The new anime adaptation of classic visual novel Higurashi When They Cry announced during a live stream on the Kadokawa Anime Channel that more of the original cast will be returning! Yukino Satsuki, Kanai Mika, and Tamura Yukari will reprise their roles as Sonozaki Mion, Houjou Satoko, and Furude Rika respectively. They will join previously
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Rhyme Anima is part of the Hypnosis Mic rap battle franchise, which was launched in Sept. 2017 by King Records. Beginning with CDs, the project has also received manga, game, and stage show adaptations. Set in a world where war for territory is waged not with weapons, but words, the Hypnosis Mic features a cast
Bleach author Kubo Tite’s newest work Burn the Witch is getting an anime movie adaptation set to open this autumn! A key visual and trailer have been released, bringing the world of Ninny and Noel in “reverse London” to life. [embedded content] The movie will be directed by Kawano Tatsurou ( Psycho-Pass, Kabaneri of the
The visual and trailer preview the action to come with the arrival of powerful magician Angelina Kudou Shields at First High, along with Tatsuya, Miyuki and other familiar members of the cast. Based on the popular series of light novels by Ishida Kana, the series follows Tatsuya and Miyuki, two magician siblings who live in
Popular anime Beastars will return for its second season in 2021! While a specific date has not been announced, it was confirmed that Kimura Subaru ( Yamada Ichirou in Hypnosis Mic, Goda Takeshi in Doraemon ) will be joining the cast as a lion named Free, a member of the Shishigumi gang. Character visuals for
Fantasy anime Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? has released a teaser trailer and visual for its upcoming third season! [embedded content] It was also announced that Iguchi Yuka, who played Hitachi Chigusa of the Takemikazuchi Familia, will perform the opening theme song for Season 3, having done so
A second trailer was also revealed, featuring the voices of numerous characters who will sway the fate of the world. Along with character visuals, 14 additional cast members were confirmed: Sakamoto Maaya as Leonardo da Vinci, Kawasumi Ayako as Lion King, Mizushima Takahiro as Gawain, Sawashiro Miyuki as Mordred, Okiayu Ryoutarou as Lancelot, Uchiyama Kouki
Popular anime Is the Order a Rabbit? has released a Season 3 key visual by Koi plus info regarding its cast and creative team, as well as confirming the subtitle Bloom. The main cast will be reprising their roles for Season 3, including Sakura Ayane as Cocoa, Minase Iori as Chino, Taneda Risa as Rize,
Arimura Kasumi will be joining the cast of the upcoming Rurouni Kenshin live action movies as Yukishiro Tomoe, Kenshin’s former wife! Tomoe was married to Kenshin while he was still a heartless killer, and eventually died by his sword. On accepting the role, Arimura commented on the sense of pressure she felt knowing how important
The Yowamushi Pedal live action movie adaptation has released a teaser trailer and poster visual starring lead actor Nagase Ren from boyband King & Prince! Narrated by Nagase as protagonist Onoda Sakamichi, the trailer introduces the beginning of his cycling journey, as well as rival cyclist Imaizumi Shusuke (played by Itou Kentarou) and cycling club
Popular manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will be adapted into two new games for PS4 and iOS/Android! Set for release on PS4 in 2021, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hinokami Kepputan will be an action game in which the player takes on the role of demon slayer Tanjiro, as he tries to restore his sister Nezuko
Popular idol franchise Love Live! will be selecting one cast member for its upcoming anime through open auditions! Along with the exciting news, a teaser illustration has been released for the new project. Readers of fan magazine LoveLive! Days will have the opportunity to vote on the song that candidates will be asked to prepare,
Popular anime Fruits Basket has released a new series of character visuals featuring members of the Student Council set to appear in the upcoming second season! The newly released character visuals feature student council vice president Manabe Kakeru and treasurer Kuragi Machi, played by Eguchi Takuya and Kakuma Ai respectively. Originally a manga by Takaya
Virtual YouTubers, or VTubers as they are better known in Japan, are taking the Otaku industry by storm. Among the 10,000+ VTubers in January 2020, NIJISANJI stands as one of the most famous and popular VTuber collectives. Here’s an introduction to NIJISANJI, by NIJISANJI! [embedded content] At the intersection of cutting edge technology and modern
With almost 60 successful prize exhibitions under its belt, the Prize Fair made its winter appearance in Tokyo on Feb. 7 with tons of upcoming releases from industry leaders. Inside it all was a treasure trove of figures from BANPRESTO, inspired by popular franchises like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball,
Nioh 2 is one of the most anticipated games of 2020, and after years of waiting, it’s finally here! Tokyo Otaku Mode first went hands-on with Nioh 2 as part of our TGS coverage last year! It was a brutal challenge then, and players should expect no less when the game releases worldwide on March
BNA: Brand New Animal, the latest TV anime from Trigger, will be hitting the airwaves from Apr. 8, while the first six episodes will also be streamed exclusively on Netflix from Mar. 21! As well as the airdate, it has also been announced that Takashima Gara will be joining the cast as Barbaray Rose, the
Season 2 of popular anime IDOLiSH7 is set to air from Apr. 5, with its first broadcast to include two episodes! A commercial narrated by young idol Nanase Riku has been released, previewing the boys’ new journey. [embedded content] A key visual was also revealed along with character posters featuring the seven members of the
Originally slated for April, further details regarding the air date have not yet been confirmed but are expected to be announced via the show’s official website and Twitter account. The producers have released an apology for the inconvenience and disappointment caused to fans who had been looking forward to the show. Inspired by the series
Fruits Basket has revealed an uplifting key visual for its upcoming second season! Inspired by Takaya Natsuki’s manga, the series follows high school girl Honda Tohru, who finds herself moving in with classmate Sohma Yuki after her mother dies – only to discover that he is the victim of a curse in which 12 members
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War will be back for Season 2 on Apr. 11! [embedded content] The latest trailer released for the upcoming season showcases a character song by Shinomiya Kaguya (played by Koga Aoi) titled “Kotaeawase”. Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Season 2 airs from Apr. 11. (C) Akasaka Aka / Shueisha, Kaguya-sama Love is War
The first installment of Princess Principal: Crown Handler, a series of theatrical movie sequels to the Princess Principal TV anime, has released a trailer featuring its opening theme plus plot details ahead of its Apr. 10 release! [embedded content] The trailer gives fans a peek at the girls’ new mission, as well as opening theme
Popular anime Shokugeki no Soma will be back for Season 5 on Apr. 11! Adapted from the manga by Tsukuda Yuto and Saeki Shun in collaboration with Morisaki Yuki, the anime follows middle schooler Yukihira Souma and his journey to culinary school and beyond. Season 1 was broadcast in 2015, with Season 2 following in
The TV anime adaptation of the newest Sakura Wars PS4 game will be hitting the airwaves on Apr. 3! Following Amamiya Sakura, a member of the Imperial Assault Force’s Flower Division, the anime will feature an original story built around her character. Footage of the OP and ED sequences has also been released, offering a
Popular rap project Hypnosis Mic has revealed the main visuals starring Shibuya subdivision’s Fling Posse and Shinjuku’s Matenrou for its second musical adaptation! Hypnosis Mic is a multimedia project by King Records that kicked off in in Sept. 2017. Set in a world where war is waged not with weapons, but words, it features a
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan, the OVA spin-off for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has revealed another trailer for upcoming episode At a Confessional! Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan follows in-series mangaka Kishibe Rohan as he embarks on a few bizarre adventures of his own while gathering research for his stories. At a Confessional finds Rohan traveling to Italy,
The 23rd movie in the Pokémon movie series, Coco is set in a forest into which outsiders are forbidden to tread. Coco is a human boy who was raised there by Pokémon and believes he himself is one too – until he unexpectedly encounters Ash and Pikachu, who have wandered into the forest during their
A compilation episode of the first cour will be also aired ahead of the broadcast along with a TV special. War of Underworld is the final chapter in the Alicization arc, which has been airing since October 2018. Alicization follows the third season in the main anime, with Kirito once again becoming trapped inside an
The live action movie adaptation of popular manga The Promised Neverland has announced that actress Kitagawa Keiko and comedian Watanabe Naomi have joined the cast! Kitagawa is set to play Grace Field House caretaker Isabella, also known as “Mom” to the orphans. Meanwhile, Watanabe will be taking on the role of Krone, another caretaker who
“Key 20th Anniversary Shop Final”—a pop-up shop that looks back at the history of content maker Key, which welcomed its 20th anniversary in 2019—opened at THE AKIHABARA CONTAiNER in Akihabara, Tokyo on Feb. 19. The event was previously held in Tokyo in November 2019 and will be held this year in Osaka, the final stop