Author: AnimeNEET

The upcoming two-part “Girls Band Cry” theatrical anime compilation films have released a new trailer and key art. The first film, titled “Seishun Kyoso Kyoko” (Youth Rhapsody), is scheduled to premiere in Japan on October 3, 2025, with the second film, “Naa, Mirai.” (Hey, Future.), following on November 14, 2025. The compilation films will reconstruct the original “Girls Band Cry” TV anime series, which aired from April to June 2024, and will include new scenes. The newly unveiled trailer showcases the five members of the band TOGENASHI TOGEARI—Nina, Momoka, Subaru, Tomo, and Rupa—as they meet, clash, and ultimately progress through…

The highly anticipated prequel anime film to Square Enix’s Starwing Paradox game, titled As One, has officially unveiled its theme song in a new trailer, building excitement for its upcoming theatrical release. The film, which serves as a feature-length theatrical prequel to the popular arcade game, is set to premiere in Japanese theaters on August 22, 2025. “Meguriboshi”: The Film’s Haunting Melody The newly released full trailer for As One offers an extensive preview of the film’s theme song, “Meguriboshi” (Wandering Star). This evocative track is performed by RUKI, the solo artist name of Ruki Shiroiwa, a prominent member of…

HIDIVE, the prominent anime streaming service, is set to debut the English dub for the highly anticipated slice-of-life drama, Flower and Asura, on July 16, 2025. This premiere marks the beginning of HIDIVE’s “Summer of Dubs” initiative, promising a fresh lineup of English-dubbed content throughout the season. A New Voice for a Critically Acclaimed Series The Flower and Asura anime, known in Japan as Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku, originally premiered in January 2025 and quickly garnered attention for its engaging narrative and distinctive animation by Studio Bind. The series has been streaming exclusively on HIDIVE in its original…

Toei Animation’s official English YouTube channel has commenced streaming the unconventional anime series Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, bringing its unique brand of slapstick comedy to a wider online audience. The streams began on June 28, with episodes airing every weekend morning as a livestream event. A World Where Hair is Freedom The 2003-2006 television anime adapts Yoshio Sawai’s popular slapstick comedy manga. The narrative plunges viewers into a bizarre world in the year 300X, where the militant Hair Hunt troops of the tyrannical Maruhage Empire are on a mission to seize all hair, viewing it as the ultimate form of freedom. Standing…

The highly anticipated third season of the Record of Ragnarok anime, titled Record of Ragnarok III, has officially revealed a new visual and a roster of additional cast members. The anime is based on the popular manga series Shūmatsu no Walküre by Shinya Umemura, Azychika, and Takumi Fukui. Premiere and Streaming Platform Record of Ragnarok Season 3 is slated to debut on Netflix in December 2025. The first two seasons of the anime also exclusively streamed on Netflix. Newly Announced Cast Members Several prominent voice actors have joined the cast for the upcoming season, bringing key characters to life. The…

Anime enthusiasts in Europe and the Middle East can rejoice as Crunchyroll, the leading anime streaming service, has officially announced its acquisition of the streaming rights for the highly anticipated third season of One-Punch Man. This expansion ensures that fans across these regions will have access to the latest adventures of Saitama, the hero who defeats every opponent with a single punch. The third season is slated to premiere in October 2025. Global Distribution and Regional Access Crunchyroll’s acquisition of One-Punch Man Season 3 for Europe and the Middle East is part of a broader global distribution strategy for the…

The upcoming anime series Digimon Beatbreak has officially announced Miyu Irino and Megumi Han as its lead voice cast members. The new television anime, part of the long-running Digimon franchise, is slated to premiere in October 2025. Key Cast Members and Their Roles Miyu Irino will voice the human protagonist of the series, a 15-year-old high school student named Tomorō Tenma. Irino has a notable career in voice acting, having previously voiced characters such as Jinta in Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day and Haku in Spirited Away. He expressed his excitement for the role, noting that Digimon was…

The upcoming four-part theatrical anime project, Girls & Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu!, based on Maruko Nii’s spin-off manga, has announced its Japanese theatrical debut dates. The film series will be released by Showgate. The premiere schedule for the four acts is as follows: Act 1: December 26, 2025 Act 2: January 30, 2026 Act 3: March 6, 2026 Act 4: April 10, 2026 The anime adaptation is directed by Masami Shimoda, with Takahiko Usui serving as the series director. Noboru Kimura is handling the series composition and scripts, and the animation is being produced by P.A. Works and…

The enduring appeal of the beloved Japanese children’s superhero, Anpanman, once again manifested at the domestic box office with the 2025 theatrical release of “Soreike! Anpanman: Chapon no Hero!”. The 36th film in the long-running franchise debuted at the eighth position in the Japanese box office for the weekend of June 27-29, 2025, earning 132,757,670 yen (approximately US$924,000) in its first three days. This opening performance, while not a top-tier financial debut, holds significant meaning within the unique landscape of the Japanese film industry and the sustained cultural phenomenon that is Anpanman. The Enduring Legacy of Anpanman Created by Takashi…

The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Hiromasa Okujima’s “Baban Baban Ban Vampire” manga has made its theatrical debut in Japan, securing the #5 spot at the box office in its opening weekend. The film, a fantastical blend of comedy and romance, premiered on July 4, 2025, attracting a significant audience despite a competitive cinematic landscape. A New Bite for the Vampire Genre “Baban Baban Ban Vampire” is a live-action rendition of the popular manga series, known for its unique “bloody love-comedy” (BL) premise. Directed by Shinji Hamasaki, the film delves into the peculiar life of Ranmaru Mori, a 450-year-old vampire…

Netflix, in conjunction with VIZ Media, has officially announced the English dub cast for Yaiba: Samurai Legend, the new television anime adaptation of Gōshō Aoyama’s popular manga. The announcement was made via Netflix’s X (formerly Twitter) account and at Anime Expo 2025 by WIT Studio’s President George Wada. The English dub, alongside Spanish (LATAM) and Brazilian Portuguese dubs, is set to begin streaming on August 15, 2025, with episodes 1-12, followed by episodes 13-24 on November 21, 2025. The Voice Talent Behind Yaiba: Samurai Legend’s English Dub The newly revealed English voice cast features a lineup of experienced voice actors…

The highly anticipated anime feature film ChaO, directed by Yasuhiro Aoki and produced by the acclaimed Studio 4°C, is set to compete for the prestigious Grand Prize for Feature Animation at the 2025 Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF). The festival, a significant event in the global animation calendar, will run from September 24 to September 28, 2025, with the awards ceremony scheduled for September 27 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Canada. ChaO arrives at OIAF with considerable buzz, having recently secured the “Jury Award” in the Feature Film category at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June…

The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Iwatobineko’s manga, The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife (Tōmei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fūfu ni Naru Futari), has officially been delayed from its initially planned 2025 premiere to 2026. This announcement was made alongside the release of a new teaser trailer, which also revealed the main cast and staff for the series. Overview of the Delay The delay to 2026 was confirmed by the official staff of the anime on Thursday, July 10, 2025, through a teaser promotional video and updates on the official website and X (formerly Twitter) account. While…

The upcoming anime film “The Last Blossom” (also known as Housenka) has unveiled a new trailer that introduces additional cast members, key staff, and the movie’s opening theme song. The film is slated to premiere in Japanese theaters on October 10, 2025. The new minute-long trailer debuted at Anime Expo 2025, offering a preview of the film’s main opening theme song, “Moving Still Life,” performed by the Japanese alt-pop band cero. cero is also composing the overall music for the film. Newly Announced Cast Members Four additional cast members have been confirmed, joining the previously announced main voice cast. These…

The official website for the anime adaptation of Yasuhisa Hara’s Kingdom manga has announced three additional cast members for its upcoming sixth series, set to debut in October 2025. These new voice actors will portray members of the Hi Shin (Fei Xin) Unit within the Qin military. The newly revealed cast members and their respective roles are: Shō Komura as Sou Jin Daichi Hayashi as Sou Tan Yuu Hayashi as Kan To The sixth season of Kingdom is set to feature the beginning of the battle between Qin and Zhao. In this new series, the protagonist, Xin, will take up…

The popular manga series, Fūta Kimura’s Unmei no Makimodo Shi – All Great Achievements Require Time, also known as Fate Rewinder, is officially receiving a television anime adaptation. The announcement was made through a newly launched website on Thursday, which also unveiled a super teaser visual, a promotional video, and key staff information for the upcoming series. Esteemed Staff and Animation Studio Revealed Directing the Fate Rewinder anime is Rie Matsumoto, a highly respected name in the industry known for her work on Blood Blockade Battlefront, the Heartcatch Precure! Hana no Miyako de Fashion Show…Desu ka!? film, and Kyousougiga. The…

The upcoming television anime series, Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, has unveiled its teaser video, confirming returning cast members and introducing new staff for its Spring 2026 premiere. The new season will be produced by Wit Studio, marking a change in animation production from the previous three seasons which were handled by Ajia-do. Returning Cast Reprise Their Roles Fans will be pleased to know that key voice actors from the previous seasons are reprising their roles. Yuka Iguchi returns as Rozemyne, formerly Myne, the series’ protagonist whose passion for books drives the narrative. Show Hayami also…

ABC Animation, a prominent entity in the animation landscape and a subsidiary of Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings, has officially expanded its operations with the establishment of a dedicated music business and label. This strategic move signifies ABC Animation’s deeper integration into the entertainment industry, with its inaugural major undertaking being the production and release of theme songs for the highly anticipated Shūkan Ranobe Anime Program. A New Era for ABC Animation’s Creative Endeavors The launch of the music division marks a significant development for ABC Animation, enabling the company to directly oversee and produce musical components for its various animation…

The official website for the anime film Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- (With Alice in Wonderland -Dive in Wonderland-) has begun streaming a special music video for its theme song, “Zukan” (Guidebook), performed by SEKAI NO OWARI. This film is notably described by its staff as Japan’s first anime film adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s novel, Alice in Wonderland. Special Music Video Details The newly released music video for “Zukan” was produced by P.A. Works, the same studio animating the film. The video incorporates footage from the anime, offering a visual preview alongside the theme…

The electric vehicle market is heating up, and Kia is making a bold move with its new PV5 electric van. Positioned as a direct competitor to the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, the PV5 boasts a compelling combination of value, technology, and practicality that could make it a more attractive option for families and businesses alike. The Kia PV5: A Versatile Electric Van for the Modern Era The Kia PV5 is more than just an electric van; it’s a Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) designed with modularity and adaptability in mind. This innovative approach allows the PV5 to cater to a wide range of…