Anime

It’s the beginning of January, meaning… new beginnings? Chilly weather? Well yes, but we can’t forget that there’s a whole new season of anime premiering right now! As always, the folks at Tudukimi have put together trailers from this season’s TV anime (plus some other works), so let’s get started! Ayakashi Triangle [embedded content] Giant

2022 is finally (or already?) over, making this the perfect time to look back on the awesome anime we’ve watched throughout the year. Now, not every title is a winner for everyone, but you have to admit that there are always some that produce absolute bangers for theme songs. Anime news site Anime!Anime! put out

Another year, another huge lineup of anime to watch! As always, it can be overwhelming to know what to look out for or where to start. That’s why we’ve got this handy list of anime, trailers, and plots for you to go through at your own pace! Source: Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro Twitter

Well, we’ve made it. The End of 2022. Whew! We’ve seen a lot of huge things happen in the world of otaku – take the Bleach anime coming back after a literal decade, Hunter x Hunter finally finishing its hiatus… only to announce another, and a billion other things. And then there are the figures,

2022 has been a huge year for figures, and we’ve absolutely loved it! While we appreciate anime merch of all kinds, you know that figures are our bread and butter. That’s why we want to celebrate 10 of the TOM Shop’s best-selling figures before we ring in the new year! And guess what? Each of

Hit horror manga Chainsaw Man will be taking to the stage next year! The announcement was made on December 29, just one day after the final episode of the anime adaptation was released. While the cast is still a mystery, we know that the play, titled Chainsaw Man the Stage, will be performed in Kyoto

Chainsaw Man just ended and we’re still reeling from… well, everything. No spoilers, just in case you haven’t quite finished it yet, but we can definitely appreciate the awesome music and videos that came out of it! Unlike most TV anime, Chainsaw Man had a whopping 12 ending theme songs – yes, a completely different

Nier:Automata’s very first anime adaptation has revealed the opening theme song with a new trailer! Developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix, NieR: Automata was first released in February 2017 as a spin-off and sequel for the 2010 game Nier and went on to sell over 6 million copies. While it has previously inspired

Ever felt like solving an intricate mystery, but you don’t want to do it alone? With the popularity of shows like Alice in Borderland on Netflix, you may be curious about trying an escape room to scratch that puzzle-solving itch! That’s why we jumped at the chance to experience our first Real Escape Game (REG)

Character designer Masahiko Suzuki has released a special illustration to celebrate the announcement. Based on the series of light novels written by Yomu Mishima with illustrations by Monda, the franchise follows a former salaryman who is reincarnated into the world of the otome game that his sister forced him to play. The TV anime adaptation

Music anime Sound! Euphonium will be heading to the big screen in summer 2023 with an OVA covering the Ensemble Contest arc! It’s also been confirmed that the girls of the Kitauji Quartet, Kumiko, Hazuki, Sapphire, and Reina, will be voiced by their original voice actresses: Tomoyo Kurosawa, Ayaka Asai, Moe Toyota, and Chika Anzai

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War will be back in July 2023 with its second cour! [embedded content] The news was revealed with an intense trailer featuring voiceovers from key players, from Ichigo Kurosaki to Akira Ishida. A special video for the ending theme song, “SAIHATE” by SennaRin, has also been released. [embedded content] Based on the

Soooooo it’s the weekend… and not just that, but a Christmas weekend! Whether you’ve broken out the decorations and food to celebrate or you’re just chilling after a busy year, you deserve some fun! And as for us in Tokyo and other parts of Japan, you might have already heard on the Internet how Christmas

Popular manga Hunter x Hunter will be taking to the stage again next May at Tokyo’s Tennozu Galaxy Theater! [embedded content] The 30-second trailer gives fans the chance to hear the specially composed main theme by Go Sakabe. Based on the manga by Yoshihiro Togashi, Hunter x Hunter follows a young man named Gon Freecss,

Upcoming TV anime Kaiju No. 8 has revealed it will air in 2024! [embedded content] Not only is Ghost in the Shell’s Production I.G producing the anime, but Evangelion’s Studio Khara will also handle the kaiju designs. In addition to the trailer, the show has released teaser posters in both English and Japanese editions. Created

Oh, the weather outside is… So. Cold. I guess we’re not quite at “frightful” yet, but it sure is a time to stay inside and hibernate under your kotatsu. It reminds us of this meme that’s been around for ages – you know, “In winter it’s cold so I stay at home and play games.

Think of Nintendo spots to visit in Japan and some of the following probably come to mind: Shibuya’s colorful Nintendo Store, Universal Studios Japan’s joyful Super Nintendo World, and even the unassuming company headquarters in Kyoto (no tours, unfortunately!). But if you want to go even deeper, the perfect experience is waiting for you in

The live action film adaptation of hit superhero anime My Hero Academia is now set to land on Netflix! Source: My Hero Academia Anime Twitter It’s also been confirmed that the screenplay will be written by Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Joby Harold. Legendary Entertainment is producing the film, which will be directed by Shinsuke Sato. His previous

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, the long-awaited return of the iconic fantasy anime, is set to conclude its first cour with a one-hour special! Source: Bleach Anime Twitter After Episode 11 premieres on December 20, Episodes 12 and 13 will be combined for a finale airing on December 27. Based on the final arc of Tite

Sci-fi anime Dr. Stone has revealed a Season 3 teaser visual of Senku and the crew heading towards a new world! Titled Dr. Stone: New World, the third season will see Senku continue his journey alongside Ryusui, who starred in the recent TV special. [embedded content] Based on Riichiro Inagaki & Boichi’s manga, Dr. Stone

With just eight days until its December 20 premiere on Netflix, anime film The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh has revealed a new visual starring its protagonist and Meliodas’ son, Tristan Liones! Based on the manga by Nakaba Suzuki, the franchise takes place in a fantasy medieval land in which a deposed princess, Elizabeth,

Popular isekai anime Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation has unveiled Rudy’s older look in a new Season 2 visual! Source: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Anime Twitter In addition to teasing fans about the adventures of Rudeus as a young man, the visual features a mysterious white-haired figure behind him. It’s also been confirmed that Yumi Uchiyama,

Okay, it’s now less than two weeks until Christmas, so we’re not even going to try and avoid talking about it! Tokyo’s lit up with beautiful light displays in all sorts of areas, and of course, every single store is playing Christmassy, wintery songs. If you happen to come during this period, you’ll hear plenty

Hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is set to continue airing from April 2023 with its highly anticipated Swordsmith Village arc! Before that, however, the first episode will be screened in theaters alongside the Entertainment District arc’s 10th and 11th episodes as part of a “world tour” that will begin on February 3, 2023.

Action anime Sorcerous Stabber Orphen will be back with Season 3 on January 18, 2023! [embedded content] A trailer and visual were also revealed along with these additional cast members: Junya Enoki as Ryan and Takuya Eguchi as Helpart. Ryan Helpart Kana Hanazawa and Mariya Ise will also take on guest cast roles as Eris

Black Clover’s very first anime film has revealed its main visual and a new cast member! Titled Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, the film will feature an original character named Jester, to be played by Fumiya Takahashi. Originally a manga series created by Yuki Tabata, Black Clover follows an orphan named Asta who

Makoto Shinkai’s eagerly anticipated new anime film, Suzume, will officially open its doors to international fans (excluding Asia) from April 12, 2023! Source: Crunchyroll Crunchyroll is set to distribute the film in cooperation with Sony Pictures, Wild Bunch International and Eurozoom, with screenings beginning on the following dates: April 12 for France and Malta, April

Super sentai-themed manga Go! Go! Loser Ranger is getting a TV anime that marks the second anime adaptation for Negi Haruba, who also penned popular romcom manga The Quintessential Quintuplets! [embedded content] An intense teaser video and key visual was revealed along with the news. While the release date is yet to be announced, we

Mystery anime In/Spectre has revealed a new Season 2 key visual with some delightfully mystical vibes! In addition to Kotoko and Kuro, the visual features two characters who will make their anime debut in the upcoming season: Yuki-Onna, a snow woman who lives on a mountain, and Masayuki Muroi, a tough guy who has fallen

SACRA MUSIC, an anisong-focused record label from Sony Music Entertainment Japan, celebrated its 5th anniversary with a fitting event: SACRA MUSIC FES. 2022 -5th Anniversary-, a festival held on November 27 and 27 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. The event debuted in 2019, but COVID-19 meant that this year was its first time in three