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Get ready to enter the Atelier, together! Crunchyroll announced today it's launching an official Witch Hat Atelier companion podcast, Witch Chat, which will take fans through magical discussions after each episode of the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama's hit manga. The weekly audio and video series, hosted by content creator Lena Lemon and Crunchyroll's own Tim Lyu, is available now on Crunchyroll's Crunchyroll Presents YouTube channel and Spotify, with Apple Podcasts and more launching soon. Witch Chat: The Official Witch Hat Atelier Companion Podcast Release Date: Wee...

Following up on last month’s preview, the main trailer has arrived for the Love Live! Hasunosora Jyogakuin School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party anime film. Check out the latest look at the 3DCG-animated feature ahead of its May 8 theatrical premiere in Japan below. Love Live! Hasunosora Jyogakuin School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party Main Trailer The Blu-ray will be released in theaters on the same day as the film’s premiere. There are also a number of concessions and merch that will be available when it debuts, including mini acrylic stands, glasses cases and more. Love Live! Hasunosora Jyogakui...

This week’s set of license announcements from Seven Seas Entertainment isn’t quite a six-pack, but it’s close. The North American publisher announced three manga licenses, a light novel and a new audiobook, with the latter bringing the story of Michi Ichiho and Lala Takemiya’s boys’ love light novel Yes, No, or Maybe? to life in audio form starting today. Beyond that, you can see what’s in store for December, as well as releases looming in early 2027 below. Yes, No, or Maybe? Audiobook - Siren Imprint by Michi Ichiho and Lala Takemiya, with narration by Derek Prince April 16, 2026 Synopsis: Ku...

Avid gamers will no doubt have played CAIRN , the mountain climbing game that is about so much more than climbing a mountain. The game not only features unique challenges and impactful gameplay, but also an incredible soundtrack. A big reason for that is the contributions of The Toxic Avenger, the renowned French DJ, composer, and songwriter, who lent his talents and masterful view of music to the game. The fun does not stop there! The Toxic Avenger also happens to be a massive anime fan, and was kind enough to chat with me about his work on the game and how anime influences his songwriting. D...

What could possibly convince students from completely different social groups to become friends? Anime, of course! Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? follows the friendship (and possibly more) between otaku Takuya Seo and two of the most fashionable girls in his class. The series is now streaming on Crunchyroll, and a creditless version of the opening is also available on YouTube. Check it out, set to "HIDE AND SEEK" by i-dle: Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Creditless Opening Video Shin Mita directs Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? at TMS Entertainment 6th Floor Studio, with series composition by Kazuh...

From Bad Trip to Flash Kicks, director Kitao Sakurai appears to be going all out with the upcoming live-action Street Fighter film. The 2026 attempt at cracking this particular nut stars Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, 50 Cent as Balrog and more, and they’re pretty much all present and ready to throw down in ridiculous ways in the new full trailer below. Live-Action Street Fighter Trailer Street Fighter opens on October 16. The cast of World Warriors includes: Ken Masters played by Noah Centineo Ryu played by Andrew Koji Chun-...

Gero is undertaking the most difficult mission of his life: the dating scene! This season's anime adaptation of MARRIAGETOXIN blends high-stakes action with a search for love. New episodes are airing every week on Crunchyroll, and a creditless version of the show's action-packed opening is now available, too! Check it out, set to "Kill or Kiss" by Yurina Hirate: MARRIAGETOXIN Creditless Opening Video Motonobu Hori ( Metallic Rouge ) directs the MARRIAGETOXIN anime at studio bones film, with series composition by Kimiko Ueno ( ZENSHU ), character designs and chief animation direction by Kohei T...

The official YouTube channel for the five-member Japanese rock band Shukatsu Club started streaming a music video for their latest digital single song, "Tensei Ganbou" ('A desire to be reincarnated'), which is now featured as the opening theme for the spring 2026 TV anime My Ribdiculous Reincarnation . Shukatsu Club "Tensei Ganbou" Music Video My Ribdiculous Reincarnation Anime Creditless Opening Video In August 2020, with the aim of launching "Music to End Music," like-minded members gathered around Shonen Aaaaaa (vocal, guitar) to form Shukatsu Club. Based in Niigata, the band has been activ...

The official YouTube channel for singer-songwriter Hana Hope began streaming a music video for her new song, "blue hour," which is now featured as the opening theme for the spring 2026 TV anime A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA . Hana Hope "blue hour" Music Video A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA Anime Creditless Opening Video Hana Hope is a 19-year-old up-and-coming singer-songwriter who continues her artistic career while commuting between a university in the United States and Japan. She began her career as a singer at the age of 13. In 2023, she was selected to perform the theme song for "Fate/Grand Or...

Konomi Suzuki released her new digital single song "Recollect" today, on April 16. The song, a collaboration with singer and rapper Ashnikko, is now featured as the opening theme for Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 . To celebrate the song's release, the anime's official YouTube channel released a special video for the song featuring footage from Episode 67, "The Reason I'm Taking You With Me." "Recollect" Konomi Suzuki feat. Ashnikko Special Movie Suzuki has performed the opening themes for all four seasons of the Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- TV anime, including "...