Last month, it was announced that the Line manga Marui Shoujo to Zannen na Kareshi would be adapted into a "light anime." Today, we get a new look at the upcoming series with the release of a new trailer and key visual. The trailer features voiced by Sora Tokui as Mariko Hosoi and Atsushi Tamaru as her new significant other, Nagi Kirigaya. Check it out: Related: Line Manga Marui Kanojo to Zannen na Kareshi Announces Anime Adaptation A new key visual has also been released: News about the show's theme songs has also been released. South Korean singer KyoungSeo will perform the show's opening theme, titled "Unmei-sen de Dakishimete." Voice actor and singer Ayaka Ohashi will sing the show's ending theme, "Oishii Serenade." The upcoming production will be one of many new "light anime" produced as a joint venture between Dai Nippon Printing and Imagika Foss: limited-animation productions using web manga elements.
- 5/15/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
T.M. Opera O hits the track in the latest Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era character trailer! Check out her power and speed in the latest glimpse at the upcoming film. Sora Tokui returns to voice the character: Related: Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era Anime Film Releases Main Trailers Featuring Theme Song Related: Umamusume: Pretty Derby Road To The Top Gets Compilation Film in May 2024 Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era is set to open in Japan on May 24, 2024. Ken Yamamoto directs and provides character designs and chief animation direction for the film at animation studio CygamesPictures. Tetsuya Kobari provides scenario direction and series composition, while Kiyoko Yoshimura provides the script. The film's official website describes its story: Jungle Pocket, a.k.a. Pokke, is a Umamusume girl who has been running free in freestyle races, aiming to be the strongest. On a whim,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Grendizer U , the new version of Go Nagai's classic giant robot series, has just released a new trailer packed with moments that will get any mecha fan's blood pumping. Set to the show's opening theme, "Kaishin no Ichigeki" by Glay, the new trailer features battles both on Earth and in space, as well as familiar sights like Mazinger Z rising from its launch pad: Related: Grendizer U Anime Reboot Unveils Four Updated Mechanical Designs Along with this new trailer come four new cast members, all playing staff members at the Photon Lab: Hayashi voiced by Shinya Takahashi (Kouki Mimura in Assassination Classroom ) Yamada voiced by Riho Sugiyama (Yoko Araki in Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture ) Saeki voiced by Hinonori Kondo (Clamp in Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin ) Oi voiced by Sora Tokui (Nico Yazawa in Love Live! School Idol Project ) Related: Grendizer U Anime Reboot Recruits New Cast and Crew,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Rom-com web manga Marui Kanojo to Zannen na Kareshi has announced a "light anime" adaptation coming this summer. The manga, written by Izumi Hayama and illustrated by Yachiyo Okamura, has already received more than 80 million views on its website, Una Toon Studio . The series follows the romance between Mariko Hosoi (voiced by Sora Tokui) and Nagi (played by Atsushi Tamaru). Mariko, who has no experience with romance, attends a group date and finds herself asked by the handsome Nagi. How will she deal with her new-found popularity? The announcement comes with a brief trailer: Related: Ninja to Koroshiya no Futarigurashi Anime Adaptation Announced The upcoming production will be one of many new "light anime" produced as a joint venture between Dai Nippon Printing and Imagika Foss: limited-animation productions using web manga elements. The series is scheduled to debut in June, with more cast and crew announcements forthcoming. Source: Comic Natalie...
- 4/25/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Last month, we got our first taste of Himitsu no AiPri , the next installment in Takara Tomy's Pretty Series . Today, there's lots more news on deck: tons of new characters and voice actors, theme song info and an April 7 premiere date! First up, the rush of new characters. The whole student council is in play: Sakura Ichijoji: The student body president, voiced by Yuriko Hibi (first major role) Tamaki Nikaido: The student body vice-president, voiced by Anna Suzuki (Lemon Kokoa in Waccha PriMagi! ) Airi Mitsuba: The student body treasurer, voiced by Sora Tokui (Nico Yazawa in Love Live! School Idol Project ) Rinrin Shinomiya: The student body secretary, voiced by Misaki Watada (Meisho Doto in Umamusume: Pretty Derby ) Related: Pretty Series' Latest Installment Himitsu no AiPri Set to Premiere in April 2024 Also joining the cast are: Chi Mamiya: A confident first-year at Paradise Academy, voiced by Yo Taichi (Suphia in That...
- 2/21/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
The official website of the ‘AniLoca Fes in Shiga’ project announced the cancellation of the event that was scheduled to take place on Dec 22, 2023, in Shiga Prefecture, due to receiving threatening mails that posed an imminent danger to attendees, performers, and staff.
Takahiro Yamada, event organizer and Japanese composer, known for providing theme songs for Dororo and The Tatami Galaxy, expressed his heartfelt apology to fans, stating, “No matter how many times we thought about it, we couldn’t come up with a way to hold the festival while ensuring everyone’s safety.”
The threats received outlined disturbing and detailed plans, including violence at a nearby station, arson within the venue, and harm to specific performer associated with Aniloca. The gravity of the situation escalated further as the criminal responsible opened a blog to recruit and incite accomplices.
He also revealed that the decision to cancel the event was taken...
Takahiro Yamada, event organizer and Japanese composer, known for providing theme songs for Dororo and The Tatami Galaxy, expressed his heartfelt apology to fans, stating, “No matter how many times we thought about it, we couldn’t come up with a way to hold the festival while ensuring everyone’s safety.”
The threats received outlined disturbing and detailed plans, including violence at a nearby station, arson within the venue, and harm to specific performer associated with Aniloca. The gravity of the situation escalated further as the criminal responsible opened a blog to recruit and incite accomplices.
He also revealed that the decision to cancel the event was taken...
- 12/13/2023
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
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