In addition to releasing a second trailer, the show has also confirmed that VTuber Kagura Nana will perform the show’s ending theme, “Kodo.” Adapted from the light novel series written by Nigoju and illustrated by Umibozu, The Detective Is Already Dead follows high school boy Kimihiko Kimizuka, who spent three years travelling the globe as

Mystery anime Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU is set to premiere on July 1! The anime’s first two episodes will be aired as a special double episode broadcast, with regular broadcasts resuming the week after. Originally a visual novel by Ryukishi07/07th Expansion, Higurashi: When They Cry follows a series of mysterious events in the

Comedy anime Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid has announced its Season 2 airdate as July 8, in addition to unveiling a new trailer and visual! Adapted from Coolkyousinnjya’s manga series, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid follows office worker Miss Kobayashi, who she finds herself saddled with a dragon maid after pulling a sword out of its back

Water polo-themed anime Re-Main has announced additional cast members in addition to revealing info on the opening and ending theme songs! The new cast members are: Hikaru Midorikawa as Shogakukan High School water polo club coach Akimitsu Bizen, Natsuki Hanae as Rikka Academy water polo club member Takeshi Toyama, Mahiro Takasugi as Rikka Academy water

Fantasy anime How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom has released a main trailer that reveals its July 4 premiere, in addition to showcasing the voices of its characters and the opening theme, “Hello Horizon” by Inori Minase! Numerous cast members are featured, including Yusuke Kobayashi as Kazuya Soma (the titular hero), Inori Minase as

Hello there, June! Well, that was a quick five months. Let’s not dwell on that, though…! A while ago we mentioned tsuyu (梅雨), or the rainy season, creeping up on us with its shikke (湿気), meaning humidity. But you know what? There are some great things about summer over here, too! For one thing, it’s

Upcoming fantasy anime The Honor Student at Magic High School has announced that it will premiere on July 3 and confirmed information for its opening and ending themes! Opening theme song “101” will be performed by Sangatsu no Phantasia, and ending theme song “Double Standard” by Philosophy no Dance. Based on Yu Mori’s manga of

Yukina, Lisa, Sayo, Ako, and Rinko – the five young members of all-girl band Roselia – take the spotlight in the brand new theatrical film BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia I: Promise! This is the first installment of a two-part story that follows Roselia’s formation and journey through several live performances and practices, as the

Classic mecha anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED is receiving a sequel film in addition to a new game and a manga series! These new works are part of GUNDAM SEED PROJECT ignited, a project celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original anime series. While details on the sequel film are scarce, it is currently in

Well, it looks like we’re almost through with May! Time flies… or does it, really? Either way, with fewer events and conventions going on, it can be hard to keep track at all. But that’s one good thing about figures and merchandise in general, especially preorders – they’re another source of motivation to keep your

Missing anime/figure events? There’s no need to hop on a plane – simply read on to enjoy Japan’s latest figures through Good Smile Company and Max Factory’s WonHobby 33 exhibition! Figure enthusiasts around the world are especially welcome to attend through an online exhibition that will run until 11:59 pm on June 6 (JST). You

Boys’ love manga Given is set to receive a new original animation DVD titled Given: Uragawa no Sonzai in addition to a live action drama adaptation! The new anime will focus on the relationship between Mafuyu and Ritsuka during the events of the Given anime film released in 2020. The DVD will be bundled with

The new series marks 50 years since the manga was first adapted into an anime. A teaser video has been released in addition to a poster illustrated by character designer Hirotaka Marufuji, both hinting at a dark side to the famously cheerful hero. Eiji Suganama will direct with TMS Entertainment set to produce the series.

The TV anime adaptation of The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat has released a new teaser trailer confirming that the show will be delaying its original July premiere to October. Alongside the trailer, a series of character visuals featuring Lugh (voiced by Kenji Akabane), Dia (Reina Ueda), Tarte (Yuki

Upcoming mystery anime Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU has released a new visual along with its first trailer, which features the opening theme “Analogy” by Ayane! Originally a visual novel by 07th Expansion, Higurashi: When They Cry follows a series of mysterious events in the small village of Hinamizawa during the summer of 1983.

Originally scheduled to air in July, the TV anime adaptation of Banished from the Heroes’ Party has announced that it will be delaying its premiere until October. Offering their apologies to fans who had been looking forward to the show, the producers cite “various circumstances” as the reason behind the delay. Additional casting has also

Well, hello there! How’s the weather been for you? Okay, so that was pretty much an excuse to talk about the recent humidity we’ve got here in Tokyo, with the rainy season steadily creeping up on us. If you’re not familiar with Japan’s tsuyu (梅雨), it’s basically a period of a month and a bit

Currently airing fantasy anime The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgement has released a new key visual along with creditless videos for the opening and ending theme songs! The opening theme song is titled “Eien no Aria” and is performed by Sora Amamiya. The ending theme song is titled “Namely” and is performed by UVERworld. Based

Manga artist Kentaro Miura, best known for his dark fantasy manga Berserk, passed away at the age of 54 on May 6. The news was announced through Beserk’s official Twitter account by the editorial department at Young Animal, the magazine that serialized Berserk from 1992. 【三浦建太郎先生　ご逝去の報】『ベルセルク』の作者である三浦建太郎先生が、2021年5月6日、急性大動脈解離のため、ご逝去されました。三浦先生の画業に最大の敬意と感謝を表しますとともに、心よりご冥福をお祈りいたします。2021年5月20日　株式会社白泉社　ヤングアニマル編集部 https://t.co/baBBo4J2kL”>pic.twitter.com/baBBo4J2kL — ベルセルク公式ツイッター (@berserk_project) https://twitter.com/berserk_project/status/1395212918040391680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>May 20, 2021 The official

Aquatope of White Sand, an original TV anime by P.A.Works, has confirmed its July 8 broadcast date and additional casting! Shimba Tsuchiya is set to join the cast as Kukuru’s childhood friend Kai Nakamura, along with Yohei Azakami as aquarium staff member Kuuya Yakamashi, and Hiroshi Yanaka as Ojii, or Kukuru’s grandfather, who is also

Popular fantasy manga Shaman King is getting its first smartphone game this year! Titled Shaman King: Funbari Chronicle, it will allow players to put together their own shaman teams and take part in dynamic battles featuring 3D graphics. Pre-registration opens in July with the game set for release sometime before the end of 2021. Based

Anime compilation film Kakushigoto: Himegoto wa Nan Desu ka has released the full trailer teasing Hime’s mother along with a new poster! Adapted from Koji Kumeta’s comedy manga, Kakushigoto revolves around a father and erotic manga author named Kakushi Goto (a pun on a word for “secret”), who goes to great lengths to hide his

Idol anime IDOLiSH7 has released its first Season 3 trailer, teasing several new characters set to make their anime debuts! New characters appearing in the trailer include Haruka Isumi (played by Yuya Hirose), Toma Inumaru (Subaru Kimura), Minami Natsume (Kotaro Nishiyama), Torao Mido (Takashi Kondo), and Ryo Tsukumo (Hiroki Takahashi). Adapted from the popular idol-raising

The currently confirmed cast members will reprise their roles in previous installments of the Fate franchise, with Nobunaga Shimazaki as Ritsuka Fujimaru, Rie Takahashi as Mash Kyrielight, Ayako Kawasumi as Fou, Kenichi Suzumura as Romani Archaman, Maaya Sakamoto as Leonardo Da Vinci, and Tomokazu Sugita as Solomon. Fate/Grand Order – Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia director

Hi there, how are things going? To jump straight into things, we’ve got quite a few exciting figure-related developments going on at TOM! For one thing, our monthly giveaway has officially gone live. In addition to our usual $50 TOM Points for five winners, you’ll have the chance to score an utterly gorgeous figure of

Comedy manga Komi Can’t Communicate is getting a TV anime adaptation this October! In addition to a one-minute trailer, a teaser visual and information on the main cast and staff have been released. Shoko Komi, the titular protagonist, will be voiced by Aoi Koga. Komi’s friend Hitohito Tadano will be voiced Gakuto Kajiwara. Hitohito’s friend

Upcoming water polo-themed anime Re-Main has revealed additional cast information and a key visual along with its July 3 premiere date! Yuma Uchida, Taku Yashiro, and Shun Miyazato are joining the cast for the roles of Riku Momosaki, Keita Kakihana, and Koki Toguchi respectively. All three characters are former middle school teammates of Minato, the

Superhero franchise My Hero Academia has released the designs of “stealth suit” costumes for Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki in the upcoming World Heroes Mission film! Designed by original author Kohei Horikoshi, the new costumes will only be worn in the film. My Hero Academia is set in a world in which the majority of people

When seen from the outside, Japanese culture can be quite puzzling, so we asked the foreign staff at Tokyo Otaku Mode what surprised them when they came to Japan. From food, safety, and transportation to services, movie theaters, and even water bottles, all their answers are intriguing and grounded in real life experiences. Nevertheless, we

Dark fantasy anime Overlord is set to return with Season 4 and a new anime film adapting the Holy Kingdom arc! The original light novel’s illustrator, so-bin, has penned a visual in celebration of the new anime installments. The fourth season’s official title is Overlord IV. Naoyuki Ito will once again serve as director, with