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From Far Away Volumes 1-7 Manga Review
Once upon a time, in the distant days of 1991, girls sent to another world didn't land there with cheat abilities.
― Once upon a time, in the distant days of 1991, girls sent to another world didn't land there with cheat abilities. Their new worlds weren't facsimiles of games they'd played or books they'd read. They couldn't speak the language. Before the ubiquity of isekai (and specifically the male...
MARRIAGETOXIN Volume 12-14 Manga Review
You’ll be happy to know that the story is kicking things up a notch in the best way possible.
― MARRIAGETOXIN acknowledged that it couldn't just keep introducing new girls for Gero to court forever. While his chemistry with all the girls he met across the different arcs has been strong, he needs to sit down and build upon that foundation before deciding who he's going to spend the rest of his life wi...
Victoria of Many Faces Season 1 Anime Series Review
The push and pull Victoria feels between her longing to settle down and the feeling that she must constantly be ready to flee are what bring intrigue to this show.
― I was going to start this review comparing Victoria of Many Faces to trope-driven modern anime, all the genre pastiches and reiterations of the same basic premise. But then, I decided that wouldn't be fair to a show like this, which esch...
This Week in Games - Catching Up with Sony and Nintendo
Both Sony and Nintendo had showcases in the last week - did they have anything worth being excited about?
― Welcome back, folks! I took advantage of this Laybuh Day weekend not to partake in hot dogs and fruity juice, but to try out that Final Fantasy Resonance demo. It's pretty beefy; I've seen folks get 10 hours of play out of that thing. It's definitely fun, but the lack of any proper upgrade path...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2026, Sep 2-8
The World Is Dancing lost its footing in the last two episodes, going down 5 spots in the cumulative and taking down Mushoku Tensei with it! See how your favorite shows stack up this week.
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
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The Demons Are Planning Something Good Volumes 1-2 Manga Review
This naughty workplace comedy benefits from its delightful streak of camaraderie; demons they might be.
― In the trend of subversive fantasy manga that portrays the all-powerful "Demon Lord" as a hapless victim of circumstance, The Demons Are Planning Something Good has one advantage: it's not about the Demon Lord; it's a workplace comedy. And a very kinky one at that! The artwork threatens to overpo...
This Week in Anime - Sparkles and Shadows
Magical girl stories were dark long before Madoka Magica.
― Magical girl stories were dark long before Madoka Magica. Chris and Lucas explore the genre's dark origins. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Crunchyroll streams Minky Momo, Madoka Magica, Magical Girl Raising Project, Symphogear, Granbelm, and Magical G...
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Orb, 100 Meters Manga Creator Uoto to Launch 2 New Manga Series
Uoto to launch Hallucination Meat, also partners with Kyō Yoneshiro for Test Taker/Cheaters
― Orb: On the Movements of the Earth artist Uoto announced two new manga series on Friday and Saturday. Hallucination Meat will launch in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine. The launch date is still to be determined, but Uoto thinks it will be this year. The artist had teased the announcement with ...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Anime Episodes 49, 50 Delayed to October 19, 26
Episodes 7, 28, 46, 48 to re-air in weeks before episodes 49, 50
― The production committee for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime, announced on Saturday that episodes 49 and 50 of the anime have been delayed to Monday, October 19 and Monday, October 26, respectively, at 24:00 (effectively, midnight the next day). The...
Rilakkuma Short Anime Gets 3rd Season
Rilakkuma: Ki Mama ni Manpuku Biyori announced after episode 24
― The new short anime of San-X's Rilakkuma character ended episode 24 on Saturday with an announcement of the third season, Rilakkuma: Ki Mama ni Manpuku Biyori (Carefree, Well-Fed Days). Yoshimi Itazu (The Concierge anime film, Rilakkuma anime announcement video) and Yumi Kamakura (The Grimm Variations, Mashin Sōzōden Wataru) are direct...
Voice Actor Mike McFarland Dies at 56 (Updated)
McFarland had brain tumor removed in January 2025, was diagnosed with glioblastoma in August 2025
― TMZ reported on Thursday that that voice actor Mike McFarland has died on Wednesday. The website states that it received the news from McFarland's fellow voice actress and co-organizer of a crowdfunding campaign to help him, Brina Palencia. Express also reported that McFarland had died, stating that a ...
Akihito Yoshitomi's Eat-Man Manga Gets New Anime Project
Masashi Ebara returns from previous anime adaptations as Bolt Crank
― Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures revealed on Thursday the new anime project for Akihito Yoshitomi's Eat-Man manga titled EAT-MAN The Over Order. The company also revealed a super teaser video, teaser visual, the main staff members, and the return of Masashi Ebara as protagonist Bolt Crank, from the two previous anime adaptations. Shunj...
Otomate Brand Unveils Hakuōki Shinkai Kiwame, Other New Game Releases
Hakuōki on Switch 2 commemorates Otomate's 20th anniversary next year
― During its "Otomate Party 2026" event on Sunday, Ideal Factory's Otomate brand unveiled Hakuōki Shinkai Kiwame. Otomate describes the release as a "compilation of the Hakuōki" otome game franchise for Nintendo Switch 2. Hakuōki Shinkai Kiwame is one of the titles commemorating Otomate's 20th anniversary in 2027. Otomate also ann...
Kazuki Takahashi's Art Exhibit Gets Special Animated Yu-Gi-Oh! Video
Exhibit takes place in Tokyo from December to February
― The official YouTube channel for the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise began streaming a special animated video on Monday. The video promotes the "YU-GI-OH! ART WORKS" art exhibit for the late Yu-Gi-Oh! creator Kazuki Takahashi. The art exhibit will take place at Creative Museum Tokyo from December 12, 2026 to February 21, 2027.The latest new anime in the fr...
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Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! 2! #23 [rate]
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From Far Away Volumes 1-7 Manga Review
Once upon a time, in the distant days of 1991, girls sent to another world didn't land there with cheat abilities.
― Once upon a time, in the distant days of 1991, girls sent to another world didn't land there with cheat abilities. Their new worlds weren't facsimiles of games they'd played or books they'd read. They couldn't speak the language. Before the ubiquity of isekai (and specifically the male...
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One Piece #1178 [rate]
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Though I Am an Inept Villainess #10 [rate]
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Goodbye, Lara #11 [rate]
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The Idolm@ster SideM Franchise Gets Film, 1st Console Game
Film to open on November 20, D3 Publisher & Bandai Namco plan game for Switch/Switch 2
― The second day of "The Idolm@ster SideM 11th Stage ～Ever Ever＠fter～" concerts announced on Sunday that the sub-franchise will have a film, Gekijō-ban Idolm@ster SideM F＠ntastic Battle Fes ～Who goes first～, opening throughout Japan on November 20. The film will center around the titular F＠ntastic Battle Fes for th...
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Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch #23 [rate]
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Sparks of Tomorrow #11 [rate]
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100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You #35 [rate]
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World's Strongest Rearguard - Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker #11 [rate]
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#I'm Looking For Zombie Anime's Main Trailer Reveals More Cast & Staff Members, Theme Songs, October 3 Debut
Yōko Hikasa, Makoto Koichi, Tomoyo Takayanagi, Aino Shimada, Kōsuke Toriumi join anime's cast
― Kadokawa revealed on Sunday the main promotional video, main visual, additional cast and staff members, theme song artists, and October 3 debut for the television anime of Katsuwo's #I'm Looking For Zombie (#Zombie Sagashitemasu) manga. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Raki Raki" by S...
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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III #12 [rate]
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Iron Wok Jan! #11 [rate]
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You and I Are Polar Opposites #11 [rate]
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Let's Go Kaikigumi #11 [rate]
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Overgeared Anime Reveals 3rd Trailer, 2 New Cast Members
Yūki Murata, Yurika Hirayama join cast of October 2 series
― The official website for Tempal: Item no Chikara (Tempal ~The Power of Items~), the television anime of South Korean webtoon studio REDICE STUDIO's Overgeared webtoon, started streaming the anime's third trailer, and revealed the third key visual, and two more cast members, on Sunday. The video previews rock band Re:name's opening theme son...
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Game Adds DLC Character Kim Kaphwan on September 24
Playable characters joins season 3 DLC roster
― SNK revealed in a new trailer on Saturday for the Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game that DLC character Kim Kaphwan will launch on September 24. June Yoon voices the character in English and Kunihiro Kawamoto voices the character in Japanese. English Trailer Japanese Trailer The company announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesd...
Actor, Narrator Leo Morimoto Dies at 83
The Wings of Honnêamise star, Bartender show's narrator died on September 4
― Fuji News Network and Oricon News reported on Friday that actor and narrator Leo Morimoto (birth name Haruyuki Morimoto) died suddenly from unknown causes on September 4, according to his agency. He was 83. 森本レオさんが死去 83歳https://t.co/5qkZq9lYbw pic.twitter.com/Uzp2ITJklh— オリコンニュース (@oricon) September 11, 2026 Morimoto was bo...
Kei Urana's Gachiakuta Manga Continues Hiatus
Kodansha published latest chapter on August 5, manga is on hiatus so author can do research
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine commented on September 8 on the ongoing hiatus of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga. Kodansha stated it will announce the manga's return once it is decided.The magazine last published a new chapter for Gachiakuta in this year's 36th a...
Level 5 CEO Akihiro Hino Addresses Use of AI in Latest Presentation
Hino: “We incorporated cutting-edge AI that also served as an experiment, in our earnest desire to make a phenomenal presentation. We understand this may have offended some, and we sincerely apologize.”
― After the game publisher Level 5 streamed its "Vision 2026 II Dream" presentation on Thursday, its CEO Akihiro Hino issued a statement a day later about the presentation's use of AI. He said, "We i...
The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Manga Ends in Next Volume
Manga adaptation debuted in April 2022
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Manga artist Yona Etou announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power: Disgraced No Longer, I'm Finding Happiness with the Prince! (Mujikaku Seijo wa Kyō mo Muishiki ni Chikara o Tarenagasu ~Kōshaku-ke no Ochikobore Reijō, Tōgisaki de Shiawase o Tsukamitoru!) manga adaptation of Almond's light novels will end in the ne...
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK #47 [rate]
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The Record of a Fallen Vampire Manga Gets New Series After 19 Years, Teases Announcement
In/Spectre author Kyo Shirodaira, Yuri Kimura launch Vampire Jūjikai: Inu ni wa Inu no Uta on October 9
― The October issue of Square Enix's Shonen Gangan magazine announced on Thursday that Kyo Shirodaira and Yuri Kimura's The Record of a Fallen Vampire manga will receive a new series titled Vampire Jūjikai: Inu ni wa Inu no Uta (The Record of a Fallen Vampire: A Dog's Song for Dogs) in the magazine...
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Manga to End in 12th Volume Next Spring
Series reaches 8.2 million copies globally
― Mika Yamamori announced in the author's notes from the 11th In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki) manga volume on Friday that the series will end in next volume next spring. The wraparound jacket band on 11th volume also announced that the series has reached 8.2 million copies in circulation globally.Kodansha USA Publishing licensed the mang...
Star Detective Precure! Film Assembles You and Idol Precure, Wonderful Precure! in 2 Trailers
Precure girls from 3 series unite in film opening next Friday
― The staff for Eiga Meitantei Precure! Fushigi na Niwa to Futari no Himitsu (Star Detective Precure! The Movie: The Mysterious Garden and the Secret of 2 People) — the film for Star Detective Precure!, the 23rd main anime entry in the Precure franchise — presented the latest two trailers and a new still on Sunday. The first new trailer an...
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Star Detective Precure! #33 [rate]
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Orb, 100 Meters Manga Creator Uoto to Launch 2 New Manga Series
Uoto to launch Hallucination Meat, also partners with Kyō Yoneshiro for Test Taker/Cheaters
― Orb: On the Movements of the Earth artist Uoto announced two new manga series on Friday and Saturday. Hallucination Meat will launch in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine. The launch date is still to be determined, but Uoto thinks it will be this year. The artist had teased the announcement with ...
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MAO #24 [rate]
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Tokyopop Releases Can't Buy My Love, Romantically Challenged, 3 More Manga in 2027
Company also licenses A Fangirl's Guide to Learning How to Date 3D Men, LOVE IS PAIN, How to Fall In Love with You Again
― Tokyopop announced on Friday it has licensed the following manga titles and will release them in English in spring-summer 2027: Title: Can't Buy My Love
Creator: Pitari Mishima
Summary: University student, Yu, lost everything he owned and his home in a fire. Out of luck and money...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 31-September 6
Onimusha: Way of the Sword PS5 version debuts at #1, Switch 2 version at #3
― Japan's Game Ranking: August 31-September 6 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1PS5 Onimusha: Way of the Sword Capcom September 4 76,530 76,530 2NSw Rhythm Heaven Groove Nintendo July 2 29,360 975,289 3NSw 2 Onimusha: Way of the Sword Capcom September 4 19,499 19,499 4NSw 2 Splatoon Raiders ...
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Rich Girl Caretaker #11 [rate]
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Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life #10 [rate]
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Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. #10 [rate]
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Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration #11 [rate]
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Ogre's Bride #11 [rate]
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Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance #11 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, August 31-September 6
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman season 2 earns 2.4% rating
― Screenwriter Jukki Hanada, music video production group Hurray!, and 100Studio's original anime film A Few Moments of Cheers aired on NHK Educational on Saturday, September 5 at 3:50 p.m., and it earned a 0.2% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV September 6 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 8.1 ...
MARRIAGETOXIN Volume 12-14 Manga Review
You’ll be happy to know that the story is kicking things up a notch in the best way possible.
― MARRIAGETOXIN acknowledged that it couldn't just keep introducing new girls for Gero to court forever. While his chemistry with all the girls he met across the different arcs has been strong, he needs to sit down and build upon that foundation before deciding who he's going to spend the rest of his life wi...
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Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus #11 [rate]
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm #23 [rate]
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Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia #12 [rate]
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Anime Episodes 49, 50 Delayed to October 19, 26
Episodes 7, 28, 46, 48 to re-air in weeks before episodes 49, 50
― The production committee for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime, announced on Saturday that episodes 49 and 50 of the anime have been delayed to Monday, October 19 and Monday, October 26, respectively, at 24:00 (effectively, midnight the next day). The...
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity #8 [rate]
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Netflix Announces Cast for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Outback
Series based on G'day webtoon follows man who travels to Australia after his older sister's sudden death
― Netflix confirmed production on Friday of its new series Outback (working title), with Jun-Yeol Ryu, Kyung Hong, Ho-yeon Jung, Ji-an Won, and Justin H. Min set to star. Based on the webtoon G'day by Yong Sung Choi, Outback follows Sion, who travels to Australia after his older sister's sudden d...
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Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai #11 [rate]
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Cat and the Dragon #12 [rate]
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Black Torch #11 [rate]
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CloverWorks' Omnibus Anime Film Grotesqqque Streams Trailer Highlighting "Yoroshiku★Girl" Segment (Updated)
Film opens on November 6 in Japan
― The Aniplex One Focus livestream event on Saturday revealed a trailer for the "Yoroshiku★Girl" story segment of Atsushi Nishigori's original anime film Grotesqqque (previously titled Grotesque). Update: The video also revealed three more cast members for the segment (name romanizations are not confirmed): Riho Sugiyama as Mimoza Ayaka Ōhashi as Kava Yōko Hikasa as ...
Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film Reveals New Promo Video, Visual
Film opened in Japan on August 28
― The Aniplex One Focus livestream event on Saturday revealed a new trailer for Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising (Gekijōban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten), the official sequel to the Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion film. Warning: The below trailer contains spoilers for the film. The livestream also reve...
Rakuen Tsuihō -Expelled from Paradise- Kokoro no Resonance Anime Film Reveals New Video
Rie Kugimiya reprises role as Angela Balzac
― The Aniplex One Focus livestream event on Saturday revealed a new video and cast member for Rakuen Tsuihō -Expelled from Paradise- Kokoro no Resonance (Heart's Resonance), the all-new feature-length anime film sequel to the Expelled from Paradise film. Rie Kugimiya reprises her role as Angela Balzac in the film. The film will open in Japan on November 13....
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun #22 [rate]
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New Detective Conan 2-Hour Anime Special Reveals Promo Video, Theme Song Artist, Main Visual
Mai Kuraki will perform opening theme song "Hallelujah" in September 25 anime special
― The staff of Detective Conan: 30-gō Satsujin Jiken (The Counterfeit Case of Ultra 30), the franchise's first new two-hour special in 10 years, revealed a promotional video, the theme song artist, and main visual for the anime. Mai Kuraki will perform the opening theme song "Hallelujah." The anime special will air ...
'Fall in Love, You False Angels' Anime Reveals Promo Video, Cast, Staff
Nao Ojika plays Otogi Katsura, Taito Ban plays Toki Ninomae in 2027 television anime
― The Aniplex One Focus livestream event on Saturday revealed a new promotional video, two cast members, and three staff members for the 2027 television anime of Coco Uzuki's Fall in Love, You False Angels (Koiseyo Mayakashi Tenshi-domo) manga. The newly announced cast members are: Nao Ojika as Otogi Katsura Taito Ba...
Bless TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, January 2027 Debut
Tomohiro Ōno, Chiyuki Miura star
― The Aniplex One Focus livestream event on Saturday revealed the main cast, January 2027 debut, and teaser visual for the television anime of Yukino Sonoyama's Bless manga. The anime will star Tomohiro Ōno as Aia Udagawa and Chiyuki Miura as Jun Sumisaki. The event also revealed short character videos for both characters. The anime will debut in January 2027 and will...
Jyuо̄ Mujin Dandivine Original TV Anime's New Promo Video Previews Opening, Ending Themes
Takanori Nishikawa, DayRe perform theme songs for anime debuting on October 7
― The Aniplex One Focus livestream event on Saturday revealed the main promotional video for Good Smile Company's original anime Jyuо̄ Mujin Dandivine (Beast King War God Dandivine). The event also revealed a new key visual and the theme song information. Takanori Nishikawa is performing the opening theme song "Zankyō ≠ Bla...
Please Excuse My Younger Brothers TV Anime Reveals New Opening Theme Artist, Special Promo Video
Neguse performs new opening theme song for show's 2nd part
― The Aniplex One Focus livestream event on Saturday revealed the new opening theme song artist for the television anime adaptation of Akira Ozaki's Please Excuse My Younger Brothers (Uchi no Otōto-domo ga Sumimasen) manga. Neguse is performing the new opening theme song "LOVE & LIKE." Aniplex is also streaming a "special promo video" for the...
Vertex Force Original Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, More Cast in 2nd Promo Video
Kazuki Ura, Nana Mizuki join cast; ClariS, Hashimero perform themes
― The Aniplex One Focus livestream event on Saturday revealed a second promotional video and the theme song artists for Vertex Force, an original television anime from Strike Witches and Vividred Operation director Kazuhiro Takamura. ClariS will perform the opening theme song "Synchro Blue," and Hashimero will perform the ending them...
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Anime Casts Kaede Hondo, Reveals Climax Promo Video
Kaede Hondo joins cast as character Charlotte
― The staff for Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, the new television anime of Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō - Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) light novel series, announced on Saturday that Kaede Hondo will join the cast as the character Charlotte. The anime's website revealed ...
Fate/EXTRA Record Game Streams Character Video for Archer
Junichi Suwabe voices character in game launching on January 28
― Aniplex revealed a new character promotional video for Type-Moon studio BB's Fate/Extra Record game, the remake of Marvelous Entertainment's Fate/Extra PlayStation Portable game, on Saturday during the Aniplex One Focus livestream event. The video features the character Archer, voiced by Junichi Suwabe.The game will launch for Nintendo...
Inherit the Winds Anime's New Video Highlights 5 Characters
Anime debuts 1st in theaters on November 13 before airing starting in January 2027
― The Aniplex One Focus livestream event on Saturday revealed a new promotional video for the original television anime project Inherit the Winds (Kaze wo Tsugumono). The video highlights five previously announced voice cast members and their characters. The cast and characters highlighted in the above video include (h...
Reborn as a Space Mercenary TV Anime Debuts on October 4
― The Aniplex One Focus livestream event on Saturday revealed that Reborn as a Space Mercenary, the television anime of Ryūto and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima's Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! (Mezametara Saikyō Sōbi to Uchūsen Mochi Datta no de, Ikkodate Mezashite Yōhei Toshite Jiyū ni Ikitai) light novel series, will debut on October 4. The anime will air on Tokyo MX...
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke #21 [rate]
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Yūsanchi! from Yū-hachi TV Anime Reveals October 5 Debut, Main Cast in Promo Video
Short anime to star Chiaki, Hina Kawata, more
― Fanworks announced on Friday that Yūsanchi! from Yū-hachi — an omnibus short anime adaptation of Yū-hachi's Dekai Hachi; Miseban no Spis; and Ah, Tanuki wa Mō Dame Desu manga — will debut on October 5. The anime will air within Fuji TV's Nonstop! program on Mondays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m., and within Kansai TV's Shunkan Live Toretate! program on Monda...
Romelia War Chronicle Anime Reveals Theme Songs, October 3 Early Streaming Debut in Video
New visual also revealed
― The staff of the television anime of Ryō Ariyama's Romelia War Chronicle: Even After Defeating the Demon King, Humanity Still Seems Doomed, So I Formed a Military Force (Romelia Senki: Maō o Taoshita Ato mo Jinrui Yabasō Dakara Guntai Soshiki Shita) light novel series revealed a new promotional video on Saturday. The below video reveals and previews Chogakusei's opening the...
Autism Society Japan Issues Statement on Mii-chan and Miss Yamada Manga
ASJ: “We do not believe an anime adaptation is appropriate, even if it was age-restricted or restricted from freely available over-the-air television”
― The Autism Society Japan (ASJ) issued a statement regarding Nene Azuki's manga series Mii-chan and Miss Yamada and its planned anime adaptation on Wednesday. The society noted that while the manga does not explicitly state the title character Mii-ch...
Melty Blood:Twi-Lumina 2D Fighter Game's Trailer Reveals April 22 Release, White Len
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, Xbox One, PC
― Aniplex of America announced on Friday that it will release Type-Moon's Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina 2D fighter game on April 22 for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The company streamed a trailer that reveals the new character White Len illustrated by Takashi Takeuchi: The game wi...
Rilakkuma Short Anime Gets 3rd Season
Rilakkuma: Ki Mama ni Manpuku Biyori announced after episode 24
― The new short anime of San-X's Rilakkuma character ended episode 24 on Saturday with an announcement of the third season, Rilakkuma: Ki Mama ni Manpuku Biyori (Carefree, Well-Fed Days). Yoshimi Itazu (The Concierge anime film, Rilakkuma anime announcement video) and Yumi Kamakura (The Grimm Variations, Mashin Sōzōden Wataru) are direct...
Ryō Kurashina, Issaku Wake's Jotei Manga Gets New Live-Action TV Series
Live-action Oshi no Ko's Nagisa Saitō stars as woman striving to be "Empress of Ginza"
― Ryō Kurashina and Issaku Wake's Jotei Super Queen manga is inspiring a new live-action television series which will premiere in the YTV channel's late-night "Drama DiVE" programming block on October 22. Nagisa Saitō (Himitsu no AiPri: Ring-hen, live-action Oshi no Ko, Tomorrow, I Will Be Someone's Girlfriend) is ...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 6-12
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon anime; The Amazing Digital Circus, Say Hello to Mr. Wallaby! manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon BDPlease Crunchyroll US$64.98 September 8 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 1 BDCite Crunchyroll US$74.98 September 8 Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 BDAnimeNewsNe...
'Harem Camp!' Anime's English Dub Releases on September 18
AnimeFesta anime based on Yuuki HB's manga premiered in October 2022
― OceanVeil announced on Thursday that it will stream its English dub of the AnimeFesta anime adaptation of Yuuki HB's Harem Camp! manga on September 18 at 9:00 p.m. EDT. The English dub cast includes: Alex Ross as Kensuke Yamamichi Aife as Tōko Saionji Elsie Lovelock as Haruki Higashima Blythe Renay as Natsuki Kitamura Jingle Deleo...
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Hell Mode #11 [rate]
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Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film Reveals Maaya Sakamoto's Role
Sakamoto plays unnamed upperclassman in film
― Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising (Gekijōban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten), the official sequel to the Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion film, announced on Saturday that Maaya Sakamoto plays the unnamed upperclassman, or Wasu, who looks like Homura but nobody knows her true name or identity: ...
Victoria of Many Faces Season 1 Anime Series Review
The push and pull Victoria feels between her longing to settle down and the feeling that she must constantly be ready to flee are what bring intrigue to this show.
― I was going to start this review comparing Victoria of Many Faces to trope-driven modern anime, all the genre pastiches and reiterations of the same basic premise. But then, I decided that wouldn't be fair to a show like this, which esch...
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Elusive Samurai #9 [rate]
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'Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 2' Streams Video Featuring New Footage
Film opened on Friday
― The staff for Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 2 (Saishū Gakushō Hibike! Euphonium Kōhen), the final part in the Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie project, began streaming a special video featuring new footage on Friday: Director Taichi Ogawa shared an illustration to commemorate the film's premiere on Friday: Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 2 opened in Japan on F...
Thunder 3 ‒ Episode 10
I won’t lie, though – the kids’ joy during the flying scenes is infectious.
Web Novel-Based Live-Action Series Take Charge of My Heart Sets October 9 Debut on Netflix
Series follows 3rd-generation chaebol executive whose artificial heart battery is running out
― Netflix announced on Thursday its new series Take Charge of My Heart will premiere exclusively on the streaming service on October 9. The series has also released a teaser poster and trailer. Based on the web novel of the same name, Take Charge of My Heart is a romantic comedy about Ho-rang Baek (Young-kw...
This Week in Games - Catching Up with Sony and Nintendo
Both Sony and Nintendo had showcases in the last week - did they have anything worth being excited about?
― Welcome back, folks! I took advantage of this Laybuh Day weekend not to partake in hot dogs and fruity juice, but to try out that Final Fantasy Resonance demo. It's pretty beefy; I've seen folks get 10 hours of play out of that thing. It's definitely fun, but the lack of any proper upgrade path...
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I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand #11 [rate]
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime #22 [rate]
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Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You ‒ Episode 10
Even though this episode is plenty of fun, I would have liked it more if there was 50% less yelling.
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Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects #11 [rate]
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Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Mousetrap Rises to No. 1 on Global Non-English Series on Netflix
Series based on webtoon Field Mouse recorded 4.4 million views, appeared in Top 10 in 45 countries
― The webtoon-based live-action series Mousetrap has topped Netflix's global Top 10 chart for non-English TV shows for the week of August 31 through September 6. According to Netflix's rankings released on September 8, Mousetrap reached No. 1 in its second week after debuting at No. 5 in its first week...
Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games ‒ Episode 10
Not only are the girls falling in love with fighting games, but also, very much so, with each other.
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Fighting Game Releases DLC Character Zohar The 'Doppelganger' on September 15
Character releases on September 15 for PS5, PC via Steam; releases for Switch on September 23
― Arc System Works announced on Friday that it will release the new DLC character Zohar The "Doppelganger" for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, the newest installment in French Bread's original Under Night In-Birth 2D fighting game series, on September 15 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The character w...
Voice Actor Kentarō Itō Goes on Hiatus Following Brain Hemorrhage, Surgery
Agency states his life is not in danger, he will focus on rehabilitation with goal of returning to work
― Talent agency Mausu Promotion announced on Friday that voice actor Kentarō Itō is currently recuperating following a brain hemorrhage and surgery. The agency stated that a few days ago Itō suddenly started feeling unwell, and was transported to the hospital, where he had symptoms of a brain hemor...
Shakugan no Shana: Blaze Edge Browser Game Launches on September 14
Free-to-play game with in-app purchases will be available in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Korean
― CTW Inc. announced on Friday that Shakugan no Shana: Blaze Edge, its browser game based on Yashichiro Takahashi's Shakugan no Shana light novel series, will launch on September 14. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases, and will be available in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese,...
Black Torch TV Anime Reveals 'Final' Promo Video
Series debuted on July 4
― The staff for the television anime of Tsuyoshi Takaki's Black Torch manga revealed a "final" promotional video for the anime on Friday, previewing both the 11th and 12th episodes and the "final battle." English-subtitled versionThe fates of countless souls are relying on Jiro & Rago. Just make a fist...#BLACKTORCH finale releases Sept. 19 on @Crunchyroll pic.twitter.com/WbA...
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime's 2nd Part Reveals October 13 Debut in Promo Video
Cider Girl, aruma perform theme songs
― Kadokawa revealed on Friday that the second cours (quarter of a year) of the television anime of Hiromu and raemz's Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle (Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka) light novel series will debut on October 13. The staff also revealed the theme song information and a new promotional video. The anime will debut on October 13 on AT-X at 11:00 p....
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2026, Sep 2-8
The World Is Dancing lost its footing in the last two episodes, going down 5 spots in the cumulative and taking down Mushoku Tensei with it! See how your favorite shows stack up this week.
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mi...
A Wild Last Boss Appeared! Season 2 Anime Reveals September 26 Early Streaming Debut, More Cast in 2nd Promo Video
Chakura performs ending theme song
― The official website for the television anime of Firehead and YahaKo's A Wild Last Boss Appeared! light novel series revealed a second promotional video, more cast, September 26 early streaming debut, and ending theme song artist on Friday for the show's second season.The above video reveals and previews Chakura's ending theme song "Yurete Skirt" (Swaying Skirt).T...
Psyren TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Opening Theme Artist, October 5 Debut in Video
CLAN QUEEN performs opening; Yūko Kaida, Nobuyuki Hiyama join cast
― The staff for the television anime of Toshiaki Iwashiro's Psyren manga revealed on Friday the show's October 5 debut in a new video. The staff also revealed more cast, the opening theme song artist, and a new key visual.English-subtitled versionNon-subtitled versionCLAN QUEEN performs the opening theme song "Warning!!"The new cast i...
Live-Action Ao to Midori BL Series Unveils Theme Song Artists, Visual
ONE N' ONLY performs opening theme song "Crush On You"
― The official website for the live-action series of Roji's Ao to Midori (Ao and Midori) boys' love manga presented a new visual and the opening theme song artist for the series on Thursday. The group ONE N’ ONLY performs the series' opening theme song "Crush On You."The manga centers on the titular characters Ao a nd Midori. Ao excels at both sp...
My Sword Saint Master Is Too Cute to Live With! Anime Reveals Staff, New Visual
Makina-san's a Love Bot?! director Masayoshi Nishida directs anime at Wolfsbane, Lightbox
― The official website for the television anime of author Kennoji and artist R_ringo's My Sword Saint Master Is Too Cute to Live With! (Dōkyo Shiteiru Kensei no Onna Shishō ga Kawaisugite Mainichi Shiawase Desu) manga revealed a new visual and the anime's staff on Friday.Masayoshi Nishida (Princess Knight, Littl...
'Optimus Prime: Awakening' Animated Short's Clip Posted
Short debuts alongside The Transformers: The Movie 4K re-release
― The official YouTube channel for the Transformers franchise posted a new 30-second clip from the 12-minute "Optimus Prime: Awakening" animated short on Thursday. (The clip is restricted from playing in Japan.)
The short will play after the ending credits in anniversary screenings of Fathom Entertainment and Hasbro's upcoming 4K re-rel...
Muramasa: Revenant Blades Game Launches on February 4
New long gameplay video posted for game on PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Steam
― Marvelous announced on Thursday that Muramasa: Revenant Blades, an enhanced edition of Vanillaware's Muramasa: Rebirth and Muramasa: The Demon Blade games, will debut on February 4 for PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam.Marvelous also posted a nearly 10-minute-long gameplay video for the game on Thursday.The game...
Sasaki and Peeps 2nd Season Anime Reveals Main Trailer, 2 New Cast Members, Opening Theme Song, October 7 Debut
MADKID perform opening theme song "Unbroken"
― Kadokawa revealed on Friday the main promotional video, visual, two new cast members, and the October 7 debut for the second season of the television anime of writer Buncololi and illustrator Kantoku's Sasaki and Peeps (Sasaki and Pichan) novels. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Unbroken" by MADKID. The newly announced cast members ...
Snack World Reloaded Remake Game's Trailer Reveals 2027 Release
Remake of Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold launches for Switch 2, PS5, PC
― Level 5 unveiled during the Level 5 Vision 2026 II Dream livestream on Thursday a new trailer for Snack World: Reloaded, a remake of its Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold (The Snack World: Trejarers) game, and it reveals that the game will launch in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The vid...
Decapolice Game's Trailer Reveals Another Delay to 2027
Game was originally scheduled for release in 2023
― Level 5 began streaming during the Level 5 Vision 2026 II Dream livestream on Thursday a trailer for the DECAPOLICE crime suspense role-playing game, and it reveals that the game has been delayed again to 2027. The video previews story and gameplay for The Three Mafioso Murders case: DECAPOLICE will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and P...
The Vermilion Mask Anime's 2nd Main Trailer Reveals Theme Songs, More Cast, October 10 Premiere
Video previews opening theme song by MAN WITH A MISSION, ending theme by yutori
― The staff for the anime adaptation of Dr. Poro and Nabana Naba's The Vermillion Mask (Shuiro no Kamen) manga revealed the second main promotional video on Thursday, and it announces the theme song artists, additional cast, and October 10 premiere. The video previews the opening theme song "Firestarter" by MAN WITH A MIS...
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Game Gets 4-Episode Live-Action Prequel Series
1st episode of Ace Combat Hour Zero premieres on September 15 on YouTube
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Thursday that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the newest game in its Ace Combat modern air combat franchise, is getting a live-action prequel series titled Ace Combat Hour Zero. IGN will stream the four episodes first on its website and YouTube channel on September 15, 17, 23, and 29. Each...
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Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You #10 [rate]
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Kaiju Girl Caramelise #11 [rate]
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Voice Actor Mike McFarland Dies at 56 (Updated)
McFarland had brain tumor removed in January 2025, was diagnosed with glioblastoma in August 2025
― TMZ reported on Thursday that that voice actor Mike McFarland has died on Wednesday. The website states that it received the news from McFarland's fellow voice actress and co-organizer of a crowdfunding campaign to help him, Brina Palencia. Express also reported that McFarland had died, stating that a ...
Level 5's Holy Horror Mansion Game's Trailer Reveals 2027 Release for Switch 2, PS5, PC
RPG features ghostly mechanics based on real-life performers
― Level 5 unveiled during the Level 5 Vision 2026 II Dream livestream on Thursday its new "ghost craft" role-playing game HOLY HORROR MANSION, and it announces that the game will launch in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The video and footage from the stream preview gameplay, characters, and story: Trailer Level...
The Demons Are Planning Something Good Volumes 1-2 Manga Review
This naughty workplace comedy benefits from its delightful streak of camaraderie; demons they might be.
― In the trend of subversive fantasy manga that portrays the all-powerful "Demon Lord" as a hapless victim of circumstance, The Demons Are Planning Something Good has one advantage: it's not about the Demon Lord; it's a workplace comedy. And a very kinky one at that! The artwork threatens to overpo...
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Hana-Kimi #24 [rate]
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Chainsmoker Cat #10 [rate]
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Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System #11 [rate]
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Compile Heart's Villion:Code Game Heads West in 2027
School RPG launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, PC
― Idea Factory International announced on Thursday that it will release Villion:Code, developer Compile Heart's new school RPG, in the West for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam in 2027. The PS5 version will have physical editions in North America and Europe, and the Switch and and PS4 versions wil...
Straight Edge Launches Horizontal Manga Label
Straight Edge Comic label searches for original authors, manga artists, freelance editors
― Author agency and IP production company Straight Edge launched on Wednesday its own manga label called Straight Edge Comic (SEC), which will plan, edit, and publish manga in horizontal format. Additionally, STUDIO ZOON former editor-in-chief Kento Kaji will join Straight Edge as a manga editing adviser. Kaji w...
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Mebius Dust #10 [rate]
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From Overshadowed to Overpowered #12 [rate]
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Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain Game's Extended Trailer Reveals PS5, PC Releases
Updated version of Yo-kai Watch 2 3DS game also launches for Switch 2
― Level 5 announced during the Level 5 Vision 2026 II Dream livestream that Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain, a new updated version of the Yo-kai Watch 2 Nintendo 3DS game, will launch on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in addition to the previously announced Nintendo Switch 2 version. The company streamed an extended version of the t...
Professor Layton and the Curious Village Game Gets Remake
Also: Professor Layton and The New World of Steam streams new trailer, behind-the-scenes video
― Level 5 announced during the Level 5 Vision 2026 Dream livestream on Thursday that its Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Layton Kyōju to Fushigi na Machi) game is getting a remake for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in 2027. The company streamed a trailer: Level...
Chiikawa Anime Film Rises Back to #1, Sekiro: No Defeat Opens at #9 in Japan
Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- drops to #3, 33rd Shin-chan film to #7
― Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu (Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island), the first anime film adaptation of Nagano's Chiikawa manga, rose from #2 to #1 in its seventh weekend in the Japan box office from Friday to Sunday, and sold 928,000 tickets to earn 1,415,274,600 yen (about US$9.23 million) over ...
Witch on the Holy Night Film Screens in U.S., Canada on January 29
Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures Entertainment to screen film subbed/dubbed
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it and Sony Pictures Entertainment will screen the Mahōtsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night) anime film on January 29, 2027 in the U.S. and Canada. The film will screen in Japanese with English subtitles and with an English dub. The company streamed a trailer: International theatrical dat...
This Week in Anime - Sparkles and Shadows
Magical girl stories were dark long before Madoka Magica.
― Magical girl stories were dark long before Madoka Magica. Chris and Lucas explore the genre's dark origins. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Crunchyroll streams Minky Momo, Madoka Magica, Magical Girl Raising Project, Symphogear, Granbelm, and Magical G...
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BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita #13 [rate]
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ Episode 16
The original Subaru must have had something he does not—some special power or ability. But as he finds out in this episode, this isn’t the case.
Korean Culture Center to Host K-Comics Origin Exhibition in Los Angeles
Dong-geun Joo, creator of All of Us Are Dead, will attend the exhibition's opening on September 11
― The Korean Culture Center Los Angeles, in collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), will host the 2026 K-Comics Origin Los Angeles – Korean Webtoon Experience Exhibition from September 11 to October 17. The exhibition will explore the development of Korean comics into the webtoon ...
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Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 #11 [rate]
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Saga of Tanya the Evil II ‒ Episode 10
As with everything in this World War, The Saga of Tanya the Evil has shown us that understanding is too late in coming for all parties involved.
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Dara-san of Reiwa #11 [rate]
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Web Novel, Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series The Ordinary Jackpot Debuts on September 10
Series follows burned-out department manager who wins lottery
― The Ordinary Jackpot, the live-action series based on the web novel and webtoon of the same name, will premiere on the Korean streaming platform TVING on September 10, with its first two episodes released exclusively on the service. The series follows Eun-tae Gong (Jun-hyuk Lee), a department manager who has become burned out from his d...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is an Overwhelming Joy
I spent one hour playing Final Fantasy VII Revelation, and I came away impressed.
― The final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is almost here. After seven long years, I've been waiting to see how Square Enix would iterate on each entry. The first one was much more streamlined, while the follow-up, Rebirth, went full open-world. Final Fantasy VII Revelation continues where Rebirth left ...
Pokémon Pokopia Game Introduces Accessories Included in Expansion Pass DLC Part 2
DLC part 2 includes sunglasses, ribbon, bow tie accessories
― Nintendo introduced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday the additional new features of the paid Expansion Pass DLC part 2 of Pokémon Pokopia, its cozy-style life simulation crafting game for the Pokémon franchise. The DLC part 2 includes accessories such as sunglasses, Sylveon ribbon, and bow tie. The DLC will also include D...
Nintendo Reveals New Trailer, October 22 Launch for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Game
Successor game to Wii Sports Resort launches for Switch 2
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday that Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, the successor game to Wii Sports Resort, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22. The company also revealed a new trailer for the game. The video reveals that in addition to the 12 sports available to play in the game, players can...
Mega Man Dual Override Game Announces Spring 2027 Launch
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series XS, Steam, Epic Games Store
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday that Mega Man: Dual Override, a new game in its Mega Man series, will launch in spring 2027. The game will launch for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Proto Man returns to join the fight in M...
The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World TV Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Main Trailer, More Cast Members
Ryōhei Kimura, Aoi Koga, Konomi Kohara join cast of 2nd season debuting on October 8
― The website for the second season of the television anime based on Nana Mikoshiba's The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World (Hyōken no Majutsushi ga Sekai wo Suberu - Sekai Saikyō no Majutsushi de Aru Shōnen wa, Majutsu Gakuin ga Nyūgaku Suru) light novel series started streaming the anime's main promotional vid...
Akihito Yoshitomi's Eat-Man Manga Gets New Anime Project
Masashi Ebara returns from previous anime adaptations as Bolt Crank
― Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures revealed on Thursday the new anime project for Akihito Yoshitomi's Eat-Man manga titled EAT-MAN The Over Order. The company also revealed a super teaser video, teaser visual, the main staff members, and the return of Masashi Ebara as protagonist Bolt Crank, from the two previous anime adaptations. Shunj...
Metal Slug Ultimate Collection Game Launches in 2027
Game to launch for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday that the METAL SLUG ULTIMATE COLLECTION game will launch for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027. The METAL SLUG game's X (formerly Twitter) account also announced the game's launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam also in 2027. The game'...
Saga of Tanya the Evil II Anime Gets English Dub
Monica Rial, Jason Douglas, J. Michael Tatum, others star in English dub
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Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday it will begin streaming an English dub for Saga of Tanya the Evil II (Yōjo Senki II), the second season based on author Carlo Zen and illustrato Shinobu Shinotsuki's light novel series, on the same day. The English dub cast includes: Monica Rial as Tanya
Jason Douglas as Hans
J. Michael Tatu...
Millennium Family TV Anime Casts Ryōta Suzuki
Suzuki voices second son of Benfield family, Hugo
― The staff for the television anime of Sho Kasugai's Millennium Family (Odoru Sennen Kazoku) manga announced on Thursday that Ryōta Suzuki will voice the character Hugo, the second son of the Benfield family. The anime will air on TBS and other stations. The anime will star Rikuya Yasuda as the protagonist Theo, and Katsuyuki Konishi as Hayden, the e...
Resident Evil 2, 3, 4 Remake Games Get Switch 2 Digital Release on October 16
Physical versions coming on January 29
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct presentation on Wednesday that Capcom will release the Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 remake games on Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop on October 16, with physical releases coming for the games on January 29.CAPCOM's remake of the Resident Evil 2 survival horror game launched for PC, PS4, and ...
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Game's Switch 2 Edition Highlights New Character, New Mode in Video
Heroes' Vault mode adds roguelite gameplay for game launching on December 3
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday that the Switch 2 edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 RPG will feature a new Heroes' Vault mode, and a new character Shimmer. The Heroes' Vault mode includes roguelite gameplay where players unlock new upgrades as they defeat enemies.The Switch 2 edition la...
Mari Okazaki's Will I Be Single Forever? Manga Gets 2nd Live-Action Film
Film debuts on Amazon Prime Video on October 23, features original story with new cast, staff
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action film of Mari Okazaki's Will I Be Single Forever? (Zutto Dokushin de Iru Tsumori?) manga announced on Thursday that the manga will have a second film titled Tenten Zutto Dokushin de Iru Tsumori? The film will debut streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Vide...
Live-Action Sins of Kujo Film's Teaser Reveals More Cast
Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Haru Kuroki, Yui Narumi, Eita Okuno, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Yū Tokui join cast
― The official website for the live-action film of Shohei Manabe's Kujō no Taizai (Sins of Kujo) manga began streaming a new teaser trailer for the film on Thursday. The teaser reveals more cast members for the film.The new cast members include:Kiyohiko Shibukawa (top row left in image above) as Takehito Mita...
Xbox Game Studios Takes Over Publishing Hideo Kojima's Physint Action Espionage Game
Kojima: SIE slated game for cancelation in June, studio spent 3 months finding new partner
― Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced on Wednesday that it will no longer publish Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions' Physint action espionage game. On the same day, Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios announced that it is taking over publishing for the game. Kojima elaborated on his X/Twitter account on ...
Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Highlights 5 Animation Projects Seeking More Funding
Projects include those from OLM, P.I.C.S.
― On Wednesday, TIFFCOM 2026 and the Tokyo International Film Festival highlighted 24 film projects, including five animated ones, that the 7th Tokyo Gap-Financing Market (TGFM) event will feature on October 28-30.The projects include two Japanese animated projects: Ayumi Moriyama and OLM's Mahora, and YKBX and P.I.C.S.' Princess Zonof. Other Japanese project...
Pikmin 4 Game Gets Switch 2 Edition, Dandori Academy Mode
New game mode adds puzzles, global leaderboard
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday that Pikmin 4, the first new main game in the Pikmin series in a decade, will get a Switch 2 edition on November 12. The new Dandori Academy mode will also launch on the same day. The Dandori Academy mode adds challenges and puzzles at three difficulty levels available on the weekend...