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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2026, Feb 26-Mar 4
The Holy Grail of Eris climbs to #4 this week while the top 3 spots are hogged by the Journal-Kamuy-Fate triumvirate. Find out where your favorites rank this week!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings ar...
BEASTARS Final Season Part 2
While I still appreciate the juicy meal that was BEASTARS, the final bite was far from the most satisfying.
― Just like that, the anime that made a lot of people question whether or not they're actually furries has ended officially. But does it end on a high note? As someone who read and quite enjoyed the manga, it was interesting seeing exactly how things deviated. This is not a one-to-one adaptatio...
Answerman - Why is One of the Most-Anticipated Anime of the Season Airing on YouTube?
Fans were shocked when Akane-banashi staff announced it would air on YouTube instead of a major streaming service. Jerome explains why it makes business sense.
― Chuck Hashi asks: "One of the most anticipated anime adaptations of spring 2026 isn't going to Crunchyroll, Netflix, or Amazon in North America. Instead, TV Asahi is putting Akane-banashi on a dedicated YouTube channel for free. What's goin...
This Week in Mobile Games - I Wanna Be The Very Best, Like Mobile Ever Was
The Pokémon brand has intertwined with the concept of gaming on the go. Josh looks back on 30 years of monster-catching, the upcoming Cat's Eye mobile collab, and more.
― Hey, there! Welcome to another installment of This Week In Mobile Games. The seasons are a-changing, which means a lot of feeling under the weather while it seems to shift from under your feet (or rather, over your head). While snif...
Dangers in My Heart Volumes 1-8 Manga Review
Where Kyotaro is prone to over-thinking and wrongly attributing negative motivations to others, Anna is almost pathologically open, and endearingly quirky.
― It's telling that author Norio Sakurai uses the German loanword “karte” instead of “chapter” for every installment of her most famous manga, The Dangers in My Heart. It's used in Japan to refer to a hospital inpatient's medical chart. Second-yea...
This Week in Anime - Politics as Usual
Lucas and Chris examine some of anime's more politically charged offerings. If you're looking for escapism, these ain't it.
― Lucas and Chris examine some of anime's more politically charged offerings. If you're looking for escapism, these ain't it. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
Baki The Grappler Volume 7-8 Manga Review
When beating the crap out of other people just isn’t enough, Baki turns to a giant ape for help getting stronger.
― Narrator Disclaimer: Baki The Grappler is not intended to illustrate martial arts in any meaningfully realistic way. Check with your doctor before continuing physical activity with broken bones and ruptured limbs. Baki The Grappler is a primer in unrealistic bloodsports. It's both amazi...
Answerman - Do Japanese School Gangs Really Exist?
From Akira to Tokyo Revengers, Jerome discusses how much is real and how much is a fictional trope.
― Alex asks: "I've seen a lot of anime and manga that portray large groups of kids from middle school to high school in gangs that are affiliated with a particular school. Do such gangs exist, and how much impact do they have on society?" I love this question. Thank you for sending it in. You're not a...
The Water Magician Anime Series Review
All in all, The Water Magician is proof that subverting clichés just for the sake of it does not make an entertaining story.
― *Note: This review contains major spoilers for The Water Magician. As someone who has seen more isekai anime than they can count, watching The Water Magician is a uniquely baffling experience. At its most basic, it's built on the premise of an isekai genre-savvy protagonist, ...
Top News
Junket Bank Manga Gets TV Anime
Sōma Saitō, Rikuya Yasuda star in CUE anime this October
― A new official website opened on Thursday to announce that Ikkō Tanaka's Junket Bank manga is getting a television anime in October. The website unveiled a visual, main cast, and staff. Tanaka shared an illustration to commemorate the announcement: The anime stars: Sōma Saitō as Shin Mafutsu Rikuya Yasuda as Akira Mitarai Seiji Kishi (Assassi...
So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? Manga Gets TV Anime
Kikunosuke Toya, Yōko Hikasa, Azusa Tachibana star in BAKKKA anime in October
― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime adaptation of writer Nazuna Miki and artist Tsukasa Araki's So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? (Tensei Goblin dakedo Shitsumon Aru?) manga. The website also revealed the anime's teaser visual, main cast, staff members, and October premiere. The a...
Reincarnation in the Game World Dan-Katsu Light Novel Series Gets TV Anime
Kaede Nishikigi launched story of player reincarnated in dungeon-crawl RPG in 2021
― TO Books announced on Wednesday that Kaede Nishikigi's Reincarnation in the Game World Dan-Katsu: Game Addict Plays "Encouragement for Job Hunting in Dungeons" From a "New Game" (Game Sekai Tensei <Dan-Katsu> ~Gamer wa [Dungeon Shūkatsu no Susume] o <Hajime kara> Play Suru~) light novel series is receiving a televisi...
Fist of the North Star, Galaxy Express 999 Composer Nozomi Aoki Dies at 94
Aoki also composed soundtracks for Akuma-kun, Patalliro!, more anime
― The Nikkan Sports and Anime! Anime! news websites reported on Monday that composer and arranger Nozomi Aoki died on February 20. He was 94. Folk singer Chiharu Matsuyama first announced the news on the Matsuyama Chiharu On the Radio radio program on March 8. Aoki arranged many of Matsuyama's early songs in the late 70s. Aoki was b...
2026 Doraemon Film Stays at #1, 2nd That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Film Drops to #6
Gintama 'Yoshiwara in Flames' compilation film drops to #9, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! to #10
― The 2026 Doraemon film, Eiga Doraemon: Shin Nobita no Kaitei Kiganjō (Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil), stayed at #1 in its second weekend. The film sold 394,600 tickets and earned 518,978,900 yen (US$3.26 million) over the three-day weekend. The film has sold a total of 1....
Masami Kurumada to Launch New Saint Seiya Tenkai-hen Manga on May 14
Also: "Saint Seiya Then" 3rd installment "Saint Seiya Then III: Ketsui" published on Thursday
― This year's 15th issue of Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine revealed on Thursday that Masami Kurumada will start the new series Saint Seiya Tenkai-hen (Saint Seiya: The Heavens Arc) in the magazine's 24th issue that will ship on May 14. Additionally, the magazine published the third installmen...
The Ramparts of Ice Anime's New Video Previews Opening Song
Novelbright performs opening song "Tōmei" for coming-of-age romantic comedy
― The official website for the television anime of Kōcha Agasawa's Koori no Jyōheki (The Ramparts of Ice or Ice Castle Wall) manga began streaming the second promotional video for the anime on Thursday. The video previews the anime's opening theme song "Tōmei" (Invisible) by the rock band Novelbright.
The anime will premier...
Shield Yourself with New Gundam Sleeping Bag
Fend off chill and absorb beams (*Not guaranteed against beams)
― The online Premium Bandai store announced pre-orders for Mobile Suit Gundam's RX-78-2 Gundam Shield Sleeping Bag from Strict-G (the Gundam fashion brand) and outdoors gear maker Nanga on Tuesday. The sleeping bag features a zipper with snag-reducing components to minimize damage to the fabric. The bag's inner and outer fabric will be 1...
Aoashi Season 2's Teaser Reveals Returning Cast, New Staff, October 4 TV Debut
Kazuki Yokoyama is new director with character designers Asami Taguchi, Junko Yamanaka
― The official website for the television anime of Yūgo Kobayashi's Aoashi manga unveiled a new teaser promotional video and visual for the anime's second season on Thursday. The trailer reveals the anime's returning cast members, new staff members, and October 4 television premiere date on NHK Educational. Kazuki ...
Little Mouse's Red Vest Anime's Teaser Reveals Theme Song
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Tsuyoshi Muro, Sakana-kun perform theme song
― The official website for the television anime of Nakashiwo and Noriko Ueno's Little Mouse's Red Vest (Nezumi-kun no Chokki or literally, Nezumi-kun's Vest) picture book series unveiled a longer version of the teaser promotional video for the anime on Thursday. The video reveals and previews the anime's theme song "Good Luck!...
Creator yoruhashi Indicates End of Nemureru Mori no Rega Manga
Manga with twisted take on Sleeping Beauty tale launched in August 2025
― Manga creator yoruhashi indicated in the April issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine on Monday that the Nemureru Mori no Rega (Sleeping Rega, or literally, Sleeping Rega in the Woods) manga has ended, but also said the story is only halfway through its journey. The magazine also asked readers to look forward to yoruhashi...
New Fist of the North Star Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Cast, Opening Theme Song, April 10 Premiere
Series casts Yuichi Nakamura as Rei, Ruriko Aoki as Mamiya
― Warner Bros. Japan unveiled on Thursday the second promotional video, more cast members, and April 10 premiere for Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star-, the new anime of Buronson and Tetsuo Hara's landmark manga Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken). The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Hallelujah" by Alexandros. The st...
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto Meets Super Mario's Yoshi
Fans at March 31 Dodgers game can receive Yoshi bobblehead as Yamamoto
― The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team released on Saturday a video of World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto meeting Super Mario Bros. character Yoshi. The post shows Yamamoto doing a handstand while being bothered by Yoshi. The video's caption reads "Yoshinobu meets Yoshi" and announces that the Dodgers will collaborate with The S...
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Adds Infinity Castle Giyu DLC on March 11
Infinity Castle Tanjiro launched on February 13
― Sega announced on Wednesday in a new trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, the sequel game to the 2021 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles game, that it has released the fifth DLC character for the "Infinity Castle Part 1 Character Pass," the Infinity Castle version of Giyu.A paid Character Pass DL...
5th Live-Action Kingdom Film's Teaser Unveils Title, July 17 Debut
Kento Yamazaki reprises Shin role in Kingdom: Tamashii no Kessen
― The official website for the live-action films of Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom manga revealed on Thursday a new teaser trailer, teaser visual, title, and opening date for the fifth film. Kingdom: Tamashii no Kessen (Decisive Battle of the Soul) will open in Japanese theaters on July 17.
Kento Yamazaki is reprising his role of Xin (Shin). ...
WEBTOON Seralizes The Witcher Comics From Dark Horse
Move expands ongoing collaboration between WEBTOON, Dark Horse.
― WEBTOON Entertainment began serializing on Monday comics from The Witcher franchise after acquiring the rights to adapt titles from Dark Horse Comics' back catalog. The comics are adapted from the original Dark Horse graphic novels and reformatted for WEBTOON's vertical scrolling format, with new episodes scheduled to release weekly. ...
Oshi no Ko Season 3 ‒ Episode 9
When Oshi No Ko claims to be generalizing about the industry, what it’s really doing is talking about itself.
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Game's Trailer Reveals April 15 Release on PC
Game launched for PS5, PS4 Switch in West on February 17
― Idea Factory International announced on Wednesday that Compile Heart's role-playing game Calamity Angels: Special Delivery (Todokero! Tatakae! Calamity Angels) will launch in English for PC via Steam on April 15. The release will include support for English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language formats. A playable de...
Natsume Announces Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea Game
Farming sim to launch for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
― Natsume announced on Wednesday Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, a new game in the Harvest Moon farming sim franchise, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. In Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, players must revive the Guardian Spirits and revitalize Teradea, after the mist of the Forest o...
Rooster Fighter Anime Previews 3-Minute Clip Ahead of Premiere
Anime debuts on Toonami on Saturday
― Viz Media and Adult Swim began streaming on Wednesday an English-dubbed 3-minute preview of the anime of Shu Sakuratani's Rooster Fighter (Niwatori Fighter) manga.
The anime will debut on Toonami on Saturday, before streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on Sunday. The anime will debut on television in Japan on April 5. Viz Media describes the story: Keiji is more than ...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2026, Feb 26-Mar 4
The Holy Grail of Eris climbs to #4 this week while the top 3 spots are hogged by the Journal-Kamuy-Fate triumvirate. Find out where your favorites rank this week!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind that these rankings ar...
Takako Shimura Launches Manga Based on Danchi no Futari Novel
Manga based on Chiya Fujino's novel about 2 women in their 50s launches on April 2
― The April issue of Futabasha's Jour magazine revealed on March 3 that Takako Shimura will launch a manga adaptation of Chiya Fujino's Danchi no Futari (The Pair at the Apartment Complex) in the magazine's next issue on April 2.【新連載】ただいま発売中のJOUR4月号に予告カット掲載中です。5月号より藤野千夜先生原作『団地のふたり』のコミカライズ連載が始まります。どうぞよろしくお願いします！ pic.twi...
Journal with Witch ‒ Episode 10
I'm happy and impressed that Journal with Witch allows Emiri space to vent her darkest and most resentful thoughts.
Kazumi Kazui's nest Manga Ends
Manga launched in May 2024
― The April issue of Shogakukan's Petit Comic magazine published the final chapter of Kazumi Kazui's nest manga on March 6.The manga centers on a woman named Nanami, who had to stop living with her boyfriend due to an awkward situation at work. Spending her time feeling like she has nowhere to go, a former classmate from her hometown named Hiro, now an artist, calls her abo...
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube #23 [rate]
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The Darwin Incident ‒ Episode 10
The Darwin Incident is raising bizarre questions about how the audience is supposed to regard the humanzee hero, as he's regularly framed as a nightmarishly powerful inhuman with scary glowing eyes.
BEASTARS Final Season Part 2
While I still appreciate the juicy meal that was BEASTARS, the final bite was far from the most satisfying.
― Just like that, the anime that made a lot of people question whether or not they're actually furries has ended officially. But does it end on a high note? As someone who read and quite enjoyed the manga, it was interesting seeing exactly how things deviated. This is not a one-to-one adaptatio...
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Tamon’s B-Side #11 [rate]
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Junket Bank Manga Gets TV Anime
Sōma Saitō, Rikuya Yasuda star in CUE anime this October
― A new official website opened on Thursday to announce that Ikkō Tanaka's Junket Bank manga is getting a television anime in October. The website unveiled a visual, main cast, and staff. Tanaka shared an illustration to commemorate the announcement: The anime stars: Sōma Saitō as Shin Mafutsu Rikuya Yasuda as Akira Mitarai Seiji Kishi (Assassi...
Hell's Paradise Season 2 ‒ Episode 9
After spending a lifetime trying to perfect something that makes them live forever, the greatest release from all of their suffering was death.
Kadokawa to Consolidate Animation Production in New 'Studio One Base' Venue in Tokyo
Company to consolidate its studios ENGI, Studio KADAN, Raging Bull, BELLNOX FILMS, Chiptune
― Kadokawa launched on March 5 its new vision, "Creating Creators. Creating Studios." Under the new vision, Kadokawa announced the establishment of Studio One Base animation production hub, where it will consolidate its animation production studios including ENGI, Studio KADAN, Raging Bull, BELLNOX FILMS, and ...
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Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None #11 [rate]
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A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #10 [rate]
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Oshi no Ko #9 [rate]
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SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table #10 [rate]
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Answerman - Why is One of the Most-Anticipated Anime of the Season Airing on YouTube?
Fans were shocked when Akane-banashi staff announced it would air on YouTube instead of a major streaming service. Jerome explains why it makes business sense.
― Chuck Hashi asks: "One of the most anticipated anime adaptations of spring 2026 isn't going to Crunchyroll, Netflix, or Amazon in North America. Instead, TV Asahi is putting Akane-banashi on a dedicated YouTube channel for free. What's goin...
Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers ‒ Episode 10
Even an awareness of its messiness and pacing issues can't fully save Yoroi-Shinden from the effects of its messiness and pacing issues.
Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses Huck the Air Pirate and the Princess of Steam, The Regalia of the Underdog, 1 More Title
Also: Taiwanese creator Chang Sheng's Baby
― Titan Manga revealed to ANN on Wednesday that it will publish Taiwanese creator Chang Sheng's Baby, Tomonori Inoue's Huck the Air Pirate and the Princess of Steam, and Shinachiku's The Regalia of the Underdog manga for release in late 2026. Titan Manga describes the story of Huck the Air Pirate and the Princess of Steam (Kūzoku Huck to Jōki no Hime): In a ...
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 ‒ Episode 23
My real investment in this arc depends on how well the show sells me on Captain Celebrity.
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MF Ghost #35 [rate]
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Taku Kawamura Ends Yonehara-kun wa Tsuyo Tsuyo Gyaru kara Hanarerarenai Manga
Manga's 2nd volume by My Clueless First Friend creator ships in May
― The April issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Dragon Age magazine published the final chapter of Taku Kawamura's Yonehara-kun wa Tsuyo Tsuyo Gyaru kara Hanarerarenai (Yonehara-kun Can't Get Away from Strong Girls) manga on Monday. The manga's second compiled book volume will ship in May.The manga's story is about Yonehara and two girls — w...
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An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29 #10 [rate]
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Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord #10 [rate]
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Rudel Develops The Witch and the Hundred Knight Smartphone Game for 2026
13 years after 1st game debuted
― The "Nippon Ichi Software UNTITLED//" livestream on Wednesday announced that Rudel is planning, developing, and eventually running a new smartphone app game in The Witch and the Hundred Knight franchise for release this year. NIS President Kenzō Saruhashi noted that it has been 13 years since the first dark fantasy action role-playing game in the franchise launched. ...
Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter ‒ Episode 10
It’s a good thing that Seiichirou has finally admitted to himself that he loves Aresh, because some serious healing is going to need to happen very soon.
Nippon Ichi Software to Debut Gobble Side-Scrolling Game on September 24
Game slated for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PC via Steam, Windows
― The "Nippon Ichi Software UNTITLED//" livestream on Wednesday announced GOBBLE, a new side-scrolling game that will launch on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and Windows on September 24.The game's story is set in a world filled with terrifying monsters as people's lives are threatened by the vicious Dem...
Nippon Ichi Software to Debut Prinny Sugoroku Party Game This Fall
Game slated for PS5, Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam
― The "Nippon Ichi Software UNTITLED//" livestream on Wednesday announced the company's new party game with the project name Prinny Sugoroku. The game is slated for this fall for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Prinny Sugoroku is a party game where players have to fight, outsmart, or even cooperate with their riv...
RuriDragon Manga Goes on Hiatus Until April 27
Manga returns in combined 22nd/23rd issue of Weekly Shonen Jump
― The official X/Twitter account for Masaoki Shindō's RuriDragon manga announced on Monday that the manga will go on a short break and will return in the combined 22nd and 23rd issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump on April 27.The manga took two one-week breaks early in July 2022, due to the author's "sudden illness," before announcing ...
Sweetness & Lightning's Gido Amagakure Launches Tomoshibi Kara Sparkle Manga on April 7
A Galaxy Next Door creator's new manga follows piano-playing old lady with runaway granddaughter
― The April issue of Kodansha's Good! Afternoon magazine revealed on March 6 that Gido Amagakure will launch a new manga titled Tomoshibi Kara Sparkle (The Sparkle From the Lamp) in the magazine's next issue on April 7. The manga's story centers on an old lady who practices piano despite being unskilled, ...
So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? Manga Gets TV Anime
Kikunosuke Toya, Yōko Hikasa, Azusa Tachibana star in BAKKKA anime in October
― A website opened on Wednesday to announce the television anime adaptation of writer Nazuna Miki and artist Tsukasa Araki's So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? (Tensei Goblin dakedo Shitsumon Aru?) manga. The website also revealed the anime's teaser visual, main cast, staff members, and October premiere. The a...
Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 3's New Video Reveals Song Artists, April 1 Debut
VIVARUSH performs "Jihankism" opening, FUWAMOCO performs "Mekurumeku Rendezvous" ending
― The staff for the anime of Hirukuma's Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon (Jidōhanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyū ni Samayō) light novel series revealed on Wednesday the third season's main promotional video, key visual, theme song artists, and April 1 premiere. The video reveals and previe...
SAG-AFTRA Union Issues 'Do Not Work Order' on Mega Man: Dual Override Game
Ben Diskin will not reprise Mega Man role, after being asked to only work without union contract
― The Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) union issued an order on Monday to its members to withhold services from Capcom's Mega Man: Dual Override game after the producer "failed to initiate the signatory process."Voice actor Ben Diskin announced on Bluesky...
The Beginning After The End Season 2's New Video Unveils More Cast, Opening Song, April 1 Debut
Ryōta Ōsaka, Yumiri Hanamori join cast; SIX LOUNGE performs "Sayonara Janai Hō ga Ii" opening
― The staff for the television anime of TurtleMe's The Beginning After The End web novel and its webcomic adaptation revealed on Wednesday the full promotional video, key visual, more cast members, and April 1 premiere for the anime's second season. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Sayo...
Ariana and the Elder Codex Game Debuts on Steam on April 29
Game will launch for PS4, PS5, Switch in N. America, Europe on March 24
― Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that Compile Heart and HYDE's Ariana and the Elder Codex game will release on PC via Steam on April 29.Idea Factory International will release the game physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe on March 24.The Steam ...
Reincarnation in the Game World Dan-Katsu Light Novel Series Gets TV Anime
Kaede Nishikigi launched story of player reincarnated in dungeon-crawl RPG in 2021
― TO Books announced on Wednesday that Kaede Nishikigi's Reincarnation in the Game World Dan-Katsu: Game Addict Plays "Encouragement for Job Hunting in Dungeons" From a "New Game" (Game Sekai Tensei <Dan-Katsu> ~Gamer wa [Dungeon Shūkatsu no Susume] o <Hajime kara> Play Suru~) light novel series is receiving a televisi...
Momoiro Clover Z Idol Ayaka Sasaki Announces Marriage
MCZ members Kanako Momota, Shiori Tamai, Reni Takagi congratulate Sasaki on news
― Momoiro Clover Z idol group member Ayaka Sasaki announced on March 5 that she had gotten married. In her statement, she thanked her fans for helping her achieve the milestone. The other Momoiro Clover Z members released congratulatory statements after Sasaki posted the news. Kanako Momota said, “May the many years ahe...
Cowboy Bebop Helmer Shinichiro Watanabe Shares 'Closet Picks' from Criterion Films
From The Killing of a Chinese Bookie & Branded to Kill, to Jacques Tati & of course, Bruce Lee
― Legendary anime director Shinichiro Watanabe shared his “Closet Picks” from the library of over 1,500 titles in The Criterion Collection, an American home entertainment distributor, on Tuesday: In the four-and-a-half-minute video, Watanabe waxes poetic about the films The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, Bra...
Tsunami Umino's Kuroema Manga Gets Live-Action Show Streaming Globally on Amazon
5-episode seriestarring Hana Sugisaki, Mikako Tabe debuts on Amazon Prime Video on June 12
― WOWOW announced on Tuesday that it is producing a live-action mini-series adaptation of Tsunami Umino's Kuroema Chole et Emma manga that will debut streaming worldwide exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on June 12. The series will have five episodes. Hana Sugisaki (left in visual above) will play Emma, while M...
Variety: Live-Action One Piece/Cowboy Bebop's Tomorrow Studios to Develop Live-Action Samurai Champloo Adaptation
Creator Shinichiro Watanabe attached to project based on Manglobe's 2004 anime
― Entertainment news website Variety reported on Tuesday that Tomorrow Studios (live-action adaptations of One Piece and Cowboy Bebop), a partnership between producer Marty Adelstein (Prison Break, Teen Wolf) and ITV Studios, is working on a live-action adaptation of Shinichiro Watanabe and Manglobe's Samurai Champloo tele...
Class Action Lawsuit Against Crunchyroll Alleges Disclosure of User Information to 3rd-Party Analytics Company Braze
5 plaintiffs filed class action complaint alleging violation of Video Privacy Protection Act
― A number of plaintiffs filed a consumer digital privacy class action complaint against Crunchyroll on March 3. The complaint alleges that Crunchyroll violated the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). Plaintiffs Francisco Cabonios, minor J.T. filing the action through guardian Oskar Toruno, Anthony Gonzales,...
Plaintiff in Manga Creator Shōichi Yamamoto's Sexual Abuse Case Releases Statement
Victim calls on public to refrain from escalating criticism of Shogakukan
― The victim involved in manga creator Shōichi Yamamoto's sex crime case has stepped forward with a statement through the Tokyo-Kyodo Law Office, as both parties in the case move to appeal the civil ruling. The unnamed victim, a woman in her 20s, is filing a civil suit against Yamamoto, the teaching staff, and the educational c...
GKIDS Acquires Distribution Rights for Live-Action Look Back Film in U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland
Film opens in Japanese theaters in 2026
― GKIDS announced on Monday that it has acquired distribution rights for the live-action film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Look Back" one-shot manga for the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. The company plans to release the film in theaters. The film is currently in post-production and will open in Japan in 2026. Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters, Our Litt...
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The Case Book of Arne #10 [rate]
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Chainsaw Man Manga's 2nd Part Ends on March 24
Part 2 started in July 2022
― The 231st chapter of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga revealed on Tuesday that the second part of the manga will end in the next chapter on March 24 (March 25 in Japan). The manga's second part, titled "Gakkō-hen" (School Arc), started on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ service in July 2022. Fujimoto (Fire Punch) debuted the Chainsaw Man manga in Weekly Shonen Jump in Decem...
This Week in Mobile Games - I Wanna Be The Very Best, Like Mobile Ever Was
The Pokémon brand has intertwined with the concept of gaming on the go. Josh looks back on 30 years of monster-catching, the upcoming Cat's Eye mobile collab, and more.
― Hey, there! Welcome to another installment of This Week In Mobile Games. The seasons are a-changing, which means a lot of feeling under the weather while it seems to shift from under your feet (or rather, over your head). While snif...
Crunchyroll Streams Liar Game Anime, Screens World Premiere at Sakura-Con on April 5
1st 2 episodes screen at Seattle convention at 1:00 p.m. PDT
― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it will stream the television anime of Shinobu Kaitani Liar Game manga this April for the spring 2026 season worldwide, excluding Japan and China. The company will screen the world premiere of the anime's first two episodes at this year's Sakura-Con event in Seattle on April 5 at 1:00 p.m. PDT. The an...
The Pokémon Company Issues Statement on White House Use of Pokémon-Inspired Images
Also: Yu-Gi-Oh! voice actor Dan Green criticizes White House's videos using clips to promote war with Iran
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The Pokémon Company issued a statement last Friday regarding the White House's X (formerly Twitter) account using a modified version of the Pokémon Pokepia game's box art to read the current administration's slogan "Make America Great Again." According to American news outlets The Hill and Ti...
Dangers in My Heart Volumes 1-8 Manga Review
Where Kyotaro is prone to over-thinking and wrongly attributing negative motivations to others, Anna is almost pathologically open, and endearingly quirky.
― It's telling that author Norio Sakurai uses the German loanword “karte” instead of “chapter” for every installment of her most famous manga, The Dangers in My Heart. It's used in Japan to refer to a hospital inpatient's medical chart. Second-yea...
GKIDS to Screen 4K Restorations of Studio Ghibli Films Whisper of the Heart, The Secret World of Arrietty in U.S., Canada
Whisper of the Heart screens on April 21, The Secret World of Arrietty screens on May 19 exclusively in IMAX theaters
― GKIDS announced on Tuesday that it will screen the 4K restoration of Studio Ghibli's Whisper of the Heart and The Secret World of Arrietty films exclusively and for the first time in IMAX theaters in the U.S. and Canada on April 21 and May 19, respectively. The films will screen wit...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game's Trailer Reveals 2nd DLC Pack's March 11 Release
3rd pack titled "Anti-ParadoX"
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Tuesday a new trailer for the Digimon Story Time Stranger game, and it reveals that the third DLC pack "Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 3 Anti-ParadoX" will launch on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. EDT (trailer lists Thursday, March 12, which is the release date in Japan): The game's first DLC pack "Additional Digimon & Episode ...
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Game's Overview Trailer Reveals Flower Transformation, Double Badges
Video previews Rosalina, Koopalings, Bellabel Park multiplayer games
― Nintendo began streaming an overview trailer on Tuesday for Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of its Super Mario Bros. Wonder 2D platforming game, and it reveals the new Flower transformation and Double Badge support. The video also previews Rosalina and h...
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The Darwin Incident #10 [rate]
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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Switch 2 Game's Trailer Reveals May 21 Release
Video previews Yoshi's creature discovery
― Nintendo began streaming on Tuesday, Mar10 Day, a trailer for the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book game, and it reveals that it will release the game on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 21. The video previews the game's creature discovery: In the game, Yoshi jumps into a magical book. While inside the book, Yoshi and the world adopt an artstyle that resembles a hand-d...
Live-Action One Piece Series Season 2 Reveals Chopper Song by Au/Ra
Sonya Belousova, Giona Ostinelli, Au/Ra collaborate for "Am I Enough (Tony Tony Chopper)"
― The staff for One Piece: Into the Grand Line, the second live-action season based on Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga unveiled a new song "Am I Enough (Tony Tony Chopper)" based on the character Chopper (pictured below the video). The song is a collaboration between the series' songwriters, composers, and music ...
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There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her #10 [rate]
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Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers #10 [rate]
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Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, Theme Songs, New Cast Member
Baby Canta, SUPER★DRAGON perform theme songs for April 5 anime
― The official website for Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season, the sequel to the 2019-2020 anime of Yūji Terajima's Ace of Diamond Act II (Daiya no A Act II) manga, revealed the second promotional video, theme songs, and new cast member on Tuesday. The trailer previews the opening theme song "Let's Go Crazy" by Baby Canta. SUPER★DRAGON p...
Golden Kamuy Final Season ‒ Episode 59
After this episode, I’m rooting for these beautiful, broken people harder than ever and hope to celebrate their triumph in the episodes to come.
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The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter #10 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Politics as Usual
Lucas and Chris examine some of anime's more politically charged offerings. If you're looking for escapism, these ain't it.
― Lucas and Chris examine some of anime's more politically charged offerings. If you're looking for escapism, these ain't it. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion ...
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Tune In to the Midnight Heart #10 [rate]
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You and I Are Polar Opposites ‒ Episode 9
This episode reaffirms to me that as cute as Miyu and Tani are as a couple, they can't quite carry this whole show on their own.
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The Demon King's Daughter Is Too Kind!! #11 [rate]
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Wash It All Away ‒ Episode 10
Best Girl being back is enough of a reason to celebrate.
Yūsha no Rokkotsu TV Anime's New Video Unveils Ending Song, April 7 Debut
lia's band shallm performs "Nannan desuka?" ending song
― The official website for the television anime of Antai's Megami "Isekai Tensei Nani ni Naritai Desu ka" Ore "Yūsha no Rokkotsu de" (Goddess: "What Do You Want to Turn Into When You're Reincarnated in Another World?" Me: "Into a Hero's Rib") light novel series unveiled the anime's full promotional video, key visual, ending song, and April 7 pre...
Needy Girl Overdose Reveals New Video, Ending Song Artist, April 4 Debut
Tatsuya Kitani performs ending song "Levitation"
― The official website for the television anime of WSS (Why So Serious) Playground and Xemono's Needy Girl Overdose game (known as Needy Streamer Overload in English on Steam) revealed on Tuesday the anime's main promotional video and visual, ending theme song artist, and April 4 premiere. Tatsuya Kitani is performing the ending theme song "Levitation....
Hinamatsuri Creator Masao Ohtake's J⇔M Manga Gets TV Anime
Manga about assassin, 3rd-grader girl switching bodies launched in 2023
― Kadokawa announced on Tuesday that Masao Ohtake's J⇔M: The story about an assassin called J and a lonely girl Megumi. manga is getting a television anime adaptation. Ohtake drew an illustration to commemorate the anime announcement:Kadokawa publishes the manga in English digitally and describes the story:J is a professional hit...
The Food Diary of Miss Maid TV Anime Reveals New Cast Member, April 1 Streaming Debut
Snow Man idol Daisuke Sakuma joins cast as sparrow mascot Chun
― Happinet revealed on Tuesday the key visual, new cast member, and the April 1 advance streaming premiere for the television anime of Susumu Maeya's The Food Diary of Miss Maid manga. Snow Man idol group member Daisuke Sakuma joins the anime's cast as Chun, the sparrow mascot of the guidebook Chun Guide that Suzume owns. Chun explains an...
Oshiri-Front Man Anime Film Streams Theme Song's Animated Music Video
Director Takashi Taniguchi performs "Oshiri-Front Man's Song"
― The staff for Oshiri-Mae Man ~Fukkatsu no Oshiri-Mae Teikoku! (Oshiri-Front Man -The Movie or literally, Butt-Front Man: The Revived Butt-Front Empire), the first anime feature flim from Takashi Taniguchi - the independent director behind such absurdist comedy anime as Onara Goro and Mori no Andō - began streaming on Tuesday a music vide...
Candy Caries Anime's Main Promo Video Previews Theme Song
Screenshots unveiled for anime premiering on April 15
― The staff for Tomoki Misato and WIT Studio's original television anime Candy Caries unveiled the anime's main promotional video on Tuesday. The video previews the theme song "Telepathy" by Japanese girl group IS:SUE. The staff also unveiled screenshots from the anime: IMG candy-caries-1.png
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Red River Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, More Staff, Opening Song Artist, July TV Debut
Mirai Tachibana, Wataru Katō, Hiroki Nanami star in anime based on classic shōjo manga
― The official website for the television anime of Chie Shinohara's Red River (Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori) shōjo manga began streaming a teaser promotional video for the anime on Tuesday. The teaser reveals the anime's cast, more staff, opening theme song artist, and the anime's July television premiere on the NTV...
Live-Action Shōjiki Fudōsan Film Unveils Trailer, More Cast, Insert Song
Taisho Iwasaki, Kazue Fukiishi guest-star in May 15 film
― Sony Pictures unveiled the full trailer, three guest cast members, and the insert theme song for the live-action film of Mitsuhiro Mizuno and Akira Ōtani's Shōjiki Fudōsan (The Honest Realtor) manga on Tuesday.The trailer previews the insert song "Koe feat. JUNGWON of ENHYPEN" sung by Tomohisa Yamashita. The newly announced cast members are (...
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'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess #21 [rate]
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Renta! Announces Library Transfer Program for Manga Planet Subscribers
Manga Planet to shut down digital platform on March 31
― E-book service Renta! announced on Monday that it has coordinated a special transfer program with Manga Planet to allow subscribers of its closing digital service to access their purchased manga by requesting a move to Renta!'s platform. Renta! details the transfer process as follows: Subscribers should log in to Manga Planet before March 31 to...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Reveals Donald Glover as Yoshi, Final Trailer
Film opens in U.S., U.K. on April 1 & in Japan on April 24
― Illumination and Universal Pictures unveiled the final trailer on Monday for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie and revealed Donald Glover will voice Yoshi. The trailer also features the voice of Issa Rae as Honey Queen and Luis Guzmán as Wart.English Trailer Japanese Trailer The film will open in the Un...
Yoko Takahashi Wields the Lance of Longinus in Stunning Evangelion Concert
Takahashi performed “Cruel Angels Thesis,” “Fly me to the Moon 2020,” more for 30th anniversary concert.
― The second day of the Evangelion:30+; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion fan festival ended with a nearly 60-minute concert of Evangelion songs from across the franchise's 30-year history during the “DAY 2 UNION PART.” Not just any Evangelion songs, though, but Yoko Takahashi Evangelion songs. Featu...
Art and Tech Meet in Evangelion 30th Anniversary Exhibition Area
The massive Evangelion exhibition featured a huge Unit-01, 26 CRT TVs, and a new VR experience.
― Renowned anime franchise Evangelion has entered its pearl anniversary year. And to kick off the 30th anniversary of the franchise, the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan hosted the Evangelion:30+; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion fan festival from February 21 to 23. Celebrating all things Evangelion, the ev...
Fate/strange Fake ‒ Episodes 9-10
n a way, this battle is a fight largely unlike those we've seen in Fate anime as the impetus behind the conflict is a purely altruistic one rather than a selfish one.
Evangelion Fashion Looks to the Future
Gendo VA Fumihiko Tachiki takes a surprising career turn as runway model
― The first day festivities of the Evangelion:30+; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion fan festival started strong with an Evangelion fashion show and dance performance during the “DAY 1 UNION PART.” While one would think the fashion show centered on fans and their Evangelion-coordinated outfits, it was, in fact, a show of official E...
Crunchyroll Manga Adds Sanda, Saint Seiya: Dark Wing, More Titles from Titan, J-Novel Club, Compass
Also: The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows, Gamera - Rebirth: Code Thyrsos, more
― Crunchyroll announced on Monday that it has added the following titles from Titan Manga, J-Novel Club, and Compass to its Crunchyroll Manga app: A Pale Moon Reverie A Royal Rebound: Forget My Ex-Fiancé, I'm Being Pampered by the Prince! Accidentally in Love: The Witch, the Knight, and the Love Potion Slipup B...
Roll Over and Die ‒ Episode 9
Roll Over and Die sometimes surprises me with its emotional intelligence. I just wish it could balance that better with its dark fantasy preoccupations.
Evangelion Kabuki Performance Took to the Skies
Shinji and Kaworu's relationship is immortalized in a classical Japanese theater performance.
― The final day of the Evangelion:30+; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion fan festival ended with a bang: a kabuki production of Evangelion. Titled Kabuki Symphony No. 1 Evangelion, the play starred Kichitaro Uemaru as Shinji Ikari and Shoroku Onoe as Kaworu Nagisa. The nearly 60-minute production offered a new ...
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Wins Saturn Award for Best International Film
Nominees included Attack on Titan: The Last Attack, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, The Colors Within
― Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, won the Best International Film award at the 2026 Saturn awards. The ceremony for the awards, which honor the best science fiction, horror, and fantasy movies and te...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 ‒ Episodes 6-7
Genau and Stark are under the impression that they are not good people—that they can’t possibly become good people.
Sentenced to Be a Hero ‒ Episode 9
This is the week where Sentenced to be a Hero finally played its hand.
WarioWare Game Series Director Goro Abe Leaves Nintendo
Abe to work as professor at Osaka Electro-Communication University
― Goro Abe, designer and programmer of the original WarioWare game and director of the series' sequels, announced on X/Twitter on Monday that he has resigned from Nintendo at the end of February. Abe will begin working as a professor at Osaka Electro-Communication University in the new department of Games and Social Design in April. H...
Dead Account ‒ Episode 9
As things become dumber and dumber with each passing episode, I'm left with so many new ways to marvel at Dead Account's ineptitude.
Baki The Grappler Volume 7-8 Manga Review
When beating the crap out of other people just isn’t enough, Baki turns to a giant ape for help getting stronger.
― Narrator Disclaimer: Baki The Grappler is not intended to illustrate martial arts in any meaningfully realistic way. Check with your doctor before continuing physical activity with broken bones and ruptured limbs. Baki The Grappler is a primer in unrealistic bloodsports. It's both amazi...
Trigun Stargaze ‒ Episode 9
It’s surely only a downhill journey into darkness and struggle for Vash from now on.
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You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! #10 [rate]
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'Kamiina Botan, Yoheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana' Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Opening Theme Song
yonige perform theme song for anime debuting on April 10
― The official website for the television anime of Hey's Kamiina Botan, Yoheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana (Botan Kamiina, Her Drunken Appearance Is Like a Lily Flower) manga unveiled the first promotional video and a visual by character designer Kō Yoshinari. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Mebuku Toki" (Time to Sprout) by yo...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Game Unveils Beatrix as Playable Character
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok – launches on July 9
― Cygames revealed in a new trailer on Sunday for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, an upgraded version of its Granblue Fantasy: Relink game with additional content, Beatrix will be a playable character.English TrailerJapanese TrailerThe game will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Stea...
Kocchi no Kento Performs Dandelion Anime's Theme Song
Anime of Gintama creator one-shot manga premieres on Netflix in April
― The official X/Twitter account for the anime series adaptation of Gintama manga creator Hideaki Sorachi's debut one-shot manga "Dandelion" announced on Monday that Kocchi no Kento will perform the theme song "Goron to Doron." The staff also unveiled a teaser visual: The anime will stream exclusively on Netflix starting in April. ...
Fire Force Season 3 ‒ Episode 21
The Knight King, Arthur Boyle, has one last Dragon to slay, and their battle will surely become the stuff of legends
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Golden Kamuy #59 [rate]
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Nintendo Sues U.S. Government Over Tariffs Vacated by Supreme Court
Company seeks refunds of vacated taxes with interest
― Nintendo of America filed a lawsuit on Friday in the U.S. Court of International Trade against the U.S. government, over the global import tariff taxes enacted last year. As a result of the Supreme Court's ruling against most of the tariffs on February 20, the company is seeking the refund of the vacated tariffs it paid, with interest. Nintendo c...
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes #23 [rate]
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Answerman - Do Japanese School Gangs Really Exist?
From Akira to Tokyo Revengers, Jerome discusses how much is real and how much is a fictional trope.
― Alex asks: "I've seen a lot of anime and manga that portray large groups of kids from middle school to high school in gangs that are affiliated with a particular school. Do such gangs exist, and how much impact do they have on society?" I love this question. Thank you for sending it in. You're not a...
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife ‒ Episode 9
Just because I can understand why he can be scary doesn't mean that I think that Tounome deserved any of this trauma.
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Wash It All Away #10 [rate]
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XSEED Reveals Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Game's English Release on April 28
HD remastered version of Ys: Memories of Celceta game gets Switch release
― XSEED Games started streaming on Monday a trailer video for Nihon Falcom's Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta, the HD remastered and upgraded version of Ys: Memories of Celceta, which revealed the game's April 28 release in the Americas for Nintendo Switch. The game is available for digital pre-purchase on the Nintendo eShop....
Gnosia ‒ Episode 20
With only one episode left to go, I wonder if there are any tricks Gnosia could pull out of its hat that would finally capitalize on all of this unrealized potential.
Anime Boston 2026 Hosts Japanese Singer Coda, Voice Actress Kujira
Anime Boston takes place at Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA from April 3-5
― The staff of Anime Boston 2026 announced on Saturday that the event will host Japanese singer Coda and Japanese voice actress Kujira as guests of honor. Coda is the musical guest for the event's Saturday (April 4) concert.Coda, whose real name is Kazusou Oda, performed "Bloody Stream," the opening theme song for the "B...
Fist of the North Star, Galaxy Express 999 Composer Nozomi Aoki Dies at 94
Aoki also composed soundtracks for Akuma-kun, Patalliro!, more anime
― The Nikkan Sports and Anime! Anime! news websites reported on Monday that composer and arranger Nozomi Aoki died on February 20. He was 94. Folk singer Chiharu Matsuyama first announced the news on the Matsuyama Chiharu On the Radio radio program on March 8. Aoki arranged many of Matsuyama's early songs in the late 70s. Aoki was b...
Mahō no Shimai Lulutto Lilly Anime Unveils 2nd Promo Video, More Cast, Staff, Ending Song, April 5 Debut & 2-Part Run
Jun Kasama, Megumi Ōhara, Aya Endō join anime's cast
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed on Monday the additional cast and staff, second promotional video, two-cours (quarter of a year) run, and April 5 debut of Mahō no Shimai Lulutto Lilly (Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly), the new magical girl television anime that it is presenting with Studio Pierrot. The new video reveals and previews the ending them...
I Want to End This Love Game Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff, Theme Song Artists, April 14 Debut
Wakana Maruoka, Takehito Koyasu, Yui Ogura, Kaede Hondo join cast
― The staff for the television anime of Yūki Dōmoto's I Want to End This Love Game (Aishiteru Game o Owarasetai) manga revealed the anime's key visual, additional cast and staff members, theme song artists, and April 14 debut on Monday. CHiCo with HoneyWorks will perform the opening theme song "Kimi no Sei de Aishiteru" (It's Your Faul...
Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy Anime's Main Promo Video Previews Opening, Ending Themes
Series reveals 4 more cast, new visual
― The official website for the television anime of nonco's Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy (Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi) manga revealed more cast, a new visual, and the main promotional video on Monday. The new cast includes:Takaya Kuroda as BeelzebubYui Ogura as Yuriko YurinoAyana Taketatsu as Yui RorikawaYū Kobayashi as Ryoko Reizen The anime will debut on ...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Back in U.S. Box Office at #10
Film's re-release opening weekend earns estimated US$1,300,000
― The Box Office Mojo website reported that the re-release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, has earned an estimated US$1,300,000 and ranked at #10 in the U.S. box office in its first weekend. The film earned an estimated US$365,0...
Needy Streamer Overload's nyalra Launches Stray Boy Overkill Manga
Manga launches on April 7
― Kodansha's Afternoon magazine announced on March 6 that the Needy Streamer Overload game's (Needy Girl Overdose in Japanese) writer nyalra will launch a new manga titled Stray Boy Overkill in the May issue of Kodansha's good! Afternoon magazine on April 7. Though the manga's description does not explicitly state that the manga is connected to Needy Streamer Overload, the m...
Cosplay Animal's Watari Sakou Launches New Spy Manga on April 1
Spy romance focuses on female spy trying to learn honey traps to succeed her family
― The 113th issue of Kodansha's Ane Friend magazine revealed on March 1 that Watari Sakou will launch a new manga titled Honeytra Married (Honey Trap Married) in the magazine's next issue on April 1. Sakou also stated on X/Twitter the manga will debut on the Palcy service on March 15.新作、進行中です〜3/15からPalcyさんで連載開始、4/1から姉...
In This Corner of the World's Fumiyo Kōno Launches New Manga
Imeru Fūri manga launched on March 6
― The 2,987th issue of Nihonbungeisha's Manga Goraku magazine began serializing a new manga by Fumiyo Kōno titled Imeru Fūri last Friday. The manga debuted with two chapters, and features on the issue's front cover. The manga is an original fantasy work set in Japan's Tohoku region, and centers on the rebirth of a giant bird.Kōno serialized the In This Corner of t...