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Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord Volume 1-3 Manga Review
For this reincarnated salaryman, a life as an unwanted noble’s son is a ticket to a new beginning, but an easygoing life is a long way off.
― Human creativity is unendingly interesting to me. We are in an unprecedented time of stories that start in incredibly similar ways, and yet, each story is different enough for us to warrant taking time to tell you all about it. Today, we are speaking of the fir...
Answerman - Addressing the Amazon AI Dubs Controversy
Jerome channels his inner Clement Clarke Moore as he looks into the Amazon AI Dub Debacle.
― 'Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the site, The ANSWERMAN pondered what readers might write; Two questions were sent about dubbing with care, In hopes that some answers soon would be there. The eggnog is flowing, the family's near, But by glass number three, boredom appears. Your thumbs are a...
Fate/strange Fake – Episodes 1-4 Review (Special Screening)
As a longtime fan of the Fate franchise in general and Fate/strange Fake in specific, it was everything I hoped for and more.
― The full series of Fate/strange Fake has been a long time coming. Written by Ryohgo Narita of Durarara!! fame, the book series has been ongoing since 2015 with the first novel getting an animated TV special, Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn-, back in 2023. Last year, the ...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025, Dec 10-16
Uma Musume finally hits #1 this week after hovering close all season. But the surprise of the season might be This Monster Wants to Eat Me as it reaches the top 3 for 3 weeks in a row!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind t...
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Volumes 1-6 Manga Review
Soft, slow, and sweet, The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be-Wife is mostly a nice bit of reassurance that, despite what the news may tell us, the world isn't completely horrible after all.
― It can sometimes feel like not a lot of romances start at the very beginning or go beyond the couple getting together. Either we meet them when they're already fully involved with each other or leave them at that...
This Week in Games - At Least Mega Man Came Back
Lots of new entries into old franchises are in the news this week, but do we really need all of them?
― Welcome back, folks! The year is winding down, but our work with games doesn't! I've been fortunate to have a bit of spending money this month, which means I can add a ton of titles to my collection that I've kept an eye on. Unfortunately, this means that I have an even bigger backlog. Man, remembe...
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Game Review
While you will still be slaying hundreds of enemies and using massive attacks to slay enemy leaders, you do have to pause and take your time to avoid being caught flat-footed.
― Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is another strong Warriors title that provides plenty of enjoyment for Zelda fans and musou die-hards alike. As I like to do in my reviews, allow me to lay out my background before I get i...
Manga Is An Art Of Its Own! at The National Museum of Asian Art – Guimet
The manga exhibit, which runs from November 19th through March 9th, takes pieces of the permanent collections and tells the story of manga’s origins in from comic strips and scrolls to kamishibai and commercial books in Japan.
― While in Paris for (the amazing! wonderful!) Y/CON 11, my wife encountered a poster in the subway for a manga exhibit that had just opened. At the same time, manga journalist...
ANN Readers' Choice Awards 2025
The nomination period is over, and it's time to cast your vote for this year's Readers' Choice Awards!
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Gachiakuta Anime Gets 2nd Season
Kei Urana, Hideyoshi Ando celebrate announcement with illustrations
― The staff for the television anime of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga announced on Monday the series is getting a second season. Urana celebrated the announcement with an illustration. The graffiti designer for the series, Hideyoshi Ando, also created an illustration for the announcement. The final episode for season one aired before ...
A Wild Last Boss Appeared! TV Anime Gets 2nd Season
Announced after episode 12 on Saturday
― The 12th episode from the television anime of Firehead and YahaKo's A Wild Last Boss Appeared! light novel series ended on Saturday with a special video announcing a second season: The staff describes the anime:
In the year 2800 of the Mizgard calendar, Rufus Mafarl — feared as the Black-Winged Conqueror — faces his final battle against the heroes known as the...
Sakamoto Days TV Anime Gets 2nd Season
Teaser trailer, visual revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday announced that the second season for the television anime of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga is in the works, and revealed a teaser trailer and visual.The anime's first season premiered on TV Tokyo and affiliated channels on January 11, and the series also debuted on Netflix on January 11. The first season's second part premier...
Kaiju No. 8 Anime Gets 'Conclusion Arc,' New Original Anime Short
Anime's 2nd season premiered on July 19
― The Jump '26 event on Saturday announced that the anime of Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga will get a "conclusion arc" anime, as well as a new anime short. The new anime short is titled "Narumi no Heijitsu" (Narumi's Weekday). The first season premiered on TV Tokyo in April 2024 and aired for 12 episodes. Crunchyroll streamed the anime with English subtit...
Osamu Akimoto's Mr. Clice Manga Gets Anime
Manga centers on spy resurrected into body of woman
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday announced that Osamu Akimoto's Mr. Clice manga will get an anime adaptation. 秋本先生が描く爽快スパイアクション『Mr.Clice』がアニメ化決定✨連載40周年を迎えた本作の最新話は来年1月下旬発売予定の「ジャンプSQ.RISE 2026 WINTER」に掲載されるぞ❗️第１話は⬇️をチェック❗️https://t.co/oZX1fWo9So pic.twitter.com/7FI9OZCroD— こち亀info【公式】 (@Kochikame_info) December 20, 2025 Shueisha will publish the...
Kochikame Gets New Anime Project, Game
Gallop again animates new work
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday announced that Osamu Akimoto's Kochikame manga will get a new anime project. Gallop is again producing the anime, titled Shin Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo (New Kochikame). The project commemorates the 50th anniversary of the manga. A 50th anniversary website will formally open in spring 2026. The new anime will...
Hyakushō Kizoku Anime Gets 4th Season
3rd season ended on Friday
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of Hiromu Arakawa's autobiographical manga Hyakushō Kizoku (The Peasant Noble) announced on Friday that the show is getting a fourth season. #百姓貴族(@anime_hyakusho)December 19 The third season premiered on Tokyo MX, on October 3. The season's final episode aired on Friday. The first season of the anime premiered on th...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Anime's 4th Season Premieres in April, to Run for More Than a Year
4th season runs for 2 consecutive seasons beginning in April, with later parts to air on as-yet unannounced dates
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Friday that the fourth season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) television anime will premiere in April 2026, and will air for a total run of five cours (quarters of a year), with the first two cours airing co...
Do You Like Big Girls? Manga Gets AnimeFesta Anime
Seven Seas publishes Gorō Aizome's risque romantic comedy manga
― Suiseisha announced on Friday that Gorō Aizome's Do You Like Big Girls? (Ōkii Onnanoko wa Suki Desu ka?) manga is getting an AnimeFesta television anime. Suiseisha did not reveal additional details about the anime.Aizome drew the below illustration to celebrate the anime's announcement.
Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga and i...
Digimon Beatbreak Anime's Trailer Reveals December 27 Debut for English Dub
Zeno Robinson, Risa Mei, more star in 1st 5 dub episodes on Saturday
― Toei Animation announced on Monday that Crunchyroll will begin streaming the first five episodes of the English dub for Digimon Beatbreak, the new television anime for the Digimon franchise, on December 27. The company streamed an English trailer, and it reveals the dub cast: The English dub stars: Zeno Robinson as Tomoro Tenma Ri...
Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ SEASON FINALE
The lush, verdant landscapes of this empty, crumbling future Japan will remain in my memory for a long time.
Fullmetal Alchemist, One Piece Voice Actress Juli Erickson Dies
Erickson played Pinako in Fullmetal Alchemist, Tsuru & Kokoro in One Piece
― A post on voice actress Juli Erickson's Facebook page revealed on Saturday that Erickson died peacefully in her sleep on December 17. Memorials will be held in Spokane, Washington and Dallas, Texas. Erickson married the late voice actor James Grant in July 1986. Her anime roles include Pinako Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist,...
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Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Adds NiGHTS on December 24
Game adds Nights into Dreams character, Dream Sleeper vehicle on Wednesday
― Sega revealed on Monday that its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds racing game will add NiGHTS from Nights into Dreams for free on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. EST. The update will also add NiGHTS' vehicle Dream Sleeper and new emotes and sounds. The game will add AiAi from Super Monkey Ball in January 2026, and Tangle and Whisper from IDW...
To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ Episode 12
For as much as I am enjoying this third season of To Your Eternity, I fear the story may be falling into a pacing trap
All You Need Is Kill Anime's English Trailer Reveals Dub Cast
Dub stars Stephanie Sheh as Rita, Jadon Muniz as Keiji
― GKIDS began streaming on Monday a trailer for Warner Bros. Japan and STUDIO4°C's anime of Hiroshi Sakurazaka and Yoshitoshi ABe's All You Need Is Kill science fiction light novel, and it previews the English dub and reveals its cast: The English dub stars: Stephanie Sheh as Rita Jadon Muniz as Keiji Lisa Kay Jennings as Shasta Cherami Leigh as ...
Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord Volume 1-3 Manga Review
For this reincarnated salaryman, a life as an unwanted noble’s son is a ticket to a new beginning, but an easygoing life is a long way off.
― Human creativity is unendingly interesting to me. We are in an unprecedented time of stories that start in incredibly similar ways, and yet, each story is different enough for us to warrant taking time to tell you all about it. Today, we are speaking of the fir...
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My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's #12 [rate]
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Capcom, GungHo's Teppen Smartphone Game Ends Service, Gets Offline Version
Game ends service on March 30 with offline version update available until April 29
― The official website for Capcom and GungHo Online Entertainment's Teppen smartphone game announced on Monday that the game is ending service on March 30 at 11:00 p.m. EDT. The game will get an offline version available through an update following the end of service. The offline version will allow players to use all c...
Mechanical Marie ‒ SEASON FINALE
Mechanical Marie has always looked cheap and cheerful, with bargain-basement animation carried merely by its sheer innocent charm.
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game's Trailer Reveals 2nd DLC Pack's January 2026 Release
"Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 2: GAKU-RAN" introduces new Digivolution routes, Hiroko questline
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Monday a new trailer for the Digimon Story Time Stranger game, and it reveals the second DLC pack "Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 2: GAKU-RAN," which will launch in January 2026. The new DLC pack will introduce new Digivolution routes for Mega Digimon...
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GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class #12 [rate]
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Hiroshi Takahashi Reveals Dustland Title for Direct Sequel to Crows/Worst Manga
Manga launches on January 13
― Akita Shoten announced on Tuesday that the new full-fledged direct sequel manga Hiroshi Takahashi's Crows and Worst manga will be titled Dustland. The publisher shared an illustration of the characters Hibari and Sanzо̄, who live in Toaru City, and the logo, which also features the words Crows x Worst." Dustland will launch in the third 2026 issue of Akita Shoten's Mont...
Gnosia ‒ Episode 11
I am beginning to worry that all Gnosia the Anime will end up accomplishing is making me want to switch off the T.V. and simply check out Gnosia the Video Game, instead.
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Anime Reveals Winter Visual, Composer, Spring 2026 Debut
kensuke ushio to compose series' music
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Kana Akatsuki's Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring novel series started streaming a promotional video on Monday, which revealed the anime's "Winter visual" and spring 2026 debut. The anime's staff also revealed that kensuke Ushio is composing the music. The below visual features the Agent of Winter Rōse...
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Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love #12 [rate]
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Answerman - Addressing the Amazon AI Dubs Controversy
Jerome channels his inner Clement Clarke Moore as he looks into the Amazon AI Dub Debacle.
― 'Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the site, The ANSWERMAN pondered what readers might write; Two questions were sent about dubbing with care, In hopes that some answers soon would be there. The eggnog is flowing, the family's near, But by glass number three, boredom appears. Your thumbs are a...
Juno's mofusand Characters Get Short Anime on January 7
Short anime of costumed cats streams on YouTube with 1st episode now streaming in advance
― QTORY inc. revealed on Monday that popular mofusand cat characters by illustrator Juno are getting a short anime adaptation, which will debut on January 7 on the QTORY YouTube channel and other streaming platforms. QTORY also revealed the anime's key visual, cast, and staff. The first episode has begun streami...
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 ‒ SEASON FINALE
This whole episode feels like a fever dream—which is exactly what it turns out to be.
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Isekai Quartet 3 #11 [rate]
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One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ Episode 11
Even as One Punch Man season three technically improves, it continues to remind us how far this franchise has fallen, and I cannot wait for it to be over soon.
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A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace #12 [rate]
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 12
This week’s episode left me with a question: Has the novelty finally worn off? Honestly, I think it has.
Spica Aoki's Kaiju Girl Caramelise Gets TV Anime in 2026
Hikari Senga, Daishi Kajita star in Liden Films anime
― Pony Canyon announced on Monday that a television anime adaptation of Spica Aoki's Kaiju Girl Caramelise (Otome Kaijū Carameliser) manga has been green-lit for 2026. Pony Canyon also revealed the teaser visual and promotional video, main cast, and staff for the anime.Aoki drew an illustration to commemorate the anime announcement:Pony Canyon des...
Manchuria Opium Squad Artist Shikako Dies at 37
Artist died due to rare malignant tumor in eye
― The editors for Tsukasa Monma and Shikako's Manchuria Opium Squad manga announced on Monday that Shikako died on November 8 due to choroidal melanoma, a rare form of cancer that develops in the eye.The artist wanted someone to complete the manga series in their place, and the Young Magazine staff stated they will respect Shikako's wishes. The staff add...
WEBTOON Expands Creator Programs
Company also launches residency initiative in 2026
― WEBTOON announced plans on December 11 to significantly expand its Creator Programs in 2026, introducing new monetization options, educational initiatives, and in-person support designed to help creators build long-term careers on the platform. The expanded programs will roll out throughout 2026 and include improved monetization tools for CANVAS c...
Korea's Internet Self-Regulatory Body Introduces New Guidelines for Webtoons, Web Novels
Guidelines outline standards, review procedures for identifying hate speech, inappropriate expressions within narrative content
― The Korea Internet Self-Governance Organization (KISO) announced on December 12 that it has established new self-regulatory guidelines for story-based digital content, including webtoons and web novels. KISO is a non-governmental, industry-led self-regulatory body compris...
Fate/strange Fake – Episodes 1-4 Review (Special Screening)
As a longtime fan of the Fate franchise in general and Fate/strange Fake in specific, it was everything I hoped for and more.
― The full series of Fate/strange Fake has been a long time coming. Written by Ryohgo Narita of Durarara!! fame, the book series has been ongoing since 2015 with the first novel getting an animated TV special, Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn-, back in 2023. Last year, the ...
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Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun #12 [rate]
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The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess #15 [rate]
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Gachiakuta Anime Gets 2nd Season
Kei Urana, Hideyoshi Ando celebrate announcement with illustrations
― The staff for the television anime of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga announced on Monday the series is getting a second season. Urana celebrated the announcement with an illustration. The graffiti designer for the series, Hideyoshi Ando, also created an illustration for the announcement. The final episode for season one aired before ...
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One Piece #1154 [rate]
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Gachiakuta RPG Announced for PS5, Xbox, PC via Steam
Com2uS presents survival action RPG based on Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga, its anime adaptation
― The current anime based on Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga ended on Monday with an announcement of an upcoming RPG from the Com2uS Group for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. GACHIAKUTA: The Game― Crawl back from the abyss of Hell to change this lousy world! ― The smash-hit TV anime #Gachiak...
This Monster Wants to Eat Me ‒ Episode 12
Both Shiori and the story recognize that she can't just renew their original promise. They need to up the toxic yuri quotient, and this week, the dial goes to eleven.
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Dad is a Hero, Mom is a Spirit, I'm a Reincarnator #12 [rate]
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One Punch Man #11 [rate]
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK #12 [rate]
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Gachiakuta #24 [rate]
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May I Ask for One Final Thing? ‒ SEASON FINALE
Who among us wouldn’t pay the highest of prices for even the chance to be ground into a fine crimson dust under the finely polished knuckles of Scarlet’s trademark gloves?
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Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right #11 [rate]
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Mechanical Marie #12 [rate]
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Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episode 49
There’s no surer sign that Twilight is on the scene than when he shows up looking exactly like the guy he’s fighting.
Beastars Final Season Anime's 2nd Part Premieres Next March
New trailer previews SEVENTEEN idol group's "Tiny Light" ending song
― Toho Animation presented the main trailer for the second part in the final anime season adapting Paru Itagaki's BEASTARS manga on Sunday. The trailer announces Part 2's March premiere exclusively on Netflix, and it also announces and previews the ending theme song "Tiny Light" by the idol group SEVENTEEN. The new cast members for ...
2nd Haikyū!! Anime Sequel Film to Open in 2027 with 'Bakemono-tachi' Special
"Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro" previously announced as airing on TV
― A livestream for the Haikyu franchise announced on Sunday that Gekijōban Haikyū!! VS Chiisana Kyojin (Haikyu!! Vs. The Little Giant), the franchise's second sequel film, will open in theaters in Japan in 2027. The film will play with "Haikyū!! Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro" (Where Monsters Go), a special anime which the franchise ha...
Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film Streams 2nd Trailer
Sequel film to Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion opens in February 2026
― Aniplex's YouTube channel began streaming a new trailer for Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising- (Gekijōban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten), the official sequel to the Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion film, on Sunday. The film will open in February ...
One Piece Character Tony Tony Chopper Gets Own Mini-Anime on January 5
CHOPPER's mini-anime to air within Mezamashi TV morning program
― A stage presentation for the One Piece franchise at the Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a mini-anime adaptation titled CHOPPER's, featuring the titular One Piece character Tony Tony Chopper. The mini-anime will air starting on January 5 within the Japanese morning program Mezamashi TV at 7:36 a.m. CHOPPER's is a new project the...
One Piece TV Anime's Elbaph Arc Debuts in April 5
Video, visual revealed for new arc
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed that the One Piece television anime will enter the Elbaph arc on April 5, 2026. Toei Animation and One Piece anime producer Ryūta Koike announced on October 28 that the anime will reduce its annual episode output to a maximum of 26 episodes moving forward starting in 2026. Following the conclusion of the Egghead arc this...
Live-Action One Piece Season 2 Video Previews Chopper Dubbing
New season debuts on March 10
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a new video for One Piece: Into the Grand Line, the second live-action season based on Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga. The new video highlights the dubbing actors for Chopper. One Piece: Into the Grand Line will premiere on Netflix on March 10, 2026. The event confirmed that Yuriko Yamaguchi will be the Japanese dub actor for...
Live-Action Look Back Film Unveils 1st Teaser Video
Live-action film of Tatsuki Fujimoto's 1-shot manga premieres in 2026
― A stage presentation for Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga at the Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed the teaser video for the live-action film adaptation of Fujimoto's "Look Back" one-shot manga.The live-action film will open in Japan next year.Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters, Our Little Sister, Air Doll) is directing and...
Chainsaw Man Manga's 'Assassins Arc' Gets Anime Adaptation
New anime's teaser visual, video revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday announced that the Shikaku Arc (Assassins Arc) of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga is getting an anime adaptation, and unveiled the teaser visual and promotional video.The Chainsaw Man television anime series premiered on TV Tokyo and five other affiliated channels, as well as on Amazon Prime Video in October 2022. Cr...
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess' 2nd Season Anime Previews Ending Theme in Video
2nd season debuts on January 12
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a new commercial for the second season of the television anime of Robinson Haruhara and Hirakei's 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess (Hime-sama, "Gōmon" no Jikan Desu) manga, which previews the ending theme song for the first time. The second season will premiere on Tokyo MX and BS11 on January 12 at 11:30 p.m. JST before ai...
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Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray #23 [rate]
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Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Anime's 2nd Season Reveals July 2026 Debut in Video
New visual also revealed; new season has some new staff
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a new promotional video and July 2026 debut for the second second of Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., the television anime based on Sekka Iwata and Yū Aoki's Magilumiere Co. Ltd. (Kabushikigaisha Magilumiere) manga. The anime will premiere in July 2026 and will air on NTV. The event also revealed the ...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Anime Unveils Returning Cast, Staff, July 2026 Debut in Teaser Trailer
New mobile game Bleach Mirrors High also revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday unveiled the teaser visual and trailer, returning cast, staff, and the July 2026 debut for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime. The anime's cast for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict will return for the new series...
Junichi Suwabe, Reina Ueda Join Cast of Black Torch TV Anime
Series debuts in July 2026
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed two more cast members for the television anime of Tsuyoshi Takaki's Black Torch manga.Reina Ueda as Hana Usami Junichi Suwabe as Ryosuke Shiba Takaki also drew an illustration to commemorate the cast announcement./／司場＆宇佐美のキャスト発表記念！#タカキツヨシ 先生描き下ろしイラスト公開！\＼#ジャンプフェスタ 2026 ステージで初お披露目となった司場＆宇佐美のイラストを公開❗司場涼介: CV.#諏訪部順一宇佐美花: CV.#上田麗奈放送...
Akane-banashi Anime Reveals Trailer, More Cast & Staff, April 2026 Debut
Anime based on writer Yūki Suenaga, illustrator Takamasa Moue's rakugo manga debuts in April 2026
― The staff of the anime adaptation of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga revealed on Sunday at the Jump Festa '26 event the preview trailer, key visual, more cast members, more staff members, and April 2026 debut for the anime. The newly announced cast members includ...
Black Clover Anime's 2nd Season Reveals 2026 Debut in Video
Studio Pierrot returns to produce new season
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed the 2026 debut for the new season for the anime based on Yūki Tabata's Black Clover manga. Update: Added English-subtitled trailer. Source: Crunchyroll's YouTube channel Studio Pierrot will return to animate the new season. Crunchyroll will stream the anime. The Black Clover anime last aired in March 2021 with ...
Dan Da Dan Season 3 Anime Reveals Visual, 2027 Premiere
2nd season ended on September 18
― The staff for the anime of Yukinobu Tatsu's DAN DA DAN "paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy" manga announced during Anime Festa on Sunday revealed a key visual and 2027 premiere for the third season: The second season debuted on television on July 3 and aired on MBS and TBS in the "Super Animeism Turbo" programming block. Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu are s...
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Anime Debuts in July 2026
New teaser visual revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed the July 2026 debut for the second season of the television anime of Yūsei Matsui's The Elusive Samurai (Nigejōzu no Wakagimi) manga. The first season will re-air on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block in April 2026, before the second season debuts on the same programming block in July 2026. The event also revealed a teaser vi...
Kill Blue TV Anime Reveals More Cast, April 2026 Debut in Trailer
Yūko Sanpei, Atsumi Tanezaki, more join cast; new visual revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a new promotional video for the television anime of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue manga. The video reveals six more cast members and the show's April 2026 debut on TV Tokyo and its affiliates. The event also revealed a visual for the series.The new cast members include:Yuuko Sanpei as Juz...
Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's Final Part Debuts in April 2026
New character Sai also revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a teaser trailer and the April 2026 premiere for the third and final cours (quarter of a year) of Dr. Stone: Science Future, the fourth and final season of the Dr. Stone anime series.The event also revealed the new character Sai that will appear in the anime's final part:The anime premiered on January 9 on the Tokyo MX chan...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime's 2nd Part Trailer Previews New Theme Songs
The Oral Cigarettes, Ayumu Imazu perform new theme songs for new part debuting on January 7
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a new trailer for the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Shō Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga. The video previews the second cours (quarter of a year). The below video previews both new theme songs, and has subtitle...
Blue Box Anime's 2nd Season Debuts in Fall 2026
24-episode 1st season debuted in October 2024
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday announced that the second season for the anime of Kōji Miura's Blue Box (Ao no Hako) manga will debut in fall 2026 on TBS. The event also revealed the first "Blue visual" for the new season, drawn by illustrator Rei Katō:The anime's first season debuted on television in Japan on October 3, 2024 on TBS and 28 affiliated...
Digimon Beatbreak Anime Reveals 10 New Cast Members, Previews 'Tactics Arc' in Video
Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Marina Inoue, Rie Kugimiya more join cast for new arc debuting on January 4
― Toei Animation revealed a new trailer on Sunday for Digimon Beatbreak, the new television anime for the Digimon franchise. The trailer previews the new "Tactics Arc" debuting on January 4. The video also introduces 10 new cast members: Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Raito Souda, a member of Tactics Team Seven who...
Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Game Adds DLC Character Phinks on December 25
Phinks is 2nd of 4 characters in Season Pass 1
― Arc System Works streamed new character videos on Friday for Bushiroad and Eighting's Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact 2D 3v3 fighting game based on Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga, and it announces that the DLC character Phinks will launch on December 25. English Japanese The game added the first Season Pass 1 DLC character Neferpitou on October...
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SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes #12 [rate]
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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025, Dec 10-16
Uma Musume finally hits #1 this week after hovering close all season. But the surprise of the season might be This Monster Wants to Eat Me as it reaches the top 3 for 3 weeks in a row!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind t...
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Anime to Run Through Winter 2026
2nd part begins on January 10
― Aniplex announced in a new teaser on Saturday that the anime of Yokusaru Shibata's Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to be a Masked Rider (Tōjima Tanzaburō wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai) manga will run for two consecutive cours (quarter of a year), with the second part airing beginning on January 10. The anime premiered on Tokyo MX on October 4 at 24:30 JST (effectively, October 5 ...
Arcanadea TV Anime Casts Miho Okasaki, Rina Hidaka
Okasaki, Hidaka join Kaede Hondo in anime based on plastic models
― The staff for the television anime of Kotobukiya's Arcanadea bishōjo plastic model series announced two more cast members on Saturday.Miho Okasaki plays Velretta (left in photo above) and Rina Hidaka plays Yukumo (right).Kaede Hondo will continue to voice the character Lumitea in the anime. Hondo already voices the character in the s...
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Kingdom #12 [rate]
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The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Volumes 1-6 Manga Review
Soft, slow, and sweet, The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be-Wife is mostly a nice bit of reassurance that, despite what the news may tell us, the world isn't completely horrible after all.
― It can sometimes feel like not a lot of romances start at the very beginning or go beyond the couple getting together. Either we meet them when they're already fully involved with each other or leave them at that...
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider #12 [rate]
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Gnosia #11 [rate]
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Touring After the Apocalypse #12 [rate]
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Ranma ½ #24 [rate]
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To Your Eternity #12 [rate]
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The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest #12 [rate]
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Spy×Family #49 [rate]
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SANDA ‒ SEASON FINALE
It’s appropriate that SANDA ends with its main duo having a bit more clarity but being a lot worse off, as that struggle is a big part of the transition from childhood into adulthood.
A Wild Last Boss Appeared! TV Anime Gets 2nd Season
Announced after episode 12 on Saturday
― The 12th episode from the television anime of Firehead and YahaKo's A Wild Last Boss Appeared! light novel series ended on Saturday with a special video announcing a second season: The staff describes the anime:
In the year 2800 of the Mizgard calendar, Rufus Mafarl — feared as the Black-Winged Conqueror — faces his final battle against the heroes known as the...
A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ SEASON FINALE
A Star Brighter Than the Sun doesn’t break any molds. It hews close to most of the tropes of its genre. But it was still a charming way to spend an anime season.
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Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota #12 [rate]
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Tales of Wedding Rings II #12 [rate]
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The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Anime Reveals 2 New Cast in 2nd Promo Video
Junya Enoki, Shinnosuke Tachibana join cast of January 8 anime
― Pony Canyon revealed on Saturday two additional cast and the second promotional video for the television anime of Iwatobineko's The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife (Tōmei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fūfu ni Naru Futari) manga. The video previews the opening theme song "Ding-dong" by Mao Abe. The newly announced cast are: Junya ...
Naruto Franchise Gets 'Konoha Land' Theme Park in France in 2026
Park reveals 2 rides: 'Kyubi Unchained,' 'Rasengan Chakra Rotation'
― The official website and X (formerly Twitter) account for the Naruto franchise announced on Saturday that a new theme park named “Naruto - Konoha Land” will open in France at the Parc Spirou Provence theme park in 2026. Studio Pierrot made a special illustration for the park. The website shared images of two rides: Kyubi Unchained ...
Sakamoto Days TV Anime Gets 2nd Season
Teaser trailer, visual revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday announced that the second season for the television anime of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga is in the works, and revealed a teaser trailer and visual.The anime's first season premiered on TV Tokyo and affiliated channels on January 11, and the series also debuted on Netflix on January 11. The first season's second part premier...
Chained Soldier Season 2 Anime Previews Opening Theme in 2nd Promo Video
Shiori Isawa, Yuna Nemoto, more join cast
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday revealed a second promotional video and several new cast members for the second season of the television anime of writer Takahiro and artist Yōhei Takemura's Chained Soldier (Mato Seihei no Slave or literally, Slave of the Magic Capital's Elite Troops) manga. The video previews Akari Kitō's opening theme. The new cast in...
World Trigger Anime's 'Reboot Project' Unveils Teaser Video
Reboot Project announced on December 3
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday revealed the teaser video for the "Reboot Project" of the anime of Daisuke Ashihara's World Trigger manga.
The anime's Reboot Project will re-adapt the original manga from the first chapter and will include the Border Enlistment Arc, Large-Scale Invasion Arc, and B-Rank Wars Arc. Toei Animation will continue to produce the ...
The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Kesshō Member Ketteisen Sequel Anime Reveals Fall 2026 Debut in Teaser Video
Teaser visual also revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday revealed the teaser video and visual, and the fall 2026 premiere of Shin Tennis no Ōji-sama U-17 World Cup Kesshō Member Ketteisen (The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Finals Members Decisive Match), the sequel anime to the The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Semifinal (Shin Tennis no Ōji-sama U-17 World Cup Semifinal) anime.T...
Mashle: Magic and Muscles Anime's Sequel Confirmed as 3rd Season Airing in 2027
New season features mostly returning staff
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday confirmed that the previously revealed sequel anime for Hajime Kōmoto's Mashle: Magic and Muscles manga will be a third season covering the "Tri-Magic-Athalon Divine Visionary Final Exam Arc" that will air in 2027. The event revealed a video and a teaser visual. The event also revealed new character visuals for Finn Ame...
Kindergarten Wars TV Anime Reveals Teaser Visual, Main Staff
Shinsuke Gomi directs anime at Sunrise
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday revealed a teaser visual and main staff for the television anime of Yu Chiba's Kindergarten Wars (Yōchien Wars) manga. Shinsuke Gomi (episode director for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Secrets of the Silent Witch) is directing the anime at Sunrise, and Junko Yamanaka (Kamisama Kiss, Servamp) is designing the characters. T...
Kaiju No. 8 Anime Gets 'Conclusion Arc,' New Original Anime Short
Anime's 2nd season premiered on July 19
― The Jump '26 event on Saturday announced that the anime of Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga will get a "conclusion arc" anime, as well as a new anime short. The new anime short is titled "Narumi no Heijitsu" (Narumi's Weekday). The first season premiered on TV Tokyo in April 2024 and aired for 12 episodes. Crunchyroll streamed the anime with English subtit...
One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime Reveals 3rd Promo Video
Anime season began streaming in Japan, N. America on October 12
― The website and X (formerly Twitter) account for the anime based on ONE and Yūsuke Murata's One Punch Man manga began streaming the third promotional video for the anime's third season on Saturday.The third season premiered with a recap on October 5 at 11:45 p.m. JST (10:45 a.m. EDT) on the TV Tokyo, TV Hokkaido, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, TV...
Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 Anime Reveals Opening Theme Artists in New Trailer
Tatsuya Kitani feat. Babymetal perform opening theme for series debuting on January 11
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday revealed a new trailer for the second season of the anime of Yūji Kaku's Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku manga. The event also revealed that Tatsuya Kitani feat. Babymetal will perform the opening theme "Kasuka na Hana" (Faint Flower). The below video previews the theme song. The ...
Oblivion Battery 2nd Season Reveals 2027 Premiere
1st anime season premiered in 2024
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday revealed in a video the teaser visual and the 2027 premiere of the second season of the television anime of Eko Mikawa's Oblivion Battery (Bōkyaku Battery) baseball manga.The anime's first season premiered in April 2024. Crunchyroll streamed the anime as it aired in Japan.The anime stars:
Toshiki Masuda as Haruka Kiyomine
Mamor...
Osamu Akimoto's Mr. Clice Manga Gets Anime
Manga centers on spy resurrected into body of woman
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday announced that Osamu Akimoto's Mr. Clice manga will get an anime adaptation. 秋本先生が描く爽快スパイアクション『Mr.Clice』がアニメ化決定✨連載40周年を迎えた本作の最新話は来年1月下旬発売予定の「ジャンプSQ.RISE 2026 WINTER」に掲載されるぞ❗️第１話は⬇️をチェック❗️https://t.co/oZX1fWo9So pic.twitter.com/7FI9OZCroD— こち亀info【公式】 (@Kochikame_info) December 20, 2025 Shueisha will publish the...
Kochikame Gets New Anime Project, Game
Gallop again animates new work
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday announced that Osamu Akimoto's Kochikame manga will get a new anime project. Gallop is again producing the anime, titled Shin Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo (New Kochikame). The project commemorates the 50th anniversary of the manga. A 50th anniversary website will formally open in spring 2026. The new anime will...
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 Unveils More Cast, King Gnu Opening Song in New Trailer
Kazuya Nakai, Yuki Sakakihara, Tomokazu Sugita, more join anime's cast
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday revealed a new trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1, the first part of the third season of the anime. The video revealed more cast and the opening theme song "AIZO" by King Gnu. It was also announced that the new season's first two episodes will air as a one-hour speci...
Mission: Yozakura Family Anime's 2nd Season Reveals New Trailer, Cast Member
Kaito Ishikawa voices Sōsuke Michibata in new season debuting in April 2026
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday revealed a new trailer for the second season of the anime of Hitsuji Gondaira's Mission: Yozakura Family (Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen) manga. The stage presentation also revealed that Kaito Ishikawa will voice Sōsuke Michibata. The second season will debut in April 2026 on 28 MBS and ...
Gintama 'Yoshiwara in Flames' Compilation Film Reveals Super Beaver Theme Song in Trailer
Film opens on February 13
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday revealed the main visual and trailer video for Shin-Gekijōban Gintama: Yoshiwara Daienjō (Gintama New Film Version: Yoshiwara in Flames), the new compilation film for the anime based on Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga. The video reveals and previews the film's theme song "Sanzen" (Sparkling) by rock band Super Beaver. The film will also...
Moriarty the Patriot Gets New Stage Musical in June-July 2026
Anime to have 5th anniversary event on February 15
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday confirmed a new stage musical of Ryōsuke Takeuchi and Hikaru Miyoshi's Moriarty the Patriot (Yūkoku no Moriarty) manga. The new musical is a reprise of the first "A Study in Scarlet," musical, and will run from June 27 through July 19 at The Galaxy Theatre in Tokyo. The event revealed a new commercial for the mu...
My Hero Academia Anime Gets 1 'More' Bonus Episode, Concert World Tour
Episode based on manga's bonus chapter following finale debuts on May 2
― TOHO announced during the Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday that the My Hero Academia anime will get a new bonus episode titled "More," based on the manga's extra 431st chapter following the original finale, on May 2. Crunchyroll will stream the anime worldwide, except Asia. TOHO also revealed the "My Hero Academia in Concert" w...
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run Anime Reveals March 19 Debut for '1st Stage,' More Cast, New Trailer
Masaaki Mizunaka, Kenichiro Matsuda join cast; new visual also revealed
― Netflix announced on Saturday that the "first stage" of the anime of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run manga will debut on March 19 with a total of one 47-minute episode. Netflix is streaming a video announcing the date. The show's staff also revealed a new visual and more cast members: Masaaki Mi...
Tokyopop Licenses Kyo Aizawa Doesn't Laugh, The Villainess' Bride, More Titles
Company to release deluxe edition for Vassalord manga
― Tokyopop announced on Thursday the folowing releases: Title: Kyo Aizawa Doesn't Laugh manga
Creator: cojomo
Summary: 28 year old otaku Suzuki Tsukako visits a marriage consulting office, but the counselor there is a shinigami who forces a contract on her and tells her that she can't get married in a year she'll die. Title: The Villainess' Bride ...
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Game Previews Free DLC in New Trailer
Free DLC launches around Christmas
― Level 5 began streaming on Friday a new trailer for "The Sinister Broker Bazario's Schemes" free DLC for the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time game, and it previews the roguelike x open world gameplay, the dream world, Alchemy Robots, and a tease at a future update with the Primordial Dragon. The DLC will launch sometime around Christmas later this month. L...
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Game's 1st Adventure Log Trailer Previews Stories
Remake launches on February 5
― Square Enix began streaming on Friday an "Adventure Log Part 1" trailer for the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined game, a remake of the 2000 Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past PS1 game that is separate from the Nintendo 3DS remake. The video previews the various stories around the different locations in the game: The game will launch on February 5 for Nintendo...
One Peace Books Licenses Lockdown Life with the Class Beauty, 2 More Manga for Fall 2026 Release
Also: The Delinquent Girl Beside Me Suddenly Dyed Her Hair Black, The Villainess Who Came to Marry Into the Frontier Noble's Household Is an Exceptionally Capable Wife, Isn't She?
― One Peace Books announced on Thursday that that it will release the following manga in English in fall 2026: Title: Lockdown Life with the Class Beauty
Creators: jaguchi (artist), Senya Mihagi (original story), Sato Pote ...
Hyakushō Kizoku Anime Gets 4th Season
3rd season ended on Friday
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of Hiromu Arakawa's autobiographical manga Hyakushō Kizoku (The Peasant Noble) announced on Friday that the show is getting a fourth season. #百姓貴族(@anime_hyakusho)December 19 The third season premiered on Tokyo MX, on October 3. The season's final episode aired on Friday. The first season of the anime premiered on th...
emaqi Adds SHAM, Harigane Serve: Against All Odds, 2 More Manga
Also: Aoba Bicycle Shop - Season 1: Namikibashi Street, Nanako Yano in the Stands: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
― AI localization company Orange Inc. revealed on Friday that it is adding the following manga to its e-bookstore service "emaqi:" Title: SHAM
Creators: Kohei Tajika, Masumi Fukuda (original work)
Publisher: Shinchosha Publishing Co., Ltd.
Synopsis: A school just like any other in a town ju...
Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survivor Smartphone Game's Trailer Reveals February 18 Worldwide Release
Pre-registration open for free-to-play "survival roguelike" game
― Bushiroad began streaming a new trailer on Saturday for Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survivor "survival roguelike" game, and it reveals that the game will launch worldwide on February 18 for iOS and Android. Pre-registration is open. The game will be free to play with optional purchases available in game. Players control characters from the ...
This Week in Games - At Least Mega Man Came Back
Lots of new entries into old franchises are in the news this week, but do we really need all of them?
― Welcome back, folks! The year is winding down, but our work with games doesn't! I've been fortunate to have a bit of spending money this month, which means I can add a ton of titles to my collection that I've kept an eye on. Unfortunately, this means that I have an even bigger backlog. Man, remembe...
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Game Review
While you will still be slaying hundreds of enemies and using massive attacks to slay enemy leaders, you do have to pause and take your time to avoid being caught flat-footed.
― Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is another strong Warriors title that provides plenty of enjoyment for Zelda fans and musou die-hards alike. As I like to do in my reviews, allow me to lay out my background before I get i...
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Ryū Fujisaki's Legend of the Galactic Heroes Manga Ends in 3 Chapters
Manga's 35th, final volume ships on March 19
― The official X/Twitter account for Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine revealed on Thursday that Ryu Fujisaki's Legend of the Galactic Heroes manga will end in three chapters. If there are no delays, the manga will end in March 2026.In addition, the January 2026 issue of Ultra Jump revealed on Thursday that the manga's 35th and final compiled book volume will...
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Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse #25 [rate]
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Manga Is An Art Of Its Own! at The National Museum of Asian Art – Guimet
The manga exhibit, which runs from November 19th through March 9th, takes pieces of the permanent collections and tells the story of manga’s origins in from comic strips and scrolls to kamishibai and commercial books in Japan.
― While in Paris for (the amazing! wonderful!) Y/CON 11, my wife encountered a poster in the subway for a manga exhibit that had just opened. At the same time, manga journalist...
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4th Manhwa-Based Live-Action Tazza Film Enters Production as Franchise Finale
Film follows gambler who finds success in poker business as he reunites with former close friend who once took everything from him
― CJ ENM, one of the biggest entertainment production companies in Korea, announced on December 15 that filming has begun on Tazza: Beelzebub's Song, the fourth and final installment in the long-running manhwa-based live-action film series Tazza. The film follows Tae-you...
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O Maidens in Your Savage Season's Nao Emoto Launches New Manga
Light novel author Alto writes story for manga launching on January 19
― The January 2026 issue of Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine revealed on Thursday that writer Alto and artist Nao Emoto will launch a new manga titled Eiyū Shōjo to Norawareta Shirogane Hime (The Hero Girl and the Cursed Silver Princess) in the magazine's next issue on January 19. The manga (leftmost part in preview image below) wil...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Anime's 4th Season Premieres in April, to Run for More Than a Year
4th season runs for 2 consecutive seasons beginning in April, with later parts to air on as-yet unannounced dates
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Friday that the fourth season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) television anime will premiere in April 2026, and will air for a total run of five cours (quarters of a year), with the first two cours airing co...
Mononoke Anime Film Trilogy Gets Prequel Stage Play in May 2026
Director Jun Yoriko, star Hirofumi Araki return from 2 previous stage plays
― Office Endless announced on Friday that the Mononoke franchise's film trilogy is getting a prequel stage play titled Gekijōban Mononoke Zenjitsutan: Futakubi Onna (Mononoke The Movie Prequel: Two-Headed Woman) that will run at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo from May 14-17, 2026. Jun Yoriko is directing the play, which ...
Kirio Fan Club TV Anime Reveals 4 New Cast, More Staff, April 2026 Debut in 1st Trailer
New visual also revealed
― Pony Canyon revealed the first key visual and trailer on Friday for the anime adaptation of Chikyu no Sakana Ponchan's Kirio Fan Club manga. The video reveals more cast members, more staff members, and the anime's April 2026 debut. (The below video has English subtitles that can be toggled on.) Additional cast members include (from left to right in above image): Yuya Hirose...
Toho Acquires UK's Anime Limited, Establishes European HQ in London
Toho will retain "full Anime Limited staff" including founder, managing director Andrew Partridge
― UK-based anime distribution company Anime Limited announced on Friday that Toho has acquired a 100% equity share of the company from PLAION PICTURES. Anime Limited will become a subsidiary of Toho Global, which is Toho's subsidiary overseeing overseas business. Toho also plans to establish a European r...
I Want to End This Love Game TV Anime's Teaser Video Previews 2 Main Leads
Anime starring Kaito Ishikawa, Miku Itō debuts in April 2026
― The official website for the television anime of Yūki Dōmoto's I Want to End This Love Game (Aishiteru Game o Owarasetai) manga revealed a teaser promotional video on Friday, which previews the two main cast members. The anime will debut in April 2026, and will star Kaito Ishikawa as Yukiya Asagi (left in image at right) and Miku Itō as M...
MF Ghost 3rd Season Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast, January 1 Early Streaming Debut
Nanako Aizawa voices Emma Green in new season
― The official website for the anime of Shuuichi Shigeno's MF Ghost manga revealed on Friday the January 1 early streaming debut for the anime's third season in a new promotional video. The video previews the ending theme song. The website also revealed a new cast member. Nanako Aizawa voices Emma Green, a 19-year-old driver from England. The anime will s...
Shota Oni Anime Confirmed as TV Anime With New Title Ore to Yu Nii!
Miyuki Nakayama draws commemoration illustration for announcement
― The official X/Twitter account for the anime based on Miyuki Nakayama's Shota x Oni (or Shota Oni) boys-love manga revealed on Friday that the anime will be a television anime titled Ore to Yu Nii! (Me and Older Brother Yu). Nakayama drew an illustration to commemorate the announcement. The manga's sixth compiled volume had announced...
Sgt. Frog Franchise Gets Stage Musical in September 2026
Franchise's 20th anniversary anime film to open in summer 2026
― Marvelous announced on Friday that the Sgt. Frog franchise is inspiring a stage musical titled Pekopon Shinryaku Keroro Gunsō (Pekopon Invasion Sgt. Frog) that will run in September 2026. Keita Kawajiri from the theater unit SUGARBOY is directing and writing the musical, and Yu from vague is composing the music. A 20th anniversary anime...
Netflix's Last Samurai Standing Live-Action Series Gets 2nd Season
Series starring Junichi Okada is based on Shōgo Imamura's Ikusagami novels
― Netflix confirmed on Thursday it has greenlit a second season of Last Samurai Standing, the live-action series adaptation of Shōgo Imamura's Ikusagami novels. The below video features star Junichi Okada announcing the new season (English subtitles are available for Okada's interview portion). The first season premiered on No...
Creek & River's C&R Creative Studios Company Establishes Anime Team, Collaborates with AI Animation Company
New creative team to begin producing anime
― Creative company Creek & River announced on Wednesday that its C&R Creative Studios subsidiary has established a specialized anime team, and will begin collaborating with Tokyo-based AI animation company Puri Prince to begin producing anime by offering their services to other companies and organizations.C&R Creative Studios has previously done work for vi...
Poupelle of Chimney Town Sequel Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast
MEGUMI, Fūka Koshiba, Mitsuo Yoshihara, Anna Tsuchiya, Shingo Fujimori, more join cast
― The official website for Entotsu-chō no Poupelle ~Yakusoku no Tokeidai~ (The Promised Clock Tower), the sequel film to Studio 4°C's anime film of Akihiro Nishino's Poupelle of Chimney Town (Entotsu-chō no Poupelle) picture book, unveiled a new trailer for the film on Friday. The trailer reveals more cast members ...