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The Servamp manga series released a special trailer to celebrate the release of its 21st volume. The trailer features the main characters, Mahiru and Kuro, and various dynamic characters of the Servamp series as they face off against their enemy, Tsubaki. Takuma Terashima and Yuki Kaji, who voiced Mahiru and Kuro in the Servamp anime series, can be heard in the trailer. The manga series will be ending in two volumes, with Volume 23.[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="CV. 寺島拓篤＆梶裕貴『SERVAMP-サーヴァンプ-』PV" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qbuk_AAd5S8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="CV. 寺島拓篤＆梶裕貴『SERVAMP-サーヴァンプ-』PV" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qbuk_AAd5S8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]Servamp Special TrailerThe readers will get to enjoy the 22nd volume of the series in 2024, which is also when the final one will be released. The series is currently in its final arc. The synopsis of the newest volume of the series is described as:Mahiru and Kuro have greatly grown from the various challenges they faced. To stop their nemesis, Tsubaki, from using the reincarnation ritual to become an earl, they faced him in a final battle in Tokyo with other fellow Servamps, their Eves, and the members of C3. What will be the fate of Tsubaki, Kuro, and Mahiru?Servamp is a manga series written and illustrated by Strike Tanaka. It inspired an anime adaptation, a movie, drama CDs, a side-story series, and a stage play adaptation. The manga first started its serialization in 2011 with Media Factory and is published in the Monthly Comic Gene shoujo manga magazine.The anime adaptation by Brain’s Base and Platinum Vision aired from July 2016 to September 2016 and ran for 12 episodes, while the film, titled Servamp Movie: Alice in the Garden, premiered in April 2018. The film and anime series were directed by Hideaki Nakano. It’s worth noting that only Platinum Vision worked on the film. The stage play adaptation ran from November 2020 to December 2020.All 12 episodes of the Servamp anime series can be streamed on Crunchyroll. Seven Seas Entertainment has licensed and is publishing the manga in English. There are currently 19 volumes out with the 20th volume set to release on July 2024. They described the series as:A Vampire Cat Serves Only One MasterWhen a stray black cat named Kuro crosses Mahiru Shirota’s path, the high school freshman’s life will never be the same again. Kuro is, in fact, no ordinary feline, but a servamp: a servant vampire. While Mahiru’s personal philosophy is one of the non-intervention, he soon becomes embroiled in an ancient, altogether surreal conflict between vampires and humans.Source: Animate©2023 Strike TanakaAfter AnimeCorner

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Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) anime has revealed the episode 1 preview ahead of its worldwide January 4 premiere on Netflix.  Studio TRIGGER is animating, and the anime will run for 2 consecutive cours. Check out the preview images for its first episode belowDelicious in Dungeon – Episode 1 Preview ImagesYou can also watch the episode 1 preview video below.[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="TVアニメ「ダンジョン飯」WEB予告｜第1話『水炊き/タルト』" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eq5oMeNOUok?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="TVアニメ「ダンジョン飯」WEB予告｜第1話『水炊き/タルト』" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eq5oMeNOUok?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]Delicious in Dungeon – Episode 1 Preview VideoYen Press licensed the manga in English, and they describe the story:When young adventurer Laios and his company are attacked and soundly thrashed by a dragon deep in a dungeon, the party loses all its money and provisions…and a member! They’re eager to go back and save her, but there is just one problem: If they set out with no food or coin to speak of, they’re sure to starve on the way! But Laios comes up with a brilliant idea: “Let’s eat the monsters!” Slimes, basilisks, and even dragons…none are safe from the appetites of these dungeon-crawling gourmands!Staff:Author: Ryoko Kui (Delicious in Dungeon / KADOKAWA)Director: Yoshihiro MiyajimaStory Editor: Kimiko UenoCharacter Design: Naoki TakedaMonster Design: Yuto KanekoConcept Art: Sayaka ShimadaFood Design: Mao MomijiAssistant Director: Hideyuki SatakeArt Director: Sachiko Nishiguchi　Yusuke Nishikimi (Inspired)Art Supervisor: Osamu Masuyama (Inspired)Color Design: Hitoki TakedaComposition Director: Katsunori Shiradou (Graphinica)Editor: Masato YoshitakeMusic Composer: Yasunori MitsudaMusic Production: KADOKAWASound Director: Kohei YoshidaSound Effects: Kenji Koyama (Sound Box)Recording Adjustment: Daiki Yamaki (KlagClan)Animation Producer: Shunsuke ShidaAnimation Production: TRIGGEROpening Song: BUMP OF CHICKEN “Sleep Walking Orchestra”Ending Song: Ryokuoushoku Shakai “Party!!”Cast:Kentaro Kumagai as LaiosSayaka Sembongi as MarcilleAsuna Tomari as ChilchuckHiroshi Naka as SenshiSaori Hayami as FalinAkira Miki as NamariShinji Kawada as ShuroWataru Katoh as KabruRie Takahashi as RinshaMiyu Tomita as MickbellToru Nara as KuroYuya Hirose as HolmKei Kawamura as DayaSource: Official Website©Ryoko Kui, KADOKAWA/Delicious in Dungeon PARTNERSAfter AnimeCorner

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BLUE LOCK – EPISODE Nagi anime movie has revealed a new character visual featuring the main duo, Seishiro Nagi and Reo Mikage. Studio 8bit is in charge of the animation, and the anime movie is set to premiere in Japan on April 19, 2024. Check out the new visual:BLUE LOCK – EPISODE Nagi – Anime Movie Character Visual Featuring Nagi and ReoYou can also watch the first teaser trailer for the anime movie:[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="劇場版ブルーロック -EPIOSODE 凪-　予告編　【2024年4月19日公開】" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VMNtQ8vq40Q?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="劇場版ブルーロック -EPIOSODE 凪-　予告編　【2024年4月19日公開】" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VMNtQ8vq40Q?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]The original manga is written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura, and Kodansha publishes it. They describe the story:After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan’s team struggles to regroup. But what’s missing? An absolute Ace Striker, who can guide them to the win! The Football Association is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, and who can be the decisive instrument in turning around a losing match … To do so, they’ve gathered 300 of Japan’s best and brightest youth players. Who will emerge to lead the team … and will they be able to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in their way?Studio 8bit previously also animated the first TV anime season that premiered in October last year and ran for 24 episodes. In addition to the Nagi movie, a 2nd TV anime season was also announced. Besides Yuichi Nakamura as the insane Shido Ryusei, new cast members for the sequel include:Shin Furukawa as Karasu TabitoKengo Kawanishi as Kageya OtoyoTakuya Eguchi as Yu Yukimiya KenyuHiro Shimono as Julian LokiShinichiro Kamio as Leonardo LunaSource: Official X© Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha/”Blue Lock – EPISODE Nagi Movie” Production CommitteeAfter AnimeCorner

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BURN THE WITCH prequel anime titled BURN THE WITCH #0.8 has revealed the final countdown visual ahead of today’s worldwide premiere (December 29), as well as a quick recap video of the first anime. Studio Colorido previously revealed several illustrations prior to the premiere on their X profile, and you can see the final one below.Burn the Witch Prequel Anime – Final Countdown Visual | Premieres Today, December 29In addition, they revealed a special recap video where Noel and Ninny try to recap the previous anime in 22.1 seconds. Check that out below.[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="ニニー・スパンコール＆新橋のえるが22.1秒で解説する『BURN THE WITCH』" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ItYuG7m0FM8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="ニニー・スパンコール＆新橋のえるが22.1秒で解説する『BURN THE WITCH』" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ItYuG7m0FM8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]The new anime will adapt the prequel one-shot manga chapter 0.8. titled “Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover,” which was published before the 4 chapters and later compiled with them in the first volume. It’s another work from the BLEACH creator Tite Kubo, and it set in the same universe. Studio Colorido (Team Yamahitsuji) will be animating, with Tatsuro Kawano also returning to direct.The first anime premiered as a movie that was split into 3 episodes on October 2, 2020. They were distributed on Amazon Prime Video and Hikari TV in Japan, and worldwide on Crunchyroll (some countries excluded). It ended with the ‘Soul Society West Branch’ reveal, which confirmed that Noel and Ninny are living in the same universe as Ichigo and co. NiL is again performing the theme song for the new anime titled “PROVE.”[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="アニメ『BURN THE WITCH #0.8』本PV" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pThbfsCt97c?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="アニメ『BURN THE WITCH #0.8』本PV" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pThbfsCt97c?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]The voice cast for the anime includes:Yuina Yamada as Noel NiihashiAsami Tano as Ninny SpangcoleShinba Tsuchiya as Balgo ParksRie Hikisaka as OsushiSaori Hayami as Macy BaljureChikahiro Kobayashi as Bruno BangnyfeHiroaki Hirata as Billy Banx JuniorHaruka Shimizu as Sullivan SquireSubaru Kimura as SelbyThe staff for BURN THE WITCH season 1 included:Tatsuro Kawano as the directorChika Suzumura as the script writer and supervisorNatsuki Yamada as the character designer and animation directorKeiji Inai as the music composerBURN THE WITCH was first published as a one-shot manga in Weekly Shonen Jump in July 2018. It began weekly serialization on August 24, and ran for 4 chapters. Crunchyroll is streaming the anime, and they describe the story:Historically 72% of all the deaths in London are related to dragons, fantastical beings invisible to the majority of the people. While unknown to most, some people have been standing up to these dragons. Only inhabitants of Reverse London who live in the hidden “reverse” side of London can see the dragons. The protagonists of the story are witch duo Noel Niihashi and Ninny Spangcole. They are protection agents for Wing Bind. Their mission is to protect and manage the dragons within London on behalf of the people.Source: Official Studio Colorio X (formerly Twitter)© TITE KUBO / SHUEISHA / “BURN THE WITCH” Production CommitteeAfter AnimeCorner

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The upcoming Kinnikuman anime by Production I.G revealed a teaser trailer, with the first details of the cast and character visuals of who they will be voicing. The anime will premiere sometime in 2024. Kinnikuman will be voiced by Mamoru Miyano while both Mayumi Kinniku and Prince Kamehame will be played by Akira Kamiya. Check out the Kinnikuman trailer, new key visuals, and character visuals below.[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="TVアニメ『キン肉マン』完璧超人始祖編 PV第1弾【キャスト解禁】" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uZB76FMtf4A?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="TVアニメ『キン肉マン』完璧超人始祖編 PV第1弾【キャスト解禁】" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uZB76FMtf4A?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]The new key visual can be seen below:Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc – Key VisualCheck out the character visuals:KinnikumanPrince KamehameMayumi KinnikuThe anime series adapts the Perfect Origin arc of Yudetamago’s Kinnikuman revival manga which began serialization in 2011. The Kinnikuman series as a whole ranks among the best-selling manga series of all time, with over 77 million copies. Kinnikuman‘s writer Takashi Shimada voiced his excitement for the new announcements on X, including Mamoru Miyano‘s casting. The writer is currently recovering from a knee operation.The Kinnikuman website describes the plot of the upcoming anime as:The three types of hero groups – justice superheroes, demon superheroes, and perfect superheroes – each raising their own righteousness, will unravel their tale in a new three-way fight! Amidst that, the roots of these fighters who hail from the ‘superhero’ species will be revealed, along with intense human dramas within their respective organizations, new offense and defense-minded hero techniques, and an unchanging drama of friendship…!Everyone has a reason to fight in their hearts!Source: Official Kinnikuman WebsiteFeatured image: Kinnikuman © 2023 Yudetamago / Shueisha, Kinnikuman Production CommitteeAfter AnimeCorner

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On December 21, Florida Film Critic Circle (FCC) announced the winners of their 2024 awards and The Boy and the Heron won the award for Best Picture. This makes it the first animated film to be awarded for Best Pictures in FCC history. It’s worth noting that this is the highest recognition by this organization. In addition, The Boy and the Heron has also won the Best Animated Film and Best Score for Joe Hisashi’s music.The Boy and the Heron has also won other multiple awards in the US: the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, New York Film Critics Circle Awards, San Diego Film Critic Society, Chicago Film Critics Association, Boston Society of Film Critics, Philadelphia Film Critics Circle, and Dallas Forth-Worth Film Critics Association. The movie has also won the award for Best Foreign Film in Philadelphia Critics Circle. GKIDS created an infographic to showcase all of them:The Boy and The Heron Awards via GKIDSFurthermore, Deadline has announced that The Boy and the Heron has been nominated for London’s Critics Circle 2024 award show. The movie is nominated for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year and Best Animated Film alongside Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume. The First Slam Dunk movie was also nominated for the Technical Achievement Award.The Boy and the Heron is the latest film by Hayao Miyazaki. It was animated by Studio Ghibli. The film first premiered in Japan this July and had its international premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. The movie has been screening in North American theaters in both subbed and English-dubbed versions since December 8. The movie was also recently nominated for Best Original Score for Joe Hisashi and Best Animated Motion Picture alongside Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume for the Golden Globe Awards. The movie is also in the running for the 96th Academy Awards (Oscar) for Best Music (Original Score).Source: FCC; Deadline; Oscars©2023 Studio GhibliAfter AnimeCorner

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JUJUTSU KAISEN has announced a sequel anime focused on the Culling Game Arc right after the 2nd season’s finale. The anime has concluded its second season today after running for 23 episodes. Studio MAPPA returned to animate, with Shota Goshozono as the director. Watch the new sequel announcement trailer:[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="TV アニメ『呪術廻戦』続編「死滅回游」制作決定映像" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ACFg5XX9XQw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="TV アニメ『呪術廻戦』続編「死滅回游」制作決定映像" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ACFg5XX9XQw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]JUJUTSU KAISEN Culling Game Sequel Anime AnnouncementThe first part of the anime covered the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc in 5 episodes, before moving on to the Shibuya Incident arc on August 31. The main cast is reprising their roles. The main staff for JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 includes:Director: Shota GoshozonoAssistant Director: Ryota AikeiSeries Composition/ Screenplay: Hiroshi SekoCharacter Design: Tadashi HiramatsuSub Character Design: Sayaka KoisoArt Director: Junichi HigashiMusic: Yoshimasa TeruiStudio MAPPA animated both the 24-episode first season and movie for the franchise. Akutami Gege writes and draws the original manga, which is licensed by VIZ Media in English. Crunchyroll streams both the anime and movie, and they describe the story:Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. One day, to save a classmate who has been attacked by curses, he eats the finger of Ryomen Sukuna, taking the curse into his own soul. From then on, he shares one body with Ryomen Sukuna. Guided by the most powerful of sorcerers, Satoru Gojo, Itadori is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses… and thus begins the heroic tale of a boy who became a curse to exorcise a curse, a life from which he could never turn back.Source: Official Website©Gege Akutami/Shueisha/JUJUTSU KAISEN ProjectAfter AnimeCorner

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Kingdom Season 5 has revealed the main trailer, and the anime is set to premiere on January 6, 2024. Studio Pierrot and Signpost are animating. The new trailer features the opening theme song “Shirubebi (Guiding Fire) by DeNeel, and you can check it out below.[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="TVアニメ「キングダム」第5シリーズ メインPV | 2024年1月6日(土)24:00～放送開始！" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P30d3Tv1gRY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="TVアニメ「キングダム」第5シリーズ メインPV | 2024年1月6日(土)24:00～放送開始！" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P30d3Tv1gRY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]Kingdom Season 5 – Main Anime TrailerKenichi Imaizumi will return to direct the series, while returning cast members include Jun Fukuyama as Sei Ei/Ying Zheng, Masakazu Morita as Shin Ri/Li Xin, and Rie Kugimiya as Karyo Ten/He Liao Diao. The previous cast announcement was released in November, and it included Toshiyuki Morikawa, Daisuke Hirakawa and Koji Ishii. Novel Core will perform the ending theme “RULERS.”Kingdom is based on the best-selling manga by Yasuhisa Hara, which began serialization in Weekly Young Jump in 2006. The manga has not yet been licensed in English.Crunchyroll is streaming the series and describes the plot as:Shin and Hyou are war-orphans in the kingdom of Qin. They dream of proving themselves on the battlefield until the day Hyou is captured by a minister. The boy manages to escape and return to his village, but he is badly injured. Shin then meets a mysterious youth who bears an eerie resemblance to Hyou—a boy who will one day become emperor!Source: Official Website©Yasuhisa Hara / Shueisha / Kingdom Production CommitteeAfter AnimeCorner

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Ragna Crimson anime has revealed the first trailer for its 2nd cour, which is set to premiere on January 13. A recap episode was released on December 23, and now there will be a break before the continuation. They previously revealed a 2nd cour visual. Studio SILVER LINK. is in charge of the animation. The trailer features the new opening song “Kannousei Revelation” by saji, and you can check it out below.[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="TVアニメ「ラグナクリムゾン」2ndクールPV ｜毎週土曜25:00~ ONAIR！" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gCB1dp8BnTo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="TVアニメ「ラグナクリムゾン」2ndクールPV ｜毎週土曜25:00~ ONAIR！" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gCB1dp8BnTo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]Ragna Crimson – 2nd Cour Anime TrailerThe main staff for the Ragna Crimson anime includes Ken Takahashi as the director, Shinpei Aoki as the character designer and Deko Akao in charge of the series composition and script. Chiaki Kobayashi is voicing Ragna, while Ayumu Murase voices Crimson.Ragna Crimson is based on the 2017 dark fantasy manga, which is written and illustrated by Daiki Kobayashi. It has been serialized in Square Enix’s Monthly Gangan Joker since March 2017, while Square Enix Manga & Books licensed it in English. They describe the story:Dragon hunters: warriors armed with special silver weapons who kill their prey for bounty. Lowest among their ranks is Ragna, who forms an improbable partnership with the young genius Leonica, a master dragon slayer with more kills to her name than almost any other. All Ragna wants is to stay by Leonica’s side, but his dream is shattered by an attack from the deadliest dragon imaginable…Source: KING AMUSEMENT CREATIVE YouTube Channel©︎ Daiki Kobayashi / SQUARE ENIX, Ragna Crimson ProjectAfter AnimeCorner

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The first key visual for the Sengoku Youko anime by White Fox was released today. The anime will premiere on January 10, 2024.Sengoku Youko anime – New Key VisualThe opening and ending theme songs were previously announced, and are “Hibana” by MindaRyn and “Yuuyami” by KEIKO. The previously released trailer and new Sengoku Youko anime visual are below:[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="TVアニメ「戦国妖狐 世直し姉弟編」ストーリーPV" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RblpbHLx6ZA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="TVアニメ「戦国妖狐 世直し姉弟編」ストーリーPV" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RblpbHLx6ZA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]Sengoku Youko anime – Story TrailerThis is the series’ first key visual and displays sibling pair Jinka and Tama, voiced by Soma Saito and Yuki Takada, respectively. WotakuGo’s Jay had the opportunity to see an early premiere of Sengoku Youko at Anime NYC, and described the series as ‘ethereal,’ praising the ‘brilliant fusion of folklore and modern animation techniques.‘ The anime will run for three cours (~36 episodes) with Jay sharing that it was in part due to Crunchyroll’s cooperation that the series will have enough episodes to do the source material justice.The Sengoku Youko staff includes:Original Work: Satoshi MizukamiDirector: Masahiro AizawaSeries Composition: Jukki HanadaCharacter Design: Yousuke OkudaChief Animation Directors: Yousuke Okuda, Shinpei Kobayashi, Yohei YaegashiMusic: Evan CallAnimation Studio: White FoxTokyopop licenses the manga series, whose first volume is described:The world is divided into two factions: humans and monsters called katawara. Despite being a katawara, Tama loves humans and vows to protect them from evil, even if it means fighting her own kind. Her stepbrother Jinka, however, hates humans, despite mostly being one. The siblings are joined by a cowardly swordsman named Shinsuke, who wants to learn how to become strong.The people they meet, places they see, and creatures they battle will be legendary!Source: Official Website©Satoshi Mizukami/Mag Garden/Sengoku Youko Anime ProjectAfter AnimeCorner

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The Highspeed Etoile original anime has released new character visuals for Sofia Tokito and Yoran Liu, who are by Yui Horie and Ayaka Suwa respectively.Yoran Liu (CV: Yui Horie)Yoran Liu (CV: Yui Horie)Yoran Liu (CV: Yui Horie)Sofia Tokito (CV: Ayaka Suwa)Sofia Tokito (CV: Ayaka Suwa)Sofia Tokito (CV: Ayaka Suwa)King Amusement Creative, Good Smile Company, Yostar, and Super Formula are involved in the production of the anime. Mangaka Takuya Fujima, known for his original character designs on anime titles such as ViViD Strike!, R-15, and Extreme Hearts, is credited as the original character designer for the series. The rest of the cast for the anime includes:Fuuka Izumi as Rin RindohNana Mizuki as Alice SummerwoodYoko Hikasa as Kanata AsakawaShiori Izawa as Towa KomachiKosuke Toriumi as Lorenzo M. SalvatoreKenichiro Matsuda as Richard ParkerYurie Funato as Hikari HinataShu Uchida as Akari Kuzuryu[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="TVアニメ『HIGHSPEED Étoile』（ハイスピードエトワール）PV①" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lAdzSxsCNsA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="TVアニメ『HIGHSPEED Étoile』（ハイスピードエトワール）PV①" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lAdzSxsCNsA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]The Highspeed Etoile anime is set in the near future, where a new generation of racing “NEX Race” has been developed. Cars are now able to reach a maximum speed of 500 kilometers per hour. The main character, Rin Rindoh, is described as someone who has dreamt of being a ballet dancer, but a breakdown later in her life caused her to fail to reach that profession. Since then, she has been living in her grandmother’s house as a shut-in, until one day she is introduced to the world of racing.Source: Official Website©HSE ProjectAfter AnimeCorner

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The Mob Kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyutan light novel is getting an anime adaptation, as announced by the official X (Twitter) account of the HJ Bunko imprint. A commemorative visual has been also released following the announcement.Mob Kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyutan anime – Commemorative IllustrationKaito wrote the Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyutan light novel with illustrations by Almic. It was first published at Shosetsuka ni Naro in April 2019 before Hobby Japan acquired the title. As of this writing, there are seven volumes of the light novel currently out. A manga adaptation with art by Terio Teri has been serialized in Akita Shoten’s Dokodemo Young Champion since August 2021.The novel (English title could be The Story of An Exploration Hero Who Has Worked His Way Up From Common People) follows the story of Kaito Takagi, an ordinary student of modest stature, who has led himself to a routine life as an explorer in the dungeons that had manifested across Japan. His daily pursuit involves slaying slimes, a means to earn some pocket money, all while secretly harboring admiration for his childhood friend, the esteemed class queen.Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyutan – Volume 1 coverHowever, his mundane routine takes an unexpected turn when a previously unseen golden slime emerges before him. Upon defeating this unique adversary, Kaito stumbles upon a remarkably rare item of immense value – a servant card capable of summoning mythical beings. As he decides to summon a mythical creature using the card, a warrior maiden of unparalleled beauty materializes, altering the course of Kaito’s existence.Source: HJ Bunko Official X (Twitter)©HOBBY JAPANAlso Read:Dahlia in Bloom Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, Main Cast and Staff, 2024 PremiereAfter AnimeCorner

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The Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion franchise is getting a new TV anime series project titled SHINKALION: Change the World. A teaser trailer has been also released following the announcement:[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="TVアニメ『シンカリオン チェンジ ザ ワールド』特報" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d8EqaK2dXSA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="TVアニメ『シンカリオン チェンジ ザ ワールド』特報" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d8EqaK2dXSA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]SHINKALION: Change The World anime – Teaser TrailerProduction I.G. (Haikyuu!!, Guilty Crown, Ghost in the Shell) and Signal.MD (Platinum End, The Fire Hunter, Kizuna no Allele) will be animating the series, while Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment (SMDE) will be responsible for the CG animation production. No other details on the staff and cast have been announced as of this writing.The Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion franchise was made by Japanese toy company Takara Tomy in association with the Japan Railways Group. Its first lineup of toys was released back in March 2015, and is a spin-off of the Plarail model train franchise.The first anime adaptation from the franchise was animated by studio OLM, with Takahiro Ikezoe as the director. Kento Shimoyama wrote said anime’s script and Toshiyuki Watanabe did the music. The anime aired for 76 episodes at the JNN network in Japan from January 2018 to June 2019. It then sprang an anime film titled Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion the Movie: The Marvelous Fast ALFA-X That Comes From the Future and was released in December 2019; and another anime series titled Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion Z which aired for 46 episodes from April 2021 to March 2022.An arcade game titled Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion: Get the Card! Super Evolution Battle was developed and published by Takara-Tomy A.R.T.S, released in 2018.Source: Official Website© Project Shinkalion /JR-HECWK/ERDAAlso Read:Shumatsu Train Doko he Iku? Anime Reveals 2024 Premiere, First Trailer and VisualAfter AnimeCorner

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The upcoming Ishura anime released a new trailer ahead of its premiere on January 3 next year. Disney will exclusively stream the series worldwide (excluding China).[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="TVアニメ『異修羅』メインPV【2024年1月3日放送開始】" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k0-cO3zve7A?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="TVアニメ『異修羅』メインPV【2024年1月3日放送開始】" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k0-cO3zve7A?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]Ishura – New TrailerStudio Passione is animating the series, with Takeo Takahashi serving as the chief director, and Yuuki Ogawa as director. Assistant directors include Hironori Aoyagi, Takuya Asaoka, Fujiaki Asari, and Takahiro Majima. Kenta Ihara is doing the series composition, Yoko Kikuchi and Yuka Takashina are on the character designs, Masahiro Tokuda is composing the music, and Takatoshi Himano is the sound director.The cast for the anime features:Yuki Kaji as Soujiro the Willow SwordReina Ueda as Yuno the DIstant TalonJun Fukuyama as Ars the StarriderAkio Otsuka as Hargent the SilencerRomi Park as Taren the PunishedSoichiro Hoshi as Dakai the MagpieShowtaro Morikubo as Regnejee the Sunset WingsSora Amamiya as Curte the Clear SkyAoi Yuki as Kia the World WordMamiko Noto as Elea the Red TagRie Takahashi as Nihilo the Vortical StampedeKoichi Yamadera as Shalk the Sound SlicerNobuhiko Okamoto as Hidow the ClampTakehito Koyasu as Jelky the Swift InkYumiri Hanamori as Lana the Moon TempestTomokazu Sugita as Higuare the PelagicShinchiro Miki as Kuze the Passing DisasterYui Horie as Nastique the Quiet SingerShinichiro Miki as Kuze the Passing DisasterYui Horie as Nastique the Quiet SingerIshura – Anime VisualThe Ishura anime is based on a light novel series of the same name by Keiso and illustrated by Kureta. It started off as a web novel, before being picked by ASCII Media Works, which published it under their Dengeki no Shin Bungei imprint. A total of seven volumes are currently out. Yen Press licensed the series in English and describes the plot as:In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world. A master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponents with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts into being; an angelic assassin who deals instant death. Eager to attain the title of “True Hero,” these champions each pursue challenges against formidable foes and spark conflicts among themselves. The battle to determine the mightiest of the mighty begins.Source: Official Website©Keiso/KADOKAWA/Ishura Production CommitteeAfter AnimeCorner

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Umamusume: Pretty Derby has announced an anime movie adaptation titled Umamusume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era for a May 24, 2024 premiere in Japan. Cygames Pictures will animate, with Ken Yamamoto as the director. The movie will center on Jungle Pocket, who is voiced by Yuri Fujimoto. Watch the announcement trailer:[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="劇場版『ウマ娘 プリティーダービー 新時代の扉』特報【5月24日(金)公開】" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xTwBPl68mFc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="劇場版『ウマ娘 プリティーダービー 新時代の扉』特報【5月24日(金)公開】" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xTwBPl68mFc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]Umamusume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era – Anime Movie Announcement TrailerThe first key visual for the movie also stars Jungle Pocket, and you can see it below.Umamusume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era – Teaser VisualBesides Ken Yamamoto, the staff includes Tetsuya Kobari in charge of the story/scenario structure, Kiyoko Yoshimura on the screenplay and Jun Yamazaki as the character designer and chief animation director. Sumire Uesaka as Agnes Tachyon and Yui Ogura as Manhattan Cafe have also been confirmed for the movie.The Umamusume: Pretty Derby game launched for iOS and Android on February 24, 2021 and for PC on March 10, 2021. Besides the TV anime and the Umayon short-form anime, the most recent new web anime project from the franchise ran for 4 episodes in October 2022 titled Umamusume Pretty Derby: Road to the Top. The 3rd season finished airing today after 13 episodes. Crunchyroll streams the anime for the multimedia franchise, and they describe the story:This is a tale of a world where “horse girls”; with glorious names and incredible running abilities live alongside humanity. Horse girl Special Week has moved from the country to the city to attend Tracen Academy. There, she and her classmates compete to win the Twinkle Series and earn the title of “The County’s #1 Horse Girl.”Source: Official X© Cygames, IncAfter AnimeCorner

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JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 anime has revealed the preview images and synopsis for episode 23 (finale) ahead of its December 28 premiere. Studio MAPPA returned to animate the 2nd season, with Shota Goshozono as the director. The episode is titled “Shibuya Incident – Gate, Close” and it will conclude the season. You can check out the preview images below:Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 – Episode 23 (Finale) PreviewJUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 Episode 23 (Finale) SynopsisSorcerers find themselves in a dire situation when Yuki appears. The true identity of prasitic demon in Geto’s body is revealed.The first part of the anime covered the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc, before moving on to the Shibuya Incident arc on August 31. The main cast is reprising their roles. The main staff for JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 includes:Director: Shota GoshozonoAssistant Director: Ryota AikeiSeries Composition/ Screenplay: Hiroshi SekoCharacter Design: Tadashi HiramatsuSub Character Design: Sayaka KoisoArt Director: Junichi HigashiMusic: Yoshimasa TeruiStudio MAPPA animated both the 24-episode first season and movie for the franchise. Akutami Gege writes and draws the original manga, which is licensed by VIZ Media in English. Crunchyroll streams both the anime and movie, and they describe the story:Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. One day, to save a classmate who has been attacked by curses, he eats the finger of Ryomen Sukuna, taking the curse into his own soul. From then on, he shares one body with Ryomen Sukuna. Guided by the most powerful of sorcerers, Satoru Gojo, Itadori is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses… and thus begins the heroic tale of a boy who became a curse to exorcise a curse, a life from which he could never turn back.You can vote for JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 in our Fall 23 Anime of the Season polls, where it’s nominated in several categories.Source: Official Website©Gege Akutami/Shueisha/JUJUTSU KAISEN ProjectJujutsu Kaisen Season 2 – Episode 22 PreviewAfter AnimeCorner

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Sound Euphonium Season 3 revealed the first trailer ahead of the April 2024 premiere date. Kyoto Animation is returning for the newest installment of the franchise which also released the Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble movie earlier this year.[wpcc-iframe data-lazyloaded="1" data-ezsrc="about:blank?ez_iframe=1" title="TVアニメ『響け！ユーフォニアム３』PV第1弾" width="1170" height="658" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lmjt1Jw9sbM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen class="ezlazyload"][wpcc-iframe title="TVアニメ『響け！ユーフォニアム３』PV第1弾" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lmjt1Jw9sbM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen]The Sound Euphonium anime is based on the light novel series by Ayano Takeda. The manga adaptation was serialized on the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Web magazine. The TV anime series has two seasons, both of which were animated by Kyoto Animation. They aired from April to July 2015 and October to December 2016 respectively. The franchise also has two animated films – Liz and the Blue Bird and Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day, released in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Both were animated by Kyoto Animation. Liz and the Blue Bird serves as a spin-off to the second season of the TV anime.Yen Press licensed Sound! Euphonium’s novels in English and described the plot as follows:Finding herself, one note at a time…After a terrible disappointment at the All-Kyoto Concert Band Competition, music has lost its spark for Kumiko. But her first year at Kitauji High School is a chance for a fresh start. So when it comes time to choose a club, she can’t resist joining the band again–even though they’re simply terrible. The strict new club director has promised to whip them into shape to reach Nationals, but the trouble runs deeper than just a lack of practice. Plus, the discord within the club tugs at Kumiko’s old insecurities. Will Kitauji High School find its rhythm before the competition? Will Kumiko?Source: Official Website© Ayano Takeda / Takarajimasha / “Sound! Euphonium Production committeeAfter AnimeCorner