Author: Weeb Anime
The critically acclaimed anime feature film ChaO, directed by Yasuhiro Aoki and produced by the renowned Studio 4°C, has been officially selected to compete for the prestigious Grand Prize for Feature Animation at the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) this September. This latest recognition follows the film’s recent triumph at the Annecy International Animation Film
The upcoming original anime film, The Last Blossom (known as Housenka in Japan), has unveiled additional cast members, key staff, and its opening theme song in a new trailer video. The film, directed by Baku Kinoshita and written by Kazuya Konomoto, is set to premiere in Japan on October 10, 2025. Expanding the Ensemble: New
A new teaser video for Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke has unveiled key details regarding its returning voice cast and new production staff. The anime is slated for a Spring 2026 premiere, with its teaser trailer and visual first showcased at Anime Expo 2025. WIT Studio Takes the Helm The highly
The highly anticipated new anime project, “Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke,” has released its first teaser visual and trailer, confirming a Spring 2026 premiere. This new season, adapting Part 3 of the light novel series, sees a significant change in animation studio, with WIT Studio taking over the production. The teaser
The highly anticipated anime adaptation, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, has unveiled its teaser video and key visual, confirming a Spring 2026 premiere. This new series will adapt Part 3 of Miya Kazuki’s light novel series, promising to delve deeper into Rozemyne’s aristocratic life and her relentless pursuit of books. A New Studio Takes the Helm Fans will note a significant change in animation production, as WIT STUDIO, known for acclaimed titles such as Spy x Family and Attack on Titan (first three seasons), is taking over from Ajia-do Animation Works. This transition was announced in…
The highly anticipated anime film The Last Blossom, known in Japan as Housenka, has revealed additional cast members, key production staff, and its opening theme song in a recently released trailer video. The film is set to premiere in Japan on October 10. Unveiling the Voice Talent The new trailer for The Last Blossom has confirmed a robust cast, featuring both seasoned actors and newcomers. The protagonist, Akutsu, an elderly inmate, will be voiced by veteran actor Kaoru Kobayashi. The younger iteration of Akutsu will be brought to life by Junki Tozuka, marking his debut voice acting role. The character…
Wright Film has officially unveiled additional cast members, production staff, and the opening theme song for the upcoming original anime film The Last Blossom (Housenka) through its latest trailer video. The film is set to premiere in Japan on October 10. New Cast Announcements The trailer introduced several new voice actors joining the previously announced cast. Hideaki Murata, from the comedy duo Toro Salmon, will voice Hayashida, a henchman to Akutsu. Hiroki Yasumoto joins as Tsutsumi, Akutsu’s “big brother” within the yakuza group. Sōma Saitō is cast as Wakamatsu, Akutsu’s junior, and Kōta Nakayama will play Konishi, another of Akutsu’s…
The highly anticipated anime film The Last Blossom (known as Housenka in Japan) has revealed additional cast members, key staff, and its opening theme song in a new trailer video. The film is set to premiere on October 10 in Japan. Wright Film unveiled the main visual, along with the latest additions to the cast and production team, in conjunction with the trailer’s debut at an Anime Expo event. Newly Announced Cast Members The trailer introduces several new voice actors joining the ensemble. These include Hideaki Murata, from the comedy duo Toro Salmon, who will voice Hayashida, Akutsu’s henchman. Hiroki…
The upcoming original anime film, The Last Blossom (known as Housenka in Japan), has unveiled additional cast members, staff, and its opening theme song in a new trailer video. The film is set to premiere in Japan on October 10, 2025. Expanded Cast and Production Team The latest revelations include four new voice cast additions: Hideaki Murata, Hiroki Yasumoto, Sōma Saitō, and Kōta Nakayama. These actors join the previously announced main cast, which features Kaoru Kobayashi and Junki Tozuka both portraying the protagonist Akutsu at different stages of his life, and Hikari Mitsushima and Yoshiko Miyazaki voicing Nana Nagata, Akutsu’s…
The highly anticipated anime film The Last Blossom (known as Housenka in Japan) has recently unveiled a comprehensive list of its cast, staff, and its opening theme song through a new main trailer video. The film is set to premiere in Japan on October 10, 2025, following an earlier estimated Fall 2025 release. This latest reveal at Anime Expo 2025 on July 5, 2025, builds on previous announcements, further detailing the creative team and voice talent bringing this original story to life. Key Creative Team and Animation Studio The film is a collaborative effort from the creators behind the acclaimed…