The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Screenings Offer Temporary Arm Tattoos
The 20th anniversary revival pairs a classic film's iconic visual detail with a physical giveaway that directly ties into the story's mechanics.
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Live-Action Junji Ito Omnibus Series Reveals Teaser, Ending Song, Anime Expo Premiere
The series marks a rare live-action adaptation of multiple Junji Ito stories in omnibus format, with an early world premiere at Anime Expo giving international fans a first look before Japanese broadcast.
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The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King Episodes 9-10 Reviewed
The review highlights the series' uneven execution while acknowledging that episode 10 advances Sera's character development and the story's world-building.
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New Sgt. Frog Film Drops Collaboration MV With Ano Theme Song
The collaboration MV is a promotional push for the new Sgt. Frog film, leveraging ano's popularity to reach a broader audience ahead of its June 26 release.
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Yuma Uchida, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Misato Matsuoka Join Iruma-Kun Season 4 Cast
The new cast additions and the Devimus vs. Garry visual set up the Akudol Grand Tournament arc as the season's central conflict.
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Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anime Nominated for TCA Award
The nomination marks a rare recognition of an anime adaptation in a major North American television critics' awards body, alongside two Japanese-story-based live-action series in a new international category.
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Studio 4°C Returns to Chimney Town With a Hybrid Sequel
The sequel shows how Studio 4°C has refined its hybrid 2D/3D technique since its first all-CG feature six years ago.
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Ae! Group Performs Maximum Difficulty Dance in Osomatsu-san Film
The film marks the first major starring role for Ae! group under their new system, and the cast's two-hour learning of a maximum-difficulty dance sequence demonstrates the physical demands placed on idol actors in live-action anime adaptations.
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Director Kazuaki Terasawa on the Visual Philosophy of Nippon Sangoku
The interview provides a rare look at the deliberate artistic choices behind a series that has drawn critical praise but little public attention.
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Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Seasons 1 and 2 Free on YouTube for Limited Time
The free release gives new viewers a chance to catch up on the foundational entries of a long-running magical girl franchise just weeks before its newest installment airs.
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Bride of the Barrier Master TV Anime Sets January 2027 Premiere, Reveals Cast
The announcement confirms that a major Kadokawa light novel franchise with over 2.5 million copies in circulation is getting a full TV adaptation from TROYCA, a studio known for high-profile series like IDOLiSH7 and The Case Study of Vanitas.
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ABEMA to Broadcast All 78 Episodes of Kuroko's Basketball for Free Over Three Weeks
The three-week marathon gives new and returning viewers a single-window opportunity to watch the entire series at no cost, a rare format for a 78-episode show.
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Hirotoshi Sano Gundam Art Collection Gets Reprint After 25 Years
The reprint revives a long-out-of-print art collection from a key mechanical designer behind two classic Gundam series, making it accessible to a new generation of fans.
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Demon Slayer Animate Fair Announced for Infinity Castle Arc Blu-ray Release
The fair and photo sessions extend the theatrical film's commercial run into home video, offering exclusive merchandise that rewards purchase of the limited edition sets.
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Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Casts Sumo Wrestlers Tamawashi and Tamashoho
The casting of two active professional sumo wrestlers in a historical anime set in the Mongol Empire brings real-world cultural authority to the voice roles.
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Flying Witch All 12 Episodes Free on YouTube Until August 12
The free streaming period gives new viewers a chance to catch the entire series and coincides with the latest manga volume, potentially boosting readership and pilgrimage tourism to the Aomori setting.
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Victoria of Many Faces Anime Reveals New Promo Video, Advanced Screening
The promo and screening give the first extended look at the adaptation of Syuu and Nanna Fujimi's light novel series, which Studio DEEN is producing for a July debut.
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Fate/Zero and Fate/stay Night UBW Get Free Back-to-Back Marathons on ABEMA
ABEMA is using its 10th anniversary to offer a rare free, full-series marathon of two key Fate anime entries, giving new viewers a low-barrier entry point and existing fans a convenient rewatch window.
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Recommendation From Mr. Iwamoto Anime Previews Opening Theme in Third Promo
The third promo and key visual confirm the July 4 premiere date and the full cast and staff lineup for the adaptation of Shiibashi's supernatural manga.
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My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Anime Reveals July 8 Debut, Trailer, More Cast
The July 8 premiere date and full promotional video confirm the anime is on schedule for a summer 2025 release, with a complete cast and production team now public.
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Kayoko Ishikawa's First Art Collection 'TEATRO' to Release in July
The collection consolidates Ishikawa's career-spanning work across major franchises and studios into a single volume, offering insight into her design process.
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Victoria With a Full Hand PV Shows Bond Between Victoria and Nonna
The PV and pre-screening event give the clearest look yet at the emotional core of the series ahead of its July premiere.
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The Stepmother and Stepsisters Who Don't Bully Me Adds Three Cast Members
The new cast and theme song details complete the main lineup for a summer 2026 anime that subverts the typical stepfamily bullying premise into a warm comedy.
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Motto! Ojamajo Doremi Blu-ray Box Reveals New Umakoshi Art
The new illustration and successful pre-order campaign confirm continued commercial interest in the Ojamajo Doremi franchise two decades after its original broadcast.
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