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Illustrated by Dr. Stone’s Boichi, Episode A is adapted from a novel by Hinata Shou and Hamazaki Tatsuya, which follows Luffy’s brother Ace. The manga began its run in Volume 10 of One Piece Magazine, which was released on Sept. 16. The first chapter spans 54 pages, including three in color. Parts of the story

Fantasy anime Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? ( also known as DanMachi ) has released a new trailer for its upcoming third season! Subtitled in both English and Chinese, the trailer introduces several new characters who will appear in the anime as it enters the Xenos arc. [embedded

A short promotional video was released along with the announcement, featuring some important faces and keywords that will likely be featured in the sequel episodes. Inspired by Tanaka Yoshiki’s novel series, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Production I.G’s 12-episode anime adaptation was released in 2018. Its second season screened in cinemas last

Upcoming anime series The Day I Became a God will air from Oct. 10! It has also been announced that a special programme will be broadcast on Sept. 26. It will feature interviews with members of the cast and creative team, including lead voice actors Sakura Ayane and Hanae Natsuki, as well as Yanagi Nagi,

Upcoming anime Burn the Witch, based on Bleach author Kubo Tite’s one-shot manga, has released a new trailer! The video features the anime’s theme song, “Blowing”, performed by rock band NiL. [embedded content] The anime is set in Reverse London, a hidden side of London where an organization named Wing Bind works to protect and

Cover Corporation has launched a new English language VTuber group named hololive English! [embedded content] The all-female group has debuted with five members from “worlds of legend”, reflecting the overall concept of “hololive English -Myth-“. Their names are Mori Calliope, Ninomae Ina’nis, Gawr Gura, Watson Amelia, and Takanashi Kiara. All five VTubers launched individual Twitter

Upcoming anime movie Sailor Moon Eternal has released a new clip teasing the appearance of Zirconia, a leader of the villainous group Dead Moon Circus! [embedded content] The casting for the role of Zirconia has not yet been announced. The movie’s official Twitter account is currently running a campaign in which fans can guess exactly

A3! is set to return on Oct. 12 for its Season Autumn & Winter arc! While the first half of the season will focus on the Autumn troupe, the latest key visual features the members of the Winter troupe: Tsukioka Tsugumi (played by Tamaru Atsushi), Takato Tasuku (Satou Takuya), Mikage Hisoka (Terashima Junta), Arisugawa Homare

It was confirmed that ASCA is performing the series’ opening theme song, “Howling”, which has also been featured in the new PV. Meanwhile, Satou Miki will perform the ending theme song, “Na mo Nai Hana”. Based on Satou Tsutomu’s web novel, The Irregular at Magic High School takes place in a world in which magic

Popular comedy anime Osomatsu-san is set to return on Oct. 12 with Season 3! The season’s main visual has also been released. Featuring the sextuplets hanging out on the roof looking up at the sunny sky, it hints at some of the developments for the coming season. Idol group AOP is performing the Season 3

Upcoming anime New Prince of Tennis: Hyoutei vs Rikkai Game of Future has released plot details along with a teaser visual! Created as part of the franchise’s 20th anniversary celebrations, the new anime will focus on the exhibition match between Hyoutei and Rikkai following the conclusion of the U-17 World Cup. At Hyoutei, Hiyoshi has

Yanagi Nagi will be performing the opening theme, ending, and insert songs for upcoming anime The Day I Became a God! A short preview of the opening theme, “Kimi to Iu Shinwa”, has been released. In addition to scenes from the anime, it features comments from Yanagi and behind-the-scenes footage of the studio. The Day

The upcoming anime adaptation of Bleach’s Kubo Tite’s Burn the Witch is set to stream worldwide from Oct. 2! A teaser visual and PV was released with the big announcement, both giving fans a peek into the world of Reverse London and two of its Witches, Niihashi Noel and Ninny Spangcole. [embedded content] Beginning with

Sponsored by Premium Bandai USA. Gundam Online Expo is an extra special, limited time event running from August 20th to August 31st to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Gunpla! The event will feature announcements, news and live streaming content broadcast on its official website. Fans will no doubt be excited to hear that Gundam Online

Upcoming anime movie Gintama The Final has released a new poster designed by original creator Sorachi Hideaki! The poster features 34 characters in total, including Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, Sadaharu, Kondo, Hijikata, Okita, and Umibouzu. Adapted from Sorachi’s comedy manga, the Gintama TV anime series began 15 years ago. Two anime movies have also been produced,

Rap project Hypnosis Mic’s TV anime adaptation will be hitting the airwaves on Oct. 3! Previously slated to air July, the anime was delayed due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A series of TV commercials to be rolled out from September will showcase some of the new tracks appearing in the show each

Popular volleyball anime Haikyuu!! has released two teaser trailers for the second cour of Season 4, which is set to air from Oct. 3! Featuring sneak peeks from the upcoming episodes, the trailers also showcase the new opening theme, “Toppako” by Super Beaver, plus the ending theme, “One Day” by Spyair. [embedded content] [embedded content]

Popular swimming anime Free! is set to head back to the big screen in 2021 with a new story! The new movie was announced at the “Free! Series Orchestra Concert 2020” event, which took place at Pacifico Yokohama on Aug. 15. A teaser visual and trailer was also released to commemorate the big news. [embedded

A teaser visual was released to celebrate the news, featuring dragon maids Tohru, Kanna, Elma, and Lucoa shaping the letter S with their hands. Based on Coolkyousinnjya’s comedy manga, the series revolves around an office worker named Kobayashi and her unique dragon maids. Season 1 of the anime adaptation was broadcast in 2017. (C) Coolkyousinnjya,

Following presage flower in 2017 and lost butterfly in 2019, spring song is the third and final instalment in the movie trilogy adapting the Heaven’s Feel route of the original Fate/stay night game. Members of the cast and creative team, including director Sudou Tomonori and voice actors Sugiyama Noriaki and Shitaya Noriko, will take part

Sailor Moon Eternal is the latest instalment in the iconic magical girl franchise, which began with Takeuchi Naoko’s manga. Its 20th anniversary project began in 2012, with new anime series Sailor Moon Crystal airing in 2014. Previously slated to premiere in 2020, the two-part Eternal movie serves as both a sequel and a “fourth season”.

The final arc of The Seven Deadly Sins TV anime, Dragon’s Judgement, is now set to air in January next year! The broadcast had previously been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The show has also released a teaser visual featuring Meliodas, Elizabeth, Hawk, and the remaining members of the titular Seven Deadly Sins. Adapted

The trailer features the movie’s theme song, “Homura”, performed by LiSA and composed by Kajiura Yuki, who also worked on the TV anime series. Based on the manga by Goutoge Koyoharu, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba follows a young charcoal seller named Tanjiro, whose life changes forever when his family is attacked by demons. In

Aria The Crepusculo, the latest instalment in the Aria franchise, will open in Japanese cinemas in spring 2021! The movie was originally set to open this winter but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Aria The Crepusculo marks the 15th anniversary of Aria the Animation, which was adapted from Amano Kozue’s manga. Beginning in

Originally released for PlayStation Portable in 2010, Fate/EXTRA marks the first RPG of the popular Fate franchise. The remake was announced as part of the celebrations for the 10th anniversary of its release. The Official Type-Moon studio BB Twitter account is also hosting a survey and inviting fans to share their memories using the #EXTRA10周年

Upcoming anime The Day I Became a God has released its first trailer and key visual along with new cast info! [embedded content] Hanae Natsuki will star as series protagonist Narukami Youta, the companion of Hina, played by Sakura Ayane. Other new cast members include Ishikawa Yui as Youta’s childhood friend Inazami Kyoko, Kimura Ryouhei

As well as fan favorites from the previous seasons, the visual features Mate Rin, a new addition to Rabbit House played by Kimura Juri. It has also been confirmed that Petit Rabbit’s will perform the opening theme, “Tenku Cafeteria”, while Chimame-tai will perform the ending theme, “Nakayoshi! Maru! Nakayoshi!”. Both units star voice actresses from

Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, events all around the world are suffering cancellation after cancellation. You’ve probably noticed that many have now made the leap from offline to online, and figure exhibition TAMASHII Features 2020 is one of them! Held on July 4 and 5, TAMASHII Features 2020 showcased the amazing creations

Upcoming anime Fly Me to the Moon has released a 30-second teaser trailer featuring Enoki Junya as its protagonist Nasa! Adapted from the manga by Hata Kenjirou, the series follows follows a young couple with a unique story. A boy named Nasa is saved from a truck accident by a mysterious girl, Tsukasa. After he

Love Live! has confirmed Love Live! Superstar!! for the title of its latest instalment! Love Live! Superstar!! will feature Shibuya Kanon, Tang Keke, Arashi Chisato, Heanna Sumire, and Hazuki Ren as its five central characters. The new band’s name and the Yuigaoka Girls High School badge will be decided by a poll in fan magazine