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#145888

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#107162

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Here’s A New Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc Visual To Feast On

1 week ago | anitrendz.com | Melvyn Tan

The upcoming Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has received a poster visual, which features Denji and Reze duking it out in the center while various other members of the cast decorate the background while colored in red. Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is set to premiere in Japan on September 19 JST and will also be screened internationally. The synopsis reads:Denji became “Chainsaw Man”, a boy with a devil’s heart, and is now part of Special Division 4’s devil hunters.
Kaiju No.8 Season 2’s Main Trailer Dives Into The Action

1 week ago | anitrendz.com | Melvyn Tan

An action-heavy main trailer for Kaiju No.8 Season 2 has been released, with a number of those action shots showcasing Gen Narumi in battle. The trailer, which also has the title “Rising Threat,” previews the newly announced opening song “You Can’t Run From Yourself” by AURORA as well. Other new reveals include Hiroki Yasumoto and Kana Hanazawa‘s respective castings as Eiji Hasegawa and Rin Shinonome. Additionally, an advance screening will be held at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya on July 13 JST.
Re:ZERO Season 4 Reveals 2026 Premiere, New Visual, Fairouz Ai Casting

1 month ago | anitrendz.com | Melvyn Tan

A 2026 premiere date has been announced for Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4. Also revealed is a new teaser visual featuring the character Shaula, along with the casting announcement of Fairouz Ai as the newcomer. Details about Season 4’s premise were revealed as well. In short, Subaru and his friends find themselves heading off to the Pleiades Watchtower to seek the Sage Shaula, in the hopes of reversing the effects of the Sin Archbishop of Gluttony’s power on its many victims.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury’s Seishun Frontier Manga Begins Serialization

1 month ago | anitrendz.com | Melvyn Tan

The Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury — Seishun Frontier manga has started serialization on KADOKAWA’s Comic Newtype. Colored illustrations of some of the cast were also released, showing off their uniforms in this spin-off title’s setting. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury — Seishun Frontier was announced in December 2024.
“Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” Wins Song of the Year At Music Awards Japan 2025

1 month ago | anitrendz.com | Melvyn Tan

Creepy Nuts‘ “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born,” the opening song for MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc, has been named Song of the Year at the Music Awards Japan 2025. Song of the Year is one of the six main categories of the awards, which made its debut this year and is described as “Japan’s largest international music awards event.” Some of the other nominees include YOASOBI‘s “IDOL,” which was the opening song of OSHI NO KO Season 1, and Mrs.
Illustrator Sheya Chen Releases Gorgeous Animated Short Film WOLO

1 month ago | anitrendz.com | Melvyn Tan

Freelance illustrator Sheya Chen has released an animated short film/music video titled WOLO. The three-minute video, which is set to Cody Lee‘s “I Love You,” features anime-like character art and an arresting painterly aesthetic with eye-catching colors and shadows. In addition to directing, Chen also served as art director, animation director, storyboard artist, background artist, color designer, compositing supervisor, and producer.
Takopi’s Original Sin Reveals Main Trailer, June 28 Premiere, and More

1 month ago | anitrendz.com | Melvyn Tan

The Takopi’s Original Sin anime has received a main trailer, main visual, and June 28 JST (effectively June 29 at 12 AM JST) streaming premiere date in Japan. Aside from showing more off of the anime’s tone, cinematography, and animation, the trailer previews the newly announced theme songs “Happy Lucky Chappy” by ano (the opening) and “Glass no Sen” by Tele (the ending). Takopi’s Original Sin is based on the manga by TAIZAN 5, which began serialization on Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump+ in 2021.
DAN DA DAN Season 2’s 2nd Trailer Previews New OP Theme, Teases Momo in Maid Uniform

1 month ago | anitrendz.com | Melvyn Tan

A second trailer for DAN DA DAN Season 2 has been released, showing more purple-draped footage of the “Evil Eye Arc.” The new preview also comes with a slice of the newly announced opening song “Kamei Douchuu” by AINA THE END and a sneak peek of Momo in maid uniform garb. DAN DA DAN Season 2 is set to premiere on Japanese television and on Netflix on July 3 (Crunchyroll will also begin streaming it in July).
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Gets New Trailer, Visual, July 5 Premiere

1 month ago | anitrendz.com | Melvyn Tan

The Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus anime has received a second trailer, a key visual, and a July 5 premiere date. The trailer includes a preview of the newly announced ending theme song “Suiheisen wa Boku no Furukizu” by the characters Uzuki Hirokawa, Ikumi Akagi, Sara Himeji, and Toko Kirishima.
Toei Animation Touches on AI Use in Anime Production in New Financial Report

1 month ago | anitrendz.com | Melvyn Tan

Toei Animation‘s financial results (PDF) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 have shed some light on its recent investment in Preferred Networks, Inc., a Japanese company that has involvement with AI. The relevant section (slide 20) reveals that Toei Animation has an eye on applying AI to processes like storyboarding, coloring and “color specification,” in-between animation, and backgrounds.