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Voting for the “19th Seiyuu Awards” MVS “Most Valuable Seiyu” begins on September 1st! Who will you vote for?The Seiyuu Awards, the largest event in the voice acting industry and for voice actor fans, has been held every March since 2007, with a ceremony to honor the voice actors who were most active that year.

Voting for the MVS "Most Valuable Seiyu", the only category of the "Seiyu Awards" selected by fans from the 19th Seiyu A...

2024.08.30

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Summer anime “Stepsister Life” – Director Ueno Souda talks about the production secrets, behind-the-scenes stories, and highlightsThe TV anime adaptation of the light novel “Stepsister Life” by Mikawa Gosuto (published by MF Bunko J) is currently airing! It is the story of high school students Yuta Asamura and Saki Ayase who start living together as brother and sister under the same roof after their parents remarry.

Animate Times will be running a series of interviews with the staff in conjunction with the broadcast! We will be lookin...

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Interview with Hasegawa Hatsunori (voice of Takeshi Yatani), Ishida Eri (voice of Emi Jono), and Hagiwara Sayoko (voice of Ryoko Hoshi) from “Ultraman 80” | The Ultraman series is a “universal Japanese story.” The hopes and aesthetics embedded in the work that are passed down through generations”Ultraman 80,” a shining bright figure in the history of the Ultraman series, will celebrate its 45th anniversary of broadcast in 2025.

This work depicts the struggle of Takeshi Yagi, who is both Ultraman and a teacher, for peace on Earth. On Thursday, Aug...

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What is the unchanging appeal of PAWORKS and what is the new challenge? Interview with Ayumu Takahashi, editor of Mayonaka Punch [Staff and voice actor interview series No. 11]–Please tell us how you became involved with “Mayonaka Punch.”

Editor Ayumu Takahashi (hereafter, Takahashi): I've had a long relationship with PAWORKS and have been involved in vario...

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The teaser PV for the drama CD “At a Yankee school with a brotherhood system, I’m being forced to make a promise again today” has been released! In addition, additional cast information has also been released!!I’m ready to fight! I love my big brother!

A teaser PV featuring a gorgeous cast has arrived from the drama CD "At a Yankee school with a brother system, I'm being...

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A summary of information about Ashikaga Takauji, the nemesis of Tokiyuki from “The Young Lord Who Ran Away”! We will bring you all the information about his strength, personality, relationship with Tokiyuki, and more.”The Prince Who Wants to Run Away” is a work by manga artist Matsui Yusei, who is known for “Assassination Classroom” and “Majin Tantei Nougai Neuro.” It has been serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” since 2021, and the anime began airing in July 2024, making it one of the most anticipated works of the season.

This work tells the story of Hojo Tokiyuki, the sole surviving heir to the collapsed Kamakura shogunate, who uses his ta...

2024.08.30

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“You are the Underworld” will start airing on October 5th! The second teaser PV and a preview cut have been releasedThe popular work “You are Mythical Being,” currently being serialized in Shogakukan’s “Sunday Webry” magazine and based on the original work by Shotan Sensei, is being made into an anime! It has been announced that the TV anime “You are Mythical Being,” will begin airing on Saturday, October 5, 2024 on the “NUMAnimation” slot on 24 TV Asahi affiliates nationwide, BS Asahi, and AT-X.

In addition, the second teaser PV and advance cuts for this work have been released. The series will begin broadcasting ...

2024.08.30

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From “Mayonaka Punch”, episode 9 “Welcome home. This is your home from now on!” Pre-release scene cuts and synopsis released! Manaka Iwami has been chosen to play the role of Masaki’s younger sister, SakuraThe TV anime “Mayonaka Punch” (abbreviated as MayoPan), produced by PAWORKS, has been airing on TOKYO MX, AT-X and other channels since Monday, July 8th!

Scene cuts and a synopsis from episode 9, "Welcome home. This is your home from now on!", which will air on Monday, Sept...

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Something will happen on the final day of Endless Eight!? ──The official account for the “Haruhi Suzumiya” series posts a photo that becomes a hot topic [Trending]A post made today on the official account of the “Haruhi Suzumiya” series is currently attracting a lot of attention.

The "Haruhi Suzumiya" series is a light novel series written by Nagaru Tanigawa, which includes "The Melancholy of Haruh...

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While Shin and Ouki of “Kingdom” were fighting a fierce battle, what was Japan doing? And the world? We looked into the world history of “Kingdom” that we can’t ask anyone about now!”Kingdom” is a manga series by Hara Yasuhisa, serialized in Weekly Young Jump, set in the late Warring States period of China. The main characters are Shin and Ei Sei, a young King of Qin who aims to unify China. Against the backdrop of a magnificent history, they and the many other characters are drawn with great charm.

This summer, the live-action movie "Kingdom: The Return of the General" is a big hit! Many people got into "Kingdom" thr...

2024.08.30

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Introducing all the information about Haruki Nakayama from “Given”! We’ll explain everything from his profile and personality, his approach to music and love, to notable scenes!”Given” is a youth drama centered around the members of a rock band, drawn by Kizu Natsuki. It was serialized in Shinshokan’s “Cheri+” from 2013 to the May 2023 issue, and is currently being serialized as “Given 10th Mix,” a story that depicts the story 10 years after their high school days.

"Given" has many fans as a supreme BL work, and in 2024, the final story of the main story will be released as a two-par...

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“Wonderful Pretty Cure! The Movie! A thrilling adventure in the world of games!” “Wonderful Clear Cards” to be distributed from September 20th! The past two works will be distributed for free on YouTubeThe latest movie based on the latest “PreCure” TV series, “Wonderful PreCure! The Movie! A Thrilling Adventure in the Game World!” will be released nationwide on Friday, September 13, 2024.

It has been decided that a gift of a Wonderful♡Clear Card will be distributed to all attendees. In addition, it has been...

2024.08.30

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12 new stills and theater merchandise information for the movie “Given: To the Sea” released! Stage play “Given: To the Sea” to be performed”Given the Movie: To the Sea,” the second part of the two-part film series and the final installment of the series, will be released on Friday, September 20, 2024.

Twelve new stills and information on theater merchandise have been released. In addition, it has been decided that a seq...

2024.08.30

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BLCD “Flowful Remedy Vol. 1” (Voice Actors: Toki Junichi, Furukawa Makoto, etc.) is now available on “Pocket Drama CD”! Digital sales are now available on “Animate Online Store”!The BLCD “Flowful Remedy Volume 1” (featuring voice actors: Toki Shunichi, Furukawa Makoto, and others) is now available for download on the smartphone drama CD distribution service “Pocket Drama CD,” and digital sales are now available on “Animate Online Store.”

The drama CD of "Flowful Remedy" by Hita Shippu is now available! The main cast includes Toki Shunichi and Furukawa Mako...

2024.08.30

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Two BL voice dramas from the &GENTE label (“My Own Alpha” voice actors: Kijima Ryuichi, Yamatani Yoshiki, and others / “The Two Who Chase Love” voice actors: Nakajima Yoshiki, Yamashita Seiichiro, and others) are now available for download on “Pocket Drama CD”! Data is now available for purchase on “Animate Online Store”!Two BL voice dramas from KADOKAWA’s BL voice comic label “&GENTE” (“My Own Alpha” voice actors: Kijima Ryuichi, Yamatani Yoshiki, and others; “The Two Chasers of Love” voice actors: Nakajima Yoshiki, Yamashita Seiichiro, and others) are now available for download on the smartphone drama CD distribution service “Pocket Drama CD” and digitally on “Animate Online Shop”!

"My Own Alpha" stars Ryuichi Kijima and Yoshio Yamatani. It's hard being an Omega because he doesn't emit pheromones - a...

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A list of the 2024 fall anime (broadcast in October) – the earliest broadcasts and in order of broadcast dates!The 2024 fall anime season is finally upon us! You may be wondering when the earliest broadcast start date will be and which station it will be on. So, we have compiled a list of the earliest broadcast start dates for the 2024 fall anime season in order of broadcast date.

We have compiled them in the order that allows you to watch them as quickly as possible, regardless of whether they are ...

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To commemorate the “TV Anime ‘Yowamushi Pedal’ 10th Anniversary Festival,” a cast talk show and screening will be held with Yamashita Daiki, Yonaga Tsubasa, and Kakihara Tetsuya on stage!To commemorate the “TV Anime Yowamushi Pedal 10th Anniversary Festival,” a special event combining a cast talk show and screening will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024!

Yamashita Daiki, Yonaga Tsubasa, and Kakihara Tetsuya will appear as guests and look back on the 10th anniversary of the...

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The streaming-only situation “BODY ESCAPE ~Bodyguard of Love~” (voice actor: Nihei Muur) is now available exclusively on “Pocket Drama CD”! [With exclusive Pokedra bonus]The digital-only situation “BODY ESCAPE ~Bodyguard of Love~” (starring voice actor: Nibariga Mool) is now available for download exclusively on the smartphone drama CD distribution service “Pocket Drama CD”.

Pokedora is the only place you can listen to the fourth installment of the suspenseful romantic erotic love story series...

2024.08.30

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From “Himitsu no Aipri”, the synopsis and advance scene cuts of episode 22 “Run! That Girl’s First Love” have been released!The latest TV anime in the Pretty Series, “Himitsu no Aipri,” has been airing since Sunday, April 7, 2024.

The synopsis and preview cuts for episode 22, "Run! Her First Love," have been released. Himari and Mitsuki's classmate,...

2024.08.30

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Introducing the works participating in “Aniplex Online Fest 2024” to be held on September 16th [06] The original manga has sold over 1 million copies! A home-cohabitation love comedy about three genius sisters and an average boy, “The Three Mikado Sisters Are Surprisingly Easy.”Aniplex Online Fest (AOF) is an online festival where you can enjoy the latest information on Aniplex anime and live performances by a lineup of amazing artists, completely free of charge.

This year, the fifth event will be held online on Monday, September 16, 2024 (national holiday), and will feature the an...

2024.08.30

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