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Whoever Steals This Book Anime Film Reveals 4 More Cast Members
Film based on fantasy novel opened in Japan on Friday
― The official website for the anime film of Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon o Nusumu Mono wa) fantasy novel revealed four more cast members on Friday.The new cast includes (top row and then left to right in bottom row): Inori Minase as Mifuyu's late mother Kazune MikuraAkio Ōtsuka as a coffeehouse ownerShun Horie as "Tori n...
Wash It All Away Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Ending Theme
Series debuts on January 5
― Happinet revealed a second promotional video for the television anime of Mitsuru Hattori's Wash It All Away (Kirei ni Shite Moraemasu ka.?) manga on Friday. The video previews the ending theme song "Wakaba no Koro" (Youthful Days) by Natsumi Kiyoura. The anime will premiere on Tokyo MX and AT-X on January 5, and will also begin streaming d Anime Store on January 5. The an...
A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even TV Anime Reveals July 2026 Debut, Main Staff in Video
Saori Onishi stars in anime; REMOW handles global licensing
― REMOW announced on Friday that the anime of author Metabo Hagure and illustrator masami's A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires (Buchigire Reijō wa Hōfuku wo Chikaimashita. ~Madōsho no Chikara de Sokoku wo Tataki Tsubushimasu~, also known as The Furious Princess Decided to Take Revenge) li...
2nd Girls & Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Film Unveils Video, Visual
2nd film in 4-part series opens on January 30
― The official website for the four-part theatrical anime project for Maruko Nii's Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! spinoff manga in the Girls und Panzer franchise unveiled a promotional video and visual for the films' second part on Friday. The films will open in order on December 26, 2025, and January 30, March 6, and April 10, 2026.ChouC...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Oshi no Ko, Frieren, Ghibli Museum, Shokotan, Tatsuya Endo, Kumiko Watanabe, Though I Am an Inept Villainess, & more!
― Christmas time is here, and for many that means giving and receiving gifts — and the anime and manga world has plenty of illustrations, greetings, and more to give to fans: Animal Crossing みなさ～ん！おはようございます！今日はクリスマスイブですね♪サンタクロースの使いのジングルさんが、朝からクリスマスのプレゼントを配りにいらしてます！今日は一晩中おられる...
Momo Sakurai, Aimi Ozawa Join Cast of 'There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her' Anime
Christmas visual revealed for series debuting on January 6
― 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 Thursday. Momo Sakurai (from ≠ME) as Shike Aimi Ozawa (from ...
Whoever Steals This Book Anime Film's Special Music Video Features Theme Song
Film based on fantasy novel opens in Japan on Friday
― The official website for the anime film of Nowaki Fukamidori's Whoever Steals This Book (Kono Hon o Nusumu Mono wa) fantasy novel began streaming a special music video on Thursday that features the film's theme song "Share" by YUKI. The film will debut on December 26.The film stars:Rin Kataoka as Mifuyu MikuraSora Tamaki as MashiroNao Tōyama as ...
New 'Is the order a rabbit?' Anime Confirmed as Feature-Length Film
Hiroyuki Hashimoto returns as chief director at Bibury Animation Studio
― The official website for the anime based on Koi's Is the order a rabbit? manga revealed on Thursday that the previously revealed new anime in the franchise is feature-length film. Hiroyuki Hashimoto is returning from the previous anime in the franchise as the chief director. Tensho (Is the order a rabbit?? (TV 2) storyboarder a...
'Jirai nandesu ka? Chihara-san' Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
Sayumi Suzushiro, Kazuki Ura star in school comedy series
― A website opened on Thursday to announce that Ryon's Jirai nandesu ka? Chihara-san (Are You a Jirai Girl, Chihara-san?) manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will air in 2026. Yasuaki Fujii (episode director for Teasing Master Takagi-san, Too Cute Crisis, Aikatsu!) is directing the anime at Synergy SP. Keiichirō Ōchi (Aikatsu!,...
The Food Diary of Miss Maid TV Anime Reveals April 2026 Debut
Winter visual also revealed
― Happinet revealed on Thursday that the television anime of Susumu Maeya's The Food Diary of Miss Maid manga will debut in April 2026. Happinet also revealed a "winter vacation" visual, featuring Suzume eating a "Chun-man" bun featuring the Chun mascot character.The anime will star:Kana Ichinose as Suzume TachibanaChihiro Sunou as Ricotta Fresca Maki Kawase as Nana Komats...
Chainsaw Man Anime Film Rises to #4, 1st Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Film to #8 in Japan
Live-action Romantic Killer film, Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise anime film fall off top 10
― Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, the film based on the Reze Arc of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga, rose back up from #9 to #4 in its 14th weekend. The film sold 99,900 tickets and earned 146,721,700 yen (about US$940,400) from Friday to Sunday, and has sold a total of 6.41 million tickets to earn 9,...
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Anime Unveils Cast, Staff, Key Visual, Teaser
Sho Komura, Konomi Inagaki, Yū Serizawa star in 2026 anime
― The staff for the TV anime of Norishiro-chan and Sakana Uozumi's Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? (Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa inai!?) manga revealed on Thursday the cast, staff, a key visual, and teaser trailer for the series. The anime stars: Sho Komura plays Takuya Seo Konomi Inagaki plays Kei Amane Yū Serizawa plays Kotoko Ijichi Shin Mita ...
Onara Goro's Takashi Taniguchi Directs 1st Feature Film Oshiri-Front Man
Absurdist comedy about ordinary man with double life as hero with butt in front
― Takashi Taniguchi, the independent director behind such absurdist comedy anime as Onara Goro and Mori no Andō, is helming his first anime feature film, Oshiri-Mae Man ~Fukkatsu no Oshiri-Mae Teikoku! (Oshiri-Front Man -The Movie or literally, Butt-Front Man: The Revived Butt-Front Empire). The film will open throughout ...
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace ‒ Episode 12
The theme of this episode is all about how the connections we foster with people.
With You, Our Love Will Make it Through ‒ Episode 11
Finally, we start getting something a little bit juicy besides the…actual juicy stuff.
Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai R Anime Unveils Spring Debut
Lead voice Shizuka Ishigami, main staff return
― The staff for the Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai R or Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai Returns anime, the new anime of Shimahara's doujin project Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai (I Want You To Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear), unveiled the returning main cast and staff, the spring 2026 relea...
'Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!' Romantic Comedy TV Anime Streams Teaser
Kana Hanazawa, Kaito Ishikawa, Haruki Ishiya star in anime next year
― The staff for the television anime of Watomura's Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu! (I'm Home, Sorry for the Intrusion!) manga began streaming a new teaser promotional video for the series on Wednesday.
The romantic comedy manga's story centers on Rinko, a 24-year-old office worker and closeted otaku who lives alone in an apartment complex....
Fairy Princess Minky Momo Magical Girl Franchise Gets 1st New Anime in 31 Years
Original animator Hiroshi Watanabe draws visual to mark Ashi Productions' 50th year
― The staff for the early magical girl anime franchise Fairy Princess Minky Momo announced on Wednesday that production on a new original video anime (OVA) has been green-lit. It will be the franchise's first new one since 1994's Minky Momo in The Station of Your Memories, 31 years ago. The anime studio Ashi Productio...
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
This is a final episode that’s about as good as Chili’s ribs: not the best out there, but immensely satisfying nonetheless.
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class Anime's Main Trailer Unveils More Staff, Opening Song, April 2026 Debut
reGretGirl performs opening song "Submarine Youth"
― Asmik Ace unveiled the key visual, additional staff, main promotional video, and the April 2026 debut for the television anime adaptation of Takata's I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class (Class de 2-ban Me ni Kawaii Onna no Ko to Tomodachi ni Natta) light novel series on Wednesday. The video reveals and previews the opening the...
Ranma ½ ‒ SEASON FINALE
Who could this be, and how are they incompetent enough to make this mistake? He'd have to be blind, stupid, or both.
Taica's Shock-Absorber Gel Mascot Gelpiyo Gets TV Anime Shorts
Anime of industrial company's character based on "Alpha Gel" tech debuts on January 21
― Industrial company Taica announced on Wednesday that its Gelpiyo mascot character is inspiring Gelpiyo, a weekly television anime which will premiere on the Tokyo MX1 channel on January 21 from 9:54 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The anime will also begin streaming on R Channel at the same time.In the story, Gelpiyo and simi...
Sanrio's Little Twin Stars Characters Get Anime Short
Chibi Maruko-chan's Jun Takagi directs short at Nippon Animation
― Sanrio's Sanrio Characters YouTube channnel began streaming an anime short for Sanrio's Little Twin Stars characters Kiki and Lala on Wednesday. Nippon Animation worked on the short. The short is part of Sanrio's celebration of the Little Twin Stars characters' 50th anniversary.Jun Takagi, who has directed the second and currently run...
LDH Japan's Battle of Tokyo Project Posts Animation Sequences
Animation featured in Battle of Tokyo -Utsukushiki Uso- screenings next month
― The official YouTube channel for LDH Japan's Battle of Tokyo "mixed reality entertainment" project began streaming the animation part for the project's Live in Theater: Battle of Tokyo -Utsukushiki Uso- screenings on Wednesday. The sequences feature animation by the newly established LDH Animation brand. The sequences sta...
Sgt. Frog Manga Gets TV Anime With Brand-New Cast Next Fall
Franchise's current cast stars in previously announced Sgt. Frog anniversary film
― The staff for the Sgt. Frog franchise announced on Monday that an all-new Sgt. Frog television anime, titled Kerokero Gunsō ☆, will debut in fall 2026, and revealed a teaser visual. Additionally, the staff announced that the new TV anime will also have an brand-new cast, which will be announced later. The staff clarif...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, December 21-27
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II anime; H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Out of Time, Touched by Twilight manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Insatiable: Tale of An Immoral Wife BDPlease Kitty Media US$29.99 December 23 Learning the Hard Way BDCite Kitty Media US$29.99 December 23 Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II BDAnimeNewsNetwork Aniple...
Gachiakuta ‒ SEASON FINALE
The show about the stinky little trashboy who flings poop at his mentors and smiles with all of the grace of a meth-fiend baboon has proven to have a shockingly deep and nuanced emotional core.
Dusk Beyond the End of the World ‒ SEASON FINALE
This was, in my opinion, the worst anime of the season.
100 Meters Anime Film Wins Runner-Up Best Animated Film Award from Florida Film Critics Circle
Film opened in theaters in Japan on September 19
― GKIDS announced on Bluesky on Monday that the anime film of Uoto's 100 Meters (Hyakuemu) manga won the runner-up award for Best Animated Film at the Florida Film Critics Circle Awards, which took place on Friday. Little Amélie or the Character of Rain won the grand prize for Best Animated Film. The movie premiered in Japan on September 19. The film r...
Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ SEASON FINALE
Perhaps in their own respective series, our heroes will find a little bit extra inner strength—strength provided by the multiverse-spanning friendships they were never meant to have during the silly school life they never experienced.
2nd Gundam Hathaway Film Highlights Noa's Past & Present in New Promo Video
Film opens in Japan on January 30
― The staff for Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Senkō no Hathaway - Circe no Majo), the second film of the Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (Kidō Senshi Gundam Senkō no Hathaway) anime project, started streaming on Tuesday a promotional video titled "The Life of Hathaway Noa" that connects Noa's past and present. The video feat...
One Piece ‒ Episode 1154
Big News Morgan is like an affable cousin you see around the holidays: always a delight to catch up with, but he’s still the same as the last time you saw him.
Takayuki Takeya Serves as Special Effects Artist for 5th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film
Designs shared for February 20 film
― The staff for Hakunetsu no Ginga Taisen (The Incandescent Galactic War), the fifth film for Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199 (Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199), the latest project in the Space Battleship Yamato remakes, revealed on Tuesday that sculptor Takayuki Takeya (Kamen Rider, Shin Godzilla) will serve as special effects artist. The staff shared Takeya's designs:...
Kaguya-sama: Love is War Anime Special Streams Opening Theme Song's Music Video
Masayuki Suzuki feat. Aoi Koga perform theme song "Abunai Kioku"
― Masayuki Suzuki began streaming on Tuesday a music video for "Abunai Kioku" (Dangerous Memory) feat. Aoi Koga, the opening theme song Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Otona e no Kaidan (The Steps to Become an Adult), the Kaguya-sama: Love is War anime's new television special: The anime special will premiere on December 31 on Tokyo MX, BS1...
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ SEASON FINALE
I'm a big fan of any show that sets up a moral dilemma and has the characters resolve it—but leaves it up to the audience to decide whether our heroes did the right thing or not.
Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, 5 More Cast Members
Trailer previews ending theme song for January 6 anime
― The official website for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the new sequel anime of the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series, unveiled on Tuesday the second promotional video and more cast members. The trailer previews the ending theme song "POWER" by boy group ONE OR EIGHT. The remaining cast members for the "Ten Braves," who serve Ramaga, the emper...
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 2 ‒ SEASON FINALE
Oguri Cap is the main anime vanguard of the franchise at this point, and why shouldn't she be? She represents the show's modern form, heralded by butt-rock openers and strained, sweaty facial expressions.
'Tenkō-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishōjo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken' Unveils 2nd Teaser Video, Visual
Anime debuts in 2026
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Yu Hibari and illustrator Siso's Tenkō-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishōjo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken (The Neat and Beautiful Girl at My New School Was My Childhood Friend Who I Used to Play With Who I Thought was a Boy) light novel series unveiled the second teaser promotional video ...
Medalist Season 2 Anime Unveils Ending Song Artist in New Promo Video
Rock band Conton Candy perform "Rookies" ending song
― The staff for the television anime of Tsurumaikada's Olympic ice-skating manga Medalist started streaming on Tuesday the second season's second promotional video, which reveals and previews the ending theme song "Rookies" by Conton Candy.The anime's staff also released a character video featuring Iruka Okazaki on Tuesday:The second season will de...
Pan Dorobō Anime Reveals Main Staff, October 2026 Debut in Teaser Video
Love Live! Superstar!!'s Takahiko Kyōgoku to direct anime at Shin-Ei Animation
― Kadokawa revealed on Tuesday the teaser visual, promotional video, main staff, and the October 2026 debut on NHK E-TV for the anime of Keiko Shibata's Pan Dorobō (Bread Thief) picture book. Takahiko Kyōgoku (Love Live! School idol project, Love Live! Superstar!!, GATE) is directing the anime at Shin-Ei Animation, and Chi...
GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ SEASON FINALE
While I haven't had a terrible time with this spin-off, much like Takasugi last week, I question if this was all worth bringing Gintama back from the dead.
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ Episode 15
Is it worth being annoyed that The Fated Magical Princess chose to abandon the manhwa in its final few episodes? I’m still trying to decide.
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals More Cast
Kenshō Ono, Kenjirō Tsuda join cast of January 11 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Mika Yamamori's In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki) manga revealed the key visual, additional cast members, and second main promotional video for the anime on Tuesday. The video previews the ending theme song "Azalea no Kaze" (Azalea Wind) by Unison Square Garden. The newly anno...
Though I Am an Inept Villainess Anime Reveals New Visual, April Debut
― The official website for the television anime of Satsuki Nakamura's Though I Am an Inept Villainess (Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga - Sūgū Chōso Torikae Den) light novel series revealed a new "key frame" visual and the April 2026 premiere date for the anime on Tuesday. The anime stars Manaka Iwami as Kou Reirin (left in visual above), and Natsumi Kawaida as Shu Keigetsu (right).Mitsue Yama...
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ SEASON FINALE
Unfortunately, I think it suits this series to end on such an underwhelming note.
DIGIMON BEATBREAK ‒ Episode 12
Even though this episode marks the end of Digimon Beatbreak's first cour, in many ways it feels like its true beginning
Weathercaster Yoshizumi Ishihara Guest Stars in Doraemon Anime's New Year Special 2025
Ishihara appears in special on December 31
― TV Asahi revealed on Saturday that weathercaster and actor Yoshizumi Ishihara will appear in this year's New Year's Eve 1-Hour Special for the Doraemon anime on December 31. The special this year will feature the "Space Western Kōya no Umatake" (Space Western: Umatake of the Wild) story, which brings Nobita and friends to planet Uma. The Snake gang is terr...
Digimon Beatbreak Anime's Trailer Reveals December 27 Debut for English Dub
Zeno Robinson, Risa Mei, more star in 1st 5 dub episodes on Saturday
― Toei Animation announced on Monday that Crunchyroll will begin streaming the first five episodes of the English dub for Digimon Beatbreak, the new television anime for the Digimon franchise, on December 27. The company streamed an English trailer, and it reveals the dub cast: The English dub stars: Zeno Robinson as Tomoro Tenma Ri...
Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ SEASON FINALE
The lush, verdant landscapes of this empty, crumbling future Japan will remain in my memory for a long time.
To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ Episode 12
For as much as I am enjoying this third season of To Your Eternity, I fear the story may be falling into a pacing trap
All You Need Is Kill Anime's English Trailer Reveals Dub Cast
Dub stars Stephanie Sheh as Rita, Jadon Muniz as Keiji
― GKIDS began streaming on Monday a trailer for Warner Bros. Japan and STUDIO4°C's anime of Hiroshi Sakurazaka and Yoshitoshi ABe's All You Need Is Kill science fiction light novel, and it previews the English dub and reveals its cast: The English dub stars: Stephanie Sheh as Rita Jadon Muniz as Keiji Lisa Kay Jennings as Shasta Cherami Leigh as ...
Mechanical Marie ‒ SEASON FINALE
Mechanical Marie has always looked cheap and cheerful, with bargain-basement animation carried merely by its sheer innocent charm.
Gnosia ‒ Episode 11
I am beginning to worry that all Gnosia the Anime will end up accomplishing is making me want to switch off the T.V. and simply check out Gnosia the Video Game, instead.
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Anime Reveals Winter Visual, Composer, Spring 2026 Debut
kensuke ushio to compose series' music
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Kana Akatsuki's Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring novel series started streaming a promotional video on Monday, which revealed the anime's "Winter visual" and spring 2026 debut. The anime's staff also revealed that kensuke Ushio is composing the music. The below visual features the Agent of Winter Rōse...
Juno's mofusand Characters Get Short Anime on January 7
Short anime of costumed cats streams on YouTube with 1st episode now streaming in advance
― QTORY inc. revealed on Monday that popular mofusand cat characters by illustrator Juno are getting a short anime adaptation, which will debut on January 7 on the QTORY YouTube channel and other streaming platforms. QTORY also revealed the anime's key visual, cast, and staff. The first episode has begun streami...
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 ‒ SEASON FINALE
This whole episode feels like a fever dream—which is exactly what it turns out to be.
The Best Anime of Fall 2025
The fall anime season is drawing to a close. Here are the best anime to binge over winter break, from Spy x Family to SANDA!
― The fall anime season lacked a main character. While past anime seasons included big protagonist energy from the likes of DAN DA DAN, The Apothecary Diaries, and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, alongside emotional supporting stories from My Dress-Up Darling and Apocalypse Hote...
One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ Episode 11
Even as One Punch Man season three technically improves, it continues to remind us how far this franchise has fallen, and I cannot wait for it to be over soon.
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 12
This week’s episode left me with a question: Has the novelty finally worn off? Honestly, I think it has.
Spica Aoki's Kaiju Girl Caramelise Gets TV Anime in 2026
Hikari Senga, Daishi Kajita star in Liden Films anime
― Pony Canyon announced on Monday that a television anime adaptation of Spica Aoki's Kaiju Girl Caramelise (Otome Kaijū Carameliser) manga has been green-lit for 2026. Pony Canyon also revealed the teaser visual and promotional video, main cast, and staff for the anime.Aoki drew an illustration to commemorate the anime announcement:Pony Canyon des...
Fate/strange Fake – Episodes 1-4 Review (Special Screening)
As a longtime fan of the Fate franchise in general and Fate/strange Fake in specific, it was everything I hoped for and more.
― The full series of Fate/strange Fake has been a long time coming. Written by Ryohgo Narita of Durarara!! fame, the book series has been ongoing since 2015 with the first novel getting an animated TV special, Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn-, back in 2023. Last year, the ...
Gachiakuta Anime Gets 2nd Season
Kei Urana, Hideyoshi Ando celebrate announcement with illustrations
― The staff for the television anime of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga announced on Monday the series is getting a second season. Urana celebrated the announcement with an illustration. The graffiti designer for the series, Hideyoshi Ando, also created an illustration for the announcement. The final episode for season one aired before ...
This Monster Wants to Eat Me ‒ Episode 12
Both Shiori and the story recognize that she can't just renew their original promise. They need to up the toxic yuri quotient, and this week, the dial goes to eleven.
May I Ask for One Final Thing? ‒ SEASON FINALE
Who among us wouldn’t pay the highest of prices for even the chance to be ground into a fine crimson dust under the finely polished knuckles of Scarlet’s trademark gloves?
Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episode 49
There’s no surer sign that Twilight is on the scene than when he shows up looking exactly like the guy he’s fighting.
Beastars Final Season Anime's 2nd Part Premieres Next March
New trailer previews SEVENTEEN idol group's "Tiny Light" ending song
― Toho Animation presented the main trailer for the second part in the final anime season adapting Paru Itagaki's BEASTARS manga on Sunday. The trailer announces Part 2's March premiere exclusively on Netflix, and it also announces and previews the ending theme song "Tiny Light" by the idol group SEVENTEEN. The new cast members for ...
2nd Haikyū!! Anime Sequel Film to Open in 2027 with 'Bakemono-tachi' Special
"Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro" previously announced as airing on TV
― A livestream for the Haikyu franchise announced on Sunday that Gekijōban Haikyū!! VS Chiisana Kyojin (Haikyu!! Vs. The Little Giant), the franchise's second sequel film, will open in theaters in Japan in 2027. The film will play with "Haikyū!! Bakemono-tachi no Iku Tokoro" (Where Monsters Go), a special anime which the franchise ha...
Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film Streams 2nd Trailer
Sequel film to Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion opens in February 2026
― Aniplex's YouTube channel began streaming a new trailer for Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising- (Gekijōban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten), the official sequel to the Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion film, on Sunday. The film will open in February ...
One Piece Character Tony Tony Chopper Gets Own Mini-Anime on January 5
CHOPPER's mini-anime to air within Mezamashi TV morning program
― A stage presentation for the One Piece franchise at the Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a mini-anime adaptation titled CHOPPER's, featuring the titular One Piece character Tony Tony Chopper. The mini-anime will air starting on January 5 within the Japanese morning program Mezamashi TV at 7:36 a.m. CHOPPER's is a new project the...
One Piece TV Anime's Elbaph Arc Debuts in April 5
Video, visual revealed for new arc
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed that the One Piece television anime will enter the Elbaph arc on April 5, 2026. Toei Animation and One Piece anime producer Ryūta Koike announced on October 28 that the anime will reduce its annual episode output to a maximum of 26 episodes moving forward starting in 2026. Following the conclusion of the Egghead arc this...
Chainsaw Man Manga's 'Assassins Arc' Gets Anime Adaptation
New anime's teaser visual, video revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday announced that the Shikaku Arc (Assassins Arc) of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga is getting an anime adaptation, and unveiled the teaser visual and promotional video.The Chainsaw Man television anime series premiered on TV Tokyo and five other affiliated channels, as well as on Amazon Prime Video in October 2022. Cr...
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess' 2nd Season Anime Previews Ending Theme in Video
2nd season debuts on January 12
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a new commercial for the second season of the television anime of Robinson Haruhara and Hirakei's 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess (Hime-sama, "Gōmon" no Jikan Desu) manga, which previews the ending theme song for the first time. The second season will premiere on Tokyo MX and BS11 on January 12 at 11:30 p.m. JST before ai...
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Anime's 2nd Season Reveals July 2026 Debut in Video
New visual also revealed; new season has some new staff
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a new promotional video and July 2026 debut for the second second of Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., the television anime based on Sekka Iwata and Yū Aoki's Magilumiere Co. Ltd. (Kabushikigaisha Magilumiere) manga. The anime will premiere in July 2026 and will air on NTV. The event also revealed the ...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Anime Unveils Returning Cast, Staff, July 2026 Debut in Teaser Trailer
New mobile game Bleach Mirrors High also revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday unveiled the teaser visual and trailer, returning cast, staff, and the July 2026 debut for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final part of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime. The anime's cast for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict will return for the new series...
Junichi Suwabe, Reina Ueda Join Cast of Black Torch TV Anime
Series debuts in July 2026
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed two more cast members for the television anime of Tsuyoshi Takaki's Black Torch manga.Reina Ueda as Hana Usami Junichi Suwabe as Ryosuke Shiba Takaki also drew an illustration to commemorate the cast announcement./／司場＆宇佐美のキャスト発表記念！#タカキツヨシ 先生描き下ろしイラスト公開！\＼#ジャンプフェスタ 2026 ステージで初お披露目となった司場＆宇佐美のイラストを公開❗司場涼介: CV.#諏訪部順一宇佐美花: CV.#上田麗奈放送...
Akane-banashi Anime Reveals Trailer, More Cast & Staff, April 2026 Debut
Anime based on writer Yūki Suenaga, illustrator Takamasa Moue's rakugo manga debuts in April 2026
― The staff of the anime adaptation of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga revealed on Sunday at the Jump Festa '26 event the preview trailer, key visual, more cast members, more staff members, and April 2026 debut for the anime. The newly announced cast members includ...
Black Clover Anime's 2nd Season Reveals 2026 Debut in Video
Studio Pierrot returns to produce new season
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed the 2026 debut for the new season for the anime based on Yūki Tabata's Black Clover manga. Update: Added English-subtitled trailer. Source: Crunchyroll's YouTube channel Studio Pierrot will return to animate the new season. Crunchyroll will stream the anime. The Black Clover anime last aired in March 2021 with ...
Dan Da Dan Season 3 Anime Reveals Visual, 2027 Premiere
2nd season ended on September 18
― The staff for the anime of Yukinobu Tatsu's DAN DA DAN "paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy" manga announced during Anime Festa on Sunday revealed a key visual and 2027 premiere for the third season: The second season debuted on television on July 3 and aired on MBS and TBS in the "Super Animeism Turbo" programming block. Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu are s...
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Anime Debuts in July 2026
New teaser visual revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed the July 2026 debut for the second season of the television anime of Yūsei Matsui's The Elusive Samurai (Nigejōzu no Wakagimi) manga. The first season will re-air on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block in April 2026, before the second season debuts on the same programming block in July 2026. The event also revealed a teaser vi...
Kill Blue TV Anime Reveals More Cast, April 2026 Debut in Trailer
Yūko Sanpei, Atsumi Tanezaki, more join cast; new visual revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a new promotional video for the television anime of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue manga. The video reveals six more cast members and the show's April 2026 debut on TV Tokyo and its affiliates. The event also revealed a visual for the series.The new cast members include:Yuuko Sanpei as Juz...
Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's Final Part Debuts in April 2026
New character Sai also revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a teaser trailer and the April 2026 premiere for the third and final cours (quarter of a year) of Dr. Stone: Science Future, the fourth and final season of the Dr. Stone anime series.The event also revealed the new character Sai that will appear in the anime's final part:The anime premiered on January 9 on the Tokyo MX chan...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime's 2nd Part Trailer Previews New Theme Songs
The Oral Cigarettes, Ayumu Imazu perform new theme songs for new part debuting on January 7
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday revealed a new trailer for the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Shō Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga. The video previews the second cours (quarter of a year). The below video previews both new theme songs, and has subtitle...
Blue Box Anime's 2nd Season Debuts in Fall 2026
24-episode 1st season debuted in October 2024
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Sunday announced that the second season for the anime of Kōji Miura's Blue Box (Ao no Hako) manga will debut in fall 2026 on TBS. The event also revealed the first "Blue visual" for the new season, drawn by illustrator Rei Katō:The anime's first season debuted on television in Japan on October 3, 2024 on TBS and 28 affiliated...
Digimon Beatbreak Anime Reveals 10 New Cast Members, Previews 'Tactics Arc' in Video
Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Marina Inoue, Rie Kugimiya more join cast for new arc debuting on January 4
― Toei Animation revealed a new trailer on Sunday for Digimon Beatbreak, the new television anime for the Digimon franchise. The trailer previews the new "Tactics Arc" debuting on January 4. The video also introduces 10 new cast members: Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Raito Souda, a member of Tactics Team Seven who...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Fall 2025, Dec 10-16
Uma Musume finally hits #1 this week after hovering close all season. But the surprise of the season might be This Monster Wants to Eat Me as it reaches the top 3 for 3 weeks in a row!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Keep in mind t...
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Anime to Run Through Winter 2026
2nd part begins on January 10
― Aniplex announced in a new teaser on Saturday that the anime of Yokusaru Shibata's Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to be a Masked Rider (Tōjima Tanzaburō wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai) manga will run for two consecutive cours (quarter of a year), with the second part airing beginning on January 10. The anime premiered on Tokyo MX on October 4 at 24:30 JST (effectively, October 5 ...
Arcanadea TV Anime Casts Miho Okasaki, Rina Hidaka
Okasaki, Hidaka join Kaede Hondo in anime based on plastic models
― The staff for the television anime of Kotobukiya's Arcanadea bishōjo plastic model series announced two more cast members on Saturday.Miho Okasaki plays Velretta (left in photo above) and Rina Hidaka plays Yukumo (right).Kaede Hondo will continue to voice the character Lumitea in the anime. Hondo already voices the character in the s...
SANDA ‒ SEASON FINALE
It’s appropriate that SANDA ends with its main duo having a bit more clarity but being a lot worse off, as that struggle is a big part of the transition from childhood into adulthood.
Kaiju No. 8 Anime Gets 'Conclusion Arc,' New Original Anime Short
Anime's 2nd season premiered on July 19
― The Jump '26 event on Saturday announced that the anime of Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 manga will get a "conclusion arc" anime, as well as a new anime short. The new anime short is titled "Narumi no Heijitsu" (Narumi's Weekday). The first season premiered on TV Tokyo in April 2024 and aired for 12 episodes. Crunchyroll streamed the anime with English subtit...
A Wild Last Boss Appeared! TV Anime Gets 2nd Season
Announced after episode 12 on Saturday
― The 12th episode from the television anime of Firehead and YahaKo's A Wild Last Boss Appeared! light novel series ended on Saturday with a special video announcing a second season: The staff describes the anime:
In the year 2800 of the Mizgard calendar, Rufus Mafarl — feared as the Black-Winged Conqueror — faces his final battle against the heroes known as the...
A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ SEASON FINALE
A Star Brighter Than the Sun doesn’t break any molds. It hews close to most of the tropes of its genre. But it was still a charming way to spend an anime season.
The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Anime Reveals 2 New Cast in 2nd Promo Video
Junya Enoki, Shinnosuke Tachibana join cast of January 8 anime
― Pony Canyon revealed on Saturday two additional cast and the second promotional video for the television anime of Iwatobineko's The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife (Tōmei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fūfu ni Naru Futari) manga. The video previews the opening theme song "Ding-dong" by Mao Abe. The newly announced cast are: Junya ...
Naruto Franchise Gets 'Konoha Land' Theme Park in France in 2026
Park reveals 2 rides: 'Kyubi Unchained,' 'Rasengan Chakra Rotation'
― The official website and X (formerly Twitter) account for the Naruto franchise announced on Saturday that a new theme park named “Naruto - Konoha Land” will open in France at the Parc Spirou Provence theme park in 2026. Studio Pierrot made a special illustration for the park. The website shared images of two rides: Kyubi Unchained ...
Sakamoto Days TV Anime Gets 2nd Season
Teaser trailer, visual revealed
― The Jump Festa '26 event on Saturday announced that the second season for the television anime of Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga is in the works, and revealed a teaser trailer and visual.The anime's first season premiered on TV Tokyo and affiliated channels on January 11, and the series also debuted on Netflix on January 11. The first season's second part premier...
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