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Takayuki Matsutani, Mamoru Oshii, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, Mami Koyama, More Win TAAF Lifetime Achievement Awards
Also: Keiko Takemiya, Tomoko Konparu, Masaaki Mori, Nizo Yamamoto, Takashi Namiki
― The Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF) announced the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Awards winners on Wednesday. Producer: Takayuki Matsutani (Astro Boy, Black Jack, Legend of the Forest) Author: Keiko Takemiya (To Terra, Kaze to Ki no Uta, Andromeda Stories) Screenwriter: Tomoko Konparu (2025 The Rose of Versailles, Soreik...
Terraformars Manga Resumes on December 18
Manga returns from April 10 hiatus after multiple delays
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Kenichi Tachibana and Yū Sasuga's Terraformars manga announced on Monday that the manga will resume serialization in the third 2026 issue of Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine, which will ship on December 18. The manga went on hiatus on April 10, and was originally planned to resume this summer...
Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise Film Reveals Theme Song's Music Video With New Film Clips
Mone Kamishiraishi performs "Kiseki no Yō na Koto" theme song for December 5 film
― The official website for the anime film of Kazuyoshi Takeda's Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise (Peleliu: Rakuen no Guernica) manga unveiled on Wednesday the collaboration music video for the film's theme song "Kiseki no Yō na Koto" (Something Like a Miracle) performed by Mone Kamishiraishi. The music video includes never...
Fuuto PI: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull Anime Film Review
This movie just might be the best distillation, the most coherent adaptation of this material, whether it's for the established fans or the anime-only audience learning about it for the first time.
― A series defined by duality, the FUUTO PI anime managed to balance the double tasks of being a sequel story for fans of the original Kamen Rider W tokusatsu series, as well as a series that allowed new v...
Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway Film Unveils Video, Visual
Franchise's 29th film opens on April 10, 2026
― The official X/Twitter account for the Detective Conan films unveiled on Thursday a video and "Angel" visual for Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi (Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway), the franchise's 29th film. The film will open on April 10, 2026. The new film will center on the character Chihaya Hagiwara, member of the Kanagawa Prefectur...
Tamon's B-Side Anime's 2nd Trailer Video Reveals January 1 Streaming Debut
Anime streams in advance on January 1 before TV broadcast on January 3
― The official website for the anime of Yuki Shiwasu's Tamon's B-Side (Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?) manga started streaming the anime's second promotional video on Wednesday. The video reveals the anime's advanced streaming debut on U-NEXT and Anime Hōdai on January 1 at 24:00 JST (effectively, January 2 at 12:00 midnight). The anime w...
World Trigger Anime Gets 'Reboot Project'
Teaser video, visual unveiled for new reboot
― The official X/Twitter account for the anime of Daisuke Ashihara's World Trigger manga announced on Thursday a "Reboot Project" for the anime. A new website opened and unveiled a teaser visual and video: The staff will reveal more information at this year's Jump Festa event on December 20 at 4:20 p.m. JST. The account had teased a reboot announcement las...
Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- Anime's 1st Video Unveils More Cast, Staff, January 11 Debut
Actress, model Ayaka Miyoshi, Junichi Suwabe join anime's cast
― The official website for the Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- television anime based on Hikuidori (Fire Eater), the first volume from Shōgo Imamura's Ushūboro Tobigumi historical novel series, unveiled on Wednesday the anime's first full promotional video, additional cast members, main staff, and January 11 premiere. Actress and...
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ Episode 9
While still a delight to watch, I’d be lying if I didn’t say this episode didn’t err a bit on the aimless side of things.
Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? Anime's Reveals New Video, More Cast & Staff, OVA Plans, January 9 Debut
Ao Senami, Yū Shiraki star in anime's Deregula version
― The official website for WWWave's Deregula label's short television anime of Yakinikuteishoku's Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? (Android wa Keiken Ninzū ni Hairimasu ka??) manga revealed on Wednesday the anime's main promotional video, key visual, and January 9 premiere. The video reveals and previews the theme song "And...
GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ Episode 9
If this were a longer show, I wouldn't be too bothered by another below-average episode, but since we're close to the end, it's hard not to feel a little let down
Octopath Traveler 0 Game Review
Octopath Traveler 0 has proven to be one of the best gaming surprises of the year.
― I will admit that I was incredibly wary when I learned that this newest entry of the Octopath Traveler franchise was born from a free-to-play mobile game fueled by micro-transactions and gacha mechanics. I am perfectly aware that plenty of great and ludicrously popular titles have been forged in the merciless fires ...
Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Films's Teaser Unveils Title, February 6 Opening
Film titled Ginga Tokkyū Milky☆Subway Kakueki Teisha Gekijō Iki
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of animator Yōhei Kameyama's Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express (Ginga Tokkyū Milky☆Subway), a sequel to his Milky☆Highway CG anime short, posted a teaser trailer on Wednesday for the anime's re-edited theatrical release. The teaser revealed the film's title Ginga Tokkyū Milky☆Subway Ka...
Amazon Streamed AI English Dubs on Banana Fish, 'No Game, No Life Zero, Pet Anime (Updated)
Voice actors speak out against AI dubs, Kadokawa & HIDIVE respond
― Amazon Prime Video's stream of the Banana Fish and No Game, No Life Zero anime film previously listed "AI beta" dubs for its English and Latin American Spanish dubs. The company's stream Pet anime and Journal of the Mysterious Creatures anime are also listing the English and Latin American Spanish dubs as "AI beta" dubs. The Vinland ...
Hideo Kojima Makes Voice Cameo in Zootopia 2
The icon of stealth video games makes his Disney debut
― Disney Japan made a shock announcement on Tuesday: video game director Hideo Kojima is making his Disney debut in the Japanese language dub of Zootopia 2. Kojima will cameo as Zootopia police officer Paul Moldebrandt. Kojima commented on his appearance in the Zootopia 2 press release: “I've had several cameo appearances in live-action films and...
The Ogre's Bride Novels Also Get Live-Action Film on March 27
Ren Nagase, Ai Yoshikawa star in film
― Shochiku announced on Wednesday that Kureha's The Ogre's Bride (Oni no Hanayome) light novel series is also inspiring a live-action film that will open on March 27. King & Prince idol group member Ren Nagase (Fureru, live-action Yowamushi Pedal, left in image above) plays Reiya Kiryūin, while Ai Yoshikawa (right) plays Yuzu Shinonome. Chihiro Ikeda (live-action...
You and Idol Precure Manga Ends as Futago Kamikita's Final Precure Manga
Twin sisters have been drawing iconic magical girl franchise's manga adaptations since 2004
― The January 2026 issue of Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine announced on Wednesday that Futago Kamikita's manga adaptation of the You and Idol Precure♪ anime will end in the magazine's next issue on December 29. (The creators are actually twin sisters Jitsuna and Kizuna Kamikita, with "Kamikita Futago" literally...
VTuber Kanata Amane Announces Graduation
holoForce member departs Hololive Productions on December 27
― Japanese VTuber Kanata Amane and VTuber agency Hololive Productions announced her graduation on Tuesday. Hololive Production stated that Amane will graduate on December 27. Amane, in turn, released a statement in Japanese and English on her X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming that she is departing from Hololive Productions due to ov...
Kaziya's Bonbyaku Sensai Manga Ends
Manga about android girl taking care of bonsai plants launched in 2024
― Kodansha's Morning two online manga magazine published last Thursday the final chapter of Kaziya's Bonbyaku Sensai: Jinrui no Jumyō wa Takadaka 100-Nen Desu ga Kikai no Watashi wa 1000-Nen Ikirareru node Anata ga Inaku Natte mo Kono Basho de Hitori Ikite Ikimasukara Goshinpainaku (Bonbyaku Sensai: The Lifespan of Humans is at mo...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1151
The dance of Nika is so infectious that it makes the giants dance along despite their imminent danger, and awakening something within Bonney’s past, both bring big smiles too, though one more bittersweet than the other.
Red, White & Royal Blue Novel Gets Manga Adaptation
Fuki Mamori's adaptation of Casey McQuiston's novel debuts on December 20
― Futami Shobo Publishing announced on X (formerly Twitter) on November 23 that Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue novel is getting a manga adaptation by Fuki Mamori. The manga will launch on boys' love manga platform La Roseraie on December 20, and then on online bookstores on December 23.Amazon describes the novel's st...
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ Episode 9
This week, Akira faces the problem that many isekai protagonists do: everyone wants to use them for their own profit.
Elden Ring: Nightreign Game Introduces DLC Character Undertaker in New Trailer
"The Forsaken Hollows" DLC launches on December 4
― Bandai Namco revealed on Monday a new trailer for "The Forsaken Hollows" DLC for Elden Ring: Nightreign, the standalone Elden Ring game, introducing the new playable character Undertaker. "The Forsaken Hollows" DLC launches on December 4. The new DLC includes two new playable characters and two new bosses to challenge. The Scholar is an arcane char...
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 2 ‒ Episode 20
In the moment, this sort of plot twist can feel abrupt, but working within that framework has always been part of the secret sauce of the Uma Musume anime.
Tokyo Alice's Toriko Chiya Launches New Manga
Second Half Girls follows 40-year-old otaku after favorite idol's scandal/retirement
― Kodansha's Morning two online manga magazine launched Toriko Chiya's new manga titled Second Half Girls on the Comic Days website on November 27. The manga centers on Nene Oyamada, a 40-year-old single woman, happy in her life supporting her favorite idol RENJI, with her same-age otaku friends. But news about RENJI...
HIDIVE Announces Premieres for Chained Soldier Season 2 Anime, Dusk Beyond the End of the World's Dub at Anime Frontier
N. American premieres of Hell Mode, Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling also screen
― HIDIVE announced on Tuesday that it will screen the North American premiere for the second season of the Chained Soldier television anime at this year's Anime Frontier event on December 13 at 4:15 p.m., confirming that it will stream the anime in winter 2026. The company will also screen the world premiere of the Eng...
Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ Episode 8
This week's story follows Kazuma, Ainz, and Naofumi—and through them, we see how three people in different stages in life deal with the highly addictive nature of a new MMO.
Tow Ubukata, Hikaru Tanaka Launch Anastasia of the Blood Pact Manga on December 12
New original "vampire action love story" manga
― The official X/Twitter account for Kadokawa and kakao piccoma's Manga BAR digital manga magazine revealed on Sunday that Tow Ubukata and Hikaru Tanaka will launch a new manga titled Anastasia of the Blood Pact (Kekkei no Anastasia) in the magazine on December 12. The magazine teases the manga as a vampire action love story.🦇冲方丁 完全新作!!🌙ヴァンパイア🦇×アクション⚔×ラブ...
Crunchyroll Launches on Whale Smart TVs
Streamer available through Whale TV app store
― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that its streaming service is now available on Whale TV-enabled smart televisions. Whale TV owners can add Crunchyroll to the OS through the TV's app store.Crunchyroll launched its app on Samsung smart televisions in 2024.
The company launched a 24/7 free ad-supported Crunchyroll Channel on the Samsung TV Plus service in...
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ Episode 12
Athy has decided to meet her false sister on her own terms.
Voice Actor Hiroki Yasumoto Cancels TV Appearance After Traffic Accident; Returns to Work After Doctor's Clearance
Yasumoto canceled Seiyū to Yo Asobi appearance on Monday
― Talent agency Sigma Seven announced on Monday that voice actor Hiroki Yasumoto was involved in a multiple collision traffic accident and has canceled his appearance on Monday's episode of Abema's Seiyū to Yo Asobi (romanized as Say You to Yo Asobi, literally Night Out with Voice Actors) program. The agency then reported on Tuesday that the do...
1st Official Permanent Gundam Base Store in U.S. Opens in Rosemont, IL on December 12
Pop-up store opens nearby from December 12-January 11
― Bandai Namco Amusement America Inc. and Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. announced on Tuesday that The Gundam Base Chicago, the first official permanent Gundam Base Store in the U.S., will open in Rosemont, IL at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago on December 12. The store is 3,000 sq ft. The store features exclusive GUNPLA kits and mer...
Ranma ½ ‒ Episodes 20-21
SHE’S HERE!! SHE’S HERE!!!!!
Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back Manga Gets Live-Action Film
Hirokazu Koreeda directs 2026 film based on Chainsaw Man creator's 1-shot manga
― The 222nd chapter of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga on the Shonen Jump+ app announced on Wednesday that Fujimoto's "Look Back" one-shot manga is getting a live-action film in 2026. An official website opened and unveiled visuals: Hirokazu Kore-eda (Air Doll) is directing and editing the film, and is also writing ...
Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episode 46
Anya thinks nothing of crying; it’s just a normal reaction after the day she’s had when she’s faced with the comfort of her mother. She’s allowed the emotional release. Damian doesn’t feel he is.
29th Detective Conan Film Reveals Title, April 10 Opening
Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway centers on Chihaya Hagiwara
― The official X/Twitter account for the Detective Conan films announced on Wednesday that the franchise's 29th film will open on April 10, 2026 with the title Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi (Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway). The account unveiled a visual by original manga creator Gosho Aoyama, which feature p...
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ Episode 9
Ah, Melphiera is basically just trying to sell everyone on onion burgers in places unfamiliar with onion burgers.
Pokémon Legends Z-A Game's Trailers Reveal Mega Lucario Z, Mewtwonite Mystery Gift
Lucario's 2nd Mega Evolution debuts in "Mega Dimension" DLC on December 10
― The Official Pokémon YouTube Channel began streaming on Tuesday two videos for the Pokémon Legends Z-A game. The first video announces a new second Mega Evolution for Lucario, Mega Lucario Z, who will debut with the "Mega Dimension" DLC. The second video reveals that players can now obtain the Mewtwonite X and Mewtwonite Y s...
Dusk Beyond the End of the World ‒ Episode 9
There’s a lot riding on next week’s episode, in particular. Whether or not it can stick the landing could very plausibly be what makes or breaks this series.
GKIDS Screens Lupin the IIIrd: The Immortal Bloodline Anime Film on January 4-6
English-subbed trailer streamed for new Lupin III movie
― GKIDS announced on Tuesday that it will screen Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline (Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: Fujimi no Ketsuzoku), the new feature-length film in the Lupin III franchise, in theaters in the U.S. on January 4-6. The company streamed an English-subtitled trailer: GKIDS describes the film's story:
After fending off...
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Anime Film's Trailer Unveils Songs, Cast
Shingo Yamashita's feature-length directorial debut film debuts on January 22
― Netflix began streaming on Tuesday an English-subtitled trailer for Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Chō Kaguya-hime!) anime film, and it reveals and previews the song "Watashiha Watashinokotoga Suki" ("I like who I am") performed by Yuko Natsuyoshi as Kaguya and composed by HoneyWorks, and the theme song "Ex-O...
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 9
The episode is the payoff to all the Shimamura brothers' backstory we've sat through over the course of the series.
DIGIMON BEATBREAK ‒ Episode 9
Digimon Beatbreak has done a pretty good job of wearing the aesthetic up to now, but this episode elevates a genuinely compelling piece of cyberpunk in its own right.
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 ‒ Episode 6
To be a Jedi is to be a beacon—and in a galaxy where Jedi are enemy number one, it’s only a matter of time before you are forced to make the ultimate sacrifice for your ideals.
Mechanical Marie ‒ Episode 9
Good grief, could that possibly be some plot progression in my anime romcom?
Ikoku Nikki Anime's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast, January 4 Debut
Sayaka Ōhara joins cast as Asa's late mother, Makio's older sister Minori
― The staff for the television anime of Tomoko Yamashita's Ikoku Nikki (Journal with witch, or literally Diary of a Strange Land) manga revealed on Tuesday the second full promotional video, second key visual, another cast member, and January 4 premiere for the anime. The video previews the characters' voices and the opening th...
Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, Split-Season Run, January 6 Debut
Lynn, Toshiki Masuda, Katsuyuki Konishi, more join anime's cast
― The staff for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the new sequel anime of the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series, unveiled on Tuesday the full promotional video, main visual, additional cast and staff members, theme song artists, January 6 premiere, and two split-cours (quarter of a year) broadcast for the anime. Rock band blank paper perfo...
Nichijou Creator Personally Animates Vocaloid Producer Yukopi's Latest Music Video
“Kome Rice Onigiri” video extols virtues of rice dishes
― Nichijou creator Keiichi Arawi and composer Yukopi announced they partnered for the latest music video on Japan Broadcasting Corporation's (NHK's) Minna no Uta music program. The “Kome Rice Onigiri” (Rice Rice Ball) song extols the virtues of rice in all its forms, from fried rice and rice seasoned with seaweed to, yes, rice balls. Arawi said ...
KPop Demon Hunters Gets Its 1st Art Book
Available digitally for free now, physically in 2026
― American animation news outlet Cartoon Brew reported on Friday that the massively popular animated film Kpop Demon Hunters has released its first art book digitally. Titled the Art of KPOP Demon Hunters, the 142-page book “expands on that world with filmmaker anecdotes, early character explorations, demonology research, and K-pop choreography bre...
Sword Art Online Author's Demons' Crest Novels Get TV Anime
Reki Kawahara launched novels in 2022 with art by Yukiko Horiguchi & 4 volumes so far
― Kadokawa announced on Tuesday that Sword Art Online author Reki Kawahara's Demons' Crest novel series is inspiring a television anime. The novels' illustrator Yukiko Horiguchi (who is also known for character designs in Kyoto Animation's K-ON!, Lucky Star, and Tamako Love Story) drew the below illustration to cele...
Touken Ranbu Musicals to End in December 2027
Musicals debuted in 2015
― The official website for the stage musical adaptations of the Touken Ranbu franchise announced on Tuesday that the musicals will end by December 2027, two years from now, making the musicals run for 12 years and two months (the first musical debuted in October 2015). The musicals' plans for the coming year include three new musical each running from February to March, in Ma...
Super Saiyan Fish Discovered in Ishigaki, Japan
But how will it fare against the Pochita shark & Inazuma spider?
― The University of the Ryukyus announced on Thursday that researchers had discovered a Super Saiyan… goby fish. The new species of goby fish, Vanderhorstia supersaiyan, was discovered off the coast of the Ishigaki Islands, Japan in the twilight zone of the ocean (about 100-300 meters or 300-1,000 feet below sea level). The new species ...
Pierrot-Man, Shonan Seven Manga Artist Shinsuke Takahashi Is in Vegetative State After Cardiac Arrest
Takahashi suffered cardiopulmonary arrest on September 7
― Manga artist Shinsuke Takahashi's family posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday that Takahashi has been hospitalized and is in a vegetative state ever since suffering a cardiopulmonary arrest on September 7. Takahashi is currently breathing and circulating blood without the aid of machines, but his brain has otherwise suffered f...
Countdown to Yes BL Manga Gets Live-Action TV Series
GNJB's Kaname Yoshizawa, GENIC's Kakeru Amemiya star in series debuting on January 12
― Yomiuri TV announced on Tuesday that Roji's Countdown to Yes boys love manga is inspiring a live-action television series in January 2026. GNJB member Kaname Yoshizawa plays Minato Yokoi. GENIC member Kakeru Amemiya plays Wataru Nakano. The series will debut in YTV's "Drama DiVE Waku" programming block on Januar...
One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ Episode 8
I am thrilled to say that this latest episode of One Punch Man is officially…mid.
Netflix Adds 100 Meters Anime Film on December 31
ON-GAKU: Our Sound's Kenji Iwaisawa helms sports story from Orb: On the Movements of the Earth's Uoto
― Netflix announced in a new trailer on Monday that it will stream the anime film of Uoto's 100 Meters (Hyakuemu) manga with Japanese audio and English subtitles beginning on December 31. The movie premiered in Japan on September 19. The film ranked #8 in its opening weekend, and earned 102,666,040...
Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ Episode 9
I did not expect an episode about motor vehicle racing to leave me in tears by its end.
To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ Episode 9
To Your Eternity is owning its own absurdity with enough brazen confidence that I'm willing to give it the benefit of the doubt.
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ‒ Episode 168
We have to do more than just get back to where things were before, we need to go beyond.
Octopath Traveler 0 Prequel Game Introduces Travelers, New Battle Music in Trailer
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC on Thursday
― Square Enix revealed a trailer on Monday for Octopath Traveler 0, a new prequel game in its Octopath Traveler series, introducing the travelers and battle music for the upcoming title. The travelers include Stia, Phenn, Laurana, Celsus, Macy, Alexia, Viator, Ludo, Pius, Carinda, Saoirse, Xerc, Esperre, Delitia, Goodwin, and Re...
Gnosia ‒ Episode 8
Gnosia takes things to a completely new level when the entire episode starts to completely break down, as if the alien threat was infecting and reprogramming the very show itself.
Netflix Sets December 26 Worldwide Debut for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Cashero
English-subtitled teaser video also streamed
― Netflix announced on December 1 that its live-action Korean series Cashero will debut worldwide on December 26. Based on the webtoon of the same name, Cashero follows the story of Sang-ung Kang, an ordinary civil servant who gains superpowers proportional to the amount of cash he holds. Played by Jun-ho Lee of 2PM, Kang is a regular employee at a commun...
Deadline: Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise Gets New Film on December 22, 2028
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 sequel film scheduled for March 19, 2027
― Entertainment news website Deadline reported on Monday that Paramount is releasing a new film in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise on December 22, 2028. Variety reported a day before the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film's release that Paramount Pictures is producing a Sonic the Hedgehog 4 sequel film, which is scheduled for a March 19, 2027 rele...
This Monster Wants to Eat Me ‒ Episode 9
The simmering yuri drama boils over, the adaptation rises to the occasion, and This Monster delivers its best and angstiest episode yet.
Remow Launches 'It's Anime' Free Ad-Supported Channel on Vizio's WatchFree+ App
FAST channel includes Tougen Anki, Your Forma, Hell Teacher anime
― Anime distributor Remow announced on Monday that it is launching the "It's Anime" free ad-supported streaming television channel (FAST) channel on VIZIO's WatchFree+ app in the United States. Remow launched the "It's Anime" channel on the Samsung TV Plus service in the United States and Canada on July 2, with plans to launch on addit...
SANDA ‒ Episode 9
I think the greatest compliment I can give the Sanda anime is that it manages to be interesting and deeply affecting even in its weaker episodes.
Taxi Driver Webtoons Viewership Surges as Season 3 of Live-Action Adaptation Debuts
Weekly views for sequel webtoon Taxi Driver: Recall jumped by roughly 64 times
― Kakao Entertainment stated Friday that the webtoon Taxi Driver is seeing a major boost in readership following the November 21 premiere of the third season of the live-action adaptation. According to the company, weekly views for the sequel webtoon Taxi Driver: Recall on KakaoPage jumped by roughly 64 times in the week ...
K Manga Adds You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! Manga
Shinya Misu's manga gets TV anime in 2026
― Kodansha's K Manga service announced last week that it has added Shinya Misu's You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends (Osananajimi to wa LoveCom ni Naranai) manga. The manga centers on Eiyū, a high school boy whose two childhood friends, Shio and Akari, also go to the same school as him. He has now started looking at them with both romantic a...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Trailer Reveals Yhwach as DLC
Yhwach launches on December 10 with early access on Wednesday
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America streamed a video on Monday for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, the new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise, and it reveals that the game will add Yhwach as DLC on December 10 with early access on Wednesday for season pass holders. The first DLC character Ichigo Kurosaki (Thousand-Year Blood War ve...
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess ‒ Episode 8
I cannot be mad about the contrived nature of the twist; this is a world created by a teenager.
One Piece Anime Casts 1998 Special's Original Luffy Voice Actor Urara Takano
Takano voices Joy Boy
― Voice actress Urara Takano revealed on Sunday that she is voicing Joy Boy in the One Piece anime. Takano originally voiced the series' main character Monkey D. Luffy in the One Piece: Defeat The Pirate Ganzak! Jump Super Anime Tour 1998 special prior to Mayumi Tanaka voicing him in the main One Piece anime in 1999. Joy Boy [spoilers below, highlight the white text to read] is ...
Tales of the Hundred Monsters Next Door Volume 1 Manga Review
This is how you write a book about yokai.
― This is how you write a book about yokai. Yokai are, of course, the supernatural given form. Monsters of our own imaginations, mysteries of daily life, the strange, the unusual, the scary, who are assumed to have their own whims, and their own rules. Throw in a little non-linear storytelling that breaks all its own internal structure, then wind it up and le...
May I Ask for One Final Thing? ‒ Episode 10
This is the kind of candy-coated comfort food that we could all use more of as the fall season winds to a close and the frosty winds of winter set in.
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Debuts on WEBTOON in Exclusive Vertical Format
Series is based on Critical Role's 2nd actual-play campaign between 2018-2021
― WEBTOON has launched Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins on its platform, presenting the series in an exclusive vertical-scroll format as part of its ongoing partnership with Dark Horse Comics. The release follows the recent premiere of Critical Role: The Mighty Nein on Prime Video and serves as a prequel companion to...
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace ‒ Episode 8
I love it when a show just randomly becomes very adult out of nowhere.
Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation ‒ Episode 5
An instantly iconic scene of egg-based violence made this the show’s best episode yet.
Kōyū Shiki's Grand Metal Organs Manga Ends
Action-horror manga launched in 2024
― Kodansha's Comic Days website published the final chapter of Kōyū Shiki's Grand Metal Organs manga on November 1. Kodansha will publish its fourth and final compiled book volume on January 7. Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga and published the first volume on November 25. Seven Seas describes the story: In a world where electricity equals power, Enlil...
With You, Our Love Will Make it Through ‒ Episode 7
Will Kisara lash out at Mari out of jealousy, or will she become more thoughtful?
A Boy Raised by the Gods Will Be The Strongest Manga Ends With 8th Volume
Manga's final volume slated for February 10 release
― Kadokawa is listing the eighth compiled book volume of Tōya Kuno's A Boy Raised by Gods Will Be The Strongest (Kamigami ni Sodaterareshi Mono, Saikyō to Naru) manga as its final volume. The volume is slated for release on February 10. The manga is an adaptation of Ryousuke Hata's light novel series of the same title.The BookWalker Global service p...
Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy Anime's Promo Video Streamed
Yuka Akashi, Yui Otokura perform opening theme song "Koi wa Prism" (Love is a Prism)
― AnimeFesta began streaming a promotional video for Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy, the anime of writer Hirafumi and illustrator Yagi Shinba's Ichiko Aika: Zatsu de Namaiki na Imōto to Warikirenai Ani manga, on Monday. The anime's website announced that Yuka Akashi and Yui Otokura are performing the opening theme son...
Golden Kamuy Anime Reveals Final Arc's January 5 Debut, Opening Song Artists
Golden Kamuy: Sapporo Beer Kōjō-hen prequel films' theme song "Kogane no Kanata" (Beyond the Gold) by Awich × ALI is final arc's opening song
― The staff for the anime of Satoru Noda's Golden Kamuy manga started streaming the promotional video for the television anime's final arc on Monday. The video reveals the anime's January 5 broadcast debut on Tokyo MX and BS11 channels, and it will also stream ...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Novels Get Side Story Series in 2026
Novels' 23rd, final volume shipped on November 29
― The 23rd and final volume of author Fuse and artist Mitz Vah's That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) light novel series revealed on Saturday that the novels will get a side story series, with the first part slated for release next year. Fuse serialized the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime story on the "Shō...
The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie Anime Reveals Trailer, Visual
yorushika performs film's theme song "Madder"
― TV Asahi revealed on Monday a new trailer and visual for The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie, the compilation film of the television anime of Norio Sakurai's The Dangers in My Heart (Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) manga. The below video has English subtitles that can be toggled on. TV Asahi also revealed Yorushika is returning to the franchise to perform...
The Ride-On King Manga Creator Yasushi Baba Launches New Series This Month
Itsuwari no Kenta manga about boy who becomes "fake centaur" debuts on December 25
― The January issue of Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Sirius magazine announced on Wednesday Yasushi Baba will launch a new series titled Itsuwari no Kenta (Fake Kenta) in the next issue on December 25. The manga will have an opening color page for the first chapter, and will also be featured on the cover of the magazine. ...
Shonen Jump+ Launches Manga by Daijiro Nonoue, Takuya Nishio, Masahiro Hirakata in December
New series to launch through December
― Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ platform announced new series by Daijiro Nonoue, Takuya Nishio, and Masahiro Hirakata on Monday.Daijiro Nonoue (The Last Saiyuki) will launch a new series titled Hatori to Yoshida no Chinichijō Sahanji (Hatori and Yoshida's Extraordinary Ordinary) on December 13.Takuya Nishio (At Summer's End) will launch the Dot Alice series on December...
Oreco Tachibana's Firefly Wedding Manga Ends in 3 Chapters
Series debuted in 2022
― Shogakukan's Manga ONE platform announced in the 76th chapter of Oreco Tachibana's Firefly Wedding (Hotaru no Yomeiri) manga that the series will end in three more chapters. The chapter officially releases on December 15, but is available now for early access. The series began its final arc on October 20. Comikey and Viz Media both release the manga in English digitally. Vi...
Bluelock -Episode Nagi-, Bluelock Stage Plays Both Get New Runs in 2026
Butai "BLUELOCK" Re: Episode Nagi runs June 11-21 in Tokyo, June 25-28 in Kyoto
― The staff for the stage play adaptations of Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's Blue Lock soccer manga announced on Sunday the stage play adaptation of Kōta Sannomiya's BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- spinoff manga will get a new run titled Butai "BLUELOCK" Re: Episode Nagi. The show will feature new and returning staff and ...
Toei Head Producer Explains End of Super Sentai's Half-Century TV Run
Shinichiro Shirakura cites streaming era & U.S. comic heroes, thinks franchise needs 10-year break
― Shinichiro Shirakura, a senior executive director and head producer of character business at Toei, explained why the Super Sentai franchise is ending its television run after 50 years in a interview with the Asahi Shimbun paper on Sunday. He also emphasized that he thinks the franchise (which spawned ...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 17-23
Kirby Air Riders debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: November 17-23 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Kirby Air Riders Nintendo November 20 195,594 195,594 2NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 67,068 2,202,125 3NSwPokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 24,480 1,271,576 4NSwMomotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru Higashi Nihon-hen + Nishi Nihon-hen...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 17-23
My Hero Academia final season earns 3.5% rating
― The live-action Thermae Romae film aired on Fuji TV on Saturday, November 22 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 5.8% rating. Mamoru Hosoda's BELLE anime film aired on NTV on Friday, November 21 at 9:00 p.m. and earned a 5.4% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV November 23 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 7.2 Detective Conan NT...
2025 Astra Film Awards Nominates Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Anime
KPop Demon Hunters also nominated for Best Animated Feature
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The film critics in the Hollywood Creative Alliance (formerly the Hollywood Critics Association) announced the nominees for the 2025 Astra Film Awards on Tuesday. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza Returns, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, and KPop Demon...
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