On Monday, September 16, 2024, the Aniplex Online Fest 2024 took place, showcasing a festival brimming with thrilling new announcements, trailers, visuals, and more for the eagerly awaited anime lineup. Fortunately for fans, the event organizers had shared a comprehensive schedule for the five-hour-long stream, ensuring viewers knew what to anticipate at various times throughout.
With numerous announcements for a variety of anime, Aniplex Online Fest 2024 was indeed packed with excitement. Highlights include the announcements for Solo Leveling season 2, Fate/Strange Fake, To Be Hero X, Rurouni Kenshin season 2, among others. This article provides a thorough roundup of the most significant announcements made during this five-hour event.
Aniplex Online Fest 2024: A Showcase of Announcements and Performances
While most fans tuned in for the latest anime announcements at Aniplex Online Fest 2024, the event also featured musical performances that kept the energy high among attendees. Performers included DJ Kazu, natori, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba band score live from New York, Kessoku Band, and LiSA.
As for the announcements, trailers, and cast reveals featured at Aniplex Online Fest 2024, here are the highlights:
Solo Leveling
The festival kicked off with Solo Leveling, which announced that Solo Leveling season 2: Arise from the Shadow is set to premiere in January 2025. A new key visual was also revealed. Additionally, to celebrate the upcoming release, a recap movie titled Solo Leveling: ReAwakening was announced. This movie will summarize the first season’s events and present the first two episodes of the second season, premiering on November 28 in South Korea and November 29 in Japan.
For more details on this announcement, click here.
Fureru
Fureru is an original animated film set to release on October 4, 2024, in Japan. The film follows a mysterious creature named Fureru, who possesses the ability to read people’s minds. The main characters, Aki Onoda, Ryo Sobue, and Yuta Inohara, are voiced by Ren Nagase, Ryota Bando, and Kentaro Maeda, respectively.
Senpai is a boy
As Senpai is an Otokonoko approaches its climax, the anime released a music video featuring scenes from the series along with the opening theme song “Be a Good Egoist”by Whale Don’t Sleep. This promo was aimed at encouraging viewers to catch up on the series via streaming platforms before the finale.
Wind Breaker
The Wind Breaker anime announced two new songs as part of its S-MASH UP character song project during the Aniplex Online Fest 2024. The first track, titled “Navigator,” will be performed by Akihiko Nirei (CV Shoya Chiba), while the second song, “Mind’s Eye,” is by Hayato Sue (CV Nobunaga Shimazaki). Both tracks will be included in the fourth Blu-ray DVD, releasing on September 25 in Japan.
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II announced a new key visual and second promotional video, scheduled to premiere on October 4, 2024. The series will air in Japan on various networks, including TOKYO MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11. This season will also be available for international audiences on Crunchyroll. The promotional video showcased the main theme song, “GG,” performed by ReoNa GG (SACRA MUSIC).
For further information about this announcement, click here.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht Rising-
The latest installment in the Puella Magi Madoka Magica series, titled -Walpurgisnacht Rising-, revealed a teaser trailer announcing its release for Winter 2025. The previous three films, ‘Beginnings,””Eternal,” and “Rebellion,” are set to receive an Ultra HD Blu-ray release on January 29, 2025, with the third movie re-releasing in theaters from October 25 to 31, 2024. Additionally, a game titled “Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra” was unveiled.
Blue Exorcist
Blue Exorcist announced the upcoming releases of -Beyond the Snow Saga- and -The Blue Night Saga-, slated for October 2024 and January 2025, respectively. During the event, the trailer for -Beyond the Snow Saga- was presented, featuring the opening theme song “Re-Rescue”by Reol. The series will be available for early streaming on U-Next, Hulu, and d Anime Store from September 28–29, before its official premiere on October 5, 2024. Additionally, a new game titled “AlternaVvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story-“ was announced, branching out from the Kyoto Saga.
DEMON LORD 2099
DEMON LORD 2099 is set to premiere on October 12, 2024. Voice actors Satoshi Hino, Miku Ito, and Hina Hishikawa appeared on stage at the Aniplex Online Fest 2024 and unveiled a new promotional video, which teased the opening theme song “Hollow”by Shiyui. The series will also be available for international streaming on Crunchyroll.
UniteUp! -Uni:Birth-
UniteUp! -Uni:Birth- is scheduled to premiere in January 2025, along with a promotional video that showcased the opening theme song titled “Unibirth”, performed by the UniteUp idol group. Fans who have missed the first season can catch it on streaming services or re-watch it starting October 5 when it rebroadcasts on TOKYO MX and three other networks.
For additional details, refer to the announcement at Aniplex Online Fest 2024 here.
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time
During the event, voice actors Rie Takahashi and Kentaro Kumaga announced that the “Girumasu” anime will premiere in January 2025, alongside new cast member announcements. Aoi Koga will voice Lululee Ashford, Rikuya Yasuda will voice Lowe Losblender, and Yu Serizawa will voice Laila. Additionally, weekly character promotional videos are set to release starting on Saturday, September 21.
I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class
Voice actors Hinaki Yano and Shogo Sakata, who portray Sakuramori Akane and Saito Hojo, unveiled new cast additions for this anime. Sayumi Suzushiro will voice Himari Ishukura, while Nene Hieda is slated to voice Shisei Hojo. A new promotional video was revealed featuring the characters Tenryu Hojo and Chiyo Sakamori, voiced by Hochu Otsuka and Fumi Hirano, respectively. The ending theme song “Beyond Love and Hate”is performed by Hinaki Yano.
For more insights into this announcement, click here.
Ameku MD: Doctor Detective
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective is set to premiere in January 2025, with the three main characters—Takao Ameku, Yu Takanashi, and Mai Konoike—voiced by Ayane Sakura, Kensho Ono, and Manaka Iwami, respectively.
mono
mono, created by Afro, the author of Laid-Back Camp, is receiving an anime adaptation. This series follows the characters from the Cinephoto Club, unveiling a character visual and promotional video featuring protagonist Satsuki Amamiya, voiced by Haruna Mikawa. The premiere is set for 2025.
For further information about this announcement, refer to the details shared at Aniplex Online Fest 2024 here.
Fate/strange Fake
Fate/strange Fake is set to premiere at the Fate 20th Anniversary Showcase in Los Angeles in November 2024. The latest episode will broadcast at the end of 2024, and four new character visuals were revealed during the Aniplex Online Fest 2024.
Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi
Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi will debut in 2025, accompanied by a promotional video and key visual. The promotional content showcased Yuu Ayase’s chemistry with characters Niko, Kazuki, and Miwa, while the key visual presented all four characters distinctively.
For additional information, check the announcement at Aniplex Online Fest 2024 here.
TO BE HERO X
TO BE HERO X is scheduled to premiere on Fuji TV in 2025. The anime presented a new promotional video introducing its cast and characters and will be available for international streaming on Crunchyroll. The opening theme song, titled ‘Jeopardy,’ features performances by Hiroyuki Sawano, Kohta Yamamoto, Hidefumi Kenmochi, Daiki (AWSM.), Shuhei Mutsuki, Hideyuki Fukazawa, Misaki Maze, and Ryuichi Takada (MONACA).
To find out more about this event, click here.
Dark Moon: The Blood Altar
During the Aniplex Online Fest 2024, the adaptation of Dark Moon: The Blood Altar was unveiled. This series, based on the idol group ENHYPEN, will be streaming on Crunchyroll.
Ruri Rocks
Ruri Rocks, animated by StudioBind, will make its debut in 2025, accompanied by a teaser trailer and key visual highlighting main characters Ruri and Nagi, voiced by Miyari Nemoto and Asami Seto, respectively. The fifth volume of the manga was released on September 13, 2024.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, animated by CloverWorks, is set to premiere in 2025, and a teaser trailer was released showcasing the two main characters, Rintaro and Kaoruko. Rintaro is known for his intimidating look, while Kaoruko is recognized for her charming smile.
May I Ask for One Final Thing?
The anime May I Ask for One Final Thing? is scheduled for a 2025 premiere. Created by Nana Otori and serialized in AlphaPolis’ Regina Books, the story centers around protagonist Scarlet El Vandimion, voiced by Asami Seto. A teaser trailer and visual were presented during the Aniplex Online Fest 2024.
Virgin Punk
Virgin Punk, an original anime project directed by Yasuomi Umetsu and SHAFT, will debut in Early Summer 2025 in Japan. A teaser trailer and visual were revealed, introducing the main character Ubu. The initial story in the series, titled “Clockwork Girl,”will premiere in select cinemas in Tokyo and Osaka.
More details can be found in the announcement from Aniplex Online Fest 2024 here.
Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance
The event concluded with Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-, which showcased its third promotional video. New cast members were introduced, including Haruka Tomatsu as Yumi Komagata, Wataru Hatano as Anji Yukyuzan, and Nobuhiko Okamoto as Cho Sawagejo. The opening theme, “Chained,” will be performed by Tatsuya Kitani and natori. The anime will feature recap episodes that summarize the storyline, with the first recap airing on September 24, followed by a second on October 1. The premiere of Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- is set for October 4, 2024.
For a complete look at all announcements from Aniplex Online Fest 2024, visit the detailed account here.
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