During their 2025 anime lineup live stream, Kyoto Animation revealed that Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid franchise will be getting a new movie.
The movie is titled Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants To Be Loved, and will hit theatres in Japan in 2025.
A new key visual, featuring Kanna Kamui, and a new teaser were released along with the announcement. Check them out below.
The teaser essentially animates the key visual itself. However, the teaser ends with Kanna saying “Bye, bye Kobayashi.”
The upcoming film will be directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, who previously worked on the anime’s second season. The voice cast from the anime too will be reprising their roles in the movie.
Mutsumi Tamura will return as Kobayashi, Yuki Kuwahara will voice Tohru, and Maria Naganawa will once again voice Kanna.
Ishihara described the new movie as action-packed and emotional.
“Kanna, along with Kobayashi and Tohru,...
The movie is titled Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants To Be Loved, and will hit theatres in Japan in 2025.
A new key visual, featuring Kanna Kamui, and a new teaser were released along with the announcement. Check them out below.
The teaser essentially animates the key visual itself. However, the teaser ends with Kanna saying “Bye, bye Kobayashi.”
The upcoming film will be directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, who previously worked on the anime’s second season. The voice cast from the anime too will be reprising their roles in the movie.
Mutsumi Tamura will return as Kobayashi, Yuki Kuwahara will voice Tohru, and Maria Naganawa will once again voice Kanna.
Ishihara described the new movie as action-packed and emotional.
“Kanna, along with Kobayashi and Tohru,...
- 9/21/2024
- by A.R. Madillo
- AnimeHunch
In their new 2025 lineup video narrated by Daisuke Ono (voice of Fafnir), beloved studio Kyoto Animation today announced that a Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid anime film subtitled "Samishi-gariya no Ryu" (officially translated as "A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved") will release sometime next year. A visual and a trailer were unveiled, teasing a story centered on the adorable Kanna. The visual's tagline reads, "Bye-bye, Kobayashi." Visual Related: Kyoto Animation’s Full Six-Minute Uji City Animation Posted After sweeping the anime scene in Winter 2017, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid returned for a second season in July 2021. The much-anticipated sequel was directed by Tatsuya Ishihara ( Sound! Euphonium ) at Kyoto Animation, with series composition by Yuka Yamada, character designs by Miku Kadowaki and music by Masumi Ito, Kenji Kondo and Kotringo. Ishihara returns to direct the new film. Mutsumi Tamura (Kanamori in Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! ) stars as the titular Kobayashi across the series,...
- 9/21/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
In the vast and varied world of anime, Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto stands tall as one of the most recognized Shonen series of all time. The anime has become the face of the industry for several years and has garnered a huge fan following not only in Japan but around the world as well.
Team 7 in Naruto. Credits: Studio Pierrot
The fans can’t get enough of the show, as they keep returning to re-experience, Kishimoto-San’s genius. However, Junko Takeuchi has grown bored of voicing male characters in the industry. While making her appearance at Digimon Con, she answered some of the most-anticipated questions.
During one question, she subtly expresses her tiredness from portraying male characters without catching a break. Hence, when asked, she expressed the only condition that would convince her to be a part of future Digimon franchises.
Naruto’s Voice Actor Had Grown Tired of Voicing...
Team 7 in Naruto. Credits: Studio Pierrot
The fans can’t get enough of the show, as they keep returning to re-experience, Kishimoto-San’s genius. However, Junko Takeuchi has grown bored of voicing male characters in the industry. While making her appearance at Digimon Con, she answered some of the most-anticipated questions.
During one question, she subtly expresses her tiredness from portraying male characters without catching a break. Hence, when asked, she expressed the only condition that would convince her to be a part of future Digimon franchises.
Naruto’s Voice Actor Had Grown Tired of Voicing...
- 7/13/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Haigakura , an upcoming TV anime based on the josei fantasy manga by Shinobu Takayama, has unveiled four additional cast members for the series. The series is scheduled to broadcast in Japan beginning in fall 2024. The new cast members include: Kaka voiced by Rie Kugimiya (Hana in Red Cat Ramen ) Kaka character art Ryuu voiced by Mutsumi Tamura (Tae Nakanoshima in Kaiju No. 8 ) Ryuu character art Heikan voiced by Ayumu Murase (Mian Long in Shy ) Heikan character art Houryusei voiced by Gakuto Kajiwara (Kai in Sasaki and Peeps ) Houryusei character art Ichijinsha serializes the original Haigakura manga in their Zero-Sum Online digital josei manga magazine. Junichi Yamamoto directs the TV anime at animation studio Typhoon Graphics. Yu Murai provides the series composition, Masaki Sato provides the character designs, and Yuhki Kurihara provides the music. Haigakura teaser visual Related: Haigakura TV Anime Announces Fall 2024 Premiere with 2nd Teaser Visual The story of Haigakura takes place in Senkai,...
- 7/11/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Fantasy Manga Clevatess Inspires Anime Adaptation: Release Date Predictions Explored - Main Image
The heroes will unite against the lord of the magical beasts, as the release date of the Clevatess anime adaptation is coming soon.
Ahead of the fantasy anime’s release date announcement, more information, including details about the cast and staff, has been revealed.
Yuji Iwahara's Clevatess Manga Set for Epic Fantasy Anime Debut
Clevatess: The King of Magical Beasts, the Baby, and the Corpse Hero, or simply Clevatess, is a dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Yuji Iwahara.
The series is getting an anime adaptation, as announced by Kadokawa, but there’s no word on its release date yet.
Kadokawa also unveiled the anime’s first promotional video, which reveals the main cast and staff of the Clevatess anime adaptation.
A new visual has also been posted on the official website and X...
The heroes will unite against the lord of the magical beasts, as the release date of the Clevatess anime adaptation is coming soon.
Ahead of the fantasy anime’s release date announcement, more information, including details about the cast and staff, has been revealed.
Yuji Iwahara's Clevatess Manga Set for Epic Fantasy Anime Debut
Clevatess: The King of Magical Beasts, the Baby, and the Corpse Hero, or simply Clevatess, is a dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Yuji Iwahara.
The series is getting an anime adaptation, as announced by Kadokawa, but there’s no word on its release date yet.
Kadokawa also unveiled the anime’s first promotional video, which reveals the main cast and staff of the Clevatess anime adaptation.
A new visual has also been posted on the official website and X...
- 7/3/2024
- EpicStream
The upcoming isekai fantasy TV anime Teogonia , based on the light novel series written by Tsukasa Tanimai and illustrated by Kouichiro Kawano, revealed in its newest trailer tonight that the series will premiere in 2025. The first lead cast members were also unveiled alongside their anime character designs. Teogonia 's First Main Trailer Kai voiced by Mutsumi Tamura (Koshiro Izumi in Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna ) Jose voiced by Kana Hanazawa (Mitsuri Kanroji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Related: Teogonia TV Anime Reveals STU48 Ending Theme in Special Trailer Kunihiro Mori directs Teogonia at Asahi Production with series composition written by Tomoyasu Okubo, character designs drawn by Koichiro Kawano and music composed by Kenji Fujisawa. Wowmax produces the series. The story of Teogonia is described as such: It's a time of warfare where relentless battles continue between human and demi-human tribes like the Ash Monkeys (Macaque) and pig people (Ogres) invading human lands.
- 7/3/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Get ready to dive into another one of Yuji Iwahara’s whimsical worlds as his latest manga series, Clevatess , has a TV anime adaptation currently in production. Kadokawa announced the news of the adaptation today alongside releasing the first trailer and teaser visual as well as details on the lead cast and staff members. Clevatess first trailer and teaser visual The lead cast members announced today include: Alicia voiced by Haruka Shiraishi (Asirpa in Golden Kamuy ) Clen voiced by Mutsumi Tamura (Kobayashi in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid ) Clevatess voiced by Yuichi Nakamura (Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Related: The Misfit of Demon King Academy II Continues with Second Cour on April 12 Kiyotaka Taguchi ( Ultraman Blazar ) directs Clevatess at Lay-duce with the series being the first time Taguchi has directed an animated TV series. Keigo Koyanagi ( Brave Bang Bravern! ) is writing the series composition, Soichiro Sako ( Buddy Daddies ) is drawing the character designs and Nobuaki Nobusawa ( Mr.
- 7/2/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Ahead of its fourth episode broadcast this weekend, the official website and accounts for the Kaiju No. 8 anime today announced the casting of Tessho Genda (Kurt in Saga of Tanya the Evil ) as Isao Shinomiya, the Director General of the Defense Force and Kikoru's father, and Mutsumi Tamura (Kobayashi in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid ) as Third Division Platoon Leader Tae Nakanoshima. Isao Shinomiya / Tessho Genda Tae Nakanoshima / Mutsumi Tamura Related: Recap: Kaiju No. 8 Episode 3, “Revenge Match” Based on the hit manga by Naoya Matsumoto, Shigeyuki Miya and Tomomi Kamiya direct Kaiju No. 8 at studio Production I.G, with series composition by Ichiro Okouchi ( Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ), character designs by Tetsuya Nishio ( Naruto ) and music by Yuta Bando ( Belle ). Crunchyroll is streaming the series as it airs in Japan and describes the story: In a world plagued by creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka...
- 5/2/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Official Twitter account of Disney Plus Japan unveiled a new trailer and key visual for the upcoming Sand Land anime series, titled Sand Land: The Series, on March 18, 2024.
The trailer previews the series’ opening theme song, “Water Carrier,” performed by Kroi, as well as the ending theme song, “Drive My Idea,” performed by Tempalay.
New key visual for the series can be viewed below:
Sand Land: The Series will premiere on March 20, 2024, making its debut with the first seven episodes simultaneously on Disney+ Star’s “Star Anime Series” programming. Following the debut, episodes 8-13 will be released weekly, with each episode dropping every Wednesday.
For viewers in the U.S., the series will also stream on Hulu.
The first six episodes, titled the “Akuma no Oji” (Prince of Demons) arc, will be a retelling of the Sand Land anime film, but adapted into a series format with some added footage.
The trailer previews the series’ opening theme song, “Water Carrier,” performed by Kroi, as well as the ending theme song, “Drive My Idea,” performed by Tempalay.
New key visual for the series can be viewed below:
Sand Land: The Series will premiere on March 20, 2024, making its debut with the first seven episodes simultaneously on Disney+ Star’s “Star Anime Series” programming. Following the debut, episodes 8-13 will be released weekly, with each episode dropping every Wednesday.
For viewers in the U.S., the series will also stream on Hulu.
The first six episodes, titled the “Akuma no Oji” (Prince of Demons) arc, will be a retelling of the Sand Land anime film, but adapted into a series format with some added footage.
- 3/18/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Studio Pierrot’s upcoming anime Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai has just released a second trailer, in which the Opening Song “poi” by Saucy Dog has also been presented to the public. The anime is premiering on Nhk on April 6, 2024 and so far we can say that we’re quite excited about it.
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai is actually an adaptation of the historical fantasy series Yatagarasu, which began as a novel series written by Chisato Abe in 2012. In 2018, the first novel in the series was adapted into manga format under the title A Raven for All Seasons, with a sequel manga – Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai – debuting in 2020. The anime y Studio Pierrot is going to be an adaptation of the second novel, Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai, which is the same one adapted in the 2020 manga. As stated, the series is going to premiere on April 6, 2024, on Nhk.
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai is actually an adaptation of the historical fantasy series Yatagarasu, which began as a novel series written by Chisato Abe in 2012. In 2018, the first novel in the series was adapted into manga format under the title A Raven for All Seasons, with a sequel manga – Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai – debuting in 2020. The anime y Studio Pierrot is going to be an adaptation of the second novel, Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai, which is the same one adapted in the 2020 manga. As stated, the series is going to premiere on April 6, 2024, on Nhk.
- 3/12/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball, without a doubt, was a beacon of light for the anime and manga industry which ushered in a new era. It inspired and influenced a whole generation of artists and creators in Japan and overseas.
However, it wasn’t just Toriyama’s work that was iconic, the author himself served as an inspiration to many. The news of sudden passing came a shock to many in the industry, who took to Sns in order to convey their heartfelt messages for Toriyama.
From the voice actors who worked on the adaptations of his manga, to fellow manga authors who grew up reading Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump, everyone pitched in with their condolences. Check them out below.
Kazuhiko Torishima (Toriyama’s fist Editor)
My last work with him was the book “Dr. Mashirito’s Strongest Manga Technique”, which was released last year. The manga “Torishima and...
However, it wasn’t just Toriyama’s work that was iconic, the author himself served as an inspiration to many. The news of sudden passing came a shock to many in the industry, who took to Sns in order to convey their heartfelt messages for Toriyama.
From the voice actors who worked on the adaptations of his manga, to fellow manga authors who grew up reading Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump, everyone pitched in with their condolences. Check them out below.
Kazuhiko Torishima (Toriyama’s fist Editor)
My last work with him was the book “Dr. Mashirito’s Strongest Manga Technique”, which was released last year. The manga “Torishima and...
- 3/8/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
The official website of Sand Land revealed the much anticipated release date for the anime series on Feb 4, 2024.
Sand Land: The Series will premiere on March 20, 2024, making its debut with the first seven episodes simultaneously on Disney+ Star’s “Star Anime Series” programming. Following the debut, episodes 8-13 will be released weekly, with each episode dropping every Wednesday.
For viewers in the U.S., the series will also stream on Hulu.
The first six episodes, titled the “Akuma no Oji” (Prince of Demons) arc, will be a retelling of the Sand Land anime film, but adapted into a series format with some added footage.
Following the initial six episodes, a brand new arc titled “Tenshi no Yusha” (Angelic Heroes) will kick off on March 27th. This arc, consisting of episodes 7-13, will take place in a new location called Forest Land.
An illustration depicting the world of “Forest Land” drawn...
Sand Land: The Series will premiere on March 20, 2024, making its debut with the first seven episodes simultaneously on Disney+ Star’s “Star Anime Series” programming. Following the debut, episodes 8-13 will be released weekly, with each episode dropping every Wednesday.
For viewers in the U.S., the series will also stream on Hulu.
The first six episodes, titled the “Akuma no Oji” (Prince of Demons) arc, will be a retelling of the Sand Land anime film, but adapted into a series format with some added footage.
Following the initial six episodes, a brand new arc titled “Tenshi no Yusha” (Angelic Heroes) will kick off on March 27th. This arc, consisting of episodes 7-13, will take place in a new location called Forest Land.
An illustration depicting the world of “Forest Land” drawn...
- 3/4/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai (“A Crow Doesn't Choose Its Master”), an upcoming TV anime based on the second novel in the Yatagarasu fantasy novel series, has revealed shiny and tempting trinkets of new information, including a new trailer, a new key visual, key cast members, and the main staff for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in April 2024. The main cast for Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai includes: Yukiya voiced by Mutsumi Tamura (Alice in The Ancient Magus' Bride ) Nazukihiko voiced by Miyu Irino (Shop Manager in The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today ) The original Yatagarasu novels are written by Chisato Abe and published in Japan by Bungeishuju under their Bunshun Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation of the first novel with artwork by Natsumi Matsuzaki is also available from Kodansha. Yoshiaki Kyogoku directs the TV anime adaptation at animation studio Pierrot. Yukiko Yamamuro provides the series composition,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
In spring 2024, audiences are invited to revisit the dry and desolate wasteland of Sand Land in “Sand Land: The Series,” an exhilarating new Japanese anime coming exclusively to Hulu.
In “Sand Land: The Series,” viewers are transported to a world where the water supply is all but dried up, with the small amount remaining controlled by a greedy king. Tired of suffering under the king’s rule, Sheriff Rao reaches out to Sand Land’s demons for help, and together they set off on a journey to discover the “Legendary Spring”.
An exciting retelling of the hit 2023 “Sand Land” movie, “Sand Land: The Series” will build upon the movie’s original universe, telling new stories featuring the beloved Fiend Prince Beelzebub, Sheriff Rao, and Thief.
Based on the popular short story by Akira Toriyama, the creator of “Dragon Ball” and “Dr. Slump,” “Sand Land: The Series” is a collaboration between Sunrise,...
In “Sand Land: The Series,” viewers are transported to a world where the water supply is all but dried up, with the small amount remaining controlled by a greedy king. Tired of suffering under the king’s rule, Sheriff Rao reaches out to Sand Land’s demons for help, and together they set off on a journey to discover the “Legendary Spring”.
An exciting retelling of the hit 2023 “Sand Land” movie, “Sand Land: The Series” will build upon the movie’s original universe, telling new stories featuring the beloved Fiend Prince Beelzebub, Sheriff Rao, and Thief.
Based on the popular short story by Akira Toriyama, the creator of “Dragon Ball” and “Dr. Slump,” “Sand Land: The Series” is a collaboration between Sunrise,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
In the early days of the Academy’s animated feature Oscar, there were questions as to whether enough films would qualify each year for the award to be given. Not anymore! This year sees a record number of contenders across a wide variety of genres, styles and audiences, from serious, adult-targeted films (like “Charlotte” and “Eternal Spring”) to boffo offerings from Hollywood’s top toon studios — and that doesn’t even count such anime franchise sensations as “One Piece Film: Red” and “Jujutsu Kaisen 0,” which didn’t submit but further illustrate the vitality of the form.
Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood
Director: Richard Linklater
Voices: Glen Powell, Zachary Levi, Jack Black
Studios: Minnow Mountain, Submarine, Detour Filmproduction
Distributor: Netflix
A time capsule made possible through a sophisticated blend of 2D, 3D and rotoscope techniques, allows the “Boyhood” director to revive the style of “Waking Life” and his own 1960s Texas boyhood.
Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood
Director: Richard Linklater
Voices: Glen Powell, Zachary Levi, Jack Black
Studios: Minnow Mountain, Submarine, Detour Filmproduction
Distributor: Netflix
A time capsule made possible through a sophisticated blend of 2D, 3D and rotoscope techniques, allows the “Boyhood” director to revive the style of “Waking Life” and his own 1960s Texas boyhood.
- 12/6/2022
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
"I don't want to leave this place!" Netflix has debuted the full-length official trailer for a Netflix-produced Japanese anime film titled Drifting Home, arriving this September. This is acclaimed animation house Studio Colorido's (of Penguin Highway and A Whisker Away) long-awaited third feature-length film. Sixth-graders Kosuke and Natsume grew up in the same apartment building as childhood friends. During summer break, while playing in the apartment building that is set to be demolished, they find themselves caught in a strange phenomenon. When they regain consciousness, they see nothing but a vast sea before them. Their apartment is now floating in the sea. Will Kosuke and the others make it back to their world? A journey of farewells in summer... With the voices of Mutsumi Tamura, Asami Seto, Daiki Yamashita, Yumiko Kobayashi, Inori Minase, & Kana Hanazawa. This looks like a very peculiar and thrilling and engaging film about a drifting building,...
- 7/15/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"How long will this go on for?" Netflix has revealed a short teaser trailer for an original Netflix-produced Japanese anime film titled Drifting Home, arriving in September later this year. Following the release of their first feature film Penguin Highway in 2018, Studio Colorido received worldwide praise for A Whisker Away, which played on Netflix in 2020. Now Studio Colorido is releasing their long-awaited third feature-length film, Drifting Home. With a visual style that takes the audience from reality to a fantasy world. Sixth-graders Kosuke and Natsume grew up in the same apartment building as childhood friends. During summer break, while playing in the apartment building that is set to be demolished, they find themselves caught in a strange phenomenon. All they can see around them is a vast sea. Will Kosuke and the others make it back to their world? A journey of farewells in summer has just begun. Featuring the voices of Mutsumi Tamura,...
- 4/26/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
It’s a Herculean effort to take a multi-volume manga like author Akihito Tsukushi’s “Made in Abyss,” adapt it into a popular anime television series, and then compress the show into a coherent feature, but the folks at Sentai Filmworks have done just that. Part one, “Made in Abyss: Journey’s Dawn,” will screen around the U.S. in its original Japanese on March 20 and in an English dub on March 25, to be followed at a later date by “Wandering Twilight,” which opened in Japan in January.
While the first half of director Masayuki Kojima’s cinematic cut-down hits more ebbs than flows, its character-driven escapades and colorful fantasy landscape are captivating enough to engage the uninitiated. Give or take a few tweaks to the material, this catchy premise about an adventurous tween girl and her amnesiac robot-boy companion exploring a mysterious chasm in her city adapts decently well...
While the first half of director Masayuki Kojima’s cinematic cut-down hits more ebbs than flows, its character-driven escapades and colorful fantasy landscape are captivating enough to engage the uninitiated. Give or take a few tweaks to the material, this catchy premise about an adventurous tween girl and her amnesiac robot-boy companion exploring a mysterious chasm in her city adapts decently well...
- 3/21/2019
- by Courtney Howard
- Variety Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.