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A key visual and teaser video were revealed along with the announcement. Originally a manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1999 to 2008, The Prince of Tennis follows Echizen Ryoma, a cocky young tennis prodigy who must face new challenges after moving back to Japan. (C)Konomi Takeshi / Shueisha (C) The New Prince of

Dark fantasy manga Platinum End, written by Death Note’s Ohba Tsugumi and illustrated by Bakuman’s Obata Takeshi, is set to receive a TV anime adaptation next autumn! [embedded content] Platinum End, Ohba and Obata’s third manga collaboration, has been serialized in Jump Square since 2015. It follows a boy named Mirai who attempts to take

A visual and announcement video was revealed along with the big news. The OVA’s first run will be available on Blu-ray and DVD and will include a special case featuring illustrations by character designer Motogi Shigeki, a booklet, and a CD of character songs performed by Hestia (played by Minase Inori) and Ais (Onishi Saori)

Legendary figure convention Wonder Festival returned to Makuhari Messe on Dec. 6 for a very special event: Wonder Festival 2020 [Evangelion], or EVA WonFes! True to its name, it focused on figures and statues inspired by Hideaki Anno’s iconic Evangelion franchise. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was held on a smaller scale than previous

Upcoming two-part movie Sailor Moon Eternal has released a new trailer starring Super Sailor Moon as she swears to protect Mamoru, as well as the entire world! [embedded content] Sailor Moon Eternal is the latest installment in Takeuchi Naoko’s iconic magical girl franchise. Its 20th anniversary project began in 2012, with new anime series Sailor

Horror manga Chainsaw Man is set to receive a TV anime produced by MAPPA! Originally a manga by Fujimoto Tatsuki, the series follows a young man named Denji who becomes a devil hunter in order to pay off his dead father’s debts to the yakuza. After falling victim to a plot by the yakuza, he

Popular anime Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- is set to return with on Jan. 6 with the second half of Season 2! A teaser visual starring Subaru and his central companions and foes was released along with the premiere date. Based on Nagatsuki Tappei’s light novel series, Re:Zero follows Subaru, an ordinary guy who

Upcoming movie Gintama: The Final has released a new trailer featuring insert song “Doraku Shinjo” by rock band DOES! Adapted from Sorachi’s comedy manga, the Gintama TV anime series began 15 years ago. Two anime movies have also been produced, with the upcoming third installment teased as the series’ “final” finale.

Mecha franchise Code Geass is set to release a new sequel anime, with its first smartphone game also set to launch next spring! Titled Code Geass: Z of the Recapture, the new anime serves as a sequel to Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection, a movie that premiered in 2019. Meanwhile, smartphone game Code Geass

A new teaser was released along with the announcement, featuring Lion King Goddess Rhongomyniad as she surveys the wounded Knights of the Round Table. Paladin; Agateram is the second of two movies inspired by the sixth chapter in Fate spinoff smartphone RPG Fate/Grand Order. The first installment, Wandering; Agateram, is in cinemas now. ©TYPE-MOON /

Popular fantasy anime Dr. Stone will return for Season 2 on Jan. 14! The new poster shows Senku and his Kingdom of Science comrades squaring off against Tsukasa and the Empire of Might. The teaser trailer also features characters who will make their anime debut in Season 2: Saionji Ukyo (voiced by Ono Kensho), Yo

Tokyo Comic Con 2020 was held online this year and included a special event where new information was announced regarding SSSS.DYNAZENON, an original anime by Akira Amemiya. Amemiya also worked on SSSS.GRIDMAN. During the event, a promotional video was shown, followed by a talk show featuring Daiki Hamano, who voices Gauma; Junya Enoki, who voices

Upcoming two-part anime movie Sailor Moon Eternal has released a special teaser trailer featuring the Sailor Soldiers’ magical transformation scenes! [embedded content] The trailer shows the transformations for Super Sailor Moon, Super Sailor Mercury, Super Sailor Uranus, Super Sailor Jupiter, Super Sailor Venus, and Super Sailor Chibi Moon. Sailor Moon Eternal is the latest installment

Popular dark fantasy anime The Promised Neverland has announced new cast members for its upcoming second season! Kamio Shinichiro will play Sonju and Tanezaki Atsumi will play Mujika. Both new characters appear in region-locked TV commercials recently streamed on Aniplex’s official YouTube channel. Originally a manga written by Shirai Kaiu with illustrations by Demizu Posuka,

New opening dates have been announced for popular franchise Rurouni Kenshin’s two live action sequel movies! The Final will now open on Apr. 23, with The Beginning following on Jun. 4. A short trailer was also released as part of the announcement for the opening dates. Originally scheduled to open last summer, the two movies

Rap project Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- will visit Tokyo, Osaka, and Aichi for “2nd Division Rap Battle,” its sixth live concert tour beginning in January next year! A trailer was released under the title of “an important announcement from Tohoten Otome,” the Prime Minister of Japan in the Hypnosis Mic universe. [embedded content] The

Upcoming two-part movie Sailor Moon Eternal has released a new poster for its first installment! The poster features Super Sailor Moon with Queen Nehelenia, leader of the Dead Moon, sealed in the mirror behind. The official website has also been updated with the promise of something interesting happening every evening at 10:00 pm. Sailor Moon

Popular superhero franchise My Hero Academia’s third movie is set to hit theaters next summer! A new teaser poster features central heroes Midoriya Izuku, Bakugo Katsuki, and Todoroki Shoto wearing new costumes. Adapted from Horikoshi Kohei’s manga, My Hero Academia is set in a world in which 80% of the population has special powers known

First shown exclusively at a Yuri!!! on Ice TV anime event in 2019, the trailer features scenes of Victor Nikiforov in his younger days. The trailer was accompanied by a statement from the production committee reassuring fans that the movie is well underway. However, they apologised for not being able to announce a firm release

A trailer was released along with the big announcement. As well as exciting glimpses of the new season, it showcases the ending theme, “Fight!!”, performed by anisong duo ClariS. The opening theme song, “Go! Go! Saibo Festa,” is performed by voice actors Hanazawa Kana (Red Blood Cell), Maeno Tomoaki (White Blood Cell), Ono Daisuke (Killer

The show has also announced additional casting: Shiina Hekiru as Macrophage, Sarah Emi Bridcutt as Liver Cell, and Hirakawa Daisuke as Brain Cell (Command). Rock band Polysics will perform the show’s main theme while Yamasaki Seiya (Kyuso Nekokami) will perform the opening theme. Voice actors Enoki Junya (Red Blood Cell) and Hikasa Yoko (White Blood

Tired of the same old princes and princesses? Step into the world of Disney: Twisted-Wonderland (ディズニー ツイステッドワンダーランド, Dizunī Tsuisuteddo Wandārando), a smartphone game that will have you rooting for the villains! Launched in March 2020 by Walt Disney Japan and Aniplex, it features a bewitching collection of characters. If they look familiar, it’s probably for

Studio Ghibli’s first full 3DCG movie Earwig and the Witch will premiere through Japanese broadcaster NHK on December 30! The main cast has also been confirmed: Hirasawa Hirohiro as Earwig, Terajima Shinobu as Bella Yaga, Toyokawa Etsushi as Mandrake, and Hamada Gaku as Thomas. Directed by Miyazaki Goro, Earwig and the Witch follows a young

Launched on November 12, it has already achieved its initial goal of 25,000,000 yen plus two stretch goals. As a result, the original 10-song setlist will be extended to 14 songs. The next stretch goal of 40,000,000 yen will add a completely new song, which will be picked from Miku Expo’s song contest. A wide

The casting for these new characters has also been revealed: Numakura Manami as Sakaguchi Hinata, Kobayashi Chiaki as Taguchi Shogo, Nogami Sho as Tachibana Kyoya, Kono Hiyori as Mizutani Kirara, Kakuma Ai as Albis, Taichi Yo as Suphia, Hino Satoshi as Grucius, and Tanezaki Atsumi as Mjurran. Adapted from the series of light novels by

Along with the big news, a key visual and trailer was released. The casting for the movie is expected to carry over from the TV anime, with leading voice actors Matsuoka Yoshitsugu and Tomatsu Haruka already confirmed to reprise their roles as Kirito and Asuna. The upcoming anime movie is an adaptation of the Sword

Popular Bandai Spirits figure brand TAMASHII NATIONS is holding its annual exhibition as a virtual event from November 6-8! Like their July event, TAMASHII FEATURES 2020, fans all around the world can access the exhibits through the official website at their own leisure. The online venue features exclusive attractions like a VR exhibition hall, 360-degree

With epic battles, striking animation and a gripping plot, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer has truly taken the world by storm. Often abbreviated as Kimetsu or KnY, the wildly popular franchise began in 2016 with a manga by Koyoharu Gotoge. Combining the genres of adventure, dark fantasy, and martial arts to tell the story of

Hetalia spin-off manga Hetalia World Stars is getting a TV anime adaptation that will air from spring 2021! Watanabe Hiroshi will direct the series, with Studio DEEN producing. The original main cast will also return to reprise their roles. The teaser visual features Italy, Germany, and Japan, with Italy offering up a plate of pasta

Popular superhero franchise My Hero Academia is set to release a new smartphone RPG titled My Hero Academia: Ultra Impact in 2021! The game will allow players to train their heroes and battle 3-on-3 as well as customise their hero base, while also including a story mode featuring familiar scenes and villains from the TV