Medalist , an upcoming TV anime based on the sports manga of the same name, has published a new visual (below) that focuses on the rival figure skating pair of Hikaru Kamisaki (voiced by Kana Ichinose) and Jun Yodaka (voiced by Yuma Uchida). The series will broadcast in Japan as part of the TV Asahi “NUMAnimation” programming block beginning in January 2025. The original Medalist manga by Tsurumaikada is serialized in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon seinen manga magazine, and an English language version is also available from Kodansha USA. Yasutaka Yamamoto directs the TV anime at animation studio Engi, while Jukki Hanada provides the series composition and scripts and Chinatsu Kameyama provides the character designs. Medalist pair visual Related: Medalist TV Anime Goes for the Gold in January 2025 Kodansha USA describes Medalist : Tsukasa, whose dreams were crushed. Inori, left to fend for herself. These two share a dream…and their tenacity may...
- 3/24/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Medalist , an upcoming TV anime based on the sports manga of the same name, has revealed two new cast members, a new trailer and the release window for the series, which will broadcast in Japan as part of the TV Asahi “NUMAnimation” programming block beginning in January 2025. Medalist Anime Trailer The new cast members include: Hikaru Kamisaki voiced by Kana Ichinose (Fern in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) Hikaru Kamisaki character visual Jun Yodaka voiced by Yuma Uchida (Patrick Ashbatten in Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss But I'm Not the Demon Lord ) Jun Yodaka character visual The original Medalist manga by Tsurumaikada is serialized in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon seinen manga magazine, and an English language version is also available from Kodansha USA. Yasutaka Yamamoto directs the TV anime at animation studio Engi, while Jukki Hanada provides the series composition and scripts and Chinatsu Kameyama provides the character designs.
- 3/21/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
The sneaky creatures of Japan are both celebrating their day today, with Ninja Day also being a hot topic across the country. To celebrate the day, the upcoming anime adaptation of Mato Yakito (storyboard supervisor) and Kotatsu's (original story writer and illustrator) Neet Kunoichi to Nazeka Dousei Hajimemashita manga released a visual of the Kunoichi herself lit up by the moon behind her dressed in her prowling attire. Related: Neet Kunoichi to Nazeka Dousei Hajimemashita Manga Gets TV Anime Hisashi Saito ( The Testament of Sister New Devil ) directs the Neet Kunoichi to Nazeka Dousei Hajimemashita TV anime at anime studio Quad with series composition from Takashi Aoshima and character designs by Masahiko Suzuki. The series is describes as such (translated): In order to protect an ordinary businessman, Tsukasa Atsumi, from demons, a genius kunoichi, Shizuri Ideura, signs a master-servant contract with him on the condition that she stays with him.
- 2/22/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Oricon has revealed its list of the top 20 best selling manga for January 2024. Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen claimed the top spot in series by sales list, by selling over 1,855,809 copies sold.
This was followed by Kanehito Yamada & Tsukasa Abe’s Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End with 842,143 copies sold.
Checkout the top 20 best selling manga of January 2024 below:
RankSeriesCopies SoldPublisherAuthor1Jujutsu Kaisen1,855,809ShueishaAkutami Gege2Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End842,143ShogakukanKanehito Yamada & Tsukasa Abe3The Apothecary Diaries788,139Square EnixNekokurage & Natsu Hyuuga & Touko Shino4That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime521,870KodanshaFuse & Taiki Kawakami5Blue Lock319,194KodanshaMuneyuki Kaneshiro & Yusuke Nomura6Daemons of the Shadow Realm228,110Square EnixHiromu Arakawa7Golden Kamuy202,699ShueishaSatoru Noda8Delicious in Dungeon198,140EnterbrainRyoko Kui9Mashle: Magic and Muscles195,960ShueishaHajime Komoto10Haikyu!!193,305ShueishaHaruichi Furudate11Oshi no Ko190,926ShueishaMengo Yokoyari & Aka Akasaka12Sakamoto Days189,762ShueishaYuto Suzuki13SPYxFAMILY188,795ShueishaTatsuya Endo14Blue Exorcist167,897ShueishaKazue Kato15ONE PIECE153,428ShueishaEiichiro Oda16Backwater Old Man...
This was followed by Kanehito Yamada & Tsukasa Abe’s Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End with 842,143 copies sold.
Checkout the top 20 best selling manga of January 2024 below:
RankSeriesCopies SoldPublisherAuthor1Jujutsu Kaisen1,855,809ShueishaAkutami Gege2Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End842,143ShogakukanKanehito Yamada & Tsukasa Abe3The Apothecary Diaries788,139Square EnixNekokurage & Natsu Hyuuga & Touko Shino4That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime521,870KodanshaFuse & Taiki Kawakami5Blue Lock319,194KodanshaMuneyuki Kaneshiro & Yusuke Nomura6Daemons of the Shadow Realm228,110Square EnixHiromu Arakawa7Golden Kamuy202,699ShueishaSatoru Noda8Delicious in Dungeon198,140EnterbrainRyoko Kui9Mashle: Magic and Muscles195,960ShueishaHajime Komoto10Haikyu!!193,305ShueishaHaruichi Furudate11Oshi no Ko190,926ShueishaMengo Yokoyari & Aka Akasaka12Sakamoto Days189,762ShueishaYuto Suzuki13SPYxFAMILY188,795ShueishaTatsuya Endo14Blue Exorcist167,897ShueishaKazue Kato15ONE PIECE153,428ShueishaEiichiro Oda16Backwater Old Man...
- 2/12/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
A TV anime adaptation of Mato Yakito (storyboard supervisor) and Kotatsu's (original story writer and illustrator) Neet Kunoichi to Nazeka Dousei Hajimemashita comedy manga is now in the works. The manga was originally posted on Kotatsu's official Twitter and pixiv accounts from February 2020. Its digital book edition has been streamed by Number Nine for ten volumes, while its print edition has been released from Kadokawa for three volumes. The TV anime's official website opened today with a two-minute teaser trailer and a teaser visual featuring the main heroine, Shizuri Ideura. Teaser visual The anime's official website describes the synopsis: In order to protect an ordinary businessman, Tsukasa Atsumi, from demons, a genius kunoichi, Shizuri Ideura, signs a master-servant contract with him on the condition that she stays with him. Despite her cool appearance of defeating demons, Shizuri is an otaku Neet who spends all her time playing video games. While...
- 2/10/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
As 2023 bids farewell, the annual Anime! Anime! General Election has unveiled the winners of the “Most Recommended Female Voice Actor” of 2023.
The survey period spanned from Nov 15, 2023, to Dec 15, 2023, during which over 3,000 anime fans participated. With a majority of female respondents, accounting for approximately 65%, with 35% being male, the survey captured the sentiments of a diverse audience ranging from those under 19 to individuals in their 40s.
Participants were asked to identify the voice actors who left a lasting impression, whether through their roles in various anime or their appearances in other forms of entertainment. The criteria ranged from the most active and impactful voice actor of the year to the one fans found themselves recommending the most.
Checkout the top 20 most recommended female voice actors of 2023 below:
20. Marina Inoue
Notable roles: Armin in Aot, Mai Zenin in Jujutsu Kaisen, Momo Yaoyorozu in Mha, etc.
19. Tomori Kusunoki
Notable roles: Makima in Chainsaw Man,...
The survey period spanned from Nov 15, 2023, to Dec 15, 2023, during which over 3,000 anime fans participated. With a majority of female respondents, accounting for approximately 65%, with 35% being male, the survey captured the sentiments of a diverse audience ranging from those under 19 to individuals in their 40s.
Participants were asked to identify the voice actors who left a lasting impression, whether through their roles in various anime or their appearances in other forms of entertainment. The criteria ranged from the most active and impactful voice actor of the year to the one fans found themselves recommending the most.
Checkout the top 20 most recommended female voice actors of 2023 below:
20. Marina Inoue
Notable roles: Armin in Aot, Mai Zenin in Jujutsu Kaisen, Momo Yaoyorozu in Mha, etc.
19. Tomori Kusunoki
Notable roles: Makima in Chainsaw Man,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
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