Anime

World-renowned composer and synthesizer pioneer Isao Tomita’s “Symphony Ihatov” will be released in vinyl format with new artwork of Vocaloid icon Hatsune Miku, who was featured as a soloist! The vinyl release’s artwork was specially created by popular illustrator Rella. In addition to the cover art, five additional visuals inspired by Miku’s symphony movements and

Announced at an event on February 28, the Reminiscence arc adaptation is part of the 10th anniversary celebrations for The Irregular at Magic High School, which first became a light novel in July 2011. The new arc will follow the Visitor arc broadcast in October 2020. Originally a web novel by Tsutomu Sato, The Irregular

Anison singer and musician Masayoshi Oishi has premiered his newest project: a song titled “Kamiari Algorithm (feat.Riria.)!” [embedded content] Created and produced by Oishi, the music video depicts two characters connecting amongst a mix of modern and traditional Japanese elements. TriF Studio animated the video, while Okamoto served as the video’s director and designed the

Warner Bros. Japan has released a video of the first 90 seconds of anime movie Gintama: The Final! [embedded content] The movie hit Japanese theaters on January 8 and is still being screened. Despite the phrase “The Final” in its title, the plot was put together so that it can still be enjoyed by first

The series is being developed by Crypton Future Media (the company behind the original Vocaloid software) in collaboration with Indian media company Graphic India and American licensing company Carlin West Agency. In addition to the series, an original series of webtoons and comics are also in the works, creating a “Mikuverse” that features live-action elements

During a Pokémon Presents presentation on February 26, the Pokémon Company announced that the new game would be available for Nintendo Switch in early 2022. As a “Sinnoh pre-make,” it is set in an era long before the concepts of Trainers and Pokémon Leagues took root. Players will be able to explore the wild region,

Hit anime movie Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train will be screened in the United States for the first time from February 26! According to TBS News, the movie is slated for a seven-day theatrical run in Miami, Florida, which will qualify it for the next Academy Awards. While Oscars eligibility normally

[embedded content] Adapted from the series of light novels by Fuse with illustrations by MitzVah and the manga illustrated by Taiki Kawakami, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime follows salaryman-turned-slime Rimuru as he pursues his ideal of creating a world in which humans and demons can live together. Produced by 8-bit, The Slime

Comedy anime How Not to Summon a Demon Lord has released its main Season 2 visual! The image features Diablo along with Shera, Rem, Lumachina, Rose, and Horn against a stained glass window. It’s also been confirmed that voice actress Yu Serizawa, who plays Shera, will be performing the series’ opening and ending themes in

Popular reboot anime Fruits Basket has released a seven-minute Season 2 recap including clips from Season 3! [embedded content] Members of the cast and crew, including Manaka Iwami (Tohru Honda, Nobunaga Shimazaki (Yuki Sohma), and Yuma Uchida (Kyo Sohma) will be present at a special preview screening of the first episode on March 13. Inspired

Belle, renowned director Mamoru Hosoda’s latest anime movie, has released a teaser trailer and poster ahead of its release this summer! [embedded content] Acclaimed for inventive films like Summer Wars and Mirai, Hosoda is also the co-founder of animation studio Studio Chizu, which is producing Belle. The movie follows 17-year-old Suzu, who lives with her

The second anime movie adaptation in Fate series spin-off Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya, Licht – Namae no Nai Shojo (meaning “Licht – Nameless Girl”) will mark eight years since the debut of the first TV anime series. The franchise follows Illyasviel von Einzbern in an alternate universe, where she becomes a a magical girl. Fate/kaleid

Popular anime My Hero Academia has released a new key visual for Season 5! Illustrated by character designer Yoshihiko Umakoshi, the new visual gives fans a taste of Class A and Class B’s upcoming battle, featuring a total of 19 characters. Inspired by Kohei Horikoshi’s popular manga, the franchise follows protagonist Izuku Midoriya, who was

Hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will be back this year with Season 2! Titled Yukaku-hen, meaning “Entertainment District Arc,” the new season will pick up after the events of the Infinity Train arc. Tanjiro and his friends must embark on a new mission to the entertainment district of Yoshiwara with Tengen, the Sound

Anime movie Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet is now slated to open worldwide on April 16! For the first time in series history, the movie will open simultaneously in 22 territories including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Germany, and France. Distributor Toho has released part of the opening sequence, featuring lines in five different languages:

Anison singer and musician Masayoshi Oishi has announced that he is serving as both original story writer and producer for a new anime currently in the works! He shared the news along with a teaser visual through his official Twitter account, asking his fans to patiently wait for more details. In addition to singing as

Anime movie Sailor Moon Eternal has released a special clip showcasing the transformations of Super Sailor Moon and the Outer Sailor Guardians, which includes Super Sailor Saturn’s first ever anime transformation sequence! [embedded content] Beginning with the transformation sequences of Super Sailor Uranus (Haruka Tenoh), Super Sailor Neptune (Michiru Kaioh), Super Sailor Pluto (Setsuna Meinoh),

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba video game Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hinokami Kepputan will be arriving on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S later this year! A dynamic visual penned by ufotable has also been released. With protagonist Tanjiro Kamado in the centre, it also features four other central characters. The

Fate/Grand Order OVA Fate/Grand Carnival has released a lively new key visual featuring Artoria, Nero Claudius and other popular characters! The parody show debuted on December 31, 2020 as part of a special New Year’s Eve program in 2020. Featuring beloved characters like Mash Kyrielight and Artoria, it brings the world of Fate/Grand Order to

Anime movie Gintama: The Final, which is currently screening in cinemas across Japan, has released a short video featuring Gin, Takasugi, and Katsura! The clip is an actual scene from the movie, where the trio think back on the past as they run to stop antagonist Utsuro. [embedded content] It’s also been revealed from February

Pretty Boy Detective Club, the latest anime project from the Monogatari Series’ Nisio Isin, has released its first trailer along with additional cast information! The following cast members were announced: Murase Ayamu as Sotoin Manabu, Ban Taito as Sakiguchi Nagahiro, Masuda Toshiki as Fukuroi Michiru, Yano Shogo as Ashikaga Hyota, and Sato Gen as Yubiwa

Fantasy anime Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon has been confirmed for a fourth season set to air in 2022! Adapted from the light novel series written by Omori Fujino and illustrated by Yasuda Suzuhito, Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon (also known as DanMachi) follows the

Fruits Basket the Final, the last season of the Fruits Basket TV anime reboot, is set to air this April! An emotional new teaser visual starring Tohru and Akito has also been revealed. Fruits Basket began as a hugely popular manga by Takaya Natsuki, which ran in Hana to Yume from 1998 to 2006. Its

Note: The first section of this article does not include spoilers for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train. A warning will be displayed before any spoilers are mentioned, so rest assured that you can read this article even if you haven’t watched it yet! Fantasy anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has

Dark fantasy anime Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku is set to receive a TV anime adaptation! The announcement came just as the manga reached its final chapter in Shonen Jump+ on Jan. 25. Set at the end of the Edo era, the series follows superhuman ninja Gabimaru. After a friend’s betrayal leads him to be arrested, he

The movie has released a new teaser poster, as well as a trailer narrated by Eureka (voiced by Nazuka Kaori). Originally a 2005 TV anime series by Bones, the Eureka Seven franchise follows Renton, a youth who joins renegade group Gekkostate after meeting a mysterious mecha pilot named Eureka. (C) 2021 BONES/Project EUREKA MOVIE

While specific details are yet to be announced, the movie is set to feature a completely original plot. Set after the events of the TV anime, it will reveal more of Meliodas and Elizabeth’s story, with evil forces once again throwing the world into chaos through a dangerous conspiracy. Originally a manga by Suzuki Nakaba,

Upcoming anime Edens Zero has released a teaser PV revealing the voices of its three main characters! [embedded content] As showcased in the teaser, Terashima Takuma voices Shiki, Komatsu Mikako voices Rebecca, and Kugimiya Rie voices her cat companion Happy. Created by Fairy Tail’s Mashima Hiro, the science fiction manga has been running in Weekly

Anime movie Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time, which was scheduled to open on Jan. 23, has announced it will once again be delaying its premiere date because of the recent state of emergency declared in Japan. The new release date is still unknown. In an official statement, the producers extend their sincerest apologies to

Popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen has released a video previewing its second cour! The video gives fans a peek at the upcoming Kyoto Sister School Goodwill Event arc, in which Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High will face Kyoto Prefectural Jujutsu High in a battle of magic. It also features the upcoming opening theme song, “VIVID VICE,” performed