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The official YouTube channel for Japanese musician Naohiro Hayashi's solo project Multidimensional Control Mechanism YODAKA started streaming a music video for its latest song "Stardust Eureka," which is now featured as the opening theme for the spring 2026 TV anime Killed again, Mr. Detective. Multidimensional Control Mechanism YODAKA "Stardust Eureka" Music Video Killed again, Mr. Detective. Anime Creditless Opening Video Multidimensional Control Mechanism YODAKA is a solo project launched by Naohiro Hayashi, who was the frontman of the band Fish Life, the grand prix winner of the Senko Riot...

The official YouTube channel for singer-songwriter Nakamura Hak released an anime version music video for her debut digital single song, "Tada Utsukushii Noroi" (translated as "Just a beautiful curse"), which is now featured as the ending theme for the spring 2026 TV anime Witch Hat Atelier . Nakamura Hak "Tada Ustukushii Noroi" Anime Version Music Video Witch Hat Atelier Anime Creditless Ending Video Nakamura Hak was born in Den-en-chofu in Tokyo, debuting as an artist in April 2026 while currently working as an office worker. All of her music recordings feature only her vocals and a single a...

Background art by Ebisawa from The Garden of Sinners , via ufotable President Hikaru Kondo's X (formerly Twitter) account Anime studio ufotable announced on April 30 that Kazuo Ebisawa, an art director who worked at the studio, passed away on April 14. A service was held by ufotable on April 20. The studio notes on their website that they “respectfully decline any condolences, floral tributes,or visits.” Ebisawa was one of the longest-serving art directors in the anime industry. Born in 1953 , he started in the industry on The Secret of Akko-chan in 1969, then went on to work as art director a...

Will you let her be your idol? The English dub of NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE begins streaming on Crunchyroll with the first episode on Saturday, May 2, thanks to the below cast and crew! NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE English Dub Episode 1 Cast Purple Lollipop voiced by Michelle Marie Michica Gokubara voiced by Allison Hill Nechika-sama voiced by Nicole Gose Kache voiced by Erica Mendez Kache’s Boyfriend voiced by Ray Chase Otaku/Narrator voiced by Kellen Goff Otaku Customer voiced by Yong Yea Interview voiced by Heather Gonzalez Additional Voices by Allegra Clark, Meli Grant The voice of KAngel/Ame-chan is con...

After a little over 10 years in serialization, Yuki Tabata’s Black Clover manga is officially complete. Following a recent announcement that the series would be reaching its climax soon, the magical saga concluded with a three-chapter finale in Shueisha’s Jump Giga magazine. The final installment spans chapters 390-392, complete with a cover appearance and a pair of color pages. The official X (formerly Twitter) account shared Tabata's double-page spread opener to chapter 390 with an added message of thanks: The Black Clover manga kicked off its run in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump back in F...

One of the most enduring boxing anime of all time is Hajime no Ippo . Written and drawn by George Morikawa, the Hajime no Ippo manga (which translates as “The First Step”) has been running in Weekly Shonen Magazine since 1989 for 144 volumes and counting. With Morikawa’s dynamic artwork and clear passion for the sport, the series has a dedicated following all over the world. Naturally, it wasn’t long before anime came calling. If you want to step into the ring with one of the most endearing sports anime of all time, check out our Hajime no Ippo watch order guide to get a taste of what excites ...

With just 31 chapters under its belt, Ei Yamano's manga Someone Hertz is already winning over Weekly Shonen Jump readers in Japan and around the world. The manga follows a pair of teens, using the radio handles "Eel Potato" and "Owl in the Woods," as they bond over their favorite late-night radio show. To celebrate its success, the series is the subject of the latest Jump MV, featuring a very appropriate tune from some familiar names. The video is set to "Baka Majime," a song released in 2022 and credited to Creepy Nuts x Ayase x Lilas Ikuta (the latter two also being known as the duo YOASOBI)...

The official website and accounts for The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You anime today announced that the third season will begin airing on July 5 at 22:30 JST. A new key visual was also unveiled, along with character artwork for three upcoming additions to Rentaro Family. The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3 Key Visual The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3 Character Art Yamame Yasashiki, a kind-hearted member of the gardening club Momiji Momi, a middle school student with ...

The saint candidate “perfect” older sister, Flora, got her own “character concept” visual today for the upcoming anime adaptation of Almond’s light novel series The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power , featuring the character looking forlorn in a wheat field with the caption "I was promised success from the moment I was born, so failure is not an option for me." The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Flora Character Concept Visual Mitsutaka Noshitani ( The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids -A Tank with a Rare 9999 Resistance Skill Got Kicked from the Hero's Party- ) directs The Oblivi...

A brand-new trailer was released today for From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 , revealing a July 8 start date and previewing the sequel's theme song, "Kurenai no Ha" by Unicorn, along with a key visual. Both highlight incoming character additions: Hanoy Cressa, Kuriu Rybark, Prim, White Maiden and Morris Pasyushka. Cast members were not confirmed at the time of reporting. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Trailer From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Key Visual Akio Kazumi ( Loner Life in Another World ) continues to direct the From Old Co...