A collaborative key visual from the TV anime “SPY×FAMILY” Season 3 pairs Anya Forger with Rira Ikuta, the artist performing the ending theme. In the centerpiece image, Ikuta and Anya are shown reclining side by side while countless “Stella” motifs are scattered around them. The art direction was overseen by Yuni Yoshida, an art director known for striking visuals across fashion labels, magazines, advertisements, and artist campaigns. A new companion podcast, “SPY×FAMILY Operation <Podcast> Season 3,” will stream every Sunday at 12:00 from October 5 on the TOHO animation channel and additional platforms. The premiere features a roundtable with Takuya Eguchi (Loid…
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The TV anime ‘Dandadan’ is confirmed to return with a third season. To mark the announcement, a celebratory visual featuring Momo, Okarun, and Turbo Granny has been unveiled. © Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, Dandadan Production Committee In the Season 2 finale, Momo and her friends combined their abilities with a gigantic Great Buddha robot to defeat the space kaiju. After its defeat, the cosmic monster shrank, and leaving it in the streets was out of the question. Okarun and Jiji decided to haul it back to Momo’s house for safekeeping. There, Okarun noticed a zipper on the creature. When he pulled it…
Spoiler warning: This article contains major spoilers for the film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc. Reze Arc hits theaters on 2025-09-19The latest entry in the Chainsaw Man series, the feature film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, opens nationwide on Friday, September 19, 2025. At the center of this story is a new face: Reze, the enigmatic girl who “just happens” to cross paths with Denji. Below you’ll find a complete primer on Reze—her personality, profile, most-quoted lines, true identity, powers, and what she means to Denji’s life. About this article SynopsisDenji, a boy who hunts devils alongside the Chainsaw Devil Pochita, scrapes by as a debt-ridden “devil hunter.” Betrayed and murdered during a job, he…
Ahead of its October 10 theatrical release, the crossover film Aikatsu! × PriPara THE MOVIE -Miracle of Our Meeting!- unveiled a new preview trailer brimming with concert scenes, alongside details for opening‑day and commemorative stage greetings, advance-ticket bonuses, and a spring 2026 joint live. The trailer opens with Akari Ōzora (Aikatsu!) scanning her Aikatsu! card and Laala Manaka (PriPara) scanning her PriTicket as light envelops them. Set to the main theme Happy Tuning, the footage shows the two sharing a stage—soon joined by Sumire Hikami, Hinaki Shinjō, Mirei Minami, and Sophy Hōjō—forming a six‑member unit. Strangers until yesterday, these idols…
The television anime “Ao no Miburo” has revealed the key visual and a new promotional video for its upcoming Serizawa Assassination arc, set to air nationwide on the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV network from Saturday, 20 December, at 5:30 p.m. (weekly). TV anime “Ao no Miburo” Serizawa Assassination arc key visual (C) Tsuyoshi Yasuda, Kodansha / “Ao no Miburo” Production Committee TV anime “Ao no Miburo” Serizawa Assassination arc key visual (C) Tsuyoshi Yasuda, Kodansha / “Ao no Miburo” Production Committee Related image: “Face in pieces… or brilliantly on point?” An illustration drawn by the series’ managing editor for “Ao no…
Explosive action, razor‑sharp swordplay, and that breathless rush only a great fight can deliver—battle anime packs it all. With so many titles out there, it can be hard to know where to start or what to queue up next. This guide rounds up standout battle anime, from national‑treasure Jump hits to more recent sensations. Browse through to the end and build your watchlist. Dragon Ball Z Dragon Ball Z – Toei Animation First aired: 1989 • 291 episodes The genre’s gold standard that ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1984 to 1995 and keeps evolving across media. In 2024, Dragon…
The highly anticipated television anime of Hei’s popular manga, “Kamiina Botan, Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana” (roughly translated as “Kamiina Botan, A Drunken Form is a Lily Flower”), has officially set its premiere for April 2026. The announcement, which came on September 15, 2025, also unveiled the first character visual and lead voice actor. Sayumi Suzushiro has been cast in the titular role of Kamiina Botan. Currently serialized in Akita Shoten’s “Champion Cross,” the story follows Botan, a university freshman living in a dorm who discovers the captivating world of alcoholic beverages. When she drinks, her inhibitions lower, leading…
The hit fantasy series “Soon to Be the World’s Strongest Alchemist?” (original work by Kogitsumaru, published by Alphapolis) is officially getting a second season of its TV anime adaptation! The news was accompanied by a special celebratory illustration from Sasakamatarou, the artist behind the manga adaptation. Originally broadcast and streamed in January 2025, the anime won fans over with its mix of humor, adventure, and lighthearted isekai twists. Following the positive reception, Season 2 has now been green-lit. Special Visual Sasakamatarou’s new artwork features the protagonist Takumi alongside the goddess Norn, radiating a festive atmosphere to commemorate the announcement. About…
Popularity does not always determine the quality of a production. While many anime masterpieces gain global recognition, some become hidden gems discovered by only a small audience. Although they may not reach wider audiences, these rare anime succeed in offering unforgettable emotional journeys, forging deep connections with the viewers who give them a chance. 8. Ef: A Tale of Memories Some visual novel adaptations have become global hits, such as the Fate Series or Aria: The Animation. However, there are still hidden gems waiting to be discovered, and Ef: A Tale of Memories is one of them. Combining drama and…
The beloved light novel series, which has captivated over 1.7 million readers, is finally making its animated debut. September 8, 2025 – Prepare to enter the Labyrinth Country! KADOKAWA BOOKS officially announced today that the massively popular novel series, “The World’s Strongest Rearguard: A Newcomer’s Exploration in the Labyrinth Country” (Sekai Saikyō no Kōei: Meikyū Koku no Shinjin Tansakusha), is being adapted into a television anime. This celebrated isekai adventure follows Arihito, a former corporate drone reborn into a fantasy world. Bestowed with the enigmatic “Rearguard” class, he discovers it’s the ultimate support role, capable of unleashing powerful attacks, formidable…