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Japan's Video Game Rankings, December 15-21
Mario Kart World stays at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: December 15-21 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 115,729 2,573,736 2NSwPokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 72,820 1,470,354 3NSw 2Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 54,096 957,286 4NSw 2Kirby Air Riders Nintendo November 20 49,220 377,044 5NSw 2Momotaro Dentetsu 2: ...
Akane-banashi Anime Casts Akihisa Shiono
Shiono plays up-and-coming 19-year-old storytelling pupil Kaisei Arakawa
― The staff for the anime of writer Yūki Suenaga and illustrator Takamasa Moue's Akane-banashi manga announced a new cast member on Saturday. Gekidan Exile actor Akihisa Shiono (Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, Golden Kamuy: Assault on Abashiri Prison) plays Kaisei Arakawa, an up-and-coming 19-year-old pupil of Isshō Arakawa in rakugo, ...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, December 15-21
Blue Miburo season 2 premiere episode earns 4.1% rating
― The French live-action City Hunter movie, Nicky Larson et le Parfum de Cupidon, aired on TV Tokyo on Saturday, December 20 at 3:05 a.m., and it earned a 0.6% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV December 21 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 6.4 Detective Conan NTV December 20 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 6.4 Chibi Maruko...
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime's Teaser Reveals Staff, July Debut
A Silent Voice's Naoko Yamada, DAN DA DAN season 2's Abel Gongora helm Science SARU anime
― The official website for Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, the television anime of Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jādūgar) manga, posted the anime's teaser promotional video and teaser visual on Saturday. Both announce the anime's main staff and July 2026 premiere. The anime will run in the "I...
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Anime Premieres in April 2026
― 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 announced on Saturday the anime's April 2026 premiere. The anime will run every Wednesday at 11:45 p.m. (10:45 a.m. EDT) in the "IMAnimation W" programming block on TV Asahi and its affiliated channels. Yen Press licensed the manga and released the first volume on ...
The Irregular at Magic High School: Yotsuba Succession Arc Film's 1st Teaser Unveils May 8 Debut
1st key visual also presented
― The staff for the Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei: Yotsuba Keishō-hen (The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE Yotsuba Succession Arc) anime film presented its first teaser trailer and first key visual on Saturday. Both announce the film's May 8 premiere. Jimmy Stone is directing the anime at 8 bit. Taku Iwasaki is composing the music. Tsutomu Satou is credited for the or...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, December 8-14
Mario Kart World continues its streak at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: December 8-14 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 103,861 2,458,007 2NSwPokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 50,292 1,397,534 3NSw 2Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 40,813 903,190 4NSw 2Kirby Air Riders Nintendo November 20 39,206 327,824 5NSw 2Momotar...
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, December 8-14
My Hero Academia finale ranks at #4, earning 4.5% rating; The Concierge earns 0.7% rating
― The Concierge, the anime film of Tsuchika Nishimura's The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store (Hokkyoku Hyakkaten no Concierge-san) manga aired on NHK Educational on Saturday, December 13 at 3:30 p.m. and earned a 0.7% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV Decemb...
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Anime's 2nd Part Reveals Creditless Opening Sequence
THE ORAL CIGARETTES performs opening theme for new part debuting on January 7
― REMOW revealed the creditless opening theme sequence on Saturday for the second cours (quarter of a year) of the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Shō Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga. The Oral Cigarettes perform the opening theme song "ERASE." The new cours will debut in...
Kūbo Ibuki Series Gets New Manga on February 25
Kaiji Kawaguchi's Kūbo Ibuki Great Game manga ended on Thursday
― Kaiji Kawaguchi's Kūbo Ibuki series will continue with a third manga in the fifth 2026 issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic magazine on February 25. Kawaguchi's Kūbo Ibuki Great Game (Aircraft Carrier Ibuki Great Game) manga ended on Thursday. The manga's 18th and final compiled book volume will ship on January 30. The story takes place som...
Takarazuka Revue's Castlevania Stage Musical Streams Worldwide
Castlevania Awakening in the Moonlight available to stream until March 31
― The famous all-female musical theater troupe Takarazuka Revue announced on Thursday that its Castlevania Awakening in the Moonlight stage play adaptation of Konami's Castlevania video game series titled "Akumajō Dracula: ~Gekka no Kakusei~" (Castlevania: Moonlit Awakening) is available on video-on-demand worldwide excluding J...
AnimEigo Releases The Dagger of Kamui Anime Film on Blu-ray Disc on April 7
AnimEigo successfully crowdfunded previous BD release in August 2024
― AnimEigo revealed in a trailer on Friday that it will release The Dagger of Kamui anime film on Blu-ray Disc on April 7, 2026, in a separate release from its limited Kickstarter edition. The Blu-ray Disc includes the English dub, director's commentary, storyboards, and art galleries. AnimEigo's Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign fo...
Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Series' Trailer Unveils February 15 Premiere
Tokusatsu series reveals visuals, staff
― The official X/Twitter account for Toei's Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity, the first show in its new live-action tokusatsu (special effects) brand Project R.E.D., unveiled a video, visuals, video, and staff on Thursday. The video announces that the series will debut on February 15 at 9:30 a.m. JST on TV Asahi. 『#超宇宙刑事ギャバンインフィニティ』 🚀超予告Ⅱ・〝超解禁〟🚀 宇宙をまたにかける巨大なス...
The Holy Grail of Eris TV Anime's 3rd Promo Video Previews Opening Theme Song
Reina Washio performs opening theme "Happy Ever After feat. YU-KA"
― The official website for the television anime of Kujira Tokiwa and Yuunagi's The Holy Grail of Eris (Eris no Seihai) light novel series began streaming on Friday the third promotional video, and it previews the opening theme song "Happy Ever After feat. YU-KA" by Reina Washio: The anime will debut on TBS and 28 affiliate stations on...
Tougen Anki Anime Gets Nikko Kegon Falls Arc Sequel
Trailer, visual tease Hayate Todoroki
― Distribution company REMOW announced on Saturday that the television anime of Yura Urushibara's Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise manga will get a sequel titled Tougen Anki: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc. The company unveiled an English-subtitled trailer and visual teasing Hayate Todoroki: The first season ended on Friday with its 24th episode. The Tougen Anki anime ...
Haruka Mitsui's 'Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You' Manga Ends in February
2nd season TV anime adaptation to premiere on January 8
― The February 2026 issue of Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine revealed on Saturday that Haruka Mitsui's Anyway, I'm Falling In Love With You. (Dōse, Koishite Shimaunda) manga will end in the March issue, which will ship on February 3, 2026. The manga will be featured on the cover of the March 2026 issue, and the final chapter will have a color open...
Karakarakemuri, Haruki Hajime to Launch New Manga in February
Soccer story series to debut in 13th issue
― The combined fourth and fifth issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday Karakarakemuri and Haruki Hajime will launch a new soccer manga for the new era in the 13th issue, which should ship on February 25.Karakarakemuri launched the Sōen no Scavenger (Scavenger of the Blue Flame) manga on Shogakukan's Sunday Webry website in...
Atsu Benino Launches New Manga in January
Hōkago Voca-Ken de! debuts on January 7
― The combined fourth and fifth issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday Atsu Benino will launch a new manga titled Hōkago Voca-Ken de! (Afterschool at the Vocaloid Research Club), which will launch in the magazine's sixth issue on January 7.The series follows first-year high schooler Mira Sasaki, who knows nothing about the si...
Akio Koyama, Takenori Ichihara Launch New Manga in January
Kimi wa Akeboshi debuts on January 21
― The combined fourth and fifth issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday Aiko Koyama and Takenori Ichihara will launch a new manga titled Kimi wa Akeboshi (You are a Morning Star) in the magazine's eighth issue on January 21.The series follows a young girl who embarks on a journey with her mysterious companion in her grandfather'...
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...
Hiromasa Okujima Launches New Manga on February 25
New manga is tentatively titled Serial-san
― The January 2026 issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mucha magazine revealed on Wednesday that Hiromasa Okujima will launch a new manga tentatively titled Serial-san in the magazine's next issue on February 25. The manga will have a color opening page, and will be featured on the issue's front cover.Okujima launched the Baban Baban Ban Vampire manga in Akita Sh...
Liar Game Manga Gets New Short Serialization
Liar Game: The Last Game debuts on February 25
― The January 2026 issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mucha magazine revealed on Wednesday that Shinobu Kaitani will launch a new short serialization for his Liar Game manga titled Liar Game: The Last Game in the magazine's next issue on February 25. The manga will have a color opening page. The manga is set after the ending of the original manga, and center...
Toho, Good Smile Company Establish Joint Company for Goods, Promotional Work
Name of new venture is To-Smile
― Otaku merchandise and figure company Good Smile Company and media and entertainment company Toho established the joint company To-Smile on December 9. The new company will plan, develop, produce, sell, and promote toys, goods, and merchandise for the two companies. To-Smile plans to sell goods in Toho Cinemas in Japan, as well as overseas, focused on North America an...
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...
Undead Unluck Anime Gets 2nd Season
Announced in 1-hour Winter special on Thursday
― The one-hour Winter special for the television anime of Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck manga announced on Thursday that production on a second season has been green-lit. Tozuka drew an illustration to commemorate the news:The first television anime season debuted in October 2023 and ended with its 24th episode in March 2024. The anime is streaming on...
Gentosha Launches Comic Mirage as Publisher's 1st Digital Manga Label
Romance, fantasy label launches with 4 titles
― Publisher Gentosha announced on December 19 that it has launched Comic Mirage, its first digital manga label. The label will focus on releasing romance and fantasy manga.The label's first releases include: Seikei Hashiro and Asa Kasumi's Auction ni Kakeraretara Kuro no Ōji ni Chōai Saremashita (seen right), Yūmi Kawai and orange's Doku wa Seijo ni Koi S...
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 ...
Key's New Romantic Adventure Game anemoi Delayed to April 24, 2026
Game was previously slated for January 30
― Visual Arts' Key brand announced on Thursday that anemoi, its new romantic adventure game, has been delayed from January 30, 2026 to April 24, 2026 in order to improve the game's quality. The game was originally slated to debut this year, and then was delayed to January 30, before this latest delay. The game is also slated to launch on Steam at a later date...
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!,...
Strawberry Shortcakes, Blue Manga Creator Kiriko Nananan Dies at 52
Manga creator died in December 2024, announcement held for 1 year at behest of family
― Publisher Tokyo News Service revealed on Friday that manga creator Kiriko Nananan died on December 25, 2024. She was 52. The publisher stated it revealed the news now, one year later, due to the wishes of Nananan and her family. Nananan made her debut as a manga creator with the manga hole in 1993. She mainly publ...
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...
Front Mission 3: Remake Game Launches for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PC on January 30
Remake launched on Switch on June 26
― Forever Entertainment revealed in a new trailer on Wednesday the Front Mission 3: Remake game will release for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and GOG on January 30. The above video describes the game:FRONT MISSION 3: Remake is a tactical RPG set in a future where nations and corporations compete for dominance in a world shape...
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Game Previews DLC Characters Z, King, Eneru in Videos
New Jewelry Bonney form added as free DLC; One Piece Pirate Warriors game franchise has sold 10 million copies worldwide
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed in a new trailer on Wednesday for its One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 game, DLC character Z will join the game on January 22 as part of DLC Character Pack No. 8.
Eneru and King will also join the game as playable characters as part of the new Cha...
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,...
Taisho Baseball Girls Novelist Atsushi Kagurazaka Dies at 59
Uchi no Danna ga Amachan de author died in November of heart failure
― The family of novelist Atsushi Kagurazaka (real name Junnosuke Ōshita) announced on Wednesday Kagurazaka died on November 20 of heart failure. He was 59. Kagurazaka's family held a private funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Kagurazaka was born in Hiroshima, and he made his debut as a novelist in 1988. He was...
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 ...
Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star Anime Posts New Video
Comedy shorts premiere on January 5
― The official website for the short anime of Hiroshi Kurao's Elegy for the Henchmen: Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken: Ken'ō-gun Zako-tachi no Banka or Fist of the North Star: Elegy of Ken-Oh's Army Grunts) spinoff manga posted its second full promotional video on Thursday. The video showcases how FrontierWorks and Do-Raku's Animatica label is recreating the ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
K Manga Adds 'Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None' Manga
Manga adaptation debuted in October 2021
― Kodansha's K Manga service announced on Saturday that it has added Yonezou's manga adaptation of storywriter Itsuki Togami and illustrator Yuri Kisaragi's Yūsha Party o Oidasareta Kiyō Binbō (Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None) light novel series for release in English. K Manga describes the story: Orun, a member of the Hero Party, is suddenly fired one day f...
Toutarou Minami's Kusareen Hodo Kirigatai Manga Ends on January 22
Manga about duo who cut toxic bonds between people launched in November 2024
― The January 2026 issue of Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine revealed on Monday that Toutarou Minami's Kusareen Hodo Kirigatai manga will end in its next chapter in the magazine's February 2026 issue, which will ship on January 22. The human drama manga's story centers on "bond cutters" Mitsu and Itsuki, who can see bonds...
Miyako Hiruzuka's Sayonara Diamond Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Manga about 3 girl friends opening a detective agency launched in 2024
― Manga author Miyako Hiruzuka revealed on their X (formerly Twitter) account that their Sayonara Diamond (Goodbye, Diamond) manga will end in its next chapter in the sixth 2026 issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine on January 5. The manga centers on three girl friends Ran, Homura, and Kei, who spent their youth ...
Haikyu!! Gets Spinoff Manga About Hinagarasu Mascot
Sudate Hinagarasu manga launches on January 5
― The official X/Twitter account for Shueisha's Saikyō Jump magazine revealed on Sunday that Haruichi Furudate's Haikyu!! manga will get a spinoff manga titled Sudate Hinagarasu (Hinagarasu Leaves the Nest) centered on Hinagarasu, the series' mascot character and parody of protagonist Shoyo Hinata. Retsu is drawing the manga, which will launch in the Febr...
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...
Good Smile Company, Frontwing's KANADE Visual Novel Game Gets Switch Release in Japan
Game originally debuted on June 11
― Good Smile Company and developer Frontwing's KANADE visual novel received a release for the Nintendo Switch on the Japanese Nintendo eShop.The Steam page describes the game:A visual novel about becoming lovers with Kanade—a half-human, half-alien girl. Enjoy a tender relationship with Kanade and witness how love blossoms into a song that saves the world.The visual...
Ascendance of a Bookworm Novels' Part 5 Gets Manga Adaptation
Suzuka returns to adapt Part 5, after finishing adaptations of Part 1 & 2
― TO Books announced on Monday that manga creator Suzuka will launch a manga adaptation of Part 5 of Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō - Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) "biblia fantasy" light novel series on TO Books' Corona EX manga website on January 19. A preview of the manga is av...
Armored Core: Mobile 3 Game Gets Switch, PC Port
Game launched exclusively in Japan for flip phones in 2007
― G-Mode announced on Monday that it will release FromSoftware's Armored Core: Mobile 3 game for Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam as part of the G-Mode Archives+ collection.The steam page describes the game:A port of the classic title originally released in 2007 for feature phones, part of FromSoftware acclaimed 3D mech action series, ARMORE...
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...
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...
Takayuki Yokoi, Yuriko Seki Join Rock Band KANA-BOON
Both served as support members since 2024
― Rock band KANA-BOON announced on Tuesday that guitarist Takayuki Yokoi and drummer Yuriko Seki will officially join the band on January 1, and the band will return to being a 4-person group. Yokoi and Seki have served as the band's support members since 2024 after two previous members had left in December 2023. The band will go on tour across 47 prefectures...
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Game's Video Previews Hell's Arena, Modes, Minigames, Customization
Modes include Life at Morning Glory, Bad Boy Dragon, Kanda Damage Control
― Sega began streaming a Direct trailer on Monday for Yakuza 3 & Dark Ties, its remake of the Yakuza 3 game along with the new standalone Dark Ties title. The video previews the Kiryu's Life at Morning Glory orphanage and Bad Boy Dragon bike gang modes in the main game, as well as Mine's Kanda Damage Control and Hell's Arena mo...
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...
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...
'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...
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...
Live-Action Cosmetic Playlover Season 2's Trailer Unveils Theme Song, January 15 Debut
Urashimasakatasen returns to perform "Lamé Gradation" theme
― The official website for the second season of the live-action adaptation of Sachi Narashima's Cosmetic Playlover manga began streaming a new trailer for the series on Tuesday. The trailer announces the second season's January 15 premiere date, and announces and previews the second season's theme song "Lamé Gradation" (Glitter Gradation) by...
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...
Wandance Manga Gets Live-Action Film
Hip-hop dance manga ships volume 15 on Tuesday
― The wraparound jacket band on Coffee's 15th Wandance manga volume announced this week that the hip-hop dance manga will receive a live-action film adaptation. #ワンダンス 本日発売、１5巻の帯にて解禁ーーー ㊗️㊗️㊗️実 写 映 画 化 決 定㊗️㊗️㊗️ すごい！アニメに続いての映画化！！！ 皆様の応援のおかげです。本当にありがとうございます。 15巻のカバーは恩ちゃん（かわいい）！… pic.twitter.com/TCZsn5iFFf— 漫画ワンダンス【公式】アニメ10月8日よりスタート (@WANDA_NO_DANCE) Decem...
Keiichi Arawi's City Manga Ends Again with 15th Volume
Series previously ended with 13th volume
― Keiichi Arawi announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that the CITY manga will end for the second time with the 15th compiled book volume, which ships on Tuesday.Vertical (now Kodansha USA) publishes the series in English. The manga is also available on Kodansha's K MANGA service. Vertical describes the manga:From the creator of nichijou, this surreal-sl...
Bloodict Manga Enters Hiatus
Series debuted on April 18
― The January issue of Square Enix's G Fantasy magazine announced on Thursday that Umiharu's Bloodict (Blood-Addict) manga will take a break. The magazine did not announce a return date for the series.The manga is set in a certain "eastern country," where the commerce and use of an illegal drug named UDL has spread widely following the end of a devastatingly long war. Here,...
The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio Manga Ends With 6th Volume
Final volume ships on January 27
― Kadokawa is listing the sixth volume of Umemi Makimoto's manga adaptation of writer Kō Nigatsu and illustrator Sabamizore's The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio (Seiyū Radio no Ura Omote) light novel series as the final volume for the series. The volume ships on January 27. Kadokawa's BookWalker publishes the manga in English and describes the story: Yumiko Sato work...
Lazy Girl Momogusa's Tsuki Anmi Launches New Yuri Manga on January 17
Dare ka Ōkami-san no Shitsukekata Shirimasen ka!? centers on size gap relationship
― The February 2026 issue of Ichijinsha's Comic Yurihime magazine revealed last Thursday that Tsuki Anmi will launch a new manga titled Dare ka Ōkami-san no Shitsukekata Shirimasen ka!? (Does Anybody Here Know How to Tame a Wolf?!) in the magazine's next issue on January 17. The magazine teases the manga as a romantic ...
Gachiakuta Manga Gets Stage Play
Show runs in Tokyo from May 22-31, Kyoto from June 5-7
― The staff for Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga announced on Monday that the series will get a stage play, which will run at the Stellar Ball in Tokyo from May 22-31 and at the Rohm Theater in Kyoto from June 5-7. An official website opened to unveil a trailer, visual, cast, and staff. The cast includes:Hikaru Imamaki as RudoYuta Tachibana as EnjinY...
The Grim Reaper and an Argent Cavalier's Irono Launches Isekai Romance Manga
Oshare Suki na Ōhi wa Gisō Kekkon de Ō-sama ni Dekiai Sareru manga launches on January 17
― The January 2026 issue of Sqaure Enix's Monthly G Fantasy magazine revealed last Thursday that creator Irono will launch a new manga titled Oshare Suki na Ōhi wa Gisō Kekkon de Ō-sama ni Dekiai Sareru (The Fancy Queen Falls in Love With the King in a False Marriage) in the magazine's next issue on January 17.👑...
Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil Full List of Top 2026 Manga
Top 20 include Ichi the Witch, Strikeout Pitch, Half Is More, Uesugi-kun Wants to Quit Being a Girl, more
― The 2026 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga Is Amazing!) guidebook released the full lists of top manga series on Friday. The top 20 on its list of manga for male readers are: 1. Hon Nara Uru Hodo by Ao Kojima (previously revealed) 2. Danmitsu by Tooru Seino 3. Strikeou...
Tsukasa Furokawa's I Can't Choose A Childhood Friend! Manga Ends on January 22
Manga launched in July 2024
― The January 2026 issue of Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine revealed on Monday that Tsukasa Furokawa's I Can't Choose A Childhood Friend! (Osananajimi o Erabenai!) will end in the magazine's next issue on January 22.Square Enix's Manga UP! Global publishes the manga in English, and it describes the story:For Yu Suzukaze, reuniting with the childhood friend he adored fe...
Kei Sanbe Ends The 13th Footprint Manga
Manga about family's adventure following mysterious postcards launched in 2023
― Kadokawa's Comic Newtype web manga site published the final chapter of Kei Sanbe's The 13th Footprint (13-kai Me no Ashiato) manga on December 19.Sanbe launched the manga on Comic Newtype in March 2023. Kadokawa published the manga's sixth compiled book volume on November 10. Yen Press licensed the manga and published th...
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...
Fullmetal Alchemist, One Piece Voice Actress Juli Erickson Dies
Erickson played Pinako in Fullmetal Alchemist, Tsuru & Kokoro in One Piece
― A post on voice actress Juli Erickson's Facebook page revealed on Saturday that Erickson died peacefully in her sleep on December 17. Memorials will be held in Spokane, Washington and Dallas, Texas. Erickson married the late voice actor James Grant in July 1986. Her anime roles include Pinako Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist,...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Adds NiGHTS on December 24
Game adds Nights into Dreams character, Dream Sleeper vehicle on Wednesday
― Sega revealed on Monday that its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds racing game will add NiGHTS from Nights into Dreams for free on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. EST. The update will also add NiGHTS' vehicle Dream Sleeper and new emotes and sounds. The game will add AiAi from Super Monkey Ball in January 2026, and Tangle and Whisper from IDW...
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 ...
Capcom, GungHo's Teppen Smartphone Game Ends Service, Gets Offline Version
Game ends service on March 30 with offline version update available until April 29
― The official website for Capcom and GungHo Online Entertainment's Teppen smartphone game announced on Monday that the game is ending service on March 30 at 11:00 p.m. EDT. The game will get an offline version available through an update following the end of service. The offline version will allow players to use all c...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game's Trailer Reveals 2nd DLC Pack's January 2026 Release
"Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 2: GAKU-RAN" introduces new Digivolution routes, Hiroko questline
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Monday a new trailer for the Digimon Story Time Stranger game, and it reveals the second DLC pack "Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 2: GAKU-RAN," which will launch in January 2026. The new DLC pack will introduce new Digivolution routes for Mega Digimon...
Hiroshi Takahashi Reveals Dustland Title for Direct Sequel to Crows/Worst Manga
Manga launches on January 13
― Akita Shoten announced on Tuesday that the new full-fledged direct sequel manga Hiroshi Takahashi's Crows and Worst manga will be titled Dustland. The publisher shared an illustration of the characters Hibari and Sanzо̄, who live in Toaru City, and the logo, which also features the words Crows x Worst." Dustland will launch in the third 2026 issue of Akita Shoten's Mont...
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...
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...
Manchuria Opium Squad Artist Shikako Dies at 37
Artist died due to rare malignant tumor in eye
― The editors for Tsukasa Monma and Shikako's Manchuria Opium Squad manga announced on Monday that Shikako died on November 8 due to choroidal melanoma, a rare form of cancer that develops in the eye.The artist wanted someone to complete the manga series in their place, and the Young Magazine staff stated they will respect Shikako's wishes. The staff add...
WEBTOON Expands Creator Programs
Company also launches residency initiative in 2026
― WEBTOON announced plans on December 11 to significantly expand its Creator Programs in 2026, introducing new monetization options, educational initiatives, and in-person support designed to help creators build long-term careers on the platform. The expanded programs will roll out throughout 2026 and include improved monetization tools for CANVAS c...
Korea's Internet Self-Regulatory Body Introduces New Guidelines for Webtoons, Web Novels
Guidelines outline standards, review procedures for identifying hate speech, inappropriate expressions within narrative content
― The Korea Internet Self-Governance Organization (KISO) announced on December 12 that it has established new self-regulatory guidelines for story-based digital content, including webtoons and web novels. KISO is a non-governmental, industry-led self-regulatory body compris...
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 ...
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