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Yaiba Omnibus 1 Manga Review
While the anime is great looking enough that I imagine it'll be most people's preference for experiencing this series, the manga has just enough of its own strengths to be worth checking out on its own.
― With the new Yaiba anime currently on air, and quickly proving to be one of the most impressive looking action shows of the year, the folks at Viz Media have also seen fit to release the original ma...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2025, Jul 1-21
As we start the season, popular sequels My Dress-Up Darling and DAN DA DAN dominate as one might expect, but The Summer Hikaru Died might be our little surprise hit of the summer!
― 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 t...
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Season 1 Anime Review
7th Prince has some cool ideas that I desperately wish it pursued to any meaningful extent. But instead, we got a royal snooze fest.
― I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability (henceforth 7th Prince) is an anime that, on paper, sounds cool and, dare I say, relatable enough. I mean, if we were all fortunate enough to be reincarnated into wealth and power...
This Week in Games - Pokémon Presents 2025
It's a nearly-all Pokemon edition of This Week in Games, bursting with announcements. But don't worry - there's some news for Atelier fans, too!
― Welcome back, folks! I was feeling punchy last week, and I noticed I had omitted my closer after last week's column was published. Imagine I spent all weekend in a corner of your room, occasionally repeating vocal stims under my breath. Being a vtuber fan:...
This Week in Anime - Anti-Nostalgia
We've all got shows that we've outgrown. Coop and Lucas discuss some of theirs.
― We've all got shows that we've outgrown. Coop and Lucas discuss some of theirs. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Full Disclosure: Coop Bicknell regularly works on titles produced b...
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 1 Anime Review
The first season of the story of Oguri Cap stands apart from its previous Uma Musume brethren—and arguably stands above many of them.
― Every great hero deserves an origin story, and that even—especially!—includes the funny big-eating horse girl Oguri Cap from Uma Musume. This obviously isn't the only franchise where a comic-relief background character can undergo this kind of drastic promotion to pr...
Senpai no Kohai Manga Review
Hanakage Alt’s Senpai no Kohai is, in its slender volume, a beautifully sweet love story.
― Sayuri knows that it's hopeless to fall in love with a straight woman. That's an academic consideration, of course, when in her final year of college, she fell head over heels for Risa. The adorable first year consumed all of Sayuri's thoughts, no matter how hard she tried to avoid them, and when she graduated...
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Aniplex, Sony Music Reveal SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes Original TV Anime for October
Ayane Sakura, Sōma Saitō, Daisuke Namikawa, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Akari Kitō star in "Music x Hero" series
― Aniplex and Sony Music revealed a new original television anime series titled SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes that will debut on Fuji TV in October. Fumiaki Maruto (Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend light novel author and anime scriptwriter) is overseeing and writing the series scripts. Hida...
Nada Holdings' New Lollipop Chainsaw Projects Include New Game, Anime
Nada Holdings developing new projects for franchise in partnership with Dragami Games
― Taiwan's Nada Holdings announced on Thursday that its new projects for the Lollipop Chainsaw franchise in partnership with Dragami Games will involve a new game and an anime adaptation. Nada Holdings notes that the new game will not impose "excessive creative restrictions in the name of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and...
Nana Mizuki Joins Cast of Princession Orchestra Anime
Mizuki plays Red Queen in series
― The staff for the original anime Princession Orchestra revealed on Sunday that Nana Mizuki is joining the anime's cast as the Red Queen, the head of the band Snatch that is threating the peace of Alicepia. The anime premiered on April 6, and airs on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. on TV Tokyo and its affiliates. The series will air for one year. The anime's official YouTube ch...
Aniplex, Sony Music Reveal SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes Original TV Anime for October
Ayane Sakura, Sōma Saitō, Daisuke Namikawa, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Akari Kitō star in "Music x Hero" series
― Aniplex and Sony Music revealed a new original television anime series titled SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes that will debut on Fuji TV in October. Fumiaki Maruto (Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend light novel author and anime scriptwriter) is overseeing and writing the series scripts. Hida...
Crunchyroll Launches 'Anime Nights' Program to Screen Anime Monthly in U.S. Starting With Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid screens in October; 1st 7 episodes of Overlord screen in November
― Crunchyroll announced on Saturday that it is launching a "Crunchyroll Anime Nights" program dedicated to screening anime across the U.S. each month. The works will include anime films, "curated television episodes," as well as previews of upcoming streaming series. Screenings will also include classic tit...
Io Sakisaka's Strobe Edge Manga Gets Live-Action Series This Fall
Manga previously received live-action film in 2015; new adaptation reunites staff of Blue Spring Ride live-action series
― WOWOW announced on Sunday that Io Sakisaka's Strobe Edge manga is getting a live-action series adaptation that will air and stream on WOWOW starting this fall. The show will have two seasons. 🌈#ストロボ・エッジ Season１✨WOWOW 連続ドラマ#アオハライド シリーズの制作陣がおくる最高峰の本格青春ラブストーリー🍀２部作で完全実写化🎞️超特報映像も解禁✅▶️...
Sentenced to be a Hero TV Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Yōji Ueda, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Jun Fukushima join cast in anime premiering in January 2026 after delay
― Kadokawa announced three more cast members on Saturday for the television anime of Rocket Shokai's Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 (Yūsha-kei ni Shosu: Chōbatsu Yūsha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku) light novel series. Yōji Ueda as Noragalle Senridge Yoshitsugu Matsuoka ...
Udon Announces Hidetaka Tenjin's Artistry Of Gundam, Marvel vs. Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works Artbooks
Hidetaka Tenjin's Artistry Of Gundam to be available in oversized U.C. edition, regular hardcover edition
― Udon Entertainment announced at its San Diego Comic Con International panel on Saturday that it will release Hidetaka Tenjin's Artistry Of Gundam artbook in both a standard edition and an oversized "U.C. Edition." The company also announced that it will release the Marvel vs. Capcom: Ultimate C...
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You and Idol Precure♪ #25 [rate]
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To Be Hero X #17 [rate]
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Kodama Tales to Publish Smile! Manga in English
English release announced for January 2026
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Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd.'s Kodama Tales Inc. subsidiary announced during "The Legacy of Baki" panel at San Diego Comic-Con panel on Saturday that it will publish Mitei Hattori's Smile! (Smiley) manga in English in January 2026. The company describes the manga: The story follows Yuushi Kamome, a grieving journalist whose life unravels after the death of hi...
The Hooligans Webtoon Sees 58-Fold View Surge Leading Up to Release of Live-Action Adaptation
Sales also jumped 26 times over same period
― Webtoon The Hooligans by acclaimed artist Tae-ho Yoon is experiencing a surge in popularity, riding the momentum of its live-action adaptation Low Life. According to Kakao Entertainment on July 22, the webtoon's weekly view count on Kakao Webtoon increased approximately 58 times between the third week of June (June 16-22) and the third week of July (July...
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With You and the Rain #4 [rate]
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The Summer Hikaru Died #4 [rate]
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My Dress-Up Darling #16 [rate]
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Web Novel, Webtoon Kitchen Soldier Gets Live-Action Adaptation
Story follows conscripted soldier who unexpectedly finds his calling in army kitchen
― A live-action adaptation of the hit web novel and webtoon Kitchen Soldier has been officially confirmed for production. Kitchen Soldier, originally written by JRobin and drawn by Jin-soo Lee, follows a conscripted soldier who unexpectedly finds his calling in the army kitchen. Armed with a kitchen knife instead of...
Yaiba Omnibus 1 Manga Review
While the anime is great looking enough that I imagine it'll be most people's preference for experiencing this series, the manga has just enough of its own strengths to be worth checking out on its own.
― With the new Yaiba anime currently on air, and quickly proving to be one of the most impressive looking action shows of the year, the folks at Viz Media have also seen fit to release the original ma...
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Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus #4 [rate]
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Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer! #4 [rate]
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Bad Girl #4 [rate]
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Manga Up! Global Adds The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan's Story, The Magic Swordsmith, A Starlit Darkness Manga
Also: Dimension W
― Manga Up! Global added the following four manga: The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan's Story on Thursday, Dimension W on Friday, The Magic Swordsmith on Saturday, and A Starlit Darkness on Sunday. Manga Up! describes The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan's Story:
The story of "The Apothecary Diaries" from Xiaolan's perspective, written by series author Hyuganatsu and adapted by Itsuki Nanao...
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The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses #4 [rate]
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 14-20
Donkey Kong Bananza debuts at #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: July 14-20 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 130,537 1,495,609 2NSw 2Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo July 17 127,905 127,905 3NSwTamagotchi Plaza Bandai Namco Entertainment June 26 9,081 149,279 4NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 8,152 6,381,356 5NSwAnimal Crossi...
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Kaiju No. 8 #14 [rate]
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Anne Shirley #17 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, July 14-20
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc reruns top rankings
― The Soreike! Anpanman: Baikinman to Ehon no Lulun anime film aired on NTV on Friday, July 18 at 10:55 a.m. and earned a 1.9% rating. An episode of Anpan, the newest entry in NHK's six-decade-long Renzoku Terebi Shōsetsu (Serialized TV Novel, also known as "Asadora" or Morning Drama) franchise, aired on Friday, July 18 at 8:00 ...
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Case Closed #1169 [rate]
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Webtoon Tiger Brother Gets 3D-Animated Film Scheduled for Release in 2026
Locus Animation Studios animates fantasy action film
― The fantasy action webtoon series Tiger Brother is being adapted into a 3D-animated feature film, slated for release in the first half of 2026. The story of the webtoon on Naver Webtoon reads: A ruthless half-man, half-beast named White Eyebrows seeks to use the child to rule the world.
Caught up in the chaos, a monstrous tiger named Bbareu and ...
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Yaiba: Samurai Legend #16 [rate]
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Taiyo Matsumoto's Tokyo These Days, Yuna Hirasawa's My Journey to Her Manga Win Eisner Awards
Also: IDW's Godzilla's 70th Anniversary wins Best Anthology
― Comic-Con International announced the winners for this year's Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards on Friday. Taiyo Matsumoto's Tokyo These Days (translated by Michael Arias) won the award for the Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia category. The other nominees in the category were: Asao Takamori and Tetsuya Chiba's Ashita no Joe...
Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table TV Anime Reveals Teaser Video, Main Cast, More Staff
Chiyuki Miura stars in anime as Yuuki
― Kadokawa revealed the "ultra teaser" promotional video and "ultra teaser" visual on Saturday for the television anime of writer Yūshi Ukai and artist Nekometal's Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (Shibō Yūgi de Meshi o Kuu) light novel series. Kadokawa also revealed more staff for the anime, and revealed the main cast member. Chiyuki Miura stars in t...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2025, Jul 1-21
As we start the season, popular sequels My Dress-Up Darling and DAN DA DAN dominate as one might expect, but The Summer Hikaru Died might be our little surprise hit of the summer!
― 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 t...
VShojo Releases Statement Following Talent Exodus
VShojo CEO Justin Ignacio: I am sharing the difficult news that VShojo is shutting down, and I take full responsibility for the decisions that led us to this point.
― VTuber agency VShojo's CEO Justin Ignacio released a statement on Friday following the mass exodus of VShojo talent. Ignacio stated that VShojo is shutting down and he takes full responsibility for “the decisions that led us to this poi...
School-Live!'s Norimitsu Kaihō Launches New Manga
Akarui Mirai manga launches on August 22 with art by Kurageso
― The September issue of Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Forward magazine revealed on Thursday that Norimitsu Kaihō and Kurageso will launch a new manga titled Akarui Mirai in the magazine's next issue on August 22. Kaihō will write the story while Kurageso will draw the art. 本日発売の「きららフォワード９月号」の次号予告に掲載いたしましたが、来月、８月２２日（金）発売のきららフォワードから新連載『明るいミ...
A-DO Manga Ends With 12th Volume
12th volume ships in early 2026
― The 11th compiled book volume for Jaku Amano's A-DO manga revealed on July 18 that the manga will end with its 12th volume, scheduled for release in early 2026. The manga entered its "final series" in June. Kodansha USA Publishing is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story: Following a wave of immigration, Japan has became a volatile mix of people ...
Junji Ito Inducted Into Eisner Hall of Fame
Horror manga creator has previously won 4 Eisner awards
― The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards inducted horror manga creator Junji Ito into the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame on Friday during San Diego Comic-Con 2025. Viz Media streamed a video response from Ito: The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards is announcing the winners on Friday. Ito received the nomination on February 28. Voters selec...
The Demon Prince of Momochi House Sequel Manga Ends in Next Chapter
The Demon Prince of Momochi House: Succession ends on September 24
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The September issue of Kadokawa's Asuka magazine announced on Thursday Aya Shouoto's The Demon Prince of Momochi House: Succession manga (Momochi-san Chi no Ayakashi Ōji -Tsugu-) manga will end in the next chapter in the November issue on September 24. The limited sequel manga series launched in July 2023. Kadokawa published the ma...
Turkey!-Time to Strike- ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Maybe it’s because I grew up loving InuYasha, but personally, I think every anime should experiment with suddenly thrusting their protagonist(s) back to the Sengoku period.
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Nukitashi the Animation #2 [rate]
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Toronto Int'l Film Fest Screens International Premiere for Stop-Motion Anime Film Junk World
Prequel of Takahide Hori's JUNK HEAD film opened in Japan on June 13
― The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) revealed that its 50th annual event will screen the international premiere for JUNK WORLD, Takahide Hori's prequel film for his 2021 JUNK HEAD stop-motion animated feature film, as part of its "Midnight Madness" screenings. TIFF will take place on September 4-14. The event will releas...
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Betrothed to My Sister's Ex #4 [rate]
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“Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade” introduces the brand-new Jujutsu High-era SSR Satoru Gojo & Shoko Ieiri!
The mobile- original event "Blue and Hundred Oddities" from the “Hidden Inventory/Premature Death” arc is now live! On July 25, 2025, BILIBILI HK LIMITED announced a major new update for the first officially licensed mobile game of the popular anime series Jujutsu Kaisen, “Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade” Global Edition. The brand-new SSR "Awakened" Satoru Gojo and Jujutsu High-era Shoko Ieiri make their official debut!
Rock Band Kankaku Pierrot Disband
Theme song performers for Black Clover, Tales of Arise hold final tour in October
― Rock band Kankaku Pierrot (or Kankaku Piero) announced on Friday that they will disband following their solo tour of four performances in October. After discussion and consideration of each member's future, the band decided to disband rather than take a hiatus. Their final performances for their "My Name Is" tour will...
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Secrets of the Silent Witch #4 [rate]
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Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse #4 [rate]
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I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Season 1 Anime Review
7th Prince has some cool ideas that I desperately wish it pursued to any meaningful extent. But instead, we got a royal snooze fest.
― I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability (henceforth 7th Prince) is an anime that, on paper, sounds cool and, dare I say, relatable enough. I mean, if we were all fortunate enough to be reincarnated into wealth and power...
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Call of the Night #4 [rate]
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Tougen Anki #3 [rate]
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Manga Planet to Release Perfect Propose, Try & I Love You BL Manga in Print
Manga Planet has released both series digitally
― Manga Planet announced on Thursday that it will release Mayo Tsurukame's Perfect Propose and echo's Try & I Love You boys-love manga in print in English under the futekiya imprint. The service has previously released both series digitally. futekiya describes the Perfect Propose manga: Hiro's so stressed out at work that he can barely have proper meals...
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Takopi's Original Sin #5 [rate]
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Arknights: RISE FROM EMBER #20 [rate]
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Venice Int'l Film Festival Screens World Premiere of Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet Anime Film
Festival takes place from August 27-September 6
― Sony Pictures announced on Wednesday that the 82nd Venice International Film Festival will screen the world premiere of Studio Chizu and director Mamoru Hosoda's new anime film Scarlet (Hateshi naki Scarlet in Japanese, literally "Scarlet Without Limits") out of competition. The Venice International Film Festival will take place from August 27-Septemb...
This Week in Games - Pokémon Presents 2025
It's a nearly-all Pokemon edition of This Week in Games, bursting with announcements. But don't worry - there's some news for Atelier fans, too!
― Welcome back, folks! I was feeling punchy last week, and I noticed I had omitted my closer after last week's column was published. Imagine I spent all weekend in a corner of your room, occasionally repeating vocal stims under my breath. Being a vtuber fan:...
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 15
I do love these real material science inclusions, even though they tend to lead me down hours-long Wikipedia death spirals afterwards.
Live-Action Adaptation of Whale Star Webtoon Moves Into Production
Parasite star Woo-shik Choi in talks to star
― Korean entertainment media outlet OSEN reported on Friday a live-action adaptation of Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid, the webtoon series that won the 2021 Korea Content Grand Prize Presidential Award, is officially moving forward with production. Actor Woo-shik Choi, who was in the Oscar-winning movie Parasite, is currently in talks to play the lea...
DAN DA DAN Season 2 ‒ Episode 16
If DAN DA DAN ended its run right here, just sixteen episodes in, it would already be standing tall as one of the best Shonen Jump adaptations ever made.
Tappytoon to Launch Original BL Webtoon Bullet Time on July 25
Service streams voiced preview video for BL action series set in crime-ridden, neon-soaked city
― Contents First, the parent company of global webtoon platform Tappytoon, announced on Thursday the exclusive debut of its new original Boys' Love (BL) webtoon Bullet Time. The series will begin serialization on July 25 via the Tappytoon website and mobile apps. Bullet Time is an action-packed BL series ...
Bushiroad Releases Statement After Company, Voice Actress Amane Shindō Receive Threats
Statement comes after rumors started circulating on Thursday alleging Shindō cheated on her partner
― Bushiroad released a statement on Friday regarding recent threats aimed at both it and voice actress Amane Shindō, stating that rumors circulating about the voice actress on social media were "unfounded." Bushiroad stated that on Thursday, after rumors about Shindō's private life circulated on social...
Bad Girl Anime Reveals Voice Cast for Members of ADC
Ayane Sakura, Sumire Uesaka, Saori Hayami, more join cast
― The staff of the television anime of Nikumaru's Bad Girl manga revealed more cast for the series on Friday. The cast members for the group ADC include (from left to right in above image): Ayane Sakura as Marimo Nishikawa
Akari Kitō as Momiji Kaname
Maaya Uchida as Aoi Aoyama
Yui Horie as Maria Komari
Sumire Uesaka as Rin Mōri Sora Amamiya as...
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Reveals DLC in 4th Promo Video
Muzan will be available in free update after release
― Aniplex revealed a fourth promotional video on Friday 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. Aniplex also revealed that the game will have a paid Character Pass DLC that will allow players to use characters who appeared in the recent...
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling TV Anime Reveals 2026 Debut, Staff, Visual, Teaser Video
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable's Yūta Takamura directs anime at GA-CREW, Felix Film
― Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures revealed on Friday the first teaser promotional video for the television anime of storywriter Nekoko and illustrator Naji Yanagida's Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling (Tensei Shitara Dragon no Tamago Datta: Saikyō Igai Mezasanee) light novel series. The company also re...
Koala's Diary Anime Reveals Teaser Video, October Streaming Debut
Aya Uchida stars in anime
― Kadokawa revealed on Friday a teaser promotional video for the web anime adaptation of Yuami's Koala E Nikki (Koala's Diary or literally, Koala Picture Diary) manga. Aya Uchida will star in the anime as the titular Koala. The anime will debut in October on the anime's official YouTube channel. Takao Kato (As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill, Rockman.E...
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Urðr Hunt Anime Opens in Theaters in Japan on October 31 (Updated)
N. American release planned
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced at its Gundam panel at San Diego Comic-Con International on Thursday that the standalone anime release for Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Urðr Hunt (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans: Urðr-Hunt), an animated spinoff from the Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans) television ani...
2nd Gundam Hathaway Film Unveils New Visual, Confirms 2025 Opening in Japan
Film will have N. American screenings
― Bandai Namco Filmworks unveiled a new teaser visual 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, at its Gundam panel at San Diego Comic-Con International on Thursday. The films' charac...
Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Gets New U.S. Theatrical Screenings (Updated)
Gundam Wing gets new anniversary video, new designs, manga
― Bandai Namco Filmworks made several announcements at its panel for the 30th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing franchise at San Diego Comic-Con International on Thursday, beginning with the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz anime returning to theaters in the United States in 4K resolution. The theatrical screenings will start w...
Manga Mavericks Licenses Pipe Machine, Path From Tanuki Temple Manga
Company to make both series available early to paid subscribers of its Substack newsletter
― Manga Mavericks Books, the new publishing division of the Manga Mavericks website and podcast, announced new licensed titles during its panel at San Diego Comic Con on Thursday. Manga Mavericks will release both series digitally and in print. Manga Mavericks will also make both series available early to paid ...
Manga Creator Kia Asamiya Receives San Diego Comic-Con International's Inkpot Award
Silent Möbius/Steam Detectives creator's 2nd award in as many days after Japan Sci-Fi Con's Seiun Award
― San Diego Comic-Con International awarded its Inkpot Award to manga creator Kia Asamiya on Thursday. The convention surprised Asamiya with the award during his retrospective panel "Kia Asamiya: 40 Years of Imagination and Visions." In his acceptance speech, he joked that since this is the second ...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 20-26
Solo Leveling, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime; Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right, MONSTER TRIBE manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 1 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 July 22 Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 1 Limited Edition BDCite Crunchyroll US$79.98 July 22 Momokyun Sword B...
Kodansha USA Licenses Stella Must Die, DRAGON CIRCUS, Magical Karina, More Manga for Spring 2026
Also: Chi's Sweet France, Lonely Deaths Lie Thick as Snow, That's Not Love, more
― Kodansha USA Publishing announced during its San Diego Comic-Con panel on Thursday new releases for spring 2026. Kodansha USA also revealed that the second volume of the Blade Girl, Teppu, and Love, That's an Understatement manga titles from its Kodansha Print Club — a new publishing program bringing digital-first mang...
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The Water Magician #4 [rate]
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WEBTOON Announces Launch Dates for TMNT: The Last Ronin, Cyberpunk 2077 Series
Announcements made during Page to Pixel panel at San Diego Comic Con
― WEBTOON Entertainment revealed the latest additions to its library of reimagined Western comics on Thursday, announcing the upcoming launch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin and Cyberpunk 2077 in partnership with IDW Publishing and Dark Horse Comics, respectively. The announcement was made during the "Page to Pixel" ...
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KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER PRODUCTION #3 [rate]
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon Game's Trailer Reveals January 15 Release
Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, PC
― NIS America began streaming on Thursday a trailer titled "Unprecedented Mission" for The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon (The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-) game, and it reveals that the game will launch on January 15, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam. NIS ...
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Solo Camping for Two #3 [rate]
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Hotel Inhumans Anime Casts Haruka Shiraishi
Shiraishi plays assassin Nina in 4th episode on Sunday
― The official website for the television anime of Ao Tajima's Hotel Inhumans manga revealed on Thursday that Haruka Shiraishi will play Nina, the "27th assassin" from a certain organization, in the fourth episode on Sunday. The website also unveiled a visual of Nina at the bar with Sara and Ikurō. A "keyword" related to the episode is hidden in ...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Casts Hiroko Kiso
Kose plays Teke Teke in 6th episode on August 6
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Shō Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga revealed on Thursday that Hiroko Kose will play Teke Teke, a monster of urban legend. Teke Teke will appear in the anime's sixth episode on August 6. The anime debuted on July 2 with a one-hour broadcast for the f...
This Week in Anime - Anti-Nostalgia
We've all got shows that we've outgrown. Coop and Lucas discuss some of theirs.
― We've all got shows that we've outgrown. Coop and Lucas discuss some of theirs. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Full Disclosure: Coop Bicknell regularly works on titles produced b...
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 1 Anime Review
The first season of the story of Oguri Cap stands apart from its previous Uma Musume brethren—and arguably stands above many of them.
― Every great hero deserves an origin story, and that even—especially!—includes the funny big-eating horse girl Oguri Cap from Uma Musume. This obviously isn't the only franchise where a comic-relief background character can undergo this kind of drastic promotion to pr...
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DAN DA DAN #16 [rate]
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Land of the Lustrous, Ascendance of a Bookworm, Kia Asamiya Win Seiun Awards
History of Girls SF Manga with a Focus on Showa Golden Age, A Samurai In Time, more also win
― The Japan Science Fiction Convention revealed the winners of the 56th Seiun Awards on Thursday. Haruko Ichikawa's Land of the Lustrous manga (pictured right) won the Best Comic award. Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō - Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) "biblia fant...
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Renako shines, but Mai is a problem.
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT ‒ Episode 3
The issue then is that this episode of New Panty & Stocking works better when it's falling back on older, simpler habits than when it's trying to innovate.
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Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! #4 [rate]
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Dr. Stone: Science Future #15 [rate]
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Clevatess ‒ Episode 4
If a story can deliver a predictable narrative that still manages to keep you engaged and entertained from beginning to end, then it's a good story, no questions asked.
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Let's Go Karaoke! #1 [rate]
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 ‒ Episode 4
Hevee simply loves the journey told by shoes—and experiencing that journey through touch, smell, and… drinking out of said shoe.
Webtoon Series The Player Who Can't Level Up Gets Console, PC Game
Game is scheduled for release in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― The Player Who Can't Level Up webtoon is set to receive a full-scale video game adaptation, scheduled for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Tripearl Games is developing the fast-paced action game. Tripearl Games released an official announcement trailer featuring the game's first gameplay footage, highlighti...
My Daughter is a Zombie Webtoon Sees Surge in Views Ahead of Live-Action Film's Release
Paid binge-read sessions for My Daughter is a Zombie jumped more than ninefold after film's trailer debuted
― Ahead of the Korean theatrical release of the live-action film My Daughter is a Zombie, readers are returning to the original webtoon in large numbers. Naver Webtoon revealed on Wednesday that from May 21 to June 3 — the two weeks following the film's trailer release — paid binge-read sessio...
Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anime Reveals 23 More Cast Members
Screenshots from October show's opening sequence also revealed
― The staff of the Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation series revealed 23 more cast members on Thursday. Disney also revealed screenshots from the anime's opening sequence on Thursday. 追加ボイスキャストが演じるキャラクターの先行カットを #ツイステアニメ OP映像より初解禁⠀『ディズニー ツイステッドワンダーランドザ アニメーション』⁺✧先行カット 𝒗𝒐𝒍.𝟏✧⁺⠀✦サバナクロー寮✦オクタヴィネル寮✦スカラビア寮✦ポムフィオーレ寮⠀#ディズニープラス にて… pic.twitter...
Aniplex, Sony Music Tease Original TV Anime With 'Music x Hero' Theme
Countdown website until release of details on July 27 launched
― A "countdown website" opened on Thursday and teased Aniplex and Sony Music's original television anime that has the theme of "Music x Hero." More details will be announced at the end of the countdown on July 27 at 12:00 p.m. JST (July 26 at 11:00 p.m. EDT). Aniplex also posted an image with the silhouette of what seems to be a unit call...
Bandai Namco, Sony Sign Strategic Business Partnership
Sony also acquires about 2.5% of Bandai Namco shares
― Bandai Namco Holdings announced on Thursday that it has signed a strategic business alliance agreement with Sony Group Corporation, aimed at strengthening engagement among anime and manga fans. Sony also agreed to acquire 16 million Bandai Namco shares held by existing shareholders for approximately 68 billion yen (about US$464.5 million), making...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Opens at #1, Toi-san Anime Film Debuts at #7
Gekijōban Utano☆Princesama♪ TABOO NIGHT XXXX back at #8, King of Prism -Your Endless Call- rises to #9
― Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, opened at #1 at the Japanese box office last weekend. The film sold 3,843,613 tickets for 5,524,298,500 yen (about US$37.45 million) in its first three days....
Arc System Works' 'Dear Me, I Was...' Adventure Game Releases on July 31
Game releases for Switch 2 with Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, Chinese support
― The official website for Arc System Works' Dear Me, I Was... adventure game revealed on Thursday that the game will release on July 31 for the Switch 2. Nintendo's eShop lists the game with Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese la...
Seven Seas Licenses My Cat's Aura is Strong Today, The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System, 2 More Manga
Also licensed: The Babe at My Back Has Her Eye on Me. I'm Done For., DOGGO
― Seven Seas announced the following licenses on Wednesday: Title: My Cat's Aura is Strong Today full-color manga
Creators: Utako Uguisu
Release Date: May 2026
Summary: Kijineko-sama and Kuroneko-sama are two particularly prickly cats ruling over their humans and home. While their humans Kanenosuke and Sumire are always amused...
Nada Holdings' New Lollipop Chainsaw Projects Include New Game, Anime
Nada Holdings developing new projects for franchise in partnership with Dragami Games
― Taiwan's Nada Holdings announced on Thursday that its new projects for the Lollipop Chainsaw franchise in partnership with Dragami Games will involve a new game and an anime adaptation. Nada Holdings notes that the new game will not impose "excessive creative restrictions in the name of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and...