The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses is returning this summer with a second season with a release date of July 4 in Japan, following an official announcement on the series' accounts . A new trailer and visuals were also released, showcasing the new cast members for the upcoming anime season. Mao Takasaki voiced by Rie Takahashi (Megumin in Konosuba -God's blessing on this wonderful world! ) Mao Takasaki character visual Ririka Chiyoda voiced by Ayana Taketatsu (Kei Karuizawa in Classroom of the Elite ) Ririka Chiyoda character visual Moemi Souya voiced by Reina Ueda (Lemon Irvine in Mashle: Magic And Muscles ) Moemi Souya character visual Hekiru Yoshino voiced by Kana Hanazawa ( Hotaru Hinase in A Condition Called Love ) Hekiru Yoshino character visual Azumi Valentina voiced by Yu Serizawa (Nozomi Kitahara in Mf Ghost ) Azumi Valentina character visual The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season 2 key visual Related: The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season...
- 5/14/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
In a recent interview with Febri, director Keiichi Sato shed some insights into the creative process behind the currently airing Go! Go! Loser Ranger! anime adaptation.
During the interview Keiichi revealed that he drew inspiration from the American satirical superhero series ‘The Boys‘ when it came to adapting Negi Haruba’s Go! Go! Loser Ranger! manga into an anime, as he desired to capture the dark and complex world of anti-heroes.
Image source: Febri
He highlighted the prevalence of anti-hero themes in both domestic and international media landscapes, citing The Boys as a prominent example. He noted that Go! Go! Loser Ranger! with its premise of a protagonist from the villain side challenging a justice hero with hidden darkness, resonates with the themes explored in The Boys.
This combined with the manga’s surprising plot twists, convinced Sato to infuse the tone of the series for the anime.
“There are...
During the interview Keiichi revealed that he drew inspiration from the American satirical superhero series ‘The Boys‘ when it came to adapting Negi Haruba’s Go! Go! Loser Ranger! manga into an anime, as he desired to capture the dark and complex world of anti-heroes.
Image source: Febri
He highlighted the prevalence of anti-hero themes in both domestic and international media landscapes, citing The Boys as a prominent example. He noted that Go! Go! Loser Ranger! with its premise of a protagonist from the villain side challenging a justice hero with hidden darkness, resonates with the themes explored in The Boys.
This combined with the manga’s surprising plot twists, convinced Sato to infuse the tone of the series for the anime.
“There are...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Following the broadcast of its fourth episode in Japan and ahead of the series' Pylon Exam arc, the official website and accounts for the Go! Go! Loser Ranger! anime released a third trailer that highlights new characters, the story so far and the ending theme song, "Seikai wa Iranai" by Nanawo Akari. Related: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Anime Releases Creditless Opening Theme Video Based on the manga by Negi Haruba, Go! Go! Loser Ranger! is directed by Keiichi Sato ( Tiger & Bunny ) at studio Yostar Pictures, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi ( Under Ninja ), character designs by Kahoko Koseki and music by Yoshihiro Ike ( Akiba Maid War ). Disney+ is streaming the series and describes the story: What if the 13-year-long battle for survival that had been ongoing between the monsters and the Ranger Force was actually a farce all along? With their old hideout and bosses wiped out, the surviving Dusters...
- 4/28/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Doing both the song and series justice with its eclectic visuals, a creditless version of Go! Go! Loser Ranger! 's opening theme sequence featuring "Jikai Yokoku" ("Next Time Preview") by Tatsuya Kitani ( Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Op) is now available to watch below. Related: Wind Breaker Anime Releases Creditless Opening Theme Video Based on the manga by Negi Haruba, Go! Go! Loser Ranger! is directed by Keiichi Sato ( Tiger & Bunny ) at studio Yostar Pictures, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi ( Under Ninja ), character designs by Kahoko Koseki and music by Yoshihiro Ike ( Akiba Maid War ). Disney+ is streaming the series and describes the story: What if the 13-year-long battle for survival that had been ongoing between the monsters and the Ranger Force was actually a farce all along? With their old hideout and bosses wiped out, the surviving Dusters make a secret agreement with the Ranger Force to engage in the...
- 4/16/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Ganbatte Ikimasshoi (“Give It All”), an upcoming 3Dcg theatrical anime film based on the award-winning 1996 novel by Yoshiko Shikimura, has published a new “special navigation” trailer narrated by movie commentator LiLiCo. The film hits theaters in Japan on October 25, 2024. The original Ganbatte Ikimasshoi novel is published in Japan by Gentosha under their Gentosha Bunko imprint. Yuhei Sakuragi directs the film at Studi Moe and Reirs. Yuhei Sakuragi and Keiichiro Ochi and provide the script, while Asako Nishida provides the character designs. Ganbatte Ikimasshoi has previously been adapted into a live-action film in 1998 and a live-action TV drama in 2005. Ganbatte Ikimasshoi key visual Related: Award-Winning Novel Ganbatte Ikimasshoi Inspires 3Dcg Anime Film Premiering in October Set in Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture, the story of Ganbatte Ikimasshoi follows the trials and tribulations of five girls who come together as members of their high school's competitive rowing team. Source: Comic Natalie...
- 4/11/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
As we head into the Spring 2024 anime season, streaming service Hidive today announced that an English dub of Fall 2023's The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess anime series will release weekly on the platform from April 15. The first two episodes will premiere at Anime Boston on March 29. Initial cast members and main crew members were also announced, as follows: English Voice Cast Komari voiced by Brittney Karbowski Villhaze voiced by Donna Bella Litton Armand voiced by Brandon Hearnsberger Bellius voiced by Andrew Love Bucephalus voiced by Cyrus Rodas Caostel voiced by Scott Gibbs Karen voiced by Kira Vincent Davis Melca voiced by Annie Wild Mellaconcey voiced by Greg Ayres Millicent voiced by Natalie Rial Yohann voiced by Jack Stansbury Additional Voices: Andrew Love, Annie Wild, BRandon Hearnsberger, Courtland Johnson, Cyrus Rodas, John Gremillion, John Hallmark, Josh Swasey, Kyle Colby Jones English Crew Adr Director: John Swasey Adr Script: Kalin...
- 3/26/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! , an upcoming TV anime based on the shonen action manga by Negi Haruba, has revealed its ending theme performer, with Japanese singer Nanawo Akari being selected to perform her song "seikai wa ira nai". A preview of the song was shown to cast members in attendance during AnimeJapan 2024 on Sunday. As previously reported, Tatsuya Kitani performs the opening theme song for the series, which is entitled “Jikaiyokoku”. Go! Go! Loser Ranger! begins broadcasting in Japan on April 7, 2024, and it will also stream on Disney+. The original Go! Go! Loser Ranger! manga by Negi Haruba is published in Japan by Kodansha in Weekly Shonen Magazine, and an English language version is also available from Kodansha USA. Keiichi Sato directs the TV anime at animation studio Yostar Pictures, while Keiichiro Ochi provides the series composition and Kahoko Koseki provides the character designs. Kodansha USA describes Go! Go! Loser Ranger!
- 3/24/2024
- by Humberto Saabedra
- Crunchyroll
This October, Yoshiko Shimamura's novel Ganbatte Ikimasshoi will be adapted into a theatrical anime film. Today, we get our first look at the youth rowing club saga, as well as the actors behind its five main cast members. Check out the poster for the film: Related: Trapezium Anime Film Releases Main Trailer with Key Visual, Cast Announcements The main cast, from left to right, consists of: Miyoko Hyoudou: Akari Kito (Nezuko in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Riina Takahashi: Rie Takahashi (Megumin in Konosuba ) Eiko Murakami: Sora Amamiya (Aqua in Konosuba ) Hime Saeki: Miku Ito (Miku Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets ) Mayumi Inomoto: Ikumi Hasegawa (Ikuyo Kita in Bocchi The Rock! ) Hear them in action in the film's first trailer: Related: Mari Okada's Maboroshi Anime Film Wins Niigata International Animated Film Festival's Kabuku Award Yuhei Sakuragi ( Ingress the Animation ) directs Ganbatte Ikimasshoi , which is being animated at Studio Moe and Reirs.
- 3/21/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
As we delightfully enter cherry blossom season, the official Twitter account for romance anime The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten released a brand-new visual themed around 'hanami' ('flower viewing'), depicting Amane and Mahiru all dressed up for the occasion. 'Hanami' Visual Related: The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Anime Descends From Heaven Again in Second Season Based on the light novels by Saeki-san and Hanekoto, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten is directed by Lihua Wang at studio project No.9, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi ( The Quintessential Quintuplets ) and character designs by Takayuki Noguchi. Crunchyroll streamed the first season as it aired from January 2023, describing it as such: To thank him for his kind gesture, Mahiru cooks and cleans for her untidy neighbor Amane. But what was just a generous show of gratitude turns into more as they grow closer. This is the story of a...
- 3/12/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Seiyu Radio no Ura Omote (“Both Sides of Voice Actor Radio”), an upcoming TV anime based on the series of voice actor-themed light novels, has revealed a new trailer and two new cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on April 10, 2024. The new cast members include: Otome Sakuranamiki voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa (Übel in Freiren: Beyond Journey's End ) Otome Sakuranamki and Ikumi Hasegawa Mikuru Yubisaki voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin Shima in Laid-Back Camp ) Mikuru Yubisaki and Nao Toyama The original Seiyu Radio no Ura Omote light novels are written by Ko Nigatsu, illustrated by Saba Mizore, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. Hideki Tachibana directs the TV anime adaptation at animation studio Connect. Keiichiro Ochi provides the character designs and serves as chief animation director, and Keichi Hirokawa and Kuniyuki Takahashi of Monaca provide the music. Seiyu Radio no Ura...
- 3/8/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Seiyu Radio no Ura Omote (“Both Sides of Voice Actor Radio”), an upcoming TV anime based on the series of voice actor-themed light novels, has published a new key visual (below) and revealed more information about its Japanese broadcast. The series will premiere on Tokyo Mx and At-x on April 10, 2024, with an additional broadcast to follow on Bs Ntv on April 14, 2024. Seiyu Radio no Ura Omote key visual The original Seiyu Radio no Ura Omote light novels are written by Ko Nigatsu, illustrated by Saba Mizore, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. Hideki Tachibana directs the TV anime adaptation at animation studio Connect. Keiichiro Ochi provides the character designs and serves as chief animation director, and Keichi Hirokawa and Kuniyuki Takahashi of Monaca provide the music. Related: Seiyu Radio no Ura Omote Anime Announces April 2024 Premiere, Opening Theme Artist The story of Seiyu...
- 3/4/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! , an upcoming TV anime based on the shonen action manga, has revealed a new trailer, a new key visual (below), new broadcast details, and the official opening theme song performer for the series. Go! Go! Loser Ranger! begins broadcasting in Japan on April 7, 2024, and it will also stream on Disney+. Tatsuya Kitani performs the opening theme song for the series, which is entitled “Jikaiyokoku” (“Next Episode Preview”). The original Go! Go! Loser Ranger! manga by Negi Haruba is published in Japan by Kodansha in Weekly Shonen Magazine , and an English language version is also available from Kodansha USA. Keiichi Sato directs the TV anime at animation studio Yostar Pictures, while Keiichiro Ochi provides the series composition and Kahoko Koseki provides the character designs. Go! Go! Loser Ranger! key visual Related: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Anime Reveals 5 More Cadet Cast Members Kodansha USA describes Go! Go! Loser Ranger!
- 2/19/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses anime previously announced plans to return with a second season sometime this year, and now a premiere month has been confirmed. As announced via the official social accounts, The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses season 2 is set to debut in July 2024. A teaser visual and trailer were revealed along with the news. The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season 2 Teaser Pv The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season 2 Teaser Visual Related: The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season 2 Anime Set for 2024 Based on the manga by Kouji Seo, The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses is directed by Satoshi Kuwabara ( The Quintessential Quintuplets ) at studio Tezuka Productions, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi ( Adachi and Shimamura ), character designs by Masatsune Noguchi and music by Miki Sakurai and Shu Kanematsu ( Castle Town Dandelion ). Kodansha USA publishes the manga's official English version, and Crunchyroll streams the anime,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
We've reached the final stage of Go! Go! Loser Ranger! announcing new cast members for three straight weeks . Five fresh additions to the Dragon Keeper cadets were revealed today, including a girl with odd eyes, a playboy, a lunk, a timid tinkerer and an enemy in disguise, as follows: Angel Usukubo voiced by Shiori Mikami Yamato Kusuru voiced by Ryota Osaka Tsukasa Shippo voiced by Masanori Shimizu Ranmaru Koguma voiced by Yukihiro Nozuyama Fighter Xx voiced by Hina Yomiya Related: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Anime Announces 5 Additional Voice Cast Members for Ranger Cadets Based on the manga by Negi Haruba ( The Quintessential Quintuplets ), Go! Go! Loser Ranger! is being directed by Keiichi Sato ( Tiger & Bunny ) at studio Yostar Pictures, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi ( Under Ninja ) and character designs by Kahoko Koseki. The anime will premiere at a special event on March 3 before being broadcast sometime in 2024 . Kodansha USA,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
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