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This Week in Anime - Anti-Nostalgia
We've all got shows that we've outgrown. Coop and Lucas discuss some of theirs.
― We've all got shows that we've outgrown. Coop and Lucas discuss some of theirs. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Full Disclosure: Coop Bicknell regularly works on titles produced b...
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 1 Anime Review
The first season of the story of Oguri Cap stands apart from its previous Uma Musume brethren—and arguably stands above many of them.
― Every great hero deserves an origin story, and that even—especially!—includes the funny big-eating horse girl Oguri Cap from Uma Musume. This obviously isn't the only franchise where a comic-relief background character can undergo this kind of drastic promotion to pr...
Senpai no Kohai Manga Review
Hanakage Alt’s Senpai no Kohai is, in its slender volume, a beautifully sweet love story.
― Sayuri knows that it's hopeless to fall in love with a straight woman. That's an academic consideration, of course, when in her final year of college, she fell head over heels for Risa. The adorable first year consumed all of Sayuri's thoughts, no matter how hard she tried to avoid them, and when she graduated...
This Week in Anime - The Least Cute Meet-Cute and Other Summer Love Stories
Chris and Steve wander through the summer season's tales of love looking for romantic treasures and finding...stuff.
― Chris and Steve wander through the summer season's tales of love looking for romantic treasures and finding...stuff. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ...
Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy Game Review
Surely, there are better dungeons to delve somewhere out there.
― Did you know that those cute little slime-things from the Puyo Puyo puzzle games originate from a series of dungeon crawlers from the early 90s? If you didn't, I don't think anyone could blame you, since the franchise has only ever had a single western release in its decades-long history. It was called Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great ...
Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man Volume 1 Review
In this, Spider-Man and Ultraman are kindred spirits, and I'm not quite sure what I expected their connection to be but I like this angle as a way to bridge these two very different characters.
― Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man is a solid start for an Ultraman and Spider-Man that hits most of the notes you would expect. The premise here is simple enough and totally in keeping with crossover tales o...
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Nada Holdings' New Lollipop Chainsaw Projects Include New Game, Anime
Nada Holdings developing new projects for franchise in partnership with Dragami Games
― Taiwan's Nada Holdings announced on Thursday that its new projects for the Lollipop Chainsaw franchise in partnership with Dragami Games will involve a new game and an anime adaptation. Nada Holdings notes that the new game will not impose "excessive creative restrictions in the name of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and...
Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Kujira stars as stepmother Teru Kōnokura in anime by NEWON
― A website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked (Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi) manga (the Japanese manga and anime write the English title as: My mother-in-law and sister-in-law who don't bully me.), which will premiere in 2026. The website revealed the anime's te...
Viz Co-Produces Anime of Hirayasumi Slice-of-Life Manga
Production +h. animates Keigo Shinzō's story with live-action series also coming
― Viz Media announced on Monday that it is co-producing an anime adaptation of Keigo Shinzō's Hirayasumi manga with Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. Production +h. (The Orbital Children, Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction) is animating the project. Viz describes the story: At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ik...
HIDIVE to Co-Produce Petals of Reincarnation Anime
TV anime first announced in 2024
― HIDIVE announced on Monday that it will co-produce the television anime adaptation of Mikihisa Konishi's Petals of Reincarnation (Reincarnation no Kaben) manga. The manga's story centers on Tōya Senji, a high school boy who, despite excelling academically, sees himself as average due to constantly comparing himself to his overachieving older brother. He desires to e...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 20-26
Solo Leveling, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime; Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right, MONSTER TRIBE manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 1 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 July 22 Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 1 Limited Edition BDCite Crunchyroll US$79.98 July 22 Momokyun Sword B...
Kodansha USA Licenses Stella Must Die, DRAGON CIRCUS, Magical Karina, More Manga for Spring 2026
Also: Chi's Sweet France, Lonely Deaths Lie Thick as Snow, That's Not Love, more
― Kodansha USA Publishing announced during its San Diego Comic-Con panel on Thursday new releases for spring 2026. Kodansha USA also revealed that the second volume of the Blade Girl, Teppu, and Love, That's an Understatement manga titles from its Kodansha Print Club — a new publishing program bringing digital-first mang...
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The Water Magician #4 [rate]
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WEBTOON Announces Launch Dates for TMNT: The Last Ronin, Cyberpunk 2077 Series
Announcements made during Page to Pixel panel at San Diego Comic Con
― WEBTOON Entertainment revealed the latest additions to its library of reimagined Western comics on Thursday, announcing the upcoming launch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin and Cyberpunk 2077 in partnership with IDW Publishing and Dark Horse Comics, respectively. The announcement was made during the "Page to Pixel" ...
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KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER PRODUCTION #3 [rate]
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon Game's Trailer Reveals January 15 Release
Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, PC
― NIS America began streaming on Thursday a trailer titled "Unprecedented Mission" for The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon (The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-) game, and it reveals that the game will launch on January 15, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam. NIS ...
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Solo Camping for Two #3 [rate]
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Hotel Inhumans Anime Casts Haruka Shiraishi
Shiraishi plays assassin Nina in 4th episode on Sunday
― The official website for the television anime of Ao Tajima's Hotel Inhumans manga revealed on Thursday that Haruka Shiraishi will play Nina, the "27th assassin" from a certain organization, in the fourth episode on Sunday. The website also unveiled a visual of Nina at the bar with Sara and Ikurō. A "keyword" related to the episode is hidden in ...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Casts Hiroko Kiso
Kose plays Teke Teke in 6th episode on August 6
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Shō Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga revealed on Thursday that Hiroko Kose will play Teke Teke, a monster of urban legend. Teke Teke will appear in the anime's sixth episode on August 6. The anime debuted on July 2 with a one-hour broadcast for the f...
This Week in Anime - Anti-Nostalgia
We've all got shows that we've outgrown. Coop and Lucas discuss some of theirs.
― We've all got shows that we've outgrown. Coop and Lucas discuss some of theirs. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Full Disclosure: Coop Bicknell regularly works on titles produced b...
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 1 Anime Review
The first season of the story of Oguri Cap stands apart from its previous Uma Musume brethren—and arguably stands above many of them.
― Every great hero deserves an origin story, and that even—especially!—includes the funny big-eating horse girl Oguri Cap from Uma Musume. This obviously isn't the only franchise where a comic-relief background character can undergo this kind of drastic promotion to pr...
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DAN DA DAN #16 [rate]
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Land of the Lustrous, Ascendance of a Bookworm, Kia Asamiya Win Seiun Awards
History of Girls SF Manga with a Focus on Showa Golden Age, A Samurai In Time, more also win
― The Japan Science Fiction Convention revealed the winners of the 56th Seiun Awards on Thursday. Haruko Ichikawa's Land of the Lustrous manga (pictured right) won the Best Comic award. Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō - Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) "biblia fant...
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Renako shines, but Mai is a problem.
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT ‒ Episode 3
The issue then is that this episode of New Panty & Stocking works better when it's falling back on older, simpler habits than when it's trying to innovate.
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Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! #4 [rate]
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Dr. Stone: Science Future #15 [rate]
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Clevatess ‒ Episode 4
If a story can deliver a predictable narrative that still manages to keep you engaged and entertained from beginning to end, then it's a good story, no questions asked.
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Let's Go Karaoke! #1 [rate]
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 ‒ Episode 4
Hevee simply loves the journey told by shoes—and experiencing that journey through touch, smell, and… drinking out of said shoe.
Webtoon Series The Player Who Can't Level Up Gets Console, PC Game
Game is scheduled for release in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― The Player Who Can't Level Up webtoon is set to receive a full-scale video game adaptation, scheduled for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Tripearl Games is developing the fast-paced action game. Tripearl Games released an official announcement trailer featuring the game's first gameplay footage, highlighti...
My Daughter is a Zombie Webtoon Sees Surge in Views Ahead of Live-Action Film's Release
Paid binge-read sessions for My Daughter is a Zombie jumped more than ninefold after film's trailer debuted
― Ahead of the Korean theatrical release of the live-action film My Daughter is a Zombie, readers are returning to the original webtoon in large numbers. Naver Webtoon revealed on Wednesday that from May 21 to June 3 — the two weeks following the film's trailer release — paid binge-read sessio...
Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anime Reveals 23 More Cast Members
Screenshots from October show's opening sequence also revealed
― The staff of the Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation series revealed 23 more cast members on Thursday. Disney also revealed screenshots from the anime's opening sequence on Thursday. 追加ボイスキャストが演じるキャラクターの先行カットを #ツイステアニメ OP映像より初解禁⠀『ディズニー ツイステッドワンダーランドザ アニメーション』⁺✧先行カット 𝒗𝒐𝒍.𝟏✧⁺⠀✦サバナクロー寮✦オクタヴィネル寮✦スカラビア寮✦ポムフィオーレ寮⠀#ディズニープラス にて… pic.twitter...
Aniplex, Sony Music Tease Original TV Anime With 'Music x Hero' Theme
Countdown website until release of details on July 27 launched
― A "countdown website" opened on Thursday and teased Aniplex and Sony Music's original television anime that has the theme of "Music x Hero." More details will be announced at the end of the countdown on July 27 at 12:00 p.m. JST (July 26 at 11:00 p.m. EDT). Aniplex also posted an image with the silhouette of what seems to be a unit call...
Bandai Namco, Sony Sign Strategic Business Partnership
Sony also acquires about 2.5% of Bandai Namco shares
― Bandai Namco Holdings announced on Thursday that it has signed a strategic business alliance agreement with Sony Group Corporation, aimed at strengthening engagement among anime and manga fans. Sony also agreed to acquire 16 million Bandai Namco shares held by existing shareholders for approximately 68 billion yen (about US$464.5 million), making...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Opens at #1, Toi-san Anime Film Debuts at #7
Gekijōban Utano☆Princesama♪ TABOO NIGHT XXXX back at #8, King of Prism -Your Endless Call- rises to #9
― Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, opened at #1 at the Japanese box office last weekend. The film sold 3,843,613 tickets for 5,524,298,500 yen (about US$37.45 million) in its first three days....
Arc System Works' 'Dear Me, I Was...' Adventure Game Releases on July 31
Game releases for Switch 2 with Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, Chinese support
― The official website for Arc System Works' Dear Me, I Was... adventure game revealed on Thursday that the game will release on July 31 for the Switch 2. Nintendo's eShop lists the game with Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese la...
Seven Seas Licenses My Cat's Aura is Strong Today, The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System, 2 More Manga
Also licensed: The Babe at My Back Has Her Eye on Me. I'm Done For., DOGGO
― Seven Seas announced the following licenses on Wednesday: Title: My Cat's Aura is Strong Today full-color manga
Creators: Utako Uguisu
Release Date: May 2026
Summary: Kijineko-sama and Kuroneko-sama are two particularly prickly cats ruling over their humans and home. While their humans Kanenosuke and Sumire are always amused...
Nada Holdings' New Lollipop Chainsaw Projects Include New Game, Anime
Nada Holdings developing new projects for franchise in partnership with Dragami Games
― Taiwan's Nada Holdings announced on Thursday that its new projects for the Lollipop Chainsaw franchise in partnership with Dragami Games will involve a new game and an anime adaptation. Nada Holdings notes that the new game will not impose "excessive creative restrictions in the name of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and...
Odekake Kozame to Take a Trip to Saitama Seibu Lions Baseball Team's Home Stadium
Titular character Kozame-chan, voice actor Kana Hanazawa appear for ceremonial 1st pitch
― The Odekake Kozame series announced on Tuesday that it will collaborate with Japan's Saitama Seibu Lions baseball team on August 14. Series protagonist Kozame-chan and voice actor Kana Hanazawa will appear at the collaboration event. The Seibu Lions' website noted that Kozame-chan and voice actor Kana Hanazawa ...
Code Vein II Game Introduces Motorcycle in New Producer Diary Video
Code Vein II to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC in 2026
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America revealed on Wednesday a new producer diary video for Code Vein II, the sequel to the Code Vein post-apocalyptic role-playing game, on Wednesday previewing the motorcycle: Bandai Namco describes the game:
CODE VEIN II features a deep narrative where players and characters are bound by blood, fate, and dest...
Crunchyroll Adds Shin-Chan: Me and the Professor Game on Mobile
Game launched in Japan for Switch in July 2021
― Crunchyroll announced in a new video on Wednesday that it will add the English version of Millenium Kitchen's Shin-Chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation -The Endless Seven-Day Journey- (Crayon Shin-chan: Ora to Hakase no Natsuyasumi - Owaranai Nanokakan no Tabi) game to its Game Vault on mobile. The game is listed as "coming soon." Game publish...
Together Forever Manga Ends in 2 Chapters
Series launched in March 2020
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The September issue of Hakusensha's LaLa magazine announced Junko Ike's Together Forever (Suenagaku Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu) manga will end in two chapters. Comikey publishes the series in English and describes the story: After her father has suddenly passed away, Takatsukasa Hikaru was adopted by her cousin, Kuzukiri Kiyomizu. Hikaru expresses that she is madly in lo...
A Condition Called Love Manga Gets Side Story Series
Original manga ended on July 24
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The September issue of Kodansha's Monthly Dessert magazine announced on Thursday that Megumi Morino's A Condition Called Love (Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai) manga will get a side series, which will launch in the January issue. The original A Condition Called Love manga ended in the same issue of Monthly Dessert on July 24. Morino launched the manga in the Monthly Des...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 5
This is the closest Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube has come to a standard horror movie format so far.
Courtney Lin Replaces Samantha Kelly as Voice of Princess Peach in Mario Game Franchise
More new voices are Laila Berzins as main Toad, Laura Stahl as Toadette, Paul Castro Jr. as male Toads
― Voice actress Courtney Lin announced on X/Twitter on Monday that she is the new voice of Princess Peach and Baby Peach, replacing Samantha Kelly as of the release of the Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 game on June 5. Laila Berzins later revealed on Wednesday that she is the new voice of the ma...
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New Saga #4 [rate]
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Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze #4 [rate]
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Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse #4 [rate]
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Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
We’re only three episodes into Mynoghra so far, but it’s already pretty clear where its strengths and weaknesses are.
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I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince #15 [rate]
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube #5 [rate]
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Senpai no Kohai Manga Review
Hanakage Alt’s Senpai no Kohai is, in its slender volume, a beautifully sweet love story.
― Sayuri knows that it's hopeless to fall in love with a straight woman. That's an academic consideration, of course, when in her final year of college, she fell head over heels for Risa. The adorable first year consumed all of Sayuri's thoughts, no matter how hard she tried to avoid them, and when she graduated...
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New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT #3 [rate]
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Wandance Hip-Hop Dance Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, 'Dance Cast,' Music Artists Providing Songs
Dance cast to do characters' motion capture; 25 music artists to provide over 30 songs for series
― The official website for the anime of Coffee's Wandance hip-hop dance manga revealed on Wednesday the anime's first promotional video, the "dance cast" in charge of the motion capture for each character's dance movements, and the music artists who will provide over 30 songs for the anime. The video fea...
Kadokawa Pulls I May Be a Guild Receptionist Light Novels' Existing Volumes, 2 More Publications Following Illustrator Gaou's Sexual Acts with Minor (Updated)
Gaou admitted to engaging in sexual acts with minor
― Kadokawa released a statement on Wednesday regarding recent reports of illustrator Gaou allegedly admitting to engaging in sexual acts with a minor during a livestream program in Japan. Kadokawa stated that it has confirmed with Gaou himself that the allegation is true. The company announced the measures it is taking regarding Gaou's removal as th...
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon #4 [rate]
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Exclusive: Titan Unveils Trailer for Paru Itagaki's Sanda Manga
Titan Manga releases 1st volume in English on September 9
― Titan Manga began streaming a trailer for Paru Itagaki's SANDA manga on Wednesday: Titan Manga will release Paru Itagaki's SANDA manga in English on September 9, one week after the initially announced September 2 date. The company will release the second volume in English on November 18. The first volume is available for pre-order on Amazon,...
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
I am ready to inject this well-animated wholesomeness directly into my veins.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 #3 [rate]
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Clevatess #4 [rate]
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Aikatsu! x PriPara THE MOVIE -Deai no Kiseki!- Anime Film Previews Main Theme Song in Trailer Video
"Happy Tuning" main theme specifically written for October 10 film
― The staff for the Aikatsu! x PriPara THE MOVIE -Deai no Kiseki!- (Aikatsu! x PriPara THE MOVIE -The Miracle of Encounters!-) anime film, the 10th anniversary "dream project" collaboration between the Aikatsu! and PriPara idol franchises, revealed the film's trailer promotional video on Wednesday. The video previews the film's main t...
Mechanical Marie Anime Casts Yūichirō Umehara, Daishi Kajita
Anime's key visual also revealed
― The official website for the television anime of Aki Akimoto's Mechanical Marie (Kikaijikake no Marie) manga revealed the anime's key visual and two more cast members on Wednesday. The newly announced cast are: Yūichirō Umehara as Roy, originally a close aide to Arthur's father and scouted Marie to be a "mechanical maid" Daishi Kajita as Maynard, Arthur's older step...
Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Anime's Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs, More Cast, October Premiere
M.A.O, Ikumi Hasegawa join cast of October anime
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Kyōsuke Nishiki's Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right (Chanto Suenai Kyūketsuki-chan) manga announced more cast, the theme song artists, and the October premiere on Wednesday. H△G will perform the opening theme song "Seishun no Silhouette" (Youthful Silhouette) and the ending theme song "Senkō Hanabi" (...
A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Key Visual
Series debuts in October
― The staff for the television anime of Masuo Kinoko's A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai (Sozai Saishuka no Isekai Ryokōki) light novel series revealed a new promotional video and key visual for the series on Wednesday. The anime will premiere in October. Yoshinori Odaka (40-Shūnen da yo! Coro Coro All-Star Shōgakkō is directing the anime at the studios Tatsunoko Production an...
Dive in Wonderland Anime Film's Long Promotional Video Features SEKAI NO OWARI's Song
Band performs "Zukan" theme for August 29 film
― The official website for Fushigi no Kuni de Alice to -Dive in Wonderland- (With Alice in Wonderland -Dive in Wonderland-), which the staff initially described as Japan's first anime film adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic children's novel Alice in Wonderland, began streaming a long promotional video for the film on Wednesday. The video features the ...
Nohara Family Finally Reunites in Latest Live-Action Crayon Shin-chan Ad
Only member missing onscreen is family dog Shiro
― Coca-Cola Japan's Yakan no Mugicha (Kettle Barley Tea) brand released the seventh installment in the live-action Crayon Shin-chan short series on Tuesday. The new short stars Fumiya Takahashi as a 25-year-old Shinosuke “Shin-chan” Nohara, Taizo Harada as Shin-chan's father Hiroshi Nohara, Kumiko Aso as Shin-chan's mother Misae Nohara, and Mei Hata as...
VTuber Ironmouse Leaves VShojo, Triggering Exodus of Most of Agency's Talent (Updated)
Exodus follows allegations VShojo owes over US$500,000 to Immune Deficiency Foundation charity
― American virtual VTuber entertainer Ironmouse announced she left her agency VShojo on her YouTube channel on Monday, and most of VShojo's talent lineup have since announced their departures by the following day. Ironmouse's 11-minute announcement video opens with Ironmouse alleging VShojo owes the Immune ...
Crunchyroll Announces I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Season 2 Anime's English Dub Cast
Meg McClain, Sara Ragsdale, Nia Celeste, return for English dub on Wednesday
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Crunchyroll revealed on Tuesday the English dub cast for the second season for the television anime of Kenkyo na Circle's I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability (Tensei Shitara Dainana Ōji Datta no de, Kimamani Majutsu o Kiwamemasu) light novel series, along with the July ...
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Turkey!-Time to Strike- #3 [rate]
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Hiroumi Aoi's Kemono no Ō Ma no Sekai Reconquest Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Series debuted in February 2024
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The August issue of Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine announced on Tuesday that Hiroumi Aoi's Kemono no Ō Ma no Sekai Reconquest (World's Re-conquest of the Beast Oh-ma) manga will end in the magazine's next issue on August 22. Aoi launched the series in Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine in February 2024. Square Enix shipped the third compiled book volume on Jun...
Exclusive: Dark Horse to Release Gou Tanabe's The Shadow Out of Time Manga (Updated)
Dark Horse releases manga adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft story on December 16
― Dark Horse Comics revealed on Tuesday that it has licensed Gou Tanabe's The Shadow Out of Time (Toki o Koeru Kage) manga adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft 's novella, and will ship the manga on December 16. Zack Davisson, who translated Dark Horse Comics' previous English releases of Tanabe's H.P. Lovecraft adaptations, is retur...
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Mr. Osomatsu #3 [rate]
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Permanent Outdoor Pokémon Attraction PokéPark Kanto Opens in Early 2026 in Tokyo's Yomiuriland Amusement Park
Park features Pokémon Forest, Sedge Town areas on 26,000 square meters of land
― The Pokémon Presents stream announced that PokéPark Kanto, the first permanent outdoor Pokémon attraction, will open in early 2026 within Tokyo's Yomiuriland amusement park. Footage for PokéPark Kanto begins at around 5:42 in the video below: PokéPark Kanto is built on about 26,000 square meters of land. The park is divi...
The Summer Hikaru Died ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Nestled among the warm and writhing innards of its titular doppelganger, the complexities of queer identity lie at the heart of the horror in The Summer Hikaru Died.
CITY The Animation ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
CITY the Animation is so utterly charming and so completely itself that I now have a hard time remembering a world where it never existed.
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Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show #4 [rate]
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Pokémon Legends Z-A Game's Videos Reveal Rogue Pokémon, Mega Dragonite
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2 on October 16
― The Pokémon Presents stream on Tuesday unveiled new videos for the Pokémon Legends Z-A game. The videos reveal Team MZ, more characters, Rogue Pokémon, and the new Mega Dragonite. Players join Team MZ following an invite from ally Urbain/Tannie. New characters in Team MZ include fashion designer Naveen and dancer Lida. There are also various outfits ...
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Detectives These Days Are Crazy! #4 [rate]
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Pokémon Champions Battle Game's Trailer Reveals 2026 Release
Battle-focused game to launch for Switch, iOS, Android
― The Pokémon Presents stream on Tuesday revealed a new trailer for the battle-focused game Pokémon Champions, and it reveals that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android in 2026. The video previews gameplay: The game focuses on Pokémon battles with traditional mechanics, and it features several modes, including Ranked and Priv...
Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 13
The biggest goal of this episode is moving one fight to the next.
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A Couple of Cuckoos #3 [rate]
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Pokémon Friends Puzzle Game Launches for Switch, Mobile Devices
Game is free-to-play for mobile; Switch version requires purchase of Basic Pack
― The Pokémon Presents stream on Tuesday announced Pokémon Friends, a new puzzle game for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. The game launched on the same day as the announcement. The game tasks players to solve sets of three random puzzles everyday to earn yarn used for creating Pokémon plush. Players can decorate a room...
This Week in Anime - The Least Cute Meet-Cute and Other Summer Love Stories
Chris and Steve wander through the summer season's tales of love looking for romantic treasures and finding...stuff.
― Chris and Steve wander through the summer season's tales of love looking for romantic treasures and finding...stuff. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ...
Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy Game Review
Surely, there are better dungeons to delve somewhere out there.
― Did you know that those cute little slime-things from the Puyo Puyo puzzle games originate from a series of dungeon crawlers from the early 90s? If you didn't, I don't think anyone could blame you, since the franchise has only ever had a single western release in its decades-long history. It was called Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great ...
Wallace & Gromit's Studio Aardman Animate Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu Stop-Motion Series
Teaser trailer streamed for 2027 series
― The Pokémon Presents stream on Tuesday announced Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu, a stop-motion animated series collaboration with independent studio Aardman (Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep). The stream unveiled a teaser trailer: Peter Lord, Cofounder and Creative Director at Aardman, stated that the animated series will take place...
Sword of the Demon Hunter ‒ Episode 15
After last week's bizarrely pointless episode, this week's is decent enough, assuming you're happy with talk-heavy period drama.
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Rent-A-Girlfriend #40 [rate]
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Pokémon Concierge Stop-Motion Animated Series' New Episodes Reveal September 4 Premiere in Trailer
1st 4 episodes debuted on Netflix in December 2023
― The Pokémon Presents stream on Tuesday announced that Pokémon Concierge, the latest stop-motion animated series for the Pokémon franchise, will get new episodes on Netflix on September 4. The stream unveiled a new English trailer: New episodes have been in production since February 2024. The series debuted with four episodes on Netflix in December ...
Ruri Rocks ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
You have to be some kind of weird pervert to create strong art, and I'm inclined to welcome the animators getting their rocks off in service of something as overall lovingly crafted as Ruri Rocks.
Spy×Family Anime's 3rd Season Reveals 1st Trailer Video, New Staff
Past seasons' episode director Yukiko Imai helms 3rd season at Wit Studio x CloverWorks
― The official website for the anime of Tatsuya Endō's SPY×FAMILY manga started streaming the third season's first trailer video, and revealed the new staff on Tuesday. (Turn on closed caption button for English subtitles) Past seasons' episode director Yukiko Imai is directing the third season at Wit Studio and C...
The Detective is Already Dead Season 2 Anime Reveals Returning Cast, Staff, 2026 Debut
Teaser visual also revealed
― Kadokawa revealed on Tuesday the teaser visual, returning cast, staff, and 2026 debut for the second season of the television anime of Nigojū and Umibōzu's The Detective Is Already Dead (Tantei wa Mō, Shindeiru.) light novel series. Manabu Kurihara returns to direct the second season at ENGI. Deko Akao is again in charge of series scripts, and Yōsuke Itō is again designi...
Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Kujira stars as stepmother Teru Kōnokura in anime by NEWON
― A website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked (Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi) manga (the Japanese manga and anime write the English title as: My mother-in-law and sister-in-law who don't bully me.), which will premiere in 2026. The website revealed the anime's te...
Fate/Extra Record Game Delayed to Spring 2026
Game previously slated for this year for Switch, PS5, PS4, Steam
― The official website for Type-Moon studio BB's Fate/Extra Record game, the remake of Marvelous Entertainment's Fate/Extra PlayStation Portable game, announced on Tuesday that the game will be delayed to spring 2026 to improve the product quality. Game director Kazuya Niinō also posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday and...
Cosplay as Gundam's Zaku II With New Hoodie
As Ramba Ral would say, “This is no Zaku, boy. No Zaku.”
― Gundam.info revealed a new hoodie inspired by the Mobile Suit Gundam anime's iconic mobile suit Zaku II on July 11. Japanese clothing and cosplay maker Cospa will release it in early November. In addition to the hood based on the Zaku II head, the hoodie's chest design draws inspiration from the upper body of the mobile suit. The Zaku II hood...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Earns 7.31 Billion Yen in 1st 4 Days
Film sold 5.16 million tickets in 4-day holiday weekend opening
― Aniplex announced on Monday that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, sold 3,843,613 tickets for 5,524,298,500 yen (about US$37.45 million) in its first three days. Counting the film's take for the Marine Day holiday on Monday, the f...
i☆Ris Performs Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Season 2's Ending Song
Ending theme is titled "Yume no Hitokakera"
― The official website for the television anime of Tsukikage and Chyko's Let This Grieving Soul Retire! (Nageki no Bōrei wa Intai Shitai: Saijaku Hunter ni Yoru Saikyō Party Ikusei-jutsu) light novel series revealed on Sunday that i☆Ris is performing the ending theme song "Yume no Hitokakera" (Fragment of a Dream) for the anime's second season. The second s...
Voice Actor Hina Kino Announces Birth of Son
Voice of Apocalypse Hotel's Tamako shared photo of her family holding each other's hands
― Voice actor Hina Kino announced the birth of her son on July 18. Kino included a photo of her family holding each other's hands and a short message to her colleagues and fans. I recently gave birth to a baby boy.
Both my son and I are in good health.
I would like to thank all my colleagues for adjusting my sche...
Gachiakuta Anime Casts Ryūsei Nakao as Alice
Nakao's character Alice is doctor in the Pit that treats Rudo
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga revealed on Tuesday that Ryūsei Nakao will join the anime's cast as Alice, a doctor in the Pit who treats Rudo. The anime debuted in Japan on July 6 on CBC, TBS, and 26 other channels. Crunchyroll is streaming the anime beginning on the same day in th...
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Sakamoto Days #13 [rate]
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Viz Co-Produces Anime of Hirayasumi Slice-of-Life Manga
Production +h. animates Keigo Shinzō's story with live-action series also coming
― Viz Media announced on Monday that it is co-producing an anime adaptation of Keigo Shinzō's Hirayasumi manga with Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. Production +h. (The Orbital Children, Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction) is animating the project. Viz describes the story: At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ik...
Fist of the Blue Sky Re:Genesis Manga Ends in Next Volume
Volume 6 slated for November release
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The fifth compiled book volume of Hideki Tsuji and Hiroyuki Yatsu's Fist of the Blue Sky Regenesis (Souten no Ken: Re:Genesis) manga revealed on Friday that the series will end with the next volume, which ships in November. The series returned from hiatus in the January 2025 issue of Coamix's Monthly Comic Zenon last November after 4 1/2 years. The series went ...
Asumiko Nakamura's Tales of the Kingdom Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Final chapter to be published on November 19
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The August issue of Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine announced on Thursday that Asumiko Nakamura's Tales of the Kingdom (Ōkoku Monogatari) manga will end in the next chapter in the magazine's December issue on November 19. Yen Press publishes the series in English and describes the story: Purple-eyed Adarte, blue-eyed Adolte. One enveloped in light—the gr...
Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Ranks #4 on NYT July Bestseller List
The 26th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #4 on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in early July. The manga on this month's list include: #4 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 26
#7 — Kohei Horikoshi's My Hero Academia volume 41
#10 — Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan volume 13 The 26th volume of Jujutsu Kaisen ranked at #2 in June's lis...
Jujutsu Kaisen Tops Bookscan's June Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
16 manga rank in list including My Hero Academia, Dandadan, Kaiju No. 8, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
― The 26th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for June. This month's list featured 16 manga volumes, including: #1 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 26
#2 — Kohei Horikoshi's My Hero Academia volume 41
#3 — Yukinobu Tatsu...
A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, July 22 Debut
Bao the Whale joins cast as Ai Mochizuki
― Crunchyroll announced on Monday that it will begin streaming the English dub for the second anime season based on Miki Yoshikawa's A Couple of Cuckoos (Kakkō no Iinazuke) manga on Tuesday. The English cast (which features returning members) includes: Nicholas Andrew Louie as Nagi Umino
Lindsay Sheppard as Erika Amano
AmaLee as Hiro Segawa
Bryn Apprill as Sac...
Yoshiyuki Nishi's Lycanthrope Bōken Hoken Manga Gets 1st New Volume in 7 Years
4th volume ships on September 19
― Shueisha is listing a fourth compiled book volume for Yoshiyuki Nishi's Lycanthrope Bōken Hoken (Lycanthrope Adventure Insurance) manga that will ship on September 19. This will be the first volume for the manga since the third volume released seven years ago in March 2018. Update: Nishi announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday the fourth volume will be the fina...
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Game Reveals Developer Documentary Video
Game launches on September 5 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Marvelous USA streamed a 13-minute developer documentary for the Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion game on Monday. The video covers the process behind developing the game. The game will launch on September 5 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game will get a physical release for consoles. The ...
HIDIVE to Co-Produce Petals of Reincarnation Anime
TV anime first announced in 2024
― HIDIVE announced on Monday that it will co-produce the television anime adaptation of Mikihisa Konishi's Petals of Reincarnation (Reincarnation no Kaben) manga. The manga's story centers on Tōya Senji, a high school boy who, despite excelling academically, sees himself as average due to constantly comparing himself to his overachieving older brother. He desires to e...
Manga Barcelona to Host Gou Tanabe, Shinichirō Watanabe, Seatbelts Band, AiNA THE END, More Guests
Also attending: Wind Breaker's Satoru Nii, Delicious in Dungeon anime food designer Mao Momiji
― Manga Barcelona announced on July 17 its guest slate for this year's event including manga artist Gou Tanabe, Wind Breaker manga creator Satoru Nii, Delicious in Dungeon anime food designer Mao Momiji, and Cowboy Bebop director Shinichirō Watanabe. This year's event will also feature musical performances ...
Dragami Games Partners with Nada Holdings to Announce New Projects in Lollipop Chainsaw Franchise
Companies plan to expand franchise with multiple new projects involving "cross-industry collaborations"
― Taiwan's Nada Holdings announced on Thursday that it is partnering with Dragami Games to jointly launch multiple new projects under the Lollipop Chainsaw franchise. The companies are partnering in order to expand the franchise through "multifaceted projects and cross-industry collaborations." Tai...
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There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... #3 [rate]
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Grand Blue Dreaming #3 [rate]
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Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man Volume 1 Review
In this, Spider-Man and Ultraman are kindred spirits, and I'm not quite sure what I expected their connection to be but I like this angle as a way to bridge these two very different characters.
― Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man is a solid start for an Ultraman and Spider-Man that hits most of the notes you would expect. The premise here is simple enough and totally in keeping with crossover tales o...
'Your Rights' Company Established to Let Fans Invest in Anime Titles' Rights, Revenue-Sharing
Former MAPPA producer Makoto Kimura, blockchain company FungibleX's Yū Numazuki head company
― Anime planning company Blue Rights and blockchain-based venture company FungibleX jointly founded the Your Rights company in May, with Blue Rights' Makoto Kimura and FungibleX's Yū Numazaki heading the new company. The new company aims to use blockchain technology to make the rights for an anime partially a...
Toronto Int'l Film Fest Screens N. American Premiere of Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet Anime Film
50th annual event takes place on September 4-14
― The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) revealed on Monday that it will screen the North American premiere of Studio Chizu and director Mamoru Hosoda's new anime film Scarlet (Hateshi naki Scarlet in Japanese, literally "Scarlet Without Limits") at the 50th annual event as a Special Presentation. TIFF will take place on September 4-14. The even...
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Summer Pockets #16 [rate]
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Sword of the Demon Hunter #15 [rate]
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Witch Watch ‒ Episode 16
While this episode does well at establishing how well Miharu fits in with our band of misfits, its most exciting development has nothing to do with him.
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
The opening gambit creates something of an emotional retelling of prior events but not a literal one, and I think it works exceptionally well.
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See You Tomorrow at the Food Court #3 [rate]
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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Even in a super-strong anime season, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun manages to stand out.
My Awkward Senpai TV Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, Opening Song, October Debut
Shōgo Sakata, Ami Maeshima, Mitsuki Saiga join cast
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Makoto Kudo's My Awkward Senpai (Bukiyō na Senpai.) manga revealed on Monday the anime's main visual and promotional video, more cast, staff, and its October debut on the Tokyo MX and BS NTV channels. The video also reveals and previews the opening theme song "Bukiyō na I love you" (The Awkward I lo...
Tamon's B-Side Manga Gets Spinoff Manga Series
F/ACE Off Stage! series about boy band's daily life launches on July 26
― This year's 15th issue of Hakusensha's Hana to Yume magazine announced on July 4 that Uzu Natsumo will launch Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!? F/ACE Off Stage!, a spinoff series of Yuki Shiwasu's Tamon's B-Side (Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!? manga. The spinoff will launch in the September 1 issue of the special The Hana to Yume Numa magazine on...
Ashi Dribbles Through Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Final chapter debuts on August 4
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Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ platform announced at the end of the 14th chapter of Mononobu's Ashi Dribbles Through (Dribble Nukko Ashi-chan) manga on Monday that the series will end in the next chapter on August 4. MangaPlus publishes the series in English and describes the story: "That morning when I dribbled past you was the moment when I fell in love." Ashi, the lone...
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Game Remake Previews Agate in Videos
Game launches worldwide September 19 for Switch, PS5, PC via Steam.
― GungHo Online Entertainment and Nihon Falcom started streaming trailers for the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (Sora no Kiseki the 1st) game, the remake of the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky game, on Friday. The trailers preview the English and Japanese voices for Agate. English Agate Trailer Japanese Agate Trailer...