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                            <title>Latest Anime News</title>
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                            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                        <title>Scum of the Brave Cour 2 Ending Song Anime Version Music Video Streamed</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
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                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The official YouTube channel  for the three-piece Japanese rock band w.o.d. started streaming an anime version music video for  &quot;NON-FICTION,&quot;  the ending theme for the second cour of the  Scum of the Brave  anime. The video is composed of anime sequences depicted in the episodes thus far. w.o.d.  &quot;NON-FICTION&quot;  Anime Version Music Video Scum of the Brave  Cour 2 Creditless Ending Video w.o.d. is a three-piece band from Kobe consisting of Takuya Saito (vocal and guitar), Ken Mackay (bass), and Motoyoshi Nakajima (drums). They release their major debut album &quot;Ai&quot; under Sony Music Labels in October 2024.  &quot;NON-FICTION&quot;  is their second anime tie-in song, following  &quot;STARS&quot;  (the opening theme for  Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War The Separation ) in 2023. It first  released digitally  on April 12, with the CD single following on June 10. The CD jacket features an original illustration drawn by  Nakashima723, the illustrator of the  Scum of the Brave  manga.  The band shared the following comment about the song on  the anime&#039;s official website : We are w.o.d., and we we will be performing the ending theme song for the second cour of the TV anime &quot;Scum of the Brave.&quot; Our newly written song, &quot;NON-FICTION,&quot; was created by reading &quot;Scum of the Brave&quot; and allowing the worldview of the work to link and resonate with our own lives. It is a very realistic song with a rock sound characteristic of w.o.d., so please check out the song along with the anime broadcast.&quot; w.o.d.  &quot;NON-FICTION&quot;  Official Music Video CD jacket w.o.d. artist-photo The TV anime adaptation of the  Scum of the Brave  light novel series created by Rocket Shokai (story) and Yuya Kusaka (art) has aired in Japan since January 2026.  Crunchyroll is now streaming  the anime for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS and India. Crunchyroll describes  Scum of the Brave  as such: In the mid-21st century, Tokyo&#039;s mafia can turn into ether-enhanced Demon Lords, and Braves hunt them down. Yashiro, the Grim Reaper, reluctantly takes a new apprentice named Aki Jogamine, a high school girl training to become a Brave. He soon finds himself dragged into one troublesome case after another. The supernatural story of a scumbag master and his self-proclaimed apprentice begins! Source:   w.o.d. official YouTube channel]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                        <title>Voice Actor Yui Ogura to Release New Photo Book in September</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Her first photo book of her thirties was shot in Okinawa</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Voice actor  Yui Ogura  (Tomarin in  Teekyu , Priestess in  GOBLIN SLAYER ) will release her as-yet-untitled new photo book through Japanese publisher Imagica Infos on September 18, 2026. It will be her seventh photo book, following  &quot;Yuitopia&quot;  released in August 2025. The shooting location for her first photo book in her thirties is Okinawa, the same place where her second photo book,  &quot;Yui Hatachi,&quot;  was shot when she was twenty. She also revisited the same  locations from that shoot. The magazine Seiyu Grand Prix, which has been covering Ogura since her debut, is in charge of the editing and production of the photo book. &quot;The location for this shoot was Okinawa, a place filled with memories of my visit for &#039;Yui Hatachi.&#039; It was very moving to be able to shoot a photobook here again after about 10 years,&quot; said Ogura. &quot;While revisiting places I&#039;ve been to before, I captured photos of my current self, showing a different side of me compared to back then. I took on a wide range of challenges with various costumes and situations, so you can enjoy many sides of me, from mature expressions to candid shots that reflect my true self. Please look forward to it!&quot; Sample photo 1 Sample photo 2 Source:  Imagica Infos press release]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                        <title>Konomi Suzuki Releases Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Anime Opening Song Music Video</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The song has already surpassed 10 million streams on digital platforms</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The official YouTube channel  for anisong singer Konomi Suzuki started streaming a music video for  &quot;Recollect.&quot;   Her collaboration song with singer and rapper Ashnikko is currently featured as the opening theme for  Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-   Season 4 . Konomi Suzuki feat. Ashnikko  &quot;Recollect&quot;  Music Video Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-  Season 4  Creditless Opening Video Konomi Suzuki won the Grand Prix at the 5th Animax All-Japan Anisong Grand Prix in 2011 and made her professional debut the following year in 2012 at the age of 15. She has performed the opening themes for all four seasons of the  Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-  TV anime:  &quot;Redo&quot;  for Season 1,  &quot;Realize&quot;  for Season 2,  &quot;Reweave&quot;  for Season 3, and  &quot;Recollect&quot;  for Season 4. The lyrics for  &quot;Recollect&quot;  were written by TeddyLoid, Ashnikko, and Slinger, and the track was composed and arranged by Giga and TeddyLoid. It  released digitally  on April 16, and its cumulative stream count across various digital platforms, such as Spotify, YouTube Music, and TikTok has already surpassed 10 million.  Konomi Suzuki Ashnikko Masahiro Shinohara returns to direct the fourth season of  Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-  at studio WHITE FOX, with series composition by Masahiro Yokotani, character designs by Haruka Sagawa and music by Kenichiro Suehiro ( Fire Force ,  Golden Kamuy ). Tappei Nagatsuki pens the original light novels. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-   Season 4  premiered in Japan on April 8, 2026.  Crunchyroll streams  the anime for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, India and Southeast Asia, describing the series as such: Natsuki Subaru, an ordinary high school student, is on his way home from the convenience store when he finds himself transported to another world. As he&#039;s lost and confused in a new world where he doesn&#039;t even know left from right, the only person to reach out to him was a beautiful girl with silver hair. Determined to repay her somehow for saving him from his own despair, Subaru agrees to help the girl find something she&#039;s looking for... Source :  Konomi Suzuki official YouTube channel , Press Release]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                        <title>How Anime Inspires Athletes and the World of Sports</title>
                        <author>Jameel Raeburn</author>
                        <category>Features</category>
                        <description>A generation raised on anime brings those influences into the biggest moments in sports</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s moments after the buzzer and they’ve done it. The San Antonio Spurs are going to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014 and they’re led by the 7&#039;4 prodigal phenom from France, Victor Wembanyama. It’s a moment for celebration (and, knowing the league, ultimately a coronation) as he accepts the Western Conference MVP trophy. And upon heading to the back, fully jubilant while greeting arena staff and Spurs executives,  he bites down on his hand  in a similar fashion to Eren Yeager of  Attack on Titan .  It’s no coincidence. Victor has publicly admitted that  Attack on Titan  is his favorite anime, and without a doubt, his stature and dexterity resemble those of a Titan from the series. But arguably the most satisfying part about it to a sports and anime fan like myself is how natural it feels. It’s a reference that doesn’t need explaining, in a space where, not that long ago, it probably would have. On the other side, Victor’s opponent in the NBA Finals is someone who has defied the odds himself in a number of ways. Similar to Shoyo Hinata of  Haikyu!! , Jalen Brunson&#039;s been called too small to truly carry a team to greatness in the NBA. And yet, he’s among the elite on the court at the NBA Finals. Funnily enough,  as revealed by his dad  — and former NBA player himself, Rick Brunson — Jalen would spend nights in the shower recreating the classic Vegeta in the rain moment from  Dragon Ball Z . His fandom has also led to him designing  a pair of custom shoes , inspired by Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan of  Dragon Ball Super , so he could grace the court and potentially capture that same energy. So when these two meet on the Finals stage, it reads as more than just a collision of talent. It’s a glimpse into something that’s been quietly reshaping sports culture for years: the worlds of sports and anime running parallel to each other as we waited for the right generation to stop pretending otherwise. From personal experience, those worlds didn’t really speak to each other while I was growing up. The athletes we looked up to didn’t move like that either. They felt more like avatars for greatness, defined by performance and expectation, not by the smaller, more personal things that made them who they were. Iconic players like Michael Jordan or Tom Brady weren’t drawing from anime, nor were they framing their journeys through arcs or characters. The mythology came from somewhere else. Things like highlight reels and commercials. Athletes, at least in the way they were idolized, had a kind of polished intensity that didn’t leave much room for anything outside of sports.   Now, athletes like Wembanyama and Brunson,  Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier , and  Antoine Griezmann and Dominic Solanke  are expressing those interests more openly, and that shift isn’t random at all; it’s generational. They didn’t arrive at anime later; they grew up with it alongside the game. So when those influences show up now, they don’t feel like references for the moment. They feel like extensions of who these players already are, part of what they’re trying to embody in real time. Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles  didn’t overcomplicate it when he was asked why anime resonates so much with athletes. He called it “main character energy.” Sports and anime have always been built on a similar premise: the singular figure, the pressure, the idea that if you endure enough, you become something else on the other side. Shows like  Naruto  and  Dragon Ball Z  mirror the same rhythms athletes know well — putting in the work, dealing with failure, and finding ways to improve, little by little.  That same logic doesn’t just live in how athletes think; it shows up in how they present themselves, too. Not in a loud way, like over-the-top costumes or exaggerated anime hairstyles, but in smaller, more intentional choices: the sneakers, the fits, the little references that hit instantly if you’re paying attention. Like Israel Adesanya  slipping into a Rock Lee pose , or even in wrestling, where everything’s already heightened, and Ricochet leans into his heel character by stepping out in an admiral-style coat, a fantastic nod to  ONE PIECE . We, as anime fans,  live for the moments  where we instinctively get to do the Leonardo DiCaprio meme point on the screen for moments in which we’re seen.  And once you start noticing it, it shows up more often than you’d expect, in ways that aren’t always as obvious but feel just as intentional. If this were even a decade ago, the easiest way to explain everything would be to say that anime crossed over into sports culture — because honestly, the two felt worlds apart. But today, that doesn&#039;t feel right. Nowadays, it&#039;s already part of the people stepping into those spaces. The same kids who were watching  Naruto  after school were in the gym early the next morning getting shots up, training, running drills, and putting in work. By the time they made it to the pros, those influences weren’t separate; they were already layered into how they saw themselves, how they competed, and how they understood growth.  And the beautiful part is that they show no fear in expressing it.  Look no further than figure skating gold medalists Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu, who have been very vocal about their love of anime,  a love that’s been illustrated  by  Macross Frontier  character designer and illustrator Risa Ebata. Meanwhile, retired volleyball Olympian Sarah Pavan once stated that the boys of  Haikyu!!   changed her life .     What also helped change the culture was access. Anime got easier to watch, easier to share, easier to reference without feeling like you had to explain yourself. You didn’t have to hunt for episodes or wait for a certain time slot — you could just press play, send a clip, and build a conversation around it. That kind of access doesn’t just make something popular; it makes it normal. It turns something niche into something that travels, something that sticks, and something that shows up in places  you wouldn’t have expected before . You can see that shift not just in the players, but in everything around them. Teams leaning into  anime nights , schedule releases styled like opening credits, entire campaigns built around the same visual language fans grew up on. The culture hasn’t just grown from people on the court or the field anymore. It’s the designers, the social teams, the people behind the scenes who came up on the same shows and are now shaping how sports looks and feels in real time.  The references aren’t accidental. They’re baked in. And now, it’s just part of the mix. Athletes aren’t sectioning off who they are anymore; they’re bringing everything with them. The same person can be locked in on game film, tapped into music, deep into gaming, and still find something in an anime character that resonates. It’s not a contradiction; it’s just a fuller picture, and once you start looking at it that way, it gets harder to see anime and sports as separate worlds at all.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Song Inspired by Monster Manga Features Music Video and Artwork by Naoki Urasawa</title>
                        <author>Kara Dennison</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Check out the song by Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela are about to bring some manga-inspired flair to their upcoming seventh album,  OurHome.  The lead single from the upcoming album is titled &quot;Monster,&quot; inspired by Naoki Urasawa&#039;s manga of the same name. To celebrate the album&#039;s imminent launch, the duo collaborated with Urasawa for jacket art and a new music video. The duo, made up of Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero, received critical acclaim for their 2019 album  Mettavolution.  Urasawa was already aware of them, and recently came across a post online indicating that they had performed &quot;Monster&quot; at a recent Tokyo concert. The two met up with Urasawa in person, telling him they&#039;re big fans of  Monster , and this collaboration is the result. Check out the music video for the song, featuring a time-lapse of Urasawa drawing the single&#039;s jacket art:  Rodrigo y Gabriela: &quot;Monster&quot; Music Video Rodrigo y Gabriela &quot;Monster&quot; jacket illustration OurHome , featuring the single &quot;Monster,&quot; goes on sale September 18.  Pre-orders are now open for the album . Naoki Urasawa&#039;s manga  Monster  ran from 1994 to 2001 in Shogakukan&#039;s  Big Comic Original  and was released across 18 volumes. The manga was followed by Urasawa&#039;s 2002 novel  Another Monster  and a 74-episode anime adaptation in 2004. The manga has won multiple awards and launched Urasawa into the international spotlight. VIZ publishes an English-language edition of  Monster , describing the first volume thus:  Everyone faces uncertainty at some point in their lives. Even a brilliant surgeon like Kenzo Tenma is no exception. But there’s no way he could have known that his decision to stop chasing professional success and instead concentrate on his oath to save peoples’ lives would result in the birth of an abomination. The questions of good and evil now take on a terrifyingly real dimension.  Years later, in Germany during the tumultuous post-reunification period, middle-aged childless couples are being killed one after another. The serial killer’s identity is known. The reasons why he kills are not. Dr. Tenma sets out on a journey to find the killer’s twin sister, who may hold some clues to solving the enigma of the “Monster.” Source:   Comic Natalie]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                        <title>Digimon Story Time Stranger Switch, Switch 2 Demo Launches Along with New Trailer</title>
                        <author>Joseph Luster</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Learn how to play before you dive in on July 10</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions of  Digimon Story Time Stranger  are officially one month away, and you can now try it out ahead of launch. A demo for the latest digital adventure is live on Nintendo’s platforms, complete with the ability to transfer save data to the full game when it arrives. Before you dive in, learn to play with some help from Terriermon Assistant in the new demo trailer. Digimon Story Time Stranger Switch Demo Trailer Digimon Story: Time Stranger  launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on October 3, 2025. Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions launch on July 10, 2026. If you want to stay in the Digital World for a while longer, the   Digimon Beatbreak  anime is now streaming on Crunchyroll, which describes the series like so: Tomoro Tenma lives in a world where human thoughts and emotions—known as “e-Pulse”—power AI devices called Sapotama. But when Digimon begin materializing from Sapotama and feeding on e-Pulse, society begins to fracture. After Gekkomon appears from his device, Tomoro joins Glowing Dawn, a secret team investigating rogue Digimon and the dark truth of a system both fueled and corrupted by emotion. Source:  Bandai Namco Entertainment Press release]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                        <title>Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken Anime Casts Kazuya Ichijo as Fang Father</title>
                        <author>Kara Dennison</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The series is currently streaming on Prime Video</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new heavy hitter joins the brawl! The new anime adaptation of  Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken  introduced Fang Father, the leader of the Fang Clan, with voice actor Kazuya Ichijo stepping into the role. Also known as &quot;Kiba Daio&quot; or &quot;Boss Fang,&quot; Fang Father is a brutal patriarch who both loves his &quot;children&quot; and is more than willing to sacrifice them as needed. This isn&#039;t Ichijo&#039;s first venture into the world of  Fist of the North Star , either — he voiced Raoh in 2013 parody anime  DD Fist of the North Star , set in a world where the apocalypse never happened and the characters are gainfully employed in modern-day Japan. Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken , the latest anime adaptation of Buronson and Tetsuo Hara&#039;s   Fist of the North Star   manga, premiered on April 10, 2026 on Japanese television and Prime Video worldwide. The original   Fist of the North Star  manga was serialized from 1983 to 1988 in Shueisha&#039;s Weekly Shonen Jump. Buronson wrote and Tetsuo Hara illustrated the series, which was also released in 27 collected volumes. VIZ Media publishes an English-language version. The series has previously been adapted into numerous  anime  and video games, a 1995 live-action film (starring Gary Daniels), and even a musical stage play. Hiroshi Maeda directs the newest anime adaptation at animation studio TMS Entertainment, with series composition by Kazuhiko Inukai, character designs by Naoki Hisatsune, assistant direction by Kazuma Ogasawara, animation direction by Koji and music by Yuki Hayashi. NIA Animation and Kishida Studio BACU provide animation production assistance. The synopsis of   Fist of the North Star  reads: In the year 199X, the world is engulfed in a nuclear inferno! The seas have vanished. The earth lies in ruins. It seems all life has been wiped out...but humanity has not perished!  Across the scorched and broken land, survivors cling to hope, desperately searching for food and water. However, their hopes are trampled underfoot by violence. Might makes right in this world, and the weak are crushed without mercy.  From the depths of that despair, a lone man with seven scars on his chest emerges. His name is Kenshiro, heir to the legendary assassination art Hokuto Shinken. As he roams the wasteland in pursuit of his sworn enemy Shin, who stole his fiancée Yuria, Kenshiro answers the cries of the oppressed, becoming a beacon of hope in a world of despair. Standing in his path are brutal survivors of the apocalypse, their ambitions twisted by power and greed. In a world where the weak are prey and prayers go unheard, Kenshiro forges a path with his iron fists! Source:   Comic Natalie]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                        <title>Witch Hat Atelier Episode 11 Recap, “The Test in Serpentback Cave”</title>
                        <author>Kelly Knox</author>
                        <category>Features</category>
                        <description>Everyone needs a Snugstone</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama&#039;s magical manga,  Witch Hat Atelier , is the story of Coco, a kind and hardworking young girl who daydreams about becoming a witch. When she accidentally discovers the secret truth behind magic, her life is forever changed. As a new apprentice to the witch Qifrey, Coco does her best in her studies so she can undo a costly mistake. Let’s talk about everything that happened in Episode 11 of  Witch Hat Atelier ! WARNING:  Full details for  Witch Hat Atelier  Episode 11 follow. Seriously, spoilers ahead! Spell-cialty Agott flies over the rolling fields near their atelier, watching scalewolves in the wild. The young witch’s thoughts turn to Coco and how much she’s learned since joining them. Maybe she’s not so different from them even though she’s an Outsider? As for Coco herself, she and her teacher Qifrey are inside working together and looking over her successfully drawn spells. He points out that her lines are perfectly straight, thanks to her experience in her mother’s tailoring shop. He suggests she remind herself out loud that she has a specialty when she needs a boost of confidence. Coco’s delighted to be good at something.  Her excitement spills over when Qifrey gives her books with new spells to practice. She encourages Richeh, sitting nearby, to take a look, but the other witch staunchly refuses. After Qifrey pushes the issue, Richeh storms away in anger, and Coco follows her out of the room. Hiding Place Olruggio, who had been snoozing on the sofa, observes that Richeh won’t grow if she won’t listen to her teacher. Coco apologizes through the door of Richeh’s workroom, but there’s no response. She pushes open the door to talk to her, but the other witch isn’t in the room. The brushbuddy shows Coco a hidden passage to a small but cozy tunnel underground – Richeh’s secret hiding place. Glittering crystal ribbons hang from the ceiling, created from a spell Richeh devised, and Coco’s enchanted by them. (They make her eyes happy.) She asks Richeh why she doesn’t like looking at other people’s spells; she says she wants to only think about her own spells. She doesn’t want books to tell her what to do or what to draw. Snugstones At the same time, Qifrey and Olruggio chat for a moment. Olly tosses him a pouch of enchanted stones he created with a new spell. He named them Snugstones, made to place under the bedcovers to get a cozy and warm night’s rest. When Qifrey observes that Olly shows his kindness in his magic rather than his words, the other witch loudly protests that it’s just for work. There are five stones in the pouch, four for the apprentices and one for Qifrey. Teachers need a good night’s sleep, too. Just then, a letter from the Great Hall magically arrives, informing Qifrey and his students that the second test begins in three days at Serpentback Cave in Cape Romonon.  Later, Richeh dreams of a memory of creating the crystal ribbons when she was small. Her older brother, Rili, smiles and tells her that he loves when she makes spells that express who she is. As he walks away, the memory turns fuzzy, and he doesn’t turn around as she calls out to him. Richeh wakes up with a start, dozing inside the carriage on the way to the witch’s test. The Snugstones really work – even Agott fell asleep instead of practicing on the way like she’d planned. Sincerity of the Shield Outside Serpentback Cave, Master Kukrow introduces his own apprentice, Euini, as his little failure. This is the boy’s third attempt at the test. Qifrey protests as the rude witch continues to insult the poor boy, but they’re interrupted by the test proctor. It’s Alaira, Qifrey’s friend, and she’s wearing a Mirror Cloak of Borrowshade that disguises her as a beast.  The Sincerity of the Shield test entails protecting penguin-like myrphons while escorting them through the enchanted cave. The witches have cloaks of their own to blend in with the myrphons. If they’re seen using magic, or if the witch or their myrphon leaves the cave without the other, they fail. Richeh is shocked to hear that Qifrey has signed her up for the test; she feels betrayed, as he promised she could do what she wanted. He tells her that completing the test will do just that and asks her to trust him.  Master Kukrow complains about Richeh and children in general, earning an icy glare from Qifrey. The unpleasant witch leaves, uninterested in what happens to his own apprentice. Euini, Agott and Richeh prepare to enter the cave with Alaira and their myrphons. Qifrey silently wishes them all well, hoping they make their journey safely without getting lost in the dark… Will Agott and Richeh complete their trial? Find out in  Witch Hat Atelier , right here on Crunchyroll! Witch Hat Atelier Recaps Witch Hat Atelier Episode 10 Recap, “A Promise in Silver” Witch Hat Atelier Episode 9 Recap, “A Nightmare Stained in Black” Witch Hat Atelier Episode 8 Recap, “The Misgivings of the Knights Moralis” Witch Hat Atelier Episode 7 Recap, “Who Is Magic For?” Witch Hat Atelier Episode 6 Recap, “A Light on a Rainy Day” Witch Hat Atelier Episode 5 Recap, “The Dragon’s Labyrinth” Witch Hat Atelier Episode 4 Recap, “Meetings in Kalhn” Witch Hat Atelier Episode 3 Recap, “The Dadah Range Test” Witch Hat Atelier Episodes 1-2 Recap, “The Magic That Started Everything/The School of the Grassland” Want more  Witch Hat Atelier  content? Be sure to check out the weekly companion podcast on  The Anime Effect ! Witch Chat: The Official Witch Hat Atelier Companion Podcast Release Date:  Weekly starting Thursday, April 16 Available On:  YouTube and Spotify, with Apple Podcasts and other podcatchers soon.  Description:  Hosted by content creator Lena Lemon and Crunchyroll&#039;s Tim Lyu, Witch Chat: The Official Witch Hat Atelier Companion Podcast breaks down each and every episode of the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama&#039;s Witch Hat Atelier manga.  Find out which magical moments stand out, which characters become favorites, and so much more on Coco&#039;s journey to becoming a Witch.  WITCH CHAT ON SPOTIFY WITCH CHAT ON YOUTUBE]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>The Greatest Magicmaster&#039;s Retirement Plan Anime Adaptation Announced for 2027</title>
                        <author>Daryl Harding</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Teaser trailer, visual, main cast member and lead staff were also revealed</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dentsu announced tonight that Izushiro’s  The Greatest Magicmaster&#039;s Retirement Plan  light novel series has an anime adaptation in the works for 2027. To complement the announcement, the first teaser trailer and visual were released along with details on who will play the lead character, Alus Reigin, and the main staff. The Greatest Magicmaster&#039;s Retirement Plan  Anime Teaser Trailer and Visual Alus Reigin  character visual Yuto Uemura, best known for voicing Thorfinn in  VINLAND SAGA  and Atsushi Nakajima in  Bungo Stray Dogs , voices lead character Alus Reigin, who just wants to retire but his country won’t accept it. Yusuke Suzuki ( Little Witch Academia  episode director) directs  The Greatest Magicmaster&#039;s Retirement Plan   at HOTLINE with series composition written by Gigaemon Ichikawa ( Himitsu no AiPri  series), character designs from Yuki Kitajima ( Girlfriend, Girlfriend  chief animation director) and sound direction by Takatoshi Hamano ( GOBLIN SLAYER ). J-Novel Club releases an English version of Izushiro’s light novels, describing the story as such:  In a world where the Fiends run rampant... Magicmaster Alus Reigin, the young prodigy that has defeated more Fiends and reclaimed more of humanity’s lost territory than anyone else alive, requests retirement from military service at age 16. But due to the twists and turns of fate surrounding his status as the No. 1 Magicmaster in the nation—the top Magicmaster out of more than 100,000—he ends up as a student at a special magical institute, hiding his identity and training his successors – a pair of beautiful Magicmaster girls! Not to mention continuing to defeat Fiends in secret... Get ready—the epic adventure of the Greatest Magicmaster Alus Reigin begins now! Source:  PR Times]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                        <title>From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Anime Reveals Ending Theme Song in New TV Commercials</title>
                        <author>Paul Chapman</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Adaptation based on fantasy novel series continues on July 8</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The  From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman   season 2  anime shared a pair of TV commercials today and also revealed the official ending theme song performer for the series. BLUE ENCOUNT performs the new ending theme, which is entitled “Mikansei” (“Incomplete”) and sampled in the TV spots below. From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman  Season 2 TV Spot (15 second ver.) From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman  Season 2 TV Spot (30 second ver.) The second season broadcasts in Japan beginning on July 8 and has also been confirmed for exclusive global streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Shigeru Sagazaki published the original  From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordman  light novels on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website beginning in November 2020, and Square Enix also publishes a print version with illustrations by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima under their SQEX Novel imprint, with 10 volumes published in Japan to date. Akio Kazumi ( Loner Life in Another World ) directs season two of  From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman  at animation studios Passione and Hayabusa film, with series composition by Kunihiko Okada ( The Eminence in Shadow ), character designs and chief animation direction by Satsuki Hayasaki ( Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki ) and music by Yasuharu Takanashi ( Fairy Tail ). The first season is also available on Prime Video. J-Novel Club publishes an English-language version of the original light novels, and describes the story: Beryl Gardenant, a self-proclaimed “humble old man,” is a sword instructor at his dojo in a rural, backwater village. In his younger years, he dreamed of glory as a master swordsman, but those days are long behind him. Out of the blue, he receives a visit from a famous former pupil who brings him world-shattering news—he’s been appointed as a special instructor for the knights of the Liberion Order! With his life now turned upside down, Beryl travels to the capital and reunites with some of his former students: elite knights, an ace wizard, and even an adventurer who’s attained the highest guild rank possible. But why do they all want his tutelage?! As far as he’s concerned, they clearly don’t need him anymore. Can Beryl live up to his new position? And will he ever get a moment’s peace away from his adoring students?! Source:   From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman  anime official home page]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                        <title>Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky Anime Reveals Opening Theme Song Performer in New Trailer</title>
                        <author>Paul Chapman</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Romance novel adaptation debuts on July 6</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The upcoming  Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky  TV anime published a new trailer today and also revealed the official opening theme song for the series. Motohiro Hata performs the opening theme song, which is entitled “Hitohira” and which is sampled in the trailer below. Love Unseen Beneath a Clear Night Sky  Trailer 3 The original  Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky  novel written by Nanigashi Shima and illustrated by raemz was released in August 2023, with two novels in the main series and two spin-off novels published in Japan to date. A manga adaptation illustrated by Hat also began in August 2024. Yen Press publishes an English language version of the series. Joe Yoshizaki directs the TV anime adaptation at animation studio MAKARIA, with series composition by Yuko Kakihara, character designs by Yoshihiro Sawada and Yuzui Ishii, music by Harumi Fuuki and sound direction by Satoshi Motoyama. The series broadcasts in Japan beginning on July 6, 2026. The story of  Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky  is described as follows: One spring night, Kakeru Sorano, a university freshman, is dragged by his dormmate Narumi to a welcome party. There, he meets Koharu Fuyutsuki, a blind girl who laughs often and speaks of her dreams; she’s practically the polar opposite of him. From the moment he picks up her white cane after class, the distance between them begins to shrink. “I want to see fireworks,” she says one day. Those words carry a light that Kakeru gazes at directly for the first time. A girl who cannot see and a boy who has shut himself off - this is a delicate love story woven by two people searching for light. Source:  Love Unseen Beneath a Clear Night Sky  anime official home page ( 1 ,  2 )]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/10/love-unseen-beneath-the-clear-night-sky-anime-reveals-opening-theme-song-performer-in-new-trailer</link>
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                        <title>The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life Anime Announces October Premiere in Teaser Trailer</title>
                        <author>Daryl Harding</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Nine cast members, main staff and a teaser visual were also unveiled</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The previously announced   The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life  anime adaptation revealed a spell-book-sized amount of news today, giving us the first look at the series. The news includes the first teaser trailer and visual, nine cast members and the lead staff for the series, which is being produced at P.A. Works. The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life  Anime Teaser Trailer and Visual Joining the cast of  The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life  are: Rein Garland  voiced by Daiki Yamashita Lily Flambert  voiced by Lynn Margaret Els  voiced by Yoshino Aoyama Mirabelle  voiced by Miyu Tomita Elsie Sora  voiced by Megumi Han Nina  voiced by Konomi Kohara Hanbun  voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto Cornelius  voiced by Makoto Furukawa  Mother of Assassins  voiced by Rie Shibata  Rein Garland  character visual Lily Flambert  character visual Margaret Els  character visual Mirabelle  character visual Elsie Sora  character visual Nina  character visual Hanbun  character visual Cornelius  character visual Mother of Assassins  character visual Shu Honma ( Ya Boy Kongming! Road to Summer Sonia ) directs The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life anime at P.A. Works with series composition written by Yoko Yonaiyama ( Ya Boy Kongming! ), character designs and co-chief animation direction from Tadahito Kiyosawa ( Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid ) with sub character designs and co-chief animation direction from Masami Gohda ( MAYONAKA PUNCH ). The series premieres in October. K-Manga releases Gyomuyomochi’s manga adaptation of Asa Rokushima’s original light novels, describing the story as such: Rein the Enchanter is a support mage with the ability to enhance weapons and armor. But when he gets fired from his guild for the simple reason that he&#039;s already enchanted everything they own, he decides to take the power back into his own hands—literally! Rein recalls every enchantment he ever put on his guildmates&#039; gear, retrieving the bonus points for himself. But does he really not have anything better to enchant with them than some Plain Clothes and a Copper Sword…? Come along on a cheat-tier journey from the most common of common origins! Source:  Comic Natalie]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                        <title>Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star Short Anime Cour 2 Announces July 6 Premiere in New Trailer</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Tsuyoshi Ujiki (KODOMO BAND) features on the new ending theme</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The official website for the short anime  Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star  ( Hokuto no Ken: Ken&#039;oh-gun Zako-tachi no Banka  in Japanese)  released a trailer for its second cour , announcing a July 6, 2026 premiere date.  Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star  Cour 2 Trailer  The site also  released a main visual  for the second cour featuring the main characters. Additionally, Tsuyoshi Ujiki participated as a guitarist in the new ending song for the second cour,  &quot;Shiroi Cho ga Tondara&quot;  (&quot;If a white butterfly flies&quot;) by Itsuka Saisei. Ujiki is the vocalist and guitarist of the Japanese rock band KODOMO BAND, which provided the theme songs for the  Fist of the North Star  TV anime and film in the mid-1980s.  &quot;It has been about 40 years since we (KODOMO BAND) performed the theme song for the anime &#039;Fist of the North Star,&#039; and it is truly amazing that we are still approached for opportunities like this at various milestones. I could never have imagined this back then,&quot; said Ujiki. &quot;As more time passes, I realize the true scale of this work and just how many people continue to love it. The song &#039;Shiroi Cho ga Tondara&#039; by Itsuka Saisei, which I participated in on guitar, is also a wonderful track. I really hope many people will listen to it as part of the &#039;Fist of the North Star&#039; sound.&quot; Tsuyoshi Ujiki The first cour of  Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star  aired for 12 episodes from January 5 to March 23, 2026. The anime is based on the  Fist of the North Star  franchise&#039;s official spin-off manga of the same name, illustrated by Hiroshi Kurao and serialized in Coamix&#039;s Manga Hot app from November 2017 to February 2020 and released in three collected volumes in Japan. The story follows Nobu, who has joined the Ken-Oh Army and has struggled to survive in the excessively dangerous workplace.  The main voice cast includes: Nobu  voiced by Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu Agatsuma in  Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Zaku  voiced by Shinnosuke Ogami (Spencer in  Moriarty the Patriot ) Buzz  voiced by Masaaki Yano (Makkuranda in  You and Idol Precure♪ ) The Narrator  voiced by Shinya Takahashi (Koki Miura in  Assassination Classroom ) Source:   Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star  official website  1 ,  2 , Press Release]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/10/elegy-for-the-henchmen-fist-of-the-north-star-short-anime-cour-2-july-6-premiere</link>
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                        <title>Eren the Southpaw Anime Opening Song Collab Music Video Streamed</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The ensemble drama series is now available on Crunchyroll</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The official YouTube channel  for ALI, singer-songwriter LEO&#039;s solo-project, started streaming a new collaboration music video for  &quot;FUNKIN’ BEAUTIFUL feat. ZORN,&quot;  the opening theme for the spring 2026 TV anime  Eren the Southpaw . The four-minute video, which begins with a scene of Koichi and Eren clashing, looks back on the high school arc of the anime depicted so far. ALI  &quot;FUNKIN’BEAUTIFUL feat. ZORN&quot;  ×  Eren the Southpaw  Anime Collaboration Music Video The song featuring rapper ZONE  released digitally  on April 8, 2026. &quot;FUNKIN’ BEAUTIFUL feat. ZORN&quot; digital jacket ZORN and LEO Eren the Southpaw  Anime Trailer The TV anime adaptation of Kappi&#039;s ensemble drama manga  Eren the Southpaw  premiered in Japan on April 7, 2026. Toshimasa Suzuki ( RWBY: Ice Queendom ) directs the anime at studios Signal.MD and Production I.G, with series composition by Taku Kishimoto ( BUCCHIGIRI?! ), animation character drafts by Takayuki Goto and music by Pasocom Music Club ( Stardust Telepath  ED composer). Crunchyroll streams   Eren the Southpaw  for members worldwide, excluding Japan, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Macao and Taiwan, and describes the story as such:   As high school reaches its midpoint, Koichi Asakura—who dreams of studying design at art school—has his plans shaken by explosive graffiti on a museum wall. The artist is Eren Yamagishi, a left-handed girl who buried her talent after a past incident. Drawn together by art, Koichi pursues design as Eren returns to painting, but fear, ambition, and old scars threaten their paths. Source :  ALI official YouTube channel]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                        <title>Nakamura Hak Shares Witch Hat Atelier Anime Ending Song Crossfade Video</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Crunchyroll currently streams the Bug Films-animated fantasy series</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The official YouTube channel  for singer-songwriter Nakamura Hak posted a crossfade video for her first CD single,   &quot;Tada Utsukushii Noroi&quot;  (translated as &quot;Just A Beautiful Curse&quot;), released in Japan today, June 10.  The video introduces the three ending theme songs for the spring 2026 TV anime  Witch Hat Atelier :  &quot;Tada Utsukushii Noroi,&quot;   &quot;Yoru ni Ukabu&quot;  (&quot;Floating in The Night&quot;), and  &quot;Hikari&quot;  (&quot;The Light&quot;). It also features an original illustration drawn by Kamome Shirahama, the author of the  Witch Hat Atelier  manga, while listening to the songs of Hak Nakamura. Nakamra Hak 1st Single  &quot;Tada Utsukushii Noroi&quot;  Crossfade Video Nakamura Hak was born in Den-en-chofu, Tokyo. She debuted as an artist in April 2026 and currently balances her music career with a job as an office worker. All of her recordings feature only her vocals and a single acoustic guitar, and she handles all of her own songwriting, composition, and arrangement. To celebrate the release of her first CD single,  her official YouTube channel  will stream her 2nd online-live  &quot;Kyokai&quot;  (&quot;Boundary&quot;) for free starting from 24:00 (JST) / 08:00 (PT) on June 13. &quot;Tada Utsukushii Noroi&quot;  CD jacket Nakamura Hak artist photo The TV anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama&#039;s fantasy manga  Witch Hat Atelier  premiered in Japan on April 6, 2026. Ayumu Watanabe directs the anime at animation studio BUG FILMS, with assistant direction by Jun Shinohara, series composition by Hiroshi Seko, character designs and chief animation direction by Kairi Unabara, and music by Yuta Kitamura. Crunchyroll streams  the Witch Hat Atelier anime for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and CIS, and describes the story: In a world where only witches can cast magic, they must avoid being seen by ordinary people while casting. While Coco does her chores, she daydreams of becoming a witch. When a young witch named Qifrey visits her village, Coco uncovers the “absolute secret,” becomes Qifrey’s apprentice, and begins her studies. This is the story of children who encounter despair, yet reach out toward hope. Source :  Nakamura Hak official YouTube channel]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/10/witch-hat-atelier-anime-ending-song-crossfade-video-nakamura-hak</link>
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                        <title>New Kaiji Live-Action Film Announced for January 2027 Release</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Tatsuya Fujiwara reprises his role as Kaiji Ito after seven years</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Kaiji: Jinsei Revenge Game , the latest live-action film based on Nobuyuki Fukumoto&#039;s manga series  Kaiji , was announced today and is scheduled to release in Japan on January 29, 2027. The official website for the film series  released a super teaser trailer and visual  today. Kaiji: Jinsei Revenge Game  Super Teaser Trailer The original  Kaiji  manga by Nobuyuki Fukumoto began serialization in Kodansha&#039;s Weekly Young Magazine in 1996, and has a cumulative circulation of over 30 million copies. The series has been adapted into three live-action films so far:  Kaiji: Jinsei Gyakuten Game  in 2009,  Kaiji 2: Jinsei Dakkan Game  in 2011 and  Kaiji: Final Game  in 2020. Each surpassed 1.5 billion yen in box office revenue in Japan. Jinsei Revenge Game  will be the fourth installment in the series, coming after a seven-year hiatus. This time, Kazuya Hyodo, the son of the Teiai Group chairman, appears as Kaiji&#039;s new enemy, and a new life-and-death struggle unfolds between Kaiji and the Teiai Group. Tatsuya Fujiwara, who has played Kaiji Ito since the first film, is confirmed to reprise his role. &quot;Returning to the world of Kaiji for the first time in seven years, I feel that its unique worldview, including Fukumoto-sensei&#039;s ideas and scripts, has become a very enjoyable piece of entertainment that resonates even in this day and age,&quot; said Fujiwara. &quot;Furthermore, with the evolution of technical aspects such as CG and VFX, I am very much looking forward to seeing how the director and the CG team will create the world of the realistic steel beam crossing. I believe the final work will surely satisfy everyone, so I would be happy if you could come and see it in theaters.&quot; Director Toya Sato, who has helmed all three films in the  Kaiji  live-action series, returns alongside Yugo Kanno, who is in charge of the soundtrack. &quot;After  Final Game , which I thought was the last in the series, I was so overjoyed I could have jumped when I heard that a fourth film was being made. Actually, I literally jumped for joy,&quot; said Sato. &quot;We are currently working hard on the final touches to bring you this fourth installment as soon as possible, which is packed with exciting elements such as the reunion with Tatsuya Fujiwara&#039;s  Kaiji , new characters, and new games. Please look forward to it!&quot; Source:   Kaiji  live-action film series official  website  /  X (formerly Twitter)]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/10/kaiji-new-live-action-film-january-2027-japan-release</link>
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                        <title>The Last Blossom Anime Film Heads to North American Theaters This August</title>
                        <author>Joseph Luster</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>2025 film from ODDTAXI creator to screen for two nights</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Originally released in Japanese cinemas on October 10, 2025,  The Last Blossom  anime film now has a date with North America. The latest from  ODDTAXI   creator Baku Kinoshita hits the big screen for English theatergoers on August 30 and 31. GKIDS handles the release,  the landing page for which  is now live. Baku Kinoshita, who directed the original TV anime series  ODDTAXI , directs and handles character designs for  The Last Blossom  alongside screenplay writer Kazuya Konomoto, who also wrote the script for  ODDTAXI . Animation creator and game art designer Michinoku-toge provides the concept art. Anime production company CLAP ( Pompo: The Cinéphile ) works on planning and production.  GKIDS describes the story as such: Former yakuza Akutsu is serving life in prison after a middling career in the underworld. On the night he lays dying in his cell, he reminisces with his only companion, a smart-mouthed flower growing out of a can, about the choices that brought him here, the woman he loved, and a child he would give everything to protect. Is redemption out of reach? Source:  GKIDS on X (formerly Twitter)]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/the-last-blossom-anime-film-heads-to-north-american-theaters-this-august</link>
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                        <title>Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 10 Recap, &quot;Long-Arm and Long-Leg&quot;</title>
                        <author>Daniel Dockery</author>
                        <category>Features</category>
                        <description>Can the group defeat the new daemons?</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to  Daemons of the Shadow Realm  and the recap for the tenth episode, “Long-Arm and Long-Leg.” In the previous episode, while out shopping for new clothes, Dera and Yuru realize that they’re being followed. They manage to turn the tables on their would-be stalkers by leading them to the Lost House, only to run into Long-Arm and Long-Leg, Daemons that are more powerful than anything Yuru and Dera are prepared to face. So it looks like it’s up to Right and Left to take them on. SPOILERS FOR  Daemons of the Shadow Realm  EPISODE 10 AHEAD Right and Left’s Master Dera wakes up an old woman, the only surviving stalker, and she’s just as horrified by the new Daemons as they are. This means that they’re a “third party,” and Dera has no idea how they made it to the Lost House. Right and Left met them years ago and helped the then-owner of Seal trap them in Mt. Yamou. But after over a thousand years, their new Master freed them. Now, they have a grudge against Right and Left and everyone else for all the nasty rumors spread about them. After all, they just ate a few people. And now they’re hungry for the new master of Right and Left. Dera, to draw attention from Yuru, pretends to command Right and Left to fight Long-Arm and Long-Leg and the two Daemons follow along. Dera runs and the two enemy Daemons chase him. Right blocks Long-Arm, but soon finds his head being smashed into the ground by the villain. Left takes on Long-Leg, but Long-Leg’s attacks are too fast and chaotic. Dera shoots a few bullets at Long-Arm, and barely manages to dodge Long-Arm’s attack. Right transforms into his glowing form and knocks Long-Arm back. But Long-Arm and Long-Leg seem to have the upperhand.  Dera regroups with Yuru and the latter wonders why Dera claimed to be the Master. Dera replies that he’s Yuru’s guardian and he promised Asa that he’d look after Yuru. Yuru wants to join the fight, but the old woman tells him that’s absurd. Then Dera asks her if she was with the Kagemoris or Higashi Village. She reveals that she’s with Asuma and that he told her not to harm them. Nearby, one of Asuma’s butterflies watches them and we see Asuma sitting in a trance at Kagemori mansion. Dera asks the “granny” to summon her Daemons and fight, but she’d been instructed to leave hers behind as Right and Left would’ve noticed them. Since Long-Arm and Long-Leg know the way in and out of the Lost House, they’re all in big trouble, so Yuru offers to go look for their master. He tells the granny to come with him, and she reveals a hidden array of knives in her coat. She’ll join, but she has to be home to cook her husband dinner soon. New Plan Dera tries to get into the Lost House’s Armory, but Long-Arm attacks him. Right manages to wrangle Long-Arm temporarily, but soon both he and Left find themselves tied up. Meanwhile, Yuru and Granny look for the master, but all they seem to find are the corpses of folks who’ve gotten lost near Lost House. Long-Leg suddenly has its right eye blown out, thanks to a high-powered sniper rifle that Dera has found. Long grudges are no match for “modern technology,” he believes and his next shots knock out Long-Leg’s other eye and a chunk of Long Arm’s hip.  Right and Left swing the Daemons and crash them into one another, but the Daemons take the opportunity to connect, turning into one gigantic set of Daemons. Then Long-Arm grabs Granny and tries to feed her to Long-Leg, since eating people heals them. To save herself, granny reveals that Yuru, the young man, was actually the master and the twin who will inherit Seal.  Long-Arm and Long-Leg decide to eat her anyway, but Yuru throws an axe at Long-Arm and the Daemons drop her. Yuru announces that he is indeed the master of Right and Left, and that Right and Left are not to do anything until he commands them. Yuru runs away and the Daemons pursue him, announcing that this combined form is the Tenaga-Ashinaga! Yuru barely manages to dodge some of their attacks and in the meantime, they discover Dera’s hiding spot and tell him that they’ll kill him after they eat Yuru. Yuru tries to gain cover near the Lost House, but he’s spotted immediately. The Daemons slam a tree trunk down on Yuru and appear to have mortally wounded him. Fake Out Yuru pretends to have Seal, though, and bluffs his way into momentarily stunning Long-Arm. Then Right grabs Long-Arm and slings him into the river, where a giant stone statue is dropped on top of him. Then Dera blows off Long-Leg’s head with a sniper shot. Right and Left retrieve the relics of the deceased Daemons and Right commends Yuru for the trick he played. Yuru remembered the way Asa used Break at the Higashi Village and merely did the opposite of her movements. If the Daemons were that terrified of the mere idea of Seal, though, Yuru thinks that it might be something really powerful.  Then Left grabs a butterfly out of the air. She’s sensed a Daemon following them ever since they left the Kagemori’s, and this is it. Granny recognizes the butterfly as a part of Asuma’s Daemons.  What&#039;s next for the group? Find out in the next episode of  Daemons of the Shadow Realm  right here on Crunchyroll! Daemons of the Shadow Realm Recaps Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 9 Recap, &quot;Embrace and Whisper&quot; Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 8 Recap, &quot;Suspicion and Conviction&quot; Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 7 Recap, &quot;Asa and Break&quot; Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 6 Recap, &quot;The Kagemori Clan and the Unknown Assailants&quot; Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 5 Recap, &quot;Hare and Tortoise&quot; Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 4 Recap, &quot;Jin and Yuru&quot; Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 3 Recap, &quot;Dera and Hana&quot; Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 2 Recap, &quot;Right and Left&quot; Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 1 Recap &quot;Asa and Yuru&quot;]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/features/2026/6/9/daemons-of-the-shadow-realm-episode-10-recap</link>
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                        <title>Nintendo Reveals The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, New Kingdom Hearts 4 Trailer in June 2026 Direct</title>
                        <author>Daryl Harding</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Pokopia gets an Expansion Pass while ONE PIECE gets cookin’</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Nintendo brought the heat this summer with one of the longest Direct presentations of the decade, spanning over 50 minutes. Some of the highlights include teasing a  The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time  remake, a brand-new  trailer for  Kingdom Hearts 4  (finally!),  Pokopia  DLC news, and so much more.  Check out the Nintendo Direct in its entirety and find the trailers and full highlights below it. Rhythm Heaven Groove  for Nintendo Switch danced to the beat in a brand new trailer that revealed over 80 new games, an RPG mode with rhythm attacks, quizzes, local co-op games and much more. The game releases July 2 with pre-orders open now. Orbitals , the retro anime inspired sci-fi game, got a brand new trailer revealing a September 3 release date and co-op local and GameShare over two devices. ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet  was announced today from Kairosoft. You, as the Straw Hats, must build your own restaurant to feed over 300 characters from Eiichiro Oda’s epic manga series. Devil Fruit powers can be used to power up the food with plenty of depth to be found.  Pokopia  announced a free update which gives you a bubble around your head that lets you explore underwater. Alongside that, an Expansion Pass was revealed over three parts and is now available to buy.  The first part, which includes the Bubbly Basin region, launches in August, with part 2 in late 2026 and part 3 in 2027. New Pokémon were teased including the mythical Manaphy. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave  got a brand new trailer showcasing the world, new allies and the fighting system. It releases on September 17 for Switch 2. Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet  was announced for Switch 2 with a trailer that showcases all the battle systems and a Spring 2027 release window. JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON  is a  Vampire Survivors  take on the popular manga series with a release in 2026. Nintendo Switch 2 editions of all the Switch  Xenoblade Chronicles  games were announced, with 60 FPS on both a 4K docked mode and a 1080p handheld mode. The first game, the Definitive Edition, is being released today digitally, with the second on July 30 and the third on December 3, all with physical releases to follow. Additionally, a brand new  Xenoblade  game was announced for 2027 under the name  Xenoblade Genesis . Wii Sports Resort  gets a new facelift with  Nintendo Switch Sports Resort . All the original sports from the Wii game are here alongside new games, like thumb wrestling and skateboarding (with mouse controls). The game releases on October 22.  Final Fantasy Resonance  got a new trailer showing off the HD-2D visual style and details on how you can use crystals to summon characters from the rest of the series. The game launches on Switch and Switch 2 on October 22. Metaphor: ReFantazio , the critically acclaimed game from the  Persona 5  team, gets a Nintendo Switch 2 release on November 12.  FromSoftware&#039;s   The Duskbloods  got a teaser trailer with news that the closed network test starts this summer. Splatoon Raiders  got an in-depth look showing the raiding system, the different Salmonoids you’ll be taking on, fun gadgets and the customization options. A special direct focused on the game will be released on June 30, before the full game arrives on July 23. Shown as part of a partner sizzle reel near the showcase&#039;s end,  Tales of Eternia Remastered  is due out on October 16. In addition to both Switch platforms it will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).  Most of the  Kingdom Hearts  games get native Switch 2 releases with save data from the cloud versions available to move over.  Kingdom Hearts 4  got a brand new trailer showing gameplay in Shibuya and a reveal that the game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 at launch alongside other consoles. To cap off the entire direct, a remake of  The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time  was announced for 2026. A short trailer was released to tease the game before a full reveal later this year. Source:  Nintendo on YouTube ]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/nintendo-direct-kingdom-hearts-4-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-pokopia-expansion-pass-xenoblade-genesis</link>
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                        <title>Clarion on the Link Between Anime and Guitar Music</title>
                        <author>Alex Lebl</author>
                        <category>Interviews</category>
                        <description>And seriously, watch Chainsaw Man</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Clarion’s brand new EP,  Blue Fairy , brings out the best of what guitars have to offer. The record’s wall of sound and catchy hooks have the special ability to take you far away from the troubles of life and into a world of shoegazey joy. If you are looking for something new to listen to this summer, look no further. It may come as no surprise, then, that the band count themselves as members of the anime community, as you can tell from their new video for “Hello Juliet.” In fact, as you’ll soon discover, vocalist/bassist Saya was actually named after an anime!  Band members Saya Olivia and Anthony Sanchez chatted with me about the new EP, the link between guitar music and anime, and why everyone should watch  Chainsaw Man .  Tell me a little bit about your new EP,  Blue Fairy ! Anthony Sanchez :  Blue Fairy  itself is what we&#039;re trying to show the world what we can be, and what we are. We always say that this EP represents our refined tone and how we’re moving toward solidifying ourselves as a staple in people&#039;s playlists. Was there anything different you tried on this record? Anthony : Mainly for me, it was mic placements, different effects, and layering guitars like crazy. I wanted fans to feel like the song was enveloping them as it progressed. Saya Olivia : I put a lot more detail and attention into the vocals this time around. Our producer Aaron and I really took time to sit down and talk about these songs and get me into the right headspace to record them. It was really emotional but I think that helped me a lot! Photo by Jaxon Left Is anime something that is on or around when you’re writing or recording? Anthony : Not for myself at least, I usually write riffs and music after watching something or just comes up from the blue. Saya : Not typically but I usually read some manga in my down time. Your style of music is pretty ingrained in anime! What is it about loud, fuzzy rock that works so well with anime? Saya : Anime is usually very bright and action based. Of course loud progressive rock would look bad*ss with anime haha. Anthony : I would have to say just loud and abrasive rock meshes well with anime because of how action packed both are. Guitars feedbacking and playing distorted heavy riffs while the main character is fighting the antagonists they&#039;ve been hyping up in the series seems to be something that is just perfect together. Do you have any Japanese artists (especially ones from anime openings and endings) that you listen to or take influence from? Saya : I love Supercar, The Pillows, Number Girl, Tricot. I also love certain songs from certain artists, so I listen quite a bit.  Anthony : YES! I love Asian Kung Fu Generation and The Pillows, both of them are anime staples and I strive to insert their influence on me into our music. Where did your anime journey begin? Where has it ended up? Anthony : For myself, it really only has been small anime series now and then, I began by watching the first season of  Sword Art Online , then  Initial D , then  JUJUTSU KAISEN , and  One Punch Man . I don’t really watch as much anime as I should if I&#039;m being honest, but the ones above are my favorite because they catch my attention with all the hype moments. Saya : The first anime I was ever introduced to was  Blood: The Last Vampire . It’s the anime I was named after! It&#039;s still one of my favorite movies/animations to this day. I give thanks to my uncle and dad for being super cool. The first anime I watched on my own when I was like fifth grade was  Claymore!  definitely was such an intriguing show to me at that age. My cousins also showed me  Gunslinger Girl . I ended up watching more rom-coms growing up like  Black Butler ,  Ouran High School Host Club ,  Horimiya ,  Toradora! ,  Nisekoi: False Love ,  My Love STORY!! ,  Welcome to the N.H.K ,  Masamune-kun’s Revenge  and so many more that I forget. I also love anime like  Puella Magi Madoka Magica !!! That&#039;s one of my favorites. I’ve also seen some classics like  Naruto  and what not. My personal favorite right now is  Chainsaw Man . Some people probably already see me talking about it online and at shows hahaha. I&#039;m leaving out a lot here, but needless to say, I love anime. I also read manga a lot more! That’s also a list of its own but lately I&#039;ve been into psychological horror.  Flowers of Evil ,  Goodnight Pun Pun ,  Homunculus ,  Happiness  and so many other types of stories I can get into. Do you all have a favorite anime of all time? Anthony : For myself it is  Initial D . It is what got me into older JDM cars, and that part of my life where I was buying and fixing up old JDM cars will always be with me. Saya : I love  Chobits . I prefer the manga ending but I love both the anime and manga. It’s such a beautiful love story and also tragic in some way and how many different types of people in their world could handle the ideas of Persocoms. Also if I haven’t said it already, I love  Chainsaw Man . It’s such a break away from a lot of tropes. I feel like such a fresh breath of air. Why do you think fans of your type of music and anime overlap so much? Anthony : Loud rock just meshes perfectly, such as our song “Hello Juliet” the snare roll into the hard hitting guitars just meshes well with so many scenes! Saya : I feel like this was bound to happen with the amount of times I would talk at shows and mention how our song “Inertia” is about  Goodnight Pun Pun  and how “Taxidermy” is about  Chobits . Also “American Girl” is about  Nisekoi ! We also have some old songs from our archives about  Blood on the Tracks  and  Madoka Magica  and the manga  Happiness ! I’m not afraid to write about some of my other favorite forms of art! If you could add any anime character from any series to your band, who would it be and what would they do? Anthony : This is such a funny thing to ask! I would say Saitama from  One Punch Man . I would have him carry our gear and be our security guard. Saya: Bocchi from  BOCCHI THE ROCK! . Do I need to explain myself? Do you have a message for Crunchyroll readers out there? Anthony : Live, laugh, and love! Watch your favorite series and don’t let anyone tell you you can&#039;t enjoy what you like. Saya : GIVE  CHAINSAW MAN  A CHANCE ITS NOT JUST A SILLY ANIME/MANGA! If that answer isn’t allowed, I would say give this anime a chance, it really takes a lot of tropes and stigma around anime and flips them. Also don’t let anyone tell you what to and what not to watch! You like what you like just don’t be weird haha. Listen to Clarion  here , including their brand new song “JILT.”]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/interviews/2026/6/9/clarion-anime-and-guitar-music-interview</link>
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                        <title>I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Anime Reveals July 7 Debut in New Trailer</title>
                        <author>Paul Chapman</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>New key art and cast additions revealed for dark fantasy yuri manga adaptation</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The upcoming  I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day  TV anime published a new trailer and a new piece of key art as well as new information on two additional cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on July 7. The new cast members include: Fran  voiced by Yumi Uchiyama Omi  voiced by Ai Kayano I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day  Trailer 2 Takudai Kakuchi ( In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki ) directs I want to Love You Till Your Dying Day at ROLL2, with character designs by Kyoko Yufu ( Delicious Party Precure ), and series composition by Jukki Hanada ( Love! School Idol Project ). Yasushi Tomoda serves as assistant director. The series, based on the manga by Nachi Aono, will be produced by Infinite. Ichijinsha serializes the original  I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day  manga by Nachi Aono on their  Ichijin Plus  manga website, and eight volumes plus one collection of side stories have been published in Japan to date. Kodansha USA publishes an English-language version of the series, and describes the story of the first volume as follows: Death lurks behind a mysterious orphanage where children train to become magical weapons of war. Among them is Sheena, who longs to stop the fighting and end the conflict. On one gruesome night, Sheena meets a strange girl covered in blood, with a smile on her face. The mysterious girl turns out to be a secret weapon—an immortal child soldier named Mimi. When the two become roommates, there is growing tension and attraction. How will the peace-loving Sheena live with someone who welcomes death? Source:   Official  I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day  TV anime home page]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/i-want-to-love-you-till-your-dying-day-anime-premiere-date-trailer</link>
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                        <title>Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Collabs with Theme Song Performers SPYAIR for Special Music Video</title>
                        <author>Kara Dennison</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>A second season of the anime adaptation is in production</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[June 9 marks the anniversary of rock band  SPYAIR , who many anime fans know for their theme songs in  Bleach, Gintama  and others. Most recently, they performed the first opening theme song for  Sentenced to Be a Hero  — so this year, their big celebration goes down with a special music video! Check out the new video, set to &quot;Kill the Noise&quot; and featuring major moments from across the first season:  Sentenced to Be a Hero  x SPYAIR Special Music Video: &quot;Kill the Noise&quot; Rocket Shokai began the original  Sentenced to Be a Hero  novel series in October 2020, with the physical light novel featuring illustrations by Mephisto releasing since September 2021, collected in eight volumes in Japan to date. A manga version illustrated by Natsumi Inoue began in March 2022 with two volumes released in Japan to date. Yen Press releases an English-language version of the light novel, with Yen Press also releasing the manga version starting in June 2026. Hiroyuki Takashima directs the TV anime adaptation at Studio KAI, with assistant direction and creature designs by Yoshiki Nakakoji, series composition and scripts by Kenta Ihara, character designs by Takeru Noda and music by Shunsuke Takizawa. A second season is currently in production and will stream on Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll streams the first season of  Sentenced to Be a Hero , describing the series thus:  In a world where heroism is a punishment, Xylo Forbartz, a condemned goddess killer, battles endless hordes of monstrous abominations as part of Penal Hero Unit 9004. Death is no escape, only a cycle of resurrection and relentless combat. But when Xylo encounters a mysterious new goddess, their unlikely alliance sparks a rebellion that could shatter the chains of eternal punishment. Source:   KADOKAWAanime YouTube Channel]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/sentenced-to-be-a-hero-anime-theme-song-spyair-special-music-video</link>
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                        <title>Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Anime Takes One Small Step in Final Story Trailer</title>
                        <author>Daryl Harding</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The series streams weekly on Crunchyroll</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[With only a few weeks left of the  Dr. STONE  anime, the series has finally made it to the stars and all the unknowns it brings. To celebrate the culmination of nearly a decade of science, the series released its final story trailer with clips from the upcoming episode “GIANT STEP” set to the ending theme song “ROCKET” by BURNOUT SYNDROMES. Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE  Climax Trailer Shuhei Matsushita continues to direct  Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE  at studio TMS Entertainment, with series composition by Kurasumi Sunayama, character designs by Yuko Iwasa and music by Tatsuya Kato, hiroaki Tsutusmi and Yukihiro Kanesaka. Crunchyroll  streams the full series  and describes the story as such: Several thousand years after a mysterious phenomenon that turns all of humanity to stone, the extraordinarily intelligent, science-driven boy, Senku Ishigami, awakens. Facing a world of stone and the total collapse of civilization, Senku makes up his mind to use science to rebuild the world. Starting with his super strong childhood friend Taiju Oki, who awakened at the same time, they will begin to rebuild civilization from nothing... Depicting two million years of scientific history from the Stone Age to present day, the unprecedented crafting adventure story is about to begin! Sources:  Comic Natalie]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/dr-stone-science-future-anime-final-story-trailer</link>
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                        <title>Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Anime Premieres on July 11</title>
                        <author>Liam Dempsey</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Crunchyroll will stream the reverse isekai series</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The official website and accounts for the  Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life  anime announced a July 11 at 26:00 JST (effectively July 12 at 2:00) start date for Japanese television today.  Crunchyroll previously confirmed that it will stream the reverse isekai series as it airs . The original  Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life  manga by Hekiru Hikawa has been serialized in Kodansha&#039;s Monthly Morning Two magazine since August 2021, with nine volumes released in Japan to date. Seven Seas Entertainment will release an English-language version of the manga in October 2026. Hideyo Yamamoto ( Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka ) directs the  Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life  anime at studio LIDEN FILMS, with series composition by Yukie Sugawara ( There was a Cute Girl in the Hero&#039;s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her ), character designs by Yosuke Okuda ( Sengoku Youko ) and music by Yukari Hashimoto and Ryuta Iida ( The Slime Diaries ). Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story: An enemies to lovers rom-com manga about a former demon king and the hero who opposed him finding each other after reincarnation! Narukami Ryusei is your typical NEET. He spends his days shut in his room playing video games without a care in the world, living a lazy life. But the truth is, Ryusei used to be a powerful demon king in another world! So why not spend this new life doing whatever he wants? Except, he wasn’t the only one reincarnated into this world. The hero who struck him down is here too—and she’s a really cute high school girl?! Can Ryusei survive reuniting with his foe in a new world, or will he find himself fighting even in this life? Source:   Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life  anime website]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/hanaori-san-still-wants-to-fight-in-the-next-life-anime-july-11-release-date</link>
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                        <title>Street Fighter 6 Celebrates 7 Million Copies Sold Globally</title>
                        <author>Joseph Luster</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>New milestone adds another million since November</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s been nearly six months since  Street Fighter 6  celebrated its previous sales milestone, and now another million copies have been added into the mix. Capcom announced that its sixth mainline entry has now sold over 7 million copies globally, this time with the piece of Cammy art above to mark the occasion. Street Fighter 6  was at 6 million units as of November 20, 2025. Street Fighter 6  initially launched on June 2, 2023 and is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. The Switch 2 version launched alongside Nintendo’s new console on June 5, 2025, adding exclusive game modes and control and display options unique to the platform.  Source:  Street Fighter on X (formerly Twitter)]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/street-fighter-6-7-million-copies</link>
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                        <title>Though I Am an Inept Villainess Anime Reveals More Cast, Opening Theme Song in New Trailer</title>
                        <author>Liam Dempsey</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Crunchyroll will simulcast the fantasy drama series</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[A brand-new trailer was released today for  Though I Am an Inept Villainess  before its July 12 start and  subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , previewing five cast additions and the anime&#039;s opening theme song, &quot;Sunny&quot; by milet ( Frieren: Beyond Journey&#039;s End  Season 2   ED). Though I Am an Inept Villainess  Anime Main Trailer The new cast additions are as follows (from left to right): Kenshu Ko  voiced by Rei Igarashi (Theresa in  Black Clover ) Gabi Shu  voiced by Ai Kayano (Darkness in  KONOSUBA ) Seika Kin  voiced by Mai Nakahara (Juvia in  Fairy Tail ) Hoshun Ran  voiced by Inori Minase (Rem in  Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- ) Kasui Gen  voiced by Yui Ishikawa (Shiori in  This Monster Wants to Eat Me ) Mitsue Yamazaki ( ZENSHU ) directs the  Though I Am an Inept Villainess  anime at studio Doga Kobo, with series composition by Yoshiko Nakamura ( Isekai Office Worker: The Other World&#039;s Books Depend on the Bean Counter ), character designs by Ai Kikuchi ( Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle ) and music by Yukari Hashimoto ( WITCH WATCH ). Crunchyroll describes the story: As maidens from the Five Clans battle for the Crown Prince’s heart, jealous Keigetsu uses forbidden magic to swap bodies with the beloved Reirin. Switching places does not guarantee happiness for Keigetsu with her new body&#039;s ill health leaving her hanging on the verge of death. Meanwhile, Reirin, now wearing the face of a scorned outcast, must answer for Keigetsu’s crimes in a dangerous trial. The unlikely pair become increasingly entangled in each other’s lives and they will need to work together to survive after discovering the dark conspiracies brewing beneath the palace&#039;s genial surface. To confront the deadly threats lurking in the shadows, Reirin must embrace her new identity and defy their expectations of the court&#039;s inept villainess. Source:   Comic Natalie]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/though-i-am-an-inept-villainess-anime-cast-opening-theme-song-trailer</link>
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                        <title>Clevatess Season 2 Anime Reveals July 8 Premiere, Opening Theme Song in New Trailer</title>
                        <author>Liam Dempsey</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Crunchyroll will continue to stream the series when it returns</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[A brand-new trailer was released today for  Clevatess  Season 2 , revealing a July 8 at 21:00 JST start date for Japanese television and previewing the new series&#039; opening theme song, &quot;Foreshadow&quot; by Mayu Maeshima, who also performed the first season&#039;s opening.  Crunchyroll previously confirmed it will stream  Clevatess  Season 2  when it airs . Clevatess  Season 2 Anime Trailer Two more cast additions were also confirmed, as follows: Zavthier  voiced by Megumi Han Lasswell  voiced by Tomokazu Sugita  Kiyotaka Taguchi directs the  Clevatess  anime at studio Lay-duce, with series composition by Keigo Koyanagi ( The Rising of the Shield Hero ), character designs by Soichiro Sako ( Buddy Daddies ) and music by Nobuaki Nobusawa ( Steins;Gate 0 ). Yuji Iwahara ( Dimension W ) created the original manga. Crunchyroll describes the story: One of the Lords of Dark Beasts, Clevatess’s reign shatters when he revives a hero he personally slayed and adopts an orphaned humanoid baby—the last hope to save a dying world. Now bound together, what fate awaits this unlikely trio? Source:  Press Release,  Clevatess  anime website]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/clevatess-season-2-anime-opening-theme-song</link>
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                        <title>FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date</title>
                        <author>Liam Dempsey</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The game&#039;s long list of available platforms expands!</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The highly anticipated  50-minute Nintendo Direct  isn&#039;t until later tonight in Japan, but Square Enix provided a surprise apéritif by announcing that  Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster  will be coming digitally to Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23, with pre-orders now open. Square Enix lists the following features for the Nintendo Switch 2 version: Character, monster, and background graphics have all been remade in full HD and boast huge improvements to resolution. Featuring fully remastered and arranged music. Additional elements from the FINAL FANTASY X / FINAL FANTASY X-2 International Version have been fully recreated. High-speed mode, no random encounters, and other new quality of life features have been added. FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster  | Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Announcement Trailer Source:   Final Fantasy on X]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster-nintendo-switch-2-release-date</link>
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                        <title>Shiranuhi Anime Short Film Unveils Main Visual</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The CoMix Wave Films-produced short hits theaters August 21</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The official X (formerly Twitter)  account for  Shiranuhi , an upcoming new original anime short film from CoMix Wave Films, released a main poster visual today today. The tagline reads: &quot;In that light, I wished for my father&#039;s death.&quot; The latest film from the studio behind Makoto Shinkai’s recent hits, including Your Name.  (2016) and  Suzume  (2022), is set to open in Japan on  August 21, 2026 .  Additionally,  videos showing ano (Ouran Nakagawa in  DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION ), who plays the protagonist Minato, during her voice recording session along with an interview have also been released. She said in the interview, &quot;I was very interested in voice acting, so I was extremely grateful. When I received the offer, I felt some anxiety about whether I could play a boy&#039;s role, so I tried out many different ways of using my voice beforehand. Since it is different from my natural voice, there were many difficult parts, but I was able to absorb so much. Despite facing various challenges, it was a very positive and rewarding experience. &quot; Ryo Katanosaka, who has worked in a fresh fish section of a supermarket while pursuing independent filmmaking as a freelance filmmaker, will direct  Shiranuhi  based on his own original story and screenplay. This marks his first commercial anime film work. Taro Umebayashi, known for his work on  Yuri!!! on ICE , provides the soundtrack for the film, with singer-songwriter Ichiko Aoba performing the theme song. Umebayashi has previously served as a co-composer and arranger on Aoba&#039;s albums. GAGA will distribute the film in Japan. The story takes place in late summer 1996. Minato, a 10-year-old boy living in a seaside town in Kumamoto, lived in constant fear with his alcoholic father. Minato&#039;s only solace was &quot;Ben-chan,&quot; the goddess who appeared on Benten Island. Only the time spent with her allowed Minato to feel like himself again. However, his placement in a children&#039;s home was finalized, and the time to say goodbye to Ben-chan drew near. Minato prays to the mysterious light floating in the sea, known as &quot;Shiranuhi,&quot; which is said to grant one wish. Yet as his hatred for his father grows, that &quot;prayer&quot; becomes an irreversible &quot;curse.&quot; Source:   Shiranuh i official X (formerly Twitter)]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/shiranuhi-anime-short-film-main-visual</link>
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                        <title>Sgt. Frog New Anime Film Releases Gundam Collab Illustrations</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The first feature film in 16 years opens in Japan on June 26</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[To commemorate the upcoming theatrical release in Japan,  the official website  for the new  Sgt. Frog  (known as  Keroro Gunsou  in Japan) feature film, titled  Shin Gekijoban Keroro Gunsou: Fukkatsushite Sokkou Chikyu Metsubou no Kiki de Arimasu!  (translated to  New Theatrical Movie Sgt. Frog: Upon Revival, Immediately Facing the Threat of Earth&#039;s Destruction! ), unveiled four original collaboration illustrations drawn by Mine Yoshizaki, the author of the  Sgt. Frog  manga, and Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the character designer for  Mobile Suit Gundam . This marks the first official collaboration between the  Sgt. Frog  and  Gundam  franchises. Yoshizaki created three illustrations paying homage to the promotional posters for the  Mobile Suit Gundam  film trilogy, originally drawn by Yasuhiko, while Yasuhiko created an artwork depicting Amuro, Char, and Keroro linking arms in friendship. The  Sgt. Frog  anime franchise&#039;s first feature film in 16 years since  Keroro Gunso the Super Movie: Creation! Ultimate Keroro, Wonder Space-Time Island   in 2010 will open in Japan on  June 26, 2026 . Mine Yoshizaki illustration 1 Mine Yoshizaki illustration 2 Mine Yoshizaki illustration 3 Yoshikazu Yasuhiko illustration Additionally, footage from the film showing the Keroro Platoon and Gundam fighting together has been released. Yuichi Fukuda — best known for directing live-action film adaptations of popular manga such as  Gintama ,  The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. ,  Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku ,  Saint Young Men ,  UNDER NINJA , and most recently,  Sakamoto Days — serves as general director based on his own screenplay. Fumitoshi Oizaki, who has served as character designer for the  Sgt.Frog  anime series since 2004, serves as director alongside character designer Satoshi Koike. BN Pictures is handling the anime production.  The original  Sgt. Frog  manga by artist Mine Yoshizaki is serialized in Kadokawa&#039;s Monthly Shonen Ace magazine since 1999. The manga&#039;s first TV anime adaptation began airing in Japan in April 2004 until April 2011. All 357 episodes are  available on Crunchyroll  from Discotek Media. The new film is described as such (translated): The Keroro Platoon, living their lazy days as if invasion were nothing. Then one day, they face a series of bizarre phenomena erupting across the nation. Feeling a sense of crisis, the Keroro Platoon rises up, staking their pride as invaders! What is the meaning of the mysterious symbols they encounter wherever they go—. The largest-scale battle in the history of &quot;Sgt.Frog&quot; begins in the Reiwa era! Source :  Sgt. Frog  anime feature film official  website  /  X (formerly Twitter)]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/sgt-frog-new-anime-film-gundam-collab-illustrations</link>
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                        <title>The Way of the Househusband Gets New Special Anime Trailer</title>
                        <author>Liam Dempsey</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The promotional video features previously unadapted scenes</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[A special anime video for Kosuke Ono&#039;s  The Way of the Househusband  manga was released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Shinchosha&#039;s Bunch Comics imprint today, including an original scene and moments that weren&#039;t adapted in the J.C.STAFF-produced anime adaptation. The manga&#039;s 17th volume also went on sale in Japan today. Masatoshi Hakata directed and storyboarded the animation at studio Rising Force, while the voice cast includes: Tatsu  voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda Miku  voiced by Shizuka Ito Masa  voiced by Toshinobu Iida Torajiro  voiced by Koichi Kuroda Koharu  voiced by Ami Koshimizu Torii/Gin  voiced by Wakana Kowaka Police Officer  voiced by Minoru Shiraishi The Way of the Househusband  Special Anime Trailer The Way of the Househusband  Volume 17 Cover Bunch Comic&#039;s 25th anniversary will also be celebrated with an original artwork exhibition held at Tokyo&#039;s Gallery Zenon from June 13. Featured titles will include: Artiste Ohten no Mon: Gate of Secrets OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She&#039;s Saying Ohitorisama Hotel Itsuka Tiffany de Choshoku wo Kaiju Jieitai BTOOOM! Kaya-chan Isn&#039;t Scary GANGSTA. Starting Today, We&#039;re Childhood Friends Rose Bertin: The Dressmaker That Launched a Thousand Dreams The Way of the Househusband Saigo no Restaurant Saigo no Restaurant Dante Concierge The Yokai Caretaker Death Office Girls&#039; Last Tour Dinosaur Sanctuary Nikubami Hongeshimi Baikoku Kikan Papa and Daddy&#039;s Home Cooking Ponkotsu Maou no Inakagurashi Maou-jo Ryoriban: Kowamote Mazoku Bakari Dakedo, White na Shokuba desu Deep-Sea Aquarium Magmell Machimaho: I Messed Up and Made the Wrong Person Into a Magical Girl! Magic Doctor Rex&#039;s Perverted Medical Record Yama to Shokuyoku to Watashi Yotsuri Biyori Welcome to Ghost Mansion The Way of the Househusband  manga has been serialized in Shinchosha&#039;s Kurage Bunch magazine since February 2018. The series was adapted into a live-action TV drama in 2020, a live-action film in 2022 and a multi-season anime between April 2021 and January 2023. Viz Media publishes the manga in English and describes the story: A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but! Source:   Comic Natalie]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/the-way-of-the-househusband-special-anime-trailer</link>
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                        <title>Look Back Live-Action Film Releases Teaser Trailer, 2 New Visuals with Japan Release Date Announcement</title>
                        <author>Daryl Harding</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The film releases in Japan on September 11</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The  Look Back  live-action film, based on the manga Tatsuki Fujimoto of the same name, released a brand-new teaser trailer and two new visuals this morning, giving us a look at the two eras of Fujino and Kyomoto. The trailer revealed who will play the two protagonists, as well as a September 11 release date in Japan. Look Back  Live-Action Film Teaser Trailer Natsuki Deguchi, best known for playing Sumire in  The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House , is cast as Fujino, while Furi Nanase will play her younger version. Aju Makita, who voiced Kanna in the  Child of Kamiari Month  anime film, will play Kyomoto, with Rokka Okada taking on the role of young Kyomoto.  The  Look Back  live-action film is directed by the Japan Academy Award-winning director of  Shoplifters , Hirokazu Kore-eda. Daiju Koide, who produced  Shin Kamen Rider , is producing Look Back at K2 Pictures. GKIDS  previously announced  it will release the movie in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Ireland. K2 Pictures describes the story of the film as such: Fujino, a young girl with complete confidence in her talent for drawing manga, and Kyomoto, a reclusive classmate whose artistic ability far surpasses her own, are brought together by their shared passion for creating manga. As in the original work, the film follows the thirteen-year journey of the two characters from their elementary school days onward, portraying it with remarkable sensitivity and a vivid sense of youth. Sources:  Comic Natalie]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/look-back-live-action-film-new-teaser-trailer-visuals-cast-japan-release-date</link>
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                        <title>Sakurazaka46 Releases Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 Anime Opening Song Music Video</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Their double A-side 15th CD single will be available on June 15</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The official YouTube channel  for the idol group Sakurazaka46 started streaming a music video for  &quot;What&#039; &#039;KAZOKU&#039;?,&quot;  the opening theme for the  Mission: Yozakura Family  Season 2  anime. Takuto Shimpo, who is known for directing music videos for Aimyon and Official HIGE DANdism, directed the group&#039;s music video for the first time. Sakurazaka46 &quot;What&#039;s &#039;KAZOKU&#039;?&quot; Music Video Mission: Yozakura Family  Season 2 Creditless Opening Video Sakurazaka46 was originally formed in 2015 as Keyakizaka46, the second group in the Yasushi Akimoto-produced Sakamichi idol project following Nogizaka46. In October 2020, they renamed themselves Sakurazaka46 and restarted their activities. Under that name, they have released 14 singles and two full-length albums to date. Their first anime tie-in song  &quot;What&#039;s &#039;KAZOKU&#039;?&quot;  will be included in their upcoming double A-side 15th single,  &quot;Lonesome rabbit/ What&#039;s &#039;KAZOKU&#039;?,&quot;  which is set to release in six different editions on June 10.  Sakurazaka46 posted the following comments on  the anime&#039;s official website  about the song: We will be performing the opening theme song for the second season of the TV anime  Mission: Yozakura Family . It has been one of our dreams as a group to be involved in a series in this way, so we are very happy and honored. The song, &quot;What&#039;s &quot;&#039;KAZOKU&quot;&#039;&quot;, is based on the theme of family and is designed to make listeners feel a sense of bonds and warmth. As a group that shares the word Sakura in our name, we hope that Sakurazaka46&#039;s music will serve as a bridge connecting many people with  Mission: Yozakura Family .&quot; First press limited edition Type-A First press limited edition Type-B First press limited edition Type-C First press limited edition Type-D Perfect limited production edition Regular edition Sakurazaka46 artist photo The original  Mission: Yozakura Family  manga by Hitsuji Gondaira was serialized from April 2019 to January 2025 in Weekly Shonen Jump, with 29 volumes published in total. VIZ Media also publishes an English-language version. Mirai Minato serves as chief director and series composition writer for Season 2 of the TV anime at animation studio SILVER LINK., with direction by Takahiro Nakatsugawa, character designs by Mizuki Takahashi and music by Koji Fujimoto of Sus4 Inc. VIZ Media describes  Mission: Yozakura Family  as such: Taiyo Asano is a super-shy high school student and the only person he can talk to is his childhood friend Mutsumi Yozakura. However, Mutsumi comes from a line of master spies with amazing powers. Her oldest brother, Kyoichiro, is obsessed with Mutsumi and out to kill anyone who gets remotely near her—and his next target is Taiyo! The only way for Taiyo to save himself from Kyoichiro’s murderous clutches is to marry Mutsumi! Source:  Sakurazaka46 official YouTube channel]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/mission-yozakura-family-season-2-anime-opening-song-music-video-sakurazaka46</link>
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                        <title>Dengeki Daisy TV Anime Announced for 2027</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Souta Ueno serves as director at Studio Deen</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Kyousuke Motomi&#039;s  Dengeki Daisy  manga will receive a TV anime adaptation in 2027. The anime&#039;s official  website  and  X (formerly Twitter) account  opened today, revealing a teaser visual featuring the two main characters, Teru Kurebayashi and Tasuku Kurosaki, alongside the Blue Daisy — the symbol of the series. The tagline reads: &quot;I&#039;ll protect you no matter what.&quot; Souta Ueno ( Days with My Stepsister ) will direct  Dengeki Daisy  at Studio Deen. Sawako Hirabayashi ( Delicious Party Precure ) handles the series composition, Ayaka Murakami ( Days with My Stepsister ) works on the character designs, and Masaru Yokoyama ( Yowamushi Pedal ) provides the music. Director Ueno said, &quot;The trivial things, the important things, the wounds of misunderstanding, the unpardonable past, and the past that cannot be forgiven — I hope to depict what it means to carry each and every moment, —time after time—, and live on together with all of it.&quot;  Series composition writer Hirabayashi added, &quot;&#039;Feature phones,&#039; commonly known as &#039;garakei&#039; in Japan, were an iconic symbol of the 2000s. The text characters lined up on those tiny screens left a unique impression, different from that of computer emails. I believe there were certain feelings that could only be conveyed through them. This work begins with a secret relationship connected via such a &#039;feature phone.&#039; Whether you have been a fan for a long time or are meeting this work for the first time, I hope you enjoy it.&quot; Additionally, the original manga author Kyousuke Motomi shared a newly drawn celebratory illustration and said, &quot;I heard that Dengeki Daisy is getting an anime adaptation, is it true...? It seems it is really happening. This is incredible. I can&#039;t believe the day is finally coming where we get to see Teru and Kurosaki in action! I am so excited and can hardly wait for the 2027 broadcast. To all the animation staff, please take good care of Dengeki Daisy.&quot; Kyousuke Motomi&#039;s original  Dengeki Daisy  manga was serialized in Shogakukan&#039;s Betsucomi magazine from May 2007 to October 2013, with 16 tankobon volumes released. Its total worldwide circulation has exceeded five million copies. VIZ Media, which published an English edition of the manga, describes the first volume as such One day at school, Teru accidentally breaks a window and agrees to pay for it by helping Kurosaki with chores around school. Kurosaki is an impossible taskmaster though, and he also seems to be hiding something important from Teru... Source:  Press Release]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/dengeki-daisy-tv-anime-2027</link>
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                        <title>Japan Box Office: Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway Stays at No. 4 in 9th Weekend</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Yamaguchi-kun Isn&#039;t So Bad live-action film makes sixth place debut</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway , now in its ninth week of release, remained in fourth place for the third consecutive weekend at the Japanese box office,  according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The top five films, including  Conan  and  Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu  (which has held the first-place spot in Japan for three straight weeks), maintained their positions from  the previous weekend . As of the weekend of June 5–7, the 29th  Detective Conan  feature film has earned a cumulative total of 13 billion yen (81 million USD) from 8.83 million admissions. This is 93.5% of the  13.9 billion yen (86.76 million USD) on 9.65 million admissions  recorded during the same timeframe for the 28th film,  One-eyed Flashback , in 2025.  Fallen Angel of the Highway  has also now reached 32nd place in  Japan&#039;s all-time box office rankings , surpassing  Jurassic Park  (1993 / 12.85 billion yen). The live-action film adaptation of Yuu Saiki&#039;s romance shojo manga  Yamaguchi-kun Isn&#039;t So Bad  (known as  Yamaguchi-kun wa Warukunai  in Japan), starring Kyohei Takahashi from the boy band Naniwa Danshi, opened in 249 theaters on June 5. It debuted in sixth place, the highest among the weekend&#039;s newcomers. The film also ranked eighth in  Filmarks&#039; first-day satisfaction ranking , with an average score of 3.77/5.0 based on 197 reviews. In its seventh weekend since its April 29 release, the live-action film adaptation of Yuto Suzuki&#039;s  Sakamoto Days  manga series went down one spot from last weekend to eighth place. Mononoke the Movie: The Curse of the Serpent , the third and final installment of the  Mononoke  anime film trilogy, dropped three positions to ninth in its second weekend.  The live-action film adaptation of Akane Tamura&#039;s manga  A Side Character&#039;s Love Story  (known as  Mobuko no Koi  in Japan) opened in 184 theaters on June 5 but did not appear in the Top 10 in its opening weekend. On the other hand, the film ranked fourth in Filmarks&#039; first-day satisfaction ranking with an average score of 3.95/5.0 based on 524 reviews. The official X (formerly Twitter) account  for  The Irregular at Magic High School  anime series reported that  The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE Yotsuba Succession Arc  — the second theatrical feature film in the series — recorded 252,142 admissions and a box office revenue of 406,030,580 yen (2.53 million USD) in its first 31 days of release. The film opened in Japan on May 8 and remained in the box office Top 10 ranking for its first two weekends.  Weekend box office Top 10 in Japan (June 5-7, 2026) (ticket sales basis with notes in parentheses marking previous week&#039;s placement) Source:   Kogyo Tsushinsha weekend ranking  /  all-time ranking ,  Eiga.com ,  Filmarks ,  The Irregular at Magic High School   anime official X (formerly Twitter)]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/9/detective-conan-fallen-angel-of-the-highway-number-4-9th-weekend-japan-box-office</link>
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                        <title>The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Passes US$1 Billion Worldwide</title>
                        <author>Daryl Harding</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Galaxy is currently the third highest-grossing film in Japan for 2026</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The official Japanese website and accounts for  The Super Mario Galaxy Movie , the second film in Illumination&#039;s  Mario  franchise, reported the film has passed US$1 billion worldwide.  This marks the second US$1 billion film for Nintendo in its expansion into the Hollywood movie market and makes  The Super Mario Bros.   franchise the ninth-highest-grossing animated franchise of all time,  according to Deadline . According to Kogyo Tsushin ,  The Super Mario Galaxy Movie  remained in second at the Japanese box office over the weekend of June 5-7 with 7.3 billion yen (US$45.7 million) made on 5.36 million tickets sold. It is currently the  third-highest-grossing film of the year in Japan after  Zootopia 2  (15.7 billion yen) and  Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway  (13 billion yen). According to Deadline,  The Super Mario Galaxy Movie   is currently the highest-grossing film of 2026 so far in the North American market. It is also the second-highest-grossing video game title in all rankings, just after the first  Super Mario Bros.  movie. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie  continues to be directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic at Illumination, with a script by Matthew Fogel. Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri and Nintendo Creative Fellow and creator of Mario, Shigeru Miyamoto, produce the film. The movie released by Universal Pictures on April 1 in North America and April 24 in Japan. Sources:  Super Mario Movie JP on X (formerly Twitter) ,   Deadline ,  Kogyo Tsushin]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/8/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-1-billion-dollars-worldwide-box-office</link>
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                        <title>Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!, Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- and More Anime Music Videos Now Available on Crunchyroll</title>
                        <author>Crunchyroll Official</author>
                        <category>Announcements</category>
                        <description>New releases from LiSA, BURNOUT SYNDROMES and more are available now!</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[A fresh batch of music videos is making its way to Crunchyroll today! The latest lineup of artists includes singers and bands behind theme songs for  Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ,  Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE  and more. BLUE ENCOUNT (including the  YAIBA: Samurai Legend  opening theme song ) BURNOUT SYNDROMES (including the  Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE  ending theme song ) Hashimero LiSA (including the  The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE -Yotsuba Succession Arc-  theme song ) neguse. Omoinotake Ryokuoushoku Shakai Shiyui (including the  DEMON LORD 2099  opening theme song ,  Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga-  ending theme song , and  Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury  ending theme song ) Shuka Saito (including the  ORESUKI Are you the only one who loves me?  opening theme song ) suisoh TrySail (including the  Dungeon People  opening theme song ,  Bogus Skill &quot;Fruitmaster&quot;  ending theme song , and  Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Record Side Story  Season 2  ending theme song ) tuki. (including the  SNOWBALL EARTH  opening theme song ) Yasuyuki Okamura and Kento Nakajima (including the  Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!  opening theme song )]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/6/8/go-for-it-nakamura-kun-blue-exorcist-anime-music-videos</link>
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                        <title>20 My Hero Academia Heroes Who Go Beyond</title>
                        <author>Keith Reid-Cleveland</author>
                        <category>Guides</category>
                        <description>Plus ultra (character guide)</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Based on the manga by Kohei Horikoshi, the  My Hero Academia  anime has finally wrapped up the story of Izuku Midoriya, Class 1-A and all of the characters that made the series one of the most popular shonen ever. While there’s a spinoff you can watch right now to revisit the world ( My Hero Academia: Vigilantes ), there’s never a bad time to reminisce on the characters from the original. Here’s a list of some fan-favorite heroes from  My Hero Academia  — both pro heroes and students. Of course, there are way too many  My Hero Academia  characters to fit on this list, but these 20 should be a good start! My Hero Academia Heroes My Hero Academia Students My Hero Academia Pro Heroes My Hero Academia Students My Hero Academia  is primarily told from the POV of the students who are hoping to become heroes in the future. With U.A. having multiple classes and different schools existing in Japan, there are a lot of kids in the anime! Below is a list of 10 of  My Hero Academia &#039;s key students (along with some honorable mentions), but there are plenty more where this list comes from. Izuku Midoriya Izuku Midoriya, who takes the once demoralizing name Deku and embraces it as his hero name, starts the series as a young boy obsessed with heroes. However, he’s one of the few Quirkless people in a world full of Quirks (superpowers), making the likelihood of him becoming a hero nearly impossible... until he crosses paths with All Might, the strongest hero in the world (and his personal favorite).  All Might begins to mentor Deku after witnessing his potential as a hero, passing down his Quirk, One For All, which leads to all sorts of conflicts with the League of Villains, the ultimate evil (All For One), and other foes. Throughout  My Hero Academia , it’s not just Deku’s strength that makes an impact on hero society; his determination and willingness to help anyone in need also inspire those around him.   Katsuki Bakugo Over the course of  My Hero Academia , Bakugo evolves from being Deku’s bully to his rival and, ultimately, one of his closest friends and one of the most popular U.A. students. Bakugo’s explosion Quirk developed when he was young and had a lot of potential, so he always had high hopes of being a top hero and attending U.A. High School.  Bakugo grows up to have a loud personality to match his Quirk, but learns to rely on his friends when he needs help and not to write others off because of perceived weaknesses. He eventually dons the name Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight and, arguably, has one of the best character growth arcs of the entire series.  Shoto Todoroki If you’re a fan of  My Hero Academia , you probably have  a certain Sports Festival fight in your head  when you think of Shoto Todoroki. As the youngest in the Todoroki family, Shoto’s entire life was mapped out for him before he’d even been born, as his parents were part of an arranged marriage with the expectation of producing a child with the best possible Quirk (spoiler: we’ll get to Shoto’s father, Endeavor, later). As a result, Todoroki was born with the ability to wield both ice and fire and was subjected to intense training from his father from an early age.  Todoroki has to learn to break free from his family’s expectations and follow his own path, a rather difficult journey as the Todoroki family story gets progressively more intense with every season of  My Hero Academia .  Ochaco Uraraka Ochaco is probably one of the most underrated characters in  My Hero Academia  due to her bubbly personality and the simplicity of her Quirk, which allows her to manipulate gravity when touching someone. However, she constantly overcomes the odds to save lives, defeat enemies, and motivate her allies when it really matters most. Ochaco is one of Deku’s closest friends and, like him, starts to see the good in the villains they face — in her case, Himiko Toga.  Tenya Iida Tenya Iida was introduced as someone who might be mistaken for being a little too uptight. However, as  My Hero Academia  goes on, it’s revealed that he’s really just incredibly disciplined so he can pick up the mantle of Ingenium after his older brother. His Engine Quirk,  cool demeanor, and problem-solving abilities made him an essential part of Class 1-A and their adventures. That said, if you run down the halls, he  will  lecture you. Momo Yaoyorozu It was immediately clear that Momo was one of the most intelligent members of Class 1-A. This is partly due to her Quirk, which allows her to create objects, especially ones she’s familiar with. As a result, she’s often the brains behind Class 1-A’s missions, pushing past her worries to lead them in some pretty grueling situations like the Paranormal Liberation War, acting as a vital part of the battle against Gigantomachia along with the likes of Eijiro Kirishima and Mina Ashido.   Mirio Togata Throughout his time in the series, Mirio is considered to be the top student at U.A. and part of the Big Three: the students who represent the top hero candidates in Japan. His ability to phase through solid objects, combined with his fighting prowess and training from Sir Nighteye, makes him stand out among even some professional heroes. As a matter of fact, some people immediately expected him to become the heir apparent to All Might as the top hero upon graduation from U.A.  Nejire Hado Nejire, another member of U.A.’s Big Three, shows that she&#039;s capable of taking on incredibly strong enemies. Her Quirk, called Wave Motion, allows her to project energy from her hands and feet. This gives her the ability to fly at high speeds with precise control and to attack in combat. Nejire is always encouraging others, particularly her fellow Big Three friends, Mirio and Tamaki.  Tamaki Amijiki Rounding out the Big Three of U.A., Tamaki has one of the most unique Quirks among the trio, but lacks the confidence to use it to its best potential. His Manifest Quirk lets him adopt the physical traits of whatever he eats. For example, if he eats a dish that contains lobster, he can grow a lobster claw for an arm. He trains with Fat Gum, and while he often states that he wants to go home, he always comes through in a pinch, taking on impossible odds throughout the series.  Hitoshi Shinso Hitoshi’s story proves that combining hard work, talent, and opportunity is essential to achieving your dreams. When he first appears in  My Hero Academia , he’s a member of Class 1-C in the general education department. However, he wants to be a hero, but his brainwashing Quirk makes people think he wouldn’t be fit for the part. Thanks to teachers like Aizawa seeing his potential, he’s able to join Class 1-A in the path to becoming a hero.  More My Hero Academia Students Eijiro Kirishima (Class 1-A) Mina Ashido (Class 1-A) Denki Kaminari (Class 1-A) Tsuyu Asui (Class 1-A) Yuga Aoyama (Class 1-A) Fumikage Tokoyami (Class 1-A) Kyoka Jiro (Class 1-A) Sero Hanta (Class 1-A) Neito Monoma (Class 1-B) Itsuka Kendo (Class 1-B) My Hero Academia Pro Heroes The  My Hero Academia  students need someone to look up to. That&#039;s where the pro heroes come in. Whether some of these pros are teachers or actively working heroes, they end up being the inspiration for the future generation of heroes, be it their accomplishments or learning from their flaws. There are a lot of pros out there, but this list of 10 (plus honorable mentions) offers a good variety of characters. All Might All Might, whose birth name is Yagi Toshinori, is the former top hero in Japan and the eighth holder of One for All, which he passed down to Deku. For most of his career, All Might was viewed as the world’s “Symbol of Peace” and ended an era of villainy and chaos as he fought against his greatest adversary, All for One. It was during one of these fights that he was severely injured and had to eventually retire from being a hero and find a mentee.  While All Might certainly inspired an entire generation of heroes to follow in his footsteps, his work as Yagi Toshinori is just as impactful.  Eraser Head Shoto Aizawa is a professional hero who spends most of his time as a teacher for U.A.’s Class 1-A. As an alumnus of the highly prestigious academy, Aizawa has spent most of his life either molding future heroes or learning from past heroes. His Quirk, which allows him to temporarily cancel out someone else’s Quirk, is a great advantage for both fighting villains and helping corral a classroom of superpowered teenagers. That said, he’ll always be there for his problem children, whether that means fighting an overpowered Nomu or stepping onto the frontlines of the final war. NOTE:  You can actually see Aizawa&#039;s backstory in  My Hero Academia: Vigilantes  Season 2! Endeavor Enji Todoroki, also known as Endeavor, is the strongest hero in Japan after All Might. As impressive as that is, he was obsessed with being the strongest and tried to force that same obsession onto his children, including Shoto Todoroki. This led him to make some objectively terrible decisions in his personal life, which he later came to regret as he took the number one hero spot after All Might’s retirement. From that moment, Endeavor faces his actions head-on (or has them literally aired on live TV), leading to his resolve to make a world that the next generation could walk toward despite his own missteps.  Hawks Hawks (real name Keigo Takami) often presents himself as a laid-back and carefree guy, but he’s actually one of the most calculated heroes in  My Hero Academia . Hawks’ Quiks allows him to fly and control each of his individual feathers. Along with his Quirk, he relies on his intellect and personality to go deep undercover and obtain valuable information to keep villains in check. Hawks hopes to create a world where heroes will be able to be as laid-back as he appears to be. Mirko Rumi Usagiyama, known as Mirko, is a close-combat specialist who is essentially grit and determination personified. Her Rabbit Quirk gives her the physical traits of a rabbit, meaning her kicks are incredibly powerful and she has exceptional mobility. By the time she’s introduced in  My Hero Academia , she’s already a top 10 hero and stays on that list for the rest of the series for good reason.  Gran Torino Gran Torino (Sorahiko Torino) may technically be retired, but his importance to  My Hero Academia  makes him a key character since he had a close relationship with three different carriers of One For All. In his youth, he used his jet-propulsion Quirk to fight alongside Nana Shimura. He then mentored her successor, All Might, and then went on to mentor Deku. Don’t let his height or age fool you; he can still hold his own in a fight. Best Jeanist Best Jeanist (Tsunagu Hakamada) is an example of a hero with a Quirk that most people might think isn’t suited to most situations, but who finds a way to lean into his strengths. Thanks to his unique Quirk, he can basically use his own clothes, or any he can find nearby, like weapons, since he can manipulate fabric. He runs his own hero agency and takes Bakugo under his wing to help him grow into a professional hero.  Fat Gum Fat Gum (Taishiro Toyomitsu) served as a mentor to Tamaki Amijiki and Eijiro Kirishima during  My Hero Academia  Season 4, and later, Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu of Class 1-B joined the group. His fat absorption Quirk lets him use his body fat to trap enemies or be converted into muscle for offensive power. Beyond his Quirk, Fat Gum does a great job inspiring his interns, such as seeing Tamaki’s potential despite his anxieties, and encouraging Kirishima when facing the likes of the Shie Hassaikai. Present Mic Present Mic is one of the most present teachers at U.A. throughout the entire series and is a lot more lighthearted than the likes of his good friend Aizawa. Don’t let that pleasant demeanor fool you; Mic’s booming voice makes him plenty useful during fights when used effectively. Present Mic, real name Hizashi Yamada, attended U.A. with Aizawa and their friend, Shirakumo, and like Aizawa, he cares deeply for all his students. Star and Stripe Cathleen Bate, known as Star and Stripe, appeared in  My Hero Academia  for only a couple of episodes, but she left an incredibly lasting impact. She was the top hero in the United States of America and came to Japan to help them take on All for One and Shigaraki. Her Quirk gave her the ability to change reality, one rule at a time, allowing her to regularly gain the upper hand in a fight. It also didn’t hurt that she was incredibly strong and had an entire fleet of fighter jet pilots as backup.  More My Hero Academia Pro Heroes Mt. Lady Kamui Woods Nana Shimura Sir Nighteye Ectoplasm Gang Orca Edgeshot Midnight Cementoss The Wild, Wild Pussycats (Mandalay, Pixie-Bob, Ragdoll and Tiger) More Anime Character Guides TO BE HERO X Character Arcs in Order A Guide to the Chainsaw Man Characters ONE PIECE Villains From Buggy the Clown to Blackbeard Who Are the Lord of Mysteries Characters? Get to Know the WIND BREAKER Characters The Characters of The Apothecary Diaries Fire Force Characters From Shinra to Ogun Dr. STONE Characters From Senku to Why-Man Shangri-La Frontier Characters, Explained Every One Piece Pirate Crew in the Anime So Far]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/guides/2026/6/8/my-hero-academia-heroes</link>
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                        <title>BLUE LOCK Season 3 Anime Title, Visual Revealed as Part of BLUE LOCK Day Celebration</title>
                        <author>Kara Dennison</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The new season is officially subtitled NEO EGOIST LEAGUE</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[June 9 marks  BLUE LOCK   Day in Japan, so it&#039;s the perfect day for news on the upcoming third season! Today&#039;s news features a rush of information for fans of the hit soccer anime, including details about the new season, character and teaser art and a special video marking the occasion. A new logo and &quot;ultra teaser visual&quot; confirm that the upcoming third season will be subtitled  NEO EGOIST LEAGUE . Additional details, such as a release date for the new season, was not announced at the time of reporting. BLUE LOCK: NEO EGOIST LEAGUE  Ultra Teaser Visual BLUE LOCK: NEO EGOIST LEAGUE  logo The teaser features new character art for protagonist Yoichi Isagi and German ace forward Michael Kaiser, with each character also spotlighted in their own visual:  Yoichi Isagi Yoichi Isagi (voiced by Kazuki Ura) Character Profile:  Once an unknown high school forward, he joined the &quot;Blue Lock&quot; project to chase his dream of leading Japan to a World Cup victory as the world&#039;s number one striker. Through grueling selections inside the &quot;Blue Lock&quot; facility and battles against formidable rivals — including the match against Japan&#039;s U-20 national team — he has gradually unlocked his talent and his &quot;ego.&quot; After scoring the decisive goal against the U-20 squad, he became an overnight sensation. Michael Kaiser (voiced by Mamoru Miyano) Character Profile:  Ace forward of the U-20 squad at Bastard München — Germany&#039;s strongest club, which also boasts the world&#039;s current number one striker, Noel Noa — and one of the New Generation World XI (World Best Eleven). He carries absolute confidence in his talent and ability, and possesses a fierce &quot;ego&quot; that mercilessly looks down on lesser opponents. He boasts outstanding sense across the full range of play, from elite physical ability to ball control and handwork. Last but not least, a special video was released to mark this year&#039;s  BLUE LOCK  Day:  BLUE LOCK  Day Special Movie The original  BLUE LOCK  manga by Muneyuki Kaneshiro (story) and Yusuke Nomura (art) began in August 2018, with 38 volumes released in Japan to date. Kodansha USA releases an English-language version of the series. The first  BLUE LOCK  anime season premiered in October 2022, with Tetsuaki Watanabe directing at 8 bit. The second season featured Yuji Haibara directing also at 8 bit, and premiered in October 2024. Shunsuke Ishikawa directed  BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-  also at 8 bit, and premiered in April 2024. Crunchyroll streams  both the  BLUE LOCK  TV anime and  BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- , describing the story like so: Japan’s desire for World Cup glory leads the Japanese Football Association to launch a new rigorous training program to find the national team’s next striker. Three hundred high school players are pitted against each other for the position, but only one will come out on top. Who among them will be the striker to usher in a new era of Japanese soccer. Source : Press release]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/8/blue-lock-season-3-neo-egoist-league-anime-visual-special-video</link>
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                        <title>Crunchyroll News Puzzles Vol. 58: Axle Axel Accel and Chasing Rainbows</title>
                        <author>Liam Dempsey</author>
                        <category>Quizzes</category>
                        <description>Test your anime knowledge with our latest puzzle collection!</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to the 58th edition of  Crunchyroll News Puzzles , a weekly collection of themed anime puzzles designed to test and expand your knowledge of all things anime! Each Monday brings you a new set of challenges to kickstart your week, including two anime crosswords, a guess-the-anime game and an assortment of trivia testers. Don&#039;t forget to check out our  beginner&#039;s guide to crossword solving , or our breakdown of  how the Crunchyroll Anime Crossword is made ! PUZZLE DIRECTORY Mini Crossword Crossword Shot Caller Quizzes NEW!  Completionist Can you fill out the whole list? NEW!  Made to Order Everything has its place. Weekly Anime News Quiz Have you been paying attention to the last week on Crunchyroll News? Test your in-the-now know-how with this quiz! Want to play more Crunchyroll News Puzzles? Check out our other  anime crosswords !]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/quizzes/2026/6/8/anime-crosswords-puzzles-vol-58</link>
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                        <title>Matsurika Kanriden Anime Celebrates Jasmine Day with New Character Visuals</title>
                        <author>Kara Dennison</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The historical drama is scheduled to premiere in January 2027</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[June 8 is Jasmine Day in Japan, and  matsurika  is both the name of a type of jasmine and the name of the heroine in upcoming anime series  Matsurika Kanriden . To mark the occasion, the series has released two new character visuals and will be offering a unique giveaway. First, check out our latest look at Matsurika Ko and Hakuyo, the stars of the upcoming series. Matsurika Ko (left), Hakuyo (right) Additionally, a social media campaign is underway, in which 68 lucky followers will receive a jasmine-scented card featuring one of the two new character visuals! Yuichi Nakazawa  ( A Playthrough of a Certain Dude&#039;s VRMMO Life ) directs the  Matsurika Kanriden  anime under supervising director Takeshi Mori at studio MAHO FILM, with series composition by Toko Machida ( With You and the Rain ), character designs by Manami Inose ( Blue Miburo ) and music by Takuro Iga ( Kakuriyo -Bed &amp; Breakfast for Spirits- ). The series is set to premiere in January 2027. The  Matsurika Kanriden  light novels written by Rinne Ishida and illustrated by Izumihave been published under Kadokawa&#039;s B&#039;s-LOG Bunko label since July 2017, with 18 volumes released to date, while Waka Takase&#039;s manga adaptation has been serialized in Monthly Princess magazine since August 2018. The story follows a commoner who quickly climbs the ranks in the Inner Palace, thanks to her good memory and a romantic encounter with the Emperor. Source:   Official Website]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/8/matsurika-kanriden-anime-jasmine-day-character-visuals</link>
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                        <title>Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Game Launches on October 15</title>
                        <author>Joseph Luster</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>See more of what Evil Empire and Motion Twin have cooking in new trailer</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse , the new entry in Konami’s series from the devs at Evil Empire and Motion Twin, officially has a launch date in place. The side-scroller hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on October 15 first, with the Switch version to follow later this year. You can see more of what the folks behind  Dead Cells  have in store for the series in the trailer below. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse  Release Date Trailer Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse  will be available in a standard edition with the game and a Midnight Edition that packs it with a digital sound and art gallery, as well as in-game bonus items. Here’s how Konami describes it: Medieval Paris, Where the Tolling Bells Herald the End 1499. Paris is engulfed as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, Trevor Belmont’s successor ventures into the burning streets and the looming castle to hunt down the beasts. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation…? Source:  Konami on YouTube]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/8/castlevania-belmonts-curse-release-date-trailer</link>
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                        <title>Draw This, Then Die! Anime Previews Ending Theme Song in New Trailer</title>
                        <author>Daryl Harding</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The manga-creation series premieres on July 3</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The  Draw This, Then Die!  anime adaptation released a brand new trailer tonight, revealing and previewing the ending theme song of the series, “Conifer” by Japanese pop rock band Regal Lily.  “Conifer” was purposefully written for the anime by the band, who were captivated by the “creation” themes present in the original manga by Minoru Toyoda. Draw This, Then Die!  Anime Second Trailer Hiroaki Akagi ( The Dangers in My Heart ) directs the  Draw This, Then Die!  anime at studio Shin-Ei Animation, with series composition by Hiroko Fukuda ( Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me ), character designs by Kenji Sagawa ( UniteUp!  sub character designer) and music by Hiroaki Tsutsumi ( Dr. STONE ). The series premieres on July 3. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes an official English version of Minoru Toyoda&#039;s original manga and describes the story: Yasumi Ai, a first-year high schooler living on the remote island of Izu Ōshima, has one obsession: manga. When she discovers that her long-idolized but reclusive favorite manga creator, Hoshino-sensei, will make a rare appearance at Comitia, Ai doesn’t hesitate—she has to meet her hero. But that single decision sets off a chain of encounters that will shatter her assumptions about art, genius, and what it truly means to create. Source:   Comic Natalie]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/8/draw-this-then-die-anime-ending-theme-song-second-trailer</link>
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                        <title>You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 Anime Shows Heart in New Visual</title>
                        <author>Liam Dempsey</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Crunchyroll will stream the series as it airs</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[A brand-new visual was unveiled today for  You and I Are Polar Opposites   Season 2  before its July 5 start, depicting characters creating a heart shape together with their arms. The visual&#039;s tagline reads, &quot;Their youth is picking up speed!&quot; Crunchyroll will stream  You and I Are Polar Opposites   Season 2  after it begins airing in Japan on July 5. You and I Are Polar Opposites  Season 2 Main Visual Takakazu Nagatomo ( SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary  episode director) directs the  You and I Are Polar Opposites  anime at studio Lapin Track, with series composition by Teruko Utsumi ( Sarazanmai ), character designs by Mako Miyako and music by tofubeats ( The Concierge ). Kocha Agasawa created the original manga. Crunchyroll currently streams the first season  and describes the story: Suzuki’s a high school girl in love, but the guy she’s fallen for is nothing like her! While she’s cheerful, outgoing, and always trying to fit in, her classmate Yusuke Tani is stoic, quiet, and doesn’t seem to care what people think of him. Will Suzuki be able to overcome her anxieties and ask him out, or will she discover that opposites really don’t attract? Source:   You and I Are Polar Opposites  on X]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/8/you-and-i-are-polar-opposites-season-2-anime-main-visual</link>
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                        <title>We Never Learn: BOKUBEN, &#039;Tis Time for &quot;Torture,&quot; Princess Creators Team Up for Animal Signal Manga</title>
                        <author>Daryl Harding</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The first chapter launched today on the Jump app</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[This week’s  Weekly Shonen Jump  magazine launched today, and with it came a brand new manga series from the pen of  &#039;Tis Time for &quot;Torture,&quot; Princess   writer Robinson Haruhara and  We Never Learn: BOKUBEN  creator Taishi Tsutsui called  Animal Signal . A trailer for the series showing off Tsutsui’s art style was released. Animal Signal  Manga First Trailer Animal Signal  launched today in  Weekly Shonen Jump  and is available in English on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump app. Manga Plus describes the series as such: In this world, animal abilities called Anima have manifested in humans! To deal with crimes committed using Anima, the Anima Control Center has been established. Investigator Kokone, who has the ability to read people&#039;s thoughts, is on the case! But why does she keep trying to read her partner Tsubasa&#039;s mind...?  Source:   Comic Natalie]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/8/animal-signal-manga-chapter-one-released-we-never-learn-bokuben-tis-time-for-torture-princess-creators-weekly-shonen-jump</link>
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                        <title>Sophià la Mode Releases Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi! Anime Opening Song Music Video</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The song &quot;Ciao Ciao&quot; is now available on digital platforms</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The official channel  for the six-member idol group Sophià la Mode started streaming the music video for  &quot;Ciao Ciao,&quot;  the opening theme for the spring 2026 TV anime  Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!  This clip marks the first-ever music video for the group, which made their debut earlier this year. Sophià la Mode &quot;Ciao Ciao&quot; Music Video Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!  Anime Creditless Opening Video Sophià la Mode is an idol project launched in January this year by O-STAR, a Nagoya-based talent agency. They made their pre-debut at the live event &quot;O-STAR FES&quot; held at COMTEC PORTBASE in Aichi on January 25, and made their official debut with a solo live concert at Shinjuku ReNY in Tokyo on February 2. Their first anime-tie-in song,  &quot;Ciao Ciao,&quot;   released digitally  on April 13. They shared the following comment on  the anime&#039;s official website  about the song:  This is the first time we have been in charge of an anime opening theme! We are Sophià la Mode, a group active under the concept of &quot;Decorate the World!&quot; This is a work that makes you feel happy just by watching the cute girls having all sorts of fun together. Having moved to our dream city of Tokyo ourselves, we really resonate with them! &quot;Nyan! Happy!&quot; is a precious phrase for us that we use in our huddle before live performances, so we hope you love it all! &quot;CiaoCiao&quot; digital jacket Sophià la Mode artist photo The TV anime adaptation of Kukako Hisama&#039;s manga series  Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!  premiered in Japan on April 11, 2026. Toshinori Watanabe ( Tokyo Ghoul:re ) directs the anime at animation studio PRA, with series composition by Tatsuya Takahashi, character designs by Fumiya Uehara ( 9-nine- Ruler&#039;s Crown ) and music by MONACA. REMOW , which is streaming the anime on the It&#039;s Anime YouTube channel, describes the story as such: Meiko Morita, a high schooler living in Akita, is suddenly selected as a special transfer student to the prestigious girls&#039; school Amamiya Girls&#039; Academy. With both excitement and nerves, she heads to Tokyo to begin her new life. But what awaits her isn&#039;t a typical student dorm, it&#039;s a manga café called &quot;Hedgehog&quot;, which also functions as a shared dormitory! Living in a tiny one-tatami room and working at the café as part of her daily duties, Meiko finds herself surrounded by quirky fellow residents, and so begins her slightly strange, manga-filled Tokyo life! Source :  Sophià la Mode official YouTube channel]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/8/ichijyoma-mankitsu-gurashi-anime-opening-song-music-video-sophia-la-mode</link>
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                        <title>In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Live-Action Film Unveils New Trailer, Additional Cast Members</title>
                        <author>Mikikazu Komatsu</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>The adaptation of Mika Yamamori&#039;s manga releases in Japan on October 23</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The official website  for the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Mika Yamamori&#039;s  In the Clear Moonlit Dusk  romance manga released a new trailer today. The clip depicts the beginning of the romance between the two protagonists, Kohaku and Yoi. The film is scheduled to release in Japan on  October 23, 2026. In the Clear Moonlit Dusk  Live-Action Film Trailer 1 The site also revealed the cast for Takuto Ohji, a coworker of Yoi&#039;s at her part-time job, and four of her classmates. Takuto Ohji  played by Rintaro Mizusawa Nobara Tone  played by Yumena Hoshino Kotobuki Hibiya  played by Sayu Suzukawa Sentaro Akane  played by Takato Okura Shun Kuwabatake  played by Tatsumi Asa Mizusawa said, &quot;When playing Takuto, the challenge was how to express the youthfulness of a 16-year-old student. I had many discussions with Director Takemura and performed the role feeling that he is a character loved precisely because of his straightforward nature.&quot; Kentaro Tanimura ( TRILLION GAME  live-action drama series) serves as director on a screenplay by Yuichi Tokunaga ( Cells at Work!  live-action film). Shunsuke Michieda (idol group Naniwa Danshi member) is cast as Kohaku Ichimura, while Seira Anzai (Kanami Anamizu in  Insomniacs After School   live-action film) plays Yoi Takiguchi.  Mika Yamamori&#039;s original  In the Clear Moonlit Dusk  manga is serialized in Kodansha&#039;s Dessert manga magazine since July 2020, releasing 10 collected volumes in Japan to date. Meanwhile, the manga&#039;s TV anime adaptation aired for 12 episodes in Japan from January 11 to March 28, 2026. Crunchyroll streams  the  In the Clear Moonlit Dusk  anime for members worldwide excluding Japan, China and Korea, describing the story as such: Yoi Takiguchi is a first-year high school student, admired for her handsome looks and honest heart, which earned her the nickname “Prince.” One day, she bumps into Kohaku Ichimura, an upperclassman and another “Prince.” As the two grow closer, is what blossoms between them friendship or love? A youthful love story about a boy and a girl who are both called “Princes” begins. Source :  In the Clear Moonlit Dusk  live-action film  official  website  and  X (formerly Twitter)]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/8/in-the-clear-moonlit-dusk-live-action-film-new-trailer-additional-cast-members</link>
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                        <title>Persona 6 Video Game Officially Announced</title>
                        <author>Kara Dennison</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>Persona 4 Revival also releases on February 18, 2027</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The  Persona  video game series is back with two major announcements out of Summer Game Fest today, with the release date of  Persona 4 Revival , alongside the official announcement of the next game in the series. ATLUS dropped the teaser trailer for the upcoming  Persona 6  at today&#039;s XBOX Games Showcase. While additional details such as a release date was not announced, the official summary of the game confirms that it will feature a new story and characters. However, the teaser gives off a decidedly horror vibe. Persona 6  Teaser Trailer Meanwhile,  Persona 4 Revival  now has a confirmed release date of February 18, 2027.  Pre-orders are now open  for the game on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC, with Steam and PlayStation 5 pre-orders opening tomorrow. Check out the pre-order trailer for a sneak peek at the remake:  Persona 4 Revival  Pre-Order Trailer Persona 4 Revival  teaser visual Additionally, the  ATLUS West YouTube channel  will be hosting a  Persona 4 Revival  livestream on June 18 at 4:00 p.m. PT/7:00 p.m. ET, featuring more details from Kazuhisa Wada on what&#039;s to come in the remake. Persona 6  will be available on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC, available day one with XBOX Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and is part of XBOX Play Anywhere. Wishlisting for the game will be available at a later date for PlayStation 5 and Steam. Source : Press release]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/7/persona-6-persona-4-revival-video-game-announcements</link>
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                        <title> 5 Hidden Gems From the Spring 2026 Anime Season</title>
                        <author>Jared Clemons</author>
                        <category>Features</category>
                        <description>With such a stacked anime season, some series may have slipped through the cracks.</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[This season has been incredibly fruitful for anime to watch, whether they’re returning series or newly debuted ones. Surely, your watchlist is already stocked up thanks to the likes of  Witch Hat Atelier ,  Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ,  Daemons of the Shadow Realm ,  Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- ,  Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE , and more, but there may be a few series that slipped through the cracks. You might not have known about them, or just haven’t had the time to check them out, so let’s take a look at five anime that potentially flew under the radar and are certainly worth your time to give a try. KILL BLUE If you are a fan of  Kuroko’s Basketball , you may be curious about the latest anime adaptation of Tadatoshi Fujimaki’s work. In  KILL BLUE , an assassin is reverted back to being a middle schooler. Seeing Jugo Ogami navigate not only being a kid again, but also finding the joys of actually getting to attend middle school like a normal child, is one of the highlights of the series. On top of all of that, you get a lot of fight scenes that are a bit different than usual, given how Jugo has to utilize different strategies due to his smaller stature while trying not to alert other people to what he’s doing.  There are a lot more wild characters and scenarios as the series progresses, all of which add to the ridiculous nature of the anime. MARRIAGETOXIN Going from one kind of assassin to another, it’s time to find out how hard it is to find someone to marry when you’re in that line of work. What’s the best way to find a partner? Hire cross-dressing marriage swindler, Mei Kinosaki, of course, especially if your marriage stops your sister from having to marry a man.  A lot of the entertainment that comes out of  MARRIAGETOXIN  is watching Hikaru Gero learn how to date and seeing him become more whole as a person, but it does lead to a lot of awkward moments for him since he misses a lot of social cues. That said, the payoff for those awkward times is sweet scenes with him and the girl he’s on a date with at the moment, and his dynamic with Mei also adds to the series.  Since this is an anime about an assassin, it means there are a lot of other assassins who Hikaru has to fight against. This leads to a lot of fun fight scenes where each participant uses their own unique powers against each other.  Eren the Southpaw Eren the Southpaw  starts off like most anime dramas, where it’s about high schoolers trying to find their way in the world, with the series focusing on the art world in particular. Then, it shifts to the characters as adults, and we see pretty quickly how life may not be how you imagined it when you were younger.  After Koichi is astonished by Eren’s graffiti, their lives become intertwined from high school onwards. Koichi learns, however, that the world of art design is far more treacherous than he imagined, and he also does a pretty poor job of maintaining relationships with others. Meanwhile, Eren has her own struggles in college as she continues to try to find the best ways to demonstrate her art.  It’s not as common to see a more adult drama pop up in anime, especially one that shows the characters growing up, but  Eren the Southpaw  offers that unique perspective this season. I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class There’s a lot of cute stuff to be found in  I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class .  In this anime, Maki and Umi become friends through their shared interest in B-movies of the horror genre, despite Maki feeling like he’s an outcast within their class and Umi being pretty popular. Their blooming friendship and subsequent realization of feelings are well earned throughout, although there are a few speed bumps along the way.  You get a lot of good communication between the two as they’re able to help each other with their own individual problems. Whether that involves feelings of self-doubt, insecurities, guilt over the past, or trouble with other friends, they’re able to find ways together to resolve these issues in a way that makes sense. The spring season does have its fair share of romance, but this was the one I wanted to watch the next episode of as soon as possible. A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA When you read the description for  A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA , it would be easy to assume it’s just a show about girls at a revue school — which is true, to an extent. The storytelling is where the series attempts to differentiate itself from everything else. Each episode follows different characters as we see how they navigate currently, or in the past, at the Awajima school and the ramifications afterwards. Sometimes these characters will be intertwined with other stories, but for the most part, this series acts somewhat as an anthology series would.  There’s a lot of drama to digest as  A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA  doesn’t pull any punches on the ways teenagers will act toward one another in an ultra-competitive environment, how parents (and grandparents) will try to impart their own values to their children (and grandchildren), and why the actions of your youth can come back to haunt you later in adulthood. ]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/features/2026/6/7/spring-2026-anime-hidden-gems</link>
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                        <title>A Returner&#039;s Magic Should Be Special Season 2 Anime Shares Teaser Visual and Trailer Confirming October Premiere</title>
                        <author>Kara Dennison</author>
                        <category>Latest News</category>
                        <description>FLOW returns for new season&#039;s theme song</description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Desir returns this fall when  A Returner&#039;s Magic Should Be Special  continues into its second season! Visitors to Anime Expo can attend a special premiere panel next month, but a new teaser trailer and visual confirm we&#039;ll only have to wait &#039;til October for the premiere! The new season will air in Fuji TV&#039;s +Ultra block in Japan. Additionally, FLOW will return to perform the new season&#039;s opening theme song. More details will be available later. For now, check out the teaser trailer and visual:  A Returner&#039;s Magic Should Be Special  Season 2 Teaser Video A Returner&#039;s Magic Should Be Special  Season 2 Teaser Visual Taichi Kawaguchi directed  A Returner&#039;s Magic Should Be Special  at Arvo Animation, with Takamitsu Kono providing the series composition and Hiromi Kato on character designs. FLOW performed the opening theme “ GET BACK &quot; with Momosumomosu performing the ending theme &quot; 6 wo Naderu .&quot;  Crunchyroll  streams the first season  and will stream the second season as it airs, describing the series thus:  In a land dominated by the formidable Shadow Worlds, most of humanity has been destroyed. To rescue their planet from impending doom, six brave heroes fight a perilous battle…and fail. But there’s a glimpse of hope when Desir, one of the last mages, is suddenly sent back in time 13 years! Now armed with knowledge of the grim future, can he alter the course of history and save the world? Source:   Comic Natalie]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
                        <link>https://crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/7/a-returners-magic-should-be-special-season-2-anime-teaser-visual-trailer-october-premiere</link>
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