From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II Reveals BLUE ENCOUNT Ending Theme Song
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A short promotional video has been released for the upcoming From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Ⅱ TV anime series, which highlights its main ending theme song. The second season is scheduled to begin broadcasting in Japan on July 8, 2026. The ending theme for the anime’s second season is “Mikansei” by Japanese rock band BLUE ENCOUNT. Akio Kazumi (Fist of the Blue Sky Re: Genesis) is directing the second season, with Kunihiko Okada (The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy) as series composer, Satsuki Hayasaka (The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy co-character designer) as character designer and chief animation director, and Nozomu Koga (new) and Masaru Kawashima (new) as assistant directors. Passione and Hayabusa Film are handling the animation production. Meanwhile, the anime’s main voice cast stars: • Hiroaki Hirata as Beryl Gardinant • Nao Toyama as Allucia Citrus • Hitomi Ueda as Surena Lysandra • Yuki Hirose as Curuni Crueciel • Hinaki Yano as Ficelle Harbeller • Arisa Nakada as Mewi Freya • Chiwa Saito as Lucy Diamond • Kaito Ishikawa as Henblitz Drout • Naoya Uchida as Mordea Gardenant From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Ⅱ will exclusively stream on Prime Video worldwide in select countries and territories. The first season premiered on April 6, 2025 and ran for 12 episodes until June 22, 2025. The main synopsis for the second season is described as: Beryl Gardenant is a middle-aged swordsman instructor. Now, he is serving as a special instructor for the Knightly Order and a guardian to orphans, He has gradually settled into…
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Yen Press Licenses Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family!, Witches Can’t Be Collared & More December 2026 Titles
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Yen Press announced the license acquisitions of 15 manga and light novel series, as well as the release of a Bungo Stray Dogs box set collection. The new licenses consist of eight manga series and six light novel titles. Here are the details on Yen Press’ latest licenses: Manga Witches Can’t Be Collared Original Story: Yuri Yumemi Character Design: Wata Manga Art: Makuei Synopsis: The Las Lilte Empire, with boundless magic power at their command, has grown to great prosperity…but in the wrong hands, that power can pose a grave threat. To counteract the rampant abuse of magic, the Empire established the Magic Crimes Bureau. In the imperial capital, Elayl, hardened detective Rogue has to make a deal with the most despicable criminal of them all—because only Miseria, the witch who unleashed hell on the world, has the kind of power that can help him solve the case surrounding the Lifetaker. But when you’re dealing with convicted witches, standard investigation protocol just won’t cut it… Your Castle’s Little Helper: Please Feed Me, I’ll Work Original Story: Kazuhito Minagi Character Design: PenekoR Manga Art: Kazumi Kurihara Synopsis: In the darkest corner of a grand castle, a starving young girl collapses from hunger…but the second she thinks her life is over, the soul of a former Japanese office worker, Chihiro Sagami, awakens inside of her—and there’s no way Chihiro is dying here!! As she wanders the castle in search of food, Chihiro happens upon the kitchen and begs the kindhearted chefs working there for help…and so begins her new life! Revitalized by…
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VIZ Media Announces Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, WITCHRIV, No Glass Slippers for Me: Reincarnated Cinderella & More Spring 2027 Releases
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VIZ Media has announced its upcoming slate of Spring 2027 titles, which include several manga, books, and deluxe edition releases, including Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo and WITCHRIV. Here are the details on the publisher’s upcoming titles: Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Story: Gege Akutami Art: Yuji Iwasaki Synopsis: 68 years after the Culling Game, siblings Yuka and Tsurugi Okkotsu are pulled into a galactic conflict when an alien race arrives on Earth. The Exorcist and the Lovestruck Raven Story and Art: Akira Osora Synopsis: Talented but isolated exorcist Asaki Hibana is trying to be a normal high schooler. Could a handsome boy with big black wings be her first ally, or is he hiding something sinister? WITCHRIV Story and Art: Hakuri Synopsis: Nona is a witch, and her world hates witches. She tries to live in peace with her mother among humans, avoiding the brutal Magic Surveillance Bureau at all costs. Will a small act of kindness change her life forever? #Gal x Gal Yuri Story and Art: Inoue The manga was first added as a simulpub title on the VIZ manga service in December 2025. Synopsis: Yua just got dumped by her boyfriend. Reina’s been single for a hot minute. So, like, what if they dated? I mean, they’re kind of #perfect for each other! A one-year trial run turns into a #relationship4life?! Takemitsu Zamurai Story: Issei Eifuku Art: Taiyo Matsumoto Synopsis: A ronin tries to escape his violent past, but in Edo Japan, the sword that made him a killer refuses to stay sheathed. No Glass Slippers for Me: Reincarnated Cinderella Story: Mio Nanao…
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Sumo Wrestlers Tamawashi & Tamashoho Join Voice Cast of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia
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Two active Mongolian sumo wrestlers have been cast in their first-ever voice acting roles for the upcoming Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia TV anime series. The anime is scheduled to begin broadcasting in Japan on July 4, 2026. ©Tomato Soup(AKITASHOTEN)/Jaadugar Committee Sumo wrestler Tamawashi (whose full name is Ichiro Tamawashi) will voice Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, while Tamashoho (whose full name is Manpei Tamashoho) will voice an unnamed “resilient Mongol soldier.” Both wrestlers will also be playing several other characters in the series. A special English-subtitled comment video featuring Tamawashi and Tamashoho has also been released in conjunction with the casting announcement. They join a main anime voice cast that will star: • Akira Sekine as Sitara • Ami Koshimizu as Töregene • Houko Kuwashima as Fatima • Jun Saito as Muhammad • Hiro Shimono as Ögedei • Ryota Suzuki as Tolui • Miyu Irino as Shira • Daisuke Namikawa as Chagatai • Kenji Nojima as Jochi Naoko Yamada (director of A Silent Voice, K-ON!, The Heike Story, The Colors Within) is serving as the chief director for the anime series, with Abel Gongora (Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, DAN DA DAN Season 2 co-director) as director, Kenichi Yoshida (Eureka Seven character designer) as character designer and animation chief, Kanichi Kato (The Eminence in Shadow) as series composer, and Koshiro Hino as music composer. Science SARU is in charge of the animation production. Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is based on Tomato Soup’s A Witch’s Life in Mongol manga series. It began serialization on Akita Shoten’s Souffle…
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