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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

Anime movie Sailor Moon Eternal has released a trailer and poster for its upcoming second installment! The emotional trailer shows the Sailor Guardians and Tuxedo Mask preparing to square off against Dead Moon. [embedded content] Meanwhile, the poster stars Eternal Sailor Moon, who is backed by her nine Sailor Guardian allies. Sailor Moon Eternal Part

The first episode of the landmark magical girl anime aired on Jan. 7, 2011, captivating fans all over the world with the juxtaposition of its cute character designs and dark storyline. A two-part compilation movie was released in 2012, followed by an original movie in 2013. Although details about the project are yet to be

Popular basketball manga Slam Dunk will be heading back to the big screen with an anime movie! Original creator Inoue Takehiko announced the adaptation with a short GIF via his personal Twitter account. Created by Inoue Takehiko, Slam Dunk ran from 1990 to 1996 in Weekly Shonen Jump, becoming one of the best-selling manga series

Created by Isayama Hajime, the series has been running in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine since 2009, with its final chapter to be released in the May issue. Meanwhile, the final volume of the collected manga, volume 34, will hit shelves in Japan on Jun. 9. Attack on Titan is set in a world in which the

Comedy anime Zombie Land Saga Revenge has revealed release details along with a new promo video and visual! A sequel to 2018 TV anime Zombie Land Saga, it will air in Apr. 2021. The PV features Tatsumi Kotaro and idol group Franchouchou steeling themselves to save Saga. Meanwhile, the key visual, illustrated by character designer

Upcoming anime movie Sailor Moon Eternal has released a new video teasing Chibiusa/Super Sailor Chibi Moon’s relationship with Helios (Pegasus)! [embedded content] The clip shows Chibiusa as she dreams of being strong and beautiful like Usagi. While Chibiusa also laments that she falls far short of her ideals, she finds comfort in Helios, who swears

Slice-of-life anime Laid-Back Camp has released a new trailer for the upcoming second season! [embedded content] The trailer showcases new adventures that the girls will embark on, set to ending theme song “Haru no Tonari” by Sasaki Eri and opening theme song “Seize the Day” by Asaka. Adapted from Afro’s manga of the same name,

Upcoming anime movie Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time has released a full trailer featuring theme song “One Last Kiss” by J-pop legend Utada Hikaru! [embedded content] “One Last Kiss” marks another of Utada’s contributions to the Evangelion franchise, with the theme songs for the previous three Rebuild of Evangelion movies having also been performed

Upcoming reboot anime Shaman King has released a new key visual and trailer along with information on the cast and theme song artist! [embedded content] The following cast members have been confirmed for the reboot: Inuyama Inuko as Oyamada Manta, Park Romi as Tao Ren, and Takaguchi Kosuke as Bason, Tanaka Masahiko as Umemiya Ryunosuke,

Based on the series of light novels written by Nagatsuki Tappei and illustrated by Otsuka Shinichiro, the franchise follows Natsuki Subaru, a NEET who finds himself sent to another world. There, he discovers that he has the ability to rewind time by dying. (C) Nagatsuki Tappei, Kadokawa / Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- 2