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This Week in Anime - Demon Hunting KPop Style
Coop and Lucas discuss the animated film of the summer, KPop Demon Hunters and its incredible appeal.
― Coop and Lucas discuss the animated film of the summer, KPop Demon Hunters and its incredible appeal. 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. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @...
Alternative [Self Liner Note] Manga Review
For those of you who love 90’s alt rock, this one-shot manga might prove to be your cup of (pennyroyal) tea.
― This one-shot manga fell into my lap because, well, of course it would. I love guitars, I love anime and manga about guitar players. And when you've got 90's grunge music thrown into the mix, you've got the most obvious pick in the world. Manga creator Chiaka Yagura's Alternative [Self Liner...
Iwakura Aria Game Review
If you're a fan of The House in Fata Morgana or The Dark Maidens, this is a game you'll want to play.
― We tend to view the past in either a rosy light or a gently-tinted sepia one. Yes, bad things happened long ago, but it was still a simpler time – no internet, no constant assault by phones, just a world that seems not quite real, if not better. Iwakura Aria, an original visual novel from MAGES, ab...
Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre Comic Book Review
Despite these sometimes-too-outrageous elements, Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre sticks the landing and provides a unique experience in the process.
― Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre is a fun and fantastical romp in a unique setting with familiar faces. There is a lot of interesting fun to be had with this title. Tom Scioli writes and illustrates it, providing a consistent sense of vision across all ...
Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline Anime Film Review
Thematically, this story asks the question: Does the world need the likes of Lupin III and the gang? Would things be better without them?
― The Lupin the IIIrd sub-series of Lupin the Third, first introduced in 2012's Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, has been sporadically getting new entries for a decade now—with Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline (Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: Fujimi...
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Brings Mecha Action To A New World
Titanic Scion offers a ton to people looking for a great open-world action-RPG, especially if you need more mecha in your life.
― I had an ongoing regret regarding the original Daemon X Machina from Marvelous: I never played it. I knew it was a game about mech suits, I knew there was action, and I knew there was some degree of customization—and that was it. Marvelous is putting in extra effort in not...
This Week in Anime - Rainbow Days
It's a good season for queer anime! Chris and Steve go over your options.
― It's a good season for queer anime! Chris and Steve go over your options. 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. You and Idol Precure♪, My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, and See You Tomorrow at th...
Answerman - Why Isn't Streaming Platform Marketing More Competitive?
Is "Genesis Does What Nintendon't" too harsh for today's marketing climate?
― Annie asks: “I always enjoy learning about marketing campaigns from the old days, like Pepsi vs. Coke and "Genesis Does What Nintendon't". But then I wondered: why isn't there much competitive marketing in the anime industry, inside and outside Japan? In an age of the anime streaming wars in the West, you never see Crunchy...
Raging Clouds K-Comic Review
Raging Clouds is a story about how women can find their way out of a world that seems desperate to tie them down.
― Everyone is holding Amélie down. Dutch society of the mid-sixteenth century tells her that she must be the perfect wife, cooking, cleaning, and supporting her husband, as well as sleeping with him whenever he wants. Hans, the husband in question, tells her that she should focus on house...
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Code Geass' Goro Taniguchi Helms Paris ni Saku Étoile Film
Violet Evergarden's Reiko Yoshida pens story of 2 girls following art, ballet dreams
― Goro Taniguchi (Code Geass, One Piece Film Red) is directing at Arvo Animation the original anime film Paris ni Saku Étoile (L'étoile de Paris en fleur or Étoile Blossoming in Paris), which will open on March 13, 2026. Katsuya Kondō, a frequent character designer on Ghibli films such as Kiki's Delivery Service and ...
Fire head's Mercedes and the Waning Moon Light Novel Series Gets Anime
Story about woman reincarnated as vampire launched in 2018
― Japanese publisher TO Books announced on Thursday that Fire head's Mercedes and the Waning Moon: The Dungeoneering Feats of a Discarded Vampire Aristocrat (Kaketa Tsuki no Mercedes: Kyūketsuki no Kizoku ni Tensei Shita kedo Suteraresō nanode Dungeon wo Seiha suru) light novel series is getting an anime adaptation. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━✨📣情報解禁📣✨「欠けた月...
Akuyaku Reijō no Tsuihōgo! Novels/Manga Get Anime Adaptation
Tail Yuzuhara debuted novels in September 2018; Tsumuji Yoshimura launched manga in December 2018
― Manga artist Tsumuji Yoshimura revealed on Monday that Tail Yuzuhara's Akuyaku Reijō no Tsuihōgo! Kyōkai Kaikaku Gohan de Yũyũ Sister-gurashi (After the Villainess' Exile! Living Quietly as a Nun Reforming with Church Meals) light novel series is getting an anime adaptation. Yoshimura, who draws the ma...
Yōsuke Kaneda's The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Kaede Hondo, Nobunaga Shimazaki star in LIDEN FILMS anime
― A website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Yōsuke Kaneda's The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch (Kuroneko to Majo no Kyōshitsu) manga, which will premiere in 2026. The website also revealed the main cast, staff, and a teaser promotional video. The anime will star: Kaede Hondo as Spica Virgo, a witch appren...
Sun Jewelry's Hoppe-chan Original Character Gets TV Anime in 2026
Rin Kusumi, Kyōko Kuramochi, Ayaka Takamura, Ran Misato, more star in Toon Harbor Works anime
― A website opened on Tuesday to announce HOPPECHAN -Mystery of the Sun Kingdom and the Black-Cheek Team- (Hoppe-chan ~Sun Ōkoku to Kuro Hoppe-dan no Himitsu~), a 2026 television anime based on Sun Jewelry's original character Hoppe-chan. The website also revealed the anime's teaser visual, main cast, and st...
Akane-banashi Rakugo Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026 by Studio ZEXCS
Anna Nagase, Takuya Eguchi, Rie Takahashi star in anime
― TV Asahi announced on Monday that writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will air in 2026 on TV Asahi's "IMAnimation" programming block. Ayumu Watanabe (Children of the Sea, Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko) is directing the anime at ZEXCS. Yu Harima (episode director for...
Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 Anime's Teaser Reveals Opening Song Artist, October Premiere
Nao Tōyama performs opening theme song "Tōryanse"
― The official website for Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits-, the television anime of writer Midori Yūma and illustrator Laruha's Kakuriyo Yadomeshi (Afterlife Inn Cooking) light novel series, unveiled a new visual and teaser trailer for Kakuriyo Yadomeshi Ni (Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- II or literally, Afterlife Inn Cooking II), the ...
My-Otome Anime Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Relive the adventures at Garderobe Academy with anniversary key art
― The My-Otome anime series announced its 20th anniversary celebration on August 2. The celebration begins with an anniversary key visual created by character designer Hirokazu Hisayuki. The Sunrise World website also posted a message from My-Otome director Masakazu Obara. Obara was a bit wry with his comments, joking about other ser...
Japanese Gamers List Top 100 Addictive Video Games
Taking the top spot is Minecraft
― The July 27 episode of Japanese TV program Ariyoshieeeee! polled 3,000 gamers for the top 100 addictive video games (among other categories). The top three games are 2011's Minecraft in the #1 spot, 1985's Super Mario Bros. in second, and 2020's Animal Crossing: New Horizons in third. The top 10 video games according to Ariyoshieeeee! are: 1. Minecraft (2011)
2. Su...
The Camphorwood Custodian Anime Film's Teaser Unveils Cast, More Staff, January 30 Debut
Fumiya Takahashi, Yūki Amami join cast
― The official website for the anime film of Keigo Higashino's The Camphorwood Custodian (Kusunoki no Bannin) novel unveiled a new teaser trailer for the film on Friday. The teaser reveals the film's cast, more staff, and January 30 opening date. The cast members include Fumiya Takahashi as Reito Naoi (left in image above), and Yūki Amami as Chifune Yanagisawa (...
Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi Web Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Main Cast, October 15 Debut
Yoshino Aoyama, Hiro Shimono, Kana Ueda, Kanako Miyamoto star in anime
― Kadokawa revealed the main cast, first promotional video, and October 15 debut for Ugoku! Neko Mukashi Banashi (Move! Cat Folktales), the web anime adaptation of Pandania's Neko Mukashi Banashi (Cat Folktales) four-panel manga, on Friday. The anime will star: Yoshino Aoyama as Kijitora (brown tabby cat)
Hiro Shimono as Chatora (...
Code Geass' Goro Taniguchi Helms Paris ni Saku Étoile Film
Violet Evergarden's Reiko Yoshida pens story of 2 girls following art, ballet dreams
― Goro Taniguchi (Code Geass, One Piece Film Red) is directing at Arvo Animation the original anime film Paris ni Saku Étoile (L'étoile de Paris en fleur or Étoile Blossoming in Paris), which will open on March 13, 2026. Katsuya Kondō, a frequent character designer on Ghibli films such as Kiki's Delivery Service and ...
PlayStation 5 Reaches Over 80 Million Shipments
2.5 million PS5 units shipped between April 1-June 30
― Sony announced on Thursday that it has shipped 80.3 million units of the PlayStation 5 console in its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year's first quarter that ended on June 30. The company shipped 2.5 million PlayStation 5 units between April 1-June 30. The PS5 console surpassed 50 million in sales in December 2023. As of July 202...
ODD TAXI Writer Kazuya Konomoto Launches New Manga on August 21
Ryō Yamazaki draws art for new Kami Kill manga
― The combined 36th and 37th issue of Shueisha's Young Jump magazine revealed on Thursday that writer Kazuya Konomoto and artist Ryō Yamazaki will launch a new manga titled Kami Kill (a play on "kami kiru," which is how "cut hair" would be said in Japanese) in the magazine's next issue on August 21. The magazine teases that the manga centers on two broth...
Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Mone Sorai launched manga in 2019
― The 48th chapter of Mone Sorai's Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide (Bokura no Chikyū no Arukikata) manga revealed on Tuesday that the manga will end with its next chapter. Tokyopop is publishing the manga in English, and it describes the story: Super serious Asahi Suzumura and laidback, easygoing Mitsuki Sayama might seem like an odd couple, but they made a dea...
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The Water Magician #6 [rate]
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Gamon Sakurai's The Pool Manga Ends
Series launched in January 2024
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The September issue of Kodansha's Good! Afternoon magazine published the final chapter of Gamon Sakurai's The Pool manga on Thursday. The military science-fiction story follows a space squad and the chief who leads the group, as well as the terrifying creatures they encounter. Sakurai launched the series in January 2024. Sakurai ended his Ajin - Demi-Human manga in ...
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KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER PRODUCTION #5 [rate]
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Hotel Inhumans Anime Casts Minami Tsuda, Kazuyuki Okitsu
Both appear in 6th episode on Sunday
― The official website for the television anime of Ao Tajima's Hotel Inhumans manga revealed on Thursday revealed two new cast members and a visual for the sixth episode airing on Sunday: The newly announced cast includes: Minami Tsuda as Ringo Ader, a cheerful and energetic assassin who is searching for a miso soup that tastes like the one made by her master Kazu...
This Week in Anime - Demon Hunting KPop Style
Coop and Lucas discuss the animated film of the summer, KPop Demon Hunters and its incredible appeal.
― Coop and Lucas discuss the animated film of the summer, KPop Demon Hunters and its incredible appeal. 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. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @...
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT ‒ Episode 5
There aren't any ridiculous animation style shifts or serious tonal swerves to catch the audience off-guard as in "special" episodes like last week's—bar a few odd indulgences.
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Solo Camping for Two #5 [rate]
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Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Urðr Hunt Anime's Trailer Reveals New Short Film
"Makuai no Kusabi" short film screens alongside Urðr Hunt on October 31
― The official website for the standalone anime release for Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Urðr Hunt Special Edition: Path of the Little Challenger (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans: Urðr-Hunt), an animated spinoff from the Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans) telev...
Alternative [Self Liner Note] Manga Review
For those of you who love 90’s alt rock, this one-shot manga might prove to be your cup of (pennyroyal) tea.
― This one-shot manga fell into my lap because, well, of course it would. I love guitars, I love anime and manga about guitar players. And when you've got 90's grunge music thrown into the mix, you've got the most obvious pick in the world. Manga creator Chiaka Yagura's Alternative [Self Liner...
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DAN DA DAN #18 [rate]
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 6
Much as in our own world, social media influencers are the true source of all that is evil.
Webtoon-Based Animated Series Dragon Girl Reveals 1st Trailer
Webtoon follows daughter of dragon king who goes to human high school
― Korean animation streaming platform LAFTEL released the first trailer on July 31 for the animated series Dragon Girl, based on the webtoon of the same name. The trailer teases key characters, including a perpetually brooding male lead, and introduces its upbeat opening theme, “I'm Running to You.” Created by Olso, Dragon Girl fo...
Iwakura Aria Game Review
If you're a fan of The House in Fata Morgana or The Dark Maidens, this is a game you'll want to play.
― We tend to view the past in either a rosy light or a gently-tinted sepia one. Yes, bad things happened long ago, but it was still a simpler time – no internet, no constant assault by phones, just a world that seems not quite real, if not better. Iwakura Aria, an original visual novel from MAGES, ab...
Made in Abyss Franchise Gets Anime Film Series in 2026
1st film Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi features returning cast/staff, new characters
― Kadokawa announced that the Made in Abyss anime is getting a series of films starting in 2026 with the first part Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi (Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery). The company unveiled a visual, and returning cast and staff. The visual features new characters Tepaste and Cravagli: Masayuki Kojima ...
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ‒ Episode 5
Asking somebody who you think has feelings for you to embrace you just so you can confirm that you like somebody else is wild.
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Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! #6 [rate]
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Veteran Voice Actor Hee-sun Kang Steps Down From Crayon Shin-chan Role After 26 Years
Actress has undergone dozens of rounds of chemotherapy while continuing her voice acting work
― Hee-sun Kang, the veteran voice actor who has voiced Shin-chan's mother, Misae Nohara, in the Korean dub of Crayon Shin-chan for 26 years, is stepping down from the role due to health reasons. According to Korean animation channel Tooniverse, So-yeon Ahn will take over as the voice of Misae. Although the ...
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Dr. Stone: Science Future #17 [rate]
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 ‒ Episode 6
This show hasn't had space for developing a cast of villainous counterparts to our heroes ...You know, except for the fact that it's been doing that all along right under our noses.
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Dear X Debuts in November
You-jung Kim stars in melodrama thriller as top actress Ah-jin Baek
― Korean streaming platform TVING has announced that the live-action series adaptation of the Dear X webtoon will premiere in November. The live-action series had been placed on hold in March, after actor Do-hoon Kim suffered a serious injury on set. Dear X is a melodrama thriller that follows Ah-jin Baek (You-jung Kim), a top star ...
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Let's Go Karaoke! #3 [rate]
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Clevatess ‒ Episode 6
The great character writing is quickly becoming my favorite element of Clevatess' story, but that doesn't mean I'm not excited to see Alicia do battle with a horde of ugly bugs and their smug, magical ringmaster.
K-pop Girl Group ILLIT Releases Original Webtoon Summer Moon: The Quprids
Coming-of-age school fantasy series follows 5 high schoolers who transform into magical girls
― HYBE, the Korean entertainment company best known as the agency behind global supergroup BTS, announced that its original webtoon series SUMMER MOON: THE QUPRIDS, inspired by the musical themes of K-pop girl group ILLIT, premiered on August 4 via Naver Webtoon. The series debuted with six episodes availab...
Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord's Yodokawa Launches New Manga
Neko ni Hakuchō, Hotaru ni Koban manga launches on August 8
― The staff of Kadokawa's Kadocomi website announced on Monday that Yodokawa will launch a new manga on the website titled Neko ni Hakuchō, Hotaru ni Koban (Cats and Swans, Fireflies and Gold Coins) on Friday. Yodokawa teased that the new series may be a yuri story. Yodokawa ended the Monthly in the Garden with My Landlord (Maitsuki Niwatsuk...
Neon to Release Exit 8 Live-Action Film in N. America in 2026
Also: Film to screen at Toronto Int'l Film Festival in September, at SITGES in October
― North American film distribution company NEON (Oscar-winning films Parasite, Anora U.S. distributor) announced that it has acquired the North American rights for the live-action film of Kotake Create's infinite-loop horror game The Exit 8 (8-ban Deguchi), on Wednesday. Entertainment news website Variety reported ...
Fire head's Mercedes and the Waning Moon Light Novel Series Gets Anime
Story about woman reincarnated as vampire launched in 2018
― Japanese publisher TO Books announced on Thursday that Fire head's Mercedes and the Waning Moon: The Dungeoneering Feats of a Discarded Vampire Aristocrat (Kaketa Tsuki no Mercedes: Kyūketsuki no Kizoku ni Tensei Shita kedo Suteraresō nanode Dungeon wo Seiha suru) light novel series is getting an anime adaptation. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━✨📣情報解禁📣✨「欠けた月...
Coolmic Website Adds 12 New Manga from WWWave Comics in English
Wed to the Dead: Bound by a Ghost Marriage, Drawn to Love; A Secret Affair With My Husband; Tall Girls Like Piggyback Rides Too!; more exclusively available on website for 6 months
― WWWave Corporation's Coolmic website announced on Thursday that it will exclusively release 12 new manga titles from WWWave Comics in English, this month. The following titles will be exclusively available on the Coolmic...
Even a Replica Can Fall in Love TV Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Main Cast, Staff, 2026 Debut
Sumire Morohoshi to voice high school girl Sunao Aikawa, her replica Nao in Voil anime
― Kadokawa revealed on Thursday the teaser visual and promotional video, main cast, staff, and 2026 debut for the television anime of Harunadon's Even a Replica Can Fall in Love (Replica Datte, Koi o Suru or Even a Replica Falls in Love) novel series. The novel's illustrator raemz drew a new illustration to celebra...
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace Anime Reveals 3 New Cast Members
Iori Saeki, Mamiko Noto, Kikuko Inoue join cast
― Happinet revealed three new cast members for the television anime of Kuzushiro's Egao no Taenai Shokuba Desu. (A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace) manga on Thursday. The new cast members include: Iori Saeki as Shiori Asakura, an assertive editor at Clover, and Satō's junior colleague who looks up to her. Mamiko Noto as Ren Takizawa, a famous mang...
Seven Seas to Release Audiobooks for Failure Frame, Most Notorious 'Talker'
Audiobooks debut later this month
― Seven Seas Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it is producing audiobook versions of the Failure Frame and The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan light novels. John Patneaude is narrating Failure Frame, and the first audiobook volume will debut on August 21. Seven Seas licensed both the light novel series and its manga adaptation, and it d...
'One Piece Day' Event Streams Worldwide With Live English Interpretation on August 9-10
August 9 stream will be 3 hours, August 10 stream will be 8 hours
― Bandai Namco Entertainment, Shueisha, and Toei Animation announced on Thursday that they will stream the "One Piece Day" event worldwide with live English interpretation (for some segments). The first day stream will be available from August 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. JST (4:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. EDT). The second day stream will be...
Complete Teekyū Blu-ray Set Comes With Underpants-Shaped Caps
Encase your Blu-ray Disc with underpants seen in the series
― Japanese media company Frontier Works announced the complete Blu-ray Disc release for the Teekyu anime on August 2. Frontier Works notes the disc will ship on October 29 with all nine seasons of the anime series — complete with underpants-shaped cap covers. The set will feature all 108 episodes of the Teekyu anime series and 14 unaired epi...
Lodoss: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight Artist Masato Natsumoto Launches New Manga
Suzumebachi suspense manga starts on August 18
― This year's 17th issue of Shonengahosha's Young King Bull magazine announced that Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight artist Masato Natsumoto will launch a new series titled Suzumebachi (Hornet) in the next issue on August 18. The "nonstop suspense" story follows a disillusioned high school student whose life gets turned upside down a...
Remow Licenses Fermat Kitchen Anime
1st 5 episodes debut on "It's Anime" Samsung TV Plus channel, YouTube channel on Saturday
― Anime distributor REMOW announced on Wednesday that it has licensed the Fermat Kitchen, the television anime of Yūgo Kobayashi's Fermat no Ryōri (Cuisson dans le Fermat or Fermat's Cuisine) manga, and will begin streaming the anime's first five episodes on Saturday, August 9 on its "It's Anime" channel on Sams...
Hatsune Miku Zaku II Appears in Gashapon Form
As seen in the Gundam x Miku Collaboration Music Video
― Bandai Namco capsule toy brand Gashapon announced a set of Gundam x Hatsune Miku collaboration gashapon figures that are part of Mobile Suit Gundam's 45th anniversary celebration. The figures feature the virtual idol dressed as mobile suits that appeared in the collaboration music video of “Idol Senshi (feat. Hatsune Miku)” (Idol Warrior) by Mi...
Gō Ikeyamada Launches New Manga on August 20
Makeheroine desu ga Kekkonshimasu launches on August 20
― This year's 17th issue of Shogakukan's Sho-Comi magazine announced on Tuesday that Gō Ikeyamada will launch a new manga titled Makeheroine desu ga Kekkonshimasu ~Kono Naka ni Watashi no Otto ga Iru!?~ (I'm a Losing Heroine, but I'll Get Married Anyway: Is My Husband Among You!?) in the next issue on August 20. The series follows recently heart...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 3-9
Wolf Children anime; Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia, Don't Hold Back, Lord Hades manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun Premium BD Box Set Please Sentai Filmworks US$199.98 August 5 RE-KAN! Complete Collection BDCite Sentai Filmworks US$49.98 August 5 Wolf Children BDAnimeNewsNetwork Shout! Factory US$2...
Disney+ to Integrate Hulu Streaming Service Into Singular App
Both services to stream content on app launching in 2026
― Entertainment news website Variety reported on Wednesday that Disney+ is "fully integrating" the Hulu streaming service, and a new singular app with both Disney+ and Hulu services will launch in 2026. The subscription services will remain standalone, but both Disney+ and Hulu will be accessible from the unified app. Disney already offers bund...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game's Jet Stream Video Introduces Amy, Cream, Big
Game launches on September 25 for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, Switch, PC via Steam, Epic Games Store.
― The official YouTube channel of Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise began streaming a new trailer for its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game on Wednesday introducing the playable characters Amy Rose, Cream the Rabbit, and Big the Cat: Sega will release the game on September 25 for PlayStation 5, PlayS...
Welzard, Katsutoshi Murase Launch New Karada Sagashi Manga
Karada Sagashi THE LAST NIGHT manga adaptation of upcoming live-action sequel film launched on July 1
― Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ manga website started serializing the Karada Sagashi THE LAST NIGHT manga, the adaptation of the live-action horror film of the same title, on July 1. Previous Karada Sagashi manga series artist Katsutoshi Murase is again drawing the new manga, Welzard is credited for the or...
New Duel Masters GT -Gear of the Twin heart- Manga Launches
Manga follows twin children of Dragon Ruler Glenmalt
― The official X/Twitter account for Shogakukan's Weekly CoroCoro Comic magazine announced on Tuesday a new Duel Masters manga titled Duel Masters GT -Gear of the Twin heart- by Hiroki Kikuzuma and Daisuke Kawasaki. The manga launched on Wednesday. The manga follows the in-game Dragon Saga card lore of Grassa and Turret, the twin children of Dragon...
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New Saga #6 [rate]
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Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze #6 [rate]
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Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse #6 [rate]
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Anashin's How I Met My Soulmate Manga Moves from Dessert Magazine to Palcy App
Manga moves to app this October
― The official X/Twitter account for Kodansha's Dessert magazine revealed on Monday that Anashin's How I Met My Soulmate (Unmei no Hito ni Deau Hanashi) manga will move from Dessert to pixiv's "Palcy" manga app this October. Anashin debuted the manga in Kodansha's Dessert magazine on April 2021. Kodansha published the manga's seventh compiled book volume on June 13. Ko...
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I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince #17 [rate]
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube #6 [rate]
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Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre Comic Book Review
Despite these sometimes-too-outrageous elements, Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre sticks the landing and provides a unique experience in the process.
― Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre is a fun and fantastical romp in a unique setting with familiar faces. There is a lot of interesting fun to be had with this title. Tom Scioli writes and illustrates it, providing a consistent sense of vision across all ...
Genshin Impact Game to End Service on PS4
Game leaves PlayStation Store on PS4 on September 10, update support ends on April 8
― The staff for Chinese developer miHoYo's Genshin Impact game announced on Wednesday that the game will end service on PlayStation 4 on September 10. Update support for the game will eventually end on April 8, 2026, due to limitations related to hardware performance and platform application size. The game on PlaySta...
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New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT #5 [rate]
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Centimillimental Announces 1st World Tour for New Album
Tour begins in Aichi, Japan on September 14
― Performer Centimillimental announced on Wednesday the Centimillimental WORLD TOUR 2025–2026 "Cafuné." Hs first world tour will start in Aichi, Japan on September 14 and begin the overseas portion of the tour in Shanghai, China on November 21. Cafuné is the name of Centimillimental's second full-length studio album, which launched on Wednesday. World tour ...
Anime NYC Hosts Yū Saitō, Kirito Iwashita, Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era Screening
Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era screens on August 23 at 6:00 p.m.
― The staff of Anime NYC announced on Tuesday that it will host Shonen Jump editor-in-chief Yu Saito and anime producer Kirito Iwashita at this year's event. The convention will also screen Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era (Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Shinjidai no Tobira), a new anime film in the Uma Musume ...
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon #6 [rate]
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Yatterman Villainess Doronjo's Isekai Manga Ends
Doronjo-sama wa Tenseishitemo Akuyaku Reijō no Mama datta launched in January 2024
― Publisher Mag Garden's web manga site MAGKAN posted the final chapter of Doronjo-sama wa Tenseishitemo Akuyaku Reijō no Mama datta (Doronjo Remained a Villainess Even After Reincarnation), Shin Kaduki's series centering on Yatterman villainess Doronjo, on Friday. Kaduki drew an illustration to celebrate the end of th...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1138
Bonney is allowed to explore Kuma's past in a meaningful way without having to wonder how she might know a certain detail or bit of backstory.
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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 #5 [rate]
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'With You, Our Love Will Make it Through' Anime's Trailer Video Reveals New Cast, CHiCO with HoneyWorks Opening Song, October 14 Debut
Ai Kakuma joins cast as beastfolk Kisara
― Distribution company REMOW revealed a new cast member, the official trailer, and October 14 debut for the television anime adaptation of Chihiro Yuzuki's With You, Our Love Will Make it Through (Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru) manga on Wednesday. The trailer reveals and previews the opening theme song "Kusuguttai." (Ticklish) by CHiCO with HoneyWorks, marking the...
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Clevatess #6 [rate]
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'Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You' 2nd Season Anime Debuts in 2026
1st season director Junichi Yamamoto returns for new season
― The official website for the television anime of Haruka Mitsui's Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You (Dōse, Koishite Shimaunda or KoiShima) manga announced on Wednesday that the anime's second season will premiere in 2026 on the TBS and BS11 channels. First season director Junichi Yamamoto is also confirmed to return for the second season...
Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Anime's Character Trailer Reveals 2 Cast Members
Katsumi Fukuhara, Yūya Hirose 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 began streaming on Wednesday a character trailer that introduces two new cast members: The newly announced cast includes:
Katsumi Fukuhara as Daichi Chiba Yūya Hirose as Satoru Deguchi The anime will prem...
Chocolate Brand Godiva Teases CLAMP Collaboration
Those silhouettes sure look like Mokona or Mokona Modoki
― Luxury chocolate brand Godiva teased an apparent collaboration with manga creative team CLAMP on Tuesday. Godiva Japan shared an image of a Godiva heart chocolate box with a silhouette of what appears to be CLAMP mascot characters Mokona and/or Mokona Modoki. The posts caption reads “Godiva x ??? Coming soon” with the shush emoji. As of press...
The Case Book of Arne Anime's Teaser Reveals Staff, January Debut
My Next Life as a Villainess' Keisuke Inoue helms anime at Silver Link
― The official website for the television anime of Game Magazine's The Case Book of Arne (Arne no Jiken-bo) mystery game began streaming a teaser promotional video for the anime on Wednesday. The teaser reveals the anime's staff and January 2026 premiere date. Keisuke Inoue (Ao-chan Can't Study!, My Next Life as a Villainess: All ...
Honda Unveils the Pokémon Koraidon Motorcycle
Koraidon took to the circuit at Suzuka 8 Hours motorcycle endurance race
― Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda debuted its Koraidon motorcycle from the Pokémon Scarlet game at the Suzuka 8 Hours motorcycle endurance race on Sunday. The Koraidon motorcycle is built with the Honda Riding Assist system, allowing it to operate independently. Japanese sports satellite TV broadcaster J Sports was on sit...
Barefoot Gen TV Documentary Turned Into Film Opening in November
Hadaashi no Gen wa Mada Okotteiru follows people bringing Barefoot Gen to the world
― The BS12 TwellV satellite channel announced on Wednesday that it is producing a film version of its 2024 documentary Hadaashi no Gen no Netsudendō ~Genbaku Manga o Tsutaeru Hitobito~ that will open at Tokyo's Pole Pole Higashinakano Theater, Hiroshima's Salon Cinema, and other theaters in November. The film is title...
Live-Action 5 Centimeters Per Second Film Reveals Female Lead, Comment by Makoto Shinkai
Mitsuki Takahata stars in October 10 film
― The official website for the live-action film of Makoto Shinkai's 5 Centimeters Per Second anime film posted its fourth teaser visual, as well as a new cast member and a comment from Shinkai himself, on Wednesday. Mitsuki Takahata (live-action Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, 1122: For a Happy Marriage) plays the heroine Akari Shinohara as an adult. Shinkai...
Street Fighter 6 Game Details New Update in Sagat Trailer
Update launched on Tuesday with new features for World Tour, Battle Hub, Fighting Ground
― CAPCOM revealed a new trailer for Street Fighter 6 on Tuesday highlighting new playable character Sagat as well as the features of the new update. English Trailer Japanese Trailer The update launched on Tuesday. It includes new master NPCs and missions in the World Tour mode; new moves, emotes and events in the...
Isekai Ryūji: Shikō to Kyomu no Buzz Recipe Tabi Manga About YouTuber Chef Ryūji Ends
Manga by writer Rintarō Hamaguchi, artist Hishiwo Miyazawa launched in August 2024
― Shogakukan's Manga ONE service published for advance reading the final chapter of Rintarō Hamaguchi and Hishiwo Miyazawa's Isekai Ryūji: Shikō to Kyomu no Buzz Recipe Tabi, the isekai manga based on popular Japanese chef and YouTuber Ryūji, on Sunday. Manga ONE will publish the manga's final chapter on August 17. The...
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Turkey!-Time to Strike- #5 [rate]
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Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers Sequel Anime's 'Super Teaser Video Remake' Teases New Cast Members
A.M, S.T, J.E, K.K to voice other Samurai Troopers
― The staff for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the new sequel anime of the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series, revealed on Tuesday a "super teaser video remake" featuring protagonist Gai. The video also teases the other Samurai Troopers with their faces hidden. The anime's staff also revealed the silhouette images of the Samurai Troopers' unarmed and...
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition Game's Trailer Previews New Stages, Mouthful Modes
Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Star-Crossed World launches on August 28
― Nintendo began streaming on Tuesday an overview trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of its Kirby and the Forgotten Land game. The video previews the new "Star-Crossed World" story, Starry Stages, the Ultimate Cup Z EX, and new Mouthful Modes: Spring Mouth, Gear Mouth, and Sign Mouth. Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintend...
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Mr. Osomatsu #5 [rate]
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Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Game Delayed to 2026 in West
Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that it has delayed its release of Compile Heart's role-playing game Calamity Angels: Special Delivery (Todokero! Tatakae! Calamity Angels) in North America and Europe from this summer to 2026. The game will launch physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Calamity Angels: Special Delivery is an RPG by character ...
Sword of the Demon Hunter ‒ Episode 17
This episode centers on a schematically poised duel, with a postscript that feels like a grave misjudgment.
Kaiju No. 8 the Game's Trailer Confirms August 31 Release, Reveals New Characters
Chester Lockburn, Suited introduced for iOS, Android, PC game
― Akatsuki Games announced on Tuesday that Kaiju No. 8 the Game, the smartphone and PC game inspired by the Kaiju No. 8 franchise, will launch for iOS, Android, and PC via Steam on August 31. The video previews gameplay and story, and it also reveals new characters. New characters include: Chester Lockburn, officer of CLOZER Suited, who is...
Akuyaku Reijō no Tsuihōgo! Novels/Manga Get Anime Adaptation
Tail Yuzuhara debuted novels in September 2018; Tsumuji Yoshimura launched manga in December 2018
― Manga artist Tsumuji Yoshimura revealed on Monday that Tail Yuzuhara's Akuyaku Reijō no Tsuihōgo! Kyōkai Kaikaku Gohan de Yũyũ Sister-gurashi (After the Villainess' Exile! Living Quietly as a Nun Reforming with Church Meals) light novel series is getting an anime adaptation. Yoshimura, who draws the ma...
Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline Anime Film Review
Thematically, this story asks the question: Does the world need the likes of Lupin III and the gang? Would things be better without them?
― The Lupin the IIIrd sub-series of Lupin the Third, first introduced in 2012's Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, has been sporadically getting new entries for a decade now—with Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline (Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: Fujimi...
Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 15
Apart may not be that weird of a name by anime standards, but it feels like his dad set him up for failure even before he became a serial killer.
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Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show #6 [rate]
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I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince 2nd Season Anime Casts Yōko Hikasa
Hikasa plays Anastasia in 17th episode on Wednesday
― The staff 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 revealed on Tuesday that Yōko Hikasa is voicing Anastasia, a priestess who appears in the ...
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Brings Mecha Action To A New World
Titanic Scion offers a ton to people looking for a great open-world action-RPG, especially if you need more mecha in your life.
― I had an ongoing regret regarding the original Daemon X Machina from Marvelous: I never played it. I knew it was a game about mech suits, I knew there was action, and I knew there was some degree of customization—and that was it. Marvelous is putting in extra effort in not...
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Detectives These Days Are Crazy! #6 [rate]
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2200-Nen Neko no Kuni Nippon Manga Listed with TV Anime
Rite Nekoha debuted cat manga in 2020
― Amazon Japan is listing this year's October issue of Neko Tomo magazine with a cover image, which reveals that Rite Nekoha's 2200-Nen Neko no Kuni Nippon (Japan, the Land of Cats in the Year 2200) 4-panel manga is getting a television anime adaptation. The magazine ships on August 16 (2200-Nen Neko no Kuni Nippon pictured below on left side). Nekoha debuted the...
CITY The Animation ‒ Episode 5
I know it's reductive to call a creative work perfect, but even that adjective feels unsatisfactory in describing the joyous and masterful animation packed into this episode.
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A Couple of Cuckoos #5 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Rainbow Days
It's a good season for queer anime! Chris and Steve go over your options.
― It's a good season for queer anime! Chris and Steve go over your options. 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. You and Idol Precure♪, My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, and See You Tomorrow at th...
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 ‒ Episode 17
This episode rejuvenated a significant part of my soul.
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Rent-A-Girlfriend #42 [rate]
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The Summer Hikaru Died ‒ Episode 5
This was a great episode to watch on the day after I cleared out my shower drain.
Suikoden: The Anime Debuts in 2026
The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Suikoden: The Anime, the adaptation of Konami's Suikoden II game's story, launched on Tuesday, and announced that the anime will debut in 2026, and also revealed a new image visual: Yūzō Satō is directing the anime at KONAMI animation, the game studio's anime studio. NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan anime and music production department member Ryō Hino...
Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anime Reveals 1st Season's October 29 Debut
1st season Episode of Heartslabyul to have 8 episodes
― The staff of the Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation series revealed the main visual and the October 29 debut of the anime's first season Episode of Heartslabyul, on Tuesday. The anime's staff also revealed that the first season will have eight episodes. The anime will debut exclusively on Disney+ on October 29 and will run for three seasons...
Yōsuke Kaneda's The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Kaede Hondo, Nobunaga Shimazaki star in LIDEN FILMS anime
― A website opened on Tuesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Yōsuke Kaneda's The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch (Kuroneko to Majo no Kyōshitsu) manga, which will premiere in 2026. The website also revealed the main cast, staff, and a teaser promotional video. The anime will star: Kaede Hondo as Spica Virgo, a witch appren...
Sun Jewelry's Hoppe-chan Original Character Gets TV Anime in 2026
Rin Kusumi, Kyōko Kuramochi, Ayaka Takamura, Ran Misato, more star in Toon Harbor Works anime
― A website opened on Tuesday to announce HOPPECHAN -Mystery of the Sun Kingdom and the Black-Cheek Team- (Hoppe-chan ~Sun Ōkoku to Kuro Hoppe-dan no Himitsu~), a 2026 television anime based on Sun Jewelry's original character Hoppe-chan. The website also revealed the anime's teaser visual, main cast, and st...
Live-Action Hirayasumi Series Reveals 2 More Cast Members
Nana Mori, Riho Yoshioka join cast of fall series
― NHK announced two more cast members for the live-action series of Keigo Shinzō's Hirayasumi manga on Tuesday. Nana Mori (Weathering With You, live-action Insomniacs After School)plays the role of Natsumi Kobayashi, Hiroto's cousin who moved to Tokyo to study at an art school; and Riho Yoshioka (Her Blue Sky, live-action Kowloon Generic Romance) play...