Ahead of the October 10 theatrical release of the anime film “Aikatsu! × PriPara THE MOVIE: The Miracle of Encounters,” portions of two in‑film stage performances plus a set of brand‑new scene stills have been revealed. From the total of 13 stage numbers that appear in the movie, excerpts from Aikatsu!’s “Chuchu Ballerina” and PriPara’s “Konouta Tomareihi” have been released. “Chuchu Ballerina” features Aikatsu!’s Sumire Hikami together with PriPara’s Sophi Hojo and Aroma Kurosu. “Konouta Tomareihi” showcases PriPara’s Fuwari Midorikaze alongside Aikatsu!’s Nono Daichi and Risa Shirakaba. The newly issued images show idols from Aikatsu! and PriPara huddled in a…
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The TV anime “I Was Nearly Left for Dead Deep in the Dungeon by the Comrades I Trusted, but With the Gift ‘Infinite Gacha’ I Drew Level 9999 Allies and Will Take Revenge on My Former Party Members and the Entire World – Serves Them Right!” will begin airing on TOKYO MX and other Japanese broadcasters from October 10. The outline and scene cuts for Episode 2, titled “Abyss,” have now been revealed Three years have passed since that betrayal. In the absolute depths known as “Abyss” (Naraku), Light has erected the mightiest nation. At last, he himself attains the…
TV Tokyo has announced a new Sunday early‑evening anthology slot to air weekly at 5:30 p.m. starting October 19 across its six‑station network. As part of this rotating celebratory curation, the November 16 broadcast will feature Episode 1 of Neon Genesis Evangelion, titled “使徒、襲来” (“Angel Attack”), marking the first time in roughly three decades that the inaugural episode has been shown in this early evening frame on the TV Tokyo network (its original first airing there dates back to October 4, 1995). Program Concept“Bakushu! Anime-versaries” is a special rotating showcase that selects standout episodes or tailor‑made specials from TV Tokyo–associated…
The television anime adaptation currently in production for “春夏秋冬代行者 春の舞” (Four Seasons Agents: Spring Dance), published under Dengeki Bunko, has released a newly themed Autumn character visual together with a short promotional video highlighting that artwork. This latest reveal spotlights the Autumn Agent, Nadeshiko Iwaizuki (祝月 撫子 / Iwaizuki Nadeshiko), alongside her appointed guardian officer, Rindō Azami (阿左美 竜胆 / Azami Rindō). In the seasonal illustration, Rindō kneels respectfully before Nadeshiko amid a grove poised between late green and the first blaze of crimson foliage. Nadeshiko gently places a flower crown upon his bowed head—an intimate, almost ceremonial gesture. As…
Witch Watch will return to television: production of the second season has been formally authorized, and a brand‑new commemorative illustration has been released to mark the announcement. Series Overview (Recap):Witch Watch is a whimsical, high‑energy magical comedy created by Kenta Shinohara (also known for SKET DANCE and Astra Lost in Space). The manga—serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha)—has surpassed 4 million copies in circulation.Nico, a young witch still in training, moves in with her childhood friend Morihito Otogi, a high school boy endowed with ogre (oni) power. While Nico is giddy over their reunion, Morihito bears a grave responsibility: he…
A brand‑new “post‑release visual” has been issued for the animated feature film Chainsaw Man – Reze Arc, adapted from the hugely popular manga. The artwork portrays Reze lying along a quiet shoreline, a crimson flower in her hand, her shirt marked with traces of blood. Her distant, aching expression—true to a girl buffeted by a merciless fate—is paired with the tagline: “A heart no one has ever truly known.” The image is crafted to linger powerfully with viewers after the end credits, and is already poised to become one of the film’s defining symbolic frames. Based on the manga by…
Beginning today (4th), the television anime franchise “My Hero Academia” launched its conclusive arc, “My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON,” on the Yomiuri TV / Nippon TV national network (Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. JST). Simultaneously, the production committee released the non‑credit (creditless) version of the brand‑new opening animation. Alongside the video, the specially illustrated jacket artwork for the limited anime edition of the opening theme single, Porno Graffitti’s “THE REVO,” has also been made public Image: Creditless Opening Sequence – My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON(C) Kōhei Horikoshi / Shueisha · My Hero Academia Production Committee Return of Porno Graffitti & musical concept“THE…
If you’re captivated by the Monogatari Series—its razor-sharp dialogue, fractured narrative structure, supernatural metaphors for emotional scars, and striking avant-garde visuals—you’re probably searching for more anime that blend stylish direction with psychological depth and character intimacy. This curated list explores series that echo Monogatari’s strengths: surreal symbolism, philosophical banter, genre subversion, experimental art direction, unreliable narration, and complex depictions of identity, memory, and interpersonal bonds. Whether you crave mind-bending mystery, bittersweet romance, wordy introspection, or elegantly eerie folklore, these anime scratch that same intoxicating itch while offering their own distinct flavors. Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai Puberty…
Ezo Gingitsune’s hit light novel “Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Itte kara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita.” (English rendering: I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand) will be adapted into a television anime slated for 2026. Gakuto Kajiwara will play the protagonist, Luck. Cast members Toshiyuki Morikawa and Tsuyoshi Koyama have also been announced. Alongside the casting, the production staff and the first teaser visual have been unveiled. Originating on the popular fiction website Shōsetsuka ni Narō, the fantasy series has surpassed 4.25 million copies in print across the franchise. The story…
Yuki Chiba’s Kindergarten WARS is officially headed to television as an animated series. Along with the adaptation news, the main cast has been unveiled: Atsumi Tanezaki will play Rita, and Kentaro Kumagai will voice Doug. Currently serialized on Shonen Jump+, Kindergarten WARS is a violent romantic comedy set at Black Kindergarten, a school attended by the children of the world’s power brokers. Rita, a teacher at Black Kindergarten, is actively looking for a boyfriend—but has had zero luck meeting anyone. One day, a devastatingly handsome hitman targeting the children shows up, and everything changes. The manga has 15 collected volumes…