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A key visual was released along with the announcement. The exact premiere date is yet to be confirmed. The story follows kindhearted middle schooler Iroha Tamaki, who fights witches with her trusty crossbow but is unable to remember why she made her fateful deal with Kyubey. After hearing of a town named Kamihama where magical

Hi, welcome to another figure roundup! First off, here’s an update for all the Tokyo weather otaku out there (there has to be someone, right?!) – mostly sunny skies have held up, but it looks like we’re due for lots of rain next week. Well, at least we get the chance to reenact dramatic anime

In 2019, the description sounded like some kind of wonderful fever dream. Hidetaka Miyazaki, creator of FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed Souls Series, and George R. R. Martin, creator of the critically acclaimed Game of Thrones novel series, collaborating to produce a brand new open world Souls-like action RPG called Elden Ring. Fans lost their collective minds

Netflix has announced three original anime projects currently in production! They were revealed on June 11 as part of Netflix’s inaugural Geeked Week, a virtual event dedicated to comic books, anime, games, and other pop culture genres. One of the new projects is Bright: Samurai Soul, a film inspired by Will Smith’s 2017 action movie

Renowned composer Yoko Kanno is returning to the world of Cowboy Bebop for the upcoming Netflix live action adaptation! The news was announced via the Netflix Geeked Twitter account with a video post of the series’ three stars, John Cho (Spike), Mustafa Shakir (Jet), and Daniella Pineda (Faye), jamming to the iconic Cowboy Bebop theme

The film will be screened in Japanese theaters from July 22 for two weeks only. Directed and scripted by Tomoki Misato, the original anime’s co-creator, it will bring together all 12 episodes. Pui Pui Molcar is a popular stop motion anime that follows the daily lives of guinea pigs who are also cars in two-minute

In addition to releasing a second trailer, the show has also confirmed that VTuber Kagura Nana will perform the show’s ending theme, “Kodo.” Adapted from the light novel series written by Nigoju and illustrated by Umibozu, The Detective Is Already Dead follows high school boy Kimihiko Kimizuka, who spent three years travelling the globe as

Mystery anime Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU is set to premiere on July 1! The anime’s first two episodes will be aired as a special double episode broadcast, with regular broadcasts resuming the week after. Originally a visual novel by Ryukishi07/07th Expansion, Higurashi: When They Cry follows a series of mysterious events in the

Comedy anime Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid has announced its Season 2 airdate as July 8, in addition to unveiling a new trailer and visual! [embedded content] Adapted from Coolkyousinnjya’s manga series, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid follows office worker Miss Kobayashi, who she finds herself saddled with a dragon maid after pulling a sword out of

Water polo-themed anime Re-Main has announced additional cast members in addition to revealing info on the opening and ending theme songs! The new cast members are: Hikaru Midorikawa as Shogakukan High School water polo club coach Akimitsu Bizen, Natsuki Hanae as Rikka Academy water polo club member Takeshi Toyama, Mahiro Takasugi as Rikka Academy water

The anime’s character designer, Kaho Deguchi, has released a new illustration in celebration of the new season. While the airdate and plot details are yet to be revealed, the official website tells fans to look forward to more of Ryoma’s laidback life. Adapted from the light novel series written by Roy with illustrations by Ririnra,

Fantasy anime How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom has released a main trailer that reveals its July 4 premiere, in addition to showcasing the voices of its characters and the opening theme, “Hello Horizon” by Inori Minase! [embedded content] Numerous cast members are featured, including Yusuke Kobayashi as Kazuya Soma (the titular hero), Inori

Hello there, June! Well, that was a quick five months. Let’s not dwell on that, though…! A while ago we mentioned tsuyu (梅雨), or the rainy season, creeping up on us with its shikke (湿気), meaning humidity. But you know what? There are some great things about summer over here, too! For one thing, it’s

Upcoming fantasy anime The Honor Student at Magic High School has announced that it will premiere on July 3 and confirmed information for its opening and ending themes! Opening theme song “101” will be performed by Sangatsu no Phantasia, and ending theme song “Double Standard” by Philosophy no Dance. Based on Yu Mori’s manga of

Originally scheduled to open last summer, the film was delayed in May for the third time due to the state of emergency declared in Tokyo and other areas of Japan. Inspired by Yoshiyuki Tomino’s novel series, the film trilogy follows a young man named Hathaway Noa, who leads a terrorist organization aiming to stop the

The dynamic visual features protagonists Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, and Shoto Todoroki with three pro heroes behind them. My Hero Academia is set in a world in which the majority of people have superpowers known as “Quirks.” The story follows a Quirkless boy nicknamed Deku, who is determined to become a superhero. The franchise’s third

Yukina, Lisa, Sayo, Ako, and Rinko – the five young members of all-girl band Roselia – take the spotlight in the brand new theatrical film BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia I: Promise! This is the first installment of a two-part story that follows Roselia’s formation and journey through several live performances and practices, as the

Classic mecha anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED is receiving a sequel film in addition to a new game and a manga series! These new works are part of GUNDAM SEED PROJECT ignited, a project celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original anime series. While details on the sequel film are scarce, it is currently in

In addition to a new key visual and teaser video, it was revealed that Kosuke Toriumi will join the cast as Rufus Brode, the servant of the aristocratic Burke family. The video also gives fans a taste of the upcoming opening theme, “Andante ni Koi wo Shite!” by angela. Based on Satoru Yamaguchi’s light novel

Well, it looks like we’re almost through with May! Time flies… or does it, really? Either way, with fewer events and conventions going on, it can be hard to keep track at all. But that’s one good thing about figures and merchandise in general, especially preorders – they’re another source of motivation to keep your

Missing anime/figure events? There’s no need to hop on a plane – simply read on to enjoy Japan’s latest figures through Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s WonHobby 33 exhibition! Figure enthusiasts around the world are especially welcome to attend through an online exhibition that will run until 11:59 pm on June 6 (JST). You

Boys’ love manga Given is set to receive a new original animation DVD titled Given: Uragawa no Sonzai in addition to a live action drama adaptation! The new anime will focus on the relationship between Mafuyu and Ritsuka during the events of the Given anime film released in 2020. The DVD will be bundled with

Isekai anime Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist has released a teaser trailer and confirmed that it will premiere on July 7! [embedded content] Inspired by Kennoji’s novel series with illustrations by Matsuuni, Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist follows a corporate drone named Reiji

The new series marks 50 years since the manga was first adapted into an anime. A teaser video has been released in addition to a poster illustrated by character designer Hirotaka Marufuji, both hinting at a dark side to the famously cheerful hero. Eiji Suganama will direct with TMS Entertainment set to produce the series.

The TV anime adaptation of The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat has released a new teaser trailer confirming that the show will be delaying its original July premiere to October. [embedded content] Alongside the trailer, a series of character visuals featuring Lugh (voiced by Kenji Akabane), Dia (Reina Ueda),

Upcoming mystery anime Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU has released a new visual along with its first trailer, which features the opening theme “Analogy” by Ayane! [embedded content] Originally a visual novel by 07th Expansion, Higurashi: When They Cry follows a series of mysterious events in the small village of Hinamizawa during the summer

Originally scheduled to air in July, the TV anime adaptation of Banished from the Heroes’ Party has announced that it will be delaying its premiere until October. Offering their apologies to fans who had been looking forward to the show, the producers cite “various circumstances” as the reason behind the delay. Additional casting has also

Well, hello there! How’s the weather been for you? Okay, so that was pretty much an excuse to talk about the recent humidity we’ve got here in Tokyo, with the rainy season steadily creeping up on us. If you’re not familiar with Japan’s tsuyu (梅雨), it’s basically a period of a month and a bit

Currently airing fantasy anime The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgement has released a new key visual along with creditless videos for the opening and ending theme songs! The opening theme song is titled “Eien no Aria” and is performed by Sora Amamiya. [embedded content] The ending theme song is titled “Namely” and is performed by

Isekai anime series Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation will be returning for its second cour in October! Based on the web novel by Rifujin na Magonote, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation follows a 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