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Wonderful Precure! is winding down this month, and You and Idol Precure♪ is preparing for its grand debut next month. But we're already thinking ahead to fall movies!

The upcoming anime adaptation of Tatsuro Suga's manga The Catcher in the Ballpark! has added two more "residents" to the bleachers of the baseball stadium. Meet the pair of security guards keeping baseball fans safe—albeit guided by very different motivations.Takimoto (left) and Igarashi (right)Jin Urayama (Tatsuma Suguro in Blue Exorcist) voices Igarashi, a veteran stadium security guard with 30 years of experience.

mono, an upcoming TV anime based on the four panel manga by Afro (Laid-Back Camp), has revealed a new piece of character art and a new character trailer, this time focusing on Kako Komada (voiced by Maki Kawase). The series is scheduled to broadcast in Japan beginning in April 2025. Houbunsha publishes the original mono manga in their Manga Time Kirara Carat seinen manga magazine.

Toei Animation has announced that Kazuyoshi Takeda's award-winning manga Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise will be receiving an animated film adaptation at the end of this year. The film's release coincides with the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.A special trailer has been released as part of the announcement:Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise TrailerPlans for an anime adaptation were originally announced back in 2021.Goro Kuji (Chained Soldier) will direct the film, marking his movie directorial debut. Takeda will collaborate with Junji Nishimura to pen the screenplay adaptation of the manga.Peleilu: Guernica of Paradise was serialized in Hakusensha's Young Animal from 2016 to 2021 and won the Japan Cartoonists Association Award's Excellence Award in 2017.

ALDNOAH.ZERO (Re ), an upcoming theatrical anime film that compiles the 2014 – 2015 ALDNOAH.ZERO TV anime along with new footage, has released a new trailer (below) and new key art. The film will screen at select theaters in Japan beginning on February 28, 2025.ALDNAOH.ZERO (Re ) TrailerBased on an original story by Gen Urobuchi (of NITROPLUS), Ei Aoki directed the ALDNAOH.ZERO TV anime at animation studio TROYCA. Katsuhiko Takayama provided the series composition, Masako Matsumoto provided the character designs (based on original creations by Takako Shimura) and served as chief animation director and Hiroyuki Sawano provided the music.ALDNAOH.ZERO (Re ) key artCrunchyroll describes ALDNOAH.ZERO: Humanity has clearly split into two and currently there is no way these groups will once again unite.

Seven Seas Entertainment announced another handful of licenses this week, including one light novel series and six new manga. From the Grand Metal Organs manga to The Devil Princess light novels and some boys' love manga, you can see what's on the way later this year in the slate below.Wimpy Demon King and Tsundere Hero by Haruo NatsunoNovember 2025Synopsis:Prince Ike embarked on an epic quest with one goal: defeat the evil Demon King of Mano and free his kingdom from fear. Disguised as a woman, Ike hopes to feign being kidnapped and get closer to the king.

Outside of all the regularly-scheduled character trailers, Bandai Namco gave us a closer look at the gameplay systems for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls. The overview trailer covers everything from the battle system to options over the course of six minutes and some change, closing out with a tease of what's to come as part of the Season Pass.While the specific characters have yet to be revealed, the Season Pass will include four playable characters from the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime. Players with the Season Pass will be able to download and play as the new additions before they fully launch during a one-week early access period.

With a genius engineer and a princess knight added to his arsenal, protagonist Liam is primed to take on an April 2025 release in a brand-new trailer and key visual unveiled for sci-fi isekai anime I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! Key Visual The I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! anime's confirmed cast is as follows:Liam voiced by Natsuki HanaeLiam (Young) voiced by Kaori MaedaAmagi voiced by Reina UedaNias voiced by Ayana TaketatsuTia voiced by Mikako KomatsuGuide voiced by Takehito KoyasuNiasTiaBased on the light novels by Yomu Mishima and Nadare Takamine, Tetsuya Yanagisawa (Berserk of Gluttony) directs I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!

The girls of the Rent-a-Girlfriend anime are gearing up for their biggest season yet in the latest teaser visual for the next season of the ongoing adaption of Reiji Miyajima’s romantic-comedy manga. Alongside the visual, the series announced that the fourth season will air over two parts, with the first part set to premiere in July 2025. The central staff and returning cast were also confirmed for Rent-a-Girlfriend season four, with season one and two director Kazuomi Koga returning to the series.Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 Teaser Visual The original Rent-a-Girlfriend manga has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine since July 12, 2017.

A brand-new trailer and key visual released today for the upcoming Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved anime film revealed a planned June 27, 2025 theatrical release in Japan, along with confirmation of more cast and production staff members.The visual's tagline reads, "I don't want to let go of this hand."Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid:A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved Special TrailerMiss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid:A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved Key Visual The film's confirmed cast is as follows:Kanna voiced by Maria NaganawaKobayashi voiced by Mutsumi TamuraTohru voiced by Yuki KuwaharaElma voiced by Yuki TakadaLucoa voiced by Minami TakahashiIlulu voiced by Shiori Sugiura (replacing Tomomi Mineuchi)Fafnir voiced by Daisuke OnoMakoto voiced by Yuichi NakamuraRiko voiced by Emiri KatoShota voiced by Kaori IshiharaBased on the manga by coolkyousinnjya, Tatsuya Ishihara (Sound!

The cast for the One Piece live-action series—which adapts Eiichiro Oda's ongoing manga—continues to grow today with the announcement of three new cast members joining the second season. Following on from yesterday’s castings, today the live-action portrayals of the revolutionary Dragon, Alabasta guard Igaram and Loguetown resident Ipponmatsu were revealed. The following are new additions to the One Piece live-action series:Dragon played by Rigo SanchezIgaram played by Yonda ThomasIpponmatsu played by James Hiroyuki LiaoThe first season of the live-action One Piece series debuted in August 2023.

Ahead of a planned 2025 release, the official accounts for the Once Upon a Witch's Death anime today released a brand-new character trailer for Sophie Hayter, the genius "witch of blessings" who performs spectacular magic at festivals across the country and is a sucker for food.Once Upon a Witch's Death Sophie Character Trailer The Once Upon a Witch's Death anime's confirmed cast is as follows:Meg voiced by Yoshino AoyamaFaust voiced by Yoshiko SakakibaraSophie Hayter voiced by Hina YomiyaFine Cavendish voiced by Rumi OkuboCarbuncle voiced by Miharu HanaiShirofukuro voiced by Aina SuzukiMysterious Girl voiced by Atsumi TanezakiBased on the light novels by Saka and Chorefuji, Atsushi Nigorikawa (Beast Tamer) directs Once Upon a Witch's Death: The Tale of the One Thousand Tears of Joy at studio EMT Squared, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi (The Quintessential Quintuplets) and character designs by Yukishizuku (Aterlier Ryza chief animation director).Yen Press publishes an official English version of the light novel series and describes the story:On Meg’s seventeenth birthday, she learns that she only has one year left to live. Her mentor—the Eternal Witch, Faust—explains that she is cursed and the only way to save herself is to grow a seed of life using one…

This March, the London stage production of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro opens in the West End! This return to the heart of London's theatre scene brings with it a new star, as well as celebrated returning actors.Taking the lead as Mei will be Victoria Chen, making her RSC debut. Chen has appeared in productions around the world, ranging from the U.S.

Shortly after making a run through the United Kingdom in February, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: the Super Live will bring its 2.5D stage musical performances to North America for an 18-city tour this March.

The artists responsible for the opening and ending theme songs for the ongoing Shangri-La Frontier anime's second season's latest cour each posted music videos for their songs on their official YouTube channels.Japanese singer and rapper Awich provides the opening theme song "Frontiers." As her first anime theme song work, the song released digitally on January 5. Immediately after the 39th episode, where the song was featured for the second time, a collaboration music video composed entirely of footage from the anime was released on her official YouTube channel.Awich "Frontiers" Music VideoShangri-La Frontier Season 2 Cour 2 Creditless Opening VideoAwich artist photoJapanese rock band CVLTE performs the ending theme song "realitYhurts," which released digitally on January 6. The band was formed in 2017 and has collaborated with a wide variety of international artists.

The Apollo's Song science fiction manga by Osamu Tezuka will now be adapted into a live-action TV drama beginning on February 18, 2025, premiering on Mainichi Broadcasting System and Tokyo Broadcasting System in Japan. Ken Ninomiya will write and direct the series, starring Shori Sato as Shogo Chikaishi and Akari Takaishi as Hiromi Watari.Apollo's Song Teaser TrailerShonen Gahosha serialized the original Apollo's Song manga in their Weekly Shonen King manga magazine in 1970. originally published an English language version of the series, and describes the story as follows:Apollo’s Song follows the tragic journey of Shogo, a young man whose abusive childhood has instilled in him a loathing for love so profound he finds himself compelled to acts of violence when he is witness to any act of intimacy or affection whether by human or beast.

The official YouTube channel for anisong singer Aimer has started streaming a music video for her 25th single song "SCOPE." The rock tune is now featured as the opening theme for the winter 2025 TV anime Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective. Yasuhiro Arafune, known for his commercial works for Monster Hunter and GRANBLUE FANTASY, served as the director of the video with a mystery planted, using CG and VFX, Aimer "SCOPE" Music VideoAmeku M.D.: Doctor Detective Opening VideoAs her latest anime theme song work, the CD single of "SCOPE" is set to release in Japan on February 19, 2025. Prior to the CD release, the title tune is now available on digital platforms for streaming and download."SCOPE" digital single jacketThe TV anime adaptation of Mikito Chinen's medical mystery novel series Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective premiered in Japan on January 2, 2025.

Japanese rock band osage posted a music video for their latest song "Fragment" on their official YouTube channel. The rock tune is now featured as the ending theme for the ongoing second cour of the TV anime Blue Miburo.The music video, directed by Takuro Okubo who is know for his MV works for girl idol group NMB48, Nogizaka46, and Hinatazaka46, expresses the intensity and impulsiveness of the song in an exciting monotone tone.osage "Fragment" Music VideoBlue Miburo Cour 2 Creditless Ending Video osage was formed in 2017 and "Fragment" is their first anime theme song work. The song is included in the band's first major EP "Fragment e.p" released on January 15"Fragment e.p" jacketThe TV anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's historical manga Blue Miburo premiered in Japan on October 12, 2024.

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) confirmed that "Eikyu hours" ("Eternal Hours"), the latest single by the Love Live! Sunshine!! series' nine-member voice actor unit Aqours, has been certified platinum by shipping more than 250,000 copies since its release.As the theme song for their upcoming final solo concert, "Love Live!

After what feels like years of rumors, leaks, and tidbits of information direct from the source, Nintendo finally officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2 through a first-look teaser video on the company's official YouTube channel. The video confirms the Switch 2's look, its expanded size compared to the now eight-year-old original Switch and a 2025 release.Nintendo Switch 2 TeaserThe above teaser also includes a quick tease of something new to do with Mario Kart.  It confirms that most original Switch games will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, as the new console uses the same type of cartridge as the Switch.

The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries, an upcoming TV anime based on the supernatural mystery manga series, has revealed three new additions to its main cast. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in April 2025.The new cast members include:Reijiro Enokido voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana (Shylock in Promise of Wizard)Reijiro EnokidoTatsumi Sekiguchi voiced by Shuya Nishiji (Kinkaku in The Eccentric Family)Tatsumi SekiguchiShutaro Kiba voiced by Takanori Hoshino (Sylphid in Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four!)Shutaro KibaBased on the Rozen Kreuz novel series created by Natsuhiko Kyogoku, Kodansha serializes the original The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries manga by Aki Shimizu in their Comic Days shonen manga magazine. Chihiro Kumano directs the TV anime at animation studio 100studio.

Things are about to get a bit fishy during the summer season of 2025, because a new full length theatrical anime film, entitled ChaO, has been announced by animation studio STUDIO4℃ (Poupelle of Chimney Town, Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko). The main staff and a teaser image (below) have been revealed for the film. Yasuhiro Aoki directs the film at STUDIO4℃.

Featuring "Real" by miwa (My Hero Academia Season 3 ED) and friends beneath the cherry blossoms, a creditless version of Momentary Lily's ending song sequence is now available to watch below. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the original action anime.Momentary Lily Ending VideoThe Momentary Lily anime's main cast is as follows:Yuri Kawatsu voiced by Natsuko AbeErika Kodaiji voiced by Tsugumi SakuragiHinageshi Usuzumi voiced by Shion WakayamaRenge Kasumi voiced by Manatsu MurakamiSazanka Yoshino voiced by Misaki KunoAyame Sakuya voiced by Miyuri ShimabukuroWith concept design by Takahiro Kishida, Shingo Suzuki (Scar on the Praeter) serves as chief director and character designer for the Momentary Lily anime at studio GoHands, while Susumu Kudo and Katsumasa Yokomine serve as directors.

The official YouTube channel for Poka Poka Ion, a special unit consisting of voice actor Nao Toyama and Kiyono Yasuno, has started streaming a music video for their long-awaited second CD single song "Re : me." The song is now featured as the ending theme for the winter 2025 TV anime I’m a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl’s Pet.Poka Poka Ion "Re : me" Music Video The unit was unofficially formed by Toyama and Yasuno, who were also members of the voice actor unit Walküre for the Macross Delta anime franchise, in 2017, and made their official debut with their first CD single "Yajirushi→" in March 2022. As previously reported, the unit announced the resumption of their activities on December 11, 2024. The CD single of "Re : me" is set to release on March 5, 2025.