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"Tis Time for 'Torture,' Princess" Season 2 has unveiled a new trailer, introducing a fresh character named Sakura Heartrock. The anime has already announced its release date for January 2026. Studio PINE JAM is back to handle the animation, and the new trailer is now available to watch. The anime's first season debuted in January 2024, spanning 12 episodes. Studio Pine Jam took charge of the animation, led by director Yoko Kanamori. Kazuyuki Fudeyazu oversaw the series composition, while Satoshi Furuhashi and Toshiya Kono designed the characters. Masaru Yokoyama composed the music, and the main voice cast featured: Haruka Shiraishi as Princess Chikahiro Kobayashi as Excalibur Shizuka Ito as Torture Tortura Tessho Genda as Hell-Lord ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess (Hime-sama “Gomon” no Jikan desu) is a manga series written by Robinson Haruhara and illustrated by Hirakei. It began serialization on the Shonen Jump+ website in April 2019 and concluded today, August 19, in Japan. Crunchyroll is streaming the anime adaptation, describing the story as follows: As the war between the Imperial Army and Hellhorde continues, the Princess, armed with her legendary sword Excalibur, is captured and imprisoned. But what kind of “torture” awaits her at the hands of the chief demon interrogator? Fluffy, fresh-baked toast! Hot, steaming ramen! Oh, the agony! Can the Princess endure these delicious torments and keep her kingdom’s secrets safe? -
Fandango revealed that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has shattered records on its platform, becoming the top first-day ticket pre-seller for any anime movie in its history. The film surpassed the previous milestones set by Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (2021) and Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2022), reaching this achievement within just 24 hours of tickets going on sale. Jerramy Hainline, EVP of Fandango, stated: The film kicks off a three-part cinematic finale for the hugely popular Demon Slayer anime series, adapting the final section of Koyoharu Gotoge’s manga. Infinity Castle hits theaters across the United States on September 12, 2025, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Tickets became available on August 15, with early screenings on September 9 for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers. Viewers can choose between the original Japanese version with English subtitles or the English-dubbed version, with screenings also available in IMAX and other premium formats. The movie runs for 155 minutes (2h35m) and debuted in the highest number of Japanese theaters in the franchise’s history. It’s breaking records in Japan, surpassing 25 billion yen within 31 days and already ranking as the third highest-grossing Japanese film of all time. -
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza’s Return has been making waves at the Japanese box office, now ranking as the third highest-grossing Japanese film of all time after 31 days. With 18,272,941 admissions, the movie has reached a total revenue of 25.78 billion yen (around 174 million USD). This achievement follows its earlier milestone of surpassing ONE PIECE FILM RED to become the 6th highest-grossing anime film, earning 22.07 billion yen in just 25 days. In less than a week, Infinity Castle climbed further up the charts and is now aiming for the record of 40.75 billion yen set by the franchise’s previous film, Mugen Train. A new key visual highlighting the Shinobu vs Doma fight has fueled even more excitement. Since its global theater release on August 14, anticipation has grown, with its North American debut set for September 12 and early screenings available for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers. Before its record-breaking premiere in Japan, tickets for the earliest screenings sold out within minutes. Right now, all anime episodes and movies are available to stream on YouTube for free (for one week starting August 16). The movie, confirmed to have a runtime of 155 minutes (2 hours and 35 minutes), debuted in the largest number of Japanese theaters in the franchise’s history. -
HoYoverse has announced a collaboration between Zenless Zone Zero and Aston Martin ahead of the game’s showcase at Gamescom 2025. Revealed on August 14 via the official website, this crossover will also be highlighted during the Cologne event from August 20 to August 24. The centerpiece of the collaboration is a custom Aston Martin Vantage coupe, styled with a design inspired by the Victoria Housekeeping Co. faction and featuring characters Lycaon and Rina. The Zenless Zone Zero art team shared their thoughts: Zenless Zone Zero teams up with Aston Martin! The Vantage will be showcased at the Zenless Zone Zero booth (Hall 6, booth C-031), where visitors can join check-in missions to score merchandise like posters, postcards, holographic cards, and a 1:18 scale model of the car. A global campaign will also launch, giving fans around the world a chance to win the same limited-edition model. Zenless Zone Zero is the newest ARPG from HoYoverse, set in New Eridu, the last city standing after a supernatural disaster. Players take on the role of Proxies, leading a variety of characters through intense combat missions in perilous Hollow zones. -
The anime adaptation of "A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires" has been officially announced. Hobby Japan shared the news on their official X account (formerly Twitter), revealing the English title as "The Furious Princess Decided to Take Revenge." The first volume cover is shown below. A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires is a Japanese light novel by Metabo Hagure, with illustrations by Masami. The series debuted on Shosetsuka ni Naro in 2020, and Hobby Japan began publishing it under the HJ Novels label in 2022, with seven volumes released so far. A manga adaptation by Onooimo also started in 2022 and has reached seven volumes to date. -
Kaiju No. 8 fans can look forward to another opportunity to try out the upcoming game adaptation this week at Anime NYC 2025. Developed by Akatsuki Games, the title made its debut at Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles and will now be showcased at the East Coast convention ahead of its official release. Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME is set to launch globally on August 31 and has already surpassed an impressive 850,000 pre-registrations worldwide. Check out the latest trailer for a sneak peek. Fans visiting Booth #1907 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center can explore the demo and participate in various activities, such as: Playable demo stations featuring cinematic kaiju battles and “Ultimate” moves. Exclusive giveaways, including microfiber cloths and character stickers. A photo station for creating personalized Japan Defense Force–style ID cards. An LED video wall displaying trailers and gameplay footage. Anime NYC is set to take place from August 21 to August 24, offering fans one of the final chances to check out the game before its end-of-month release. Kaiju No. 8 manga boasts over 18 million copies printed and distributed in Japan, including digital formats, across 15 volumes. The manga concluded last month with Chapter 129. Its anime adaptation debuted in 2024 and has since gained global popularity, with the second season streaming since July 19, 2025. -
Japanese audio brand AVIOT, run by Preseed Japan Corporation, is set to join Anime NYC 2025, happening from August 21 to 24 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. They’ll showcase and sell wireless earbuds in collaboration with popular anime, game, and VTuber franchises. Attendees can also try out selected models on-site. Alongside product demonstrations, AVIOT will showcase life-size panels of hololive English characters from the Advent and Myth generations. For the first time, panels of Shiori Novella, Koseki Bijou, Nerissa Ravencroft, Fuwawa Abyssgard, and Mococo Abyssgard will be featured. Returning this year are panels of Mori Calliope, Takanashi Kiara, Ninomae Ina’nis, Gawr Gura, and Watson Amelia, which were previously displayed at Anime NYC 2024. The booth will feature exclusive giveaways for the event. Attendees who pre-ordered the AVIOT x hololive English Advent model (TE-V1R-HE2) can claim a limited-edition postcard with new artwork by showing proof of purchase. Similarly, those who buy the Myth collaboration model (TE-V1R-HEN) during the event can receive a postcard set. Both items are available while supplies last. AVIOT will exhibit at booth #1809 throughout the four-day convention. -
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). -
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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 SocialThink 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 RespawnWe’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. -
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 SocialThink 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 RespawnWe’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. View full article
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In today’s digital landscape, community engagement thrives on flexibility. Traditional forums offer structured, searchable discussions, while Discord delivers real-time interaction and vibrant social energy. When used together, these platforms can amplify each other’s strengths and create a seamless experience for members. Whether you're a forum owner looking to modernize or a Discord admin seeking deeper content organization, here’s how to make the most of both worlds. 🏛️ Why Forums Still MatterBefore diving into Discord integration, it’s worth recognizing what forums do best: Long-form content & archives: Forums are ideal for detailed guides, tutorials, and discussions that need to be referenced over time. Searchability & SEO: Forum threads are indexed by search engines, making your community discoverable. Structured categories: Forums allow for granular organization, helping users find relevant topics easily. Moderation transparency: Forum logs and public mod actions offer clarity and accountability. 🔊 Why Discord Is a Game-ChangerDiscord brings a different kind of magic to the table: Instant communication: Real-time chat fosters spontaneous conversations and quick support. Voice & video: Great for events, hangouts, and collaborative sessions. Bots & automation: Custom bots can handle moderation, welcome messages, and even sync with your forum. Roles & permissions: Tailor access and identity with flair, from VIPs to contributors. 🔗 How Forum Owners Can Use DiscordHere’s how to strategically integrate Discord into your forum ecosystem: 1. Create a Companion ServerUse Discord as a social lounge or help desk for your forum. Channels can mirror forum categories (e.g., #general-discussion, #tech-help). 2. Drive Engagement with EventsHost live Q&As, game nights, or anime watch parties to build camaraderie. Promote these events on your forum to boost cross-platform traffic. 3. Use Bots to Bridge PlatformsSet up bots that notify Discord when new forum posts go live. Allow users to link their forum accounts to Discord for role syncing or badges. 4. Offer Real-Time SupportCreate a #support channel where mods can quickly assist users. Link to forum guides or FAQs for deeper help. 🔁 How Discord Communities Can Benefit from ForumsIf you’re starting with Discord, adding a forum can elevate your community’s depth: 1. Archive Valuable DiscussionsMove insightful Discord threads to the forum for long-term visibility. Encourage users to write guides or reviews based on chat conversations. 2. Create a Knowledge HubUse the forum for tutorials, modding resources, or fan theories. Tag and categorize content for easy navigation. 3. Enable Asynchronous CollaborationForums are perfect for slow-burn projects like fan fiction, game development, or design critiques. Discord can be the brainstorming space; the forum becomes the polished showcase. 🧠 Pro Tips for Seamless IntegrationUnified branding: Use consistent visuals, naming, and tone across both platforms. Cross-promotion: Pin forum links in Discord and embed Discord widgets on your forum homepage. Community roles: Reward active forum contributors with special Discord roles—and vice versa. Feedback loops: Use Discord polls to shape forum content, and forum threads to recap Discord events. 🚀 Final ThoughtsDiscord and forums aren’t rivals—they’re allies. By combining the immediacy of chat with the permanence of structured discussion, you can build a community that’s both lively and lasting. Whether you're reviving an old forum or launching a new Discord server, the key is to let each platform do what it does best—and connect them in ways that feel natural to your members. Have you tried integrating Discord with your forum? Share your tips and success stories below!
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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. -
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 2025As 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 VIdentity 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 EndFrieren: 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. View full article
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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. -
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. View full article
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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. -
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. View full article
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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. -
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. View full article
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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!