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Labyrinth Anime Film Review
At the end of the screening of Macross' Shoji Kawamori's latest film, with my head in my hands, I sighed to myself, “How in hell’s name am I supposed to review this?"
― Within the first few minutes of director Shoji Kawamori's Labyrinth, protagonist Shiori laments that “without smartphones, humanity would be doomed”. From the events that later transpire, I suspect Kawamori's opinion is quite the oppo...
This Week in Anime - The Long, Dark Night of Long-Running Series
With One Piece about to stop continuous broadcasting, Chris and Coop talk about how logistics have changed.
― With One Piece about to stop continuous broadcasting, Chris and Coop talk about how logistics have changed. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Full Discl...
Gunsmith Cats Omnibus Volumes 1 and 2 Manga Review
There are multiple reasons why Sonoda’s Gunsmith Cats keeps getting re-published, and why it remains one of my very favorite manga of all time.
― Kenichi Sonoda's unmistakable art style helped fuel my initial intoxication with anime and manga. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, along with Appleseed's Masamune Shirow and Akira's Katsuhiro Otomo, Sonoda's perky girls with enormous eyes and gravity-defy...
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Season 2 Anime Review
I doubt this season of 7th Prince is going to convert people who didn’t care for the first.
― On paper, I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability (henceforth 7th Prince) doesn't seem like the type of show that would benefit from having any given season focused on one singular story arc, as opposed to a small handful of shorter ones that last 1–4 episodes...
This Week in Anime - Anime Movies Chainsawing Hollywood Theaters
Lucas and Coop talk Chainsaw Man with the popularity of the Reze Arc film's release.
― Lucas and Coop talk Chainsaw Man with the popularity of the Reze Arc film's release. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Coop Luca...
What It Means to Be You Volume 1 K-Comic Review
Not many manhwa of this sort bear comparing to Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s classic story The Yellow Wallpaper, but this one does.
― Princess Violet's life is no fairy tale, or at least not the cleaned-up Disney version of one. After a happy childhood as the only daughter of the royal family, she's essentially sold in marriage to an illegitimate scion of Duke Blooming's family, who will gain a legitima...
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Netflix Announces Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime Film by Director Shingo Yamashita
Movie featuring music from Vocaloid producers streams on January 22
― Netflix announced on Wednesday the Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Chō Kaguya-hime!) anime film, which it will stream on January 22. The company unveiled a trailer and a visual: The movie stars:
Yuko Natsuyoshi as Kaguya Anna Nagase as Iroha Saori Hayami as Yachiyo Shingo Yamashita (Pokémon: Twilight Wings, opening animation for Jujutsu K...
Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo TV Anime Reveals Teaser Video, Staff, Main Cast, April 2026 Debut
Yuria Kōzuki, Ayumu Murase star in series
― The official website for the anime based on Akira Konno's Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo manga revealed the anime's television debut in April 2026, the main cast, the main staff, and a teaser video on Friday. The anime will star Yuria Kōzuki as Kujima (right in below image) and Ayumu Murase as Arata Kōda (left). Noriyuki Nomata (episode director for Assassination ...
Gōmon Baito-kun no Nichijō Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists, January 4 Debut
Kishō Taniyama, Rikuya Yasuda join cast
― Kadokawa unveiled a new promotional video and visual for the television anime of Yawora Tsugumi's Gōmon Baito-kun no Nichijō (The Everyday Life of Torture Part-Time Workers) manga on Friday. The video reveals more cast members, theme song artists, and the January 4 television premiere date for the anime. The new cast members include (Character name romanizati...
Cygames, Konami Settle Lawsuit Over Uma Musume Pretty Derby Game
Terms of settlement not disclosed due to confidentiality agreement
― Cygames announced on Friday that it has settled a lawsuit with Konami Digital Entertainment regarding Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby game. Cygames stated it will not disclose the terms of the settlement due to a confidentiality agreement. Konami filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court against Cygames in March 2023. According t...
2nd Live-Action Golden Kamuy Film Casts Yū Inaba as Usami
2nd live-action film opens on March 13
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The official website for Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Kangoku Shūgeki-hen (Golden Kamuy: Attack on Abashiri Prison Arc), the second live-action film based on Satoru Noda's Golden Kamuy manga, revealed on Friday that Yū Inaba will join the film's cast as Tokishige Usami. The film will open on March 13. Kento Yamazaki reprises his role as Saichi Sugimoto and Anna Yam...
Banana Fish & A3! Announce Collaboration
Which Banana Fish characters are you going to elevate to help repay Mankai Company's debts?
― Popular shojo manga/anime series Banana Fish and mobile game A3! announced a collaboration event within the game on Tuesday with a 22-second teaser video: ★ATTENTION★ #エースリー #BANANAFISH pic.twitter.com/jUhvZY4674— 【公式】A3!（エースリー） (@mankai_company) November 4, 2025 As of press time, neither franchise has anno...
'If My Favorite Pop Idol Made it to the Budokan, I Would Die' Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Manga launched in 2015, inspired TV anime in 2020, live-action film in 2023
― The 65th chapter of Auri Hirao's If My Favorite Pop Idol Made it to the Budokan, I Would Die (Oshi ga Budōkan Ittekuretara Shinu) manga announced on Thursday that the manga will end with its next chapter. Tokyopop is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story: When it comes to idol group Cham Jam, Eripiyo is...
Persona Music Experience Comes to America
Persona Live 2026: Awakening concerts slated to host full cast from Japan
― Japanese video game publisher Atlus announced on Tuesday that its popular game series Persona will hold its first "Persona Music Experience" concerts in the United States. Titled Persona Live 2026: Awakening, the concerts will be at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Due t...
Poupelle of Chimney Town Sequel Film's Teaser Unveils Cast, March 27 Debut
Masataka Kubota returns from previous film as Poupelle, Yuzuna Nagase voices Lubicchi
― The official website for Entotsu-chō no Poupelle ~Yakusoku no Tokeidai~ (The Promised Clock Tower), the sequel film to Studio 4°C's anime film of Akihiro Nishino's Poupelle of Chimney Town (Entotsu-chō no Poupelle) picture book, unveiled a new teaser trailer and visual for the film on Friday. The teaser announces ...
Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 Anime's 17-Minute Video Previews Every Short
Anthology adapts Chainsaw Man creator's short stories
― The official Japanese YouTube channel for Amazon Prime Video began streaming a video for the Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 anthology anime series on Friday. The video shows clips from each of the eight shorts in the anthology, and lasts 17 minutes and 26 seconds, echoing the anthology's title. The anthology series includes the following titles, cast, a...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, November 2-8
Dragon Ball Super: Broly anime; Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku?!, Cupid is Struck by Lightning manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Dragon Ball Super: Broly SteelBook BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyroll US$39.98 November 4 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Akane-banashi Graphic Novel (GN) 14Please Viz Media US$11.99 November 4 At 25:00 in Akas...
Etrange Overlord Game Heads West in Early 2026
Trailer previews theme song for Switch, PS5, PS4, PC game
― NIS America announced on Thursday that it will release Gemdrops' Etrange Overlord, a game based on Roman Kitayama's novel series of the same name, in the West for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam in early 2026. The company streamed an announcement trailer featuring the theme song "Etrange Overlord" performed by...
HIDIVE to Stream Hell Mode Anime With N. American Premiere at Anime Frontier
English-subbed trailer streamed for January anime
― HIDIVE announced on Thursday that it will stream the television anime of writer Hamuo and illustrator Mo's Hell Mode - The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing (Hell Mode - Yarikomi Suki no Gamer wa Hai Settei no Isekai de Musō Suru) light novel series for the winter 2026 season. HIDIVE will screen the North American prem...
Crunchyroll Adds Beyblade X XONE Game to Mobile Devices
Crunchyroll Game Vault to launch game in coming months
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it will add FuRyu's Beyblade X XONE, a game in the Beyblade franchise, to mobile devices via the Crunchyroll Game Vault in the coming months. The game will be available for subcribers in the Mega Fan tier worldwide except select European and Asian territories. The company is also adding the French role-pla...
Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation ‒ Episode 2
Night Raven College is exactly like an Ivy League school because it's covered with statues of revered historical figures that, under the slightest bit of scrutiny, are actually awful.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game's Trailer Reveals December 4 Digital Release for Switch 2 Edition
Owners of Switch version can upgrade with progress carried over
― Sega announced on Thursday that it will release the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game digitally on December 4. There will be a Switch 2 upgrade pack for owners of the Nintendo Switch version, and progress will carry over. The company streamed an announcement trailer: The upgrade pack costs US$10.00, with a ...
Labyrinth Anime Film Review
At the end of the screening of Macross' Shoji Kawamori's latest film, with my head in my hands, I sighed to myself, “How in hell’s name am I supposed to review this?"
― Within the first few minutes of director Shoji Kawamori's Labyrinth, protagonist Shiori laments that “without smartphones, humanity would be doomed”. From the events that later transpire, I suspect Kawamori's opinion is quite the oppo...
Otaku USA Magazine Goes on Hiatus Before Switching to 2 Issues a Year
Magazine had not updated website, social media for about 2 months
― ANN reached out to Otaku USA Magazine to check on its status since its website has not had any new articles since September 2, and it has suddenly been absent on social media for about two months. The company's customer service gave the following reply, revealing that Otaku USA Magazine is on a temporary hiatus as it is changing its ...
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Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! #6 [rate]
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Solo Camping for Two #18 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - The Long, Dark Night of Long-Running Series
With One Piece about to stop continuous broadcasting, Chris and Coop talk about how logistics have changed.
― With One Piece about to stop continuous broadcasting, Chris and Coop talk about how logistics have changed. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Full Discl...
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Dusk Beyond the End of the World #6 [rate]
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Pokémon Legends Z-A Game's Trailers Reveal December 10 Release for 'Mega Dimensions' DLC
Videos reveal Hyperspace Lumiose, donut chef Ansha, new Mega Evolutions
― The Official Pokémon YouTube Channel began streaming on Thursday three videos for the Pokémon Legends Z-A game, and they announce the December 10 release date for the "Mega Dimension" DLC. The first two trailers reveal Hyperspace Lumiose, a new area with different Pokémon not found in the base game, some of them over the normal...
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A Star Brighter Than the Sun #6 [rate]
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This Monster Wants to Eat Me #6 [rate]
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Institute of North Korean Studies Releases Webtoon Adaptation of Eun-kyung's Diary for Free
Original book depicts daily life of North Korean high school girl
― Eun-kyung's Diary, often referred to as the North Korean version of Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl, has been adapted into a webtoon and is available for free. The Institute of North Korean Studies (INKS) in South Korea announced that a webtoon depicting the daily life of a North Korean high school girl will be distributed th...
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My Awkward Senpai #6 [rate]
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A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace ‒ Episode 5
Isn't it great when the solution to a problem just magically appears, drunk at your doorstep?
Jank Runk Family Manga Ends With 20th Volume
Manga to end in 3 chapters; final volume ships on January 13
― Amazon is listing the 20th compiled book volume of Hiroshi Takahashi's Jank Runk Family manga as its final volume, which will ship on January 13. This year's 22nd issue of Akita Shoten's Young Champion magazine also revealed on October 28 that the manga will end in three chapters with its final arc "Ningen VS Kurome Gundan-hen" (Human vs ...
Webtoon Platform KTOON to End Service on December 31
Platform's 12-year run ends as competition in Korean webtoon industry continues to intensify
― KTOON, a Korean webtoon platform that launched in 2013 under the name Olleh Market Webtoon, will officially end its service on December 31, 2025. The company announced that the decision was made due to changes in the business environment. Starting November 1, new user registration and Berry (in-app currenc...
The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest Anime Reveals 3 New Cast in 2nd Main Promo Video
Yōko Hikasa, Kishō Taniyama, Shōgo Sakata join anime's cast
― The staff for the television anime of Alto and Yuunagi's The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest (Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahō ni Tesshiteita Kyūtei Mahōshi) light novel series revealed the anime's second key visual and main promotional video, and three new cast members on Thursday. The newly announced cast are: Yōko Hik...
Hell Mode Reveals 3 New Cast Members
Tomokazu Sugita, Shōya Chiba, Marie Miyake join cast for anime debuting in January 2026
― The official website for the television anime of writer Hamuo and illustrator Mo's Hell Mode - The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing (Hell Mode - Yarikomi Suki no Gamer wa Hai Settei no Isekai de Musō Suru) light novel series revealed three new cast members on Thursday. The new cas...
The Case Book of Arne Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Yuki Sakakihara, Yūki Shin, Yōko Hikasa join cast of January 6 anime
― The staff for the television anime of Game Magazine's The Case Book of Arne (Arne no Jiken-bo) mystery game revealed three new cast members on Thursday, in celebration of the game's eighth anniversary.Yuki Sakakihara as ZisyeYūki Shin as NachzehrerYōko Hikasa as AmyThe anime will premiere on January 6 on NTV and other channels at ...
Terraformars Manga Still Planned to Resume This Year
Manga went on hiatus on April 10, originally planned to resume this summer
― The official X/Twitter account for Kenichi Tachibana and Yū Sasuga's Terraformars manga announced on Tuesday that the manga still plans to resume from its current hiatus sometime before the end of the year.The manga went on hiatus on April 10, and was originally planned to resume this summer, before being delayed to fall, be...
HIDIVE Reveals Hero Without a Class Anime's English Dub Cast
English dub available now
― HIDIVE revealed the cast for its English dub for the television anime of author Shichio Kuzu and illustrator Yumehito Ueda's Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! (Mushoku no Eiyū: Betsu ni Skill Nanka Iranakattan da ga) novel series on Wednesday. The dub cast — under ADR director John Swasey, ADR scriptwriter Kalin Black, English audio mixer Brent Marshall, and au...
Crunchyroll Streams Natsume's Book of Friends 7th Season Anime's Bonus Episode
Bonus episode included in 7th season's 5th Blu-ray, DVD volume
― Crunchyroll started streaming on Tuesday the bonus episode of Natsume Yūjin-Chō Shichi, the seventh season of the anime franchise based on Yuki Midorikawa's Natsume's Book of Friends (Natsume Yūjin-Chō) manga. The episode is titled "The Outstretched Hand." The episode streams with English subtitles and an English dub. The bonus episode ...
Chainsaw Man Anime Film Stays at #1, 4th Sumikko Gurashi Anime Opens at #4
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle drops to #5, Live-action 5 Centimeters per Second drops to #6
― Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, stayed at #1 in its seventh weekend at the Japanese box office from October 24-26. The film sold 294,000 tickets and earned 440,709,600 yen (about US$2.86 million) from Friday to Sund...
John Tarachine's Credits Roll Into The Sea Manga Ends, Gets Spinoff Chapter in January
Award-winning manga about 65-year-old amateur filmmaker launched in October 2020
― The December issue of Akita Shoten's Mystery Bonita magazine published the final chapter of John Tarachine's Credits Roll Into The Sea (Umi ga Hashiru Endroll) manga on Thursday. The magazine will publish a spinoff chapter in the February issue in early January.The manga's ninth volume will be the final volume.The mang...
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Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation #2 [rate]
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Seven Seas Licenses Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami, Uesugi-kun Wants to Quit Being a Girl, 4 More Titles
Also licensed: Saving a Weapon Shop from Bankruptcy after the Demon King's Defeat; Magic Repo Man: Dumped by My Party, I'll Cash In With a Cute Support Fairy to Become the Strongest!; more
― Seven Seas announced the following licenses on Wednesday: Title: Saving a Weapon Shop from Bankruptcy after the Demon King's Defeat light novel
Creator(s): Kohji Natsumi, Reita
Release Date: August 2026 (volume 1...
Power Up Your Ki With Dragon Ball Z DLC for Minecraft
Bestselling game partners with legendary anime for new DLC
― Best-selling game franchise Minecraft and Toei Animation announced on Tuesday that they have partnered to bring legendary anime series Dragon Ball Z to Minecraft for its new "Dragon Ball Z DLC by Cyclone" game mode. The Minecraft series began streaming a trailer highlighting the different battle areas, characters, and fighting abilities. Pl...
KPop Demon Hunters Sequel Is Coming — But Will Take 4 Years to Cook
Reports: Sony, Netflix target 2029 release for KPop Demon Hunters 2 sequel
― KPop Demon Hunters has been soaring through viewership and music charts alike so strongly that a sequel seems all but inevitable, but industry news reports on Wednesday finally say that Sony and Netflix are aiming to open a sequel to the hit film in 2029. The film's returning sing-along theatrical screenings also grossed US$...
Writer Fuyu Aoki, Artist Virginia Nitōhei Launch New Manga on November 12
Shōnin Reijō Agnes manga follows banished villainess who becomes successful businesswoman
― This year's 23rd issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump magazine revealed on Wednesday that writer Fuyu Aoki and artist Virginia Nitōhei will launch a new manga titled Shōnin Reijō Agnes: Henkyō ni Tsuihōsareta Akuyaku Reijō wa Shōsai wo Hakkishi Nariagaru (Merchant's Daughter Agnes: The Villainess Banished to a Remot...
Saki Ichibu's Hametsu o Hikaeta Akuyaku Reijō ga Muri Shite Heroine wo Enjita Kekka Light Novel Gets Manga
Tamago Aoi draws manga
― Shogakukan's Manga One website launched a manga adaptation of Saki Ichibu's Hametsu o Hikaeta Akuyaku Reijō ga Muri Shite Heroine wo Enjita Kekka ~Taida na Yosei ga Akogare Nanoni, Daini Ōji no Dekiai Route ni Konwakuchū~ (The Evil Villainess Who Managed to Avoid Her Own Downfall is Forced to Become the Heroine ~Despite Wanting to Live Out the Rest of Her Days in Peace, She S...
The Diary of a Middle-Aged Sage's Carefree Life in Another World Gets Prequel Manga
Zero Sword and Sorceress World manga set before main story
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Frontier Works Alter announced on Friday that Yasukiyo Kotobuki's The Diary of a Middle-Aged Sage's Carefree Life in Another World light novels will get a new spinoff manga titled The Diary of a Middle-Aged Sage's Carefree Life in Another World Zero Sword and Sorceress World set for release digi...
Satsuki Nakamura, Other Authors Launch New Manga in Jump Toon
Nakamura, Manasuke, Natsuo Kume, Kaori Saki launch Akujo ni Shitette Itta Jan! Namida
― This year's 49th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Tuesday that Satsuki Nakamura, Manasuke, Natsuo Kume, and Kaori Saki have launched their new manga Akujo ni Shitette Itta Jan! Namida (I Told You to Make Me Into a Wicked Woman! Crying) in Shueisha's Jump Toon vertical scrolling web manga...
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 ‒ Episode 2
Honestly, I have fewer issues with the droid-transforming power armor than I do with Crane wearing short sleeves in the snow.
My Hero Academia: Team Up Missions Spinoff Manga Gets Special 1-Shot Story on December 4
Yoko Akiyama's spinoff manga ended on January 4
― The December issue of Shueisha's Saikyō Jump magazine revealed on Tuesday that Yoko Akiyama's My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions, a spinoff manga of Kōhei Horikoshi's My Hero Academia manga, will get a special one-shot story in the magazine's next issue on December 4. Viz Media publishes the manga and describes the story:The aspiring heroes of My Hero...
Bogus Skill <<fruitmaster>> Anime Gets English Dub on November 6
Aiden Call, Kayla Temshiv, Reshel Mae, others star in dub on Thursday
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will stream an English dub for television anime of Hanyuu and Air Matsukoto's Bogus Skill <<fruitmaster>> ~About that time I became able to eat unlimited numbers of Skill Fruits (that kill you)~ (Hazure Skill "Kinomi Master" ~Skill no Mi (Tabetara Shinu) wo Mugen ni Taberareru Yо̄ ni Nat...
Sonic Rumble Game Launches for iOS, Android, Google Play, Steam
Battle royale mobile game to feature collaborations with other Sega franchises
― Sega announced on Wednesday that it has launched Sonic Rumble, its battle royale mobile game for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, for iOS, Android, Google Play, and PC via Steam on Wednesday after several delays. The game was originally slated for release this past winter, but the game's website announced in February ...
Capcom Publishes Guidelines for Derivative Works
Capcom clarifies stance toward which types of works are allowed
― Capcom announced new guidelines for fan-created derivative works based on the company's intellectual properties on Tuesday. The new policy clarifies the company's stance towards specific types of derivative works. Creators of derivative works do not need to ask Capcom for permission, so long as the derivative works follows the guidelin...
The Obsessed Anime Film Reveals Lyric Music Video for Theme Song
Awesome City Club perform main theme song "Fanfare" for film on Friday
― Bandai Namco Filmworks streamed a lyric music video on Wednesday of Awesome City Club's theme song "Fanfare" for The Obsessed, the musical anime film of Shinji Ishii's Toritsukare Otoko (Obsessed Man) novel. The film will open in Japan on Friday. The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival screened the film. Ae! group member Ma...
Unpaid Labor Allegations Cast Shadow Over Naver WEBTOON's Market Dominance
South Korea's largest webcomic platform has found itself in the spotlight for two reasons: its rising global profile and growing criticism over alleged unfair labor practices.
― Naver WEBTOON, South Korea's largest webcomic platform and a publicly listed company in the U.S., has recently found itself in the spotlight for two contrasting reasons: its rising global profile, boosted by a collaboration w...
AnimeFesta's Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, January 2026 Premiere
Hana Yurimoto, Yuta Ikarashi, Momosuke, Iroha Haruno star
― The official X/Twitter account for Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy, the television anime of writer Hirafumi and illustrator Yagi Shinba's Ichiko Aika: Zatsu de Namaiki na Imōto to Warikirenai Ani manga unveiled on Wednesday a visual, cast, staff, and January 2026 premiere. The anime stars:
Hana Yurimoto as Aika Takamura Yūta Ikarashi as Kōta T...
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Game's Trailer Reveals November 21 Release for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S Versions, Character Pack 7
"Future Island Egghead Pack" includes S-Snake, Jewelry Bonney, CP0 Rob Lucci
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Wednesday a new trailer for its One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 game, and it announces that the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 versions will launch on November 21. The Character Pack 7, titled the "Future Island Egghead Pack" will also launch on the same day,...
Gunsmith Cats Omnibus Volumes 1 and 2 Manga Review
There are multiple reasons why Sonoda’s Gunsmith Cats keeps getting re-published, and why it remains one of my very favorite manga of all time.
― Kenichi Sonoda's unmistakable art style helped fuel my initial intoxication with anime and manga. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, along with Appleseed's Masamune Shirow and Akira's Katsuhiro Otomo, Sonoda's perky girls with enormous eyes and gravity-defy...
Hero Without a Class TV Anime's Promo Video Reveals 2 New Cast Members
Series casts Shōya Chiba as Kaito, Yui Ogura as Colette for City of Magic arc
― The official website for the television anime of author Shichio Kuzu and illustrator Yumehito Ueda's Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! (Mushoku no Eiyū: Betsu ni Skill Nanka Iranakattan da ga) novel series revealed on Wednesday a promotional video, visual, and two new cast members for the City of Magic arc: Th...
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Let's Play #6 [rate]
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Live-Action One Piece Series Season 3 Casts Xolo Maridueña as Ace
Announcement video features Maridueña
― The staff for the third live-action season based on Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga announced on Wednesday that it has cast Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace. The staff unveiled a video featuring Maridueña: The third season has previously cast Cole Escola as Bon Clay. Ian Stokes and Joe Tracz are co-showrunners, writers and executive producers for the third seaso...
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The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess #5 [rate]
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Netflix Announces Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime Film by Director Shingo Yamashita
Movie featuring music from Vocaloid producers streams on January 22
― Netflix announced on Wednesday the Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Chō Kaguya-hime!) anime film, which it will stream on January 22. The company unveiled a trailer and a visual: The movie stars:
Yuko Natsuyoshi as Kaguya Anna Nagase as Iroha Saori Hayami as Yachiyo Shingo Yamashita (Pokémon: Twilight Wings, opening animation for Jujutsu K...
Mechanical Marie ‒ Episode 5
Marie 2’s cottoned onto how dim Arthur is, lying to him with gay abandon about Marie’s fake robot nature.
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Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- #6 [rate]
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Wandance #5 [rate]
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Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ Episode 5
What caused this? A weapon of mass destruction? A collision of heavenly bodies? A clumsy Super Saiyan?
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ Episode 5
The big dungeon crawl continues, and despite a few shortcomings, I left this episode feeling like I was eatin’ good.
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Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! #7 [rate]
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Ikoku Nikki Anime Unveils 4 More Cast Members, Theme Song Artists
Junichi Suwabe, Sumire Morohoshi, Eriko Matsui, Takashi Kondō join cast of January series
― The staff for the television anime of Tomoko Yamashita's Ikoku Nikki (Diary of a Strange Land) manga revealed four new cast members and theme song artists on Wednesday. Singer-songwriter Tomoo performs the opening theme song "Sonare," and pop duo Bialystocks will perform the ending theme song "Kotozute" (Hears...
The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses' Kouji Seo Launches New Manga in January
The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses ended on Wednesday
― This year's 49th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine announced on Wednesday that Kouji Seo will launch a new manga series in the magazine's seventh issue of 2026 on January 14. The announcement teases the new series as a romantic comedy set on a remote island. Seo ended The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses (Megami no Café Terrace) manga on ...
Konami Rejected Matrix Directors' Request for Game — Hideo Kojima Was Never Told
Kojima: “In all these 26 years, no one ever told me such a conversation had taken place”
― Game director Hideo Kojima said through his X (formerly Twitter) account on October 29 that he was not asked or told about producing a Matrix video game in 1999. Kojima reported, “I was surprised to hear the news on social media that the Wachowski sisters had 'offered me a Matrix game project!' in 1999. In all...
Parallel Leap Syndrome Manga Starts Last Arc
Series debuted in August 2022
― The December issue of Shonengahosha's Young king Ours magazine announced on Saturday that Nobuyuki Takahashi's Parallel Leap Syndrome manga is entering its final arc. AI localization company Orange Inc. publishes the series in English and describes the story: My childhood sweetheart is marrying a handsome stranger! Is this the end of our destined romance? If I had conf...
Nijisanji & Takara Tomy Partner for New VTuber Card Game
Game slated for spring 2027
― Japanese VTuber agency Nijisanji announced on Tuesday that it is partnering with Japanese toy maker Takara Tomy for a new VTuber card game. The card game is slated to release in spring 2027, with more details coming in spring 2026. Takara Tomy is renowned for producing and distributing collectable card games in Japan. The company currently produces the Duel Masters, Dete...
Strange Pictures Manga Enters Final Arc
Manga adaptation debuted in October 2024
― The November 4 issue of Futabasha's Manga Action magazine announced on Tuesday that Kikō Aiba's manga adaptation of Uketsu's Strange Pictures (Henna E) original novel will enter its final arc in the November 18 issue. Titan Manga describes its story: Strange Pictures is the spine-tingling manga adaptation of Uketsu's bestselling debut novel, brought vividly...
Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc Manga Takes Break
Manga previously took 1-month break in August
― The December issue of Shueisha's Jump SQ. magazine revealed on Tuesday that Nobuhiro Watsuki and his novelist wife/story collaborator Kaoru Kurosaki's Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc (Rurouni Kenshin, Meiji Kenkaku Romantan: Hokkaidō-hen) manga will take a break until the March issue. The manga resumed serialization on September 4 following a 1-month bre...
Sōsō Sakakibara, Yukiaki Kurando's 'Jaa, Kimi no Kawari ni Korosō ka?' Manga Gets Epilogue
Main story ended on Tuesday
― The December issue of Akita Publishing's Bessatsu Young Champion magazine announced on Tuesday that Sōsō Sakakibara and Yukiaki Kurando's Jaa, Kimi no Kawari ni Korosō ka? (Well, Should I Commit Murder In Your Stead?) manga will get a 3-chapter epilogue in the magazine's February, March, and April issues. The magazine also published the final chapter of the main story i...
JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World Gets Winter Novel
Novel launches on December 5
― Shinchosha's Comic Bunch Kai announced on Friday that Ko Hiratori's JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World (JK Haru wa Isekai de Shōfu ni Natta) series will get a winter novel with illustrations by J-ta Yamada in the magazine beginning on December 5. Hiratori began serializing the story on the "Shōsetsuka ni Narō" (Let's Become Novelists) website in October 2016. Haya...
Square Enix's PARANORMASIGHT Game Gets Spinoff Manga
PARANORMASIGHT: File 25 - Reikan Shōjō Kurosuzu Mio no Kaigō debuted on November 2
― The X (formerly Twitter) account for Square Enix's Manga Up! platform announced on Sunday that Square Enix's PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo game has inspired a manga by Hinase Momoyama titled PARANORMASIGHT: File 25 - Reikan Shōjō Kurosuzu Mio no Kaigō (PARANORMASIGHT: File 25 - The Chance Encounter of ...
Kamitsubaki Studio, Entergram Announce Virtual Ties: Isekaijoucho Musoukyoku Game
Virtual idol management game launches on March 19
― Kamitsubaki Studio revealed on Monday that it is working with publisher Entergram to release the Virtual Ties: Isekaijoucho Musoukyoku (Virtual Ties: Isekaijoucho Dreamlike Melody) virtual idol management game featuring virtual talent Isekaijoucho for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC via Steam on March 19.
The player will support in-game childhoo...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sells Over 10 Million Units
Mario Kart World launch game sells 9.57 million units
― Nintendo revealed on Tuesday the second quarter financial results for its current fiscal year ending on March 31, 2026. The new Nintendo Switch 2 system has sold 10.36 million units as of September 30. Switch 2 software sales amount to 20.62 million units as of September 30, with the Mario Kart World launch game representing 9.57 million units, ...
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Yano-kun's Ordinary Days #6 [rate]
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My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ Episode 5
Once Akira wakes up, he's likely to be on the warpath—and that's not even considering what Amelia may be willing to do to get her revenge.
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Ninja vs. Gokudo #5 [rate]
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I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Season 2 Anime Review
I doubt this season of 7th Prince is going to convert people who didn’t care for the first.
― On paper, I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability (henceforth 7th Prince) doesn't seem like the type of show that would benefit from having any given season focused on one singular story arc, as opposed to a small handful of shorter ones that last 1–4 episodes...
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime Delays 6th Episode to December 2
6th episode was originally scheduled for November 11
― The official website for the television anime of Hiromu and raemz's Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle (Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka) light novel series announced on Wednesday that the sixth episode has been delayed from November 11 to December 2 due to circumstances with production. The series will then air the seventh episode on December 7, t...
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ‒ Episode 164
Everybody else sees a monster, but Deku cannot shake the glimpse of the small, crying child.
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Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle #5 [rate]
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Game's 'Survive' Trailer Previews Gameplay
Game launches on December 4 for Switch, Switch 2
― Nintendo began streaming on Tuesday a gameplay trailer titled "Survive" for its Metroid Prime 4: Beyond game: The game will launch for December 4 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Switch 2 Edition allows mouse controls. In addition, players can adjust between 4K 60fps HDR for quality or 1080p 120fps HDR for perfor...
OceanVeil Adds 10 Anime Titles from Media Blasters
Doomed Megalopolis, Chu-Bra!, Grenadier: The Beautiful Warrior, more
― WWWave Corporation's new anime streaming platform OceanVeil announced on Monday that it is partnering with Media Blasters to release the following anime before the end of 2025. The following titles will stream in Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub: Doomed Megalopolis Chu-Bra! Grenadier: The Beautiful Warrior (pictu...
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 5
This is the most quintessential episode of Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider so far. It is a perfect encapsulation of the show, both in its action and humor.
The Obsessed Anime Film's New Film Clips Highlight Cielo
Clips feature Cielo singing "Snowish" in-movie song, Giuseppe/Cielo's first meeting
― Bandai Namco Filmworks began streaming two new film clips for The Obsessed, the musical anime film of Shinji Ishii's Toritsukare-otoko (Obsessed Man) novel on Tuesday. The first clip features a part of the in-movie song "Snowish" performed by Cielo, as voiced by Hayato Kakizawa. Awesome City Club member atagi produc...
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Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill #5 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Anime Movies Chainsawing Hollywood Theaters
Lucas and Coop talk Chainsaw Man with the popularity of the Reze Arc film's release.
― Lucas and Coop talk Chainsaw Man with the popularity of the Reze Arc film's release. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Coop Luca...
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With You, Our Love Will Make it Through #4 [rate]
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GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ Episode 5
This has all the energy I normally expect from Gintama's sense of humor, and while I don't know that this makes up for how weak last week's episode was, it feels like a step in the right direction.
Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ Episode 4
Once the pasta zombie apocalypse begins, it's fun to see how our heroes deal with the situation without overreacting.
Oshi no Ko Season 3's Full Promo Video Unveils Ending Song, January 14 Debut (Updated With Subbed Trailer)
New visuals for Ai, Aqua, Ruby, Kana Arima, Akane Kurokawa, MEMcho also presented
― A livestreamed event for the third Oshi no Ko anime season debuted the season's first full promotional video and main visual on Tuesday. The video (later streamed with English subtitles) announces and previews the ending theme song "Serenade" by natori, and it also announces the season's January 14 premiere date. Upda...
Ranma ½ ‒ Episode 17
It’s a perfect distillation of everything that makes the show fun.
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Anime Unveils Teaser, Theme Song Artists
Unison Square Garden performs anime's opening, ending songs
― The official website for the television anime of Mika Yamamori's In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki) manga started streaming the anime's first teaser promotional video with animated footage on Tuesday. The anime's staff also announced that Unison Square Garden, the rock band whose members are fans of Yamamori's works, is c...
New High School! Kimengumi Anime Casts 'Bangumi' Delinquents
Nobuhiko Okamoto plays leader Yō Nihiruda
― The official website for the new television anime of Motoei Shinzawa's High School! Kimengumi (High School! Funny-Face Club) manga revealed on Tuesday the "leader visual" and cast for the "Bangumi" (literally "Program," a nod to how gangs are named in Japanese), a group of five delinquent students who have repeated a year in junior high school. Nobuhiko Oka...
Kodansha Establishes Studio in Hollywood With Award-Winning Director Chloe Zhao
Kodansha Studios to produce live-action film, TV adaptations of Japanese manga, novels for global audience
― Publishing company Kodansha announced on Tuesday that it has established Kodansha Studios in Hollywood with award-winning Chinese director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) and film producer Nicolas Gonda. Zhao is serving as the new company's chief creative officer, and Gonda as president and chief opera...
Manga Artist Masakazu Katsura Halts All New Work to Recuperate After Major Surgery
Artist behind Video Girl Ai, DNA², Tiger & Bunny adds it will take a while to regain his strength
― Manga artist Masakazu Katsura reported on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday that he recently had a major surgery, although he could not go into much detail on it. As a result, he has put all his work on hold except for previous projects (commissioned before the surgery), on which he still wor...
Oshiri Dandy the Young Manga Animated Within Butt Detective TV Anime Next April
Manga about adventures of Oshiri Tantei's father launched in 2020
― The staff for the Butt Detective (Oshiri Tantei) anime announced on Tuesday, November 4 that Akihiro Sakuchi's Oshiri Dandy the Young (Butt Dandy the Young) manga will be adapted into anime within the Butt Detective television anime, starting in April 2026. (November 4 is nicknamed "Ii Oshiri no Hi" or "Nice Butt Day" in Japan as a w...