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ANN Readers' Choice Awards 2025
The nomination period is over, and it's time to cast your vote for this year's Readers' Choice Awards!
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Manga Series Review
Vigilantes breaks the spin-off mold by shattering expectations, at times rivaling or even exceeding its progenitor manga.
― Spin-offs often come with the expectation that they're mere money-grabs, cynical exercises in milking popular franchises. Plenty of popular shonen manga receive short-lived spin-offs, most often comedic or episodic in nature, and they're rarely essential reads, even for die-hard...
You And I Are Polar Opposites Volumes 2-7 Manga Review
The story does a lot with setting up expectations, flipping them on their heads, but then making the reason for why they were flipped on its head different than what you would originally expect.
― One thing that caught me off guard about You and I are Polar Opposites was just how quickly our main couple got together. It's very rare nowadays to have a slice of life comedy romance where the two main le...
This Week in Games - Can't Ask Harada for Nothin'
The famed director of Tekken is hanging up his gauntlets at Bandai Namco after 30 years. Plus, Jean-Karlo looks at Brown Dust 2's untimely cancellation on Steam and more in This Week in Games!
― Welcome back, folks! I was able to greatly enjoy my birthday weekend. I didn't get to beat Future Redeemed like I hoped, but hey, progress was made. I was even able to finish my Tekkaman Blade model kit! I'd ...
Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Volumes 1-7 K-Comic Review
Dark Moon: The Blood Altar knows precisely what it wants to be and who it wants to be for. It's a fun, occasionally intense fantasy hung on a familiar framework and filled with small delights.
― Every so often, you encounter a series that is more fun than sensical, that wears its influences on its sleeve and gleefully indulges in narrative conventions designed not so much to tell an engaging and cohe...
This Week in Anime - Class is in Session
Chris and Steve head back to high school in preparation for the reboot of High School! Kimengumi.
― Chris and Steve head back to high school in preparation for the reboot of High School! Kimengumi. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. YouTube (via REMOW) streams Hig...
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Anime Film Review
If you're expecting a coherent re-telling of this arc or a chance to rewatch your favorite action cuts uninterrupted, prepare to be disappointed.
― If you've seen the trailers, you're probably aware this comes packaged with a recap of the entire Shibuya Incident. On paper, this seems like a way to catch up viewers who haven't seen this arc in preparation for the new episodes. Here's the thing: the mo...
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Voice Actress Julie Mayfield Dies
Mayfield voiced Dr. Kureha in One PIece, Kyoko in Fruits Basket, Eva in Case Closed
― Mary Collins Agency revealed on Tuesday that voice actress Julie Mayfield died on November 20. She was 67. A memorial service will be held in 2026. Mayfield worked with Mary Collins Agency for 35 years. She has appeared in theater in Dallas-Fort Worth, and performed improv with 4 out of 5 Doctors and Lone Star Comed...
Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories Anime Gets 16th Season on January 11
Theme of new season is "ties"
― The staff of the Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories television anime announced on Friday that the anime is getting a 16th season that will air on the TV Tokyo channel starting on January 11. The theme for this season is "ties." Cast members in the new season include: Kanji Tsuda, Ryō Hirano, Yūta Hoshino, Yutaka Shimizu, Satoko Tsuchiya, Tomoko Oishi, You Koizumi (from...
Voice Actor Jim Ward Dies at 66
Ward played Qwark in Ratchet and Clank, Jack Krauser in Resident Evil 4
― The Stephanie Miller Show host Stephanie Miller revealed that her former co-host and voice actor Jim Ward died on Wednesday. He was 66. Although the cause of death was not specified, Ward had a mild cognitive issue in 2021, which led to a severe case of COVID-19. He was hospitalized and paralyzed for four months. He also got Al...
Dara-san of Reiwa Horror Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Gushing Over Magical Girls' Tadato Suzuki directs anime at Asahi Production
― Kadokawa announced on Thursday that Haruomi Tomotsuka's Dara-san of Reiwa (Reiwa no Dara-san) manga is inspiring a television anime that will premiere in 2026. Tadato Suzuki (Gushing Over Magical Girls) is directing the anime at Asahi Production. Koichi Kikuta (KonoSuba series and film, Tamayomi, Blue Reflection Ray) is des...
Author Nikita Kitagawa Reveals TV Anime for Saijakuna Boku wa 'Kabenuke Bug' de Nariagaru Series
Kitagawa debuted web novel in February 2021
― Author Nikita Kitagawa posted a picture on X/Twitter on Tuesday of the 11th compiled book volume of the manga adaptation for their Saijakuna Boku wa "Kabenuke Bug" de Nariagaru: Kabe o Surinuketara, Shokai Clear Hōshū o Mugen Kaishū Dekimashita! (I, The Weakest Player, Will Rise to the Top Using a "Wall-Clipping Glitch" – By Clipping Through Walls, I Earn...
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend Film Announces Fall 2026 Debut
Film also unveils returning cast & staff, teaser visual
― Aniplex announced on Sunday that the Seishun Buta Yarō wa Dear Friend no Yume o Minai (Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend) film, the latest anime adaptation of Hajime Kamoshida's Rascal Does Not Dream (Seishun Buta Yarō or Aobuta) novel series, will open in Japan in fall 2026. Aniplex also unveiled the film's teaser visual and returning ca...
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend Film Announces Fall 2026 Debut
Film also unveils returning cast & staff, teaser visual
― Aniplex announced on Sunday that the Seishun Buta Yarō wa Dear Friend no Yume o Minai (Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend) film, the latest anime adaptation of Hajime Kamoshida's Rascal Does Not Dream (Seishun Buta Yarō or Aobuta) novel series, will open in Japan in fall 2026. Aniplex also unveiled the film's teaser visual and returning ca...
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling TV Anime Reveals More Cast, January 10 Debut in Main Promo Video
Rie Kugimiya, Tomori Kusunoki join cast; new visual revealed
― Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures revealed the main promotional video, more cast, and January 10 debut on Sunday for the television anime of storywriter Nekoko and illustrator Naji Yanagida's Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling (Tensei Shitara Dragon no Tamago Datta: Saikyō Igai Mezasanee) light novel series. The anime will debut on AT-X on Jan...
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals January 10 Debut
Ai Kayano, Kazuhiko Inoue, more join cast
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of VTuber Natsume's A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans (Jingai Kyōshitsu no Ningen-girai Kyōshi: Hitoma-sensei, Watashi-tachi ni Ningen o Oshiete Kuremasu ka......?) debut light novel series revealed the anime's main promotional video on Sunday. The video reveals the show's January 10 debut and more c...
Gōmon Baito-kun no Nichijō Anime Reveals 4 New Cast Members
Nozomi Yamamoto, Kozue Yūki, Satsuki Hatori, Tomohiro Ōno join cast of January 4 series
― Kadokawa revealed four new cast members for the television anime of Yawora Tsugumi's Gōmon Baito-kun no Nichijō (The Everyday Life of Torture Part-Time Workers) manga on Sunday. (Character name romanizations are not confirmed.)Nozomi Yamamoto as Berta, a 28-year-old woman who runs the torture equipment shop call...
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Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray #22 [rate]
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Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season Anime Reveals April 2026 Debut With New Staff, Studio in Video
Hideaki Ōba directs new season at OLM
― The staff of Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season, the sequel to the 2019-2020 anime of Yūji Terajima's Ace of Diamond Act II (Daiya no A Act II) manga, revealed on Sunday the sequel will debut in April 2026. The staff also revealed a new visual and promotional video. Hideaki Ōba (Kunon the Sorcerer Can See, I'm in Love with the Villainess, Love of Kill) is the ...
This Premium Initial D Toy Recreates the AE86 ... Dashboard
With a paper cup, of course
― Takara Tomy celebrates the 30th anniversary of the popular auto sports manga series Initial D with four new additions to its Tomica Premium Unlimited brand of toy cars this month. The highlights are the "Steering View" version of the Toyota AE86 Trueno and Mazda FD3S RX-7, each with a full replica of the car's dashboard as seen in the first manga volume. Takara Tomy is ...
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SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes #11 [rate]
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You and Idol Precure♪ #44 [rate]
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Live-Action Saint Love Survivors Series Unveils More Cast, New Visual
Kasumi Yamaya, Aimi Satsukawa, more join cast of January 7 show
― The official website for the live-action series of Satoru Hiura's Saint Love Survivors manga revealed a new main visual along with more cast members on Saturday.The new cast members include (second from right and rightmost in the photo above):
Kasumi Yamaya as Akina Kiriyama, Haru's friend who works at a company dealing with overseas b...
Amasian TV Service Streams Magic Kaito 1412 Anime With Dub in Americas
ODK Media launched free, ad-supported platform Amasian TV in September 2024
― ODK Media's Amasian TV streaming service began streaming the English dub for the Magic Kaito 1412 anime on November 18. The service is streaming all 24 episodes of the dub. Independent media group ODK Media launched Amasian TV in September 2024. The ad-supported platform streams content from Asia (including South Korea, Chi...
Dusk Beyond the End of the World Anime Reveals English Dub Cast
English dub premieres at Anime Frontier on Sunday, streams on HIDIVE on Wednesday
― HIDIVE announced on Saturday that it will begin streaming the English dub of P.A. Works' new original television anime series Dusk Beyond the End of the World (Towa no Yugure) on December 17 at 12:00 p.m. EST. It revealed the English dub cast:Gabriel Regojo as Akira Shelby Marie Blocker as Towasa Ginger Sue as Yugure ...
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Kingdom #11 [rate]
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My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! #11 [rate]
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ANN Readers' Choice Awards 2025
The nomination period is over, and it's time to cast your vote for this year's Readers' Choice Awards!
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Manga Series Review
Vigilantes breaks the spin-off mold by shattering expectations, at times rivaling or even exceeding its progenitor manga.
― Spin-offs often come with the expectation that they're mere money-grabs, cynical exercises in milking popular franchises. Plenty of popular shonen manga receive short-lived spin-offs, most often comedic or episodic in nature, and they're rarely essential reads, even for die-hard...
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider #11 [rate]
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Gnosia #10 [rate]
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, December 1-7
Octopath Traveler 0 Switch version debuts at #5, PS5 version at #8, Switch 2 version at #9
― Japan's Game Ranking: December 1-7 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 102,435 2,354,146 2NSw 2Kirby Air Riders Nintendo November 20 46,737 288,618 3NSw 2Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 44,331 862,377 4NSwPokémon Legends: Z-A Nint...
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Touring After the Apocalypse #11 [rate]
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Ranma ½ #23 [rate]
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To Your Eternity #11 [rate]
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SANDA ‒ Episode 11
This episode is both blunt in its themes and silly in how it explores them, and that makes it the epitome of what makes this big, ridiculous story about becoming an adult so special.
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Let This Grieving Soul Retire! #24 [rate]
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The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest #11 [rate]
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Spy×Family #48 [rate]
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With You, Our Love Will Make it Through ‒ Episode 9
I think this episode is a perfect example of my small frustrations with the show.
Patlabor EZY Anime to Be 8 Parts Long
― During the Mobile Police Patlabor: Early Days screening event's talk segments at the Aichi Nagoya International Film Festival on Saturday, the staff for next year's Patlabor EZY anime project confirmed more details about the new anime. While discussing the anime's ongoing dialogue recording sessions, they indicated that it will be eight parts long. The staff also confirmed that the new anime is in...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, December 1-7
Penultimate episode of My Hero Academia earns 3.4% rating, Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray earns 2.0% rating
― Masami Hata and Sanrio's Ringing Bell anime film aired on NHK Educational on Saturday, December 6 at 4:00 p.m. and earned a 0.6% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV December 7 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 7.4 Detective Conan NTV December 6 (Sat) 18:00 30 min...
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A Wild Last Boss Appeared! #12 [rate]
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A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ Episode 11
A Star Brighter Than the Sun, while an enjoyable story, does by this point feel like it might be chucking rocks at Sae and Koki with mad abandon.
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Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota #11 [rate]
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Tales of Wedding Rings II #11 [rate]
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Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime's New Video Reveals January 3 Debut, Spyair's Theme Song
Yūichi Nakamura, Saori Ōnishi join cast; new Couveunge Forest "location visual" also revealed
― The staff of the television anime of Rocket Shokai's Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 (Yūsha-kei ni Shosu: Chōbatsu Yūsha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku) light novel series revealed the main promotional video, January 3 debut, more cast, and theme song information on Saturday. Spya...
Chiai Fujikawa Performs SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Anime's Ending Song
TV series starring Chiyuki Miura debuts on January 7 with 60-minute 1st episode
― Kadokawa revealed on Saturday that Chiai Fujikawa will perform the ending theme song "Inori" (Prayer) for SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, the television anime of writer Yūshi Ukai and artist Nekometal's Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (Shibō Yūgi de Meshi o Kuu) light novel series. ...
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Case Closed #1185 [rate]
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My Hero Academia #170 [rate]
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Crayon Shin-chan Reveals 33rd 2D-Animated Film Opening in Summer 2026
New film takes place in "land of yōkai"
― TOHO revealed the latest anime film in the Crayon Shin-chan series on Saturday. The film is titled Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake-shon (Crayon Shin-chan The Movie Super Strange! My Yōkai Monster Vacation) (the pun in the title is the word "bake" for monsters sounding the same as the starting katakana used to write the word "vacation"). Th...
Houston's Trill Burgers Chain Announces SPY×FAMILY Burger
And SPY×FAMILY collaboration t-shirt
― Spy x Family fans in America finally get to enjoy what fans in Japan have enjoyed for three years — at least in Texas. Award-winning Houston-based smash burger chain Trill Burgers announced a collaboration with SPY×FAMILY on Thursday. The SPY×FAMILY burger will be available starting on December 13 at the Shepherd and Louetta locations. Trill Burgers co-founders ...
My Hero Academia Series Finale to Play in Theaters … in Japan
Final episode will go Plus Ultra on the big screen
― The final episode of the My Hero Academia anime series is having realtime screenings in 12 movie theaters across Japan on Saturday, at the exact time it airs on television. Voice actors Daiki Yamashita (Izuku “Deku” Midoriya), Nobuhiko Okamoto (Katsuki Bakugo), Ayane Sakura (Ochako Uraraka), Kaito Ishikawa (Tenya Iida), Kenta Miyake (All Might), Ma...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, December 7-13
Kaiju No. 8, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc, Black Butler: Public School Arc, Blue Exorcist - The Blue Night Saga anime ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Azumanga Daioh BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$79.98 December 9 Black Butler: Public School Arc BDCite Crunchyroll US$69.98 December 9 Blue Exorcist - The Blue Night Saga BDAnimeNewsNetwork Aniplex o...
Boys Over Flowers Manga Gets New Stage Musical by All-Female Troupe Takarazuka Revue
Hana Yori Dango II -Shooting Star- runs from June 9-30 at Nagoya, Japan
― The famous all-female musical theater troupe Takarazuka Revue announced on Friday that it will produce a new stage musical adaptation of Yoko Kamio's Boys Over Flowers (Hana Yori Dango) manga, The musical, titled Hana Yori Dango II -Shooting Star- (Boys Over Flowers II -Shooting Star-) will run from June 9-30 at the Misonoza Th...
Yen Press Licenses Gundam: The Witch from Mercury—Vanadis Heart, Sentenced to Be a Hero, More Titles
Also: Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san omnibus, Melody of the Boundary, more
― Yen Press announced on Friday that it has licensed six manga for release in June 2026. The company will also release the Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san Complete Omnibus, the Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! TRPG Advanced Rule Book tabletop companion book, Chiao Meow and Monday Recover's Taiwanese graphic n...
Voice Actress Julie Mayfield Dies
Mayfield voiced Dr. Kureha in One PIece, Kyoko in Fruits Basket, Eva in Case Closed
― Mary Collins Agency revealed on Tuesday that voice actress Julie Mayfield died on November 20. She was 67. A memorial service will be held in 2026. Mayfield worked with Mary Collins Agency for 35 years. She has appeared in theater in Dallas-Fort Worth, and performed improv with 4 out of 5 Doctors and Lone Star Comed...
You And I Are Polar Opposites Volumes 2-7 Manga Review
The story does a lot with setting up expectations, flipping them on their heads, but then making the reason for why they were flipped on its head different than what you would originally expect.
― One thing that caught me off guard about You and I are Polar Opposites was just how quickly our main couple got together. It's very rare nowadays to have a slice of life comedy romance where the two main le...
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May I Ask for One Final Thing? #12 [rate]
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SANDA #11 [rate]
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Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Urðr Hunt Film's Trailer Reveals English-Subbed January Screenings
Film screens with short film "Wedge of Interposition," Gundam Wing Endless Waltz Special Edition film
― An English-subtitled trailer for the standalone anime release for Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Urðr Hunt Special Edition: Path of the Little Challenger (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans: Urðr-Hunt), an animated spinoff from the Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (Kidō Sen...
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Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse #24 [rate]
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Shabake #11 [rate]
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Tougen Anki #22 [rate]
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Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime Film Streams Music Videos for Original Songs
Yuko Natsuyoshi as Kaguya performs original song composed by HoneyWorks
― The official YouTube channel for Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Chō Kaguya-hime!) anime film began streaming on Friday a music video for the song "Watashiha Watashinokotoga Suki" ("I like who I am") performed by Yuko Natsuyoshi as Kaguya and composed by HoneyWorks: The channel posted a music video for the theme son...
This Week in Games - Can't Ask Harada for Nothin'
The famed director of Tekken is hanging up his gauntlets at Bandai Namco after 30 years. Plus, Jean-Karlo looks at Brown Dust 2's untimely cancellation on Steam and more in This Week in Games!
― Welcome back, folks! I was able to greatly enjoy my birthday weekend. I didn't get to beat Future Redeemed like I hoped, but hey, progress was made. I was even able to finish my Tekkaman Blade model kit! I'd ...
Manga UP! Global Adds Asaki Asagiri, Selen's The Princess Groom Manga in English
Manga ranked on Da Vinci magazine's top 30 manga list on December 5
― Manga UP! Global announced on Saturday it has added storywriter Asaki Asagiri and character designer and artist Selen's The Princess Groom (Belle Poupée no Supadari Konyaku: "Konomi janai" to Iwareta Ningyō Hime, Gaman o Yametara Ōji ga Dere Dere ni Natta. Jitsuni Ui!) manga. Manga UP! Global describes the story: Nicknamed "Belle P...
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Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon #11 [rate]
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Physical Copies of Higurashi When They Cry Hou + Game Recalled Due to Malware Attack
MangaGamer temporarily halts sale of USB hardcopies of remastered collection, digital editions unaffected
― MangaGamer announced on Thursday that it is recalling its most recent print run of USB hardcopies of Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Hou +, a remastered collection of the original sound novels' final three arcs, due to it being affected by a supply chain malware attack. The company is temporarily...
Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses It's a Little Hard to be a Villainess of an Otome Game in Modern Society Manga
Tofuro Futsukaichi's manga launches in English on August 4
― Titan manga revealed to ANN on Friday that it will publish Data and Tofuro Futsukaichi's It's a Little Hard to be a Villainess of an Otome Game in Modern Society (Gendai Shakai de Otome Game no Akuyaku Reijо̄ wo Suru no wa Chotto Taihen) manga for release on August 4, 2026. The first volume is available for pre-order from Amazon, Barnes & N...
You and I Are Polar Opposites TV Anime Reveals Noa's Opening Theme in 4th Promo Video
Series debuts on January 11 with Crunchyroll streaming
― Shochiku revealed a fourth promotional video on Friday for the television anime of Kōcha Agasawa's romantic comedy manga You and I Are Polar Opposites (Seihantaina Kimi to Boku). The video reveals and previews noa's opening theme song "Lose the Frames" ("Megane wo Hazushite"). (Note: The below video has English subtitles.) The series will debut...
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess' 2nd Season Anime Reveals Main Promo Video, More Cast
Yukari Tamura, Tomokazu Sugita join cast for series debuting on January 12
― The official website for the television anime of Robinson Haruhara and Hirakei's 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess (Hime-sama, "Gōmon" no Jikan Desu) manga revealed the main promotional video on Friday for the show's second season. The website also revealed two more cast members and the new season's theme song titles. South ...
Darwin Incident TV Anime Reveals Video, More Cast, January 6 Debut
Toshiyuki Morikawa, Rina Satō, more join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Shun Umezawa's The Darwin Incident (Darwin Jihen) manga debuted a new trailer on Friday that reveals that the anime will debut on January 6. The anime will debut on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on January 6 at 24:00 (effectively January 7 at 12:00 a.m.). The series will also debut on BS TV Tokyo on January...
Animated Devil May Cry Show's 2nd Season Debuts on May 12, 2026
1st season debuted on April 3
― Netflix announced on Thursday that it will debut the second season of the animated series of Capcom's Devil May Cry video game franchise on May 12, 2026. ⚔️ DEVIL MAY CRY ⚔️ Season 2 ⚔️ May 12, 2026 pic.twitter.com/gI8ZOsusRv— Netflix (@netflix) December 12, 2025 The first season premiered on April 3 with eight episodes. The first season features the characters Dante, ...
English Dub for Nukitashi The Animation Series Releases on December 17
Anime based on Qruppo's adult visual novel adventure game premiered in Japan on July 18
― WWWave Corporation's new anime streaming platform OceanVeil announced on Friday that it will stream the the English dub of Nukitashi the Animation, the anime of Qruppo's adult visual novel adventure game Nuki-Gee Mitai na Shima ni Sunderu Hinnyū (Watashi) wa Dō Surya Ii Desuka? (What's a Flat-Chested Girl Like M...
Baki-Dou Anime Reveals New Cast Member
Naoya Uchida plays Miyamoto Musashi in anime debuting in 2026
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the anime adaptation of Keisuke Itagaki's first Baki-Dou manga revealed on Friday that Naoya Uchida will play Miyamoto Musashi in the anime. The anime will stream on Netflix in 2026. Itagaki's original Baki The Grappler martial arts manga ran for 42 volumes in Weekly Shonen Champion magazine ...
Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories Anime Gets 16th Season on January 11
Theme of new season is "ties"
― The staff of the Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories television anime announced on Friday that the anime is getting a 16th season that will air on the TV Tokyo channel starting on January 11. The theme for this season is "ties." Cast members in the new season include: Kanji Tsuda, Ryō Hirano, Yūta Hoshino, Yutaka Shimizu, Satoko Tsuchiya, Tomoko Oishi, You Koizumi (from...
New High School! Kimengumi Anime Reveals Promo Video, 13 More Cast Members, Theme Song Artists
Rikon Densetsu, BREIMEN perform themes for series debuting on January 9 in Noitamina programming block
― The staff for the new television anime of Motoei Shinzawa's High School! Kimengumi (High School! Funny-Face Club) manga revealed a promotional video on Friday. The video reveals and previews Rikon Densetsu's ending theme song "Suteki!!" BREIMEN will perform the opening theme song "Funky Spice feat...
Shoji Kawamori's Labyrinth Anime Film Reveals 18 More Cast Members
New cast members include Yūichi Nakamura, May'n, Megumi Nakajima, Yūki Kaji, Kana Hanzawa, more
― The official website for Shōji Kawamori's original animation film Labyrinth (Meikyū no Shiori) revealed 18 more cast members without accompanying character credits on Friday. All of the new cast members have close ties to Kawamori and have appeared in his previous works.The new cast includes:Yūichi Nakam...
Roll Over and Die Anime's New Video Previews Ending Theme, Reveals January 8 Debut
2 new visuals also revealed
― The staff of the television anime based on writer kiki and illustrator Kinta's ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! (“Omae Gotoki ga Maō ni Kateru to Omou na” to Yūsha Party o Tsuihō Sareta node, Ōto de Kimama ni Kurashitai) light novel series revealed an "image promotional video" and two new "image visuals" on Friday. The a...
1st Girls & Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Film Gets Accompanying Mini-Anime
1st film opens on December 26
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed on Friday that the first film in the four-part theatrical anime project for Maruko Nii's Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! spinoff manga in the Girls und Panzer franchise will get an accompanying mini-anime titled "Shin Iemoto, Tōjō Desu!" (New School Head, Arrives!) that will screen after the main film. IMG 01_gplcg_ep02_c...
New Cat's Eye Anime Reveals More Cast, Trailer for 2nd Half
Ryōtarō Okiayu, Kenyū Horiuchi join cast for 2nd half debuting on December 26
― Disney+ is streaming a new trailer on Friday for the second half of the new anime of Tsukasa Hōjō's Cat's Eye manga. The staff also revealed two more cast members. Ryōtarō Okiayu plays Michael Heintz and Kenyū Horiuchi plays Shin Kaibara. Disney+ additionally revealed a new visual. The anime's first six weekly episodes pr...
Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Anime Reveals Main Promo Video, Ending Theme Artist, Early Streaming Debut for 2nd Episode
Kohta Yamamoto performs ending theme "Story feat. katagiri"
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Umikaze Minamino's Kunon the Sorcerer Can See (Majutsu-shi Kunon wa Mieteiru) light novel series unveiled on Friday the ending theme song artist, early January 4 stream for the second episode, and main promotional video. The video previews the opening theme song "Rakenaria no Yume" (Dream of...
'Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You' 2nd Season Previews ME:I's Opening Song
ME:I performs opening song "L to R" for January 8 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Haruka Mitsui's Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You (Dōse, Koishite Shimaunda or KoiShima) manga revealed a new promotional video for the anime's second season on Friday. The video previews the second season's opening theme song "L to R" (L and R) by ME:I. The series will debut on TBS on Janu...
Voice Actor Ayana Taketatsu Was a '90s Video Game Kid Like the Rest of Us
And she was a bishōjo & romance game enthusiast at that
― Voice actor Ayana Taketatsu revealed her gamer past on social media on Sunday. Taketatsu said, “Some of my childhood treasures at my parents' house. Have you played any of these games?” She posted a photo of several video games for the Super Nintendo, PlayStation, and PlayStation 2 consoles. Taketatsu prominently featured the Super Nintendo g...
Nioh 3 Game's TGA Trailer Reveals January 29 Demo Before February 6 Launch
Latest game in Koei Tecmo, Team Ninja's franchise to launch for PS5, Steam
― The Game Awards revealed a new trailer on Thursday for Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja's Nioh 3, the latest entry in the Nioh franchise. The video reveals a demo will be available for PlayStation 5 and Steam on January 29, 2026. Save data can be transferred to the full game. Those who complete the demo will also get a "Twin-Snake ...
Uma Musume Pretty Derby Wins Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025
Mario Kart World, Fatal Fury: CotW, FFT: The Ivalice Chronicles, Donkey Kong Bananza also win awards
― Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby game won Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025 event on Thursday.Other Japanese games or games based on Japanese franchises that won awards include:Best Sports/Racing Game: Mario Kart WorldBest Fighting Game: Fatal Fury: City of the WolvesBest Sim/Strategy Game: F...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Trailer Highlights Bowser Jr.
Film opens on April 3
― Illumination and Universal Pictures began streaming a new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, during the Game Awards event on Thursday. The trailer highlights Bowser Jr., and his confrontation with Mario and Luigi. The film will open in North America on April 3, and will open in Japan on April 24.Illumination founder and CEO Chr...
Capcom Unveils Mega Man: Dual Override Game for 2027 Release
Game ships for PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam
― Capcom unveiled a new game in its Mega Man game series titled Mega Man: Dual Override during the Game Awards event on Thursday. The game will debut in 2027 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Capcom recently announced Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, a collection of ...
Chainsaw Man Creator Celebrates Texas Chain Saw Massacre's Return
Tatsuki Fujimoto: "Each subsequent film always offers a cathartic experience you rarely get in other films"
― Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto posted comments regarding the upcoming theatrical re-release of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre film in Japanese theaters on Tuesday. Fujimoto said, "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an incredible film packed with gore, heartbreak, and sheer lovability. Peopl...
Bandai Namco Reveals Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Game
Game launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam in 2026
― Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the newest game in its Ace Combat modern air combat games, during the Game Awards on Thursday. The game will ship in 2026 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Entertainment released the Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown game in January 2019 for Pl...
Let's Play Anime Casts Singer Toshinobu Kubota as Himself
Kubota appears in final episode next week
― The official website for studio OLM's anime of Leeanne M. Krecic's (also known as "Mongie") Let's Play webcomic announced on Friday that singer Toshinobu Kubota, who performs the anime's opening and ending theme songs, will voice a character in the show also named Toshinobu Kubota, designed after himself. The character will appear in the anime's 12th and fi...
Netmarble's Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Game Unveils New Trailer
Game launches on January 28
― Netmarble unveiled a new trailer for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, its open-world game based on Nakaba Suzuki's The Seven Deadly Sins (Nanatsu no Taizai) manga franchise, during the Game Awards on Thursday. The game will launch on iOS, Android, PC via Steam, and PlayStation 5 on January 28, 2026.Sony describes the game:The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is an open-world RPG ...
Tokyo-Based Developer Shapefarm Unveils Orbitals Game
2 player co-op game debuts on Switch 2 in 2026
― Tokyo-based developer Shapefarm unveiled the new game Orbitals during the Game Awards event on Thursday. The game is a two player cooperative game that will launch for the Switch 2 in 2026. In the retro anime-inspired game, players are able to take on the role of Maki and Omura, who face off against threats to protect their homeworld from a supernatura...
Nagoshi Studio Reveals Gang of Dragon Game
Yakuza/Ryū ga Gotoku creator Toshihiro Nagoshi's studio develops game
― Designer Toshihiro Nagoshi's Nagoshi Studio unveiled a new game titled Gang of Dragon during the Game Awards on Thursday. Nagoshi Studios revealed a trailer for the game, but did not reveal other details about the game, including the release date or platforms. NetEase Games formed Nagoshi Studio Inc. in January 2022. The creator ...
Live-Action Street Fighter Film's Trailer Highlights Cast
Film opens on October 16, 2026
― Paramount Pictures unveiled a new trailer for Legendary Entertainment's live-action film of CAPCOM's Street Fighter fighting game series during the Game Awards on Thursday. The trailer highlights the film's cast. The film will open on October 16, 2026.The cast includes:Andrew Koji as RyuNoah Centineo as KenRayna Vallandingham as Juli (new announcement)Orville Peck as ...
Resident Evil Requiem Game's Trailer Reveals LEon Kennedy as 2nd Protagonist
Leon's playhable segments will be more action-oriented, in contrast to Grace's survival horror tone
― Capcom unveiled a new trailer for its Resident Evil requiem (Biohazard requiem) game during the Game Awards on Thursday. The trailer reveals iconic series character Leon Kennedy as a second playable character for the game. While the series' first playable character Grace Ashcroft's playable segments ...
Pragmata Game's Trailer Reveals April 24 Release, Switch 2 Version
Demo available on Steam now, with demo coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 later
― Capcom unveiled a new trailer for its Pragmata game during the Game Awards on Thursday. The trailer reveals the game's April 24 release date, and also reveals that the game will get a Switch 2 releaseEnglish trailer:Japanese trailer: A demo for the game is available now on PC via Steam, with the demo coming soon t...
Former Capcom Producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi's Studio Unveils Stupid Never Dies Action Game
Osaka-based studio GPTrack50 releases game on PS5, PC in 2026
― Osaka-based game development studio GPTrack50 unveiled a new game titled Stupid Never Dies during the Game Awards on Thursday. The game will release on PlayStation 5 and PC in 2026. Former Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi established GP Track 50. Kobayashi produced such titles as the first six Resident Evil games, Dino Crisis, Devil Ma...
Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Volumes 1-7 K-Comic Review
Dark Moon: The Blood Altar knows precisely what it wants to be and who it wants to be for. It's a fun, occasionally intense fantasy hung on a familiar framework and filled with small delights.
― Every so often, you encounter a series that is more fun than sensical, that wears its influences on its sleeve and gleefully indulges in narrative conventions designed not so much to tell an engaging and cohe...
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BookWalker Global Service Announces Update With Rebuilt Website, App, Reader
Users' previous purchases transfer to new library
― Kadokawa's BookWalker Global store announced on Tuesday that it is getting a big update with a new rebuilt website, app, and reader. Users' previous purchases will transfer to the new library, but they may need to set set up a new login. Additional performance improvements and features will roll out in the future. BookWalker CEO Samuel Pinansky will...
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Girls Band Cry Anime Gets Webtoon Adaptation
Webtoon adaptation aims to introduce series to broader global readership
― A.Tempo Media, a webtoon production and publishing company in Korea, unveiled a webtoon adaptation of the hit anime series Girls Band Cry at Korea's Animation & Game Festival (AGF) on December 5. The anime's official website had announced the webtoon on December 3. The webtoon adaptation aims to introduce the series to a broa...
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Voice Actor Jim Ward Dies at 66
Ward played Qwark in Ratchet and Clank, Jack Krauser in Resident Evil 4
― The Stephanie Miller Show host Stephanie Miller revealed that her former co-host and voice actor Jim Ward died on Wednesday. He was 66. Although the cause of death was not specified, Ward had a mild cognitive issue in 2021, which led to a severe case of COVID-19. He was hospitalized and paralyzed for four months. He also got Al...
This Week in Anime - Class is in Session
Chris and Steve head back to high school in preparation for the reboot of High School! Kimengumi.
― Chris and Steve head back to high school in preparation for the reboot of High School! Kimengumi. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. YouTube (via REMOW) streams Hig...
Exclusive: Nakama Press to Release Pen So's See You in Memories Graphic Novel
Award-winning work launches in English on May 12
― Nakama Press revealed to ANN on Thursday that it will release Hong Kong artist Pen So's See You in Memories comic, a silver winner of the 16th Japan International Manga Awards in 2022, in English on May 12, 2026.The publisher describes the story:Billie once basked in the spotlight as an internet singer-songwriter—until her fame faded and her songs dr...
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Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider, School for Wizards Old Enough to Learn Magic, 1 More Title
Also: The Assassin Laughs at Twilight
― Titan Manga revealed to ANN on Thursday that it will publish Yokusaru Shibata's Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider, Yūnagi's School for Wizards Old Enough to Learn Magic, and Paneguma's The Assassin Laughs at Twilight for release in 2026.
Titan Manga describes the story of Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider (Tōjima Tanzaburō wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai):Tojima Wants ...
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Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation ‒ Episode 7
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Ren'ai 0 Kilometer Game Launches on Steam on January 29 After Delay
Game previously slated for November 20 release
― Kawaiinium announced on Thursday that it will release the Ren'ai 0 Kilometer game in English for PC via Steam on January 29. The game was previously slated for release on November 20. Kawaiinium announced on November 10 that the game's release will be delayed to early 2026. Kawaiinium also announced that the game's original voice cast will reprise thei...
R-Type Dimensions III Game Announced
Side-scrolling shooter game will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, Steam in May 2026
― ININ Games announced on Wednesday the R-Type Dimensions III side-scrolling shooter game, slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam in May 2026. ININ Games is developing the game "in close cooperation with Tozai and Irem," the license ...
Nippon Ichi Software Reveals Curse Warrior Dungeon Crawler RPG for Release in March 2026
Guruguru develops game launching for PS5, PS4, Switch on March 26, 2026
― Nippon Ichi Software revealed the Curse Warrior video game on Thursday, slated for release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2026. The company is streaming a promotional video for the dungeon crawler RPG. Guruguru is developing the game. In the game, players will explore and conquer the "Eclipse,...
Snowball Earth Anime Reveals Main Cast, More Staff, April 2026 Debut in Teaser Video
Takuto Yoshinaga, Daisuke Hirakawa, more star in series at Studio KAI
― The website for the television anime of Yuhiro Tsujitsugu's Snowball Earth manga has revealed the anime's teaser trailer as well as the main cast, more staff, and a teaser visual. The anime will debut in April 2026 on the NTV channel. The anime will star: Takuto Yoshinaga as Tetsuo Yabusame Daisuke Hirakawa as Yukio Ami Koshimizu...
Dead Account Anime Reveals 6 New Cast, Theme Song Artists, January 10 Debut in New Promo Video
Fumiya Imai, Gen Sato, Maaya Uchida, more join anime's cast
― The official website for the television anime of Shizumu Watanabe's Dead Account manga unveiled on Thursday the anime's second key visual, third promotional video, additional cast members, and its January 10 debut. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Dead End" by Haru Igarashi, and the ending theme song "Raise wa Dōse" (...
Hell Mode Anime Reveals 2 More Cast Members, Previews Ending Theme in 2nd Promo Video
Akio Ōtsuka, Takahiro Miyamoto join cast for series debuting on January 9
― The official website for the television anime of writer Hamuo and illustrator Mo's Hell Mode - The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing (Hell Mode - Yarikomi Suki no Gamer wa Hai Settei no Isekai de Musō Suru) light novel series revealed on Thursday the anime's second promotional video, more cast, ...
Live-Action Niko Tama Series Unveils 9 More Cast, Theme Song Artist
Rock band Quruli performs theme song "oh my baby"
― The staff for the live-action series adaptation of Peko Watanabe's Niko Tama manga revealed on Tuesday the key visual, additional cast, and the series' theme song "oh my baby" by rock band Quruli. The newly announced cast includes (image above): Top row left to right: Honami Satō as Natsuko Kawai, Atsuko's college friend
Jin Suzuki as Jun Ishida, a...
Monster Hunter Showcase Reveals 'Habitat Restoration' Video for Monster Hunter Stories 3, Free Title Update 4 Video for Monster Hunter Wilds
Free Title Update 4 for Monster Hunter Wilds launches on December 16
― Capcom released its "Monster Hunter Showcase" video for December on Thursday, after delaying the showcase from Tuesday due to an earthquake and tsunami that happened in Japan on Monday night. The showcase revealed new trailers for the Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and Monster Hunter Wilds games. The Monster Hunter S...
Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise Anime Film Opens at #6, Live-Action Wind Breaker Opens at #8
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc rose back to #3, Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution drops to #9
― Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, rose back up from #10 to #3 in its 12th weekend. The film sold 100,000 tickets and earned 156,085,900 yen (about US$1 million) from Friday to Sunday. The flm has sold a total of 6.19 million tickets and...
World Trigger Anime's 'Reboot Project' to Re-Adapt Manga From 1st Chapter Including 3 Series Arcs
Project includes adaptation of Border Enlistment Arc, Large-Scale Invasion Arc, B-Rank Wars Arc
― The official X/Twitter account for the anime of Daisuke Ashihara's World Trigger manga announced on Thursday that the newly announced "Reboot Project" for the anime will re-adapt the original manga from the first chapter and will include the Border Enlistment Arc, Large-Scale Invasion Arc, and B-Rank War...
EVO, EVO Japan Fighting Game Tournaments Reveal Dates, Game Lineup for 2026
EVO 2026 takes place in Las Vegas on June 26-28, EVO Japan in Tokyo on May 1-3
― The Evolution Championship Series (EVO) fighting game tournament revealed the tournament dates and game lineups for both its Las Vegas and Japan tournaments during a live stream on Tuesday.Introducing the complete tournament lineup for #Evo2026. pic.twitter.com/j6QuyoXJFq— Evo (@Evo) December 10, 2025 The Las Vegas-based...
Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine, 2 More Detective Conan Films Stream on YouTube Every Saturday This December
2-part "The Diplomat Murder Case" episode, "Winter episode showcase" stream on December 12 & 19
― TMS Entertainment announced on its Bluesky account on Wednesday that its "Detective Conan: Cinema Saturdays" campaign will stream three more films this December on its "Anime! on TMS" YouTube channel. Additionally, the company will also stream the two-part episode "The Diplomat Murder Case" on December 1...