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Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet Anime Film Streams 1st 7 Minutes
Film opens in N. America in early 2026
― TOHO began streaming on Wednesday the first seven minutes and eight seconds of Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu's new anime film Scarlet (Hateshi naki Scarlet in Japanese, literally "Scarlet Without Limits") on YouTube: The film opened in Japan on November 21 in both regular theaters and those with IMAX screens. The film ranked at #3 in its opening weekend. The ...
Shabake Anime Streams Climax Promo Video
Anime to have 13 episodes
― The staff for the anime of Megumi Hatakenaka's Shabake historical fantasy novel series began streaming a climax promotional video on Wednesday. The Blu-ray Disc releases for the anime list a total of 13 episodes. The 10th episode aired last Friday. The anime debuted in Japan on October 3 on Fuji TV 's Noitamina programming block. The anime is streaming exclusively in Japan...
Author Nikita Kitagawa Reveals TV Anime for Saijakuna Boku wa 'Kabenuke Bug' de Nariagaru Series
Kitagawa debuted web novel in February 2021
― Author Nikita Kitagawa posted a picture on X/Twitter on Tuesday of the 11th compiled book volume of the manga adaptation for their Saijakuna Boku wa "Kabenuke Bug" de Nariagaru: Kabe o Surinuketara, Shokai Clear Hōshū o Mugen Kaishū Dekimashita! (I, The Weakest Player, Will Rise to the Top Using a "Wall-Clipping Glitch" – By Clipping Through Walls, I Earn...
The Case Book of Arne Anime Reveals Video, 6 More Cast Members, Manga
Hiroshi Naka, Reo Osanai, Momoka Terasawa, Rikuya Yasuda, more join cast of January 6 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Game Magazine's The Case Book of Arne (Arne no Jiken-bo) mystery game revealed on Wednesday a preview video, six cast members, and a manga adaptation for the anime. The newly announced cast includes (pictured above from left to right): Hiroshi Naka as Gordon R...
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace ‒ Episode 10
For a workaholic, rest seems like this elusive dream that doesn't seem real. (Stop looking at me)
Offiical HIGE DANDISM Perform Opening Theme Song for The Darwin Incident TV Anime
Anime debuts in January
― The official website for the television anime of Shun Umezawa's The Darwin Incident (Darwin Jihen) manga announced on Wednesday that Offiical HIGE DANDISM will perform the opening theme song "Make Me Wonder." The song will debut digitally on December 29. The anime will debut in January 2026 and will air on TV Tokyo and its affiliates. The anime will star: Atsumi Tanezaki as ...
Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses Have Fun! It's the End of the World!, High Elf with a Long Life, 1 More Title
Also: When I Was Reincarnated in Another World, I Was a Heroine and He Was a Hero
― Titan Manga revealed to ANN on Wednesday it will publish Sakyuu Tottori's Have Fun! It's the End of the World!; Rarutori, Ciavis, and Ko Narita's High Elf with a Long Life, and Mizunomoto's When I Was Reincarnated in Another World, I Was a Heroine and He Was a Hero for release in 2026.Titan Manga describes the story o...
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ Episode 10
After being a coward for so long, it’s nice to see Muhkoda really tap into his fighting spirit this time around.
Kaya-chan Isn't Scary Anime Announces 3 More Cast Members
Misaki Kuno, Mutsumi Tamura, Chiemi Tanaka joins cast of January 11 anime
― The staff for the television anime of Yuritaro's Kaya-chan Isn't Scary (Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai) horror action manga announced three more cast members on Wednesday. Misaki Kuno as Saku-chan, Kaya-chan's friend in the same kindergarten classMutsumi Tamura as Kenken, another of Kaya-chan's friends in the same kindergarten class
...
3rd Mononoke Film's 1st Trailer Announces More Cast, May 29 Debut
Miyuki Sawashiro joins film's cast
― Twin Engine started streaming the first trailer for Gekijōban Mononoke Dai-San-Shō: Hebigami (Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3: Snake God), the third installment of the Mononoke frachise's film trilogy, on Wednesday. The video reveals the film's May 29, 2026 premiere and a new cast member. Twin Engine also revealed the film's teaser visual: Miyuki Sawashiro joins th...
Scenes From Awajima Anime Casts Natsumi Fujiwara, Ayumi Tsunematsu
Fujiwara, Tsunematsu voice characters Emi Okabe, Katsurako Ibuki featured in new character visual
― Kadokawa revealed a new character visual for the television anime of Takako Shimura's Scenes From Awajima (Awajima Hyakkei) manga on Wednesday. The visual features the characters Katsurako Ibuki (left in image below) and Emi Okabe. Kadokawa also revealed the cast for the characters. Natsumi Fujiwara as...
The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Anime's 2nd Main Video Previews Theme Songs
kobore's opening song "Magic," Win Morisaki's ending song "Back to Back" previewed
― Kadokawa started streaming the second main promotional video for the television anime of storywriter Yatsuki Weakest and illustrator Kikka Ohashi's The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai) boys-love light novel series on Wednesday. The video previews the anime's opening t...
The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash Anime Gets 2nd Season
Season 1 premiered in January 2024
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the television anime of Honobonoru500 and Nama's The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash (Saijaku Tamer wa Gomihiroi no Tabi o Hajimemashita.) light novel series announced on Wednesday that the anime is getting a second season. ☆*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*☆*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*☆ 第2期制作決定‼️☆*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*☆*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*☆「 #最弱テイマーはゴミ拾いの旅を始めました。 」TVアニメ第2期の制作が決定しま...
Record of Ragnarok Season 3 Reveals More Cast, Clean Ending Sequence
Tsuguo Mogami, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Kōsuke Toriumi join cast of series debuting on Wednesday
― Warner Bros. Japan started streaming the clean ending sequence without credits for Record of Ragnarok III, the third season in the anime based on Shinya Umemura, Azychika, and Takumi Fukui's Record of Ragnarok (Shūmatsu no Walküre) manga, on Wednesday. The video features the song "Last breath, Last record" by...
Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil Top 2026 Manga
Hon Nara Uru Hodo, Half Is More top male, female readers list; full top 20 list out on December 15
― The 2026 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga Is Amazing!) guidebook announced on Wednesday the #1 manga on its lists of the top manga series. The full guidebook, featuring the full top 20 lists, will ship on December 15. The top manga on the list for male readers is Ao Kojima's...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Tomomichi Nishimura's Death, Part II
More creators, artists remember one of their own
― December 8 marked a sad day for anime fans around the world with the news of prolific voice actor Tomomichi Nishimura's death. His works are beloved around the world, and professionals and fans alike have taken to social media to express their tributes to the late Nishimura. Rui Araizumi 西村知道さまのご冥福をお祈りいたします。— あらいずみるい☆ (@araizumirui) December 8, 2025 ...
Duel Masters LOST ~Bōkyaku no Taiyō~ Anime's Teaser Reveals February 6 Debut
3rd part of Duel Masters LOST anime gets 4-episode run
― The official website for the anime of Shigenobu Matsumoto and Yō Kanebayashi's Duel Masters LOST ~Bōkyaku no Taiyō~ (Duel Masters LOST ~Oblivion Sun~), the third part of the overall Duel Masters LOST series, unveiled a new teaser trailer and key visual for the anime on Wednesday. The teaser announces the anime's returning cast and staff, as wel...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Tomomichi Nishimura's Death, Part I
Creators, artists, fans came together for their farewells
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The world lost a veteran anime voice actor with the announcement of Tomomichi Nishimura's death on December 8. He is best known for his roles as Coach Anzai from Slam Dunk, Shibaraku from Chō Mashin Eiyūden Wataru, Richard Mardukas from Full Metal Panic, Mike in Ojarumaru, Jamitov Hyman in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, defensive captain officer ...
Live-Action Sakamoto Days Film's Teaser Announces April 29 Opening
Snow Man member Ren Meguro plays Sakamoto
― The official website for the live-action film of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga began streaming a teaser trailer for the film on Wednesday. The teaser announces the film's April 29 opening date. Snow Man member Ren Meguro stars as Tarō Sakamoto, and Fumiya Takahashi plays Shin Asakura. Meguro read the original manga several years ago, and said that he ...
Code Vein II Game Previews Character Creation in New Video
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on January 30
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Tuesday a new video for Code Vein II, the sequel to the Code Vein post-apocalyptic role-playing game, previewing the character creator. The game will launch on January 30 (January 29 in Japan) for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco describes the game: CODE VEIN II features a...
Kotoba Inoya's Sonata wa Ittai Dare Nanda Manga Reaches Climax
Manga launched on May 15
― The first 2026 issue of Akita Shoten's Shōnen Champion magazine revealed on December 4 that Kotoba Inoya's Sonata wa Ittai Dare Nanda (Nobody Knows About the Hero Sonata) manga is entering its climax in the next chapter on December 11. The magazine describes the manga as a "dramatic fantasy" story, in which a hero forgets everything after defeating the dark lord, meeting so...
Kouji Seo Announces New Manga, Releases New The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Mini-Chapter
New series launches in Weekly Shonen Magazine's 7th issue
― The combined second and third 2026 issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine published a mini chapter for Kouji Seo's The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses (Megami no Café Terrace) manga on Wednesday. The magazine also announced that Seo will launch a new series in the magazine's seventh issue, which is scheduled for January 14. The manga ende...
Ablaze Publishing Enters Worldwide Distribution Agreement With Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster to handle sales, global distribution of Ablaze's books, effective February 1
― Ablaze Publishing announced on Tuesday that it has entered into a worldwide distribution agreement with publishing business Simon & Schuster, effective February 1, 2026. Simon & Schuster will handle sales, fulfillment, logistics and global distribution of Ablaze's physical books. Ablaze was founded in 2019...
Boichi's The Marshal King Manga Goes on Hiatus
Manga launched on February 7 earlier this year
― The 27th chapter of Boichi's The Marshal King manga revealed last Friday that the manga will go on hiatus. The manga will announce its return at a later date.Viz Media is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story:A two-fisted tale about desperadoes and the marshals who hunt them! High-octane adventure in the American Wild West as imagi...
You are Ms. Servant Manga Publishes New Chapter After 7 Months
Manga's most previous chapter published on May 25
― Shogakukan's Sunday Webry manga website published a new chapter of Shotan's You are Ms. Servant (Kimi wa Meido-sama.) manga on Sunday, signaling the manga's return after seven months. The manga did not announce any hiatus and its most previous chapter, a short side story, was published on May 25.The next chapter will launch on December 21.Shogakukan...
GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ Episode 10
Does anyone remember that Takasugi was supposed to be a big deal in this show?
Mujirushi Shimazaki, Mori Kuroi's Erio to Denki Ningyō Manga Ends on January 9
Near-future steampunk adventure short mini-series manga launched in 2022
― Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump manga website revealed on December 5 that Mujirushi Shimazaki and Mori Kuroi's Erio to Denki Ningyō (Erio and Electric Doll) short mini-series manga will end in its next chapter on January 9. The near-future steampunk adventure manga centers on an electric doll named Ange and a human raised by a...
2.5 Dimensional Seduction Manga Gets Additional Chapter on December 20
Manga published 199th, 200th chapters on December 6, to "really end" in next chapter
― Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ website published on Saturday the combined 199th and 200th chapter of Yū Hashimoto's 2.5 Dimensional Seduction (2.5 Jigen no Lilysa) manga, and also revealed that the manga will "really end" in its 200+1 chapter on December 20. The final chapter is set two years after the main story. The man...
Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ Episode 9
After three seasons, the elephant in the room is finally addressed: Subaru never pushed the button.
UAE Investment Firm UCI Invests in Developer KLab
Company plans to leverage capital mostly on acquiring Bitcoin, other crypto assets
― Japanese game developer KLab Inc. announced last Friday that the company has entered into a capital and business alliance with Ultimate Classic Investment (UCI), a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based investment firm whose investors include members of the UAE royal family. UCI has acquired shares of KLab through third pa...
Ao Kojima's Hon Nara Uru Hodo Tops 2025 Da Vinci Manga Ranking
Fumi Yoshinaga's What Did You Eat Yesterday?, Yūta Tsukada's RIOT round out top 3
― The January 2026 issue of Kadokawa Media Factory's literary news magazine Da Vinci unveiled its 25th annual "Book of the Year" list last Friday.The magazine's top 30 manga titles are:Ao Kojima's Hon Nara Uru Hodo (volumes 1-2)Fumi Yoshinaga's What Did You Eat Yesterday? (volumes 1-24)Yūta Tsukada's RIOT (volumes 1-3)M...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1152
This episode was twenty minutes of terrific television but also twenty years of steady storytelling.
Fairy Tail: Dungeons Game Gets Switch Release on January 7
PC version gets free content update on same day
― Kodansha Game Creators' Lab announced on Tuesday that it will release developer ginolabo's Fairy Tail: Dungeons game for Nintendo Switch on January 7. The PC version will get a free content update on the same day. The new version and update adds five characters: Gajeel, Juvia, Mirajane, Laxus, and Gildarts. It also adds over 200 amulets, more than 170...
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ Episode 10
This entire episode is dedicated to one simple question: Will Akira decide to kill Gram or not?
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End - Part 1 SE & Part 2 LE Blu-ray + DVD Review
At the end of the day, it’s all about the people we meet along the way...
― Looking back at the brisk autumn nights of 2023, I can't help but remember the visceral initial reaction I had to the first few episodes of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Despite not being much for fantasy, my heart dropped when the titular character realized she'd lost someone dear to her and never once told him how much he ...
Ranma ½ ‒ Episode 22
It's like watching a slow-motion car crash at the intersection of all things that bring out the worst in Ranma.
Viz Adds Inoue's #Gal x Gal Yuri Manga as Simulpub
1st 11 chapters available on Viz
― Viz Media announced on Monday that it is releasing Inoue's #Gal x Gal Yuri (#Gyaru to Gyaru no Yuri) manga as a simulpub. The first 11 chapters are now on the company's website. Viz teases that the story is about two gals who "decide to be more than pals." Inoue, also known as Koharu Inoue, debuted the manga in Shogakukan's Sunday Webry service on June 10. The first...
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ Episode 13
Athy gets a chance to both better her friendship with Jennette, decreasing the chances of a bad ending related to the other girl, and to prove to herself and Lucas that she’s really making a lot of progress with her magic.
'Saioshi no Gikei o Mederu Tame, Nagaikishimasu!' Light Anime's Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, Ending Theme, January 3 Streaming Debut
Reo Tatsumori, Maaya Torigoe, Yūya Hirose join anime's cast
― The official website for the "light anime" adaptation of Tenma Asahi's Saioshi no Gikei o Mederu Tame, Nagaikishimasu! (In Order to Love My Most Beloved Step-Brother, I'll Live a Long Life!) light novel series started streaming the anime's second promotional video on Tuesday. The video reveals more cast, additional staff, the ending theme ...
This Week in Anime - The Great Amazon Dub Flub
Coop and Lucas discuss Amazon's surprise rollout of AI dubs and its fallout.
― Coop and Lucas discuss Amazon's surprise rollout of AI dubs and its fallout. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. @RiderStrike @BWProwl @LucasDeRuyter @vestenet Lucas Coop, we've got a li...
Gachiakuta ‒ Episodes 21-22
This inaugural standoff against Zodyl and his acolytes may be over, but Rudo and the Cleaners' fight against the abominable force of The Watchman has only just begun.
Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episode 47
Even sober, Yor’s unable to make the distinction between a turn of phrase and a literal statement of murderous intent.
Medalist Season 2's 1st Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song Artist, January 24 Debut
Girl group HANA performs opening song "Cold Night"
― The staff for the television anime of Tsurumaikada's Olympic ice-skating manga Medalist revealed on Tuesday the second season's first full promotional video, new visual, 10 more cast members, and January 24 premiere. The video reveals and previews the opening song "Cold Night" by girl group HANA. The newly announced cast members are: Natsuko Abe as...
Kaguya-sama: Love is War Anime Special's New Video Unveils Opening Song, December 31 Debut
Masayuki Suzuki feat. Aoi Koga performs opening song "Abunai Kioku"
― The staff for the anime of Aka Akasaka's Kaguya-sama: Love is War manga unveiled the full promotional video, returning cast and staff, and December 31 premiere of Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Otona e no Kaidan (The Steps to Become an Adult), the anime's new television special, on Tuesday. The trailer announces and previews the speci...
You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! Anime's New Video Reveals Opening Song, January 5 Debut
Crunchyroll to stream anime
― The official website for the television anime of Shinya Misu's You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! (Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai) manga began streaming the anime's second main promotional video on Tuesday. The video announces and previews the anime's opening theme song "I Love You♡" by HoneyWorks and the main cast members Rin Kusumi, Yū Serizaw...
Voice Actor Ai Furihata Donates Part of Hong Kong Event Proceeds to Fire Victims
Furihata: "I hope this can be of some help to everyone"
― Voice actor Ai Furihata (voice of Love Live! Sunshine!!'s Ruby Kurosawa) announced on Sunday that she will donate a portion of her Hong Kong fan meeting proceeds to the recovery efforts of the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex fire. Furihata expressed her condolences to the victims of the November 26 fire: "In the hopes of helping with the reco...
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Game Gets PS5, Xbox X|S Releases
Standard, deluxe editions launch on February 13
― Marvelous USA announced on Monday that the Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Ryū no Kuni Rune Factory) game will get releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on February 13. The new console releases will include all post-launch content updates. The digital deluxe edition includes the "Seasons of Love Bundle," the "Festive Attire and Dark Woolby B...
Ichijōma Mankitsu Gurashi! TV Anime Debuts in April 2026
Kumako Hisama's manga debuted in December 2018
― The January 2026 issue of Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara magazine announced on Monday that the television anime adaptation of Kumako Hisama's Ichijōma Mankitsu Gurashi! (Living Life to the Fullest in a Tiny One-Tatami-Mat-Sized Room) manga will debut in April 2026. Toshinori Watanabe (Tokyo Ghoul:re, Mix: Meisei Story) will direct the series at PRA. Fum...
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ‒ Episode 169
Our heroes hug each other as they lament their failure and all we can do is make strides to create a future where such a tragedy never happens again.
Live-Action Akiba Lost Series Reveals Visual, Theme Song Artists, January 13 Debut
Game inspiring series launches for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PC in 2026
― NTV announced on Monday that the live-action television series based on Akiba Lost, a live-action game, will debut on January 13 at 24:59 (effectively, January 14 at 12:59 a.m. JST). The show will also stream on Hulu and TVer. The series will have two theme songs: "Answer Me" by Galali and "The weight of choice" by East of Eden. A...
Dusk Beyond the End of the World ‒ Episode 10
This episode is messier than I ever could’ve catastrophized.
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Game's PC Version Launches in 2026
Closed beta test to run from December 22-January 16
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Idea Factory International announced on Monday that it will release Compile Heart's role-playing game Calamity Angels: Special Delivery (Todokero! Tatakae! Calamity Angels) for PC via Steam in 2026. Beta test applications are also now open. The test will run from December 22-January 16. The game will launch physically and digitally for PlayStatio...
All You Need Is Kill Anime Streams English-Subtitled Trailer
Film opens in N. America on January 16
― GKIDS began streaming on Monday an English-subtitled 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. The film will open in theaters in North America on January 16. GKIDS acquired the anime in multiple territories, including North America, the United Kingdom, Irela...
Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ Episode 10
Lightning-exploded rocks and refrigerated corpses aside, this is probably the most standard travelogue episode we’ve had in a while.
Crunchyroll Halts Ad-Supported Streaming on December 31
Certain anime streaming for free included Cowboy Bebop, Spy×Family, Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia
― Crunchyroll revealed in an advertisement during its own free streams that it is halting free ad-supported streaming on its service on December 31. The company's subscription tiers and other ad-supported streaming channels are unaffected. Only certain titles were available for ad-supported streaming wi...
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 2 ‒ Episode 21
This race, taking place on December 25, might actually appropriately wrap up on-air while the Christmas season is still upon us. Giddy-up, jingle horses, pick up your feet.
Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Dies at 75
Tagawa played Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat, Valco in Star Wars: Visions
― Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa died due to compilcations from a stroke on December 4 in Santa Barbara, CA. He was 75. Tagawa is known for playing Shang Tsung in live-action film adaptations of the Mortal Kombat franchise. He also voiced the character in the Mortal Kombat 11 game. He played Heihachi Mishima in the 2009 live-action T...
Paramount Makes Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix had entered agreement to acquire Warner Bros. on Friday
― CNN reported on Monday that Paramount has made a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, three days after Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery entered into a definitive agreement for Netflix to acquire Warner Bros., its film studios, its television studios, HBO, and HBO Max. Paramount is offering US$30 per Warner Bros. Discovery...
Mechanical Marie ‒ Episode 10
Marie 2 is definitely the show’s breakout character.
Blue Orchestra Season 2 Reveals Visual, 6 More Cast
Sōma Saitō, Kengo Kawanishi, Nonoka Ōbuchi, more join cast in January
― The official website for the television anime of Makoto Akui's Ao no Orchestra (The Blue Orchestra) manga unveiled a new visual and more cast for the "World Junior Orchestra Competition" arc for the anime's second season on Monday. The arc begins in January. The newly announced cast includes:
Sōma Saitō as Yukito Subaru with Nari...
DIGIMON BEATBREAK ‒ Episode 10
If there's any takeaway from Haruko's trials here, it's that the only way to push back against a system demanding perfection is to step outside it and embrace imperfection
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ Episode 10
This is probably the first week I’d call an episode of Monster Meat downright boring.
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film, Kpop Demon Hunters Receive Golden Globes Nominations
Both nominated for Best Motion Picture - Animated
― The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Monday. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, received a nomination in the Best Motion Picture - Animated category. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' ...
'Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None' Anime Reveals 4 New Cast, January 1 Streaming Debut
Seria Fukagawa, Tsumugi Okura, Kento Hama, Akane Fujita join anime's cast
― The staff for the television anime of storywriter Itsuki Togami and illustrator Yuri Kisaragi's Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō (The Jack of All Trades Was Kicked Out of the Hero's Party) light novel series revealed on Tuesday the anime's additional cast, and advance streaming debut on January 1 on the d Anime Store and A...
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 10
Tojima might be the worst fighter of the group, but in his heart burns a fire that can’t be extinguished—and that’s his real power.
One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ Episode 9
Season three has spent too much time farting around for it ever to be “great,” but it’s nice to watch a good episode of One Punch Man after all of these years.
Rika Suzuki, Kohske's Dark Auction Game Reveals Trailer, More Staff
Tsukasa Masuko joins music production team on game launching for PS5, Switch, PC via Steam on January 29
― Good Smile Company and IzanagiGames, Inc. began streaming a special trailer for Dark Auction, a new mystery adventure game by Gangsta. manga creator Kohske and Trace Memory/Hotel Dusk: Room 215 writer Rika Suzuki, on Friday. The company also announced new staff for the game stating that Tsukasa ...
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 ‒ Episode 7
The Smuggler falls into the category of "fun but predictable.
Slam Dunk, Street Fighter Voice Actor Tomomichi Nishimura Dies
79-year-old voiced Slam Dunk's Coach Anzai, Street Fighter's M. Bison & Akuma
― The talent agency Arts Vision announced on Monday that voice actor Tomomichi Nishimura died on November 29. He was 79. His family already held a private funeral and service. The agency had previously reported on September 22 that he would be taking a hiatus from work due to poor health. Nishimura was born on June 2, 1946 ...
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Anime Film Opens at #4 in U.S.
Kill Bill film's extended director's cut opens at #6
― Box Office Mojo reports that Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution opened at #4 at the United States box office, earning an estimated US$10,155,000 from Friday to Sunday. It screened in 1,833 theaters and earned an estimated US$4,936,000 on Friday, an estimated US$3,069,000 on Saturday, and an estimated US$2,150,000 on Sunday. Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Aff...
The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer Anime's Trailer Reveals January 7 Debut
Trailer also previews ending song "Kimi no Tonari Kūki ga Oishii" by HoneyWorks feat. Kotoha
― Kadokawa revealed the second key visual, promotional video, and January 7 debut for the television anime of Ippei Nara's The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer (29-Sai Dokushin Chūken Bōkensha no Nichijō) manga on Monday. The video previews the ending theme song "Kimi no Tonari Kūki ga Oishii" by...
The Demon King's Daughter Is Too Kind!! Anime's Trailer Unveils More Cast, Staff, Theme Song Artists, January 6 Streaming Debut
Ayasa Itō, Kaori Ishihara, Yūko Sanpei join series' cast
― The official website for the television anime of Yūya Sakamoto's The Demon King's Daughter Is Too Kind!! (Maō no Musume wa Yasashi Sugiru!!) manga revealed on Monday the anime's main visual and promotional video, additional cast, staff, and its January 6 streaming debut, a day before it airs on television on January 7. The video reveals and p...
Tekken Director Katsuhiro Harada Leaves Bandai Namco
Harada worked on fighting game franchise for 30 years
― Katsuhiro Harada announced on X/Twitter on Monday that he will be leaving Bandai Namco at the end of 2025, having worked for more than 30 years at Namco and then Bandai Namco, and having worked on every entry in the Tekken franchise, including the most recent entry, Tekken 8. Monday marked the final day of Tekken's 30th anniversary. Harada expla...
Live-Action Romantic Killer Film Unveils 8 New Cast Members
Toshiya Miyata, Yuki Kura, Kotaro Daigo, more join cast of December 12 film
― The staff for the live-action film of Wataru Momose's Romantic Killer manga revealed in a new trailer on Saturday eight new cast members for the "romantic boys." The newly announced cast include: KisMyFt2 member Toshiya Miyata
Yuki Kura
Kotaro Daigo
Atsuhiro Inukai
Sho Nishigaki
Yutaro
Mahiro Takasugi
Yuma Yamoto The fil...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game's 1st DLC Pack Releases on December 8
"Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 1: Alternate Dimension" includes new Digimon, story content
― Bandai Namco America revealed in a new trailer on Friday for the Digimon Story Time Stranger game its first DLC pack "Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 1: Alternate Dimension" will launch on Monday.
The DLC pack will include new story content, as well as Digivolution routes for Mega Digimon.The DLC is pa...
Suda51, Ren Yamazaki's Romeo is a Dead Man Game Ships on February 11
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on February 11
― Goichi "Suda51" Suda's studio Grasshopper Manufacture and Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes director Ren Yamazaki's upcoming Romeo is a Dead Man game revealed in a new trailer on Thursday the game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows on February 11. The game is the first all-new IP in 10 years for Grassh...
Chained Soldier 2 Anime Reveals 2nd Ending Song by Maaya Uchida
Uchida performs "LOVE LOVE Beam" ending song for January 8 series
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of writer Takahiro and artist Yōhei Takemura's Chained Soldier (Mato Seihei no Slave or literally, Slave of the Magic Capital's Elite Troops) manga announced that Maaya Uchida will perform "LOVE LOVE Beam," the second ending theme song for the anime's second season, on Sunday. T...
2nd Live-Action Golden Kamuy Film's Trailer Unveils Theme Song
Rock band 10-FEET performs "Kowarete Kieru made" theme song
― The official website for Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Kangoku Shūgeki-hen (Golden Kamuy: Attack on Abashiri Prison Arc), the second live-action film based on Satoru Noda's Golden Kamuy manga, revealed the film's poster visual and trailer video on Monday. The video reveals and previews the theme song "Kowarete Kieru made" (Until It Breaks and Dis...
KPop Demon Hunters to Ring in Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
Huntr/x singers Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami set to perform on New Year's special
― American New Year's music program Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2025 announced on Wednesday that KPop Demon Hunters vocalists Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami will perform on the program. Per tradition, the program will air on December 31 at 8:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. Central Time) on American broadcaster ABC. Ryan Seacre...
Blue Miburo Anime Season 2 Reveals 2nd Promo Video, More Cast, Theme Songs
Ryosuke Yamada performs "Blue Noise" opening, Soushi Sakiyama performs "Hōmatsu" ending
― The staff for the second anime season of Tsuyoshi Yasuda's Blue Miburo (Ao no Miburo) manga started streaming the anime's second full promotional video on Monday. The video announces and previews the opening theme song "Blue Noise" by Ryosuke Yamada and the ending theme song "Hōmatsu" (Ephemeral) by Soushi Sakiy...
GKIDS to Screen 4K Restorations of Studio Ghibli Films in N. America in 2026
Studio Ghibli's Atsushi Okui is overseeing creation of Imax versions of 4K restorations
― Deadline reported on Friday that GKIDS is partnering with IMAX to bring 4K restorations of Studio Ghibli films to North American theaters in 2026. Studio Ghibli animator Atsushi Okui is overseeing the creation of the IMAX versions that are being made from new 4K restorations of the films. The first film will scr...
Sony Releases Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Film on Digital on December 9
Release will feature both Japanese audio with English subtitles as well as English dub
― Sony Pictures Entertainment announced on Friday that it will release Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, digitally on December 9. The release will feature both Japanese audio with English subtitles as well as an English dub.The film earned a...
Marvel's Silent Möbius x Avengers Crossover Comic Series Detailed
Kia Asamiya personally handling story, art, colors for full-color series slated for spring 2026
― ANN confirmed more details on the Silent Möbius x Avengers crossover comic series with creator Kia Asamiya's studio at Tokyo Comic Con on Sunday. Asamiya is personally handling the story, line art, and colors for the full-color series. Writer Akihide Yanagi (Ms. Marvel, Web of Spider-Man, Strange Tales) ...
Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club Film's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, May 8 Debut
Sublimation.animates 3D anime film
― The teaser for the Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party 3D anime film announced on Sunday its cast, staff, and May 8 premiere date.
The cast includes:
Nozomi Nirei as Kaho Hinoshita
Kokona Nonaka as Sayaka MuranoNiina Hanamiya as Kozue OtomuneKotoko Sasaki as Tsuzuri Yūgiri
Kanna Kan as Rurino ŌsawaKona Tsukine as Megumi Fujishima ...
emaqi Adds Yankee JK Kuzuhana-chan, The Nectar of the Divine Mantra, 3 More Manga
Also licensed: Shi-chan's Delights, Kitchen by the Sea, Narusawa Loves the Face You Make When You Eat
― AI localization company Orange Inc. revealed on Friday it is adding the following manga to its e-bookstore service "emaqi:" Title: Yankee JK Kuzuhana-chan
Creator(s): Toshinori Sogabe
Publisher: Akita Shoten Co., Ltd.
Synopsis:
A male-to-female ratio of 1 to 359!! Relentlessly teased by 359 high sc...
Gnosia ‒ Episode 9
Here I was, thinking that Gnosia was running out of ways to surprise a jaded old critic like me.
New High School! Kimengumi Anime Debuts on January 9
― The second 2026 issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that the new television anime of Motoei Shinzawa's High School! Kimengumi (High School! Funny-Face Club) manga will debut on January 9. The anime will air on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block on Fridays at 11:30 p.m.The gag comedy centers on a group of five idiosyncratic, wacky students, known in the school hall...
To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ Episode 10
Will it be possible for this quest for "a peaceful world" to end in anything other than bloodshed and misery?
Makoto Shinkai Confirms He Is Currently Working on New Work
Suzume director records video message to commemorate films streaming on Crunchyroll in India
― Crunchyroll India posted a video message from director Makoto Shinkai on Saturday to commemorate the launch of eight of his films on Crunchyroll for Indian viewers, including new Hindi dubs for several films. In the below video, Shinkai stated he is currently working on a new work (note: while the below vid...
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