Shin Anime & Manga Thread

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Orange's Leviathan Alternate-History Anime Series Streams Teaser

Netflix revealed the official teaser trailer for Qubic Pictures and Orange's anime series of Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan novel series on Monday.

Netflix will exclusively stream the anime worldwide in 2025. Christophe Ferreira (Eden designs) is directing, and Joe Hisaishi is contributing an original song.

he story begins in 1914 on the eve of war, when a prince on the run encounters a girl dressed in boy's clothes on a bioengineered airship known as Leviathan.

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Yakuza Fiancé TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, October 7 Debut in 2nd Promo Video

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Asuka Konishi's Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii manga revealed on Monday the anime's second promotional video, more cast, and October 7 premiere. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "UNDER and OVER" by THE ORAL CIGARETTES.

Seven Seas is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story:

Yoshino grew up as the yakuza princess of the Osaka Somei crime family. Everyone left her alone due to her sharp gaze and mobster ties. But when her grandfather signs a truce with the Tokyo-based Miyama crime family, she's offered for betrothal to the Miyama leader's grandson, Kirishima. At first, Kirishima seems amiable and polite--but when he shows his dark side, he proves to be more disturbing than any gangster Yoshino has ever met. This engagement is sure to be a wild ride for a tough yakuza princess and her twisted yakuza prince!

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'As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill' Anime's 2nd Season Reveals September 29 Debut in New Video

The staff for the television anime of Miraijin A's (also known as Jinei Mirai's) As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World (Tensei Kizoku Kantei Sukiru de Nariagaru - Jakushō Ryōchi o Uketsuidanode, Yūshūna Jinzai o Fuyashite Itara, Saikyō Ryōchi ni Natteta) light novel series revealed the first promotional video on Monday for the show's second season. The below video reveals the show's September 29 debut on the "Agaru Anime" timeslot on CBC, TBS, and 26 other affiliated channels across Japan.

Kodansha USA has licensed Inoue's manga adaptation and light novel series (under its Vertical imprint). The company describes the story:

One day when leaving work, Ars Louvent dies and is reborn as a weak aristocrat in another world. Using his “Appraisal” skill, which lets him see the stats of others, he recruits the best people to his side in order to turn his country's fortunes around. Based on a hit light novel with over 30 million online views in Japan!

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The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor Anime Premieres on October 9

The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor, an upcoming TV anime based on the fantasy romance light novel series, has revealed a wealth of new information, including a new trailer, new key art (below), new cast members, and the official theme song performers for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on October 9, 2024.

Crunchyroll describes The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor:

Jill breaks out of prison the night before she’s set to be executed by her fiancé, Crown Prince Gerald. She’s struck by an arrow while escaping, but instead of dying, she’s transported six years into the past—to the night she and Gerald met. Desperate to alter fate, she instead proposes to the first man she sees, Hadis Teos Rave, her enemy in the future. This is her last chance to get it right!

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Mineralogy Manga Ruri no Hōseki Gets TV Anime in 2025

Manga creator Keiichirō Shibuya announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday that his Ruri no Hōseki (Ruri's Jewels) manga is getting a television anime in 2025. The Aniplex Online Fest 2024 event will announce more details on September 16.

The "science adventure" story follows high school student Ruri, a girl who loves minerals and jewelry. One day, she meets mineralogy graduate student Nagi who pulls her into the world of mineralogy.

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'Demon Lord, Retry! R' Anime Announces Ending Song Artists, October 5 Debut

The staff for the anime of Kurone Kanzaki and Amaru Minotake's sequel manga Demon Lord, Retry! R revealed the anime's October 5 premiere and information on its ending theme song "Clanssi:c feat. Yūho Kitazawa" by MIMiNARI on Tuesday.

J-Novel Club licensed the original light novel series, the manga, and its sequel. It describes Demon Lord, Retry! R:

The Demon Lord continues his adventure in this re-vamped series! After encountering the mysterious entity in the lowest level of the Bastille Dungeon, he sets out for Hellion Territory, where Grand Devils vie for domination of the realm. With the addition of a new advisor—the (seemingly) hopeless optimist Akane—the Demon Lord's army grows even more colorful, and their hijinks even wackier.

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Ishura Season 2 Reveals Teaser, New Cast, January 2025 Debut

Kadokawa revealed the teaser promotional video, new cast, and January 2025 premiere for the second season of the anime adaptation of storywriter Keiso and artist Kureta's Ishura light novel series on Tuesday.

Yen Press is releasing the novels in English, and it describes the series:

In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world: a master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponent with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts into being; and an angelic assassin who deals instant death. Eager to attain the title of “One True Hero,” these champions each pursue challenges against formidable foes and spark conflicts themselves. The battle to determine the mightiest of the mighty begins.

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New Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE Film Reveals Title, Staff, May 9 Debut

A website opened on Tuesday and announced that the new Utano☆Princesama Maji LOVE film is titled Gekijōban Utano☆Princesama♪ TABOO NIGHT XXXX (read as: TABOO NIGHT KISSES), and it will premiere in Japan on May 9, 2025. The website also announced the film's staff.

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A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized Season 2 Premieres on October 2

Ravendia and Reiko are set to fly once more, following today's announcement that the Japanese dub of the A Herbiverous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized animated series returns for Season 2 on Japanese television from October 2 at 25:05 JST (effectively October 3 at 1:05).

Crunchyroll currently streams the first season and describes the story:

Desperate to defend her village from the demon king, Reiko offers herself to a 5,000-year-old dragon for his help in exchange, but the flame-breathing beast is vegetarian and a total weakling. Together they embark on a journey to take down the demon king. With her dragon comrade, Reiko claims that she’s his disciple, able to draw from his infinite powers, but is it really from him?

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'Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku' Anime's 1st Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, January Debut

The official website for the television anime of writer Ayano Takeda and artist Musshu's Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku (FLOWER AND ASURA) manga revealed on Wednesday the anime's first promotional video and key visual. The website and video announce more cast and staff members and the anime's January premiere on Nippon TV, BS NTV, and other television channels.

The manga's story is set in Tonakishima, a small island with a population of 600. Hana, a high school girl who lives on the island, loves recitals, and holds regular reading sessions for the island's children. Mizuki, the president of the Broadcasting Club, senses Hana's power to attract people through her reading and invites her to join the club. Hana joins the Broadcasting Club and experiences many firsts with the other members.

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Interesting comparison between the Uzumaki manga and anime

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Shangri-La Frontier 2nd Season Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, Promo Video

The staff for the television anime of Katarina's Shangri-La Frontier web novel revealed the theme song artists on Thursday for the anime's second season. LiSA is performing the opening theme song "Queen" for the new season's first cours (quarter of a year), and -otoha- is performing the ending theme song "Anya no Dancer: Dancer in the Dark Night." The below video previews LiSA's song.

The anime's second season will premiere on October 13 and will run for two consecutive cours.

Kodansha USA Publishing publishes Ryōsuke Fuji's manga adaptation of Katarina's Shangri-La Frontier web novel, and it describes the story:

Second year high school student Rakurō Hizutome is interested in one thing only: finding "shitty games" and beating the crap out of them. His gaming skills are second to none, and no game is too bad for him to enjoy. So when he's introduced to the new VR game Shangri-La Frontier, he does what he does best—min-maxes and skips the prologue to jump straight into the action. But can even an expert gamer like Rakurō discover all the secrets that Shangri-La Frontier hides...?

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Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles Anime's 2nd Season Debuts on October 7

The official website for the television anime of Yuri Kitayama and Riv's Seirei Gensouki - Spirit Chronicles light novels revealed the October 7 debut for the show's second season on Thursday. The staff also revealed the new season's main promo video, which previews Aguri Ōnishi's opening theme song.

J-Novel Club is releasing both the novels and Futago Minaduki's manga adaptation, and it describes the story:

Meet Rio: a callous orphaned boy living in the slums. At only 7-years-old, he realizes he's actually the reincarnation of Haruto Amakawa, a Japanese university student with a tragic past. While still reeling from this shocking epiphany, Rio also comes to learn that he possesses extremely potent magical abilities and uses his new powers to solve the kidnapping case of a little girl. His good deed is acknowledged, and he's rewarded by being enrolled into… a prestigious academy for noble children...?

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Haigakura Anime Reveals Character Video, October 7 Premiere

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the television anime of Shinobu Takayama's Haigakura manga revealed a character promotional video and the anime's October 7 premiere on Thursday. The character video features Ichiyō as voiced by Takeo Ōtsuka, and Tenkō as voiced by Kaito Ishikawa.

The story is set in a secluded realm where deities and mortals both dwell. A youth named Ichiyō sets out to capture the gods who have fled and scattered all over the realm. Together with the subordinate god Tenkō, Ichiyō seeks the four evil gods who hold the key to the realm's collapse.

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Delico's Nursery Anime Starts 2nd Part on October 16

The official website for Delico's Nursery, a television anime based on Kenichi Suemitsu's TRUMP 2009 stage play, revealed on Thursday that the anime's second half (episode 7 and onward) will premiere on October 16.

A previous video described the show's story:

In the past, the vampire race that ruled over the land had the power of immortality. In the present day, this power has been lost and the world has been divided into two groups: the now-mortal vampire race and the human race that coincides with their limited life-span. However, it is said that somewhere in this world exists one sole Vampire that still has eternal life. TRUE OF VAMP: The originator of Vamps. Connecting the first and last letters, people called the origins of the vampire race "TRUMP."