The Daily Anime

The official website of the Tongari Boushi no Atelier (Witch Hat Atelier) television anime revealed additional cast on Monday. 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. Voice actors Mutsumi Tamura (Ragna Crimson) and Yoshito Yasuhara (Teogonia) are joining the cast as Tartah and Nolnoa, respectively. Ayumu Watanabe (Summertime Render) is directing the anime at BUG FILMS. Hirosh... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/yIUWJcx

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Ezogingitsune's Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Itte kara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita. (I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand.) light novel announced three additional cast members on Tuesday. The anime series was previously scheduled for an April 2026 premiere but is now rescheduled to debut in July 2026. Cast Arone: Wakana Maruoka (Shijou Saikyou no Daimaou, Murabito A ni Tensei suru) Ario: Yuuki Ter... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/u951hEi

The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Sayonara Lara (Goodbye, Lara) original television anime unveiled additional cast, opening theme, and the second promotional video on Friday. The original anime series is scheduled to premiere in July 2026. Cast Yoshiya Ootsu: Tomohiro Ono (Toumei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fuufu ni Naru Futari) Makoto Ootsu: Mitsuaki Madono (Saiunkoku Monogatari) Ema Ootsu: Nanae Sumitomo (Hotel Inhumans) Rowan: Masaki Terasoma (Shiunji-ke no Kodomotachi) Pop... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/T0WgEtI

Production company King Records opened an official website for the television anime adaptation of Shinichi Sawaragi's Pen to Wappa to Jijitsukon (A Pen, Handcuffs, and a Common-Law Marriage) manga on Friday, revealing an announcement visual (pictured above), celebratory illustration (pictured right) by Tank Gasuyama, and an announcement promotional video. Sawaragi began serializing the mystery romance series in Young Animal in December 2022, illustrated by Tank Gasuyama. Hakusensha publish... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/aPIDERw

Production company Bandai Namco Filmworks announced a new short anime for Future GPX Cyber Formula on Wednesday, commemorating the anime series' 35th anniversary. The official website also revealed a 35th anniversary visual (pictured) and a promotional video. The new anime will be a direct sequel to the Future GPX Cyber Formula Sin original video anime and will include a new cyber machine, the Zenith Asurada AKF-S0/G, which was designed by Shouji Kawamori (Sousei no Aquarion original creato... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/x1uFtRo

Production company Bandai Namco Filmworks opened an official website for a television anime adaptation of Kaeru Chouhoukiteki's Majo to Youhei (Witch and Mercenary) light novel on Wednesday, revealing the main cast, staff, a teaser visual (pictured above), and teaser promo. The anime series will air on NTV in 2027. Voice actors Taito Ban (Ore dake Level Up na Ken) and Saori Hayami (Spy x Family) are starring as Zig Crane and Siasha, respectively. Staff Director: Shinpei Ezaki (Vivy: Fluori... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/4HcF0b9

The official website of Azur Lane: Bisoku Zenshin! Ni!! (Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! Season 2) revealed additional cast, the theme song, and the second promotional video on Monday. The new season is scheduled to premiere on July 6 at 1:00 a.m. on BS11, followed by Tokyo MX. Cast Charybdis: Yuu Ayase (Frame Arms Girl) Devonshire: Kaoru Sakura (Irodorimidori) Dido: Ruriko Aoki (Megami no Café Terrace) Golden Hind: Yuka Hinata Liverpool: Mizuki Mano (Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta Shiromadoushi,... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/SQvuf2V

Production company Kadokawa announced a short anime adaptation of Chuugaku Akamatsu's Hidan no Aria (Aria the Scarlet Ammo) light novel on Wednesday, revealing a key visual (pictured). The short anime is commemorating the anime series' 15th anniversary. Akamatsu began penning the action comedy light novel under the MF Bunko J imprint in August 2008, featuring illustrations by Kobuichi (Kore wa Zombie desu ka?). Kadokawa published the 44th volume in December 2025. Hidan no Aria has a cu... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/90VtGJz

A television anime adaptation of Satoshi Kisaichi's Black Channel manga was announced by publishing company Shogakukan through the official Monthly CoroCoro Comic Twitter (now X) account on Tuesday, revealing an announcement visual (pictured). Satoshi initially launched the manga in MiraCoro Comic magazine in January 2020, where it was voted the most popular entry of the issue. After a short pilot run in Monthly CoroCoro Comic starting in April 2020, the series began its full serialization... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/Yd7rV8t

The official X (formally Twitter) of the Wareware wa Uchuujin (We Are Aliens) revealed the main cast, additional staff, teaser visual (pictured right) and teaser trailer on Tuesday. The film is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theaters in 2026. Cast Tsubasa: Ryota Bando (Fureru.) Kyotaro: Amane Okayama (Blue Giant) Tsubasa (child): Yuto Makiki Kyotaro (child): Yuku Nakagome Yaffle (Entotsu Machi no Poupelle) is composing the music. Kouhei Kadowaki (Beastars 2nd Season episode director) is dire... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/ndq1tHy

The official X (formerly Twitter) of Dark Machine television anime announced additional cast on Friday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on Fuji TV in 2026. Cast Myojin: Kazuyuki Okitsu (Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 2) Ryo: Ryouta Suzuki (Fate/strange Fake) Kinji: Genta Nakamura (Kaijuu 8-gou 2nd Season) Hiru: Souhei Horikane (Saigo ni Hitotsu dake Onegai shitemo Yoroshii deshou ka) Kazumi Terada (Chikyuugai Shounen Shoujo assistant director) is helming the anime at Production +h. Team Carbu... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/wSpuL4D

Production company Kadokawa announced a new Date A Live anime project titled Date A Live F: Last Date on Friday, revealing new staff, returning cast, a teaser visual (pictured), and teaser promo. Junji Nishimura (Nurarihyon no Mago, Mato Seihei no Slave chief director) is helming the new anime at Fugaku. Cast Shidou Itsuka: Nobunaga Shimazaki (Baki) Tooka Yatogami: Marina Inoue (Boku no Hero Academia) Origami Tobiichi: Misuzu Togashi (Nichijou) Kotori Itsuka: Ayana Taketatsu (5-toubun no Hanayom... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/3xDiXNq

The official website of the Mononoke anime movie project unveiled a pair of additional cast, key visual (pictured), the theme song, and second trailer for the third movie, subtitled Hebigami (Snake God), on Thursday. The movie is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theatres on May 29. Voice actresses Yukana (Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch) and Eiji Takemoto (Golden Kamuy) are joining the cast as Amanotsubone and Saku Mizorogi, respectively. Singer-songwriter AiNA THE END will perform the theme so... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/RPBqDc8

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Touwa Akatsuki's Sekai Saikyou no Kouei: Meikyuukoku no Shinjin Tansakusha (The World's Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker) light novel announced supporting cast on Monday. The anime series will begin airing on Tokyo MX, BS11, and Sun TV in July 2026. Cast Misaki: Kaede Hondo (Isekai Mokushiroku Mynoghra) Madoka: Kanon Takao (Zenshuu.) Melissa: Yuuka Aisaka (Isekai Nonbiri Nouka) Yuuji Yanase (Isekai M... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/qyBVTL1

Hayate, a joint venture established by Aniplex and Crunchyroll, has acquired all outstanding shares of animation studio Lay-duce, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction marks Hayate's first equity investment in an animation production studio and signals a strategic shift toward vertically integrated production capabilities. Founded to develop anime content for global audiences—primarily distributed via Crunchyroll's international streaming platform—Hayate has... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/S5KUxpV

The official website of the Doko yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e (To You in the Beyond) movie revealed the main cast, additional staff, a teaser visual (pictured right), and a second teaser trailer on Sunday. The anime movie adapting Akiko Abe's mystery romance novel will premiere in theaters in Japan on October 9. Cast Kazuki Tsukigase: Hiiro Ishibashi (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku) Nanao Aika: Anna Nagase (Summertime Render) Mikiya Ozaki: Simba Tsuchiya (Ballroom e Youkoso) Takatsu: Hirosh... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/nVyGmeW

The official X (formally Twitter) of the Akane-banashi television anime revealed an additional pair of cast on Saturday. The anime series adapting Yuuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue's drama performance arts manga will begin airing on TV Asahi's IMAnimation programming block, followed by BS Asahi and AT-X at 11.30 p.m. on April 4. Voice actors Fumihiko Tachiki (Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen) and Hiroaki Hirata (Sanda) are joining the cast as Zensho Arakawa and Ikken Arakawa, respectively. Ayu... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/6lRy7gJ

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Nyannyan Factory's Yani Neko (Chainsmoker Cat) manga revealed additional cast and a key visual (pictured) on Friday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on Tokyo MX and BS11 at 12:30 a.m. every Thursday, starting on July 3. Cast Masuko Etsushimaru: Misato Matsuoka (Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?) Kaoruko Nishi: Ayaka Shimizu (Rock wa Lady no Tashinami deshite) Ouya Ootani: Tetsu Inada (Silent Witch) Aruko Sakai: Shiori Izawa (Chainsaw Man)... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/3Op1aBn

Mayu Murata's Honey Lemon Soda will conclude in the May 2026 issue of Ribon Magazine on April 3. The 124th chapter will mark the end of its 10-year serialization. Murata began serializing the school romance manga in Ribon Magazine in December 2015. Shueisha shipped the 30th volume in December 2025 and will release the 31st and final volume on May 25. Honey Lemon Soda has a cumulative circulation of over 16 million copies. Produced by J.C.Staff, the first season aired in Winter 2025 and con... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/9oNA62I

Production company VAP announced a second season for the The Fable television anime on Thursday. The new season will adapt the Yamaoka-hen (Yamaoka Arc). The official website also revealed the returning cast and staff, along with a teaser visual (pictured). Voice actors Kazuyuki Okitsu, Miyuki Sawashiro, Kana Hanazawa, Akio Ootsuka, and Tetsuo Komura are reprising their roles from the first season. Ryousuke Takahashi (Soukou Kihei Votoms) returns to direct at Tezuka Productions. Produced by Tezu... from News - MyAnimeList https://ift.tt/SNfj3h6