Billboard Japan announced its ranking charts for the first half of 2024 today on June 7. The number one song in its overall song charts, "Billboard Japan Hot 100," is Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts ' 14th digital single song, "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born," which was featured as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Mashle: Magic And Muscles . The song topped on 13 charts for the first time in Billboard Japan's history, including the "Global Japan Songs Excl. Japan" for Japanese songs that were a hit worldwide, and the " Billboard Japan Hot Animation" for theme songs for TV anime and movies and songs by anime voice actors. Here are the charts where " Bling-Bang-Bang-Born " reached #1: Billboard Japan Hot 100 Billboard Japan Hot Animation Billboard Japan Download Songs Billboard Japan Streaming Songs Billboard Japan Top User Generated Songs TikTok chart Global Japan Songs Excl. Japan Billboard Japan "Japan Songs (Singapore)" Billboard Japan "Japan Songs...
- 6/7/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
One of the most popular sources for anime adaptations today is the website Shousetsuka ni Naru, translated as “Let’s Become a Novelist.” Anybody may publish their work there for free. Stories that win a devoted readership are scouted to become light novels and anime series. These include isekai titles like Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation , Ascendance of a Bookworm and My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! But there are also court mysteries ( The Apothecary Diaries ), romance ( My Happy Marriage ) and self-contained novels ( I Want to Eat Your Pancreas ). China and Korea have their own vibrant web fiction scenes. Stories published on sites like Qidan and KakaoPage have been adapted into comics, television series and even Japanese anime. What you may not know, though, is that there is a growing English language web fiction community. It does not yet compare in scale or prestige to its counterparts in East Asia.
- 6/5/2024
- by Adam Wescott
- Crunchyroll
The Apothecary Diaries manga illustrator Erika Ikeda, known by her pen name Nekokurage, admitted to charges of income tax evasion during her first trial at the Fukuoka District Court on May 31, 2024.
Ikeda is accused of evading approximately 47 million yen in taxes by not reporting her income over several years. Presiding Judge Yuko Takeda oversaw the proceedings.
“I was planning to file a consolidated tax return for several years,” she stated after admitting to the charges.
In the opening statement, the prosecution pointed out that Defendant Ikeda began working as a manga artist in 2010 and was made aware of the necessity to file tax returns by an acquaintance.
Despite this, she chose to prioritize meeting her manga deadlines over fulfilling her tax obligations.
The prosecution also pointed out that Ikeda had a pattern of filing her tax returns late, combining several years’ worth into single submissions.
Statements from her editor and...
Ikeda is accused of evading approximately 47 million yen in taxes by not reporting her income over several years. Presiding Judge Yuko Takeda oversaw the proceedings.
“I was planning to file a consolidated tax return for several years,” she stated after admitting to the charges.
In the opening statement, the prosecution pointed out that Defendant Ikeda began working as a manga artist in 2010 and was made aware of the necessity to file tax returns by an acquaintance.
Despite this, she chose to prioritize meeting her manga deadlines over fulfilling her tax obligations.
The prosecution also pointed out that Ikeda had a pattern of filing her tax returns late, combining several years’ worth into single submissions.
Statements from her editor and...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
2024 was going to be the biggest year for Jujutsu Kaisen, as the series featured some of the greatest moments in the history of the manga world. And even though the year is not even close to its end, Gege Akutami’s magnum opus has already reached the top and will probably dominate the industry until the end of the series.
Jujutsu Kaisen | Mappa Studios
The intriguing thing is that Jujutsu Kaisen was not the only manga that was delivering bangers this year. Other series like One Piece and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End also showcased some interesting plots that grabbed the attention of the viewers. However, Jujutsu Kaisen still managed to beat them all.
This was proved when the half-year manga sales of 2024 were released, and Jujutsu Kaisen beat the industry giant and one of the Big Three: One Piece. Although the records are only for the first half of 2024, the...
Jujutsu Kaisen | Mappa Studios
The intriguing thing is that Jujutsu Kaisen was not the only manga that was delivering bangers this year. Other series like One Piece and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End also showcased some interesting plots that grabbed the attention of the viewers. However, Jujutsu Kaisen still managed to beat them all.
This was proved when the half-year manga sales of 2024 were released, and Jujutsu Kaisen beat the industry giant and one of the Big Three: One Piece. Although the records are only for the first half of 2024, the...
- 5/31/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Dungeon People Reveals July Release Date: All You Need to Know - Main Image
The Summer 2024 season is just a month away. Ahead of the new season, the Dungeon People anime confirmed its July release date.
This new anime is a fantasy series based on an ongoing manga. Despite its cutesy art style, this series is in the seinen genre, meaning it’s not your typical fantasy anime.
Dungeon People Confirms July Release Date
Dungeon People got a new short TV commercial recently, and while it’s fairly short, it features some funny scenes featuring its two main characters Clay and Belle.
These scenes also show off the show’s cute character design, along with animation courtesy of Olm, the studio behind hit shows like The Apothecary Diaries and Odd Taxi.
What’s more, the commercial also revealed the Dungeon People anime’s July 6 release date.
In Japan, the...
The Summer 2024 season is just a month away. Ahead of the new season, the Dungeon People anime confirmed its July release date.
This new anime is a fantasy series based on an ongoing manga. Despite its cutesy art style, this series is in the seinen genre, meaning it’s not your typical fantasy anime.
Dungeon People Confirms July Release Date
Dungeon People got a new short TV commercial recently, and while it’s fairly short, it features some funny scenes featuring its two main characters Clay and Belle.
These scenes also show off the show’s cute character design, along with animation courtesy of Olm, the studio behind hit shows like The Apothecary Diaries and Odd Taxi.
What’s more, the commercial also revealed the Dungeon People anime’s July 6 release date.
In Japan, the...
- 5/26/2024
- EpicStream
Shinmai Ossan Boukensha, Saikyou Party ni Shinu hodo Kitaerareta Muteki ni Naru (“The Rookie Middle-Aged Adventurer Was Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party to Become Invincible”), an upcoming TV anime based on the fantasy light novel series, has revealed a new trailer, new cast members, and the official opening and ending theme song performers. The series will broadcast in Japan on TV Tokyo beginning on July 1, 2024, with additional broadcasts to follow later on Mainichi Broadcasting System and Bs TV Tokyo. The new cast members include: Linx Laulot voiced by Ryuho Nagaoka Linx Laulot character visual Kelvin Urwolf voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi (Gaoshun in The Apothecary Diaries ) Kelvin Urwolf character visual Akira Kushida performs the opening theme song for the series, which is entitled “Kouya ni Sakeyo Boukensha-tachi”. Chiai Fujikawa performs the ending theme for the series, which is entitled “Sagashimono” (“The Thing That I Search For”). The original Shinmai Ossan Boukensha,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Oshi no Ko Season 2 Cast: Who Are the New and Returning Characters in the Hit Anime's Sequel? - Main Image
Oshi no Ko is finally coming back soon. With the show’s return just a bit over a month away, here are all the confirmed details about the new and returning cast members of Oshi no Ko season 2.
As this new season will directly follow the last one with no significant time jump, it should come as no surprise that many of the main characters are returning.
All Confirmed Returning Cast and Characters in Oshi no Ko Season 2
As teased in the first season’s final episode, Oshi no Ko season 2 will cover the manga’s Tokyo Blade arc. There, Aqua, Kana, and Akane will be given a lot of time to shine.
While there’s still no proper trailer featuring these three, the series did confirm the following returning...
Oshi no Ko is finally coming back soon. With the show’s return just a bit over a month away, here are all the confirmed details about the new and returning cast members of Oshi no Ko season 2.
As this new season will directly follow the last one with no significant time jump, it should come as no surprise that many of the main characters are returning.
All Confirmed Returning Cast and Characters in Oshi no Ko Season 2
As teased in the first season’s final episode, Oshi no Ko season 2 will cover the manga’s Tokyo Blade arc. There, Aqua, Kana, and Akane will be given a lot of time to shine.
While there’s still no proper trailer featuring these three, the series did confirm the following returning...
- 5/22/2024
- EpicStream
Mission: Yozakura Family Gets Hulu English Dub Release Date: All You Need to Know - Main Image
After premiering in April, the Mission: Yozakura Family anime’s English dub release date has been confirmed. As with the original Japanese language version, the English dub will also be released on Hulu in the US.
Hulu confirmed the English dub’s premiere earlier today in a report by Anime News Network. From the looks of it, a bigger reveal will be made closer to or during its launch.
For now, fans will need to wait for more details, but at least the wait for the dub isn’t going to be long.
Mission: Yozakura Family English Dub to Stream on Hulu Next Month
Mission: Yozakura Family is the latest anime from Silver Link, the studio behind shows such as Sasaki and Peeps and Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable.
Similar to the studio’s other recent works,...
After premiering in April, the Mission: Yozakura Family anime’s English dub release date has been confirmed. As with the original Japanese language version, the English dub will also be released on Hulu in the US.
Hulu confirmed the English dub’s premiere earlier today in a report by Anime News Network. From the looks of it, a bigger reveal will be made closer to or during its launch.
For now, fans will need to wait for more details, but at least the wait for the dub isn’t going to be long.
Mission: Yozakura Family English Dub to Stream on Hulu Next Month
Mission: Yozakura Family is the latest anime from Silver Link, the studio behind shows such as Sasaki and Peeps and Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable.
Similar to the studio’s other recent works,...
- 5/21/2024
- EpicStream
I Parry Everything Anime Confirms Hidive Release Date - All You Need to Know - Main Image
Hidive is already gearing up for the summer 2024 season, as the streaming platform just announced the release date of the I Parry Everything anime along with plans for its North American premiere.
This upcoming anime is an adventure fantasy series based on a popular light novel series. Given this, the show’s voice cast features a lot of notable names.
Meet the Cast of I Parry Everything, the Upcoming Adventure Fantasy Anime
The anime was announced back in November 2023. Soon, the show’s main voice cast members were revealed, many of whom should be familiar to most anime fans.
Here is the complete list of confirmed I Parry Everything cast members:
Daiki Hamano (Katana Man in Chainsaw Man) as NoorRyoko Maekawa (Hanabi Natsubayashi in Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki) as Lynneburg ClaysNanako Mori (Yukiko Shirato...
Hidive is already gearing up for the summer 2024 season, as the streaming platform just announced the release date of the I Parry Everything anime along with plans for its North American premiere.
This upcoming anime is an adventure fantasy series based on a popular light novel series. Given this, the show’s voice cast features a lot of notable names.
Meet the Cast of I Parry Everything, the Upcoming Adventure Fantasy Anime
The anime was announced back in November 2023. Soon, the show’s main voice cast members were revealed, many of whom should be familiar to most anime fans.
Here is the complete list of confirmed I Parry Everything cast members:
Daiki Hamano (Katana Man in Chainsaw Man) as NoorRyoko Maekawa (Hanabi Natsubayashi in Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki) as Lynneburg ClaysNanako Mori (Yukiko Shirato...
- 5/17/2024
- EpicStream
The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3 English Dub Release Date and Cast - All You Need to Know
The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3 English Dub Release Date and Cast - All You Need to Know - Main Image
It may have taken a bit longer than expected, but finally, Crunchyroll announced the English dub release date and cast of The Irregular at Magic High School season 3.
The show premiered on the platform on April 5, and while many English dubs of anime are released around two or three weeks after the Japanese version's premiere, this series has taken a bit longer.
Still, this should be great news for fans who were waiting for the dub, especially as the previous cast members have returned.
Meet The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3's English Dub Cast
Even though it has been over three years since the second season aired, The Irregular at Magic High School’s Japanese and English voice cast members returned to voice their respective characters...
It may have taken a bit longer than expected, but finally, Crunchyroll announced the English dub release date and cast of The Irregular at Magic High School season 3.
The show premiered on the platform on April 5, and while many English dubs of anime are released around two or three weeks after the Japanese version's premiere, this series has taken a bit longer.
Still, this should be great news for fans who were waiting for the dub, especially as the previous cast members have returned.
Meet The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3's English Dub Cast
Even though it has been over three years since the second season aired, The Irregular at Magic High School’s Japanese and English voice cast members returned to voice their respective characters...
- 5/17/2024
- EpicStream
Initially a light novel series written by Natsu Hyuga and illustrated by Touko Shino, “The Apothecary Diaries” was eventually adapted into a manga, before finding itself as an anime, courtesy of Toho Animation Studio and Olm.
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Set in a fictional country based on Imperial China during the Tang Dynasty, the series follows Maomao, a young girl working as an apothecary in the red-light district, who was kidnapped and sold to the Imperial Palace as a servant. Despite this life-changing event (which does pass a bit too lightly) she still retains her curious and eccentric personality, and actually does her best to survive, without drawing the attention of anyone, while benefiting by the richness of materials found in the palace. One day, after hearing rumors that the emperor's children are critically ill, she begins to investigate the cause, using her experience as an apothecary,...
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Set in a fictional country based on Imperial China during the Tang Dynasty, the series follows Maomao, a young girl working as an apothecary in the red-light district, who was kidnapped and sold to the Imperial Palace as a servant. Despite this life-changing event (which does pass a bit too lightly) she still retains her curious and eccentric personality, and actually does her best to survive, without drawing the attention of anyone, while benefiting by the richness of materials found in the palace. One day, after hearing rumors that the emperor's children are critically ill, she begins to investigate the cause, using her experience as an apothecary,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Ahead of its theatrical release tomorrow in Japan, anime film trapezium unveiled a brand-new trailer today that highlights the dreams and challenges of four wannabe idols from the north, south, west and east of Japan, along with MAISONdes' ( Urusei Yatsura ) theme song for the film. Character trailers were also released for the film's core ensemble, Yu Higashi, Kurumi Taiga, Ranko Katori and Mika Kamei. Related: Trapezium Anime Film Posts First 3 Minutes Ahead of Release Based on the novel by Kazumi Takayama, trapezium is directed by Masahiro Shinohara ( Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai episode director) at studio CloverWorks, with a script by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Rio and music by Masaru Yokoyama ( Horimiya ). As previously reported , the story follows high school student Yu Higashi, a teenager who has sworn off social media and hobbies, pledging to keep her head down and not seek a...
- 5/9/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
The Apothecary Diaries Manga Enters Hiatus after Artist Goes on Childcare Leave - Main Image
While the anime’s return is still around a year away, fans now have to wait before new chapters of the manga are released. That’s because The Apothecary Diaries manga has entered a hiatus.
The manga’s hiatus was announced in the latest Sunday Webry magazine issue. There, it was confirmed that one of the two manga adaptations of the series is on hiatus following the birth of the artist’s child.
A question on fans’ minds might be, which of the two ongoing manga series is now on hiatus?
Which Apothecary Diaries Manga Went on Hiatus?
The Apothecary Diaries has quickly become a popular franchise thanks in large part to the anime adaptation by Olm, with many viewers around the world being captivated by Maomao and Jinshi’s story.
As with many anime,...
While the anime’s return is still around a year away, fans now have to wait before new chapters of the manga are released. That’s because The Apothecary Diaries manga has entered a hiatus.
The manga’s hiatus was announced in the latest Sunday Webry magazine issue. There, it was confirmed that one of the two manga adaptations of the series is on hiatus following the birth of the artist’s child.
A question on fans’ minds might be, which of the two ongoing manga series is now on hiatus?
Which Apothecary Diaries Manga Went on Hiatus?
The Apothecary Diaries has quickly become a popular franchise thanks in large part to the anime adaptation by Olm, with many viewers around the world being captivated by Maomao and Jinshi’s story.
As with many anime,...
- 5/7/2024
- EpicStream
The official website of Shogakukan’s Sunday Webry announced on May 6, 2024, that ‘The Apothecary Diaries: The Palace Cloister Mystery-Solving Notebook of Mao Mao‘ manga will be going on a hiatus.
The hiatus of the manga was announced through a panel published on the website revealing a message by the illustrator Minoji Kurata stating that she is currently on maternity leave as she gave birth in January 2024.
She also disclosed that the manga will resume serialization around summer.
“My name is Kurata. I gave birth in January and am currently on maternity leave.
I am slowly preparing for my return around the summer, so please wait a while as I read and reread the original work.“
Apothecary Diaries: The Palace Cloister Mystery-Solving Notebook of Mao Mao is an alternative manga adaptation of the light novel. It is illustrated by Minoji Kurata. It began in Shogakukan’s Monthly Sunday Gene-x on Aug...
The hiatus of the manga was announced through a panel published on the website revealing a message by the illustrator Minoji Kurata stating that she is currently on maternity leave as she gave birth in January 2024.
She also disclosed that the manga will resume serialization around summer.
“My name is Kurata. I gave birth in January and am currently on maternity leave.
I am slowly preparing for my return around the summer, so please wait a while as I read and reread the original work.“
Apothecary Diaries: The Palace Cloister Mystery-Solving Notebook of Mao Mao is an alternative manga adaptation of the light novel. It is illustrated by Minoji Kurata. It began in Shogakukan’s Monthly Sunday Gene-x on Aug...
- 5/7/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included , a currently broadcasting TV anime based on the romantic comedy manga, has added a new cast member to its heavenly roster. In the series, voice actor Misaki Kuno (Xiaolan in The Apothecary Diaries ) plays Shiu (pictured below). Shiu character visual The original Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included manga by matoba is serialized by Square Enix in their Monthly Shonen Gangan manga magazine, and an English language version is available from Yen Press. Kenta Onishi directs the TV anime at studio Okuruto Noboru, Shogo Yasukawa provides the series composition, Yuya Uetake provides the character designs, and Shunsuke Takizawa provides the music. Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included key visual Related: Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included Anime Releases Creditles Ending Theme Video Crunchyroll streams Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included as part of the spring 2024 anime simulcast lineup and describes it : After a long day,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
The official Twitter account for the Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- series announced today that a second season is officially in production. A new teaser visual was released to celebrate the announcement, alongside the news that the new season is scheduled to premiere in fall 2025. News about cast and staff was not announced at the time of reporting. Teaser Visual Midori Yuna, the original author for the series, also posted a celebration illustration on their Twitter account following the announcement. Related: The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Announced for 2025 Premiere The original light novel series, written by Midori Yuma and illustrated by Laruha, first released in 2015 with 12 volumes released in Japan to date. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Waco Ioka, began in 2016 with 10 volumes released in Japan. Viz Media releases the English version of the manga by Waco Ioka. A new manga adaptation illustrated by Tsugaru Toba began in January 2023. Yoshiko Okuda...
- 5/1/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
As we have reported earlier, the upcoming anime film My Oni Girl by Studio Colorido will be the newest addition to the “Netflix anime” label. This fantasy romance movie will premiere, as we have confirmed earlier, on May 24, 2024, less than a month from now, and while Netflix has already revealed a lot of information about the movie, we can now confirm that an official, proper trailer for the movie has been released, alongside a new visual.
As you might remember, the movie was announced back in 2022, but while we knew it was in the works, it wasn’t until March 2024 that more precise information was released by Netflix. This is when the earlier teaser trailer was revealed, which also confirmed the release date and some production details.
Now, less than a month before the official release on the streaming platform, we have the official trailer, which we are, as always,...
As you might remember, the movie was announced back in 2022, but while we knew it was in the works, it wasn’t until March 2024 that more precise information was released by Netflix. This is when the earlier teaser trailer was revealed, which also confirmed the release date and some production details.
Now, less than a month before the official release on the streaming platform, we have the official trailer, which we are, as always,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
This Golden Week, fans of The Apothecary Diaries can immerse themselves in the beautiful art of the original light novels at a special exhibition in Nara. For the first time, high-quality digital color versions of every cover and frontispiece, illustrated by series artist Touko Shino, will be on public display. The exhibition will feature more than 30 art pieces, including covers from Volumes 1-15 of the light novel series. The high-definition digital prints are vibrant and light-resistant, recreating the nuances of Shino's original work. And if you happen to fall in love with one of the pieces on display, prints will be available to purchase at the venue—already framed in the same setting as the display pieces. Related: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Posts Character Trailer Focusing on Lakan Visitors can also pick up goods at the exhibition. Art boards, mini tins, sticky notes, postcards and more feature Shino's artwork.
- 4/27/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Anime studio GoHands, known for The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses and The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today in 2023, announced a brand new original TV anime from the production house today, titled Momentary Lily . Alongside revealing the Momentary Lily TV anime, the first teaser trailer was released as well as a teaser visual, which features two girls sitting on a rooftop in an area that looks like Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Related: 16 Characters from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, The Apothecary Diaries and More Nominated for 2023 Magademy Award No further details, such as staff or cast, have been revealed. Momentary Lily is set to premiere in January 2025. Source: Comic Natalie...
- 4/25/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Ahead of a May 24 debut in Japanese theaters and on Netflix worldwide, a new trailer released today for Studio Colorido's My Oni Girl previews the original anime film's theme song, "Truth in Lies" by Zutomayo (who also provides "Blues in the Closet" as an insert song), and shows Hiiragi and Tsumugi up against the world together. A new poster visual was also unveiled. Main Poster Visual Supporting cast members joining leads Kensho Ono and Miyu Tomita include Shintaro Asanuma, Aya Yamane, Tomoko Shiota, Shiro Saito, Mio Tanaka, Satsuki Yukino, Shozo Sasaki, Noriko Hidaka, Satoshi Mikami and Hisako Kyoda. Related: Studio Colorido Announces Original Anime Film My Oni Girl for May 2024 Release Tomotaka Shibayama ( A Whisker Away ) helms the film as director and co-screenwriter with Yuki Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ) at Studio Colorido, alongside character designer Masafumi Yokota ( Shine on! Bakumatsu Bad Boys ) and music composer Nami Kubota ( The Stranger by the Shore...
- 4/24/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
The upcoming trapezium anime film adaptation of Kazumi Takayama’s 2018 novel of the same name starts to shape the world by posting the first three minutes of the feature today to drum up excitement ahead of its May 10 release in Japan. The preview also features the theme song for the film “Nanmonai” produced by MAISONdes, sung by VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei and features sakuma. Related: Trapezium Anime Film Releases Main Trailer with Key Visual, Cast Announcements Masahiro Shinohara ( Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai episode director) directs the trapezium movie at studio CloverWorks, with a script by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Rio and music by Masaru Yokoyama ( Horimiya ). The film releases in Japan on May 10 with no international date confirmed. Source: Comic Natalie...
- 4/24/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
My Hero Academia is a global success, and rightfully so. The anime and manga need no introduction and the yearly movie releases have boosted the franchise’s popularity even more.
So how did My Hero Academia reach such a wide audience base? The iconic anime paved the way for other Japanese media and anime, and all of it was due to a revelation that Toho had made early on with My Hero Academia.
How did Toho realize My Hero Academia‘s potential?
Japanese entertainment producer, Toho Animation, has produced well-known anime like My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, Haikyu!!, Dr. Stone and more. It is also the producer behind the Godzilla franchise. The company is currently observing huge growth in the field of anime production.
Dark Might from My Hero Academia
In a recent interview, Toho’s CEO, Hiroyasu Matsuoka, discussed how My Hero Academia proved to be a turning point for the company.
So how did My Hero Academia reach such a wide audience base? The iconic anime paved the way for other Japanese media and anime, and all of it was due to a revelation that Toho had made early on with My Hero Academia.
How did Toho realize My Hero Academia‘s potential?
Japanese entertainment producer, Toho Animation, has produced well-known anime like My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, Haikyu!!, Dr. Stone and more. It is also the producer behind the Godzilla franchise. The company is currently observing huge growth in the field of anime production.
Dark Might from My Hero Academia
In a recent interview, Toho’s CEO, Hiroyasu Matsuoka, discussed how My Hero Academia proved to be a turning point for the company.
- 4/22/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells , an upcoming TV anime based on the series of dark fantasy isekai light novels, has revealed its main cast, a new key visual (below) and a new trailer for the series, which will begin broadcasting in Japan in July 2024. The trailer, featured below, features a sample of the opening theme song, "Hazure," by Chogakusei. The new cast members revealed include: Touka Mimori voiced by Ryota Suzuki (Rentt Faina in The Unwanted Undead Adventurer ) Ryota Suzuki and Touka Mimori Seras Ashlaine voiced by Saki Miyashita (Yuika Hibuchi in The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses ) Saki Miyashita and Seras Ashlaine Piggymaru voiced by Ayami Tsukui (Tama in Tama of the 3rd District -Have You Seen My Tama? ) Ayami Tsukui and Piggymaru Vicius voiced by Ami Koshimizu (Pairin in The Apothecary Diaries ) Ami Koshimizu and Vicius The original Failure Frame:...
- 4/21/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Holo and Lawrence are back in a brand-new anime series, and so are their original voice actors! A decade and a half on from their first fateful encounter, they'll get a second bite of the apple when the English dub of Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf makes its Crunchyroll debut on Monday, April 15 . Here's the full cast and crew for Episode 1: Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf English Dub Cast Holo voiced by Brina Palencia Lawrence voiced by J. Michael Tatum Yarei voiced by Austin Tindle Myuri voiced by Emi Lo Village Chief voiced by Doug Jackson Additional Voices: Daniel Van Thomas, Charles Nguyen, Ben Stegmair Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf English Dub Crew Voice Director: Michelle Rojas Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Matthew Greenbaum Mixer: Matt Grounds Engineer: Jamal Roberson Related: Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Dubs Include Kaiju No. 8, Konosuba Season 3 and...
- 4/15/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
The time has finally almost come for the Black Butler -Public School Arc- anime ! Mark your calendar for the official release date and exact time of the series, coming to you as part of the Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Season . The anime adaptation of Yana Toboso's acclaimed manga arc continues when Black Butler -Public School Arc- releases on Crunchyroll on April 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time . Find out everything you need to know about the new series, from the release date to trailers, characters, cast, studio, plot, key visuals and even how to watch the previous seasons right here on Crunchyroll! In this article: Release Date Where to Watch Watch Previous Seasons Official Trailers Characters and Cast Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot Black Butler -Public School Arc- Release Date and Time: When Does it Come Out? English Sub Release Date: April 13, 2024 at 9:00am Pacific Time Territories: North America,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
AnimeJapan 2024 marked the year that the biggest anime industry event in the world returned to a pre-pandemic “normal”: The business days were back, the adorable family space returned and the built-up pressure from years of cancellations has lifted. In terms of the event, the feeling of regularity returned, and that's...fine? Alongside a reported 130,000 attendees heading to the event this year, journey with me as we walk around the halls of Tokyo Big Sight and see what the anime industry has to offer in 2024. The Big Three AnimeJapan Booths The "big three" booths at AnimeJapan are typically Kadokawa, Toho animation and Aniplex, which the latter includes the separate Fate/Grand Order space that is sometimes even more impressive. This year, two of the three returned with setups that knocked it out of the convention halls. Starting at Toho Animation, the atrium welcomed visitors with some of the company's current most popular characters – Anya,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
The newest Black Butler anime adaptation is about to premiere on April 13 with Black Butler -Public School Arc- ! To prepare for the occasion, Manga Up! — the manga service from Square Enix — announced today that volumes 1 to 14 of the Black Butler manga English translation will be free to read on the global version of the app until April 17 (at 8:00 a.m. Pt)! The chapters free to read lead up to the beginning of -Public School Arc- . The original Black Butler manga by Yana Toboso began in 2006 in Square Enix's GFantasy manga magazine, with volume 34 of the manga releasing on April 26 in Japan. An English language version is also available from Yen Press . The first three seasons and OVAs for the Black Butler anime produced at A-1 Pictures aired between 2008 to 2014, with the Book of the Atlantic film released in 2017. Kenjiro Okada will direct Black Butler -Public School Arc- at animation studio CloverWorks,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Guest Author
- Crunchyroll
If you’re a fan of romance anime series, we have some great news for you as a new series is going to have its premiere this summer! Written and illustrated by Yū Saitō, originally as a Twitter-based webcomic (from 2018 to 2021), Giji Harem was adapted into manga format in 2019 and was published until 2021, having been collected in a total of six volumes. Three years after the series ended, an anime adaptation is on the way, and the series’ first official trailer has just been released, revealing a lot of information, including the scheduled July 2024 release date.
The anime adaptation of the series was announced back in 2023 as part of a rare set of circumstances. Namely, anime adaptations usually accompany ongoing manga series, unless it’s a really popular and/or mainstream title, as the anime is used as a way of promoting the manga and boosting sales. This is...
The anime adaptation of the series was announced back in 2023 as part of a rare set of circumstances. Namely, anime adaptations usually accompany ongoing manga series, unless it’s a really popular and/or mainstream title, as the anime is used as a way of promoting the manga and boosting sales. This is...
- 4/8/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
(Welcome to Ani-time Ani-where, a regular column dedicated to helping the uninitiated understand and appreciate the world of anime.)
Episodic storytelling is a lost art. That is, knowing how to craft a compelling standalone episode of television you can watch on its own and get a complete story out of while still dropping enough character work and lore to carry the story from one episode to the next (and even into future seasons).
Granted, there are still exceptions that carry on this tradition, like the excellent anime spy sitcom "Spy x Family." Now comes an anime that delivers on the procedural genre, with a mix of "House M.D." and "Sherlock Holmes" set in medieval China that is equal parts thrilling, mysterious, and fun.
"The Apothecary Diaries" follows Maomao, a young girl living in a fictionalized version of Imperial China who works as an apothecary in the red-light district. After she...
Episodic storytelling is a lost art. That is, knowing how to craft a compelling standalone episode of television you can watch on its own and get a complete story out of while still dropping enough character work and lore to carry the story from one episode to the next (and even into future seasons).
Granted, there are still exceptions that carry on this tradition, like the excellent anime spy sitcom "Spy x Family." Now comes an anime that delivers on the procedural genre, with a mix of "House M.D." and "Sherlock Holmes" set in medieval China that is equal parts thrilling, mysterious, and fun.
"The Apothecary Diaries" follows Maomao, a young girl living in a fictionalized version of Imperial China who works as an apothecary in the red-light district. After she...
- 4/2/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The Apothecary Diaries mangaka Erika Ikeda, known by her pen name Nekokurage, has been reported to the Fukuoka District Public Prosecutors Office by the Fukuoka Regional Tax Bureau for suspected violations of the Income Tax Law, citing tax evasion of approximately 47 million yen.
The mangaka was indicted by the bureau on Feb 29, 2024.
According to Fukuoka Regional Taxation Bureau, the mangaka failed to declare an estimated 260 million yen (approximately US$1.7 million) in income and evading approximately 47 million yen in taxes spanning from 2019 to 2021.
Authorities have stated that the funds in question, which include proceeds from manga sales, were allegedly utilized for real estate acquisitions.
Nekokurage addressed the issue on Twitter, expressing deep regret and apologizing for her ignorance and negligence regarding tax obligations. She acknowledged promptly settling taxes, penalties, and interest upon receiving instructions from the tax office in 2022, and has since enlisted the assistance of a tax accountant to ensure...
The mangaka was indicted by the bureau on Feb 29, 2024.
According to Fukuoka Regional Taxation Bureau, the mangaka failed to declare an estimated 260 million yen (approximately US$1.7 million) in income and evading approximately 47 million yen in taxes spanning from 2019 to 2021.
Authorities have stated that the funds in question, which include proceeds from manga sales, were allegedly utilized for real estate acquisitions.
Nekokurage addressed the issue on Twitter, expressing deep regret and apologizing for her ignorance and negligence regarding tax obligations. She acknowledged promptly settling taxes, penalties, and interest upon receiving instructions from the tax office in 2022, and has since enlisted the assistance of a tax accountant to ensure...
- 4/2/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
The year 2024 has been a grand one in terms of the anticipation upcoming animes have created, with Kaiju No. 8 and Solo Leveling being no different. There was a long list of many shows that had been announced, however, not all were able to live up to the hype as many wanted. Anime such as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and The Apothecary Diaries had just ended for the season, a lot was relying on others.
Kaiju No. 8
Kaiju No. 8 had already taken the world by storm after confirming that it would be the first to stream on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. However, Crunchyroll seems to have another update on the series as its premiere approaches.
SUGGESTEDNo, Kaiju No. 8 isn’t an Attack on Titan Knockoff: Creator Naoya Matsumoto Confessed He Drew Direct Inspiration from Another Japanese Franchise
One that fans most desperately need to...
Kaiju No. 8
Kaiju No. 8 had already taken the world by storm after confirming that it would be the first to stream on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. However, Crunchyroll seems to have another update on the series as its premiere approaches.
SUGGESTEDNo, Kaiju No. 8 isn’t an Attack on Titan Knockoff: Creator Naoya Matsumoto Confessed He Drew Direct Inspiration from Another Japanese Franchise
One that fans most desperately need to...
- 4/1/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Now you can count the seconds until The Apothecary Diaries returns! The historical drama has collaborated with watch maker Wicca to create a duo of analog wristwatches inspired by the series's central couple. Both watches feature rhinestone details and mesh bands, as well as the series title engraved on the back: Related: The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Announced for 2025 Premiere Each watch has character-specific details and color schemes. Maomao's watch is adorned with images of medicinal herbs and freckle marks, while Jinshi's bears elegant flowers and clouds: Related: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Posts Character Trailer Focusing on Lakan Both watches are now on sale on the Premico website , priced at 40,480 yen each (tax included). Each watch is limited to a run of 2,000. Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ) directs the anime adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries, and also serves as series composer. Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) acts as assistant-directed at Toho animation Studio and Olm.
- 3/26/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Despite all odds, The Apothecary Diaries is an anime series that managed to stand out among very tough competition during the Fall 2023 / Winter 2024 season and the series has become a fan-favorite show for more than one reason. Based on an ongoing novel series by Natsu Hyūga, The Apothecary Diaries is a series that managed to capture the hearts of fans around the world, which is why the series has been so popular during its initial run. The first season consisted of 24 episodes and ran from October 22, 2023, to March 24, 2024. Now that the first season is over, we have some great news for you as a second season of The Apothecary Diaries has been confirmed and will be released sometime in 2025.
As stated, the original season was a major hit and one of the most popular anime of the season. Toho and Olm produced the series jointly, with Norihiro Naganuma serving as the director and script supervisor,...
As stated, the original season was a major hit and one of the most popular anime of the season. Toho and Olm produced the series jointly, with Norihiro Naganuma serving as the director and script supervisor,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Update: Teaser visual added! The official accounts of The Apothecary Diaries anime have confirmed plans for a second season, which is set to broadcast sometime in 2025. Congratulatory comments and art were shared to go along with the news, including a celebratory illustration from original character designer Touko Shino and the teaser trailer and visual below. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Teaser Trailer The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 teaser visual The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 celebratory art by Touko Shino Related: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Posts Character Trailer Focusing on Lakan Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ) directs the anime adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries , and also serves as series composer. Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) acts as assistant-directed at Toho animation Studio and Olm. The series is originally written by Natsu Hyuga, with illustrations by Touko Shino. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama series and describes the story: Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father.
- 3/23/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
The Blue Box stage event at AnimeJapan 2024 today announced that the much-anticipated anime adaptation will premiere in October 2024 , while also revealing a second teaser trailer that details more cast and staff members. The series' cast list is now as follows: Chinatsu Kano voiced by Reina Ueda Taiki Inomata voiced by Shoya Chiba Hina Chono voiced by Akari Kito Kyo Kasahara voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi Kengo Haryu voiced by Yuma Uchida Chinatsu Kano Taiki Inomata Hina Chono Kyo Kasahara Kengo Haryu Related: Blue Box TV Anime Debuts First Teaser Trailer Based on the manga by Koji Miura, Blue Box is being directed by Yuichiro Yano ( Lupin The 3rd Part 5 ) at studio Telecom Animation Film, with series composition by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ) and character designs by Miho Tanino ( Tower of God ). Viz Media publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: Taiki admires Chinatsu from afar,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Donghua series Dragon Raja -The Blazing Dawn- is scheduled to make its Japanese debut on April 6. Ahead of this premiere, four new cast members have been announced for the show's Japanese dub, each spotlighted in their own character trailer. Check out the new cast additions: Tatsumaru Tachibana (Basen in The Apothecary Diaries ) as Finger von Frings Kensho Ono (Yuri Briar in Spy x Family ) as Chu Zihang Related: Dragon Raja Donghua's Japanese Version Previewed, Main Cast Revealed Takeo Otsuka (Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries ) as Caesar Gattuso Sally Amaki (Carol Olston in Tomo-chan Is a Girl! ) as Rin Related: Dragon Raja -The Blazing Dawn- Donghua Reveals Key Visual, Opening Theme for Japanese Dub The Blazing Dawn is the first story arc of the Dragon Raja novel series by Jiang Nan, and finds Lu Mingfei—an awkward 18-year-old who keeps getting rejected by universities—receiving a strange letter of acceptance to the U.
- 3/22/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Only one more episode of The Apothecary Diaries TV anime remains. Before the broadcast of the upcoming season finale this weekend, Toho Animation released another character trailer – this time focusing on the heartbreaking story of palace tactician Lakan and his role in the series thus far. Warning, the video contains major spoilers for the series, so you better be caught up! Related: The Apothecary Diaries TV Anime Inspires Tasty Collab Café Menu and Adorable Goods Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ) directs the anime adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries , and also serves as series composer. Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) acts as assistant-directed at Toho animation Studio and Olm. The series is originally written by Natsu Hyuga, with illustrations by Touko Shino. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama series and describes the story: Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace.
- 3/22/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Shinobu Takayama's fantasy manga series Haigakura posted a second teaser visual featuring its eight main characters today. The site has also confirmed that the anime is set to premiere in Japan in the fall of 2024. Related: Haigakura TV Anime Announces 5 Main Voice Cast Members The main voice cast members include: Ichiyou voiced by Takeo Otsuka (Jinshi in The Apothecary Diaries ) Tenkou voiced by Kaito Ishikawa (Naofumi Iwatani in The Rising of the Shield Hero ) Hakusyurin voiced by Lynn (Miorine Rembran in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ) Ransaiwa voiced by Hiro Shimono (Peter Grill in Peter Grill and the Philosopher's Time ) Sontou voiced by Satoshi Hino (Ainz Ooal Gown in Overlord ) The anime's main staff include: Director: Junichi Yamamoto ( Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion ) Series Composition: Yu Murai ( Zombie Land Saga stage play) Character Design:...
- 3/22/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Cult-classic anime Mononoke revealed a few years back that the series will be continuing with an anime film titled Mononoke the Movie: Karakasa . After a few delays and a lead change , the upcoming anime film got a confirmed release date of July 26, 2024, in Japanese theaters, bringing the Medicine Seller back into the supernatural fray. A short trailer and key visual were also released to promote the release date. Alongside the trailer, more character and their voice actors were announced with their anime setting designs. The Medicine Seller voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya (Koyomi Araragi in the Monogatari series) Asa voiced by Tomoyo Kurosawa (Kumiko Omae in Sound! Euphonium ) Kame voiced by Aoi Yuuki (Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries ) Utayama voiced by Mami Koyama (Big Mom in One Piece ) Related: Mononoke Anime Film Postponed Beyond 2023, Main Lead Cast Member Replaced Mononoke the Movie: Karakasa is directed by Kenji Nakamura, who returns from the series,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
The Apothecary Diaries concludes its run this week, but fans don't have to say goodbye to Maomao just yet! Next month, Natslive Cafe will be teaming up with the series to host a limited run collab café, featuring menu items and goods inspired by all your favorite characters. The key visual for the event—and thus its merch—features newly-drawn Sd art of the lead cast, as seen above. Before you go shopping, though, chow down on soup, entrees, and sweets based on the series: Related: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Focuses on the Loyal Gaoshun in Latest Character Trailer There's also a selection of soft drinks inspired by the cast, including a matcha cream soda for Maomao and a blueberry cream soda for Jinshi: Each item ordered off the collab menu comes with one random trading card or sticker: Diners can also shop for adorable goods, including coasters, pins, and...
- 3/19/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
The official site and social channels for the upcoming trapezium anime film adaptation released a new main trailer today ahead of its May 10 premiere, alongside a new key visual and cast additions. The new trailer features the film's main theme "Nanmonai feat. Hoshimachi Suisei, sakuma." Additional cast members announced include JO1 member Shoya Kimata in the role of Shinji Kudo, and Japanese comedian Teruyoshi Uchimura in the role of Shuichi Itami. Shoya Kimata as Shinji Kudo and Teruyoshi Uchimura as Shuichi Itami Based on the 2018 novel by Kazumi Takayama, Masahiro Shinohara ( Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai episode director) directs the trapezium movie at studio CloverWorks, with a script by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Rio and music by Masaru Yokoyama ( Horimiya ). Sources: Official Site , Comic Natalie...
- 3/18/2024
- by Humberto Saabedra
- Crunchyroll
Studio Colorido, best known for producing A Whisker Away , Pokémon: Twilight Wings and Burn The Witch , announced today that their fourth full-length anime feature, My Oni Girl , will release in Japanese theaters and on Netflix worldwide from May 24, 2024. A teaser trailer and visual were also revealed, along with main cast and staff. As previewed below, the film stars Kensho Ono as Hiiragi Yatsuse and Miyu Tomita as Tsumugi. Teaser Visual Related: A Whisker Away’s Co-Director on Finding Real-Life Locations for the Feline Feature Tomotaka Shibayama ( A Whisker Away ) helms the film as director and co-screenwriter with Yuki Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), alongside these staff members at Studio Colorido: Character Designer: Masafumi Yokota ( Shine on! Bakumatsu Bad Boys ) Assistant Character Designer: Sunao Chikaoka Color Designer: Miho Tanaka Art Director: Kunihiko Inaba CG Director: Tsukasa Saito Director of Photography: Satoshi Machida Editor: Ryota Kinami Music Composer: Nami Kubota ( The Stranger by the Shore...
- 3/15/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
We’re nearing the end of winter and it sure is getting warmer outside. With spring inching closer and closer, let’s take a gander at what you all thought were the best opening themes of the 2024 winter season! After over 1,400 votes, we’ve got a pretty clear answer as one song grabbed a commanding lead in not only the poll, but throughout the greater anime community. While that one song did gain a lot of votes, there were still other themes you all showed love to, so let’s take a look at the best of the best for winter. #5: The Apothecary Diaries - "Ambivalent" by Uru (4 percent/63 votes) Uru’s striking vocals are on full display here as they are the driving force behind the second opening for The Apothecary Diaries . It’s a captivating song that pulls you in when it first begins and while there...
- 3/15/2024
- by Jared Clemons
- Crunchyroll
On April 7 , the Shinkalion kids' robot anime franchise continues with Shinkalion Change the World . The crew is growing as we approach the show's debut, with three new cast members added today. The trio of new characters are part of Erda, the Evolutionary Railway Development Agency, which develops new Shinkalion technology and supports the robots' pilots. Up first is Agano Tsugawa, voiced by Yuji Murai (Scharf in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ). Tsugawa is a researcher who develops new tech for the Shinkalion line. He also knew protagonist Taisei's sister, and continues to push her research forward: Related: Shinkalion Change The World TV Anime New Trailer Reveals Premiere Date, Main Voice Cast Members Up next is Sorachi Iwamizawa, an Erda dispatcher voiced by Hiroshi Watanabe (Natsuki Sakaki in The Idolm@Ster Side M ). Working alongside him as a dispatcher is Miyoshi Ochiai, voiced by Misa Ishii (Ailan in The Apothecary Diaries ). Together,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
The end is night for the winter anime season and for The Apothecary Diaries in particular. With just a couple of episodes left in the series, it's time to take a look back at some of our favorite moments... by which we mean, of course, our favorite scenes between Maomao and Jinshi. A new trailer, cut specifically to lead into the climax of the series, highlights cute, emotional, and otherwise memorable moments between the pair: Related: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Focuses on the Loyal Gaoshun in Latest Character Trailer The Apothecary Diaries , based on the novel series written by Natsu Hyuuga and illustrated by Megumi Matsuda, is directed by Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ), who also serves as series composer, and assistant-directed by Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) at Toho animation Studio and Olm. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama series and describes the story as such: Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father.
- 3/14/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Digital bookstore BookLive's Magademy Award , the Japanese manga industry's first award series to honor characters, returned for its third year to highlight the best of 2023 across six categories: Best Leading Actor, Best Leading Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress and the newly added Best Picture, as decided by fan voting and a professional judging panel that also gave out a Jury Special Award. Nominees were decided via online fan voting that took place between October 5 to October 29, which resulted in a narrowed-down selection to be assessed by a panel of professional judges, with the winners being announced today. The nominees and winners (marked with **) for 2023 are as follows: Best Leading Actor Hiro Tanaka from My Home Afro Tanaka **Rintaro Tsumugi from The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Akito Yamada from My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Yukichi from The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today Yuru from Daemons...
- 3/13/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
In need of a new manga to read? If you’re like me, the answer is “yes,” even if you have a hefty pile of manga waiting to be read. That’s okay! There’s always room for more manga, manhwa and whatever else strikes your literary fancy. Related: New Manga to Read for February 2024 Because there’s so many books to choose from, we’ve put together a couple of picks to fill your shelves for March. From new manga volumes of current anime darlings like The Apothecary Diaries to wacky Bl isekai titles (you’ll see when we get there), here are a few picks available at the Crunchyroll Store ! Adults' Picture Book New Edition, Volume 1 Manga | Yen Press | Release date: 3/19/2024 Synopsis: Erotic manga author Kudou's friend Haruki passes away, leaving behind his young daughter Kiki and a note bequeathing her to Kudou. Strange as the situation is,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Briana Lawrence
- Crunchyroll
After Jinshi was spotlighted last week, today it was his loyal attendant Gaoshun turn to get the character trailer treatment looking back at his story in The Apothecary Diaries TV anime so far and how he’s helped Maomao navigate the intricacies of being a servant in the palace. Related: Jinshi Sparkles in The Apothecary Diaries Anime Trailer Looking at the Story So Far The Apothecary Diaries , based on the novel series written by Natsu Hyuuga and illustrated by Megumi Matsuda, is directed by Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ), who also serves as series composer, and assistant-directed by Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) at Toho animation Studio and Olm. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama series and describes the story as such: Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant...
- 3/7/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Hello, everyone! Crunchyroll-Hime here, and today I have a very special guest. She's currently on her world tour , Ado The First World Tour "Wish." Her debut single "Usseewa" reached Number 1 on Billboard Japan Hot 100. She lent her vocals to One Piece Film: Red , singing as Uta. She also sang the Spy x Family Season 2 opening theme. And on top of all of that, she streams to a million fans around the world. Today's guest is the one and only... Ado! Note: The following interview transcript has been edited for length and clarity. What Anime Does Ado Want to Experience All Over Again? What was your first anime? Ado: My first anime? You mean the first anime I ever watched in my life? Hime: Yes. It's a tough question, isn't it? Ado: Well, I'm not sure. I've seen a lot of shows. But my first anime... the first anime...
- 3/6/2024
- by Crunchyroll-Hime
- Crunchyroll
A few days ago gave us a special video looking at The Apothecary Diaries ’ Maomao for Japan’s Cat Day, now for the leap year day, it’s Jinshi’s turn in the spotlight and shine in a brand new trailer for the currently airing series that looks back at the story so far – with scenes that feature the popular eunuch. Related: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Releases Special "Cat Day" Video Packed with Maomao's Cuteness The Apothecary Diaries , based on the novel series written by Natsu Hyuuga and illustrated by Megumi Matsuda, is directed by Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ), who also serves as series composer, and assistant-directed by Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) at Toho animation Studio and Olm. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama series and describes the story as such: Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly...
- 2/29/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
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