BLUE LOCK The Movie -Episode Nagi- Anime Releases Main Trailer

The highly anticipated anime film adaptation of BLUE LOCK, Episode Nagi, has released its main trailer and theme song “Stormy” by Nissy and SKY-HI. The film is based on the award-winning manga by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura and will be directed by Tetsuaki Watanabe and assistant-directed by Shunsuke Ishikawa at studio eightbit. The film follows the story of Reo and Nagi, who are selected to participate in a rigorous training program to become the next striker for the Japanese national team. The trailer showcases more action-packed scenes of Reo and Nagi in action before and after their entry into the gauntlet, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come. Fans of blood-pumping sports anime won’t want to miss out on this exciting new film.

In addition to the trailer release, Crunchyroll has announced that the first season of BLUE LOCK will be available in a range of subs and dubs on their platform. For fans of the manga and anime series, this is a great opportunity to experience the story in a new format. The Japanese Football Association’s quest for World Cup glory is set to captivate audiences with its unique blend of sports and drama, so don’t miss out on the action!

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/3/10/blue-lock-the-movie-episode-nagi-anime-main-trailer

Boukyaku Battery TV Anime Steps Up to the Plate on April 9

Boukyaku Battery, the upcoming TV anime based on the popular baseball manga, has released two new trailers showcasing the opening and ending themes for the series. The first trailer features the opening theme song “Lilac” by Mrs. GREEN APPLE, while the second trailer showcases the ending theme song “Wasurena Uta” (Forgotten Song) by Macaroni Empitsu.

The anime adaptation of Boukyaku Battery is directed by Masato Nakasono at animation studio MAPPA, with Tsuyoshi Iida serving as assistant director. The character designs are provided by Hitomi Hasegawa, while the music is composed by Tomoki Kikuya and Hiroko Yamasaki.

The story of Boukyaku Battery follows Haruka Kiyomine and Kei Kaname, two talented young baseball players who were once an unstoppable pitcher/catcher battery in middle school. However, Kei has suffered from amnesia and his athletic skills have reverted to the level of a rank amateur, causing him to enroll in an ordinary high school in Tokyo instead of attending an elite sports school.

With the release of these two trailers, fans are eagerly anticipating the anime adaptation of Boukyaku Battery, which is set to premiere on TV Tokyo and other networks on April 9, 2024.

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/3/10/boukyaku-battery-tv-anime-steps-up-to-the-plate-on-april-9

Blue Archive The Animation Introduces Haruka Igusa in New Character Preview

Title: Blue Archive Anime Reveals Haruka Igusa Character Preview – Youngest Member of Handyman 68 Joins the Team!

Haruka Igusa, the youngest member of the Handyman 68 team, is introduced in the latest character preview video for the upcoming Blue Archive anime. The video was released by Nexon Games, the developer of the popular smart phone game, and offers a glimpse into Haruka’s personality and abilities.

Haruka Igusa is a student at Gehenna High School and joins the Handyman 68 team as their youngest member. She is voiced by Erika Ishitobi, who brings depth and energy to her characterization. In the video, Haruka can be seen demonstrating her skills in various scenarios, showcasing her quick thinking and resourcefulness.

The anime adaptation of Blue Archive is directed by Daigo Yamakishi at animation studios Yostar Pictures x studio CANDYBOX. Shunji Maki serves as assistant director, while Hiroshi Onogi and Daigo Yamakishi provide the series composition and Hiromitsu Hagiwara serves as character designer and chief animation director.

Blue Archive is set in a world where people’s memories can be uploaded into a virtual reality called “The World,” where they can live out their dreams and desires. The game follows the story of a group of high school students who are tasked with maintaining order in this virtual world, known as the “Blue Archive.”

With the anime set to broadcast in Japan beginning in April 2024, fans of the game are eagerly anticipating the adaptation’s release. Stay tuned for more updates and information on Blue Archive The Animation!

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/3/10/blue-archive-the-animation-introduces-haruka-igusa-in-new-character-preview

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Video Game Gets TV Anime Adaptation in 2024

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, the popular action RPG developed by Edelweiss and released in 2020 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC, is being adapted into a TV anime. The announcement was made through a teaser visual and a release date of 2024 on the TV Tokyo Network.

While the main staff for the anime has not been revealed yet, the game’s voice actors will reprise their roles in the anime adaptation. Naomi Ozora will voice Sakuna, Takashi Narumi will voice Tama, Rika Kinugawa will voice Kokorowa, Ryota Yano will voice Tauemon, Hikari Kubota will voice Myrthe, Soma Maeda will voice Kinta, Aoi Koga will voice Yui, Rika Momokawa will voice Kaimaru, Miwa Kohinata will voice Lady Kamuhitsuki, and Riki Kagami will voice Ashigumo.

The story of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin follows the adventures of Sakuna, a young princess who must learn to cultivate rice and defeat monsters in a fantastical world filled with mythical creatures and ancient deities. With its unique blend of farming simulation and action-packed combat, Sakuna has captivated players around the world.

The anime adaptation will bring this exciting story to life in a new medium, offering fans a fresh perspective on the world of Sakuna. Stay tuned for more information and updates on the anime’s production!

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/3/9/sakuna-of-rice-and-ruin-video-game-gets-tv-anime-adaptation-in-2024

Original Anime MAYONAYA PUNCH Rounds out Its Cast with Two New Additions

🚀 Exciting News for Mayonaka Punch Fans! 🎉

The wait is almost over for the premiere of the highly anticipated original anime series, Mayonaka Punch! 👊 The daily character introductions have been rolling out like a punch (get it?), and we’ve got two new additions to the cast that are sure to knock your socks off! 😍

First up is Tokage, voiced by the talented Hitomi Ueda (Gold Ship in Umamusume: Pretty Derby). This money-loving member of the Mayonaka Punch NewTube channel has a gambling problem… we mean, habit. 💰 Can they turn their luck around and help the channel reach its goal of one million subscribers? 🤔

And then there’s Yuki, voiced by the amazing Ai Kayano (Darkness in KONOSUBA). This demon-horned newcomer seems to have it out for the channel, but will they be able to put their differences aside and work together towards a common goal? 🤔 Stay tuned to find out!

With manga and novel adaptations also in the works, Mayonaka Punch is shaping up to be a full-force attack on your heart and funny bone! 💖 Directed by Shu Honma (Ya Boy Kongming!) at studio P.A. Works, the series will premiere in July 2024 with series composition by Hideaki Shirasaka and Tsukasa Kotobuki’s original character designs adapted for animation by Ryota Arima. 🎬

So, are you ready to get punched by some amazing new characters? Let us know in the comments! 🤔

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/3/9/original-anime-mayonaka-punch-hitomi-ueda-ai-kayano-cast

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5 Premieres in Fall 2024

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, the popular anime series based on the light novel series by Fujino Omori, is returning for a fifth season titled “Houshou no Megami-hen” (The Goddess of Bountiful Harvests Arc). The new season will premier in Japan this fall 2024 and will be directed by Hideki Tachibana at animation studio J.C.STAFF.

To celebrate the return of the series, three new character visuals have been released featuring Bell Cranel (voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka), Syr Flover (voiced by Shizuka Ishigami), and Hestia (voiced by Inori Minase). The characters are looking great and are sure to be a hit with fans.

The series follows the adventures of Bell Cranel, an aspiring adventurer who delves into the sprawling labyrinths beneath the city of Orario to find fame and fortune. However, Bell’s grandfather told him a different reason for exploring the dungeons: it’s a great place to meet girls! And indeed, Bell has encountered several beautiful women in the dungeons, including the swordswoman Ais Wallenstein, who keeps rescuing him.

The series is known for its unique blend of adventure, fantasy, and romance elements, and the new season is sure to bring more excitement and romance to the table. Fans of the series can look forward to seeing how Bell’s relationship with Hestia and the other girls in the dungeon will unfold.

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? has been a huge success since its debut in 2016, with over 17 million copies of the light novels sold worldwide. An English language version is available from Yen Press. The anime series streams on HIDIVE and is distributed on home video by Sentai Filmworks.

So mark your calendars for the fall 2024 premier of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? season 5, and get ready to join Bell and his friends on their next adventure in the dungeons beneath Orario!

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/3/9/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon-season-5-premieres-in-fall-2024

I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Anime Returns in 2025

Title: New Key Visual Revealed for “I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level” Season 2 Anime

Introduction:
Hello, anime fans! We have some exciting news for you. The second season of the ongoing TV anime based on the isekai fantasy light novels “I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level” has revealed a new key visual. Get ready to be amazed!

Key Visual:
The new key visual features the main character, Katta, in his slime form, surrounded by various other creatures and objects from the fantasy world he’s been transported to. The colors are vibrant and the design is stunning, giving us a glimpse into the adventures that await Katta and his friends in this new season.

Schedule:
The series is scheduled to broadcast in Japan in 2025, so be sure to mark your calendars! In the meantime, you can check out the first season of “I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level” on Crunchyroll.

Related Articles:
For more information on this exciting anime series, be sure to check out our previous article on the key visual reveal. Or, if you’re curious about which fantasy world you would be isekai’d into, take our quiz to find out!

Conclusion:
That’s all for now, anime fans! Keep an eye out for more updates on “I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level” Season 2. Until next time, stay geeky and keep slaying those slimes! 😄

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/3/9/i-ve-been-killing-slimes-for-300-years-and-maxed-out-my-level-anime-returns-in-2025

Honey Lemon Soda TV Anime Premieres in January 2025

Fuji TV’s “Anime Lineup Presentation 2024” livestream has revealed new details about upcoming anime series. Honey Lemon Soda, based on the manga by Mayu Murata, will air in the +Ultra timeslot from January 2025, directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori and produced by J.C.STAFF. The series will feature a talented creative team, including series composition by Akiko Waba, character designs by Manami Tanaka, and music by Akira Kosemura. Yen Press will publish the official English version of the manga, with a story that follows Uka Ishimori, who has been left scarred by her time at middle school, but finds renewed hope after encountering a boy with lemon-colored hair. Other titles revealed during the program include KamiErabi GOD.app’s second season and new series Metallic Rouge, Undead Murder Farce, and more.

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/3/11/honey-lemon-soda-anime-january-2025-release-date

HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle Anime Film Slams Past 6 Billion Yen in Japan

HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle, the first film in the Haikyu!! FINAL duology, has reached a significant milestone at the Japanese box office. As of March 10, the sports anime film has grossed 6.2 billion yen (approximately US$41.44 million) on the back of 4.38 million tickets sold. This makes it the highest-grossing film of the year in Japan, with the Forger’s still in theaters. Toho Animation is producing the two Haikyu!! FINAL anime films, with Production I.G. continuing to handle the animation. The team includes Susumu Mitsunaka as director and screenwriter, Takahiro Kishida as character designer, and Takahiro Chiba as chief animation director. The first film, HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle, was released in Japan on February 16, 2024, with no date announced for the second film. Haikyu!! ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 20, 2012, to July 20, 2020, and all chapters are available in English on the Shonen Jump app. Crunchyroll is streaming all four TV anime seasons of the Haikyu!! adaptation.

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/3/11/haikyu-the-dumpster-battle-anime-film-6-billion-yen

Call of the Night Anime Season 2 Officially Announced

🎉 SEASON 2 OF CALL OF THE NIGHT G Greenlit! 🎉

The wait is finally over, as the sequel to the popular anime series, Call of the Night, has been officially announced! While there’s no release date yet, we can feast our eyes on a new teaser trailer and visual that promises another exciting adventure with Ko and Nazuna.

The visual features the tagline “The night isn’t over yet,” hinting at the endless possibilities of their late-night escapades. The anime is based on the manga series by Kotoyama, which has already concluded its run. However, the success of the first season has led to the greenlighting of a second season, with director Tomoyuki Itamura returning to helm the project at studio LIDEN FILMS. Sora Amamiya and Gen Sato will reprise their roles as the central duo, Ko and Nazuna.

For those unfamiliar with the series, Call of the Night follows Ko, a high school student who is fascinated by the night and its secrets. When he meets the enigmatic Nazuna, they embark on a series of late-night adventures filled with excitement, conversation, and naps. However, things take an interesting turn when a cute girl from Ko’s past appears and threatens to disrupt their blossoming relationship with the undead.

VIZ Media publishes the official English version of the manga, which describes the story as: “One sleepless night, Ko slips out to walk the streets. Life after dark is a revelation! When flirtatious Nazuna invites Ko to spend the night at her place in an abandoned building, he’s stoked! But then he awakens to kisses on his neck with a little too much bite to them… Is it just the delicious taste of his blood that makes her meet him night after night for late-night adventures, conversation and…naps? Or something else? Then, when a cute girl from Ko’s past shows up and competes for his attention, his budding relationship with the undead is put to the test!”

Are you ready to dive back into the world of Call of the Night with season 2? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! 😃

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/3/11/call-of-the-night-anime-season-2-announced