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The new series’ first main trailer has been released along with additional cast info. Adapted from Kazuya Minekura’s manga series, Saiyuki is a retelling of classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. The series follows monk Genjyo Sanzo, monkey king Son Goku, half-demon Sha Gojyo, and former human Cho Hakkai, who embark on a quest

The TV anime adaptation of romantic comedy manga My Senpai Is Annoying will debut on October 10! A new trailer has been revealed along with the premiere date. In addition to adorable scenes between the anime’s titular senpai and kohai, it features the opening and ending theme songs: “Annoying! San-san Week!” by voice actors Tomori

Source: Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Film official website Spin-off anime Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya is getting a sequel! The news was announced on August 29 at an event celebrating the premiere of the franchise’s latest movie, Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Licht – The Nameless Girl. Further details on the new installment’s length, story and release

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The TV anime adaptation of isekai manga The Faraway Paladin will debut on October 9! A second trailer and additional cast info were revealed along with the release date. [embedded content] The trailer features the opening theme song, “The Sacred Torch” by op singer and former Kalafina member H-el-ical//. Aoi Yuki ( The Saga of

An intense new trailer has been released for the first part of upcoming film Free!-the Final Stroke-! [embedded content] Free!-the Final Stroke- is billed as the finale to the Free franchise, which follows the lives and rivalries of high school swimmers. Produced by Kyoto Animation, the first season of the TV anime aired in 2013

Iconic Vocaloid diva Hatsune Miku is heading to the club with online music event HATSUNE MIKU Digital Stars 2021! The latest installment in the Digital Stars club event series, which showcases musical collaborations born of all kinds of creators and influences, Digital Stars 2021 will feature twelve artists: Balynsus, Osanzi, Ocelot, Camellia, Hommarju, Fellsius, Reno,

Isekai anime Restaurant to Another World has released a tasty looking Season 2 trailer along with a new visual of the elf Fardania! [embedded content] The new season’s opening theme song is “Onnaji Kimochi.” by Kiyono Yasuno, while the ending theme song is “Samenai Maho” by Nao Toyama. Adapted from Junpei Inuzuka’s light novel series,

The TV anime adaptation of She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wiseman will air next January! A new trailer has also been released. [embedded content] Inspired by Hirotsugu Ryusen’s light novel series, She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wiseman follows online gamer Kagami, who finds himself transported to the world of a game. Much to

Source: Cowboy Bebop official Twitter Netflix’s upcoming live action adaptation of classic anime Cowboy Bebop has released its first images of Spike, Jet and Faye! One set of visuals focusses on John Cho as bounty hunter Spike Spiegel. Source: Cowboy Bebop official Twitter Source: Cowboy Bebop official Twitter Source: Cowboy Bebop official Twitter Source: Cowboy

Popular anime Attack on Titan will return in January 2022 with Part 2 of its final season! Part 2 will begin with episode 76, titled “Danzai” (“judgement”). Episode 75 aired on March 28, 2021. Based on Hajime Isayama’s hit manga of the same name, Attack on Titan is set in a world in which the

Welcome to another week of our figure roundup! If you’ve already been with us for a while, you’ll know that sometimes we kiiiind of stray from the topic of figures a little… or a lot. But then again, we always find our way back somehow! This time, there’ll be none of that – if you

Historical anime Kingdom has released a new main visual and trailer teasing the upcoming second half of Season 3! [embedded content] Adapted from Yasuhisa Hara’s manga of the same name, Kingdom is set in China’s Warring States period. The story follows orphan Li Xin, who dreams of becoming “the greatest general in the world.” The

Comedy anime Komi Can’t Communicate is set to premiere on October 7! A new trailer and visual were revealed along with the premiere date. [embedded content] Two new cast members were also announced: Rina Hidaka as Ren Yamai, Rumi Okubo as Omoharu Nakanaka, and Yukiyo Fujii as Himiko Agari. The anime’s ending theme song will

Official merchandise for popular smartphone game Another Eden has now landed at Tokyo Otaku Mode! Available to fans worldwide (excluding Japan and China), the lineup features both vibrant visuals and adorable chibi illustrations, including newer characters like Melissa and Nekoko. Create your own party on your keys, desk, or even clothes by choosing from sets

The new key visual features Rudeus and other central characters, including Eris and Roxy. Based on the web novel by Rifujin na Magonote, the series follows an unknown 34-year-old NEET who is killed in a traffic accident and then reincarnated as a baby in a world of sword fights and sorcery. With his memories as

Currently airing superhero anime My Hero Academia will enter its My Villain Academia arc from August 21! Illustrated by character designer Yoshihiko Umakoshi, the new key visual features a “My Villain Academia” logo with League members Tomura Shigaraki, Dabi, Himiko Toga, Twice, Spinner, and Mr. Compress. Adapted from Kohei Horikoshi’s manga of the same name,

Slam Dunk’s upcoming anime film has released a teaser trailer confirming its autumn 2022 release plus the creative team! [embedded content] The original manga’s author, Takehiko Inoue, will both direct the film and write the screenplay. Adapted from Takehiko’s classic manga, Slam Dunk follows high school delinquent Sakuragi who comes to love basketball after joining

Popular superhero manga My Hero Academia’s Hollywood live action film will be directed by Shinsuke Sato! Sato has directed his fair share of live action adaptations, including Bleach, Inuyashiki, and Gantz. However, My Hero Academia will be his first English-language film. The film will be produced by Legendary Entertainment, but details on its cast and

Well hello there! How are you faring this week? We can’t believe that the Olympics are already over – in fact, a certain Editorial member somehow completely missed the fact that it ended last week, hence the very late mention now! The Paralympics are still to come, but hey, waiting is something any figure fan

Upcoming comedy/horror anime Mieruko-chan has released new teaser visuals along with info on its ending theme song! Like previously released visuals, the new set features visuals with and without a ghost. Sora Amamiya, who plays protagonist Miko Yotsuya, is performing the ending theme song, a character song titled “Mita na? Mita yone?? Miteru yone???” Originally

A new trailer and key visual were released along with the announcement. [embedded content] Adapted from Kozue Amano’s fantasy manga, the franchise is set in the 24th century on a terraformed Mars, which is now known as Aqua. The story follows Akari, a young woman from Manhome (formerly Earth) who comes to Aqua to train

Source: Shonen Jump official Twitter A new one-shot manga for hit shonen manga Bleach has debuted in English at MANGA Plus and VIZ! Spanning 73 pages, the new manga was released as part of Bleach’s 20th anniversary celebrations. The story sees the return of Ichigo, who is invited to Soul Society for a certain ceremony,

Source: Eureka Seven official website Mecha anime film Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution is now set to open in Japan on November 26! First slated for release in 2019, the film was postponed to summer 2021 before suffering another delay. An intense key visual and trailer have been revealed along with the new release date. [embedded

The newly released visual features central characters Hana Uzaki and Shinichi Sakurai playing games together. Based on Take’s manga of the same name, Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! follows Hana, an extroverted college student who constantly tries to change the introverted lifestyle of her upperclassman, Shinichi. The anime’s first season aired from July to September

Source: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure official Twitter Upcoming anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 6: Stone Ocean has revealed a new trailer and visual in addition to info on its debut and cast! [embedded content] The anime is set to premiere worldwide from December 2021, exclusively via Netflix. The following main cast members have been confirmed: Tamura

The third season will adapt the second half of the original light novel series’ Part 2: Apprentice Shrine Maiden arc. Inspired by the light novel series written by Miya Kazuki with illustrations by Yu Shiina, Ascendance of a Bookworm follows bookworm and aspiring librarian Urano Mototsu, who is ironically crushed to death by a pile

It was also confirmed that Little Glee Monster is performing the ending theme song for Season 2 and Saki Fujita (the voice behind Vocaloid diva Hatsune Miku) is joining the cast as a new character named Rion. Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon is an original TV anime sequel to Rumiko Takahashi’s classic manga Inuyasha. The story follows

Welcome to another week at the TOM Shop! As usual, it’s absolutely sweltering here in Tokyo. We’d be goners without iced drinks, ice creams, and pretty much anything that staves off the heat just for another moment. But then again, there are also times when your body suddenly starts craving some good old hot comfort

The TV anime adaptation of popular mobile game Girls’ Frontline is set to stream worldwide in 2022! The anime’s first key visual and an English-subbed teaser trailer were released with the announcement. In addition to newly revealed scenes and narration by Haruka Tomatsu as M4A1, the trailer showcases the anime’s opening theme song, “Bad Candy”