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‘Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II – The Ashes of Rage’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List

July 27, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 14, 2025 on Netflix.

Directed by Kenji Nakamura and Kiyotaka Suzuki. Written by Yasumi Atarashi.

Synopsis: Shortly after the intense showdown in Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain, the Medicine Seller appears once again in the inner chambers of the Ooku. Within, dynamics are shifting in the wake of the previous incident.

Otomo Botan, a woman from a distinguished family, succeeds Utayama as the new director and begins enforcing a strict leadership style rooted in discipline and balance. This creates growing tension between her and Fuki, a seasoned courtesan who once enjoyed the exclusive favor of the emperor, causing a rift that deepens with each passing day.

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‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2’: Teaser Trailer, Release Date and Poster Unveiled for Second Season of Netflix Anime Based on Video Game

July 8, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: TBD (2026).

Synopsis: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 presents a new stand-alone, 10-episode story from the world of Cyberpunk 2077 — a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge.

In a city that thrives in the spotlight of violence, one question remains: when the world is blinded by spectacle, how far do you have to go to make your story matter?

Directed by Kai Ikarashi.
Written by Masahiko Otsuka.
Character designs by Kanno Ichigo.
Executive produced by Bartosz Sztybor.

‘Record of Ragnarok III’: Trailers, Release Date and Poster Revealed for Third Season of Netflix Anime

July 7, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 10, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: The saga continues with 13 one-on-one battles for the survival of humanity, pitting gods against humans from across the world.

Witness the fateful seventh battle: the final fight to break the 3-3 tie between the gods and humans.

Directed by Koichi Hatsumi.

Written by Yasuyuki Muto.

Based on the manga by Shinya Umemura, Takumi Fukui and Azychika.

‘My Melody & Kuromi’: Official Trailer, Release Date and Key Art Revealed for Netflix Stop-Motion Series

June 12, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 24, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In Mariland, My Melody opens a bustling cake shop with her friends Flat and Piano, drawing in customers every day.

Meanwhile, Kuromi’s Japanese sweets shop across the street is always empty, fueling her determination to beat My Melody’s shop.

One day, My Melody encounters a pink heart in the forest, which sets off a series of strange events in Mariland — and the two are suddenly faced with a crisis that threatens everyone.

Directed by Tomoki Misato.
Written by Shuko Nemoto.
Based on characters created by Sanrio.
Theme song: “Kawaii (Prod. Gen Hoshino)” by LE SSERAFIM.

‘The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity’: Trailer, Release Date and Poster Revealed for Netflix Anime Based on Romance Manga

June 6, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 7, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: The story unfolds in a town where two infamous schools are in constant dispute: Chidori High, a boys’ school primarily attended by students with challenging academic records, and its neighbor, Kikyo Girls’ High, known for its students hailing from wealthy and prestigious families.

One day, Rintaro Tsumugi, a second-year student at Chidori with a fierce appearance but a gentle heart, is assisting at his family’s patisserie when he meets a customer named Kaoruko Waguri.

Rintaro cherishes his interactions with Kaoruko, as she doesn’t judge him based on his looks. However, this serene connection is abruptly shaken when Rintaro discovers that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo.

This revelation sets the stage for their challenging journey, as they strive to overcome the societal barriers imposed by their schools and environment, seeking to carve out their own path.

Directed by Miyuki Kuroki.
Written by Rino Yamazaki.
Based on the manga by Saka Mikami.

‘Dan Da Dan’ Season 2: New Official Trailer Unleashes More Supernatural Action from Hit Anime

May 27, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 3, 2025 on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll.

Series synopsis: When high schooler Momo, from a family of spirit mediums, first meets her classmate Okarun, an occult geek, they argue — Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts.

When it turns out both phenomena are real, Momo awakens a hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse. Together, they must challenge the paranormal forces threatening their world.

Directed by Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Gongora.
Based on the manga by Yukinobu Tatsu.
Music by Kensuke Ushio.

‘Lost in Starlight’ Official English Trailer: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Justin H. Min Lead Netflix’s First Korean Animated Film

May 15, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 30, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In 2050 Seoul, astronaut Nan-young’s ultimate goal is to visit Mars. But she fails the final test to join the fourth Mars Expedition Project.

Meanwhile, musician Jay has buried his dreams in a vintage audio equipment shop. When Nan-young visits the shop to fix an old record player her mom left behind, she meets Jay, and a romance slowly blossoms.

As they root for each other and dream of a new future, Nan-young is given another chance to fly to Mars — inevitably leaving Jay behind.

How will the two navigate their journey toward their dreams and love?

Directed by Han Ji-won.

Written by Han Ji-won and Kang Hyun-joo.

‘Lost in Starlight’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: Netflix’s Anime Love Story Traverses the Universe

April 29, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: May 30, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In 2050 Seoul, astronaut Nan-young’s ultimate goal is to visit Mars. But she fails the final test to join the fourth Mars Expedition Project.

Meanwhile, musician Jay has buried his dreams in a vintage audio equipment shop. When Nan-young visits the shop to fix an old record player her mom left behind, she meets Jay, and a romance slowly blossoms.

As they root for each other and dream of a new future, Nan-young is given another chance to fly to Mars — inevitably leaving Jay behind.

How will the two navigate their journey toward their dreams and love?

Directed by Han Ji-won.

Written by Han Ji-won and Kang Hyun-joo.

‘Dan Da Dan’ Season 2 Trailer Unveiled, First Three Episodes Get Worldwide Theatrical Release

April 26, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

TV release date: July 3, 2025 on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll.

Theatrical release date: June 6, 2025.

To celebrate the return of Dan Da Dan, a theatrical premiere, releasing as Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye, will kick off the Evil Eye arc, which began in the final episode of the first season.

The Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye theatrical event will screen the last episode of season one, along with the first three episodes of season two, in addition to an exclusive interview with series directors Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Gongora.

The theatrical rollout will cover over 50 countries and regions.

‘Witch Watch’ Official English Trailer: Supernatural Anime Based on the Manga by Kenta Shinohara Premieres April 6

March 27, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 6, 2025 on ADN, Aniplus, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and Tropics.

Dubbed episodes in English will stream three weeks after their Japanese television broadcast, beginning April 27, 2025.

Synopsis: Morihito Otogi, a high school student who comes from a lineage of ogres, enjoys a peaceful, ordinary life until his childhood friend, Nico, moves in with him.

Nico is a witch-in-training, and chooses Morihito to be her familiar. While Nico is thrilled to reunite with her old friend and crush, Morihito is tasked with the perilous duty to protect her from a foretold calamity.

Between the unpredictable chaos caused by Nico’s magic, and the awkwardness of sharing a home, their lives become a whirlwind of supernatural hijinks and threats.

‘The Summer Hikaru Died’: Netflix Unveils Official Trailer for Coming-of-Age Anime About a Sinister Imposter in a Rural Village

March 24, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 5, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Yoshiki and Hikaru live in a rural village and have been close friends since they were young. On a perfectly ordinary summer day, as they laugh over trivial things, Yoshiki turns to Hikaru and says: “You’re not Hikaru, are you?”

Six months earlier, Hikaru went missing in the mountains and returned unexpectedly a week later. The new Hikaru looks and sounds just like the original, but something else is stirring within him.

Yoshiki continues spending his days with the “something” imitating Hikaru, while pretending as if nothing has changed.
Meanwhile, strange incidents begin to plague the village. Thus begins this coming-of-age horror story.

‘Moonrise’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast, Key Art and Stills: New Anime from ‘Attack on Titan’ Director Coming to Netflix

March 22, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 10, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In a not-too-distant future, humanity has established a loosely organized world government with everything managed by an international AI network called Sapientia. People live peaceful lives by loyally obeying its rational decisions.

However, Sapientia’s lunar development project, which sends criminals and pollutants to the Moon to maintain Earth’s peace, creates disparity and poverty on the Moon, sparking a catalyst for war.

Jacob “Jack” Shadow gets caught up in this conflict after losing his family to a terrorist bombing by the Moon’s rebel army. Vowing revenge, Jack joins the Earth army as a scout on the Moon, only to discover an unexpected leader among the resistance forces.

Directed by Masashi Koizuka (Attack on Titan).

Based on the novel by Tou Ubukata.

‘Devil May Cry’ Official Trailer: ‘The Legend of Korra’ Studio Brings Capcom’s Hit Franchise to Life on Netflix

March 12, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 3, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: Sinister forces are at play at the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon hunter for hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.

Created and executive produced by Adi Shankar.

Animated by Studio Mir (The Legend of Korra, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf).

Devil May Cry is based on the game developed by Capcom and created by Hideki Kamiya.

‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ Official Trailer: Anime Prequel Series Streams on Crunchyroll

March 11, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 7, 2025 on Crunchyroll.

Synopsis: Koichi Haimawari is a dull college student who aspires to be a hero but has given up on his dream.

Although 80% of the world’s population has superhuman powers called Quirks, few are chosen to become heroes and protect people.

Everything changes for Koichi when he and Pop Step are saved by the vigilante Knuckleduster and get recruited to become vigilantes themselves!

Based on the manga by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Betten Court and Kohei Horikoshi.

‘Witch Watch’: Teaser Trailer and English Language Cast Revealed for Anime Series Based on Popular Manga

March 7, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments