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'Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)' Unveils Main Cast, Staff, Spring 2025 Premiere

The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Nana Nanana's light novel "Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)" (Can a Boy and Girl Friendship Hold Up? (No, It Can't!!)) unveiled the main cast, staff, and a key visual on Tuesday. The anime is set to debut in April 2025.

Kikunosuke Toya (Chainsaw Man) and Sayumi Suzushiro (Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai) will voice the characters Yuu Natsume and Himari Inuzuka, respectively.

Staff
Director: Youhei Suzuki (Sugar Apple Fairy Tale)
Series Composition: Nozu Yaemori
Character Design: Natsuki Ooyama (2.5-jigen no Ririsa animation director)
Studio: J.C.Staff

Nanana started writing the romantic comedy light novel series, known as Danjoru, under Kadokawa's Dengeki Bunko label in January last year, with Parum providing the illustrations. The series' tenth volume was released this past Tuesday.
The manga adaptation of Danjoru, illustrated by Kamelie, has been serialized in the Monthly Dengeki Daioh since August 2021. Kadokawa published the fourth volume on November 27.
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'Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru?' Reveals Main Cast, Teaser Promo for Spring 2025

The Fuji TV Anime 2025 livestream recently unveiled the main cast and a new teaser video for the TV anime adaptation of TurtleMe's webtoon, The Beginning After The End. The anime is set to debut in the +Ultra programming block on Fuji TV in Spring 2025.

Natsumi Fujiwara (known for Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru) and Makoto Furukawa (famous for One Punch Man) will voice the characters Arthur Leywin and King Grey, respectively.

The anime production is led by Keitarou Motonaga (director of Hametsu no Oukoku) at Studio A-CAT, with Takamitsu Kouno (known for Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu) overseeing the series composition and Masami Sueoka (noted for Maougun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta) in charge of character design. Keiji Inai (composer for Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka) is creating the music.

The webtoon, which is an adaptation of TurtleMe's original 2017 web novel, started on Tapas in July 2018 with illustrations by Fuyuki23. From June 2023, starting with the sixth season, Rise Entertainment has been responsible for the artwork. Piccoma has been publishing the webtoon in Japan since 2020.

Yen Press acquired the English licensing rights for the webtoon in 2021 and published the sixth volume on August 20. The release of the seventh volume is scheduled for March 25, 2025.

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The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Main Trailer Previews Theme Song by Lilas Ikuta From YOASOBI

The second season of "The Apothecary Diaries" anime has unveiled its main trailer, which showcases the opening theme song by Lilas Ikuta of YOASOBI. The series is set to air over two consecutive cours beginning January 10, 2025, with animation production once again handled by OLM and TOHO Animation. The theme song, titled "Hyakka Ryoran," can be previewed in the trailer.
An additional cast member has been announced: Asami Seto will lend her voice to Shisui, a talkative and cheerful girl with a passion for insects.

Lilas Ikuta will debut her first solo anime theme song. The artist's comment can be found below.

On October 22, a teaser trailer and visual for the anime were released, marking the one-year anniversary of the first season's debut in 2023.
TOHO Animation Studio and OLM, who animated the first season, are back with Norihiro Naganuma directing Season 2 alongside the original team. The crew also includes Akimi Fudesaka as director, Wataru Nakagawa as assistant director, Yukiko Nakatani as character designer, and a music team composed of Kevin Penkin, Satoru Kosaki, and Arisa Okehazama.
Crunchyroll, which streams the anime, has confirmed that the sequel will arrive on their platform in 2025. The voice cast includes the following members:
Aoi Yuki as Maomao
Takeo Otsuka as Jinshi
Katsuyuki Konishi as Gaoshun
Yui Ishikawa as Lihua
Misaki Kuno as Xiaolan
Yuko Kaida as Ah-Duo
Atsumi Tanezaki as Gyokuyo
Hina Kino as Lishu
Takuya Kirimoto as Lakan Kan
Ami Koshimizu as Pairin
Sumi Shimamoto as Narrator
Natsu Hyuga is the author of The Apothecary Diaries light novel series, which features illustrations by Toko Shino and is serialized by Shufunotomo. The series has two manga adaptations: one is written by Itsuki Nanao with illustrations by Nekokurage, published by Square Enix and serialized in Monthly GanGan; the other is both written and illustrated by Minoji Kurata, published by Shogakukan and serialized in Monthly Sunday Gene-X.
Additionally, there is a mini-anime series titled Maomao's Diaries (Maomao no Hitorigoto), where the protagonist Maomao narrates events that occurred during the regular TV anime episodes.
The Apothecary Diaries is licensed for English digital publication by J-Novel Club. Its manga adaptation is also published by Square Enix. The narrative follows Maomao, a young apothecary sold into the emperor's palace as a servant. Far from submissive, she aids Jinshi, an attractive palace official, earning a promotion. Amidst the palace's many mysteries, Maomao's adventures unfold, inadvertently deepening Jinshi's affections for her.
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'Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de' Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Teaser Promo, Spring 2025 Premiere

The Fuji TV Anime 2025 revealed the main cast, staff, teaser visual, and a teaser promotional video for television anime adaptation ofokuya Higashikawa's Nazotoki wa Dinner Ato de (The Table Detective) novel on Monday. The anime is scheduled to premiere at 11:00 p.m. on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block in April 2025.
Cast
Reiko Houshou: Kana Hanazawa (Steins;Gate)
Kageyama: Yuuki Kaji (Shingeki no Kyojin)
Kyouichirou Kazamatsuri: Mamoru Miyano (Bungou Stray Dogs)

Staff
Director: Mitsuyuki Masuhara (Diamond no Ace, Kobato.)
Series Composition: Mariko Kunizawa (Honzuki no Gekokujou, Bartender: Kami no Glass)
Character Design: Izumi Kawada (Ore Monogatari!! design assistance, Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card-hen animation director)
Music: Takeshi Hama (Maoyuu Maou Yuusha, Tejina-senpai)
Studio: Madhouse

Higashikawa authored the three-volume mystery novel under Shogakukan from September 0 to December 2012, with illustrations by Yusukeura (Yojouhan Shinwa Taike). A sequel novel, Shin Nazot wa no Ato, commenced in March 2021. Shogakukan published the second volume on 18.
A manga adaptation by Aya Kaw was serialized in Flowers α magazine from April to November 2011. Shogakukan released the second and final volume in August 2012.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Anime Movie Trilogy Gets 2025 Release Date

The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc anime movie trilogy has announced the release date for its first installment as 2025. Ufotable will be animating the series once more. The announcement of the movie trilogy came right after the conclusion of the Hashira Training Arc in June.

Below is the new teaser visual for the first film.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release the first movie globally next year, including in Japan (with the exception of certain Asian markets). The new teaser trailer is available for viewing.
The announcement occurred during a unique livestream, which showcased cosplayers of Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira. They frolicked for approximately 15 minutes in silence before revealing the concealed visual and release date.

Additionally, a concurrent stream took place elsewhere in the world. It featured Takahiro Sakurai (the Japanese voice of Giyu Tomioka), Kengo Kawanishi (the Japanese voice of Muichiro Tokito), and Daniel Figueira (the Brazilian/Portuguese voice of Tanjiro Kamado). They engaged in discussions about the anime and premiered the new trailer live at the CCXP24 event in São Paulo, Brazil.

The principal staff for the TV anime series included Haruo Sotozaki as director, Akira Matsushima as character designer and chief animation director, with Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina composing the music. The voice cast includes:Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado
Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado
Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira
Tomokazu Sugita as Gyomei Himejima
Tomokazu Seki as Sanemi Shinazugawa
Nobuhiko Okamoto as Genya Shinazugawa
Kenichi Suzumura as Obanai Iguro
Kana Hanazawa as Mitsuri Kanroji
Kengo Kawanishi as Muichiro Tokito
Satoshi Hino as Kyojuro Rengoku
Saori Hayami as Shinobu Kocho
Takahiro Sakurai as Giyu Tomioka
Katsuyuki Konishi as Tengen Uzui
Maaya Sakamoto as Tamayo
Akira Ishida as Akaza
Mamoru Miyano as Doma
Ryotaro Okiayu as Kokushibo
Toshihiko Seki as Muzan Kibutsuji
Kazuhiko Inoue as Yoriichi Tsugikuni
Koyoharu Gotoge is the creator of the manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020 and consists of 23 volumes. Viz Media has the English licensing rights. The series has led to various spin-offs, including manga and light novel adaptations.
The anime adaptation by ufotable premiered with a 26-episode first season from April to September 2019. Its significant popularity resulted in a sequel film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, released in October 2020, which became the highest-grossing anime and Japanese film of all time. This film was adapted into an 18-episode second season, which aired from October 2021 to February 2022. The third season, with 11 episodes, was broadcast from April to June 2023, and the fourth season ran from May to June 2024.
The Infinity Castle Arc, the longest in the manga, spanned 47 chapters (with the Entertainment District at 31 and Swordsmith Village at 30). It starts at the conclusion of Volume 16 and concludes in Volume 21. VIZ's synopsis for Volume 17, which initiates the arc, reads:
The Demon Slayer Corps invades Infinity Castle to face Muzan. Shinobu confronts Doma, the Upper Rank 2 demon, in a fierce battle. With poison ineffective against him, she faces a daunting challenge. Can she defeat the demon responsible for her older sister's death? Meanwhile, another demon confronts Zenitsu, impeding his path...
The anime has yet to adapt the Final Battle arc (Infinity Castle + Sunrise Countdown). The Sunrise Countdown, the manga's concluding segment, spanned 22 chapters.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Chronicles 2 sequel game was also announced today.
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Assassination Classroom Anime Announces 10th Anniversary Project, Teases 'Special Information'

The Assassination Classroom anime has unveiled a project to commemorate its 10th anniversary, hinting that 'special information' will be revealed soon. The television series debuted nearly a decade ago, running from January 2015 to June 2016.
This celebratory project was disclosed in the latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, which also showcased a special anniversary visual. Although not yet available online, the announcement included a teaser for various special events marking this significant milestone for the anime. Yusei Matsui, the manga's creator, expressed his sentiments:
"It's beyond my imagination that Assassination Classroom is being celebrated like this even after a decade. It's both an honor and a joy to witness the ongoing support from fans.
In the past, the students of Class 3-E overcame challenges as a team, led by their teacher, Koro-sensei. In a similar vein, I feel the staff and fans have joined us on this journey, supporting the narrative at every turn.
I'm hopeful that this celebration will bring joy to all the fans who have cherished Assassination Classroom, and I eagerly anticipate the enjoyment of the planned events. Let's continue to relish this journey together."

Yusei Matsui is the author and illustrator of the Assassination Classroom (Ansatsu Kyoshitsu) manga, which ran in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump from July 2012 until March 2016, concluding with 21 volumes. By September 2016, the manga had surpassed 25 million copies in circulation. Viz Media holds the English language license for the series.
The franchise received its initial anime adaptation as an OVA by Brain’s Base in 2013, followed by a full TV series from studio Lerche in January 2015. The series spanned 47 episodes, concluding in June 2016, and included an additional OVA with the first Blu-ray & DVD volume.
In November 2016, Lerche released the film Assassination Classroom the Movie: 365 Days. The anime's voice cast featured:Jun Fukuyama as Koro-sensei
Nobuhiko Okamoto as Karma Akabane
Mai Fuchigami as Nagisa Shiota
Aya Suzaki as Kaede Kayano
Tomokazu Sugita as Tadaomi Karasuma
Shizuka Itou as Irina Jelavić
Mamoru Miyano as Gakushu Asano
Manami Numakura as Rio Nakamura
Megumi Ogata as Itona Horibe
Saki Fujita as Ritsu Hayasaka
Crunchyroll offers the anime with the following synopsis:
Homework and pop quizzes pale in comparison to the task given to Class 3E: assassinate their teacher before the year's end! Their target is a tentacled sensei with Mach 20 speed, intent on domination after decimating seventy percent of the moon. Beyond the usual subjects, this lethal creature educates his pupils in the art of assassination. If any student excels in this deadly curriculum and succeeds in the task, they will prevent Earth's destruction and earn a substantial reward.
Additionally, the series has inspired two live-action films: Assassination Classroom (2015) and Assassination Classroom: Graduation (2016).
Yusei Matsui is also the creator of another manga, The Elusive Samurai, serialized in the same publication. Launched in WSJ in January 2021, it has reached 18 volumes and has been adapted into an anime series.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Culling Game Sequel Anime Will Reveal New Information on December 21

JUJUTSU KAISEN is set to unveil new details about its Culling Game sequel anime at Jump Festa 2025. The event is scheduled for December 21-22 in Japan, with the JUJUTSU KAISEN announcement planned for the opening day. Additionally, the Hidden Inventory / Premature Death compilation movie, slated for release in 2025, will be featured.
The four leading voice actors will be present: Junya Enoki (Yuji Itadori), Yuma Uchida (Megumi Fushiguro), Asami Seto (Nobara Kugisaki), and Yuichi Nakamura (Satoru Gojo).
The Culling Game arc sequel anime was announced immediately after the 2nd TV anime season’s finale. Studio MAPPA is returning to animate. They recently also released a special illustration of Gojo celebrating his birthday (December 7).
The anime's second season spanned the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc across five episodes before transitioning to the Shibuya Incident arc for the subsequent 18 episodes. The original main cast returned to voice their characters.
Junya Enoki as Yuji Itadori
Yuichi Nakamura as Satoru Gojo
Yuma Uchida as Megumi Fushiguro
Asami Seto as Nobara Kugisaki
Takahiro Sakurai as Suguru Getou
Kenjiro Tsuda as Kento Nanami
Junichi Suwabe as Sukuna Ryomen
Mikako Komatsu as Maki Zenin
Koki Uchiyama as Toge Inumaki
Megumi Ogata as Yuta Okkotsu
The main staff for JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 included:
Director: Shota Goshozono
Assistant Director: Ryota Aikei
Series Composition/ Screenplay: Hiroshi Seko
Character Design: Tadashi Hiramatsu
Sub Character Design: Sayaka Koiso
Art Director: Junichi Higashi
Music: Yoshimasa Terui
Gege Akutami’s JUJUTSU KAISEN manga officially ended on September 30, 2024. It was serialized for 6-and-a-half-years since March 2018, with the story getting concluded in 30 volumes. Volumes 29 and 30 will both release on December 25, 2024. Besides the Culling Game sequel, the franchise also has the upcoming compilation movie for the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc.
Studio MAPPA animated both seasons of the TV anime and movie for the franchise, while Crunchyroll is streaming them. The story follows Yuji Itadori, a boy with insane physical abilities who ends up joining a school for jujutsu sorcerers after an encounter with Megumi Fushiguro, Satoru Gojo and Sukuna Ryomen. To delay getting executed for eating one of Sukuna’s fingers, Yuji takes on the task of finding and eating the remaining 19 fingers of the ‘strongest sorcerer in history’ in order to try and get rid of him. However, things don’t quite go as smoothly as they’d like.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Announces Hinokami Chronicles 2 Sequel Game

The sequel to Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Chronicles has been officially announced in the latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump. The game will encompass the storyline from the Entertainment District Arc up to the Hashira Training Arc, and a demo version will be available at Jump Festa 2025.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles, developed by CyberConnect2, was released in October 2021. Aniplex handled its release in Japan, while Sega was responsible for the international launch. Initially, it was available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, with a subsequent release for the Nintendo Switch in June 2022.
The game debuted with 18 characters, encompassing the narrative of the anime's first season and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train. More characters were added through free updates and paid DLC, bringing the total to 31. Below is the launch trailer for the first game:
Koyoharu Gotoge is the author and illustrator of the manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It ran in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 until May 2020, culminating in 23 volumes. Viz Media holds the English licensing rights. The series has inspired a range of spin-offs, including additional manga and light novel adaptations.
Ufotable produced the anime adaptation, which includes four television seasons and three movies. The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc is a movie trilogy that is currently being produced.
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Kazuki Yao Retires From Voicing Franky in One Piece Anime

Kazuki Yao has officially announced his departure from the role of Franky in the ONE PIECE anime. The announcement of his successor is scheduled for Jump Festa 2025 on December 22. The announcement was made via the anime's official X account, accompanied by Yao's statement that he feels a disconnect between himself and the ideal Franky he wishes to portray. Additionally, a graduation ceremony for Yao is planned to take place at the Jump Festa event.
The official announcement states that the decision followed prolonged and thorough discussions. The voice actor was previously substituted by Wataru Takagi for episode 1121 owing to health concerns. Notably, he was the sole Straw Hat Pirates voice actor not present at the ONE PIECE '24 event.
Yao has been the voice of Franky since the character's first appearance in Episode 233, broadcasted in Japan on May 22, 2005. His roles also include Bon Clay and Jango in the series. Below is his personal statement.
The ONE PIECE anime is presently on a break to 'recharge,' and the edited version of the Fish-Man Island Saga will be broadcast in its stead until the series resumes on March 30, 2025.
This year, the ONE PIECE anime has been commemorating its 25th anniversary with various projects and collaborations. These include a Las Vegas event, a T-shirt collaboration with UNIQLO, a phone accessory line with CASETiFY, and a special recap video, among others.
Additionally, there is an anticipated anime remake by WIT Studio and the second season of the live-action series, which has recently received a new message from the creator, Eiichiro Oda.

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Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc Reveals Teaser Visual, Additional Cast, April 2025 Release Date

The fifth season of the Black Butler anime, titled the Witch Emerald Arc, has unveiled a new teaser visual and is set to premiere in April 2025. The series will introduce Rie Kugimiya and Chikahiro Kobayashi as the voices of Sieglinde Sullivan and Wolfram Gelzer, respectively. The announcement occurred at the Black Butler: Public School Arc AFTER the MIDNIGHT TEA PARTY ～A Return to Weston College event on December 8, where they also showcased character visuals for the new season.
Studio CloverWorks will be animating the season, maintaining the original main staff, including Kenjiro Okada of "March Comes in Like a Lion" as director, Hiroyuki Yoshino in charge of series composition, Yumi Shimizu on character design, and Ryo Kawasaki composing the music. Maaya Sakamoto and Daisuke Ono are set to return as the voices of Ciel Phantomhive and Sebastian Michaelis.
The Emerald Witch Arc is the eighth arc of the Black Butler manga series, spanning volumes 18 to 22. It begins with chapter 86 and ends with chapter 108, succeeding the Public School arc, with foreshadowing in the post-credits scene of the season's finale.
Originally, Yana Tobo’s manga was adapted into an anime by studio A-1 Pictures in 2008. The studio produced the first two seasons, and despite the second season diverging from the manga, the sequel, Book of Circus, reverted to the original material. This was followed by the Book of Murder OVA and the Book of the Atlantic movie.
Crunchyroll streams the anime, summarizing the plot as follows:
Ciel Phantomhive is known as the most powerful boy throughout England, yet he carries the scars of unimaginable suffering. Witnessing the brutal murder of his beloved parents, Ciel was then kidnapped and subjected to severe torture. In a desperate bid to end his torment, he traded his soul for a chance at retribution, aligning himself with the only entity he could rely on: Sebastian, a demon butler conjured from the depths of hell. Together, they navigate London's darkest corners on a quest to extinguish evil.
The Black Butler manga is currently on hiatus while the author prepares for the story's final chapters.
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'Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions' Unveils Additional Cast, Staff, Theme Songs, First Promo

The official website for the Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions television anime series revealed additional cast, staff, theme songs, and the main promotional video on Saturday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on January 10 at 12:30 a.m. on Tokyo MX, followed by TV Aichi, tvk, BS Asahi, and AT-X.

Cast
San: Hiroki Nanami (Sengoku Youko)
Kyoko Munakata: Kiyono Yasuno (Black Clover)
Kazuhiko Saruda: Yumi Yuzu

Staff
Art Director: Yuuki Nemoto (Santa Company: Manatsu no Merry Christmas)
Color Design: Eri Suzuki (Kuro no Shoukanshi)
3DCG Director: Hiroyuki Gotou (Aquarion Logos)
Director of Photography: Yuujirou Yamane (Sokushi Cheat ga Saikyou sugite, Isekai no Yatsura ga Marude Aite ni Naranai n desu ga.)
Music Production: Flying DOG
Sound Director: Nobuyuki Abe (Konyaku Haki sareta Reijou wo Hirotta Ore ga, Ikenai Koto wo Oshiekomu)
Sound Production: DAX Production

AKINO from bless4 (Sousei no Aquarion) and Yoshiki Fukuyama (Fantasy Bishoujo Juniku Ojisan to) are performing the opening theme "Sousei no Aquarion Myth of Emotions Ver." and AKINO also performs the ending theme "Kokuhaku."

Kenji Itoso (Santa Company) helms the anime at Satelight. Sadayuki Murai (Sabikui Bisco) is handling the series composition and Masashi Kudou (Bleach) is designing the characters. Takashi Oomama (Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo) and Shuu Kanematsu (Hametsu no Oukoku) is composing the music.

The original mecha franchise, created by Shouji Kawamori and animation studio Satelight, began in 2005 with the 26-episode Sousei no Aquarion anime series. Aquarion Evol, the second installment, aired in 26 episodes in Winter 2012. The third and latest entry in the franchise, Aquarion Logos, premiered in Summer 2015. Funimation licensed all three series and streamed them with subtitles and English dubs.
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Ryokuoushoku Shakai Performs The Apothecary Diaries Opening "Hana ni Natte" on The First Take

The Japanese pop rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai, also known as Ryokushaka, delivered a performance of "Hana ni Natte" ("Be a Flower"), the opening song for "The Apothecary Diaries," on THE FIRST TAKE. This song served as the anime's first opening theme, covering episodes 1 through 12.
THE FIRST TAKE is a YouTube channel that features various artists performing songs in a single take. The channel has hosted over a hundred musicians and singers. Some of the notable performers include Kessoku Band (Bocchi the Rock!), Creepy Nuts (MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES), SPYAIR (Haikyu!!), Hiroshi Kitadani (ONE PIECE), and Queen Bee (OSHI NO KO).

TOHO Animation Studio and OLM are responsible for the animation, with Norihiro Naganuma serving as the director. Crunchyroll streams the anime and has confirmed that the sequel will arrive on the platform in January 2025. The voice cast includes the following members:
Aoi Yuki as Maomao
Takeo Otsuka as Jinshi
Megumi Han as Meimei
Katsuyuki Konishi as Gaoshun
Yui Ishikawa as Lihua
Misaki Kuno as Xiaolan
Yuko Kaida as Ah-Duo
Atsumi Tanezaki as Gyokuyo
Hina Kino as Lishu
Takuya Kirimoto as Lakan Kan
Ami Koshimizu as Pairin
The release included a series of monthly and seasonal visuals. The visual for August showcased Maomao and Xiaolan, September highlighted Jinshi and Gaoshun, October's visual included Maomao, Gyokuyou, and Lingli, and the November visual united Maomao and Jinshi. Additionally, the opening sequence featuring the song "Hana ni Natte" by Ryokuoushoku Shakai is available for viewing.

The story follows the young apothecary Maomao as she gets sold to the emperor’s palace as a lowly servant. She’s not the type of character to just stay obedient, and she ends up helping Jinshi, a handsome official at the palace and getting a promotion. There’s plenty of mysteries at the palace, and she now has plenty of adventures there, all the while accidentally making Jinshi fall for her more and more.
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Code Geass Announces Multiple New Projects, Celebrates 20th Anniversary in 2026

Multiple new projects for the Code Geass anime series are in production, as announced at the “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion & Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Special Birthday Screening Event,” which also celebrated Lelouch's birthday on December 5. Additionally, a screening event for all 13 Code Geass movies has been planned, with more details forthcoming.

The event included Jun Fukuyama (Lelouch), Kohei Amasaki (Rose), and producer Kojiro Taniguchi, who reminisced about the previous year's event where Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture was unveiled.
Producer Taniguchi playfully chided Fukuyama for not disclosing his role in the new anime. Fukuyama humorously responded, "Remember, I never said I wasn't part of it. I only said I didn't know or wasn't involved. I never lied!" He also graciously accepted a bouquet on behalf of Lelouch as a birthday gift.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, created by studio SUNRISE and directed by Goro Taniguchi with Ichiro Okouchi as the scriptwriter and CLAMP for the original character designs, first aired its season from October 2006 to July 2007, followed by the sequel, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, from April 2008 to September 2008, each with 25 episodes. The series expanded with OVA side stories, manga, light novel adaptations, and several movies. An alternate universe recap movie trilogy was released between 2017 and 2018, leading to the original sequel movie, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection, in 2019.
The franchise's most recent release was the Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture movie, which debuted in four parts from May to August 2024, with an episodic version streaming on Disney starting June 21.
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Cultural Exchange With A Game Center Girl Anime Reveals First Visual, Cast, Studio and Staff

Cultural Exchange With A Game Center Girl anime has confirmed a TV format, revealing the first visual, studio, voice cast and staff. Studio NOMAD will be animating, and the release date is set for July 2025. The main voice cast includes Sally Amaki as Lily Baker and Shoya Chiba as Renji Kusakabe. You can see both of them in the first teaser visual for the anime below.

Toshihiro Kikuchi will direct the Cultural Exchange With A Game Center Girl anime, with series composition by Yasunori Yamada, character design by Rikiya Okano, and music by Takuro Iga. The full staff for the anime includes:
Director: Toshihiro Kikuchi
Series Composition: Yasunori Yamada
Character Design: Rikiya Okano
Art Director: Isamu Nishiyama
Art Setting: Kenta Masuda (GROUND)
Color Design: Yukiko Shigemitsu
Editing: Mutsumi Takemiya
Sound Director: Yasunori Ebina
Sound Effects: Kiyotaka Kawata
Recording Adjustment: Shunpei Takeuchi
Sound Production: zuvo.
Music: Takuro Iga
Casting: Wataru Matsuoka (Full Power Production)
Animation Production: Nomad
The anime adaptation was announced in August, with Yasuhara expressing gratitude to the fans for their support and asking them to look forward to future updates.
The synopsis is as follows:
A Heartwarming Comedy Featuring a Charming British Girl
Renji Kusakabe, a part-time arcade employee, has a chance encounter with a British girl named Lily, leading to an unexpected exchange of diary entries. Despite being frequently bewildered by Lily's innocence and exuberance, Renji finds himself in a cross-cultural friendship that may blossom into something more.
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I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin Anime Reveals New Key Visual, January 6 Premiere

"I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic" has unveiled a new key visual, announced three more cast members, and confirmed a premiere date of January 6. In Japan, the episodes will be available for streaming one week in advance on U-NEXT and Anime Hodai, beginning with a two-episode premiere. The animation is produced by Studios DEEN and Marvy Jack.
The latest visual features the characters Reina, Chris, and Gai, alongside the previously revealed cast members.

The voice cast now includes:
Ayumu Murase as Liam
Saori Hayami as Jodie
Haruka Tomatsu as Asuna
Tomokazu Sugita as Lardon
Shizuka Ito as Scarlet
Rie Kugimiya as Mysterious Girl
Yuya Hirose as Bruno
Ryuichi Kijima as Albrecht
Yume Miyamoto as Reina (NEW)
Miho Okasaki as Chris (NEW)
Kenta Miyake as Gai (NEW)
The first main trailer for "I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic" was released in October, and it is available for viewing below.
Kenichi Ishikura is at the helm of the anime's direction, with Midori Otsuka crafting the character designs, Alisa Okehazama composing the music, and Tatsuya Takahashi overseeing the series composition. The anime adapts Nazuna Miki and Kabocha's light novel series, "I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic," which has been licensed in English by J-Novel Club.
The narrative centers on a middle-aged commoner who is reincarnated into the body of a young noble at the edge of ruin. Now capable of wielding magic, he endeavors to rescue his new family, drawing upon the wisdom of his former life.
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Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time Reveals Second Trailer, January 1 Premiere Date

The anime "Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time" has unveiled its second trailer, revealed two additional cast members, and confirmed a premiere date of January 1, 2025. It will debut for streaming in Japan one week in advance on d Anime Store and ABEMA, followed by the regular broadcast on TOKYO MX, BS11, and AT-X beginning January 8. Studio Comet is handling the animation production.

The first trailer introduced the main characters, while the second trailer features the new voice actors, Nobuo Tobita and Kikuko Inoue, and includes both theme songs. DIALOGUE+ will perform the opening theme "TREASURE!" and harmoe will deliver the ending theme "Twinkle."
The known voice cast for the Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time anime now consists of:
Shogo Sakata as Takumi Iruma
Sora Amamiya as Goddess Norn
Ai Kayano as Sofia Sylphide
Nao Toyama as Maria
Afumi Hashi as Kaede
Nene Hieda as Reyva
Moeka Koizumi as Mani
Nobuo Tobita as Papek (NEW)
Kikuko Inoue as Mulan (NEW)


The Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time anime staff consists of the following members:
Director: Naoyuki Kuzuya
Series Composition: Mitsutaka Hirota
Character Design: Sayaka Anezaki
Music: Hiroshi Nakamura
Music Production: Pony Canyon
Sound Director: Jun Watanabe
Sound Work: Jinnan Studio
Sound Effects: Yasuyuki Konno
Editing: Kiyotaka Miyake
Art Director: Mame
Art Design: Hiro Izumi
Color Design: Ryouya Koga
Photography Director: Kenji Takehara
Animation: Studio Comet
The light novel "Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time," originally titled "Izure Saikyo no Renkinjutsu-shi?" and also known as "Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?" started as a web novel in August 2017. It was created by Kogitsunemaru with illustrations by Hitogome. AlphaPolis began its light novel publication in February 2018 and has released 16 volumes as of May 2024. Additionally, AlphaPolis is publishing a manga adaptation by Taro Sasakama, available in both Japanese and English via Alpha Manga.
The tale centers on Takumi Iruma, a boy who inadvertently becomes entangled with a band of heroes destined for another world. A goddess, acknowledging the mistake, allows him to select a skill, and he chooses what seems to be a mundane creation ability, aspiring for a tranquil existence devoid of conflict. However, his 'alchemy' skill proves to be astoundingly potent, granting him the power to conjure holy swords and airborne vessels from thin air. Thus, he emerges as arguably the most formidable alchemist, leading an intriguing life in his newfound realm.
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Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl Anime Reveals Third Trailer and New Key Visual

The anime "OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Knew What She’s Saying" has released a third trailer and key visual in anticipation of its premiere on January 4, 2025. Studio Millepensee is behind the animation, with Shin Itagaki serving as the chief director and Shingo Tanabe as the director. Crunchyroll will stream the anime with English subtitles.
A new visual and teaser trailer were unveiled in July, followed by another trailer in October. Shin Itagaki and Shingo Tanabe are not only directing but also supervising the script. Character design is by Tomohiro Yoshida, and the music is composed by Tomohisa Ishikawa, Yoshimi Katayama, and Ayano Kinjo. The voice cast for the anime includes:
Takeo Otsuka as Teruaki Nakamura
Akari Kito as Hina Kyan
Ai Fairouz as Kana Higa
Yamato Kinjo as Tetsu Higa
Miyuri Shimabukuro as Suzu Higa
Risa Tsumugi as Naoya Higa
Yuko Gibu as Sachiko Kyan

Egumi Sora is the author and illustrator of the manga series "Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hogen Sugite Tsurasugiru," also known as "The Girl I Fell For in Okinawa Speaks in a Difficult Dialect." Serialized on Shinchosha's Kurage Bunch website since January 2020, this romantic comedy follows Teruaki Nakamura, who moves from Tokyo to Okinawa. There, he meets Hina Kyan, a girl he likes but struggles to understand due to her Okinawan dialect. Kana Higa, Hina's friend who secretly harbors feelings for Teruaki, assists him by translating the dialect.
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Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World Reveals Main Trailer

Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World anime recently revealed the main trailer and a new key visual, and it is set to premiere on January 8, 2025. Crunchyroll confirmed that they will be streaming the anime.

The new trailer features the ending theme song “Yoake no Uta” by Humbreaders.
The voice cast consists of the following members:
Megumi Han as Shion
Ai Kakuma as Marie
Aoi Koga as Bridget
Sora Amamiya as Rose
Yu Serizawa as Rafina
Naoya Miyase as Cole
Megumi Toyoguchi as Emma
Masayuki Akasaka as Glass
Mitsuru Miyamoto as Gawain
You can see Shion, Marie, Bridget, Rose, Rafina, and Cole in the latest visual for the anime.
StudioDirection: Kazuomi Koga
Series Composition: Keiichirou Oochi
Original Character Design: Kururi
Character Design: Takayuki Noguchi
Music: Kana Hashiguchi, Kei Yoshikawa
Music Work: Toy’s Factory
Original Work Planning: Frontier Works
Animation Work: Studio DEEN
"Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata" is a Japanese light novel series authored by Kazuki Kaburagi with illustrations by Kururi. It began serialization in June 2017 on the "Shosetsuka ni Narou" website and was later acquired by Media Factory in May 2020, resulting in two volumes published under their MF Books imprint. Additionally, a manga adaptation by Tomozo Nishioka was serialized from June 2021 to February 2023, culminating in three volumes published by Mag Garden.
The narrative centers on a 30-year-old man who has devoted his life to studying magic. Upon being reincarnated in another world as Shion, a minor noble, he is dismayed to discover that this world also lacks magic. Resolute, he decides to create magic himself. The animation is being produced by DEEN, with the staff comprising:
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I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi Anime Previews Opening Theme Song in Main Trailer

I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi anime revealed the main trailer featuring the opening theme song. Studio Quad (My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog) is animating, with the release date set for January 4, 2025.

The opening theme song is "Neet In Jam🍓" performed by REAL AKIBA BOYZ in collaboration with Shoko Nakagawa, and the ending theme is "NEETopia," sung by Hinaki Yano, who voices Shizuri Ideura. Below is the main anime trailer featuring the opening song for "I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi."

Including the latest additions, voice cast includes:
Hinaki Yano as Shizuri Ideura
Shoya Ishige as Tsukasa Atsumi
Fairouz Ai as Ayame Momochi
Saya Aizawa as Hina Izumi
Hina Kino as Kanae Natsumi
Sho Nogami as Toru Nakayama
Nanatsu Murakami as Haruki Asakura
Yui Horie as Saya Hazuki


The main staff for the I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi anime includes:
Director: Hisashi Saito
Series Composition: Takashi Aoshima
Character Design: Masahiko Suzuki
Music Composition: CMJK
Animation Production: Quad

Kotatsu writes the I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi (NEET Kunoichi to Nazeka Dousei Hajimemashita), which has art by Kotatsu and storyboard assistance by Mato Yakito. It first began serialization on Niconico Douga and Twitter (now X) in 2020. It was later acquired by KADOKAWA, which then started publishing it under its Dengeki Comics EX label.

The series follows the story of Tsukasa Atsumi, a normal salaryman, who is suddenly attacked by a monster and gallantly saved by Shizuri Ideura, a shinobi. However, when Shizuri is not working, she becomes an otaku NEET. The story will progress as Tsukasa’s househusband skills spoil Shizuri.

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Attack on Titan Volume 2 Among Books Banned From Knox County, Tennessee’s Schools

Attack on Titan manga Volume 2 was listed among books banned from Knox County Tennessee’s schools. According to WVLT, the schools received a list from the district of books to be removed from their libraries under Tennessee’s Age-Appropriate Materials Act, which aims to align school policies with state requirements.
The policy to remove “explicit” books was voted in July, aiming to remove titles that contain nudity, descriptions or depictions of extreme violence and other forms of content deemed inappropriate for students.
They also list where the books are first identified at (middle school/high school), and you can see the banned books below:
Elementary School:
There’s Going To Be A Baby – John Burningham
Draw Me A Star – Eric Carle
In A Glass Grimmly – Adam Gidwitz
In The Night Kitchen – Maurice Sendak
A Light in the Attic – Shel Silverstein
Middle School:
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian – Sherman Alexie
13 Reasons Why – Jay Asher
Just Listen – Sarah Dessen
Attack on Titan Volume 2 – Hajime Isayama
Mrs. Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children (Graphic Novel) – Ransom Riggs
You: The Owner’s Manual for Teens – Michael Roizen
The 57 Bus – Dashka Slater
Everything, Everything – Nicola Yoon
High School:
Me, Earl, & The Dying Girl – Jesse Andrews
Go Ask Alice – Anonymous
Chopsticks – Jessica Anthony
Girls on the Verge – Sharon Biggs Waller
The Perks of Being a Wallflower – Stephen Chbosky
A Stolen Life – Jaycee Duggar
The Carnival of Bray – Jessie Ann Foley
Lighter Than My Shadow – Katie Green
Water for Elephants – Sara Gruen
Locke and Key: Alpha & Omega – Joe Hill
Locke and Key: Clockworks – Joe Hill
Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft – Joe Hill
Identical – Ellen Hopkins
Tricks – Ellen Hopkins
The Kite Runner – Khaled Hosseini
Grown – Tiffany Jackson
DUFF – Kody Keplinger
The Walking Dead: Book Ten – Robert Kirkman
Gender Queer – Maia Kobabe
Monstress, Volume 2: The Blood – Marjorie Liu
Last Night at the Telegraph Club – Malinda Lo
Empire of Storms – Sarah J. Maas
Tower of Dawn – Sarah J. Maas
The Way We Work – David Macaulay
Wicked – Gregory Maguire
Sold – Patricia McCormick
The Bluest Eye – Toni Morrison
Skin – Donna Jo Napoli
Out of Darkness – Ashley Hope Perez
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock – Matthew Quick
Beautiful – Amy Reed
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter – Erika L. Sanchez
Blankets – Craig Thompson
Squad – Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Slaughterhouse-Five – Kurt Vonnegut
Hajime Isayama is the creator and illustrator of the manga series Attack on Titan. It was serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine from September 2009 until April 2021, and its chapters have been collected into 34 tankōbon volumes. The television anime adaptation was produced by WIT Studio for its first three seasons before MAPPA took over. The series concluded with 94 episodes, and the final episodes (88-94) were released as two special Final Chapters.
These Final Chapters were later compiled into a movie titled THE LAST ATTACK, featuring enhanced visuals and audio. The film premiered in Japan on November 8th and received largely positive reviews, including a new scene after the credits. On December 5th, the movie surpassed 1 billion yen in box office revenue, with plans for international screenings in early 2025.
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Satoru Gojo From Jujutsu Kaisen Celebrates Birthday With Friends in New 2024 Illustration by MAPPA

Satoru Gojo from JUJUTSU KAISEN celebrates his birthday on December 7, and in honor of this, MAPPA has revealed a new illustration for 2024. The artwork showcases the world's mightiest sorcerer, flanked by Suguru Geto, Shoko Ieiri, Kento Nanami, and Yu Haibara. Below is the new illustration.
Satoru Gojo's popularity remains sky-high. He has clinched the top spot in both the Summer 2023 Best Male Character seasonal rankings and the 2023 Best Male Character annual rankings. Additionally, he triumphed in the official popularity poll with over 42% of the votes, out of a total of 264,298.
Gege Akutami's JUJUTSU KAISEN manga concluded its serialization on September 30, 2024, after a run of six and a half years starting in March 2018, wrapping up the narrative in 30 volumes. The final two volumes, 29 and 30, are set to be released on December 25, 2024. VIZ Media has acquired the English licensing rights for the manga.
Studio MAPPA took on the animation for both the TV anime seasons and the movie of the franchise, with Crunchyroll streaming the series. The plot revolves around Yuji Itadori, a boy with extraordinary physical prowess, who joins a school of jujutsu sorcerers following an encounter with Megumi Fushiguro, Satoru Gojo, and Sukuna Ryomen. To postpone his execution for consuming one of Sukuna's fingers, Yuji embarks on a mission to locate and consume the remaining 19 fingers of the 'greatest sorcerer in history' to eliminate him. However, their plan encounters unexpected hurdles.

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'Izure Saikyou no Renkinjutsushi?' Reveals Cast Pair, Second Promo

The official website of the "Izure Saikyou nokinjuts?" (Someday Will I Be the Greatest Alchemist?) television anime revealed two cast members and the second promotional video Friday. The anime series, which adapts Maru Kogitsune's adventure fantasy light novel, will begin airing January 8 10:00.m. on Tokyo, followed by BS11 and AT-X. It will also premiere earlier on ABEMA and d Anime on January 1.
Nob Tobita (Naruto) and Kikuko Inoue (Ranma 1/2) are the cast as Papek and Mulan, respectively.
Naoyuki Kuzuya (Eiyuuou, Bu wo Kiwameru Tame Tenseisu) is directing the anime at Studio Comet. Mitsutakata (Gimai Seikatsu) is handling the series composition, with Sayaka Anezaki (Touhai) in charge of the character designs. Hiroshi Nakamura (Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon) is composing the music.
ogitsune began writing the novel on the Alphais website in August 2017. AlphaPol began publishing the series with illustrations by Hitog in 2022. The 16th volume went on on May 22.
Tarou Sasakama began drawing a manga adaptation on the AlphaPolis website in August 2018. seventh volume shipped on May .
AlphaPolis publishes the manga digitally in English on its Alpha Manga website and app and released the first volume in March 2023. The sixth volume was released on April 26.
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Anime Will Appear at Jump Festa 2025

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime has announced a special booth for the Jump Festa 2025, which will take place through December 21-22. It will be held at the Warner Bros. Japan booth, where visitors will also be able to take photos with their favorite characters and get an original shopper bag as a gift. Clear cards will be given for free as novelties as well.
Hirohiro Araki began JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (JoJo no Kimyō na Boken) in 1987. It was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine until 2004, while it was transferred to Ultra Jump in 2005. The manga follows different protagonist with the nickname “JoJo,” and Part 9 is currently ongoing. They have been:
Phantom Blood (1987–1988)
Battle Tendency (1988–1989)
Stardust Crusaders (1989–1992)
Diamond Is Unbreakable (1992–1995)
Golden Wind (1995–1999)
Stone Ocean (1999–2003)
Steel Ball Run (2004–2011)
JoJolion (2011–2021)
The JoJoLands (2023–present)
David Production has animated the first six parts, culminating with the release of Stone Ocean's final episodes in December 2022. The most recent manga installment, which began in February 2023, centers on "a young boy's journey to wealth on subtropical islands."
VIZ Media has announced that the English version of Part 7 is slated for release in the summer of 2025. They summarize the plot as follows:
Former jockey Johnny Joestar, now paralyzed, encounters the enigmatic abilities of Gyro Zeppeli just before the renowned Steel Ball Run race, sparking his determination to recover his ability to walk.
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Milan Records Releases Dan Da Dan Original Soundtrack by Kensuke Ushio

Milan Records has released the original soundtrack for DAN DA DAN today, featuring music by composer Kensuke Ushio. The album, which includes Ushio's original score, is now available across all major music streaming platforms.

Composer kensuke ushio said about the soundtrack:
DAN DA DAN – OST Track List
DISC 1:
code : DDD
a slice of peach
okarun’s file
tiger and flower
seiko
serpoians
supernatural power
(un)lucky cat
code : DDD(Version.H)
on the edge
like a fire
william hell overture
paranormal funk
breakthrough
the tunnel
the girls
turbo granny
DISC 2:
momo
okarun’s life
more than friends
less than lovers
aira
can’t take it anymore!!
the briefing
the crawling ghost
curse
love theme
acrobatic silky
code : DDD(Version.O)
jiji!
spoken spell
taro and hanako
the kitos
Yukinobu Tatsu is the author and illustrator of the manga DAN DA DAN, serialized on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ service starting in 2021. The narrative centers around a high school girl named Momo and her classmate Ken Takakura. Hailing from a family of spirit mediums, Momo's life contrasts with Ken's, an enthusiast of the occult. Following a botched challenge, Ken, who adopts the nickname Okarun, becomes cursed and gains supernatural yokai abilities.
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One Piece Manga Celebrates 10,000 Days of Serialization Today, December 7, 2024

Today, December 7, 2024, marks the 10,000th day of serialization for the ONE PIECE manga. Created by Eiichiro Oda, the series began on July 22, 1997, and has since released 1032 chapters across 110 volumes. A special illustration has been unveiled to celebrate this milestone.

Eiichiro Oda launched ONE PIECE in 1997, and it continues to be a mainstay in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump. The manga commenced its final saga on July 25, 2022, and surpassed 500 million circulating copies in August of that year. Oda previously projected that the manga would conclude in 4-5 years, as stated in August 2020. This followed his September 2019 announcement, where he expressed a desire to finish the manga within 5 years.
The ONE PIECE anime is also celebrating its 25th anniversary with various projects and collaborations, including a Las Vegas event, a UNIQLO T-shirt collaboration, a TTRacing gaming chair collection, and a special recap video, among others.
Additionally, there's the anticipated remake by WIT Studio and the second season of the live-action series, which has recently unveiled the first glimpse of Chopper and Drum Island.
ONE PIECE Episode 1123 & Chapter 1133 Release Date
Episode 1123 of the anime is slated to debut on March 30, 2025, after the current hiatus. Meanwhile, a special edited version of the Fish-Man Island Saga is being broadcast weekly in its stead.
The ONE PIECE manga is set to release Chapter 1033 on December 8. The anime is available on Crunchyroll and Netflix, and the latest manga chapters can be accessed for free on the VIZ website or the MANGA Plus website.
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Sword Art Online Gets New Animated Opening for Variant Showdown Game With Song by ASCA

The mobile game Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown (SAOVS) has unveiled a new opening video that includes a fresh track by ASCA. This video retains numerous scenes from the earlier opening but incorporates the song's lyrics as text overlays. The track, titled "Saizensen," means "frontline" in English. The animation was produced by A-1 Pictures.
Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown (SAOVS) was created to commemorate the anime's 10th anniversary in 2022. Set in a brand-new game called Cross Edge, it features not only the original character Layla but also fan-favorites Kirito, Asuna, Leafa, Silica, and Lisbeth as playable characters.
The game's official description poses the question, "Have you heard of Cross Edge?" This is a game familiar to Kirito, one that has garnered significant attention, partly because it's rumored to be the brainchild of a middle school prodigy.
While at the Dicey Café, Kirito comes across two unsettling rumors about Cross Edge. The first involves a mysterious player who launches surprise attacks, with the victims losing part of their memories upon defeat. The second rumor describes the player as someone who conceals their eyes beneath a low-drawn hood.
These rumors bring back memories of Laughing Coffin, the notorious player-killer guild from SAO. To uncover the truth behind these rumors, Kirito and his companions dive into Cross Edge, only to find themselves ambushed in an unexpected attack.
Reki Kawahara originally wrote the Sword Art Online series as a web novel on his website from 2002 to 2008. ASCII Media Works acquired it and began publishing it as a light novel through their Dengeki Bunko imprint from April 2009, where it is still ongoing. It received 3 TV anime seasons, titled Sword Art Online (2012), Sword Art Online II (2014) and Sword Art Online: Alicization (2018-2020). The movie Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale was released in 2017, with the story set between the events of the second and third TV seasons. It got numerous other adaptations and spin-offs.
The franchise recently revealed a special GAME CLEAR visual, commemorating November 7, 2024, the day Kirito cleared the game.
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Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions Season 2 Gets Climax Visual

The anime "Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions" Season 2 has unveiled a climax visual as it approaches its concluding episodes. The sequel, which was confirmed immediately following the finale of the first season, sees the return of studio Diomedéa for animation duties. The season is slated for a 13-episode run, with Episode 10 (the 23rd episode in total) scheduled to premiere on December 9. The new visual is available for viewing below.

The anime series is adapted from the current manga series Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective, authored and illustrated by Akira Amano, also known for Katekyo Hitman Reborn. Before its debut, night and summer visuals were released.
The principal staff reprised their roles for the sequel, with Shota Ibata directing, Ishikawa Masakazu designing the characters, Wataru Watari overseeing the series composition, and Yo Tsuji composing the music. The voice cast features:
Yohei Azakami as Ron Kamonohashi
Junya Enoki as Totomaru “Toto” Isshiki
Taku Yashiro as Spitz Feier
Jun Fukuyama as Omito Kawasemi
Yoko Hikasa as Amamiya
Nao Toyama as Mofu Usaki
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Mylo Moriarty
Shueisha publishes the manga in English on their MANGA Plus website, and Crunchyroll streams the anime. The narrative centers on Ron Kamonohashi, a brilliant individual barred from detective work due to his unconventional case-solving methods. Eventually, his expertise becomes indispensable, with the novice officer Totomaru Isshiki by his side to ensure no undue fatalities occur.
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Mahiru Shiina From The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Gets 2024 Birthday Illustration

Mahiru Shiina from the The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten celebrates her birthday on December 6, with the official anime profiles sharing a 2024 illustration to commemorate it. Season 2 of the anime is currently in production

There is also a special broadcast released to commemorate her birthday:
The inaugural season of the romantic comedy anime was produced by Project No. 9 and directed by Kenichi Imaizumi. Spanning a total of 12 episodes, it garnered the title of best anime for the Winter 2023 season and is available for streaming on Crunchyroll.

"The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten" anime originates from Saekisan's 2018 light novel series, featuring illustrations by Hanekoto. Initially shared on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in December, it was later picked up by SB Creative and released under the GA Bunko imprint starting June 2019. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Wan Shibata and composed by Suzu Yuki, has been serialized in Square Enix’s Manga UP! since January 2020.
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Studio Encourage Films Changes Name to Kachigarasu

As reported by the National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site of Japan, the animation studio Encourage Films (エンカレッジフィルムズ) underwent a name change to Kachigarasu (鵲) on December 28, 2023.

Encourage Films originated in Musashino, Tokyo, on August 5, 2008. It was established by former Gonzo producer Touyou Ikeda and animator/director Fumitoshi Oizaki. Ikeda assumed the roles of president and CEO, while Oizaki became the managing director. Their inaugural production was the web series Ontama! in 2009, directed by Oizaki. The studio expanded its services to include comprehensive outsourcing for other productions, some of which were directed by Oizaki at different studios. Following Ikeda's death in 2013, Oizaki stepped up as president and CEO.

The studio's debut television series was Etotama in 2015, co-produced with Shirogumi. Encourage Films has frequently partnered with Diomedea, contributing to episodes of Beatless (2018) and Ahiru no Sora (2019). Kenjirou Kawando, the head of production at Diomedea, also worked as an animation producer on several Encourage Films projects. The company relocated its headquarters to Nerima in 2018.

Akuma-kun, released in 2023 and directed by Oizaki with Junichi Satou as the chief director, was the final series produced under the Encourage Films banner. The newly named Kachigarasu studio is set to produce the forthcoming Gorilla no Kami TV series, again directed by Oizaki, in collaboration with Diomedea.

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Supporting Cast for 'Kisaki Kyouiku kara Nigetai Watashi' Announced

The official website of the Kisaki Kyouiku kara Nigetai Watashi (I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons) anime series revealed four supporting cast on Thursday.

The television anime adapting Izumi Sawano and Uri Sugata's comedy fantasy manga will premiere on January 5 at 10:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX, followed by AT-X and BS Fuji.

Cast
Louis: Shun Horie (Nanatsu no Taizai: Kamigami no Gekirin)
Lyle: Shunichi Toki (Kanojo ga Koushaku-tei ni Itta Riyuu)
Lily: Mie Sonozaki (Boku no Hero Academia 3rd Season)
Maria: Rie Suegara (Bocchi the Rock!)

Shinobu Tagashira (Itou Junji: Collection) is directing and designing the characters at EMT Squared. Tomoko Kanemaki (Kingdom Hearts light novels) is handling the series composition.Yuki Hayashi (Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia), Naoyuki Chikatani (UniteUp! Uni:Birth) are composing the music.

Sawano and Sugata began serializing the romance fantasy manga in Comic PASH! magazine in March 2020. Shufu to Seikatsusha published the sixth volume on Thursday.

Sawano originally began the series on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in August 2018. Shufu to Seikatsusha began publishing the light novel under its PASH! Books imprint in April 2019, featuring illustrations by Miru Yumesaki. The second and final volume went on sale in March 2020.
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