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The official YouTube channel for Japanese singer Mayu Maeshima started streaming a music video for her latest ninth digital single song, "BEAUTIFUL," which is now featured as the opening theme for the spring 2026 TV anime The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King . Mayu Maeshima "BEAUTIFUL" Music Video The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King Creditless Opening Video Maeshima was the first vocalist of the contemporary creative unit MYTH & ROID . She left the unit in November 2017 to pursue her solo singer career, and has performed theme songs for various popular anime series, such as Re:ZER...

The official YouTube channel for anisong unit ClariS started streaming a music video for their upcoming 30th CD single song, "Revive," which is now featured as the opening theme for the second cour of the Scum of the Brave anime. ClariS "Revive" Music Video Prior to the release on YouTube, ClariS revealed the music video for the first time during their live concert at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo on April 17, which was the first show of their latest tour, "ClariS -03- 1st TOUR 2026 ~Trigger Anthem~." This tour marks the first time they have performed as a trio consisting of Clara, Elly and Anna. "Revi...

The official website for the Doraemon franchise announced that the Doraemon TV anime will air a special episode set in Vietnam, titled "The Gift Is a Trip to Vietnam," in Japan on May 23. This special episode is produced to commemorate May as Shizuka’s birth month — Shizuka being a key character in the latest 45th feature film, Doraemon: Nobita and the New Castle of the Undersea Devil — and to celebrate the film’s upcoming release in Vietnam. The TV anime has previously aired the "Doraemon Around the World" series, featuring episodes set in Thailand and Spain, and the upcoming Vietnam episode ...

It's time for Rosemyne's chapter. The English dub of Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke begins streaming on Crunchyroll with the first episode on Saturday, April 18, thanks to the below cast and crew! Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke English Dub Episode 1 Cast Rosemyne voiced by Reba Buhr Ferdinand voiced by Armen Taylor Sylvester voiced by Christopher Wehkamp Wilfried/Ella voiced by Sky Santacruz Florencia/Brigitte voiced by Allison Hill Karstedt voiced by Bill Butts Elvira voiced by Ariana Nicole George Eckhard voiced by Jonathon Ha Lamprecht/H...

A baker’s dozen of frights are on the way to TV Tokyo, which announced plans to produce a live-action anthology series adaptation of 13 Junji Ito manga stories. Titled Strange -Ito Junji no Yoru mo Nemurenu Kimyō na Hanashi- , the series is set for a July 3 premiere on TV Tokyo’s Drama 24 block. An official website and X (formerly Twitter) account are live for the project. Directors for the adaptations include Atsuhiro Yamada, Yuta Shimotsu and Ryota Kondo, with Daisuke Hosaka overseeing scripts and Tatsuro Inamoto teaming up on screenwriting. South Korean girl group IVE will perform “JIGSAW” ...

It’s almost time to hit the beach with Rimuru and crew as That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea releases in international theaters soon! Tickets are now on sale for select global screenings, so be sure to check your regional Crunchyroll News pages for more details on international releases. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea Movie Tickets on Sale Links United States: Tickets now on sale here Worldwide: Tickets now on sale here That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea Movie International ...

The "Gourmet Devil" will find herself biting off more than she can chew when the English dub of Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy begins streaming on Crunchyroll with the first episode on Saturday, April 18, thanks to the below cast and crew! Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy English Dub Episode 1 Cast Kanan voiced by Corey Pettit Kyougi voiced by Bradley Gareth Beelzebub voiced by Cris George Nadeko voiced by Marianne Bray Additional Voices by Rebecca Chiara Marano, Katelyn Barr, Meg McClain, Nia Celeste, James Marler, Ricco Fajardo, Mauricio Ortiz-Segura, Drew Breedlove, Celeste Perez, Jorda...

PRAGMATA is the newest IP from the legendary publisher Capcom, known for franchises like Street Fighter , Devil May Cry and Mega Man . Combining frenetic action shooting with hacking puzzles, all set on a vast lunar base, it’s clear the team is going out of this world with its creativity. I had the chance to ask the team behind PRAGMATA , mainly producer Edvin Edso and director Yonghee Cho, some questions regarding the title, like its anime inspirations, story, and gameplay. For many, the combat of PRAGMATA is one of its biggest draws, combining third-person action shooting with puzzle solving...

A new chapter is about to begin in Pokémon Horizons: The Series ! Today, the ongoing anime teased its next chapter, which premieres in Japan on May 22. The new arc will be called Wonder Voyage , and a new visual shows more adventures (and more characters) in store! Ditto and a new girl take center stage in the next chapter's poster, and scenes around the edge of the image evoke moments from games and spinoffs across the long-running franchise. See if you can spot the references to Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE and more! Pokémon Horizons: Wonder Voyage Visual The newest Pokémon anime, titled Pokémo...

Growing up, I was taught early on that food (especially meat) didn’t just appear on a plate. There was always an understanding of where it came from and the respect that came with it. Watching Golden Kamuy brought some of that feeling back. The way Asirpa and the rest of the crew prepare and share food reflects that same idea: that every meal has a story behind it and should be respected. It reminded me of how my grandparents always told me to make sure I finish my plate and be grateful for every meal. This piece is less of a review/recap and more about how Golden Kamuy builds its emotional ba...