Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy Anime Confirms December 12 Streaming Premiere

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Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy

OceanVeil has announced that the anime adaptation of Hirafumi and Yagi Shinba’s Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy manga series will be streaming uncensored with English subtitles starting December 12 at 12:00 a.m. PST / 3:00 a.m. EST. AnimeFesta will be streaming the anime at the same time in Japan, ahead of its January 2026 TV premiere.

Ichigo Aika Strawberry Elegy anime key visual
© 神馬耶樹 ひらふみ／Suiseisha Inc.

The cast of Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy includes:

  • Hana Yurimoto as Aika Takamura
  • Yūta Ikarashi as Kōta Takamura
  • Momosuke as Yoshiyuki Takamura
  • Iroha Haruno as Misaki Takamura

Pyuta Konno directs the anime at Studio Hōkiboshi. Eeyo Kurosaki handles the series composition, Yoshihiro Watanabe is the character designer, and Aiue Oka composes the anime’s music. Suiseisha is producing the series.

Additional staff members include:

  • Color Design: Washimi
  • Art Director: Yemaoyama
  • Director of Photography: Shurakura Hōōin
  • Editor: Kōki Shinkai
  • Sound Director: Mikumo Amakuwa

The Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy anime is expected to air on WWWave Corporation’s OceanVeil streaming platform.

CLLENN’s adult comic label DEDEDE publishes the Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy manga on the Comic Cmoa service digitally. On Comic Cmoa, chapters are made available for individual for purchase. The manga is also available on Coolmic in English with the first chapter being completely free.

Lastly, here’s an overview of Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy, via Coolmic:

Kota’s world just got turned upside down. His dad’s remarriage meant a new stepsister, Aika, and from their first encounter, it’s clear she’s everything he isn’t. By day, Aika effortlessly plays the “perfect angel” for her parents, but behind closed doors, she’s a cheeky teenager, a complete mismatch for Kota. Their personalities clash violently, sparking arguments the moment their eyes meet. They might just be the world’s worst siblings, locked in a constant battle of wills. Despite an incredibly rocky start, a subtle shift begins. Beneath Aika’s wild exterior, a flicker of interest starts to grow for her caring brother.

PlayStation Plus December 2025 Monthly Games Lineup Revealed

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Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed its PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup for December 2025 featuring LEGO Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, Synduality: Echo of Ada, The Outlast Trials and Neon White. PlayStation Plus members will have access to the December 2025 monthly games lineup starting December 2 through January 5.

Every month, PlayStation Plus brings several PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games to subscribers of all three tiers. Alongside a number of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members also gain access to classics from the original PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable. However, PlayStation 4 games will no longer be offered as a main benefit of PlayStation Plus monthly games and game catalog selections, starting January 2026.

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for December 2025

The December 2025 monthly games lineup for PlayStation Plus may be found below, via PlayStation Blog: 

LEGO Horizon Adventures | PS5

Join hunter Aloy as she battles to save Earth from an ancient digital demon, and a gang of sunworshippers who want to live in a world without shade so they can soak up the rays while everything burns. Hunt machines on your own as Aloy, or unlock colorful heroes Varl, Teersa, and Erend, and use their unique skills to defeat enemies and overcome challenges. Share the fun with another player online, or via innovative couch co-op on a single screen, so you’re always in the same world together. Need an extra challenge? Replay levels that change to test your skills and unlock new surprises, or check the Mother’s Heart Community Board for ways to help the village. See if you’ve got what it takes to ace every aspect of the game!

Killing Floor 3 | PS5

The next evolution in the first-person action horror franchise, Killing Floor 3 resurrects the gut-churning combat the series is famed for, pitting up to six co-op players against waves of enemies across a variety of maps. Reared and released by the megacorp Horzine, frenzied swarms of bioengineered creatures stalk the streets. The only hope humanity has at stopping them is the rebel faction Nightfall. Their Specialists have honed a unique set of skills and proficiencies to turn the tide, with a multitude of merciless weapons and gadgets that melt through zeds, as well as the new ability to dash and climb across the carnage. Gear up, customize your loadout and get even before what’s left is lost to the darkness.

The Outlast Trials | PS4, PS5

Red Barrels invites you to experience mind-numbing terror in this first-person psychological survival horror that can be played solo or with up to three other players online. You’ve been abducted by the Murkoff Corporation and trapped inside their facility. Your goal: earn the right to be released back into society. In order to do so, you must complete Trials and MK-Challenges. In pure Outlast fashion, the core gameplay involves avoiding enemies, hiding from them, and trying to run away. Murkoff will provide tools you can use to increase your stealth capabilities, create opportunities to flee, slow down enemies, and more. However, you will have to earn those tools and work hard to improve them. Whatever the number of players in your party, it’s about surviving and getting out.

Synduality Echo of Ada | PS5

Synduality Echo of Ada takes place in 2222, years after a mysterious poisonous rain called The Tears of the New Moon wiped out most of humanity and birthed deformed creatures that now hunt the population. Amidst the calamity, humans are forced to build an underground haven to survive. Take on the role of a Drifter whose goal is to collect the rare resource known as AO Crystals. In your quest, you must collaborate with your artificial intelligence partner to face xenomorphic creatures known as Enders and survive the hazards on the surface. Rise from the underground to a surface world infested with hostile Enders, toxic rains, and other enemies, as you fight to loot for resources. Ride your Cradlecoffin, cooperate with your Magus, and stay alert around other players. One false move is all it takes to lose both your mecha and precious supplies, left to be scavenged by the remaining survivors.

Neon White | PS4, PS5

Neon White is a lightning fast first-person action game about exterminating demons in Heaven. You are White, an assassin handpicked from Hell to compete with other demon slayers for a chance to live permanently in Heaven. The other assassins seem familiar, though… did you know them in a past life? Collect Soul Cards to attack your foes or discard them to use unique movement abilities, and compete for the best times by cleverly combining cards to discover massive shortcuts.

Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl Anime Premieres December 12

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WWWave Corporation has announced the anime adaptation of Norito Asaduki’s Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl (Arisugawa Ren tte Honto wa Onna Nanda yo ne.) adult manga will premiere on December 12 on the AnimeFesta streaming service. Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl will make its TV debut on Tokyo MX and BS11 channels on January 4, 2026, and OceanVeil will be streaming the anime uncensored with English subtitles starting December 12.

Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl key visual
©Norito Asazuki/Suiseisha, Inc.

Sammy performs the theme song “Boku to no Himegoto (Our Secret).”

The anime’s cast includes:

  • Yūki Nishiyama as Kyohei Arisugawa
  • Amai Miruku as Ren Arisugawa
  • Kanna Natsuki as Satsuki Yoshioka
  • Noel Kanzaki as Momoka Hiiragi
  • Hotaru Hanakage as Haruna Miyashita
  • Konbu Ariake as Hina Sugisaki

Sumito Sasaki directs the anime series at Studio Leo, and Iruka Taichō is overseeing the series scripts. Reina Nasu is the character designer, Chan Do Kim Fan is in charge of art setting and art direction, and Saito is the color key artist. Shoichiro Arima is the compositing director of photography, while Kōki Shinkai is the editor. Akinori Shina is the sound director, and Crocodile is producing the sound.

WWWave Corporation has been publishing the series for 57 chapters, and Coolmic publishes the manga in English.

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

“D-…! Don’t tell her. I’ll do anything…” The popular talent, Ren Arisugawa… is actually a girl! This situation, I’ll use it to my advantage… okay?

One Piece Season 3 Casts Awdo Awdo and Daisy Head

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One Piece Season 3 Awdo Awdo Daisy Head

Netflix has announced that Awdo Awdo and Daisy Head are joining the cast of One Piece Season 3 as Mr. 1 and Miss Doublefinger, respectively.

One Piece Season 2 will premiere on March 10, 2026, exclusively on Netflix, as the video reiterated. One Piece Season 3 follows up at a later date, and the third season’s cast also includes Cole Escola as Bon Clay and Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace.

New cast members of One Piece Season 2 include:

  • Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper.
  • Callum Kerr as Smoker
  • Julia Rehwald as Tashigi
  • Rigo Sanchez as Dragon
  • Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday 
  • Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0 
  • Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday
  • Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra
  • Yonda Thomas as Igaram
  • David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3
  • Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek
  • Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine
  • Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5
  • Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9
  • Clive Russell as Crocus
  • Werner Coetser as Dorry
  • Brendan Murray as Brogy
  • Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
  • Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk
  • Rob Colletti as Wapol
  • Ty Keogh as Dalton
  • Mark Penwill as Chess
  • Anton David Jeftha as K.M. 
  • James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu
One Piece Season 2 Netflix key visual
©Eiichiro Oda, Tomorrow Studios, Netflix

The One Piece Elbaph arc anime premieres in April 2026 with a new two-cour structure featuring a maximum of 26 episodes. Once the Egghead arc concludes this year, One Piece will go on a three-month hiatus from January to March 2026.

One Piece Egghead Arc episodes 1134 through 1143 will receive an English dub this November on Crunchyroll. The English dub for episodes 1134 – 1143 will be available in United States, Canada, LATAM, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Lastly, One Piece has been serialized since July 1997, and fans can read the manga weekly on VIZ Media and Manga Plus in English.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Rated for PC by the ESRB

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Death Stranding 2 Rated for PC

Tonight, a rating for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach for PC was found on the ESRB website. This follows the June 26 release date of the game for PlayStation 5. Previously, Death Stranding followed a similar pattern, releasing for PC in July 2020 after originally being a PlayStation 4 exclusive during its November 2019 launch. 

While no official announcement has been made, DS2 was expected to make the jump to PC based on its predecessor. Considering this rating is already live, it’s possible an announcement could be made as soon as The Game Awards, where Death Stranding 2 is nominated for Game of the Year 2025.

The rating can be found below via the official ESRB website:

“Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB with Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, and Violence. This is an action game in which players assume the role of a courier (Sam Porter Bridges) attempting to reconnect society in a post-apocalyptic world. From a third-person perspective, players traverse an open-world landscape to deliver various goods and packages. Along the way, players can engage in combat against human soldiers, battle androids, and ghostly apparitions. Players use melee weapons (e.g., battle guitar) and firearms (e.g., machine guns, sniper rifles) to kill enemies. Players also employ stealth takedowns to incapacitate soldiers discreetly. Battles are sometimes frenetic, accompanied by realistic gunfire, blood-splatter, and slow-motion effects. Some sequences depict additional acts of violence and/or gore: a man’s hands and legs sliced off by a robotic samurai; a man set on fire in a fantastical manner; a man cut in half by a giant machine. The word “f**k” is heard in the game.”

Final Weapon gave Death Stranding 2: On The Beach a 5/5 in our review. Here’s a quick synopsis of our thoughts:

“Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is an unforgettable adventure that I firmly believe sits as one of the greatest games ever created. With an emotional and thrilling narrative, a technically brilliant gameplay system that builds upon its predecessor, and a best-in-class soundtrack, Death Stranding 2 advances the industry forward and innovates. Hideo Kojima and the Kojima Productions team have created something truly remarkable that will be talked about for decades to come.” 

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is available now for PlayStation 5.

SEGA Reveals Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, Kiwami and Kiwami 2 Digital Upgrade Offers

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SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have announced digital upgrade offers for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) versions of Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, Yakuza Kiwami, and Yakuza Kiwami 2, which launch on December 8. The upgrades will only be available to players who own the digital versions of Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, and Yakuza Kiwami 2 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

Get the full breakdown of upgrade fees and features below, via SEGA’s official website:

Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut

  • Features: Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut features newly added cutscenes, online co-operative “Red Light Raid” mode, English dub, and added text language support in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian. The theme song Bubble that was not included in the original western release of Yakuza 0 has also been added.
  • Offer: Those who get the digital version of Yakuza 0 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Steam by December 8 at 8:29 a.m. PST may be able to upgrade to the digital version of Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S or Steam for $14.99 (USD), a significant savings vs. the $49.99 (USD) everyday price.
    • Discount only applicable for PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S, and Steam to Steam versions of Yakuza 0 to Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut.
    • This offer does not apply to subscription services (PlayStation Plus, Xbox Game Pass) or physical package versions of Yakuza 0.
    • Save data does not carry over between Yakuza 0 and Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut.
    • Pricing and availability vary by region.

Yakuza Kiwami

  • Features: Yakuza Kiwami features added text language support in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian. The songs “Receive You [Reborn]” and “Bleed” that were not included in the original western release of Yakuza Kiwami have also been added.
  • Offer: Those who have the digital version of Yakuza Kiwami for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One by December 8 at 8:59 a.m. PST may be able to upgrade to the digital version of Yakuza Kiwami for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S for $1.99 (USD), a significant savings vs. the $19.99 (USD) everyday price.
    • A Steam version of Yakuza Kiwami with the added text language support will also be released on December 8 at 9:00 a.m. PST. Details for those who get Yakuza Kiwami prior to December 8 at 9:00 a.m. PST will be shared after the new version’s release.
    • Discount only applicable for PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 and Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S versions of Yakuza Kiwami.
    • This offer does not apply to subscription services (PlayStation Plus, Xbox Game Pass) or physical package versions of Yakuza Kiwami.
    • Pricing and availability vary by region.
    • Save data does not carry over to new versions.

Yakuza Kiwami 2

  • Features: Yakuza Kiwami 2 features added text language support in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian.
  • Offer: Those who have the digital version of Yakuza Kiwami 2 for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One by December 8 at 8:59 a.m. PST may be able to upgrade to the digital version of Yakuza Kiwami 2 for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S at no cost.
    • A Steam version of Yakuza Kiwami 2 with the added text language support will also be released on December 8 at 9:00 a.m. PST. Details for those who get Yakuza Kiwami 2 prior to December 8 at 9:00 a.m. PST will be shared after the new version’s release.
    • Discount only applicable for PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 and Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S versions of Yakuza Kiwami 2.
    • This offer does not apply to subscription services (PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass) or physical package versions of Yakuza Kiwami 2.
    • Pricing and availability vary by region.
    • Save data does not carry over to new versions.

As previously announced, a Yakuza Series 20th Anniversary Bundle physical edition will be available for PS5 and PC featuring Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, Yakuza Kiwami, and Yakuza Kiwami 2. A physical edition featuring Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 will be available for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. All versions will feature French, Italian, German, Spanish, LATAM Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian text for the first time.

Nintendo Switch Online Adds Battletoads, Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos and More

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Soul Kiwami
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Nintendo has announced Battletoads and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos are now available for the Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics app for Nintendo Switch Online members on Switch and Switch 2, alongside Bionic Commando and Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters for the Game Boy – Nintendo Classics app. Nintendo Switch Online members simply need to start up the respective apps to try out the games.

Check out the new trailer highlighting Battletoads and much more for Nintendo Switch Online: 

On Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can access various Nintendo GameCube games right now, including Luigi’s Mansion, Super Mario Strikers, SoulCalibur 2, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, and F-ZERO GX. A Nintendo Switch Online-exclusive GameCube controller is also available now. Nintendo will add Super Mario Sunshine, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Pokémon Colosseum, and other GameCube games at a later date.

In addition, Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics is being added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack library on February 17, 2026. The Virtual Boy accessory for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $99.99 at the My Nintendo Store. A cardboard version of the Virtual Boy accessory will be sold for $24.99 at the My Nintendo Store as well.

Level Infinite to Publish SHIFT UP’s Project Spirits Game

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Project Spirits

Level Infinite, Tencent’s global publishing brand, has announced that it will publish the new Project Spirits game by SHIFT UP. The publishing agreement between Level Infinite and SHIFT UP involves both publishing and joint development of Project Spirits, which is planned to release as a cross-platform title. 

Project Spirits is a cross-platform game for PC, consoles, and mobile developed on Unreal Engine 5 with a co-development collaboration between SHIFT UP and Tencent’s affiliate, Yongxing Interactive. Previously, Level Infinite and SHIFT UP teamed up to release Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, which proved to be a very successful title worldwide.

SHIFT UP has also begun large-scale recruitment for development of the upcoming Stellar Blade sequel, which is described as a “AAA multi-platform action game” for consoles and PC in the company’s news release. The Stellar Blade sequel inherits the stylish combat and narrative-driven world of the original game, and SHIFT UP is hiring staff to bring its development plans to fruition.

SHIFT UP plans to release the Stellar Blade sequel and the new Project Spirits game by 2027. The two games are part of an IP expansion plan for SHIFT UP, which includes Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and “platform expansion” for Stellar Blade. Lastly, the Stellar Blade Complete Edition is also available featuring the digital game, Twin Expansion Pack featuring the NieR: Automata DLC and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE DLC, a Goddess of Victory: NIKKE CD-key for a Stellar Blade costume in the mobile game, Fluffy Bear Pack drone cosmetics, and Planet Diving Suit (Captain) for Eve. 

Fate/strange Fake Alamo Drafthouse Screening Tickets Now on Sale

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Soul Kiwami
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Fate/strange Fake anime

Tickets to advanced screenings of the Fate/strange Fake anime are now on sale with purchase of a food or beverage voucher at participating Alamo Drafthouse locations. The Fate/strange Fake advanced screenings at Alamo Drafthouse will feature the anime’s first four episodes.

The Fate/strange Fake anime continues on January 3, 2026 with episode 2, which was delayed from its original 2025 release and run. The anime’s new opening theme song is “Provant” by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk], Jean-Ken Johnny (MAN WITH A MISSION), and TAKUMA (10-FEET).

The anime’s Japanese cast includes:

Cast
  • Ayaka Sajyou: Kana Hanazawa
  • Saber: Yuki Ono
  • Tiné Chelc: Sumire Morohoshi
  • Archer: Tomokazu Seki
  • Lancer: Yu Kobayashi
  • Tsubaki Kuruoka: Aoi Koga
  • Orlando Reeve: Wataru Hatano
  • Caster: Showtaro Morikubo
  • Flat Escardos: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
  • Berserker: Kenyu Horiuchi
  • Jester Karture: Tatsumaru Tachibana
  • Assassin: Lynn
  • Francesca Prelati: Maaya Uchida
  • Faldeus Dioland: Junya Enoki
  • Lord El-Melloi II: Daisuke Namikawa
  • Langal: Shunsuke Sakuya
  • Hansa Cervantes: Katsuyuki Konishi
  • Flat: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
  • Sigma: Gakuto Kajiwara
  • Francesca Prelati: Maaya Uchida
  • Tsubaki Kuruoka: Aoi Koga

The anime’s staff includes:

Staff
  • Original Story: Ryohgo Narita, TYPE-MOON “Fate/strange Fake” (Dengeki Bunko)
  • Original Character Design: Shizuki Morii
  • Directors: Shun Enokido, Takahito Sakazume
  • Screenplay: Daisuke Ohigashi
  • Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Yukei Yamada
  • Art Director: Ayu Seiki
  • Color Setting: Takahiro Mogi
  • CG Director: Shinichi Miyakaze (GRAPHINICA)
  • Director of Photography: Yohei Miyawaki
  • Editing: Yuji Kondo (REAL-T)
  • Sound Director: Masaki Tsuchiya
  • Sound Effects: Yasumasa Koyama
  • Music: Hiroyuki Sawano
  • Animation Production: A-1 Pictures

Crunchyroll will continue to stream the Fate/strange Fake anime with episode 2 “Ensemble VS Pretense” with English subs and dubs. Currently, the Fate/strange Fake Whispers of Dawn special and the first episode are streaming on the platform.  

What’s more, Fate/EXTRA Record, a remake of the original Fate/EXTRA, will launch in spring 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. One of the key characters in this remake is Arcueid Brunestud, the main heroine of Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon-.

Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 Reveals 5 New Cast Members

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Kakuriyo - Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Season 2 episode 9

The staff of Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 has revealed five new cast members for the anime ahead of episode 9, which releases on November 26. 

The new cast members for Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 include:

  • Shinnosuke Tokudome as Kiyo
  • Reina Kondo as Itaki
  • Genta Nakamura as Resak
  • Minori Suzuki as Kai/Mei
  • Aoi Yuki as Ougondouji
Kiyo
Itaki
Resak
Kai and Mei
Ougondouji

Crunchyroll is streaming Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, India and Southeast Asia. In Japan, the anime is airing on Tokyo MX.

Nao Tōyama performs the the opening theme song “Tōryanse” and ending theme song “Namida no Recipe (The Recipe for Tears).”

Joe Yoshizaki directs the anime at Studio GONZO, with Studio Makaria in charge of production. Tomoko Konparu oversees and writes the scripts. Hidemi Katsura is the character designer, and Noriyo Gōroku is in charge of the art setting and initial color-check art boards. Yi Nong Chen is the compositing director of photography, Satoshi Motoyama is the sound director, and Takurō Iga composes the music with Flying Dog.

The cast includes:

  • Katsuyuki Konishi as Ōdanna
  • Nao Tōyama as Aoi Tsubaki
  • Shunichi Toki as Ginji
  • Ai Kakuma as Oryō
  • Atsushi Tamaru as Byakuya
  • Aya Suzaki as Ai
  • Kaito Ishikawa as Ranmaru
  • Kaori Mizuhashi as Ritsuko
  • Kazuhiko Inoue as Shirō Tsubaki
  • Manaka Iwami as Chibi
  • Minori Suzuki as Kai/Mei
  • Mitsuki Nakae as Kasuga
  • Reina Ueda as Shizuna
  • Satoshi Hino as Raijū
  • Takuma Terashima as Hatori
  • Takuya Eguchi as Chiaki
  • Takuya Masumoto as Nuinoin
  • Tomokazu Seki as Saraku
  • Yūki Inoue as Sasuke
  • Yūko Gibu as Managing Hostess
  • Yūma Uchida as Akatsuki
©2025 Midori Yuma, Laruha/KADOKAWA/KAKURIYO 2 PARTNERS

Midori Yūma launched the novel series in Kadokawa’s Fujimi L Bunko imprint in 2015, and Laruha handles the series’ illustrations. Tsugaru Toba launched the manga adaptation in Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Sirius in January 2023.

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

After losing her grandfather, Aoi—a girl who can see spirits known as ayakashi—is suddenly approached by an ogre. Demanding she pay her grandfather’s debt, he makes a huge request: her hand in marriage! Refusing this absurd offer, Aoi decides to work at the Tenjin-ya bed and breakfast for the ayakashi to pay back what her family owes.

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