Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk Release Dates, Schedule and Episodes

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Soul Kiwami
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A first-year university student gets her fair share of drinks while hanging out with friends in the exciting anime adaptation of the Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk comedy manga! Final Weapon has everything you need to know about Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk, including the weekly schedule, release dates and timing for new episodes, and much more about the new anime.

The story of Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk follows Botan Kamiina as she goes drinking for the first time. There, she meets Ibuki Tonami, a third-year student that enjoys her alcohol but doesn’t like to drink in public. The two becomes friends and sample different drinks while living in Chichibu, and Botan will certainly have more than just a few drinks at a time this season.

Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk Release Dates, Exact Premiere Time and Schedule

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New episodes of Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk will release on Fridays at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET on Crunchyroll. Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk will be streaming with English subs, and there will be 12 episodes in total.

Here are the release dates and schedule for Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk (subject to change):

  • Episode 1 – April 10 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 2 – April 17 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 3 – April 24 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 4 – May 1 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 5 – May 8 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 6 – May 15 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 7 – May 22 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 8 – May 29 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 9 – June 5 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 10 – June 12 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 11 – June 19 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 12 – June 26 – OUT NOW

New episodes of Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk will premiere at the following times (subject to change):

  • Pacific Daylight Time: 8:00 a.m. PDT
  • Mountain Daylight Time: 9:00 a.m. MDT
  • Central Daylight Time: 10:00 a.m. CDT
  • Eastern Daylight Time: 11:00 a.m. EDT
  • Greenwich Mean Time: 3:00 p.m. GMT

OP/ED, Cast and Staff

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yonige performs the opening theme song “Mebuku Toki (Time to Sprout).” The six main cast members will sing a different version of the ending theme song “Kanjō Glass (Emotional Glass).”

The cast includes:

  • Sayumi Suzushiro as Botan
  • Yoshino Aoyama as Ibuki Tomino
  • Minako Kotobuki as Kanade Gujō
  • Yurina Amami as Akane Yusa
  • Miyu Tomiya as Yaeka Kitamori
  • Maki Kawase as Chang Chin-Lan

Takashi Sakuma directs the anime at Soigne with Shuntarō Tozawa as the assistant director. Kou Yoshinari is the character designer, and Yūsuke Matsuo and Miyachi are the main animators. In addition, Yōko Yonaiyama is in charge of series scripts, and Kana Hashiguchi is the music composer.

Where Can I Watch Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk?

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Crunchyroll is streaming the Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk anime worldwide, excluding Japan, China, Korea and Mongolia. In Japan, new episodes will premiere on the BS11, Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and TV Saitama channels.

What is Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk About?

The Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk anime is based on Hey’s Kamiina Botan, Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana manga, which launched on Akita Shoten’s Manga Cross website in March 2019. 

Here’s an overview of the ongoing manga series, via MangaDex:

Kamiina Botan is a 20-year-old college student. At the welcome party for the dorm she was assigned to, the dorm leader Ibuki gives her a highball to drink and she becomes tipsy, leading to her involvement with Ibuki from now on… A tipsy teasing girl’s comedy!

BanG Dream! Our Notes Opens Pre-Registration and Closed Beta Test Sign-Ups

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Bilibili Game and Bushiroad have opened global pre-registration for the new BanG Dream! Our Notes mobile game ahead of its 2026 release for Android and iOS. Applications for the BanG Dream! Our Notes global closed beta test are now open as well, with the test itself slated to begin on August 6 with Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, and Korean language support.

A pre-registration campaign is now available with a series of limited-time events and milestones to reach. Once global pre-registrations reach 500,000, every player will receive STAR rewards equivalent to 20 gacha pulls at launch. Players who complete pre-registration on the game’s official website and through the respective app store can also be entered into a lucky draw for exclusive prizes. In addition, MyGO!!!!!’s “Shoumeisanka” music video will be released as part of the celebration, and there will be rewards to obtain from the new “Message in a Bottle” community event.

Selected participants for the global closed beta test will receive an early hands-on experience with BanG Dream! Our Notes, including a first look at the exclusive ANON TOKYO gameplay feature before the game’s official release. This July, the mobile game will make its appearance at major events, including Anime Expo 2026, AGCHK, and Seoul POPCON 2026.

What’s more, Bilibili Game revealed new details about the game, including its GEKISO LIVE and Cinematic Narrative System features, below:

Introducing GEKISO LIVE 

At the heart of BanG Dream! Our Notes is GEKISO LIVE, a brand-new rhythm gameplay system designed to make every performance more dynamic. New GEKISO sections are seamlessly integrated into each song, combining combo chains, timing accuracy, and unexpected gameplay twists to create exciting live performances. Players can also jump into real-time multiplayer co-play with up to five performers on stage simultaneously, recreating the energy of a live BanG Dream! concert. For newcomers, the new ASSIST MODE makes rhythm gameplay more approachable, helping players gradually build confidence while learning each song.

A Growing Library of Music

BanG Dream! Our Notes features an expanding library of original songs together with beloved music from across the BanG Dream! series, including tracks from MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica. Additional songs will continue to be revealed throughout the pre-registration campaign and leading up to launch.

The first wave of confirmed songs includes:

      • “Mayoiuta” — MyGO!!!!!
      • “KiLLKiSS” — Ave Mujica
      • “Haruhikage (MyGO!!!!! ver.)” — MyGO!!!!!
      • “MUGEN MY WORLD” — Mugendai MewType
      • “Kishi Kaisen” — millsage
      • “Homie’s Tie!!” — Ikka Dumb Rock!

A Cinematic Story Across Five Bands 

BanG Dream! Our Notes weaves an all-new multi-route narrative across five distinct girl bands and a cast of 25 characters. Returning fan favorites MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica are joined by Mugendai MewType, millsage, and Ikka Dumb Rock!, each with their own dedicated story chapters.

To further elevate the storytelling experience, the game introduces its Cinematic Narrative System, bringing emotional moments to life through expressive character animation, dynamic performance sequences, richly illustrated story scenes, and storyboard-inspired cinematic cutscenes.

Players can revisit memorable moments from the MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica anime from a game-exclusive perspective while discovering brand-new stories that continue beyond the animated series. Meanwhile, Mugendai MewType, millsage, and Ikka Dumb Rock! each make their narrative debut with original story chapters exploring their unique personalities, relationships, and musical journeys.

Moreover, the new BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA anime will premiere on July 2 on Tokyo MX. Tomomi Umetsu is directing the anime at NICHICALINE, SANZIGEN’s new studio brand, with Hiroshi Morita as assistant director. Midori Gotō oversees the series scripts and writes the scripts alongside Akiko Waba, Yotsuji Haibuchi, and Hitomi Ogawa. Osamu Nobusawa and Mochipuyo are the character designers, and PHYZ is producing the anime’s music.

Bushiroad also announced that BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora, a new anime film based on the Ave Mujica -The Die is Cast- anime, will premiere in fall 2026 in theaters in Japan. The BanG Dream! Ave Mujica sequel anime will follow up in January 2027.

TEKKEN! CARTOON Announced, First Trailer Released

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TEKKEN! CARTOON Announced, First Trailer Released

Bandai Namco has announced TEKKEN! CARTOON, a mysterious animated project that puts the game’s characters into the “cartoon world.” The first trailer has also released. 

The trailer features Kazuya, Paul, Kuma, Yoshimitsu, and Alisa. At the moment, it is unknown if this is going to be a full animated series, a short video, or something else entirely. However, the staff of the initial trailer has been revealed alongside its premiere:

  • Character Designer & Animator: Amehiro
  • Music & Sound Designer: in the blue shirt
  • Cast: Tsubasa Tobinaga
  • Brand Supervisor: TEKKEN Project
  • Planner: Masateru Miyamoto
  • Creative Director/Planner: Syohei Hashimoto and Hironori Hasegawa
  • Business Producer: Mihoko Nakashima
  • Director: Sohta Ozawa (NERD)
  • Director of Photography: Yuta Kakei
  • 1st Assistant Camera: Yuki Urakami
  • 2nd Assistant Camera: Shingo Naramura
  • Lighting Director: Kazuya Imose
  • Lighting Assistant: Ko Sato / Shota Yamanaka
  • Production Designer: Shiho Onuma
  • Art Assistant: Tomohiro Hirota
  • Digital Imaging Technician: Seiji Uchida
  • Hair & Make-up: Hanako Kaiya
  • Stylist: Minoru Sugahara
  • Offline Editor: Asuka Mochizuki
  • Colorist: Elder Zulpukarov (TREE Digital Studio)
  • Online Editor: Ryunosuke Hayashi
  • Sound Mixer: Ken Takahashi
  • Character Designer & Animator: Amehiro
  • Music & Sound Designer: in the blue shirt
  • Designer: Shimpei Umeda
  • Casting: Nozomi Yabuki (FORMEN)
  • Assistant Director: Sora Kanesaki
  • Production Manager: Numanao
  • Production Assistant: Ryoma Saito / Rio Toyoshima
  • Business Producer: Asumi Nishiki (NERD)
  • Producer: Minami Komatsu (NERD)

Check out the trailer revealing TEKKEN! CARTOON below:

Tekken 8, the most recent Tekken entry, is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Season 3 Character Pass will bring new DLC characters Bob in summer and Roger Jr. this fall. In early 2027, the game will add its next guest character in the form of Yujiro Hanma from the Baki franchise.

G2 Reveals Limited-Edition One Piece Capsule Collection

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G2 Reveals Limited Edition One Piece Capsule Collection

G2 has launched a new limited-edition capsule collection based on the One Piece franchise, available now via its website. The collection features hoodies, zip-ups, t-shirts, caps, sleeves, and tote bags, each adorned with a custom G2 – One Piece Jolly Roger branding. 

In a press release, G2 outlines more details about the collaboration, stating that it is “crafted to be more than just apparel, the capsule bridges anime storytelling and esports culture for modern streetwear.” The various products are available to order now via G2’s website.  Sabrina Ratih, COO of G2 Esports, also spoke about the One Piece collection:

“At G2, we’re continuing to push the culture and fashion of esports beyond competition alone, and this One Piece collection is a natural extension of that. We wanted to create a capsule that continues to elevate the esports fashion space – understated, premium, and stylish enough for everyday wear, while still carrying the spirit of adventure, ambition, and individuality that defines One Piece and G2 alike. Every piece is designed to bridge the gap between fandom and everyday style, and continuing our mission to redefine what esports fashion can be.”

Recently, the official teaser trailer for WIT Studio’s upcoming The One Piece anime remake has been released ahead of the anime’s February 2027 premiere. As previously announced, the first episode of The One Piece will be titled “Romance Dawn,” and there will be 7 total episodes dropping at once on Netflix. Masashi Koizuka directs the anime at WIT Studio, and Hideaki Abe is the assistant director. Kyoji Asano and Takatoshi Honda are the character designers and chief animation directors.

Snowball Earth Anime Release Dates, Schedule and Episodes

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Soul Kiwami
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The world is left in ruins underneath a blanket of ice and snow in the thrilling TV anime adaptation of Yuhiro Tsujitsugu’s Snowball Earth manga! Final Weapon has everything you need to know about the Snowball Earth anime, including the weekly schedule, release dates and timing for new episodes, and the cast and staff.

In the story of Snowball Earth, Tetsuo Yabusame and his mech, Yukio, are defeated in battle against beasts from beyond the galaxy. Tetsuo survives in his escape pod and enters a cold sleep for eight years. Once back on Earth, Tetsuo emerged to a frozen world and sets out to find answers about this ruined earth. 

Snowball Earth Release Dates, Exact Premiere Time and Schedule

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New Snowball Earth episodes will release on Fridays at 7:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. ET on Crunchyroll. Episodes will be released with English subs. Snowball Earth will feature 13 episodes in total.

Here are the release dates and schedule for Snowball Earth (subject to change):

  • Episode 1 – April 3 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 2 – April 10 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 3 – April 17 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 4 – April 24 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 5 – May 1 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 6 – May 8 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 7 – May 15 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 8 – May 22 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 9 – May 29 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 10 – June 5 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 11 – June 12 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 12 – June 19 – OUT NOW
  • Episode 13 – June 26 – OUT NOW

New episodes of Snowball Earth will premiere at the following times (subject to change):

  • Pacific Daylight Time: 7:30 a.m. PDT
  • Mountain Daylight Time: 8:30 a.m. MDT
  • Central Daylight Time: 9:30 a.m. CDT
  • Eastern Daylight Time: 10:30 a.m. EDT
  • Greenwich Mean Time: 2:30 p.m. GMT

OP/ED, Cast and Staff

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tuki. will perform the opening theme song “Zero,” and Ai Higuchi performs the ending theme song “Ima Kono Mune ni Tagiru no wa (What is Surging in My Heart Now).”

The main cast includes:

  • Takuto Yoshinaga as Tetsuo Yabusame
  • Daisuke Hirakawa as Yukio
  • Ami Koshimizu as Ao Nogi
  • Konomi Tamura as Hagane Takimura
  • Kengo Kawanishi as Nayuta Izumi
  • Tomohiro Ōno as Tamiya Sakura
  • Manami Narahira as Yuma Uzuki
  • Anna Nagase as Otoichi Kinoe
  • Chitose Morinaga as Makoto Saionji
  • Maki Kawase as Riko Kawagi
  • Tomokazu Sugita as Isseki

The staff includes:

  • Director: Munehisa Sakai
  • Production: Studio KAI
  • Assistant Director: Takeshi Iwata
  • Series Scripts: Shigeru Murakoshi
  • Chief Animation Director and Character Design: Toshiya Kōno
  • Assistant Production: Toho Animation
  • Mecha Design: Se Jun Kim
  • Monster Design: Ryuuta Yanagi
  • Art Director: Mari Fujino
  • Color Design: Hironori Nochi
  • CG Director: Hiroki Motooka
  • Motion Graphics: Hiromu Ōshiro (Production I.G)
  • Director of Photography: Kenta Hayashi, Shōta Kodera
  • Editing: Tomoki Nagasaka
  • Music: Tatsuya Katō, Hiroaki Tsutsumi, Yuki Kanesaka

The English dub cast includes: 

  • Griffin Burns as Tetsuo Yabusame
  • Alejandro Saab as Yukio
  • Cory Yee as Kojika Yabusame
  • Courtney Lin as Mist
  • Ben Balmaceda as Lonely Iwaki
  • Craig Lee Thomas as Narrator

The English dub crew includes:

  • Executive Producer: Eric P. Sherman
  • Co-Producers: Mami Okada and Mio Moroe
  • Associate Producer: Misa Shimogata
  • ADR Director: Steve Staley
  • ADR Writer: Kyle McCarley
  • Co-Writer: Danica Sweet
  • Casting Director: Mami Okada
  • Project Coordinator: Jackie Landazuri
  • Sound Supervisor: Patrick Rodman
  • Re-Recording Mixer: Ben Harrington
  • Recording Engineer: Kenneth Thompson
  • Dialogue Editors: John Shieh and Kenneth Thompson
  • Audio Operations Supervisor: Ismael Yanez
  • Assistant Engineer: Mara Westgaard
  • Video Coordination: Kevin Ross
  • Video Editor: Jerald DeVictoria
  • Closed Captions: Kaylyn Saucedo
  • Spotting: Conor Anderson
  • Translation: Yuki Urakawa

Where Can I Watch Snowball Earth?

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Crunchyroll is streaming Snowball Earth in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS and Indian Subcontinent. In Japan, the anime will be airing on NTV’s “Friday Anime Night” programming block.

What is Snowball Earth About?

Yuhiro Tsujitsugu launched the Snowball Earth manga in Shogakukan’s Monthly Spirits magazine in 2021. Shogakukan and VIZ Media publish the compiled book volumes in English and Japanese, respectively.

Lastly, VIZ Media licenses the manga in English and describes the story:

Yukio was destroyed in battle and Tetsuo survived in an escape pod. After eight years in cold sleep, the escape pod finally lands back on Earth. But when Tetsuo emerges he finds a world in ruins, entirely frozen beneath a blanket of ice and snow—snowball Earth! What happened to humanity, how did the planet freeze over, and will Tetsuo be able to keep his last promise to Yukio?

Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 Releases on July 10

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Saras Rajpal
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Wuthering Waves Version 3.5 Releases on July 10

Kuro Games has revealed that version 3.5 of Wuthering Waves, titled “Blade of Past Resounds, Lingering Dream Hymns,” will release on July 10. The update will add two new resonators, new events, a new area, and more. 

The new update takes players to Mengzhou: Land of Xuanfang, a new area “shaped by ancient melodies, gathering storms, and lingering echoes from the past.” It also continues the main story through Chapter IV. Two new Resonators, Yangyang: Xuanling and Suisui, as well as Rover: Electro, a new playable attribute for the Rover will be available alongside them. Players can earn rewards and take on new challenges through events such as Gifts of Aftertune, Shape of Yesterday, Recaptured: Action Highlights, Lollo Campaign: New Journey, and In Search of Lost Jade. 

Version 3.5 also features new gameplay and quality-of life improvements. These range from expanded voice-over customisation for Resonators, refined Story Autoplay options, updated beginner event system, improved Guidebook access, enhanced filtering, PC performance support, and mobile resource management improvements.  Check out the livestream showcasing the newest update for Wuthering Waves below:

Wuthering Waves, the Player’s Voice award winner from The Game Awards 2025, is available now for Android, iOS, Mac, PlayStation 5, and PC via Windows, Steam, and Epic Games Store. The game is also compatible on Steam Deck, meaning it will likely be playable on the upcoming Steam Machine. Wuthering Waves is also coming to Xbox Series X|S in July 2026. Xbox Game Pass subscribers will gain an exclusive benefit in the game. The most recent update featured a collaboration with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. 

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Release Dates, Schedule and Episodes

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Soul Kiwami
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 episodes

Rimuru returns in what could be his biggest season yet in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4! Final Weapon has everything you need to know about That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4, including the weekly schedule, release dates and timing for new episodes, and the cast and staff.

The story of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 sees Rimiru’s dream of an alliance between humans and monsters come closer to fruition. Granville Rozzo and Maribel Rozzo clash with Rimuru over their plan to protect mankind by ruling over them., and in El Dorado, Leon works toward his own goals. 

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Release Dates, Exact Premiere Time and Schedule

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New episodes of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 will release on Fridays at 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET on Crunchyroll. Episodes will be released with English subs and an English dub. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 is expected to feature 60 episodes in total across five cours. The first two cours will air consecutively with a total of 24 episodes.

Here are the release dates and schedule for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 (subject to change):

  • First Cour
    • Episode 1 – April 3 – OUT NOW
    • Episode 2 – April 10 – OUT NOW
    • Episode 3 – April 17 – OUT NOW
    • Episode 4 – April 24 – OUT NOW
    • Episode 5 – May 8 – OUT NOW
    • Episode 6 – May 15 – OUT NOW
    • Episode 7 – May 22 – OUT NOW
    • Episode 8 – May 29 – OUT NOW
    • Episode 9 – June 5 – OUT NOW
    • Episode 10 – June 12 – OUT NOW
    • Episode 11 – June 19 – OUT NOW
    • Episode 12 – June 26 – OUT NOW
  • Second Cour
    • Episode 13 – July 3
    • Episode 14 – July 10
    • Episode 15 – July 17
    • Episode 16 – July 24
    • Episode 17 – July 31
    • Episode 18 – August 7
    • Episode 19 – August 14
    • Episode 20 – August 21
    • Episode 21 – August 28
    • Episode 22 – September 4
    • Episode 23 – September 11
    • Episode 24 – September 18

New episodes of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 will premiere at the following times (subject to change):

  • Pacific Daylight Time: 7:00 a.m. PDT
  • Mountain Daylight Time: 8:00 a.m. MDT
  • Central Daylight Time: 9:00 a.m. CDT
  • Eastern Daylight Time: 10:00 a.m. EDT
  • Greenwich Mean Time: 2:00 p.m. GMT

OP/ED, Cast and Staff

Eir Aoi performs the opening theme song “Esoragoto (Unrealistic),” and CiON performs the ending theme song “Katsubō (Craving).”

Miho Okasaki will be reprising her role as Rimuru Tempest, the protagonist of the series. 

The cast also includes:

  • Anzu Haruno as Ramiris
  • Asuna Tomari as Gobta
  • Chikahiro Kobayashi as Ranga
  • Daisuke Ono as Granbell Rosso
  • Hōchū Ōtsuka as Hakurō
  • Inori Minase as Mariabell Rosso
  • Kanehira Yamamoto as Rigurd
  • Lynn as Luminus Valentine
  • M.A.O as Shion
  • Makoto Furukawa as Benimaru
  • Manami Numakura as Hinata Sakaguchi
  • Megumi Toyoguchi as Raphael
  • Natsuki Hanae as Yuuki Kagurazaka
  • Rina Hidaka as Milim Nava
  • Sayaka Senbongi as Shuna
  • Takahiro Sakurai as Diablo
  • Takuya Eguchi as Sōei
  • Tomoaki Maeno as Veldora
  • Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Masayuki
  • Yutaka Aoyama as Gard Mjöllmile

Naokatsu Tsuda is directing the anime at studio 8bit. Hitomi Ogawa handles series composition, and R.O.N is the music composer. 

Additional staff members include:

  • Character Design: Ryōma Ebata
  • Art Director: Ayumi Satō
  • Chief Animation Directors: Hideki Yamazaki, Masayori Komine and Tomoko Itō
  • Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
  • CGI Director: Hironori Morino
  • Director of Photography: Hiroshi Satō

Where Can I Watch That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4?

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 key visual
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Crunchyroll is streaming That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS and Southeast Asia. In Japan, the anime will be airing on NTV’s “Friday Anime Night” programming block.

What is That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 About?

Here’s an overview of the fourth season, via Crunchyroll:

Demon Lord Rimuru’s dream of creating an alliance between humans and monsters takes a step closer to being realized. As Tempest continues to prosper, Granville Rozzo and his granddaughter, Maribel Rozzo, clash with Demon Lord Rimuru over their plan to protect mankind by ruling over them. Meanwhile, in El Dorado, Demon Lord Leon works toward goals of his own. The awakening of a new Hero draws near!

Silver Palace Announces ‘Dichotomy’ Beta Test Sign-Ups

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The upcoming Silver Palace has announced a new beta for PC, with sign-ups now open. Registration is open until July 16 through the Silver Palace website.

A post from publisher Elementa provided this information:

How to Gain Access
    • Recruitment Survey
      • Click “Beta Sign-Up” on the official Silver Palace site homepage, and fill out the recruitment survey for a chance to join our tester group.
      • Official Site: surveys.elementagames.com
      • We will contact all who successfully qualify for the “Dichotomy” Beta Test via email. Please keep an eye on your inbox.
      • Once “Dichotomy” Beta Test qualifications have been sent out, proceed to our official site and click “Check Test Access” to review your eligibility. Please refer to this in confirming your qualification status.
      • We will confirm the time at which “Dichotomy” Beta Test qualifications will be announced at a later date.
    • Other Ways to Qualify
      • Follow our official Silver Palace social media pages for all the latest updates, and join in on our events to earn a chance to become a tester.
      • Those who have already qualified for the “Dichotomy” Beta Test via the “Monotype” Beta Test survey may head to the official site and click “Check Test Access” button to confirm.

Sign-ups end on July 16 at 23:59 (UTC+8) and data will not carry over into the full game. Additionally, no in-game purchases will be available. Pre-registration for the full release on PC, Android, and iOS is open now. Silver Palace is given this description by its website:

Silver Palace is a brand-new ARPG set in a prosperous metropolis with a Victorian aesthetic. It features an engaging story, a delicate art style, distinctive characters, and a dynamic, action-oriented combat system. Players will play the role of a ‘Detective’ and embark on an adventure with a diverse group of partners to defeat the unknown enemies and unravel the mysteries in Silvernia, an industrialized metropolis built on the power of Silverium.

The discovery of Silverium was the key to Silvernia’s industrialization. This revolutionary element transformed technology and daily life beyond imagination, attracting numerous residents and fostering innovation. The city became a hub of miracles, driven by the massive industrialization and monetization of Silverium under the city’s administration.

Seven Knights Re:BIRTH Adds [Cruel Sentence] Orkah

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Saras Rajpal
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Seven Knights Re:BIRTH Adds [Cruel Sentence] Orkah

Netmarble has released a new update for Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, which adds new legendary hero [Cruel Sentence] Orkah. It also adds a new story event and new awakened heroes. 

Orkah is a member of Pentagon and is designed to support attack-focused teams. He can help main damage dealers use their skills more frequently. The Orkah Rate Up Summon event is now available, and gives players a higher chance to obtain the new hero. The Orkah Power Up Event is also open, which grants valuable rewards for completing given missions such as acquiring Orkah and evolving him. The [Divinity of Frost] Heavenia and [Divinity of Flame] Hellenia heroes are also available now. 

You can now play through new story event, “A Single Wish,” which is available until July 9. It grants players the opportunity to earn rewards, such as the Legendary Hero Ticket I, Rate Up Hero Summon Vouchers, Hero Summon Vouchers, Brilliant Skill Enhancement Stone, and more. Additionally, new improvements, such as softened Awakening requirements, updates to Area 28, an expansion to the Infinite Tower, and adjustments to Dedicated Equipment, are available now as well. 

Seven Knights Re:BIRTH is available now for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play Store. It’s also available on the Epic Games Store. Final Weapon had the opportunity to interview Netmarble Nexus CEO and executive producer Jeong-min Kim to discuss the development of Seven Knights Re:BIRTH and various topics, including some of the challenges the team faced and what players can expect in the future. 

Lily Fantasia Releases on July 10 for Nintendo Switch and Steam

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Saras Rajpal
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Lily Fantasia Releases on July 10 for Nintendo Switch and Steam

Wiseye Studio and Justdan International have announced that music-themed visual novel Lily Fantasia will release on July 10. It will release for both Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. 

Check out the trailer for Lily Fantasia below:

The Steam page describes Lily Fantasia as follows:

Welcome to Lily Fantasia, a brand-new rhythm adventure! Take up your magical piano and face your destiny!

Black and white notes dance across dynamic charts. Amid the ever-shifting visuals, listen closely to the rhythm, seize the beat, and strive for a flawless performance!

In the story, you play as Hiano Kenji, a talented but overlooked young pianist. To care for your seriously ill mother, you gave up your dream of becoming a concert pianist…But after meeting Lily, a mysterious vampire girl, you are drawn into a fateful journey to obtain the mythical panacea known as the Golden Apple. Play the magical piano and save your mother from the brink of death!

During the journey to obtain the Golden Apple, a variety of enemies will stand in your way. Don’t panic! Through the magical piano, you can hear the heartbeat rhythm of enemies just before they strike. Listen closely to their tempo and time your input—press the Deflect key at the perfect moment to block incoming attacks and counter your foes. Turn every clash into a performance, and fight with precision in a battle that flows like music.

Beyond its touching story and unique gameplay, the game features seven original story songs composed by renowned artists including 3R2, Cansol, DDD-Dice, PYKAMIA, and Sakuzyo. You won’t be disappointed—face a wide variety of enemies and fulfill your vow!

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