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Fermat no Ryori (Fermat’s Cuisine or Fermat’s Kitchen) anime is set to premiere on July 5, with details about the theme songs now revealed. The first teaser visual and trailer were shared in March, and Studio domerica is handling the animation. The opening theme song, “Maillard,” will be performed by OSHIKIKEIGO, while the ending theme, “Change Over,” will be sung by DXTEEN. The previously announced voice cast includes: Taito Ban as Kai Asakura Ryosuke Tomita as Gaku Kitada Daichi ‌Endo as Katsuya ‌Hotei Takuma ‌Nagatsuka as Milo ‌Wivia Natsu ‌Yorita as Ranna ‌Akamatsu Haruna ‌Ikezawa as Nene ‌Fukuda Tatsumaru ‌Tachibana as Magoroku ‌Inui Makoto ‌Furukawa as Ichitaro ‌Hirose Shion ‌Wakayama as Kagura ‌Musashi Anna ‌Nagase as Ayu ‌Uomi Fermat no Ryori – Anime Visual | July 5 Premiere Date The key staff for the anime features: Director: Kazuya ‌Ichikawa Series Composition / Script: domerica Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Takeshi ‌Okamoto, Satsuki ‌Kashiwagi Art Director: Mari ‌Takada Music: Satoshi ‌Igarashi (TOKYO LOGIC) Production: Domerica The anime adaptation comes from a manga series by Yugo Kobayashi, the creator of Aoashi. Since its serialization began in 2018, the series has released five volumes and surpassed 500,000 copies in circulation earlier this year. It also inspired a TV drama adaptation starring Fumiya Takahashi and Jun Shison, which aired from October to December 2023. View full article

Kyoto Animation's highly anticipated anime, CITY THE ANIMATION, has dropped a new 30-second teaser trailer ahead of its July 6 release. Directed by Taichi Ishidate, the anime is based on CITY, a manga by Keiichi Arawi, the creator of Nichijou: My Ordinary Life. The first trailer debuted at AnimeJapan 2025 in March, alongside announcements of additional cast members. Check out the latest teaser! The voice cast for the anime includes: Mikako Komatsu as Midori Nagumo Aki Toyosaki as Nikura Yui Ishikawa as Wako Izumi Yoshihisa Kawahara as Tsurubishi Makabe Miyu Irino as Tatewaku Makabe Ayaka Nanase as Matsuri Makabe Azusa Tadokoro as Eri Amakazari Yu Wakui as Riko Izumi Takehito Koyasu as Doctor / Father Mayumi Asano as Mother KENN as Tatsuta Satoshi Inomata as Ryota Coco Hayashi as Kamome Haruna Fukushima as Umi Yuki Tenma as Sora You can see the full anime staff for CITY THE ANIMATION below. Director: Taichi Ishidate Character Designer / Chief Animation Director: Tamami Tokuyama Color Designer: Kana Miyata Art Director: Shiori Yamazaki Photography Director: Hiroki Ueda CG Director: Tatsunori Kase Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka Animation Production: Kyoto Animation The anime has recently unveiled its second key visual. Keiichi Arawi’s manga City originally ran from 2016 to 2021 in Kodansha’s Morning magazine, concluding with 13 volumes. After a three-year break, it returned on December 24, 2024. Vertical Comics licensed the English version, describing the story: Created by the mind behind Nichijou, this surreal slapstick series follows Midori Nagumo, a broke college student living in an ordinary city filled with quirky inhabitants. As this impulsive girl navigates her days, she brings the city to life. Midori is struggling with debt, dodging her landlady’s demands for overdue rent while her best friend refuses to lend her money after learning her tricks. She contemplates bullying or petty theft as solutions, but neither is sustainable. Maybe finding a job would help—but working would cut into her fun city adventures. CITY THE ANIMATION marks KyoAni’s first new anime adaptation in six years. View full article

A trailer for LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins has been released, serving as a prequel to the upcoming LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE: The Immortal Bloodline. The project will premiere via streaming in Japan on June 20, just a week before The Immortal Bloodline’s theatrical release on June 27. Kenyu Horiuchi has been announced as the voice of Fake Lupin, joining the returning cast of veteran voice actors. The trailer is now available to watch. Studio Telecom Animation Film is handling the animation for the prequel, which is described as follows: Inspector Zenigata witnesses a bombing at an airport in the Robieto Federation and is shocked to see the suspect is none other than Lupin III. Though he loses sight of him, he later spots another "Lupin" at a train station. Zenigata apprehends him on a train, but Lupin escapes with the help of Daisuke Jigen. Meanwhile, Fujiko Mine infiltrates a circus and becomes the star performer for the nation’s supreme leader, Breilin, as a trapeze artist. As a major disarmament parade approaches, Karashikov of the National Security Commission brands Lupin a terrorist and a spy from the Arca Republic, launching an intense pursuit. Zenigata, however, begins to question the official narrative. In the capital, when Lupin is cornered by authorities, it’s Zenigata—convinced of his innocence—who intervenes. But just then, another explosion strikes Zenigata... The full staff list is identical to that of LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE and includes: Original Work: Monkey Punch Director: Takeshi Koike Screenplay: Yuya Takahashi Music: James Shimoji Creative Advisor: Katsuhito Ishii Animation Production: Telecom Animation Film Production & Copyright: TMS Entertainment The main voice cast includes: Kanichi Kurita as Lupin III Akio Otsuka as Daisuke Jigen Daisuke Namikawa as Goemon Ishikawa XIII Miyuki Sawashiro as Fujiko Mine Koichi Yamadera as Inspector Koichi Zenigata LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins – Teaser Visual The late Kazuhiko Kato, better known by his pen name Monkey Punch, is the original creator of Lupin III (also referred to as Lupin the Third, Lupin the 3rd, or Lupin the IIIrd). The story revolves around Lupin III, the grandson of the gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. The original Lupin III manga debuted in Weekly Manga Action on August 10, 1967. Since then, it has been adapted into numerous formats, including TV anime, movies, live-action films, and specials. View full article

NUKITASHI THE ANIMATION has been officially confirmed as a TV anime, with the first trailer released and a July 2025 premiere date announced. As previously revealed, Studio Passione is in charge of the animation. The main staff includes: Director: Nobuyoshi Nagayama Series Composition/Script: Kenta Ihara Script Supervision: Naoto Kurahone and Yuu Kamichika (both from Qruppo) Character Designer: Kumata Music: Hakushaku Ebikare, Sasa Ikeki, Umigame, Kashiko General Supervision: Hamedori-kun (Qruppo) The anime cast includes: Kohei Yanagi as Junnosuke Tachibana Minori Ozawa as Hinami Watarai Shizuka Ishigami as Nanase Katagiri Rie Okamoto as Misaki Hotori Ako Koaki as Asane Tachibana Yasuhiro Kusudo as Hamedori-kun Nana Inoue as Ikuko Onabuta (NEW) Masumi Tazawa as Toka Reizeiin (NEW) Nanami Aiba as Rei Tadasugawa (NEW) Don't forget to take a look at the key visual for the anime that was revealed earlier: NUKITASHI THE ANIMATION – Anime Key Visual NUKITASHI is a two-part visual novel series created by Qruppo and released in 2018 and 2019. Its full Japanese title translates to “What Should a Flat-Chested Girl (Like Me) Do on an Island That Feels Like an NSFW Game?” The English version is published by Shiravune. The first game featured the tagline “Is the Island Utopia or Dystopia?”, while its sequel, NUKITASHI 2, added the tagline “Is the Prospect Hope or Despair?” The first game received Best Scenario and Best New Brand at the 2018 Moe Game Awards, with the sequel winning the Grand Award in 2019. A manga adaptation began serialization in November 2021. View full article

Takopi’s Original Sin anime has released a short new trailer showcasing the opening theme song “Happy Lucky Chappy” by ano, along with a full music video. The anime is set to premiere on June 28, 2025, with weekly streaming available on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, ABEMA, and more, spanning a total of six episodes. The opening theme “Happy Lucky Chappy” by ano was also featured in the main trailer, alongside the ending theme “Glass no Sen” by Tele. You can hear the opening song again in the latest teaser. You can also listen to the full song below. The voice cast of Takopi’s Original Sin includes: Reina Ueda as Shizuka Kurumi Mamiya as Takopi Konomi Kohara as Marina Kirarazaka Anna Nagase as Naoki Azuma All four characters are featured on the main visual, which you can see below. The main staff working on Takopi’s Original Sin includes: Director: Shinya Iino Series Composition: Shinya Iino Character Design: Keita Nagahara Animation Studio: ENISHIYA Production: TBS Television BackgroundTaizan 5 is the creator of the manga Takopi’s Original Sin (Takopi no Genzai), which was serialized on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform from December 2021 to March 2022, resulting in two compiled volumes. VIZ Media licensed the series in English and provided the following description: A cute alien named Takopi lands on Earth with a mission—not to meet our leader, but to spread happiness across the universe! Takopi’s first encounter is with Shizuka, a gloomy fourth grader. Or is she? Determined to make Shizuka happy again, Takopi uses his advanced technology to turn back time, but his well-meaning efforts spiral into chaos and tragedy. What hidden truth has Takopi forgotten? And what must this kind-hearted pink alien octopus sacrifice to genuinely help Shizuka and her friends? The anime adaptation was officially announced on December 9, 2025. View full article

Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole anime has unveiled a new trailer, featuring details about its theme songs and two additional voice cast members. Announced in November 2024, the anime is being animated by studio Brain’s Base, with Crunchyroll confirming it will stream the series. The opening theme is “Kamidanomi” by syudou, while the ending theme is “Kenso feat. Aile ‌The ‌Shota” by Sheeno ‌Mirin. The trailer also includes a preview of the opening song. Yuichi Nakamura provides the voice for the main character Mogura, and the full voice cast includes: Ayumu Murase as Kyoshiro Nekozuku Shunsuke Takeuchi as Toshiro Nekozuku Atsumi Tanezaki as Kyoko Nekozuku Aki Toyosaki as Maggie (NEW) Mafia Kajita as Sukekiyo (NEW) The official website outlines the story: "I can’t die because I’ve been banned from the afterlife." Under peculiar circumstances, Mogura, a questionable self-proclaimed hermit, starts gathering the "light" of spirits in a lantern, hoping it will grant him passage to the afterlife. It rumored that those who cross paths with him begin to witness bizarre phenomena. Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole – New Anime Visual | Premieres July 7 Natsumi Eguchi, the creator of Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole (also known as The Banned Mole), both writes and illustrates the manga. The series began serialization in Kodansha’s Morning magazine back in April 2021, with nine volumes published as of April 23, 2025. The main anime staff features: Director: Hiroshi Ishiodori Series Composition: Shinzo Fujita Character Design: Yoko Tanabe Music Composition: Tomoki Hasegawa View full article

The anime movie "Fushigi no Alice: Dive in Wonderland" has unveiled its main trailer, featuring a theme song by SEKAI NO OWARI and introducing new voice cast members. Studio P.A. Works is handling the animation, with Toshiya Shinohara directing and Yuko Kakihara writing the script. The film is set to premiere in Japan on August 29, 2025. The new voice cast members includee: Subaru Kimura as Tweedle Dum Ayumu Murase as Tweedle Dee Yuki Ono as Dormouse Natsuki Hanae as ??? The theme song "Zukan" by SEKAI NO OWARI features a preview in the main trailer below. The previously revealed voice cast for the anime consists of: Maika Pugh as Alice Nanoka Hara (Suzume Iwato in Suzume) as Rise Shota Mamiya as Ko Urai Keiko Toda as Fumiko Azumino Mayu Matsuoka as Queen of Hearts Koji Yamamoto as Mad Hatter Tomohito Yashima as March Hare Ryuichi Kosugi (Black Mayonnaise) as Humpty Dumpty Kappei Yamaguchi as White Rabbit Toshiyuki Morikawa as Cheshire Cat Takahiro Yamamoto as Caterpillar Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, written by Lewis Carroll (the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), was first published on July 4, 1865, and is now celebrated as one of the greatest works of fantasy literature. Carroll, a mathematician and logician, created the story for Alice Liddell, the young daughter of a family friend, during a boat trip in 1862. It eventually developed into the full-length novel that became a cultural classic. The tale follows a young girl named Alice, who tumbles down a rabbit hole—yes, that’s where the phrase comes from—into the whimsical world of Wonderland. Over the years, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has been adapted into various forms of media, including Disney’s iconic 1951 animated film, Tim Burton’s 2010 live-action reimagining, as well as ballets, operas, video games, and theater productions. View full article

The anime Bad Girl (stylized as BADGIRL) unveiled its main trailer, showcasing the theme song, a new cast member, and a July 5 premiere date. Announced in June 2024, the first key visual debuted in January. Studio Bridge is in charge of the animation. The theme song, titled “Super Big Love!,” is performed by the unit Tenrogun, which consists of the anime’s main voice cast members: Azusa Tachibana as Yu Yutani Niina Hanamiya as Atori Mizutori Misato Matsuoka as Suzu Suzukaze Miharu Hanai as Rura Ruriha Check out the main trailer for the anime here: Yui Horie has also joined the voice cast as Maria Komari. The staff for the Bad Girl anime includes: Director: Joji Furuta Series Composition: Shoji Yonemura Character Design: Yuki Morimoto Prop Design: Yuji Shibata Art Director: 加藤 レイ Art Setting: Ken Kawai Color Design: Hitomi Sano Cinematography Director: Atsushi Iwasaki Editing: Kumiko Sakamoto Sound Director: Takeshi Takadera Music: Arisa Okehazama Music Production: King Records Animation Producer: Hiroshi Iijima Animation Studio: Bridge The story revolves around Yu Yutani, a first-year high school student with a kind heart hidden behind an intimidating appearance. Determined to catch the attention of Atori Mizutori, the school idol, Yu decides to become a "bad girl," leading to hilarious antics that form the core of this comedy series. Bad Girl (Baddo Garu) is a Japanese four-panel comedy manga by Nikumaru. It has been serialized in Houbunsha’s seinen magazine Manga Time Kirara Carat since March 2021, with four volumes available as of July 2024. View full article

A new teaser trailer has been unveiled for AS ONE, the prequel anime film to Square Enix’s sci-fi arcade game Starwing Paradox. It was also revealed that Ruki Shiroiwa, a member of the boy group JO1, will voice the main character, Yo. The film is officially set to premiere in Japan on August 22, 2025. Announced in March, AS ONE serves as a prequel set 20 years before the game’s events. The movie boasts an impressive staff lineup, including Kobun Shizuno, famed for directing numerous Detective Conan films, and Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, the legendary artist behind Neon Genesis Evangelion and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, who returns to redesign the characters for this project. Director Shizuno once shared about the character: "The essence of the story is in the melody played by the protagonist, Yo. As his song echoes through time and reaches Meguriboshi, long-hidden secrets from the original game will be revealed—secrets about Realide, the origins of Aerial, and the profound connection between Meguriboshi and Earth." View full article

The rom-com anime Don’t Touch, Kotesashi (Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun) has unveiled its first visual, announced the main voice cast, and confirmed an October 2025 release date. Initially revealed in March this year, the anime is being produced under WWWave Corporation’s Deregula label. Studio Quad is in charge of the animation, directed by Hisashi Saito. The main voice cast includes: Rikuya Yasuda as Koyo Kotesashi Hina Suguta as Aroma Kusunoki Yu Serizawa as Aoba Kitahara Saya Aizawa as Izumi Sumiyoshi Manatsu Murakami as Chiyo Sayamagaoka Ruriko Aoki as Miyuki Hongo Don’t Touch, Kotesashi – Anime Teaser Visual | October 2025 Release Date Written and illustrated by Takuya Shinjo, the manga began serialization in 2021 and is available on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket platform. As of March 2025, it has eleven volumes. The story follows Koyo Kotesashi, a protagonist with ‘exceptional’ massage skills. Aspiring to become a sports doctor, he joins Seiwa University High School, a prestigious sports academy, on a special medical scholarship. To cope with his family’s financial struggles, Kotesashi takes a live-in job at the school dormitory to cover his expenses. However, the dorm is inhabited by a group of unique and quirky female athletes. His role? Managing the dorm and ensuring their physical and mental well-being. A tale of high school athletes and massage therapy! Thus begins a bold and exciting dormitory life! View full article

Director Shingo Natsume’s first original feature-length anime movie, tentatively titled "Ghost," has been officially announced in collaboration with MADHOUSE. Set for a 2027 release, the film will feature animation by MADHOUSE, original character designs by Natsume Ono, and character design by Norifumi Kugai. This project marks a significant milestone in Natsume’s career, following his celebrated work on series like One-Punch Man, ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept., and The Tatami Time Machine Blues. His original TV anime Sonny Boy, known for its distinctive style, gained recognition and was nominated in the TV category at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. "Ghost" will delve into the theme of a “ghost” within everyone’s heart—a hidden but real emotion that’s hard to articulate. The story follows Nike, a solitary and courageous girl who stands against the absurdities of the world to protect the night sky. It aims to poetically capture her emotional journey as she begins to connect with others. Shingo Natsume teams up with MADHOUSE for the original anime movie "ghost," and a teaser visual has been revealed. Natsume shared, "With animation, a form of fiction, I want to create something that captures the essence of our time and strives for realism." The teaser visual features Nike holding a glass sword and will be showcased at MIFA (Marché international du film d’animation), the industry event accompanying the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025 in France. Starting June 10, posters and a pitch session for "ghost" will also be presented at the event. Main Staff for the Shingo Natsume x MADHOUSE Original Anime Movie ghost Director: Shingo Natsume Original Character Design: Natsume Ono Character Design: Norifumi Kugai Animation Production: Madhouse Additional information about the project is anticipated to be shared in the next few months. View full article

To mark Japan's unofficial "Rock Day" on June 9, a unique collaboration has been announced between the anime Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty and the guitar brand PRS (Paul Reed Smith) Guitars. The partnership highlights a guitar inspired by a PRS design, used by the anime’s main character, Lilisa Suzunomiya. More details about the collaboration will be shared soon. The anime is currently streaming on HIDIVE. The original soundtrack for the anime will be available on July 2 through major streaming and download platforms. It includes 52 background music tracks and five bonus instrumental covers performed by members of BAND-MAID and musician Hitoshiya Ishidoya, also known as Miguel. Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty x PRS Guitars Collaboration Visual A digital campaign featuring music-themed manga, including Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty and Bocchi the Rock!, is now live on various e-book platforms. From June 9 to 22, selected titles are available for free or at discounted prices. Hiroshi Fukuda’s Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty has been serialized in Young Animal (Hakusensha) since October 2022, with seven volumes released as of March 28, 2025. The story follows Lilisa Suzunomiya, who becomes the daughter of a real estate tycoon through her mother’s remarriage. Forced to abandon her guitar and emotions to live as a ‘proper lady,’ Lilisa meets Otoha Kurogane, a virtuoso drummer at the same prestigious girls’ school. Together, they reignite Lilisa’s love for rock music and dive into band activities. A Blu-ray box set of the series is set for release on October 29, featuring newly illustrated cover art and retailer-exclusive bonus items. Other recent anime about girls in rock bands include Bocchi the Rock!, BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!!, and Girls Band Cry. View full article

The Gachiakuta anime has revealed its main trailer, along with a new key visual, cast details, theme songs, and a premiere date set for July 6. Crunchyroll has kicked off the Gachiakuta World Takeover, a global promotional campaign ahead of the anime’s exclusive worldwide streaming launch on July 6. In collaboration with Bones, Kodansha, and Avex, this initiative aims to introduce anime fans to what is being touted as the next big shonen series. The announcement includes the release of the main trailer, offering an exciting preview of the action-packed series. Crunchyroll also unveiled a striking new key visual, a global premiere schedule, and interactive fan experiences designed to immerse viewers in the graffiti-inspired world of Gachiakuta. “There’s a raw, emotional current in Gachiakuta that will resonate with fans the moment they see it,” said Gita Rebbapragada, Chief Operating Officer at Crunchyroll. “These promotional efforts are designed to match the excitement and intensity of this remarkable story, drawing them into an unforgettable narrative journey.” Global Premiere Screenings Announced; Anime Expo 2025 AppearanceBefore its streaming debut, Gachiakuta is set to premiere in 15 countries and regions with exclusive advance screenings at major anime events and theaters. Key highlights include: United States: Anime Expo (Los Angeles) – July 4 at 10:00 AM PDT Featuring a two-episode screening, a panel with creators Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, and producer Naoki Amano, alongside an immersive Gachiakuta-themed installation on the show floor. France: Japan Expo (Paris) – July 4 at 11:45 AM CEST Brazil: Anime Friends (São Paulo) – Date TBA Germany: Astor Film Lounge (Berlin) – July 5 at 6:00 PM CEST India: PVR Icon (Mumbai) – July 4, time TBA Mexico: Antara Shopping Mall (Mexico City) – July 4, time TBA Italy: The Space Moderno, Piazza della Repubblica (Rome) – July 4 at 6:30 PM CEST More premiere details for other regions will be shared soon. Check out the new key visual below: Gachiakuta – New Anime Key Visual Special Content and Interactive Fan ExperiencesTo enhance the campaign, Crunchyroll introduced two impressive features: “Behind Gachiakuta” Video Interview: A behind-the-scenes glimpse at creators Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, showcasing their creative process and the influence of graffiti culture on the series' distinctive style. Gachiakuta Graffiti Maker Website: AA digital platform where fans can create personalized graffiti tags inspired by the aesthetic of the anime. “Here Comes Gachiakuta” Concept Video: You can view the message in various languages below: Music: OP/ED Theme Songs Artists AnnouncedThe opening and ending theme songs are officially confirmed. Opening Theme – “HUGs” by Paledusk: The rising global band delivers their hardcore sound to the anime, perfectly complementing its intense emotions and action-packed energy. Ending Theme – “TOMOSHIBI” by DUSTCELL: Famous for their haunting and moody sound, the duo’s track captures the journey of the protagonist, Rudo. New Character and Voice Cast AdditionsIn addition to the main Gachiakuta trailer and other announcements, two new characters were introduced: Regto Voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa, he is a guardian figure who took care of Rudo after the tragic loss of his parents. He is recognized for giving Rudo a distinctive pair of gloves as a meaningful gift. Jabber (Voiced by Yuki Shin): A raider and ground bandit specializing in combat with neurotoxin-infused rings. The main staff for the Gachiakuta anime includes:Director: Fumihiko Suganuma Series Composition: Hiroshi Seko Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Satoshi Ishino Music: Taku Iwasaki (NEW) Animation Production: BONES FILM What Is Gachiakuta About?Falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit, Rudo is banished to live among the "rest of the trash." Fueled by vengeance, he sets out on a mission to make those who wronged him pay. According to the official synopsis by Crunchyroll: Where Will Gachiakuta Anime Be StreamingThe Gachiakuta anime is set to stream exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide starting July 6, 2025, though certain regions will be excluded from access. The following regions and countries will not be supported: elarus Russia Asia (but India will be included) Background InformationKei Urana is the creator of the Gachiakuta manga, both writing and illustrating it. The series is serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine and, as of March 2025, consists of 14 volumes. Kodansha USA has been publishing the English version since January 2024. View full article