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Fantasia 2026 Reveals Anime Lineup Featuring CloverWorks’ GROTESQQQUE, Junji Ito’s New Live-Action Series, and More
The Fantasia International Film Festival 2026 has revealed one of its strongest anime lineups to date, bringing together world premieres, international debuts, and North American premieres from some of Japan’s most celebrated creators and studios. Leading the announcement is CloverWorks’ original animated feature GROTESQQQUE, marking the latest project from acclaimed animator and director Atsushi Nishigori. Beyond the highly anticipated CloverWorks production, this year’s festival will also showcase two live-action adaptations from Junji Ito’s horror catalog, a new edition of the…
Hana-Kimi Season 2 Releases Creditless Opening and Ending Featuring Omoinotake’s New Theme Songs
Hana-Kimi Season 2 has released creditless versions of its opening and ending sequences, giving fans a clear look at the anime’s animation alongside Omoinotake’s newly recorded theme songs. The videos arrive shortly after the season’s July 1 premiere, continuing the series’ tradition of pairing Mizuki and Sano’s boarding school romance with standout musical performances. Omoinotake Takes Over Hana-Kimi’s Theme Songs Hana-Kimi Season 2 introduces a new musical lineup with Japanese band Omoinotake performing both theme songs. The trio sings the…
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Reunites With Season 1 Ending Artist for Surprise Idol Collaboration
The Elusive Samurai has revealed the ending theme artist for Season 2 ahead of its July 17 premiere. Botchi Boromaru returns after performing the first season’s ending song, this time teaming up with three yet-to-be-announced members of idol group Hinatazaka46 for a new collaboration. A Familiar Voice Returns for Season 2 Botchi Boromaru is returning to perform the ending theme for The Elusive Samurai Season 2, marking the second consecutive season the singer-songwriter has closed out the anime. The new…
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Reveals Ending Theme by Queen Bee Ahead of Premiere
Fans can now listen to the full ending theme “STAR” by Japanese rock band Queen Bee, released shortly after the anime’s July 4 television debut. The song captures the emotional atmosphere of the historical drama and continues the series’ promotional campaign following its international festival screenings. A Historical Story of Survival and Knowledge Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is based on Tomato Soup’s award-winning manga A Witch’s Life in Mongol. Set during the rise of the Mongol Empire, the story…
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Debuts Full Music Video for Ending Theme “Fiction”
Fans of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You can now watch the full music video for the anime’s ending theme, “Fiction,” performed by Imase. Released shortly after the anime’s July 9 premiere, the video highlights the series’ gentle romance while continuing its promotional campaign following the television and streaming debut. A Workplace Romance That Began as a Webcomic Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is based on Jinushi’s manga, which first appeared as a webcomic on X (formerly Twitter) in…
Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers Debuts Second Cour Opening With Dannie May’s “Bad Idenshi”
Fans of Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers can now watch the music video for the anime’s opening theme, “Bad Idenshi” (“Bad Gene”), performed by Japanese music group Dannie May. Released alongside the second cour’s July 7 premiere, the video introduces a fresh soundtrack as the series enters the next stage of its story. The opening theme arrives as the long-awaited sequel to the 1988 classic Ronin Warriors continues its broadcast. With new battles on the horizon and the return of the legendary…