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The upcoming second cour of Tohai — Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku kicks off next month on January 10, diving back into the world of underground mahjong. Today, we get our first look at what's to come, including a sample of the anime's new ending theme. Check out the trailer, and enjoy your first taste of "Tumbling Dice" performed by Enako x Kayoko Kusano: Related: Mf Ghost Season 3 Anime Plans Revealed Akita Shoten serializes the original Tohai manga by Koji Shinasaka in its Young Champion seinen manga magazine. Jun Hatori directs the Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku TV anime at animation studio East Fish Studio. Mariko Kunisawa provides the series composition, Sayaka Anezaki provides the character designs, and Yusuke Shirato and Yuki Kishida provide the music. The story of Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku is described as follows: Money, women, organs. Kei, a high school boy, frequents the underground mahjong parlor teeming with desires,...

A brand-new trailer released for Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! today announced that the fantasy comedy anime will stream a week early on Japanese streaming service Abema from December 28 at 23:00 Jst , before a television broadcast from January 4, 2025 . The series' ending song, "Rimi" by Poka Poka Ion (unit comprised of Nao Toyama and Kiyono Yasuno), is also previewed. Furthermore, a new key visual and the casting of Maaya Uchida as Alisha were also unveiled. Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! Trailer Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! Key Visual Related: I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet Anime Reveals January 2025 Release in New Trailer Based on the light novels by Nozomi Ginyoku and Mitsuki Yano, Tetsuo Hirakawa ( Grimoire of Zero ) directs Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster!

The official website and accounts for I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet today unveiled the upcoming isekai anime's first full trailer, which previews the series' opening song, "Saijokyu no Kokoro" performed by Nonoka Obuchi, and announces a January 2025 broadcast debut and two more cast members. I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet Trailer The anime's cast list is now as follows: Tama voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka Tama (Cat) voiced by Riho Sugiyama Aria voiced by Hinaki Yano Vulcan voiced by Tomori Kusunoki Stella voiced by Hitomi Ueda Lily voiced by Nonoka Obuchi Feri voiced by Yu Wakui Lily Feri Related: I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet Anime Unveils New Trailer and More Based on the...

Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku , an upcoming TV anime based on the suspenseful mahjong manga, has revealed a new trailer, new key art (below), and three new cast additions. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on October 4, 2024. The new cast members include: Hideharu Seki voiced by Toshihiko Seki (Muzan Kibutsuji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Hideharu Seki character art Hatakeyama voiced by Takehito Koyasu (Pope in No Longer Allowed in Another World ) Hatakeyama character art Ai voiced by Yoko Hikasa (Toyomu Altonen in Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange ) Ai character art Akita Shoten serializes the original Tohai manga by Koji Shinasaka in its Young Champion seinen manga magazine. Jun Hatori directs the Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku TV anime at animation studio East Fish Studio. Mariko Kunisawa provides the series composition, Sayaka Anezaki provides the character designs, and Yusuke Shirato and Yuki Kishida provide the music.

Early this year, it was announced that the manga Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku (“Frozen Tile – Underground Rate Mahjong Battle Record”) would be getting an anime adaptation. With the fall season fast approaching, we now have a premiere date locked in: October 4, 2024 . The series will run during the "Animeism" programming block of Mbs, TBS and other affiliated stations. Related: Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku Anime Releases Second New Trailer Koji Shinasaka serializes the original Tohai manga in the Young Champion seinen manga magazine since 2006. Jun Hatori directs the Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku TV anime at East Fish Studio. Mariko Kunisawa provides the series composition, Sayaka Anezaki provides the character designs and Yusuke Shirato and Yuki Kishida provide the music. The story of Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku is set in a world where underground mahjong parlors engage in high stakes gambling for money, women, and even black market internal organs.

The official website for voice actor and singer Maaya Sakamoto has announced that her next 35th single "nina" is set to release on November 6, 2024. The title track will be featured as the opening theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Nina the Starry Bride . "nina" is composed and arranged by Yusuke Shirato , known for his works for The Idolm@Ster series. This is his first collaboration with Sakamoto. The single also contains a coupling song, "Sekai no Himitsu" ("The Secret of the World"), written by Tomimi Uchimura (la la larks) and composed, arranged by Swedish sound creator Rasmus Faber . It has been nine years since Sakamoto and Faber's previous collaboration "Waiting for the rain" ( The Asterisk War ending theme) in 2015. Maaya Sakamoto "nina" Music Video (Short Ver.) First press limited edition CD jacket Regular edition CD jacket The TV anime adaptation of Rikachi's fantasy manga, Nina the Starry Bride , is...

Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku , an upcoming TV anime based on the suspenseful mahjong manga by Koji Shinasaka, published a second new trailer today, additionally revealed the official theme song performers for the series. The new anime is scheduled to broadcast in Japan starting October 2024. Related: Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku TV Anime Reveals New Cast Members Masayoshi Oishi will perform the opening theme song for the series, while idol group Taiyo to Odore Tsukiyo ni Utae will perform the ending theme song . The titles of the songs were not revealed at the time of reporting. Koji Shinasaka serializes the original Tohai manga in the Young Champion seinen manga magazine since 2006. Jun Hatori directs the Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku TV anime at East Fish Studio. Mariko Kunisawa provides the series composition, Sayaka Anezaki provides the character designs and Yusuke Shirato and Yuki Kishida provide the music.

Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku (“Frozen Tile – Underground Rate Mahjong Battle Record”), an upcoming TV anime based on the suspenseful mahjong manga, has revealed two new cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in October 2024. The new cast members include: Noriyuki Takatsu voiced by Tsuyoshi Koyama (Kurou in Utawarerumono Mask of Truth ) Noriyuki Takatasu character art Yuu Katsuragi voiced by Chinatsu Akasaki (Meredina in Unnamed Memory ) Yuu Katsuragi character art The original Tohai manga by Koji Shinasaka is serialized in Akita Shoten's Young Champion magazine. Jun Hatori directs the Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku TV anime at animation studio East Fish Studio. Mariko Kunisawa provides the series composition, Sayaka Anezaki provides the character designs, and Yusuke Shirato and Yuki Kishida provide the music. Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku teaser art Related: Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku TV Anime Announces October 2024 Premiere, Main Voice...

Oomuro-ke dear friends , the second film based on the YuruYuri spin-off manga, is heading to cinemas in Japan on June 21, 2024, and now YuruYuri manga author Namori has published a commemorative illustration (below) celebrating the upcoming release of the film. Oomuro-ke dear friends illustration by Namori Based on the YuruYuri spin-off manga by Namori, Naoyuki Tatsuwa directs Oomuro-ke dear friends at Passione and Studio Lings. Masahiro Yokotani provides the script, Kazuyuki Ueda provides the character designs and Yusuke Shirato provides the music. The first film, Oomuro-ke dear sisters , premiered in Japan on February 2, 2024. Related: YuruYuri Spin-Off Oomuro-ke Reveals 2nd Anime Film Trailer, Theme Song Details The Oomuro-ke films focus on the daily lives of Sakurako Oomuro and her two sisters, Nadeshiko and Hanako. Crunchyroll currently streams the YuruYuri TV anime and describes it as follows : Yuruyuri follows four students who decide to occupy the room of defunct tea ceremony club,...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Koji Shinasaka's mahjong-themed manga Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku announced today that it is set to premiere in Japan in October 2024. Additionally, the anime's three main voice cast members have been revealed as below: Kei played by Kohsuke Tanabe (Alvan in I Shall Survive Using Potions! ) — A high school student, known as "K of the Ice," earns money as a substitute mahjong player while pursuing academics. He has an exceptional memory and a theoretical playstyle. Amina played by Fairouz Ai (Manatsu Natsuumi/Cure Summer in Tropical-Rouge! Precure ) — A girl from a foreign country who was taken to the underworld, leaving her without any official records or nationality. After meeting Kei, she ends up living with him. Doujima played by Shunsuke Takeuchi (Alexander Yamato in King Of Prism ) — A skilled mahjong player in the underworld with exceptional intuition and luck.

Ahead of a June 21 theatrical release in Japan, the second Oomuro-ke anime film, subtitled "dear friends", revealed a main trailer and theme song details today. Emiri Kato, Chiwa Saito and Rina Hidaka perform insert song "My Sunny Side!", which is previewed in the trailer below, while fellow cast members Sumire Uesaka, Nao Toyama and Aoi Yuki are lined up for ending theme song "Patchwork Etcetera!". Related: YuruYuri Spin-Off Oomuro-ke Reveals 2nd Anime Film's Date, New Visual Based on the YuruYuri spin-off manga by Namori, Oomuro-ke is directed by Naoyuki Tatsuwa ( Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World ) at Passione and Studio Lings, with scripts by Masahiro Yokotani ( The Devil is a Part-Timer! ), character designs by Kazuyuki Ueda ( Love Flops ) and music by Yusuke Shirato ( In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki ). The first film, subtitled "dear sisters", premiered in Japan on February 2 earlier this year. Crunchyroll streams the YuruYuri TV anime...

Tomorrow marks the opening of the first of two Oomuro-ke anime films, based on the YuruYuri spinoff manga by Namori. A new trailer made its way online to reveal that the second film is set to premiere in Japan on June 21, 2024. Check out the latest video for the second 40-minute theatrical outing, Oomure-ke dear friends , below for the new key visual reveal. Related: YuruYuri Spin-Off Oomuro-ke Anime Film Releases Opening Theme Song Lyric Video Here's the full visual, depicting Sakuraka and Hanako playing in the snow as Nadeshiko watches and prepares to enter their warm home. Based on the 2012 manga by Namori, Oomuro-ke is being directed by Naoyuki Tatsuwa ( Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World ) at Passione and Studio Lings, with scripts by Masahiro Yokotani ( The Devil is a Part-Timer! ), character designs by Kazuyuki Ueda ( Love Flops ) and music by Yusuke Shirato ( In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki ). Crunchyroll...

Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku (“Frozen Tile – Underground Rate Mahjong Battle Record”), a suspenseful seinen manga magazine focusing on underworld mahjong gambling, is being adapted into a TV anime that will broadcast in Japan in 2024. The original Tohai manga by Koji Shinasaka is serialized in Akita Shoten's Young Champion magazine. Jun Hatori directs the Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku TV anime at animation studio East Fish Studio. The series also features series composition by Mariko Kunisawa, character designs by Sayaka Anezaki, and music by Yusuke Shirato and Yuki Kishida. Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku teaser visual Related: Survival-Horror Goes Ape in “Monkey Peak” Tate Anime The story of Tohai – Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku is set in a world where underground mahjong parlors engage in high stakes gambling for money, women, and even black market internal organs. This seedy world is being turned upside down by...