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Japanese hard rock band BAND-MAID released their new digital single song "Zen" worldwide on January 13 and posted the song's music video on their official YouTube channel.The song is now featured as the opening theme for MAPPA's original TV anime ZENSHU, and the music video was shot in MAPPA's new office, which just moved to Nakano, Tokyo in October. The office itself, where the TV anime ZENSHU is being produced, is shown for the first time.BAND-MAID "Zen" Music VideoZENSHU Creditless Opening Video"Zen" digital jacket The TV anime ZENSHU premiered in Japan on January 5, 2025. Crunchyroll is now streaming the first two episodes for members worldwide excluding Japan.Crunchyroll describes ZENSHU as such:After graduating from high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator.

Featuring "Tada, Kimi no Mama de" by Sou (ID: INVADED OP), a creditless version of original anime ZENSHU's ending song sequence is now available to watch below.ZENSHU Ending Video Mitsue Yamazaki (Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle) directs ZENSHU at studio MAPPA, with scripts by Kimiko Ueno (Delicious in Dungeon), Yoshiteru Tsujino's original character designs adapted for animation by Kayoko Ishikawa (Sarazanmai) and music by Yukari Hashimoto (A Sign of Affection).Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and describes the story:After graduating from high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator. Her talent quickly flourishes, and she makes her debut as a director in no time. Her first anime becomes a massive hit, sparking a social phenomenon and earning her recognition as an up-and-coming genius director.

Production delays will only be a hurdle in ZENSHU's story, as the original series from studio MAPPA joins the list of Winter 2025 anime with a simultaneous English dub release! The first episode streams on Crunchyroll from Sunday, January 5 with the below cast and crew.ZENSHU English Dub CastNatsuko voiced by Madeleine MorrisLuke voiced by Ryan NegrónUnio voiced by Luci ChristianMemerun voiced by Alexis TiptonQJ voiced by Derick SnowPresident voiced by C.J.

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The ZENSHU TV anime from MAPPA announced that it is set to premiere on January 5, 2025, following the release of a brand new trailer at CCXP in Brazil. A new trailer and accompanying key art were unveiled during the Crunchyroll Industry Panel, offering an enticing glimpse of what’s actually to come in the original anime series.As previewed in the trailer, the Japanese rock band BAND-MAID will perform the opening theme “Zen,” with Sou performing the ending theme “Tada, Kimo no Mama de.” As previously announced, ZENSHU will stream on Crunchyroll as it premieres in Japan in January.ZENSHU New Trailer, Key ArtMitsue Yamasaki (Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle) is on board as director, with Kimiko Ueno (The Royal Tutor) providing the scripts and Kayoko Ishikawa (Sarazanmai) serving as one of the chief animation directors and adapting Yoshiteru Tsujino's original character designs.

The ZENSHU TV anime from MAPPA confirmed today the new series will premiere in January 2025 following the release of its second teaser trailer. The new trailer had its world premiere at the Crunchyroll Industry Panel at New York Comic Con 2024.Mitsue Yamasaki (Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle) is on board as director, with Kimiko Ueno (The Royal Tutor) providing the scripts and Kayoko Ishikawa (Sarazanmai) serving as one of the chief animation directors and adapting Yoshiteru Tsujino's original character designs. ZENSHU will feature the music of Yukari Hashimoto (Komi Can't Communicate, March comes in like a lion).

The convention season isn't over for Crunchyroll as we're heading to New York Comic Con from October 17-20, 2024 at the Javits Center! Alongside new announcements and the world premiere trailer of ZENSHU at the Crunchyroll Industry Panel, special guests will a

Following the news in March of MAPPA’s new original anime ZENSHU is in production, Crunchyroll is announcing today that the TV anime will stream on the platform when it premieres in the future! Additionally, the world premiere of a new trailer for ZENSHU will

Right on the cusp of AnimeJapan 2024, MAPPA opened up an official website and Twitter account for  ZENSHU., a new original TV anime. The main cast and staff were revealed along with a teaser trailer and visual for the series, which follows Natsuko Hirose throu