Hey there! How’s your week been? If you’ve been too busy to keep up with otaku happenings, then there’s one piece of news you absolutely need to know: Berserk is back this month! We won’t put all the details here, but so many of us are excited to see what’s next. Speaking of what’s next…

In addition to a trailer, the following new cast members have been revealed: Asuka Nishi as Rika Suzuki, Yumi Uchiyama as Mayumi Kisaki, Azumi Asakura as Emeralda Etuva, Yuichi Iguchi as Mitsuki Sarue/Sariel, Kikuko Inoue as Lailah, Takehito Koyasu as Gabriel, Yuko Kaida as Amane Oguro, and Kenichi Ogata as Camio. Based on the light

Upcoming anime film One Piece Film: Red has unveiled a new trailer and an intense visual penned by original author Eiichiro Oda! In addition to lines from key players like Luffy and Shanks’ daughter Uta, the trailer features the theme song, Ado’s “Shinjidai.” Ado also provided the singing voice for Uta. One Piece follows the

Upcoming TV anime Prima Doll has confirmed it will premiere on July 9 and released its main trailer and key visual! The trailer showcases the series’ opening theme song, “Tin Toy Melody.” Arranged by MANYO, the song features music and lyrics by Jun Maeda, the co-founder of Key. Created by Visual Arts and Key (

This spring’s WonHobby Gallery treated figure lovers in Tokyo to a showcase of the latest figures from renowned manufacturers like Good Smile Company, Max Factory, Aniplex, and FREEing! We know that it’s still difficult to come to Japan for events like this, so we went down to Akiba Co Gallery to get some snaps for

Dark fantasy manga Berserk, originally created by the late Kentaro Miura, will continue under the supervision of his longtime friend Kouji Mori! Source: Hakusensha In an official statement, the editing department at Young Animal promised that upcoming content will be faithful to Miura’s thoughts and memory. Six chapters will be published from the next issue,

Netflix has teased a massive ship set for its upcoming live action One Piece series! During the video, lead actor Iñaki Godoy (Luffy) and showrunners Steven Maeda and Matt Owens introduce concept art for various ships, as well as the construction process of the Baratie. Based on Eiichiro Oda’s phenomenally popular manga, One Piece follows

Mystery anime Shadows House has revealed its July 9 premiere date along with a main trailer and new visual! The trailer also previews the opening and ending theme songs, “Shall We Dance?” by ReoNa and “Masquerade” by ClariS. Based on So-ma-to’s manga series, the first season of Shadows House aired in Japan from April to

Superhero anime My Hero Academia has revealed a visual for the second of its two original summer episodes, “Warae! Jigoku no Yo ni” (Laugh! Like Hell)! The episode is set during the Endeavor Agency Arc, in which Izuku Midoriya, Shoto Todoroki, and Katsuki Bakugo serve as interns under hot-headed Hero Endeavor. Meanwhile, the first episode,

Gambling-themed anime Kakegurui Twin will bring fans back into the twisted world of Kakegurui from August 4 via Netflix! A trailer and key visual has been released. The trailer also features the ending theme song, “Queens Bluff” by female idol group i☆Ris. A spin-off prequel to the original Kakegurui manga by Homura Kawamoto, Kakegurui Twin

Hello from Tokyo! What are your plans for the weekend? The weather’s been a little weird here lately as we wait for the rainy season to begin, but there’s always something to do, so no worries! If you happen to be an artist, one thing we suggest is to check out this year’s Shibuya Pixel

Want to make your mark on Tokyo’s eclectic Shibuya area? You’ll have a chance to do just that with the annual Shibuya Pixel Art contest, which displays winning pieces from all sorts of artists around the neighborhood! Your pixel art piece can be themed around any of the following keywords (or even a combination): Shibuya,

Fantasy anime I’m Quitting Heroing has released a new trailer and visual as the series approaches its climax! Adapted from the light novel series written by Quantum and illustrated by Hana Amano, I’m Quitting Heroing is set in a futuristic version of the middle ages, in which the world’s strongest hero, Leo Demonheart, has defeated

Reboot anime Tokyo Mew Mew New has revealed its latest trailer! In addition to Ichigo’s transformation sequence, the trailer features her fellow Mew Mew’s attacks and several new characters. The following additional cast members have also been announced: Nobuhiko Okamoto ( Teasing Master Takagi-san ) as Quiche, Daiki Yamashita ( My Hero Academia ) as

Comedy isekai series KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! is officially getting a third season and a spin-off anime! The following cast members are set to reprise their roles for Season 3: Jun Fukushima as Kazuma, Sora Amamiya as Aqua, Rie Takahashi as Megumin, and Ai Kayano as Darkness. Takaomi Kanasaki, who directed the

Hey there! It’s been a busy week, so we’re glad for the chance to sit down and just take a moment to relax. Being an otaku is exciting, but there can be so much to keep up with! Just in case you missed it, one piece of news we’re super excited about is the return

One Piece Film: Red has released a short video showcasing the outfits for the Marine and World Government characters ahead of the film’s premiere this August! The video features Momonga, Issho/Fujitora, Borsalino/Kizaru, and Sakazuki/Akainu from the Marines, and Blueno, Kalifa, and The Five Elders from the World Government. One Piece follows the adventures of aspiring

Almost four years after Hunter x Hunter’s latest hiatus, author Yoshihiro Togashi has teased four new chapters! Two vague images were released via a brand new Twitter account that will post about his progress for the manuscript. Hunter x Hunter debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1998, becoming a hit series both in Japan and

Fans can see The False Songstress on June 16 and The Wings of Goodbye on June 30, both with English subtitles. Tickets are currently available via Fathom Events. The official Macross website describes the films as follows: Macross Frontier: The False Songstress takes place in 2059 – following the near-destruction of the human race 50

Romantic comedy anime When Will Ayumu Make His Move? is now set to premiere in Japan on July 7! The newly released teaser trailer introduces protagonists Ayumu and Urushi, as well as their classmates. It also reveals the opening theme song “Kakehiki wa Poker Face” by Kana Hanazawa, who plays Maki. In addition to the

Gooood morning, afternoon, or evening, wherever you are! We hope you’re faring well. It’s been a while since we’ve given you an unsolicited weather report, so here goes! Spring is passing by in the blink of an eye, and it’s easy to tell what’s coming next – summer and tsuyu, or the rainy season. Outside

Annual exhibition Eshi100 revolves around the concept of uniting 100 outstanding illustrators with a certain theme. Held from April 29 to May 8 at Akihabara’s Akiba Square, this year’s event was its twelfth so far. Thanks to our friends at Geek Lab, even fans outside Japan can get a feel for what it was like

The new TV anime adaptation of Urusei Yatsura has revealed its October premiere along with a trailer, key visual, and additional cast info! The new cast members are Wataru Takagi as Cherry and Miyuki Sawashiro as Sakura. Cast/character visuals for Takagi, Sawashiro, and the rest of the current cast have also been released. Wataru Takagi

The latest anime film from renowned director Makoto Shinkai, Suzume no Tojimari, has been picked up for distribution outside of Asia in early 2023 by Crunchyroll in cooperation with Sony Pictures and Wild Bunch International! Source: Suzume no Tojimari Twitter In addition to distributing the film in the US, Crunchyroll will coordinate with Sony Pictures

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 has released a new Season 2 clip featuring a battle scene involving the Tachikoma and post-human character Takashi! Set in 2045, Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 is part of the hit franchise which began with Masamune Shirow’s 1989 manga Ghost in the Shell. In a world where the four biggest

Romantic comedy manga The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious is getting a TV anime adaptation that will air from this July! A trailer and key visual were released along with the announcement. The trailer features Saori Hayami ( Yor in Spy x Family ) as Yuri and Rie Takahashi ( Megumin in KonoSuba )

Soccer-themed anime Blue Lock will be hitting the airwaves this October! In addition to a trailer and key visual, ten new cast members were announced: Masatomo Nakazawa as Wataru Kuon, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Jingo Raichi, Shoya Chiba as Yudai Imamura, Shugo Nakamura as Gin Gagamaru, Daishi Kajita as Asahi Naruhaya, Ryunosuke Watanuki as Okuhito Iemon,

Comedy anime Osomatsu-san has released a trailer and visual for its upcoming film, Osomatsu-san ~Hipipo-Zoku to Kagayaku Kajitsu~! The visual was penned by character designer Eiji Abiko. It was also confirmed that AOP will be performing the opening theme, “Hanamaru Pippi wa Yoiko Dake Reiwa ver.” Set to premiere on July 8, 2022, the film

Hey there! We’re feeling particularly hyped up this week because of a special occasion: the results of our 5th figure photo contest have been revealed! This one was our very first time incorporating users’ votes into the results. Whether you voted or entered (or both!), we couldn’t have done it without you! Although this contest

Niconico Chokaigi, an event celebrating Japan’s internet culture, returned for an in-person event this year. Thanks to the folks at Geek Lab, you’ll be able to get a peek into what it was like to attend Cho Kabuki, a particularly popular kabuki performance that stars the one and only Hatsune Miku! ©超歌舞伎 Supported by NTT