The Daily Anime

Tatsuo Satou, the acclaimed director and screenwriter behind Kidou Senkan Nadesico (Martian Successor Nadesico) and Madan no Ou to Vanadis (Lord Marksman and Vanadis), died on April 24 due to liver failure. He was 61. Animation studio Nagomi announced the news on Thursday, stating that Satou had been undergoing medical treatment for some time prior to his passing. According to the statement, Satou remained deeply committed to his craft until the end, actively working on new animation projects. &... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/O8a6CQN

The official website for the Vertex Force original television anime revealed the additional staff, a second teaser visual (pictured), and the second teaser promotional video on Friday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere in October 2026. Staff Character Design: Kazuhiro Takamura (Strike Witches) Assistant Director: Gorou Kuji (Bungou to Alchemist: Shinpan no Haguruma) Engine Design: Kanetake Ebikawa (Kidou Senshi Gundam) ENIA Design: JNTHED (Urusei Yatsura (2022) mechanical design) Series... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/tCRW4h2

WWWaveCorporation's Deregula label announced a television anime adaptation of Shaoh's Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru (I'm Dating a Dark Summoner) web manga on Friday, revealing a commemorative illustration drawn by the original creator (pictured). The anime is scheduled to premiere in 2026. Shoah began serializing the fantasy comedy web manga in Dra-Dra Sharp# website in November 2021. Kadokawa published the seventh volume on March 9. Synopsis Amona, a dark summoner and demi-human who... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/6urTB4M

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Kazuto Mihara's World Is Dancing manga revealed additional cast, a key visual (pictured), the opening theme and first promotional video on Thursday. The anime series is scheduled to premiere on July 2 at 10:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX and KBS Kyoto, followed by BS Asahi, Sun TV, and other stations. Cast Ashikaga Yoshimitsu: Takahiro Sakurai (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Nijo Yoshimoto: Nobuo Tobita (Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru) Nariko: Mamiko... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/C9enjt6

WWWaveCorporation's Deregula animation label announced a television anime adaptation of Jyura's Kanojo no Tomodachi (My Girlfriend's Friend) manga on Wednesday, revealing an illustration drawn by the creator (pictured above). The anime series is scheduled to premiere in 2026. Jyura began serializing the erotic drama manga on Young Magazine Web in May 2021. Kodansha released the sixth volume in October 2025. Synopsis Takeru Hidaka is an ambitious high school student aiming for med... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/iSV1daK

The official website of the Tongari Boushi no Atelier (Witch Hat Atelier) TV anime revealed additional cast members this Tuesday. The anime series adapting Kamome Shirahama's fantasy manga began airing on April 6 at 11:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX, BS11, followed by KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, and AT-X. Dagda: Katsuyuki Konishi (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Custas: Toshiki Kumagai (Isekai Mokushiroku Mynoghra) Ayumu Watanabe (Summertime Render) is directing the anime at BUG FILMS. Hiroshi Seko (Owari no Seraph) is hand... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/VsO2Yxk

Voice actress Satomi Akesaka announced her marriage on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. Akesaka, 38, revealed that she has married a man who is not a celebrity or involved in the entertainment industry. According to her post, the two were originally "drinking buddies" who met through social gatherings. The announcement was accompanied by a wedding photo featuring Akesaka in a bridal gown and a handwritten message to her fans. In her statement, Akesaka noted that while the an... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/9QRz0e7