Browsing: Anime
Here’s a snapshot of the most-watched anime and animated shows in Japan from April 14th to April 20th, 2025, offering insights into the viewing habits of Japanese audiences. The rankings are based on average household ratings in the Kanto region, providing a glimpse into the popularity of various titles. Top Anime TV Rankings (April 14-20,
The official website for the 9-nine- Ruler’s Crown TV anime, based on Palette’s 9-nine- game, has released its first promotional video, announcing a July 2025 premiere. The trailer also reveals and previews the ending theme song, “Pale Blaze,” performed by Chihiro Yonekura, who previously contributed to the game’s music. What to Expect From 9-nine- Ruler’s
GKIDS, in collaboration with Shout! Studios, is set to release the digitally remastered and restored Studio Ghibli classic, Grave of the Fireflies, on Blu-ray and DVD on July 8, 2025. The release will include both a standard edition and a limited edition SteelBook. This poignant film, directed by Isao Takahata, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, is
After a long wait, fans of the popular soccer anime Aoashi have reason to celebrate! A second season has officially been announced and is slated to premiere in 2026. The new season will be produced by TMS Entertainment, taking over from Production I.G, which animated the first season. This announcement has sparked excitement among fans
The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kazune Kawahara’s popular manga, “A Star Brighter Than the Sun” (太陽よりも眩しい星, Taiyō Yori mo Mabushii Hoshi), has officially announced its premiere date, along with key staff and cast details. The anime is set to debut in October 2025 on TBS in Japan, promising a heartwarming and visually stunning adaptation
The upcoming anime adaptation of Aki Akimoto’s romantic comedy manga, “Mechanical Marie” (Kikaijikake no Marie), has revealed its main cast, staff, and a teaser trailer, announcing its debut in Fall 2025. Fans can look forward to the heartwarming and humorous story of a human maid pretending to be a robot in order to serve a
The wait is almost over for fans of the paranormal-meets-sci-fi anime series, Dan Da Dan! A new promotional video with English subtitles has just been released, giving us a sneak peek into the highly anticipated second season. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming season, from the release date to plot teases and
Japanese animation studios MAPPA and Contrail have collaborated to produce an animated short film titled “Kikasete Hoshii Kimi no Koto” (Tell Me About Yourself), which addresses the often-overlooked issue of “young carers” in Japan. The short began streaming on the official YouTube channel of Tokyo’s Nakano Ward on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Understanding the Plight
The highly anticipated original anime series, Bullet/Bullet, directed by Sunghoo Park, has unveiled its first promotional video, showcasing the theme song and announcing a unique two-part cinema screening event. Fans can look forward to experiencing this action-packed anime on the big screen before its streaming debut. Theme Song Revealed: “WORK HARD” The promotional video introduces
Mamoru Hosoda, the acclaimed director behind beloved animated films such as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Wolf Children, and Belle, is gearing up to release his newest creation, Scarlet. The film promises a captivating journey with a strong princess who transcends the boundaries of time and space. Set to premiere in Japan on November