Anime

Popular isekai franchise Re:Zero will be getting a spin-off game produced by Spike Chunsoft for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam this winter! Titled Re:Zero False King Candidate, the game will be created under original author Nagatsuki Tappei’s supervision with an original story. Players will be able to explore “what-if” scenarios based on Season 1 of

Popular anime Attack on Titan has released a trailer for its upcoming fourth season, titled The Final Season! [embedded content] MAPPA will be taking over to produce from Wit Studio, who handled the first three seasons. Hayashi Yuichirou is set to direct. Original author Isayama Hajime issued a statement thanking director Araki Tetsurou and WIT

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 is the fourth and final installment in the Rebuild of Evangelion movie series, produced by Studio Khara as a remake of the 1995 anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. The series follows teenager Ikari Shinji as he is forced to defend humanity from existential threat by piloting a giant robot at the behest of his

The release of long-awaited Rurouni Kenshin live-action movie sequels will be postponed until spring 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The two-part “final chapter” was originally set to be released on Jul. 3 ( The Final ) and Aug. 7 ( The Beginning ). The former sees Kenshin face off against Enishi, while the

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has delayed the broadcast of its second season and spin-off anime Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime due to the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The first part of Season 2 will now air in Jan. 2021 with the second part following

The Saga of Tanya the Evil is getting a smartphone game spin-off! Produced in collaboration with Carlo Zen, the series’ original creator, the game will feature a new story inspired by the anime. It will be free to play on iOS and Android with in-app purchases and is currently accepting pre-registrations. The Saga of Tanya

Upcoming anime Jujutsu Kaisen has released its first key visual! The visual features protagonist Yuji and Sukuna, the “King of Curses”, standing in front of the Malevolent Shrine. Original author Akutami Gege has released an illustrated statement. Telling fans that he had gotten a sneak peak at storyboards from episode one, he also assured otaku

Voice actress Sakura Ayane is set to take the lead role of The Day I Became a God, the latest anime collaboration between Key, Aniplex, and P.A. Works. Sakura Ayane, who played Charlotte’s Tomori Nao, will voice, Hina, a young girl who becomes a goddess. Having seen the end of the world, Hina chooses a

Slice-of-life anime Non Non Biyori will be returning for a third season titled Non Stop in Jan. 2021! The recently released key visual features central characters Renge, Hotaru, Natsumi, and Komari in the midst of the lush countryside. The girls’ original voice actresses, Koiwai Kotori, Murakawa Rie, Sakura Ayane, and Asumi Kana, are set to

The broadcast date for upcoming anime Higurashi When They Cry has been delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The series was originally scheduled to air from July, but a new premiere date will be announced via the official website and Twitter account once confirmed. Based on the classic horror/mystery visual novel by Ryukishi07 /

Volleyball anime Haikyuu!! will delay the second cour of its fourth season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The new broadcast date will be announced via official social media channels once confirmed. Via a statement on the official website, the producers ask for fans’ understanding so that they can continue production of the show while

Netflix anime Baki the Grappler has released a new key visual and main trailer for its upcoming second season! [embedded content] Based on Itagaki Keisuke’s classic fighting manga, the series follows Hanma Baki, the youngest underground fighting champion, and his father and rival Yujirou, also known as “the strongest creature on earth”. Season 1 of

Fate spin-off Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya is set to head back to the big screen! While the premiere date is yet to be confirmed, both a celebratory visual and PV by original author Hiromaya Hiroshi have been released. [embedded content] Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya began as a manga in 2007, transforming Illyasviel von Einzbern (first

Upcoming TV anime Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima has been delayed until October due to the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the hit rap battle franchise, Rhyme Anima was originally scheduled to air in July. The Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Official Guide Book, which was scheduled for release on

Upcoming anime Tsukiuta. The Animation has released its main visual featuring characters from bands Six Gravity and Procellarum, as well as a series of character settings! Inspired by the popular character CD franchise, the first season of the TV anime aired in 2016 and revolves around the everyday lives of two idol bands, Six Gravity

A statement thanking the series’ fans was released through the manga’s official Twitter account. Weekly Shonen Jump also announced that it will publish Kimetsu no Yaiba: Rengoku Gaiden, a short spin-off manga focussing on Rengoku Kyoujurou. Although the publication date is still unknown, it was confirmed that Hirano Ryouji, who has previously authored two spin-offs

Popular idol franchise Love Live! has confirmed main character names and the creative team for its newest anime! The five newest additions to the Love Live! are Shibuya Kanon, Tan Kuku, Arashi Chisato, Heanna Sumire, and Hazuki Ren. Kyogoku Takahiko will return to direct with Hanada Jukki handling series composition, Murota Yuhei for original character

Currently airing anime A3! has released a new trailer for its upcoming Season Summer arc! [embedded content] The trailer for the upcoming season features the theme song of the Summer Troupe, “Oresama☆Natsu Summer”. A3! is based on the popular “ikemen-raising” smartphone game of the same name, which puts players into the shoes of the new

Upcoming TV anime Fly Me to the Moon has confirmed its main cast and staff, along with releasing two teaser visuals and a trailer. [embedded content] Kitou Akari will play Yuzaki Tsukasa, and Enoki Junya will play Yuzaki Nasa. The trailer features the two voices as their characters for the first time. Seven Arcs is

Pokémon the Movie: Coco, which was scheduled to open at cinemas across Japan on Jul. 10, has announced it will be postponing its release due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A new opening date has yet to be decided. In a statement issued via the official website, the producers offer their sincere apologies to those

Visual novel studio Key and anime studios Aniplex and P.A.Works have announced their third collaboration: a TV anime titled The Day I Became a God, set to air in October! The story follows Hina, a young girl who becomes a goddess. Having seen the end of the world, she chooses a boy to spend the

Classic manga Inuyasha is getting a spinoff anime set for broadcast this fall! Titled Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, the sequel will follow the daughters of Inuyasha and his half-brother Sesshoumaru: Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha. Half-youkai twins Towa and Setsuna are separated after the former accidentally travels from the Sengoku period to present-day Japan through a mysterious

Upcoming anime SSSS.Dynazenon has released a new key visual along with cast details! Five cast members were confirmed: Hamano Daiki as Gauma, Enoki Junya as Asanaka Yomogi, Wakayama Shion as Minami Yume, Umehara Yuichirou as Yamanaka Koyomi, and Anzai Chika as Asukagawa Chise. SSSS.Dynazenon is an original anime collaboration between Tsuburaya Productions and Trigger. Although

ZENONZARD: Artificial Card Intelligence is an online card game set for release in May 2020 across 56 countries and regions in English. Players will team up with AI to fight against AI. By playing the currently available Japanese version, we’ll introduce its basic rules and unique Force system. We also participated in a battle to

Popular franchise Prince of Tennis will be getting a new anime installment as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations for next year! Titled New Prince of Tennis: Hyoutei vs. Rikkai: Game of Future, the anime will feature a new story pitting the rival teams of Hyoutei Academy and Rikkaidai Junior High. It will be supervised

Visual novel studio Key is teaming up with anime studios Aniplex and P.A. Works again for a new project! Key CEO Baba Takahiro, Aniplex producer Toba Yousuke, and P.A.Works producer Tsuji Mitsuhito will be taking to the stage for an official announcement on May 10. Chaired by comedian Mukai Seitarou, it will be streamed on

Fruits Basket has released a new character visual for Sohma Kureno, who will be played by voice actor Umehara Yuichirou! Umehara will make his debut as Kureno in Episode 5. The young man’s origins are known to few, even within the family, where he is often found at Akito’s side. Adapted from the manga by

Popular superhero anime Tiger & Bunny has released a new visual featuring the six main characters! It was confirmed that the original voice cast will reprise their roles: Hirota Hiroaki as Kotetsu T. Kaburagi / Wild Tiger, Morita Masakazu as Barnaby Brooks Jr., Kotobuki Minako as Karina Lyle/Blue Rose, Kusunoki Taiten as Antonio Lopez/Rock Bison,

Everyone, are you playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons? It’s a Nintendo Switch game that came out in March! It’s an adorable game that lets you cultivate an uninhabited island as freely as you want for a fun life. The pixel artist BAN-8KU took advantage of just how free the game lets you be by opening

Comedy anime Seitokai Yakuindomo’s second movie has released a new key visual and trailer! [embedded content] Based on the four panel gag manga by Ujiie Tozen, Seitokai Yakuindomo is set at Ousai Academy, which has 524 female pupils to 28 male. The story follows new student Tsuda Takatoshi, who is forced to join the student