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Clevatess -Majū no Ō to Akago to Shikabane no Yūsha- Manga Review
Even though Clevatess isn't covering new ground in these first handful of chapters, I was surprised at how invested I was by the time I reached my chapter quota.
― The presence of dark fantasy stories is vast. It feels like I have read stories that have tackled your typical fantasy setting from every angle. I've seen it tackled from the perspective of kings, children, the hero, and, in this case, the...
This Week in Games - Little Nightmares 3 Preview, and Digimon Stories: Time Stranger Interview
Jean-Karlo sets the record straight on Nintendo's latest patent, plus a preview of two upcoming games from PAX!
― Welcome back, folks! I've been ruminating on my recent review of Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. I mean what I said, but I worry if I might've been too harsh on the game. I feel like having to play a game like Grand Bazaar for review does it a disservice, because the nature of playing a g...
Exit 8 Live-Action Movie Review
Playing at the Toronto International Film Festival, Exit 8 turns the indie game into a stylish-but-not-very-substantial movie.
― If that plot summary looks minimal, that's because there's minimal plot to summarize here. In the 95 minutes it takes to watch the Exit 8 movie, you could complete two average-length play-throughs of its video game source material. If you're really good at the “spot-the-dif...
This Week in Anime - Unreviewed Gems
No one's infallible, and sometimes the true gems of the streaming season slip through the cracks. Chris and Lucas take a look at what we may have missed.
― No one's infallible, and sometimes the true gems of the streaming season slip through the cracks. Chris and Lucas take a look at what we may have missed. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the...
The Villainess is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom Game Review
The Villainess is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom is the sort of game you buy on sale.
― It used to be that anime series would be licensed without a whiff of possibility of our ever getting the source manga or light novels to read, to say nothing of the visual novels. But now we've come to the point where we're likely to get at least one version in English. The Villainess is Adored by th...
This Week in Anime - Webtoons and K-Dramas
Missing brothers, the truth about the KPop industry, and endless cycles of reincarnation are just a few of the things Coop and Steve find when they open the lid of the K-drama box and discover the darkness within.
― Missing brothers, the truth about the KPop industry, and endless cycles of reincarnation are just a few of the things Coop and Steve find when they open the lid of the K-drama box and di...
Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Manga Volume 1 Review
Everything is focused on Luna and her day-to-day school life with her willing blood-bag Ootori.
― Vampires and anime, eh? An eclectic selection of anime shows feature vampiric protagonists, from the classic (Vampire Hunter D, Hellsing) to the more recent, but superb (Call of the Night), and the appallingly dreadful, best left forgotten (Vlad Love). Worryingly, the manga Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck R...
Dragon Ball Genkishin Squadra Game Review
I wish the character selection didn't feel so random or that the rewards were actually worth the grind. It makes me wonder exactly how long this game's shelf life is going to be.
― There have been a lot more of these real-time strategy action games popping up in the past couple of years. Honestly, it's a little shocking that it took Dragon Ball this long to jump on the trend. Having a simple team-bas...
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Victoria of Many Faces Light Novels Get TV Anime
Chika Anzai, Shion Wakayama, Yōhei Azakami star in Studio DEEN anime
― Kadokawa announced on Friday that writer Syuu and illustrator Nanna Fujimi's Victoria of Many Faces (Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria) light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation. The anime will star: Chika Anzai as Victoria Shion Wakayama as Nonna Yōhei Azakami as Jeffrey Nobukage Kimura (Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26, episode ...
Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time TV Anime Gets 2nd Season
1st season debuted on January 1 with Crunchyroll streaming
― The official website for Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time, the television anime adaptation of Kogitsunemaru's Izure Saikyō no Renkinjutsu-shi? (Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?) light novel series, revealed on Thursday the anime will get a second season. Manga adaptation illustrator Tarō Sasakama drew the below celebrato...
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Gets Remake for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC in Early 2026
Remake features enhanced graphics/audio, improved systems/controls over 2003 PS2 game
― Koei Tecmo announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday that Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly, the second game in the Fatal Frame horror franchise, is getting a remake for Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2026. The company later announced that Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake will also launch for PlayS...
Switch 2, Switch Online Service Adds Virtual Boy
Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics launches on February 17 alongside required accessories
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday that it will add Virtual Boy games to its "Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack" paid membership service. The "Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics" service will launch on February 17, alongside a physical Virtual Boy accessory that costs US$99.99 and a...
Spike Chunsoft Announces Danganronpa 2x2 Game With New Alternate Scenario for 2026
Game also features original Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair game
― Spike Chunsoft announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday Danganronpa 2x2, a version of its Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair game that includes the original title as well as a new alternate scenario. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026. The relea...
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Game Gets Switch 2 Version, Paid DLC on January 22
Game launched last January for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
― Koei Tecmo announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday that its Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Shin Sangoku Musō Origins) game will get a version for Nintendo Switch 2 on January 22. The company also revealed that the game is getting "large-scale" paid DLC for all platforms on the same day. The game launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, ...
Super Mario Galaxy 1/2 Games Get Collection for Switch With Enhanced Versions
New versions feature enhanced resolution, improved UI, assist mode, more Storybook pages
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, a collection for Nintendo Switch with enhanced versions of both Nintendo Wii games. The collection will launch on October 2. The company streamed a trailer: The collection features enhanced resolution, impr...
Donkey Kong Bananza Game Gets New 'DK Island & Emerald Rush' DLC
DLC launches on same day as announcement
― Nintendo announced on Friday new paid DLC for its Donkey Kong Bananza 3D platformer game titled "DK Island & Emerald Rush." The DLC launches on the same day as the announcement. The new DK Island features collectible Banandium Gems and Fossils. The trailer teases music from Donkey Kong 64, the title that introduced the area, and it also shows the animal budd...
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Nukitashi the Animation #9 [rate]
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Pokémon Legends Z-A Game's Videos Reveal Paid DLC, Mega Evolutions of Pokémon X/Y Starters, Raichu
New paid DLC takes place after main story
― The Pokémon Company International unveiled during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday two videos for the Pokémon Legends Z-A game. The first video reveals Mega Evolutions for the Pokémon X/Y starters Chesnaught, Delphox, and Greninja; and the second video announces the new "Mega Dimension" paid DLC. The DLC introduces the newly announced Mega Raichu X and ...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Earns Over US$11 Million from Thursday Preview Screenings
Film opens in U.S., Canada on Friday
― Sony Pictures and Crunchyroll announced on Friday that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, earned US$11.4 million from early preview screenings on Thursday from 2,800 locations in the U.S. Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Aniplex began screening ...
'Kamiina Botan, Yoheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana' Anime Reveals April 2026 Premiere, Starring Role for Sayumi Suzushiro
New visual unveiled for main character Botan
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime adaptation of Hey's Kamiina Botan, Yoheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana (Botan Kamiina, Her Drunken Appearance Is Like a Lily Flower) manga announced on Friday that the anime will premiere in April 2026. The account also revealed that Sayumi Suzushiro will star as the main character Botan, pictured below i...
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Betrothed to My Sister's Ex #11 [rate]
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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Game's Trailer Reveals Spring 2026 Launch
Video previews Mii creation for Switch game
― Nintendo streamed a new trailer during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a new game in the Tomodachi Life series, and it reveals that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch in spring 2026. The video previews Mii creation and interaction: The first English Tomodachi Life game debuted for Nintendo 3DS in June 2014....
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Game Gets Switch 2 Edition With New 'Meetup in Bellabel Park' Mode
Trailer reveals new multiplayer minigames, Koopalings
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday that its Super Mario Bros. Wonder 2D platforming game is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition that features new content titled "Meetup in Bellabel Park." Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park launches in spring 2026. The company streamed a trai...
Nintendo Annnounces Mario Tennis Fever Switch 2 Game for February 12
Game features Fever Rackets, 38 characters, single-player Adventure, various multiplayer modes
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct on Friday Mario Tennis Fever, a new game in the Mario Tennis series. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on February 12. The game introduces Fever Rackets, which give characters various abilities such as fire, ice, shrink, or clone powers. There are 30 ...
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Secrets of the Silent Witch #10 [rate]
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Game's Trailer Reveals January 22 Launch for Switch 2, Xbox Versions
New ports feature "Streamlined Progression" options
― Square Enix announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Friday that it will release the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade game for Nintendo Switch 2 on January 22. The company later revealed that the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud versions will launch on the same day. Customers who pre-order the new ports digitally will also get...
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Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse #11 [rate]
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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Game's Trailer Reveals March 13 Release
Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC game's trailer previews RPG's story
― Capcom unveiled a new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, a new turn-based role-playing game in the Monster Hunter franchise, and it reveals that the game will launch on March 13 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The video previews the story: Capcom describes the game:
Twin R...
Clevatess -Majū no Ō to Akago to Shikabane no Yūsha- Manga Review
Even though Clevatess isn't covering new ground in these first handful of chapters, I was surprised at how invested I was by the time I reached my chapter quota.
― The presence of dark fantasy stories is vast. It feels like I have read stories that have tackled your typical fantasy setting from every angle. I've seen it tackled from the perspective of kings, children, the hero, and, in this case, the...
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Call of the Night #11 [rate]
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Dragon Quest VII Game Gets New Reimagined Remake on February 5
Remake of 2000 PS1 game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Square Enix announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, a remake of the 2000 Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past PS1 game that is separate from the Nintendo 3DS remake. The company later revealed that the game is scheduled to lanuch on February 5 for Nintendo Switch 2...
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Game's Trailer Reveals November 6 Release
Video previews Zonai Devices, Sync Strikes, 2-player split-screen, GameShare, characters
― Nintendo unveiled during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday a new trailer for Koei Tecmo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a new game in the Hyrule Warriors series and a spinoff of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and it reveals the November 6 release date for Nintendo Switch 2. The video also...
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Tougen Anki #10 [rate]
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Nintendo Unveils Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Game for Switch 2
Yoshi jumps into magical book in spring 2026 game
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book game for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2026. In the game, Yoshi jumps into a magical book. While inside the book, Yoshi and the world adopt an artstyle that resembles a hand-drawn picture book. Yoshi can carry other creatures on its back to gain...
Nintendo, The Pokémon Company Announce Pokémon Pokopia Life Sim Game for Switch 2
Players control human Ditto to craft, farm, decorate in game launching in 2026
― Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday Pokémon Pokopia, a new cozy-style life simulation crafting game for the Pokémon franchise. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. In the game, players control the Pokémon Ditto, who has used Transform to look...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Game's Trailer Reveals Vi-O-La Motorbike, December 4 Release
3 new amiibo unveiled for game
― Nintendo streamed during the Nintendo Direct on Friday a new trailer for its Metroid Prime 4: Beyond game, and it announces the December 4 release date for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The video also reveals Samus' new motorbike Vi-O-La. The company also unveiled three new amiibo for the game: Samus, Samus & Vi-O-La, and Sylux. The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Sw...
Nintendo Announces Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Game for Switch 2
Trailer reveals story about "Heroic Games," 2026 release
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct on Friday Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a new game in the Fire Emblem strategy RPG series. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The company streamed a trailer: The game's trailer teases a story revolves around the "Heroic Games." Sothis from the 2019 Fire Emblem: Three Houses game ap...
Resident Evil requiem Game Gets Switch 2 Release on February 27
Resident Evil 7: biohazard, Resident Evil Village also get Switch 2 versions
― Capcom announced during the Nintendo Direct on Friday that Resident Evil requiem (Biohazard requiem) game will get a version for Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026, the same day that it launches for other consoles and PC. The company unveiled a new trailer: The Direct also announced that Resident Evil 7: biohazard and ...
This Week in Games - Little Nightmares 3 Preview, and Digimon Stories: Time Stranger Interview
Jean-Karlo sets the record straight on Nintendo's latest patent, plus a preview of two upcoming games from PAX!
― Welcome back, folks! I've been ruminating on my recent review of Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. I mean what I said, but I worry if I might've been too harsh on the game. I feel like having to play a game like Grand Bazaar for review does it a disservice, because the nature of playing a g...
Nintendo Unveils The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for April 2026
New film features returning cast/staff
― Nintendo and Illumination unveiled during the Nintendo Direct on Friday The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film will open in April 2026. The Direct featured a trailer: Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and Nintendo representative director and fellow Shigeru Miyamoto are again producing the new film. Directo...
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT ‒ Episode 10
This week's entry hands things over into the noncanonical anthology/pastiche angle, going all Simpsons Treehouse of Horror with a couple of entries in Garterbelt's Cabinet of Curiosities.
Clevatess ‒ Episode 11
Even if 'Fake Hero' didn't showcase a thrilling climactic battle between our outmatched heroes and a vengeful demigod, I still would have been on the edge of my seat the entire episode, because Clevatess' lore and worldbuilding is just that good.
Shibuya Hachi Anime's 4th Part Reveals October 4 Debut in Video
3rd part debuted in April
― The official website for the anime based on Shibuya City Tourism Association's official mascot character SHIBUYA♡HACHI (pronounced as Shibuya Love Hachi) revealed on Friday that the anime's fourth cours (quarter of a year) will debut on October 4. The video below previews HACHI's theme song "Brand New Episode." Yūji Umoto is returning from the third cours to direct the ani...
A Wild Last Boss Appeared! TV Anime Reveals 4 More Cast, Early Streaming Debut on September 27, 3rd Promo Video
Anime's streaming debut will be on ABEMA, U-NEXT on September 27; TV debut on Tokyo MX on October 4
― The staff for the television anime of Firehead and YahaKo's A Wild Last Boss Appeared! light novel series revealed on Friday new cast members for the anime, its September 27 early streaming preview, third promotional video, and new key visual. The newly announced cast members include: Sho Hayami as D...
'There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her' TV Anime Reveals 2 More Cast Members
Ryōhei Kimura, Yūko Natsuyoshi join cast of 2026 anime
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Suisei's Yūsha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Itanode, Kokuhaku Shite Mita (There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her) light novel series and Kairi's manga adaptation revealed two more cast members on Friday. Ryōhei Kimura as Yūga, the hero of the hero's party Yūko...
'Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!' TV Anime Reveals 6 More Cast Members, October 2 Debut in New Video
Nobuhiko Okamoto, Ryōhei Kimura, more join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Kanata Hoshi's Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! (Akujiki Reijō to Kyōketsu Kōshaku: Sono Mamono, Watashi ga Oishiku Itadakimasu!) light novel series revealed the show's main promotional video on Friday, alongside six new cast members, a new visual, and the show's October 2 debut. The anime will debut on O...
Victoria of Many Faces Light Novels Get TV Anime
Chika Anzai, Shion Wakayama, Yōhei Azakami star in Studio DEEN anime
― Kadokawa announced on Friday that writer Syuu and illustrator Nanna Fujimi's Victoria of Many Faces (Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria) light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation. The anime will star: Chika Anzai as Victoria Shion Wakayama as Nonna Yōhei Azakami as Jeffrey Nobukage Kimura (Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26, episode ...
Mechanical Marie TV Anime Reveals October 5 Debut, More Cast in 2nd Promo Video
Saima Nakano, Kappei Yamaguchi, more join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Aki Akimoto's Mechanical Marie (Kikaijikake no Marie) manga revealed on Friday the show's second promotional video, more cast, and October 5 debut. The new cast members include: Saima Nakano as Bridget Yō Taichi as Isabel Shuntaro Hara as Toby Kappei Yamaguchi as Old Man Carl Rieko Takahashi as Old Lady ...
Shōgo Sakata Stars in Kusunoki's Garden of Gods TV Anime
Anime to debut in 2026
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Enju's Kusunoki's Garden of Gods (Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei) light novel series revealed on Friday the show's main cast member. Shōgo Sakata stars in the anime as Minato Kusunoki. The anime will debut in 2026. Yen Press publishes the light novels in English, and will publish the third volume on November 11. Yen Press descr...
Kyoto Animation to Announce New Anime on October 25
― Kyoto Animation announced on Friday it will reveal a new anime project on October 25 during its "KyoAni no Sekai-ten" ("Meet the Worlds of KyoAni") event being held on October 25 and 26. The anime's main cast and staff will appear for the "Kyoto Animation 2026 New Work Announcement Stage" presentation on October 25 at 2:00 p.m. JST (1:00 a.m. EDT). The event will be held at the Miyako Messe event ...
2025 Webtoon Trend Conference to Spotlight Globalization of Webtoons
This year's theme of "Webtoons Go Global" will highlight global expansion of K-webtoons, their growing role in transmedia adaptations
― The “2025 Webtoon Trend Conference,” an event examining the current state and future of the webtoon industry, will be held on September 24 at 2:00 p.m. KST at the Webtoon Convergence Center in Bucheon. The Korea Manhwa Contents Agency (KOMACON) and Bucheon City will...
Naver Webtoon Revises Comment Policy Following Backlash Over Author Identities
Change also retroactively applied to comments posted before June, exposing authors' nicknames on older posts
― According to Korean trade media outlet Chosun Economy, Naver Webtoon has quietly revised its comment system after a month of criticism over revealing authors' nicknames in past comments, which led to accusations of opinion manipulation. In June, the platform changed its comment display form...
Netflix Confirms Production of Korean-Japanese Crime Series Road, Based on 2002 Manhwa
Road follows investigation of gruesome cross-border serial murder case
― Netflix announced on September 11 that production has been confirmed for its new crime thriller series tentatively titled Road, with actor Seok-gu Son (A Killer Paradox) set to star. The streaming giant also revealed the main cast and production team behind the project. The upcoming show is based on the 2002 Korean-Japanese col...
Live-Action Kamen no Ninja Akakage Series Reveals 4 Cast Members
Keito Kimura, Ryō Katō, Shūgo Oshinari, Tokio Emoto join cast
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action series of Mitsuteru Yokoyama's Kamen no Ninja Akakage manga revealed more cast members for the series on Friday. The cast members, including the previously announced Taiki Satō, are: Taiki Satō as Akakage (upper left in image above) Keito Kimura as Aokage (upper right) Ryō Katō as Shirok...
A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Opening Theme
Series debuts in Japan streaming on September 29, on TV on October 6
― The staff for the television anime of Masuo Kinoko's A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai (Sozai Saishuka no Isekai Ryokōki) light novel series revealed on Friday the show's second promotional video. The video previews Nornis' opening theme song "Prologue." The anime will debut first streaming in Japan, with the stream on U-NEXT debut...
Live-Action Romantic Killer Film Casts Shō Yonashiro as Mysterious Soldier
Yonashiro does lines in foreign language, with no Japanese lines
― The official website for the live-action film of Wataru Momose's Romantic Killer manga began streaming a promotional video for the film on Friday. The video reveals that JO1 boy band member Shō Yonashiro is joining the film's cast as a "mysterious soldier" who becomes one of the men with a romantic destiny related to Anzu. Yonashiro's...
Gundam's Char & Comrades Enjoy a Night Out in New Restaurant App Ad
The Red Comet enjoys the company of his men thanks to Hot Pepper Gourmet
― Japanese restaurant app Hot Pepper Gourmet released a new entry in its anime x live-action commercial series on Thursday. The new commercial features Mobile Suit Gundam character Char Aznable enjoying dinner with four men under his command, one of whom is Char's second-in-command, Dren. Also briefly seen in the commercial are...
Aniplex of America Marks 20th Anniversary With Art From Top Anime Figures
From the designers & directors of Aldnoah.Zero, Angel Beats, anohana, Blue Exorcist, Twisted-Wonderland, & Durarara
― In celebration of anime distributor Aniplex of America's 20th anniversary, leading figures in the anime industry have sent the company congratulatory messages and illustrations. Since Monday, Aniplex of America has posted art from Masako Matsumoto (Aldnoah.Zero character designer), N...
Netflix Streams JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run Anime Globally
Global livestream to reveal more info on anime on September 23
― Netflix announced on Friday that it will exclusively stream the anime of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run manga. A global livestream event on September 23 will reveal more information for the anime, and Warner Brothers Japan's official YouTube channel for anime will stream the event. JoJo's Bizarre Advent...
Megumi Han Performs Theme Song for 4th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film
Han performs theme song as her character Sasha for October 10 film
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Friday that Megumi Han will perform the theme song "Hikari no Nami" (Light Wave) for Mizuiro no Sasha (The Aqua Sasha), the fourth film for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes. "Hikari no Nami" is also the charact...
The Convenience Store Horror Game Gets Live-Action Film in 2026
Live-action Tomodachi Game director Jirō Nagae directs film
― Japanese indie game developer Chilla's Art announced on Friday that its The Convenience Store (Yakin Jiken) game is inspiring a live-action film that will open in Japan in 2026. Jirō Nagae (live-action Tomodachi Game, Liar! Uncover the Truth) is directing the film, and Canter is distributing. The original game puts the player in the shoes ...
2nd Live-Action Mr. Osomatsu Film's Teaser Reveals January 9 Opening
Kansai-region performers play Matsuno brothers in new film
― The official website for the second live-action film in the Mr. Osomatsu (Osomatsu-san) franchise unveiled a teaser trailer and a new visual for the film on Friday. The teaser announces the film's January 9 opening date. Yūichi Nakamura, who plays the brother Karamatsu in the anime, narrates the teaser. The new cast for the second film's se...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Streams Behind-the-Scenes English Dub Video Featuring Channing Tatum
Film opens in U.S., Canada on Friday
― Crunchyroll began streaming on Thursday a behind-the-scenes video for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy. The video features Zach Aguilar (Tanjiro), Abby Trott (Nezuko), Aleks Le (Zenitsu), Bryce Papenbrook (Inosuke), Johnny Yong Bosch (Giyu), Alejandro Saab ...
Duel Masters LOST ~Bōkyaku no Taiyō~ Manga Begins With Anime Debuting in Early 2026
Duel Masters LOST ~Gekka no Shinigami~ ended last February
― Shigenobu Matsumoto and Yō Kanebayashi's Duel Masters LOST manga resumed on Wednesday with the beginning of Duel Masters LOST ~Bōkyaku no Taiyō~ (Duel Masters LOST ~Oblivion Sun~), the third part of the overall series. The manga also revealed that its anime adaptation will debut in early 2026. Matsumoto and Kanebayashi's Duel Masters LOST ~...
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Anime Gets Midnight Screenings in Japan
Film also gets MX4D, 4DX, Dolby Cinema screenings
― The official website for the Chainsaw Man series announced on Thursday that Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, will get midnight screenings in 12 theaters across Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Hokkaido in Japan on September 19. The website also announced MX4D, 4DX, and Dol...
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The Water Magician #10 [rate]
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Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga Game's Trailer Reveals October 10 Release Following Delay
Game was originally scheduled for summer release
― Publisher refint/games announced on Thursday that it will release Nihon Falcom's Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga crossover fighting game on October 10 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam/Epic Games/GOG following a delay. The company streamed an English release date trailer: refint/games had delayed the game ...
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KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER PRODUCTION #10 [rate]
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D3 Publisher Announces BadBoy Brother Game for Switch, PC
Beat-'em-up roguelite game launches on November 27
― D3 Publisher announced the BadBoy Brother (The Yankee Brother) game for release on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on November 27. The company streamed an English-subtitled trailer: The game will get a physical release for Switch in Japan and digital releases in the West. The game is part of D3 Publisher's "Simple" series. The publisher describes ...
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Solo Camping for Two #10 [rate]
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Exit 8 Live-Action Movie Review
Playing at the Toronto International Film Festival, Exit 8 turns the indie game into a stylish-but-not-very-substantial movie.
― If that plot summary looks minimal, that's because there's minimal plot to summarize here. In the 95 minutes it takes to watch the Exit 8 movie, you could complete two average-length play-throughs of its video game source material. If you're really good at the “spot-the-dif...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game's Trailer Reveals Demo
Demo progress from prologue can transfer to full game on October 3
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new trailer on Thursday for the Digimon Story Time Stranger game, and it reveals that a demo has launched: The demo includes two parts. In the game's prologue, the player investigates a disturbance in Shinjuku as an ADAMAS agent. After the prologue, a second option unlocks for players to ...
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DAN DA DAN #23 [rate]
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Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra ‒ Episode 10
Better visuals absolutely could’ve helped to give Mynoghra the edginess it’s so desperately trying to conjure.
Twenty and the Beast Manga Ends
Series debuted in 2022
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The October issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Friend magazine announced on Friday that Sei Soragami's Twenty and the Beast (Nijū to Seijū) manga will end in the next issue on October 10. K Manga publishes the series in English: In her third year as a working adult, Aya, who has just turned 20 years old, has her first kohai! His name is Yamato Higa-san (age 26). Higa-san is kind a...
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ‒ Episode 10
This girl is so deep in the closet, I want her to get Aslan's autograph for me, because she is occupying a separate plane of existence.
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Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! #11 [rate]
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Bukimi Miki's Shy Manga Enters 'Last Battle'
Series debuted in 2019; inspired TV anime in 2023, 2024
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This year's 41st issue of Akita Publishing's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine announced on Thursday Bukimi Miki's SHY manga will enter its "last battle" in the next chapter on September 18. Yen Press is releasing the manga series in English, and it describes the story:
Earth was on the brink of a third World War when super-powered individuals ...
This Week in Anime - Unreviewed Gems
No one's infallible, and sometimes the true gems of the streaming season slip through the cracks. Chris and Lucas take a look at what we may have missed.
― No one's infallible, and sometimes the true gems of the streaming season slip through the cracks. Chris and Lucas take a look at what we may have missed. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the...
Turkey!-Time to Strike- ‒ Episode 10
Let this episode be testament to the value of learning and preserving local history.
Star Fruit Books Founder Matt Haasch Dies
Haasch launched GoFundMe campaign on September 2 to cover expenses during lymphoma treatment
― The official website of Star Fruit Books announced on Monday that its founder Matt Haasch has died. The company added that all orders and projects will be put on hold as the company staff take the time to mourn and honor Haasch's memory. The company stated that its core members are committed to carrying on ...
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Captivated, by You #4 [rate]
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 ‒ Episode 11
Is simply standing on the sidelines, watching as his friend brutally murders dozens of men (who, admittedly, totally deserve it) something Boxxo can actually do?
Kingdom Anime's 6th Series Reveals More Cast in New Trailer
Ending song "Hōkō" by Sora Tomonari also previewed
― The official website for the anime of Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom manga revealed more cast members and a new trailer video of the sixth anime series, on Thursday. The video previews the ending theme song "Hōkō" (Roar) by Sora Tomonari. The newly announced cast that will play as generals are (from top left to bottom right in above image, names are Japan...
Tokyo Gap Financing Market Reveals Selected Film Projects Including Animated Film by Ayumu Watanabe, Live-Action Adaptation of Staring at your back Manga
Watanabe to direct Freedom in the Sky at GENCO Inc.; KILLTUBE anime film also selected
― The official website of the Tokyo International Film Festival Content Market (TIFFCOM) announced the 23 selected film projects for its Tokyo Gap-Financing Market event, which helps complete financing for feature-length film projects, on Thursday. The selection includes a feature animated film titled Freedom in th...
Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time TV Anime Gets 2nd Season
1st season debuted on January 1 with Crunchyroll streaming
― The official website for Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time, the television anime adaptation of Kogitsunemaru's Izure Saikyō no Renkinjutsu-shi? (Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?) light novel series, revealed on Thursday the anime will get a second season. Manga adaptation illustrator Tarō Sasakama drew the below celebrato...
Dusk Beyond the End of the World Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Hana Hope's Ending Theme
Series debuts on September 25 with "episode 0"
― The official website for P.A. Works' new original television anime series Dusk Beyond the End of the World (Towa no Yugure) revealed the anime's second promotional video on Thursday. The video reveals and previews Hana Hope's ending theme song "Two Of Us." The anime will air its prologue story "episode 0" on MBS and TBS' "Super Animeism Turbo" programm...
Netflix Reveals Last Samurai Standing Live-Action Series' November 13 Premiere
Adaptation of Shōgo Imamura's novels star Junichi Okada, Kazunari Ninomiya, Masahiro Higashide, Taichi Saotome, more
― Netflix started streaming on Monday the teaser video for Last Samurai Standing, the live-action series adaptation of Shōgo Imamura's Ikusagami novels, which revealed the series' November 13 premiere. Netflix describes the series:
In the late 19th century during the Meiji period, 292 ...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Is Fastest Film to Reach 30 Billion Yen in Japan
1st Infinity Castle film stays at #1, new live-action Karada Sagashi film opens at #4
― 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 eighth weekend. The film sold 501,000 tickets and earned 804,473,800 yen (about US$5.45 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has so far sold 22,007,40...
Wandance Hip-Hop Anime's New Video Reveals Songs, More Cast & Staff, October 8 Debut
BE:FIRST performs opening song "Star In Wonder," ELSEE performs ending song "Wondrous"
― The official website for the anime of Coffee's Wandance hip-hop dance manga debuted its second full promotional video for the anime on Thursday. The video reveals and previews an insert song for anime, the opening and ending theme song artists, additional cast and staff members, and the October 8 premiere date fo...
Ōhashi Hirai's The Days of Diamond Manga Resumes Serialization
Manga to resume with chapter 87 on September 18
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Shueisha's Young Jump platform announced on Wednesday that Ōhashi Hirai's The Days of Diamond (Diamond no Kōzai) manga will resume serialization with chapter 87 on September 18. ／『#ダイヤモンドの功罪』に関するお知らせ＼9月18日（木）発売の週刊ヤングジャンプ42号から連載再開いたします。最新話更新まで楽しみにお待ちくださいませ。「ヤンジャン＋」ではコミックス未収録話も配信されています👇https://t.co/Lj478bvKJ...
French President Emmanuel Macron Delivers Message at Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship
Macron: “I really wanted to say welcome to France, have a good game.”
― Japanese entertainment company Konami noted that French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a messaged during the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2025 Opening Ceremony on August 29. While the President was attending the France/Germany summit, Macron delivered a video message to the fans and players in attendance at the Yu-Gi-Oh! ev...
Sony Announces PlayStation Family App
App offers controls for access to content, spending limits, activity reports
― Sony announced the PlayStation Family App in a new trailer on Wednesday. The app offers settings to allow parents to control playtime and access to games. The app contains the following features: Easy setup for account creation with control over age-appropriate content Customizable playtime to control access to games Activ...
Seattle Mariners Announce Super Mario Day for September 14
Get a Seattle Mariners x Super Mario baseball cap!
― The Seattle Mariners baseball team announced on September 3 that it will host a Super Mario Day event on September 14. The first 15,000 fans in attendance will take home a Super Mario x Mariners cap. An X (formerly Twitter) post shows Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez and catcher Cal Raleigh sporting the limited-edition hat. The official ...
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian Game's Trailer Previews Battles
Game launches for PS5, Switch, PC in West; also on PS4 in Japan
― Koei Tecmo began streaming on Wednesday a trailer for Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian (Kurenai no Renkinjutsushi to Shiro no Shugosha: Resleriana no Atelier), a new game in the Atelier franchise, and it previews a full battle: Koei Tecmo will release the game in the West for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, an...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 7-13
Uzumaki, In the Land of Leadale anime; Sanda, Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date And Yet the Town Moves BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$49.98 September 9 I'm Standing on 1,000,000 Lives. Season 1 BDCite Crunchyroll US$69.98 September 9 In the Land of Leadale BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyroll US$69.98 September 9 Uzu...
GKIDS Reveals 4K Trailer for Perfect Blue Restoration Film
New version to screen in U.S. on October 3
― GKIDS unveiled a new 4K trailer on Wednesday for its upcoming screening of the restored version of Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue film in the United States on October 3. The 1997 Perfect Blue feature film was the directorial feature debut for Satoshi Kon, who went on to make Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers, Paranoia Agent and Paprika before his death in 2...
Yurukill: The Calumniation Games Launches on Xbox Series X|S
Game launched in English for Switch, PS4, PS5, PC via Steam in 2022
― Izanagi Games released G.Rev's Yurukill: The Calumniation Games on Xbox Series X|S on Wednesday. The game launched in Japan in May 2022 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The game was delayed from that April in order to improve the game's quality. The game launched in July in the same year in North America, Euro...
New Resident Evil Reboot Film Reveals Director of Photography Dariusz Wolski
Zach Cregger directs September 2026 film
― Iconic Talent Agency is listing Dariusz Wolski (Prometheus, The Last Duel) as the director of photography for Sony's new live-action reboot of CAPCOM's Resident Evil survival horror game franchise. The film will open in theaters on September 18, 2026. Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons) directs the new film. Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions will pro...
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New Saga #11 [rate]
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Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze #11 [rate]
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Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse #11 [rate]
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Game of Familia -Family Senki- Manga Enters Final Arc
Series debuted in May 2018
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The October issue of Kadokawa's Young Dragon Age magazine announced on Tuesday that Mikoto Yamaguchi and D.P's Game of Familia -Family Senki- manga will enter its final arc, which the manga teases with the words "Last Chapter" in English, in the next issue. Yen Press publishes the series in English and describes the series: A last stand against the greatest sorcerer on t...
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube #11 [rate]
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The Villainess is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom Game Review
The Villainess is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom is the sort of game you buy on sale.
― It used to be that anime series would be licensed without a whiff of possibility of our ever getting the source manga or light novels to read, to say nothing of the visual novels. But now we've come to the point where we're likely to get at least one version in English. The Villainess is Adored by th...
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New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT #10 [rate]
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Elden Ring: Nightreign Game's Trailer Previews Free Deep of Night Mode
New mode launches with update on Wednesday
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Wednesday a trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign, the new standalone Elden Ring game, and it previews the free "Deep of Night" mode, which is launching in an update on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. EDT. Deep of Night features a higher difficulty with stronger enemies and new Depths Relics. Bandai Namco released Elden Ri...
Pokémon Legends Z-A Game's Live-Action Short Unveils Mega Malamar
2nd trailer properly introduces Malamar's new Mega Evolution
― The Pokémon Company International began streaming on Wednesday two videos for the Pokémon Legends Z-A game. The first video is a live-action short titled "Special Report: The Truth About Malamar" in the style of a news report. The second video is a more traditional trailer properly revealing Malamar's new Mega Evolution: "Special Report: ...
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon #11 [rate]
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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Anime's Dubbed/Subbed Trailers Reveal New October 24 Premiere in U.S.
Recap video also streamed
― Sony Pictures Entertainment began streaming on Wednesday a trailer for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, with the English dub and in Japanese with English subtitles, and the video reveals an earlier opening date of October 24 in the U.S. The film was originally scheduled to open in the U.S. on Octob...
The Summer Hikaru Died ‒ Episode 9
The episode's slow simmer of exposition and character beats suddenly turns boiling when the boys meet up with Old Man Takeda.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 #10 [rate]
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My Awkward Senpai Anime Premieres on October 2
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The official website for the television anime of Makoto Kudo's My Awkward Senpai (Bukiyō na Senpai.) manga announced on Wednesday the anime's October 2 premiere on the Tokyo MX channel at 10:00 p.m. JST (9:00 a.m. EDT), and on BS NTV at 11:00 p.m. JST. The anime will stream on the U-NEXT and Anime Hōdai services in Japan on October 2 at 10:30 p.m. JST. The anime will run on the AT-X channel on Oc...
Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 Anime Reveals October 5 World Premiere in U.S., 2-Week Screenings in Japan, S. Korea
Also: A Couple Clucking Chickens Were Still Kickin' in the Schoolyard, Shikaku titles nominated in Bucheon festival's Short Film category
― The official website for the Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 anthology anime series announced on Wednesday the anime's October 5 world premiere and limited two-week theater screening run in Japan starting on October 17. There will also be a two-week screening run in South...
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Clevatess #11 [rate]
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The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, Theme Songs, January 2026 Delay
Riho Sugiyama, Masaya Fukunishi join cast; anime delayed from previously announced 2025 debut
― The official website for the television anime of Iwatobineko's The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife (Tōmei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fūfu ni Naru Futari) manga unveiled on Wednesday the anime's first full promotional video, additional cast and staff members, and January 2026 delay. The video reve...
The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike Game's 2nd Trailer Announces November 6 Launch
Game of Katsuhisa Minami's The Fable manga for Switch, Steam
― Kodansha Game Lab started streaming the second trailer for The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike, a new game based on Katsuhisa Minami's The Fable manga, on Wednesday. The trailer announces the game's November 6 release for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Mono Entertainment is developing the game. Kodansha Game Creators' Lab describes the ga...
'Potion, Waga Mi o Tasukeru' Light Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Yū Kobayashi, Miharu Hanai, Yurika Moriyama join cast of October 2 series
― The staff for the "light anime" adaptation of Akira Iwafune's Potion, Waga Mi o Tasukeru (Potions Will Save Me) novel series announced three new cast members on Wednesday: Yū Kobayashi as the female wolf Cardeno Miharu Hanai as the fairy Nina Yurika Moriyama as the dragon hunters' leader Rei The series will debut on October 2...
The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Manga Ends in 8 Chapters
Manga launched in 2021, inspired 2-season anime
― This year's 41st issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine announced on Wednesday that Kouji Seo's The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses (Megami no Café Terrace) manga will end in eight chapters. Kodansha USA Publishing is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story: When Hayato's grandmother passed, he planned to sell her rundown café on...
Current Berserk Writer Complains About New Kamen Rider's Similarities to D.Diver Manga
Kouji Mori: “D.Diver was the last manga I created with [Kentaro] Miura. It's like a keepsake to me, so it made me even more emotional.”
― Manga creator and current Berserk supervisor Kouji Mori released a statement outlining his frustration with the latest Kamen Rider television series, Kamen Rider Zeztz, on September 5. Mori said he provided help to a producer for a Kamen Rider film project and not...
Wonder Woman's Jason Fuchs Scripts Planned Hollywood Live-Action My Hero Academia Film
Live-action Bleach, Kingdom director Shinsuke Satō to helm project
― Entertainment news source The Hollywood Reporter posted on Tuesday that Jason Fuchs (Wonder Woman, Argylle, Ice Age: Continental Drift) will write a script for Legendary Entertainment's planned live-action film adaptation of Kōhei Horikoshi My Hero Academia manga. Joby Harold was previously slated to write the adaptation. Shinsuke S...
Latest Ghibli Tribute Album Features Kalafina, Nogizaka46, Momoiro Clover Z Idols, More Performers
Ghibli wo Utau Sono 2 set for release on November 19
― Studio Ghibli announced a second Studio Ghibli tribute album Ghibli wo Utau Sono 2 on X (formerly Twitter) account on August 28. Japanese composer, director, and producer Satoshi Takebe will produce the album. The album will feature 13 different musical artists. The album will feature AiNA THE END, Yudai Ohno & Sōta Hanamura (Da-iCE), Sakurako Oh...
Live-Action Papa and Daddy's Home Cooking Series Casts Misako Renbutsu, Shūto Inomata
Renbutsu plays cooking teacher, Inomata plays orthopedic clinic part-timer in October 4 series
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action series of Yū Toyota's Papa and Daddy's Home Cooking (Papa to Oyaji no Uchi Gohan) manga revealed more cast members for the series on Wednesday. Misako Renbutsu (lower left in image below) plays Yukari Mayumi, the teacher at a cooking class that Sengoku an...
Otome no Teikoku Manga Ends
Series debuted in 2010
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Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ platform published the final chapter of Torajirou Kishi's seinen manga Otome no Teikoku on Wednesday. The 20th and final compiled book volume will ship in Japan on December 4. The "yuri comedy" manga explores the everyday lives of high school girls. Kishi (Colorful, Maka-Maka, Devil) began the series in Shueisha's Business Jump, but the series was mov...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Switch/Switch 2 Versions Explore New Motion Controls, System Differences in Trailer
Switch, Switch 2 Editions launch on November 14
― Nintendo of America streamed a new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, on Tuesday explaining the systems for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 editions, including new motion controls, returning modes, and differences between versions. The game will launch for Nintendo Sw...
Hulu to Stream New Cat's Eye Anime
Series debuts on Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, on September 26
― Hulu revealed on Tuesday in a trailer and key art for the new anime of Tsukasa Hōjō's Cat's Eye manga that it will stream the series on Hulu and through Hulu on Disney+, beginning on September 26. The anime's first six weekly episodes will premiere between September 26 and October 31 in Disney+'s Star brand in Japan. The remaining six episodes...
Race Horse Haru Urara, Inspiration for Uma Musume Pretty Derby Franchise Character, Dies
Throroughbred race horse had 113-loss streak before she retired
― The official X/Twitter account for the Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise announced that Haru Urara, the Thoroughbred race horse that served as the inspiration for the franchise's character of the same name, died peacefully on Tuesday. She was 29. A veterinarian checked on Urara on Monday when she was not defecating. Urara had horse col...
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Turkey!-Time to Strike- #10 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Webtoons and K-Dramas
Missing brothers, the truth about the KPop industry, and endless cycles of reincarnation are just a few of the things Coop and Steve find when they open the lid of the K-drama box and discover the darkness within.
― Missing brothers, the truth about the KPop industry, and endless cycles of reincarnation are just a few of the things Coop and Steve find when they open the lid of the K-drama box and di...
Sword of the Demon Hunter ‒ Episode 22
It's supposedly a new beginning, but a very middling episode.
Yasu Hiromoto, Sayaka Itsuki Launch Tsūkaku Tantei Tsūtenji Natsume Manga on October 9
Manga centers on boy with keen intuition encountering those who have mastery of their senses
― The October issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Dragon Age magazine revealed on Tuesday that Yasu Hiromoto and Sayaka Itsuki will launch a new manga titled Tsūkaku Tantei Tsūtenji Natsume (Pain Sensation Detective Natsume Tsūtenji) in the magazine's next issue on October 9. Hiromoto will write the story, and Itsuki...
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Mr. Osomatsu #10 [rate]
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Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 20
If there's one thing any diehard stan won't stand for, it's someone knowing their idol better than they do.
Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Manga Volume 1 Review
Everything is focused on Luna and her day-to-day school life with her willing blood-bag Ootori.
― Vampires and anime, eh? An eclectic selection of anime shows feature vampiric protagonists, from the classic (Vampire Hunter D, Hellsing) to the more recent, but superb (Call of the Night), and the appallingly dreadful, best left forgotten (Vlad Love). Worryingly, the manga Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck R...
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ‒ Episode 2
Those Kikyo girls need a major lesson in judging people by appearances and socio-economic status. I can’t be the only person who wanted to yell at them as they were dragging Kaoruko away.
From Bullied to Brawler Manga Ends
Series debuted in October 2022
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The October issue of Kadokawa's Dragon Age magazine published on Tuesday the final chapter of Aitsu and Takao Aoyagi's From Bullied to Brawler: My After-Hours Education with the School's Tough Girls (Hōkago wa Kenka Saikyō no Gyaru ni Tsurekomareru Seikatsu) manga. The third and final compiled book volume will ship in Japan on November 8. Kadokawa publishes the serie...
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Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show #11 [rate]
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Detectives These Days Are Crazy! #11 [rate]
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Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 ‒ Episode 20
The fighting looks cool and is impactful while also fitting the general mood of what has been building up since last week.
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Game's Trailer Previews Story
Game launches on September 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Tuesday an English trailer for Brownies' Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree "2D isometric roguelite" game, and it previews the story: The game will launch on September 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam. A playable demo is now available for the game. Bandai Namc...
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A Couple of Cuckoos #10 [rate]
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Gimmick! Game Composer Masashi Kageyama Dies
Composer died at 62 after battle with stomach cancer
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The official Bluesky account for Japanese record label Brave Wave announced on Monday composer Masashi Kageyama died on September 5 after a battle with stomach cancer. He was 62. Kageyama was known for his work on Sunsoft's 1992 Gimmick! platformer game for Nintendo Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System in West). The game used an advanced sound...
Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 9
“No more crap vibes! Let's party.” Talk about words to live by.
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Rent-A-Girlfriend #47 [rate]
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Dragon Ball Genkishin Squadra Game Review
I wish the character selection didn't feel so random or that the rewards were actually worth the grind. It makes me wonder exactly how long this game's shelf life is going to be.
― There have been a lot more of these real-time strategy action games popping up in the past couple of years. Honestly, it's a little shocking that it took Dragon Ball this long to jump on the trend. Having a simple team-bas...
With You and the Rain ‒ Episode 10
If there's one unspoken perk of being a writer, it's working from home and the corollary delight of having your pet appear on Zoom calls
Shabake TV Anime's 2nd Video Unveils More Cast, Ending Song, October 3 Debut
Daisuke Namikawa, Seiichirō Yamashita, Shimba Tsuchiya, Shion Wakayama, more join anime's cast
― Aniplex revealed on Tuesday the second full promotional video, second key visual, more cast members, and October 3 premiere for the television anime of Megumi Hatakenaka's Shabake historical fantasy novel series. The video reveals and previews the ending theme song "Myaku-Myaku" (Continuous) by KAFUNÉ. Th...
Spy×Family Season 3's Trailer Reveals Ending Song (Updated)
Lilas Ikuta performs "Actor" ending song for new season debuting on October 4
― The official website for the anime of Tatsuya Endō's SPY×FAMILY manga started streaming the full trailer for the anime's third season on Tuesday. The video reveals and previews the ending theme song "Actor" by Lilas Ikuta. Update: Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it will stream the new season as it airs in Japan worl...
Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai Anime Casts Sae Hiratsuka
Hiratsuka to voice Runa Tsukimi in 2026 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Shinya Misu's Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai (I'll Never Have a Romantic Comedy with My Childhood Friend) manga presented on Tuesday a new teaser visual featuring the character Runa Tsukimi, and also announced that Sae Hiratsuka will voice the character. This is Hiratsuka's first role in a tradittio...
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Anime Casts Taiten Kusunoki
Kusunoki voices Black Dragon in episode 22 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 another cast member on Tuesday. Taiten Kusunoki voices Black Dragon, an SS-class chi...
Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers Sequel Anime's Teaser Unveils More Cast
Junya Enoki, Ayumu Murase, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Kentarō Kumagai to voice other Samurai Troopers
― The staff for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the new sequel anime of the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series, announced more of the cast for the previously teased Samurai Troopers in a new teaser promotional video on Tuesday. The anime's staff also debuted a new teaser visual: The newly announced cast membe...