TV Anime "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War" Season 2 Broadcast on Apr. 11! An image promotional video featuring a character song also revealed

Newly illustrated goods featuring the characters from "Kaguya-sama: Love is War" dressed in "street fashion" are now available. Pre-orders are now being accepted on the mail order site "AMNIBUS". The illustrated goods are based on the motif of Shinomiya Kaguya and Fujiwara Chika in street fashion, which were drawn at the previous "Kaguya-sama want to play in Shibuya?: Love Is War POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE/MAGNET by SHIBUYA109". The lineup includes wireless earphones, BIG silhouette T-shirt, and cap that Kaguya and her friends are wearing in the illustration. In addition, 'BIG Acrylic Stand', 'BIG Acrylic Key Ring', 'BIG Tin Badge', 'B2 Tapestry' and 'Clear File' are also available. For more information, including the price of each item, please visit 'AMNIBUS'. (C) Akasaka Aka/Shueisha, Kaguya-sama: Love is War Production Committee

From "Kaguya-sama: Love is War?" comes goods with original illustrations of the usual characters as maids & butlers. Pre-orders are available on "AMNIBUS". The product is the goods with a design of Shinomiya Kaguya, Shirogane Miyuki, Fujiwara Chika, Ishigami Yu, Iino Miko, and Hayasaka Ai as maids & butler that was released as part of Animate's "Kaguya-sama wa Kyuujishitai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen (lit. Kaguya Wants to Serve: The Geniuses' War of Hearts and Minds)". The lineup is consists of "Trading Acrylic Key Holder", "Trading Mini Signed Board", "Trading Tin Badge", "Character Fine Craft", "Big Acrylic Stand", "Big Acrylic Key Holder", "Mini Tapestry", "Mug", "Clear File", "Single Pocket Pass Case", and other items. Some goods will come with a pre-order novelty. Information on each product is available on the product webpage on "AMNIBUS". (C) Akasaka Aka/ Shueisha, Kaguya-sama: Love is War Production Committee

In May, the new future TV "ABEMA" will hold a special project "ABEMA Anime Festival" that broadcasts various anime series and animated movies every week. Throughout the month of May, this project will feature themed anime and special projects as an "anime festival" with lots of recommended anime, such as the one-shot broadcast of animated movies. During Golden Week from May 1 to 5, a special event will be held every day under the title of "GW Stage". After announcing part 6 of anime adaptation, in addition to broadcasting now "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" series for 23 consecutive days from May 1, on May 2, "Re: Life in a Different World from Zero" series and "The Irregular at Magic High School" series will be broadcast under the "Don't you see it yet? Anime Iroha Selection by ABEMA", which is a collection of "hot" anime titles that you should keep in mind. In addition, the collection of love comedies that are indispensable for heart-throbbing "Dai shuketsu! Juunintoiro no yuusha maou SP", including TV anime "Kaguya-sama: Love is War", TV anime "Made in Abyss" and "Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn [Part 1]" and "Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight [Part 2]" are delivered non-stop all day long. With various special features such as "Sun!", the 2021 Golden Week will be fun. In addition, at "ABEMA Anime Festival", we are planning to hold special events such as "Military special feature", and "Rainy season is a daily animation at home" as well as special features commemorating "Mother's Day" on May 9 and "Maid Day" on May 10. (C) Araki Hirohiko / Shueisha / JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Production Committee (C) Nagatsuki Tappei, published by KADOKAWA Co., Ltd./Re: Life in a Different World from Zero 1 Production Committee (C) Light Tuchihi, Saori Toyota / KADOKAWA / Careful Hero Production Committee (C) Murasaki Yukiya / Kodansha / Different World Demon King Ω Production Committee (C) Aka Akasaka / Shueisha / Kaguya-sama: Love is War the production committee (C) 2017 Tsukushi Akihito / Takeshobo / Made in Abyss Production Committee

The latest PV of "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation" 2nd Cour (broadcast starts on October 3, 2021) has been released. In this PV, the latest theme song "Denshou no Uta" (The Succession's Song) by singer-songwriter Oohara Yuiko can be heard. "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation" is based on the epic fantasy light novel that is the pioneer of the "'Narou' type light novel" written by "Rifujin na Magonote" and is a light novel that was serialized on the posting website "Shousetsuka ni Narou" since 2012. A 34-year-old guy, who shut himself in his room and spent his time playing games and surfing the internet, was involved in a traffic accident one day and passed away... but was immediately reincarnated as a baby in another world of swords and magic. It depicts the great adventure of Rudeus, the reincarnation of the guy, and by using his past memories and regrets as his motivation, he faces the encounters and trials with the mindset of “I will go all out now”. The PV that was released on August 31 has a breaking record of a total of 1.4 million views on both YouTube and Twitter, and the latest PV has been released. The adventurer party "Death End" that is consisting of the main protagonist, Rudeus that was reincarnated in another world after passing away in an accident, the young swordswoman Eris that was transported to the Demon Continent with Rudeus, and the Superd’s warrior, Ruijerd, along with the new characters in the 2nd cour can be seen in the latest PV. As this PV has revealed more information than the previous PV, it will surely hype you up toward the in-depth drama and the intense actions scene with the magic and sword. "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation" 2nd Cour will start on October 3. Also, the prior to broadcast special program "Prior to Broadcast of 'Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation' 2nd Cour Special", featuring Uchiyama Yumi (voice of Rudeus), Kohara Konomi (voice of Roxy), Kakuma Ai (voice of Eris), and Sugita Tomokazu (voice of former self), will be broadcast on 12:00 AM, on September 27, on TOKYO MX and BS11. 〇 Cast Rudeus Greyrat: Uchiyama Yumi Former Self: Sugita Tomokazu Eris Boreas Greyrat: Kakuma Ai Roxy Migurdia: Kohara Konomi Ruijerd Superdia: Namikawa Daisuke Elinalise Dragonroad: Tanaka Rie Talhand: Ootsuka Houchuu Kishirika Kishirisu: Iguchi Yuka Orsted: Tsuda Kenjirou Hitogami: Kujira 〇 Staff Original Creator: Rifujin no Magonote (MF Books/ Kadokawa Publishing) Original Character Design: Shirotaka Original Project: Frontier Works Director, Series Composition: Okamoto Manabu Assistant Director: Hirano Hiroki Character Design: Sugiyama Kazutaka, Takahashi Mizuki Sub Character Design: Saitou Yoshiko Art Director: Miyake Masakazu Color Design: Doi Makiko Photography Director: Tonsho Shinji Editing: Mishima Akinori Sound Director: Aketagawa Jin Sound Effect: Ueno Rei Music: Fujisawa Yoshiaki Theme Song Producer, Vocal: Oohara Yuiko Producer: EGG FIRM Production Studio Bind (C) Rifujin no Magonote/ MF Books/ "Mushoku Tensei" Production Committee

From the movie "Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night" (to be screened on October 30, 2021), the main trailer, which takes us to the origin of the series and reveals the relationship between Asuna and Mito, has been released. In addition, the theme song will be "Ike", sung and written by LiSA and composed by Ayase, who is also a member of YOASOBI. The movie "Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night" is a film of the new "Aincrad Arc" as seen through the eyes of Asuna by the original author, Kawahara Reki. Yuki Asuna, a third-year junior high school student who has never played online games, is one day, trapped in the world of "Sword Art Online", the world's first VRMMORPG, when she accidentally wears "Nerve Gear". Without knowing the rules of the world, she sets out to conquer the steel floating castle, "Aincrad", and the lone swordsman, Kirito, appears before her as she survives the world of death. The main trailer released this time shows Yuki Asuka, a student studying hard for her entrance exam, is asked by her game-loving classmate, Tozawa Misumi, "Wanna play with me?", then she logs into the world of "SAO" as "Asuna". Then, the game master declares that "SAO" is a death game where you can't log out and risk your life, and Mito (Misumi) firmly decides that she will never let Asuna die, but...... The second half of the trailer shows the scenes where Asuna and Mito fight hard against monsters, and Kirito and Asuna encounter, with the theme song "Ike" sung and written by LiSA, who is known for her music in the "SAO" series, and composed by Ayase, who is also known as the composer of YOASOBI.

The TV anime "Blue Period" will start airing at 1:25 am on October 2, 2021. It was also announced that it will be streamed in advance exclusively on Netflix in Japan from September 25. "Blue Period" is a story about sports, never-give-upspirit, and art serialized by Yamaguchi Tsubasa in Kodansha's "Gekkan Afternoon". The story follows Yaguchi Yatora, a high school student who has excellent grades and is at the top of the school cliques, but who feels empty and frustrated. This time, along with the broadcasting and streaming information, the theme song information was also released. The opening theme song will be "EVERBLUE" sung by Omoinotake, and the ending theme song will be "Replica" sung by mol-74. "Blue Period" will be aired on October 2 at 1:25 am on "Super Animeism," MBS/TBS network of 28 stations nationwide, and will be available exclusively on Netflix from September 25. In addition, "Just before the anime airs! Take a deep look at Blue Period SP" will be aired on September 25 at 1:25 am. For more information, please visit the official website. ＜For more information, please visit the official website. Omoinotake I'm Omoinotake, and I'm in charge of the opening song for the TV anime "Blue Period". I'm honored to be involved in this wonderful work filled with the pain and wonder of "creating". We, three members, didn't have any "talent" at all. "Then, what should we do?" we thought, after years of trial and error, we reached a street live performance in Shibuya, where Blue Period is set. "Doing what you love doesn't mean it's always fun." We overlapped ourselves with the words of Yatora and turned the overflowing words and melody into a song. We've been a band for nine years now, and just like Yatora, who said, "I love to draw," I think we just "love music." "EVERBLUE" is the opening song of Blue Period that we created. We put all the complexes and conflicts, the initial impulse of the adolescents, the anguish, and the hope that awaits us in the future into the song. I hope that many people will feel the same as this blue wish. mol-74 This time, I’m in charge of the ending theme song for the anime "Blue Period". I'm very happy and honored because I love this manga. The anguish and struggle he went through to create his work, and the joy and excitement he felt when it was completed. Although the cultures of art and music are different, there are many parts of the story that overlap with my own, and the main character, Yatora, who is desperately fighting against his own situation, has encouraged me many times. In "Replica," I put some messages that say, "Don't expect someone else to change the world, but change the world by yourself." I would be happy if this song can get close to you in your struggle against the current situation. ■Staff Original Story: Yamaguchi Tsubasa "Blue Period" (serialized in Kodansha's "Afternoon") General Director: Masunari Koji Director: Asano Katsuya Series Composition/Screenwriter: YoshidaReiko Character Design : Shitaya Tomoyuki Art Director: Nakamura Ken, Kaneko Yuji Art Setting : Ogawa Mamio, Nakajima Mika Director of Photography: Hattori Yasushi Color Design: Utagawa Ritsuko 3DCG Director : Omi Arimasa Editing: Seki Kazuhiko Special Effects: Fukuda Naomasa Music : Inoue Ippei Sound Effects : Koyama Kenji Music Producer : Sakai Kohei Music Production: DMM music Sound Director: Kikuta Hiromi Production: Seven Arcs ■Cast Yaguchi Yatora: Mineta Hiromu Ayukawa Ryuji: Hanamori Yumiri Takahashi Yotasuke: Yamashita Daiki Hashida Haruka: Kawanishi Kengo Kuwana Maki: MiyamotoYume Mori Maru: Aoyagi Mayu Saeki Masako: Hirano Fumi Sumida: Fukunishi Masaya Koigakubo: Kamio Shin’ichiro Utashima: Tachibana Tatsumaru Umino: Hiratsuka Miku Shirai: Hasegawa Ikumi Shirota: Nemoto Yuna Yamamoto: Koga Aoi Oba Mayu: Kazu Yuki Okada Sae: Suyama Emiri Ishii Takuro: Murata Taishi Sakuraba Hanako: Onishi Saori (C) Yamaguchi Tsubasa, Kodansha/Blue Period Production Committee

The TV anime "Ranking of Kings", whose original comic has sold over 1.3 million copies, will start broadcasting on October 14, 2021. Along with the announcement, the 2nd main PV has been unveiled. We have received comments from yama, who sings the ending theme song. "Ranking of Kings" is based on the same-name manga that was written by Toka Sosuke and has sold over 1.3 million copies. The story depicts how the main character, Prince Bojji, who is scorned by his vassals or even by the public as "You are not possibly a right person for a king" due to his deafness and inability to wield a sword properly, is changing after he meets his first friend, Kage. The 2nd main PV that has recently been released depicts Bojji, who is scorned by the public, rising up through the encounter with Kage. The scene gives a glimpse of the main stories. Moreover, the ending theme song "Oz." sung by yama can also be heard. The TV Anime "Ranking of Kings" will be broadcast on Fuji TV's "Noitamina" and others from October 14, 2021. yama I am honored to sing the ending theme song of such a wonderful work, "Ranking of Kings". Everyone has a weakness that he/she doesn't show to anyone, and lives seriously for his/her right. Even though there were a lot of scenes that touched my heart, the stories gave me courage and warmth. I produced the song so that it can gently envelop all the characters. I would be happy if you can enjoy it. 【Broadcast Information】 Starting on October 15, 2021, Every Friday at 0:55 AM Fuji TV's "Noitamina", etc. Unlimited streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video! *The schedule is subject to change without prior notice. 【STAFF】 Original Creator: Toka Sosuke "Ranking of Kings" (Beam Comix / published by KADOKAWA) / Director: Hatta Yosuke / Series Composition: Kishimoto Taku / Character Design|Chief Animation Director: Nozaki Atsuko / Sub-Character Design|Chief Animation Director: Kawake Masaki / Assistant Director: Imai Arifumi / Chief Episode Director: Fuchigami Makoto / Main Animator: Oshiro Masaru, Ogasawara Shin, Fujii Nozomu / Art Director: Kaneko Yuji / Art Setting: Fujii Kazushi / Color Design: Hashimoto Ken / Director of Photography: Izumita Kazuto, Ueda Noriyuki / Editing: Kiyose Hiroshi / Music: MAYUKO / Sound Director: Ebina Yasunori / Sound Effects: Ogata Yasunori / Animation Producer: Okada Maiko / Animation Production: Wit Studio 【CAST】 Bojji: Hinata Manami / Kage: Murase Ayumu / Daida: Kaji Yuuki / Hilling : Satou Rina / Domas: Eguchi Takuya / Bebin: Ueda Yoji / Apis: Yasumoto Hiroki / Drusi: Tadokoro Hinata / Hokuro: Yamashita Daiki / Boss: Miyake Kenta / Shiina: Honda Takako / The Magic Mirror: Sakamoto Maaya / Death-har: Shimoyama Yoshimmitsu / Death-par: Sakurai Takahiro (C)Toka Sosuke, Published by KADOKAWA / Anime "Ranking of Kings" Production Committee

From "ABEMA", top five new anime of "the final ranking", which has been streamed on Apr. 2020, has been announced. "Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2 " has won 1st on both total views and comments. It has achieved the double crown. This "final ranking" was made by originally collecting the total views of the first broadcast of 1st to 12th episode and missed views on "ABEMA Video" of the anime, which has been streamed from Apr. 2020, and number of comments on the first broadcast of 1st to 12th episode. ※The result of some anime, which has total 13 episodes was converted to 12 episodes using the average. 1st of the total views comes "Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2", which is the second season of the TV anime. It has won 1st place on both "Initial velocity ranking" and "Intermediate ranking", which shows its high popularity. 2nd comes "The 8th son? Are you kidding me?", which describes the reincarnation in a different world. 3rd comes "Princess Connect！Re:Dive", which is based on the social game. Furthermore, 4th comes "My Next Life As a Villainess: All Route Lead to Doom!" and 5th comes "Gleipnir". While for the total comments, 1st comes "Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2" and achieve double crown in the "final ranking". 2nd comes "Princess Connect！Re:Dive", 3rd comes "My Next Life As a Villainess: All Route Lead to Doom!", followed by "Gleipnir" in 4th and "The 8th son? Are you kidding me?" in 5th. "ABEMA" is currently streaming the top five of "final ranking". If you haven't watched yet, check out the hit works. "ABEMA" Spring 2020 Anime Final Ranking ・Total views 1st "Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2" 2nd "The 8th son? Are you kidding me?" 3rd "Princess Connect！Re:Dive" 4th "My Next Life As a Villainess: All Route Lead to Doom!" 5th "Gleipnir" ・Number of Comments 1st "Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2" 2nd "Princess Connect！Re:Dive" 3rd "My Next Life As a Villainess: All Route Lead to Doom!" 4th "Gleipnir" 5th "The 8th son? Are you kidding me?" "Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2"/(C)Akasaka Aka／SHUEISHA・Kaguya-sama Production Committee "Princess Connect！Re:Dive"／(C) Anime "Princess Connect！Re:Dive" Production Committee "The 8th son? Are you kidding me?"/(C)Y.A/MF Books/"The 8th son? Are you kidding me?" Production Committee "My Next Life As a Villainess: All Route Lead to Doom!"/(C)Yamaguchi Satoru・Ichijinsha/Hamehura Production Committee "Gleipnir"/(C)Takeda Sun・Kodansha/Gleipnir Production Committee

After welcoming the last episode of the TV anime "Kakushigoto", the manga has also welcomed the last chapter on "Monthly Shounen Magazine Aug. Issue" that is currently on sale. The last volume, volume 12 of the original manga will be on sale from Jul. 17, 2020. "Kakushigoto" is a manga by Kumeta Kouji and is serialized on "Monthly Shounen Magazine". It a story about "A manga artist father X daughter" that is filled with love, and laughter and is slightly emotional. The finale and the last volume of the story, volume 12, where the TV anime had ended earlier, will be on sale on Jul. 17. The WEB radio "Kakushigo Talk" vol. 2 YouTube ver. is currently available. The vol. 2 is handled by Kamiya Hiroshi (as Gotou Kakushi) and Takahashi Rie (as Gotou Hime) as a guest. The special compilation version, SpecialCD, which includes the unrevealed part of "Kakushigo Talk" vol. 1 and vol. 2, will be included in "Kakushigoto Blu-ray & DVD Vol. 3" that will be on sale on Aug. 28. The last chapter of "Kakushigoto" can be seen at "Monthly Shounen Magazine" that is currently on sale. The last volume, volume 12 will be on sale from Jul. 17. （C）Kumeda Kouji・Kodansha／Kakushigoto Production Committee

We are now in late June. Many of the new spring 2020 TV anime titles have reached their last episode. Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, many spring anime have been postponed. Which are the most popular titles among the fans? Here at Anime! Anime! we conducted a reader survey asking, "Which is the best anime in spring 2020 (April)?". During the survey period between Jun. 18 to Jun. 25, a total of 175 responses were received. The gender ratio featured almost the same number of votes with 48% male and 52% female. The age group was about 38% for those under the age of 19, and about 30% for those in their 20s, mainly focusing on youngsters. ■From the bond between father and daughter to the love story of geniuses, to the mysterious curse... Noteworthy works appear in the ranking! The 1st place goes to "Kakushigoto" with an approval rating of about 18%. Some comments have been received such as, "The original story has been adapted from manga to anime faithfully. The ending was also wonderful", and "The entire series was like a painting, a really beautiful work of art". Fans also praised the last episode, "It made me laugh every time, and I cried so hard in the last episode that I got my clothes wet!", and "I cried at the last episode". The 2nd place goes to "Kaguya-sama: Love is War" with an approval rating of about 16%. Many fans appreciated how the series entertained them since the first season, which was broadcast in 2019; "It was very interesting since the first season", and "I felt that the cast and staff members gave it their all. The gag episodes, in particular, were filled with a lot of parodies, and also the changes in the relationship between Kaguya and the president were always exciting and fun!". We also received comments about the new characters of the last season, "With the new characters such as Miko-chan, the work has become even more interesting". The second season of "Fruits Basket" ranked in 2nd place with the same percentage of votes (16%). It has been over 15 years since the conclusion of the original work, and the series is still loved. Comments have been received; "The first manga I bought with my pocket money was 'Fruits Basket'. After 10 years since its conclusion, I was looking forward to seeing the full version of the anime", and "There are a lot of fascinating characters which feature both warm and dark sides. I can't wait to see the rest of the story since it is also called 'Bible'". In addition, the ranking based only on the male votes sees "Kaguya-sama: Love is War" in 1st place, "My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!" in 2nd place, and "Kakushigoto" in 3rd place. The female side sees "Kakushigoto" in 1st place, "Fruits Basket" second season in 2nd place, and "My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!" in 3rd place. Regarding "My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!", many comments praised the cuteness of the main character Catarina; "I fell in love with her cuteness and kind personality", and "She is so adorable! It was very fun to see, and I was also touched by some scenes". ■Let's introduce other comments! "Argonavis from BanG Dream!", "The female characters are very famous in the series, but also the boys' ver. is very interesting to watch". "Ascendance of a Bookworm", "Both the original manga and the anime are very interesting" and "I can well understand the feelings of the protagonist. The depiction of the characters is also very well done". "Wave, Listen to Me!", "The speed of Minare's talking was great" and "Too much fun in every episode". Although the spring anime have had a rough start, the ranking includes the most anticipated new works and notable sequels. ■Top 20 "Which is the best anime in spring 2020 (April)?" 1. "Kakushigoto" 2. "Kaguya-sama: Love is War" 2. "Fruits Basket" 2nd season 4. "My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!" 5. "Argonavis from BanG Dream!" 5. "Ascendance of a Bookworm" (Part 2) 7. "Sing "Yesterday" for Me" 7. "Tower of God" 9. "Wave, Listen to Me!" 10. "Tamayomi" 11. "Woodpecker Detective's Office" 11. "Tomica Kizuna Gattai Earth Granner" 13. "Legend of the Galactic Heroes: The New Thesis (NHK ver.)" 13. "Gleipnir" 13. "Shadowverse" 13. "Shin Sakura Wars: The Animation" 13. "The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me?" 13. "Princess Connect! Re:Dive" 13. "Blade of the Immortal" 20. "ULTRAMAN (terrestrial broadcast)" 20. "Shachibato! President, It's Time for Battle!" 20. "Dropkick on My Devil!" 20. "BNA" 20. "Poccolies" 20. "Mewkledreamy" (Response period: Jun. 18 - Jun. 25, 2020)

To commemorate the last episode of the last episode of the TV Anime "Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2", the "Kaguya Day", which will span for 14.5 hours, featuring a re-wind on the past episodes and an original program will be held on Jun. 27 in ABEMA. "Kaguya Day" will have a broadcast of all the episodes of the first season that was broadcast on 2019 and a re-winde on the second season that is currently broadcasting. It will also have an original program "Kaguya-sama's room" featuring Koga Aoi (voice of Shinomiya Kaguya), Furukawa Makoto (voice of Shirogane Miyuki), Kohara Konomi (voice of Fujiwara Chika), and others. This event will span for 14.5 hour. "Kaguya DAY" will start on the 9:30 AM on Jun. 27 (the broadcast date of the last episode of "Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2") in ABEMA. （C）Akasaka Aka／Shueisha・Kaguya-sama: Love is War Production Committee