia?”, while its sequel, NUKITASHI 2, added the tagline “Is the Prospect Hope or Despair?”
The first game received Best Scenario and Best New Brand at the 2018 Moe Game Awards, with the sequel winning the Grand Award in 2019. A manga adaptation began serialization in November 2021.
Sinistra Sensei

Takopi's Original Sin Features Opening Theme Song by ano in New Trailer and Music Video

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 Takopi 
Konomi Kohara as Marina Kirarazaka
Anna Nagase as Naoki Azuma
All four characters are featured on the main visual, which you can see below.

The main staff working on Takopi’s Original Sin includes:
Director: Shinya Iino
Series Composition: Shinya Iino
Character Design: Keita Nagahara
Animation Studio: ENISHIYA
Production: TBS Television
Background
Taizan 5 is the creator of the manga Takopi’s Original Sin (Takopi no Genzai), which was serialized on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform from December 2021 to March 2022, resulting in two compiled volumes. VIZ Media licensed the series in English and provided the following description:
A cute alien named Takopi lands on Earth with a mission—not to meet our leader, but to spread happiness across the universe!
Takopi’s first encounter is with Shizuka, a gloomy fourth grader. Or is she? Determined to make Shizuka happy again, Takopi uses his advanced technology to turn back time, but his well-meaning efforts spiral into chaos and tragedy.
What hidden truth has Takopi forgotten? And what must this kind-hearted pink alien octopus sacrifice to genuinely help Shizuka and her friends?

The anime adaptation was officially announced on December 9, 2025.


Sinistra Sensei

Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole Reveals New Trailer and Theme Songs Information

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 Toyosaki as Maggie (NEW)
Mafia Kajita as Sukekiyo (NEW)
The official website outlines the story: "I can’t die because I’ve been banned from the afterlife." Under peculiar circumstances, Mogura, a questionable self-proclaimed hermit, starts gathering the "light" of spirits in a lantern, hoping it will grant him passage to the afterlife. It rumored that those who cross paths with him begin to witness bizarre phenomena.

Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole – New Anime Visual | Premieres July 7
Natsumi Eguchi, the creator of Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole (also known as The Banned Mole), both writes and illustrates the manga. The series began serialization in Kodansha’s Morning magazine back in April 2021, with nine volumes published as of April 23, 2025. The main anime staff features:
Director: Hiroshi Ishiodori
Series Composition: Shinzo Fujita
Character Design: Yoko Tanabe
Music Composition: Tomoki Hasegawa
Sinistra Sensei

Fushigi no Alice: Dive in Wonderland Reveals Main Trailer Featuring Theme Song by SEKAI NO OWARI

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 Suzume) as Rise
Shota Mamiya as Ko Urai
Keiko Toda as Fumiko Azumino
Mayu Matsuoka as Queen of Hearts
Koji Yamamoto as Mad Hatter
Tomohito Yashima as March Hare
Ryuichi Kosugi (Black Mayonnaise) as Humpty Dumpty
Kappei Yamaguchi as White Rabbit
Toshiyuki Morikawa as Cheshire Cat
Takahiro Yamamoto as Caterpillar

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, written by Lewis Carroll (the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), was first published on July 4, 1865, and is now celebrated as one of the greatest works of fantasy literature.
Carroll, a mathematician and logician, created the story for Alice Liddell, the young daughter of a family friend, during a boat trip in 1862. It eventually developed into the full-length novel that became a cultural classic.
The tale follows a young girl named Alice, who tumbles down a rabbit hole—yes, that’s where the phrase comes from—into the whimsical world of Wonderland. Over the years, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has been adapted into various forms of media, including Disney’s iconic 1951 animated film, Tim Burton’s 2010 live-action reimagining, as well as ballets, operas, video games, and theater productions.
Sinistra Sensei

Bad Girl Main Trailer Reveals Theme Song and July 5 Premiere, Yui Horie Joins Voice Cast

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
Series Composition: Shoji Yonemura
Character Design: Yuki Morimoto
Prop Design: Yuji Shibata
Art Director: 加藤 レイ
Art Setting: Ken Kawai
Color Design: Hitomi Sano
Cinematography Director: Atsushi Iwasaki
Editing: Kumiko Sakamoto
Sound Director: Takeshi Takadera
Music: Arisa Okehazama
Music Production: King Records
Animation Producer: Hiroshi Iijima
Animation Studio: Bridge
The story revolves around Yu Yutani, a first-year high school student with a kind heart hidden behind an intimidating appearance. Determined to catch the attention of Atori Mizutori, the school idol, Yu decides to become a "bad girl," leading to hilarious antics that form the core of this comedy series.
Bad Girl (Baddo Garu) is a Japanese four-panel comedy manga by Nikumaru. It has been serialized in Houbunsha’s seinen magazine Manga Time Kirara Carat since March 2021, with four volumes available as of July 2024.
Sinistra Sensei

Starwing Paradox Prequel Anime Film AS ONE Reveals August 22 Premiere in Teaser Trailer, Casts Ruki Shiroiwa From JO1

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.

Director Shizuno once shared about the character: "The essence of the story is in the melody played by the protagonist, Yo. As his song echoes through time and reaches Meguriboshi, long-hidden secrets from the original game will be revealed—secrets about Realide, the origins of Aerial, and the profound connection between Meguriboshi and Earth."
Sinistra Sensei

Don't Touch, Kotesashi Anime Reveals First Visual, Main Cast & Staff, October 2025 Premiere

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 Takuya Shinjo, the manga began serialization in 2021 and is available on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket platform. As of March 2025, it has eleven volumes. The story follows Koyo Kotesashi, a protagonist with ‘exceptional’ massage skills. Aspiring to become a sports doctor, he joins Seiwa University High School, a prestigious sports academy, on a special medical scholarship.
To cope with his family’s financial struggles, Kotesashi takes a live-in job at the school dormitory to cover his expenses. However, the dorm is inhabited by a group of unique and quirky female athletes. His role? Managing the dorm and ensuring their physical and mental well-being.
A tale of high school athletes and massage therapy! Thus begins a bold and exciting dormitory life!
Sinistra Sensei

Director Shingo Natsume and MADHOUSE Team Up for New Original Anime Movie "ghost," Set for 2027 Release

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.
"Ghost" will delve into the theme of a “ghost” within everyone’s heart—a hidden but real emotion that’s hard to articulate. The story follows Nike, a solitary and courageous girl who stands against the absurdities of the world to protect the night sky. It aims to poetically capture her emotional journey as she begins to connect with others.

Shingo Natsume teams up with MADHOUSE for the original anime movie "ghost," and a teaser visual has been revealed. Natsume shared, "With animation, a form of fiction, I want to create something that captures the essence of our time and strives for realism."
The teaser visual features Nike holding a glass sword and will be showcased at MIFA (Marché international du film d’animation), the industry event accompanying the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025 in France. Starting June 10, posters and a pitch session for "ghost" will also be presented at the event.
Main Staff for the Shingo Natsume x MADHOUSE Original Anime Movie ghost
Director: Shingo Natsume
Original Character Design: Natsume Ono
Character Design: Norifumi Kugai
Animation Production: Madhouse
Additional information about the project is anticipated to be shared in the next few months.


Sinistra Sensei

Rock Is a Lady's Modesty Anime Teams Up With PRS Guitars for Special Rock Day Collaboration

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 Miguel.

Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty x PRS Guitars Collaboration Visual
A digital campaign featuring music-themed manga, including Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty and Bocchi the Rock!, is now live on various e-book platforms. From June 9 to 22, selected titles are available for free or at discounted prices.
Hiroshi Fukuda’s Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty has been serialized in Young Animal (Hakusensha) since October 2022, with seven volumes released as of March 28, 2025. The story follows Lilisa Suzunomiya, who becomes the daughter of a real estate tycoon through her mother’s remarriage. Forced to abandon her guitar and emotions to live as a ‘proper lady,’ Lilisa meets Otoha Kurogane, a virtuoso drummer at the same prestigious girls’ school. Together, they reignite Lilisa’s love for rock music and dive into band activities.
A Blu-ray box set of the series is set for release on October 29, featuring newly illustrated cover art and retailer-exclusive bonus items.
Other recent anime about girls in rock bands include Bocchi the Rock!, BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!!, and Girls Band Cry.
Sinistra Sensei

Gachiakuta World Takeover Begins With Main Trailer, Key Visual, Theme Songs, New Cast, July 6 Premiere Date

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 designed to immerse viewers in the graffiti-inspired world of Gachiakuta.
“There’s a raw, emotional current in Gachiakuta that will resonate with fans the moment they see it,” said Gita Rebbapragada, Chief Operating Officer at Crunchyroll. “These promotional efforts are designed to match the excitement and intensity of this remarkable story, drawing them into an unforgettable narrative journey.”
Global Premiere Screenings Announced; Anime Expo 2025 Appearance
Before its streaming debut, Gachiakuta is set to premiere in 15 countries and regions with exclusive advance screenings at major anime events and theaters. Key highlights include:
United States: Anime Expo (Los Angeles) – July 4 at 10:00 AM PDT
Featuring a two-episode screening, a panel with creators Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, and producer Naoki Amano, alongside an immersive Gachiakuta-themed installation on the show floor.
France: Japan Expo (Paris) – July 4 at 11:45 AM CEST
Brazil: Anime Friends (São Paulo) – Date TBA
Germany: Astor Film Lounge (Berlin) – July 5 at 6:00 PM CEST
India: PVR Icon (Mumbai) – July 4, time TBA
Mexico: Antara Shopping Mall (Mexico City) – July 4, time TBA
Italy: The Space Moderno, Piazza della Repubblica (Rome) – July 4 at 6:30 PM CEST
More premiere details for other regions will be shared soon. Check out the new key visual below:

Gachiakuta – New Anime Key Visual
Special Content and Interactive Fan Experiences
To enhance the campaign, Crunchyroll introduced two impressive features:
“Behind Gachiakuta” Video Interview: A behind-the-scenes glimpse at creators Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, showcasing their creative process and the influence of graffiti culture on the series' distinctive style.

Gachiakuta Graffiti Maker Website: AA digital platform where fans can create personalized graffiti tags inspired by the aesthetic of the anime.

“Here Comes Gachiakuta” Concept Video:

You can view the message in various languages below:




Music: OP/ED Theme Songs Artists Announced
The opening and ending theme songs are officially confirmed.
Opening Theme – “HUGs” by Paledusk: The rising global band delivers their hardcore sound to the anime, perfectly complementing its intense emotions and action-packed energy.




Ending Theme – “TOMOSHIBI” by DUSTCELL: Famous for their haunting and moody sound, the duo’s track captures the journey of the protagonist, Rudo.



New Character and Voice Cast Additions
In addition to the main Gachiakuta trailer and other announcements, two new characters were introduced:
Regto Voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa, he is a guardian figure who took care of Rudo after the tragic loss of his parents. He is recognized for giving Rudo a distinctive pair of gloves as a meaningful gift.
Jabber (Voiced by Yuki Shin): A raider and ground bandit specializing in combat with neurotoxin-infused rings.



The main staff for the Gachiakuta anime includes:
Director: Fumihiko Suganuma
Series Composition: Hiroshi Seko
Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Satoshi Ishino
Music: Taku Iwasaki (NEW)
Animation Production: BONES FILM
What Is Gachiakuta About?
Falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit, Rudo is banished to live among the "rest of the trash." Fueled by vengeance, he sets out on a mission to make those who wronged him pay. According to the official synopsis by Crunchyroll:
Where Will Gachiakuta Anime Be Streaming
The Gachiakuta anime is set to stream exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide starting July 6, 2025, though certain regions will be excluded from access. The following regions and countries will not be supported:
elarus
Russia
Asia (but India will be included)
Background Information
Kei Urana is the creator of the Gachiakuta manga, both writing and illustrating it. The series is serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine and, as of March 2025, consists of 14 volumes. Kodansha USA has been publishing the English version since January 2024.


Sinistra Sensei

Kaiju No. 8 Manga to End After 5 Years With Chapter 129

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.

First published on Shonen Jump+ on July 3, 2020, Kaiju No. 8 has reached over 18 million copies in circulation across 15 volumes. Crunchyroll and X will both stream Season 2, and Crunchyroll has teased a “special surprise” for the series at Anime Expo 2025. English readers can follow the manga weekly on Manga PLUS, while VIZ Media handles the volumes in North America and offers this description:

Kafka dreams of joining his childhood friend Mina in the Japan Defense Force to fight kaiju side by side. But while she leads as Third Division captain, Kafka is stuck cleaning up the aftermath of battles. A sudden rule change gives him another shot at the squad, but there’s a hitch—he’s now on the Defense Force’s neutralization list under the code name Kaiju No. 8.
Sinistra Sensei

Call of the Night Season 2 Reveals Opening Theme by Creepy Nuts in New Trailer, Short-Term Manga Sequel Also Announced

Call of the Night Season 2 has unveiled its main promotional trailer, featuring a new opening theme song by Creepy Nuts. The anime is set to premiere on July 4, with studio LIDENFILMS returning for animation.
HIDIVE has also confirmed the anime will stream on the platform in July. The new opening theme, titled “Mirage,” can be previewed in the latest trailer.

Call of the Night Manga Sequel Announced
With the anime update, it was revealed that a new manga arc, Call of the Night: Paradise Arc (Yofukashi no Uta – Rakuen-hen), will start serialization in Weekly Shonen Sunday Issue #31, releasing on July 2. This will be the first new content for the series since its conclusion in January 2024, offering a short-term, standalone story.
Additional Information
Tomoyuki Itamura directs the Call of the Night anime adaptation, with Mao Miyoshi and Izumi Takizawa as assistant directors. The core staff features Michiko Yokote handling the script, Haruka Sagawa as the character designer, and Yoshiaki Dewa composing the music.
The main voice cast includes:
Sora Amamiya as Nazuna Nanakusa
Gen Sato as Ko Yamori
Miyuki Sawashiro as Anko Uguisu
Yumiri Hanamori as Akira Asai
Haruka Tomatsu as Seri Kikyo
Shizuka Ito as Kabura Honda
Yoko Hikasa as Kiyosumi Shirakawa
Azumi Waki as Hatsuka Suzushiro
Rina Sato as Kiku Hoshimi

The anime is adapted from Kotoyama's manga and takes its name from the Creepy Nuts song "Yofukashi no Uta." The band also performed both the opening and ending themes for Season 1, titled “Daten” and “Yofukashi no Uta.” The manga concluded in January 2024 with a total of 200 chapters. Viz Media handles the English publication, summarizing the story as follows: “One night, sleepless Yamori sneaks out of his house to explore the town’s nighttime streets. Life after dark is eye-opening, especially when he meets the flirtatious Nanakusa. She’s far more entertaining than the usual park-bench drunks. When she invites him to spend the night at her place in an abandoned building, he’s thrilled! But he wakes up to kisses on his neck that feel a little too sharp…”
Sinistra Sensei

Wash It All Away Gets Anime in 2026, Reveals Main Staff and Cast

Wash It All Away (Kirei ni Shitemoraemasu ka) has officially announced a TV anime set for 2026, along with details about the main staff and cast. Sayumi Suzushiro is set to voice Wakana Kinme, and the animation will be handled by studio Okuruto Noboru.
The anime will be directed by Kenta Onishi, with Toko Machida overseeing series composition and scriptwriting, while Azuma Tozawa will serve as the character designer.
A teaser visual for the anime has also been unveiled.

Wash It All Away – Anime Teaser Visual | 2026 Release Date
Voice actress Suzushiro shared her thoughts on being cast:
Wash It All Away (Kirei ni Shite Moraemasu ka) is a manga series by Mitsuru Hattori, serialized in Square Enix’s Young Gangan magazine from July 2017 to June 2023. The complete story has been compiled into ten volumes. Square Enix is also releasing it in English, describing the story:
For two years, Wakana Kinme has operated a laundry service in the seaside resort town of Atami. Kinme Cleaning is a beloved local business, and the residents of Atami admire Wakana’s dedication to her craft. She enjoys a fulfilling life, making friends with the locals and visiting hot springs. Despite having no memory of her own past, her cleaning services preserve the cherished memories within her customers’ treasured belongings.
Mitsuru Hattori also celebrated the series' conclusion with a congratulatory message and a new illustration of Kinme.

The author posted another illustration on their personal X account as well:

Another Commemorative Wash It All Away Illustration Featuring Wakana Kinme


Sinistra Sensei

Shenmei Tortures Mamao in The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Episode 21 Preview

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 English release of Volume 14.
The anime adaptation has also scheduled a special live program on June 20, featuring voice actors Aoi Yuki (Maomao), Takeo Otsuka (Jinshi), Asami Seto (Shisui), and Kaori Nazuka (Suirei) to recap the story so far. This program will air during the anime’s time slot at 10:30 PM JST, meaning no new episode will be released that week.
The Apothecary Diaries, written by Natsu Hyuga and illustrated by Touko Shino, has inspired two manga adaptations: one by Itsuki Nanao and Nekokurage in Square Enix’s Monthly Big Gangan, and another by Minoji Kurata in Shogakukan’s Monthly Sunday Gene-X. The first season of the anime, animated by TOHO Animation Studio and OML, aired in 2023, and the second season is currently ongoing. According to Crunchyroll, the story follows Maomao as she navigates palace intrigues, including protecting a pregnant concubine, investigating an attempt on Jinshi’s life, and dealing with a foreign envoy’s impossible demands, all hinting at a larger conspiracy that threatens the empire.
Sinistra Sensei

Kingdom Season 6 Reveals First Full Trailer and Opening Theme Song, Main Staff, New Teaser Visual

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 Artists
Ikimono-gakari Comment
Sora Tomonari Comment
Kingdom Season 6 Anime Staff
Director: Kenichi Imaizumi
Series Composition: Noboru Takagi
Character Design: Hisashi Abe
Art Director: Junichi Higashi
Color Design: Miyuki Abe
Director of Photography: 髙野 弘樹
3DCG Production: Dandelion Animation Studio
Editing: Keisuke Yanagi
Music: KOHTA YAMAMOTO / Hiroyuki Sawano
Music Production: Avex Pictures
Sound Director: Kazuzou Hamano
Sound Production: Jinnan Studio
Animation Production: Studio Pierrot / Studio Signpost
You can also see the new teaser visual below:

Additional Information & Background
Kenichi Imaizumi is set to return as the director for Season 6, with returning cast members including Jun Fukuyama as Ying Zheng, Masakazu Morita as Li Xin, and Rie Kugimiya as He Liao Diao. The latest additions to the cast for Season 5 included Toshiyuki Morikawa, Daisuke Hirakawa, and Koji Ishii.

Kingdom, a historical manga series written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara, is set during China’s Warring States period (475–221 BCE). The story follows Xin (Shin), a war orphan aspiring to become a general under Ying Zheng (Ei Sei), the future First Emperor of China. The manga boasts over 110 million copies in circulation and has inspired numerous adaptations.
Season 1 (2012): 38 episodes, Studio Pierrot, aired April–December 2012
Season 2 (2013): 39 episodes, Studio Pierrot, aired June 2013–March 2014
Season 3 (2021): 26 episodes, Studio Pierrot, Studio Signpost, aired April–October 2021 (delayed from 2020 due to COVID-19)
Season 4 (2022): 26 episodes, Studio Pierrot, Studio Signpost, aired April–October 2022
Season 5 (2024): 13 episodes, Studio Pierrot, Studio Signpost, aired January-March 2024
Crunchyroll streams the series and describes the plot as: Shin and Hyou, war-orphans in the kingdom of Qin, dream of proving themselves on the battlefield. When Hyou is captured by a minister, he escapes back to the village but is gravely injured. Shin then encounters a mysterious boy who resembles Hyou—a youth destined to become emperor!

Source (Anime Corner)
Sinistra Sensei

Configure browser push notifications
Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.