2025
MAPPA Vice President Addresses Issues Within the Anime Industry
Real Sound released a recent interview with MAPPA vice president and animation producer Hiroya Hasegawa, whose credits include all seasons of TV series like Vinland Saga, Oblivion Batteryand The Ancient Magus Bride. When asked about anime production issues and what’s necessary to overcome them. Hasegawa replied: “There are many issues to be addressed, not just […]
‘Generative AI as a Supporter’: OLM Digital Anime Studio Reveals Plan to Incorporate AI Into Industry
IMAGICA GROUP released a new interview with Tatsuo Yotsukura, the director and R&D supervisor of its subsidiary company OLM Digital, where he spoke about the importance of AI for automation and generative processes in the anime industry. Yotsukura has brought his expertise to numerous high-profile anime, including The Apothecary Diaries Seasons 1 and 2, and […]
LA Lakers x One Piece Collab Gets New Visual Ahead of Game Night Against LA Clippers on February 28
The Los Angeles Lakers are making history by teaming up with legendary series ONE PIECE for a special game night collaboration on Friday, February 28, when the Lakers face the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. The collaboration was announced in December last year. What to Expect at Lakers x ONE PIECE Game Night ONE […]
Jinshi and Basen Appear in The Apothecary Diaries February Visual
The Apothecary Diaries revealed a special winter visual for February, featuring Jinshi and Basen walking down a path of yellow flowers. The anime previously revealed numerous monthly/seasonal visuals on the 22nd day (Nekoneko Day) of each month. The previous Nekoneko Day visuals included: ALSO READ:The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Reveals “Moon Fairy” Episode 5 Visual […]
QUEEN BEE’s Avu-chan Writes Ending Song for Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc, Performed by RYUGUJO
The ending theme song for the Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc will be performed by RYUGUJO, with lyrics and composition by QUEEN BEE’s Avu-chan. The popular artist is also the producer of RYUGUJO, which was formed in 2023 through an audition. Previously, Cö shu Nie and HYDE were announced as the artists of the anime’s […]
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Introduces Fourth School Wonder in Shijima-san of the Art Room Trailer
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 revealed a new trailer for its ongoing Shijima-san of the Art Room arc, introducing the fourth School Wonder. The anime recently added Kana Hanazawa to the voice cast as Shijima Mei. who is the fourth school mystery. The character was introduced in the latest episode, while you can watch the new […]
Ninja vs Gokudo Gets Anime Adaptation
Ninja vs Gokudo is officially getting an anime adaptation, as announced on the official X account for the series. While no details regarding the staff, cast or release date were revealed, there is a new illustration from the creator of the manga, Shinsuke Kondo. You can check it out below. Ninja vs Gokudo – Anime […]
Aniplex Announces Touring After the Apocalypse Anime for 2025 With Teaser Visual and Trailer
Aniplex announced an anime adaptation for Touring After the Apocalypse (Shumatsu Touring)revealing a teaser visual and trailer, as well as the main staff and voice cast. Studio Nexus will handle the animation, with the release date set for 2025. This is the new anime Aniplex teased last Friday. The main voice cast includes: Konomi Inagaki […]
Shinobu From Demon Slayer Gets Cute 2025 Birthday Illustration by Ufotable
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is commemorating the birthday of Shinobu Kocho on February 24, 2025 with a special illustration by ufotable. The studio often releases illustrations to commemorate special date, such as Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s Day or character birthdays. You can see the new illustration for Shinobu. ALSO READ:2025 Will Be a Great Year for Anime Fans: […]
The War Reaches Its Climax in Danmachi Season 5 Episode 14 Preview Trailer
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V (DanMachi Season 5) has revealed the preview for Episode 14, which premieres on February 26. The episode was previously delayed due to production issues, while it returned with Episodes 12-13 on February 7. Studio J.C. Staff is animating, with the ongoing season covering the […]