The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Anime is Streaming with an English Dub

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The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom English dub

Crunchyroll is now streaming the English dub for anime adaptation of Punichan’s The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom light novel series. The English dub cast and crew of The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor were revealed.

English Dub Episode 1 Crew

  • Kate Bristol as Tiararose
  • Aaron Campbell as Aquasteed
  • Conner Allison as Hartknights
  • Kara Edwards as Akari
  • Lacey Deline as Philine
  • Max Hartman as Schnauss
  • Lydia Mackay as Iltiana
  • Hannah Magers as Fleuriane
  • Gillian Lange as Marietta
  • Kyle Halberstadt as Knight
  • Additional Voices: Alex Rain, Cheyenne Haynes, Clayton Mathis, Erin Nicole Lundquist, Francine Gonzalez, Lauren Massey, and Matt Holmes

English Dub Episode 1 Crew

  • Voice Director: Caitlin Glass
  • Producer: Samantha Herek
  • Adaptation: Blair Rowan (Chris Cason for the series)
  • Mixer: Matt Grounds
  • Engineer: Noah Whitehead

New episodes of The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom release on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. PT / 9:30 a.m. ET on Crunchyroll with English subtitles and an English dub. 

Ayahi Takagaki and Yuu Shirota perform the opening theme song “Ai no Fanfare (Lover’s Fanfare)” and ending theme song “Mahō no Oto (The Magical Sound).”

The cast of the anime includes:

  • Mai Fuchigami as Tiararose
  • Yūichirō Umehara as Aquasteed
  • Takuya Satō as Hartknights
  • Yumiri Hanamori as Akari
  • Marina Yamada as Icillia
  • Junichi Suwabe as Keith
  • Hikaru Midorikawa as Crail
  • Ai Furihata as Pearl

Takayuki Hamana is directing the anime at Studio DEEN. Yoshimi Narita is handling the series scripts, and Majiro is in charge of character design.

The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom
©ぷにちゃん・成瀬あけの／KADOKAWA／「悪役令嬢は隣国の王太子に溺愛される」製作委員会

Punichan first released the novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō service in 2016. B’s-Log Bunko released print versions with illustrations by Akeno Naruse.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime via MyAnimeList:

On the day before her downfall, Lady Tiararose Lapis Clementille recalls that she is in an otome game that she had once played in her former life. She used to adore the main love interest, Prince Hartknights Lapis-Lazuli Lactomuth, but unfortunately, she was not reincarnated as the heroine, but rather as his worst enemy—the villainess fiancée.

At their graduation ceremony, without blinking an eye, Hartknights condemns Tiararose for alleged crimes, breaks off his engagement, and proclaims the heroine Akari as his new bride-to-be. No matter whether Tiararose is innocent, he banishes her from the kingdom.

But before her sentence can be carried out, a shocking figure appears. Aquasteed Marineforest, the prince of a powerful neighboring country, has been harboring feelings for Tiararose for quite some time, and announces his intention to marry her!

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 Gets an English Dub

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Hell's Paradise Season 2 English dub

Crunchyroll is now streaming the English dub for Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2, and the cast and crew of the dub were revealed.

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 English Dub Episode 1 Cast

  • Alejandro Saab as Gabimaru 
  • Marisa Duran as Sagiri
  • Landon McDonald as Shugen
  • SungWon Cho as Jikka
  • Nazeeh Tarsha as Chobe
  • Phil Parsons as Gantetsusai
  • Matt Shipman as Toma
  • Jill Harris as Yuzuriha
  • Justin Briner as Fuchi
  • Macy Anne Johnson as Mei
  • Reagan Murdock as Shion
  • Cassie Ewulu as Nurugai
  • Michelle Rojas as Tao Fa (Female), Gui Fa (Female), Ran (Female), and Zhu Jin (Female)
  • Ian Sinclair as Rien (Male) and Ju Fa (Male)
  • Bill Jenkins as Iwagakure Village Chief
  • Kent Williams as Male Official
  • Additional Voices: Peyton Howard, Rudy Lopez

English Dub Episode 1 Crew

  • Voice Director: Shawn Gann
  • Producer: Susie Nixon
  • Adaptation: Jared Smith
  • Mixer: Nathanael Harrison (Rickey Watkins for the series)
  • Engineer: Jameson Outlaw

New episodes of Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 release on Sundays at 7:15 a.m. PT / 10:15 a.m. ET on Crunchyroll with English subtitles and an English dub.

Tatsuya Kitani and BABYMETAL perform the opening theme song “Kasuka no Hana (Faint Flower),” and QUEEN BEE performs the ending theme song “PERSONAL.”

The lead cast members include Chiaki Kobayashi as Gabimaru and Yumiri Hanamori as Yamada Asaemon Sagiri.

The anime’s new cast members include:

  • Ryōta Suzuki as Yamada Asaemon Shugen
  • Kōji Yusa as Yamada Asaemon Jikka
  • Maaya Uchida as Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru
  • Sayaka Ōhara as Yamada Asaemon Isuzu

Kaori Makita directs the anime at MAPPA, with Twin Engine in charge of planning. Akira Kindaichi is in charge of series composition, Akitsugu Hisagi is the character designer, Yoshiaki Dewa is the composer, and Ayako Suenaga is the color designer. Chika Toda joins the staff as the new photography director for the second season, and Junichi Higashi is the new art director. 

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 key visual
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The original Hell’s Paradise manga by Yuji Kaku was in serialization from 2018 to 2021 in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ magazine. In the west, Hell’s Paradise was published by VIZ Media.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the series, via Crunchyroll:

Gabimaru reigns as the strongest and most ruthless assassin in his village. But now finds himself on death row—with only one way out: retrieve the Elixir of Life from a sinister island. Longing for freedom, he accepts the challenge. But with fellow convicts vying for the same prize and demonic beasts lurking, how will Gabimaru survive this harrowing quest?

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Anime Reveals English Dub Cast

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In the Clear Moonlit Dusk English dub

Crunchyroll is now streaming the English dub for the anime adaptation of Mika Yamamori’s In the Clear Moonlit Dusk manga series. The English dub cast and crew of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk episode 1 were also revealed.

English Dub Episode 1 Cast

  • Michelle Rojas as Yoi
  • Joshua A. Waters as Kohaku
  • Bev Mageto as Kotobuki
  • Chris Long as Sentaro
  • Eli Farmer as Shun
  • Mikaela Krantz as Nobara

English Dub Episode 1 Crew

  • Voice Director: Helena Walstrom
  • Producer: Samantha Herek
  • Adaptation: James Cheek
  • Mixer: Andrew Tipps
  • Engineer: Zachary

New episodes of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk release on Sundays at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET on Crunchyroll with English subtitles and an English dub. 

Rock band Unison Square Garden performs the opening song “Uruwashi” (Beautiful) and the ending theme song “Azalea no Kaze” (Azalea Wind).

The Japanese cast of anime includes:

  • Rei Ichinomiya as Yoi Takiguchi
  • Ryōta Suzuki as Kohaku Ichimura
  • Aya Yamane as Nobara Tone
  • Momoko Seto as Kotobuki Hibiya
  • Shōta Hayama as Sentarо̄ Akane
  • Kentarō Kumagai as Shun Kuwabatake
  • Kenshō Ono as Takuto Ohji
  • Kenjirō Tsuda as Yoi’s father

Yūsuke Maruyama is directing the anime at East Fish Studio. Ayumu Hisao is credited with series composition. Yuki Fukuda is handling the character design, while Tsubasa Ito is composing the music.

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk key visual
©やまもり三香・講談社／うるわしの宵の月製作委員会

Mika Yamamori launched the manga in the Dessert magazine in 2020. Kodansha publishes the series, and volumes are available to purchase via Kodansha’s official website.

Kodansha describes the manga as follows:

Yoi Takiguchi has long legs, a deep voice, and a handsome face…in other words, Yoi is such a good-looking guy that most people don’t notice or care that she is, in fact, a girl. Indeed, she’s had the nickname “Prince” for as long as she can remember. That is, until she met Ichimura-senpai…the only person who really seemed to see her for herself. To her surprise, she’s not sure how to handle this new relationship, especially when her newfound friend is a prince himself (and a guy prince, at that). The story of the two high school princes starts here!

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined ‘Adventure Log Part 2’ Trailer Introduces the Main Cast

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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Adventure Log Part 2 Trailer

Square Enix has released a new trailer for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, dubbed “Adventure Log Part 2.” The Adventure Log Part 2 trailer introduces the protagonist and main cast of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined launches on February 5 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, and a demo is available now. A physical Collector’s Edition will be available featuring a Ship in a Bottle figure, Slime Plush, Steelbook, and more. Moreover, a Digital Deluxe Edition will be available with 48 hours of early access, a unique costume for playable character Ruff and three paid DLC packs. Purchase any edition of the game early to receive the Early Bird Bonus, which will give players a Dragon Quest VIII costume for the Hero and three Seeds of Proficiency. Digital purchases include a Slime Shield specific to each platform.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined will not have an upgrade path from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2, however. In addition to no upgrade path, there will be no save data transfers between the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. Download codes for in-game bonuses will also be tied to their respective versions. In addition, save data bonuses from Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake are also tied to Dragon Quest VII Reimagined’s respective versions.

INDIE Live Expo Returns with Spring 2026 Showcase on April 25

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Indie Live Expo 2026 April 25

Ryu’s Office has announced that INDIE Live Expo 2026 is set for Saturday, April 25 with the return of the annual spring showcase. The spring showcase for INDIE Live Expo will feature world premieres, content updates, long-form deep dive segments, and more for over 100 indie games from Japan and around the world. The showcase will be broadcasted in in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean on YouTube Live, X (formerly Twitter), Twitch, Niconico, Billibilli, and Steam.

Signature segments from previous INDIE Live Expo showcases will return for the spring 2026 showcase, including quick-fire announcements in INDIE Waves and highlights of games in INDIE Spotlight. Indie developers and publishers can now submit their games for consideration in the showcase and these segments through February 20 at 6:59 a.m. PST. 

“Every year we are blown away by the amazing submissions we receive,” said Ryuta Konuma, Founder and CEO, Ryu’s Office. “It’s an absolute pleasure to spotlight the boundless creativity across the gaming industry, and we can’t wait to see what indie devs around the world have in store for 2026.”

Previously, the November 29 INDIE Live Expo 2025 showcase highlighted more than 100 games from indie developers in Japan and abroad with new reveals, trailers, and content updates. Previously announced titles were also featured prominently, including the long-awaited 213 Fahrenheit’s hack-and-slash roguelike TSURUGIHIME and Alliance Arts and WHO YOU’s Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis. A new partnership between INDIE Live Expo and BitSummit was also announced, and more details will be revealed at a later date.

OPUS: Prism Peak Releases on March 26

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Shueisha Games and SIGONO have announced that narrative adventure game OPUS: Prism Peak will release on March 26 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Mac, and PC via Steam versions. At launch, OPUS: Prism Peak supports English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure where you play as a weary photographer stranded in the Dusklands, traveling with a girl who’s lost her memories. Together, you’ll uncover the mysteries of this land through your camera and find your way home.

Features:

Photography

Use your old analog camera to capture the perfect shot through framing, timing, exposure, focus, and filters. Photography in this game reflects how closely you look at the world. Take in your surroundings, understand the desires of each spirit you meet, and uncover the world’s secrets through your lens.

Sacred Firebowl

These shrines bearing aperture symbols connect different worlds and hold the secrets of the Dusklands. Figure out and capture the photos each fire demands to receive items and upgrades for your camera.

A Mysterious Companion

The girl you meet in the Dusklands has no memory, only a faint sense that she must reach the distant Dusk Mountain. Together you’ll journey through this strange land, but why is she even here? And can you bring her home?

Wistful Magical Realism

This world mirrors reality yet bears no trace of humanity, only spirits in the form of animals call this place home. Through careful observation, you’ll uncover the reason humans no longer exist, and the realm’s true purpose.

Dusklands Field Notes

A mysterious journal filled with photos and stories from the Dusklands’ past. Photograph clues along your journey and add them to the journal to identify spirits, piece together myths, and decode ancient runes, as you unravel the hidden mysteries of this world.

Spiritual Bonds

The spirits you encounter throughout the game may grow closer to you depending on your choices, quietly shaping what awaits at your destination.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Surpasses 1 Million Copies Sold

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Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment 1 million copies sold

Nintendo, Koei Tecmo and AAA Games Studio have announced that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment surpassed 1 million copies sold worldwide for Nintendo Switch 2. 1 million copies were sold from the launch of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on November 6, 2025.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is available now for $69.99, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. The developers previously released the version 1.0.3 update for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, which adds the Phantom Ganon feature, the Forbidden difficulty level, new challenges and quests, new Unique Skills, and new weapons. Update 1.0.3 also introduces several feature improvements and bug fixes.

Here’s an overview of the game, via the Nintendo eShop:

Battle hordes of enemies in the untold story of the Imprisoning War

Fight the war for Ancient Hyrule! Step on to the battlefield as Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and other legendary heroes as you fight to reclaim your homeland—and live the story of Demon King Ganondorf’s invasion that was only briefly alluded to in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game.

Fight alongside new and familiar heroes to defend Hyrule from the Demon King

Princess Zelda is not alone in this war! Join Mineru, the Sages, and even some brand-new heroes in battles against Ganondorf’s forces. Combine powerful Zonai Devices with your heroes’ signature abilities to take down powerful bosses and their legions of minions.

Team up with a friend in two-player local co-op via split screen or GameShare

Join up with a friend for two-player local co-op, and you can spread out to cover more ground as the war unfolds—or stick together and combine your powers to smash the opposition. Play split-screen on a single system, or on two separate systems via GameShare—either way, only one person needs to have the game.

Tap any The Legend of Zelda series amiibo for extra items

Scan any the Legend of Zelda series amiibo figure to get in-game rewards including crafting materials and other items that you might find helpful in your quest to defeat the Demon King!

Use save data from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to get additional weapons

If you have save data from the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game on your system when you play, you’ll receive a High Guard’s Claymore. If you have save data from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you receive a High Guard’s Sword. These weapons can be redeemed after returning to the Hyrule map upon completion of The Howling Tempest mission.

      • Battle hordes of enemies in the untold story of the Imprisoning War
      • Step on to the battlefield as Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and other legendary heroes
      • Join Mineru, the Sages, and more in battles against the forces of Demon King Ganondorf
      • Combine Zonai Devices with your heroes’ signature abilities to take down powerful foes
      • Team up with a friend in two-player local co-op via split screen or GameShare
      • Tap any the Legend of Zelda series amiibo figure for extra items and crafting materials
      • Get a High Guard’s Claymore with save data from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and a High Guard’s Sword for save data from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Has Been Delayed

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Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have delayed the release of Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered from March 19 to an unspecified release date. According to producer Tomohiko Sho, Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered was delayed to make time for further quality improvements. 

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam: 

A striking modern revival of “Dynasty Warriors 3” and “Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends,” which established the foundation of the entire series. The complete cast of more than 40 officers and numerous battlefields will be beautifully recreated using Unreal Engine 5. Aim for the peak of 1 vs 1,000 action in this even more enjoyable and thrilling revival.

About “Dynasty Warriors 3“

Play as more than 40 different officers in the world of the Three Kingdoms, taking on thrilling and tactical battles of 1 vs. 1,000 on vast battlefields. “Dynasty Warriors 3” was the first game in the “Dynasty Warriors” series to feature mechanics that would become a mainstay for the series, such as True Musou Attacks, two-player simultaneous play, and the officer development system. It was also the first game in the series to sell more than one million copies.

The “Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends” expansion featured new stories for seven officers, including Lu Bu, Meng Huo, and Yuan Shao, as well as bodyguard customization, new weapons, and four types of challenge modes, providing even more gameplay to enjoy.

CODE VEIN II Featured in February 12 Issue of Famitsu

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Bandai Namco’s CODE VEIN II will be featured in the February 12 magazine issue of Weekly Famitsu, which releases on January 29 in Japan. The February 12 Famitsu issue includes new illustrations for CODE VEIN II on the front and back covers, along with highlights and an overview of the game’s features inside.

CODE VEIN II Famitsu February 12 issue

CODE VEIN II launches January 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A free CODE VEIN II demo launched on on January 22, allowing players to fully utilize the Character Creator and prepare their Revenant Hunter for launch. 

Lastly, the Steam page describes the game as follows:

In a future world where humans and Revenants coexist… Due to the sudden appearance of the Luna Rapacis, Revenants have transformed into mindless monsters called Horrors. As a Revenant hunter, the player shall halt the world’s inevitable collapse by traveling to the past with a girl called Lou who possesses the power to manipulate time.

An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.

A Tale Across Time

Embark on a journey that spans both the present and the past as you search for clues to prevent the world’s destruction. Alter the fates of key Revenant characters you encounter in the past, while uncovering lost histories and the hidden truths of the world.

Intense and Satisfying Combat

Dive into adrenaline-fueled battles where reading enemy moves and mastering your arsenal are key to survival. Unleash powerful skills, adapt on the fly, and conquer relentless foes in fights that deliver both intensity and triumph.

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