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Dead Account Manga Review
After reading Dead Account, I think this work is going to be my new go-to example of “shonen slop,” but that being said, this is pretty good slop.
― I think a person's enjoyment of Shizumu Watanabe's Dead Account will mostly boil down to their ability to tolerate characters talking like Redditors nonstop. On its surface, Dead Account promises a deeper examination of the growing intersection between s...
It's Just a Dream...Right? Volume 1 K-Comic Review
This is a book you pick up when you're just looking for some mindless BL smut.
― If the premise of White Eared's It's Just a Dream…Right? sounds like a thinly veiled excuse for the main characters to have sex, that's probably a feeling you should go with. While many a work of either romance or erotic fiction has operated on an even thinner pretext, this one certainly doesn't bury its purpose very dee...
Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord Volume 1-3 Manga Review
For this reincarnated salaryman, a life as an unwanted noble’s son is a ticket to a new beginning, but an easygoing life is a long way off.
― Human creativity is unendingly interesting to me. We are in an unprecedented time of stories that start in incredibly similar ways, and yet, each story is different enough for us to warrant taking time to tell you all about it. Today, we are speaking of the fir...
Answerman - Addressing the Amazon AI Dubs Controversy
Jerome channels his inner Clement Clarke Moore as he looks into the Amazon AI Dub Debacle.
― 'Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the site, The ANSWERMAN pondered what readers might write; Two questions were sent about dubbing with care, In hopes that some answers soon would be there. The eggnog is flowing, the family's near, But by glass number three, boredom appears. Your thumbs are a...
Fate/strange Fake – Episodes 1-4 Review (Special Screening)
As a longtime fan of the Fate franchise in general and Fate/strange Fake in specific, it was everything I hoped for and more.
― The full series of Fate/strange Fake has been a long time coming. Written by Ryohgo Narita of Durarara!! fame, the book series has been ongoing since 2015 with the first novel getting an animated TV special, Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn-, back in 2023. Last year, the ...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025, Dec 10-16
Uma Musume finally hits #1 this week after hovering close all season. But the surprise of the season might be This Monster Wants to Eat Me as it reaches the top 3 for 3 weeks in a row!
― 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 t...
ANN Readers' Choice Awards 2025
The nomination period is over, and it's time to cast your vote for this year's Readers' Choice Awards!
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Sgt. Frog Manga Gets TV Anime With Brand-New Cast Next Fall
Franchise's current cast stars in previously announced Sgt. Frog anniversary film
― The staff for the Sgt. Frog franchise announced on Monday that an all-new Sgt. Frog television anime, titled Kerokero Gunsō ☆, will debut in fall 2026, and revealed a teaser visual. Additionally, the staff announced that the new TV anime will also have an brand-new cast, which will be announced later. The staff clarif...
Gachiakuta Anime Gets 2nd Season
Kei Urana, Hideyoshi Ando celebrate announcement with illustrations
― The staff for the television anime of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga announced on Monday the series is getting a second season. Urana celebrated the announcement with an illustration. The graffiti designer for the series, Hideyoshi Ando, also created an illustration for the announcement. The final episode for season one aired before ...
Chainsaw Man Manga's 'Assassins Arc' Gets Anime Adaptation
New anime's teaser visual, video revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday announced that the Shikaku Arc (Assassins Arc) of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga is getting an anime adaptation, and unveiled the teaser visual and promotional video.The Chainsaw Man television anime series premiered on TV Tokyo and five other affiliated channels, as well as on Amazon Prime Video in October 2022. Cr...
Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai R Anime Unveils Spring Debut
Lead voice Shizuka Ishigami, main staff return
― The staff for the Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai R or Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai Returns anime, the new anime of Shimahara's doujin project Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai (I Want You To Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear), unveiled the returning main cast and staff, the spring 2026 relea...
'Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!' Romantic Comedy TV Anime Streams Teaser
Kana Hanazawa, Kaito Ishikawa, Haruki Ishiya star in anime next year
― The staff for the television anime of Watomura's Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu! (I'm Home, Sorry for the Intrusion!) manga began streaming a new teaser promotional video for the series on Wednesday.
The romantic comedy manga's story centers on Rinko, a 24-year-old office worker and closeted otaku who lives alone in an apartment complex....
Dead Account Manga Review
After reading Dead Account, I think this work is going to be my new go-to example of “shonen slop,” but that being said, this is pretty good slop.
― I think a person's enjoyment of Shizumu Watanabe's Dead Account will mostly boil down to their ability to tolerate characters talking like Redditors nonstop. On its surface, Dead Account promises a deeper examination of the growing intersection between s...
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The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess #12 [rate]
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Wandance #12 [rate]
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Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
This is a final episode that’s about as good as Chili’s ribs: not the best out there, but immensely satisfying nonetheless.
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class Anime's Main Trailer Unveils More Staff, Opening Song, April 2026 Debut
reGretGirl performs opening song "Submarine Youth"
― Asmik Ace unveiled the key visual, additional staff, main promotional video, and the April 2026 debut for the television anime adaptation of Takata's I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class (Class de 2-ban Me ni Kawaii Onna no Ko to Tomodachi ni Natta) light novel series on Wednesday. The video reveals and previews the opening the...
Ranma ½ ‒ SEASON FINALE
Who could this be, and how are they incompetent enough to make this mistake? He'd have to be blind, stupid, or both.
Fairy Princess Minky Momo Magical Girl Franchise Gets 1st New Anime in 31 Years
Original animator Hiroshi Watanabe draws visual to mark Ashi Productions' 50th year
― The staff for the early magical girl anime franchise Fairy Princess Minky Momo announced on Wednesday that production on a new original video anime (OVA) has been green-lit. It will be the franchise's first new one since 1994's Minky Momo in The Station of Your Memories, 31 years ago. The anime studio Ashi Productio...
Taica's Shock-Absorber Gel Mascot Gelpiyo Gets TV Anime Shorts
Anime of industrial company's character based on "Alpha Gel" tech debuts on January 21
― Industrial company Taica announced on Wednesday that its Gelpiyo mascot character is inspiring Gelpiyo, a weekly television anime which will premiere on the Tokyo MX1 channel on January 21 from 9:54 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The anime will also begin streaming on R Channel at the same time.In the story, Gelpiyo and simi...
Sanrio's Little Twin Stars Characters Get Anime Short
Chibi Maruko-chan's Jun Takagi directs short at Nippon Animation
― Sanrio's Sanrio Characters YouTube channnel began streaming an anime short for Sanrio's Little Twin Stars characters Kiki and Lala on Wednesday. Nippon Animation worked on the short. The short is part of Sanrio's celebration of the Little Twin Stars characters' 50th anniversary.Jun Takagi, who has directed the second and currently run...
Blue Box Creator Koji Miura Made Rare Public Appearance at Jump Festa (Sort of)
… In a plush Chinatsu Kano costume
― Blue Box manga creator Koji Miura confirmed on Sunday that she made an appearance at Jump Festa 2026 earlier that day. Miura stated that she appeared on stage during a 1:40 p.m. greeting segment — only she was dressed in a kigurumi (plush costume) of Blue Box character Chinatsu Kano. Miura added that the Blue Box cast who attended the event were just as surprised ...
LDH Japan's Battle of Tokyo Project Posts Animation Sequences
Animation featured in Battle of Tokyo -Utsukushiki Uso- screenings next month
― The official YouTube channel for LDH Japan's Battle of Tokyo "mixed reality entertainment" project began streaming the animation part for the project's Live in Theater: Battle of Tokyo -Utsukushiki Uso- screenings on Wednesday. The sequences feature animation by the newly established LDH Animation brand. The sequences sta...
K Manga Adds Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None Manga
Manga adaptation debuted in October 2021
― Kodansha's K Manga service announced on Saturday that it has added Yonezou's manga adaptation of storywriter Itsuki Togami and illustrator Yuri Kisaragi's Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō (Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None) light novel series for release in English. K Manga describes the story: Orun, a member of the Hero Party, is suddenly fired one day f...
Actors Mahiro Takasugi, Haru Announce Marriage to Each Other
“We came to know each other through work and as time passed, we realized we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together”
― Live-action Mr. Bride series actors Mahiro Takasugi and Haru announced on Tuesday that they have married each other. In a joint message, Takasugi and Haru state, "We came to know each other through work and as time passed, we realized we wanted to spend the rest of our lives t...
Toutarou Minami's Kusareen Hodo Kirigatai Manga Ends on January 22
Manga about duo who cut toxic bonds between people launched in November 2024
― The January 2026 issue of Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine revealed on Monday that Toutarou Minami's Kusareen Hodo Kirigatai manga will end in its next chapter in the magazine's February 2026 issue, which will ship on January 22. The human drama manga's story centers on "bond cutters" Mitsu and Itsuki, who can see bonds...
Miyako Hiruzuka's Sayonara Diamond Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Manga about 3 girl friends opening a detective agency launched in 2024
― Manga author Miyako Hiruzuka revealed on their X (formerly Twitter) account that their Sayonara Diamond (Goodbye, Diamond) manga will end in its next chapter in the sixth 2026 issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine on January 5. The manga centers on three girl friends Ran, Homura, and Kei, who spent their youth ...
Haikyu!! Gets Spinoff Manga About Hinagarasu Mascot
Sudate Hinagarasu manga launches on January 5
― The official X/Twitter account for Shueisha's Saikyō Jump magazine revealed on Sunday that Haruichi Furudate's Haikyu!! manga will get a spinoff manga titled Sudate Hinagarasu (Hinagarasu Leaves the Nest) centered on Hinagarasu, the series' mascot character and parody of protagonist Shoyo Hinata. Retsu is drawing the manga, which will launch in the Febr...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, December 21-27
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II anime; H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Out of Time, Touched by Twilight manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Insatiable: Tale of An Immoral Wife BDPlease Kitty Media US$29.99 December 23 Learning the Hard Way BDCite Kitty Media US$29.99 December 23 Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II BDAnimeNewsNetwork Aniple...
Good Smile Company, Frontwing's KANADE Visual Novel Game Gets Switch Release in Japan
Game originally debuted on June 11
― Good Smile Company and developer Frontwing's KANADE visual novel received a release for the Nintendo Switch on the Japanese Nintendo eShop.The Steam page describes the game:A visual novel about becoming lovers with Kanade—a half-human, half-alien girl. Enjoy a tender relationship with Kanade and witness how love blossoms into a song that saves the world.The visual...
Ascendance of a Bookworm Novels' Part 5 Gets Manga Adaptation
Suzuka returns to adapt Part 5, after finishing adaptations of Part 1 & 2
― TO Books announced on Monday that manga creator Suzuka will launch a manga adaptation of Part 5 of Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō - Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) "biblia fantasy" light novel series on TO Books' Corona EX manga website on January 19. A preview of the manga is av...
Gachiakuta ‒ SEASON FINALE
The show about the stinky little trashboy who flings poop at his mentors and smiles with all of the grace of a meth-fiend baboon has proven to have a shockingly deep and nuanced emotional core.
Armored Core: Mobile 3 Game Gets Switch, PC Port
Game launched exclusively in Japan for flip phones in 2007
― G-Mode announced on Monday that it will release FromSoftware's Armored Core: Mobile 3 game for Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam as part of the G-Mode Archives+ collection.The steam page describes the game:A port of the classic title originally released in 2007 for feature phones, part of FromSoftware acclaimed 3D mech action series, ARMORE...
Dusk Beyond the End of the World ‒ SEASON FINALE
This was, in my opinion, the worst anime of the season.
100 Meters Anime Film Wins Runner-Up Best Animated Film Award from Florida Film Critics Circle
Film opened in theaters in Japan on September 19
― GKIDS announced on Bluesky on Monday that the anime film of Uoto's 100 Meters (Hyakuemu) manga won the runner-up award for Best Animated Film at the Florida Film Critics Circle Awards, which took place on Friday. Little Amélie or the Character of Rain won the grand prize for Best Animated Film. The movie premiered in Japan on September 19. The film r...
Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ SEASON FINALE
Perhaps in their own respective series, our heroes will find a little bit extra inner strength—strength provided by the multiverse-spanning friendships they were never meant to have during the silly school life they never experienced.
2nd Gundam Hathaway Film Highlights Noa's Past & Present in New Promo Video
Film opens in Japan on January 30
― The staff for Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Senkō no Hathaway - Circe no Majo), the second film of the Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (Kidō Senshi Gundam Senkō no Hathaway) anime project, started streaming on Tuesday a promotional video titled "The Life of Hathaway Noa" that connects Noa's past and present. The video feat...
Takayuki Yokoi, Yuriko Seki Join Rock Band KANA-BOON
Both served as support members since 2024
― Rock band KANA-BOON announced on Tuesday that guitarist Takayuki Yokoi and drummer Yuriko Seki will officially join the band on January 1, and the band will return to being a 4-person group. Yokoi and Seki have served as the band's support members since 2024 after two previous members had left in December 2023. The band will go on tour across 47 prefectures...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1154
Big News Morgan is like an affable cousin you see around the holidays: always a delight to catch up with, but he’s still the same as the last time you saw him.
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Ninja vs. Gokudo #12 [rate]
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Game's Video Previews Hell's Arena, Modes, Minigames, Customization
Modes include Life at Morning Glory, Bad Boy Dragon, Kanda Damage Control
― Sega began streaming a Direct trailer on Monday for Yakuza 3 & Dark Ties, its remake of the Yakuza 3 game along with the new standalone Dark Ties title. The video previews the Kiryu's Life at Morning Glory orphanage and Bad Boy Dragon bike gang modes in the main game, as well as Mine's Kanda Damage Control and Hell's Arena mo...
It's Just a Dream...Right? Volume 1 K-Comic Review
This is a book you pick up when you're just looking for some mindless BL smut.
― If the premise of White Eared's It's Just a Dream…Right? sounds like a thinly veiled excuse for the main characters to have sex, that's probably a feeling you should go with. While many a work of either romance or erotic fiction has operated on an even thinner pretext, this one certainly doesn't bury its purpose very dee...
Takayuki Takeya Serves as Special Effects Artist for 5th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film
Designs shared for February 20 film
― The staff for Hakunetsu no Ginga Taisen (The Incandescent Galactic War), the fifth film for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes, revealed on Tuesday that sculptor Takayuki Takeya (Kamen Rider, Shin Godzilla) will serve as special effects artist. The staff shared Takeya's designs:...
Kaguya-sama: Love is War Anime Special Streams Opening Theme Song's Music Video
Masayuki Suzuki feat. Aoi Koga perform theme song "Abunai Kioku"
― Masayuki Suzuki began streaming on Tuesday a music video for "Abunai Kioku" (Dangerous Memory) feat. Aoi Koga, the opening theme song Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Otona e no Kaidan (The Steps to Become an Adult), the Kaguya-sama: Love is War anime's new television special: The anime special will premiere on December 31 on Tokyo MX, BS1...
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ SEASON FINALE
I'm a big fan of any show that sets up a moral dilemma and has the characters resolve it—but leaves it up to the audience to decide whether our heroes did the right thing or not.
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Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle #9 [rate]
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Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, 5 More Cast Members
Trailer previews ending theme song for January 6 anime
― The official website for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the new sequel anime of the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series, unveiled on Tuesday the second promotional video and more cast members. The trailer previews the ending theme song "POWER" by boy group ONE OR EIGHT. The remaining cast members for the "Ten Braves," who serve Ramaga, the emper...
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
Oguri Cap is the main anime vanguard of the franchise at this point, and why shouldn't she be? She represents the show's modern form, heralded by butt-rock openers and strained, sweaty facial expressions.
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Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill #12 [rate]
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'Tenkō-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishōjo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken' Unveils 2nd Teaser Video, Visual
Anime debuts in 2026
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Yu Hibari and illustrator Siso's Tenkō-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishōjo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken (The Neat and Beautiful Girl at My New School Was My Childhood Friend Who I Used to Play With Who I Thought was a Boy) light novel series unveiled the second teaser promotional video ...
Medalist Season 2 Anime Unveils Ending Song Artist in New Promo Video
Rock band Conton Candy perform "Rookies" ending song
― The staff for the television anime of Tsurumaikada's Olympic ice-skating manga Medalist started streaming on Tuesday the second season's second promotional video, which reveals and previews the ending theme song "Rookies" by Conton Candy.The anime's staff also released a character video featuring Iruka Okazaki on Tuesday:The second season will de...
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With You, Our Love Will Make it Through #11 [rate]
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Pan Dorobō Anime Reveals Main Staff, October 2026 Debut in Teaser Video
Love Live! Superstar!!'s Takahiko Kyōgoku to direct anime at Shin-Ei Animation
― Kadokawa revealed on Tuesday the teaser visual, promotional video, main staff, and the October 2026 debut on NHK E-TV for the anime of Keiko Shibata's Pan Dorobō (Bread Thief) picture book. Takahiko Kyōgoku (Love Live! School idol project, Love Live! Superstar!!, GATE) is directing the anime at Shin-Ei Animation, and Chi...
GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ SEASON FINALE
While I haven't had a terrible time with this spin-off, much like Takasugi last week, I question if this was all worth bringing Gintama back from the dead.
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ Episode 15
Is it worth being annoyed that The Fated Magical Princess chose to abandon the manhwa in its final few episodes? I’m still trying to decide.
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals More Cast
Kenshō Ono, Kenjirō Tsuda join cast of January 11 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Mika Yamamori's In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki) manga revealed the key visual, additional cast members, and second main promotional video for the anime on Tuesday. The video previews the ending theme song "Azalea no Kaze" (Azalea Wind) by Unison Square Garden. The newly anno...
Sgt. Frog Manga Gets TV Anime With Brand-New Cast Next Fall
Franchise's current cast stars in previously announced Sgt. Frog anniversary film
― The staff for the Sgt. Frog franchise announced on Monday that an all-new Sgt. Frog television anime, titled Kerokero Gunsō ☆, will debut in fall 2026, and revealed a teaser visual. Additionally, the staff announced that the new TV anime will also have an brand-new cast, which will be announced later. The staff clarif...
Channel Your Inner Soul Reaper in Fortnite x Bleach Collaboration
And take on opponents with Ichigo Kurosaki's Zangetsu or Hollow Mask items in Blitz Royale
― Epic Games Japan confirmed on Friday that the massively popular Fortnite game platform is collaborating with the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime beginning on December 23 Japan Time. Bleach main character Ichigo Kurosaki's sword Zangetsu and the Hollow mask weapons will be available, and players who comp...
Live-Action Cosmetic Playlover Season 2's Trailer Unveils Theme Song, January 15 Debut
Urashimasakatasen returns to perform "Lamé Gradation" theme
― The official website for the second season of the live-action adaptation of Sachi Narashima's Cosmetic Playlover manga began streaming a new trailer for the series on Tuesday. The trailer announces the second season's January 15 premiere date, and announces and previews the second season's theme song "Lamé Gradation" (Glitter Gradation) by...
Though I Am an Inept Villainess Anime Reveals New Visual, April Debut
― The official website for the television anime of Satsuki Nakamura's Though I Am an Inept Villainess (Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga - Sūgū Chōso Torikae Den) light novel series revealed a new "key frame" visual and the April 2026 premiere date for the anime on Tuesday. The anime stars Manaka Iwami as Kou Reirin (left in visual above), and Natsumi Kawaida as Shu Keigetsu (right).Mitsue Yama...
Wandance Manga Gets Live-Action Film
Hip-hop dance manga ships volume 15 on Tuesday
― The wraparound jacket band on Coffee's 15th Wandance manga volume announced this week that the hip-hop dance manga will receive a live-action film adaptation. #ワンダンス 本日発売、１5巻の帯にて解禁ーーー ㊗️㊗️㊗️実 写 映 画 化 決 定㊗️㊗️㊗️ すごい！アニメに続いての映画化！！！ 皆様の応援のおかげです。本当にありがとうございます。 15巻のカバーは恩ちゃん（かわいい）！… pic.twitter.com/TCZsn5iFFf— 漫画ワンダンス【公式】アニメ10月8日よりスタート (@WANDA_NO_DANCE) Decem...
Become Detective Conan with APTX4869 Gummies
Just make sure not to shrink to the body of a child!
― Bandai Namco's candy brand Bandai Candy announced on Saturday that it is reissuing the Detective Conan APTX4869 Gummies. The gummies are scheduled for release in April 2026, and each pack will come with one of 24 Detective Conan stickers. The silhouettes tease characters such as Conan, Ran, and Haibara, among many others. This is not the first ti...
Keiichi Arawi's City Manga Ends Again with 15th Volume
Series previously ended with 13th volume
― Keiichi Arawi announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that the CITY manga will end for the second time with the 15th compiled book volume, which ships on Tuesday.Vertical (now Kodansha USA) publishes the series in English. The manga is also available on Kodansha's K MANGA service. Vertical describes the manga:From the creator of nichijou, this surreal-sl...
Bloodict Manga Enters Hiatus
Series debuted on April 18
― The January issue of Square Enix's G Fantasy magazine announced on Thursday that Umiharu's Bloodict (Blood-Addict) manga will take a break. The magazine did not announce a return date for the series.The manga is set in a certain "eastern country," where the commerce and use of an illegal drug named UDL has spread widely following the end of a devastatingly long war. Here,...
The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio Manga Ends With 6th Volume
Final volume ships on January 27
― Kadokawa is listing the sixth volume of Umemi Makimoto's manga adaptation of writer Kō Nigatsu and illustrator Sabamizore's The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio (Seiyū Radio no Ura Omote) light novel series as the final volume for the series. The volume ships on January 27. Kadokawa's BookWalker publishes the manga in English and describes the story: Yumiko Sato work...
Lazy Girl Momogusa's Tsuki Anmi Launches New Yuri Manga on January 17
Dare ka Ōkami-san no Shitsukekata Shirimasen ka!? centers on size gap relationship
― The February 2026 issue of Ichijinsha's Comic Yurihime magazine revealed last Thursday that Tsuki Anmi will launch a new manga titled Dare ka Ōkami-san no Shitsukekata Shirimasen ka!? (Does Anybody Here Know How to Tame a Wolf?!) in the magazine's next issue on January 17. The magazine teases the manga as a romantic ...
Gachiakuta Manga Gets Stage Play
Show runs in Tokyo from May 22-31, Kyoto from June 5-7
― The staff for Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga announced on Monday that the series will get a stage play, which will run at the Stellar Ball in Tokyo from May 22-31 and at the Rohm Theater in Kyoto from June 5-7. An official website opened to unveil a trailer, visual, cast, and staff. The cast includes:Hikaru Imamaki as RudoYuta Tachibana as EnjinY...
The Grim Reaper and an Argent Cavalier's Irono Launches Isekai Romance Manga
Oshare Suki na Ōhi wa Gisō Kekkon de Ō-sama ni Dekiai Sareru manga launches on January 17
― The January 2026 issue of Sqaure Enix's Monthly G Fantasy magazine revealed last Thursday that creator Irono will launch a new manga titled Oshare Suki na Ōhi wa Gisō Kekkon de Ō-sama ni Dekiai Sareru (The Fancy Queen Falls in Love With the King in a False Marriage) in the magazine's next issue on January 17.👑...
Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil Full List of Top 2026 Manga
Top 20 include Ichi the Witch, Strikeout Pitch, Half Is More, Uesugi-kun Wants to Quit Being a Girl, more
― The 2026 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga Is Amazing!) guidebook released the full lists of top manga series on Friday. The top 20 on its list of manga for male readers are: 1. Hon Nara Uru Hodo by Ao Kojima (previously revealed) 2. Danmitsu by Tooru Seino 3. Strikeou...
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ SEASON FINALE
Unfortunately, I think it suits this series to end on such an underwhelming note.
Tsukasa Furokawa's I Can't Choose A Childhood Friend! Manga Ends on January 22
Manga launched in July 2024
― The January 2026 issue of Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine revealed on Monday that Tsukasa Furokawa's I Can't Choose A Childhood Friend! (Osananajimi o Erabenai!) will end in the magazine's next issue on January 22.Square Enix's Manga UP! Global publishes the manga in English, and it describes the story:For Yu Suzukaze, reuniting with the childhood friend he adored fe...
Kei Sanbe Ends The 13th Footprint Manga
Manga about family's adventure following mysterious postcards launched in 2023
― Kadokawa's Comic Newtype web manga site published the final chapter of Kei Sanbe's The 13th Footprint (13-kai Me no Ashiato) manga on December 19.Sanbe launched the manga on Comic Newtype in March 2023. Kadokawa published the manga's sixth compiled book volume on November 10. Yen Press licensed the manga and published th...
DIGIMON BEATBREAK ‒ Episode 12
Even though this episode marks the end of Digimon Beatbreak's first cour, in many ways it feels like its true beginning
Weathercaster Yoshizumi Ishihara Guest Stars in Doraemon Anime's New Year Special 2025
Ishihara appears in special on December 31
― TV Asahi revealed on Saturday that weathercaster and actor Yoshizumi Ishihara will appear in this year's New Year's Eve 1-Hour Special for the Doraemon anime on December 31. The special this year will feature the "Space Western Kōya no Umatake" (Space Western: Umatake of the Wild) story, which brings Nobita and friends to planet Uma. The Snake gang is terr...
Digimon Beatbreak Anime's Trailer Reveals December 27 Debut for English Dub
Zeno Robinson, Risa Mei, more star in 1st 5 dub episodes on Saturday
― Toei Animation announced on Monday that Crunchyroll will begin streaming the first five episodes of the English dub for Digimon Beatbreak, the new television anime for the Digimon franchise, on December 27. The company streamed an English trailer, and it reveals the dub cast: The English dub stars: Zeno Robinson as Tomoro Tenma Ri...
Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ SEASON FINALE
The lush, verdant landscapes of this empty, crumbling future Japan will remain in my memory for a long time.
Fullmetal Alchemist, One Piece Voice Actress Juli Erickson Dies
Erickson played Pinako in Fullmetal Alchemist, Tsuru & Kokoro in One Piece
― A post on voice actress Juli Erickson's Facebook page revealed on Saturday that Erickson died peacefully in her sleep on December 17. Memorials will be held in Spokane, Washington and Dallas, Texas. Erickson married the late voice actor James Grant in July 1986. Her anime roles include Pinako Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist,...
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Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Adds NiGHTS on December 24
Game adds Nights into Dreams character, Dream Sleeper vehicle on Wednesday
― Sega revealed on Monday that its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds racing game will add NiGHTS from Nights into Dreams for free on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. EST. The update will also add NiGHTS' vehicle Dream Sleeper and new emotes and sounds. The game will add AiAi from Super Monkey Ball in January 2026, and Tangle and Whisper from IDW...
To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ Episode 12
For as much as I am enjoying this third season of To Your Eternity, I fear the story may be falling into a pacing trap
All You Need Is Kill Anime's English Trailer Reveals Dub Cast
Dub stars Stephanie Sheh as Rita, Jadon Muniz as Keiji
― GKIDS began streaming on Monday a trailer for Warner Bros. Japan and STUDIO4°C's anime of Hiroshi Sakurazaka and Yoshitoshi ABe's All You Need Is Kill science fiction light novel, and it previews the English dub and reveals its cast: The English dub stars: Stephanie Sheh as Rita Jadon Muniz as Keiji Lisa Kay Jennings as Shasta Cherami Leigh as ...
Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord Volume 1-3 Manga Review
For this reincarnated salaryman, a life as an unwanted noble’s son is a ticket to a new beginning, but an easygoing life is a long way off.
― Human creativity is unendingly interesting to me. We are in an unprecedented time of stories that start in incredibly similar ways, and yet, each story is different enough for us to warrant taking time to tell you all about it. Today, we are speaking of the fir...
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My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's #12 [rate]
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Capcom, GungHo's Teppen Smartphone Game Ends Service, Gets Offline Version
Game ends service on March 30 with offline version update available until April 29
― The official website for Capcom and GungHo Online Entertainment's Teppen smartphone game announced on Monday that the game is ending service on March 30 at 11:00 p.m. EDT. The game will get an offline version available through an update following the end of service. The offline version will allow players to use all c...
Mechanical Marie ‒ SEASON FINALE
Mechanical Marie has always looked cheap and cheerful, with bargain-basement animation carried merely by its sheer innocent charm.
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game's Trailer Reveals 2nd DLC Pack's January 2026 Release
"Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 2: GAKU-RAN" introduces new Digivolution routes, Hiroko questline
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Monday a new trailer for the Digimon Story Time Stranger game, and it reveals the second DLC pack "Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 2: GAKU-RAN," which will launch in January 2026. The new DLC pack will introduce new Digivolution routes for Mega Digimon...
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GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class #12 [rate]
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Hiroshi Takahashi Reveals Dustland Title for Direct Sequel to Crows/Worst Manga
Manga launches on January 13
― Akita Shoten announced on Tuesday that the new full-fledged direct sequel manga Hiroshi Takahashi's Crows and Worst manga will be titled Dustland. The publisher shared an illustration of the characters Hibari and Sanzо̄, who live in Toaru City, and the logo, which also features the words Crows x Worst." Dustland will launch in the third 2026 issue of Akita Shoten's Mont...
Gnosia ‒ Episode 11
I am beginning to worry that all Gnosia the Anime will end up accomplishing is making me want to switch off the T.V. and simply check out Gnosia the Video Game, instead.
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Anime Reveals Winter Visual, Composer, Spring 2026 Debut
kensuke ushio to compose series' music
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Kana Akatsuki's Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring novel series started streaming a promotional video on Monday, which revealed the anime's "Winter visual" and spring 2026 debut. The anime's staff also revealed that kensuke Ushio is composing the music. The below visual features the Agent of Winter Rōse...
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Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love #12 [rate]
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Answerman - Addressing the Amazon AI Dubs Controversy
Jerome channels his inner Clement Clarke Moore as he looks into the Amazon AI Dub Debacle.
― 'Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the site, The ANSWERMAN pondered what readers might write; Two questions were sent about dubbing with care, In hopes that some answers soon would be there. The eggnog is flowing, the family's near, But by glass number three, boredom appears. Your thumbs are a...
Juno's mofusand Characters Get Short Anime on January 7
Short anime of costumed cats streams on YouTube with 1st episode now streaming in advance
― QTORY inc. revealed on Monday that popular mofusand cat characters by illustrator Juno are getting a short anime adaptation, which will debut on January 7 on the QTORY YouTube channel and other streaming platforms. QTORY also revealed the anime's key visual, cast, and staff. The first episode has begun streami...
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 ‒ SEASON FINALE
This whole episode feels like a fever dream—which is exactly what it turns out to be.
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Isekai Quartet 3 #11 [rate]
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One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ Episode 11
Even as One Punch Man season three technically improves, it continues to remind us how far this franchise has fallen, and I cannot wait for it to be over soon.
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A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace #12 [rate]
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 12
This week’s episode left me with a question: Has the novelty finally worn off? Honestly, I think it has.
Spica Aoki's Kaiju Girl Caramelise Gets TV Anime in 2026
Hikari Senga, Daishi Kajita star in Liden Films anime
― Pony Canyon announced on Monday that a television anime adaptation of Spica Aoki's Kaiju Girl Caramelise (Otome Kaijū Carameliser) manga has been green-lit for 2026. Pony Canyon also revealed the teaser visual and promotional video, main cast, and staff for the anime.Aoki drew an illustration to commemorate the anime announcement:Pony Canyon des...
Manchuria Opium Squad Artist Shikako Dies at 37
Artist died due to rare malignant tumor in eye
― The editors for Tsukasa Monma and Shikako's Manchuria Opium Squad manga announced on Monday that Shikako died on November 8 due to choroidal melanoma, a rare form of cancer that develops in the eye.The artist wanted someone to complete the manga series in their place, and the Young Magazine staff stated they will respect Shikako's wishes. The staff add...
WEBTOON Expands Creator Programs
Company also launches residency initiative in 2026
― WEBTOON announced plans on December 11 to significantly expand its Creator Programs in 2026, introducing new monetization options, educational initiatives, and in-person support designed to help creators build long-term careers on the platform. The expanded programs will roll out throughout 2026 and include improved monetization tools for CANVAS c...
Korea's Internet Self-Regulatory Body Introduces New Guidelines for Webtoons, Web Novels
Guidelines outline standards, review procedures for identifying hate speech, inappropriate expressions within narrative content
― The Korea Internet Self-Governance Organization (KISO) announced on December 12 that it has established new self-regulatory guidelines for story-based digital content, including webtoons and web novels. KISO is a non-governmental, industry-led self-regulatory body compris...
Fate/strange Fake – Episodes 1-4 Review (Special Screening)
As a longtime fan of the Fate franchise in general and Fate/strange Fake in specific, it was everything I hoped for and more.
― The full series of Fate/strange Fake has been a long time coming. Written by Ryohgo Narita of Durarara!! fame, the book series has been ongoing since 2015 with the first novel getting an animated TV special, Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn-, back in 2023. Last year, the ...
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Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun #12 [rate]
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The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess #15 [rate]
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Gachiakuta Anime Gets 2nd Season
Kei Urana, Hideyoshi Ando celebrate announcement with illustrations
― The staff for the television anime of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga announced on Monday the series is getting a second season. Urana celebrated the announcement with an illustration. The graffiti designer for the series, Hideyoshi Ando, also created an illustration for the announcement. The final episode for season one aired before ...
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One Piece #1154 [rate]
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Gachiakuta RPG Announced for PS5, Xbox, PC via Steam
Com2uS presents survival action RPG based on Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga, its anime adaptation
― The current anime based on Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga ended on Monday with an announcement of an upcoming RPG from the Com2uS Group for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. GACHIAKUTA: The Game― Crawl back from the abyss of Hell to change this lousy world! ― The smash-hit TV anime #Gachiak...
This Monster Wants to Eat Me ‒ Episode 12
Both Shiori and the story recognize that she can't just renew their original promise. They need to up the toxic yuri quotient, and this week, the dial goes to eleven.
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Dad is a Hero, Mom is a Spirit, I'm a Reincarnator #12 [rate]
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One Punch Man #11 [rate]
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK #12 [rate]
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Gachiakuta #24 [rate]
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May I Ask for One Final Thing? ‒ SEASON FINALE
Who among us wouldn’t pay the highest of prices for even the chance to be ground into a fine crimson dust under the finely polished knuckles of Scarlet’s trademark gloves?
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Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right #11 [rate]
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Mechanical Marie #12 [rate]
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Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episode 49
There’s no surer sign that Twilight is on the scene than when he shows up looking exactly like the guy he’s fighting.
Beastars Final Season Anime's 2nd Part Premieres Next March
New trailer previews SEVENTEEN idol group's "Tiny Light" ending song
― Toho Animation presented the main trailer for the second part in the final anime season adapting Paru Itagaki's BEASTARS manga on Sunday. The trailer announces Part 2's March premiere exclusively on Netflix, and it also announces and previews the ending theme song "Tiny Light" by the idol group SEVENTEEN. The new cast members for ...
2nd Haikyū!! Anime Sequel Film to Open in 2027 with 'Bakemono-tachi' Special
"Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro" previously announced as airing on TV
― A livestream for the Haikyu franchise announced on Sunday that Gekijōban Haikyū!! VS Chiisana Kyojin (Haikyu!! Vs. The Little Giant), the franchise's second sequel film, will open in theaters in Japan in 2027. The film will play with "Haikyū!! Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro" (Where Monsters Go), a special anime which the franchise ha...
Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film Streams 2nd Trailer
Sequel film to Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion opens in February 2026
― Aniplex's YouTube channel began streaming a new trailer for Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising- (Gekijōban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten), the official sequel to the Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion film, on Sunday. The film will open in February ...
One Piece Character Tony Tony Chopper Gets Own Mini-Anime on January 5
CHOPPER's mini-anime to air within Mezamashi TV morning program
― A stage presentation for the One Piece franchise at the Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a mini-anime adaptation titled CHOPPER's, featuring the titular One Piece character Tony Tony Chopper. The mini-anime will air starting on January 5 within the Japanese morning program Mezamashi TV at 7:36 a.m. CHOPPER's is a new project the...
One Piece TV Anime's Elbaph Arc Debuts in April 5
Video, visual revealed for new arc
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed that the One Piece television anime will enter the Elbaph arc on April 5, 2026. Toei Animation and One Piece anime producer Ryūta Koike announced on October 28 that the anime will reduce its annual episode output to a maximum of 26 episodes moving forward starting in 2026. Following the conclusion of the Egghead arc this...
Live-Action One Piece Season 2 Video Previews Chopper Dubbing
New season debuts on March 10
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a new video for One Piece: Into the Grand Line, the second live-action season based on Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga. The new video highlights the dubbing actors for Chopper. One Piece: Into the Grand Line will premiere on Netflix on March 10, 2026. The event confirmed that Yuriko Yamaguchi will be the Japanese dub actor for...
Live-Action Look Back Film Unveils 1st Teaser Video
Live-action film of Tatsuki Fujimoto's 1-shot manga premieres in 2026
― A stage presentation for Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga at the Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed the teaser video for the live-action film adaptation of Fujimoto's "Look Back" one-shot manga.The live-action film will open in Japan next year.Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters, Our Little Sister, Air Doll) is directing and...
Chainsaw Man Manga's 'Assassins Arc' Gets Anime Adaptation
New anime's teaser visual, video revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday announced that the Shikaku Arc (Assassins Arc) of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga is getting an anime adaptation, and unveiled the teaser visual and promotional video.The Chainsaw Man television anime series premiered on TV Tokyo and five other affiliated channels, as well as on Amazon Prime Video in October 2022. Cr...
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess' 2nd Season Anime Previews Ending Theme in Video
2nd season debuts on January 12
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a new commercial for the second season of the television anime of Robinson Haruhara and Hirakei's 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess (Hime-sama, "Gōmon" no Jikan Desu) manga, which previews the ending theme song for the first time. The second season will premiere on Tokyo MX and BS11 on January 12 at 11:30 p.m. JST before ai...
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Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray #23 [rate]
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Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Anime's 2nd Season Reveals July 2026 Debut in Video
New visual also revealed; new season has some new staff
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a new promotional video and July 2026 debut for the second second of Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., the television anime based on Sekka Iwata and Yū Aoki's Magilumiere Co. Ltd. (Kabushikigaisha Magilumiere) manga. The anime will premiere in July 2026 and will air on NTV. The event also revealed the ...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Anime Unveils Returning Cast, Staff, July 2026 Debut in Teaser Trailer
New mobile game Bleach Mirrors High also revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday unveiled the teaser visual and trailer, returning cast, staff, and the July 2026 debut for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime. The anime's cast for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict will return for the new series...
Junichi Suwabe, Reina Ueda Join Cast of Black Torch TV Anime
Series debuts in July 2026
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed two more cast members for the television anime of Tsuyoshi Takaki's Black Torch manga.Reina Ueda as Hana Usami Junichi Suwabe as Ryosuke Shiba Takaki also drew an illustration to commemorate the cast announcement./／司場＆宇佐美のキャスト発表記念！#タカキツヨシ 先生描き下ろしイラスト公開！\＼#ジャンプフェスタ 2026 ステージで初お披露目となった司場＆宇佐美のイラストを公開❗司場涼介: CV.#諏訪部順一宇佐美花: CV.#上田麗奈放送...
Akane-banashi Anime Reveals Trailer, More Cast & Staff, April 2026 Debut
Anime based on writer Yūki Suenaga, illustrator Takamasa Moue's rakugo manga debuts in April 2026
― The staff of the anime adaptation of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga revealed on Sunday at the Jump Festa '26 event the preview trailer, key visual, more cast members, more staff members, and April 2026 debut for the anime. The newly announced cast members includ...
Black Clover Anime's 2nd Season Reveals 2026 Debut in Video
Studio Pierrot returns to produce new season
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed the 2026 debut for the new season for the anime based on Yūki Tabata's Black Clover manga. Update: Added English-subtitled trailer. Source: Crunchyroll's YouTube channel Studio Pierrot will return to animate the new season. Crunchyroll will stream the anime. The Black Clover anime last aired in March 2021 with ...
Dan Da Dan Season 3 Anime Reveals Visual, 2027 Premiere
2nd season ended on September 18
― The staff for the anime of Yukinobu Tatsu's DAN DA DAN "paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy" manga announced during Anime Festa on Sunday revealed a key visual and 2027 premiere for the third season: The second season debuted on television on July 3 and aired on MBS and TBS in the "Super Animeism Turbo" programming block. Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu are s...
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Anime Debuts in July 2026
New teaser visual revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed the July 2026 debut for the second season of the television anime of Yūsei Matsui's The Elusive Samurai (Nigejōzu no Wakagimi) manga. The first season will re-air on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block in April 2026, before the second season debuts on the same programming block in July 2026. The event also revealed a teaser vi...