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Isekai is one of the many genres that anime can fall into. Usually, these series follow some sort of wish-fulfillment as characters are transported to another world they have to adapt to. While this has brought forth beloved anime like Sword Art Online and Log Horizon, not every isekai release is a success.

Unfortunately, some isekai anime have high hopes but simply couldn't stick the landing. Perhaps their characters were unlikable, or perhaps the plot was flawed from conception. These anime may have interesting concepts, but they fail in execution. At least there will always be more isekai anime to look forward to.

Mother Complex Doesn't Even Cover Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks Streaming on Crunchyroll

In Do You Love Your Mother and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks, mother and son duo, Mamako and Masato Oosuki, are transported to another world. While this would normally be...

The official website of AnimeJapan 2025 revealed the line-ups for its main stages on Jan 17, 2025.

This year’s event will feature four main stages—Red, Green, Blue, and the newly introduced White stage, hosting a total of 52 programs over two days.

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

Red Stage & Green Stage: These are closed stages with designated seating. Attendees will need both an admission ticket and a stage viewing ticket to watch programs on these stages. Blue Stage & White Stage: These are open stages. The front-row seats for viewing will be designated seating, requiring both an admission ticket and a stage viewing ticket. However, free viewing areas are available at the back, though space is limited.

It was also revealed that some stage programs will be streamed online. Further details about the streaming schedule and availability will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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Five more voice actors are joining the cast of Medalist , next season's sports anime about a young savant figure skater racing up the ranks. Plus, the series has released another "pairs" visual, showing more characters as they'll appear in the anime. The fifth pair visual shows father and son Shiniciro and Rio Sonidori. Shinichiro is a former men's singles champion who now works as a youth coach, and Rio is his young son aiming to follow in his father's footsteps: Related: Medalist TV Anime New Trailer Reveals Ending Theme Song, Premiere Date The five voice actors joining the cast are: Shinichiro Sonidori voiced by Taito Ban (Shun Mizushino in Solo Leveling ) Suzu Kamoto voiced by Ayasa Ito (Arisa Ichigaya in BanG Dream! ) Hitomi Takamine voiced by Emiri Kato (Becky Blackbell in Spy x Family ) Nozomi Yuitsuka voiced by Ami Koshimizu (Sailor Jupiter in Sailor Moon Crystal ) Mamoru Sekoma voiced by...

For most, the world of anime and manga is dominated by shonen series, typically action-focused storyies aimed primarily at a young male demographic (famed hits like Dragon Ball Z and even Death Note included). However, there are also anime and manga aimed at an older demographic, and that category is known as seinen.

So, what is seinen? "Seinen" is media aimed at older males in their late teens and 20s. In general, these series tend to star older protagonists, feature more explicit content, and deal with darker subject matter (though not all have to). While that male audience is the only real requirement to be seinen, the series can be enjoyed by anyone, and contains the variety to do exactly that. Below are ten of the absolute best seinen series available, offering great entry points into this diverse and underappreciated genre.

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Bandai Namco Music Live's anime music label Lantis has releeased two lyric videos from Oomuro-ke dear friends , the second anime film based on the YuruYuri manga's spin-off series, on its official YouTube channel. The first one is "Patchwork Etcetera!," the ending theme song for the film, sung by Chiwa Saito (as Nadeshiko Oomuro), Sumire Useska (as Megumi Sonokawa), Nao Toyama (as Ai Miwa), and Aoi Yuki (as Miho Yaeno). "Patchwork Etcetera!" Lyric Video The second one is "My Sunny Side!," an insert song sung by Emiri Kato (as Sakurako Oomuro), Chiwa Saito (as Nadeshiko Oomuro), and Rina Hidaka (as Hanako Oomuro). "My Sunny Side!" Lyric Video The two songs were included in the CD single released on September 4, 2024. First press limited edition CD jakcet Regular edition CD jacket Related: YuruYuri Author Namori Illustrates Visual for Oomuro-ke dear friends Anime Film Following the first part Oomuro-ke dear sisters in February,...

Himiko Toga is one of the beloved and intricately complex characters of My Hero Academia's League of Villains. She is known for her unique interest in the blood of those who have managed to win her affections, as well as her heartbreaking backstory. Like the other members of the League of Villains, she was outcast by a society that praised the perfect and rejected anything that fell out of normal appeal.

Leah Clark, the woman responsible for translating Togas complicated character into English, gives the performance of a lifetime as everyones favorite devilishly cute vampire girl. However, aside from Toga, Clark's career spans across many notable anime series, displaying the epic range of her voice-acting talents in numerous characters.

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Jason Liebrecht has long and impressive history of voice-acting prior to his role as the hot and horrendous Dabi of My Hero Academia.

Magia Record may be coming to an end, but the world of Puella Magi Madoka Magica still has more secrets to reveal. Magia Exedra , the previously announced mobile game based on the dark magical girl franchise, has released a new trailer that brings with it even more questions. Have a look: Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra Trailer Related: Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra Mobile Game Revealed The trailer shows a mysterious shadowy figure in a space being dubbed the "Lighthouse Theater," and hints at "a girl who has lost everything." We also see a green Kyubey and the phrase, "Now, let's open up the memories of a magical girl." More information will be shared during a stream on the game's official YouTube channel , scheduled for July 2. Momo Asakura (the voice of Iroha in Magia Record ) and Emiri Kato (the voice of Kyubey) are both scheduled to be part of the stream.

Spy x Family announces Season 3 with a new teaser visual, bringing back an adorable Anya and more family fun for the super popular adaptation.

Spy x Family will return for an exciting third season of the anime. The official website reads, "It has been decided that Season 3 of the TV anime 'Spyfamily' will be produced. Please look forward to further updates." The season's first "super" teaser visual was also released, featuring Anya next to Bond as she sleeps in the center of a star. Yor is pictured leaving the room. Readers can check out the first Spy x Family Season 3 teaser visual below.

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Ahead of a June 21 theatrical release in Japan, the second Oomuro-ke anime film, subtitled "dear friends", revealed a main trailer and theme song details today. Emiri Kato, Chiwa Saito and Rina Hidaka perform insert song "My Sunny Side!", which is previewed in the trailer below, while fellow cast members Sumire Uesaka, Nao Toyama and Aoi Yuki are lined up for ending theme song "Patchwork Etcetera!". Related: YuruYuri Spin-Off Oomuro-ke Reveals 2nd Anime Film's Date, New Visual Based on the YuruYuri spin-off manga by Namori, Oomuro-ke is directed by Naoyuki Tatsuwa ( Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World ) at Passione and Studio Lings, with scripts by Masahiro Yokotani ( The Devil is a Part-Timer! ), character designs by Kazuyuki Ueda ( Love Flops ) and music by Yusuke Shirato ( In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki ). The first film, subtitled "dear sisters", premiered in Japan on February 2 earlier this year. Crunchyroll streams the YuruYuri TV anime...

A special event for the Spy x Family anime franchise will soon be held in Japan.

Following the successful theatrical run of Spy × Family Code: White, the popular anime series is launching an event called Spy x Family Anime Extra Mission. The event will take place on June 9 at the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. A new official visual featuring the Forger Family and friends was released on the series' official X account, which depicts Anya and the gang all dressed up for the special occasion, wearing dashing green suits with red ties. Even Bond Forger is seen wearing a cute bow tie.

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Written by Tatsuya Endo, the Spy×Family manga has become a proper classic in recent years, with the anime series turning out to be a fan favorite. Building on the success of the manga, this spy thriller filled with humor and romance is a light-hearted take on the genre, and the popularity of the series is nothing but expected. Now, the anime series is currently on a break as the movie Spy×Family Code: White is still running in theaters, heating up for an international release in April, but we’re certain that the series is going to be renewed for a third season soon.

Now, while we’re waiting for the movie’s international release and the third season, the series’ Japanese fans will have the opportunity to attend a very special anime event that is to be held on June 9, 2024 at the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan.

The official website for the forthcoming two-part anime film adaptation of Oomuro-ke , a spin-off to Namori's YuruYuri yuri comedy manga series, has posted a lyric video for "My Dear SiSTARS!," the opening theme song for its first part, subtitled dear sisters . The song is performed by the voice cast members of the three Oomuro sisters— Emiri Kato (Sakurako), Chiwa Saito (Nadeshiko), and Rina Hidaka (Hanako). The CD single of the song, also including the ending theme "Oogesa ni Ai to Yobunda" ( Call it love in an exaggerated way ), is set to release on February 7, 2024. Emiri Kato / Chiwa Saito / Rina Hidaka First press limited edition CD jacket Regular edition CD jacket Related: Oomuro-ke Anime Film's First Part Reveals Main Visual and Trailer The 40-minute first part of the two-part film, Oomuro-ke dear sisters , will open in Japanese theaters on February 2, 2024. The second part, Oomuro-ke dear friends , is scheduled to release before...

Big news for fans of weird girls voiced by Aya Hirano: there's a combined event for Lucky Star and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya just around the corner! With the original Lucky Star manga turning 20 last year and 2024 being the big 2-0 for the first Haruhi light novel, it feels like a perfect time to celebrate both of these now-interlocked series. The event is part of the previously announced Sos☆Thanks Festival - Celebrating the 20th Anniversary! The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Lucky Star Thanks Festival that brings back fond memories of the original works~ : Related: Haruhi Suzumiya, Lucky Star Teams up for 20th Anniversary Celebrations Lucky Star fans will want to make their way to the first of the day's two events, where Aya Hirano (the voice of Konata Izumi), Emiri Kato (the voice of Kagami Hiiragi), Kaori Fukuhara (the voice of Tsukasa Hiiragi), and Aya Endo...

A good story is filled with unpredictable, hard-hitting twists, and this is especially true for anime. It's a medium known for taking conventional tropes and flipping them upside-down, leading to some of the most shocking plot twists out there. While any show can throw in a twist for shock value, the best use proper build-up that keen fans can spot with a sharp eye.

These anime twists, in particular, are shocking to most viewers, despite having at least some foreshadowing thrown in beforehand or something similar being guessable. A prime example of this is the true origin of Titans in Attack on Titan, as most fans are able to deduce something relatively similar while still being shocked at the exact details.

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The Lucky Star manga is celebrating its upcoming 20th anniversary with a live orchestra concert and radio show, as well as releasing a creditless version of its famed anime opening for a limited time.

Per Comic Natalie, the beloved comedy slice-of-life series is commemorating the original manga's two-decade-long run with the revival of its meta radio broadcast show, Lucky Channel, for a limited time only. Lucky Star veterans Hiromi Konno and Minoru Shiraishi will return to host Lucky Channel, with Konno once again taking on the role of Akira Kogami and Shiraishi portraying himself. The pair will additionally appear as hosts of an orchestra concert scheduled to take place on Feb. 4.

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The live concert will take place at the Kuki General Culture Center in Saitama, Japan -- notably, the home prefecture of Lucky Star creator Kagami Yoshimizu and the...

H.P. Lovecraft's stories have a timeless quality due to the very nature of the horror he was conveying. Lovecraftian horror is about the sense of existential dread humans get when they realize that the universe is a lot bigger than they could ever imagine. It's a form of cosmic horror that focuses on entities so complex and timeless that humans cannot even fathom their natures.

With that sense in mind, Lovecraftian horror is a kind of larger-than-life dread that is not easily replicated in any medium, let alone anime. While not many series even attempt this, some have come closer than others to reminding anime fans that, not only are they not alone, but loneliness would be far less terrifying.

Updated on October 28th, 2023 by Chelsea Steele: Lovecraftian horror is a unique genre that emphasizes fear of the unknown and the vastness of the universe. While this type...

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

A creature named Kyubey offers Madoka and Sayaka a wish if they agree to become "magical girls" and fight abstract beings called "witches." However, a magical girl named Homura is, for uncertain reasons, determined to stop this agreement.

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Alongside popular and cult classics like Sailor Moon and PreCure, Madoka Magica has been one of the few memorable magical girl anime that has made a name for itself in the genre. Not every anime with pretty girls and glittery transformation sequences can pass as a worthwhile magical girl anime. Puella Magi Madoka Magica managed to stay relevant even after a decade because of its spectacular writing and submersion of various genres. The anime can sometimes be cute and all things good, but in other instances,...