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The anime "The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses" has revealed a new visual and trailer for Goa, the eldest assassin princess. This is the third weekly reveal, following her younger sisters, Ciel and Anemone. The series is scheduled to premiere in July. Studio CONNECT is producing the animation, directed by Noriaki Akitaya. The main staff features Michiko Yokote as the series composer, Takao Sano as the character designer, and Shun Narita as the music composer. Haruka Shiraishi voices Goa, and her trailer is now out. Also check out her heroine visual below. The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses – Goa Character Visual The main voice cast includes: Shunsuke ‌Takeuchi as Toto Iori ‌Saeki as Ciel Hitomi ‌Ueda as Anemone Haruka ‌Shiraishi as Goa Check out the teaser trailer for the anime, showcasing each of the three sisters, right below: The story unfolds with Toto, a skilled but extremely shy hero who has been stuck in the Starting Town, unable to form a party. One day, his luck seems to change when three stunning women—Ciel, Anemone, and Goa—invite him to join their group. Overjoyed, Toto eagerly sets off on his long-awaited adventure, unaware that these women have sinister plans to kill him! An introvert who faints at the slightest hint of romance, paired with three women harboring their own deadly motives—thus begins this hilariously dark harem romantic comedy! You can check out the two key visuals featuring the main characters below. Norishiro-chan creates the manga Kizetsu Yusha to Ansatsu Hime (The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses), featuring artwork by Yukiji Setsuda. The series has been serialized in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion magazine since October 2022.

A new episode of the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End mini-anime series, titled The Magic That Cuts Just About Anything, has been released on the anime’s official YouTube channel. This marks Übel and Land's debut in the mini-anime format. Season 2 of the main anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2026. The mini-anime series typically features short, original stories separate from the main series. It uses chibi-style character designs by illustrator Mebachi and focuses on characters experimenting with various types of magic during their journey. Episode 14 highlights Übel and Land, who were first introduced in the anime during the First-Class Mage Exam arc in Season 1’s second half. In this episode, the two visit a restaurant where Übel showcases her unique spell Reilzaiden, capable of cutting through nearly anything. Ikumi Hasegawa voices Übel, while Shohei Komatsu lends his voice to Land. The first season of the anime, animated by MADHOUSE, consisted of 28 episodes and began airing on September 29, 2024. Keiichiro Saito directed the series, with Tomohiro Suzuki handling the series composition. Reiko Nagasawa designed the characters, while Yuri Fujinaka, Reiko Nagasawa, and Maru Takase served as chief animation directors. The music was composed by Evan Call, and the main voice cast included: Atsumi Tanezaki as Frieren Kana Ichinose as Fern Chiaki Kobayashi as Stark Nobuhiko Okamoto as Himmel Yoji Ueda as Eisen Atsuko Tanaka as Flamme Hiroki Tochi as Heiter Ayana Taketatsu as Aura The anime was crowned Best Anime of Fall 2023, also winning Best Boy (Stark), Best Girl (Fern), Best Adaptation, Best Drama, and Best Opening (“Yuusha” by YOASOBI). In the 2023 Anime of the Year Awards, Frieren took home Best New Anime, Best Adaptation, Best Fantasy, and Best Adventure, while placing 2nd in Best Drama and 3rd in Best Animation. In the Winter 2024 anime rankings, the second cour of the anime earned five awards and was runner-up in many categories, trailing behind Bokuyaba, which dominated the weekly rankings that season. At the 2024 Anime of the Year Awards, Frieren placed as runner-up for Best Anime but secured wins for Best Adaptation, Best Adventure, Best Fantasy, Best Voice Cast, and Best World Building. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is written by Kanehito Yamada, with artwork by Tsukasa Abe. Serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday since April 2020, the manga is available on Sunday Webry, Viz Media, and the Shogakukan Comic website, while the anime can be streamed on Crunchyroll. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Season 2 Teaser Visual | January 2026 Release Date

Dr. Stone: Science Future (Season 4) has unveiled the main trailer for Cour 2, featuring the theme song “SUPERNOVA” by KANA-BOON and announcing a July 10 premiere date. Animated by Studio TMS Entertainment, this final season of the anime will consist of 3 split cours. The theme song, released under the Ki/oon Music label, sets the tone for the upcoming episodes. The cast includes new additions Megumi Han as Chelsea Childe and Reigo Yamaguchi as Leonhard. Fans can catch the new Cour 2 trailer now. Otoha will perform the ending song “no man’s world,” and the anime has also announced an advance screening for Cour 2, along with a theatrical version of the first cour. Crunchyroll is streaming the anime globally, while Netflix handles streaming in Asia. The voice cast for the anime includes: Yusuke Kobayashi as Senku Ishigami Makoto Furukawa as Taiju Oki Kengo Kawanishi as Gen Asagiri Kana Ichinose as Yuzuriha Ogawa Gen Sato as Chrome Karin Takahashi as Suika Ryota Suzuki as Ryusui Nanami Yuichi Nakamura as Tsukasa Shishio Manami Numakura as Kohaku Mugihito as Kaseki Kenji Nojima as Dr. Xeno Houston Wingfield Koji Yusa as Stanley Snyde Riichiro Inagaki wrote the Dr. STONE manga, illustrated by Boichi. The series concluded after five years of serialization on March 7, 2022, with a total of 232 chapters. The story follows Senku Ishigami, a genius scientist, as he works to revive humanity after a mysterious petrification event. After making remarkable progress, their sights are set on space, but new challenges arise in the form of Dr. Xeno and Stanley Snyder. The first season of the Dr. Stone anime premiered in the Summer 2019 season with 24 episodes. The second season, Dr. Stone: Stone Wars, aired in January 2021 with 11 episodes. A special episode focusing on Ryusui was released in July 2022. The third season, Stone: New World, aired in 2023 with 23 episodes across two split cours. The fourth and final season was announced right after the Season 3 finale.

Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin anime has unveiled a new key visual, a character trailer, and its premiere date set for July 6. Studio MAHO FILM is handling the animation. The opening theme, “Majestic Catastrophe,” is performed by Rico Sasaki, while the ending theme, “more than W,” is sung by Takuma Terashima. Both songs can be heard in the previously released main trailer, and the new visual is also available for viewing. Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra – New Key Visual | July 6 Premiere Date The anime adaptation of the light novel was announced in June 2024, featuring a voice cast that includes: Toshiki Kumagai as Takuto Ira Tomori Kusunoki as Sludge Atou Kikuko Inoue as Isla, Queen of Bugs Riko Sasaki as Emul Kaori Maeda as Maria Elfuur Kanon Takao as Caria Elfuur Shinji Kawada as Gia Tomomichi Nishimura as Moltar The first character trailer highlights Takuto Ira, and it's available for viewing below. The main staff consists of the following members: Director: Yuji Yanase Series Composition: Yuka Yamada, Kunihiko Okada Main Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Kaho Deguchi Sub Character Design: Eri Kojima, Manami Inose Color Design: Yuki Mamizu Art Director: Yuki Sakai Director of Photography: Yukina Nomura Sound Director: Masanori Tsuchiya Music: Yumemi Kujira, 成清翠 Music Production: Lantis Animation Production: MAHO FILM Fefu Kazuno launched the novel on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in November 2017, and Micro Magazine started publishing it in print with Jun's illustrations in November 2019. Cross Infinite World is bringing it to English readers, describing the story as follows: I Reincarnated As The Evil God Of My Favorite Civilization. Takuto Ira, who passed away from illness at a young age, finds himself reincarnated into a world resembling the fantasy turn-based strategy game Eternal Nations. Not only does he return as part of his favorite game, but as the god leading the evil civilization Mynoghra. With the stunning hero unit, Sludge Witch Atou, by his side, even the game's notoriously tough race traits won't hinder their effort to rebuild their civilization! “Lord Takuto…won’t you start over with me?” Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate! A tactical fantasy world awaits heroes like you! Join Eternal Nations today!

Crunchyroll has revealed that it will stream the anime adaptation of "Let’s Play" in 2025, along with a new visual and trailer. Studio OLM is in charge of the animation, and the anime is set to premiere at Anime Expo 2025 in July. The project was originally announced in October 2023. Let’s Play is a romantic comedy comic series by Leeanne M. Krecic, known as Mongie. Released digitally on WEBTOON from 2016 to 2022 and published by Rocketship Entertainment, the story revolves around Sam Young, a young game developer. WEBTOON describes it as the tale of a young, single woman chasing her dream of creating amazing video games. Her life takes a twist when a popular streamer harshly reviews her first game and, to make matters worse, turns out to be her new neighbor! This funny, relatable story delves into gaming, memes, and social anxiety. Plus, there’s an adorable dog to enjoy.

Leviathan, the latest anime from CGI studio ORANGE, has unveiled a new visual and announced its Netflix premiere on July 10. With Joe Hisaishi composing the music, the anime released its first teaser trailer back in September 2024. Leviathan – New Anime Visual | July 10 Premiere on Netflix Qubic Pictures is producing a new project with Christophe Ferreira as the director, while Justin Leach and Daiki Sakurai serve as executive producers. All three were previously involved in Eden. The music includes original songs by Joe Hisaishi, with Nobuko Toda and Kazuma Jinnouchi handling the score. The story unfolds in 1914, on the brink of war, where a fugitive prince and a girl in disguise meet aboard the bioengineered airship HMS Leviathan, altering history. Prince Aleksander, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, is on the run, while Deryn Sharp, a commoner disguised as a boy in the British Air Service, crosses his path. As World War I ignites, their unexpected encounter sparks a thrilling, globe-trotting adventure that changes their lives forever. Leviathan, a 2009 novel by Scott Westerfeld with illustrations by Keith Thompson, is the first book in the Leviathan trilogy, followed by Behemoth and Goliath. It won the Aurealis Award for Best Young Adult Novel in 2009. Studio ORANGE is renowned for its 3DCG work on Land of the Lustrous, BEASTARS, and TRIGUN: STAMPEDE. Joe Hisaishi is celebrated for his compositions in Hayao Miyazaki’s films and his work on Ni no Kuni.

The manga "To Your Eternity" (Fumetsu no Anata e) concludes today with its final chapter published in the June 4 issue of Weekly Shonen Magazine. Created by Yoshitoki Oima, the series has been serialized for over eight years since its debut in November 2016. To celebrate the conclusion, a special giveaway is featured in the magazine, offering prizes like a replica of the final chapter’s color page and a signed shikishi board by the author. Participation requires a ticket found in the print edition of the magazine in Japan. To Your Eternity – Final Chapter Color Page | Series Ends Today Brain’s Base produced the first season of the anime, which debuted in April 2021 under the direction of Masahiko Murata. Studio Drive took over for Season 2, airing from October 2022 to March 2023, with Kiyoko Sayama as the director. Season 3 is currently in production and scheduled to premiere in October. Crunchyroll is streaming the series and describes the story as follows: An “orb” is cast to Earth with the ability to transform into anything that stimulates it and to revive after death. Initially, it changes from an orb to a rock, then a wolf, and finally a boy who knows nothing of the world. As a boy, it becomes Fushi, who learns survival skills and grows as a “person” through encounters with human kindness. However, his journey is shadowed by the destructive enemy Nokker and heartbreaking farewells with loved ones.

Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G have revealed that pre-registrations for Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME have surpassed 300,000 globally. This milestone comes after the previous announcement on May 15, when the game hit 200,000 pre-registrations worldwide. As part of the pre-registration campaign, the developers have promised that players will receive 10 THE GAME Gacha Tickets at launch for reaching this milestone. These tickets can be used for drawing characters and items in the game. Moreover, if the campaign reaches 500,000 pre-registrations, all players will be rewarded with the ★4 character [Aiming for Greater Heights] Mina Ashiro, along with additional in-game bonuses to be announced later. Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME – 300,000 Global Pre-Registrations Reached You can also watch the game’s trailer below: The main voice cast for Kaiju No. 8 includes: Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino/Kaiju No. 8 Wataru Kato as Reno Ichikawa Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro Fairouz Ai as Kikoru Shinomiya Kengo Kawanishi as Soshiro Hoshina Yuki Shin as Iharu Furuhashi Keisuke Komoto as Haruichi Izumo Shunsuke Takeuchi as Aoi Kaguragi Hiroyuki Yoshin as Kaiju No. 9 Kenta Miyake as Kaiju No. 10 At last year’s Anime Expo, we had the chance to chat with Masaya Fukunishi, who shared his experience of voicing Kafka. Kaiju No. 8, a manga by Naoya Matsumoto, started serialization in July 2020 on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ and has been compiled into 15 volumes as of this March. Viz Media has licensed it for English release. The first season of the TV anime adaptation, created by Production I.G, aired 12 episodes from April to June 2024. It was also screened in theaters with the bonus episode "Hoshina’s Day Off" on March 28, 2025. Season 2 is currently in production and is scheduled to premiere on July 19.

Nowaki Fukamidori’s novel, Whoever Steals This Book, is being adapted into an anime film. A teaser trailer, visual, staff details, and a 2026 release date have been revealed, but the voice cast remains unannounced. Whoever Steals This Book – Anime Teaser Visual The staff consists of: Director: Daiki Fukuoka Screenplay: Yasuhiro Nakanishi Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Keiko Kurosawa Music: Michiru Oshima Animation Producer: Yuji Higa Animation Studio: Kagokan Distributor: Kadokawa Animation Kadokawa Shoten released the novel in October 2020, followed by a paperback edition under the Kadokawa Bunko imprint in June 2023. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Kakeru Sora, was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten’s Young Ace magazine from December 2021 to March 2023. Yen Press has licensed the title in English and describes the story like this: Mifuyu, a high schooler from a family of book collectors, is surrounded by books everywhere in her life. Her great-grandfather founded Mikura Hall, a renowned library in town, and even the locals are passionate readers. However, Mifuyu hates books! When a thief at Mikura Hall sets off an ancient curse, she must retrieve the stolen books by diving into the very stories she detests. With the enigmatic Mashiro by her side, can she restore her great-grandfather’s collection and protect her town from magical peril?

Shonen Jump+ has introduced a new manga competition called the “Bad Guy Manga Award,” aimed at discovering stories featuring captivating and compelling villains. The competition runs from June 3 to September 15, and submissions can be made via the Jump Rookie! platform, a web submission form, or postal mail. Winners will receive either the “Grand Bad Guy Award” or the “Outstanding Bad Guy Award,” with their works published on the Shonen Jump+ platform. This contest highlights characters described as 魅力的な悪いキャラクター, referring to villains who are ruthless or dangerous yet possess qualities that make them memorable and appealing. To mark the launch of the award, Jump Rookie! has also released interviews with five manga creators: Naoya Matsumoto (Kaiju No. 8) revealed that Kaiju No. 9 was inspired by the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 virus, aiming to make him feel more like a natural disaster than a typical villain. Yuji Kaku (Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku) emphasized that compelling villains need a consistent internal logic or belief system, rather than being simply “evil.” Takahiro (Chained Soldier) explained that the Shikoku was influenced by mythology and designed with distinct traits like cruelty and charm to stand out among other visually striking characters. Tohru Kuramori (Centuria) aimed to make his antagonist Arcos strategic and intelligent, enhancing the protagonist’s growth through his presence. Kuraku Ichikawa (Drama Queen) deliberately exaggerated Nomamoto’s flaws to make them oddly satisfying and memorable. This initiative is part of a series of 10th anniversary projects by Shonen Jump+, including an anime adaptation project for one-shot manga in collaboration with WIT Studio, Production I.G, and CONTRAIL, spearheaded by production company JOEN. The platform has prioritized one-shots, publishing over 2,000 titles to date and releasing more than 200 annually.