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Featuring "Martian" by yorushika ( Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Ed) and "SugaRiddle" by Nagi Yanagi, respectively, creditless versions of Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary Season 2's opening and ending song sequences are now available to watch below. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the latest series. Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary Season 2 Opening Video Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary Season 2 Ending Video Related: Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- Anime Gives the Green Light with Opening, Ending Videos Based on the novels by Honobu Yonezawa ( Hyouka ), Mamoru Kanbe ( Elfen Lied ) directs Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary at studio Lapin Track, with series composition by Yoshiya Ono, character designs by Atsushi Saito and music by Takahiro Obata ( The Promised Neverland ). Crunchyroll streams the anime and describes the story: Kobato decides to become an honest, humble citizen after enduring a bitter experience known as “wisdom work.” He forms a pact with Osanai, his classmate with the same goal,...

Right after the broadcast of the final 25th episode of the TV anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth in Japan on March 16, Japanese rock band Sakanaction released a music video for the anime's opening theme song, “Kaiju” on their official YouTube channel . Yusuka Tanaka , who has worked on six previous music videos for the band, served as director again. It features the band's vocalist and guitarist Ichiro Yamaguchi wandering through a dimly lit passageway while carefully holding an object that appears to be an egg, depicting a world of unique visual beauty and alien tension. The video reached one million views within 16 hours since its release, and it has now over 1.7 million views as of this written. Sakanaction "Kaiju" Music Video Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Creditless Opening Video "Kaiju" released digitally on February 20, ranking number on Oricon's weekly digital single charts in its first week.

A brand-new trailer released for Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary Season 2 today revealed an April 5, 2025 at 25:30 Jst premiere date (effectively April 6 at 1:30) and previews the sequel's opening song, "Martian" by yorushika ( Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Ed). Nagi Yanagi performs "SugaRiddle" for the ending song. The continuation will cover the Shuki Gentei Kurikinton Jiken and Touki Gentei Bonbon Chocolat Jiken arcs, the former of which is also teased in a new visual. Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary Season 2 Trailer Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary Season 2 Visual Related: Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary Season 2 Revealed for April 2025 Debut Based on the novels by Honobu Yonezawa ( Hyouka ), Mamoru Kanbe ( Elfen Lied ) directs Shoshimin: How to become Ordinary at studio Lapin Track, with series composition by Yoshiya Ono, character designs by Atsushi Saito and music by Takahiro Obata ( The Promised Neverland ). Crunchyroll currently streams the first season and describes...

Japanese rock band Yorushika , consisting of composer n-buna and vocalist suis , released a music video for their latest digital song "Hebi" ("Snake") on their official YouTube channel . Following the first ending theme "Aporia" also by them, the song has been featured as the second ending theme for the TV anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth since its 16th episode aired in Japan on January 11. Yorushika "Hebi" Music Video The song is inspired by a passage from the Tang Dynasty poet Yuan Zhen's “Thoughts on Parting,” which describes a snake's desire for knowledge as it awakens from sleep in the spring and crawls outside to learn about the world. The music video was directed by Miyo Sato , an animation artist who collaborated with Yorushika for the first time on this video. She said, "When I heard the song 'Hebi' and learned the meaning of the Wu Mountain in the lyrics,...

The anime adaptation of Uoto’s Chi: Chikyū no Undō ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) has some exciting updates. The show recently announced that Shōya Ishige will join the cast as Albert Brudzewski, a young baker who lost his passion for learning after a traumatic event. He’ll first appear in episode 23, which airs on Saturday.

The anime began airing on October 5 on Nhk General, with the first two episodes releasing together. It will have 25 episodes in total, airing over two seasons. The episodes are also available for streaming on Netflix and Abema after their TV broadcast.

The show features a talented voice cast, including Maaya Sakamoto as Rafal, Kenjirō Tsuda as Novak, Shō Hayami as Hubert, and several others. Kenichi Shimizu is directing the series, with Shingo Irie handling the scripts and Masanori Shino designing the characters.

Music is composed by Kensuke Ushio. The opening theme,...

Japanese rock band Sakanaction posted a special collaboration music video for “Kaiju,” the opening theme for the TV anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth , on the band's official YouTube channel . As the band's first song in three years, "Kaiju" released digitally on February 20. This song is the band's first anime theme work in their 18-year professional career, and they spent two years working on the concept of the song. The clip, which is available online for a limited time of three months, is a compilation of the anime's story to date. Sakanaction "Kaiju" x Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Collaboration Music Video Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Creditless Opening Video Related: Yorushika Shares Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Anime Ending Song Music Video "Kaiju" has held the number one spot on Oricon's daily digital single charts for four consecutive days since its release.

Pokémon has revealed its official debut trailer for the upcoming anime special "Dragonite and the Postman" ("Kairyuu to Yuubinya-san") ahead of its impending release on Pokémon Day 2025.

Pokémon's "Dragonite and the Postman" anime received its first trailer ahead of the anime's release on Feb. 27, 2025. Via Cinema Today's YouTube channel, the anime special features the main character Hana, recently revealed to be voiced by Riko Fukumoto, as she goes on a journey to deliver an unmarked letter. The trailer features stunning visuals by CoMix Wave Films, known for Makoto Shinkai's Your Name, Suzume, Weathering With You and more. Readers can check out the anime trailer below.

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Pokémon Day is only Squirtle days away (the turtle Pokémon is the seventh in the PokéDex), and the franchise's official accounts revealed a Gimmighoul of updates for the first generation of games' birthday next week. These updates include the announcement of the annual Pokémon Presents live stream, which reveals the latest news, alongside the first trailer for the Kairyu to Yubinya-san ("Dragonite and the Postman") web anime and fun little anticipation videos. The above video of Pikachu walking around reveals that the Pokémon Presents live stream will be held at 6:00 a.m. Pt/11:00 p.m. Jst on February 27. It was not announced what the presentation will include. To celebrate the lead-up to Pokémon Day, a video of Pikachu (and a sneaky Mimikyu!) lined up was released, with one video set to be released each day until the big one. Related: CoMix Wave Films to Deliver New Pokémon Anime...

Ahead of this year's Pokémon Day on February 27, the first trailer for a new anime titled Kairyu to Yubinya-san ("Dragonite and the Postman"), which will be expressly delivered to fans via YouTube on the aforementioned date, was shared by Japanese news channels. Riko Fukumoto (Natsume in Dragon Pilot: Hisone & Masotan ) stars as protagonist Hana. Theme song "Kami Hiroki" ("Paper Plane"), composed by Evan Call and performed by yorushika vocalist suis, is also previewed. Related: CoMix Wave Films to Deliver New Pokémon Anime About Dragonite CoMix Wave Films, best known for producing Makoto Shinkai's Your Name. , Weathering With You and Suzume , is producing the animation. Taku Kimura ( Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction ) is in charge of direction and storyboards and Tasuku Watanabe serves as art director, while Kentaro Nana provides the script, Evan Call ( Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) provides the music and Maho Aoki ( Astro Note ) adapts Asuka Dokai's character designs for animation.

Ahead of this year's Pokémon Day on February 27, the series' official accounts announced that a new anime titled Kairyu to Yubinya-san ("Dragonite and the Postman") will be expressly delivered to fans via YouTube on the aforementioned date. CoMix Wave Films, best known for producing Makoto Shinkai's Your Name. , Weathering With You and Suzume , is producing the animation. Taku Kimura ( Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction ) is in charge of direction and storyboards and Tasuku Watanabe serves as art director, while Kentaro Nana provides the script, Evan Call ( Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) provides the music and Maho Aoki ( Astro Note ) adapts Asuka Dokai's character designs for animation. "Kami Hiroki" ("Paper Plane"), composed by Evan Call and performed by yorushika vocalist suis, will be the theme song. Related: Mamoru Hosoda's Next Anime Film Releases in Winter 2025 The story of Kamiryu to Yubinya-san follows Hana, a young girl who admires a Dragonite postman.

Exciting news for Pokémon fans! A brand-new animated project titled Dragonite and the Postman has been officially announced. The special animation will premiere on February 27 and will be available to watch for free on YouTube.

The animation is being created by CoMix Wave Films, the same renowned studio behind stunning films like Your Name and Suzume. This means fans can expect beautiful animation and heartfelt storytelling. This animation will be directed by Taku Kimura from Studio Lemon.

The details of the plot are still under wraps but fans will be able to catch it on Pokémon official YouTube Channel.

The story follows Hana, a young girl who dreams of being a mail carrier, as she embarks on an adventure with her partner Fuecoco to deliver an unaddressed letter sent by a boy named Rio for his father’s birthday. The theme song, “Paper Airplane,” is performed by suis from Yorushika,...

2024 is in the books and we’re on to 2025, but before we fully get into the new year, let’s look back at your favorite anime opening themes from the past year. We had you vote every season over the course of the year and finally, one final time, as we pitted every top five against each other to see which openings would reign supreme as the best of the best. Will we see some surprise entries or will our previous winners continue to stay on top? Let’s dive into these results to find out! What 2024 Anime Openings Were in the Poll? Here's a quick rundown of all the anime openings that were in the running. These are the openings that were in the top five of our fan polls over the course of 2024. Top Winter Anime 2024 Openings Check out all Winter Anime 2024 OPs here! 5. "Ambivalent" by Uru ( The Apothecary Diaries...

Ahead of the anime's sixteenth episode broadcast this weekend, the official accounts for Orb: On the Movements of the Earth released a brand-new trailer that previews incoming cast members and a new ending song, "Hebi" ("Snake") by Yorushika ( Kaina of the Great Snow Sea Op). The opening song, "Kaiju" ("Monster") by sakanaction, is also previewed. The series' third part will feature Miyuri Shimabukuro as Draka and Satoshi Hino (Veltol in Demon Lord 2099 ) as Schmidt. Draka / Miyuri Shimabukuro Schmidt / Satoshi Hino Related: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Anime Gets Special Exhibition in March Based on the manga by Uoto, Kenichi Shimizu ( Parasyte -the maxim- ) directs Orb: On the Movements of Earth at studio Madhouse, with series composition by Shingo Irie ( Nyaight of the Living Cat ), character designs by Masanori Shino ( Black Lagoon ) and music by Kensuke Ushio ( Chainsaw Man ). Seven Seas Entertainment publishes an official English version of...

The official YouTube channel for Japanese brewers and distilling company Suntory has started streaming a new anime commercial for its gin brand "Sui." The protagonist character in the commercial titled "Sui to Utaeba" ("Singing with Sui") was designed by manga artist Tsubasa Yamaguchi , best known for her Blue Period manga series. Meanwhile, suis , the vocalist of Japanese pop unit Yorushika , provided a newly arranged version of "Haru" ("Sunny"), Yorushika's 2024 digital single song which was featured as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End . The video was directed by Yutaro Kubo , who also worked on the music video for Yorushika's 2023 digital single song "Shayo." The protagonist takes a sip of Suntory Gin “Sui” and the video depicts how the living room where she spends her daily life is transformed into a meadow with dancing water bubbles. Key visual Character reference sketches by Tsubasa...

Japanese karaoke company Daiichi Kosho conducted a karaoke ranking survey of songs sung via its karaoke on demand service, Dam (Daiichikosho Amusement Multimedia) and announced yearly rankings in 14 genres today. Taking the number one spot in the ranking of theme songs for TV anime and anime movies broadcast or released this year was Creepy Nuts ' “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born,” which was featured as the opening theme for the TV anime Mashle: Magic And Muscles The Divine Visionary Candidate Arc . The song also ranks No.1 the raking for songs released this year and No.2 in the overall song ranking, behind only Vaundy's "Kaiju no Hanauta" released in 2020. The band said, "We are very happy and very grateful that so many people enjoyed 'Bling-Bang-Bang-Born'! Thank you very much! We will continue our activities so that everyone can enjoy, and we hope you will sing it a lot at karaoke." Creepy Nuts Related :...

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is getting medieval this season, exploring humanity's growing (and allegedly dangerous) understanding of astronomy. As the series continues, a creditless version of the opening sequence has been released, showing off both the beauty and the terror of this new anime. Check it out, set to "Kaijuu" by Sakanaction: Related: Yorushika Shares Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Anime Ending Song Music Video The TV anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth premiered in Japan, October 5, 202. The first two episodes broadcast consecutively on Nhk General TV in Japan on the premiere day. And after each episode airs, it will also stream worldwide on Netflix. Uoto's manga was serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits from September 2020 to April 2022, for a total of eight collected volumes. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story as such: In fifteenth-century Europe,...

Japanese rock band Yorushika , consisting of composer n-buna and vocalist suis , released a music video for their latest digital song "Aporia" on their official YouTube channel today. The song was released digitally on October 7 and is now featured as the ending theme for the TV anime adaptation of Uoto's historical manga Orb: On the Movements of the Earth . Yorushika "Aporia" Music Video n-buna describes the process of creating this song on the band''s official X (formerly Twitter): "The day before composing Aporia, I bought a classical mandolin because I wanted to know a new sound. The next day, I played it for the first time in the studio and recorded until the chorus of the song, improvising as I went along. This song compares endless desire to know to a balloon. So, I hope that that primitive feeling of the instrument I was touching for the first time...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Uoto's historical manga Orb: On the Movements of the Earth today released a main trailer to announce its premiere date in Japan, October 5, 2024. The anime's first two episodes will broadcast consecutively on Nhk General TV in Japan on the premiere day. And after each episode airs, it will also stream worldwide on Netflix. The clip also features the anime's opening theme song "Kaiju" by Sakanaction and the ending theme song "Aporia" by Yorushika , as well as soundtrack music by Kensuke Ushio ( Chainsaw Man ). In addition to the previously announced Maaya Sakamoto as the protagonist Rafal, Kenjiro Tsuda as Nobak, and Show Hayami as Hubert, three more voice cast members have also been announced — Katsuyuki Konishi (Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ), Yuichi Nakamura (Tatsuya Shiba in The Irregular at Magic High School ), and Saya Hitomi . Konishi will play the role of Oczy,...

Much like Rafal announcing that the Earth revolves the sun, the Orb: On the Movements of the Earth TV anime revealed today that the series will be closing each week to the ending theme song “Aporia” by Japanese rock-duo Yorushika. One of the members, N-buna commented that they “really like the manga,” feels there’s a “human passion hidden” in the series which makes it “explosively interesting.” Related: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Anime Reveals Opening Theme Song Artist Studio Madhouse is producing the animation for Orb: On the Movements of the Earth for a premiere in October 2024 on Nhk. Specific staff members are yet to be announced. Uoto's manga was serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits from September 2020 to April 2022, for a total of eight collected volumes. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story as such: In fifteenth-century Europe,...

There isn’t an anime that looks or feels quite like A Few Moments of Cheers . We’ve witnessed a rise in CG anime productions from Japan, including companies like Studio Orange with series like Trigun Stampede , alongside major movie releases like Stand By Me Doraemon and Lupin III: The First . Yet the debut of the original production from 100studio, in partnership with the artist collective Hurray! Team and director Popreq (who has worked on Yorushika music videos and the Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie ending theme animation), is truly something special: a production that stands apart from others both for its unique creation process and the story it’s sharing with the audience. This film is dedicated to the people who wish to create and share their work with the world. A Few Moments of Cheers centers on Kanata Asaya, a high school student and artist who loves to produce animated music videos,...

More music videos are dropping on Crunchyroll today following the releases last month , with this month’s uploads including theme songs from Black Butler -Public School Arc- , Golden Kamuy Season 4 , Wind Breaker and more! Read on for the full list of the June music video releases. Ali Ali feat. Dos Monos Ali feat. J-rexxx, Rueed Ali feat. Mfs Ali feat. Mummy-d (including the Golden Kamuy Season 4 opening theme song ) Ali feat. R-Shitei Ali feat. Namichie, Alonzo, 6B Ali feat. Umedacypher Creepy Nuts Durdn Hitsujibungaku Kairi Yagi Momo Asakura natori (including the Wind Breaker opening theme song ) otoha (including the Black Butler -Public School Arc- opening theme ) Reol Sangatsu No Phantasia (including The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3 second ending theme song ) SennaRin SennaRin feat. suis (from Yorushika) Sid (including the Black Butler -Public School Arc- ending theme ) Tomori Kusunoki (including The Misfit of Demon King Academy II (cour...

More music videos are dropping on Crunchyroll today following the releases last month , with this month’s uploads including songs from Jujutsu Kaisen , Delicious in Dungeon , Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga- and more! Read on for the full list of the April music video releases. 22/7 Ali feat. Aklo (including the Jujutsu Kaisen ending theme ) Anonymouz feat. haruno Hikaru Utada Ikusaburo Yamazaki Ikusaburo Yamazaki feat. Lilas Ikuta Kep1er LiSA Little Glee Monster (including the Mix Meisei Story ending themes and The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse opening theme ) Mulasaki Ima (including the Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga- ending theme ) Ryokuoushoku Shakai (including the Delicious in Dungeon ending theme ) Sangatsu No Phantasia sumika (including the Delicious in Dungeon opening theme ) Super Beaver Tatsuya Kitani Tatsuya Kitani feat. suis (from Yorushika) Umeda Cypher Umeda Cypher Umeda Cypher Zerobaseone...

“The Journey to Ende Continues” as the first season of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End ended earlier this month. This was, actually, the first week without Frieren since the short winter holiday break and fans are quite sad that one of the hit series of this season is not airing anymore, although a second season is – as we have written – more or less certain. But, although the series is on a break, the guys behind it are keeping the hype alive as additional material and news surface on a regular basis, so even now – we have some new Frieren materials for fans.

Namely, after the recently released “Special Memory Video”, which we have written about, Toho has released yet another special video, this time a “Special Music Video” featuring the series’ second opening, “Haru” by Yorushika. The video is a special music video for the full version of the song containing...

A special music video for "Sunny," the 17th digital single of Japanese rock band Yorushika, is now streaming on Toho animation's official YouTube channel . The song was featured as the second opening theme for the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End TV anime, and the clip features various memorable scenes from the season's "The First-Class Mage Exam" story. Yorushika consists of composer n-buna and vocalist suis, and has provided the theme songs for Kaina of the Great Snow Sea (2023) and The Dangers in My Heart (2023). "Sunny" was released digitally on January 5, 2024, ranking #2 on Billboard Japan's weekly download songs charts. "Sunny" special music video "Sunny" original music video Frieren: Beyond Journey's End second creditless opening movie Related: milet Releases Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Ending Theme Music Video The TV anime adaptation of Kanehito Yamada's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End fantasy manga aired for 28 episodes from September 2023 to March 2024. Crunchyroll is streaming...

We’re nearing the end of winter and it sure is getting warmer outside. With spring inching closer and closer, let’s take a gander at what you all thought were the best opening themes of the 2024 winter season! After over 1,400 votes, we’ve got a pretty clear answer as one song grabbed a commanding lead in not only the poll, but throughout the greater anime community. While that one song did gain a lot of votes, there were still other themes you all showed love to, so let’s take a look at the best of the best for winter. #5: The Apothecary Diaries - "Ambivalent" by Uru (4 percent/63 votes) Uru’s striking vocals are on full display here as they are the driving force behind the second opening for The Apothecary Diaries . It’s a captivating song that pulls you in when it first begins and while there...

Japanese rock band Yorushika, consisting of composer n-buna and vocalist suis, released a music video for their latest digital song "Sunny" on their official YouTube channel today . The song was released digitally on January 5 and is featured as the opening theme for the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End anime's ongoing second cour. CG creator Kohta Morie (Morie Inc.) directed the video as his fourth collaboration with Yorushika, following "Nautilus," "Spring Thief," and "Left-Right Confusion." Yorushika "Sunny" music video Frieren: Beyond Journey's End second creditless opening movie Related: milet Releases Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Ending Theme Music Video "'This is a great music video,' was n-buna-kun's first comment after seeing the completed video," Morie said on his official Twitter . "'Sunny' was a very difficult piece to produce. Yorushika's sound and our drawings were intricately intertwined like capillaries, and finally the sound of birth was heard. When I heard the sound,...

The official website of Frieren: Beyond Journey anime revealed a new trailer for its second cour on Dec 23, 2023. The trailer showcases the new opening theme song, “Hareru,” which is performed by yorushika.

Frieren: Beyond Journey cour 2 will start airing on Jan 5, 2024, and will kick-off by adapting “First Class Mage Exam” arc from the manga.

Newly announced cast includes:

Azumi Waki as Kanne Sayumi Suzushiro as Lawine Kishō Taniyama as Wirbel Ikumi Hasegawa as Übel Jiro Sato as Denken Shōhei Komatsu as Land Eiji Hanawa as Richter Shizuka Ishigami as Laufen Kanae Itō as Ehre Haruka Terui as Sense Tarusuke Shingaki as Genau

A new key visual was also revealed along with the cast details.

Sousou No Frieren anime cour 1 released on Sep 29, 2023, with a 2-hour special episode.

Staff includes:

Director: Keiichirō Saitō Series Composition: Tomohiro Suzuki Music: Evan Call Character Design: Reiko Nagasawa Art Director: Sawako Takagi Chief Animation Director:...

In a recent update video, fans of the anime ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ received thrilling news about the conclusion of the first cour of Season 1 and what to expect in the upcoming second cour.

The initial installment of Season 1 wrapped up with a climactic episode 16, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. As enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the unfolding narrative, it’s worth noting that the first season boasts a total of 28 episodes, with 12 episodes yet to be unveiled.

However, fans will need to exercise a bit of patience, as there won’t be any new episodes next week. The creators have scheduled a one-week break between the first and second cour to ramp up anticipation.

Mark your calendars for the 5th of January, as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End episode 17 is set to mark the beginning of the second cour. In addition to this exciting news, the creators have treated...