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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 11
I’m not sure why the wormy monster thing first manifests from above a field of electrified solar panels. Perhaps the director is anti-renewable energy?
DAN DA DAN Season 2 ‒ Episode 22
Whoever once said that "Cellar Door" was the most beautiful combination of words in the English language was a hack and a charlatan. Obviously, that honor goes to the sentence "Hey, It's a Kaiju."
Rakuen Tsuihō -Expelled from Paradise- Kokoro no Resonance Sequel Film Reveals New Teaser Video
Staff to reveal more information in November
― Aniplex revealed on Saturday at the Aniplex Online Fest a new teaser video for Rakuen Tsuihō -Expelled from Paradise- Kokoro no Resonance (Heart's Resonance), the all-new feature-length anime film sequel to the 2014 anime film Expelled from Paradise. ━━━━━━━━━━━━#楽園追放 心のレゾナンス 2025年秋展開━━━━━━━━━━━━❚ 10月｜スタッフミーティング開催 マチ★アソビ ※日時は後日お知らせ❚ 11月｜新情報 発表予定❚ 告知...
Yano-kun's Ordinary Days TV Anime Reveals Ending Theme in 2nd Promo Video
Konomi Kohara joins cast as Okamoto
― The staff for the television anime of Yui Tamura's Yano-kun's Ordinary Days (Yano-kun no Futsū no Hibi) manga revealed on Saturday the show's second promotional video and one new cast member. The below video reveals and previews the show's ending theme song "Better Off" by iScream. Konomi Kohara joins the cast as Okamoto, a mysterious girl who appears near Yano. ...
Hana-Kimi TV Anime Reveals January 2026 Debut, Theme Song Artist, Key Visual
YOASOBI to perform opening, ending theme songs for anime
― Aniplex revealed the January 2026 debut for the anime of late manga creator Hisaya Nakajo's Hana-Kimi manga during the Aniplex Online Fest event on Saturday. The livestream also revealed the anime's key visual and that its opening and ending theme song artists will be YOASOBI. Natsuki Takemura (Go! Go! Vehicle Zoo director, Dragon Goes House-...
Scum of the Brave TV Anime Reveals Staff, January 2026 Debut in New Video
Shinji Ushiro directs anime at OLM
― The official website for the television anime of writer Rocket Shokai and artist Nakashima723's Scum of the Brave (Yūsha no Kuzu) manga revealed the show's January 2026 debut in a teaser video on Saturday. The site also revealed the full staff. Shinji Ushiro is directing the anime at OLM. Yoichi Kato is writing and overseeing the series scripts, Rika Murakami is d...
Daemons of the Shadow Realm Anime Reveals Main Cast, 2026 Debut in Video
Kenshō Ono, Yume Miyamoto, Yūichi Nakamura, Misaki Kuno to star
― Aniplex announced at the Aniplex Online Fest event on Saturday the main cast and 2026 debut for the anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa's Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai) manga. The event also revealed a new video for the show. The anime will star: Kenshō Ono as Yuru◈♢━━━━━━━━━♢◈ キャストコメント到着◈♢━━━━━━━━━♢◈メインキャストよりコメントが到着！ ユル #...
Fate/Strange Fake Anime Reveals January 2026 Delay, Video, Visual, Theme Song Artist
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Jean-Ken Johnny & TAKUMA perform opening theme for anime premiering on January 3
― Aniplex announced during the Aniplex Online Fest event on Saturday that the Fate/strange Fake television anime is delayed to a premiere date on January 3, 2026. The company also revealed a new video, visual, and the theme song artists for the anime. Crunchyroll will stream the anime in English-speak...
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Anime Reveals 4 Cast Members, 3rd Promo Video, Key Visual
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider anime premieres on October 4
― Aniplex revealed four more cast members, the third promotional video, and a new key visual for the anime of Yokusaru Shibata's Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to be a Masked Rider (Tōjima Tanzaburō wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai) manga at its Aniplex Online Fest event on Saturday. The new cast members include: Satoshi Tsuruoka as Satoshi Itō Fukushi O...
Dark Moon: The Blood Altar TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, January 2026 Debut in Video
Key visual also revealed
― The Aniplex Online Fest event on Saturday revealed the main cast, main staff, January 2026 debut, key visual, and trailer for the television anime adaptation of HYBE and ENHYPEN's Dark Moon: The Blood Altar webtoon. The anime will star: Kikunosuke Toya as Heli Shugo Nakamura as Jino Shunichi Toki as Shion Chiaki Kobayashi as Noa Hiroto Shimizu as Jaan Jin Ogasawara as Solon...
'May I Ask for One Final Thing?' Anime Reveals More Cast, Early Streaming Information
Amazon Prime Video will stream first 2 episodes of anime on October 3 in Japan
― Aniplex announced a new cast member and streaming information for the television anime of storywriter Nana Ōtori and illustrator Sora Hoonoki's May I Ask for One Final Thing? (Saigo ni Hitotsu dake Onegai Shite mo Yoroshii Deshō ka) manga during the Aniplex Online Fest event on Saturday. Sally Amaki will play Rosalia, Sc...
Gnosia TV Anime's Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs, October 11 Debut
MAISONdes, Ling Tosite Sigure perform theme songs
― The Aniplex Online Fest event on Saturday revealed a new promotional video, the theme song artists, and the October 11 debut for the television anime of game developer Petit Depotto's Gnosia sci-fi social deduction RPG. MAISONdes performs the opening theme song "Bake no Kawa feat. Kobo Kanaeru, Kasane Teto, Giga & TeddyLoid." Ling Tosite Sigure perf...
Touring After the Apocalypse TV Anime Reveals October 4 Debut, Crunchyroll Streaming
Crunchyroll to stream anime in English-speaking, Latin America, European countries
― The Aniplex Online Fest event on Saturday revealed the October 4 debut date for the television anime adaptation of Sakae Saito's Touring After the Apocalypse (Shūmatsu Touring) manga. The anime will debut on October 4 on Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, BS11, and Nagoya TV, and on October 6 on YTV. The anime will also...
SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes Anime Reveals Teaser Video With Insert Song, More Staff
Music-themed series debuts on October 5
― Aniplex revealed a new teaser promotional video at the Aniplex Online Fest event on Saturday for it and Sony Music's new original television anime series SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes. The video previews SI-VIS' insert song "Melodea." The event also revealed more staff members. Daisuke Yoshida (Idol Incidents, Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga) is directing t...
Oni no Hanayome Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Teaser Video, Key Visual
Saori Hayami plays Yuzu Shinonome, Yūichirō Umehara plays Reiya Kiryuin in anime based on Kureha's light novels
― Aniplex revealed during the Aniplex Online Fest event on Saturday the cast, staff, teaser video, and key visual of the television anime adaptation of Kureha's Oni no Hanayome (Bride of the Ogre) light novels. The video states that the anime will premiere in 2026. Saori Hayami is playing t...
The Irregular at Magic High School: Yotsuba Succession Arc Anime Film Reveals 2026 Debut, Main Staff in Video
Daisuke Ono, Ai Kayano join cast
― The Aniplex Online Fest event on Saturday revealed the staff and more cast members for the Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei: Yotsuba Keishō-hen (The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE Yotsuba Succession Arc) anime film. The event also streamed a new video for the film, which reveals its 2026 debut. Jimmy Stone is directing the anime at 8 bit. Taku Iwasaki is composing ...
Aniplex Reveals Inherit the Winds Original TV Anime
Tomohiro Kawamura directs anime about Shinsengumi at Live2D Creative Studio, Drive Inc.
― The Aniplex Online Fest on Saturday revealed the new original television anime project Inherit the Wiinds (Kaze wo Tsugumono). The anime takes place in the Bakumatsu era in Kyoto. A solider who has lost his memories is aided by the famous Shinsengumi member Sōji Okita. Sōji Okita names this man "Junsuke Tachikaw...
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime Reveals 2-Part Run With Break, October 7 Debut in Main Promo Video
Kucci, Cider Girl perform theme songs; Yōhei Azakam, Masaya Miyazaki join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Hiromu and raemz's Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle (Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka) light novel series revealed the show's main promotional video alongside more cast members and the theme song information on Saturday. The website also revealed that the anime will air fo...
Fire Force Season 3 Anime Reveals More Cast, Previews 2nd Part in New Teaser Trailer
Akira Ishida voices Daikoku
― The official website for the anime adaptation of Atsushi Ohkubo's Fire Force manga revealed a teaser trailer on Saturday for the second cours (quarter of a year) of the anime's third and final season. The website also revealed that Akira Ishida will play Daikoku. The first part of the final season premiered on MBS, TBS, and BS-TBS on April 4, and the second part will deb...
Transformers Teases New Art for Evangelion Crossover Project
Well, that's just Prime
― Japanese toy company Takara Tomy teased more information on the upcoming Neon Genesis Evangelion and Transformers collaboration on Friday. The streamed T-Spark Live event on September 25 will unveil the full design for the project. Leading up to the event, the Takara Tomy website posted what appears to be concept art: Takara Tomy announced the latest Evangelion and Transform...
New Fist of the North Star Anime Unveils 3 Cast Members
Wataru Takagi, Tsuguo Mogami, Taiten Kusunoki play Jagi, Toki, Raoh
― Warner Bros. Japan's English-subtitled, streamed special for Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star-, the new anime of Buronson and Tetsuo Hara's landmark manga Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken), announced three new cast members for the anime on Saturday. The newly announced cast members are: Wataru Takagi as Jagi Tsuguo Mogami...
Fist of the North Star Spinoff Elegy of Ken-Oh's Army Grunts Gets Short Anime in January
Comedy about grunts trying to survive in Ken-Oh's army after apocalypse
― The streamed “Itʼs Fist of the North Star Day! Gather Around, All Four Brothers!!” special announced on Saturday that Hiroshi Kurao's Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh's Army Grunts (Hokuto no Ken: Ken'ō-gun Zako-tachi no Banka) spinoff manga is also inspiring a short anime. The short anime will air and stream in January ...
Production I.G, Naoki Urasawa Make Anime for Cartier's Panthère Luxury Brand
Based on Maison Cartier's iconic panther symbol.
― French luxury goods conglomerate Cartier announced on Thursday it has partnered with Production I.G for an anime based on its LA PANTHÈRE DE CARTIER brand. The anime will feature manga creator Naoki Urasawa (Yawara!, Monster, 20th Century Boys, Pluto) as a creative partner with music composed by Ayatake Ezaki (live-action 5 centimeters per second, mu...
Mega Man Star Force Games Get Legacy Collection in 2026
Collection with 7 games launches for Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, PC
― Capcom announced during the Japanese Nintendo Direct stream on Friday the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, a collection of seven Mega Man Star Force (Ryūsei no Rockman, or Rockman of the Shooting Star) games. The collection will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and...
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Game's Trailers Reveal Switch 2 Edition for Fall
Trailers streamed for upcoming PS5, Xbox X|S, Switch 2 versions
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday that its One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 game will get a Nintendo Switch 2 version in fall. The company also streamed a longer "Next Gen Update" trailer, previewing the enhanced graphics and higher count of on-screen enemies for the upcoming PlayStation 5, Xbo...
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Gets Remake for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC in Early 2026
Remake features enhanced graphics/audio, improved systems/controls over 2003 PS2 game
― Koei Tecmo announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday that Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly, the second game in the Fatal Frame horror franchise, is getting a remake for Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2026. The company later announced that Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake will also launch for PlayS...
Switch 2, Switch Online Service Adds Virtual Boy
Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics launches on February 17 alongside required accessories
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday that it will add Virtual Boy games to its "Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack" paid membership service. The "Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics" service will launch on February 17, alongside a physical Virtual Boy accessory that costs US$99.99 and a...
Spike Chunsoft Announces Danganronpa 2x2 Game With New Alternate Scenario for 2026
Game also features original Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair game
― Spike Chunsoft announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday Danganronpa 2x2, a version of its Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair game that includes the original title as well as a new alternate scenario. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026. The relea...
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Game Gets Switch 2 Version, Paid DLC on January 22
Game launched last January for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
― Koei Tecmo announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday that its Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Shin Sangoku Musō Origins) game will get a version for Nintendo Switch 2 on January 22. The company also revealed that the game is getting "large-scale" paid DLC for all platforms on the same day. The game launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, ...
Super Mario Galaxy 1/2 Games Get Collection for Switch With Enhanced Versions
New versions feature enhanced resolution, improved UI, assist mode, more Storybook pages
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, a collection for Nintendo Switch with enhanced versions of both Nintendo Wii games. The collection will launch on October 2. The company streamed a trailer: The collection features enhanced resolution, impr...
Donkey Kong Bananza Game Gets New 'DK Island & Emerald Rush' DLC
DLC launches on same day as announcement
― Nintendo announced on Friday new paid DLC for its Donkey Kong Bananza 3D platformer game titled "DK Island & Emerald Rush." The DLC launches on the same day as the announcement. The trailer teases music from Donkey Kong 64, the title that introduced the area, and it also shows the animal buddy Squawks, who was not in the base game. Players who have beaten th...
Pokémon Legends Z-A Game's Videos Reveal Paid DLC, Mega Evolutions of Pokémon X/Y Starters, Raichu
New paid DLC takes place after main story
― The Pokémon Company International unveiled during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday two videos for the Pokémon Legends Z-A game. The first video reveals Mega Evolutions for the Pokémon X/Y starters Chesnaught, Delphox, and Greninja; and the second video announces the new "Mega Dimension" paid DLC. The DLC introduces the newly announced Mega Raichu X and ...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Earns Over US$11 Million from Thursday Preview Screenings
Film opens in U.S., Canada on Friday
― Sony Pictures and Crunchyroll announced on Friday that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, earned US$11.4 million from early preview screenings on Thursday from 2,800 locations in the U.S. Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Aniplex began screening ...
'Kamiina Botan, Yoheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana' Anime Reveals April 2026 Premiere, Starring Role for Sayumi Suzushiro
New visual unveiled for main character Botan
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime adaptation of Hey's Kamiina Botan, Yoheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana (Botan Kamiina, Her Drunken Appearance Is Like a Lily Flower) manga announced on Friday that the anime will premiere in April 2026. The account also revealed that Sayumi Suzushiro will star as the main character Botan, pictured below i...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Game's Trailer Reveals Spring 2026 Launch
Video previews Mii creation for Switch game
― Nintendo streamed a new trailer during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a new game in the Tomodachi Life series, and it reveals that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch in spring 2026. The video previews Mii creation and interaction: The first English Tomodachi Life game debuted for Nintendo 3DS in June 2014....
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Game Gets Switch 2 Edition With New 'Meetup in Bellabel Park' Mode
Trailer reveals new multiplayer minigames, Koopalings
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday that its Super Mario Bros. Wonder 2D platforming game is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition that features new content titled "Meetup in Bellabel Park." Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park launches in spring 2026. The company streamed a trai...
Nintendo Annnounces Mario Tennis Fever Switch 2 Game for February 12
Game features Fever Rackets, 38 characters, single-player Adventure, various multiplayer modes
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct on Friday Mario Tennis Fever, a new game in the Mario Tennis series. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on February 12. The game introduces Fever Rackets, which give characters various abilities such as fire, ice, shrink, or clone powers. There are 30 ...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Game's Trailer Reveals January 22 Launch for Switch 2, Xbox Versions
New ports feature "Streamlined Progression" options
― Square Enix announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Friday that it will release the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade game for Nintendo Switch 2 on January 22. The company later revealed that the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud versions will launch on the same day. Customers who pre-order the new ports digitally will also get...
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Game's Trailer Reveals March 13 Release
Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC game's trailer previews RPG's story
― Capcom unveiled a new trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, a new turn-based role-playing game in the Monster Hunter franchise, and it reveals that the game will launch on March 13 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The video previews the story: Capcom describes the game:
Twin R...
Clevatess -Majū no Ō to Akago to Shikabane no Yūsha- Manga Review
Even though Clevatess isn't covering new ground in these first handful of chapters, I was surprised at how invested I was by the time I reached my chapter quota.
― The presence of dark fantasy stories is vast. It feels like I have read stories that have tackled your typical fantasy setting from every angle. I've seen it tackled from the perspective of kings, children, the hero, and, in this case, the...
Dragon Quest VII Game Gets New Reimagined Remake on February 5
Remake of 2000 PS1 game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Square Enix announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, a remake of the 2000 Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past PS1 game that is separate from the Nintendo 3DS remake. The company later revealed that the game is scheduled to lanuch on February 5 for Nintendo Switch 2...
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Game's Trailer Reveals November 6 Release
Video previews Zonai Devices, Sync Strikes, 2-player split-screen, GameShare, characters
― Nintendo unveiled during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday a new trailer for Koei Tecmo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a new game in the Hyrule Warriors series and a spinoff of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and it reveals the November 6 release date for Nintendo Switch 2. The video also...
Nintendo Unveils Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Game for Switch 2
Yoshi jumps into magical book in spring 2026 game
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book game for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2026. In the game, Yoshi jumps into a magical book. While inside the book, Yoshi and the world adopt an artstyle that resembles a hand-drawn picture book. Yoshi can carry other creatures on its back to gain...
Nintendo, The Pokémon Company Announce Pokémon Pokopia Life Sim Game for Switch 2
Players control human Ditto to craft, farm, decorate in game launching in 2026
― Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International announced during the Nintendo Direct stream on Friday Pokémon Pokopia, a new cozy-style life simulation crafting game for the Pokémon franchise. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. In the game, players control the Pokémon Ditto, who has used Transform to look...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Game's Trailer Reveals Vi-O-La Motorbike, December 4 Release
3 new amiibo unveiled for game
― Nintendo streamed during the Nintendo Direct on Friday a new trailer for its Metroid Prime 4: Beyond game, and it announces the December 4 release date for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The video also reveals Samus' new motorbike Vi-O-La. The company also unveiled three new amiibo for the game: Samus, Samus & Vi-O-La, and Sylux. The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Sw...
Nintendo Announces Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Game for Switch 2
Trailer reveals story about "Heroic Games," 2026 release
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct on Friday Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a new game in the Fire Emblem strategy RPG series. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The company streamed a trailer: The game's trailer teases a story revolves around the "Heroic Games." Sothis from the 2019 Fire Emblem: Three Houses game ap...
Resident Evil requiem Game Gets Switch 2 Release on February 27
Resident Evil 7: biohazard, Resident Evil Village also get Switch 2 versions
― Capcom announced during the Nintendo Direct on Friday that Resident Evil requiem (Biohazard requiem) game will get a version for Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026, the same day that it launches for other consoles and PC. The company unveiled a new trailer: The Direct also announced that Resident Evil 7: biohazard and ...
Nintendo Unveils The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for April 2026
New film features returning cast/staff
― Nintendo and Illumination unveiled during the Nintendo Direct on Friday The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film will open in April 2026. The Direct featured a trailer: Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and Nintendo representative director and fellow Shigeru Miyamoto are again producing the new film. Directo...
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT ‒ Episode 10
This week's entry hands things over into the noncanonical anthology/pastiche angle, going all Simpsons Treehouse of Horror with a couple of entries in Garterbelt's Cabinet of Curiosities.
Clevatess ‒ Episode 11
Even if 'Fake Hero' didn't showcase a thrilling climactic battle between our outmatched heroes and a vengeful demigod, I still would have been on the edge of my seat the entire episode, because Clevatess' lore and worldbuilding is just that good.
Shibuya Hachi Anime's 4th Part Reveals October 4 Debut in Video
3rd part debuted in April
― The official website for the anime based on Shibuya City Tourism Association's official mascot character SHIBUYA♡HACHI (pronounced as Shibuya Love Hachi) revealed on Friday that the anime's fourth cours (quarter of a year) will debut on October 4. The video below previews HACHI's theme song "Brand New Episode." Yūji Umoto is returning from the third cours to direct the ani...
A Wild Last Boss Appeared! TV Anime Reveals 4 More Cast, Early Streaming Debut on September 27, 3rd Promo Video
Anime's streaming debut will be on ABEMA, U-NEXT on September 27; TV debut on Tokyo MX on October 4
― The staff for the television anime of Firehead and YahaKo's A Wild Last Boss Appeared! light novel series revealed on Friday new cast members for the anime, its September 27 early streaming preview, third promotional video, and new key visual. The newly announced cast members include: Sho Hayami as D...
'There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her' TV Anime Reveals 2 More Cast Members
Ryōhei Kimura, Yūko Natsuyoshi join cast of 2026 anime
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Suisei's Yūsha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Itanode, Kokuhaku Shite Mita (There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her) light novel series and Kairi's manga adaptation revealed two more cast members on Friday. Ryōhei Kimura as Yūga, the hero of the hero's party Yūko...
'Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!' TV Anime Reveals 6 More Cast Members, October 2 Debut in New Video
Nobuhiko Okamoto, Ryōhei Kimura, more join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Kanata Hoshi's Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! (Akujiki Reijō to Kyōketsu Kōshaku: Sono Mamono, Watashi ga Oishiku Itadakimasu!) light novel series revealed the show's main promotional video on Friday, alongside six new cast members, a new visual, and the show's October 2 debut. The anime will debut on O...
Victoria of Many Faces Light Novels Get TV Anime
Chika Anzai, Shion Wakayama, Yōhei Azakami star in Studio DEEN anime
― Kadokawa announced on Friday that writer Syuu and illustrator Nanna Fujimi's Victoria of Many Faces (Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria) light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation. The anime will star: Chika Anzai as Victoria Shion Wakayama as Nonna Yōhei Azakami as Jeffrey Nobukage Kimura (Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26, episode ...
Mechanical Marie TV Anime Reveals October 5 Debut, More Cast in 2nd Promo Video
Saima Nakano, Kappei Yamaguchi, more join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Aki Akimoto's Mechanical Marie (Kikaijikake no Marie) manga revealed on Friday the show's second promotional video, more cast, and October 5 debut. The new cast members include: Saima Nakano as Bridget Yō Taichi as Isabel Shuntaro Hara as Toby Kappei Yamaguchi as Old Man Carl Rieko Takahashi as Old Lady ...
Shōgo Sakata Stars in Kusunoki's Garden of Gods TV Anime
Anime to debut in 2026
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Enju's Kusunoki's Garden of Gods (Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei) light novel series revealed on Friday the show's main cast member. Shōgo Sakata stars in the anime as Minato Kusunoki. The anime will debut in 2026. Yen Press publishes the light novels in English, and will publish the third volume on November 11. Yen Press descr...
2025 Webtoon Trend Conference to Spotlight Globalization of Webtoons
This year's theme of "Webtoons Go Global" will highlight global expansion of K-webtoons, their growing role in transmedia adaptations
― The “2025 Webtoon Trend Conference,” an event examining the current state and future of the webtoon industry, will be held on September 24 at 2:00 p.m. KST at the Webtoon Convergence Center in Bucheon. The Korea Manhwa Contents Agency (KOMACON) and Bucheon City will...
Naver Webtoon Revises Comment Policy Following Backlash Over Author Identities
Change also retroactively applied to comments posted before June, exposing authors' nicknames on older posts
― According to Korean trade media outlet Chosun Economy, Naver Webtoon has quietly revised its comment system after a month of criticism over revealing authors' nicknames in past comments, which led to accusations of opinion manipulation. In June, the platform changed its comment display form...
Netflix Confirms Production of Korean-Japanese Crime Series Road, Based on 2002 Manhwa
Road follows investigation of gruesome cross-border serial murder case
― Netflix announced on September 11 that production has been confirmed for its new crime thriller series tentatively titled Road, with actor Seok-gu Son (A Killer Paradox) set to star. The streaming giant also revealed the main cast and production team behind the project. The upcoming show is based on the 2002 Korean-Japanese col...
Live-Action Kamen no Ninja Akakage Series Reveals 4 Cast Members
Keito Kimura, Ryō Katō, Shūgo Oshinari, Tokio Emoto join cast
― The official X/Twitter account for the live-action series of Mitsuteru Yokoyama's Kamen no Ninja Akakage manga revealed more cast members for the series on Friday. The cast members, including the previously announced Taiki Satō, are: Taiki Satō as Akakage (upper left in image above) Keito Kimura as Aokage (upper right) Ryō Katō as Shirok...
A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Opening Theme
Series debuts in Japan streaming on September 29, on TV on October 6
― The staff for the television anime of Masuo Kinoko's A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai (Sozai Saishuka no Isekai Ryokōki) light novel series revealed on Friday the show's second promotional video. The video previews Nornis' opening theme song "Prologue." The anime will debut first streaming in Japan, with the stream on U-NEXT debut...
Live-Action Romantic Killer Film Casts Shō Yonashiro as Mysterious Soldier
Yonashiro does lines in foreign language, with no Japanese lines
― The official website for the live-action film of Wataru Momose's Romantic Killer manga began streaming a promotional video for the film on Friday. The video reveals that JO1 boy band member Shō Yonashiro is joining the film's cast as a "mysterious soldier" who becomes one of the men with a romantic destiny related to Anzu. Yonashiro's...
Gundam's Char & Comrades Enjoy a Night Out in New Restaurant App Ad
The Red Comet enjoys the company of his men thanks to Hot Pepper Gourmet
― Japanese restaurant app Hot Pepper Gourmet released a new entry in its anime x live-action commercial series on Thursday. The new commercial features Mobile Suit Gundam character Char Aznable enjoying dinner with four men under his command, one of whom is Char's second-in-command, Dren. Also briefly seen in the commercial are...
Aniplex of America Marks 20th Anniversary With Art From Top Anime Figures
From the designers & directors of Aldnoah.Zero, Angel Beats, anohana, Blue Exorcist, Twisted-Wonderland, & Durarara
― In celebration of anime distributor Aniplex of America's 20th anniversary, leading figures in the anime industry have sent the company congratulatory messages and illustrations. Since Monday, Aniplex of America has posted art from Masako Matsumoto (Aldnoah.Zero character designer), N...
Netflix Streams JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run Anime Globally
Global livestream to reveal more info on anime on September 23
― Netflix announced on Friday that it will exclusively stream the anime of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run manga. A global livestream event on September 23 will reveal more information for the anime, and Warner Brothers Japan's official YouTube channel for anime will stream the event. JoJo's Bizarre Advent...
Megumi Han Performs Theme Song for 4th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film
Han performs theme song as her character Sasha for October 10 film
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Friday that Megumi Han will perform the theme song "Hikari no Nami" (Light Wave) for Mizuiro no Sasha (The Aqua Sasha), the fourth film for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes. "Hikari no Nami" is also the charact...
The Convenience Store Horror Game Gets Live-Action Film in 2026
Live-action Tomodachi Game director Jirō Nagae directs film
― Japanese indie game developer Chilla's Art announced on Friday that its The Convenience Store (Yakin Jiken) game is inspiring a live-action film that will open in Japan in 2026. Jirō Nagae (live-action Tomodachi Game, Liar! Uncover the Truth) is directing the film, and Canter is distributing. The original game puts the player in the shoes ...
2nd Live-Action Mr. Osomatsu Film's Teaser Reveals January 9 Opening
Kansai-region performers play Matsuno brothers in new film
― The official website for the second live-action film in the Mr. Osomatsu (Osomatsu-san) franchise unveiled a teaser trailer and a new visual for the film on Friday. The teaser announces the film's January 9 opening date. Yūichi Nakamura, who plays the brother Karamatsu in the anime, narrates the teaser. The new cast for the second film's se...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Streams Behind-the-Scenes English Dub Video Featuring Channing Tatum
Film opens in U.S., Canada on Friday
― Crunchyroll began streaming on Thursday a behind-the-scenes video for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy. The video features Zach Aguilar (Tanjiro), Abby Trott (Nezuko), Aleks Le (Zenitsu), Bryce Papenbrook (Inosuke), Johnny Yong Bosch (Giyu), Alejandro Saab ...
Duel Masters LOST ~Bōkyaku no Taiyō~ Manga Begins With Anime Debuting in Early 2026
Duel Masters LOST ~Gekka no Shinigami~ ended last February
― Shigenobu Matsumoto and Yō Kanebayashi's Duel Masters LOST manga resumed on Wednesday with the beginning of Duel Masters LOST ~Bōkyaku no Taiyō~ (Duel Masters LOST ~Oblivion Sun~), the third part of the overall series. The manga also revealed that its anime adaptation will debut in early 2026. Matsumoto and Kanebayashi's Duel Masters LOST ~...
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Anime Gets Midnight Screenings in Japan
Film also gets MX4D, 4DX, Dolby Cinema screenings
― The official website for the Chainsaw Man series announced on Thursday that Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, will get midnight screenings in 12 theaters across Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Hokkaido in Japan on September 19. The website also announced MX4D, 4DX, and Dol...
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga Game's Trailer Reveals October 10 Release Following Delay
Game was originally scheduled for summer release
― Publisher refint/games announced on Thursday that it will release Nihon Falcom's Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga crossover fighting game on October 10 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam/Epic Games/GOG following a delay. The company streamed an English release date trailer: refint/games had delayed the game ...
D3 Publisher Announces BadBoy Brother Game for Switch, PC
Beat-'em-up roguelite game launches on November 27
― D3 Publisher announced the BadBoy Brother (The Yankee Brother) game for release on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on November 27. The company streamed an English-subtitled trailer: The game will get a physical release for Switch in Japan and digital releases in the West. The game is part of D3 Publisher's "Simple" series. The publisher describes ...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game's Trailer Reveals Demo
Demo progress from prologue can transfer to full game on October 3
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new trailer on Thursday for the Digimon Story Time Stranger game, and it reveals that a demo has launched: The demo includes two parts. In the game's prologue, the player investigates a disturbance in Shinjuku as an ADAMAS agent. After the prologue, a second option unlocks for players to ...
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra ‒ Episode 10
Better visuals absolutely could’ve helped to give Mynoghra the edginess it’s so desperately trying to conjure.
Twenty and the Beast Manga Ends
Series debuted in 2022
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The October issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Friend magazine announced on Friday that Sei Soragami's Twenty and the Beast (Nijū to Seijū) manga will end in the next issue on October 10. K Manga publishes the series in English: In her third year as a working adult, Aya, who has just turned 20 years old, has her first kohai! His name is Yamato Higa-san (age 26). Higa-san is kind a...
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ‒ Episode 10
This girl is so deep in the closet, I want her to get Aslan's autograph for me, because she is occupying a separate plane of existence.
Bukimi Miki's Shy Manga Enters 'Last Battle'
Series debuted in 2019; inspired TV anime in 2023, 2024
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This year's 41st issue of Akita Publishing's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine announced on Thursday Bukimi Miki's SHY manga will enter its "last battle" in the next chapter on September 18. Yen Press is releasing the manga series in English, and it describes the story:
Earth was on the brink of a third World War when super-powered individuals ...
Turkey!-Time to Strike- ‒ Episode 10
Let this episode be testament to the value of learning and preserving local history.
Star Fruit Books Founder Matt Haasch Dies
Haasch launched GoFundMe campaign on September 2 to cover expenses during lymphoma treatment
― The official website of Star Fruit Books announced on Monday that its founder Matt Haasch has died. The company added that all orders and projects will be put on hold as the company staff take the time to mourn and honor Haasch's memory. The company stated that its core members are committed to carrying on ...
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 ‒ Episode 11
Is simply standing on the sidelines, watching as his friend brutally murders dozens of men (who, admittedly, totally deserve it) something Boxxo can actually do?
Kingdom Anime's 6th Series Reveals More Cast in New Trailer
Ending song "Hōkō" by Sora Tomonari also previewed
― The official website for the anime of Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom manga revealed more cast members and a new trailer video of the sixth anime series, on Thursday. The video previews the ending theme song "Hōkō" (Roar) by Sora Tomonari. The newly announced cast that will play as generals are (from top left to bottom right in above image, names are Japan...
Tokyo Gap Financing Market Reveals Selected Film Projects Including Animated Film by Ayumu Watanabe, Live-Action Adaptation of Staring at your back Manga
Watanabe to direct Freedom in the Sky at GENCO Inc.; KILLTUBE anime film also selected
― The official website of the Tokyo International Film Festival Content Market (TIFFCOM) announced the 23 selected film projects for its Tokyo Gap-Financing Market event, which helps complete financing for feature-length film projects, on Thursday. The selection includes a feature animated film titled Freedom in th...
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