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The Case Book of Arne Anime Series Review
The first episode of this anime is really good at defying expectations. The rest of the series, not so much.
― Let's address the elephant in the room here: the key visual is misleading, as are the plot summaries on Crunchyroll and IMDB. All of The Case Book of Arne revolves around the girl Lynn first and foremost. However, the first episode is anime-exclusive, deviating from the original RPG Maker ga...
This Week in Anime - Dungeons & Dragons & Wizards
How much of the modern Japanese fantasy genre comes from old computer games? Coop and Lucas find out!
― How much of the modern Japanese fantasy genre comes from old computer games? Coop and Lucas find out! The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Full Disclosure: Coop Bicknell regularly works with MediaOCD and the current incarnati...
The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom Anime Series Review
Tiara has very little agency in her own story. Things happen to her and one of the men in her life step in to rescue her. She is the damsel in distress rather than the hero.
― We've hit the point where, each cour, we get at least one or two villainess anime. However, most of those are either comedy or drama-based or a mixture of both. The vilainess character either tries to change their fate or plays...
Answerman - All Killer, No Filler and The One Piece Question
What's the deal with all that filler in One Piece - and why add a definite article to the title for the reboot? Jerome has answers.
― Sleepless in Shibuya asks: Why wasn't Toei asked to produce the brand new 'The One Piece' anime for Netflix? And what's with sticking 'The' at the front of everything? Was Toei jilted? Kind of. But also, not in the way some people may think. In researching this topic,...
This Week in Mobile Games - Nevertheless, it's Everness
Josh finally gets the chance to sit down with Neverness to Everness!
― Hello there, and welcome once more to the latest edition of the column, as well as to the month of June! I managed to line up some time off over the last few days to get some ducks in order and solve some device issues, and was finally able to spend a bit of time with Neverness to Everness. And without further ado, let's get into ...
Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! Volumes 2-6 Light Novel Review
Reborn into a game world with no understanding of the rules, Melody Wave becomes the perfect maid and whips the game into tiptop shape while making the perfect cup of tea.
― One must begin this series with a pure heart, willing to accept anything. And should one attain that state before beginning, Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It!) will reward the reader time and time again....
Ghost Dating Simulation Season 1 K-Comic Review
Ghost Dating Simulation is, in all fairness, kind of schlocky. But it's also compulsively readable and tries to use its genre to its advantage.
― At first, this sounds like a story we've all seen a thousand times before: a disillusioned young man tries his hand at being a gaming streamer, ends up getting pulled into a game, and is immediately surrounded by a bevy of lovely ladies. I went into Ghost D...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, May 20-26
After Dorohedoro and Iruma-kun, it's One Piece's turn to keep Witch Hat Atelier just shy of first place. Meanwhile in the cumulative, Nippon Sangoku overtakes Akane-banashi by a hair's breadth!
― 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 ...
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Nao Iwamoto's The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom Manga Gets TV Anime in October
To Your Eternity's Kiyoko Sayama directs anime at J.C. Staff
― NHK announced on Monday that Nao Iwamoto's Marronnier Ōkoku no Shichinin no Kishi (The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom) manga is getting a television anime series that will debut on NHK Educational in October. NHK has also released a teaser video for the anime on the anime's website, but it does not contain any animation. Kiyoko S...
Paradox Live The Animation Gets Film Project by Studio GRAPH77
29 characters in 9 teams to appear, including ones who were not in TV anime
― The "Paradox Live Dope Show 2026" event announced this weekend that the Paradox Live The Animation series will have an upcoming film project. According to the teaser above, Studio GRAPH77 (Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26's "Shikaku") is producing the film project. Nine teams with 29 characters will appear, including the characters w...
MAO ‒ Episode 9
Not the best episode this week, certainly, but I’ve seen far worse.
Tekken 7, Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda Leaves Bandai Namco
Ikeda worked at Bandai Namco Entertainment for 20 years
― Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda (also known as Nakatsu) announced on Monday that he has left Bandai Namco Entertainment, having worked at the company for 20 years.Ikeda was the game director on the fighting games Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, the producer on the Tekken 3D Prime Edition game, and a designer for Tekken Tag Tournament 2. He was also ...
Haibara's Teenage New Game+ Novels End Main Story
Story ended in 11th volume, but upcoming 12th volume will have epilogue
― Kazuki Amamiya's Haibara's Teenage New Game+ (Haibara-kun no Tsuyokute Seishun New Game) light novel series ended its main story with the 11th volume on Monday. Amamiya previously stated on May 21 that there would be a 12th volume including an epilogue. Hobby Japan shipped the first volume in December 2021. The series won the g...
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My Ribdiculous Reincarnation #9 [rate]
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The Case Book of Arne Anime Series Review
The first episode of this anime is really good at defying expectations. The rest of the series, not so much.
― Let's address the elephant in the room here: the key visual is misleading, as are the plot summaries on Crunchyroll and IMDB. All of The Case Book of Arne revolves around the girl Lynn first and foremost. However, the first episode is anime-exclusive, deviating from the original RPG Maker ga...
Magical Craft: My Enchanted Dress Shop Switch Game Heads West
Dress-making life-sim launches on October 2
― Imagineer announced on Tuesday that it will release syn Sophia's Magical Craft: My Enchanted Dress Shop (Magical Craft: Neko to Maho no Dress) life simulation game physically and digitally in the West for Nintendo Switch on October 2. In the game, players can create dresses. More designs unlock upon leveling up. In addition, players can shop, gather mater...
HIDIVE Adds Urashiman, Ippatsuman, Heavy Metal L-Gaim, Judo Boy, More Anime
Also: Mecha-Doc, Paul's Miraculous Adventures, Jewel Bem Hunter Lime, more
― HIDIVE announced on Monday that it is adding the following titles to its service. The anime all stream in Japanese with English subtitles, with some titles also streaming with an English dub: Urashiman - June 2 Judo Boy - June 9 Mecha-Doc - June 9 Heavy Metal L-Gaim TV anime and OVAs - June 16 Time Bokan: Royal Revival (subb...
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Eren the Southpaw #9 [rate]
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Even a Replica Can Fall in Love #9 [rate]
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I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class #9 [rate]
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Star Fox Switch 2 Remake Game's Overview Trailer Previews Characters, Stages, Battle Mode
Remake of Star Fox 64 launches on June 25
― Nintendo began streaming on Tuesday an overview trailer for Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64, with new graphics, new art style, a multiplayer option, and other gameplay additions. The video previews the game's characters, stages, and Battle Mode: The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25. The game retains the layout and general mechanics of the ...
This Week in Anime - Dungeons & Dragons & Wizards
How much of the modern Japanese fantasy genre comes from old computer games? Coop and Lucas find out!
― How much of the modern Japanese fantasy genre comes from old computer games? Coop and Lucas find out! The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Full Disclosure: Coop Bicknell regularly works with MediaOCD and the current incarnati...
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MARRIAGETOXIN #9 [rate]
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I Want to End This Love Game #8 [rate]
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Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior #9 [rate]
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Galaxy Express 999 TV Anime, Lupin III Film's Lyricist Jun Hashimoto Dies
Hashimoto died due to liver cirrhosis at 86
― Lyricist Jun Hashimoto died in a Tokyo hospital on May 21 due to liver cirrhosis. He was 86. The family held a private funeral attended only by close relatives and led by the chief mourner, Hashimoto's son Haruo Yoda. Hashimoto wrote the lyrics for the Galaxy Express 999 television anime's titular opening theme song and ending theme song "Aoi Chikyū" (Blu...
Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 10
Tartah’s figuring out that he’s not beholden to what others (read: adults) say he can’t do.
'You, Fireworks, and Our Promise' Anime Film Casts 3 AVAM Idols
Nanami Saiki, Hanaka Kikyō, Yuka Himemiya voice classmates in July 17 film
― The staff for the anime film of Kaori Mado's You, Fireworks, and Our Promise (Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to or Kimi-Hana for short) novel series announced three more cast members on Tuesday. The AVAM idol group's members Nanami Saiki, Hanaka Kikyō, and Yuka Himemiya all voice classmates of protagonist Makoto Natsume. The fil...
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime Casts Miharu Hanai, Suzuna Kinoshita
Hanai, Kinoshita to voice Erik's daughters Charlotte, Mary
― The staff for the television anime of 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 announced two more cast members on Tuesday. Miharu Hanai and Suzuna Kinoshita voice the daughters of Erik ...
Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Tomokazu Sugita as Cyborg 004
Sugita voices Albert Heinrich in upcoming summer series
― The staff of Ishimori Production's Cyborg 009: Nemesis, a new anime based on Shōtarō Ishinomori's Cyborg 009 manga, announced on Tuesday that Tomokazu Sugita will voice Cyborg 004/Albert Heinrich in the series. Cyborg 004 has been enhanced for combat with weapons such as a machine gun and an electromagnetic knife throughout his entire body.The...
Aki Sora Manga's Masahiro Itosugi Reports Being Banned by Google After Uploading Old Works
Itosugi: “It's not an issue for good people, but be careful if you ponder, “Am I… a good person?”
― Aki Sora manga creator Masahiro Itosugi lamented in a May 16 post about being banned by Google. While uploading older works to Google Drive, Itosugi reported receiving a warning from the service. The creator reported appealing the warning only to receive the ban. Itosugi added that the ban is an issue...
Variety: Live-Action Streets of Rage Film Signs The Harder They Fall Helmer Jeymes Samuel, Sonic Writers
Live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film writers Pat Casey, Josh Miller pen screenplay
― Entertainment industry news source Variety reported on Monday that Lionsgate has signed up director Jeymes Samuel (The Harder They Fall, The Book of Clarence) and writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller (live-action Sonic the Hedgehog films, Violent Night films) for the live-action film of Sega's Streets of Rage game.John W...
2026 Anpanman Film Casts Kenjirō Tsuda
Tsuda plays film's key character Nyakkuru as his 1st role in franchise
― The staff for Soreike! Anpanman: Pantan to Yakusoku no Hoshi (Pantan and the Promised Star), the 37th film in the franchise, announced on Tuesday that Kenjirō Tsuda will voice the character Nyakkuru. Nyakkuru is a key character in the film who used to be an adventurer seeking the rainbow star alongside the character Pantan. This...
Magical Girls Meets Wild Sextuplets in Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly x Mr. Osomatsu Collaboration
Featuring Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly's Uguisu & Azuki, Mr. Osomatsu's Ichimatsu
― The Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly and Mr. Osomatsu series revealed a collaboration illustration on Sunday. The image features Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly characters Uguisu and Azuki sitting on Mr. Osomatsu character Ichimatsu's lap. The Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly series' account jokes that the illustration featu...
Cosmic Princess Kaguya Film Ends Theatrical Run in Japan on June 18
Film's limited 1-week theatrical screening run in Japan was extended to 17 weeks
― Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Chō Kaguya-hime!) anime film will end its run in Japanese theaters on June 18. The film will get a stage event in Kanagawa and Tokyo on June 19.In its 13th weekend (its 11th weekend was its last time in the top 10) the film earned 27,652,100 yen (about US$173,800) from Friday...
Crunchyroll 'Anime Nights' Program to Screen Skeleton Night in Another World Season 2, Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games, More Anime
Event to also screen Clevatess season 2
― Crunchyroll announced on Monday that its "Crunchyroll Anime Nights" program dedicated to screening anime across the U.S. will screen the following anime ahead of their official July release on June 15:Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting GamesSkeleton Knight in Another World - Season 2Clevatess - Season 2The announcement teases other series to screen at the event...
Anime Expo Hosts World Premiere of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2
Panel to host director Kazumi Akio, producer Hino Ryo
― NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan revealed on Monday that this year's Anime Expo event will host the world premiere of the second anime season based on Shigeru Sagazaki's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga Ore o Hōttekurenai Ken)...
Manga Mavericks Licenses Taiyo Matsumoto's Brothers of Japan Manga
Company to release manga anthology in February 2027
― Manga Mavericks Books announced on Monday that it has licensed Taiyo Matsumoto's Brothers of Japan (Nihon no Kyoudai), and will release it physically and digitally in February 2027. The company shared a message from Matsumoto:
“I'm very happy that English speakers will now be able to read Brothers of Japan. As I drew this when I was in my 20s, it ...
Discotek to Release Digimon Tamers, Hana Yori Dango Anime on Blu-ray Disc
Also: Kamen Rider: Skyrider, Journey to Japan: The Kyoto Connection
― Discotek announced on Monday that it will release the following on Blu-ray Disc: Digimon Season 3 (Digimon Tamers) anime Hana Yori Dango (Boys Over Flowers) anime Journey to Japan: The Kyoto Connection live-action film Kamen Rider: Skyrider live-action series First up, a return to a much loved franchise... Digimon Season 3! (Digimo...
Eternal Palace Sakura Game's Video Reveals Fall Release
Demo available now for 3D action roguelite game
― Shochiku unveiled a trailer for Denneko Yuugi's Eternal Palace Sakura game during Summer Game Fest's "The Mix Summer Game Showcase" livestream for indie games on Monday. The video reveals the fall release (footage begins at 56:35 below): The company previously streamed a trailer last October: Shochiku describes the 3D action roguelite game:
Step into ...
Un:Me Game's Trailer Reveals Switch 2, PS5 Releases
Psychological horror game to also launch on PC
― Shueisha Games unveiled an English-subtitled trailer for historia Inc.'s Un:Me during Summer Game Fest's "The Mix Summer Game Showcase" livestream for indie games on Monday. The video reveals that the game will get releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, in addition to PC via Steam: Shueisha Games describes the story:
A girl awakens in a myst...
Witch Hat Atelier Anime Reveals 2 More Cast Members
Series casts Ryūsei Nakao as Sasaran, Hiiro Ishibashi as Euini
― The staff for the television anime of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga announced two additional cast members on Monday. They appear in the 10th and 11th episodes on June 8 and June 15, respectively. Ryūsei Nakao as Sasaran Hiiro Ishibashi as Euini The manga's story centers on Coco, a girl who lives in a little village, and who...
Needy Girl Overdose ‒ Episode 9
Even if I wish the execution were a bit better, the writing and themes of Needy Girl Overdose are still as sharp and affecting as ever.
Chiikawa Anime Film's Trailer Reveals Cast, Opening Theme Song
Makoto Tanaka, voice of Hachiware, performs opening theme song for July 24 film
― The official website for Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu (Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island), the first anime film adaptation of Nagano's Chiikawa manga, began streaming on Monday a teaser trailer, and it reveals new cast and the opening theme song. Makoto Tanaka, who voices Hachiware, performs ...
The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom Anime Series Review
Tiara has very little agency in her own story. Things happen to her and one of the men in her life step in to rescue her. She is the damsel in distress rather than the hero.
― We've hit the point where, each cour, we get at least one or two villainess anime. However, most of those are either comedy or drama-based or a mixture of both. The vilainess character either tries to change their fate or plays...
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ Episode 8
While to his face everyone is insisting that Subaru is still Subaru despite lacking a year of memories, deep down, they know this isn't true.
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Liar Game #9 [rate]
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Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers Anime's 2nd Part Unveils Theme Songs, More Cast, July 7 Debut in New Video
Dannie May, karanoah perform new theme songs
― The staff for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the new sequel anime of the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series, presented the full promotional video for the anime's second cours (quarter of a year) on Monday. The video announces more cast members, theme song artists, and the July 7 premiere for the next part. The staff also unveiled a visual: Dannie May per...
Rooster Fighter ‒ SEASON FINALE
I should've just been patient and trusted the show.
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Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt #9 [rate]
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Hunter x Hunter Manga Releases 1st New Volume in 22 Months on July 3
Volume 38 shipped in September 2024
― Shueisha will publish the 39th volume of Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga, its first volume in 22 months, on July 3. Shueisha published chapters 401 to 410 of the manga in its Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from issue 45 of 2024 to issue two of 2025. Togashi underwent surgery and announced that he had drafted the storyboard layouts for two more chapters of ...
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Farming Life in Another World 2 #9 [rate]
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Answerman - All Killer, No Filler and The One Piece Question
What's the deal with all that filler in One Piece - and why add a definite article to the title for the reboot? Jerome has answers.
― Sleepless in Shibuya asks: Why wasn't Toei asked to produce the brand new 'The One Piece' anime for Netflix? And what's with sticking 'The' at the front of everything? Was Toei jilted? Kind of. But also, not in the way some people may think. In researching this topic,...
Daemons of the Shadow Realm ‒ Episode 9
This is what I like to call a “necessary episode” rather than a particularly entertaining one. It’s basically just tying up loose ends.
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 18-24
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book debuts at #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: May 18-24 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 64,899 1,206,548 2NSw 2 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Nintendo May 21 39,661 39,661 3NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 22,821 1,024,285 4NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5, 2025 13,699 2,952,208 5NSw 2Tales of Ar...
This Week in Mobile Games - Nevertheless, it's Everness
Josh finally gets the chance to sit down with Neverness to Everness!
― Hello there, and welcome once more to the latest edition of the column, as well as to the month of June! I managed to line up some time off over the last few days to get some ducks in order and solve some device issues, and was finally able to spend a bit of time with Neverness to Everness. And without further ado, let's get into ...
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke ‒ Episode 8
The show had previously used Rosemyne's isekai'd status as a cute way for her to bring over things like idol concerts and anime songs, but this episode embraces the darker side of that culture clash.
Voice Actor Katsuji Mori Cancels Stage Performance in Reading Event Due to Injury
Mori to focus on directing "Kotoba no Mori" reading performance after his recent fall at home, worsening his spinal canal stenosis condition
― Voice actor Katsuji Mori announced on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday that he will not perform on stage and will focus on directing the upcoming "Kotoba no Mori" reading performance. The 80-year-old voice actor explained that the reason is that he h...
Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 9
Hikaru's episode lies entirely within the theater. It is all present tense, in the same room, and hinging on her vocal delivery; we as the viewing audience are experiencing Hikaru's art in the same way that the anime audience is.
Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko Dodgeball Anime's Main Trailer Reveals More Cast & Staff Members, Opening Song, July 6 Debut
Sumire Uesaka, Kanna Nakamura, Yuka Iguchi, Satomi Akesaka, Fairouz Ai, Mariya Ise join anime's cast
― The official website for the television anime of Tetsuhiro Koshita's Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko manga revealed on Monday the anime's main promotional video, additional cast and staff members, and July 6 debut. The video previews the previously announced ending theme song "Welcome to Azatosa World"...
Nao Iwamoto's The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom Manga Gets TV Anime in October
To Your Eternity's Kiyoko Sayama directs anime at J.C. Staff
― NHK announced on Monday that Nao Iwamoto's Marronnier Ōkoku no Shichinin no Kishi (The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom) manga is getting a television anime series that will debut on NHK Educational in October. NHK has also released a teaser video for the anime on the anime's website, but it does not contain any animation. Kiyoko S...
Apocalypse Hotel Original Anime & Spinoff Manga, Mecha Designer Ikuto Yamashita Win 57th Seiun Awards
Apocalypse Hotel anime wins Best Media award; Labeled Human, "Tokitoki Channel: How to Make Nonexistent Weather," Norio Itoh's Encyclopedia Fantastica, more also win
― The Japan Science Fiction Convention revealed the winners of the 57th Seiun Awards on Monday. CyberAgent and its Cygames Pictures subsidiary's Apocalypse Hotel original television anime won the Best Media award. Additionally, the anime...
Mr. Vamp is a Vampire Manga Ends
Series debuted in March 2023
― Kodansha's Comic Days platform published the final chapter of Dorothy Odoroo's Mr. Vamp is a Vampire (Vamp-sensei wa Kyūketsuki) manga on Thursday.Kodansha USA will publish the series in English, and it describes the story:“Mr. Vamp,” an immortal vampire, has had a number of careers over his long life. To mix things up, he's now working as a history teacher in a high sc...
Kazumi Yamashita's Twisted Sisters Manga Gets Live-Action TV Series
Miori Takimoto stars in January 2027 series
― NHK announced on May 26 Kazumi Yamashita's Twisted Sisters manga will get a live-action television series adaptation, which will air on BS and BSP4K beginning January 2027. The show will have 10 episodes.Miori Takimoto stars as protagonist Rikako Ioroi.The series follows manga artist Rikako, who reunites with her estranged sisters over their dying father'...
Rakuda's 'Shujinkō no Osananajimi ga, Wakiyaku no Ore ni Guiguikuru' Novel Series Gets Manga Adaptation
Manga launches on June 29 in Dengeki Daioh G magazine
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Kadokawa's Dengeki Daioh G magazine announced on May 27 that Rakuda's Shujinkō no Osananajimi ga, Wakiyaku no Ore ni Guiguikuru (The Protagonist's Childhood Friend is Aggressively Coming After Me, a Supportive Character) light novel series will get a manga adaptation beginning in volume 154 on June 2...
Kogattuo, Ichika Kino Launch World Wide Web MIKO! Manga
Manga centering on young girl from 1890 named Kanako gets simultaneous English release
― Kogattuo and Ichika Kino launched a new manga titled World Wide Web MIKO! (Sekai wo Tsunagi Tsukusu Internet Miko) on Shonen Jump+ on Friday. Manga Plus is publishing chapters of the manga in English as they debut in Japan. Manga Plus describes the story: In the year 1890, during the Meiji era, a curious young gi...
I Left My A-Rank Party Manga Enters Final Arc
Manga has 1.8 million copies in circulation
― The manga adaptation of the I Left my A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! (A-Rank Party o Ridatsu Shita Ore wa, Moto Oshiego-tachi to Meikyū Shinbu o Mezasu.) light novel series entered its final arc with its 165th chapter in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app on Friday. The manga has 1.8 million copies in circulation. The manga ...
Poupelle of Chimney Town Picture Book Gets 'Live-Action' AI Short Film
Short debuts at SSFF & Asia awards ceremony on June 10
― Cafe Group announced last week that it is producing an AI generated 195-210 second "live-action" short film titled "Chimney Town" based on Akihiro Nishino's Poupelle of Chimney Town (Entotsu-chō no Poupelle) picture book. AI tool brand KamikAI by Ikhor is co-producing the short, which also uses Ikhor's WonderCanvas AI tool for production. Nishi...
Animation Veteran Kunihiko Hamada Departs From Madhouse
Hamada claims he received no severance pay after over 20 years as staff employee
― Animator and character designer Kunihiko Hamada confirmed on Sunday, his birthday, that he is no longer working at Madhouse as of the end of March. He added that he is now working at a different company.Hamada said he devoted 35 years to Madhouse, including over 20 years as a staff employee. He claimed he did not recei...
Korean Occult Film Exhuma Inspires Maengjong Spinoff Webtoon
Webtoon centers on high school years of film characters Ha-rim, Bong-gil
― Naver Webtoon launched a new horror-occult webtoon titled Maengjong on May 30. Maengjong is a spin-off of the hit Korean occult film Exhuma, which drew over 10 million moviegoers and sparked a resurgence of interest in the genre. The webtoon centers on the high school years of shaman Ha-rim and Bong-gil — two characters who l...
Like a Dragon/Yakuza Stage Play Reveals Main Cast, August Debut
Show runs from August 21-30 featuring top characters from last year's popularity poll
― The staff for the Like a Dragon/Yakuza game's planned stage play announced on Tuesday the play will run in Tokyo from August 21-30 under the title Butai Ryu ga Gotoku: Kamurochō Hakkenden (Like a Dragon Stage: Kamurochō Hakkenden).The cast includes:Yūya Uno as Kazuma KiryūShuji Kikuchi as Goro MajimaHaruto Sakurab...
Sakuyama Chocojiro Chocolate Biscuits Gets Short Anime Series
New episodes debut every Friday
― Shoei Delicy announced on Friday its Sakuyama Chocojiro chocolate biscuits will get an anime series in the form of shorts on YouTube. The first 10 episodes launched on the same day. Chorojiro is the monkey mascot of the chocolate cream-filled biscuit. He lives on the Chocodale mountain and becomes obsessed with the biscuits after a human child gives him one to try. C...
Sakura Wars Game Franchise Gets 3rd Stage Play Adaptation
Shin Sakura Taisen the Stage: Seiden Tsurugi runs in Tokyo from September 18-27
― Sega's Shin Sakura Taisen game is getting a new stage play adaptation titled Shin Sakura Taisen the Stage: Seiden Tsurugi (New Sakura Wars the Stage: Tale of Truth Tsurugi), which will run at Theater Sun Mall in Tokyo from September 18 - 27. Yūri Ōta stars as Asagi Tо̄dо̄.Haruki Iwata plays Shirahime Okita.Chihaya Yoshi...
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Ingoku Danchi: Deviant's Apartment Complex #9 [rate]
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Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! Volumes 2-6 Light Novel Review
Reborn into a game world with no understanding of the rules, Melody Wave becomes the perfect maid and whips the game into tiptop shape while making the perfect cup of tea.
― One must begin this series with a pure heart, willing to accept anything. And should one attain that state before beginning, Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It!) will reward the reader time and time again....
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One Piece Cheers Japan's Samurai Blue Ahead of FIFA World Cup
One Piece & the Samurai Blue live up to camaraderie, grit, & victory with their NAKAMAAAAA!
― At midnight on Monday, the One Piece franchise posted a collaboration video with the Japan national football team, popularly known as Samurai Blue. The video features several memorable scenes from the One Piece manga series with images of the Samurai Blue across the years. The video ends with an illustratio...
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Anime Expo Hosts World Premieres of Black Torch, Magic Knight Rayearth Anime
Also: Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE producer Shohei Sakakibara, scenario writer Kazutaka Kodaka attend July 2-5 convention
― The staff of Anime Expo 2026 revealed on Friday that the event will host the world premieres of: The television anime of Tsuyoshi Takaki's Black Torch manga. The new anime based on CLAMP's Magic Knight Rayearth manga with guest Rie Takahashi. Additionally, Master Detect...
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess' Manga's Robinson Haruhara, We Never Learn's Taishi Tsutsui Launch New Manga
Haruhara, Tsutsui to launch Animal Signal bishōjo animal comedy in Shonen Jump on June 8
― This year's 27th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced on Monday that writer Robinson Haruhara (Tis Time for "Torture," Princess) and artist Taishi Tsutsui (We Never Learn) will launch a new manga titled Animal Signal in the magazine's next issue on June 8. Haruhara is writing the story, and...
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Do You Like Big Girls? #9 [rate]
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Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch #8 [rate]
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Fanfare / Ponent Mon to Reprint Manga From Jiro Taniguchi, Others
Hideo Azuma's Disappearance Diary, late Kiriko Nananan's Blue to also get reprints in English
― The ComicsBeat news website reported on Friday that Fanfare/Ponent Mon will reprint the following manga by the late Jiro Taniguchi: The Summit of the Gods Quest for the Missing Girl The Ice Wanderer and Other Stories The company will also reprint in English Hideo Azuma's Disappearance Diary and the late K...
MediaOCD to Release Restored HD Vampire Princess Miyu Anime on BD on its Website Only on September 8
Limited release will feature completely blank cover due to approval issues
― AnimEigo and MediaOCD announced on Thursday they will release the restored HD Blu-ray Disc of the 1988-1989 four-episode OVA adaptation of Narumi Kakinouchi's Vampire Princess Miyu manga "on or before" September 8, only on MediaOCD's website. MediaOCD explained it sent the packaging for the anime to Japan for approvals, but ...
Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 9
Kiriwo’s return doesn’t mean anything good for our heroes.
Paradox Live The Animation Gets Film Project by Studio GRAPH77
29 characters in 9 teams to appear, including ones who were not in TV anime
― The "Paradox Live Dope Show 2026" event announced this weekend that the Paradox Live The Animation series will have an upcoming film project. According to the teaser above, Studio GRAPH77 (Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26's "Shikaku") is producing the film project. Nine teams with 29 characters will appear, including the characters w...
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Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun #9 [rate]
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'Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!' Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast, Songs, June 24 Early Streaming
Yūki Ono, Shun Horie, Shūgo Nakamura join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Atekichi and Yukiko's Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! (Heroine? Seijo? Iie, All Works Maid desu (ko)!) light novel series revealed the anime's main promotional video, main visual, additional cast members, and June 24 advance streaming before its July 1 television debut in Jap...
Amu Meguro's Midori Loves My Sister Manga Gets Live-Action Film on December 4
timelesz member Masaki Hashimoto, actress Runa Nakajima star in film
― A website opened on Sunday to announce a live-action film adaptation of Amu Meguro's Midori Loves My Sister (Onē-chan no Midori-kun or literally My Sister's Midori-kun) manga, which will open in Japan on December 4. The film has the English title My Sister's Boyfriend, and stars timelesz idol group member Masaki Hashimoto (live-ac...
Daemons of the Shadow Realm Anime Unveils Additional Cast Members
Yū Shimamura, Hayato Fujii, Ayumu Murase, Ako Mayama, Shigeru Chiba join anime's cast
― The staff for the television anime of Hiromu Arakawa's Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai) manga revealed five new cast members on Sunday.Yū Shimamura as Natsuki Kurotani (right in image below), Hayato Fujii as Fuyuki Kurotani (left) Ayumu Murase as BlacklistAko Mayama and Shigeru Chiba will voice Tenaga ...
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Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season #9 [rate]
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Chainsmoker Cat TV Anime Reveals Main Trailer, Theme Song Artists, More Staff Members
Rock band Wasureranneyo performs "Nanmonee" opening song, Necry Talkie performs "Kemuri to Blue" ending song
― The staff for the television anime of Nyan Nyan Factory's Chainsmoker Cat (Yanineko) manga revealed the anime's main promotional video, theme songs, and additional staff members on Sunday. The promo video previews the opening theme song "Nanmonee" by rock band Wasureranneyo. Necry Talkie wil...
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Mission: Yozakura Family #8 [rate]
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword #8 [rate]
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Wasted Chef Anime Film Reveals Teaser Trailer, Manga Adaptation
Manga adaptation by Aero05 launches on June 4
― The official website for director Takayuki Hirao's (Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene) Wasted Chef anime film project opened on Sunday and revealed its teaser trailer, and manga adaptation, which will launch in Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine on June 4. Aero05 will draw the manga adaptation. Takayuki Hirao, animation studio CLAP, character designer Shingo Adach...
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Rooster Fighter #12 [rate]
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Death Stranding's Norman Reedus Watches Chainsaw Man on Hideo Kojima's Recommendation
Reedus also names whose super power he would like wield
― American actor Norman Reedus (Sam Porter Bridges in Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding games, Daryl Dixon in Walking Dead) has been taking in Hong Kong Comic Con this weekend, and GQ Hong Kong magazine asked him if he was personally into anime. Reedus responded, “There's Chainsaw Man, which Hideo Kojima told me about. He said it was his favorite....
Perfect Addiction 'Light Anime' Reveals Promo Video
Anime based on Kaoruko Miyama's boys-love manga will premiere in July
― The official website for the "light anime" adaptation of Kaoruko Miyama's Perfect Addiction boys-love manga revealed a promotional video on Wednesday. The anime will premiere in July.The anime stars Yōhei Azakami as Akihito Kuji (left in image at right), and Sōma Saitō as Sae Takatsuki.Akashi Uozumi is directing the anime at Imag...
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK #33 [rate]
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Star Detective Precure! #18 [rate]
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MAO #9 [rate]
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Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi! #8 [rate]
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Scum of the Brave #20 [rate]
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Snowball Earth ‒ Episodes 8-9
At least I can say this time around the CG wasn’t the only thing wrong with this episode.
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Kusunoki's Garden of Gods #9 [rate]
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Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring #10 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 18-24
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 return to top 10
― Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV May 24 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 6.9 Detective Conan NTV May 23 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 6.2 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji TV May 24 (Sun) 18:00 30 min. 4.7 One Piece Fuji TV May 24 (Sun) 23:15 30 min. 2.7 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3...
Ghost Dating Simulation Season 1 K-Comic Review
Ghost Dating Simulation is, in all fairness, kind of schlocky. But it's also compulsively readable and tries to use its genre to its advantage.
― At first, this sounds like a story we've all seen a thousand times before: a disillusioned young man tries his hand at being a gaming streamer, ends up getting pulled into a game, and is immediately surrounded by a bevy of lovely ladies. I went into Ghost D...
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Akane-banashi #9 [rate]
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm #9 [rate]
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Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy #9 [rate]
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Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 33
At this point, the viewer has little choice but to shrug, and assume that Senku basically has access to unlimited resources now.
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Needy Girl Overdose #9 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 11-17
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3, Snowball Earth exit top 10
― Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV May 17 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 7.1 Detective Conan NTV May 16 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 6.5 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji TV May 17 (Sun) 18:00 30 min. 5.1 Doraemon TV Asahi May 16 (Sat) 17:00 30 min. 2.9 Crayon Shin-chan TV Asahi May 16 (Sat...
Dorohedoro Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
Dorohedoro can rip your heart out when it wants to, and it will be sure to grab a mittful of your entrails while it's in there.
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Kill Blue #8 [rate]
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Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ Episode 10
This episode is all about enjoying the little moments, because what might look boring in our day-to-day life could hold tremendous emotional meaning to others.
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Strongest Job is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage #10 [rate]
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Singer adieu Performs Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Anime's New Ending Song
Satoko Shibata penned Moka Kamishiraishi's song, to be heard in anime's 2nd half
― The staff for Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, the new television anime of Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō - Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) light novel series, announced the anime's next ending theme song on Saturday. Moka Kamishiraishi, th...
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Yowayowa Sensei #8 [rate]
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The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King ‒ Episode 8
So much of this episode looks…not good.
Halca Performs Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Anime's Ending Song
Anime reveals new collaboration with Street Fighter 6 game
― The staff for the television anime of Eri Ejima's Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games (Tai Ari Deshita: Ojō-sama wa Kakutō Game Nante Shinai) manga revealed on Saturday halca will perform the ending theme song "New Game."The staff also announced a new collaboration with Street Fighter 6. The staff had first announced a collaboration betw...
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Detective Conan #1202 [rate]
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'Yowaki MAX Reijō nanoni, Ratsuwan Konyakusha-sama no Kake ni Notte Shimatta' Anime Reveals October Debut, More Cast
1st promo video, main staff also revealed
― Kadokawa announced on Saturday that the television anime of Hiro Oda's Yowaki MAX Reijō nanoni, Ratsuwan Konyakusha-sama no Kake ni Notte Shimatta (Even Though She's a Timid Young Lady to the Max, She Agreed to Her Shrewd Fiancé's Bet) light novel series will debut in October. The company also revealed the show's first promotional video, main staff, and mor...
New Kaiju No. 8 Anime Short Unveils Story, Staff, Fall Debut
Kaiju No. 8: Relax spinoff's Kizuku Watanabe conceives "Narumi's Week at Work" story
― The staff for the new anime short of Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga presented its main visual on Saturday and announced its story, staff, returning lead cast member, and premiere this fall. Kizuku Watanabe, the creator of the Kaiju No. 8: Relax spinoff manga, conceived the story of the "Narumi's Week at Work" ...
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun #9 [rate]
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke #8 [rate]
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CloverWorks' Original Omnibus Anime Film Grotesqqque Reveals 14 Cast Members
Kana Ichinose, Maaya Uchida, Rie Kugimiya, 4 members of Nogizaka46, more star in film opening this year
― Anime studio CloverWorks revealed on Saturday the cast and characters for its original anime film Grotesqqque (previously titled Grotesque). Cloverworks revealed the cast and character names, but did not state which person was voicing which character. The cast includes (from left to right in top ...