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Kinnikuman Perfect Origin-Hen Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Cast Members Mamoru Miyano, Akira Kamiya https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-28/kinnikuman-perfect-origin-hen-anime-1st-promo-video-reveals-cast-members-mamoru-miyano-akira-kamiya/.206016 Miyano stars as titular character, original Kinnikuman voice actor Kamiya gets 2 roles

Kingdom Anime's 5th Series Reveals Main Promo Video, 2 New Cast Members https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-28/kingdom-anime-5th-series-reveals-main-promo-video-2-new-cast-members/.206013 Kenta Miyake, Yoshihisa Kawahara join cast of series premiering on January 6

Future Boy Conan Anime Gets Stage Play Adaptation in May, June 2024 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-28/future-boy-conan-anime-gets-stage-play-adaptation-in-may-june-2024/.206003 Israeli director, choreographer, artist Inbal Pinto, French scriptwriter, director David Mambouch to direct stage play

Yuu Watase's Fushigi Yûgi: Byakko Senki Manga Returns in May 2024 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-28/yuu-watase-fushigi-yugi-byakko-senki-manga-returns-in-may-2024/.205994 Series launched in 2017

Akuyaku Reijo Tensei Oji-san Manga Listed With Anime https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-28/akuyaku-reijo-tensei-oji-san-manga-listed-with-anime/.206007 Michiro Ueyama launched manga about middle-aged man reincarnating as fantasy villainess in 2020

'Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!' Novels Get Anime https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/welcome-to-japan-ms-elf-novels-get-anime/.206000 J-Novel Club publishes novels, manga in English

Engage Kill Smartphone Game for Engage Kiss Franchise Ends Service on March 21 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/engage-kill-smartphone-game-for-engage-kiss-franchise-ends-service-on-march-21/.205998 Game launched on March 1 earlier this year

Persona 3 Reload Game's Video Highlights School Life https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/persona-3-reload-game-video-highlights-school-life/.205997 Game launches on February 2

Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile Game Ends Service on March 29 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/fullmetal-alchemist-mobile-game-ends-service-on-march-29/.205996 Game launched in August 2022

North American Anime, Manga Releases, December 24-30 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/north-american-anime-manga-releases-december-24-30/.205960 Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution, Overman King Gainer anime; Spy x Family: Family Portrait, Loyal Soldier, Lustful Beast novels ship

Diasporaiser Manga Ends https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/diasporaiser-manga-ends/.205990 Science fiction series launched on September 15

Gamaran: Shura Manga Enters 'Final Battle' https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/gamaran-shura-manga-enters-final-battle/.205967 Volume 30 ships in March

Anju Hino Launches New Kyōganake no Hanayome Manga https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/anju-hino-launches-new-kyoganake-no-hanayome-manga/.205970 Series launches on January 22

Nyoijizai's RePAIR Kono Sekai wa Jizoku Kanōdesu ka? Manga Ends https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/nyoijizai-repair-kono-sekai-wa-jizoku-kanodesu-ka-manga-ends/.205981 Manga about high school girl, android boy repairing broken things launched in September 2022

Tekken 8 Game Adds Kuma as Playable Character https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/tekken-8-game-adds-kuma-as-playable-character/.205992 Fighting game launches on January 26

Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange Anime Reveals 2nd Ending Theme by Mika Nakashima https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/firefighter-daigo-rescuer-in-orange-anime-reveals-2nd-ending-theme-by-mika-nakashima/.205991 2nd part begins on January 6

Kana Yamada, Aki Shimizu's Tsugō no Ii Hate Manga Ends https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/kana-yamada-aki-shimizu-tsugo-no-ii-hate-manga-ends/.205982 Manga launched in March 2022

Akitaka Launches New Supernatural Manga https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-26/akitaka-launches-new-supernatural-manga/.205968 Romantic comedy series launches on January 22

Dragon Quest Tact Smartphone Game Ends English Service in February https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/dragon-quest-tact-smartphone-game-ends-english-service-in-february/.205965 Game launched in English in 2021

Muv-Luv, Muv-Luv Alternative Games' Switch Version Launches on March 28 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-12-27/muv-luv-muv-luv-alternative-games-switch-version-launches-on-march-28/.205971 Retailers Biccamera and Neowing are listing Muv-Luv 20th Odyssey Box, the combined physical Nintendo Switch release of the Muv-Luv and Muv-Luv Alternative...

Uma Musume Pretty Derby Franchise Gets Anime Film in May 2024 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/uma-musume-pretty-derby-franchise-gets-anime-film-in-may-2024/.205986 Trailer, visual unveiled for Beginning of a New Era starring Yuri Fujimoto as Jungle Pocket

Touken Ranbu Kabuki Stage Play Gets Theater Screenings in Japan on April 5 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/touken-ranbu-kabuki-stage-play-gets-theater-screenings-in-japan-on-april-5/.205980 Touken Ranbu: Tsuki no Tsurugi Enishi no Kiri no wa kabuki play ran from July 2-27 in Tokyo

Sound! Euphonium 3 Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/sound-euphonium-3-anime-reveals-teaser-trailer/.205984 3rd season premieres in April 2024

Kaitō's Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyūtan Light Novel Series Gets TV Anime Adaptation https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-27/kaito-mob-kara-hajimaru-tansaku-eiyutan-light-novel-series-gets-tv-anime-adaptation/.205983 Light novel series launched in 2019; manga adaptation's 1st volume free online until January 9

World Maker, Toho Announce Winner for Short Film Contest https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-26/world-maker-toho-announce-winner-for-short-film-contest/.205975 Kitarō's "Kao no Nai Machi" storyboard won contest judged by Jordan Vogt-Roberts

Kiss×sis' Bow Ditama Launches New Manga https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-26/kiss-sis-bow-ditama-launches-new-manga/.205973 New manga Hikage Majo wa Kizukanai is based on Jin Aino's story

2024 Doraemon Film Reveals Comedy Duo Kagaya as Guest Cast https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-26/2024-doraemon-film-reveals-comedy-duo-kagaya-as-guest-cast/.205969 Duo plays multiple roles in March 1 film

Ishura Anime's Main Promo Video Previews sajou no hana's Opening Song https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-26/ishura-anime-main-promo-video-previews-sajou-no-hana-opening-song/.205954 Anime premieres on January 3

SPY×FAMILY Code: White Film Opens at #1 in Japan With 1.2 Billion Yen https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/spy-family-code-white-film-opens-at-no.1-in-japan-with-1.2-billion-yen/.205943 Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo jumped back to #5 with 173 million yen weekend

27th Detective Conan Film's Trailer Reveals Kaito Kid's True Target https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/27th-detective-conan-film-trailer-reveals-kaito-kid-true-target/.205939 Kaito Kid steals Hijikata Toshizō's sword, fights Heiji in April 12 film

A Man Who Defies the World of BL Manga Gets New Live-Action Show https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/a-man-who-defies-the-world-of-bl-manga-gets-new-live-action-show/.205937 Atsuhiro Inukai returns as main character; other cast includes Yūtarō, Asahi Itō, Akihisa Shiono

The Boy and the Heron Becomes 1st Animated Film to Win Best Picture at Florida Critics Circle https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/the-boy-and-the-heron-becomes-1st-animated-film-to-win-best-picture-at-florida-critics-circle/.205852 Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards also nominates Joe Hisaishi for Outstanding Original Score for a Studio Film for The Boy and the Heron

Takara Tomy's Shinkalion Franchise Gets New TV Anime https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/takara-tomy-shinkalion-franchise-gets-new-tv-anime/.205936 Signal.MD, Production I.G collaborate on new anime Shinkalion Change the World

SPYxANYA: Operation Memories Life-Sim Game's Opening Movie Streamed https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/spyxanya-operation-memories-life-sim-game-opening-movie-streamed/.205892 Game launched for Switch in Japan on December 21 with PS5, PS4, PC versions launching in 2024

Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange Anime Reveals Key Visual for Show's 2nd Part https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/firefighter-daigo-rescuer-in-orange-anime-reveals-key-visual-for-show-2nd-part/.205898 The Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange television anime of Masahito Soda and Kuro Tomiyama's Megumi no Daigo: Kyūkoku no Orange manga released a new...

Live-Action Golden Kamuy Film Streams TV Ads, Reveals IMAX Poster https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/live-action-golden-kamuy-film-streams-tv-ads-reveals-imax-poster/.205899 Film premieres on January 19

Manga UP! Global Adds The Emperor's Shaman, Rooming with a Gamer Gal, More Manga https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/manga-up-global-adds-the-emperor-shaman-rooming-with-a-gamer-gal-more-manga/.205913 Service also adds Anything's Possible with Ultimate Alchemy manga

Digimon Trading Card Game Gets Digimon Liberator Webcomic Adaptation in Spring 2024 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-12-25/digimon-trading-card-game-gets-digimon-liberator-webcomic-adaptation-in-spring-2024/.205902 Bandai Card Game's YouTube channel revealed on Saturday the Digimon trading card game based on the franchise is getting a webcomic in spring 2024 titled...

Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Anime Confirms 2nd Season https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/ron-kamonohashi-forbidden-deductions-anime-confirms-2nd-season/.205933 1st season premiered on October 2

Sand Land Game's Behind-the-Scenes Video Highlights Base Camp https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/sand-land-game-behind-the-scenes-video-highlights-base-camp/.205911 Game will launch for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

#Compass Anime Project Streams 3rd Promo Video https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/compass-anime-project-streams-3rd-promo-video/.205934 Anime project adapts NHN PlayArt, Dwango's online RTS game

The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists for Next Part https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/the-seven-deadly-sins-four-knights-of-the-apocalypse-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists-for-next-part/.205922 Anime continues on January 7

Shinobanai! CryptoNinja Sakuya Anime Gets 2nd Season in January https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/shinobanai-cryptoninja-sakuya-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-january/.205926 1st season debuted on October 3

'Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included' Anime Reveals Ending Theme Song by SoundOrion https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/studio-apartment-good-lighting-angel-included-anime-reveals-ending-theme-song-by-soundorion/.205925 SoundOrion performs "Sunday Day" ending theme

Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Project's Nijiyon Anime Gets 2nd Season in April https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-25/love-live-nijigasaki-high-school-idol-club-project-nijiyon-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-april/.205923 1st season of spinoff series launched on January 6

Promised Neverland Writer Kaiu Shirai Pens New 1-Shot Manga With Shiki Hamada https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-12-25/promised-neverland-writer-kaiu-shirai-pens-new-1-shot-manga-with-shiki-hamada/.205854 The fourth and fifth combined 2024 issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that the magazine will release a new one-shot for...

Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp Compilation Film Gets N. American Screening in 2024 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-24/kizumonogatari-koyomi-vamp-compilation-film-gets-n-american-screening-in-2024/.205910 Film premieres in Japan on January 12

Shangri-La Frontier Anime's New Promo Video Previews 2nd Part's Opening Theme 'Danger Danger' https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-24/shangri-la-frontier-anime-new-promo-video-previews-2nd-part-opening-theme-danger-danger/.205915 FZMZ feat. icy performs new opening theme, ReoNa performs new ending theme "Gajumaru ～Heaven in the Rain～"

'The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You' Anime Gets Second Season https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-24/the-100-girlfriends-who-really-really-really-really-really-love-you-anime-gets-second-season/.205918 Character designer Akane Yano shares celebratory illustration

Riichirou Inagaki, Yusuke Murata's Eyeshield 21 Manga Gets New Chapter for 21st Anniversary https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-24/riichirou-inagaki-yusuke-murata-eyeshield-21-manga-gets-new-chapter-for-21st-anniversary/.205853 Shueisha publishes new 55-page chapter on January 29