Kyoto Animation

How Hyouka and Its Characters Turn the Mundane Into the Extraordinary

If anyone has ever told you that you’re overanalyzing things, they haven’t met the characters of Hyouka—and I say this in the most endearing way possible.  Hyouka is a special show, not just personally, but also visually and story-wise. It...

Free! -the Final Stroke- Part 2 Dives In With Teaser Visual, Trailer

If you love something, you have to set it Free!. With Part 1 film now out in Japanese theaters we're already feeling emotions for what's next, starting with a new visual. Unlike the first part's packed visual, the new visual...

Free! -the Final Stroke- Debuts Full Part 1 Trailer Ahead of September 17 Premiere in Japan

Get your swimsuits ready, because a new trailer for Free! -the Final Stroke- is here to warm us up before the penultimate round of swimming opens in Japan next month! https://youtu.be/J5xtbQi6c_0 In the trailer, we hear the familiar voices of Nobunaga...

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S Comes to Funimation This Summer

The latest from legendary studio Kyoto Animation, we're excited to announce that the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S English dub is officially on its way to Funimation, and we've got confirmed details on the series cast and crew. RELATED: Miss...

Dive into Free! -the Final Stroke- with First Part’s New Trailer, Visual

Step up onto the starting blocks, because it's time to dive into the latest trailer for Free! -the Final Stroke-, courtesy of Kyoto Animation's official YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/xnXcfX04GOs Setting the tone for the franchise's two-part theatrical finale, the trailer confirms the...

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S Reveals New PV and Visual for July Premiere

A whole new summer season of anime is on the horizon, and we're really starting to feel the heat thanks to a new visual and promo video from your favorite cast of fiery dragons (and one reasonable human being)! https://youtu.be/rsZGiaTMa24 The...

Funimation Brings Violet Evergarden the Movie to Theaters in March

UPDATE: Tickets are on sale RIGHT NOW for Violet Evergarden the Movie! https://youtu.be/S2sUNdeFmNg We're excited to officially announce that Funimation is bringing Kyoto Animation's incredible Violet Evergarden the Movie to theaters this March! The Violet Evergarden series is known for its beautiful, captivating...

New Visual and July Premiere Revealed for Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S

By Kathleen Townsend If your anime viewing habits are anything like mine, then you’ll be just as excited as I am that there's now an official premiere window for Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S in Japan! We've known for some time...

The Incredible Worldbuilding of Violet Evergarden

By ultimatemegax Violet Evergarden is unlike any other Kyoto Animation production before it. Their previous works took place specifically in the Japan of our world or a very similar one (like the one where Myriad Colors Phantom World takes place in),...

Funimation Flashback: A Look Back at The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

By Cheyenne Ewulu https://youtu.be/uDwR9s80P3E OK, OK. Everyone today is doing the Chika dance. And it’s cute and all. But let us not forget how real ones were doing the Hare Hare Yukai at every anime con in the world. Those were...

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Your Guide to the Spring 2022 Anime Season on Crunchyroll and Funimation

Spring is in the air! You know what that means. New anime is coming to Crunchyroll! This upcoming spring...