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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...
Thunderbolt Fantasy: Tōriken Yūki 3 Series Review
If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve seen so far of Urobuchi’s puppet perfection, I have no doubt you’ll enjoy the third season as well.
― There's nothing out there doing it quite like Thunderbolt Fantasy, full stop. Gorgeous, ambitious, and oozing with theater kid energy, it's by far one of the more creative shows out there. Less self-contained than previous seasons, this particular season of Gen Urobuchi'...
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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...
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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This Monster Wants to Eat Me #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 ...
Trump Renews Call for '100% Tariff' Tax on All Movies Made Outside U.S.
Trump made similar remark in May that has not yet resulted in action
― U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, his majority-owned social media service, on Monday that he is "imposing a 100% Tariff on any and all movies that are made outside of the United States." The post is similar to one Trump made this past May, when he deemed movies produced in other countries a "National Security thr...
Shiravune to Release Utawarerumono: Zan 2 Game on Steam
Game launched for PS4, PS5 in Japan in July 2021
― Shiravune announced on Tuesday that it will release Aquaplus' Utawarerumono: Zan 2 game on PC via Steam. Shiravune did not announce a release date for the game, but people can add the game to their wishlist on Steam now.Shiravune describes the game:Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 follows and expands the story of Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, punctuating its mos...
Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon Anime Unveils 8 Cast Members
Daisuke Ōno, Ai Kayano, Yōhei Azakami, Yusuke Shirai, Atsushi Ono, more join cast
― The live stream for Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, the television anime of Shisui Meikyou and tef's Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon: My Trusted Companions Tried to Kill Me, But Thanks to the Gift of an Unlimited Gacha I Got LVL 9999 Friends and Am Out For Revenge on My Former Party Members (Shinjiteita Nakama-...
Kodansha Creators' Lab Develops Attack on Titan Game for Roblox to Counter Unauthorized Modes
Tokyo Game Show previewed Attack on Titan x Roblox on September 25-28
― Kodansha Creators' Lab previewed a demo for a forthcoming Attack on Titan game mode for the popular game Roblox at the Tokyo Game Show event between September 25-28. The mode was a Tokyo Game Show beta build by independent game development studio Twin Atlas. According to a Kodansha Creators' Lab representative at the Tokyo Game S...
Iori Asaga Launches Dark Romance Manga
Kimi wa Itsushika Doku ni Naru debuts on October 28
― The November issue of Ichijinsha's Comic Zero Sum magazine announced on Saturday that Iori Asaga will launch a new manga Kimi wa Itsushika Doku ni Naru (You Will Become Poison Before You Know It) in the December issue on October 28. The story revolves around a dark romance between a normal university student and a handsome "trashy" man. Asaga laun...
Whispered Words Creator Takashi Ikeda Launches New Manga
Bakepen no Mamiko-chan follows middle-schooler learning photography
― Whispered Words creator Takeshi Ikeda debuted a new series Bakepen no Mamiko-chan on Shogakukan's Big Comic platform on Friday with the first two chapters. The series follows middle-schooler Mamiko Maeno who finds herself lost in her new school. She decides to pick up her late grandfather's old camera: a monster-sized Pentax camera...
Bunta Kinami Launches New Manga on October 24
RWBY manga creator's to launch Losing Succubus Lilia's Delicious Night
― This year's November issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comp Ace magazine revealed last Friday that Bunta Kinami is launching a new manga titled Make Succu Lilia no Biminaru Yoru (Losing Succubus Lilia's Delicious Night) in the magazine's next issue, which is scheduled to ship on October 24. The immoral food manga follows a university ...
Strand Manga Ends With 5th Volume (Updated)
Final volume slated for November 18
― Shogakukan is listing that writer NUMBER 8 and artist Ryōhei Masuko's Strand manga will end in its fifth compiled book volume, which is slated for release on November 18. Update: This year's 44th issue of Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine revealed on October 1 that the manga will end in the next issue on October 8. The manga debuted in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sund...
NYCC Hosts Digimon Beatbreak Anime's Producer, Voice Actress; One Piece's Producer, Director
Hiroyuki Sakurada, Megumi Han, Ryuta Koike, Wataru Matsumi attend New York's October event
― Toei Animation announced on Monday that it will host One Piece producer Ryuta Koike and director Wataru Matsumi in a panel for the series at this year's New York Comic Con event on October 10 at 12:45 p.m. The panel will also feature English dub cast members Ian Sinclair (Brook) and Madeleine Morris (Lilith)....
Ruri Rocks ‒ SEASON FINALE
It's the finer details of that dirt and the process of discovering them that is the important part. And in that respect, this ending for the anime does feel special in its own way.
Thunderbolt Fantasy: Tōriken Yūki 3 Series Review
If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve seen so far of Urobuchi’s puppet perfection, I have no doubt you’ll enjoy the third season as well.
― There's nothing out there doing it quite like Thunderbolt Fantasy, full stop. Gorgeous, ambitious, and oozing with theater kid energy, it's by far one of the more creative shows out there. Less self-contained than previous seasons, this particular season of Gen Urobuchi'...
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A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai #1 [rate]
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K Manga Adds Hana-kun Can't Live without Me Manga in English
Ameko launched manga in May 2024
― Kodansha's K MANGA service announced on Monday that it has added Ameko's Hana-kun Can't Live without Me (Himokuzu Hana-kun wa Shinitagari) manga in English. The company describes the story:
"I'll die with you. Promise." In her second year since she started working, Kaede Yoshino has hit her limit, feeling completely burned out from working every day. Then, on the wo...
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus ‒ SEASON FINALE
Sometimes, you just need someone—anyone—to tell you it's going to be okay.
CESA Report: Half of Japanese Game Studios Use AI in Development
AI used for videos, images, stories, text, programming
― According to a Video Game Industry Report preview by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) last Thursday, 51% of Japanese game studios use AI in development. Common uses of AI were for videos, images, stories, text, and programming. In addition, 32% of companies use AI to develop game engines. The CESA conducted a survey for ...
Manga Up! Global Adds I'm No Hero in the Shadows!, 5 More Manga in English
Also added: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman spinoff, Overpowered and Underpaid, more
― Manga Up! Global added six new manga titles in English in late September. The service added: Sasami Hazama's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: The Twin Dragonblade's Journey to the Top spinoff manga based on Shigeru Sagazaki's light novel series on September 20. Chikage Nakakura's The Saint...
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Summer Pockets #26 [rate]
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Sword of the Demon Hunter #24 [rate]
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CITY The Animation ‒ SEASON FINALE
CITY the Animation is nothing short of an achievement in the medium of animation and is packed with the exact kind of informed optimism that I think the world needs more of right now.
Haruka Nanase's Waiting for the Sunlight Manga Ends in October
Series launched on January 2
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Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ platform announced on Thursday it will publish the final chapter of Haruka Nanase's Waiting for the Sunlight manga on October 23. MANGA Plus publishes the series in English and describes the story: Summer of 1940 in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture. Yoko Matsubara is a young girl with a talent for pottery. She dreams of becoming a ceramic artist, una...
Hands-On with Ananta, The Surprise Hit of TGS 2025
If you’ve encountered Ananta online, you probably know it as the game that’s “anime GTA meets Marvel’s Spider-Man.” I’m here to report it’s exactly that.
― If there was an unquestioned dark horse winner of Tokyo Game Show 2025, it was Ananta. From the crowd that surrounded the booth in the hopes of getting in a demo line that opened only for a few seconds each hour to backpack swag-bags featuring bun...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 15-21
Gachiakuta, finale of rerun of selected GeGeGe no Kitarō episodes both earn 2.3% rating
― An episode of Anpan, the newest entry in NHK's six-decade-long Renzoku Terebi Shōsetsu (Serialized TV Novel, also known as "Asadora" or Morning Drama) franchise, aired on Thursday, September 18 at 8:00 a.m. and earned a 17.7% rating. Another showing on Saturday, September 20 at 12:45 p.m. earned an 11.6% rating...
Secrets of the Silent Witch ‒ Episode 12
Monica is a bundle of tightly wound social anxiety. Meanwhile, Felix is a fount of superficiality.
Kūbo Ibuki Great Game Manga Ends in 7 Chapters (Updated)
Series launched in December 2019
― This year's 19th issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic magazine announced on Thursday that Kaiji Kawaguchi's Kūbo Ibuki Great Game (Aircraft Carrier Ibuki Great Game) manga will end in 7 chapters. Update: The series will end with the 18th volume in January. Source: Kūbo Ibuki Great Game volume 17 The story takes place some time after the battle of Senkaku. The battle is a...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 15-21
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter PS5 version debuts at #2, Switch version at #3
― Japan's Game Ranking: September 15-21 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 33,861 1,766,296 2PS5Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Nihon Falcom September 19 21,511 21,511 3NSwTrails in the Sky 1st Chapter Nihon Falcom September 19 21,453 21,453 4NSw 2Donkey K...
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 ‒ Episode 23
Mina popping giant monsters with a mega-sniper emplacement is legitimately very cool, there’s no two ways about it.
The False Saint's Exile Manga Ends in Next Chapter on October 27
Manga adaptation of Rakku Yasahashi's light novels launched in 2024
― The November issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh magazine revealed on Saturday that marimuu's The False Saint's Exile (Watashi wa Nise Seijo Rashii node, Kyūtei o Dete Ringoku de Kurashimasu), the manga adaptation of Rakku Yasahashi's light novel series of the same title, will end in its next chapter on October 27.Kadok...
Silent Hill f Game Ships 1 Million Copies Worldwide
Game launched on September 25 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Silent Hill horror game franchise announced on Monday that Silent Hill f, an all-new game in the franchise, has exceeded 1 million units in cumulative worldwide shipments, as of September 26. The cumulative total includes physical copies and digital downloads of the game. 『SILENT HILL f』全世界累...
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ‒ Episode 5
With all of the heaviness in the main plot, Usami is something of a godsend.
Not Lives' Wataru Karasuma Launches New Manga on October 24
Karasuma to launch Bakko occult sword battle manga
― The October issue of Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine announced on Thursday that Wataru Karasuma will launch a new manga titled Bakko in the magazine's next issue on October 24.The occult sword battle manga centers on a gloomy, introverted middle school girl named Bakko Shinno. One usual day at school, after Bakko finishes cleaning the cla...
Koala's Diary Net Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals Main Cast, Staff
Aya Uchida voices titular Koala, other characters in anime debuting on October 2
― The official website for the web anime adaptation of Yuami's Koala E Nikki (Koala's Diary) manga revealed the anime's main cast, staff, and main promotional video on Monday. The video previews the theme song "Niji to" (With a Rainbow) by Punipuni Denki feat. Kan Sano. Aside from voicing the titular Koala, Aya Uchida wi...
RWBY: Ice Queendom The Comic's Kumiko Suekane Launches New Manga
Suekane's Maō to Hajimeru RPG isekai manga launched on September 27
― Overlap's Comic Gardo website launched Kumiko Suekane's new manga titled Maō to Hajimeru RPG (Starting an RPG with the Demon King) on Saturday. The manga is set in a time when human disappearances have caused a stir in society, and it is believed that those who have disappeared have been reincarnated into another world. When high s...
Live-Action Wind Breaker Film's Video Shows Concept Art Turn Into 3D Sets
Film opens in Japan on December 5
― The staff for the live-action film adaptation of Satoru Nii's Wind Breaker manga released on Monday a special "Concept Art to Movie" video, showing the concept art illustrations for the film's shopping avenue transformed into a three-dimensional set. The staff shot the film on location from this past February to April in the town of Kin in Okinawa. The production r...
3-Nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-Sensei Spinoff Novels Get Full-Color Vertical-Scrolling Manga Adaptation on Jump Toon
Manga launches on October 6, same day as debut of novels' anime adaptation
― This year's 44th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced on Monday that Tomohito Ōsaki's 3-Nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-Sensei (Class 3-Z's Teacher Ginpachi) spinoff novel will get a vertical, full-color manga adaptation on Shueisha's vertical-scrolling manga service Jump TOON titled 3-Nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-Sensei Tou...
Monster Hunter Wilds Game's Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration Streams Trailers
Final Fantasy XIV Online MMORPG's collaboration with Monster Hunter Wilds launches on October 7
― The YouTube channels for Monster Hunter and Final Fantasy XIV Online began streaming trailers for the games' collaboration on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The Monster Hunter Wilds game's collaboration with Final Fantasy XIV Online is already available with a free update on Monday. The Final Fantasy XIV ...
Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers Game Gets Steam Re-release
Original game launched in 1998 for Neo Geo
― SNK revealed on Sunday it has re-released Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers, a modernized version of its 1998 game, for PC via Steam. The new release features online rollback netcode, multiple new modes, and the series' largest cast with 23 playable characters. SNK released the original game for the Neo Geo in 1998. The Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol. ...
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Game's Trailer Highlights Single-Player Mode
New version of Virtua Fighter 5 launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam on October 30
― The YouTube channel for the Virtua Fighter 3D fighting game series began streaming a trailer for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, a new version of the Virtua Fighter 5 3D fighting game, on Sunday. The game will have an open beta test from October 1-6. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Seri...