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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025, Dec 17-23
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity edges into #1 this week after spending the season just shy of the top. Check out where your favorites stand before the final rankings are revealed next 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. K...
Drops of God: Mariage Volume 6-7 Manga Review
This manga about the perfect marriage of food and drink finally finds the perfect marriage of character and plot.
― Now that we are in the middle of this sequel to Drops of God, the story is really hitting its stride once again. Shizuku lost the first round (to prove himself worthy of the challenge of identifying the “Drops of God”) to Issei, saved a local western-style izakaya from competitors and j...
Exploring the Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven 20th Anniversary Exhibition
The exhibition celebrating the fan-favorite franchise is running in the Yurakucho Marui from December 12, 2025, to January 4, 2026
― 20 years ago, everyone's favorite air surfin' mech series, Eureka Seven, first aired. The series follows Renton Thurston, Eureka, the crew of the Gekkostate, and several other colorful characters as they explore romance, family, a world-government conspiracy, and coexi...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Game Review
By and large, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a shining example of everything I love about these games, and it makes for an immersive and satisfying experience that is perfectly at home on the Switch 2.
― To say that the wait for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been a long time coming would be a massive understatement. It has been nearly two decades since Samus last graced a Nintendo console, and needless to ...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Volumes 5-9 Manga Review
The journey can be more important than the destination, but a journey can also be its own destination.
― Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is structurally one of the very best manga I have ever read. The story is simple. More than two decades after the death of Himmel the Hero, Frieren, an Elven mage, takes to the road once again, this time accompanied by Fern and Stark, students of her dear friends. Alo...
Dead Account Manga Review
After reading Dead Account, I think this work is going to be my new go-to example of “shonen slop,” but that being said, this is pretty good slop.
― I think a person's enjoyment of Shizumu Watanabe's Dead Account will mostly boil down to their ability to tolerate characters talking like Redditors nonstop. On its surface, Dead Account promises a deeper examination of the growing intersection between s...
Top News
Tougen Anki Anime Gets Nikko Kegon Falls Arc Sequel
Trailer, visual tease Hayate Todoroki
― Distribution company REMOW announced on Saturday that the television anime of Yura Urushibara's Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise manga will get a sequel titled Tougen Anki: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc. The company unveiled an English-subtitled trailer and visual teasing Hayate Todoroki: The first season ended on Friday with its 24th episode. The Tougen Anki anime ...
Undead Unluck Anime Gets 2nd Season
Announced in 1-hour Winter special on Thursday
― The one-hour Winter special for the television anime of Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck manga announced on Thursday that production on a second season has been green-lit. Tozuka drew an illustration to commemorate the news:The first television anime season debuted in October 2023 and ended with its 24th episode in March 2024. The anime is streaming on...
'Jirai nandesu ka? Chihara-san' Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Sayumi Suzushiro, Kazuki Ura star in school comedy series
― A website opened on Thursday to announce that Ryon's Jirai nandesu ka? Chihara-san (Are You a Jirai Girl, Chihara-san?) manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will air in 2026. Yasuaki Fujii (episode director for Teasing Master Takagi-san, Too Cute Crisis, Aikatsu!) is directing the anime at Synergy SP. Keiichirō Ōchi (Aikatsu!,...
Masaoki Shindō's RuriDragon Manga Gets TV Anime by Kyoto Animation
Manga about lazy dragon girl launched in 2022
― Kyoto Animation revealed in a "Thank you" video on Sunday that Masaoki Shindō's RuriDragon manga is getting a television anime adaptation. The announcement coincides with the titular character Ruri's birthday on December 28. The video's description caption states: "Sounds like they're making an anime. The broadcast is still a long way off." Shindō also ...
Japan-China Int'l Animation Film Festival to be Held in Japan in May 2026, Will Have AI Animation Category
Festival is accepting entries from February 2 to March 8, held from May 28 to May 31
― The staff of the Japan-China International Animation Film Festival (JCIAFF) announced on Friday that they will host its inaugural festival from May 28 through May 31 at Tokorozawa Sakura Town, Kadokawa Musashino Museum, and T-Joy Emi Terrace Tokorozawa, as well as in other locations in Saitama. The festival will be...
Detective Conan Anime Gets 1st 2-Hour Special in 10 Years, Streams Trailer for 'Episode Zero' Special
Anime gets episode collabs with J-League, Birdman Rally; gets new ending theme on January 10; concert in April-May
― The staff of the Detective Conan anime announced on Saturday several projects to commemorate the anime's 30th anniversary. The anime is getting its first new two-hour special in 10 years, since the Detective Conan - Episode One: The Great Detective Turned Small special in 2016. The new...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part XII
Featuring SPY×FAMILY, Sound! Euphonium, Witch Hat Atelier, Ado, Toei Animation, Palworld, Blue Box, & more!
― But the angel said to anime and manga fans, “Do not be afraid. I bring you greetings from the anime and manga world”: Ado メリークリスマス pic.twitter.com/lyXX48TYFN— Ado (@ado1024imokenp) December 24, 2025 Merry Christmas Blue Box ◩━━Merry Chinatsumas🦌🎄 ━━◪プレゼントを渡したくてソワソワなちなつせんぱい🎁2026年秋スタートTV...
Oshi no Ko Season 3 Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Chanmina's Opening Theme
"Mainstay Arc" visual also revealed for new season debuting on January 14 with Crunchyroll streaming
― The staff for the third season of the Oshi no Ko anime revealed a second promotional video on Sunday. The below video reveals and previews Chanmina's opening theme song "Test Me." The staff also revealed a "Mainstay Arc" visual. The new season will debut on January 14 at 11:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX, and ...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part XI
Featuring Pokémon, angela, Rascal Does Not Dream, Re:ZERO, Production I.G, I Want to End This Love Game, Champignon Witch, Rascal Does Not Dream, Mitsuru Miura, & more!
― Father Christmas came and went, leaving the anime and manga fans greetings from the anime and manga world. Angela 🧑🎄🎄🎸✨🎁💖🎤🎅#angela_jpn #gelamily pic.twitter.com/w7tOEOVGAF— atsuko (@angela_atsuko) December 24, 2025 Cinnamoroll (S...
Gnosia Anime Previews 2nd Part in Video
2nd part starts on January 10 with "Truth Arc"
― Aniplex began streaming a new video on Sunday that previews the second cours (quarter of a year) for television anime of game developer Petit Depotto's Gnosia sci-fi social deduction RPG. The second cours, the "Truth Arc," starts on January 10. The anime debuted on October 11 on Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, TV Aichi, MBS, and AT-X. The anime i...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part X
Featuring Precure, Dr. Stone, Yona of the Dawn, TenSura, Splatoon, Devil May Cry, Blue Exorcist, Promised Neverland, Peach-Pit, Skip and Loafer, & more!
― It's time to rock around the Christmas Tree and see all the gifts from the anime and manga world: Posuka Demizu (The Promised Neverland) Devil May Cry Happy Holidays from Dante and Vergil. Devil May Cry Season 2 comes out May 12 only on Netflix.🎨...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025, Dec 17-23
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity edges into #1 this week after spending the season just shy of the top. Check out where your favorites stand before the final rankings are revealed next 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. K...
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Kingdom #13 [rate]
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, December 15-21
Mario Kart World stays at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: December 15-21 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 115,729 2,573,736 2NSwPokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 72,820 1,470,354 3NSw 2Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 54,096 957,286 4NSw 2Kirby Air Riders Nintendo November 20 49,220 377,044 5NSw 2Momotaro Dentetsu 2: ...
Drops of God: Mariage Volume 6-7 Manga Review
This manga about the perfect marriage of food and drink finally finds the perfect marriage of character and plot.
― Now that we are in the middle of this sequel to Drops of God, the story is really hitting its stride once again. Shizuku lost the first round (to prove himself worthy of the challenge of identifying the “Drops of God”) to Issei, saved a local western-style izakaya from competitors and j...
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Gnosia #12 [rate]
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6th Kingdom Anime Series Gets Sequel
Announced after finale on Sunday
― The sixth anime series based on Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom manga ended on Sunday with an announcement that the series will have a sequel. The sixth anime series premiered on October 4 on NHK General at 24:10 JST (effectively, October 5 at 12:10 a.m. JST). . In the series, the battle between Qin and Zhao begins, and Xin takes up Wang Yi's spear and charge onto the battl...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part IX
Featuring My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Kirby, Sonic, Sgt. Frog, May I Ask For One Final Thing, & more!
― There is no better way to celebrate the Yuletide than seeing greetings from the anime and manga world: Iro Aida (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun) 🌟#花子くん25巻特装版発売中！ https://t.co/sIceq5bUKo pic.twitter.com/awtjLw5AhZ— あいだいろ@25巻発売中！ (@aidairo2009) December 23, 2025 #Hanako-kunVol25SpecialEditionIsNowOnSale...
Akane-banashi Anime Casts Akihisa Shiono
Shiono plays up-and-coming 19-year-old storytelling pupil Kaisei Arakawa
― The staff for the anime of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga announced a new cast member on Saturday. Gekidan Exile actor Akihisa Shiono (Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, Golden Kamuy: Assault on Abashiri Prison) plays Kaisei Arakawa, an up-and-coming 19-year-old pupil of Isshō Arakawa in rakugo, ...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, December 15-21
Blue Miburo season 2 premiere episode earns 4.1% rating
― The French live-action City Hunter movie, Nicky Larson et le Parfum de Cupidon, aired on TV Tokyo on Saturday, December 20 at 3:05 a.m., and it earned a 0.6% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV December 21 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 6.4 Detective Conan NTV December 20 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 6.4 Chibi Maruko...
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Spy×Family #50 [rate]
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Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime's Teaser Reveals Staff, July Debut
A Silent Voice's Naoko Yamada, DAN DA DAN season 2's Abel Gongora helm Science SARU anime
― The official website for Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, the television anime of Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jādūgar) manga, posted the anime's teaser promotional video and teaser visual on Saturday. Both announce the anime's main staff and July 2026 premiere. The anime will run in the "I...
Ringing in the Holidays with NePoLaBo Live re:VISION Holoearth Live
Come spend the holidays with NePoLaBo of hololive!
― It really is impressive seeing how Vtuber groups and companies will find new ways to innovate. Live concerts have always felt like impressive major events, and they've been popping up more frequently around the world. However, hololive has created a means for us to experience their concerts firsthand from the comfort of our own homes, no expensive ...
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Anime Premieres in April 2026
― The staff for the TV anime of Norishiro-chan and Sakana Uozumi's Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? (Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa inai!?) manga announced on Saturday the anime's April 2026 premiere. The anime will run every Wednesday at 11:45 p.m. (10:45 a.m. EDT) in the "IMAnimation W" programming block on TV Asahi and its affiliated channels. Yen Press licensed the manga and released the first volume on ...
The Irregular at Magic High School: Yotsuba Succession Arc Film's 1st Teaser Unveils May 8 Debut
1st key visual also presented
― The staff for the Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei: Yotsuba Keishō-hen (The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE Yotsuba Succession Arc) anime film presented its first teaser trailer and first key visual on Saturday. Both announce the film's May 8 premiere. Jimmy Stone is directing the anime at 8 bit. Taku Iwasaki is composing the music. Tsutomu Satou is credited for the or...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, December 8-14
Mario Kart World continues its streak at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: December 8-14 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 103,861 2,458,007 2NSwPokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 50,292 1,397,534 3NSw 2Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 40,813 903,190 4NSw 2Kirby Air Riders Nintendo November 20 39,206 327,824 5NSw 2Momotar...
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Tales of Wedding Rings II #13 [rate]
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Case Closed #1186 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, December 8-14
My Hero Academia finale ranks at #4, earning 4.5% rating; The Concierge earns 0.7% rating
― The Concierge, the anime film of Tsuchika Nishimura's The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store (Hokkyoku Hyakkaten no Concierge-san) manga aired on NHK Educational on Saturday, December 13 at 3:30 p.m. and earned a 0.7% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV Decemb...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime's 2nd Part Reveals Creditless Opening Sequence
THE ORAL CIGARETTES performs opening theme for new part debuting on January 7
― REMOW revealed the creditless opening theme sequence on Saturday for the second cours (quarter of a year) of the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Shō Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga. The Oral Cigarettes perform the opening theme song "ERASE." The new cours will debut in...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part VIII
Featuring Dragon Ball, Pokémon, Naruto, Haruhi Suzumiya, Laid-Back Camp, Kodansha, Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole, & more!
― While it's Boxing Day, the seasonal greetings from the anime and manga world are still coming in! Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole Dragon Ball Yui Kikuta (Bibliophile Princess) Merryクリスマス🎄✨久々に描きおろした🌟#虫かぶり姫 pic.twitter.com/vX0bTFGMNQ— 喜久田ゆい (@kikutayui) December 25...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part VII
Featuring Yu-Gi-Oh!, Bleach, Sgt. Frog, Zombie Land Saga, Tezuka Productions, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, Kinokoinu - Mushroom Pup, & more!
― The anime and manga worlds wish people a Merry Christmas from the bottom of their hearts! Iro Aida (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun) 🌟🎄🌟#花子くん25巻特装版発売中！ https://t.co/sIceq5bUKo pic.twitter.com/usgkQ9HCtN— あいだいろ@25巻発売中！ (@aidairo2009) December 24, 2025 #Hanako-kunVol.25Spec...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part VI
Featuring Mappa, Sega, Detective Conan, Natsume's Book of Friends, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Magical Girl Raising Project, & more!
― Christmas came and went, but our cheeks are still nice and rosy and comfy and cozy as we enjoy seasonal greetings from the anime and manga world! Kohei Ashiya (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure key animation) Detective Conan Gachiakuta Gudetama (Sanrio) Shinnosuke Ka...
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider #13 [rate]
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Kūbo Ibuki Series Gets New Manga on February 25
Kaiji Kawaguchi's Kūbo Ibuki Great Game manga ended on Thursday
― Kaiji Kawaguchi's Kūbo Ibuki series will continue with a third manga in the fifth 2026 issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic magazine on February 25. Kawaguchi's Kūbo Ibuki Great Game (Aircraft Carrier Ibuki Great Game) manga ended on Thursday. The manga's 18th and final compiled book volume will ship on January 30. The story takes place som...
Takarazuka Revue's Castlevania Stage Musical Streams Worldwide
Castlevania Awakening in the Moonlight available to stream until March 31
― The famous all-female musical theater troupe Takarazuka Revue announced on Thursday that its Castlevania Awakening in the Moonlight stage play adaptation of Konami's Castlevania video game series titled "Akumajō Dracula: ~Gekka no Kakusei~" (Castlevania: Moonlit Awakening) is available on video-on-demand worldwide excluding J...
AnimEigo Releases The Dagger of Kamui Anime Film on Blu-ray Disc on April 7
AnimEigo successfully crowdfunded previous BD release in August 2024
― AnimEigo revealed in a trailer on Friday that it will release The Dagger of Kamui anime film on Blu-ray Disc on April 7, 2026, in a separate release from its limited Kickstarter edition. The Blu-ray Disc includes the English dub, director's commentary, storyboards, and art galleries. AnimEigo's Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign fo...
Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Series' Trailer Unveils February 15 Premiere
Tokusatsu series reveals visuals, staff
― The official X/Twitter account for Toei's Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity, the first show in its new live-action tokusatsu (special effects) brand Project R.E.D., unveiled a video, visuals, video, and staff on Thursday. The video announces that the series will debut on February 15 at 9:30 a.m. JST on TV Asahi. 『#超宇宙刑事ギャバンインフィニティ』 🚀超予告Ⅱ・〝超解禁〟🚀 宇宙をまたにかける巨大なス...
Exploring the Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven 20th Anniversary Exhibition
The exhibition celebrating the fan-favorite franchise is running in the Yurakucho Marui from December 12, 2025, to January 4, 2026
― 20 years ago, everyone's favorite air surfin' mech series, Eureka Seven, first aired. The series follows Renton Thurston, Eureka, the crew of the Gekkostate, and several other colorful characters as they explore romance, family, a world-government conspiracy, and coexi...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Game Review
By and large, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a shining example of everything I love about these games, and it makes for an immersive and satisfying experience that is perfectly at home on the Switch 2.
― To say that the wait for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been a long time coming would be a massive understatement. It has been nearly two decades since Samus last graced a Nintendo console, and needless to ...
The Holy Grail of Eris TV Anime's 3rd Promo Video Previews Opening Theme Song
Reina Washio performs opening theme "Happy Ever After feat. YU-KA"
― The official website for the television anime of Kujira Tokiwa and Yuunagi's The Holy Grail of Eris (Eris no Seihai) light novel series began streaming on Friday the third promotional video, and it previews the opening theme song "Happy Ever After feat. YU-KA" by Reina Washio: The anime will debut on TBS and 28 affiliate stations on...
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Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse #26 [rate]
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Shabake #13 [rate]
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Tougen Anki Anime Gets Nikko Kegon Falls Arc Sequel
Trailer, visual tease Hayate Todoroki
― Distribution company REMOW announced on Saturday that the television anime of Yura Urushibara's Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise manga will get a sequel titled Tougen Anki: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc. The company unveiled an English-subtitled trailer and visual teasing Hayate Todoroki: The first season ended on Friday with its 24th episode. The Tougen Anki anime ...
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Haruka Mitsui's 'Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You' Manga Ends in February
2nd season TV anime adaptation to premiere on January 8
― The February 2026 issue of Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine revealed on Saturday that Haruka Mitsui's Anyway, I'm Falling In Love With You. (Dōse, Koishite Shimaunda) manga will end in the March issue, which will ship on February 3, 2026. The manga will be featured on the cover of the March 2026 issue, and the final chapter will have a color open...
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Cat's Eye #7 [rate]
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Karakarakemuri, Haruki Hajime to Launch New Manga in February
Soccer story series to debut in 13th issue
― The combined fourth and fifth issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday Karakarakemuri and Haruki Hajime will launch a new soccer manga for the new era in the 13th issue, which should ship on February 25.Karakarakemuri launched the Sōen no Scavenger (Scavenger of the Blue Flame) manga on Shogakukan's Sunday Webry website in...
Atsu Benino Launches New Manga in January
Hōkago Voca-Ken de! debuts on January 7
― The combined fourth and fifth issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday Atsu Benino will launch a new manga titled Hōkago Voca-Ken de! (Afterschool at the Vocaloid Research Club), which will launch in the magazine's sixth issue on January 7.The series follows first-year high schooler Mira Sasaki, who knows nothing about the si...
Akio Koyama, Takenori Ichihara Launch New Manga in January
Kimi wa Akeboshi debuts on January 21
― The combined fourth and fifth issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday Aiko Koyama and Takenori Ichihara will launch a new manga titled Kimi wa Akeboshi (You are a Morning Star) in the magazine's eighth issue on January 21.The series follows a young girl who embarks on a journey with her mysterious companion in her grandfather'...
Whoever Steals This Book Anime Film Reveals 4 More Cast Members
Film based on fantasy novel opened in Japan on Friday
― The official website for the anime film of Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon o Nusumu Mono wa) fantasy novel revealed four more cast members on Friday.The new cast includes (top row and then left to right in bottom row): Inori Minase as Mifuyu's late mother Kazune MikuraAkio Ōtsuka as a coffeehouse ownerShun Horie as "Tori n...
Wash It All Away Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Ending Theme
Series debuts on January 5
― Happinet revealed a second promotional video for the television anime of Mitsuru Hattori's Wash It All Away (Kirei ni Shite Moraemasu ka.?) manga on Friday. The video previews the ending theme song "Wakaba no Koro" (Youthful Days) by Natsumi Kiyoura. The anime will premiere on Tokyo MX and AT-X on January 5, and will also begin streaming d Anime Store on January 5. The an...
A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even TV Anime Reveals July 2026 Debut, Main Staff in Video
Saori Onishi stars in anime; REMOW handles global licensing
― REMOW announced on Friday that the anime of author Metabo Hagure and illustrator masami's A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires (Buchigire Reijō wa Hōfuku wo Chikaimashita. ~Madōsho no Chikara de Sokoku wo Tataki Tsubushimasu~, also known as The Furious Princess Decided to Take Revenge) li...
Hiromasa Okujima Launches New Manga on February 25
New manga is tentatively titled Serial-san
― The January 2026 issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mucha magazine revealed on Wednesday that Hiromasa Okujima will launch a new manga tentatively titled Serial-san in the magazine's next issue on February 25. The manga will have a color opening page, and will be featured on the issue's front cover.Okujima launched the Baban Baban Ban Vampire manga in Akita Sh...
Liar Game Manga Gets New Short Serialization
Liar Game: The Last Game debuts on February 25
― The January 2026 issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mucha magazine revealed on Wednesday that Shinobu Kaitani will launch a new short serialization for his Liar Game manga titled Liar Game: The Last Game in the magazine's next issue on February 25. The manga will have a color opening page. The manga is set after the ending of the original manga, and center...
Toho, Good Smile Company Establish Joint Company for Goods, Promotional Work
Name of new venture is To-Smile
― Otaku merchandise and figure company Good Smile Company and media and entertainment company Toho established the joint company To-Smile on December 9. The new company will plan, develop, produce, sell, and promote toys, goods, and merchandise for the two companies. To-Smile plans to sell goods in Toho Cinemas in Japan, as well as overseas, focused on North America an...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part V
Featuring Frieren, Sakamoto Days, Isekai Quartet, Megumi Ogata, Palworld, Fatal Fury, Chibi Maruko-chan, & more!
― On the first day of Christmas, the anime and manga world gave to us more greetings: 30MS Around! ୨୧‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ ブレインの皆様！ メリークリスマス🎄୨୧‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧クリスマスは #30MS と一緒に過ごそう❣クリスマス仕様の衣装を身にまとったライディラとセスティエが登場❤ pic.twitter.com/ABy5xow3vg— 30 MINUTES SISTERS 公式SNS (@30msisters) December 25, 2025 ୨୧‥∵‥...
2nd Girls & Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Film Unveils Video, Visual
2nd film in 4-part series opens on January 30
― The official website for the four-part theatrical anime project for Maruko Nii's Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! spinoff manga in the Girls und Panzer franchise unveiled a promotional video and visual for the films' second part on Friday. The films will open in order on December 26, 2025, and January 30, March 6, and April 10, 2026.ChouC...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part IV
Featuring My Hero Academia, Dan Da Dan, Dragon Quest, Bandai Namco Filmworks, Square Enix, Cinnamoroll, Too Many Losing Heroines!, & more!
― It may have been the night before Christmas, but all the anime and manga creators were stirring to get their greetings out: Toshi Aoi (Wistoria: Wand and Sword) Bandai Namco Filmwoks (English) "It's Christmas. But someone always gets stuck working."Get your tick...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part III
Featuring One Piece, FF7 Remake, Digimon, Anime Expo, Katamari Damcy, Kentaro Yabuki, An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29, Capcom, The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess, & more!
― It's time to enjoy some seasonal greetings from the anime and manga world while we wait for the chestnuts to roast on an open fire! Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Oshi no Ko, Frieren, Ghibli Museum, Shokotan, Tatsuya Endo, Kumiko Watanabe, Though I Am an Inept Villainess, & more!
― Christmas time is here, and for many that means giving and receiving gifts — and the anime and manga world has plenty of illustrations, greetings, and more to give to fans: Animal Crossing みなさ～ん！おはようございます！今日はクリスマスイブですね♪サンタクロースの使いのジングルさんが、朝からクリスマスのプレゼントを配りにいらしてます！今日は一晩中おられる...
Undead Unluck Anime Gets 2nd Season
Announced in 1-hour Winter special on Thursday
― The one-hour Winter special for the television anime of Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck manga announced on Thursday that production on a second season has been green-lit. Tozuka drew an illustration to commemorate the news:The first television anime season debuted in October 2023 and ended with its 24th episode in March 2024. The anime is streaming on...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Volumes 5-9 Manga Review
The journey can be more important than the destination, but a journey can also be its own destination.
― Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is structurally one of the very best manga I have ever read. The story is simple. More than two decades after the death of Himmel the Hero, Frieren, an Elven mage, takes to the road once again, this time accompanied by Fern and Stark, students of her dear friends. Alo...
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Gentosha Launches Comic Mirage as Publisher's 1st Digital Manga Label
Romance, fantasy label launches with 4 titles
― Publisher Gentosha announced on December 19 that it has launched Comic Mirage, its first digital manga label. The label will focus on releasing romance and fantasy manga.The label's first releases include: Seikei Hashiro and Asa Kasumi's Auction ni Kakeraretara Kuro no Ōji ni Chōai Saremashita (seen right), Yūmi Kawai and orange's Doku wa Seijo ni Koi S...
Get Cozy with The Winter 2026 Anime Trailer Watch Party!
We hear those sleighbells ringing in a new anime season! Join us live on December 29 at 5pm PT to watch all the latest anime trailers. Sponsored by Yen Press and Crunchyroll!
― We hear those sleighbells ringing in a new anime season! Anime News Network's Lynzee Loveridge, James Beckett, and Jacki Jing are happy to announce that YouTube personality Geoff Thew (Mother's Basement) is joining us to watch...
Momo Sakurai, Aimi Ozawa Join Cast of 'There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her' Anime
Christmas visual revealed for series debuting on January 6
― 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 Thursday. Momo Sakurai (from ≠ME) as Shike Aimi Ozawa (from ...
Key's New Romantic Adventure Game anemoi Delayed to April 24, 2026
Game was previously slated for January 30
― Visual Arts' Key brand announced on Thursday that anemoi, its new romantic adventure game, has been delayed from January 30, 2026 to April 24, 2026 in order to improve the game's quality. The game was originally slated to debut this year, and then was delayed to January 30, before this latest delay. The game is also slated to launch on Steam at a later date...
Whoever Steals This Book Anime Film's Special Music Video Features Theme Song
Film based on fantasy novel opens in Japan on Friday
― The official website for the anime film of Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon o Nusumu Mono wa) fantasy novel began streaming a special music video on Thursday that features the film's theme song "Share" by YUKI. The film will debut on December 26.The film stars:Rin Kataoka as Mifuyu MikuraSora Tamaki as MashiroNao Tōyama as ...
New 'Is the order a rabbit?' Anime Confirmed as Feature-Length Film
Hiroyuki Hashimoto returns as chief director at Bibury Animation Studio
― The official website for the anime based on Koi's Is the order a rabbit? manga revealed on Thursday that the previously revealed new anime in the franchise is feature-length film. Hiroyuki Hashimoto is returning from the previous anime in the franchise as the chief director. Tensho (Is the order a rabbit?? (TV 2) storyboarder a...
'Jirai nandesu ka? Chihara-san' Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Sayumi Suzushiro, Kazuki Ura star in school comedy series
― A website opened on Thursday to announce that Ryon's Jirai nandesu ka? Chihara-san (Are You a Jirai Girl, Chihara-san?) manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will air in 2026. Yasuaki Fujii (episode director for Teasing Master Takagi-san, Too Cute Crisis, Aikatsu!) is directing the anime at Synergy SP. Keiichirō Ōchi (Aikatsu!,...
Strawberry Shortcakes, Blue Manga Creator Kiriko Nananan Dies at 52
Manga creator died in December 2024, announcement held for 1 year at behest of family
― Publisher Tokyo News Service revealed on Friday that manga creator Kiriko Nananan died on December 25, 2024. She was 52. The publisher stated it revealed the news now, one year later, due to the wishes of Nananan and her family. Nananan made her debut as a manga creator with the manga hole in 1993. She mainly publ...
The Food Diary of Miss Maid TV Anime Reveals April 2026 Debut
Winter visual also revealed
― Happinet revealed on Thursday that the television anime of Susumu Maeya's The Food Diary of Miss Maid manga will debut in April 2026. Happinet also revealed a "winter vacation" visual, featuring Suzume eating a "Chun-man" bun featuring the Chun mascot character.The anime will star:Kana Ichinose as Suzume TachibanaChihiro Sunou as Ricotta Fresca Maki Kawase as Nana Komats...
Front Mission 3: Remake Game Launches for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PC on January 30
Remake launched on Switch on June 26
― Forever Entertainment revealed in a new trailer on Wednesday the Front Mission 3: Remake game will release for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and GOG on January 30. The above video describes the game:FRONT MISSION 3: Remake is a tactical RPG set in a future where nations and corporations compete for dominance in a world shape...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part I
Featuring SPY×FAMILY, Palworld, Project Eevee, Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, Beastars and Sanda, City the Animation, Food for the Soul, Koge-Donbo*, & more!
― It's the most wonderful time of the year with Christmas. With gift giving, spending time with family, and (for those who get snow) seeing a winter wonderland. Some people get a head start on their Christmas greeting on Christmas Eve, and the ani...
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Game Previews DLC Characters Z, King, Eneru in Videos
New Jewelry Bonney form added as free DLC; One Piece Pirate Warriors game franchise has sold 10 million copies worldwide
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed in a new trailer on Wednesday for its One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 game, DLC character Z will join the game on January 22 as part of DLC Character Pack No. 8.
Eneru and King will also join the game as playable characters as part of the new Cha...
Chainsaw Man Anime Film Rises to #4, 1st Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Film to #8 in Japan
Live-action Romantic Killer film, Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise anime film fall off top 10
― Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, rose back up from #9 to #4 in its 14th weekend. The film sold 99,900 tickets and earned 146,721,700 yen (about US$940,400) from Friday to Sunday, and has sold a total of 6.41 million tickets to earn 9,...
Taisho Baseball Girls Novelist Atsushi Kagurazaka Dies at 59
Uchi no Danna ga Amachan de author died in November of heart failure
― The family of novelist Atsushi Kagurazaka (real name Junnosuke Ōshita) announced on Wednesday Kagurazaka died on November 20 of heart failure. He was 59. Kagurazaka's family held a private funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Kagurazaka was born in Hiroshima, and he made his debut as a novelist in 1988. He was...