On this 24/12/2024, as usual, we bring you the latest and greatest in the world of anime. From fresh episode releases to new announcements, to exciting upcoming series, weโve got you covered with everything happening in the anime world today. Check out todayโs updates below!
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“COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing” has released a new theater intermission video! P.A. Works animated the movie which releases theatrically in Japan starting January 17โa global release is “coming soon.”
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใTheater Intermission 3:
โ Synopsis โ
“Tell me more… about you. Maybe then… I will know how to sing.”
Ichika Hoshino hears a song by Miku that she has never heard before at a music store. She finds “Hatsune Miku,” who she has never seen before in the TV screen, and says aloud “Miku!?”. Although their eyes meet, Miku is startled by Ichika’s voice and disappears.
Later, after Ichika finishes her street performance, Miku appears again in Ichika’s smartphone. Ichika asks the sad looking Miku what is troubling her and finds out that there are people who Miku wants to deliver her song to, but no matter how much she sings, her voice won’t reach them.
After seeing Ichika reach people’s hearts with her song, Miku thinks that she can do the same by learning more about Ichika. Ichika smiles and agrees to help. Join Miku and her friends as a new story begins!
“MAKE A GIRL” special Christmas visual released!
The movie releases theatrically in Japan on January 31.
Trailer:
โ Synopsis โ
The story takes place in the near future: Akira Mizutamari, a scientific genius who succeeded in developing and commercializing SALT, a robot that supports people’s lives, finds himself stuck in a rut when all of his new inventions fail. After hearing from a friend that he can “power up” by creating a girlfriend, he does literally that and scientifically creates an “artificial” girlfriend named “No. Zero”. Torn between her programmed emotions and her growing feelings, No. Zero starts to waver. Is it “love” that buds between her and Akira, who is unaccustomed to communicating with others, or perhaps something else……?
“Nights with a Cat” Christmas visual released!
Season 3 is releasing weekly on YouTube:
“Zatsu Tabi -That’s Journey-” TV anime character visual #1: Chika Suzugamori (CV: Hika Tsukishiro)!
Broadcasting begins in April, studio: Makaria.
PV:
โ Synopsis โ
The story follows amateur mangaka Chika Suzugamori, who, after going through rejection on several drafts for lack of inspiration, spontaneously heads north to instead propel herself on a journey of self discovery.
“SANDA” TV anime new teaser visual, teaser PV, and Fall 2025 debut revealed! Science SARU is animating the series.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใTeaser PV:
[Cast]
Kazushige Sanda (CV: Ayumu Murase)
Santa Claus (CV: Hiroki Tochi)
โ Synopsis โ
In 2080, the proportion of children in Japanโs population will be just 0.1%. The youngest members of this shrinking society are guarded like treasures.
Fourteen-year-old Kazushige Sanda leads a sheltered life โ at least until his classmate Shiori Fuyumura asks him to admit one thing: That he is Santa Claus reborn. He should use his superpowers to help her find her missing best friend.
All he has to do is put on a red sweater to transform into his true form. Kazushige initially thinks itโs a bad joke, until Shiori Fuyumura pulls out a knife. Because blood also dyes clothes redโฆ
Announced after today’s finale:
“Let This Grieving Soul Retire” TV anime cour 2 confirmed! It has not been announced when cour 2 will air.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใAnnouncement:
“Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc” Season 2 PV released! Broadcasting begins on January 12 [Sun], studio: Production I.G. Netflix will stream the season, exact schedule not announced.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใPV:
“New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT” teaser PV released! Broadcasting in Japan is scheduled for 2025, studio: TRIGGER.
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใTeaser:
“NUKITASHI THE ANIMATION” key visual & character voice video <WEB ver.> released!
ใ๏ผฎ๏ผฅ๏ผท๏ผใCharacter voice video <WEB version.>:
https://twitter.com/nukitashi_anime/status/1871501030296592411/video/1
The format of the anime has not been announced nor has it been revealed when the anime will release, but we do know Passione is producing the animation.
“My Hero Academia” Christmas 2024 visual!
