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Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side: Sword Oratoria Volume 13 Novel Review
It feels like this is the moment author Fujino Omori has been striving for: when Lefiya and Bell are fully running parallel to each other.
― Although this side story started out being about Aiz, it's really about Lefiya. That has been increasingly apparent as the books progress. Still, volume thirteen really cements the idea, and it feels like this is the moment author Fujino Omori has been striving ...
Oshi no Ko Volumes 3-8 Manga Review
This is a dark, haunting revenge tale with a side order of unsettling insights into the murkier side of the Japanese entertainment industry.
― Oshi no Ko is what Kaguya-sama: Love is War's author Aka Akasaka did next, this time delegating artistic duties to Scum's Wish creator Mengo Yokoyari. Those expecting another light-hearted romcom are likely to be surprised: this is a dark, haunting revenge tal...
This Week in Anime - Disc World
Coop and Lucas discuss the importance of physical media. Bonus: libraries may soon be able to stock Kpop Demon Hunters on disc!
― Coop and Lucas discuss the importance of physical media. Bonus: libraries may soon be able to stock Kpop Demon Hunters on disc! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Full Disclosure: Coop ...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2026, Mar 5-11
While good ol' Frieren climbs back to #3 this week, let's give a nod to the ever-reliable You and I Are Polar Opposites, which has comfortably held its ground between #10 and #4 in our weekly user rankings!
― 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
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Kill Blue Volumes 3-5 Manga Review
Even if Fujimaki’s love of sports gets in the way at times, these three volumes of Kill Blue still make for a fun read.
― This trio of manga volumes rises and falls on its sportsy aesthetic. It's here where you can really, really tell Kill Blue was penned by the same mangaka who did Kuroko's Basketball (Tadatoshi Fujimaki), and he's definitely not gunshy about showing off his roots. He's got characte...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea Anime Film Review
This film is not centered around Rimuru—and this ingenious choice is why the film works as well as it does.
― My favorite aspect of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime as a series is how much focus it puts on actions having consequences—most notably the unintended variety. Once again, this movie puts this idea front and center. With his immense magic powers and modern-day knowledge, it can be eas...
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Shio Taiō no Satō-san ga Ore ni Dake Amai Light Novels Get TV Anime
Hiiro Ishibashi, Miku Itō star as classmates with unrequited love — for each other
― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Kazami Sawatari and illustrator Aitiki's Shiotaiō no Satō-san ga Ore ni Dake Amai (The Cold Sato-san Is Only Sweet to Me) light novel series, which will premiere this year. The website also revealed the anime's teaser promotional video, teas...
The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World Novels Get Anime
Sora Tokui, Yūki Ono star in EMT Squared anime
― Happinet announced on Wednesday that Yoneori's The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World (Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohan Tabi: Kakure Skill de Camping Car o Shōkan Shimashita) light novel series will receive an anime adaptation this year, and presented the anime's teaser visual, main cast, and main staff members. The light novels' ...
Voice Actor Yonehiko Kitagawa Dies at 94
Yonehiko died on March 5 due to pneumonia
― Talent management agency Aoni Production announced on Wednesday that voice actor Yonehiko Kitagawa died on March 5 due to pneumonia. He was 94. A private funeral attended by close family members was held, in accordance to his family's wishes.Kitagawa voiced several characters in the 1983 Kinnikuman series including Akuma Shōgun, Big The Budō, and Chairman H...
Chinese Mythological Manhua Shang Shan Gets Japanese TV Anime
Dangan Pictures, Cannon Code animate Shōzen series for 2027
― Fuji TV announced on Tuesday that Jiang Jia Meizi's Chinese manhua Shang Shan will receive a television anime adaptation titled Shōzen in 2027. Rina Kawaguchi plays Shōzen. Hiroshi Kamiya plays Dōzen. Daisuke Sakuma (Snow Man) plays Ryojin. Aoi Yūki plays Kensei. Ayumu Murase plays Chiro. Itsurō Kawasaki (True Cooking Master Boy, Lady Je...
Manga Creator Majuro Kaname Dies
Kaname died in February while drafting 14th chapter of new manga
― The editorial staff of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine announced on Tuesday that manga creator Majuro Kaname died in February. Kaname had been in the middle of working on the draft for the 14th chapter of their Doku o Kurawaba Sakura Made manga when they died. Their family held a private funeral.The staff of Weekly Shōnen Magazine a...
Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan Director Tsutomu Shibayama Dies at 84
Shibayama died on March 6 due to lung cancer
― Animation studio Ajiado announced on Tuesday that its former president and CEO Tsutomu Shibayama died on March 6 due to lung cancer. He was 84. A private funeral was held, attended only by close family members.Shibayama was born on March 9, 1941. He joined Toei Doga (now Toei Animation) in 1963, later moving to A Production (now Shin'ei Doga) in 1966. He...
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side: Sword Oratoria Volume 13 Novel Review
It feels like this is the moment author Fujino Omori has been striving for: when Lefiya and Bell are fully running parallel to each other.
― Although this side story started out being about Aiz, it's really about Lefiya. That has been increasingly apparent as the books progress. Still, volume thirteen really cements the idea, and it feels like this is the moment author Fujino Omori has been striving ...
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Soccer Game's Trailer Previews Max Actions, Super Moves, Chain System
Game launches for Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC in 2026
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Wednesday a system trailer for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, a new soccer game based on Yōichi Takahashi's Captain Tsubasa manga. The video previews Max Actions, Super Moves, the Chain System, Goalkeeper Actions, and Miracle Actions. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Se...
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Tamon’s B-Side #12 [rate]
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Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Game's Trailer Reveals March 23 Launch, New Characters
Onion Knight, Iroha, Firion, Balthier, Clive, Rikku join roster
― Square Enix began streaming on Wednesday a launch trailer for NHN PLAYART's Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy smartphone game, and it announces that it will release the game for iOS and Android devices on March 23. The video also reveals the following new characters from the Final Fantasy (FF) franchise: Onion Knight (FFIII), Iroha (FFXI)...
EuroVisual Studios Lists Final Fantasy IX Animated Series
Final Fantasy, Black Mages Legacy follows Vivi's children
― EuroVisual Studios is listing Final Fantasy, Black Mages Legacy, a 2D-animated series inspired by Square Enix's Final Fantasy IX game, in development with 10 22-minute episodes. It summarizes the series as a story about the children of Bibi (the Japanese reading for Vivi, one of the game's main characters who is a Black Mage), now living in ...
Manga UP! Global Adds At Home with a Girl in Her Cute Pajamas Manga
Sisseki, Kizu Kanoda, Yukiko Tadano's manga debuted in January 2025
― Manga UP! Global announced on Wednesday that it has added artist Sisseki (or Shisseki), author Kizu Kanoda, and character designer Yukiko Tadano's At Home with a Girl in Her Cute Pajamas (Mubōbi Kawaii Pajama Sugata no Bishōjo to Heya de Futarikiri) manga. The company describes the story: All his life, Manamichi has only known how ...
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Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None #12 [rate]
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A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #11 [rate]
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Oshi no Ko #10 [rate]
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SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table #11 [rate]
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Oshi no Ko Season 3 Anime Ends With 1-Hour Special on March 25
New season debuted on January 14
― The staff for the third season of the Oshi no Ko anime announced on Thursday that the anime's 35th episode, the final episode of the third season, will air as a one-hour special on March 25. The new season debuted on January 14 at 11:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX, and it airs on a total 36 channels across Japan. The anime streams in Japan on ABEMA at the same time as the Toky...
Trigun Stargaze ‒ Episode 10
Perhaps this is yet another layer of narrative fakery, and episode eleven or twelve will culminate in a heartbreakingly nihilistic orgy of bloody ultra-violence where no-one survives.
Wash It All Away ‒ Episode 11
This episode comes across as a bag of the most mixed, divided of sorts: a second half that is as “what you see is what you get” as it comes, and a first half that’s just...there.
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MF Ghost #36 [rate]
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An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29 #11 [rate]
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Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord #11 [rate]
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Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Announces More Cast, July Premiere
Sayaka Ōhara, Asami Seto, Aya Suzaki voice workers at diving shop in Palau
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the television anime of Kenji Inoue and Kimitake Yoshioka's Grand Blue Dreaming manga announced more cast members and the July premiere for the third season on Wednesday. It also unveiled a new teaser visual: 🍻#ぐらんぶる Season 3 ティザービジュアル公開🍻Season 3のティザービジュアルは伊織、千紗、耕平の3人が南の島に到着したワクワ...
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 ‒ Episode 24
This episode is finally hitting a lot of notes that I’ve been begging for all season!
Shio Taiō no Satō-san ga Ore ni Dake Amai Light Novels Get TV Anime
Hiiro Ishibashi, Miku Itō star as classmates with unrequited love — for each other
― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Kazami Sawatari and illustrator Aitiki's Shiotaiō no Satō-san ga Ore ni Dake Amai (The Cold Sato-san Is Only Sweet to Me) light novel series, which will premiere this year. The website also revealed the anime's teaser promotional video, teas...
Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter ‒ Episode 11
Seiichiro and Aresh’s relationship is so delightfully mutual now – they can call each other out on little things, yearn to be closer in ways they culturally understand, and are just so damn cute.
Yowayowa Sensei Anime's New Video Reveals Theme Songs
Daoko, anime's cast perform "COMIT COMET" opening, "Yowayowa Tsuyotsuyo Minimini Kowakowa" ending
― The staff for the television anime of Kamio Fukuchi's Yowayowa Sensei (Yowayowa Teacher or Ms. Feeble) manga started streaming the anime's full promotional video on Wednesday. The video announces and previews the opening theme song "COMIT COMET" by rapper and singer Daoko, and also announces and previe...
'Killed Again, Mr. Detective?' Anime's New Video Reveals Opening Song, April 2 Debut
Multidimensional Control Mechanism YODAKA performs opening song "Stardust Eureka"
― The official website for the television anime of writer Teniwoha and artist Riichu's Killed Again, Mr. Detective? (Mata Korosarete Shimatta no desu ne, Tantei-sama) light novel series unveiled the anime's main promotional video, key visual, and April 2 premiere. The video announces and previews the opening theme song ...
Liar Game Reveals New Trailer, Theme Song Artists
Yorushika performs "Bubble" opening, Lucky Kilimanjaro performs "Asahi" ending for April 7 series
― REMOW started streaming a new trailer for the television anime of Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game manga on Wednesday. REMOW also revealed the anime's opening theme song "Bubble" by the rock band Yorushika, and the ending theme song "Asahi" by the band Lucky Kilimanjaro. The below trailer is available with ...
The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World Novels Get Anime
Sora Tokui, Yūki Ono star in EMT Squared anime
― Happinet announced on Wednesday that Yoneori's The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World (Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohan Tabi: Kakure Skill de Camping Car o Shōkan Shimashita) light novel series will receive an anime adaptation this year, and presented the anime's teaser visual, main cast, and main staff members. The light novels' ...
Kyouko Hikawa's From Far Away Shōjo Manga Gets TV Anime This Year
Bleach's Noriyuki Abe directs anime
― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime adaptation of Kyouko Hikawa's From Far Away (Kanata Kara) shōjo manga, slated for release this year. The website is also streaming the anime announcement video, and reveals the anime's director Noriyuki Abe (Bleach, Flame of Recca, GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka). The anime news commemorates the manga's 3...
Voice Actor Yonehiko Kitagawa Dies at 94
Yonehiko died on March 5 due to pneumonia
― Talent management agency Aoni Production announced on Wednesday that voice actor Yonehiko Kitagawa died on March 5 due to pneumonia. He was 94. A private funeral attended by close family members was held, in accordance to his family's wishes.Kitagawa voiced several characters in the 1983 Kinnikuman series including Akuma Shōgun, Big The Budō, and Chairman H...
Street Fighter 6 Collaborates with Mega Man Franchise
“Kick off 25 years of Mega Man Battle Network & the upcoming release of Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection"
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Capcom announced on Monday that its Mega Man Star Force and Mega Man Battle Network games will collaborate within the Street Fighter 6 game. The collaboration began on Tuesday, and players who log into Street Fighter 6 during the event period will receive collaboration items. Capcom added...
Kiyoshi Hikawa Performs 29th Ojarumaru Anime Series' New Ending Song
"Tabi Degozansu Ojarumaru" song written specifically for series premiering on March 30
― NHK announced on Tuesday that Kiyoshi Hikawa will perform the new ending theme song "Tabi Degozansu Ojarumaru" (It's a Journey, Ojarumaru) for the 29th series of the Ojarumaru (Prince Mackaroo) anime. The song was was written specifically for the anime. NHK revealed the jacket cover art (seen below) for the singl...
Masanao Kawajiri's Cherry and Virgin Film Reveals 2027 Opening in Video
Film about erotic manga artist, fujōshi's relationship was announced 5 years ago
― The staff for Masanao Kawajiri's original film Cherry and Virgin unveiled the "latest video" for the film on Wednesday. The video announces that the film will open in 2027. The movie was originally announced in 2021, and was slated to open in 2022.The film centers on Ryō and Ami. Ryō is a 32-year-old erotic manga artis...
Tank Chair Manga Gets TV Anime in Fall
Tadahiro Yoshihira, Hiroaki Ando direct anime, write script at Polygon Pictures
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Wednesday that Manabu Yashiro's Tank Chair is getting a television anime in fall. The company revealed a promotional video, teaser visual illustrated by Yashiro, and main staff: Tadahiro Yoshihira (Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars) and Hiroaki Ando (Kaina of the Great Snow ...
Sailor Moon Exports Original CG Short to Universal Studios Hollywood
In the name of the Moon, she will punish you if you don't go!
― The Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and the Sailor Moon franchise announced on Thursday that they are uniting for the park's Fan Fest Nights this spring. The event will play "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle: Moon Place Chapter Deluxe," an original manga and CG anime short, with subtitles at the DreamWorks Theatre. Universa...
Chinese Mythological Manhua Shang Shan Gets Japanese TV Anime
Dangan Pictures, Cannon Code animate Shōzen series for 2027
― Fuji TV announced on Tuesday that Jiang Jia Meizi's Chinese manhua Shang Shan will receive a television anime adaptation titled Shōzen in 2027. Rina Kawaguchi plays Shōzen. Hiroshi Kamiya plays Dōzen. Daisuke Sakuma (Snow Man) plays Ryojin. Aoi Yūki plays Kensei. Ayumu Murase plays Chiro. Itsurō Kawasaki (True Cooking Master Boy, Lady Je...
Saint Seiya Episode.G: Requiem Manga Resumes After 3-Month Hiatus
Manga resumed with 71st chapter on Monday
― Megumu Okada's Saint Seiya Episode.G: Requiem manga resumed on Monday with its 71st chapter on Akita Shoten's Champion Cross website. The manga had been on hiatus since its 70th chapter in December 2025.Saint Seiya Episode.G: Requiem is the final arc of Okada's Saint Seiya Episode.G manga. The arc launched in January 2020. Akita Shoten published the manga's...
Mononoke Prequel Stage Play Unveils Cast, New Key Visual
Play runs at Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo from May 14-17
― The staff for Gekijōban Mononoke Zenjitsutan: Futakubi Onna (Mononoke The Movie Prequel: Two-Headed Woman), the prequel stage play for the Mononoke franchise's film trilogy, revealed on Tuesday new cast members and a new key visual: The cast includes: Mei Okada as Yuzuha
Rihona Katō as Yuzune
Raychell as Okami
Yusuke Yamada as Saga
Atsushi...
Midnight Diner Live-Action Series Gets New Season This Fall
Kaoru Kobayashi returns as Master in 6th live-action show
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the live-action series adaptation of Yarō Abe's Shinya Shokudō (The Midnight Diner or La Cantine de Minuit) manga revealed that a new season has been greenlit, which is scheduled to debut this fall. The new show is the sixth live-action series for the manga, with the last one debuting seven years...
My Hero Ultra Impact Game Ends Service on May 18
Mobile game launched in February 2022
― The official website for Bandai Namco Entertainment's My Hero Ultra Impact game announced on Tuesday that the game will end service on May 18. The official English X/Twitter account for the game also announced the end of service for the global edition. Purchase of premium Hero Gems currency ended on Tuesday. The staff will share information at a later date on ...
8 Lions Partners with TV Asahi to Distribute Ninja Hattori Globally
Company to launch Ninja Hattori YouTube channels, establish Japan base this year
― London-based company 8 Lions Entertainment announced on Tuesday a new partnership with TV Asahi for digital distribution of the Ninja Hattori franchise for video-on-demand (VOD) platforms globally, excluding Japan. The company will launch a network of localized Ninja Hattori YouTube channels, with the first wave of re...
'Go for It, Nakamura!' TV Anime's Promo Video Reveals Opening Theme Song
Yasuyuki Okamura, Kento Nakajima perform theme song for April 1 anime
― Aniplex began streaming the main promotional video on Wednesday for the television anime adaptation of Syundei's Go For It, Nakamura! (Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!) boys-love manga, and the video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Shunpatsuteki ni Koi Shiyо̄" (Let's Fall in Love Instantly) by Yasuyuki Okamura and Kento Nakaj...
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The Case Book of Arne #11 [rate]
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Oshi no Ko Volumes 3-8 Manga Review
This is a dark, haunting revenge tale with a side order of unsettling insights into the murkier side of the Japanese entertainment industry.
― Oshi no Ko is what Kaguya-sama: Love is War's author Aka Akasaka did next, this time delegating artistic duties to Scum's Wish creator Mengo Yokoyari. Those expecting another light-hearted romcom are likely to be surprised: this is a dark, haunting revenge tal...
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The Darwin Incident #11 [rate]
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Eternal Boys Anime Gets Live-Action Series, Stage Play
Series starts on July 4, stage play runs from December 3-13
― The Eikyū Shōnen Eternal Boys original anime series is getting a live-action television series adaptation on July 4 at 9:30 p.m. JST on BS12 and a stage play running from December 3-13 at I'M A SHOW in Yurakocho, Tokyo. Each episode of the live-action series will be 15 minutes long. The casts for both adaptations are the same and include: ...
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There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her #11 [rate]
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Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers #11 [rate]
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The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter #11 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Disc World
Coop and Lucas discuss the importance of physical media. Bonus: libraries may soon be able to stock Kpop Demon Hunters on disc!
― Coop and Lucas discuss the importance of physical media. Bonus: libraries may soon be able to stock Kpop Demon Hunters on disc! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Full Disclosure: Coop ...
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Tune In to the Midnight Heart #11 [rate]
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Golden Kamuy Final Season ‒ Episode 60
Animation issues aside, there’s a lot to love in this episode, and I hope future installments manage to look as good as this caliber of writing deserves.
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The Demon King's Daughter Is Too Kind!! #12 [rate]
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Hell's Paradise Season 2 ‒ Episode 10
This episode of Hell's Paradise does something that I didn't realize the series could do.
Petals of Reincarnation Anime's 3rd Trailer Reveals More Cast, April 2 Debut
Katsuyuki Konishi, Natsuki Hanae, Yoshimasa Hosoya, more join anime's cast
― The staff for the television anime of Mikihisa Konishi's Petals of Reincarnation (Reincarnation no Kaben) manga unveiled on Tuesday the anime's third trailer, third key visual, 10 additional cast members, and April 2 premiere. The video previews the opening theme song "Glitch*" by eill, and the ending theme song "ZERO" by Si...
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast Members, July Debut
Taito Ban, Miku Itō, Haruka Shiraishi, Jun Fukuyama join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Fuurou's The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects (Ryōmin 0-nin Start no Henkyō Ryōshu-sama) light novel series revealed on Tuesday the anime's first promotional video, first key visual, additional cast members, and July premiere.The newly announced cast members are:Taito Ban as KlausMi...
The World Is Dancing Anime's Teaser Reveals More Cast & Staff, July Debut
Shimba Tsuchiya, Maaya Uchida, Romi Park, Katsuyuki Konishi, Haruki Ishiya join anime's cast
― The staff for the television anime of Kazuto Mihara's The World Is Dancing manga revealed on Tuesday the anime's teaser promotional video, additional cast and staff members, and July premiere on the Tokyo MX and BS Asahi channels.The newly announced cast members for the anime are:Shimba Tsuchiya as IshiyaMa...
Comic Alunna Magazine Ceases Publication
Its manga will move to Comic Flapper magazine or Kadocomi site
― The April issue of Kadokawa's Comic Alunna magazine announced on Tuesday that the magazine will cease publication, with the April issue as the magazine's last issue.Some of the manga serializing in the magazine will either move to Comic Alunna's sister magazine Comic Flapper, or Kadokawa's Kadocomi website.Kadokawa launched Comic Alunna...
Manga Creator Majuro Kaname Dies
Kaname died in February while drafting 14th chapter of new manga
― The editorial staff of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine announced on Tuesday that manga creator Majuro Kaname died in February. Kaname had been in the middle of working on the draft for the 14th chapter of their Doku o Kurawaba Sakura Made manga when they died. Their family held a private funeral.The staff of Weekly Shōnen Magazine a...
Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan Director Tsutomu Shibayama Dies at 84
Shibayama died on March 6 due to lung cancer
― Animation studio Ajiado announced on Tuesday that its former president and CEO Tsutomu Shibayama died on March 6 due to lung cancer. He was 84. A private funeral was held, attended only by close family members.Shibayama was born on March 9, 1941. He joined Toei Doga (now Toei Animation) in 1963, later moving to A Production (now Shin'ei Doga) in 1966. He...
Mr. War: Saikyō no Moto Gunjin Vertical Manga Gets Short Anime
DMM TV started streaming anime of Hajime Tange, Minto Studio/weavin's manga on Tuesday
― DMM TV has started streaming the short anime adaptation of Hajime Tange and Minto Studio/weavin's Mr. War: Saikyō no Moto Gunjin (Mr. War: The Strongest Former Soldier) vertical manga on Tuesday, March 17.The manga centers on Jōji (George), a special forces soldier known as "Mr. War" for his exceptional combat sk...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Masako Ikeda's Death, Part II
Colleagues honor one of their own
― March 3 marked a sad day for anime fans around the world with the news of prolific voice actor Masako Ikeda's death. Her works are beloved around the world, and professionals and fans alike have taken to social media to express their tributes to the late Ikeda. Shinobu Adachi 息子がアパレルの仕事をしていた時 お店に入って来られて道をお尋ねになった美しい女性がいらした 珍しく息子が私に電話をして来て「綾鷹のお声の方が道を尋ねられた！すぐにわかったよ！素...
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'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess #22 [rate]
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Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Masako Ikeda's Death, Part I
Creators, artists, fans come together for their farewells
― The world lost a veteran anime voice actor with the announcement of Masako Ikeda 's death on March 3. She is best known for her roles as Maetel in the Galaxy Express 999 franchise; Fuyuka Liqueur in Silent Möbius; Reika "Ochōfujin" Ryūzaki in Aim for the Ace!; Sharon in Space Brothers; Hi no Tori/Phoenix in The Phoenix -Space-, The Phoenix: ...
Hirayasumi Anime's Teaser Unveils Staff, January 2027 Debut
F/GO: Camelot - Wandering: Agateram's Kei Suezawa directs anime at Production +h
― Viz Media announced via a teaser video on Monday that its anime of Keigo Shinzō's Hirayasumi manga (a co-production with Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd and Production +h) will premiere in 2027. The video also revealed the anime's staff and teaser visual, and the Japanese version of the video reports that the ...
Sekiro: No Defeat Anime's New Video Reveals Theatrical Release, Cast, Theme Song
Anime opens in theaters in Japan in 2026 with cast returning from game
― The staff for Sekiro: No Defeat, the new anime based on FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice game, announced more details in a promotional video on Monday. The video reveals the anime's theatrical edition which will play throughout Japan in 2026, its cast, and the theme song "Blu" from composer Ryuichi Sakamoto's The Best of...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2026, Mar 5-11
While good ol' Frieren climbs back to #3 this week, let's give a nod to the ever-reliable You and I Are Polar Opposites, which has comfortably held its ground between #10 and #4 in our weekly user rankings!
― 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 simu...
Prince of Tennis Musicals Announce Seigaku vs Rikkai Part 1 Show
Seigaku vs Shitenhōji ended performances on Saturday
― The official website for The Prince of Tennis stage musical series announced on Saturday the Prince of Tennis fourth season's Seigaku vs Rikkai Part 1 musical. The show will cover the arc of the same name from the manga series. The Prince of Tennis musicals based on Takeshi Konomi's manga are in their fourth season, which began in 2021. The first...
New York City's Japan Parade to Host Acky Bright, Jujutsu Kaisen The Stage Show's Cast
Event takes place on May 9 in New York City
― The 5th Annual Japan Parade & Street Fair announced on Monday manga illustrator that the cast for the 2.5D stage play Jujutsu Kaisen The Stage will be perform during the parade. Acky Bright will be grand marshal at this year's event. Jujutsu Kaisen The Stage cast members Ryosuke Miura (Satoru Gojo), Ray Fujita (Suguru Geto), Fuminori Morisada (Curse User)...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Adds Angry Birds' Red, Like a Dragon's Majima, Puyo Puyo's Arle
Red, Captain Majima arrive as free DLC in April with Arle coming in May
― Sega announced in a trailer on Monday that it will add the following new free DLC characters to its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds racing game: Red from Angry Birds with the Super Roaster vehicle in April, Goro Majima as Captain Majima from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii with his Goromaru vehicle in April, and Arle from the P...
Rooster Fighter ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
It's what makes Keiji such an on-target protagonist. He embodies all the heroic traits, from his rippling chicken thighs to his relentless womanizing, but he's also… well, he's a chicken.
Gnosia Game Gets iOS, Android Releases
Sci-fi social deduction RPG launched on smartphones on Sunday
― Publisher Playism and game developer Petit Depotto announced on Sunday that they have released their Gnosia sci-fi social deduction RPG on iOS and Android devices on Sunday. The game is a one-time paid release with no in-app purchases. The smartphone versions include touch and swipe controls, but are otherwise the same as previous releas...
Kenshi Yonezu Wins Sound/Performance Award at TAAF
Yonezu performed songs for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Medalist, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc last year
― The Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF) honored Kenshi Yonezu with an award for Best Sound/Performance in the Anime of the Year division at the event, held from Friday-Monday. The festival recognized four of Yonezu's theme song contributions to anime over the past year: "Plazma" from Mobile Suit Gundam...
Fate/strange Fake ‒ Episode 11
Ayaka inspires Richard to dream again—to not be tied down by the grim reality he often lived.
Crunchyroll Lays Off Employees Amidst Restructuring
Employees affected worked in HR, e-commerce
― ANN has confirmed reporting from Screen Rant that Crunchyroll has recently laid off a number of employees, after a restructuring and redistribution of roles based on location. The company's restructuring is also due to a shift in its e-commerce strategy, and not due to cost-cutting measures. Screen Rant's reporting on March 10 stated the layoffs were "rou...
Kill Blue Volumes 3-5 Manga Review
Even if Fujimaki’s love of sports gets in the way at times, these three volumes of Kill Blue still make for a fun read.
― This trio of manga volumes rises and falls on its sportsy aesthetic. It's here where you can really, really tell Kill Blue was penned by the same mangaka who did Kuroko's Basketball (Tadatoshi Fujimaki), and he's definitely not gunshy about showing off his roots. He's got characte...
You and I Are Polar Opposites ‒ Episode 10
While we're gonna have to wait a bit to see how each of these romantic escapades play out, the fact these pairs all have something going on is a testament to how well this show is handling its balancing act.
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You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! #11 [rate]
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Gachiakuta Ranks #1 on Bookscan's January Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
18 manga including Jujutsu Kaisen, Steel Ball Run, The Summer Hikaru Died, more rank on list
― The first volume of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga ranked at #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for January. This month's list featured 18 manga volumes, including: #1 — Kei Urana's Gachiakuta volume 1 #2 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 28 #3 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volum...
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Ends Screenings in Japan on April 9
Special illustration cards available from March 20-April 9
― The official website for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, revealed on Monday that the film will end its theatrical run in Japan on April 9. Theatergoers for the final few weeks can receive special illustration cards for the credits im...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 ‒ Episode 8
It's not what a person believes that makes them good or evil, but rather the actions they choose to take. And Stark and Genau constantly make choices that firmly place them on the side of the angels.
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Golden Kamuy #60 [rate]
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Animazement Anime Convention to Host Cowboy Bebop, Lazarus Director Shinichirō Watanabe
Event to be held at Raleigh Convention Center from May 22-24
― The staff of Animazement anime convention announced on Sunday that it will host anime director Shinichirō Watanabe during its event on May 22-24. Watanabe directed such notable anime productions as Cowboy Bebop, Macross Plus, Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy, Carole & Tuesday, and Terror in Resonance. He also directed the "Blade Runner: Blac...
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes #24 [rate]
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Roll Over and Die ‒ Episode 10
Unfortunately, the content of this episode is only slightly more interesting than the murky fog rolling throughout the city.
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Wash It All Away #11 [rate]
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Kakao Ent. Reports Early Success for KakaoPage Rookie Web Novel Debut Program
38 new web novels have started serialization on KakaoPage since program's first recruitment round in October
― Kakao Entertainment announced on March 12 performance results for its KakaoPage Rookie program, a debut initiative designed to support new web novel writers, revealing that dozens of titles launched through the program have already attracted strong reader engagement. According to the compan...
Sentenced to Be a Hero ‒ Episode 10
We can see the scales of battle tipping back and forth in a constant 60/40 to 40/60 and back again.
South Korean Supreme Court Finalizes Ruling in Favor of Webtoon Creator Pito in Copyright Dispute
Korea Cartoonist Association says ruling clearly confirms creators' rights under the law
― According to reporting from Korean news outlet Nocut News on February 26, South Korea's Supreme Court has finalized a ruling in favor of webtoon creator Pito in a long-running copyright infringement case, rejecting claims that a platform executive held joint authorship of the work. Following the court's decisi...
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 Main Trailer Unveils Masayoshi Ōishi's Opening Song
Ōishi performs Kimi wa Koibito" opening for April 3 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Saekisan's The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Ma ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken) light novel series started streaming the main trailer for the anime's second season on Monday. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Kimi wa Koibito" (You ...
Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra Game Celebrates Half-Year Anniversary with 4th Season
Season 4 begins on March 18
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced in a new trailer on Sunday its Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra game will celebrate its half-anniversary during season 4 with new characters, emotes, special campaigns, and more beginning March 18. The game launched on September 9 (PDT) and September 10 (JST) for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android, and on P...
Resident Evil Requiem Game Exceeds 6 Million Sales Worldwide
Game launched on February 27, surpassed 5 million units by March 4
― CAPCOM announced on Monday that its Resident Evil requiem (Biohazard requiem) game has exceeded 6 million units in cumulative sales worldwide. The game is also the fastest to reach the milestone in the Resident Evil series. CAPCOM also announced its plans to release additional game content and support for players to enjoy the game l...
Mahiro Satou's Alkali Rettōsei Manga Ends in 3rd Volume
Adaptation of Kairiki Bear's vocaloid song of same title launched in 2023
― Kadokawa is listing the third compiled book volume of Mahiro Satou's Alkali Rettōsei manga, the adaptation of Kairiki Bear's "Alkali Rettōsei" (Alkali Underachiever) Vocaloid song, as its final volume. The volume is slated for release on April 27.The manga launched in Kadokawa's Comic Gene magazine in August 2023. Kadokawa pu...
GKIDS' IMAX 4K Screening of Kiki's Delivery Service Opens at #7 in U.S. Box Office
Re-release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai also at #18
― GKIDS' IMAX screening of the 4K restoration of Studio Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service film ranked at #7 in the United States box office in its opening weekend. The film earned an estimated US$1,668,734 over 249 screens in its first three days from Friday to Sunday. The film earned US$493,004 on Friday, US$652,4...
Publang Adds 3 Web Novels Digitally to Catalog
Beware the Pup, Ebony Castle, Beware the Ides of March available now
― Publisher Publang announced on Saturday three new digital titles joining its catalog: Beware the Pup, Ebony Castle, and Beware the Ides of March. All the titles are web novels. The titles were revealed through the company's newsletter and are available on the publisher's digital platform, publang.com. Beware the Pup is a shifter-...
Korean Web Novel, Webtoon Platform Blice to Shut Down
Service operated as serialization platform that allowed creators to upload, sell web novels, webtoons directly
― Korean web novel and webtoon platform Blice will end its service on June 30, according to a recent notice posted on the platform. Blice, which launched in 2018, operated as a serialization platform that allowed creators to upload and sell web novels and webtoons directly. The service cite...
Your Throne Webtoon Returns on March 31 After 1+ Year Hiatus
Animated trailer features song “Two Faced” by LUCY
― The Your Throne webtoon will return on March 31 after roughly a 15-month hiatus, Naver Webtoon announced through a newly released trailer on Saturday. The animated trailer was directed by BDP, with Seul-gi Park serving as art director and Min-sun Park as director of photography. The trailer features the song “Two Faced” by LUCY. Created by SAM, Yo...
Naoki Urasawa's Asadora! Manga Resumes After 8-Month Hiatus
Manga will be serialized for at least 2 consecutive issues
― This year's 16th issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine revealed on Monday that Naoki Urasawa's Asadora! manga will resume in the magazine's next issue on March 23. The manga will have a color opening page in the next issue, and will be serialized for at least two consecutive issues (the manga is serialized every two weeks ...
Marriage Toxin Anime Reveals Opening Song by Artist Yurina Hirate
"Kill or Kiss" opening song revealed in 1st "Making of Marriage Toxin" video
― The staff for the television anime for Jōmyaku and artist Mizuki Yoda's Marriage Toxin manga announced on Monday that the staff will release a series of "Making of Marriage Toxin" videos highlighting the anime's character design, color design, photography, action scene animation, and sound design. To start the series of vi...
Fate/Extra Record Game Delayed, Loses Bandai Namco as Publisher
Game was previously slated for this spring
― The official X/Twitter account for Type-Moon studio BB's Fate/Extra Record game, the remake of Marvelous Entertainment's Fate/Extra PlayStation Portable game, announced on Monday that the game has been delayed indefinitely. The delay follows a mutual agreement between Notes (the Type-Moon creative circle's official corporate and publishing name) and Banda...
KPop Demon Hunters Wins Oscars for Best Animated Feature, Song
Film's "Golden" song won Original Song category
― The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' KPop Demon Hunters for Best Animated Feature Film in the 98th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday. The film competed against Zootopia 2, Arco, Elio, and Little Amélie or the Character of Rain.The film's "Golden" song also won the Best Music (Original Song) category....
New Assassination Classroom Film's Video Reveals Insert Song
3-nen E-gumi Utatan performs insert song "Machine Gun to Rashinban"
― The official website for the Gekijōban Ansatsu Kyōshitsu Minna no Jikan (Assassination Classroom the Movie: Everybody's Time) anime film posted a new promotional video for the film on Monday. The video reveals and previews the film's insert song "Machine Gun to Rashinban" (Machine Gun and Compass), performed by Mai Fuchigami, Aya S...
Witch Hat Atelier Anime Casts Kotono Mitsuishi
Character visual for Alaira revealed
― The staff for the upcoming television anime of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga announced on Sunday that Kotono Mitsuishi will play Alaira.The manga's story centers on Coco, a girl who lives in a little village, and who has always dreamed of becoming a wizard. But being born without magical aptitude meant that she could never become a wizard, and could...
2nd Live-Action Mr. Osomatsu Film's Trailer Unveils Ae! Group's Theme Song
Film opens in theaters in Japan on June 12
― The second live-action film in the Mr. Osomatsu (Osomatsu-san) franchise debuted its full trailer and poster visual on Monday. The trailer announces and previews the theme song "Dekoboko Life" (Rough Life) by Ae! Group: The new cast for the second film's sextuplets are all performers from the Kansai region: Seiya Suezawa (Ae! Group) as Osomatsu (red shir...
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Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories #10 [rate]
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea Anime Film Review
This film is not centered around Rimuru—and this ingenious choice is why the film works as well as it does.
― My favorite aspect of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime as a series is how much focus it puts on actions having consequences—most notably the unintended variety. Once again, this movie puts this idea front and center. With his immense magic powers and modern-day knowledge, it can be eas...
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife ‒ Episode 10
Meeting your partner's family is always complicated to a certain degree
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The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer #11 [rate]
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Journal With Witch #11 [rate]
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Hell's Paradise #10 [rate]
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK #22 [rate]
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Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power #11 [rate]
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The Detective is Already Dead Season 2 Delayed to October 2026
New season initially slated for July
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The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the television anime of Nigojū and Umibōzu's The Detective Is Already Dead (Tantei wa Mō, Shindeiru.) light novel series announced on Sunday that the second season will now premiere in October 2026 due to production issues. Kadokawa previously announced the second season would air in July 2026. Manabu Kurihara retur...
Gnosia ‒ SERIES FINALE
It could have been worse, but it could have been so much better, too.
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The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom #10 [rate]
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Kunon the Sorcerer Can See #12 [rate]
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Hana-Kimi #12 [rate]
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Dead Account ‒ Episode 10
Just when you thought this fight couldn’t be padded anymore, it does with the usual fanfare of unnecessary flashbacks and still animation.
Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 22
Unfortunately, while the episode is just fine, it doesn't do nearly enough to capitalize on its opportunities.
New Battle Spirits TV Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, Fall Debut
Taichi Kusano, Daiki Hamano star in Battle Spirits [Re] Zekkai no Kū directed by Masashi Kudo
― A website opened on Saturday to reveal the Battle Spirits [Re] Zekkai no Kū title for the new television anime series in Bandai's Battle Spirits multimedia franchise. The website also revealed the anime's teaser promotional video, teaser visual, main cast and staff members, and fall premiere. The anime wil...
Kikunosuke Toya, Shion Wakayama Win 20th Annual Seiyū Awards
Idol unit AiScReam, Yōko Hikasa, Akira Ishida, Reina Ueda, more honored
― The organizers of the 20th Annual Seiyū Awards announced the winners on Sunday. The winners include: Best Lead Actor Award
Award for best leading performances from an actor during the year
Kikunosuke Toya Shion Wakayama Best Supporting Actor Award
Award for best supporting performances from an actor during the year Reina Ueda S...
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Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- #9 [rate]
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MiSK Foundation's Investment Company EGDC Acquires Over 5% CAPCOM Shares
Company acquired 26,788,500 CAPCOM shares or 5.03% of total outstanding shares
― Electronic Gaming Development Company, the investment company wholly owned by Saudi Arabian organization MiSK Foundation (Mohammed bin Salman Foundation), submitted a Large Shareholding Report to the Kanto Local Finance Bureau on March 13, stating that it has acquired a large number of CAPCOM shares. Electronic Gaming De...
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Anime Casts Kana Hanazawa, Nao Tōyama
Anime debuts on March 28
― The official website for the television anime of Kana Akatsuki's Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring novel series announced two more cast members on Sunday. Kana Hanazawa (left in image below) is voicing the character Kōbai Yukiyanagi, and Nao Tōyama is voicing the character Nazuna (right). Tōyama's character Nazuna will appear in the anime's first episode. The anim...
Yuka Kitagawa's Ai ga Nakereba Idol Dekinai Manga Ends on April 13
Manga about "special relationship" between introvert otaku girl, famous idol boy launched in 2024
― The April issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Friend magazine revealed on Friday that Yuka Kitagawa's Ai ga Nakereba Idol Dekinai (Without love, I can't be an idol.) manga will end in the magazine's next issue on April 13. The manga's story centers on Noa Kuroda, a hardcore fan of Ibuki, a member of the super...
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Kaya-chan Isn't Scary #10 [rate]
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Eren the Southpaw Anime Announces 3 More Cast Members
Tarusuke Shingaki, Asaki Yuikawa, Kenichirō Matsuda join cast of anime debuting on April 7
― The official website for the television anime of Kappi and nifuni's Hidarikiki no Eren (Eren the Southpaw) manga revealed three more cast members on Sunday. The anime's staff also announced that the anime will stream on Amazon Prime Video in Japan at 12:30 a.m. JST, right after its television broadcast.The ne...
Gnosia Anime Gets Stage Play in August
Show runs August 21 -September 5 at Hikosen Theater in Tokyo
― The television anime of game developer Petit Depotto's Gnosia sci-fi social deduction RPG announced on Saturday, after the final epilogue episode, the series will get a stage play adaptation in Tokyo. The show will run from August 21 - September 6 at the Hikosen Theater in Tokyo. All of the 21 performances will be livestreamed.The cast in...
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You and I Are Polar Opposites #10 [rate]
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In the Clear Moonlit Dusk #10 [rate]
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Haruhisa Nakata's Night Light Hounds Manga Ends on April 11
Series about gang member who gets involved in fight between creatures of the night debuted in October 2024
― Haruhisa Nakata announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday the Night Light Hounds manga will end in the next chapter on April 11. Nakata launched the series on the Shonen Jump+ platform in October 2024. Shueisha shipped the third compiled book volume on January 5.Manga Plus is releasing the...
Hakuōki Ibun: Berezinskii no Majo Spinoff Game Reveals Opening Movie, New Trailer
Game launches for Switch on August 27
― Idea Factory's Otomate brand unveiled a new trailer and the opening movie for Hakuōki Ibun: Berezinskii no Majo (Hakuōki Strange Tale: The Witch of Berezinski), the spinoff game for its Hakuōki otome game franchise, on Friday. The videos feature the theme song "Difinitive Time" by Kotori Koiwai. Opening Movie
New Trailer
The game launches for Nintendo Switc...
5th Girls und Panzer das Finale Film Opens on October 9; Final Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Film Includes Ribon no Musha Pilot Video
Pilot video adapts Takeshi Nogami, Takaaki Suzuki's Girls und Panzer: Ribon no Musha manga
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Sunday the fifth film in the six-part Girls und Panzer das Finale film series will open in Japan on October 9. The film will screen in Dolby Cinema, Dolby Atmos, 4DX, and MX4D, in addition to normal screenings. This will mark the first time the film series is playing in Dol...
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Anime's 2nd 'Special' Video Previews Lessy
Series airing for half-year debuts on April 4
― The official X/Twitter account 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) "biblia fantasy" light novel series, revealed the second "special video" in a series of four weekly special videos...
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Rooster Fighter #1 [rate]
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