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The official accounts for the SK8 the Infinity anime today released a main trailer for SK8 the Infinity Extra Part that previews "Skaters' Quest", the theme song performed by Tasuku Hatanaka and Chiaki Kobayashi as their respective characters, Reki and Langa. The 25-minute Ova, which was first revealed in August 2022 along with a second season, will premiere in select Japanese theaters on January 24, 2025 before a physical release on March 19, 2025. A release date for the second anime season is not announced at the time of reporting. Titles for the Ova's four parts are as follows: "Ame to Neko Konbini Aisu Soda Aji", centered on Reki, Langa and Miya "Maji de Maji ni Nareru Koto", centered on Joe and Cherry "Morning Routine", centered on Adam and Tadashi "Ganbare, Hiromi-chan!", centered on Shadow SK8 the Infinity Extra Part Main Trailer Related: SK8 the Infinity Anime Ova Reveals Theme Song Details Director Hiroko Utsumi ( Bucchigiri?...

Following a stage event at Jump Festa 2025 today, the official accounts for the Ramen Akaneko TV anime cat-ered to the wishes of fans and confirmed that a second season is in production . A new illustration from original creator Angyaman was also unveiled. Additional details, such as a release date, were not announced at the time of reporting. Related: Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Heads to the Culling Game Arc in Super Teaser Visual Based on the manga by Angyaman, Hisatoshi Shimizu ( The Gymnastics Samurai ) directed the first season Ramen Akaneko at studio E&h production, with series composition by Toru Kubo ( Ninja Kamui animation producer), character designs by Michinori Chiba ( SK8 the Infinity ) and music by Hirotaka Matsuoka. Manga Plus releases the series in English until the title Red Cat Ramen . Crunchyroll streams the first season of the anime and describes the story: Welcome to Ramen Akaneko, a restaurant run solely by cats.

The official accounts for the SK8 the Infinity anime today announced that the upcoming Ova's theme song will be "Skaters' Quest" performed by Tasuku Hatanaka and Chiaki Kobayashi as their respective characters, Reki and Langa. The 25-minute Ova, which was first revealed in August 2022 along with a second season, will premiere in select Japanese theaters on January 24, 2025 before a physical release on March 19, 2025. A release date for the second anime season is not announced at the time of reporting. Titles for the Ova's four parts are as follows: "Ame to Neko Konbini Aisu Soda Aji", centered on Reki, Langa and Miya "Maji de Maji ni Nareru Koto", centered on Joe and Cherry "Morning Routine", centered on Adam and Tadashi "Ganbare, Hiromi-chan!", centered on Shadow Related: SK8 the Infinity Anime Ova Lands New Teaser Trailer Director Hiroko Utsumi ( Bucchigiri?! ), series composition writer Ichiro Okouchi and character designer Michinori Chiba continue to...

The official accounts for the SK8 the Infinity anime today unveiled a teaser trailer for the SK8 the Infinity Extra Part Ova, giving us a closer look at the upcoming four-part routine featuring stories pumping up the main crew, as follows: "Ame to Neko Konbini Aisu Soda Aji", centered on Reki, Langa and Miya "Maji de Maji ni Nareru Koto", centered on Joe and Cherry "Morning Routine", centered on Adam and Tadashi "Ganbare, Hiromi-chan!", centered on Shadow The 25-minute Ova, which was first revealed in August 2022 along with a second season, will premiere in select Japanese theaters on January 24, 2025 before a physical release on March 19, 2025. A release date for the second anime season is not announced at the time of reporting. SK8 the Infinity Ova Teaser Trailer SK8 the Infinity Ova Main Visual Related: SK8 the Infinity Anime Ova Reveals New Visual, Release Date Director Hiroko Utsumi ( Bucchigiri?! ), series composition...

Following the rebroadcast of the original anime's first two episodes on Japanese television, a brand-new commercial released for the SK8 the Infinity Ova announced an official title, release date and story details. A third visual, featuring Reki, Langa and Miya, was also unveiled. The 25-minute Ova, which was first revealed in August 2022 along with a second season, is titled "SK8 the Infinity Extra Part" and will premiere in select Japanese theaters on January 24, 2025 before a physical release on March 19, 2025 . As previewed below, we'll be blessed with four separate short stories with these titles: "Ame to Neko Konbini Aisu Soda Aji", centered on Reki, Langa and Miya "Maji de Maji ni Nareru Koto", centered on Joe and Cherry "Morning Routine", centered on Adam and Tadashi "Ganbare, Hiromi-chan!", centered on Shadow A release date for the second anime season is yet to be confirmed. Sk8 the Infinity Extra Part Visual 3 Related: SK8...

In an Instagram Live celebrating Reki's birthday today in Japan, voice actors Tasuku Hatanaka and Chiaki Kobayashi presented a brand-new visual for the upcoming SK8 the Infinity anime Ova, which will treat us to Kaoru Sakurayashiki (Cherry Blossom) and Kojiro Nanjo (Joe) back in their high school days. Release dates for the previously announced Ova and the second season are yet to be announced, but for now, it's Ainosuke Shindo (Adam) and Tadashi Kikuchi (Snake)'s turn in the spotlight. Ova Visual Related: Cherry and Joe Go Back to School in SK8 the Infinity Anime Ova Visual Director Hiroko Utsumi ( Bucchigiri?! ), series composition writer Ichiro Okouchi and character designer Michinori Chiba continue to helm the series at studio Bones. Crunchyroll streams the first season in a range of subs and dubs, describing the story like so: High school students Reki and Langa are hooked on one thing—a dangerous, top secret,...

Red Cat Ramen , a TV anime based on the cooking manga of the same name, has revealed a new trailer, a new key visual (below) and five additional cast members for the series, which will begin broadcasting in Japan on the Tokyo Broadcasting System network on July 4, 2024. The new cast members include: Sasaki voiced by Noriaki Sugiyama (Loki Oriflamme in The Case Study of Vanitas ) Sabu voiced by Michiyo Murase (Jill in Deca-Dence ) Hana voiced by Rie Kugimiya (Catherine Sue in Delusional Monthly Magazine ) Krishna voiced by Saori Hayami (Emma in Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- ) Tamako Yashiro voiced by Kurumi Orihara The original Red Cat Ramen manga by Angyaman is serialized in Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ digital manga magazine, and an English language version is also available on Manga Plus. Hisatoshi Shimizu directs the Red Cat Ramen TV at animation studio E&h production. The series also features series composition and...

At a special event held in Okinawa today, original anime SK8 the Infinity revealed the first visual for its previously announced Ova, depicting Kaoru Sakurayashiki and Kojiro Nanjo back in their high school days, and hinted at more visuals to come. A second anime season is also in the works. Release dates for both projects are yet to be confirmed. Related: SK8 the Infinity Anime Reveals Ova and Second Season Plans Director Hiroko Utsumi ( Bucchigiri?! ), series composition writer Ichiro Okouchi and character designer Michinori Chiba continue to helm the series at studio Bones. Crunchyroll streams the first season in a range of subs and dubs, describing the story like so: High school students Reki and Langa are hooked on one thing—a dangerous, top secret, no-holds-barred downhill skateboarding race called “S.” When Reki takes Langa, a transfer student, to the mountain where “S” is held, Langa finds himself sucked in.

Crunchyroll has announced the nominations for its sixth annual Anime Awards, including anime series, characters, and creators across eight different streaming platforms — a new record for the kudos. Voting is open now; the full list of nominees can be found below.

Among top nominees, in the key best anime category: “86 Eighty-Six,” “Attack on Titan Final Season Part 1,” “Jujutsu Kaisen” (cour 2), Oddtaxi,” “Ranking of Kings” and “Sonny Boy.”

Crunchyroll has also added additional new categories for voice actors across several different regions and languages, including English, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America) and Russian.

Funimation, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, HBO Max and Crunchyroll are all streamers represented by this year’s nominations. The tally includes 156 nominees in 26 categories, via 54 different properties.

The 38 studios represented by nominations include Mappa, Olm, P.I.C.S., Wit, Madhouse, A-1, Lidenfilms, CloverWorks, Tms Entertainment, Pine Jam, Pierrot, KyoAni, Bones, White Fox, Ufotable, Studio Bind,...

Based on a manga written and illustrated by Masaki Segawa, which was also adapted, by the 1958 novel “The Kouga Ninja Scrolls” by Futaro Yamada, “Basilisk” seems to follow closely the aesthetics of “Ninja Scroll”, expanding them significantly, however, by presenting the ninjas as fodder for a fight that is taking place on a much higher level than their own.

In the late 16th century, two rival ninja clans, the Iga Tsubagakure and Kouga Manjidani have been involved in a fight that has been going on for ages, with a number of them not even being sure what started it. The fighting finally ends when Hattori Hanzo the 1st succeeds in forging a cease fire between the two clans by conscripting both into the service of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The bad blood of centuries remain, but the pact actually allows for some peace, and even more remarkably, for the...

Fans of Gundam will be happy to hear Toonami announced a recent acquisition of a series for its lineup later this year! Looks like Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans will make its debut sometime soon on Toonami! Here's a description:

The series will take the closest-ever look in Gundam’s 35-year history at the bonds and clashes between its protagonists and the drama of their growth to adulthood, telling the story of a band of young boys and the changes their own maturation spurs in the “Gundam”.

Led by Anohana director Tatsuyuki Nagai and written by Mari Okada, Iron-blooded Orphans will feature an all-star staff of mechanical design by Naohiro Washio, Kanetake Ebikawa, Ippei Gyoubu, Kenji Teraoka, and Tamotsu Shinohara, with character concepts by Yu Ito designed for animation by Michinori Chiba and music by Masaru Yokoyama.

It's been awhile since we've seen a Gundam show on American television so I'm hyped for this!