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Hiro Fujiwara's Maid-sama! Manga Gets Special Chapter
LaLa publishes special chapter on July 24
― The August issue of Hakusensha's LaLa magazine announced on Wednesday that Hiro Fujiwara will release a special chapter for her Maid-sama! manga in the September issue on July 24. Fujiwara published a special chapter for the series in Hakusensha's Lala DX magazine in February 2025. Fujiwara launched the Maid-sama! manga in LaLa in 2006, and ended it in 2013...
Inti Creates' Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced Game Collection Launches for Switch 2 on October 22
Collection includes Azure Striker Gunvolt, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, Azure Striker Gunvolt 3
― Inti Creates revealed in a new trailer on Wednesday for Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced — a collection of polished and updated versions of its Azure Striker Gunvolt, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, and Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 games — that it will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22. The Limited Editio...
Singer Taiiku Okazaki Announces Hiatus to Focus on Health
Singer cancels all events, performances for 2026
― Singer Taiiku Okazaki announced on his official website on Wednesday that he is suspending activities due to ongoing physical and mental health issues, and based on a doctor's diagnosis.All scheduled events and performances scheduled for the year are cancelled.His social media accounts will share information regarding the cancelled events and refunds...
Muv-Luv Tactics Game Reveals Trailer, 2027 Release
Muv-Luv: Tactics Kalidasa at Nightmare strategy game features turn-based combat
― The staff for the Muv-Luv franchise announced on Wednesday that the Muv-Luv: Tactics Kalidasa at Nightmare (also listed as Muv-Luv: Tactics - The Nightmare of Kalidasa) strategy role-playing game will launch for PC via Steam in 2027. The staff also streamed a trailer: The company describes the game: The heir to the lege...
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Anime Reveals 2 More Cast Members
Hiroki Tōchi, Eiko Yamada join cast for July 8 anime
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked (Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi) manga (the Japanese manga and anime write the English title as: My mother-in-law and sister-in-law who don't bully me.) announced two more cast members on Wednesday: Hiroki Tōchi as Ueki, the Kōzō family gar...
Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs
Maaya Uchida to perform ending theme song, voice Meru Tsumugina
― The official X/Twitter account for the television anime of Hekiru Hikawa's Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life (Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shite mo Kenka ga Shitai) manga began streaming on Wednesday the second promotional video. The trailer reveals and previews the opening theme song "High Maintenance Girl" by Masayoshi Oishi...
Singapore Studio Kasagi Labo Reveals Ars Gratia Project
Ilya Kuvshinov to direct, design characters for original sci-fi feature
― American animation news outlet Cartoon Brew reported that Singapore-based anime venture studio Kasagi Labo announced during its panel at this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Wednesday the new tentatively titled original sci-fi feature Ars Gratia. Ilya Kuvshinov (Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045) is the direct...
Singapore Studio Kasagi Labo Announces New Casshan 2045 Project
New tentatively titled project reimagines Tatsunoko Production's Shinzō Ningen Casshan anime
― American animation news outlet Cartoon Brew reported that Singapore-based anime venture studio Kasagi Labo announced during its panel at this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Wednesday the new tenatively titled Casshan 2045 project, a reimagining of Tatsunoko Production's Shinzō Ningen...
Singapore Studio Kasagi Labo Announces New Ninja Scroll Project
Masuo Maruyama serves as special creative advisor
― American animation news outlet Cartoon Brew reported that Singapore-based anime venture studio Kasagi Labo announced during its panel at this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Wednesday a new project connected to the Ninja Scroll (Jūbei Ninpūchō) franchise. Cartoon Brew lists it as a film. Madhouse and MAPPA co-founder Masao Mar...
The One Piece Anime Remake's 1st Teaser Trailer Reveals Mayumi Tanaka's Reprisal as Luffy (Updated)
Video previews Straw Hat crew for remake debuting worldwide in February 2027
― Netflix unveiled during this year's Annecy International Film Festival on Wednesday the first teaser trailer for The One Piece, Wit Studio's remake of the One Piece anime for the streaming service, and it reveals that Mayumi Tanaka will reprise her role as Monkey D. Luffy. The video also previews the Straw Hat crew members...
Classroom of the Elite TV Anime Gets 5th Season
4th season ended with episode 16 on Wednesday
― Kadokawa announced on Wednesday that production on a fifth Classroom of the Elite television anime season has been green-lit, and presented a new visual:Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 (Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e 4th Season 2-nen Sei Hen 1 Gakki), the fourth season anime, ended with its 16th episode on Wednesday. The season covered the ...
MAO ‒ Episode 12
Takahashi’s old pacing habits die hard, even if this episode demonstrates some noticeable improvement.
The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Ending Song
Anime premieres on July 6
― The staff for the television anime of Yoneori's The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World (Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohan Tabi: Kakure Skill de Camping Car o Shōkan Shimashita) light novel series started streaming the anime's second promotional video on Wednesday. The video previews the ending theme song "Holy Sweet Home" by Onkan Lemonade. The anime w...
Iron Wok Jan! Anime's 'Alternate' Promo Video Reveals New Cast Member, Ending Song
Tomokazu Sugita voices rival chef in series debuting on July 5
― The official website for the television anime of Shinji Saijyo's cooking manga Iron Wok Jan! (Tetsunabe no Jan!) presented an "alternate" version of the anime's main promotional video and a key visual on Wednesday. The video announces a new cast member, and it also announces and previews the ending theme song "Naita Akuma" (The Devil Wh...
Tomb Raider King Animated Series Streams Creditless Opening Sequence
Korean-animated series with Japanese dub debuts on July 8
― Kadokawa began streaming the clean opening sequence (without onscreen credits) for the Korean-animated adaptation of artist 3B2S, storywriter Yuns (REDICE STUDIO), original storywriter SAN.G, and character designer P-crush's Tomb Raider King webtoon on Wednesday. The video features the opening theme song "SHOW DOWN" by Korean girl group QWER...
Witch Hat Atelier Creator Cheers on Amber Glenn Figure-Skating as Qifrey
Kamome Shirahama: “It looks like she could draw magic right there with her skates… She's a wizard on ice…!”
― Witch Hat Atelier creator Kamome Shirahama commented on American skater Amber Glenn's recent performance — as the Witch Hat Atelier character Qifrey — on Saturday. Shirahama said, “Figure skater Amber Glenn posted a video on Instagram of herself performing in a Qifrey cosplay. It's absolutel...
Mika Pikazo's Re:bel Robotica Project Gets Anime
Teaser, more info to be unveiled at Anime Expo from VTuber, Fire Emblem Engage illustrator
― Amuse Creative Studio announced a new anime based on Mika Pikazo's Re:bel Robotica mixed media project on Wednesday. Amuse Creative Studio will present teaser footage and more information about the anime at a panel in Anime Expo on July 4, and it will also have a booth at the convention. Pikazo drew the below...
Uchū Nanchara Kotetsu-kun: Space Academy Manga Gets Anime Film
Uchū Nanchara Kotetsu-kun: Ukkari Detekita Uchūjin o Sagase! film opens on September 11
― Kadokawa announced on Wednesday that Yūji Nishimura's web manga Uchū Nanchara Kotetsu-kun (Space Academy) will have an anime film titled Uchū Nanchara Kotetsu-kun: Ukkari Detekita Uchūjin o Sagase! (Space Academy: Find the Aliens Who Accidentally Came Out!) that will open in Japan on September 11. The film's sto...
Sakamoto Days Season 2's Teaser Reveals New Cast, Updated Staff, January 2027 Debut
Kikunosuke Toya, Misa Watanabe, Shinshū Fuji join cast; Daisuke Nakajima takes over as director
― Netflix presented a new teaer trailer and visual for the second television anime season based on Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga on Wednesday. The trailer announces the season's new cast and staff members as well as the January 2027 premiere. The newly announced cast members are: Kikunosuke Toya as A...
Mone Sorai Launches Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide Manga Spinoff on July 7
Sorai to launch Bokura no Tabi no Yukusaki wa spinoff manga
― Mag Garden's Mag Comi website announced on Tuesday that Mone Sorai will launch a spinoff manga of their Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide (Bokura no Chikyū no Arukikata) manga titled Bokura no Tabi no Yukusaki wa (Where Our Journey Leads) on July 7. The spinoff manga's story centers on flatmates and best friends Englishman Paul and Jap...
The Kind Adventurer and the Reincarnated Girl Manga Listed to End in 4th Volume
4th volume ships on August 10
― Retailers are listing the fourth volume of author Heiseiowari, original character designer U35, and artist Yuya Takano's The Kind Adventurer and the Reincarnated Girl (Ohitoyoshi Bōkensha, Tensei Shōjo o Hiroimashita) manga as the final one for the series. The volume ships on August 10.Manga UP! Global publishes the series in English and describes the story:Sirius, an ...
Komugi Awaya's The Banished Saint's Pilgrimage: From Dying to Thriving Manga Listed to End With 3rd Volume
Manga adaptation of Machibari's light novel series launched in 2023
― Amazon is listing the third compiled book volume of Komugi Awaya's The Banished Saint's Pilgrimage: From Dying to Thriving (Yomei Wazuka Dakara to Tsuihō Sareta Seijo Desu ga, Junrei no Tabi ni Detara Chō Kenkō ni Narimashita) manga as the final volume, which will ship on August 10. Square Enix's Manga UP! Global service publishes ...
The Strongest Hero: Envoy of Darkness Manga Listed to End in 17th Volume (Updated)
17th volume ships on August 6
― The original version of this article reference a different manga adaptation based on Meguru Seto's The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter light novel series, instead of The Strongest Hero: Envoy of Darkness. ANN regrets the error.Retailers are listing the 17th compiled book volume of Yuri Kimura's manga adaptation of Meguru Seto's The Strongest Hero: Envoy of Darkness (Sh...
GKIDS to Release ChaO Anime Film on Blu-ray Disc on September 22
Film opened in theaters in Japan in August 2025
― GKIDS announced on Tuesday that it will release Yasuhiro Aoki and Studio 4°C's anime feature film ChaO on Blu-ray Disc in 1080p on September 22. The film is available now digitally in the U.S., with plans for a digital Canadian release in the future. The Blu-ray Disc will include storyboards, animatics, teasers, trailers, and ending credits. The fil...
Cupid Parasite Game Launches for PC via Steam on September 22
Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that it will release the Cupid Parasite otome visual novel for PC via Steam on September 22. The game marks the company's first otome release on the platform since 2018. Customers who preorder the game on the IFI Online Store beginning in July will receive an exclusive trading card pack featuring the romantic interests from the game. Cupid Parasite l...
PARANORMASIGHT Spinoff Manga Listed to End With 2nd Volume
2nd volume ships on August 6
― Retailers are listing the second compiled book volume of Hinase Momoyama's PARANORMASIGHT: File 25 - Reikan Shōjō Kurosuzu Mio no Kaigō (PARANORMASIGHT: File 25 - The Chance Encounter of Psychic Girl Mio Kurosuzu) spinoff manga as the final one for the series. The volume will ship on August 6.The series features an original story, set a little after the events of the ga...
Abrams ComicArts' Kana Licenses Qtonagi's Hotel Astrology Book
Astrology, horoscope book ships in fall 2027
― Abrams ComicArts' Kana imprint announced on Monday that it has licensed Qtonagi's Hotel Astrology book and will release it in fall 2027.The book uses illustrations to show astrology through horoscopes, and also includes the 10 planets and their aspects, the 12 astrological houses, and traits from zodiac signs as paired and contrasted with other traits, s...
Uta no Prince-sama Dolce Vita, Uta no Prince-sama Shining Live Games Announce Release Dates
Uta no Prince-sama Shining Live launches on December 17, Uta no Prince-sama Dolce Vita launches in 2027
― The staff for the Uta no Prince-sama franchise announced on Tuesday that the Nintendo Switch version of the Uta no Prince-sama♪ Dolce Vita game will launch in 2027, and KLab's Utano Princesama Shining Live smartphone game will launch for Switch on December 17. The staff unveiled a visual for the ...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Adds Classic Sonic, Crazy Taxi's Axel, Samba de Amigo's Amigo
Game adds Classic Sonic on Tuesday, Axel in August, Amigo in September
― Sega announced during Sonic's Birthday livestream on Tuesday more new free Sega characters for its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game. Classic Sonic will launch later on Tuesday, Axel from Crazy Taxi will debut in August, and Amigo from Samba de Amigo will join the game in September. The game will also add music from Sega's Rhythm Th...
CAKE, WEP Partner to Distribute Voltron Franchise
Catalog includes Voltron: Golion, Voltron: Dairugger XV, Voltron: The Third Dimension, Voltron Force
― Production company CAKE announced on June 15 that it is partnering with entertainment studio World Events Productions (WEP) to distribute 280 episodes of the Voltron animated franchise globally. The catalog includes: Voltron: Golion
Voltron: Dairugger XV
Voltron: The Third Dimension
Voltron Force ...
One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episode 1167
Despite the basic outline, it is a visual tour de force as Saint Gunko absolutely hammers Loki again and again with her powers.
Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition Game Announced With Same-Day Release on Switch 2
Game launches on same day as announcement
― Sega announced during Sonic's Birthday livestream on Tuesday that it has launched Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition, an enhanced edition of the Sonic Frontiers game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, for Nintendo Switch 2. The Definitive Edition includes "The Final Horizon" story, content updates for "Sonic's Birthday Bash" and "Sights, Sounds, and Speed,...
Bubbles Zine Licenses Suehiro Maruo's New National Kid Manga
Company to release book in winter 2026-2027
― Publisher Bubbles Zine announced on Monday that it has licensed Suehiro Maruo's New National Kid (Shin National Kid, also known as Kokuritsu Shōnen) manga. The company will release the manga in winter 2026-2027. Ryan Holmberg also revealed that he is translating the manga. The book is a collection of horror stories. The book debuted in 1996 as National Ki...
Sparks of Tomorrow Anime Streams Video Message from Director Minoru Ōta
Series debuts on Netflix worldwide on July 5
― Netflix began streaming on Tuesday a video message from director Minoru Ōta for the television anime of Hiro Yuki's Sparks of Tomorrow (20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku) novel: The anime will debut on July 5 and will air on Sundays at 11:00 p.m. on Tokyo MX and on 11:30 on BS11. The series will also air on ABC TV and TV Aichi. The anime will exclusively stream wo...
Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun ‒ SEASON FINALE
This remains one of the best anime to come out all year, easily, and a second season cannot possibly come soon enough.
The One Piece Anime Remake Unveils 1st Episode Artwork
The offiical X/Twitter account for The One Piece, Wit Studio's remake of the One Piece anime for Netflix, unveiled on Wednesday during Netflix's Anime Studio Focus panel at this year's Annecy International Festival event artwork from the first episode, titled "Romance Dawn." The staff will reveal more artwork from future episodes. In addition, a teaser trailer for the anime will premiere on Wednes...
Akane-banashi ‒ SEASON FINALE
The highlight this week is how much of a splash Akane has made in the wider world.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Game's Trailer Previews Story, New Characters, West City
Original characters include Brett, Lilica, ROM, Tap
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Tuesday a new trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, the third game in the Dragon Ball Xenoverse series. The video, titled "Welcome to West City Trailer," introduces original characters Brett, Lilica, ROM, and Tap. The trailer also previews West City, the story, and other characters from the franchise, ...
Witch Hat Atelier ‒ SEASON FINALE
This is anime at the top of its craft.
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 ‒ Episode 11
The fight between Zeo and Elfaria might just represent the best spectacle we've gotten yet from Wistoria's second season.
The Ribbon Hero Anime Film's 2nd Trailer Unveils More Cast, Theme Song
Seiran Kobayashi, Kōki Uchiyama, Mayumi Shintani co-star with theme by Japanese/Korean group Girls Archives.
― Anime studio Twin Engine posted the second trailer for The Ribbon Hero, its new anime film based on Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight (Ribbon no Kishi) manga, on Tuesday. The trailer announces more cast members, and it also announces and previews the theme song "Reborn" by the Japanese/Korean g...
Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 12
It’s time for everyone’s favorite student council president to come back to the stage.
20th Anniversary Sgt. Frog Film's New Video Previews Opening Song
Singer ano, comedian Soshina performs "Mata Kaettekita KERO! to MARCH" opening for film opening on Friday
― The staff for Shin Gekijōban ☆ Keroro Gunsō Fukkatsu Shite Sokkō Chikyū Metsubō no Kiki de Arimasu! (New Sgt. Frog the Movie: The Earth Is in Mortal Peril as Soon as We Come Back!), the new 20th anniversary anime film project, began streaming its "Reiwa ni Kero! to Fukkatsu" (Kero! A Comeback i...
'With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess' Season 2 Debuts on October 1
Cast members Tomoaki Maeno, Minami Tsuda, Reiō Tsuchida also confirmed to return
― The official website for the second light anime season based on SORAJIMA and Aminohada's With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess (Kizu Darake Seijo Yori Hōfuku wo Komete) vertical-scrolling webtoon opened on Tuesday and revealed the anime's key visual, additional returning cast members, and October 1 premiere. ...
Yuki Kodama's Ao no Hana Utsuwa no Mori Manga Gets Live-Action Series
Forrmer SKE48/Nogizaka46 idol Rena Matsui stars in fall romance from Kids on the Slope creator
― NHK announced on Tuesday that it is producing a live-action series of Yuki Kodama's Ao no Hana Utsuwa no Mori (Blue Flower, Forest of Vessels) manga that will premiere on NHK's "Yorudora" programming block this fall. forrmer SKE48 and Nogizaka46 idol Rena Matsui (Ultimate Otaku Teacher, seen below) will s...
Disney+ Promotes Simpsons Double Episode With Paprika Parody Poster
Despite his genius, Professor Frink did not make Paprika's DC Mini device
― Disney+ promoted a new double-length The Simpsons episode with a parody of the American movie poster for the late Satoshi Kon's 2006 anime film Paprika on Wednesday. The poster for "The Simpsons Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition" episode features a silhouette of Marge Simpson and several scenes from the episodes filling out the...
Chainsmoker Cat Anime Gets Uncut 'Evil Dragon Unleashed' Version
Version that "respects the work's directorial intent" will be on AT-X, Netflix, AnimeFesta, DMM TV, FOD, Hulu, Anime Times
― The official website for the television anime of Nyan Nyan Factory's Chainsmoker Cat (Yanineko) manga announced on Tuesday that the anime will have two versions, an "Evil Dragon Unleashed" version that "respects the work's directorial intent" on some of the episodes, and an "O...
'The Strongest Man, Born From Misfortune' Anime Reveals Teaser Image, 2027 Debut, Staff
Shoya Chiba stars, performs anime's image song "Luck Out"
― The staff of the anime adaptation of Fukufuku's The Strongest Man, Born From Misfortune (Fuun kara no Saikyō Otoko) light novel series revealed a teaser image, four staff members, and 2027 debut on Tuesday. Shoya Chiba will star in the anime and also perform the anime's image song "Luck Out." Chiba wrote the lyrics. Shigetaka Ikeda (Future C...
Shakugan no Shana: Blaze Edge Browser Game Reveals Gameplay Video
Game reveals voice lines for character Shana voiced by Rie Kugimiya
― CTW Inc. revealed on Monday the gameplay video for Shakugan no Shana: Blaze Edge, its browser game based on Yashichiro Takahashi's Shakugan no Shana light novel series. The video reveals new voice lines for the character Shana, who is voiced by Rie Kugimiya. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases, and will be available in J...
One Piece Heroines Anime's Trailer Unveils Aina the End's Theme Song
Aina the End sings "Blue Shining Star" theme for July 5 anime
― The official website for the One Piece anime began streaming a trailer video for the anime for writer Jun Esaka and artist Sayaka Suwa's One Piece: Heroines light novel series on Tuesday. The trailer announces and previews the anime's theme song "Blue Shining Star" by singer Aina the End. Viz Media licensed the novels and released the se...
Sony's Annual USSEC Report Makes no Mention of Planned PC Releases
SIE's Hermen Hulst reportedly stated company would no longer release its single-player games on PC
― Sony's annual report to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission this month has notably removed a line regarding its plans for PC releases for games, which was present in the 2025 version of the document. This year's version does not contain the line "Sony plans to continue its efforts to ...
Game Producer Daisuke Satō Lists Himself as 'ex-Nagoshi Studio' on Social Media
Studio announced Gang of Dragon game during Game Awards in December
― Nagoshi Studio producer Daisuke Satō is listing himself as an "ex-Nagoshi Studio" employee across his social media accounts. The July 2/9 issue of the Weekly Famitsu magazine, which shipped on Thursday, also listed Satō as a game developer rather than a Nagoshi Studio producer in a special feature. The game studio's official websit...
HIDIVE Premieres Hell Mode Season 2, The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Road Trip Anime at Anime Expo
Hell Mode season 2 anime's English dub makes world premiere at July event
― HIDIVE announced on Monday it will screen the Hell Mode - The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing (Hell Mode - Yarikomi Suki no Gamer wa Hai Settei no Isekai de Musō Suru) television anime and The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World (Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohan Tabi: Kak...
Daemons of the Shadow Realm ‒ Episode 12
Wait. Are the Kagemoris actually overwhelmingly powerful? Or is it just that Higashi Village is startlingly inept?
Needy Girl Overdose ‒ Episode 12
More than anything, Needy Girl Overdose is a story about broken people trying their best to make the most of their lives and serves as a reminder that kindness and community will help even the deepest wounds begin to heal.
Answerman - Should Anime Fans go to Annecy?
Is Annecy worth your time as an anime fan? Jerome has the details.
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AnnecyOrBust26 asks:
Dear Answerman! I know that you are a regular visitor to the Annecy International Animation Festival. What's it all about? Is it more important to the Japanese anime production industry for their overseas marketing and outreach than events like Anime Expo in LA and Japan Expo in Paris, which attract a much bigg...
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 36
Turns out mankind is a colossal cosmic disappointment. Can’t say I’m all that surprised.
New Ghost in the Shell Anime Reveals English Dub Cast
Dub stars Suzie Yeung as Motoko, Sungwon Cho as Aramaki, Bill Butts as Batou, Nick Apostolides as Togusa
― The official X/Twitter account for Anime Limited's All the Anime revealed on Monday the English dub cast for Science SARU's The Ghost in the Shell (Kōkaku Kidōtai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL) television anime series. The English dub cast includes: Suzie Yeung as Motoko Kusanagi Sungwon Cho as Daisuke...
Snowball Earth ‒ Episode 12
Turns out it ain't over till the fat kaiju sings.
Blue Reflection Quartet Compilation's Trailer Previews Story
Collection of 4 titles launches for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC on July 30
― Koei Tecmo and its Gust developer began streaming on Sunday a trailer for Blue Reflection Quartet, a collection of all four previous works in the Blue Reflection magical girl RPG series. The video is streaming with English subtitles: English Japanese The digital release is slated for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo ...
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke ‒ Episode 11
It's funny to see some good old "character introducing isekai people to new-world concepts" shenanigans as Rosemyne blows people's minds with the principles of leverage.
Liar Game Anime Reveals Trailer, Visual, Cast, Theme Song Artists for 2nd Part
Kroi, muque perform new theme songs
― The staff for the television anime of Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game manga revealed on Tuesday a new trailer, key visual, cast, and theme song artists for the second cours (quarter of a year). Kroi perform the second theme song "All in," and muque perform the second ending theme song "Still Not Enough." The newly announced cast for Liar Game participants includes: N...
Go Nagai, Dynamic Pro Draw New Manga to Celebrate Weekly Manga Goraku's 3,000th Issue
Nagai, Pro Dynamic to launch Chikyū Taisen 2053 manga on July 3
― The 2,999th issue of Nihonbungeisha's Weekly Manga Goraku magazine revealed on Friday that Gō Nagai and his Dynamic Pro studio will draw a new manga titled Chikyū Taisen 2053 (The Great Earth Battle 2053), to celebrate the magazine's 3,000th issue, on July 3. The manga will debut with 36 pages, an opening color page, and will be featur...
Netflix Streams 2nd Live-Action Golden Kamuy Film on July 13
English-subtitled trailer streamed
― Netflix announced on Monday that it will stream Golden Kamuy -The Abashiri Prison Raid- (Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Kangoku Shūgeki-hen), the second live-action film based on Satoru Noda's Golden Kamuy manga, on July 13. The company streamed an English-subtitled trailer: The film opened in Japan on March 13 at #3. The film had IMAX screenings. The film sold 246,900 ti...
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring ‒ Episode 13
It shouldn't be surprising at this point that the best episode of Agents of the Four Seasons in a good while is the one where Sakura and Hinagiku are almost completely sidelined.
Uzumaki Novelization Ends
Masaru Satō's adaptation of Junji Ito's manga launched in 2019
― The July issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic Original Zōkan magazine published the final chapter of Masaru Satō's novelization of Junji Ito's Uzumaki horror manga on June 12. The compiled novel will ship at a later date. Satō launched the novelization in Shogakukan's Big Comic Original Zōkan magazine in February 2019. The 1998-1999 manga f...
Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ SEASON FINALE
Sometimes Nakamura is this underdog that I want to root for. Other times, I feel like I'm just watching things happen to him.
'Shut Up, Takamori!' Author Kamiharu Haruno Launches New Manga
Ikiru no Heta na Takō no Joshi manga launches on July 22
― The July issue of Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine revealed on Monday that Kamiharu Haruno will launch a new manga titled Ikiru no Heta na Takō no Joshi (The Girl From the Other School Sucks at Living) in the magazine's next issue on July 22.Haruno debuted the Shut Up, Takamori! (Takamori-kun o Damara Setai!!) manga in Gangan Joker in June...
Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episode 12
This episode heavily focuses on the idea of the “friend zone,” though not in so many words.
The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Anime's New Video Reveals More Staff, Theme Songs
Kaya, Utahime Dream All Stars perform theme songs for anime debuting on June 30
― The staff for the television anime of storywriter Almond and illustrator Yoshiro Ambe's The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power (Mujikaku Seijo wa Kyō mo Muishiki ni Chikara o Tare Nagasu) light novel series presented its third promotional video on Monday. The video announces more staff members, and it also previews...
Ray Kindo's The Knight of Blasphemy 1-Shot Manga from Young Magazine US Starts Serialization on July 16
Original one-shot debuted in special Young Magazine US English issue
― The July issue of Kodansha's Monthly Young Magazine announced on Thursday that special Young Magazine US English issue artist Ray Kindo's The Knight of Blasphemy (Tokushin no Chevalier) manga will launch in the August issue on July 16. Kindo announced on X (formerly Twitter) the series will also simultaneously launch on K MANGA. ...
Saved by the Ice Cold Prince's Embrace Light Anime's 2nd Teaser Unveils Ending Song, More Cast Members, July 7 Debut
Ruriko Aoki, Yōko Hikasa, Kana Ichinose, Shōya Chiba join anime's cast
― The staff for the light anime of Hokuhoku Yakiimo and Kusabi Kurokawa's Saved by the Ice Cold Prince's Embrace (Migawari Reijō o Sukutta no wa Reikoku Mujihi na Kōri no Ōji no Ai Deshita or literally, What Saved the Stand-In for the Aristocratic Daughter Was the Cold-Hearted, Cruel Ice Prince's Love) manga revealed the anime's s...
Azusa Banjo's I Think I Turned My Childhood Friend Into a Girl Manga Gets TV Anime
Manga about high school boy who loves cosmetics, turns his childhood friend into pretty girl launched in 2020
― An official X (formerly Twitter) account opened on Monday to announce the television anime adaptation of Azusa Banjo's I Think I Turned My Childhood Friend Into a Girl (Koisuru (Otome) no Tsukurikata) manga, and also revealed a commemorative illustration from Banjo. Seven Seas Entertainment...
The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne Anime Reveals 2 New Cast Members
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Ai Kayano join cast of July 6 anime
― The staff for the television anime of Tanba and Yuunagi's The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne (Saikyō Degarashi Ōji no Anyaku Teii Arasoi: Munō o Enjiru SS-Rank Ōji wa Kōi Keishō-sen o Kage kara Shihai Suru) light novel series revealed two more cast members on Monday.Yoshitsugu Matsuoka will voice Traugott Lakes Adler (left in ab...
Kageki Shojo!! Manga Continues Hiatus, Returns on August 28
Manga's scheduled return from 1-issue break on June 26 moved due to author Kumiko Saiki's poor health
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Hakusensha's Melody magazine announced on Monday that Kumiko Saiki's Kageki Shojo!! manga will not return from its one-issue break on June 26 as scheduled, and will continue its hiatus due to Saiki's poor health. The manga is now scheduled to resume seri...
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Franchise Announces 1st World Tour With Performance in Los Angeles
Tour also features stops in London, Seoul, Yokohama; Tokyo leg was held last weekend
― Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise revealed on Sunday the future stops for the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – 7th Event World Tour: The Stage global tour, which had its first event in Tokyo on June 20-21. The tour will have stops in Los Angeles, London, Seoul, and Yokohama. The event in Los Angeles will take pl...
The World Is Dancing Anime Unveils Final Trailer, Ending Song Artist, More Cast Members
Final trailer reveals "Unnamed Flower" ending song by hockrockb
― Shochiku revealed on Monday the official final trailer, additional cast members, and the ending theme song for the television anime of Kazuto Mihara's The World Is Dancing manga. The final trailer reveals and previews the ending theme song "Unnamed Flower" (Namonai Hana) by three-piece band hockrockb.The newly announced cast members ar...
Happy Father's Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part IV
Featuring Dandadan, Akane-banashi, Makoto Shinkai, Hikaru no Go, Kojima Productions, Space Brothers, The Beginning After the End, & more!
― Among all the family-themed holidays this year, Father's Day happens to land on an auspicious day on Japan's traditional six-day lunar calendar. So, let's bring in more good luck with some messages to fathers around the anime and manga world! Akane-banashi 🪭┈┈┈┈┈...
Happy Father's Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part III
Featuring Dragon Ball, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Castlevania, Girl Meets Rock!, Sega, Shinya Owada, Minori Chihara, & more!
― Fathers come in all sorts of forms. From the men who raised us in the home to those who nurtured us outside of the home, we have more fathers that we may think. So, let's honor all our fathers this Father's Day with some special messages from the anime and manga...
Happy Father's Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Detective Conan, Pokémon, My Hero Academia, Final Fantasy, Fullmetal Alchemist, Bleach, Resident Evil, Golden Kamuy, Yuki Kaji, & more!
― After Children's Day on May 5 and Mother's Day on May 10, Japan rounds out the family-themed holidays with Father's Day on June 21. The fathers of the anime and manga worlds are receiving many heartfelt messages: Detective Conan Detective Conan creator Go...
Happy Father's Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part I
Featuring Spy x Family, Naruto, Pragmata, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Girls Band Cry, Sanrio, Ultraman, & more!
― June 21 marks Father's Day, and while there aren't many gift-giving practices tied to the holiday in Japan, heartfelt messages are almost always given. All the children in the anime and manga worlds are sending their fathers a message of thanks: Bonobono 本日、6月21日は #父の日👔💙💐大切なおとうさんへいつもありがと...
Live-Action Wandance Film's Teaser Reveals Lead Actor, Staff, November 27 Opening
&Team member Jo plays protagonist Kaboku Kotani
― The official website for the live-action film of Coffee's Wandance manga unveiled a new teaser trailer and two key visuals for the film on Monday. The teaser announces the film's lead actor, main staff, and November 27 opening. &Team boy band member Jo plays the film's protagonist Kaboku Kotani. Naoya Kusaba is directing the film, with a script by Kei...
Jujutsu Kaisen, Witch Hat Atelier, More Manga Rank on NYT June Bestseller List
The 30th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #1 on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in early June. The manga on this month's list include: #1 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 #8 — Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition hardcover volume 1 #10 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 1 #11 — Kei Urana's Gachiakuta...
Square Enix Manga & Books Announces Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – The Art of Succession -Relics of Eternity- Artbook
2nd artbook in 2-volume set ships in December
― Square Enix Manga & Books announced on Thursday it will release the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – The Art of Succession -Relics of Eternity- artbook on December 15. The artbook is the second volume of the two-volume set of official artbooks for the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail expansion. The book features 304 pages of full-color artwork featuring chara...
Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 on Bookscan's May Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
15 manga including Witch Hat Atelier, Gachiakuta, Kagurabachi, One Piece, Steel Ball Run, The Summer Hikaru Died, Demon Slayer also rank on list
― The 30th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for May. This month's list featured 15 manga volumes, including: #1 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 #3 — Gege Akutami's Juj...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, June 8-14
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ranks at #5 , Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 at #7
― Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV June 14 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 7.7 Detective Conan NTV June 13 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 6.1 Chibi Maruko-chan Fuji TV June 14 (Sun) 18:00 30 min. 4.8 Doraemon TV Asahi June 13 (Sat) 17:00 30 min. 3.1 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime se...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 8-14
Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: June 8-14 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 Konami June 11 100,976 100,976 2NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 37,888 1,347,070 3NSw 2 eFootball Kick-Off! Konami June 4 8,143 28,190 4NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 7,781 1,056,982 5PS5Astrobot Sony Inter...
Hunter x Hunter Manga Resumes Serialization on June 29
Latest chapters 401-410 published in 2024; manga's 39th volume releases on July 3
― This year's 30th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced on Monday that Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter X Hunter manga will resume serialization in the magazine's next issue on June 29. Shueisha will publish the manga's 39th compiled book volume, its first volume in 22 months, on July 3. Shueisha publishe...
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