Now that we’re well through the fifth, and currently airing, season of the Date A Live TV anime adaption of the light novels written by Koushi Tachibana and illustrated by Tsunako, the series has released a brand new character trailer featuring the latest Spirit to join the cast – Mio Takamiya. Related: Date A Live V English Dub Reveals Cast and Crew, Release Date Director Jun Nakagawa ( Ranking of Kings episode director) continues to helm the series at studio Geektoys. Crunchyroll streams the series as it airs in Japan, describing the anime as such: Ordinary high school boy Shido discovers a mysterious girl at ground zero of a recent spacequake. Shido learns, through his sister Kotori, that the girl is one of the Spirits: mystical creatures responsible for the spacequakes. Shido is recruited to help “seal” the sprits and end their threat to mankind. There’s just one catch: the...
- 5/27/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Akiba Souken, an anime and manga research company, has announced the results of their official poll, titled “Who is the Most Popular Female Voice Actor of the Spring 2024 Anime? – Spring 2024 Female Lead Voice Actor Popularity Poll”.
The poll, which was open to the public from April 18, 2024, to May 9, 2024, saw a massive turnout with over 14,917 votes cast.
Checkout the top 15 female voice actors of Spring 2024 below:
15. Umino Kawamura (59 votes)
Role: Izumi Ito in Rinkai!
14. Maria Sashide (69 votes)
Role: Ema Mizunami in Laid-Back Camp: Season 3
13. Hanamori Yumiri (89 votes)
Role: Hoshino Takanashi in Blue Archive the Animation, Nadeshiko Kagamihara in Laid-Back Camp: Season 3
12. Misaki Kuno (206 votes)
Role: Gawain Nanaumi in Rising Impact
11. Rena Hasegawa (390 votes)
Role: Miko Yahiko in Rinkai!
10. Karin Isobe (442 votes)
Role: Kogane Tsukioka in The Idolmaster Shiny Colors
9. Yuuri (446 votes)
Role: Momoka Kawaragi in Girls Band Cry
8. Rina (471 votes)
Role: Nina Iseri in Girls Band Cry
7. Mirei...
The poll, which was open to the public from April 18, 2024, to May 9, 2024, saw a massive turnout with over 14,917 votes cast.
Checkout the top 15 female voice actors of Spring 2024 below:
15. Umino Kawamura (59 votes)
Role: Izumi Ito in Rinkai!
14. Maria Sashide (69 votes)
Role: Ema Mizunami in Laid-Back Camp: Season 3
13. Hanamori Yumiri (89 votes)
Role: Hoshino Takanashi in Blue Archive the Animation, Nadeshiko Kagamihara in Laid-Back Camp: Season 3
12. Misaki Kuno (206 votes)
Role: Gawain Nanaumi in Rising Impact
11. Rena Hasegawa (390 votes)
Role: Miko Yahiko in Rinkai!
10. Karin Isobe (442 votes)
Role: Kogane Tsukioka in The Idolmaster Shiny Colors
9. Yuuri (446 votes)
Role: Momoka Kawaragi in Girls Band Cry
8. Rina (471 votes)
Role: Nina Iseri in Girls Band Cry
7. Mirei...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
As previously reported , voice actor Miyu Tomita (female Matsuri Kazamai in Ayakashi Triangle ) is scheduled to release her fifth CD single "Paradoxes" from Nippon Columbia on April 17, 2024. Prior to the CD release, the title tune was released on streaming services on April 10, and her official YouTube channel posted the song's music video simultaneously. "Paradoxes" is now featured as the opening theme for Date A Live V , the latest fifth season of the TV anime Date A Live . Her previous fourth CD single song "OveR" was used as the opening theme for the anime's fourth season in 2022. In the music video for the epic rock ballad, Tomita wears an outfit based on a pure white one-piece dress, creating a sense of unreality. Miyu Tomita "Paradoxes" music video Related: Voice Actor Miyu Tomita to Release 5th CD Single "Paradoxes" in April First press limited edition CD jacket Regular edition Related: Date A...
- 4/11/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Fantasy romance anime The Duke of Death and His Maid is pulling on our heartstrings once again in its third season, and with it comes another bop-and-ballad set to orchestrate the ever-growing rapport between the Duke and Alice. Creditless versions of Season 3's opening and ending theme sequences, featuring "Cinematic Parade" by nasuo☆ ( Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie Op) and "Etoile Mémoires" by Ayumi Mano, respectively, are now available to watch below. Related: An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride Anime Releases Creditless Opening Theme Video Based on the manga by Inoue, The Duke of Death and His Maid is directed by Yoshinobu Yamakawa ( Hi Score Girl ) at studio J.C.Staff and stars Natsuki Hanae (Vanitas in The Case Study of Vanitas ) and Ayumi Mano (Natsumi in Date A Live ) as the titular pair. Crunchyroll streams the first two seasons and is simulcasting the third, describing the story like...
- 4/8/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Our first lap through Highspeed Étoile is complete, and the original anime's opening theme song title perfectly encaptures its vibes: "Adrenalized", which is performed by Nana Mizuki ( Tomodachi Game Op). A creditless version of the sequence is now available to watch below, while the series' first episode is currently streaming on Crunchyroll . Related: The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3 Anime Releases Creditless Opening Theme Video Featuring original character designs by Takuya Fujima ( Warlords of Sigrdrifa ), Highspeed Étoile is directed by Keitaro Motonaga at studio A-cat and stars Fuka Izumi, Yoko Hikasa, Yoko Hikasa, Shiori Izawa, Yui Horie and Ayaka Suwa. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series and describes the story: Rin Rindo, who once dreamt of becoming a ballet dancer before being sidelined by injury, is embracing a quiet life with her grandmother until she is unexpectedly thrust into the high-speed world of racing. Now, she faces a new adrenaline-fueled reality in the Nex Race,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Today's the day… The day for fools. The April day chosen specially to fool people. April Fools' Day. Right before things get real with a super-stacked spring 2024 season , anime of all types and genres once again pulled the lever on a massive stock of tricks and twists for April 1 today in Japan. Once more unto the breach, dear fools, as we break down some of the best gags the industry had to offer in 2024. A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics via official Twitter A golden statue of Sara has been erected in Gifu! As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World via official Twitter Japanese comedian Hollywood Zakoshisyoh replaces Natsumi Fujiwara as the voice of protagonist Ars Louvent ahead of the series' premiere this week. Astro Note via official Twitter We all know the phrase, "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
No problems for these goblins, as this season's Re:Monster anime series is already primed for a same-day English dub evolution starting on Monday, April 1 as part of Crunchyroll's Spring 2024 lineup! Here's the gob-smacking cast and crew for Episode 1: Re:Monster English Dub Cast Gobrou voiced by Sean Letourneau Gobkichi voiced by Reagan Murdock Gobmi voiced by Kate Bristol Aoi voiced by Sarah Wiedenheft Gobjii voiced by Sonny Strait Gobe voiced by Jill Harris Re:Monster English Dub Cast Voice Director: Cris George Producer: Zach Bolton Writer: Leah Clark Mixer: William Dewell Engineer: Jeremy Woods Related: Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Dubs Include Kaiju No. 8, Konosuba Season 3 and More Key Visual Related: Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 English Dub Hits Crunchyroll This Weekend Based on the light novels by Kogitsune Kanekiru, Re:Monster is directed by Takayuki Inagaki ( Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story- ) at Studio Deen, with series composition by Hiroshi Yamaguchi ( Grimms Notes The Animation...
- 3/29/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
The official website for Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai , the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Shihon Takamura's romantic comedy light novel series, released a new key visual today featuring the two twin protagonists — Rumi and Naori Jinguji. The anime is currently scheduled to premiere in July 2024. Motoki Nakanishi ( Summoned to Another World... Again? ) is also now confirmed to direct the TV anime. "The staff is working hard to bring out the charm of the original novel, which unfolds from the viewpoints of the twin heroines Rumi and Naori, who have diametrically opposed personalities, and the protagonist Jun, who is at the mercy of both of them," said Nakanishi. "We hope that you will join us in watching the sweet and sour love triangle that develops amidst the dilemma of their mutual love for each other, which sometimes ends up hurting each other." Related: Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai TV Anime...
- 3/24/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Ahead of an April 7 premiere in Japan and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the third season of fantasy romance anime The Duke of Death and His Maid releases a main trailer at AnimeJapan 2024 today that provides another preview of the sequel's ending theme song, "Etoile Mémoires" by Ayumi Mano. Related: Crunchyroll Announces Spring 2024 Anime Season Lineup! Based on the manga by Inoue, Yoshinobu Yamakawa ( Hi Score Girl ) directs The Duke of Death and His Maid at studio J.C.Staff, based on the manga by Inoue. The anime stars Natsuki Hanae (Vanitas in The Case Study of Vanitas ) and Ayumi Mano (Natsumi in Date A Live ) as the main leads. If you're a fan of romance anime, check out the first two seasons in a range of subs and dubs, right here on Crunchyroll ! How can you fall in love when you can’t even hold hands? Due to a childhood curse, anything...
- 3/23/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
The Date A Live anime is getting ready to return with Date A Live V on April 10, which also happens to be Tohka Yatogami's birthday. A stage event was held during the ongoing AnimeJapan 2024 festivities, taking the opportunity to show off a new trailer full of highlights from the new season. It all starts with some quick cuts from the story so far before introducing more season five footage. Date A Live V 2nd Trailer Related: Date A Live V, Sound! Euphonium Season 3 and More Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll Jun Nakagawa returns to the series at Geektoys, with Naoto Nakamura also returning as the character designer and Go Sakabe as the music composer. Fumihiko Shimo returns to write the series composition with the cast from the first four seasons returning for Date A Live V . Crunchyroll recently announced plans to stream Date A Live V as part of the Spring 2024 season,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll has just revealed an exciting lineup of upcoming anime during the industry panel at the La Mole convention in Mexico. Read on for all of the new anime coming to Crunchyroll soon, including the live-action drama series Route of OddTaxi , as well as the fifth season for Date A Live and more! Announcements are in alphabetical order. A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring Release Date: July 2024 Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis Synopsis: Kayano Takumi is accidentally killed by a god and reincarnated. Granted a variety of skills, he is sent to a dangerous monster-infested forest in another world. In the woods, Takumi encounters a young boy and girl who look like twins, and he decides to take care of them and names Allen and Elena. Surprised by how easily they defeat monsters with their combat abilities,...
- 3/16/2024
- by José S.,Kyle Cardine
- Crunchyroll
The official website and accounts for romance anime The Duke of Death and His Maid revealed today that the previously announced third season will premiere on April 7 at 22:00 Jst in Japan. A new visual paying homage to the manga's first volume cover and a short trailer were also revealed. As previewed below, Ayumi Mano performs "Etoile Mémoires" for the sequel's ending theme, while nasuo☆ will perform "Cinematic Parade" for the opening theme. Main Visual Related: The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 2 Anime Releases Full-Size Music Video for Ending Theme Song Based on the manga by Inoue, The Duke of Death and His Maid is directed by Yoshinobu Yamakawa ( Hi Score Girl ) at studio J.C.Staff and stars Natsuki Hanae (Vanitas in The Case Study of Vanitas ) and Ayumi Mano (Natsumi in Date A Live ) as the titular pair. If you're a fan of romance anime, check out the...
- 3/7/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
The official site and social channels for the Date A Live anime—based on the light novel series written by Koshi Tachibana and illustrated by Tsunako—have been updated with the airdate for the 5th season. Date A Live V is now set for an April 10, 2024 broadcast premiere across Japanese TV networks. Related: Date A Live V Anime Revealed with Illustration by Character Designer Tsunako Jun Nakagawa returns to the series at Geektoys, with Naoto Nakamura also returning as the character designer and Go Sakabe as the music composer. Fumihiko Shimo returns to write the series composition with the cast from the first four seasons returning for Date A Live V . Crunchyroll previously streamed the fourth Date A Live season as it aired in 2022 in Japan, alongside streaming the first three seasons, describing the series as such: Ordinary high school boy Shido discovers a mysterious girl at ground zero of a recent spacequake.
- 3/5/2024
- by Humberto Saabedra
- Crunchyroll
Japanese record company Nippon Columbia has announced that voice actor Miyu Tomita's (female Matsuri Kazamai in Ayakashi Triangle ) fifth CD single "Paradoxes" is set to release on April 17, 2024. It will be her first CD release in a year and a half since her concept mini album "Fizzy Night" in November 2022. As reported , the song will be featured as the opening theme for the forthcoming fifth season of the TV anime Date A Live . Her previous fourth CD single song "OveR" was used as the opening theme for the anime's fourth season in 2022. In video message posted on her official YouTube channel, she said, "Following the fourth season, I'll be in charge of the opening theme for the fifth season of the TV anime Date A Live , which will start airing in April 2024. Hooray! The title of the song is 'Paradoxes.' To tell the truth, I recorded this song over a year ago.
- 2/16/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
It has been a few years coming but today Kadokawa finally revealed that the fifth season of the popular long-running harem sci-fi anime series Date A Live will be premiering in April 2024 ! Alongside the news, the series got its first main trailer, a brand new key visual, a Spirits character visual for the new character Mio Takamiya and details of the opening and ending theme. Date A Live IV opening singer Miyu Tomita will be returning to the franchise for Date A Live V ’s opening theme tune “Paradoxes” with voice acting singing unit sweet Arms, who all have roles in the series, also returning to sing the ending theme song “Hitohira.” Mio Takamiya Spirit character visual Related: Harem Hijinks Await in Date A Live V TV Anime Trailer The original Date A Live light novels are written by Koushi Tachibana, illustrated by Tsunako, and published in Japan by Kadokawa under their Fantasia Bunko imprint.
- 2/15/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
First announced in November 2022, upcoming fantasy comedy anime Acro Trip is now well on its way to a 2024 premiere after unveiling a key visual and teaser trailer today. Key Visual Four main cast members were also confirmed, as follows: Chizuko Date voiced by Miku Ito (Kokkoro in Princess Connect! Re:Dive ) Chroma voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki (Shido in Date A Live ) Berry Blossom voiced by Inori Minase (Misaki in Dead Mount Death Play ) Mashiro voiced by Kengo Kawanishi (Gen in Dr. Ston E ) Chizuko Date Chroma Berry Blossom Mashiro Related: 17 Essential Magical Girl Anime on Crunchyroll Based on the manga by Yone Sawata, Acro Trip is being directed by Ayumu Kotake at studio Voil, with series composition by Shinichi Inozume, character designs by Toshie Kawamura and music by Technoboys Pulcraft Green-fund. As previously reported , the story follows normal middle-school girl Chizuko Date—a Niigata-area otaku who's a fan of real-life local magical girl Berry Blossom.
- 1/31/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
The fourth season of the Date A Live anime series, titled Date A Live IV, was produced by Geek Toys and directed by Jun Nakagawa. Like the rest of the series, it follows the adventures of Shido Itsuka. The season was scheduled to premiere in October 2021 but got delayed to April 2022. Fumihiko Shimo is writing the fourth season’s scripts, with Naoto Nakamura designing the characters, and Go Sakabe returning to compose the series’ music. It will premiere on April 8, 2022. The opening theme is titled “OveR” performed by Miyu Tomita, and the ending theme is titled “S.O.S” performed by sweet Arms.
- 3/31/2022
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
Yen Press, LLC just announced a slate of upcoming titles during the Yen Press Industry Panel that was a part of the Virtual Crunchyroll Expo. Acquisitions include the manga, Do You Like the Nerdy Nurse?, Love and Heart, Days on Fes, The Girl Without a Face, I Can’t Reach You, Play it Cool, Guys and Penguin Gentlemen and the light novels, Virgin Road and Date A Live.
All announced titles are scheduled for a February 2021 print and digital release.
Do You Like the Nerdy Nurse? Story and Art by Arata Kawabata
“The beauty in the nurse’s office is a secret nerd (who doesn’t hide it very well). Nijiko Momoyama is the the newly appointed school nurse. But beneath her gorgeous façade lies an unmistakable love for all things geeky…!”
Do You Like the Nerdy Nurse? is a romantic comedy manga that includes many fun otaku references in...
All announced titles are scheduled for a February 2021 print and digital release.
Do You Like the Nerdy Nurse? Story and Art by Arata Kawabata
“The beauty in the nurse’s office is a secret nerd (who doesn’t hide it very well). Nijiko Momoyama is the the newly appointed school nurse. But beneath her gorgeous façade lies an unmistakable love for all things geeky…!”
Do You Like the Nerdy Nurse? is a romantic comedy manga that includes many fun otaku references in...
- 9/7/2020
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Date a Live is one of the numerous Japanese light novel series that have become popular enough to receive adaptations in other mediums. Genre-wise, it is an excellent example of the high school romcom series that incorporate elements from either fantasy, science fiction, or both. However, while Date a Live might not have the most novel premise, it is nonetheless something that has managed to stand out from its counterparts. Here are 10 things that you may or may not have known about Date a Live: 1. The Light Novel Series Is Ongoing Date a Live started up with the
10 Things You Didn’t Know about “Date a Live”...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about “Date a Live”...
- 1/1/2019
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
If you’re interested in finding out more about Date A Live season three, you’ll be glad to know that there are definite plans in the works to create a third season. There are two distinct tracts involved with Date A Live, the one that exists with the novels and the one that has been adapted for the first and second season of the anime show. These two are very different from each other, even going as far as focusing on different main characters. In short, many people believe that there is not a lot in common between the two except
What We Know about Date A Live Season 3 So Far...
What We Know about Date A Live Season 3 So Far...
- 11/20/2018
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Organisers have announced that the McM London Comic Con this May will host the European premiere of new Sunrise film Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin III. Comic Con will also welcome the series’ mecha designer and producer, Mika Akitaka and Osamu Taniguchi – both of whom will be signing autographs for fans and presenting a panel on the Saturday of the Excel London show.
Mika Akitaka has worked as a mechanical designer on a slew of Mobile Suit Gundam titles prior to The Origin, such as Mobile Suit Gundam Zz and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083, along with series such as Martian Successor Nadesico, A Certain Magical Index: Miracle of Endymion, Date A Live, Sakura Wars and Super Robot Wars Og: The Inspector. As well as producing The Origin, Osamu Taniguchi’s credits include The Piano Forest, Lupin III (TV Special), Moyashimon and slice-of-life comedy Ramen Fighter Miki.
An adaptation of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko’s best-selling manga,...
Mika Akitaka has worked as a mechanical designer on a slew of Mobile Suit Gundam titles prior to The Origin, such as Mobile Suit Gundam Zz and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083, along with series such as Martian Successor Nadesico, A Certain Magical Index: Miracle of Endymion, Date A Live, Sakura Wars and Super Robot Wars Og: The Inspector. As well as producing The Origin, Osamu Taniguchi’s credits include The Piano Forest, Lupin III (TV Special), Moyashimon and slice-of-life comedy Ramen Fighter Miki.
An adaptation of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko’s best-selling manga,...
- 4/20/2016
- by Kat Wheat
- Nerdly
The Chinese Ministry of Culture has blacklisted the following anime titles from distribution in China, online or in print:
1.Terror in Resonance
2.Blood-c
3. Highschool of the Dead
4.Ergo Proxy
5. Parasyte
6.The Skull Man
7.Another
8.Inferno Cop
9.Afro Samurai
10. Tokyo Ghoul √A
11. Sword Art Online II
12. Tokyo Esp
13.Tokyo Ravens
14. Devil May Cry
15. Rin – Daughters of Mnemosyne
16.The Testament of Sister New Devil
17. Attack on Titan
18. Corpse Party
19.Strike the Blood
20. Death Note
21. Deadman Wonderland
22. Date A Live II
23. Psycho-Pass
24. Devilman Lady
25.School Days
26. Those Who Hunt Elves
27. Elfen Lied
28.High School DxD
29.Samurai Bride
30.So, I Can’t Play H!
31.Girls Bravo: Second Season
32. Kanokon
33. Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero
34. Sakura Diaries
35.Black Butler
36. Claymore
37.Dance in the Vampire Bund
Senior Ministry official Liu Qiang stated, “The list is the result of evaluations by investigators, reviews by the ministry and the opinions of experts. It aims to guide websites...
1.Terror in Resonance
2.Blood-c
3. Highschool of the Dead
4.Ergo Proxy
5. Parasyte
6.The Skull Man
7.Another
8.Inferno Cop
9.Afro Samurai
10. Tokyo Ghoul √A
11. Sword Art Online II
12. Tokyo Esp
13.Tokyo Ravens
14. Devil May Cry
15. Rin – Daughters of Mnemosyne
16.The Testament of Sister New Devil
17. Attack on Titan
18. Corpse Party
19.Strike the Blood
20. Death Note
21. Deadman Wonderland
22. Date A Live II
23. Psycho-Pass
24. Devilman Lady
25.School Days
26. Those Who Hunt Elves
27. Elfen Lied
28.High School DxD
29.Samurai Bride
30.So, I Can’t Play H!
31.Girls Bravo: Second Season
32. Kanokon
33. Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero
34. Sakura Diaries
35.Black Butler
36. Claymore
37.Dance in the Vampire Bund
Senior Ministry official Liu Qiang stated, “The list is the result of evaluations by investigators, reviews by the ministry and the opinions of experts. It aims to guide websites...
- 4/1/2016
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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