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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy release date, cast, latest news
type: item
date: 2025-12-22T11:08:20.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Paramount Plus
description: A new Star Trek series is on its way!
encoded: Following the success of recent Star Trek spin-offs like Star Trek: Discovery and Strange New Worlds, a new series is on the way. This time round, rather than depicting the adventures of a typical starship crew, it will take place at Starfleet Academy. Starfleet Academy has a long history in Star Trek canon as the institution where every Starfleet officer received their education. It's located in San Francisco, and while we've visited this location many times before, we can expect Star Trek: Starfleet Academy to look very different. That's because this show takes place in the 32nd century, around 800 years after the events of The Next Generation. This far-future setting ties into the events of Star Trek: Discovery, and although we'll see a few crossover characters, it sounds like Starfleet Academy will have a pretty different tone. Here's everything you need to know about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, from its release date to its plot and cast! Star Trek: Starfleet Academy release date Good news, Trekkies - there isn’t long to wait for the next instalment in the franchise. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is set to beam onto Paramount+ on Thursday 15th January 2026. The series will launch with its first two episodes, followed by weekly releases for the remaining eight episodes. Season one will consist of 10 episodes in total, and Paramount+ appears confident in the show’s future, with a second season already in development. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy cast Thanks to the show's setting, the main cast will skew younger than previous Star Trek spin-offs. Most of the lead characters are Starfleet trainees played by relative newcomers, including Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, and George Hawkins. Some of those cadets will be as young as 16 (or the equivalent age for their species), so we can expect some elements of teen drama in the show. However, we'll also see some familiar stars playing older characters, with Holly Hunter leading the cast as the chancellor of …

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From season 4: Release date speculation, casting updates, latest news
type: item
date: 2025-12-02T12:10:06.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: Sky
description: It's going to be quite the wait for season 4.
encoded: It's an exciting time for fans of MGM's best horror hit, with From season 4 getting a big production update. The series, starring Harold Perrineau and following the residents of the nightmarish small town that fans call Fromville, has officially wrapped production. While we've still got a while to wait until we see season 4, it does mean we're inching ever closer to finding out some answers after the cliffhanger of season 3's ending, including what's behind the arrival of a mysterious new villain known as The Man in Yellow, and what on Earth is going on with Julie and her time travel. But when can we expect new episodes to arrive? Here's everything we know about From season 4, from its likely release date, to some exciting casting news. From season 4 release date speculation From season 4 will premiere on MGM+ in 2026. Given that the season started filming in summer 2025, we expect it to air early in the year. In November, MGM confirmed that From season 4 has officially wrapped filming, sharing a video of the cast members celebrating on social media (which you can check out below) and the caption: "#FROM has officially wrapped and is coming soon to @mgmplus!" View oEmbed on the source website This 2026 release date was confirmed by Deadline, along with the news that season 4 has been filming in Nova Scotia, Canada, where the previous three seasons were filmed. Stay tuned for more news! Which cast members could return in From season 4? Amid characters returning in from season 3, a new face will also be joining the main cast of From season 4! Sophia, described as "a sheltered and vulnerable pastor’s daughter," will be played by Julia Doyle, who previously appeared in the teen comedy series Astrid and Lilly Save the World. While the rest of the cast hasn't officially been confirmed, we can expect these lead actors to return in some capacity in season 4: Harold Perrineau as Boyd Stevens Catalina Sandino Moreno as Tabitha Matthews David Alpay as Jade Herrera Elizabeth Sa…

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The War Between the Land and the Sea: Release date and news for Doctor Who spin-off
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date: 2025-12-02T12:00:52.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: On demand
description: The new spin-off will see UNIT fending off an attack from the Homo Aqua, formerly known as the Sea Devils.
encoded: We're still just over a year away from Doctor Who returning for its 2026 Christmas special, but thankfully, fans have got a brand-new spin-off series arriving to tide them over until then. The War Between the Land and the Sea, a five-part standalone miniseries, follows on from previous spin-offs such as Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures and Class, and features a number of returning stars in both new and existing roles. Starring Russell Tovey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jemma Redgrave among others, the series has been created by Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies and longtime Doctor Who writer Pete McTighe – and the latter has teased we will see plenty of Easter eggs tying it to that show's history. Speaking exclusively with RadioTimes.com, McTighe said: "There are absolutely Easter eggs to be seen – if you get the pause button ready, you'll be seeing plenty of stuff." But what is The War Between the Land and the Sea about and when can we expect to watch it? Here's everything we know so far. When will The War Between the Land and the Sea be released? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/08/539619-72a4712.jpg" width="4743" height="3162" alt="Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge Stewart, Alexander Devrient as Colonel Ibrahim and Mei Mac as Min Tso in The War Between the Land and the Sea. They are all stood by computers, Min is holding a tablet and they are looking shocked and distressed at something off screen." title="539619" /> The War Between the Land and the Sea will start airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 8:30pm on Sunday 7th December 2025. Episodes 1 and 2 will air back to back, with episodes 3 and 4 airing and week later, and episode 5, the finale, airing on its own the week after that. For international viewers, it will arrive on Disney Plus at some point in 2026. Speculation on the release date for the series has gone back and forth, with it once being announced the series would air next year. It was finally confirmed to be…

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When will the One Punch Man season 3 English dub be released? Latest news and speculation
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date: 2025-10-07T16:23:14.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: The long-awaited new season is almost here!
encoded: It’s been five long years since the last season of One-Punch Man, so there’s plenty of hype for season 3. But with the first new episode set to come out on 12th October (after the recent recap), fans are no doubt wondering when the English dub will arrive. During the first two seasons, One-Punch Man’s English dub was pretty well-regarded, capturing the wacky humour of the original Japanese dialogue. The show is known for its over-the-top atmosphere, so for fans who prefer to watch it dubbed instead of subtitled, good voice acting is crucial. With new characters from the original manga expected to show up this season, we'll also be hearing some new voices from the actors joining the cast. So, when will we get that English release? Here’s everything we know so far. When will the One-Punch Man season 3 English dub come out? At present, there’s no confirmed release date for One-Punch Man’s English dub. What we do know is that season 3 will premiere on Crunchyroll on 12th October. For seasons 1 and 2, the English dub aired several months later on Toonami. However, we can probably expect an earlier release date this time round. VIZ Media, the company that licenses One-Punch Man in many international territories, announced the season 3 voice cast back in July 2025. This suggests that the English dub may already have been recorded ahead of the season premiere in October, meaning that (if fans are lucky), we could see a simultaneous release for the dubbed and subtitled versions. If not, it’s entirely plausible that the English dub will release about two weeks after the original Japanese release, which would translate to a 26th October release date on Crunchyroll. Right now, VIZ Media’s promotional announcements just list the new season of One-Punch Man as “coming soon.” We’ll make sure to update this page once we learn the specific date for season 3’s English dub! One-Punch Man is available to watch right now on Crunchyroll. Check out more of our Fantasy or Anime coverage or…

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When will the Spy x Family season 3 English dub be released? Latest news and speculation
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date: 2025-10-07T16:05:14.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: The wait is on!
encoded: After a two-year wait, Spy x Family is back in action with season 3. As one of the most popular new anime series of the past few years, there’s plenty of excitement about the show’s return. But when can we expect the English dub to arrive? Premiering in 2022, Spy x Family charmed audiences with its quirky spy comedy concept. The main characters, the Forgers, are a family who are secretly living double lives. The dad, Loid Forger, is actually a superspy in disguise, while his wife Yor is an undercover assassin, and their young daughter Anya is a telepath. Fans love the show’s balance of light-hearted comedy and spy thriller antics, with Anya becoming the breakout star of the first two seasons. If you’re wondering when new episodes will arrive, we’ve got you covered with the season 3 release schedule. However this doesn’t include release dates for the English dub, just the original Japanese release with subtitles. For news and scheduling updates about the English dub, please read on! When will the Spy x Family season 3 English dub come out? Although Crunchyroll hasn’t confirmed an official release date for the Spy x Family English dub, we’re expecting it to arrive on or around Saturday 18th October 2025, two weeks after the original premiere date of 4th October. This estimate is based on the release schedule for season 2, when the English dub was released two weeks after the original Japanese release with international subtitles. Back in 2023, season 2 premiered on 7th October, with the English dub beginning on 21st October. A two-week wait is pretty typical for this kind of anime release, representing the time it takes to re-record each episode’s dialogue with an English voice cast. It’s actually quite rare for a show to release its Japanese and English versions at the same time. We’ll make sure to update this page once we receive confirmation about the English dub release schedule. Spy X Family is available to watch right now on Crunchyroll. Check out more of our Fa…

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10 anime shows you can't miss if you love One Piece
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date: 2025-10-07T15:50:29.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: From absurd comedies to classic adventure stories, these are our top recommendations for One Piece fans.
encoded: If you're all caught up with One Piece – well, first of all, we're impressed. The anime is more than 1000 episodes long (and has spun its own live-action adaptation on Netflix, also based on the same manga). That's a big commitment. And after spending that much time with Luffy and his crew, can anything else really live up to the magic of One Piece? There's certainly hope. As one of the most iconic anime/manga franchises of all time, One Piece means different things to different people. Some fans enjoy its zany humour. Others love immersing themselves in an epic, long-running story, getting to know the main characters over long-form story arcs. There's also the particular appeal of adventure stories about pirates and sea voyages; an eternally popular sub-genre. With that in mind, we've put together a list of recommendations for what to watch next after you've finished One Piece. Between these 10 anime shows, we've covered all the bases. Adventure stories with goofy heroes like Monkey D Luffy. Long-running series that you can watch for months on end. Anime dramas about literal pirates. And manga adaptations which, like One Piece, are popular enough they're seen as essential viewing. 1. Vinland Saga If you enjoy the historical seafaring element of One Piece's pirate narrative, Vinland Saga is a solid choice. Much more serious in tone, it's a historical drama taking place in 11th-century Europe, and focuses on Viking warriors. Drawing from real Norse sagas and historical sources, Vinland Saga has earned praise as an action/adventure series with mature and thoughtful themes, particularly surrounding its lead character Thorfinn. The warrior is traumatised by his experiences of slavery and war, and while that makes it a more grounded kind of show than One Piece, they both feature seafaring adventure, well-conceived characters and plot. 2. Dragon Ball Like One Piece, Dragon Ball straddles the line between action and comedy, offering a stylised, high-energy take on a classi…

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Kaiju No. 8 season 2 release schedule: When are new episodes out?
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date: 2025-10-06T16:30:06.000Z
creator: Aimee Hart
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: Those pesky kaiju are back at it again this new season.
encoded: Returning for a second season, Kaiju No. 8 is a fascinating twist on the ever-popular kaiju genre, starring a hero who wants to battle kaiju... while kind of being a kaiju himself. Based on the manga series by Naoya Matsumoto, this action-packed anime is a clever tribute to the Japanese giant monster genre, tapping into ideas that originated with Godzilla in the 1950s. Taking place in a world ravaged by kaiju attacks (much like the American kaiju movie Pacific Rim), Kaiju No. 8 focuses on an unlikely hero protagonist Kafka Hibino. He's always wanted to join the heroic Kaiju Defence Force, but after failing the entrance exams, he now works as a cleaner. But when Kafka gets attacked by a kaiju parasite, his life changes forever. This parasite gives him the ability to transform into a kaiju hybrid - a power he must hide from everyone around him, particularly once he gets a belated chance to live his dream of joining the Defence Force. Season 1 ended with Kafka's secret being revealed, leading into an equally action-packed second season in 2025. If you're just catching up now, here's everything you need to know about Kaiju No. 8's release schedule! What is the Kaiju No. 8 season 2 release schedule? New episodes of Kaiju No. 8 season 2 arrive each Saturday, following the season 2 premiere on 19th July 2025. However season 2 is now complete at 11 episodes, so if you're looking for future episode dates, you're out of luck! Here's the full list of release dates and episode titles for season 2, which is now available to stream on Crunchyroll: Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 1 - Kaiju Weapon - 19th July 2025 Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 2 - The Next Generation's Challenge - 26th July 2025 Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 3 - The Strongest Division - 2nd August 2025 Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 4 - The Man Called Isao Shinomiya - 9th August 2025 Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 5 - I Want to be Strong - 16th August 2025 Kaiju No. 8 season 2 episode 6 - Compatible User - 23rd August 2025 …

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Bleach filler list: The episodes you can skip
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date: 2025-10-06T15:50:07.000Z
creator: Christopher Megrath
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: Evergreen
description: Bleach boasts an amazing backlog of episodes - but some stories are more important than others.
encoded: Known as one of the "big three" 2000s-era anime series alongside One Piece and Naruto, Bleach is a bona fide classic. An icon of the shonen genre, it influenced a generation of anime fans and creators following its original debut in 2004. However, no long-running anime series is completely free from padding, and at 366 episodes long, this dark fantasy masterpiece does indeed include some filler. Adapting the manga series by Tite Kubo, Bleach includes a lot of subplots that don't directly relate to the central plot, or add new canon to the original source material. As such, many of those episodes are considered nonessential viewing. At the same time, there's debate over what "filler" really means here. The show features some memorable moments (for instance the introduction of the Bount) which you can technically skip in favour of more plot-centric storylines. But these sections can still be exciting and rewarding to watch. Basically, the question here is whether you want to be a completist and marathon your way through 366 episodes, or if you'd prefer a more stripped-down version of the show, trimming away the less important subplots. With more than half of Bleach's current episodes being characterized as filler, the second option is certainly more efficient. So if you want to know which episodes to skip, read on! What are Bleach's filler episodes? Running for 16 seasons between 2004 and 2012, the original Bleach series included 166 filler episodes, covering lighter side-stories and detours from the central plot. For example, there's one episode where the supporting characters Ikkaku and Yumichika, a duo of soul reapers, embark on a mission to the human world, which basically amounts to an entertaining but pointless standalone story. Elsewhere in the show, you'll find stereotypical fan-service episodes, alongside slice-of-life moments that don't offer much in the way of plot or character development. If you're planning to skip those sections, here's our list of fille…

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Naruto and Naruto Shippuden filler list: The episodes you can miss
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date: 2025-10-06T09:35:27.000Z
creator: Aimee Hart
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Evergreen
description: Naruto and Naruto Shippuden have legendary episodes – but there's still plenty you can skip if you want to.
encoded: Naruto is one of the most iconic anime franchises in existence – a status it enjoys both due to its longevity, and thanks to its continuing popularity with kids. Its nostalgia value is undeniable. For many anime fans, Naruto was the show that made them fall in love with the medium, and for that reason alone it's widely regarded as a must-watch. Adapted from a long-running manga series by writer and artist Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto (and its sequel series Naruto Shippuden) is a ninja adventure story about an orphan boy named Naruto Uzumaki, who wants to grow up to become the Hokage (or leader) of Leaf Village. His journey involves training in martial arts and battling an ever-increasing number of enemies. While this is obviously an action franchise, the violence is kid-friendly, balanced out by comedic moments and storylines about love and friendship. In terms of sheer volume, Naruto is also one of the biggest anime/manga franchises around. Alongside the original comics, fans can enjoy spin-off video games, live-action adaptations, a vast array of merchandise, and even a musical. As for the actual anime, Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden boast an intimidating 700+ episodes combined, running from 2002 to 2017. And after that there's the sequel series Boruto, which ran for almost 300 further episodes. Given the length of those two original Naruto adaptations, it's no surprise that some of those episodes are filler. While seriously dedicated fans may want to watch every single episode, you can definitely skip some sections and still enjoy all the important parts of the story. But which bits qualify as essential viewing? Happily, we're here to help you answer that question. Read on for our guide to all the filler episodes in Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden, advising you on which episodes you can comfortably skip. What are the Naruto filler episodes? For newcomers to the world of Naruto, the following episodes are all generally agreed to be filler: 26 - Special Report: Live from t…

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How to watch all Demon Slayer arcs in chronological order: All anime seasons & movies
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date: 2025-10-01T15:41:46.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Evergreen
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The way to view the whole anime series correctly, now that the Infinity Castle films are in the mix.
encoded: With the first Infinity Castle movie out, the ongoing watch order for the Demon Slayer anime has just gotten bigger, but there are some key tidbits to keep in mind if you want to see the whole series correctly in chronological order. Whether you're checking the anime out for the first time or are simply revisiting the show whilst waiting for Infinity Castle Part 2, there's no better time to get into the anime that's been taking the medium's world by storm over the years. After all, the tale of Tanjiro Kamado's journey to climb up the ranks of the Demon Slayers, and avenge his family against Muzan Kibutsuji, who transformed his sister into a demon, is essentially a modern classic at this point. However, Demon Slayer's own success has ended up making certain parts a bit confusing for some fans – with anime TV seasons and movies covering the same events making what and what not to watch slightly confusing. For any anime lover who wants to watch Demon Slayer the right way, including which anime chapters to check out and where you can find them, this quick and easy watch guide will take you through all you need to know. How to watch Demon Slayer in order – your recommended watch order Starting with the 26-episode first season from 2019, all the way up to the Infinity Castle trilogy, the correct chronological watch order for the Demon Slayer anime TV seasons and movies is as follows: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 1 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train OR Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 2 - Mugen Train Arc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 2 - Entertainment District Arc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village OR Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba season 3 - Swordsmith Village Arc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Hashira Training OR Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba season 4 - Hashira Training Arc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle movie Part 1 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle movie Part 2 Dem…

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One Piece anime release date schedule: When are new episodes out?
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date: 2025-09-30T14:48:34.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Netflix
description: The fun of the Egghead Arc continues.
encoded: Despite a hiatus earlier in the year, One Piece has been back in full swing with a flurry of new episodes, with upcoming release dates you'll need to keep an eye on. As the Egghead arc continues, season 21 of the One Piece anime is now past its 50th episode, and is now heading toward its 1150th episode in total. Of course, going on for as long as it has, there's a variety of options to watch One Piece, but only one to see the newest episodes of the anime adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's beloved manga. For instance, BBC iplayer is a great way UK fans can watch One Piece for free, but only covers up to the Land of Wano Arc, and is limited to the English-dubbed version — not the Japanese subtitled version. Then there's the live-action Netflix adaptation of One Piece with a season 2 on the way, but that's a re-tread of the Straw Hat Pirates' earlier adventures than the first. One Piece release schedule: When do new episodes come out on Crunchyroll? Following the release of episode 1145, new episodes of One Piece are mostly planned to be released on Crunchyroll every Sunday, but a small delay has been announced. After episode 1145 dropped, the Japanese One Piece X (formerly Twitter) account announced a two-week break for the anime; this will be followed with an episode 145.5 recap special airing on 12th October. This means One Piece episode 1146 has a delayed release date of 19th October, 2025, instead of the 5th. Outside of that, the remaining episodes ahead should still be release every following week as planned. That said, based on the current schedule going as planned, the release date for every upcoming One Piece episode — starting with episodes 1146, 1147, and 1148 — is as follows: Episode 1,145.5 - "Dr. Chopper's Adventure Checkup -Traitors' Masquerade-”- 12th October Episode 1,146 - 19th October Episode 1,147 - 26th October Episode 1,148 - 2nd November Episode 1,149 - 9th November Episode 1,150 - 16th November Episode 1,151 - 23rd November Episode 1,152 - 30th Novemb…

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Ranma ½ season 2: Release date, trailer, latest news for Netflix anime
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date: 2025-09-17T16:00:15.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: Will this beloved martial arts anime return for a second season?
encoded: We finally have a release date for Ranma 1/2 season 2! Ranma 1/2 boasts a decades-long legacy in Japanese pop culture, starting out as a serialised manga in 1987 before receiving its first anime adaptation in 1989. A new animated remake premiered in 2024, and unsurprisingly it's earned a lot of buzz. Titled simply Ranma ½, the 2024 anime series adapts the original concept from scratch: a martial arts comedy whose protagonist can magically change sex at will. It's a beloved story that combines high-energy action/adventure storytelling with jokes and social commentary about gender roles. Streaming internationally on Netflix, the new Ranma 1/2 has earned praise for its animation style and pacing. But when will it return for season 2? Read on to find out everything we know. Ranma ½ season 2 release date It's been confirmed that Ranma 1/2 season 2 will begin on 4th October 2025, meaning fans don't have long to wait at all. A new trailer and visual have also been released to celebrate the news. The Ranma ½ remake premiered its first season on October 6, 2024, airing its 12th and final episode on 21st December. How many episodes will there be in Ranma 1/2 season 2? We're expecting another 12 episodes in Ranma 1/2 season 2. Is there a trailer for Ranma 1/2 season 2? Yes! Check out the below trailer, which was released to celebrate the season's release date announcement: View oEmbed on the source website Where can I watch the Ranma 1/2 season 2? Ranma 1/2 will be available to stream on Netflix. Ranma ½ premiered on Netflix in October 2024. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month (with adverts) or £10.99 a month (ad-free). Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Looking for something else to watch? Check out the best Netflix series and best Netflix movies to keep you entertained, or visit our TV Guide or Streaming Guide for more to watch. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on. For more fro…

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Why won't there be a Demon Slayer season 5?
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date: 2025-09-13T10:33:19.000Z
creator: Fraser Overington
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: The Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie will soon arrive in UK cinemas.
encoded: The first Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie is officially in cinemas, with the franchise almost at its end. Continuing the Demon Slayer story after adapting the Hashira Training arc, a storyline that's generally agreed to represent the calm before the storm, Infinity Castle ramps up the action as the heroes prepare to battle their demonic enemy, Muzan Kibutsuji. The wildly popular anime, based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, follows young Tanjiro in his mission to exact revenge after his family is massacred by demons and his younger sister is turned into a demon. Here's everything we know about why there won't be a Demon Slayer season 5. Why won't there be a Demon Slayer season 5? There won't be a Demon Slayer season 5 simply because the anime is being wrapped up with three feature films instead of another season. The first film arrived in UK cinemas on 12th September 2025, two months after its July release date in Japan, where Demon Slayer fans turned out in droves, causing the movie to spend six consecutive weeks in the number one spot at the Japanese box office. The wait for the second film in the trilogy now begins! What is the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle plot? Crunchyroll's official synopsis describes the film as follows: "Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organisation dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon. "While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades – Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. "Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village. View oEmbed on the source website "The Demon S…

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Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 2 release date speculation, latest news
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date: 2025-09-12T07:00:29.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Release date
description: There's a second Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie on the way!
encoded: After the arrival of the first Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie, you may be wondering when Part 2 will arrive. Released in the UK in September 2025, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle is the first instalment in a planned trilogy. These three movies will adapt the Infinity Castle arc from the original Demon Slayer manga, acting as a sequel to season 4 of the anime series. The first film was a smash hit, spending weeks at the top of the box office in Japan. But when will Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 2 come out? Here's everything we know about the future of this anime trilogy. Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 2 release date speculation Unfortunately there is no official release date for Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 2. However, reports suggest fans will have to wait until 2027 for this film to arrive. Meanwhile Part 3 is currently predicted to come out in 2029, allowing two years to complete each sequel. This kind of wait can obviously be frustrating, but fans a two-year production process will likely result in higher quality animation. With the first Infinity Castle movie now available across the world, we expect to hear an announcement soon about the future of the franchise. When that happens, we'll update this page with any news about the release date for Part 2. Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 2 voice cast We can safely assume the original Japanese and English voice actors will reprise their roles for the next movie. If that changes, we'll be sure to update this cast list! Tanjiro Kamado – Natsuki Hanae / Zach Aguilar Nezuko Kamado – Akari Kito / Abby Trott Zenitsu Agatsuma – Hiro Shimono / Aleks Le Inosuke Hashibira – Yoshitsugu Matsuoka / Bryce Papenbrook Giyu Tomioka – Takahiro Sakurai / Johnny Yong Bosch Tengen Uzui – Katsuyuki Konishi / Ray Chase Shinobu Kocho – Saori Hayami / Erika Harlacher Mitsuri Kanroji – Kana Hanazawa / Kira Buckland Is there a trailer for Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 2? No, there isn't a trail…

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The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity release schedule: When are new episodes on Netflix?
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date: 2025-09-07T07:00:11.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Release date
description: This new romance anime premiered on Netflix in September.
encoded: Airing on Netflix this year, The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity is a new twist on a classic romance formula: a love story about two strangers from very different walks of life, whose shared values help them overcome a class divide. Adapted from a manga series by Saka Mikami, this new anime explores a slow-burn relationship between two teenagers: Rintaro, a student at a school for delinquent boys, and Kaoraku, a girl who attends a highly respected private school for girls. After Kaoraku saves Rintaro from being harassed on the street, a friendship blooms between the two teens. Following the show's premiere on Netflix, you may be wondering when new episodes will arrive. Here's everything we know about the release schedule for The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity! The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity release schedule: When are new episodes out? The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity premiered on Sunday 7th September 2025 on Netflix, with episodes 1 and 2 dropping on the same day. After that, we can expect new episodes to arrive weekly. The show has already started airing in Japan, but if you're watching on Netflix in the US or UK, you can expect the release schedule to look like this: Episodes 1 and 2 - "Rintaro and Kaoruko" and "Chidori and Kikyo" - Sunday 7th September Episode 3 - "A Kind Person" - Sunday 14th September Episode 4 - "Warmth of the Heart" - Sunday 21st September Episode 5 - "Premonition of a New Beginning" - Sunday 28th September Episode 6 - "Self-Loathing" / "I love you!" - Sunday 5th October Episode 7 - "Coolest Guy Ever" - Sunday 12th October Episode 8 - "The Meaning of These Feelings" - Sunday 19th October Episode 9 - "Blond Hair and Pierced Ears" - Sunday 26th October Episode 10 - Sunday 2nd November Episode 11 - Sunday 9th November Episode 12 - Sunday 16th November Episode 13 - Sunday 23rd November The gap between the original Japanese release and the overseas Netflix release is likely because Netflix's version is available in both su…

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How to watch The Walking Dead in order: Every series and spin-off
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date: 2025-09-03T15:15:48.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Disney Plus
subject: Evergreen
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: When and how to watch every single series.
encoded: At this point there are so many Walking Dead spin-offs that even seasoned fans run the risk of getting slightly confused. New instalments are arriving all the time, from Dead City (which just aired its second season) to The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (whose third season is about to begin). In theory, the simplest way to watch The Walking Dead franchise is in release order. But even that can get confusing, thanks to all the crossovers between the main Walking Dead series and Fear the Walking Dead. To help you keep everything straight, including release information for new seasons of the current spin-offs – this is our guide to watching all of The Walking Dead in order. How to watch The Walking Dead in release order Starting out with seasons 1-5 of The Walking Dead, which began in 2010, our first guide covers how to watch this franchise in release order: The Walking Dead seasons 1 – 5 Fear the Walking Dead season 1 The Walking Dead season 6 Fear the Walking Dead season 2 The Walking Dead season 7 Fear the Walking Dead season 3 The Walking Dead season 8 Fear the Walking Dead season 4 The Walking Dead season 9 Fear the Walking Dead season 5 The Walking Dead season 10 episodes 1 – 16 The Walking Dead: World Beyond season 1 Fear the Walking Dead season 6 The Walking Dead season 10 episodes 17 – 22 The Walking Dead season 11 episodes 1 – 8 The Walking Dead: World Beyond season 2 Fear the Walking Dead season 7 episodes 1 – 8 The Walking Dead season 11 episodes 9 – 16 Fear the Walking Dead season 7 episodes 9 – 16 Tales of the Walking Dead season 1 The Walking Dead season 11 episodes 17 – 24 Fear the Walking Dead season 8 episodes 1 – 6 The Walking Dead: Dead City The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Fear the Walking Dead season 8 episodes 7 – 12 The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 - The Book of Carol The Walking Dead: Dead City season 2 The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 (upcoming) <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volati…

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Jujutsu Kaisen arcs in order
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date: 2025-09-03T14:45:37.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
description: Your ultimate guide to the Jujutsu Kaisen anime viewing order!
encoded: With season 3 on the way, now is an ideal time to catch up with the smash-hit anime series Jujutsu Kaisen! This hugely popular dark fantasy series is based on the manga by Gege Akutami, starring a high school student named Yuji, who gains magical powers and joins a secret society of sorcerers. In later arcs the plot focuses more on Yuji's mentor Gojo, and as we enter season 3, the anime is about halfway through adapting the manga's 30-volume run. Whether you're a fan of the manga, the anime adaptation, or both, you may be wondering which storylines have been covered so far. If so, you should check out this guide to watching every Jujutsu Kaisen arc in order, including some recent updates regarding what to expect from season 3. What arc is Jujutsu Kaisen currently in? Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 aired its final episode in December 2023, concluding the Shibuya Incident arc. In the manga, this storyline took place over seven volumes or 53 chapters, concluding in chapter 136. In season 3 the anime series is set to adapt the Culling Game arc, a lengthy battle royale storyline that fans have been anticipating for years. Every Jujutsu Kaisen arc in order Since the original manga published its final volume in 2024, fans know more or less what to expect from future seasons of the anime series - unless, of course, it radically departs from the source material. Here's our guide to the story arcs we've seen so far, covering the prequel movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0, and the first two seasons of the TV series: Cursed Child Arc - Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Chapters 0-1 to 0-4 / Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie Season 1 Fearsome Womb Arc - Chapters 1-18 / Episodes 1-8 Vs. Mahito Arc - Chapters 19-31 / Episode 9-13 Kyoto Goodwill Event Arc - Chapters 32-54 / Episodes 14-21 Death Painting Arc - Chapters 55-64 / Episodes 22-24 Season 2 Gojo’s Past Arc/Hidden Inventory Arc - Chapters 65-79 / Episodes 25-29 Shibuya Incident Arc - Chapters 79-136 / Episodes 30 - 47 Itadori’s Extermination Arc - Chapters 137-143 …

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Marvel Zombies release date, trailer, latest news
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date: 2025-09-03T12:45:28.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: Marvel Cinematic Universe (franchise)
subject: On demand
description: Brace yourself for Marvel Animation's darkest project yet.
encoded: Spinning off from season 1, episode 5 of Marvel's animated What If...? series, Marvel Zombies takes place in a version of the MCU that's been ravaged by, you guessed it, a zombie apocalypse. And, in keeping with the zombie genre, it's set to be a lot darker than your typical Marvel fare. The upcoming miniseries takes cues from the Marvel Zombies comics, which feature zombie versions of various iconic Marvel heroes and villains. As you'd expect, this sets the scene for a brutally violent horror story, pitting human survivors like Shang-Chi and Ms Marvel against a ravenous zombie horde. Like the one-off animated snapshots we got in the What If...? anthology series, Marvel Zombies will also feature an all-star voice cast of established MCU actors. With the show's premiere fast approaching, here's everything you need to know about Marvel Zombies, including its new trailer and when you can watch the series. Marvel Zombies release date Marvel Zombies will premiere on Disney Plus on Wednesday 24th September 2025. The miniseries will run for four episodes, all of which will arrive on 24th September. These episodes will probably be about half an hour long each, although that hasn't been confirmed. Marvel Zombies plot Over at Marvel.com, the plot of Marvel Zombies is described as follows: "After the Avengers are overtaken by a zombie plague, a desperate group of survivors discover the key to bringing an end to the super-powered undead, racing across a dystopian landscape and risking life and limb to save their world." This story began in a standalone episode of Marvel's What If...?, which introduced the post-apocalyptic Marvel Zombies setting. The episode concluded with a ragtag team of survivors escaping a zombie horde: Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Ant-Man's head in a jar. This ending also teased Zombie Thanos as an upcoming villain. The new trailer introduces a wild selection of characters from across the MCU, led by Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) and his friend Katy (Awkwafina), a…

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Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 release date, trailer and latest news
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date: 2025-09-03T11:04:43.000Z
creator: Fraser Overington
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: Here's everything we know about the future of Jujutsu Kaisen!
encoded: Based on the bestselling manga series by Gege Akutami, Jujutsu Kaisen is a must-watch for fans of dark fantasy anime. But with season 2 ending in 2023, viewers will be wondering when the next season is due to come out. Jujutsu Kaisen follows the exploits of a high school student named Yuji Itadori, who lives in a world where magic exists. After swallowing the finger of a dead sorcerer, he gains supernatural powers, leading him to a new life of peril and adventure. Since the original manga ran for 30 volumes between 2018 and 2024, the anime series has plenty of material left to adapt. But will they actually manage to complete the story? And what can we expect to see in the next season? Here's everything we know about Jujutsu Kaisen season 3, including news of its release date. Will there be a Jujutsu Kaisen season 3? Yes! Season 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen was actually confirmed a while ago, close to the end of season 2. Considering the show's popularity, it's no surprise that Jujutsu Kaisen's production company MAPPA chose to continue the series. However, there was previously some speculation that the story might continue with a movie rather than an entire season of TV. The franchise has already released one spin-off film, the prequel Jujutsu Kaisen 0, and we can also expect to see a season 2 compilation movie arrive before season 3. Season 3 will adapt the Culling Game story arc from the manga. Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 release date speculation Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 is officially set to begin in January 2026. This is a little later than many fans hoped, but compared to some shows, a two-year wait between seasons really isn't that bad! According to the release date announcement, new episodes will arrive weekly, airing on Crunchyroll on the same day it premieres in Japan. We don't have a precise release date yet for the premiere, but we'll be sure to update this page once we learn more. While fans are waiting for season 3 to arrive in 2026, they can rewatch the first two sea…

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One Punch Man confirms season 3 release date - and it's very soon
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date: 2025-09-03T10:39:10.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Everyone's favourite superhero anime will return this year!
encoded: Great news for One Punch Man fans – the wait for season 3 is almost over. A new announcement from Crunchyroll confirmed One Punch Man season 3 will premiere on Sunday 5th October 2025. That means fans only have one month left before their favourite superhero anime returns. The season is set to begin with a recap of season 2, before continuing the story adapted from the One Punch Man webcomic. The theme for this season is "Strongest vs. Scariest," setting up another epic battle as we continue the Monster Association arc. As well as the release date announcement, we were also gifted with a teaser trailer. Unfortunately, it's only 15-seconds long, but it does give us a glimpse into what's to come. View oEmbed on the source website One Punch Man's third season will be directed by Shinpei Nagai, whose last big project was the series <DOGEZA>I Tried Asking While Kowtowing. Fans have had to wait a while between seasons of One Punch Man, with season 1 arriving in 2015, followed by season 2 in 2019. However, this slow release schedule doesn't seem to have harmed the show's popularity, winning over international audiences with its self-explanatory superhero comedy concept. One Punch Man is available to watch on Crunchyroll in the UK. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Will The Water Magician return for season 2?
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date: 2025-08-28T12:13:09.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: This charming fantasy anime series premiered in 2025.
encoded: Premiering in 2025, The Water Magician offered a new take on the ever-popular isekai genre, featuring a lead character who becomes a magician after being reincarnated into a fantasy world. Based on a series of light novels by writer Tadashi Kubō and artist Hana Amano, The Water Magician sees a young man named Ryo learn to master (you guessed it) water-related powers. Right now the show is partway through its first season on Crunchyroll, offering a relaxed and atmospheric style of fantasy storytelling. But as season 1 draws to a close, fans may be wondering about the show's future. Will The Water Magician return for season 2? Here's everything we know. Will The Water Magician return for season 2? Season 2 of The Water Magician hasn't been confirmed so far. However, this doesn't mean the show has been cancelled. It's pretty normal for renewal announcements to arrive around (or slightly after) a show's season finale, so fans shouldn't start worrying about The Water Magician's future just yet. The original Water Magician novel series is 14 volumes long and still ongoing, so if this adaptation does continue, it has plenty of material left to adapt. We'll update this article as and when we learn more about The Water Magician's potential second season! When might The Water Magician season 2 come out? If The Water Magician gets renewed for season 2, we definitely shouldn't expect it to air before summer 2026. It typically takes at least a year to complete a new season of TV. In fact, anime series often take more than a year between seasons, so the wait could be longer than that. The Water Magician is available to stream on Crunchyroll with new episodes airing weekly. If you’re looking for something else to watch in the meantime, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide, or visit our dedicated Fantasy hub. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Gen V season 2: Release date and news for The Boys spin-off
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date: 2025-08-28T09:40:26.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
description: Season 2 is coming our way!
encoded: After a two-year wait, season 2 of The Boys spin-off Gen V is on the way, continuing the show's college-age take on the superhero genre. Along with an official release date, we now have a trailer for Gen V's second season, introducing Hamish Linklater as the menacing new dean of Godolkin University – and acknowledging the tragic passing of actor Chance Perdomo, who played Andre Anderson in season 1. While The Boys is set to end after its fifth season next year, there's no end in sight for Gen V, with showrunner Eric Kripke telling Variety that The Boys' franchise "can and should continue" with new spin-offs. "The Boys story is about Butcher and Homelander and these two planets crashing into each other," he explained, "and this particular story doesn’t work without both of them. And you can only keep that going for so long. "So, what I would say is, this particular story is ending, the Butcher-Homelander [story] is ending. But there can be other stories and other corners of the universe." The next spin-off from The Boys universe is titled Vought Rising, and will take place in the 1950s, covering the early exploits of Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles). As for season 2 of Gen V, here's everything you need to know, from casting updates to the official premiere date on Prime Video! *Warning - contains spoilers for Gen V season 1* Will there be a Gen V season 2? Yes! Gen V is definitely getting a second season. The show was popular enough to get renewed before the end of season 1, and filming for season 2 wrapped back in 2024. Gen V season 2 release date Gen V season 2 will premiere on Wednesday 17th September 2025 on Prime Video. The first three episodes of the season will all arrive on 17th September, followed by one new episode each Wednesday until the season finale arrives on 22nd October. This season's production schedule was delayed slightly following the tragic and unexpected death of lead actor Chance Perdomo, who played the character Andre Anderson. The show's creators…

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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 release date, trailer and news
type: item
date: 2025-08-27T16:10:37.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
description: The duo are leaving France for their next chapter.
encoded: Continuing the adventures of Norman Reedus's beloved Walking Dead character, Daryl Dixon season 3 is on the way! Taking the post-apocalyptic action across the pond to France, this popular spin-off recently featured a long-awaited reunion with Melissa McBride's Carol, in season 2's The Book of Carol. Now, Carol and Daryl are traveling to England and Spain, meeting up with a new character played by Stephen Merchant and exploring some gorgeous Spanish locations. If you're curious about what to expect in this new season, we've got you covered. Here's everything you need to know about the release date, cast and story of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3! The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 release date Daryl Dixon season 3 will begin on 7th September 2025. View oEmbed on the source website This premiere date refers to the initial release on AMC in the US, where the show will air one episode per week. Previously, season 2 aired four days behind the US for viewers in the UK, released via Sky and NOW. There hasn't been an official announcement yet regarding UK airdates, but we can expect something similar for season 3. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website This season filmed in Spanish locations including Galicia, Aragón, Catalonia and Valencia, with the official Walking Dead account sharing plenty of new images in recent weeks: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 cast Following her key role last season, Melissa McBride is confirmed to return as Carol for season 3, alongside Norman Reedus as the titular hero Daryl Dixon. We can also expect to see plenty of new faces this season, beginning with British comedy legend Stephen Merchant as "the last Englishman in England". As the story moves to Spain, we're also going to meet a lot of new Spanish characters, introducing actors like Eduardo Noriega (The Devil's Backbone), Oscar Jaenada (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) and Alexandra Masangkay (The Platform). Meanwhile, newcomers Candela Saitta and H…

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Alice in Borderland season 3: Release date, cast, trailer and news
type: item
date: 2025-08-27T14:55:43.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The future of the Japanese sci-fi series has been confirmed.
encoded: It's been a while since the last season aired, but we finally have some exciting updates about Alice in Borderland season 3! This dark Japanese sci-fi thriller became an international hit for Netflix, premiering in 2020 to positive reviews and comparisons to survival thrillers like Battle Royale. Taking place in an ominous alternate version of Tokyo, the live-action manga adaptation follows a group of people who participate in dangerous games, with season 2's conclusion leading to several deaths among the main cast. The first teaser for season 3 included an image of three figures looking out over a dystopian landscape, featuring a giant joker card in the background. Netflix posted it with the caption, "You’re not ready for the final game." Lead actors Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya have both been confirmed to return as Arisu and Usagi, alongside director Shinsuke Sato. Read on for further updates on Alice in Borderland season 3, including its release date and full-length trailer. Alice in Borderland season 3 release date Alice in Borderland season 3 is set to arrive on Thursday 25th September 2025. Fans have had to tolerate a three-year wait between seasons 2 and 3, and that was after a two-year gap between the first two seasons. This show isn't known for its efficient release schedule, but we have an inkling season 3 will be worth the wait. Netflix hasn't confirmed how many episodes to expect in season 3, but it's likely to be eight in total, like seasons 1 and 2. Alice in Borderland cast: Who will be back for season 3? Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya will reprise their roles Ryōhei Arisu and Yuzuha Usagi. Alongside these two actors, Netflix's official cast list introduces a lot of new names for season 3: "Hayato Isomura, Katsuya Maiguma, Koji Ohkura, Risa Sudou, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Tina Tamashiro, Kotaro Daigo, Hyunri, Sakura Kiryu, Yugo Mikawa, Joey Iwanaga, Akana Ikeda, Kento Kaku." Most of these actors haven't been attached to character names yet, but Kento Kaku…

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How to watch Bleach in order
type: item
date: 2025-08-27T11:30:27.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
description: There's a lot to catch up with, but it's easier than it looks!
encoded: Bleach is an iconic title in anime fandom. It premiered back in 2004 and has run for 16 seasons, as well as venturing into sequel territory with the ongoing series Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War, which debuted in 2022. Based on the long-running shonen manga series by Tite Kubo, Bleach follows the adventures of a teenage boy (later a young man) named Ichigo Kurosaki. As a fantasy story taking place in an alternate universe, it begins with Ichigo adopting the powers of a Soul Reaper, an entity with a similar role to the Grim Reaper. Tasked with protecting humankind from evil spirits and navigating the borders between life and death, he must learn to wield his new abilities, setting the scene for a series of adventures involving other supernatural creatures. Running for an impressive 366 episodes between 2004 and 2012, Bleach has earned a passionate fanbase. Two decades on, fans are now tuning into the sequel series Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War. Also based on the manga, it's a four-season narrative that will conclude Ichigo's journey as a Soul Reaper. Part 4 of the series is set to premiere in 2026. Given the epic length of this franchise, catching up can seem like an intimidating task. Fortunately, we've got you covered with this conclusive guide to watching all of Bleach in order. How to watch Bleach in order First off, what does it mean to watch Bleach "in order"? Basically, you have two options: Watching by episodic release date, or in chronological order based on the story's plot. The easiest method is to watch by release date, which means alternating between the anime series and its related spin-off movies. Here's our outline for how to watch the Bleach anime franchise in release order: Season 1 - The Substitute Soul Reaper (Episodes 1-20) Season 2 - The Entry (Episodes 1-21) Season 3 - The Rescue (Episodes 1-22) Season 4 - The Bounty (Episodes 1-22) Season 5 - The Assault (Episodes 1-15) Bleach The Movie: Memories of Nobody Season 5 - The Assault (Episodes 1…

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Call of the Night season 2 release schedule: When are new episodes out?
type: item
date: 2025-08-15T09:52:58.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: The anime is back!
encoded: Supernatural anime Call of the Night is back for a second season, celebrating the eternal appeal of vampire romance. Based on the manga series by Kotoyama, the first season of Call of the Night premiered back in 2022, introducing teen protagonist Ko Yamori (a high-school kid who wants to become a vampire) and his new friend Nazuna Nanakusa, a vampire/human hybrid who struggles to fit in with typical vampire society. Following a dramatic kiss at the end of season 1, the new season was surely worth the wait. But when can fans expect new episodes to arrive? Here’s our guide to Call of the Night’s release schedule, covering season 2’s episodic release dates and how to watch the show. Call of the Night season 2 release schedule: When are new episodes out? Call of the Night's second season premiered on 4th July 2025, with new episodes arriving each Friday. Both seasons are on the streaming service Hidive, which is available via Amazon. Here's the full schedule! Episode 1 – That Time's Not for Us. – 4th July 2025 Episode 2 – I've Been Looking for You. – 11th July 2025 Episode 3 – There Aren't Any Ghosts in a Haunted House. – 18th July 2025 Episode 4 – Do You Want to Be Able to Run? – 25th July 2025 Episode 5 – The Few Years I Spent with You... – 1st August 2025 Episode 6 – I'm Not Asking About the Quality. – 8th August 2025 Episode 7 – You're Too Stupid. – 15th August 2025 Episode 8 – 22nd August 2025 Episode 9 – 29th August 2025 Episode 10 – 5th September 2025 Episode 11 – 12th September 2025 Episode 12 – 19th September 2025 What time are new episodes of Call of the Night season 2 released? New episodes of Call of the Night arrive on Hidive at 3:30pm BST on Fridays. View oEmbed on the source website How many episodes will Call of the Night season 2 consist of? Call of the Night season 2 is expected to run for 12 episodes, a similar length to the show’s 13-episode first season. Call of the Night is available to stream on Hidive. Check out more of our Anime coverage or visi…

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The Rising of the Shield Hero season 4 release schedule: When are new episodes out?
type: item
date: 2025-08-15T09:37:01.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: It offers a new twist on the ever-popular isekai genre.
encoded: Offering a new twist on the ever-popular isekai genre, The Rising of the Shield Hero is now on its fourth season, adapting the Japanese light novel series by Aneko Yusagi. Set in a fantasy world, this anime series focuses on four young men from parallel universes, who are recruited to become "Cardinal Heroes". Armed with four signature weapons, they’re tasked with battling waves of invasive monsters. The titular Shield Hero is Naofumi, the only hero to receive a defensive weapon - thus marking him out as an underdog. Four seasons in, Naofumi now has plenty of experience with his monster-hunting duties. This season sees him face off against a team of assassins gunning for his companion Raphtalia, who becomes a revolutionary symbol in the story’s fantasy setting. At the moment, he’s also travelling to the nation of Sitvelt, where new adventures await. If you’re hoping to catch up with this thrilling season, look no further! Here’s our guide to the season 4 release schedule, listing the release dates for each episode. The Rising Of The Shield Hero season 4 release schedule: When are new episodes out? The Rising of the Shield Hero season 4 premiered on 9th July, with new episodes arriving each Wednesday on Crunchyroll. Here's the full schedule! Episode 1 – Siltvelt – 9th July 2025 Episode 2 – Official Welcome – 16th July 2025 Episode 3 – A True People – 23rd July 2025 Episode 4 – Entrusted Power – 30th July 2025 Episode 5 – White Tiger – 6th August 2025 Episode 6 – Leaving Port – 13th August 2025 Episode 7 – 20th August 2025 Episode 8 – 27th August 2025 Episode 9 – 3rd September 2025 Episode 10 – 10th September 2025 Episode 11 – 17th September 2025 Episode 12 – 24th September 2025 View oEmbed on the source website What time are new episodes of The Rising Of The Shield Hero season 4 released? New episodes of The Rising of the Shield Hero usually arrive on Crunchyroll at 1:30pm BST on Wednesdays. How many episodes will The Rising Of The Shield Hero season 4 consist of? Th…

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Black Mirror’s Charlie Brooker reveals "horrible" moments he cut from Common People
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date: 2025-08-15T09:17:07.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
description: Not everything made the final cut.
encoded: Black Mirror’s seventh season premiere, Common People, is a return to form for the show. Tapping into a familiar style of dystopian science fiction, it introduces a married couple (played by Rashida Jones and Chris O’Dowd) whose lives are turned upside down by a seemingly miraculous new medical technology. As is usually the case for Black Mirror episodes, this story soon takes a dark turn – in this case providing a grim satire of Silicon Valley’s obsession with subscription services. After an unexpected brush with death, Jones's character Amanda is rescued by a medical tech startup. But in order for her to maintain a normal quality of life, she and her husband have to keep paying a subscription fee to the company that provided her life-saving treatment. When they fail to pay up, she starts reciting ads like a robot, while her husband takes on increasingly humiliating jobs to make ends meet. In a recent interview, Black Mirror showrunner Charlie Brooker discussed how he and his writing team brainstormed different ideas to make the episode’s technology as dystopian as possible. "We ended up cutting out even more horrible things, and it’s still pretty fucking horrible," he told the Hollywood Reporter. One of his team’s suggestions involved a sadistic punishment for subscribers who failed to pay a premium fee: “Everything would taste of boiled potatoes unless you pay an extra $70, and because things are geared toward shareholder value and not necessarily in the interests of even the employees or the customers anyway, that is what it is.” View Green Video on the source website In an earlier version of the script, Rivermind also invaded the main characters’ privacy - another recognisable piece of real-world commentary, inspired by apps that tailor their advertising by surveilling the user’s internet habits. “Originally, there was a line [in the script] where they’re asking about how the commercials are suited to the situation they’re in, and they’re realising that it’s mo…

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Wednesday season 2 part 2 confirms return of major character killed off in season 1
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date: 2025-08-14T13:00:14.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Our first look is here!
encoded: Let’s face it: Netflix’s Wednesday is exactly the kind of show where you can expect a main character to return from the dead. And, as we've just seen in the new trailer, that’s exactly what will happen for Gwendoline Christie’s Larissa Weems. Weems died at the end of season 1, and she doesn’t appear during the first part of season 2. However, Netflix just confirmed that she’ll be back for part 2, which arrives on 3rd September. During the so-called Doom Tour, Gwendoline Christie made a cameo appearance in full costume, saying, "Did you really think Nevermore would let me go so easily? I was never gone... you just stopped looking." Footage from this event in Australia showed fans freaking out as Christie struts her way onstage. Fans were already speculating about Christie’s potential return, after she was spotted in Ireland, near to one of Wednesday’s filming locations. Given her character’s popularity in season 1, it’s no surprise that the show is bringing her back. View oEmbed on the source website The trailer for season 2, part 2 also teases the conclusion of several storylines along with Principal Weems's new role. Opening with Wednesday awaking in a hospital bed, we see Weems in a nurse’s outfit. Has she magically come back to life? Well, not exactly. She’s Wednesday’s new “spirit guide,” a supernatural companion that only the psychic Wednesday can see, after the loss of Goody Addams last season. This role promises plenty of new spooky antics (and cool costumes) for Christie, in a decidedly different role from her position as Nevermore’s principal in season 1. Elsewhere in the trailer, we see the return of lead characters including Wednesday’s school friends and parents, pointing toward a tumultuous conclusion for season 2. This could also mark the start of a new recurring role for Larissa Weems. Season 3 will start filming later this year, and there may be potential for Christie to return for another episode or two. Wednesday season 2 part 1 is streaming now on…

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Sakamoto Days Part 2 release date: When are new episodes out on Netflix?
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date: 2025-07-16T11:19:20.000Z
creator: Aimee Hart
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: Sakamoto Days Part 2 is just around the corner.
encoded: Sakamoto Days Part 1 came to an end in March 2025, with the first part ending with Sakamoto, Shin and Lu being challenged to a gambling competition by Wutang. It's been a long wait, but now Part 2 is officially just around the corner and we, as well as the show's many fans, can't wait to see what's in store for us. Written and illustrated by creator Yuto Suzuki, Sakamoto Days is adapted from a popular manga series, and follows the days of Taro Sakamoto, a retired hitman. Sakamoto was the best at what he did, but he gave it all up after falling in love with a convenience store clerk. He married her, settled down and had a family. Sakamoto has been living this new life for years now, but his past is about to come knocking once more... The anime's first part premiered on Netflix on January 11, 2025, and ended in March. So, when can we expect to see Part 2 of the anime series? Here's everything we know so far. When is Sakamoto Days Part 2 out on Netflix? Sakamoto Days Part 2 is set to arrive on Netflix in July. The first episode of Part 2 will premiere on Monday 21st July. The release schedule for Sakamoto Days Part 2 is expected to be similar to Part 1, with episodes airing weekly and arriving on the same day as their original air date in Japan. In the meantime, Netflix has unveiled a new visual, which you can see below: View oEmbed on the source website Fans of the series will also be pleased to know that a new video for Sakamoto Days Part 2's OP has been unveiled via YouTube, which you can now watch below. Be warned, it's an earworm. View oEmbed on the source website Sakamoto Days Part 2 release schedule: When are new episodes out? New episodes of Sakamoto Days Part 2 are released every Monday on Netflix. Here is the full schedule so far, but please note that these dates are subject to change if episodes are delayed or otherwise affected. Sakamoto Days part 2 episode 1 - 21st July Sakamoto Days part 2 episode 2 - 28th July Sakamoto Days part 2 episode 3 - 4th August …

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