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8 Lions Partners with TV Asahi to Distribute Ninja Hattori Globally
Company to launch Ninja Hattori YouTube channels, establish Japan base this year
― London-based company 8 Lions Entertainment announced on Tuesday a new partnership with TV Asahi for digital distribution of the Ninja Hattori franchise for video-on-demand (VOD) platforms globally, excluding Japan. The company will launch a network of localized Ninja Hattori YouTube channels, with the first wave of re...
'Go for It, Nakamura!' TV Anime's Promo Video Reveals Opening Theme Song
Yasuyuki Okamura, Kento Nakajima perform theme song for April 1 anime
― Aniplex began streaming the main promotional video on Wednesday for the television anime adaptation of Syundei's Go For It, Nakamura! (Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!) boys-love manga, and the video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Shunpatsuteki ni Koi Shiyо̄" (Let's Fall in Love Instantly) by Yasuyuki Okamura and Kento Nakaj...
Eternal Boys Anime Gets Live-Action Series, Stage Play
Series starts on July 4, stage play runs from December 3-13
― The Eikyū Shōnen Eternal Boys original anime series is getting a live-action television series adaptation on July 4 at 9:30 p.m. JST on BS12 and a stage play running from December 3-13 at I'M A SHOW in Yurakocho, Tokyo. Each episode of the live-action series will be 15 minutes long. The casts for both adaptations are the same and include: ...
Petals of Reincarnation Anime's 3rd Trailer Reveals More Cast, April 2 Debut
Katsuyuki Konishi, Natsuki Hanae, Yoshimasa Hosoya, more join anime's cast
― The staff for the television anime of Mikihisa Konishi's Petals of Reincarnation (Reincarnation no Kaben) manga unveiled on Tuesday the anime's third trailer, third key visual, 10 additional cast members, and April 2 premiere. The video previews the opening theme song "Glitch*" by eill, and the ending theme song "ZERO" by Si...
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast Members, July Debut
Taito Ban, Miku Itō, Haruka Shiraishi, Jun Fukuyama join cast
― The official website for the television anime of Fuurou's The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects (Ryōmin 0-nin Start no Henkyō Ryōshu-sama) light novel series revealed on Tuesday the anime's first promotional video, first key visual, additional cast members, and July premiere.The newly announced cast members are:Taito Ban as KlausMi...
The World Is Dancing Anime's Teaser Reveals More Cast & Staff, July Debut
Shimba Tsuchiya, Maaya Uchida, Romi Park, Katsuyuki Konishi, Haruki Ishiya join anime's cast
― The staff for the television anime of Kazuto Mihara's The World Is Dancing manga revealed on Tuesday the anime's teaser promotional video, additional cast and staff members, and July premiere on the Tokyo MX and BS Asahi channels.The newly announced cast members for the anime are:Shimba Tsuchiya as IshiyaMa...
Comic Alunna Magazine Ceases Publication
Its manga will move to Comic Flapper magazine or Kadocomi site
― The April issue of Kadokawa's Comic Alunna magazine announced on Tuesday that the magazine will cease publication, with the April issue as the magazine's last issue.Some of the manga serializing in the magazine will either move to Comic Alunna's sister magazine Comic Flapper, or Kadokawa's Kadocomi website.Kadokawa launched Comic Alunna...
Manga Creator Majuro Kaname Dies
Kaname died in February while drafting 14th chapter of new manga
― The editorial staff of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine announced on Tuesday that manga creator Majuro Kaname died in February. Kaname had been in the middle of working on the draft for the 14th chapter of their Doku o Kurawaba Sakura Made manga when they died. Their family held a private funeral.The staff of Weekly Shōnen Magazine a...
Mr. War: Saikyō no Moto Gunjin Vertical Manga Gets Short Anime
DMM TV started streaming anime of Hajime Tange, Minto Studio/weavin's manga on Tuesday
― DMM TV has started streaming the short anime adaptation of Hajime Tange and Minto Studio/weavin's Mr. War: Saikyō no Moto Gunjin (Mr. War: The Strongest Former Soldier) vertical manga on Tuesday, March 17.The manga centers on Jōji (George), a special forces soldier known as "Mr. War" for his exceptional combat sk...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Masako Ikeda's Death, Part II
Colleagues honor one of their own
― March 3 marked a sad day for anime fans around the world with the news of prolific voice actor Masako Ikeda's death. Her works are beloved around the world, and professionals and fans alike have taken to social media to express their tributes to the late Ikeda. Shinobu Adachi 息子がアパレルの仕事をしていた時 お店に入って来られて道をお尋ねになった美しい女性がいらした 珍しく息子が私に電話をして来て「綾鷹のお声の方が道を尋ねられた！すぐにわかったよ！素...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Masako Ikeda's Death, Part I
Creators, artists, fans come together for their farewells
― The world lost a veteran anime voice actor with the announcement of Masako Ikeda 's death on March 3. She is best known for her roles as Maetel in the Galaxy Express 999 franchise; Fuyuka Liqueur in Silent Möbius; Reika "Ochōfujin" Ryūzaki in Aim for the Ace!; Sharon in Space Brothers; Hi no Tori/Phoenix in The Phoenix -Space-, The Phoenix: ...
Hirayasumi Anime's Teaser Unveils Staff, January 2027 Debut
F/GO: Camelot - Wandering: Agateram's Kei Suezawa directs anime at Production +h
― Viz Media announced via a teaser video on Monday that its anime of Keigo Shinzō's Hirayasumi manga (a co-production with Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd and Production +h) will premiere in 2027. The video also revealed the anime's staff and teaser visual, and the Japanese version of the video reports that the ...
Sekiro: No Defeat Anime's New Video Reveals Theatrical Release, Cast, Theme Song
Anime opens in theaters in Japan in 2026 with cast returning from game
― The staff for Sekiro: No Defeat, the new anime based on FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice game, announced more details in a promotional video on Monday. The video reveals the anime's theatrical edition which will play throughout Japan in 2026, its cast, and the theme song "Blu" from composer Ryuichi Sakamoto's The Best of...
Prince of Tennis Musicals Announce Seigaku vs Rikkai Part 1 Show
Seigaku vs Shitenhōji ended performances on Saturday
― The official website for The Prince of Tennis stage musical series announced on Saturday the Prince of Tennis fourth season's Seigaku vs Rikkai Part 1 musical. The show will cover the arc of the same name from the manga series. The Prince of Tennis musicals based on Takeshi Konomi's manga are in their fourth season, which began in 2021. The first...
New York City's Japan Parade to Host Acky Bright, Jujutsu Kaisen The Stage Show's Cast
Event takes place on May 9 in New York City
― The 5th Annual Japan Parade & Street Fair announced on Monday manga illustrator that the cast for the 2.5D stage play Jujutsu Kaisen The Stage will be perform during the parade. Acky Bright will be grand marshal at this year's event. Jujutsu Kaisen The Stage cast members Ryosuke Miura (Satoru Gojo), Ray Fujita (Suguru Geto), Fuminori Morisada (Curse User)...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Adds Angry Birds' Red, Like a Dragon's Majima, Puyo Puyo's Arle
Red, Captain Majima arrive as free DLC in April with Arle coming in May
― Sega announced in a trailer on Monday that it will add the following new free DLC characters to its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds racing game: Red from Angry Birds with the Super Roaster vehicle in April, Goro Majima as Captain Majima from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii with his Goromaru vehicle in April, and Arle from the P...
Gnosia Game Gets iOS, Android Releases
Sci-fi social deduction RPG launched on smartphones on Sunday
― Publisher Playism and game developer Petit Depotto announced on Sunday that they have released their Gnosia sci-fi social deduction RPG on iOS and Android devices on Sunday. The game is a one-time paid release with no in-app purchases. The smartphone versions include touch and swipe controls, but are otherwise the same as previous releas...
Kenshi Yonezu Wins Sound/Performance Award at TAAF
Yonezu performed songs for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Medalist, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc last year
― The Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF) honored Kenshi Yonezu with an award for Best Sound/Performance in the Anime of the Year division at the event, held from Friday-Monday. The festival recognized four of Yonezu's theme song contributions to anime over the past year: "Plazma" from Mobile Suit Gundam...
Crunchyroll Lays Off Employees Amidst Restructuring
Employees affected worked in HR, e-commerce
― ANN has confirmed reporting from Screen Rant that Crunchyroll has recently laid off a number of employees, after a restructuring and redistribution of roles based on location. The company's restructuring is also due to a shift in its e-commerce strategy, and not due to cost-cutting measures. Screen Rant's reporting on March 10 stated the layoffs were "rou...
Gachiakuta Ranks #1 on Bookscan's January Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
18 manga including Jujutsu Kaisen, Steel Ball Run, The Summer Hikaru Died, more rank on list
― The first volume of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga ranked at #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for January. This month's list featured 18 manga volumes, including: #1 — Kei Urana's Gachiakuta volume 1 #2 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 28 #3 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volum...
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Ends Screenings in Japan on April 9
Special illustration cards available from March 20-April 9
― The official website for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, revealed on Monday that the film will end its theatrical run in Japan on April 9. Theatergoers for the final few weeks can receive special illustration cards for the credits im...
Animazement Anime Convention to Host Cowboy Bebop, Lazarus Director Shinichirō Watanabe
Event to be held at Raleigh Convention Center from May 22-24
― The staff of Animazement anime convention announced on Sunday that it will host anime director Shinichirō Watanabe during its event on May 22-24. Watanabe directed such notable anime productions as Cowboy Bebop, Macross Plus, Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy, Carole & Tuesday, and Terror in Resonance. He also directed the "Blade Runner: Blac...
Kakao Ent. Reports Early Success for KakaoPage Rookie Web Novel Debut Program
38 new web novels have started serialization on KakaoPage since program's first recruitment round in October
― Kakao Entertainment announced on March 12 performance results for its KakaoPage Rookie program, a debut initiative designed to support new web novel writers, revealing that dozens of titles launched through the program have already attracted strong reader engagement. According to the compan...
South Korean Supreme Court Finalizes Ruling in Favor of Webtoon Creator Pito in Copyright Dispute
Korea Cartoonist Association says ruling clearly confirms creators' rights under the law
― According to reporting from Korean news outlet Nocut News on February 26, South Korea's Supreme Court has finalized a ruling in favor of webtoon creator Pito in a long-running copyright infringement case, rejecting claims that a platform executive held joint authorship of the work. Following the court's decisi...
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 Main Trailer Unveils Masayoshi Ōishi's Opening Song
Ōishi performs Kimi wa Koibito" opening for April 3 anime
― The official website for the television anime of Saekisan's The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Ma ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken) light novel series started streaming the main trailer for the anime's second season on Monday. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Kimi wa Koibito" (You ...
Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra Game Celebrates Half-Year Anniversary with 4th Season
Season 4 begins on March 18
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced in a new trailer on Sunday its Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra game will celebrate its half-anniversary during season 4 with new characters, emotes, special campaigns, and more beginning March 18. The game launched on September 9 (PDT) and September 10 (JST) for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android, and on P...
Resident Evil Requiem Game Exceeds 6 Million Sales Worldwide
Game launched on February 27, surpassed 5 million units by March 4
― CAPCOM announced on Monday that its Resident Evil requiem (Biohazard requiem) game has exceeded 6 million units in cumulative sales worldwide. The game is also the fastest to reach the milestone in the Resident Evil series. CAPCOM also announced its plans to release additional game content and support for players to enjoy the game l...
Mahiro Satou's Alkali Rettōsei Manga Ends in 3rd Volume
Adaptation of Kairiki Bear's vocaloid song of same title launched in 2023
― Kadokawa is listing the third compiled book volume of Mahiro Satou's Alkali Rettōsei manga, the adaptation of Kairiki Bear's "Alkali Rettōsei" (Alkali Underachiever) Vocaloid song, as its final volume. The volume is slated for release on April 27.The manga launched in Kadokawa's Comic Gene magazine in August 2023. Kadokawa pu...
GKIDS' IMAX 4K Screening of Kiki's Delivery Service Opens at #7 in U.S. Box Office
Re-release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai also at #18
― GKIDS' IMAX screening of the 4K restoration of Studio Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service film ranked at #7 in the United States box office in its opening weekend. The film earned an estimated US$1,668,734 over 249 screens in its first three days from Friday to Sunday. The film earned US$493,004 on Friday, US$652,4...
Publang Adds 3 Web Novels Digitally to Catalog
Beware the Pup, Ebony Castle, Beware the Ides of March available now
― Publisher Publang announced on Saturday three new digital titles joining its catalog: Beware the Pup, Ebony Castle, and Beware the Ides of March. All the titles are web novels. The titles were revealed through the company's newsletter and are available on the publisher's digital platform, publang.com. Beware the Pup is a shifter-...
Korean Web Novel, Webtoon Platform Blice to Shut Down
Service operated as serialization platform that allowed creators to upload, sell web novels, webtoons directly
― Korean web novel and webtoon platform Blice will end its service on June 30, according to a recent notice posted on the platform. Blice, which launched in 2018, operated as a serialization platform that allowed creators to upload and sell web novels and webtoons directly. The service cite...
Your Throne Webtoon Returns on March 31 After 1+ Year Hiatus
Animated trailer features song “Two Faced” by LUCY
― The Your Throne webtoon will return on March 31 after roughly a 15-month hiatus, Naver Webtoon announced through a newly released trailer on Saturday. The animated trailer was directed by BDP, with Seul-gi Park serving as art director and Min-sun Park as director of photography. The trailer features the song “Two Faced” by LUCY. Created by SAM, Yo...
Naoki Urasawa's Asadora! Manga Resumes After 8-Month Hiatus
Manga will be serialized for at least 2 consecutive issues
― This year's 16th issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine revealed on Monday that Naoki Urasawa's Asadora! manga will resume in the magazine's next issue on March 23. The manga will have a color opening page in the next issue, and will be serialized for at least two consecutive issues (the manga is serialized every two weeks ...
Marriage Toxin Anime Reveals Opening Song by Artist Yurina Hirate
"Kill or Kiss" opening song revealed in 1st "Making of Marriage Toxin" video
― The staff for the television anime for Jōmyaku and artist Mizuki Yoda's Marriage Toxin manga announced on Monday that the staff will release a series of "Making of Marriage Toxin" videos highlighting the anime's character design, color design, photography, action scene animation, and sound design. To start the series of vi...
Fate/Extra Record Game Delayed, Loses Bandai Namco as Publisher
Game was previously slated for this spring
― The official X/Twitter account for Type-Moon studio BB's Fate/Extra Record game, the remake of Marvelous Entertainment's Fate/Extra PlayStation Portable game, announced on Monday that the game has been delayed indefinitely. The delay follows a mutual agreement between Notes (the Type-Moon creative circle's official corporate and publishing name) and Banda...
KPop Demon Hunters Wins Oscars for Best Animated Feature, Song
Film's "Golden" song won Original Song category
― The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' KPop Demon Hunters for Best Animated Feature Film in the 98th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday. The film competed against Zootopia 2, Arco, Elio, and Little Amélie or the Character of Rain.The film's "Golden" song also won the Best Music (Original Song) category....
New Assassination Classroom Film's Video Reveals Insert Song
3-nen E-gumi Utatan performs insert song "Machine Gun to Rashinban"
― The official website for the Gekijōban Ansatsu Kyōshitsu Minna no Jikan (Assassination Classroom the Movie: Everybody's Time) anime film posted a new promotional video for the film on Monday. The video reveals and previews the film's insert song "Machine Gun to Rashinban" (Machine Gun and Compass), performed by Mai Fuchigami, Aya S...
Witch Hat Atelier Anime Casts Kotono Mitsuishi
Character visual for Alaira revealed
― The staff for the upcoming television anime of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga announced on Sunday that Kotono Mitsuishi will play Alaira.The manga's story centers on Coco, a girl who lives in a little village, and who has always dreamed of becoming a wizard. But being born without magical aptitude meant that she could never become a wizard, and could...
2nd Live-Action Mr. Osomatsu Film's Trailer Unveils Ae! Group's Theme Song
Film opens in theaters in Japan on June 12
― The second live-action film in the Mr. Osomatsu (Osomatsu-san) franchise debuted its full trailer and poster visual on Monday. The trailer announces and previews the theme song "Dekoboko Life" (Rough Life) by Ae! Group: The new cast for the second film's sextuplets are all performers from the Kansai region: Seiya Suezawa (Ae! Group) as Osomatsu (red shir...
The Detective is Already Dead Season 2 Delayed to October 2026
New season initially slated for July
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The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the television anime of Nigojū and Umibōzu's The Detective Is Already Dead (Tantei wa Mō, Shindeiru.) light novel series announced on Sunday that the second season will now premiere in October 2026 due to production issues. Kadokawa previously announced the second season would air in July 2026. Manabu Kurihara retur...
New Battle Spirits TV Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, Fall Debut
Taichi Kusano, Daiki Hamano star in Battle Spirits [Re] Zekkai no Kū directed by Masashi Kudo
― A website opened on Saturday to reveal the Battle Spirits [Re] Zekkai no Kū title for the new television anime series in Bandai's Battle Spirits multimedia franchise. The website also revealed the anime's teaser promotional video, teaser visual, main cast and staff members, and fall premiere. The anime wil...
Kikunosuke Toya, Shion Wakayama Win 20th Annual Seiyū Awards
Idol unit AiScReam, Yōko Hikasa, Akira Ishida, Reina Ueda, more honored
― The organizers of the 20th Annual Seiyū Awards announced the winners on Sunday. The winners include: Best Lead Actor Award
Award for best leading performances from an actor during the year
Kikunosuke Toya Shion Wakayama Best Supporting Actor Award
Award for best supporting performances from an actor during the year Reina Ueda S...
MiSK Foundation's Investment Company EGDC Acquires Over 5% CAPCOM Shares
Company acquired 26,788,500 CAPCOM shares or 5.03% of total outstanding shares
― Electronic Gaming Development Company, the investment company wholly owned by Saudi Arabian organization MiSK Foundation (Mohammed bin Salman Foundation), submitted a Large Shareholding Report to the Kanto Local Finance Bureau on March 13, stating that it has acquired a large number of CAPCOM shares. Electronic Gaming De...
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Anime Casts Kana Hanazawa, Nao Tōyama
Anime debuts on March 28
― The official website for the television anime of Kana Akatsuki's Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring novel series announced two more cast members on Sunday. Kana Hanazawa (left in image below) is voicing the character Kōbai Yukiyanagi, and Nao Tōyama is voicing the character Nazuna (right). Tōyama's character Nazuna will appear in the anime's first episode. The anim...
Yuka Kitagawa's Ai ga Nakereba Idol Dekinai Manga Ends on April 13
Manga about "special relationship" between introvert otaku girl, famous idol boy launched in 2024
― The April issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Friend magazine revealed on Friday that Yuka Kitagawa's Ai ga Nakereba Idol Dekinai (Without love, I can't be an idol.) manga will end in the magazine's next issue on April 13. The manga's story centers on Noa Kuroda, a hardcore fan of Ibuki, a member of the super...
Eren the Southpaw Anime Announces 3 More Cast Members
Tarusuke Shingaki, Asaki Yuikawa, Kenichirō Matsuda join cast of anime debuting on April 7
― The official website for the television anime of Kappi and nifuni's Hidarikiki no Eren (Eren the Southpaw) manga revealed three more cast members on Sunday. The anime's staff also announced that the anime will stream on Amazon Prime Video in Japan at 12:30 a.m. JST, right after its television broadcast.The ne...
Gnosia Anime Gets Stage Play in August
Show runs August 21 -September 5 at Hikosen Theater in Tokyo
― The television anime of game developer Petit Depotto's Gnosia sci-fi social deduction RPG announced on Saturday, after the final epilogue episode, the series will get a stage play adaptation in Tokyo. The show will run from August 21 - September 6 at the Hikosen Theater in Tokyo. All of the 21 performances will be livestreamed.The cast in...
Haruhisa Nakata's Night Light Hounds Manga Ends on April 11
Series about gang member who gets involved in fight between creatures of the night debuted in October 2024
― Haruhisa Nakata announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday the Night Light Hounds manga will end in the next chapter on April 11. Nakata launched the series on the Shonen Jump+ platform in October 2024. Shueisha shipped the third compiled book volume on January 5.Manga Plus is releasing the...
Hakuōki Ibun: Berezinskii no Majo Spinoff Game Reveals Opening Movie, New Trailer
Game launches for Switch on August 27
― Idea Factory's Otomate brand unveiled a new trailer and the opening movie for Hakuōki Ibun: Berezinskii no Majo (Hakuōki Strange Tale: The Witch of Berezinski), the spinoff game for its Hakuōki otome game franchise, on Friday. The videos feature the theme song "Difinitive Time" by Kotori Koiwai. Opening Movie
New Trailer
The game launches for Nintendo Switc...
5th Girls und Panzer das Finale Film Opens on October 9; Final Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Film Includes Ribon no Musha Pilot Video
Pilot video adapts Takeshi Nogami, Takaaki Suzuki's Girls und Panzer: Ribon no Musha manga
― Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on Sunday the fifth film in the six-part Girls und Panzer das Finale film series will open in Japan on October 9. The film will screen in Dolby Cinema, Dolby Atmos, 4DX, and MX4D, in addition to normal screenings. This will mark the first time the film series is playing in Dol...
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Anime's 2nd 'Special' Video Previews Lessy
Series airing for half-year debuts on April 4
― The official X/Twitter account for Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, the new television anime of Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō - Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) "biblia fantasy" light novel series, revealed the second "special video" in a series of four weekly special videos...
Amazon Prime Video Raises Price of Ad-Free Tier in U.S.
'Prime Video Ultra' Tier raises price to US$4.99 per month on top of regular Prime subscription
― Amazon announced on Friday it is raising the price of its ad-free subscription tier in the U.S. on April 10 from US$2.99 to US$4.99 per month and rebranding it as Prime Video Ultra. The subscription tier will now include five concurrent streams (previously three), 100 downloads (previously 25), and excl...
Happy White Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part III
Featuring My Hero Academia, Like a Dragon, Project Sekai, Atelier, Baki-dou, Do You Like Big Girls, & more!
― For many people, March 14 marks Pi Day; a day celebrating the mathematical principle of the ratio of a circle's circumference to diameter. However, since the 1970s, March 14 is also widely celebrated in Japan as White Day. On this day, people around Japan return the favor for gifts they recei...
'Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!' TV Anime Reveals Main Promo Video, More Cast
Chiaki Kobayashi, Miyu Tomita, more join cast for series debuting on April 7
― The staff for the television anime of Watomura's Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu! (I'm Home, Sorry for the Intrusion!) manga revealed the main promotional video, main visual, and additional cast members on Saturday. The new cast members include (from left to right in above image): Chiaki Kobayashi as Kyō Honda Riho Sugiyama as Hazu...
Happy White Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Dragon Quest, Love Live! Nijigasaki, Samurai Troopers, Hana-Kimi, Okami, Yumeiro Cast, Klutzy Witch, & more!
― While it is not as popular as Valentine's Day, White Day is a staple holiday in Japan. Less about professing love and more about returning the favor for Valentine's Day sweets, it's the perfect holiday for the ever-considerate Japanese people. That includes all the anime and manga ...
Happy White Day 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part I
Featuring Demon Slayer, One Piece, Precure, Chibi Maruko-chan, Square Enix, Sega, & more!
― On March 14, Japanese people celebrate White Day — a holiday like Valentine's Day, except traditionally boys and men would give marshmallows to girls and women (especially those who gave them Valentine's chocolates). Over the years, it has slowly shifted closer in spirit to Valentine's Day, with anyone giving ...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, March 2-8
Detective Conan tops Sazae-san for #1 this week
― Gisaburō Sugii's Night on the Galactic Railroad anime film aired on NHK Educational on Saturday, March 7 at 2:40 p.m. and earned a 1.1% rating. The Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato anime film aired on Fuji TV on March 6 at 12:45 a.m. and earned a 0.8% rating. The airing celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Kabaneri of the Iron For...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, March 2-8
Pokémon Pokopia debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: March 2-8 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 541,371 541,371 2PS5 Resident Evil requiem (Biohazard requiem) CAPCOM February 27 23,459 178,832 3NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5, 2025 10,023 2,856,782 4NSw 2Mario Tennis Fever Nintendo February 12 9,626 75,831 5NSw 2Resident...
Oshiri-Front Man Anime Film Streams Insert Song's Animated Music Video
Film's director Takashi Taniguchi composes, sings insert song for film opening on March 20
― The staff for Oshiri-Mae Man ~Fukkatsu no Oshiri-Mae Teikoku! (Oshiri-Front Man -The Movie or literally, Butt-Front Man: The Revived Butt-Front Empire), the first anime feature film from Takashi Taniguchi — the independent director behind such absurdist comedy anime as Onara Goro and Mori no Andō — began stre...
The Dangers in My Heart TV Anime Gets 3rd Season in 2027
Character designer Masato Katsumata draws visual for announcement
― TV Asahi announced at an event on Saturday that the television anime of Norio Sakurai's The Dangers in My Heart (Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) manga will get a third season that will debut in 2027. Character designer Masato Katsumata shared a visual for the new season. TV Asahi did not confirm any other staff members for the new sea...
Kirio Fan Club TV Anime's 2nd English-Subtitled Promo Video Previews Theme Songs
Singer-songwriter Ako performs ending song "Harmony"
― The official website for the anime of Chikyu no Sakana Ponchan's Kirio Fan Club manga began streaming its second promotional video on Saturday (the unofficial White Day holiday in Japan). The video announces and previews the ending theme song "Harmony" by singer-songwriter Ako, and it also previews the opening theme song "FANCLUB" by Skirt and OD...
Kusunoki's Garden of Gods TV Anime's New Video Previews Opening Song
JYOCHO performs ending theme for series debuting on April 4
― The staff for the television anime adaptation of Enju's Kusunoki's Garden of Gods (Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei) light novel series began streaming a third promotional video on Saturday. The staff also revealed a new visual, and revealed that JYOCHO will perform the ending theme song "Utamahi." The below video previews Miyu Irino's openi...
Farming Life in Another World 2 Anime Unveils More Cast, April 6 Debut
Hiroshi Shirokuma, Haruka Shiraishi, Yō Taichi, Rumi Ōkubo, more join cast
― The official website for Farming Life in Another World 2, the second anime season based on Kinosuke Naito's Farming Life in Another World (Isekai Nonbiri Nōka) light novel series, announced more cast members and the April 6 premiere for the season. The newly announced cast members are: Hiroshi Shirokuma as Doss
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'Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun' Season 4 Anime Reveals Main Promo Video, More Cast
Takehito Koyasu joins cast for anime debuting on April 4 with half-year run
― The staff for the anime of Osamu Nishi's Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun (Mairimashita! Iruma-kun) manga began streaming the main promotional video on Saturday for the anime's fourth season. The video previews Penthouse's opening theme song "Ichi Ni no San." The staff also revealed that Takehito Koyasu will voice Amdusci...
Voice Actress Yukie Maeda Dies at 52
Maeda announced malignant sarcoma diagnosis in October 2025, retirement from voice acting last month
― The younger sister of voice actress Yukie Maeda announced on Maeda's X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday that Maeda died on March 9. She was 52.Maeda had announced on February 26 that she was retiring from voice acting after 30 years at the end of February, due to her health. Maeda announced la...
JoJo's, Slam Dunk, Blood, Gundam Artists (& You) Draw Kingdom Manga Panels
One Piece's Eiichiro Oda & Naruto's Masashi Kishimoto will not take part this time around
― The Kingdom manga franchise announced the second “Social Kingdom” campaign to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Yasuhisa Hara's manga on Thursday. The “Social Kingdom Saien” (Reignited) project will begin on March 19 at midnight Japan Time (March 18 at 11:00 a.m. EDT). Fans will be able to choose and redraw th...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, March 8-14
MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season, Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time anime; Akira Failing in Love, Demi-Human Sharehouse manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi? BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$69.98 March 10 MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season BDCite Aniplex of America US$127.98 March 10 Possibly the Greatest Alc...
Jujutsu Kaisen, Gachiakuta, More Manga Rank on NYT Bestseller Lists in January-March
The 29th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #2 on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in early March. The first volume of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga ranked at #5 on February's list. The first volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #13 in early January. The manga on this month's list include: #2 — Gege Akutami's Jujuts...
BAFTA Nominates Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Game for 7 Awards
Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, Elden Ring: Nightreign also nominated
― The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the nominees for this year's BAFTA Games Awards on Thursday. Kojima Productions' Death Stranding 2: On the Beach game received seven nominations including: Best Animation, Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Best Music, Best Narrative, and Technical Ach...
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster Game Launches on Xbox Series X|S, PC
Remaster of 3DS game launched for Switch 2 on June 5
― Square Enix announced on Thursday that it has released the HD remaster of the Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Nintendo 3DS game digitally for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC with support for Xbox Play Anywhere, and PC via Steam. The company streamed a trailer: The HD remaster launched for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, on the same day as the console's re...
Dark Horse to Release Gou Tanabe's H.P. Lovecraft's The Dunwich Horror Manga in Deluxe Edition in September
Dark Horse to release manga in hardcover, 650-page book
― Dark Horse Comics announced on Friday it will release Gou Tanabe's H.P. Lovecraft's The Dunwich Horror manga in a Deluxe Edition on September 29. The hardcover, 650-page book will retail for US$49.99. Dark Horse Comics describes the manga: The horror was born before dawn on February 2, 1913—the feast of Candlemas, although the people of Dunwic...
Kyoto Xanadu Game Launches on July 16
Commercials streamed for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC game
― Falcom began streaming on Thursday commercials for Kyoto Xanadu, a new action platformer role-playing game, and they reveal that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on July 16 in Japan and Asia. The Switch 2 Edition will be digital-only, and customers who purchase the Switch version can ...
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Wins Japan Academy Film Prize
Nominees included Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback, more
― The Japan Academy Film Prize Association announced the winners of the 49th annual Japan Academy Film Prizes in a ceremony at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa in Tokyo on Friday. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity...
Exclusive: Nakama Press to Launch New Casshan Manga on September 15 (Updated)
God Tier's Mario B. Long writes, Kusanagi draws manga based on Tatsunoko Production's Shinzō Ningen Casshan original anime
― Mad Cave Studios' imprint Nakama Press, in partnership with Tatsunoko Production, announced on Friday that it will release the first volume of its Casshan manga by writer Mario B. Long (God Tier) and Kusanagi on September 15. The new manga is based on Tatsunoko Production's Shi...
Ore to Yu Nii! TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, Staff
Shinnosuke Tokudome, Shūichirō Umeda star in anime
― The official X/Twitter account for Ore to Yu Nii! (Me and Older Brother Yu), the television anime based on Miyuki Nakayama's Shota x Oni (or Shota Oni) boys-love manga, revealed on Friday the main cast, main staff, and a teaser visual. The anime will star Shinnosuke Tokudome as Tsubaki (pictured at right in visual above) and Shūichirō Umeda as Yū (...
I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World Anime Special Reveals March 29 Debut, More Cast
Kenta Miyake, Shigeru Chiba, Marina Inoue join cast for special
― Kadokawa announced on Friday the anime television special based on Miku and illustrator Rein Kuwashima's I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World (Isekai de Cheat Skill o Te ni Shita Ore wa, Genjitsu Sekai o mo Musōsuru) light novel series will stream on March 29 and then air on March 30. The special will stream first on Fuji on Demand and...
Rent-A-Girlfriend Anime's 5th Season Reveals April 8 Streaming Debut in New Video
Series debuts on TV in Japan on April 10
― The staff for the anime of Reiji Miyajima's Rent-A-Girlfriend (Kanojo, Okarishimasu) manga revealed on Friday the anime's main promotional video and April 8 streaming debut for the anime's fifth season. The anime will debut first streaming on April 8 at 10:00 p.m. on DMM TV. The anime will then air on the Animeism programming block on MBS, TBS, and CBC start...
Multi-Mind Mayhem: Isekai Tensei Soudouki Novels Get TV Anime
Yūsuke Kobayashi stars in series as Bard
― AlphaPolis announced on Friday that author Ryōsen Takami and illustrator Ririnra's Multi-Mind Mayhem: Isekai Tensei Soudouki (Isekai Tensei Sōdōki) light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation. The anime will star Yūsuke Kobayashi as Bard. One Peace Books is publishing Honoji's manga adaptation in English in print, and Alpha Manga is also publ...
Liar Game Anime Reveals April 7 Debut, New Key Visual, More Cast Members
1st 2 episodes screen at Seattle convention on April 5
― REMOW revealed on Friday the April 7 debut, new key visual, and 14 new cast members for the television anime of Shinobu Kaitani Liar Game manga. The newly announced cast members include: Yasutaka Tomioka as Teruyuki Eda Shoya Ishige as Takahiro Kikuzawa Ryosuke Asano as Hiroto Kitamura Taro Kiuchi as Tetsuzo Sato Riko Akechi as Makiko Tamura To...
The One Within the Villainess Anime Reveals TV Format, Staff, Cast, 2027 Debut
Miyuki Sawashiro, Rie Takahashi star in anime
― Kadokawa announced on Friday that author Makiburo and illustrator Mai Murasaki's Within the Villainess (Akuyaku Reijō no Naka no Hito) light novel series and Nazuna Shiraume's manga adaptation will get a television anime adaptation that will debut in 2027. The staff revealed a promotional video, visual, staff, and cast. Update: Kadokawa has confirmed th...
Galaxy Express 999 Voice Actress Masako Ikeda Dies at 87
Ikeda voiced Maetel in Galaxy Express 999 franchise
― Agency Haikyo announced on Friday that voice actress Masako Ikeda died on March 3 from a cerebral hemorrhage. She was 87. A funeral was held by close relatives only. Ikeda was born in Tokyo on January 1, 1939. She is perhaps best known for her role as Maetel in the Galaxy Express 999 franchise, as well as in the Harlock Saga anime. Other major rol...
BluPetal Launches Kickstarter for Sakura Kurihara's Let Me Fix You Yuri Manga
Campaign launched on Thursday, already reached goal & several stretch goals for Kurihara's other short stories
― English manga publisher BluPetal launched a Kickstarter campaign on Thursday to release Sakura Kurihara's Let Me Fix You (Kimi o Tsumugu) yuri manga in English. The campaign seeks to raise US$3,000 by April 11, an amount that it reached within hours, including reaching the campaign's first...
Evangelion Creator, Gackt, Tezuka's Son, 2channel & Niconico Founders Tease New Social Media Service
Billed as “last social media service made by humans before the AI era”
― The company Popopo announced on Thursday that Niconico founder Nobuo Kawakami, Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno, musician Gackt, 2channel founder Hiroyuki Nishimura, and filmmaker (and Osamu Tezuka's son) Makoto Tezuka will help unveil Popopo's new service on March 18 at noon Japan time (March 17 at 11:00 p.m. EDT). As of press ...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime Casts Chiwa Saitō
Saitō voices Mary in episode 24 on March 18
― The staff for the television anime of Takeshi Okano and Shō Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga announced on Thursday that Chiwa Saitō is joining the anime's cast as Mary, one of the school's seven mysteries. The character will appear in the anime's 24th episode on March 18. The character is based on a similarly named urba...
KPop Demon Hunters Directors Confirmed to Return for Sequel
Sequel is Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans' "1st project" in Netflix partnership
― Now that we know that KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel — albeit one that may not come until 2029 at the earliest — we can also rest assured that directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are returning to direct. Netflix confirmed on Thursday that the sequel is the "first project" out of an exclusive multiy...
Live-Action Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami Show's Trailer Reveals Theme Song
The Super Fruit idols perform "Koi wa Merry-go-Round" theme for BL series
― DMM TV unveiled a new trailer for the live-action series of Ayaka Matsumoto's Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami (Yatara Yarashii Fukami-kun) manga on Monday. The trailer reveals and previews the series' theme song "Koi wa Merry-go-Round" (Love Is a Merry-go-Round) by The Super Fruit idol group. The series will premiere on the Tok...
K Manga Adds Flower and Wolves, 1 More Title in English
Also: From Ditched to Happily Hitched! Do You Regret It? Who Cares!
― Kodansha's K MANGA service announced Monday and Thursday on X/Twitter that it has added Ayase Tsukinagi's Flower and Wolves and artist Denkyu Umino, writer miniko, and storyboarder Ikura's From Ditched to Happily Hitched! Do You Regret It? Who Cares! manga in English as simulpubs. The company describes Flower and Wolves (Gunrō ni H...
Japan, Italy's Pino & Shinoby Collaboration Anime Premieres on April 3
Anime features Yomiuri TV's mascot Shinoby
― The official website for Pino & Shinoby, a collaboration anime between Japan and Italy, announced that it will premiere on Yomiuri TV in Japan and Rai in Italy on April 3. It will begin airing in Japan at 11:19 a.m. JST. The children's anime features Yomiuri TV's mascot Shinoby (pictured above on right) and an Italian boy named Pino (pictured above on left...
Kadokawa Releases 'Exiled? So What! A Genius Saint Can Shine Anywhere!,' Love Tattoo Manga in March
Seven Seas has also licensed Love Tattoo BL manga
― Kadokawa revealed on Thursday that it will release the following manga digitally in English in March: Title: Exiled? So What! A Genius Saint Can Shine Anywhere! (Tsuihou jyoutou! Tensai seijyo no watakushi ha, dokodedarouto kagayakemasu node.)
Creators: Lap Tsutsumi (art), Yukari Sakura (story), Soytarou (character design)
Release date: March 13
Sum...
Crossed Hearts' Glam Beat! Label for Yuri Works Licenses Time is a Closet Manga
Mei Fujimatsu's manga is 2nd license in new imprint
― Crossed Hearts, a new California-based global English publisher, announced on Wednesday that Mei Fujimatsu's Time is a Closet manga second license in its new Glam Beat! imprint, which will carry Japanese yuri, Chinese baihe, and Korean girls' love titles. The company describes the manga:
This charming yuri manga follows two time travellers with an...
OceanVeil Streams Queen's Blade: Vanquished Queens OVA
4-episode OVA debuted in 2013
― WWWave Corporation's new anime streaming platform OceanVeil announced on Wednesday that it has begun streaming the Queen's Blade: Vanquished Queens original video anime (OVA) series. The company describes the story:
What is the “Queen's Blade”? In this world, a tournament known as the Queen's Blade is held once every four years to decide the Queen. The winner gains the...
HIDIVE to Stream Yowayowa Sensei, The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen, Farming Life in Another World 2 Anime
Farming Life in Another World 2 anime begins streaming on April 6
― HIDIVE announced on Thursday that it will stream the Yowayowa Sensei on April 11, The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2 on April 7, and Farming Life in Another World 2 anime on April 6 for the spring 2026 season. The television anime of Kamio Fukuchi's Yowayowa Sensei (Yowayowa Teacher or Ms. Feeble) ...
Junji Ito Partners with Musician Poppy, Shoko Nakagawa for Audio Drama Adaptation of 'Old Records'
Kickstarter launches on Thursday
― Zero Zero Enterprises announced on Thursday that it has launched a Kickstarter project to fund a new audio drama adaptation on vinyl record of Junji Ito's 1997 horror story "In Old Records." If backed, musician Poppy and Shoko Nakagawa will perform the English and Japanese versions of the drama respectively. Ito is directly involved in the project. The Kickstarter p...
Snowball Earth Anime Reveals Promo Video, Ending Theme Song, More Cast
Ai Higuchi performs ending theme song for April 3 anime
― The website for the television anime of Yuhiro Tsujitsugu's Snowball Earth manga revealed on Thursday the main promotional video, key visual, and more cast. The video unveils and previews the ending theme song "Ima Kono Mune ni Tagiru no wa" (What is Surging in My Heart Now) by Ai Higuchi. The trailer also previews the opening theme song "Zero...
Gazing at the Star Next Door Manga Resumes with New Arc on April 13
Manga went on hiatus in December 2025
― The April issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Friend magazine revealed on Friday that Ammitsu's Gazing at the Star Next Door (Tonari no Stella) manga will resume in the magazine's next issue on April 13 with a new arc in Chiaki and Subaru's third year of high school. The manga will have a color opening page, and will be featured on the issue's front cover.The manga w...
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