Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend Showcases Ikumi in New Visual
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A new memorial visual has been unveiled for the upcoming Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend anime film, showcasing the character Ikumi Akagi. The anime film will premiere in Japan on October 16, 2026. ©2025 鴨志田 一/KADOKAWA/青ブタ Project An accompanying video featuring Ikumi and her memorial visual has also been released. Soichi Masui (reprising) is directing the anime film, with Masahiro Yokotani (series composer for the TV anime) as story composer, Satomi Tamura (reprising) as character designer, and fox capture plan (reprising) as music composer. CloverWorks is in charge of the animation production. Meanwhile, the anime’s voice cast includes: • Kaito Ishikawa as Sakuta Azusagawa • Asami Seto as Mai Sakurajima • Sora Amamiya as Uzuki Hirokawa • Aya Yamane as Ikumi Akagi • Konomi Kohara as Sara Imeji • Manaka Iwami as Miori Mito • Reina Ueda as Nene Iwamizawa The Rascal Does Not Dream light novel series is written by Hajime Kamoshida and illustrated by Keji Mizoguchi, who both previously worked on The Pet Girl of Sakurasou. The series was published by ASCII Media Works, with the volumes being released under the Dengeki Bunko imprint. The light novel’s first volume, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, was published on April 10, 2014. Fifteen total volumes have been published as of July 2025, with the latest volume being a short story collection. A second short story collection will be released in Japan on October 9, 2026. Yen Press licensed the light novels and manga adaptation for English release. The anime adaptation began in 2018 with…
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Maebashi Witches Compilation Film Reveals Teaser Visual & Fall 2026 Premiere
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A teaser visual and a Fall 2026 premiere date have been revealed for the previously announced Maebashi Witches theatrical compilation film. Its Japanese title is Gekijoban Maebashi Witches: Majo Minarai no Emoemories/. The compilation film was announced earlier in March 2026. © PROJECT MBW The TV anime series has been rebroadcasted on Japanese television since April 5, 2026. It originally aired for 12 total episodes from April 6, 2025 to June 22, 2025. Junichi Yamamoto (Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion) directed the anime series, with Erika Yoshida (Bocchi the Rock!) as series composer and scriptwriter, Inami Yu (illustrator) as original character designer, Nozomi Tachibana (Kemono Jihen) as character designer, and Yuri Habuka (More than a Couple, Less than Lovers) as music composer. Bandai Namco Music Group was credited with the music production, while Sunrise was credited with the original work and animation production. Meanwhile, the anime’s main voice cast stars: • Sakura Kasuga as Yuina Akagi • Tomokazu Sugita as Geroppe • Hinano Sakikawa as Azu Nisato • Rena Motomura as Kyoka Kitahara • Haruka Minami as Choco Mitsumata • Honami Momose as Mai Kamiizumi © PROJECT MBW Crunchyroll streamed Maebashi Witches in several countries and territories worldwide. It describes the main premise as: Welcome to Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. For first-year high school student Yuina Akagi, her middling life takes a wild turn the moment a mysterious frog named Keroppe shows up and asks her, “Why don’t you become a witch?” Alongside Azu Niisato, Kyoka Kitahara, Choco Mitsumata, and Mai Kamiizumi, Yuina and her friends are…
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Yuki Kuwahara & Masahiko Tanaka Join Voice Cast of The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for The Throne TV Anime
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The official Twitter/X account and website of the upcoming The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for The Throne TV anime series has announced the addition of two new cast members. The series is scheduled to premiere in Japan in July 2026. The two new cast members joining the series include Yuki Kuwahara, best known as the voice of Tohru from Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, as Christa Lakes Aadler (left) and Masahiko Tanaka, who voices Kyoichi Sudo from Initial D, as Sebastian (right). ©タンバ・夕薙/KADOKAWA/出涸らし製作委員会 ©タンバ・夕薙/KADOKAWA/出涸らし製作委員会 ©タンバ・夕薙/KADOKAWA/出涸らし製作委員会 Meanwhile, the anime’s previously announced voice cast include: • Yuma Uchida as Arnold Lakes Aadler • Kikunosuke Toya as Leonardo Lake Aadler • Manaka Iwami as Finne Von Kleinert • Maaya Uchida as Elna Von Kleinert • Kaede Hondo as Lynphia • Atsushi Tamaru as Eric • Ryota Takeuchi as Gordon • Mitsuki Saiga as Zandra • Kazuhiko Inoue as Johannes Yuji Yanase (The World’s Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country’s Novice Seeker) is directing the anime series, with Kazuko Tadano (Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos) and Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (Trigun Stargaze) as series composer. MAHO FILM is handling the animation production. The light novel series is written by Tanba and illustrated by Yunagi. It was first published under Kadokawa’s Sneaker Bunko imprint on September 1, 2019 and has released 16 main volumes as of April 2026. A 17th volume will be released in Japan on July 1, 2026. The story began as a Shosetsuka ni Naro web novel in February 2019. A manga adaptation by Yukino Amagai was launched in December 2019. Its Japanese title is Saikyo Degarashi…
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Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 on Bookscan's April Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
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16 manga including Gachiakuta, Dandadan, One Piece, Witch Hat Atelier, Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer, The Summer Hikaru Died, My Dress-Up Darling also rank on list
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Jujutsu Kaisen, Gachiakuta Manga Rank on NYT May Bestseller List
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The 29th volume of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #6 on The New York Times’ monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in…
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Webtoon-Based Live-Action Movie Purge List Confirms Production, Lead Cast
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Story follows young girl who loses everything during political upheaval
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