Author: Lourdes Fausto

Calling all Demon Slayer fans! Whether you are yet to catch up or simply want to rewatch the anime, Netflix has you covered when it comes to the hit dark fantasy anime! Fans may now watch the first part of the season two of the popular series, titled Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc, starting Saturday, Jan 21, on Netflix in selected countries, including the US and UK. The news was confirmed on Friday via Twitter by the official account of Demon Slayer USA. It tweeted: Earlier this week, a notice saying “Season 2 Coming January 21” was spotted on…

The anime community is set to welcome a new furry friend later this year with the premiere of the TV anime adaptation Saya Miyauchi’s Dog Signal. Japanese public broadcaster NHK revealed on Friday that the upcoming series will debut on NHK Educational in the fall of 2023. A celebratory illustration was also shared by manga creator Miyauchi to commemorate the news. Launched in 2018 on Kadokawa’s Comic Bridge website, Dog Signal centers on the life of newbie fur parent Miya Samura as he tries to build a connection with his pet. Forced to take care of a dog left by his…

Attention, anime community! Curtains are finally about to fall on the decades-long war between the Marlyeans and Eldians starting March this year! Public media organization NHK announced on Tuesday that the much-awaited Attack on Titan Final Season Part 3 is scheduled to premiere on March 4 and will be cut into two halves. A brand-new trailer was also released to pump up fans with what’s to come. Check out the trailer below! No details as to the length of each part have been announced to date. The first half will debut at exactly 12:25 AM in Japan on March 4,…

Attention, Crunchyroll users! You might need to catch up with some of your favorite manga titles on the platform soon. The company announced on Thursday, Jan 12, it will remove a total of 16 manga works published by Kodansha USA from its platform on Jan 31 due to “changes” in Kodansha’s distribution program. The full list of Kodansha titles that will be leaving the Crunchyroll platform is as follows: In a statement sent to Crunchyroll, Kodansha wrote: “Due to forthcoming changes in Kodansha’ simulpub distribution program, we are suspending simulpub updates until further notice. For now, the best way to…

The hit psychological cyber-punk anime is back, and it’s bigger than ever! The official website of Psycho-Pass anime announced on Friday that its upcoming 10th-anniversary film Psycho-Pass Providence will open in cinemas on May 12. The main cast and key staff of the movie were also revealed, along with a stunning visual. Check out the teaser visual below: Production I.G. will handle the production of the film, while TOHO will lead its distribution. Naoyoshi Shiotani, the director of all three seasons of Psycho-Pass anime is directing the film, with Makoto Fukami and Tow Ubukata as the scriptwriters. Naoyuki Onda will…

The conclusion of the legendary anime Attack on Titan is upon us, but before we reach the ending, fans may choose to walk down memory lane and re-watch the first season of the iconic shonen series on YouTube for free! All 25 episodes of Attack on Titan Season 1 are now free to stream on Kodansha’s YouTube channel until February 5. The free episodes were extended to fans in commemoration of the opening of the Shingeki no Kyojin -the Musical- last January 7 at the Orix Theatre in Osaka, Japan. Based on the best-selling manga of the same name by…

Get ready to laugh your heart out next year with the comeback of the surreal gag “Super Normal” anime series. The official website for the anime’s fourth season, titled The Legend of Super Normal Pref. Chiba (Chō Futsū Ken Chiba Densetsu), announced on Wednesday, Jan 11, that the latest season will premiere in January 2024 on Tokyo MX. The announcement was accompanied with a colorful new visual. Check out the illustration below: The first three seasons of the anime center on the lives of high school girls and their encounters with mysterious creatures in the streets of Kashiwa City in…

Animal lovers, this one’s for you! The official website of Isekai de Mofumofu Nadenade Suru Tameni Ganbattemasu announced on Saturday, Jan 7, that the much-anticipated TV anime will premiere this year. Cute illustrations were posted by the light novel artist Kiouran and manga artist Yuriko Takagami to celebrate the news. Check out the colorful illustrations below: News about the light novel series getting a TV anime adaptation was first announced in July last year via the Twitter account for the Gaugau Monster website. No release date for the anime was revealed at the time. Isekai de Mofumofu Nadenade Suru Tameni…

There’s a new fanged baddie to watch out this year! Light novel series titled The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess (Hikikomori Kyūketsuki no Monmon), a story about a shut-in vampire who got turned into a commander of an imperial army, is officially getting a TV anime in 2023. The announcement was made during the live-streamed GA Fes 2023 event last Thursday, Jan 5. A teaser video and visual were released, and the cast and staff members were also revealed. Check out the promotional video and stunning visual below: Voice actress Tomori Kusunoki will star as Terakomari Gandesblood, with Sayumi…

It hasn’t been long since legendary basketball anime Slam Dunk returned with the premiere of its hit movie, The First Slam Dunk. And while the film continues to dominate cinemas in Japan, the local governemt of Kamukara City is now tightening its security by adding more guards to the famous railway crossing featured in the opening video of the 1993 Slam Dunk anime. In an article posted on Sunday, news outlet FNN reported that the Kamakura City in Kanagawa is now hiring additional security guards to patrol the iconic train crossing as more tourists continue to flock and create disruptions…

Looking for a good anime series to give you the right dose of fright and laughter? Look no further as a new TV anime that fits the standards is coming this year! Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru Made ni Shitai 100 no Koto), a comedy manga written by Haro Aso and illustrated by Kotaro Takata is getting a TV anime adaptation in July and will stream on Hulu in the U.S. The big news was shared by Viz Media on Friday, Jan 6. The announcement was coupled with a trailer for the anime.…

2023 is off to a great start, especially for many Jojo fans. Two years since the live-action series Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai), a spinoff from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga, premiered, a live-action film is now scheduled to debut in May of 2023. The movie will be titled Kishibe Rohan Louvre e Iku and will include the same cast and staff from the previous live-action series. A trailer and visual were unveiled on the film’s official website on Wednesday, January 4. Check out the materials below! Issey Takahashi will once again star as Rohan Kishibe, along with…

The anime adaptation of Makoto Ojiro’s Insomniacs After School (Kimi wa Hōkago Insomnia) is still months away from its premiere date, but the show sure knows how to pump up its fans as early as now. The official website for the upcoming TV anime released on Wednesday, Jan 4, a new promotional video and key visual that tease fans about what the series has in store for them. More cast and staff members were also announced. Check out the promo and key visual below! The additional seven (7) cast members are as follows: Haruka Tomatsu as Yui Shiromaru Seiichirō Yamashita…

Lagging behind the latest One Piece manga chapters? Don’t worry, we’ll cover everything you’ve missed these last few weeks. Spoiler alert! You’re just about to meet the new set of Yonkos post Wano arc! Got a clue on who these people could possibly be? Find out below. What are Yonkos? The world of One Piece is driven by power struggle. Everyone’s racing to fill up the throne left empty by the former Pirate King. As competition intensifies, the most powerful started creating their own names and even military forces to take over the top position left by Roger. Soon enough,…

Only a day before The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady TV anime premieres on Wednesday, January 4, Kadokawa releases a second character promotional video for the upcoming anime, this time, focusing on the character of Euphyllia Magenta, one of the main heroines of the series. Born as a noblewoman, Euphyllia was originally betrothed to the crown prince of their kingdom until she was unjustly stripped of her title and became Anisphia’s research asssistant. Manaka Iwami, known for voicing Tohru Honda in Fruits Basket, will play as Euphyllia in the series. Prior to its release as…

Fans of the fantasy-romance genre, here’s for you! The official website of G’s Channel announced on Monday, January 2, that the light novels Shunka Shūtō Daikōsha by Kana Akatsuki are getting a new manga titled Shunka Shūtō Daikōsha Moka Momoyo. Japanese artist Yuriko Asama, best known for illustrating Angel Beats! The Last Operation, Mushi to Medama to Teddy Bear, and Angel Beats! Heaven’s Door, will serve as the artist for the manga. The big announcement was coupled with an illustration by Asama to commemorate the news. First launched in 2021 under Dengeki Bunko publishing imprint, Shunka Shūtō Daikōsha begun as a…

Getting tired of the usual underdog trope in anime? Sure, it’s good to see the newbies and crybabies level up and defy all odds. But it’s not bad to witness overpowered main characters in anime from time to time either. From incomparable psychic powers, and an indomitable calculating personality, to matchless physical strength, these powerful main leads are sure to give you the chills you’re aching for. Get to know these top anime series with overpowered main characters below! Anime Series with Overwhelmingly Powerful Protagonists 1. Dragon Ball It’s no exaggeration to say that Son Goku is among the first…

The official Twitter account of Tamiki Wakaki’s 16bit Sensation: Watashi to Minna ga Tsukutta Bishoujo Game (Bishojo Game Made By Me and Everyone) announced on Saturday, Dec 31, that the hit comedy manga is getting a TV anime. Manga artist Wakaki also shared the news on his personal Twitter account. The announcement was accompanied with an illustration to commemorate the news. Check out his official post below: Originally launched as a doujinshi work in 2016, 16bit Sensation: Watashi to Minna ga Tsukutta Bishoujo Game is a result of the collaboration between Wakaki and two members from the Japanese video game…

Fans of Yasuhisa Hara’s Kingdom welcomed 2023 with a bang as the official website for the third live-action film of the manga released a super teaser on Saturday, Dec 31. The highly-anticipated video teases fans with few clips taken from the film. It also reveals the movie’s title, Kingdom: Unmei no Hōno (Flames of Destiny), as well as the film’s debut date, which is on July 28, 2023. Check out the full teaser below: The upcoming film shall serve as the third movie in the live-action Kingdom franchise and shall cover the Shi Ka (Zi Xia) arc and the Battle…

2022 has been a great year for anime fans, especially with lengthy list of successful anime series like Chainsaw Man, Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War, and Attack on Titan The Final Season Part II. Now that the year draws to a close, the whole anime community can’t help but ask: Which TV anime reigned supreme among these smash hits? For Japanese fans, it seems the answer is clearer than ever. In a survey conducted by Japanese anime website AnimeAnime.jp, readers were asked what their favorite TV anime for 2022 is. Action fiction Lycoris Recoil secured the top spot after garnering…