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The story of Akane-banashi , the upcoming anime about the world of Japanese storytelling known as rakugo, actually begins with Akane's father, Tohru Osaki — or Shinta Arakawa as he's known onstage. The rise and fall of this rakugaki-in-training kicks off the narrative, and a new character trailer previews his role in the anime. Check it out, featuring Jun Fukuyama in the role of Shinta Arakawa: Akane-banashi Shinta Arakawa Character Trailer The cast of Akane-banashi includes: Akane Osaki voiced by Anna Nagase Karashi Nerimaya voiced by Takuya Eguchi Hikaru Koragi voiced by Rie Takahashi Shinta...

The currently broadcasting light anime based on the Monster Eater light novel and manga series published a creditless version of its opening animation sequence today. The video features NEE performing “Seiki no Sata” (“Verdict of True Character”), the official opening theme song for the series. Monster Eater Creditless Opening Based on the original work by Renkino, the Monster Eater manga is adapted by Egashira and G!on and illustrated by Ichimatsu Kei and Tanao Tanako. Hikaru Sato directs the light anime at animation studios Imagica Infos and Imageworks Studio, with production supervision by ...

A new animation label entitled “The Kamen Rider Animated” was announced today at a special event celebrating the 55th anniversary of the tokusatsu superhero franchise Kamen Rider produced by Toei Company and Ishimori Productions. The goal of the new label is to explore the world of Kamen Rider in animated form with works that appeal even to people that are unfamiliar with the series. The animated projects will be marketed to both Japanese and international audiences, and will focus on new stories as well as as previous entries in the Kamen Rider series. Created by manga author Shotaro Ishinomo...

The currently broadcasting TV anime based on Chikyu no Osakana Ponchan's Kirio Fan Club manga published creditless versions of its opening and ending animation sequences today. The opening sequence features Skirt and ODD Foot Works performing “FANCLUB”, while the ending sequence features Ako performing “Harmony”. Kirio Fan Club Opening Animation Kirio Fan Club Ending Animation Jitsugyou no Nihonsha serialized the original Kirio Fan Club in their Comic Ruelle manga magazine, with six volumes published in Japan to date. Kodansha USA also publishes an English-language version of the series, with ...

The official accounts for My Hero Academia unveiled a new visual commemorating the anime's 10th anniversary today, as well as a new visual teasing the previously announced extra episode that will release on May 2. The episode will stream on Crunchyroll when it premieres. Titled "More," the extra episode will adapt Chapter 431 of the original manga. The chapter serves as an epilogue to the entire series, eight years after the conclusion of the main story, and shows where Deku and his friends are on their adult hero journeys. 10th Anniversary Visual "More" Visual A new smartphone game titled My ...

The official YouTube channel for the 15-member digital voice actor idol group 22/7 (pronounced Nanabun no Nijyuuni) started streaming a music video for their 16th single song, "Futatu no Michi" ('Two Paths'), which is now featured as the ending theme for the spring 2026 TV anime The Beginning After the End Season 2 . 22/7 "Futatsu no Michi" Music Video The Beginning After the End Season 2 Creditless Ending Video 22/7, a digital voice actror idol project executive-produced by Yasushi Akimoto (AKB48, Nogizaka46, Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora), originally consisted of 11 members, but eight new members...

The official website and accounts for the Chainsmoker Cat vice-of-life anime today revealed a July 2 at 24:30 JST (effectively July 3 at 0:30) premiere date for Japanese television, along with a new key visual and six additional cast members. Chainsmoker Cat Anime Key Visual The cast of Chainsmoker Cat includes: Yaniko voiced by Yuko Natsuyoshi Yakuneko voiced by Misato Matsuoka Hameneko voiced by Yurie Funato Kansaineko voiced by Ayaka Shimizu Aruneko voiced by Shiori Izawa Ochinpo Tatsuro voiced by Riko Akechi Landlord voiced by Tetsu Inada Yakuneko Hameneko Kansaineko Aruneko Ochinpo Tatsur...

The official website for the Macross anime franchise announced the launch of the 10th anniversary project for its fourth TV anime series, Macross Delta . The franchise's official YouTube channel also started streaming an announcement trailer for the project, and the illustration featured in the end of the video was newly drawn by the anime's original character designer, Chisato Mita. Details of the project will be revealed on the franchise's official social media channels in the coming days. Macross Delta 10th Anniversary Project Announcement Trailer Following Super Dimension Fortress Macross ...

It's not rocket science… or is it? The first episode of the English dub of Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 3 is now streaming on Crunchyroll, with new episodes to follow weekly! Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 3 English Dub Cast Senku voiced by Aaron Dismuke Chrome voiced by Matt Shipman Gen voiced by Brandon McInnis Kohaku voiced by Felecia Angelle Ryusui voiced by Clifford Chapin Taiju voiced by Ricco Fajardo Suika voiced by Sarah Wiedenheft Xeno voiced by John Burgmeier Kaseki voiced by Kenny Green Chelsea voiced by Rebecca Chiara Marano Carlos voiced by Mauricio Ortiz-Segura Ukyo voiced by Mar...

The official YouTube channel for the five-member Japanese rock band Novelbright started streaming a music video for their new song, "Toumei" ('Transparent'), which is now featured as the opening theme for the spring 2026 TV anime The Ramparts of Ice . Novelbright "Toumei" Music Video The Ramparts of Ice Creditless Opening Video Novelbright, centered around vocalist Yudai Takenaka, made their major debut on August 17, 2020, with the digital single "Sunny drop" released by Universal Music/Universal Sigma, releasing two CD singles, 20 digital singles, and four full-length albums to date. Their pr...