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An official website and X (formerly Twitter) account opened today revealed that a TV anime adaptation of Kyosuke Nishiki's Vampire-chan Can't Suck Properly ( Chanto Suenai Kyuketsuki-chan ) comedy manga is in the works for a planned 2025 release. A teaser visual and commemorative illustration (above) were unveiled, along with main cast and staff. Vampire-chan Can't Suck Properly Teaser Visual Vampire-chan Can't Suck Properly 's main cast is as follows: Luna Ishikawa voiced by Minami Tanaka (Lily in Zombie Land Saga ) Tatsuta Otori voiced by Kensho Ono (Yuri in Spy x Family ) Luna Ishikawa Luna Ishikawa Tatsuta Otori Related: Call of the Night Anime Season 2 Officially Announced Based on the manga by Kyosuke Nishiki, Sayaka Yamai ( Life With an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated Into a Total Fantasy Knockout ) directs Vampire-chan Can't Suck Properly at studio feel., with series composition by Yuniko Ayana ( The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies...

More than three years on from its initial announcement , it was revealed today that the upcoming Zombie Land Saga anime film, subtitled Yumeginga Paradise and produced by studio Mappa, will hit Japanese theaters sometime this year. A 'Kick-Off' trailer and visual were also unveiled, with the latter featuring the tagline, "Everyone, we're back!" Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Kick-Off Trailer Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Kick-Off Visual Related: Why Zombie Land Saga is Taking Over the World The first season of Zombie Land Saga , which debuted in October 2018, was directed by Munehisa Sakai ( Dance Dance Danseur ) at studio Mappa, with series composition by Shigeru Murakoshi ( Kakegurui Twin ), character designs by Kasumi Fukagawa ( IDOLiSH7 ) and music by Yasuharu Takanashi ( Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- ). A second season subtitled "Revenge" followed in April 2021. Core cast members include Kaede Hondo, Asami Tano, Risa Taneda, Maki Kawase, Kotono Mitsuishi, Rika Kinugawa, Minami Tanaka and Mamoru Miyano.

Tadashi Kubou's isekai fantasy light novel series The Water Magician (known as Mizuzokusei no Mahoutsukai in Japan) will receive a TV anime adaptation scheduled to premiere in July 2025. The anime's official website and X (formerly Twitter) opened today, revealing a first trailer and a teaser visual. The Water Magician Anime 1st Trailer Teaser Visual Ayumu Murase (Shoyo Hinata in Haikyu!! ) is cast as the protagonist Ryo, alongside Kazuki Ura (Yoichi Isagi in Blue Lock ) as Abel and Kaede Hondo (Sakura Minamoto in Zombie Land Saga ) as Sera. Hideyuki Satake ( Delicious in Dungeon assistant director) serves as director, alongside series composition writer Jun Kumagai ( Hamatora ) and character designer Haruka Otsuzumi ( Love Live! Superstar!! episode animation director). Typhoon Graphics and Wonderland will both work on the anime production. The original novel author Tadashi Kubou posted the following message: Congratulations on the anime adaptation! Thank you very much! I also want to congratulate...

Anime fans worldwide are shaking with excitement for the upcoming releases that will arrive in 2025. This upcoming year promises to be one of the best so far regarding iconic series, as its roster has already introduced many shows that viewers cannot wait to enjoy. Among these long-awaited projects, one will be of interest to fans of the beloved Power Rangers franchise.

The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World is an Isekai anime that will blend the fantastical elements of this genre with the best of the Power Rangers saga. This show, which will begin airing in January 2025, has everything it needs to become an instant classic, as proven by the amazing trailer released on social media to announce the anime.

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"Sukicchan! Karachu," the first new song from the Zombie Land Saga anime franchise in almost two years, is now available on digital platforms for streaming and download, and the song's music video that features the members of Franchouchou dancing at famous places in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, has also been streamed on the city's official YouTube channel . "Sukicchan! Karachu!" performed by the in-show idol group Franchouchou is a collaborative song produced at the request of Karatsu City. The lyrics use famous places in the city such as Kagamiyama and Karatsu Castle, as well as the city's well-known foods such as Yobuko Squid and Karatsu Q Mackerel. In the music video, which blends real scenery with animation, the members dance with Yobuko squid, Kagamiyama, Karatsu Castle, and other famous Karatsu city products and landmarks that also appear in the lyrics in the background. "Sukicchan! Karachu" Music Video Digital single jacket Related:...

A new fantasy hero is getting his own anime series next spring—but he has no idea how skilled he is! Today, it was announced that the light novel The Unaware Atelier Master will be getting an anime adaptation. A teaser trailer released along with the announcement introduces the main cast: Related: Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata Anime Broadcasts in January 2025 Three cast members have been announced so far: Kurt: Mikako Komatsu (Maki Zenin in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Yulicia: Asami Seto (Mina Ashiro in Kaiju No. 8 ) Lieselotte: Minami Tanaka (Lily Hoshikawa in Zombie Land Saga ) Kurt Yulicia Lieselotte A teaser visual has also been released, as well as celebratory artwork by both light novel illustrator Zounoze and manga artist Naharu Furukawa. Art by Zounoze Art by Naharu Furukawa Related: I've Been Killing Slimes For 300 Years And Maxed Out My Level Season 2 Anime Gets Devilish with Pecora Character Trailer Hisashi Ishii...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin – a 2020 action RPG developed by Edelweiss for the Nintendo Switch, Playstation4, and PC – has released a main trailer featuring the opening theme song "Harebare!" (Bright and Clear) performed by two-member musical unit Ikimonogakari . It is also announced that the P.A.Woks-animated adaptation is set to premiere on the TV Tokyo Network on July 6, 2024. Masayuki Yoshiwara ( The Eccentric Family ) serves as director along with series composition writer Jukki Hanada ( Love Live! ), and six-member Japanese girl vocal group Little Glee Monster provides the ending theme "Origami." "Harebare! was newly written and composed by the unit's guitarist/pianist, Yoshiki Mizuno. The units says, "'Stronger, weaker, live through it.' The song is based on the image of a strong and vigorous life, with strength and weakness combined, just like ears of rice swaying in the wind under a clear sky.

Rudeus and the rest of the cast are almost back for more Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ! The second part of season 2 officially releases on April 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Pt , so there's no better time than right now to see what it's all about. Dive into our guide below to know the release date and exact time, how to watch, the voice cast and staff, trailers, anime visuals and more! Watch Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation on Crunchyroll! In This Guide Release Date and Exact Time Characters and Voice Cast Anime Staff Official Trailers Anime Art & Key Visuals Anime Synopsis Additional Information When Does Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2 Come Out? The official release date and exact time for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Cour 2 is April 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Pt . Where can I watch? On Crunchyroll Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East,...

Despite all the criticism directed towards the series’ fanservice and the subsequently worsening animation of the anime, Nakaba Suzuki’s The Seven Deadly Sins is a well-known manga title with a solid fanbase. The series does offer some interesting shonen moments and fans of the series have managed to filter out the not-so-good aspects in order to see the true essence of the story. The manga received a sequel in the form of the Four Knights of the Apocalypse manga, which follows a new generation of heroes while revealing what happens to the old ones.

The sequel manga is still ongoing, with 15 volumes as of the time of writing; the manga premiered in 2021. An anime adaptation premiered on October 8, 2023, and ended its first season with 22 episodes. First season, you say?! Yes, you’ve read that correctly – the Four Knights of the Apocalypse anime series has been renewed for a second...

Studio Mappa, which has brought us such hits as Terror in Resonance, Yuri!!! on Ice, In This Corner of the World, Kakegurui, Banana Fish, Zombie Land Saga, Dorohedoro, The God of High School, Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan: The Final Season, Vinland Saga Season 2, Chainsaw Man, and Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku, has announced a completely new, original anime series titled Zenshu, which is going to be released at an undisclosed date in the future.

Mappa has decided to tackle the rom-com genre but from a meta-perspective: namely, the main character, Natsuko Hirose, is a genius anime creator, but she now has to tackle a project that will prove to be a challenge for her. Namely, she has to create a rom-com anime herself, but the problem is that she herself has never been in love before, which makes her job all the more difficult. The first poster for the film was also released,...

Shinkalion Change the World has gathered three musical acts for its ending themes, but the music doesn't stop there—they'll be uniting with the upcoming series's opening theme performers for a new, train-centric music project! It appears that the series, which debuts in Japan on April 7 , is lining up several ending themes in advance. The show's theme songs will be released under the banner of UTA-rail♪ Project: a group of four artists and bands creating new songs inspired by actual Shinkansen trains. As previously announced , the opening theme will be performed by GRe4N Boyz (who recently announced their name change from GReeeeN). The four-person group, which formed in 2002, wrote "Senkou Hayabusa" based on the iconic Hayabusa train. Rounding out UTA-rail♪ Project are up-and-coming singer-songwriter meiyo, legendary rock group The Alfee, and pop star graduate Sayaka Yamamoto. Related: Shinkalion Change The World Anime New Trailer Reveals Premiere Date, Opening Theme meiyo,...

Announced back in November 2023, the I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I’m the Strongest? I’m Not Even an Adventurer Yet! anime series has finally released a bunch of new information, as well as confirmed a July 2024 premiere. Written by Nabeshiki and illustrated by Kawaguchi, I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I’m the Strongest? I’m Not Even an Adventurer Yet! is a fantasy adventure light novel series that has been ongoing since 2020, with seven volumes available as of the time of writing; the original novel debuted in 2019.

An anime adaptation by studio Olm was announced back in November 2023, but it wasn’t until March 2024 that we received the first batch of relevant information about the upcoming adaptation. I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I’m the Strongest? I’m Not Even an Adventurer Yet! will be directed by Dai Fukuyama (Dark Gathering storyboard episode 1), with Shigeru Murakoshi (Ninja Kamui,...

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,...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Ichi Ichikawa's boys love manga series Tadaima, Okaeri , posted a 95-second second main trailer and third key visual. The new trailer features the anime's ending theme song, "Tsunagiai" ( Connecting each other ), performed by singer-songwriter Takayoshi Tanimoto, who made his professional singer debit with an insert song for Digimon Tamers in 2001. "While I have been in charge of theme songs and insert songs for various series, this was another challenge to a new world," said Tanimoto. "'Tsunagiai' was completed by carefully recording each word as if we were weaving them together, while respecting the world view of the work. I hope that many people will get to know and love 'Tsunagiai' through 'Tadaima, Okaeri'!" The third key visual features Tomohiro Matsuo's twin brothers, Yuto and Shuto, surrounding the father and son of Aoto and Michiru Mochizuki, Additionally, four addition la cast...

The official website for Shinkalion Change The World , the latest anime in the robot-train-transforming Shinkalion series, released a second main trailer today to announce its Japanese premiere date of April 7, 2024. The clip also introduces the anime's opening theme song, "Senkou Hayabusa," performed by a four-member Japanese vocal group GReeeeN for the first time. The group was formed by four active dentists in 2002, and recently provided theme songs for Kaina of the Great Snow Sea (2023) and The Gene of AI (2023). Related: Shinkalion Change The World Anime Premiere Episode's First Six Minutes Previewed Key visual The main voice cast includes: Taisei Ohnari voiced by Hiiro Ishibashi (Akatsuki Red in Mr. Villain's Day Off ) Folden Akane voiced by Kensho Ono (Tetsuya Kuroko in Kuroko's Basketball ) Ryota Kuzuryu voiced by Shinba Tsuchiya (Shotaro Futaba in Backflip! ) Vina voiced by Hana Tamegai (Risa Matoba in The Idolm@Ster Cinderella Girls U149 ) Mai Oume voiced by...

NBCUniversal's official anime/music channel has posted a new Cm for the upcoming TV anime Mission: Yozakura Family to announce its Japanese premiere date of April 7, 2024. The anime adaptation of Hitsuji Gondaira's romantic comedy mange is directed by Mirai Minato at Silver Link. One week prior to the TV premiere, a Japanese premiere screening event for the anime's first three episodes is scheduled to be held at the Toho Cinemas Ikebukuro theater in Tokyo on March 30, 2024. The event will feature the eight main voice cast members, and they will also join the Sakura Carpet event to be held at the Ikebukuro Park before the premiere event, which will include their Sakura Carpet runway and talk show. Main Voice Cast: Taiyo Asano: Reiji Kawashima (Fushi in To Your Eternity ) Mutsumi Yozakura: Kaede Hondo (Sakura Minamoto in Zombie Land Saga ) Kyoichiro Yozakura: Katsuyuki Konishi (Kamina in Gurren Lagann ) Futaba...

Ahead of the premiere in April 2024, the official YouTube channel for the train transforming robot anime franchise Shinkalion has started streaming the first six-minute footage from the first episode of its forthcoming new TV series, Shinkalion Change The World . The clip will be available online until April 7. Director Kenichiro Komaya ( Kizuna no Allele ) said, "I have learned a lot about railroads since becoming involved in this anime, and I have realized once again that trains, which we usually ride on without thinking, run safely because they are supported by many people. I believe that a good work of animation is made possible by the support of many wonderful staff members, so I do my best to bring the efforts and thoughts of those involved to life in this series. We hope that the people who watch this anime enjoy it and that it can be of support to someone, even if only a little.

The official website for Shinkalion Change The World , the forthcoming third TV series from the train transforming robot anime franchise Shinkalion, has released an 80-second main trailer revealing its April 2024 premiere date and seven main voice cast members. Main Voice Cast Members: Taisei Ohnari: Hiiro Ishibashi (Akatsuki Red in Mr. Villain's Day Off ) Folden Akane: Kensho Ono (Tetsuya Kuroko in Kuroko's Basketball ) Ryota Kuzuryu: Shinba Tsuchiya (Shotaro Futaba in Backflip! ) Vina: Hana Tamegai (Risa Matoba in The Idolm@Ster Cinderella Girls U149 ) Mai Oume: Kaede Hondo (Sakura Minamoto in Zombie Land Saga ) Kadomichi Takanawa: Chikahiro Kobayashi (Saichi Sugimoto in Golden Kamuy ) Ina Ohnari: Eri Kitamura (Sayaka Miki in Puella Magi Madoka Magica ) Main visual Robot introduction trailer Robot main visual Main Staff: Director: Kenichiro Komaya ( Kizuna no Allele ) Series Composition: Eiji Umehara Sub-series Composition: Daisuke Ishibashi Character Design: Shiori Asaka, Niina Morita Mechanical Design: Akira Kirishiki Sound Director: Masafumi Mima...

Chinese animation Dragon Raja -The Blazing Dawn- is about to make its way to TV in Japan, and the main cast has been revealed along with a teaser trailer and visual. Based on the series of fantasy novel by Jiang Nan—which have been adapted into video games, manhua and the donghua in question—the Japanese version is currently locked in for an April 2024 broadcast. Dragon Raja -The Blazing Dawn- Teaser Trailer Related: Donghua to Watch on Crunchyroll From Heaven Official’s Blessing to Link Click Dragon Raja -The Blazing Dawn- Visual Japanese cast includes: Lu Mingfei voiced by Daiki Yamashita (Izuku Midoriya in My Hero Academia ): Nono voiced by Kaede Hondo (Sakura Minamoto in Zombie Land Saga ): Lu Mingze voiced by Ayumu Murase (Ginro in Dr. Stone ): The Blazing Dawn is the first story arc of the Dragon Raja novel series, and finds Lu Mingfei—an...

Cygames Pictures successfully disguised the true identity of Bang Brave Bang Bravern through intentionally misleading trailers, surprising audiences with its Super Robot genre twist. Masaomi Obari's involvement in Bravern, known for his heroic robot battles, hinted at something more than the initial military-focused materials suggested. By combining genres and using self-awareness, Bravern distinguishes itself in the Super Robot genre, landing better than a straightforward approach would have.

Cygames Pictures' new mecha anime, Bang Brave Bang Bravern, fooled plenty of audiences with its last-minute reveal that it is a Super Robot show. This was thanks to its intentionally misleading trailers and pre-release materials, which presented the show as a standard war story. While the change is shocking, it ultimately is to Bravern's benefit, as it distinguishes itself with its bombastic resurrection of this mecha sub-genre.

Masaomi Obari, who is directing Bravern, is associated more with heroic, super-powered robots battling straightforward villains.

The Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- anime —which adapts the light novels by Kei Azumi and Mitsuaki Matsumoto—is officially back! The first episode of Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 premieres today on Crunchyroll, and we have a wealth of information to transport you to another world all over again. Read on for everything you can expect from the new season, including an absolute avalanche of anime characters, cast, trailers, synopsis, key staff and more. Watch Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 on Crunchyroll! In This Guide Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Release Date: Where Can I Watch? Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Characters and Cast Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Staff Watch Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Official Trailers Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Art & Key Visuals Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Anime Synopsis Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Additional Information Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Release Date: When Can I Watch? Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy-...

Urban fantasy anime mix magic and fantastical creatures into modern settings, creating a broad and versatile genre that doesn't necessarily take place in a city. Protagonists in urban fantasy anime often stumble into hidden worlds or work mundane jobs that are larger-than-life for audiences. Urban fantasy anime like Blue Exorcist, Baccano!, and Zombie Land Saga explore worlds of demons and exorcists, chaotic adventures, and zombie idol groups, respectively.

The best urban fantasy anime make the most of the increasingly popular genre. Broad and highly versatile, it mixes fantasy elements such as magic and fantastical creatures into more modern settings. Like urban legends, they don't necessarily have to take place in a city; the name only differentiates it from historical fantasy.

It's a toss-up whether humanity at large is aware of the magical elements of their society. In shows where they aren't, the protagonists stumble into a hidden world beneath their own,...

Idol anime combines well-animated choreography and memorable songs, making it a perfect medium for idol stories. Each idol anime series puts its own spin on the theme, incorporating supernatural elements, personal struggles, or competitive aspects. The best idol anime series feature amazing music, realistic character backstories, and a strong emphasis on drama and personal growth.

Idol anime series are successful because they know how to capitalize on their medium. There are often debates regarding whether the manga/light novel version or the anime adaptation of a work is superior, but few would suggest that idol stories aren't right at home within the anime industry. After all, it is exactly this medium that allows for an emphasis on well-animated choreography and memorable songs to be valued.

With the rise in popularity of idol anime came a variety of series, each aiming to put its own spin on the theme. Some incorporate supernatural or Sci-Fi elements,...

Amazon Adds Anime In India

Prime Video has launched its first dedicated anime channel in India, Anime Times on Prime Video Channels. Focused on Japanese animation, Anime Times has been available on Prime Video Channels in Japan. It is being offered in India as an add-on annual fee of Inr 899 ($10.8).

Titles at launch include “Spy x Family,” “Hunter x Hunter,” “Fairy Tale Movie Houou No Miko,” “Tokyo Revengers,” “Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead,” “Mob Psycho 100,” “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” “Goblin Slayer” and “Zombieland Saga.”

“Over the past few years, anime content has gained significant fandom in India,” said Vivek Srivastava, head – Prime Video Channels, Prime Video, India.

Webtoon Appointments

Webtoon Entertainment, part of Korean tech giant Naver’s Wattpad Webtoon Studios operations, has appointed David J. Lee as its new chief financial officer and COO, and promoted Kim Yongsoo to chief strategic officer.

Prime Video revealed on Dec 13, 2023 that Anime Times, a dedicated channel which focuses on streaming anime, has premiered exclusively on Prime Video Channels in India.

Anime Times will have an add-on subscription price just like other Prime Video Channels, and will be available for Prime members at an annual fee of ₹899 per year.

Anime Times is a company formed by 13 content rights holders including prominent Japanese publishers and anime studios like Avex Pictures, Kodansha, Shueisha, and Shogakukan. It initially debuted on Amazon Prime Japan in 2021, with the slogan “Anytime you want, enjoy your Anime time.”

Anime Times subscribers in India will get access to both latest and classic anime shows like Spy×Family, Kaguya Sama, Assassination Classroom, JoJo, One Punch Man, Mushoku Tensei, Hunter x Hunter, Tokyo Revengers, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Mob Psycho 100, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Goblin Slayer, Zombieland Saga, and more.

Studio Bones, known for My Hero Academia, will be creating a new anime called Magical Girl and Evil Lieutenant Used to be Enemies. The project was started 8 years ago but was put on hold after the mangaka, Cocoa Fujiwara, passed away. The creative team has been announced, and an English trailer has been uploaded to YouTube, generating excitement for the upcoming series.

The studio behind My Hero Academia, Bones, will be creating another anime, which will be focused on a magical girl. Magical Girl and Evil Lieutenant Used to be Enemies has officially been announced. The project was begun eight years ago, but has been on hold since the mangaka who created it passed away.

Magical Girl and Evil Lieutenant Used to be Enemies was created by Cocoa Fujiwara and serialized from 2013 to 2015. According to posts on X, Fujiwara personally introduced Bones' president to the manga.

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As a special treat for horror fans this Halloween season, Crunchyroll will have a wide variety of horror-themed anime to stream for free (with ads) throughout October, including Junji Ito Collection, Mieruko-chan, Hellsing, and many more!

You can check out the full list of free (with ads) anime streaming on Crunchyroll this October, and to learn more about the streaming service, visit:

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Press Release: Culver City, California – Crunchyroll has harvested a bounty of treats to fulfill anime fans’ needs for something chilling this Halloween. Beginning on October 1 and only through the rest of the month, select titles across the spooky spectrum will be free to watch with ads for anyone who has signed up for a free user account with Crunchyroll. Those titles include Tokyo Ghoul, Zombie Land Saga, Mieruko-chan, Blue Exorcist, this year’s new breakout hit from studio Mappa Hell’s Paradise, and more.

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Fans of horror anime should prepare themselves, as Crunchyroll is releasing a wide assortment of spooky anime for free to celebrate the Halloween season. Though the anime streaming giant's premium subscribers already have access to some of the greatest horror anime ever made, this new initiative is an exciting prospect for fans of anime currently using the ad-supported free side of Crunchyroll.

In a press release, Crunchyroll detailed the exciting bevy of anime being offered from October 1st to the 31st for fans who have a free account. The list of anime free with ads is expansive and includes classics like Hellsing Ultimate and Tokyo Ghoul as well as more recent horror-tinged adventures such as Hell's Paradise. In addition to these holiday offerings, Crunchyroll already offers hit series like Blue Lock, Chainsaw Man, and Spy x Family for free with ads.

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Transgender characters have a complex history in media, which is why it's so surprising that some of the best trans characters ever come from anime and manga. It's no secret that the media's representation of transgender characters has not been the greatest. While there have been some great strides in recent years to represent people from all walks of life, anime and manga are still often behind the curve.

Despite this though, queer representation has a proud history in both mediums. Manga's first trans character debuted decades before Marvel or DC's, and that representation has only grown outside of mainstream sources most fans would associate with the medium. Even outside of indie spaces though, trans and queer representation can be found in all sort of places fans might not expect. The best trans anime and manga characters are proof of how much potential both mediums have for inclusivity and thoughtful storytelling.

Anime is never without its plot twists, and here are 10 of the biggest ones that changed their series forever. It’s one thing to change the current direction of a series, but some of the best plot twists in stories are the ones that completely change the kind of story being told. A change on that level essentially creates a brand-new story for people to get invested in, and when it's pulled off seamlessly, it elevates the story in question to a new level of quality that helps define it for the rest of its run and beyond.

Some of the twists listed here happen near the end of their respective anime, but others happen relatively early, even at the very beginning of their series, in some cases. Whatever the case, each of these plot twists had a massive impact on their stories, and it’s hard to imagine how...

The most ridiculous isekai story of all time is getting its own adaptation this summer from hit anime streaming service Crunchyroll. Some of the most famous anime belong to the Isekai, or trapped in another world, genre with the most notable being Rumiko Takahashi's Inuyasha. However, fans have also taken notice of these stories creating some of the silliest concepts. Just last year, Reincarnated as a Sword was released. While it would eventually find a fanbase and earn a second season, first reactions were primarily from people making fun of how silly the idea was. Now, a new isekai anime is on the horizon and could take the crown for the most ridiculous concept.

Announced by Crunchyroll, Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon is an anime that will follow an unnamed protagonist as they are reincarnated as a vending machine named Hakkon, voiced by Jun Fukuyama...

Continuing from the shattering events that concluded the first season, the second one of “Zombie Land Saga” takes a turn towards the more dramatic, while including, though, much more diversity, both in the music and the overall narrative and art style.

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In March 2019, Franchouchou failed to sell enough tickets for their concert in the Ekiame Fudosan Stadium and incurred a huge debt, not to mention crashing their hopes for a quick rise to the idol stardom. Kotaro in particular is rather depressed, bordering on alcoholism, not being able to fathom his failure, essentially disappearing from their lives. The girls, however, continue to work hard, in day labors though, in order to repay the debt, and essentially start from the beginning in terms of their idol career, appearing once more in a death metal concert. With the insistence of bartender Jofuku,...

As we mentioned a number of times recently, the relatively new trend of anime not being based on manga is truly picking up, as it includes many great titles, as in the case of “Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song” and “ID: Invaded”, among others. Studio Mappa’s “Zombie Land Saga” is another of those titles, especially in the way it combines the concept of idols with drama and comedy.

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In the year 2008, high school student Sakura Minamoto is abruptly killed by a truck on the morning she plans to submit an idol application. Ten years later, Sakura, along with six “legendary” girls from various eras of Japan’s history, are brought back as zombies by a man named Kotaro Tatsumi, who seeks to revitalize Saga Prefecture by putting together an all-zombie idol group that would become eventually become known as Franchouchou.