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

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! 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 the anime

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. Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya began as a manga in 2007, transforming Illyasviel von Einzbern (first featured in

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

A statement thanking the series’ fans was released through the manga’s official Twitter account. 本日発売のWJ24号にて『鬼滅の刃』がセンターカラーで登場です!! ついに、物語が最終回を迎えました。応援してくださった皆様、本当にありがとうございました。ぜひ最後まで、炭治郎たちを見届けていただけると幸いです。 今週は、キャラクターたちの想いが詰まった特別なヘッダーをプレゼント！ https://t.co/6y9IIPUoGB”>pic.twitter.com/6y9IIPUoGB — 鬼滅の刃公式 (@kimetsu_off) https://twitter.com/kimetsu_off/status/1262223900299022336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>May 18, 2020 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

Currently airing anime A3! has released a new trailer for its upcoming Season Summer arc! 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 president of

Upcoming TV anime Fly Me to the Moon has confirmed its main cast and staff, along with releasing two teaser visuals and a trailer. 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 set to

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

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

Rhythm game Tokyo 7th Sisters is set to release an anime movie for a limited period this summer! Titled Tokyo 7th Sisters -Bokura wa Aozora ni Naru-, the 70 minute movie will feature a new story. The visual and trailer feature the twelve main idols of the original game. Tokyo 7th Sisters combines the elements

The TV anime series of A Certain Scientific Railgun T will be adapting the Dream Ranker arc of the light novel series for its currently airing third season! Three new cast members have been announced for the new arc: Tanezaki Atsumi as Kuriba Ryouko, Mineda Mayu as Miyama Shaei, and Suzushiro Sayumi as Yumiya Rakko.

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 has announced that voice actress Hayashibara Megumi ( Evangelion, Cowboy Bebop, Ranma 1/2 ) will be joining the cast! Hayashibara is set to play “post-human” Shimamura Takeshi, a 14-year-old boy who holds the key to the story. The latest installment in the Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C series, SAC_2045 is

The live action Yowamushi Pedal movie adaptation has confirmed additional cast members! Bandou Ryota will play Osakan speedster Naruko Shoukichi, Ryusei Ryou will play all-rounder Kinjou Shingo, Yanagi Shuntarou will play “dancing” cyclist Makishima Yusuke, Sugawara Ken will play sprinter Tadokoro Jin, Inoue Mizuki (from idol band HiHi Jets) will play substitute cyclist Sugimoto Terufumi.

Superhero manga One Punch Man has a Hollywood live action adaptation in the works! The live action project will be produced by Arad Productions for Sony Pictures, with a script by Venom’s Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner. Original webcomic creator ONE expressed his gratitude and excitement for the US adaptation on his personal Twitter account,

Naruto spinoff anime Boruto: Naruto Next Generations will be delaying the broadcast of new episodes after May 3 due to the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Episode 154 will air as planned on Apr. 26, but the series will then begin reruns from episode 1. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations follows the adventures of legendary

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 is joining the list of anime movies that has announced a delay in its release date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anno Hideaki, creator of the hit anime, released a statement through the official Evangelion Twitter account, where he expressed sympathy for the pandemic’s victims and gratitude for those working to combat it.

Although the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced to many stay at home, it is still vital for certain places and services to be staffed. To show gratitude for essential workers in fields like healthcare, retail, delivery and more, Japanese manga artists have taken to Twitter with the hashtag #GratefulForTheHeroes絵 (“GratefulForTheHeroesPicture”). Inspired by the words of

For those staying at home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Crypton Future Media has launched the Miku Expo Stay Home Project! Starring Vocaloid diva Hatsune Miku (of course!), its first step has been to provide free access to Let’s Paint 2.0, a website that allows fans to color a blank 3D model of Miku

Manga subscription service Mangamo has launched its app for iOS (iPhone and iPad), and is also offering a limited time 2-month free trial! Created by executives and leaders from Hulu, Crunchyroll, Netflix, VIZ and more, Mangamo aims to provide fans around the world with the opportunity to read manga and support creators at an affordable

Classic mecha franchise Evangelion is teaming up with ‘90s toy phenomenon Tamagotchi for the ultimate nostalgia fest! Those who get their hands on an “Evatchi”, or Eva-themed Tamagotchi, will be tasked with the mission of raising one of more than twenty types of Angels from foetus to final form. In the course of its development,

A brand new Aria anime project is set to arrive this winter! While details on the story are yet to be revealed, it was confirmed that voice actress Satou Rina will take over the role of Athena from Kawakami Tomoko, who passed away in 2011. Based on a manga by Amano Kozue, the series is