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Aikatsu! and Pripara, two popular idol-themed franchises will collaborate to produce a theatrical anime feature film, titled Aikatsu! × Pripara THE MOVIE -Deai no Kiseki!-.

Childhood friendship turns into something more in the upcoming anime adaptation of Kazune Kawahara’s A Star Brighter than the Sun manga, which got its first trailer and visual tonight, as well as details on the main staff and cast.

While the Super Robot Wars video game series puts mecha first and foremost, it's not uncommon to see non-robot series make it into the mix. Previous games have included ships and characters from Cowboy Bebop, Captain Harlock and Devilman. And this summer, we'll be fighting the king of the monsters himself in the upcoming Super Robot Wars Y!The latest trailer for the upcoming game piles on the announcements, confirming the full run of series represented in the show and showing off some epic gameplay footage.

Another Nightfarer is on display in the latest Elden Ring Nightreign trailer, this time showing off some of the moves that make the Recluse special. See their primeval sorceries at work in the video below.Elden Ring Nightreign Recluse Trailer. Elden Ring Nightreign hits PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam on May 30.

Euphonium) serves as director and storyboard artist for the opening and ending videos of season's Anne Shirley anime. Good things come to those who wait, and we finally get to see the two beautiful sequences as part of the show itself—and on their own!Check out the opening, set to "Yokan" by Tota:Anne Shirley Creditless OpeningAnd the ending, set to "heart" by Laura day romance:Anne Shirley Creditless EndingAnne Shirley is the most recent anime based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic Anne of Green Gables, with Hiroshi Kawamata directing the series at The Answer Studio with Natsuko Takahashi on series composition, Kenichi Tsuchiya on character designs, Tadashi Sudo on art direction and Michiru Oshima on music. Crunchyroll streams the new series and describes it:On the beautiful Prince Edward Island in Canada, an orphan named Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to Green Gables, the home of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert.

FURYU has a new game on the way later this year in the form of Varlet, a high school RPG that’s coming to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC. Billed as a story-driven experience that challenges players to “explore the duality of their own nature as they navigate the perilous high school halls,” Varlet is due out on August 28.One of the key features FURYU touts is Varlet’s Triad Stats system, which allows player choices to affect character progression through six attributes. Split between Light and Dark Triad traits, these attributes influence everything from passive battle skills to dialogue options.

The official YouTube channel for Japanese hip-hop group UMEDA CYPHER began streaming a music video for their latest single song "Urusiren," which is now featured as the ending theme for the ongoing Fire Force Season 3 TV anime.This music video was produced by Studio Ishi, who previously collaborated with the group for their "Umeda Night Fever '19" and "Amatano Orochi" videos. In addition to their performance, it depicts another story of the members lost in another world.UMEDA CYPHER "Urusiren" Music VideoFire Force Season 3 Creditless Ending VideoUMEDA CYPHER started its activities in Umeda, Osaka in 2007 and made their major debut from SME Records in March 2023. Following the digital release on April 4, the CD single of "Urusiren" released in Japan on April 23.Digital EP jacketCD jacketFollowing the first season in 2-019 and second season in 2020, the much-awaited third season of the TV anime Fire Force finally premiered in Japan on April 5, 2025.

The official website for STUDIO 4℃'s (Poupelle of Chimney Town, Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko) new original anime movie ChaO released a new video today introducing seven additional voice cast members and their characters.The new cast includes:Shi, president of the shipbuilding company where Stephen works, is voiced by Ryota Yamazato (comedy duo Nankai Candies member)Maibei, a woman who supports Chao when she is unfamiliar with life on earth, is voiced by singer Kavka ShishidoRoberta, Stephen's friend and inventor, is voiced by Yuichiro Umehara (Goblin Slayer in GOBLIN SLAYER)King Neptunus, Chao's father and leader of the mermaid kingdom, is voiced by Kenta Miyake (All Might in My Hero Academia)Juno, a rookie reporter who is following the history of humans and mermaids, is voiced by OCTPATH member Shunsei OtaThe editor-in-chief of the newspaper Juno works, is voiced by actor Anna TsuchiyaAmbassador Omede, a representative of the parliament that promotes talks between humans and mermaids and the establishment of diplomatic relations, is voiced by comedy duo Yasei Bakudan member Cookie! He will voice three characters in the film, with the two roles revealed at the theater.The site also announced that the film is nominated for the feature film competition at the Annecy International Animated…

Ageha is giving it his all this season as he raises his baby brother! SHIROHIYO: Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble is now streaming, and opening and ending movies give us a glimpse into the new isekai series's gentle vibes.Check out the opening—technically not "creditless" as the credits are baked into the animation—set to "Kuchinaoshi" by Wanuka:SHIROHIYO: Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble Creditless OpeningAnd the ending, set to "Mada Shiranai STORY" by Ms.OOJA:SHIROHIYO: Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble Creditless EndingCrunchyroll currently streams SHIROHIYO: Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble, described thus: Ageha Kikunoi was a spoiled 5-year-old before he suddenly recalled memories from a past life. Then, he loved to cook, sew, and sing above all else.

Master thief Lupin the Third is stealing the spotlight once again this year! The kabuki adaptation of the classic manga and anime series will be returning for a second run this September, and new artwork shows off the Lupin Gang in their iconic stage costumes.While art for previous productions showed the Gang in costumes reminiscent of their traditional TV and film outfits, the new art depicts them in costumes designed specifically for the kabuki production.

Ahead of a July 2025 broadcast, a brand-new trailer released today for The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 previews new cast members and the highly anticipated sequel's opening song, "Resolution" by MADKID. Fellow series regular Chiai Fujikawa also returns to perform "Eien ni Ikkai no" ("Once in a Lifetime") for the ending song.The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 Trailer Based on the light novels by Aneko Yusagi and Seira Minami, Hitoshi Haga continues to direct The Rising of the Shield Hero for Season 4 at studio Kinema Citrus, with series composition by Keigo Koyanagi and character designs by Franziska van Wulfen, Sana Komatsu and Masahiro Suwa.

Announced back in September 2023, the upcoming second season of Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead!—the comedy spin-off series focusing on the daily lives of the shipgirls of the AzurLane mixed media franchise—has published a new teaser trailer and art. At the time of this reporting, the release date for the new season has not yet been revealed.Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! Season 2 Teaser TrailerThe cast of Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead!

The second overall DLC and first Dragon Ball DAIMA character pack drops for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO in just a matter of days. DAIMA Character Pack 1 touches down on April 24, and you can see a trailer previewing the eight playable additions below.DRAGON BALL: Sparking!

Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback made new records in box-office gross and ticket sales in Detective Conan/Case Closed series history in its first three days, and also debuted in first-place in the Japanese box office weekend ranking of April 18-20, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha.The 28th feature film in the Detective Conan/Case Closed anime series opened in a total of 522 theaters (including 55 IMAX, 12 MX4D, 62 4DX, and 9 Dolby Cinema theaters) across Japan on April 18, which was the largest in the history of the franchise.

The five-member voice actor idol unit i☆Ris released a music video for their brand new song "ViVa i☆DOL!" on their official YouTube channel.The pop tune is the lead track of their much-awaited fifth original album "ViVa i☆DOL" (without the exclamation mark) to release in Japan on April 30. It will have been five years since the release of their previous fourth original album "Shall we☆Carnival" in March 2020.i☆Ris "ViVa i☆DOL!" Music VideoMaking VideoPrior to the CD release, the lead track "ViVa i☆DOL!" is now available on digital platforms for download and streaming.Album “ViVa i☆DOL” Highlight MedleyFirst press limited edition CD jacketRegular edition CD jacketCD\only edition jacketCD Jacket Photo Making Videoi☆Ris was originally formed by the six winners of the 1st Anison Vocal Audition held by avex and 81 Produce in August 2012, then released their first single "Color" on November 7 of the year.

Netflix's official YouTube channel has started streaming a trailer for BET, the upcoming English-language live-action adaptation of the gambling-themed manga series Kakegurui created by Homura Kawamoto (story) and Toru Naomura (art). The series will be releasing on May 15.According to Netflix Japan's official X (formerly Twitter), the Japanese title is Kakegurui Bet. BET TrailerThe main cast members of BET include: Miku Martineau, Ayo Solanke, Eve Edwards, Clara Alexandrova, Hunter Cardinal, Anwen O’Driscoll, Aviva Mongillo, and Ryan Sutherland.

The official website for Uta no Prince-sama The Movie: TABOO NIGHT XXXX released an opening movie from the film today.

SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] is a project focusing on vocal music developed by composer Hiroyuki Sawano, who also provides music to artists and produces music for TV dramas, anime (including Attack on Titan, Blue Exorcist, Solo Leveling) movies, and other visual media.The project's official YouTube channel has released a music video for its 13th single song, "INERTIA," which is now used as the opening theme for the spring 2025 TV anime TO BE HERO X. The music video features Sawano and the song's guest vocalist, Rei (Newspeak).SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Rei "INERTIA" Music VideoTO BE HERO X Creditless Opening VideoThe CD single of "INERTIA" is set to release in Japan on June 11. Prior to the CD release, the title tune is now available on digital platforms for streaming and download.Time-limited production edition CD jacketRegular edition CD jacketHiroyuki SawanoReiTO BE HERO X premiered in Japan on April 6, 2025.

As we continue to see Maomao and Jinshi's relationship grow in The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, the pair are seeing some blossoming of their own underneath the cherry blossoms in this month's seasonal anime visual.The Apothecary Diaries Cherry Blossom Seasonal VisualBased on the light novels by Natsu Hyuuga and Touko Shino, The Apothecary Diaries is directed by Norihiko Naganuma (The Ancient Magus' Bride), who also serves as series composer, and assistant-directed by Akinori Fudesaka (Tsuredure Children) at TOHO animation STUDIO and OLM.Crunchyroll streams the historical drama anime and describes the story:Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty.

After a series of production delays on the last two episodes of the second season of My Happy Marriage, KADOKAWA confirmed today that episodes 25 and 26 will stream globally on April 25. The two episodes were originally scheduled to air in March as part of the Winter 2025 anime season, but according to the original press release, they were “postponed due to production delays.” The episodes were also delayed in Japan, but they aired on March 31 and April 9, respectively, in the region, streaming after the TV broadcast.In today’s press release, KADOKAWA stated:“Thank you for your continued support of My Happy Marriage Season 2.  We are happy to inform you that Episodes 25 and Episode 26 (last episode) will be available for global streaming on Netflix from April 25, 2025 (Friday) at 23:00 JST.

Bring down kaiju power on your next DIY project! CASTEM, creators of unique iron tools and decorations, have launched a new hammer in the shape of Godzilla's mighty foot.Weighing in at 550g, this iron hammer uses lost-wax casting to preserve minute details. The model was created using a high-precision 3D scan of Godzilla's feet as seen in the 2001 film Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack.

Celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Doraemon manga with a pair of manga-inspired chucks! Converse is teaming up with the series to release three unique sneaker designs in honor of the big occasion.Shoes will be available in one of three designs. The All Star Aged FP HI (12, 100 yen) features a smiling Doraemon peeking out over the side of the heel.

SEGA previously teased plans to bring a bunch of its classic titles to the screen, and the next to be realized is arcade racing classic OutRun. Universal hit the gas on this one with Michael Bay attached to direct and Sydney Sweeney producing. Bay serves as producer, as well, alongside Brad Fuller at their production company Platinum Dunes.

The four-piece Japanese rock band [Alexandros] released a music video for their new song "Koeru" ("Transcending") on their official YouTube channel. The rock tune is now featured as the opening theme for the first cour of the Umamusume: Cinderella Gray TV anime.The music video was produced under the theme of "past, present, and future," and consists of videos of the band's past live performances, music videos and behind-the-scenes footage projected on giant LED screens. [Alexandros] "Koeru" Music VideoUmamusume: Cinderella Gray Creditless Cour 1 Opening Video[Alexandros] was first formed in 2001 under the name [Champagne] by guitarist and vocalist Yohei Kawakami, but has used its current name since 2014.