The Anime Daily 2026

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  • Toshihiko Seki: One Of The Naruto Voice Actors Tests Positive For COVID-19, Hospitalized!

    Several reports confirmed that Toshihiko Seki, who gave his voice to Iruka Umini in Naruto, tested positive for COVID-19. He has a high fever on the night of July 31, 2020. And the next day he was taken to the hospital and tested for various diseases, including the Coronavirus. His test results came out positive on Tuesday. But now the condition of a 58-year-old Japanese voice actor is currently stable and is under the care of medical professionals.

    His agency “81 Produce” announced this news on Tuesday and confirmed his test results. However, he already got diagnosed with the novel Coronavirus before getting admitted into the hospital. His agency is currently working to reach a trace of Seki to find where he likely caught the disease.

    Toshihiko Seki/Iruka

    Toshihiko Seki is one of the most productive names in the anime industry. He got more than a hundred credits for his work in the industry. He is well-known for his work in Naruto for giving his voice to Iruka Umini. Along with that he also worked as the voice actor in Saiyuki “Genjo Sanzo,” Mobile Suit Gundam Wing “Duo Maxwell,” and Mobile Suit Gundam Seed “Rau Le Creuset,” Kill la Kill “Senketsu,” RahXephon “Makoto Isshiki,” Trigun “Legato,” Ranma ½ “Mousse.”

    His most recent role is in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba as “Muzan Kibutsuji.” The fans are regularly praying for his well-being and speedy recovery. And we also hope that Seki beat the virus and come back home sooner than later.

  • One Piece: New Opening Giving Manga Leaks! End Is Finally Close: Shonen Jump Teases The Final Manga Arc!

    One Piece now has its twenty-third opening theme. The fans are fascinated after watching the new theme song because it is full of spoilers from the manga. The title of the new opening song is “Dreamin’ On” by the Japanese band, DaiCe. According to a report, it teases and reveals a lot of climactic discoveries from the anime’s half of the second act and the forthcoming third act as well.

    It focuses on past events, which will be going to be a flashback sequence in the land of Wano arc. The fans will finally see the younger versions of some of their favorite characters. The thing which caught the most attention is the reunion of Zoro and Sanji. The fans have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and the new opening fo One Piece is finally teasing it. Last time, the fans saw both of them in action together in the Whole Cake Island Arc.

    Since One Piece is currently the longest-running anime and manga series of all time; therefore, its fans are not ready for it to end. The anime has been around for more than two decades, and it seems like the time is finally near when it will come to an end for good. Whether the fans like it or not, its end is almost inevitable after the journey of more than 23 years.

    Currently, the anime series is at Episode 935, while the manga is at Chapter 987. It is fastly moving towards its 1000th Chapter. Oda has spent most of his life in drawing Straw Hat’s crew journey. But every good thing comes to an end eventually.

    Shonen Jump magazine in Japan reported that “One Piece manga is moving towards its final upcoming arc.” After the completion of the Wano Arc, the fans will be seeing the final arc of the series. And in that arc, it is possible they might witness Straw Hat going against all the remaining Emperors of the Sea.

  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Movie: Mugen Train: Third Trailer Out! Debut Of New Theme Song

    The third trailer for Demon Slayer Movie: Mugen Train is finally out. The film is a sequel to the anime and will pick right from where the anime series left off. After watching the trailer, the enthusiasm among the fans has increased even more. The promo debuted a brand new theme song “Homura” by Lisa. The creators also decided on a release window for the countries other than Japan.

    The movie will advance the events of the anime series. Demon Slayer: Mugen Train will follow the manga arc of the same name. Tanjiro and his fellow Demon Slayers follow the Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku on a train to study a series of mysterious vanishings. However, Enmu, one of the Twelve Kizuki, set out a trap for them, which sends Tanjiro and the group into what appears to be an infinite nightmare during their trip.

    Demon Slayer is the remake of the mange of the same title by Koyoharu Gotōge. It centers on a boy named Tanjiro, whose town is invaded by demons. He meets demon slayer Giyū Tomioka, who suggests him to learn the technique of Demon Slaying. Tanjiro masters the art of Water Breathing, which considerably improves his ability with a sword and leads to his entering the Demon Slayer Corps.

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Train will release on October 16, 2020, in Japan. The creators have decided to release the movie outside Japan in the year 2021. Since the movies take months to release overseas because of their dubbing and subbing requirements, therefore at the earliest, the fans can expect the film to premiere in January 2021. Along with the trailer, the new poster was also released for the anime. You can see it below.

  • Netflix is Developing Splinter Cell Anime Series Confirmed By The Writer Of John Wick

    Netflix and Ubisoft have joined forces to create an anime adaptation of Tom Clancy’s “Splinter Cell” video game series. On Thursday, Variety Entertainment Trade Magzine reported the news. Derek Kolstad, co-creator and writer of John Wick later confirmed it as well. He will serve as an executive producer and writer for the anime adaptation of the video game franchise.

    Currently, there is no news on whether any Japanese Studio is involved in the production or not. Netflix, Ubisoft, and Derek are yet to reveal the main contents of the deal. For now, we are only aware that they commissioned the Splinter Cell anime series for sixteen episodes in total.

    Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell is an award-winning secrecy video game franchise. It made its debut in 2002. The story of the game follows Sam Fisher — an elite operator in a fictional black-ops division of the NSA known as the Third Echelon. The series has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. The latest sequel, Blacklist, released in 2013. The creators also announced a feature film that was in development for a long time.

    The creator of Splinter Cell anime is already an expert in the industry and currently busy with his several projects. He wrote for movies like John Wick and is currently busy with ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’ series at Disney+ and ‘Nobody’ at UNiversal. Both of his projects will release by the end of this year or in early 2021.

    This is not the first time Ubisoft is teaming up with a streamer for recreating their video games into films or series. Mythic Quest series and Assasin’s Creed film brilliant examples of their successful pairing in the past. However, it is the first time they are pairing up with the streaming giant. So, everyone is definitely looking forward to this project.

    Splinter Cell: Release Date

    Netflix and Ubisoft are yet to announce the release date of the debut season of this anime. We are all immensely excited about this project, and we will surely update this space once any new updates come on the Splinter Cell anime series.

  • Akiba’s Trip Season 2: Happening? Everything For The Fans To Know

    The fans have been looking forward to Akiba’s Trip Season 2 for the past three years. However, they aren’t getting any updates because the creators are pretty tight-lipped about it. The debut season of the anime series successfully managed to impress its viewers but could not secure a good position in the rating’s chart. It is the remake of the video game franchise of the same name, which is also very popular.

    The story of Akiba’s Trip revolves around otaku teenager Tamotsu Denkigai and his sister Niwaka. Suddenly, without notification, vampiric, cosplaying monsters known as “Bugged Ones” appears in Tokyo, Japan, and run prevalent throughout the city. These monsters can control anyone by biting them. As Tamotsu is about to be beaten by one of these creatures, a mysterious girl wielding a baseball bat named Matome Mayonaka swings in and protects him.

    Both of them together fight with more of these monsters, and their contacts with them keep increasing. However, while defending Matome, Tamotsu gets seriously injured by one of them. Unknowing to him, Matome is actually a high-level Bugged One who is trying to shield the city. Therefore, she revives him too as a high level Bugged One and pressured him into joining her in battle.

    The main concern of the fans is the renewal of the series. The creators have not renewed the show for its second season. And that means the chances of seeing Akiba’s Trip Season 2 are not very likely for the fans. It seems like the low ratings of the debut season of the anime are not allowing the creators to advance further with the new season. The creators are still tight-lipped and yet to announce the fate of Akiba’s Trip Season 2. However, the chances for renewal are minimal.

  • Adult Swim and Crunchyroll Teamed Up For New Anime ‘Fena: Pirate Princess’

    The anime industry has provided its fans with numerous astounding anime based on the lives of a pirate and their adventurous life. Now, still, after such a long list of this category, the creators are up on the moto to bring another anime series on the adventurous life of a pirate.

    The anime studio Production I.G is bringing its art piece with the name Fena: Pirate Princess, which will consist of 12 episodes. This project of Production I.G is releasing under the banner of two fabulous anime networks, which are Adult Swim and Crunchyroll.

    Announcement regarding Fena: Pirate Princess made in the latest Adult Swim Con in its exclusive section of Toonami. In the same event, the authorities revealed its Plot which is revolving around the life of an Orphan Girl, Fena who lives in an abounded island. According to the official synopsis, the anime will show the struggle of Fena to escape from the slavery of her leaders and make her own identity and live her life on her own.

    The director of Fena: Pirate Princess is Mr. Kazuto Nakazawa. Mr. Kazuto is famous for its expertise in the anime industry. Some of his admirable works include Attack On Titan Season 2, few episodes of Hunter X Hunter and last but certainly not the least Kill Bill and Parasite Dolls are still on the top of the list.

    However, the authorities haven’t revealed other details regarding the upcoming project of Production I.G. For now, we have its plot, the name of the director, the number of upcoming episodes and the name of anime Studio.

    Well like many other anime fans you guys must be waiting for its release date and the details of its cast and other creators. So, keep your fingers crossed for the next update regarding the Fena: Pirate Princess.

  • Uzumaki: Japanese Dub Cast Is Finally Out Now

    Watching horror movies in free time is no doubt the best part of the weekend and when these horror movies turn out to be an anime the fun increased up to many folds. While considering the priority of anime fans the famous anime studio Warner Bros is bringing a blast of Dark Fantasy.

    Manga

    Uzumaki a horror anime TV series is about to hit our screen this year. It is an adaption of the famous manga of late 90’s which was from the pen of Junji Ito who is famous for its manga on supernatural powers. Some of his admirable works are Gyo Ugomeku Bukimi and Tomie. Later, the manga was originally published by Viz Media into 3 volumes from 2003 to 2004. Now, after approximately 21 years the Uzumaki is returning as a brand new anime TV series.

    Creators

    As per the source, the anime is from the direction Hiroshi Nagahama who has produced numerous astounding anime till this date. His famous art pieces are The Reflection, Mushishi –Next Passage Bell Droplets and The Flower Of Evil.

    Japanese Dub Cast Of Uzumaki

    The official twitter account of the anime @UzumakiAnime tweeted the list of Japanese dub cast on Thursday July 22, 2020. Here is the list of the fabulous cast of the animated series of Uzumaki.

    This fabulous cast is giving some strong vibes of a new future blockbuster anime in the history of an animated world. So, brace your heart for the most anticipated anime of this year.

  • Rick And Morty: The Trailer For The 5th Season is Out

    It is the time of the year when numerous anime are announcing their upcoming seasons. Recently, the authorities of Dragon Prince announced the lineup of its 4 seasons via Netflix. Now, we have another major anime introducing its another season. Rick And Morty being one of the famous anime is always there to set new trends. Unlike to its previous track record, the franchise is bringing its season 5 soon after the end of its season 4.

    The Rick And Morty has recently released the trailer of its 5th season. The teaser released through the YouTube channel of Adult Swim. Here is the official trailer of the upcoming season of an anime.

    The franchise made the debut of its first anime TV series in 2013. Then after a gap of approximately one and a half year the franchise brought its 2nd season. Similar to the second one 3rd and 4th season came after a gap of one and a half to two years. But, as one can see the 4th season has recently finished its streaming and the franchise has unexpectedly released the trailer of its 5th season.

    However, till this date, the authorities haven’t revealed any other information on the new project of Rick And Morty, for example, its cast, creators and the obvious one its release date.

    Each season of Rick and Morty consists of 10 episodes except the first one which has a total of 11 episodes. Each episode of the anime is of 22 minutes revolving around the life of a weird scientist and her daughter’s family. Rick And Morty is beautifully portraying the bond between a maternal grandfather (Rick) and his grandson (Morty).

    The anime is utterly based on science fiction and how the duo of grandfather and grandson solve those scientific mysteries with the touch of animation and brilliant graphics.

  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Will Release on April 8, 2022

    Hey Hedgehog’s fans, we know that after Sony The Hedgehog you guys must be wishing for its sequel to release as soon as possible. Don’t worry because the creators which have already declared the season 2 have announced the date of its release in the United States.

    A couple of months back the authorities came up with the news that they are working on the sequel of Sonic The Hedgehog. Well by that time we were not given any particular date for its release. But, now as per the tweet from its lead voice artist Mr. Schwartz, the anime will release in the second half of 2022.

    As per the previous announcement we could expect all the creators of Sonic The Hedgehog to reprise their role in its sequel. Mr. Fowler will return as the director of Sonic The Hedgehog 2. Along with him, the authors of the parent anime Pat Casey and Josh Miller are also returning at their assigned posts.

    The anime Sonic The Hedgehog which received a lot of critics is now one of the highest grossing anime of 2020. Initially, it released for the paramount theatre at the start of 2020 then after paramount theatre it headed towards its another designation which was the US cinemas. The movie released throughout the States on Feb 14, 2020. After 4 months of its release in the United States the masterpiece of Fowler made its way in Japan and the movie Sonic The Hedgehog premiered in Japan on June 26.

    The voice artist behind the iconic character of Sonic was Ben Schwartz and the villainy role of Dr Robotnik was from the Jim Carrey. Other astounding voice artists behind the classic the dub of Sonic The Hedgehog were James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell and many other fabulous dub artists.

  • Netflix Will Stream Another 4 seasons of The Dragon Prince

    Hey Xadia fans, we hope you are in the beat state of your health and enjoying your lives. We know you guys must be waiting for another venture of Callum, Ezlan and Rayla and other characters of The Dragon Prince. So, cheer up guys because the authorities are about to bring a whole bunch of new seasons of The Dragon Prince via the world’s renowned streaming site, the Netflix.

    A few days back in Comic-Con @ Home Panel the authorities discussed the upcoming plans for the Dragon Prince. According to the source, the Netflix will stream the next 4 seasons of the anime series (including its finale) as the previous 3 seasons of The Dragon Prince. So, in the end, we can conclude that the anime will have a total of 7 seasons in its house. However, the authorities haven’t declared the dates for any of these upcoming seasons but, the title of 4th season is out now as “Earth”.

    The initial three seasons released on Sept. 14, 2018, February 15, 2019, and November 22, 2019, respectively. Each season of this wonderstorm’s production was full of fun and had a blast of action. The creators of the anime include Aron Ehsan and Justin Richmond. Along with Mr. Aaron Justin Richmond played his part as the writer. The anime was directed by Villads Spangsberg and Giancarlo Volpe.

    The credit for the classic dub of previous seasons of The Dragon Prince goes to these fabulous voice artists:
    Paula Burrows as Rayla
    Jack De Cena as Callum
    Sasha Rozen as Azlan
    Jason Simpson as Viren
    Rquel Balmonte as Claudia
    Jesse Inocalla as Soren
    Erik Dellums as Aravos

    Not only this, but the franchise is also fully prepared to release a video game of The Dragon Prince in the near future. So, brace your heart for the adventure of The Dragon Prince and keep following The Anime Daily for more timely updates.