Live-Action Blue Lock Film Adds 5 Cast Members
The casting rounds out the family and institutional figures surrounding protagonist Yoichi Isagi, filling key supporting roles ahead of the August 7 release.
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Tomokazu Seki Cast as Chikamasa Rokuhira in Kagurabachi Anime
The casting of a veteran actor like Seki for the father figure Chikamasa signals the production's investment in the emotional weight of the revenge story at the center of Kagurabachi.
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The Red River TV Anime Releases Main PV, Announces YouTube Special
The release of the main PV and the announcement of a cast special mark the final promotional push before the long-awaited first TV anime adaptation of Shinohara's 20-million-copy-selling historical fantasy manga premieres next month.
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Red River Anime Video Previews Hiroki Nanami Opening Song
The new video gives the first extended look at the Tatsunoko Production adaptation of Chie Shinohara's classic shōjo manga, now with a confirmed premiere date and a full cast list.
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Seihantai Na Kimi to Boku Season 2 PV 3 Reveals Ending Theme by Mega Shinnosuke
The third PV and ending theme reveal for the second season, which follows the first season that aired in January 2026, signals the continuation of a romantic comedy that has already built a substantial manga readership and award recognition.
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Fruits Zipper Idols Runa Nakagawa and Noel Hayase Join 2026 Crayon Shin-chan Film
The casting ties the long-running franchise to a current idol group whose members also sing the TV series' theme, a cross-promotion that extends into the film's marketing.
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Part 2 Reveals Theme Song Artists
The announcement confirms the musical direction for the second half of the season's extended run, with Daoko and Azusa Tadokoro joining the franchise.
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I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime Reveals July 6 Premiere in New PV
The delayed premiere and the reveal of both theme songs by established musical acts signal that the production is nearing completion after an intentional pushback, giving the adaptation a clearer path to its July launch.
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 14-20
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie leads the week's home video slate with multiple SKUs, while the manga side sees a wide spread of continuing series and a few new launches like Gladiator Battle Life and Assassin's Creed Shadows: Tales of Iga.
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Blue Lock in Joypolis 3 Event Runs July 3 to September 11
The event scales up the previous collaborations with a new attraction tie-in and a second-half special show using Season 2 footage, marking the franchise's continued theme-park presence.
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Re:Zero Season 4 Episode 11 Puts Subaru Through a Psychological Trial
The episode completes a character arc where Subaru must shed self-loathing and doubt to become the person his allies believe in, a process the series has built across three seasons.
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Super Kaguya Hime! Publicity Producer Details Sns Strategy Behind 2.5 Billion Yen Hit
The interview reveals how a targeted, fan-engaged social media campaign helped an original animated film achieve theatrical and streaming success without a pre-existing fanbase.
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The Old Man From the Countryside Becomes a Sword Saint Season 1 Gets Free ABEMA Marathon
The free marathon gives new viewers a catch-up window just weeks before the second season airs, signaling ABEMA's push to build audience momentum for the sequel.
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Japanese Minister Criticizes Trump Campaign Over Naruto Imagery
The public criticism from a Japanese cabinet minister marks an escalation in the Japanese government's response to the Trump administration's repeated use of anime intellectual property without permission.
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Koichi Yamadera and Kotono Mitsuishi Voice Why-Man in Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE
The casting of two veteran actors for Why-Man signals the series' climactic phase, as the petrification mystery is finally explained on screen.
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The World's Strongest Rear Guard Anime Gets Main PV Ahead of July Premiere
The PV confirms the full voice cast, the opening and ending songs, and a pre-broadcast special program, giving viewers a complete picture of the series before its July 5 premiere.
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Manami Iwami, Masaya Fukunishi Join Magilumiere Co. Ltd. Season 2 Cast
The new cast additions and theme song reveal flesh out the second season of a workplace magical-girl series that blends fantasy with corporate realism, ahead of its Summer 2026 premiere.
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The World's Strongest Rearguard Anime Reveals Theme Songs in Second Promo
The new promo confirms the full theme song lineup and premiere date for the isekai fantasy adaptation, which features a notable cast led by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka.
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Second Live-Action Mr. Osomatsu Film Opens at #3, New Milky Subway Film at #9 in Japan
The Mr. Osomatsu sequel's solid opening comes after a delay and the arrest of one of its cast members, while the Detective Conan franchise continues its streak of 10-billion-yen films.
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The Reincarnated Elf TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, 2027 Debut
The announcement confirms the production team and lead cast for a light novel adaptation that has already spawned a manga, with a 2027 target window.
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Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2 Adds Cast, Opening Song in New Video
The new video and cast additions complete the main lineup for the second season, which debuts under a new director and script supervisor at J.C.STAFF.
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Ojisan Wa Kawaii Mono Ga Osuki. Anime Cast, Staff, October Debut Revealed
The announcement confirms the full production team and broadcast window for the adaptation of a long-running manga that previously had a live-action series.
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Super Psychic Policeman Chojo Anime Cast Revealed in New Video
The cast announcement confirms the lead voice actors for the adaptation of the completed Jump manga, which ran from February 2024 to June 2025.
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Nisemono no Renkinjutsushi TV Anime Adaptation Announced, Passione Producing
The adaptation marks a rare trajectory from a pixiv sketch series to a million-copy commercial manga and now a TV anime, all within six years.
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