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Image courtesy of Aniplex ©2023 時雨沢恵一/KADOKAWA/GGO2 Project The recent Aniplex x Kadokawa Anime Matsuri livestream event unveiled exciting details for the eagerly awaited second season of Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online (GGO). This new season, titled Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II , will premiere on October 4 on Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11. It will air the following day on MBS and TV Aichi. Returning Cast and Characters Fans will be thrilled to see Tomori Kusunoki return as the main character Llenn. Other beloved characters will also be back, including Yōko Hikasa as Pitohui, Chinatsu Akasaki as Fukaziroh, and Kazuyuki Okitsu as M. Their performances have been a key part of the series' success and are highly anticipated in this new season. Production Team The anime continues to be in excellent hands with Masayuki Sakoi directing. Known for his work on Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious and Pr...

The Aniplex x Kadokawa Anime Matsuri livestream event recently brought exciting news for fans of Mato Kousaka's light novel series, I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time (Guild no Uketsuke Jō Desu ga, Zangyō wa Iyananode Boss o Solo Tōbatsu Shiyou to Omoimasu). A new promotional video and visual were unveiled, announcing that the anime will now premiere in January 2025, delayed from its original release date this year. Image via I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time franchise's X/Twitter account © 2024 香坂マト/KADOKAWA/イフール労働組合 Image via I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time franchise's X/Twitter account © 2024 香坂マト/KADOKAWA/イフール労働組合 Cast and Characters The anime features Rie Takahashi as the voice of the protagonist, Alina Clover, and Kentarō Kumagai voicing Jade Scrade. The recently released video provides a preview of their performa...

The Aniplex x Kadokawa Anime Matsuri livestream event on Friday introduced an exciting new cast member for the television anime adaptation of Seiju Amano's story, Class no Dai Kirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni Natta. (I Ended Up Marrying the Girl in My Class I Hated the Most). The talented Shōgo Sakata has joined the cast as Saito Hōjō. The event showcased a video featuring the same footage as the anime announcement video from June, but this time including Sakata's voice.   ／ #クラ婚 アニメ化決定PV 北条才人入りver 公開💍✨ ＼ 北条才人(cv. #坂田将吾 さん)のボイス入り アニメ化決定PVが公開！！ ぜひご覧ください❣️ ▼公式サイト https://t.co/GEy78O6vqo pic.twitter.com/pYay7jjW8G — TVアニメ『クラスの大嫌いな女子と結婚することになった。』公式 (@kurakon_X) August 2, 2024   Character Designs Revealed Image via Class no Dai Kirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni Natta. anime's X/Twitter account © 天乃聖樹・KADOKAWA／クラ婚製作委員会 The event also unveiled the character designs for Akane Sakuramori and Saito Hōjō, adding to the anticipation f...

Image via Rascal Does Not Dream anime's website ©2022 鴨志田 一/KADOKAWA/青ブタ Project Illustration Keeji Mizoguchi New Anime Adaptation Announcement The recent Aniplex x Kadokawa Anime Matsuri livestream event unveiled exciting news. The anime adaptation of the "University Student Arc" from the Seishun Buta Yarō (Rascal Does Not Dream) light novel series will premiere as a television anime in 2025. The new series will be titled Seishun Buta Yarō Santa Claus no Yume wo Minai (Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus). However, the announcement left fans wanting more as no additional details were shared. Series Overview Kadokawa first published Hajime Kamoshida's novel series in April 2014 with the title Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai ( Seishun Buta Yarō wa Bunny Girl-senpai no Yume wo Minai ). Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the series has over 3 million copies in circulation. The 14th novel, Seishun Buta Yarō wa Girlfriend no Yume wo M...

Ryuk, one of the most iconic characters from the renowned series Death Note , is responsible for initiating Light Yagami's transformation from a top student to a notorious serial killer. His boredom led him to drop the Death Note into the human world, setting off a chain of events that forever changed Light's life. Throughout the series, Ryuk serves as a constant companion to Light, driven by his addiction to apples and an insatiable curiosity. Despite his eerie appearance and fearsome nature, Ryuk adds a humorous element to the dark and intense narrative of L's pursuit of Kira. Who can forget his desperate craving for apples? However, there are many intriguing aspects of this unusual Shinigami that remain lesser-known. 10. Ryuk Was Inspired by Edward Scissorhands In an interview featured in Death Note 13 , it was revealed that Takeshi Obata, the manga artist, drew inspiration from Tim Burton's designs, particularly Edward Scissorhands. The influence is clear ...

Image via From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman anime's website © 佐賀崎しげる・鍋島テツヒロ／SQUARE ENIX・「片田舎のおっさん、剣聖になる」製作委員会 A new website launched on Thursday has unveiled the television anime adaptation of Shigeru Sagazaki's light novel series, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman ( Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga Ore o Hōttekurenai Ken ). The anime is set to air in April 2025, and the website has also revealed the main staff, teaser visual, and a promotional video for the series. Main Staff and Visuals The anime will be directed by Akio Kazumi, known for his work on Loner Life in Another World and Fist of the Blue Sky Regenesis . The series scripts will be handled by Kunihiko Okada, who has previously worked on The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy and By the Grace of the Gods season 2 . Satsuki Hayasaka will be the character designer and chief animation director, and Yasuharu...

Image via Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles anime's website © 北山結莉・ホビージャパン／『精霊幻想記』製作委員会 The official website for the television anime adaptation of Yuri Kitayama and Riv's Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles light novels has revealed exciting updates for the show's second season. Fans can look forward to new cast members, a striking key visual, and the announcement of theme song artists for the upcoming season. New Cast Members The second season introduces several new characters to the series. Ayahi Takagaki will voice Aria Govemess, and Haruka Tomatsu will voice Satsuki Sumeragi. Returning characters include Seirō Ogino as Gustave Huguenot and Kōsuke Toriumi as Lucius Orgueille. These additions promise to bring fresh dynamics and exciting interactions to the series. 💠『 #精霊幻想記 2』💠 第2期注目追加キャラクター⚔ ギュスターヴ＝ユグノー： #荻野晴朗 アリア＝ガヴァネス： #高垣彩陽 皇沙月： #戸松遥 ルシウス＝オルグィーユ： #鳥海浩輔 4人のキャラクターのキャストからはコメントも到着しています🎙 https://t.co/eCkbQ112Md pic.twitter.com/YnEXK4wUoF...

Image via PR Times © Sunrise Book publisher Tokyo Sogensha has released a new spinoff novel titled Holonic: Girl on Monday for Bandai Namco Filmworks' highly anticipated film sequel, Zegapain STA (Zegapain Statement Alpha). The novel, written by Yūya Takashima, continues the story from the film and promises to captivate fans of the franchise with its original narrative. About the Author and the Novel Yūya Takashima, known for his work on the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury novel adaptation and his sci-fi research for the Zegapain ADP film, has penned this new novel. The story picks up after the events of the film, offering readers an immersive continuation of the Zegapain universe. Fans of Takashima's previous works can expect the same level of detail and creativity in Holonic: Girl on Monday . Film Sequel Details The Zegapain STA film sequel is set to premiere on August 16, and anticipation is building among fans. The film brings back belo...

© 実樹ぶきみ（秋田書店）／SHY製作委員会 I've only known Doki for an episode and a half, but if anything happened to him, I would write a very sternly worded episode review. You can be sure of that. For the time being, Shy is safe from my wrath. Teru's infiltration of the Tokyo Dome (evil version) starts strong, seasoned with suspense, comedy, and a dash of gender politics. Seriously, Doki steals the show. The last arc's introduction of Kufufu lets the audience know that Amarariruku was not above recruiting goofballs to its cause and the gap between Doki's appearance and behavior does much of the heavy lifting in this episode. I've said this before but I appreciate Shy for not taking itself too seriously. I'm sure there will be a time and a place for graver matters. For now, though, early into the mission, I got a kick out of the gang so easily disarming Doki's fervor. It's a decent meta-joke, too. Action stories tend to be structured to maximize the numbe...

©Aka Akasaka x Mengo Yokoyari/Shueisha, "OSHI NO KO" Partners This week's episode of Oshi no Ko Season 2, titled “The Curtain Rises,” shifts the focus from Aqua's melodrama to its dynamic female cast. The narrative highlights the rivalry between Akane and Kana, adding new layers and plenty of laughs as they compete as leading ladies. Set in the present, this episode minimizes supernatural elements, instead showcasing the everyday challenges that young actors, especially females, face in the modern entertainment industry. Female Rivalries and Character Development The episode centers around the female characters, particularly Akane and Kana, who bring a refreshing change to the series. Aqua, who believes he is battling his inner demons, underestimates Akane's darkness. She proves eager to become his accomplice, with unsettlingly flat eyes, all in exchange for Aqua's help in surpassing Kana. Akane's ambition to outshine Kana on stage shi...

Image via Rascal Does Not Dream anime's website ©2022 鴨志田 一/KADOKAWA/青ブタ Project Illustration Keeji Mizoguchi New Anime Adaptation Announcement The recent Aniplex x Kadokawa Anime Matsuri livestream event unveiled exciting news. The anime adaptation of the "University Student Arc" from the Seishun Buta Yarō (Rascal Does Not Dream) light novel series will premiere as a television anime in 2025. The new series will be titled Seishun Buta Yarō Santa Claus no Yume wo Minai (Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus). However, the announcement left fans wanting more as no additional details were shared. Series Overview Kadokawa first published Hajime Kamoshida's novel series in April 2014 with the title Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai ( Seishun Buta Yarō wa Bunny Girl-senpai no Yume wo Minai ). Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the series has over 3 million copies in circulation. The 14th novel, Seishun Buta Yarō wa Girlfriend no Yume wo M...

Ryuk, one of the most iconic characters from the renowned series Death Note , is responsible for initiating Light Yagami's transformation from a top student to a notorious serial killer. His boredom led him to drop the Death Note into the human world, setting off a chain of events that forever changed Light's life. Throughout the series, Ryuk serves as a constant companion to Light, driven by his addiction to apples and an insatiable curiosity. Despite his eerie appearance and fearsome nature, Ryuk adds a humorous element to the dark and intense narrative of L's pursuit of Kira. Who can forget his desperate craving for apples? However, there are many intriguing aspects of this unusual Shinigami that remain lesser-known. 10. Ryuk Was Inspired by Edward Scissorhands In an interview featured in Death Note 13 , it was revealed that Takeshi Obata, the manga artist, drew inspiration from Tim Burton's designs, particularly Edward Scissorhands. The influence is clear ...