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An EXCLUSIVE ONE-NIGHT-ONLY Concert Film Screening of Official Hige Dandism: A Ticket Giveaway
If you're a fan of the first opening song SPY x FAMILY or Tokyo Revengers, then this special event is for you! Get a chance to watch Higedan's Concert Film at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres for one night only!
― How's it going, ANN Community? We have an exclusive ticket giveaway for you! Are you ready for this? If you're a fan of the first opening song SPY x FAMILY or Tokyo Revengers, then this special ...
Bleach Volume 56-74 Manga Review
If, like me, you’re a longtime Bleach reader, you owe it to yourself to see this manga to its completion. You’re going to have a bad time, though, and the goodwill the series was already running low on will not carry you to its conclusion.
― Stop me if you've heard this one before, but when a mysterious figure from an otherworldly race/organization appears before Ichigo and pals, their peaceful lives...
This Week in Anime - Market Manipulation
Coop and Lucas discuss the nature of greed-based "collectibles" and its impact on the anime and manga community.
― Coop and Lucas discuss the nature of greed-based "collectibles" and its impact on the anime and manga community. The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Coop You know how...
Monster Eater: A Delicious in Dungeon Board Game Board Game Review
You don’t have to be a die-hard Delicious in Dungeon fan or a long-time tabletop game veteran to be smitten by this fun little game’s charm.
― The rules of the game are as follows: You and other players have to travel down two levels of a dungeon, slay some monsters along the way, and then, in true Delicious in Dungeon fashion, cook 'em up real nice, all for some victory points. You are dealt a hand ...
Exploring the DAN DA DAN Exhibit: Can You Outlast the Paranormal Exhibition
While fans must wait until 2027 for the third season, they can stave off their need for DAN DA DAN at the DAN DA DAN Exhibition taking place at Matsuya Ginza between April 22 and May 11.
― One of the breakout paranormal anime series of the decade is none other than Dan Da Dan. From its action and romance to the thrilling paranormal experiences, the series has captured the hearts and minds of anime fa...
Star Detective Precure! Episodes 1-12 Anime Review
Star Detective PreCure is a welcome return to form for the franchise.
― It is an absolute delight to have a good season of Pretty Cure again. You and Idol Precure♪,
the previous entry in the franchise, was the weakest season since Tropical-Rouge Precure, and generally failed to live up to its direct predecessors, Soaring Sky! Precure and Wonderful Precure. But Star Detective Precure is a return to fo...
This Week in Anime - Please Drink Responsibly
With a double shot of boozy anime this season, Chris and Sylvia look at drinking in anime.
― With a double shot of boozy anime this season, Chris and Sylvia look at drinking in anime. 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. Crunchyroll streams Botan Kamiina Fully Bloss...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, Apr 22-28
While Witch Hat Atelier dominates the rankings, Needy Girl Overdose's latest episodes hit high to offset a slow start. Find out how your favorite shows stacked up according to viewer votes.
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Tales of Wedding Rings II Anime Series Review
The story is as bland and unimaginative as they come, without much of anything to give it any much-needed oomph.
― Pretense is king in the realm of romance—especially harem anime. By Arceus, there must be an excuse, no matter how canned or flimsy, for love interests to, say, share an indirect kiss, fall on top of each other, or for one of them to need to give the other mouth-to-mouth. That's simply h...
Answerman - The Crunchyroll Anime Awards
Are the Crunchyroll Anime Awards legitimate or just a self-congratulatory effort by a platform seeking to dominate the market? Jerome digs in.
― A Reader asks: Dear Answerman, with the Crunchyroll Anime Awards hitting their 10th anniversary this May, I keep seeing people call it "the Oscars of anime," but that never quite rings true to me. The Oscars are voted on by the people who make films. The An...
This Week in Mobile Games - Shady Business and Summertime Stick Figure Smash/Growth
A new game seems to have marked similarities to Blue Archive, while blue armor is the order of the day over in DragonQuest. Plus a red-hot summer update for Love and Deep Space!
― It's time again, and I find myself wondering, "What the heck's going on with all my hotbars?" Yep, I've gotten back into Final Fantasy XIV, hyped up on the prospect of the just-announced Evercold expansion, coming next year...
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Grooming Allegations Retracted Against Buta Productions Co-Founder FAR
X/Twitter user Maryco previously made allegations against FAR, which led to Let Me Fix You anime's delay
― A user on X (formerly Twitter) named Maryco (@Maryco02_), who had previously posted a now-deleted message on Saturday to accuse the co-founder and co-producer of Europe-based animation studio Buta Productions Federico Antonio Russo (also known as FAR) of allegedly grooming her, made a new post o...
Kanojo no Tomodachi Manga Gets TV Anime
Original creator Jura draws commemorative illustration for 2026 anime
― Jura's Kanojo no Tomodachi (My Girlfriend's Friend) is getting a television anime adaptation in 2026. Jura drew a commemorative illustration for the announcement: Jura debuted the manga in Kodansha's YanMaga Web in May 2021. Kodansha published the manga's sixth compiled book volume last October. The story follows high school boy ...
The One Piece Anime Remake Unveils 300-Minute February 2027 Global Debut
Wit Studio's 7-episode season 1 revisits story "starting from" East Blue Saga
― Netflix announced on Tuesday that The One Piece, Wit Studio's remake of the One Piece anime for the streaming service, will begin streaming "all seven episodes" of its first season worldwide in February 2027. The seven episodes will recount the story from the first 50 manga chapters over the course of about 300 minutes. N...
An EXCLUSIVE ONE-NIGHT-ONLY Concert Film Screening of Official Hige Dandism: A Ticket Giveaway
If you're a fan of the first opening song SPY x FAMILY or Tokyo Revengers, then this special event is for you! Get a chance to watch Higedan's Concert Film at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres for one night only!
― How's it going, ANN Community? We have an exclusive ticket giveaway for you! Are you ready for this? If you're a fan of the first opening song SPY x FAMILY or Tokyo Revengers, then this special ...
I'm Dating a Dark Summoner! Short Anime Airs on TV This Year
WWWave Corporation's Deregula label produces anime
― The staff for the short anime of Shaoh's I'm Dating a Dark Summoner! (Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru) manga announced on Friday that the anime will be on television, and will premiere this year. Shaoh provided a new illustration (seen below) to celebrate the anime.WWWave Corporation's Deregula anime label is producing the anime.The fantasy manga's stor...
Detective Conan Creator Gōshō Aoyama Celebrates New Film with Sketch
Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway has earned 10.8 billion yen (about US$69.03 million)
― Detective Conan creator Gosho Aoyama released an original illustration congratulating the latest Detective Conan film, Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway (Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi), on earning 10.8 billion yen (about US$69 million) since opening on April 10. The illustration featu...
6th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film Unveils Main Trailer
Main visual of June 26 film also revealed
― Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed on Friday the main trailer and visual for the sixth film in Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes.The sixth film, Aoi Meikyū (Blue Labyrinth), will open on June 26. A previous video showed Yamato appearing in Tokyo in the present-day Reiwa era....
Daemons of the Shadow Realm ‒ Episode 5
While the story development and world-building are important, what really steals the show this episode is the character interaction between Asa and Yuru.
North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 3-9
Bloom Into You anime; Stella Must Die, Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi, Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition manga ship
― The weekly North American Anime, Manga Releases article will be off next week, and will be back in two weeks. Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Bloom Into You BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$69.99 May 5 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail...
'Draw This, Then Die!' Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Opening Theme Song, July 3 Premiere
Tatsuya Kitani performs opening theme song "Isho"
― The official website for the television anime of Minoru Toyoda's Draw This, Then Die! (Kore Kaite Shine) manga began streaming the first promotional video on Friday, and it announces the anime's July 3 premiere. The trailer reveals and previews the opening theme song "Isho" by Tatsuya Kitani. The series will premiere on July 3 on NTV's now one-hour ...
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ Episode 5
Typhon is what happens when childhood innocence and morality meet terrifying power.
Studio Ghibli Receives Spain's Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities
Award honors studio "for having exceptionally transformed creativity into knowledge and communication"
― Spain's Princess of Asturias Foundation awarded Studio Ghibli (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, The Boy and the Heron) with the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities on Wednesday "for having exceptionally transformed creativi...
Dragon Quest, Silent Hill Inducted into 2026 Video Game Hall of Fame
Strong National Museum of Play also inducts Angry Birds, FIFA International Soccer
― The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York announced the 2026 inductees to its Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday, This year's inductees include Dragon Quest (1986), Silent Hill (1999), Angry Birds (2009), and FIFA International Soccer (1993). The Strong launched the World Video Game Hall of Fame in 2...
GKIDS Screens New 4K Remaster of Tekkonkinkreet Anime Film in N. America for 20th Anniversary
4K remaster of 2006 film screens on May 31-June 1
― GKIDS announced on Wednesday that it has acquired the North American rights to the anime film of Taiyo Matsumoto's Tekkonkinkreet manga. The company will screen a new 4K remaster of the film for its 20th anniversary on May 31-June 1. Tickets are available now. Tekkonkinkreet centers on two orphans named Black and White, living in Treasure Town, a sl...
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Killed Again, Mr. Detective? #6 [rate]
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Haibara's Teenage New Game+ #6 [rate]
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Petals of Reincarnation #6 [rate]
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Bleach Volume 56-74 Manga Review
If, like me, you’re a longtime Bleach reader, you owe it to yourself to see this manga to its completion. You’re going to have a bad time, though, and the goodwill the series was already running low on will not carry you to its conclusion.
― Stop me if you've heard this one before, but when a mysterious figure from an otherworldly race/organization appears before Ichigo and pals, their peaceful lives...
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Kirio Fan Club #6 [rate]
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Ramparts of Ice #6 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Market Manipulation
Coop and Lucas discuss the nature of greed-based "collectibles" and its impact on the anime and manga community.
― Coop and Lucas discuss the nature of greed-based "collectibles" and its impact on the anime and manga community. The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Coop You know how...
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Dr. Stone: Science Future #30 [rate]
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MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ Episode 5
It's safe to say that the only rule that applies to Marriagetoxin's fights is the rule of cool.
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Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble? #5 [rate]
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Always a Catch! ‒ Episode 6
Duke Annovazzi is just lucky that Mimi doesn’t resent him for everything he’s done to her. I have to say, it was pretty great to see her four older sisters kick him, because he richly deserved it.
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Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King #5 [rate]
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Short-Form Live-Action Series Based on Painter of the Night BL Webtoon Set for May Release
Adaptation of webtoon by Byeonduck is scheduled for release on May 28 exclusively on Lezhin Snack
― Lezhin Entertainment's short-form live-action series platform Lezhin Snack will premiere the Painter of the Night series in May. The company confirmed on May 4 that the adaptation of the hit webtoon by Byeonduck is scheduled for release on May 28 exclusively on Lezhin Snack. The series has drawn signi...
Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Film to Screen New Version With Added Scenes on June 12
Film's new version screens in Japan in MX4D, 4DX, 2D formats
― The staff for Ginga Tokkyū Milky☆Subway Kakueki Teisha Gekijō Iki (Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express: Local Train to the Theater), the re-edited film for Yōhei Kameyama's Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express (Ginga Tokkyū Milky☆Subway) anime, announced on Thursday that a new version of the film with added scenes will screen...
Martian Successor Nadesico, Bodacious Space Pirates Director Tatsuo Satō Dies
Satō died of liver failure last month at 61 years old
― Anime studio NAGOMI revealed on Thursday that director and writer Tatsuo Satō died of liver failure on April 24. He was 61. NAGOMI added that Satō had been undergoing medical treatment for some time before his death. His family held a private funeral, and NAGOMI plans to hold a memorial ceremony at a later date. Satō was born in Kanagawa prefect...
2026 Crayon Shin-chan Film Unveils 3 Guest Voice Actors
Sairi Itō, comedy duo Mayurika join July 31 film's cast
― The official website for Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake-shon (Crayon Shin-chan The Movie Super Strange! My Yōkai Monster Vacation), the 33rd 2D anime film in the Crayon Shin-chan series, revealed the film's three guest voice actors on Thursday. Sairi Itō as Yako, a nine-tailed fox yōkai Sakamoto (of the comedy duo Mayurika...
The World Is Dancing Anime's Main Trailer Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, July 2 Debut
Takahiro Sakurai, Nobuo Tobita, Mamiko Noto, Inori Minase, Hazuki Seto join anime's cast
― The staff for the television anime of Kazuto Mihara's The World Is Dancing manga revealed on Thursday the anime's main trailer, key visual, additional cast members, and July 2 debut. The trailer also reveals and previews the opening theme song "shusho" by Macaroni Empitsu.Newly announced cast members are:Takahi...
Live-Action Sakamoto Days Film Opens at #4, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Stays at #1
Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi drops to #3, reaches 10 billion yen in cumulative earnings
― The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — Nintendo, Illumination, and Universal Pictures' sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie — stayed at #1 in its second weekend on May 1-3. The film sold 847,000 tickets and earned 1.172 billion yen (about US$7.49 million) from Friday to Sunday. Over the Golden Week holidays unt...
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Game Reveals August 20 Release
Game will launch for PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam
― The official website for MAGES.' Steins;Gate Re:Boot game revealed on Thursday that the game will launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on August 20. MAGES.' YouTube channel is streaming the opening cinematic for the game. MAGES. also unveiled a new video showing the...
Seven Seas Licenses Record of Chrono's War, The Dangers in My Heart Spinoff, 7 More Titles
Also licensed: A Serious Error in Chihaya-chan's Reputation, The Horizon Will Soon Shine, The Clingy New Hire Keeps Asking Me Out, more
― Seven Seas Entertainment announced the following licenses on Wednesday:Title: Record of Chrono's War: Apparently I'm Only the Strongest in Bed (Chrono no Senki: Isekai Teni Shita Boku ga Saikyō na no wa Bed no Ue Dake no Yō Desu) mangaCreator(s): Ayumu Saito (origi...
Sailor Moon's English Voice Actor Terri Hawkes Runs for Toronto City Council
Hawkes announced her candidacy on Saturday
― Terri Hawkes, one of the lead voice actors for Sailor Moon's first English dub, announced on Saturday that she is running for the Toronto City Council. Hawkes wrote, “This morning at City Hall I registered to run in this fall's election for the job of Toronto City Councillor, representing University-Rosedale (Ward 11).” View this post on Instagram A post s...
Stranger Than Heaven Game Reveals Story, Gameplay, Cast, Winter Launch
Game launches on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC, Game Pass; story spans decades in 20th-century Japan
― Sega and Xbox unveiled a new cast and story trailer and a 92-minute presentation for Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven game (previously codenamed "Project Century") on Wednesday. Both the trailer and the presentation highlight the game's story, show gameplay footage, reveal the main cast, and a...
My Hero Academia: All's Justice Game Adds Nana Shimura as DLC
Trailer previews 2nd of 5 DLC characters
― Bandai Namco Entertainment's My Hero Academia: All's Justice game announced on Wednesday that it will add Nana Shimura as the game's second DLC character. The character is launching for PC via Steam on Wednesday, and for PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series X|S on Thursday at midnight local time. The game added Star and Stripe as the first DLC character as part o...
Always a Catch! Anime Casts Asaki Yuikawa
Maria's little brother Teodorico appears in episode 7
― The staff for the television anime of Mayo Momoyo's Always a Catch! (Nigashita Sakana wa Ōkikatta ga Tsuriageta Sakana ga Ōkisugita Ken) light novel series announced on Thursday that it has cast Asaki Yuikawa as Maria's little brother, Teodorico. The character appears in episode 7, which airs on May 13. Square Enix Manga & Books publishes the ma...
Star Fox 64 Game Gets Remake on Switch 2 on June 25
Game retains original level layout with new graphics, art style, cinematic briefings, gameplay modes
― Nintendo announced a new game in the Star Fox series, simply titled Star Fox, during a special Nintendo Direct stream on Wednesday. The game is a remake of Star Fox 64, with new graphics, new art style, a multiplayer option, and other gameplay additions. The game will launch on the Switch 2 on June ...
Grooming Allegations Retracted Against Buta Productions Co-Founder FAR
X/Twitter user Maryco previously made allegations against FAR, which led to Let Me Fix You anime's delay
― A user on X (formerly Twitter) named Maryco (@Maryco02_), who had previously posted a now-deleted message on Saturday to accuse the co-founder and co-producer of Europe-based animation studio Buta Productions Federico Antonio Russo (also known as FAR) of allegedly grooming her, made a new post o...
Suzuka Stellagi's Dō ka Kimi ni Abakaretai Manga Ends With 3rd Volume
Manga's final volume ships on July 3
― Kadokawa is listing the third compiled book volume of Suzuka Stellagi's Dō ka Kimi ni Abakaretai (I Want You to Expose Me) manga as the final volume, which will ship on July 3. The manga's story centers on Hayama, an unsuccessful painter, who is always repelled by his subjects because of his intimidating gaze. One day, he saves a cross-dressing man named Hanae, ...
Matsurika Kanriden Manga Starts 2nd Part
Manga's 2nd part starts on Thursday
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Akita Shoten's Monthly Princess magazine announced on Wednesday that Waka Takase's manga adaptation of Rinne Ishida and Izumi's Matsurika Kanriden (The Tale of the Scholar-Official Matsurika) light novel series is returning in the magazine's June issue on Thursday. The manga begins its second part with the "Sāra Kingdo...
Yu Muraoka's Hōkago Fantasy Manga Ends
Manga about high school girl's double life as adventurer launched in February 2025
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Yu Muraoka's Hōkago Fantasy (Afterschool Fantasy) manga revealed on Wednesday that the manga will end in its 17th chapter. If there are no delays, Champion Buzz, the digital supplement magazine of Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine, will publish the final chapt...
Cartoon Network Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87
Media entrepreneur founded CNN, Turner Network, more
― Media entrepreneur Ted Turner died on Wednesday at 87 after a prolonged battle with Lewy body dementia. Turner's official website announced the news on behalf of his family.There is a private family service planned and a public memorial to come at a later date.Turner was best known as the founder of CNN and the Turner Network, which includes Cart...
Yuki Ikeda's Thunder 3 Manga Ends on June 5
Manga's anime adaptation premieres in July
― The June issue of Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Magazine revealed on Thursday that Yuki Ikeda's Thunder 3 manga will end in the magazine's next issue on June 5.The series entered its climax in January 2025, then went on hiatus in March that same year due to Ikeda's health. The manga returned from its hiatus in February.Kodansha USA publishes the series in Engl...
N LITE Partners with Kodansha for 'Afro-Anime' Film MFINDA's Manga Adaptation
Companies to co-supervise creative team
― Entertainment news website Variety reported on Tuesday that multimedia company N LITE is partnering with Kodansha to co-develop the serialized manga adaptation of its MFINDA "AFRIME" or "afro-anime." The series will debut in Kodansha's Biblio Sirius Magazine in 2026. The Biblio Sirius serialization is the beginning of the series' global rollout.The series ser...
Golden Trailer Awards Nominate Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Anime Film, KPop Demon Hunters Film, More
Also: Silent Hill, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Exit 8, One Piece, Street Fighter
― The Golden Trailer Awards — which recognize the year's most outstanding achievements in film marketing — announced its nominees on Tuesday. The 26th annual event nominated the Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc film for "Best Foreign Animation/Family" and Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' animated film KPop Demon Hunt...
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Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! #7 [rate]
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Beginning After The End #6 [rate]
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Monster Eater: A Delicious in Dungeon Board Game Board Game Review
You don’t have to be a die-hard Delicious in Dungeon fan or a long-time tabletop game veteran to be smitten by this fun little game’s charm.
― The rules of the game are as follows: You and other players have to travel down two levels of a dungeon, slay some monsters along the way, and then, in true Delicious in Dungeon fashion, cook 'em up real nice, all for some victory points. You are dealt a hand ...
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Always a Catch! #6 [rate]
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Kanojo no Tomodachi Manga Gets TV Anime
Original creator Jura draws commemorative illustration for 2026 anime
― Jura's Kanojo no Tomodachi (My Girlfriend's Friend) is getting a television anime adaptation in 2026. Jura drew a commemorative illustration for the announcement: Jura debuted the manga in Kodansha's YanMaga Web in May 2021. Kodansha published the manga's sixth compiled book volume last October. The story follows high school boy ...
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Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!? #5 [rate]
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Exploring the DAN DA DAN Exhibit: Can You Outlast the Paranormal Exhibition
While fans must wait until 2027 for the third season, they can stave off their need for DAN DA DAN at the DAN DA DAN Exhibition taking place at Matsuya Ginza between April 22 and May 11.
― One of the breakout paranormal anime series of the decade is none other than Dan Da Dan. From its action and romance to the thrilling paranormal experiences, the series has captured the hearts and minds of anime fa...
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon #6 [rate]
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Dorohedoro #8 [rate]
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One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episode 1160
There’s something deeply charming about Luffy soaring through the air, oversized horned helm on his head and red fur coat flapping in the wind over the wide white blanket of snow covering the land.
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Rent-A-Girlfriend #5 [rate]
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- #5 [rate]
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Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester #9 [rate]
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Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 5
This time, we have a very intimate view into how Akane’s performance can impact one individual that she isn’t even 100% aware of in the audience.
New Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Casts Takanori Hoshino
Hoshino voices GOLAN's leader Colonel in episode 7 on Friday
― The staff for Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star-, the new anime of Tetsuo Hara's landmark manga Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken), announced on Wednesday that Takanori Hoshino has joined the anime's cast as Colonel, the leader of the fanatical militant group GOLAN. The character will appear in the anime's seventh episode on this ...
Happy Children's Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part IV
Featuring Pokémon, Naruto, Super Mario, Sega, I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class, Agents of the Four Seasons, Dandelion, & more!
― It's Children's Day in Japan, and while not all of us are children, it's important to keep that spirit of a child inside us. And the anime and manga industries are full of those fully grown children celebrating the holiday. Here's a small sample of ...
Happy Children's Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part III
Featuring My Hero Academia, Frieren, Final Fantasy, Pragmata, Sanrio, Chibi Maruko-chan, & more!
― Tango no Sekku is not a day where people tango in Japan, but rather celebrate the healthy growth of children. The anime, manga, and game worlds are full of messages for parents and children: Chibi Maruko-chan 今日は #こどもの日😆おおきな鯉のぼりをいっぱい見たよ🎏#ちびまる子ちゃん #5月5日 pic.twitter.com/qrTvXghWyq— ちびまる子ちゃん【公式】 (@tweet_ma...
Witch Hat Atelier Anime Reveals 3rd Ending Theme Song
Nakamura Hak performs "Hikari" as 3rd ending
― The staff for the television anime of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga announced on Tuesday that Nakamura Hak performs the third ending theme song for the anime titled "Hikari" (Light). This is in addition to Hak's first ending theme song for the anime "Tada Utsukushii Noroi" (Just a Beautiful Curse), and the second ending theme song, "Yoru ni ...
Happy Children's Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Golden Kamuy, Yoasobi, Animal Crossing, Yowayowa Sensei, Though I Am an Inept Villainess, Too Many Losing Heroines!, more!
― Children's Day falls at the end of the long Japanese holiday season known as Golden Week. The week starts with Showa Day on April 29, then continues with Constitution Memorial Day on May 3, Greenery Day on May 4, and ends on Children's Day on May 5. However, because C...
Happy Children's Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part I
Featuring Doraemon, Precure, Kingdom, Tsuburaya Productions, Wuthering Waves, more!
― On May 5, people in Japan celebrate Children's Day (also known as Tango no Sekku) by hoisting koi nobori carp windsocks, displaying samurai dolls or miniature samurai armor sets, eating kashiwa mochi sweets, and celebrating the health and growth of children. The anime and manga world is full of well wishes for child...
Manga Adaptation of Kei Takano's Shokei Flag Mansai no Kiraware Ōji no Yarinaoshi Novels Ends
Tatsuichi Fuchika launched manga in January 2025
― The June issue of Ichijinsha's Monthly Comic Rex magazine published on April 27 the final chapter of Tatsuichi Fuchika's Shokei Flag Mansai no Kiraware Ōji no Yarinaoshi (Redoing the Hated Prince of the Execution Flag) manga, the adaptation of writer Kei Takano and artist Shoa Takashima's light novels of the same title. The story centers on Arthur, B...
At Home with a Girl in Her Cute Pajamas Manga Listed to End With 3rd Volume
Final volume ships on June 11
― Retailers are listing the third compiled book volume of Shisseki's At Home with a Girl in Her Cute Pajamas (Mubōbi Kawaii Pajama Sugata no Bishōjo to Heya de Futarikiri) manga, the adaptation of writer Kizu Kanoda and artist Yukiko Tadano's light novel series of the same title, as the final volume. The volume will ship on June 11.Square Enix's Manga UP! Global service ...
Nao Emoto Draws Maryoku Zero no Saikyō Kenja Manga Based on Shinkoshoto's Story
Manga about magical researcher with no magical power himself launched on May 1
― The official X/Twitter account for Square Enix's Manga Up! online manga service revealed last Friday that Nao Emoto launched a manga adaptation of Shinkoshoto's Maryoku Zero no Saikyō Kenja ~Mahō Riron o Kiwametara, Sekai Saikyō ni Natteita~ (The Strongest Sage With Zero Magic Power ~Once I Advanced Magical Theory, I Bec...
April Showers Bring May Flowers' Roku Sakura Launches New Manga on June 4
Osananajimi o Shiawase ni Suru Made Shinenai!! manga centers on girl shipping 2 guy childhood friends
― The June issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine revealed last Saturday that Roku Sakura will launch a new romantic comedy manga titled Osananajimi o Shiawase ni Suru Made Shinenai!! (I Won't Die Until I've Made My Childhood Friend Happy!!) in the magazine's next issue on June 4. The issue's front c...
Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man Manga Ends in 5th Volume
Crossover series debuted in August 2024
― Artist Tomo Hirokawa announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday that their Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man manga with writer Shigenobu Matsumoto will end in the fifth compiled book volume. The next chapter will be the start of the final volume.Tsuburaya Productions in cooperation with Shinji Oishi is credited for the original story. Tsuburaya Productions...
Tokyopop Launches New Tokyopop Kids Imprint
Imprint aims to publish titles for children under 12
― Tokyopop announced on Tuesday that it is launching a children's publishing imprint Tokyopop Kids. The imprint will publish its first titles in fall 2026. The label will focus on publishing manga, graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, middle-grade novels, and Spanish-language titles, for children 12 and under. The website's catalog lists t...
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My Ribdiculous Reincarnation #5 [rate]
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Star Wars Visions: Tsukumo Manga Debuts at San Diego Comic-Con in July
Eiichi Shimizu, Tomohiro Shimoguchi series inspired by Star Wars Visions project
― Creator duo Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi announced on their joint X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday that their Star Wars Visions: Tsukumo manga will launch at San Diego Comic-Con in July. The Japanese version's release will be announced at a later date.Viz licensed the series for release in English and d...
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Pardon the Intrusion, I’m Home! #5 [rate]
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Star Detective Precure! Episodes 1-12 Anime Review
Star Detective PreCure is a welcome return to form for the franchise.
― It is an absolute delight to have a good season of Pretty Cure again. You and Idol Precure♪,
the previous entry in the franchise, was the weakest season since Tropical-Rouge Precure, and generally failed to live up to its direct predecessors, Soaring Sky! Precure and Wonderful Precure. But Star Detective Precure is a return to fo...
Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, Trails to Azure Games Get Switch 2, PS5 Releases
Games launch this fall as separate digital releases, bundled physical collection
― NIS America announced on Tuesday that it will release The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure games for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 this fall. The company streamed announcement trailers: The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure The rel...
Rooster Fighter ‒ Episode 8
While it's nice to get a little insight into what has hardened Keiji into the solitary rooster (and womanizer) he is today, the whole story with his family is also weird and sad.
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Eren the Southpaw #5 [rate]
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Shōko Nakagawa Performs 2nd Ending Theme Song for The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch Anime
Teddyloid wrote, composed, arranged "Twilight Magic" song
― Sony Music Labels announced on Tuesday that Shoko Nakagawa will perform the ending theme song "Twilight Magic" for the second cours (quarter of a year) of the television anime of Yōsuke Kaneda's The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch (Kuroneko to Majo no Kyōshitsu) manga. Nakagawa revealed and performed the song during the "Shoko Nakagawa ...
Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 6
Olruggio’s reaction to Coco and her love of magic is another hint that most witches don’t have many day-to-day interactions with Outsiders.
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Even a Replica Can Fall in Love #5 [rate]
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I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class #5 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Please Drink Responsibly
With a double shot of boozy anime this season, Chris and Sylvia look at drinking in anime.
― With a double shot of boozy anime this season, Chris and Sylvia look at drinking in anime. 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. Crunchyroll streams Botan Kamiina Fully Bloss...
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MARRIAGETOXIN #5 [rate]
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I Want to End This Love Game #4 [rate]
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Let Me Fix You Anime Delayed After Grooming Allegations Against Buta Productions Co-Founder FAR (Updated)
Short anime's account posted that staff did not know of Federico Antonio Russo's alleged behavior
― A user on X (formerly Twitter) named Maryco (@Maryco02_) posted on Saturday to accuse Federico Antonio Russo (also known as FAR), the co-founder and co-producer of Europe-based animation studio Buta Productions, of allegedly grooming her. The now 19-year-old user Maryco claimed that FAR had begun groom...
Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episode 5
A series that deals with the emotional fallout of a bad breakup? That’s unique and interesting.
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Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior #5 [rate]
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The One Piece Anime Remake Unveils 300-Minute February 2027 Global Debut
Wit Studio's 7-episode season 1 revisits story "starting from" East Blue Saga
― Netflix announced on Tuesday that The One Piece, Wit Studio's remake of the One Piece anime for the streaming service, will begin streaming "all seven episodes" of its first season worldwide in February 2027. The seven episodes will recount the story from the first 50 manga chapters over the course of about 300 minutes. N...
Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 5
The music festival has become more than just the Misfit Class’ last chance to hold onto Royal One. It’s their chance to let Purson shine in his own way and for Purson to stand up for who he wants to be.
Liar Game Anime Casts Yō Taichi as Yūji Fukunaga
Fukunaga appeared in episode 5 on Monday, after Taichi already voiced Hitomi Miyahara
― The official website for the television anime of Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game manga confirmed on Tuesday that Yō Taichi has joined the anime's cast as the character Yūji Fukunaga. The character appeared in the anime's fifth episode on Monday. Taichi already voices the major character Hitomi Miyahara, and she noted ...