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Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon Novel Review
Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon is a magic realism exploration of grief and the intersection of life and death.
― What do the living owe the dead? What do the dead do for the living? There's no answer to these questions here. Still, Mizuki Tsujimura, author of Lonely Castle in the Mirror and A School Frozen in Time, encourages readers to think about them in this bittersweet, beautiful story about a...
This Week in Anime - The Best Manga in Young Magazine—U.S. Edition
Could English-language manga magazines be poised to make a comeback? Chris and Coop aren't sure, but Kodansha's English issue of Young is still a lot of fun!
― Could English-language manga magazines be poised to make a comeback? Chris and Coop aren't sure, but Kodansha's English issue of Young is still a lot of fun! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are...
Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World! Anime Series Review
Are Dark Elves your fetish? Are yandere girls? Well, if so, congratulations. If not… well, it’s best to simply move on and forget you saw anything at all.
― Are Dark Elves your fetish? Are yandere girls? Well, if so, congratulations. This show is for you. If not… well, it's best to simply move on and forget you saw anything at all. Yandere Dark Elf is one of those shows that knows what it is and who ...
This Week in Anime - Over Hype and Anime Stagnation
Steve and Lucas dissect what's really going on in the anime industry and what needs to change—and how elf ears are an indispensable part of the deal.
― Steve and Lucas dissect what's really going on in the anime industry and what needs to change—and how elf ears are an indispensable part of the deal. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views o...
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Game Review
The sheer variety on display is catnip for people who love tinkering with robots, and you'll have plenty to chew throw once you have your perfect mechanical soldier.
― The original Daemon X Machina was a fun mech battle game, but it unfortunately passed by most audiences without much notice. Developer First Studio took stock of the situation and did everything in their power to ensure that their sequ...
Mechanical Marie Volume 1 Manga Review
Only one volume in, I’m already rooting for Marie and Arthur’s future happiness together.
― With an absurd premise that requires suspension of disbelief on several levels, Mechanical Marie is nevertheless a delightfully sweet and funny high society romcom that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish, leaving me eagerly anticipating not only the remaining five volumes in this short series, but also ...
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Musical Duo GARNiDELiA Goes on Indefinite Hiatus
Duo's vocalist Maria expresses surprise at announcement
― Composer Yoshinori "toku" Abe announced on the official website for the music duo GARNiDELiA on Tuesday that the duo is going on an indefinite hiatus. According to the announcement, all concerts planned for this year's "GARNiDELiA stellacage tour 2025 [PROGRESS]" are now canceled. Mai "MARiA" Mizuhashi, the vocalist half of the duo, responded ...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 31-September 6
Wistoria: Wand and Sword, Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World? anime; Adabana, The Princess I Loved in My Past Life is Now a Middle-Aged Dad manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date A Nobody's Way Up to an Exploration Hero BD (subtitles-only)Please Crunchyroll US$69.98 September 2 Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World? BDCite Crunchyroll US$69.98 September 2 W...
April Showers Bring May Flowers Special Manga Ends
Special edition for manga launched on May 4
― This year's October issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Young Ace magazine published the final chapter for Roku Sakura's Busu ni Hanataba o. -Bloom- (April Showers Bring May Flowers: Bloom), the new "special edition" for the April Showers Bring May Flowers (Busu ni Hanataba o, or literally Flowers for Ugly) manga, on Thursday. Sakura launched the new "special edi...
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The Water Magician #9 [rate]
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Witches Can't Be Collared Manga Adaptation Ends
Manga's final volume ships on October 3
― This year's October issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine published the final chapter of Yuri Yumemi and artist Makuei's Witches Can't Be Collared (Majo ni Kubiwa wa Tsukerarenai, also known as Can't Be Put Collars on Witches.) manga adaptation on Thursday. The manga's second and final compiled book volume will ship in Japan on October 3. Yen Press licensed ...
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KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER PRODUCTION #9 [rate]
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Weekly Spa! Launches Manga Spa! Website on September 24
Midori no Makibao's Tsunomaru launches The Dogfather manga on September 29
― Fusosha's Weekly Spa! magazine announced in late August that it is launching Manga Spa!, a new manga website, on September 24. Among the new manga on the service are The Dogfather by Tsunomaru (Midori no Makibao), which will launch on September 29. New manga also include Shimoteku-ke ~Gan, Kaigo, Hattatsu-Shōgai! Ponkotsu Sa...
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Solo Camping for Two #9 [rate]
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Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon Novel Review
Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon is a magic realism exploration of grief and the intersection of life and death.
― What do the living owe the dead? What do the dead do for the living? There's no answer to these questions here. Still, Mizuki Tsujimura, author of Lonely Castle in the Mirror and A School Frozen in Time, encourages readers to think about them in this bittersweet, beautiful story about a...
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DAN DA DAN #22 [rate]
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Abrams ComicArts Distributes Books With Lunar Distribution
Abrams previously distributed through Diamond Comics
― Abrams Books' manga- and comic book-focused division Abrams ComicArts announced on August 28 that it is now working with book distributor Lunar Distribution for its titles to the comics direct market. Abrams Books and Abrams ComicArts previously distributed books through Diamond Comic Distributors Inc. A spokesperson from Abrams ComicArts told AN...
Izanagi Games Announces Akiba Lost Live-Action Game
Hiromitsu Kitayama stars in 2026 game for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC
― Publisher Izanagi Games announced on Thursday Akiba Lost, a live-action game slated for release in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The publisher is co-producing the game with Nippon Television Network Corporation and Nippon Television AX-ON. The company unveiled a trailer and visual: Th...
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT ‒ Episode 9
Instead of a neutral character combo, it seems the team stumbled into the most potent crack-ship possible in this show. It has to be healthier than Kneesocks hooking up with her sister.
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Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! #10 [rate]
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est em's King's Ear Manga Ends With 6th Volume
6th volume ships on October 30
― Shogakukan is listing the sixth compiled book volume of est em's Ō-sama no Mimi ~Himitsu no Bar e Yōkoso~ (King's Ear) manga as the final volume. The volume will ship on October 30. The manga is an omnibus story that centers on a bar that trades in secrets. The bar's owner is constantly in search of exquisite secrets, and has his customers confide in him. est em launc...
This Week in Anime - The Best Manga in Young Magazine—U.S. Edition
Could English-language manga magazines be poised to make a comeback? Chris and Coop aren't sure, but Kodansha's English issue of Young is still a lot of fun!
― Could English-language manga magazines be poised to make a comeback? Chris and Coop aren't sure, but Kodansha's English issue of Young is still a lot of fun! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are...
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Dr. Stone: Science Future #21 [rate]
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 ‒ Episode 10
All known immediate threats have been handled. So, what do our heroes decide to do? Take part in a beauty pageant, of course.
Mizue Odawara's Schluss no Majo Manga Ends With 12th Volume
Volume ships on October 18
― Online retailers are listing the 12th compiled book volume of Mizue Odawara's Schluss no Majo manga as the final volume. The volume will ship on October 18. The fantasy romance manga centers on Vy, a girl who considers herself a failed witch for not being able to cast magic. When she meets the mage Juli, who rescues her from a fairy attack, the two begin to become attract...
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Captivated, by You #3 [rate]
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Clevatess ‒ Episode 10
The general was a good man once, too, and his friendship with Margo was truly a prime source of their incredible strength.
Dusk Beyond the End of the World Anime Reveals 4 More Cast Members
Miyuki Sawashiro, Tomori Kusunoki, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Yōhei Azakami join original anime's cast
― The official website for P.A. Works' new original television anime series Dusk Beyond the End of the World (Towa no Yugure) revealed four new cast members on Thursday: Miyuki Sawashiro as Yoiyami, an android with a face resembling Yugure, and one of the commanders of the OWEL special forces Tomori Kusuno...
Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded TV Anime Reveals October 21 Debut, Full Staff, New Visual
Yumeta Company animates new series
― The official website for Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded, the first anime series based on MIXL's Monster Strike mobile role-playing game franchise to premiere on broadcast television, revealed on Thursday the anime will premiere on October 21. The anime will air for one cours (quarter of a year) on Tokyo MX and a total of 45 channels across Japan. The website a...
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace Anime Reveals 2 New Cast, October 6 Debut
Saori Hayami, Sumire Uesaka join anime's cast
― Happinet revealed the second key visual, additional cast, and October 6 debut for the television anime of Kuzushiro's Egao no Taenai Shokuba Desu. (A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace) manga on Thursday. The newly announced cast are: Saori Hayami as Yuzuki Hazama, Futami's best friend since their school days Sumire Uesaka as Nagomi Hayachine, Futami...
Chained Soldier 2 Anime Reveals January 2026 Debut in 1st Trailer
Video teases character Mira Kamiunten
― Pony Canyon revealed on Thursday the first trailer video and January 2026 debut for the second season of the television anime of writer Takahiro and artist Yōhei Takemura's Chained Soldier (Mato Seihei no Slave or literally, Slave of the Magic Capital's Elite Troops) manga. The video also teased the voice of the character Mira Kamiunten. More cast will be annou...
Thirdverse Announces Hello Kitty Skyland Social VR Game for Quest, Other VR Platforms
Game's early access slated for release late this year
― XR game studio Thirdverse announced on Thursday the Hello Kitty Skyland social VR game, which it will release on Meta Quest and other major virtual reality platforms. The game's early access is slated for release in late 2025. The game's Creator Program is also now open, and is accepting applications. Thirdverse posted a shorts video of the game...
A Star Brighter Than the Sun Anime Reveals New Cast Member, Ending Song Artist in 2nd Promo Video
Haruka Shiraishi joins cast, Wanuka performs ending song of October 2 series
― The official website for the anime of Kazune Kawahara's A Star Brighter Than the Sun (Taiyō Yori mo Mabushii Hoshi) manga revealed the anime's additional cast and ending theme song in its second promotional video on Thursday. The video reveals and previews the ending theme song "Saishin-wa" (Latest Episode) by Wanuka. Haru...
Live-Action Wakako-zake Season 9 Unveils More Cast, Opening Song Artist
Kanji Tsuda, Sports Makita, Takeo Gozu, Sujitarō Tamabukuro join cast
― The official website for the live-action series based on Chie Shinkyū's Wakako-zake manga unveiled a new visual, more cast members, and the opening theme song for the series' ninth season on Thursday. The additional cast members include Kanji Tsuda, Sports Makita, Takeo Gozu, and Sujitarō Tamabukuro. Riria. performs the ninth sea...
Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team Manga Ends in 5th Volume
Volume 5 ships on October 23
― Kadokawa lists the fifth compiled book volume for Tatsuma Ejiri's Mobile Suits Gundam Red Giant 03rd MS Team (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Akai 3-kyosei) manga as the final volume. The volume will ship on October 23. The manga is set after the failed Zeon attack on Jaburo in South America, and centers on the titular Federation unit, chasing down the retreating and outnumbered Ze...
GARNiDELiA Vocalist MARiA Reports Her Agency Has Not Paid Her Wages
MARiA: “I have come to the realization through a third party that my agency has not officially paid me for my activities over the past few years. I believe there are instances when payments were not made at all.”
― Following the September 2 announcement of Japanese pop rock duo Garnidelia's indefinite hiatus, GARNiDELiA vocalist Mai “MARiA” Mizuhashi reported that she had not been paid for her work ...
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Anime Reveals Ending Song, October 6 Debut in 2nd Promo Video
BONNIE PINK writes lyrics, performs "Like Gravity" ending song
― The staff for the television anime of Matsuri Akai's My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's (Assassin de Aru Ore no Status ga Yūsha Yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi Nodaga) light novel series revealed on Thursday the anime's key visual, second main promotional video, and October 6 debut. The video reveals and previews the ending...
One-Punch Man Season 3 Director Shinpei Nagai Responds to Fan Concerns
Response comes amidst fans' worries over season 3's quality with relatively unknown director
― Shinpei Nagai released a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday regarding his appointment as the One Punch Man season 3 director and concerns over the quality of the new season of the anime series. Nagai starts with a brief overview of his career and anime series he has worked on: "I've ...
4K Remaster of Mamoru Oshii's Angel's Egg Anime Posts Trailer
4K remaster opens in N. America on November 19, with earlier festival screenings from September onwards
― Tokuma Shoten began streaming a new trailer for the 4K remaster of Mamoru Oshii and Yoshitaka Amano's 1985 anime Angel's Egg (Tenshi no Tamago) on Thursday. The 78th Cannes International Film Festival's Cinéma de la Plage screened the world premiere of the 4K remaster on May 20. The film will get...
Akihito Yoshitomi's The Wicked King and the Secret Memory Manga Ends
Manga launched in 2023
― Hero's Inc.'s Comiplex manga website published the final chapter of Akihito Yoshitomi's Monty Paradise -Ijiwaru na Ōsama to Himitsu no Kioku- (The Wicked King and the Secret Memory) manga on August 29. The manga centers on Heita Tsukigami, a 26 year old salaryman who is supposedly sleeping on the train on his way home. But when he wakes up, he finds himself in a garbage dump....
Exit 8 Has Highest 3-Day Opening for Live-Action Films This Year in Japan
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle stays at #1
― Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, ranked at #1 in its seventh weekend. The film sold 706,000 tickets and earned 1,094,840,600 yen (about US$7.35 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has so far sold 21.10 million tickets for a cumul...
Taro Chiaki's 'Maō no Musume, Sugoku Choroi' Manga Ends
Romantic comedy manga launched in 2020
― Akita Shoten's Manga Cross website published the final chapter of Taro Chiaki's Maо̄ no Musume, Sugoku Choroi (The Demon King's Daughter is Very Simple-Minded) manga on Wednesday. The romantic comedy centers on Hell, the daughter of the Demon King who resurrects the hero she resents for sealing her father. Hell plans to torment the hero as her servant, but he ...
Hiroshi Motomiya Launches New Manga on September 17
Motomiya to launch Bunnaguri Sensei manga about passionate teacher
― This year's 19th issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump magazine revealed on Wednesday that Hiroshi Motomiya will launch a new manga titled Bunnaguri Sensei (Punching Teacher) in the magazine's next issue on September 17. The magazine teases the manga's story about a passionate teacher that will punch a hole in the school education with his...
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New Saga #10 [rate]
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Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze #10 [rate]
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Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse #10 [rate]
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Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze TV Anime Casts Fūka Izumi
Izumi plays Sakura Yaotome in 10th episode
― The official website for Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze, the television anime of Aya Hirakawa's Mikadono San Shimai wa Angai, Choroi romantic comedy manga, announced on Thursday that Fūka Izumi is joining the cast as Sakura Yaotome, a high-school shogi player who has made her way to the title match. She considers herself as Miwa's rival. Sakura ...
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ‒ Episode 9
Unlike previous plotlines, this has the potential to be a good arc for another potential love interest while also being a good arc for Renako herself.
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I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince #21 [rate]
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube #10 [rate]
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Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World! Anime Series Review
Are Dark Elves your fetish? Are yandere girls? Well, if so, congratulations. If not… well, it’s best to simply move on and forget you saw anything at all.
― Are Dark Elves your fetish? Are yandere girls? Well, if so, congratulations. This show is for you. If not… well, it's best to simply move on and forget you saw anything at all. Yandere Dark Elf is one of those shows that knows what it is and who ...
Fly Me to the Moon Manga Takes 3-Issue Break
Series resumes on October 1
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The 40th issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday that Kenjirō Hata's Fly Me to the Moon manga will enter a hiatus for the second time this year, resuming serialization in the 44th issue on October 1. The series returned from hiatus on June 25 after taking a hiatus on May 7. The comedy follows a boy named Nasa who meets a "generally cut...
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New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT #9 [rate]
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HIDIVE Streams Incomplete Version of Sword of the Demon Hunter Anime's Episode 21
Episode aired with missing frames, filters, notable graphic effects
― HIDIVE streamed an incomplete version of episode 21 of the television anime of Moto'o Nakanishi's Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho novel series on Sunday due to scheduling constraints for the simulcast release, according to the streamer. The episode aired with missing frames, filters, and notable graphic effects. HIDIVE co...
Cross Infinite World Licenses The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor Short Story Collections
Also: "Ayakashi Moving Service" one-shot novel
― Cross Infinite World announced on Tuesday that it has licensed the following titles: Title: The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor: The Official History of the Continent of Platy short story collection
Creators: Sarasa Nagase (story), Mitsuya Fuji (art)
Release Date: November 30 (digital), physical version at later date
Synopsis: These are the ...
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon #10 [rate]
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Octopath Traveler 0 Prequel Game Reveals Story, New Features
Game launches on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC on December 4
― Square Enix revealed the story and new features for Octopath Traveler 0, a new prequel game in the Octopath Traveler series, on Wednesday. Square Enix also revealed screenshot images from the game: IMG ssaction1.png
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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 #9 [rate]
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Clevatess #10 [rate]
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Ikoku Nikki TV Anime Unveils Main Cast, More Staff, January 2026 Debut in 1st Promo Video
Miyuki Sawashiro, Fuko Mori star in anime
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Tomoko Yamashita's Ikoku Nikki (Diary of a Strange Land) manga revealed on Wednesday the anime's first key visual and promotional video, main cast, additional staff, and January 2026 debut on the ABC TV, Tokyo MX, and BS Asahi channels. The anime will star: Miyuki Sawashiro as Makio Kōdai Fuko Mori as Asa Tak...
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King Anime Delayed From October 2025 to April 2026
Production committee cites plans to improve quality
― The production committee for the television anime of Noriaki Kotoba's The Barbarian's Bride (Hime Kishi wa Barbaroi no Yome) manga announced on Wednesday that the staff is delaying the anime from this October to next April. The committee cited plans to improve the quality of the work. Crunchyroll had announced last month it would stream the anime ...
Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to be a Masked Rider Anime Reveals Opening Song, October 4 Debut
"TeddyLoid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki accelerated by TOPHAMHAT-KYO (FAKE TYPE.)" perform "Wanna be" opening
― The 5-ji ni Muchū! Japanese variety program revealed on Wednesday the opening theme song and October 4 debut for the anime of Yokusaru Shibata's Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to be a Masked Rider (Tōjima Tanzaburō wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai) manga. TeddyLoid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki accelerated by TOPHAM...
Spy x Family Makes Cover of Japanese Fashion Magazine Seventeen
SPY×FAMILY's Anya & Becky show off their high school girl look
― SPY×FAMILY characters Anya Forger and Becky Blackbell have made the cover of the Japanese quarterly fashion magazine Seventeen's Autumn 2025 issue. The cover shows off Anya and Becky's "girls' high school-style uniform" coordination in an original illustration (despite the two being about a decade shy of entering high school in the mang...
Nezumi-kun no Chokki Picture Books Get TV Anime
Picture books center on red-vested mouse Nezumi-kun
― Poplar Publishing Co., Ltd. announced on Wednesday that Nakashiwo and Noriko Ueno's Nezumi-kun no Chokki (Nezumi-kun's Vest) picture book series is inspiring a television anime adaptation. The picture books center on the titular mouse Nezumi-kun, who wears a signature red vest. The character featured in the Tobidasu Ehon 3D movie in 2010. The book...
Toritsukare Otoko Film's Trailer Unveils More Cast, Songs
Hayato Kakizawa, Takahiro Yamamoto, Shinji Kawada, Nana Mizuki, Toshiyuki Morikawa join cast
― The official website for the musical anime film of Shinji Ishii's Toritsukare Otoko (Obsessed Man) novel began streaming a new visual and trailer for the film on Wednesday. The trailer announces more cast members for the film. It also previews the film's musical song number "Fanfare ~Koi ni Ukarete~" (Fanfa...
One-Punch Man Season 3's Ad Announces October 5 Premiere, Staff (Updated)
Commercial previews opening song by JAM Project, Babymetal
― The staff for the anime based on ONE and Yūsuke Murata's One Punch Man manga announced on Wednesday that the third season will premiere on October 5 at 11:45 p.m. JST (10:45 a.m. EDT) on the TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, and TV Kyushu channels. The staff also unveiled a visual and commercial that previews the new o...
Shonen Jump Pop-Up Shop to Open in Southern California on Saturday
Get your favorite Jump merch in Torrance!
― Viz Media announced on Monday that a pop-up Shonen Jump Shop will open for a limited time at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, California. The shop will be open between September 6 and October 6 and feature official imported and licensed products from several Weekly Shonen Jump manga series. Merchandise includes shirt, acrylics, and posters from serie...
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Remake's Trailer Previews Gameplay
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC on September 26
― Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled a new trailer on Tuesday for Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, a remake of the original Pac-Man World 2 game with new features, previewing the gameplay. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on September 26....
The Emperor and I's mato Launches New Manga
Ittan Cafe ni Shimasenka? manga launches on September 28
― Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ website announced on Monday that artist mato will launch a new manga titled Ittan Cafe ni Shimasenka? (Why Don't We Go to a Cafe for a While?) on September 28. The manga teases of a gentle and tasty cafe story. mato launched The Emperor and I (Emperor to Issho) manga on Shonen Jump+ in 2015. The manga ended in its four...
Needy Streamer Overload Game's Writer Nyalra Establishes New Company
Two new future games teased
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Writer Nyalra reported on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday that he has established a new company to hold the rights of his future projects including the previously announced 13-episode television anime, a new short visual novel game, as well as a bigger indie game. The writer also noted he had acquired funds, created a game proposal, and assembled a productio...
Call of the Night Season 2 ‒ Episode 9
Anko is Not Okay.
Nana to Kaoru's Ryuta Amazume Launches New Manga on September 11
Omae no Kao wo Tashikametai follows woman's sexual relationship with invisible man
― Kodansha's YanMaga Web website announced on Monday that Ryuta Amazume will launch a new manga titled Omae no Kao wo Tashikametai (I Want to See Your Expression) on September 11. The erotic comedy manga centers on Madoka Misumi, a woman who loves sex. She meets an invisible man named Tōru One, and gets excited with th...
Sword of the Demon Hunter ‒ Episode 21
Forget the technical issues with this episode's roll-out, I was annoyed with how much of a squib it was.
Zoids, Patlabor Get Crossover Manga
Zoids x Patlabor -Code Name B.U.D.D.Y.- manga centers on Hunter Wolf arriving in Patlabor world
― Naoto Tsushima launched a manga crossover between the Zoids and Patlabor franchises titled Zoids x Patlabor -Code Name B.U.D.D.Y.- on IMAGICA Infos' Hero Comics website on Saturday. The manga centers on the Zoid Hunter Wolf, who is transported to the world of Patlabor and protects Tokyo alongside the new...
Witch Watch ‒ Episode 22
There isn't really anything off about how this week's shorts have been adapted, but I do wish they'd picked some better ones to place together.
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Turkey!-Time to Strike- #9 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Over Hype and Anime Stagnation
Steve and Lucas dissect what's really going on in the anime industry and what needs to change—and how elf ears are an indispensable part of the deal.
― Steve and Lucas dissect what's really going on in the anime industry and what needs to change—and how elf ears are an indispensable part of the deal. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views o...
'Luca, the Dragon Vet' Manga Enters Final Arc
Yūna Hirasawa launched manga in 2022
― Yūna Hirasawa revealed on her X/Twitter account on Sunday that her Luca, the Dragon Vet (Ryūi no Luca, also known as Lucíana, Dragon Veterinarian) manga has entered its final arc, but the manga's climax is still a while away. Kodansha USA Publishing licensed the manga and will begin releasing the manga in print in fall 2026. The company describes the manga: Luca...
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
Creating a situation where Marin is potentially forced to confront somebody who just straight up doesn't like her could be interesting.
Sōsō Sakakibara, Yukiaki Kurando's 'Jaa, Kimi no Kawari ni Korosō ka?' Manga Ends in 2 Chapters
Series debuted in November 2018
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The October issue of Akita Publishing's Bessatsu Young Champion magazine revealed on Tuesday that Sōsō Sakakibara and Yukiaki Kurando's Jaa, Kimi no Kawari ni Korosō ka? (Well, Should I Commit Murder In Your Stead?) manga will end in two chapters. The manga centers on Yūma Fujikura, a constantly bullied first year high school student. When a classmate named Ryō Amer...
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Mr. Osomatsu #9 [rate]
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Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 19
We'll have to see how well the show manages to deliver on all these looming threads, but there's at least enough here to work with to help this season go out with a bang
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Game Review
The sheer variety on display is catnip for people who love tinkering with robots, and you'll have plenty to chew throw once you have your perfect mechanical soldier.
― The original Daemon X Machina was a fun mech battle game, but it unfortunately passed by most audiences without much notice. Developer First Studio took stock of the situation and did everything in their power to ensure that their sequ...
Heroic Songs: the Remix! Game Announces Steam Launch Delay; Streams Opening Movie
Game's Steam launch delayed to October 8
― Frontier Works announced on Monday that the Steam release date for its Heroic Songs: the Remix! game has been delayed to October 8 to focus on improving the game's quality. Additionally, the company started streaming the game's opening movie on Monday. The game was initially slated to launch on Steam on September 15. The game will still launch digitally for ...
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra Anime's 3rd Promo Video Previews 2nd Half
Anime premiered on July 6
― Happinet streamed on Tuesday the third promotional video for the television anime of Fehu Kazuno's Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin (Isekai Mokushiroku Mynoghra: Hametsu no Bunmei de Hajimeru Sekai Seifuku) isekai fantasy light novel, and it previews the anime's second half: The anime premiered on the Tokyo MX channel and on ...
Ruri Rocks ‒ Episode 9
The slideshow of saucy setups is punctuated with lovingly grounded animation of Nagi hammering apart rocks while wearing said maid outfit, as the Ruri Rocks crew are, above all, creators of culture.
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Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show #10 [rate]
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Chainsaw Man Creator Tatsuki Fujimoto's 8 Short Stories Get Anthology Anime Series on Prime Video on November 7 (Updated With Trailer)
Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 anthology series adapts short stories created by Fujimoto between ages 17-26
― Amazon's Prime Video announced on Wednesday an anthology anime series titled Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26, which adapts eight short stories created by manga artist Tatsuki Fujimoto between ages 17 and 26. The series will exclusively debut in over 240 countries and territories on Prime Video on November 7. ...
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Detectives These Days Are Crazy! #10 [rate]
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Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 ‒ Episode 19
We just haven’t spent as much time with Ichikawa in the past, and in the present, there is no one in much immediate danger either.
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A Couple of Cuckoos #9 [rate]
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CITY The Animation ‒ Episode 9
You’d think by now CITY would be out of tricks, but no, it’s still finding new ways to impress both visually and emotionally nine episodes in.
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Rent-A-Girlfriend #46 [rate]
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One Piece ‒ Episode 1141
Here we get to see the joyful, destructive goofballery of that idea in action as Dorry and Brogy's giants rip apart the navy and marines without so much as a scratch.
Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse Anime Casts Tomoaki Maeno
Maeno voices Kunihito in anime's 10th episode on Wednesday
― The staff for Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse, david production's first original television anime, revealed a new cast member on Tuesday. Tomoaki Maeno will voice the character Kunihito, a passionate man who lived as a public order official in Heian-kyō 1,000 years ago. The character will appear in the series' 10th episode on Wednesday. The ani...
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Season 2 Casts Takaya Kuroda
Kuroda voices Kanzenshoku in episode 21 on Wednesday
― The staff for the second television anime season based on Kenkyo na Circle's I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability (Tensei Shitara Dainana Ōji Datta no de, Kimamani Majutsu o Kiwamemasu) light novels announced on Tuesday that Takaya Kuroda is joining the cast as Kanzenshoku. The character will ap...
Live-Action Kanagawa Elves Series Casts Ray Fujita as Narrator
Series based on Yoroida's fantasy comedy manga debuts on September 30
― The staff for the live-action series of Yoroida's #Kanagawa ni Sunderu Elf (Kanagawa Elves or literally, The Elves Living in Kanagawa) manga revealed on Tuesday the show's key visual and its narrator, actor and musician Ray Fujita. The live-action series will star (from top left to bottom right in image above): Sion Yoshitaka as ...
Musical Duo GARNiDELiA Goes on Indefinite Hiatus
Duo's vocalist Maria expresses surprise at announcement
― Composer Yoshinori "toku" Abe announced on the official website for the music duo GARNiDELiA on Tuesday that the duo is going on an indefinite hiatus. According to the announcement, all concerts planned for this year's "GARNiDELiA stellacage tour 2025 [PROGRESS]" are now canceled. Mai "MARiA" Mizuhashi, the vocalist half of the duo, responded ...
Throngs Pay Respects at Closing of GiGO Akihabara #1 (Formerly Sega's Flagship Arcade)
Fans assemble as its shutters closed for one final time
― The GiGO Akihabara #1 arcade, formerly Sega flagship arcade, closed for the last time on Sunday. In what appears to be the arcade's final X (formerly Twitter) post, the staff thanked fans after it had shut down operations. The staff added, “Thank you for your love over the past 33 years!” and included a photo of fans gathered around the arcade...
Final Fantasy Tactics Game Remaster Streams 'Enhanced' Opening Movie
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox X|S, PC on September 30
― Square Enix streamed the "enhanced" opening movie for Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, the Final Fantasy Tactics remastered bundled edition, on Monday. Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles will feature two versions of the game. The enhanced version features fully voiced dialogue in English and Japan...
Gachiakuta Anime Casts Mamoru Miyano, Yūko Sanpei
Miyano plays August, Sanpei plays Remlin
― The official Instagram account for the television anime of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga announced two more cast members for the anime on Tuesday. The newly announced cast members are: Mamoru Miyano as August, Eishia's older brother Yūko Sanpei as Remlin, the new Spellcaster of Canvas Town The characters will appear in the ninth episode, which will premiere t...
Keisuke Matsumoto Helms Inpuru-kun no Sonzai Shinai Shigoto Short Anime
Anime based on temp agency Improve's Inpuru-kun mascot
― Anime director Keisuke Matsumoto unveiled a new short anime on Monday titled Inpuru-kun no Sonzai Shinai Shigoto (Inpuru's Nonexistent Jobs), with an episode already available, and new episodes on the 1st and 15th of every month. The anime is based on temp agency Improve's mascot Inpuru-kun. The anime centers on Inpuru-kun taking on absurd temp...
Evangelion Films Return to Japanese Theaters in 2025-2026
Latest versions of films screened monthly from October to February
― The website for the Evangelion anime franchise announced on Monday the "Monthly Eva: Evangelion 30th Movie Fest. 2025-2026," which features monthly revival screenings of the franchise's six films in theaters throughout Japan. The festival celebrates the 30th anniversary of the franchise and will run from October to February. The scr...
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Sakamoto Days #19 [rate]
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2nd Live-Action Golden Kamuy Film's Teaser Reveals Title, March 13 Debut
Kento Yamazaki, Anna Yamada reprise roles
― The official staff for the live-action Golden Kamuy films announced in a teaser trailer on Monday that the second film is titled Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Kangoku Shūgeki-hen (Golden Kamuy: Attack on Abashiri Prison Arc) and will open on March 13. The staff also revealed the cast, the staff list, and a key visual. Kento Yamazaki reprises his role as Saichi Sug...
Secrets of the Silent Witch ‒ Episode 9
Casey wants to make her exile easier on Monica—tries to goad Monica into replacing her sadness with hate or apathy. But, unfortunately, that's not the kind of person Monica is.
Gachiakuta ‒ Episodes 7-8
Rudo's first job is in the bag, he's an official member of the Cleaners, and he is beginning to reap the rewards of his new position, such as the crew of cool new friends and access to all of the decadent sweets he can eat.
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There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... #9 [rate]
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Grand Blue Dreaming #9 [rate]
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Mechanical Marie Volume 1 Manga Review
Only one volume in, I’m already rooting for Marie and Arthur’s future happiness together.
― With an absurd premise that requires suspension of disbelief on several levels, Mechanical Marie is nevertheless a delightfully sweet and funny high society romcom that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish, leaving me eagerly anticipating not only the remaining five volumes in this short series, but also ...
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus ‒ Episode 9
To Himeji, love is something others do to her—not something she does to others.
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Summer Pockets #22 [rate]
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Sword of the Demon Hunter #21 [rate]
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The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
This is a situation that's just begging to be shaken up. Assumptions run rampant in this episode, and only two people are trying to see beyond them.
To Be Hero X ‒ Episode 22
While Nice does the right thing, he does it in the wrong way. Deep down, part of him is still trying to accomplish Shand's original plan—if only half-heartedly.
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
I did not put money down on Teru becoming the funniest character in the show, but I really should have.
Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family! Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff, Opening Song, October 5 Debut in Main Trailer
Rika Nagae, Hinaki Yano join anime's cast
― Kadokawa revealed on Monday the main promotional video, additional cast, staff, and the October 5 debut for the television anime of Nanateru's Alma-chan wa Kazoku ni Naritai (Alma-chan Wants to Have a Family!) manga. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Dramatic Overlay" by ZAQ. The newly announced cast are: Rika Nagae as Makina Hinaki Yan...
Voice Actor Tatsuhisa Suzuki Resumes Musical Activities With New Music Project 'SHINKIRO&Co.'
Suzuki to still use vocalist name Ta_2; to hold 1st solo concert under SHINKIRO&Co. project on October 13
― Japanese entertainment news websites reported on Monday that voice actor Tatsuhisa Suzuki is set to fully resume his musical career with a music project called "SHINKIRO&Co.," and will hold a band-style solo concert titled "cantabile con anima" on October 13 at the Shinagawa Intercity Hall in T...
'I'm Just a Villager, So What?' Writer Arata Shiraishi Launches New Manga
Shiraishi writes, Naka Nanatsu draws Kōjo Tensei ~Densetsu no Dai Madōshi (♂), Hime Kishi to Narite Densetsu no Reijō Kishi-dan wo Tsukuri Musō Suru~ manga
― Kodansha's Magazine Pocket service launched on Sunday a new manga titled Kōjo Tensei ~Densetsu no Dai Madōshi (♂), Hime Kishi to Narite Densetsu no Reijō Kishi-dan wo Tsukuri Musō Suru~ (Princess Reincarnation: The Legendary Great (Male) Magicia...
Tomodachi Game's Mikoto Yamaguchi, Dopeman's Yūhei Ogino Launch New Manga
Yamaguchi, Ogino launched Reincarnated Fighting Gamer manga on August 22
― Writer Mikoto Yamaguchi (Tomodachi Game) and artist Yūhei Ogino (Dopeman) launched a new manga titled Tensei Kaku Gamer Oji demo Kateru Isekai Kōryaku (Reincarnated Fighting Gamer) on Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump website on August 22. Yamaguchi is credited for the original story, and Ogino is drawing the manga. The story ce...
Live-Action 5 Centimeters Per Second Film Screens at Busan Film Fest, Gets Asian Release
Film to screen at Busan Film Fest's Open Cinema section
― The official website for the live-action film of Makoto Shinkai's 5 Centimeters per Second anime film announced on August 26 that the film has been selected for the Open Cinema section of the 30th Busan International Film Festival, which will be held on September 17-26. Additionally, the film is confirmed to get screenings throughout Asia, wit...
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH Remake Game Launches Worldwide on September 18 for Smartphones, PC
Collectible strategy RPG launched in Korea on May 15
― Netmarble announced on Friday in an online showcase for its Seven Knights Re:BIRTH game that it will launch the game worldwide for iOS, Android, and PC on September 18. The below video features a Q&A with two game developers and an explanation some of the game's mechanics, before revealing the game's global release date. The game is a collectible...
U.S. Appeals Court: Most 2025 Tariff Orders Are Illegal, But Will Stay in Effect Until October
AmiAmi to hold packages while arranging alternate shipping methods
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A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that the majority of U.S. President Donald Trump's executive orders on import tariff taxes this year are illegal. However, the tariffs will remain in place until October 14 to provide a window for the administration to file a further appeal with the Supreme Court. Separately, anime and manga goo...
Blue Orchestra Season 2 Reveals New Visual, October 5 Premiere
The official website for the television anime of Makoto Akui's Ao no Orchestra (The Blue Orchestra) manga revealed a new visual and the October 5 premiere date on NHK Educational for the anime's second season on Monday. The anime's first season premiered on NHK Educational in April 2023 and aired for 24 episodes. Jun Sakata (To Your Eternity) was the anime's production supervisor and chief produce...
Land of the Lustrous Manga Wins Sense of Gender Award
Shunshō Utsugi's Kanshō Fantasmagorie short story collection wins special award
― The Japanese Association for Gender, Fantasy, & Science Fiction awarded Haruko Ichikawa's Land of the Lustrous manga the top prize in the Sense of Gender Awards on Sunday. The association also gave Shunshō Utsugi's Kanshō Fantasmagorie short story collection its special award. Similar to the Otherwise Award in the Unite...