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Crunchyroll Announces 7 More Anime for 2024 Including Re:Monster, Vampire Dormitory https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/crunchyroll-announces-7-more-anime-for-2024-including-re-monster-vampire-dormitory/.205326 Crunchyroll also announces An Archdemon's Dilemma, The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic, more

Crunchyroll Original Meiji Gekken: 1874 to Premiere in Japan on January 14 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/crunchyroll-original-meiji-gekken-1874-to-premiere-in-japan-on-january-14/.205325 Yūichi Nakamura, Satoshi Mikami star in historical series at studio Tsumugi Akita Anime Lab

Manga UP! to Add Square Enix Manga Previously Hosted on Crunchyroll https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/manga-up-to-add-square-enix-manga-previously-hosted-on-crunchyroll/.205274 Service adds The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest manga on December 10

Osamu Yamamoto Launches 'Remu a Stray Cat' Manga https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/osamu-yamamoto-launches-remu-a-stray-cat-manga/.204867 Series teases 'fight against evil'

Hamaguri to Launch TRUMP Prequel Manga Based on Kenichi Suemitsu's Vampire Stage Play Franchise https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/hamaguri-to-launch-trump-prequel-manga-based-on-kenichi-suemitsu-vampire-stage-play-franchise/.205188 Vampire manga's final volume ships in February

Pumpkin Night Manga Ends 2nd Part, Announces 3rd Part https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/pumpkin-night-manga-ends-2nd-part-announces-3rd-part/.205183 Horror series launched in 2016

Pop Duo See-Saw Return to Gundam SEED for Freedom Film's Ending Song https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/pop-duo-see-saw-return-to-gundam-seed-for-freedom-film-ending-song/.205314 Chiaki Ishikawa, Yuki Kajiura's 1st new song in about 2 decades

5 New Manga to Launch in Young Magazine From Daiju Yanauchi, Kōji Megumi, Shūzō Oshimi, Harold Sakuishi, U Satomi https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/5-new-manga-to-launch-in-young-magazine-from-daiju-yanauchi-koji-megumi-shuzo-oshimi-harold-/.205184 Announced series debut in January-February

Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 27-December 3 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/japan-video-game-rankings-november-27-december-3/.205266 Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince debuts at #1

Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 27-December 3 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-november-27-december-3/.205268 Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Firefighter Daigo both earn 3.7% rating

Crayon Shin-chan Franchise Reveals 31st Anime Film Crayon Shin-Chan: Ora-tachi no Kyōryū Nikki https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/crayon-shin-chan-franchise-reveals-31st-anime-film-crayon-shin-chan-ora-tachi-no-kyoryu-nikki/.205307 Film about friendship between Shiro, "small dinosaur" opens in summer 2024

The Unwanted Undead Adventurer TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals January 5 Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-09/the-unwanted-undead-adventurer-tv-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-january-5-debut/.205306 Series stars Ryōta Suzuki, Mikako Komatsu, more

Meca Tanaka's Asa made Matemasen! Manga Ends in February https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/meca-tanaka-asa-made-matemasen-manga-ends-in-february/.205186 Love comedy launched in 2017

Bloody Mary Manga Gets Stage Play in 2024 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/bloody-mary-manga-gets-stage-play-in-2024/.205301 Naoya Kitagawa, Shuya Sunagawa star in play in Tokyo from January 26-February 4

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Game Streams 'Bucket List' Story Trailer https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-game-streams-bucket-list-story-trailer/.205300 Like a Dragon Day RGG Roundup streams on December 8

Singer Vicke Blanka Goes on 1st N. American Tour https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/singer-vicke-blanka-goes-on-1st-n-american-tour/.205297 Tour goes to 10 locations from January 31-February 20

Toonami Airs Attack on Titan: The Final Chapters Part 2 Anime on January 6 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/toonami-airs-attack-on-titan-the-final-chapters-part-2-anime-on-january-6/.205298 Crunchyroll to stream dubs for anime's finale on January 7

Deadline: The Boy and the Heron Film Earns Over US$2 Million from Preview Screenings https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/deadline-the-boy-and-the-heron-film-earns-over-usd2-million-from-preview-screenings/.205296 Film opened in N. American theaters on Friday with preview screenings on Thursday

Monthly Bushiroad Magazine Ends Publication https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/monthly-bushiroad-magazine-ends-publication/.205295 3 manga transfer to Comic Growl after Monthly Bushiroad's final issue on April 8

Houchu Ohtsuka Joins Cast of A Playthrough of a Certain Dude's VRMMO Life Anime https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/houchu-ohtsuka-joins-cast-of-a-playthrough-of-a-certain-dude-vrmmo-life-anime/.205279 Ohtsuka plays red dragon king Igraon in anime's 11th episode on December 11

Fudanshi Shōkan Boys-Love Isekai Comedy Manga Gets 6th Net Mini Anime https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/fudanshi-shokan-boys-love-isekai-comedy-manga-gets-6th-net-mini-anime/.205276 3-episode anime debuted on YouTube on Friday

The Apothecary Diaries Anime Casts Noriko Hidaka as Fengming https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/the-apothecary-diaries-anime-casts-noriko-hidaka-as-fengming/.205273 Character appears in 10th episode on Saturday

Mr. Villain's Day Off Anime's New Promo Video Previews Opening, Ending Themes https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/mr-villain-day-off-anime-new-promo-video-previews-opening-ending-themes/.205272 Series premieres on January 7

Golf Manga Rising Impact From Seven Deadly Sins' Nakaba Suzuki Gets Netflix Anime https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/golf-manga-rising-impact-from-seven-deadly-sins-nakaba-suzuki-gets-netflix-anime/.205270 Anime to stream in 2 seasons in June 2024, August 2024

Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki 2nd Stage Anime Reveals January 3 Premiere in New Promo Video https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/bottom-tier-character-tomozaki-2nd-stage-anime-reveals-january-3-premiere-in-new-promo-video/.205269 New video previews DIALOGUE+'s opening, ending themes

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Anime Reveals Theme Songs, January 5 Debut in New Promo Video https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/the-wrong-way-to-use-healing-magic-anime-reveals-theme-songs-january-5-debut-in-new-promo-video/.205267 More cast, new visual also revealed

Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp Compilation Film Reveals New Visual, Trailer https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/kizumonogatari-koyomi-vamp-compilation-film-reveals-new-visual-trailer/.205265 Compilation film opens in Japan on January 12

Johnny & Associates Agency Changes Name to Starto Entertainment https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-08/johnny-and-associates-agency-changes-name-to-starto-entertainment/.205263 Atsushi Fukuda named new president

Armored Core VI Wins Best Action Game at The Game Awards 2023 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/armored-core-vi-wins-best-action-game-at-the-game-awards-2023/.205248 Final Fantasy XVI wins Best Score, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom wins Best Action/Adventure

Capcom Unveils New Monster Hunter Wilds Game for 2025 Release https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/capcom-unveils-new-monster-hunter-wilds-game-for-2025-release/.205261 Newest game in Monster Hunter franchise releases for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam

Final Fantasy XVI Game's Trailer Reveals 2 New DLC https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/final-fantasy-xvi-game-trailer-reveals-2-new-dlc/.205260 "Echoes of the Fallen" DLC debuts on Friday, "The Rising Tide" debuts next spring

Guilty Gear Strive Fighting Game Reveals Elphelt as 11th DLC Character https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/guilty-gear-strive-fighting-game-reveals-elphelt-as-11th-dlc-character/.205246 Game also gets "TEAM OF 3" three-on-three team versus mode next year

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Game's Trailer Reveals Game's Theme Song https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-game-trailer-reveals-game-theme-song/.205259 Loren Allred performs theme song "No Promises to Keep," composed by Nobuo Uematsu

Rise of the Ronin Game's Trailer Reveals March 22 Release Date https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/rise-of-the-ronin-game-trailer-reveals-march-22-release-date/.205256 New game from Sony Interactive Entertainment, Team Ninja

Bandai Namco Unveils Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/bandai-namco-unveils-dragon-ball-sparking-zero-game/.205255 New game in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighters launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam

Sega Develops New Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage Games https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/sega-develops-new-jet-set-radio-golden-axe-streets-of-rage-games/.205252 Also developing new games for Shinobi, Crazy Taxi franchises

Hideo Kojima, Jordan Peele Unveil New OD Game https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/hideo-kojima-jordan-peele-unveil-new-od-game/.205254 Game stars Sophia Lillis

Square Enix Unveils Vision of Mana Game for 2024 Release https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/square-enix-unveils-vision-of-mana-game-for-2024-release/.205253 New game in Mana/Seiken Densetsu RPG series

Ikumi Nakamura's Unseen Studio Unveils Kemuri Game https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/ikumi-nakamura-unseen-studio-unveils-kemuri-game/.205251 New game from director of Ghostwire: Tokyo

Persona 3 Reload Game's Trailer Previews Opening Song https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/persona-3-reload-game-trailer-previews-opening-song/.205250 Remake launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on February 2

Metaphor: ReFantazio Game's Trailer Reveals Fall 2024 Release, PS4/PS5 Release https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/metaphor-refantazio-game-trailer-reveals-fall-2024-release-ps4-ps5-release/.205249 New trailer highlights Royal Tournament story

Kurayukaba, Kuramerukagari Anime Films Debut in Japanese Theaters on April 12 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/kurayukaba-kuramerukagari-anime-films-debut-in-japanese-theaters-on-april-12/.205230 Newly announced Kuramerukagari film adapts Ryohgo Narita's novella in franchise

North American Anime, Manga Releases, December 3-9 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/north-american-anime-manga-releases-december-3-9/.205142 Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, Bibliophile Princess anime; My Dog is a Death God, We Started a Threesome!! manga ship

Bikkuri-Men Anime Casts Junichi Suwabe https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/bikkuri-men-anime-casts-junichi-suwabe/.205239 Suwabe plays Super Devil in 10th episode

Great Pretender Anime's Deluxe Edition BD Set Ships on March 12 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/great-pretender-anime-deluxe-edition-bd-set-ships-on-march-12/.205238 5-disc set includes all 23 episodes, art cards, poster, art book

The Blue Wolves of Mibu TV Anime Casts Shun Horie https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/the-blue-wolves-of-mibu-tv-anime-casts-shun-horie/.205237 Horie plays original character Tanaka Tarō of Shinsengumi

Splatoon Tournament Delayed, Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo Canceled Due to Threats https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/splatoon-tournament-delayed-nintendo-live-2024-tokyo-canceled-due-to-threats/.205236 Threats targeted Nintendo's employees, tournament's staff, spectators

Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts Spinoff Manga Ends in 5 Chapters https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/sacrificial-princess-and-the-king-of-beasts-spinoff-manga-ends-in-5-chapters/.205185 Spinoff manga launched in August 2022

The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Ending Theme Song https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/the-foolish-angel-dances-with-the-devil-anime-2nd-promo-video-previews-ending-theme-song/.205219 Series starring Yūma Uchida, Ayane Sakura premieres on January 8

12 Works Including Frieren, Elusive Samurai, Ya Boy Kongming! Nominated for 69th Shogakukan Manga Awards https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-07/12-works-including-frieren-elusive-samurai-ya-boy-kongming-nominated-for-69th-shogakukan-manga-/.205222 Competition no longer features categories