TV Tokyo, will officially start to broadcast more than 1000 episodes of anime, including “NARUTO” in the Arabia region.

The largest movie, drama, and anime review service in Japan, “Filmarks”, released “spring 2021 season anime satisfactory ranking”, based on the data taken through their service. The 1st place was “Fruits Basket The Final”, the 2nd was “My Hero Academia 5th Season” and the 3rd was “Odd Taxi”. “spring 2021 season anime satisfactory ranking” was based on the average ★scores (MAX 5.0) and review numbers (Mark! Numbers) given to the anime broadcast in spring 2021 (March 25 to May 31, 2021). The anime with the highest number of ★scores ranked high in “spring 2021 season anime satisfactory ranking”. The 1st place “Fruits Basket The Final” received an average ★4.34 (Max 5.0). The fans commented, “the emotions of each character are well depicted”, “this is my life bible”, “couldn’t watch this without my tears falling off”, and “This is the wonderful human drama that cannot be explained with words”. The 2nd place “My Hero Academia Season 5” received ★4.33, the 3rd place “Odd Taxi” received ★4.31, the 4th place “Kingdom Season 3” received ★4.19, and the 5th place “Zombie Land Saga Revenge” received ★4.11. Following the top 5 listed above, the ranking was followed by “Tokyo Revengers”, “Vivy-Fluorite Eye’s Song-“, “To Your Eternity”, “Moriarty the Patriot Season 2”, and “Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun! Season “2”. For Mark! Number ranking (review numbers), “Tokyo Revengers” was the top, the highest number of episode comments were given to “Godzilla S. P”. “Fruits Basket” The Final © Takaya Natsuki, Hakusensha/Fruits Basket Production Committee “My Hero Academia” Season 5 © Horikoshi Kouhei/Shueisha, My Hero Academia Production Committee “Odd Taxi” © P.I.C.S./Odokagawa Traffic Partners

TV anime "Fruits Basket" has welcomed its final episode (episode 13) on midnight of June 28, 2021. Together with the final episode, it was announced that the anime adaptation of the main protagonist, Tooru's parents, Kyoko and Katsuya will be released in 2022 together with a stage adaptation of "Fruits Basket" on the same year. Also, the gratitude movie with the message signed boards from the original author, Takaya Natsuki and a total of 22 cast members, has been released. "Fruits Basket" is a TV anime based on the shoujo manga by Takaya Natsuki that was serialized on "Hana to Yume" from 1998 to 2006. This is a story about Honda Tooru, a high school girl who lost her mother, her only family member, facing the various troubles of the Soma household, which is the "curse of the zodiac", after she started living at the house of her classmate Soma Yuki due to some circumstances. For this brand-new anime adaptation by the new staff and cast members, the 1st season was broadcast from April 2019 to September 2019, 2nd season was broadcast from April 2020 to September 2020. And "The Final" that has ended recently was broadcast from April 2021 to June 2021. It was just announced recently that the voice actor of Honda Katsuya is Hosoda Yoshimasa in episode 12 of "The Final". Due to the feedback of fans, such as "I want to hear more of Katsuya's voice!" and "I'll be waiting for the episode of Kyoko and Katsuya!", the highly anticipated on the past of the two has gotten an anime adaptation and it will be released in 2022. Also, the stage adaptation of "Fruits Basket" was also announced on the same year. The latest information, including the performers, will be announced on the official website on a later date, so do look forward to it. After the end of this emotional finale, an approximately 6 minute gratitude movie that interweaves the famous scenes together with the message signed boards by the 22 cast members, has been released. The affectionate message toward this work from the original author as well as the supervisor, Takaya Natsuki, and cast members, such as Ishimi Manaka (voice of Honda Tooru) and Shimazaki Nobunaga (voice of Soma Yuki) as well as the numerous characters' lines of this movie will make you feel emotional. It has been 3 years since the release of the TV anime "Fruits Basket". The TV series has finished broadcast, but do look forward to the future developments, including the anime adaptation on Kyoko and Katsuya as well as the stage adaptation. (C) Takaya Natsuki, Hakusensha/ Fruits Basket Production Committee

The outline and sneak peek of the final episode, episode 13 "See You Again Soon" of the TV anime "Fruits Basket: The Final" (Broadcast date: June 28, 2021) have been released. "Fruits Basket" is based on the shoujo manga by Takaya Natsuki that was serialized on "Hana to Yume" from 1998 to 2006. It has more than 30 million copies in circulation and its popularity remains strong even after the manga serialization has ended for more than 10 years. In April 2019, the 1st season was broadcast while the 2nd season was broadcast in April 2020. Lastly, the finale, "The Final" has started. The title for final episode is "See You Again Soon". The graduation ceremony has ended, Tooru and Kyo are approaching their brand-new journey. When Tooru is tidying up her stuff, she looks back to the lovely day like jewelry when she first came to this house. Tooru mentioned that it hurt even more because she treasured it a lot, and as tears roll down her cheeks, Kyo hugs her. The new banquet of the two will be starting soon. Then, Yuki told Tooru his true feeling along with his gratitude. The final episode, episode 13 "See You Again Soon" of the TV anime "Fruits Basket: The Final" was broadcast on June 28, 2021, on Tokyo TV and other channels. (C) Takaya Natsuki, Hakusensha/ Fruits Basket Production Committee

From TV anime “Fruits Basket” The Final, it was revealed that Hosoya Yoshimasa will play Honda Katsuya, the character appearing in episode 12 “You did well” (scheduled on Monday, June 21). Moreover, the scene cut for episode 12 for Honda Kyouko (CV: Sawashiro Miyuki) and Honda Katsuya has been released. The original work of “Fruits Basket” is the girls manga by Takaya Natsuki, which was serialized in “Hanayume” from 1998 to 2006. The sale has marked over 30 million copies around the world, and there is still continuous support from the fans even after the serialization had ended more than 10 years ago. The 1st season was broadcast from April 2019 and 2nd season was broadcast from April 2020. “The Final” is the last chapter of the series. It was announced that Hosoya Yoshimasa will be playing Honda Katsuya, who is the father of Honda Tooru in episode 12. Moreover, the scene cut released for episode 12 captures the youth of Honda Kyouko and Honda Katsuya. At the last of episode 12, Katsuya gives hands to Kyoko, who has just woken up, facing the ocean in front of them. Kyoko begins to cry with smiles on her face after receiving “You did well” from him. As the series approaches to the climax, the comments from the fans said, “I cant stop crying”, “I have never been moved this much by any other anime”, and “I don’t want this to end”. TV anime “Fruits Basket” The Final episode 12 “You did well” will be broadcast from Monday June 21, 2021 on TV Tokyo and other channels. The final episode 13 will be broadcast on the next week. © Takaya Natsuki, Hakusensha/Fruits Basket Production Committee

It was decided that the special event "Uchiha's Summer" will be held from June 9 to August 29 at Fuji-Q's theme park "Fuji Hidden Leaf Village". This event was held to commemorate the birthday of the "Naruto"'s character, Sasuke (July 23) and it will focus on Sasuke as well as the "Uchiha Clan". During the event period, the keyword rally on finding the answer that is affiliated with the "Uchiha Clan" will be held as a special mission. The keywords can be collected from the facilities in the village (6 in totals), including the 3D shooting stimulation "Naruto X Boruto Ninja Voltage 3D Shooting Ride", the latest VR attraction "Phantom Theater", and the specialty store "Yakitori Q" with a savory smell wafting. For those who had completed the special mission, an event limited original tin badge will be given as a prize. The prize tin badge consists of two type and it will be given based on the period. The "Uchiha Siblings (Sasuke & Itachi)" will be given from Sasuke's older brother, Itachi birthday, June 9 to July 22 and "Uchiha Family (Sasuke & Sakura & Sarada)" from "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" will be given from Sasuke's birthday, July 23 to August 29. Also, in the village restaurant "Ramen Ichiraku", it will feature Ichiraku's Spiciest "Sibling's Black Flame 'Amaterasu X Kagutsuchi' Hell Super Spicy Ramen" that makes use of the jutsu "Amaterasu" of Itachi and Sasuke with Sasuke's "Blaze Release: Kagutsuchi". In Fuji-Q's official hotel, Highland Resort Hotel & Hot Spring, the 2 type of the printed cake with the event limited visual "Uchiha Siblings" and "Uchiha Family" will be on sale. Naruto X Boruto Fuji Hidden Leaf Village Special Event "Uchiha's Summer" will start on June 9, 2021, at Fuji-Q. (C) Kishimoto Masashi Scott/ Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Pierrot

Hinata from "Naruto: Shippuden" will re-appear in the figure series "NARUTO Girls". Pre-orders are currently available at "Ami Ami Online Shop". The product "NARUTO Girls DX Naruto: Shippuden Hyuuga Hinata Ver.3 Complete Figure” is the latest figure of Hinata with the series' greatest sense of presence and tremendous volume and is label as DX. The figure is a recreation of the scene of Hinata performing the "Eight Trigrams Twin Lions Crumbling Attack" in the Byakugan state, which is the Kekkei Genkai that is common in the Hyuuga family. The chakra that is transforming to the lion's shape and the burning state are created using the mold precisely. "NARUTO Girls DX Naruto: Shippuden Hyuuga Hinata Ver.3 Complete Figure" is priced at 24,200 JPY (tax included). Pre-orders are currently available at "Ami Ami Online Shop", and the release is scheduled for March 2021. （C）Kishimoto Masashi Scott/Shueisha, TV TOKYO, Pierrot

The TV anime "Naruto" and "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" collaborates with Seiko 5 Sports. Each item has an exclusive 6,500 units, and they will be on sale from Dec. 11. A total of 7 models inspired by the unique characters going on various missions, including Naruto, Boruto, and Sasuke, will be released. The <Uzumaki Naruto> model is colored in Uzumaki Naruto's theme color. The dial has a swirl pattern inspired by Naruto's signature move, Rasengan. The bezel is designed like the headband, the sign of the ninjas from each hidden village, and the mark of Konohagakure is engraved at the spot of 12 o'clock. And on the back cover of the see-through back is the family crest of the Uzumaki family. The <Uchiha Sasuke> model expresses Sauke's cool character with the Kunai shape index and the relaxing blue color. The dial has the design of the flash of "Chidori", which he was given to by Kakashi-sensei. Moreover, the Sasuke model has an exclusive crown with the magatama design that appears in his eyes when he awakens his "Sharingan", the kekkei genkai of the Uchiha Family. The <Uzumaki Boruto> model has the same swirl pattern on the dial inspired by his signature move, just like his father, Uzumaki Naruto. And at the spot of 12 o'clock is the mark of Boruto, which is also used in the title logo. There are also the Nara Shikamaru model, Rock Lee model, Gaara model, and Uchiha Salad model. The TV anime "Naruto" and TV anime "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" collaboration models are priced at 53,900 JPY (tax included). Each item has an exclusive 6,500 units and will be sold both in Japan and overseas from Dec. 11. (C)K S /S, T, P (C)2002 MK - 2007 SP (C)2002 MK - 2017 Boruto (C)2002 MK - 2017 Boruto Licensed by PC (C)2002 MK Licensed by MDI. (C)2002 MK Licensed by MDI. (C)2002 MK - 2017 Boruto Licensed by MDI. (C)2002 MK (C)2002MK - 2017 Boruto

Polygon Pictures Inc., a company known for "Knights of Sidonia" and other titles, will establish a wholly owned subsidiary in Thane, a satellite city of Mumbai, India, as a new business base, specializing in the rigging process, which requires particular technical knowledge and experience in CG image production.

The musical anime “Inu-Oh”, the latest work by the director Yuasa Masaaki that depicts the unknown popstar called “Inu-Oh”, is nominated for the special presentation award for “46th Toronto International Film Festival” (held in September 2021). Also, the character voices and singing scenes of two protagonists Avu-chan (Jououbachi) and Moriyama Mirai are revealed on the special video. “Inu-Oh” is the story of the unknown popstar “Inu-Oh”, who has been hidden behind the history of Noh (Japanese traditional performance) that has been passed down over 650 years, and is directed by Yuasa Masaaki, the character design by Matsumoto Taiyou, the script by Nogi Akiko, and music composed by Ootomo Yoshihide. It is based on “Heike Monogatari Kenou-no-Maki” by Furukawa Hideo, and describes the friendship between the real Noh performer Inu-Oh (CV: Avu-chan) and his buddy and the biwa player Tomona (CV: Moriyama Mirai). This movie has been nominated for the Special Presentation Award in “46th Toronto International Film Festival”. Toronto International Film Festival is the biggest movie festival in the North American Continent, and the movie winning the best award in this festival called “People’s Choice Award” will become one of the popular choices of Academy Award with great attention, which means that the film festival is "the preliminary stage to the Academy Award". The Special Presentation Award is also the target of the audience award, and this has been the first Japanese movie to be nominated after “The Wind Rises” in 2013 and “Weather with You” in 2019. The reason for nomination is that the programmer for the festival thought, “It was one of the most powerful works that I have ever watched. It contains several original ideas and it was just as beautiful”. The great attention is gathered toward this movie in “Toronto International Film Festival” North American Premium Screening after World Premium in “Venice International Film Festival”. “Inu-Oh” will be released in summer 2022. “46th Toronto International Film Festival” will be held from September 9 to September 18, 2021. Inu-Oh: Avu-chan (Jououbachi) I always live as the queen bee, but now I got the opportunity to live as “a king”. “Inu-Oh”. I can be honest that this movie is my fate. Please look forward to the release in the next year. Tomona: Moriyama Mirai “Inu-Oh” is the unexpected Noh animation by director Yuasa, which was produced under the idea of anything can happen because the story takes place before the modern Noh was established. I stayed together with the abnormal, sexy Inu-Oh played by Avu-chan as the Biwa artist Tomona. I believe this movie will tell you the possibility of Noh, which is the oldest musical exist in the world. 【Story Plot】 Inu-Oh is the demi-human, who was born in Sarugaku (another name for Noh) family in Kyoto in Muromachi Era. His face was hidden with a mask made of a gourd as he had been treated coldly by other people. One day, Inu-Oh meets a Biwa player boy called Tomona, who became blind due to Heike clan’s curse. They exchange their art even before telling each other their own names. Tomona hits the strings of the biwa and Inu-Oh makes sound with his steps. Their own world and breath instantly expands. “Our life begins from here!” Inu-Oh expands his possibility with his strong dance regardless of harsh fate. Tomona resonates with another world through biwa to look for truth of curse. The two boys became the partner to survive the severe age and gradually begin to excite the people. What awaits them at the top level of entertainment…? The story of friendship between the popstar “Inu-Oh”, an actual Noh performer that had been hidden behind the history, and Tomona now begins. © “INU-OH” Film Partners

Sega Corporation has announced that the family game "Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles" based on the TV anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" will be released in Asia and Europe. "Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles" is an action game, where the manufacturer and distribution in Japan are handled by Aniplex Inc. while the development is by CyberConnect2. It was announced that Sega will be handling the distribution of this product in Asia (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, and South East Asia), North America, and Europe (America, Canada, England, France, etc.). It will be available in Asia on October 14 (October 16 for Steam ver.) and October 15 in North America and Europe. Sega is aggressively pushing their IP and local contents that were developed in Japan to overseas, and this current arrangement was made as part of their effort to expand their sales network. They will be playing a part in handling the overseas distribution of the family game "Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles" based on the TV anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" that is famous worldwide. （C）Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable （C）DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU NO YAIBA THE HINOKAMI CHRONICLES COMMITTEE

New company eStream Shanghai is built in China by eStream Co., Ltd., due to raise in demand of the scale figures in China. The business was started in June 2021. The Chinese figure market reached 61.9 billion JPY (3.6 billion Yuan) in 2020, and it is predicted that the market will reach 154.1 billion JPY (9.1 billion Yuan) in 2023, with the growth rate of 248% raise. China has been an important market for eStream Co., Ltd., and they played strongly in the market through the luxury figure brand that they own called “SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE FIGURE”. Chinese branch will hold a stronger system through creating new websites for Chinese market and marketing methods in addition to know-hows that they already have. Moreover, while the demand for Chinese overborder EC and trade routes is growing, the demand for business support toward China is also increasing, and they will be supporter for other companies in the same industry to expand business in China. The company will support other business, by selling other companies' products and helping with their marketing, and also enhance the sale of the figures and anime-related goods through creating their own websites and holding stores in several events. They will also start the Chinese marketing support by using Cyber Agent Group’s assets in addition to own goods.

The online limited trailer, outline, and sneak peek of episode 5 "When This Performance is Over" (Broadcast Date: August 3) of the TV anime "Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan" have been released. "Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan" is based on the same-name manga by Kuze Gaku that is serialized on the online manga magazine "comic POOL" and has over 1.5 million copies (inclusive of e-book) in circulation. This is a comedy work depicting the daily life of the main protagonist, Uramichi Omota (known as Uramichi Onii-san), who is working as a gymnastics coach on the educational program "Together with Mama". Uramichi Onii-san usually showed a smile to the kids, but if he loses his focus, he will show a tired face and said several pessimistic statements consecutively. The title of episode 5 is "When This Performance is Over". The random idea of Uramichi was rejected harshly by the director. As Uramichi is an adult, he accepted it with a dead fish eye... Then, the concert of the program has finally arrived. However, there are various traps waiting for him! The broadcast date of episode 5 "When This Performance is Over" of "Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan" is on August 3, on TV Tokyo and other channels. ■ TV Anime "Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan" ●TV Broadcast ・ TV Tokyo: Every Monday at 1:30 AM~ ・ BS11: Every Tuesday at 1:00 AM~ ・ WOWOW: Every Wednesday at 12:00 AM~ ※Free Broadcast ・ Hokkaido TV: Every Thursday at 1:50 AM~ ・ Animax: Every Saturday at 10:30 PM~ ※ The broadcast time may vary. ●Online Broadcast ・ dAnime Store: Every Monday at 12:00 AM~ ・ Hulu: Every Monday at 12:00 AM~ The broadcast will start sequentially on other online broadcasting websites ● Main Staff Original Work, Supervisor: Kuze Gakuto Director: Nagayama Nobuyoshi Series Composition: Machida Touko Character Design: Takahashi Mizuki, Shibata Yusuke Sound Director: Koizumi Kisuke Music: Haneoka Kei Animation Production: Studio Blanc ●Cast Member Omota Uramichi: Kamiya Hiroshi Usahara Tobikichi: Sugita Tomokazu Kumatani Mitsuo: Nakamura Yuuichi Daga Iketeru: Miyano Mamoru Tadano Utano: Mizuki Nana Kikaku Hanbee: Kimura Ryouhei Uebu Saito: Suzumura Kenichi Nekota Matahiko: Ono Daisuke Furode Yusao: Shinichiro Miki Derekida Tekito: Horiuchi Kenyuu Edei Eddy: Hanae Natsuki Ennoshita Kayo: Takahashi Minami Heame Ikuko: Satou Rina Capellini Furitsuke: Nakai Tatsuya Amon: Tsuchida Kenjirou Daga Mabui: Hikasa Youko Sayuri: Sadaoka Sayuri God’s Voice: Ootsuka Houchuu (C) Kuze Gaku/ Ichijinsha, "Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan" Production Committee

The outline and sneak peek of episode 5 "Forest of Spirits"(Broadcast Date: August 2) of the TV anime "Spirit Chronicles" have been released. "Spirit Chronicles" is based on the light novel by Kitayama Yuri that is published by "HJ Bunko". It is another world reincarnation fantasy about the young boy, who has both his past and current memories, facing his fate. The orphan boy at the slums, Rio had recovered his past memories as a Japanese university student. Due to a certain accident, he was enrolled into the famous academy for the children of noble. It depicts him climbing up from the lowest of the caste system while facing the cruel fate that is filled with encounters and separations. The title of episode 5 is "Forest of Spirits". After Rio entered the unknown forest together with Latifa, they got surrounded by demi-humans when they are sleeping. Rio tried to talk to the girls, who called themselves "the residents of spirits", but Winged Kin Uzuma attacked Rio immediately as she thought Rio had kidnapped Latifa. Rio, who passed out from the electric shock of Uzuma, saw a dream of an unknown beautiful pink blonde hair girl, and "Amakawa Haruto"'s childhood friend, Ayase Miharu. The broadcast date of episode 5 "Forest of Spirits" of "Spirit Chronicles" is on August 2 (Monday), on TV Tokyo and other channels. (The broadcast time on TV TOKTO is at 2:10 AM, which is 10 minutes later than the regular slot) ◆TV Broadcast TV Tokyo: Every Monday at 2:10 AM~, starting from July 5 ※ Episode 5 was delayed for 10 minutes, the broadcast is at 2:10 AM BS Fuji: Every Tuesday at 12:30 AM~, starting from July 6 AT-X: Every Tuesday at 10:30 PM~ (Re-runs: Every Thursday at 10:30 PM/ Every Monday at 4:30 PM) ◆Online Broadcast ABEMA Video: Every Tuesday at noon, starting from July 6 (ABEMA Premium members can watch it earlier) ABEMA Anime Channel: Every Wednesday at 10:00 PM, starting from July 7 The online broadcast is available at other websites sequentially. ◆Staff Original Creator: Kitayama Yuri "Spirit Chronicles" (HJ Bunko/ Hobby Japan) Original Character Design: Riv Director, Series Composition: Yamasaki Osamu Character Design: Yufu Kyouko Art Director: Segawa Takehiko Color Design: Kohioki Tomoko Photography Director: Teramoto Norimasa Editing: Yanagi Keisuke Music: Yamazaki Yasuyuki Music Production: Nippon Colombia, TMS Music Sound Director: Morishita Hiroto Sound Effect: Yaso Shouta Sound Production: Kanon Sound Animation Production Partners: Wao World Animation Production: TMS Entertainment ◆Cast Members Rio: Matsuoka Yoshitsugu Rio (Young): Suwabe Ayaka Celia Claire: Fujita Akane Aisha: Kuwahara Yuuki Latifa: Kusunoki Tomori Ayase Miharu: Harada Sayaka Christina Beltrum: Suzushiro Sayumi Flora Beltrum: Hondo Kaede Roanna Fontaine: Kanaeko Sayaka Alfred Emerle: Hamada Kenji Liselotte Cretia: Touyama Nao Sara: Nitta Hiyori Orphia: Shutou Yukina Alma: Nishi Asuka (C) Kitayama Yuri, Hobby Japan/ "Spirit Chronicles" Production Committee

The online limited trailer and sneak peek of episode 4 "Long, Hot Summer" (Broadcast Date: July 26) of the TV anime "Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan" have been released. "Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan" is based on the same-name manga by Kuze Gaku that is serialized on the online manga magazine "comic POOL" and has over 1.5 million copies (inclusive of e-book) in circulation. The title of episode 4 is "Long, Hot Summer". The filming for the music video that is to be broadcast in summer at "Together with Maman" is being undergone. However, they arrive at the beach in winter. Uramichi, who had lost his warmth, is arranged next to the watermelon-like winter melon and Usahara in his costume... Thus, will Uramichi be able to survive this filming!? The broadcast date of episode 4 "Long, Hot Summer" of "Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan" is on July 26, on TV Tokyo and other channels. (C) Kuze Gaku/ Ichijinsha, "Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan" Production Committee

The outline and sneak peek of episode 4 "The Assassin Girl"(Broadcast Date: July 26) of the TV anime "Spirit Chronicles" have been released. "Spirit Chronicles" is based on the light novel by Kitayama Yuri that is published by "HJ Bunko". It is another world reincarnation fantasy about the young boy, who has both his past and current memories, facing his fate. The orphan boy at the slums, Rio had recovered his past memories as a Japanese university student. Due to a certain accident, he was enrolled into the famous academy for the children of noble. It depicts him climbing up from the lowest of the caste system while facing the cruel fate that is filled with encounter and separation. The title of episode 4 is "The Assassin Girl". After saying his goodbye to Celia, Rio departed from Bertram Kingdom, and arrived at the trade city Amande in the neighborhood country, Galwark Kingdom. "Pasta" and "Manjuu" can be found on the menu of the street stall in front of the gate. Then, Rio wondered if the creator of those menu, Liselotte also possessed the memory as a Japanese just like him. The broadcast date of episode 4 "The Assassin Girl" of "Spirit Chronicles" is on July 26 (Monday), on TV Tokyo and other channels. (The broadcast time on TV TOKTO is at 2:10 AM, which is 10 minute later than the regular slot) (C) Kitayama Yuri, Hobby Japan/ "Spirit Chronicles" Production Committee

To commemorate the release of director Hosoda Mamoru's latest work "Belle: The Dragon and the Freckled Princess", five of his works were released on the video streaming service "dTV". The viewers have increased tremendously together with the broadcast of the movie program "Friday's Roadshow". Hosoda's works were broadcast for three consecutive weeks on July 2, July 9, and July 16, 2021 on the movie program of Nippon TV "Friday Roadshow". Due to that broadcast, the viewers on "dTV" have increased tremendously on the next day after the broadcast. On July 2, "Wolf Children" was broadcasted and the viewers for this work have increased tremendously on "dTV" on the next day, which is July 3. Compared to the number of the June viewers, it has increased by an approximately of 14 times. "The Boy and the Beast" was broadcast on July 9, and the viewers on the next day have increased by an approximately of 21 times compared to June, and the viewers on the next day of "Summer Wars" that was broadcast on July 16 have increased by an approximately of 525 times compared to June. Moreover, "Summer Wars" has took the 13th place in July overall viewing ranking. It seem that it has caught the attention of many. The works that are available on "dTV" are "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time", "Summer Wars", "Wolf Children", "The Boy and the Beast", and "Mirai". Let's enjoy watching his work before or after watching the latest.

The latest film adaptation of the TV anime "My Hero Academia", "My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission", will be in theaters from August 6, 2021. In commemoration of the release, "'My Hero Academia' 2021 Summer Ultra Special Broadcast" will be streamed on YouTube on August 7, the next day of the film release. There will be a talk session of the main cast members, including Yamashita Daiki. The live broadcast, "'My Hero Academia' 2021 Summer Ultra Special Broadcast" will be streamed on the YouTube TOHO animation channel on August 7, as a thank-you project for the 5th season of the TV anime. Yamashita Daiki as the protagonist Deku, Okamoto Nobuhiko as Bakugou Katsuki, and Kaji Yuuki as Todoroki Shouto will be participating in the program. The program will be streamed from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (JST). Information about the original "World Heroes' Mission", goods which will be sold at the theaters, was also released. The goods feature an original illustration of the movie's original character Rody Soul enjoying a movie along with the familiar characters, Deku, Bakugou, Todoroki, Uraraka Ochako, Endeavor, and Hawks. (C) Horikoshi Kouhei / Shueisha, My Hero Academia Production Committee

From the Netflix anime "Record of Ragnarok" comes a new trailer that depicts the battle between Lü Bu and Thor. Also, a mini anime series featuring chibi characters is currently being released. The Netflix anime "Record of Ragnarok" is based on the manga serialized in "Monthly Comic Zenon" from 2018. The comics have a total of 7 million copies in circulation. The newly released "Lü Bu vs Thor One-on-One Fight Trailer" features the fierce first match between Lü Bu and Thor. You can hear the voices of Lü Bu (voice: Seki Tomokazu) and Thor (voice: Midorikawa Hikaru) in the 30-second trailer with exciting music in the background. A mini anime series is also being streamed on YouTube, so don't forget to check it out. "Record of Ragnarok" is exclusively available on Netflix. (C) Ajichika, Umemura Shinya, Fukui Takumi / Coamix

‘Anohana: That Flower We Saw That Day’ announced free streaming of episode 1 ‘Super Peace Busters’ to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its TV series. Episode 1 will be distributed on multiple streaming services. ‘Anohana: That Flower We Saw That Day’ (‘Anohana’ for short) is an original anime by Noitamina, a Fuji TV programming block, started in April 2011. The story centers on 6 characters: five teenage boys and girls built a wall around themselves due to an accident happened in the summer, and “Menma”, a girl who never seems to change. Depicting the characters’ conflicts in the mind, the anime has gained so much love from many fans that it got a movie adaptation. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of “Anohana”, multiple streaming services will distribute episode 1 ‘Super Peace Busters’ for free from July 24th at 21:00 to December 31st 2021. There are also other commemorative events in progress such as ‘ANOHANA 10 YEARS AFTER Fes.’, planned for August 28th. Visit the official website for more information. ‘Anohana: That Flower We Saw That Day’ episode 1 ‘Super Peace Busters’ is available for free-streaming on multiple streaming services. （C）ANOHANA PROJECT