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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga creator Hirhiko Araki has expressed his shock and concern after discovering that his art was flawlessly imitated by AI.

In the second chapter of New Manga Techniques, released on Nov 15, 2024,Arakishared his experience of stumbling upon an AI-generated piece of artwork that was so precise it was almost indistinguishable from his own style.

“Recently, I came across a drawing and thought. ‘This is something I drew, right?’ I was shocked to find out it was actually created by Al. When I draw manga, I add subtle, personal elements that make the work uniquely mine. This AI-generated piece even mimicked details like the way I draw eyelashes, so precisely that it was almost impossible to tell it apart from my work,” he noted.

He noted that if it were based on his more recent works, he would have been able to differentiate it immediately.

However,...

Anime distributorAnimEigoand parent companyMediaOCDannounce the upcoming home media Blu-ray release ofTime of Eveon December 10th.

An auteur independent work from directorYasuhiro Yoshiura,Time of Eveis a critical darling that won the 2010 Tokyo Anime Award for Original Video Animation. This new edition from AnimEigo contains the feature film version in English and Japanese, along with the original 6-episode web series from which it was assembled.

Time of Eveis set during a time when humanoid robots are everywhere, and every home has one as a servant. Some people treat them with contempt, while others become obsessed. One day, two high school boys stumble across a mysterious café that offers a third option: talk to them, free of prejudice, or even full knowledge of who’s a robot and who’s human. Shocked and rattled by the experience, the boys find themselves learning more...

DirectorYasuhiro Yoshiura'sTime of Eveanime is making its way to Blu-ray in an upcoming release fromAnimEigo,and a date is officially in place. The feature film and six-episode series will be packaged together in a set that includes a pair of short films, interviews, a behind-the-scenes featurette and more. Pre-orders are now live viaMediaOCDand other retailers ahead of a December 10, 2024 launch.Time of EveBlu-ray Trailer Related:Megazone 23:The Complete Trilogy Blu-ray Launches This November Here's a closer look at the bonus features: Feature film and 6-episide anime series Short films - "Pale Cocoon" and "Aquatic Language" Interviews with voice actorsJun Fukuyama,Kenji Nojima,Rie Tanaka,Rina SatoA newly shot interview with Writer/Director Yasuhiro Yoshiura Behind-The-Scenes Featurette Opening day footage Official trailers Yasuhiro Yoshiura directed, wrote and storyboardedTime of Eve,eventually expanding the six-episode 2008 web series into a 2010 feature film.

“Monoke The Movie: Phantom in the Rain” is the new animated supernatural feature, directed byKenji Nakamura,based on the “Mononoke”anime TV series (2007), spinning-off from the “Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales” anthology series (2006), starringHiroshi Kamiya,Tomoyo Kurosawa,Aoi Yūki,Mami Koyama,Kana Hanazawa,Haruka Tomatsu,Yoko Hikasa,Yūko Kaida,Yukana,Yuki Kaji,Jun Fukuyama,Daisuke Hosomi,Miyu IrinoandKenjiro Tsuda,streaming November 28, 2024 onNetflix:

“…a girl named ‘Asa’ is trying to advance her career, while another named ‘Kame’ is seeking her dream to participate in the workings of the ‘Inner Chambers’.

“As the elderly ‘’ does her best to conceal its secrets…

“…the ‘Medicine Seller’ arrives and begins to unravel the truth…”

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Over the past few years, tons of new Shonen series have premiered that have reminded fans of older shows that they have grown up watching.Yuki Tabata’sBlack Cloveris one that fans have grown attached to because it reminded them of their favorite series. Though some call it a lack of creativity for theShonenviewers, it is a blend of everything exciting.

Yami Sukehiro andYunoinBlack Clover:Sword of the Wizard King. Credits:Studio Pierrot

Moreover, in the recent turn of events, whereKohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia fell from the grace of heaven due to its mediocre ending, Tabata-Sensei’s magnum opus soared in popularity. Part of the series’ fame goes to the epic rivalry betweenAstaand Yuno, which some believe to be the best in the new-genShonenseries.

While the two characters share a fierce rivalry with each other,...

We're getting the royal treatment fromI Want to Escape from Princess Lessonsfor "Manners Day", as the upcoming romance anime today unveiled a brand-new visual and a full trailer that announces a January 5, 2025 at 22:00 Jst broadcast debut for Japanese television. The trailer also provides a preview of the series' opening song, "Kimi to shika Koishinai" performed byJun Fukuyama,and two new cast members. Idol unit Dialogue+ will perform "Alibi na Curtsy" for the ending song.I Want to Escape from Princess LessonsMain TrailerI Want to Escape from Princess LessonsMain Visual TheI Want to Escape from Princess Lessonsanime's cast list is now as follows:Leticiavoiced byHaruka ShiraishiClarkevoiced by Jun Fukuyama (King in The Seven Deadly Sins )Nadirvoiced byWataru Hatano(Gajeel in Fairy Tail ) Brianna voiced byYuka Saito(Chizuruin Student Council's Discretion ) Nadir Brianna Related:I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons...

Generative AI is being surrounded by controversy lately. Sure, it can entertain viewers by having them listen to their favorite actors voice a line they wouldn’t normally say in a clip. However, it violates copyright laws, as these content creators use generative AI without getting permission from the owner of the copyrighted voice.

Lelouch and Suzaku | Credits: Studio Sunrise

AI caused quite the disruption for the voice acting community in general, since it can literally imitate or create new voices for videos and television. It can potentially replace humans to voice act and companies that have portions of the copyrights can use these voices for their own benefits. This has been going out of hand and several voice actors in Japan have stepped up to address the problem.

Eren,Lelouch, Frieza, amongst others, protest against Generative AI Eren Yeager | Credits: Studio Mappa

A group of 26 famous voice actors, including...

In a significant move to combat the rising threat of unauthorized AI voice cloning, a coalition of popular Japanese voice actors has launched the “Nomore Unauthorized AI Generation” campaign on Oct 15, 2024.

This initiative aims to raise awareness about the exploitation of their voices, which are often replicated for commercial purposes without their knowledge or consent.

The campaign’s official X (formerlyTwitter),YouTube,andTikTokaccounts went live on Oct 15.

A video posted across the platforms expresses the group’s concerns, stating, “Readings, songs, and even our voices, which we did not record, have been published online and are sometimes being sold. Our voices are our business tools, our lives, and an important part of ourselves that we have grown up with. Even if it was done by a fan who wanted to hear more of our voices, it is not pleasant to use it without permission. “

The video features 26 well-known voice actors,...

Spice and Wolfanime’s reboot, titledSpice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf,is officially getting a second season.

The announcement came after the final episode of the first season aired – on Sep 24, 2024.

A new key visual featuringHolowas also released to commemorate the announcement. The visual notes that the journey [of the characters] is set to continue.

The first season ofSpice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolfstarted airing in April 2024 and had 25 episodes.

Takeo Takahashi(who directed the original anime) is serving as the chief director and Hijiri Sanpei is directing the anime at studioPassione.Kevin Penkinis handling the music for the series.

Ami KoshimizuandJun Fukuyamahave reprised their roles as Holo and Lawrence, respectively, from the original 2008 anime.

The reboot anime also covered an arc which was skipped in the previous anime adaptation.

Spiceand Wolf is based on the light...

Toho animation's officialYouTubechannel has released a new collaboration music video, featuring theSpiceand Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf TV anime's second opening theme song, "Sing,"performed by singerAimer.The clip consists of scenes from the fourth arc of the anime story, "The Legend of the Pagan Gods" which were told in Episode 20-25. Aimer "Sign" x “Spiceand Wolf” Collab Music Video As Aimer's 24th CD single, "Sign" released in Japan on August 28, 2024. Aimer "Sign" Music Video Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Second Cour Crditless Opening Movie "Sign" digital single jacket First press limited edition CD jacket Limited-time production edition CD jacket Related: Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Shares 2nd Ending Song Anime Music Video Based on the light novels by Hasekura Isuna andJu Ayakura,Takeo Takahashiacts as chief director alongside Hijiri Sanpei as director for...

Let This Grieving Soul Retire,an upcoming TV anime based on the comic fantasy light novel series, has revealed a new trailer, a new piece of key art (below) and three additional cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on October 1, 2024. Crunchyroll will also stream the series as part of the fall 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The new cast members include: Ark Robin voiced byJun Fukuyama(Kraft Lawrence in Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf ) Ark Robin and Jun Fukuyama Gark Welter voiced byAkio Otsuka(Logwell inWistoria: Wand and Sword) Gark Welter and Akio Otsuka Kaina Nos voiced by Haruka Michii (Carla Hale in The IcebladeSorcererShall Rule the World ) Kaina Nos and Haruka Michii The originalLet This Grieving Soul Retirelight novels are written byTsukikage,illustrated byChyko,and published in Japan byMicro Magazineunder their Gc Novels imprint.

During the Blue Exorcist panel at Aniplex Online Fest 2024 hosted byNobuhiko Okamoto(voice of Rin Okumura) andJun Fukuyama(voice ofYukio Okumura) today,Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga-, the upcoming new arc from theBlue Exorcistanime series, released a main trailer featuring the opening theme song "Re Rescue" by Reol.Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- is set to premiere in Japan on October 5, 2024, and will be followed by Blue Night Saga in January 2025. Both will stream on Crunchyroll as they air in Japan.Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- Main Trailer Related:Blue Exorcist -Beyond the Snow Saga- Sets Premiere Date, Shares New Trailer Key visual Based on the manga byKazue Kato,Blue Exorcist-Shimane Illuminati Saga- was the most recently aired season of the series.Daisuke Yoshida(Hunter x Hunteranimation director) directed the season atStudio Voln,with...

Ahead of a November 8 theatrical release in Japan, the official website and accounts for Fuuto Pi today released a brand-new key visual and main trailer for the upcoming Kamen Rider Skull no Shozo ( "Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull" ) anime film. Main cast membersYoshimasa HosoyaandKoki Uchiyamaare now joined byAyumu Muraseas Young Shotaro,Satomi Satoas Saeko Sonozaki andJun Fukuyamaas original character Nagi Oshima, and will suit up to the tune of theme song "Niau Otoko ni Nare" byKoji Kikkawa(who played Sokichi Narumi in two live-actionKamen Rider Wmovies). Kamen Rider Skull no Shozo Key Visual Related:Fuuto PiAnime Film Announced for November 2024 Release Based onRiku SanjoandMasaki Sato'sKamen Rider Wsequel manga,Yosuke Kabashimadirected theFuuto Pianime series atStudio Kai,airing for twelve episodes from August to October 2022. Kabashima directs and Riku...

Ahead of a planned 2025 broadcast, the official website and accounts for the I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons today released the anime series' first teaser trailer, which features the voices ofHaruka Shiraishias Leticia andJun Fukuyama(King inThe Seven Deadly Sins) asClarke.The pair will also appear at Animate Girls Festival 2024 for a dedicated stage event on Sunday, November 10. Related: I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons Anime Reveals Cast and Staff, 2025 Premiere Based on the light novels byIzumi Sawanoand Miru Yumezaki,Shinobu Tagashiradirects and provides character designs for the I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons anime at studioEmt Squared,withTomoko Kanemaki(Kingdom Heartsmanga) alongside as series composer. J-Novel Club publishes an official English version of the series and describes the story:DuchessLeticia Dorman has been betrothed toCrownPrinceClarke since age seven. She was once a rambunctious and free-spirited child,...

Toho animation's officialYouTubechannel has released a new collaboration music video, featuring theSpiceand Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf TV anime's second ending theme song, "Ringo to Kimi" ( "Apple and You" ), performed by the two-member girl unit Neriame. The clip consists of scenes from the third arc of the anime story, "The Duel with the Young Fish Merchant," which were told in Episode 14-19. Neriame "Ringo to Kimi" x “Spice and Wolf”Collab Music Video Neriame consists ofAkaneandAkariwho work on lyrics, music and arrangement by themselves. In May 2023, they made their major debut fromSony Musicwith "Unmei Kyodotai!" ( "We are on the same boat!" ), the first opening theme for the TV anime The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses. The CD single of "Ringo to Kimi" is set to release in Japan on September 4, 2024. Prior to the CD release, the title tune...

Following the airing of episode 19,Spice& Wolf‘s reboot anime, titledSpice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf,revealed that it the will enter a brand new arc with the next episode.

Episode 20 will air in Japan on Aug 19, 2024.

The new arc is titled ‘The Legend of the Pagan Gods’ and follows the events in the 4th volume of the light novel that was skipped in the 2008 anime adaptation ofSpice and Wolf.

The plot will focus on Lawrence &Holowho arrive at the village of Tereo, where Holo searches for the legend of her homeland, Yoitsu.

A new key visual and additional cast members were released along with the announcement.

Lynn,who is known for voicing Miorine from Gundam: The Witch From Mercury, will voice Elsa Schtingheim. Elsa is a young girl who serves as a deputy priestess at the church in Tereo.

Meanwhile,Atsushi Abe,who is...

It's almost time for the Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf anime to enter territory that has yet to be adapted into anime. The Legend of the Pagan Gods arc kicks off on August 19, and the official accounts are getting everyone ready with a new visual and a couple cast additions. Here's the new visual, which also depicts the new characters: Those new characters are: Elsa Schtingheim voiced byLynn(Miorine Rembran in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ) Evan Gyoam voiced byAtsushi Abe(Toma Kamijo in A Certain Magical Index ) Related: Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Anime Journeys on in Creditless 2nd Cour OpeningSpiceand Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf hasTakeo Takahashias chief director and Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu assistant director) as director at studioPassione.Ami KoshimizuandJun Fukuyamareprise their roles asHoloand Lawrence, respectively,...

Voice actressMayumi Tanakais the iconic figure behind the voice of our dearest rubber boy, Monkey D. Luffy. What’s really amazing though, is howTanakaherself proved to be as much a pioneer in the art of voice acting asLuffydid in his journeys.

Luffy fromOne Piece|Toei Animation

She devised a certain technique that inspired a whole generation of voice actors. And its influence was definitely seen with the critically acclaimed seriesCode Geass.So what could possibly be the secret technique that paved the path for our beloved Luffy to come to life?

Not Knowing The Story Ahead of Time Increases The Authenticity of The Voice Impressions Straw Hat Pirates fromOne Piece| Toei Animation

During an interview, Mayumi Tanaka boldly set a new trend in voice acting, especially when it comes to authenticity with her most iconic role: Monkey D. Luffy. Tanaka said...

Following the second opening theme "Sign"byAimer,the two-member girl unit Neriame released a music video for "Ringo to Kimi" ( "Apple and You" ), the second ending theme for theSpiceand Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf TV anime, on their officialYouTubechannel. "Ringo to KimI" was newly written by Neriame for the anime. Their official website describes the song as "A love song about how you feel when you realize you are in love, sung with Neriame's unique lyric with cheerful groove!" Neriame "Ringo to Kimi" Music Video Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Second Creditless Ending Movie Related: Two-member Girl Unit Neriame Make Major Debut with TheCaféTerrace and Its Goddesses Opening Theme Neriame consists ofAkaneandAkariwho work on lyrics, music and arrangement by themselves. In May 2023, they made their major debut fromSony Musicwith "Unmei Kyodotai!" ( "We are on the same boat!

Sensei is just a 20th century author trying to commit a lovers' suicide... which would be so much easier if all these isekai characters didn't keep getting in the way. And now, there are even more! The anime adaptation ofNo Longer Allowed in Another Worldhas just announced a new trio of cast members who will be joining the series in the upcoming second episode: Thomas voiced by Chafurin (InspectorMegure in Case Closed )Princess Charlottevoiced byInori Minase(Rem in Re:Zero-Starting Life in Another World- )Ottovoiced byJun Fukuyama(Lelouch Lamperouge in Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion ) Related: Kashitaro Ito ReleasesNo Longer Allowed in Another WorldAnime Opening Song Music Video The originalNo Longer Allowed in Another Worldmanga is written byHiroshi Noda,illustrated byTakahiro Wakamatsuand serialized in Japan byShogakukanin their Yawaraka Spirits seinen manga magazine.

A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!, an upcoming TV anime based on the monster comedy manga byMai Tanaka,has revealed a new teaser trailer and an additional cast member. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in October 2024. In the series, voice actorJun Fukuyamaplays the role of Headmaster (pictured below): Jun Fukuyama and HeadmasterSquare Enixserializes the original A Terrified Teacher in Ghoul School! manga in their Monthly G Fantasy shonen manga magazine.Yen Pressalso publishes an English language version.Katsumi Onodirects the TV anime at animation studioSatelight.Deko Akaoprovides the series composition,Natsukiprovides the character designs, and Takahiro Inafuku provides the music. A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! key art Related: A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! Anime Reveals Main Cast Members Yen Press describes A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!: Rookie teacher Haruaki Abe is as cowardly as they come.

The officialYouTubechannel for singerAimerstarted streaming a music video for her 24th CD single song, "Sign." The tune is now featured as the second opening theme for theSpiceand Wolf: Merchant Meets The WiseWolf.TVanime. "Sign" is a ballad number conveying the world of Spice and Wolf, as well as the new journey of Lawrence andHolothe Wisewolf through Aimer's singing voice. Aimer wrote on X (formerlyTwitter), "My new song 'Sign' is now available. I would be happy if you could listen to it. The day of the music video shoot was a sunset that made me feel the mystery of the earth." Aimer "Sign" Music VideoSpiceand Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Second Cour Crditless Opening Movie The CD single of "Sign" is set to release in Japan on August 28, 2024. Prior to the CD release, the title tune is...

For years,Code Geasshas been considered to be inspired by Star Wars. It is considered to be a series that embodies the soul of Star Wars and all of its extensions. The rebellion in the story along with the resistance, the struggle against the empires, colonialism and more makeCode Geasssimilar to Star Wars in many aspects.

The Lelouch Vs. Suzaku’s struggle reminds fans ofAnakinVs.Obi-Wan.Code Geassdoes not contain any space battles or journeys across space that Star Wars has popularized. However the main theme of rebellion is properly showcased in the series. Thus, fans often call it a rip-off, but for those of you who do, the creator ofCode Geasshas a few stern pieces of advice.

Spoiler Alert!Code GeassSpoilers Lelouch is Considered to be Similar toDarth VaderLelouch Vi Britannia inCode Geass| Studio Sunrise

Lelouch from...

The adventures ofHoloand Lawrence continue into the summer! The second cour ofSpice and Wolf:Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf joins the summer 2024 anime season, and a new set of episodes means a new opening theme! Check out the creditless opening video for the new run of episodes, featuring new theme song "Sign" byAimer:Related: Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Reveals Aimer Theme Song in New TrailerSpice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise WolfhasTakeo Takahashias chief director and Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu assistant director) as director at studioPassione.Ami KoshimizuandJun Fukuyamareprise their roles as Holo and Lawrence, respectively, from the original 2008 anime. Crunchyroll is streaming the series as it airs in Japan, describing the story as such: Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart. One day, he arrives at a...

The ever-popular duo of Lawerence and Holo continue their adventures in theSpiceand Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf anime into the next anime season. To go along with the change of seasons, a change of opening and ending theme songs are in order. The latest two tunes were announced today alongside a new trailer featuringAimer’s opening theme teasing the next part of the anime adaptation ofIsuna Hasekura’s light novel series. The new opening theme song “Sign,” which can be heard in the above trailer, is being performed by Aimer while the new ending theme song “Ringo to Kimi (Appleand You)” is sung by musical group Neriame. Related: Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Ending Theme Anime Music Video Streamed Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf is chief-directed byTakeo Takahashiand directed by Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu assistant director) at studioPassione.

Following the first one featuring the opening theme "Tabi no Yukue" ( Destination of the Journey ) sung byHana Hope,another special collaboration music video featuring theSpiceand Wolf: Merchant Meets The WiseWolf TVanime's ending theme "Andante"performed by anisong duoClariSis now streamed onToho animation's officialYouTubechannel. The clip consists of scenes depicted in the second arc of the anime story, "The Shepherd Girl."ClariS"Andante"x “Spice and Wolf”special music video Related:Spice and WolfMerchant Meets The Wise Wolf Anime Releases Opening Theme Special Music Video Featuring Highlight Scenes As CrariS' 28th single, the CD single of "Andante"released in Japan on May 8, 2024, ranking 17th inOricon's weekly single charts. ClariS "Andante"music videoSpice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolfanime creditless ending movie Time-limited production edition CD jacket Regular edition CD jacket ClariS artist illustration for...

Suicide Squad Isekaianime is set to make its global debut ahead of its Japanese broadcast. Warner Bros. Japan has officially revealed the streaming plans and premiere dates for the series, with international viewers getting an early treat.

Starting June 27, 2024, the first three episodes of the anime will be available to stream in the United States on both Max andHulu.Following this initial release, new episodes will be added weekly, with the fourth episode scheduled for July 4, 2024.

The final episode will air on Aug 15, 2024.

In addition to its availability in the U.S., the anime will be accessible to international audiences through various streaming platforms.

Korean viewers can catch the series on Aniplus and Laftel, while French fans can tune in via Adn. Meanwhile,HBO Gowill cater to audiences in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Suicide Squad Isekaianime will start airing in July 2024.

Cast members include:...

As we gradually approach the July 5 premiere of theSuicide SquadIsekai anime, another brief character trailer has appeared online. This time we get a glimpse of the series' take on Clayface, withJun Fukuyamaproviding the voice.Suicide SquadIsekai Clayface Trailer Related:Suicide SquadIsekai Anime Bares All in Peacemaker Character TrailerSuicide SquadIsekai is being directed byEri OsadaatWit Studiowith original character designs byAkira Amano( Psycho-pass ), scripts by Vivy -FluoriteEye's Song- writing teamTappei NagatsukiandEiji Umehara,character designs adapted for animation byNaoto Hosodaand music by Kenichiro Suehiro. The series is set to air in July 2024 and is described as such: In the crime-ridden city of Gotham,Amanda Waller,the head ofA.R.G.U.S.,has assembled a group of notorious criminals for a mission:Harley Quinn,Deadshot,Peacemaker,Clayface, and King Shark. These Super-Villains are sent into an...

Wistoria: Wand and Sword,an upcoming TV anime based on the fantasy manga of the same name, has revealed a new trailer (below), new cast members and new information about the official theme song performers for the show. The series will broadcast in Japan on the Tokyo Broadcasting System network beginning on July 7, 2024, and it will also stream onCrunchyrollas part of the summer 2024 anime simulcast lineup. The new cast members include: Iris X. Stellamaris voiced by Rumi Okubo Gordon Valley voiced byKazukiUra Lileel Mars voiced by Tomohiro Ohno Lunais Allet voiced by Shinya Takahashi Jorua Moraine voiced by Atsushi Tamaru Cauldron voiced byReiko SuzukiCariot Instia Wiseman voiced byJun FukuyamaZeo Torzeus Reinbolt voiced byMakoto FurukawaElnor Ljos Alf voiced bySora AmamiyaAaron Masterius Oldking voiced by Hochu Otsuka Logwell voiced byAkio OtsukaPenguin Research performs the opening theme for the series,...

The NewBatmanAnimated Adventures isn’t the only bat-related animated project that has been sliding down a bat pole shortly. On Thursday, Warner Bros. Japan announced a sequel to the 2018 animated filmBatman Ninja,called Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League. The upcoming sequel findsBatmanvoice actorKoichi Yamaderareprising his role fromBatman Ninja,with artists and crew returning, includingKamikaze Douga,the animator behind the CG anime opening themes forJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.WBplans to announce more details about Batman Ninja 2 at the Anime Expo 2024 on July 4.

Batman Ninjafinds theDark Knightand his extended family members in feudal Japan, facing off against extreme versions of the Caped Crusader’s rogues gallery. Here’s the official synopsis forBatman Ninja:

Here’s the official synopsis:Batman Ninjatakes a journey across the ages as Gorilla Grodd’s time displacement machine transports many of...

The official X account of DC Japan unveiled a brand new character Pv featuringPeacemakeron May 31, 2024.

He is described as a hulking macho man and violent vigilante determined to achieve peace at all costs. He possesses a twisted sense of justice and considers himself a superhero.

Takehito Koyasuvoiced Peacemaker in the upcomingSuicide Squad Isekaianime

Suicide Squad Isekaianime will start airing in July 2024.

Cast members include:

Anna Nagaseas Harley Quinn Yuuichirou Umehara asThe JokerReigo Yamaguchias Deadshot Takehito Koyasu as PeacemakerJun Fukuyamaas ClayfaceSubaruKimuraas King Shark Taku Yashiro as Rick Flag Kujira asAmanda WallerChika Anzaias Katana Reina Ueda as Fione Mamiko Noto as Aldora Jun Fukushima as Cecil

Tomoyasu Hoteiwill perform the opening theme song “Another World”.

The anime is directed byEri Osada,with screenplay byTappei NagatsukiandEiji Umehara.Akira Amanowill...

I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons Release Date: When Will the Fantasy Rom-Com Anime Premiere? - Main Image

The popular light novel series I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons is getting an anime with a release date window of 2025.

Even though its premiere is still a year away, the show did get some new info, including its studio and main cast members. What’s more, it also got two visuals featuring its two main characters.

All of these were revealed on the anime’s newly launched official website and X (formerlyTwitter) account.

I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons Release Date Predictions

I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons is a romance anime that began as a light novel series that ran from April 2019 to March 2020.

It soon got a manga adaptation which began in March 2020, with new chapters continuing to be released.

This should make it...

The official websites and accounts for the previously announced I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons anime series today unveiled a pair of teaser visuals featuring protagonists Leticia andClarke,along with confirmation of a 2025 broadcast. It was also revealed that the long-betrothed couple will be voiced byHaruka ShiraishiandJun Fukuyama(King in The Seven Deadly Sins ), respectively. Related:A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While AdventuringTV Anime Releases New Trailer Featuring Op Theme Based on the light novels byIzumi Sawanoand Miru Yumezaki,Shinobu Tagashiradirects and provides character designs for the I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons anime at studioEmt Squared,withTomoko Kanemaki(Kingdom Heartsmanga) alongside as series composer. J-Novel Club publishes an official English version of the series and describes the story:DuchessLeticia Dorman has been betrothed toCrownPrinceClarke since age seven. She was once a rambunctious and free-spirited child,...

The official X account of DC Japan unveiled a brand new character Pv on May 17, 2024, featuring none other than Joker, ‘Gotham’s clown prince of crime’.

He is described as the most unpredictable Super-Villain who brings chaos and madness with his utterly deranged thinking. Harley affectionately calls himPuddin’. He is a major character in the upcomingSuicide Squad Isekaianime.

Suicide Squad Isekaianime will start airing in July 2024.

Cast members include:

Anna NagaseasHarley QuinnYuuichirou Umeharaas The JokerReigo Yamaguchias Deadshot Takehito Koyasu asPeacemakerJun Fukuyamaas ClayfaceSubaru Kimuraas King Shark Taku Yashiro as Rick Flag Kujira asAmanda WallerChika Anzaias Katana Reina Ueda as Fione Mamiko Noto as Aldora Jun Fukushima asCecil

Tomoyasu Hoteiwill perform the opening theme song “Another World”.

The anime is directed byEri Osada,with screenplay byTappei NagatsukiandEiji Umehara.

In the realm of superheroes, Spider-Man would be perhaps the biggest and most popular superhero of all time. The Web-Slinger was featured for the first time in 1962 in Amazing Fantasy #15, and from there, the character never had to look back. Even though the character has had his ups and downs in the last 62 years, he has always managed to bounce back to the top!

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man

Over the years, the character has had many renowned series, films, games, and merchandise that make him stand apart in the vast sea of superheroes. However, fans of the Web-Head are gripped by Fomo as a newSuicide Squadisekai anime series, featuringHarley Quinn,is in production. As the first trailer of the series is shared on social media, fans share their first reactions and how they anticipate seeing their favorite heroes in a new look.

Marvel Fans Are Hopeful For...

We know thatWarner Bros.is working on increasing its anime library, which is probably a move motivated byNetflix’s and Disney’s “attacks” on the anime market. And while Warner Bros. is slowly working towards its goal, we know that a major title is coming soon. SinceWarneris the owner of the rights to DC’s series, they have decided to build on the success of the Batman-themed anime film,Batman Ninja,by creating an anime series based on DC’s characters.Suicide SquadIsekai will see the titular group of supervillains enter a “new world” to complete a mission and we have finally received a release window for the series, as well as a new character trailer.

The series was announced a while ago and will, according to Warner’s plans, be the first in a series of anime versions of DC’s stories. This won...

The officialTwitteraccount of Warner Bros. Japan unveiled a new character Pv forHarley Quinn,Gotham City’s mistress of mayhem, on May 10, 2024.

Harley Quinn, who is a former psychiatrist andThe Joker’s love interest, is a major character in the upcomingSuicide Squad Isekaianime. She is described as someone who possesses exceptional agility and a sharp intellect. Her wild and unpredictable behavior wreaks havoc wherever she goes.

Suicide Squad Isekaianime will start airing in July 2024.

Cast members include:

Anna Nagaseas Harley QuinnYuuichirou Umeharaas The JokerReigo Yamaguchias Deadshot Takehito Koyasu asPeacemakerJun Fukuyamaas ClayfaceSubaruKimuraas King Shark Taku Yashiro as Rick Flag Kujira asAmanda WallerChika Anzaias Katana Reina Ueda as Fione Mamiko Noto as Aldora Jun Fukushima as Cecil

Tomoyasu Hoteiwill perform the opening theme song “Another World”.

The anime is directed byEri Osada,...

Ahead of a July 2024 broadcast, the upcoming anime adaptation of The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human today put protagonist Ike, voiced byJun Fukuyama(Draluc inThe Vampire Dies in No Time), at center-stage for the first of five character trailers to be released over the next few weeks. Related: The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human TV Anime Reveals New Trailer and More Based on the light novels by Ryosuke Hata and Izumi Kawanami,Norihiko Nagahama( I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills ) directs The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human at studioA-cat,with series composition by Toko Machida, character designs byMasami Sueokaand music byKohta Yamamoto(Chained Soldier). The story is officially described like so: Ike is known as "" the strongest magician in the demon king's army "" and is a single-handedly conquering fortresses.

Who Are the Characters in Enter the Garden? All Known Characters So Far - Main Image

Will you enter the garden? If so, prepare to enter a completely new world in which everything seems perfect and possible. Following the first episode, who are the characters in Enter the Garden? Here's everything we know so far.

What Is Enter the Garden About?

According to Azuki's official website, Enter the Garden is a three-part anime anthology series created by Azuki and Dentsu, the company behind the popular Nft project AzukiTM.

Goro Taniguchi,the director of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Resurrection,One Piece Film: Red,ID-0,andGUNxSWORD,among other works, is producing this three-part anime series.

The first episode of Enter the Garden, titled The Waiting Man, was released on April 30, 2024, on Azuki's official website andYouTubechannel.

Junichi Yamamoto(3D animation for your name) directed the first episode, which featured...

A spin-off of the original anime series, Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales,Mononokeis undoubtedly one of the most peculiar original anime series we have on the market. It is an avant-garde series focusing on the supernatural, incorporating elements of mystery and psychological horror, as the series focuses on the unnamed traveling apothecary who is stingy with words. He travels with his medicine cabinet and a box containing a spiritual sword whose pommel is adorned with a monkey’s head, fighting numerous supernatural enemies along the way.

The original anime series ran for 12 series in 2007 but the series is coming back with a feature-length anime movie titled Mononoke: Karakasa, which is going to be released on July 26, 2024 in Japan. Today, a new trailer and a lot of new information has been released, so we are going to report everything to you here.

TheMononokeanime movie was announced back in 2022, as...

Enter the world of manga artist groupClampthis summer in Tokyo, as the National Art Center launches a massive exhibition celebrating their work and worldview. The event, which was officially announced earlier this month, is revealing more about what to expect in the lead-up to its debut. The exhibition was originally planned to have five sections, each addressing a different aspect of the artists' work: Color, Love, Adventure, Magic, and Phrase. Two new areas—Imagination and Dream—will round out the exhibition. Imagination will delve into the group's 35-year history, exploring media outside manga including books, magazines, and character art. AndDreamwill be the final area of the exhibition, featuring brand new full-color art by the group. Related:Wit Studioand Clamp'sThe Grimm VariationsAnime Reveals First Trailer, New Visual Visitors to the exhibition can avail themselves of an audio guide narrated by voice actorJun Fukuyama.

Chiru Labs' "Web3 anime brand" Azuki and advertising agencyDentsuhave teamed up to reveal plans for a new three-part anime anthology series titled Enter the Garden, featuring Goro Taniguchi—the director ofCode Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion,One Piece Film: Red and more—as producer. The series will kick off with the first part, "The Waiting Man," on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 and will be available exclusively via Azuki's official website andYouTubechannel. Parts two and three will follow "in the coming months."Junichi Yamamoto( Haigakura ) directs "The Waiting Man," withTaku Kishimoto( Haikyu!! ) writing andKinu Nishimura(OvermanKing Gainer ) providing character designs. The cast includesTomokazu Sugita(Gintoki inGintama),Akari Kito(Nezuko inDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) andJun Fukuyama(Lelouch Lamperouge inCode Geass).Azuki,Dentsu, Qzil.la and Imagica Infos are producing the anthology. Related: Azuki Adds LostYouth,Leaving Our Truths to...

The officialYouTubechannel for anisong duoClariShas started streaming a music video for their 28th CD single song, "Andante."The song, which is filled with their typical transparency and cuteness, is now featured as the ending theme for the TV animeSpice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf."We were really fired up to do our best to color the ending of the wonderful anime,Spiceand Wolf, "ClariSsaid about the song. "After checking the anime's story, we were excited that the song would give you a new feel of ClariS, so we can't wait for the anime to air! Now that the song is actually completed, we are looking forward to listening to it through the anime!" The CD single of "Andante"is set to release in Japan on May 8, 2024. Ahead of the CD release, the title tune has been already available digitally since April...

Ahead of tonight's broadcast premiere in Japan, fantasy animeSpice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolfunveiled a creditless version of its ending theme sequence that features "Andante"byClariS.Related: Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf Anime Reveals Credit-free Op Sequence Based on the light novels by Hasekura Isuna andJu Ayakura,Spiceand Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf is chief-directed byTakeo Takahashiand directed by Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu assistant director) at studioPassione.Ami KoshimizuandJun Fukuyamareprise their roles asHoloand Lawrence, respectively, from the original 2008 anime. Crunchyroll will stream the new series as it airs in Japan, describing the story as such: Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart. One day, he arrives at a village and meets a beautiful girl with the ears and tail of an animal! Her name is Holo the...

Fans who've waited well over a decade forHoloand Lawrence's return to anime are being rewarded for their patience, following today's announcement at AnimeJapan that the upcomingSpice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolfseries will run for two consecutive cour! Following the new trailer just released yesterday, a brand-new key visual was also unveiled ahead of the April 1 premiere in Japan. Key Visual Another new seasonal visual was also released, following previous seasonal visuals, this time labeled the "Abundant Harvest." Related:Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolfAnime TunesinWith New Trailer Previewing Theme Songs Based on the light novels by Hasekura Isuna andJu Ayakura,Takeo Takahashiacts as Chief Director for Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf with Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu assistant director) as Director at studioPassione.Ami KoshimizuandJun Fukuyamareprise their roles as Holo and Lawrence,...

With a little over a few weeks untilHoloand Lawrence return to screens in the latest adaptation of theSpiceand Wolf novels written byIsuna Hasekuraand illustrated byJu Ayakura,Toho Animationreleased a brand new trailer tonight for theSpice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolfTV anime. The trailer previews the opening and ending themes fromHana HopeandClariS,respectively. Related: Goku Voice ActorMasako NozawaPerforms the Kamehameha in Memory ofAkira ToriyamaSpice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf is being chief-directed byTakeo Takahashiand directed by Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu assistant director) at studioPassione.Ami KoshimizuandJun Fukuyamareprise their roles as Holo and Lawrence, respectively, from the original 2008 anime. Crunchyroll will stream the new series as it airs in Japan and describes the story as such: Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart.

Chibi Godzilla Raids Again (known in Japan as Chibi Godzilla no Gyakushu ), a short form series that re-imaginesToho's famous monsters in mini form, has revealed a new teaser visual (below), a new teaser trailer, and a new cast member. The new season of the series will broadcast in Japan on the TV Tokyo Network on April 3, 2024, as part of the “Oha! Star” TV program. In Chibi Godzilla Raids Again, voice actorMaaya Uchidaplays Chibi Minilla. The main voice cast also returns to reprise their roles, including: Chibi Godzilla voiced byJun FukuyamaChibi Mechagodzilla voiced byYoshitsugu MatsuokaChibi Ghidorah voiced byTakuya EguchiChibi Mothra voiced byRie TakahashiChibi Rodan voiced byHiro ShimonoChibi Anguirus voiced by???ChibiHedorah voiced byFumihiko TachikiChibi Biollante voiced byMiyuki SawashiroThe Twin Fairies voiced byReina Ueda(Elder Sister) andAkari Kitō(Younger Sister) Chibi...

As far as romance and fantasy titles are concerned, every true animanga fan will know thatSpice and Wolfis definitely one of the major titles of the genre. Published in 2006, the light novel series is still ongoing, with 24 volumes published as of the time of writing.Isuna Hasekura’s work was adapted into a 24-episode anime series back in 2008 (2 OVAs were also released), but in 2022 it was confirmed that the anime would be getting a reboot titledSpice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf.

The fan-favorite romance series will be premiering on April 2, 2024 onTV Tokyoand other networks, while international fans will be able to stream it viaCrunchyroll.The series will be produced byPassioneand directed by Hijiri Sanpei, withTakahashireturning as chief director,Kevin Penkincomposing the music, andJun FukuyamaandAmi Koshimizureturning to reprise their roles as Lawrence andHolo,...

Ahead of a much-anticipated April 1 premiere, the upcomingSpice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolfanime today announced that "Tabi no Yukue" byHana Hope(The Kingdoms of RuinOp) and "Andante" byClariS( Lycoris Recoil Op) will serve as the series' opening and ending theme songs, respectively. Furthermore, a new trailer previewing the pair will be released on March 21 at 19:00 Jst. Related: Crunchyroll Announces Spring 2024 Anime Season Lineup! Based on the light novels by Hasekura Isuna andJu Ayakura,Spiceand Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf is being chief-directed byTakeo Takahashiand directed by Hijiri Sanpei ( Maoyu assistant director) at studioPassione.Ami KoshimizuandJun Fukuyamareprise their roles asHoloand Lawrence, respectively, from the original 2008 anime. Crunchyroll will stream the new series as it airs in Japan and describes the story: Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart.

The officialTwitteraccount of Warner Bros. Japan revealed a new trailer for the upcomingSuicide Squad Isekaianime previewing the ending theme song on March 14, 2024.

VTuber Mori Calliope performed the ending theme song “Go-Getters”.

Suicide Squad Isekaianime will start airing in July 2024.

Cast members include:

Anna Nagaseas Harley Quinn Yuuichirou Umehara as The JokerReigo Yamaguchias Deadshot Takehito Koyasu asPeacemakerJun Fukuyamaas ClayfaceSubaruKimuraas King Shark Taku Yashiro as Rick Flag Kujira asAmanda WallerChika Anzaias Katana Reina Ueda as Fione Mamiko Noto as Aldora Jun Fukushima as Cecil

Tomoyasu Hoteiwill perform the opening theme song “Another World”.

The anime is directed byEri Osada,with screenplay byTappei NagatsukiandEiji Umehara.Akira Amanowill serve as the character design and Kenichiro Suehiro will be in charge of composing the music.

The production of the project will be overseen by Warner Bros.