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The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Volumes 1-3 Novel Review
Otherworlds, beware. Not only might you lose your most eligible bachelor to a stressed-out Japanese salaryman, but your entire foundation might be called into question.
― I have, in the past, referred to this series as being “isekai for grownups.” It's not a power fantasy. The protagonist isn't down on his luck, bullied, or otherwise deeply unhappy. He's a working adult, and not one particularly enra...
This Week in Games - EA Games Gets Played
This week, Jean-Karlo examines the EA Games purchase, the latest Silent Hill news, and what consumers and companies can do to ensure the games we play are developed fairly.
― Welcome back, folks! I finally got to share my Digimon Story: Time Stranger review this week. It was definitely one of the most fun things I've worked on all year. I hope people enjoy the game for what it is. I sadly missed the ...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2025
To Be Hero X zigged-zagged all season but finishes with the best episode, while in the cumulative My Dress-Up Darling lost to some stiff competition. Find out how your favorite shows fared in the final rankings of the Summer!
― 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 w...
This Week in Anime - My Love is a Monster
Christopher Farris and Steve Jones discuss the appeal of anime romance starring not-so-human guys, gals, and tentacle pals.
― Christopher Farris and Steve Jones discuss the appeal of anime romance starring not-so-human guys, gals, and tentacle pals. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
Thunderbolt Fantasy: Tōriken Yūki 4 Series Review
There’s an ever-present campiness to Thunderbolt Fantasy that really brings it over the top and keeps it super fun to watch.
― It's taken four seasons and a handful of movies, but Thunderbolt Fantasy finally approaches its conclusion in its fourth and final season. Our main players of the season are divided into three main groups: Shāng Bù Huàn, Juǎn Cán Yún, and Dān Fěi, who are exploring the Wastel...
Realities Merge at the 'Art of Manga' Exhibit in San Francisco
Some of manga's most iconic images are currently on display at the de Young Museum—from Tetsuya Chiba to Eiichiro Oda.
― On its opening day, San Francisco's de Young Museum welcomed patrons to the first large-scale manga exhibit in North America. “Art of Manga” is a visual buffet for experts and newcomers alike, immersing visitors into the same plane as the very panels they see before their eyes. Fan...
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Anime Film Review
Emotionally resonant and visually stunning, this is simply one of the must-watch anime films of the year.
― A large part of this story is made to highlight just how inhuman Denji is. He grew up socially isolated and lacking the vast majority of creature comforts that even the most meager of us tend to have. He sold an eye and a kidney to survive--and three meals a day of tasty food is all it takes fo...
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Game Review
What even is a Digimon, anyway? You're sure to learn as you play Time Stranger - and you'll have fun doing it!
― Digimon fans have waited a long time for a video game adaptation that truly succeeds at doing justice to Digimon's expansive world. The Digimon games have always struggled on that front, with even games within the same sub-series having wildly different mechanics and settings. The good new...
Live-Action Film Director Yoshiyuki Okuyama on Adapting Makoto Shinkai's Classic 5 Centimeters Per Second Anime
One of Shinkai's beloved works is now a live-action film. We spoke with young director Yoshiyuki Okuyama about what probing the past can do for the audience and the filmmaker.
― Makoto Shinkai's anime classic 5 Centimeters Per Second (2007) received a live-action adaptation this year, which premiered this week at the Busan International Film Festival. Directed by photographer and filmmaker Yoshiyuki ...
This Week in Anime - Anime Across Generations
Coop and Lucas look at the ways different generations got into anime and remind us that we're all fans in the same fandom.
― Coop and Lucas look at the ways different generations got into anime and remind us that we're all fans in the same fandom. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Executive editor Lynzee Loveridg...
Baki The Grappler Volume 1 Manga Review
The fighting is utterly ridiculous, but so much fun, it is hard not to be entertained by this modern-day Lancelot whose strength is as ten because his heart is pure.
― This year at the American Manga Awards, Ashita no Joe: Fighting For Tomorrow won a very well-deserved Classic Manga Award. This post-war bildungsroman of a young man discovering himself through boxing is a moving tale. Now, we also hav...
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I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Novels Get TV Anime
Gakuto Kajiwara, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Tsuyoshi Koyama star in 2026 anime
― Ezogingitune and illustrator DeeCHA's I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand (Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Ittekara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita.) light novel series is getting a television anime in 2026. The staff unveiled the cast, staff, visual, and logo: The anime stars:
Gakuto Kajiwara as Lu...
Kindergarten Wars Manga Gets TV Anime
Atsumi Tanezaki, Kentarō Kumagai star
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Thursday that Yu Chiba's Kindergarten Wars (Yōchien Wars) manga is getting a television anime. Chiba shared an illustration to commemorate the announcement: The anime stars Atsumi Tanezaki as Rita and Kentarō Kumagai as Doug. Shueisha's MANGA Plus website publishes the Kindergarten WARS manga digitally. Yen Press published th...
Tetsudō Musume Train Characters Inspire Original TV Anime
Tetsuryō! meet with Tetsudō Musume anime slated for 2026 debut
― A website opened on Wednesday to reveal the original television anime Tetsuryō! meet with Tetsudō Musume, based on the Tetsudō Musume (Railway Girls) characters. The website revealed the anime's teaser visual, main staff, teaser video, and 2026 premiere. The teaser video introduces the anime's main characters Misaki Sata, Usa Harutachi,...
Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land Manga Gets Anime
Isekai manga about gel fingernail artist sent to world where nail art grants magical powers
― Shufu to Seikatsu Sha annonuced on Wednesday that Marukawa's Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land (Ikyō no Tsumenuri Minarai) manga is inspiring an anime. The announcement did not reveal the anime's format. Tokyopop licensed the manga, and will release the first volume in English on April 7, 2026. Tokyop...
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Manga Gets Anime in 2026
Manga by Norishiro-chan, Sakan Uozumi follows unlikely friendship between otaku guy & popular girls
― Coamix announced on Wednesday that Norishiro-chan and Sakana Uozumi's Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? (Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa inai!?) manga is inspiring an anime that will debut in 2026. The announcement did not reveal the format of the anime.Norishiro-chan and Uozumi drew the two illustrations below...
Matsurika Kanriden Fantasy Romance Light Novels Get TV Anime
Chinese history-inspired novels center on court lady wooed by emperor
― Kadokawa announced on Wednesday that Rinne Ishida and Izumi's Matsurika Kanriden (The Tale of the Scholar-Official Matsurika) light novel series is inspiring a television anime. The announcement included the below teaser promotional video, but did not reveal any other details on the anime. Izumi, the illustrator of the light nove...
Marriage Toxin Manga Gets TV Anime
Haruki Ishiya, Shion Wakayama star in 2026 anime by BONES Film
― Shueisha announced on Wednesday that Jōmyaku and artist Mizuki Yoda's Marriage Toxin manga is getting a television anime in 2026. The company unveiled an English-subtitled teaser trailer, visual, cast, and staff: The anime stars:
Haruki Ishiya as Hikaru Gero Shion Wakayama as Mei Kinosaki Motonobu Hori (Carole & Tuesday) is directing th...
Ema Toyama Launches New Mahō Renshūsei Riri Raspberry Manga
Manga about lonely girl entering magic school launches on October 31
― The November issue of Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine revealed on Friday that Ema Toyama will launch a new manga titled Mahō Renshūsei Riri Raspberry in the magazine's next issue on October 31. The manga will have a color opening page, and will feature on the issue's front cover.🎊なかよし12月号から新連載「魔法練習生リリ・ラズベリー」が始まります！！🎊なかよしでの連載、大変お久しぶり...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 28-October 4
Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, Quality Assurance in Another World anime; Gran Familia, Boyfriend, Sometimes Girlfriend manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Blue Lock: Episode Nagi BDPlease Crunchyroll US$34.98 September 30 Castlevania: The Complete Series Limited Edition BDCite Viz Media US$154.98 September 30 Quality Assurance in Another World BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyr...
Opening 7 Minutes of 4th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film Streams on YouTube
Mizuiro no Sasha opens in Japan on October 10
― Emotion Label's YouTube channel began streaming on Friday the first seven minutes of 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. The fourth film will open in Japan on October 10. The fourth film's Blu-ray Disc and DVD will...
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Gets 3D Screenings in U.S.
Film opens in U.S. on October 24
― Sony Pictures Entertainment announced on Friday that Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, will get RealD 3D screenings in theaters when it opens in the United States on October 24. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has acquired worldwide theatrical rights the film. The company will open the film...
Emaqi Service Releases Rokudo's Bad Girls Manga in English
Yūji Nakamura's manga launched in 2016, inspired anime in 2023
― AI localization company Orange Inc. announced on Friday that its emaqi e-bookstore service has added Yūji Nakamura's Rokudo's Bad Girls (Rokudō no Onna-tachi) manga in English. Nakamura launched the manga in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine in June 2016, and ended it in April 2021. Akita Shoten published the manga's 26th a...
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra ‒ Episode 13
Mynoghra is a cool, original spin on a familiar concept, but bogged down by lackluster visuals, poor writing, and an unwillingness or inability to push itself further.
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May I Ask for One Final Thing? #2 [rate]
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SANDA #1 [rate]
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My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Anime Gets Same-Day Dub
Austin Tindle, Sarah Wiedenheft, James Cheek, more star in dub on October 6
― Crunchyroll announced on Friday that it will begin streaming the television anime of Matsuri Akai's My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's (Assassin de Aru Ore no Status ga Yūsha Yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi Nodaga) light novel series on October 6, the same day that the anime debuts. The English cast includes: A...
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Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse #14 [rate]
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Katamari is Back and Better Than Ever
It's been 14 years since the last time we were able to roll up everything with a sticky ball. Once Upon A Katamari looks to fix that.
― The King and Prince of the Cosmos are back to roll up the world in Once Upon A Katamari. Despite it being 20 years since I last laid my hands on a Katamari Damacy game, Tokyo Game Show 2025 allowed me to jump back into the world of rolling innocent citizens, buildin...
The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Volumes 1-3 Novel Review
Otherworlds, beware. Not only might you lose your most eligible bachelor to a stressed-out Japanese salaryman, but your entire foundation might be called into question.
― I have, in the past, referred to this series as being “isekai for grownups.” It's not a power fantasy. The protagonist isn't down on his luck, bullied, or otherwise deeply unhappy. He's a working adult, and not one particularly enra...
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Shabake #1 [rate]
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'Kamiina Botan, Yoheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana' Anime Casts Yurina Amami
Trailer/visual unveiled for Anami's character Akane
― 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 Yurina Amami will play Akane Yusa. The account unveiled a character trailer and visual for Akane: The staff is revealing new cast membe...
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Tougen Anki #13 [rate]
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Pokémon Horizons Anime Reveals Cast, Theme Songs for New Arc
Seiran Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Shinya Owada voice characters from Blueberry Academy
― The staff of the Pokémon Horizons anime announced on Friday new cast members and theme songs for the new arc "Rising Again." Eve performs the new opening theme song "Iolite," and Polkadot Stingray perform the new ending theme song "Netemo Sametemo" (Whether Asleep or Awake). The series has cast Seiran Kobayashi...
Even as a Lapsed Zelda Fan, Dynasty Warriors Virgin, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a Total Blast
I've never been too interested in The Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history, but Zelda on the other hand...
― Return to the world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with hack and slash action in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. The Legend of Zelda series is well loved among gamers. From its puzzle-solving, story, action-adventure combat, and grand sense of exploration, there's a lot to...
This Week in Games - EA Games Gets Played
This week, Jean-Karlo examines the EA Games purchase, the latest Silent Hill news, and what consumers and companies can do to ensure the games we play are developed fairly.
― Welcome back, folks! I finally got to share my Digimon Story: Time Stranger review this week. It was definitely one of the most fun things I've worked on all year. I hope people enjoy the game for what it is. I sadly missed the ...
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Cat's Eye #2 [rate]
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Sci-fi Meets Eldritch Horror in Deck Builder Chaos Zero Nightmare
The monsters evoke a sense of eldritch horror with designs that are just familiar enough... but warped in such a way to give a sense of unease.
― Rogue-lite deckbuilders are an interesting bunch to me. The randomness of each playthrough of a level or dungeon doesn't quite allow for consistent runs. But that randomness and ability to gain bonuses between each run forces players to learn how to play wi...
Laftel to Premiere Webtoon-Based Animated Series Dragon Girl on October 3
Series follows rebellious daughter of the Dragon King who flees arranged marriage to forge her own destiny
― Laftel, the anime-focused streaming platform in Korea, will release its new original animated series Dragon Girl on October 3. Based on the webtoon of the same name created by by Olso, Dragon Girl follows Yongman Kim, the rebellious daughter of the Dragon King, who flees an arranged marriage ...
Hero Killer Webtoon Gets Animated Adaptation in Partnership with France's ADN
Series follows woman determined to take revenge on "heroes" after one kills her sister
― Korean webtoon IP production company Jaedam Media announced on October 1 that it has signed a contract with France-based Animation Digital Network (ADN), both an animation production studio and streaming platform, to develop an animated adaptation of the Hero Killer webtoon. The agreement was finalized at the 20...
Studio Colorido Produces New Pokémon Anime Short
7-minute anime follows girl who builds large diorama with her Pokémon
― The Pokémon Company began streaming a new "POKÉTOON" anime short on Friday. The short is titled "Megahanasenai ne Garura" (I Can't Take My Eyes Off Her, Can I Kangaskhan). The short focus on Yurado, who admires her mother who is a Pokémon battle commentator. She and her Pokémon Kangaskhan work to build a large diorama one day whi...
Observation Records of My Fiancée TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, More Staff
Yūsuke Kobayashi, Miyu Tomita star in anime debuting in 2026
― The official website for the television anime of author Shiki and illustrator Wan Hachipisu's Observation Records of My Fiancée: The Misadventures of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess (Jishō Akuyaku Reijō na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku) light novel series revealed the two main cast members and more staff members on Friday. The staff also rev...
One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video
New season debuts on October 5, with overall anime's 25th episode debuting on October 12
― The staff for the anime based on ONE and Yūsuke Murata's One Punch Man manga revealed a second promotional video on Friday for the show's third season. The third season will premiere on October 5 at 11:45 p.m. JST (10:45 a.m. EDT) on the TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV Setouchi, and TV Kyushu chan...
Yūichirō Umehara Joins Cast of Kusunoki's Garden of Gods TV Anime
Umehara joins cast as modern-day exorcist Saiga Harima
― 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 that Yūichirō Umehara has joined the cast as Saiga Harima, a modern-day exorcist who is level-headed and honest. The anime will debut in 2026, and stars: Shōgo Sakata as Minato Kusunoki Shinshū...
A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff
Daiki Yamashita, Jun Fukuyama, more join cast for series debuting in January
― The official website for the television anime of Misaki's A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation (Odayaka Kizoku no Kyūka no Susume) light novel series revealed more cast members and more staff on Friday. The website also revealed a new visual. The new cast includes (from left to right in above image) Tetsuya Kakihara as...
One Piece Manga Takes 1-Issue Break Due to Eiichiro Oda's Health
Manga slated to return in 46th issue on October 14
― The official X/Twitter account for the One Piece franchise announced on Friday that Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga is taking a one-issue break and will not appear in this year's 45th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine on October 6, due to Oda's poor health. The post stated Oda was currently recuperating. The manga is planned to continu...
Bushiroad Reveals Hunter x Hunter New x Survivor Game With Planned Worldwide Release
"Survival roguelike" smartphone game slated for 2026
― Bushiroad on Friday revealed the Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survival "survival roguelike" game based on Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga. The game is slated for release worldwide in 2026 for iOS and Android. The game will be free to play with optional purchases available in game. English trailer Japanese trailer Players control characters fro...
KPop Demon Hunters Is Now Longest-Running English Film in Netflix's Global Top 10
Film has been watched 325.1 million times over 15 weeks
― Netflix's original animated film KPop Demon Hunters adds another achievement under its belt. It clocks in its 15th consecutive week in Netflix's Global Top 10 Movies list, making it the longest-running English-language film ever on the list. The movie also never went lower than #2 during its entire tenure on the list, and it is now #1. The fil...
Burger King Japan Offers Flame-Smoked Kagurabachi Hamburgers
Burger sets come with Kagurabachi acrylic keychains
― Burger King Japan announced it is partnering with popular manga series Kagurabachi for the limited time “Flame Smoke” burger sets on Thursday. Each of the three hamburger sets comes with an original Kagurabachi acrylic keychain at Japanese Burger King locations starting on Friday. The keychains features Kagurabachi characters Chihiro Rokuhira, Hiy...
Live-Action Romantic Killer Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs
Naniwa Danshi, INI, FANTASTICS perform 3 different theme songs for film
― The official website for the live-action film of Wataru Momose's Romantic Killer manga unveiled a trailer and a new poster visual on Friday. The trailer reveals more cast members, as well as three different theme songs for the film. Naniwa Danshi perform a "miracle theme song" titled "Never Romantic," while INI performs an "aoh...
Live-Action Therapy Game BL Series Casts NAOYA, Yūki Tomita
MAZZEL's NAOYA plays Minato, Ryugujo's Tomita plays Shizuma
― The official website for the live-action series of Meguru Hinohara's Therapy Game boys-love manga revealed on Friday that MAZZEL idol group member NAOYA (right in image below) will play Minato Mito in the series, while Ryugujo alternative vocal and dance group member Yūki Tomita (left) will play Shizuma Ikushima. The series will premiere o...
KPop Demon Hunters Comes to Fortnite Game's Annual Fortnitemares Event
Huntr/x take over Fortnite Island in the "Demon Rush"
― Epic Games' Fortnite game announced in a new trailer on Wednesday that it is collaborating with the massively popular Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters for its annual Fortnitemares event. The video features KPop Demon Hunters characters and Huntr/x members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey as new skins. The three singers wield Rumi's Empowered Sword S...
Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anime's Trailer Subtitled in English
1st 8-episode season debuts on Disney+ on October 29
― The official YouTube channel for the Disney+ service began streaming an English-subtitled trailer for the Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation series (written as Twisted Wonderland) on Thursday. The trailer is an English-subtitled version of the "payoff" promotional video for the anime's first season, Episode of Heartslabyul. The video introdu...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2025
To Be Hero X zigged-zagged all season but finishes with the best episode, while in the cumulative My Dress-Up Darling lost to some stiff competition. Find out how your favorite shows fared in the final rankings of the Summer!
― 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 w...
Pokémon Legends Z-A Game's Overview Trailer Previews Lumiose City, Rogue Mega Evolutions, Link Battles
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2 on October 16
― Nintendo began streaming on Thursday an overview trailer for the Pokémon Legends Z-A game, and it previews Lumiose City, wild Pokémon battles, characters, Rogue Mega Evolutions, and Link Battles: Pokémon Legends Z-A will launch for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16. The game takes place in Lumiose City, located in the Kalos region f...
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Anime's Blu-ray Disc to Include 2 Special Episodes
BD ships in Japan on April 3, 2026
― This year's November issue of Hakusensha's LaLa magazine revealed on Friday that the Special Edition Blu-ray Disc for the anime adaptation of Akiharu Tōka's The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess (Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi) manga will include two special anime episodes based on short stories that are not part of the television broadcast: "Yomi to Shitt...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Character Video Teases More DLC
Game currently has 208 playable characters
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Thursday a new video for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise. The video shows all 208 playable characters currently released for the game, and it teases more DLC characters to come with the 208 counter going up to 209 and the words "To be con...
Manga Planet to Release Psychedelia Manga in Print
Manga's print release launches in Kinokuniya USA with early sale at NYCC from October 9-12
― Manga Planet announced on Thursday a print release for Hidebu Takahashi's Psychedelia manga through its futekiya imprint. The initial print release is exclusive to Kinokuniya USA, and pre-orders are open on its online store. Outside the U.S., the manga will also be available. There will be an early sale at th...
This Week in Anime - My Love is a Monster
Christopher Farris and Steve Jones discuss the appeal of anime romance starring not-so-human guys, gals, and tentacle pals.
― Christopher Farris and Steve Jones discuss the appeal of anime romance starring not-so-human guys, gals, and tentacle pals. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
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Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! #1 [rate]
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To Your Eternity Season 3 Anime Reveals Same-Day English Dub's Cast, Debut on October 4
Dub features returning, new cast
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it will begin streaming the English dub for the television anime of Yoshitoki Ōima's To Your Eternity (Fumetsu no Anata e) manga's third season on Saturday. The cast (which features returning members) includes: Jacob Hopkins as Fushi Cory Yee as Beholder Suzie Yeung as Mizuha AJ Beckles as Yuki Sarah Williams as March Griffin P...
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Solo Camping for Two #13 [rate]
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My Hero Academia: All's Justice Environment is the Real Star of the Game
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice gives players a slew of new battle features. Too bad I was more interested in exploring the map and taking in the sights of each mission than I was in fighting.
― At Tokyo Game Show 2025, I was able to get some hands-on time with My Hero Academia: All's Justice. It follows the events of My Hero Academia's final season and leads players through the last battles of the s...
2nd Girls Band Cry Compilation Film Unveils Trailer, Visual, Theme Song
1st film opens on Friday, 2nd film screens on November 14
― The official website for the Girls Band Cry anime unveiled a trailer and visual for the second film in the two-film Seishun Kyо̄sо̄kyoku (Rhapsody of Youth) and Naa, Mirai. (Hey, Future.) compilation. The video previews the theme song "Arrow" by Togenashi Togeari. The first film Seishun Kyо̄sо̄kyoku premieres on Friday, and the second film N...
Thunderbolt Fantasy: Tōriken Yūki 4 Series Review
There’s an ever-present campiness to Thunderbolt Fantasy that really brings it over the top and keeps it super fun to watch.
― It's taken four seasons and a handful of movies, but Thunderbolt Fantasy finally approaches its conclusion in its fourth and final season. Our main players of the season are divided into three main groups: Shāng Bù Huàn, Juǎn Cán Yún, and Dān Fěi, who are exploring the Wastel...
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Dusk Beyond the End of the World #1 [rate]
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New English Publisher Crossed Hearts Reveals 3 Manhwa Licenses, License of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Novels
New Japanese manga, Korean webcomics, Asian novels publisher plans to debut 30+ series in 2026
― Crossed Hearts, a new California-based global English publisher, has announced the worldwide English-language print launches of three Korean manhwa titles: Baroness Goes on Strike, From a Knight to a Lady, and The Archduke's Adopted Saint. Each series will debut in premium full-color print editions with b...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game Gets 'Prelude' Short Anime
Anime centered on Inori coming soon
― The official X/Twitter account for games from the Digimon franchise revealed on Thursday that the Digimon Story Time Stranger game is getting an anime short "Prelude" coming soon. The short centers on Inori. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on Friday . A demo for the game launched on September 11. The demo includes two par...
Petitcure: Precure Fairies Net Anime Gets 2nd Season on October 9
Trailer unveiled for spinoff about Precure mascots
― The official website for Petitcure ~Precure Fairies~, the Precure franchise's short anime spinoff centering around the little familiar mascots of the franchise's magical girls, announced on Thursday that the anime is getting a second season on October 9. The website unveiled a trailer: The second season takes place in a strange sweets paradise. New...
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A Star Brighter Than the Sun #1 [rate]
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Crystal na Yōsuke's Bonnō☆Saiyūki Manga to End in 13th Volume
Reimagined Journey to the West story launched in 2020
― Shogakukan's listing of the 12th volume of Crystal na Yōsuke's Bonnō☆Saiyūki manga states the manga will end in the 13th volume. The 12th volume will ship on November 19. The manga is a reimagining of the famous Journey to the West story, and centers on the Buddhist priest Genjō and his journey to India as he is accompanied by three beautiful a...
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Keeps the Graphical Upgrade, Loses Some Quality of Life Adjustments
One of the best things about Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake was the auto-battle option, which is absent in these two remasters.
― It's time to go back to the grandfather of Japanese RPGs with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. It's a shame some of the game configurations seen in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series are toned down in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake,...
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My Awkward Senpai #1 [rate]
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My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Anime Casts Ayato Morinaga, Masaaki Mizunaka
Anime premieres on October 6
― The staff for the television anime of Matsuri Akai's My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's (Assassin de Aru Ore no Status ga Yūsha Yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi Nodaga) light novel series revealed two new cast members on Thursday: Ayato Morinaga as Tsukasa Satō Masaaki Mizunaka as Kyosuke Asahina The anime will premiere on October 6 on TV Tokyo at 25:30 JST ...
Red Velvet's Joy Returns to Acting With Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series One-of-a-Kind Romance
Story follows romance between ordinary girl, top actor
― SM Entertainment confirmed on September 30 that K-pop girl group Red Velvet member Joy is set to make her acting comeback after four years, and will star in the upcoming live-action series One-of-a-Kind Romance, which is based on the webtoon of the same name. The new series will mark her first live-action series role since 2022. Actor Hyun-jin...
Let's Play Webcomic Returns on Tapas
Mongie states 4th season will debut "once anime has wrapped & earlier [webcomic] episodes are up on new platform"
― Let's Play, the romantic comedy webcomic by Leeanne M. Krecic (Mongie), will return with its fourth season on Tapas. Mongie stated the fourth season will debut "once the anime has wrapped and the earlier [webcomic] episodes are up on the new platform." The webcomic launched on Tapas on...
Puzzle-Solving in Steampunk America with Professor Layton
At TGS 2025, we got hands-on time with Professor Layton and the New World of Steam.
― It's been eight years since a new Professor Layton game appeared on a Nintendo system. But that eight-year wait feels like it was worth it with the latest installment of the Professor Layton series, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2025, the demo for the game introduces playe...
OceanVeil Announces English Dub of Nukitashi The Animation
OceanVeil, Ascendent Animation to produce anime's English dub
― WWWave Corporation's new anime streaming platform OceanVeil announced on Tuesday that it will produce an English dub of Nukitashi the Animation, the anime of Qruppo's adult visual novel adventure game Nuki-Gee Mitai na Shima ni Sunderu Hinnyū (Watashi) wa Dō Surya Ii Desuka? (What's a Flat-Chested Girl Like Me to Do on an Island Straight...
The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Anime Reveals More Cast
Sakura Tange, Akira Ishida, Naoya Uchida join cast for series debuting on October 4
― The staff for the television anime of Alto and Yuunagi's The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest (Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahō ni Tesshiteita Kyūtei Mahōshi) light novel series revealed more cast members on Thursday. The new cast includes (character name spellings are not official): Sakura Tange a...
Pac-Man Marks Anniversaries with Maruchan Ramen … & Gundam
“Maruchan is powering up snack time”
― Instant ramen brand Maruchan and video game icon (in every sense of the term) Pac-Man announced on Tuesday that they have partnered in celebration of Pac-Man's 45th anniversary. Maruchan will release a limited-edition Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken flavor featuring Pac-Man packaging. The limited-edition packaging is set to replace that flavor's standard packagin...
Buy the Towel Char Dries His Hair With in Gundam
And “betray” your best friend while you're at it
― Bandai is offering the iconic towel that antagonist Char Aznable dries himself with in the sixth episode of the first Mobile Suit Gundam series. The towel is made using an especially fine untwisted yarn, with an original embroidery in gold thread. It even comes with a special door hanger sign — so people don't come knocking when you and Char are bath...
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Novels Get TV Anime
Gakuto Kajiwara, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Tsuyoshi Koyama star in 2026 anime
― Ezogingitune and illustrator DeeCHA's I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand (Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Ittekara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita.) light novel series is getting a television anime in 2026. The staff unveiled the cast, staff, visual, and logo: The anime stars:
Gakuto Kajiwara as Lu...
Seven Seas Licenses Cheeky Devil Cop! & Lune Knight Manga, 3 More Titles
Also licensed: Let's Run an Inn on Dungeon Island! (In a World Ruled by Women), Can You Kiss Me First?, Skeleton Knight in Another World audiobook
― Seven Seas announced the following manga and audiobook licenses on Wednesday:Title: Luna Knight manga
Creator(s): Hiru MorinoRelease Date: August 2026 (volume 1)
Summary: Memory is a funny thing. For most, remembering the last 5-10 years is simple, basic...
Niraya of ■■ Game Launches November 28
Japanese-style horror game slated for Steam release
― Japanese game devleoper HEXADRIVE Inc. announced on Wednesday in a trailer that its Niraya of ■■ game will debut on PC via Steam on November 28.
The Steam page describes the game:Third-person Japanese-style horror adventure. Awakening in the aftermath of an arcane ritual, Yuni is stranded in a strange world. Haunting premonitions of danger are t...
Kill Bill Film's Extended Director's Cut Gets 1st Wide Release in December
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair features exclusive 2nd Production I.G-animated sequence
― Lionsgate will bring the extended director's cut of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill film series, titled Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, to U.S. theaters for its first wide release beginning on December 5. Screenings will be available from both 70mm and 35mm film prints.Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair is...
Nintendo Establishes Singapore Branch
Company's other branches include America, Europe, Australia, Korea, Greater China
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Nintendo announced on Tuesday that it has established Nintendo Singapore on Friday, a local entity to help expand the company's business in Southeast Asia. Takahiro Miura will act as supervising manager. The company also has branches in America, Europe, Australia, Korea, and Greater China. Nintendo of America CEO Dou...
One Room of Happiness Creator Hakuri Launches New Manga
WITCHRIV debuts on October 23
― Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ platform announced that One Room of Happiness (SACHIiro no One Room) creator Hakuri will launch a new series WITCHRIV on the platform on October 23. Hakuri ended the One Room of Happiness manga with the 11th volume in December 2022. Hakuri launched the manga on pixiv and Twitter before switching it to Gangan pixiv in February 2017. Crunchyroll i...
Realities Merge at the 'Art of Manga' Exhibit in San Francisco
Some of manga's most iconic images are currently on display at the de Young Museum—from Tetsuya Chiba to Eiichiro Oda.
― On its opening day, San Francisco's de Young Museum welcomed patrons to the first large-scale manga exhibit in North America. “Art of Manga” is a visual buffet for experts and newcomers alike, immersing visitors into the same plane as the very panels they see before their eyes. Fan...
Live-Action Silent Service Sequel Film Opens at #3
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc stays at #1
― Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, stayed at #1 in its second weekend at the Japanese box office. The film sold 523,000 tickets and earned 799,728,500 yen (about US$5.40 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a total of 1.96 million tickets and earned a cumulative tota...
Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs Game Ends Service on December 31
Game to be delisted on all platforms on November 1
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it will shut down its Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs multiplayer battle royale game on December 31, delisting the game from platforms where it is currently available on November 1.The game is a 64-player battle royale. It also features custom matchmaking with a friend system, ranked m...
'May I Ask for One Final Thing?' Anime Reveals English Dub's Cast, 2-Episode Same-Day Debut
Morgan Lauré, Reagan Murdock, Lexi Nieto, Kyle Igneczi, more star in dub on Friday
― Crunchyroll revealed on Wednesday that it will stream the English dub for the television anime of storywriter Nana Ōtori and illustrator Sora Hoonoki's May I Ask for One Final Thing? (Saigo ni Hitotsu dake Onegai Shite mo Yoroshii Deshō ka) manga, starting with the first two episodes on Friday, the anime's premiere d...
Crunchyroll to Stream Digimon Beatbreak, Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle, Isekai Quartet 3, More Anime
Also: GINTAMA - Mr.Ginpachi's Zany Class, My Awkward Senpai, Kingdom Season 6, more
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it is also streaming the following anime for the fall 2025 season: October 2 My Awkward Senpai - 10:00 a.m. EDT October 4 Digimon Beatbreak - 11:00 a.m. EDT Kingdom Season 6 - 3:05 p.m. EDT October 5 Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun - 12:35 p.m. EDT October 6 GINTAMA - Mr....
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Let's Play #1 [rate]
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Manga Planet Shuts Down Digital Platform on March 31
Manga Planet to shift focus to print releases
― Manga Planet announced on Wednesday that it is closing its digital service on March 31, 2026 due to "various circumstances like recent restrictions from payment processors and the changing online landscape." Manga Planet will shift focus to its print releases through its label and futekiya imprints. Starting on October 31, Manga Planet will no longer of...
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Anime Film Review
Emotionally resonant and visually stunning, this is simply one of the must-watch anime films of the year.
― A large part of this story is made to highlight just how inhuman Denji is. He grew up socially isolated and lacking the vast majority of creature comforts that even the most meager of us tend to have. He sold an eye and a kidney to survive--and three meals a day of tasty food is all it takes fo...
Former BABYMETAL Member Yui Mizuno Ends Contract with Music Label
Musician will step away from entertainment
― Music label and production company Amuse announced on Tuesday that former J-pop/metal band BABYMETAL member Yui Mizuno (YUIMETAL) has ended her contract with the company in a move to step away from the entertainment industry.Mizuno stepped away from the media after departing from BABYMETAL in October 2018.She shared a message on her company's website at th...
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Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- #1 [rate]
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Kindergarten Wars Manga Gets TV Anime
Atsumi Tanezaki, Kentarō Kumagai star
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Thursday that Yu Chiba's Kindergarten Wars (Yōchien Wars) manga is getting a television anime. Chiba shared an illustration to commemorate the announcement: The anime stars Atsumi Tanezaki as Rita and Kentarō Kumagai as Doug. Shueisha's MANGA Plus website publishes the Kindergarten WARS manga digitally. Yen Press published th...
To Your Eternity Season 3 Reveals 4 More Cast Members
Hikaru Tōno, Riko Aono, Yui Kondō, Sachi Kokuryu join cast for October 4 anime
― The staff for the television anime of Yoshitoki Ōima's To Your Eternity (Fumetsu no Anata e) manga revealed four new cast additions for Mizuha's classmates and Naginata members in the third anime season on Wednesday. The newly announced cast members are (image above from left to right): Hikaru Tōno as Saki Riko Aono as F...
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Game Review
What even is a Digimon, anyway? You're sure to learn as you play Time Stranger - and you'll have fun doing it!
― Digimon fans have waited a long time for a video game adaptation that truly succeeds at doing justice to Digimon's expansive world. The Digimon games have always struggled on that front, with even games within the same sub-series having wildly different mechanics and settings. The good new...
Live-Action Film Director Yoshiyuki Okuyama on Adapting Makoto Shinkai's Classic 5 Centimeters Per Second Anime
One of Shinkai's beloved works is now a live-action film. We spoke with young director Yoshiyuki Okuyama about what probing the past can do for the audience and the filmmaker.
― Makoto Shinkai's anime classic 5 Centimeters Per Second (2007) received a live-action adaptation this year, which premiered this week at the Busan International Film Festival. Directed by photographer and filmmaker Yoshiyuki ...
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Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! #2 [rate]
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Tetsudō Musume Train Characters Inspire Original TV Anime
Tetsuryō! meet with Tetsudō Musume anime slated for 2026 debut
― A website opened on Wednesday to reveal the original television anime Tetsuryō! meet with Tetsudō Musume, based on the Tetsudō Musume (Railway Girls) characters. The website revealed the anime's teaser visual, main staff, teaser video, and 2026 premiere. The teaser video introduces the anime's main characters Misaki Sata, Usa Harutachi,...
New Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha TV Anime's Teaser Unveils 2026 Debut
Key visual also posted
― The official website for Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance, the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha franchise's 20th anniversary anime, opened on Wednesday and revealed the anime's key visual and its 2026 premiere in a teaser video.Franchise co-creator Masaki Tsuzuki is credited as the new anime's original story creator and scriptwriter. Takayuki Hamana is retur...
CyberAgent Establishes Anime Studio With Mob Psycho 100 Designer Yoshimichi Kameda
Kameda joins Studio Kurm as representative creator in January 2026
― CyberAgent announced on Wednesday that it has established Studio Kurm, a new anime production studio, on the same day with anime producer Maiko Okada (Yaiba: Samurai Legend, Great Pretender, Great Pretender razbliuto, The Empire of Corpses) as its president and CEO. Mob Psycho 100 anime character designer and DAN DA DAN anime alien ...
Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi Anime Announces New Guest Voice Actor
Junretsu's Yūjirō Shirakawa to have guest role in October 15 anime
― Kadokawa announced on Wednesday that Yūjirō Shirakawa of the boy band Junretsu will also appear as a guest voice actor in Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi (Move! Cat Folktales), the web anime of Pandania's Neko Mukashi Banashi (Cat Folktales) four-panel manga.Kadokawa previously announced Snow Man idol group member Daisuke Sakuma as a gu...
Given 10th Mix Spinoff Manga Bundles New Anime DVD
Manga ships on Wednesday with DVD of 4 new anime episodes
― The compiled book volume for Given 10th Mix, the spinoff manga of Natsuki Kizu's Given manga, shipped in Japan on Wednesday, and a limited edition of the volume bundled a new anime DVD. The DVD contains four new episodes: "Uka" (Emergence), "Yama e" (To the Mountains), "Ai no Waltz" (Love's Waltz), and "Yoridori Given" (Given Your Choice). T...
Tokyo Int'l Film Fest to Show Labyrinth, The Obsessed, Edge of Time, Angel's Egg 4K Remaster
Also: Japan's 1st ever anime feature, ChaO, Jinsei, The Last Blossom, Exit 8
― The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) announced on Wednesday the films it will screen in its Animation category. TIFF will show the Asian premiere of Shōji Kawamori's original animation film Labyrinth (Meikyū no Shiori), the musical anime film of Shinji Ishii's Toritsukare Otoko (The Obsessed) novel, the intern...
Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land Manga Gets Anime
Isekai manga about gel fingernail artist sent to world where nail art grants magical powers
― Shufu to Seikatsu Sha annonuced on Wednesday that Marukawa's Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land (Ikyō no Tsumenuri Minarai) manga is inspiring an anime. The announcement did not reveal the anime's format. Tokyopop licensed the manga, and will release the first volume in English on April 7, 2026. Tokyop...
A Tale of the Secret Saint Anime Unveils More Cast, Debut Next April
Tasuku Hatanaka, Daiki Hamano, Tomokazu Sugita join cast
― The official website for the television anime of storywriter Touya and illustrator chibi's A Tale of the Secret Saint (Tensei Shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu) light novel series announced more cast and the April 2026 premiere date for the anime on Wednesday.The new cast members include (Note: Character name romanizations ar...
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Manga Gets Anime in 2026
Manga by Norishiro-chan, Sakan Uozumi follows unlikely friendship between otaku guy & popular girls
― Coamix announced on Wednesday that Norishiro-chan and Sakana Uozumi's Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? (Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa inai!?) manga is inspiring an anime that will debut in 2026. The announcement did not reveal the format of the anime.Norishiro-chan and Uozumi drew the two illustrations below...
Matsurika Kanriden Fantasy Romance Light Novels Get TV Anime
Chinese history-inspired novels center on court lady wooed by emperor
― Kadokawa announced on Wednesday that Rinne Ishida and Izumi's Matsurika Kanriden (The Tale of the Scholar-Official Matsurika) light novel series is inspiring a television anime. The announcement included the below teaser promotional video, but did not reveal any other details on the anime. Izumi, the illustrator of the light nove...
PlayStation Announces Reebok Collaboration Shoes
Shoes slated to launch between October 15-24
― The offiical webstie for PlayStation announced on Tuesday it has partnered with American footwear and clothing brand Reebok for a set of collaboration shoes that "celebrate 30 years of gaming and '90s culture" and will launch between October 15-24. The lineup will include the Reebok Workout Plus, Pump Omni Zone II, Instapump Fury 94, and PlayStation | Re...
This Week in Anime - Anime Across Generations
Coop and Lucas look at the ways different generations got into anime and remind us that we're all fans in the same fandom.
― Coop and Lucas look at the ways different generations got into anime and remind us that we're all fans in the same fandom. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Executive editor Lynzee Loveridg...
Live-Action One Piece Series Unveils Reverse Mountain Visual
The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the second live-action season based on Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga revealed a visual and screenshot for the second season, including a glimpse of Reverse Mountain: The new season will premiere on Netflix in 2026. The second season began production in July 2024, and has wrapped up production. Series creator Eiichiro Oda stated that the second season ...
Live-Action Wind Breaker Film's Trailer Reveals Theme Song by BE:FIRST
Film premieres in Japan on December 5
― The staff for the live-action film adaptation of Satoru Nii's Wind Breaker manga began streaming on Wednesday a trailer, and it reveals and previews the theme song "Stay Strong" by boy band BE:FIRST. The staff also unveiled a visual: The film will premiere in Japan on December 5. The cast includes: Kōshi Mizukami as Haruka Sakura Taisei Kido as Akihiko Nirei Ke...
Nanaki Nanao's Völundio ~Divergent Sword Saga~ Manga Resumes on December 8
Manga started 2nd part in December 2024, went on hiatus in May
― Manga author Nanaki Nanao announced on Monday that their Völundio ~Divergent Sword Saga~ (Iken Senki Völundio) manga will resume serialization on December 8.Nanao announced earlier in May that the manga would take a break to maintain the manga's quality and in consideration of their health. They had planned to resume in August or Septem...
MAGES. Reveals Memories Off Sōsō: Break out of my shell Fan Disc Game
Fan disc for Memories Off Sōsō ~Not always true~ launches in early winter 2026
― MAGES. announced on Monday that it is developing a fan disc game for its Memories Off Sōsō ~Not always true~ visual novel titled Memories Off Sōsō Break out of my shell. The game will launch in Japan in early winter 2026 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam with Japanese, Traditional Chines...
Sword of the Demon Hunter ‒ SEASON FINALE
Taken as an "ordinary" episode, this is passable, albeit thin and unconvincing. Taken as a season finale, it's next to nothing.
Let's Play Anime Gets Manga Adaptation
Kei Kumoi adapts 1st episode's story for web manga
― The official website for studio OLM's anime adaptation of Leeanne M. Krecic's (also known as "Mongie") Let's Play webcomic announced on Tuesday that the anime is receiving a short web manga adaptation by Kei Kumoi and produced by Geek Wonders on Wednesday. The official X (formerly Twitter) account will post the series. The staff also announced that...
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Yano-kun's Ordinary Days #1 [rate]
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Ikki Tousen Extra Burst Smartphone Game Ends Service on November 28
Game launched for iOS, Android in May 2020
― The official website for Ikki Tousen Extra Burst, the smartphone game based on the Ikki Tousen franchise, announced on Tuesday that the game is ending service on November 28 at 2:00 p.m. JST. Sales of in-game currency Dragon Orbs have halted. Refund applications for unused Dragon Orbs will open on December 15, and will end on March 16. The game launched fo...
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Mr. Osomatsu #13 [rate]
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Baki The Grappler Volume 1 Manga Review
The fighting is utterly ridiculous, but so much fun, it is hard not to be entertained by this modern-day Lancelot whose strength is as ten because his heart is pure.
― This year at the American Manga Awards, Ashita no Joe: Fighting For Tomorrow won a very well-deserved Classic Manga Award. This post-war bildungsroman of a young man discovering himself through boxing is a moving tale. Now, we also hav...
My Hero Academia: All's Justice Game's Trailer Reveals February 6 Release
Game launches for PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Tuesday that its My Hero Academia: All's Justice game will launch worldwide on February 6, 2026 (February 5 in Japan) for launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The company streamed a release date trailer that previews the gameplay and characters: English Japanese The game will get Standard, Del...
Marriage Toxin Manga Gets TV Anime
Haruki Ishiya, Shion Wakayama star in 2026 anime by BONES Film
― Shueisha announced on Wednesday that Jōmyaku and artist Mizuki Yoda's Marriage Toxin manga is getting a television anime in 2026. The company unveiled an English-subtitled teaser trailer, visual, cast, and staff: The anime stars:
Haruki Ishiya as Hikaru Gero Shion Wakayama as Mei Kinosaki Motonobu Hori (Carole & Tuesday) is directing th...
Cygames' Executive Director Yuito Kimura Steps Down
Kimura co-founded company in 2011
― Cygames announced that its Executive Director Yuito Kimura is stepping down as of Tuesday. Kimura explained that he is no longer able to fulfill his responsibilities under current circumstances, but he assured that his condition is not life-threatening. He added that he plans to return to game development someday. Kimura co-founded Cygames with President Koichi Wat...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1145
The monstrous haki that the elders are giving off creates a dazzling light display that the Toei team has rendered in all its ominous, resplendent glory.
The Summer Hikaru Died ‒ SEASON FINALE
The bulk of this finale feels like a cathartic splash in the ocean that nevertheless leaves you shivering—a bittersweet respite from oppressive summer heat.
Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 12
This stinky little toon about a gang of literal Garbage Pail Kids has utterly blown me away.
The Resident Evil Requiem Demo Plays Smoothly On the Switch 2
The handheld experience was great—no frame rate drops or any kind of lag.
― At Tokyo Game Show 2025, it was announced that the newest game in the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Requiem, would be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in addition to the PlayStation and Xbox consoles. And if you wondered how the game plays on the much less powerful console, I have good news: I was able to get some hands-on ...
Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2's 1st Promo Video Reveals New Cast
Kōji Yusa, Maaya Uchida, Sayaka Ōhara join season's cast
― The official website for the anime of Yūji Kaku's Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku manga announced new cast members in the first promotional video for the anime's second season on Tuesday. The anime's staff also announced that the second season will air on TV Tokyo and affiliated channels, and will stream on the Prime Video, Netflix, and Lemino st...
Shoko Nakagawa Announces Birth of Twins
Nakagawa: “They both held my fingers tightly. So cute!”
― Multi-talent Shoko Nakagawa (popularly known as Shokotan) announced the birth of her twin sons on Tuesday. “I gave birth to healthy twins safely around 9:30! The babies and I are all doing well!” Nakagawa also included a photo of herself holding her twin boys. 9:30頃に無事、元気な双子を出産しました！母子共に健康です！2人とも2600g越え！産声もしっかりしてました小さな、力強い命たちを人生かけて守っていきたいと心から思い...
Angel's Egg Book Features Poems Penned by Mamoru Oshii in Japanese, English
Poems, epigrams accompany 100 stills from film's 4K remaster in premium book release
― Publishing company Two Virgins announced on Tuesday that it will release Angel's Egg: The Visual Collection, a companion art book for the upcoming 4K remaster of Mamoru Oshii and Yoshitaka Amano's 1985 original video anime Angel's Egg (Tenshi no Tamago). The book will contain short poems and epigrams newly written ...
Voice Actors Kaito Ishikawa & Maaya Uchida Announce Marriage
Gate co-stars spread happy news in a joint message to their fans & colleagues
― Voice actors Kaito Ishikawa and Maaya Uchida, who happened to play Gate's Takeo Kurata and Shino Kuribayashi, respectively, announced on Tuesday that they have married each other on their respective social media accounts. The two voice actors released a joint statement thanking their supporters and colleagues. This is a ...