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Taejun Pak, Kim Junghyun's Viral Hit Webtoon Gets TV Anime in April With Crunchyroll Streaming https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/taejun-pak-kim-junghyun-viral-hit-webtoon-gets-tv-anime-in-april-with-crunchyroll-streaming/.207434 Masakazu Hishida directs anime at Okuruto Noboru

New Jersey's AnimeNEXT 2024 Event Canceled https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/new-jersey-animenext-2024-event-canceled/.207424 Convention's parent company Universal Animation, Inc. faced circumstances that halted staff's planning

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Anime Gets English Dub https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/campfire-cooking-in-another-world-with-my-absurd-skill-anime-gets-english-dub/.207423 All 12 dubbed episodes from 1st season debut on February 12

Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds Documentary Debuts on Disney+ on February 23 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/hideo-kojima-connecting-worlds-documentary-debuts-on-disney-on-february-23/.207421 Documentary about game developer premiered during Tribeca Festival last June

Science Saru, MBS Reveal Cast, Staff, Title of 1st Collaboration Short https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/science-saru-mbs-reveal-cast-staff-title-of-1st-collaboration-short/.207415 "Ookuninushi to Sukunabikona" debuts on March 1

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime's Trailer Previews 2nd Stage of First Class Mage Exam https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/frieren-beyond-journey-end-anime-trailer-previews-2nd-stage-of-first-class-mage-exam/.207419 Arc's next part begins in 23rd episode on February 16

Ninja Kamui Anime's English-Subtitled Trailer Streamed https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/ninja-kamui-anime-english-subtitled-trailer-streamed/.207406 Anime premieres with English dub/sub on Saturday

Girls Band Cry Anime's 1st Full Trailer Unveils April 5 Premiere https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/girls-band-cry-anime-1st-full-trailer-unveils-april-5-premiere/.207404 5 girls aim to form a band in Toei anime

The Apothecary Diaries Anime Casts Houko Kuwashima https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/the-apothecary-diaries-anime-casts-houko-kuwashima/.207402 Kuwashima plays former courtesan Fengxian

Gundam SEED FREEDOM Anime Film's Collaboration Music Video Streamed https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/gundam-seed-freedom-anime-film-collaboration-music-video-streamed/.207401 Film opened in Japan on January 26, earned 1.9 billion yen in 1st 10 days

Takashi Sano's Kimi ga Kemono ni Naru Mae ni Manga Gets Live-Action Series in April https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/takashi-sano-kimi-ga-kemono-ni-naru-mae-ni-manga-gets-live-action-series-in-april/.207387 Hiromitsu Katayama stars in show

High Card Anime's 2nd Season Casts Ayumi Mano https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/high-card-anime-2nd-season-casts-ayumi-mano/.207395 Mano plays character Chloe appearing in 6th episode

Hoshimachi Suisei is Vocalist for trapezium Anime Film's Theme Song https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/hoshimachi-suisei-is-vocalist-for-trapezium-anime-film-theme-song/.207394 Hoshimachi Suisei performs MAISONdes song "Nanmonai" alongside sakuma.

The World of Narue Manga Creator Tomohiro Marukawa Dies at 53 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/the-world-of-narue-manga-creator-tomohiro-marukawa-dies-at-53/.207393 Manga creator had been planning new work

Astro Note Original Anime's Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Staff https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-09/astro-note-original-anime-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-staff/.207388 Ai Furihata performs opening theme song for anime premiering in April

Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Reveals More Cast Members https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/suicide-squad-isekai-anime-reveals-more-cast-members/.207386 Taku Yashiro, Kujira, Chika Anzai, Reina Ueda, Mamiko Noto, Jun Fukushima join cast

'Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included' Anime's 2nd Video Reveals More Staff, Previews Opening Song https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/studio-apartment-good-lighting-angel-included-anime-2nd-video-reveals-more-staff-previews-opening-/.207385 Yui Ogura performs opening song "Kimi Iro no Kiseki" for April anime

'As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill' Anime's 3rd Video Unveils More Cast, Opening Song, April 7 Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/as-a-reincarnated-aristocrat-ill-use-my-appraisal-skill-anime-3rd-video-unveils-more-cast-opening-/.207384 Hitomi Nabatame, Haruka Tomatsu join cast; TRUE performs "Blue Days" opening

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin-Hen Anime Premieres in July https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-02-08/kinnikuman-perfect-origin-hen-anime-premieres-in-july/.207383 The official website for the upcoming Kinnikuman Perfect Origin-Hen (Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc, or literally, Kinnikuman Perfect Chо̄jin/Superhuman...

Imagica Group, OLM Change Representative Directors https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/imagica-group-olm-change-representative-directors/.207371 Imagica appoints Shunjiro Nagase as president, OLM appoints Hideki Kama

Brave Bang Bravern! Original TV Anime Casts Tetsu Inada https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/brave-bang-bravern-original-tv-anime-casts-tetsu-inada/.207370 Inada plays Cupiridas in 5th episode

Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise's Live-Action Knuckles Spinoff Series' Trailer Reveals April 26 Premiere https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/sonic-the-hedgehog-franchise-live-action-knuckles-spinoff-series-trailer-reveals-april-26-premiere/.207369 6-episode show streams in additional territories on April 27, Japan later this year

The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil Anime Casts Kaori Ishihara, Ryōtarō Okiayu https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/the-foolish-angel-dances-with-the-devil-anime-casts-kaori-ishihara-ryotaro-okiayu/.207366 Episode 6 features Ishihara as Lilia, Okiayu as Zwei

Kadokawa Acquires Game Developer ACQUIRE as Wholly Owned Subsidiary https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/kadokawa-acquires-game-developer-acquire-as-wholly-owned-subsidiary/.207360 GungHo Entertainment previously acquired company in 2011

takt op. Symphony Smartphone Game Ends Service in Japanese, English on April 9 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/takt-op-symphony-smartphone-game-ends-service-in-japanese-english-on-april-9/.207359 Game launched on June 28

Japanese Live-Action City Hunter Film Launches on Netflix on April 25 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/japanese-live-action-city-hunter-film-launches-on-netflix-on-april-25/.207358 Film starring Ryōhei Suzuki moves setting to modern day

Oshi no Ko, The First Slam Dunk Win TAAF's Top Awards https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/oshi-no-ko-the-first-slam-dunk-win-taaf-top-awards/.207355 Takehiko Inoue, Takeshi Honda, Daiki Nakazawa, YOASOBI also honored

Sorairo Utility Original Golf-Themed Anime Special Gets TV Series https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/sorairo-utility-original-golf-themed-anime-special-gets-tv-series/.207356 Kengo Saito returns to direct anime at Yostar Pictures

Shinkalion Change the World Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Promo Video, April Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/shinkalion-change-the-world-anime-reveals-cast-staff-promo-video-april-debut/.207354 New visual also revealed

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stage Musical Cancels 2 More Opening Days https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-08/jojo-bizarre-adventure-stage-musical-cancels-2-more-opening-days/.207347 Production to pay for fans' canceled hotel & travel after abruptly canceling 1st 5 days

Live-Action Hakubo no Chronicle Show's Trailer Reveals Theme Song, March 1 Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/live-action-hakubo-no-chronicle-show-trailer-reveals-theme-song-march-1-debut/.207346 WEST. performs "FATE" theme for 12-episode series

Seven Seas Licenses Witch and Mercenary Light Novel, Hatsune Miku: Cantarella Manga https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/seven-seas-licenses-witch-and-mercenary-light-novel-hatsune-miku-cantarella-manga/.207345 Yuri Sonoda's Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi manga also licensed

Funimation App Shuts Down on April 2 as Its Accounts Merge With Crunchyroll https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/funimation-app-shuts-down-on-april-2-as-its-accounts-merge-with-crunchyroll/.207344 Crunchyroll will not support Funimation digital copies

North American Anime, Manga Releases, February 4-10 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/north-american-anime-manga-releases-february-4-10/.207262 Handyman Saitou in Another World, Revenger anime; The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Gazing at the Star Next Door manga ship

Sukeban Deka Pretend Manga Ends on March 6 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/sukeban-deka-pretend-manga-ends-on-march-6/.207322 Spinoff manga of Shinji Wada's Sukeban Deka launched in 2021

Live-Action Blue Moment Series Casts Natsuki Deguchi https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/live-action-blue-moment-series-casts-natsuki-deguchi/.207312 Deguchi plays protagonist Aya Kumota

Nintendo Switch Is Now Japan's Top-Selling Game System Ever https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/nintendo-switch-is-now-japan-top-selling-game-system-ever/.207327 Switch sold 33.34 million units in Japan, beating DS' 32.99 million units

AMC Theaters, Cinemark, Regal List Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out/Knapsack Kid Films for U.S. Release in March https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/amc-theaters-cinemark-regal-list-rascal-does-not-dream-of-a-sister-venturing-out-knapsack-kid-films-/.207335 Cinemark lists double feature with sub for March 24, dub for March 25

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Manga Gets TV Anime in July https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/wistoria-wand-and-sword-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-july/.207333 Promo video, visual, cast, staff unveiled

Manga UP! Global Adds Yuusuke Kozaki's Donyatsu Manga https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/manga-up-global-adds-yuusuke-kozaki-donyatsu-manga/.207216 Manga launched in December 2011, inspired anime adaptation of 12 short episodes in 2013

SPY×FAMILY Code: White Anime Film Reveals English Dub Trailer, Global Theatrical Premieres https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/spy-family-code-white-anime-film-reveals-english-dub-trailer-global-theatrical-premieres/.207332 Film opens in N. America on April 19

Make a Girl Anime Film's English-Subtitled 1st Teaser Unveils Cast, More Staff https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/make-a-girl-anime-film-english-subtitled-1st-teaser-unveils-cast-more-staff/.207329 Atsumi Tanezaki, Shun Horie star in Gensho Yasuda's 1st anime feature

Vampire Dormitory Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/vampire-dormitory-anime-reveals-3-more-cast-members/.207325 Wataru Hatano, Yusuke Shirai, Yuki Sakakihara join anime premiering in April

Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals More Cast & Staff, Songs, April 6 Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/jellyfish-cant-swim-in-the-night-anime-main-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-and-staff-songs-april-6-/.207316 Sumire Uesaka, Miho Okasaki, Yukina Shutō, Sally Amaki join Doga Kobo anime's cast

Unnamed Memory Anime Casts Junichi Yanagita as Lanak https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/unnamed-memory-anime-casts-junichi-yanagita-as-lanak/.207324 4th 'scenery visual' also posted for April anime

The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases Anime Unveils More Cast https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/the-banished-former-hero-lives-as-he-pleases-anime-unveils-more-cast/.207286 Aimi, Megumi Han, Mariya Ise join cast of April anime

EVO 2024 Tournament Reveals Main Game Lineup https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-07/evo-2024-tournament-reveals-main-game-lineup/.207313 Tekken 8, Guilty Gear -Strive-, King of Fighters XV, Mortal Kombat 1, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, more games announced

No Longer Allowed In Another World Anime's Video Reveals Cast, Staff, July Debut https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-06/no-longer-allowed-in-another-world-anime-video-reveals-cast-staff-july-debut/.207311 Hiroshi Kamiya, Rumi Okubo, Sayumi Suzushiro, Makoto Koichi star in anime

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Reveals Final Trailer, Gameplay Video, Demo https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-06/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-reveals-final-trailer-gameplay-video-demo/.207310 Demo featuring Nibelheim episode available now, with Junon update coming on February 21

Nintendo Switch Console Sales Reach 139.36 Million Worldwide https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-02-06/nintendo-switch-console-sales-reach-139.36-million-worldwide/.207302 Super Mario Bros. Wonder reaches 10.70 million units sold