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Manga Debuts: Host to Shachiku

This edition of Manga Debuts takes a look at Mitsuru Kawajili's Host to Shachiku. Kawajili is a relative newcomer, whose manga has been serialized in Futabasha’s Manga Action since early 2023.

Demelza Ward • April 28

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Evangelion Wind Symphony Tour Heads to North America

Evangelion Wind Symphony 2025 is coming to three North American cities in celebration of Neon Genesis Evangelion's 30th anniversary. The acclaimed concert from Japan will make its North American debut with performances in three cities: Toronto (Canada), Irving (Texas, US), and Los Angeles.

Tamara Lazic • April 28

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Producer Masanori Fujita Appointed as Science Saru President

Toho producer Masanori Fujita has been appointed as the new president of studio Science SARU. Fujita is taking over from Eunyoung Choi, who was the president and CEO, and co-founded the studio with director Masaaki Yuasa.

Tamara Lazic • April 28

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Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru Announces Anime

Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru (There's Also a Hole in the Student Council) manga is getting an anime adaptation by studio Passione, with Naoyuki Tatsuwa (Oomuro-ke, Nisekoi) as the director.

Tamara Lazic • April 27

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Interview: Sunny and Gloomy Talk Rainbow, AI in Art, and Queer Expression

The creators of the LGBTQ+ young adult webtoon series RAINBOW! talk about their creative process, their feelings about the series, and their future projects.

Brett Michael Orr • April 27

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Arknights: Rise From Ember Reveals Trailer, July 4 Premiere

Arknights: Rise From Ember revealed a new trailer, key visuals, and a July 4 premiere date. The new season follows Arknights: Perish in Frost, which aired in 2023. Yostar Pictures is animating the series.

Tamara Lazic • April 26

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Dan Da Dan Season 2 Unveils New Trailer

Season 2 of DAN DA DAN anime revealed a trailer and July 3 premiere date.

Tamara Lazic • April 26

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Kaiju No. 8: The Game Opens Global Pre-Registration

The upcoming Kaiju No. 8: The Game opened global pre-registrations on April 25. Co-produced by Akatsuki Games, TOHO and Production I.G, the game immerses players in the world of Naoya Matsumoto’s best-selling series. The global pre-registration is now live (excluding Mainland China).

Tamara Lazic • April 25

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ROAD59 A Yakuza’s Last Stand Reveals September Release Date

Bushiroad announced that ROAD59 A Yakuza’s Last Stand visual novel will be released globally on September 25 on Steam and that it is now available to wishlist. The visual novel will also be available on Nintendo Switch globally, as a digital download only.

Tamara Lazic • April 25

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Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Reveals Trailer, October Release Date

Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise movie will premiere on October 24 in Japan, announced with a new trailer and visual. Studio MAPPA is animating.

Tamara Lazic • April 25

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Housenka Movie Reveals Trailer, Fall 2025 Release Date

The previously announced Housenka (The Last Blossom) movie revealed a new visual and trailer earlier this week. The movie has been officially selected for the Feature Film Competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025 and will be premiering in Japan in the fall of 2025.

Tamara Lazic • April 25

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What Does Akiyuki Shinbo Even Do?

Whenever you watch a SHAFT anime, you may be wondering who Akiyuki Shinbo is or what exactly it is that he does. I'm here to bring the answers.

Sarca • April 24

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LiSA's Another Great Day North America Tour Adds New LA Concert Date

J-Pop icon LiSA announces second Los Angeles concert date ahead of tour in June 2025

Kim Pham • April 24

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Crunchyroll Adds Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Movie to Its Catalog

Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom movie is coming to Crunchyroll later today (April 24, 2025, at 5 pm PST). The movie was originally released in Japan last year and it had a North American screening run in November. Total runtime of the movie is 132 minutes.

Tamara Lazic • April 24

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Mechanical Marie Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, Visual

Mechanical Marie (Kikaiji Kake no Marie) anime revealed a new teaser trailer and visual earlier today. Studios ZERO-G and Liber are animating the adaptation which is slated to premiere this fall. The trailer features the main cast, Nao Toyama as Marie and Haruki Ishiya as Artur. The plot follows a

Tamara Lazic • April 23

Manga Debuts: Host to Shachiku

Evangelion Wind Symphony Tour Heads to North America

Producer Masanori Fujita Appointed as Science Saru President

Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru Announces Anime

Interview: Sunny and Gloomy Talk Rainbow, AI in Art, and Queer Expression

Arknights: Rise From Ember Reveals Trailer, July 4 Premiere

Dan Da Dan Season 2 Unveils New Trailer

Kaiju No. 8: The Game Opens Global Pre-Registration

ROAD59 A Yakuza’s Last Stand Reveals September Release Date

Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Reveals Trailer, October Release Date

Housenka Movie Reveals Trailer, Fall 2025 Release Date

What Does Akiyuki Shinbo Even Do?

LiSA's Another Great Day North America Tour Adds New LA Concert Date

Crunchyroll Adds Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Movie to Its Catalog

Mechanical Marie Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, Visual

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