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Exploring the Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven 20th Anniversary Exhibition
The exhibition celebrating the fan-favorite franchise is running in the Yurakucho Marui from December 12, 2025, to January 4, 2026
― 20 years ago, everyone's favorite air surfin' mech series, Eureka Seven, first aired. The series follows Renton Thurston, Eureka, the crew of the Gekkostate, and several other colorful characters as they explore romance, family, a world-government conspiracy, and coexi...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Game Review
By and large, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a shining example of everything I love about these games, and it makes for an immersive and satisfying experience that is perfectly at home on the Switch 2.
― To say that the wait for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been a long time coming would be a massive understatement. It has been nearly two decades since Samus last graced a Nintendo console, and needless to ...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Volumes 5-9 Manga Review
The journey can be more important than the destination, but a journey can also be its own destination.
― Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is structurally one of the very best manga I have ever read. The story is simple. More than two decades after the death of Himmel the Hero, Frieren, an Elven mage, takes to the road once again, this time accompanied by Fern and Stark, students of her dear friends. Alo...
Dead Account Manga Review
After reading Dead Account, I think this work is going to be my new go-to example of “shonen slop,” but that being said, this is pretty good slop.
― I think a person's enjoyment of Shizumu Watanabe's Dead Account will mostly boil down to their ability to tolerate characters talking like Redditors nonstop. On its surface, Dead Account promises a deeper examination of the growing intersection between s...
It's Just a Dream...Right? Volume 1 K-Comic Review
This is a book you pick up when you're just looking for some mindless BL smut.
― If the premise of White Eared's It's Just a Dream…Right? sounds like a thinly veiled excuse for the main characters to have sex, that's probably a feeling you should go with. While many a work of either romance or erotic fiction has operated on an even thinner pretext, this one certainly doesn't bury its purpose very dee...
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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Tougen Anki Anime Gets Nikko Kegon Falls Arc Sequel
Trailer, visual tease Hayate Todoroki
― Distribution company REMOW announced on Saturday that the television anime of Yura Urushibara's Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise manga will get a sequel titled Tougen Anki: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc. The company unveiled an English-subtitled trailer and visual teasing Hayate Todoroki: The first season ended on Friday with its 24th episode. The Tougen Anki anime ...
'Jirai nandesu ka? Chihara-san' Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Sayumi Suzushiro, Kazuki Ura star in school comedy series
― A website opened on Thursday to announce that Ryon's Jirai nandesu ka? Chihara-san (Are You a Jirai Girl, Chihara-san?) manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will air in 2026. Yasuaki Fujii (episode director for Teasing Master Takagi-san, Too Cute Crisis, Aikatsu!) is directing the anime at Synergy SP. Keiichirō Ōchi (Aikatsu!,...
Fairy Princess Minky Momo Magical Girl Franchise Gets 1st New Anime in 31 Years
Original animator Hiroshi Watanabe draws visual to mark Ashi Productions' 50th year
― The staff for the early magical girl anime franchise Fairy Princess Minky Momo announced on Wednesday that production on a new original video anime (OVA) has been green-lit. It will be the franchise's first new one since 1994's Minky Momo in The Station of Your Memories, 31 years ago. The anime studio Ashi Productio...
Sgt. Frog Manga Gets TV Anime With Brand-New Cast Next Fall
Franchise's current cast stars in previously announced Sgt. Frog anniversary film
― The staff for the Sgt. Frog franchise announced on Monday that an all-new Sgt. Frog television anime, titled Kerokero Gunsō ☆, will debut in fall 2026, and revealed a teaser visual. Additionally, the staff announced that the new TV anime will also have an brand-new cast, which will be announced later. The staff clarif...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part VIII
Featuring Dragon Ball, Pokémon, Naruto, Haruhi Suzumiya, Laid-Back Camp, Kodansha, Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole, & more!
― While it's Boxing Day, the seasonal greetings from the anime and manga world are still coming in! Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole Dragon Ball Yui Kikuta (Bibliophile Princess) Merryクリスマス🎄✨久々に描きおろした🌟#虫かぶり姫 pic.twitter.com/vX0bTFGMNQ— 喜久田ゆい (@kikutayui) December 25...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part VII
Featuring Yu-Gi-Oh!, Bleach, Sgt. Frog, Zombie Land Saga, Tezuka Productions, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, Kinokoinu - Mushroom Pup, & more!
― The anime and manga worlds wish people a Merry Christmas from the bottom of their hearts! Iro Aida (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun) 🌟🎄🌟#花子くん25巻特装版発売中！ https://t.co/sIceq5bUKo pic.twitter.com/usgkQ9HCtN— あいだいろ@25巻発売中！ (@aidairo2009) December 24, 2025 #Hanako-kunVol.25Spec...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part VI
Featuring Mappa, Sega, Detective Conan, Natsume's Book of Friends, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Magical Girl Raising Project, & more!
― Christmas came and went, but our cheeks are still nice and rosy and comfy and cozy as we enjoy seasonal greetings from the anime and manga world! Kohei Ashiya (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure key animation) Detective Conan Gachiakuta Gudetama (Sanrio) Shinnosuke Ka...
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider #13 [rate]
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Kūbo Ibuki Series Gets New Manga on February 25
Kaiji Kawaguchi's Kūbo Ibuki Great Game manga ended on Thursday
― Kaiji Kawaguchi's Kūbo Ibuki series will continue with a third manga in the fifth 2026 issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic magazine on February 25. Kawaguchi's Kūbo Ibuki Great Game (Aircraft Carrier Ibuki Great Game) manga ended on Thursday. The manga's 18th and final compiled book volume will ship on January 30. The story takes place som...
Takarazuka Revue's Castlevania Stage Musical Streams Worldwide
Castlevania Awakening in the Moonlight available to stream until March 31
― The famous all-female musical theater troupe Takarazuka Revue announced on Thursday that its Castlevania Awakening in the Moonlight stage play adaptation of Konami's Castlevania video game series titled "Akumajō Dracula: ~Gekka no Kakusei~" (Castlevania: Moonlit Awakening) is available on video-on-demand worldwide excluding J...
AnimEigo Releases The Dagger of Kamui Anime Film on Blu-ray Disc on April 7
AnimEigo successfully crowdfunded previous BD release in August 2024
― AnimEigo revealed in a trailer on Friday that it will release The Dagger of Kamui anime film on Blu-ray Disc on April 7, 2026, in a separate release from its limited Kickstarter edition. The Blu-ray Disc includes the English dub, director's commentary, storyboards, and art galleries. AnimEigo's Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign fo...
Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Series' Trailer Unveils February 15 Premiere
Tokusatsu series reveals visuals, staff
― The official X/Twitter account for Toei's Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity, the first show in its new live-action tokusatsu (special effects) brand Project R.E.D., unveiled a video, visuals, video, and staff on Thursday. The video announces that the series will debut on February 15 at 9:30 a.m. JST on TV Asahi. 『#超宇宙刑事ギャバンインフィニティ』 🚀超予告Ⅱ・〝超解禁〟🚀 宇宙をまたにかける巨大なス...
Exploring the Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven 20th Anniversary Exhibition
The exhibition celebrating the fan-favorite franchise is running in the Yurakucho Marui from December 12, 2025, to January 4, 2026
― 20 years ago, everyone's favorite air surfin' mech series, Eureka Seven, first aired. The series follows Renton Thurston, Eureka, the crew of the Gekkostate, and several other colorful characters as they explore romance, family, a world-government conspiracy, and coexi...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Game Review
By and large, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a shining example of everything I love about these games, and it makes for an immersive and satisfying experience that is perfectly at home on the Switch 2.
― To say that the wait for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been a long time coming would be a massive understatement. It has been nearly two decades since Samus last graced a Nintendo console, and needless to ...
The Holy Grail of Eris TV Anime's 3rd Promo Video Previews Opening Theme Song
Reina Washio performs opening theme "Happy Ever After feat. YU-KA"
― The official website for the television anime of Kujira Tokiwa and Yuunagi's The Holy Grail of Eris (Eris no Seihai) light novel series began streaming on Friday the third promotional video, and it previews the opening theme song "Happy Ever After feat. YU-KA" by Reina Washio: The anime will debut on TBS and 28 affiliate stations on...
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Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse #26 [rate]
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Shabake #13 [rate]
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Tougen Anki Anime Gets Nikko Kegon Falls Arc Sequel
Trailer, visual tease Hayate Todoroki
― Distribution company REMOW announced on Saturday that the television anime of Yura Urushibara's Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise manga will get a sequel titled Tougen Anki: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc. The company unveiled an English-subtitled trailer and visual teasing Hayate Todoroki: The first season ended on Friday with its 24th episode. The Tougen Anki anime ...
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Tougen Anki #24 [rate]
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Haruka Mitsui's 'Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You' Manga Ends in February
2nd season TV anime adaptation to premiere on January 8
― The February 2026 issue of Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine revealed on Saturday that Haruka Mitsui's Anyway, I'm Falling In Love With You. (Dōse, Koishite Shimaunda) manga will end in the March issue, which will ship on February 3, 2026. The manga will be featured on the cover of the March 2026 issue, and the final chapter will have a color open...
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Cat's Eye #7 [rate]
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Karakarakemuri, Haruki Hajime to Launch New Manga in February
Soccer story series to debut in 13th issue
― The combined fourth and fifth issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday Karakarakemuri and Haruki Hajime will launch a new soccer manga for the new era in the 13th issue, which should ship on February 25.Karakarakemuri launched the Sōen no Scavenger (Scavenger of the Blue Flame) manga on Shogakukan's Sunday Webry website in...
Atsu Benino Launches New Manga in January
Hōkago Voca-Ken de! debuts on January 7
― The combined fourth and fifth issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday Atsu Benino will launch a new manga titled Hōkago Voca-Ken de! (Afterschool at the Vocaloid Research Club), which will launch in the magazine's sixth issue on January 7.The series follows first-year high schooler Mira Sasaki, who knows nothing about the si...
Akio Koyama, Takenori Ichihara Launch New Manga in January
Kimi wa Akeboshi debuts on January 21
― The combined fourth and fifth issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday Aiko Koyama and Takenori Ichihara will launch a new manga titled Kimi wa Akeboshi (You are a Morning Star) in the magazine's eighth issue on January 21.The series follows a young girl who embarks on a journey with her mysterious companion in her grandfather'...
Whoever Steals This Book Anime Film Reveals 4 More Cast Members
Film based on fantasy novel opened in Japan on Friday
― The official website for the anime film of Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon o Nusumu Mono wa) fantasy novel revealed four more cast members on Friday.The new cast includes (top row and then left to right in bottom row): Inori Minase as Mifuyu's late mother Kazune MikuraAkio Ōtsuka as a coffeehouse ownerShun Horie as "Tori n...
Wash It All Away Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Ending Theme
Series debuts on January 5
― Happinet revealed a second promotional video for the television anime of Mitsuru Hattori's Wash It All Away (Kirei ni Shite Moraemasu ka.?) manga on Friday. The video previews the ending theme song "Wakaba no Koro" (Youthful Days) by Natsumi Kiyoura. The anime will premiere on Tokyo MX and AT-X on January 5, and will also begin streaming d Anime Store on January 5. The an...
A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even TV Anime Reveals July 2026 Debut, Main Staff in Video
Saori Onishi stars in anime; REMOW handles global licensing
― REMOW announced on Friday that the anime of author Metabo Hagure and illustrator masami's A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires (Buchigire Reijō wa Hōfuku wo Chikaimashita. ~Madōsho no Chikara de Sokoku wo Tataki Tsubushimasu~, also known as The Furious Princess Decided to Take Revenge) li...
Hiromasa Okujima Launches New Manga on February 25
New manga is tentatively titled Serial-san
― The January 2026 issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mucha magazine revealed on Wednesday that Hiromasa Okujima will launch a new manga tentatively titled Serial-san in the magazine's next issue on February 25. The manga will have a color opening page, and will be featured on the issue's front cover.Okujima launched the Baban Baban Ban Vampire manga in Akita Sh...
Liar Game Manga Gets New Short Serialization
Liar Game: The Last Game debuts on February 25
― The January 2026 issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mucha magazine revealed on Wednesday that Shinobu Kaitani will launch a new short serialization for his Liar Game manga titled Liar Game: The Last Game in the magazine's next issue on February 25. The manga will have a color opening page. The manga is set after the ending of the original manga, and center...
Toho, Good Smile Company Establish Joint Company for Goods, Promotional Work
Name of new venture is To-Smile
― Otaku merchandise and figure company Good Smile Company and media and entertainment company Toho established the joint company To-Smile on December 9. The new company will plan, develop, produce, sell, and promote toys, goods, and merchandise for the two companies. To-Smile plans to sell goods in Toho Cinemas in Japan, as well as overseas, focused on North America an...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part V
Featuring Frieren, Sakamoto Days, Isekai Quartet, Megumi Ogata, Palworld, Fatal Fury, Chibi Maruko-chan, & more!
― On the first day of Christmas, the anime and manga world gave to us more greetings: 30MS Around! ୨୧‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ ブレインの皆様！ メリークリスマス🎄୨୧‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧クリスマスは #30MS と一緒に過ごそう❣クリスマス仕様の衣装を身にまとったライディラとセスティエが登場❤ pic.twitter.com/ABy5xow3vg— 30 MINUTES SISTERS 公式SNS (@30msisters) December 25, 2025 ୨୧‥∵‥...
2nd Girls & Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Film Unveils Video, Visual
2nd film in 4-part series opens on January 30
― The official website for the four-part theatrical anime project for Maruko Nii's Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! spinoff manga in the Girls und Panzer franchise unveiled a promotional video and visual for the films' second part on Friday. The films will open in order on December 26, 2025, and January 30, March 6, and April 10, 2026.ChouC...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part IV
Featuring My Hero Academia, Dan Da Dan, Dragon Quest, Bandai Namco Filmworks, Square Enix, Cinnamoroll, Too Many Losing Heroines!, & more!
― It may have been the night before Christmas, but all the anime and manga creators were stirring to get their greetings out: Toshi Aoi (Wistoria: Wand and Sword) Bandai Namco Filmwoks (English) "It's Christmas. But someone always gets stuck working."Get your tick...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part III
Featuring One Piece, FF7 Remake, Digimon, Anime Expo, Katamari Damcy, Kentaro Yabuki, An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29, Capcom, The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess, & more!
― It's time to enjoy some seasonal greetings from the anime and manga world while we wait for the chestnuts to roast on an open fire! Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Oshi no Ko, Frieren, Ghibli Museum, Shokotan, Tatsuya Endo, Kumiko Watanabe, Though I Am an Inept Villainess, & more!
― Christmas time is here, and for many that means giving and receiving gifts — and the anime and manga world has plenty of illustrations, greetings, and more to give to fans: Animal Crossing みなさ～ん！おはようございます！今日はクリスマスイブですね♪サンタクロースの使いのジングルさんが、朝からクリスマスのプレゼントを配りにいらしてます！今日は一晩中おられる...
Undead Unluck Anime Gets 2nd Season
Announced in 1-hour Winter special on Thursday
― The one-hour Winter special for the television anime of Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck manga announced on Thursday that production on a second season has been green-lit. Tozuka drew an illustration to commemorate the news:The first television anime season debuted in October 2023 and ended with its 24th episode in March 2024. The anime is streaming on...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Volumes 5-9 Manga Review
The journey can be more important than the destination, but a journey can also be its own destination.
― Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is structurally one of the very best manga I have ever read. The story is simple. More than two decades after the death of Himmel the Hero, Frieren, an Elven mage, takes to the road once again, this time accompanied by Fern and Stark, students of her dear friends. Alo...
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This Monster Wants to Eat Me #13 [rate]
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Gentosha Launches Comic Mirage as Publisher's 1st Digital Manga Label
Romance, fantasy label launches with 4 titles
― Publisher Gentosha announced on December 19 that it has launched Comic Mirage, its first digital manga label. The label will focus on releasing romance and fantasy manga.The label's first releases include: Seikei Hashiro and Asa Kasumi's Auction ni Kakeraretara Kuro no Ōji ni Chōai Saremashita (seen right), Yūmi Kawai and orange's Doku wa Seijo ni Koi S...
Get Cozy with The Winter 2026 Anime Trailer Watch Party!
We hear those sleighbells ringing in a new anime season! Join us live on December 29 at 5pm PT to watch all the latest anime trailers. Sponsored by Yen Press and Crunchyroll!
― We hear those sleighbells ringing in a new anime season! Anime News Network's Lynzee Loveridge, James Beckett, and Jacki Jing are happy to announce that YouTube personality Geoff Thew (Mother's Basement) is joining us to watch...
Momo Sakurai, Aimi Ozawa Join Cast of 'There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her' Anime
Christmas visual revealed for series debuting on January 6
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Suisei's Yūsha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Itanode, Kokuhaku Shite Mita (There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her) light novel series and Kairi's manga adaptation revealed two more cast members on Thursday. Momo Sakurai (from ≠ME) as Shike Aimi Ozawa (from ...
Key's New Romantic Adventure Game anemoi Delayed to April 24, 2026
Game was previously slated for January 30
― Visual Arts' Key brand announced on Thursday that anemoi, its new romantic adventure game, has been delayed from January 30, 2026 to April 24, 2026 in order to improve the game's quality. The game was originally slated to debut this year, and then was delayed to January 30, before this latest delay. The game is also slated to launch on Steam at a later date...
Whoever Steals This Book Anime Film's Special Music Video Features Theme Song
Film based on fantasy novel opens in Japan on Friday
― The official website for the anime film of Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon o Nusumu Mono wa) fantasy novel began streaming a special music video on Thursday that features the film's theme song "Share" by YUKI. The film will debut on December 26.The film stars:Rin Kataoka as Mifuyu MikuraSora Tamaki as MashiroNao Tōyama as ...
New 'Is the order a rabbit?' Anime Confirmed as Feature-Length Film
Hiroyuki Hashimoto returns as chief director at Bibury Animation Studio
― The official website for the anime based on Koi's Is the order a rabbit? manga revealed on Thursday that the previously revealed new anime in the franchise is feature-length film. Hiroyuki Hashimoto is returning from the previous anime in the franchise as the chief director. Tensho (Is the order a rabbit?? (TV 2) storyboarder a...
'Jirai nandesu ka? Chihara-san' Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Sayumi Suzushiro, Kazuki Ura star in school comedy series
― A website opened on Thursday to announce that Ryon's Jirai nandesu ka? Chihara-san (Are You a Jirai Girl, Chihara-san?) manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will air in 2026. Yasuaki Fujii (episode director for Teasing Master Takagi-san, Too Cute Crisis, Aikatsu!) is directing the anime at Synergy SP. Keiichirō Ōchi (Aikatsu!,...
Strawberry Shortcakes, Blue Manga Creator Kiriko Nananan Dies at 52
Manga creator died in December 2024, announcement held for 1 year at behest of family
― Publisher Tokyo News Service revealed on Friday that manga creator Kiriko Nananan died on December 25, 2024. She was 52. The publisher stated it revealed the news now, one year later, due to the wishes of Nananan and her family. Nananan made her debut as a manga creator with the manga hole in 1993. She mainly publ...
The Food Diary of Miss Maid TV Anime Reveals April 2026 Debut
Winter visual also revealed
― Happinet revealed on Thursday that the television anime of Susumu Maeya's The Food Diary of Miss Maid manga will debut in April 2026. Happinet also revealed a "winter vacation" visual, featuring Suzume eating a "Chun-man" bun featuring the Chun mascot character.The anime will star:Kana Ichinose as Suzume TachibanaChihiro Sunou as Ricotta Fresca Maki Kawase as Nana Komats...
Front Mission 3: Remake Game Launches for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PC on January 30
Remake launched on Switch on June 26
― Forever Entertainment revealed in a new trailer on Wednesday the Front Mission 3: Remake game will release for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and GOG on January 30. The above video describes the game:FRONT MISSION 3: Remake is a tactical RPG set in a future where nations and corporations compete for dominance in a world shape...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part I
Featuring SPY×FAMILY, Palworld, Project Eevee, Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, Beastars and Sanda, City the Animation, Food for the Soul, Koge-Donbo*, & more!
― It's the most wonderful time of the year with Christmas. With gift giving, spending time with family, and (for those who get snow) seeing a winter wonderland. Some people get a head start on their Christmas greeting on Christmas Eve, and the ani...
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Game Previews DLC Characters Z, King, Eneru in Videos
New Jewelry Bonney form added as free DLC; One Piece Pirate Warriors game franchise has sold 10 million copies worldwide
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed in a new trailer on Wednesday for its One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 game, DLC character Z will join the game on January 22 as part of DLC Character Pack No. 8.
Eneru and King will also join the game as playable characters as part of the new Cha...
Chainsaw Man Anime Film Rises to #4, 1st Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Film to #8 in Japan
Live-action Romantic Killer film, Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise anime film fall off top 10
― Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, rose back up from #9 to #4 in its 14th weekend. The film sold 99,900 tickets and earned 146,721,700 yen (about US$940,400) from Friday to Sunday, and has sold a total of 6.41 million tickets to earn 9,...
Taisho Baseball Girls Novelist Atsushi Kagurazaka Dies at 59
Uchi no Danna ga Amachan de author died in November of heart failure
― The family of novelist Atsushi Kagurazaka (real name Junnosuke Ōshita) announced on Wednesday Kagurazaka died on November 20 of heart failure. He was 59. Kagurazaka's family held a private funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Kagurazaka was born in Hiroshima, and he made his debut as a novelist in 1988. He was...
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Anime Unveils Cast, Staff, Key Visual, Teaser
Sho Komura, Konomi Inagaki, Yū Serizawa star in 2026 anime
― The staff for the TV anime of Norishiro-chan and Sakana Uozumi's Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? (Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa inai!?) manga revealed on Thursday the cast, staff, a key visual, and teaser trailer for the series. The anime stars: Sho Komura plays Takuya Seo Konomi Inagaki plays Kei Amane Yū Serizawa plays Kotoko Ijichi Shin Mita ...
Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star Anime Posts New Video
Comedy shorts premiere on January 5
― The official website for the short anime of Hiroshi Kurao's Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken: Ken'ō-gun Zako-tachi no Banka or Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh's Army Grunts) spinoff manga posted its second full promotional video on Thursday. The video showcases how FrontierWorks and Do-Raku's Animatica label is recreating the ...
Onara Goro's Takashi Taniguchi Directs 1st Feature Film Oshiri-Front Man
Absurdist comedy about ordinary man with double life as hero with butt in front
― Takashi Taniguchi, the independent director behind such absurdist comedy anime as Onara Goro and Mori no Andō, is helming his first anime feature film, Oshiri-Mae Man ~Fukkatsu no Oshiri-Mae Teikoku! (Oshiri-Front Man -The Movie or literally, Butt-Front Man: The Revived Butt-Front Empire). The film will open throughout ...
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace ‒ Episode 12
The theme of this episode is all about how the connections we foster with people.
With You, Our Love Will Make it Through ‒ Episode 11
Finally, we start getting something a little bit juicy besides the…actual juicy stuff.
Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai R Anime Unveils Spring Debut
Lead voice Shizuka Ishigami, main staff return
― The staff for the Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai R or Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai Returns anime, the new anime of Shimahara's doujin project Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai (I Want You To Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear), unveiled the returning main cast and staff, the spring 2026 relea...
'Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!' Romantic Comedy TV Anime Streams Teaser
Kana Hanazawa, Kaito Ishikawa, Haruki Ishiya star in anime next year
― The staff for the television anime of Watomura's Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu! (I'm Home, Sorry for the Intrusion!) manga began streaming a new teaser promotional video for the series on Wednesday.
The romantic comedy manga's story centers on Rinko, a 24-year-old office worker and closeted otaku who lives alone in an apartment complex....
Dead Account Manga Review
After reading Dead Account, I think this work is going to be my new go-to example of “shonen slop,” but that being said, this is pretty good slop.
― I think a person's enjoyment of Shizumu Watanabe's Dead Account will mostly boil down to their ability to tolerate characters talking like Redditors nonstop. On its surface, Dead Account promises a deeper examination of the growing intersection between s...
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Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
This is a final episode that’s about as good as Chili’s ribs: not the best out there, but immensely satisfying nonetheless.
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class Anime's Main Trailer Unveils More Staff, Opening Song, April 2026 Debut
reGretGirl performs opening song "Submarine Youth"
― Asmik Ace unveiled the key visual, additional staff, main promotional video, and the April 2026 debut for the television anime adaptation of Takata's I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class (Class de 2-ban Me ni Kawaii Onna no Ko to Tomodachi ni Natta) light novel series on Wednesday. The video reveals and previews the opening the...
Ranma ½ ‒ SEASON FINALE
Who could this be, and how are they incompetent enough to make this mistake? He'd have to be blind, stupid, or both.
Fairy Princess Minky Momo Magical Girl Franchise Gets 1st New Anime in 31 Years
Original animator Hiroshi Watanabe draws visual to mark Ashi Productions' 50th year
― The staff for the early magical girl anime franchise Fairy Princess Minky Momo announced on Wednesday that production on a new original video anime (OVA) has been green-lit. It will be the franchise's first new one since 1994's Minky Momo in The Station of Your Memories, 31 years ago. The anime studio Ashi Productio...
Taica's Shock-Absorber Gel Mascot Gelpiyo Gets TV Anime Shorts
Anime of industrial company's character based on "Alpha Gel" tech debuts on January 21
― Industrial company Taica announced on Wednesday that its Gelpiyo mascot character is inspiring Gelpiyo, a weekly television anime which will premiere on the Tokyo MX1 channel on January 21 from 9:54 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The anime will also begin streaming on R Channel at the same time.In the story, Gelpiyo and simi...
Sanrio's Little Twin Stars Characters Get Anime Short
Chibi Maruko-chan's Jun Takagi directs short at Nippon Animation
― Sanrio's Sanrio Characters YouTube channnel began streaming an anime short for Sanrio's Little Twin Stars characters Kiki and Lala on Wednesday. Nippon Animation worked on the short. The short is part of Sanrio's celebration of the Little Twin Stars characters' 50th anniversary.Jun Takagi, who has directed the second and currently run...