Yoko Hikasa joins the upcoming Secrets of the Silent Witch anime as Bridget Greyham, the Serendia Academy’s student council secretary. Studio Gokumi is animating the series set to premiere this July. Secrets of the Silent Witch – Bridget Greyham (CV: Yoko Hikasa) Takaomi Kanazaki is serving as the chief director and …
YOASOBI Makes More Japanese History As First Act Ever To Receive Double Diamond JP Streaming Certification With ‘Yoru Ni Kakeru’
As shared on April 28, 2025, YOASOBI made history as the first musical act in Japanese history to receive a Double Diamond streaming certification for the duo’s song “Yoru ni Kakeru (Into The Night).” The Recording Industry Association of Japan announced it had reached the milestone in March via an …
Ride In Style With Limited-Edition Gundam, Hatsune Miku Motorcycle Helmets Announcement
Manufacturer Shoei announced several upcoming limited-edition designs for its Z-8 motorcycle helmets line, with fans of iconic IPs like Hatsune Miku and Gundam in for a treat. Of the pair, the first models set to drop are the Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN helmets for the mobile suits RX-78-02, MS-06C-6 …
Kagurabachi Launches 56-Chapter Poster Display in Tokyo, Manga Surpasses 2.2 Million Copies in Circulation
The manga series Kagurabachi by Takeru Hokazono has exceeded a total circulation of 2.2 million copies, including both print and digital editions. The milestone will be officially reached with the release of Volume 7 on May 2, according to an announcement by its publisher Shueisha. The series celebrated 1.3 million …
’It’s Like a Heartless Monster’: Cowboy Bebop Creator Comes Down Hard on Generative AI in Anime
In a new interview with Gizmodo Japan, Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichiro Watanabe was asked about his exploration of the themes around AI in Carole & Tuesday and his latest work, Lazarus. Watanabe also said he believes AI as a “god for a new religion” will become a reality one day, …
There Is Also a Hole in the Student Organization Gets TV Anime by Studio Passione
There is Also a Hole in the Student Organization TV anime has been officially announced, with the main staff revealed alongside a teaser visual and trailer. Studio Passione will be in charge of the animation, while the main staff includes: Director: Naoyuki Tatsuwa Character Design: Ryo Imamura Series Composition and …
Ajitun: Major Korean Webtoon Pirate Loses Another Lifeline As 2-Year Prison Sentence Upheld by Appeals Court
Earlier this month, the Daejeon District Court Criminal Appellate Division upheld the original sentencing of Mr. A, the operator of Ajitun, one of Korea’s most notorious webtoon and web novel piracy websites. According to the Korean media outlet News1, he’ll serve a two-year prison sentence and pay a 71.49 million …
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie 1 Spotlights Giyu in New Countdown Visual (82 Days Until Premiere)
With ‘just’ 82 days remaining until the premiere of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Movie 1 on July 18 in Japan, a new countdown visual has been released, this time spotlighting Giyu Tomioka. Studio ufotable is once again leading production for the film trilogy, promising an even …
Arknights: Rise From Ember Reveals Main Trailer, Key Visual, July 4 Premiere
Arknights: RISE FROM EMBER (Season 3) anime has revealed the theme songs in the main trailer, along with a key visual and July 4 premiere date. Studio Yostar Pictures is returning to animate. The latest installment of the anime was announced in April 2024, while the first teaser trailer came in October. The opening theme …
Dan Da Dan Season 2 Teases New Battles in Action-Packed First Trailer
DAN DA DAN Season 2 revealed an action-packed first trailer, teasing new battles for Okarun, Momo and friends. The anime will first premiere in theaters as DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye in May/June, while the regular streaming will start on July 3. You can watch the new trailer below. ALSO …